A method and device for the measure of a flow rate, in particular in relation to the control of the sprinkling pattern of a field of a blasting machine.

摘要

This invention concerns, in brief, means of and devices for measuring the flow rate of liquids, as well as equipment for controlling the spray patterns of farm sprayers in which measurements of flow rate according to the invention are included. The liquid to be measured is led into a measuring cylinder (8) whereby the level of the liquid in the measuring cylinder provides a measure of the flow rate. By keeping the level (9) constant by means of level sensors (10) and a control unit (12), together with a pump (12) governed by the control unit, the liquid is pumped through a flow meter (14) which, without losses, gives a rapid and reliable measurement of the flow rate. This method of measuring the flow rate is utilized in equipment consisting of a trolley, which runs on a track and which collects in a collection channel the spray emitted from nozzles. The part of the spray liquid which is caught by the collection channel is measured with regard to flow rate and these measurements are done either stepwise or continuously along the nozzle boom, whereby a total picture of the sprayer's condition is obtained.