Fixed Spray System With Check Valve And Modular Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for applying liquids, such as ozonated water, to trees, crops, and other plants are inefficient and lack precise control over the application process.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize a system of tubes, connectors, and spray devices to efficiently transport and apply pressurized liquids, including ozonated water, to specific areas, using a ball and socket joint and check valves to ensure precise control and simultaneous discharge from multiple spray devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a fixed spray application system is used, then uniform coverage and precise control are achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular components including spray devices, connectors, and tube sections that can be independently installed and maintained. Each spray device connects to the tube system through standardized connectors, allowing the system to be segmented into manageable units that reduce overall complexity while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
Connectors serve as intermediary components between the tube system and spray devices, simplifying the connection process and reducing system complexity. The connectors include features like projections that extend through tube walls and ball-and-socket joints that facilitate easy assembly and disassembly of spray devices.
2Productivity
If pressurized liquid transport through tubes is used, then efficient liquid delivery is achieved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses hydraulic principles to transport pressurized liquid through tubes to spray devices. The pressurization is achieved through a pump system that delivers liquid at controlled pressures, enabling efficient liquid delivery while managing energy consumption through proper pressure regulation and system design.
3Area of stationary object
If multiple spray devices are used simultaneously, then coverage area increases, but control precision decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the coverage area into multiple zones, each served by individual spray devices connected to the tube system. This segmentation allows each spray device to operate independently with precise control, while collectively covering a large area. The modular design enables selective activation of different spray devices based on specific application needs.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables efficient and precise application of liquids to plants, ensuring uniform coverage and reducing waste, while allowing for the use of ozonated water for pest control and other agricultural purposes.
Implementation Method 1
providing pressurized liquid through the first tube to pressurize the liquid in the first tube, thereby transporting liquid from the first tube, through the connector, and through the spray device in response to pressurization of the liquid
Data Source
AI summary
A method of using a system to apply liquid over a selected area includes providing a source of liquid, a first tube for transporting liquid from the source through the system, a connector, a check valve and a spray device. The connector includes a projection extending into the first tube. The projection has an inlet in fluid communication with the first tube. The connector further includes an outlet and a passageway in fluid communication with the inlet of the projection and the outlet of the connector. The check valve has an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the connector and an outlet. The check valve is operable to permit the passage of liquid from the inlet to the outlet upon pressurization of the liquid above a threshold pressurization level. The method includes the steps of introducing an amount of liquid to be applied to the selected area from the source of liquid to the first tube at a pressure below the threshold pressurization level of the check valve and providing pressurized liquid through the first tube to pressurize the liquid in the first tube above the threshold pressurization level of the check valve, thereby transporting liquid from the first tube, through the connector and the check valve and through the spray device in response to pressurization of the liquid. The liquid may be ozonated water.