Agricultural sprayer with dedicated storage area for agricultural chemical totes

摘要

An agricultural sprayer for metered application of a liquid includes a chassis, and a carrier tank fixedly mounted to the chassis. The carrier tank is configured for containing a carrier liquid therein. One or more active ingredient tanks are each configured for containing an active ingredient therein. A storage area associated with the chassis is configured for and dedicated to removable storage of each active ingredient tank.

主权项

1. A self-propelled or towed agricultural sprayer for metered application of a liquid, said agricultural sprayer comprising:
a chassis; a carrier tank fixedly mounted to said chassis, said carrier tank being configured for containing a carrier liquid therein; at least one wing boom carried by said chassis, said wing boom including a plurality of spray nozzles directed generally downward; at least one active ingredient tank, each said active ingredient tank being configured for containing an active ingredient therein; a storage area associated with said chassis which is configured for and dedicated to removable storage of each said active ingredient tank; and at least one fluid connector associated with said storage area, each said fluid connector fluidly connected to the plurality of spray nozzles and automatically forming a sealed connection with a corresponding said active ingredient tank upon placement of said active ingredient tank within said storage area, each said fluid connector being configured to pierce and seal with a corresponding said active ingredient tank.