WO1999038378A1 - Procede de desherbage et appareil correspondant - Google Patents

Procede de desherbage et appareil correspondant Download PDF

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WO1999038378A1
WO1999038378A1 PCT/NZ1999/000011 NZ9900011W WO9938378A1 WO 1999038378 A1 WO1999038378 A1 WO 1999038378A1 NZ 9900011 W NZ9900011 W NZ 9900011W WO 9938378 A1 WO9938378 A1 WO 9938378A1
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weed
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weeds
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Richard John Newson
Lynette Vera Newson
Ian Avison
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The Newson Family Trust
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M21/00—Apparatus for the destruction of unwanted vegetation, e.g. weeds
    • A01M21/04—Apparatus for destruction by steam, chemicals, burning, or electricity

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  • the invention comprises a weed killing apparatus and method.
  • weeds are controlled by pulling out the weeds or by use of chemical sprays, which are extensively used in various areas and applications including in domestic applications for killing for example broadleaf weeds in lawns, weeds growing in or through paving or similar.
  • Apparatus for killing weeds using hot air or hot water have previously been proposed and are to some extent in commercial use particularly by municipal bodies such as city councils for controlling weeds along roadsides and similar. There is an interest in such systems because of the growing awareness of the side effects which may arise from use of chemical sprays.
  • the invention provides an improved or at least alternative form of weed killing apparatus and method.
  • the invention comprises a weed killing apparatus comprising an application head and heating means to heat the application head whereby the apparatus may be used to position the application head over a weed or weeds to apply heat to the weed(s), and at least one steam outlet from or adjacent application head and means arranged to direct steam from the steam outlet(s) onto the weed(s) when the application head is positioned over the weed(s).
  • the apparatus of the invention is configured for use by a single operator or user standing on the ground, and has a handle or handles at one upper end by which a user may hold the apparatus and move the application head which is positioned at the lower end of the apparatus, over weeds in the ground.
  • the apparatus comprises means to heat the application head and means to produce steam within the body of the apparatus, and a trigger or other manually operable means by which the user may cause ejection of steam from outlet(s) through or adjacent the application head.
  • the invention comprises a method of killing or controlling weeds comprising applying a heated application head over the weed(s) to heat the weed(s) through direct physical contact or radiant heating from the application head while simultaneously directing steam from the application head on to the weed(s).
  • weeds are killed through a combination of heat applied by a heated application head which is placed against the weed in physical contact with the weed and may be pressed against the weed, or which is positioned if not in physical contact with the weed then immediately above the weed in the ground, and steam which is ejected from outlets in or adjacent the application head.
  • Weeds are killed through heat applied by the application head combined with a shot or burst of steam.
  • This is in contrast to apparatus and methods in the prior art, based on hot water which consumes energy in heating of significant quantities of water, and hot air with which there is a danger of igniting the foliage of the weeds after it has been dried by initial contact ;with the hot air.
  • Figure 1 shows a first preferred form apparatus in use
  • Figure 2 shows the first preferred form apparatus side on
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view through the first preferred form apparatus
  • Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view through another preferred form apparatus
  • Figure 5 is a view of a roller- type preferred form apparatus.
  • Figure 6 is a side view of the roller- type apparatus of Figure 5.
  • the preferred form apparatus shown in Figures 1 to 3 is intended for domestic or at least individual operator use, by a user standing on the ground and walking over the ground carrying the apparatus.
  • the apparatus has a handle at one upper end and an application head at its other lower end.
  • the preferred form apparatus is electrically powered and in a domestic application would be connected to the mains supply in a house or out building via an extension cord in the same way as electric line trimmers are used for example.
  • the invention is not limited to such individual user operated apparatus however as will be referred to further.
  • the apparatus comprises a body generally indicated at 1 having a handle 2 at one end, and an application head 3 at a lower end.
  • the body 1 of the apparatus may be moulded in two halves from a plastics material and has a hollow interior within which other components of the apparatus are mounted as will be described, but alternatively the apparatus could be otherwise formed, with the components thereof attached for example to a central shaft rather than being housed within the interior of a hollow body.
  • the applicator head comprises a component form from metal for example by pressure die casting.
  • the preferred form applicator head has an internal cavity 4, into which shots of water are directed to be heated to steam within this cavity 4 in the applicator head in use of the apparatus.
  • a number of bores 5 from the internal cavity 4 to the external face of the applicator head 3 form steam outlets from which steam formed in the cavity is directed in use.
  • the applicator head also comprises an integral electrical resistance heating element (not shown) arranged to heat the applicator head and surrounding the steam forming cavity 4 to heat the interior of the cavity to above 100°C.
  • a water reservoir 6 is mounted within the interior of the hollow body of the apparatus and is connected to the application head and in particular to the steam cavity 4 therein, by conduit 7.
  • the reservoir may be replenished with water via an inlet spout which is accessed from the exterior of the apparatus by removal of screw cap 8.
  • the top of the reservoir 6 is suitably vented to allow auto enter the reservoir as the water level therein reduces.
  • a small pump 9 is positioned between the reservoir 6 and the application head 3.
  • the pump is controlled by a trigger 10 associated with the handle of the apparatus.
  • the pump 9 is mechanically operated and is connected to the trigger 10 via a wire rod. Operation of the trigger 10 causes the pump 9 to deliver a quantity of water from the reservoir 6 into the steam cavity within the application head 31, over conduit 7.
  • the shot of water is rapidly heated and turned to steam which exits the outlets 5 in the application head, so that operation of the trigger 10 rapidly causes the ejection of a shot of steam from the application head 3 of the apparatus.
  • the pump could alternatively be electrically operated by a small motor or solenoid, controlled by the trigger 10.
  • delivery of steam from the application head may be controlled by a button in the handle of the apparatus, or other means manually operable by the user.
  • the preferred form apparatus also comprises a second handle 11 on the top of the upper end of the apparatus as shown.
  • a user holds the apparatus via the handles 10 and 11 and moves the apparatus to position the application head 3 over a weed in the ground (including on paving or similar).
  • the user may press the hot application head 3 against the weed or at least part of the foliage of the weed.
  • the user operates the trigger 10 or equivalent to direct a shot of steam from the application head against the weed. It is necessary to apply the apparatus to the weed for only a few seconds. The weed is killed by the combination of heat from the application head and steam, and will "brown off" subsequently.
  • steam is created by delivering water into the heated cavity 4 within the application head, from which steam exits through the outlets 5.
  • Other arrangements are possible however, such as the heating of water to steam via a separate electrical heating element surrounding a separate chamber in which water is heated, or a part of the conduit connecting the reservoir to the application head so that water passing through the conduit is boiled en route to the steam outlets from the application head.
  • a steam outlet may be positioned adjacent the application head and for example a series of steam outlets may be positioned around the heated part of the application head 3.
  • the appliance instead of being electrically powered may comprise a gas burner to heat the application head, and to create steam.
  • the appliance may be accompanied by a small gas bottle connected to the appliance via a connecting hose.
  • the preferred form apparatus uses a pump to deliver water to the application head to be heated to steam but alternatively the apparatus may rely on gravity feed controlled by a valve mechanically or electrically operated via the trigger 10 or equivalent, at the handle of the apparatus.
  • the application head has a convex exterior surface but alternatively it may be flat or irregular such as rippled or corrugated for example.
  • a small shroud may surround the application head to contain the heat and steam while the application head is pressed against a weed in the ground.
  • One or more small wheels or skids may also be provided at either side of or to the rear of the application head.
  • Figures 1 to 3 The preferred form apparatus of Figures 1 to 3 is suitable for domestic use, or other single operator use for example for "spot" killing of weeds in sports grounds, pavements etc, but apparatus of the invention utilising a heated application head in combination with the simultaneous direction of steam onto the weeds is possible.
  • Figure 4 shows an application head in the form of a plate 11 which may be rectangular in shape and may be mounted to the front or rear of the four wheel all terrain vehicle by a bracket 12 and a small hydraulic ram (not shown) enabling the application head 11 to be raised and lowered in the direction of arrow A in Figure 4 by an operator.
  • the application head 11 has an internal cavity 13.
  • the application head is heated by an embedded electrical resistance element which is powered from the ATV.
  • Water from a tank mounted on the ATV is conducted to the application head 11 over pipe 15 which connects to the application head via coupling 16 incorporating a small orifice or valve so that water will drip into the cavity 13. Steam is formed in the cavity 13 and exits the outlets 14 in the bottom of the plate.
  • the rider of the ATV stops at an area of weeds and operates the hydraulic ram to lower the application head over the weeds for a few seconds.
  • the application head is formed with a peripheral skirt 17 as shown.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show a large roller 18 mounted in towing frame 19 and intended to be towed over the ground and having a heated exterior surface.
  • the roller may be heated by an electrical resistance element embedded below the surface of the roller, or alternatively may be heated by a line of small gas burners 20 contacting the surface of the roller behind the roller for example.
  • Steam, produced at a remote boiler, is ejected from a row of nozzles/ outlets 21 onto the ground immediately in front of the roller 18.

Abstract

Cet appareil de désherbage est équipé, sur l'une de ses extrémités, d'une tête d'application (3) et, sur l'autre, d'une poignée (2), cette poignée permettant à un utilisateur, se trouvant sur un terrain, de déplacer ladite tête (3) au-dessus d'une plante nuisible ou de mauvaises herbes présentes dans ce terrain. Cette tête d'application que l'on chauffe est pourvue d'au moins une sortie de vapeur (5), cette sortie étant ménagée dans la tête (3) ou étant adjacente à celle-ci. L'utilisateur peut agir sur un générateur de vapeur et diriger la vapeur produite qui est expulsée par les sorties (5) prévues à cet effet, lorsque la tête d'application (3) se trouve au-dessus des mauvaises herbes, de manière que ces mauvaises herbes soient détruites sous l'effet combiné de la chaleur générée par la tête (3) et du jet de vapeur. Le procédé de désherbage ou de lutte contre les mauvaises herbes consiste à appliquer la tête (3), une fois celle-ci chauffée, sur les mauvaises herbes de manière à les soumettre à l'action de la chaleur par contact physique direct ou par rayonnement et, en même temps, à diriger sur ces herbes le jet de vapeur sortant de la tête d'application (3).
PCT/NZ1999/000011 1998-01-29 1999-01-29 Procede de desherbage et appareil correspondant WO1999038378A1 (fr)

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AU25533/99A AU2553399A (en) 1998-01-29 1999-01-29 Weed killing apparatus and method
EP99905376A EP1164840A4 (fr) 1998-01-29 1999-01-29 Procede de desherbage et appareil correspondant

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