Soil monitoring system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8827001
APP PUB NO 20130180742A1
SERIAL NO

13352001

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A soil monitoring system is provided that includes a sensing shank, and a first sensor coupled to a leading edge of the sensing shank. The first sensor is configured to output first signals indicative of a pressure exerted on the first sensor by soil as the sensing shank is driven through the soil along a direction of travel. The soil monitoring system also includes a frame forming a channel oriented in a substantially vertical direction relative to a surface of the soil, and a carrier coupled to the sensing shank and disposed within the channel. The soil monitoring system further includes an actuator extending between the frame and the carrier. The actuator is configured to linearly drive the carrier in a reciprocating motion to vary a penetration depth of the sensing shank within the soil.

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  • BLUE LEAF I.P., INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Brian T Centralia, US 43 1103
Wendte, Keith W Willowbrook, US 76 2984

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