IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH HEAT DISSIPATION ASSEMBLIES

摘要

An irrigation system that includes a plurality of interconnected spans that are supported by tower structures. Each tower structure includes a drive assembly with a drive controller controlling its speed, and a heat dissipation assembly mounted to the applicant conduit carrying an applicant, such as irrigation water. The heat dissipation assembly provides cooling via conductive heat transfer to remove heat generated by the drive controller during operation.

主权项

1. An irrigation system having a movement direction over a ground surface of a field, the irrigation system comprising:
a plurality of spans having an applicant conduit carrying applicant; at least one tower structure supporting the spans above a ground surface; and a drive assembly for the tower structure having: (a) at least one wheel configured to contact a ground surface below the irrigation system; (b) at least one span motor configured to drive at least one wheel so as to propel the tower structure over the ground surface; (c) a drive controller having an enclosure and controlling operation of the span motor; and (d) a heat dissipation assembly mounted to the applicant conduit and contacting the enclosure of the drive controller, such that heat from the drive controller is conducted through the heat dissipation assembly to the applicant conduit and the applicant carried by the applicant conduit.