公开(公告)号：US12052944B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US16949553

申请日：2020-11-03

Applicant: Harvest International, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Alan Sivinski ,  Byron James Friesen

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  A01B79/00 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/20 ,  G01P3/00

CPC classification number: A01C5/064 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/208 ,  G01P3/00

Abstract: A seed planter is provided with a plurality of single or paired discs with each pair adapted to form furrows to receive seeds. Each disc is provided with a sensor to detect rotational speed of the disc. Each sensor transmits a signal corresponding to the rotational speed of the disc to a tow vehicle having a control system which compares the disc rotational speed to the tow vehicle travel speed. If the disc rotational speed drops below a predetermined value relative to the vehicle speed, this is indicative of disc plugging and/or furrow smearing, both of which are undesirable, such that corrective action can be taken by the operator of the vehicle or an autonomous vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US12048265B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US17480591

申请日：2021-09-21

Applicant: AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Inventor： Keith Woodruff ,  Richard L. Rice ,  Larry M. Conrad

IPC: A01C7/06 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C23/00 ,  A01C23/02 ,  A01M7/00 ,  A01M9/00 ,  A01M21/04

CPC classification number: A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C21/005 ,  A01C23/007 ,  A01C23/02 ,  A01M7/0092 ,  A01M9/0092 ,  A01C5/064 ,  A01M7/0032 ,  A01M21/043

Abstract: A system for dispensing low rate agricultural products, includes a syringe-based agricultural product metering system, at least one agricultural product tube, and an agricultural product metering system. The agricultural product metering system is operably connected to a source of low rate agricultural products. The agricultural product tube is operatively connected to the agricultural product metering system. The agricultural product metering system is configured to dispense liquid low rate agricultural products at a low rate defined as below 3.7 fluid ounces per 1000 row feet.

公开(公告)号：US20240206392A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18533384

申请日：2023-12-08

Applicant: 10691976 Canada Ltd.

Inventor： David Prystupa ,  John Pacak

IPC: A01D41/127 ,  A01B49/00 ,  A01B79/00 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/12 ,  A01C7/18 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01D43/14 ,  A01F12/18 ,  A01F12/44 ,  A01F12/60 ,  G01N33/02

CPC classification number: A01D41/1277 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/124 ,  A01C7/128 ,  A01C7/18 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C21/007 ,  A01D43/14 ,  A01F12/18 ,  A01F12/44 ,  A01F12/60 ,  G01N33/025 ,  A01B49/00 ,  A01C5/064 ,  A01C7/002 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/08

Abstract: A method for growing plants includes both a seeder and a harvester both of which include arrangements for singulating the seeds and for measuring parameters of the seeds while singulated. This can be used for seeding selected seeds and for harvesting particular plants. The system operates by correlating information from the individual seeded seeds and from the harvested seeds in respect of a particular location on the growth medium and may include information relating the growth medium at the location. The location can be determined by seeding the plants in patterns which can be detected by a reader on the harvester. The system can be used to control selection of seeds to take into account soil conditions at the plant.

公开(公告)号：US20240192703A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18584990

申请日：2024-02-22

Applicant: CLIMATE LLC

Inventor： Doug SAUDER ,  Tavis BONES ,  Tim REDDY

IPC: G05D1/648 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01D41/127 ,  G05D1/692

CPC classification number: G05D1/648 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C21/005 ,  A01D41/127 ,  G05D1/692

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for generating shared collaborative maps for planting or harvesting operations. An example computer-implemented method includes generating a shared collaborative map for a first and/or second agricultural machine(s), based on data gathered from the first and second agricultural machines. The map indicates locations in a field where the first and second agricultural machines have already planted seed. The method also includes providing the map to a cab monitor of the first and/or second agricultural machine(s), generating a trigger based on the map for the first agricultural machine, and communicating the trigger to the first agricultural machine, based on a current location of the first agricultural machine relative to the map, to prevent the first agricultural machine from replanting regions that have been already planted by the first agricultural machine or the second agricultural machine.

公开(公告)号：US20240164244A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18548643

申请日：2022-03-11

Applicant: VÄDERSTAD HOLDING AB

Inventor： Astrid KARLSSON

IPC: A01C7/08 ,  A01C15/00 ,  A01C15/04 ,  B65G53/66 ,  G01F1/40

CPC classification number: A01C7/084 ,  A01C7/082 ,  A01C15/003 ,  A01C15/04 ,  B65G53/66 ,  G01F1/40

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an agricultural implement (1, 4) comprising a feed system for an agricultural product (5). The feed system comprises a flow path (12); an airflow generating unit (14) arranged in fluid communication with the flow path (12); a at least one metering device arranged to provide the agricultural product (5) to the airflow in the flow path (12); at least one distribution unit (20) connected to the flow path (12) downstream of the at least one metering device, wherein the at least one distribution unit (20) comprises at least one outlet (22); at least one sensor (303) arranged to measure a quantity relating to the flow path (12); and a control unit (200) arranged to control (160) the airflow generating unit (14) to obtain a desired airflow in the flow path (12) based on measurements by the at least one sensor (303). The flow path (12) comprises a measurement part comprising a first part having a first cross section area and a second part having a second cross section area. The at least one sensor (303) is arranged to measure a quantity relating to the flow path (12) at the first and second parts. The present disclosure further relates to a method for controlling (150) an airflow in a feed system

公开(公告)号：US20240147895A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US17981782

申请日：2022-11-07

Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY

Inventor： Andrew W. Harmon

IPC: A01C15/00 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C15/04

CPC classification number: A01C15/006 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C15/003 ,  A01C15/04

Abstract: A seeder assembly for placing a commodity in underlying soil, where the seeder has a chassis member with at least one ground engaging mechanism configured to contact an underlying ground, a row unit coupled to the chassis, a third tank coupled to the chassis and to the row unit, a second tank coupled to both the chassis and the third tank, and a first tank coupled to the second tank. The first tank may be a commodity cart. The first tank may have a metering system and a pneumatic distribution system that distributes the material throughout the seeder assembly. The second tank may include one or more sensors and a status indicator. The second tank may calibrate the metering system, using sensors or by using a load cell.

公开(公告)号：US20240142204A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18230274

申请日：2023-08-04

Applicant: Lucy J. Farmer ,  Jasper J. Farmer ,  Jay J. Farmer

Inventor： Lucy J. Farmer ,  Jasper J. Farmer ,  Jay J. Farmer

IPC: F42B6/00 ,  A01C7/02 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C14/00 ,  A01C21/00 ,  F42B6/04

CPC classification number: F42B6/003 ,  A01C7/02 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C14/00 ,  A01C21/00 ,  F42B6/04

Abstract: The present invention provides biodegradable projectiles for toy launchers that contain viable seeds. When lost outdoors the projectiles do not pollute the environment but instead degrade naturally and the seeds grow into plants that enhance the landscape.

公开(公告)号：US11968922B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US16831770

申请日：2020-03-26

Applicant: Precision Planting, LLC

Inventor： Michael Strnad ,  Timothy Kater ,  Dale M. Koch ,  Nicholas Minarich ,  Riley Litwiller

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B61/00 ,  A01B61/04 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C14/00 ,  A01C21/00 ,  G01N33/24 ,  A01B79/00 ,  A01C7/08

CPC classification number: A01C5/068 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B61/00 ,  A01B61/04 ,  A01B61/042 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C7/201 ,  A01C7/205 ,  A01C14/00 ,  A01C21/00 ,  G01N33/24 ,  G01N33/246 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01C7/08 ,  G01N2033/245

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

公开(公告)号：US20240130269A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-25

申请号：US18539981

申请日：2023-12-14

Applicant: Precision Planting LLC

Inventor： Ian Radtke

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01C7/105 ,  A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/081 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/205 ,  A01C7/206

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering seed to a planting surface, having: a seed meter having a housing with a guide pocket; a seed conveyor disposed to receive the seed from the seed meter at an upper end of the seed conveyor, the seed conveyor having a belt which conveys the seed from the upper end to a lower end of the seed conveyor, and wherein the conveyed seed is released from the seed conveyor with a rearward velocity relative to a forward direction of travel of the seed conveyor; a conveyor motor disposed to drive the seed conveyor, wherein the conveyor motor has a housing having a guide boss; wherein the guide boss engages with the guide pocket.

公开(公告)号：US11963476B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US16981143

申请日：2019-02-06

Applicant: Intelligent Agricultural Solutions LLC

Inventor： Wyatt Dick

IPC: A01C7/08 ,  A01C15/04 ,  A01C15/06 ,  A01C21/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/088 ,  A01C15/04 ,  A01C15/06 ,  A01C21/005

Abstract: A sectional control funnel box (36) includes a box body having an upper receiving member (44) for receiving particulate matter, a lower manifold (46) configured to be mounted on a distribution plate (24), and a funnel mechanism (42) disposed between the upper receiving member and the lower manifold. The lower manifold includes a plurality of chutes (100) configured to direct the particulate matter to apertures (38) in the distribution plate. The funnel mechanism includes supply sections (54, 76) that include directing slots (56, 90) configured to provide the particulate matter from the upper receiving member to the chutes. An actuator (48) is attached to the funnel mechanism (42) and configured to drive the funnel mechanism between at least a first position, where a first one of the plurality of supply sections is aligned with the upper receiving member (44), and a second position, where a second one of the plurality of supply sections is aligned with the upper receiving member.