A01C23/007

Portable sprinkler device
11470768 · 2022-10-18 ·

A portable sprinkler device is disclosed herein. The portable sprinkler device is configured to deliver a personalized combination of water, weed killer, lawn fertilizer, and insect control serum. The device may include a wireless control unit capable of communicating with a user interface. The wireless control unit may be configured as a Bluetooth-ready device. The user interface may further include a base station or other portable electronic device. The device is useful for delivering a combined liquid-based lawn treatment solution in a user-friendly manner.

SPRAY UNIT
20230063444 · 2023-03-02 ·

The invention relates to a spray unit comprising an axle (10), a disc (20), a liquid applicator (40) and a spray direction assembly (50). The disc is configured to spin about the axle centred on the centre of the disc. The liquid applicator is configured to apply liquid to a surface of the disc. The spray direction assembly partially surrounds the disc. The inner surface of the spray direction assembly is configured to modify the trajectory of all liquid that leaves the outer edge of the disc.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SPRAYING OPERATIONS WITH AN AGRICULTURAL APPLICATOR

A system for an agricultural operation includes a first vehicle equipped with an imaging sensor configured to capture image data associated within a field. A computing system is communicatively coupled with the imaging sensor. The computing system is configured to receive the image data associated with the field, identify one or more objects within the image data as a target, identify one or more objects within the image data as a landmark, determine a location of the target relative to the landmark, and generate a control command for a second vehicle. The control command includes the location of the target relative to the landmark within the field.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SPRAYING OPERATIONS WITH AN AGRICULTURAL APPLICATOR
20230117784 · 2023-04-20 ·

A system for an agricultural vehicle can include a nozzle assembly positioned along a boom assembly. A position sensor can be associated with the boom assembly. A field sensor can be associated with the nozzle assembly. A computing system can be operably coupled with the nozzle assembly, the position sensor, and the field sensor. The computing system can be configured to detect a target within a field based on data from the field sensor, determine a boom deflection model based on data from the position sensor, and activate the nozzle assembly to apply an agricultural product to the target at a first flow rate based on the boom deflection model. The first flow rate is varied from a nominal flow rate when the boom assembly is deflected.

Systems and methods for fluid application including sectioned spray boom and section control valves for sectional pressure control

A system for applying fluid to an agricultural field includes a fluid source, a plurality of nozzles connected in fluid communication with the fluid source, and a plurality of electrically actuated valves configured to control fluid flow through the plurality of nozzles. The plurality of electrically actuated valves are divided into a plurality of groups. The system also includes a plurality of section control valves. Each section control valve is connected in fluid communication between the fluid source and a corresponding one of the groups of electrically actuated valves. Each section control valve is positionable to adjust a flow coefficient of the section control valve. The system further includes a controller configured to control the position of each section control valve to provide a predetermined flow coefficient for each section control valve based on a predetermined fluid pressure for the corresponding group of electrically actuated valves.

MODULAR GARDENING SYSTEMS
20230111009 · 2023-04-13 ·

A modular gardening system (MGS) for plant growing, the system comprising a garden bed for containing soil that is configured to grow at least one plant therein; an elevated rolling stand module supporting the garden bed; a bed cover system module disposed on top of the garden bed; and a mister irrigation module providing irrigation to the plant.

Autonomous laser treatment system for agricultural objects

Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an agricultural observation and treatment system and method of operation. The agricultural treatment system uses a treatment unit for emitting a laser at agricultural objects. The treatment unit is configured with a treatment head assembly that includes a moveable treatment head with one or more laser emitting tips. A first and second motor assembly are operated by the treatment unit to control the movement of the treatment head. The first motor assembly includes a first motor rotatable in a first rotational axis. A first linkage assembly is connected to the first motor and the treatment head assembly. The first linkage assembly is rotatable by the first motor. The second linkage assembly is rotatable by the second motor.

LIQUID FERTILIZER CONTROL SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
20230105843 · 2023-04-06 ·

A liquid fertilizer system is used with agricultural implements to apply liquid fertilizer, in a desired amount, to a field and/or crop. The fertilizer system relies on system pressure to regulate the flow of the liquid fertilizer through and out of the system. The pressure is regulated, at least in part, by a motorized relief valve, which may be a pressure regulator that is modulated with a spring. The spring provides a nuanced adjustment mechanism that responds quickly to changes, and which is responsive to more minute changes to the system.

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FILTER AND OVERHANG PLUGGING DETECTION
20230106582 · 2023-04-06 · ·

A system, method and apparatus for monitoring and providing maintenance updates for irrigation filters. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention includes one or more load cells at one or more of the mounting feet of an in-line filter to actively measure the increased weight of the filter during irrigation operations. According to a further preferred embodiment, the weight sensor of the present invention may transmit its data to a processing unit, where the weight is compared to one or more stored weight values. Preferably, when the detected weight exceeds a threshold level, the system may trigger notices and/or remedial actions.

APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING PLANTS
20230148585 · 2023-05-18 ·

Apparatus, systems and methods for the application of water, fertilizers and herbicides to municipal plants, crop plants, indoor plants, nursery plants and the like. A self-powered mobile apparatus delivers a liquid agent. The apparatus has a reservoir for the agent and a dispenser, electronic plant identifier or geographic locator, and an electronic controller to control delivery of the agent based on an output of the electronic plant identifier or geographic locator, or an output of a remote electronic plant identifier or geographic locator.