GB2599811A - Improvements in or relating to fluid delivery - Google Patents
Improvements in or relating to fluid delivery Download PDFInfo
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- GB2599811A GB2599811A GB2117614.4A GB202117614A GB2599811A GB 2599811 A GB2599811 A GB 2599811A GB 202117614 A GB202117614 A GB 202117614A GB 2599811 A GB2599811 A GB 2599811A
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- boat
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- fluid
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- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 title claims abstract 14
- 239000007921 spray Substances 0.000 claims abstract 16
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims 6
- 238000005507 spraying Methods 0.000 claims 4
- 230000001419 dependent effect Effects 0.000 claims 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
- B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
- B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
- B63B1/14—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected resiliently or having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
- A01M7/00—Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
- A01M7/0025—Mechanical sprayers
- A01M7/0032—Pressure sprayers
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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
- B05B15/00—Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
- B05B15/60—Arrangements for mounting, supporting or holding spraying apparatus
- B05B15/68—Arrangements for adjusting the position of spray heads
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
- B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
- B63B1/10—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
- B63B1/14—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected resiliently or having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration
- B63B2001/145—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected resiliently or having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration having means for actively varying hull shape or configuration
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
- B63B2035/002—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for for inland waters, e.g. for use on canals or rivers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
- B63B2035/006—Unmanned surface vessels, e.g. remotely controlled
- B63B2035/008—Unmanned surface vessels, e.g. remotely controlled remotely controlled
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Insects & Arthropods (AREA)
- Pest Control & Pesticides (AREA)
- Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
- Zoology (AREA)
- Environmental Sciences (AREA)
- Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
- Catching Or Destruction (AREA)
Abstract
A boat is provided for dispensing a targeted fluid spray. The boat comprises: a propulsion system configured to maneuver the boat; a container configured to receive the fluid; and a spray nozzle in fluid communication with the container. The spray nozzle is operatively connected to a conduit configured to adjust the direction of the spray. The boat also includes a pump connected to the container and configured to eject the fluid from the container and out through the spray nozzle, in use.
Claims (30)
1. A boat for providing a targeted fluid spray, the boat comprising: a propulsion system configured to maneuver the boat; a container configured to receive the fluid; a spray nozzle in fluid communication with the container, wherein the spray nozzle is connected to a conduit comprising at least two degrees of freedom configured to adjust the direction of the spray; and a pump connected to the container and configured to eject fluid from the container and out through the spray nozzle, in use.
2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the conduit is a fluid channel that provides the fluid communication between the spray nozzle and the container.
3. The boat according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising at least one adjustable joint connected to the conduit and configured to provide the at least two degrees of freedom.
4. The boat according to claim 3, wherein the at least one adjustable joint is motorised.
5. The boat according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the at least one adjustable joint is configured to rotate 360 degrees in the horizontal plane.
6. The boat according to any of claims 3 to 5, wherein the at least one joint is configured to rotate up to 90 degrees from a substantially vertical axis.
7. The boat according to any preceding claim, wherein the boat comprises a main body and wherein the spray nozzle is located outside of the envelope of the main body.
8. The boat according to any preceding claim, wherein the conduit comprises at least a first and second member that are connected by a second joint, the second joint configured to allow relative movement of the second member with respect to the first member.
9. The boat according to claim 8, wherein the second joint comprises at least two degrees of freedom.
10. The boat according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the second joint is configured to allow rotation of the second member in any plane with respect to the first member.
11. The boat according to any preceding claim, wherein the spray nozzle is connected to the conduit via a third joint, wherein the third joint comprises at least one degree of freedom.
12. The boat according to any preceding claim, further comprising at least one vision system.
13. The boat according to claim 12, wherein the vision system is a surveillance camera.
14. The boat according to claims 12 or 13, wherein the vision system is a 360 degree surveillance camera.
15. The boat according to any of claims 13 to14, wherein the vision system is a radar, SONAR or LIDAR sensor.
16. The boat according to any of claims 12 to 15, wherein the vision system is connected to the conduit.
17. The boat according to any of claims 12 to 16, wherein the vision system is protected by a cover.
18. The boat according to any preceding claim, wherein the main body comprises at least one outrigger.
19. The boat according to claim 18, wherein the outrigger is attached to the main body using an adjustable arm which is configured to maintain the outrigger adjacent to or within the envelope of the main body.
20. The boat according to claim 19, wherein the adjustable arm is configured to expand and/or retract based on the position of the conduit.
21. The boat according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pump is adjustable, in use.
22. The boat according to any preceding claim, wherein the conduit comprises a flow regulator.
23. The boat according to any preceding claim, wherein the spray nozzle is configured to produce a constant spray pattern.
24. The boat according to any preceding claim, wherein the boat is operated by a remote control.
25. The boat according to any preceding claim, wherein the boat is configured to be carried by hand .
26. A method for spraying a fluid onto a target, the method comprising the steps of: providing a boat according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the container contains a fluid; maneuvering the boat to a position between 100mm and 5000mm from the target to be sprayed; spraying the fluid onto the target.
27. The method according to claims 26 when dependent from claim 18, further comprising the step of deploying at least one outrigger after the boat has been maneuvered into position and prior to spraying.
28. The method according to claim 27, wherein the deployment of the outrigger occurs automatically in dependence on the deployment of the conduit.
29. The method according to any one of claims 26 to 28 wherein the spray pattern is adjusted during the spraying step.
30. The method according to any one of claims 26 to 29, wherein the target is sprayed whilst the boat is moving with respect to the target.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBGB1908845.9A GB201908845D0 (en) | 2019-06-20 | 2019-06-20 | Improvements in or relating to herbicide delivery |
| PCT/GB2020/051488 WO2020254820A1 (en) | 2019-06-20 | 2020-06-19 | Improvements in or relating to fluid delivery |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB202117614D0 GB202117614D0 (en) | 2022-01-19 |
| GB2599811A true GB2599811A (en) | 2022-04-13 |
| GB2599811B GB2599811B (en) | 2023-05-31 |
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| GBGB1908845.9A Ceased GB201908845D0 (en) | 2019-06-20 | 2019-06-20 | Improvements in or relating to herbicide delivery |
| GB2117614.4A Active GB2599811B (en) | 2019-06-20 | 2020-06-19 | Improvements in or relating to fluid delivery |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GBGB1908845.9A Ceased GB201908845D0 (en) | 2019-06-20 | 2019-06-20 | Improvements in or relating to herbicide delivery |
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| GB (2) | GB201908845D0 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2020254820A1 (en) |
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| CN114408086B (en) * | 2022-01-11 | 2025-01-21 | 上海海洋大学 | A dual-mode variable structure surface navigation device and a variable structure method thereof |
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Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US5089120A (en) * | 1987-07-20 | 1992-02-18 | Eberhardt Thomas E | Treatment vessel for bodies of water with laterally adjustable pontoons |
| US6269763B1 (en) * | 1998-02-20 | 2001-08-07 | Richard Lawrence Ken Woodland | Autonomous marine vehicle |
| KR101460945B1 (en) * | 2014-05-30 | 2014-11-14 | 신정일 | Remote Control Boat for Spraying Agricultural Chemical |
| US20180264640A1 (en) * | 2014-10-22 | 2018-09-20 | Q-Bot Limited | Robotic Device |
| CN109606580A (en) * | 2019-01-09 | 2019-04-12 | 上海大学 | An anti-surge unmanned patrol boat |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US5089120A (en) * | 1987-07-20 | 1992-02-18 | Eberhardt Thomas E | Treatment vessel for bodies of water with laterally adjustable pontoons |
| US6269763B1 (en) * | 1998-02-20 | 2001-08-07 | Richard Lawrence Ken Woodland | Autonomous marine vehicle |
| KR101460945B1 (en) * | 2014-05-30 | 2014-11-14 | 신정일 | Remote Control Boat for Spraying Agricultural Chemical |
| US20180264640A1 (en) * | 2014-10-22 | 2018-09-20 | Q-Bot Limited | Robotic Device |
| CN109606580A (en) * | 2019-01-09 | 2019-04-12 | 上海大学 | An anti-surge unmanned patrol boat |
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| GB202117614D0 (en) | 2022-01-19 |
| WO2020254820A1 (en) | 2020-12-24 |
| GB201908845D0 (en) | 2019-08-07 |
| GB2599811B (en) | 2023-05-31 |
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