Systems, methods, and apparatus for agricultural implement trench depth control and soil monitoring
US9943027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C5/068
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil moisture sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. Additionally, systems, methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting depth based on the monitored soil properties.
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