WO2015172216A1 - Automated system for controlling outflow for agricultural input distribution equipment and controller device coupled to the equipment - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an automation and flow control system for agricultural input dispensing equipment such as seeds and fertilizers.
- Said system provides a controller device that controls the opening and closing of the rear gate, the speed of the rotating belt and the rotation speed of the distribution discs of these types of distributing equipment.
- This machine configuration has a number of technical and functional drawbacks as it is necessary to stop the machine every time the flow of the distributed inputs needs to be changed; This procedure reflects the work performance, the machine efficiency, leading to lost productivity, very poor precision related to the dispensing spread over the dispensing area, etc.
- the applicant of this report has filed another previous patent application, filed under number PI1015607-0, where he describes as a solution an automated gate opening and closing system for input distribution equipment. It is also connected to the conveyor belt and distribution discs, where through a specific software controller it receives information regarding the prescription of the mapped area and the positioning of the equipment, and activates the opening and closing of the gate, as well as adjusts the speed of rotation of the gate. belt and distribution discs based on the predetermined input flow in the system itself.
- the system object of the present patent application, consists in the adjustment and refinements of that system already developed, object of the aforementioned patent of the same applicant. These improvements are the result of the commercial success of this already developed system, which identified some complementary technical details that resulted in a new system for flow control. This system guarantees a higher performance, in the sense of control, productivity and precision of the equipment in relation to the distribution of the inputs.
- the system which is the subject of this report is comprised of a software-specific control device connected to the mechanisms for driving the sluice gate, distribution discs and the conveyor belt of seed, fertilizer or similar products;
- This system also communicates with equipment positioning device and mapped area prescription, and aims to automate all operation related to the control of seed flow through the automation of the opening and closing of the gate of the distributing equipment, as well as the control of the speed of the conveyor and the distribution discs of the equipment.
- This system is implemented in the machine and provides electronic control device and drive mechanisms coupled to the gate opening and closing mechanism, to the belt rotation mechanism and can be connected to the distribution discs drive mechanism of the distributing equipment. seed and fertilizer; Said system also communicates with the equipment positioning system and prescription of the area to be distributed the inputs.
- the system is characterized by the fact that it receives the information regarding the prescription of the mapped area with the positioning and the displacement speed of the equipment, the speed and the necessary seed flow in the exact positioning area of the equipment and from these variables. instantly calculate belt rotation speed, gate opening, and the relationship between belt rotation speed; and this calculation obeys an optimal function where the gate opening should be as small as possible for the highest possible belt rotation speed, for that input flow related to the equipment speed.
- An electronic device is coupled to the equipment to process information and control these drives.
- This system is also advantageous for its use at fixed rate distribution regardless of application map, as it is possible to increase distribution productivity due to the possibility of speeding up the applicator equipment, in this case. rotating conveyor, regardless of the terrain to be explored.
- Another advantage of the system refers to the amplitude variation in the input flow rate in a single application for a prescription map, since the system calculation is performed on time, where the flow rate, ie the dose to be distributed, it can be changed automatically punctually along the prescribed map, not requiring a transfer of the equipment in the same place to replace missing inputs.
- Figure 1 shows illustratively a physical device (1) that will be coupled to equipment that contains specific electronic configuration for information processing and control of drives and that will serve as the user interface.
- Figure 2 illustrates in a flowchart the variables received by the system and the drives and controls performed by the system by means of controller device (1).
- the system comprises a specifically configured electronic controller device (1) containing means (11) for communicating with the user, such as a touchscreen display, and output connections (12). ) to connect to the equipment drive devices, being output (121) for gate control and actuation, output (122) for actuation and belt control, and output (123) for actuation and control of equipment distribution discs; Said controller device (1) further provides a GPS-like geolocation module (13), or means for communicating with said equipment, and a power supply (4) for supplying power to the system.
- a GPS-like geolocation module 13
- a power supply (4) for supplying power to the system.
- controller that provides specific embedded software and controls all actions of the control device (l), thus forming the said system; said controller (IO) through the software receives the information regarding the prescription of the mapped area with the positioning of the equipment and its speed and the input flow required for the area. prescribed; and through specific calculations determines the opening of the gate, against these variables, automatically triggering its rise or fall, while simultaneously controlling the speed of the distributing equipment.
- Said controller (IO) can be programmed to control the speed of the distribution disks, but normally the speed of the disks is constant.
- This management process performed by the system is constantly updated, depending on the location of the equipment according to GPS mapping, or any other positioning system. With the positioning information speed and flow rate of the input will be managed the opening and / or closing of the rear gate automatically, when necessary and the control of the speed of the distribution equipment.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the system operation in a distribution equipment.
- Said system will receive the information of three variables, which are: position (A) of the equipment; speed (B) of the equipment; and value of the flow (C) of the input to be distributed.
- the position (A) and the speed (B) of the equipment are variables captured through the geolocation module (13) and the flow (C) is a variable that must be preset in the system.
- said system will control the belt speed (EV) of the equipment, which will move the product to the rear gate; will control the gate opening (AC).
- the technical differential of this system is that the belt rotation speed (LV) and the gate opening (AC) obey an optimal, controlled function.
- controller (IO) where the gate opening (AC) should be as small as possible for the highest possible belt rotation speed (LV), for a given input flow (C) predetermined in the system and related to the equipment speed.
- the system may control the speed of rotation of the distribution discs (VD) which are part of the distributing equipment responsible for throwing the product to the ground. Normally this speed is constant, and said system acts directly on the opening of the gate (AC), being and the speed of rotation of the belt (VE).
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- the rear gate will be moved by hydraulic cylinder or other compatible mechanism, and the rotating track and discs may be driven by hydraulic motors driven from a power take-off installed in the vehicle's gearbox responsible for operation of the implement, or other compatible solution, provided that coupling of this system is possible, since the proposed object consists of the input flow control system and its control device (l) and not the constructive configuration of the equipment. distributor.
Abstract
Automated system for controlling outflow for agricultural input distribution equipment and controller device coupled to the equipment such as seeds and fertilizers, comprising a controller device (1), with specific software, in communication with an equipment positioning module and connected to mechanisms for actuating the gate, of the distribution disks and of the distribution apron of equipment for distribution of seeds, fertilizers or similar products, and receiving information on the position (A) of the equipment, and the speed (B) of the equipment and the rate of outflow (C) of the input to be distributed by the equipment, which is predetermined in the device (1), processing said information such as to control the speed of the apron (VE) of the equipment, to control the opening of the gate (AC), and said control complying with an optimum function in which the opening of the gate (AC) has to be as small as possible in order to achieve the highest possible speed of rotation of the apron (VE) for a given outflow (C) of inputs, which is pre-determined in the system and linked to the speed of the equipment.
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SISTEMA AUTOMATIZADO DE CONTROLE DE VAZÃO PARA EQUIPAMENTOS DISTRIBUIDORES DE INSUMOS AGRÍCOLAS E DISPOSITIVO CONTROLADOR ACOPLADO NO EQUIPAMENTO AUTOMATED FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL INPUT DISTRIBUTOR EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT CONTROLLER DEVICE
[001] Refere-se a presente invenção um sistema de automatização e controle de vazão para equipamentos distribuidores de insumos agrícolas, tais como sementes e fertilizantes. Dito sistema prevê um dispositivo controlador que controla a abertura e fechamento da comporta traseira, a velocidade da esteira rotativa e a velocidade de rotação dos discos de distribuição destes tipos de equipamentos distribuidores. [001] The present invention relates to an automation and flow control system for agricultural input dispensing equipment such as seeds and fertilizers. Said system provides a controller device that controls the opening and closing of the rear gate, the speed of the rotating belt and the rotation speed of the distribution discs of these types of distributing equipment.
[002] Normalmente os equipamentos distribuidores de insumos por lanço que apresentam comporta de vazão dos insumos, esta comporta possui regulagem manual de abertura e fechamento para vazão do insumo a ser distribuído; a velocidade da esteira que transporta os insumos é constante e os discos de distribuição também possuem regulagem manual ou mecânica. Quando há a necessidade de alterar a vazão dos insumos, se faz obrigado a parada da máquina para regular a comporta e os discos, para então voltar a realização da distribuição. A velocidade da esteira, presente em equipamentos distribuidores também não apresentam controle para gerenciamento da sua velocidade, ou seja, possui velocidade constante. Esta configuração de máquina apresenta uma série de inconvenientes técnicos e de funcionalidade, uma vez que se faz necessário parar a máquina toda vez que se tem necessidade de alterar a vazão dos insumos distribuídos; este procedimento reflete na performance de trabalho, na eficiência da máquina, gerando perda de produtividade, muito pouca precisão relacionado à dosagem distribuída ao longo da área de distribuição, etc.
[003] Para solucionar os problemas apresentados, o próprio depositante do presente relatório já depositou outro pedido de patente anterior, depositado sob o número PI1015607-0, onde descreve como solução um sistema automatizado de abertura e fechamento de comporta para equipamentos de distribuição de insumos e que é conectado também à esteira e discos de distribuição, onde através de controlador com software específico recebe informações referente a prescrição da área mapeada e do posicionamento do equipamento, e aciona a abertura e fechamento da comporta, bem como ajusta a velocidade de rotação da esteira e dos discos de distribuição baseados na vazão de insumos pré-determinada no próprio sistema. [002] Normally the equipment distributors of haul inputs that have input flow gate, this gate has manual opening and closing regulation for flow of the input to be distributed; the speed of the conveyor belt is constant and the distribution discs also have manual or mechanical adjustment. When there is a need to change the flow of the inputs, the machine must be stopped to regulate the gate and the discs, and then perform the distribution again. The speed of the conveyor belt, present in distributing equipment also does not have control to manage its speed, that is, it has constant speed. This machine configuration has a number of technical and functional drawbacks as it is necessary to stop the machine every time the flow of the distributed inputs needs to be changed; This procedure reflects the work performance, the machine efficiency, leading to lost productivity, very poor precision related to the dispensing spread over the dispensing area, etc. In order to solve the problems presented, the applicant of this report has filed another previous patent application, filed under number PI1015607-0, where he describes as a solution an automated gate opening and closing system for input distribution equipment. It is also connected to the conveyor belt and distribution discs, where through a specific software controller it receives information regarding the prescription of the mapped area and the positioning of the equipment, and activates the opening and closing of the gate, as well as adjusts the speed of rotation of the gate. belt and distribution discs based on the predetermined input flow in the system itself.
[004] O sistema, objeto do presente pedido de patente, consiste no ajuste e aperfeiçoamentos daquele sistema já desenvolvido, objeto da patente supracitada do mesmo depositante. Ditos aperfeiçoamentos são frutos do sucesso comercial deste sistema já desenvolvido, onde foi identificado alguns detalhes técnicos complementares que resultou num novo sistema para o controle de vazão. Dito sistema garante um maior desempenho, no sentido de controle, produtividade e precisão do equipamento em relação a distribuição dos insumos. [004] The system, object of the present patent application, consists in the adjustment and refinements of that system already developed, object of the aforementioned patent of the same applicant. These improvements are the result of the commercial success of this already developed system, which identified some complementary technical details that resulted in a new system for flow control. This system guarantees a higher performance, in the sense of control, productivity and precision of the equipment in relation to the distribution of the inputs.
[005] O sistema, objeto do presente relatório é compreendido por um dispositivo de controle com software específico, conectado à mecanismos de acionamento da comporta, dos discos de distribuição e da esteira de distribuição de equipamentos de distribuição de sementes, fertilizantes ou produtos similares; dito sistema também se comunica com dispositivo de posicionamento do equipamento e prescrição da área mapeada, e tem como objetivo automatizar todo o
funcionamento relacionado ao controle da vazão da sementes, através da automatização da abertura e fechamento da comporta do equipamento distribuidor, bem como no controle da velocidade da esteira e dos discos de distribuição do equipamento. [005] The system which is the subject of this report is comprised of a software-specific control device connected to the mechanisms for driving the sluice gate, distribution discs and the conveyor belt of seed, fertilizer or similar products; This system also communicates with equipment positioning device and mapped area prescription, and aims to automate all operation related to the control of seed flow through the automation of the opening and closing of the gate of the distributing equipment, as well as the control of the speed of the conveyor and the distribution discs of the equipment.
[006] Dito sistema é implementado na máquina e prevê dispositivo eletrônico de controle e mecanismos de acionamento acoplados ao mecanismo de abertura e fechamento da comporta, no mecanismo de rotação da esteira e pode ser ligado no mecanismo de acionamento dos discos de distribuição do equipamento distribuidor de sementes e fertilizantes; dito sistema também se comunica com o sistema de posicionamento do equipamento e prescrição da área a ser distribuído os insumos. [006] This system is implemented in the machine and provides electronic control device and drive mechanisms coupled to the gate opening and closing mechanism, to the belt rotation mechanism and can be connected to the distribution discs drive mechanism of the distributing equipment. seed and fertilizer; Said system also communicates with the equipment positioning system and prescription of the area to be distributed the inputs.
[007] O sistema está caracterizado pelo fato de receber as informações referente a prescrição da área mapeada com o posicionamento e a velocidade de deslocamento do equipamento, a velocidade e a vazão de semente necessária na área exata de posicionamento do equipamento e a partir destas variáveis calcular instantaneamente a velocidade de rotação da esteira, a abertura da comporta, e a relação entre a velocidade de rotação da esteira; e este cálculo obedecer uma função ótima onde a abertura da comporta deve ser a menor possível para a maior velocidade possível de rotação da esteira, para aquela vazão de insumos relacionada com a velocidade do equipamento. Um dispositivo eletrônico é acoplado no equipamento para fazer o processamento das informações e controle destes acionamentos.
[008] É característica do sistema, o completo gerenciamento de forma totalmente automatizada, tanto das comportas do equipamento como da esteira de distribuição. [007] The system is characterized by the fact that it receives the information regarding the prescription of the mapped area with the positioning and the displacement speed of the equipment, the speed and the necessary seed flow in the exact positioning area of the equipment and from these variables. instantly calculate belt rotation speed, gate opening, and the relationship between belt rotation speed; and this calculation obeys an optimal function where the gate opening should be as small as possible for the highest possible belt rotation speed, for that input flow related to the equipment speed. An electronic device is coupled to the equipment to process information and control these drives. [008] It is characteristic of the system, the complete management in a fully automated way, both equipment gates and the distribution belt.
[009] Este sistema torna-se vantajoso também no que se refere à sua utilização em taxa fixa de distribuição independe de mapa de aplicação, pois é possível aumentar a produtividade de distribuição devido a possibilidade de aumento de velocidade do equipamento aplicador, no caso a esteira rotativa, independente do terreno a ser explorado. [009] This system is also advantageous for its use at fixed rate distribution regardless of application map, as it is possible to increase distribution productivity due to the possibility of speeding up the applicator equipment, in this case. rotating conveyor, regardless of the terrain to be explored.
[010] Outra vantagem do sistema refere-se a variação de amplitude na taxa de vazão do insumo numa única aplicação para um mapa de prescrição, uma vez que o cálculo do sistema é realizado pontualmente, onde a taxa de vazão, ou seja a dose a ser distribuída, pode ser alterada automaticamente pontualmente ao longo do mapa prescrito, não necessitando de um repasse do equipamento no mesmo local para repor insumos faltantes. [010] Another advantage of the system refers to the amplitude variation in the input flow rate in a single application for a prescription map, since the system calculation is performed on time, where the flow rate, ie the dose to be distributed, it can be changed automatically punctually along the prescribed map, not requiring a transfer of the equipment in the same place to replace missing inputs.
[011] O sistema de automatização, objeto do presente pedido é melhor compreendido na descrição que segue, associada às figuras apresentadas, nas quais: [011] The automation system, object of the present application is better understood in the following description, associated with the presented figures, in which:
[012] A figura 1 mostra de forma ilustrativa um dispositivo(l) físico que será acoplado no equipamento que contem configuração eletrônica específica para o processamento das informações e controle dos acionamentos e que servirá como interface com o usuário.
[013] A figura 2 ilustra representativamente em fluxograma as variáveis recebidas pelo sistema e os acionamentos e controles realizados pelo sistema por meio de dispositivo(l ) controlador. [012] Figure 1 shows illustratively a physical device (1) that will be coupled to equipment that contains specific electronic configuration for information processing and control of drives and that will serve as the user interface. [013] Figure 2 illustrates in a flowchart the variables received by the system and the drives and controls performed by the system by means of controller device (1).
[014] Cabe lembrar que o dito dispositivo( ) físico pode apresentar diversos outros complementos, agregando outras funções, bem como ter outras configurações. Todavia para a realização do controle e automatização do equipamento de distribuição de sementes, conforme descrito, esta ilustração representa esquematicamente os componentes necessários para compreensão por um técnico no assunto, do objeto inventado e doravante descrito. [014] It should be remembered that said physical device () can present several other complements, adding other functions, as well as having other configurations. However for carrying out the control and automation of the seed dispensing equipment as described, this illustration schematically represents the components necessary for a skilled technician to understand the invented and hereinafter described object.
[015] Conforme ilustra a figura 1 , o sistema compreende um dispositivo(l ) controlador com configuração eletrônica específica, contendo meios(11 ) para se comunicar com o usuário, como um visor com tela sensível ao toque, e conexões de saída(12) para se conectar aos dispositivos de acionamento do equipamento, sendo saída(121 ) para controle e acionamento da comporta, saída (122) para acionamento e controle da esteira, e saída(123) para acionamento e controle dos discos de distribuição do equipamento; dito dispositivo(l ) controlador prevê ainda módulo de geoposicionamento (13), tipo GPS, ou meios para se comunicar com dito equipamento, e fonte de alimentação( 4) para fornecer energia ao sistema. Todos estes componentes são conectados à um controlador(IO) que prevê software específico embarcado e controla todas as ações do dispositivo(l ) de controle, formando assim o referido sistema; dito controlador(I O) através do software recebe as informações referente a prescrição da área mapeada com o posicionamento do equipamento e sua velocidade e a vazão de insumos necessária para a área
prescrita; e através de cálculos específicos determina a abertura da comporta, frente à estas variáveis, acionando automaticamente sua elevação ou descida, controlando simultaneamente a velocidade da esteira do equipamento distribuidor. Dito controlador(IO) pode ser programado de modo a controlar a velocidade dos discos de distribuição, porém normalmente a velocidade dos discos é constante. [015] As illustrated in Figure 1, the system comprises a specifically configured electronic controller device (1) containing means (11) for communicating with the user, such as a touchscreen display, and output connections (12). ) to connect to the equipment drive devices, being output (121) for gate control and actuation, output (122) for actuation and belt control, and output (123) for actuation and control of equipment distribution discs; Said controller device (1) further provides a GPS-like geolocation module (13), or means for communicating with said equipment, and a power supply (4) for supplying power to the system. All these components are connected to a controller (IO) that provides specific embedded software and controls all actions of the control device (l), thus forming the said system; said controller (IO) through the software receives the information regarding the prescription of the mapped area with the positioning of the equipment and its speed and the input flow required for the area. prescribed; and through specific calculations determines the opening of the gate, against these variables, automatically triggering its rise or fall, while simultaneously controlling the speed of the distributing equipment. Said controller (IO) can be programmed to control the speed of the distribution disks, but normally the speed of the disks is constant.
[016] Esse processo de gerenciamento realizado pelo sistema é atualizado constantemente, conforme a localização do equipamento de acordo com o mapeamento por GPS, ou qualquer outro sistema de posicionamento. Com as informações de posicionamento velocidade e taxa de vazão do insumo que se fará o gerenciamento da abertura e/ou fechamento da comporta traseira automaticamente, quando necessário e o controle da velocidade da esteira de distribuição do equipamento distribuidor. [016] This management process performed by the system is constantly updated, depending on the location of the equipment according to GPS mapping, or any other positioning system. With the positioning information speed and flow rate of the input will be managed the opening and / or closing of the rear gate automatically, when necessary and the control of the speed of the distribution equipment.
[017] O diagrama de blocos apresentado na figura 2 ilustra representativamente o funcionamento do sistema num equipamento de distribuição. O dito sistema irá receber a informações de três variáveis, sendo estas: posição(A) do equipamento; velocidade(B) do equipamento; e valor da vazão(C) do insumo a ser distribuído. A posição(A) e a velocidade(B) do equipamento são variáveis captadas através do módulo de geoposicionamento(13) e a vazão(C) é uma variável que deverá ser pré-definida no sistema. Com essas informações o dito sistema irá controlar a velocidade da esteira(VE) do equipamento, que deslocará o produto até a comporta traseira; irá controlar a abertura da comporta (AC). O diferencial técnico do referido sistema está no fato da velocidade de rotação da esteira(VE) e a abertura da comporta(AC) obedecer uma função ótima, controlada
pelo controlador(IO), onde a abertura da comporta(AC) deve ser a menor possível para a maior velocidade possível de rotação da esteira(VE), para uma dada vazão(C) de insumos pré-determinada no sistema e relacionada com a velocidade do equipamento. [017] The block diagram shown in Figure 2 illustrates the system operation in a distribution equipment. Said system will receive the information of three variables, which are: position (A) of the equipment; speed (B) of the equipment; and value of the flow (C) of the input to be distributed. The position (A) and the speed (B) of the equipment are variables captured through the geolocation module (13) and the flow (C) is a variable that must be preset in the system. With this information said system will control the belt speed (EV) of the equipment, which will move the product to the rear gate; will control the gate opening (AC). The technical differential of this system is that the belt rotation speed (LV) and the gate opening (AC) obey an optimal, controlled function. controller (IO), where the gate opening (AC) should be as small as possible for the highest possible belt rotation speed (LV), for a given input flow (C) predetermined in the system and related to the equipment speed.
[018] Opcionalmente o sistema poderá controlar a velocidade de rotação dos discos (VD) de distribuição, que são parte do equipamento distribuidor responsáveis por lançar o produto ao solo. Normalmente esta velocidade é constante, sendo que o dito sistema atua diretamente na abertura da comporta (AC), sendo e na velocidade de rotação da esteira(VE). [018] Optionally the system may control the speed of rotation of the distribution discs (VD) which are part of the distributing equipment responsible for throwing the product to the ground. Normally this speed is constant, and said system acts directly on the opening of the gate (AC), being and the speed of rotation of the belt (VE).
[019] A comporta traseira será movimentada através de cilindro hidráulico, ou outro mecanismo compatível, e a esteira rotativa e os discos poderão ser tracionados por meio de motores hidráulicos acionados a partir de uma tomada de força instalada na caixa de transmissão do veículo responsável pelo funcionamento do implemento, ou outra solução compatível, desde que seja possível o acoplamento do referido sistema, uma vez que o objeto proposto consiste no sistema de controle de vazão de insumos e no seu dispositivo(l) de controle e não na configuração construtiva do equipamento distribuidor.
[019] The rear gate will be moved by hydraulic cylinder or other compatible mechanism, and the rotating track and discs may be driven by hydraulic motors driven from a power take-off installed in the vehicle's gearbox responsible for operation of the implement, or other compatible solution, provided that coupling of this system is possible, since the proposed object consists of the input flow control system and its control device (l) and not the constructive configuration of the equipment. distributor.
Claims
1. "SISTEMA AUTOMATIZADO DE CONTROLE DE VAZÃO PARA EQUIPAMENTOS DISTRIBUIDORES DE INSUMOS AGRÍCOLAS" tais como sementes e fertilizantes compreendendo dispositivo controlador com software específico que se comunica com dispositivo de posicionamento do equipamento e conectado à mecanismos de acionamento da comporta, dos discos de distribuição e da esteira de distribuição de equipamentos de distribuição de sementes, fertilizantes ou produtos similares, caracterizado pelo fato do dispositivo(l) controlador receber a informações de posição(A) do equipamento, da velocidade(B) do equipamento e do valor da vazão(C) do insumo a ser distribuído pelo equipamento pré-determinado no próprio dispositivo(l), processar estas informações de modo a controlar a velocidade da esteira(VE) do equipamento, controlar a abertura da comporta (AC) e este controle obedecer uma função ótima onde a abertura da comporta(AC) deve ser a menor possível para a maior velocidade possível de rotação da esteira(VE), para uma dada vazão(C) de insumos pré-determinada no sistema e relacionada com a velocidade do equipamento; 1. "AUTOMATED FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL INPUT DISTRIBUTOR EQUIPMENT" such as seeds and fertilizers comprising specific software controller device that communicates with equipment positioning device and connected to the gate mechanisms of the gate, distribution discs and conveyor belt of seed, fertilizer or similar distribution equipment, characterized in that the controlling device (l) receives the position information (A) of the equipment, the speed (B) of the equipment and the flow rate (C ) of the input to be distributed by the predetermined equipment in the device itself (l), process this information in order to control the conveyor speed (EV) of the equipment, control the gate opening (AC) and this control obeys an optimal function. where the gate opening (AC) should be as small as possible for the highest possible rotational speed conveyor belt (VE) for a given input flow rate (C) predetermined in the system and related to equipment speed;
2. "DISPOSITIVO CONTROLADOR ACOPLADO NO EQUIPAMENTO", descreve o dispositivo(l), parte do sistema conforme reivindicação 1 , que é acoplado no equipamento caracterizado por compreender: 2. "EQUIPMENT-COUPLED CONTROLLER DEVICE" describes the device (1), part of the system as claimed in claim 1, which is coupled to the equipment comprising:
- meios(11 ) de modo a se comunicar com o usuário; means (11) for communicating with the user;
- conexões de saída(12) de modo a conectar dito dispositivo aos dispositivos de acionamento do equipamento, sendo pelo menos uma saída(121) de controle e acionamento da comporta, uma saída (122) de acionamento e controle da esteira, e uma
saída(123) para acionamento e controle dos discos de distribuição do equipamento; - output connections (12) so as to connect said device to the equipment drive devices, being at least one gate control and gate output (121), a track control and gate outlet (122), and a output (123) for actuation and control of the distribution discs of the equipment;
- por prever pelo menos módulo de geoposicionamento (13), tipo GPS, ou meios para se comunicar com dito equipamento, - by providing at least a GPS-type geolocation module (13) or means for communicating with such equipment,
- e prever fonte de alimentação(14) de modo a fornecer energia ao sistema; - and providing a power supply (14) to supply power to the system;
- e prever pelo menos um controlador(IO) contendo software específico embarcado e que se conecta com todos os demais elementos do dispositivo(l ) de modo a controlar todas as ações do disposítivo(l ) e o dito controlador(IO) através do software receber as informações referente a prescrição da área mapeada com o posicionamento do equipamento e sua velocidade e a vazão de insumos necessária para a área prescrita e processar de modo constante estas informações e determinar a abertura da comporta e a abertura da comporta ser em função destas variáveis, de modo que a abertura da comporta(AC) seja a menor possível para a maior velocidade possível de rotação da esteira(VE).
- and provide for at least one controller (IO) containing specific embedded software that connects with all other device elements (l) in order to control all actions of the device (l) and said controller (IO) through the software. receive information regarding the prescription of the mapped area with the positioning of the equipment and its speed and the input flow required for the prescribed area and constantly process this information and determine the opening of the gate and the opening of the gate to be a function of these variables. , so that the gate opening (AC) is as small as possible for the highest possible belt rotation speed (LV).
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