A row cleaner assembly (5000) includes an upper subframe (5100A) mounted to an agricultural planter forward of the planter row unit and longitudinally aligned with the trench opening assembly. A lower subframe (5100C) rotatably supports first and second row cleaner wheels (5060-1, 5060-2). An intermediate subframe (5100B) is pivotally connected at a forward end to the upper subframe and is pivotally connected at a rearward end to the lower subframe. A first and second linkages (5200-1, 5200-2) are pivotally connected at a forward end to the upper subframe and are pivotally connected at a rearward end to the lower subframe. An actuator system (5300) is capable of applying a downforce and an optional lift force to the lower subframe. The row cleaner assembly includes a coulter (5555) supported by a rear strut subframe (5100D). The row cleaner assembly may include a depth selector to change the depth of penetration of the row cleaner wheels into the soil surface.
A01B 49/06 - Combinaisons d'outils de travail de la terre et d'outils non destinés au travail de la terre, tels que des plantoirs pour semer ou répandre des engrais
A01B 61/04 - Dispositifs ou pièces des machines ou instruments agricoles pour éviter un effort excessif des points de fixation des outils de travail aux flèches ou bâtis
A01B 76/00 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des machines ou instruments agricoles non prévus dans les groupes
Methods and Systems for Adjusting a Range Feature of an Editor Tool to Automatically Adjust a Range of Data Values in a Range Region and Automatically Adjust a Corresponding Field View of a Data Display
Systems and methods for adjusting a range feature, a range region, and corresponding field views of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a computer implemented method includes displaying a user interface (UI) on the display device with the UI displaying a range region having color steps to illustrate a first range of data values for a parameter, an editor tool, and a field view region to display the first range of data values for the parameter in an agricultural field. The method includes receiving, with a range feature of the editor tool, a user input to adjust the range feature to adjust the first range of data values of the parameter and automatically generating an adjusted range region having an adjusted second range of data values of the parameter and also automatically generating a corresponding adjusted field region having the adjusted second range of data values.
Methods and/or compositions for colorimetric analysis of ammonia in a sample are disclosed herein. In accordance with an aspect, provided is a method for colorimetric analysis of ammonia in a sample, the method comprising: obtaining a sample solution having ammonia; mixing the sample solution with a salicylate, a phosphate dibasic heptahydrate, and a hypochlorite to form an analyte solution; and measuring a peak absorption wavelength for the analyte solution at a wavelength of about 380 to about 440 nm, the peak absorption wavelength corresponding to the amount of ammonia in the analyte solution.
Systems and methods for providing a replay functionality for agricultural data layers in a field view of a graphical user interface of a software application. The method includes receiving a user input for selecting a parameter for an agricultural data layer, generating and displaying the agricultural data layer in the field view based on the user input, receiving, with the graphical user interface of the software application, selection of one or more locations in the field view, and generating and displaying a notification (e.g., intelligent flag to display an associated data value) for each selected location in the field view.
G06F 3/04842 - Sélection des objets affichés ou des éléments de texte affichés
G06F 3/04817 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p. ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comportement ou d’aspect utilisant des icônes
G06F 3/04845 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs pour la transformation d’images, p. ex. glissement, rotation, agrandissement ou changement de couleur
Method and System to Provide a Region Explorer Function for Selecting Regions of Interest of Agricultural Data Layers and to Provide Data Metrics for the Regions of Interest
Described herein are systems and methods for selecting a region of interest in a field view of a graphical user interface (GUI). In one embodiment, a computer implemented method includes receiving a user input to select a region explorer function from a mapping option of the GUI, receiving, with a field view of the GUI, a multipoint user input for selecting the region of interest in the field view and automatically generating and displaying data metrics for a first parameter in the region of interest based on the multipoint user input. The data metrics comprise one or more of a minimum data value in the selected region, a maximum data value in the selected region, a histogram for the data values in the selected region, and a number of acres selected in the region of interest.
A system comprising an implement, a plurality of cameras disposed along a field operation width of the implement to capture images of target regions of an agricultural field as the implement travels through the agricultural field, and a processor communicatively coupled to the plurality of cameras. The processor is configured to determine weed type for different species of weeds based on the captured images and to determine color data with a different color for each species of weeds.
System for determining seed orientation in a seed passageway comprises a first sensor array disposed at a first orientation with a seed passageway of a row unit. First sensor array includes a first plurality of sensors with each sensor to transmit light through the seed passageway and receive reflected light from seed to generate a reflectance signal. An optional second sensor array is disposed at a second orientation with the seed passageway of the row unit, the second sensor array includes a second plurality of sensors with each sensor to transmit light through seed passageway and receive reflected light from seed to generate a reflectance signal. A processor is configured to analyze reflectance signals from first sensor array and the optional second sensor array to determine attributes of the reflectance signals, and to determine in passageway seed orientation based on the determined attributes of the reflectance signals from the sensors.
A computer implemented method for calibration of a camera comprises capturing, with the camera that is disposed on an implement, a sequence of images while the implement travels across a terrain, comparing a first image from an image sensor of the camera at a first time to a second image from the image sensor at a second time, determining matching points corresponding to features in common in the first image and in the second image, and determining at least one of height, pitch, roll, and yaw for the camera based on the first image, the second image, the matching points corresponding to features in common in the first image and in the second image, and a ground speed of the implement while capturing the first image at the first time and the second image at the second time.
G06T 7/246 - Analyse du mouvement utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques, p. ex. le suivi des coins ou des segments
G06T 7/285 - Analyse du mouvement utilisant une séquence de paires d'images stéréo
G06T 7/33 - Détermination des paramètres de transformation pour l'alignement des images, c.-à-d. recalage des images utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
H04N 13/239 - Générateurs de signaux d’images utilisant des caméras à images stéréoscopiques utilisant deux capteurs d’images 2D dont la position relative est égale ou en correspondance à l’intervalle oculaire
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SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING INDIVIDUAL COVERAGE MAPS OF DIFFERENT IMPLEMENTS IN A FIELD FOR DETERMINING PRODUCT APPLICATION IN REGIONS OF THE FIELD
A computer implemented method includes collecting first as-applied data of a first agricultural implement and associated first machine that is traversing a first region of an agricultural field and performing an agricultural operation on the agricultural field, receiving a data transfer based on second as-applied data from a second agricultural implement and associated second machine that is traversing a second region of the agricultural field and performing the agricultural operation, and generating a first bitmap based on the first as-applied data, generating a second bitmap based on the second as-applied data, and maintaining the first and second bitmaps in a geographical projection to capture as-applied product coverage in the field for each bitmap.
A system having an implement; a first camera and a second camera disposed along a field operation width of the implement to capture images of target regions of an agricultural field as the implement travels through the agricultural field, wherein each camera includes logic that is configured to process image data from the captured images and to generate processed data; and an arbiter communicatively coupled to the plurality of cameras, wherein the arbiter includes a processor that is configured to receive the processed data including a first weed present probability from the first camera for geo-referenced locations in the field, a second weed present probability from the second camera for geo-referenced locations in the field, and to generate a fused weed present probability for geo-referenced locations in the field based on the first weed present probability and the second weed present probability.
A01M 21/04 - Appareils pour destruction par la vapeur, les produits chimiques, le feu ou l'électricité
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G06V 10/12 - Détails des dispositions d’acquisitionLeurs détails structurels
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, c.-à-d. combinaison des données de diverses sources au niveau du capteur, du prétraitement, de l’extraction des caractéristiques ou de la classification
A computer implemented method including: capturing, with a first image sensor of a camera that is disposed on an implement, a first sequence of images while the implement travels through an agricultural field; capturing, with a second image sensor of the camera, a second sequence of images while the implement travels through the agricultural field; training a neural network (NN) model with image data from at least one channel of the first image sensor and one channel of the second image sensor; and providing weed size as NN training target output channel.
A01M 21/04 - Appareils pour destruction par la vapeur, les produits chimiques, le feu ou l'électricité
G06V 10/147 - Détails de capteurs, p. ex. lentilles de capteurs
G06V 10/774 - Génération d'ensembles de motifs de formationTraitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p. ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p. ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
A bracket assembly having: a bracket; at least one U-bolt connected to the bracket; a suitcase weight bar having a cavity configured to receive the at least one U-bolt; and a shaft extending transversely through the cavity and the U-bolt.
A computer implemented method for counting a number of seeds on a field including: imaging a field to form an image of the field; dividing the image of the field into a debris covered area and a nondebris covered area and determining a percentage of each area; counting a number of seeds viewed in the nondebris covered area and determining a number of seeds per area in the nondebris covered area; assigning the number of seeds per area in the nondebris covered area to the debris covered area and determining a number of seeds in the debris covered area; and determining a total number of seeds from the debris covered area and the nondebris covered area.
A fluid system includes a fluid control assembly in fluid communication with a fluid source in fluid communication with a fluid supply port and the fluid control assembly is in fluid communication with an actuator via an outlet port. A controller controls at least one supply valve and at least one exhaust valve. The at least one supply valve and exhaust valve are in a normally closed position until being actuated by the controller to an open position. The fluid control assembly includes a pressure sensor in communication with the outlet port. Whereby when pressure in the outlet port is less than a predetermined pressure, a controller opens the supply valve to communicate fluid to the actuator via the actuator line and when the pressure in the outlet port is greater than a predetermined pressure the controller opens the exhaust valve to vent the is outside a predetermined range.
A vision guidance system and method for automatically guiding an agricultural machine through a pass of a field. The vision guidance system includes an image capture device, processors, memory and a user interface. The method includes mounting the image capture device on the machine at a known height and pitch angle such that the image capture device has a field of view forward of the machine at a predetermined working distance. The image capture device captures images of the crop row(s) within the field of view field at a known frame rate as the machine advances through each pass of the field. The system processes the images to ultimately track a centerline of at least one tracked crop rows in order to generate guidance data to automatically steer the machine relative to the tracked centerline through each pass of the field.
Machines and machine tools, namely, soil sampling equipment for processing soil samples for agricultural purposes in the nature of portable soil sample blending apparatus
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable software for transmitting, mirroring and displaying operational data, machine data and user interface output between monitors and displays used in agricultural equipment; downloadable software for enabling cross-display control between in-cab displays and auxiliary monitors; downloadable software for transmitting and relaying touch screen input and user commands between connected displays to control agricultural machinery systems and related software applications., Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for transmitting, mirroring and displaying output between multiple displays, including agricultural equipment displays; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for receiving, transmitting and relaying touch screen input and user commands between displays to control and update content, data and machine operations.
A mechanism for determining a runout time for one or more sub-volumes carried in an interior volume of a container carrying pourable agricultural material. A distance determining system is used to determine a distance to multiple points on an exposed surface of the agricultural material. A flow rate monitoring system is used to determine one or more flow rates in different parts of the interior volume of the container. The determined flow rate(s) and the determined distance(s) are processed to predict or estimate the runout time(s) for the one or more sub-volumes.
G01F 23/28 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations des paramètres des ondes électromagnétiques ou acoustiques, appliquées directement au liquide ou au matériau solide fluent
A01C 7/06 - Semoirs combinés avec des appareils de fertilisation
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
A01M 9/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de poudrage aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
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PREDICTING FILL LEVEL OF A CONTAINER FOR AGRICULTURAL MATERIAL
A mechanism for predicting a fill level of a container. Image data of the interior of the container is received and processed to identify a representation (in the image data) of an interface between agricultural material, gas and the container. The representation of the target interface is processed in a first prediction process to produce an interface-derived fill level of the container. This interface-derived fill level of the container is processed to predict the fill level of the container.
A mechanism for determining an intended flow rate of fluid pumped by a pumping arrangement for an agricultural vehicle. A processing system processes a set of parameters to produce the intended flow rate of fluid. The set of parameters comprises a measured pressure of the fluid, a duty cycle of the pumping arrangement and an indicator of a size of an orifice through which the fluid exits the pumping arrangement.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
25.
IMPLEMENTS AND APPARATUSES HAVING A SENSOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN ION-SELECTIVE ELECTRODE (ISE) SENSOR FOR SOIL SENSING AND MONITORING
A soil apparatus (400, 900) comprises a ground engaging component to move through a soil medium (40, 930) in a field and an ion- selective electrode (ISE) sensor assembly (350, 920) attached or integrated with the ground engaging component. The ISE sensor assembly comprises one or more coarse filtration layers or one or more progressively finer filtration layers (810, 811, 820) forming an exterior surface of the ion-selective sensor assembly that incrementally or continuously moves against the soil medium and blocks soil while allowing pore-water to pass through, one or more ion-selective layers (520, 620) to receive the pore-water and allow an ion or a set of ions to pass through as an ionic solution, and a sensor that is configured to measure electrical characteristics of the ionic solution.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
G01N 27/333 - Électrodes ou membranes sélectives à l'égard des ions
A measurement system for determining a flow rate of agricultural fluids from an applicator implement such as a fertilizer applicator. The implement has a manifold with an inlet for receiving agricultural fluids from a tank and several outlets for distributing the fluids to points along the length of the applicator. The measurement system measures the flow rate of fluids from at least one of the manifold outlets with a first pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of the agricultural fluids at the manifold inlet; a second pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of the agricultural fluids flowing out of the manifold outlet; and a controller for calculating the mass flow rate of the agricultural fluids flowing from the outlet based at least partially on the pressure of the fluids at the inlet and the pressure of the fluids flowing out of the outlet.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01C 23/02 - Dispositions particulières pour décharger le liquide directement dans la terre
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
G01F 1/68 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets thermiques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Soil analysis services, namely, laboratory services for soil analysis; Laboratory services for soil analysis, namely, analysis of soil nutrient content; Scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization, namely, providing scientific advice and recommendations relating to fertilizer application based on soil analysis Agricultural advisory services relating to fertilizer use and soil fertility; providing advice to farmers and agricultural consultants on fertilizer application and nutrient management; Agricultural advice in the field of fertilization, namely, development of fertilizer management plans derived from soil data
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System for Planting Seeds, and Related Row Unit and Methods
A system for planting seeds (106) includes a seed meter (128) configured to provide seeds, and a delivery wheel assembly (130) configured to receive the seeds individually from the seed meter and carry the seeds to a seed trench (104). A row unit (100) for planting seeds includes a frame (110) configured to be coupled to a toolbar (112), a seed-trench opening assembly (120) carried by the frame and configured to form a seed trench, a seed meter configured to provide seeds, and a delivery wheel assembly configured to receive the seeds individually from the seed meter and carry the seeds to the seed trench. Related methods are also disclosed.
A row cleaner assembly includes an upper subframe mounted to an agricultural planter forward of the planter row unit and longitudinally aligned with the trench opening assembly. A lower subframe rotatably supports first and second row cleaner wheels. An intermediate subframe is pivotally connected at a forward end to the upper subframe and is pivotally connected at a rearward end to the lower subframe. A first and second linkages are pivotally connected at a forward end to the upper subframe and are pivotally connected at a rearward end to the lower subframe. An actuator system is capable of applying a downforce and an optional lift force to the lower subframe. The row cleaner assembly may include a gauge wheel supported by a rear strut subframe. The row cleaner assembly may include a depth selector to change the depth of penetration of the row cleaner wheels into the soil surface.
The present invention comprises of a seed orientation system generally consisting of a seed transfer tube that moves seeds from a seed collector to a helical pathway in a seed orientation coil assembly. The seed orientation coil assembly can receive randomly orientated seeds from the planter seed meter, orientating the seed tip-down, germ facing adjacent row, then planting the seed into the soil with said orientation. The device may be retrofitted onto existing planter row units replacing the existing seed tube. A method of planting orientated seeds is also included.
An agricultural sample packaging apparatus comprising a chassis, a container holder configured to receive a container containing an agricultural sample, and a piston assembly mounted to the chassis. The piston assembly may comprise a piston and a piston actuator. The piston actuator may be pivotally connected to the chassis and configured to pivot about a first pivot axis to move the piston between a first piston position and a second piston position. The container holder actuator may be configured to move the container holder between a first container holder position and a second container holder position. A force relief may be provided.
A seed-delivery device having a seed meter (128, 328) having a metering disc (202) configured to receive seeds, a seed tube (130, 330) coupled to the seed meter (128, 328), and a seed accelerator (200, 300) having an air inlet and a conduit, the conduit directing an air flow from the air inlet to the seed tube (130, 330) in a direction away from the seed meter (128, 328), the air flow configured to entrain and accelerate a seed in a direction away from the seed meter (128, 328) as the seed passes through the seed tube (130, 330).
A seed firming wheel assembly (600) with resilient suspension for a planting row unit (100) includes a mounting bracket (610), torsion axle (650), and suspension arm (630). The mounting bracket (610) comprises a first end (611) configured to be coupled to a frame (110) of the row unit (100) and a second end (612) to which the torsion axle (650) is coupled. The suspension arm (630) includes an upper end detachably coupled to the torsion axle (650) and a lower end to which a firming wheel rotatably coupled. The firming wheel is supported in a cantilevered manner from the torsion axle (650) by the suspension arm (630). The firming wheel is operable to press seeds into soil within a planting trench as the seed are deposited by the row unit. The second end (612) of the mounting bracket (610) may be free floating. The torsion axle (650) dampens motion of the firming wheel as the row unit (100) travels the agricultural field.
A seed meter (1702, 1802,... 3202) having: a seed disc (1712, 1812,... 3212) having one or more apertures (1914, 2214,... 3214), each of the one or more apertures extending from a seed loading zone of the seed disc to a seed release zone of the seed disc; and a cover (1704, 1804,... 3204) disposed at least partially on the seed disc, the cover having a seed track cutout (1706, 1806,... 3206), the seed track cutout forming a seed track path (1708, 1808,... 3208) on the seed disc, the seed track cutout exposing one or more sections (1715, 1815,... 3215) of at least some of the one or more apertures along the seed track path, the seed disc being configured for rotational movement relative to the cover to motivate, at least in part, one or more seeds to travel along at least a portion of the seed track path.
A seed meter (3502, 3902) having: a seed disc (3512, 3912) having one or more apertures extending from a seed loading zone to a seed release zone of the seed disc; a mask (3609, 3909) comprising a seed track cutout (3607, 3907) exposing one or more sections (3515) of at least some of the one or more apertures along the seed track cutout; and a cover (3504, 3904) disposed at least partially on the seed disc, the cover comprising a seed track path (3508) on the seed disc, the seed track path exposing at least some of the one or more sections of at least some of the one or more apertures along the seed track path, the seed disc being configured for rotational movement relative to the cover to motivate one or more seeds to travel along at least a portion of the seed track path.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
07 - Machines et machines-outils
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Chemical test kits for analyzing chemical properties of soil
for agricultural use. Machines and machine tools, namely, soil sampling equipment
for collecting and processing soil samples for agricultural
purposes in the nature of machines to grind, mix and analyze
soil samples; mixing machines for chemical processing to
analyze soil samples. Soil sampling apparatus, namely, biological and physical
processing instruments for analysis of soil samples for
agricultural purposes in the nature of apparatus to grind,
mix and analyze soil samples; downloadable computer software
applications featuring software for processing soil samples
for chemical, biological and physical properties, for
agricultural purposes.
Implements include application units for placement of fluid applications with respect to agricultural plants of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, an application unit includes a frame to be positioned in operation between two rows of plants and a plurality of flexible members coupled to the frame in operation such that the plurality of flexible members guide a lateral position of the frame to be approximately equidistant from the two rows of plants based upon whether at least one flexible member of the plurality of flexible members contacts one or more plants of the two rows of plants. The plurality of flexible members include a plurality of fluid outlets for spraying crop input in close proximity to the rows of plants.
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
A01B 49/06 - Combinaisons d'outils de travail de la terre et d'outils non destinés au travail de la terre, tels que des plantoirs pour semer ou répandre des engrais
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01C 23/02 - Dispositions particulières pour décharger le liquide directement dans la terre
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
A01M 21/04 - Appareils pour destruction par la vapeur, les produits chimiques, le feu ou l'électricité
B05B 1/16 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des orifices de sortie multiplesBuses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie comportant des sorties de section réglable
B05B 1/20 - Tuyaux ou goulottes perforés, p. ex. rampes de pulvérisationÉléments de sortie pour ces dispositifs
A seed delivery system having: a seed meter (128) comprising a rotatable metering disc (129) configured to hold an array of singulated seeds; a seed accelerator (400) comprising an accelerator wheel (401) configured to dislodge the singulated seeds from the metering disc, and a seed chute (130) configured to receive the seeds dislodged by the accelerator wheel; wherein the accelerator wheel is rotatable to dislodge the seeds from the metering disc in a radial outward direction and accelerate dispensing of the seed to the seed chute; and a method for dispensing seeds for planting, including: forming a trench in soil with a row unit; rotating a metering disc holding an array of singulated seeds; rotating an accelerator wheel; dislodging the seeds from the metering disc in a radial outward direction with the accelerator wheel; and delivering the seeds to the trench.
A seed delivery system having: a seed meter (128) comprising a metering disc (129) configured to hold a plurality of seeds; a seed accelerator (300) comprising an internal passageway configured to flow an airstream therethrough, the seed accelerator including a seed capture shroud (305) defining an inwardly open air entrainment chamber (306) facing the metering disc and forming part of the internal passageway; and a seed dispensing tube (130) coupled to the seed accelerator; wherein the metering disc is rotatable to move the seeds through the seed capture shroud which is configured to extract and entrain each of the seeds in the airstream.
A seed delivery system comprising a seed meter (128, 129) supported by an agricultural row unit frame (110) and comprising a metering disc (120, 129) configured to hold a plurality of seeds; a seed inductor (402) such as an accelerator configured to flow a pressurized airstream therethrough to dislodge seeds from the metering disc (120, 129) which are discharged to a seed dispensing tube (130). The dispensing tube (130) receives the airstream with entrained seeds from the seed accelerator (300, 350) and dispenses the seeds from a discharge opening (130) at bottom into a planting trench (104). The suction side of a fan (210) is fluidly coupled to one side of the seed meter (128, 129) for providing a vacuum thereto and discharge side is fluidly coupled to the accelerator for providing pressurized air to the accelerator. A pressure regulator (215) may be provided to control the air pressure of air discharged by the fan (210) to the accelerator.
A seed-delivery device having a seed meter (128, 328) having a metering disc (202) configured to receive seeds, a seed tube (130, 330) coupled to the seed meter (128, 328), and a seed accelerator (200, 300) having an air inlet and a conduit, the conduit directing an air flow from the air inlet to the seed tube (130, 330) in a direction away from the seed meter (128, 328), the air flow configured to entrain and accelerate a seed in a direction away from the seed meter (128, 328) as the seed passes through the seed tube (130, 330).
In operating an agricultural implement, such as a row crop planter comprising a plurality of row units, for example, maintaining a desired "downforce" between the soil and ground-engaging wheels of each row unit is difficult. Too much downforce can cause a row unit to over- compact the soil which results in crop yield loss, while insufficient downforce can cause a row unit to lose planting depth, resulting in potential emergence failure. Moreover, it is often the case that a row crop planter is pulled across ground that has already been planted which can disrupt the previously-planted seeds and/or overseed the ground. Disclosed herein are row unit systems and a planter (10) that can completely lift the row units (200) off the ground when the row crop planter passes over already-seeded ground.
A seed delivery system comprising a seed meter supported by a row unit frame and comprising a metering disc configured to hold a plurality of seeds; a seed accelerator configured to flow a pressurized airstream therethrough, the accelerator comprising an air entrainment chamber configured to extract and entrain the seeds from the metering disc in the airstream; a seed dispensing tube comprising a top end receiving the airstream with entrained seeds from the seed accelerator and a bottom end defining a discharge opening for dispensing the seeds into a planting trench; and an air deflection baffle disposed adjacent the dispensing tube between the top and bottom ends, the baffle configured to block at least a portion of air from entering the trench which flows downwards along the dispensing tube. The baffle may be mounted to the tube. One or more air vents vent excess air in the tube to atmosphere.
An agricultural row unit having: a frame (110); a trench opening assembly (122) configured to open a trench in a soil surface as the trench opening assembly (122) moves in a forward direction of travel; a sub-trench opener (105) disposed in the trench to open a sub-trench; a seed conduit (130) configured to deposit seeds into the sub-trench; and a trench closing assembly (146) for closing the trench and sub-trench.
A method of rinsing a fluid tank of a sprayer system with sensor detection includes determining, with a sensor, a clean water baseline sensor signal during a calibration mode when fluid from a rinse tank is pumped through a fluid line and through the sensor, upon completing the calibration mode, initiating a rinse mode to begin the rinsing of the fluid tank by pumping the fluid from the rinse tank into the fluid tank, pumping the fluid from the fluid tank through a fluid line and through the sensor, determining a sensor signal of the sensor that is indicative of a characteristic of the fluid exiting the fluid tank during the rinse mode, and comparing the sensor signal of the sensor during the rinse mode with the clean water baseline sensor signal of the sensor during the calibration mode.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
07 - Machines et machines-outils
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Chemical test kits for analyzing chemical properties of soil for agricultural use.
(2) Machines and machine tools, namely, soil sampling equipment for collecting and processing soil samples for agricultural purposes in the nature of machines to grind, mix and analyze soil samples; mixing machines for chemical processing to analyze soil samples.
(3) Soil sampling apparatus, namely, biological and physical processing instruments for analysis of soil samples for agricultural purposes in the nature of apparatus to grind, mix and analyze soil samples; downloadable computer software applications featuring software for processing soil samples for chemical, biological and physical properties, for agricultural purposes.
An agricultural row unit (100) having: a frame (110): a trench opening assembly (120) configured to open a trench (104) in a soil surface as the trench opening assembly (120) moves in a forward direction of travel (D): the trench opening assembly (120) comprises a first disc (62), wherein the first disc (62) is notched and has a tooth (64) between notches (63); a seed conduit (130) configured to deposit seeds into the trench (104); and a trench closing assembly (146) for closing the trench (104).
A soil collector including: a first frame configured to attach to a vehicle, wherein the vehicle has a forward direction of travel; a second frame configured to translate on the first frame perpendicular to the direction of travel; an actuator connected to the first frame and the second frame and configured to translate the second frame on the first frame; a motor disposed on the second frame; a coulter connected to the second frame and disposed perpendicular to the direction of travel and in mechanical communication with the motor; and a collection container disposed adjacent to the coulter for collecting soil from the coulter. Also, a method of collecting soil from a field including: moving a vehicle having the soil collector to a location in a field; translating the coulter across a plurality of lanes; and collecting soil from the plurality of lanes.
B28D 1/04 - Travail de la pierre ou des matériaux analogues p. ex. briques, béton, non prévu ailleursMachines, dispositifs, outils à cet effet par sciage avec des lames de scie circulaires ou des disques de scie
G01N 1/08 - Dispositifs pour prélever des échantillons à l'état solide, p. ex. par coupe à l'outil impliquant un outil d'extraction, p. ex. mèche cylindrique creuse ou trépan
An automated programmable processor-controlled system and related methods for packaging an agricultural sample such as soil for testing for various chemical properties such as plant available nutrients. The packaging system includes a sample packaging apparatus processes raw bulk sample material collected in the agricultural field to be expediently and conveniently containerized for processing and analysis. The apparatus may include a grinder, compactor, container magazine, and rotatable carousel which carries a sample container between various processing stations. Bulk sample material is reduced in particle size by the grinder which is then transferred to the compactor. An actuated plunger fills and compacts the sample material into the sample container. A decapper automatically both removes and replaces the container cap before and after filling respectfully. An RFID device reads the container ID tag and writes the GPS sample collection location to the tag. The system is controlled by one or more programmable processors.
An analyzation system for analyzing an agricultural material is disclosed. The analyzation system comprises a chamber configured to receive the agricultural material, a mixing device configured to mix the agricultural material with a liquid to form a slurry, and a sensing system configured to sense the level of the slurry in the chamber. The analyzation system further comprises an acoustic sensor and a deployable acoustic target movable between an undeployed position and a deployed position. In various embodiments, the analyzation system could comprise an acoustic target and a movable acoustic sensor. In various embodiments, the analyzation system can create the acoustic target.
G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides
G01S 7/52 - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe
G01S 15/08 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement
G01N 1/10 - Dispositifs pour prélever des échantillons à l'état liquide ou fluide
G01N 9/00 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité
A method of measuring sodium ion concentration in a sample including: providing an analysis sample; processing the analysis sample through an analysis device that vaporizes the analysis sample and provides emission spectra; measuring a first emission intensity at 589 nm and a second emission intensity at 819 nm for sodium ions; if the first emission intensity at 589 nm is not saturated, obtaining a sodium ion concentration from the first emission intensity at 589 nm; and if the first emission intensity at 589 nm is saturated, obtaining the sodium ion concentration from the second emission intensity at 819 nm.
G01N 21/73 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente excité thermiquement en utilisant des brûleurs ou torches à plasma
G01N 21/67 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente excité électriquement, p. ex. par électroluminescence en utilisant des arcs électriques ou des décharges électriques
58.
AGRICULTURAL SAMPLE SLURRY PREPARATION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
A grinder-filter apparatus for preparing an agricultural sample slurry may comprise an outer housing defining a vertical centerline and a sealable internal grinding chamber that may be configured to receive agricultural sample material and water. The outer housing may comprise an upper housing and a second housing. The upper housing may be hingably coupled to the lower housing through a hinge and a clamp to selectively allow access to the internal grinding chamber. The apparatus may comprise a paddle rotatably that may be disposed in the chamber and operable to mix the sample material and water to form the sample slurry.
B02C 17/16 - Appareils comportant des agitateurs placés dans une cuve fixe entraînant le contenu en mouvement
B02C 18/08 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragmentsHachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs à l'intérieur de récipients verticaux
B02C 18/10 - Désagrégation par couteaux ou autres organes coupants ou déchirants qui transforment le matériau en fragmentsHachoirs ou appareils similaires utilisant des vis ou analogue à couteaux rotatifs à l'intérieur de récipients verticaux les organes de transmission étant disposés au-dessus du récipient
G01N 1/28 - Préparation d'échantillons pour l'analyse
A system (1000) for analyzing one or more agricultural materials including: an ion selective electrode (2500) having an upper end, an internal cavity (2501) for containing a fluid, and a first port (2502); a tank (2510) disposed adjacent to an upper end and containing a fluid for supplying the internal cavity (2501); a transfer port (2520) in connection with the first port (2502), wherein the transfer port (2520) has a first tip (2521) disposed in the first port (2502) and a second tip (2522) in communication with the tank (2510), wherein the first tip (2521) is configured to allow air to travel from the internal cavity (2501) through the first tip (2521) and configured to allow fluid from the tank (2510) to flow around the first tip (2521) and into the internal cavity (2501).
A sample unloading system including: a sample staging rack including at least one inclined feed ramp configured for receiving a sample tube configured for holding a sample; a sensor disposed in the at least one inclined feed ramp for detecting the presence or absence of the sample tube; and a controller for receiving a signal from the sensor.
B65G 1/08 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des moyens pour que les objets se présentent à l'enlèvement dans des positions ou à des niveaux prédéterminés les objets étant amenés par pesanteur
An agricultural sample packaging apparatus, comprising a grinder configured to receive and grind an agricultural sample material; a compactor comprising a feed tube configured to receive ground sample material from the grinder and a plunger linearly movable into and out of the feed tube; a rotatable carousel configured to removably hold a sample container, the carousel operable to receive and rotate the sample container beneath the feed tube; a sample container magazine configured to hold a plurality of sample containers, the container magazine including a container feed mechanism configured to rotate horizontally positioned sample containers to a vertical position for insertion into the rotatable carousel.
An automated programmable processor-controlled system and related methods for processing an agricultural sample material such as soil or another to facilitate testing for various chemical properties such as plant available nutrients. The system includes a sample staging rack configured for holding sample tubes filled with sample material, a tube elevator positioned adjacent the staging rack, and a sample unloading apparatus configured for unloading the sample from the tubes. The elevator comprises a chain drive including a circulating chain with a tube lifting member configured to selectively retrieve and carry a sample tube from the staging rack. The elevator translates the lifting member via the chain drive to position the first sample tube along a feed axis of the unloading apparatus. A linearly movable tube loading member engages and pushes the sample tube off the lifting member and into a rotatable carriage which dumps the sample material out of the tube.
B65G 1/08 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des moyens pour que les objets se présentent à l'enlèvement dans des positions ou à des niveaux prédéterminés les objets étant amenés par pesanteur
B65G 17/12 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comprenant une série de porte-charges individuels fixés ou normalement fixés à l'élément de traction
B65G 47/57 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter vers des sections de transporteurs à chaîne inclinés ou verticaux ou à partir de ces sections pour objets
B65G 65/23 - Dispositifs pour basculer et vider les réceptacles
A computer implemented method for identifying biomass includes receiving an input to initiate a continuous process for identifying biomass including plants in the agricultural field, obtaining image data from one or more image sensors of an agricultural implement that is traversing rows of plants in the agricultural field, wherein each image sensor includes RGB filters and a plurality of polarization filters, analyzing a number of independent channels from the image data to determine a plurality of parameters of the biomass including the rows of plants, and classifying the biomass including the rows of plants based on the analysis for 3D reconstruction of the rows of plants.
G06V 10/143 - Détection ou éclairage à des longueurs d’onde différentes
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
A seed metering and delivery apparatus (7500, 7503), comprising: a seed meter (128, 129, 7502) comprising a seed meter disc (7504) rotatable about a seed meter disc axis (7506, 8406), the seed meter disc (7504) comprising at least a front face (7508, 7530), the seed meter disc (7504) configured to move one or more seeds (9587) at a first seed meter disc (7504) speed along a seed path (7510) configured on at least the front face (7508, 7530) to a removal location (7512); and a delivery system (200, 7520) having at least one housing (7522, 8406, 8922), the at least one housing (7522, 8406, 8922) comprising: at least one delivery wheel (7524) rotatable about a delivery wheel axis (7526, 7826, 8426, 8526), the at least one delivery wheel (7524) comprising an active surface (9509, 10406), the at least one delivery wheel (7524) positioned adjacent the front face (7508, 7530) of the seed meter disc (7504) such that at least some of the active surface (9509, 10406) at least partially crosses the seed path (7510) at the removal location (7512); at least a side surface (7534, 8434) and an inner wall (7538, 8438, 8938, 9507), the inner wall (7538, 8438, 8938, 9507) arranged opposite the active surface (9509, 10406) of the delivery wheel (7524, 7564, 7824, 8424, 8464, 9535, 10412) forming a pocket space (9511) between the active surface (9509, 10406) of the delivery wheel (7524, 7564, 7824, 8424, 8464, 9535, 10412) and the inner wall (7538, 8438, 8938, 9507), the pocket space (9511) having a pocket space (9511) size (9511), the pocket space (9511) size (9511) configured to receive and accommodate a change in orientation of the one or more seeds (9587), the delivery wheel (7524, 7564, 7824, 8424, 8464, 9535, 10412) configured to: sweep the one or more seeds (9587) off the front face (7508, 7530) of the seed meter disc (7504) at a first delivery wheel (7524) speed into the at least one housing (7522, 8406, 8922); and induce, at least partially, the one or more seeds (9587) to travel in the pocket space (9511) along the inner wall (7538, 8438, 8938, 9507) to a delivery discharge location (7525) proximate to an upper opening (7552) of a dispensing tube (130, 13, 7550, 7551).
A method of identifying and counting a plurality of sample containers including: providing a plurality of sample containers, wherein each sample container has a dual frequency RFID tag attached to the sample container, wherein a first frequency is configured to provide an identification of the sample container and a second frequency configured to count the plurality of sample containers; counting a number of sample containers in the plurality of sample containers by accessing the second frequency of each sample container; and obtaining the identification of each sample container by accessing the first frequency. A plurality if sample containers comprising: a plurality of sample containers, wherein each sample container has a dual frequency RFID tag attached to the sample container, wherein a first frequency is configured to provide an identification of the sample container and a second frequency to count the plurality of sample containers.
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
An imaging device including an image sensor and a lens. In one aspect, the system includes a focusing mechanism configured to selectively adjust the distance between the image sensor and the lens of the imaging device to relatively position the image sensor and the lens at a distance selected from a first distance at which the lens is proximal to the image sensor, a second distance at which the lens is remote from the image sensor, and intermediate distances therebetween, to focus the imaging device; and an applicator configured to apply a bonding agent to the imaging device. In another aspect, the method includes adjusting a distance between the image sensor and the lens to adjust the focus of the imaging device.
A seed orientation system for an agricultural planter having: a row unit having an opener configured to open a seed furrow in a soil surface as the agricultural planter advances in a forward direction of travel through a field; a seed meter configured to discharge singulated seeds; and a helix having a number of degrees of rotation configured to receive the singulated seeds from the seed meter, the helix having: a seed riding surface configured to engage a face of the seed; and a seed guide wall that adjoins to said seed riding surface and is configured to engage a side of the seed when the seed is traversing said helix along said seed riding surface.
An automated computer-controlled sampling system and related methods for collecting, processing, and analyzing agricultural samples for various chemical properties such as plant available nutrients. The sampling system allows multiple samples to be processed and analyzed for different analytes or chemical properties in a simultaneous concurrent or semi-concurrent manner. Advantageously, the system can process soil samples in the “as collected” condition without drying or grinding. The system generally includes a sample preparation sub-system which receives soil samples collected by a probe collection sub-system and produces a slurry (i.e. mixture of soil, vegetation, and/or manure and water), and a chemical analysis sub-system which processes the prepared slurry samples for quantifying multiple analytes and/or chemical properties of the sample. The sample preparation and chemical analysis sub-systems can be used to analyze soil, vegetation, and/or manure samples.
G01N 35/10 - Dispositifs pour transférer les échantillons vers, dans ou à partir de l'appareil d'analyse, p. ex. dispositifs d'aspiration, dispositifs d'injection
G01N 35/00 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet
G01N 35/08 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet en utilisant un courant d'échantillons discrets circulant dans une canalisation, p. ex. analyse à injection dans un écoulement
69.
SOIL WATER COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS
An agricultural machine includes a chassis, a product tank containing a fluid, and a fluid distribution system in fluid communication with the product tank. The fluid distribution system includes a plurality of fluid outlet lines configured to deliver a fluid to an agricultural field. At least one pulse width modulation valve is in fluid communication with at least one of fluid outlet line of the plurality of fluid outlet lines. The agricultural machine further includes at least one pressure sensor upstream of the at least one pulse width modulation valve and configured to measure a fluid pressure upstream of the at least one pulse width modulation valve. The agricultural machine further includes a monitoring system configured to determine at least one operating condition of the at least one pulse width modulation valve. Related methods and monitoring systems are also disclosed.
A method of operating a crop sprayer includes determining a duty cycle of a pulse width modulation valve, measuring a flowrate of a fluid through the pulse width modulation valve to determine a measured flowrate, and applying a correction factor to the measured flowrate to determine a corrected flowrate based on the duty cycle. A crop sprayer includes a chassis, a product tank containing a fluid, a boom comprising at least one boom arm configured to laterally extend from the chassis, and a nozzle assembly operably coupled to the at least one boom arm and in fluid communication with the product tank. The nozzle assembly includes a sensor housing, a flow meter, and a pulse width modulation valve. The crop sprayer includes a sensor monitoring system configured to determine a corrected flowrate through the nozzle assembly. Related control systems are also disclosed.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
72.
Methods of Operating a Pulse Width Modulation Valve, and Related Agricultural Machines and Monitoring Systems
An agricultural machine includes a chassis, a product tank containing a fluid, and a fluid distribution system in fluid communication with the product tank. The fluid distribution system includes at least one fluid outlet line configured to deliver a fluid to an agricultural field, at least one pulse width modulation valve in fluid communication with the at least one fluid outlet line, and at least one magnetometer configured to measure at least one magnetic property caused by actuation of the at least one pulse width modulation valve. The agricultural machine further includes a monitoring system configured to determine at least one of a duty cycle or a modulation frequency of the at least one pulse width modulation valve based on the at least one magnetic property. Related methods and monitoring systems are also disclosed.
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01C 23/02 - Dispositions particulières pour décharger le liquide directement dans la terre
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
73.
Methods of Operating a Pulse Width Modulation Valve, and Related Agricultural Machines and Monitoring Systems
An agricultural machine includes a chassis, a product tank containing a fluid, and a fluid distribution system in fluid communication with the product tank. The fluid distribution system includes at least one fluid outlet line configured to deliver a fluid to an agricultural field, at least one pulse width modulation valve in fluid communication with the at least one fluid outlet line, and at least one pressure sensor upstream of the at least one pulse width modulation valve, the at least one pressure sensor configured to measure a fluid pressure proximate the at least one pulse width modulation valve. The agricultural machine further includes a monitoring system configured to determine at least one of a duty cycle or a modulation frequency of the at least one pulse width modulation valve based on the fluid pressure. Related methods and monitoring systems are also disclosed.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01C 23/02 - Dispositions particulières pour décharger le liquide directement dans la terre
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
74.
Methods of Operating a Pulse Width Modulation Valve, and Related Agricultural Machines and Monitoring Systems
An agricultural machine includes a chassis, a product tank containing a fluid, and a fluid distribution system in fluid communication with the product tank. The fluid distribution system includes at least one fluid outlet line configured to deliver a fluid to an agricultural field, at least one pulse width modulation valve in fluid communication with the at least one fluid outlet line, and at least one of an accelerometer and a magnetometer. The agricultural machine further includes a monitoring system configured to determine at least one operating condition of the at least one pulse width modulation valve. Related methods and monitoring systems are also disclosed.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
75.
EXPANDABLE NETWORK ARCHITECTURE FOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS
Expandable network architectures with communication systems having multiple networks for communications between machines and implements for field operations. In one embodiment, a communication system includes a first communication module including at least one port of a first network, at least one input port and at least one output port of a second network, and a first network gateway to translate between a first protocol for the first network and a second protocol for the second network. A second communication module is communicatively coupled to the first communication module. The second communication module includes at least one port of the first network, and at least at least one input port and at least one output port of the second network. The second communication module is configurable to expand a network architecture of the communication system by being capable of communicatively coupling to at least one additional communication module.
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
76.
SYSTEM AND METHOD UTIIZING A PRESSURE SENSOR TO MONITOR DIAGNOSTICS OF A PULSE WIDTH MODULATION VALVE DURING FLUID APPLICATION
In an aspect, there is provided a method of monitoring operations of a pulse width modulation (PWM) valve and nozzle assembly for a fluid application of an agricultural implement. The method includes applying a current during one or more time periods to open the PWM valve during a fluid application of the agricultural implement, monitoring pressure of a pressure sensor of the PWM valve and nozzle assembly during the one or more time periods, determining whether pressure spikes of the pressure of the pressure sensor correspond to a commanded frequency of the PWM valve during the one or more time periods, and determining whether the PWM valve is stuck fully open, fully closed, or partially open when the pressure spikes of the pressure of the pressure sensor do not correspond to the commanded frequency of the PWM valve during the one or more time periods.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 1/20 - Tuyaux ou goulottes perforés, p. ex. rampes de pulvérisationÉléments de sortie pour ces dispositifs
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
77.
System and Method to Reduce Power Consumption of a Pulse Width Modulation Valve During Fluid Application
In an aspect, there is provided a method of operating a pulse width modulation (PWM) valve for a fluid application of an agricultural implement. The method includes applying full current for a first period of time to fully open the PWM valve, applying a reduced current for a reduced current value that is from 0 up to a dissipating threshold value that is below full current for a second period of time to rapidly dissipate energy in the PWM valve that is fully open, and applying a holding current for a third period of time to hold the PWM valve fully open for the fluid application.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 1/08 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour produire un jet, un pulvérisat ou tout autre écoulement de forme ou de nature particulière, p. ex. sous forme de gouttes individuelles de nature pulsatoire, p. ex. débitant un liquide en quantités successives séparées
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
F16K 31/06 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un aimant
78.
EXPANDABLE NETWORK ARCHITECTURE FOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MACHINES AND IMPLEMENTS
Expandable network architectures with communication systems having multiple networks for communications between machines and implements for field operations. In one embodiment, a communication system includes a first communication module including at least one port of a first network, at least one input port and at least one output port of a second network, and a first network gateway to translate between a first protocol for the first network and a second protocol for the second network. A second communication module is communicatively coupled to the first communication module. The second communication module includes at least one port of the first network, and at least at least one input port and at least one output port of the second network. The second communication module is configurable to expand a network architecture of the communication system by being capable of communicatively coupling to at least one additional communication module.
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
A computer implemented method includes collecting as-applied data of a first agricultural implement and associated first machine that is traversing a first region of an agricultural field and performing an agricultural operation on the agricultural field, displaying on a display device data including one or more of the as-applied data and data metrics based on user input, receiving data from a second agricultural implement and associated second machine that is traversing a second region of the agricultural field and performing the agricultural operation, and displaying on the display device a graphical representation of the second agricultural implement and associated second machine along with the data including one or more of as-applied data, data metrics, and an event of the second agricultural implement and associated second machine in order to monitor an operating mode of the second agricultural implement and associated second machine.
G06Q 90/00 - Systèmes ou méthodes spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion ou de surveillance, n'impliquant pas de traitement significatif de données
81.
METHOD AND SPRAYER SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATING DOSING VALVES FOR FLUID INJECTION
A method of calibrating dosing valves of a sprayer system of an agricultural implement comprises initiating calibration by filling a calibrating tube with fluid having a fluid from an auxiliary tank of the sprayer system, measuring a volume of the fluid filled into the calibration tube, pumping the fluid in the calibration tube to the dosing valves to calibrate the dosing valves with respect to flow characteristics of the fluid with the dosing valves being capable of a high fluid flow rate to a low fluid flow rate ratio of at least 100:1 for the fluid. The method also includes pumping, during a pump from concentration tank mode, the fluid in the concentration tank to the dosing valves and then to a mixing apparatus with the fluid to be mixed with a carrier fluid from a primary tank of the sprayer system.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distributionAménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
Agricultural sprayer system comprised primarily of power operated sprayers for herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, and fertilizers and parts therefor
84.
LASER-INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROSCOPY (LIBS) ENABLED FIELD EQUIPMENT
A soil analysis apparatus may comprise a vehicle, at least one control-logic processor, a sensor housing, and a Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) sensor. The LIBS sensor may be contained, at least in part, in the sensor housing. The vehicle may be configured to traverse an agricultural field. The LIBS sensor may be in connection to the vehicle and in communication with the control-logic processor. The LIBS sensor may comprise a laser source, a spectrometer, and at least one light collecting element. The laser source and/or the spectrometer may be in non-contacting proximity with the soil. The LIBS sensor may be configured to traverse a surface of the agricultural field via the connection to the vehicle. The LIBS sensor may be configured to conduct in situ soil analysis of the agricultural field during the traverse of the surface of the agricultural field.
G01N 21/62 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente
G01N 21/71 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente excité thermiquement
A soil analysis apparatus may comprise a vehicle, at least one control-logic processor, a sensor housing, and a Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) sensor. The LIBS sensor may be contained, at least in part, in the sensor housing. The vehicle may be configured to traverse an agricultural field. The LIBS sensor may be in connection to the vehicle and in communication with the control-logic processor. The LIBS sensor may comprise a laser source, a spectrometer, and at least one light collecting element. The laser source and/or the spectrometer may be in non-contacting proximity with the soil. The LIBS sensor may be configured to traverse a surface of the agricultural field via the connection to the vehicle. The LIBS sensor may be configured to conduct in situ soil analysis of the agricultural field during the traverse of the surface of the agricultural field.
G01N 21/62 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente
G01N 21/71 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente excité thermiquement
An automated computer-controlled sampling system and related methods for collecting, processing, and analyzing agricultural samples for various chemical properties such as plant available nutrients. The sampling system allows multiple samples to be processed and analyzed for different analytes or chemical properties in a simultaneous concurrent or semi-concurrent manner. Advantageously, the system can process soil samples in the “as collected” condition without drying or grinding. The system generally includes a sample preparation sub-system which receives soil samples collected by a probe collection sub-system and produces a slurry (e.g., mixture of soil, vegetation, and/or manure and water), and a chemical analysis sub-system which processes the prepared slurry samples for quantifying multiple analytes and/or chemical properties of the sample. The preparation sub-system may comprise a slurry recirculation flow loop configured with devices to stir, measure, and adjust a water to solids ratio of the slurry.
B01F 25/53 - Mélangeurs de circulation, p. ex. dans lesquels au moins une partie du mélange est évacuée d'un récipient et réintroduite dans celui-ci dans lesquels le mélange est évacué d’un récipient et réintroduit dans celui-ci par un tube de recirculation, dans lequel un composant supplémentaire est introduit
B01F 25/52 - Mélangeurs de circulation, p. ex. dans lesquels au moins une partie du mélange est évacuée d'un récipient et réintroduite dans celui-ci avec un agitateur rotatif dans le tube de recirculation
B01F 25/54 - Mélangeurs de circulation, p. ex. dans lesquels au moins une partie du mélange est évacuée d'un récipient et réintroduite dans celui-ci munis d'une pompe à l'intérieur du récipient pour faire recirculer la matière à l'intérieur du récipient
G05D 11/13 - Commande du rapport des débits de plusieurs matériaux fluides ou fluents caractérisée par l'usage de moyens électriques
Systems and methods are provided for monitoring crop loss associated with a header arrangement operably couplable to an agricultural harvesting machine. One or more transceiver sensors are coupleable, in use, to the header arrangement and configured, in use, for transmitting measurement signals and receiving reflections thereof from an object within a sensing region of the sensor which at least partly includes a region below the header arrangement. Sensor data therefrom is processed to identify crop constituents present within the sensing region and a loss metric for an agricultural operation performed by the header arrangement is determined in dependence thereon. Operation of operable components of or otherwise associated with the header arrangement and/or the agricultural harvesting machine can be controlled in dependence on the determined loss metric.
In one embodiment, a method includes in response to an input to initiate a continuous process for scouting, obtaining image data from one or more sensors of a device, analyzing one or more input images from the image data, generating a grid of two dimensional (2D) reference points that are projected onto a ground plane to create a matching set of three dimensional (3D) anchor points, and their positions in a 3D space of the agricultural field using augmented reality (AR), providing the one or more input images, tracking grid, and the positions in the 3D space of the agricultural field to a machine learning (ML) model having a convolutional neural network (CNN), and generating inference results with the ML model including an array of detected objects and selecting most likely inferred plant locations and classifications for the array of detected objects.
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 20/20 - ScènesÉléments spécifiques à la scène dans les scènes de réalité augmentée
Systems and methods are provided for monitoring crop loss associated with a header arrangement operably couplable to an agricultural harvesting machine. A sensor response is received from a sensing element of a sensor arrangement provided as part of or otherwise associated with a sample unit, the sensor response being dependent on material constituents present within the sample unit, and where the sample unit is operably coupled to one or more functional components of the header arrangement. A measure of crop constituents provided by the sample unit is determined based on the sensor response and used to determine a loss metric for an agricultural operation performed by the header arrangement. Operation of one or more operable components of or otherwise associated with the header arrangement and/or the agricultural harvesting machine is then controlled in dependence on the determined loss metric.
An agricultural slurry analysis system includes a grinder configured to combine agricultural sample solid with a diluent to form a sample slurry and stirring device configured to stir the slurry. The grinder is fluidly coupled to the stirring device via a flow conduit which is sloped at an angle to a horizontal reference plane which is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees. A velocity and associated flow rate of the slurry is maintained through the flow conduit to prevent solid particles s in the slurry from dropping out of suspension. The flowrate/velocity is selected with a corresponding slope of the flow conduit to maintain the solid particles in suspension. An appropriate relationship between slope and flow velocity/flow rate may be applied to flow conduits routed between other fluidic devices in the system which convey sample slurry.
A device for processing an agricultural sample slurry includes a housing defining an internal cavity configured to receive an agricultural sample slurry and a level sensor supported by the housing. The sensor may be a non-contact type level sensor having an exposed face and a line of sight into the internal cavity for obtaining slurry level measurements. A sensor cleaning apparatus comprises a selectively movable cleaning head including one or more cleaning elements configured to slideably engage and wipe across the face of the level sensor to remove fouling and debris from the slurry, thereby ensuring accurate slurry level measurements. An actuator of the apparatus translates the cleaning head between projected and retracted positions during the sensor cleaning operation. In one embodiment, the sensor is an ultrasonic level sensor. The device may be a slurry stirring/mixing apparatus with rotary agitator.
A sample unloading system for unloading a core of sample material from a tubular sample container includes an enclosure with inner chamber, a sample loading port to insert the container into the chamber, and a sample unloading port configured to discharge the sample from the chamber when unloaded from the container. A carriage rotatably disposed in the inner chamber receives and releasably retains the sample container. The carriage is rotatable between a first position to receive the container from the loading port, and a second position in which the sample container is held by the carriage in an inverted upright position aligned with the unloading port. A fluidic knife includes a fluid jet nozzle which emits a timed burst of high pressurized fluid into the chamber to sever and separate the sample core from the container which falls through the unloading port. A programmable controller automatically controls the process.
G01N 35/10 - Dispositifs pour transférer les échantillons vers, dans ou à partir de l'appareil d'analyse, p. ex. dispositifs d'aspiration, dispositifs d'injection
93.
SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL SAMPLE SLURRY ANALYSIS AND RELATED METHODS
(1) Parts and accessories for agricultural fertilizer spreading machines, namely, a liquid and granular fertilizer control system comprised of an electronic control module connected to a dispensing valve being machine parts, controlled volume pump and motor for controlling the amount of liquid and granular fertilizer applied to a field.
Parts and accessories for agricultural machines, namely, a liquid and granular fertilizer control system comprised of an electronic control module connected to a valve, pump or motor for controlling the amount of liquid or granular fertilizer applied to a field.
A microfluidic manifold for processing an agricultural sample fluid having: a micropump codefined between a liquid layer and an air layer of the manifold, the micropump having a pump chamber collectively formed by an air-side recess in the air layer and a liquid-side recess in the liquid layer, and a resiliently deformable diaphragm separating the air-side and liquid-side recesses; wherein the liquid-side recess comprises a plurality of anti-stall grooves recessed into the liquid layer.
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
F04B 13/02 - Pompes spécialement modifiées pour débiter des quantités fixes ou prédéterminées de plusieurs fluides en même temps
F04B 19/00 - "Machines" ou pompes ayant des caractéristiques particulières non prévues dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
F04B 43/073 - Pompes ayant un entraînement par fluide le fluide d'entraînement étant commandé par au moins un clapet
F16K 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
98.
AGRICULTURAL SAMPLE PACKAGING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
An agricultural sample packaging apparatus includes a grinder configured to receive and grind an agricultural sample material, a compactor comprising a feed tube configured to receive ground sample material from the grinder and a plunger linearly movable into and out of the feed tube, a rotatable carousel configured to removably hold a sample container, a sample container magazine configured to hold a plurality of sample containers, and an actuator connected to the sample container magazine. The carousel is operable to rotate the sample container beneath the feed tube. The magazine includes a container feed mechanism configured to rotate horizontally positioned sample containers to a vertical position for insertion into the carousel. The actuator has a ram that can be removably inserted and removed from a passageway in the magazine. An RFID reader/writer positioned under the feed tube to read/write data associated with an RFID tag on the sample container.
B65B 43/50 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage en se servant de tables ou tourelles rotatives
B65B 1/04 - Procédés ou moyens pour remplir les réceptacles ou les récipients avec le matériau
B65B 1/24 - Réduction du volume du matériau à remplir par compression mécanique
B65B 29/00 - Emballage de matériaux présentant des problèmes particuliers
B65B 43/44 - Alimentation ou positionnement des sacs, boîtes ou cartons en position dilatée, ouverte ou deboutAlimentation des réceptacles préformés rigides, p. ex. boîtes en fer-blanc, capsules, tubes en verre, flacons, vers la position d'empaquetageMise en place des réceptacles ou récipients au poste de remplissageMaintien des réceptacles ou récipients pendant le remplissage à partir des chargeurs d'approvisionnement
B65B 61/26 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour marquer ou coder les paquets achevés
B65D 8/00 - Réceptacles de section transversale courbe, dont le corps est formé par jonction ou liaison de plusieurs composants rigides, ou sensiblement rigides, constitués en totalité ou principalement en métal, en matière plastique, en bois ou en un matériau de remplacement
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p. ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p. ex. couvercles, capuchons
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable software for farm operations management featuring software for managing a mixed fleet of farming vehicles to provide interconnectivity and data sharing among the vehicles; Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for farm operations management featuring software for managing a mixed fleet of farming vehicles to provide interconnectivity and data sharing among the vehicles Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for reviewing and analyzing agricultural data collected from a mixed fleet of farming vehicles
A seed orientation system for an agricultural planter includes a row unit having an opener configured to open a seed furrow in a soil surface as the agricultural planter advances in a forward direction of travel through a field; a seed meter configured to discharge singulated seeds; and a curved pathway configured to receive the singulated seeds from the seed meter, the curved pathway including: a seed riding surface configured to engage a face of the seed; and a seed guide wall that adjoins to said seed riding surface and is configured to engage a side of the seed when the seed is traversing said curved pathway along said seed riding surface.
