Apparatuses, methods, and systems for providing down force for an agricultural implement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11558991
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16685821

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An agricultural planter includes systems, methods, and apparatuses for maintaining down force pressure at row units of the planter. The row units may include an electric linear actuator connected to linkages of the row units to maintain a down force pressure for the row unit. The linkage may also be removed and replaced with a strut or like mechanism to apply a direct down force pressure to components of the row unit. One or more sensors can be included to obtain information related to the ground to automatically adjust the amount of down force provided based upon a ground characteristic in order to maintain a substantially uniform furrow depth.

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KINZE MANUFACTURING INCWILLIAMSBURG IA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Achen, Courtney N Williamsburg, US 25 532
Bachman, Marvin Williamsburg, US 15 265
Kollman, John Williamsburg, US 3 71
Mulherin, John P Williamsburg, US 6 99
Myers, Michael J Williamsburg, US 49 883
Rolffs, Merlan Williamsburg, US 7 141
Schildroth, Rhett Williamsburg, US 29 428

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