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    METHOD OF DELIVERING MULTIPLE TYPES OF SEED IN AN AGRICULTURAL FIELD WITH AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH A SYSTEM TO DELIVER MULTIPLE TYPES OF SEED IN AN AGRICULTURAL FIELD. It is a system for use with an agricultural seed delivery implement that can use advance predictions and controls to coordinate seed type delivery switching so as to minimize mixing of different seed types during switching. The system can include a control system that uses a prescription map to anticipate the coordination of cases of alternating delivery of the seed type to the soil or outside the sowing implement and / or planting implements with the implements that cross the boundaries between the different variety zones of an agricultural field.
    公开号:BR102015025324B1
    申请号:R102015025324-9
    申请日:2015-10-02
    公开日:2021-03-02
    发明作者:Keith W. Wendte；Brian T. Adams
    申请人:Cnh Industrial America Llc；
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    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
    [001] The invention relates, in general, to sowers or planters for planting in rows and, in particular, to sowers and planters to plant multiple varieties of seeds with a single implement. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [002] Modern farming practices strive to increase yields from agricultural fields. Technological advances in planters allow for better agronomic characteristics at the time of planting, such as providing more accurate seed depth, improved uniformity of seed depth throughout the planter and improved precision of seed spacing in the row. However, a single field may have inconsistencies in performance between different areas. This is due to the fact that a field can have a wide variety of soil types and management zones, such as irrigated and non-irrigated zones in different areas. Seed companies are developing multiple varieties of each of their types of seed products, with different varieties offering improved performance characteristics for different soil types and management practices. Efforts have been made to plant multiple varieties of a particular type of seed product in different areas of fields with different types of soil or management zones. These efforts include seeders with complex valves that modify which stored seeds can enter a measuring box. Other efforts include planters that have different bulk fill hoppers and require the reservoir for each seed dispenser to be completely cleaned or to have all of its seeds planted before a different seed variety can be delivered to the seed dispensers. Some planters allow you to plant two varieties and include two separate and distinct seed feeders in each row unit. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
    [003] The present invention is directed to agricultural implements with systems for sowing or planting multiple types of seed. Systems can be deployed with seeders or planters and can use advance predictions and controls to coordinate seed type delivery switching in a way that minimizes the mixing of different seed types during switching. In one embodiment, the control of the initial primary delivery of seed can be carried out exclusively by controlling the measurement or primary delivery of bulk bulk storage through a primary delivery system. In one embodiment, this can be done without auxiliary ports or shut-off valves within a primary or bulk delivery system, but by individual control of primary delivery sets, such as measuring cylinders to selectively deliver seed. different types from bulk storage in bulk. In one embodiment, the agricultural implement is a planter with mini shafts that receive seeds from bulk storage in bulk. Each of the mini-shafts can be filled with an amount of a particular type of seed needed to plant an area through which a line unit fed by the respective mini-shaver travels as the planter moves through the field. Mini-shavings in different line units can be filled with different types of seed depending on which area of the field, for example, according to a prescription map, the line unit will be while the planter moves through the field. Mini-shafts can have sensors that communicate with a control system to fill the mini-shafts with an amount of seeds of a particular variety needed to plant a particular segment of the field. A control system can look ahead along a travel path that can correspond to a current direction of the tractor implement to predict how much of a particular type of seed is needed to plant an area being traveled along the travel path. In one embodiment, if the required amount can be kept in the mini-seedlings, then the entire required amount of seed of this variety is pre-fed to the mini-seedlings during a filling phase, and then delivery of seed from bulk storage is suspended . A seed exit phase is defined when the delivery of seeds from bulk bulk storage is suspended and the seeds in the mini-shafts are delivered to the field, depleting the volume of seeds stored locally in the line units. A subsequent filling phase begins when the implement approaches a limit between the zones of a field and reaches a target distance from the limit which, based on the current or average travel speed, corresponds to a distance covered for a period which corresponds to a time necessary for the seeds to travel from the bulk storage through the implement to the mini-shafts.
    [004] In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a control system uses a prescription map to anticipate to coordinate seed type delivery switching events out of the implement or into the land of sowing and / or planting implements, where implements cross the boundaries between different areas of variety in an agricultural field. This allows you to sow or plant multiple types of seed, which can include planting at varying rates, in a single planting pass without having to add additional line units or feeders.
    [005] In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for delivering multiple types of seed in an agricultural field with an agricultural implement. The method includes moving an implement along a route path through multiple zones including, at least, a first zone and a second zone of an agricultural field. Each of the multiple zones corresponds to a characteristic of the agricultural field related to at least one of the soil type and management type. Seeds of multiple types are selectively released. The multiple types of seed include at least one first type and a second type that are released from the implement in the agricultural field in the first and second zones. The seed delivery is alternated between releasing the seeds of the first type and releasing the seeds of the second type from the agricultural implement at a defined limit between the first and the second zones. This is accomplished by coordinating the alternation between releasing the seeds of the first and second types through a controlled controlled exhaustion of seeds of the first type. The alternation coordination includes preventively deactivating a primary delivery system, preventing further delivery of seed of the first type from the bulk bulk storage system before the implement reaches the limit. The primary delivery system is activated preventively to start delivery of the second type seed from the bulk bulk storage system before the implement reaches the limit so that the initial release of the second type seed out of the agricultural implement is coordinated with the agricultural implement crossing the boundary between the first and second zones. This allows a control system that controls the primary delivery system to look ahead and plan seed type switching events, including fully depleting a type of seed transported through the implement to be released in a particular zone at the same time. a different type of seed begins its transport through the agricultural implement, which reduces the mixture of seed types close to the boundary between adjacent areas.
    [006] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, an amount necessary for the seed of the first or second type needed to be delivered to a portion of the agricultural field is determined while the agricultural implement travels along a path through one of the the first and second zones. The required quantity of the first or second type of seed is delivered with the primary delivery system for temporary storage of the first or second type in the agricultural implement downstream of the bulk storage system during the release of the seed of the first or second second type in the agricultural field.
    [007] According to another aspect of the invention, the agricultural implement can be a planter that has multiple line units with mini shafts. The seeds of one of the multiple types are delivered from the bulk storage system to the mini-shafts, and the delivery of seeds from the mini-shafts is delivered to the seed feeders in the line units for individualization and individual release in the agricultural field. Seed level sensors are arranged in relation to the mini-shafts to detect quantities of seeds in the mini-shafts chambers. The primary delivery system is activated to deliver seed of the first or second type to the mini-seedlings until the seed level sensors provide a signal indicating that the required amount of seed of the first or second type is within the mini-seedlings. This allows batch pre-feeding of the required amount of seed needed for a particular zone during the journey along the route that will be exhausted by the release in the agricultural field as coordinated, in which the agricultural implement reaches the limit between the current zone and the next one.
    [008] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the primary delivery system includes first and second primary delivery sets. The first primary delivery set is activated to deliver seeds of the first variety from the bulk storage system for release from the farm implement, and the second primary delivery set is activated to deliver seeds of the second variety from the system. of bulk storage in bulk for release from the agricultural implement. The first and second primary delivery sets include cylinders that are rotated during the activation of the first and second primary delivery sets to deliver seeds of the first and second types from the bulk storage system. The rotation of the cylinders is interrupted when the first and second primary delivery sets are deactivating to prevent delivery of the seeds of the respective first and second types out of the corresponding compartment between the first and second compartments of the bulk storage system. The cylinders of the first and second primary delivery sets can be arranged at the exits of the first and second compartments of the bulk storage system that store, respectively, seeds of the first and second types.
    [009] According to another aspect of the invention, an implement is moved along a route path through a first area of an agricultural field that corresponds to a first characteristic of the agricultural field related to at least one among the type of soil and the type of management. A first primary delivery set is activated to deliver seeds of a first type from a first compartment of a bulk storage system through the implement for release in the agricultural field.
    [010] An approaching boundary is identified that will be crossed by the agricultural implement that moves along the route. The boundary is defined between the first zone and a second zone of the agricultural field. The second zone corresponds to a second characteristic of the agricultural field related to at least one among the type of soil and the type of management. The first primary delivery set is deactivated before the implement crosses the boundary between the first and second zones to interrupt delivery of seeds of the first type from the first compartment through the implement before the implement crosses the boundary between the first and second zones. the second zones. A second primary delivery set is activated to deliver seeds of a second type from a second compartment of a bulk bulk storage system through the implement for the initial release in the agricultural field at a time that corresponds to the implement crossing the boundary between the first and second zones.
    [011] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, an agricultural implement is provided to deliver multiple types of seed in an agricultural field. The implement has a bulk storage system that includes a first compartment that stores seeds of the first type and a second compartment that stores seeds of the second type. A primary delivery system includes a first primary delivery set arranged in relation to the first compartment to selectively deliver seeds of the first type via the agricultural implement for release in the agricultural field and a second primary delivery set arranged in relation to the second compartment for selectively deliver the seeds of the second type through the agricultural implement for release in the agricultural field. A control system is operably connected to the primary delivery system. The control system is configured to activate the first set of primary delivery, while the agricultural implement travels along a path through a first zone of an agricultural field, the first zone corresponding to a first characteristic of the agricultural field. related to at least one of the soil type and management type. An approaching boundary is identified that must be crossed by the agricultural implement that moves along the route. The limit is defined between the first zone and a second zone of the agricultural field that corresponds to a second characteristic of the agricultural field related to at least one of the soil type and the management type.
    [012] The first primary delivery set is deactivated before the implement crosses the boundary between the first and second zones to interrupt the delivery of seeds of the first type from the first compartment through the implement before the implement crosses the boundary between the first and second zones. The second set of primary delivery is activated to deliver seeds of the second type from the second compartment through the agricultural implement for the initial release of the seeds of the second type in the agricultural field at a time that corresponds to the agricultural implement crossing the limit between the first and the second zones.
    [013] Each of the first and second primary delivery sets may include a rotating cylinder while the respective first and second primary delivery sets are activated to deliver the seeds of the respective first and second types out of the corresponding compartment within the first and second compartments of the bulk storage system. The cylinder of each of the first and second primary delivery sets does not rotate while the respective first and second primary delivery sets are deactivated to prevent delivery of the seeds of the respective first and second types out of the corresponding compartment between the first and second. the second compartments of the bulk storage system. The cylinders of the first and second primary delivery sets are arranged at the exits of the first and second compartments of the bulk storage system.
    [014] The implement can be a planter that includes an in-line storage system that receives seeds from the primary delivery system and that has multiple line units that support seed dosers that receive seeds from the delivery system online storage to single out and deliver the seeds to the agricultural field. The in-line storage system can include mini-shafts in multiple line units that have chambers that receive seeds from the primary delivery system and provide seeds to seed feeders. The control system can include seed level sensors arranged in relation to the mini-shafts to detect quantities of seeds in the mini-shafts chambers. The agricultural implement can be a seeder that can include a pneumatic plow and the first and second primary delivery sets can include measuring boxes that have calibrated corrugated measuring cylinders.
    [015] In one embodiment, the implement is a planter and, when the planter starts for the first time in the field, the bulk bulk tank compartment that contains the type of seed that must be planted first feeds the correct amount of seed to each row unit seed feeder. This can be accomplished by activating a primary delivery system to deliver a calibrated quantity of the seed type to a mini-shaker on each line unit. The amount of seed required for each individual row unit can be calculated based on the PM prescription map and the known population. Seed level sensors in the mini-seed reservoir or seed chamber are used to determine the amount of seed in each seed reservoir or chamber. After the appropriate amount of seed is fed into the reservoir or metering chamber (a) of the mini hopper, a door located in the bulk bulk tank compartment is closed or a cylinder is deactivated and stopped for that particular line unit. If there is not enough seed in the reservoir or mini-shaker chamber to plant this type of seed before it has to be switched, the door remains open or the cylinder remains activated and rotating until the planter reaches a point where the control system determines that the reservoir or minitremonha chamber has enough seed to reach a boundary between zones between the current zone and the next one of the next type of seed for that particular line. When the planter line unit reaches the limit for the next type of seed, almost all of the seed in the reservoir or mini-seed chamber, for example, only enough seed remains to plant an additional 1.52 meters (5 feet) or less, such as less than about 0.91 meters (3 feet) of seed. As soon as this occurs, the door to the next seed variety is opened or the cylinder for the next seed variety is activated to rotate, and the process is repeated.
    [016] Other aspects, objectives, resources and advantages of the invention will become evident to individuals skilled in the art from the detailed description below and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiments of the present invention, are by way of illustration and not limitation. Many changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the same, and the invention includes all such modifications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [017] The preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which equal reference numbers represent equal parts throughout the document. Figure 1 illustrates a schematic simplified plan view of a seeder as an implement that incorporates a system for predictive alternation of delivery of multiple types of seed according to the present invention; Figure 2 illustrates a schematic simplified plan view of a planter as an implement that incorporates a system for predictive alternation of delivery of multiple types of seed according to the present invention; Figure 3 illustrates portions of simplified schematic frontal elevation and cross-sectional views of the seeder in Figure 1; Figure 4A illustrates portions of simplified schematic front elevation views and cross-sectional representation of the planter in Figure 2; Figure 4B illustrates a simplified schematic view of a variant of the planter in Figure 4A; Figure 4C illustrates a simplified schematic view of another variant of the planter in Figure 4A; Figure 4D illustrates a simplified schematic view of another variant of the planter in Figure 4A; Figure 5 illustrates a seed type prescription map for use with implements that incorporate the system (s) according to the present invention; Figure 6 illustrates a schematic diagram of a method using an implement that incorporates the system (s) according to the present invention; and Figure 7 illustrates a schematic diagram of a variant of the method of Figure 6. DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED ACHIEVEMENTS
    [018] Now, with reference to the drawings and, specifically, to the simplified schematic representations of Figures 1 to 2, a system 5 is shown that is used with an agricultural implement 7 and is configured to sow or plant multiple types of seed in different zones of an agricultural field. System 5 can use advance predictions and controls to coordinate seed type delivery switching in a way that minimizes the mixing of different seed types during switching, as explained in more detail elsewhere in this document. Now, referring to Figure 1, in this embodiment, the implement 7 that incorporates the system 5 is a seeder 7a that can include a pneumatic plow, such as an ATX700 pneumatic plow available from Case IH, and a pneumatic vehicle, such as a PRECISION AIR® pneumatic vehicle available from Case IH, both towed behind a traction device, such as a tractor 9. Now, in reference to Figure 2, in this embodiment, the implement 7 that incorporates the system 5 is a planter 7b , such as one of the EARLY RISER® series planters available from Case IH, and is towed behind a tractor 9. Each implement 5 includes a frame 13 that supports multiple line units 15 that are substantially identical. Line units 15 have ground-engaging tools that can include opening and closing mechanisms, such as opening discs and closing discs, respectively, or other tools that engage the ground to open and close a groove. Tools that engage the earth can also include a regulator wheel configured to adjust the depth of the groove by limiting the penetration into the ground of the groove-opening mechanism of tools that engage the earth while creating a groove, and a pressing wheel can be arranged to roll over the closed furrow to firm the soil on the seed to further close the furrow and promote a favorable contact between the seed and the soil.
    [019] Still referring to Figures 1 to 2, an air flow system 19 provides pneumatic power for use by various implement components 7 and is used to transport seeds 21 through implement 5 to line units 15 for release in the field. The air flow system 19 includes a source of positive air pressure and may include a source of vacuum to establish positive and vacuum pressures and corresponding air flows. The positive air pressure source and vacuum sources can be known pumps, fans and blowers and / or other known air flow system components. Referring now to Figures 4A to 4B, the airflow system 19 may include a seed transport airflow system 19a that provides an airflow that enters the seeds 21 to move the seeds 21 from storage in bulk in bulk up to line 15 units and a 19b seed metering air flow system that provides native and / or positive pressure for the operation of seed metering in line 15 units, as explained in more detail elsewhere of this document. Each of the seed transport and seed metering air flow systems 19a, 19b includes a source (s) of positive air pressure and / or source (s) of vacuum, depending on the particular configurations of the (s) pneumatic system (s) in which they are incorporated. Again with reference to Figures 1 to 2, the air flow system 19, like the seed transport air flow system 19a (Figure 4A to 4B), can connect to a seed receiver induction system or to Bulk metering box (s) or otherwise operably connected to a seed delivery system 23 that has primary lines or primary seed ducts 25 that connect to secondary lines or secondary seed ducts 27 in line units 15. Now, with reference to Figure 3, seeder 7a includes a distribution tube 29 that interconnects each primary seed duct 25 to its corresponding secondary seed ducts 27 which are operably connected to seed tubes 28a that release seeds 21 entrenched in an air flow from the seeder 7a to the field.
    [020] Now, in reference to Figure 4A, planter 7b has junctions 30 in which the secondary seed ducts 27 branch out from the primary seed ducts 25 to direct the seeds 21 to be singled out in seed dosers 28b that release individual seeds 21 through the seed tubes 28a to the field. Each seed feeder 28b can be a seed feeder of the purely mechanical type 28b or a pneumatic seed feeder 28b. The seed doser 28b includes an internal seed disk that is rotated by a seed disk drive system to rotate at least one surface of the seed disk through a seed bank inside the seed doser 28b for picking and singling seeds from the internal seed bank and transport the individual seeds through the seed dispenser 28b for individual release out of the seed dispenser 28b through the seed tube 28a. The pneumatic seed metering 28b of the negative pressure types are further operably connected to the seed metering air flow system 19b of the air flow system 19 to provide a vacuum air flow within a vacuum chamber that establishes a negative or vacuum pressure inside the seed doser 28b opposite the seed bank, allowing the seeds to be kept pressed against the seed disk by the vacuum pressure. Pneumatic seed metering 28b of the positive pressure types are operably connected to the seed metering air flow system 19b to provide a positive air flow and a corresponding positive pressure on the seed side of the seed disk within the metering seed 28b, so that the seeds from the seed bank are pushed and kept pressed against the seed disk by positive pressure.
    [021] Again with reference to Figures 1 to 2, seeds 21 are kept in bulk storage in bulk in a bulk storage system 31 with at least one bulk fill hopper 33. Figure 1 shows a fill hopper bulk 33 used with seeder 7a, and Figure 2 shows two central bulk fill hoppers 33 supported by frame 13 of planter 7a. The bulk bulk storage system 31 has multiple compartments 35, shown here as spaces within each of the bulk fill hoppers 33 that are separated by dividing walls or partitions 36. In another embodiment, the compartments 35 themselves are defined by separate and discrete containers, such as multiple bulk filling hoppers 33 (Figures 3 and 4). The different compartments 35 of the hoppers 33 can hold seeds 21 of a common type of plant, but different varieties or types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d for planting in zones of different types or variety, shown as zones VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 on the PM prescription map in Figure 5. The zones of different types or variety VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 of the agricultural field are defined at least in part by characteristics related to at least one of the soil type and type of soil. management. Although seed 21 may be described elsewhere in this document as different types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, it is understood that the description of the different types includes different varieties. In other words, the different types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d of seed 21 include not only different varieties of the same plant species, but also different seed products. Different seed products may include seeds of different species, coated or uncoated seeds, such as insecticide-coated seeds and uncoated insecticide seeds. Different seed products may also include bagged seed for refuge area and bagged seed for non-refuge area, seed resistant to plant parasites and seed not resistant to plant parasites, such as seeds resistant to cyst nematodes and non-resistant seeds cyst nematodes, herbicide-tolerant seed and non-herbicide-tolerant seed, or other different products. The different seed products may additionally include different planting seeds, such as corn and soybeans.
    [022] Still referring to Figures 1 to 2, a primary delivery system 37 releases or delivers seeds 21, such as by calibrated measurement, from bulk storage in bulk storage system 31 into the bulk delivery system. seed 23 for transport to line 15 units. Referring now to Figures 3 to 4b, primary delivery system 37 includes multiple primary delivery sets 39. Each primary delivery set 39 has one (a) cylinder (s) of measurement 41 which can (m) be a calibrated corrugated cylinder arranged at each outlet 43 of the bulk fill hoppers 33 or in each of the separate compartments 35 of a single bulk fill hopper 33 that holds all types of seed 21a , 21b, 21c, 21d in their separate compartments 35. Cylinders 41 are driven to rotate by electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic motors (not shown) as controlled by control system 45. The control system trolley 45 is operably connected to cylinders 41 to control primary delivery system 37 to deliver seed 21 from bulk storage system 31 based on advance predictions to coordinate the planting of seeds 21 of different types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d in the different areas of the agricultural field, as explained in more detail elsewhere in this document, synchronizing various alternation events so as to minimize the mixing of different types of seed during the alternation (s).
    [023] Again with reference to Figures 1 to 2, the control system 45 includes an implement controller 47 that can be a seeder controller or a planter controller and a tractor controller 49. The components of the control system 45 that includes implement and tractor controllers 47, 49 communicate operably with each other, for example, via an ISOBUS connection, to coordinate implement controls 7 to deliver seeds 21 from line units 15 based on type or in the VZI, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 variety areas of the agricultural field, which can correspond to a seed type or to a PM variety prescription map as shown in Figure 5. Implement controller 47 is shown which includes a controller 51 and a power supply 53. The controller 51 of the implement controller 47 can include an industrial computer or, for example, a programmable logic controller (PLC), along with corresponding software corresponding memory and a suitable memory for storing such software and hardware that includes interconnected conductors for transmitting power and signal to control electronic, electromechanical and hydraulic components of the seed delivery system 23 which includes primary delivery system 37 and other components of the implement 7 , such as the airflow system 19. Tractor controller 49 is configured to control tractor 9 operations, such as controlling steering, speed, braking, gear shifting, and other tractor 9 operations. tractor controller 49 is shown to include a controller 55 and a power supply 57. tractor controller 49 is configured to control the functions of tractor 9 by controlling the various steering systems via GPS, transmission, engine, hydraulics and / or other tractor 9 systems. Like controller 51 of implement controller 47, controller 55 of tractor controller 49 may include a co industrial computer or, for example, a programmable logic controller, together with corresponding software and a suitable memory to store such software and hardware that includes interconnected conductors for power and signal transmission to control tractor, electronic, electromechanical and hydraulic components 9. A tractor interface system 59 is operably connected to tractor controller 49 and includes a monitor and various input devices to allow an operator to view the status and control the various operations of tractor 9 from inside the tractor cab. 9. The tractor interface system 59 can be a MultiControl ArmrestTM console available for use with Case IH MaxxumTM or MagnumTM series tractors.
    [024] Again referring to Figure 3, in this embodiment with the seeder 7a as implement 7, the control system 45 controls the rotation of the cylinders 41 inside the measuring boxes 61 of the primary delivery sets 39. Control the rotation of the cylinders 41 includes controlling rotational characteristics such as starting, stopping and rotating speed of cylinders 41 to provide selective and calibrated release of seed types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d in zones VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 (Figure 5). This can be achieved by predicting with the control system 45 when the tractor 9 and / or implement 7 will reach a limit between zones B (Figure 5) and interrupting the delivery of a current type (s) ( seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d which is delivered in a current zone (s) VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 and starting the release of a subsequent type (s) seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d before reaching the limit between zones B between the current zone (s) VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 and a subsequent zone (s) Approaching VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4, as explained in more detail elsewhere in this document. In some embodiments, one or more of the zones VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 is defined to require a predetermined mix of two or more among the seed types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, so that the control system 45 control the rotation of the cylinders 41 to create a purposeful mixture based on the desired predetermined mixing ratio. As an example, the control system 45 delivers a purposeful mix of 25% of the seed type 21a and 75% of the seed type 21b by rotating the respective cylinders 41 with a rotation speed differential and proportionally controlling the rotation speeds of the cylinders 41 to achieve a mixture of 25% seed type 21a and 75% seed type 21b.
    [025] Again referring to Figure 4A, in this realization with planter 7b as implement 7, the control system 45 controls the rotation of the cylinders 41 to control the rotational characteristics, such as starting, stopping and the speed of rotation of the cylinders 41, to provide selective and calibrated release of seed types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d in zones VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4. This can be achieved by predicting with the control system 45 when the tractor 9 and / or implement 7 will reach a limit between zones B (Figure 5) and interrupting the delivery of a current type (s) ) of seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d which is delivered in a current zone (s) VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 and beginning the release of a subsequent type (s) of seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d before reaching the limit between zones B between the current zone (s) VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 and a subsequent zone (s) VZ1 , VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 that is approaching, as explained in more detail elsewhere in this document. As part of the predictive alternation in this realization, the control system 45 can batch feed a required amount of seed 21 needed for a particular zone VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 during the journey along the journey path, which will be exhausted for the release in the agricultural field as coordinated with the agricultural implement reaching the limit between zones B between the current and next zones VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4. As described above in relation to Figure 3, in some embodiments, one or more of the zones VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 is defined to require a predetermined mix of two or more among the seed types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d , so that the control system 45 controls the seed delivery system 23 to simultaneously release the seeds 21 of more than one seed type 21 a, 21 b, 21 c, 21 d, which may include controlling the seed speeds relative rotation of cylinders 41, to create a purposeful blend based on the desired predetermined mixing ratio of more than one seed type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d for the corresponding zone (s) VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4.
    [026] Still referring to Figure 4A, the control system 45 deploys batch feeding by monitoring the seed levels of the seed 21 maintained in an online storage system 63 and making decisions related to the delivery of seed 21 from the seed system. bulk storage 31 to be maintained in the online storage system 63 for the planned depletion of one (a) type (s) of seeds 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d in the online storage system 63 before feeding a batch of different (s) type (s) of seeds 21 a, 21b, 21c, 21d to the online storage system 63. The online storage system 63 includes mini-shafts 65 that can be ventilated mini shafts with chambers 67 that receive 21b seeds from the system bulk storage 31 and perforated lids (not shown) that cover mini-shafts and allow air to escape from chambers 67 while seeds 21 are collected for temporary storage in chambers 67 before feeding seed feeders 28b. The seed level sensors 69 are arranged in the chambers of mini-shaver 67 to provide signals that allow the control system 45 to evaluate the amount of seed 21 among the types of seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d that is in chamber 67 in each one of the line units 15. In this way, the control system 45 can use signals from the seed level sensors 69 to assess the current state of the fill level of a particular seed type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d in in relation to the additional quantity of seed 21 of that particular type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d that is required in the corresponding row unit 15 to complete the planting of the current zone (s) VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 to the along the route before reaching a boundary between zones B that approaches that line unit 15.
    [027] Still referring to Figure 4A, a seed gate system 71 allows for precise filling of seed lots 21 of a particular type 21 a, 21 b, 21 c, 21 d in selected lines of mini-shafts 65 as pre- feeding during a system 5 filling phase for the planned depletion during a seed exit phase. The seed gate system 71 includes a seed gate 73 at each of the junctions 30 that are moved independently by respective actuators 75 which can be electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic actuators to direct the seed 21 in one (one) among the secondary seed conduits 27 of one (one) among the line units 15 to fill the chamber 67 of the respective minitremonha 65 of the online storage system 63. The seed doors 73 are shown as movable between two positions. The first position is represented by the seed port 73 shown in solid line on the leftmost line unit 15. In that first position, the seed port 73 is fully open to its respective line unit 15 and closed in relation to the downstream units. 15. Likewise, at junction 30 where seed port 73 is in first position, seeds 21 are blocked further downstream through primary seed conduit 25 and directed to flow through the opening of secondary seed conduit 27 corresponding and into minitremonha 65 in the respective line unit 15. The second position is represented by the seed port 73 shown in solid line in the rightmost line unit 15. In this second position, the seed port 73 is fully closed, preventing the seeds 21 from flowing through the opening of the corresponding secondary seed conduit 27 at junction 30 thereof, directing all seeds 21 to flow further further downstream through the primary seed conduit 25 towards the next downstream line unit 15.
    [028] Still referring to Figure 4A, this allows the control system 45 to control the seed gate system 71 to fill mini-shafts 65 in line units 15, one at a time in a sequence by selectively commanding the movements of the gateways. seed 73 between the first and the second open and closed positions. Mini-shakers 65 can be initially filled by releasing seeds 21 from the bulk fill hopper 33, while seed port 73 is in the first open position on the first line unit 15. When signals from seed level sensors 69 in minitremonha 65 of the first row unit 15 confirm that minitremonha 65 is full or a desired quantity of seeds 21 not fully filled has been received in minitremonha 65, then control system 45 commands the closing of seed port 73 on the first unit in line at the opening of the seed door 73 in the second unit. At that point, the seeds 21 bypass the first in-line unit flowing through the closed seed door 73 of the first line unit and are directed into mini-shaver 65 in the second line unit. This continues until signals from seed level sensors 69 on mini-shaver 65 of the second line unit 15 confirm that mini-shaver 65 is full or a desired amount of seed 21 not fully filled has been received on mini-shaver 65 of the second line unit 15. The sequence is repeated on all line units 15. While using planter 7b, control system 45 interrogates mini-shafts 65 to assess fill levels based on signals from seed level sensors 69 to determine which line units 15 require additional seed 21 and controls the seed delivery system 23 and the seed gate system 71 to maintain or provide appropriate seed levels in each of the mini-shafts, based at least in part on the map prescription prescription (Figure 5).
    [029] Referring now to Figure 4B, in this embodiment, there is no seed port system 71, but, on the contrary, separate delivery hoses, shown as the primary seed ducts 25, which extend from each of primary delivery sets 39 for delivering seeds 21 to each line unit 15. In this way, each measuring cylinder 41 feeds the seed type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from its respective compartment 35, to a conduit primary seed 25, connected to each mini-shaver 65, in each line unit 15. Thus, each mini-shaver 65 has an inlet segment that receives multiple delivery hoses or primary seed ducts 25, with the number of delivery hoses corresponds to the number of seed types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d in bulk storage compartment (s) 35. In another embodiment, like a variation of that shown in Figure 4b, there is, likewise, no seed port 71, but, on the contrary, is a separate delivery hose or conduit that extends from each of the primary delivery assemblies 39 for delivery to a section of multiple line units 15. In this way, each measuring cylinder 41 feeds the seed type 21a, 21b , 21c, 21d, from their respective compartment 35, to a separate delivery hose or duct that branches to simultaneously feed a section of multiple mini-shafts 65, multiple units of row 15, within the same section of planter 7b.
    [030] Referring now to Figure 4C, this realization is substantially the same as that shown in Figure 4B, which differs in the following ways. Primary delivery set 39 does not use cylinders 41 to release seed types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d from their respective compartment (s) 35, towards primary seed ducts 25. Rather, an induction system 42 controls the release of the seed types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d from their respective compartment (s) 35, towards the primary seed ducts 25. The inductor system 42 has a closing system 42a with a screen 42b having openings 42c that align with the openings 42d of a sliding seed door 42e when an actuator 42f moves the seed door 42e to an open position, as represented in its solid line position in Figure 4c and as controlled by the control system 45. When the seed door 42e is in the open position, the seeds 21 flow from the compartment (s) 35, through the openings of the closing system 42a and into an induction box 42g that receives air from the system seed transport air flow rate 19a and delivers an air flow with entrenched seeds 21, through inductor outlets 42h and in primary seed ducts 25. When actuator 42f moves seed door 42e to a closed position, as shown in its dashed line position in Figure 4c , the solid portions of the sliding seed door 42e block the openings 42c of the screen 42b to close the closing system 42a and to prevent the flow of seeds 21 from the induction box 42g of compartment (s) 35 and then stop delivery of seeds, towards line 15 units.
    [031] Referring now to Figure 4D, this realization is substantially similar to an implantation of the bulk storage system 31 in Figure 4A and the inline storage system 63 and seed feeders 28b in Figure 4C, which differ in the following ways. The inductor system 42 is shown simplified, with cylinders 41 carrying out the main controlled release of seeds 21, from compartments 35. Each mini-shaver 65 is fed by only a single primary seed conduit 25, from inductor system 42 and then from the bulk storage system 31.
    [032] Referring now to Figures 1, 2, and 5, during use, an operator first displays the seed type or the PM variety prescription map (Figure 5) on the system screen or computer monitor tractor interface 59, which would typically be inside the tractor cab. The PM prescription map shows which type or zones of variety VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 are located, where, in the agricultural field and which types of seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d can be planted in the zones of variety VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4. As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, seed type 21a is shown to be acceptable for use in the VZ1 variety zone, which corresponds to a recommended type A. Seed type 21b is shown to be acceptable for use in the VZ2 variety zone. , which corresponds to a recommended type B. Seed type 21c is shown to be acceptable for use in the VZ3 variety zone, which corresponds to a recommended type C. Seed type 21d is shown to be acceptable for use in the VZ4 variety zone. , which corresponds to a recommended type D. The operator enters which types of seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d are stored in compartments 35 of the bulk storage system 31, through the tractor interface system 59. The PM prescription map it can also contain the seed population that should be planted, for each type or variety 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d. The seed population could also be varied, within the field, based on the type of soil, organic matter, etc. The seed size can also be entered in the tractor interface system 59. This information could also be made available in the database, which is built from the desktop software, when the PM prescription map was created. The control system 45 anticipates, to predict and control the coordination of alternating delivery of the seed types, to minimize the mixture of different seed types 21a, 21b, 2k, 21d, during the alternation, while synchronizing the actual alternation of the type of seed delivered from line units 15, with implement 7 crossing a boundary between zones B.
    [033] Referring now to Figure 6, in further reference to Figures 1, 2, and 5, method 101 is shown schematically for control system 45, which is anticipated to synchronize the alternation of seed types 21a , 21b, 21c, 21d delivered, with implement 7 crossing a boundary between zones B. As shown in block 103, implement 7 moves along a path path. Control system 45 determines which zones VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 will be found by implement 7, while moving along a path path, as represented in block 105. This may include determining a zone currently found VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 and a zone subsequent to or close to zone VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 that will be crossed, if implement 7 follows the same course, along the route path. As shown in block 107, the seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d is (are) selected by the control system 45 for delivery by the primary delivery system 37. The control system 45 controls primary delivery sets 39 to measure the corresponding seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from bulk storage system 31. Control system 45 monitors the position of the implement 7, in relation to a limit approximation between zones B. As represented in block 109, the control system 45 coordinates an alternation to change which seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d will be ( delivered (s), starting from implement 7. As shown in block 111, before reaching the limit between zones B, the control system 45 controls the interruption of the additional release of the released seed type (s) (s) currently 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from the bulk storage system 31. This may include disabling the pre-delivery system 37, as shown in block 113, as well as interrupting the rotation of measuring cylinders 41 to deactivate the corresponding primary delivery sets 39. As shown in block 115, also, before reaching the limit between zones B, the system of control 45 commands the start of release of a seed type (s) close to being released 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from the bulk storage system 31. This may include activating the primary delivery system 37, as shown in block 117, as the rotation of the measuring cylinders 41 begins to activate the corresponding primary delivery sets 39. In one embodiment, alternations are achieved substantially exclusively by controlling the calibrated release of seed measurement type 21, from bulk storage, with the primary delivery system. This may include only controlling the delivery of outlets from bulk storage compartments 35 in delivery assemblies 39, without requiring auxiliary flow interrupting ports or valves within the volume or primary delivery system 37. During switchover, the delivery system control 45 determines the time to stop the release of seeds of the first type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d and the time to start releasing the seeds of the second or next type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, based on, for example , values that correspond to the estimated distance for the limit between zones B, the estimated time to reach the limit between zones B, and / or the estimated number of seeds 21, necessary to reach the limit between zones B. These values can be calculated by control system 45 or stored in look-up tables within control system 45 in order to provide substantially the total seed output of the first seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, a from the union line 15, before releasing the second or next seed type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from line unit 15. This provides an alternation event defined by sequential applications substantially distinct from the seed type (s) different 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, which minimizes the mixed delivery of seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, at the boundary between zones B.
    [034] Referring now to Figure 6, in further reference to Figures 1, 2, and 5, method 101 is shown schematically for control system 45 which is anticipated to synchronize the alternation of seed types 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d delivered with implement 7 that crosses a boundary between zones B. As shown in block 103, implement 7 moves along a path. Control system 45 determines which zones VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 will be found by implement 7, while moving along a path path, as represented in block 105. This may include determining a zone currently found VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 and a zone subsequent to or close to the same VZ1, VZ2, VZ3, VZ4 that will be crossed, if implement 7 follows the same course along the route. In one embodiment, the route path is defined in a route planning strategy selected by the operator. This can be selected or entered by the operator via the tractor interface system 59. The route planning strategy can provide a temporary stop of the operator's desired travel path via a field map, such as the PM prescription map ( Figure 5). For example, the operator can use the insertion of the tractor interface system 59 that initiates the position of the implement 7 and / or tractor 9, and define the segments of the course path, which includes the direction (s) of course and locations of return and direction (s), which collectively provide the general path planning strategy for planting in the entire field. Consequently, the operator can select a predefined route planning strategy or enter a customized route planning strategy. Exemplary route planning strategies include a fully round-trip route strategy. This may include starting implement 7 in a selected corner of the field and traversing and sowing or planting along the segments of the round trip path, along the entire length or width of the field, making 180 ° turns in the uncultivated areas from the field, until the entire field has been sown or planted. Other exemplary route planning strategies include initially sowing or planting uncultivated areas, followed by a round-trip strategy. This may include starting implement 7 in a selected corner of the field and traveling around the entire perimeter of the field, sowing or planting uncultivated areas in a single perimeter loop around the field, or more than one perimeter loop in spiral, concentrically inward, around the field. After the uncultivated areas are sown or planted, implement 7 can start in the unsown or unplanted corner, closer to the beginning of the corner, and sow or plant along the segments of the round trip path, along the width or the length of the field, making 180 ° turns in the uncultivated areas of the field, until the entire field has been sown or planted. Other path planning strategies may include diagonal segments of the path, which sow or plant towards a central portion of the field, before other portions, or others. Regardless of the particular path planning strategy, the control system 45 uses the path planning strategy to make early predictions and control the alternation of coordinated delivery of seed type events to reduce the mix of different seed types. during the alternation (s). If desired, the operator can change the route planning strategy during a sowing or planting section by inserting such changes through the tractor interface system 59 to redefine or revise the route planning strategy. As shown in block 107, the seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d is (are) selected by the control system 45 for delivery by the primary delivery system 37. The control system 45 controls primary delivery sets 39 to measure the corresponding seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from bulk storage system 31. Control system 45 monitors the position of the implement 7, in relation to a boundary approximation between zones B. As represented in block 109, control system 45 coordinates an alternation to change which type (s) of seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d will be ) delivered (s), from implement 7. As shown in block 111, before reaching the limit between zones B, the control system 45 controls the interruption of the additional release of the released seed type (s) ( s) current 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from bulk storage system 31. This may include disabling the primary delivery system io 37, as shown in block 113, as well as interrupting the rotation of the measuring cylinders 41 to deactivate the corresponding primary delivery sets 39. As shown in block 115, also, before reaching the limit between zones B, the control system control 45 commands the start of the release of one type (s) of seed close to being released 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from the bulk storage system 31. This may include activating the primary delivery system 37 , as shown in block 117, as the rotation of the measuring cylinders 41 begins to activate the corresponding primary delivery sets 39. In one embodiment, alternations are achieved substantially exclusively by controlling the calibrated release of the measurement type of seeds 21, from bulk storage, with the primary delivery system. This may include only controlling the delivery of outlets from bulk storage containers 33, in delivery sets 39, without requiring auxiliary flow interrupting ports or valves within the volume or primary delivery system 37. During switchover, the system control 45 determines the time to stop the release of seeds of the first type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d and the time to start the release of seeds of the second type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, based on, for example, For example, in values that correspond to the estimated distance to the limit between zones B, in the estimated time until reaching the limit between zones B and / or the estimated number of seeds 21 needed to reach the limit between zones B. These values can be calculated control system 45 or stored in query tables, within control system 45, in order to provide substantially total seed output of the first seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, a part go from line unit 15, before releasing the second type of seed or close to it 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from line unit 15. This provides an alternation event defined by substantially type (s) sequential applications ) of different seed (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, which minimizes the mixed delivery of seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, at the boundary between zones B.
    [035] Referring now to Figure 7, in additional reference to Figures 2, 4a, 4b, and 5, a method 201 is shown schematically for control system 45 which is anticipated to synchronize seed type switching 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d delivered with a planter 7b. As represented in blocks 203 and 205, control system 45 anticipates to determine which types of seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d to plant, in what order, based on when planter 7b and each of the individual row units 15 or sections will cross the boundaries between zones B. The control system 45 refers to the route planning strategy defined or selected by the operator, as described above, in relation to Figure 6, also applicable here, to make advance predictions and issue commands controls corresponding to implement 7. As represented in block 207, based on a PM prescription map and a path planning strategy, control system 45 determines whether a single seed batch 21, such as feeding the seed enough 21, fully fills minitremonha 65. As depicted in block 209, if a single batch of seed 21 is determined not to provide enough seed for planter 7b, to reach the limit between zones B, then the control system 45 controls the seed feed 21 continuously or by batch delivery different from the bulk storage system 31, as represented by blocks 211 and 213. As represented in block 215, the system control 45 reevaluates whether a single seed lot 21 can provide enough seed 21 for planter 7b to reach the boundary between zones B. As represented in block 217, if control system 45 determines that a single lot can provide enough seed 21 for planter 7b, to reach the limit between zones B, then the control system 45 calculates an exact amount of the particular seed type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d required to reach the limit between zones B. As represented in blocks 219 and 221 , this can be based, for example, on the values that correspond to the remaining distance, until reaching the limit between zones B, time, until reaching the limit between zones B and / or the number of seeds 21 necessary to reach the limit between zones B. These values can be calculated by the control system 45 or stored in consultation tables, within the control system 45. As represented in block 223, the seeds 21 of the lot size of calculations, which correspond to the exact amount required to reach the limit between zones B, are fed, from the bulk storage system 31, to the online storage system 63. This can be done by activating the respective primary delivery set 39 to rotate the cylinder 41 for a length of time or number of revolutions that measures the exact calibrated quantity that has been calculated, as shown in block 225. This can also be done by activating the respective primary delivery set 39 to rotate the cylinder 41, until the seed of sensor 69 provides a signal indicative of the calculated quantity that is received in mini-shafts 65, as represented in block 227. As it represents In blocks 229, 231, the control system 45 monitors how long the seed 21 remains in the online storage system 63 and recalculates whether there is enough seed 21 in the online storage system 63 to reach the boundary between zones B, which can include evaluating the signals from the seed level sensor 69 in mini-shavers 65. If there is not enough seed 21 to reach the limit between zones B, then a new calculation is made for the lot size, according to block 217. If there is enough seed 21 in line storage system 63 to reach the boundary between zones B, then control system 45 evaluates whether a seed switch for a different seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c , 21d is (are) required at the boundary between zones B, as represented in block 233. If an alternation for a different seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d is required in boundary between zones B, the control system 45 is anticipated to make predictions limit, as represented in block 203, and the process is repeated. If there is enough seed 21 in the online storage system 63 to reach the limit between zones B and a switch to a different seed type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d is not required, then the control system 45 assesses whether the planting session is completed, as represented in block 253, at the point where no seed 21 will be delivered from bulk storage system 31 anymore, and line 15 unit (s) will sow ( ), and a planting session can be completed.
    [036] So, in one embodiment, when planter 7b starts in the field first, the bulk tank compartment 35 that contains the seed type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d that must be planted feeds the correct amount of seed 21 first for each seed doser 28b of line unit 15. This can be done by activating primary delivery system 37 to deliver a calibrated quantity of seed type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d to mini-shaver 65 on each line unit 15. The amount of seed 21 needed for each individual row unit 15 can be calculated based on the PM prescription map (Figure 5) and the known population. Seed level sensors 69, in the seed reservoir or in chamber 67 of mini-65, are used to determine the amount of seed 21 in each reservoir or seed chamber 67. Once the appropriate amount of seed 21 is fed into the chamber dispenser reservoir 67 of minitremonha 65, a door located in the bulk tank compartment 35 is closed or cylinder 41 is deactivated and interrupted by that particular line unit 15. If there is not enough seed 21 in the reservoir or chamber 67 of mini-shaver 65 to plant this type of seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, before it has to alternate, the door remains open or cylinder 41 remains activated and rotating, until planter 7b reaches a point where the system control 45 determine that the reservoir or chamber 67 of mini-65 has sufficient seed 21 to reach the limit between zones B of the next seed type 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, for that particular line air. When the planter line unit 15 reaches limit B for the next type of seed 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, almost all of the seeds 21 in the reservoir or in chamber 67 of mini-shaver 65, for example, just enough seed 21 to plant about another 1.52 meters (5 feet) or less, such as less than about 0.91 meters (3 feet). In the meantime, the door to the next seed variety 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d is opened or cylinder 41 for the next seed variety 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d is activated to rotate and the process is repeated.
    [037] The control system 45 can be configured to individually control each of the line units 15, which includes anticipating and preventively controlling the seed feed 21 to each individual line unit 15, independently of the other line units 15 , therefore, to anticipate and control the alternation of the delivery of seeds 21 of one (one) first type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d to seeds of other type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, on a per-line basis. In another embodiment, the control system 45 is configured to anticipate and preventively control the feeding of seeds 21 to groups of row units 15, likewise, within the same section of planter 7b, for example, by giving commands simultaneous common to fill all of the mini-shafts 65 within the same external wing section (s) and / or central or internal sections. This allows the control system 45 to control the alternation of seed delivery 21 of one first type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, to seeds of other type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, from planter 7b, on a per-section basis. In yet another realization, the control system 45 is configured to anticipate and preventively control the feeding of seeds 21 to all of the row 15 units of planter 7b in the same way. This allows you to control the alternation of the delivery of seeds 21 of one (s) first type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, to seeds of other type (s) 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d in a total planter base.
    [038] Many changes and modifications could be made to the invention, without departing from its spirit. The scope of these changes will become evident from the attached claims.
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    [0001]
    1. METHOD OF DELIVERY OF MULTIPLE TYPES OF SEED IN AN AGRICULTURAL FIELD WITH AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT, the agricultural implement (7) including a line unit (15) comprising an associated seed dispenser (28b) for individualization and individual seed release ( 21) in the agricultural field, and the method comprises: moving an implement (7) along a path through a first zone (VZ1) of an agricultural field, where the first zone (VZ1) corresponds to a first characteristic of the agricultural field that refers to at least one among the type of soil and the type of management; activate a first primary delivery set (39) to deliver seeds of a first type (21a) from a first compartment (35) of a bulk storage system (31), through a flow passage for release into the agricultural field by seed doser (28b); identify an approach boundary (B) to be crossed by the agricultural implement (7) that moves along the path, the boundary (B) defined between the first zone (VZ1) and a second zone (VZ2) of the agricultural field , in which the second zone (VZ2) corresponds to a second characteristic of the agricultural field that refers to at least one among the type of soil and the type of management; deactivate the first primary delivery set (39) before the implement (7) crosses the boundary (B) between the first and the second zone (VZ1, VZ2), to stop the delivery of the first type seeds (21a) of the first compartment (35), through the flow passage, before the implement (7) crosses the limit (B) between the first and the second zone (VZ1, VZ2); and activating a second primary delivery set (39) to deliver seeds of a second type (21b) from a second compartment (35) of a bulk storage system (31), through the flow passage, for initial release in the field by the seed dispenser (28b), in a moment that corresponds to the implement (7) that crosses the limit (B) between the first and the second zone (VZ1, VZ2) characterized by the fact that the first and second sets of primary delivery (39) include cylinders (41), and the method additionally includes rotating the cylinders (41) during activation of the first and second primary delivery sets (39) to deliver seeds of the first and second types (21a , 21b) of the bulk storage system (31).
    [0002]
    2. METHOD, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises stopping the rotation of the cylinders (41) when the first and the second primary delivery sets (39) are in deactivation to prevent the delivery of the seeds of the respective first and second types (21a, 21b) outside the compartment corresponding to the first and second compartments (35) of the bulk storage system (31).
    [0003]
    3. METHOD, according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that the cylinders of the first and second primary delivery sets (39) are arranged in exits of the first and second compartments (35) of the bulk storage system ( 31), and in which the method further comprises turning and stopping the rotation of the cylinders (41) to selectively deliver the seeds of the first and second types (21a, 21b) outside the exits of the first and second compartments (35) of the system bulk storage (31).
    [0004]
    4. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH A SYSTEM TO DELIVER MULTIPLE TYPES OF SEED IN AN AGRICULTURAL FIELD, the agricultural implement (7) including a line unit (15) comprising an associated seed doser (28b) for singularization and individual seed release ( 21) in the agricultural field, where the implement comprises: a volume storage system (31) that includes a first compartment (35) that stores seeds of a first type (21a) and a second compartment (35) that stores seeds of a second type (21b); a primary delivery system (37) that includes a first primary delivery set (39), arranged in relation to the first compartment (35) to selectively deliver the seeds of the first type (21a), through a flow passage for release in the agricultural field by a seed doser (28b), and a second primary delivery set (39), arranged in relation to the second compartment (35) to selectively deliver the second type seeds (21b), through the flow passage for release in the agricultural field by the seed dispenser (28b); a control system (45) operatively connected to the primary delivery system (37), in which the control system is configured to: activate the first set of primary delivery (39), while the agricultural implement (7) travels along a route path through a first zone (VZ1) of an agricultural field, where the first zone (VZ1) corresponds to a first characteristic of the agricultural field that refers to at least one among the type of soil and the type of management ; identify an approach boundary (B) to be crossed by the agricultural implement (7) that moves along the path, the boundary (B) defined between the first zone (VZ1) and a second zone (VZ2) of the agricultural field , and the second zone (VZ2) corresponds to a second characteristic of the agricultural field that refers to at least one among the type of soil and the type of management; disable the first primary delivery set (39) before the implement (7) crosses the boundary (B) between the first and second zone (VZ1, VZ2) to stop delivery of the first type seeds from the first compartment (35 ) through the seed doser (28b) before the agricultural implement (7) cross the limit (B) between the first and the second zone (VZ1, VZ2); and activating the second primary delivery set (39) to deliver second type seeds (21b) from the second compartment (35) to the seed dispenser (28b) for the initial release of second type seeds (21b) in the agricultural field, at a time that corresponds to the agricultural implement (7) cross the limit (B) between the first and the second zone (VZ1, VZ2); characterized by the fact that each of the first and second primary delivery sets (39) additionally comprises a cylinder (41) that rotates while the respective first and second primary delivery sets (39) are activated to deliver the seeds of the respective first and second types (21a, 21b) outside the corresponding compartment of the first and second compartments (35) of the bulk storage system (31).
    [0005]
    5. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT, according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the cylinder (41) of each of the first and second primary delivery sets (39) does not rotate, while the respective first and second delivery sets primers (39) are deactivated to prevent delivery of the seeds of the respective first and second types (21a, 21b) outside the corresponding compartment of the first and second compartments (35) of the bulk storage system (31).
    [0006]
    6. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT, according to claim 5, characterized by the fact that the cylinders (41) of the first and second primary delivery sets (39) are arranged in exits of the first and second compartments (35) of the delivery system. bulk storage (31).
    [0007]
    7. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT, according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the agricultural implement (7) is a seeder and the first and second primary delivery sets (39) include measuring boxes that have measuring cylinders (41 ) calibrated ribs.
    [0008]
    8. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT, according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the agricultural implement (7) is a planter that includes an in-line storage system (63) that receives seeds (21) from the primary delivery system (37 ) and multiple line units (15) that support corresponding seed dosers (28b) that receive seeds from the online storage system (63) to single out and deliver the seeds (21) to the agricultural field.
    [0009]
    9. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT, according to claim 8, characterized by the fact that the in-line storage system (63) includes mini-shafts (65) in the multiple line units (15) that have chambers (67) that receive seeds (21 ) of the primary delivery system (37) and which supply seeds to the seed feeders (28b), where the control system (45) includes seed level sensors (69) arranged, in relation to the mini-shafts (65), for detect quantities of seeds in the chambers (67) of the mini-shafts.
    [0010]
    10. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT, according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that each of the first and second primary delivery sets (39) additionally comprises a cylinder (41) that rotates while the respective first and second delivery sets primary (39) are activated to deliver the seeds of the respective first and second types (21a, 21b) outside the corresponding first and second compartments (35) of the bulk storage system (31), and the primary delivery system (37) includes an inductor system (42) that directs seeds (21) delivered by the cylinder (41) of the respective first and second primary delivery sets (37), in at least one primary seed conduit (25) that guides the seeds (21) out of the bulk storage system (31).
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