Systems, methods and apparatus for multi-row agricultural implement control and monitoring
US10729064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/203
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A monitoring system for an agricultural implement having a plurality of row units. Each of the row units includes a seed meter configured to dispense seeds and a seed conveyor disposed to receive seeds from the seed meter and guide the seeds toward the soil surface. The monitor system includes a monitor and a control module. The control module is in data communication with the monitor, the seed meter and the seed conveyor for controlling a rate of the seed meter and a rate of the seed conveyor.
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