초록 ▼

A multi-product applicating system, seed planting system and control are provided for the dispensing of liquid or granular products in pre-selected amounts and planting seeds at pre-selected depths and frequencies. Three or more separate products can be dispensed simultaneously and constant control

A multi-product applicating system, seed planting system and control are provided for the dispensing of liquid or granular products in pre-selected amounts and planting seeds at pre-selected depths and frequencies. Three or more separate products can be dispensed simultaneously and constant control and monitoring of all products is provided for at the control console. Seed planting depth can also be continuously monitored. The present invention further provides a grid recipe system for creating a recipe which defines the amounts of each type of product to be applied to specific areas of the field and/or which defines a seed planting depths and frequencies for specific areas of the field. The grid recipe system utilizes the GPS and a data card having the recipe and/or seed depth/frequency stored thereon for controlling a computer which communicates with the control console of the present invention. The recipe and/or depth/frequency grid is created by the farmer based on personal knowledge and experience.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim as my invention:] [1.] A method for generating a planting depth/frequency grid recipe and planting at least one crop in a field using the planting depth/frequency grid recipe utilizing a data processing means and a seed depth/frequency control system transported by a vehicle through the fi

[ I claim as my invention:] [1.] A method for generating a planting depth/frequency grid recipe and planting at least one crop in a field using the planting depth/frequency grid recipe utilizing a data processing means and a seed depth/frequency control system transported by a vehicle through the field, the seed depth/frequency control system including a seed applicator having a defined width, the method comprising the steps of:dividing a field into a plurality of sections, each of the sections having a width equal to a multiple of the defined width of the product applicator;creating a plurality of seed control depth/frequency pairs for planting at least one crop in at least one section of the field at a predetermined depth and at a predetermined frequency and identifying the section or sections to which each of said depth/frequency pairs pertains;storing the depth/frequency pairs in a mobile data storage means;delivering the stored depth/frequency pairs to a data processing means located at the seed depth/frequency control system, the data processing means for communicating the depth/frequency pairs to the seed depth/frequency control system;communicating the location of the seed depth/frequency control system to the data processing means; andcontrolling the seed depth/frequency control system based upon the location of the seed depth/frequency control system and the depth/frequency pair pertaining to the section encompassing the location, the seed depth being controlled.