公开(公告)号：US20240032455A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18487824

申请日：2023-10-16

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Brett Buehler ,  Alex Hartogh ,  Scott Eichhorn

IPC: A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/12

CPC classification number: A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C7/128

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various adjustable seed meter embodiments having a first seed disk having first openings defined therein and a second seed disk having second openings defined therein adjacent to the first openings such that the first and second openings are alignable to form adjustable seed cells. Various embodiments have a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the first and second seed disks in relation to each other. Other embodiments relate to methods of automatically adjusting a seed meter during operation of the overall planting system.

公开(公告)号：US11758848B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17225740

申请日：2021-04-08

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn

IPC: A01D45/02 ,  A01D41/127 ,  A01B63/00 ,  G01B21/06 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G08B5/00 ,  G08B3/00 ,  G08B21/18

CPC classification number: A01D45/021 ,  A01B63/008 ,  A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/028 ,  G01B21/06 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B3/00 ,  G08B5/00

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for use in agricultural, particularly for use in harvesting agricultural crop such as corn. Various implementations relate to methods and devices for measuring plant stalk cross-sectional area during harvest and providing additional methods of predicting and displaying yield on a row-by-row level in real time.

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：US20210318118A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-14

申请号：US17225740

申请日：2021-04-08

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn

IPC: G01B21/06 ,  G01D21/00

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for use in agricultural, particularly for use in harvesting agricultural crop such as corn. Various implementations relate to methods and devices for measuring plant stalk cross-sectional area during harvest and providing additional methods of predicting and displaying yield on a row-by-row level in real time.

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：US20210051841A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US16997040

申请日：2020-08-19

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Brett Buehler ,  Alex Hartogh ,  Scott Eichhorn

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/12 ,  A01C5/06

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various adjustable seed meter embodiments having a first seed disk having first openings defined therein and a second seed disk having second openings defined therein adjacent to the first openings such that the first and second openings are alignable to form adjustable seed cells. Various embodiments have a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the first and second seed disks in relation to each other. Other embodiments relate to methods of automatically adjusting a seed meter during operation of the overall planting system.

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.

公开(公告)号：US20190297769A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-03

申请号：US16371815

申请日：2019-04-01

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Scott Eichhorn ,  Brett Buehler ,  Bob Heston ,  Joe Holoubek ,  Jonathan Brand

IPC: A01B49/02 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B63/00 ,  A01C5/06

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for protecting open seed trenches form ingress of foreign material, such as plant residue. The preventing foreign material from entering the open seed trench during planting increases crop yield by minimizing delayed germination and late plant emergence. Various implementations of adjustable row cleaners may be used to prevent ingress of foreign material. Also, various shields may be disposed on the row units of a planter to prevent ingress of foreign material.