Dynamic supplemental downforce control system for planter row units

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9532496
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14585764

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A dynamic supplemental downforce control system for a planter row unit. The system includes closed-loop feedback circuit that cooperates with a downforce actuator to dynamically control fluid flow to the downforce actuator to maintain balance between the actual gauge wheel downforce and a desired gauge wheel downforce during planting operations.

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  • PRECISION PLANTING LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hodel, Jeremy J Morton, US 28 538
Sauder, Derek A Tremont, US 60 1591

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