公开(公告)号：US20190075710A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US16190101

申请日：2018-11-13

Applicant: Precision Planting LLC

Inventor： Michael Strnad ,  Jeremy Hodel ,  Dale Koch ,  Todd Swanson ,  Dillon Sloneker

IPC: A01B76/00 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01B49/02 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01B63/32 ,  G01B15/00 ,  G01B7/26

Abstract: A seed trench depth sensor is adapted to mount to an agricultural implement. The trench depth sensor comprises an elongate member which drags within the seed trench and a second part which detects the distance to the elongate member within the seed trench.

公开(公告)号：US20180263174A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15982798

申请日：2018-05-17

Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Inventor： Jeremy Hodel ,  Douglas Urbaniak ,  Timothy Kater

IPC: A01C5/06

CPC classification number: A01C5/068 ,  A01C5/064 ,  A01C5/066 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/203

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for closing a planting trench. Embodiments include a disc assembly for loosening soil adjacent to the planting trench. In some embodiments a closing wheel assembly pivots relative to a subframe of a row unit of a planter.

公开(公告)号：US09872424B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US15150403

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: Precision Planting LLC

Inventor： Phil Baurer ,  Tim Sauder ,  Jason Stoller ,  Derek Sauder ,  Jeremy Hodel

IPC: A01C7/18 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01M9/00 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/12 ,  A01C19/02 ,  G01V8/20 ,  A01C5/06

CPC classification number: A01C7/105 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01C5/064 ,  A01C5/068 ,  A01C7/06 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C7/128 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/203 ,  A01C19/02 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C21/002 ,  A01C21/005 ,  A01M9/0092 ,  G01V8/20

Abstract: A monitoring system and method for modify a motor speed driving a seed conveyor on an implement so that the seed release speed is matched to the travel speed of the implement. A speed sensor measures the travel speed of the implement. A seed conveyor having a plurality of flights receives seeds from a seed meter. A monitor is in communication with the speed sensor, the motor driving the seed conveyor, a first sensor disposed to detect the passing of seeds and the flights as they travel toward the soil and a second sensor disposed to detect the passing of flights after the seed is released, wherein the monitor modifies the motor speed of the conveyor based on the speed sensor and signals generated by the first sensor and second sensor.

公开(公告)号：US09848524B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14437978

申请日：2013-10-24

Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Inventor： Derek Sauder ,  Jeremy Hodel ,  Cory Muhlbauer

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  A01B49/02 ,  A01B63/00 ,  A01B63/32

CPC classification number: A01C5/068 ,  A01B49/027 ,  A01B63/008 ,  A01B63/32 ,  A01C5/066

Abstract: A closing wheel assembly is provided for a row unit agricultural planter. The planter is configured to open a trench in the soil and the closing wheel assembly is configured to close the trench. A resilient flap is provided for firming and leveling the soil returned to the trench by the closing wheel assembly. Pivotally mounted offset closing wheels are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09807921B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US14437975

申请日：2013-10-24

Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Inventor： Kent Levy ,  Jeremy Hodel ,  Ian Radtke

IPC: A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/12 ,  A01C15/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/127 ,  A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/208 ,  A01C15/006

Abstract: A row unit for an agricultural planter having features for releasably operably coupling a seed meter of the row unit to a seed deposition apparatus of the row unit such as a seed conveyor, seed tube or the like. Apparatus are provided for tipping a seed meter of the hopper for disengagement from the seed deposition apparatus. Apparatus are provided for biasing the seed deposition apparatus into operative engagement with the seed meter. The row unit includes features such as latches for releasably operably coupling the row unit to crop input and vacuum supply lines. Apparatus are provided for tipping a seed meter of the hopper for disengagement from the crop input and vacuum supply lines. Systems are provided for supplying vacuum and crop inputs to the seed meter via the releasably engageable apparatus.