A01B63/004

AUTOMATIC WALKING GARDEN TRIMMER
20220095524 · 2022-03-31 ·

The invention relates to an automatic walking garden trimmer, which includes a power locomotive and a trimming device, the power locomotive is rotatably connected with a turntable support which is driven by the power device to rotate horizontally; a lower supporting arm and a base cylinder for driving the lower supporting arm to swing are hinged to the turntable support; at least two overhanging arms and an extension cylinder for driving the overhanging arms to swing and adjusting an overhanging distance are hinged to an end of the lower supporting arm, and a sphere is connected to the connecting seat; two groups of trimming devices are arranged on side surfaces of the sphere, the trimming device includes a spiral device and a trimming ring, the spiral device includes a spiral bracket on which a sleeve is disposed on. A rotary blade of the trimming device can be replaced.

System, method, and apparatus for planter weight transfer
11832546 · 2023-12-05 ·

An removably installable apparatus and system for managing weight transfer along a tractor drawn tool bar for use in row planting systems is provided. The planter weight transfer system comprises first and second bolt-on bracket assemblies, each bolt-on bracket assembly comprising a primary plate and a secondary plate secured to each other and to a row planter tool bar by a set of fasteners. Additionally, the bolt-on brackets are joined at the top by an actuator which applies a force on the brackets.

TILLAGE IMPLEMENT
20210315146 · 2021-10-14 ·

A tillage implement comprising a main frame, a front group of coulter blades carried by the main frame and extending generally laterally, and a rear group of coulter blades carried by the main frame and extending generally laterally. The tillage implement additionally comprises a set of wheels configured to support the main frame and positioned generally between the front and rear groups of coulter blades. The tillage implement additionally comprises a group of harrow assemblies carried by the main frame and positioned rearward of the rear group of coulter blades. The tillage implement additionally comprises a front group of finishing reels carried by the main frame, extending generally laterally, and positioned rearward of the group of harrow assemblies. Furthermore, the tillage implement comprises a rear group of finishing reels carried by the main frame, extending generally laterally, and positioned rearward of the front group of finishing reels.

COMPACT, EXTENSIBLE, TRACK LAYING, AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR
20210219481 · 2021-07-22 ·

A tractor includes a frame defines longitudinal (nominally forward and backward), lateral (nominally left and right), and transverse (nominally up and down) directions (mutually orthogonal). First and second side structures connect by a width adjustment structure comprising beams of bearing length and bearing width capable of supporting loads (torque, bending, etc.) at any of a plurality of widths therebetween. Individual drive systems in the first and second sides each include a track, motor, sprocket, main idler, and bogey idlers. A carrier system secures, lifts, and descends an implement. Implements may be of any type, such as tillage, harrowing, furrowing, seeding, cultivation, personnel carrier, or the like. A controller is capable of directing the tractor based on a pre-determined course of travel, or a guided course in response to physical features in a farming field.

Connector system for mobile machinery
10966363 · 2021-04-06 ·

An apparatus for connecting an implement to mobile machinery comprises a first frame work, a slidable second frame work, and at least one support member. The support member provides support for the second framework as it slides back and forth along the first frame work.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

A system for assessing the performance of an agricultural implement may include a ground engaging tool configured to engage soil within a field as the agricultural implement is moved across the field such that the ground engaging tool creates a field material cloud aft of the ground engaging tool in a direction of travel of the agricultural implement. The system may further include a sensor configured to detect a cloud characteristic of the field material cloud and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The controller may be configured to monitor data received from the sensor and assess the agricultural operation being performed based at least in part on the cloud characteristic.

Tillage point having variable ground engaging structure
10959364 · 2021-03-30 · ·

The present invention provides a tillage point having a ground engaging structure configured to adjust with respect to the ground so that the tillage point can flexibly adapt to various field conditions. The ground engaging structure can comprise wings for increasing soil fracture below the ground surface and/or a cover board for moving soil along the ground surface. The ground engaging structure can variably adjust using an actuator, such as a hydraulic cylinder, connected to linkage which can move the ground engaging structure through multiple angles about a pivot point during tillage operations. In addition, a controller can adjust the actuator to maintain an angle of the ground engaging structure according to a location on a prescription map.

BOOM WORKING DEVICE, SELF-PROPELLED WORKING MACHINE WITH SUCH A BOOM WORKING TOOL AND METHOD FOR DETECTING THE LOADS ACTING ON THE BOOM

In order to require as few load measuring units (50) as possible and yet always know the loads acting on the boom (3, 4) independently of the working head (2) currently attached to the boom (3, 4), the load measuring unit (50), in particular only one, is either on or in the boom (3, 4), in particular fixed, or between arm end (18a) of the boom and the head end (18b) of the working head (2) facing it.

INTELLIGENT CROP MAINTENANCE DEVICE WITH INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED BLADES
20210022282 · 2021-01-28 ·

System that automates crop maintenance activities, such as cultivating and weeding, with a device that intelligently and independently controls two blades that drag along either side of a crop row using sensors to repeatedly track the position of the blades and of the plants in the row. Blades may be moved in and out independently using an actuator for each blade to contour closely around the individual plants, even if plants or rows vary in their positions, and even if plant sizes and shapes differ. An illustrative system may use a single camera and a processor per crop row; the processor may analyze camera images to locate plant positions and shapes, to plan blade trajectories, and to control blade actuators. The processor may be able to control blade movement precisely to respond quickly to sensor input on changes in plant positions, shapes, and sizes along the row.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING MATERIAL ACCUMULATION RELATIVE TO A CLOSING ASSEMBLY OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
20200404833 · 2020-12-31 · ·

In one aspect, a method for reducing material accumulation relative to a closing assembly of an agricultural implement may include receiving an input associated with an amount of material accumulation relative to the closing assembly. Additionally, the method may include controlling an operation of the implement based on the received input such that at least one of a first closing tool or a second closing tool of the closing assembly moves from a working position to a material removal position to reduce an amount of material accumulation relative to the closing assembly. The method may also include controlling an operation of an actuator of the implement to actuate the at least one of the first closing tool or the second closing tool from the material removal position back to the working position.