Weather override irrigation control systems and methods
US11006589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/1866
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments, provide an irrigation sensor system, comprising: a rain funnel comprising an upper opening and at least one wall tapering from the upper opening to a lower aperture; and a tipping bucket positioned to receive water falling from the lower aperture while the tipping bucket is positioned such that a central longitudinal axis of the tipping bucket is not aligned with an axis extending through the lower aperture of the funnel.
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