System and method for controlling the operation of a residue removal device of a seed-planting implement based on furrow closing assembly performance
US10820490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B63/111
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for controlling an operation of a residue removal device of a seed-planting implement. The system may include a residue removal device configured to remove residue from a path of the seed-planting implement. The system may also include a furrow closing assembly including at least one closing disc, which is configured to close a furrow formed in the soil by the seed-planting implement. Furthermore, the system may include a sensor configured to capture data indicative of an operational parameter of the furrow closing assembly and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The controller may be configured to monitor the operational parameter based on the data received from the sensor, and to control an operation of the residue removal device based on the monitored operational parameter.
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