Integrated implement downforce control systems, methods, and apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9879702
APP PUB NO 20150176614A1
SERIAL NO

14417145

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A downforce controller for an agricultural implement having a double-acting hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder is configured to be coupled to an agricultural row unit and an agricultural toolbar for transmitting a net downforce between the agricultural toolbar and the agricultural row unit. A first pressure in the first chamber of the cylinder and a second pressure in the second chamber of the cylinder having counteracting effects on the net downforce. A manifold coupled to the cylinder is in fluid communication with the first chamber. A pressure control valve supported by the manifold is in fluid communication with the manifold and the first chamber.

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PRECISION PLANTING LLC23207 TOWNLINE ROAD TREMONT IL 61568

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Levy, Kent Morton, US 40 353
Stoller, Jason Morton, US 84 913
Swanson, Todd Morton, US 109 867

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