WO2024047391A1 - An apparatus and a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle - Google Patents

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WO2024047391A1
WO2024047391A1 PCT/IB2022/059985 IB2022059985W WO2024047391A1 WO 2024047391 A1 WO2024047391 A1 WO 2024047391A1 IB 2022059985 W IB2022059985 W IB 2022059985W WO 2024047391 A1 WO2024047391 A1 WO 2024047391A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B3/00Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements
    • B05B3/14Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with oscillating elements; with intermittent operation
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01MCATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M7/00Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
    • A01M7/0025Mechanical sprayers
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16HGEARING
    • F16H1/00Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • B05B15/60Arrangements for mounting, supporting or holding spraying apparatus
    • B05B15/62Arrangements for supporting spraying apparatus, e.g. suction cups

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  • Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of sprayers and more particularly to an apparatus and a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle.
  • a sprayer is a device used to spray a liquid.
  • the liquid may include water, weed killers, crop performance materials, pest maintenance chemicals, manufacturing ingredients and production line ingredients.
  • the sprayer may range in size from man-portable units to trailed sprayers connected to a vehicle.
  • Various components associated with the sprayer may include a pump, a reservoir, a nozzle and the like.
  • the pump may force the liquid present in the reservoir through the nozzle for spraying purposes.
  • the nozzle may disperse the liquid into fine droplets.
  • the sprayer currently existing in the market has the following drawbacks. Typically, the sprayer disperses the liquid over a confined area and therefore it becomes a cumbersome process to spray over a wide area.
  • the trailed sprayers are bulky and difficult to transport. Therefore, requirement of an additional workforce to operate the trailed sprayer is another concern. Further, there exists a possibility of exposure to the liquid being sprayed by the work force. Exposure to the pesticides may cause various health conditions such as irritation of the nose, throat, burning sensation of skin, stinging, itching, rashes, blisters, nausea, dizziness and diarrhea. Hence, there is a need for an improved apparatus and a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle to address the aforementioned issue(s).
  • an apparatus for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle includes a rotator link mechanically coupled to a prime mover.
  • the rotator link is adapted to rotate corresponding to a rotary motion supplied by the prime mover.
  • the apparatus also includes a connecting plate mechanically coupled to the rotator link.
  • the connecting plate is adapted to provide a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link.
  • the apparatus further includes a driver gear mechanically coupled to the connecting plate through a connecting slotter.
  • the driver gear is adapted to provide an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate.
  • the driver gear includes a gear pin including a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter and the driver gear through one or more fasteners.
  • the apparatus also includes a plurality of driven gears mechanically coupled to the driver gear.
  • the plurality of driven gears are adapted to provide an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear.
  • the plurality of driven gears includes one or more corresponding shafts adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit.
  • the apparatus further includes one or more nozzles mechanically coupled to the one or more corresponding shafts.
  • the one or more nozzles are adapted to disperse the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts, thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle.
  • a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle includes rotating a rotator link corresponding to rotary motion supplied by the prime mover.
  • the method also includes providing, by a connecting plate, a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link.
  • the method further includes providing, by a driver gear coupled to the connecting plate through a connecting slotter, an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate.
  • the driver gear includes a gear pin including a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter and the driver gear through one or more fasteners.
  • the method also includes providing, by a plurality of driven gears, an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear.
  • the plurality of driven gears includes one or more corresponding shafts adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit.
  • the method further includes dispersing, by one or more nozzles, the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts, thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an apparatus for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of one embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of a cylindrical enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of a rotator link, a connecting plate, a connecting slotter, a driver gear, and a gear pin in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of a plurality of driven gears and one or more corresponding shafts in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of one or more ball bearings and one or more corresponding gear lockers in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting operational arrangement of a swivel router, a router, and an oil seal in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus and a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle.
  • the apparatus includes a rotator link mechanically coupled to a prime mover.
  • the rotator link is adapted to rotate corresponding to a rotary motion supplied by the prime mover.
  • the apparatus also includes a connecting plate mechanically coupled to the rotator link.
  • the connecting plate is adapted to provide a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link.
  • the apparatus further includes a driver gear mechanically coupled to the connecting plate through a connecting slotter.
  • the driver gear is adapted to provide an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate.
  • the driver gear includes a gear pin including a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter and the driver gear through one or more fasteners.
  • the apparatus also includes a plurality of driven gears mechanically coupled to the driver gear.
  • the plurality of driven gears are adapted to provide an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear.
  • the plurality of driven gears includes one or more corresponding shafts adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit.
  • the apparatus further includes one or more nozzles mechanically coupled to the one or more corresponding shafts.
  • the one or more nozzles are adapted to disperse the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts, thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an apparatus (10) for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the apparatus (10) includes a rotator link (20) mechanically coupled to a prime mover (30).
  • the rotator link (20) is adapted to rotate corresponding to a rotary motion supplied by the prime mover (30).
  • the prime mover (30) may include a direct current (DC) motor.
  • the prime mover (30) may include an alternating current (AC) motor.
  • the apparatus (10) also includes a connecting plate (40) mechanically coupled to the rotator link (20).
  • the connecting plate (40) is adapted to provide a translatory motion corresponding to the rotation of the rotator link (20).
  • the apparatus (10) further includes a driver gear (50) mechanically coupled to the connecting plate (40) through a connecting slotter (60).
  • the connecting slotter (60) may include a distal end coupled to the connecting plate (40). In such an embodiment, the distal end may be adapted to provide an angular movement corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate (40).
  • the connecting slotter (60) and the connecting plate (40) may be coupled by a connecting pin (150).
  • the driver gear (50) is adapted to provide an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate (40).
  • the driver gear (50) may be a spur gear.
  • the driver gear (50) includes a gear pin (70) including a threaded hole (not shown in FIG. 1) adapted to couple the connecting slotter (60) and the driver gear (50) through one or more fasteners.
  • the driver gear (50) may include an eccentric slot (shown in FIG. 3, (110)) to mate with the gear pin (70).
  • the gear pin (70) may be designed with a square structure.
  • the apparatus (10) also includes a plurality of driven gears (80) mechanically coupled to the driver gear (50). The plurality of driven gears (80) are adapted to provide an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear (50).
  • the plurality of driven gears (80) are adapted to rotate 180 degree out of phase with respect to each other.
  • the rotator link (20), the driver gear (50), and the plurality of driven gears (80) may be mounted on a supporting structure (120) enclosed by a cylindrical enclosure (130).
  • the supporting structure (120) may include a rectangular block (FIG. 2, 180) positioned beneath the supporting structure (120).
  • the rectangular block may include at least two through holed connectors adapted to interconnect the one or more corresponding shafts (90) with the solution storage unit (not shown in FIG. 1).
  • the cylindrical enclosure (130) may include a protrusion (140) adapted to secure the cylindrical enclosure (130) to a vehicle.
  • the vehicle may include, but not limited to, tractors, a trollies, and harvesters and the like.
  • the cylindrical enclosure (130) may include a top cap (160) and a bottom cap (170).
  • the plurality of driven gears (80) includes one or more corresponding shafts (90) adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit.
  • the solution may include, but not limited to, a pesticide, an herbicide, a fertilizer, water and the like.
  • the apparatus (10) further includes one or more nozzles (100) mechanically coupled to the one or more corresponding shafts (90).
  • the one or more nozzles (100) are adapted to disperse the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts (90) in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears (80) and the associated one or more corresponding shafts (90), thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle.
  • Detailed view of the cylindrical enclosure (130) is shown in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of one embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of the cylindrical enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the details regarding the cylindrical enclosure (130), the top cap (160) and the bottom cap (170) associated with the cylindrical enclosure (130) may be referred in paragraph [0026].
  • Detailed view of the rotator link (20), the connecting plate (40), the connecting slotter (60), the driver gear (50), and the gear pin (70) is shown in FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of the system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of the rotator link (20), the connecting plate (40), the connecting slotter (60), the driver gear (50), and the gear pin (70) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the connecting plate (40) may be coupled to the rotator link (20) at a first end (190).
  • the connecting plate (40) may be coupled to the connecting slotter (60) at a second end (200).
  • the connecting slotter (60) and the connecting plate (40) may be coupled by a connecting pin (150). In such an embodiment, disengagement of the connecting pin may be by prevented by a circlip (210).
  • the connecting slotter (60) may be coupled to the driver gear (50) through the gear pin (70).
  • Detailed view of the plurality of driven gears (80) and the one or more corresponding shafts (90) are shown in FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of the plurality of driven gears and the one or more corresponding shafts in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the details regarding the plurality of driven gears (80) and the one or more corresponding shafts (90) may be referred in paragraph [0026].
  • Detailed view of one or more ball bearings (220) and one or more corresponding gear lockers (230) is shown in FIG.5.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of the system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of the one or more ball bearings (220) and one or more corresponding gear lockers (230) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the one or more ball bearings (220) may be used to interface the one or more corresponding shafts (90) with the top cap (160) and the bottom cap (170) of the cylindrical enclosure (130).
  • the one or more ball bearings (220) may reduce the friction between the one or more corresponding shafts (90) with the top cap (160) and the bottom cap (170) of the cylindrical enclosure (130).
  • the one more corresponding gear lockers (230) may be adapted to maintain the one or more corresponding ball bearings (220) at a predefined height from the top cap (160) and the bottom cap (170). Operational arrangement of one or more swivel routers (240), one or more routers (250), and one or more oil seals (260) is shown in FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of another embodiment, of the system of FIG. 1, depicting operational arrangement of one or more swivel routers (240), one or more routers (250), and one or more oil seals (260) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a first point (270) of the one or more swivel routers (240) may be coupled to the one or more corresponding routers (250).
  • the one or more routers (250) may supply the solution to the one or more swivel routers (240) from the solution storage tank.
  • a second point (280) of the one or more swivel routers (240) may be coupled to the one or more corresponding shafts (90).
  • the second point (280) of the swivel router may rotate along with the rotation of the one or more corresponding shafts (90) while supplying the solution to the one or more corresponding shafts (90).
  • the one or more oil seals (260) may be provided between the second point (280) of the one or more swivel routers (240) and the one or more corresponding shafts (90), and the one or more corresponding shafts (90) and the one or more nozzles (100) to prevent spillage of the solution during operation of the apparatus (10).
  • FIG. 7 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method (300) for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the method (300) includes rotating a rotator link corresponding to rotary motion supplied by the prime mover in step 310.
  • the prime mover may include a direct current (DC) motor.
  • the prime mover may include an alternating current (AC) motor.
  • the method (300) also includes providing a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link in step 320.
  • providing a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link includes providing a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link by a connecting plate.
  • the method (300) further includes providing an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate in step 330.
  • providing an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate includes providing an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate by a driver gear coupled to the connecting plate through a connecting slotter.
  • the driver gear includes a gear pin including a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter and the driver gear through one or more fasteners.
  • the method (300) also includes providing an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear in step 340.
  • providing an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear includes providing an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear by a plurality of driven gears.
  • the plurality of driven gears includes one or more corresponding shafts adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit.
  • the connecting slotter may include a distal end coupled to the connecting plate. In such an embodiment, the distal end may be adapted to provide an angular movement corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate.
  • the connecting slotter and the connecting plate may be coupled by a connecting pin.
  • the driver gear may be a spur gear.
  • the driver gear may include an eccentric slot to mate with the gear pin.
  • the gear pin may be designed with a square structure.
  • the plurality of driven gears are adapted to rotate 180 degree out of phase with respect to each other.
  • the rotator link, the driver gear, and the plurality of driven gears may be mounted on a supporting structure enclosed by a cylindrical enclosure.
  • the supporting structure may include a rectangular block positioned beneath the supporting structure.
  • the rectangular block may include at least two through holed connectors adapted to interconnect the one or more corresponding shafts with the solution storage unit.
  • the cylindrical enclosure may include a protrusion adapted to secure the cylindrical enclosure to a vehicle.
  • the vehicle may include, but not limited to, tractors, a trollies, and harvesters and the like.
  • the cylindrical enclosure may include a top cap and a bottom cap.
  • the method (300) further includes dispersing the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts, thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle in step 350.
  • dispersing the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts includes dispersing the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts by one or more nozzles.
  • the solution may include, but not limited to, a pesticide, an herbicide, a fertilizer, water and the like.
  • the apparatus is capable of dispersing the solution over a wide area.
  • Ability of the apparatus to disperse the solution in reflex angles makes the apparatus efficient.
  • the apparatus is small in size, thereby ensuring portability of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus is capable of dispersing the solution without any manual intervention, thereby eliminating possibilities of exposure of the workforce by with solution being dispersed.
  • the apparatus may be mounted in different orientations with respect to the vehicle, thereby making the apparatus suitable to disperse the solution in horizontal direction as well as in vertical direction.
  • the apparatus is fabricated by readily available components, thereby making the apparatus cost effective. Provision of the one or more ball bearings ensures smooth operation of the apparatus by reducing friction during the movement of the one or more corresponding shafts and the associated nozzles. Provision of the one or more oil seals prevents spillage of the solution.

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Abstract

An apparatus (10) for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle is provided. The apparatus includes a rotator link (20) to rotate corresponding to a rotary motion supplied by a prime mover (30). The apparatus includes a connecting plate (40) to provide a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link. The apparatus includes a driver gear (50) to provide an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate. The driver gear includes a gear pin (70) including a threaded hole to couple the connecting slotter (60) and the driver gear through fasteners. The apparatus includes driven gears (80) to provide an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear. The driven gears includes shafts (90) adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit. The apparatus includes nozzles to disperse the solution dispensed by the shafts.

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AN APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR DISPERSING A SOLUTION IN A
REFLEX ANGLE
EARLIEST PRIORITY DATE
This Application claims priority from a Complete patent application filed in India having Patent Application No. 202241050078, filed on September 1st, 2022 and titled "AN APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR DISPERSING A SOLUTION IN A REFLEX ANGLE”
FIELD OF INVENTION
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of sprayers and more particularly to an apparatus and a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle.
BACKGROUND
A sprayer is a device used to spray a liquid. The liquid may include water, weed killers, crop performance materials, pest maintenance chemicals, manufacturing ingredients and production line ingredients. The sprayer may range in size from man-portable units to trailed sprayers connected to a vehicle. Various components associated with the sprayer may include a pump, a reservoir, a nozzle and the like. The pump may force the liquid present in the reservoir through the nozzle for spraying purposes. The nozzle may disperse the liquid into fine droplets.
The sprayer currently existing in the market has the following drawbacks. Typically, the sprayer disperses the liquid over a confined area and therefore it becomes a cumbersome process to spray over a wide area. The trailed sprayers are bulky and difficult to transport. Therefore, requirement of an additional workforce to operate the trailed sprayer is another concern. Further, there exists a possibility of exposure to the liquid being sprayed by the work force. Exposure to the pesticides may cause various health conditions such as irritation of the nose, throat, burning sensation of skin, stinging, itching, rashes, blisters, nausea, dizziness and diarrhea. Hence, there is a need for an improved apparatus and a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle to address the aforementioned issue(s).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle is provided. The apparatus includes a rotator link mechanically coupled to a prime mover. The rotator link is adapted to rotate corresponding to a rotary motion supplied by the prime mover. The apparatus also includes a connecting plate mechanically coupled to the rotator link. The connecting plate is adapted to provide a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link. The apparatus further includes a driver gear mechanically coupled to the connecting plate through a connecting slotter. The driver gear is adapted to provide an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate. The driver gear includes a gear pin including a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter and the driver gear through one or more fasteners. The apparatus also includes a plurality of driven gears mechanically coupled to the driver gear. The plurality of driven gears are adapted to provide an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear. The plurality of driven gears includes one or more corresponding shafts adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit. The apparatus further includes one or more nozzles mechanically coupled to the one or more corresponding shafts. The one or more nozzles are adapted to disperse the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts, thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle is provided. The method includes rotating a rotator link corresponding to rotary motion supplied by the prime mover. The method also includes providing, by a connecting plate, a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link. The method further includes providing, by a driver gear coupled to the connecting plate through a connecting slotter, an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate. The driver gear includes a gear pin including a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter and the driver gear through one or more fasteners. The method also includes providing, by a plurality of driven gears, an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear. The plurality of driven gears includes one or more corresponding shafts adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit. The method further includes dispersing, by one or more nozzles, the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts, thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle.
To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more explicit description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional details with the appended figures.
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The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an apparatus for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of one embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of a cylindrical enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of a rotator link, a connecting plate, a connecting slotter, a driver gear, and a gear pin in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of a plurality of driven gears and one or more corresponding shafts in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of one or more ball bearings and one or more corresponding gear lockers in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting operational arrangement of a swivel router, a router, and an oil seal in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
FIG. 7 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
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To promote an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.
The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures, or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the discussion that follows, references will be made to “first end”, and “second end” with reference to an entity (connecting plate) that is positioned within the apparatus for dispersing the solution. Reference to the “first end” and the “second” are made to show the way in which the connecting plate is coupled to a connecting slotter and a rotator link.
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus and a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle. The apparatus includes a rotator link mechanically coupled to a prime mover. The rotator link is adapted to rotate corresponding to a rotary motion supplied by the prime mover. The apparatus also includes a connecting plate mechanically coupled to the rotator link. The connecting plate is adapted to provide a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link. The apparatus further includes a driver gear mechanically coupled to the connecting plate through a connecting slotter. The driver gear is adapted to provide an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate. The driver gear includes a gear pin including a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter and the driver gear through one or more fasteners. The apparatus also includes a plurality of driven gears mechanically coupled to the driver gear. The plurality of driven gears are adapted to provide an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear. The plurality of driven gears includes one or more corresponding shafts adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit. The apparatus further includes one or more nozzles mechanically coupled to the one or more corresponding shafts. The one or more nozzles are adapted to disperse the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts, thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle.
FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an apparatus (10) for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The apparatus (10) includes a rotator link (20) mechanically coupled to a prime mover (30). The rotator link (20) is adapted to rotate corresponding to a rotary motion supplied by the prime mover (30). In one embodiment, the prime mover (30) may include a direct current (DC) motor. In some embodiments, the prime mover (30) may include an alternating current (AC) motor. The apparatus (10) also includes a connecting plate (40) mechanically coupled to the rotator link (20). The connecting plate (40) is adapted to provide a translatory motion corresponding to the rotation of the rotator link (20).
Further, the apparatus (10) further includes a driver gear (50) mechanically coupled to the connecting plate (40) through a connecting slotter (60). In one embodiment, the connecting slotter (60) may include a distal end coupled to the connecting plate (40). In such an embodiment, the distal end may be adapted to provide an angular movement corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate (40). In some embodiments, the connecting slotter (60) and the connecting plate (40) may be coupled by a connecting pin (150). The driver gear (50) is adapted to provide an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate (40). In one embodiment, the driver gear (50) may be a spur gear.
Furthermore, the driver gear (50) includes a gear pin (70) including a threaded hole (not shown in FIG. 1) adapted to couple the connecting slotter (60) and the driver gear (50) through one or more fasteners. In one embodiment, the driver gear (50) may include an eccentric slot (shown in FIG. 3, (110)) to mate with the gear pin (70). In some embodiments, the gear pin (70) may be designed with a square structure. The apparatus (10) also includes a plurality of driven gears (80) mechanically coupled to the driver gear (50). The plurality of driven gears (80) are adapted to provide an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear (50). In one embodiment, the plurality of driven gears (80) are adapted to rotate 180 degree out of phase with respect to each other. Moreover, in a specific embodiment, the rotator link (20), the driver gear (50), and the plurality of driven gears (80) may be mounted on a supporting structure (120) enclosed by a cylindrical enclosure (130). In such an embodiment, the supporting structure (120) may include a rectangular block (FIG. 2, 180) positioned beneath the supporting structure (120). In one embodiment, the rectangular block may include at least two through holed connectors adapted to interconnect the one or more corresponding shafts (90) with the solution storage unit (not shown in FIG. 1). In some embodiments, the cylindrical enclosure (130) may include a protrusion (140) adapted to secure the cylindrical enclosure (130) to a vehicle. In such an embodiment, the vehicle may include, but not limited to, tractors, a trollies, and harvesters and the like.
Additionally, in one embodiment, the cylindrical enclosure (130) may include a top cap (160) and a bottom cap (170). The plurality of driven gears (80) includes one or more corresponding shafts (90) adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit. In one embodiment, the solution may include, but not limited to, a pesticide, an herbicide, a fertilizer, water and the like. The apparatus (10) further includes one or more nozzles (100) mechanically coupled to the one or more corresponding shafts (90). The one or more nozzles (100) are adapted to disperse the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts (90) in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears (80) and the associated one or more corresponding shafts (90), thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle. Detailed view of the cylindrical enclosure (130) is shown in FIG. 2.
FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of one embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of the cylindrical enclosure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The details regarding the cylindrical enclosure (130), the top cap (160) and the bottom cap (170) associated with the cylindrical enclosure (130) may be referred in paragraph [0026]. Detailed view of the rotator link (20), the connecting plate (40), the connecting slotter (60), the driver gear (50), and the gear pin (70) is shown in FIG. 3.
FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of the system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of the rotator link (20), the connecting plate (40), the connecting slotter (60), the driver gear (50), and the gear pin (70) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Operationally, the connecting plate (40) may be coupled to the rotator link (20) at a first end (190). The connecting plate (40) may be coupled to the connecting slotter (60) at a second end (200). In some embodiments, the connecting slotter (60) and the connecting plate (40) may be coupled by a connecting pin (150). In such an embodiment, disengagement of the connecting pin may be by prevented by a circlip (210). The connecting slotter (60) may be coupled to the driver gear (50) through the gear pin (70). Detailed view of the plurality of driven gears (80) and the one or more corresponding shafts (90) are shown in FIG. 4.
FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of the plurality of driven gears and the one or more corresponding shafts in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The details regarding the plurality of driven gears (80) and the one or more corresponding shafts (90) may be referred in paragraph [0026]. Detailed view of one or more ball bearings (220) and one or more corresponding gear lockers (230) is shown in FIG.5.
FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of another embodiment of the system of FIG. 1, depicting detailed view of the one or more ball bearings (220) and one or more corresponding gear lockers (230) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the one or more ball bearings (220) may be used to interface the one or more corresponding shafts (90) with the top cap (160) and the bottom cap (170) of the cylindrical enclosure (130). In such an embodiment, the one or more ball bearings (220) may reduce the friction between the one or more corresponding shafts (90) with the top cap (160) and the bottom cap (170) of the cylindrical enclosure (130). In one embodiment, the one more corresponding gear lockers (230) may be adapted to maintain the one or more corresponding ball bearings (220) at a predefined height from the top cap (160) and the bottom cap (170). Operational arrangement of one or more swivel routers (240), one or more routers (250), and one or more oil seals (260) is shown in FIG. 6.
FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of another embodiment, of the system of FIG. 1, depicting operational arrangement of one or more swivel routers (240), one or more routers (250), and one or more oil seals (260) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. A first point (270) of the one or more swivel routers (240) may be coupled to the one or more corresponding routers (250). The one or more routers (250) may supply the solution to the one or more swivel routers (240) from the solution storage tank. A second point (280) of the one or more swivel routers (240) may be coupled to the one or more corresponding shafts (90). The second point (280) of the swivel router may rotate along with the rotation of the one or more corresponding shafts (90) while supplying the solution to the one or more corresponding shafts (90). The one or more oil seals (260) may be provided between the second point (280) of the one or more swivel routers (240) and the one or more corresponding shafts (90), and the one or more corresponding shafts (90) and the one or more nozzles (100) to prevent spillage of the solution during operation of the apparatus (10).
FIG. 7 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method (300) for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (300) includes rotating a rotator link corresponding to rotary motion supplied by the prime mover in step 310. In one embodiment, the prime mover may include a direct current (DC) motor. In some embodiments, the prime mover may include an alternating current (AC) motor.
The method (300) also includes providing a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link in step 320. In one embodiment, providing a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link includes providing a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link by a connecting plate.
The method (300) further includes providing an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate in step 330. In one embodiment, providing an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate includes providing an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate by a driver gear coupled to the connecting plate through a connecting slotter. The driver gear includes a gear pin including a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter and the driver gear through one or more fasteners.
The method (300) also includes providing an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear in step 340. In one embodiment, providing an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear includes providing an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear by a plurality of driven gears. The plurality of driven gears includes one or more corresponding shafts adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit. In one embodiment, the connecting slotter may include a distal end coupled to the connecting plate. In such an embodiment, the distal end may be adapted to provide an angular movement corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate.
Further, in some embodiments, the connecting slotter and the connecting plate may be coupled by a connecting pin. In one embodiment, the driver gear may be a spur gear. In one embodiment, the driver gear may include an eccentric slot to mate with the gear pin. In some embodiments, the gear pin may be designed with a square structure. In one embodiment, the plurality of driven gears are adapted to rotate 180 degree out of phase with respect to each other. In a specific embodiment, the rotator link, the driver gear, and the plurality of driven gears may be mounted on a supporting structure enclosed by a cylindrical enclosure. In such an embodiment, the supporting structure may include a rectangular block positioned beneath the supporting structure. In one embodiment, the rectangular block may include at least two through holed connectors adapted to interconnect the one or more corresponding shafts with the solution storage unit.
Furthermore, in some embodiments, the cylindrical enclosure may include a protrusion adapted to secure the cylindrical enclosure to a vehicle. In such an embodiment, the vehicle may include, but not limited to, tractors, a trollies, and harvesters and the like. In one embodiment, the cylindrical enclosure may include a top cap and a bottom cap.
The method (300) further includes dispersing the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts, thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle in step 350. In one embodiment, dispersing the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts includes dispersing the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts by one or more nozzles. In one embodiment, the solution may include, but not limited to, a pesticide, an herbicide, a fertilizer, water and the like.
Various embodiments of the apparatus and a method for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle described above enable various advantages. The apparatus is capable of dispersing the solution over a wide area. Ability of the apparatus to disperse the solution in reflex angles makes the apparatus efficient. The apparatus is small in size, thereby ensuring portability of the apparatus. The apparatus is capable of dispersing the solution without any manual intervention, thereby eliminating possibilities of exposure of the workforce by with solution being dispersed. The apparatus may be mounted in different orientations with respect to the vehicle, thereby making the apparatus suitable to disperse the solution in horizontal direction as well as in vertical direction. The apparatus is fabricated by readily available components, thereby making the apparatus cost effective. Provision of the one or more ball bearings ensures smooth operation of the apparatus by reducing friction during the movement of the one or more corresponding shafts and the associated nozzles. Provision of the one or more oil seals prevents spillage of the solution.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof. While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended.
The figures and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described herein may be changed and is not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

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1. An apparatus (10) for dispersing a solution in a reflex angle comprising: a rotator link (20) mechanically coupled to a prime mover (30), wherein the rotator link (20) is adapted to rotate corresponding to a rotary motion supplied by the prime mover (30); a connecting plate (40) mechanically coupled to the rotator link (20), wherein the connecting plate (40) is adapted to provide a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link (20); a driver gear (50) mechanically coupled to the connecting plate (40) through a connecting slotter (60), wherein the driver gear (50) is adapted to provide an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate (40), wherein the driver gear (50) comprises a gear pin (70) comprising a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter (60) and the driver gear (50) through one or more fasteners; a plurality of driven gears (80) mechanically coupled to the driver gear (50), wherein the plurality of driven gears (80) are adapted to provide an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear (50), wherein the plurality of driven gears (80) comprises one or more corresponding shafts (90) adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit; and one or more nozzles (100) mechanically coupled to the one or more corresponding shafts (90), wherein the one or more nozzles (100) are adapted to disperse the predefined quantity of solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts (90) in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears (80) and the associated one or more corresponding shafts (90), thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle.
2. The apparatus (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the prime mover (30) comprises a direct current (DC) motor.
3. The apparatus (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting slotter (60) comprises a distal end coupled to the connecting plate (40), wherein the distal end is adapted to provide an angular movement corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate (40).
4. The apparatus (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the driver gear (50) comprises an eccentric slot (110) to mate with the gear pin (70).
5. The apparatus (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gear pin (70) is designed with a square structure.
6. The apparatus (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of driven gears (80) are adapted to rotate 180 degree out of phase with respect to each other.
7. The apparatus (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotator link (20), the driver gear (50), and the plurality of driven gears (80) are mounted on a supporting structure (120) enclosed by a cylindrical enclosure (130).
8. The apparatus (10) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the supporting structure (120) comprises a rectangular block positioned beneath the supporting structure (120), wherein the rectangular block comprises at least two through holed connectors adapted to interconnect the one or more corresponding shafts (90) with the solution storage unit.
9. The apparatus (10) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the cylindrical enclosure (130) comprises a protrusion (140) adapted to secure the cylindrical enclosure (130) to a vehicle.
10. A method (300) comprising: rotating a rotator link corresponding to rotary motion supplied by the prime mover; (310) providing, by a connecting plate, a translatory motion corresponding to rotation of the rotator link; (320) providing, by a driver gear coupled to the connecting plate through a connecting slotter, an angular motion corresponding to the translatory motion provided by the connecting plate, wherein the driver gear comprises a gear pin comprising a threaded hole adapted to couple the connecting slotter and the driver gear through one or more fasteners; (330) providing, by a plurality of driven gears, an angular rotation corresponding to the angular motion provided by the driver gear, wherein the plurality of driven gears comprises one or more corresponding shafts adapted to dispense a predefined quantity of solution from a solution storage unit; (340) and dispersing, by one or more nozzles, the solution dispensed by the one or more corresponding shafts in a direction corresponding to the angular rotation provided by the plurality of driven gears and the associated one or more corresponding shafts, thereby dispersing the solution in the reflex angle. (350)
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