公开(公告)号：US20210199790A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-01

申请号：US17249141

申请日：2021-02-22

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan Taylor ,  Dustan Hahn ,  Scott Porter

IPC: G01S13/58 ,  G01S13/88 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/10 ,  G01S13/50 ,  A01C7/20

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor in the form of a microwave radar device to dispense microwaves in an area where seed or other particulate material is to be sensed. This may be a seed tube of a row unit. The microwaves of the radar provide an accurate determination if a seed or other particulate material has passed through the field of vision of the sensor to provide an accurate sensing of a seed event. This information can be used to determine the rate of planting, skips, doubles, as well as any other information related to the passing of a seed or other particulate material.

公开(公告)号：US10667462B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-02

申请号：US15898833

申请日：2018-02-19

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Kinzenbaw ,  Merlan J. Rolffs ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn ,  Derrick Becker

IPC: A01C21/00 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C19/02 ,  A01C7/16

Abstract: A method and system for planting one of a plurality of seed types, hybrids and/or varieties is presented. A planter is provided with a plurality of row units. The row units include substantially static metering systems, which can include multiple seed meters at a particular row unit. The metering systems including more than one seed meters are configured such that the seed meters will plant a different seed types or varieties. The operation of one or more of the seed meters at a time will provide for the planting of a particular seed variety. When the invention provides for on-the-go changing of a seed being planted by changing the operation of one or more of the seed meters at each of the row units and provides for almost infinite variation among the row units for planting particular seed varieties or not planting at all.

公开(公告)号：US10064323B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US14604268

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: KINZE MANUFACTURING, INC.

Inventor： Dustan Hahn ,  Merlan Rolffs ,  John P. Mulherin ,  Courtney N. Achen ,  Gary Volz ,  Steve Nolte ,  Ryan Legge ,  Rhett Schildroth

IPC: A01B71/02 ,  F15B15/18 ,  A01B69/02 ,  A01B73/00 ,  A01C7/20 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B21/08

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes the use of one or more electromechanical hydraulic cylinder assembly in place of hydraulic cylinders. The assemblies may take various forms for actuation, and can convert an electric power source to hydraulic power for use on or with the implement. A control system is also provided for connecting to a tractor to provide control information to the assemblies or to a central hydraulic supply via a ISOBUS that rebroadcasts input controls from a source, such as a tractor used in conjunction with the agricultural implement.

公开(公告)号：US09763380B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14679388

申请日：2015-04-06

Applicant: KINZE MANUFACTURING, INC.

Inventor： Dustan Hahn ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi

IPC: A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/20

Abstract: An agricultural planter includes a plurality of row units attached to a toolbar. The row units include seed meters in seed meter housings for receiving, singulating, and dispensing seed or other particulate. The seed meters include a circular seed disc with a seed path for receiving the seed in the seed meter housing. Integrated with the seed meter, such as at the housing, is an electric pressure source dedicated for providing a pressure differential for the seed meter or meters at a particular location on the planter. The pressure source can be positive or negative to temporarily adhere seed to the seed disc of the meter. A single pressure source can provide the pressure differential to a single meter or to multiple meters or discs at a row unit.

公开(公告)号：US20170172059A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15452362

申请日：2017-03-07

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Kinzenbaw ,  Merlan J. Rolffs ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn ,  Derrick Becker

IPC: A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C7/04

CPC classification number: A01C21/005 ,  A01C7/044 ,  A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/206 ,  A01C19/02

Abstract: A method and system for planting one of a plurality of seed types, hybrids and/or varieties includes a planter and a plurality of row units. The row units include dynamic metering systems, which can include multiple seed meters at a particular row unit. The metering systems including more than one seed meters are configured such that the seed meters will plant a different seed types or varieties. The operation of one or more of the seed meters at a time will provide for the planting of a particular seed variety. When the invention provides for on-the-go changing of a seed being planted by changing the operation of one or more of the seed meters at each of the row units and provides for almost infinite variation among the row units for planting particular seed varieties or not planting at all.

公开(公告)号：US09629305B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14478249

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Kinzenbaw ,  Merlan J. Rolffs ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn ,  Derrick Becker

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

CPC classification number: A01C21/005 ,  A01C7/044 ,  A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/206 ,  A01C19/02

Abstract: A method and system for planting one of a plurality of seed types, hybrids and/or varieties is provided. A planter is provided with a plurality of row units. The row units include metering systems, which can include multiple seed meters at a particular row unit, as well as a queuing system. The metering systems including more than one seed meters are configured such that the seed meters will plant a different seed types or varieties. The operation of one or more of the seed meters at a time will provide for the planting of a particular seed variety. The invention provides for on-the-go changing of a seed being planted by changing the operation of one or more of the seed meters at each of the row units and provides for almost infinite variation among the row units for planting particular seed varieties or not planting at all.

公开(公告)号：US20170034995A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15229303

申请日：2016-08-05

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn

IPC: A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C5/06

CPC classification number: A01C7/203 ,  A01C5/062 ,  A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C21/005

Abstract: A row unit for use with a planter includes a furrow creator and an apparatus for controlling the depth of furrow created. The furrow creator can be a blade and shank. A seed meter, for example, a positive pressure meter, can be included that provides precision planting of one or more particulates. The seed meter can be a single meter or can include more than one meter at each row unit, such as to provide for multi-hybrid or multi-particulate planting. The positive pressure can then be used to delivering the seed via a seed to ground device to plant the one or more particulates in the created furrow. The row unit as provided will be a more precise planting for both seed spacing and depth, as well as other planting characteristics.

Abstract translation: 与播种机一起使用的行单元包括沟沟创建器和用于控制所产生的沟的深度的装置。 沟沟创建者可以是刀片和柄。 可以包括种子计量器，例如正压计，其提供一种或多种颗粒物的精确种植。 种子计可以是单个计量表，或者可以在每排行单元中包括多于一米，以便提供多种混合或多粒度种植。 然后可以使用正压力将种子通过种子输送到地面装置以在所产生的沟中植入一种或多种颗粒。 所提供的行单元将对于种子间距和深度以及其他种植特征进行更精确的种植。

公开(公告)号：US20160338260A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15160632

申请日：2016-05-20

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Dustan Hahn ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/18

CPC classification number: A01C7/203 ,  A01C5/068

Abstract: A row unit for use with an agricultural implement is provided. The row unit includes a frame, a winged shank opener operatively connected to the frame, a depth-setting member operatively connected to the frame such that at least a portion of the winged shank extends below the depth-setting member to form a furrow and the depth-setting member at least partially controls the depth of said furrow, and a seed meter for planting seed in the depth formed by the winged shank opener. The depth setting member can be a ski, one or more gage wheels, or a combination of the same. A depth control mechanism can also be included to aid in controlling the depth of the furrow created.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于农具的行单元。 行单元包括框架，可操作地连接到框架的翼形开启器，可操作地连接到框架的深度设定构件，使得有翼的柄的至少一部分在深度设定构件下方延伸以形成沟槽，并且 深度设定构件至少部分地控制所述沟槽的深度，以及用于在由翼形开启器形成的深度中种植种子的种子计量器。 深度设定构件可以是滑雪板，一个或多个量规轮，或其组合。 还可以包括深度控制机构以帮助控制所产生的沟槽的深度。

公开(公告)号：US20150059629A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14478249

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Kinzenbaw ,  Merlan J. Rolffs ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn ,  Derrick Becker

IPC: A01C21/00 ,  A01C19/02 ,  A01C7/16

CPC classification number: A01C21/005 ,  A01C7/044 ,  A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/206 ,  A01C19/02

Abstract: A method and system for planting one of a plurality of seed types, hybrids and/or varieties is provided. A planter is provided with a plurality of row units. The row units include metering systems, which can include multiple seed meters at a particular row unit, as well as a queuing system. The metering systems including more than one seed meters are configured such that the seed meters will plant a different seed types or varieties. The operation of one or more of the seed meters at a time will provide for the planting of a particular seed variety. The invention provides for on-the-go changing of a seed being planted by changing the operation of one or more of the seed meters at each of the row units and provides for almost infinite variation among the row units for planting particular seed varieties or not planting at all.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于种植多种种子，杂种和/或品种之一的方法和系统。 一种播种机具有多个行单元。 行单元包括计量系统，其可以包括在特定行单元处的多个种子计量器，以及排队系统。 包括多于一个种子计量器的计量系统被配置成使得种子计量器将种植不同的种子种类或品种。 一次一个或多个种子计数器的操作将提供特定种子种子的种植。 本发明提供了通过改变每个行单元中的一个或多个种子计量器的操作来改变正在种植的种子，并提供用于种植特定种子品种的行单元之间几乎无限的变化 种植。

公开(公告)号：US20140000919A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13927177

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Marvin Bachman ,  Dustan Hahn

IPC: A01B63/24

CPC classification number: A01B63/24 ,  A01B63/114 ,  A01B73/044 ,  A01C7/205

Abstract: An agricultural implement is provided having a tongue, a central toolbar extending from the tongue, and first and second wings extending generally outwardly from the central toolbar. The implement may include a central hopper system to provide the material to individual row units along the central toolbar and wings, or may include individual hoppers located at each of the row units along the toolbars. A weight distribution system is used with the implement to update and adjust the amount of down force applied at the outer toolbars or wings, and the individual row units. The distribution system includes an intelligent control connected to sensors and cylinders. Therefore, the intelligent control receives information from the sensors and adjusts the cylinders accordingly to provide the appropriate amount of down force and to adjust the down force on a real time basis, and can be a closed loop or open loop system.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有舌部，从舌部延伸的中央工具栏以及从中央工具栏大致向外延伸的第一和第二翼的农具。 工具可以包括中心料斗系统，以将材料沿着中央工具栏和机翼提供给单独的行单元，或者可以包括沿着工具栏位于每个行单元的单个料斗。 与该工具一起使用配重系统来更新和调整施加在外部工具栏或机翼以及各行单元上的向下力的量。 配电系统包括连接到传感器和汽缸的智能控制。 因此，智能控制器从传感器接收信息并相应地调节气缸以提供适当的下压力并且实时地调节向下的力，并且可以是闭环或开环系统。