Automated nozzle adjustments for plant treatment application
US12389898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M7/0089
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A treatment mechanism for dispensing treatment fluid onto one or more plants in a field is described. The treatment mechanism includes a valve for regulating the dispensing of treatment fluid and a nozzle holder comprising a plurality of nozzles. Each nozzle is configured to dispense treatment fluid and to couple to the valve. The treatment mechanism further includes a control system configured to receive a plant treatment instruction for treating the plants. The plant treatment instruction includes a treatment position for the nozzle holder. The control system is further configured to determine a current position of the nozzle holder and adjust the current position of the nozzle holder to the treatment position for the nozzle holder. The control system is further configured to actuate the treatment mechanism such that the plants are treated via a nozzle of the plurality of nozzles.
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