# US 2019/0170282 A1 · Apparatus for spreading fluids and in particular fertilizers, pesticides and similar

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- Number: US 2019/0170282 A1
- Document ID: US20190170282A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 16/212,196
- Filed: 2018-12-06
- Published: 2019-06-06
- Earliest claimed: 2017-12-06
- Assignees: Agrotop GmbH
- Applicants: agrotop GmbH
- Inventors: Steffen GRAEF; Thomas SCHENK; Franz RENNER
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190170282A1

## CPC

- F16L 41/06: making use of attaching means embracing the pipe
- A01M 7/006: {Mounting of the nozzles}
- B05B 15/658: the spraying apparatus or its outlet axis being perpendicular to the flow conduit
- B05B 1/3006: {the controlling element being actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed (B05B1/323 takes precedence; single-unit outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed B05B11/0062)}
- F16L: PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- A01M: CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS (appliances for catching swarms or drone-catching A01K57/00; fishing A01K69/00 - {A01K99/00}; biocides, pest repellants or attractants A01N); APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
- B05B: SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES (spray-mixers with nozzles B01F25/72; processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces by spraying B05D)

## Abstract

Apparatus for spreading fluids and in particular fertilizers, pesticides and similar fluids, with a connection for attaching said apparatus to a machine, with a tubular body for conducting the fluid, and with a first outlet device via which the fluid can be discharged. The outlet device can be fixed at various positions in a longitudinal direction of the tubular body such that a position of the outlet device can be selected relative to the tubular body.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus for spreading fluids, having a connection for attaching said apparatus to a machine, with a tubular body for conducting the fluid, and with a first outlet device via which the fluid can be discharged,
wherein the outlet device is configured to be fixed at various positions in a longitudinal direction of the tubular body such that a position of the outlet device relative to the tubular body can be selected.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus according to claim 1,
wherein
at least one opening, through which the fluid can flow to the outlet device, is arranged in a peripheral wall of the tubular body.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The apparatus according to claim 1,
wherein
the outlet device is configured to be attached to the tubular body by a clamping mechanism.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The apparatus according to claim 1,
wherein
the outlet device comprises a carrier, wherein this carrier has at least a first carrier part and a second carrier part which are configured to be fixed to each other and to the tubular body.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The apparatus according to claim 1
wherein
the outlet device comprises at least one nozzle device.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The apparatus according to claim 5,
wherein
the outlet device comprises at least two nozzle devices which are arranged on the carrier.

### Claim 7 (depends on 5)

The apparatus according to claim 5,
wherein
the outlet device is configured to be placed on an opening arranged in a peripheral wall of the tubular body.

### Claim 8 (depends on 5)

The apparatus according to claim 5,
wherein
the tubular body is made from a plastic and/or is flexible.

### Claim 9 (depends on 5)

The apparatus according to claim 5,
wherein
the tubular body comprises a second end-mounted outlet device for the fluid.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The apparatus according to claim 1,
wherein
the outlet device has, at least in sections, a curved outer surface.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The apparatus according to claim 1,
wherein
the tubular body is arranged on a holding device and this holding device is arranged pivotably on a carrier, wherein the holding device can be released from the carrier in a pivot position of the holding device with respect to the carrier.

### Claim 12 (depends on 5)

The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the nozzle device is arranged releasably on a carrier of the outlet device.

### Claim 13 (depends on 5)

The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the fluid comprise fertilizers or pesticides.