Andrew Eugene Peterson

US Patent:

20210315144, Oct 14, 2021

Filed:

Mar 18, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/205896

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Shawn J. Becker - Ankeny IA, US
Greg T. Buse - Ankeny IA, US
Mark D. Beeck - Ankeny IA, US
Luc Janelle - Ankeny IA, US
Andrew J. Peterson - Ankeny IA, US
John W. Gisler - Ankeny IA, US
Brian McEvoy - Eden Prairie MN, US
Narayanan Esakkimuthu - Pune, IN

International Classification:

A01B 29/04
A01B 27/00

Abstract:

An implement has an implement frame and a wheel for supporting the implement frame on a ground surface for movement in a direction of travel. The implement also includes a first basket coupled to the implement frame by a first arm and configured to work a portion of the ground surface, and a second basket coupled to the implement frame by a second arm and positioned rearward of the first basket relative to the direction of travel. The second basket is configured to work the portion of the ground surface after the first basket. A hydraulic cylinder is operatively coupled to the first arm and/or the second arm and configured to lift and lower the respective basket with respect to the ground surface to and from a raised position for travel. The hydraulic cylinder is further configured to regulate a pressure of the respective basket against the portion of the ground surface.

US Patent:

20200253105, Aug 13, 2020

Filed:

Apr 30, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/862841

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Mark D. Beeck - Ankeny IA, US
Andrew J. Peterson - Ankeny IA, US
Jarrod R. Ruckle - Bondurant IA, US

International Classification:

A01B 63/22
A01B 59/042

Abstract:

A tillage implement includes an implement frame having a first lengthwise frame member, a second lengthwise frame member, and a lateral frame member connected to and extending between the first and second lengthwise frame members. A hitch assembly is rotatably connected to the implement frame. A wheel assembly is connected to the implement frame and moveable between a raised position and a lowered position. A rockshaft is rotatably connected to the implement frame and connected to the wheel assembly. A leveling assembly is connected to the implement frame, the rockshaft, and the hitch assembly. The leveling assembly is configured to adjust the position of the hitch assembly based on movement of the rockshaft. The leveling assembly includes an actuator connected to and aligned with a leveling link.

US Patent:

20200214189, Jul 9, 2020

Filed:

Mar 23, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/826607

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Jarrod R. Ruckle - Bondurant IA, US
David L. Steinlage - Centralia KS, US
Mark D. Beeck - Ankeny IA, US
Andrew J. Peterson - Ankeny IA, US
Greg T. Buse - Johnston IA, US

International Classification:

A01B 63/24
A01B 71/02
A01B 21/08
A01B 5/04

Abstract:

A tillage machine includes a main frame, a gang rotatably coupled to the main frame, and an arcuately-shaped adjustment rail coupled to the main frame. At least a portion of the adjustment rail is spaced from the main frame. The adjustment rail includes a plurality of apertures each configured to receive a locking structure, and the adjustment rail defines an open space adjacent the main frame.

US Patent:

20200053943, Feb 20, 2020

Filed:

Aug 15, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/998824

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Mark D. Beeck - Ankeny IA, US
Andrew J. Peterson - Ankeny IA, US
Jarrod R. Ruckle - Bondurant IA, US

International Classification:

A01B 63/22
A01B 59/042

Abstract:

A tillage implement includes an implement frame having a first lengthwise frame member, a second lengthwise frame member, and a lateral frame member connected to and extending between the first and second lengthwise frame members. A hitch assembly is rotatably connected to the implement frame. A wheel assembly is connected to the implement frame and moveable between a raised position and a lowered position. A rockshaft is rotatably connected to the implement frame and connected to the wheel assembly. A leveling assembly is connected to the implement frame, the rockshaft, and the hitch assembly. The leveling assembly is configured to adjust the position of the hitch assembly based on movement of the rockshaft. The leveling assembly includes an actuator connected to and aligned with a leveling link.

US Patent:

20200053945, Feb 20, 2020

Filed:

Aug 15, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/999161

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Andrew J. Peterson - Ankeny IA, US
Mark D. Beeck - Ankeny IA, US
Jarrod R. Ruckle - Bondurant IA, US

International Classification:

A01B 63/24
A01B 63/00
A01B 63/32
A01B 21/08

Abstract:

A tillage implement is configured to be towed behind an agricultural vehicle. An implement frame has a first lengthwise frame member, a second lengthwise frame member, and a lateral frame member connected to and extending between the first and second lengthwise frame members. A tool assembly is pivotally connected to the implement frame and includes a ground engaging member. An actuator has a first portion connected to the implement frame and a second portion connected to the tool assembly. Movement of the actuator adjusts the position of the tool assembly relative to the implement frame. The lateral frame member includes an actuator opening and at least a portion of the actuator extends into the actuator opening and the lateral frame member.

US Patent:

20200053946, Feb 20, 2020

Filed:

Jul 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/509559

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Andrew J. Peterson - Ankeny IA, US
Shawn J. Becker - Centralia KS, US
Mark D. Beeck - Ankeny IA, US
Brian J. McEvoy - Ankeny IA, US

International Classification:

A01B 63/32
A01B 5/04
A01B 63/30
A01B 76/00

Abstract:

An agricultural implement includes a transversely extending frame forming at least a first frame section, a second frame section, and a third frame section, where the first frame section is disposed between the second and third frame sections. A pair of elongated gang assemblies are on the first frame section, an elongated gang assembly is on the second frame section, and an elongated gang assembly is on the third frame section. Each of the gang assemblies is horizontally adjustable relative to the frame. An actuator for each gang assembly operably controls the angular adjustment of the gang assemblies, and a fluid source supplies fluid to the actuators. The actuator on the second frame section is a master actuator for one of the actuators on the first frame section, and the actuator on the third frame section is a master actuator for the other actuator on the first frame section.

US Patent:

20200053947, Feb 20, 2020

Filed:

Jul 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/509577

Inventors:

- Moline IL, US
Andrew J. Peterson - Ankeny IA, US
Shawn J. Becker - Centralia KS, US
Mark D. Beeck - Ankeny IA, US
Brian J. McEvoy - Ankeny IA, US

International Classification:

A01B 63/32
A01B 63/00
A01B 76/00
E02F 9/22

Abstract:

An agricultural implement includes a transversely extending frame forming at least a first frame section, a second frame section, and a third frame section, where the first frame section is disposed between the second and third frame sections. A pair of elongated gang assemblies are on the first frame section, an elongated gang assembly is on the second frame section, and an elongated gang assembly is on the third frame section. Each of the gang assemblies is horizontally adjustable relative to the frame. An actuator for each gang assembly operably controls the angular adjustment of the gang assemblies, and a fluid source supplies fluid to the actuators. The actuator on the second frame section is a master actuator for one of the actuators on the first frame section, and the actuator on the third frame section is a master actuator for the other actuator on the first frame section.

US Patent:

20200053951, Feb 20, 2020

Filed:

May 8, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/406402

Inventors:

- MOLINE IL, US
Andrew J. Peterson - Ankeny IA, US
Mark D. Beeck - Ankeny IA, US
Jarrod R. Ruckle - Bondurant IA, US

International Classification:

A01B 73/04
F16C 11/04

Abstract:

A hinge assembly for an agricultural implement having inner and outer wing frame sections has an inner pivot bracket pivotally coupled to the inner wing frame section at a fold pivot location, and an outer pivot bracket pivotally coupled to the outer wing frame section at a flex pivot location and coupled to the inner pivot bracket. An inner pivot link pivotally couples to the inner pivot bracket and the outer pivot bracket, and an outer pivot link pivotally couples to the outer pivot bracket and the outer wing frame section. The inner and outer pivot brackets pivot relative to each other at the fold pivot location between a working state and a folded state, and the flex pivot location moves relative to the fold pivot location during the relative pivoting. When in the working state, the fold pivot location is higher than a top side of the inner wing frame section and the flex pivot location is lower than a bottom side of the inner wing frame section.