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：US20210003416A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-07

申请号：US16921828

申请日：2020-07-06

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： David Wilson ,  Trent Anagnostopoulos ,  Mike Myers ,  Steve Bruening ,  Zach Bartlett ,  Joe Holoubek

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  A01B69/04 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to guidance and visualization systems for autosteering systems of agricultural implements. The system allows the operator to visualize the guidance paths throughout a field map or region to allow for the ability of the operator to make adjustments prior to engaging the auto steering unit, such as to row headings and positions.

公开(公告)号：US20200375081A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16891812

申请日：2020-06-03

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Joe Holoubek

IPC: A01B63/00 ,  A01B35/16 ,  A01B63/24 ,  A01C5/06

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an on-the-go system for adjustment of various aspects of a planting row unit. The on-the-go system is able to vary the depth of the row cleaner by adjusting the downforce applied to the row cleaner to promote planting at an optimal seed depth and soil moisture while preventing late emergence.

公开(公告)号：US10806072B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-20

申请号：US15462276

申请日：2017-03-17

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger R. Zielke

IPC: A01B27/00 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C5/06 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01K1/14 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N27/22 ,  G01N33/24 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01C21/00 ,  G01N19/10 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B63/00 ,  A01B63/111 ,  G01B21/18

Abstract: An on-the-go monitor and control means and method for an agriculture machines includes on-the-go soil sensors that can be used to control tillage and seeding depth. On seeder implements, the sensors provide information that affects uniform plant emergence.

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.

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.

公开(公告)号：US20190254223A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16142522

申请日：2018-09-26

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

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

IPC: A01B63/16 ,  A01C5/06 ,  G01B21/18

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：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：US10314222B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US15149369

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Roger Demiter ,  Travis Campbell ,  Brett Johnson

IPC: A01B69/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06Q50/02 ,  G09G3/00

Abstract: A field computer for use in an agricultural vehicle is provided. The field computer includes a housing, a processor disposed within the housing, a touchscreen display operatively connected to the housing and the processor and forming an outer surface of the field computer, and a light bar comprising a plurality of lighting elements arranged in a line on the field computer. The lighting elements of the light bar are positioned such that the lighting elements remain hidden when not in use. The field computer is configured to provide feedback associated with operation of the agricultural vehicle by lighting one or more of the lighting elements in the light bar.