Seed research plot planter and field layout system

摘要

A seed research plot planter includes a rotating seed plate for picking up and transporting seeds from a seed chamber to a release point, and a sensor that detects the rotational position of the seed plate. A distance measuring device measures a distance traveled by the planter. A controller uses a first signal from the sensor and a second signal from the distance measuring device to control a sequence of operations of the planter based on the rotational position of the seed plate and the location of the planter within the field. A field layout system is provided for creating a plot field layout having a desired number of ranges, a desired number of planter passes, and desired parameters for each plot within the field. The field layout system allows different plot lengths and seed populations to be input for individual plots within the same planter pass through the field.

主权项

1. A seed planter, comprising:
a seed chamber for receiving seeds to be planted; a rotating seed plate that cooperates with the seed chamber to pick up and transport individual seeds from the seed chamber to a release point, where the seeds fall to the earth; and a sensor that detects the rotational position of the rotating seed plate.