Modular frame for a backpack sprayer
A modular frame for a backpack sprayer system includes a frame plate having a front surface, a back surface and first and second side edges. A first receiving channel is located along the first side edge and a second receiving channel is located along the second side edge. A support member has a first arm which is received within the first receiving channel and a second arm which is received within the second receiving channel. A stand portion extends at an angle relative to the first and second arms. A mounting member is coupled to the front surface of the frame plate and mounts a tank and a pump unit thereon. The mounting member includes opposing left and right sides, a planar top face and a front face including a concave portion to receive at least a portion of one or both of the tank and the pump unit.
1. A modular frame for a backpack sprayer system comprising:
a) a frame plate having a front surface, a back surface and first and second side edges;
b) a first receiving channel located along said first side edge;
c) a second receiving channel located along said second side edge;
d) a support member having a first arm configured to be received within said first receiving channel, a second arm configured to be received within said second receiving channel, and a stand portion extending at an angle relative to said first and second arms;
e) a mounting member coupled to said front surface of said frame plate and configured to mount a tank and a pump unit thereon, wherein said mounting member includes:
i) opposing left and right sides;
ii) a planar top face configured to rest a bottom surface of said tank thereon;
iii) a front face including a concave portion configured to receive at least a portion of one or both of said tank and said pump unit therein.
2. The modular frame of claim 1 wherein said front face is configured to secure a mounting bracket thereto so as to secure said tank and said pump unit to said mounting member.
3. The modular frame of claim 1 wherein said frame plate and said mounting member are a unitary construction.
4. The modular frame of claim 3 wherein said unitary frame plate and mounting member is formed by injection molding.
5. The modular frame of claim 1 wherein said front surface of said frame plate includes a tank projection above said top face of said mounting member, wherein said tank projection is configured to be matingly received within an indentation formed on a back surface of said tank.
6. The modular frame of claim 1 wherein one or both of said first side and said second side of said mounting member include a respective aperture configured to receive a pump actuation rod therethrough.