Systems comprising agricultural implements connected to lifting hitches and related control systems and methods
US12382849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a tractor comprising a lifting hitch, and an implement comprising an implement frame carried by the lifting hitch. The implement frame has an integrated elongate toolbar carrying at least one row unit. A sensor is configured to sense a position of the at least one row unit relative to the ground. A control system is configured to receive a signal related to the sensed position of the at least one row unit relative to the ground and cause the lifting hitch to raise or lower a portion of the implement frame connected to the lifting hitch relative to the tractor based at least in part on the signal. Control systems and related methods are also disclosed.
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