Apparatus, system and method for monitoring and mapping air seeder performance
US12041871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B49/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method (1200) for monitoring operating performance of a seeder. A sensor is disposed in each distribution line (58) of the seeder to detect gaps in the product stream. If the duration of the gap exceeds a gap threshold, the gap is recorded. In one embodiment, GPS coordinates are associated with each recorded gap which is then displayed on a field map such that the operator has a real-time a visual representation of each recorded gap within the field as the seeder advances through the field. In another embodiment, a gap rate (1311) is calculated and displayed by determining the number of occurrences of the recorded gaps over a distance or area. In another embodiment, an economic loss value is calculated and displayed based on different ranges of the calculated gap rate (1311).
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