Implement for adjustably metering an agricultural field input according to different frame sections
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1. An implement for applying at least one agricultural product fluid to an agricultural field comprising:
- an implement frame including a plurality of designated frame sections including at least two frame sections;
wherein each designated frame section includes;
a plurality of product dispensers,at least one fluid delivery line in communication with the plurality of product dispensers, the fluid delivery line configured to convey the at least one agricultural product fluid to the plurality of product dispensers,a flow rate sensor along the fluid delivery line and in communication with the flow rate sensor, the flow rate sensor configured to measure the flow rate of the at least one agricultural product fluid to the plurality of product dispensers, anda metering device along the fluid delivery line, the metering device configured to control the flow rate of the at least one agricultural product fluid to the plurality of product dispensers; and
an agricultural product supply configured for storing the at least one agricultural product fluid, the agricultural product supply in communication with the plurality of product dispensers of each of the designated frame sections with the respective fluid delivery line of each designated frame section.
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Abstract
Metering device for an agricultural implement are present for applying a field input, for example, pneumatically delivered granular product including seed or fertilizer or sprayed liquid product including fertilizer and the like, to an agricultural field. In the applying of the field input, the rate of application of the dispensers of one section of the implement can be collectively varied in relation to the rate of application of the dispensers of a different section of the implement frame.
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23 Claims
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1. An implement for applying at least one agricultural product fluid to an agricultural field comprising:
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an implement frame including a plurality of designated frame sections including at least two frame sections; wherein each designated frame section includes; a plurality of product dispensers, at least one fluid delivery line in communication with the plurality of product dispensers, the fluid delivery line configured to convey the at least one agricultural product fluid to the plurality of product dispensers, a flow rate sensor along the fluid delivery line and in communication with the flow rate sensor, the flow rate sensor configured to measure the flow rate of the at least one agricultural product fluid to the plurality of product dispensers, and a metering device along the fluid delivery line, the metering device configured to control the flow rate of the at least one agricultural product fluid to the plurality of product dispensers; and an agricultural product supply configured for storing the at least one agricultural product fluid, the agricultural product supply in communication with the plurality of product dispensers of each of the designated frame sections with the respective fluid delivery line of each designated frame section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An implement for applying at least one agricultural product fluid to an agricultural field comprising:
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an agricultural product supply configured for storing the at least one agricultural product fluid; a plurality of designated frame sections including at least two frame sections, wherein each designated frame section includes; at least one product dispenser configured to apply the at least one agricultural product fluid, a fluid delivery line extending between the agricultural product supply and the at least one product dispenser, the fluid delivery line configured to convey the at least one agricultural product fluid to the at least one product dispenser, a flow rate sensor along the fluid delivery line, the flow rate sensor configured to measure the flow rate of the at least one agricultural product fluid to the at least one product dispenser, and a metering device along the fluid delivery line and in communication with the flow rate sensor, the metering device configured to control the flow rate of the at least one agricultural product fluid to the at least one product dispenser; and wherein one or more metering devices of respective designated frame sections are configured for independent control of respective flow rates relative to other metering devices of other designated frame sections of the plurality of designated frame sections. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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