公开(公告)号：US20180116102A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15800954

申请日：2017-11-01

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： MAX TAYLOR ,  RYAN LEGGE ,  MATTHEW J. WILHELMI ,  DUSTAN HAHN ,  JAMIE SHULTS ,  RYAN TAYLOR ,  JASON SCHOON ,  KELLY MINTON ,  RYAN MCMAHAN ,  MATTHEW MOELLER ,  WILL WHITEMAN

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  E02F9/26 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01B69/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/105 ,  A01B59/00 ,  A01B69/004 ,  A01C7/205 ,  A01C21/005 ,  E02F9/265 ,  G06F13/00

Abstract: Agricultural electronics include many components. The components can be connected via an electronic link that connects the various components to components of an agricultural implement. This can include the use of a component type identifier and a master module. The identifier and the module can communicate data, including identification data and instructional data, to easily acknowledge and operate various electrical components of the agricultural implement. Additional sensors can be included to provide even additional data that is communicated between the module and the components of the agricultural implement to aid in providing instructions for operation and to provide additional data information.

公开(公告)号：US20170251592A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15466960

申请日：2017-03-23

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： JON E. KINZENBAW ,  MERLAN J. ROLFFS ,  MATTHEW J. WILHELMI ,  DUSTAN HAHN ,  DERRICK BECKER

IPC: A01C7/18 ,  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 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：US20250072313A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-06

申请号：US18952597

申请日：2024-11-19

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Dustan Hahn ,  MATTHEW J. WILHELMI

IPC: A01C7/04 ,  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 to create 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：US20230066780A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-02

申请号：US18046702

申请日：2022-10-14

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： MAX TAYLOR ,  RYAN LEGGE ,  MATTHEW J. WILHELMI ,  DUSTAN HAHN ,  JAMIE SHULTS ,  RYAN TAYLOR ,  JASON SCHOON ,  KELLY MINTON ,  RYAN MCMAHAN ,  MATTHEW MOELLER ,  WILL WHITEMAN

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01B59/00 ,  A01B69/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  A01C7/20

Abstract: Agricultural electronics include many components. The components can be connected via an electronic link that connects the various components to components of an agricultural implement. This can include the use of a component type identifier and a master module. The identifier and the module can communicate data, including identification data and instructional data, to easily acknowledge and operate various electrical components of the agricultural implement. Additional sensors can be included to provide even additional data that is communicated between the module and the components of the agricultural implement to aid in providing instructions for operation and to provide additional data information.

公开(公告)号：US20210243943A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-12

申请号：US17301011

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： MAX TAYLOR ,  RYAN LEGGE ,  MATTHEW J. WILHELMI ,  DUSTAN HAHN ,  JAMIE SHULTS ,  RYAN TAYLOR ,  JASON SCHOON ,  KELLY MINTON ,  RYAN MCMAHAN ,  MATTHEW MOELLER ,  WILL WHITEMAN

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01B69/00 ,  A01C7/20 ,  G06F13/00 ,  A01B59/00

Abstract: Agricultural electronics include many components. The components can be connected via an electronic link that connects the various components to components of an agricultural implement. This can include the use of a component type identifier and a master module. The identifier and the module can communicate data, including identification data and instructional data, to easily acknowledge and operate various electrical components of the agricultural implement. Additional sensors can be included to provide even additional data that is communicated between the module and the components of the agricultural implement to aid in providing instructions for operation and to provide additional data information.

公开(公告)号：US20200367426A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-26

申请号：US16947721

申请日：2020-08-13

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： MATTHEW J. WILHELMI ,  KALE J. BROCKMANN

IPC: A01C7/12 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C19/02 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/08

Abstract: A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system aids in the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor.

公开(公告)号：US20180000005A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15707390

申请日：2017-09-18

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.