Adjustable speed irrigation system and method of use
US9342076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0268
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure is generally directed to an adjustable speed irrigation system having a control panel, at least one water conduit, at least one tower, and a position sensor. A user inputs a user-defined end destination at the user-defined arrival time into the control panel. The control panel receives a current position of the irrigation system from the position sensor. The control panel compares the current position to the user-defined end destination and calculates a new optimum ground speed required to reach the user-defined end destination at the user-defined time based on the current position of the irrigation system. The control panel then sends a signal to a speed control unit to adjust the speed of the irrigation system to match the new optimum ground speed.
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