ES1232242U - DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

A drip irrigation system for watering trees, characterized in that it comprises at least one conduit (1) for the passage of water therethrough, with at least one orifice (2) for the water outlet, and comprises a filter body (3) arranged around the conduit (1) covering the at least one hole (2), and the conduit (1) is disposed buried at a level corresponding to the roots of the trees to be watered. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM

D E S C R I P C I Ó N

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is framed in the technical field of devices for agriculture. More specifically, a drip irrigation system is described configured to be buried at the height of the roots of the tree to be watered.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Drip irrigation systems comprise conduits through which the irrigation water passes, which leaves the conduits through holes. The ducts are arranged on the ground surface, so that the water that comes out of the ducts moistens that surface.

One of the most important problems associated with these systems is that, when the surface of the land is moistened, a lot of grass is born in that area. Later, when the grass dries, vermin can be born and grow in the area. This forces farmers to spray with insecticides, which is detrimental to the health of people who are going to consume the fruits or fruits that are on the tree, near the ground and that are affected by these insecticides.

In addition, the consumption of foods of bio or eco origin, which generally require culture protocols exempt from the use of insecticides or pesticides, has now been extended. Thus, in the event that the farmer has to use any of these chemicals, it may be that he is no longer able to sell the crop or that he does not get the badges corresponding to bio or eco products, having to sell them at a lower price.

On the other hand, the irrigation communities of the different populations have irrigation ditches for storage of irrigation water. In many cases these ditches are discovered. In these cases it is necessary that the ditches be cleaned both inside and outside to prevent, especially outside the ditches, herbs whose seeds reach the water in the ditch and grow into the holes in the ducts of the ditches. irrigation systems.

Also, a problem with current irrigation systems is that many animals, such as squirrels, have learned that there are water inside the ducts of these irrigation systems. In many cases the animals break the ducts, which are usually made of rubber, to be able to drink the water inside. This entails significant water losses and much expense in replacing broken ducts.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

It is a drip irrigation system, very simple and economical. It allows to save more than 80% of water of irrigation and food, while it is obtained that the trees are more developed and a better harvest and with better color is obtained.

The key to the irrigation system of the present invention is that it comprises a plurality of passageways that are buried, at a depth corresponding to the roots of the trees to be watered.

Thus, irrigation is carried out underground and therefore above, on the outer surface of the earth, moisture does not appear. This allows the tree to live much better and receive food (water or water with nutrients) directly and cleanly (without pesticides or other treatments) and without any loss of water.

If drip irrigation is carried out with this underground system (underground), the seeds that can reach through the water that passes through the ducts are buried at a sufficient depth so that it is not possible for them to rise to the surface. This avoids having to spray the surface of the earth with insecticides to leave it clean.

In addition, the system is made of non-polluting materials and has a very economical price, available to any farmer.

The system includes:

-conducts, preferably of a polymeric material such as rubber, through which the irrigation water passes, and comprising holes for irrigation water outlet; -filter bodies, of filtering material (for example foam), arranged around the ducts in the areas where the holes are.

In some cases they also comprise additional protection parts that have a cap configuration, and which are preferably made of ceramic. Said protective pieces are arranged around the filter body.

The system is buried in a ditch, whose depth and width can be decided by the farmer himself. Not all trees have the roots at the same depth so the only requirement is that the duct or ducts are arranged at a level coinciding with the roots. In fact, as soon as the first roots are detected, it is not necessary to go deeper. The roots are already responsible for collecting water or water with nutrients that are released inside the soil from the ducts.

There is no evaporation water loss because the surface water is not released. In addition, since the roots are the ones that absorb the water to feed the tree, it is necessary to use much less water, because with the system of the invention the water arrives directly to the area of the land where the roots are. With the drip irrigation systems of the state of the art it is necessary to use a lot of water to moisten the whole ground until said water seeps through the ground and gets to moisten the root zone. In this case, as the trees receive the water and / or water with fertilizers in their entirety, it is necessary to put little fertilizer, to avoid burning the trees for an excess of fertilizer. Very little irrigation water is necessary, just enough for the tree to feed and maintain a slight humidity in the ground.

Additional advantages of the drip irrigation system are that it does not need an electric current or battery connection. In addition, puddles are not created on the surface of the earth that could lead to the growth of bacteria, vermin or other contaminants that should be eliminated.

Thanks to the presence of the filter bodies around the holes, blockages are prevented in said holes that could be caused by plugging the hole with the soil surrounding the irrigation system.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, an integral part of said description is attached, an set of drawings in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a view of the drip irrigation system of the present invention arranged in its correct position, at the height of the roots of the tree to be watered.

Figure 2.- It shows a detail of a drip irrigation system duct with a filter body around one of the duct holes and with a protective piece around the filter body.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

An example of embodiment of the invention is described below with the aid of Figures 1 to 2.

In figure 1 the drip irrigation system of the present invention can be seen. In this case it is being used for watering a tree. As can be seen, the key to the invention is that it comprises at least one conduit (1) for the passage of irrigation water that is buried in a corresponding level with the roots of the trees to be watered.

The conduit (1) comprises at least one orifice (2) of water outlet, and comprises a filter body (3) arranged around the conduit (1) covering the at least one orifice (2). Said filter body (3) allows to maintain the humidity that is contributed to the ground for a longer time, so less irrigation water is necessary. Furthermore, by covering the holes (2), it prevents particles from entering the ground into the duct (1) through said holes (2). It also prevents the holes (2) from being clogged by the ground by avoiding direct contact.

In a preferred embodiment, the conduit (1) is made of polymeric material. More preferably the conduit (1) is made of rubber. Furthermore, said conduit (1) may be coated with a layer of hydrophilic material. In another exemplary embodiment, the filter body (3) is made of foam rubber. In another example of embodiment it could be for example sheep's wool or other similar material.

As can be seen in Figure 2, the system can also comprise at least one protection piece (4) arranged around the filter body (3). Said protection piece (4) can be of a ceramic material and / or have a cap shape. When the protection piece (4) is ceramic, it can be easily reused or recycled, for example it can be cast to make vessels. In addition, the protection piece (4) protects against dirt to prevent dirt or other elements from entering the conduit (1).

In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises a plurality of holes (2) in the conduit (1) and each of said holes (2) is covered by a filter body (3). In another possible embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of holes (2) in the conduit (1) and said holes (2) are covered by a single filter body (3).

Claims (10)

1. - Drip irrigation system for the irrigation of trees, characterized in that it comprises at least one conduit (1) for the passage of water through it, with at least one orifice (2) for water outlet, and comprises a filter body (3) arranged around the conduit (1) covering the at least one hole (2), and the conduit (1) is arranged buried at a corresponding level with the roots of the trees to be watered. 2. - Drip irrigation system according to claim 1 characterized in that the conduit (1) is made of polymeric material. 3. - Drip irrigation system according to claim 1 characterized in that the conduit (1) is made of rubber. 4. - Drip irrigation system according to claim 1 characterized in that the conduit (1) is coated with a layer of hydrophilic material. 5. - Drip irrigation system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the filter body (3) is made of foam rubber. 6. - Drip irrigation system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it additionally comprises at least one protection piece (4) arranged around the filter body (3). 7. - Drip irrigation system according to claim 6 characterized in that the protection piece (4) is made of ceramic material. 8. - Drip irrigation system according to one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that the protection piece (4) is in the form of a cap. 9. - Drip irrigation system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a plurality of holes (2) in the duct (1) and each of said holes (2) is covered by a filter body (3) . 10. Drip irrigation system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 characterized in that it comprises a plurality of holes (2) in the duct (1) and said holes (2) are covered by a single filter body (3) .