Down-pressure control for agricultural trench closing systems
US11589501B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/203
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agricultural row unit includes a soil-engaging tool supported from a pivot arm. A sensor generates an output signal relating to an orientation of the pivot arm relative to a frame member. An actuator is configured to applying a down pressure on the soil-engaging tool. A control system in signal communication with the sensor is responsive to the generated output signal to effect a change in applied down pressure on the soil-engaging tool by the actuator. The soil-engaging tool may be a closing wheel or a flap. One or more additional sensors may be provided on gauge wheel arms of the row unit with the control system being responsive to output signals of the additional sensors to effect the change in applied down pressure on the soil-engaging tool by the actuator.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.