A metering tube assembly for regulating flow of a fluid is disclosed. The metering tube assembly can include a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a plurality of stacked metering plates located between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, each of the plurality of stacked metering plates defining a fluid passageway having a length greater than a thickness of the metering plate, wherein the stacked metering plates are arranged such that a fluid flowing through the metering plates flows sequentially through the fluid passageways of the metering plates.
A spray system and method for testing the flow rate of individual nozzles in the spray system are disclosed. The spray system can include a spray tank for holding a fluid to be sprayed, a pump in fluid communication with the spray tank, a manifold in fluid communication with the pump, a plurality of spray nozzles in fluid communication with the manifold, a main flow meter located in a first branch line in fluid communication with the pump and the manifold, a nozzle check flow meter located in a second branch line in fluid communication with the pump and the manifold, and a valve assembly for operating the spray system between a normal operation mode and a nozzle test mode, wherein in the normal operation mode, the valve assembly directs flow to the main flow meter, wherein in the nozzle test mode, the valve assembly directs flow to the nozzle check flow meter.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
B05B 1/16 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des orifices de sortie multiplesBuses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie comportant des sorties de section réglable
B05B 12/00 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation
A metering tube assembly for regulating flow of a fluid is disclosed. The metering tube assembly can include a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a plurality of stacked metering plates located between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, each of the plurality of stacked metering plates defining a fluid passageway having a length greater than a thickness of the metering plate, wherein the stacked metering plates are arranged such that a fluid flowing through the metering plates flows sequentially through the fluid passageways of the metering plates.
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
F16K 47/04 - Moyens incorporés aux soupapes pour absorber l'énergie d'un fluide pour diminuer la pression, l'organe régulateur étant incorporé dans l'élément de fermeture
G05D 7/01 - Commande de débits sans source d'énergie auxiliaire
G01F 1/40 - Détails de structure des dispositifs de contraction de la veine fluide
A spray system and method for testing the flow rate of individual nozzles in the spray system are disclosed. The spray system can include a spray tank for holding a fluid to be sprayed, a pump in fluid communication with the spray tank, a manifold in fluid communication with the pump, a plurality of spray nozzles in fluid communication with the manifold, a main flow meter located in a first branch line in fluid communication with the pump and the manifold, a nozzle check flow meter located in a second branch line in fluid communication with the pump and the manifold, and a valve assembly for operating the spray system between a normal operation mode and a nozzle test mode, wherein in the normal operation mode, the valve assembly directs flow to the main flow meter, wherein in the nozzle test mode, the valve assembly directs flow to the nozzle check flow meter.
G01F 1/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu
G01L 1/02 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général par des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
A metering tube assembly for regulating flow of a fluid is disclosed. The metering tube assembly can include a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a plurality of stacked metering plates located between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, each of the plurality of stacked metering plates defining a fluid passageway having a length greater than a thickness of the metering plate, wherein the stacked metering plates are arranged such that a fluid flowing through the metering plates flows sequentially through the fluid passageways of the metering plates.
A spray system and method for testing the flow rate of individual nozzles in the spray system are disclosed. The spray system can include a spray tank for holding a fluid to be sprayed, a pump in fluid communication with the spray tank, a manifold in fluid communication with the pump, a plurality of spray nozzles in fluid communication with the manifold, a main flow meter located in a first branch line in fluid communication with the pump and the manifold, a nozzle check flow meter located in a second branch line in fluid communication with the pump and the manifold, and a valve assembly for operating the spray system between a normal operation mode and a nozzle test mode, wherein in the normal operation mode, the valve assembly directs flow to the main flow meter, wherein in the nozzle test mode, the valve assembly directs flow to the nozzle check flow meter.
G01F 1/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu
G01L 1/02 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général par des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Heat exchangers being parts of machines, for anhydrous ammonia application systems Electronic devices in the nature of electronic valves, electric sensors, flow switches, electronic speed controllers, power controllers, and flow regulators for controlling flow of liquids, granular materials, and anhydrous ammonia; flow meters; electronic control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; electronic servo motor controllers; electric wire harnesses for power controllers; electronic apparatus and instruments for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors; electric monitors for monitoring flowmeters for use in measuring liquid flow and detecting blockages in liquid flow; GPS receivers and global positioning system (GPS) apparatus, namely, GPS-based speed sensors, georeferenced application control equipment based on GPS data in the nature of sensors for the determination of distance, speed and location and equipment in the nature of GPS tracking devices for location and guidance of applicators and implements for use in agricultural equipment and snow and ice removal vehicles; global positioning system (GPS) apparatus, namely, liquid control and monitoring systems comprised primarily of computer hardware and recorded computer operating software designed to connect to and communicate on serial networks using adopted communication standards
