Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – With selectively preset flow cutoff or initiating means
Patent
1998-09-08
2000-02-08
Kashnikow, Andres
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
With selectively preset flow cutoff or initiating means
239 73, 239165, B02B 120, A01G 2700
Patent
active
060219599
ABSTRACT:
Mobile fluid delivery systems and methods are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments are particularly useful for spraying herbicides on a roadside shoulder. The systems include nozzles mounted upon a movable arm extending from a vehicle. A sensor mounted upon the vehicle detects objects which the extended arm is approaching, such as telephone or other utility poles on the side of the road. The sensor signals a control unit, which directs retraction of the movable arm to avoid collision with the object, and extension of the arm after passing the object. In targeted fluid delivery, the control unit can direct forward fluid spray to the backside of the object as the extended arm approaches, lateral fluid spray as the arm passes the object, and rearward fluid spray to the front side of the object as the arm is extended after passing the object. The system can thus effectively douse the ground surrounding a utility pole, for example, with herbicide and reduce fire hazard.
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Mayfield Ted E.
Mayfield, Jr. John M.
Natalizia Mark L.
Bocanegra Jorge
Kashnikow Andres
MotivePower Investments Limited
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