Shayne Cook Rich

US Patent:

20200107495, Apr 9, 2020

Filed:

Dec 5, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/704841

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Michael M. Miller - Mason City IA, US
Austin N. Thompson - Hardy IA, US
Brandon M. McDonald - Johnston IA, US
Shayne C. Rich - Grimes IA, US

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01C 7/20
B62D 55/084
B62D 55/30
B62D 55/12
B62D 11/00
B62D 11/20
A01B 63/00
B62D 55/065
A01C 21/00
B62D 55/10
B62D 55/112

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body. Planting row units are supported by or suspended from the central body

US Patent:

20180338405, Nov 29, 2018

Filed:

Sep 19, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/708703

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Shayne C. Rich - Grimes IA, US
Brandon M. McDonald - Johnston IA, US
Newton L. Lingenfelter - Clarion IA, US
Michael M. Miller - Mason City IA, US
Austin N. Thompson - Hardy IA, US

International Classification:

A01B 63/00
A01C 23/00
B62D 55/30
B62D 55/084
B62D 55/065
A01C 23/04

Abstract:

A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.

US Patent:

20180338413, Nov 29, 2018

Filed:

Sep 19, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/708909

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Michael M. Miller - Mason City IA, US
Austin N. Thompson - Hardy IA, US
Brandon M. McDonald - Johnston IA, US
Shayne C. Rich - Grimes IA, US

International Classification:

A01C 7/20
B62D 55/065
B62D 55/084
B62D 55/30
B62D 55/12
B62D 11/00
B62D 11/20
A01B 63/00

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body. Planting row units are supported by or suspended from the central body

US Patent:

20180242517, Aug 30, 2018

Filed:

Aug 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/693336

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Joshua T. Lawson - Woodbury MN, US
Curtis A. Maeder - Johnston IA, US
Jesse D. Haecker - LeClaire IA, US
Richard J. Connell - Slater IA, US
Shayne C. Rich - Grimes IA, US
Anthony E. Eggers - Urbandale IA, US
Curtis D. Carlson - Ankeny IA, US

International Classification:

A01C 21/00
G01S 19/42
G01S 19/53
A01C 7/10
A01C 7/20
A01B 69/00
A01B 69/04
B60K 1/02
B60L 11/18

Abstract:

An agricultural vehicle comprises a left frame and a right frame. A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. One or more satellite navigation receivers are associated with beam to determine a position and an attitude of the beam. In on configuration, at least one row unit suspended from the beam, where each row unit has a respective planting device with an adjustable position in one or more dimensions with respect to the beam for precise application or variable application of seeds within the rows or field.

US Patent:

20180243771, Aug 30, 2018

Filed:

Aug 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/693348

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Joshua T. Lawson - Woodbury MN, US
Curtis A. Maeder - Johnston IA, US
Jesse D. Haecker - LeClaire IA, US
Richard J. Connell - Slater IA, US
Shayne C. Rich - Grimes IA, US
Anthony E. Eggers - Urbandale IA, US
Curtis D. Carlson - Ankeny IA, US

International Classification:

B05B 12/12
B05B 12/00
A01B 63/00
G05D 1/02

Abstract:

A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. One or more satellite navigation receivers are associated with beam to determine a position and an attitude of the beam. One or more row units are suspended from the beam, each row unit having a first nozzle and a second nozzle, wherein the first nozzle and the second nozzle are associated with an adjustable reference position in one or more dimensions with respect to the beam.

US Patent:

20180243772, Aug 30, 2018

Filed:

Aug 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/693301

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Joshua T. Lawson - Woodbury MN, US
Curtis A. Maeder - Johnston IA, US
Jesse D. Haecker - LeClaire IA, US
Richard J. Connell - Slater IA, US
Shayne C. Rich - Grimes IA, US
Anthony E. Eggers - Urbandale IA, US
Curtis D. Carlson - Ankeny IA, US

International Classification:

B05B 12/12
B05B 9/04
B05B 9/06
B05B 9/00
G01S 19/14
A01C 21/00
A01C 23/00
A01M 7/00
G05D 1/02

Abstract:

A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. One or more satellite navigation receivers are associated with beam to determine a position and an attitude of the beam. One or more row units are suspended from the beam, such that the position of nozzle or nozzles on each row unit can be adjusted simultaneously and dynamically in multiple dimensions to maintain a target spacing between the nozzle and ground and the nozzle and a plant or row of plants.

US Patent:

20180243773, Aug 30, 2018

Filed:

Aug 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/693316

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Joshua T. Lawson - Woodbury MN, US
Curtis A. Maeder - Johnston IA, US
Jesse D. Haecker - LeClaire IA, US
Richard J. Connell - Slater IA, US
Shayne C. Rich - Grimes IA, US
Anthony E. Eggers - Urbandale IA, US
Curtis D. Carlson - Ankeny IA, US

International Classification:

B05B 12/12
B05B 9/00
B05B 9/04
B05B 15/08
A01M 7/00
A01C 23/00
A01C 21/00
A01B 69/04
A01B 69/00
H04N 5/225

Abstract:

In accordance with one embodiment, a row unit for an agricultural vehicle comprises an upper carriage that is movable or slidable with respect to a generally horizontal beam of the vehicle. The row unit has vertical supports, where each vertical support has an upper end connected to the upper carriage and a lower end opposite the upper end. The row unit further comprises a lower carriage that is connected to the lower end of the vertical supports, such that the upper carriage determines a lateral position of the lower carriage with respect to the beam.

US Patent:

20180243774, Aug 30, 2018

Filed:

Aug 31, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/693324

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Joshua T. Lawson - Woodbury MN, US
Curtis A. Maeder - Johnston IA, US
Jesse D. Haecker - LeClaire IA, US
Richard J. Connell - Slater IA, US
Shayne C. Rich - Grimes IA, US
Anthony E. Eggers - Urbandale IA, US
Curtis D. Carlson - Ankeny IA, US

International Classification:

B05B 12/12
B05B 9/00
B05B 9/04
B05B 9/06
B05B 15/08
A01B 69/04
A01B 69/00
H04N 5/225

Abstract:

An agricultural vehicle comprises a left frame and a right frame. A left wheel is rotatable with respect to the left frame and a right wheel is rotatable with respect to the right frame. A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. A data processor estimates a reference point on or below the vehicle and an angular orientation or attitude of the beam relative to the reference point based on positions of location-determining receivers associated with the beam. An upper carriage is laterally movable along the beam. A lower carriage is suspended from the upper carriage by a plurality of vertical supports, such that a target lateral position of the upper carriage establishes an actual lateral position of the lower carriage.