GPS guidance system for linear move irrigation apparatus

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APP PUB NO 20070001035A1
SERIAL NO

11170667

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A system for controlling the movement of a linear irrigation apparatus having a boom that is supported on at least two drive towers. The guidance system includes through at least one GPS signal receiving unit associated with one of the drive towers for the apparatus. The signal receiving unit has a GPS receiving antenna mounted from the drive tower so that it is in a position forwardly of a nonsteerable wheel for the tower. When the apparatus deviates from a desired path of travel, a drive relay is actuated to vary the actuation of the drive motors on the towers to return the apparatus to the desired path of travel.

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REINKE MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC1040 ROAD 5300 DESHLER NE 68340

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barker, Luke J Deshler, NE 4 103

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