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СИСТЕМЫ, СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВА ВНЕСЕНИЯ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННОЙ ЖИДКОСТИ

КОЛЕСО ДЛЯ СИСТЕМЫ ЗАДЕЛЫВАНИЯ

Изобретение относится к колесу, приспособленному для использования с узлом заделывания борозды высевающей секции сельскохозяйственной сеялки. Колесо для прикатывания почвы над семенной бороздой, приспособленное для установки с возможностью вращения на установочном рычаге, содержит центральную ось, кольцевой протектор, соосный с центральной осью и ограничивающий ширину колеса в осевом направлении, и стеночный элемент. Стеночный элемент непрерывно соединен с кольцевым протектором с внутренней стороны колеса и непрерывно проходит между кольцевым протектором и центральным отверстием радиально внутрь от кольцевого протектора к центральному отверстию, соосному с центральной осью. Центральное отверстие приспособлено для размещения ступицы, посредством которой колесо установлено с возможностью вращения на установочном рычаге, причем наружная сторона колеса направлена в сторону от установочного рычага, а внутренняя сторона колеса направлена к установочному рычагу. При этом стеночный элемент проходит ...

Универсальный копирующий однодисковый сошник

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к сошникам зерновых сеялок и посевных комплексов, и может быть использована в посевных машинах, осуществляющих рядковый посев семян различных сельскохозяйственных культур, в том числе совместно с гранулированными минеральными удобрениями, по классической, минимальной и нулевой технологиям. Копирующий однодисковый сошник содержит в своей конструкции корпус подвески, шарнирно соединенный с ним через подпружиненную параллелограммную подвеску в виде верхнего и нижнего рычагов корпус сошника, и жестко соединенный с ним ротационный очиститель ряда. Корпус подвески крепится к раме посевной машины посредством прижимной скобы и крепежных болтов. На корпусе сошника смонтированы дисковый нож, формирователь борозды в виде чистика, выполненного из листового металла и имеющего очищающее лезвие, семяпровод, опорное колесо с резиновым ободом, механизм регулировки его положения по вертикали относительно дискового ножа, чистик ...

VERFAHREN ZUM EINBRINGEN VON SAATGUT IN DEN BODEN MITTELS SAESCHARE

Federbelastung fuer Drill- oder Hackhebel

Drillmaschine mit Einscheibenscharen

Landwirtschaftlicher Werkzeugrahmen

Improvements in Drill Forming Appliances for use with Seed Drills and similar Agricultural Implements.

... 107,405. Porter, W. R. June 23. 1916. Seed - distributors. - To maintain the drill formed by seeding or similar agricultural machines constant notwithstanding variations in the surface of the soil, the furrow-forming implement is provided with rotary ground-engaging elements. In the corn-planting machine shown in Figs. 1 and 5, the furrows are formed by pairs of inclined disks 17 mounted on inclined portions of a shaft 14 carried by a vertical supporting-member 13 connected to the axle 11 by a yoke 19. The disks 17 are provided with ground-engaging tread members 18 by which the depth of the furrow is controlled. Tread members of varying sizes may be used. The tread members may be attached by flanges to the disks or may be formed integral with them as shown in Fig. 7. The furrow-opening device is lifted when desired by a hand-lever 23. In the modification shown in Fig. 8, the ground-engaging wheels 41 are mounted on stub axles carried by arms on a frame 39 to which the furrow-forming tool ...

Seeding devices

... 738,363. Seed-sowers. McINTYRE, T. E. Dec. 9, 1953, No. 34200/53. Class 6 (1). A seed-depositing unit, for use with a seed drill, comprises a rotatable-disc furrow-opener 27 with its convex face set forwardly, a seeddepositing tube 23 rearwardly of the disc and a spring-pressed, pivoted, arm 40 at the rear of the tube 23 carrying a soil-packing wheel 37. The unit comprises a body-member A formed with a forwardly-extending limb 3 attached to a draw-bar 7 by which it is connected to the chassis of a seed-drilling machine, the body being urged downwardly by a spring 35. The lower part of the body is formed with a vertical segmental shoe 33 which lies against the landside of the furrow and between which and the disc the seed is discharged by the seed-tube 23. The seed-tube is slidably received in flanges in a leg B secured to the body-member A, the leg having a lug 19 which slidably receives the end of a rod 50 attached to the arm 40. The rod is encircled by a spring 51 which resists upward ...

Planting apparatus

A planting apparatus for planting saplings, seedlings or other plants in ground comprises a frame or chassis 12, trenching means 20 for forming an open trench in the ground as the ground is being traversed by the planting apparatus, and trench closing means 18 for closing the trench after plants have been inserted into the open trench. The trenching means 20 comprises a cutting means 24 and two spaced-apart plates 22 which support the trench and provide access to the trench from an above-ground location on the planting apparatus, so that plants can be manually or automatically placed in the trench as the planting apparatus traverses. The trench closing means 18 comprises a pair of wheels which compact the ground around the newly planted saplings, seedlings or other plants.

SEED DRILL

Improvements relating to shares for the ploughing of furrows for seed sowing

... 711,685. Potato-planting machines. DAIMLERBENZ AKT.-GES. Sept. 15, 1952 (Sept. 15, 1951], No. 23173/52. Class 6 (1) In a furrow-forming share for a potato-planting machine comprising two diverging blades 2 the end portions of the blades are provided with wedge-shaped recesses ABCD to allow earth to flow into the furrow. The size of the recesses may be varied by slidably adjustable plates mounted behind the blades 2. Soil-guiding plates 3 or rotatable discs are provided to close the furrow. Potatoes are deposited in a tube formed with a helical spring 6 and fall onto an inclined plate 1.

Planting apparatus

Improvements in seeding devices including press wheels for compacting the soil behind seed drills

... .1,121,589. Seed sowing machines. L. J. JUNNILAN [trading as L. JUNNILAN KONEPAJA]. 6 May, 1966 [7 May, 1965], No. 20039/66. Heading A1D. A press-wheel 6 is mounted on a lever 14 for independent up and down motion behind a seed drill 3 and is provided with a spring 8 for loading the wheel in the downward direction. The wheel may be made wholly of plastic material or the tread may be provided with an elastic coating composition.

Soil working implement

Improvements in and relating to seed sowing implements

The invention provides a seed sowing coulter implement comprising a vertical cutting blade in the form of a rotatable disc disposed in the line of travel and having a peripheral cutting edge part arranged to penetrate and slit the ground as the implement is moved along, a pair of detachably mounted coulter tip part disposed adjacent one side of the blade for location and operation solely below ground level, means for determining the depth of cut of the blade and location of the coulter tip parts below ground level, and a seed duct member provided in juxtaposition with the blade and a support for the coulter tip parts and arranged to feed seeds from a supply source into a passage formed by the coulter tip parts at a point close to such part and behind the leading edges thereof.

Soil cultivator seed drill

Agricultural seed drills

An agricultural seed drill comprises a first frame 10 for connection to a towing vehicle, a second frame 14, and a pivotal connection between the two frames 10 and 14. Arm assemblies 18 are independently pivotally mounted on the second frame 14 and each arm assembly carries at least one disc 22 and at least one roller 24. Front springs 26 and rear springs 28 acting between the arm assemblies 18 and the second frame 14 are disposed respectively forward of the transverse axis of the roller 24 and rearward of the transverse axis. The springs 26 and 28 are arranged such that the depth of operation of discs 22 is substantially independent of the weight of material in a container which is supported on the second frame 14. ...

Device for the liquid fuel supply of the burners with high radiant intensity.

Process of culture and seeder, compound with one or more rows for its implementation.

AGRICULTURAL TOOL TOOLS

PROCEDURE FOR SOWS OF FROST-SENSITIVE SEEDS AND SAEVORRICHTUNG FOR ITS EXECUTION

BY KRAFTZUG MOVABLE SOW-GUESSES/ADVISES.

ORDER MACHINE.

MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING THE DEPRESSING STRENGTH FOR TWISTING-FLOCKS.

TRIPLE STEAM ENGINE WITH SAESCHARE.

SUSPENSION OF A ROW CIRCULAR SCRAPER AND WITH THIS EQUIPPED SAE MACHINE

TRIPLE STEAM ENGINE FOR THE YIELD OF SEEDS IN PREPARATORY AND PREPARATORY GROUND

Soil tilling machine

Systems and apparatuses for soil and seed monitoring

A soil apparatus (e.g., seed firmer) having a locking system is described herein. In one embodiment, the soil apparatus includes a lower base portion for engaging in soil of an agricultural field, an upper base portion, and a neck portion having protrusions to insert into the lower base portion of a base and then lock when a region of the upper base portion is inserted into the lower base portion and this region of the upper base portion presses the protrusions to lock the neck portion to the upper base portion.

Apparatus, systems and methods for row unit downforce control

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for controlling the downforce applied to an agricultural implement having multiple row units ...

Profiling method and apparatus

RUBBER SPRING FOR FURROW OPENER

Apparatus, systems and methods for row unit downforce control

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROW UNIT DOWNFORCE CONTROL A system for applying downforce to an agricultural implement having multiple row units, the system comprising a first actuator (500), said first actuator (500) disposed to apply force to a first row unit (10), said first actuator (500) including a first down chamber (515) and a first lift chamber (535), pressure in said first down chamber (515) tending to oppose pressure in said first lift chamber (535); a second actuator, said second actuator disposed to apply force to a second row unit, said second actuator including a second down chamber (525) and a second lift chamber, pressure in said second down chamber (525) tending to oppose pressure in said second lift chamber; a first downpressure control device (317) in fluid communication with said first down chamber (515) for controlling pressure in said first down chamber (515), said first downpressure control device (317) configured to maintain as a selected first downpressure ...

COULTER ASSEMBLY

MACHINE FOR PLOUGHING FURROWS WITH PARALLEL WALLS INTO GRASSLAND AND LAWNS

DEPTH CONTROL

AGRICULTURAL SEED DRILLS

An agricultural seed drill comprises a first frame for connection to a towing vehicle, a second frame, and a pivotal connection between the two frames. Arm assemblies are independently pivotally mounted on the second frame and each arm assembly carries at least one disc and at least one roller. Front springs and rear springs acting between the arm assemblies and the second frame are disposed respectively forward of the transverse axis of the roller and rearward of the transverse axis. The springs are arranged such that the loading on the discs is substantially independent of the weight of material in a container which is supported on the second frame.

SEED PLANTING MACHINES

A potato seed planter in which seeds are loaded into cups on an endless conveyor from a hopper of a seed receptacle. The conveyor is driven on upper and lower sprockets and arranged on the receptacle with the cups in two parallel rows in staggered constant relationship and moving upwardly through the hopper for seed loading. The cups pass around the upper sprocket, invert and enter a contoured tube thereat and descend in an attached discharge tube to a furrow. The cup bottoms are inclined transversely and support the seeds in their descent against the wall of the discharge tube. At the bottom the seeds are discharged from the planter and guided by the transversely inclined cup bottoms are deposited one by one alternately from one row and then the other in the furrow with precision heretofore unachieved. The planter further comprises a wheeled frame and one or more, attached, laterally extending, flexible frames upon which the receptacle is supported. The receptacle is size adjustable and ...

SEED DRILL HAVING DISC SHARES

A seed drill having disc shares which are mounted rotatably in holders arranged to move in a vertical plane, the individual share discs being at an acute angle to the direction of travel, characterized in that means, for holding down the soil lifted by the share discs, and connected to the holders, are provided, the means each comprising a roller, the lower part of the periphery thereof, acting as a guide surface, being located above the depth of penetration into the soil established for the share discs, and the means being arranged close to the outer sides of the share discs which run at an angle to the direction of travel.

UNDERCUTTER SEED PLANTER

UNDERCUTTER SEED PLANTER An undercutter seed planter in the form of an elongated tubular seed delivery member adapted to be pulled beneath the soil behind the blade of an undercutter plow. An air metering system supplies seeds to the seed delivery member and such seeds are released at preselected intervals beneath the soil surface from a discharge opening at the member's trailing end. The trailing end portion of the member is formed to create a V-shaped channel to receive the discharged seeds, and a gage wheel assembly connected to the member's trailing end rides upon the surface of the soil and maintains the seed discharge opening at a predetermined distance beneath that surface. A two-way hinge connects the leading end of the seed delivery member to the undercutter plow to permit vertical and horizontal movement of the member's trailing end with respect to the plow.

TRASH SEEDER

An agricultural implement for seed planting having a series of independent planter units at the rear of a frame with the planter units connected to the frame in such a manner that the press wheels of the planter units form the rear wheels of the implement, the frame having forward wheels, and the series of independent units are interconnected through common hydraulic means to allow accommodation of ground irregularities without materially changing the downward loading on each independent unit.

AGRICULTURAL SEED DRILLS

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING SOIL CONDITIONS BASED ON ACOUSTIC DATA AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR ADJUSTING OPERATING PARAMETERS OF A SEED-PLANTING IMPLEMENT BASED ON MONITORED SOIL CONDITIONS

In one aspect, a system for monitoring soil conditions within an agricultural field may include a furrow forming tool. The system may also include an acoustic sensor configured to detect a sound associated with movement of the furrow forming tool through the soil. Furthermore, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the acoustic sensor. The controller may be configured to monitor a soil condition associated with soil within the field based on acoustic data received from the acoustic sensor.

TRASH SEEDER

PLANTING ASSEMBLY AND MACHINE

A planting machine for forming a trench for planting seeds and/or fertilizer in a ground surface, including a frame that supports a planting assembly having a cutting tool and a gauge that sets the height of the cutting tool so as to determine a depth of the trench formed by the tool, wherein the assembly includes a linkage coupled between the frame to the gauge and an actuator to allow for remote adjustment of the linkage, in order to vary a planting depth of the trench.

SOWING UNIT FOR A SOWING MACHINE

The invention relates to a sowing unit for a sowing machine, comprising a coupling device, which is configured to couple to a support element of a sowing machine; a joint device, with which a joint is provided between the coupling device and a support device and on which separate fastening points for functional components, which are arranged on the support device, are formed; and a sowing heart, which is configured to meter a work product, which is to be spread. The support device has a proximal support arm, which couples to the joint device, and a distal support arm, which, on a side of the proximal support arm facing away from the joint device, extends away from said proximal support arm and is integrally molded to the proximal support arm, and on which the sowing heart is arranged laterally in the area of an assembly section in such a way that a rear side of the sowing heart is arranged so as to be located opposite to the assembly section of the distal support arm and a front side of ...

OFFSET COULTER AND SEEDING METHOD

The invention is a coulter mount for supporting a coulter blade of conventional design. The coulter mount provides an axis of rotation for the blade lying in a substantially horizontal plane and a pivotal connection with a 2nd axis of rotation in a vertical plane laterally offset from the central plane of the coulter blade which axis intersects the horizontal plane at a point forward of the first axis in the direction of travel. The invention is a seeding method of coultering a slit in the soil having a width slightly greater than the width of the coulter blade and having 2 spaced-apart side walls generally disposed at a small angle to the vertical, forming a side wall furrow into 1 of the side walls entirely below the soil surface and depositing seed in the side wall furrow.

TRASH CLEANING STRUCTURE FOR A FURROW OPENING DEVICE

A pair of angled disks supported by a four bar linkage from the upper end of the opener drawbar assembly clears trash from a narrow area in front of the opener. The four bar linkage has a virtual center located on or close to the center of the opener disk for good cleaning wheel tracking and for permitting the clearing disks to be spaced close ly to the opener disk without interference between the disks. The clearing disks can rock vertically to follow ground contour and prevent excessive digging and soil movement. Shallow t eeth on the disks also reduce soil penetration and soil disturbance.

NO-TILL STUBBLE ROW SEEDER GUIDANCE SYSTEM

The invention provides a guidance system for guiding a no-till seeder such that the furrow openers of the seeder travel along the field between the standing stubble rows from the previous crop, thereby leaving the stubble rows standing and reducing plugging of the seeder with crop residue. The guidance system comprises sensing means to sense the standing stubble rows from the previous crop and to send a steering signal in response to changes in the relative position of the seeder to the standing stubble rows; and adjusting means to adjust the travel path of the seeder in response to the steering signals. The sensing means is a wedge-shaped pan adapted to ride along the ground between two standing stubble rows from the previous crop. Lateral movement of the pan sends a steering signal to the adjusting means, conveniently a hydraulic cylinder, via a solenoid valve which cylinder moves the seeder to the left or right relative to the towing vehicle. A furrow sensor is also provided.

Säevorrichtung.

Handgerät für Landwirtschaft und Gartenbau.

Kartoffelfurchenzieher an Pflügen.

Charrue

Agricultural machine for machining a bottom and for depositing seeds.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine landwirtschaftliche Maschine (M) zum Bearbeiten eines Bodens und zum Ausbringen eines Saatguts. Die landwirtschaftliche Maschine (M) umfasst: eine Bodenbearbeitungseinrichtung (2) zum Bearbeiten eines Bodens, mindestens ein der Bodenbearbeitungseinrichtung (2) nachlaufendes Schar (4) zum Ausbringen des Saatguts und mindestens ein dem Schar nachlaufendes Tiefenführungs- und Andruckrad (8), wobei für mindestens ein Tiefenführungs- und Andruckrad eine Federung (7) vorgesehen ist, und wobei mindestens eine Kopplungsvorrichtung (10, 11, 14) vorgesehen ist, um ein gefedertes Tiefenführungs- und Andruckrad und das betreffende Schar (4) derart zu koppeln, dass eine Höhenverschiebung des gefederten Tiefenführungs- und Andruckrads (8) zu einer Verschwenkung und/oder Höhenverschiebung des betreffenden Schars (4) führt.

Agricultural machine for processing a floor and for depositing seeds.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine landwirtschaftliche Maschine (M) zum Bearbeiten eines Bodens und zum Ausbringen eines Saatguts. Die landwirtschaftliche Maschine (M) umfasst: eine Bodenbearbeitungseinrichtung (2) zum Bearbeiten des Bodens, mindestens ein der Bodenbearbeitungseinrichtung (2) nachlaufendes Schar (4) zum Ausbringen des Saatguts und mindestens ein dem Schar (4) nachlaufendes Tiefenführungs- und Andruckrad (8), wobei für das mindestens eine Tiefenführungs- und Andruckrad (8) eine Federung (7) vorgesehen ist, und wobei mindestens eine Kopplungsvorrichtung (10, 11, 14) vorgesehen ist, um ein gefedertes Tiefenführungs- und Andruckrad (8) und das betreffende Schar (4) derart zu koppeln, dass eine Höhenverschiebung des gefederten Tiefenführungs- und Andruckrads (8) relativ zu den anderen genannten Teilen der landwirtschaftlichen Maschine zu einer Verschwenkung und/oder Höhenverschiebung des betreffenden Schars (4) führt.

ПРИЦЕПНАЯ СЕЯЛКА

Прицепная сеялка содержит раму, тяговое дышло, сошники, установленные на раме, сетчатую прополочную борону и ходовую часть, имеющую ходовые колеса и находящуюся за сошниками перед сетчатой прополочной бороной, причем сетчатая прополочная борона установлена на раме сеялки в подъемном механизме с возможностью подъема и опирается в рабочем положении на почву через направляющие на глубине элементы. Чтобы создать сеялку с имеющей простую конструкцию сетчатой прополочной бороной, которая может простым способом направляться по высоте относительно поверхности почвы, предусмотрено, что сетчатая прополочная борона в своем рабочем положении направляется по высоте посредством подъемного механизма, взаимодействующего с опорными элементами, и таким образом, направляется относительно поверхности почвы через ходовые колеса сеялки.

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE DOWNFORCE OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT HAVING MULTIPLE ROW UNITS

WHEEL FORMING AN IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL TOOL

MACHINE COMBINEE OF WORK OF THE GROUND AND SOWING

MECHANICAL SEEDER EQUIPPED With ELEMENTS OF SUPPORT OF the PLOUGHSHARES

Seed drill metering mechanism - has chain driven for mixer and feed screw delivering seed to injector tubes with spring mountings

Dispositif semoir muni d'organes pour travailler le sous-sol et d'organes pour travailler le sol et procédé pour ensemencer.

Le semoir est muni d'un châssis avec un réservoir et de plusieurs organes pour travailler le sol. Ces organes comprennent plusieurs organes de travail 27 sous forme de sarcloirs destinés à travailler le sous-sol et plusieurs organes 10 sous forme de dents montés sur un tube rotatif 6 de manière à former des couronnes dentées destinées à former des sillons étroits dans le sol. Le semoir comprend en outre un rouleau 50 monté rotatif. Ce rouleau présente à sa circonférence un profil ondulé afin de refermer les sillons effectués par les dents 10. A l'aide du dispositif on peut obtenir de manière rapide des semailles efficaces, en particulier de grains.

MACHINE AGRICOLE D'ENSEMENCEMENT

MACHINE DANS LAQUELLE LES SEMENCES SONT DISTRIBUEES PAR L'INTERMEDIAIRE DE TUBES A SEMENCES DANS DES SILLONS CREUSES PAR DES DISQUES ET REFERMES PAR DES ROUES DE COMPACTAGE LORSQUE LES SEMENCES ONT ETE DEPOSEES DANS CES SILLONS. CHAQUE TUBE A SEMENCES COMPORTE UNE PARTIE D'EXTREMITE INFERIEURE RIGIDE PORTANT UN COUTRE POUR MAINTENIR OUVERT LE SILLON FORME PAR UN DISQUE ASSOCIE, ADJACENT A CE COUTRE; LE COUTRE EST REGLABLE PAR RAPPORT AU DISQUE POUR ASSURER QU'IL S'ENGAGE DANS LE SILLON ET QUE LES SEMENCES Y SONT DEPOSEES. APPLICATION AUX MACHINES A ENSEMENCER.

IMPROVED DEVICE FOR PLANTING SEED IN THE GROUND, SEEDER AND COMBINED MACHINE FOR PREPARING SEEDBED AND SOWING USING THE DEVICE

PROCESS OF GROUND SETTING OF SEEDS IN SOWINGS KNOWN AS OF PRECISION AND DEVICE FOR SA IMPLEMENTED

Semoirs pour l'agriculture.

Invention concernant le travail de la terre. Semoir pour l'agriculture, comprenant un premier châssis 10 destiné à être relié à un véhicule de remorquage, un deuxième châssis 14 et une jonction pivotante entre ces deux châssis. Des ensembles avec bras 18 sont montés avec pivotement de manière indépendante sur le deuxième châssis 14, chaque dit ensemble portant au moins un disque 22 et au moins un rouleau 24. Des ressorts avant 26 et arrière 28, agissant entre les ensembles 18 et le deuxième châssis 14, sont disposés respectivement en avant de l'axe transversal du rouleau 24 et en arrière de cet axe. Les ressorts 26 et 28 sont disposés de façon que la charge sur les disques 22 soit pratiquement indépendante du poids de la matiere dans le réceptacle supporte par le deuxieme châssis 14. Application à la semaison de semences.

Process of culture and seeder combined with one or more rows for its implementation

Tractor-drawn seed drill has hopper which feeds seed to coulters mounted behind earth working disks mounted side members, behind which rollers are mounted, additional wheels, whose height can be adjusted, being mounted at front of drill

Ce semoir comprend un châssis (1; 2) supportant une trémie à semences (200) et destiné à être attelé à un tracteur, une rangée transversale de bras porteurs (3) disposés longitudinalement sous le châssis (1; 2) portant chacun une paire d'outils semeurs décalés en direction longitudinale qui sont alimentés en semences à partir de la trémie (200) et une rangée transversale de rouleaux suiveurs (4) montés individuellement fous en rotation sur les bras porteurs (3), chacun des bras porteurs (3) étant articulé à l'avant, indépendamment l'un de l'autre, par leur partie avant autour de tronçons d'arbres alignés (70) horizontaux et transversaux sur une biellette (33) elle-même articulée au châssis (1; 2), une série de ressorts avant (6A), et arrière (6B), disposés respectivement en avant des outils semeurs (5, 5') et en arrière des rouleaux suiveurs (4) sollicitant en permanence chacun des bras (3) au pivotement du haut vers le bas. Il est remarquable par le fait que chacun desdits bras porteurs ...

Seeder

Frost-sensitive seed sowing method - with seed pressed into deepest point of drawn furrow which is filled with soil to up to two thirds of its depths

PLANTING UNIT WITH A SUPPORTING ELEMENT AND SOWING MACHINE COMPRISING SUCH UNITS

Seed sowing coulter implement - has detachable coulter part with sharp leading edge in contact with vertical cutting disc

SEEDERS AND SEMOIRS-DISTRIBUTEURS Of MANURE

TOGETHER OF TILLAGE FOR PLANTING MACHINES OR SEEDERS USE IN AGRICULTURE

Mechanism seed drill with articulated shares - has skid shoes hinging in vertical planes between positions defined by stops on supporting members

Process and device for the sowing of cereals and other similar plants of culture

DEVICE IMPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF SEED IN the GROUND, SEEDER AND MACHINE COMBINEE OF PREPARATION OF BED OF SEED AND SOWING USING THE AFOREMENTIONED DEVICE

DEVICE IMPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF SEED IN the GROUND, SEEDER AND MACHINE COMBINEE OF PREPARATION OF BED OF SEED AND SOWING USING THE AFOREMENTIONED DEVICE

DEVICE IMPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF SEED IN the GROUND, SEEDER AND MACHINE COMBINEE OF PREPARATION OF BED OF SEED AND SOWING USING THE AFOREMENTIONED DEVICE

Посевная секция с анкерным сошником АС-НУР

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности, для посева сельскохозяйственных культур по минимальной и нулевой технологиям. Посевная секция с анкерным сошником АС-НУР содержит подвеску с нажимной пружиной, грядиль, сошник, прикатывающее колесо. На подвеске перед сошником при помощи кронштейна закреплен пружинный чистик-выравниватель. Сошник выполнен в виде анкера с наклонно установленными семяпроводом и долотом для подачи семян под углом к отражающей пластине. Долото имеет одностороннюю заточку, а с противоположной стороны закреплен твердосплавный режущий элемент. Использование посевной секции с анкерным сошником АС-НУР обеспечивает оптимальные условия для прорастания культурных растений при прямом посеве путем укладки семян во влажную почву без перемешивания с верхним слоем подсушенной почвы с пожнивными остатками и равномерного заглубления сошника в почву. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 188 962 U1 (51) МПК A01C 7/20 (2006.01) A01C 5/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 7/20 (2019.02); A01C 5/068 (2019.02) (21) (22) Заявка: 2018106725, 07.02.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 07.02.2017 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Нурхакимов Рим Хакимович (RU) 30.04.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 7814847 B2, 19.10.2010. US (45) Опубликовано: 30.04.2019 Бюл. № 13 1 8 8 9 6 2 R U (54) Посевная секция с анкерным сошником АС-НУР (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности, для посева сельскохозяйственных культур по минимальной и нулевой технологиям. Посевная секция с анкерным сошником АС-НУР содержит подвеску с нажимной пружиной, грядиль, сошник, прикатывающее колесо. На подвеске перед сошником при помощи кронштейна закреплен пружинный чистиквыравниватель. Сошник выполнен в виде анкера с наклонно установленными семяпроводом и долотом для подачи семян под углом к Стр ...

Agricultural implement with combined down force and depth control

An agricultural implement system is provided that includes a down force cylinder configured to apply a downward force to a row unit, and a depth control cylinder configured to vary a penetration depth of a ground engaging tool of the row unit. The agricultural implement system also includes a valve assembly in fluid communication with the down force cylinder and the depth control cylinder. The valve assembly is configured to automatically adjust the downward force by varying fluid pressure within the down force cylinder based on fluid pressure within the depth control cylinder.

Reducing build up of crop residue on shanks

A residue clearing apparatus for a shank of an agricultural implement includes a spoked wheel adapted for attachment to the implement such that the spoked wheel rotates about a wheel axis oriented substantially horizontal and perpendicular to an operating travel direction of the implement and forward of the shank. A drive is operative to rotate the spoked wheel. The spoked wheel is oriented such that ends of spokes of the spoked wheel pass above the ground forward of the shank, and such that the ends of the spokes of the spoked wheel pass adjacent to a front face of the shank. The spokes may be resiliently or pivotally mounted to the wheel.

Variable geometry meter roller

An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller.

Variable geometry meter roller

An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller.

Seed boot for double-shoot disc opener

A planting unit for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single pass, double shoot manner includes a rotating disc that cuts a furrow in a planting surface and a trailing seed boot, having a cutting edge, that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in the furrow to form a seed bed in the planting surface. The disc has a mounting frame for mounting the disc to a linkage assembly that is, in turn, coupled to a toolbar mount. The seed boot is also attached to the mounting frame. This common attachment provides a relatively short and compact device without sacrificing fertilizer and seed stratification.

Floating apparatus for clearing crop debris

A debris clearing apparatus for use with a farm implement tool bar with at least one trailing planter row unit, includes a frame extension connectable to the row unit and having a forward projecting mounting point relative to a direction of travel, the mounting point including first and second pivot mounts defining transverse pivot points. A parallelogram linkage has two arms, each arm having a first pivot connection for attachment to one of the first and second mounts and an opposite second pivot connection. A debris clearing module is attachable to the opposite second pivot connections behind the mounting point in the direction of travel, the module having a foot structure for supporting at least one disk mount having at least one clearing disk. The parallelogram linkage enables the debris-clearing module to generally float behind the mounting point as the implement is pulled in the direction of travel.

Furrow tool for seed placement

A furrow tool configured to attach to a planting device may include a compressor including a neck portion and a body extending from the neck portion. A deflector may be connected to the compressor. The deflector may include a top portion connected to the neck portion and an extension portion. The extension portion may be located beneath a bottom side of the body and may be configured to deflect seeds. The furrow tool may also include an attachment mechanism connected to the neck portion and configured to attach to the planting device.

ADJUSTABLE PACKER WHEEL SEEDING SYSTEM AND METHOD

In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool. 1. A method of seeding , comprising:opening a valley in a field with a hoe opener while the hoe opener is in a ground engaging position;controlling a depth of the valley via a packer wheel assembly having a packer wheel mounted to a bracket, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the hoe opener in a first position while the hoe opener is in the ground engaging position, and the bracket is coupled to a packer wheel arm extending between the bracket and a linkage assembly;shifting the packer wheel in a rearward direction relative to the packer wheel arm to a second position, via an adjustment mechanism, when the hoe opener encounters an obstruction and moves in the rearward direction toward a disengaged position; andshifting the packer wheel in a forward direction relative to the packer wheel arm to the first position, via the adjustment mechanism, as the hoe opener transitions to the ground engaging position after the obstruction has been passed by the hoe opener;wherein shifting the packer wheel in the rearward direction comprises shifting the packer wheel only rearwardly, and shifting the packer wheel in the forward direction comprises shifting the packer wheel only forwardly.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

REMOTE ADJUSTMENT OF A ROW UNIT OF AN AGRICULTURAL DEVICE

Agricultural devices, row unit adjustment systems, and methods of adjusting a depth of a furrow are provided. In some aspects, an agricultural device is adapted to plant seeds and includes a frame, a furrow opener coupled to the frame and adapted to cut a furrow including a depth, a sensor adapted to sense a characteristic associated with planting seeds and generate a signal associated with the sensed characteristic, and a processing unit receiving the signal associated with the sensed characteristic. The depth of the furrow is adjustable based on the signal associated with the sensed characteristic. Such characteristic may be a characteristic of the soil, a force applied to the agricultural device, or a position of a portion of the agricultural device. 1. An agricultural device adapted to plant seeds , the agricultural device comprising:a frame;a furrow opener coupled to the frame and adapted to cut a furrow including a depth;a sensor adapted to sense a characteristic associated with planting seeds and generate a signal associated with the sensed characteristic; anda processing unit receiving the signal associated with the sensed characteristic;wherein the depth of the furrow is adjustable based on the signal associated with the sensed characteristic.2. The agricultural device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is a characteristic of a soil upon which the agricultural device travels and the signal is associated with the characteristic of the soil.3. The agricultural device of claim 2 , wherein the characteristic of the soil is one of soil temperature claim 2 , moisture content of soil claim 2 , furrow depth claim 2 , and soil type.4. The agricultural device of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is a force applied to the agricultural device and the signal is associated with the force applied to the agricultural unit.5. The agricultural device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is one ofan ultrasonic sensor;a laser sensor;a video camera;an infra-red sensor;an ...

ADJUSTABLE PACKER WHEEL SEEDING SYSTEM AND METHOD

In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool. 1. A method of seeding , comprising:opening a valley in a field with a hoe opener while the hoe opener is in a ground engaging position;controlling a depth of the valley via a packer wheel assembly having a packer wheel mounted to a bracket, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the hoe opener in a first position while the hoe opener is in the ground engaging position, and the bracket is coupled to a packer wheel arm extending between the bracket and a linkage assembly;shifting the packer wheel in a rearward direction relative to the packer wheel arm to a second position, via a linkage member extending between the packer wheel assembly and a shank coupled to the hoe opener, when the hoe opener encounters an obstruction and moves in the rearward direction toward a disengaged position;shifting the packer wheel in a forward direction relative to the packer wheel arm to the first position, via the linkage member, as the hoe opener transitions to the ground engaging position after the obstruction has been passed by the hoe opener; andmaintaining contact between the packer wheel and a soil surface as the packer wheel is shifted in the rearward and forward directions.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein shifting the packer ...

Agricultural devices, systems, and methods for determining soil and seed characteristics and analyzing the same

Agricultural seed planting systems are provided. In some aspects, the system includes a processing unit, a frame, a furrow opener coupled to the frame for opening a furrow in soil, and a sensor in communication with the processing unit and adapted to sense a characteristic associated with seed planting. The sensor may generate a signal associated with the sensed characteristic and the processing unit may receive the signal. In some aspects, the sensed characteristic may be either a soil characteristic or a seed characteristic. Information associated with the sensed characteristic can be saved in memory for future use and to assist with more effective planting in the future.

ADJUSTABLE PACKER WHEEL SEEDING SYSTEM AND METHOD

In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool. 1. A system , comprising:a packer wheel assembly configured to be disposed rearward of a hoe opener assembly, wherein the packer wheel assembly comprises a packer wheel mounted to a bracket, the packer wheel assembly controls a depth of a valley formed by a hoe opener of the hoe opener assembly while the hoe opener is in a ground engaging position, and the bracket is coupled to a packer wheel arm extending between the bracket and a linkage assembly; andan adjustment mechanism that shifts the packer wheel horizontally relative to the packer wheel arm from a first position directly behind the hoe opener to a second position rearward of the first position when the hoe opener encounters an obstruction and moves in a rearward direction toward a disengaged position.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment mechanism shifts the packer wheel in the rearward direction such that the packer wheel does not contact the hoe opener as the hoe opener moves in the rearward direction toward the disengaged position.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment mechanism shifts the packer wheel horizontally from the second position to the first position as the hoe opener transitions to the ground engaging position after the obstruction has ...

ADJUSTABLE PACKER WHEEL SEEDING SYSTEM AND METHOD

In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool. 1. A system , comprising:a packer wheel assembly configured to be disposed rearward of a hoe opener assembly, wherein the packer wheel assembly comprises a packer wheel mounted to a bracket, the packer wheel assembly controls a depth of a valley formed by a hoe opener of the hoe opener assembly while the hoe opener is in a ground engaging position, and the bracket is coupled to a packer wheel arm extending between the bracket and a linkage assembly; andan adjustment mechanism that shifts the packer wheel horizontally from a first position directly behind the hoe opener to a second position rearward of the first position when the hoe opener encounters an obstruction and moves in a rearward direction toward a disengaged position, wherein the adjustment mechanism does not permit the packer wheel to move vertically.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment mechanism shifts the packer wheel horizontally from the second position to the first position as the hoe opener transitions to the ground engaging position after the obstruction has been passed by the hoe opener.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment mechanism shifts the packer wheel in the rearward direction such that the packer wheel does not contact the hoe ...

System and method for determining ground engaging tool position based on fluid pressure

An agricultural implement is provided that includes a ground engaging tool configured to engage soil in a working position and to disengage the soil in a non-working position. The agricultural implement also includes an actuating cylinder coupled to the ground engaging tool and configured to transition the ground engaging tool between the working position and the non-working position based on a flow of fluid from a fluid supply system. In addition, the agricultural implement includes at least one sensor configured to output a signal indicative of a fluid pressure within the fluid supply system, and a controller configured to determine whether the ground engaging tool is in the working position or the non-working position based on the signal.

SEED SPACING MONITORING SYSTEM FOR USE IN AN AGRICULTURAL SEEDER

A seed spacing monitoring system is used In an agricultural seeder for planting seeds. The agricultural seeder has a furrow opener, a seed meter for metering seed to be dispensed in the furrow, and a furrow closer to cover the seed in the furrow. The seed spacing monitoring system includes a detector supported to detect seeds in the furrow prior to the seeds being covered. The detector provides a plurality of seed presence signals, with each seed presence signal being indicative of a respective seed present in the furrow. A speed sensor is associated with the seeder and provides a speed signal indicating a ground speed of the seeder. An electrical processor receives the plurality of seed presence signals and the speed signal. The electrical processor determines a seed spacing, dependent upon the seed presence signals and the speed signal. 1. A seed spacing monitoring system for use In an agricultural seeder for planting seeds , the agricultural seeder having a furrow opener , a seed meter for metering seeds to be dispensed in the furrow , and a furrow closer to cover the seeds in the furrow , said seed spacing monitoring system comprising:a detector supported to detect seeds in the furrow prior to the seeds being covered, said detector providing a plurality of seed presence signals, each said seed presence signal being indicative of a respective seed actually present in the furrow, said detector providing a signal reflecting a property of the seed different than the property of the surrounding furrow;a speed sensor associated with said seeder and providing a speed signal indicating a ground speed of the seeder; andan electrical processor receiving said plurality of seed presence signals and said speed signal, said electrical processor determining a seed spacing dependent upon said seed presence signals and said speed signal.2. The seed spacing monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein said detector comprises one of:a video camera;an infra-red (IR) device;a capacitive ...

Paddle sealer

A paddle sealer used for planting having closing wheels that are drawn by a motive power source such as a tractor and used to close seed trenches to prevent the seed trench from reopening and provide the proper soil conditioning to promote uniform germination and emergence. The paddle sealer with closing wheels includes an adjustable frame structure including a tensioned arm assembly and an attachment mechanism for attaching the paddle sealer to seeding equipment, and a paddle closing wheel assembly carried by the arm assembly.

Garden Row Hoe

A garden row tool to till the soil may include a first longitudinal side frame support member, a second longitudinal side frame support member connected to the first longitudinal side frame member, a first blade and a second blade to connect to the first longitudinal side support member and the second longitudinal side support member to till the soil and a traverse frame support member to adjustably connect the first longitudinal side frame member and the second longitudinal side frame support member. 1) A garden row tool to till the soil , comprising:a first longitudinal side frame support member;a second longitudinal side frame support member connected to the first longitudinal side frame member;a first blade and a second blade to connect to the first longitudinal side support member and the second longitudinal side support member to till the soil;a traverse frame support member to adjustably connect the first longitudinal side frame member and the second longitudinal side frame support member.2) A garden row tool to till the soil as in claim 1 , wherein the first and second longitudinal side frame support member includes a threaded aperture to connect to the traverse frame support member and wherein the width between the first and second longitudinal side frame support member is adjustable by threading the traverse frame support member in the threaded aperture.3) A garden row tool to till the soil as in claim 1 , wherein the blade is connected to the longitudinal side frame support member by a plate.4) A garden row tool to till the soil as in claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal side frame support member is connected to a connector to connect to a tiller. The present invention claims priority under 35 USC section 119 based on a provisional application which was filed on Jul. 14, 2011 with a Ser. No. of 61/507,782.The present invention relates to garden tools and more particularly to a garden tool to till and plow the soil.To make rows in gardens, gardeners may be ...

SCRAPER BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR PLANTER GAUGE WHEELS

A scraper assembly for removing mud and moist soil from the gauge wheels of an agricultural planter includes a support rod attached to a hub of a gauge wheel arm, a clamp structure attached to an end portion of the support rod, and a scraper blade attached to the clamp structure. An axis of the end portion of the support rod is approximately perpendicular to and intersects with an axis of rotation of the gauge wheel. The scraper blade is mounted approximately perpendicular to the outer surface of the gauge wheel and is angled approximately 45 degrees from the sides of the gauge wheel. The scraper blade has a curved profile along its length that substantially matches an outer profile of the outer surface of the gauge wheel when the scraper blade is properly adjusted. 1. A scraper assembly for use with a planter gauge wheel having an axis of rotation and an outer circumferential surface for engaging the ground , the scraper assembly comprising:a mounting bracket;a support rod having a first end portion attached to said mounting bracket and a second end portion having an axis that is approximately perpendicular to and intersects with the axis of rotation of the gauge wheel;a clamp structure attached to said second end portion of said support rod, said clamp structure being adjustable linearly along and rotatably about said second end portion of said support rod; anda scraper blade attached to said clamp structure by a fastener that allows pivotal adjustment about an axis of the fastener, said scraper blade having a scraping edge positioned close to or against the outer surface of the gauge wheel.2. The scraper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said clamp structure comprises a clamping block having a bore extending therethrough for receiving the second end portion of the support rod claim 1 , and said fastener comprises a threaded fastener used to clamp the clamping block to the support rod.3. The scraper assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said axis of said ...

FURROW CLOSING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

Agricultural planter row units feature soil finishing assemblies for closing a seed groove after seed is placed in the soil. An adjustable furrow closing assembly enhances upper seed groove coverage and closure with soil resulting in sustained relative humidity levels and optimum seed-to-soil contact for faster seed germination. The furrow closing assembly includes a closing wheel assembly having at least one closing wheel and a press wheel assembly having a press wheel following behind the closing wheels. The closing wheels and press wheel are attached to the planter row unit in a manner allowing the press wheel to move vertically relative to the closing wheels. Adjustable down-force systems are provided to vary the down force applied to the closing wheels and the press wheel to maintain optimum soil contact in irregular terrain and in varying soil densities and conditions to provide optimum soil coverage and compaction of the seed bed. 1. A furrow closing assembly for use with agricultural planters having individual row units , each row unit having a row unit subframe with a pair of pivot pins protruding laterally outwardly from opposite sides of said subframe near a rear end thereof , said furrow closing assembly comprising:a closing wheel rotatably attached to a closing wheel arm assembly and adapted to move soil into a furrow behind said row unit subframe;a press wheel rotatably attached to a press wheel arm assembly and adapted to roll over a soil surface behind said closing wheel;a front portion of said furrow closing assembly pivotally mounted to said pivot pins for allowing said furrow closing assembly to pivot about a generally horizontal axis relative to said row unit subframe; andsaid press wheel arm assembly and said closing wheel arm assembly being pivotal relative to each other to allow relative vertical movement between said closing wheel and said press wheel during operation.2. The furrow closing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said front ...

Agricultural Seeder Implement

A seeder implement () includes a fork () having a first spindle support arm () that supports a first spindle () and a second spindle support arm () that supports a second spindle (). A first disk () is supported on the first spindle (), wherein the first spindle () is oriented in a first orientation and at a first acute angle relative to a lateral line. The first disk () is oriented at a second acute angle relative to the ground surface. A second disk () is supported on the second spindle (), wherein the second spindle () is oriented in a second orientation and at a third acute angle relative to the lateral line. The second disk () is oriented at a fourth acute angle relative to the ground surface. The first disk () is longitudinally offset ahead of the second disk (), and there are no structural components between the first and second disks () other than the first and second spindles (). In one embodiment, a packing wheel () is disposed to close and compact furrows opened by the disks () and is disposed in the same orientation as one of the disks (). 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. A seeder implement having a longitudinal direction of travel on a ground surface , the implement comprising:a first disk; anda first seed packing wheel longitudinally displaced from the first disk, wherein the first seed packing wheel is mounted on a first axle oriented in a first orientation, the first axle oriented at a first acute angle relative to a lateral line perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of travel;wherein the first disk creates a first furrow in the ground surface, and wherein the first seed packing wheel travels over the first furrow as the implement travels in the longitudinal direction.22. The seeder implement of :further ...

Adjustable Row Unit

An illustrative embodiment of an adjustable row cleaner may include a row cleaner assembly that functions to clear material from the ground surface, a biasing member operably engaged with both a row cleaner frame, to which one or more row cleaner wheels may be pivotally mounted, and a lifter first end. The lifter may pivot with respect to the row unit frame and/or row unit sub-frame about a lifter pivot point. The position of a lifter second end may be manipulated, thereby adjusting the maximum depth to which the row cleaner wheels penetrate the ground surface and/or the amount of down force the row cleaner wheels experience. The adjustable row cleaner may be powered or manually adjusted, and the position of the row cleaner wheels may be monitored and automatically adjusted via a control system.

Double-Shoot Single Pass Implement

A planting unit for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single pass, double shoot manner includes a rotating disc that cuts a furrow in a planting surface and a trailing seed boot, having a cutting edge, that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in the furrow to form a seed bed in the planting surface. The disc has a mounting frame for mounting the disc to a linkage assembly that is, in turn, coupled to a toolbar mount. The seed boot is also attached to the mounting frame. This common attachment provides a relatively short and compact device without sacrificing fertilizer and seed stratification.

Soil Deflector Wing for Furrow Opener With Replaceable Winged Tip Body

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.

Manual backup system for controlling fluid flow to cylinders within an agricultural implement

An agricultural implement system is provided that includes a down force cylinder configured to apply a downward force to a row unit, a depth control cylinder configured to vary a penetration depth of a ground engaging tool of the row unit, a press wheel cylinder configured to vary contact force between a press wheel and a soil surface, a closing disk cylinder configured to vary contact force between a closing disk and the soil surface, a residue manager cylinder configured to vary contact force between a residue manager and the soil surface, or a combination thereof. The agricultural implement system also includes an electronic control unit configured to automatically regulate a pressure within the cylinders, and a manual backup system configured to facilitate manual pressure adjustment of the cylinders.

Seed Boot

A planting unit for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single pass, double shoot manner includes a rotating disc that cuts a furrow in a planting surface and a trailing seed boot, having a cutting edge, that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in the furrow to form a seed bed in the planting surface. The disc has a mounting frame for mounting the disc to a linkage assembly that is, in turn, coupled to a toolbar mount. The seed boot is also attached to the mounting frame. This common attachment provides a relatively short and compact device without sacrificing fertilizer and seed stratification.

Vertical Floating Row Cleaner

An illustrative embodiment of a vertical floating row cleaner may include a mounting bracket configured to engage a row unit frame, which mounting bracket may have a receiver engaged therewith. An extension member may have first and second ends, with one end configured as an adjustor interface and the opposite end configured to pivotally engage at least one row cleaner wheel. An adjustor may engage the extension member at the adjustor interface such that the adjustor prevents the extension member from moving with respect to the receiver past a certain point in at least one direction.

Soil Working, Sowing and Fertilizing Implement

An implement for working of the ground or soil and applying seed, fertilizer or other materials into the ground which comprises a blade assembly mountable to an upright tool shank such as to allow at least limited pivotal movement of the blade assembly about a generally vertical axis, the blade assembly comprising blades which extend transversely relative to the shank and which are preferably in a V-shaped configuration, and one or more feed tubes which extend longitudinally of the blade or blades on the rear side thereof for supplying seed, fertilizer or other materials into the ground during the ground or soil working process. 1. An implement for working of the ground or soil and applying seed , fertilizer or other materials into the ground , said implement comprising a blade assembly , means for mounting said blade assembly to an upright tool shank such as to allow at least limited pivotal movement of said blade assembly about a generally vertical axis , and means on the trailing side of said blade assembly for supplying seed , fertilizer or other materials into the ground.2. An implement as claimed in wherein said blade assembly comprises at least one blade which extends in use transversely relative to the tool shank.3. An implement as claimed in wherein said at least one blade has in cross-section claim 2 , a leading edge and diverges rearwardly from the leading edge so as to penetrate the ground in use and open a region of the earth or ground rearwardly of the blade to facilitate acceptance of the seed claim 2 , fertilizer or other material.4. An implement as claimed in wherein said at least one blade is supported on a holder and means for mounting the holder to the tool shank or tyne for pivotal movement of the holder and blade about a substantially vertical or upright axis.5. An implement as claimed in wherein said supplying means for the seed claim 4 , fertilizer or other materials comprises one or more feed tubes claim 4 , said feed tube or tubes extending ...

Method for planting potatoes at high speed and equipment for carrying out that method

The method for planting potatoes at high speed includes the steps of providing a press wheel behind the seed drop chute; opening a furrow in a soil; dropping potato seed pieces at spaced intervals in the furrow such that each seed piece or a portion thereof intersects a forward shadow of the press wheel, and catching and decelerating each seed piece against the soil in the furrow thereby reducing set roll in each seed piece. In an alternate embodiment a pair of spaced-apart press wheels are used. These alternate press wheels are mounted astride the furrow in a positive-camber alignment for moving the soil of the furrow against the seed piece.

SEED DRILL WITH MULTI-ROW SOWING ELEMENTS

A seed drill with multi-row sowing elements including at least two rows () of sowing elements (), each connected to a respective element carrying bar (), the bars () being parallel and spaced apart, and maintained thus by respective bar supports with respect to which the bars () are rotatably supported about their own axis; the bars () are connected to each other in rotation in such a way that the rotation of one with respect to the supporting structure is transmitted in an identical manner to the other bar. 1. A seed drill with multi-row sowing elements including at least two rows of sowing elements , each element including a respective sowing coulter and a wheel for adjusting the sowing depth , the sowing coulter and the corresponding wheel being connected to a support by means of which the sowing element is connected to a respective element carrying bar , in such a way that the rotation of the bars determines a different sowing depth (p) in the sowing elements , the bars being connected to each other in rotation so that the rotation of one with respect to the supporting structure is transmitted identically to the other bar , further comprising a movement device capable of varying the position of the bars in an identical manner in a vertical direction (v) and in that the rotation of the bars about their axis produces the same variation of the sowing depth (p) on the sowing elements of each row.2. The seed drill according to claim 1 , wherein the sowing depth (p) depends on the distance in a vertical direction between a bearing point at a working surface (G) of the wheel and a point of maximum penetration in the surface (G) of the discs.3. The seed drill according to claim 1 , wherein the distance (d) between the sowing elements connected to a first bar and the centre of rotation of the first bar claim 1 , is equal to the distance (d) between the sowing elements connected to a second bar and the centre of rotation of the second bar.4. The seed drill according to ...

GAUGE WHEEL AND UNIVERSAL SCRAPER FOR USE WITH A CONVENTIONAL ROW PLANTER ASSEMBLY

A scraper for removing accumulated soil from the wheel of a planter, the scraper comprising: 1. A scraper for removing accumulated soil from the wheel of a planter , the scraper comprising:a scraper arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being adapted for attachment to an axle mounted to the frame of the planter, and the second end for carrying a scraper blade, wherein the scraper arm is sized and shaped so that when the first end of the scraper arm is attached to the axle, the second end can present the scraper blade to the ground-contacting surface of the wheel so as to remove accumulated soil from the wheel.2. A scraper according to wherein the wheel comprises a gauge wheel.3. A scraper according to wherein the gauge wheel is attached to the frame of the planter by a gauge wheel arm which extends between the gauge wheel and the axle claim 2 , and further wherein the first end of the scraper arm is adapted for attachment to the axle adjacent to the gauge wheel arm.4. A scraper according to wherein an adapter is disposed between the first end of the scraper arm and the axle.5. A scraper according to wherein the scraper arm is adapted to hold the scraper blade spaced from the wheel.6. A scraper according to wherein the scraper arm is adapted to hold the scraper blade in contact with the wheel.7. A scraper according to wherein the scraper arm is resilient.8. A scraper according to wherein the scraper arm is substantially rigid.9. A scraper according to wherein the scraper blade is formed separate from the scraper arm.10. A scraper according to wherein the scraper blade comprises a planar structure mounted to the scraper arm.11. A scraper according to wherein the scraper blade comprises a segment of a filament mounted to the scraper arm.12. A scraper according to wherein the filament is a wire.13. A scraper according to wherein the filament is a polymer.14. A scraper according to wherein the scraper blade is formed integral with the scraper arm.15. A ...

FLEXIBLE DISC FOR A DISC SEEDING COULTER

A flexible disc for rotary accommodation on a coulter mount of a disc coulter relative to a cutting disc for opening of the soil (A), the flexible disc arranged to brush over a cleaning surface of the cutting disc. Furthermore, this invention relates to a disc coulter with an outlet section for feed of seed and/or fertilizer between a cutting disc and an at least partially flexible disc, with a coulter mount for rotational accommodation of the cutting disc for opening the soil (A) and of a flexible disc which brushes over a cleaning surface of a cleaning side of the cutting disc, which side faces the outlet section. 110-. (canceled)11. A flexible disc for rotary accommodation on a coulter mount of a disc coulter relative to a cutting disc for opening of soil ,said flexible disc rotationally supported such that it brushes over a cleaning surface of the cutting disc, andsaid flexible disc made elastically deformable in a compliant manner and its plane of rotation has a maximum apex distance (D) and a minimum apex distance (d) which differs from the maximum apex distance (D).12. A disc coulter comprising:a cutting disc for opening soil, said cutting disc having a cleaning side with a cleaning surface,an at least partially flexible disc which brushes over the cleaning surface,an outlet section for feed of seed and/or fertilizer between the cutting disc and the at least partially flexible disc, wherein the cleaning side of the cutting disc faces the outlet section,a coulter mount for rotational accommodation of the cutting disc and the flexible disc,wherein the flexible disc in its plane of rotation has a maximum apex distance (D) and a minimum apex distance (d) which differs from the maximum apex distance (D).13. The disc coulter as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the flexible disc has an at least largely convex outer contour in its plane of rotation.14. The disc coulter as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the flexible disc is formed from plastic.15. The disc coulter as ...

INTEGRATED IMPLEMENT DOWNFORCE CONTROL SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS

A downforce controller for an agricultural implement having a double-acting hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder is configured to be coupled to an agricultural row unit and an agricultural toolbar for transmitting a net downforce between the agricultural toolbar and the agricultural row unit. A first pressure in a first chamber of the cylinder and a second pressure in a second chamber of the cylinder have counteracting effects on the net downforce. A manifold coupled to the cylinder is in fluid communication with the first chamber. A pressure control valve coupled to the manifold is in fluid communication with the manifold and the first chamber. 1. A downforce controller for an agricultural implement , comprising:a double-acting hydraulic cylinder;a manifold coupled to said cylinder; anda pressure control valve housed in said manifold.2. A downforce control system for an agricultural implement , comprising: a second downforce controller including a second pressure control valve housed in a second manifold, said second manifold coupled to a second actuator having a third chamber and a fourth chamber, each said second pressure control valve in fluid communication with each said third chamber; and', 'a third pressure control valve in fluid communication with said second chamber and said fourth chamber., 'a first downforce controller including a first pressure control valve housed in a first manifold, said first manifold coupled to a first actuator having a first chamber and a second chamber, said first pressure control valve in fluid communication with each said first chamber;'} is a perspective view of an embodiment of a downforce controller.is a side elevation view of the embodiment of the downforce controller of .is a cross-sectional view of the downforce controller of .is a side elevation view of an embodiment of a planter row unit incorporating the downforce controller of .is a side elevation view of an embodiment of a planter and a tractor drawing the planter row ...

Forged Toothed Wheel For A Row Crop Planter

A forged agricultural wheel with a radial grain pattern includes a plurality of teeth projecting radially outwardly from a hub, with each tooth having a tooth root adjacent to the internal periphery of the hub. Each tooth further has a leading soil-contacting surface extending from the tooth root in a curved counterclockwise manner and having a variable width with a maximum tooth width. A trailing surface opposite the leading soil-contacting surface extends from the tooth root in a curved counterclockwise manner. A tooth end is angled counterclockwise away from a radius passing from a central axis through a central point of the tooth root. The tooth end connects the two surfaces and converges to a point on a maximum outside diameter of the wheel. An adjoining root valley connects each pair of adjacent teeth and has a thickness that is substantially thinner than the maximum tooth width. 1. A forged agricultural wheel with a radial grain pattern , the wheel comprising:{'b': '2', 'a hub defining a central axis Z about which the wheel rotates in use, the hub having an outer edge defined by an internal periphery with a periphery diameter D;'} a tooth root adjacent to the internal periphery of the hub,', 'a leading soil-contacting surface extending from the tooth root in a curved counterclockwise manner and having a variable width with a maximum tooth width W,', 'a trailing surface opposite the leading soil-contacting surface and extending from the tooth root in a curved counterclockwise manner, and', {'b': '5', 'a tooth end angled counterclockwise away from a radius passing from the central axis Z through a central point of the tooth root, the tooth end converging to a point and terminating on a maximum outside diameter D of the wheel, the tooth end connecting the leading soil-contacting surface and the trailing surface; and'}], 'a plurality of teeth projecting radially outwardly from the hub to move soil into a furrow as the wheel rotates about its central axis, each ...

Rear Folding Toolbar Implement

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.

Agricultural Apparatus For Sensing And Providing Feedback Of Soil Property Changes In Real Time

An agricultural system includes a towing frame to which a planting row unit is attached. The planting row unit is movable in a forward direction on a field having soil of varying hardness conditions, including a soft soil and a hard soil. The planting row unit includes a planting bin positioned rearwardly of the towing frame for carrying at least one of a fertilizer and seeds to be deposited into the soil. The planting row unit further includes a linkage assembly for coupling the planting bin to the towing frame, and an opener device forward of the towing frame. The opener device prepares the soil and includes an opener blade and a soil-hardness sensor. The opener blade maintains the same soil-penetration depth Z in the soft soil and the hard soil based on soil-hardness changes detected by the soil-hardness sensor.

Assembly and method for the precision drilling of seed grains

An assembly and a method for the precision drilling of seed grains use a drilling machine with at least one row unit which is assigned a drive set up for instigating delivery of a seed grain into a furrow, and a control system which is connected to a position-determining system, to a memory device for storing delivery positions of seed grains, to the drive of the row unit and to a seed material sensor for detecting the actual delivery position of the seed grains in the furrow. The control system controls the drive based on signals from the position-determining system, the memory device and the seed material sensor so that the seed grains are delivered successively at the delivery positions. 1. Assembly for the precision drilling of seed grains , comprising:a drilling machine with at least one row unit which is assigned a drive set up for instigating delivery of a seed grain into a furrow, and a control system, which is connected to a position-determining system, to a memory unit for storing delivery positions of seed grains, to the drive of the row unit and to a seed material sensor for detecting an actual delivery position of the seed grains and which can be operated to control the drive based on signals from the position-determining system, the memory unit and the seed material sensor so that the seed grains are deposited successively at the delivery positions, wherein the seed material sensor is adapted to detect the position of the seed grain in the furrow.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the drilling machine comprises a plurality of row units arranged side by side next to one another in a row or are offset relative to one another in the forward direction claim 1 , wherein each row unit is assigned one drive controllable separately by the control system.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the drilling machine comprises a plurality of row units arranged side by side next to one another in a row or are offset relative to one another in the ...

Working Tools with Wear Resistant Working Surfaces for Agricultural Implements and Other Applications

A composite working tool, for example a ground engaging tool of an agricultural implement, features a body composed of a first material and an insert composed of a distinct second material of greater hardness than the first material to define wear resistant surfaces of the tool. The tool body has an opening recessed thereinto from an exposed exterior surface fully surrounding the opening on all sides thereof, and the insert is attached to the body in a position at least partially received within the opening, for example by brazing. The increases the wear life of the body and provides greater mounting strength over surface-mounted wear inserts of the prior art.

AGRICULTURAL ROW UNIT APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

An agricultural row unit apparatus, systems, methods for effectively creating a trench having an improved configuration and for improved product placement in or near the trench wherein the trench has a vertical sidewall and an angled sidewall. In some embodiments, a cavity is created adjacent the bottom of the trench. In some embodiments, the depth of the trench is maintained by a gauge wheel compacting soil adjacent to the angled sidewall. In some embodiments, fertilizer or other liquid or crop input is placed in the soil on the side of the trench opposite the gauge wheel. In some embodiments, two trenches each having a vertical sidewall and an angled sidewall are created by a single row unit. 1. An agricultural row unit , said row unit comprising:a first opener disc, said first opener disc being substantially vertical; anda second opener disc disposed to contact said first opener disc near a perimeter of said first opener disc, said second opener disc disposed at an offset angle from said first opener disc.2. The agricultural row unit of claim 1 , wherein said first opener disc includes a bevel near a perimeter of said first opener disc claim 1 , said bevel oriented toward said second opener disc.3. The agricultural row unit of claim 1 , further including:a third opener disc, said third opener disc being substantially vertical; anda fourth opener disc disposed to contact said first opener disc near a perimeter of said first opener disc, said second opener disc disposed at an offset angle from said first opener disc.4. The agricultural row unit of claim 3 , wherein said first opener disc includes a bevel near a perimeter of said first opener disc claim 3 , said bevel oriented toward said second opener disc.5. The agricultural row unit of claim 4 , wherein said third opener disc includes a bevel near a perimeter of said first opener disc claim 4 , said bevel oriented toward said fourth opener disc.6. The agricultural row unit of claim 1 , further including:a seed ...

Trench closing assembly

A trench closing assembly including a scraper.

TRENCH CLOSING ASSEMBLY

A trench closing assembly including at least one rock guard. 1. A trench closing system for a row unit of an agricultural planter , the row unit having a row unit frame supporting an opener disk for opening a seed trench in a soil surface as the row unit travels in a forward direction of travel , the trench closing system comprising:a main frame supported by and extending rearwardly from the row unit frame;a frame member pivotally supported from the main frame;a pair of closing wheels comprising a first closing wheel and a second closing wheel each rotatably supported by the frame member with the first closing wheel disposed on a first side of the seed trench and the second closing wheel disposed on a second side of the seed trench, the pair of closing wheels cooperating with one another to close the opened seed trench with soil as the row unit travels in the forward direction of travel;a guard attached to or integral with the frame member at an underside of the frame member, the guard comprising:a first arm disposed on a first side of the frame member;a second arm disposed on a second side of the frame member;a first support arm connected to the first arm and the first side of the frame member;a second support arm connected to the second arm and the second side of the frame member;a plate having a first side connected to the first arm and a second side connected to the second arm.2. The trench closing system of claim 1 , wherein the plate is perpendicular to the forward direction of travel.3. The trench closing system of claim 1 , wherein the plate is disposed at an angle with respect to the forward direction of travel.4. The trench closing system of claim 1 , further comprising an adjustable plate attached to the plate.5. The trench closing system of claim 2 , further comprising an adjustable plate attached to the plate.6. The trench closing system of claim 3 , further comprising an adjustable plate attached to the plate.7. The trench closing system of claim 4 , ...

Agricultural trench depth systems, methods, and apparatus

Systems, methods and apparatus for adjusting the depth of a trench opened by a row unit of an agricultural planter. The row unit includes a trench depth adjustment assembly configured to modify the furrow depth. In one embodiment, the depth adjustment assembly may include a gear box having one or more gears which engage with a gear rack. The gear box may be pivotally connected to a depth adjustment body supporting a rocker that adjusts upward travel of gauge wheel arms. In another embodiment, the depth adjustment assembly may include a depth adjustment arm having a screw receiver that cooperates with a driven screw that adjusts the position of the depth adjustment arm acting on the gauge wheels to adjust trench depth. 1. An agricultural row unit , comprising:a row unit frame;a furrow opening disc rotatably supported by said row unit frame for opening a furrow in a soil surface as the row unit frame advances in a forward direction of travel;a gauge wheel disposed adjacent to said furrow opening disc and pivotably supported from said row unit frame by a gauge wheel arm such that said gauge wheel is displaceable with respect to said furrow opening disc; a depth adjustment body pivotaly connected via a pivot to said row unit frame;', 'a gear rack disposed on said row unit frame;', 'a gear box connected to said depth adjustment body, said gear box driving a gear in engagement with said gear rack to adjustably position said depth adjustment body to control a depth of the furrow opened by the furrow opening disc by limiting an amount of upward displacement of said gauge wheel with respect to said furrow opening disc., 'a depth adjustment assembly, comprising2. The agricultural row unit of claim 1 , wherein the gear is a pinion.3. The agricultural row unit of claim 1 , wherein the gear is a worm gear.4. The agricultural row unit of claim 1 , wherein said gear is driven by an electric motor.5. The agricultural row unit of claim 1 , wherein said gear rack has a surface with a ...

REPLACEABLE WEAR INSERT FOR FURROW OPENING ASSEMBLY

An agricultural seed planting implement has a frame moveable in an up and down direction relative to soil over which the frame traverses. A seed trench opening assembly mounted on the frame includes disks mounted side by side and having a forming point positioned in between. A wearable insert of plastic is slidably but non-rotatably retained in the forming point to abut the disks when they are deflected. The disks are removable to enable simple replacement of the wearable insert. 1. An agricultural seed planting implement , comprising:a frame moveable in an up and down direction relative to soil area over which the frame traverses;a seed trench opening assembly mounted to said frame and including disks positioned in side-by-side relationship;a forming point positioned in between said opening disks to define the bottom of the seed trench made by said opening disks; and,a wearable insert slidingly mounted on said forming point and extending laterally from said forming point to abut said opening disks as they are deflected toward one another in forming the seed trench, said openings disks retaining said wearable insert in said forming point.2. The agricultural seed planting implement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one of said opening disks is removable for allowing removal of said wearable insert.3. The agricultural seed planting implement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said insert is non-rotatable relative to said forming point.4. The agricultural seed planting implement as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said wearable insert is cylindrical in form and has a flat form thereon claim 3 , said forming point has a hole corresponding to the cross sectional configuration of said wearable insert.5. The agricultural seed planting implement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said insert is rectangular and the forming point has a rectangular opening for receiving said insert.6. The agricultural seed planting implement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said wearable insert is ...

DEPTH CONTROL DEVICE FOR PLANTER

A depth adjustment for an agricultural seed planting implement has a depth control assembly of side by side gauge wheels pivotally mounted to a frame with leading equal length arms in a staggered relation. A settable lever acts on the arms through a control rocker having arms with the same staggered relation to control soil flow. 1. An agricultural seed planting implement , comprising:a frame moveable in an up and down direction relative to soil area over which the frame traverses;a seed trench opening assembly mounted to said frame;a pair of gauge wheels;equal length gauge wheel arms pivotally mounted to said frame for journaling said gauge wheels, the position of the gauge wheels setting the depth of the seed trench;a depth control device including a control lever settable in a plurality of discrete positions and a control rocker pivotally connected to said control lever for abutting said gauge wheel arms to set the depth of said seed trench; and,wherein said gauge wheel arms are mounted to said frame in staggered locations and said control rocker has arms staggered to matched the staggered locations of the gauge wheel arms.2. The agricultural seed planting implement of claim 1 , wherein the pivotal connection for said gauge wheel arms is behind the gauge wheels as the agricultural implement traverses a field.3. The agricultural seed planting implement of claim 1 , wherein said rocker is a unitary piece.4. The agricultural seed planting implement of claim 1 , wherein said depth control device comprises a selectively positionable control lever pivotally connected to said frame and a depth control arm extending therefrom and pivotally connected to said control rocker.5. The agricultural implement of claim 4 , wherein said frame has a slot and plurality of notches and said control lever has a handle selectively engagable in said slots for setting the position of the control rocker.6. The agricultural seed planting implement of claim 1 , wherein said seed trench ...

Product distribution control system for an agricultural system

A product distribution control system for an agricultural system includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a prescription map. The controller is further configured to determine a first parameter associated with operation of an air cart of the agricultural system based at least in part on the prescription map. The controller is further configured to determine at least one of a second parameter associated with operation of a work vehicle of the agricultural system based at least in part on the prescription map, and a third parameter associated with an implement of the agricultural system based at least in part on the prescription map, wherein the implement includes one or more row units. The controller is further configured to output, in response to determining the first parameter, a second signal indicative of an instruction to control a first element of the air cart based at least in part on the first parameter, output, in response to determining the second parameter, a third signal indicative of an instruction to control a second element of the work vehicle based at least in part on the second parameter, and output, in response to determining the third parameter, a fourth signal indicative of an instruction to control a third element of the implement based at least in part on the third parameter.

Convertible pinch wheel closing system for agricultural planter

An agricultural planting apparatus including a chassis; and a row unit carried by the chassis. The row unit includes a unit body carried by the chassis; a metering device carried by the unit body; at least one furrowing disc carried by the unit body; a biasing element carried by the unit body that is selected from the group consisting of an extension spring, a compression spring, and a cylinder; and a pair of pinch wheels carried by the unit body behind the at least one furrowing disc and including an axle assembly pivotally movable relative to said unit body and connected to said biasing element. The axle assembly is configured to readily connect to any of the group members of the biasing element.

DOWN STOP FOR AGRICULTURAL CLOSING DISCS

A planter includes a chassis and a row unit carried by the chassis. The row unit includes a unit body carried by the chassis; a metering device carried by the unit body; at least one furrowing disc carried by the unit body; at least one pressing wheel carried by the unit body behind the furrowing disc(s); a travel arm carried by and pivotally movable relative to the unit body that defines a travel path; at least one closing disc positioned behind the furrowing disc(s) and in front of the pressing wheel(s) and pivotally movable along the travel path by the travel arm; and a stop having a stop portion placed in the travel path that limits a vertical travel of the closing disc(s) and at least one adjustment feature formed thereon that allows the stop portion to be held in at least two different locations in the travel path. 1. An agricultural planting apparatus , comprising:a chassis; a unit body carried by said chassis;', 'a metering device carried by said unit body;', 'at least one furrowing disc carried by said unit body;', 'at least one pressing wheel carried by said unit body behind said furrowing disc in a direction of travel;', 'a travel arm carried by said unit body, pivotally movable relative to said unit body and defining a travel path;', 'at least one closing disc positioned behind said at least one furrowing disc and in front of said at least one pressing wheel in the direction of travel and pivotally movable along the travel path by said travel arm; and', 'a stop having a stop portion placed in the travel path of said travel arm and configured to limit a vertical travel of said at least one closing disc, said stop having at least one adjustment feature formed thereon, said at least one adjustment feature allowing said stop portion to be held in at least two different locations in the travel path., 'a row unit carried by said chassis, said row unit including2. The planting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said stop includes an adjustment portion ...

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT FEATURES FOR A SEED PLANTING UNIT OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement may include a wheel support arm having an upper portion and a lower portion. A wheel may be rotatably supported by the lower portion of the wheel support arm, the wheel configured to contact the soil surface to define a penetration depth setting for a ground engaging tool relative to the soil surface. A depth stop member may be provided in operative association with one of the support structure or the wheel support arm. A depth adjustment member may be selectively movable relative to the other of the support structure or the wheel support arm to vary a relative position between the depth adjustment member and the depth stop member. The depth stop member may selectively abut one of the plurality of steps when the wheel is contacting the soil surface to set the penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool. 1. A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement , the seed planting unit comprising:a ground engaging tool configured to penetrate a soil surface;a support structure configured to support the ground engaging tool;a wheel support arm pivotally coupled to the support structure at a pivot point, the wheel support arm including an upper portion and a lower portion;a wheel rotatably supported by the lower portion of the wheel support arm, the wheel configured to contact the soil surface to define a penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool relative to the soil surface;a depth stop member provided in operative association with one of the support structure or the wheel support arm;a depth adjustment member provided in operative association with the other of the support structure or the wheel support arm, the depth adjustment member having a base surface and defining a stepped profile spaced apart from the base surface, the stepped profile defining a plurality of steps disposed at varying distances relative to the base surface, the depth adjustment member being configured to be selectively movable ...

Down stop for agricultural closing discs

A planting apparatus includes a chassis and a row unit carried by the chassis. The row unit includes a unit body carried by the chassis; a metering device carried by the unit body; at least one furrowing disc carried by the unit body; at least one pressing wheel carried by the unit body behind the furrowing disc in a direction of travel; a travel arm carried by and pivotally movable relative to the unit body that defines a travel path; at least one closing disc positioned behind the at least one furrowing disc and in front of the at least one pressing wheel in the direction of travel and pivotally movable along the travel path by the travel arm; and a stop placed in the travel path of the travel arm that is configured to limit a vertical travel of the at least one closing disc.

ADJUSTABLE PRESS WHEEL SCRAPER

An adjustable scraper structure is attached to a press wheel arm and suspends an adjustable scraper above the press wheel for removing mud buildup above the treads on the tire. The scraper is rotatably adjustable about the rotational axis of the press wheel and the blade pitch is rotatably adjustable about an axis parallel to and removed from the press wheel axis. The pitch or tilt of the scraper blade may be radially aligned with the blade extending perpendicular to a wheel periphery tangent line or the press wheel scraper blade may be inclined somewhat in either direction 1. An adjustable support assembly for an agricultural planter row unit press wheel scraper , comprising;a press wheel support arm extending toward the rear of the row unit;a press wheel having an axle fixed to the support arm and determining the press wheel axis of rotation;an elongated scraper arm pivotably fastened near one scraper arm end for rotation about the press wheel axis of rotation;a scraper blade bracket pivotably fastened near another scraper arm end for rotation about an axis displaced from and generally parallel to the press wheel axis of rotation;a scraper blade fixed to the scraper blade bracket for removing mud from the press wheel periphery;a first fastening mechanism for securing the scraper arm at a preferred angular orientation relative to the press wheel; anda second fastening mechanism for securing the scraper blade bracket at a preferred angular orientation relative to the scraper arm.2. The adjustable support assembly of wherein the scraper arm comprises a pair of elongated arm members claim 1 , one to each side of the press wheel claim 1 , each having a wheel axle receiving aperture near said one end and an angular location fixing opening spaced from the wheel axle receiving aperture claim 1 , the first fastening mechanism comprising a pair members each passing through a corresponding angular location fixing opening and into the press wheel support arm.3. The adjustable ...

ADJUSTABLE WIDTH ROW UNIT FOR A PLANTER

An agricultural planting apparatus includes a chassis and a row unit carried by the chassis that defines a width. The row unit includes a unit body carried by the chassis; a metering device carried by the unit body; at least one furrowing disc carried by the unit body; at least one closing disc carried by the unit body behind the furrowing disc(s); a restraining member carried by the mounting body; and a pressing wheel carried by the unit body, pivotally movable about an axis of rotation relative to the unit body, positionable behind the closing disc(s), and reversibly connectable to the restraining member. The pressing wheel has a constrained pivoting configuration when connected to the restraining member that resists pivoting and a freely pivoting configuration when disconnected from the restraining member to reduce the width of the row unit when pivoted in an upward direction about the axis of rotation. 1. An agricultural planting apparatus , comprising:a chassis; a unit body carried by said chassis;', 'a metering device carried by said unit body;', 'at least one furrowing disc carried by said unit body;', 'at least one closing disc carried by said unit body and positioned behind said at least one furrowing disc in a direction of travel;', 'a restraining member carried by said unit body; and', 'a pressing wheel carried by said unit body, pivotally movable about an axis of rotation relative to said unit body, positionable behind said at least one closing disc in the direction of travel, and reversibly connectable to said restraining member, said pressing wheel having a constrained pivoting configuration when connected to said restraining member and a freely pivoting configuration when disconnected from said restraining member, said pressing wheel resisting pivoting in said restrained pivoting configuration and being configured to reduce said width of said row unit when pivoted in an upward direction about said axis of rotation in said freely pivoting configuration ...

BULK CONTAINER TO METER SEED TRANSFER

A seed supply system includes a singulating meter with a seed reservoir pressurized to a meter pressure that is in a desired pressure range. A seed supply air stream carries seeds dispensed from a nurse tank to an air release assembly located above the singulating meter. As seeds are metered from the seed reservoir at a rate less than the rate seeds are dispensed from the nurse tank seeds accumulate in the air release assembly. The pressure of the seed supply air stream at the top of the seed column fluctuates and a barrier is operative to resist air flow between the air release assembly and the seed reservoir sufficiently to maintain the meter pressure in the desired meter pressure range. The barrier can be provided for example by an airlock or a column of seed in a drop tube between the air release assembly and the seed reservoir. 1. A seed supply system for a singulating meter , the system comprising:a singulating meter mounted on a seeding implement, the singulating meter defining a seed reservoir;a meter pressure conduit connected to the singulating meter and operative to direct a pressurized meter air stream into the seed reservoir at a meter pressure that is substantially in a desired meter pressure range;a seed supply conduit connected at an input end of the seed supply conduit to an on-demand dispenser operative to dispense seeds from a nurse tank into a pressurized seed supply air stream flowing into the input end of the seed supply conduit;wherein an output end of the seed supply conduit is connected to an air release assembly located above the singulating meter;wherein the on-demand dispenser is operative to dispense seeds from the nurse tank into the pressurized seed supply air stream flowing into the input end of the seed supply conduit only while a supply flow rate of the seed supply air stream is above a threshold supply flow rate;wherein the seed supply air stream carries the seeds from the nurse tank to the air release assembly where air is ...

MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ROW UNIT OPTIONS FOR A PLANTER

An agricultural implement including a tool bar and a row unit coupled to the tool bar. The row unit includes a frame member and at least one clamping device coupled to the frame member. Each clamping device has a first member having first interior features and a second member having second interior features, with the first interior features being substantially a mirror image of the second interior features. 1. An agricultural implement , comprising:a tool bar; and a frame member; and', a first member having first interior features; and', 'a second member having second interior features, said first interior features being substantially a mirror image of said second interior features., 'at least one clamping device coupled to the frame member, each said clamping device having], 'a row unit coupled to said tool bar, said row unit including2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein said clamping device is configured to secure at least one attachment to the row unit without going through a part of said at least one attachment.3. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein said at least one clamping device is two clamping devices located on opposite sides of said frame member.4. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein said first member and said second member are substantially identical.5. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein said first interior features and said second interior features are generally one half of a cylindrically shaped cavity therein.6. The agricultural implement of claim 5 , wherein said one half of said cylindrically shaped cavity is less than one half of a full cylinder shape.7. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein said first member and said second member each have two similar cavities each being generally one half of a cylindrically shaped cavity including a first cavity and a second cavity.8. The agricultural implement of claim 7 , wherein said first cavity and said second cavity each have an axis that form an ...

TRASH DEFLECTOR

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 ...

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

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.

Crop Input Variety Selection Systems, Methods, And Apparatus

A seed meter comprising a seed handler comprising a cylinder comprising a plurality of seed chambers. The seed handler rotates the cylinder to sequentially position each seed chamber in a ‘loading’ position wherein each seed chamber receives a sets of seeds, a ‘planting’ position wherein seeds from each seed set are parsed, and an ‘evacuation’ position wherein any seeds remaining in each chamber are evacuated from each chamber. The seed meter additionally comprises a seed separator comprising a seed disc. The seed disc rotates, parses seed from each seed chamber, and transports the seeds to the exit chute. Importantly, the seed meter is structured and operable to substantially simultaneously, receive the sets of seed in the respective chamber positioned in the ‘loading’ position, parse the seeds from the respective chamber positioned in the ‘planting’ position, and evacuate the remaining seed from the respective chamber positioned in the ‘evacuation’ position. 1. A seed meter , said seed meter comprising:a seed handler, the seed handler comprising a cylinder, the cylinder comprising a plurality of seed chambers, the seed handler structured and operable to incrementally rotate the cylinder to sequentially position each seed chamber in a ‘loading’ position wherein each seed chamber receives a sets of seeds, sequentially position each seed chamber in a ‘planting’ position wherein a particular number of seeds from each seed set are parsed from each seed chamber and transported to an exit chute for planting, and sequentially position each seed chamber in an ‘evacuation’ position wherein any seeds remaining in each chamber after parsing are evacuated from each chamber; anda seed separator operably coupled to the seed handler, the seed separator structured and operable to parse a particular numbers of seed from each seed chamber and transport the seed to the exit chute as each seed chamber is incrementally rotated into the ‘planting’ position,wherein the seed meter is ...

Crop Guardian - Crop Germinating and Growth in a Lined and Domed Furrow

The embodied invention utilizes a lined and domed furrow to provide for crop germinating and growth. The dome and soil lining provide for moisture control in the soil. The lining is an impermeable material, and bottom surface incorporates slits to allow plant roots to grow into the soil. The domed covering is a permeable material that covers the furrow by utilizing a domed shape wire frame spaced at intervals. A polyacrylate coating is optionally applied to the furrow cover. A drip irrigation system provides water to the soil mixture inside the lined furrow. The soil mixture includes a water absorbing polymer and an additional planting mediums. A light provides for warming the soil in the furrow to lengthen the growing season. The furrow geometry is shaped by a machine. The furrow shape will alter as the plant grows, in particular, the dome will expand.

CLOSING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

A planter may be disclosed, the planter may comprise a handle, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a link. The first shaft may be operatively connected to the handle, link, or second shaft. The link may be arranged to translate rotational motion of the first shaft to the second shaft. 1. An apparatus for use with a first closing wheel and a second closing of an agricultural implement , the apparatus comprising:a handle;a first shaft operatively connected to the handle, the first shaft having the first closing wheels attached thereto;a second shaft having the second closing wheel attached thereto; anda link arranged to translate rotational motion of the first shaft to the second shaft.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first shaft being operatively connected to the handle comprises the handle being connected to the link such that when the handle is repositioned the link will reposition the first shaft and the second shaft.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first shaft and the second shaft each comprise a beveled surface at opposite ends of the first shaft and the second shaft claim 1 , an angle of each of the beveled surfaces relative to a ground surface changing relative to a change of a position of the handle.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first shaft and the second shaft each comprise a pair of spindle receivers claim 3 , one spindle receiver connected to each of the beveled surfaces.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a first position of the link is configured to cause a pair of closing wheels to be aligned at a first angle relative to one another and a ground surface.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein a second position of the link is configured to cause the pair of closing wheels to be aligned at a second angle relative to one another and the ground surface claim 5 , the first angle being different than the second angle.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a movement of the link is configured to cause a camber of a pair of closing ...

PRESS WHEEL WITH ANGLED TINES

An agriculture planter includes a planter frame, a seed hopper, and a trailing arm assembly. The planter frame may include a hitch tongue extending forwardly from the planter frame. The trailing arm assembly may be coupled to a rear portion of the planter frame via a parallel linkage and extend rearward from the planter frame, and include separate but adjustable trailing arm assemblies for the opening implements and the closing implements. 1. A press wheel comprising:a hub which rotates about an axis;a rim extending generally radially from the axis, the rim defining a circumferential portion and a center plane defined as a plane perpendicular to the axis and bisecting the rim;a plurality of tread portions connected to the rim along the circumferential portion and defining voids between adjacent tread portions, wherein each of the tread portions comprise a tine having a first tine portion extending from a first side of the rim and a second tine portion extending from a second side of the rim, and wherein the first and second tine portions define a tine plane that is inset relative to the circumferential portion and intersecting a tine plane of an adjacent tread portion adjacent the circumferential portion.2. The wheel of claim 1 , whereinthe tine comprises a connection end connected to the rim, andthe first and second tine portions extend from the connection end.3. The wheel of claim 2 , wherein the first tine portion defines a first tine portion terminal end axially aligned with the connection end of the adjacent tread portion.4. The wheel of claim 3 , wherein the connection end is aligned with the circumferential portion.5. The wheel of claim 4 , wherein the connection end and an outermost edge of the rim adjacent the connection end are configured to contact a ground surface together.6. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the tine plane defines a chord with each of the first and second sides of the rim.7. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the tine plane is perpendicular to ...

RETROFIT CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT

A retrofit assembly used to substitute a remotely controlled cylinder for a furrow closing standard spring on agricultural equipment. The retrofit assembly includes a cylinder mount including a cylinder mount tab and a cylinder mount fixture. The cylinder mount is connected to the furrow mount. The cylinder bracket is mounted to the agricultural equipment. A remotely controlled fluid cylinder is mounted between the cylinder mounting assembly and the cylinder mounting bracket. A standard spring for a furrow closing assembly on agricultural equipment can be replaced with a remotely control fluid cylinder allowing the furrow closing assembly to be controlled remotely by the user. 1. A retrofit assembly for substituting a remotely controlled cylinder for a furrow closing standard spring on agricultural equipment , said retrofit assembly comprising:{'b': 16', '18', '20, 'a cylinder mount including a cylinder mount tab and a cylinder mount fixture ;'}{'b': 22', '16', '22, 'a furrow mount , said cylinder mount being connected to said furrow mount ;'}{'b': 30', '32', '34, 'a cylinder mounting bracket having a base and opposed sides ;'}{'b': 32', '30, 'said base of said cylinder bracket being mounted to the agricultural equipment;'}{'b': 14', '16', '30, 'a remotely controlled fluid cylinder mounted between said cylinder mounting assembly and said cylinder mounting bracket ;'}wherein a standard spring for a furrow closing assembly on agricultural equipment can be replaced with a remotely control fluid cylinder allowing the furrow closing assembly to be controlled remotely by the user.2183120. The retrofit assembly of claim 1 , wherein said cylinder mount tab is received within a slot in the cylinder mount fixture .3222318. The retrofit assembly of claim 1 , wherein said furrow mount has a longitudinal extending slot claim 1 , said mount tab extends into said slot. This application is a division of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/920,275 filed on Mar. 13, 2018, which claims the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING LOAD SENSORS OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

A system for calibrating load sensors installed on an agricultural implement. The system includes a load sensor provided in operative association with a ground engaging tool and configured to capture load data indicative of a load applied to the ground-engaging tool. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the load sensor configured to determine first and second load values based on the load data received from the load sensor when the down force actuator is disposed at first and second actuator positions so as to apply first and second down forces, respectively, against the ground engaging tool. The controller is also configured to determine a relationship between the first and second load values and corresponding force values associated with the first down force and the second down force.

DEPTH CONTROL SYSTEM FOR FRONT PIVOT AND REAR PIVOT GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES

A depth control system for an agricultural implement includes a single pivot lever. Additionally, the depth control system is mounted to the single pivot lever. Further, the depth control system includes a gauge wheel pivotally coupled to a frame of the agricultural implement. The control system controls a height of the gauge wheel relative to the frame via movement of the single pivot lever while the gauge wheel is coupled to a front pivot gauge wheel assembly. Furthermore, the depth control system is configured to control the height of the gauge wheel relative to the frame via movement of the single pivot lever while the gauge wheel is coupled to a rear pivot gauge wheel assembly. 1. A depth control system for an agricultural implement , comprising:a single pivot lever;the depth control system mounted to the single pivot lever; anda gauge wheel pivotally coupled to a frame of the agricultural implement, wherein the control system is configured to control a height of the gauge wheel relative to the frame via movement of the single pivot lever while the gauge wheel is coupled to a front pivot gauge wheel assembly, and the depth control system is configured to control the height of the gauge wheel relative to the frame via movement of the single pivot lever while the gauge wheel is coupled to a rear pivot gauge wheel assembly.2. The depth control system of claim 1 , comprising a rear pivot rocker while the gauge wheel is coupled to the rear pivot gauge wheel assembly.3. The depth control system of claim 2 , wherein the rear pivot rocker is configured to interact directly with the gauge wheel.4. The depth control system of claim 1 , comprising a linkage system while the gauge wheel is coupled to the front pivot gauge wheel assembly.5. The depth control system of claim 4 , wherein the linkage system comprises a linkage system actuator and the linkage system actuator is configured to interact with a front pivot actuator to control the height of the gauge wheel relative ...

PNEUMATIC FURROW

A tire for a furrow press roller comprises a sole via which the tire is mounted on a field roller support, a tread opposite to the sole, and two sidewalls connecting the tread to the sole. The sole, the tread and the sidewalls together delimit a non-inflatable chamber. The tread comprises at least one crest and two shoulders each connecting the crest to a respective sidewall. The chamber extends partially at least laterally under the shoulders and radially into the crest. 1. Tire for a furrow press roller of the type comprising:a sole via which the tire is mounted on a field roller support,a tread opposite to the sole, andtwo sidewalls connecting the tread to the sole, the sole, the tread and the side walls together delimiting a non-inflatable chamber, wherein the tread comprises:at least one crest-shaped portion, andtwo shoulder portions each connecting the crest-shaped portion to a respective sidewall,the chamber extending partially at least laterally under the shoulder portions and radially into the crest-shaped portion.2. Tire according to claim 1 , in which the shoulder portions are of convex overall shape.3. Tire according to in which an exterior surface of the crest-shaped portion bears at least one relief element.4. Tire according to claim 1 , in which the sole and/or the tread comprise at least one portion projecting into the chamber under the shoulder portions and arranged in such a way as to limit claim 1 , through abutment claim 1 , the extent to which the sole and the tread can move closer together.5. Tire according to claim 1 , in which at least one of the sidewalls has a frustoconical lateral surface.6. Tire according to claim 1 , in which at least one of the two shoulder portions is connected to a respective sidewall so that the overall direction of the shoulder portion and the overall direction of the respective sidewall form an angle (α) of between 90° and 135°.7. Tire according to claim 1 , in which the crest-shaped portion has inclined flanks ...

CLOSING WHEEL EQUALIZER

A furrow closing apparatus is used with a planter that opens a furrow and deposits seeds as the planter moves in a forward direction over the ground. The furrow closing apparatus includes a frame attached to the planter and first and second closing wheels rotatably mounted on respective first and second closing wheel axles. A pivot axle extends from the frame generally transverse to the direction of travel of the planter and an equalizer bracket pivotably connected to the pivot axle. The equalizer bracket receives the first closing wheel axle in a position aft of the pivot axle and receives the second closing wheel axle in a position forward of the pivot axle such that the equalizer bracket pivots as the closing wheels traverse uneven ground to cause the first closing wheel and the second closing wheel to apply a substantially equal force in closing the furrow. 1. A furrow closing apparatus for use with an agricultural planter that opens a furrow in the ground and deposits seeds in the furrow as the planter moves in a forward direction of travel over the ground , the furrow closing apparatus comprising:a frame attached to the planter;first and second closing wheels rotatably mounted on respective first and second closing wheel axles;a pivot axle extending from first and second sides of the frame generally transverse to the direction of travel of the planter; andan equalizer bracket pivotably connected to the pivot axle, the equalizer bracket receiving the first closing wheel axle in a position aft of the pivot axle and receiving the second closing wheel axle in a position forward of the pivot axle such that the equalizer bracket pivots as the closing wheels traverse uneven ground to cause the first closing wheel and the second closing wheel to apply a substantially equal force in closing the furrow.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the equalizer bracket comprises a first axle receiver claim 1 , and a second axle receiver claim 1 , the first axle coupled to the ...

Agricultural Field Preparation Device

An agricultural device associated with reduced tillage techniques in a field includes a frame and a separator supported by the frame. The separator is configured to form a strip of exposed soil in residual plant matter in the field. A crimping device associated with the separator is configured to at least partially crush sterns of residual plant matter while maintaining the strip. 120-. (canceled)21. An agricultural system associated with reduced tillage techniques in a field , comprising:a frame for attachment to a towing vehicle movable in a direction of travel along a plurality of adjacent rows of residual plant matter, the plurality of adjacent rows including a first row that is parallel to and separated by an in-between region from a second row;a crimping device supported by the frame and positioned perpendicular to the direction of travel, the crimping device being configured to at least partially crush stems of the residual plant matter located in the first row, the second row, or in the in-between region, the crimping device extending across the direction of travel to cover (a) at least in part the first row, (b) at least in part the second row, and (c) the in-between region; anda separator supported by the frame in an overlapping position with the crimping device and configured to form and maintain a first strip of exposed soil in the first row, the separator being positioned in a center area of the first row perpendicularly to the direction of travel.22. The agricultural system of claim 21 , wherein the crimping device is located in a leading position relative to the separator such that the crimping device encounters the stems of the residual plant matter prior to the separator encountering the stems of the residual plant matter.23. The agricultural system of claim 21 , wherein the crimping device is located in a trailing position relative to the separator such that the crimping device encounters the stems of the residual plant matter after the separator ...

SOIL-OPENER FOR INTRODUCING A PRODUCT INTO SOIL

The invention provides a soil-opener () for in operation providing a functional horizontal cut at a depth from a soil surface in a functionally vertical cut into soil for providing a soil flap () for introducing a product into said soil, said soil-opener () comprising: a blade () having a front cutting edge () for cutting said functionally horizontal cut, a rear end (), a blade width, and arranged for cutting soil functionally cross with respect to a said functionally vertical cut; a channel forming part () coupled to said blade (), ending at least near said rear end () and adapted for providing a channel () allowing a said product to be introduced near said horizontal cut; a soil flap lifting part () adapted for lifting said soil flap (), said soil flap lifting part () coupled to said blade (), and provided between said front cutting edge () and said channel forming part (); a vertical cut following part adapted for allowing said soil-opener () in operation to follow said functionally vertical cut, said vertical cut following part coupled to said blade () and extending at least to said front cutting edge (). 1. A soil-opener for in operation providing a functionally horizontal cut at a depth from a soil surface in a functionally vertical cut into soil for providing a soil flap for introducing a product into said soil , said soil-opener comprising:a blade having a front cutting edge for in operation cutting said functionally horizontal cut, a rear end, a blade width, and said blade arranged for cutting soil functionally cross with respect to a said functionally vertical cut;a channel forming part coupled to said blade, said channel forming part adapted for providing a channel allowing a said product to be introduced near said horizontal cut;a soil flap lifting part adapted for lifting said soil flap, said soil flap lifting part coupled to said blade, and provided between said front cutting edge of said blade and said channel forming part;a vertical cut following ...

CROP INPUT VARIETY SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS

Systems, methods, and apparatus for selection of crop-input varieties. Multiple varieties of seeds may be planted with a row unit seed hopper having a plurality of compartments for receiving seed, each compartment having a seed passage through which seeds pass under gravity. A seed transfer actuator is disposed within or below the row unit seed hopper and is in communication with each of the seed passages and is configured to selectively open the seed passage of one of the plurality of compartments to permit the seeds therein to pass into the seed pool of a seed meter while closing the seed passage of other of the plurality of compartments to prevent the seeds from the other plurality of compartments passing into the seed pool of the seed meter. 1. A planter row unit configured to plant multiple varieties of seed , the planter row unit comprising:a seed hopper having a plurality of compartments for receiving seeds;a plurality of seed augers, each disposed between one associated compartment of the seed hopper and a seed pool area;a plurality of seed transfer actuators, each of the seed transfer actuators coupled to drive one associated seed auger of the plurality of seed augers to transfer seed from the associated compartment to the seed pool area; anda seed meter adapted to dispense the seed communicated to the seed pool area from the compartments of the seed hopper.2. The planter row unit of claim 1 , wherein each seed auger is disposed below the associated compartment of the seed hopper.3. The planter row unit of claim 1 , further comprising a fill level sensor disposed to detect presence of seed within the seed pool area above a fill level.4. The planter row unit of claim 3 , wherein the fill level sensor is configured to determine an amount of seed within the seed pool area.5. The planter row unit of claim 1 , further comprising a seed conveyor disposed to receive the seeds dispensed from the seed meter and to deposit the received seeds into a seed trench.6. The ...

VERSATILE NO-TILL SEED PLANTER

Various seed planter embodiments may comprise a frame including a main frame section and a furrowing disk frame section. A plurality of planter assemblies may be connected to the main frame section, and a plurality of furrowing disks may be connected to the furrowing disk frame section. At least one linkage may connect the main frame section and the furrowing disk frame section, and at least one motor may be configured to move the furrowing disk frame section with respect to the main frame section, wherein the at least one linkage permits the furrowing disk frame section to move to a low position for no-till planting and move to a high position for prepared seed beds or conventional planting. 1. A seed planter , comprising:a frame;a seed box on the frame, the seed box including a plurality of seed openings;a plurality of seed meters, each seed meter configured to control one of the seed openings;a seed shaft configured to be linearly shifted to control the plurality of seed meters between open and closed positions; a handle;', 'a cradle portion attached to the handle;', 'a bearing structure configured to receive the seed shaft; and', 'a shaft collar configured to receive the bearing structure and pivotally connected to opposing sides of the cradle portion, wherein the cradle portion includes slotted openings in the opposing sides to permit translational motion of the shaft collar with respect to the cradle portion., 'a shifter assembly configured to linearly shift the seed shaft to control the seed meters, where the shifter assembly includes215. The seed planter of claim , wherein the handle is connected to a mount at a pivot point , the handle is configured to rotate about the pivot point to provide arcuate motion to the cradle portion , and the connection between the shaft collar and the cradle portion translate the arcuate motion into linear motion to shift the seed shaft.315. The seed planter of claim , wherein the shaft collar includes a two piece shaft collar ...

ROW UNIT WITH TRACKS

A planting unit includes a seed meter for singulating and dispensing seed. Opening wheels or discs are included to create an opening in the field, such as a furrow. The unit includes one or more continuous tracks for supporting the row unit as it moves through the field. The tracks can be positioned on opposite sides. The tracks reduce compaction around the created furrow and provide better control of seed depth placement. One or more motors are included to operate the tracks to move the planting unit through a field for planting. 1. A planting unit , comprising:a. an opening member for creating an opening in the ground;b. a seed meter for dispensing seed adjacent the opening members for dispensing seed into the opening in the ground; andc. continuous tracks positioned on opposite sides of the opening members, wherein the tracks will at least partially overlap the opening in the ground created by the opening members to close the opening in the ground created by the opening members at the row unit.2. The planting unit of claim 1 , further comprising a motor operatively connected to the continuous tracks for operating the tracks to move the planting unit.3. The planting unit of claim 2 , wherein the motor comprises:a. an electric motor;b. a combustion motor; orc. a hybrid motor.4. The planting unit of claim 2 , wherein the motor comprises a first motor operatively connected to the continuous track on a first side of the unit claim 2 , and a second motor operatively connected to the continuous track on a second side of the unit.5. The planting unit of claim 4 , wherein the first and second motors are operable independent of one another.6. The planting unit of claim 1 , further comprising a downforce cylinder operatively connected to the opening member.7. The planting unit of claim 6 , wherein the opening member comprises at least one disc.8. The planting unit of claim 6 , wherein the downforce cylinder comprises a hydraulic cylinder claim 6 , pneumatic cylinder claim 6 ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AGRICULTURE

An apparatus () and method are disclosed for seeding soil. The apparatus () comprises a soil-sensing arrangement. The apparatus () comprises a seed-delivery mechanism. The soil-sensing arrangement comprises one or more soil-sensing elements. Each of the one or more soil-sensing elements is configured to sense one or more conditions of the soil. The one or more soil-sensing elements can take the form of one or more soil-sensing tines . In the method, material is delivered to a locally-optimised soil depth LOD. In the method, there is at least periodic sensing of one or more conditions of the soil, and at two or more depths at mutually differing proximities to the locally-optimised depth. 1. An apparatus for seeding soil , comprisinga soil-sensing arrangement comprising one or more soil-sensing elements that are integrated with one or more leading soil-engaging tines, the one or more soil-sensing elements being configured to sense one or more conditions of the soil at different depths and thereby adjust the one or more leading soil-engaging tines to one of the sensed different depths;a seed-delivery mechanism, the seed-delivery mechanism being configured to respond on the fly to the soil-sensing arrangement to deliver at least most of the seed to said one of the sensed different depths, being a locally-optimised depth.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the seed-delivery mechanism is integrated with the one or more leading soil-engaging tines.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the soil-sensing arrangement is configured to claim 1 , at least periodically claim 1 , sense at two or more of the different depths at mutually differing proximities to the locally-optimised depth.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , the soil-sensing arrangement comprising two or more of the soil-sensing elements arranged to sense at the mutually differing depths.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more soil sensing elements has sensing portions spaced to sense at the ...

System for positioning gauge wheels of an agricultural row unit

A system for positioning a gauge wheel of an agricultural row unit includes the gauge wheel coupled to a frame of the agricultural row unit via a position assembly. The position assembly is configured to enable the gauge wheel to rotate between an engagement position and a home position. The system also includes a blocking member of the position assembly. Also, the system includes a protrusion integrally formed on the frame of the agricultural row unit. The protrusion is configured to engage the blocking member to block rotation of the position assembly away from the engagement position while in the home position.

System and method for controlling soil finish from an agricultural implement

An agricultural implement system is provided that includes a row unit configured to deposit agricultural material into soil along a direction of travel. The agricultural implement system also includes a sensor configured to output a signal indicative of soil displaced by the row unit, and an implement controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The implement controller is configured to determine a smoothness of a soil finish behind the row unit along the direction of travel based on the signal. The controller is also configured to adjust a parameter affecting the soil finish while the smoothness is outside of a desired range.

FLUID CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM

A fluid system includes a fluid control assembly in fluid communication with a fluid source in fluid communication with a fluid supply port and the fluid control assembly is in fluid communication with an actuator via an outlet port. A controller controls at least one supply valve and at least one exhaust valve. The at least one supply valve and exhaust valve are in a normally closed position until being actuated by the controller to an open position. The fluid control assembly includes a pressure sensor in communication with the outlet port. Whereby when pressure in the outlet port is less than a predetermined pressure, a controller opens the supply valve to communicate fluid to the actuator via the actuator line and when the pressure in the outlet port is greater than a predetermined pressure the controller opens the exhaust valve to vent the is outside a predetermined range. 1. A fluid control assembly , comprising:a first supply valve having a first supply valve inlet and a first supply valve outlet, the first supply valve being in a normally closed position in which fluid is unable to pass between the first supply valve inlet and the first supply valve outlet until the first supply valve is actuated to an open position in which fluid is able to pass between the first supply valve inlet and the first supply valve outlet;a first exhaust valve having a first exhaust valve inlet and a first exhaust valve outlet, the first exhaust valve being in a normally closed position in which fluid is unable to pass between the first exhaust valve inlet and the first exhaust valve outlet until the first exhaust valve is actuated to an open position in which fluid is able to pass between the first exhaust valve inlet and the first exhaust valve outlet; and a first supply port having a first supply passage in fluid communication with the first supply valve inlet;', 'a first outlet port having a first outlet passage in fluid communication with the first supply valve outlet, the ...

SEED FURROW CLOSING WHEEL

A seed furrow closing wheel includes an annular rim and a plurality of teeth carried on the rim for rotation about an axis. The teeth extend radially outward from the rim and are circumferentially spaced apart from one another. 1. A seed furrow closing wheel comprising:an annular rim adapted for rotation about an axis, a centerline of the rim extending along a rim plane arranged perpendicular to the axis, anda plurality of teeth extending radially outward from the rim and circumferentially spaced apart from one another,wherein each tooth includes a proximal end coupled to the rim, a distal end spaced apart from the proximal end, a face plane extending through the proximal end and distal end, and a face extending along the face plane between the proximal end and distal end, and the face plane is angled relative to the axis and the centerline.2. The seed furrow closing wheel of claim 1 , wherein the distal end of each tooth includes a rounded edge and at least one beveled surface extending from the rounded edge.3. The seed furrow closing wheel of claim 2 , wherein the beveled surface forms at least a portion of the face.4. The seed furrow closing wheel of claim 1 , wherein the rim is formed to define a sloped roll perimeter having a pair of converging perimeter walls that meet at a rounded peak claim 1 , and wherein the perimeter walls are angled relative to one another.5. The seed furrow closing wheel of claim 4 , wherein the rim plane is aligned with an apex of the perimeter walls of the sloped roll perimeter at the peak claim 4 , and wherein the centerline is defined around a periphery of the rim along an intersection of the apex of the sloped roll perimeter and the rim plane.6. The seed furrow closing wheel of claim 1 , wherein the face of each tooth defines a width of the tooth claim 1 , and wherein each face extends outward from the face plane to a depth less than the width.7. The seed furrow closing wheel of claim 1 , wherein each face is multi-faceted.8. The ...

Agricultural trench depth systems, methods, and apparatus

Systems, methods and apparatus for adjusting the depth of a trench opened by a row unit of an agricultural planter. The row unit includes a trench depth adjustment assembly configured to modify the furrow depth. A first depth adjustment sub-assembly is configured to select one of a plurality of pre-selected furrow depths. A second adjustment sub-assembly is configured to modify at least one of a plurality of the pre-selected furrow depths. 1. An agricultural row unit , comprising:a row unit frame;a furrow opening disc rotatably supported by said row unit frame for opening a furrow in a soil surface as the row unit frame advances in a forward direction of travel;a gauge wheel disposed adjacent to said furrow opening disc and pivotably supported from said row unit frame by a gauge wheel arm such that said gauge wheel is displaceable with respect to said furrow opening disc a first depth adjustment sub-assembly defining pre-set positions in which a depth adjustment body is selectively positionable for limiting an amount of upward displacement of said gauge wheel with respect to said furrow opening disc;', 'a second depth adjustment sub-assembly operable to modify a position of said depth adjustment body from one of said pre-set positions set by said first depth adjustment sub-assembly so as to further adjust an amount of upward displacement of said gauge wheel with respect to said furrow opening disc., 'a depth adjustment assembly, comprising2. The agricultural row unit of claim 1 , wherein said first depth adjustment assembly remains fixed at said pre-selected furrow depth claim 1 , and said second depth adjustment sub-assembly modifies an interaction of said first depth adjustment assembly with said gauge wheel arm.3. The agricultural row unit of claim 1 , wherein said second depth adjustment sub-assembly adjusts a distance between said first depth adjustment assembly and a rocker.4. The agricultural row unit of claim 3 , wherein said second depth adjustment sub- ...

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT FEATURES FOR A SEED PLANTING UNIT OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement may include a wheel support arm having an upper portion and a lower portion. A wheel may be rotatably supported by the lower portion of the wheel support arm, the wheel configured to contact the soil surface to define a penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool relative to the soil surface. A depth stop member may be provided in operative association with one of the support structure or the wheel support arm. A depth adjustment member may be selectively movable relative to the other of the support structure or the wheel support arm to vary a relative distance between an abutment portion of the depth adjustment member configured to abut against the depth stop member and the other of the support structure or the wheel support arm to set the penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool. 1. A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement , the seed planting unit comprising:a ground engaging tool configured to penetrate a soil surface;a support structure configured to support the ground engaging tool;a wheel support arm pivotally coupled to the support structure, the wheel support arm including an upper portion and a lower portion;a wheel rotatably supported by the lower portion of the wheel support arm, the wheel configured to contact the soil surface to define a penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool relative to the soil surface;a depth stop member provided in operative association with one of the support structure or the wheel support arm; anda depth adjustment member having a base surface and defining a plurality of levels disposed at varying distances relative to the base surface,wherein the depth stop member is configured to abut against a selected level of the plurality of levels when the wheel is contacting the soil surface to set the penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool, andwherein the depth adjustment member is configured to be selectively rotated ...

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT FEATURES FOR A SEED PLANTING UNIT OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement may include a wheel support arm having an upper portion and a lower portion. A wheel may be rotatably supported by the lower portion of the wheel support arm, the wheel configured to contact the soil surface to define a penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool relative to the soil surface. A depth stop member may be provided in operative association with one of the support structure or the wheel support arm. A depth adjustment member may be selectively axially movable relative to the other of the support structure or the wheel support arm to vary a relative distance between an abutment portion of the depth adjustment member configured to abut against the depth stop member and the other of the support structure or the wheel support arm to set the penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool. 1. A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement , the seed planting unit comprising:a ground engaging tool configured to penetrate a soil surface;a support structure configured to support the ground engaging tool;a wheel support arm pivotally coupled to the support structure, the wheel support arm including an upper portion and a lower portion;a wheel rotatably supported by the lower portion of the wheel support arm, the wheel configured to contact the soil surface to define a penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool relative to the soil surface;a depth stop member provided in operative association with one of the support structure or the wheel support arm;a depth adjustment member provided in operative association with the other of the support structure or the wheel support arm, the depth adjustment member configured to be selectively movable relative to the other of the support structure or the wheel support arm to vary a relative distance between an abutment portion of the depth adjustment member configured to abut against the depth stop member and the other of the support structure or ...

Depth adjustment system for seed planting units of an agricultural implement and related assemblies

A system for adjusting penetration depth settings of seed planting units of an agricultural implement, the system may include a plurality of seed planting units and a common drive assembly. Each of the seed planting units may have a depth adjustment assembly. The common drive assembly may be configured to drive the depth adjustment assemblies of the plurality of seed planting units so as to simultaneously adjust a penetration depth setting of each respective seed planting unit.

PRECISION DEPTH CONTROL OF SEED PLANTING UNITS OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

In one aspect, a method of precision depth control for seed planting units of an agricultural implement is provided. The agricultural implement can include a plurality of seed planting units, with each seed planting unit being configured to provide an individually adjustable depth setting and having a visual indicator associated therewith. The method can include receiving a selection of a seed planting unit of the plurality of seed planting units, visually indicating the selected seed planting unit with the visual indicator associated therewith, receiving depth adjustment data for the selected seed planting unit, and adjusting the depth of the selected seed planting unit based on the depth adjustment data. 1. A method of precision depth control for seed planting units of an agricultural implement , the agricultural implement comprising a plurality of seed planting units , each seed planting unit being configured to provide an individually adjustable depth setting and having a visual indicator associated therewith , the method comprising:receiving a selection of a seed planting unit of the plurality of seed planting units;visually indicating the selected seed planting unit with the visual indicator associated therewith;receiving depth adjustment data for the selected seed planting unit; andadjusting the depth of the selected seed planting unit based on the depth adjustment data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein visually indicating the selected seed planting unit comprises illuminating the visual indicator with a particular color.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the depth of the selected seed planting unit has been correctly adjusted; andvisually indicating the correct adjustment of the selected seed planting unit with the visual indicator associated therewith.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein visually indicating the correct adjustment of the selected seed planting unit comprises illuminating the visual indicator with a particular color ...

SEED FIRMER

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a seed firmer having a resilient portion and a firming portion that are molded together into a unitary part with each portion being a different material. 1. A seed firmer comprising:a resilient portion for attaching to an agricultural implement; anda firming portion for contacting seeds, wherein the resilient portion and the firming portion are each made from different materials, and wherein one of:i) the resilient portion and the firming portion are molded to form a unitary seed firmer; andii) the firming portion is mechanically fastened to the resilient portion.2. The seed firmer of claim 1 , wherein the resilient portion is made from PA6 nylon.3. The seed firmer of claim 1 , wherein the firming portion is made from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.4. The seed firmer of claim 1 , wherein the firming portion is disposed at 30 to 70% of the length of the seed firmer.5. The seed firmer of claim 1 , wherein the firming portion is disposed at 40 to 60% of the length of the seed firmer.6. The seed firmer of claim 1 , wherein the firming portion is disposed at 45 to 55% of the length of the seed firmer.7. The seed firmer of claim 1 , wherein the firming portion is disposed at 50% of the length of the seed firmer.8. The seed firmer of claim 1 , wherein the resilient portion has a first portion and a second portion claim 1 , wherein the second portion is molded with the firming portion.9. The seed firmer of claim 8 , wherein the second portion has a width that is 30 to 70% of a width of the first portion.10. The seed firmer of claim 8 , wherein the second portion has a width that is 40 to 60% of a width of the first portion.11. The seed firmer of claim 8 , wherein the second portion has a width that is 45 to 55% of a width of the first portion.12. The seed firmer of claim 8 , wherein the second portion has a width that is 50% of a width of the first portion.13. The seed firmer of claim 1 , wherein the seed firmer ...

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR SEED PLANTING UNITS OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES

A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement may include a depth adjustment assembly having a cam member and a depth adjustment gear rotatably coupled to the cam member. The cam member may be configured to be rotated to adjust a vertical position of a wheel of the unit relative to a ground engaging tool of the unit. The seed planting unit may also include an actuating member configured to rotationally drive the depth adjustment gear. The depth adjustment gear and the actuating member include interlocking engagement elements, such that when the actuating member is rotated, the cam member is rotated relative to the support structure to vary the penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool. 1. A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement , comprising:a support structure;a ground engaging tool supported by the support structure and configured to penetrate a soil surface;a wheel support arm,a wheel rotatably supported by the wheel support arm, the wheel configured to contact the soil surface to define a penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool relative to the soil surface,a depth adjustment assembly having a cam member and a depth adjustment gear rotatably coupled to the cam member, the cam member configured to be rotated to adjust a vertical position of the wheel relative to the ground engaging tool; andan actuating member configured to rotationally drive the depth adjustment gear,wherein the depth adjustment gear and the actuating member include interlocking engagement elements such that, when the actuating member is rotated, the cam member is rotated to vary the penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool.2. The seed planting unit of claim 1 , wherein an upper portion of the wheel support arm is configured to abut against the cam member to set the penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool.3. The seed planting unit of claim 1 , wherein the cam member has a cam surface defining a cam profile claim 1 , the wheel ...

Double bladed (opposite) coulter assembly

A double bladed (opposite) coulter assembly is provided. A second (opposite or mirrored) coulter blade is mounted on the same coulter assembly thereby equalizing the load realized by the equipment and eliminating the draft. The second (opposite or mirrored) coulter blade reduces wear on the coulter assembly and reduces the number of coulters required by one half per equivalent tool bar thereby increasing operational efficiency of the equipment.

Folding implement for the preparation of seed beds

A folding implement that facilitates planting operations and optimization of irrigation and drainage with efficient preparation, configuration, and planting of seed beds. A centrally located fixed drum roller supports a pair of hinged outboard drum roller wings that for maximum implement width are deployed in alignment with the main section during operation. The wings are hydraulically folded into a compact upright position for legal transport over public roads. The implement is constructed so as to provide strength and durability comparable to single-section furrow rollers. The wings include double sets of crumbler baskets for the preparation of seed beds, where the crumbler baskets are moved along with the folding wings.

Furrowing Device

A soil opener has a frog mount adapted to be coupled to a shank or other mounting member of a farm implement. A spreader is removably coupled to the frog mount and includes forward and rearward product delivery channels that are intended to be flow-coupled to product delivery tubes or hoses of the farm implement. A tip is removably coupled to the spreader. The leading edges of the frog mount, the spreader, and the tip, as well as the geometry between these components are such that draft is minimized even when the soil opener is pulled through the soil at higher speeds, e.g.. excess of 5 mph. The soil opener may be equipped with an optional soil gathering module.

Soil Opener

A soil opener has a frog mount adapted to be coupled to a shank or other mounting member of a farm implement. A spreader is removably coupled to the frog mount and includes forward and rearward product delivery channels that are intended to be flow-coupled to product delivery tubes or hoses of the farm implement. A tip is removably coupled to the spreader. The leading edges of the frog mount, the spreader, and the tip, as well as the geometry between these components are such that draft is minimized even when the soil opener is pulled through the soil at higher speeds, e.g., excess of 5 mph. The soil opener may be equipped with an optional soil gathering module. 1a mount configured to be coupled to a shank of the agricultural implement, the mount having a leading edge for separating the soil as the soil opener is pulled through the soil;a spreader coupled to the mount and configured to deflect product delivered to the spreader outward and rearward into the soil, wherein a first interface angle is defined between a leading edge of the mount and the leading edge of the spreader, and wherein the first interface angle is greater than 10 degrees but less than 20 degrees; anda tip coupled to the mount and configured to cut a furrow into the soil, and wherein a second interface angle is defined between a leading edge of the tip and the leading edge of the spreader, and wherein the second interface angle is greater than 25 degrees but less than 30 degrees.. A soil opener comprising: The present application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 12/826,324 filed Jun. 29, 2010.The present invention is directed to a soil opener for cutting a furrow into a planting surface and, more particularly, to a soil opener usable at high pull speeds without undesirable soil throw.Conventional furrow cutting devices are designed to be pulled through the planting surface (“soil”) at speeds between three and five miles per hour. The shape, size, and geometry of the devices is such that the ...

Wheel or Disc Scraper and Agricultural Implement Featuring Same

A scraper employs a support arm for mounting to a frame of an agricultural implement and a frustoconically bowl-shaped scraper member rotatably supported on the support arm in a position facing the open end of the bowl toward a ground-engaging wheel or disc. The scraper member includes a sharpened edge for improved cleaning action and uses a flanged bearing on a closed flat end of the frustoconical bowl for optimal rotational action. Different embodiment disclose unique mounting arrangements, including embodiments with a single sole support arm for ease of assembly, using bends, twists or combinations thereof to achieve suitable positioning of the scraper without additional support pieces, and including other multi-piece embodiments with multiple points of adjustability to allow optimal placement and adjustment of the scraper. 126-. (canceled)27. A scraper for cleaning a ground-engaging member of an agricultural implement , the wheel scraper comprising:a bowl shaped scraper member;a first support being arranged for attachment to the implement;a second support having a first end connectable to the first support, a second end distal to the first end, and a first slot-shaped hole passing through the second support adjacent second end thereof for receipt of a connecting element through said first slot shaped hole as part of a rotation-enabling connection rotatably supporting the scraper member on the second support, the first slot shaped hole having a first elongated dimension that exceeds a diameter of the connection element to allow sliding of the connection element back and forth along said slot shaped hole to reposition a rotational axis of the scraper member relative to the second support to adjust a position of the scraper member relative to the ground-engaging member of the implement;a fastener for coupling the second support to the first support;a second slot shaped hole provided in at least one of said first support and said second support for passage of the ...

AGRICULTURAL DRILL/PLANTER/COULTER/DISC BLADE WITH RIBS FOR STRENGTH

A ground engaging agricultural tillage blade having a central opening adapted to be attached to an implement for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis of rotation; the blade having an outer periphery; and reinforcing flutes disposed in the plate from a location substantially at the outer periphery to a location adjacent the central opening. The blade can be used with a hub disposed around the central opening, a hub that covers at least a portion of the flutes or a spacer on a shaft extending through the central openings of adjacent blades, the spacers extending radially outwardly by a distance sufficient to place a portion of the spacer in abutment with at least a portion of the flutes. 1. A ground engaging agricultural tillage blade comprising:a plate having a central opening adapted to be attached to an implement for rotation about an axis of rotation;the plate having an outer periphery; andreinforcing flutes disposed in the plate from a location substantially at the outer periphery to the central opening.2. The agricultural tillage blade of wherein the reinforcing flutes are substantially straight.3. The agricultural tillage blade of wherein the flutes are substantially uniform in shape throughout the length thereof.4. The agricultural tillage blade of wherein wherein the plate is substantially flat.5. The agricultural tillage blade of wherein the plate has no less than six (6) of the flutes and no more than thirty two (32) of the flutes.6. The agricultural tillage blade of wherein the flutes are concave on one side of the plate and convex on the other side of the plate.7. The agricultural tillage blade of wherein the flutes are primary flutes and there are intermediate flutes disposed between the primary flutes claim 1 , the intermediate flutes extending from the outer periphery to a place radially outwardly from the central opening.8. The agricultural tillage blade of wherein there are shorter flutes disposed between the primary and intermediate flutes ...

METERING SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

A metering system for a row unit for individual dispensing of grains comprises metering devices having a chamber for carrying grains, whereby a defined pressure level in the chamber is higher than ambient pressure. At least two metering elements establish a border to the chamber, whereby the metering elements are arranged within the housing so that they can be turned and the metering elements consist of cut-outs arranged along a curved path for picking up grains. At least one grain dispensing area is intended, which is defined by the chamber and the metering elements. The grain dispensing area includes a seed inlet element for transporting separated grains to a seed metering pipe to dispense the separated grains into a furrow, whereby a pressure application device is arranged at the seed inlet element or the seed metering pipe, to produce an air stream for the acceleration of the grains. 2. A metering system according to claim 1 , in which the pressure application device is designed in the form of a Venturi nozzle and/or a ring nozzle.3. A metering system according to claim 1 , in which the metering devices work according to the high pressure principle and/or according to the vacuum principle and/or according to the centrifugal principle.4. A metering system according to claim 1 , in which two respective seed inlet elements are intended for at least two chambers claim 1 , which will be or which are joined by means of a connecting piece to one seed metering pipe claim 1 , whereby the connecting piece is designed in a Y-shape.5. A metering system according to claim 1 , in which the metering elements are designed or formed in a disc- and/or drum- and/or plate-like manner claim 1 , whereby the cut-outs are designed in the shape of bore holes and/or elongated holes and/or slots.6. A metering system according to claim 5 , in which the cut-outs are arranged along a curved path on the metering elements and the at least one seed inlet element is arranged at least partially ...

PLOUGH ASSEMBLY

A digging assembly for a plough. The digging assembly has a digging blade assembly that is moved through the soil to form a slot, and a closing tool assembly that forms a seed bed by partly closing the slot formed by the digging blade assembly. Following the closing tool assembly is a seed boot that delivers seed to the seed bed formed by the closing tool assembly. 120-. (canceled)1. A fertilizer boot assembly for a plough that moves in a forward direction to prepare a soil layer to receive fertilizer , the fertilizer boot assembly including:a tubular fertilizer boot through which fertilizer downwardly passes to be delivered to the soil layer, the boot communicating with a tube to receive the fertilizer therefrom;a shield forward of the boot to protect the boot as the boot moves through the soil layer, the shield having a rear portion to which the boot is attached; anda fastener attaching the boot to the rear portion.2. The fertilizer boot assembly of wherein said rear portion is a socket within which the boot is located.3. The fertilizer boot of claim 1 , wherein the fastener includes a clip.4. The fertilizer boot assembly of claim 3 , wherein the fastener includes a pin that passes through the shield in a direction transverse of said forward direction claim 3 , with the clip being secured to the pin and passing about the boot to secure the boot to said rear portion.5. The fertilizer boot of wherein the shield has a plurality of passages extending transversely through the shield claim 4 , with a selected one of the passages receiving the pin claim 4 , with the passages arranged to provide for height adjustment of the boot relative to the shield by insertion of the pin in the selected one of the passages.6. The fertilizer boot assembly of in combination with a coupling fixed to the shield to mount the shield to the boot claim 1 , wherein the coupling slightly engages the shield to provide for attachment of the coupling to a digging blade.7. The fertilizer boot of ...

MULTI-PURPOSE AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

A Multiple Use Toolbar attachment to tiller to enhance seed planting and row making. Tilling and planting in “one-step” works the soil and plants it at the same time. The tractor does not need to drive over the newly tilled soil to plant. Also time is saved because the tiller does not have to be removed in order to attach the seeders. The condition of the soil can be planted without tracks, providing a full seed bed tilled area. 1. A multipurpose farm implement comprising:an elongate tool bar having a longitudinal length that is disposed transversely to a direction of travel of the multipurpose farm implement across a ground surface;a plurality of implement mounting brackets disposed in a spaced apart relation along the longitudinal length of the tool bar, including a forward mounting bracket adapted to receive a first implement and an aft mounting bracket adapted to receive a second implement;a rotational bracket coupled to the tool bar, the rotational bracket configured to be coupled to a rotational actuator to selectively position one of the first implement or the second implement in a working position over the ground surface.2. The multipurpose farm implement of claim 1 , wherein the first implement comprises a furrow.3. The multipurpose farm implement of claim 2 , wherein the second implement comprises a seeder.4. The multipurpose farm implement of claim 1 , further comprising:an implement brace bar formed in an inverted Y-shape; anda mounting bracket extending from a forward end of the tool bar, wherein lower ends of the implement brace bar attach to the mounting bracket.5. The multipurpose farm implement of claim 4 , further comprising:a forward brace bar formed in an inverted Y-shape and configured to attach to a 3 point hitch;a lower lift arm interconnecting a lower end of the forward brace bar and the lower end of the implement brace bar.6. The multipurpose farm implement of claim 5 , further comprising;a connecting rod interconnecting an upper end of the ...

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF AN ACTUATOR MOUNTED ON A SEED PLANTING IMPLEMENT

In one aspect, a system for controlling an operation of an actuator mounted on a seed planting implement may include an actuator configured to adjust a position of a row unit of the seed planting implement relative to a toolbar of the seed planting implement. The system may also include a flow restrictor fluidly coupled to a fluid chamber of the actuator, with the flow restrictor being configured to reduce a rate at which fluid is permitted to exit the fluid chamber in a manner that provides damping to the row unit. Furthermore, the system may include a valve fluidly coupled to the flow restrictor in a parallel relationship such that the valve is configured to permit the fluid exiting the fluid chamber to flow through the flow restrictor and the fluid entering the fluid chamber to bypass the flow restrictor. 1. A system for controlling an operation of an actuator mounted on a seed planting implement , the system comprising:a toolbar;a row unit adjustably mounted on the toolbar;a fluid-driven actuator configured to adjust a position of the row unit relative to the toolbar, the fluid-driven actuator defining first and second fluid chambers;a flow restrictor fluidly coupled to the first fluid chamber, the flow restrictor being configured to reduce a rate at which fluid is permitted to exit the first fluid chamber in a manner that provides damping to the row unit; anda valve fluidly coupled to the first fluid chamber, the valve further being fluidly coupled to the flow restrictor in a parallel relationship such that the valve is configured to permit the fluid exiting the first fluid chamber to flow through the flow restrictor and the fluid entering the first fluid chamber to bypass the flow restrictor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when fluid is supplied to the second fluid chamber claim 1 , the valve is configured to permit fluid exiting the first fluid chamber to bypass the flow restrictor.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the valve is fluidly actuated. ...

SEED FURROW LIQUID APPLICATION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES

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 ...

AGRICULTURAL SEEDER IMPLEMENT INCLUDING SEED BOOT WITH RAMPED SEED-CONVEYING CHANNEL

An agricultural seeder implement includes a seed boot connected to an opener. The seed boot includes a channel extending from an inlet to an outlet behind a leading extremity of the opener, a deflecting surface facing downwardly into the channel toward the outlet, and a ramp facing inwardly into the channel between the inlet and the outlet. The opener is for cutting a furrow in the ground by the leading extremity ahead of the outlet, and the channel is for guiding a stream of air-driven seed forwardly therethrough from the inlet and downwardly into the furrow through the outlet, wherein the ramp is in-turned toward the deflecting surface for deflecting the stream of air-driven seed through the channel inwardly to the deflecting surface, and the deflecting surface is for deflecting the stream of air-driven seed received from the ramp downwardly to and through the outlet into the furrow. 1. An agricultural seeder implement comprises:an opener including a leading extremity and a trailing extremity, and a seed boot connected to the opener, the seed boot includes a channel extending forwardly through the seed boot from an inlet proximate to the trailing extremity of the opener to an outlet behind the leading extremity of the opener, a deflecting surface facing downwardly into the channel opposing the outlet, and a ramp facing inwardly into the channel between the inlet and the outlet; andthe opener for being pulled for cutting a furrow in the ground by the leading extremity ahead of the outlet and the channel for guiding a stream of air-driven seed forwardly therethrough from the inlet and into the furrow through the outlet directed downwardly in the furrow, wherein the ramp is in-turned toward the deflecting surface for deflecting the stream of air-driven seed through the channel inwardly to the deflecting surface away from the outlet, and the deflecting surface is for deflecting the stream of air-driven seed received from the ramp downwardly to and through the outlet ...

REVERSIBLE SEED TRENCH APPURTENANCE ASSEMBLY

A reversible seed trench appurtenance for a row unit of an agricultural planter. The seed trench appurtenance includes an upper portion and a trailing portion. The upper portion is received within a mounting bracket attached to the row unit of the planter. The seed trench appurtenance is movable between a normal operating position in which the trailing portion extends into the seed trench. When the row unit is reversed in a direction opposite the forward direction of travel, the seed trench appurtenance moves from the normal operating position to a reversing position in which the trailing portion is vertically above the normal operating position thereby avoiding damage to the seed trench appurtenance and the mounting bracket. 1. A reversible seed trench appurtenance for a row unit of an agricultural planter , the row unit having an opening assembly configured to open a seed trench in a soil surface as the row unit advances in a forward direction of travel , the reversible seed trench appurtenance assembly comprising:a mounting bracket operably supported by the row unit of the planter;a seed trench appurtenance having an upper portion and a trailing portion, said upper portion received within said mounting bracket, said seed trench appurtenance movable between a normal operating position in which said trailing portion extends into the seed trench and a reversing position in which said trailing portion is vertically above said normal operating position;whereby when the row unit is reversed in a direction opposite the forward direction of travel, said seed trench appurtenance moves from said normal operating position to said reversing position thereby avoiding damage to the seed trench appurtenance and the mounting bracket.2. The reversible seed trench appurtenance of claim 1 , wherein in said reversing position claim 1 , said upper portion and said trailing portion of said seed trench appurtenance are both moved upwardly relative to said mounting bracket.3. The ...

AGRICULTURAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SOIL AND SEED CHARACTERISTICS AND ANALYZING THE SAME

Agricultural seed planting systems include a processing unit, a frame, a furrow opener coupled to the frame for opening a furrow in soil, and a sensor in communication with the processing unit and adapted to sense a characteristic associated with seed planting. The sensor may generate a signal associated with the sensed characteristic and the processing unit may receive the signal. In some aspects, the sensed characteristic may be either a soil characteristic or a seed characteristic. Information associated with the sensed characteristic can be saved in memory for future use and to assist with more effective planting in the future. 1. A control and monitoring system for an agricultural planting system , the control and monitoring system , comprising:a processing unit;an electronic sensor in communication with the processing unit and adapted to sense one or more characteristics associated with seed planting, wherein the sensor generates a signal associated with the one or more sensed characteristics and the processing unit receives the signal; anda user interface in communication with the processing unit, the user interface adapted to display information associated with the one or more sensed characteristics;wherein the user interface configurable to display one or more sensed characteristic, and wherein any quantity and any combination of the one or more sensed characteristics is displayable on the user interface at a given time.2. The control and monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more characteristics comprises a soil characteristic within a furrow created by a furrow opener associated with one row unit of a plurality of row units.3. The control and monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more characteristics is one of a soil temperature or a soil moisture content.4. The control and monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more characteristics is both a soil temperature and a soil moisture content.5. The control and monitoring ...

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AND ROW UNITS INCLUDING DOUBLE ACTING ACTUATOR SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS

Agricultural planting implements, as well as other ground-engaging implements, can utilize supplemental force assemblies to provide up and/or down force at the row or rows of the implements. The force can be used to overcome changing field conditions, obstructions, as well as changing particulate amounts and weights carried by the rows of the implements, and the implement itself. The up force can be set at system pressure, or can include control valves at each of the row units to control the amount of up force provided. The down force can be controlled by control valves at each of the row units, and can be used to overcome the up pressure or provide a designated amount of down force to the row. 1. An assembly for providing up and/or down force for a row unit of an agricultural implement having a plurality of row units , the assembly comprising:a double acting cylinder including a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein said cylinder configured to provide a downforce to an agricultural row unit when activated in the first chamber, and wherein an up force is provided to the agricultural row unit with the second chamber at a system pressure;a manifold in communication with said cylinder; anda pressure control valve coupled to the manifold and in communication with the cylinder;wherein the manifold and pressure control valve are divorced from the double acting cylinder.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a shutoff valve operatively connected to the second chamber each of the double acting cylinders at each of the row units to shut off the system pressure being applied to the second chambers.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the control valve comprises a down force control valve for controlling the down force at the row unit claim 1 , and a separate up force control valve for controlling the up force at the row unit.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the down force control valve is an electrically controlled solenoid.5. The assembly of claim 4 , ...

Closing Wheel Downforce Adjustment Devices, Systems, And Methods

The disclosed devices, systems and methods relate to an adaptive closing system for seed trench closing. The adaptive closing system including at least one row unit and a closing unit. The closing unit including at least one closing disc and an actuator. The adaptive closing system constructed and arranged to receive closing force inputs and generate closing force outputs to dynamically adjust the amount of downforce applied to the closing discs. 1. An adaptive closing force system for attachment to a row unit comprising a closing unit , the adaptive closing force system comprising:a) at least one closing actuator in operational communication with the row unit; andb) a processor,wherein the adaptive closing system is constructed and arranged to receive one or more closing force inputs to generate closing force output to increase, decrease or maintain closing actuator force.2. The adaptive closing force system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one closing actuator further comprises at least one of an airbag claim 1 , a hydraulic actuator claim 1 , a linear actuator and an electromagnetic actuator.3. The adaptive closing force system of claim 1 , wherein the force applied by the at least one closing actuator on the at least one closing disc is a direct force or a force used to bias spring pressure.4. The adaptive closing force system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one closing force input comprises supplemental downforce applied by a supplemental downforce system on the row unit.5. The adaptive closing force system of claim 4 , wherein the one or more closing force inputs comprises at least one of roughness offset claim 4 , row unit weight claim 4 , seed weight claim 4 , chemical weight claim 4 , fluid weight claim 4 , closing wheel downforce and row cleaner downforce claim 4 , historical data claim 4 , field data claim 4 , ground conditions claim 4 , soil survey data claim 4 , row unit acceleration and user inputs.6. The adaptive closing force system of claim 1 , ...

Resilient Mounting Of A Double-Shoot Knife In A Single-Pass, Double-Shoot Planting Unit For An Agricultural Implement

An apparatus and method for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single-pass, double-shoot manner utilize a planting unit that includes a frame, a disk arrangement, first and second product delivery arrangements and a resilient mounting arrangement for attaching the second product delivery arrangement to the frame. The rotating disk cuts a furrow in a planting surface for receiving a first agricultural product such as fertilizer from the first product delivery arrangement. The second product delivery arrangement has a cutting edge that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in a side wall of the furrow for receiving a second agricultural product such as seed. The resilient mounting arrangement provides limited resilient movement about a neutral position of the second product delivery arrangement under action of the soil on the second product delivery arrangement. 1. A planting unit for delivering a first and a second agricultural product using an agricultural implement , the planting unit comprising:a frame adapted for attachment to the agricultural implement and defining mutually perpendicular vertical and horizontal reference planes of the planting unit;a disk arrangement rotatably connected to the frame and configured for cutting a furrow into soil, the furrow defining a bottom and a sidewall of the furrow;a first product delivery arrangement attached to the frame adjacent the disk and configured for delivery of the first agricultural product to the furrow; anda second product delivery arrangement including a cutting member configured for cutting a trench into the sidewall of the furrow above the bottom of the furrow;the second product delivery arrangement being configured for delivery of the second agricultural product to the trench in the sidewall of the furrow;the second product delivery arrangement being resiliently attached to the frame at a neutral position of the product delivery arrangement relative to the frame and the disk arrangement by a ...

TILLING APPARATUS

A tilling apparatus and a method of tilling soils which includes the use of a rotational shaft having a number of cutter assemblies located at spaced apart locations on the shaft in which each cutter assembly has a multitude of blades which rotate as the rotary shaft rotates to form a plurality of spaced apart trenches having the same spacing as the spacing of the cutters, and a width caused by the width of the blades. As the blades dig the trench, the soil contacted by the blades is granulated and is tossed about by the spinning blades so that some soil falls back into the trench and some falls along the periphery of the trench to form rows of aerated granules which promote enhanced growth of plants or seeds in the trench and along the edge of the trench to improve the yield of pasture having the trenches. Various attachments can be provided on the tilling apparatus, either in front of or towards the rear of the spinning blades for different purposes, such as rippers, seeders, levellers, or similar. The advantage of the tilling apparatus is that the soil is formed into granules which are used to form an aerated array of soil granules having enhanced growing properties for plants. 1. A tilling apparatus adapted to form at least two substantially parallel spaced apart trenches ,the tilling apparatus having a framework arrangement and a cutting assembly,the framework arrangement comprising a front frame member, a rear frame member, a first side brace, a second side brace, a first side frame plate and a second side frame plate, the first and second side frame plates interconnecting the front frame member and the rear frame member at each side of the framework arrangement,the front frame member extending transversely between the two side frame plates,the rear frame member extending transversely between the two side frame plates,the front frame member and the rear frame member being in spaced apart substantially parallel relationship to each other, the rear frame member ...