A system for monitoring wear of shank attachment members of an agricultural implement includes a shank extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to be pivotally coupled to a portion of the agricultural implement, a shank attachment member coupled to the distal end of the shank, a non-contact sensor positioned remote to the shank attachment member, the non-contact sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of wear of the shank attachment member, and a controller communicatively coupled to the non-contact sensor. The controller is configured to determine a status of the wear of the shank attachment member based on sensor data received from the non-contact sensor while the shank attachment member is above ground.

A system for monitoring wear of shank attachment members of an agricultural implement includes a shank extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to be pivotally coupled to a portion of the agricultural implement, a shank attachment member coupled to the distal end of the shank, a non-contact sensor positioned remote to the shank attachment member, the non-contact sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of wear of the shank attachment member, and a controller communicatively coupled to the non-contact sensor. The controller is configured to determine a status of the wear of the shank attachment member based on sensor data received from the non-contact sensor while the shank attachment member is above ground.

An apparatus for clearing trash from a soil surface, the apparatus being configured to be mounted on a towable frame support and driven across the soil surface in a direction of travel (“D”), the apparatus comprising: a bearing housing; and a soil-engaging member rotatably mounted to the support, wherein the soil-engaging member is oriented to rotate about an axis (“A”) tilted from a perpendicular to the soil surface (“B”) by an acute angle (Φ1) towards one lateral side relative to the direction of travel (“D”), whereby contact between the soil-engaging member and the soil surface induces rotation of the soil-engaging member around the axis (“A”).

The present invention relates to a rolling harrow, and in particular to a rolling harrow with replaceable attachments. The harrow has a shaft upon which several spindles are supported. Central spindles have two flanges, one of which is on either end of the spindle. Each flange preferably has sixteen holes equally spaced about the perimeter. A lip protruded beyond each flange. Two end spindles are provided, one on each end of the shaft. The end spindles have one flange with sixteen equally spaced perimeter holes and an end spindle lip that protrude beyond the flange. Junctions are formed where two lips abut each other. At each junction, attachments are removably connected to two spaced flanges. The attachments connect to two of the perimeter holes. Attachments, between successive junctions, can be rotationally offset.

The present invention relates to a rolling harrow, and in particular to a rolling harrow with replaceable attachments. The harrow has a shaft upon which several spindles are supported. Central spindles have two flanges, one of which is on either end of the spindle. Each flange preferably has sixteen holes equally spaced about the perimeter. A lip protruded beyond each flange. Two end spindles are provided, one on each end of the shaft. The end spindles have one flange with sixteen equally spaced perimeter holes and an end spindle lip that protrude beyond the flange. Junctions are formed where two lips abut each other. At each junction, attachments are removably connected to two spaced flanges. The attachments connect to two of the perimeter holes. Attachments, between successive junctions, can be rotationally offset.

A device for processing the soil comprises a frame which carries at least one processing tool and at least one resilient element which has a first end portion which is associated with the processing tool and a second end portion which is associated with the frame by means of connection devices. The connection devices comprise a first laminar element which is arranged in an upper position with respect to the second end portion of the resilient element and a second laminar element which is arranged in a lower position with respect to the second end portion. The connection devices further comprise a separator device which is arranged between the first laminar element and the second laminar element which is capable of forming a separation between the second end portion and the laminar elements which defines a cavity between the first laminar element and the second laminar element, inside which the resilient element can bend.

A device for processing the soil comprises a frame which carries at least one processing tool and at least one resilient element which has a first end portion which is associated with the processing tool and a second end portion which is associated with the frame by means of connection devices. The connection devices comprise a first laminar element which is arranged in an upper position with respect to the second end portion of the resilient element and a second laminar element which is arranged in a lower position with respect to the second end portion. The connection devices further comprise a separator device which is arranged between the first laminar element and the second laminar element which is capable of forming a separation between the second end portion and the laminar elements which defines a cavity between the first laminar element and the second laminar element, inside which the resilient element can bend.

There is provided soil loosening and furrower assemblies and a bed renovator therefor. The soil loosening assembly comprises a blade assembly and wherein the blade assembly is horizontally pitched such that, when drawn beneath a soil surface at a fixed depth, the horizontally pitched blade assembly severs rootstock at the level of the blade assembly while retaining the rootstock substantially in place and loosens soil above the level of the blade assembly without substantial soil inversion. The furrower assembly comprises side plates extending rearwardly from a forward prow edge, wherein the side plates are approximately 25-45° with respect to the horizontal axis; and bottom edges of the side plates are approximately 20-40° with respect to a direction-of-travel axis.

A protection element for an earth-working implement includes a flat plate having a wearing portion on a side of the flat plate facing a distal end of the earth-working implement. A lower portion of the flat plate forms an attachment portion provided with notches, projecting portions, or a combination thereof configured to engage with the earth-working implement. When the attachment portion is engaged with the earth-working implement, the protection element is configured to project above a plane coinciding with a top surface of at least a portion of the earth-working implement proximal to the protection element such that the portion of the earth-working implement proximal to the protection element is shielded from a flow of loose mass during use of the earth-working implement. The wearing portion is arranged at an upper portion of the flat plate. The attachment portion is arranged at a lower portion of the flat plate.

A protection element for an earth-working implement includes a flat plate having a wearing portion on a side of the flat plate facing a distal end of the earth-working implement. A lower portion of the flat plate forms an attachment portion provided with notches, projecting portions, or a combination thereof configured to engage with the earth-working implement. When the attachment portion is engaged with the earth-working implement, the protection element is configured to project above a plane coinciding with a top surface of at least a portion of the earth-working implement proximal to the protection element such that the portion of the earth-working implement proximal to the protection element is shielded from a flow of loose mass during use of the earth-working implement. The wearing portion is arranged at an upper portion of the flat plate. The attachment portion is arranged at a lower portion of the flat plate.