US 11,832,547 B2
Propulsion assembly for an agricultural implement
Gerald E. Rains, Eldridge, IA (US); James R. Peterson, Annawan, IL (US); and Nathan A. Mariman, Davenport, IA (US)
Assigned to Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US)
Filed by Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US)
Filed on Jul. 30, 2019, as Appl. No. 16/526,548.
Prior Publication US 2021/0029863 A1, Feb. 4, 2021
Int. Cl. A01B 69/04 (2006.01); A01C 7/00 (2006.01); B62D 11/02 (2006.01); B62D 55/08 (2006.01)
CPC A01B 69/008 (2013.01) [A01C 7/00 (2013.01); B62D 11/02 (2013.01); B62D 55/08 (2013.01)] 13 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An agricultural planter configured to be moved over a supporting surface by a vehicle, the agricultural planter comprising:
a frame;
a planter assembly coupled to the frame;
a first propulsion assembly coupled to the frame at a first position, the first propulsion assembly including a first traction member configured to engage the supporting surface;
a second propulsion assembly coupled to the frame at a second position, the second propulsion assembly including a second traction member configured to engage the supporting surface; and
a drive assembly operably coupled to both the first and second propulsion assemblies, wherein the drive assembly is configured to drive the first traction member at a first velocity, and wherein the drive assembly is configured to drive the second traction member at a second velocity different than the first velocity, and
further comprising a control processor configured to be in communication with the vehicle, the drive assembly, and an actuator positioned within a cab of the vehicle, wherein the actuator is separate from a steering wheel of the vehicle, and wherein the actuator is operable to manually change at least one of the first velocity and the second velocity.