Innovation Catalogue National Innovation Foundation
Bicycle Sprayer
Innovator: Mr. Mansukhbhai Jagani IPR Status: Patent granted PIC: Received
Incubation Assistance National Innovation Foundation (NIF)
(A body supported by Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) www.nifindia.org 
Description Category:Agriculture machinery and farm implement

A low cost, flexible, easy maneuverable and cost efficient sprayer mounted on any bicycle platform. Pressure is generated by the forward and backward movement of the bicycle and spraying is done through sprayer boon nozzles. This sprayer has an adjustable and foldable boom, which can be adjusted for height as well as spraying nozzle positions. An Indian Patent (A.N.688/CAL/2002) has been filed for the Innovation.

Feature:
Bicycle Sprayer
Performance parameters

High maneuverability and effective spraying capacity of the boom.Tank capacity - 5 lts. Boom range - 12 ft

Efficiency Flexible product with adjustable height and width of spraying boom to increase flexibility for various crops.
Price/ cost /bill of materials (in USD)

50 (1 $ =45 INR).

Bench marking (technical and market)

Low cost, highly maneuverable, energy efficient, easy to assembly and dismantle.

Technical Specifications Dimensions

74 inch length, other specification depends on the boom spread.

Materials Used

Polymer plastic, aluminium, brass and steel.

Opportunities
  • Application as sprayer for farmers having small or medium land holdings because of its cost and energy efficiency
  • Alternate application as water sprinkler for industrial and local Municipal Corporation
Utility

Energy-efficient spraying.

Technology Status Ready to Market / License
Output

Varies from person to person.

Man Power Required

One person.

Capacity

5 lts.

Boom Range

12 ft.

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