Patent ID: 6131832
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: A01G,Y02A

Abstract:
A watering boom for watering vegetation on plant racks in a greenhouse said boom comprising:a wheeled frame of greater width than said racks comprising:a horizontal beam having a first end and a second end;at least two adjustable brackets which are connected to the horizontal beam;at least two support structures attached to the horizontal beam, each support structure having a front shaft and a rear shaft wherein each support structure raises the horizontal beam to an elevated position;a wheel assembly attached to each shaft, each wheel assembly comprising:a fork;an axle journaled in the fork; anda wheel rotably mounted on the axle;a water delivery system comprising:a water delivery pipe that is supported by the adjustable brackets;multiple irrigation outlets spaced longitudinally along the water delivery pipe for delivering water in overlapping spray patterns;at least one water inlet in fluid communication with the water delivery pipe, wherein the water inlet is connectable to a water supply;a first handle comprising: a first handle joint attached to the horizontal beam;a steering handle attached to the first handle joint, wherein the steering handle allows an operator to manually propel and direct the manual watering boom.