Crop row deviation sensing device
US5279068A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M7/0057
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for keeping row crop spraying booms, cultivating tools and other agricultural equipment in the correct position relative to rows of plants, where infra-red beams are used to determine the position of the booms or tools in relation to the rows, and activates rams or other actuators to move the booms or tools to the desired relationship with the rows when preset allowable deviation is exceeded.
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