20240008394. AGRICULTURAL TRENCH DEPTH SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (Precision Planting LLC)
AGRICULTURAL TRENCH DEPTH SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dillon Sloneker of Danvers IL (US)
Jeremy J. Hodel of Morton IL (US)
Ben L. Schlipf of Tremont IL (US)
AGRICULTURAL TRENCH DEPTH SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240008394 titled 'AGRICULTURAL TRENCH DEPTH SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus for adjusting the depth of a trench opened by a row unit of an agricultural planter. The row unit includes a trench depth adjustment assembly that can modify the trench depth. The trench depth adjustment assembly consists of a depth adjustment body that is pivotally connected to a frame member of the row unit via a pivot. An electric motor is used to rotate a shaft, which is coupled with the depth adjustment body. This rotation causes the depth adjustment body to pivotally move about the pivot, changing the position of contact between the depth adjustment body and a gauge wheel arm. This, in turn, changes the upward travel of the gauge wheel with respect to a trench opening disc, thereby adjusting the depth of the trench.
- The apparatus is designed to adjust the depth of a trench opened by a row unit of an agricultural planter.
- It includes a trench depth adjustment assembly that can modify the trench depth.
- The trench depth adjustment assembly consists of a depth adjustment body that is pivotally connected to a frame member of the row unit via a pivot.
- An electric motor is used to rotate a shaft, which is coupled with the depth adjustment body.
- The rotation of the shaft causes the depth adjustment body to pivotally move about the pivot, changing the position of contact with a gauge wheel arm.
- This adjustment changes the upward travel of the gauge wheel with respect to a trench opening disc, thus adjusting the depth of the trench.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in agricultural planters to precisely adjust the depth of trenches for planting seeds or placing fertilizers.
- It can be applied in various types of soil and crop conditions to optimize planting depth.
Problems Solved
- The apparatus solves the problem of manually adjusting the trench depth, which can be time-consuming and imprecise.
- It provides a mechanized solution that allows for precise and efficient adjustment of the trench depth.
- It eliminates the need for manual labor and reduces the chances of human error in trench depth adjustment.
Benefits
- The apparatus allows for precise and consistent trench depth adjustment, leading to improved planting accuracy and crop yield.
- It saves time and labor by automating the trench depth adjustment process.
- The mechanized adjustment reduces the risk of human error and ensures uniform trench depth across the field.
Original Abstract Submitted
apparatus for adjusting the depth of a trench opened by a row unit () of an agricultural planter. the row unit () includes a trench depth adjustment assembly () configured to modify the trench depth. the trench depth adjustment assembly () includes a depth adjustment body () pivotally connected via a pivot () to a frame member () of the row unit (). an electric motor () is operable to cause rotation of a shaft () operably coupled with the depth adjustment body (), whereby rotation of the shaft () causes the depth adjustment body () to pivotally move about the pivot () thereby changing a position of contact of the depth adjustment body () with a gauge wheel arm (), thus changing the amount of upward travel of the gauge wheel () with respect to a trench opening disc () and thus the depth of the trench.
