The Related Art

The Invention relates to spraying control apparatus.

The invention particularly relates to spraying control apparatus used in determination of spraying pattern, spraying angle and spraying width at pulverizator used in pesticide applications in agriculture pesticide, control of flow smoothness of spray applications and determination of nozzle use time in life tests.

Prior Art

Today patternators are used for tests of spraying pattern and flow smoothness tests in nozzles used in pesticide applications. Tests of spraying pattern control and flow smoothness in present systems are made by patternators having channel space of 25 mm. Having narrower channel space provides determination of more accurate spraying pattern.

In present system instead of standard industrial products, only production moulding developed for product is needed for patternator table production. This case causes increase in production cost. In present system spray pattern data are obtained by use of a scanner through an electronic system. This method makes analysis procedure easier and shortens access time to pattern data. Although the system offers great easiness, it necessitates use of electronic circuit members other than spray pattern measurement stand.

Various types of system have been designed to solve said issues. For instance, application numbered TR2017/1 1719 discloses a discharge valve/system discharging the remaining fluids in distributor block section and/or main body of compressor regulator used for adjustment of fluid pressure in pesticide machines/ pulverizators after pesticide application performing pesticide application at certain times of plants/ trees in agricultural areas, and providing protection of distributor against potential danger of freezing. However, said application does not contain components for control of production quality of nozzle and conduct of required controls related to fluid. In conclusion, all issues mentioned above have necessitated a novelty in the related art.

Brief Description of the Invention

The present invention relates to control apparatus used in determination of spraying pattern, spraying angle and spraying width at pulverizator used in pesticide applications in agriculture pesticide, control of flow smoothness of spray applications and determination of nozzle use time in life tests.

Main purpose of the invention is to disclose a spraying control apparatus determining spraying pattern, spraying angle and spraying width of one nozzle and providing control of production quality at nozzles, determination of product operation features and conduct of required controls related to flowing.

Another purpose of the invention is to disclose a spraying control apparatus having high measurement accuracy.

Another purpose of the invention is to disclose a spraying control apparatus at lower cost as it is produced from materials that can be found in market easily.

In order to achieve all purposes mentioned above and to be understood better from the detailed description below, present invention is a spraying control apparatus comprising a main body providing determination of spraying pattern, spraying angle and spraying width of nozzle and providing control of production quality at nozzles, determination of operating features of the product and conduct of controls required in connection with flowing and an upper body mounted on said main body.

All characteristics and advantages of the invention will be clearly understood with figures given below and detailed descriptions with reference of the figures and descriptions made and figures should be taken into account for assessment.

Brief Description of Figures

Figure 1 is front general view of spraying control apparatus.

Figure 2 is general view of demounted status of spraying control apparatus.

Figure 3 is detailed description of measurement tube and measurement tube stand. Figure 4 is a cross-section view of patternator table. Reference Numbers referred to in Figures

1 Main body

2 Upper body

3 Spraying lever

31 Nozzle

4 Spraying height adjustment lever

5 Patterrnator table

51 Patternator channels

6 Fluid transfer channel

7 Fluid transmission line

71 Lever

8 Measurement tube stand frame

9 Measurement tube stand

10 Measurement tube

11 Disconnection lever

Detailed Description of the Invention

The invention described in this detail description relates to spraying control apparatus used in determination of spraying pattern, spraying angle and spraying width at pulverizator nozzles (31 ) used in pesticide applications in agriculture pesticide, control of flow smoothness of spray applications and determination of nozzle (31 ) use time in life tests. Preferred embodiments of materials used in the invention are described for better understanding of subject matter without any restrictions.

The invention is a spraying control apparatus comprising a main body (1 ) providing determination of spraying pattern, spraying angle and spraying width of nozzle (31 ) and providing control of production quality at nozzles (31 ), determination of operating features of the product and conduct of controls required in connection with flowing and an upper body (2) mounted on said main body (1 ). Said control apparatus comprises • a patternator table (5) located between main body (1 ) and upper body (2)

• a patternator channel (51 ) located onto patternator table (5) in a manner distance between them is equal and at interval to increase measurement accuracy and determining spraying pattern.

• a spraying lever (3) whereon nozzle (31 ) is mounted and providing determination of spraying pattern and flowing smoothness,

• a measurement tube (10) where fluid entering patternator channels (51 ) collects and providing determination of spraying pattern based on collected fluid volume or height and providing control of flowing smoothness,

• a fluid transfer channel (6) where fluids entering patternator channels (51 ) collects by help of slope of patternator table (5),

• a fluid transmission line (7) providing transmission of fluid from fluid transfer channel (6) to measurement tubes (10).

Figure 1 shows general view of spraying control apparatus of the invention while figure 2 shows a demounted status of spraying control apparatus. According to it, in general the spraying control apparatus comprises a main body (1 ) and an upper body (2) mounted on said main body (1 ) and a patternator table (5) located between said upper body (2) and the main body (1 ). Spraying lever (3) is mounted onto the upper body (2). One spraying nozzle (31 ) is connected to said spraying lever (3).

Vertical distance between the patternator table (5) and the nozzle (31 ) is defined as spraying height. Vertical movement of the spraying lever (3) is conducted by spraying height adjustment lever (4). Holes are provided on the spraying height adjustment lever (4). Height adjustment of the spraying lever (3) is made on vertical axis by means of changing places of the holes. Spraying height can be preferably adjusted in range of 20 - 90 cm. However, in an alternative embodiment of the invention, said values can also be adjusted to desired different values.

In reference to figure 4, patternator channels (51 ) are provided on patternator table (5). The patternator channels (51 ) are used to determine spray patterns. This is he main part of patternator. The distances between patternator channels (51 ) are narrow and equal. The range is preferably 20,5 mm. Having narrow and equal said intervals provides increase in measurement accuracy of patternators.

Fluid per patternator table (5) following spraying is separated in volume by means of patternator channels (51 ) and smoothness of spraying pattern is controlled. Fluid transfer channel (6) is mounted to bottom at front edge of patternator table (5). Fluids entering patternator channels (51 ) is sent to said fluid transfer channel (6) by help of slope of patternator table (5),

Fluid is transmitted to measurement tubes (10) from fluid transfer channel (6). Transmission of fluid to measurement tubes (10) is achieved via fluid transmission line (7). A lever (71 ) is provided on the fluid transmission line (7). Said lever (71 ) opens backward and disconnects the connection between fluid transmission line (7) and measurement tubes (10). Magnet is used to fix the mechanism in its place when lever (71 ) opens backward.

The fluid collected between patternator channels (5) is sent to fluid transmission line (7) via fluid transfer channel (6) and is collected in measurement tubes (10). Spraying pattern is determined according to volume or height of fluid collected in measurement tubes (10) and fluid smoothness is controlled. Spraying pattern is determined on basis of image operation by picturing method not sensor based scanner with electronic hardware. For that reason, since electronic equipment is not used, a cheaper measurement method is provided under the invention.

With reference to figure 3, measurement tubes (10) are placed to measurement tube stand (9). Measurement tube stand (9) is mounted with hinge to main body (1 ) under patternator table (5) and fixed in its place by magnet. Preferably 60 pieces of measurement tubes (10) are placed to measurement tube stand (9). Measurement tube stand (9) is turned to front by help of a disconnection lever (1 1 ) to discharge the fluid collected in measurement tubes (10). Measurement tube stand (9) is turned front by means of disconnection lever (1 1 ) and discharge of the fluid is provided. 30 pieces of measurement tubes (10) connected to measurement tube stand (9) moves forward at the same time and discharge the fluid collected therein. Measurement tube stand roof (8) forming roof of Measurement tube stand (9) provides mounting measurement tube stand (9) to main body (1 ) under patternator table (5) with hinges. Externally hydraulic pressure unit (not shown in figures) are used to provide spraying on patternator. Polyethylene tank (not shown in figures) with 200 litres capacity to collect fluid is used. Pressure regulator is provided on tank to adjust operating pressure and comprises a manometer filled with glycerine on pressure control line. A piston membrane pump (not shown in figures) is used to transfer fluid in the tank to spraying nozzle (31 ) at a certain pressure. An electric engine is used to rotate pump spindle and engine spindle recycle is recurred at 1/2.5 transmission rate by a belt and pulley mechanism and thus pump spindle rotation at 500 rpm is provided.

In the light of above description, application of the invention is achieved as follows. Patternator is designed to determine spraying pattern of a nozzle (31 ) and control flowing smoothness. For that purpose, one nozzle (31 ) is connected to spraying lever (3). Adjustment of vertical distance between patternator channels (51 ) and spraying nozzle (31 ) is provided by a spraying height adjustment lever (4) mounted to upper body (2). 4 pieces of industrial tires are mounted to main body (1 ) forming patternator and thus change of place is provided. Fluid reaching patternator table (5) as a result of spraying made under fixed spraying height and fixed operation pressure conditions enters into equal distance channels (51 ) and is divided in volume. Fluid collecting between channels (51 ) of patternator table (5) having about 10 % slope is supplied to fluid transfer channel (6). Fluid is given to fluid transmission line (7) by means of rubber or silicone hoses and is transmitted to measurement tubes (10) from here. The highest volume tube/tubes fluid collecting in measurement tubes (10) is observed for elevation speed and spraying is ended when it reaches maximal level. Spraying pattern is observed by means of signal balls provided in measurement tubes (10) and pattern images are taken by use of a camera. After image receiving and processing, lever (71 ) on fluid transmission line (7) is turned backward and is disconnected from measurement tubes (10). When the lever (71 ) on fluid transmission line (7) is pulled backward, it is fixed in its place by help of magnet. Measurement tube stand (9) is turned forward by help of disconnection lever (1 1 ) in this position and this it is possible to discharge the fluid collected in measurement tubes (10). Measurement tube stand (9) is closed back by means of disconnection lever (1 1 ) and it is kept stable on measurement tube stand roof (8) by help of magnet. To observe another spraying, the lever (71 ) on fluid transmission line (7) is turned forward and filling back into tubes the fluid collected inside patternator channels (51 ).

Fully standard industrial products are used in the invention. In this respect, it is produced from materials available in the market and this provides reduction in production cost. In conclusion, the invention discloses a spraying control apparatus determining spraying pattern, spraying angle and spraying width of the nozzle (31 ) and providing control of flowing smoothness in spraying applications.