公开(公告)号：US20230232733A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-27

申请号：US18102022

申请日：2023-01-26

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan F. Barry

IPC: A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01C7/205

Abstract: A load cell adaptor having a first side for facing a row unit and including at least one contact pad engaged with the row unit, a second side comprising a seat, the seat shaped to be engaged with a load cell, and an opening shaped for engagement with a bolt. the load cell adaptor configured to provide a structure for precise use of a load cell on a traditional row unit.

公开(公告)号：US20240268258A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18441708

申请日：2024-02-14

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn ,  Alan F. Barry

IPC: A01C23/04 ,  A01C23/00

CPC classification number: A01C23/047 ,  A01C23/007

Abstract: A system for flow control and measurement comprising a fluid tank, a pump in communication with the fluid tank, a manifold in communication with the pump configured to distribute fluid flow to two or more individual lines, and at least one flow device in line with each of the two or more individual lines. The at least one flow device comprising a housing, a hose disposed within the housing, a compression plate configured to compress the hose against the housing, the compression sufficient to close a lumen of the hose when fluid is not flowing through the hose, and at least one sensor configured to determine the position of the compression plate relative to the housing, where the position of the compression plate indicates pressure inside the hose.

公开(公告)号：US20220011444A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US17369876

申请日：2021-07-07

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Alan F. Barry ,  Roger Zielke

IPC: G01S19/39 ,  G01S19/40 ,  B60R16/023 ,  B60W30/10

Abstract: The disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for a system for guiding a tractor and auger cart alongside a grain truck so the load can be transferred quickly with a high degree of position accuracy. This will avoid common issues with this process that result in collisions or spilled grain. The system will allow less qualified operators to perform at a higher level, eliminate errors that slow the process and/or result in down time, or slow the unloading process. Methods are disclosed that sense the position, orientation, and size of a receiving vehicle and create a guidance line for a tractor automated steering system to follow.

公开(公告)号：US20210329838A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-28

申请号：US17226002

申请日：2021-04-08

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Scott Eichhorn ,  Alan F. Barry ,  Tony Woodcock

IPC: A01D45/02 ,  A01D41/127 ,  A01B79/00 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01N33/02

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a physical stalk sensing system comprising at least one resilient member. Sensors having the resilient member or members are able to estimate the size of the stalks of row crops as they pass through a field, such as a corn field. The sensors can be mounted on a corn head and the results can be analyzed and visualized. A system for predicting crop yields in real-time or near real-time. A system for adjusting a stripper plate gap.

公开(公告)号：US20190246551A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：US16272590

申请日：2019-02-11

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Travis Campbell ,  Kurt Townsend ,  Loren Leusink ,  Richard K. Kaufman ,  Alan F. Barry ,  Douglas Gilbert

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/16

CPC classification number: A01C7/105 ,  A01C7/081 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C21/005

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, systems, and devices for flexible and accurate seed spacing control in a seed planting system. The various embodiments receive singulated seed from a metering device and control movement of the seed toward a seed spacing device that receives the seed. The seed spacing device, which is disposed near the soil surface, independently controls the ejection of the seed from the device and thus the spacing of the seed in the furrow.

公开(公告)号：US20240081171A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-14

申请号：US18367929

申请日：2023-09-13

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Nick Schwartz ,  Ian Ehrecke ,  Josh Cawthon ,  Loren Leusink ,  Alan F. Barry ,  Owen Laumbach ,  Justin Pope

IPC: A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01C7/163 ,  A01C7/201

Abstract: An agricultural row unit including a large capacity seed hopper and hopper lid configured for magnetic retention of the lid. Various implementations also include a built-in support stand. The hopper lid and magnetic retention allow for one handed removal and replacement of the hopper lid, increasing overall efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US20240044346A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18229974

申请日：2023-08-03

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan F. Barry ,  Scott Eichhorn

IPC: F15B21/08 ,  F15B15/14 ,  A01B63/00

CPC classification number: F15B21/08 ,  F15B15/14 ,  A01B63/002

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a hydraulic control system, comprising, the control system having a control unit configured to be in operational communication with a plurality of gauge wheel assemblies, a plurality of cylinders in operational communication with the plurality of gauge wheel assemblies, and a plurality of position sensors in operational communication with the plurality of cylinders, wherein the control unit comprises a feedback position command loop configured to calculate cylinder position error and issue valve commands.

公开(公告)号：US20230180653A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US18081432

申请日：2022-12-14

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan F. Barry ,  Nick Schwartz

IPC: A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01C7/206

Abstract: A seed delivery shield, comprising a shield body, a retention apparatus configured to attach the shield body to a row unit, and a spring plate shaped to be at least partially engaged with a rear portion of the shield body and extending rearward toward a seed delivery tube. The spring plate configured to protect the row unit and seed tube from damage during and prior to planting operations.

公开(公告)号：US20220225569A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-21

申请号：US17576463

申请日：2022-01-14

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Scott Eichhorn ,  Alan F. Barry ,  Cody Sobotka ,  Jonathan Brand

IPC: A01D45/02 ,  A01D57/22

Abstract: A crop header adjustment system including a plurality of row units, a plurality of dividers disposed between the row units, a plurality of pitch adjustment mechanisms operatively engaged with each of the plurality of dividers, and a controller in communication with the each of the plurality of pitch adjustment mechanisms. The controller configured to adjust the pitch of the plurality of the dividers on-the-go in response to changing conditions.

公开(公告)号：US20210059114A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-04

申请号：US17013037

申请日：2020-09-04

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn ,  Alan F. Barry ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Roger Zielke

IPC: A01D34/00 ,  A01B79/00

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a physical stalk sensing system comprising at least one resilient member. Sensors having the resilient member or members are able to estimate the size of the stalks of row crops as they pass through a field, such as a corn field. The sensors can be mounted on a corn head and the results can be analyzed and visualized.