公开(公告)号：US08925471B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13618055

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Brian T. Adams ,  Keith W. Wendte

Inventor： Brian T. Adams ,  Keith W. Wendte

IPC: A01C7/16

CPC classification number: A01C7/046

Abstract: A seed meter is provided for use with a row crop planter or seed planter that includes a seed disk assembly that rotates within a meter housing cavity and that has a seed disk assembly cavity in which a vacuum pressure is applied for pulling seeds into seed pockets of a seed disk of the seed disc assembly. The vacuum pressure is applied to the seed disk assembly by pulling a vacuum airflow through a spindle that supports the seed disk assembly. A wiper seal is arranged in a fixed position within the seed disk assembly cavity and seals against the seed disk assembly as a support plate and seed disk of the seed disk assembly rotate over the wiper seal, so that the wiper seal creates a boundary between a vacuum zone and a non-vacuum zone inside of the seed disc assembly cavity.

Abstract translation: 种子计提供用于与作物播种机或种子播种机一起使用，其包括种子盘组件，所述种子盘组件在米壳体腔内旋转，并且具有种子盘组件腔，其中施加真空压力以将种子拉入种子盘 种子盘组件的种子盘。 通过将真空气流拉过支撑种子盘组件的心轴将真空压力施加到种子盘组件。 擦拭器密封件布置在种子盘组件腔体内的固定位置，并且当种子盘组件的支撑板和种子盘旋转在擦拭器密封件上时密封抵靠种子盘组件，使得擦拭器密封件在一个 真空区和种子盘组件腔内部的非真空区。

公开(公告)号：US20120048160A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12870949

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: Brian T. Adams ,  Keith W. Wendte

Inventor： Brian T. Adams ,  Keith W. Wendte

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  A01C5/00 ,  A01C13/00

CPC classification number: A01B63/008 ,  A01B5/04 ,  A01B33/087 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B61/046 ,  A01B61/048 ,  A01B63/111 ,  A01B63/114 ,  A01C5/064 ,  A01C5/066 ,  A01C5/068 ,  A01C7/203 ,  A01C7/205

Abstract: An agricultural implement system is provided that includes a down force cylinder configured to apply a downward force to a row unit, and a depth control cylinder configured to vary a penetration depth of a ground engaging tool of the row unit. The agricultural implement system also includes a valve assembly in fluid communication with the down force cylinder and the depth control cylinder. The valve assembly is configured to automatically adjust the downward force by varying fluid pressure within the down force cylinder based on fluid pressure within the depth control cylinder.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种农业工具系统，其包括构造成向行单元施加向下的力的向下力缸和配置成改变行单元的地面接合工具的穿透深度的深度控制缸。 农具系统还包括与向下压力缸和深度控制缸流体连通的阀组件。 阀组件构造成基于深度控制气缸内的流体压力来改变向下力缸内的流体压力来自动调节向下的力。

公开(公告)号：US06669557B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US10298131

申请日：2002-11-15

Applicant: Brian T. Adams ,  Thomas Karlmann ,  George H. Hale ,  William L. Schubert

Inventor： Brian T. Adams ,  Thomas Karlmann ,  George H. Hale ,  William L. Schubert

IPC: A01D7518

CPC classification number: G01F1/64 ,  A01D41/1272 ,  A01D41/1277 ,  G01F1/76 ,  G01N27/223

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring at least one parameter of material and generating multiple frequency signals having frequencies selectable by control signals, combining the multiple frequency signals into a combined frequency signal having multiple frequency components, and applying the combined frequency signal as an excitation signal to a sensing element. The frequency response of the material is determined at each of the multiple frequencies using output signals from the sensing element, and a frequency analysis is performed to determine the parameters of the material. The sensing element may include a capaciflector sensor located non-intrusively along the surface of a conveyor. However, other sensing elements such as capacitive, resistive and inductive elements may be used. The parameters being measured may include mass flow rate and moisture content. The apparatus includes a frequency generating circuit for generating a frequency signal having multiple frequency components, a sensing circuit which applies the frequency signal as an excitation signal to a sensing element, a signal conditioning circuit which determines the frequency response of the material at the multiple frequencies based upon output signals from the sensing element, and a signal processing circuit for performing a frequency analysis. The apparatus may be used to measure parameters of material being moved by a vehicle-mounted conveyor. A pink or white noise generator may be used for the frequency generating circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量材料的至少一个参数并产生具有可由控制信号选择的频率的多个频率信号的装置，将多个频率信号组合成具有多个频率分量的组合频率信号，并将组合频率信号作为激励信号施加到感测 元件。 使用来自感测元件的输出信号，在多个频率的每个频率处确定材料的频率响应，并执行频率分析以确定材料的参数。 感测元件可以包括沿输送机的表面非侵入性地定位的电容反射器传感器。 然而，可以使用诸如电容，电阻和电感元件的其它感测元件。 所测量的参数可包括质量流量和含水量。 该装置包括用于产生具有多个频率分量的频率信号的频率产生电路，将频率信号作为激励信号施加到感测元件的感测电路，确定多个频率上的材料的频率响应的信号调节电路 基于来自感测元件的输出信号，以及用于执行频率分析的信号处理电路。 该装置可以用于测量由车载式输送机移动的材料的参数。 频率发生电路可以使用粉红色或白色噪声发生器。

公开(公告)号：US20140076219A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US13618055

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Brian T. Adams ,  Keith W. Wendte

Inventor： Brian T. Adams ,  Keith W. Wendte

IPC: A01C7/18

CPC classification number: A01C7/046

Abstract: A seed meter is provided for use with a row crop planter or seed planter that includes a seed disk assembly that rotates within a meter housing cavity and that has a seed disk assembly cavity in which a vacuum pressure is applied for pulling seeds into seed pockets of a seed disk of the seed disc assembly. The vacuum pressure is applied to the seed disk assembly by pulling a vacuum airflow through a spindle that supports the seed disk assembly. A wiper seal is arranged in a fixed position within the seed disk assembly cavity and seals against the seed disk assembly as a support plate and seed disk of the seed disk assembly rotate over the wiper seal, so that the wiper seal creates a boundary between a vacuum zone and a non-vacuum zone inside of the seed disc assembly cavity.

Abstract translation: 种子计提供用于与作物播种机或种子播种机一起使用，其包括种子盘组件，所述种子盘组件在米壳体腔内旋转，并且具有种子盘组件腔，其中施加真空压力以将种子拉入种子盘 种子盘组件的种子盘。 通过将真空气流拉过支撑种子盘组件的心轴将真空压力施加到种子盘组件。 擦拭器密封件布置在种子盘组件腔体内的固定位置，并且当种子盘组件的支撑板和种子盘旋转在擦拭器密封件上时密封抵靠种子盘组件，使得擦拭器密封件在一个 真空区和种子盘组件腔内部的非真空区。

公开(公告)号：US20130180742A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-18

申请号：US13352001

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: Keith W. Wendte ,  Brian T. Adams

Inventor： Keith W. Wendte ,  Brian T. Adams

IPC: A01B63/111 ,  G01C7/02

CPC classification number: A01B63/008 ,  A01B63/1145 ,  A01B63/145

Abstract: A soil monitoring system is provided that includes a sensing shank, and a first sensor coupled to a leading edge of the sensing shank. The first sensor is configured to output first signals indicative of a pressure exerted on the first sensor by soil as the sensing shank is driven through the soil along a direction of travel. The soil monitoring system also includes a frame forming a channel oriented in a substantially vertical direction relative to a surface of the soil, and a carrier coupled to the sensing shank and disposed within the channel. The soil monitoring system further includes an actuator extending between the frame and the carrier. The actuator is configured to linearly drive the carrier in a reciprocating motion to vary a penetration depth of the sensing shank within the soil.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种土壤监测系统，其包括感测柄，以及耦合到感测柄的前缘的第一传感器。 第一传感器被配置为当感测杆沿着行进方向被驱动通过土壤时，输出指示施加在第一传感器上的压力的第一信号。 土壤监测系统还包括形成相对于土壤表面在大致垂直方向上定向的通道的框架，以及耦合到感测柄并且设置在通道内的载体。 土壤监测系统还包括在框架和载体之间延伸的致动器。 致动器构造成以往复运动线性驱动载体以改变感测柄在土壤中的穿透深度。

公开(公告)号：US07240626B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-10

申请号：US11561573

申请日：2006-11-20

Applicant: Keith W Wendte ,  Brian T Adams

Inventor： Keith W Wendte ,  Brian T Adams

IPC: A01B49/04 ,  A01C5/00 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01C9/00 ,  A01C13/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/203 ,  A01C5/068 ,  Y10S111/90

Abstract: A seed planting assembly is provided having a plurality of planting units supported by a tool bar, each of which being operable to form a seed trench in soil, plant seeds in the seed trench, and close the seed trench. The seed trench defines a depth that is achieved via a pair of gauge wheels. A press wheel assembly packs the trench after it has been seeded and closed. The planting assembly links the forward gauge wheels with the rear press wheel assembly for reciprocal motion to reduce the trench depth displacement when either a gauge wheel or a press wheel travels over an obstacle.

公开(公告)号：US5847298A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-08

申请号：US810011

申请日：1997-03-04

Applicant: Brian T. Adams

Inventor： Brian T. Adams

IPC: G10D3/06

CPC classification number: G10D3/06

Abstract: A guitar includes a guitar body having a bridge, and an elongated neck having a first end connected to the guitar body and a second end joined to a head having a series of tuning pegs. A plurality of vibratable musical strings is stretched along the length of the neck between the tuning pegs and the bridge. A plurality of longitudinally spaced frets is fixedly mounted on the neck in spaced relationship beneath the strings. Each of the strings is adapted to be depressed against any one of the frets to produce a note of a particular pitch. The interval between a first note associated with one fret and a second note with the same name associated with another fret defines at least one octave unit. A fret attachment is disposed upon the guitar body between the first end of the neck and the bridge and is spaced beneath at least one of the strings. The fret attachment cooperates with at least one of the strings to define an additional octave level at which a third note sounds substantially identical to the second note at a higher pitch.

Abstract translation: 吉他包括具有桥梁的吉他体和细长的颈部，其具有连接到吉他体的第一端，以及连接到具有一系列调音栓的头部的第二端。 多个可振动的音乐弦沿调音钉和桥之间的颈部长度被拉伸。 多个纵向间隔的细纱以间隔关系固定地安装在颈部上。 每个弦适于被压制成任何一个琴弦以产生特定音高的音符。 与一个fret相关联的第一个音符和与另一个fret相关联的具有相同名称的第二个音符之间的间隔定义至少一个八度音阶单位。 在琴颈的第一端和桥之间的吉他本体上设置有一个脚架连接件，并且在至少一个琴弦下方间隔开。 音响附件与弦中的至少一个配合以限定另外的八度音阶，在该音阶上，第三音符以较高音调基本上与第二音符相同。

公开(公告)号：US07308859B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-18

申请号：US10979525

申请日：2004-11-02

Applicant: Keith W. Wendte ,  Brian T. Adams

Inventor： Keith W. Wendte ,  Brian T. Adams

IPC: A01C5/00 ,  A01C13/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/203 ,  A01C5/064 ,  Y10S111/90

Abstract: A planting unit is provided having a seed trench opener that forms a seed trench in a ground surface as the planting unit travels along the ground. A depth regulating member is provided that has a predetermined vertical position relative to the opener. The depth regulating member is operable to ride along the ground and thus predetermined the seed trench depth. A suspension assembly is provided to reduce the shock forces on the planting unit when obstacles are encountered. Furthermore, a suspension system is provided to the seed trench opener, in addition to the depth regulating member.

Abstract translation: 提供种植单元，其具有种子沟槽开启器，当种植单元沿着地面移动时，在种子沟槽开口处形成种子沟槽。 设置有相对于开启器具有预定垂直位置的深度调节构件。 深度调节构件可操作地沿着地面行驶并因此预定种子沟深度。 提供悬架组件以减少遇到障碍物时种植单元上的冲击力。 此外，除了深度调节构件之外，还提供了种子沟槽开启器的悬挂系统。

公开(公告)号：US07240625B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-10

申请号：US11561559

申请日：2006-11-20

Applicant: Keith W Wendte ,  Brian T Adams

Inventor： Keith W Wendte ,  Brian T Adams

IPC: A01B49/04 ,  A01C5/00 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01C9/00 ,  A01C13/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/203 ,  A01C5/068 ,  Y10S111/90

Abstract: A seed planting assembly is provided having a plurality of planting units supported by a tool bar, each of which being operable to form a seed trench in soil, plant seeds in the seed trench, and close the seed trench. The seed trench defines a depth that is achieved via a pair of gauge wheels. A press wheel assembly packs the trench after it has been seeded and closed. The planting assembly links the forward gauge wheels with the rear press wheel assembly for reciprocal motion to reduce the trench depth displacement when either a gauge wheel or a press wheel travels over an obstacle.

Abstract translation: 提供种子种植组件，其具有由工具栏支撑的多个种植单元，每个种植单元可操作以在土壤中形成种子沟槽，种子沟槽中的植物种子，并闭合种子沟槽。 种子槽定义通过一对量轮实现的深度。 一个压轮组件在接种和封闭之后将沟槽包好。 种植组件将前测轮与后压轮组件相连接，用于往复运动，以便当量规轮或压轮在障碍物上行进时减小沟槽深度位移。

公开(公告)号：US07191715B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US10759309

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Keith W. Wendte ,  Brian T. Adams

Inventor： Keith W. Wendte ,  Brian T. Adams

IPC: A01B49/04 ,  A01C5/00 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01C9/00 ,  A01C13/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/203 ,  A01C5/068 ,  Y10S111/90

Abstract: A seed planting assembly is provided having a plurality of planting units supported by a tool bar, each of which being operable to form a seed trench in soil, plant seeds in the seed trench, and close the seed trench. The seed trench defines a depth that is achieved via a pair of gauge wheels. A press wheel assembly packs the trench after it has been seeded and closed. The planting assembly links the forward gauge wheels with the rear press wheel assembly for reciprocal motion to reduce the trench depth displacement when either a gauge wheel or a press wheel travels over an obstacle.