Patent classifications
A01C15/18
Method for spreading spreading material onto agricultural land
The invention relates to a method for spreading spreading material onto agricultural land (12) by way of an agricultural spreader (10), with the steps of: providing information on spreading boundaries (14) of agricultural land (12) to an electronic control device and moving the agricultural spreader (10) in the direction of a predetermined activation point in the vicinity of a spreading boundary (14) of the agricultural land (12) at which the start of dispensing spreading material onto at least one spreading disk is intended, where, while the dispensing of the spreading material is interrupted, the electronic control device automatically induces an anticipatory setting for a start configuration predetermined for the activation point at the agricultural spreader (10) before the agricultural spreader (10) reaches the activation point.
Method for spreading spreading material onto agricultural land
The invention relates to a method for spreading spreading material onto agricultural land (12) by way of an agricultural spreader (10), with the steps of: providing information on spreading boundaries (14) of agricultural land (12) to an electronic control device and moving the agricultural spreader (10) in the direction of a predetermined activation point in the vicinity of a spreading boundary (14) of the agricultural land (12) at which the start of dispensing spreading material onto at least one spreading disk is intended, where, while the dispensing of the spreading material is interrupted, the electronic control device automatically induces an anticipatory setting for a start configuration predetermined for the activation point at the agricultural spreader (10) before the agricultural spreader (10) reaches the activation point.
SELF-PROPELLED FRONT NUTRIENT SPREADING VEHICLE
The present disclosure provides a large-scale, self-propelled nutrient spreading vehicle for efficient and precise nutrient distribution. The nutrient spreading vehicle features a drive chassis supporting an engine, wheels, and a transmission, enabling self-propelled movement. A nutrient hopper stores nutrients, while a front-mounted spreader, controlled through an in-cabin user interface, allows for adjustable discharge of the nutrients. The vehicle's conveyor system transports the nutrients from the hopper under the vehicle cabin to the front-mounted spreader. The vehicle cabin is mounted above the conveyor system, providing operators with an unobstructed view of the nutrient discharge process, thereby enhancing control and precision. Additionally, the nutrient spreading vehicle accommodates interchangeable nutrient spreaders. Control systems with adjustable parameters allow dynamic adjustment of nutrient transport and spread characteristics.
SELF-PROPELLED FRONT NUTRIENT SPREADING VEHICLE
The present disclosure provides a large-scale, self-propelled nutrient spreading vehicle for efficient and precise nutrient distribution. The nutrient spreading vehicle features a drive chassis supporting an engine, wheels, and a transmission, enabling self-propelled movement. A nutrient hopper stores nutrients, while a front-mounted spreader, controlled through an in-cabin user interface, allows for adjustable discharge of the nutrients. The vehicle's conveyor system transports the nutrients from the hopper under the vehicle cabin to the front-mounted spreader. The vehicle cabin is mounted above the conveyor system, providing operators with an unobstructed view of the nutrient discharge process, thereby enhancing control and precision. Additionally, the nutrient spreading vehicle accommodates interchangeable nutrient spreaders. Control systems with adjustable parameters allow dynamic adjustment of nutrient transport and spread characteristics.
Solid Material Application Systems and Related Application Machines and Methods
A solid material application system includes a solid material tank, a plurality of metering screws below the solid material tank, a plurality of flow lines, and a blower in fluid communication with each of the flow lines. Each metering screw is contained in a housing having a solid inlet connected to the solid material tank and a solid outlet axially offset from the solid inlet. Each flow line is connected to the solid outlet of one of the housings of one of the metering screws. Each metering screw is configured to rotate such that solid material falling through the solid inlet from the solid material tank into the housing is transferred axially along the metering screw to the solid outlet. The blower is configured to entrain the solid material in air in each of the plurality of flow lines. Related application machines and methods are also disclosed.
Solid Material Application Systems and Related Application Machines and Methods
A solid material application system includes a solid material tank, a plurality of metering screws below the solid material tank, a plurality of flow lines, and a blower in fluid communication with each of the flow lines. Each metering screw is contained in a housing having a solid inlet connected to the solid material tank and a solid outlet axially offset from the solid inlet. Each flow line is connected to the solid outlet of one of the housings of one of the metering screws. Each metering screw is configured to rotate such that solid material falling through the solid inlet from the solid material tank into the housing is transferred axially along the metering screw to the solid outlet. The blower is configured to entrain the solid material in air in each of the plurality of flow lines. Related application machines and methods are also disclosed.