公开(公告)号：US20220232755A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-28

申请号：US17659119

申请日：2022-04-13

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Dustan Hahn ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Susanne Veatch ,  Rhett Schildroth ,  Robert Blackwell ,  Michael J. Myers

IPC: A01C7/12 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01C19/00

Abstract: A planting unit includes a seed meter for singulating and dispensing seed. Opening wheels or discs are included to create an opening in the field, such as a furrow. The unit includes one or more continuous tracks for supporting the row unit as it moves through the field. The tracks can be positioned on opposite sides. The tracks reduce compaction around the created furrow and provide better control of seed depth placement. One or more motors are included to operate the tracks to move the planting unit through a field for planting independent of a tow vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US10928504B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-23

申请号：US15885189

申请日：2018-01-31

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan Taylor ,  Dustan Hahn ,  Scott Porter

IPC: G01S13/58 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01C7/20 ,  G01S13/88 ,  G01S13/50 ,  A01C7/04

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor in the form of a microwave radar device to dispense microwaves in an area where seed or other particulate material is to be sensed. This may be a seed tube of a row unit. The microwaves of the radar provide an accurate determination if a seed or other particulate material has passed through the field of vision of the sensor to provide an accurate sensing of a seed event. This information can be used to determine the rate of planting, skips, doubles, as well as any other information related to the passing of a seed or other particulate material.

公开(公告)号：US20210037699A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-11

申请号：US16949302

申请日：2020-10-23

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn ,  Philip Willis ,  Dean Martin ,  Dalton McDowell ,  Gary Newell

IPC: A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/12 ,  A01C7/04

Abstract: An agricultural planting implement includes a number of row units. The row units include one or more seed meters for receiving, singulating, and dispensing seed to the ground such that preferred spacing of subsequent seed is attained. A seed meter provides seeds one at time to a seed carrier, such as a brush wheel. The brush wheel may move the seeds one at a time to a seed conveyor by directly moving seeds along a curved portion of a seed disc in the seed meter. The seed conveyor may be a flighted belt, and the velocity of the seeds when transferred from the seed carrier may match the velocity of the flighted belt. The seed conveyor conveys the seeds to a position near the bottom of a furrow, and ejects the seeds with little or no horizontal velocity relative to the bottom of the furrow.

公开(公告)号：US10225977B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-12

申请号：US15452362

申请日：2017-03-07

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Kinzenbaw ,  Merlan J. Rolffs ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn ,  Derrick Becker

IPC: A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01C7/10 ,  A01C19/02

Abstract: A method and system for planting one of a plurality of seed types, hybrids and/or varieties includes a planter and a plurality of row units. The row units include dynamic metering systems, which can include multiple seed meters at a particular row unit. The metering systems including more than one seed meters are configured such that the seed meters will plant a different seed types or varieties. The operation of one or more of the seed meters at a time will provide for the planting of a particular seed variety. When the invention provides for on-the-go changing of a seed being planted by changing the operation of one or more of the seed meters at each of the row units and provides for almost infinite variation among the row units for planting particular seed varieties or not planting at all.

公开(公告)号：US10143127B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-04

申请号：US15343342

申请日：2016-11-04

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn

IPC: A01C7/20 ,  A01C19/02 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/12 ,  A01C21/00

Abstract: A row unit of an agricultural planter includes a seed meter. The seed meter includes first and second disks within a seed meter housing. The first and second seed disks are positioned in the seed meter housing such that the disks rotate in the same rotation direction and include a common seed release point. A single drive member is operatively connected to both the first and second seed disks such that the drive member selectively rotates one or both of the first or second seed disks at a time. The seed disks may be angularly positioned and conical-shaped member with a central axis and comprising seed cells radially positioned about an outer portion and being substantially non-perpendicular to the central axis. An air pressure source also is included to adhere seed to the disks.

公开(公告)号：US10051782B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US15229303

申请日：2016-08-05

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn

IPC: A01C7/20 ,  A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/04 ,  A01C21/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/203 ,  A01C5/062 ,  A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C21/005

Abstract: A row unit for use with a planter includes a furrow creator and an apparatus for controlling the depth of furrow created. The furrow creator can be a blade and shank. A seed meter, for example, a positive pressure meter, can be included that provides precision planting of one or more particulates. The seed meter can be a single meter or can include more than one meter at each row unit, such as to provide for multi-hybrid or multi-particulate planting. The positive pressure can then be used to delivering the seed via a seed to ground device to plant the one or more particulates in the created furrow. The row unit as provided will be a more precise planting for both seed spacing and depth, as well as other planting characteristics.

公开(公告)号：US09795077B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14751716

申请日：2015-06-26

Applicant: KINZE MANUFACTURING, INC.

Inventor： Dustan Hahn ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Susanne Veatch ,  Rhett Schildroth ,  Robert Blackwell ,  Michael J. Myers

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C19/00 ,  A01C7/12

CPC classification number: A01C7/12 ,  A01C5/064 ,  A01C5/066 ,  A01C7/203 ,  A01C19/00

Abstract: An agricultural planter includes a plurality of row units attached thereto for planting seed in a field. The row units include a seed meter for singulating and dispensing seed. Opening wheels or discs are included to create an opening in the field, such as a furrow. The row unit can include one or more continuous tracks for supporting the row unit as it moves through the field. The tracks reduce compaction around the created furrow and provide better control of seed depth placement. Furthermore, one or more cylinders may be provided that control the depth of furrow being created to also control the depth at which the seed is deposited.

公开(公告)号：US20170127604A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15343342

申请日：2016-11-04

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn

IPC: A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/12 ,  A01C19/02

CPC classification number: A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/123 ,  A01C19/02 ,  A01C21/005

Abstract: A row unit of an agricultural planter includes a seed meter. The seed meter includes first and second disks within a seed meter housing. The first and second seed disks are positioned in the seed meter housing such that the disks rotate in the same rotation direction and include a common seed release point. A single drive member is operatively connected to both the first and second seed disks such that the drive member selectively rotates one or both of the first or second seed disks at a time. The seed disks may be angularly positioned and conical-shaped member with a central axis and comprising seed cells radially positioned about an outer portion and being substantially non-perpendicular to the central axis. An air pressure source also is included to adhere seed to the disks.

公开(公告)号：US20150208571A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14604268

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: KINZE MANUFACTURING, INC.

Inventor： Dustan Hahn ,  Merlan Rolffs ,  John P. Mulherin ,  Courtney N. Achen ,  Gary Volz ,  Steve Nolte ,  Ryan Legge ,  Rhett Schildroth

IPC: A01B71/02 ,  F15B15/18 ,  A01B69/02

CPC classification number: A01B71/02 ,  A01B69/02 ,  A01B73/005 ,  A01C7/208 ,  F15B15/18 ,  F15B15/202 ,  F15B21/085 ,  F15B2211/20515 ,  F15B2211/20546 ,  F15B2211/20561 ,  F15B2211/27 ,  F15B2211/4053 ,  F15B2211/615 ,  F15B2211/625 ,  F15B2211/6346

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes the use of one or more electromechanical hydraulic cylinder assembly in place of hydraulic cylinders. The assemblies may take various forms for actuation, and can convert an electric power source to hydraulic power for use on or with the implement. A control system is also provided for connecting to a tractor to provide control information to the assemblies or to a central hydraulic supply via a ISOBUS that rebroadcasts input controls from a source, such as a tractor used in conjunction with the agricultural implement.

Abstract translation: 农业机具包括使用一个或多个机电液压缸组件代替液压缸。 组件可以采取各种形式用于致动，并且可以将电源转换成用于在工具上或与工具一起使用的液压动力。 还提供了一种控制系统，用于连接到拖拉机，以通过ISOBUS向组件或中央液压供应提供控制信息，该ISOBUS从诸如与农具相结合使用的拖拉机的源重新投放输入控制。

公开(公告)号：US20150059628A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14478239

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Kinzenbaw ,  Merlan J. Rolffs ,  Matthew J. Wilhelmi ,  Dustan Hahn ,  Derrick Becker

IPC: A01C21/00 ,  A01C19/02 ,  A01C7/16

CPC classification number: A01C21/005 ,  A01C7/044 ,  A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C7/206 ,  A01C19/02

Abstract: A method and system for planting one of a plurality of seed types, hybrids and/or varieties is provided. A planter is provided with a plurality of row units. The row units include dynamic metering systems, which can include multiple seed meters at a particular row unit. The metering systems including more than one seed meters are configured such that the seed meters will plant a different seed types or varieties. The operation of one or more of the seed meters at a time will provide for the planting of a particular seed variety. When the invention provides for on-the-go changing of a seed being planted by changing the operation of one or more of the seed meters at each of the row units and provides for almost infinite variation among the row units for planting particular seed varieties or not planting at all.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于种植多种种子，杂种和/或品种之一的方法和系统。 一种播种机具有多个行单元。 行单元包括动态计量系统，其可以包括在特定行单元处的多个种子计量器。 包括多于一个种子计量器的计量系统被配置成使得种子计量器将种植不同的种子种类或品种。 一次一个或多个种子计数器的操作将提供特定种子种子的种植。 当本发明通过改变每个行单元上的一个或多个种子计量器的操作来提供正在种植的种子的随时变化，并且为排种子种类提供了几乎无限的变化， 根本没有种植。