Autonomous or remote-controlled vehicle platform for planting
US10542666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0088
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body. Planting row units are supported by or suspended from the central body.
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