A wheel scraper for an agricultural planter includes a body defining a mounting portion, a biasing portion extending from the mounting portion, and a tine portion extending from the biasing portion opposite the mounting portion. The mounting portion is configured to couple the wheel scraper to an agricultural planter relative to a wheel on the agricultural planter such that the tine portion is arranged extending adjacent to an outer circumferential surface of the wheel and separated from the outer circumferential surface by a clearance. The biasing portion is configured to resiliently bias the tine portion relative to the outer circumferential surface.
An agriculture planter includes a planter frame, a seed hopper, and a trailing arm assembly. The planter frame may include a hitch tongue extending forwardly from the planter frame. The trailing arm assembly may be coupled to a rear portion of the planter frame via a parallel linkage and extend rearward from the planter frame, and include separate but adjustable trailing arm assemblies for the opening implements and the closing implements.
A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first and second arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second implements may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point.
A closing wheel includes a hub and a rim configured to rotate about an axis and couple to a trailing arm assembly of a tractor. The closing wheel may act to close a seed furrow. The closing wheel may be a modular closing wheel where the hub is defined by portions and the rim is defined by modular pieces. The portions of the hub may define features to support or couple the rim to the hub. The modular pieces of the rim may each connect to an adjacent modular piece. The modular pieces may include radial features extending from the rim and configured to disturb soil.
A row cleaner assembly for an agricultural planter having a tool bar includes a support frame having a first end attachable to the tool bar and a second end opposite the first end, a parallel linkage secured to the support frame at or near the second end, a row cleaner arm secured to the support frame via the parallel linkage, and a support arm extending rearward from the support frame between the first end and the second end, the support arm configured to fix the support frame to a furrow opener assembly secured to the tool bar and disposed behind the row cleaner assembly.
An agricultural gauge wheel includes a hub which rotates about an axis, a rim extending generally radially from the axis, the rim defining a circumferential portion and a center plane defined as a plane perpendicular to the axis and bisecting the rim, and a tread including a plurality of tread portions extending away from the center plane to an outer tread edge. The plurality of tread portions define an inside diameter of the tread and the gauge wheel also includes a liner secured to the rim, the liner including an outer diameter less than or equal to the inside diameter of the tread and extending beyond the outer tread edge.
An assembly for an agricultural planter includes a mounting bracket configured for attachment to a frame of the agricultural planter. The assembly further includes an implements frame configured for mounting rotatable implements of the agricultural planter. The assembly further includes a parallel linkage pivotally connecting the mounting bracket to the implements frame. The assembly further includes biasing device having a first end and a second end. The first end is associated with the mounting bracket, and the second end is associated with the parallel linkage such that the biasing device selectively loads the rotatable implements with a threshold load. The biasing device is configured to manipulate the parallel linkage and load the rotatable implements with additional load in excess of the threshold load.
Provided herein is a trailing arm assembly that includes a frame bracket attachable to a planter towing frame, a first frame, and a four bar parallel linkage connecting the frame bracket and the first frame with a first pivot and a second pivot on the frame bracket and a first pivot and a second pivot on the first frame. The trailing arm assembly also includes an adjustable biasing member extending from the parallel linkage to the frame bracket. The parallel linkage is connected between the first frame and the frame bracket such that the parallel linkage maintains a parallel orientation of the first frame. The adjustable biasing member is adjustably connected to a portion of the parallel linkage.
A linkage assembly for a trailing arm assembly includes a first coupling bracket configured for mounting to a planter or first sub-assembly of the trailing arm assembly, and a second coupling bracket configured for mounting with a second subassembly of the trailing arm assembly. The linkage assembly may further include a parallel linkage pivotally coupling the first coupling bracket and the second coupling bracket. The parallel linkage may be disposed on a center longitudinal plane of the linkage. The center longitudinal plane may bisect the first and second coupling bracket and the second coupling bracket. The linkage assembly may further include a biasing assembly coupled with the parallel linkage and manipulateable to selectively apply a down force to the second coupling bracket.
A press wheel includes a hub configured to rotate about an axis. The press wheel may further include a mounting portion removably attachable to the hub and having a center plane substantially perpendicular to the axis upon removable attachment with the hub. The press wheel may further include a plurality of tread portions connected to the mounting portion and configured to define a circumferential portion of the press wheel. The plurality of tread portions may have voids between adjacent tread portions. Each tread portion of the plurality of tread portions may include a tine extending away from the center plane.
A wheel scraper for an agricultural planter includes a body defining a mounting portion, a biasing portion extending from the mounting portion, and a tine portion extending from the biasing portion opposite the mounting portion. The mounting portion is configured to couple the wheel scraper to an agricultural planter relative to a wheel on the agricultural planter such that the tine portion is arranged extending adjacent to an outer circumferential surface of the wheel and separated from the outer circumferential surface by a clearance. The biasing portion is configured to resiliently bias the tine portion relative to the outer circumferential surface.
A trailing assembly for an agricultural planter is attached to a frame element of the agricultural planter with a mounting bracket. A walking beam having a hub at an intermediate position along a length of the walking beam is pivotably attached to the mounting bracket. A first pair of arms extends from the hub in a first direction, with each arm configured with a shaft to rotatably and selectively receive a first rotating implement, for example, a closing wheel or a fertilizer opener disc. A second pair of arms extends from the hub in a second direction parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other. Distal ends of the second pair of arms are configured to rotatably and selectively receive and support opposing ends of an axle of another rotating implement, for example, a press wheel, positioned between the second set of arms.
A furrow closing assembly includes a mounting bracket attachable to a planter opener frame, a rigid closer frame, and a four bar parallel linkage connecting the mounting bracket and the closer frame with a first pivot bearing and a third pivot bearing on the mounting bracket and a second pivot bearing and a fourth pivot on the closer frame. A screw-driven linear actuator extends between the parallel linkage to the closer frame. A shaft of the linear actuator is pivotably attached to a torsion axle that is further fixed to an upper portion of the parallel linkage. A load cell is positioned between the linear actuator and the closer frame.
A press wheel includes a hub which rotates about an axis. A rim extends generally radially from the axis. The rim has a center plane defined as a plane perpendicular to the axis and generally bisecting the rim and defining the center of the wheel. The press wheel includes a plurality of tread portions extending away from the center plane. The plurality of tread portions have voids between adjacent tread portions on the same side of the rim, which in response to the wheel rotating, operably places consecutive adjacent tread portions proximal to the ground. The rim and tread portions are configured to contact the ground.
A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first and second arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second implements may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point.
A trailing arm assembly includes a frame bracket, a first frame, a parallel linkage, an adjustable biasing member, and a second frame. The frame bracket can include a first connection portion and a second connection portion. The parallel linkage pivotably connects the frame bracket and the first frame via a first pivot and a second pivot on the second connection portion of the frame bracket and a third pivot and a fourth pivot on the first frame. The adjustable biasing member pivotably connects to the frame bracket at a first end and pivotably connected to the parallel linkage at a second end, wherein the adjustable biasing member is configured to provide a downward force on the first frame. The second frame is connected to the first frame via a second parallel linkage.
A trailing arm assembly includes a frame bracket attachable to a planter towing frame, a first frame, and a four bar parallel linkage connecting the frame bracket and the first frame with a first pivot and a second pivot on the frame bracket and a first pivot and a second pivot on the first frame. The trailing arm assembly also includes an adjustable biasing member extending from the parallel linkage to the frame bracket. The parallel linkage is connected between the first frame and the frame bracket such that the parallel linkage maintains a parallel orientation of the first frame. The adjustable biasing member is adjustably connected to a portion of the parallel linkage.
A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first and second arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second implements may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point.
In one embodiment of a trailing arm assembly, the trailing arm assembly includes a frame bracket attachable to a planter towing frame, a first frame, and a four bar parallel linkage connecting the frame bracket and the first frame with a first pivot and a second pivot on the frame bracket and a first pivot and a second pivot on the first frame. The trailing arm assembly also includes an adjustable biasing member extending from the parallel linkage to the frame bracket. The parallel linkage is connected between the first frame and the frame bracket such that the parallel linkage maintains a parallel orientation of the first frame. The adjustable biasing member is adjustably connected to a portion of the parallel linkage.
An attachment assembly for the disc of a mobile agricultural device, including a washer configured to attach to a disc of the mobile agricultural device. The washer may be attached to a center location of the disc. The washer is operatively connected to a deflector bar. The deflector bar substantially prevents debris from accumulating between the disc and a fertilizer assembly attached to the disc, as the disc rotates. The deflector bar in other embodiments, may be directly connected to a fertilizer assembly, rather than to the washer.
A01C 23/00 - Distributing devices specially adapted for liquid manure or other fertilising liquid, including ammonia, e.g. transport tanks or sprinkling wagons
A device for attaching to a shank of a planting unit. The device may include liquid delivery tubing for delivery fertilizer to a planting furrow and a forming bar configured for securing to the shank. The forming bar may include a passageway extending therethrough for receiving and passing through fertilizer or other liquid that is delivered to the liquid delivery tubing. The forming bar may include a shank connecting portion, a rib portion, and a foot portion. The rib and foot portions may define the passageway. Further, the foot portion may protect the tubing. A method for using the device to deliver fertilizer to a seed furrow is also described.
A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first and second arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second implements may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point.
A debris assembly for use with a mobile agricultural device is provided. The debris assembly may include a debris member and an attachment bracket. The debris member may substantially prevent debris from accumulating on the disc of the mobile agricultural device. The debris member may be adjustable as a single component relative to the disc to accommodate various soil conditions. The debris member may be removable from the attachment bracket.
A row unit for an agricultural planter is provided. The row unit may include a body operably coupled to the agricultural planter, a bracket secured to the body, and a chassis pivotably coupled to the bracket. The bracket may include a top wall and opposing sidewalls extending downwardly from the top wall. The chassis may be coupled to the bracket beneath the top wall of the bracket.
A supporting device for operably connecting a furrow device to a seed tube of a planting unit for planting seeds into a furrow is provided. The supporting device may include a clip configured to engage the furrow device and the seed tube. The clip may be at least partially positioned inside the seed tube. The clip may at least partially engage a top surface of the furrow device.
A supporting device for supporting a furrow device and/or for connecting the same to a seed tube of a seed planting unit is described. The supporting device may include a connection element and an alignment element joined to the connection element. The connection element may include a connection feature and a stand feature. The connection feature may be configured to attach the furrow device to the supporting device. The stand feature may be configured to position the furrow device at a desired angle relative to the furrow. The alignment element may include an alignment feature and a positioning feature. The alignment feature may be configured to axially align a longitudinal axis of the supporting device with a longitudinal axis of the seed tube. The positioning feature may be configured to position the furrow device at a desired location along a longitudinal dimension of the seed tube.
A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first, second, third, and fourth arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second fertilizer furrow opening discs may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. First and second furrow closing wheels may be rotatably mounted on a mounting end of the other two arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point. The arms joined to the fertilizer furrow opening discs may be arranged at opposing ends of the middle portion to enable the furrow opening discs to open two fertilizer furrows on opposing sides of a seed furrow.
A folding shed may include a roof with a first roof section pivotally connected to a first sidewall and a second roof section pivotally connected to a second sidewall. The folding shed may further include foldable first and second end walls, each pivotally connected to the first and second sidewalls. The folding shed may be transformed from an operation to a storage configuration by outwardly pivoting the first and second roof sections until the exterior surface of each roof section approximately abuts the exterior surface of the sidewall to which it is connected and inwardly moving foldable end walls until the interior surfaces of the sidewalls approximately abut the interior surfaces of the end walls. The folding shed may optionally include multiple wheels for facilitating transport of the shed.
A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first, second, third, and fourth arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second fertilizer furrow opening discs may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. First and second furrow closing wheels may be rotatably mounted on a mounting end of the other two arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point. The arms joined to the fertilizer furrow opening discs may be arranged at opposing ends of the middle portion to enable the furrow opening discs to open two fertilizer furrows on opposing sides of a seed furrow.
A device for attaching to a shank of a planting unit. The device may include liquid delivery tubing for delivery fertilizer to a planting furrow and a forming bar configured for securing to the shank. The forming bar may include a passageway extending therethrough for receiving and passing through fertilizer or other liquid that is delivered to the liquid delivery tubing. The forming bar may include a shank connecting portion, a rib portion, and a foot portion. The rib and foot portions may define the passageway. Further, the foot portion may protect the tubing. A method for using the device to deliver fertilizer to a seed furrow is also described.
A furrow tool configured to attach to a planting device includes a compressor including a neck portion and a body extending from the neck portion. A deflector is connected to the compressor. The deflector includes a top portion connected to the neck portion and an extension portion. The extension portion is located beneath a bottom side of the body and may be configured to deflect seeds. The furrow tool also includes an attachment mechanism connected to the neck portion and configured to attach to the planting device.
An attachment assembly for the disc of a mobile agricultural device, including a washer configured to attach to a disc of the mobile agricultural device. The washer may be attached to a center location of the disc. The washer is operatively connected to a deflector bar. The deflector bar substantially prevents debris from accumulating between the disc and a fertilizer assembly attached to the disc, as the disc rotates. The deflector bar in other embodiments, may be directly connected to a fertilizer assembly, rather than to the washer.
A seeding follower isolation device may include a forming bar connection portion, a seeding follower support portion, and an extension portion. The forming bar connection portion may be configured for secured attachment to a forming bar in a leading position relative to a seed tube of a planting unit. The seeding follower support portion may be configured to adjustably and removably support a seeding follower in an aft position relative to a seed tube. The extension portion may extend between the forming bar connection portion and the seeding follower support portion. The seeding follower isolation device does not contact a seed tube so that a seeding follower joined to the seeding follower isolation device is isolated from the seed tube.
An extension for use with a planter, drill, or other farming implement having a seed tube that deposits seed in a furrow. The extension defines protrusions for attaching one or more liquid distribution apparatuses arranged to distribute liquid in a furrow well above the seeds, on the seeds, or both.
Disclosed herein is an agriculture planter. The planter may include a planter frame, a seed hopper and a trailing arm assembly. The planter frame may include a hitch tongue extending forwardly from the planter frame. The planter frame supports the seed hopper. The a trailing arm assembly is vertically pivotally coupled to a rear portion of the planter frame, extends rearward from the planter frame and includes a trailing arm frame and a lever arm vertically pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame by a pivot point. The lever arm includes a leading end, a trailing end, a middle portion, a furrow opener disc and a first furrow closer wheel. The disc is rotatably mounted to the lever arm near the leading end. The first wheel is rotatably mounted to the lever arm near the trailing end. The middle portion is pivotably coupled to the pivot point.
A01C 23/00 - Distributing devices specially adapted for liquid manure or other fertilising liquid, including ammonia, e.g. transport tanks or sprinkling wagons
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Liquid distribution apparatus for distributing liquid into a seed furrow
An extension for use with a planter, drill, or other farming implement having a seed tube that deposits seed in a furrow. The extension defines protrusions for attaching one or more liquid distribution apparatuses arranged to distribute liquid in a furrow well above the seeds, on the seeds, or both.
