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20080202777 | System and method for preparing a worksite based on soil moisture map data - A soil moisture mapping based method for transferring soil for an earthworks construction project includes outputting signals based on soil moisture data and position data indicative of a location within a cut area or a fill area of the soil. The method further includes selecting a location within a cut area for obtaining fill soil or a location within a fill area for depositing fill soil based on the signals. A system for supplying soil for an earthworks construction project includes at least one machine having a sensor configured to sense soil moisture, and a receiver configured to receive position data corresponding with a location of the soil, and a signaling device configured to output signals based on the position data and soil moisture data. A transfer machine is included in the system and configured to selectively transfer fill soil between the cut area and the fill area based on the signals. | 08-28-2008 |
20080210445 | Bracket for golf green plow - A bracket for a greens mower plow. | 09-04-2008 |
20080251266 | Scraping device and a system and a method for collecting materials - A scraping device, a system and a method for collecting a material are provided. The scraping device may have a bowl having a first end and a second end. A lip may be positioned at the first end and may cover an opening at the first end. In an embodiment, direct mounted cylinders may be attached to the lip and may move the lip to completely cover or uncover the opening. The scraping device may have a tongue mounted to the bowl having a triangular-shaped plate mechanism that may be used to raise and to lower a cutting edge attached to the bowl. Cylinders connected to the mechanism may be retracted or extended to raise or to lower the scraping device. A load within the scraping device may be lifted by force exerted from a barrel end of a cylinder, thus utilizing a maximum potential of the cylinder. | 10-16-2008 |
20090008108 | AERATION DEVICE - A soil aeration device may include a plurality of arcuate blades mounted to an assembly adapted to rotate and translate the blades proximate a ground surface, thereby forming aeration pockets in the soil. In certain embodiments, the arcuate tines penetrate and fracture the soil while minimizing the amount of soil lifted from the pocket deposited on the top of the soil. In various embodiments, a planetary gear assembly imparts to the tine a translational and rotational movement which creates a fractured pocket in the soil while minimizing the amount of soil lifted from the pocket and deposited on the surface of the soil. In still other embodiments, the arcuate tine may have mounted thereon a coring tube that cuts and removes a plug from the pocket formed in the soil. | 01-08-2009 |
20090020297 | Methods, Systems, and Computer-Readable Media for Providing Commitments Information Relative to a Turf - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for providing commitments information relative to a turf According to embodiments, a method for providing commitments information relative to a turf is provided. According to the method, a time frame for each of a plurality of turfs is determined. The time frame indicates when a work order of a given category is to be completed. A numeric indicator indicating the time frame in which the work order of the given category is to be completed is displayed. | 01-22-2009 |
20090020298 | Method And Apparatus For A Folding Marker For An Agricultural Implement - A folding marker for connection to an agricultural implement toolbar with a marker shoulder pivot, an inner arm and a double acting hydraulic cylinder both pivotally connected to the shoulder pivot. A middle arm bracket is pivotally connected to the inner arm and the cylinder. A middle arm is connected to the middle arm bracket, with two beams extending from the bracket and terminating at an outer arm pivot, with a third beam connected between the bracket and a crossbrace. An outer arm pivot bracket is pivotally connected to the outer arm pivot, an outer arm connected thereto and having two legs connected between the outer arm pivot bracket and a plate assembly. The legs define a channel therebetween, and an adjustable arm is slidably connected within the channel. An extension element is insertable within the channel and lockable with the plate assembly, with a marking element connected thereto. | 01-22-2009 |
20090025944 | Agricultural Tillage Device - An agricultural implement for tilling at least a strip of soil to be planted includes a tillage device for penetrating and tilling a strip of soil and displacing soil and residue upwardly, and a depth control device laterally offset from the centerline of the strip of soil and mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation located rearwardly of the tillage device and positioned to intercept soil and residue displaced upwardly by the tillage device. Multiple tines mounted on the depth control device extend laterally away from the depth control device toward the centerline to intercept a portion of the soil and residue displaced upwardly by the tillage device. The tines are attached to the depth control device only at one end of each tine, and the free ends of the tines terminate laterally short of the centerline and vertically between the elevations of the upper and lower edges of the depth control device. | 01-29-2009 |
20090065221 | TILLING MACHINE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Apparatuses and methods are provided to facilitate the transport and storage of tilling machines and specifically mini-tillers. A wheel apparatus can attach to a tilling machine, such as by attachment to a drag bar, in a transport position or a storage position. In the transport position, the wheel apparatus can maintain tiller tines of the tilling machine above the ground surface with the weight of the tilling machine supported on the wheel apparatus, thereby allowing the tilling machine to be rolled for transport. In the storage position, the wheel apparatus can be attached to the drag bar, whereby both the tiller tines and the wheel apparatus rest on the ground surface to provide stability to the tilling machine. During operation the wheel apparatus can be removed from the tilling machine. | 03-12-2009 |
20090071666 | Method for gradually relieving pressure in a hydraulic system utilizing reverse fluid flow through a pump of the system - A method of gradually relieving pressure in a hydraulic system of a work machine, wherein a pump in fluid communication with the hydraulic system and a fluid reservoir, is operable for pressurizing fluid from the reservoir and pumping the pressurized fluid into the hydraulic system, wherein the pump is restrictive to fluid flow therethrough when not operating, and the hydraulic system includes at least one valve in fluid communication with the work element configured for receiving the pressurized fluid. The valve is controllably operable in at least two operating modes, including a first mode wherein the pressurized fluid can pass therethrough between the pump and the work element or elements, and a second mode wherein the fluid is prevented from passing between the pump and the work element. The method includes operating the valve or valves in the first mode for at least a predetermined time period while the pump is not operating, to allow at least some of any of, the pressurized fluid in the work element to flow through the hydraulic system and gradually drain through the pump to the reservoir so as to reduce any pressure in the hydraulic system and the work element. | 03-19-2009 |
20090071667 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMISING LAND LEVELLING DESIGNS - A method and system for creating a levelling surface for use in levelling a substantially uneven ground surface, optimised for a single plane, row cropping, or dryland cropping with no rows (a surface for row cropping will typically optimise the surface with a defined water flow direction and a surface for dryland cropping will typically optimise the surface to allow water flow in any direction). Terrain data is collected, at least one constraint corresponding to desired surface characteristics is inputted, and a data transformation engine is operated, wherein the data transformation engine optimises the terrain data for at least one terrain variable, generates an optimised terrain model that substantially complies with the at least one constraint, and outputs a levelling surface. The levelling surface may be outputted to a three-dimensional controller for land-levelling machinery which could then shift the soil from the existing terrain to match the levelling surface. | 03-19-2009 |
20090078435 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPROVING A FIELD, SUCH AS A FIELD OF GRASS - A method for filling ducts which open onto the surface of the ground, such as drainage ducts and/or aeration ducts in a field of grass, with a granular material, such as sand, comprising the steps of:
| 03-26-2009 |
20090078436 | Box scraper - A box scraper for use with a pulling or a pushing vehicle, having a continuous box-form main frame above, with a lower portion of the rear wall, the moldboard, hinged to the side wall at one end and held to the opposite side wall by a lock mechanism such that one end of the moldboard can be released backwards from that sidewall; when thus released allowing for a smooth and continuous lateral release of scraped materials outside the confines of the scraper box. | 03-26-2009 |
20090090521 | Hydraulic disc/harrow apparatus, system and method for using the same - A method for dividing soil is disclosed. The method includes towing a frame via a hitch at a first end of the frame. The method also includes supporting the frame on the soil via an axle extending transversely of the frame, the axle connected to the frame between the first end of the frame and a second end of the frame. The method further includes dividing the soil with a plurality of rotatable discs attached to the frame between the frame and the soil, a first portion of the plurality of discs located between the first end of the frame and the axle, and a second portion of the plurality of discs located between the axle and the second end of the frame, wherein the first portion is aligned non-parallel with respect to the second portion. The method further includes moving the frame relative to the hitch to pivot about the axle. | 04-09-2009 |
20090101369 | BIFOLD TRANSPORT LOCK - An apparatus includes a tongue, a pivotable beam linked to the tongue, a cylinder configured to move the pivotable beam from an operating position to a transport position, which is narrower than the operating position, and a latchable member connected to the pivotable beam. A locking assembly includes first and second dogs which can receive the latchable member. The second dog can move relative to the first dog from an open position to a closed position in response to movement of the latchable member such that movement of the latchable member out of the second dog opening is blocked by the first dog while the second dog is in the closed position. The apparatus includes a locking member that moves in response to movement of the cylinder from an unlocked to a locked position to lock the dogs in the closed position. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101370 | Soil transport surface with anti-adhesion biomimetic features and machine using same - A soil transport machine, such as a track type tractor equipped with a bulldozer blade, includes a soil transport interaction surface (blade) with an array of anti-adhesion biomimetic protrusions that project out of a base surface. The biomimetic protrusions may have a smooth convex shape sized and distributed in a manner that reduces soil adhesion and the associated carryback, especially in adhesive soils such as heavy clay. The biomimetic protrusions may be incorporated directly into the surface of the bulldozer blade, or maybe part of a replaceable liner that is attached to the blade body in a conventional manner. | 04-23-2009 |
20090107688 | Suspension system for a floating header on an agricultural implement - A suspension system for fixed-frame, towed agricultural implements having at least one floating head. A hydraulic cylinder is used for both lift and suspension of the floating head. A hydraulic accumulator provides expansion room for hydraulic fluid to move in and out of the hydraulic cylinder during suspension. | 04-30-2009 |
20090114406 | HARROW FRAME AND HARROW FORMED THEREWITH - A harrow frame may be operable to permit pivoting of its ground working tool support arms between a first relative angle and a second relative angle. Pivoting may be achieved through a drive system and a lock controllable remotely such that the tool support arms can be pivoted about their fulcrums “on-the-fly” while the harrow frame is being moved along a ground surface. In addition or alternately, a harrow frame may also be folded to have a width less than 8.5 feet to facilitate transport. | 05-07-2009 |
20090126953 | System for Co-Ordinated Ground Processing - The invention relates to a system for co-ordinated soil cultivation, said system comprising a plurality of soil compacting devices (W | 05-21-2009 |
20090194300 | Brush Grubber - In some embodiments a brush grubber may include one or more of the following features: (a) an elongated frame, (b) an operator's station located at an end of the elongated frame, (c) scissor gear located at an opposite end of the elongated frame, (d) an actuation lever coupled to the frame, (e) a cable operably coupled to the actuation lever and to the scissor gear, (f) a support leg coupled to the opposite end of the elongated frame adjacent to the scissor gear, (g) a pincher operably coupled to the scissor gear, (h) a tine located on a pinching surface of the pincher, and (i) a spring operably coupled to the scissor gear. | 08-06-2009 |
20090200047 | Modified box scraper system and apparatus with trench backfill blade - A modified box scraper system that is fitted with a first, second and third plurality of attachment means located on the rearward end and both sides of the box scraper allowing for the attachment of a variety of modified work implements, said modified work implements including a trench backfill blade that attaches to the box scraper and allows the operator to backfill a trench with increased precision because the trenched row material can be funneled back into the trench. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200048 | Modified box scraper system and apparatus with implement for fine grading - A modified box scraper system that is fitted with a first, second third and fourth plurality of attachment means located on the rearward end and both sides of the box scraper allowing for the attachment of fine grade box extensions thereto. The fine grade box extensions are mirror images of each other and each attaches to one side of the box scraper. The fine grade box extensions are substantially similar in shape to the box scraper main body. Included on the box scraper's main frame are a visual level and a laser for greater accuracy in grading. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200049 | Soil Conditioning Device - The instant invention is of a soil conditioning device having a series of peripheral ridge members having a leading and trailing prow shaped surface circumscribing a disc, wheel or drum. Optionally the prow shaped peripheral ridge members are joined by sub-ridge members forming a single ridge of varying heights circumscribing the disc, wheel or drum. The invention is also of a method for creating a permeable soil surface using the apparatus herein. | 08-13-2009 |
20090218112 | Semi-autonomous excavation control system - An excavation control system for a machine is disclosed. The excavation control system may have a tool, at least one operator input device configured to provide manual control over movement of the tool, and a controller in communication with the at least one operator input device. The controller may be configured to receive an input related to an operator desired tool location, and determine that an operator is manually controlling movement of the tool toward the operator desired tool location. The controller may be further configured to automatically assume control over movement of the tool toward the operator desired tool location based on the determination. | 09-03-2009 |
20090229841 | IMPLEMENT TRANSPORT - An implement apparatus includes a hitch frame, center frame section, and right and left wing sections pivotally attached to the center section. An actuator pivots the center frame section upward about the hitch frame axis at the rear of the hitch frame to raise the frame sections upward and rearward from a horizontal aligned operating position, where front ends of the frame sections are forward of the hitch frame axis, to a raised position where the frame sections are oriented vertically. Working members mounted to the frame sections forward of the hitch frame support the apparatus on the ground in the operating position, move upward off the ground in the raised position. Transport wheels rearward of the hitch frame axis are above the ground in the operating position, and move down to support the apparatus in the raised position, where wing sections can pivot rearward to the transport position. | 09-17-2009 |
20090236105 | TRIP MECHANISM FOR A GROUND WORKING TOOL - A system and method for operating a ground working tool having attached thereto an implement includes a trip mechanism. The trip mechanism includes a generally horizontally oriented hydraulic cylinder configured to be biased into an extended position to engage the implement in a work position engaged to work the ground. Specifically, a link rod connects the hydraulic cylinder to a carrier to which the implement is attached. The link rod can be adjusted in length and has a generally small diameter, such that, upon extending into hydraulic cylinder when the implement impacts an obstruction, the link rod does not contact the hydraulic cylinder. | 09-24-2009 |
20090260840 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING PARTICULATE MATTER - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for distributing particulate matter over a surface by spreading. The apparatus for distributing particulate matter over a surface is adapted to be fitted to a prime mover. The apparatus includes a mounting frame for attaching the apparatus to the prime mover, at least one grading blade carried by the mounting frame and mounted moveable laterally sideways relative to the prime mover and an actuator to controllably move the grading blade to move the grading blade substantially sideways relative to the prime mover. The lateral sideways movement of the apparatus relative to prime mover enables particulate matter to be moved independent of the direction of travel of the prime mover. | 10-22-2009 |
20090272550 | THREE POINT HITCH - A three point hitch for a work vehicle is provided with one draft link of fixed length and another draft link of variable length. The variable length draft link includes a linear double action hydraulic cylinder assembly, a first attachment plate fixedly connected with one of the arm and the cylinder of the assembly and having a pivot connector configured for pivotal attachment with the vehicle, and a second attachment plate fixedly connected with a remaining one of the arm and the cylinder and having a first pivot connector configured for pivotal attachment with a tilt link and a second pivot connector configured for pivotal attachment with the implement to be supported from the vehicle. The variable length draft link permits lateral adjustment of the angle of the implement with respect to the vehicle center line. | 11-05-2009 |
20090294142 | Earth-working apparatus and method for working encrusted earth - An earth-working apparatus ( | 12-03-2009 |
20090301743 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE DEPTH OF AN AGRICULTURAL WORK UNIT MOUNTED TO A FRAME THAT CAN BE RAISED AND LOWERED BY A CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - An agricultural implement has a depth control system in which a position sensor directly measures linear translation of a hydraulic cylinder that lifts and lowers the implement frame to set and adjust the depth of the implement frame. The position sensor may be positioned adjacent to or integrally formed with the hydraulic cylinder, and provides a voltage to a controller remote from the implement. The controller automatically adjusts the flow of hydraulic fluid to and from the hydraulic cylinder to maintain the depth of the implement frame at an operator-selected level. | 12-10-2009 |
20100006308 | Apparatus and a system for providing guidance control for pull type tongued implements - Embodiments are directed to apparatus for positioning a pull type farm implement which has an elongated tongue being drawn by a motor vehicle having a vehicle hitch on the rear end thereof configured for attachment to the tongue, the apparatus comprising a hydraulic hitch mechanism configured to have one end portion attached to the vehicle hitch and an opposite end portion configured to be attached to the tongue of the implement in a non-pivoting manner, the hitch mechanism having at least one hydraulic cylinder for selectively adjusting the lateral position of the front end of the tongue, a GPS operable to detect the position of the tool bar relative to the desired path and repeatedly generate position signals and means for controlling the hydraulic hitch mechanism to adjust the lateral position of the tongue so that the implement follows the desired path of movement in response to the GPS signals. | 01-14-2010 |
20100006309 | Chain Reel for Tillage Implement and Method - In lieu of rigid bars, a tillage reel utilizes a number of elongated flexible elements such as lengths of link chain that are spaced circumferentially around the reel and extend axially thereof. The flexible elements bow outwardly by centrifugal force as the reel rolls along the ground during tillage operations to impact and fracture clods encountered at the lower front extremity of the reel. When the reel is used in connection with strip till operations, the flexible elements bow upwardly and inwardly along the lower periphery of the reel as they engage and conform to the transverse cross-section of the strip till berm, thereby avoiding destruction of the berm notwithstanding the clod-pulverizing action provided by the flexible elements. | 01-14-2010 |
20100018726 | System and Method for Machine Guidance Control - System and method for providing guidance control for machines. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting an implement, by a guidance controller, coupled to a machine. The method may further include determining a characteristic of the implement which affects a control setting of the machine, configuring the control setting of the machine by the guidance controller based, at least in part, on the characteristic of the implement and controlling operation of the machine based on the control setting. | 01-28-2010 |
20100018727 | WHEEL TRACTOR SCRAPER REAR WHEEL DRIVE ASSIST AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A wheel tractor scraper having a rear wheel drive assist, the wheel tractor scraper includes a tractor portion pivotally coupled to a rear scraper portion, the rear scraper portion having a bowl for hauling material and a fluid powered work tool configured to assist in loading the bowl, the work tool powered by a fluid pump connected to a fluid operated work tool motor. The rear wheel drive assist includes a fluid operated drive motor coupled to the rear wheels of the machine, a diverter valve having a first position at which fluid flow is delivered from the pump to the work tool motor and a second position at which fluid flow is delivered from the pump to the drive motor, and a controller being configured to control the diverter valve to engage the rear wheel drive assist. The machine may be operated by engaging the pump and work tool motor, and then actuating the diverter valve to the second position to divert flow from the work tool motor to the drive motor. | 01-28-2010 |
20100025055 | FURROW CLEARING APPARATUS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SEED BEDS - An apparatus assists in clearing furrows in a plowed field. A plurality of furrow assist members line up with a plurality of plowshares on a furrow roller which is towed around a field. The furrow roller may have one or more cylindrical rollers that may include extension rollers that are foldable for storage. Plowshares are moveably attached to rigid beams and positioned to engage the ground and dig irrigation furrows. The cylindrical rollers smooth and compact seed beds in a uniform manner. Furrow assist members, in accordance with embodiments, are selectively deployed and positioned to be substantially in line with the plowshares to clear and distribute any soil or other materials that may be in the furrows following the passage of the cylindrical rollers. | 02-04-2010 |
20100038102 | Crust Fracturing Implement - An apparatus for fracturing a crust on an agricultural field includes a tool bar and a support attached to the tool bar. A plurality of discs are non-rotatably attached to an axle that is rotatably supported by the support. Each of the plurality of discs include a plurality of spaced apart teeth about the perimeter of each disc. The teeth comprise convex surfaces and concave surfaces that converge at distal ends where the plurality of discs rotate about the support such that the convex surfaces penetrate and fracture the crust and that any debris or trash picked up by the teeth is ejected by the angles of the teeth and angles of the support brackets preventing plugging and destruction of the rowed crop. | 02-18-2010 |
20100051297 | Hand-manipulated, dirt tool with at least three, working, outwardly-directed, side edges - A hand-manipulated dirt tool, either a spade, shovel, post hole digger or the like, is driven and guided by the hands and feet of the human user, which tool has at least three (3), operative, outwardly-directed, side edges, preferably continuous, namely, a penetrating chamfer, a slicing edge and a chopping chamfer, preferably at at least two different angles and three sizes, either on one side or on both sides. Thus, at least two, outwardly-directed, side edges are chamfer, which can be parallel, with relatively small, entry surface in beginning edge of the tool and, if spade or a shovel, etc., a foot engaged, top portion is provided. Ideally the three side surfaces, as one progresses up the tool, can make forty-five, seventy-five and forty-five degrees to the rear and ideal “vertical” distances of one, nine and one inches, respectively, and exemplary degree, distance ranges and cross-sectional dimensions are also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
20100059238 | ROW UNIT SOIL FINISHING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a novel configuration for agricultural row units that feature soil finishing assemblies. This configuration of the finishing assembly provides a simple adjustment of the height of the finishing assembly to enhance usability and flexibility of the row unit. The improved adjustment mechanism enhances user control over the vertical distance between the finishing wheels/discs and the ground opening assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, soil finishing assembly is pivotally coupled to the row unit frame via a height adjustment assembly. The height adjustment assembly may feature a biasing member and other components to allow adjustment of one end of the pivotal coupling of the adjustment assembly within the row unit assembly. | 03-11-2010 |
20100059239 | SUPPORTED CHANGEABLE FRAME FOR SOIL WORKING IMPLEMENTS | 03-11-2010 |
20100065290 | Sensors on a Degradation Machine - In one aspect of the invention, a machine for degrading a natural and/or man-made formation has picks connected to a drum of the machine and at least one accelerometer mounted to the machine adapted to measure forces acting on the machine. Electronic equipment is in communication with the at least one accelerometer and the electronic equipment has a processor adapted to determine a change in the formation based off of input from the at least one accelerometer. The electronic equipment also is in communication with a mechanism adapted to control, at least in part, a location of the drum. | 03-18-2010 |
20100084147 | Automatic Control of Passive, Towed Implements - An automatic control system for passive, towed implements is described. The system provides a strategy for optimal control of a towed implement using a nudge input to an autopilot-controlled tractor. Implement path-tracking error, as measured by a GNSS receiver, is consistently corrected to zero. | 04-08-2010 |
20100101810 | Pump Support Coupler System - A pump support coupler assembly for connecting a large displacement hydraulic pump to a tractor power take off device is provided. The pump support coupler assembly includes a coupler housing with front and back walls, and sidewalls. The high displacement hydraulic pump attaches directly or indirectly to the coupler housing back wall. A shaft extends longitudinally through the coupler housing. The shaft is coupled to an input shaft of the hydraulic pump at its first end and a power take off output shaft at its second end. A torque restraint strap extends between the coupler housing and a tractor drawbar, and prevents the coupler housing from rotating about its longitudinal axis. In this configuration, the power take off output shaft supports the pump support coupler assembly and the hydraulic pump, and since the pump is attached to the coupler housing, the pump input shaft is not subjected to bending-type loads. | 04-29-2010 |
20100101811 | Agricultural implement having folding draft links - An agricultural implement includes a hitch boom to which a pair of wing booms is pivotably connected. The wing booms are designed to fold forward from an extended position to a transport position. The wing booms are supported above a surface by wheels that provide the aforementioned support when the wing booms are in an extended position as well as the transport position. Maintaining surface contact of the wheels in both positions reduces the load placed on the hitch to which the hitch boom is coupled as well as the hitch boom itself. Multi-link draft links are connected between the hitch boom and the wing booms to provide support for the wing booms when the wing booms are in the extended position. The relative length of the draft links dictates how far the hitch telescopes when the wing booms are folded to the stowed or transport position. | 04-29-2010 |
20100200252 | Marker Assembly Having Breakaway Feature - An agricultural implement has a marker assembly that is pivotable in a generally rearward direction when the marker assembly collides with a relatively massive field obstruction. The interconnection of the marker assembly to a central frame of the implement allows the aforementioned pivoting to reduce damage to the central frame and/or the marker assembly during such collisions. | 08-12-2010 |
20100200253 | Marker Assembly Having Caster Wheel - A marker assembly for use with an agricultural implement includes a marker wheel that may caster as needed to reduce loading of the marker assembly during deployment of the marker assembly, in response to variations in surface contour, and in response to changes in travel direction of the agricultural implement. | 08-12-2010 |
20100252285 | LAWN PERFORATING TOOL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - Disclosed herein is a lawn perforating tool and method of using same to prepare new lawn or garden areas or distressed regions of existing lawns or gardens for the planting of seed, example of which include, but are not limited to, grass seed, clover seed, wildflower seed, and the like. The lawn perforating tool of the present invention is particularly configured to provide in the soil and dead grass holes or indentations of a size, shape, and depth that is optimal for receiving and germinating new grass seed and of a density and distribution suitable to provide the resulting grass with a visually desirable pattern, rendering new growth indistinguishable from old growth. | 10-07-2010 |
20100263887 | SOIL AERATION DEVICE - A soil aeration apparatus may include aeration tines that are actuated by a relatively compact gear system that reduces the size and weight of the apparatus. In addition, a soil aeration apparatus may operate without a centrally disposed support shaft, thus enabling the tine-holder shafts to be positioned closer to one another and reducing the size of the apparatus. | 10-21-2010 |
20100300710 | AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE DEVICE - An agricultural implement for tilling at least a strip of soil to be planted includes a tillage device for penetrating and tilling a strip of soil and displacing soil and residue upwardly, and a depth control device laterally offset from the centerline of the strip of soil and mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation located rearwardly of the tillage device and positioned to intercept soil and residue displaced upwardly by the tillage device. Multiple tines mounted on the depth control device extend laterally away from the depth control device toward the centerline to intercept a portion of the soil and residue displaced upwardly by the tillage device. The tines are attached to the depth control device only at one end of each tine, and the free ends of the tines terminate laterally short of the centerline and vertically between the elevations of the upper and lower edges of the depth control device. | 12-02-2010 |
20100314140 | Folding Tool Bar Method and Apparatus for Use With Agricultural Implements - A folding tool bar apparatus for an implement such as a rake, the toolbar having a frame with ground engaging wheels. The folding tool bar apparatus is adapted to be operatively attached to a prime mover for towing from place to place. First and second tool bars are pivotally attached to linkage members. A tongue member that sides along its longitudinal axis with respect to the frame pulls front ends of the tool bars toward the tongue member during movement to the transport position thereof and away from the tongue member during movement towards the working position thereof. The rear end of the tongue member is behind the frame in the working position thereof, making the folding tool bar apparatus shorter than conventional folding tool bars in the working position thereof. | 12-16-2010 |
20100319941 | Trenching Device And System - A device for trenching and a system of controlling trenching at a constant depth and at a speed of more than 12 miles per hour. | 12-23-2010 |
20110005782 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING A SHANK WITHIN A RIPPER ASSEMBLY OF A TRACTOR/CRAWLER INVOLVING A ROTATING SHANK INSTALLER - An apparatus and method of installing a shank onto a ripper assembly of a tractor or crawler. A rotating shank installer (RSI) is welded onto a front face of a ripper assembly of a tractor, e.g., on the outside surface of a pocket beam. A portion of the RSI is allowed to rotate with respect to the pocket beam. With the shank in a substantially horizontal position with respect to the ground, the shank is secured between two plates of the RSI using pins wherein the plates can rotate with respect to the pocket beam. The shank is locked in place by two pins placed through the plates and the shank's weight is unbalanced with respect to the RSI. The ripper assembly is elevated causing the shank to rotate within the RSI to a substantially vertical position. The crawler is moved forward while lowering the ripper assembly in order to rip a groove into the ground with the bottom portion of the shank where the shank lowers into the ground. The RSI is disconnected from the shank wherein the shank is held in place by the grove. The bottom of the pocket is positioned over the top of the lowered shank and the pocket is lowered so that the shank is installed within the pocket and secured therein. | 01-13-2011 |
20110005783 | AERATOR MECHANISM WITH VERTICALLY RECIPROCATING TINE - A turf aerator ( | 01-13-2011 |
20110017480 | Folding Frame for an Agricultural Implement - A folding frame for an agricultural implement such as a wheel rake. The frame includes ground engaging wheels and two toolbars foldable for operation and for transport. The folding frame is provided flexibility to conform to uneven surfaces, yet stability against the torques and forces of operation. A slidable tongue provides folding action between the transport position and the operating position. A spacing between rear ends of the two toolbars may be altered hydraulically for wider or narrower windrows. A novel caster wheel provides support for the toolbars and is located so that the implement's transport position is narrower than the prior art's. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017481 | CHAIN REEL FOR TILLAGE IMPLEMENT AND METHOD - In lieu of rigid bars, a tillage reel utilizes a number of elongated flexible elements such as lengths of link chain that are spaced circumferentially around the reel and extend axially thereof. The flexible elements bow outwardly by centrifugal force as the reel rolls along the ground during tillage operations to impact and fracture clods encountered at the lower front extremity of the reel. When the reel is used in connection with strip till operations, the flexible elements bow upwardly and inwardly along the lower periphery of the reel as they engage and conform to the transverse cross-section of the strip till berm, thereby avoiding destruction of the berm notwithstanding the clod-pulverizing action provided by the flexible elements. | 01-27-2011 |
20110036602 | AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE DEVICE - An agricultural implement for tilling at least a strip of soil to be planted includes a tillage device for penetrating and tilling a strip of soil and displacing soil and residue upwardly, the tillage device including at least one coulter wheel mounted for rotation about a first axis of rotation and positioned at least in part below the soil, when tilling the strip of soil, such that the coulter wheel is able to cut a slit in the soil, and a depth control device laterally offset from the centerline of the strip of soil and mounted for rotation about a second axis of rotation located rearwardly of the trailing end of the tillage device. The depth control device is positioned to intercept soil and residue displaced upwardly by the tillage device. Multiple tines made of a polymeric material are mounted on the depth control device, extending laterally away from only one side of the depth control device toward the centerline to intercept a portion of the soil and residue displaced upwardly by the tillage device. | 02-17-2011 |
20110056712 | CONSERVATION TILLAGE IMPLEMENT, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A conservation tillage implement having three or more rows of individual coulter wheel assemblies laterally spaced apart and removably mounted on a cultivator frame, a coulter wheel assembly in a given row being staggered with respect to the coulter wheel assemblies in a longitudinally adjacent row. The coulter wheel assemblies may be laterally adjustable and may be mounted to the cultivator frame using a mounting means that permits rotation about a vertical axis. The coulter wheel assemblies may comprise a coil spring having a horizontal spring axis to permit upward deflection in response to impact with an obstacle. Leveling attachments may optionally be mounted to the cultivator frame, along with additional field working tools. The implement is used in the management of crop residue as part of a minimum tillage strategy. The implement is particularly resistant to plugging and can be operated at high speeds without undue damage upon impact with obstacles. Advantageously, the implement can be operated in standing water, as found in the growing of rice. | 03-10-2011 |
20110061880 | SOIL AERATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PUSHING PENETRATION TOOLS INTO SOIL - A mobile soil aerating device including a machine frame, a drive, at least one penetration tool hingedly coupled with the machine frame, said penetration tool being adapted to be driven into the soil and to be pulled out again, said penetration tool being pivotable with respect to the machine frame during a penetration phase in which the penetration tool, prior to penetration, being in an initial position at a predetermined penetration angle, and wherein, at least after having pulled the penetration tool from the ground, at least one element engaging the penetration tool and coupled to the machine frame exerts a restoring moment on the penetration tool in order to pivot the penetration tool back to the initial position. | 03-17-2011 |
20110073332 | SOIL CONDITIONING DISC AND CONFIGURABLE DISC ASSEMBLY - A soil-conditioning disc and variable disc assembly system is presented wherein each disc has a series of radially extending geometrically shaped protrusions with intermittent cutting edges and consolidation surfaces, all circumscribing a central hub portion. The disc can be used individually or in multiplicity in a variety of configurations as appropriate for the soil conditions and soil-conditioning task at hand. When the soil-conditioning disc is rolled across the soil surface, a series of consolidated perforations and/or geometric-shaped hollows and restricting channels (depending on the particular disc configuration utilized) are created in the soil. This soil-conditioning disc and assembly simultaneously cuts and incorporates organic material into the soil to increase soil oxygenation for improved soil health, to create depressional water storage, to enhance soil permeability, to reduce evaporation, and to improve surface water distribution by reducing runoff. | 03-31-2011 |
20110079404 | Digging Tool and Method of Using the Same - A digging tool has a shaft with a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end has at least one beveled surface for engaging with a drill chuck. An eggbeater-shaped digging body is coupled to the shaft. The digging body is formed from a plurality of bands that intersect each other at an intersection region at the distal end of the shaft. The bands are welded to each other and to the shaft at the intersection region and form a plurality of substantially U-shaped digging surfaces. Each U-shaped digging surface has a distal arm coupled to the intersection region and a proximal arm coupled to the shaft between the intersection region and the proximal end of the shaft. A protective cover is welded to the intersection region to cover the intersection region. The protective cover preferably includes a distally extending non-puncturing tip. | 04-07-2011 |
20110088920 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND LEVELER ATTACHMENT FOR A MECHANICAL HOE - A screed assembly for attachment to the boom arm of a mechanical hoe, including a first elongated member, an elongated ground-engaging structural member extending therefrom, a hoe connection interface and a hydraulic boom connection interface on the first elongated member, and a blade-engaging assembly operationally connected to the first elongated member. An elongated blade portion is pivotably connected to the blade-engaging assembly, a first pivot actuator is operationally connected between the first generally elongated portion and to the blade-engaging assembly, and a second pivot actuator operationally connected to the blade-engaging assembly and the elongated blade portion. Energization of the first pivot actuator pivots the blade engaging assembly relative to the first elongated member and energization of the second pivot actuator pivots the blade relative to the blade-engaging assembly. | 04-21-2011 |
20110108294 | Variable Wheelbase Motor Grader - A motor grader with an adjustable wheel base is disclosed. The motor grader may include front and rear wheels supporting a chassis and a main frame. A working blade may downwardly depend from the main frame between the front wheels and rear wheels to perform work on the ground below. The motor grader may also provide an adjustable wheel base to allow the center of gravity of the motor grader to better match the work load being addressed. The adjustable wheel base may also provide more swing clearance for the blade relative to the rear wheels, allow for an adjustable articulation angle, and minimize structural loads on the motor grader, particularly during ripping operation. The wheel base may be adjustable by providing structure through which the relative positions of the rear wheels can be altered automatically, manually, and dynamically. | 05-12-2011 |
20110139470 | Land Management - A method and apparatus are disclosed for forming a plurality of impressions ( | 06-16-2011 |
20110162855 | CORE REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hollow coring tine with an extension that may be used on several types of reciprocating aerifiers provides core collection and removal from turf. In one embodiment, the extension ensures that the cores are expelled in a pre-determined position with the predetermined position adjustable between about zero and about 90 degrees to the vertical plane, the cores thereby ending up in a collecting bag, a conveyor belt, a core processor, etc. Moreover, because the cores are “caught” in a device that is off the ground, the cores do not touch the turf, directly or indirectly. When the extension is a hose, it is possible to suck the cores through the hose, directly into a collecting container. The hollow coring tine with extension may therefore prevent the turf from being damaged by other core collecting devices, like core collectors. | 07-07-2011 |
20110180281 | TILLER WITH REMOVABLE BATTERY - A tiller can include a frame supported by at least one wheel. An upright assembly can extend from the frame. A drive mechanism can be supported by the frame and include a motor having an output member. A tilling implement can have a drive shaft that is driven by the output member. The tilling implement can comprise at least one tine plate. A slider assembly can communicate with the wheel and be movably coupled along the upright assembly. The slider assembly can be configured to securably locate in at least a first position wherein the wheel is located at a first elevation relative to the frame and a second position wherein the wheel is located at a second elevation relative to the frame. The first and second elevations can be distinct. | 07-28-2011 |
20110186313 | Dirt Hole Closer - A dirt hole closer is attached to the front of a skid steer, or to a tractor, forklift, or the like and consists of a frame, a push blade, a left arm, and a right arm. The frame is removably attached to the lifting mechanism of the vehicle. The push blade, the left arm, and the right arm are attached to the frame and have coplanar lower edges. Both the left arm and the right arm can be manipulated, by means such as hydraulic actuators. The dirt hole closer provides a novel method of planting trees or setting posts or poles and utilizes both linear and angular motion to push excavated dirt into the annulus of hole surrounding the object being planted. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192618 | Tillage system - A tillage system has a first set of deep tilling tines and a second set of shallow tilling coulter tines present in a number more than twice that of the deep tilling tines. The deep tilling tines till the field to a depth of about 5 to 12 inches at row planting locations, loosening the soil for easy plant growth. This deep grooving action builds mounds of soil at both sides of the deep groove which are cleared by a second set of shallow tilling curved coulter tines followed by a third set of plurality of rows of shallow tilling toothed coulters that till the space between grooves to a depth of about 1 to 4 inches, providing a water reservoir space and clearing plant debris. A last row of shallow tilling ruffled coulters are provided to mix and incorporate into soil plant debris and plant stocks, anchoring tilled soil. | 08-11-2011 |
20110203815 | WEEDER - A weeding hand tool, comprising a generally longitudinal member joining a handle grip at a first end thereof and a pedal at a second opposite end thereof, a finger head comprising coiled fingers arranged in a helix and an ejector rod mobile inside the helix, and an ejector arm, wherein, when the tool is positioned generally vertically with free end tips of the coiled fingers on the ground, pushing down on the handle grip and/or on the pedal causes the coiled fingers to rotated down into the soil, entrapping a weed beneath the soil as they penetrate the soil, and wherein when, by pulling up on the longitudinal member, the coiled fingers are pulled out from the soil, with the weed entrapped in the helix they form, and the weed is ejected from the helix pulling down on the ejector arm. | 08-25-2011 |
20110278030 | WEEDING METHOD AND APPARATUS - In orchards or fields of grape vines, weeding in inter-plant spaces may be performed with a mechanical weeder. The weeder may include a frame configured to be propelled by a motorized vehicle. A rotatable weeder unit may be pivotally connected to a pivot arm attached to the frame and a spring may be connected to hold the rotatable weeder unit in a nominal pivotal position relative to the frame responsively to a force exerted by the spring. When encountering a producing plant, the weeder unit may deflect away from the plant thereby precluding damage to the plant. | 11-17-2011 |
20110315410 | PLANTER WITH FOUR BAR LINKAGE - An agricultural planter includes a frame and left and right wings pivotally attached to respective ends of the frame, all of which have a plurality of spaced row units. Each wing includes a forward bar pivotally coupled to the frame for forward folding for transport and an aft bar having row units attached thereto. Each aft bar is aligned parallel with and is pivotally coupled to its associated forward bar by at least one pair of first and second non-parallel coupling arms. A hydraulic cylinder coupled to the forward bar and to one of the pivoting arms raises the associated aft bar with row units above the soil to a first elevated position to facilitate turning the planter. Further extension of the hydraulic cylinder causes additional elevation, and substantial rotation of the aft bar and row unit combination to provide a low and narrow planter profile for transport and storage. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000681 | GRADE CONTROL FOR AN EARTHMOVING SYSTEM AT HIGHER MACHINE SPEEDS - An earthmoving system including a bulldozer has a pair of GPS receivers mounted on the cutting blade of the bulldozer. The cutting blade is supported by a blade support extending from the frame. The blade support includes a pair of hydraulic cylinders for raising and lowering the blade in relation to the frame and a blade tilt cylinder for controlling the lateral tilt of the cutting blade. Sensors, including gyroscopic sensors and an accelerometer, sense rotation of the frame about three orthogonal axes and vertical movement of the bulldozer frame that would affect the position of the blade. A control is responsive to the pair of GPS receivers and to the gyroscopic sensors, for controlling the operation of the hydraulic cylinders and thereby the position of the cutting blade. The control monitors the position of the cutting blade with repeated calculations based on the outputs of the GPS receivers and with low-latency feed-forward correction of these repeated calculations, based on the outputs of the gyroscopic sensors and the accelerometer. | 01-05-2012 |
20120012349 | SOIL TILLING AND PLANTING IMPLEMENT - A mount for a trash whipping implement for connection to a planter is disclosed. A height and force adjustable mounting system is also disclosed for use with a planter that enables the force of such an implement on the soil to be modulated as desired. | 01-19-2012 |
20120061110 | MULTICULTIVATOR FOR VERTICAL FARMING - It provides a device called Multicultivator for vertical cultivation which base is made of structural steel an comprising at least three rudders for field work, an important feature is that the device can change the separation between the rudder from been virtually together. The Multicultivator has the ability to perform tasks simultaneously as subsoiling an fallow. | 03-15-2012 |
20120103640 | Weed Stomping Tool - The invention is a method and apparatus for weed elimination using a manually operable weed stomping tool that is comprised of a handle, an elongated shaft, a footrest, and a weed stomping bit that has a cutting edge. When the weed stomping bit is positioned on the ground over the centre of a weed and downward pressure is applied, either by pushing on the handle or stepping on the footrest, the weed stomping bit is forced into the ground while simultaneously the cutting edge of the weed stomping bit severs the weed's foliage from the stem and the weed stomping bit crushes the weed stalk and attendant root structure to a depth below grade. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111584 | Implement Tongue Locking Mechanism - A tongue-hitch structure for a pull-type implement may comprise a tongue locking mechanism. A work frame for the pull-type implement may comprise a vertically adjustable rear wheel suspension comprising an actuator for moving the work frame between a lowered, working position and a raised, transport position. The tongue-hitch structure may be adapted to allow vertical movement between the tongue-hitch structure and the work frame. A leveling arrangement may be coupled between the work frame and the hitch-tongue structure operable to prevent and/or allow vertical movement between the tongue-hitch structure and the work frame. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111585 | METHOD AND IMPLEMENT FOR CULTIVATING SOIL - A manually operated hand-held implement used for cutting into and through soil and soil barriers, facilitating the loosening and cultivating of soil in preparation of planting or seeding. An embodiment of the implement is comprised of an elongated vertical shaft with transverse handle at one end, a foot-pedal further down the shaft and a cultivating head comprised of a plurality of circumferential-spaced triangular blades formed in an arrowhead shape at the other lower end of the implement, terminating in a pointed tip. The arrowhead blade shape facilitates penetration of the implement into the soil, with the blade edges simultaneously severing soil barriers during penetration of soil. The operator may use the implement in a standing, kneeling or seated position and with a downward rocking, twisting and agitation motion of the implement, causing the arrowhead to penetrate, cultivate and prepare a soil hole for planting. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111586 | LEVERAGE DEVICE FOR HAND TOOLS - An outboard stabilizing system (OSS) includes a stabilizer bar with first and second outboard extensions each with a wheel mounted thereon; and a hand tool secured to the stabilizer bar, wherein a length of the two outboard extensions is determined based on the hand tool. | 05-10-2012 |
20120125647 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRAWBAR SUPPORT - A system and method to selectably control a position of a first end of a drawbar between a locked position and a suspended position with respect to a drawbar support. The drawbar is securable to a work vehicle distal from the first end, the method includes locking a position of the first end in response to a first predetermined condition and placing the first end in a suspended position in response to a second predetermined condition. Position control of the first end is continuously maintainable. | 05-24-2012 |
20120132448 | PLANT PACKING DEVICE AND METHOD - The invention relates to a device for exerting a compressive force on soil around the root ball of a plant for compacting the soil. The device has a substantially planar head having a pair of arms that are configured to extend over at least a portion of the soil above the root ball of the plant for exerting a compressive force on a portion of the soil. The device also has a handle fixedly attached to the head that is configured to transfer force to the head when a user exerts a compressive force to the handle, thereby compacting soil positioned beneath the head. | 05-31-2012 |
20120205130 | CONSERVATION TILLAGE IMPLEMENT, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A conservation tillage implement having three or more rows of individual coulter wheel assemblies laterally spaced apart and removably mounted on a cultivator frame, a coulter wheel assembly in a given row being staggered with respect to the coulter wheel assemblies in a longitudinally adjacent row. The coulter wheel assemblies may be laterally adjustable and may be mounted to the cultivator frame using a mounting means that permits rotation about a vertical axis. The coulter wheel assemblies may comprise a coil spring having a horizontal spring axis to permit upward deflection in response to impact with an obstacle. Leveling attachments may optionally be mounted to the cultivator frame, along with additional field working tools. The implement is particularly resistant to plugging and can be operated at high speeds without undue damage upon impact with obstacles. | 08-16-2012 |
20120227991 | SOIL CHOPPING AND LEVELING SYSTEM - A tillage implement equipped with a finishing attachment for chopping and leveling soil. The implement includes at least one soil engaging element (e.g., a shank) operable to form a trench with mounds on either side of the trench. The finishing attachment includes at least one soil chopping and leveling assembly that is operable to chop up clods of soil and crop remnants in the mounds and to level off the mounds by pushing the mounds at least partially into the trench. | 09-13-2012 |
20120241178 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TILLING SOIL - A method of soil preparation simultaneously ploughs soil and tills soil ploughed in a previous pass. An apparatus for tilling soil provides tilling members mounted for deployment on either side of a tractor. The tilling members on one side of the tractor may be brought into engagement with the soil while tilling members on the other side of the tractor are lifted away from the soil. The tilling members are located to coincide with an adjacent strip of land ploughed in a previous pass of the tractor. | 09-27-2012 |
20120261145 | Hydraulic Walking Beam - A hydraulic walking beam method of a pull-type implement, the method comprising: receiving hydraulic fluid at a first hydraulic cylinder associated with a first gauge wheel assembly from a second hydraulic cylinder associated with a second gauge wheel assembly, the first and second gauge wheel assemblies coupled to a frame of a pull-type implement; extending a cylinder rod associated with the first hydraulic cylinder responsive to receiving the hydraulic fluid; and retracting a cylinder rod associated with the second hydraulic cylinder concurrently with the extending. | 10-18-2012 |
20120261146 | LIFT ASSIST WHEEL ASSEMBLY - A wheel attachment assembly ( | 10-18-2012 |
20120267127 | Garden tool for planting starter plants, flower bulbs, ornamentals, shrubs seeds, and seedlings - An improved easy to use lightweight multipurpose hand operated garden tool that allows the user to accomplish the task of planting of seeds, seedlings, bulbs, transplants and remove weeds or other unwanted material efficiently with an elongated, upright T handled shaft having a tubular cutter at the lower extremity thereof. An ejector plate freely passes through the cutter by means of an elongated rod extending upwardly through a guide and attached to a lever. The cutter is positioned over the area to be prepared and twisted back and forth and pushed into the soil define a plug of soil. The tool is then lifted from the soil, carrying with it the plug of soil. The lever is pushed downward causing the ejector plate to push and eject the plug of soil. The above process can be easily done through ground cover and weed barrier due to the beveled sharpen v-grooved edge of the cutter. This tool can also be used to take soil samples up to 3 inches deep per cycle of operation, and should remain sharp enough to cut up to 75 plugs and holes even if occasionally hitting a stone or two. | 10-25-2012 |
20120267128 | BULLDOZER - A bulldozer includes a body, a drive unit, a ripper, an operating lever, a steering lever, and a controller. The ripper is attached to a rear part of the body and performs ripping work. The operating lever is for operating the ripper. The steering lever is for controlling a travel operation by the drive unit. The controller executes a first control of pulling the ripper up out of the ground and a second control of tilting back the ripper, when it is detected that the ripping work has been ended by operation of the operating lever and the steering lever. | 10-25-2012 |
20120318539 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR HEIGHT CONTROL FOR A DOZER BLADE - Automatic height control of a dozer blade, the input from the slow absolute height sensor is combined with an input from a gyroscope that measures the instant rotation and recalculates it into a vertical height change using the length of the supporting arms. The combination obtains the accuracy of the absolute height information and an increased speed of measurement resulting in a compensated height estimate that is input to a hydraulic control system of the feedback type. This enables much more aggressive control even though the hydraulic system has an unknown linearity and delay associated with it. The gyroscopic sensor forms an IMU with one degree of freedom to compensate for drawbacks of the absolute height sensor with regard to delay, noise and update rate to obtain a frequent, time-correct height position with a reduced level of noise by means of a calculation based on both types of sensor output. | 12-20-2012 |
20130000929 | Extendable Materials Blade Attachment for a Skid Steer Loader - An attachment device for a skid steer loader and a method of moving materials is provided. The attachment device can have a distal end; a proximal end; at least one side member extending from the proximal end towards the distal end; a blade member positioned at the distal end and extending generally perpendicular to a direction of travel of the skid steer loader; and at least one actuator operative to move the blade member substantially in a direction of travel of the skid steer loader. Materials can be moved by the attachment device by placing the attachment device along a ground surface so that the materials are placed in front of the blade member and, while the skid steer loader remains stationary, activating the actuator to move the blade member away from the skid steer loader to push the materials. | 01-03-2013 |
20130020099 | COULTER UNIT FOR HIGH SPEED FERTILIZER APPLICATION - A tillage coulter unit ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130032362 | SUPPLEMENTAL DOWN FORCE SYSTEM FOR A GROUND WORKING IMPLEMENT WITH VARIABLE ROW UNIT GROUPING AND IMPLEMENT WITH SAME - A supplemental down force system for a ground working implement is provided where the supplemental downforce system groups the row units into at least two groups and provides a different supplemental down force to the row units in each group. This enables the row unit to have a supplemental down force closer to the desired down force recognizing that the row units do not all operate in the same conditions. The controller periodically regroups the row units into the at least two groups and readjusts the down force. | 02-07-2013 |
20130048320 | Method and apparatus to collect cores from golf green - A method to collect soil cores from a green comprises the steps of providing a soil core collector, extracting soil cores from a green, allowing the cores to dry for at least fifteen minutes, and utilizing the core collector to gather the cores from the green. | 02-28-2013 |
20130081828 | Method And Apparatus For Auto-Leveling Of Bulk Fill Hopper Frame - A method and apparatus for automating some of the tasks that heretofore required operator action at headland turns or similar events are provided. The present invention automates operation of lift assist wheels and/or gull wings, such as those found on a stack-fold implement, based on the position of the tractor hitch to which the implement is coupled. An operator may control the position of the implement, such as at a headland turn, by raising and lowering the tractor hitch using a remote control. The invention enables the planter to compare the tractor hitch position relative to an implement position and control operation of the implement accordingly without additional user inputs. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081829 | Method And Apparatus For Automatic Positioning Of Gull Wings Of Stackerbar Planter Based On Tractor Hitch Position - A method and apparatus for automating some of the tasks that heretofore required operator action at headland turns or similar events are provided. The present invention automates operation of lift assist wheels and/or gull wings, such as those found on a stack-fold implement, based on the position of the tractor hitch to which the implement is coupled. An operator may control the position of the implement, such as at a headland turn, by raising and lowering the tractor hitch using a remote control. The invention enables the planter to compare the tractor hitch position relative to an implement position and control operation of the implement accordingly without additional user inputs. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081830 | Method And Apparatus For Implement Control Of Tractor Hydraulics Via Isobus Connection - A method and apparatus for automating some of the tasks that heretofore required operator action at headland turns or similar events are provided. The present invention automates operation of lift assist wheels and/or gull wings, such as those found on a stack-fold implement, based on the position of the tractor hitch to which the implement is coupled. An operator may control the position of the implement, such as at a headland turn, by raising and lowering the tractor hitch using a remote control. The invention enables the planter to compare the tractor hitch position relative to an implement position and control operation of the implement accordingly without additional user inputs. | 04-04-2013 |
20130092405 | VIBRATORY RIPPER HAVING PRESSURE SENSOR FOR SELECTIVELY CONTROLLING ACTIVATION OF VIBRATION MECHANISM - A vehicle ripping mechanism and method has a support frame mountable to the vehicle and movable between raised and lowered positions. A ripping member has an engagement head that is configured for plowing the ground and is pivotally supported on the support frame about a ripping member pivot axis that is preferably positioned such that pivoting of the ripping member displaces the engagement head largely longitudinally. A vibrator mechanism is mounted to the ripping member. Activation of the vibrator mechanism causes reciprocating pivoting movement of the ripping member. A tilt adjustment cylinder is connected to the support frame that is adjustable in length to alter an orientation of the ripping member. A control system includes a pressure sensor fluidically connected to the tilt adjustment cylinder, wherein the control system is configured to deactivate the vibrator mechanism based at least in part on the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor. | 04-18-2013 |
20130105183 | ADJUSTABLE PACKER WHEEL SEEDING SYSTEM AND METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130133903 | Hole Digging Tiller Or Cultivator - A hole digger having an anchor inserted into the ground so tines rotate in place discharging loose material from a hole being dug. The anchor includes an elongate stake carried by the transmission carrying the tines that is inserted to a depth greater than tine depth limiting tine travel to an arc about the stake. The digger can include one or more digger tines of increased axial surface area provided by an axial deflector extending radially along part of a tine facing toward the outer edge of the hole increasing the volume discharged from the hole during each tine rotation. Such a digger can be produced by modifying a garden tiller or cultivator to include an anchor mounted to its transmission and can further include one or more digger tines if desired. The anchor and deflectors can form a kit for retrofitting a tiller or cultivator into a hole digger. | 05-30-2013 |
20130146317 | Tool System For Resisting Abrasive Wear Of A Ground Engaging Tool Of An Agricultural Implement - A tool system is provided for resisting abrasive wear of a ground-engaging tool of an agricultural implement during a crop production procedure. The tool system may include a tool for engaging an agricultural field while performing crop production procedure and that defines a main segment and a cutting segment having a working edge covered by a nanostructure coating. The cutting segment may include multiple wear zones with multiple working edges, respectively, covered by nanostructure coatings which may have different thicknesses. | 06-13-2013 |
20130161031 | DOZING BLADE ASSEMBLY, CUTTER AND DOZING METHOD - A dozing blade assembly includes a dozing blade, and a cutter mounted to the dozing blade. The cutter includes a compound digging face extending between a proximal edge and a distal edge. The compound digging face has a steeply oriented center segment, and shallowly oriented outer segments, for balancing downward penetration with forward pushability during moving the dozing blade assembly through material of a substrate. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161032 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL AND DEVICE - Devices to repair divots made a golf course include embodiments mounted on a golf cart for transport, and a hand-held embodiment that can fit a golf cart cup holder. Both embodiments comprise a container with a seed/fill mixture, a rake to prepare the divot for repair, and a dispenser mechanism. The cart embodiment includes a cable-operated dispensing mechanism, one embodiment using movement of the rake, the other a cable-operated rotating nozzle to dispense seed. The hand-held embodiment comprises a canister containing the seed/fill mixture and an attached rake. To repair a divot, the hand-held device is positioned proximate the divot, the rake is used to prepare the area, and the device is rotated to cause the seed to be dispensed into the prepared area, thereby repairing the divot and providing for the growth of fresh grass. | 06-27-2013 |
20130168113 | MULTI-MODE STEERABLE 3-POINT HITCH - In one embodiment, a multi-mode steerable 3-point hitch comprising: a pivotal hitch frame having a generally vertical pivot axis, the hitch frame coupled to first and second draft arms on each side of the hitch frame; and a hitch support structure affixed to a chassis, the hitch support structure coupled to a pair of opposable steering cylinders that are coupled to the hitch frame, the hitch frame and hitch support operably connected to enable concurrent rotation about the vertical pivot axis with draft arm sway. | 07-04-2013 |
20130180741 | FRAME SECTION PIVOT LIMITING DEVICE - A pivot limiting device for an agricultural implement is disclosed. The agricultural implement includes a first frame section pivotally coupled to second frame section at a pivot location. The device includes a compression structure having a spring compressed to a preset load. The compression structure is coupled to the first frame section. A plunger includes a first portion positioned adjacent the second frame section and a second portion positioned adjacent the compression structure to move relative thereto between a first position placing no additional compression on the spring when the second frame section pivots in a first direction and contacts the plunger with a first force less than or equal to the preset load, and a second position further compressing the spring when the second frame section pivots in the first direction and contacts the plunger with a second force greater than the preset load. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186657 | COMBINATION OF A TRACTOR AND AN IMPLEMENT - A combination is described of a tractor ( | 07-25-2013 |
20130199807 | Tillage System with Interchangeable Modules - A reconfigurable farm implement for tilling soil is described. The farm implement may comprise a frame having a plurality of mounting surfaces. A plurality of interchangeable tillage modules may be releasably coupled to the mounting surfaces. The interchangeable tillage modules may be arranged in a predetermined order based on a tillage requirement. | 08-08-2013 |
20130206431 | FURROW CLOSING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - Agricultural planter row units feature soil finishing assemblies for closing a seed groove after seed is placed in the soil. An adjustable furrow closing assembly enhances upper seed groove coverage and closure with soil resulting in sustained relative humidity levels and optimum seed-to-soil contact for faster seed germination. The furrow closing assembly includes a closing wheel assembly having at least one closing wheel and a press wheel assembly having a press wheel following behind the closing wheels. The closing wheels and press wheel are attached to the planter row unit in a manner allowing the press wheel to move vertically relative to the closing wheels. Adjustable down-force systems are provided to vary the down force applied to the closing wheels and the press wheel to maintain optimum soil contact in irregular terrain and in varying soil densities and conditions to provide optimum soil coverage and compaction of the seed bed. | 08-15-2013 |
20130220652 | Automatic Steering System For An Agricultural Implement - An assembly for facilitating steering of an agricultural implement linkable to a work vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises at least a first ground-engaging wheel to engage a ground surface below a frame of the agricultural implement to support the frame above the ground surface. The assembly further comprises a positioning system for receiving a positioning signal from a positioning source. The positioning system determines a current position of the agricultural implement from at least the positioning signal, and the positioning system generates a control signal derived from the current position of the agricultural implement. The assembly further comprises a steering cylinder connected to the first ground-engaging wheel. The steering cylinder operatively connects to the positioning system to steer the first ground-engaging wheel based on the control signal. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233580 | SMOOTH FORWARD FOLDING IMPLEMENT FRAME - A forward folding implement for connecting to a tow vehicle, such as a tractor, is provided. The implement includes a telescoping tongue for connection to the tow tractor. A main frame is connected to the telescoping tongue opposite the tow tractor and is supported by a plurality of wheels. Right and left wings are pivotally connected to the main frame and include a plurality of ground engaging tools attached thereto. First and second hydraulic cylinders are connected to the wings. The first cylinder pivots the wing about a vertical axis, while the second cylinder is configured to pivot the wing about a horizontal axis. The wings are raised about the horizontal axis before being placed in a transport position after being rotated about the vertical axis. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240223 | FOLDING AGRICULTURAL TOOL CARRIER HAVING COMPACT STORAGE POSITION - A folding agricultural tool carrier for supporting tillage, seeding, fertilizer or other ground engaging tools. On each side of a carrier frame a boom support frame is hinged for pivoting about a fore-and-aft axis, and a wing frame or boom is pivotally connected to the boom support frame forwardly of the aft end of the carrier frame and adjacent wheel structure supporting the carrier. A rear fold cylinder pivots the boom forwardly from an extended position to a flat-fold position alongside the boom support frame, and a torque resisting and fatigue reducing diagonal brace flat-folds between boom and the support frame. Frame cylinders pivot the support frame and folded boom and brace into a narrow transport position over the carrier frame. A wheel accommodation space is defined between support frame hinges to facilitate tread adjustments. | 09-19-2013 |
20130248211 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING LEVEL PLOW WHEN ANGLING - A support assembly that includes first and second frame components may be used to support a plow blade to a vehicle. The first frame component may have a first end defining a first pivot axis about which the plow blade pivots when it is moved side-to-side. The second frame component may have a first end that defines a second pivot axis about which the second frame component, the first frame component and the plow blade pivot when the plow blade is raised or lowered. A second end of the first frame component may be pivotally attached to a second end of the second frame component about a third pivot axis. The first frame component and the plow blade may automatically pivot together about the third pivot axis to maintain the plow blade in a level orientation even when the plow blade is both raised and moved side-to-side. | 09-26-2013 |
20130255974 | Flotation for Agricultural Implements - An agricultural implement has front flotation wheels with a significantly increased diameter, increasing flotation and improving rolling characteristics, especially in soft soil conditions. The implement has a frame supported on front and rear wheels. Front flotation wheels are pivotally mounted to the frame about vertical axes. A hitch tongue is pivotally attached to the frame about a vertical hitch pivot axis. A wheel control mechanism connects the front flotation wheels to the hitch tongue, and is configured such that when the hitch tongue is in a neutral position the front flotation wheels roll in the operating direction, and pivoting the hitch tongue causes the front flotation wheels to pivot in the same direction. | 10-03-2013 |
20130284466 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR RESHAPING GROUND SURFACES - Embodiments provide a grading and/or scarifier apparatus configured to be coupled to a motor vehicle, such as a tractor. The apparatus may include a rear mounted frame supporting a blade assembly and/or a scarifier. The scarifier may include a first frame, a second frame slideably disposed through the first frame, and scarifier shanks retained by the second frame. The blade assembly may be pivotable around a substantially vertical axis extending from the blade assembly and/or around a substantially horizontal axis extending through the center of the motor vehicle. The blade assembly may include adjustable end plates at each end, which are maintained at a constant angle to the horizontal axis as the blade is pivoted around the vertical axis. The apparatus may further include trailing wheels that are pivotally attached to the frame and selectively laterally displaceable with respect to the horizontal axis. | 10-31-2013 |
20140000919 | WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR SEED PLANTERS AND PRODUCT APPLICATORS | 01-02-2014 |
20140014377 | GAUGE WHEEL AND UNIVERSAL SCRAPER FOR USE WITH A CONVENTIONAL ROW PLANTER ASSEMBLY - A scraper for removing accumulated soil from the wheel of a planter, the scraper comprising:
| 01-16-2014 |
20140041883 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A CROSS-SLOPE ANGLE OF A MOTOR GRADER BLADE - The disclosure describes a blade control system for a machine. The blade control system includes an input device configured to actuate a first actuator associated with a first blade end in response to a manual command signal triggered by the input device. Further, a controller configured to receive the manual command signal indicative of the trigger initiated by the input device and actuate a second actuator associated with a second blade end with substantially same velocity as of the first actuator in response to the manual command signal. | 02-13-2014 |
20140048294 | CONTROL METHOD FOR DRIVING A RIPPER - The control method for driving a ripper pertaining to the eight invention is a method for driving a ripper in which the movement of a ripper attached to the rear of the body of a bulldozer is controlled, said method comprising a first step in which the ripper is operated while the bulldozer is moving forward or is stopped, a second step in which the bulldozer is reversed and the ripper is raised, and a third step in which the ripper is automatically raised. | 02-20-2014 |
20140060860 | FOLDING IMPLEMENT FRAME WITH WEIGHT TRANSFER - A folding implement frame having seven sections in a use position and nine sections when folded. The frame design allows a frame having a width of greater than 27 meters to be folded into a transport position having a width of less than eight meters and a height of less than six meters. The hydraulic system transfers weight to the center frame section during folding and unfolding to enhance stability. The hydraulic system uses accumulators to minimize the amount of oil reduction in the tractor reservoir resulting from extension of the hydraulic cylinders of the implement. Implement raise and lower cycle times are minimized by a helper cylinder to lift the frame main section when the entire implement weight is on the main section and allowing a smaller cylinder to lift the frame main section in the use position for shorter cycle times to raise and lower the implement. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060861 | WING LIFTING SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement is presented that includes a main tool bar supporting main agricultural tools. The agricultural implement also includes an inner wing tool bar pivotally coupled to the main tool bar and supporting inner wing agricultural tools. Moreover, the agricultural implement includes an outer wing tool bar pivotally coupled to the outer wing tool bar and supporting outer wing agricultural tools. Furthermore, the agricultural implement includes a folding system configured to rotate that outer wing tool bar relative to the inner wing tool bar to enable the agricultural implement to be operated in a narrower configuration. | 03-06-2014 |
20140069668 | System and Method for Sod Harvesting - This disclosure relates to an improved system and method for harvesting sod. Specifically, the sod harvester can comprise a blade set and a cutter frame. The blade set can comprise an inner blade, a middle blade, and an outer blade. The middle blade can harvest a first grass strip from a second grass strip. The cutter frame can lift the first grass strip and the second grass strip from the ground, as the cutter frame can be in direct line with the blades. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069669 | System and Method for Sod Harvesting using a Guide - The following disclosure relates to an improved system and method for harvester harvesting sod using a guide. Specifically, the sod harvester can comprise a front guide, a middle guide, and a back guide. The front guide can be capable of receiving a harvested portion of a grass strip. The middle guide can be connected to the front guide, and can be curved inward such that at least a portion of the guide is positionable under a conveyor frame. The back guide can be connected to the middle guide, and the back guide can be configured to horizontally displace the grass strip by moving the grass strip through the guides. | 03-13-2014 |
20140076591 | Multipiece Cutting Edge Attachment for Spring Tines of a Harrow - A multi-piece cutting edge attachment for a circular shaft of a harrow tine features a mounting member formed of a material that is weldable to, and distinct from, a first material of the harrow tine. A cutting edge member is formed of a third material that is harder than the first and second materials and less weldable to harrow tine than the second material of the mounting member. The cutting edge member has a front face and an opposing rear face that is conformingly shaped for placement against a front face of the mounting member at a lower end thereof. The multi-piece arrangement forms a cutting edge of greater hardness than that which is achievable by a material directly attachable to the tine itself. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076592 | SOIL TILLING AND PLANTING IMPLEMENT - A mount for a trash whipping implement for connection to a planter is disclosed. A height and force adjustable mounting system is also disclosed for use with a planter that enables the force of such an implement on the soil to be modulated as desired. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076593 | Ground Preparation Apparatus - The present invention is a ground preparation apparatus for use in maintaining substantially uniformly soft and smooth soil while providing a movable roping target. The apparatus is usefully in avoiding the need to separately maintain ground to be used in roping practice while at the same time providing a moving roping target. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083725 | BULLDOZER FOLDING BLADE - A bulldozer includes a folding blade that includes a base blade having opposed ends. A first blade portion is rotatably movable about an axis near one end of the base blade. A second blade portion is rotatably movable about an axis near an end of the base blade opposite the first blade portion. The first blade portion and the second blade portion are rotatably movable relative to the base blade between extended and retracted positions. Each blade portion includes a selectably removable first pin and a selectably removable second pin. When installed, the first pin secures each of the first blade portion and the second blade portion in the extended position and the retracted position relative to the base blade, and when installed, the second pin secures each of the first blade portion and the second blade portion in the extended position relative to the base blade. | 03-27-2014 |
20140096983 | FORWARD ROTATING TRANSPORT AXLE - A forward folding implement is provided. The implement includes a telescoping tongue to allow forward folding wings of the implement. At one end of the tongue are positioned transport wheels that are used to level the height of the frame during planting to keep the row units at determined heights of the single plant uniform depth, while also providing a support for the implement during transport of the implement. A transport wheel rotating assembly is provided to rotate the transport wheels about a pivot point such that the transport wheels will adjust the height of the implement, and also increase or decrease the length of the wheelbase between the tractor tires and the transport tires to increase the maneuverability and transportability of the implement both within a field and outside a field. The assembly includes a linkage and a cylinder connected to the implement. | 04-10-2014 |
20140096984 | SYNTHETIC FIELD GROOMING PROCESSES AND CONDITIONING GROOMING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a synthetic athletic field grooming apparatus configured to be pulled by a vehicle to maintain the synthetic athletic field. The apparatus comprises a frame having a coupling mechanism for mounting the apparatus to the vehicle. At least one broom channel is coupled to the frame rearward of the coupling mechanism, and forward and aft rows of brushes are attached to the broom channel. The aft row of brushes is spaced apart from and rearward of the forward row of brushes to allow infill of the synthetic athletic field to flick upward from the forward row while containing the infill for re-agitation from the aft row. The coupling mechanism and the frame allow an attached vehicle to control a downward pressure forcing the rows of brushes into contact with the synthetic athletic field with a desired force. Also disclosed is a method of grooming a synthetic athletic field. | 04-10-2014 |
20140124225 | AGRICULTURAL TOOLBAR APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar. Systems, methods and apparatus are also provided for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar. Methods, systems and apparatus are also provided for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. | 05-08-2014 |
20140124226 | SCRAPER INCLUDING A DUAL DISCHARGE MECHANISM COMPRISING A PIVOTING TRAY AND AN EJECTOR - To provide a scraper and a process for removal of soil or similar materials of a land usually irregular. The scrapers of the state of the art include some problems, such as change of scraper when the land includes several types of material to be removed, for example, dry soils combined with muddy ones, to facilitate the thrust of the scraper to release from stuck the machine and provide a scraper with a construction that allows movements of land in a more controlled due to that the cutting blade does not vary its angle of attack when you move the tilting box. The scraper of the present invention comprises both an unloading system by a tilting box as an unloading system through an ejector. | 05-08-2014 |
20140131057 | FLAP AND ROLL POSITIONER FOR A SOD HARVESTING APPARATUS - A sod harvester may include a cutting head for cutting the strip of sod from a field, a transport conveyor located behind the cutting head for conveying the strip of sod from the cutting head, and a roll-up mechanism operatively connected to the transport conveyor. The roll-up mechanism may be adapted to form the strip of sod into the sod roll. An accumulator may be disposed downstream from the transport conveyor. The accumulator may include a receiving surface to receive the sod roll from the transport conveyor. A guide member may be positioned above the accumulator. The guide member may be adapted to contact an outer surface of the sod roll when the sod roll is transferred from the transport conveyor to the receiving surface, thereby inhibiting unrolling of the sod roll. | 05-15-2014 |
20140138108 | Scraper Attachment and Methods of Use - A scraper attachment for mobile vehicles is provided with a resiliently deformable blade. In one embodiment, the blade is formed from a portion of a vehicle tire. A mounting bracket allows the scraper attachment to be used on a wide range of bucket-style loaders. In various embodiments, a user engages and disengages a portion of a bucket, extending forwardly from the mobile vehicle, with open mounting jaws that extend rearwardly from the mounting bracket by moving the bucket loader forward and backward with respect to the scraper attachment. An optional securement leash may couple the mounting frame with the mobile vehicle. | 05-22-2014 |
20140151073 | Stalk Folding and Breaking Device - A system and method for preventing stubble damage to agricultural implement tires is disclosed. The system can comprise a plurality of drag chains mounted in advance of tires traversing a field. The drag chains may be disposed by a plurality of hanging support chains to suspend the drag chains. The system may also comprise a plurality of chain assemblies separating the hanging chains and at least one mounting bracket, wherein the chain assembly is mounted to the agricultural implement so as to suspend the support chains and drag chains ahead of the front wheels of the implement. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158384 | TILLER HOUSING - A tiller includes a tiller frame and an upright assembly extending from the frame. The frame is supported by at least one wheel and defines a cavity. A transmission assembly is supported by the frame and has an output member that is configured to be drivingly coupled to a first power source in a first battery-powered configuration and to a second power source in a second electric-powered configuration. A tilling implement includes a drive shaft that is driven by the output member. The tilling implement comprises at least one tine plate. The cavity is configured to removably receive a battery in the first battery-powered configuration and removably receive a ballast in the second electric-powered configuration. | 06-12-2014 |
20140190711 | TOWED AGRICULTURAL MACHINE WITH PACKER UNIT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A MACHINE - A towed agricultural machine for tillage purposes and/or for sowing seeds is disclosed. The machine comprises a running gear, tillage tools, and a packer unit, the latter being coupled to the running gear and forming a constructional and/or functional unit therewith. In a first operating position, the running gear is in an active position for road traffic and the packer tools are brought outside the engagement range with the ground. In a second operating position, the running gear, or at least parts thereof, are in an inactive position out of contact range with the ground, while the packer tools are in an active mode in engagement with the ground. | 07-10-2014 |
20140251645 | Method and apparatus to collect cores from golf green - A method to collect soil cores from a green comprises the steps of providing a soil core collector, extracting soil cores from a green, allowing the cores to dry for at least fifteen minutes, and utilizing the core collector to gather the cores from the green. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251646 | HYDRAULICALLY CONTROLLED ROTARY HARROW FOR TILLAGE APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A tillage apparatus having a rotary harrow mounted thereon with mounting elements utilizes a cooperative combination of: a compressible material at the mounting element to permit relative motion between the harrow and the mounting element in response to a motion of the harrow; and, a hydraulic actuator operated under a first pressure to lower the rotary harrow and maintain engagement of the rotary harrow with the ground. A pressure relief element is utilized to reduce back pressure in response to the harrow striking a hard impediment on the ground during operation of the tillage apparatus in a field. The combination cooperates to reduce damage to the harrow and/or other parts of the tillage apparatus when the harrow strikes a hard impediment such as a rock. | 09-11-2014 |
20140262362 | VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR WORKING TOP DRESSING MATERIAL INTO GRASS BLADES - A method and vehicle for brushing top dressing material into a golf green, fairway or other supporting surface. The method and vehicle employs at least four brushes to contact each blade of grass located beneath the brush pattern of the vehicle. The brushes are arranged to contact and push the grass blades back and forth with the brushes arranged at various angles to achieve the back and forth motion to work the top dressing material down between grass blades. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262363 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SOIL TILLAGE AND LEVELLING - A tillage apparatus includes a wheeled frame configured with a plurality of concave blades arranged in a plurality of longitudinally extending columns and transversely extending rows. The rows are longitudinally spaced apart by a progressively increasing distance. The blades of each column are transversely tilted alternately to the left and right. The blades of each column are transversely offset from one another to create a swath of tilled ground along the width of the column. In operation, soil is thrown left and right between successive blades of a column to till the soil across the width of the column and leave a substantially level soil surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262364 | LAND-CLEARING CULTIVATOR FOR BRUSH AND THICKETS - A cultivator for efficient clearing of overgrown land to prepare for planting, especially suited to operating in remote, or hard-to-maneuver-in areas, including towing by a light vehicle, comprises a frame interconnecting to hold a drum with protruding gusseted rods at right angles to the forward movement of the frame. A pair of wheels is mounted to the frame such that when the frame is flipped over, the wheels keep drum and rods from contacting ground and vegetation. A height-adjustable, removable grader bar is connected between the wheels. A trailer hitch is connected to the frame by a removable pin, reversible for towing the cultivator with the drum and rods engaging the ground for land clearing and preparation for planting, or alternatively with wheels engaging the ground for leveling ground with the grader bar or transportation. The drum's weight can vary by filling with solids or fluids. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262365 | IMPLEMENTS, IMPLEMENT SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DISPLACING GROUND MATERIAL - An implement may be configured to displace ground material. For example, an implement may include roller apparatus (e.g., a cylindrical portion and a plurality of ground displacing elements) configured to engage a ground surface and form a plurality of reservoirs in the ground surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262366 | Apparatus And Method For Aerating Soil - A soil aerating apparatus movable along a soil surface in a first direction during soil aerating operations comprises a frame assembly and a plurality of reciprocating arm assemblies. Each arm assembly comprises a tine holder for retaining a tine, an upper arm pivotally attached between the tine holder and the frame assembly, a lower arm pivot attached between the tine holder and the frame assembly, wherein the lower arm is positioned below the upper arm, and a drive arm pivotally attached between a crankshaft and the lower arm. In an embodiment the crankshaft comprises a plurality of central shaft sections and a plurality of eccentric shaft sections, wherein each eccentric shaft section moves in the first direction when each eccentric shaft section is positioned above the plurality of central shaft sections during soil aerating operations. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262367 | Tine Holding Apparatus And Method For Aerating Soil - An apparatus for retaining soil aerating tines during soil aerating operations comprising a tine holding assembly having a plurality of holes therein, wherein each hole is adapted to hold a soil aerating tine therein, wherein the holes are arranged in a plurality of rows of holes, wherein a plurality of spaces separate adjacent rows of holes, wherein the holes of at least one row of holes are positioned between the holes of at least one other row of holes. The apparatus can have at least one space that is at least twice as wide as at least one other space. The apparatus can further comprise a plurality of tine holding members, wherein each tine holding member comprises at least one row of holes of the plurality of rows of holes. Tines can be inserted into the holes to form a zigzag pattern. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262368 | HIGH SPEED TILLAGE TOOL AND METHOD OF USE - A fully-integrated tillage implement including two modes of transportation: a working implement mode and a transportation mode, wherein a transport wheel assembly can be hydraulically raised and lowered at will to transform the implement between the various positions. A hydraulic leveling bar affixed to the drawbar assembly serves to keep the entire implement level with the tractor while traversing a field or while towing the implement in transport mode. | 09-18-2014 |
20140299340 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING PLANT MATERIAL FROM A BED OF PLANTS - A device for removing plants or portions of plants from the plant bed includes a frame having forward and rearward ends, and first and second containment coulters attached to the frame in side-by-side alignment. The first and second containment coulters define a space between them. A rotary cutter is rotatably attached to the frame rearward of the first and second containment coulters. A portion of the rotary cutter extends into the space between the first and second containment coulters. The rotary cutter includes a plurality of teeth along a peripheral edge thereof. A shroud is attached to the frame and extends over at least a portion of the containment coulter pair and the rotary cutter. The shroud includes side walls that extend downward from the top of the shroud along at least a portion of the height of the pair of containment coulters and the rotary cutter. | 10-09-2014 |
20140299341 | Adjustable Row Cleaner - An adjustable row cleaner includes a row cleaner assembly that functions to clear material from the ground surface. The adjustable row cleaner includes, in one embodiment, a connector that is in mechanical communication with both a row cleaner frame, to which row cleaner wheels may be pivotally mounted, and a first end of a translator member. The translator member may pivot with respect to the row unit frame and/or row unit sub-frame about a translator member pivot. The position of a translator member second end may be manipulated, thereby adjusting the maximum depth to which the row cleaner wheels penetrate the ground surface. The adjustable row cleaner may be powered or manually adjusted, and the position of the row cleaner wheels may be monitored and automatically adjusted via a control system. | 10-09-2014 |
20140338932 | AGRICULTURAL UNDERCUT IMPLEMENTS AND METHODS - An agricultural undercut implement includes a frame carrying ground-engaging rolling means, a cutting disk arrangement to cut parallel slits in the ground soil, and an undercut assembly having upright cutting edges each aligned to follow a slit, and a transverse blade with a horizontal cutting edge disposed to undercut the ground soil between slits, as the frame rolls over the ground, such as when towed behind a tractor. The transverse blade is configured to sever the strip of ground soil undercut by the cutting edge, and then move the undercut soil strip up and over the blade before replacing it intact on the ground. A method of agricultural crop management includes non-terminatingly retarding the growth of a permanent cover crop by using the implement to undercut and replace intact the ground soil beneath the cover crop. Some examples include drive units configured to drive blades through pluralities of blade positions. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338933 | IMPROVEMENTS IN GRADER BLADE ASSEMBLIES - A grader blade assembly for mounting a blade to a grader comprises at least one bearing plate which reduces vibration of the blade during use and wherein at least one shim is used to reposition the bearing plate as it is subjected to wear. A grader blade assembly may alternatively or additionally include at least one bearing pad which reduces vibration of the blade during use and wherein at least one shim is used to reposition the bearing pad as it is subjected to wear. The shims are flexible and can conform to the contour of the bearing plate or pad and are of the same shape as the plate or pad with which it is to be used. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338934 | LAWN AERATING AND DETHATCHING DEVICE - A manually operated aerating and dethatching device includes a housing having a frame. A plurality of tine members is rotatably connected to the frame. Each tine member includes a plurality of outwardly extending tines for engaging a ground surface. The tine members are generally aligned along a longitudinal axis. A first wheel is rotatably connected to the housing. The first wheel has an outer rolling surface offset from an outer end of the plurality of tine members. A handle is rigidly connected to the housing extending generally outwardly and upwardly therefrom. Movement of the handle in an upward direction pivots the tine members on the wheel into engagement with the ground surface wherein a degree of engagement of the tine members with the ground surface can be controlled by the user. | 11-20-2014 |
20140338935 | TILLAGE TOOL WITH AUTO-RESET LINKAGE AND METHOD OF USE - A tillage with an auto-reset mechanism and system adapted for tripping when a tool encounters an obstacle in the field, and automatically resetting when the obstacle is cleared. The mechanism is adapted for mounting various ground-working tools, such as shank-mounted chisels, which typically operate slightly below the ground surface and are thus susceptible to damage from submerged obstacles, such as rocks, buried timber and tree roots. | 11-20-2014 |
20140345888 | AGRICULTURAL TOOLBAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A toolbar transport system for extending and retracting a large agricultural toolbar. Forward and rearward folding segments of the toolbar allow the toolbar assembly to retract against the sides of the vehicle without interfering with the steering wheels. A forward-folding segment and rearward-folding segment of each lateral toolbar section connect to provide steering wheel clearance in the transfer position and an integrated lateral toolbar with regularly-spaced ground-engaging implements in the application position. Gauge wheel assemblies assist in the extension and deployment of the toolbar assembly. | 11-27-2014 |
20140345889 | WORK MACHINE AND AUTOMATIC CONTROL METHOD FOR BLADE OF WORK MACHINE - A work machine includes a vehicle body, a blade supported by the vehicle body, a pair of first hydraulic air of second hydraulic cylinders, a pair of lift stroke sensors and a control unit. The first hydraulic cylinders are configured to lower and raise the blade. The second hydraulic cylinders are configured to tilt the blade forward and backward and left and right. The lift stroke sensors are configured to detect stroke amounts from the pair of first hydraulic cylinders, respectively. The control unit is configured to start actuating the pair of second hydraulic cylinders when the stroke amounts of the pair of first hydraulic cylinders match. The control unit is configured to stop actuating the pair of second hydraulic cylinders based on a magnitude relation between a prescribed threshold and a difference in the stroke amounts of the pair of first hydraulic cylinders. | 11-27-2014 |
20140352989 | WEED REMOVING AND EJECTING APPARATUS - A weed removal device having a handle and a frame through which a rod extends. The rod has a mechanical lock near one end that connects the rod mechanically to the frame, and a base portion near the opposite end. The base portion includes pins that extend into soil around the weed to grasp the weed, and a foot pedal on which the user rests his weight to drive portions of the device into the soil. A spring is compressed when the pins are driven into the soil and grasp the weed, and upon removal of the weed and a plug of soil the mechanical lock can release the spring to expand and thereby eject the weed and soil with force sufficient to propel the weed many feed into a receptacle. | 12-04-2014 |
20140374128 | SEED BED PREPARATION AND TILLAGE APPARATUS - A tillage apparatus for selective primary tillage and seed bed preparation makes use of a selectively moveable primary tillage shank to provide seasonal, in-field and/or on-the-fly flexibility of tillage operation. The tillage apparatus has a cultivator frame, at least one secondary tillage tool mounted on the frame and a primary tillage shank mounted on the frame, the primary tillage shank selectively moveable between a lowered soil engaging position and a raised disengaged position. In a method of tilling or preparing a seed bed, the tillage apparatus is dragged around a field with the at least one secondary tillage tool engaged with the field when secondary tillage of the field is desired, and the selectively moveable primary tillage shank lowered to be engaged with the field when the field is in need of primary tillage or raised to be disengaged from the field when primary tillage is not desired. | 12-25-2014 |
20150008005 | CLOSING WHEEL EQUALIZER - A furrow closing apparatus is used with a planter that opens a furrow and deposits seeds as the planter moves in a forward direction over the ground. The furrow closing apparatus includes a frame attached to the planter and first and second closing wheels rotatably mounted on respective first and second closing wheel axles. A pivot axle extends from the frame generally transverse to the direction of travel of the planter and an equalizer bracket pivotably connected to the pivot axle. The equalizer bracket receives the first closing wheel axle in a position aft of the pivot axle and receives the second closing wheel axle in a position forward of the pivot axle such that the equalizer bracket pivots as the closing wheels traverse uneven ground to cause the first closing wheel and the second closing wheel to apply a substantially equal force in closing the furrow. | 01-08-2015 |
20150014002 | Asymmetric terebrating shovel with lateral displacement slide surface and pivoting lever leg - The asymmetrical head of a shovel incorporates a vertically oriented edge extending upwardly from the tip of the head to a recessed leading edge. The construction of the head permits it to function both as a pivot and as a lever, as well as facilitating the initial penetration of the head in soil. | 01-15-2015 |
20150027740 | Method For Automatically Leveling A Farm Implement - A method and apparatus for automating some of the tasks that heretofore required operator action at headland turns or similar events are provided. The present invention automates operation of lift assist wheels and/or gull wings, such as those found on a stack-fold implement, based on the position of the tractor hitch to which the implement is coupled. An operator may control the position of the implement, such as at a headland turn, by raising and lowering the tractor hitch using a remote control. The invention enables the planter to compare the tractor hitch position relative to an implement position and control operation of the implement accordingly without additional user inputs. | 01-29-2015 |
20150034343 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT TOOL SUPPORT SYSTEM - Systems for mounting a plurality of agricultural tools on a transverse support bar and a method for operating an agricultural implement having a transverse support bar are disclosed. The systems include a lateral positioning structure that can attach to the transverse support bar and a detachable base that can be releasably coupled to the lateral positioning structure. | 02-05-2015 |
20150053433 | CRUMBLER BASKET DOWN PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - An agricultural tillage implement includes a main frame including a hitch extending in a travel direction, at least one secondary frame, a plurality of rolling basket assemblies and a pressure control system. The secondary frame is coupled with the frame. The plurality of rolling basket assemblies include first and second rolling basket assemblies. Both first and second rolling basket assemblies are coupled to the at least one secondary frame. The first rolling basket assembly has an effective length, and the second rolling basket assembly has a different effective length. The pressure control system is configured to supply different selected pressures to the first and second rolling basket assembly to substantially equalize a down pressure per unit of effective length of the rolling basket assemblies. | 02-26-2015 |
20150053434 | SPRING GUIDE - An agricultural tillage implement includes: a frame member; and a leveling blade assembly. The leveling blade assembly includes: a leveling blade; an arm coupling the frame member with the leveling blade; and a spring assembly including a spring and a spring guide assembly, the spring and the spring guide assembly being coupled with the arm and the frame member, the spring guide assembly including a sleeve which is slidably related to the spring and which is made of an ultra-high-molecular-weight (UHMW) plastic. | 02-26-2015 |
20150068779 | Agricultural Implement with Compound Hinge Arrangement - An agricultural implement is provided that includes a compound hinge arrangement that allows for compact folding adjacent frame segments such as wing segments of planting, seeding, or tillage implements. The compound hinge arrangement includes a first pivot axis that can be active when the implement is in an unfolded field-use position in which a second pivot axis of the compound hinge arrangement is locked. The implement may be folded into a folded transport position by pivoting an outer wing about the first pivot axis with a first actuator during a first stage and pivoting the compound hinge arrangement and the outer wing about the second pivot axis during a second stage. | 03-12-2015 |
20150107861 | GRADING TOOLS FOR WORK MACHINES AND OPERATION THEREOF - One embodiment includes a grading tool structured for attachment to a work machine. The grading tool includes a frame, ground contacting wheels coupled with the frame, a comb coupled with the frame and extending from a first end of the frame, and a coupling member coupled with the frame and structured to be accessible from a second end of the frame. When the ground contacting wheels are in contact with the ground a depth of penetration of the comb into the ground surface is adjustable by changing the pitch of the grading tool. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107862 | FURROW CLOSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Agricultural planter row units feature soil finishing assemblies for closing a seed groove after seed is placed in the soil. An adjustable furrow closing assembly enhances upper seed groove coverage and closure with soil resulting in sustained relative humidity levels and optimum seed-to-soil contact for faster seed germination. The furrow closing assembly includes a closing wheel assembly having at least one closing wheel and a press wheel assembly having a press wheel following behind the closing wheels. The closing wheels and press wheel are attached to the planter row unit in a manner allowing the press wheel to move vertically relative to the closing wheels. Adjustable down-force systems are provided to vary the down force applied to the closing wheels and the press wheel to maintain optimum soil contact in irregular terrain and in varying soil densities and conditions to provide optimum soil coverage and compaction of the seed bed. | 04-23-2015 |
20150129249 | TRIPLE-FOLD TILLAGE IMPLEMENT WITH TRANSPORT READY FRONTAL PROFILE - An agricultural tillage implement includes a center frame section having a pull hitch configured to be towed, and a plurality of wing sections positioned on opposite lateral sides of the center frame section. The plurality of wing sections include an inner wing section, a middle wing section and an outer wing section. Each outer wing section is configured to fold laterally inward and over a respective middle wing section. Each middle wing section is configured to fold laterally inward and over a respective inner wing section. Each inner wing section is configured to fold laterally inward and over the center frame section, whereby each of the plurality of wing sections when in a folded state are in a transport position with an overall frontal profile having dimensions of no greater than approximately 18 feet wide by 13 feet, 6 inches high. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129250 | TRIPLE-FOLD AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH NARROW AND LOW TRANSPORT PROFILE - A triple-fold agricultural implement includes a center frame section, and a plurality of wing sections positioned on opposite lateral sides of the center frame section. The plurality of wing sections include an inner wing section, a middle wing section and an outer wing section. Each outer wing section may be folded approximately 180° laterally inward and over a respective middle wing section. Each middle wing section may be folded approximately 180° laterally inward and over a respective inner wing section. Each inner wing section may be folded approximately 90° laterally inward and over the center frame section, whereby each of the plurality of wing sections when in a folded state are in a transport position lying above the center frame section. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129251 | AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE IMPLEMENT WHEEL CONTROL - An agricultural tillage implement including a main section having a hitch extending in a travel direction, a plurality of foldable wing sections coupled with the main section, and a plurality of ground engaging tilling elements. The tilling elements are coupled to the main section and wing sections. At least one of the sections have a gauge wheel system. The gauge wheel system includes an untilled wheel assembly, a tilled wheel assembly, and an adjustment device. The adjustment device is configured to adjust the untilled wheel assembly relative to the tilled wheel assembly thereby compensating for a characteristic difference between tilled and untilled soil. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129252 | AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE IMPLEMENT WHEEL CONTROL - An agricultural tillage implement includes a main section including a hitch extending in a travel direction, a plurality of foldable wing sections coupled with the main section, a plurality of ground engaging tilling elements, a plurality of wheel assemblies and a control system. The tilling elements are coupled to the main section and wing sections. Each of the wheel assemblies include an actuator. The wheel assemblies include a first plurality of wheel assemblies associated with the main section and a second plurality of wheel assemblies associated with the plurality of wing sections. The actuators of the first plurality of wheel assemblies being independent of the actuators of the second plurality of wheel assemblies. The control system is configured to actuate the actuators to effect a profile minimizing operation of the foldable wing sections when the implement is being transitioned into a transport mode. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129253 | FOLDING AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT HINGE SYSTEM - A folding agricultural implement including a center frame section, a plurality of wing sections and first and second hinge systems. The plurality of wing sections are positioned on opposite lateral sides of the center frame section, and include an inner wing section, a middle wing section and an outer wing section, each outer wing section being configured to fold laterally inward and over a respective middle wing section. Each middle wing section is configured to fold laterally inward and over a respective inner wing section. The first hinge system is coupled to both the outer wing section and the middle wing section. The first hinge system having a first pivot axis. The second hinge system is coupled to the middle wing section and the inner wing section, and has a second pivot axis that is vertically higher than the first pivot axis when the implement is in an unfolded state. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129254 | AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE IMPLEMENT WHEEL CONTROL - An agricultural tillage implement includes a main section including a hitch extending in a travel direction, a plurality of foldable wing sections coupled with the main section, a plurality of ground engaging tilling elements, a plurality of wheel assemblies and a control system. The tilling elements are coupled to the main section and wing sections. Each of the wheel assemblies include an actuator. The wheel assemblies include a first plurality of wheel assemblies associated with the main section and a second plurality of wheel assemblies associated with the plurality of wing sections. The actuators of the first plurality of wheel assemblies being independent of the actuators of the second plurality of wheel assemblies. The control system is configured to actuate the actuators to control a depth of tilling elements in each of the sections when the implement is in a field mode. | 05-14-2015 |
20150313076 | AGRICULTURAL TOOLBAR APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar. Systems, methods and apparatus are also provided for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar. Methods, systems and apparatus are also provided for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. | 11-05-2015 |
20150319909 | Asymmetric terebrating shovel with lateral displacement slide surface and pivoting level leg - The asymmetrical head of a shovel incorporates a vertically oriented metatarsal edge extending upwardly from the tip of the head to a recessed offset dorsal edge offset along the entire length of the dorsal edge from the tip of the head. The construction of the head permits it to function both as a pivot and as a lever, as well as facilitating the initial penetration of the head in soil. | 11-12-2015 |
20150342108 | TILLING DEVICE FOR TILLING GROUND SURFACES, AND A METHOD FOR TILLING GROUND SURFACES - A tilling device for tilling ground surfaces, in particular lawn surfaces, comprising at least one machine frame, at least one supporting device which supports the machine frame on the ground, multiple tools which can be lifted and lowered relative to the machine frame and thus can dig into the ground and be pulled out again, and at least one adjusting device which adjusts the distance between the supporting device and the machine frame in the vertical direction in order to adjust the digging depth of the tools into the ground. The adjusting device additionally adjusts the distance between the supporting device and the tools. | 12-03-2015 |
20150342109 | MOBILE SOIL-WORKING DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE MEANS - A mobile soil-working device, having a machine frame, a drive for at least one insertion tool that can be moved up and down and inserted into the ground and pulled out again, the insertion tool being in a starting position at a predefined insertion angle before insertion into the ground and when in the ground executing a pivoting movement, which is superposed on the up and down movement, about a first pivot axis in the direction of a first pivot direction owing to the movement of the machine frame in the direction of travel, and having a returning means, which is coupled to the insertion tool and moves the insertion tool back into the starting position after its exit from the ground by pivoting the insertion tool in a second pivoting direction opposite to the first pivoting direction. | 12-03-2015 |
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20150359162 | Assembly for Angle Adjustment - An assembly for angle adjustment is disclosed and shown for use with agriculture equipment such as planters, applicators and tillage equipment wherein deployment of a coupler upon a shaft to allow introduction of an angle is beneficial. A closing wheel assembly incorporating the assembly for angle adjustment allows control of the angle of a closing wheel to improve soil gathering action for delivery of more or less soil to the seed slot/open furrow generated by the opener or opener assembly of a planter (drill) row unit. Exemplary applications of the assembly for angle adjustment include row unit closing wheel assemblies, fertilizer applicators and strip tillage closing systems. | 12-17-2015 |
20150373901 | Row Unit For Agricultural Implement - An agricultural row unit for use with a towing frame hitched to a tractor includes an attachment frame adapted to be rigidly connected to the towing frame, a linkage pivotably coupled to the attachment frame, and a row unit frame having a leading end pivotably coupled to the linkage to permit vertical pivoting movement of the row unit frame relative to the attachment frame. A hydraulic cylinder coupled to the attachment frame and the linkage, for urging the row unit frame downwardly toward the soil, includes a movable ram extending into the cylinder, and a hydraulic-fluid cavity within the cylinder for receiving pressurized hydraulic fluid for advancing the ram in a direction that pivots the linkage and the row unit frame downwardly toward the soil. An accumulator positioned adjacent to the hydraulic cylinder has a fluid chamber containing a diaphragm, with the portion of the chamber on one side of the diaphragm being connected to the hydraulic-fluid cavity in the hydraulic cylinder, and the portion of the chamber on the other side of the diaphragm containing a pressurized gas. | 12-31-2015 |
20160002891 | LEVEL INDICATOR FOR SKID STEER ATTACHMENT - A level indicator for a skid steer attachment. The level indicator comprises a reference component configured to display a plurality of references, with each of the references being associated with a particular orientation of the skid steer attachment. The level indicator additionally comprises a securement component for supporting the reference component with respect to the skid steer attachment. The level indicator further comprises an indicator mechanism rotatably connected to the reference component or to the securement component. The indicator mechanism is configured to highlight one of the references of the reference component based on an orientation of the skid steer attachment. | 01-07-2016 |
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20160050838 | TOOLBAR SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement includes a toolbar system having a toolbar frame, an elevator assembly, and a first wing on one side of the toolbar frame. The first wing may be coupled to the elevator and pivotable about a first vertical axis of rotation between an extended and a folded position. Tools may be coupled to the first wing and rotatable relative to a longitudinal axis of the first wing from an operating position below the first wing to a transport/shipping position above the first wing. Further, the first wing may be adapted to be moveable to position the first wing higher than a wheel of the agricultural implement on the same side of the toolbar frame in the folded position. Subsequently, the tools may be circularly rotated and the middle wing and tools pushed down to reduce the overall width and height of the implement for transporting or shipping. | 02-25-2016 |
20160073571 | TILLAGE DEVICE FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OR IMPLEMENTS TO REDUCE COMPACTION CAUSED BY WHEELS IN A FIELD - A system for tilling compression marks formed in a field by wheels of agricultural machinery the system including a first roller assembly having a plurality of blade assemblies positioned in spaced relation to one another. The first roller assembly rotatably connected to a swing arm which moves the first roller assembly between a disengaged position, where the roller assembly does not penetrate the soil, and an engaged position where the roller assembly does penetrate and till the soil. The first roller assembly is positioned behind and in alignment with a first wheel of the agricultural machinery such that the first roller assembly tills the compression mark formed by the first wheel. | 03-17-2016 |
20160073572 | ADJUSTABLE MULTIPLE ROW AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A multiple row agricultural implement with adjustable ground-working tools which allows use with a variety of row spacing configurations. Ground-working tools, which may include chopper baskets, drag harrow spikes, drag boards, rollers, etc., are mounted on each of two or more fixed width sections of a tool bar. Embodiments of such horizontal adjustability of the ground-working tools may include sliding ground-working tools along a horizontal axis to alternate positions; removing ground-working tools, reversing the ground-working tools 180 degrees, and reattaching the ground-working tools; removing ground-working tools, swapping positions of the ground-working tools, and reattaching the ground-working tools; or removing ground-working tools and reattaching the ground-working tools in an alternate position. | 03-17-2016 |
20160081257 | RIDGE FORMATION METHOD AND DEVICE - A ridge formation method includes the steps of: providing a sieve instrument immediately after a tilling unit configured to scrape soil to throw the soil backward while rotate a rotor having a plurality of soil scraping pieces to cause the tilling unit to travel, the sieve instrument configured to receive the thrown soil to perform a sieve operation; and moving the sieve instrument in a reciprocating manner in a traveling direction to generate an impact on the received soil so that the soil is finely grained, and to separate the finely-grained soil from other impurities, whereby the finely-grained and separated soil is allowed to pass through a sieve mesh and fall onto a ground so that the falling soil is accumulated on the ground so as to form the ridge substantially the same in width as the sieve instrument on the ground. | 03-24-2016 |
20160100517 | AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS - An agricultural implement includes at least one row unit having a plurality of support members, each of which is pivotably coupled to an attachment frame or another of the support members to permit vertical pivoting vertical movement of the support members, and a plurality of soil-engaging tools, each of which is coupled to at least one of the support members. A plurality of hydraulic cylinders are coupled to the support members for urging the support members downwardly toward the soil. A plurality of controllable pressure control valves are coupled to the hydraulic cylinders for controlling the pressure of hydraulic fluid supplied to the cylinders. A plurality of sensors produce electrical signals corresponding to predetermined conditions, and a controller is coupled to the sensor and the controllable pressure control valves. The controller receives the electrical signals from the sensors and produces control signals for controlling the pressure control valves. | 04-14-2016 |
20160113187 | GAUGE WHEEL AND UNIVERSAL SCRAPER FOR USE WITH A CONVENTIONAL ROW PLANTER ASSEMBLY - A ground opening disc scraper assembly comprising: a scraper arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured for mounting to a support structure; a scraper blade; and a tensioning clip for yieldably mounting the scraper blade to the distal end of the scraper arm. | 04-28-2016 |
20160113190 | FLOTATION FOR AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS - An agricultural implement has front flotation wheels with a significantly increased diameter, increasing flotation and improving rolling characteristics, especially in soft soil conditions. The implement has a frame supported on front and rear wheels. Front flotation wheels are pivotally mounted to the frame about vertical axes. A hitch tongue is pivotally attached to the frame about a vertical hitch pivot axis. A wheel control mechanism connects the front flotation wheels to the hitch tongue, and is configured such that when the hitch tongue is in a neutral position the front flotation wheels roll in the operating direction, and pivoting the hitch tongue causes the front flotation wheels to pivot in the same direction. | 04-28-2016 |
20160143209 | REDUCING WHEEL FORCES ON A FIELD SURFACE - A system for reducing implement wheel forces on a field surface has an agricultural implement with a frame mounted on frame wheels and ground engaging tools mounted on the frame. When the ground engaging tools move down to penetrate the field surface they exert an upward tool force on the frame. Support arms are movably connected to the implement frame and a support wheel is rotatably mounted to each support arm. A support bias element exerts a support bias force on each support arm to force the support wheel against the field surface and to correspondingly force the implement frame upward, transferring a supported frame weight from the implement frame to the support wheels, such that an unsupported frame weight is carried on the frame wheels. A bias control varies the support bias forces to maintain the unsupported frame weight at a level greater than the upward tool force. | 05-26-2016 |
20160157411 | Improvements in, or Relating to, Plant Maintenance - The invention disclosed is a plant maintenance apparatus to move along a plant or line of plants. The apparatus has a support frame to connect to a prime mover to move the apparatus. A sensing member is mounted from the frame, to contact and be deflected by the plant as the apparatus is moved. A sensor to senses the deflection and if the deflection is above a threshold it issues a signal to an actuator. There is a near ground member, mounted from and moving with the frame. The near ground member acted on by the actuator, so that when the threshold is met the near ground member moves to a first position away from the plant when immediately adjacent thereto, and then moves to a second position once past said plant. The result is the near ground member can treat a ground or soil or otherwise at or near a plant at least when in the second position, including disturbing any non-desired plants on the ground, whilst moving away from and not disturbing the plant which is sensed and above the threshold when in the first position. | 06-09-2016 |
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