Self propelled irrigation systems

An improved center pivot irrigation system is disclosed which uses a water driven turbine and a chain drive apparatus to propel the system. Mechanical devices are used for sensing the alignment of the pipeline and actuating the turbine. A cam and cable arrangement is used to actuate an end gun. Safe...

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Main Author EMRICH; ROBERT R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 05.06.1984
Subjects
AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPSOR SEAWEED
FISHING
FORESTRY
GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC
GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
HORTICULTURE
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HUNTING
TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ARTCOLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
TRAPPING
WATERING
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Summary:An improved center pivot irrigation system is disclosed which uses a water driven turbine and a chain drive apparatus to propel the system. Mechanical devices are used for sensing the alignment of the pipeline and actuating the turbine. A cam and cable arrangement is used to actuate an end gun. Safety stop and automatic shut off devices are also disclosed.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19830458534