公开(公告)号：US20240040955A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18230534

申请日：2023-08-04

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan F. Barry

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01B49/06

CPC classification number: A01C5/062 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01B49/06

Abstract: A furrow opening and seed placement device configured to perform a planting sequence into one continuous action. The device comprising a substantially horizontal blade configured to be drawn through soil at a desired planting depth, an opening within the blade configured to allow seed to be deposited in soil below a bottom surface of the substantially horizontal blade, and one or more vertical elements configured to direct soil flow around the substantially horizontal blade.

公开(公告)号：US11277961B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

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 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C7/08

Abstract: Various 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：US20210051837A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US16997361

申请日：2020-08-19

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan F. Barry ,  Loren Leusink ,  Jacob Christensen ,  Kurt Townsend

IPC: A01B69/08 ,  A01B69/00 ,  A01B59/00 ,  A01B73/06

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a steerable toolbar. The toolbar is able to rotate relative to the tractor or other driving vehicle to reduce misalignment and/or cross-track error. Actuators can be utilized with draft links to pivot the toolbar around a central pivot point and improve the following path of the toolbar implement.

公开(公告)号：US20250133977A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-01

申请号：US18929309

申请日：2024-10-28

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Alan F. Barry ,  Owen Laumbach

IPC: A01B63/111 ,  A01B69/00 ,  G01B7/00 ,  G01P3/50

Abstract: An agricultural implement control system, comprising at least one position sensor in association with at least one actuator and a processor in communication with the at least one position sensor configured to determine a position of the at least one actuator. The system where the at least one position sensor comprises a magnetometer and a magnet. The system including a controller wherein is controller is configured to start and stop an implement operation based on the position of the at least one actuator.

公开(公告)号：US20230388458A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-30

申请号：US18203206

申请日：2023-05-30

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Scott Eichhorn ,  Brett Buehler ,  Alan F. Barry

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01B79/02

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  A01C7/105 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C5/064

Abstract: A planting system comprising a camera disposed at a distal end of a seed tube at or below ground level. The system may also include a processor in communication with the camera configured to processes images from the camera, and be configured to conduct image analysis to detect planting conditions including one or more of collapsed trench sidewalls, seed placement, crop residue within the trench, clods within the trench, a collapsed trench, “W” trench, trench size, seed depth, closing wheel operations, soil moisture, and seed bounce. The system may also include a command module in communication with the processor configured to automatically adjust one or more of planter row cleaners, supplemental row unit down force, supplemental closing wheel down force, closing wheel configuration, deployment of seed firmers, timing of application of liquid treatment, and seed meter ejection in response to detected planting conditions.

公开(公告)号：US20220061208A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-03

申请号：US17499465

申请日：2021-10-12

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Travis Campbell ,  Kurt Townsend ,  Loren Leusink ,  Richard K. Kaufman ,  Alan F. Barry ,  Douglas Gilbert

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C21/00

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：US20210092896A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-01

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: A01C7/08 ,  F04D25/04 ,  F04D27/00 ,  A01C7/10

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：US12144282B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-19

申请号：US17499465

申请日：2021-10-12

Applicant: Ag Leader Technology

Inventor： Travis Campbell ,  Kurt Townsend ,  Loren Leusink ,  Richard K. Kaufman ,  Alan F. Barry ,  Douglas Gilbert

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C21/00

Abstract: Various 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：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：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.