A01B49/065

Agricultural machine and system for revisiting a planted plot, and related method

This machine includes a tool (30) actuated by an actuating module (32); a dual-frequency satellite positioning module (40) able to take into account corrections relative to the disruptions affecting the propagation of radio navigation signals emitted by each of the visible radio navigation satellites and that are caused by the ionosphere, so as to determine an absolute position of the machine, and consequently of the tool, which is precise to within a centimeter; and a computer (50) able to compare the instantaneous absolute position of the tool and an absolute position of a current revisiting point, selected from among the revisiting points of a revisiting plan, the computer then being able to command the actuation module.

Seeding Attachment for Riding Aerator
20220104425 · 2022-04-07 ·

A seeder to be mounted on a cultivating machine, for example an aerator, the seeder including: a seed box for containing seed; a mixer assembly inside the seed box to mix the seed; a seed gate movable between an open position and a closed position to regulate flow of the seed, where the seed gate is positioned near a cultivating tool when mounted on the cultivating machine and allows seed to be deposited into or in front of an area being cultivated; and where the seed gate is substantially the same width as the cultivating tool when mounted on the cultivating machine.

Articulated component braking system

An air seeder cart has a fill auger pivotally mounted to the frame of the air seeder cart and moveable to position the fill auger for filling seed hoppers. The swivel joint for the air seeder has a brake assembly biased by a spring to prevent movement in the absence of an input. A remotely positioned lever and cable assembly unlock the brake assembly for movement to a new position upon an operator input to the lever.

HOLLOW SHAFT DRILL BIT AND HOLLOW INSERT WITH PERFORATIONS OR SOLID FEEDER AUGER(S) AND PERFORATED HOLLOW SHAFT OR SOLID FLEXIBLE SCREW FEEDER AUGER(S)
20230397516 · 2023-12-14 ·

Disclosed is a hollow shaft drill bit (1109) and a solid or hollow shaft auger (409B) or a solid or perforated hollow shaft flexible screw feeder auger (1107) that includes a perforated hollow or solid shaft feeder auger (409B) or flexible screw feeder auger hollow with perforations or solid (1107), a hollow shaft drilling auger (1200), a flexible conveyor flight screws (1300), a second perforated hollow shaft feeder auger (603A), a PLC (1405C), an AI robot (1505), a computer (1411C), an encoder (1605B), limit switches (1707), a feeder auger tube conduit (1305A), and a feeder auger motor (905B). The solid or perforated hollow shaft flexible screw feeder auger (1207) is detachably attached to the hollow shaft drilling auger (1200) to receive vibration and torque that are dampened by a coupling or disc coupling (121B or 1213) between a platform and a gearbox interface. The flexible conveyor flight screws (1300) enable functions of the solid or a first perforated hollow shaft feeder auger (1303A) to continue despite receiving torque. The feeder auger tube conduit (1305A) includes a distinct tube (1303C) within a diameter of a feeder auger tube conduit (1305C). The feeder auger motor (905B) upon receiving a signal from the AI robot (1505), the computer (1411C), and the PLC (1405C) enable the ascension of the feeder auger motor (905B) in concert with the encoder (1605B) or limit switches (1707).

Methods and apparatus for aerating turf

Optional attachments, such as a drop seeder and a sprayer unit, can be removably attached to the front plate of a turf aerator. The attachment includes a hitch slideably received in a tubular receiver and pinned therein by a pin. A lock is pivotal relative to the attachment from an unlocked position to a locked position with the front plate received in slots of the lock. The lock is pivoted relative to the attachment by a rod which is threadably received in the hitch. Valve openings in a valve plate are aligned or mis-aligned with lower openings formed in a hopper mounted to the hitch by a linear electric actuator. A lever is pivotably mounted to a housing which is removably attached to the chassis of the turf aerator and activates the linear electric actuator and a switch controlling an agitator. A valve is alternately in fluid communication with a spray nozzle mounted relative to the hitch and a spray wand. A switch mounted to the chassis is electrically connected to a motor driving a pump in fluid communication with a tank and the valve.

FULLY-AUTOMATIC TRANSPLANTING COMBINED MACHINE

A fully-automatic transplanting combined machine includes a traction apparatus, operation apparatus and a control system. The operation apparatus is mounted on the traction apparatus with a main body frame and is towed behind the traction apparatus. The operation apparatus includes a rotary tillage furrowing system, a system for slightly preparing soil and opening narrow furrows, a planting system, and a soil covering compacting system which are arranged successively from front to back. The planting system includes more than one planting unit. In the present disclosure, the fully-automatic transplanting combined machine is capable of orderly performing rotary tillage, cleaning stubble, leveling a border check, opening a furrow, cutting narrow slits, transplanting, covering soil, compacting soil in untilled soil at one process, so as to create the soil requirements for high-speed transplanting of blanket seedlings such as rape and other crops.

AUTOMATED LEVELING AND DEPTH CONTROL SYSTEM OF A WORK MACHINE AND METHOD THEREOF
20200390021 · 2020-12-17 ·

An agricultural implement includes a transversely extending frame forming a first, a second, and a third frame section. A first actuator is coupled to the first frame section, a second actuator coupled to the second frame section, and a third actuator coupled to the third frame section. Sensors are coupled to each frame section to detect a height of the respective frame section relative to an underlying surface. A control unit is disposed in electrical communication with the sensors and operably controls the actuators to adjust the height of each frame section.

SOIL CONDITIONER SPREADER AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

A soil conditioner spreader and an operation method thereof are provided. The soil conditioner spreader includes a spreader body, a ridger, a solid tank, two spiral drills, a rotary tillage wheel and a mulching device, where the spreader body is provided with a hopper in a front part. The hopper stores a conditioner. The solid tank is arranged above the spiral drills. The spreader body is connected to the solid tank through a feeding track. The ridger, the spiral rills, the rotary tillage wheel and the mulching device are successively arranged at the bottom of the spreader body from the rear to the front. The ridger ridges first, and then the spiral drills perform deep plowing, rotary tillage and scarification and apply the conditioner to a ridge. The rotary tillage wheel performs rotary tillage, and a nozzle sprays a nutrient solution or an herbicide/insecticide. Finally, the mulching device mulches.

Tool height control for ground engaging tools

A mobile machine includes a frame, and a set of wheels supporting the frame. The mobile machine also includes a set of ground-engaging tools mounted to the frame that are movable relative to the wheels to change a depth of engagement of the ground engaging-tools with ground over which the mobile machine travels. A sensor senses the ground surface over which the mobile machine is traveling. The sensor can do this by sensing the position of a ground-following device having a proximal end coupled to the frame and a distal end configured to engage a surface of the ground and follow the surface of the ground as the mobile machine moves in a direction of travel, or by sensing the surface of the ground behind a surface cleaning device that exposes the surface of the ground to the sensor.

Automated leveling and depth control system of a work machine and method thereof

An agricultural implement includes a transversely extending frame forming a first, a second, and a third frame section. A first actuator is coupled to the first frame section, a second actuator coupled to the second frame section, and a third actuator coupled to the third frame section. Sensors are coupled to each frame section to detect a height of the respective frame section relative to an underlying surface. A control unit is disposed in electrical communication with the sensors and operably controls the actuators to adjust the height of each frame section.