DOWN PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE WITH A DISC OPENER ASSEMBLY OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20200260635A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-20

    申请号:US16869708

    申请日:2020-05-08

    Abstract: A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components.

    DOWN PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE WITH A DISC OPENER ASSEMBLY OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20190327882A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-31

    申请号:US16508613

    申请日:2019-07-11

    Abstract: A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components.

    Down pressure adjustment device and method for use with a disc opener assembly of an agricultural implement

    公开(公告)号:US10667461B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-02

    申请号:US16508613

    申请日:2019-07-11

    Abstract: A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components.

    Down pressure adjustment device and method for use with a disc opener assembly of an agricultural implement

    公开(公告)号:US11064651B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-20

    申请号:US16869708

    申请日:2020-05-08

    Abstract: A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components.

    User access management for dispensing particulate material

    公开(公告)号:US11733719B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-22

    申请号:US16161268

    申请日:2018-10-16

    Abstract: The present inventors have determined that implementation of an authentication process which can be selectively applied to safeguard parameters which modify dispensing of particulate material during agricultural operations can advantageously allow users of varying levels of experience and understanding to maintain ease of conducting field operations while reducing the possibility of waste and expense. A control system can determine a level of access for an operator or user on an individual basis. Upon determining a level of access for the operator to be sufficient for modifying a parameter, the control system can apply an input from the operator to modify the parameter, and can accordingly adjust dispensing of particulate material.

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