Machine element or mechanism – Rotary member or shaft indexing – e.g. – tool or work turret – Preselected indexed position
Patent
1997-05-14
1999-03-30
Raevis, Robert
Machine element or mechanism
Rotary member or shaft indexing, e.g., tool or work turret
Preselected indexed position
250253, G01N 116
Patent
active
058874917
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a soil anslysis system for determining various soil characteristics. Various soil characteristics may include moisture content, organic matter content and the presence of nitrogen phosphate, potassium and other elements. The soil analysis system includings a plurality of testing assemblies for determining soil characteristics. The soil analysis system further includes a soil testing device or probe which is operatively inserted into the soil to support the testing assemblies. Preferably, the soil analysis system is used in cooperation with a positioning system and a data collection system for recording soil characteristic data based upon the geographic location to which the soil characteristic data relates.
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Bauer Norman A.
Monson Robert J.
Ag-Chem Equipment Co., Inc.
Raevis Robert
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