Seed depth auto-learn system associated with a seed depth device for an agricultural planter
US10111376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0219
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seed depth device for an agricultural planter includes an electric motor, an actuator, a stop, a controller, and a seed depth auto-learn system. The actuator is driven by the electric motor, and is constructed and arranged to move between a home position and a full extension position. The stop is proximate to the actuator when in the home position. The controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium configured to control the electric motor. The seed depth auto-learn system is, at least in-part, stored and executed by the controller. The seed depth auto-learn system is configured to learn the home position based, at least in-part, on the actuator stalling upon the stop.
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