公开(公告)号：US20190200548A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16292148

申请日：2019-03-04

Applicant: The Toro Company

Inventor： Paul A. Standerfer ,  John F. Fuller ,  Stanley C. Campbell

IPC: A01G25/16 ,  G05B19/10

CPC classification number: A01G25/165 ,  A01G25/16 ,  G05B19/102 ,  G05B2219/2625 ,  Y02A40/232 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, irrigation software is provided for an irrigation system. The irrigation software may include a hierarchical watering plan display, water pump adjustment, water pump efficiency profile use, a soil moisture interface, a historical flow interface, a demand ET interface, an instant program interface, an instant program interface, a manual irrigation interface, a precipitation management group interface, a rain schedule adjustment algorithm, a map-to-monitor button, a universal start time shift interface, and a conditional screen saver.

公开(公告)号：US09886016B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US14591960

申请日：2015-01-08

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Sergio A. Bermudez Rodriguez ,  Hendrik F. Hamann ,  Levente Klein ,  Fernando J. Marianno

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G05B19/042 ,  A01G25/16

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  A01G25/16 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2625 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: An automated irrigation control comprising crop sensor physically attached to a crop and a light sensitive sensor having a photo-detector for monitoring light intensity of a crop, an irrigation conduit extending along the span of the irrigation zone and adapted to carry fluid, with one or more controllable valves and sensors, growth sensors placed in close proximity of the crop sensors, a computer control system, an irrigation controller, and a communications link between the computer control system, the one or more crop sensor, the three or more growth sensors, and the irrigation controller.

公开(公告)号：US09665106B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14304502

申请日：2014-06-13

Applicant: Rain Bird Corporation

Inventor： Michael A. Lorenz

IPC: G05D7/06 ,  A01G25/16

CPC classification number: G05D7/0676 ,  A01G25/16 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10T29/494

Abstract: An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device.

公开(公告)号：US20160219807A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US14916239

申请日：2014-09-03

Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB

Inventor： Moritz Köhler ,  Philipp Bolliger

IPC: A01G25/16 ,  G05B19/042

CPC classification number: A01G25/167 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23406 ,  G05B2219/25067 ,  G05B2219/2625 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: The invention relates to a sprinkler control system (10) for controlling at least one sprinkler (12). A programme system (14) which determines a sprinkler area (16) of the sprinkler (12) using an area chart (18) is provided.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于控制至少一个喷洒器（12）的喷洒器控制系统（10）。 提供了使用区域图（18）来确定喷洒器（12）的喷洒区域（16）的程序系统（14）。

公开(公告)号：US09049821B1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US14500734

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: John Nashed Hanna

Inventor： John Nashed Hanna

IPC: A01G25/16 ,  G01W1/10 ,  G01F1/00 ,  G05D7/06

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  Y02A40/238

Abstract: A watering control system includes a bridge device and a flow control device. The bridge device communicates with a web server to maintain a watering schedule. The bridge device also communicates wirelessly with the flow control device. The flow control device includes an annular inlet for connecting to an external faucet or another source of fluid, an annular outlet for connecting to a hose or another water conveying channel, and a conduit positioned in communication with the inlet and the outlet. The flow control device further includes a wireless receiver and a valve. The receiver is configured to receive a wirelessly transmitted valve activation signal from the bridge device and the valve is configured to open in accordance with the activation signal to enable the fluid to flow through the conduit.

Abstract translation: 浇水控制系统包括桥式装置和流量控制装置。 网桥设备与Web服务器进行通信，以维护浇水时间表。 桥接设备还与流量控制设备进行无线通信。 流量控制装置包括用于连接到外部水龙头或另一个流体源的环形入口，用于连接到软管或另一个输水通道的环形出口以及与入口和出口连通的导管。 流量控制装置还包括无线接收器和阀。 接收器被配置为从桥接装置接收无线传送的阀启动信号，并且阀被配置为根据激活信号打开以使得流体能够流过导管。

公开(公告)号：US20150005965A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14490500

申请日：2014-09-18

Applicant: Rain Bird Corporation

Inventor： Mark M. Ensworth ,  Barbara E. Booth ,  Dean C. Thornton ,  Randall A. Hern ,  Malcolm N. Napier

IPC: A01G25/16 ,  H04W88/00

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G05B2219/2625 ,  H04W88/00 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10T137/1866 ,  Y10T137/189

Abstract: Several embodiments provide wireless irrigation control and related methods. In one implementation, an irrigation control system includes a transmitter unit including a controller and a connector to be coupled to an irrigation controller having station actuation output connectors. The controller is can receive an indication that the irrigation controller has activated an irrigation station, and can cause the transmitter unit to transmit a wireless activation signal responsive to the indication. A receiver unit is coupled to an actuator coupled to an actuatable device, such as an irrigation valve, the actuator configured to actuate the irrigation valve to control the flow of water therethrough. The receiver unit receives the wireless activation signal and in response, causes the actuator to actuate the actuatable device.

Abstract translation: 几个实施例提供无线灌溉控制和相关方法。 在一个实施方式中，灌溉控制系统包括发射器单元，其包括控制器和要耦合到具有站致动输出连接器的冲洗控制器的连接器。 控制器可以接收到灌溉控制器已经激活灌溉站的指示，并且可以使得发射机单元响应于该指示而发送无线激活信号。 接收器单元联接到联接到诸如冲洗阀的可致动装置的致动器，致动器被配置为致动冲洗阀以控制水流通过其中。 接收器单元接收无线激活信号，并且作为响应，使致动器致动可致动装置。

公开(公告)号：US08793025B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US13332337

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: Michael A. Lorenz

Inventor： Michael A. Lorenz

IPC: G05D11/00 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G01F1/00 ,  G01F7/00

CPC classification number: G05D7/0676 ,  A01G25/16 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10T29/494

Abstract: Control devices for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises decoder circuitry located within a first housing and having an electrical connection configured to couple the decoder circuitry to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system; a coil located within a second housing; a first wire electrically coupling the decoder circuitry to a first connection of the coil; and a second wire electrically coupling the decoder circuitry to a second connection of the coil. The coil is configured to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. The first housing, the second housing, the first wire and the second wire are non-separably and functionally connected together.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于基于解码器的灌溉控制系统中的控制装置及相关方法。 在一个实施方式中，灌溉控制装置包括位于第一壳体内的解码器电路，并具有被配置为将解码器电路耦合到基于解码器的灌溉控制系统的控制线路径的电连接; 位于第二壳体内的线圈; 将所述解码器电路电耦合到所述线圈的第一连接的第一线; 以及将解码器电路电耦合到线圈的第二连接的第二线。 线圈被配置成开发足以使响应于来自解码器电路的信号控制灌溉设备的设备的致动的电磁通量。 第一壳体，第二壳体，第一线和第二线不可分离地且功能上连接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20140109990A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13694002

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: Toby Brashear

Inventor： Toby Brashear

IPC: F16L3/00

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10T137/6851

Abstract: A remotely mountable irrigation unit which can be mounted in any location desired by the user, or due to system constraints, which utilizes quick disconnects, for ease of installation or moving to another location. The preferred embodiment of the present invention centralizes all of an irrigation systems control valves, wiring, and includes the irrigation control unit, thus ensuring ease of maintenance and installation. The unit may be controllable via personal computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet allowing the user to program all aspects of the system, from zone irrigation duration, to which zones receive irrigation at what time, and observe system performance such as power consumption, fluid consumption, and determine if there are any leaks in the system via pressure drops sensed at one of the valves.

Abstract translation: 一种可远程安装的冲洗单元，其可以安装在用户期望的任何位置，或者由于系统限制，其利用快速断开，便于安装或移动到另一位置。 本发明的优选实施例集中了所有灌溉系统控制阀，布线，并且包括灌溉控制单元，从而确保维护和安装的容易性。 该单元可以通过个人计算机，膝上型计算机，智能电话或平板电脑进行控制，从而允许用户从区域灌溉持续时间内对所有方面进行编程，在哪个区域接收灌溉，并观察系统性能，如功耗，流体 消耗，并且通过在其中一个阀处感测到的压降来确定系统中是否存在泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US20130297082A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13934161

申请日：2013-07-02

Applicant: Rain Bird Corporation

Inventor： Mark M. Ensworth ,  Barbara E. Booth ,  Dean C. Thornton ,  Randall A. Hern ,  Malcolm N. Napier

IPC: A01G25/16

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G05B2219/2625 ,  H04W88/00 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10T137/1866 ,  Y10T137/189

Abstract: Several embodiments provide wireless irrigation control and related methods. In one implementation, an irrigation control system includes a transmitter unit including a controller and a connector to be coupled to an irrigation controller having station actuation output connectors. The controller is can receive an indication that the irrigation controller has activated an irrigation station, and can cause the transmitter unit to transmit a wireless activation signal responsive to the indication. A receiver unit is coupled to an actuator coupled to an actuatable device, such as an irrigation valve, the actuator configured to actuate the irrigation valve to control the flow of water therethrough. The receiver unit receives the wireless activation signal and in response, causes the actuator to actuate the actuatable device. In some implementations, the receiver unit includes a capacitor charging circuit and battery to power the receiver unit and drive and control a latching solenoid.

Abstract translation: 几个实施例提供无线灌溉控制和相关方法。 在一个实施方式中，灌溉控制系统包括发射器单元，其包括控制器和要耦合到具有站致动输出连接器的冲洗控制器的连接器。 控制器可以接收到灌溉控制器已经激活灌溉站的指示，并且可以使得发射机单元响应于该指示而发送无线激活信号。 接收器单元联接到联接到诸如冲洗阀的可致动装置的致动器，致动器被配置为致动冲洗阀以控制水流通过其中。 接收器单元接收无线激活信号，并且作为响应，使致动器致动可致动装置。 在一些实施方式中，接收器单元包括电容器充电电路和电池，用于为接收器单元供电并驱动和控制闭锁螺线管。

公开(公告)号：US08369996B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US12431462

申请日：2009-04-28

Applicant: Wayne D. Choat

Inventor： Wayne D. Choat

IPC: G05D11/00

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  A01G25/092 ,  Y02A40/238 ,  Y10T137/1866

Abstract: To allow for optimal uniform application of irrigation fluid in a field space outfitted with a center pivot irrigation machine having a main pipeline and an auxiliary or corner pipeline, the auxiliary pipeline is operable to both lead and lag the main pipeline as the main pipeline makes a progressive rotation in a single direction through the field space. In one embodiment a control system for the irrigation machine comprises a buried cable control system. In another embodiment a control system comprises a global positioning satellite control system. In a third embodiment a control system comprises at least two position sensing devices, a first device for sensing an angle of the main pipeline with respect to a center tower and a second device for sensing an angle between the main pipeline and the auxiliary pipeline, and a speed controlling device for controlling a speed of rotation of the main and auxiliary pipelines.

Abstract translation: 为了能够在配有具有主管线和辅助或拐角管道的中心枢轴灌溉机的现场空间中实现最佳的均匀施用，辅助管道可操作以在主管线形成 通过场空间沿单个方向逐行旋转。 在一个实施例中，用于灌溉机器的控制系统包括埋入式电缆控制系统。 在另一个实施例中，控制系统包括全球定位卫星控制系统。 在第三实施例中，控制系统包括至少两个位置检测装置，用于感测主管道相对于中心塔的角度的第一装置和用于感测主管道和辅助管道之间的角度的第二装置，以及 用于控制主管道和辅助管道的旋转速度的速度控制装置。