公开(公告)号：US08825311B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US12985080

申请日：2011-01-05

申请人： Trevor Kowalchuk

发明人： Trevor Kowalchuk

IPC分类号： G01C21/00 ,  A01C19/00 ,  A01B79/00

CPC分类号： A01C7/088 ,  A01B79/005 ,  A01C7/203

摘要： A sectional control apparatus and method prompts the operator of an implement when the implement, or portion thereof, is traversing over land that has already been seeded and/or disturbed. The apparatus includes a GPS or GNSS receiver that communicates with a GPS or GNSS system and a controller that maps movement of the implement so that real-time positional data for the implement can be compared to the movement map. When the position of the implement, or portion thereof, is detected as moving over previously seeded and/or disturbed land, the controller activates an alert mechanism in the operator cab of the implement to notify the operator that sectional control, i.e., shutting down metering of product or raising the tool bar, needs to be implemented.

摘要翻译： 当工具或其一部分在已经被播种和/或被干扰的土地上穿过时，分段控制装置和方法提示操作者工具。 该装置包括与GPS或GNSS系统进行通信的GPS或GNSS接收器，以及映射机器的移动的控制器，使得能够将实时的实时位置数据与运动图进行比较。 当器具或其部分的位置被检测为在先前种子和/或受干扰的土地上移动时，控制器激活工具的操作者驾驶室中的报警机构，以通知操作者分段控制，即关闭计量 的产品或提高工具栏，需要实施。

公开(公告)号：US08825310B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US12985025

申请日：2011-01-05

申请人： Trevor Kowalchuk

发明人： Trevor Kowalchuk

IPC分类号： G01C21/00 ,  A01C19/00 ,  A01B79/00

CPC分类号： A01C21/005 ,  A01C7/088 ,  A01C7/203

摘要： A sectional control apparatus and method prompts the operator of an implement when the implement, or portion thereof, is traversing over land that has already been seeded and/or disturbed. The apparatus includes a GPS or GNSS receiver that communicates with a GPS or GNSS system and a controller that maps movement of the implement so that real-time positional data for the implement can be compared to the movement map. When the position of the implement, or portion thereof, is detected as moving over previously seeded and/or disturbed land, the controller activates an alert mechanism in the operator cab of the implement to notify the operator that sectional control, i.e., shutting down metering of product or raising the tool bar, needs to be implemented.

摘要翻译： 当工具或其一部分在已经被播种和/或被干扰的土地上穿过时，分段控制装置和方法提示操作者工具。 该装置包括与GPS或GNSS系统进行通信的GPS或GNSS接收器，以及映射机器的移动的控制器，使得能够将实时的实时位置数据与运动图进行比较。 当器具或其部分的位置被检测为在先前种子和/或受干扰的土地上移动时，控制器激活工具的操作者驾驶室中的报警机构，以通知操作者分段控制，即关闭计量 的产品或提高工具栏，需要实施。

公开(公告)号：US20110173942A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12689659

申请日：2010-01-19

申请人： Trevor KOWALCHUK

发明人： Trevor KOWALCHUK

IPC分类号： A01D45/02

CPC分类号： A01D45/021

摘要： A cornhead row unit is provided including first and second longitudinally extending stripper plates mounted on a frame and having opposed stripping edges which define a gap between them. The frame further includes a resilient device arranged and disposed to adjustably transversely urge the first stripper plate on the frame toward the second stripper plate to vary the width of the gap. An adjusting arrangement connecting the frame and the second stripper plate selectably and transversely moves the second stripper plate with respect to the first stripper plate to vary the width of the gap.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种玉米头排单元，其包括安装在框架上的第一和第二纵向延伸的剥离板，并且具有限定它们之间的间隙的相对的剥离边缘。 该框架还包括弹性装置，其布置和设置成可调节地将框架上的第一剥离板横向推向第二剥离板，以改变间隙的宽度。 连接框架和第二剥离板的调节装置相对于第一剥离板可选地且横向移动第二剥离板，以改变间隙的宽度。

公开(公告)号：US20100139422A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12328757

申请日：2008-12-04

申请人： Trevor Kowalchuk

发明人： Trevor Kowalchuk

IPC分类号： G01D11/30

CPC分类号： G01D11/30

摘要： In accordance with one embodiment, a system may include an external position adjuster configured to move a sensor within an agricultural tank without requiring access inside the agricultural tank. In another embodiment, a method may include magnetically coupling a sensor to a structure located inside an agricultural tank, wherein the sensor is adjustable to different positions inside of the agricultural tank in response to user input from outside of the agricultural tank.

摘要翻译： 根据一个实施例，系统可以包括外部位置调节器，该外部位置调节器被配置成在农业罐内移动传感器，而不需要在农用箱内进入。 在另一个实施例中，一种方法可以包括将传感器磁耦合到位于农业罐内的结构，其中响应于来自农用罐外部的用户输入，传感器可调节到农用罐内的不同位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070022928A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11194784

申请日：2005-08-01

申请人： Trevor Kowalchuk

发明人： Trevor Kowalchuk

IPC分类号： A01C7/00 ,  A01C9/00

CPC分类号： A01C7/082 ,  Y10S111/90 ,  Y10S111/921 ,  Y10S111/922

摘要： A seed planting unit provides a manifold connecting a vacuum to multiple metering disks. The manifold includes valves to sequentially connect the manifold branches to the seed unit so as to moderate the peak air flow necessary to be handled by the vacuum source reducing horsepower drain and cost of the vacuum source itself.

摘要翻译： 种子种植单元提供将真空连接到多个计量盘的歧管。 歧管包括用于顺序地将歧管分支连接到种子单元的阀，以便调节由真空源处理所需的峰值空气流量，从而减少真空源本身的功率消耗和成本。

公开(公告)号：US08275525B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US12820720

申请日：2010-06-22

申请人： Trevor Kowalchuk ,  Robin B. Schilling ,  Jack Turner

发明人： Trevor Kowalchuk ,  Robin B. Schilling ,  Jack Turner

IPC分类号： G06F7/70 ,  A01D41/14

CPC分类号： A01C7/205

摘要： A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components.

摘要翻译： 用于农具的盘式开启器单元具有下压调节装置，其基于由应变仪或称重传感器进行的应变测量，自动调节施加在沟槽盘上的下压量。 可以安装到用于设置深度设定量规轮的位置的臂的应变仪向处理器提供反馈，该处理器又控制液压缸中的液压流体的量以调节施加在液压缸上的向下的力 光盘。 因此，根据现场条件的变化，基本上实时地调整降压量，这改善了沟槽深度的一致性并减少了量规轮及其部件上的磨损。

公开(公告)号：US20110313572A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US12820720

申请日：2010-06-22

申请人： Trevor Kowalchuk ,  Robin B. Schilling ,  Jack Turner

发明人： Trevor Kowalchuk ,  Robin B. Schilling ,  Jack Turner

IPC分类号： G05D17/02 ,  A01C5/04

CPC分类号： A01C7/205

摘要： A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components.

摘要翻译： 用于农具的盘式开启器单元具有下压调节装置，其基于由应变仪或称重传感器进行的应变测量，自动调节施加在沟槽盘上的下压量。 可以安装到用于设置深度设定量规轮的位置的臂的应变仪向处理器提供反馈，该处理器又控制液压缸中的液压流体的量以调节施加在液压缸上的向下的力 光盘。 因此，根据现场条件的变化，基本上实时地调整降压量，这改善了沟槽深度的一致性并减少了量规轮及其部件上的磨损。

公开(公告)号：US20100039272A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12191548

申请日：2008-08-14

申请人： Trevor Kowalchuk

发明人： Trevor Kowalchuk

IPC分类号： G08B21/00

CPC分类号： A01C15/006 ,  A01C7/105

摘要： A fill level sensor is magnetically coupled to a hopper of an agricultural implement to provide a signal indicative of product fill level in the hopper relative to a fill line. The sensor can be positioned at various heights to provide variability in the height of the sensed fill line. The fill level sensing components are contained within a sensor housing. A magnet for magnetically mounting the sensor may be coupled to an exterior surface of the sensor housing or enclosed within the sensor housing.

摘要翻译： 填充液位传感器磁耦合到农具的料斗，以提供指示料斗相对于填充线的产品填充水平的信号。 传感器可以定位在各种高度处以提供感测填充线的高度的变异性。 填充液位传感部件包含在传感器壳体内。 用于磁性地安装传感器的磁体可以耦合到传感器外壳的外表面或封闭在传感器外壳内。

公开(公告)号：US20060169798A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11049492

申请日：2005-02-02

申请人： Trevor Kowalchuk

发明人： Trevor Kowalchuk

IPC分类号： B65H75/00

CPC分类号： A01C7/084 ,  F16L33/00 ,  F16L37/0844

摘要： A restraint apparatus configured to selectively attach a flexible hose at an outlet structure of a manifold of an air conveyance system is provided. The restraint apparatus includes a restraint member having a flat, planar shape. The restraint member includes a first opening located at a first end and a second opening located at a second end opposite the first end. The first and second ends of the restraint member are configured to be biased toward each other such that the first opening is operable to receive the outlet port therethrough and the second opening is operable to receive the hose therethrough. Upon release of the first and second ends of the restraint member, the first and second ends are operable to exert a bias force against the outlet structure and the hose, respectively, in a manner that resists removal of the hose from the outlet structure.

摘要翻译： 提供一种被配置为在空气输送系统的歧管的出口结构处选择性地附接柔性软管的约束装置。 约束装置包括具有平坦平面形状的约束构件。 约束构件包括位于第一端的第一开口和位于与第一端相对的第二端的第二开口。 约束构件的第一和第二端构造成朝向彼此偏压，使得第一开口可操作以接收通过其的出口，并且第二开口可操作以接收软管通过其中。 在释放限制构件的第一和第二端时，第一和第二端可操作以分别以抵抗从出口结构去除软管的方式对出口结构和软管施加偏压力。

公开(公告)号：US08714344B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13156634

申请日：2011-06-09

申请人： Trevor Kowalchuk ,  Kevin Hall

发明人： Trevor Kowalchuk ,  Kevin Hall

IPC分类号： B65G33/24 ,  B65G33/14 ,  B65B1/04 ,  B67C11/04

CPC分类号： A01C15/003 ,  A01C15/006

摘要： A hopper of a commodity conveyor apparatus for use with an agricultural implement has a bin configured to hold a volume of a granular commodity. The bin is movable between a first position at which the bin can be loaded with the granular commodity and a second position at which residual granular commodity can be recovered from the bin. The hopper further has a fill opening formed in the bin and adapted for loading the granular commodity into the bin when the bin is in the first position. A discharge opening is configured to be flow-coupled to the commodity conveyor apparatus and a container is removably attached to the bin for recovering the residual granular commodity from the bin when the bin is in the second position.

摘要翻译： 用于农具的商品输送装置的料斗具有容纳粒状商品的容器。 垃圾箱可以在垃圾箱能够装载颗粒状商品的第一位置和可从垃圾箱中恢复剩余颗粒物料的第二位置之间移动。 料斗还具有形成在料仓中的填充开口，适于在料仓处于第一位置时将颗粒状商品装入料仓。 排出口构造成流动耦合到商品输送设备，并且容器可移除地附接到箱子上，以在垃圾箱处于第二位置时从垃圾箱回收剩余的颗粒物料。