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EP0031649A2 - Behälter und Behälterträger zur Verwendung beim elektrostatischen Versprühen - Google Patents

Behälter und Behälterträger zur Verwendung beim elektrostatischen Versprühen Download PDF

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EP0031649A2
EP0031649A2 EP80304204A EP80304204A EP0031649A2 EP 0031649 A2 EP0031649 A2 EP 0031649A2 EP 80304204 A EP80304204 A EP 80304204A EP 80304204 A EP80304204 A EP 80304204A EP 0031649 A2 EP0031649 A2 EP 0031649A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B5/00—Electrostatic spraying apparatus; Spraying apparatus with means for charging the spray electrically; Apparatus for spraying liquids or other fluent materials by other electric means
    • B05B5/16—Arrangements for supplying liquids or other fluent material

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  • This invention relates to containers and holders therefor, and in particular to such containers and holders for use in the electrostatic spraying of liquids.
  • the apparatus disclosed in U.K. Patent No.1569707 comprises essentially a discharge nozzle; a field-intensifying electrode disposed around the nozzle; a container for supplying liquid to be sprayed to the nozzle; and a high voltage generator for applying a high voltage to the nozzle, the electrode being earthed. In this way a strong electric field may be produced between the nozzle and the electrode, sufficient to atomise liquid passing through the nozzle.
  • This apparatus is particularly suitable for the application of pesticides at low or ultra-low volume (typically at a spray application rate in the range 0.5 to 10 litres spray liquid per hectare).
  • Low and ultra-low volume spraying have several recognised advantages, as well as being especially suitable where water is not readily available as a spray diluent, but they also have one disadvantage. Of necessity, they must use relatively concentrated pesticidal compositions. Such compositions frequently have a greater or lesser degree of human toxicity, and for this reason it is desirable that they should be handled as little as possible. A particular danger is the decantation of poisonous liquids into beverage bottles.
  • a pesticide sprayer to provide the best service, must be reliable and adaptable. Desirably it should be able to spray pesticides of several different kinds. Different pesticides come in different formulations, having different electrical properties, and requiring to be sprayed in differing droplet sizes to give optimum effect. In the apparatus of U.K. Patent 1569707 useful and convenient control over droplet size and spraying properties/can be provided by varying the applied voltage; but the size of the nozzle and its position relative to the surrounding electrode may also require adjustment to suit the formulation being sprayed. It is often difficult to do this reliably in the field.
  • pesticide sprayers spray-tanks, spray-lines and nozzles
  • spray-lines normally require careful cleaning between application of different pesticides; otherwise, for example, traces of herbicide may damage crops being sprayed against fungal attack.
  • the need for such cleaning is increased when formulations are to be sprayed electrostatically, since contamination may affect their electrical properties. Thorough cleaning may damage nozzles, leading to incorrect spray application.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide containers suitable for use in electrostatic spraying apparatus of the kind described in U.K. Patent 1569707 which enable a number of the problems outlined above to be mitigated or overcome.
  • a container for a liquid to be electrostatically sprayed suitable for mounting on a holder carrying a high voltage generator, a power source, a field-intensifying electrode and electrical connections for connecting the field-intensifying electrode to one output terminal of the high voltage generator, the container having:
  • a holder suitable for receiving a container according to the invention which comprises a body carrying a high voltage generator, a power source therefor, a field-intensifying electrode, electrical connections for connecting the electrode to an output terminal of the high voltage generator, and mounting means complementary to the mounting means on the container for locating the container on the holder with the spray orifice adjacent the electrode.
  • a sprayer formed by the combination of a container according to the invention mounted upon a holder according to the invention.
  • the term 'conducting surface' is intended to include a semi-conducting surface.
  • the container nozzle Prior to mounting on the holder, the container nozzle requires to be sealed against the emission of liquid.
  • One or more conventional sealing means may be employed, for example a screw cap or a metal foil seal over the nozzle, or both.
  • the container seal may be adapted to be opened when, and preferably only when, located on the holder. Such opening may take place during such location, or subsequently: furthermore, the opening may be actuated mechanically or electrically.
  • a knife or spike on the holder may cut or pierce a metal foil over the nozzle of the container.
  • the container nozzle may be sealed by a valve, e.g. a spring-biassed ball valve which is opened during mounting by contact with a detent on the holder.
  • means are provided on the holder for maintaining one output terminal of the high voltage generator at or near earth potential.
  • Such means may be a conductor, for connection to earth, for example, a trailing earth wire dependant from the holder.
  • the earthed terminal of the high voltage generator is arranged for connection to the field-intensifying electrode rather than to the container nozzle. Charging of the spray is then by direct contact, rather than by induction, and there is a stronger electrostatic field transporting the spray to its (earthed) target.
  • one of the two electrical connections of the high voltage generator terminals with the field-intensifying electrode and the container nozzle may be through earth; though a more direct connection is sometimes convenient.
  • the field-intensifying electrode may be of bare metal or may be wholly or partially covered with insulating material.
  • the container also requires a means of equalising the external and internal pressure during spraying, for example an air vent, or non-rigid walls.
  • Containers according to the invention may be filled with properly formulated spray liquid by the manufacturer, and after the containers are closed, the spray liquid will remain uncontaminated until it is actually sprayed. There is no need to clean spray-tanks, spray-lines or nozzles to avoid contamination, so different products can be sprayed successively without undue loss of time. Toxic hazards through handling by operators are minimised; errors by field operators in mixing and dilution procedures are eliminated. After use, the containers according to the invention may be returned to the manufacturer for refilling; or may be discarded. Containers may be made from one or more elements of plastics material by, for example, injection moulding or blow moulding, or a combination of the two. The conducting elements of the containers (nozzle, contact and connections) may be provided by metal inserts,,or by application of conductive metallic coatings or paints to the container surface or by the use of partly-conducting plastics.
  • One suitable form of power source is an electrical storage battery.
  • the amount of electrical energy required to atomise liquid is remarkably low.
  • a typical example may be considered: a vessel containing 500 ml of liquid to be sprayed at a rate of 0.1 ml per second, with a droplet size of about 100 microns, and a charge to mass ratio of 5 x 10 -3 coulombs per kilgram.
  • the current carried by droplets atomising from the nozzle is thus 0.5 microamperes.
  • the required cell rating is considerably less than that of most readily available torch batteries.
  • An example of another form of power source which may be used in the invention is a solar cell.
  • Suitable high voltages for use in the invention range from about 1 to about 30 kilovolts, and most conveniently from about 5 to about 25 kilovolts.
  • the container comprises a generally flask-shaped body (1) of blow-moulded high density polyethylene, the neck of which is in liquid-tight sealed engagement with a collar (2) injection-moulded from polyacetal. It contains a solution (40) of 10% by weight of an insecticide in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent.
  • the collar (2) is formed of two concentric cylinders (3) and (4) joined near their ends to form an annulus.
  • a polyacetal plug (5) Within the inner cylinder (4) is a polyacetal plug (5), whose external diameter is somewhat less than that of the internal diameter of the cylinder (4).
  • the plug (5) is held in place within the cylinder (4) by outwardly projecting lugs (6). It thus forms, in cooperation with the cylinder (4), an annular channel (7) of capillary dimensions through which spray liquid may pass.
  • the plug (5) is also provided with a central bore carrying a polythene capillary tube (8) which extends upwardly into the body (1) of the container.
  • the annular nozzle formed by the combination of the plug (5) and the cylinder (4) is closed against liquid leakage by sealing cap (9) (shown in position only in Figure 3).
  • the rim (17) of the inner cylinder (4) is coated with electrically conductive paint to form an annular conductor.
  • the conductive rim (17) is connected by an electrically conductive paint strip (18), passing down the inside of the cylinder (4) and over the top rim of the collar, to a brass contact stud (19) on the outside of the collar (2).
  • the conductive strip (18) is protected within the body (1) of the container by insulating varnish.
  • a projecting key (20) is also formed on the outside of collar (2).
  • the holder for the container comprises a body (21) suitable for holding in the hand carrying a variable high voltage generator (22) (233P, 0-20 kilovolts, 200 microamp module.
  • the body (21) is of generally elongated form, and terminates in a ring (23) of a rigid plastics material, the inside of which is adapted to receive the collar (2) of the container.
  • a key way (24) corresponds to the key (20) on the collar (2).
  • a metal annulus (25) which serves as a field-intensifying electrode.
  • a brass contact stud (27) is mounted on the inside of the ring (23) so as to be able to contact stud (19) on the container.
  • the power source (26) is a bank of dry cells carried in the body (21) of the holder.
  • the positive pole of the power source (26) is connected by an insulated electrical conductor (28) to a switch (29), which, in the 'on' position, leads via a conductor (30) to the positive input terminal of the high voltage generator (22).
  • the negative pole of power source (26) is connected via an insulated electrical conductor (31) to a conductor (32) for connection to earth: the conductor (32) is a metal wire with a bare end for trailing along the ground.
  • the stud (27) connects via an insulated electrical conductor (33) to the positive high voltage output terminal (34) of the generator (22).
  • the negative output terminal (35) of the generator (22) is connected to the earth wire (32), as is the metal annulus (25).
  • the container In operation, the container is placed in an upright position, and the sealing cap (9) removed.
  • the ring (23) of the holder is then placed over the collar (2) of the container, over which it is a push fit, and the two mating parts are pushed together.
  • the ring (23) grips the collar (2) sufficiently tightly to hold the container in position; the key (20) on the container cooperates with the key way (24) to hold the container in a position in which contacts (19) and (27) touch.
  • the circuit so formed is shown in Figure 6.
  • the holder is now used to invert the container over the target to be sprayed, and liquid starts to drip from the channel (7).
  • the switch (29) is at once turned to the 'on' position.
  • a strong electrostatic field is thereby created between the charged nozzle (17) and the earthed metal annulus (25), functioning as a field-intensifying electrode. This causes liquid emerging adjacent to the surface (17) to atomise, and be projected downwardly as a fine spray, of controlled 'particle size, towards any desired target.
  • the decreasing pressure within the container is equalised by air passing up through the central capillary tube (18). Spraying is stopped by turning off the switch (29) and turning the container mouth upwards.
  • the container illustrated is intended to be disposable. However, reusable containers may also be made.
  • the device described includes a conductor for connection to earth in the form of a trailing bare metal wire. This has the disadvantage that it may become caught up or tangled.
  • the device works best with an earth conection; but it need not be of low resistance.
  • the conductor for connection to earth may be, for example a metallised strip along the handle of the holder. When the operator grasps the handle, an electrical pathway to earth is formed through the operator's body. Though this pathway has high resistance, we have found that it is generally adequate.
  • the voltage on the container electrode may be up to about one or two hundred volts above that of earth, even when the operator is wearing rubber boots in relatively dry conditions. Such a voltage on the electrode is little different from that of earth, relative to the potential on the nozzle of several thousand volts. The current flowing through the operator is so small that there is no danger to him whatever, nor can he even feel anything.
  • the container (48), shown in figures 7 and 8, comprises a bottle (49), formed by processes including blow-moulding from clear polyethylene terephthalate, having a shoulder (50) with an exterior thread (52) and a neck (51) with an exterior thread (53).
  • the neck (51) carries an annular nozzle (54) threaded thereon.
  • This nozzle is injection-moulded from conductive plastics material (nylon containing 30% by weight carbon black) in two pieces (55) and (56) forming respectively the outer and inner wall elements of the nozzle (54).
  • Outer wall (55) comprises a tube (58) having at its upper end an enlarged skirt (59) carrying inner and outer threads (60) and (61). From the upper end of skirt (59), a resiliently deformable flange (63) extends outwardly.
  • a set of ratchet teeth (64) are formed round the inner circumference of skirt (59). Thread (60) on skirt (59) mates with thread (53) on bottle (59); when the two are screwed together ratchet teeth (64) engage with a mating set of ratchet teeth (65) fixed in the outer lip of neck (51) of the bottle (49). This prevents bottle (49) and nozzle (54), once assembled, from being taken apart again.
  • a circumferential wier (66) supports a resilient rubber 0-ring (67); this acts as a liquid-tight seal between nozzle (54) and the lip of neck (51).
  • Tube (58) is formed with seven vertical ribs (68), separated by channels (69). Within tube (58) is carried inner wall element (56) of the annular nozzle (57). This is also generally tubular in shape and comprises a bottom portion (70) which is a push-fit into tube (58), fitting snugly within it against ribs (68); a central radial flange (71) which abuts the heads (72) of the ribs (68), and an upper portion (73) with a mouth (74) partially closed by a threaded bolt (75) which is a push-fit therein.
  • the mouth (74) has three castellations (76) which expose part of the thread of the nut (75); the inner bore of mouth (74) is smooth, not threaded.
  • the lower end of bottom portion (70) is formed with a circumferential indentation forming an annular orifice (78) between inner and outer walls (55) and (56). The channels (69) lead into this orifice (78).
  • Figure 11 shows a cap (80) formed of nylon which may be screwed on to nozzle (54) to retain liquid during carriage and storage. It comprises a skirt (81) externally milled with internal thread (82) for mating with the external thread (61) on the nozzle (54). Skirt (81) has a dependent wall (86) fixed with an inner circumferential projection (83) which in use forms a liquid-tight seal against the outer wall of tube (58). From the base (84) of cap (80) a long nose (85) projects upwardly; in use this has no sealing function, but fills most of the space between nut (75) and projection (83) so that the minimum of liquid is lost when cap (80) is removed.
  • Figures 9 and 10 show a holder (90) for container (48) consisting of a plastics support (89) and a carrying handle (91).
  • the support (89) is of tough rigid non-conducting plastics material (e.g. glass-filled nylon) and comprises two short co-axial hollow cylinders (92) and (93) connected by a sloping shoulder (94).
  • the upper cylinder (92) has an internal thread (95) which will receive and mate with the external thread (52) of bottle (49).
  • Lower cylinder (93) is wide enough admit nozzle (54) carrying cap (80), with a small clearance.
  • the bottom of cylinder (93) is formed with an outwardly-directed radial flange (96).
  • flange (96) Just above flange (96), at the base of cylinder (93), is a bare metal annulus (97).
  • a large lug (98) At one side of support (89) is a large lug (98), formed with a socket (99) for receiving the end of carrying handle (91), a rod of insulating plastics material (such as fibreglass).
  • Within handle (91) are carried two electrical leads (100) and (101), the former being connected to one output terminal of 25 KV high voltage generator (102) carried in the handle (91), and the latter being connected to earth.
  • Lead (100) is accommodated in blind bore (103) adjacent the interior surface of shoulder (94), and makes contact with round-headed self-tapping metal screw (104).
  • Lead (101) passes through bore (105) and is connected to metal annulus (97).
  • generator (102) is powered by four 1.5 volt flashlight batteries (106) through a spring-loaded push button switch (107).
  • Generator (102), batteries (106) and switch (107) are all mounted on handle (91).
  • the earth connection (108) is provided through a trailing bare wire twisted into in a plastic twine base.
  • bottle (49) is first filled with a suitable liquid for spraying (e.g. a 10% by weight formulation of a fungicide in a hydrocarbon solvent, the formulation having a resistivity of 1 x 10 8 ohm cm and a viscosity of 5 centistokes, both measured at 20°C).
  • a suitable liquid for spraying e.g. a 10% by weight formulation of a fungicide in a hydrocarbon solvent, the formulation having a resistivity of 1 x 10 8 ohm cm and a viscosity of 5 centistokes, both measured at 20°C.
  • Nozzle (54) is then screwed on to thread (53), and ratchet teeth (64) and (65) engage, fixing nozzle (54) permanently in position.
  • Cap (80) is then screwed on to thread (61).
  • the container (48) so formed is now transported to the site at which it is desired to use it. Here it is screwed into holder (89), using threads (52) and (95). Flange (63) contacts
  • Liquid begins to drip out of annulus (78), while air is sucked into the container up the central bore of insert (56). To enter the container, air has to pass along the long helical groove formed between the thread of bolt (75) and the smooth inner surface of mouth (74).
  • the generator (102) is activated by depressing the switch (107), thereby communicating a potential of 25 KV to the nozzle (54) via lead (100), screw (104) and flange (63).
  • a powerful electric field is generated between the charged nozzle orifice (78) and the earthed conductor (97). This draws out the liquid leaving the orifice (78) into ligaments, which break up into highly charged particles of uniform size, which are attracted to and evenly coat the target.
  • the form of nozzle shown in Figures 7-11 produces a steady flow-rate after a short period (of the order of 45 seconds) in which equilibrium is reached.
  • the equilibrium flow-rate for a liquid of given viscosity is dependent on the width and breadth of the channels (69) and the length and cross-section of the helical air-bleed channel.
  • the seven channels (69) are 0.3 mm deep and 1.6 mm wide, the annular orifice being 0.3 mm in width with an external diameter of 13 mm; the path of the helical air-bleed is about 9-10 cm long, with a cross-section of about 0.4 sq. mm. and the resulting flow-rate is about 0.07 ml/second.
  • the invention further comprises a container for the electrostatic spraying of liquids including a vessel having a neck, an electrically- conductive nozzle mounted in said neck and having a body, a mouth for dispensing liquid from the vessel and an air-bleed for feeding air into the vessel:
  • the apparatus of the invention has been described with particular reference to its use in pesticide spraying, in particular of compositions comprising pesticides in organic liquid carriers, for which it has special advantages. However, it also has advantages in respect to spraying of coatings or paints, for example by the home decorator.
  • Holders for the container are conveniently adapted for holding in the hand; but they may also comprise means for self-propulsion, e.g. being carried in or forming part of vehicles such as tractors or aircraft, when they may support more than one container.
  • the power source may be a battery or generator carried in the vehicle.

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