A01B49/02

Soil-Working Device for Row Crops
20230217846 · 2023-07-13 ·

A soil-working device (1) for row crops, comprising: a frame (2) which extends transversely with respect to the direction of travel (F) in a working position and which has a base segment (2A) and at least one boom (2B) which is able to be folded with respect to the base segment (2A); a folding device (3) for moving the at least one foldable boom (2B) between the working position and transport position in which it is folded by at least approximately 90 degrees; and a plurality of tool carriers (6a-6i) which are arranged on the frame via in each case a remotely adjustable height-guiding device (7a-7i), wherein soil-working tools (9a) assigned to individual plant rows (8) are arranged on the tool carriers (6a-6i). To provide a soil-working device which can be moved reliably between the working position and the transport position, there is provision that the folding device (3) and at least the height-guiding devices (7d-7f) of tool carriers (6d-6f) arranged on the base segment (2A) are coupled to one another by means of a, preferably hydraulic, coupling control device in such a way that, for each movement of a boom (2B) from the working position into the transport position, the height-guiding devices (7d-7f) of tool carriers (6d-6f) arranged on the base segment (2A) move the tool carriers (6d-6f) into a position in which they are lowered relative to the frame (2).

Soil-Working Device for Row Crops
20230217846 · 2023-07-13 ·

A soil-working device (1) for row crops, comprising: a frame (2) which extends transversely with respect to the direction of travel (F) in a working position and which has a base segment (2A) and at least one boom (2B) which is able to be folded with respect to the base segment (2A); a folding device (3) for moving the at least one foldable boom (2B) between the working position and transport position in which it is folded by at least approximately 90 degrees; and a plurality of tool carriers (6a-6i) which are arranged on the frame via in each case a remotely adjustable height-guiding device (7a-7i), wherein soil-working tools (9a) assigned to individual plant rows (8) are arranged on the tool carriers (6a-6i). To provide a soil-working device which can be moved reliably between the working position and the transport position, there is provision that the folding device (3) and at least the height-guiding devices (7d-7f) of tool carriers (6d-6f) arranged on the base segment (2A) are coupled to one another by means of a, preferably hydraulic, coupling control device in such a way that, for each movement of a boom (2B) from the working position into the transport position, the height-guiding devices (7d-7f) of tool carriers (6d-6f) arranged on the base segment (2A) move the tool carriers (6d-6f) into a position in which they are lowered relative to the frame (2).

ROD WEEDER HAVING QUICK-CHANGE ROD FUNCTIONALITY
20230217847 · 2023-07-13 ·

A rod weeder wherein the rotatable rod is provided as a quick-change rod assembly comprising the rod and rod shoes for being mounted to the rod shanks resulting in the ability to quickly release and change the quick-change rod assembly from the tool frame and the remainder of the implement. Optionally, the rod weeder may comprise disk openers placed in proximity to the gauge wheels, or the support beam may be pivotally movable mounted to the connecting structure such that the same is enabled to oscillate about an axis through a centre pivot and oriented parallel to a forward moving direction of the rod weeder.

Agricultural device for processing soil with two sets of working rollers
11696522 · 2023-07-11 · ·

Agricultural device for soil processing with two sets of working rollers comprising a supporting frame, which comprises a central part, a left wing and a right wing, wherein the left and right wing are rotatably attached to the central part, at least two rows of working units attached to the supporting frame, wherein the working units are arranged in regular distances in every row, a left set of rollers attached to the left wing and a right set of rollers attached to the right wing, wherein the sets of rollers are divided into front rollers and rear rollers and provided with attachments and discs, wherein the discs on the sets are located between these attachments. The number of discs of rear rollers differs exactly by one disc from the number of discs of front rollers, wherein the distances between individual discs are the same along the whole width of the agricultural device, and wherein the discs of front rollers are located in the same plane as the working units.

Aeration system and method
11690330 · 2023-07-04 · ·

An integrated aeration spreader for use with an aerator includes a mounting plate, a mounting block rigidly coupled to the mounting plate, a support arm rotatably coupled to the mounting plate, a support block rigidly coupled to the support arm, a shaft rotatably coupled to the support block, wherein the shaft extends through the mounting block, a first nut threaded on the shaft, a first spring having a first end engaged with the first nut and a second end engaged with the mounting block, a second nut threaded on the shaft, and a second spring having a first end engaged with the second nut and a second end engaged with the mounting block.

MECHANICAL LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR CHANGING ANGLE ON DISK DRILL CLOSING WHEEL

A row unit closing wheel assembly includes a closing wheel, a closing wheel arm, and a closing wheel shaft having a first end and a second end. The closing wheel is coupled to the first end and the closing wheel arm is coupled to the second end via a pivot joint. The row unit closing wheel assembly includes an adjustable mechanical linkage assembly coupled both to the closing wheel shaft and to the closing wheel arm. The adjustable mechanical linkage is configured to adjust an angle of the closing wheel shaft relative to the closing wheel arm along a horizontal plane via movement of the closing wheel shaft about the pivot joint. The horizontal plane is orthogonal to a rotational axis of the pivot joint.

SOIL CULTIVATION ARRANGEMENT
20220400602 · 2022-12-22 ·

The invention relates to a soil cultivation arrangement (100), in particular a soil preparation arrangement, for the agricultural cultivation of a soil (500), in particular a field and/or arable land, with a carrier device for attaching to an agricultural tractor and with one or more soil cultivation units (200, 201, 202, 203) for preparing and/or generating a seed furrow (530), which soil cultivation units (200, 201, 202, 203) as modular components of the soil cultivation arrangement (100) can be connected to the carrier device as required and can be arranged along the carrier device in the desired sequence. At least one soil cultivation unit (200) has a runner-like sliding device (400), the underside of which, as sliding surface (410) facing the soil (500), is designed to slide on a soil surface (510).

PLOUGH MODULE HAVING A PERFORATED PLATE
20220400593 · 2022-12-22 ·

The invention relates to a plough module (1) for interchangeable mounting on a base frame of a plough device for ploughing a ground, wherein the plough module (1) comprises: a rotatable first cutting element (102) which is designed as a coulter disc and has a revolving first cutting edge (103), wherein the first cutting element (102) is designed in such a manner that a lateral region of a soil ridge in the ground can be cut by moving the plough module (1) on the ground along a ploughing direction, a second, flat cutting element (105) having a second cutting edge (106), wherein the second cutting element (105) is designed in such a manner that a ground region of a soil ridge in the ground can be cut by moving the plough module (1) on the ground along a ploughing direction, characterized in that the plough module (1) is designed as a ready-mounted unit, in which the second cutting element (105) follows, and comprising a first support structure (4), on which the first cutting element (102) is arranged, a second support structure (5), on which the second cutting element (105) is arranged and which is connected to the first support structure (4), and that the first support structure (4) has means for detachable attachment to a base frame (2) of a plough device (3), wherein actuators (26.1, 26.2) are provided for adjusting the angle about two defined axes of the first cutting element (102) and an actuator (26.3) is provided for adjusting the angle about one axis of the cutting element (105).

IMPLEMENT AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME
20220377961 · 2022-12-01 ·

Various embodiments of a ground working implement and a grounds maintenance vehicle that includes such implement are disclosed. The ground-working implement includes an implement frame and a tool carousel rotatably connected to the implement frame. The tool carousel includes a shaft and first and second operator-selectable ground-working tools extending outwardly from the shaft. The shaft extends along a carousel axis. The tool carousel is configured to rotate about the carousel axis and alternately lock in a first position, where the first ground-working tool is configured to contact a ground surface, and a second position, where the second ground-working tool is configured to contact the ground surface.

Ground opener with floating opener body

A ground-opening apparatus for an agricultural implement. The ground-opening apparatus comprises an opening disc for excavating a furrow in the ground, and a support assembly securing the opening disc to the agricultural implement. The support assembly comprises an upper bar, a lower bar, a forward bar, and a rearward bar. The upper bar and the lower bar extend generally in parallel relationship. The lower bar and the rearward bar are joined at a lower, rearward joint. A rotational axis of the opening disc extends through the lower, rearward joint of the support assembly.