Irrigation system pipe coupling
AssigneeReinke Manufacturing Co., Inc.
InventorsRussell Scott Reinke, Jon Patrick Henry
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to an irrigation system pipe joint or span coupling, which can connect a span of an irrigation system to another structure. In examples, the joint can include various components that attach an end of a first pipe or joint to an end of a second pipe or joint. For example, the end of the first joint can include a receiver plate, which can include a recess with a bushing. In addition, the end of the second joint can include a post, hook, or other elongated member that, in order to connect the first joint to the second joint, is insertable into the bushing.
Claims5
An irrigation system, including a fluid connected pipe, comprising:
- a first joint coupled to a second joint;
- the first joint comprising a first terminal end and a hook coupled to the first terminal end, the hook comprising a point having a rectangular profile shape in a cross section;
- the second joint comprising a second terminal end and a receiver plate affixed to the second terminal end, the receiver plate comprising a first recess;
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- a bushing positioned in the first recess, the bushing comprising a second recess, wherein:
- the second recess includes a perimeter wall comprising a recess profile shape;
- the recess profile shape corresponds with the rectangular profile shape;
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- the point of the hook extends through the second recess;
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- a boot that is affixed to the first joint and the second joint and that encloses the first terminal end, the second terminal end, the hook, the receiver plate, and the bushing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.