Patents by Inventor Xingye ZHU

Xingye ZHU has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11752508
    Abstract: A water-fertilizer-pesticide integrated multifunctional irrigation spray head, mainly including a first spray hole, a second spray hole, a spray head cap, a spray head body, an atomization core, water passing holes, springs, cover sheets, a pipe connector, water outlet holes, a throat cavity, a chamfered groove, and a helical groove. The spray head is configured as a double-flow channel structure. The spray head body and the atomization core are provided in the spray head cap. The atomization core is provided in an inner cavity of the spray head body and is threadedly connected. The bottom of the spray head body is provided with cover sheets, each of the cover sheets is connected by a respective one of the springs. When the working pressure is a low pressure, the cover sheets are in an open state, and the liquid is sprayed by means of two flow channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: JIANGSU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Junping Liu, Hong Li, Shouqi Yuan, Xingye Zhu, Yangfan Li
  • Patent number: 11504730
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for calculating instantaneous sprinkler strength comprising: ensuring that a translational sprinkler (1) maintains a stable operating state, placing b rain barrels (3) at a distance of a metres from the translational sprinkler (1), and moving the translational sprinkler (1) to obtain measurement data; calculating movement time, and the average sprayed water depth received by the rain barrels (3); assuming the distribution form of the amount of water of the translational sprinkler (1), establishing a function relationship between an instantaneous sprinkler strength ht and the movement time t, and calculating a variable in the function relationship; and substituting into the established function relationship a specific numerical value of an instantaneous point in time t of the movement of the translational sprinkler (1), so that the value of ht obtained is a numerical value of the instantaneous sprinkler strength of the translational sprinkler (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Jiangsu University
    Inventors: Xingye Zhu, Junping Liu, Shouqi Yuan, Kun Tian, Jinghong Wan
  • Patent number: 11260408
    Abstract: The invention discloses a sprinkler for achieving a high atomization effect under a low pressure condition, which belongs to a modern agricultural micro-irrigation apparatus, and comprises a low-pressure fine atomizing nozzle, a small motor fan, a storage battery pack, slotted brackets, a screw rod and adjustable screw nuts, the components of the sprinkler are connected with each other via threads and bolts, and the slotted bracket has a U-shaped slot. The low-pressure atomizing sprinkler can realize height adjustment of the sprinkler through threaded connection of the threaded connecting pipe according to the height of the plant to be sprinkled, and the operation is simple. Effective atomization can be achieved under a low pressure condition and atomization uniformity can be improved by the action of the small motor fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Jiangsu University
    Inventors: Shouqi Yuan, Xingye Zhu, Xinkun Wang, Linguo Zhang, Mengya Lu
  • Patent number: 11182516
    Abstract: A method for optimizing a rotation angle of an outlet of an atomizing nozzle is provided. The atomizing nozzle includes a nozzle core and a nozzle body. The method includes the following steps: measuring an outlet flow rate Q0 of the atomizing nozzle under a rated working pressure when an outlet clearance between the nozzle core and the nozzle body is ?=0; setting the outlet clearance between the nozzle core and the nozzle body by changing a phase angle between the nozzle core and the nozzle body, and measuring an outlet flow rate Q1 of the atomizing nozzle in a stable working state under the rated working pressure; calculating a flow coefficient of the atomizing nozzle; calculating the outlet clearance of the atomizing nozzle according to an expected outlet flow rate Q2 of the atomizing nozzle and the flow coefficient of the atomizing nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: JIANGSU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xingye Zhu, Shouqi Yuan, Junping Liu, Fordjour Alexander, Keji Lu
  • Publication number: 20210354150
    Abstract: The invention discloses a sprinkler for achieving a high atomization effect under a low pressure condition, which belongs to a modern agricultural micro-irrigation apparatus, and comprises a low-pressure fine atomizing nozzle, a small motor fan, a storage battery pack, slotted brackets, a screw rod and adjustable screw nuts, the components of the sprinkler are connected with each other via threads and bolts, and the slotted bracket has a U-shaped slot. The low-pressure atomizing sprinkler can realize height adjustment of the sprinkler through threaded connection of the threaded connecting pipe according to the height of the plant to be sprinkled, and the operation is simple. Effective atomization can be achieved under a low pressure condition and atomization uniformity can be improved by the action of the small motor fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Shouqi YUAN, Xingye ZHU, Xinkun WANG, Linguo ZHANG, Mengya LU
  • Patent number: 11140839
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for calculating the depth of sprayed water of a translational sprinkler in different working conditions, involving placing rain barrels (3) in n rows in the movement direction of a translational sprinkler (1), each row having m barrels, such that the spray radius of rain droplets can completely cover the rain barrels (3) while ensuring that the translational sprinkler (1) is spraying stably; calculating the average sprinkler strength of each rain barrel (3); drawing a relationship curve of the sprinkler strength and the distance from the centre; setting the movement speed s of the translational sprinkler (1); establishing a function relationship between a sprinkler strength d? and time t; calculating the time t2 needed for the translational sprinkler (1) to completely pass one of the rain barrels (3); and with the condition that the movement time is t2, performing mathematical integration on the sprinkler strength function to obtain the sprinkled depth of water at a certain rain barrel (
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Jiangsu University
    Inventors: Xingye Zhu, Shouqi Yuan, Junping Liu, Jinghong Wan, Kun Tian
  • Publication number: 20210256178
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for optimizing a rotation angle of an outlet of an atomizing nozzle, the atomizing nozzle including a nozzle core and a nozzle body, wherein the method includes the following steps: measuring an outlet flow rate Q0 of the atomizing nozzle under a rated working pressure when an outlet clearance between the nozzle core and the nozzle body is ?=0; setting the outlet clearance between the nozzle core and the nozzle body by changing a phase angle between the nozzle core and the nozzle body, and measuring an outlet flow rate Q1 of the atomizing nozzle in a stable working state under the rated working pressure; calculating a flow coefficient of the atomizing nozzle; calculating the outlet clearance of the atomizing nozzle according to an expected outlet flow rate Q2 of the atomizing nozzle and the flow coefficient of the atomizing nozzle; and according to the assembly relationship between the nozzle core and the nozzle body, changing the phase angle between the nozzle core and
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: JIANGSU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xingye ZHU, Shouqi YUAN, Junping LIU, Fordjour ALEXANDER, Keji LU
  • Publication number: 20210245179
    Abstract: A water-fertilizer-pesticide integrated multifunctional irrigation spray head, mainly including a first spray hole, a second spray hole, a spray head cap, a spray head body, an atomization core, water passing holes, springs, cover sheets, a pipe connector, water outlet holes, a throat cavity, a chamfered groove, and a helical groove. The spray head is configured as a double-flow channel structure. The spray head body and the atomization core are provided in the spray head cap. The atomization core is provided in an inner cavity of the spray head body and is threadedly connected. The bottom of the spray head body is provided with cover sheets, each of the cover sheets is connected by a respective one of the springs. When the working pressure is a low pressure, the cover sheets are in an open state, and the liquid is sprayed by means of two flow channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: JIANGSU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Junping LIU, Hong LI, Shouqi YUAN, Xingye ZHU, Yangfan LI
  • Patent number: 10984149
    Abstract: An optimization design method for a spatial flow passage of a low-pressure even spray nozzle, relating to a design method for an essential apparatus in a water-saving irrigation system, such as a spray irrigation system. Specifically, if the model and the inlet diameter of a nozzle are determined, the shape and the size of the cross section of an outlet, a flow passage deflection angle, the radius and the arc length of a flow passage contour, and the size of an elevation angle of the outlet are determined to implement structural optimization of a spatial flow passage of the nozzle; moreover, parameterization design of the spatial flow passage in different inlet diameter conditions is implemented, so that a method for determining structural parameters of a spatial flow passage of a nozzle is obtained. A design method of a spatial flow passage under a low-pressure operation condition is developed, such that the hydraulic performance of the nozzle is optimized, and the nozzle is efficient and saves energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Jiangsu University
    Inventors: Junping Liu, Shouqi Yuan, Hong Li, Qian Zhang, Xingye Zhu, Ya Bao
  • Publication number: 20200047205
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for calculating instantaneous sprinkler strength comprising: ensuring that a translational sprinkler (1) maintains a stable operating state, placing b rain barrels (3) at a distance of a metres from the translational sprinkler (1), and moving the translational sprinkler (1) to obtain measurement data; calculating movement time, and the average sprayed water depth received by the rain barrels (3); assuming the distribution form of the amount of water of the translational sprinkler (1), establishing a function relationship between an instantaneous sprinkler strength ht and the movement time t, and calculating a variable in the function relationship; and substituting into the established function relationship a specific numerical value of an instantaneous point in time t of the movement of the translational sprinkler (1), so that the value of ht obtained is a numerical value of the instantaneous sprinkler strength of the translational sprinkler (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Xingye ZHU, Jungping LIU, Shouqi YUAN, Kun TIAN, Jinghong WAN
  • Publication number: 20190269077
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for calculating the depth of sprayed water of a translational sprinkler in different working conditions, involving placing rain barrels (3) in n rows in the movement direction of a translational sprinkler (1), each row having m barrels, such that the spray radius of rain droplets can completely cover the rain barrels (3) while ensuring that the translational sprinkler (1) is spraying stably; calculating the average sprinkler strength of each rain barrel (3); drawing a relationship curve of the sprinkler strength and the distance from the centre; setting the movement speed s of the translational sprinkler (1); establishing a function relationship between a sprinkler strength d? and time t; calculating the time t2 needed for the translational sprinkler (1) to completely pass one of the rain barrels (3); and with the condition that the movement time is t2, performing mathematical integration on the sprinkler strength function to obtain the sprinkled depth of water at a certain rain barrel (
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Xingye ZHU, Shouqi YUAN, Junping LIU, Jinghong WAN, Kun TIAN
  • Publication number: 20190251229
    Abstract: An optimization design method for a spatial flow passage of a low-pressure even spray nozzle, relating to a design method for an essential apparatus in a water-saving irrigation system, such as a spray irrigation system. Specifically, if the model and the inlet diameter of a nozzle are determined, the shape and the size of the cross section of an outlet, a flow passage deflection angle, the radius and the arc length of a flow passage contour, and the size of an elevation angle of the outlet are determined to implement structural optimization of a spatial flow passage of the nozzle; moreover, parameterization design of the spatial flow passage in different inlet diameter conditions is implemented, so that a method for determining structural parameters of a spatial flow passage of a nozzle is obtained. A design method of a spatial flow passage under a low-pressure operation condition is developed, such that the hydraulic performance of the nozzle is optimized, and the nozzle is efficient and saves energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Junping Liu, Shouqi Yuan, Hong Li, Qian Zhang, Xingye Zhu, Ya Bao
  • Patent number: 10375905
    Abstract: A detachable frame of a light-small sprinkling machine includes angle steel pieces, tiepieces, support bars, support upright rods, top rod with slots, and wheels. The components of the frame are connected through threaded connections, so that the frame can be disassembled and removed easily. The distance between sprinkler heads and the mounting height of the sprinkler heads may be changed by means of free movement of turning hooks in the top rod with slots. The number of spans of the rod of the machine are be selected according to the topographic structure and can be changed by means of threaded holes in the two ends of the top rod with slots, and thereby the length of the rod can be changed. Employing low-pressure sprinkler heads and utilizing the turning effect of movable swivel shafts, the irrigation sprinkling machine can be turned to any direction freely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Jiangsu University
    Inventors: Xingye Zhu, Shouqi Yuan, Junping Liu, Kun Tian, Jinghong Wan, Ya Bao, Xingfa Liu
  • Publication number: 20180352758
    Abstract: A detachable frame of a light-small sprinkling machine for precise irrigation, which belongs to a key equipment in modern agricultural irrigation. The detachable frame of a light-small sprinkling machine for precise irrigation comprises angle steel pieces, tiepieces, support bars, support upright rods, top truss with slots, and wheels, wherein, the components of the frame are connected through threaded connections, so that the frame can be disassembled and removed easily. The distance between sprinkler heads and the mounting height of the sprinkler heads may be changed by means of free movement of turning hooks in the top truss with slots. The number of spans of the truss of the machine can be selected according to the topographic structure and can be changed by means of threaded holes in the two ends of the top truss with slots, and thereby the length of the truss can be changed. The irrigation sprinkling machine has high adaptability, and achieves even sprinkling distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Xingye ZHU, Shouqi YUAN, Junping LIU, Kun TIAN, Jinghong WAN, Ya BAO, Xingfa LIU
  • Patent number: 9821331
    Abstract: An automatic control element has a sprinkler, a fluidic element connected to the sprinkler, and an outlet cover plate secured onto an outlet of the fluidic element. The fluid element further has a water inlet and a first air supply pore are symmetrically arranged on it. A second air supply pore is on the water inlet. A water distributor is formed on the sprinkler, a water tank is provided on the outer side of the sprinkler, and the water distributor is in communication with an inner cavity of the water tank. A signal nozzle is provided on the wall of the water tank, and the signal nozzle is connected to the water inlet via a conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: JIANGSU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xingye Zhu, Junping Liu, Shouqi Yuan, Hong Li, Jianyuan Jiang, Xingfa Liu
  • Patent number: 9770729
    Abstract: An injecting body of the injector is provided with two outlets. One outlet is connected to an auxiliary nozzle in a threaded manner, and the other outlet is connected to an injecting element body in a threaded manner. The water taking signal nozzle circularly takes signal water and air conveniently and reliably, so that a low-pressure vortex region is discontinuously formed at one side of the injecting element body; formation and disappearance of a pressure difference between a left cavity and a right cavity can be implemented in an automatic control manner, and wall attachment of water and rotation of the injector are implemented. The auxiliary nozzle is primarily used for supplementing near water distribution of the double-nozzle injector capable of spraying at a medium and low pressure, so as to improve spraying evenness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: JIANGSU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shouqi Yuan, Xingye Zhu, Hong Li, Junping Liu
  • Publication number: 20160082451
    Abstract: A double-nozzle injector capable of spraying evenly at a medium and low pressure. An injecting body of the injector is provided with two outlets. One outlet is connected to an auxiliary nozzle in a threaded manner, and the other outlet is connected to an injecting element body in a threaded manner. A cover plate is fixedly mounted at a top end of the injecting element body. A mounting hole used for connecting a threaded rod is disposed on the cover plate. The other end of the threaded rod is connected to a connector in a threaded manner. A water taking signal nozzle is disposed in a round through hole of the connector. A bolt is used for fixing the disposal location of the water taking signal nozzle to make the water taking signal nozzle fixed above an outlet of the cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: JIANGSU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shouqi YUAN, Xingye ZHU, Hong LI, Junping LIU
  • Publication number: 20160038956
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic control element with uniformly-distributed stepping frequency, comprising a sprinkler and a fluidic element connected to the sprinkler, an outlet cover plate being secured onto an outlet of the fluidic element. A water inlet and a first air supply pore are formed symmetrically on the fluidic element, and a second air supply pore is formed on the water inlet. A water distributor is formed on the sprinkler, a water tank is provided on the outer side of the sprinkler, and the water distributor is in communication with an inner cavity of the water tank. A signal nozzle is provided on the wall of the water tank, and the signal nozzle is connected to the water inlet via a conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: JIANGSU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xingye ZHU, Junping LIU, Shouqi YUAN, Hong LI, Jianyuan JIANG, Xingfa LIU