Irrigation system
US11839895B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B15/628
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fully automated land irrigation system to irrigate regular and irregular shapes of land. The system includes a water deliver pipe assembly configured to travel laterally while irrigating adjacent to a stationary row of spaced access valves supplied by a water main. The system includes a single coupler automated connector to automatically supply water to the water delivery pipe assembly. The connector includes a swing arm pivotably mounted to the water delivery pipe assembly, a valve coupler mounted to the swing arm to selectively access water from the water main via the spaced access valves and a water conveyance to operably flow water between the valve coupler and the swing arm. The valve coupler includes a vertical coupler travel configured to provide essentially vertical travel of the valve coupler relative to the swing arm. The water delivery pipe assembly can be center-pivot rotated employing a rotator. The rotator provides to anchor the delivery pipe assembly's rotation and to adjust the distance between the anchor and the delivery pipe assembly during the rotation.
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