Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

5-2018

Patent Number

9968027

CPC

A01B 79/005 (20130101); G01S 19/14 (20130101); G01S 19/13 (20130101); A01D 29/00 (20130101)

Abstract

Methods and devices for automated adjustment of a digging implement during harvest of underground crops are described. Utilizing the devices, a digging implement, e.g., a blade, can be located and maintained at a desired depth as a harvester travels across a field. During use, the digging implement depth controls can be varied as the harvester travels within a single field under different operating conditions, e.g., different soil friability, consistency, etc., thereby preventing crop loss and improving crop yield.

Application Number

15/209,938

Assignees

Clemson University (Clemson, SC)

Filing Date

07/14/16

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