Real time injection for agricultural sprayers
US9504212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G25/165
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system comprises a distribution boom, a first pump device configured to provide a flow stream of a carrier substance for the distribution boom, a second pump device configured to supply a chemical substance into the flow stream of the carrier substance, and a control module. The distribution boom includes a plurality of boom sections. A boom section includes one or more dispensers, a mixing device configured to provide a combination of chemical and carrier to the one or more dispensers, and a control valve configured to supply the chemical substance to the mixing device. The control module is configured to individually control a rate of supply of the chemical substance to the boom section by the control valve.
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