The disclosed system, and related devices and methods, relate to monitoring equipment, such as agricultural equipment, to ensure efficient, effective, and reliable operation. The system, in several implementations, may detect leaks, plugged lines, poor fertilizer application, and maintenance issues, among other applications that would be clear to those skilled in the art.
A relative positioning method is combined with the known absolute pose of a primary vehicle to provide the absolute position and/or pose of the secondary vehicle wherein the secondary vehicle is only equipped with a non-contact relative positioning system. Thereby allowing for numerous advantages such as fleet management, safe vehicle interactions, and further automation at a fraction of the cost of using a sensor suite commonly required to calculate the absolute pose of the secondary vehicle.
G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
G01C 21/20 - Instruments pour effectuer des calculs de navigation
G05D 1/667 - Livraison ou récupération de charges utiles
A method for controlling header height comprising generating a signal as an object passes through a row unit; establishing a signal threshold, wherein when the signal threshold is exceeded a shelled ear event is detected; comparing the signal to the signal threshold; and emitting an alarm with the signal exceeds the signal threshold.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
G01B 21/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur spécialement adaptés pour mesurer la longueur ou la largeur d'objets en mouvement
An agricultural image analysis system comprising at least one vision sensor configured to view a seed trench; a storage module in communication with the at least one vision sensor; a processor in communication with the storage module, the processor executing at least one machine learning module for analysis of images from the at least one vision sensor. The system including at least one laser configured to emit a beam at an open seed trench and at least one vision sensor configured to view the open seed trench and the beam. The system including a thermal camera mounted to a row unit.
H04N 23/23 - Caméras ou modules de caméras comprenant des capteurs d'images électroniquesLeur commande pour générer des signaux d'image uniquement à partir d'un rayonnement infrarouge à partir du rayonnement infrarouge thermique
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ASSISTED STEERING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
The assisted steering unit includes a motor drive unit and a ring assembly constructed and arranged to couple to and rotate a steering wheel. The assisted steering unit may include a ring assembly where the ring assembly includes a housing, a ring gear disposed within the housing, an anti-rotation pin operatively engaged with the housing. The assisted steering unit may also include a motor drive unit (MDU) including a motor and a drive gear rotatably engaged with the motor. The ring assembly and motor drive unit are constructed and arranged to be releasably engaged to each other.
B62D 5/04 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance électrique, p. ex. au moyen d'un servomoteur relié au boîtier de direction ou faisant partie de celui-ci
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GRAIN CART UNLOADING SENSOR AND UNLOAD CONTROL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES AND METHODS
A grain unloading monitoring system for use in operations moving grain from a grain cart to a grain truck or container utilizing at least one sensor configured to monitor a grain level within a grain container, a processor in electronic communication with the at least one sensor, and a command module in electronic communication with the processor. The command module is configured to command one or more components on a grain cart or grain container to distribute unloaded grain and prevent overfilling of the grain container based on the monitored grain level and grain fill rate.
B65G 33/14 - Transporteurs rotatifs à vis ou à hélice pour matériaux solides fluents comportant une vis ou plusieurs vis enfermées dans un carter tubulaire
G05D 9/12 - Commande du niveau, p. ex. en commandant la quantité du matériau emmagasiné dans un réservoir caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
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DECK PLATE SPACING SENSORS AND RELATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
A deck plate sensing system for a corn harvester having a sensing unit. The sensing unit having a sensor and a magnet associated with a row unit of the corn harvester. The magnet and sensor are configured to measure a distance between the magnet and the magnetic sensor and apply a calibration to determine a relative distance between an adjustable deck plate and a fixed deck plate.
G01B 7/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la distance ou la marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
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HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
A header height sensor and adjustment system capable of differentiating between the ground and object above the ground. The system is able to differentiate between lodged/downed stalks and the ground. The system includes one or more non-contact sensors, such as Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor and/or radar sensors. The system may optionally include a contact sensor. The disclosed header height sensor and adjustment system is able to automatically or semi-automatically adjust the height of the header in response to detected objects and terrain in order to maximize yield (e.g., lowering to harvest lodged stalks) and avoid header damage (e.g., raising to avoid debris or contour terrain).
An adjustment system for guidance lines comprising a GNSS unit disposed on an agricultural vehicle, a memory comprising stored crop row locations, a processor in communication with the GNSS unit and the memory, the processor configured to apply lateral and/or longitudinal adjustments to guidance lines generated based on stored crop row locations from a prior operation, and an automatic steering system configured to command the agricultural vehicle to traverse the guidance lines.
An agricultural implement control system, comprising at least one position sensor in association with at least one actuator and a processor in communication with the at least one position sensor configured to determine a position of the at least one actuator. The system where the at least one position sensor comprises a magnetometer and a magnet. The system including a controller wherein is controller is configured to start and stop an implement operation based on the position of the at least one actuator.
A system for automatic or assisted steering of an agricultural harvester, comprising one or more snoot sensors configured to sense alignment of the harvester with a harvest row, at least one processor in communication with the one or more snoot sensors, a control system in communication with the at least one processor and an automatic steering system, wherein the control system is configured to command the automatic steering system to drive the harvester along the row in response to feedback from the one or more snoot sensors.
Described therein is an improved assisted steering system includes a built-in/integrated ring on the steering wheel, for use with a mobile/removable drive unit. In various implementations, the built-in/integrated ring is non-removeable, such that issues with misalignment do not occur from installation error or during use. Further, because the drive unit is mobile/removable, the drive unit may be moved between vehicles without removing the steering wheel. In various implementations, the assisted steering system may be used by multiple vehicles simply by installing the steering wheel with integrated ring in each vehicle desired to have assisted steering and installing the drive unit in the vehicle desired to be driven at that time. Further because the steering wheel is not removed when moving the drive unit, the vehicle remains operational and drivable by manual steering.
Devices, systems, and method for generating agricultural guidance comprising defining a first non-straight path, mapping a second path adjacent to the first path, the second path having less than a threshold amount of crowding of the first non-straight path and less than a threshold amount of gap between the first non-straight path and second path, iteratively mapping subsequent paths path having less than a threshold amount of crowding of an adjacent pass and less than a threshold amount of gap between adjacent paths until a straight path is mapped, and commanding a steering system for traversal of the first non-straight path, second path, and subsequent paths.
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
G05D 1/224 - Dispositions de sortie sur les dispositifs de commande à distance, p. ex. écrans, dispositifs haptiques ou haut-parleurs
G05D 1/248 - Dispositions pour déterminer la position ou l’orientation utilisant des signaux fournis par des sources artificielles extérieures au véhicule, p. ex. balises de navigation générés par des satellites, p. ex. GPS
G05D 1/648 - Exécution d’une tâche au sein d’une zone ou d’un espace de travail, p. ex. nettoyage
G05D 101/15 - Détails des architectures logicielles ou matérielles utilisées pour la commande de la position utilisant des techniques d’intelligence artificielle [IA] utilisant l’apprentissage automatique, p. ex. les réseaux neuronaux
G05D 105/15 - Applications spécifiques des véhicules commandés pour récolter, semer ou faucher, dans l’agriculture ou la sylviculture
A system for mapping yield in real time or near real-time comprising: determining when crop enters a harvester head via one or more sensors; determining when the crop reaches a yield sensor; measuring the time delay between the crop entering the harvester head and when the crop reaches a yield sensor; and adjusting the yield data to account for the time delay.
An on-the-go planting system utilizing soil organic matter data to prescribed seeding rate, hybrid/variety selection or soil treatment. The system weights at least two field attribute data types, such as soil organic matter data and normalized yield data to prescribe one or more outcomes. The system can also generate a yield potential value so as to prescribe the outcomes.
The devices, systems, and methods herein use air pressure to dispense seed into the ground in a controlled manner. In certain embodiments, a valve is actuated to push a single seed out of a seed chamber. The seed can be conveyed from the metering housing and through a seed delivery apparatus to the furrow at high speed. The seed is rapidly conveyed from the seed chamber to the furrow by a precisely controlled air pulse to eliminate variation enable high planting speeds.
A system for flow control and measurement comprising a fluid tank, a pump in communication with the fluid tank, a manifold in communication with the pump configured to distribute fluid flow to two or more individual lines, and at least one flow device in line with each of the two or more individual lines. The at least one flow device comprising a housing, a hose disposed within the housing, a compression plate configured to compress the hose against the housing, the compression sufficient to close a lumen of the hose when fluid is not flowing through the hose, and at least one sensor configured to determine the position of the compression plate relative to the housing, where the position of the compression plate indicates pressure inside the hose.
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pressionDistribution de bouesAdaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
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
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DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEED TRENCH MONITORING AND CLOSING
The disclosed devices, systems and methods relate to agricultural planters, particularly to a two-stage closing system for a planter row unit. In some implementations, the row unit includes a soil engaging member, where the soil engaging member engages at least one sidewall of a trench and displaces soil from the sidewall to cover the seed. In further implementations, the row unit includes a sensing system for sensing sidewall compaction and/or soil moisture.
A01C 5/06 - Machines pour ouvrir ou recouvrir des rigoles ou des sillons pour l'ensemencement ou la plantation
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
A stalk sensor comprising a first wand comprising a contact surface at a distal end, a first magnet disposed at a distal end of the first wand, a second wand comprising a contact surface at a distal end, and a second magnet disposed at a distal end of the second wand, the magnet configured to attract the first magnet and thereby the first wand into contact with the second wand at the contact surfaces with the second wand, wherein the first contact surface and the second contact surface are in contact when the stalk sensor is in a home position. The stalk sensor wherein the wands are self-aligning on horizontal and vertical axes.
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
A01D 34/00 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
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Devices, Systems, And Methods For Sensing The Cross-Sectional Area Of Stalks
Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for use in agricultural, particularly for use in harvesting agricultural crop such as corn. Various implementations relate to methods and devices for measuring plant stalk cross-sectional area during harvest and providing additional methods of predicting and displaying yield on a row-by-row level in real time.
A01B 63/00 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
G01B 21/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur spécialement adaptés pour mesurer la longueur ou la largeur d'objets en mouvement
An agricultural row unit including a large capacity seed hopper and hopper lid configured for magnetic retention of the lid. Various implementations also include a built-in support stand. The hopper lid and magnetic retention allow for one handed removal and replacement of the hopper lid, increasing overall efficiency.
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to automatic calibration systems, methods and devices for use with vehicle systems such as grain cart and combine vehicle systems to calibrate the yield monitor via collected calibration load profile data that is processed and used to calibrate and recalibrate the system automatically.
The disclosure relates to the system and methods for generating a guidance path for automated navigation of large agricultural equipment. Vehicle path data from leading vehicles can be recorded, stored or inputted into the system for generation of guidance paths offset from the swaths traversed by the leading vehicle. Combines, planters sprayers and other vehicles utilizing guidance system can be used to record leading vehicle data for use by the following vehicle in real time or in subsequent cycles. Enterprise systems can manage multiple grain carts and/or combines or other vehicles to maximize efficiency.
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a hydraulic control system, comprising, the control system having a control unit configured to be in operational communication with a plurality of gauge wheel assemblies, a plurality of cylinders in operational communication with the plurality of gauge wheel assemblies, and a plurality of position sensors in operational communication with the plurality of cylinders, wherein the control unit comprises a feedback position command loop configured to calculate cylinder position error and issue valve commands.
F15B 21/08 - Systèmes de servomoteur comportant des moyens de commande actionnés électriquement
F15B 15/14 - Dispositifs actionnés par fluides pour déplacer un organe d'une position à une autreTransmission associée à ces dispositifs caractérisés par la structure de l'ensemble moteur le moteur étant du type à cylindre droit
A01B 63/00 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles
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SINGLE-STEP SEED PLACEMENT IN FURROW AND RELATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
A furrow opening and seed placement device configured to perform a planting sequence into one continuous action. The device comprising a substantially horizontal blade configured to be drawn through soil at a desired planting depth, an opening within the blade configured to allow seed to be deposited in soil below a bottom surface of the substantially horizontal blade, and one or more vertical elements configured to direct soil flow around the substantially horizontal blade.
A01C 5/06 - Machines pour ouvrir ou recouvrir des rigoles ou des sillons pour l'ensemencement ou la plantation
A01C 7/04 - Semoirs à graines isolées avec ou sans dispositifs à succion
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
26.
Adjustable seed meter and related systems and methods
Adjustable seed meters having a first seed disk having first openings defined therein and a second seed disk having second openings defined therein adjacent to the first openings such that the first and second openings are alignable to form adjustable seed cells. Various embodiments have a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the first and second seed disks in relation to each other. Other embodiments relate to methods of automatically adjusting a seed meter during operation of the overall planting system.
The disclosure relates to agricultural systems. The systems have stalk sensor assemblies and/or data visualization systems. The stalk sensor assemblies are configured for assessing the size and other characteristics about crops, such as corn and other grains entering an agricultural implement, such as a harvester. The stalk sensor assemblies may use an estimation of the stalk perimeter to establish stalk size and therefore further features about the crop. The visualization system utilizes data from the stalk sensor assemblies to calculate and display relevant information about the crop.
A combine unloading management system comprising one or more processors and one or more computer-readable storage media comprising instructions that configure the one or more processors to: determine a grain flow rate of grain flowing into a combine tank of a combine harvesting along a current pass of a grain field; determine a combine tank level corresponding to a current amount of grain in the combine tank; and determine a starting point for unloading the combine tank on-the-go into a grain cart, the starting point based on the grain flow rate and the combine tank level.
A seed delivery shield, comprising a shield body comprising at least one roll pin opening configured for mounting the shield body to a row unit shank via a roll pin and at least one debris relief opening, a retention apparatus configured to attach the shield body to a row unit, and a spring plate shaped to be at least partially engaged with a rear portion of the shield body and extending rearward toward a seed delivery tube. The spring plate configured to protect the row unit and seed tube from damage during and prior to planting operations.
A method for evaluating post emergence crops, comprising: capturing images of an area of interest at a first point in time; geo-referencing the images with as-planted data; processing the images to isolate individual plants with the images; modeling the surface of the individual plants; generating at least one crop characteristic for each individual plant; identifying a location for each individual plant; and comparing the locations with as-planted data of expected plant locations.
A planting system comprising a camera disposed at a distal end of a seed tube at or below ground level. The system may also include a processor in communication with the camera configured to processes images from the camera, and be configured to conduct image analysis to detect planting conditions including one or more of collapsed trench sidewalls, seed placement, crop residue within the trench, clods within the trench, a collapsed trench, “W” trench, trench size, seed depth, closing wheel operations, soil moisture, and seed bounce. The system may also include a command module in communication with the processor configured to automatically adjust one or more of planter row cleaners, supplemental row unit down force, supplemental closing wheel down force, closing wheel configuration, deployment of seed firmers, timing of application of liquid treatment, and seed meter ejection in response to detected planting conditions.
A method for determining cross track error, comprising calibrating a stalk sensor with two or more set points, detecting plant stalks by the stalk sensor, measuring a stalk angle for each plant stalk, and measuring presence and amount of cross track error based on the stalk angle.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
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Apparatus, Systems And Methods For Eliminating Cross-Track Error
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for reducing cross-track error in harvesting row crops such as corn. A cross track error system including a corn head, a row unit disposed on the corn head. The row unit including a set of stripper plates, a resilient member disposed proximal to the stripper plates, a sensor unit in communication with the resilient member, and a processor. The processor is constructed and arranged to process signals generated by the sensor unit in response to deflection of the resilient member.
A load cell adaptor having a first side for facing a row unit and including at least one contact pad engaged with the row unit, a second side comprising a seat, the seat shaped to be engaged with a load cell, and an opening shaped for engagement with a bolt. the load cell adaptor configured to provide a structure for precise use of a load cell on a traditional row unit.
A seed meter assembly comprising a main body assembly comprising, a pivot mounting point, a first meter half shell, a seed hopper, and two snap-in attachments. The meter assembly also including a meter cover assembly comprising a second meter half shell and a seed disc, wherein the meter cover assembly and the main body assembly are configured to be fitted together. The meter assembly also including a support structure configured to be attached to the two snap-in attachments to support the weight of the meter assembly and maintaining access to the meter assembly.
A method for generating a 2D orthomosaic map including obtaining a series of images of a field from a camera located on a ground based vehicle, processing the series of images to mark pixels of the ground based vehicle and optionally an implement, identifying, marking, and removing pixels containing plants, stitching together the series of images into a single map, and reintroducing pixels containing plants into the single map.
G06T 3/40 - Changement d'échelle d’images complètes ou de parties d’image, p. ex. agrandissement ou rétrécissement
G06T 11/40 - Remplissage d'une surface plane par addition d'attributs de surface, p. ex. de couleur ou de texture
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
An agricultural data system comprising at least one stalk sensor disposed on a harvester configured to sense incoming crop stalks, at least one processor in communication with the at least one stalk sensor, and a display in communication with the at least one processor, wherein the processor is configured to align as-planted data with as-harvested data from the at least one stalk sensor.
A seed delivery shield, comprising a shield body, a retention apparatus configured to attach the shield body to a row unit, and a spring plate shaped to be at least partially engaged with a rear portion of the shield body and extending rearward toward a seed delivery tube. The spring plate configured to protect the row unit and seed tube from damage during and prior to planting operations.
Disclosed herein are various embodiments of dual seed meters having a metering housing having first and second seed disks with a plurality of openings arranged along a curved path of each disk, wherein the disks overlap to form a convergence region such that seed traveling along the curved paths is delivered to a single point. Certain implementations also have a vacuum chamber defined between a first wall of the metering housing and the first and second seed disks and a seed chamber defined between a second wall of the metering housing and the first and second seed disks.
A yield estimation system comprising a harvester. The harvester comprising a plurality of row units, one or more stalk sensors on each of the plurality of row units, and a yield monitor in communication with the plurality of row units. The system also comprising a processor configured to correlate data from the one or more stalk sensors to data from the yield monitor on a row-by-row basis and a display configured to display the correlated data to a user.
A tile plow system, comprising a force sensor configured to detect an amount of tension on a conduit being fed through a tile plow, a system module in communication with the force sensor, and a display in communication with the system module. The system module comprises a processor and a memory. The tile plow system wherein the amount of tension on the conduit is compared to a threshold tension range, and wherein when the amount of tension of the conduit is outside of the threshold tension range corrective action is taken by the system.
E02F 5/10 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour consolider les tranchées ou fossésDragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des dispositions pour exécuter ou assembler des conduites ou pour poser des conduites ou des câbles
G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
An automatic steering system for an agricultural vehicle includes an assisted steering device and a controller or estimator operatively coupled to the assisted steering device and configured to adjust a calibration range. Adjusting the calibration range includes generating an estimated curvature for the vehicle based on a pose of the agricultural vehicle; generating an estimated encoder position of the encoder based on the estimated curvature; determining a current encoder position of the encoder; and adjusting the calibrated encoder range based on the estimated encoder position and the current encoder position.
B60W 50/06 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier pour améliorer la réponse dynamique du système d'aide à la conduite, p. ex. pour améliorer la vitesse de régulation, ou éviter le dépassement de la consigne ou l'instabilité
B62D 15/02 - Indicateurs de direction ou aides de direction
An automatic steering system for an agricultural vehicle includes a controller operably coupled to a steering sensor configured to provide a feedback signal that includes vehicle steering information for automatically controlling the steering device. The controller is configured to receive the feedback signal and current steering information from the steering sensor and determine desired steering rate information based on the current steering information and a desired steering position. The controller is also configured to compare a current steering rate to the desired steering rate information and disengage automatic steering control based on comparing the current steering rate to the desired steering rate information. Automatic steering systems including assisted steering devices and methods for steering an agricultural vehicle are also provided.
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p. ex. circuits de commande
B62D 5/04 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance électrique, p. ex. au moyen d'un servomoteur relié au boîtier de direction ou faisant partie de celui-ci
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Apparatus, Systems, And Methods For Row Crop Headers
A crop header adjustment system including a plurality of row units, a plurality of dividers disposed between the row units, a plurality of pitch adjustment mechanisms operatively engaged with each of the plurality of dividers, and a controller in communication with the each of the plurality of pitch adjustment mechanisms. The controller configured to adjust the pitch of the plurality of the dividers on-the-go in response to changing conditions.
A seed delivery system including a seed meter, a flighted belt configured to accept seed from the seed meter, transport seeds to an ejection location, and eject seeds into a seed trench, and a controller in communication with the flighted belt configured to control the speed of the flighted belt, wherein the controller is configured to dynamically adjust the speed of the flighted belt.
Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for protecting open seed trenches form ingress of foreign material, such as plant residue. The preventing foreign material from entering the open seed trench during planting increases crop yield by minimizing delayed germination and late plant emergence. Various implementations of adjustable row cleaners may be used to prevent ingress of foreign material. Also, various shields may be disposed on the row units of a planter to prevent ingress of foreign material.
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 49/02 - Machines combinées à plusieurs outils de travail de la terre de nature différente
A01C 5/06 - Machines pour ouvrir ou recouvrir des rigoles ou des sillons pour l'ensemencement ou la plantation
An agricultural row unit having a coulter assembly comprising a pair of gauge wheels and a coulter between the pair of gauge wheels, wherein the coulter is configured to penetrate soil and cut debris. The row unit also having a soil engaging assembly comprising a sweep and a seed tube, wherein the sweep is configured to open a seed channel and the seed tube is configured to deposit seeds into the seed channel. The row unit also including a closing assembly configured to replace soil displaced by the coulter and sweep. The row unit configured for independent and optionally automatic variable depth control of the seed channel.
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for on-the-go monitoring and controlled feedback in a supplemental downforce application. Certain implementations provide real-time monitoring of furrow depth via contact and non-contact approaches, some of which are combined with gauge wheel feedback to calibrate and otherwise control the application of supplemental downforce to the row unit. A combination of sensor types are employed in collecting furrow depth measurements, which can be used to adjust the supplemental downforce through a control system module. A gauge wheel load sensor may be used to modify the application of supplemental downforce.
A01B 63/00 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles
G01B 11/22 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la profondeur
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
49.
Harvesting system for row-by-row control of a harvester
An electrically driven corn head and/or a corn head retrofitted with individual electric motor assemblies on each corn head. The corn head configured for row-by-row control of harvesting operations. The corn head and associated systems count and estimate size of stalks and ears. Further the system is configured to measure yield.
Various methods, systems, and devices for flexible and accurate seed spacing control in a seed planting system. The various embodiments receive singulated seed from a metering device and control movement of the seed toward a seed spacing device that receives the seed. The seed spacing device, which is disposed near the soil surface, independently controls the ejection of the seed from the device and thus the spacing of the seed in the furrow.
The disclosed apparatus, systems, and methods relate to an automated hitch and various alternative devices to adjust the orientation of an agricultural implement and component parts thereof, including but not limited to a planter toolbar and/or planter row units relative to the soil surface to ensure the implement/components parts thereof maintain a position parallel to the soil surface.
A01B 63/14 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles pour instruments à traction animale ou mécanique
A01B 79/02 - Méthodes de travail de la terre en combinaison avec d'autres opérations agricoles, p. ex. fertilisation, plantation
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Visual Boundary Segmentations And Obstacle Mapping For Agricultural Vehicles
A collision avoidance system including an agricultural vehicle, at least one sensor disposed on the vehicle, a GPS disposed on the vehicle, where the GPS in communication with the sensor, and a storage medium. The sensor is constructed and arranged to detect obstacles and in conjunction with the GPS locate and map the objects for storage of the obstacle's location in the storage medium.
G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
G01S 19/49 - Détermination de position en combinant ou en commutant entre les solutions de position dérivées du système de positionnement par satellite à radiophares et les solutions de position dérivées d'un autre système l'autre système étant un système de position inertielle, p. ex. en hybridation lâche
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
53.
Apparatus, Systems And Methods For Grain Cart-Grain Truck Alignment And Control Using Gnss And / Or Distance Sensors
The disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for a system for guiding a tractor and auger cart alongside a grain truck so the load can be transferred quickly with a high degree of position accuracy. This will avoid common issues with this process that result in collisions or spilled grain. The system will allow less qualified operators to perform at a higher level, eliminate errors that slow the process and/or result in down time, or slow the unloading process. Methods are disclosed that sense the position, orientation, and size of a receiving vehicle and create a guidance line for a tractor automated steering system to follow.
G01S 19/39 - Détermination d'une solution de navigation au moyen des signaux émis par un système de positionnement satellitaire à radiophares le système de positionnement satellitaire à radiophares transmettant des messages horodatés, p. ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système mondial de satellites de navigation] ou GALILEO
G01S 19/40 - Correction de position, de vitesse ou d'attitude
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for reducing cross-track error in harvesting row crops such as corn. A cross track error system including a corn head, a row unit disposed on the corn head. The row unit including a set of stripper plates, a resilient member disposed proximal to the stripper plates, a sensor unit in communication with the resilient member, and a processor. The processor is constructed and arranged to process signals generated by the sensor unit in response to deflection of the resilient member.
An apparatus, system, and method that relate to a physical stalk sensing system comprising at least one resilient member. Sensors having the resilient member or members are able to estimate the size of the stalks of row crops as they pass through a field, such as a corn field. The sensors can be mounted on a corn head and the results can be analyzed and visualized. A system for predicting crop yields in real-time or near real-time. A system for adjusting a stripper plate gap.
Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for use in agricultural, particularly for use in harvesting agricultural crop such as corn. Various implementations relate to methods and devices for measuring plant stalk cross-sectional area during harvest and providing additional methods of predicting and displaying yield on a row-by-row level in real time.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
A01B 63/00 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles
G01B 21/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur spécialement adaptés pour mesurer la longueur ou la largeur d'objets en mouvement
Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for use in agricultural, particularly for use in harvesting agricultural crop such as corn. Various implementations relate to devices, systems, and methods for increasing yield by emitting warnings when the corn head to not at the proper height.
G01B 21/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur spécialement adaptés pour mesurer la longueur ou la largeur d'objets en mouvement
The disclosure relates to agricultural systems. The systems have stalk sensor assemblies and/or data visualization systems. The stalk sensor assemblies are configured for assessing the size and other characteristics about crops, such as corn and other grains entering an agricultural implement, such as a harvester. The stalk sensor assemblies may use an estimation of the stalk perimeter to establish stalk size and therefore further features about the crop. The visualization system utilizes data from the stalk sensor assemblies to calculate and display relevant information about the crop.
A system for monitoring rocks in a field. The system includes at least one row unit having an opening disk, a gauge wheel, and a gauge wheel load sensor. The system further includes a processor and a storage media. In various implementations, the system evaluates gauge wheel load sensor data, vertical acceleration data, and/or down force bore pressure data to detect when a row unit strikes a rock. In some implementations, the system can detect the size of the rock, the location of the rock within the soil, and the severity of a rock strike.
A01C 14/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la plantation non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
60.
Row Unit Arm Sensor And Associated Systems And Methods
The disclosure relates to agricultural planter and associated devices and systems. In various implementations, the planter includes a toolbar and at least one row unit. Each row unit may include at least one parallel bar and a sensor fixedly attached to the toolbar and rotatably fixed to the at least one parallel bar. The sensor is configured to measure the movement of the at least one row unit relative to the toolbar. This detected movement of the row unit is indicative of row unit position that may be used by a monitoring system to evaluate various parameters and situations during high speed planting.
The disclosure is related to an aerial guidance system, comprising an imaging device and a processor. In some implementations, the processor is configured to process acquired images, and generate guidance paths. In some implementations the imaging device is a satellite, and the acquired images are stored on a centralized platform.
A01B 69/00 - Direction des machines ou instruments agricolesGuidage des machines ou instruments agricoles selon un parcours déterminé
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
Disclosed herein is an agricultural testing system. In various implementations the testing system includes a row control module, a sensor in communication with the row control module, and a seed delivery system in communication with the row control module. In these implementations, the system is configured such that the seed delivery system is activated by activation of the sensor. In some implementations, the sensor is a magnetic sensor.
The disclosed devices, systems and methods relate to agricultural planters, particularly to a two-stage closing system for a planter row unit. In some implementations, the row unit includes a soil engaging member, where the soil engaging member engages at least one sidewall of a trench and displaces soil from the sidewall to cover the seed. In further implementations, the row unit includes a sensing system for sensing sidewall compaction and/or soil moisture.
A01C 5/06 - Machines pour ouvrir ou recouvrir des rigoles ou des sillons pour l'ensemencement ou la plantation
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
The disclosure relates to devices, systems, and corresponding methods to be used in connection with agricultural planters. More particularly to a vacuum and generator system including a housing, a fan assembly within the housing, a generator, and a hydraulic motor. Some implementations include a voltage regulator or voltage regulation module. The system allow for adjustable fan control without affecting electrical output, integral cooling, and multi-level voltage output from a single generator. Additionally, the system provides greater efficiency in operating an agricultural implement.
The disclosure is related to agricultural row units. The row unit comprising a gauge wheel, a slicing sick, a seed knife, at least one closing wheel, and a press wheel. The gauge wheel and the press wheel may be mechanically linked via a linkage. The linkage may include an adjustable pivot point. In various implementations the slicing disc may be vertically adjustable.
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a physical stalk sensing system comprising at least one resilient member. Sensors having the resilient member or members are able to estimate the size of the stalks of row crops as they pass through a field, such as a corn field. The sensors can be mounted on a corn head and the results can be analyzed and visualized.
Adjustable seed meters having a first seed disk having first openings defined therein and a second seed disk having second openings defined therein adjacent to the first openings such that the first and second openings are alignable to form adjustable seed cells. Various embodiments have a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the first and second seed disks in relation to each other. Other embodiments relate to methods of automatically adjusting a seed meter during operation of the overall planting system.
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a steerable toolbar. The toolbar is able to rotate relative to the tractor or other driving vehicle to reduce misalignment and/or cross-track error. Actuators can be utilized with draft links to pivot the toolbar around a central pivot point and improve the following path of the toolbar implement.
The disclosure relates to the system and methods for generating a guidance path for automated navigation of large agricultural equipment. Vehicle path data from leading vehicles can be recorded, stored or inputted into the system for generation of guidance paths offset from the swaths traversed by the leading vehicle. Combines, planters sprayers and other vehicles utilizing guidance system can be used to record leading vehicle data for use by the following vehicle in real time or in subsequent cycles. Enterprise systems can manage multiple grain carts and/or combines or other vehicles to maximize efficiency.
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
B60K 35/00 - Instruments spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement d’instruments dans ou sur des véhicules
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B60K 35/10 - Dispositions d'entrée, c.-à-d. de l'utilisateur au véhicule, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci
B60K 35/28 - Dispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par le type d’informations de sortie, p. ex. divertissement vidéo ou informations sur la dynamique du véhiculeDispositions de sortie, c.-à-d. du véhicule à l'utilisateur, associées aux fonctions du véhicule ou spécialement adaptées à celles-ci caractérisées par la finalité des informations de sortie, p. ex. pour attirer l'attention du conducteur
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to fluid distribution systems. The fluid distribution systems being made up of a plurality of positive displacement pumps disposed on a fluid distribution manifold and proximate to the tank and the point of product discharge. The system optionally has a valve system for precision control of fluid discharge.
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
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to guidance and visualization systems for autosteering systems of agricultural implements. The system allows the operator to visualize the guidance paths throughout a field map or region to allow for the ability of the operator to make adjustments prior to engaging the auto steering unit, such as to row headings and positions.
G01C 21/36 - Dispositions d'entrée/sortie pour des calculateurs embarqués
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
72.
Controlled air pulse metering apparatus for an agricultural planter and related systems and methods
Seed meters implementing air pressure to dispense seed into the ground in a controlled manner. In certain embodiments, a valve is actuated to push a single seed out of a seed chamber. The seed can be conveyed from the metering housing and through a seed delivery apparatus to the furrow at high speed. The seed is rapidly conveyed from the seed chamber to the furrow by a precisely controlled air pulse to eliminate variation enable high planting speeds.
The present disclosure is related to agricultural devices, system, and methods, particularly for detecting and measuring plant stalks during harvest. The system may comprise a harvesting row unit, with a camera, a processing unit, and an in-cab display. The system may additionally include a stalk alignment guide, a leaf shield, an artificial light source, and/or a lens cleaning apparatus.
G08C 19/22 - Systèmes de transmission de signaux électriques dans lesquels la transmission est par impulsions par variation de la durée d'impulsions individuelles
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
A dual seed meter having a metering housing having first and second seed disks with a plurality of openings arranged along a curved path of each disk, wherein the disks overlap to form a convergence region such that seed traveling along the curved paths is delivered to a single point. Certain implementations also have a vacuum chamber defined between a first wall of the metering housing and the first and second seed disks and a seed chamber defined between a second wall of the metering housing and the first and second seed disks.
The disclosure is directed to an on-the-go planting system utilizing soil organic matter data to prescribed seeding rate, hybrid/variety selection or soil treatment. The system weights at least two field attribute data types, such as soil organic matter data and normalized yield data to prescribe one or more outcomes. The system can also generate a yield potential value so as to prescribe the outcomes.
The disclosure relates to agricultural systems. The systems have stalk sensor assemblies and/or data visualization systems. The stalk sensor assemblies are configured for assessing the size and other characteristics about crops, such as corn and other grains entering an agricultural implement, such as a harvester. The stalk sensor assemblies may use an estimation of the stalk perimeter to establish stalk size and therefore further features about the crop. The visualization system utilizes data from the stalk sensor assemblies to calculate and display relevant information about the crop.
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to fluid distribution systems. The fluid distribution systems being made up of a plurality of positive displacement pumps disposed on a fluid distribution manifold and proximate to the tank and the point of product discharge. The system optionally has a valve system for precision control of fluid discharge.
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to fluid distribution systems. The fluid distribution systems being made up of a plurality of positive displacement pumps disposed on a fluid distribution manifold and proximate to the tank and the point of product discharge. The system optionally has a valve system for precision control of fluid discharge.
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
F04B 49/00 - Commande des "machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ou mesures de sécurité les concernant non prévues dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
A01C 7/06 - Semoirs combinés avec des appareils de fertilisation
A01C 7/04 - Semoirs à graines isolées avec ou sans dispositifs à succion
79.
Seed spacing device for an agricultural planter and related systems and methods
Various methods, systems, and devices for flexible and accurate seed spacing control in a seed planting system. The various embodiments receive singulated seed from a metering device and control movement of the seed toward a seed spacing device that receives the seed. The seed spacing device, which is disposed near the soil surface, independently controls the ejection of the seed from the device and thus the spacing of the seed in the furrow.
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to determining cross track error between a stored planted location and the actual physical location of plants. An array of active light sensors is mounted on a vehicle for travel above the plants. The array of active light sensors generate an electrical signal from each sensor corresponding to the reflected light from the sensor. A computer system generates a reflectance curve from the array of sensors to determine the location of a plant below the array of sensors and also generates the cross track error.
G01C 3/08 - Utilisation de détecteurs électriques de radiations
G01P 5/00 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides
G01S 17/46 - Détermination indirecte des données relatives à la position
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
81.
CONTROLLED AIR PULSE METERING APPARATUS FOR AN AGRICULTURAL PLANTER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
The devices, systems, and methods herein use air pressure to dispense seed into the ground in a controlled manner. In certain embodiments, a valve is actuated to push a single seed out of a seed chamber. The seed can be conveyed from the metering housing and through a seed delivery apparatus to the furrow at high speed. The rapid conveyance from the seed chamber to the furrow by the precisely controlled air pulse eliminates the variation from known metering and delivery technologies and enables higher planting speeds.
The devices, systems, and methods herein use air pressure to dispense seed into the ground in a controlled manner. In certain embodiments, a valve is actuated to push a single seed out of a seed chamber. The seed can be conveyed from the metering housing and through a seed delivery apparatus to the furrow at high speed. The seed is rapid conveyed from the seed chamber to the furrow by a precisely controlled air pulse to eliminate variation and enable high planting speeds.
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for the selective application of down pressure or downforce to a row unit. Each row unit has a dual-action actuator which is in fluidic communication with the hydraulic system for independent control of the supplemental downforce. The pressure line can be directly routed to the lift chamber for a constant supply of up pressure, with down pressure selectively applied to the down chamber for accurate control of the supplemental downforce system.
A01C 5/04 - Machines pour ouvrir ou recouvrir des trous pour l'ensemencement ou la plantation
A01C 5/06 - Machines pour ouvrir ou recouvrir des rigoles ou des sillons pour l'ensemencement ou la plantation
F15B 7/00 - Systèmes de manœuvre utilisant la pression d'un fluide dans lesquels le mouvement produit est lié de façon définie au débit d'une pompe volumétriqueTélémoteurs
84.
Prediction of amount of crop or product remaining for field
A method for managing agricultural operations by predicting amount of crop or product remaining for a field includes performing agricultural operations on at least a portion of a field using an agricultural machine, sensing data associated with the agricultural operations using sensors associated with the agricultural machine, communicating the data associated with the agricultural operations to a computing device, analyzing the data associated with the agricultural operations performed using the computing device to determine an area prediction for a remaining portion of the field upon which the agricultural operations are to be performed, and using the area prediction for the remaining portion of the field by the computing device to determine a time associated with completing the agricultural operations for the field or an amount of material or other resources associated with completing the agricultural operations for the field.
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
85.
Apparatus, systems and methods for cross track error calculation from active sensors
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to determining cross track error between a stored planted location and the actual physical location of plants. An array of active light sensors is mounted on a vehicle for travel above the plants. The array of active light sensors generate an electrical signal from each sensor corresponding to the reflected light from the sensor. A computer system generates a reflectance curve from the array of sensors to determine the location of a plant below the array of sensors and also generates the cross track error.
G01C 3/08 - Utilisation de détecteurs électriques de radiations
G01P 5/00 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides
G01S 17/46 - Détermination indirecte des données relatives à la position
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
86.
Curved path approximation in vehicle guidance systems and methods
Improved vehicle guidance systems and methods are provided. A generated guidance curve approximates a vehicle trajectory path comprising a set of two-dimensional reference points. The guidance curve is based on a summed and weighted radial basis functions. Weighting is associated with coefficients calculated using linear least-squares regression to minimize approximation error between the guidance curve and the vehicle trajectory path. Guidance instructions are based, at least in part, on a nearest location point, and a tangent direction and curvature of the guidance curve at the nearest location point. The controller autonomously guides the vehicle along the guidance curve. The basis functions can have a cardinality less than a cardinality of the reference points. A distorting effect at the path ends can be minimized by augmenting the path ends of the vehicle trajectory path. Irregular reference point spacing can be mitigated using regularization techniques.
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
87.
Cross track error calculation from active light sensors
Disclosed is apparatus for determining cross track error between a stored planted location and the actual physical location of plants. An array of active light sensors is mounted on a vehicle for travel above the plants. The array of active light sensors generate an electrical signal from each sensor corresponding to the reflected light from the sensor. A computer system generates a reflectance curve from the array of sensors to determine the location of a plant below the array of sensors and also generates the cross track error.
G01C 3/08 - Utilisation de détecteurs électriques de radiations
G01P 5/00 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides
G01S 17/46 - Détermination indirecte des données relatives à la position
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
88.
On-the go soil sensors and control methods for agricultural machines
An on-the-go monitor and control means and method for an agriculture machines includes on-the-go soil sensors that can be used to control tillage and seeding depth. On seeder implements, the sensors provide information that affects uniform plant emergence.
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 63/00 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles
G01K 1/14 - SupportsDispositifs de fixationDispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers
A01B 63/111 - Réglage de la profondeur de travail des instruments
G01B 21/18 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la profondeur
89.
On-the go soil sensors and control methods for agricultural machines
An on-the-go monitor and control means and method for an agriculture machines includes on-the-go soil sensors that can be used to control tillage and seeding depth. On seeder implements, the sensors provide information that affects uniform plant emergence.
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 63/00 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles
G01K 1/14 - SupportsDispositifs de fixationDispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers
A01B 63/111 - Réglage de la profondeur de travail des instruments
G01B 21/18 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la profondeur
90.
Device and methods for quantifying plants using an active light sensor for scanning plants in a defined area
A method of quantifying growing plants in an area is disclosed wherein the area is scanned with an active light sensor which provides a data signal when a plant is present that is distinct from the data signal provided when a plant is not present. The data signal is analyzed to determine at least plant population densities, the spacing of plants, the number of emerged plants versus planted seeds, the size of the area that has unproductive plants or an estimate economic and/or yield loss. Overlapping sample areas can be used to improve the accurate quantification of plants.
A01G 7/06 - Traitement des arbres ou des plantes en cours de croissance, p. ex. pour prévenir la décomposition du bois, pour teinter les fleurs ou le bois, pour prolonger la vie des plantes
G01J 1/16 - Photométrie, p. ex. posemètres photographiques par comparaison avec une lumière de référence ou avec une valeur électrique de référence en utilisant des détecteurs électriques de radiations
91.
Method for automatic location identification of electronic devices on agricultural implements
A system for performing agricultural operations includes a plurality of electronic modules for use on an agricultural machine, the plurality of electronic modules configured for controlling agricultural operations associated with the agricultural machine, at least one shared data bus operatively connected to each of the plurality of electronic modules, wherein each of the plurality of electronic modules being configured to monitor the at least one shared data bus and determine an unused location for itself and claim the location, wherein the system uses the location of each of the plurality of electronic modules in controlling the agricultural operations associated with the agricultural machine. A method provides for automatic assignment of a physical (or logical) address to each of a plurality of devices mounted on either a vehicle or implement used for an agricultural operation.
G06F 7/70 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour effectuer des calculs en utilisant une représentation numérique non codée, c.-à-d. une représentation de nombres sans baseDispositifs de calcul utilisant une combinaison de représentations de nombres codées et non codées utilisant des trains d'impulsions stochastiques, c.-à-d. des impulsions apparaissant au hasard et dont la moyenne des taux d'impulsion représente des nombres
A control system for a seeder implement with a plurality of row units grouped into one or more sections, is provided. The control system includes an intelligent control, a plurality of down force sensors electrically connected to the intelligent control, each of the one or more sections having at least one down force sensor associated therewith. The system further includes a plurality of down force actuators electrically connected to the intelligent control, each of the row units associated with at least one of the plurality of down force actuators. The intelligent control is configured to determine whether each of the one or more sections is in a plant zone or a no plant zone and to control down force applied by the plurality of down force actuators differently when one or more of the plurality of sections is in a no plant zone.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
A method for compensating for planter shut off delay in a planter includes automatically calculating by an intelligent control associated with the planter, a time delay look-ahead distance based on groundspeed of the planter and a time delay, and a total look-ahead distance based on the time delay look-ahead distance and a distance delay look ahead distance. The method further includes determining by the intelligent control if seeding should be off or on at a point in the field at the total look ahead distance, and sending a signal to a row shutoff device of the planter to control the seeding. A control system is also provided.
A combine bin level monitor may include a yield monitor to determine how much grain has been added to the combine tank, a container weighing system (e.g. scales on a grain cart) that measures the amount of grain unloaded from the combine tank and wirelessly transfers the amount to the combine bin level monitoring system. The system further includes a software routine in the combine bin level monitoring system that calculates and displays the bin level by adding grain accumulated by the yield monitor and subtracting grain accumulated by the container weighing system from the last known amount of grain in the combine tank. The accumulated grain is the amount accumulated since the last time the amount of grain in the combine tank was known.
A combine bin level monitor may include a yield monitor to determine how much grain has been added to the combine tank, a container weighing system (e.g. scales on a grain cart) that measures the amount of grain unloaded from the combine tank and wirelessly transfers the amount to the combine bin level monitoring system. The system further includes a software routine in the combine bin level monitoring system that calculates and displays the bin level by adding grain accumulated by the yield monitor and subtracting grain accumulated by the container weighing system from the last known amount of grain in the combine tank. The accumulated grain is the amount accumulated since the last time the amount of grain in the combine tank was known.
A method of predicting the number of passes a harvesting machine can complete within a field without unloading grain from a grain tank of the harvesting machine includes determining a reference pass, the reference pass having a reference pass amount of crop, an optional reference pass distance, and a reference pass spatial location. The method further includes determining an amount of crop in the grain tank of the harvesting machine. The method further includes calculating a number of predicted passes from a capacity of the grain tank of the harvesting machine, the amount of crop in the grain tank of the harvesting machine, and the reference pass amount of crop and displaying the number of predicted passes.
A method and apparatus are described for creating a pass marker in a field. During planting, planting of seed is stopped and started on pass marker rows differently than on adjacent rows to create a visible offset to assist a harvester or applicator to find and drive down the right row to prevent skips and overlaps.
Disclosed is a control apparatus for a planter implement having a drill shaft and at least one row unit including a seed meter. A clutch unit is mounted inside the row unit so that it is protected against contact and damage by crop debris and other material passing by the planting implement. An input of the clutch driven off of the drill shaft of the planting implement and an output of the clutch is operably connected to the seed meter so that operation of the clutch unit interrupts dispensing of seed by the seed meter. The clutch unit is controlled by an electrical control system to limit or prevent overlap of seed being planted by the planting implement.
Control apparatus for a pneumatic seed meter having a seed disc that uses a pneumatic pressure differential to hold and release seed on a rotating disc. The control apparatus is controlled to disrupt the pressure differential in an area of the rotating disc to selectively disrupt planting of seed by the seed meter to, for example, reduce overlap planting.
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