Apparatus and method for grounding an electrostatic device attached to agricultural spray equipment
US9193317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05F3/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a grounding apparatus for use with a spray device associated with a vehicle. The grounding apparatus is biased toward the ground so that a portion of the grounding apparatus makes contact with the ground even in uneven terrain. The grounding apparatus is configured to be mounted in a receiver portion of a trailer hitch. In addition, provided herein is a system for powering a spray device with a DC power source, such as an automotive battery. The system includes an oscillator coupled to a step up transformer.
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