Plant husbandry – Greenhouse – apparatus or method
Patent
1991-08-09
1993-05-25
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.
Plant husbandry
Greenhouse, apparatus or method
47 58, 239242, A01G 924
Patent
active
052129039
ABSTRACT:
A greenhouse for providing improved growth and environmental control for growing plants comprising a frame defining a structure having a given length and width forming a bounded, interior region for receiving plants; a flexible cover positionable over the frame for providing a roof enclosure for the structure; an elongate roller substantially extending along the length of the structure secured to a lengthwise edge of the cover; and a power source coupled to the roller for travel therewith operable for rotatably driving the roller about its longitudinal axis to retract or extend the cover relative to the frame. A water distribution system for the greenhouse is also disclosed. The water distribution system includes a distribution conduit with spaced-apart spray nozzles positioned adjacent the top interior of the greenhouse. A power drive system oscillates the conduit through a defined arc to distribute water downwardly to plants growing in the greenhouse. A timing means associated with the power drive is selectively operable for delaying the return rotation of the conduit to ensure that the outside edges of the spray pattern will be watered evenly.
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Chilcot Jr. Richard E.
Kent Christopher
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