Systems, methods, and apparatus for soil and seed monitoring
US10219431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C5/064
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring soil properties and applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Various sensors are disposed in ground engaging components for monitoring soil properties. The ground engaging components may have structure for opening a side trench in the sidewalls of the seed trench and may include liquid application conduits for injecting liquid into the sidewalls of the resulting side trenches.
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