Patent ID: 6068197
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: A01G,Y10S

Abstract:
A pivoting lateral move irrigation system which is operable for irrigating in the pivot mode, the irrigation system comprising:a power tower including an input for receiving liquid for irrigation of a field;a conduit extending from the power tower and including one or more dispensers for dispensing liquid fed through the conduit to the field;a series of support towers which are attached to the conduit which are operable to support the conduit above the ground, wherein one or more of the support towers include a drive system associated therewith;wherein the power tower is adapted to move laterally adjacent to the field during irrigation of the field, wherein the power tower includes a pivot top which is operable to pivot the conduit and said series of support towers, wherein the power tower is operable to provide liquid to the conduit for provision to the dispensers for irrigating the field during said pivoting operation;wherein, during said pivoting operation, the irrigation system operates to irrigate a portion of the field that is not irrigated during lateral movement.