Irrigation system hose-pull apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US12016275B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-25

    申请号:US17097429

    申请日:2020-11-13

    CPC classification number: A01G25/097 B65H75/36 B65H75/4481 B65H2701/33

    Abstract: A hose-pull apparatus for mounting to an irrigation system mobile tower supporting a fluid-carrying conduit. The hose-pull apparatus includes a swivel, a first pipe section, a joint, and a second pipe section. The swivel is configured to be in fluid communication with the conduit and rotate about a vertical axis. The first pipe section has a first end connected to the swivel and a second end extending outwardly from the swivel so that the first pipe section can pivot horizontally. The joint is connected to the second end of the first pipe section. The second pipe section has a first end connected to the joint so that the second pipe section can articulate relative to the first pipe section. The joint also has a second end configured to be in fluid communication with a supply hose.

    Irrigation pipe liner
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11193622B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-07

    申请号:US16114833

    申请日:2018-08-28

    Inventor: Thomas J. Korus

    Abstract: A pipe liner for lining a fluid-carrying pipe, the pipe liner comprising an elongated flexible conduit and a flexible flange. The flexible conduit includes an outer wall forming an open-ended central channel for allowing fluids to be pumped therethrough. The flexible flange extends radially from one end of the elongated conduit and includes a number of fastener holes. The flexible conduit and the flexible flange are configured to be collapsed and pulled through the pipe such that the flexible flange can be connected to a rigid flange of the pipe via the fastener holes. The pipe liner is less prone to leak and is easier to transport and install.

    IRRIGATION SYSTEM HOSE-PULL APPARATUS
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200275619A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-03

    申请号:US16290020

    申请日:2019-03-01

    Abstract: A hose-pull apparatus for mounting to an irrigation system mobile tower supporting a fluid-carrying conduit. The hose-pull apparatus includes a swivel, a first pipe section, a joint, and a second pipe section. The swivel is configured to be in fluid communication with the conduit and rotate about a vertical axis. The first pipe section has a first end connected to the swivel and a second end extending outwardly from the swivel so that the first pipe section can pivot horizontally. The joint is connected to the second end of the first pipe section. The second pipe section has a first end connected to the joint so that the second pipe section can articulate relative to the first pipe section. The joint also has a second end configured to be in fluid communication with a supply hose.

    Wheel and tire assembly including a collapsible wheel
    5.
    发明授权
    Wheel and tire assembly including a collapsible wheel 有权
    车轮和轮胎组件包括可折叠轮

    公开(公告)号:US09290054B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-22

    申请号:US13969197

    申请日:2013-08-16

    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a collapsible wheel and an airless flexible tire mounted on the wheel. The wheel includes a central portion and a plurality of circumferentially spaced mounting elements attached to the central portion. Each of the mounting elements is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, and may be pivotally attached to the central portion of the wheel and configured to pivot between the retracted position and the extended position. The tire may be positioned on the wheel when one or more of the mounting elements is in the retracted position, and the one or more mounting elements are moved to the extended position wherein the mounting elements engage and support the tire.

    Abstract translation: 轮组件包括可折叠轮和安装在车轮上的无空气柔性轮胎。 轮包括中心部分和附接到中心部分的多个周向间隔开的安装元件。 每个安装元件可在缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动,并且可以枢转地附接到轮的中心部分并且构造成在缩回位置和延伸位置之间枢转。 当一个或多个安装元件处于缩回位置时,轮胎可以定位在车轮上,并且一个或多个安装元件移动到延伸位置,其中安装元件接合并支撑轮胎。

    Wheel and tire assembly
    6.
    发明授权
    Wheel and tire assembly 有权
    车轮和轮胎总成

    公开(公告)号:US09283810B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-15

    申请号:US13654691

    申请日:2012-10-18

    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a rigid wheel and an airless flexible tire with certain performance characteristics of a pneumatic tire. The rigid wheel includes a central portion and a plurality of circumferentially spaced mounting elements removably attached to a radially outer margin of the central portion. The tire is mounted on the wheel and engages the mounting elements such that portions of the tire not engaging the mounting elements are separated radially from the wheel by a space. The tire is configured such that portions of the tire not engaging the mounting elements flex inwardly toward the wheel when subject to ground engaging pressure, thereby minimizing ground penetration and soil disruption. The tire may include one or more tension elements embedded in the tire to increase the tire's strength and resilience.

    Abstract translation: 轮组件包括刚性轮和具有充气轮胎的某些性能特性的无空气柔性轮胎。 刚性轮包括中央部分和多个周向间隔开的安装元件,其可移除地附接到中心部分的径向外边缘。 轮胎安装在车轮上并与安装元件接合,使得不与安装元件接合的轮胎的部分与轮径向分离空间。 轮胎被配置成使得当与地面接合压力接触时,不接合安装元件的轮胎的部分向内弯曲,从而最小化地面穿透和土壤破坏。 轮胎可以包括嵌入在轮胎中的一个或多个张力元件,以增加轮胎的强度和弹性。

    IRRIGATION PIPE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20160066521A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14943636

    申请日:2015-11-17

    Abstract: An irrigation pipe and method of fabrication that utilizes a pipe that is made of a durable material, e.g., stainless steel or aluminum. During fabrication, the pipe is equipped with a plurality of components, i.e., a flange assembly, a truss mount, and an outlet, without drilling, welding, or the like. In this manner, a method of fabrication is provided that enables a plurality of components to be assembled to the pipe without compromising the integrity of the pipe material or treated surface so that galvanizing or painting is not required after the plurality of components have been fitted to the pipe.

    Control system for stopping or reversing movement of an irrigation system
    8.
    发明授权
    Control system for stopping or reversing movement of an irrigation system 有权
    用于停止或反转灌溉系统运动的控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US09055720B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-16

    申请号:US14502152

    申请日:2014-09-30

    Inventor: Thomas J. Korus

    CPC classification number: A01G25/16 A01G25/09 A01G25/092 B05B9/06

    Abstract: A control system for stopping or reversing movement of an irrigation system comprises an electronic proximity sensor and a control device. The electronic proximity sensor is configured for mounting to the irrigation system and operable to detect a target. The control device is responsive to the electronic proximity sensor for stopping or reversing movement of the irrigation system when the electronic proximity sensor detects the target.

    Abstract translation: 用于停止或反转冲洗系统运动的控制系统包括电子接近传感器和控制装置。 电子接近传感器被配置为安装到灌溉系统并且可操作以检测目标。 当电子接近传感器检测到目标时,控制装置响应于电子接近传感器用于停止或反转冲洗系统的运动。

    WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    9.
    发明申请
    WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY 有权
    轮和轮胎组件和组装方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140083586A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-27

    申请号:US13625050

    申请日:2012-09-24

    Inventor: Thomas J. Korus

    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a rigid wheel and an airless tire. The wheel includes a cylindrical rim portion that is parallel with an axis of rotation of the wheel and includes a transversely flat outer surface corresponding to at least eighty percent of the total width of the rim portion. The tire is mounted on the rim portion of the wheel and includes a cylindrical tire body presenting a transversely flat inner surface that engages the outer surface of the wheel. A plurality of traction lugs are spaced circumferentially around the tire and extend radially outwardly from the tire body. A plurality of drive lugs are spaced circumferentially around the tire, extend radially inwardly from the tire body and engage corresponding receptacles on the rim portion of the wheel.

    Abstract translation: 轮组件包括刚性轮和无气轮胎。 车轮包括与轮的旋转轴线平行的圆柱形边缘部分,并且包括对应于边缘部分的总宽度的至少百分之八十的横向平坦的外表面。 轮胎安装在车轮的轮缘部分上,并且包括具有与轮的外表面接合的横向平坦的内表面的圆筒形轮胎体。 多个牵引凸耳围绕轮胎周向间隔开并从轮胎主体径向向外延伸。 多个驱动凸耳围绕轮胎周向间隔开,从轮胎主体径向向内延伸并与车轮轮缘部分上的相应的接收器接合。

    WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
    10.
    发明申请
    WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY 有权
    车轮和轮胎总成

    公开(公告)号:US20140083585A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-27

    申请号:US13625042

    申请日:2012-09-24

    Inventor: Thomas J. Korus

    CPC classification number: B60C11/0311 B60C7/10 B60C7/102 B60C7/22 B60C7/24

    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a rigid wheel and an airless tire configured to present some performance characteristics of a pneumatic tire. The wheel includes a pair of radially outermost axially spaced rim portions, each rim portion including a transversely flat outer surface extending at least partially around the circumference of the wheel. The tire is mounted on the wheel such that the tire engages the outer surfaces of the rim portions of the wheel. A central portion of the tire is configured to flex inwardly between the rim portions of the wheel in response to ground engaging pressure, thus minimizing ground penetration and soil disturbance during use.

    Abstract translation: 轮组件包括刚性轮和被配置为呈现充气轮胎的一些性能特征的无气轮胎。 车轮包括一对径向最外侧的轴向隔开的轮辋部分,每个轮辋部分包括横向平坦的外表面,该外表面至少部分地围绕车轮的圆周延伸。 轮胎安装在车轮上,使得轮胎与轮的轮缘部分的外表面接合。 轮胎的中心部分构造成响应于地面接合压力而在轮的轮缘部分之间向内弯曲,从而最小化使用期间的地面穿透力和土壤扰动。

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