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10-08-2012 дата публикации

Датчик уровня заполнения бункера с регулируемой высотой размещения для использования с сельскохозяйственной машиной для дозирования продукта

Номер: RU0000118827U1
Автор: Тревор Ковальчук
Принадлежит: СиЭнЭйч БЕЛДЖИУМ Н.В.

1. Бункер для использования с сельскохозяйственной машиной и выполненный с возможностью содержания сельскохозяйственного продукта, который должен селективно выводиться, когда сельскохозяйственная машина проходит по полю, содержащий: ! емкость, выполненную с возможностью размещения сельскохозяйственного продукта, распределяемого по полю; и ! датчик, размещенный в емкости, соединенный магнитным способом с емкостью и выполненный с возможностью выдачи сигнала, характеризующего уровень заполнения продуктом в емкости. ! 2. Бункер по п.1, в котором емкость включает в себя вертикальный элемент, и в котором датчик соединен магнитным способом с вертикальным элементом. ! 3. Бункер по п.2, в котором вертикальный элемент включает в себя лестницу, удлиняющуюся в нижнем направлении в емкость. ! 4. Бункер по п.1, в котором датчик выполнен с возможностью размещения на разных высотах относительно емкости. ! 5. Бункер по п.1, в котором датчик выдает сигнал, когда продукт в емкости находится выше зарегистрированного уровня заполнения. ! 6. Бункер по п.1, в котором датчик выдает сигнал, когда продукт в емкости находится ниже зарегистрированного уровня заполнения. ! 7. Бункер по п.1, в котором емкость приспособлена для размещения, по меньшей мере, одного из удобрения или зерна. ! 8. Бункер по п.1, в котором датчик включает в себя: ! корпус датчика, содержащий электронику для регистрации уровня его заполнения; и ! магнит, соединенный с наружной поверхностью корпуса датчика. ! 9. Бункер по п.1, в котором датчик включает в себя корпус датчика, содержащий электронику для регистрации уровня заполнения, и магнит, расположенный в корпусе датчика. ! 10. Се РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 118 827 (13) U1 (51) МПК A01C 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2012110716/13, 06.08.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 06.08.2009 (73) Патентообладатель(и): СиЭнЭйч БЕЛДЖИУМ Н.В. (BE) 1 ...

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16-03-2020 дата публикации

Летающий высевающий аппарат

Номер: RU0000196779U1
Автор: Владимир Васильевич Куцеев, Дмитрий Александрович Дмитриев
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Кубанский государственный аграрный университет им. И.Т. Трубилина"

Полезная модель относится к области сельскохозяйственного машиностроения, в частности к конструкциям летающих высевающих аппаратов.Для увеличения длительности полета летающего высевающего аппарата без подзарядки аккумуляторных батарей при прочих равных условиях в летающем высевающем аппарате, включающем беспилотный летательный аппарат вертикального взлета и посадки 1, семенную камеру 2, задатчик нормы высева 3, рабочий орган для перемещения семян 4, установленный с возможностью кинематического взаимодействия с задатчиком нормы высева 3, согласно полезной модели, рядом с семенной камерой 2 установлена неподвижная стойка 5, на которой расположен задатчик нормы высева 3 и рабочий орган для перемещения семян 4, при этом задатчик нормы высева 3 выполнен в виде спиральной пружины 6, с закрепленным на стойке 5 валом 7, а рабочий орган для перемещения семян 4 выполнен в виде обода 8, с расположенными по его внешней окружности ячейками 10, снабженного храповым механизмом 11 в виде колеса 12 с внутренними зубьями 13, и с собачкой 14 для них, установленной на неподвижной стойке 5, при этом внутри обода 8 расположена спиральная пружина 6, один конец которой закреплен на валу 7, а по внутренней окружности обода 8 выполнены зубья 13, снабженные дополнительной собачкой 16, установленной на неподвижной стойке 5, обод 8 установлен под семенной камерой 2, закрепленной шарниром 19 и кинематически связанной с собачкой 14.Применение полезной модели позволит: увеличить время полета беспилотного летающего высевающего аппарата при прочих равных условиях и упростить конструкцию беспилотного летающего высевающего аппарата. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 779 U1 (51) МПК A01C 7/10 (2006.01) B64C 39/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 7/10 (2020.01); B64C 2201/00 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019138665, 28.11.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 16.03.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата ...

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14-07-2021 дата публикации

Высевающий аппарат

Номер: RU0000205431U1
Автор: Александр Александрович Полуэктов, Валерий Викторович Цыбулевский, Ирина Александровна Петунина, Михаил Юрьевич Тюнин, Никита Алексеевич Ватолин
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Кубанский государственный аграрный университет имени И.Т. Трубилина"

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к высевающим аппаратам сеялок.Для повышения эффективности высева семян за счет их равномерного распределения при посеве в высевающем аппарате, включающем бункер для семян со щелью, электромагнитный механизм привода, синхронизируемый со скоростью сеялки через электронный блок управления, установлена разгрузочная пластина, образующая воздушную полость в нижней части бункера со стенкой, выполненной в виде упругой пластины из электротехнической стали с отогнутым концом, обеспечивающим периодическое перекрытие щели бункера при воздействии колебаний с частотой, приводящей семена в псевдоожиженное состояние, при этом вдоль всей щели, под ней расположен распределитель, выполненный в виде параллелепипеда, разделенного в вертикальной плоскости на секции, каждая из которых выполнена в виде пустотелой прямоугольной призмы и имеет сквозное отверстие, соединенное с семяпроводом, причем все сквозные отверстия секций расположены относительно друг друга в шахматном порядке. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 205 431 U1 (51) МПК A01C 7/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 7/04 (2021.02); A01C 7/16 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021100410, 11.01.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 14.07.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 14.07.2021 Бюл. № 20 2 0 5 4 3 1 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2056716 C1, 27.03.1996. SU 826987 A1, 07.05.1981. RU 2481762 C1, 20.05.2013. UA 21339 A, 02.12.1997. KR 20020097300 A, 31.12.2002. (54) Высевающий аппарат (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к высевающим аппаратам сеялок. Для повышения эффективности высева семян за счет их равномерного распределения при посеве в высевающем аппарате, включающем бункер для семян со щелью, электромагнитный механизм привода, синхронизируемый со скоростью ...

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Method Of Calibrating The Meter Of A Product Distribution Apparatus And Monitoring Method

Номер: US20120036914A1
Автор: Donald K. Landphair, James J. Phelan, James Z. Liu, Lawrence D. Green, Samuel Santiago
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A product distribution apparatus, shown in the form of an agricultural air seeder is disclosed having sensors to measure the mass flow through the distribution system, sensors to weigh the tank and the product therein, and sensors to measure the quantity of product in the tank. The sensors are used to measure the change in the quantity of product in the tank during a calibration process where the apparatus is operated over an area and the number of rotations of the meter are recorded. The data is then used to determine a mass flow rate per revolution of the meter. A monitoring method is also disclosed in which an ‘area to empty’ and ‘product needed’ to complete a field or task is displayed to the operator.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Variable geometry meter roller

Номер: US20120227648A1
Автор: Jack Donald Turner, Trevor Lawrence Kowalchuk
Принадлежит: CNH Canada Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 5
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Variable geometry meter roller

Номер: US20120227650A1
Автор: Gordon Anthony Engel, Jack Donald Turner, Trevor Lawrence Kowalchuk
Принадлежит: CNH Canada Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 6
14-03-2013 дата публикации

System and method for measuring product flow to an agricultural implement

Номер: US20130061789A1
Автор: Jim Henry, Pana Binsirawanich, Scott David Noble
Принадлежит: CNH Canada Ltd

An agricultural implement system is provided including a fluid conduit configured to provide product to a ground engaging tool. The ground engaging tool is configured to deposit the product into soil. The agricultural implement system also includes an air source fluidly coupled to the fluid conduit, and configured to provide an air flow through the fluid conduit in a downstream direction toward the ground engaging tool. The agricultural implement system further includes a product delivery system fluidly coupled to the fluid conduit, and configured to transfer the product into the air flow. In addition, the agricultural implement system includes a product flow measurement system configured to determine a mass flow rate of the product based on a pressure drop between an upstream portion of the fluid conduit and a downstream portion of the fluid conduit, a flow rate of the air flow, and a velocity of the air flow.

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Номер записи: 7
09-05-2013 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20130112122A1
Автор: Courtney N. Achen, Laura B. Blomme
Принадлежит: Kinze Manufacturing Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 8
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Twin row planter

Номер: US20130112125A1
Автор: Edward L. Swenson, Monte J. Rans, Nyle C. Wollenhaupt, William W. Preheim
Принадлежит: AGCO Corp

An apparatus and method to precisely meter and dispense two or more crop inputs with a common metering disc is presented to achieve proper placement in the soil relative to one another. In one embodiment, dry granular or granulized fertilizer is metered from one side of the disc and seed is metered from the opposite side of the same metering disc. The fertilizer is placed in a concentrated “pulse” approximately equal distances between seeds within a common seed furrow and/or between seed furrows to improved nutrient use efficiency by minimizing soil to fertilizer contact and subsequent chemical reactions that make applied supplemental nutrients less available to plants. Pressurized air may be utilized to assist discharge of both the seed and fertilizer from the disc meter to assure precise spacing in the soil. A cover may be placed on the meter and metering disc to recirculate air and thus minimize potential atmospheric contamination from seed coatings and fertilizer materials.

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Номер записи: 9
16-05-2013 дата публикации

SEEDING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130124055A1
Автор: Baurer Phil, Beyer Keith, Koch Justin, Schlipf Ben
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

A seeding control system and method to improve yield by minimizing overplanting and underplanting during planting operations. As the planter traverses the field, a precise seed placement map is created by associating the time of each seed pulse generated by the seed sensors with the location of a GPS unit. Based on the generated seed placement map, a stop-planting boundary is defined by previously planted seed or other field boundary such that when a swath of the planter crosses over the stop-planting boundary the swath controllers disengage the drivers of the corresponding seed meters to prevent planting of seeds. The swath controllers cause the drivers to reengage allowing planting to resume when the affected swaths pass out of the stop planting boundary. 1. A method of generating a seed placement map for a field , said method comprising:a) detecting each seed pulse generated by a seed sensor as seed passes through a seed path of a row unit of a planter as it traverses a field during planting operations;b) determining a seed placement location of each seed in said field by associating a time or each generated seed pulse with a location of a GPS unit;c) storing in memory each said seed placement location within said field.2. The method of wherein said planter comprises a plurality of swaths claim 1 , each swath comprising at least one of said row units.3. The method of wherein each swath includes a drive that controls dispensing of seeds from said swath.4. The method of wherein each swath includes a swath controller that upon actuation operably disengages said drive to stop seeds from being dispensed by said swath.5. The method of whereby as said planter traverses said field during planting operations said swath controllers are actuated to operably disengage said drives to stop seeds from being dispensed by said corresponding swaths upon said corresponding swaths passing over any previously stored seed placement locations.6. The method of wherein a stop-planting ...

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Номер записи: 10
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Planter Monitor System and Method

Номер: US20130138289A1
Автор: Gregg A. Sauder, Justin L. Koch
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

A planter monitor system and method that provides an operator with near real-time data concerning yield robbing events and the economic cost associated with such yield robbing events so as to motivate the operator to take prompt corrective action.

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Номер записи: 11
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Seed Dispenser Control

Номер: US20130174766A1
Автор: Cannon William, Irwin Tom, Witt Ryan, Zielke Roger
Принадлежит: AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY

Control apparatus for a pneumatic seed meter having a seed disc that uses a pneumatic pressure differential to hold and release seed on a rotating disc. The control apparatus is controlled to disrupt the pressure differential in an area of the rotating disc to selectively disrupt planting of seed by the seed meter to, for example, reduce overlap planting. 1. Control apparatus for a pneumatic seed meter , comprising:(a) a first chamber in communication with a source of reduced pneumatic pressure;(b) a seed disc mounted for rotation adjacent the chamber and having a first surface that faces the chamber and an opposite, second surface facing away from the chamber;(c) a plurality of holes in the seed disc forming seed pockets that may be occluded by seeds to generate a pneumatic pressure differential across the seed disc to hold the seeds onto the disc;(d) a second chamber in sealing engagement with an area on the first surface of the disc subject to the pneumatic pressure differential;(e) a valve of the second chamber moveable between an open and closed position; and(f) an actuator operable to move the valve between an open position whereby reduced pressure is present in the second chamber to retain seed held on the seed disc in the area of the first surface of the seed disc for planting of the seed by the seen meter and a closed position whereby reduced pressure is not present in the second chamber in the area of the first surface of the seed disc to release seed from the disc in the area so that the seed is not planted by the seed meter.2. The control apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the valve is moved between the open and closed position by a linear actuator.3. Control apparatus for a pneumatic seed meter that uses a pneumatic pressure differential to hold on a rotating disc seed picked up from a seed reservoir and release them at a later point for planting claim 1 , comprising:(a) a control element having a sealing face and positioned radially of the rotating disc ...

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Номер записи: 12
12-09-2013 дата публикации

System and method for monitoring agricultural product delivery

Номер: US20130233088A1
Автор: David Matthew Pastl, Scott David Noble
Принадлежит: CNH Canada Ltd

An agricultural product delivery system includes a conduit. The conduit of the agricultural product delivery system is configured to enable agricultural product to pass therethrough. The agricultural product delivery system also includes a first electrostatic sensor coupled to the conduit, and configured to detect the agricultural product passing through the conduit.

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Номер записи: 13
12-09-2013 дата публикации

VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER

Номер: US20130233216A1
Автор: Engel Gordon Anthony, Kowalchuk Trevor Lawrence, Turner Jack Donald
Принадлежит: CNH Canada, Ltd.

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. 1. An agricultural metering system , comprising:a plurality of meter rollers, wherein each meter roller is configured to rotate about a rotational axis, the rotational axes are generally perpendicular to a common plane, and the rotational axes are offset relative to one another in the common plane; anda plurality of sprockets, wherein each sprocket is coupled to a respective meter roller, and each sprocket is configured to be driven to rotate by a common belt or chain.2. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of meter boxes claim 1 , wherein each meter roller is disposed within a respective meter box.3. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sprockets comprises a first sprocket having a first number of teeth and a second sprocket having a second number of teeth claim 1 , wherein the first number of teeth is greater than the second number of teeth.4. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of clutches claim 1 , wherein each clutch is coupled to a respective meter roller.5. The agricultural metering system of claim 4 , wherein each clutch is configured to independently vary a rotational speed of a respective meter roller.6. The agricultural metering system of claim 4 , wherein each clutch is configured to engage and disengage to selectively enable rotation of a respective meter roller.7. The agricultural metering system of claim 6 , wherein each sprocket comprises a plurality of teeth claim 6 , and the plurality of teeth are configured to engage the common chain to facilitate rotation of the sprocket.8. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , comprising a tube selection assembly configured to ...

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Номер записи: 14
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Drop tube system for planting field seeds in rows with different varieties of seeds

Номер: US20130333602A1
Автор: Andrew G. Jenkins, Brian W. Carr, Nick Merfeld, Scott A. Sporrer
Принадлежит: Clem Gary W Inc

A system for planting seeds having a metering system positioned before a belt lowering system that has a sensor to detect the position of a seed on the belt lowering system. The rotational speed of the metering system and the belt lowering system are determined by the speed and location of a planter and the position of the seed on the belt lowering system to correct seed positioning with relation to a pre-mapped or selected field starting location.

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Номер записи: 15
09-01-2014 дата публикации

SEED METER

Номер: US20140007801A1
Автор: Sauder Derek A.
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc. 1. A seed meter for an agricultural planter , comprising:a meter housing including a seed housing;an opening for communicating seeds into said seed housing;a seed pool area for collection of said seeds disposed near a bottom end of said housing; anda seed disc rotatably mounted within said meter housing, said seed disc being disposed horizontally adjacent to said seed pool area, said seed disc further including a seed aperture, said seed aperture disposed to rotate along a seed aperture path, a portion of said seed aperture path being adjacent to said seed pool area, said seed disc further having a cavity disposed along said seed aperture path, wherein said cavity has an outer perimeter larger than an outer perimeter of said seed aperture.2. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein said cavity comprises an agitation cavity sized to allow said seeds in said seed pool area to move substantially into said cavity such that said cavity substantially agitates the seeds in said seed pool area.3. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein said cavity includes a substantially vertical sidewall claim 2 , said sidewall oriented to face said seed pool area as said cavity enters said seed pool area.4. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein a distal end of said seed aperture is disposed at a first radial distance from a center of said seed disc claim 1 , and wherein said cavity includes an outer sidewall disposed at a second radial distance from said center of said seed disc claim 1 , and wherein said second radial distance ...

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Номер записи: 16
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Calibration device for agricultural (pneumatic) seed drill

Номер: US20140014011A1
Автор: Gianfranco Donadon
Принадлежит: Maschio Gaspardo SpA

A device for calibrating the product dispensed by a distributor ( 5 ) of granular materials comprises a calibration aperture ( 9 ) formed in a through-conduit ( 8 ) for the granular material between the distributor ( 5 ) of the seed and a device ( 4 ) for transporting the material, and a gate ( 10 ) associated with the calibration aperture ( 9 ) and movable between a calibration position, in which the aperture ( 9 ) is open and the material from the distributor ( 5 ) is conducted via the aperture ( 9 ), and a distribution position, in which the aperture ( 9 ) is closed and the material is conducted therebeyond along the through-conduit ( 8 ), wherein a motorized actuator ( 11 ) is connected to the gate ( 10 ) so as to make the gate ( 10 ) movable between those positions.

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Номер записи: 17
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Sowing heart monitoring apparatus, sowing heart and single-seed drill

Номер: US20140014012A1
Автор: Ferdinand Schumacher, Werner KRYBUS
Принадлежит: Fachhochschule Sudwestfalen, KVERNELAND AS

A sowing heart monitoring apparatus for connection to a sowing heart and for monitoring of the sowing heart with a line camera with one detection direction, a housing which can be attached to the sowing heart for accommodating the line camera and a radiation source for generating electromagnetic waves which can be detected by the line camera with one radiation direction. The sowing heart monitoring apparatus is made such that electromagnetic waves which have been generated by the radiation source can be detected by the line camera after reflection on one reflection surface of a rotating sowing disc of the sowing heart and can be evaluated by an evaluation unit. The invention also relates to a sowing heart and a single-seed drill.

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Номер записи: 18
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Remote supply device for a single seeder and single seeder using such a supply device

Номер: US20140020609A1
Автор: Jean-Charles Audigie
Принадлежит: KUHN SAS

A supply device for a single seeder via a flow of air from a main reservoir containing product to at least one auxiliary reservoir depending on its filling rate, each auxiliary reservoir being connected to the main reservoir by a respective leak-tight duct, the number of auxiliary reservoirs corresponding to the number of distributors of the single seeder. A regulating system is associated with each auxiliary reservoir and the regulating system has a sensor for detecting the level of product and a valve for regulating the flow of air in the corresponding auxiliary reservoir. A single seeder using a supply device according to the invention.

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Номер записи: 19
20-02-2014 дата публикации

System and Method for Spraying Seeds Dispensed from a Planter

Номер: US20140048002A1
Автор: Jeffrey John Grimm, Troy C. Kolb
Принадлежит: Capstan AG Systems Inc

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

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Номер записи: 20
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Product distribution device with flow rate and section control monitoring

Номер: US20140076218A1
Автор: James Z. Liu
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A product distribution device is shown as embodied in an agricultural air seeder in which a mass flow sensor is used to measure the product flow through only a portion of a product flow passage wherein the total mass flow is calculated from the portion that is measured. Furthermore, the output signal from the mass flow sensor is used to determine if a device used for section control is functioning properly.

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Номер записи: 21
27-03-2014 дата публикации

VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER

Номер: US20140083342A1
Автор: Engel Gordon Anthony, Kowalchuk Trevor Lawrence, Turner Jack Donald
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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. 1. An agricultural metering system , comprising:a meter roller; anda meter roller sleeve disposed about the meter roller, wherein the meter roller sleeve is movable in operation to selectively cover a desired portion of the meter roller.2. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , wherein the meter roller sleeve is movable along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller.3. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of meter rollers and a corresponding plurality of meter roller sleeves claim 1 , wherein each meter roller sleeve is movable in operation to selectively cover the desired portion of a respective meter roller.4. The agricultural metering system of claim 3 , wherein each meter roller sleeve is independently movable relative to a respective meter roller.5. The agricultural metering system of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of meter roller sleeves is collectively movable relative to the plurality of meter rollers.6. The agricultural metering system of claim 3 , wherein each meter roller sleeve is independently movable relative to a respective meter roller claim 3 , and the plurality of meter roller sleeves is collectively movable relative to the plurality of meter rollers.7. The agricultural metering system of claim 3 , comprising a control bar coupled to the plurality of meter roller sleeves claim 3 , wherein the control bar is configured to move the plurality of meter roller sleeves relative to the plurality of meter rollers.8. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , wherein the meter roller is configured to provide a product flow rate that varies non-linearly as a function of meter roller sleeve coverage.9. An agricultural metering system claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 22
27-03-2014 дата публикации

VARIABLE GEOMETRY METER ROLLER

Номер: US20140083343A1
Автор: Engel Gordon Anthony, Kowalchuk Trevor Lawrence, Turner Jack Donald
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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. 1. An agricultural metering system , comprising:a plurality of a meter rollers;a corresponding plurality of meter roller sleeves, wherein each meter roller sleeve is disposed about a respective meter roller, and each meter roller sleeve is movable in operation to selectively cover a desired portion of the respective meter roller; anda control bar coupled to the plurality of meter roller sleeves, wherein the control bar is configured to move the plurality of meter roller sleeves relative to the plurality of meter rollers.2. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , wherein the control bar is configured to collectively move each meter roller sleeve relative to a respective meter roller.3. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , wherein each meter roller sleeve is independently movable relative to a respective meter roller.4. The agricultural metering system of claim 3 , comprising an adjustment assembly extending between each meter roller sleeve and the control bar claim 3 , wherein the adjustment assembly is configured to independently move the meter roller sleeve relative to a respective meter roller via rotation of the meter roller sleeve.5. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , comprising an actuator coupled to the control bar claim 1 , wherein the actuator is configured to drive the control bar to move the plurality of meter roller sleeves.6. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , wherein each meter roller is configured to provide a product flow rate that varies non-linearly as a function of meter roller sleeve coverage.7. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , wherein each meter roller sleeve is movable in operation along a longitudinal axis of a respective ...

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Номер записи: 23
06-01-2022 дата публикации

SEED DRILL WITH ELECTRIC METERING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220000012A1
Автор: Wilhelmi Matthew
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An agricultural planting implement is used to plant seed in a field. The implement includes an electrically-driven seed meter that is spaced on a toolbar of the implement. The seed meter, or other metering member, is a precision meter that is used to control the volume, spacing, and location of a seed that is delivered from a meter to the field. A seed source, such as a seed cart or hopper, is attached to the seed meters to provide an on-demand amount of seed to the meters for planting in the field. 1. An agricultural implement , comprising:at least one toolbar;a plurality of row units spaced along the at least one toolbar, each of the plurality of row units comprising a seed drill metering member, the metering member used to singulate and dispense seed, and a seed sensor that monitors the movement of seeds dispensed by the metering member; anda seed source, the seed source connected to each of the row units to provide seed to the seed drill metering members.2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of row units are positioned adjacent tillage members that are spaced on the at least one toolbar.3. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the metering member comprises:a. a brush meter;b. a vacuum meter;c. a positive pressure meter; ord. a finger meter.4. The agricultural implement of claim 3 , wherein the brush meter comprises a seed disk with a plurality of seed pockets claim 3 , an upper brush to singulate seed in the pocket claim 3 , a lower brush claim 3 , and a wear band.5. The agricultural implement of claim 3 , wherein the vacuum meter comprises a seed disk with a plurality of seed cells and a vacuum source to provide a pressure differential at the plurality of seed cells to at least temporarily adhere seed thereto.6. The agricultural implement of claim 3 , wherein the positive pressure meter comprises a seed disk with a plurality of seed cells and an air source to provide a pressure differential at the plurality of seed cells to ...

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Номер записи: 24
05-01-2017 дата публикации

REPLACEABLE WEAR INSERT FOR FURROW OPENING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170000002A1
Автор: Anderson Brian J., Dienst Johnathon R., Hartnetiaux Travis L., Prickel Marvin A.
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

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 ...

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Номер записи: 25
05-01-2017 дата публикации

DEPTH CONTROL DEVICE FOR PLANTER

Номер: US20170000003A1
Автор: Dienst Johnathon R.
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

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 ...

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Номер записи: 26
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Product distribution control system for an agricultural system

Номер: US20190000011A1
Автор: James Wayne Henry, Joel John Octave Gervais, Scott David Noble
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 27
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SEEDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200000011A1
Автор: Dhobale Dnyanesh, Garner Elijah B., Hubner Cary S., Mariman Nathan A., Peterson James R.
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A seeding machine for a row unit, in which the row unit has a seed disk rotatable about an axis to convey seed from a seed reservoir, includes a seed delivery apparatus. The seed delivery apparatus includes an elongated housing having a first opening through which seed is received, a second opening through which seed exits, and an elongated interior chamber. The seed delivery apparatus also includes a first pulley, a second pulley, and an endless member driven by the first pulley and/or the second pulley. The endless member is movable within the elongated interior chamber to receive seed from the first opening and convey seed to the second opening. A seed diverter is movable with respect to the endless member and translatable from a first position to a second position. The seed diverter is positioned to contact and guide seed into the seed delivery apparatus. 1. A seeding machine for a row unit having a seed disk with a plurality of apertures through which an air pressure differential is applied to retain seed thereon , the seed disk rotatable about an axis to convey seed from a seed reservoir , the seeding machine comprising: an elongated housing having a first opening through which seed is received, a second opening through which seed exits, and an elongated interior chamber along which seed is conveyed from the first opening to the second opening,', 'a first pulley,', 'a second pulley, and', 'an endless member driven by the first pulley and/or the second pulley, the endless member movable within the elongated interior chamber of the elongated housing to receive seed from the first opening and convey seed to the second opening; and, 'a seed delivery apparatus comprising'}a seed diverter movable with respect to the endless member and translatable from a first position to a second position, the seed diverter positioned to contact and guide seed into the seed delivery apparatus.2. The seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the seed diverter is positioned to translate ...

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Номер записи: 28
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS

Номер: US20180000006A1
Автор: Grimm Jeffrey John, Kolb Troy C.
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Various embodiments of a system for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. 18-. (canceled)9. A system for automatically sensing and spraying plant precursors being distributed at least one of on and within the ground , the system comprising:a sensor configured to detect plant precursors dropping through a tube;a nozzle assembly configured to control the release of a fluid, the nozzle assembly including a valve and a spray nozzle; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the nozzle assembly, the controller being configured to operate the valve at a constant pulse duration irrespective of a ground speed of the system such that an amount of fluid is sprayed onto or adjacent to each plant precursor after each plant precursor is dropped from the tube.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the amount of fluid varies depending on at least one of the ground speed of the system or a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve.11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the controller is configured to control a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve by controlling an operational parameter of the valve.12. The system of claim 11 , further comprising a pressure sensor configured to measure the pressure of the fluid claim 11 , the controller being configured to control the operational parameter of the valve based on the pressure measurements such that the pressure of the fluid is maintained at a predetermined pressure.13. The system of claim 9 , further comprising a flow regulating valve disposed upstream of the nozzle assembly claim 9 , the controller being configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve so as to regulate a flow rate of the fluid supplied to the valve.14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the controller is configured to receive inputs associated with the flow rate of the fluid claim 13 , the controller being further ...

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Номер записи: 29
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SEEDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200000012A1
Автор: Dhobale Dnyanesh, Garner Elijah B., Hubner Cary S., Mariman Nathan A., Peterson James R.
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A seeding machine for a row unit includes a rotatable seed disk with a plurality of apertures through which an air pressure differential is applicable to retain seed thereon. A seed delivery apparatus includes an elongated housing having a first opening through which seed is received, a second opening through which seed exits, and an elongated interior chamber. The seed delivery apparatus further includes a first pulley, a second pulley, and an endless member driven by the first pulley and/or the second pulley. The endless member is movable within the elongated interior chamber to receive seed from the first opening and convey seed to the second opening. The endless member is further positioned to sweep across a portion of the seed disk, which is controllable to angularly accelerate cooperatively with movement of the endless member to facilitate movement of a retained seed by the endless member from the seed disk. 1. A seeding machine for a row unit , the seeding machine comprising:a seed disk with a plurality of apertures through which an air pressure differential is applicable to retain seed thereon, the seed disk rotatable about an axis to convey seed from a seed reservoir; and an elongated housing having a first opening through which seed is received, a second opening through which seed exits, and an elongated interior chamber along which seed is conveyed from the first opening to the second opening,', 'a first pulley,', 'a second pulley, and', 'an endless member driven by the first pulley and/or the second pulley, the endless member movable within the elongated interior chamber of the elongated housing to receive seed from the first opening and convey seed to the second opening, the endless member positioned to sweep across a portion of the seed disk,, 'a seed delivery apparatus comprising'}wherein the seed disk is controllable to angularly accelerate cooperatively with movement of the endless member to facilitate movement of a retained seed by the endless ...

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Номер записи: 30
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Map Based Seed Vacuum Control

Номер: US20200000013A1
Автор: RYLANDER DAVID J.
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A method including adjusting a changeable component of a seed planting machine when switching from a first variety of seed to a second variety of seed during planting, wherein the adjusting is based on a location of the planting machine. 1. A method comprising:adjusting a changeable component of a seed planting machine when switching from a first variety of seed to a second variety of seed during planting, wherein the adjusting is based on a location of the planting machine.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the component comprises a double eliminator configured to prevent multiple seeds from being planted at a particular location.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seed planting machine comprises a vacuum seed meter claim 1 , and wherein adjusting the changeable component comprises adjusting a vacuum level applied to the vacuum seed meter.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seed planting machine comprises a double eliminator and a vacuum seed meter claim 1 , and wherein adjusting comprises:changing the double eliminator to prevent multiple seeds from being planted at a particular location; andadjusting a vacuum level applied to the vacuum seed meter.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting configures the seed planting machine to maximize performance of planting of the one of the first variety of seed and the second variety of seed.6. A multiple variety planter comprising:a planting machine comprising an adjustable component, the adjustable component being adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration, the first configuration set to maximize planting efficiency of a first variety of seed relative to other varieties of seeds, the second configuration set to maximize planting efficiency of a second variety of seed relative to other varieties of seeds; anda controller in communication with the planting machine, the controller configured to automatically adjust the adjustable component between the first configuration and the second ...

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Номер записи: 31
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Metering Device For An Agricultural Product Delivery System

Номер: US20200000014A1
Автор: Boily Guillaume C., Denis Joel, ROBERGE MARTIN J., Ruppert Rex L.
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The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes an inline metering system including a number of metering devices associated with each compartment of a particulate material tank on the applicator to meter the particulate material disposed within each compartment. The individual metering devices include gates to initially enable the particulate material from a compartment to enter the metering device, and a rotary metering shaft to meter the flow of the particulate material into the conduits while limiting the passage of pressurized air through the metering device and into the compartment. The individual metering devices also include individual motors to control the operation of the metering devices independently from one another that can allow with sectional control and turning compensation. 1. A metering device for an agricultural product delivery system , the metering device comprising:a housing;a guide disposed on one end of the housing and defining an inlet opening disposed in alignment with a discharge aperture in an adjacent particulate material supply compartment;a gate slidably engaged with the guide to selectively open and close the inlet opening;a shaft disposed within the housing, the shaft including a number of curved paddles thereon, wherein the clearance between the paddles and the housing limits air flow through each metering device between the supply line and the adjacent particulate material supply compartment; anda motor operably connected to the shaft to rotate the shaft within the housing.2. The agricultural product delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the paddles are disposed at at least one angle with regard to a central axis of the shaft.3. The agricultural product delivery system of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 32
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Agricultural Air Cart Apparatus

Номер: US20180000008A1
Автор: James W. Henry
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd

An agricultural air cart assembly is provided with individually controlled product distribution lines which allows for balanced pressures and even dispersal of air through different distribution lines of different lengths running to different sections or row units of a seeder or drill. Rotatable fans are operatively connected to corresponding first and second distribution lines and are configured to generate optimized air flows in the first and second distribution lines which entrain and carry the product downstream toward corresponding row units at balances pressures. A controller is operable to adjust the pressures of the air flows outputted by the first and second fans by adjusting the position of corresponding fan shrouds over the intakes of the first and second fans.

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Номер записи: 33
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ADHESIVE MAT AND USE OF AN ADHESIVE MAT FOR DETERMINING A DISTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL SCATTERING MATERIAL BY IMAGING

Номер: US20200000015A1
Автор: Hofter Rainer, Nienstermann Heinke
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An adhesive mat for determining a distribution of agricultural spreading material by imaging, includes: a collecting region which is bordered on one side by an edge region, where the edge region includes a passage opening and/or a handle. 1: Adhesive mat for determining a distribution of agricultural spreading material by imaging , the adhesive mat comprising:a collecting region which is at least in part confined at least on one side by an edge region,wherein the edge region comprises at least one of a passage opening and a handle.2: The adhesive mat according to claim 1 , where said collecting region comprises a plurality of knob-like elevations which are arranged in a grid on said collecting region.3: The adhesive mat according to claim 1 , where said collecting region further comprises at least one marking.4: The adhesive mat according to . where said at least one marking is formed by recesses in said grid of said knob-like elevations.5: The adhesive mat according to claim 3 , where said collecting region is formed to be rectangular and said at least one marking is arranged in each corner of said collecting region.6: The adhesive mat according to claim 1 , where said passage opening has an extension along one axis located in the plane of said adhesive mat of between 90 mm and 350 mm claim 1 , and said passage opening has an extension along a second axis located in the plane of said adhesive mat claim 1 , which is perpendicular to the first plane claim 1 , of between 35 mm and 100 mm.7: The adhesive mat according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive mat is configured to determine a distribution of agricultural spreading material by imaging.8: The adhesive mat according to claim 7 , wherein:said adhesive mat is arranged at a location on a field or test surface; andgranular spreading material from a spreader vehicle passing said adhesive mat is spread over said adhesive mat,wherein a distribution of said spreading material on said adhesive mat is determined by an ...

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Номер записи: 34
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Crop Input Variety Selection Systems, Methods, And Apparatus

Номер: US20180000009A1
Автор: Baitinger David J., Borrowman Eric L., Heathcote Chad A., Thielen Andrew D.
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 35
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SEEDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200000016A1
Автор: Dhobale Dnyanesh, Garner Elijah B., Hubner Cary S., Mariman Nathan A., Peterson James R.
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A seeding machine for a row unit, in which the row unit has a seed disk rotatable about a first axis to convey seed from a seed reservoir, includes a seed delivery apparatus. The seed delivery apparatus includes an elongated housing having a first opening through which seed is received, a second opening through which seed exits, and an elongated interior chamber. The seed delivery apparatus further includes a first pulley, a second pulley, and an endless member driven by the first pulley and/or the second pulley. The endless member is movable within the elongated interior chamber to receive seed from the first opening and convey seed to the second opening. A seed diverter is movable with respect to the endless member and pivotable about a second axis non-coincident with the first axis. The seed diverter is positioned to contact and guide seed into the seed delivery apparatus. 1. A seeding machine for a row unit having a seed disk with a plurality of apertures through which an air pressure differential is applied to retain seed thereon , the seed disk rotatable about a first axis to convey seed from a seed reservoir , the seeding machine comprising: an elongated housing having a first opening through which seed is received, a second opening through which seed exits, and an elongated interior chamber along which seed is conveyed from the first opening to the second opening,', 'a first pulley,', 'a second pulley, and', 'an endless member driven by the first pulley and/or the second pulley, the endless member movable within the elongated interior chamber of the elongated housing to receive seed from the first opening and convey seed to the second opening; and, 'a seed delivery apparatus comprising'}a seed diverter movable with respect to the endless member and pivotable about a second axis non-coincident with the first axis, the seed diverter positioned to contact and guide seed into the seed delivery apparatus.2. The seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the seed ...

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Номер записи: 36
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CONVEYANCE BELT FOR HIGH SPEED PLANTING OF SEEDS

Номер: US20200000017A1
Автор: Godin Marc, III Donald James, Marler
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An endless seed delivery belt includes an inner surface, and an undulating outer surface. The undulating outer surface defines a plurality of alternating, and regularly-spaced peaks and troughs where each peak corresponds to a flight and each space between adjacent peaks defines a cavity that is generally sized and shaped to accommodate one seed. In some implementations, the endless seed delivery belt has a seed ejector between each pair of adjacent flights. 1. An endless seed delivery belt comprising:an inner surface; andan undulating outer surface, wherein the undulating outer surface defines a plurality of alternating, and regularly-spaced peaks and troughs where each peak corresponds to a flight and each space between adjacent peaks defines a cavity that is sized and shaped to accommodate one seed.2. The endless seed delivery belt of claim 1 , further comprising a seed ejector between each pair of adjacent flights.3. The endless seed delivery belt of claim 2 , wherein the seed ejector comprises: a first finger that extends from a sloped side surface of a first one of the flights, and', 'a second finger that extends from a sloped side surface of a second one of the flights,', 'wherein the first one of the flights is adjacent the second one of the flights., 'a pair of ejection fingers, wherein each pair of ejection fingers comprises'}4. The endless seed delivery belt of claim 3 , further comprising:a space between a distal end of the first finger and a distal end of the second finger.5. The endless seed delivery belt of claim 2 , wherein each seed ejector is formed from a single piece of material that extends from a sloped side surface of a first one of the flights to a second sloped side surface of a second one of the flights.6. The endless seed belt of claim 5 , wherein the single piece of material that forms the seed ejector is sized to be slack when the belt is travelling along a flat claim 5 , or substantially flat claim 5 , extent claim 5 , but to become ...

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Номер записи: 37
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SEED DISPENSING DEVICE FOR SOWING MACHINES

Номер: US20200000018A1
Автор: BOETSCH Gustavo Alejandro
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A seed dispensing device for sowing machines that allows a continuous and synchronized sowing of seeds, depositing the seeds at the same separation distance, optimizing and thus providing a better sowing operation. 1. A seed dispensing device for sowing machines , comprising:a seed feeding inlet in communication with a seed container through which a seed metering device takes the seeds and discharges them into a discharge conduit having an outlet port which is oriented towards a respective furrow previously made on a seeding surface,at least two parallel and independent seed conveyors chains, mounted on corresponding independent central gears around which they extend in a closed loop along the discharge conduit to the outlet port, andat least one pair of seed sensors arranged adjacent to each side of said seed conveyor chains.2. The seed dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein said conveyor chains are guided towards the discharge conduit through two guide rollers.3. The seed dispensing device of claim 2 , wherein said chains are guided in closed form and adjacent to the outlet port and inside the discharge conduit through a roller.4. The seed dispensing device of claim 1 , further comprising overfilled seed ejectors claim 1 , wherein the seed ejectors are selected between rotating blades and electric seed ejecting actuators claim 1 , arranged on each side of the conveyor chains and below the sensors claim 1 , said rotating blades being driven by an electric motor.5. The seed dispensing device of claim 4 , wherein said sensors and electric motor are connected to a computerized central unit.6. The seed dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein said chains are fed with seeds by a feeder device comprising a pair of rotating plates independent from each other which are driven through a respective rotating shaft which in turn claim 1 , is driven through an electric motor claim 1 ,a plurality of arms radially arranged on the perimeter of each rotating plate, which have a ...

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Номер записи: 38
12-01-2017 дата публикации

FAULT-TOLERANT SENSING AND MONITORING COMMUNICATIONS BUS SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20170006765A1
Автор: Kuhnel David, Miller Gregry C.
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An agricultural communication system is provided that enables sensor-to-sensor link communications of peripheral farming devices (planters, fertilizer or pesticide applicators, etc.) so as to enhance diagnostics for locating system faults and blockages. The system also provides a means to operate with single-faults present with real-time diagnostics to the operator. The point-to-point communications also facilitates simplified installation by automatically determining the sensor addressing based on the physical connection of the sensors. Since the sensor-to-sensor daisy chain bus system is self-configuring there is no dependency on the sensor manufacturing data or sequential installation procedure to define the sensor address as required in other prior art systems. A dual power supply from each end of the looped bus with independent switching provides operation in the presence of single-faults, and a diagnostic mode combined with sensor power supply voltage measurements provides fault location. 1. A fault tolerant monitoring and communication system comprising:at least one peripheral electronic control unit (ECU) adapted to control a dispensed product output from a product dispensing unit;at least one master control module adapted to be communicate with the at least one peripheral electronic control unit;a control area network (CAN) communications bus configured to interconnect the at least one peripheral ECU with the at least one master module; anda first plurality of sensor units configured and operatively connected in a daisy chain configuration and then operatively coupled to said at least one master module, each of said sensor units being connected in parallel with each other and to a ground line and to a power source on either end of said daisy chain configuration in the monitoring system, each of said sensor units configured to have dual communication with each other.2. The fault tolerant communication system of claim 1 , wherein the master control module is ...

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Номер записи: 39
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CROP INPUT VARIETY SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20210007269A1
Автор: Schaefer Timothy A., Stuber Luke, SWANSON Todd
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 40
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METERING MEMBER AND METHOD OF MOUNTING THE SAME

Номер: US20210007270A1
Автор: BORKGREN STANLEY R., Garner Elijah B.
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A seed metering system for metering a plurality of seeds includes a meter housing having a first side and a second side. A seed inlet is positioned at the first side and an aperture is positioned at the second side. The seed metering system further includes a hub mounted within the aperture, a retaining member located at the hub, and a metering member positioned on the hub. The metering member compressively engages the retaining member. 1. A method of mounting a metering member to a hub within a meter housing , the method comprising:positioning an aperture of the metering member about a head of the hub; andcompressing a retaining member mounted to the hub within the aperture of the metering member.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising partially decompressing the retaining member after a smallest diameter portion of the aperture passes over the retaining member.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the head of the hub includes a tapered nose claim 1 , wherein positioning the aperture of the metering member over the head of the hub includes placing the aperture of the metering member over the tapered nose to center the metering member relative to the hub.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the retaining member is one of an O-ring or a C-ring claim 1 , the method further comprising placing the one of the O-ring or the C-ring into an annular channel of the hub claim 1 , wherein compressing the retaining member includes compressing the one of the O-ring or the C-ring within the annular channel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the retaining member includes a spring and a spring-biased member claim 1 , wherein compressing the retaining member within the aperture of the metering member includes pushing the spring-biased member against the spring.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning an aperture of the metering member about a head of the hub includes axially positioning a rear side of the metering member into abutment with the hub when the retaining member is ...

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Номер записи: 41
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND RELATED SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CALIBRATING SEED METERS

Номер: US20210007271A1
Автор: Johnson Chad M., Schoeny Christopher
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In one aspect, a calibration method for a seed meter may include controlling an air pressure source to apply an initial air pressure to a seed transport member of the seed meter defining a plurality of seed cells. The method may further include controlling the seed meter to rotate the seed transport member relative to a seed chamber of the seed meter containing a plurality of seeds. The method may additionally include performing a calibration cycle for the seed meter, which may include monitoring a first parameter indicative of a number of empty seed cells as the seed transport member rotates, iteratively adjusting the air pressure from the initial air pressure as the first parameter is being monitored, and when the first parameter crosses a first threshold, recording the associated air pressure as a minimum air pressure for the seed meter. 1. A calibration method for a seed meter of an agricultural implement , the method comprising:controlling, with a computing device, an operation of an air pressure source for a seed meter to apply an initial air pressure to a seed transport member of the seed meter, the seed transport member defining a plurality of seed cells;controlling, with the computing device, an operation of the seed meter to rotate the seed transport member relative to a seed chamber of the seed meter, the seed chamber containing a plurality of seeds; monitoring, with the computing device, a first parameter indicative of a number of empty seed cells of the plurality of seed cells as the seed transport member is rotated relative to the seed chamber;', 'iteratively adjusting, with the computing device, the air pressure applied to the seed transport member from the initial air pressure as the first parameter is being monitored; and', 'when it is detected that the first parameter crosses a first threshold, recording, with the computing device, the associated air pressure as a minimum air pressure for the seed meter., 'performing, with the computing device, a ...

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Номер записи: 42
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND RELATED SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CALIBRATING SEED METERS

Номер: US20210007272A1
Автор: Johnson Chad M., Schoeny Christopher
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In one aspect, a calibration method for a seed meter may include controlling an operation of a singulator to apply an initial aggressiveness setting for the singulator. The method may further include controlling the seed meter to rotate a seed transport member of the seed meter relative to a seed chamber of the seed meter containing a plurality of seeds. The method may additionally include performing a calibration cycle, which may include monitoring a first parameter indicative of a number of occurrences of seed multiples as the seed transport member rotates, iteratively adjusting the aggressiveness setting from the initial aggressiveness setting as the first parameter is being monitored, and when the first parameter crosses a first threshold, recording the associated aggressiveness setting as a minimum aggressiveness setting for the singulator. 1. A calibration method for a seed meter of an agricultural implement , the method comprising:controlling, with a computing device, an operation of a singulator for a seed meter to apply an initial aggressiveness setting for the singulator;controlling, with the computing device, an operation of the seed meter to rotate a seed transport member relative to a seed chamber of the seed meter, the seed transport member of the seed meter defining a plurality of seed cells, the seed chamber containing a plurality of seeds; monitoring, with the computing device, a first parameter indicative of a number of occurrences of seed multiples associated with operation of the seed meter as the seed transport member is rotated relative to the seed chamber;', 'iteratively adjusting, with the computing device, the aggressiveness setting applied for the singulator from the initial aggressiveness setting as the first parameter is being monitored; and', 'when the first parameter crosses a first threshold, recording, with the computing device, the associated aggressiveness setting as a minimum aggressiveness setting for the singulator., 'performing, ...

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Номер записи: 43
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Fertilizer meter with motor control and method thereof

Номер: US20210007274A1
Автор: Brandon M. McDonald, Cristian T. PRADO, Donald K. Landphair
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

An agricultural implement for distributing fertilizer to a plurality of rows includes a fertilizer container, a plurality of fertilizer metering units, and a plurality of motors. The fertilizer containers are used for storing the fertilizer prior to the fertilizer being distributed to the soil. The plurality of fertilizer metering units each include a housing and a metering device positioned in the housing. The housing has an inlet configured to receive fertilizer from the fertilizer container and an outlet. The plurality of motors are each drivingly coupled to and configured to rotate at least one metering device to distribute fertilizer to a row of the plurality of rows.

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Номер записи: 44
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SEED DELIVERY APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20180007824A1
Автор: RADTKE IAN
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An apparatus and methods for delivering seed from a metering device to a furrow. In one embodiment, a seed meter entrains and releases seed from a seed disc at a seed release location. The released seed is directed into a seed conveyor by a loading wheel. The seed conveyor conveys the seed toward the soil and releases the seed with a rearward relative velocity. 1. An apparatus for delivering seed to a planting surface , comprising:a seed meter configured to entrain and release the seed from a seed disc at a seed release location;a seed conveyor disposed to receive the seed after the seed is released from said seed disc at an upper end of said seed conveyor, said seed conveyor having a belt configured to convey the seed from said upper end to a lower end of said seed conveyor, whereupon the seed is discharged from said seed conveyor through an opening, said discharged seed having a rearward velocity relative to said seed conveyor, said seed conveyor having a cover;at least one vent in said cover disposed adjacent to a return portion wherein said belt travels from said lower end of said seed conveyor to said upper end of said seed conveyor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said at least one vent is disposed adjacent to a lower sprocket in said seed conveyor.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said at least one vent comprises an opening in both a rearward surface and a side surface of said cover.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said at least one vent comprises a surface that extends from an interior surface of said cover through said vent.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said at least one vent includes a first side vent disposed in a side of said cover.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said first side vent is disposed in a lower half of said seed conveyor.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said at least one vent includes a first mirroring side vent disposed in a side of said cover mirroring said first side vent.8. The apparatus of claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 45
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ROW UNIT WITH TRACKS

Номер: US20180007825A1
Автор: Blackwell Robert, Hahn Dustan, Myers Michael J., Schildroth Rhett, Veatch Susanne, Wilhelmi Matthew J.
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 46
11-01-2018 дата публикации

PNEUMATIC DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION IMPLEMENT USING MULTIPLE METERING DEVICES

Номер: US20180007826A1
Автор: ROBERGE MARTIN J., Ruppert Rex L.
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.

A pneumatic delivery system for particulate agricultural products includes one or more compartment for containing and supplying one or more particulate product. An inductor assembly separately receives and fluidizes the particulate products and conveys the fluidized products to a metering assembly. The metering assembly separately meters each of the product flows and transfers the metered flows to one or more delivery units for applying the products. The pneumatic delivery system can be used on various implements, including planters and applicators for applying seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and other products. 1. A pneumatic agricultural product delivery system , comprising:a plurality of particulate material supply compartments;a plurality of particle delivery units for applying particulate material from the plurality of particulate material supply compartments;a plurality of metering devices positioned near the plurality of particle delivery units, each metering device providing a metered flow of particulate material from selected particulate material supply compartments to one of the plurality of particle delivery units; anda plurality of inductor assemblies, each inductor assembly having a pneumatic source, a flow connection provided to each of the plurality of particulate material supply compartments for receiving particulate material from each of the plurality of particulate material supply compartments, and each inductor assembly having an outlet conduit providing an entrained flow of air and particulate material to each of the plurality of metering devices,wherein each metering device of the plurality of metering devices is axially aligned with and connected to its respective conduit and each of the plurality of metering devices is positioned near at least one of the plurality of particle delivery units such that an outlet of each of the plurality of metering devices is positioned over the at least one particle delivery unit for delivering particulate ...

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Номер записи: 47
27-01-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AGRICULTURE

Номер: US20220022365A1
Автор: Finlay Davidson Alexander, Finlay Wendy Louise, Howard Gordon Stephen, Mullins Paul Andrew
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 48
09-01-2020 дата публикации

QUICK RELEASE BEARING COUPLERS

Номер: US20200008345A1
Автор: Bent Ethan Curtis Stephen, Gervais Joel John Octave
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.

An agricultural metering system includes a releasable bearing coupler configured to selectively couple a meter roller to a housing of the agricultural metering system. The releasable bearing coupler includes a shaft configured to be disposed through an opening in the housing and to engage a bearing, wherein the bearing is configured to be disposed within a recess of the meter roller to facilitate rotation of the meter roller about the shaft and to couple the meter roller to the housing via contact with the shaft. The releasable bearing coupler includes a locking segment configured to selectively interlock with a corresponding locking feature of the housing to secure the releasable bearing coupler to the housing. 1. A method of manufacturing an agricultural metering system , comprising:disposing a meter roller within a housing such that a recess of the meter roller aligns with an opening in the housing;disposing a releasable bearing coupler through the opening such that a bearing of the releasable bearing coupler engages the recess to couple the meter roller to the housing and to facilitate rotation of the meter roller relative to the housing; androtating the releasable bearing coupler relative to the housing such that a locking segment of the releasable bearing coupler interlocks with a locking feature of the housing to secure the releasable bearing coupler to the housing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein disposing the meter roller within the housing comprises inserting the meter roller within a second opening in the housing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bearing is coupled to a shaft of the releasable bearing coupler claim 1 , and the meter roller is configured to rotate about the shaft.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein disposing the meter roller within the housing comprises aligning the meter roller with a third opening claim 1 , wherein the third opening is configured to receive a drive shaft claim 1 , and the drive shaft is configured to non-rotatably ...

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Номер записи: 49
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Method Of Delivering A Number Of Agricultural Products

Номер: US20200010286A1
Автор: Guillaume C. Boily, Joel Denis, Martin J. Roberge, Rex L. Ruppert
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd

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

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Номер записи: 50
03-02-2022 дата публикации

ROW UNIT MOUNTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220030762A1
Автор: Maro Randall A.
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Apparatuses, systems, and methods for coupling a row unit to a frame of an agricultural implement are disclosed. A row unit, such as a planter row unit may be coupled to a frame of an agricultural planter by engagement between mounting features of the planter row unit to one or more rails formed on a frame of the agricultural planter. One or more of the mounting features may be movable relative to one or more other mounting features in order to secure the planting row unit to the frame of the agricultural planter. 1. An agricultural implement comprising: a laterally-extending toolbar;', 'a first rail secured to the toolbar and extending at least partially along a length of the toolbar;', 'a second rail secured to the toolbar and extending at least partially along the length of the toolbar; and, 'a frame comprising a first mounting feature receivable onto the first rail; and', 'a second mounting feature receivable onto the second rail, the second mounting feature movable between a first position in which the second mounting feature is disengaged with the second rail and a second position in which the second mounting feature is engaged with the second rail., 'a row unit removably coupled to the frame, the row unit comprising2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the first mounting feature comprises at least two laterally offset first mounting features receivable onto the first rail.3. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the second mounting feature comprises at least two laterally offset second mounting features receivable onto the second rail.4. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the first rail and the second rail are provided on or extend from a common side of the toolbar.5. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the first mounting feature comprises a first tab and wherein the second mounting feature comprises a second tab.6. The agricultural implement of claim 5 , wherein the second tab pivotable relative to the first ...

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Номер записи: 51
03-02-2022 дата публикации

MOISTURE AND VEGETATIVE HEALTH MAPPING

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

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Номер записи: 52
15-01-2015 дата публикации

PLANTING UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE HAVING A SEED METER AND SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20150013581A1
Автор: FRIESTAD MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Mariman Nathan A., ZUMDOME LEE E.
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A planting unit for a seeding machine is disclosed having a frame member and a seed meter mounted thereto. The seed meter has a housing and a metering member rotatably mounted therein. The metering member has a sidewall with an inner surface and an outer surface and a rim portion adjacent an outer edge of the sidewall. The inner surface of the side wall and the housing form a trough at a bottom portion of the metering member to hold a seed pool. A mechanical seed delivery system takes seed from the metering member and moves seed to a discharge location adjacent a seed furrow formed in soil beneath the seeding machine. 1. A planting unit for a seeding machine comprising:a planting unit frame member; and a housing and', 'a metering member rotatably mounted inside the housing, the metering member having a sidewall with an inner surface and an outer surface, the sidewall having a rim portion adjacent an outer edge of the sidewall, the inner surface of the sidewall and the housing forming a trough at a bottom portion of the metering member to hold a seed pool, the inner surface of the sidewall of the metering member at the trough being oriented at an angle between 5° and 75° relative to a vertical vector pointing upward at the outer edge of the sidewall., 'a seed meter mounted to the planting unit frame member, the seed meter having'}2. The planting unit of wherein the inner surface of the sidewall of the metering member at the trough is oriented at an angle between 10° and 50° relative to a vertical vector pointed upward from the outer edge of the sidewall.3. The planting unit of wherein the inner surface of the sidewall of the metering member at the trough is oriented at an angle between 20° and 40° relative to a vertical vector pointed upward from the outer edge of the sidewall.4. The planting unit of wherein the metering member is rotatably mounted in the housing for rotation about an axis that is inclined relative to a horizontal plane as well as inclined to a ...

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Номер записи: 53
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ON-THE-GO SOIL SENSORS AND CONTROL METHODS FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINES

Номер: US20180014455A1
Автор: ZIELKE ROGER R.
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An on-the-go monitor and control means and method for an agriculture machines includes on-the-go soil sensors that can be used to control tillage and seeding depth. On seeder implements, the sensors provide information that affects uniform plant emergence. 1. A method of monitoring and displaying readings associated with a soil moisture sensor on an agricultural machine as the agricultural machine traverses a field , the method comprising:sensing soil moisture data with the soil moisture sensor on the agricultural machine as the agricultural machine traverses the field;displaying on a display associated with the agricultural machine a representation of soil moisture.2. The method of wherein the representation of soil moisture comprises soil moisture as percent content of soil.3. The method of wherein the representation of soil moisture comprises a soil moisture range in which the soil moisture falls.4. The method of wherein the agricultural machine comprises a seed firmer and wherein the soil moisture sensor is mounted on the seed firmer.5. The method of wherein the soil moisture sensor is mounted on the agricultural machine to measure moisture at or proximate a bottom of a seed trench formed using the agricultural machine.6. The method of wherein the agricultural machine is an agricultural tillage machine and wherein the soil moisture sensor is mounted on the agricultural machine to measure moisture at a cutting depth of the agricultural tillage machine.7. The method of wherein the agricultural machine is an agricultural tillage machine and wherein the method further comprises automatically controlling tillage depth of the agricultural tillage machine using the soil moisture data.8. The method of wherein the method further comprises controlling seed trench depth.9. The method of further comprising automatically controlling application rate of at least one agricultural input based on the soil moisture data claim 1 , the at least one agricultural input selected from ...

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Номер записи: 54
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONICALLY PULSING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT WITH SEED UTILIZING SEED TRANSPORT MECHANISM

Номер: US20180014456A1
Автор: Conrad Larry M., PORTER RICHARD M., RICE RICHARD L., RYSDAM REX A.
Принадлежит: AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION

A system for electronically pulsing agricultural product with seed includes a seed transport mechanism affixed to a seed planter row unit. A seed sensing device senses dispensation of the seed from the seed transport mechanism. An agricultural product conduit dispenses agricultural products into the seed transport mechanism to provide dispensing of the products with the seed as the seed and product exit the seed transport mechanism. A control interface electronic system dispenses a particular quantity of product with the seed in the seed transport mechanism. A pulsing valve dispenses products from the conduit when the seed sensing device senses the dispensation of the seed. A seed release speed is provided which is proportional to the ground speed of the seed planter row unit to minimize seed tumbling and optimize accurate placement of seed and product at varying ground speeds of the row unit. 2. The system wherein said seed transport mechanism and said agricultural product tube are in an integrated assembly for accurate placement of the chemical granules with the seed.3. The system of wherein said seed transport mechanism comprises a paddle belt assembly.4. The system of wherein said seed transport mechanism comprises a brush belt assembly.5. The system of wherein said seed transport mechanism comprises a disc/seed pocket assembly.6. The system of wherein said seed transport mechanism comprises a seed tube assembly.7. The system of further comprising said agricultural product metering system claim 1 , wherein said agricultural product metering system includes an in-meter diffuser.8. The system of further comprising said agricultural product metering system claim 1 , wherein said agricultural product metering system includes a single slope in-meter diffuser.9. The system of further comprising said agricultural product metering system claim 1 , wherein said agricultural product metering system includes a double slope in-meter diffuser.10. The system of further ...

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Номер записи: 55
18-01-2018 дата публикации

RESEARCH SEED PLANTER CALIBRATION

Номер: US20180014457A1
Автор: Bates Ryan Justin, Mertlich Alex Kent
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In an example, a method to calibrate a research seed planter may include transferring seeds through the research seed planter. The method may also include automatically measuring, using the research seed planter and without requiring a user to make manual measurements, at least one of the following: an actual first seed elapsed time; an actual last seed elapsed time; or an actual seed spacing between seeds. The method may also include adjusting, based on the automatically measuring, a calibration parameter of the research seed planter that contributes to seed placement by the research seed planter. 1. A method to calibrate a research seed planter , the method comprising:transferring seeds through the research seed planter;automatically measuring, using the research seed planter and without requiring a user to make manual measurements, at least one of the following: an actual first seed elapsed time; an actual last seed elapsed time; or an actual seed spacing between seeds; andadjusting, based on the automatically measuring, a calibration parameter of the research seed planter that contributes to seed placement by the research seed planter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the transferring, the automatically measuring, and the calibrating includes transferring, automatically measuring, and calibrating all while the research seed planter is stationary; andtransferring seeds through the research seed planter includes transferring seeds from a staging gate through a seed transfer path to exit from a drop tube of the research seed planter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the calibration parameter that contributes to seed placement by the research seed planter comprises adjusting at least one of: a first seed pickup delay parameter claim 1 , an evacuation startup delay parameter claim 1 , an evacuation duration parameter claim 1 , or a rotational speed parameter of the research seed planter and wherein transferring seeds through the research seed planter ...

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Номер записи: 56
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SEED METER SINGULATOR

Номер: US20210015026A1
Автор: BORKGREN STANLEY R., Dhobale Dnyanesh, Garner Elijah B., Wolfs Beth A.
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A seed meter includes a meter housing having a first chamber for seeds and a second chamber. A seed disk is rotatably supported within the meter housing and has a first side and a second side. The first side is exposed to the first chamber and the second side is exposed to the second chamber. The seed disk includes a plurality of seed openings that extend between the first and second sides at a predetermined radial position. A singulator is positioned against the first side of the seed disk and has at least one structure for removing excess seeds from the seed openings as the seed meter disk rotates relative to the singulator. A radial position of the singulator is controlled at least in part by a hub portion of the seed meter. A biasing spring is positioned to exert an axially-oriented bias force pressing the singulator against the first side of the seed meter disk. 1. A seed meter for installation in a planting unit of a seeding machine , the seed meter comprising:a meter housing having therein a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein a seed inlet is coupled to the first chamber;a seed meter disk rotatably supported within the meter housing and having a first side and a second side, the first side exposed to the first chamber and the second side exposed to the second chamber, wherein the seed meter disk includes a plurality of seed openings that extend between the first and second sides at a predetermined radial position;a singulator positioned against the first side of the seed meter disk and having at least one structure for removing excess seeds from the seed openings as the seed meter disk rotates relative to the singulator, wherein a radial position of the singulator is controlled at least in part by a hub portion of the seed meter; anda biasing spring positioned to exert an axially-oriented bias force pressing the singulator against the first side of the seed meter disk, wherein a portion of the biasing spring defines a snap fit with the singulator so ...

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Номер записи: 57
16-01-2020 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20200015412A1
Автор: Altman Russell, Kowalchuk Trevor L.
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 58
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Singulating Particles in a Stream

Номер: US20210016326A1
Автор: David Prystupa, John Pacak, Robert KOZAKEWICH
Принадлежит: 9754741 Canada Ltd, 9754741canada Ltd

Particles are sorted into paths based on a measurable parameter by forming them into a stream in at least one duct carried on a body rotating around an axis where the duct is shaped so that the particles are accelerated to cause the particles separated into the duct to be aligned one after another in a row in the duct. The parameter of the particles are measured in the aligned stream one after the other and the particles are directed into one of a plurality of paths as determined by the measurement. In one arrangement the body comprises a disk member having a front face facing a supply conduit and the duct lies in a radial plane of the disk member. In one arrangement the measurement of the parameter is carried out by one or more measurement devices either carried on the disk or outside the edge of the disk.

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Номер записи: 59
22-01-2015 дата публикации

PLANTER AND METHOD OF OPERATING A PLANTER WITH INDIVIDUAL METER CONTROL

Номер: US20150020721A1
Автор: FRASIER MICHAEL E., Peterson James R., RYLANDER DAVID J., SILBERNAGEL CARL
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A planter is described which utilizes individual seed meter motor drives at each row unit. motor controllers control each seed meter drive motor. Each individual row seed meter can be individually started, stopped and operated at a unique rate. Prior to planting, the meters can be operated to fill the meters and ensure that the meters are primed and ready to start dropping seed as soon as the planter begins operation to plant seed. When a seed delivery system is used with each meter to move seed from the meter to the soil, the delivery system is also primed with seed before operation of the planter. 1. A seeding machine adapted to be moved over soil in a planting operation to plant seed , the machine comprising:a row unit having a trench opener, seed meter, and a motor to drive the seed meter; anda control system including a seed sensor associated with the seed meter, the control system adapted to operate the motor, prior to operation of the seeding machine to plant seed, to drive the seed meter in a priming operation to fill the seed meter with seed and to stop the motor in response to seed being detected by the associated seed sensor whereby when beginning a planting operation moving the seeding machine over a field, seed is immediately discharged from the seed meter.2. The seeding machine of further comprising:a seed delivery system for the seed meter, the seed delivery system adapted to hold and move seed between the seed meter and the soil;a delivery system motor to drive the seed delivery system; andwherein the control system is adapted to operate the delivery system motor during the priming operation to drive the delivery system to fill the delivery system with seed and to stop the delivery system motor in response to seed being detected by the associated seed sensor.3. The seeding machine of wherein the control system stops the delivery system motor in the priming operation after a predetermined number of seeds have been detected.4. The seeding machine of ...

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Номер записи: 60
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Gate retention for an inductor box of an agricultural implement

Номер: US20160021814A1
Автор: Chad M. Johnson, Marvin A. Prickel, Michael J. Connors
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

An inductor box for an agricultural implement includes an inlet configured to receive agricultural product from a tank. The inductor box also includes a housing having a cavity therein. The cavity is configured to receive the agricultural product from the inlet. The inductor box includes a gate configured to be removably inserted between the inlet and the cavity, to block the agricultural product from entering the cavity while disposed between the inlet and the cavity, and to enable the agricultural product to enter the cavity while removed from being disposed between the inlet and the cavity. The inductor box includes a first guide coupled to the housing and configured to direct the gate away from the inlet. The first guide is disposed between the gate and the inlet while the gate is disposed between the inlet and the cavity.

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Номер записи: 61
28-01-2016 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT PARTICULATE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160021815A1
Автор: Bernard Lawrence F., Karl Timothy L., Meyer Matthew J., Redman Alan L.
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An exemplary agricultural implement includes a plurality of units configured to inject particulate material into a ground surface and a plurality of metering modules. Each metering module is configured to receive a supply of particulate material and to meter the particulate material to a set of the plurality of units. A distribution assembly is configured to receive particulate material from a source and to distribute the particulate material to the plurality of metering modules. 1. An agricultural implement comprising:a distribution assembly configured to receive particulate material from a source and to distribute the particulate material to a plurality of metering modules;wherein at least one of the plurality of metering modules is configured to receive a supply of the particulate material from the distribution assembly, the at least one of the metering modules comprising a plurality of compartments;a plurality of lines to which the at least one of the metering modules delivers a metered flow of the supply, wherein each of the plurality of lines corresponds with one of the plurality of compartments; anda plurality of units configured to deposit the supply to a ground surface, wherein each unit is connected to one of the plurality of lines, and wherein each unit receives an entirety of the flow in the connected line.2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the particulate material comprises at least one of seed and fertilizer claim 1 , and the plurality of units comprise a plurality of ground-engaging furrow openers.3. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein each metering module of the plurality of metering modules comprises an enclosure configured to hold a quantity of particulate material claim 1 , the plurality of enclosures being spaced apart along a frame of the agricultural implement.4. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of units extend along a width of the agricultural implement that is transverse to a direction ...

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Номер записи: 62
26-01-2017 дата публикации

DIRECT DRIVE SEED METERING DEVICE

Номер: US20170020059A1
Автор: GENTILI Jorge Alberto
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A direct drive seed metering device for sowing machines operated by vacuum and driven by a coaxial electric motor, comprising a seed metering disc for capturing seeds from a reservoir and laying them in a controlled manner in a furrow in the soil, where in the coaxial electrical motor couples directly and coaxially to the metering disc without the need for intermediate transmission elements, redactors, gears or timing belts, and where said coaxial electrical motor is a toroidal electric motor with a hollow rotor shaft, which fluidly connects said seed capturing means with a vacuum generating means. 1. A seed metering device for a row crop sowing machine , comprisinga seed metering disc rotatable about a central shaft, having a plurality of seed capturing and retaining holes for capturing and retaining the seeds,a motor, which drives the seed metering disc,releasing means for releasing the seeds from the seed capturing and retaining holes,conducting means for conducting the released seeds onto the ground,a housing for containing and protecting the metering disc,a flexible sealing member contained within the housing, andvacuum generating means,wherein the motor is an annular hollow-shaft motor coaxially coupled to the metering disc;wherein the flexible sealing member is sealingly attached to an inner wall of the housing and sealingly pressed against a face of the metering disc, thereby forming a vacuum chamber, and wherein the vacuum generating means lowers the air pressure on said face of the metering disc so as to capture and retain the seeds within the seed capturing and retaining holes arranged on another face of the metering disc opposite the vacuum chamber;wherein the annular hollow-shaft motor is coupled to the seed metering disc by a hollow hub comprising a hollow shaft or tube, and wherein the hollow hub is perforated, fluidly connecting the vacuum chamber to the hollow shaft of the motor coupled to said hollow hub.2. The metering device according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 63
26-01-2017 дата публикации

DIRECT DRIVE SEED METERING DEVICE

Номер: US20170020060A1
Автор: GENTILI Jorge Alberto
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A direct drive seed metering device for sowing machines comprising a rotatable vacuum chamber operated by vacuum and driven by a coaxial electric motor, the rotatable vacuum chamber comprising a seed metering disc for capturing seeds from a reservoir and laying them in a controlled manner in a furrow in the soil, where in the coaxial electrical motor couples directly and coaxially to the rotatable vacuum chamber without the need for intermediate transmission elements, redactors, gears or timing belts, and where said coaxial electrical motor is a toroidal electric motor with a hollow rotor shaft, which fluidly connects said seed capturing means with a vacuum generating means. 1. A seed metering device for a row crop sowing machine , comprisinga seed metering disc rotatable about a central shaft, having a plurality of seed capturing and retaining holes for capturing and retaining the seeds,a motor, which drives the seed metering disc,releasing means for releasing the seeds from the seed capturing and retaining holes,conducting means for conducting the released seeds onto the ground,a housing for containing and protecting the metering disc,a concave plate, located within the housing and sealingly attached to a face of the seed metering disc,a non-rotatable tube or conduit, having a protruding hollow member, a flange and an air extraction outlet, andvacuum generating means,wherein the motor is an annular hollow-shaft motor coaxially coupled to the concave plate;wherein the concave plate sealingly attached to a face of the seed metering disc forms a rotatable vacuum chamber with said face of the metering disc, and wherein the vacuum generating means lowers the air pressure on said face of the metering disc so as to capture and retain the seeds within the seed capturing and retaining holes arranged on another face of the metering disc opposite the rotatable vacuum chamber;wherein the flange of the non-rotatable tube or conduit is sealingly and non-rotatably attached to ...

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Номер записи: 64
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL METERING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180020609A1
Автор: Stuart Graham Douglas, Zacharias Darwin Lloyd
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A flow control assembly for an agricultural metering system includes a first gate control shaft configured to drive a first gate of a seed meter to transition between an open position and a closed position. The flow control assembly also includes a handle configured to drive the first gate control shaft to rotate via rotation of the handle between a first position that corresponds to the open position of the first gate and a second position that corresponds to the closed position of the first gate. In addition, the flow control assembly includes a locking assembly configured to secure the handle to the first gate control shaft at least while the handle is in the first position, and to enable the handle to be released from the first gate control shaft at least while the handle is in the second position. 1. A flow control assembly for an agricultural metering system , comprising:a first gate control shaft configured to drive a first gate of a seed meter to transition between an open position and a closed position via rotation of the first gate control shaft;a second gate control shaft configured to drive a second gate of the seed meter to transition between an open position and a closed position via rotation of the second gate control shaft;a handle configured to selectively engage each of a first engagement portion of the first gate control shaft and a second engagement portion of the second gate control shaft, wherein the handle is configured to drive the first gate control shaft to rotate via rotation of the handle between a first position that corresponds to the open position of the first gate and a second position that corresponds to the closed position of the first gate while the handle is engaged with the first engagement portion, and the handle is configured to drive the second gate control shaft to rotate via rotation of the handle between a third position that corresponds to the open position of the second gate and a fourth position that corresponds to the ...

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Номер записи: 65
10-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VIABILITY OF SEEDS

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

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Номер записи: 66
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Method and System for Placement of Single Seeds One by One

Номер: US20220039311A1
Автор: WARMING Jens VEST, WARMING Kristian VEST
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A method for placement of seeds one by one onto a growth medium, whereby initially seeds are extracted and singled-out from a disorderly group of seeds is disclosed. The method comprises: placement of the disorderly group of seeds onto a seed wheel which has a wheel plane, wherein the wheel plane is angled with respect to a horizontal plane such that single seeds are allowed to enter openings in the seed wheel which openings are distanced from a rotation axis of the seed wheel, whereby the seed wheel is rotated around the rotation axis which axis is perpendicular to the wheel plane thereby elevating a single seed in each opening out of the group of seeds and allowing singled-out seeds in each opening to leave the opening at a predetermined rotational position of the seed wheel and fall or trickle down a tube or chute onto a growth medium. 1. A method for singling out seeds from a disorderly group of seeds and sowing the singled out seeds , comprising:placing a disorderly group of seeds onto a seed wheel that is rotated about a rotation axis, the seed wheel having a plane which in use is angled with respect to a horizontal plane;receiving a single seed in an opening in the seed wheel, wherein the opening is distanced from the rotation axis of the seed wheel;allowing the single seed to leave the opening at a predetermined rotational position of the seed wheel through a hole in a stationary backplate adjacent the seed wheel and to fall down a chute;halting the single seed at a temporary rest of the chute proximal a growth medium;releasing the single seed from the temporary rest onto the growth medium at a predetermined position; andrecording geographic positioning data when the seed is released.2. The method according to further comprising repeating the steps of receiving claim 1 , allowing claim 1 , halting claim 1 , releasing and recording to sow additional individual seeds.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an electrical signal energizes an electrical ...

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Номер записи: 67
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Inline product metering system for fertilizer and seed application system

Номер: US20190021215A1
Автор: Boily Guillaume C., Denis Joel, ROBERGE MARTIN J., Ruppert Rex L.
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The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes an inline metering system including a number of metering devices associated with each compartment of a particulate material tank on the applicator to meter the particulate material disposed within each compartment. The individual metering devices include gates to initially enable the particulate material from a compartment to enter the metering device, and a rotary metering shaft to meter the flow of the particulate material into the conduits while limiting the passage of pressurized air through the metering device and into the compartment. The individual metering devices also include individual motors to control the operation of the metering devices independently from one another that can allow with sectional control and turning compensation. 1. An agricultural product delivery system , comprising:at least one particulate material supply compartment;at least one particle delivery unit for applying particulate material from the supply compartment;a conveying system providing a flow of particulate material from the at least one particulate material supply compartment to the at least one particle delivery unit; and a housing connected between the at least one particulate material supply compartment and a supply line of the conveying system; and', 'a shaft disposed within the housing, the shaft including a number of paddles thereon, wherein the clearance between the paddles and the housing limits air flow through the at least one metering device., 'at least one metering device operably connected between the at least one particulate material supply compartment and the conveying system, wherein the at least one metering device comprises2. The agricultural product delivery system of ...

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Номер записи: 68
24-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH MODULAR PRODUCT CONTAINER

Номер: US20190021218A1
Автор: Glowa Conrad Allen, Sheppard Clint W., Voss Benjamin Karl
Принадлежит: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD.

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

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Номер записи: 69
24-01-2019 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED INTERCHANGE OF MODULAR PRODUCT CONTAINERS

Номер: US20190021219A1
Автор: Glowa Conrad Allen, Sheppard Clint W., Voss Benjamin Karl
Принадлежит: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD.

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

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Номер записи: 70
24-01-2019 дата публикации

PORTABLE STATION FOR MODULAR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT CONTAINERS

Номер: US20190021220A1
Автор: Glowa Conrad Allen, Sheppard Clint W., Voss Benjamin Karl
Принадлежит: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD.

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

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Номер записи: 71
26-01-2017 дата публикации

MONITORING BELT OPERATION TO PREDICT BELT LIFESPAN

Номер: US20170024939A1
Автор: Wonderlich Grant J.
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A system and a method for monitoring a belt to predict a lifespan for the belt are described. An indicator of belt speed and an indicator of torque from a motor for driving the belt can be determined for a first time interval. A belt service value can be determined for the first time interval based upon the indicators of belt speed and torque from the motor. The belt service value can indicate a deviation from one or more reference belt speeds and torques from the motor. An effective service interval can be determined for the operation of the belt during the first time interval, based upon the belt service value. An indicator of a remaining operational lifespan for the belt can then be determined, based upon the effective service interval. 1. A computer-implemented method for monitoring a belt driven by a motor , in order to predict an operational lifespan for the belt , the method comprising:determining an indicator of belt speed for a first time interval;determining an indicator of torque from the motor for the first time interval;determining a belt service value for the first time interval based upon the indicators of belt speed and torque from the motor, the belt service value indicating a deviation from one or more reference belt speeds and torques from the motor;determining an effective service interval for the operation of the belt during the first time interval, based upon the belt service value; anddetermining an indicator of a remaining operational lifespan for the belt, based upon the effective service interval.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the belt service value includes a multiplication factor determined based upon the indicators of belt speed and torque from the motor; andwherein the effective service interval is determined based upon multiplying the first time interval by the multiplication factor.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the indicator of the remaining lifespan for the belt is determined based upon one of adding the effective service ...

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Номер записи: 72
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Seed variety changer for a planter

Номер: US20160029552A1
Автор: James E. STRAETER
Принадлежит: Kinze Manufacturing Inc

A planting system and method for planting multiple seed varieties is provided. The planting system includes a planter having a plurality of tanks and a plurality of row units. A plurality of seed meters are included in of the plurality of the row units. The seed meters are aligned in a non-horizontal configuration within each row unit, and one of the plurality of meters is operated at a time to plant a seed variety associated with the meter being operated.

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Номер записи: 73
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Inductor box for an agricultural implement having compression limiters

Номер: US20160029553A1
Автор: Chad M. Johnson, Marvin A. Prickel, Michael J. Connors
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

An inductor box for an agricultural implement having compression limiters. One inductor box includes a housing having a first side configured to receive an agricultural product from a tank. The first side has a sealable surface, and the sealable surface has plates attached thereto. The inductor box includes a first gasket disposed on the sealable surface and configured to establish a seal between the sealable surface and a corresponding surface of the tank. The plates are configured to extend through respective openings in the gasket, and to block compression of the first gasket beyond a desired compression limit.

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Номер записи: 74
17-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS

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

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Номер записи: 75
17-02-2022 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20220046850A1
Автор: Achen Courtney N., Blomme Laura B.
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 76
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF SEEDS WHILE SOWING, SOWING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF SEEDS IN A TRENCH

Номер: US20190029167A1
Автор: WEIGEL MICHAEL
Принадлежит: Baumer Electric AG

A sensor device for determining a position of seeds while sowing. The sensor device includes a radiation assembly which generates an illumination radiation oriented towards a target area, and a detection assembly. The radiation assembly includes a radiation source which provides an emission spectrum of the illumination radiation covering a spectral range. The detection assembly includes a radiation detector which detects an incident radiation, and a filter member with an attenuation band and a pass band. The radiation detector includes a field of view. The pass band has an attenuation which is less than an attenuation of the attenuation band in a wavelength range where the wavelengths are longer than those of the attenuation band. The target area and the field of view intersect. The radiation source and the radiation detector form a triangulation arrangement so that a distance from the target area to the detection assembly can be determined. 1. A sensor device for determining a position of seeds while sowing , the sensor device comprising:a radiation assembly configured to generate an illumination radiation which is oriented towards at least one target area, the radiation assembly comprising at least one radiation source which is configured to provide a first emission spectrum of the illumination radiation which covers at least a first spectral range; and at least one radiation detector configured to detect an incident radiation, the at least one radiation detector comprising at least one field of view, and', 'at least one filter member comprising an attenuation band and a pass band, the pass band comprising an attenuation which is less than an attenuation of the attenuation band in a wavelength range where the wavelengths are longer than those of the attenuation band,, 'at least one detection assembly comprising,'}wherein,the at least one target area and the at least one field of view intersect, andthe at least one radiation source of the radiation assembly and the ...

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Номер записи: 77
30-01-2020 дата публикации

SEED LEVEL DETECTION IN A SEED METER

Номер: US20200029491A1
Автор: Johnson Chad M., Schoeny Christopher
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A vacuum seed meter includes a vacuum channel and a seed disc having seed cells defined as openings through a perimeter region of the seed disc, which rotates through the vacuum channel. The seed meter includes a sensor that addresses the seed cells in a way that enables prediction of imminent seed starvation of the seed meter. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. A method of controlling a seed meter having a housing defining a seed chamber from which seeds are drawn into seed cells defined in a seed disc that is rotatably supported within the housing so that the seeds in the seed cells are carried to a drop zone within the housing and released therefrom , the method comprising:receiving, with an electronic controller, signals from a first sensor indicative of whether a seed is present within a seed cell of the seed disc disposed in the seed chamber of the housing;receiving, with the electronic controller, signals from a second sensor indicative of whether a seed is absent from within a seed cell in the drop zone of the housing; andcoordinating, with the electronic controller, the sampling of signals from the first sensor with the detection of an empty seed cell based on the signals received from the second sensor.13. The method of claim 12 , further comprising determining when the seed meter is about to be starved of a first variety of seed before switching the seed meter to dispense a second variety of seed based in the signals received from the first sensor.14. The method of claim 12 , further comprising adjusting at least one operating parameter of the seed meter based on whether the presence of a seed within a seed cell of the seed disc disposed in the seed chamber of the housing is detected based on the signals received from the first sensor.15. The method of claim 12 , further comprising adjusting at least one operating parameter of the seed meter ...

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Номер записи: 78
30-01-2020 дата публикации

SEED LEVEL DETECTION IN A SEED METER

Номер: US20200029492A1
Автор: Johnson Chad M., Schoeny Christopher
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A vacuum seed meter includes a vacuum channel and a seed disc having seed cells defined as openings through a perimeter region of the seed disc, which rotates through the vacuum channel. The seed meter includes a sensor that addresses the seed cells in a way that enables prediction of imminent seed starvation of the seed meter. 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. A planting implement , comprising:a frame that carries at least one row unit, the at least one row unit comprising a furrow opener disc and a seed meter;wherein the seed meter includes a housing defining a seed chamber wall and a vacuum channel wall;wherein the seed meter includes a seed disc having seed cells defined as openings through a perimeter region of the seed disc, the seed disc carried by the housing for rotation about a rotational axis and being disposed between the seed chamber wall and the vacuum channel wall, the seed disc spaced apart from the seed chamber wall and the vacuum channel wall to define a seed chamber between the seed disc and the seed chamber wall and a vacuum channel between the seed disc and the vacuum channel wall; anda first sensor carried by the housing and aimed at the perimeter region of the seed disc where the seed cells are defined,17. The planting implement of claim 16 , further comprising a controller configured to receive signals from the first sensor claim 16 , the controller being further configured to determine from those signals the detection of an empty seed cell by the first sensor.18. (canceled)19. The planting implement of claim 16 , further comprising a second sensor carried by the housing claim 16 , wherein the seed disc is disposed so that at any given moment only a first portion of the seed disc is bounded within the vacuum channel while a second portion of the seed disc is bounded outside ...

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Номер записи: 79
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Multiple Variety Seed Meter Of A Planter For Planting Multiple Seed Varieties

Номер: US20200029494A1
Автор: Johnson Chad, Schoeny Christopher
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A multiple variety seed meter is provided for multi-variety row crop planting. The seed meter includes a segmented feed pipe system that may include a feed pipe with multiple passages that can be rotated to present one of multiple variety openings toward a seed pool in the seed meter to deliver a specific seed variety into the seed meter. The feed pipe may be an inner selector pipe concentrically nested for rotation in an outer sleeve that extends into the seed meter. 1. A multiple variety seed meter of a planter for planting multiple seed varieties in a single planting pass during row-crop planting of an agricultural field , wherein the multiple seed varieties are stored in multiple seed storage compartments on the planter , the seed meter comprising:a seed meter housing arranged at a row unit of a planter and defining an enclosure that surrounds a housing cavity that can receive seed to define a seed pool;a seed disk arranged within the housing cavity and configured to pick up seed from the seed pool at a seed pickup region for singulation of seeds from the seed pool for individual delivery onto the agricultural field while planting; [ 'an outer sleeve inlet end with a first sleeve inlet port arranged to receive a first seed variety from a first one of the multiple seed storage compartments and a second sleeve inlet port arranged to receive a second seed variety from a second one of the multiple seed storage compartments;', 'an outer sleeve that extends from the seed meter housing, the outer sleeve including, 'an inner selector pipe inlet end with a first selector pipe inlet port arranged to receive the first seed variety and a second selector pipe inlet port arranged to receive the second seed variety; and', 'an inner selector pipe arranged for rotation within the outer sleeve, the inner selector pipe including], 'a segmented feed pipe system that extends between the seed meter housing and the multiple seed storage compartments; the segmented feed pipe system ...

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Номер записи: 80
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Two-row planter assembly

Номер: US20140116306A1
Автор: Jason Sharp
Принадлежит: Individual

The present disclosure provides a planter assembly to be driven by a single-point hitch machine. The planter assembly includes a coupler having a first end coupled to the hitch and a second end coupled to a tool bar via a coupler plate. The coupler plate includes a plurality of defined openings for adjustably coupling the tool bar to the coupler. A frame is coupled to the tool bar and a swing arm is pivotally coupled to the frame. The swing arm is pivotable between a first position and a second position. A wheel is coupled to the swing arm and a final drive sprocket is coupled to the frame. The final drive sprocket is engaged with a drive chain when the swing arm is in the first position and disengaged from the drive chain when the swing arm is in the second position.

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Номер записи: 81
04-02-2021 дата публикации

DIRECTIONAL GARLIC SEED THROWING MECHANISM AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20210029868A1
Автор: Chen Gang, FENG Xian Ying, LI QING LONG, Shen JingXin, Sun Yitian, SUN YONGJIA, Yan Peng, Zhou Jun
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A directional garlic seed throwing mechanism includes a base, a rotating device, a vision sensor, a seed throwing guide plate, a seed guide pipe and a plurality of bulbil adjusting devices. The rotating device includes a rotating motor detachably connected to the base and a turntable connected to an output end of the rotating motor. The seed throwing guide plate is arranged on the turntable to enable garlic seeds of seed containing bowls to fall into the seed guide pipe. The seed guide pipe has an upper port right below the bulbil adjusting devices and arranged on the base. An even number of the bulbil adjusting devices are fixed on the turntable uniformly and symmetrically and include the seed containing bowls and bulbil direction control devices for driving the bowls to rotate 180 degrees. 1. A directional garlic seed throwing mechanism , comprising: a base , a rotating device , a vision sensor , a seed throwing guide plate , a seed guide pipe and a plurality of bulbil adjusting devices , wherein the rotating device comprises a rotating motor and a turntable; the rotating motor is detachably connected to the base; an output end of the rotating motor is connected with the turntable; an even number of the bulbil adjusting devices are provided and fixedly mounted on the turntable uniformly and symmetrically; the bulbil adjusting devices comprise seed containing bowls and bulbil direction control devices used for driving the seed containing bowls to rotate 180 degrees; an upper port of the seed guide pipe is located right below the bulbil adjusting devices and arranged on the base; and the seed throwing guide plate is arranged on the turntable , such that garlic seeds in the seed containing bowls fall into the seed guide pipe.2. The directional garlic seed throwing mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the bulbil direction control device comprises a cam device and a rotary guide device; the cam device comprises a cam claim 1 , a sliding rod and a roller; a driving ...

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Номер записи: 82
09-02-2017 дата публикации

SEED METERING DEVICE

Номер: US20170034994A1
Автор: Natarajan Kamalakannan
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A seed metering system comprising a housing, a seed pick-up disc with a singulating member and one or more resilient members. The housing defines a space therewith which is partitioned by a rotating seed pick-up disc. The seed pick-up disc is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart seed holding grooves. The housing accommodates seeds within a portion of the space which are picked up by the seed holding grooves during rotation of the seed pick-up disc. The singulating member cooperates with the seed pick-up disc to eliminate excess seed within each of the seed holding grooves to ensure sowing of single seed at regular intervals. 1. A seed metering device comprising:a housing having a front cover and a rear cover, said housing defining an enclosed space therein forming a seed puddle area to contain seeds therein and a seed dispensing opening to dispense seeds from said housing;a seed pick-up disc disposed within said housing, partitioning said enclosed space into a seed inlet and a seed outlet, said seed pick-up disc having a plurality of seed holding grooves, circumferentially spaced apart by a predefined distance, each of said seed holding grooves defines a seed pick-up portion, proximate said front cover, and at least one seed dispensing portion, proximate said rear cover;a seed singulating member having at least one seed eliminating member associated with said seed pick-up disc for facilitating removal of excess seeds from said seed pick-up portion; andat least one resilient member mounted on said housing, said at least one resilient member guiding seeds relative to said seed holding grooves.2. The seed metering device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of said seed dispensing portions is shaped to define a first seed dispensing section and a second seed dispensing section claim 1 , said first seed dispensing section being defined between said seed pick-up portion and said second seed dispensing section.3. The seed metering device as claimed ...

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Номер записи: 83
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Systems, methods, and apparatus for agricultural implement trench depth control and soil monitoring

Номер: US20160037709A1
Автор: Derek Sauder, Jason Stoller, Troy PLATTNER
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil moisture sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. Additionally, systems, methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting depth based on the monitored soil properties.

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Номер записи: 84
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Multiple Seed-Type Seed Meter

Номер: US20160037713A1
Автор: Adams Brian T., Wendte Keith W.
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A seed meter is provided for planting multiple types of seed and rapidly switching between the types being planted in a single planting pass of a planting session of row-crop planting. The seed meter has a segmented seed meter reservoir with multiple seed meter chambers arranged between two pairs of seed disks that may be better parallel to each other or angled with respect to each other to define an X-shaped arrangement of the seed disks in the seed meter. Activation and deactivation of the seed disks within the seed meter are synchronized to selectively deliver a single one of the multiple types of seed from the respective seed meter chamber for delivery out of a single seed tube of the seed meter, which may provide absolute and instantaneous on-the-go seed switching within a single row from each seed meter. 1. A seed meter for planting multiple types of seed in a single planting pass during row-crop planting of an agricultural field , the seed meter comprising:a housing supported relative to a row unit of a planter and having multiple portions defining multiple seed chambers respectively receiving seeds of multiple types from a bulk storage system; andmultiple seed disk assemblies for selectively delivering individual seeds of the multiple seed types out of the housing for release onto an agricultural field during row-crop planting of the agricultural field.2. The seed meter of wherein the housing receives seeds from at least one bulk storage hopper supported at the row unit defining on-row bulk storage of the seed.3. The seed meter of wherein the multiple portions of the housing include claim 1 ,a first portion defining a first seed chamber for receiving seeds of a first type;a second portion defining a second seed chamber for receiving seeds of a second type;a third portion defining a third seed chamber for receiving seeds of a third type; anda fourth portion defining a fourth seed chamber for receiving seeds of a fourth type.4. The seed meter of further ...

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Номер записи: 85
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Arrangement for detection of the amount of material in a supply container of a machine for application of material to a field

Номер: US20180035603A1
Автор: Martin Kremmer, Valentin Gresch
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

An arrangement for detection of the amount of material in a supply container of a machine for application of material to a field comprises a data entry device for receiving fill level data concerning an amount of material present in the supply container at a specific time point and an outflow sensor for detection of the amount of material that has flowed out of the supply container. A computer device connected to the data entry device and outflow sensor, the computing device is programmed to calculate the current amount of material in the supply container using the obtained fill level data and the signals of the outflow sensor obtained after the specific time point, and to issue a warning signal if the amount of material in the supply container goes below a predetermined level.

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Номер записи: 86
24-02-2022 дата публикации

PRESSURE BALANCED METER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20220053687A1
Автор: Maro Randall A.
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A meter assembly for an agricultural machine includes a meter, a conduit, and a bypass. The meter includes a roller to move commodity to the conduit. The bypass is coupled to the conduit and the meter to facilitate air flow therebetween free of interference from the roller or the commodity. 1. A meter assembly for an agricultural machine , comprising:a meter having an inlet, an outlet, and a roller including cavities configured to receive commodity from the inlet and release commodity to the outlet;a first conduit fluidly coupled to the outlet of the meter and configured to receive commodity therefrom;a commodity path including the inlet, the outlet, and the cavities of the roller; anda bypass assembly including at least one passageway fluidly coupled to the meter and the conduit;wherein the bypass assembly includes a first end fluidly coupled to the meter above the roller and a second end fluidly coupled to the first conduit.2. The meter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one passageway of the bypass assembly is not inclusive of any portion the commodity path.3. The meter assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing in which the roller is positioned; anda commodity tank coupled to the housing and configured to release commodity to the roller;wherein the bypass assembly is positioned in the housing.4. The meter assembly of claim 3 , wherein the housing includes an inner wall assembly and an outer wall assembly;wherein the roller is positioned inside the inner wall assembly; andwherein the bypass assembly is positioned outside the inner wall assembly and between the inner wall assembly and the outer wall assembly.5. The meter assembly of claim 4 , wherein the at least one passageway includes:a first passageway fluidly coupled to the meter above the roller and coupled to the first conduit, anda second passageway fluidly coupled to the meter above the roller and coupled to a second conduit that is also fluidly coupled to the outlet of the meter and ...

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Номер записи: 87
07-02-2019 дата публикации

SEED TAB AND SEED BOOT ASSEMBLY WITH SEED TAB

Номер: US20190037763A1
Автор: Martin Robert W.
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A seed tab is provided for a seed boot having a seed passage extending from an inlet to an outlet. The seed tab includes a tab body and a tab tail. The tab body has a mounting arrangement at a first end and a laterally outer edge. The tab tail extends from the tab body to a second end and has a laterally outer edge that extends laterally outward of the laterally outer edge of the tab body. A laterally extending edge extends between the laterally outer edge of the tab body and the laterally outer edge of the tab tail. The seed tab is configured so that, when the tab body is connected to the seed boot at the mounting arrangement, the tab tail extends downwardly behind the outlet of the seed boot. 1. A seed tab for a seed boot having a seed passage extending from an inlet to an outlet , the seed tab comprising:a tab body having a mounting arrangement at a first end and having a laterally outer edge; anda tab tail extending from the tab body to a second end, the tab tail having a laterally outer edge that extends laterally outward of the laterally outer edge of the tab body;wherein a laterally extending edge extends between the laterally outer edge of the tab body and the laterally outer edge of the tab tail; andwherein the seed tab is configured so that, when the tab body is connected to the seed boot at the mounting arrangement, the tab tail extends downwardly behind the outlet of the seed boot.2. The seed tab of claim 1 , wherein the laterally extending edge cooperates with the laterally outer edge of the tab body and the laterally outer edge of the tab tail to form a notch.3. The seed tab of claim 2 , wherein the laterally extending edge is disposed proximate an edge surface at a back end of the seed boot when the seed tab is connected to the seed boot.4. The seed tab of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the laterally outer edge of the tab body is substantially parallel with the laterally outer edge of the tab tail.5. The seed tab of claim 4 , wherein the tab ...

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Номер записи: 88
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Work vehicle with commodity metering system and airflow system

Номер: US20190037764A1
Автор: Andrew W. Harmon, Elijah B. Garner, Keith L. Felton, Stanley R. Borkgren
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A work vehicle with a metering system, airflow system, and a covering structure being moveable between various positions for user access. The work vehicle also includes features that facilitate assembly and/or disassembly of the metering system. Furthermore, the work vehicle provides a venturi structure with a plurality of venturi tubes that are disposed in a compact arrangement.

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Номер записи: 89
07-02-2019 дата публикации

SKIP COMPENSATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190037765A1
Автор: Bartelson Matt D., Signer Todd N.
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An agricultural machine includes a motor configured to drive a seeding system that is, itself, configured to meter and deliver seed from the agricultural machine. The agricultural machine also includes a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of the seeding system and a skip detector component, that receives the sensor signal and detects a seed skip in the seeding system. Based on the detected seed skip, a processing system generates an operating parameter of the motor, and controls the motor based on the operating parameter. 1. An agricultural machine , comprising:a seeding system configured to meter and deliver seed;a motor configured to drive movement of seeds in the seeding system,a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of the seeding system and generate a sensor signal indicative of the characteristic;a skip detector component configured to receive the sensor signal and detect a seed skip in the seeding system;a processing system configured to receive an indication of the detected seed skip, and, based on the indication of the detected seed skip, generate an operating parameter for the motor; anda motor controller configured to receive the operating parameter and operate the motor based on the operating parameter.2. The agricultural machine of wherein the seeding system comprises:a movable element configured to move seeds, positioned relative to one another at a predetermined seed spacing along a delivery route.3. The agricultural machine of wherein the sensor is disposed at a sensor location along the delivery route and is configured to sense claim 2 , as the sensed characteristic of the seeding system claim 2 , a seed presence as the seed moves past the sensor location.4. The agricultural machine of claim 3 , wherein the skip detector is configured to detect the seed skip by identifying that the seeds are positioned further from one another than the predetermined speed spacing along the delivery route.5. The agricultural machine of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 90
06-02-2020 дата публикации

DUAL-DISK SEED METER FOR MULTI-VARIETY SEED PLANTING

Номер: US20200037493A1
Автор: Anderson Brian, Johnson Chad M., Schoeny Christopher
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A dual-disk seed meter for a planter may include a housing defining a first seed chamber configured to receive first seeds of a first seed type and a second seed chamber configured to receive second seeds of a second seed type. The seed meter may also include a first seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the first seeds from the first seed chamber, a second seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the second seeds from the second seed chamber, and a drive assembly configured to simultaneously rotate the first and second seed disks. In addition, the seed meter may include a seed deflector movable relative to the first seed disk and/or the second seed disk to control which of the seed types is discharged from the housing based on a selected seed type to be delivered by the seed meter. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. A system for switching between seed types during a planting operation , the system comprising:a seed meter including a housing defining a first seed chamber configured to receive a plurality of first seeds of a first seed type and a second seed chamber configured to receive a plurality of second seeds of a second seed type, the seed meter further including a first seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the first seeds from the first seed chamber and a second seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the second seeds from the second seed chamber;a seed deflector positioned within the housing and movable relative to at least one the first seed disk or the second seed disk;a controller configured to control movement of the seed deflector within the housing based on a selected seed type to be discharged from the seed meter,wherein, when the selected seed type is the first seed type, the controller is configured to move the seed deflector to a first position such that the first seeds remain coupled to the first seed disk as the first ...

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Номер записи: 91
06-02-2020 дата публикации

DUAL-DISK SEED METER FOR MULTI-VARIETY SEED PLANTING

Номер: US20200037494A1
Автор: Anderson Brian, Johnson Chad M., Schoeny Christopher
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A dual-disk seed meter for a planter may include a housing defining a first seed chamber configured to receive first seeds of a first seed type and a second seed chamber configured to receive second seeds of a second seed type. The seed meter may also include a first seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the first seeds from the first seed chamber, a second seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the second seeds from the second seed chamber, and a drive assembly configured to simultaneously rotate the first and second seed disks. In addition, the seed meter may include a seed deflector movable relative to the first seed disk and/or the second seed disk to control which of the seed types is discharged from the housing based on a selected seed type to be delivered by the seed meter. 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. A method for switching between seed types during a planting operation , the method comprising:rotating first and second seed disks within a housing of a seed meter, the housing defining a first seed chamber configured to receive a plurality of first seeds of a first seed type and a second seed chamber configured to receive a plurality of second seeds of a second seed type, the first seed disk being rotated to convey the first seeds from the first seed chamber, the second seed disk being rotated to convey the second seeds from the second seed chamber;positioning at least one seed deflector within the housing such that the first seeds remain coupled to the first seed disk for discharge from the seed meter and the second seeds contact the at least one seed deflector and fall back down into the second seed chamber; andadjusting the position of the at least one seed deflector within the housing when switching from the first seed type to the second seed type ...

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Номер записи: 92
06-02-2020 дата публикации

PNEUMATIC SPREADING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING THE METERING ELEMENTS THEREOF BY CARRYING OUT CALIBRATION TESTS

Номер: US20200037495A1
Автор: KLEIN Frédéric, RAUCH Norbert, SCHÄFER Fabian
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A method and pneumatic spreading machine control/regulate a metering element. A transfer chamber downstream of the metering element transfers metered material to a conveying line for spreading. A blower charges the conveying line with an air stream. Spreading elements are downstream of the conveying line. Calibration includes actuating metering elements, charged with a particular type and of material, over a predetermined test duration with a predetermined operating parameter. A mass of material metered during calibration is gravimetrically detected downstream of the metering element and upstream of the transfer chamber or in the transfer chamber, following which the material is transferred to the conveying line and dispensed. A functional relationship between the operating parameter of the dosing element and the actual mass flow of material for spreading, metered by means of the metering element, is calculated. The metering element is controlled/regulated to a setpoint depending on the functional relationship. 2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the material for spreading metered during the calibration testis collected downstream of the metering element and upstream of the transfer chamber, the mass thereof is gravimetrically detected, and it is then released to the transfer chamber; oris collected in the transfer chamber when the blower is decoupled from said transfer chamber and/or deactivated, and the mass thereof is gravimetrically detected, following which the transfer chamber is coupled to the blower and/or the latter is activated.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the functional relationship claim 1 , obtained from the mass of a particular type of material for spreading gravimetrically detected during the calibration test in relation to the test duration and the operating parameter of the metering element claim 1 , between the operating parameter of the metering element and the actual mass flow of material for spreading is stored in a form of ...

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Номер записи: 93
06-02-2020 дата публикации

SENSING FLOW AND CONTROL OF LIQUID APPLICATION USING AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE WITH ROW PRESSURE SENSORS

Номер: US20200037598A1
Автор: Herrmann Kenneth, Steele Michael C., Wonderlich Grant J.
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An agricultural machine applies liquid material to a field. Valve control signals control valves to apply the liquid material. Row pressure on the agricultural machine is sensed to identify when the valve is opened to apply the liquid material. A flow meter senses a flow of liquid applied to the field. The valve control signals are generated, based on the row pressure, and the sensed flow. 1. An agricultural machine , comprising:a liquid reservoir that stores liquid to be applied to a field over which the agricultural machine is traveling;a supply line that defines a supply conduit;a plurality of valves disposed along the supply line, each valve having an inlet end and an outlet end and being controlled to move between an open position and a closed position by a valve control signal;a pump system that pumps the liquid from the liquid reservoir along the supply line to the inlet ends of the valves;a plurality of nozzles, at least one nozzle corresponding to each valve so that when the corresponding valve is open, the liquid flows through the valve to the corresponding nozzle;a plurality of row pressure sensors each sensing pressure at the outlet end of one of the plurality of valves and generating a corresponding row pressure signal indicative of the sensed pressure;a system flowmeter configured to identify an applied flowrate of the liquid material out of the liquid reservoir and through the supply conduit and generate an applied flowrate signal indicative of the applied flowrate; anda valve control signal generator that generates the valve control signal based on the row pressure signals and the applied flowrate signal.2. The agricultural machine of and further comprising:orifice size identifier logic configured to receive an active valve indicator indicative of a number of active valves on the agricultural machine and to identify a valve orifice size based on the sensed applied flowrate and the active valve indicator.3. The agricultural machine of and further ...

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Номер записи: 94
18-02-2021 дата публикации

MOTOR-DRIVEN SINGLE-SEED-EJECTION SOWING DEVICE AND A SOWING METHOD

Номер: US20210045285A1
Автор: Li Qinglong, LIANG Shengli, Shen JingXin, Sun Yitian, ZHANG BO
Принадлежит: Shandong Academy of agricultural machinery science

A motor-driven single-seed-ejection sowing device includes a housing, a seed metering roller, a seed brush, a seed metering mechanism and a power mechanism. The housing includes a power compartment and a seed compartment. The surface of the seed metering roller is provided with seed grooves having spaces for accommodating a single seed. The seed metering mechanism includes a spring, a striking tube, a piston and the piston tube. The piston and the piston tube are arranged for axial movement inside the striking tube. The power mechanism includes a control unit and a drive unit. The control unit includes the motor, the drive panel, the Hall sensor and the magnet. The magnet is set on the striking tube. The Hall sensor and the drive panel are connected to the motor, and the motor drives the seed metering roller and seed metering mechanism by the drive unit. 1. A motor-driven single-seed-ejection sowing device and a sowing method , comprising:a housing, wherein the housing comprises a seed inlet and a seed outlet, and a power compartment and a seed compartment are set inside the housing;a seed metering roller, wherein the seed metering roller is rotatably fixed on the housing and is located in the seed compartment; and seed grooves have spaces for accommodating a single seed, and the seed grooves are set on a surface of the seed metering roller;a seed brush, set on a wall of the seed compartment; a seed metering mechanism, wherein the seed metering mechanism is located inside the power compartment, and the seed metering mechanism comprises a spring, a striking tube, a piston and a piston tub; two ends of the spring are respectively set on a Hall sensor and the piston tube; the piston is connected to the piston tube; the piston and the piston tube are set inside the striking tube and the piston and the piston tube are movable along an axial direction of the striking tube; the striking tube is connected to a wall of the power compartment by an elastic member; anda power ...

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Номер записи: 95
18-02-2016 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH AUTOMATED RECOGNITION OF SEED ATTRIBUTES

Номер: US20160044858A1
Автор: Elkins Scott Andrew, Johnson Blair J., Meyer Andrew, Stratton John, Taylor Todd T.
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

An agricultural implement arrangement includes a container of seed having an ID tag associated therewith; an implement for applying a product to a geographic area; an electrical reader configured for reading the ID tag and providing an output signal; and an electrical processing circuit coupled with the reader and the implement. The ID tag has data representing at least one attribute associated with the seed. The electrical processing circuit receives the output signal and controls the implement, dependent upon the output signal. 1. An agricultural implement arrangement , comprising:a container of seed having an ID tag associated therewith, the ID tag having data representing at least one attribute associated with the seed;an implement for applying a product to a geographic area;an electrical reader configured for reading said ID tag and providing an output signal; andan electrical processing circuit coupled with said reader and said implement, said electrical processing circuit receiving said output signal and controlling said implement, dependent upon said output signal.2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the data representing at least one attribute of the seed comprises at least one of:a manufacturer;a product number;a suggested population rate;a total number of seeds per bag; andinert ingredients within the bag.3. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the ID tag is affixed to the container of seed.4. The agricultural implement of claim 3 , wherein the container of seed is a bag of seed.5. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein said ID tag is one of a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag claim 1 , a bar code claim 1 , and a quick response (QR) code.6. The agricultural implement of claim 5 , wherein said reader is one of an RFID reader claim 5 , a bar code reader claim 5 , and a QR code reader.7. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the electrical processing circuit is coupled with said reader and said implement by ...

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Номер записи: 96
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Particulate Solid Metering and Mixing System for Rotary Seed Broadcaster Used for Sowing in Agricultural Sowing Machines

Номер: US20160044859A1
Автор: DE LACERDA Silvio, DO AMARAL ASSY Jose Roberto, INCAO Enrico
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A metering and mixing system of particulate solids for seed rotary dispenser in agricultural equipment for sowing, where the seed rotary dispenser is of a type comprised by a cylindrical compartment with circular cross-section and low height, which is mounted under a small seed feeder bin; being such seed rotary dispenser driven at the bottom by a miter gear coupled to the planter driving system, which provides rotation to a spinning disc provided with a number of calibrated orifices and with a ring which is mounted facing the disc and which has an passage opening through which the seeds housed in the disc holes fall in a given point of the device, given point of the device, being provided between the seed bin and the rotary dispenser a metering and mixing equipment for particulate solids. 1. A metering and mixing system of particulate solids for seed rotary dispenser in agricultural equipment for sowing wherein the seed rotary dispenser comprises a cylindrical compartment with circular cross-section and low height , which is mounted under a small seed feeder bin; and such seed rotary dispenser is driven at the bottom part by a miter gear coupled to the planter drive system , that provides rotation to a spinning disc provided with several calibrated orifices and a ring mounted facing the disc and which has a passage opening through which the seeds housed in the disc holes fall on a given point of the device , and wherein a metering and mixing device of particulate solids is provided between the seed bin and the rotary dispenser.2. The system according to claim 1 , further providing a feed cone mounted under the seed bin and over a cylindrical mixing compartment claim 1 , conveying the seed grains by gravity from the seed bin to the compartment of the seed dispenser; and claim 1 , said feed cone is further provided with claim 1 , at least claim 1 , a radial feeder of particulate solids which are conveyed to the cylindrical mixing compartment claim 1 , simultaneously ...

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Номер записи: 97
18-02-2016 дата публикации

METERING UNIT FOR GRANULAR MATERIAL

Номер: US20160044860A1
Автор: Haselhoff Alexander
Принадлежит: HORSCH MASCHINEN GMBH

Disclosed is a metering unit for granular material with a conveyor disk driven by a drive motor and rotating approximately concentrically to an inner cover surface of a housing. The conveyor disk has a recess for the reception of at least one grain to be separated via at least one revolution of the conveyor disk. In the interaction with a groove-shaped and/or slanted profile of the inner cover surface, the recess forms a conveyor pocket for conveying one grain or a plurality of grains in the direction toward an outlet opening extending approximately tangentially from the inner cover surface. For varying an axial distance to the inner cover surface and/or a width of the conveyor pocket, the conveyor disk, which is rotationally fixedly connected with the drive motor, is adjustable in the axial direction of the drive motor. 1. A metering unit for granular material includes a conveyor disk driven by a drive motor and rotating approximately concentrically to an inner cover surface of a housing , said conveyor disk having at least one shoulder or at least one recess formed at its periphery for the reception of at least one grain to be separated through rotation of said conveyor disk , wherein , in the interaction with said inner cover surface , said at least one recess or said at least one shoulder forms a conveyor pocket for conveying one grain or a plurality of grains in a direction toward an outlet opening , wherein said drive motor and said conveyor disk , which is rotationally fixedly connected with said drive motor , are shiftable in an axial direction along a rotational axis of said drive motor for varying an axial spacing between said at least one recess or said at least one shoulder and said inner cover surface to adjust a size of said conveyor pocket.2. The metering unit as in claim 1 , in which said drive motor is adjustable in its position by motor or manually.3. The metering unit as in claim 2 , in which an adjustment unit for the axial adjustment of the ...

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Номер записи: 98
18-02-2016 дата публикации

METERING DISK OF A DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR GRANULAR MATERIAL

Номер: US20160044861A1
Автор: Haselhoff Alexander
Принадлежит: HORSCH MASCHINEN GMBH

Disclosed is a rotating conveyor disk of a metering or sowing unit having a plurality of recesses for transporting grains. The conveyor disk rotates within a housing of a metering unit for granular material, such as seeds, fertilizer, or the like. The conveyor disk has at least one recess at the outer periphery for the reception of at least one grain to be separated via at least one revolution of the conveyor disk. In the interaction with a groove-shaped profile of the inner cover surface, the at least one recess forms a conveyor pocket for conveying one grain or a plurality of grains in the direction toward an outlet opening extending approximately tangentially to the inner cover surface. The at least one recess is located at the outer periphery of the conveyor disk in an insert element that is detachably anchored in the disk. 1. A conveyor disk rotating within a housing of a metering unit for granular material and rotating approximately concentrically to an inner cover surface of the housing , which conveyor disk has at least one shoulder or one recess at its outer periphery or on a front face thereof for the reception of at least one grain to be separated through rotation of the conveyor disk , wherein , in the interaction with said inner cover surface , the at least one shoulder or the at least one recess forms a conveyor pocket for conveying one grain or a plurality of grains in a direction toward an outlet opening , wherein at least a portion of the at least one shoulder or the at least one recess is located on a first insert element that is detachably anchored to the conveyor disk and which at least partially forms the conveyor pocket to have a first size.2. The conveyor disk as in further comprising a second insert element interchangeable with the first insert element and detachably anchored to the conveyor disk and which at least partially forms the conveyor pocket to have a second size.3. The conveyor disk as in wherein the first insert element is one of a ...

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Номер записи: 99
15-02-2018 дата публикации

DOWNFORCE SENSING AND CONTROL WITH ACCELERATION CORRECTION

Номер: US20180042171A1
Автор: Maro Randall A.
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An agricultural machine includes a force sensor that senses a force characteristic indicative of a force applied by a portion of the agricultural machine to ground. An acceleration sensor also senses accelerations on that portion of the machine, and an applied downforce is corrected for the forces contributed by the sensed acceleration. An action signal is generated to control the agricultural machine based upon the corrected downforce signal. 1. A mobile machine system , comprising:a downforce actuator receiving a downforce control signal and applying a downforce to the mobile machine based on the downforce control signal;a force sensor sensing a force characteristic indicative of a force applied by a portion of the machine to ground that the portion of the machine is engaging and generating a force sensor signal indicative of the sensed force characteristic;an acceleration sensor sensing an acceleration of the portion of the machine and generating an acceleration sensor signal indicative of the sensed acceleration; anddownforce correction logic receiving an indication of the sensed force characteristic and an indication of the sensed acceleration and generating a corrected downforce value, to correct the downforce control signal, based on the sensed force characteristic and the sensed acceleration.2. The mobile machine system of wherein the downforce correction logic is configured to identify a relevant mass corresponding to the sensed acceleration and identify a force acting on the portion of the mobile machine due to the sensed acceleration based on the relevant mass.3. The mobile machine system of wherein the downforce correction logic is configured to generate the corrected downforce value by subtracting the force due to the sensed acceleration from a reaction force determined based on the sensed force characteristic to obtain the corrected downforce value.4. The mobile machine system of wherein the acceleration sensor comprises:an accelerometer disposed on ...

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Номер записи: 100