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A mobile drip irrigation system includes an existing mobile irrigation system with the sprinkler heads removed and drip lines connected to the locations of the removed sprinkler heads. Each drip line includes a drop line extending from the irrigation system supply pipe, generally vertically to a low

A mobile drip irrigation system includes an existing mobile irrigation system with the sprinkler heads removed and drip lines connected to the locations of the removed sprinkler heads. Each drip line includes a drop line extending from the irrigation system supply pipe, generally vertically to a lower end spaced slightly above the ground. A drip hose is connected to the lower end of each drop line and has a plurality of drip irrigation emitters along the length thereof. A weight is attached to the lower end of each drop line to maintain the drop line in a generally vertical orientation as the irrigation system moves through the field.

대표청구항 ▼

1. In combination:a mobile irrigation system, comprising: a liquid source; a supply pipe connected at one end to the water source and extending therefrom; at least one tower supporting the supply pipe above the ground, and including drive means for moving the tower and supply pipe in a forward direc

1. In combination:a mobile irrigation system, comprising: a liquid source; a supply pipe connected at one end to the water source and extending therefrom; at least one tower supporting the supply pipe above the ground, and including drive means for moving the tower and supply pipe in a forward direction; and a plurality of ports along the supply pipe; and a plurality of drip lines fluidly connected to said supply pipe ports, for distributing liquid, each drip line including: a flexible tubular drop line having an upper end connected to one of said ports, and a lower end spaced above but proximal to the ground; a weight connected to the drop line proximal the lower end having weight sufficient to maintain the drop line generally vertical as the tower moves forward; and a drip hose fluidly connected to the lower end of the drop line and extending rearwardly therefrom with substantially its entire length in contact with the ground, including a plurality of drip irrigation emitters uniformly spaced along substantially the entire length thereof.