CN-122006944-A - Sprayer spray bar mounting

Abstract

The sprayer boom mount may include a support post configured to be mounted on a vehicle. The sprayer boom mount may include a forwardly extending latch lever and a boom mounting bracket pivotally attached to the support post and spaced apart from the forwardly extending latch lever. The atomizer boom may be mounted to the boom mounting bracket. The boom mounting bracket may be latched in a selected pivotable position by placing a latch pin through aligned holes included in the forward extending latch lever and the boom mounting bracket. Thus, the spray direction of the atomizer boom can be adjusted to a preferred position.

Inventors

• B. Kennemo
• T. Lager

Assignees

• 德克萨斯拖拉机供应有限合伙公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20241209

Priority Date

20241112

Claims (20)

1. 1. A sprayer stem mount for supporting a sprayer stem from a vehicle, the sprayer stem mount comprising: A support post comprising a lower end configured to be mounted on the vehicle and comprising a forwardly extending latch lever comprising at least one latch lever opening for receiving a latch pin; A spray bar mounting bracket pivotally attached to the support post and spaced apart from the forwardly extending latch bar, the spray bar mounting bracket including a rearwardly extending mount and a forwardly extending arm for mounting the sprayer spray bar, and A latch plate pivotally attached to the forward extending arm of the boom mounting bracket, the latch plate having a distal portion with a plurality of latch plate openings arranged such that when the boom mounting bracket is pivoted relative to the support post, different ones of the plurality of latch plate openings can be aligned with the at least one latch rod opening such that the boom mounting bracket can be latched in a selected pivotable position by placing the latch pin through the aligned holes.
2. 2. The sprayer boom mount of claim 1, wherein the forwardly extending latch lever comprises at least first and second latch lever openings spaced front-to-back.
3. 3. The sprayer boom mount of claim 2, wherein the latch plate comprises the plurality of latch plate openings arranged in a first column and a second column, and the plurality of latch plate openings arranged in the first column are configured to align with the first latch rod opening and the plurality of latch plate openings arranged in the second column are configured to align with the second latch rod opening.
4. 4. The sprayer boom mount of claim 1, wherein the forwardly extending latch lever comprises at least a first, second, and third latch lever opening spaced front-to-back.
5. 5. The sprayer boom mount of claim 4, wherein the latch plate comprises the plurality of latch plate openings arranged in a first column, a second column, and a third column, the plurality of latch plate openings arranged in the first column configured to align with the first latch rod opening, the plurality of latch plate openings arranged in the second column configured to align with the second latch rod opening, and the plurality of latch plate openings arranged in the third column configured to align with the third latch rod opening.
6. 6. The sprayer boom mount of claim 1, wherein the latch plate comprises the plurality of latch plate openings arranged in a pattern comprising three columns, wherein the three columns are characterized by two columns of an even number of latch plate openings equally spaced apart from each other being located on either side of a single column of an odd number of latch plate openings equally spaced apart from each other to form a hexagonal shape.
7. 7. The sprayer boom mount of claim 6, wherein the pattern is configured to provide sequential steps when one of the plurality of latch plate openings is aligned with one of the at least one latch bar opening, each sequential step providing 2-4 degrees of movement of the boom mounting bracket relative to the support post, wherein the total range of movement of the boom mounting bracket relative to the support post is 10-20 degrees.
8. 8. The sprayer boom mount of claim 1, wherein at least one of the at least one latch bar openings is vertically offset relative to the remainder of the at least one latch bar opening.
9. 9. A sprayer boom mount according to claim 1, wherein the boom mount bracket is comprised of two L-shaped brackets located on opposite sides of the support post and bound together as a unitary member.
10. 10. A sprayer spray bar mount according to claim 1, wherein the latch plate is comprised of two latch plates located on opposite sides of the forwardly extending latch bar and bound together as a unitary member.
11. 11. The sprayer boom mount of claim 1, wherein the support post is telescoping and configured to adjust a height of the sprayer boom mount.
12. 12. The sprayer boom mount of claim 1, wherein the boom mounting bracket is pivotably attached to the support post below the forwardly extending latch lever.
13. 13. The sprayer boom mount of claim 1, wherein the boom mounting bracket is pivotably attached to the support post above the forwardly extending latch rod.
14. 14. A sprayer stem mount for supporting a sprayer stem from a vehicle, the sprayer stem mount comprising: A support post comprising a lower end configured to be mounted on the vehicle and comprising a forwardly extending latch lever comprising at least one latch lever opening for receiving a latch pin; a boom mounting bracket comprising a first mounting bracket member and a second mounting bracket member pivotally attached to opposite sides of the support post and bound together as a unitary member; A latch plate comprising a first latch plate member pivotably attached to the first mounting bracket member and a second latch plate member pivotably attached to the second mounting bracket member, the first latch plate member and the second latch plate member being bound together as a unitary member; The first latch plate member having a first distal portion and the second latch plate member having a second distal portion, the first distal portion and the second distal portion each having a plurality of latch plate openings, at least one of the plurality of latch plate openings configured to align with the at least one latch rod opening, and The plurality of latch plate openings are arranged such that when the boom mounting bracket is pivoted relative to the support post, different ones of the plurality of latch plate openings can be aligned with the at least one latch rod opening such that the boom mounting bracket can be latched in a selected pivotable position by placing the latch pin through the aligned holes.
15. 15. The sprayer boom mount of claim 14, wherein the support post is telescoping and configured to adjust the height of the sprayer boom mount.
16. 16. The sprayer boom mount of claim 14, wherein the latch plate comprises the plurality of latch plate openings arranged in a pattern comprising three columns, wherein the three columns are characterized by two columns of an even number of latch plate openings equally spaced apart from each other being located on either side of a single column of an odd number of latch plate openings equally spaced apart from each other to form a hexagonal shape.
17. 17. The sprayer boom mount of claim 16, wherein the pattern is configured to provide sequential steps when one of the plurality of latch plate openings is aligned with one of the at least one latch bar opening, each sequential step providing 2-4 degrees of movement of the boom mounting bracket relative to the support post over a total range of 10-20 degrees of movement of the mounting bracket relative to the support post.
18. 18. The sprayer boom mount of claim 16, wherein at least one of the plurality of latch plate openings is vertically offset relative to the remainder of the plurality of latch plate openings.
19. 19. The sprayer boom mount of claim 14, wherein the boom mounting bracket is pivotably attached to the support post below the forwardly extending latch lever.
20. 20. The sprayer boom mount of claim 14, wherein the boom mounting bracket is pivotably attached to the support post above the forwardly extending latch rod.

Description

Sprayer spray bar mounting Technical Field The present disclosure relates generally to a sprayer stem mount. Background Various sprayer boom mounts have been developed for supporting a sprayer boom from a vehicle, each having its own set of advantages and limitations. Conventional sprayer boom mounts typically consist of a support post mounted on a vehicle, a boom mounting bracket pivotally attached to the support post, and a latch mechanism for securing the boom mounting bracket in a desired position. These conventional atomizer boom mounts lack the desired amount of adjustability provided by the present disclosure. In some existing sprayer spray bar mounts having multiple adjustment points, the latch mechanism includes a single latch pin that engages with a corresponding latch bar opening to secure the spray bar mounting bracket in place. While this design provides a simple and effective way of securing the sprayer spray bar, it can result in too much force being applied to the latch pin, thereby causing these conventional sprayer spray bar mounts to be prone to wear and tear over time, resulting in reduced reliability and potential safety issues during operation. Additionally, some existing spray boom mounts may include unnecessary and useless adjustability, which may be cumbersome and add complexity, which may result in higher manufacturing costs and maintenance requirements. None of these approaches provide an integrated solution that combines the features described in this disclosure. Disclosure of Invention This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. The present disclosure relates to a sprayer boom mount that includes a support post, a boom mounting bracket, and a latch plate. The support post is configured to be mounted to a vehicle. The spray bar mounting bracket is configured to receive a sprayer spray bar. The support post includes a lower end configured to be mounted to a vehicle. The support column also includes a forwardly extending latch lever including at least one latch lever opening configured to receive the latch pin. The boom mounting bracket is pivotally attached to the support post and spaced apart from the forwardly extending latch lever. The spray bar mounting bracket includes a rearwardly extending mount for attachment to the sprayer spray bar and a forwardly extending arm for connection to the latch plate. The latch plate is pivotally attached to the forward extending arm of the boom mounting bracket. The latch plate includes a plurality of latch plate openings configured to align with the at least one latch rod opening and configured to receive a latch pin. By aligning different combinations of the plurality of latch plate openings with at least one latch rod opening, the spray rod mounting bracket can be placed in a selected pivotable position. Many objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the following description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Drawings FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a sprayer stem mount mounted to a vehicle and supporting a sprayer stem. FIG. 2 is an exploded isometric view of the sprayer boom mount; Fig. 3 is an isometric view from the front side of the sprayer boom mount, with certain aspects broken away to show additional detail. Fig. 4 is an isometric view of the sprayer boom mount. Fig. 5A is an elevation view of the sprayer boom mount focusing on the upper region including the latch lever. Fig. 5B is an elevation view of an alternative embodiment of the sprayer boom mount focusing on the upper region including the latch rod. Fig. 6A is an isometric view of the sprayer boom mount focusing on an upper region including the boom mounting bracket, with the latch rod hidden to show additional detail. Fig. 6B is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the sprayer boom mount focusing on an upper region including the boom mounting bracket, with the latch rod hidden to show additional detail. Fig. 7 is an isometric view from the front side of an alternative embodiment of a sprayer spray bar mount with latch bars spaced below the spray bar mount bracket. Fig. 8A is an isometric view of the sprayer boom mount in a selected pivotable position. Fig. 8B is an isometric view of the sprayer boom mount in a selected pivotable position. Fig. 8C is an isometric view of the sprayer boom mount in a selected pivotable position. Fig. 8D is an isometric view of the sprayer boom mount in a selected pivotable position. Fig. 8E is an isometric view of the sprayer boom mount in a selected pivotable position. Fig. 8F is an isometric view of the sprayer boom mount in a se