Patent classifications
A01C23/008
WORK VEHICLE WITH COMMODITY TANK AND A COMMODITY TANK FOR A WORK VEHICLE
A work vehicle and a commodity tank configured for mounting on a work vehicle and storing material are provided. The commodity tank includes an inboard portion extending vertically and configured to be positioned at an inboard location of the work vehicle. The commodity tank further includes an outboard portion extending horizontally from an upper end of the inboard portion and configured to extend at least partially over a ground-engaging member of the work vehicle.
AIR STREAM SELECTOR FOR AN AIR DRILL SEEDING SYSTEM
A collector/distribution assembly is provided for use with a product supply tank having a bottom outlet, comprising a housing having a front wall, a back wall and two side walls, said housing having an open top for receiving product from the bottom outlet of the product supply tank, an open bottom and at least one pair of side by side loading zones comprising a left loading zone and a right loading zone; a number of left pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each left pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding left loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the left loading zone; a number of right to pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each right pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding right loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the right loading zone; and at least one air stream selector device comprising a shaped diverter operable to be positioned at the bottom of the housing; whereby when the at least one air stream selector device is positioned at the bottom of the housing, the device closes off either the right loading zone or the left loading zone of one pair of side by side loading zones thereby diverting product to the other of the right loading zone or the left loading zone.
TRI-DIRECTIONAL BREAK-AWAY BOOM ASSEMBLY
A break-away apparatus for a boom arm is positioned at a joint between a main boom portion and a boom tip to allow the boom tip to assume a neutral position and forward, rearward, and upward positions. First and second plates are disposed at the joint and a hinge assembly is positioned between the first and second plates. The hinge assembly includes a first ball joint; a first hinge pin; and a second hinge pin. The first and second plates are in a first position when the boom tip assumes the neutral position, and the first and second plates are movable with respect to each other about the first hinge axis, the second hinge axis, and a pivot point defined by the first ball joint. A first spring assists a return of the first and second plates to the first position.
AUTOMATED ZERO WASTE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Systems and methods for employment in a Zero Waste (ZW) treatment system are disclosed. The ZW treatment system includes a ZW process employing the following individual processes: a separation and extraction process, a blend-heat process, a hydrolysis and acidification process, first-in, first-out (FIFO) anaerobic digestion process, an aerobic boost-blend process, and smart delivery process. A separation and extraction system, a blend-heat system, hydrolysis and acidification system, and a FIFO system performing the ZW treatment process may include a variety of tanks, where each tank may be placed in an enclosure comprising a modular container which, in turn, comprises a modular container system designed for mobility and transportable to remote sites as part of the smart delivery process.
Row crop sprayer
A row crop sprayer for use in spraying a liquid herbicide onto the ground between crop rows. The sprayer includes structure for deflecting the canopies of the crop rows to expose the ground adjacent the crop rows.
Protected tread widening for self-propelled sprayer
A protected tread widening system for a self-propelled high clearance sprayer. The system includes a frame with side rails and a first cross member and a second cross member extending between the opposite side rails, with the cross members being substantially hollow. Each of the cross members form slider receivers. The system also includes axle slider assemblies that are telescopically inserted into the slider receivers. Additionally, actuators are mounted within the cross members. These actuators are secured to the frame and to the axle slider assemblies to allow for telescopic movement of the axle slider assemblies into and out of the cross members. The actuators run substantially through a central axis of the first cross member and a central axis of the second cross member. This minimizes the bending moment of each actuator. Additionally, this system isolates the actuators from materials outside of the cross members.
AGRICULTURAL SLURRY APPLICATOR
In an example, an agricultural slurry is applied to a field, for instance to change a constituent profile of the soil. For instance, a slurry application system includes a slurry applicator configured to apply the agricultural slurry. In another example, characteristics of the agricultural slurry are determined with a sensor. The characteristics of the agricultural slurry are compared with corresponding application thresholds. In yet another example, a slurry application controller cooperates with the slurry applicator or a prime mover to apply the agricultural slurry based on the comparison.
Spreading device
A spreading device includes a containing unit to contain a spread material, a first spreading unit including a first rotating body to spread the spread material contained in the containing unit, a second spreading unit including a second rotating body to spread the spread material contained in the containing unit, a first driving source of which speed is changeable, a first shaft to transmit power provided from the first driving source, a second shaft to transmit power provided from a second driving source different from the first driving source, and a power transmission mechanism to receive power from the first shaft and power from the second shaft, the power transmission mechanism being capable of transmitting the power received from the first shaft and the power received from the second shaft to the first rotating body and the second rotating body.
CONTAINER SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING AND DISPENSING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
A container system for transporting and dispensing agricultural products. The container system includes a housing assembly and a set of agricultural product containers. The housing assembly has multiple slot assemblies for containers. The agricultural product containers are configured to be releasably contained within the slot assemblies. The set of agricultural product containers may include liquid agricultural product containers and dry agricultural product containers. The slot assemblies and agricultural product containers are cooperatively configured to provide the ability to utilize either of the agricultural product containers within the slot assemblies.
INFEED CHUTES FOR MATERIAL APPLICATION MACHINES
An infeed chute for a material application machine includes a riser and a water spreading unit. The riser includes a sidewall and defines an infeed opening extending through the riser. The riser is configured to be coupled to an opening of a tank of a material application machine such that application material passed through the infeed opening of the riser enters the tank of the material application machine. The sidewall includes a water inlet formed therein. The water spreading unit is coupled to the water inlet and is configured to direct water laterally across the infeed chute.