公开(公告)号：US11877530B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

申请号：US17060844

申请日：2020-10-01

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan F. Barry ,  Jeff Westbrook ,  Kirk Stevens ,  Vahid Ellig ,  Steven Brown

IPC: F04D25/04 ,  A01C19/02 ,  F04D27/00 ,  A01C7/08

CPC classification number: A01C19/02 ,  A01C7/081 ,  F04D25/04 ,  F04D27/004

Abstract: The disclosure relates to devices, systems, and corresponding methods to be used in connection with agricultural planters. More particularly to a vacuum and generator system including a housing, a fan assembly within the housing, a generator, and a hydraulic motor. Some implementations include a voltage regulator or voltage regulation module. The system allow for adjustable fan control without affecting electrical output, integral cooling, and multi-level voltage output from a single generator. Additionally, the system provides greater efficiency in operating an agricultural implement.

公开(公告)号：US20240000011A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18217216

申请日：2023-06-30

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Zielke ,  Tony Woodcock

IPC: A01D41/127 ,  A01D90/10 ,  G08B21/18

CPC classification number: A01D41/1275 ,  A01D41/1272 ,  A01D90/10 ,  G08B21/18

Abstract: A combine unloading management system comprising one or more processors and one or more computer-readable storage media comprising instructions that configure the one or more processors to: determine a grain flow rate of grain flowing into a combine tank of a combine harvesting along a current pass of a grain field; determine a combine tank level corresponding to a current amount of grain in the combine tank; and determine a starting point for unloading the combine tank on-the-go into a grain cart, the starting point based on the grain flow rate and the combine tank level.

公开(公告)号：US20230413720A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US18215721

申请日：2023-06-28

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan F. Barry ,  Nick Schwartz

IPC: A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01C7/201 ,  A01C7/206

Abstract: A seed delivery shield, comprising a shield body comprising at least one roll pin opening configured for mounting the shield body to a row unit shank via a roll pin and at least one debris relief opening, a retention apparatus configured to attach the shield body to a row unit, and a spring plate shaped to be at least partially engaged with a rear portion of the shield body and extending rearward toward a seed delivery tube. The spring plate configured to protect the row unit and seed tube from damage during and prior to planting operations.

公开(公告)号：US20230240185A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US18132088

申请日：2023-04-07

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：US20230232733A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-27

申请号：US18102022

申请日：2023-01-26

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan F. Barry

IPC: A01C7/20

CPC classification number: A01C7/205

Abstract: A load cell adaptor having a first side for facing a row unit and including at least one contact pad engaged with the row unit, a second side comprising a seat, the seat shaped to be engaged with a load cell, and an opening shaped for engagement with a bolt. the load cell adaptor configured to provide a structure for precise use of a load cell on a traditional row unit.

公开(公告)号：US20230067038A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-02

申请号：US17902366

申请日：2022-09-02

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Craig Riemersma ,  Joseph Irwin, JR. ,  Bryan Horsman

IPC: E02F5/10 ,  G01L5/00 ,  E02F9/26 ,  E02F9/24

Abstract: A tile plow system, comprising a force sensor configured to detect an amount of tension on a conduit being fed through a tile plow, a system module in communication with the force sensor, and a display in communication with the system module. The system module comprises a processor and a memory. The tile plow system wherein the amount of tension on the conduit is compared to a threshold tension range, and wherein when the amount of tension of the conduit is outside of the threshold tension range corrective action is taken by the system.

公开(公告)号：US20220151138A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17526947

申请日：2021-11-15

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan Barry

IPC: A01C7/20 ,  A01C5/06

Abstract: An agricultural row unit having a coulter assembly comprising a pair of gauge wheels and a coulter between the pair of gauge wheels, wherein the coulter is configured to penetrate soil and cut debris. The row unit also having a soil engaging assembly comprising sweep and a seed tube, wherein the sweep is configured to open a seed channel and the seed tube is configured to deposit seeds into the seed channel. The row unit also including a closing assembly configured to replace soil displaced by the coulter and sweep. The row unit configured for independent and optionally automatic variable depth control of the seed channel.

公开(公告)号：US11315258B1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-26

申请号：US16947827

申请日：2020-08-19

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Trenton Anagnostopoulos

IPC: G06T7/246 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G01S19/01 ,  G06K9/44

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for sensing or tracking relative position between objects or locations. A digital camera or imager captures one or more fiducials in its field of view. By calibration and processing, the imaged fiducials can be identified and distinguished from other objects and background in camera space, and position of imaged fiducials in camera space relative to a reference can be translated to position of the actual fiducials in physical space. In one example, the fiducials are IR LEDs.

公开(公告)号：US11297768B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-12

申请号：US16800469

申请日：2020-02-25

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Rhett Schildroth ,  Roger Zielke ,  Barry Anderson ,  Scott Eichhorn ,  Tony Woodcock ,  Vahid Ellig

IPC: G08C19/22 ,  A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/02 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G01B5/10

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to agricultural devices, system, and methods, particularly for detecting and measuring plant stalks during harvest. The system may comprise a harvesting row unit, with a camera, a processing unit, and an in-cab display. The system may additionally include a stalk alignment guide, a leaf shield, an artificial light source, and/or a lens cleaning apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20210185903A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US17127812

申请日：2020-12-18

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Roger Demiter ,  Jacob Christensen ,  Tony Woodcock

IPC: A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/10

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an agricultural testing system. In various implementations the testing system includes a row control module, a sensor in communication with the row control module, and a seed delivery system in communication with the row control module. In these implementations, the system is configured such that the seed delivery system is activated by activation of the sensor. In some implementations, the sensor is a magnetic sensor.