公开(公告)号：US10785905B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-29

申请号：US15345847

申请日：2016-11-08

Applicant: Precision Planting LLC ,  Leann Rocke

Inventor： Jason Stoller ,  Justin Koch ,  Brian McMahon ,  Derek Sauder ,  Ian Radtke ,  Michael Strnad ,  Dale Koch ,  Matthew Morgan ,  Tracy Leman ,  Paul Wildermuth

IPC: A01C23/02 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C5/06

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring soil properties and applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Various sensors are disposed in ground engaging components for monitoring soil properties. The ground engaging components may have structure for opening a side trench in the sidewalls of the seed trench and may include liquid application conduits for injecting liquid into the sidewalls of the resulting side trenches.

公开(公告)号：US20200149923A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-14

申请号：US16249894

申请日：2019-01-16

Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Inventor： Derek Sauder ,  Jason Stoller ,  Ian Radtke ,  Kent Levy

IPC: G01D5/14 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01B76/00

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for determining the depth of a trench opened by an agricultural planter. Sensors are provided for detecting the position of a ground-engaging element of the planter such as a gauge wheel or seed firmer of a row unit of the planter. Apparatus and methods are provided for installing such sensors onto a row unit of the planter. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for controlling downpressure on a row unit based on the trench depth. Methods are provided for mapping trench depth measured by the depth sensors.

公开(公告)号：US20180263175A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15985063

申请日：2018-05-21

Applicant: Precision Planting LLC

Inventor： Derek Sauder ,  Todd Swanson ,  Troy Plattner

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/12 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C7/04

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for selecting an agricultural input. First and second inputs are in communication with a seed meter. A selection apparatus constrains the seed meter to deposit only one of the input sources such that the seed meter is enabled to alternate between depositing the first and second inputs. Processing circuitry controls the selection apparatus to alternate between the first and second inputs.

公开(公告)号：US20170359944A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15694432

申请日：2017-09-01

Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Inventor： Derek Sauder ,  Jason Stoller ,  Ian Radtke ,  Kent Levy

IPC: A01B79/00 ,  A01B71/02 ,  A01C7/20 ,  G01B21/18

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for determining the depth of a trench opened by an agricultural planter. Sensors are provided for detecting the position of a ground-engaging element of the planter such as a gauge wheel or seed firmer of a row unit of the planter. Apparatus and methods are provided for installing such sensors onto a row unit of the planter. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for controlling downpressure on a row unit based on the trench depth. Methods are provided for mapping trench depth measured by the depth sensors.

公开(公告)号：US09750174B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14437985

申请日：2013-10-24

Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Inventor： Derek Sauder ,  Jason Stoller ,  Ian Radtke ,  Kent Levy

IPC: G01B21/18 ,  A01B79/00 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01B71/02

CPC classification number: A01B79/005 ,  A01B71/02 ,  A01C7/203 ,  G01B21/18

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for determining the depth of a trench opened by an agricultural planter. Sensors are provided for detecting the position of a ground-engaging element of the planter such as a gauge wheel or seed firmer of a row unit of the planter. Apparatus and methods are provided for installing such sensors onto a row unit of the planter. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for controlling downpressure on a row unit based on the trench depth. Methods are provided for mapping trench depth measured by the depth sensors.

公开(公告)号：US20160338257A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15033989

申请日：2014-11-08

Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Inventor： Derek Sauder ,  Jason Stoller

IPC: A01B63/11 ,  A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01B63/11 ,  A01B73/065 ,  A01C7/203

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for managing implement weight. In some embodiments, a position sensor is used to determine a position of the wing section and a downforce applied to the wing is modified in order to lower the wing section. In some embodiments, the position sensor indicates the position of a wing wheel assembly of the wing section. In other embodiments, the position sensor indicates the position of a center wheel assembly of a center section of the implement.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法和装置来管理实施重量。 在一些实施例中，使用位置传感器来确定翼部的位置，并且修改施加到翼的下压力以便降低翼部。 在一些实施例中，位置传感器指示机翼部分的翼轮组件的位置。 在其他实施例中，位置传感器指示工具的中心部分的中心轮组件的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20150237794A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14710563

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: Precision Planting LLC

Inventor： Derek Sauder ,  Dale Koch ,  Troy Plattner

IPC: A01C7/18 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/04

CPC classification number: A01C7/128 ,  A01C5/064 ,  A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/081 ,  A01C7/082 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C7/163 ,  A01C7/18 ,  A01C7/206 ,  A01C19/02 ,  A01C21/005 ,  G01S19/07

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于选择农业投入的系统，方法和装置。 第一种子计数器和第二种子计量器分别选择性地将种子从第一和第二来源计量到一个普通种植沟槽中。 在一些实施例中，种子计选择性地由参照种子型处方控制的电动机选择性地操作。 在一些实施例中，第一和第二种子计量器沿着共同的平面沉积种子。

公开(公告)号：US20150201549A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14417146

申请日：2013-07-25

Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Inventor： Phil Baurer ,  Tim Sauder ,  Jason Stoller ,  Derek Sauder ,  Jeremy Hodel

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C7/16

CPC classification number: A01C7/105 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01C5/064 ,  A01C5/068 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C7/128 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/203 ,  A01C19/02 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C21/002 ,  A01C21/005 ,  A01M9/0092 ,  G01V8/20

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and controlling an agricultural implement, including seed planting implements. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for detecting seeds being conveyed by seed conveyor.

Abstract translation: 提供系统，方法和装置，用于监测和控制农业机具，包括种子植入装置。 提供系统，方法和装置用于检测由种子输送机输送的种子。

公开(公告)号：US20200337224A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-29

申请号：US16924987

申请日：2020-07-09

Applicant: Precision Planting LLC

Inventor： Derek Sauder ,  Jeremy Hodel ,  Cory Muhlbauer

IPC: A01C7/20 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01B49/02 ,  A01B63/00 ,  A01B63/32

Abstract: An agricultural row unit includes a gauge wheel and a soil-penetrating tool. A sensor is coupled to the soil penetrating tool and the gauge wheel and produces an output corresponding to changes detecting between the position of the gauge wheel and the soil penetrating tool A control system is coupled to an actuator configured to apply a downward pressure on the soil-penetrating tool, wherein the control system receives the output from the sensor for controlling the actuator and the downward pressure on the soil.

公开(公告)号：US10470358B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US14900074

申请日：2014-06-23

Applicant: Precision Planting LLC

Inventor： Derek Sauder ,  Dale Koch ,  Troy Plattner

IPC: A01C7/12 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/18 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C19/02 ,  G01S19/07 ,  A01C7/20

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane.