System and method for controlling the speed of a seed-planting implement based on furrow closing assembly performance
US10827666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a system for controlling the speed of a seed-planting implement may include a furrow closing assembly 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. Additionally, the system may include an implement-based controller supported on the seed-planting implement and being communicatively coupled to the sensor. As such, the implement-based controller may be configured to initiate control of a drive parameter of a work vehicle configured to tow the seed-planting implement based on sensor data received from the sensor in a manner that adjusts the speed of the seed-planting implement.
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