Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a multi nozzle agricultural apparatus.
Description of Related Art
[002] Agriculture has been a fundamental activity for humanity since the dawn of civilization. It forms the backbone of society and provides livelihood to a significant portion of the population. Agricultural tasks include land preparation, sowing seeds, watering crops, and harvesting. When these tasks are performed on a small scale, human labor is sufficient. However, as the scale increases, human labor becomes inefficient and impractical, necessitating the use of technology.
[003] Spraying pesticides and weedicides over large fields is a particularly tedious task. Existing systems for spraying are often inefficient, lack precision, and require significant manual effort. Additionally, these systems cannot adequately address the varying heights and types of crops, leading to inconsistent application and potential wastage of chemicals. The limitations of current systems, such as their inability to adjust to different field conditions and crop heights, reduce their effectiveness and usability.
[004] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced multi nozzle agricultural apparatus that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a multi-nozzle agricultural apparatus comprising a frame. The frame comprising a horizontal arm, and a vertical arm; a first sprayer comprising a first set of nozzles arranged along a length of the horizontal arm, wherein the first sprayer sprays a first solution stored in a first container through the first set of nozzles; a second sprayer comprising a second set of nozzles suspended down towards the ground from the horizontal arm, wherein the second sprayer sprays a second solution stored in a second container through the second set of nozzles; and a rack and pinion mechanism arranged on the vertical arm, capable of executing a sliding motion through a reeler to facilitate an adjustment of a height of the horizontal arm relative to the ground.
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for manufacturing a multi-nozzle agricultural apparatus, characterized by the steps of providing the frame comprising a horizontal arm and a vertical arm; attaching the first sprayer along the length of the horizontal arm, wherein the first sprayer includes a first set of nozzles; attaching the second sprayer to the horizontal arm such that the second set of nozzles are suspended downward towards the ground; installing a first container to store a first solution and connecting it to the first sprayer; installing a second container to store a second solution and connecting it to the second sprayer; incorporating the rack and pinion mechanism on the vertical arm to facilitate height adjustment of the horizontal arm relative to the ground through a reeler; adding lids to the containers to prevent spillage and spoilage of the solutions; enabling mobility by adding a push bar; and attaching wheels to facilitate movement of the apparatus.
[007] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-nozzle agricultural apparatus that enhances efficiency by enabling precise and uniform spraying of solutions over large agricultural fields, reducing wastage of chemicals, and optimizing crop protection.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a time-saving multi-nozzle agricultural apparatus by automating the spraying process and allowing for quick adjustment of the spraying height, thereby reducing the time required for agricultural tasks.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-nozzle agricultural apparatus that contributes to cost-effectiveness by minimizing the need for manual labor, decreasing chemical usage, and maximizing crop yields through efficient and targeted application of solutions.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present invention offer a comprehensive solution to address challenges faced in large-scale agriculture, leading to improved productivity, sustainability, and profitability for farmers.
[0011] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0012] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0014] FIG. 1A illustrates a schematic diagram of a multi nozzle agricultural apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0015] FIG. 1B illustrates a rack and pinion mechanism of the multi nozzle agricultural apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0016] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for manufacturing the multi nozzle agricultural apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0021] FIG. 1A illustrates a right-side view of the multi-nozzle agricultural apparatus 100 (hereinafter referred to as the apparatus 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus 100 may be adapted to spray soil on an agricultural land. The apparatus 100 may be designed to spray solutions, such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or other agricultural chemicals, onto the soil of the agricultural land to promote crop growth and protect against pests and weeds.
[0022] According to embodiments of the present invention, a height of the apparatus 100 may be in a range from 3 feet (ft) to 5 feet (ft). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the height of the apparatus 100 may be 4 feet (ft). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any height of the apparatus 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, a length of the apparatus 100 may be in the range from 2 feet (ft) to 3 feet (ft). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the length of the apparatus 100 may be 2.2 feet (ft). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any length of the apparatus 100.
[0023] According to embodiments of the present invention, a width of the apparatus 100 may be in the range from 2 feet (ft) to 3 feet (ft). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the width of the apparatus 100 may be 2.5 feet (ft). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any width of the apparatus 100.
[0024] According to embodiments of the present invention, the apparatus 100 may comprise a frame 102, a horizontal arm 104, a vertical arm 106, a platform 108, a first sprayer 110 comprising a first set of nozzles 112a-112m, a first container 114 comprising a first lid 114a, a second sprayer 116 comprising a second set of nozzles 118a-118n, a push bar 120, a second container 122 comprising a second lid 122a, a rack and pinion mechanism 124, and a reeler 126. The apparatus 100 may further comprise a front wheel 128 and a plurality of rear wheels 130a-130p.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the frame 102 may provide a structural support to the agricultural apparatus 100 for providing stability and support to the agricultural apparatus 100.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal arm 104 may extend from the frame 102. The horizontal arm 104 may be positioned at a specific height from a ground. In an embodiment of the present invention, the vertical arm 106 may extend upward from the frame 102. The vertical arm 106 may provide support and stability to the horizontal arm 104 of the apparatus 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the horizontal arm 104 and the vertical arm 106 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a metallic material, a wooden material, a ceramic material, a plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the horizontal arm 104 and the vertical arm 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the platform 108 may be located close to a bottom end of the frame 102. The platform 108 may provide a stable base for mounting the first container 114 and the second container 122 of the apparatus 100.
[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first sprayer 110 may comprise a first set of nozzles 112a-112m arranged along a length of the horizontal arm 104, allowing for precise and uniform spraying of a first solution onto the agricultural land. The first sprayer 110 may include the first set of nozzles 112a-112m to control a spray pattern, a flow rate, and a coverage area to ensure a precise application of the first solution. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first sprayer 110 may be arranged on the horizontal arm 104. The first sprayer 110 may discharge fluids from the first container 114 for softening the soil of the agricultural land. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first sprayer 110 may be adapted to spray the first solution stored in the first container 114 for loosening up and easy ploughing of the soil of the agricultural land.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first solution stored in the first container 110 may be, but not limited to, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, weedicides, micronutrients, water, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any first solution in the first container 114, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first container 114 may comprise a first lid 114a. The first lid 114a may ensure secure storage of the first solution and prevent spillage or contamination. According to embodiments of the present invention, the first container 114 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, the metallic material, the wooden material, the ceramic material, the plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the first container 114, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first container 114 may be modularly attached to the platform 108. In another embodiment of the present invention, the first container 114 may be rigidly attached to the platform 108.
[0031] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second sprayer 116 may comprise a second set of nozzles 118a-118n suspended from the horizontal arm 104 towards the ground. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second set of nozzles 118a-118n suspended towards the ground may ensure a more uniform and precise application of a second solution stored in the second container 122 over a target surface of the ground. The second sprayer 116 may spray the second solution stored in the second container 122. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second sprayer 116 may be configured to operate independently or in conjunction with a first sprayer 110, allowing for an application of multiple treatments to the crops in a single pass. The second sprayer 116 may include the second set of nozzles 118a-118n to control the spray pattern, the flow rate, and the coverage area to ensure a precise application of the second solution.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second solution stored in the second container 122 may be, but not limited to the herbicides, the pesticides, the fertilizers, the insecticides, the fungicides, the weedicides, the micronutrients, the water, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any second solution in the second container 122, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the push bar 120 may be attached to the frame 102 of the apparatus 100. The push bar 120 may be capable of pushing the apparatus 100 in a forward or a backward direction. The push bar 120 may be pushed down to activate a mechanism that initiates a mobility of the apparatus 100 by engaging functional components of the apparatus 100.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second container 122 may comprise a second lid 122a. The second lid 122a may ensure a secure storage of the second solution and prevent spillage or contamination. According to embodiments of the present invention, the second container 122 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, the metallic material, the wooden material, the ceramic material, the plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the second container 122, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second container 122 may be modularly attached to the platform 108. In another embodiment of the present invention, the second container 122 may be rigidly attached to the platform 108.
[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the rack and pinion mechanism 124 may be integrated onto the vertical arm 106. The rack and pinion mechanism 124 may facilitate a height adjustment of the horizontal arm 104 relative to the ground to allow a customization of spraying height according to crop requirements. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reeler 126 may work in conjunction with the rack and pinion mechanism 124 to execute smooth sliding motion, ensuring seamless adjustment of the spraying height for optimal performance.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus 100 may comprise the front wheel 128 arranged in a front end of the frame 102. The plurality of the rear wheels 130a-130p may be arranged to a back end of the frame 102. The front wheel 128 and the rear wheels 130a-130p may enable a movement of the apparatus on the ground. The front wheel 128 may be made of a material, including but not limited to, a rubber, a polyurethane, a plastic, a metal, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material of the front wheel 128, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0037] The rear wheels 130a-130p may be made of a material, including but not limited to, the rubber, the polyurethane, the plastic, the metal, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material of the rear wheels 130a-130p, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0038] FIG. 1B illustrates a rack and pinion mechanism of multi nozzle agricultural apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reeler 126 may be a rotating drum (not shown) or a spool (not shown) that manages the extension and retraction of a cable (not shown), which in turn adjusts the height of the horizontal arm 104. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any reeler 126, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0039] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of the method 200 for manufacturing the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0040] At step 202, the apparatus 100 may be manufactured by constructing the frame 102 comprising a horizontal arm 104 and a vertical arm 106.
[0041] At step 204, the apparatus 100 may be manufactured by attaching the first sprayer 110 along the length of the horizontal arm 104, wherein the first sprayer 110 includes the first set of nozzles 112a-112m.
[0042] At step 206, the apparatus 100 may be manufactured by attaching the second sprayer 116 to the horizontal arm 104 such that the second set of nozzles 118a-118n are suspended downward towards the ground.
[0043] At step 208, the apparatus 100 may be manufactured by installing the first container 114 to store a first solution and connecting it to the first sprayer 110.
[0044] At step 210, the apparatus 100 may be manufactured by installing the second container 122 to store a second solution and connecting it to the second sprayer 116.
[0045] At step 212, the apparatus 100 may be manufactured by incorporating the rack and pinion mechanism 124 on the vertical arm 106 to facilitate height adjustment of the horizontal arm 104 relative to the ground through the reeler 126.
[0046] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0047] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
We Claim:
1. A multi nozzle agricultural apparatus (100), the apparatus (100) comprising:
a frame (102) comprising a horizontal arm (104), and a vertical arm (106);
a first sprayer (110) comprising a first set of nozzles (112a-112m) arranged along a length of the horizontal arm (104), wherein the first sprayer (110) sprays a first solution, stored in a first container (114) through the first set of nozzles (112a-112m);
a second sprayer (116) comprising a second set of nozzles (118a-118n) suspended down towards a ground from the horizontal arm (104), wherein the second sprayer (116) sprays a second solution, stored in a second container (122) through the second set of nozzles (118a-118n); and
a rack and pinion mechanism (124) arranged on the vertical arm (106), capable of executing a sliding motion, through a reeler (126), to facilitate an adjustment of a height of the horizontal arm (104) relative to the ground.
2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first container (114) and the second container (122) are detachably arranged on a platform (108) of the apparatus.
3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first container (114) comprises a first lid (114a) adapted to prevent spillage and spoilage of the first solution.
4. The apparatus(100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second container (122) comprises a second lid (122a) adapted to prevent spillage and spoilage of the second solution.
5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a push bar (120) adapted to be pushed to enable a mobility of the apparatus (100).
6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a front wheel (128) and a plurality of rear wheels (130a-130p).
7. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first solution stored in the first container is selected from herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, weedicides, micronutrients, water, or a combination thereof.
8. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second solution stored in the first container is selected from herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, weedicides, micronutrients, water, or a combination thereof.
9. A method for manufacturing a multi nozzle agricultural apparatus (100), the method is characterized by the steps of:
constructing a frame (102) comprising a horizontal arm (104) and a vertical arm (106);
attaching a first sprayer (110) along a length of the horizontal arm (104), wherein the first sprayer (110) includes a first set of nozzles (112a-112m);
attaching a second sprayer (116) to the horizontal arm (104) such that the second set of nozzles (118a-118n) are suspended downward towards the ground;
installing a first container (114) to store a first solution and connecting it to the first sprayer (110);
installing a second container (122) to store a second solution and connecting it to the second sprayer (116); and
integrating a rack and pinion mechanism (124) on the vertical arm (106) to facilitate a height adjustment of the horizontal arm (104) relative to the ground through a reeler (126).

Date: May 31, 2024
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)