Nozzle control system and method
US12029214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B12/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system is configured for nozzle control. The system includes an overall system pressure valve, configured to adjust the pressure of an agricultural product within a boom. A master node is configured to receive an overall system flow rate measurement, an overall target flow rate, and an overall system pressure measurement, the master node configured to adjust the overall system pressure valve to control the pressure of the agricultural product. A plurality of smart nozzles are configured to dispense the agricultural product, the plurality of smart nozzles each associated with an electronic control unit (ECU) and one or more individual nozzle, the smart nozzle is configured to control a nozzle flow rate of the associated one or more individual nozzles.
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