公开(公告)号：WO2003103368A3

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2003/018108

申请日：2003-06-06

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED ,  O'NEALL, Donald, L. ,  FOLLMER, Richard, L.

Inventor： O'NEALL, Donald, L. ,  FOLLMER, Richard, L.

IPC: A01C7/00

Abstract: A standardized receiver for bulk materials containers such as seeds for the quick and efficient loading of seed into a planter with bulk handling capability. Delivery mechanism associated with the receiver is disposed to accept materials discharged from the container after it has been placed on the planter frame and to transport such materials to the opener rows. A manifold of the mechanism is fitted with output pipe fixtures for the discharge of the seed to individual rows via flexible hose. The inlet of the manifold is on the top surface of the structure and aligned with the slidegate opening of the shipping container. Air pressure is created within the manifold by a fan assembly. Airflow exiting the manifold carries seed through the pipe fittings, into the hoses and on to the planter rows.

公开(公告)号：WO1996011564A1

公开(公告)日：1996-04-25

申请号：PCT/US1995013282

申请日：1995-10-10

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED ,  CLARK, Stanley, R. ,  STELTER, Mark, R.

Inventor： GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED

IPC: A01C15/00

CPC classification number: A01C23/028 ,  Y10S111/901 ,  Y10S111/903

Abstract: Minute charges of the material are carried by high pressure jets of liquid, such as water, down into the ground from a series of side-by-side nozzles (158) that simultaneously fire the jets toward the ground at regular intervals as the nozzles (158) advance along a path of travel. During the short pauses between successive blasts from the nozzles (158), material is continuously fed into a collecting chamber (240) for each nozzle (158) to form a small charge (242). As the water blast takes place, the charge (242) is automatically drawn into the venturi and carried out of the machine by the high pressure jet. An onboard computer controls firing of the nozzles in relation to speed, distance and desired application rate, as well as other variables, and an optional embodiment provides a similar degree of control and precision for liquid additive materials.

Abstract translation: 材料的分钟电荷由诸如水的液体的高压射流由一系列并排的喷嘴（158）下降到地面中，该喷嘴同时以规则的间隔将喷嘴喷射到地面作为喷嘴（ 158）沿着旅行的方向前进。 在来自喷嘴（158）的连续爆破之间的短暂暂停期间，材料被连续地馈送到用于每个喷嘴（158）的收集室（240）中以形成小电荷（242）。 当发生水吹时，电荷（242）被自动地吸入文丘里管并通过高压射流从机器中运出。 车载计算机控制喷嘴相对于速度，距离和期望的施加率以及其他变量的点火，并且可选实施例为液体添加剂材料提供了类似的控制和精度。

公开(公告)号：WO2012170548A3

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：PCT/US2012/041122

申请日：2012-06-06

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED ,  RIFFEL, Jacob R. ,  HUBALEK, Verne, A.

Inventor： RIFFEL, Jacob R. ,  HUBALEK, Verne, A.

IPC: A01B49/06 ,  A01B71/02 ,  A01B69/00

Abstract: An agricultural seeding implement has a seed hopper that is weighed continuously during field operations as the seed volume in the hopper progressively diminishes. The weight information is used to perform ongoing control functions on the implement. One embodiment uses the weight information to reduce the down pressure on compaction wheels of a wing section of the machine as a function of the diminishing weight of the hopper on the main section.

公开(公告)号：WO2015160985A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：PCT/US2015/026019

申请日：2015-04-15

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED

Inventor： ARNETT, Gregory W. ,  GALLE, Paul

IPC: A01C7/04

CPC classification number: A01C7/046 ,  A01C7/044 ,  A01C21/005

Abstract: A seed meter comprising a housing including one or more air inlets for receiving pressurized air into the housing. The seed meter additionally includes a first metering disc and a second metering disc, each rotatably received in the housing. Each of the first and second metering discs comprises seed pockets for receiving seeds therein.

Abstract translation: 一种种子计，其包括壳体，所述壳体包括一个或多个空气入口，用于将加压空气接收到所述壳体中。 种子计附加地包括第一计量盘和第二计量盘，每个可旋转地容纳在壳体中。 第一和第二计量盘中的每一个包括用于在其中接收种子的种子袋。

公开(公告)号：WO2015017216A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：PCT/US2014/047861

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED

Inventor： READE, Kevin Lee ,  ARNETT, Gregory W.

IPC: A01B39/22 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B63/14

CPC classification number: A01B63/008 ,  A01B21/086 ,  A01B61/046 ,  A01B63/004

Abstract: Systems for mounting a plurality of agricultural tools on a transverse support bar and a method for operating an agricultural implement having a transverse support bar are disclosed. The systems include a lateral positioning structure that can attach to the transverse support bar and a detachable base that can be releasably coupled to the lateral positioning structure.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于将多个农具安装在横向支撑杆上的系统和用于操作具有横向支撑杆的农具的方法。 该系统包括可以附接到横向支撑杆的横向定位结构和可拆卸地连接到横向定位结构的可拆卸底座。

公开(公告)号：WO2012170545A2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：PCT/US2012/041118

申请日：2012-06-06

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED ,  HUBALEK, Verne A. ,  RIFFEL, Jacob R.

Inventor： HUBALEK, Verne A. ,  RIFFEL, Jacob R.

IPC: A01B49/04 ,  A01C7/00

CPC classification number: A01B79/005 ,  A01C7/081 ,  A01C7/102 ,  A01C7/208 ,  Y02P60/16 ,  Y02P60/23

Abstract: When the operator of a cultivation air seeder shifts the tractor valve to raise the cultivators and openers from the ground as the seeder prepares to turn around at the end of a field, the operating and control system of the seeder causes the cultivators to be raised first, followed in sequence by the trailing openers. The seed meter turns off as soon as the cultivators leave their lowered position, but the blower stays on so that seeds in the conduits downstream from the meter continue to be delivered to and deposited into the ground by the openers until the cultivators reach their raised position, whereupon the openers are raised. Depending upon the particular seeding mode selected by the operator, the cultivators and openers either lower simultaneously as the operator shifts the tractor valve to the lowering position when starting down the next pass, or the cultivators are lowered first, followed in sequence by the openers. Regardless of the selected seeding mode, the seed meter turns on as soon as the cultivators reach their lowered positions.

Abstract translation: 当种植播种机的操作人员移动拖拉机阀门以在播种机准备在田地结束时转动时将耕作机和开放机从地面上升起，播种机的操作和控制系统使得耕耘机先升起 ，其次是尾随开启者。 一旦种植者离开他们的下降位置，种子计就关闭，但鼓风机保持打开状态，使得从仪表下游的导管中的种子继续被开放器输送并沉积到地面中，直到耕作机达到其升高位置 因此，开放者被提升。 根据操作人员选择的特定种子方式，当下一次开始下降时，操作人员将拖拉机阀移动到下降位置，或者耕耘机首先被降低，随后由打开机依次降低，耕耘机和打开机构同时下降。 无论选择种子播种方式如何，播种机到达降低位置后，种子计开启。

公开(公告)号：WO2010144801A2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2010/038315

申请日：2010-06-11

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED ,  PETERSON, Bruce, D. ,  NELSON, Brent, W.

Inventor： PETERSON, Bruce, D. ,  NELSON, Brent, W.

IPC: A01C7/12 ,  A01C7/16 ,  B05B17/04 ,  B65G53/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/081 ,  A01C7/102

Abstract: To produce, monitor, and control a flow of air for a seed conveying system and a seed metering system, an air-assisted planting system includes an air handling system having a single air source and an air controller for maintaining a generally constant air pressure to the metering system. The air controller includes a plurality of sensors associated with and operable to monitor an air pressure through the metering system. Based on a sensed air pressure, a microprocessor of the air controller instructs the air handling system to selectively divert the flow of air to the metering system on an as-needed basis to maintain the generally constant air pressure.

Abstract translation: 为了生产，监测和控制种子输送系统和种子计量系统的空气流，空气辅助种植系统包括具有单个空气源的空气处理系统和用于将通常恒定的空气压力保持在 计量系统。 空气控制器包括与监测通过计量系统的空气压力相关联并可操作的多个传感器。 基于感测到的空气压力，空气控制器的微处理器指示空气处理系统根据需要选择性地将空气流转移到计量系统以保持基本恒定的空气压力。

公开(公告)号：WO2012170690A3

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：PCT/US2012/041357

申请日：2012-06-07

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED ,  HUBALEK, Verne A. ,  RIFFEL, Jacob R.

Inventor： HUBALEK, Verne A. ,  RIFFEL, Jacob R.

IPC: A01C7/04 ,  A01C7/16 ,  A01C17/00 ,  A01C19/00

Abstract: The seed distribution tower of an air seeder splits a single, primary stream of conveying air and seeds into a plurality of secondary streams for delivery to openers that deposit the seeds into the ground as the seeder advances. As seeds enter the head of the tower in an upward vertical direction through an inlet at the bottom of the head, they are scattered 360° in a horizontal direction by an inverted, overhead distribution cone. The inlet through which the seeds enter the distribution head has an eased configuration to reduce turbulence and promote laminar flow within the head during the dramatic transition from vertical to horizontal movement. Sensitive components such as tram line valves, solenoid actuators, and blockage sensors are protectively housed within the interior of the distribution head to avoid exposure to hostile environmental elements. The outlets through which the secondary streams exit the head are constructed as modules that can be individually installed and replaced without disassembling the entire head. Shut-off valves and/or flow sensors may or may not be incorporated into certain or all of the modules to provide optimum user flexibility.

公开(公告)号：WO2012170544A3

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：PCT/US2012/041116

申请日：2012-06-06

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED ,  RIFFEL, Jacob R. ,  HUBALEK, Verne A.

Inventor： RIFFEL, Jacob R. ,  HUBALEK, Verne A.

IPC: A01B49/04 ,  A01C7/00

Abstract: A cultivation air seeder has an ornamental facing around three sides of its large, metallic bulk seed hopper to enhance the appearance of the hopper and provide environmental protection for sensitive mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components. A front section of one facing panel on each side of the machine is hinged about a generally upright axis to allow the panel section to be opened and closed like a door for operator access to the components behind it. The facing can be stylishly molded from a synthetic resinous material or other non-metallic substance to facilitate manufacture and is disposed to conceal unslightly weld lines and other imperfections on the exterior surface of the hopper.

公开(公告)号：WO2003103368A2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2003/018108

申请日：2003-06-06

Applicant: GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED ,  O'NEALL, Donald, L. ,  FOLLMER, Richard, L.

Inventor： O'NEALL, Donald, L. ,  FOLLMER, Richard, L.

IPC: A01B

CPC classification number: A01C15/005 ,  A01C7/208 ,  Y10S111/90 ,  Y10S111/925

Abstract: A standardized receiver for bulk materials containers such as seeds for the quick and efficient loading of seed into a planter with bulk handling capability. Delivery mechanism associated with the receiver is disposed to accept materials discharged from the container after it has been placed on the planter frame and to transport such materials to the opener rows. A manifold of the mechanism is fitted with output pipe fixtures for the discharge of the seed to individual rows via flexible hose. The inlet of the manifold is on the top surface of the structure and aligned with the slidegate opening of the shipping container. Air pressure is created within the manifold by a fan assembly. Airflow exiting the manifold carries seed through the pipe fittings, into the hoses and on to the planter rows. The receiver mounts to the planter frame above the mechanism. The receiver conforms to the general dimensions of the bottom of a shipping container. The frame of the receiver is of suffecient integrity to support the weight of a loaded container as the planter is drawn over a tract of land. The receiver frame is fitted with appropriate guides to insure proper alignment as the container is loaded and unloaded from the receiver frame. Once loaded onto the receiver frame, the slidegate is opened to discharge the contents of the container into the mechanism.

Abstract translation: 用于散装材料容器（如种子）的标准化接收器，用于快速有效地将种子装载到具有批量处理能力的播种机中。 与接收器相关联的传送机构被设置成接收从放置在花架框架上之后从容器排出的材料，并将这些材料运送到开启器排。 机构的歧管配有输出管固定装置，用于通过柔性软管将种子排放到各排。 歧管的入口位于结构的顶表面上并与运输容器的滑动门开口对准。 通过风扇组件在歧管内产生空气压力。 离开歧管的气流将种子通过管道配件进入软管和播种机行。 接收器安装在机构上方的花盆框架上。 接收器符合运输集装箱底部的一般尺寸。 接收机的框架具有足够的完整性，以支持装载的容器的重量，因为播种机在一段陆地上绘制。 接收器框架配有适当的导轨，以确保在容器从接收器框架装载和卸载时正确对准。 一旦装载到接收器框架上，则打开滑动门以将容器的内容物排放到机构中。