FLUID DISTRIBUTOR

A fluid distributor assembly (100) includes a body (110). The body (110) defines a fluid inlet (120) adapted to receive a fluid supply from a fluid source (200). The body (110) further defines at least one fluid outlet (130) fluidly coupled with the fluid inlet (120). The at least one fluid outlet (130) is provided with a threaded portion (132) to allow fluid coupling with the fluid distribution component (500), The fluid distributor assembly (100) further includes one or more stabilizer arms (702, 800) that extend away from the body (110). The fluid distributor assembly (100) is characterized in that a first end (802) of the one or more stabilizer arm (702, 800) is removably coupled with the threaded portion (132).

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a fluid distributor, and more particularly to the fluid distributor with a plurality of fluid outlets.

BACKGROUND

A fluid from a fluid source (say a tap) may be required to be conveyed or carried from the fluid source to one or more fluid reservoirs for various industrial and domestic applications. Further, the fluid from the fluid source may be required to be directly used for various applications such as, but not limited to, spraying etc. To use the fluid from the fluid source for multiple applications simultaneously, a fluid distributor may be fluidly coupled to the fluid source.

The fluid distributor is a device that includes a fluid inlet and a plurality of fluid outlets. The plurality of outlets may further be connected to a plurality of fluid distribution or fluid carrying components, such that the fluid from the fluid source may be used for the execution of multiple applications simultaneously.

An example of such a fluid distributor is provided by the U.S. Pat. No. 10,781,578 (hereinafter referred to as '578 reference). The '578 reference provides a water separator with shower seat. The water separator with a shower seat includes a valve body, a frictional unit, a shower seat, and a water outflow switching mechanism. The valve body is provided with a plurality of snap-fit joints disposed circumferentially. The frictional unit is mounted on the valve body and an outer wall thereof is provided with a first frictional surface. The shower seat is provided with a connecting chamber having an open end, and a snap-fit surface and a second frictional surface are circumferentially disposed in the connecting chamber, respectively. The water outflow switching mechanism is mounted in the valve body. Hook heads of the snap-fit joints are snapped to the snap-fit surface to prevent the shower seat from getting separated from the valve body. When the shower seat rotates with respect to the valve body, the first frictional surface and the second frictional surface rotate accordingly and interact with each other. However, there is still a need for an innovative design for a fluid distributor that may stabilize or safeguard a fluid coupling between the fluid distributor and a fluid source that may otherwise be disrupted due to external factors known in the art.

EP patent application EP 2 100 669 A1 (hereinafter referred to as '669 reference) discloses a watering device. The watering device comprises a sprinkler head, a riser and a base unit. A hose is connected to the base unit at a water inlet. The base unit further comprises a riser receiving portion which is at the same time a water outlet of the base unit, and three stabilizing unit receiving portions. A respective stabilizing unit, e.g., spike stakes, etc., is fixed to each of the three stabilizing unit receiving portions. However, there is still a need for an innovative design for a fluid distributor that may stabilize or safeguard a fluid coupling between the fluid distributor and a fluid source that may otherwise be disrupted due to external factors known in the art.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,337,982 B1 (hereinafter referred to as '982 reference) discloses an irrigation device mounted to a base which supports the irrigation device. The irrigation device comprises a vertical pipe having an inlet for a first span and a second span. The portion of the vertical pipe below a sleeve is held in fixed relationship with respect to the base by means of a series of rectangular braces which tie into the angle irons and may include radially inwardly directed spokes which extend to a collar disposed on the vertical pipe to hold the vertical pipe in a fixed vertical axis. Further, the '982 reference discloses that a first end of the respective angle iron is fixed to the sleeve and an opposing second end of the respective angle iron is fixed to the rectangular frame. However, there may be a need to provide a fluid distributor that may stabilize or safeguard a fluid coupling between the fluid distributor and a fluid source that may otherwise be disrupted due to external factors known in the art.

SUMMARY

In view of the above, it is an objective of the present invention to solve or at least reduce the drawbacks discussed above. The objective is at least partially achieved by a fluid distributor assembly. The fluid distributor assembly includes a body. The body defines a fluid inlet adapted to receive a fluid supply from a fluid source. The body further defines at least one fluid outlet fluidly coupled with the fluid inlet, wherein the at least one fluid outlet is provided with a threaded portion to allow fluid coupling with the fluid distribution component. The fluid distributor assembly further includes one or more stabilizer arms that extend away from the body. The fluid distributor assembly is characterized in that a first end of the one or more stabilizer arms is removably coupled with the threaded portion.

Thus, the fluid distribution assembly of the present disclosure advantageously provides the one or more stabilizer arms that provides stability to the fluid coupling between the fluid distributor assembly and the fluid source. The one or more stabilizer arms prevents sideways dislocation of the body of the fluid distribution assembly relative to the fluid source (say a water socket) upon establishment of the fluid coupling.

According to an embodiment which is not encompassed by the wording of the claims but is considered as useful for understanding the invention, a stabilizer frame is disposed with the body. The stabilizer frame includes one or more stabilizer arms extending away from the body. The stabilizer frame functions as a cage to provide a shelter to the fluid coupling between the fluid distributor assembly and the fluid source. The stabilizer frame additionally provides stability to the fluid coupling between the fluid distributor assembly and the fluid source against external factors.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the preset invention, the threaded portion is separately coupled to the at least one fluid outlet. In other words, the threaded portion is decouplable coupled to the at least one fluid outlet. Thereby, one fluid outlet may be used with different fluid distribution components by individually choosing a respective threaded portion most suitable for the intended application. Hence, an individually adaptable fluid distribution assembly may be providable.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the one or more stabilizer arms are removably or permanently coupled with the fluid source. If the one or more stabilizer arms are removably coupled to the fluid source and at the same time removably coupled to the threaded portion, the one or more stabilizer arms may be replaced respectively exchanged individually dependent on, e.g., their individual state of wear. Alternatively, the one or more stabilizer arms may be replaced respectively exchanged dependent on the intended use of the at least one fluid outlet to which the stabilizer arm is coupled. Thereby, if one fluid outlet is used, e.g., for a hose with a large diameter, more forces have to be absorbed and transmitted by the one or more stabilizer arms. Hence, the one or more stabilizer arms may be interchangeable for the individual needs of the user. Alternatively, if the one or more stabilizer arms are permanently coupled with the fluid source, the stability may be increased. Thereby, a fluid distribution assembly with an increased stability may be providable.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second end of the one or more stabilizer arms has a substantially pointed shape and directly engages with a housing ring of the fluid source. Thereby, a force transmission may be directed and controlled. Thereby, a service life of the one or more stabilizer arms and therefore the fluid distribution assembly may be increased.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more stabilizer arms extends away from the body in an angular manner. The one or more stabilizer arms may provide enough space between the body and the one or more stabilizer arms due to the angular geometry to accommodate accessories such as, but not limited to, to a connector to connect or fluidly couple the fluid distributor assembly and the fluid source.

According to an embodiment which is not encompassed by the wording of the claims but is considered as useful for understanding the invention, the one or more stabilizer arms comprise a first end and a second end such that the first end is coupled to the body and the second end is coupled to a stabilizer ring. Further, the stabilizer ring is disposed circumferentially around the body. The stabilizer ring may provide rigidity to the one or more stabilizer arms. The stabilizer ring combined with the one or more stabilizer arms forms the cage structure or provides a housing for the fluid coupling between the fluid distributor assembly and the fluid source. The stabilizer ring combined with the one or more stabilizer arms may prevent disengagement in the fluid coupling due to any external factors known in the art. The external factor may be an inadvertent force generated by a foot of an operator of the fluid distribution assembly.

According to an embodiment which is not encompassed by the wording of the claims but is considered as useful for understanding the invention, the one or more stabilizer arms is three stabilizer arms. The number of the stabilizer arms in the stabilizer frame may directly be related to the strength to the stabilizer frame. The more the number of the stabilizer arms, the more is the rigidity of the stabilizer frame.

According to an embodiment which is not encompassed by the wording of the claims but is considered useful for understanding the invention, the stabilizer ring is made up of a metallic material. The metals are advantageously stronger, harder, and durable. Thus, the metallic material of the stabilizer ring may provide necessary strength and stability to the stabilizer ring and hence the stabilizer frame.

According to an embodiment which is not encompassed by the wording of the claims but is considered useful for understanding the invention, the stabilizer ring engages with a housing ring of the fluid source. The engagement may be a positive engagement that may stabilize the stabilizer frame against lateral forces due to external factors.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one fluid outlet is adapted to fluidly couple with one or more fluid distribution components. The at least one fluid outlet is fluidly coupled with the one or more fluid distribution components to use the fluid for multiple industrial and domestic applications simultaneously.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more fluid distribution components is selected from a fluid computer, a hose pipe, a connector that allows the connection of a hose, a sprinkler etc. The one or more fluid distribution components may be selected based on the application requirements, or operator preferences.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one fluid outlet is further provided with a manual shut-off valve. The fluid flow from the at least one outlet may be selectively controlled using the manual shut-off valve. The manual shut-off valve may be operated by the operator as per the application requirements.

According to the present invention, the at least one fluid outlet is provided with a threaded portion to allow fluid coupling with the fluid distribution component. Most of the commonly used fluid distribution components (say the hose pipe) include the threaded portion for the fluid coupling. Thus, the at least one fluid outlet is advantageously provided with the threaded portion to couple with the fluid distribution component easily and securely.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one fluid outlet distributes fluid in a horizontal direction. Further, the at least one fluid outlet distributes fluid in a vertical direction as well. The at least one fluid outlet advantageously distributes the fluid in both the horizontal as well as the vertical directions. The operator may selectively couple the fluid distribution components in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction or both the directions as per the application requirements. The operator may not be forced to fluidly couple the fluid distribution component such as a flexible hose pipe in the vertical direction, which may sometimes lead to unwanted turning or twisting of the flexible hose pipe and make the flexible hose pipe less durable.

Other features and aspects of this invention will be apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

The present invention will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which example embodiments of the invention incorporating one or more aspects of the present invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. For example, one or more aspects of the present invention may be utilized in other embodiments and even other types of structures and/or methods. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements.

Certain terminology is used herein for convenience only and is not to be taken as a limitation on the invention. For example, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “rear”, “side”, “longitudinal”, “lateral”, “transverse”, “upwards”, “downwards”, “forward”, “backward”, “sideward”, “left,” “right,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” “upward”, “inner”, “outer”, “inward”, “outward”, “top”, “bottom”, “higher”, “above”, “below”, “central”, “middle”, “intermediate”, “between”, “end”, “adjacent”, “proximate”, “near”, “distal”, “remote”, “radial”, “circumferential”, or the like, merely describe the configuration shown in the Figures. Indeed, the components may be oriented in any direction and the terminology, therefore, should be understood as encompassing such variations unless specified otherwise.

FIG.1illustrates a fluid distributor assembly100according to an embodiment which is not encompassed by the wording of the claims but is considered useful for understanding the invention. The fluid distributor assembly100is adapted to receive a fluid supply from a fluid source200(say a tap). The fluid distributor assembly100is further adapted to distribute the received fluid across multiple fluid outlets130for use with various industrial and domestic applications. The various industrial and domestic applications may include irrigation, cleaning, firefighting etc.

The fluid distributor assembly100includes a body110. The body110may be made from one or more of metal, steel, plastic, or any other material known in the art. The body110defines a fluid inlet120(as shown inFIG.3) adapted to be fluidly coupled with the fluid source200such that the fluid inlet120receives a fluid supply from the fluid source200. The fluid inlet120is fluidly coupled with the fluid source200via a connector400. Further, the connector400is fluidly coupled to a threaded portion122(as shown inFIG.3) of the fluid inlet120. The connector400may be made of any material such as plastic, a PVC material or any other suitable material known or used in the art to improve durability. The connector400may be made frost-proof or leakage proof to overcome damage due to frost in cold and chilly weather.

The fluid source200may be the source of a liquid (say a water) or a gas. In some embodiments, the fluid source200may be fully or partially embedded in the ground surface “G”. In some embodiments, the fluid source200may be housed above or on the ground surface “G” by any means known in the art. In some embodiments, the fluid source200may be attached or coupled to a wall surface (not shown).

For the implementation of the present disclosure, the fluid source200, as shown inFIGS.1and2is a water socket300, and the fluid is water. The water socket300is partially embedded in the ground surface “G”. The water socket300allows discharge of the water from a water source (not shown) towards the fluid inlet120of the fluid distributor assembly100. The water socket300includes a body310. The body310of the present disclosure is cylindrical in shape. However, the body310may have any shape and size known in the art without limiting the scope of the present disclosure.

The body310includes an annular surface320, a coupling nipple330and a water inlet340. The annular surface320includes a housing ring322. The water inlet340may be fluidly coupled with the water source via a series of pipes (not shown) embedded in the ground surface “G”. In some embodiments, the water source may be an underground water reservoir (not shown). However, the water source may any water source known in the art. Further, the water source may be housed above or below the ground surface “G” by any means known in the art.

In some embodiments, the coupling nipple330may be designed in a manner such that when the coupling nipple330is fluidly coupled with the fluid inlet120of the fluid distributor assembly100via the connector400, the coupling nipple330may allow the water from the water inlet340to flow towards the fluid inlet120. Furthermore, when the coupling nipple330is not fluidly coupled with the fluid inlet120of the fluid distributor assembly100via the connector400, the coupling nipple330may disallow the water from the water inlet340to flow towards the fluid inlet120.

With continued reference toFIG.1, the body110of the fluid distributor assembly100defines at least one fluid outlet130fluidly coupled with the fluid inlet120(as shown inFIG.3). For the implementation of the present disclosure, the at least one fluid outlet130are three fluid outlets130i.e., two horizontal fluid outlets130along X-X′ axis and one vertical fluid outlet130along Y-Y′ axis (as clearly shown inFIG.3). The X-X′ axis is perpendicular to the Y-Y′ axis. Thus, the at least one fluid outlet130or two horizontal fluid outlets130which are along X-X′ axis distributes fluid in the horizontal direction. Similarly, the at least one fluid outlet130or one vertical fluid outlet130which is along Y-Y′ axis distributes fluid in the vertical direction.

However, the scope of the present disclosure should not be restricted by the number and directional orientation of the fluid outlets130. In some embodiments, the at least one fluid outlet130may be along an axis (not shown) at an angle to the X-X′ axis or the Y-Y′ axis and may distribute fluid along any arbitrary direction.

In some embodiments, the at least one fluid outlet130is adapted to fluidly couple with one or more fluid distribution components500or to be sealed with a cap134(as shown inFIG.7). The cap134may prevent entry of foreign materials such as dirt etc. in the body110of the fluid distribution assembly100when the at least one fluid outlet130is not fluidly coupled with one or more fluid distribution components500. Thus, the cap134may prevent unwanted blockages in the body110of the fluid distribution assembly100.

The at least one fluid outlet130is fluidly coupled with the one or more fluid distribution components500to use the fluid (or water) for multiple industrial and domestic applications simultaneously. An operator may selectively couple the fluid distribution components500in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction or both the directions as per the application requirements. For example, the operator may selectively couple the fluid distribution components500in the horizontal direction when a plurality of sprinklers (not shown) is required to be fluidly coupled on the ground surface “G”. Further, the operator may not be forced to fluidly couple the fluid distribution component500(say a flexible hose pipe) in the vertical direction, which may sometimes lead to unwanted turning or twisting of the flexible hose pipe and make the flexible hose pipe less durable.

The one or more fluid distribution components500may be selected based on the application requirements, or operator preference. The one or more fluid distribution components500may be selected from a fluid computer510, an aqua-stop nipple520, a hose pipe (not shown), a connector that allows the connection of a hose (not shown), a sprinkler (not shown) etc. In some embodiments, the fluid distribution components500is the fluid computer510. The fluid-computer510is interchangeably referred to as the water-computer510in the present disclosure and is connected directly to the at least one fluid outlet130. The water-computer510includes a control panel512to allow selection and display of irrigation settings. The water-computer510may reliably control irrigation according to the irrigation settings (including time, frequency, and duration of the irrigation) selected by the operator. In some embodiments, a rain sensor or soil moisture sensor may be connected to the water computer510so that when it rains or if the soil is already moist enough, the programmed irrigation is cancelled, thus saving valuable water resources.

Further, in some embodiments, the fluid distribution components500is the aqua-stop nipple520. The aqua-stop nipple520may be similar in construction or design of the coupling nipple330. Furthermore, the aqua-stop nipple520may be similar in working to the coupling nipple330. The aqua-stop nipple520may be fluidly coupled to the hose pipe (not shown) via the hose connector (not shown). The aqua-stop nipple520may allow or disallow the flow of fluid from the fluid source200to the hose pipe depending on the engagement or fluid coupling of the aqua-stop nipple520with the hose connector. For example, the aqua-stop nipple520may allow the flow of fluid from the fluid source200to the hose pipe, if the aqua-stop nipple520is fluidly coupled to the hose connector. Similarly, the aqua-stop nipple520may disallow the flow of fluid from the fluid source200to the hose pipe, if the aqua-stop nipple520is not fluidly coupled to the hose connector.

As further illustrated inFIGS.1and3, the at least one fluid outlet130is advantageously provided with a threaded portion132to allow fluid coupling with the fluid distribution component500as most of the commonly used fluid distribution components500include the threaded portion for the fluid coupling. In some embodiments, as shown withFIGS.4A and4B, the threaded portion132is separately coupled to the at least one fluid outlet130. The threaded portion132includes a small diameter area and a large diameter area such that the small diameter area is threaded engaged with the at least one fluid outlet130whereas the large diameter threaded area is threaded engaged to the fluid distribution component500. The at least one fluid outlet130of the present disclosure are three fluid outlets130and accordingly the threaded portion132are three threaded portions132integrally formed or separately coupled with three fluid outlets130. However, in actual implementation of the present disclosure, the number of fluid outlets130may vary according to the application requirement, body size, among other factors.

Further, in some embodiments, the small diameter area as discussed above may be threadless and coupled to the at least one fluid outlet130by friction-fitting, gluing, welding, or other coupling methods known and understood in the related art. In some embodiments, the large diameter area as discussed above may be threadless and may include a connector that allows the connection of a hose and the like. In some embodiments which are not encompassed by the wording of the claims but are considered as useful for understanding the invention, there may be no threaded portion132. The threaded portion132may be replaced by a component with similar geometry i.e., the component having a small diameter area and a large diameter area such that the small diameter area may be coupled to the at least one fluid outlet130by friction-fitting, gluing, welding, or other coupling methods as discussed above, and the large diameter area may include a connector that allows the connection of a hose and the like for further fluid connections or couplings. In some embodiments, the at least one fluid outlet130may be coupled to the combination of different types of threaded portions132or an alternative component having no threaded portion as discussed above as per the application requirements.

In the present disclosure, the fluid computer510is fluidly coupled with the at least one fluid outlet130by virtue of engagement between the threaded portion132of the at least one fluid outlet130and the threaded portion514of the fluid computer510. Similarly, the aqua-stop nipple520is fluidly coupled with the at least one fluid outlet130by virtue of engagement between the threaded portion132of the at least one fluid outlet130and the internal threaded portion (not shown) of the aqua-stop nipple520. Further, other known fluid distribution components500may be fluidly coupled to the at least one fluid outlet130by providing a coupler131(as shown inFIG.5) with each of the at least one fluid outlet130. The coupler131may be coupled to the at least one fluid outlet130due to threaded engagement, friction-fitting or by any other means known in the related art.

With continued reference toFIGS.1and3, the at least one fluid outlet130is further provided with a manual shut-off valve600. The fluid flow from the at least one outlet130may be selectively controlled using the manual shut-off valve600. The manual shut-off valve600may be operated by the operator as per the application requirements. In some embodiments, the shut-off valve600may be an automatic shut-off valve. The automatic shut-off valve600may operate as per various fluid parameter requirements such as the flow rate requirements. The electronic set-up for the automatic shut-off valve600may include a plurality of sensors, microprocessors and related electronic circuitry commonly known and understood in the art.

The fluid coupling of the body110with the fluid source200(or the water socket300) as illustrated so far inFIG.1may need a stabilizer frame700for providing the stability or shelter to the fluid coupling against external factors such as, but not limited to, strong wind, inadvertent force generated by the foot of the operator among others. Thus, the fluid distributor assembly100includes a stabilizer frame700disposed with the body110.

The stabilizer frame700, as illustrated inFIGS.1and3includes one or more stabilizer arms702having a first end702A and a second end702B such that the first end702A is coupled to the body110. The one or more stabilizer arms702extends away from the body110. Further, a stabilizer ring704is coupled to the second end702B of the one or more stabilizer arms702. In some embodiments, one single stabilizer ring704is coupled to the one or more stabilizer arms702. In some embodiments, the stabilizer ring704may be formed by discontinuous angular pieces that may couple with the second end702B of the one or more stabilizer arms702to form the ring.

Thus, the stabilizer frame700forms a cage like structure to provide shelter to the fluid coupling between the fluid distributor assembly100and the fluid source200. Further, the stabilizer frame700may prevent disengagement in the fluid coupling between the body110and the fluid source200due to any of the external factors know to the person skilled in the art.

The stabilizer frame700including the one or more stabilizer arms702and the stabilizer ring704may be made up or manufactured using a metallic material. The metals are advantageously stronger, harder, and durable. Thus, the metallic material of the stabilizer frame700may provide necessary strength, rigidity, and stability to the stabilizer frame700. In some embodiments, the stabilizer frame700may be manufactured using a plastic material or any other suitable material known and understood in the related art.

In some embodiments which are not encompassed by the wording f the claims but are considered as useful for understanding the invention, the stabilizer frame700and the body110are manufactured in one piece using any suitable manufacturing technology known in the art. In some embodiments, the stabilizer frame700and the body110are manufactured separately and then coupled to each other by use of fasteners, welding or any other coupling method known and understood in the art.

With continued reference toFIG.3, the one or more stabilizer arms702is three stabilizer arms702. The number of the stabilizer arms702in the stabilizer frame may directly be related to the strength to the stabilizer frame700. The number of the stabilizer arms702in the stabilizer frame may directly contribute to the strength to the stabilizer frame700. The more the number of the stabilizer arms702, the more is the rigidity of the stabilizer frame700. However, there must be a substantial gap or space between the adjacent stabilizer arms702such that the operator may be able to grab and manipulate the connector400as and when required.

In some embodiments, as shown inFIG.6, the one or more stabilizer arms702extends away from the body110in an angular manner. The one or more angular stabilizer arms702due to the angular geometry may provide enough space between the body110and the one or more stabilizer arms702to accommodate accessories such as, but not limited to, to the connector400to connect or fluidly couple the fluid distributor assembly100and the fluid source200. The one or more stabilizer arms702may form an angle α with an axis Z-Z′ parallel to the X-X′ axis. The angle α is such that it allows the stabilizer ring to be disposed circumferentially around the body110. In some embodiments as shown inFIG.7, the angle α is 90 degrees. In this embodiment, the stabilizer frame700forms a relatively compact structure and may advantageously be used when the fluid distribution assembly100is employed in places with space constraints.

In an exemplary embodiment according to the present invention, as shown inFIGS.4A and4B, one or more stabilizer arms800are removably coupled with the threaded portion132separately coupled to the at least one fluid outlet130. The removable coupling may be achieved by any means known in the art. The one or more stabilizer arms800includes first end802and second end804. The first end802of the one or more stabilizer arms800is removably coupled with the threaded portion132. Further, in this embodiment as well, the one or more stabilizer arms800extends away from the body110. Further, the one or more stabilizer arms800is three stabilizer arms800removably coupled with each of the three threaded portions132. Further, in some embodiments, the one or more stabilizer arms800may be removably or permanently coupled with the body110. In some embodiments, the one or more stabilizer arms800may be removably or permanently coupled with the water socket300.

As shown inFIGS.4A and4B, the one or more stabilizing arms800may be three stabilizing arms800. Each of the one or more stabilizer arms800is coupled to a respective one of the threaded portions132. The coupling may be formed by a ring which may be mounted around the threaded portion132, particularly around the small diameter area adjacent to the large diameter area. The coupling may be formed by a ring portion being engaged on the small diameter area, before threadedly engaging the threaded portion132to the fluid outlet130. Alternatively, the coupling of the stabilizer arm800to the threaded portion132may be formed by a partial ring portion which extends around at least a sub-portion of the circumference of the small diameter area of the threaded portion132.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the stabilizer arm800may be coupled with the threaded portion132at the large diameter area.

FIG.5shows the fluid distribution assembly100mounted to a water socket300being the fluid source200. Each of the three fluid outlets130has a threaded portion132and a respective stabilizer arm800mounted to the fluid outlet130. The first end802of the stabilizer arm800is removably coupled to the threaded portion132and the second end804is engaged with a housing ring332of the water socket300being the fluid source200.

The fluid distribution assembly100may be bought in a package (not shown). The package may be any reusable package known in the art. The package may be reused without the need of any recycling. The package may further include necessary accessories such as the connector400, the aqua-stop nipple520, the water socket300, hose pipes etc.

During implementation of the fluid distribution assembly100, the operator may simply take out the fluid distribution assembly100and the associated accessories from the package. For example, the operator may fluidly couple the at least one fluid outlet130with the aqua-stop nipple520. Further, the operator may fluidly couple the fluid inlet120with the connector400. Furthermore, the operator may embed the water socket300in the ground surface “G”. The exemplary embodiment is illustrated inFIG.8.

Further, in this exemplary embodiment of theFIG.8, the operator may bring the assembled fluid distribution assembly100(i.e., the body110fluidly coupled with the socket400) towards the coupling nipple330of the water socket200such that the connector400is fluidly coupled with the coupling nipple330along the Y-Y′ axis. Upon coupling, the stabilizer frame700forms the cage like structure to provide shelter to the fluid coupling between the fluid distributor assembly100and the fluid source200(or the water socket300) against external factors, such as the bad weather. Further, the stabilizer ring704engages with the housing ring322positioned on the annular surface320of the body310of the water socket300. As illustrated inFIG.9, the stabilizer ring704includes an inner portion704A and an outer portion704B. The diameter “d” of the inner portion704A and the diameter “D” of the outer portion704B is such that the diameter “d”<diameter “D”. Further, the outer portion704B is above the inner portion704A when seen along the axis Y-Y′ in the direction away from the ground surface “G”.

With continued reference toFIG.9, the housing ring322includes a flat surface portion322A with equally spaced protrusions322A′ (as shown inFIG.8) and an annular slanted rib portion322B. The flat surface portion322A and the slanted rib portion322B are supported by a plurality of ribs322C circumferentially disposed on an inner side of the annular surface320of the water socket300. Upon engagement between the coupling nipple330(as shown inFIG.8) of the water socket300and the connector400, the outer portion704B of the stabilizer ring704engages with the flat surface portion322A of the housing ring322. Further, the inner portion704A of the stabilizer ring704engages with the slanted rib portion322B of the housing ring322. Thus, if a force is applied vertically to the fluid distributor assembly100along the vertical Y-Y′ axis or along the horizontal X-X′ axis, the engagement between the coupling nipple330of the water socket300and the connector400may be prevented from disengagement. Further, the connector400or the coupling nipple330may be prevented from breakage or damage.

FIG.10illustrates the fluid distribution system100with the one or more stabilizer arms800ofFIGS.4A and4B. The implementation of the fluid distribution system100is carried out in nearly similar manner as described in detail above. The difference lies due to the absence of the stabilizer ring704. In this embodiment, the second end804of the one or more stabilizer arms800has nearly pointed shape and directly engages with the housing ring322. Further, the one or more stabilizer arms800may also transmit forces to the water socket300in the vertical direction. The one or more stabilizer arms800thus prevent sideways dislocation of the body110of the fluid distribution assembly100relative to the fluid source200(or water socket300) upon establishment of the fluid coupling.

As depicted inFIG.10, each of the three stabilizer arms800is removably coupled with the threaded portion132with its first end802. Additionally, the second end804of each of the three stabilizer arms800is coupled with the water socket300.

Thus, the fluid distribution assembly100of the present disclosure is an easy to couple multi-way fluid distributor assembly100. The fluid distribution assembly100is fluidly coupled to any fluid source200using the connector400. The fluid distribution assembly100allows the utilization of fluid from the fluid source200for multiple applications simultaneously. Further, the outflow of the fluid from the at least one fluid outlet130of the fluid distribution assembly100is selectively controlled by the one or more shut-off valves600. Furthermore, the fluid distribution assembly100includes the stabilizer frame700(or simply the one or more stabilizer arms800) to provide stability to the fluid coupling between the fluid distributor assembly100and the fluid source200against external factors.

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