Patent classifications
A01C23/00
Traveling vehicle
A traveling vehicle includes a controller to control a posture of a work machine via a connector. The controller observes whether a farm field surface on which the traveling vehicle travels and the work machine maintain a predetermined positional relationship therebetween, and controls the posture of the work machine when a positional relationship between the farm field surface and the work machine changes from the predetermined positional relationship, so that the positional relationship thus changed is reset to the predetermined positional relationship.
Systems and methods for spraying seeds dispensed from a high-speed planter
A planter system for planting seeds and spraying fluid includes a seeder assembly including a seed tube, a seed meter configured to dispense a seed into the seed tube, and a conveyor apparatus configured to carry the seed through the seed tube. The planter system also includes a sensor configured to transmit a detection signal upon detection of the seed passing a detection location. The planter system also includes a control system configured to determine a travel time of the seed from the detection location to a furrow based on a baseline drop time for the seed, a baseline travel speed of the seeder assembly, and an operating travel speed of the seeder assembly. The control system is configured to transmit a control signal to a valve coupled to a nozzle assembly based on the travel time and the detection signal to spray the fluid on or adjacent the seed.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING WEEDS WITHIN A FIELD DURING AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING OPERATION
A system for identifying weeds present within a field includes an imaging device configured to capture an image depicting a plurality of plants present within the field. Furthermore, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the imaging device, with the computing system configured to receive the image captured by the imaging device. Additionally, the computing system is configured to identify a stalk of each of the plurality of the plants depicted within the received image. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine a parameter associated with each identified stalk. In addition, the computing system is configured to identify each plant of the plurality of plants as a crop or a weed based on the corresponding determined parameter.
DRIP IRRIGATION TREATMENT DEVICE FOR RECHARGING DOMESTIC SEWAGE INTO FARMLAND
A drip irrigation treatment device, which comprises a water storage tank, wherein a partition plate is arranged in the water storage tank and divides the interior of the water storage tank into a conveying cavity and a purifying cavity, one side of the conveying cavity and one side of the purifying cavity are jointly connected with a first water conveying mechanism, a protection box is arranged on one side of the water storage tank, a filter box is arranged in the protection box, one side of the upper end of the protection box is connected with a sewage conveying pipe, the lower end of the sewage conveying pipe corresponds to the filter box, a filtering mechanism is arranged in the filter box, a buffer moving mechanism is arranged on the periphery of the filter box, and a rotating mechanism is arranged on one side in the protection box.
SPRAY BOOM HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
A boom height control system for an agricultural crop sprayer includes a spray boom and an actuator arranged to adjust a position of at least a portion of the spray boom in response to a position adjustment command. A speed sensor is provided to measure a forward speed of the sprayer and generate a speed value. A position sensor is provided to measure a current position of the spray boom portion and generate a current position value. A controller is in communication with the speed sensor, the position sensor and the actuator. The controller is configured to generate the position adjustment command based upon a target position value, a current position value and a speed value.
Implements and application units for placement of applications with respect to agricultural plants of agricultural fields
Described herein are implements and applicators for placement of fluid applications with respect to agricultural plants of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a fluid applicator for applying fluid to plants in rows in a field includes a frame, at least one applicator arm disposed in a rhizosphere of plants during fluid flow through the applicator, and a fluid conduit connected to the frame and disposed in the row between plants to deliver fluid to the row between plants.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SPRAYING OPERATIONS WITH AN AGRICULTURAL APPLICATOR
A system for an agricultural sprayer includes a boom assembly operably coupled with a chassis. A steering system is operably coupled with the chassis and includes a steering sensor. The system also includes one or more imaging devices and one or more nozzle assemblies. A computing system is operably coupled with the one or more imaging devices and the one or more nozzle assemblies. The computing system is configured to receive data related to a first imaged portion of an agricultural field from the one or more imaging devices; identify a target within the first imaged portion of the agricultural field; receive data related to an inputted steering command from the steering system; and determine a target offset of the target relative to the sprayer path and a boom offset of the assembly relative to the sprayer path.
Mobile fertilizer device for storing and supplying multiple fertilizers to a greenhouse
A mobile device for storing and supplying multiple liquid fertilizers, comprising a housing, enclosing: two or more storage units, each suitable for storing a liquid fertilizer, wherein each storage unit is provided with a storage unit level measurement system, a storage unit filling system and a storage unit venting system; a safety drain liquid fertilizer storage, comprising at least two separate collectors for the separate containment of spilled liquid fertilizer; a dosing and controlling system; and wherein the housing is equipped with a connection for the input of a water flow, at least two connections for the output of liquid fertilizer, and an output for venting gasses.
PROTECTIVE COVER
A protective cover in combination with a liquid fertilizer system prevents leftover plant matter from damaging a tube carrying liquid fertilizer, particularly when the field is no-till. The protective cover is installed, without modification to the planter or liquid fertilizer system, using a mounting flange that is attached to a leading wall through a standoff wall. A bottom angled wall is located opposite the standoff wall. Side walls extend from the leading wall and cooperate with the bottom angled wall to form a protective area for the liquid fertilizer tube. When in use, the leftover plant matter contacts the protective cover instead of the liquid fertilizer tube. The protective cover may include access gaps between the side walls and the standoff wall and/or bottom angled wall, depending on the configuration of the liquid fertilizer system.
System and method for controlling the ground speed of an agricultural sprayer based on a spray quality parameter
A system for controlling a ground speed of an agricultural sprayer includes a boom and a nozzle mounted on the boom. The nozzle, in turn, is configured to dispense a fan of an agricultural fluid as the agricultural sprayer travels across a field. Additionally, the system includes a sensor configured to capture data indicative of a spray quality parameter associated with the dispensed fan of the agricultural fluid. Furthermore, the system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. As such, the controller is configured to receive the captured data from the sensor as the agricultural sprayer travels across the field. Moreover, the controller is configured to determine the spray quality parameter based on the received data. In addition, the controller is configured to control a ground speed of the agricultural sprayer based on the determined spray quality parameter.