Abstract: A coupling device for a lower link of a three-point linkage, including a coupling body with a catch hook for receiving a coupling element along a defined receiving direction, the coupling element being designed to complement a fastening region of the catch hook, and also including a locking mechanism with a locking latch, which is urged by a spring force into a locking position, in which the catch hook is locked, in which case a coupling element to be received by the fastening region can be arrested in the catch hook. The locking latch here is longitudinally displaceably mounted in a sliding guide, provided on the coupling body, such that it can be deflected out of the locking position exclusively perpendicularly to the defined receiving direction, thereby clearing the fastening region.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for detecting and addressing an unsafe working condition may include a work vehicle structured to operate over a work surface. The system can also include a proximity sensor mounted to the work vehicle and structured to generate a proximity sensor signal indicative of a presence of an obstacle within a dynamic zone of operation of the work vehicle. The system may also include a safety control system configured to receive the proximity sensor signal and execute a safety action based upon the proximity sensor signal, wherein the safety system is further configured to adjust the dynamic zone of operation based upon an object detection confidence measure.

Abstract: A working machine includes a vehicle body, a first working device to do first work, a traveling device, and a controller configured or programmed to include a first work acquirer to acquire first information of the first working device, a second work acquirer to acquire second information of a second working device to do second work before the first work, a route acquirer to acquire a second route which is a path for the second work, and a route creator to create a first route which is a path for the first work and includes first portions. The route acquirer acquires, as the second route, second portions, and the route creator creates the first portions by shifting the second portions in a direction perpendicular to the second portions based on the first information acquired by the first work acquirer and the second information acquired by the second work acquirer.

Abstract: An agricultural assembly that has a frame, a hitch assembly coupled to the frame and configured to selectively couple the frame to a work machine, a first tool bar assembly configured to receive at least one row unit assembly, the first toolbar assembly being foldable in a first direction towards the hitch assembly and a second tool bar assembly configured to receive at least one row unit assembly, the second toolbar assembly being foldable in the first direction towards the hitch assembly. The agricultural assembly is movable between a planting configuration and a transport configuration and both the first tool bar assembly and the second tool bar assembly fold towards the hitch assembly as the first tool bar and second tool bar transition from the planting configuration to the transport configuration.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a furrow opener and a furrow closing system and a controller that performs closed loop control of the furrow closing system.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a furrow opener and a furrow closing system. The furrow closing system has a soil engaging surface with an adjustable contour.

Abstract: In one aspect there is provided a planting unit for singulating a plurality of seeds, said planting unit comprising a seed holder, a seed discharge, at least one drive unit and a seed singulator. The seed singulator further comprises an open top, a stepped bowl configuration having a lower inner circular wall and an upper outer circular wall, and a seed singulating ledge having a seed receiving area and a seed singulation area. The seed singulating ledge is positioned between the lower inner circular wall and an upper outer circular wall, and is driven by the drive unit to rotate relative to the upper outer circular wall along a first direction to move one or more of the plurality of seeds from the seed receiving area to the seed singulation area.

Abstract: A boundary positioning device is adapted to pre-record a boundary of a to-be-worked area where an automatic mechanical equipment will be working. The boundary positioning device includes a machine frame, two wheels, a push rod, and a positioning module. When the boundary positioning device moves along the boundary, one of the wheels is located inside the to-be-worked area as an inner wheel, and the other one of the wheels is located outside the to-be-worked area as an outer wheel. The push rod extends rearwardly and upwardly from a rear side of the machine frame. The positioning module is disposed on the machine frame, and is spaced apart from the outer wheel by a distance same as a distance between a positioning unit and an outside-located wheel, which is located outside the to-be-worked area when the automatic mechanical equipment moves along the boundary of the automatic mechanical equipment.

Abstract: A lift-suspended mower for an agricultural vehicle. The lift-suspended mower includes a frame, one or more cutting devices that are movably mounted with respect to the frame for cutting crop material on a ground surface, a first wheel mounted to the frame for contacting the ground surface and supporting the frame above the ground surface, and a first suspension system interconnecting the first wheel to the frame. The first suspension system includes (i) an actuator that is selectively actuable to either raise or lower to a predetermined degree the first wheel relative to the frame or vice versa, and (ii) a device for permitting the first wheel to move toward the frame when a pressure exerted by the first wheel onto the ground surface increases, wherein the device operates independently of the actuator.

Abstract: An automatic lawn mower including a cutting mechanism, arranged on the mower, comprising a cutting element; a protection cover, arranged on the mower and at least partially located at a periphery of the cutting element. the protection cover is configured to move from a first position to a second position; when the protection cover is located at the first position, a smallest distance G1 between a bottom edge of the protection cover and the working surface meets: G1?75 mm; and when the protection cover is located at the second position, a smallest distance G2 between the bottom edge of the protection cover and the working surface meets: G1<G2?Gmax, wherein Gmax?60 mm.

Abstract: Provided is an agricultural harvester including processing circuitry configured to cause the agricultural harvester to receive a first signal from another agricultural harvester, the first signal indicating a residue spread performance, the residue spread performance corresponding to a residue spread of the agricultural harvester in a first harvesting area, modify an operation parameter of the agricultural harvester based on the residue spread performance to obtain a modified operation parameter, and control a residue spread of the agricultural harvester in a second harvesting area according to the modified operation parameter.

Abstract: A system for detecting a broken or missing grain paddle of an elevator of a combine harvester includes a sensor positioned to either directly or indirectly detect a presence of grain paddles of the elevator, and output signals based thereon. The system also includes a controller that is configured to receive the signals output from the sensor and determine the occurrence of the broken or missing grain paddle as a function of the signals transmitted by the sensor.

Abstract: Provided is an agricultural harvester including a spreader, and processing circuitry configured to cause the agricultural harvester to obtain a residue spread variance (RSV) of a first residue spread in a first harvesting area, the RSV corresponding to a distance between an edge of the first residue and a first position of a cut edge of the first harvesting area, and the RSV being obtained before the spreader reaches the first position, adjust an operation parameter of the agricultural harvester based on the RSV to obtain an adjusted operation parameter, and control the agricultural harvester in a second harvesting area according to the adjusted operation parameter, the second harvesting area being adjacent to the first harvesting area, and the control of the agricultural harvester according to the adjusted operation parameter causing the spreader to spread a second residue at the first position to compensate for the RSV.

Abstract: A residue deflection assembly for a crop loss monitoring system includes a residue deflector configured to be positioned rearward of a row unit of a header of an agricultural harvester relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural harvester. The residue deflector is configured to direct residue away from a field of view of a camera of the crop loss monitoring system and to enable crop material to be present within the field of view of the camera.

Abstract: A bin level monitoring system utilizes an optical sensor housed in a housing. The housing is attached at or near the opening of a bin or other storage structure without the need for a hanging bracket. The sensor housing can be clipped or directedly attached to the bin opening or lid of the bin, such as at the lip of the opening. The shape of the housing aids in directing the particulate material into the bin housing, while protecting the sensor. The location of the sensor and housing provides ideal location to best monitor and evaluate the amount or volume of material product in the bin at a given time.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester header with a reel having two or more reel arms that support the reel at either end of one or more reel segments. The positions of each reel arm can be independently controlled such that each reel segment can be raised lowered, tilted left, or tilted right to optimally engage oncoming crop canopy contour regardless of ground contour.

Abstract: A multi-segment header (102) for an agricultural harvester comprising a multi-segment chassis (150) having a longitudinal support beam (152), an auger (156) extending widthwise across the multi-segment chassis (150) and adjacent the longitudinal support beam (152), and a backsheet extension (160) mounted to a posterior end of the longitudinal support beam (152) of the multi-segment chassis (150). The auger (156) and the backsheet extension blocks grain from passing over the backsheets (158) and going unharvested.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining properties of seed cotton based on measurements from a near-infrared (NIR) sensor. The determined properties are indicative of a quality of the seed cotton. The NIR sensor is mounted on harvesting equipment to acquire quality data during harvesting. The quality data may be mapped to field location and/or forwarded on in preparation of further processing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for harvesting tall growing crops, such as fresh fruit bunches from oil palm trees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for separating crop parts from crop (11), the device comprising a carrier (10) with gripping and cutting means (100). The gripping means comprise rotatable elements disposed opposite one another, between which a passage (P) is delimited for receiving the crop part. The rotatable elements comprise a pair of elongated rotors (3a, 3b) parallel to one another. Each rotor is provided with a screw profile (39) along its length and is coupled at a first longitudinal end (31) to a drive (27) for rotating the rotors when in operation. A capturing opening in the direction parallel to the rotation axes (A1, A2) at a second end (32) of the rotors. The screw profiles comprise a capturing zone portion (37) and a cutting zone portion (35). The cutting means (9) are arranged stationary adjacent to the cutting zone portion (35).

Abstract: A merger attachment for a windrower implement includes a support structure extending along a longitudinal structure axis between a first end and a second end. A belt forms an endless loop encircling the support structure. An idler roll is rotatably attached to the support structure proximate the first end thereof and defines an idler diameter. A drive roll is rotatably attached to the support structure proximate the second end thereof and defines a drive diameter. The support structure includes an upper support surface and a lower support surface arranged in a non-parallel relationship relative to each other to define a tapered profile extending along the longitudinal structure axis. The tapered profile has a first thickness at the first end equal to the idler diameter, and increases in thickness toward the second end, which has a second thickness equal to the drive diameter.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus and method for efficiently separating dirt and biomass (leaves, stems, etc.) from more desirable aspects of plant material, with minimal damage to those desirable aspects.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for processing plants includes an apparatus for processing at least one plant has at least one conveyor device for transporting the plant, at least one image recognition device, at least one gripping means for the targeted depositing of the plant on the conveyor device, and at least one processing means for processing the plant lying on the conveyor device.

Abstract: A cutting tool, comprising a first blade having a cutting edge, a second blade having a cutting edge, and pivotally connected to the first blade at a first pivot point. A first handle is pivotally connected to the first blade at a second pivot point, a second handle is pivotally connected to the second blade at a third pivot point, the first handle is pivotally connected to the second handle at an adjustable fourth pivot point, and the cutting tool further comprises a switch arrangement comprising a switch allowing a user to change location of the fourth pivot point from a proximal pivot point to a distal pivot point.

Abstract: A modular growth unit for forming a three dimensional extendible structure, the modular growth unit including a top wall, a bottom wall and sidewalls to define a box like structure. The top and bottom walls include an interlocking feature to interlock modular growth units when placed in a stack. The bottom wall has a rim to define a growth tray for receiving a growth medium for living organisms. The top wall supports a lighting unit to radiate light within at least one spectral region associated with the growing living organisms. A sidewall window has an opening extending into an interior space of the box-like structure so that the interior space is accessible.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing condensation in the indoor cultivation of photoperiodic plants. The cultivation system includes a day room, a night room, and preferably a control area in between. The control area in the preferred embodiments acts as a “light lock” between the day room and the night room. The artificial lighting in the day room remains on and the night room remains dark. Alternating periods of lights and dark are provided for the plants by physically transporting them from the day room to the night room and back again. An automated conveyor system preferably provides the transportation. The plants are sent through the control area when passing between the day room and the night room. The control area prevents light leakage so that the plants within the night room are not exposed to any significant light from the day room.

Abstract: Said device (1) comprises a radiation and/or convection heater element (3), a main housing (5) incorporating an electronic control system and a battery configured to power the electronic control system, an upper housing (8) comprising a photovoltaic panel suitable for charging the battery, the device (1) further comprising a removable stake (7) removably attached to the main housing (5) and suitable for securing the device (1) in the soil.

Abstract: This tying machine ties a first object and a second object together by using a staple comprising a first leg portion, a second leg portion, and a body portion connecting the first leg portion and the second leg portion, the staple having an opening formed between the first leg portion and the second leg portion. The tying machine comprises: a first displacement unit that displaces the first leg portion to be engageable with the first object; and a second displacement unit that surrounds the second object with the first leg portion, the second leg portion, and the body portion and displaces the second leg portion to be engageable with the first object. The second displacement unit may be configured to be able to displace the second leg portion to a position intersecting with the first leg portion in a top view.

Abstract: A concentrator nozzle attachment for a blower device is disclosed that increases the airflow velocity of the blower without sacrificing the field of the jetting air. The concentrator nozzle is formed of an outer ring with a centrally located guide surface and is placed at the exit of an air tube. As the air exits the air tube, it's forced to flow around the guide surface, thus increasing its velocity. The attachment is secured to the end of the air tube and so does not alter the outer diameter through which the air exits. In this way, air velocity is increased without reducing its effectiveness.

Abstract: An automated irrigation system includes a movable structure that has nozzles for spraying water on aimed area of ground. A controller selects a nozzle and determines a location in an unwatered area to be sprayed after the movable structure has moved forward. A predictive model that takes into account look-ahead sensor data for the location before watering and prior look-behind sensor data from a last time the location was watered is used to generate a watering prescription for the nozzle. After watering, the controller determines an error in detected moisture of the location according to updated look-behind sensor data and updates the predictive model if the error exceeds a threshold. When generating watering prescriptions for multiple nozzles, the controller normalizes their duty cycles by adjusting the speed of the movable structure and further customizes their nozzle control signals to ensure the nozzles do not turn off at same time.

Abstract: A process for batch processing by-product water to obtain a batch of beneficial use water for application to an targeted area of soil with determined moisture and chemical characteristic to change that soil characteristic to a desired soil characteristic includes the steps of measuring the moisture and chemical composition of the targeted area of soil; determining a desired soil characteristic that will grow selected vegetation; defining a chemical composition of a batch water to be applied to the soil to obtain the desired composition; processing a batch of by-product water in accordance with the defined composition; applying the batch of processed water to the targeted area of soil; measuring the moisture and chemical composition of the soil after application; repeating the process until desired composition is achieved or the vegetation growth is completed.

Abstract: A device to irrigate botanical plants at a subsurface location. A remote reservoir is supported above a soil surface by a spike. The spike communicates water from the remote reservoir to roots of the plant. The remote reservoir includes a fluid supply port in communication with a bulk fluid source. One or both of a top-off sensor and a fill-stop sensor may be coupled to the remote reservoir to assist in fluid level management inside the remote reservoir. A control assembly including a valve can automatically maintain fluid level inside the remote reservoir of one or more devices to make an irrigation system operable over an extended period of time. A control system may operate based on one or more fluid level sensor signal, and/or sometimes may use a timer.

Abstract: A spiral growing system is configured to be housed in a vertically elongated silo growth chamber to grow an agricultural crop. The spiral growing system broadly includes a spiral growing assembly and a movable crop support with a continuous track and optional feeding system. The track extends continuously along the assembly length of the spiral growing assembly and presents a generally downward spiral path that defines a path axis, with the track configured to direct the agricultural crop along the spiral path to thereby direct the agricultural crop through the growing space along the spiral path.

Abstract: New lettuce varieties designated ‘Paonia’ and ‘Newcastle’ are described. ‘Paonia’ and ‘Newcastle’ are lettuce varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: Seeds of hybrid cucumbers designated as ‘E23B.16213’ and ‘E23B.2447’ are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid cucumbers ‘E23B.16213’ and ‘E23B.2447’, to the plants of hybrid cucumbers ‘E23B.16213’ and ‘E23B.2447’, to methods for producing a hybrid plant, and to methods for producing other cucumber lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid cucumbers ‘E23B.16213’ and ‘E23B.2447’.

Abstract: The present invention provides wheat variety RNP16DC13366144, and derivatives and hybrids thereof. The present invention further provides methods of use of wheat variety RNP16DC13366144, its derivates, and hybrids. e.g., in breeding.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Hydrangea, specifically, the variety designated ‘HMOWH05-0’. The variety ‘HMOWH05-0’ is characterized by its lack of vernalization requirement for induction and development of flowering, day-length neutral flowering, cold tolerance to USDA Zone 5 and lace-cap inflorescence having white sterile flowers and pink fertile flowers. The present invention relates to plant parts, including cells and any propagative material of the new variety ‘HMOWH05-0’, and use of any of the plant parts for reproducing the new variety ‘HMOWH05-0’. The present invention relates to methods using any plant parts or progeny of ‘HMOWH05-0’ for the purpose of deriving additional new Hydrangea varieties. The present invention relates to seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing ‘HMOWH05-0’ with any other Hydrangea variety or other plant. The present invention also relates to methods to produce new varieties of Hydrangea using the variety ‘HMOWH05-0’ and applying plant breeding techniques.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 94411038 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 94411038, to the plants of soybean cultivar 94411038, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 94411038, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 94411038. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94411038. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94411038, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 94411038 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 21R523XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 21R523XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 21R523XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 21R523XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R731B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R731B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R731B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R731B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R751B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R751B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R751B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R751B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R752B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R752B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R752B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R752B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9334, tomato line PSQ-XL20-1160, and tomato line PSQ-XL18-1090. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9334, tomato line PSQ-XL20-1160, and tomato line PSQ-XL18-1090 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9334, tomato line PSQ-XL20-1160, and tomato line PSQ-XL18-1090 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTH1025, tomato line FIR-XM19-4520, and tomato line FIR-XM19-4521. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH1025, tomato line FIR-XM19-4520, and tomato line FIR-XM19-4521 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH1025, tomato line FIR-XM19-4520, and tomato line FIR-XM19-4521 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A milking cluster pipe support (1) for fitment to the deck-side (3) of a milking parlour comprising a pivotable elongate pipe support arm (5) having pipe slots (29) and which is moveable about a pivot (7) between a deployed and a stowed position within a plane P. The pipe support arm (5) is pivotable in a first rotational sense from its deployed position to its stowed position and in a second rotational sense from its stowed position to its deployed position, wherein the first and second rotational senses are opposite to each other. The pipe support arm (5) has a centre of gravity which is located on one side of the vertical axis Y-Y in the deployed position and on the other side of the vertical axis Y-Y in the stowed position.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sorting system for automatically selecting animals to be treated during a treatment period. A first aspect is a sorting system automatically selecting animals to be treated during a treatment period. The sorting system includes an automatic sort gate and a control arrangement receiving, via a user interface, user input indicative of sorting criteria applicable to animal properties and a maximum number of the animals allowed to be present simultaneously in the sorting area. The control arrangement is further configured to monitor a number of animals that enter and exit the sorting area. The control arrangement is finally configured to adjust one or more parameter values of the one or more sorting criteria, based on the monitored number of animals that enter and exit the sorting area. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding method and to a computer program for performing the method.

Abstract: A pet bed includes an exterior cover and an interior wall. The exterior cover has an interior surface that defines an interior of the pet bed, and the exterior cover has an upper portion and a lower portion. The interior wall is connected to both the upper and lower portions of the exterior cover. The interior wall separates the interior of the pet bed into a first filling chamber and a second filling chamber. The interior wall is configured to prevent a first portion of filling material disposed in the first filling chamber from moving into the second filling chamber, and the interior wall is configured to prevent a second portion of filling material disposed in the second filling chamber from moving into the first filling chamber.

Abstract: An animal puzzle bowl is disclosed having a plurality of sockets and a lid with a coupling joint configured to couple with those sockets in a plurality of orientations. The lid may include elements such as a lip or grip for an animal to interact with to allow for opening of the lid so the animal may reach the contents of the bowl. The lids may also include holes so the animal may be encouraged to interact with the bowl by the sight or smell of food or other items of interest. The bowl base can include more than one bowl to allow for a combination of lids to be used. By varying the combination and orientation of the lids an animal must problem solve to reach a desired item in the bowl each time, thus mentally stimulating the animal.

Abstract: A support apparatus for supporting a substance receptive element may have a central axis extending between a top and a bottom of the apparatus, and may include a central base, an upstanding stanchion mounted on the central base and extending toward the top; and a plurality of legs mounted on the base. Each leg is movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position with respect to the base. The collapsed position may correspond to a transport condition of the apparatus and the expanded position may correspond to a deployed condition of the apparatus. The base may include a plurality of mounting structures with each mounting structure being associated with a leg for mounting the leg to the base. The mounting structures may secure the legs to the base in the collapsed position of the transport condition and the expanded position of the deployed condition.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a sling for holding a leg of an animal and a method of use thereof, the sling having a strap portion wrapable around the animal's leg; and two anchor portions spaced apart by the strap portion, wherein in use the strap portion is wrapped around the raised leg of the animal, while the anchor portions are positioned between a person's legs to support the animal's leg in the raised position so that the foot of the raised animal's leg can be treated and/or shoed.