Load sensor bracket
US11229153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B63/1115
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load sensing bracket for a disk opener assembly of an agricultural implement. The load sensing bracket includes a body having a cantilevered arm, the body is configured to engage with and secure to a portion of a depth setting arm of a disc opening assembly. The cantilevered arm has an upper end with an extending projection that is receivable in any one of plurality of notches of a fan shaped member thereby setting a position of the depth setting arm relative to the fan shaped member which sets a position of the gauge wheel relative to the disk. A sensor is disposed on the cantilevered arm generating a signal relating to strain in the cantilevered arm which corresponds to a down pressure on the gauge wheel.
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