A01B39/08

FLEX ROLLER-CRIMPER FOR IMPROVED MANAGEMENT AND TERMINATION OF COVER CROPS AND OTHER PLANT MATERIAL

Herein is described an agricultural device that can include a frame; and a plurality of roller-crimping devices supported by the frame arranged in at least one row oriented in a direction that is transverse to a direction of travel of the agricultural device. Each of the plurality of roller-crimping devices having an exterior surface configured to at least partially crush stems of residual plant matter, and being individually movably mounted to the frame such that each of the plurality of roller-crimping devices will move at least vertically with respect to the frame when subjected to a temporary increase in resistance caused by an encounter with a non-uniform region in the field.

FLEX ROLLER-CRIMPER FOR IMPROVED MANAGEMENT AND TERMINATION OF COVER CROPS AND OTHER PLANT MATERIAL

Herein is described an agricultural device that can include a frame; and a plurality of roller-crimping devices supported by the frame arranged in at least one row oriented in a direction that is transverse to a direction of travel of the agricultural device. Each of the plurality of roller-crimping devices having an exterior surface configured to at least partially crush stems of residual plant matter, and being individually movably mounted to the frame such that each of the plurality of roller-crimping devices will move at least vertically with respect to the frame when subjected to a temporary increase in resistance caused by an encounter with a non-uniform region in the field.

Implements for displacing ground material

Implement apparatus may be configured to displace ground material. For example, an implement apparatus may include an extension member coupled to a vehicle. The implement apparatus may further include roller apparatus to engage a ground surface. The roller apparatus may include a cylindrical portion and a plurality of ground displacing elements. The ground displacing elements may be configured to extend into the ground surface to disperse ground material when the roller apparatus is engaged with the ground surface as the vehicle traverses the ground surface.

Implements for displacing ground material

Implement apparatus may be configured to displace ground material. For example, an implement apparatus may include an extension member coupled to a vehicle. The implement apparatus may further include roller apparatus to engage a ground surface. The roller apparatus may include a cylindrical portion and a plurality of ground displacing elements. The ground displacing elements may be configured to extend into the ground surface to disperse ground material when the roller apparatus is engaged with the ground surface as the vehicle traverses the ground surface.

Agricultural system for field preparation
09668398 · 2017-06-06 · ·

An agricultural system includes a tow bar, a first row-cleaning device, and a second row-cleaning device. The first row-cleaning device is attached to the tow bar via a first frame and includes a first roller device in a trailing position relative to a first furrow-opener disk and configured to crush standing residual plant matter along a first path on a field. The second row-cleaning device is attached to the tow bar via a second frame and includes a second roller device in a trailing position relative to a second furrow-opener disk and configured to crush standing residual plant matter along a second path on the field. The second roller device is offset longitudinally from the first roller device.

Agricultural system for field preparation
09668398 · 2017-06-06 · ·

An agricultural system includes a tow bar, a first row-cleaning device, and a second row-cleaning device. The first row-cleaning device is attached to the tow bar via a first frame and includes a first roller device in a trailing position relative to a first furrow-opener disk and configured to crush standing residual plant matter along a first path on a field. The second row-cleaning device is attached to the tow bar via a second frame and includes a second roller device in a trailing position relative to a second furrow-opener disk and configured to crush standing residual plant matter along a second path on the field. The second roller device is offset longitudinally from the first roller device.

Mobile analysis and processing device, and method, for agriculture for tilling the soil and/or for manipulating flora and fauna

The invention relates to a mobile analysis and processing device (14) for agriculture for processing the soil and/or manipulating flora and fauna. The device (14) comprises at least one sensor (62), a tool unit (52) having at least one motor-driven tool (58), an actuator (48) for moving at least the tool (58) of the tool unit (52), a motor (50) for driving the tool (58) and/or the actuator (48), a database (78), a first communication unit (60) having an interface (70a), and a first computer (46) for controlling the sensor (62), the tool unit (52) and the actuator (48) by means of generated control commands. The data captured by means of the sensor (62) are continually compared with the data stored in the database (78) in order to generate corresponding control signals for the actuator (48), the tool unit (52) and/or the motor (50). By means of said device, mobility and flexibility are created, in accordance with which flexibility the device (14) forms a unit by means of which all data can be processed in real time, control signals can be generated for the actuator (48), the tool unit (52) and/or the motor (50) and immediate operation in accordance with the control signals is possible. Thus, combination with, for example, different carriers (12), which move the device (14) over the field if necessary, is possible.

APPARATUS FOR REMOVING WEEDS, AND ASSOCIATED AGRICULTURAL MACHINE
20170099769 · 2017-04-13 ·

An apparatus for removing weeds, which can be towed by an agricultural machine along an agricultural soil in order to remove any weeds that might be present on the soil includes a support that can be coupled, even indirectly, to a tractor of the agricultural machine. The apparatus further includes elements for the rotation of an operating unit, which is supported rotatably by the support about its own central axis. The apparatus also includes a plurality of teeth extending radially from the peripheral region of the unit, for the progressive removal of weeds during advancement along the agricultural soil, as a consequence of the rotation of the unit, and of the teeth, about the central axis.

Agricultural Field Preparation Device
20170034985 · 2017-02-09 ·

An agricultural device associated with reduced tillage techniques in a field includes a frame and a separator supported by the frame. The separator is configured to form a strip of exposed soil in residual plant matter in the field. A crimping device associated with the separator is configured to at least partially crush stems of residual plant matter while maintaining the strip.

Agricultural Field Preparation Device
20170034985 · 2017-02-09 ·

An agricultural device associated with reduced tillage techniques in a field includes a frame and a separator supported by the frame. The separator is configured to form a strip of exposed soil in residual plant matter in the field. A crimping device associated with the separator is configured to at least partially crush stems of residual plant matter while maintaining the strip.