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30-01-2017 дата публикации

Инжекторное колесо

Номер: RU0000168354U1

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению. Инжекторное колесо состоит из кронштейна крепления колеса, одним концом соединенного с рамой почвообрабатывающего агрегата, а другим - с осью ступицы-дозатора, причем ступица-дозатор содержит сопряженные горизонтальные и вертикальные отверстия для подачи рабочего раствора, которые соединены трубками с полыми инжекторными иглами, закрепленными на ободе колеса, который в свою очередь крепится к ступице-дозатору; в полых иглах выполнено одно или более боковых отверстий для подачи рабочего раствора; сбоку ступицы-дозатора расположен патрубок, соединенный с магистральным шлангом, через который рабочий раствор поступает в ступицу-дозатор. Для предотвращения перегрузок от наезда на камни и другие препятствия при движении по полю кронштейн крепления колеса может быть снабжен демпферным устройством или защитной пружиной. На шланге, соединяющем патрубок с магистральным шлангом, может быть дополнительно установлено устройство для дозирования рабочего раствора. Для недопущения самопроизвольного протекания рабочего раствора устройство для дозирования рабочего раствора может содержать отсекатель. Технический результат - упрощение конструкции устройства. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 168 354 U1 (51) МПК A01C 23/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016117304, 04.05.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.05.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Евмененко Олег Леонидович (RU) Дата регистрации: 30.01.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 04.05.2016 Адрес для переписки: 355044, Ставропольский край, г. Ставрополь, а/я 5026, Торшиной Т.А., рег. 1409 1 6 8 3 5 4 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Инжекторное колесо, состоящее из кронштейна крепления колеса, одним концом соединенного с рамой почвообрабатывающего агрегата, а другим - с осью ступицыдозатора, причем ступица-дозатор содержит сопряженные ...

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

Беспилотный робот для уничтожения сорной растительности

Номер: RU0000169593U1

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, а именно к техническим средствам для обработки растений.Беспилотный робот для уничтожения сорной растительности, включает раму 1, колеса 2, систему управления и навигации 3 с контрольно измерительными приборами, систему питания 4, бортовой компьютер 8, емкость для рабочего раствора 9.Новым является то, что он снабжен жестко закрепленным на раме 1 центральным модулем 6 для дифференцированного внесения гербицидов и адаптером 5 с выдвижным боковым модулем 7.Беспилотный робот с модулями 6 и 7 для внесения гербицидов позволяет полностью автоматизировать процесс обработки сорной растительности гербицидами с помощью технологического адаптера 5 с возможностью автоматической адаптации и настройки к культурным растениям с различными агротехнологическими параметрами.Применение опрыскивателя обеспечит повышенную безопасность процесса химической обработки растений, позволит повысить качество обработки растений, автоматизировать процесс обработки растений, сократить количество обработок, сэкономить трудовые затраты на 15-25%. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 169 593 U1 (51) МПК B25J 5/00 (2006.01) B25J 9/00 (2006.01) A01M 7/00 (2006.01) A01M 21/04 (2006.01) A01C 23/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016111396, 28.03.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.03.2016 23.03.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 28.03.2016 Адрес для переписки: 109428, Москва, 1-й Институтский пр., 5, Федеральное государственное бюджетное научное учреждение Федеральный научный агроинженерный центр ВИМ (ФГБНУ ФНАЦ ВИМ) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 102874 U1, 20.03.2011. RU 2267921 C1, 20.01.2006. SU 1732842 A1, 15.05.1992. DE 3738518 A, 24.05.1989. U 1 1 6 9 5 9 3 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Беспилотный робот для уничтожения сорной растительности, ...

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14-01-2020 дата публикации

Распределительная ступица инъекторного колеса

Номер: RU0000195030U1

Распределительная ступица инъекторного колеса содержит ось с каналами для подачи рабочей жидкости и смазки, с глухими отверстиями для малого штифта и штифта, фиксирующих от проворота уплотнительную втулку и разрезную втулку, с напрессованными на оси подшипниками, на которых вращается корпус ступицы, включающий распределительную часть ступицы. Распределительная часть ступицы выполнена с резьбовыми отверстиями для вкручивания выходных штуцеров, выполненных с резьбой, а на наружной поверхности уплотнительной втулки выполнена радиусная канавка r=1-4 мм. Обеспечивается упрощение технического обслуживания за счет защиты подшипникового узла от агрессивного воздействия рабочей жидкости и оперативной замены изношенных штуцеров. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 195 030 U1 (51) МПК A01C 23/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 23/02 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019127276, 28.08.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Гварта-Агро" (RU) 14.01.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 14.01.2020 Бюл. № 2 1 9 5 0 3 0 R U (54) РАСПРЕДЕЛИТЕЛЬНАЯ СТУПИЦА ИНЪЕКТОРНОГО КОЛЕСА (57) Реферат: Распределительная ступица инъекторного выполнена с резьбовыми отверстиями для колеса содержит ось с каналами для подачи вкручивания выходных штуцеров, выполненных рабочей жидкости и смазки, с глухими с резьбой, а на наружной поверхности отверстиями для малого штифта и штифта, уплотнительной втулки выполнена радиусная фиксирующих от проворота уплотнительную канавка r=1-4 мм. Обеспечивается упрощение втулку и разрезную втулку, с напрессованными технического обслуживания за счет защиты на оси подшипниками, на которых вращается подшипникового узла от агрессивного корпус ступицы, включающий распределительную воздействия рабочей жидкости и оперативной часть ступицы. Распределительная часть ступицы замены изношенных штуцеров. 1 ил. ...

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22-12-2021 дата публикации

Рабочий орган для внутрипочвенного внесения жидких органических удобрений

Номер: RU0000208522U1

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственной технике, в частности к устройствам для внутрипочвенного внесения жидких удобрений.Техническим результатом полезной модели является снижение энергоемкости при повышении качества работы.Технический результат достигается за счет того, что расширитель почвы выполнен в форме дренера, жестко прикрепленного к нижней части стойки, имеет полость в форме части вертикального полукольца с противоположной направлению движения стороны, соединенную с каналом для подвода удобрений, а позади дренера имеется лопастной рыхляще-перемешивающий ротор, состоящий из горизонтальной оси, барабана и сегментных лопастей, загнутых в направлении вращения, ось ротора крепится во втулках плоских тяг, приваренных к боковинам дренера на такой высоте, что нижние точки траекторий движения лопастей находятся ниже нижней точки тела дренера.Рабочий орган для внутрипочвенного внесения жидких органических удобрений, содержащий стойку с внутренним каналом для подвода удобрений и расширитель почвы, причем расширитель почвы выполнен в форме дренера, жестко прикрепленного к нижней части стойки, имеет полость в форме части вертикального полукольца с противоположной направлению движения стороны, соединенную с каналом для подвода удобрений, а позади дренера имеется лопастной рыхляще-перемешивающий ротор, состоящий из горизонтальной оси, барабана и сегментных лопастей, загнутых в направлении вращения, ось ротора крепится во втулках плоских тяг, приваренных к боковинам дренера на такой высоте, что нижние точки траекторий движения лопастей находятся ниже нижней точки тела дренера. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 522 U1 (51) МПК A01C 23/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 23/02 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021117077, 10.06.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 22.12.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 22.12.2021 Бюл. № 36 2 0 8 5 2 2 R U (56) Список ...

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Liquid delivery system

Номер: US20120168531A1

A liquid delivery system comprises a tank containing a supply of a first liquid. A positive displacement pump operates to withdraw the first liquid from the tank via a suction conduit and to deliver a pressurized flow of the first liquid via a delivery conduit. An adjustable metering orifice in the delivery conduit serves to control the flow of the first liquid through the delivery conduit. A normally closed first valve located in the delivery conduit between the pump and the metering orifice is opened in response to a pressure of the first liquid exceeding a threshold level, and is operative when open to deliver the first liquid to the metering orifice at a substantially constant pressure. A bypass conduit communicates with the tank and with the delivery conduit at a location between the pump and the first valve. A second valve in the bypass conduit is adjustable to accommodate a controlled return flow of the first liquid from the delivery conduit to the tank, thereby modulating the pressure of the first liquid being delivered to the first valve.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Ready-to-use hose end sprayer

Номер: US20120223161A1
Принадлежит: SMG Brands Inc

A ready-to-use sprayer comprises a container defining an interior compartment for containing a liquid product, a housing having a main chamber and a grip portion, a nozzle in selective fluid communication with the outlet of the fluid chamber, and a pivot switch on the exterior of the housing for selecting a fluid flow condition for the main chamber.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for mixing and pumping manure slurries

Номер: US20120257988A1
Автор: Marcel Depault
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for mixing and pumping manure slurry from a manure pit comprises a pump unit having first and second mixing rotors and a pumping rotor. In operation, the first mixing rotor draws solids downwardly towards the pump unit while the second mixing rotor redirect a portion of the solids drawn by the first mixing rotor away from the pump unit, thereby allowing to control the ration of solid contents in the slurry pumped by the pumping rotor. A non-diverted flow distribution arrangement is also provided for selectively connecting the pump outlet in straight-through flow connection with either a drainage pipe or a re-circulation pipe.

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18-10-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for no-till inter-row simultaneous application of herbicide and fertilizer, soil preparation, and seeding of a cover crop in a standing crop

Номер: US20120260836A1
Принадлежит: PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

A no-till apparatus for application of herbicide and fertilizer, soil preparation, and seeding of a cover crop in a standing crop has inter-row assemblies configured to pass along inter-row areas between adjacent row lines of standing crop plants. Each assembly includes a fertilizer applicator, a no-till soil preparation element, a cover crop seed applicator, and a post-seeding element.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Compressed Growing Medium

Номер: US20130020738A1
Автор: Patti D. Rubin
Принадлежит: Individual

A growing medium includes a bulking agent and a water-retentive polymer blended together and compressed at a volume-to-volume ratio ranging from about 2:1 to about 10:1, being substantially free of a water-soluble binder material.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Precision Fertilizer Placement

Номер: US20130092065A1
Принадлежит: AGCO CORPORATION

A method to precisely meter and dispense two or more crop inputs with a common metering disc is presented to achieve proper placement in the soil relative to one another. In one embodiment, dry granular or granulized fertilizer is metered from one side of the disc and seed is metered from the opposite side of the same metering disc. The fertilizer is placed in a concentrated “pulse” approximately equal distances between seeds within a common seed furrow and/or between seed furrows to improved nutrient use efficiency by minimizing soil to fertilizer contact and subsequent chemical reactions that make applied supplemental nutrients less available to plants. Pressurized air may be utilized to assist discharge of both the seed and fertilizer from the disc meter to assure precise spacing in the soil. A cover may be placed on the meter and metering disc to recirculate air and thus minimize potential atmospheric contamination from seed coatings and fertilizer materials. 119-. (canceled)20. A method for use in planting comprising:placing a plurality of spaced apart first inputs in contact with the soil; andplacing a plurality of spaced apart second inputs in contact with the soil in such a manner that each second input is approximately equidistantly spaced from both first inputs of a corresponding pair of first inputs, wherein said rows of first inputs and rows of second inputs deposits being arranged in a pattern of multiple sets of closely spaced twin first input rows with a single row of second input deposits between the twin first input rows, the single rows of second inputs being spaced apart by a distance that is greater than the distance between the first input rows of each set of twin first input rows.21. The method of wherein both said first and second inputs are seeds.22. The method of wherein said first inputs and said second inputs are different types of seeds.23. The method of wherein said first inputs are seeds and said second inputs are fertilizer.24. The ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Double boom system for a drag hose system

Номер: US20130092766A1
Автор: Tom Schottler
Принадлежит: Individual

A drag hose assembly includes a first pivot point, a first boom, a second pivot point, a second boom, and a fluid flow path. The first boom is pivotally attached to the first pivot point so that the first boom can pivot about the first pivot point, and the second boom is pivotally attached to the second pivot point so that the second boom can pivot about the second pivot point.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Device and method for dispensing a liquid product that is to be sprayed onto a surface

Номер: US20130153676A1
Принадлежит: EXEL INDUSTRIES SA

The device according to the invention comprises a bar that includes several consecutive ducts with at least one inlet connected to a source of the liquid product and outlets communicating with nozzles. The device further comprises several sensors for measuring a physical property making it possible to determine a pressure difference between ducts or a pressure in one respective duct, several members designed to vary the pressures inside respective ducts, as well as at least one control unit estimating the pressure differences between ducts and driving the members to reduce those pressure differences or equalize those pressures. This device thus limits the pressure differences, and therefore flow differences, of the liquid product between the nozzles, in particular between the ends of very long bars moving over significant bankings.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR INJECTING SOIL TREATMENTS

Номер: US20130180439A1
Принадлежит:

Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil includes a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil and a handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The handle comprises an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts. The tubular shafts of the lower portion are connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion. 1. Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil , the apparatus comprising:a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil; anda handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis, the handle comprising an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts, the tubular shafts of the lower portion being connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion.2. The apparatus as set forth in wherein the tubular shafts of the lower portion of the handle are inserted into the tubular shafts of the upper portion of the handle claim 1 , the tubular shafts of the upper portion being capable of moving relative to the tubular shafts of the lower portion.3. The apparatus as set forth in wherein the handle further comprises a biasing member adapted to resist movement of the tubular shafts of the upper portion relative to the tubular shafts of the lower portion.4. The apparatus as set forth in further comprising a reservoir mounted on the handle for holding soil treatment claim 1 , the reservoir being generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the handle.5. The apparatus as set forth in wherein the reservoir is mounted to each of the tubular shafts of the upper portion of the handle.6. The apparatus as set forth in further comprising a dosing device mounted on the handle for dosing the soil treatment from the reservoir.7. The apparatus as set forth in wherein the dosing device is disposed between the ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

REMOTELY CONTROLLED FERTILIZER SPRAYER, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

Номер: US20130186973A1
Автор: Kim Wan Soo
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a remotely controlled fertilizer sprayer and to a method for controlling the sprayer, and more particularly, to a remotely controlled fertilizer sprayer and to a method for controlling the sprayer which involve using a wireless remote controller to precisely adjust and control a sprayed amount and a spraying speed of the sprayer, thereby optimally spraying fertilizer or seeds. To this end, provided are a remotely controlled fertilizer sprayer and a method for controlling the sprayer, wherein the sprayer includes: a main receiving controller fixed on a frame of a fertilizer sprayer installed on a carrier such as a vehicle or tractor; and a wireless transmitting remote controller operated by a driver or a third party. Thus, the sprayed amount and spraying speed of the sprayer are remotely and precisely adjusted and controlled, thereby enabling the optimal and precise spraying of fertilizer or seeds in a certain area. 1114110112118116110114106112108106. A remotely controlled fertilizer sprayer comprising a shutter for adjusting opening and closing of a fertilizer guide hole of a fertilizer exhaust valve positioned at the lower end of a hopper of the fertilizer sprayer , an electric motion cylinder for adjusting an opening and closing angle of the fertilizer guide hole by angular-rotating the shutter , a fertilizer spray rotation plate positioned at a lower portion of the fertilizer exhaust valve to spray a fertilizer while rotating , and a motor for rotating the fertilizer spray rotation plate , the remotely controlled fertilizer sprayer comprising:{'b': 10', '116', '108', '10', '15, 'a receiving main controller connected to the electric motion cylinder and the motor by a wire to adjust a spray amount and a spray speed of the fertilizer, wherein the receiving main controller is fixed to a front side frame of the fertilizer sprayer and is connected to a battery of a traveling means, and at the outside thereof, a signal receiving antenna ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FERTILISER IN STRIPS

Номер: US20130233214A1
Принадлежит: HUGO VOGELSANG MASCHINENBAU GMBH

The invention relates to an apparatus () for discharging a fertilizer in strips onto agriculturally productive land by means of trailing hoses, which apparatus is designed for installing on the rear of a tank vehicle (), with two jibs () which can each be pivoted to and fro about a vertical axis (A A) between a discharge position and a transport position. The invention relates in particular to an apparatus of this type which has a supporting device () which is arranged on the apparatus () so as to be pivotable about a vertical axis (B) and is designed, in the transport position, to support the jibs () in relation to the carriageway in a supporting section () spaced apart from the axis (B). The invention also relates to a tank vehicle with an apparatus of this type. 1. An apparatus for discharging a fertiliser in strips to agriculturally productive surfaces by means of trailing hoses , with two booms which are each reciprocatingly pivotable about a respective vertical axis between a discharge position and a transport position , said apparatus having a support device which is arranged on the apparatus pivotably about a vertical axis and is adapted to support the booms in the transport position in relation to the carriageway in a support portion spaced from the axis ,wherein the support device is mounted pivotably about a horizontal axis in the end portion, and wherein the support device is pivotable about the horizontal axis into a substantially vertical position when the booms are outside the transport position.2. Apparatus as set forth in wherein the support device has a towbar pivotable about the vertical axis and in the support portion has one or more support wheels claim 1 , the direction of travel of which is substantially parallel to a towing direction of the towbar.3. Apparatus as set forth in wherein the support device for each of the two booms has a respective supporting means for the transmission of force of the booms to the one or more support wheels.4. ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Soil Deflector Wing for Furrow Opener With Replaceable Winged Tip Body

Номер: US20130233215A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A paired row opener has a furrowing tip arranged to be selectively supported on a body of the opener. The furrowing tip includes a knife portion and a pair of wing portions extending rearwardly and outwardly therefrom where are separable together from the opener body. A pair of deflector wings are integrally formed on the opener body above inner edges of the respective wing portions which are abutted with the opener body so as to deflect disturbed soil away from a seam between the inner edge of the wing portions and the opener body. An insulated mounting block is fastened onto a rear bracket of the opener body which receives an anhydrous ammonia delivery tube therethrough so permit optional delivery of anhydrous ammonia at a location which is insulated and spaced rearwardly from the opener body.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Spraying apparatus and spray mixing apparatus

Номер: US20130306754A1
Принадлежит: Metalform (Dannevirke) Ltd

A spraying apparatus that is particularly suited to spraying of suspensions, for example liquid suspended fertilizers. The apparatus includes a tank with an arrangement configured to create fluid circulation within the tank, thereby reducing settling of solids out of suspension. The apparatus also creates a mixing flow in a region below an opening, such that particulates can be introduced through the opening into the mixing flow.

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems

Номер: US20130325242A1
Принадлежит: ROWBOT SYSTEMS LLC

An autonomous vehicle platform system and method configured to perform various in-season management tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field, while self-navigating between rows of planted crops and beneath the canopy of the planted crops on the uneven terrain of an agricultural field, allowing for an ideal in-season application of fertilizer to occur once the planted crop is well established and growing rapidly, in an effort to limit the loss of fertilizer.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

IMPLEMENT FOR ADJUSTABLY METERING AN AGRICULTURAL FIELD INPUT ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT FRAME SECTIONS

Номер: US20130333601A1
Принадлежит: RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Metering devices for an agricultural implement are provided for applying a field input, for example, pneumatically delivered granular product including seed or fertilizer or sprayed liquid product including fertilizer and the like, to an agricultural field. In the applying of the field input, the rate of application of the dispensers of one section of the implement can be collectively varied in relation to the rate of application of the dispensers of a different section of the implement frame. 1. An implement for applying an input product to an agricultural field , the implement comprising:a frame arranged to be supported for movement across the field in a forward working direction in which the frame includes a plurality of designated frame sections;a plurality of product dispensers supported on the frame in association with each designated frame section;a product supply arranged to store the input product therein so as to be supported for movement across the field together with the frame;a plurality of conveying lines communicating between the product supply and respective ones of the product dispensers;a plurality of metering devices in which each metering device is associated with one of the designated frame sections and communicates with at least one main line in communication with the respective conveying lines of the product dispensers associated therewith;the metering devices being arranged to meter the input product therethrough from the product supply to the respective conveying lines at an adjustable rate relative to one another.2. The implement according to wherein each metering device is arranged to be operated in a closed condition such that no input product is conveying through the conveying lines of the associated frame section.3. The implement according to wherein each metering device is operable at a rate which is responsive to a respective speed input representing a speed of the respective frame section across the field in the forward working ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CROP THINNING WITH FERTILIZER

Номер: US20140021267A1
Принадлежит: VISION ROBOTICS CORPORATION

Utilizes machine vision to thin fields, for example by selectively spraying plants with enough fertilizer to kill the plants, for example to maintain a minimum distance between plants or to enable remaining plants to grow in a pattern, for example two dimension diamond pattern. The use of fertilizer to kill plants has the benefit of fertilizing the field, i.e., the remaining plants not to be killed, at the same time. This unexpected result which occurs in the thinning and simultaneous fertilizing of a field is based the discovery that immature plants are more sensitive to fertilizer than mature plants. The system and method eliminates the need for harmful chemicals and mechanical thinners and may be retrofitted onto existing spray systems and platforms, thus eliminating herbicides and thinning machinery. 1. A system for crop thinning with fertilizer comprising:a camera configured to capture images from an agricultural field;a sprayer configured to selectively spray fertilizer on said agricultural field; process said image to determine locations of plants in said image;', 'determine a first set of locations of plants to spray with said fertilizer to kill said first set of locations of plants and determine a second set of locations of plants to not kill;', 'set a first amount of fertilizer to spray said first set of locations of plants with that is sufficient to kill said first set of locations of plants and spray said first set of locations of plants., 'a computer coupled with said camera and said sprayer wherein said computer is configured to obtain an image from said camera;'}2. The system for crop thinning with fertilizer of wherein said computer is further configured tonot spray said second set of locations of plants Orset a second amount of fertilizer to spray said second set of locations of plants with that is sufficient to fertilize but not kill said second set of locations of plants and spray said second set of locations of plants.3. The system for crop ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Rear Folding Toolbar Implement

Номер: US20140034342A1
Автор: Terrance A. Friggstad
Принадлежит: Bourgault Industries Ltd

Each wing of a rear folding implement has a wing frame supported on rear wheels for movement along the ground, and a forewing frame and wheel pivotally attached to the wing frame. A center ball joint pivotally connects right and left inner wings and a center wheel assembly supports the center ball joint. The wings extend laterally and the forewing frames are in a lowered position supported on their wheels when in the operating position. To move the wings into a transport position, the implement is towed forward and the wings pivot about the center ball joint to trail rearward and the forewing frames are moved upward to narrow the implement for transport. An air seeder cart hitch is rearward of and near the center ball joint in the operating position, and when the wings trail rearward the cart hitch is near rear ends of the trailing wings.

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

System and Method for Spraying Seeds Dispensed from a Planter

Номер: US20140048002A1
Принадлежит: Capstan AG Systems Inc

In one aspect, a system for providing seed-specific placement of fluid as seeds are planted by a planter is disclosed. The system may generally include a seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a furrow at a seed frequency and a nozzle assembly configured to spray the seeds dispensed into the furrow. The nozzle assembly may include a valve. In addition, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the valve. The controller may be configured to determine the seed frequency of the seed meter based on a speed-related parameter of the planter. The controller may also be configured to control the operation of the valve based on the seed frequency such that a metered amount of fluid is sprayed at least one of on or adjacent to each seed.

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Spray Nozzle Light

Номер: US20140048611A1
Автор: Troy R. Palmquist
Принадлежит: AGCO Corp

An agricultural sprayer has a tank containing chemicals and a boom arm with a plurality of nozzle assemblies configured to disperse the chemicals in the tank. The nozzle assemblies include a conduit defining a fluid pathway and a spray nozzle in fluid communication with the fluid pathway. A turbine is operatively located within the fluid pathway and a light source is located proximate the spray nozzle and in electrical communication with the turbine. The light source is arranged to direct emitted light into a spray pattern produced by the spray nozzle.

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Spreader Nozzle Light

Номер: US20140048612A1
Принадлежит: AGCO CORPORATION

An agricultural spreader has a hopper containing a granular material, a boom arm with a plurality of spreader nozzle assemblies configured to disperse the material and a pneumatic supply to propel the granular material from the hopper, and out the spreader nozzle assemblies. The spreader nozzle assemblies include a conduit defining a pathway through which the material is delivered and a spreader nozzle in fluid communication with the pathway. A piezoelectric material is located within the pathway. A light source is located proximate the spreader nozzle and in electrical communication with the piezoelectric material. The light source arranged to direct emitted light into a spread pattern produced by the spreader nozzle. 1. An agricultural spreader having a hopper containing a granular material and a boom arm with a plurality of spreader nozzle assemblies configured to disperse the material and a pneumatic supply to propel the granular material from the hopper and out the spreader nozzle assemblies , wherein the spreader nozzle assemblies comprise:a conduit defining a pathway through which the material is delivered;a spreader nozzle in fluid communication with the pathway;a piezoelectric material located within the pathway; anda light source located proximate the spreader nozzle and in electrical communication with the piezoelectric material, the light source arranged to direct emitted light into a spread pattern produced by the spreader nozzle.2. The agricultural spreader of claim 1 , wherein the light source is configured to emit light only when a granular material is flowing through the pathway.3. The agricultural spreader of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises at least one LED.4. The agricultural spreader of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a plurality of different color lights.5. The agricultural spreader of claim 4 , wherein each different color light corresponding to a different position on the boom arm.6. The agricultural spreader of claim ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Tool bar mounting assembly for an agricultural implement

Номер: US20140060401A1
Принадлежит: CNH Amercia LLC

A tool bar mounting assembly for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes a first tool bar assembly having a tool bar and a plurality of row units coupled to the tool bar and configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a frame assembly coupled to the first tool bar assembly. The frame assembly includes a mounting assembly having a mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage is configured to removably couple the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via a plurality of fasteners. The frame assembly is configured to provide structural support to the first tool bar assembly. The mechanical linkage of mounting assembly is configured to removably couple a second tool bar assembly having a different configuration than the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via the plurality of fasteners.

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Pull frame for an agricultural implement

Номер: US20140060403A1
Принадлежит: CNH Amercia LLC

An agricultural implement includes a tool bar assembly configured to couple to a main frame of the agricultural implement and a pull frame. The tool bar assembly includes a first tool with a height that is adjustable relative to a soil surface. The pull frame includes a hitch assembly configured to be coupled to a work vehicle, a mounting portion configured to be removably coupled to the main frame of the agricultural implement, and a hollow portion that extends over the first tool bar between the hitch assembly and the mounting portion while the tool bar assembly and the pull frame are coupled to the main frame. The hollow portion is configured to accommodate one or more conduits.

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING LIQUID SUBSTANCES

Номер: US20140083340A1
Принадлежит: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC.

A product reservoir is provided that includes a flexible bag and a carton to receive and retain the flexible bag. The bag may contain liquid chemical substances that are dispensed from the bag through a bag spout. The product reservoir may serve as a component to a fluid delivery system, such as a direct injection system employed by agricultural seed planting machines. When the bag is connected to the direct injection system, the liquid substance is placed in fluid communication with a delivery device whereby the substance can be dispensed to a selected area for treatment. The liquid substance may be mixed in-line with water received from a water reservoir prior to being dispensed by the delivery device. The planting machine may be equipped with a plurality of product reservoirs. A method of applying a liquid pesticide to a selected area is also provided. 1. A product reservoir adapted to contain a product to be dispensed to a selected area , comprising:(A) a flexible bag having a bag interior adapted to receive and contain the product, said bag including a spout in communication with the bag interior; [ (a) a front panel and a back panel in parallel and spaced relation thereto; and', '(b) a pair of opposing side panels extending between said front and back panel;, '(1) a sidewall extending around a carton interior that is sized and adapted to receive and retain said flexible bag and having first and second open ends opposite one another, said sidewall formed of a plurality of sidewall panels, including'}, (a) a first front flap extending from said front panel and terminating in a first front flap edge;', '(b) a first back flap extending from said back panel and terminating in a first back flap edge wherein said first front and back flap edges confront one another when in the closed state;', '(c) a pair of first side flaps extending from a respective side panel and terminating in a respective first side flap edge wherein at least a majority of said first side flap ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Trench closing assembly

Номер: US20220000009A1
Автор: Ian RADTKE
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

A trench closing assembly including a scraper.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

SPREADING DEVICE

Номер: US20190000012A1
Принадлежит: KUBOTA CORPORATION

A spreading device includes a containing unit to contain a spread material, a first spreading unit including a first rotating body to spread the spread material contained in the containing unit, a second spreading unit including a second rotating body to spread the spread material contained in the containing unit, a first driving source of which speed is changeable, a first shaft to transmit power provided from the first driving source, a second shaft to transmit power provided from a second driving source different from the first driving source, and a power transmission mechanism to receive power from the first shaft and power from the second shaft, the power transmission mechanism being capable of transmitting the power received from the first shaft and the power received from the second shaft to the first rotating body and the second rotating body. 1. A spreading device comprising:a containing unit to contain a spread material;a first spreading unit including a first rotating body to spread the spread material contained in the containing unit;a second spreading unit including a second rotating body to spread the spread material contained in the containing unit;a first driving source of which speed is changeable;a first shaft to transmit power provided from the first driving source;a second shaft to transmit power provided from a second driving source different from the first driving source;a power transmission mechanism to receive power from the first shaft and power from the second shaft, the power transmission mechanism being capable of transmitting the power received from the first shaft and the power received from the second shaft, to the first rotating body and the second rotating body; anda mounting unit mounted onto a traveling vehicle, whereinthe first driving source is a motor,the second driving source is an internal combustion engine provided in the traveling vehicle, andpower provided from the second driving source is transmitted to the second shaft ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

FLOW SPLITTING CONTROL VALVE FOR SECONDARY HEADER

Номер: US20200000009A1
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.

An agricultural implement including a toolbar, a plurality of row units connected to the toolbar, and a pneumatic seeding system. The pneumatic seeding system includes at least one storage tank configured for storing the particulate matter, a plurality of fluid lines fluidly interconnecting the at least one storage tank with each row unit of the plurality of row units, a fan fluidly connected to the at least one storage tank and to the plurality of fluid lines, and at least one pinch valve fluidly coupled to at least one fluid line of the plurality of fluid lines for adjustably balancing a respective airstream within the at least one fluid line of the plurality of fluid lines. 1. An agricultural implement , comprising:a toolbar;a plurality of row units connected to the toolbar and configured for placing a particulate matter into a field; and at least one storage tank configured for storing the particulate matter;', 'a plurality of fluid lines fluidly interconnecting the at least one storage tank with each row unit of the plurality of row units;', 'a fan fluidly connected to the at least one storage tank and to the plurality of fluid lines, the fan being configured for providing an airstream through the plurality of fluid lines for carrying the particulate matter from the at least one storage tank to the plurality of row units; and', 'at least one pinch valve fluidly coupled to at least one fluid line of the plurality of fluid lines for adjustably balancing a respective airstream within the at least one fluid line of the plurality of fluid lines., 'a pneumatic seeding system associated with the toolbar and the plurality of row units, the pneumatic seeding system including2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the pneumatic seeding system further includes at least one header having a plurality of fluid outlets claim 1 , and the at least one pinch valve is fluidly connected in between a respective fluid outlet and the at least one fluid line of the ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS

Номер: US20180000006A1
Принадлежит:

Various embodiments of a system for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. 18-. (canceled)9. A system for automatically sensing and spraying plant precursors being distributed at least one of on and within the ground , the system comprising:a sensor configured to detect plant precursors dropping through a tube;a nozzle assembly configured to control the release of a fluid, the nozzle assembly including a valve and a spray nozzle; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the nozzle assembly, the controller being configured to operate the valve at a constant pulse duration irrespective of a ground speed of the system such that an amount of fluid is sprayed onto or adjacent to each plant precursor after each plant precursor is dropped from the tube.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the amount of fluid varies depending on at least one of the ground speed of the system or a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve.11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the controller is configured to control a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve by controlling an operational parameter of the valve.12. The system of claim 11 , further comprising a pressure sensor configured to measure the pressure of the fluid claim 11 , the controller being configured to control the operational parameter of the valve based on the pressure measurements such that the pressure of the fluid is maintained at a predetermined pressure.13. The system of claim 9 , further comprising a flow regulating valve disposed upstream of the nozzle assembly claim 9 , the controller being configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve so as to regulate a flow rate of the fluid supplied to the valve.14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the controller is configured to receive inputs associated with the flow rate of the fluid claim 13 , the controller being further ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

TRASH DEFLECTOR

Номер: US20170000021A1
Принадлежит:

An attachment assembly for the disc of a mobile agricultural device, including a washer configured to attach to a disc of the mobile agricultural device. The washer may be attached to a center location of the disc. The washer is operatively connected to a deflector bar. The deflector bar substantially prevents debris from accumulating between the disc and a fertilizer assembly attached to the disc, as the disc rotates. The deflector bar in other embodiments, may be directly connected to a fertilizer assembly, rather than to the washer. 1. A deflector for use with a mobile agricultural tool , comprising:a disc attachment bar configured to attach to a disc of the mobile agricultural tool;a deflector bar operatively attached to the disc attachment bar; anda fertilizer bar operatively attached to the disc attachment bar, wherein at a first location the fertilizer bar and the deflector bar are spaced from each other at a predetermined distance.2. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the disc attachment bar comprises a bolt aperture configured to receive a bolt for securing the disc attachment bar to the disc of an agricultural planter.3. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is stainless steel.4. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is welded to the disc attachment bar at a first end.5. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is integrally formed with the disc attachment bar.6. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is configured to substantially prevent debris from traveling along the disc towards the disc attachment bar claim 1 , past the first location.7. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the fertilizer bar comprises a fertilize tube configured to the deposit fertilizer in a furrow.8. The deflector of claim 1 , wherein the deflector bar is oil tempered wire.9. A disc attachment for an agricultural planter comprising a retainer configured to attach to a disc of an agricultural planter;a deflector bar operatively ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for minimizing the volume of a liquid carrier used for delivering agricultural products into a furrow during planting

Номер: US20170000022A1
Автор: Larry M. Conrad
Принадлежит: Amvac Chemical Corp

A method and apparatus for minimizing the volume of a liquid carrier used for delivering an agricultural product into a furrow during planting. In one embodiment, a spray nozzle is mounted on a planter row unit so as to dispense a carrier containing an agricultural product along a dispensing pattern in alignment with the pattern width of the spray nozzle, in the direction of the furrow. In one embodiment a seed cover assembly is operatively connected to a seed tube assembly. A seed cover application tube is mounted to the seed cover assembly. A seed cover brush is mounted to the outlet end of the seed cover application tube configured to contact the carrier containing the product during the dispensing thereof and brush the carrier containing the agricultural product onto the seed being dispensed from the seed tube assembly. In another embodiment, a seed firmer application tube assembly is utilized.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR METERING AND DISTRIBUTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Номер: US20160000003A1
Принадлежит:

An agricultural implement includes a first storage container mounted on a frame of the agricultural implement and configured to store a solid particulate agricultural product and a second storage container mounted on the frame and configured to store a liquid. The agricultural implement also includes at least one arm configured to extend laterally outward from the frame, and each of the at least one arms has at least one first nozzle for distributing the solid particulate agricultural product and at least one second nozzle for distributing the liquid. An air metering system includes an auger assembly configured to meter the solid particulate agricultural product from the first storage container into a pneumatic distribution hose, and an air flow in the pneumatic distribution hose is configured to transfer the solid particulate agricultural product toward the at least one first nozzle as the agricultural implement travels across a field. 1. An agricultural implement , comprising:a first storage container mounted on a frame of the agricultural implement and configured to store a solid particulate agricultural product;a second storage container mounted on the frame of the agricultural implement and configured to store a liquid;at least one arm configured to extend laterally outward from the frame of the agricultural implement, each of the at least one arms having at least one first nozzle for distributing the solid particulate agricultural product and at least one second nozzle for distributing the liquid; andan air metering system having an auger assembly configured to meter the solid particulate agricultural product from the first storage container into a pneumatic distribution hose, wherein an air flow in the pneumatic distribution hose is configured to transfer the solid particulate agricultural product toward the at least one first nozzle as the agricultural implement travels across a field.2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

MOBILE TURF SPRAYER

Номер: US20200000020A1
Принадлежит:

A mobile turf sprayer operates to spray a product onto a turf site. In some embodiments the mobile turf sprayer identifies a plurality of regions of the turf site to be sprayed and automatically sprays product onto those regions as the mobile turf sprayer moves about the turf site. 1. A method of spraying a turf site using a mobile turf sprayer , the method comprising: associating each region of the turf site with a region type;', 'defining a job;', 'receiving a selection of a region type, the region type being associated with the plurality of regions of the turf site to be sprayed and at least some of the plurality of regions being separated from each other; and', 'automatically adding the plurality of regions associated with the selected region type to the job;, 'identifying a plurality of regions of a turf site to be sprayed with the mobile turf sprayer, bydetermining a location of the mobile turf sprayer as it moves about the turf site;determining that the mobile turf sprayer is located at an unsprayed portion of at least one of the plurality of regions; andautomatically spraying the unsprayed portion of the at least one of the plurality of regions as the mobile turf sprayer moves about the turf site.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the mobile turf sprayer is located at an unsprayed portion of a second region of the plurality of regions; andautomatically spraying the unsprayed portion of the second region.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising tracking which portions of the at least one of the plurality of regions have been sprayed.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying a plurality of regions of a turf site to be sprayed with the mobile turf sprayer further comprises:selecting the job to activate the job; andselecting a spray control option to activate spraying operations.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the mobile turf sprayer is located at an unsprayed portion of at least one of the plurality of ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BLOCKAGES IN AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER

Номер: US20160000004A1
Автор: Ni Bingcheng
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

An agricultural sprayer arrangement includes a chassis; a ground engaging traction member carried by the chassis; a liquid tank carried by the chassis; a boom carried by the chassis; a conduit associated with the boom in fluid communication with the liquid tank that acts as a fluid flow path; a nozzle having an inlet in fluid communication with the conduit; a first flow sensor placed upstream of the inlet in the fluid flow path that provides a first flow signal; a second flow sensor placed downstream of the inlet in the fluid flow path that provides a second flow signal; and an electrical processing circuit coupled to the first flow sensor and the second flow sensor that is configured to compare the first and second flow signals to determine a flow rate decrease and issue an alarm if the flow rate decrease is less than a predetermined threshold level. 1. An agricultural sprayer arrangement , comprising:a chassis;at least one ground engaging traction member carried by said chassis;a liquid tank carried by said chassis;a boom carried by said chassis;a conduit associated with said boom in fluid communication with said liquid tank and configured as a fluid flow path;a nozzle having an inlet in fluid communication with said conduit;a first flow sensor placed upstream of said inlet in said fluid flow path, said first flow sensor providing a first flow signal;a second flow sensor placed downstream of said inlet in said fluid flow path, said second flow sensor providing a second flow signal; andan electrical processing circuit coupled to said first flow sensor and said second flow sensor, said electrical processing circuit configured to compare said first flow signal to said second flow signal to determine a flow rate decrease and to issue an alarm if said flow rate decrease is less than a predetermined threshold level.2. The sprayer arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein said first flow sensor and said second flow sensor are thermal dispersion flow sensors.3. The ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

FOLDING TOOL BAR WITH NARROW FRONTAL PROFILE

Номер: US20200000021A1
Принадлежит: Fast Global Solutions, Inc.

An agricultural implement with a folding tool bar arrangement for an improved, narrow frontal profile when in a transport configuration. The tool bar is folded in multi-planar manner to achieve frontal profiles that are substantially reduced relative to conventional folding tool bars. The reduced frontal profile enables operators to provide right-of-way to passing vehicles on standard roadways without need for encroaching the shoulder or ditch of the roadway. 1. A liquid fertilizer applicator , comprising:a carriage defining a towing axis;a holding tank mounted to said carriage, said holding tank having a maximum horizontal width in a direction that is perpendicular to said towing axis;a central frame coupled to a first end portion of said carriage and centered about said towing axis; anda foldable tool bar including a first wing section having a proximal end portion coupled to said central frame with a first hinge assembly, said first hinge assembly defining a first horizontal pivot axis that is substantially parallel to said towing axis,wherein said first horizontal pivot axis is within said maximum horizontal width of said holding tank.2. The liquid fertilizer applicator of claim 1 , wherein said first wing section extends at an obtuse ramping angle relative to said central frame when the liquid fertilizer applicator is in a transport configuration.3. The liquid fertilizer applicator of claim 2 , wherein said obtuse ramping angle is in a range of 120 degrees to 150 degrees inclusive.4. The liquid fertilizer applicator of claim 1 , comprising an inner wing lift hydraulic cylinder that bridges said first horizontal pivot axis claim 1 , a first end of said inner wing lift hydraulic cylinder being coupled to said central frame and a second end of said inner wing lift hydraulic cylinder being coupled to said first wing section.5. The liquid fertilizer applicator of claim 4 , wherein said inner wing lift hydraulic cylinder is extended to configure said first wing ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Agricultural Sprayer and Agricultural Sprayer Arm in Composite Construction

Номер: US20170000103A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to an agricultural sprayer arm to attach a conduit spreading a good, with multiple foldable segments articulately attached to each other, the shape of at least one segment of which is determined by longitudinal beams mainly loaded by traction and diagonal braces connected thereto and mainly loaded by pressure and/or torsion, wherein the longitudinal beams are made of fiber reinforced material and the diagonal braces are made of a light alloy. The invention also relates to an agricultural sprayer comprising one such agricultural sprayer arm or two such agricultural sprayer arms. 1. An agricultural sprayer arm to attach a conduit for deployment of some commodities/goods , the agricultural sprayer arm comprising:multiple foldable segments articulately attached to each other, a shape of at least one segment of which is determined by longitudinal beams mainly underlying tensile stress loaded by traction; anddiagonal braces connected thereto and mainly loaded by pressure and/or torsion,wherein the longitudinal beams are made of fiber-reinforced material and the diagonal braces are made of a light metal alloy.2. The agricultural sprayer arm according to claim 1 , wherein at least one segment comprises a bottom which is connected with some of the longitudinal beams.3. The agricultural sprayer arm according to claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal beams are hollow.4. The agricultural sprayer arm according to one of claim 1 , wherein the agricultural sprayer arm comprises a distal segment comprising at least fiber-reinforced-material-containing surface component.5. The agricultural sprayer arm according to claim 4 , wherein the distal segment comprises three surface components which are connected with each other in a manner of one piece.6. The agricultural sprayer arm according to claim 4 , wherein a fluid conduit is attached to an inner side or to an outer side of a surface component oriented horizontally in an operation position.7. The agricultural ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SOIL CONDITIONER FOR REDUCING THE SODICITY AND DISPERSION TO IMPROVE THE WATER MOBILITY IN VARIOUS SOILS

Номер: US20200002610A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a soil conditioner based on organomodified siloxanes and uses thereof as well as methods for conditioning soil, particularly farmland, which reduce the sodicity and dispersion to improve the mobility of water through the soil. 2. The soil conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the polyether modified siloxane A corresponds to formula I claim 1 , wherein m is an integer from 1 to 50.3. The soil-conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the polyether modified siloxane A corresponds to formula II claim 1 , wherein n is an integer from 1 to 25.4. The soil-conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic modified siloxane B corresponds to formula I claim 1 , wherein o is an integer from 1 to 25.5. The soil-conditioner according to . wherein the cationic modified siloxane B corresponds to formula II.6. The soil-conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the soil-conditioner comprises a solvent.7. The soil-conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the soil-conditioner comprises an emulsion comprising 30 vol % of the siloxane components A and B claim 1 , an emulsifier and water.8. The soil-conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the soil-conditioner comprises from 0.5 to 1 vol % of the siloxane components A and B.9. The soil-conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein the polyether modified siloxane component A and the cationic modified siloxane B are different and the molar ratio of the cationic modified siloxane component B to the polyether modified siloxane component A is 0.5 or less.11. The method for treatment of soil according to claim 10 , wherein the soil is successively or simultaneously treated with both polyether modified siloxane A and cationic modified siloxane B claim 10 , wherein in the case of successive treatment the polyether modified siloxane A and the cationic modified siloxane B are different.12. The method for the treatment of soil according to claim 10 , wherein the soil treated is farmland.13. The method ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

SPRAYER BOOM RECIRCULATION AND MIXING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAME

Номер: US20220007569A1
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A product dispensing system includes at least one recirculation network configured for communication with a system pump. The at least one recirculation network includes at least one sprayer boom tube and a plurality of product dispensers distributed along the at least one sprayer boom tube. A network pump is in communication with the at least one sprayer boom tube. The at least one recirculation network includes a dispensing configuration and a recirculation configuration. In the dispensing configuration the recirculation network is configured for communication with a supply tank and an agricultural product reservoir. In the recirculation configuration the recirculation network is isolated from the supply tank and the agricultural product reservoir, and the recirculation network includes a recirculation loop continuously extending through the network pump and the at least one sprayer boom tube. 1. A product dispensing system comprising: at least one sprayer boom tube extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion; and', 'a network pump in communication with the at least one sprayer boom tube;, 'at least one recirculation network configured for communication with a system pump, the at least one recirculation network is downstream from the system pump, the at least one recirculation network includesa plurality of product dispensers distributed along the at least one sprayer boom tube; and in the dispensing configuration the recirculation network and the plurality of product dispensers are configured for communication with a supply tank and an agricultural product reservoir; and', 'in the recirculation configuration the recirculation network is isolated from the supply tank and the agricultural product reservoir, and the recirculation network includes a recirculation loop continuously extending through the at least one sprayer boom tube and the network pump., 'wherein the at least one recirculation network includes a dispensing configuration and a ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method Of Calibrating an Applicator

Номер: US20170006770A1
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An ammonia applicator system is provided that has adjustable orifices with openings having variable sizes that can be changed remotely, without having to disassemble exit lines from a distribution manifold. In this way, the restriction of the exit lines and thus, line flow rate can be adjusted remotely and/or automatically even during ammonia application use. Each adjustable orifice may include a valve and an actuator that controls the valve for changing the size of the opening of the adjustable orifice. The actuator may be a rotary actuator, such as a stepper motor, and the valve may include an adjustment knob and a screw that can rotate to allow a needle to advance or regress through an opening of a valve body of the valve. 1. A method of calibrating an ammonia applicator for use in fertilizing an agricultural field , comprising:arranging multiple valves within multiple exit lines that distribute ammonia for delivery to an agricultural field so that each of the multiple valves can be adjusted to influence a flow characteristic of the respective exit line;arranging multiple sensors with respect to the multiple valves so that the multiple sensors can sense characteristics that correspond to the flow characteristics that are influenced by the multiple valves; anddetermining a calibrated position of each of the multiple valves to correspond to a target flow characteristic of ammonia flowing through the respective exit line.2. The method of further comprising controlling each valve to change a size of an opening of a respective adjustable orifice and determining a first pressure value upstream of each of multiple orifices and determining a second pressure value downstream of each of the multiple orifices.3. The method of further comprising adjusting the position of each of the multiple valves to determine a position at which an initial pressure drop is established across the respective adjustable orifice.4. The method of further comprising determining a first flow ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Ammonia Applicator System

Номер: US20170006771A1
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An ammonia applicator system is provided that has adjustable orifices with openings having variable sizes that can be changed remotely, without having to disassemble exit lines from a distribution manifold. In this way, the restriction of the exit lines and, thus, line flow rate can be adjusted remotely and/or automatically even during ammonia application use Each adjustable orifice may include a valve and an actuator that controls the valve for changing the size of the opening of the adjustable orifice. The actuator may be a rotary actuators, such as a stepper motor, and the valve may include an adjustment knob and a screw that can rotate to allow a needle to advance or regress through an opening of a valve body of the valve. 1. An ammonia applicator system , for fertilizing an agricultural field , the ammonia applicator system , comprising:a tank that can hold ammonia;a manifold that receives ammonia from the tank for distributing the ammonia onto the agricultural field;multiple exit lines through which ammonia can be directed and that extend from the manifold and are arranged to deliver the ammonia onto the agricultural field; an opening that can change size between a minimum opening size and a maximum opening size so as to control the flow characteristic of the ammonia that is directed through the respective exit line;', 'a valve that can move for changing the size of an opening of the adjustable orifice, and', 'an actuator that is arranged to move the valve so as to change the size of the opening of the adjustable orifice., 'multiple adjustable orifices arranged downstream of the manifold so that an adjustable orifice is provided in a flow path of each of the exit lines for controlling a flow characteristic of the ammonia that is directed through the respective exit line, each adjustable orifice including,'}2. The ammonia applicator system of wherein the valve includes a screw and an adjustment knob that can rotate to advance or regress the screw so as to ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

SPRAYER FLUID OPERATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170006852A1
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Embodiments of a spray fluid operation system include a fluid flow circuit that provides several sprayer features while using a minimum number of fluid pumps. In an agricultural setting, a first pump (one function of which is filling) is integrated with a second pump (one function of which is spraying) and both located compactly underneath the solution tank. In some embodiments that include only two pumps, they are centrifugal impeller pumps. Each of the two pumps is capable of performing more than one function. Together, they provide self-primed filling, auto dilution, eductor rinsing, and so on, in a fluid-isolated manner to avoid fluid contamination. 1. A fluid application system comprising:a tank that holds a spray solution, wherein the tank is flow-coupled to a filling device, a circulating device, a discharge device, and a rinsing device;wherein the filling device adds the spray solution to the tank;wherein the circulating device agitates the spray solution through the tank;wherein the discharge device releases the spray solution from the tank;wherein the rinsing device empties the spray solution from the tank;a self-priming pump and a non-self-priming pump;wherein the self-priming pump operates the filling device and the rinsing device;wherein the non-self-priming pump operates the circulating device and pumps the spray solution for spraying;wherein the non-self-priming pump is located below the tank for the spray solution to flow to the non-self-priming pump by gravity;wherein the filling device is fluid-isolated from the circulating device and the discharge device; andwherein the discharge device includes at least one of a spray nozzle, a spray boom, the circulating device and the non-self-priming pump.2. The fluid application system of claim 1 , wherein the self-priming pump and the non-self-priming pump perform different fluid-operation functions that are not performed by said other pump.3. The fluid application system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer Distribution Line Monitor

Номер: US20160007524A1
Принадлежит: HINIKER COMPANY

The monitor system for an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of discharge lines connected to soil engaging knives. A temperature sensor is mounted in each discharge line. The temperature of fertilizer in each discharge line is measures and transmitted to a microprocessor in a console. The temperature in a discharge line is compared with the average temperature in the other discharge lines. This comparison is made for each discharge line connected to a manifold to determine the temperature variations. The variations are compared to a temperature variation number provided by the operator. If an excessive variation occurs a warning is provided. A console screen graph shows which discharge line needs inspection. 1. An anhydrous ammonia fertilizer distribution line monitor comprising:a fertilizer manifold having at least one fertilizer inlet port and a plurality of fertilizer manifold discharge ports;a plurality of injector knives mounted on a tool bar;a plurality of tubular distribution lines each of which include a proximal line portion with an inlet end connected to one of the plurality of fertilizer manifold discharge ports and a distal line portion with an outlet end connected to one of the plurality of injector knives;a plurality of metal tubes with an attached temperature sensor each connecting the proximal line portion to the distal line portion of one of the plurality of tubular distribution lines, and spaced from one of the plurality of fertilizer manifold discharge port; anda monitor that receives temperature data from each of the attached temperature sensors and provides a temperature display of each of the attached temperature sensors.2. The anhydrous ammonia fertilizer distribution line monitor set forth in claim 1 , wherein each of the metal tubes has a high rate of thermal conductivity.3. The anhydrous ammonia fertilizer distribution line monitor set forth in claim 2 , wherein the metal tubes are aluminum.4. ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Process for continuously supplying batches of nutrient rich irrigation water to a Deep/Shallow Water Culture Growing System

Номер: US20210007275A1
Автор: Lange Christian D.
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A process for continuously supplying batches of nutrient rich irrigation water to a deep/shallow water culture growing system is disclosed. This system sends pre-dosed nutrient rich volumes one by one after they have dissipated the nutrients into each individual batch. These batches are nutrient ready and help maintain a nutrient level in the larger system by accurately raising nutrient levels to these smaller volumes. 1. This process can precisely distribute pre-mixed nutrient rich irrigation water at desired setpoints to a large deep/shallow water culture growing system2. This process can automatically distribute pre-mixed nutrient rich irrigation water at desired setpoints to a large deep/shallow water culture growing system3. This process can also be used to balance the pH of the irrigation water.4. This process allows an indoor vertical farm to not have to put irrigation tanks below floor/grade level. Problem Solved: Modern nutrient water dosing systems cannot work with large water volume systems. They can only dose nutrient solutions for a period of time, then they must wait to measure the results of the dosing. This takes a lot of time in large volume systems such as deep/shallow water culture systems.Other nutrient dosing machines supply nutrients directly into the deep/shallow water culture systems and wait until the dose has dissipated into the system and the water that was dosed has re-circulated to the point of dosing. This method is designed for systems with less total volume of water given the time it takes for re-circulation.The proposed system herein sends pre-dosed nutrient rich volumes one by one after they have dissipated the nutrients into each individual batch. These batches are nutrient ready and help maintain a nutrient level in the system by accurately raising nutrient levels to these smaller volumes.As stated above, modern nutrient water dosing systems cannot work with large water volume systems. They can only dose nutrient solutions for a ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING CROP PLANTS AND/OR SOWN SEEDS AGAINST UNWANTED PLANTS

Номер: US20210007291A1
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A device for protecting crop plants (P) and/or sown seeds (S) against unwanted plants is provided to avoid the use of chemical weed control agents or herbicides. The device includes a ribbon or lace-shaped structure on which a plurality of annular elements are arranged at a distance from one another, in which the structure is designed to be applied to a cultivated surface (F) such that each element encloses the location (O) of a crop plant (P) or sown seed (S), and wherein each element includes a detectable means for marking the location concerned (O, O, . . . On) for detection by a machine for controlling mechanical weed control mechanisms. The device is thus an auxiliary or marking means which can be easily applied on the cultivated surface along the row of plants or seeds and allows reliable detection by machine of the locations of plants or seeds, zones to be protected. 11011121112121212. A device () for protecting crop plants (P) and/or sown seeds (S) against unwanted plants or weed , characterized by a reusable , ribbon or rope-shaped structure () to which a plurality of annular elements () are attached spaced apart from one another , wherein the structure () is designed to be applied to a cultivated surface (F) so that each element () encloses the location (O) of a useful plant (P) or its sown seed (S) , and wherein each element () has a detectable means (A) to mark or indicate the respective location (O , O , . . . On) for detection by machine to manage mechanical weed control.21012. The device () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the detectable means (A) comprise metallic or magnetic material for inductive and/or magnetic detection.3101212. The device () according to claim 1 , characterized in that below each of the detectable means (A) at least one fixing element (B) is arranged to be inserted into a root ball (B) of the respective plant (P) or seed (S).41011. The device () according to claim 1 , characterized in that said ribbon or rope-shaped ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210007344A1
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An agricultural vehicle includes a frame, a first reservoir coupled to the frame with the first reservoir configured to hold a solvent, a second reservoir coupled to the frame with the second reservoir configured to hold a first solute, and a third reservoir coupled to the frame with the third reservoir configured to hold a second solute different than the first solute. The agricultural vehicle also includes a spray boom coupled to the frame. The spray boom includes a first spray nozzle and a second spray nozzle. The first spray nozzle is independently operable relative to the second spray nozzle such that the first spray nozzle is configured to dispense a first solution comprising the solvent and the first solute onto an agricultural surface and the second spray nozzle is configured to dispense a second solution comprising the solvent and the second solute onto the agricultural surface. 1. An agricultural vehicle configured to dispense a solution onto an agricultural surface , the agricultural vehicle comprising:a frame;a first reservoir coupled to the frame, the first reservoir configured to hold a solvent;a second reservoir coupled to the frame, the second reservoir configured to hold a first solute;a third reservoir coupled to the frame, the third reservoir configured to hold a second solute different than the first solute;a spray boom coupled to the frame, the spray boom including a first spray nozzle and a second spray nozzle;wherein the first spray nozzle is independently operable relative to the second spray nozzle such that the first spray nozzle is configured to dispense a first solution comprising the solvent and the first solute onto the agricultural surface and the second spray nozzle is configured to dispense a second solution comprising the solvent and the second solute onto the agricultural surface.2. The agricultural vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first spray nozzle is configured to dispense the first solution onto the agricultural surface at the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

READY-TO-USE HOSE END SPRAYER

Номер: US20190008089A1
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A ready-to-use sprayer comprises a container defining an interior compartment for containing a liquid product and having a pin receiver located near the rear portion and an opening located near the front portion, a housing having a main chamber and a grip portion, a nozzle in selective fluid communication with the outlet of the fluid chamber, a pivot switch on the exterior of the housing for selecting a fluid flow condition for the main chamber, and the housing being coupled to the container at the container opening and the pin receiver. 1. A sprayer comprising:a container defining an interior compartment for containing a substance liquid and comprising a pin receiver, the container comprising a front portion and a rear portion;the pin receiver located proximate the rear portion;a container opening located proximate the front portion;a housing comprising a grip portion and a main chamber; andthe housing being coupled to the container at two separate points comprising: the container opening and the pin receiver.2. The sprayer of claim 1 , wherein the front portion is elevated with respect to rear portion.3. The sprayer of claim 1 , wherein the coupling at the pin receiver is effected using a pin inserted through the pin receiver.4. The sprayer of claim 3 , wherein the pin is formed as part of the housing.5. The sprayer of claim 3 , wherein the pin includes an outside portion that is perforated.6. The sprayer of claim 3 , wherein the pin receiver receives the outside portion of the pin.7. The sprayer of claim 1 , wherein the housing and the container are removably coupled through the pin and the pin receiver.8. The sprayer of claim 1 , wherein the grip portion is curved and the main chamber comprises a substance liquid inlet claim 1 , a carrier liquid inlet claim 1 , and an outlet; andthe housing further comprises: a carrier liquid receiving port and a nozzle in selective fluid communication with the outlet of the main chamber and the housing is coupled to the ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

PLANT WATERING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20200008373A1
Автор: Johnson Matthew T.
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A plant watering system includes an irrigation mat that can be placed around a plant on top of the soil. The irrigation mat includes a water reservoir that holds water, and a slow-pass water permeable membrane that releases the water in the water reservoir in a slow manner so the soil around the plant is watered at a controlled rate. The irrigation mat may optionally include a threaded port where a container of liquid fertilizer can be placed so the liquid fertilizer is mixed with the water in the reservoir, allowing easily fertilizing the plant as it is watered. The plant watering system may also optionally include a dryness sensor that provides an alert indicating the water reservoir in the irrigation mat needs to be refilled. 1. A watering system for plants comprising: [ a substantially open top;', 'a substantially open bottom;', 'at least one sidewall that is shared as a sidewall with at least one adjacent water cell;, 'a water reservoir comprising a plurality of water cells, wherein each water cell comprises, 'a membrane underlying the substantially open bottoms of the plurality of water cells, wherein the membrane is semi-permeable to water, allowing the water in the plurality of water cells to pass by force of gravity through the membrane at a controlled rate; and', 'a top layer overlying the substantially open tops of the plurality of water cells, wherein the top layer is substantially permeable to water, allowing water poured onto the top layer to flow by force of gravity into the substantially open tops of the plurality of water cells;, 'an irrigation mat comprisinga dryness sensor installed through or near the irrigation mat to monitor moisture in soil under or near the irrigation mat, wherein the dryness sensor provides an indication of lack of moisture when the soil under or near the irrigation mat has a lack of moisture.2. The watering system of wherein the indication from the dryness sensor of the lack of moisture comprises a physical indication.3. ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

An Agricultural Sprayer and Associated Method

Номер: US20190009285A1
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An agricultural sprayer including an ozone supply which is arranged to clean at least a portion of the sprayer after a spraying operation has been completed, by the supply of ozone to the residual spray liquid and to the interior of the sprayer plumbing. The ozone supply may be preceded by a rinsing or flushing of the sprayer plumbing using a rinse fluid, with the ozone injected to a circulating fluid in the sprayer plumbing. The sprayer may have an auxiliary liquid tank, such that residual spray liquid may be drained to the auxiliary tank to be cleaned using ozone. Such a cleaning operation can be performed at the same time as a further spraying operation, thereby providing for improved efficiency of operation of the sprayer. 1. A method of operating an agricultural sprayer , the agricultural sprayer comprising a liquid tank to hold a spray liquid and a spray applicator system coupled to the liquid tank , the method of operating the agricultural sprayer comprising the steps of:supplying a spray liquid from the liquid tank to the spray applicator system to perform a spraying operation, andafter the spraying operation is complete, supplying ozone to clean at least a portion of the agricultural sprayer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating ozone using an ozone generator for supply to the at least a portion of the agricultural sprayer.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising supplying ozone to at least a portion of the spray applicator system claim 1 , to clean at least a portion of the spray applicator system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spray applicator system comprises a nozzle array arranged along a length of at least one spray boom claim 1 , and sprayer plumbing connecting the nozzle array with the liquid tank claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises supplying ozone to the spray applicator system at discrete locations along the length of the at least one spray boom.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the method further ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Method Of Delivering A Number Of Agricultural Products

Номер: US20200010286A1
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd

The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes an inline metering system including a number of metering devices associated with each compartment of a particulate material tank on the applicator to meter the particulate material disposed within each compartment. The individual metering devices include gates to initially enable the particulate material from a compartment to enter the metering device, and a rotary metering shaft to meter the flow of the particulate material into the conduits while limiting the passage of pressurized air through the metering device and into the compartment. The individual metering devices also include individual motors to control the operation of the metering devices independently from one another that can allow with sectional control and turning compensation.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

System and method for injecting a fluid additive into a fluid dispensation system

Номер: US20160011603A1
Автор: Jon Lips
Принадлежит: Virid Services LLC

A method for operating a fluid additive control system to inject a fluid additive into a fluid dispensation system is provided. The method includes receiving a first control signal indicating that a fluid dispensation device within the fluid dispensation system is active, and determining a fluid additive quantity based upon the identity of the fluid dispensation device. The method also includes activating a fluid additive injection system, where the fluid additive dispensation system injects the fluid additive into the fluid dispensation system in response to the activation. The method further includes receiving a second control signal from the fluid additive injection system when the fluid additive quantity for the zone has been injected into the fluid dispensation system, and deactivating the fluid additive dispensation system in response to the second control

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

MOISTURE AND VEGETATIVE HEALTH MAPPING

Номер: US20220030763A1
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A vegetative health mapping system which creates two- or three-dimensional maps and associates moisture content, soil density, ambient light, surface temperature, and/or additional indications of vegetative health with the map. Moisture content is inferred using radar return signals of near-field and/or far-field radar. By tuning various parameters of the one or more radar (e.g. frequency, focus, power), additional data may be associated with the map from subterranean features (such as rocks, soil density, sprinklers, etc.). Additional sensors (camera(s), lidar, IMU, GPS, etc.) may be fused with radar returns to generate maps having associated moisture content, surface temperature, ambient light levels, additional indications of vegetative health (as may be determined by machine learned algorithms), etc. Such vegetative health maps may be provided to a user who, in turn, may indicate additional areas for the vegetative health device to scan or otherwise used to recommend and/or perform treatments. 1. A device comprising: receiving a plurality of coordinates that define a bounded region of interest;', 'determining, based at least in part on the plurality of coordinates, a trajectory to sweep the bounded region of interest using at least one of minimal energy or minimal motion;', 'receiving sensor data from a sensor associated with the device;', 'determining, based at least in part on a portion of the sensor data, information about vegetation proximate the device;', 'determining, based at least in part on the information about vegetation, a location of the device; and', 'controlling, based at least in part on the location, the device to move along the trajectory., 'one or more non-transitory computer readable media storing instructions, which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises a coupling configured to one or more of:couple the device ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

INFEED CHUTES FOR MATERIAL APPLICATION MACHINES

Номер: US20220030764A1
Автор: Maciulewicz Gordon
Принадлежит: DHG, Inc.

An infeed chute for a material application machine includes a riser and a water spreading unit. The riser includes a sidewall and defines an infeed opening extending through the riser. The riser is configured to be coupled to an opening of a tank of a material application machine such that application material passed through the infeed opening of the riser enters the tank of the material application machine. The sidewall includes a water inlet formed therein. The water spreading unit is coupled to the water inlet and is configured to direct water laterally across the infeed chute. 1. A hydroseeder comprising:a tank comprising an opening and configured to hold a material slurry;an infeed chute comprising a riser coupled to the opening of the tank above a plurality of grinding flights positioned within the tank; anda water inlet incorporated into a sidewall of the riser of the infeed chute, and configured to direct water laterally across the infeed chute.2. The infeed chute of claim 1 , wherein the water inlet comprises a water spreading unit claim 1 , the water spreading unit comprising:a water spreading housing coupled to the water inlet of the sidewall of the riser; anda tongue coupled to the water spreading housing and extending the water inlet of the riser.3. The hydroseeder of claim 2 , wherein the tongue comprises a rounded edge.4. The hydroseeder of claim 1 , wherein the water inlet is configured to spread the water as it enters the riser to provide a water curtain that extends both laterally and longitudinally across the infeed chute.5. The hydroseeder of claim 1 , wherein the infeed chute comprises a water pipe configured to be fluidly coupled to a water source.6. The hydroseeder of claim 5 , wherein: a water spreading housing coupled to the water inlet of the sidewall of the riser; and', 'a tongue coupled to the water spreading housing and extending the water inlet of the riser; and, 'The water inlet comprises a water spreading unit, the water spreading ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPRAYING AN AGRICULTURAL FLUID ON FOLIAGE

Номер: US20220030845A1
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A system includes a fluid supply line, a plurality of nozzle assemblies positioned and oriented to spray portions of a target, and a plurality of electrically actuated valve assemblies configured to control fluid flow to the nozzle assemblies. The system also includes a controller connected in communication with the plurality of electrically actuated valve assemblies and configured to individually actuate the valve assemblies between a closed position and an open position. The controller is configured to receive an orientation of each nozzle assembly relative to the target and determine a duty cycle of each valve assembly based on the orientation of the respective nozzle assembly. The controller is configured to actuate each valve assembly based on the respective orientation to provide a desired fluid characteristic of the fluid emitted from the respective nozzle assembly. 1. A system for applying agricultural fluid to a target , the system comprising:a fluid supply line connected to a fluid supply;a plurality of nozzle assemblies connected in fluid communication with the fluid supply line, wherein the nozzle assemblies are positioned and oriented to spray portions of the target;a plurality of electrically actuated valve assemblies configured to control fluid flow to the nozzle assemblies, wherein each valve assembly of the plurality of electrically actuated valve assembly is connected in fluid communication between the fluid supply line and a corresponding one of the plurality of nozzle assemblies to control fluid flow through the respective nozzle assembly; anda controller connected in communication with the plurality of electrically actuated valve assemblies and configured to individually actuate the valve assemblies between a closed position and an open position, wherein the controller is configured to receive an orientation of each nozzle assembly relative to the target and determine a duty cycle of each valve assembly based on the orientation of the respective ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

PRODUCT DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

Номер: US20180014453A1
Автор: CHAPERON Fabien
Принадлежит: EXEL INDUSTRIES

The present disclosure concerns a discharge device for a product dispersion assembly, for example intended to be attached on an agricultural machine, comprising a receiving element, such as a hopper, intended to receive the product, wherein the discharge device includes a mass measurement system configured to measure the mass of the receiving element. 1. A discharge device for a product dispersion assembly configured for attachment to an agricultural machine , the discharge device comprising:a receiving element configured for receiving product, anda mass measurement system configured to measure a mass of the receiving element.2. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein the mass measurement system comprises a mass information transmission system configured to transmit a mass information to a user.3. The discharge device according to claim 2 , wherein the mass information transmission system comprises a communication interface configured to transmit a mass information to a user interface claim 2 , wherein the communication interface displays the mass information.4. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein the mass measurement system comprises at least one mass sensor.5. The discharge device according to claim 4 , wherein the discharge device further comprises a frame claim 4 , wherein the at least one mass sensor is disposed between the receiving element and the frame.6. The discharge device according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one mass sensor comprises a strain gauge.7. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein the mass measurement system is configured to control at least one of a triggering of an audible alarm claim 1 , a triggering of a visual alarm claim 1 , an opening of a closure element claim 1 , and an actuation of a fluid accelerator according to a predetermined threshold value of mass information.8. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving element further comprises at least one of a smooth ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Absorbent products and methods for producing the same

Номер: US20180014459A1
Автор: Cory ROBERTS
Принадлежит: Gy Labs LLC

An absorbent product is useable as an absorbent material for cleaning spills or as a plant growth medium for improved moisture retention. A method includes processing a raw coir feedstock to pieces of a predetermined size and compressing the pieces at a predetermined temperature and pressure. The resulting pieces are cooled for a predetermined time to an ambient temperature and broken to a predetermined size. The resulting pieces are mixed with coir fines from the crumbling process at a predetermined ratio to form a final absorbent product.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Fertilization precision control method for water and fertilizer integrated equipment and control system thereof

Номер: US20190014717A1
Принадлежит: Camce Whu Design & Research Co Ltd

The present invention relates to a fertilization precision control method for water and fertilizer integrated equipment and a control system thereof. The method comprises the following steps: step S1, establishing a fertilization precision control model of the water and fertilizer integrated equipment; and step S2, solving an optimal solution of the fertilization precision control model by adopting estimation of distribution algorithms.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

System for Adjusting Frame Height of an Agricultural Vehicle

Номер: US20170015174A1
Автор: Ruppert Rex LeRoy
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A suspension system includes a strut coupled to an agricultural vehicle suspension system, a frame coupled to the suspension system, and a height adjustment mechanism coupled to the strut. The height adjustment mechanism is configured to transition the strut between a raised position, in which a frame height is at a first position, and a lowered position, in which the frame height is at a second position. The first position is higher than the second position relative to a surface of an agricultural field. 1. A suspension system for an agricultural vehicle , comprising: a link having a first end and a second end;', 'a bracket interface at the first end of the link, wherein the bracket interface is configured to couple to a wheel support bracket;', 'a spring interface at the second end of the link, wherein the spring interface is configured to couple to a spring; and', 'a pivot positioned between the bracket interface at the first end of the link and the spring interface at the second end of the link, wherein the pivot is configured to enable rotation of the link about a pivot axis;, 'a strut comprisinga frame mount rotatably coupled to the pivot, wherein the frame mount is configured to rigidly and non-rotatably couple to a frame of the agricultural vehicle; anda height adjustment mechanism comprising an actuator coupled to the link and to the frame mount, wherein the actuator is configured to drive rotation of the link about the pivot axis to control a height of the frame above a ground plane.2. The suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is configured to drive the frame between a raised position at a first height relative to the ground plane and a lowered position at a second height relative to the ground plane claim 1 , wherein the first height is greater than the second height.3. The suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a hydraulic cylinder.4. The suspension system of claim 1 , comprising a position sensor positioned proximate ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Agricultural Crop Analysis Drone

Номер: US20170015416A1
Принадлежит: TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS, INC.

A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones in combination with agricultural equipment, e.g., an agricultural boom sprayer, to evaluate the crops being farmed, and to improve the real-time delivery and dispensing of liquid from the sprayer including monitoring and verifying that the liquid is being dispensed correctly and/or in accordance with a desired distribution pattern or level. 1. A method for agricultural farming , the method comprising:collecting information specific to a plurality of crops from a first agricultural drone; andtransmitting the collected information in real-time from the first agricultural drone to an agricultural vehicle traversing the plurality of crops.2. The method of further comprising:receiving, by the agricultural vehicle, the collected information from the first agricultural done in real-time; andadjusting, in real-time, by the agricultural vehicle at least one operation of the agricultural vehicle using the received collected information from the first agricultural drone.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first agricultural drone is flying in a position in advance of the agricultural vehicle.4. The method of further comprising:collecting information specific to the plurality of crops from a second agricultural drone, the second agricultural drone flying in a position in back of the agricultural vehicle; andtransmitting the collected information in real-time from the second agricultural drone to the agricultural vehicle traversing the plurality of crops.5. The method of further comprising:receiving, by the agricultural vehicle, the collected information from the second agricultural done in real-time; andadjusting, in real-time, by the agricultural vehicle at least one operation of the agricultural vehicle using the received collected information from the second agricultural drone.6. The method of wherein the collected information includes image data of at least one of an elevation of the field claim 3 , a contour ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRIC FLUID FLOW MONITORING APPARATUS AND AGRICULTURAL FLUID APPLICATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20180015490A1
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Electric fluid flow monitoring apparatus, and agricultural fluid application systems and methods including the same are described. The fluid flow monitoring apparatus generally includes a housing, a sensor assembly, and a traveler. The housing defines an interior cavity, and includes an inlet for fluid to enter the interior cavity and an outlet for fluid to exit the interior cavity. The sensor assembly is disposed in the interior cavity, and extends longitudinally in the direction of fluid flow. The traveler is movably supported by the sensor assembly such that fluid flow through the interior cavity causes the traveler to move longitudinally along the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly detects a longitudinal position of the traveler relative to the sensor assembly. 1. A system for applying fluid to an agricultural field , the system comprising:a supply tank;a fluid line connected to the supply tank;a dispensing device connected in fluid communication with the fluid line for dispensing fluid at least one of onto and into the agricultural field; and a housing defining an interior cavity, the housing including an inlet for fluid to enter the interior cavity and an outlet for fluid to exit the interior cavity, wherein the fluid line is connected to the flow monitoring apparatus such that fluid flows through the interior cavity from the inlet to the outlet;', 'a sensor assembly disposed in the interior cavity, the sensor assembly extending longitudinally in the direction of fluid flow; and', 'a traveler movably supported by the sensor assembly such that fluid flow through the interior cavity causes the traveler to move longitudinally along the sensor assembly, wherein the sensor assembly detects a longitudinal position of the traveler relative to the sensor assembly., 'a flow monitoring apparatus connected in fluid communication with the fluid line, the flow monitoring apparatus comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor assembly includes a plurality of ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Systems for water extraction

Номер: US20160016127A1
Принадлежит: Aquaporin AS

The present invention relates to a water extraction system comprising a flow cell comprising a membrane; said membrane comprising an active layer comprising immobilized aquaporin water channels and a support layer, and said membrane having a feed side and a non-feed side; and an aqueous source solution in fluid communication with the feed side of the membrane.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRIC FLUID FLOW MONITORING APPARATUS AND AGRICULTURAL FLUID APPLICATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20180015491A1
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Electric fluid flow monitoring apparatus, and agricultural fluid application systems and methods including the same are described. The fluid flow monitoring apparatus generally includes an outer housing defining a cavity. The outer housing includes an inlet for fluid to enter the cavity and an outlet for fluid to exit the cavity. Fluid flows through the cavity from the inlet to the outlet. The flow monitoring apparatus also includes an inner housing defining an interior cavity and positioned within the outer housing cavity such that fluid flows through the interior cavity. The inner housing is removably connected to the outer housing such that the inner housing is interchangeable with another inner housing having a different cross-sectional profile. The flow monitoring apparatus further includes a traveler movably disposed within the interior cavity. 1. A flow monitoring apparatus for detecting fluid flow through a system , the flow monitoring apparatus comprising:an outer housing defining a cavity, the outer housing including an inlet for fluid to enter the cavity and an outlet for fluid to exit the cavity, wherein fluid flows through the cavity from the inlet to the outlet; andan inner housing defining an interior cavity and positioned within the outer housing cavity such that fluid flows through the interior cavity, wherein the inner housing is removably connected to the outer housing such that the inner housing is interchangeable with another inner housing having a different cross-sectional profile; anda traveler movably disposed within the interior cavity.2. The flow monitoring apparatus of further comprising a sensor assembly configured to detect a position of the traveler within the interior cavity.3. The flow monitoring apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner housing includes a visual indicator that corresponds to a range of flow rates measurable by the flow monitoring apparatus when operated with the inner housing.4. The flow monitoring apparatus of claim ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Autonomously Operated Agricultural Vehicle and Method

Номер: US20200015408A1
Автор: Armstead Alan Dean
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A method for autonomously performing an agricultural operation includes automatically moving a vehicle having at least one agricultural operation device to a starting location for the agricultural operation. An indicator for the starting location is optically identified. A position of the vehicle to a selected distance from the indicator is automatically adjusted. The agricultural operation device is automatically operated. The vehicle is automatically moved along a selected trajectory and the automatically operating the at least one agricultural operation device is repeated until a predetermined number of automatic operations of the agricultural operation device have been performed. 1. A method for autonomously performing an agricultural operation , comprising:automatically moving a vehicle having at least one agricultural operation device to a starting location for the agricultural operation;automatically optically identifying an indicator for the starting location;automatically adjusting position of the vehicle to a selected distance from the indicator;automatically operating the at least one agricultural operation device; andautomatically moving the vehicle along a selected trajectory and repeating the automatically operating the at least one agricultural operation device until a predetermined number of automatic operations of the at least one agricultural operation device have been performed.2. The method of wherein the automatically moving to the starting location comprises determining geodetic location of the vehicle with reference to a geodetic location of the indicator.3. The method of wherein the determining geodetic location of the vehicle comprises detecting geodetic position signals from a satellite.4. The method of wherein the moving along the selected trajectory comprises measuring a geomagnetic direction.5. The method of wherein the automatically optically identifying comprises obtaining an optical image of the indicator and comparing the optical ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

SPRAYER WITH AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED LATERALLY AND ANGULARLY DISPLACEABLE SPRAY BOOM ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200015413A1
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A turf sprayer comprises a transport vehicle that carries a laterally extending spray boom assembly. The spray boom assembly is both laterally displaceable and angularly displaceable relative to the transport vehicle. A controller uses a defined path represented by GPS coordinates to control the operation of various actuators to automatically maintain a reference point on the spray boom assembly on the desired path and to automatically maintain the spray boom assembly perpendicular to the desired path. 1. A turf maintenance or working apparatus , which comprises:(a) a transport vehicle which carries a swath-based implement for performing a turf maintenance or working operation, the swath-based implement being laterally displaceable relative to the transport vehicle during the maintenance or working operation;(b) at least one first actuator carried on the transport vehicle operatively connected to and acting between the transport vehicle and the swath-based implement for effecting lateral displacement of the swath-based implement relative to the transport vehicle during the turf maintenance or working operation, wherein the swath-based implement and the at least one first actuator are carried together on a pivotal frame portion of the transport vehicle that is angularly pivotal relative to a remainder of the transport vehicle about a substantially vertical pivot axis provided on the transport vehicle;(c) at least one second actuator carried on the transport vehicle operatively connected to and acting between the remainder of the transport vehicle and the pivotal frame portion for angularly displacing the pivotal frame portion including the swath-based implement and the at least one first actuator carried on the pivotal frame portion about the vertical pivot axis; and(d) a controller for automatically controlling the operation of the at least one first actuator to cause lateral displacement of the swath-based implement in order to maintain a reference point on the ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Hydroseeders having integrated bale grinders and methods

Номер: US20200016603A1
Принадлежит: DHG Inc

In one embodiment, a hydroseeder has an integrated bale grinder. The hydroseeder includes a tank, an agitator, a plurality of grinding flights, and a basket. The tank includes an opening and is configured to hold a material slurry. The agitator is positioned below the opening and is configured to agitate the material slurry. The plurality of grinding flights extends from the agitator and is configured to grind a material bale as it is introduced into the tank. The basket extends from the opening of the tank and is configured to direct the material bale toward the plurality of grinding flights.

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

EFFICIENT INJECTION AND MIXING OF CHEMICALS INTO A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20170020062A1
Автор: Lovato Zachary
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A fluid mixing and delivery system, e.g., for use in chemical injection of irrigation systems or wash-down stations, has a main fluid conduit with an inlet and an outlet, a bypass conduit with an inlet and an outlet, a venturi, a chemical storage tank, and a static mixer. The bypass conduit inlet connects to the main fluid conduit downstream of the main fluid conduit inlet and the bypass section outlet connects to the main fluid conduit upstream of the main fluid conduit outlet. The venturi is located in-line with the bypass conduit between the bypass conduit inlet and the bypass conduit outlet. The chemical storage tank is fluidly connected to an individual supply line, which fluidly connects to the venturi. The static mixer is located in-line with the main fluid conduit between the bypass conduit outlet and the main fluid conduit outlet. 1. A fluid mixing and delivery system comprisinga main fluid conduit with an inlet and an outlet;a bypass conduit with an inlet and an outlet, wherein the bypass conduit inlet connects to the main fluid conduit downstream of the main fluid conduit inlet and the bypass section outlet connects to the main fluid conduit upstream of the main fluid conduit outlet;a venturi located in-line with the bypass conduit between the bypass conduit inlet and the bypass conduit outlet;a first chemical storage tank fluidly connected to an individual supply line, wherein the individual supply line fluidly connects to the venturi; anda static mixer located in-line with the main fluid conduit between the bypass conduit outlet and the main fluid conduit outlet.2. The fluid mixing and delivery system of further comprising a fluid metering device that fluidly connects the individual supply line and the venturi.3. The fluid mixing and delivery system of claim 2 , whereinthe venturi comprises a confuser portion, a throat portion, and a diffuser portion; andthe fluid metering device is fluidly connected to the throat portion.4. The fluid mixing and ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

AIRFOIL FOR FACILITATING FLUID DELIVERY

Номер: US20170020120A1
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The application is generally directed towards an airfoil for a fluid delivery tube. The airfoil includes a securing member operably connecting the airfoil to the tube, a fin extending downward and outward from the securing member and terminating in a tip, a shield extending inward and downward from the tip of the fin, and an air guide extending from a first end of the shield. 1. An airfoil for a fluid delivery tube comprising:a securing member for operably connecting the airfoil to the tube;a fin extending downward and outward from the securing member and terminating in a tip;a shield extending inward and downward from the tip of the fin; andan air guide extending from a first end of the shield.2. The airfoil of claim 1 , wherein the shield defines a bottom surface of the airfoil and has a width larger than a width of the fin.3. The airfoil of claim 2 , wherein the shield defines a substantially triangular shaped platform angled from the tip downward towards the tube.4. The airfoil of claim 1 , wherein the securing member is securable at substantially any location along a length of the tube.5. The airfoil of claim 1 , wherein the securing member comprises a first bracket and a second bracket configured to secure around an outer surface of the tube.6. The airfoil of claim 1 , wherein the airfoil comprisesa first shell; anda second shell connected to the first shell.7. The airfoil of claim 6 , wherein the first shell and the second shell are symmetrical.8. The airfoil of claim 1 , wherein the air guide curves downward from the first end of the shield.9. The airfoil of claim 8 , wherein the air guide has an angle of curvature between 0 to 30 degrees relative to the first end of the shield.10. An airfoil for use with a drop nozzle claim 8 , comprising:a bracket configured to be connected to the drop nozzle;a fin extending outward and angled downward from the bracket; anda shield connected to the fin and arranged substantially perpendicularly to the fin to define a ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

FIELD ROBOT

Номер: US20180020611A1
Автор: LAROWE Gavin
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Autonomous mobile field robots may be used to maintain fields. An autonomous mobile field robot may perform soil mechanics with environment sensors at a sub-region and store the soil mechanics. The robot may further determine soil temperature of the sub-region and store the soil temperature. The soil mechanics and the soil temperature are sent to a monitoring server via a radio access network for storage and analysis. The parameters for the soil of the sub-region may be adjusted based on the soil mechanics of the sub-region with the chemicals from chemical storage units. The robot may return to a home station to refill one or more of the water or chemicals. 1. An autonomous mobile field robot configured to be used in a field having sub-regions , the field robot comprising:one or more environment sensors;a global positioning system (GPS);one or more collapsible set of wings;one or more chemical storage units for adjusting one or more parameters of a soil of the sub-regions;a processor;a network interface coupled to the processor configured to enable communications via a radio access network;a storage device for content and programming; performing soil mechanics with the one or more environment sensors at each sub-region and storing the soil mechanics in the storage device;', 'determining a soil temperature of each sub-region and storing the soil temperature in the storage device;', 'sending the soil mechanics and the soil temperature for each sub-region to a monitoring server via the radio access network for storage and analysis;', 'adjusting one or more parameters of the soil of a sub-region based on the soil mechanics of the corresponding sub-region with the chemicals from the one or more chemical storage units; and', 'returning to a home station to refill at least one of (i) water, and (ii) the chemicals., 'a program stored in the storage device, wherein execution of the program by the processor configures the field robot to perform acts comprising2. The field ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VIABILITY OF SEEDS

Номер: US20220039310A1
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A first source of an electromagnetic signal is configured to illuminate or radiate the evaluation channel through which a series of particular seeds pass. For example, the electromagnetic signal comprises a pulse with at a primary reference phase and primary reference magnitude. A first receiver of the electromagnetic signal comprises a detector to determine or identify a first seed-related characteristic (e.g., first seed characteristic) based on an observed primary phase and an observed primary magnitude. For instance, a seed treatment device is configured to treat or spray discharged particular seed with a seed treatment based on the estimated characteristic, or to reject non-conforming seeds that do not meet seed specifications. 1. A system for detecting viability of seed , the system comprising:a seed meter comprising a rotor with slots that are spaced apart from each other, each slot having a suitable shape and size to receive a corresponding seed, the seed meter having an entrance port for receiving seed into the seed meter and an exit port for seed exiting from the seed meter, where each exiting seed is spaced spatially from any prior seed or later seed exiting the exit port;a conveyer, comprising a retaining member, for receiving the seed from the exit port, the conveyer conveying seed exiting the seed meter to a seed discharge port for depositing or planting the seed in a furrow in the ground;an evaluation channel section through which a series of particular seeds pass;a first source of an electromagnetic signal for illuminating or radiating the evaluation channel section, where the electromagnetic signal comprises a pulse with at a reference phase and reference magnitude;a first receiver of the electromagnetic signal, the receiver comprising a detector to measure a seed characteristic based on an observed phase and an observed magnitude;an evaluator to evaluate a first difference between the reference phase and the observed phase and a second difference ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

LIQUID SPRAYER FOR PLANTS

Номер: US20160023225A1
Автор: Decker Westly S.
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The present invention provides a liquid sprayer for plants having a wand with a gas supply tube for providing a flow of a pressurized gas and a liquid supply tube for providing a liquid to be sprayed. A discharge end of the gas supply tube and a discharge end of the liquid supply tube may be arranged so that the pressurized gas through the gas supply tube flows across the discharge end of the liquid supply tube thereby drawing or siphoning the liquid through the liquid supply tube into the flow of the pressurized gas for dispersal. The liquid and pressurized gas combine to create a fine mist or fog that provides a gentler and more even application over the plant surface. 1. A liquid sprayer for plants comprising:a wand comprising a gas supply tube for providing a flow of a pressurized gas and a liquid supply tube for providing a flow of a liquid to be sprayed, said gas supply tube having a discharge end and said liquid supply tube having a supply end and a discharge end;a control operatively connected with said gas supply tube, said control configured to selectively enable or prevent the pressurized gas to flow through said gas supply tube;a tank connected to said wand, said tank configured to hold the liquid to be sprayed with said supply end of said liquid supply tube configured to be disposed in said tank;wherein said discharge end of said gas supply tube and said discharge end of said liquid supply tube are arranged so that the pressurized gas that flows through said gas supply tube flows across said discharge end of said liquid supply tube to thereby draw the liquid through said liquid supply tube into the flow of the pressurized gas.2. The liquid sprayer of claim 1 , wherein said wand further comprises a handle attached to said supply end of said gas supply tube claim 1 , and wherein said handle includes said control.3. The liquid sprayer of claim 1 , wherein said tank is movably connected to said wand such that said wand is configured to rotate about a ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH LIFT ASSIST AND UPLIFT CAPABILITY

Номер: US20190021210A1
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A tool bar and hydraulic system for a large scale agricultural implement. The tool bar includes opposed pivotable wings that are extended in a field configuration and retracted in a transport configuration. In some embodiments, each pivotable wing includes two lift assist assemblies for aiding in the execution of turns in the field, and for aiding in the transport of the agricultural implement. The tool bar may be configured to compensate for twist of the pivotable wings when in the transport configuration. The hydraulic system provides a “stiffening” of the tool bar for lift assist during field operation while providing for flexing of the tool bar during transport. 1. A tool bar assembly for an agricultural implement that is configurable in a field configuration and a transport configuration , the tool bar comprising:a center section defining a lateral axis that is perpendicular to a towing direction of said agricultural implement;an inner wing section including a proximal end and a distal end;a mid wing section including a proximal end and a distal end;a first hinge assembly that bridges said center section and said proximal end of said inner wing section, said first hinge assembly defining a first hinge axis that is substantially horizontal in said field configuration;a second hinge assembly that bridges said distal end of said inner wing section and said proximal end of said mid wing section, said second hinge assembly defining a second hinge axis that is substantially horizontal in said field configuration; anda first lift assist assembly and a second lift assist assembly that support said tool bar assembly proximate opposing ends of said mid wing section, each configured to vertically displace said mid wing section,wherein said first lift assist assembly includes a first hydraulic lift assist actuator defining a base end chamber and said second lift assist assembly includes a second hydraulic lift assist actuator defining a ram end chamber, said base end ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH MODULAR PRODUCT CONTAINER

Номер: US20190021218A1
Принадлежит: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD.

An autonomous agricultural implement is operable to advance itself across a field while dispensing agricultural product. The implement includes an implement chassis, a drive system, an interchangeable product container, and a plurality of openers. The container presents a chamber configured to hold a supply of product. The container is shiftable between coupled and uncoupled positions, with the container being detached from the implement chassis in the uncoupled position. The container includes a product flow barrier to selectively restrict product from flowing out of the chamber when the container is in the uncoupled position prior to the container being attached to the implement chassis. The container fluidly communicates with the openers when in the coupled position so that the openers receive product from the chamber. 1. An autonomous agricultural implement operable to advance itself across a field while dispensing agricultural product , said implement comprising:an implement chassis;a drive system supported on the chassis and operable to power the chassis across the field;an interchangeable product container presenting a chamber configured to hold a supply of product; anda plurality of openers operably coupled to the implement chassis to dispense product along the field as the implement is advanced,said product container being shiftable between coupled and uncoupled positions, with the container being detached from the implement chassis in the uncoupled position,said product container including a product flow barrier to selectively restrict product from flowing out of the chamber when the container is in the uncoupled position prior to the container being attached to the implement chassis,said product container fluidly communicating with the openers when in the coupled position so that the openers receive product from the chamber.2. The agricultural implement as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a powered transfer mechanism operably supported by the ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED INTERCHANGE OF MODULAR PRODUCT CONTAINERS

Номер: US20190021219A1
Принадлежит: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD.

An agricultural system includes an agricultural product supply station, an autonomous agricultural machine, a plurality of product containers, and a powered transfer mechanism. The machine is operable to advance across a field while dispensing product. The product containers are configured to be removably stored by the supply station in a stored position and used interchangeably with the machine. Each container is configured to contain product and operably couple to the machine to dispense product thereto. Each container is shiftable between a machine-coupled position and the stored position. The container is attached to the machine in the machine-coupled position and detached from the machine in the stored position. The transfer mechanism is operably supported by at least one of the supply station and the implement and is configured to shift each container between the machine-coupled and stored positions. 1. An agricultural system for dispensing the product within a field , said agricultural system comprising:an agricultural product supply station;an autonomous agricultural machine operable to advance across a field while dispensing product;a plurality of product containers configured to be removably stored by the supply station in a stored position and used interchangeably with the machine,each of said containers being configured to contain product and operably couple to the machine to dispense product thereto,each of said containers being shiftable between a machine-coupled position and the stored position, with the container being attached to the machine in the machine-coupled position and detached from the machine in the stored position; anda powered transfer mechanism operably supported by at least one of the supply station and the implement and configured to shift each container between the machine-coupled and stored positions.2. The agricultural system as claimed in claim 1 ,said machine including a machine chassis configured to removably support at least ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

PORTABLE STATION FOR MODULAR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT CONTAINERS

Номер: US20190021220A1
Принадлежит: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD.

A mobile agricultural product dispensing system is configured to hold a supply of agricultural product and transport the product for operations on a field by an agricultural machine. The dispensing system includes a wheeled supply station and a plurality of product containers. The supply station is operable to be advanced to and from the field and includes a rack assembly defining a series of container-receiving bays. The product containers are configured to be used interchangeably with the machine. Each container is configured to contain product and operably couple to the machine to dispense product thereto. Each container is removably supported by the rack assembly in a corresponding one of the bays. 1. A mobile agricultural product dispensing system configured to hold a supply of agricultural product and transport the product for operations on a field by an agricultural machine , said dispensing system comprising:a wheeled supply station operable to be advanced to and from the field,said supply station including a rack assembly defining a series of container-receiving bays; anda plurality of product containers configured to be used interchangeably with the machine,each of said containers being configured to contain product and operably couple to the machine to dispense product thereto,each of said containers being removably supported by the rack assembly in a corresponding one of the bays.2. The mobile agricultural product dispensing system as claimed in claim 1 ,said rack assembly presenting an open face that communicates with the bays and permits lateral container ingress and egress relative to the bays.3. The mobile agricultural product dispensing system as claimed in claim 2 ,said supply station presenting a longitudinal station axis and configured to be advanced in a forward direction that corresponds to the longitudinal station axis,said open face extending longitudinally, with container ingress and egress occurring in a lateral direction.4. The mobile ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Rinse Tank Cutout And Hose Routing

Номер: US20190021222A1
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A rinse tank for use with an agricultural machine that has a routing tunnel formed in a tank bottom wall for routing hoses through the routing tunnel between the rinse tank and a frame side-rail associated with the agricultural machine. The routing tunnel allows hoses to be routed from a first end of the agricultural machine to a second end of the agricultural machine. Additionally, brackets can be installed to the top wall of the frame side-rail. The brackets can be used to help locate the rinse tank about the frame as they are configured to fit within the routing tunnel. Additionally, the hoses can be routed through the brackets to prevent the hoses from being misplaced or damaged once the rinse tank is installed onto the frame side-rail. 1. A tank with a hose routing system carried by an agricultural machine , the tank comprising:a tank outer wall that faces outwardly away from the agricultural machine;a tank inner wall that faces inwardly toward the agricultural machine;a tank bottom wall that extends between and connects the tank outer and inner walls and faces downwardly toward a frame side-rail of the agricultural machine; anda routing tunnel that extends into and defines a depression formed in the tank bottom wall with the routing tunnel and the frame side-rail enclosing a plurality of hoses extending from a first location beyond a first end of the routing tunnel to a second location beyond a second end of the routing tunnel.2. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall defines a multi-tiered cross-sectional profile that includes:an inner bottom wall section arranged toward the tank inner wall; andan outer bottom wall section arranged toward the tank outer wall that overlies and extends along a portion of a top wall of the frame side-rail of the agricultural machine;wherein the routing tunnel includes a tunnel top wall and a pair of tunnel side walls extending downwardly from the tunnel top wall to collectively define a channel that corresponds to an ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

SEED FURROW LIQUID APPLICATION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES

Номер: US20200022301A1
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In one aspect, a crop input applicator is provided. In one aspect, the applicator comprises a valve (e.g., voice coil valve) disposed to deposit liquid on or near a seed furrow and/or on or near a seed. In one aspect, the applicator includes one or more seed sensors disposed to detect passage of seeds. 1. A crop input monitoring system comprising:a seed sensor configured to sense a seed, said seed sensor disposed outside of a seed tube;a crop input outlet for depositing crop input; anda valve connected to the crop input outlet, the valve configured to selectively control the crop input being deposited through the crop input outlet.2. The crop input monitoring system of further comprising a seed delivery mechanism for delivering a seed.3. The crop input monitoring system of wherein the seed delivery mechanism comprises the seed tube connected to an outlet of a seed meter.4. The crop input monitoring system of wherein the seed sensor is provided on an outlet of the seed meter.5. The crop input monitoring system of wherein the seed sensor is disposed above the seed tube.6. The crop input monitoring system of further comprising a controller claim 1 , the controller in communication with the seed sensor and the valve claim 1 , the controller programmed to use a seed signal from the seed sensor to determine a control signal to send to the valve to selectively control the crop input being deposited through the crop input outlet.7. The crop input monitoring system of wherein the control signal is configured to control a position of the crop input relative to the seed.8. The crop input monitoring system of wherein the seed sensor comprises one or more transmitters and one or more associated receivers.9. The crop input monitoring system of wherein the one or more transmitters and the one or more associated receivers are disposed on a same side of a seed delivery mechanism.10. The crop input monitoring system of wherein the one or more transmitters and the one or more ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus, Systems And Methods For Applying Fluid

Номер: US20210022286A1
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The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to fluid distribution systems. The fluid distribution systems being made up of a plurality of positive displacement pumps disposed on a fluid distribution manifold and proximate to the tank and the point of product discharge. The system optionally has a valve system for precision control of fluid discharge. 1. A row liquid distribution system for an agricultural implement , comprising:a. a supply tank;b. a manifold in fluidic communication with the supply tank;c. a plurality of discharges; andd. a plurality of positive displacement pumps distributed along the manifold so as to be proximate to the plurality of discharges.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a high precision flow meter in fluidic communication with the supply tank.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is constructed and arranged to utilize an electronic signature to establish volumetric flow via an open loop system.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a. a second supply tank;b. a second manifold in fluidic communication with the second supply tank;c. a plurality of second discharges; andd. a plurality of second pumps distributed along the second manifold so as to be proximate to the plurality of second discharges.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of pumps distributed along the manifold and plurality of second pumps distributed along the second manifold are variable speed positive displacement pumps.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a switching valve system constructed and arranged for intermittent application of fluid.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a calibration system.8. A fluid distribution system for an agricultural implement claim 1 , comprising:a. a tool bar;b. a manifold disposed along the tool bar;c. a plurality of pumps in fluidic communication with the manifold; andd. a plurality of discharges, each discharge in fluidic communication with a pump,wherein each pump is proximal ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR TESTING AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING DEVICE

Номер: US20170024870A1
Автор: REICHHARDT Andreas
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In a method for testing an agricultural spraying device () which comprises a plurality of nozzles () that are arranged at a spacing from one other and spray a liquid, which is supplied under pressure, in a defined atomizing cone (), a region, near the nozzle, of the atomizing cone () of each individual nozzle () is optically recorded, in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the atomizing cone (), by means of a recording device () having a digital camera (), and is stored as a digital image file. 1. Method for testing an agricultural spraying device that comprises a plurality of nozzles that are arranged at a spacing from one another and spray a liquid , which is supplied under pressure , in a defined atomizing cone , in which method a region , near the nozzle , of the atomizing cone of each individual nozzle is optically recorded , in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the atomizing cone , by a recording device having a digital camera , and is stored as a digital image file.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the stored image files are each compared with an empirically determined reference image file and deviations between an image file and the reference image file are determined and evaluated in order to assess the state of the nozzle associated with the deviating image file.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when each atomizing cone region is being optically recorded claim 1 , a defined background surface is arranged behind the atomizing cone region when viewed from the camera.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the atomizing cone region is illuminated during the optical recording process.5. Method according to claim 1 , wherein an optically recorded image file of the atomizing cone region of a new nozzle of the type to be tested is used as the reference image file.6. Method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when an atomizing cone region is being optically recorded claim 1 , the pressure of the liquid ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

LIQUID FERTILIZER TANKS

Номер: US20150027793A1
Автор: Janzen Brian J.
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A pair of storage tanks are mounted to a tractor on either side of a tractor frame. In one embodiment, each tank can be mounted underneath a tractor cab and between a track and the tractor frame. Furthermore, each tank extends from a leading end forming a tapered, frusto conical tip to a trailing end extending longitudinally along the tractor frame. The tanks can be supported with one or more mounting brackets assembled to the tractor frame. The tanks are fluidly coupled to plumbing and a pump that feeds liquid to a sprayer attached to the tractor. 1. A fertilizer tank for mounting to a tractor , comprising:an elongated cylindrical body; anda frusto conical tip extending from the body.2. The tank of claim 1 , further comprising an agitation tube positioned in an interior of the tank.3. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the body and tip are formed of stainless steel.4. The tank claim 1 , further including a registration mechanism for coupling with a mounting bracket to prevent movement of the tank relative to the mounting bracket.5. The tank of claim 1 , further comprising a sight tube indicating a level of liquid in the tank.6. A tractor claim 1 , comprising:a frame;opposed tracks positioned on either side of the frame;an operator cab supported by the frame; anda pair of fertilizer tanks mounted on either side of the frame, each tank including an elongated cylindrical body and a frusto conical tip extending from the body.7. The tractor of claim 6 , further comprising plumbing conduits and a pump fluidly coupled to the pair of fertilizer tanks.8. The tractor of claim 7 , further comprising a sprayer fluidly coupled with the pump such that claim 7 , during operation claim 7 , the pump delivers fertilizer from the tanks to the sprayer.9. The tractor of claim 8 , wherein each tank further comprises an agitation tube positioned on an interior of the tank claim 8 , the agitation tube fluidly coupled with the pump.10. The tractor of claim 6 , further comprising a pair of ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

BOOM ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170027103A1
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A system includes a boom. The boom includes a first section and a second section. The system includes a first actuator element configured to drive rotation of the first section, a second actuator element configured to drive rotation of the second section, and a locking element configured to block rotation of the first section and to block rotation of the second section while the locking element is in an activated position. Moreover, the system includes a sensor element disposed on the boom. The sensor element is configured to output a signal indicative of a first height between the first section and a field and a second height between the second section and the field. The first and second sections are configured to independently rotate based on the received signal to maintain a desired height between the field and each of the first section and the second section. 1. An agricultural sprayer system for an agricultural implement , comprising:a center portion; a first section comprising a first end rotatably coupled to the center portion and a second end; and', 'a second section comprising a third end rotatably coupled to the second end of the first portion and a fourth end;, 'a boom coupled to the center portion and extending laterally from the center portion, wherein the boom comprisesa first actuator element configured to drive rotation of the first section;a second actuator element configured to drive rotation of the second section;a locking element configured to block rotation of the first section relative to the center portion and to block rotation of the second section relative to the first portion while the locking element is in an activated position; anda sensor element disposed on the boom, wherein the sensor element is configured to output a signal indicative of a first height between the first section and a field and a second height between the second section and the field, wherein the first and second sections are configured to independently rotate based on ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Sprayer

Номер: US20170027151A1
Принадлежит: The Fountainhead Group, Inc.

A lawn and garden sprayer system having a container and a spray wand fluidly connected to the container is provided. The spray wand includes a wand housing that has a slot formed in one side thereof that is configured to engage a lug formed on one side of the container for purposes of stowing the wand during shipping and when not in use. A communications card assembly is detachably connected between the container and spray wand during shipment and prior to its first use. The hose includes a coupler end that engaged a cap on the container and facilitates creation of a fluid circuit between the fluid contents in the container and the wand. 1. A sprayer assembly , comprising:a. a container for storing fluid therein;b. a spray wand comprising a handle portion and a wand portion;c. a motor contained within said handle portion; and i. a manually actuable trigger mounted to said spray wand;', 'ii. a fluid inlet that is in fluid communication with fluid contained within said container;', 'iii. a fluid outlet positioned in fluid communication with said wand portion; and', 'iv. a valve that is movable upon user actuation of said trigger from a first position that prevents fluid from flowing from said fluid inlet to said fluid outlet and a second position wherein fluid can flow from said fluid inlet to said fluid outlet., 'd. a fluid circuit assembly, comprising2. The sprayer assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said wand portion and said handle portion are pivotally connected to one another.3. The sprayer assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said fluid circuit assembly further comprises a spring positioned in biased relation to said valve. The present application relates to and is a divisional of Applicant's U.S. Non-Provisional application, Ser. No. 14/483,876, filed Sep. 11, 2014, now allowed, which, in turn, relates to and claims priority to Applicant's U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Ser. No. 61/876,379, filed Sep. 11, 2013. The entirety of the aforementioned ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Storage tank sump arrangement for an agricultural implement

Номер: US20160029554A1
Автор: Timothy R. Blunier
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

A storage tank sump arrangement for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes row units configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a storage tank configured to hold the flowable agricultural product. The storage tank includes a first sump and a second sump. Further, the first sump is positioned adjacent to a front portion of the storage tank relative to a direction of travel and the second sump is positioned adjacent to a rear portion of the storage tank relative to the direction of travel. The agricultural implement includes a pump in fluid communication with the first sump and the second sump. The pump is configured to pump the flowable agricultural product from the storage tank to the row units.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING LIQUIDS, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF AT LEAST TWO EXTENSION ARMS OF AN AGRICULTURAL FIELD SPRAYER

Номер: US20180027727A1
Автор: Leeb Theodor
Принадлежит: HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH

A device for spreading liquids in an agricultural field includes at least two cantilever arms, each having multiple means for distributing the liquid. The two cantilever arms are pivotable about one or more axes running approximately parallel to a driving direction of the device, and each arm includes one or more attached actuators that transmit an actuating force to produce a pivoting movement onto the cantilever arms. First sensors for determining a relative actual spacing of the cantilever arms and second sensors for detecting an environmental profile provide signals to a control apparatus which controls the actuators to achieve a desired movement and spacing of the cantilever arms. An associated method is also described. 1. A device for spreading liquid fertilizers , comprising:at least two cantilever arms, wherein each arm comprises a plurality of sprayers for distributing the liquid, and wherein each arm is pivotable about one or more axes running approximately parallel to a driving direction of the device;one or more actuators connected to the at least two cantilever arms wherein each actuator transmits an actuating force to impart a pivoting movement to the at least two cantilever arms;one or more first sensors, wherein each first sensor measures a relative actual spacing of the at least two cantilever arms to a ground-side crop to be treated or measures a relative tilt position of the at least two cantilever arms in relation to horizontal or measures the relative actual spacing and the relative tilt position; andone or more second sensors, wherein each second sensor detects an environmental profile preceding a driving direction of the device;wherein the one or more first sensors and the one or more second sensors are connected to a control apparatus which controls the one or more actuators to achieve a defined pivoting movement of the at least two cantilever arms based on the actual spacing, the relative tilt position, the environmental profile, or ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

CONTROL SYSTEM, SPRAY BAR, CARRIER AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTATION

Номер: US20180029060A1
Принадлежит: EXEL INDUSTRIES

The present invention relates to a control system () provided to a spray bar () mounted on a carrier () at an angle (α) adjustable relative to the carrier (), the control system () comprising an actuator for changing the angle (α) of the spray bar (); a control device for controlling the actuator; and a damping device connected to the actuator to damp vibrations and oscillations of the spray bar () and thus stabilize the angle (α). The invention is characterized in that the control system () further comprises a recharging device operating simultaneously with the control device to compensate for a pressure change in the damping device during a change in the angle (α) of the spray bar (). The invention also relates to a spray bar (), a carrier () and a method of implementation. 1. A control system , provided to equip a spray bar mounted on a carrier and having an adjustable angle relative to the carrier , the control system comprising:an actuator to change the angle of the spray bar;a control device to control the actuator;a damping device connected to the actuator to damp vibrations and oscillations of the spray bar and thus to stabilize the angle; anda recharging device operating simultaneously with the control device to compensate for a pressure change in the damping device during a change in the angle of the spray bar.2. The control system according to claim 1 , wherein the modification of the angle of the spray bar results from a by operator manual actuation for a tilt correction function.3. The control system according to claim 1 , wherein the modification of the angle of the spray bar results from an automatic actuation for a tilt correction function.4. The control system according to claim 1 , wherein the recharging device comprises a distributor including a non-return position and a circulation position.5. The control system according to claim 4 , wherein the recharging device also comprises a direct-action adjustable pressure limiter and a check valve claim ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS

Номер: US20220046849A1
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Various embodiments of a system for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. 1. A system for automatically sensing and spraying plant precursors being distributed on and/or within the ground , the system comprising:a sensor configured to detect plant precursors dropping through a tube;a nozzle assembly configured to control the release of a fluid, the nozzle assembly including a valve and a spray nozzle; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the nozzle assembly, the controller being configured to regulate a pulse duration of the valve based on at least one operating parameter of the system such that a constant amount of fluid is sprayed onto or adjacent to each plant precursor after each plant precursor is dropped from the tube.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one operating parameter comprises at least one of a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve claim 1 , a valve configuration parameter claim 1 , a nozzle configuration parameter or a ground speed of the system.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a flow regulating valve disposed upstream of the nozzle assembly claim 1 , the controller being configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve so as to regulate a flow rate of the fluid supplied to the valve.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to receive inputs associated with the flow rate of the fluid claim 3 , the controller being further configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve based on the inputs so as to maintain the flow rate constant.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle assembly is a first nozzle assembly and further comprising a second nozzle assembly claim 1 , communicatively coupled to the controller claim 1 , the second nozzle assembly being configured to spray the same type of fluid or a different type of fluid as the ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Work vehicle

Номер: US20190029168A1
Принадлежит: KOMATSU LTD

The tree planting machine includes a vehicle main unit, a washing water tank, a planting device, a washing water circuit, and a controller. The washing water tank is attached to the vehicle main body and holds water. The planting device is disposed on the vehicle main unit. The washing water circuit connects the washing water tank and the planting devices. The controller control s the washing water circuit so as to supply the water from the washing water tank to the planting devices.

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

CONTROLLING APPLICATION RATES IN LIQUID APPLICATORS

Номер: US20190029170A1
Автор: Wilger Wilfred H.
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A liquid application apparatus includes a plurality of control assemblies, each with input and output ports, a liquid information sensor, and a position controlled valve activator operative to activate a valve to vary a flow opening size. A controller receives liquid and position information and sets each control assembly to dispense the same desired rate of flow of liquid from the each output port by activating each valve activator to move the valve activator to a valve position where the size of the flow opening achieves the desired rate of flow. The controller is operative to compare a position of the valve activator in a first control assembly with the positions of the valve activators in other control assemblies to determine a malfunction. The liquid information sensor is typically a flow sensor or a pressure sensor. 1. A liquid application apparatus comprising:a pressurized liquid source directing a flow of liquid at a selected supply pressure through a supply conduit;a plurality of control assemblies, each control assembly comprising a control body with an input port connected to receive pressurized liquid from the supply conduit at the supply pressure, and an output port;each control assembly comprising a liquid information sensor and a position controlled valve activator, the valve activator operative to incrementally move a valve to increase or decrease a size of a flow opening between the input port and the output port; anda controller connected to receive liquid information from the liquid information sensor in each control assembly and valve position information from the valve activator in each control assembly and operative to activate each valve activator to move each valve activator to a valve position where the size of the corresponding flow opening achieves a desired rate of flow of liquid from the corresponding output port;wherein the controller is operative to record the valve position of each valve activator that corresponds to the desired rate ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

IMPLEMENT POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAME

Номер: US20200029484A1
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An automated implement control system includes one or more distance sensors configured for coupling with an agricultural implement. The one or more distance sensors are configured to measure a ground distance and a canopy distance from the one or more sensors to the ground and crop canopy, respectively. An implement control module is in communication with the one or more distance sensors. The implement control module controls movement of the agricultural implement. The implement control module includes a confidence module configured to determine a ground confidence value based on the measured ground distance and a canopy confidence value based on the measured canopy distance. A target selection module of the implement control module is configured to select one of the measured ground or canopy distances as a control basis for controlling movement of the agricultural implement based on the comparison of confidence values. 1. An automated implement control system for controlling movement of an agricultural implement comprising: a ground sensing element configured to measure a ground distance from the one or more sensors to the ground; and', 'a canopy sensing element configured to measure a canopy distance from the one or more sensors to a crop canopy;, 'one or more distance sensors configured for coupling with an agricultural implement, the one or more distance sensors each include at least one confidence module configured to determine a ground confidence value based on the measured ground distance and a canopy confidence value based on the measured canopy distance;', 'a target selection module configured to select one of the measured ground distance or the measured canopy distance as a control basis for controlling movement of the agricultural implement, the target selection module selection based on a comparison of the ground and canopy confidence values; and', 'an actuator module configured to control movement of the agricultural implement according to the selected ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE AND LOW RATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Номер: US20210029869A1
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A system for dispensing agricultural products includes an agricultural product container having a memory circuit associated therewith for storing data, the stored data including data unique to the container and the quantity of material dispensed including specific rates of application. An application rate meter device is operatively connected to the agricultural product container and is configured to dispense the agricultural product from the agricultural product container. Precision placement equipment includes a placement tube assembly operatively connected to the application rate meter device to place the agricultural products in the desired locations for efficient activity of the agricultural product. Each placement tube assembly is mounted between depth wheels of a depth control wheel assembly of a planter for placement of product in-furrow between the depth wheels. 1. A system for dispensing agricultural products , comprising:a) an agricultural product container having a memory circuit associated therewith for storing data, the stored data including data unique to the container and the quantity of material dispensed including specific rates of application;b) an application rate meter device operatively connected to said agricultural product container configured to dispense the agricultural product from the agricultural product container;c) precision placement equipment including a placement tube assembly operatively connected to said application rate meter device to place the agricultural products in the desired locations for efficient activity of the agricultural product, wherein each placement tube assembly is mounted between depth wheels of a depth control wheel assembly of a planter for placement of product in-furrow between the depth wheels; and,wherein said placement tube assembly includes an elongated placement tube arranged so that it descends from a portion of a frame behind the depth wheels to between the depth wheels.2. The system of wherein said ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

System and method for controlling an unmanned vehicle and releasing a payload from the same

Номер: US20190031346A1
Принадлежит: Garuda Robotics Pte Ltd

Aspects of the invention include a system for managing an agriculture plantation comprising a plantation information management server operable to send at least one electronic request to manage the agricultural plantation, the at least one electronic request comprises at least one target within the agricultural plantation; a central processor arranged in data communication with the plantation information management server to receive the electronic request to form a first dataset; the first dataset comprises data related to a size, a location and the at least one target within the agricultural plantation; an unmanned vehicle command and control server arranged in data communication with a plurality of base stations to deploy the plurality of base stations at predetermined locations within the agricultural plantation; each of the plurality of base stations arranged in data communication with at least one unmanned vehicle; the unmanned vehicle command and control server further arranged in data communication with the central processor to receive a second dataset related to at least one operation of the at least one unmanned vehicle; and a block segregator arranged to receive the first dataset as input to generate an output, the output comprises data related to the division of the agricultural plantation into a plurality of smaller areas.

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

High clearance adjustable sprayer

Номер: US20150034736A1
Принадлежит: Winfield Solutions LLC

An agricultural sprayer assembly includes a wheeled carriage, a chassis, and a spray delivery system. The wheeled carriage has a number of adjustable support legs (e.g., four), each formed of hydraulically coupled and actuated upper and lower leg sections or members. The chassis is supported on the wheeled carriage, at an adjustable clearance height defined by the operational height of the support legs. The spray delivery system includes a spray boom coupled to a boom support, and an actuator coupled to the boom support and the chassis. The actuator is configured to adjust the height of the spray boom with respect to the clearance height of the chassis.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20220049981A1
Автор: ISHIDA Kousuke
Принадлежит: NEC Corporation

The present invention provides a measurement apparatus including: a detection unit configured to detect a pressure according to a shape change of a tubular structure whose shape changes according to a supplied amount of a liquid that flows therein; a time specification unit configured to specify, based on the pressure detected by the detection unit a supply time during which the liquid was supplied; and a supplied amount calculation unit configured to calculate a supplied amount of the liquid based on the supply time. 1. A measurement apparatus comprising:a detection unit configured to detect a pressure according to a shape change of a tubular structure whose shape changes according to a supplied amount of a liquid that flows therein;a time specification unit configured to specify, based on the pressure detected by the detection unit, a supply time during which the liquid was supplied; anda supplied amount unit configured to calculate a supplied amount of the liquid based on the supply time.2. The measurement apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the detection moans unit includes:a measurement unit that is attached to an exterior portion of the tubular structure, and is for measuring a measurement value corresponding to the pressure that occurs due to contact with the exterior portion, andan output unit configured to output information or a signal representing the measurement value to the time specification unit.3. The measurement apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein when the pressure detected by the detection unit is at least a predetermined value and the time during which the pressure is at least the predetermined value continues for at least a predetermined time, the time specification unit sets the date/time when the pressure became at least the predetermined value as a start date/time of supply of the liquid, and when the pressure changes from at least the predetermined value to less than the predetermined value and the time during which the pressure is ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

Implement Leveling System

Номер: US20170034989A1
Принадлежит: SUMMERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Inc

An implement leveling system for efficiently leveling an implement or other device. The implement leveling system generally includes an implement having a frame, a plurality of wheels connected to the implement by corresponding wheel support structures and an adjustable actuator connected to each of the wheel support structures. The adjustable actuator includes a first actuator extending in a first direction and a second actuator extending in a second direction. A plurality of shims are connected to the first actuator, wherein the shims each have a storage position and an engaged position. When a shim is in the engaged position, the shim is positioned between a first end mount and a first head of the first actuator to adjust the minimum length of the adjustable actuator. The minimum length for each of the adjustable actuators may be adjusted by selecting the desired number of shims to be in the engaged position.

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

FERTILIZER CLOSING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170034993A1
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis; a storage tank carried by the chassis; and a row unit carried by the chassis. The row unit includes: a row body; an opening blade carried by the row body and configured to open a trench as the row body is carried in a direction of travel; and a closing tandem carried by the row body behind the opening blade that is pivotally movable relative to the row body. The closing tandem includes a closing disc and a press wheel carried behind the closing disc, the closing disc and the press wheel being configured to rotate as the row body is carried in the direction of travel, the closing disc defining a projection path as it rotates, and the press wheel having a treaded surface in the projection path. 1. An agricultural vehicle , comprising:a chassis;a storage tank carried by said chassis; and a row body;', 'an opening blade carried by said row body and configured to open a trench as said row body is carried in a direction of travel;', 'a closing tandem carried by said row body behind said opening blade and pivotally movable relative to said row body, said closing tandem including a closing disc and a press wheel carried behind said closing disc, said closing disc and said press wheel configured to rotate as said row body is carried in the direction of travel, said closing disc defining a projection path as it rotates, said press wheel having a treaded surface in the projection path., 'a row unit carried by said chassis, said row unit including2. The agricultural vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said closing disc is horizontally tilted in a first horizontal direction and said press wheel is horizontally tilted in a second horizontal direction that is opposite said first horizontal direction.3. The agricultural vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said press wheel defines a camber angle between 0 and 12 degrees.4. The agricultural vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein said camber angle is between 5 and 7.5 degrees.5. The ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

REAR FOLDING TOOLBAR IMPLEMENT

Номер: US20160037705A1
Автор: Friggstad Terrance A.
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Each wing of a rear folding implement has a wing frame supported on rear wheels for movement along the ground, and a forewing frame and wheel pivotally attached to the wing frame. A center ball joint pivotally connects right and left inner wings and a center wheel assembly supports the center ball joint. The wings extend laterally and the forewing frames are in a lowered position supported on their wheels when in the operating position. To move the wings into a transport position, the implement is towed forward and the wings pivot about the center ball joint to trail rearward and the forewing frames are moved upward to narrow the implement for transport. An air seeder cart hitch is rearward of and near the center ball joint in the operating position, and when the wings trail rearward the cart hitch is near rear ends of the trailing wings. 132-. (canceled)33. A rear folding air seeder implement comprising:right and left wings, each wing supported on front and rear wheels for movement along the ground in an operating travel direction, and a plurality of furrow openers mounted on each wing;wherein when the right and left wings are in a field operating position the right and left wings extend laterally substantially perpendicular to the operating travel direction;wherein when the right and left wings are in a transport position, the right and left wings trail rearward side by side substantially aligned with the operating travel direction;a cart hitch movably mounted to the right and left wings and an agricultural product cart hitched to the cart hitch;wherein the cart hitch is configured such that when the right and left wings are in the field operating position, the cart is rearward of, and in proximity to, inner ends of the right and left wings, and when the right and left wings are moved to the transport position the cart hitch moves rearward such that during transport, the cart is rearward of rear ends of the trailing right and left wings.34. The apparatus of ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160037714A1
Автор: Muff Dan
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A liquid dispensing system that includes a carrier having a storage tank disposed thereon for storing a liquid product. A boom is coupled to the carrier and includes a distribution hose through which the liquid product flows from the storage tank and into a number of liquid placement apparatuses. Each liquid placement apparatus includes a drop assembly coupled to the boom and extending downward. A base assembly is coupled to the lower end of the drop assembly and a hose assembly extends from the distribution hose to the base assembly. A lower hose assembly is protected within the base assembly and includes a pair of dribble hoses extruding from the base assembly. The liquid product is delivered proximate to the ground surface through the dribble hoses. 1. An agricultural row crop sprayer for applying liquid fertilizer in a moisture zone of the crop rows as the row crop sprayer traverses the field , the row crop sprayer comprisinga carrier;a storage tank supported by the carrier, the storage tank containing the liquid fertilizer;a boom structure supported by the carrier and extending laterally in a direction transverse to the crop rows when in use, the boom structure selectively vertically adjustable relative to a height of the row crop or a height above a soil surface when in use;a plurality of drop assemblies supported by and laterally spaced along the boom structure so as to be positioned between adjacent crop rows when in use;distribution hoses communicating the liquid fertilizer from the storage tank to each of the plurality of drop assemblies when in use;each of the plurality of drop assemblies including at least one dribble hose supported below the boom structure by a vertical support at an elevation near the soil surface when in use, the at least one dribble hose in liquid communication with the distribution hoses, the at least one dribble hose extending laterally outwardly from the vertical support such that an outlet end of the dribble hose dribbles the ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

CUTTING HEADS AND AGRICULTURAL SEEDER IMPLEMENTS FORMED THEREWITH

Номер: US20180035600A1
Автор: Kile Ronald J.
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A soil cutting head for a mount of an agricultural implement includes a head having a leading extremity for cutting into soil ahead of the mount, and a fertilizer tube extending through the head to a discharge end for discharging a stream of fertilizer into the soil from the head. 1. An agricultural implement for working soil across which the agricultural implement travels or is towed , comprising:a mount;a head having a trailing extremity mounted on the mount, and a leading extremity for cutting into soil ahead of the mount; anda fertilizer tube extending through the head to a discharge end for discharging a stream of fertilizer into the soil from the head.2. The agricultural implement according to claim 1 , further comprising a shield mounted on the mount above the head claim 1 , wherein the shield spans a length of the fertilizer tube above the head.3. The agricultural implement according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge end of the fertilizer tube is proximate to the leading extremity for discharging the stream of fertilizer from the leading extremity.4. The agricultural implement according to claim 3 , wherein the head further includes opposed upper and lower ends claim 3 , a leading bulk that extends from the upper end to the leading extremity proximate to the lower end claim 3 , and the fertilizer tube extends through the leading bulk from the upper end to the leading extremity.5. The agricultural implement according to claim 4 , wherein the leading extremity includes opposed first and second sides and a knife extending outwardly from one of the first and second sides claim 4 , and the fertilizer tube extends through the knife to the discharge opening for discharging the stream of fertilizer into the soil from the knife.6. The agricultural implement according to claim 5 , wherein the knife is swept back from the leading extremity.7. The agricultural implement according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge end of the fertilizer tube is proximate to the trailing ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20150039179A1
Автор: Boothe Brian
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Provided is agricultural equipment for delivering fluid to a field. The agricultural equipment includes a system having a plurality of flow indicator sensors for providing an output indicative of whether or not fluid is flowing through the sensors above or below a prescribed rate and an indicator panel for providing at least one of a visual or an audio indication to an operator indicative of whether or not fluid is flowing through the flow indicator sensors above or below the prescribed rate. The indicator panel may be provided in a location to allow an operator to determine when an interruption occurs, for example by viewing a visual indication on the indicator panel, without the operator having to look away from a direction of motion. In this way, the operator can safely and efficiently determine if there is an interruption and then take the necessary steps to clear the interruption. 1. A system for delivering fluid to a field using an agricultural implement , the system including:a plurality of laterally spaced applicators;a manifold connectable to a source of fluid to be delivered to the field;a plurality of lines, each line connecting the manifold to a respective one of the plurality of applicators;a plurality of flow indicator sensors, each flow indicator sensor being connectable between the manifold and a respective one of the plurality of lines and configured to provide an output indicative of whether or not fluid is flowing through the sensor at a prescribed rate; andan indicator panel for receiving the output from the plurality of flow indicator sensors and for providing at least one of a visual or an audio indication to an operator based on the outputs.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the indicator panel provides a visual indication for each of the plurality of flow indicator sensors based on the outputs of the respective flow indicator sensors.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the indicator panel includes an indicator for each of ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE LIQUID SPRAYING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170036228A1
Принадлежит: Appareo Systems, LLC

An intelligent spray nozzle, comprising an input pressure sensor, a flow rate sensor, a flow modulator, a nozzle pressure sensor, a linear actuator, and an output orifice modulator, wherein an input pressure read from the input pressure sensor and a flow rate read from the flow rate sensor are used as inputs by the flow modulator to drive the at least one linear actuator to control an output spray rate from the intelligent spray nozzle, and wherein a nozzle pressure read from the nozzle pressure sensor is used as feedback for the output orifice modulator, wherein an output orifice is modified by the output orifice modulator to achieve optimal output spray. 1. An interactive liquid spraying system , which comprises:a fluid source adapted for containing a quantity of spraying liquid;a pump with an inlet connected to the fluid source;a flow conduit connected to the pump;a nozzle body connected to the flow conduit and including a nozzle outlet;a flow control opening in the nozzle body;a flow control feature adjustably received in the flow control opening and configured for controlling a liquid discharge from said nozzle outlet; andand actuator connected to said flow control feature and configured for extending and retracting said flow control feature in said flow control opening whereby a spray pattern from said nozzle outlet is adjustable.2. The spraying system according to claim 1 , which includes:said nozzle body including an orifice opening located downstream from said flow control opening and adjustably receiving an orifice shape feature; andsaid orifice shape feature being connected to said actuator and movable by said actuator between open and closed positions relative to said orifice opening.3. The spraying system according to claim 1 , which includes:an input pressure sensor connected to said flow conduit;a flow sensor connected to said flow conduit;a microprocessor connected to said input pressure sensor, said flow sensor and said actuator; andsaid ...

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