Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080224531 | Adjustable Width Drive Axle and Drive Unit - Disclosed herein is an adjustable width drive axle including: a main axle body including a telescoping portion disposed at each end of the main axle body; a sprocket affixed to each end of the main axle body, the sprocket designed to engage a drive unit; a first spacer removably affixed to the sprocket, the first spacer disposed around the telescoping portion of the main axle body; and a hub removably affixed to an end of the first spacer opposite the sprocket, wherein one or more additional spacers may be interposed between the first spacer and the hub or between the sprocket and the first spacer to adjust the width of the axle. | 09-18-2008 |
20090049692 | INTEGRATED BREAKAWAY CYLINDER AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A BOOM ASSEMBLY - An integrated breakaway cylinder for controlling a boom of a self-propelled sprayer and method for constructing a boom assembly is disclosed in the present application. The integrated breakaway cylinder is constructed from a first stage cylinder and a second stage cylinder. The first stage cylinder is configured in a rod and barrel arrangement. The second stage cylinder is also configured in a rod and barrel arrangement, with the barrel of the first stage cylinder serving as the rod of the second stage cylinder. The first stage cylinder operates to extend and retract a boom. The second stage cylinder operates to absorb shock from inertia or the boom impacting an object. The design of various embodiments of the present invention couples the operation of maneuvering a boom with shock absorption into a single integrated cylinder. | 02-26-2009 |
20090065603 | VARIABLE RATE SPRAY NOZZLE CONTROL - The present invention provides an advanced spray control system for controlling a sprayer, which comprises a plurality of scrolling means operatively connected to the sprayer, where the spray system offers added controllability and operability. Also provided is a method of controlling a sprayer using the spray control system of the present invention. | 03-12-2009 |
20090112372 | ADAPTIVE FEEDBACK SOURCES FOR APPLICATION CONTROLLERS - The present invention provides an advanced spray control system for controlling a sprayer, which comprises a controller, a plurality of sensors and feedback means, and an output means for controlling the application system of the sprayer. The controller receives inputs from the operator through a user interface, and/or various feedback signals from the sensors of the system (e.g., a flow meter, or a pressure transducer). After processing these inputs, the controller sends signals to other components of the sprayer, such as, the pump, the storage means, the boom sections, and/or the nozzles, to maintain or change their operating conditions. Also provided are a method of controlling a sprayer using the spray control system and a sprayer comprising the spray control system of the present invention. | 04-30-2009 |
20090242657 | Systems And Methods For Automatically Varying Droplet Size In Spray Released From A Nozzle - Systems and methods are provided for spraying chemicals and automatically adjusting, in substantially real-time, the drop size of the liquid in the spray. The drop size may be adjusted to control (either minimize or maximize) the amount of drift associated with the sprayed liquid. | 10-01-2009 |
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 |
20110084851 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING IN THE REFILLING OF AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES - A system and method for directing when and where an agricultural vehicle should refill a container thereof may comprise a sensor for detecting an amount of material in the container, a location determining device, and a processing device communicably coupled with the sensor and the location determining device, as well as a display, a speaker, and/or an automated steering system. The processing device may use information regarding the amount of material in the container, the location of the agricultural vehicle, and a variety of other factors to determine when the container needs to be refilled and to determine a refill location at which the agricultural vehicle should refill. The processing device may send these refill instructions to the display, the speaker, and/or the automated steering system. The processing device may also alert a refill vehicle to travel to the determined refill location, if necessary. | 04-14-2011 |
20110089647 | Variable Chassis Adjustment System - In an example embodiment, an adjustment apparatus for varying the ground clearance of a vehicle includes an adjustable leg configured to couple to a chassis and wheel of a vehicle, and a removable stop to releasably fix the adjustable leg in a desired condition. The adjustable leg may include a main leg and a drop leg that is movable within the leg, the main leg configured to couple to a chassis of a vehicle and the drop leg configured to couple to a vehicle wheel. | 04-21-2011 |
20110139302 | AUTOMATED REFILLING CONNECTION FOR A LIQUID MATERIAL CONTAINER OF AN APPLICATOR - An agricultural liquid material application system broadly includes an agricultural applicator and a fluid-transferring connection assembly. The connection assembly includes complemental fluid connectors associated with a liquid material source and the applicator. The connection assembly includes a valve operably coupled to a corresponding one of the fluid connectors so as to be automatically shifted out of a closed position when the connectors are in sealing engagement with one another and the connection assembly is in a fluid transfer configuration. | 06-16-2011 |
20110153168 | Method to Enhance Performance of Sensor-Based Implement Height Control - In an example embodiment, a system for providing a height change command for an implement, comprises a height control module configured to interact with a computer, and configured to receive topographical data, provide a virtual field map based on said topographical data, provide a forward view polygon for an implement based on said virtual field map, and provide a height change command for said implement based on said forward view polygon and an implement control unit configured to receive said height change command and control movement of said implement. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153169 | Sensor-Based Implement Motion Interlock System - In an example embodiment, a sensor based implement motion interlock comprises, a sensor for detecting an obstacle near the implement and a controller configured to stop movement of the implement when the obstacle is detected. An override switch may be provided to allow an operator to move the implement in a safe mode after the object is detected. The override switch may be positioned to ensure that the operator is cognizant of the obstacle during movement of the implement. A normal mode of operation may be resumed when the object is no longer in proximity and/or an operation of the implement is complete. | 06-23-2011 |
20120132730 | Enhanced Nozzle Body - A nozzle body may be provided. The nozzle body may comprise a flow path and a vent. The flow path may be configured to provide an open channel for a fluid between a lower portion of a pipe and at least one outlet. The vent may be configured to vent a gas in an upper portion of the pipe to the flow path. | 05-31-2012 |
20120210918 | High Clearance Crop Inter-Seeding - An inter-seeding unit may be provided. The inter-seeding unit may comprise an upper suspension unit and an intermediate joint connected to the upper suspension unit. The inter-seeding unit may further comprise a row unit connected to the intermediate joint. The row unit may comprise a seeding device. | 08-23-2012 |
20120211572 | Strainer System for Agricultural Sprayer - A spray system detects the pressure differential across a plurality of spray section filters and determines whether the resulting values meet predetermined criteria. A sensor may be provided at each boom spray section to determine a differential pressure across an associated filter. A pressure evaluator module may receive the pressure values and determine whether to trigger an alarm. | 08-23-2012 |
20120248227 | MULTI PORT NOZZLE POINT INJECTION SYSTEM - A multi port nozzle may be provided. The multi port nozzle may include a main inlet. In addition, the multi port nozzle may include a first chamber branching off from the main inlet. The first chamber may have a first port. Moreover, the multi port nozzle may include a second chamber branching off from the main inlet. The second chamber may be separated from the first chamber by a partition and may have a second port. The first chamber may include a first plurality of mixing elements and the second chamber may include a second plurality of mixing elements. | 10-04-2012 |
20130103211 | DYNAMIC SPRAY BUFFER CALCULATION - In one embodiment, a method that comprises retrieving by a processing unit an application plan from memory, the application plan comprising coordinates for a buffer area associated with dispensing a product onto a field; receiving information from a weather station, the information corresponding to substantially current climatic conditions detected by the weather station in the field; responsive to receiving the information from the weather station, adjusting the application plan; and causing an agricultural machine to operate according to the adjusted application plan. | 04-25-2013 |
20130105583 | AVOIDING THE MISAPPLICATION OF CONTENTS IN ONE OR MORE CONTAINERS | 05-02-2013 |
20130105591 | DRIFT PLUME DISPLAY | 05-02-2013 |
20130110357 | Agriculture Combination Machines for Dispensing Compositions | 05-02-2013 |
20140259897 | Infinitely Variable Planting or Spraying Device - In one embodiment, an applicator system comprising a beam; an applicator transducer; an applicator hose system coupled to the beam and the applicator transducer, the applicator hose system comprising: a trolley system configured to move bi-directionally along the beam based on a cable-pulling operation of the applicator transducer; a hose carrier configured to carry at least a portion of a hose; and an applicator that is coupled to one end of the hose carried by the hose carrier and operably coupled to the trolley system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140339050 | ACCURACY OF FERTILIZER DISPENSED THROUGH A FIXED OPENING - A conditioner for a fertilizer box configured to convey compacted particles away from a conveyor path of fertilizer particles. The conditioner may include a plurality of wings for deflecting a portion of a flow of fertilizer particles from a conveyor path. A method includes determining a constant effective dispense opening for a fertilizer box having the conditioner and using the constant effective dispense opening to determine a fertilizer dispense rate. | 11-20-2014 |