/Agricultural Implements Having Row Unit Position Sensors And At Least One Adjustable Wheel, And Related Control Systems And Methods
Abstract
An agricultural implement includes a frame having a fixed rigid structure including a drawbar, a hitch, and an integrated elongate toolbar, the toolbar carrying at least one row unit movably coupled to the toolbar. At least one wheel is coupled to the frame, a sensor is configured to sense a position of the row unit relative to the ground, and an actuator is configured to raise or lower the frame relative to the wheel based at least in part on a sensed position of the row unit. Control systems and related methods are also disclosed.
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What is claimed is:
An agricultural implement includes a frame having a fixed rigid structure including a drawbar, a hitch, and an integrated elongate toolbar, the toolbar carrying at least one row unit movably coupled to the toolbar. At least one wheel is coupled to the frame, a sensor is configured to sense a position of the row unit relative to the ground, and an actuator is configured to raise or lower the frame relative to the wheel based at least in part on a sensed position of the row unit. Control systems and related methods are also disclosed.
Timeline
Filed
04/20/2026Published
08/27/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(3)
A01B 63/22:operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means
A01B 63/00:Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements (lifting mechanisms for the cutter-bar of a mower A01D 34/24; adjusting devices for the cutter-bar of a mower A01D 34/28)
A01C 7/20:Parts of seeders for conducting and depositing seed