AU2016100699A4 - PROMATIC - a system for dispensing nutrient, minerals and liquid supplements (‘additives’) into livestock water supplies via direct injection using a peristaltic pump. - Google Patents
PROMATIC - a system for dispensing nutrient, minerals and liquid supplements (‘additives’) into livestock water supplies via direct injection using a peristaltic pump. Download PDFInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
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Abstract
The system is a method of dispensing liquid additives into stock water directly without the use of a mixing tank. The system makes use of a peristaltic pump, controlled by a motherboard that is programmed to respond to the flow of water into a stock water supply as detected by a flow meter. The system connects directly to the storage drum/bottle/tank that contains the undiluted additive. The pump injects additive directly into the water as it flows into the stock water supply. The motherboard is controlled via an application on smartphone or tablet so that dosing rates can be adapted, water flow rates can be monitored and volume of additive dispensed over time can be tracked. The pump and motherboard are powered by a 12 volt battery, which is connected to a small solar panel. PERISTALTIC PUMP WIFI SOLAR PANEL MICROPROCESSOR 12V GEL BATTERY WIRING FROM SWITCH INJECTION TO INPUT FROM WATERLINE ADDITIVE
Description
APPLICATION
This application is for a system for dispensing nutrient, minerals and liquid supplements ('additives') into livestock water supplies via direct injection using a peristaltic pump.
BACKGROUND A variety of devices and systems have been designed for the dispensing of nutrients, minerals and supplements to livestock through stock water supplies. These devices and systems historically relied on the use of a mixing tank, in which the additive is diluted before being pumped into the stock water supply. Newer devices have been developed that release the additive directly into the stock water without the use of a mixing tank.
There are a number of shortcomings and problems with the existing devices and systems.
The use of mixing tanks is not compatible with some additives that have a shelf life shorter than the period in which the mix can be dispensed to stock. Organic compounds, such as seaweed extracts, require dispensing to stock within a short time of being diluted.
The use of mixing tanks can allow additive products that are not fully soluble to settle in the bottom of the tank. This can allow higher than optimal concentrations of additive to be injected to stock water, which can cause health risks to stock and/or unpalatability of water supplies.
The process of pouring liquid additives into mixing tanks and ensuring that adequate mixing has been achieved can be a significant workplace health and safety risk, especially in remote locations where additives are often used and graziers are often working alone.
Diaphragm pumps are used in the majority of existing dispensing systems. Diaphragm pumps are not capable of pumping exceptionally viscous additives and can get clogged. This is especially the case during events of extreme temperature change or after periods in which no additive is dispensed for a time.
Diaphragm pumps, axial pumps and many other common pump designs, in the event of loss of power or other breakdown, allow liquid to syphon through the pump. Where additives are toxic in high doses, such as in the use of Urea, this problem in the use of existing pumps can be fatal to stock.
Existing systems using diaphragm pumps cannot dispense with high levels of accuracy. When trace minerals or other additives are being provided to stock to overcome specific dietary deficiencies, or when stock are drinking low levels of water, high levels of accuracy of additives made via stock water is essential but cannot be met with current systems. Very small doses (for example 2mL/animal/day) are required to be dispersed when using some trace mineral additives, medicated additives and similar products.
Systems that work on a consistent rate of release, such as devices that slowly and continually release additives, do not account for varying levels of stock water absorption. Especially in cases where alternative water supplies are available to stock, continuous release of additives can result in very high concentrations being supplied into water supplies, which can cause health risks to stock and/or unpalatability of water supplies.
ADVANTAGES
The system that is the subject of this application is designed to overcome each of the above problems. Some of the advantages that the system provides are listed below; this list is not considered to be exhaustive: 1. Peristaltic pumps can pump especially viscous fluids 2. Peristaltic pumps do not allow liquids to syphon 3. The system does not rely on the use of a mixing tank 4. The system is calibrated to be extremely accurate 5. The system injects additives into flowing water, allowing for maximum mixing into the water supply 6. The system injects additives only when required, preserving the shelf life of additives 7. The system can be adapted to attach directly to a range of container sizes and shapes, eliminating the need for transfer of additive products from the container of initial supply. 8. The software application that controls the system can provide data on water flow and rate and volume of additive dispensed 9. The system can be controlled via wireless or telemetry / UHF radio, allowing for remote monitoring of water use and availability and volume of additive remaining. The pump can be adjusted or engaged/disengaged without physically accessing the watering point. 10. The system makes use of solar panel battery recharging to ensure continuity of use. 11. The system utilises an ultrasonic water flow meter, eliminating the need for cutting and rejoining the water pipe. A cheaper technology, multijet flow pumps can be used in the alternative if unit cost is a limiting factor.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The system is a method of dispensing liquid additives into stock water directly without the use of a mixing tank. The system makes use of a peristaltic pump, controlled by a motherboard that is programmed to respond to the flow of water into a stock water supply as detected by a flow meter. The system connects directly to the storage drum/bottle/tank that contains the undiluted additive. The pump injects additive directly into the water as it flows into the stock water supply. The motherboard is controlled via an application on smartphone or tablet so that dosing rates can be adapted, water flow rates can be monitored and volume of additive dispensed over time can be tracked. The pump and motherboard are powered by a 12volt battery, which is connected to a small solar panel.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The figures and this description form part of the description of the invention.
Figure A: The system sits within a triangular prism shaped metal box. Within the box is the peristaltic pump, motherboard, battery, microprocessor and on/off switch. The system uses a 12volt electric circuit. The box fits on to a standard 20 litre drum in which most stock additives are currently distributed, but can be adapted for a 200 litre drum or 1000 litre shuttle. A straw sits in the drum, leading to a foot valve in the bottom of the drum. A flow meter is attached to the water line that provides water to the stock watering point (e.g. cattle trough). A hose connects the pump to the water line.
Claims (2)
- This application is for a system for dispensing nutrient, minerals and liquid supplements ('additives') into livestock water supplies via direct injection using a peristaltic pump. The system that is the subject of this application is designed to overcome certain problems inherent in current systems. CLAIMS:
- 1. System using a peristaltic pump to dispense additives at a variable (programmable) rate to a flowing water supply, based on variable flow rates detected by a flow meter.
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| AU2015902026A AU2015902026A0 (en) | 2015-05-31 | A system for the dosing of livestock nutrients, minerals and liquid feed supplements into water supply via direct injection | |
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| AU2016100699A AU2016100699A4 (en) | 2015-05-31 | 2016-05-21 | PROMATIC - a system for dispensing nutrient, minerals and liquid supplements (‘additives’) into livestock water supplies via direct injection using a peristaltic pump. |
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