公开(公告)号：US20220142039A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17552733

申请日：2021-12-16

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Brett Buehler ,  Steven Brown ,  Roger Zielke ,  Bob Heston

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01B63/00 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01D5/14

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for on-the-go monitoring and controlled feedback in a supplemental downforce application. Certain implementations provide real-time monitoring of furrow depth via contact and non-contact approaches, some of which are combined with gauge wheel feedback to calibrate and otherwise control the application of supplemental downforce to the row unit. A combination of sensor types are employed in collecting furrow depth measurements, which can be used to adjust the supplemental downforce through a control system module. A gauge wheel load sensor may be used to modify the application of supplemental downforce.

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.

公开(公告)号：US10684305B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-16

申请号：US16296596

申请日：2019-03-08

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Chad Fick

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01P5/00 ,  G01S17/46 ,  A01B69/04

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to determining cross track error between a stored planted location and the actual physical location of plants. An array of active light sensors is mounted on a vehicle for travel above the plants. The array of active light sensors generate an electrical signal from each sensor corresponding to the reflected light from the sensor. A computer system generates a reflectance curve from the array of sensors to determine the location of a plant below the array of sensors and also generates the cross track error.

公开(公告)号：US20240180066A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18441849

申请日：2024-02-14

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Joe Holoubek ,  Steven Brown ,  Roger Zielke ,  Cody Sobotka ,  Stuart Helming

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B79/00

CPC classification number: A01C5/068 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01C5/064

Abstract: The disclosed devices, systems and methods relate to agricultural planters, particularly to a two-stage closing system for a planter row unit. In some implementations, the row unit includes a soil engaging member, where the soil engaging member engages at least one sidewall of a trench and displaces soil from the sidewall to cover the seed. In further implementations, the row unit includes a sensing system for sensing sidewall compaction and/or soil moisture.

公开(公告)号：US11678607B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US16918300

申请日：2020-07-01

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Scott Eichhorn

IPC: A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/02

CPC classification number: A01D41/1271 ,  A01D41/1278 ,  A01D45/021

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for reducing cross-track error in harvesting row crops such as corn. A cross track error system including a corn head, a row unit disposed on the corn head. The row unit including a set of stripper plates, a resilient member disposed proximal to the stripper plates, a sensor unit in communication with the resilient member, and a processor. The processor is constructed and arranged to process signals generated by the sensor unit in response to deflection of the resilient member.

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：US20210298234A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US17345598

申请日：2021-06-11

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Scott Eichhorn ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Logan Handsaker ,  Barry Anderson

IPC: A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/02 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G01B5/10

Abstract: The disclosure relates to agricultural systems. The systems have stalk sensor assemblies and/or data visualization systems. The stalk sensor assemblies are configured for assessing the size and other characteristics about crops, such as corn and other grains entering an agricultural implement, such as a harvester. The stalk sensor assemblies may use an estimation of the stalk perimeter to establish stalk size and therefore further features about the crop. The visualization system utilizes data from the stalk sensor assemblies to calculate and display relevant information about the crop.

公开(公告)号：US20200154629A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16684877

申请日：2019-11-15

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Joe Holoubek ,  Chad Swindoll ,  Aaron Friedlein ,  Roger Zielke

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01G24/20

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an on-the-go planting system utilizing soil organic matter data to prescribed seeding rate, hybrid/variety selection or soil treatment. The system weights at least two field attribute data types, such as soil organic matter data and normalized yield data to prescribe one or more outcomes. The system can also generate a yield potential value so as to prescribe the outcomes.

公开(公告)号：US20200008351A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-09

申请号：US16445161

申请日：2019-06-18

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Scott Eichhorn ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Logan Handsaker ,  Barry Anderson

IPC: A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/02 ,  G01B5/10 ,  H04Q9/02

Abstract: The disclosure relates to agricultural systems. The systems have stalk sensor assemblies and/or data visualization systems. The stalk sensor assemblies are configured for assessing the size and other characteristics about crops, such as corn and other grains entering an agricultural implement, such as a harvester. The stalk sensor assemblies may use an estimation of the stalk perimeter to establish stalk size and therefore further features about the crop. The visualization system utilizes data from the stalk sensor assemblies to calculate and display relevant information about the crop.