Abstract: A flexible, self-adjusting flow nozzle is provided, optimally configured for agricultural uses. The nozzle flexes automatically in response to changes in fluid pressure, thereby maintaining an optimal droplet size and spray area for a variety of flow rates. The self-adjusting characteristic of the nozzle allows for the creation of a fully or semi-automatic spray system. The fully automatic system uses a GPS receiver to compare actual geographic data against a predetermined flow plan for automatically making adjustments to flow rate in order to accommodate both speed changes and varying crop needs. The semi-automatic system uses a manually controlled flow rate but utilizes the self-adjusting capabilities of the spray nozzle.

Abstract: A flexible, self-adjusting flow nozzle is provided, optimally configured for agricultural uses. The nozzle flexes automatically in response to changes in fluid pressure, thereby maintaining an optimal droplet size and spray area for a variety of flow rates. The self-adjusting characteristic of the nozzle allows for the creation of a fully or semi-automatic spray system. The fully automatic system uses a GPS receiver to compare actual geographic data against a predetermined flow plan for automatically making adjustments to flow rate in order to accommodate both speed changes and varying crop needs. The semiautomatic system uses a manually controlled flow rate but utilizes the self-adjusting capabilities of the spray nozzle.

Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly is disclosed which includes a nozzle body having opposed inlet and outlet ends and an elongated passage extending therebetween. A fluid inlet passage communicates with the elongated passage through a side wall of the nozzle body. A member is disposed within the elongated passage and has a neck portion, a head portion, and an air passage extending therethrough. An annular chamber is defined by the elongated passage and the neck portion. The head portion cooperates with a shoulder defined within the elongated passage and has an outflow slot intersecting the air passage. Fluid is fed through the fluid inlet passage into the annular chamber, is metered into the outflow slot, and therein mixed with air emanating from the air passage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for variable flow control for precision applications, such as agrochemical applications. The invention is directed towards a flow control device comprising a metering rod moveably mounted within a housing. The position of the metering rod is controllable so as to control the flow rate, flow angle and/or droplet size of fluid passing through the flow control device of the present invention.