Abstract

A remote oil drain system and method, which includes a drain fitting with a hose end that can be coupled to a hose, a drain plug end, and a flange at the intersection of the hose end and the drain plug end. The flange having a key that prevents rotation when interfacing with a corresponding keyway. The drain plug configured to engage with internal threads of the drain fitting. A mounting member configured to be coupled to the chassis, its profile allowing the drain plug end of the drain fitting to pass through to the flange. The mounting member having a keyway to interlock with the key of the drain fitting flange. A locking member engaged with the externally threaded surface of the drain fitting and the proximate the mounting member.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01M 11/04 - Filling or draining lubricant of or from machines or engines

Abstract

A dual clutch power shift transmission is provided. The transmission includes an input shaft, a main shaft rotationally coupled to the input shaft, and an output shaft coupled to the input shaft. An odd shaft and an even shaft carry a plurality of gears. The gears define a predetermined gear ratio between the input shaft and output shaft. The odd shaft and even shaft are coupled to the input shaft via an odd clutch, and even clutch, and a master clutch. A forward clutch and a reverse clutch are interposed between the master clutch, odd clutch, and even clutch. The forward and reverse clutch are alternatively coupled to the input shaft. An intermediate shaft assembly, rotationally coupled to the gears, is interposed between the odd shaft and even shaft. An auxiliary shaft is interposed between the odd shaft and output shaft and carries range gears defining a predetermined gear ratio.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 3/093 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears with two or more countershafts
• B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
• F16H 3/00 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion
• F16H 3/10 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts with one or more one-way clutches as an essential feature

Abstract

A work vehicle includes a hydraulic shift control system that enables the work vehicle to smoothly change speeds during a shift and reduce abrupt changes. The hydraulic shift control system may predict undesirable scenarios associated with the abrupt changes. The hydraulic shift control system may utilize configuration data, feedback data (e.g., sensor data), and modeling data to estimate certain operation states and/or parameters, such as engine loads and hydraulic pressures. In response to determining that predicted values may exceed certain thresholds (e.g., maximum load or pressure), the hydraulic shift control system may perform proactive actions to prevent shifting that may cause undesirable outcomes for the work vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives

Abstract

An agricultural baler comprising: a frame; wheels; a gearbox; baler drive components configured to process crop material into bales; and a declutch mechanism. The declutch mechanism includes: an input shaft and an output shaft that both extend along a drive axis that is perpendicular to the baler's travel direction, with the input shaft connected to the gearbox and the output shaft connected to the drive components; a drive coupling positioned along the drive axis between the opposite ends of the input shaft and output shaft end, and an activation coupling assembly. The drive coupling is reconfigurable, by the activation coupling assembly, between an engaged position in which the drive coupling connects the output shaft to rotate with the input shaft about the drive axis, and a disengaged position in which the drive coupling does not connect the output shaft to rotate with the input shaft about the drive axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 23/12 - Mechanical clutch-actuating mechanisms arranged outside the clutch as such
• A01F 15/08 - Baling presses for straw, hay or the like Details
• F16D 11/14 - Clutches in which the members have interengaging parts with clutching members movable only axially
• F16D 25/061 - Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates a piston incorporated in the clutch the clutch having interengaging clutch members

Abstract

A fluid system includes a reservoir having a first reservoir chamber and a second reservoir chamber separated by a movable barrier, the first reservoir chamber being configured to contain a working fluid. The fluid system includes a piston housing defining an internal volume and a piston movable within the internal volume, the piston separating the internal volume into a first piston chamber and a second piston chamber, the second piston chamber being fluidly coupled to the second reservoir chamber. The fluid system includes a fluid supply configured to provide a control fluid to the first piston chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 1/26 - Supply reservoir or sump assemblies
• B60K 25/00 - Auxiliary drives
• F15B 13/044 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor operated by electrically-controlled means, e.g. solenoids, torque-motors
• F15B 15/20 - Other details
• B60K 31/06 - Vehicle fittings, acting on a single sub-unit only, for automatically controlling vehicle speed, i.e. preventing speed from exceeding an arbitrarily established velocity or maintaining speed at a particular velocity, as selected by the vehicle operator including fluid pressure actuated servomechanism
• F15B 1/10 - Accumulators using a gas cushionGas charging devicesIndicators or floats therefor with flexible separating means

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a cab floor defining a center plane, a seat slide actuator coupled to the cab floor and selectively moveable in a direction transverse to the center plane relative to the cab floor, and a seat supported by the seat slide actuator and moveable therewith.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 33/06 - Drivers' cabs
• B60K 23/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for main transmission clutches
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
• B60N 2/14 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable rotatable, e.g. to permit easy access
• B62D 1/181 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable with power actuated adjustment, e.g. with position memory
• B62D 33/063 - Drivers' cabs movable from one position into at least one other position, e.g. tiltable, pivotable about a vertical axis, displaceable from one side of the vehicle to the other
• B62D 33/073 - Drivers' cabs movable from one position into at least one other position, e.g. tiltable, pivotable about a vertical axis, displaceable from one side of the vehicle to the other characterised by special adaptations of vehicle control devices
• E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver
• E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices

Abstract

A hydraulic drive system for an agricultural implement includes a high pressure supply line configured to provide hydraulic fluid under pressure. The hydraulic drive system also includes a low pressure return line configured to return the hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic drive system further includes a plurality of hydraulic motors and coupled to the high pressure supply line. The hydraulic drive system still further includes a plurality of cylinder systems isolated from the high pressure supply line to minimize a supply pressure of the hydraulic fluid provided from a pump coupled to the high pressure supply line and to minimize throttling losses in the hydraulic drive system during operation of the hydraulic drive system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 7/08 - Input unitsMaster units
• A01C 7/00 - Sowing
• F15B 1/02 - Installations or systems with accumulators
• F15B 7/00 - Fluid-pressure actuator systems in which the movement produced is definitely related to the output of a volumetric pumpTelemotors
• F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors

Abstract

An agricultural implement includes a frame and a ground-engaging tool supported on the frame, with the ground-engaging tool configured to perform an operation on a field as the agricultural implement travels across the field. The agricultural implement includes an imaging device configured to generate image data depicting a portion of the field and a computing system communicatively coupled to the imaging device. In this respect, the computing system is configured to identify a plurality of residue pieces present within the portion of the field based on the image data generated by the imaging device. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine a residue length parameter associated with the identified plurality of residue pieces. Additionally, the computing system is configured to control a travel direction of the agricultural implement based on the determined residue length parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• A01B 63/00 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements
• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
• A01B 35/16 - Other machines for working soil with rotating or circulating non-propelled tools

Abstract

A system includes a vehicle controller which includes a memory configured to store instructions and one or more processors. The vehicle controller is configured to set a fuel efficient operation mode. The fuel efficient operation mode includes setting a commanded engine speed to a nominal engine speed located within a range of optimal fuel efficiency engine speeds of a brake specific fuel consumption map. The fuel efficient operation mode also includes instructing an engine to operate at the commanded engine speed. The fuel efficient operation mode also includes determining a monitored engine speed. The fuel efficient operation mode also includes adjusting a commanded pump displacement in response to the monitored engine speed exceeding the range of optimal fuel efficiency engine speeds. The fuel efficient operation mode also includes instructing a hydraulic pump to operate at the commanded pump displacement.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 10/103 - Infinitely variable gearings of fluid type
• B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
• F02D 29/04 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving pumps
• F16H 61/42 - Control of exclusively fluid gearing hydrostatic involving adjustment of a pump or motor with adjustable output or capacity
• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
• E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
• B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a de-aeration tank for an engine system. The de-aeration tank including a single internal volume defined by walls, a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) doser port configured to communicate coolant with a DEF doser module, and engine coolant ports configured to communicate coolant with an engine coolant system.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01P 3/12 - Arrangements for cooling other engine or machine parts

Abstract

A hose assembly for a hydraulic system, the hose assembly includes: a first hose coupled a pump with a hydraulic actuator using a first port, wherein the first hose comprises a first electronic device configured to provide identification information for the first hose, a second hose coupled with the hydraulic actuator with a hydraulic return component using a second port, wherein the second hose comprises a second electronic device configured to provide identification information for the second hose; and a controller. The controller receives connection signals and identification information for the first hose and the second hose, determines a connection fault based on at least one of the first connection signal and the second connection signal, and adjusts internal operation of a hydraulic manifold.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 19/00 - Testing fluid-pressure actuator systems or apparatus, so far as not provided for elsewhere
• F16L 55/00 - Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
• G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

Abstract

A clutch assembly includes: a drive hub having a spline configured to couple to a gearbox; a clutch housing coupled to the drive hub and having an end face defining an opening therein; a clutch hub disposed within the clutch housing and having a portion that extends out of the opening, the clutch hub being rotatable with respect to the clutch housing during a slip condition; a primary seal disposed between the clutch housing and the clutch hub; a quantity of purging compound disposed between the clutch housing and the clutch hub; and an end washer coupled to the clutch hub and facing the end face, the end washer and the end face defining a purge gap therebetween such that rotation of the clutch hub relative to the clutch housing causes some of the purging compound to eject from the clutch housing through the purge gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 69/12 - Lubrication
• F16D 23/00 - Details of mechanically-actuated clutches not specific for one distinct typeSynchronisation arrangements for clutches
• A01D 69/08 - Clutches

Abstract

An arm load control system for a work vehicle including a controller comprising a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to determine whether a lift arm is in a maximum load configuration based on a position of the lift arm relative to a chassis of the work vehicle and output a control signal to a propulsion assembly of the work vehicle indicative of instructions to adjust a tractive effort of the work vehicle based on whether the lift arm is in the maximum load configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
• E02F 3/84 - Drives or control devices therefor

Abstract

An exhaust treatment system for a work vehicle includes a mixing conduit extending between upstream and downstream ends along a bulk flow direction, where the upstream end receives engine exhaust. The system further includes an injector nozzle configured to inject exhaust reductant into the mixing conduit at a location between the upstream and downstream ends. Additionally, the system includes a branch conduit, where an inlet end of the branch conduit is fluidly coupled to the mixing conduit upstream of a location at which an outlet end of the branch conduit is fluidly coupled to the mixing conduit. A portion of the exhaust flowing through the mixing conduit may be directed through the branch conduit, where the outlet end of the branch conduit is configured to direct the portion of the exhaust back into the mixing conduit such that a spiraling flow of the exhaust is generated within the mixing conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion

Abstract

A product flow splitter is used to distribute agricultural product from a distribution line to a primary hopper and a secondary hopper. The splitter has an inlet segment, a primary outlet segment, and a secondary outlet segment. The inlet segment receives the agricultural product from the distribution line, the primary outlet segment outputs the agricultural product to the primary hopper, and the secondary outlet segment outputs the agricultural product to the secondary hopper. The primary outlet segment is aligned with the inlet segment along a common axis and the secondary outlet segment is curved to avoid plugging of the agricultural product in the product flow splitter. The primary outlet segment is positioned relative to the primary hopper so that an outlet of the primary outlet segment in the primary hopper is offset from an outlet of the primary hopper to a meter system to solve an overfilled situation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01C 7/20 - Parts of seeders for conducting and depositing seed

Abstract

A solenoid valve includes a spool housing defining a spool axis, a spool extending within the spool housing, a solenoid housing, an armature extending within the solenoid housing and defining an armature axis perpendicular to the spool axis, a spool actuator extending from the armature and in engagement with the spool, a first coil positioned along a first portion of the armature, and a second positioned along a second portion of the armature. The first coil and the second coil are controllable to reposition the armature along the armature axis such that the spool actuator variably engages with the spool to move the spool between a plurality of positions along the spool axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
• F16K 31/10 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet with additional mechanism between armature and closure member

Abstract

A feeder conveyor system having a frame, an actuator with a fixed element and a moving element, and a telescoping assembly. The telescoping assembly has a first member having a first end connected to an actuator output and a first spring seat, and a second member slidably connected to the first member and having a second end and a second spring seat. The second member is movable relative to the first member between a retracted position in which the second end is relatively close to the first end, and an extended position in which the second end is relatively far from the first end, a spring between the first spring seat and the second spring seat, a linkage between the first member and the second member, and a position sensor connected to the linkage and configured to generate a signal indicating a relative position between the first and second members.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines
• A01D 61/02 - Endless belts
• B65G 23/44 - Belt- or chain-tensioning arrangements

Abstract

A hinge assembly for a work vehicle door includes a hinge having a body and a first protrusion. The first protrusion is configured to extend through a first opening in a panel of the work vehicle door, and the first protrusion has a first engagement feature. The hinge assembly also includes a handle having a first corresponding engagement feature configured to engaged the first engagement feature of the first protrusion while the handle is in an engaged position to couple the panel to the hinge. One of the hinge or the handle has a second protrusion, and the other of the hinge or the handle has a recess configured to receive the second protrusion. The second protrusion is configured to extend through a second opening in the panel of the work vehicle door, and the handle is configured to rotate about the second protrusion to the engaged position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05D 5/04 - Flat flaps
• E05D 7/12 - Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy detachment of the hinge from the wing or the frame
• E05D 3/02 - Hinges with pins with one pin
• E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver

Abstract

A roof assembly for a work vehicle includes a grab rail and a grab rail support coupled to the grab rail. The grab rail support is configured to couple to a roof structure of the roof assembly, the grab rail support is configured to support the grab rail on the roof structure, the grab rail support has a hollow passage configured to facilitate passage of a wire, and the grab rail support has an inlet to the hollow passage configured to be positioned at an interior of the roof structure to enable the wire to extend from the interior of the roof structure into the hollow passage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/06 - Fixed roofs
• B60R 21/13 - Roll-over protection
• B62D 33/06 - Drivers' cabs

Abstract

A roof assembly for a work vehicle includes a roof panel having a vertical peak positioned longitudinally between a forward end and a rearward end of the roof panel. In addition, the roof panel includes a forward surface extending from the vertical peak to the forward end of the roof panel, and the roof panel includes a rearward surface extending from the vertical peak to the rearward end of the roof panel. The roof panel also includes a ridge extending around a periphery of the roof panel. The ridge has a first gap positioned at the rearward end of the roof panel, a second gap positioned at the forward end of the roof panel, and a third gap positioned at a first lateral end of the roof panel. In addition, the roof panel does not include a channel extending along the roof panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/07 - Fixed roofs having water drainage or guide means integral with roof structure
• B62D 33/06 - Drivers' cabs

Abstract

In one aspect, a method for detecting residue bunches within a field includes receiving one or more images depicting an imaged portion of an agricultural field, with the imaged portion of the field being at least partially represented by a plurality of pixels within the one or more images. The method also includes classifying a portion of the plurality of pixels that are associated with crop residue within the imaged portion of the field as residue pixels, with each residue pixel being associated with a respective pixel height. Additionally, the method includes identifying each residue pixel having a pixel height that exceeds a pixel height threshold as a candidate residue bunch pixel, and determining whether a residue bunch is present within the imaged portion of the field based at least in part on the candidate residue bunch pixels.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 18/24 - Classification techniques
• G06F 18/2413 - Classification techniques relating to the classification model, e.g. parametric or non-parametric approaches based on distances to training or reference patterns
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
• G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a power shift transmission including a plurality of clutch valves, each clutch valve actuatable between an open position providing flow to a corresponding clutch pack and a closed position inhibiting flow to the corresponding clutch pack; and a hydraulic damping rail including a primary rail wall defining a primary rail volume, a rail inlet structured to provide communication of hydraulic fluid between a hydraulic pump and the primary rail volume, and a plurality of rail outlets, each rail outlet corresponding to one of the plurality of clutch valves and structured to provide communication between the primary rail volume and the corresponding one of the plurality of clutch valves.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 61/00 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion
• F16H 61/04 - Smoothing ratio shift
• F16L 55/05 - Buffers therefor

Abstract

A system for controlling fan operation of an agricultural implement includes a tank configured to store an agricultural product and a conduit configured to receive the dispensed agricultural product. Furthermore, the implement includes a conduit fan configured to supply pressurized air to the conduit such that the pressurized air conveys the dispensed agricultural product through the conduit and a tank fan configured to supply pressurized air to the tank. Additionally, a computing system is configured to determine a first pressure of the pressurized air within the conduit and a second pressure of the pressurized air within the tank based. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine a pressure differential between the first and second pressures. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control a flow of the pressurized air supplied to the tank based on the determined pressure differential.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 53/14 - Gas pressure systems operating without fluidisation of the materials with pneumatic injection of the materials by the propelling gas the gas flow inducing feed of the materials by suction effect
• A01C 7/06 - Seeders combined with fertilising apparatus
• A01C 7/08 - Broadcast seedersSeeders depositing seeds in rows
• A01C 15/04 - Fertiliser distributors using blowers

Abstract

In one aspect, a system for detecting crop levels within an agricultural harvester may include an elevator extending between a proximal end and a distal end, with the elevator being configured to carry harvested crops between the proximal end of the elevator and the distal end of the elevator. The system may also include a crop level sensor provided in operative association with the elevator. The crop level sensor may include a sensor body and a paddle pivotably coupled to the sensor body such that the paddle is configured to pivot relative to the sensor body when a crop level of the harvested crops conveyed by the elevator exceeds a threshold crop.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 43/07 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material in or into a trailer
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 43/073 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material in or into a trailer with controllable discharge spout

Abstract

A locking assembly for a door assembly of an agricultural vehicle includes: an actuator that defines an actuator axis and is linearly movable between a first position and a second position and rotatable about the actuator axis between a first locking orientation and a second locking orientation and includes a pair of locking features; a biaser configured to bias the actuator toward the first position; an energizer configured to bias the actuator toward the first locking orientation when the actuator is in the second locking orientation; and a lock configured to engage a second locking feature when the actuator is in the second locking orientation. Linear movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position while the actuator is in the second locking orientation causes the lock to disengage from the second locking feature so the energizer rotates the actuator towards the first locking orientation.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/24 - Preventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers
• B62D 25/24 - Superstructure sub-units with access openings having movable or removable closures

Abstract

A system for detecting bearing failures for tool assemblies of agricultural implements includes an implement frame and first and second tool assemblies supported relative to the implement frame, with each tool assembly including at least one ground-engaging tool. The system also includes first and second load sensors configured to generate data indicative of the applied loads through the first and second tool assemblies, respectively. Additionally, the system includes a computing system configured to: monitor the loads applied through the tool assemblies based on the data received from the first and second load sensors; and identify that one of the first tool assembly or the second tool assembly is experiencing a bearing failure condition based on an evaluation of the monitored loads applied through the first and second tool assemblies.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 13/04 - Bearings

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a primary hydraulic pump including a primary displacement actuator and a primary pressure port, a primary load sense system fluidly coupled to the primary displacement actuator, a secondary hydraulic pump including a secondary displacement actuator and a secondary pressure port, a secondary load sense system fluidly coupled to the secondary displacement actuator, and a crossover pressure controller coupled between the primary pressure port and the secondary pressure port and including: a selectively energizable crossover pressure solenoid, and a crossover pressure spool movable by the crossover pressure solenoid between a combined pressure position providing fluid communication between the primary pressure port and the secondary pressure port, and a separate pressure position inhibiting fluid communication between the primary pressure port and the secondary pressure port.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 11/17 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors using two or more pumps
• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
• F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors

Abstract

A system for controlling an unloading system of an agricultural harvester includes a frame. A crop unloading system includes an unloading tube operably coupled to the frame and a spout operably coupled with the unloading tube. The crop unloading system is configured to discharge harvested crop from the agricultural harvester. A computing system is communicatively coupled to a user interface and the crop unloading system. The computing system is configured to store a predetermined unloading position based on a defined location of the unloading tube and a defined location of the spout received through one or more inputs. When an input is actuated for a minimum threshold, the computing system controls an operation of one or more actuators such that the unloading system is moved relative to the frame from a current position to the predetermined unloading position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 90/10 - Unloading means

Abstract

A wrapping assembly includes: a material roll configured to hold a roll of wrapping material; a duckbill assembly including a duckbill carrying a duckbill roll and configured to draw material from a roll of wrapping material held by the material roll; a duckbill actuator coupled to the duckbill to move the duckbill between an insert position and a home position; a variable brake associated with the material roll and configured to apply a variable braking force to the material roll; and a controller operatively coupled to the duckbill actuator and the brake. The controller is configured to: determine an averaged electric current draw of the duckbill actuator during a sampling period is below a defined value and responsively output a brake increase signal so the brake increases applied braking force to the material roll by a defined amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/07 - Rotobalers, i.e. machines for forming cylindrical bales by winding and pressing

Abstract

A piston lock system having first and second cylinders, first and second pistons telescopically connected to the cylinders, and first and second piston locks. The piston locks are movable in a transverse direction within a planar region between the cylinders, between unlocked positions in which the piston locks are not located between the free ends of the cylinders and the free ends of the piston, and locked positions in which the piston locks are located between the free cylinder ends and the free piston ends. A control link is operatively connected to the piston locks, and configured to simultaneously move the piston locks between the locked and unlocked positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 15/26 - Locking mechanisms
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 75/20 - Devices for protecting men or animals
• E02F 3/38 - Cantilever beamsDipper-armsBucket-arms

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling a header height of a combine harvester that includes a header, a ground speed sensor, a ground height sensor configured to detect a ground contour directly beneath the header, a forward looking sensor (FLS) configured to detect a ground contour forward of the header, and a controller. The controller receives signals from the ground speed sensor, the ground height sensor and the FLS, and calculates a header height output as a function of (i) an output of the ground speed sensor, which represents a ground speed of the combine, (ii) an output of the ground height sensor, and (iii) an output of the FLS. The controller is further configured to weight the outputs of the ground height sensor and the FLS as a function of the speed of the combine harvester in calculating the header height output.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters
• A01D 34/28 - Adjusting devices for the cutter-bar

Abstract

A system for controlling pump operation within a work vehicle includes a pump configured to discharge hydraulic fluid into a fluid supply conduit for delivery to first and second hydraulic loads of an associated agricultural implement. Furthermore, the agricultural vehicle includes a pump compensator assembly configured to control the operation of the pump. The pump compensator assembly, in turn, includes a pump regulation actuator and a flow compensator valve. Moreover, the pump compensator assembly includes an electronically controlled pressure compensator valve configured to at least partially control the flow of the hydraulic fluid to the pump regulation actuator for use in controlling the operation of the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
• F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors

Abstract

A system for an agricultural operation includes a first vehicle equipped with an imaging sensor configured to capture image data associated within a field. A computing system is communicatively coupled with the imaging sensor. The computing system is configured to receive the image data associated with the field, identify one or more objects within the image data as a target, identify one or more objects within the image data as a landmark, determine a location of the target relative to the landmark, and generate a control command for a second vehicle. The control command includes the location of the target relative to the landmark within the field.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• A01C 23/00 - Distributing devices specially adapted for liquid manure or other fertilising liquid, including ammonia, e.g. transport tanks or sprinkling wagons
• A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• B64U 10/13 - Flying platforms
• B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography

Abstract

An exhaust treatment system for a work vehicle includes a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system having an SCR outlet for expelling treated exhaust flow therefrom, a flow conduit in fluid communication with the outlet, an exhaust sensor positioned within the flow conduit downstream of the outlet, and a flow mixer positioned upstream of the exhaust sensor. The flow mixer has an end wall defining sector openings circumferentially extending between first and second sector sides and radially between radially inner and outer sector ends. Moreover, the flow mixer has swirler vanes, where each of the swirler vanes extends circumferentially from the first sector side of a respective one of the sector openings and radially between radially inner and outer vane ends. Particularly, the radially outer vane end of each of the swirler vanes is spaced apart from the radially outer sector end of the respective one of the sector openings.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
• F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors
• F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
• B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
• B01F 23/213 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing liquids into gaseous media by spraying or atomising of the liquids
• B01F 25/31 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows
• B01F 25/431 - Straight mixing tubes with baffles or obstructions that do not cause substantial pressure dropBaffles therefor
• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 1/08 - Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by reducing exhaust energy by throttling or whirling

Abstract

A system processes seeds that are present in crop material. The system includes a first shearing surface, a second shearing surface arranged opposite the first shearing surface, and a clearance between the first shearing surface and the second shearing surface. The system passes crop material between the first and second shearing surfaces, where the crop material contacts the shearing surfaces as it passes through the shearing surfaces. Contact with the first and second shearing surfaces damages seeds that are present in the crop material. The system can be installed in an agricultural harvester to damage seeds that are present in crop residue to prevent the seeds from germinating after the crop residue is discharged from the agricultural harvester back into the field.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• B02C 13/20 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with two or more co-operating rotors
• A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
• B02C 4/38 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members in grain mills
• B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
• A01F 12/00 - Parts or details of threshing apparatus
• B02C 4/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers specially adapted for milling grain
• B02C 19/22 - Crushing mills with screw-shaped crushing means

Abstract

A protective frame position control system includes a wheel protective frame for a working vehicle. The wheel protective frame is mounted on a wheel via at least one bearing aligned with a center of rotation of the wheel, and a position guide 55 is associable with an upper cast of a suspension via a pin 56 to prevent rotation of the wheel protective frame and also maintain a position of the wheel protective frame at any height of the suspension of the working vehicle. The position guide comprises includes a geometry oriented vertically and compatible with a path travelled by a first end of a damping element, which is associated with the center of rotation of the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 25/18 - Parts or details thereof, e.g. mud-guard flaps
• A01B 76/00 - Parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, not provided for in groups

Abstract

A spreader assembly for an agricultural harvester includes a frame member and a rotor assembly attached to the frame member. The rotor assembly includes one or more rotary spreaders and a housing partially surrounding the one or more rotary spreaders. A transition hood is mounted to and/or positioned against the housing of the rotor assembly. A windrow chute is mounted to the frame member, wherein the windrow chute is pivotable about a window chute rotational axis between a deployed position and a retracted position. In the deployed position, the windrow chute blocks the transition hood to either limit or prevent removal of the transition hood in a longitudinal direction, and in the retracted position, the windrow chute permits access to and removal of the transition hood in the longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines

Abstract

A method for automatically guiding a motor grader includes receiving a desired final grade for a worksite and generating a steering path for steering the motor grader across the worksite and moldboard control instructions for actuating a moldboard of the motor grader as the motor grader moves across the worksite based at least in part on the desired final grade, at least one steering performance metric of a steering system of the motor grader, and at least one moldboard performance metric of a moldboard system of the motor grader. Moreover, the method includes receiving an input indicative of a ground speed of the motor grader. Additionally, the method includes controlling the steering system according to the steering path and the moldboard system according to the moldboard control instructions when the ground speed is within a threshold speed range.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 3/84 - Drives or control devices therefor
• E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
• E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

Abstract

A control system includes one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors. The one or more memory devices are configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to acquire speed data regarding current speeds of tractive elements of the vehicle from tractive element speed sensors of the vehicle, determine speed references for the tractive elements to perform autonomous driving operations where the speed references indicate speeds at which each of the tractive elements should rotate to accommodate the autonomous driving operations, and control at least one of a driveline or a brake system of the vehicle to selectively alter the current speeds of the tractive elements of the vehicle based on the current speeds and the speed references to accommodate the autonomous driving operations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
• B60T 8/34 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration having a fluid pressure regulator responsive to a speed condition
• B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
• B60T 15/02 - Application and release valves
• B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
• B60W 10/119 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of all-wheel-driveline-means, e.g. transfer gears or clutches for dividing torque between front and rear axles
• B60W 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
• B60W 10/196 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems acting within the driveline, e.g. retarders
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B62D 53/00 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains

Abstract

An auxiliary hydraulic manifold for connecting different implements to a work vehicle for hydraulic control may include a housing, a plurality of vehicle-side ports in the housing including a first vehicle-side port, and a plurality of implement-side ports in the housing including a first implement-side port fluidly coupled to the first vehicle-side port and a second implement-side port fluidly coupled to the first vehicle-side port. A number of the plurality of implement-side ports is greater than a number of the plurality of vehicle-side ports. Additionally, the auxiliary hydraulic manifold may include a pilot-operated check valve fluidly coupled between the first vehicle-side port and the first implement-side port.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
• F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systemsFluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass
• F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
• E02F 3/36 - Component parts

Abstract

An electric work vehicle a pump configured to supply hydraulic fluid to a component of the electric work vehicle. Moreover, the electric work vehicle includes a sensor configured to capture data indicative of a pressure of the hydraulic fluid and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. As such, the controller is configured to monitor the pressure of the hydraulic fluid relative to a predetermined threshold pressure value based on the data captured the sensor. In addition, the controller is configured to control the operation of the pump such that the pump is switched from a first operating speed range to a second operating speed range when the monitored pressure of the hydraulic fluid falls below the predetermined threshold pressure value.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives

Abstract

An agricultural baler includes a hydraulic circuit with a first hydraulic cylinder connected between the first end of the first axle and the chassis, and a second hydraulic cylinder connected between the second end of the first axle and the chassis. At least one sensor senses a position of the chassis relative to the first axle. An electrical processing circuit is coupled with the hydraulic circuit and the at least one sensor. The electrical processing circuit controls operation of the hydraulic circuit, and includes an operator input device for selectively: 1) raising the chassis of the baler relative to the first axle, 2) lowering the chassis of the baler relative to the first axle, or 3) automatically returning the chassis of the baler to a predetermined operating height relative to the first axle, dependent upon an output signal from the at least one sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
• B60G 15/06 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
• B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
• B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
• A01F 15/04 - Plunger presses

Abstract

A work vehicle includes computing system is configured to receive a first and seconds inputs associated with controlling an operation of first and second hydraulic loads. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the first or second flow control valve corresponding to the one of the first or second hydraulic loads associated with the greater hydraulic fluid pressure based on the corresponding received first or second input. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine the first or second pressure of the hydraulic fluid being supplied to another of the first or second hydraulic loads. Moreover, the computing system is configured to control the first or second flow control valve corresponding to the other of the first or second hydraulic loads based on the corresponding received first or second input and the determined first or second pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors
• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives

Abstract

A system for an agricultural operation includes a first vehicle having an object sensor configured to capture data associated with one or more objects within the field and a location sensor configured to capture data associated with a location of each of the one or more objects. A computing system is communicatively coupled with the object sensor and the location sensor. The computing system is configured to identify at least one of the one or more objects as a weed, classify each of the identified weeds in a first set of weeds or a second set of weeds, and generate a weed map based on the classification of each of the first set of weeds and the second set of weeds.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

Abstract

An agricultural harvester includes a straw hood having a hollow interior space for receiving material other than grain (MOG) from a threshing and separating system of the harvester and chaff from a cleaning system of the harvester. A drive system is provided for powering a straw chopper and a weed seed mill. The drive system includes a single belt positioned outside of the straw hood that is wound at least partially around (i) a straw chopper pulley that powers the straw chopper, (ii) a weed seed mill pulley that powers the weed seed mill, and (iii) a power take off shaft of the harvester that receives power from an engine or other power source of the harvester.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 69/06 - Gearings
• A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
• A01F 12/56 - Driving mechanisms for the threshing parts
• A01F 12/18 - Threshing devices

Abstract

A work vehicle a computing system configured to receive first and second input associated with controlling the operation of the first and second hydraulic load, respectively. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control the operation of a first or second flow control valve corresponding to the one of the first or second hydraulic loads associated with the greater hydraulic fluid pressure such that the corresponding adjustable orifice is at a maximum flow position. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine the first and second pressures of the hydraulic fluid being supplied to the first or second hydraulic loads. Moreover, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the first or second flow control valve corresponding to another of the first or second hydraulic loads based on the corresponding received first or second input and the determined first and second pressures.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
• F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors
• E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations

Abstract

An adjustable steering stop for an axle assembly of a vehicle includes a housing configured to be coupled to a steering knuckle or a frame of the axle assembly, a shaft received within the housing and movable relative thereto, the shaft being configured to engage a stop to limit movement of the steering knuckle relative to the frame, and a locking assembly coupled to the housing and reconfigurable between (a) an engaged configuration in which the locking assembly limits movement of the shaft relative to the housing and (b) a disengaged configuration in which the locking assembly permits the shaft to move relative to the housing. The locking assembly includes an actuator configured to reconfigure the locking assembly between the engaged and disengaged configurations. A controller is configured to control the actuator to reconfigure the locking assembly between the engaged configuration and the disengaged configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 17/00 - Means on vehicle for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in
• B60G 7/00 - Pivoted suspension armsAccessories thereof
• B62D 5/06 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle

Abstract

A header assembly of an agricultural harvester, includes: a rotatable shaft; a torque limiter assembly coupled with the rotatable shaft, the torque limiter assembly including: a driving element coupled with the rotatable shaft; a driven element coupled with the driving element which is configured for selectively transmitting a torque to the driven element; an input seal element including at least one aperture; and an automatic lubrication mechanism coupled with the driven element, the automatic lubrication mechanism including a movable piston, the movable piston and the input seal element together at least partially forming a chamber therebetween configured for releasably containing a lubricant, the movable piston configured for forcing the lubricant out of the chamber through the at least one aperture so as to lubricate the driving element and the driven element.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 43/21 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure with friction members

Abstract

An agricultural vehicle includes: a chassis; at least one adjustable agricultural tool carried by the chassis and configured to function according to at least one operating parameter; and a controller operably coupled to the at least one adjustable agricultural tool. The controller is configured to: generate a user profile that includes at least one operating parameter setting corresponding to the at least one operating parameter; output the user profile to an external device; receive a modified user profile that includes at least one suggested parameter setting corresponding to at least one suggested operating parameter for at the least one adjustable agricultural tool; and cause adjustment of the at least one adjustable agricultural tool so the at least one adjustable agricultural tool functions according to the at least one suggested operating parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 71/02 - Setting or adjusting mechanisms
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
• H04L 67/306 - User profiles

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a solenoid valve including a first coil, a second coil coupled to the first coil, a banjo fitting coupled to the second coil, a spool housing coupled to the banjo fitting so that the first coil and the second coil are selectively rotatable about the spool housing, a spool received within the spool housing, and an armature received within the first coil and the second coil and including a spool actuator coupled to the spool.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
• F16K 31/10 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet with additional mechanism between armature and closure member

Abstract

A system for determining work vehicle operational state includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to fly relative to a work vehicle and an imaging device supported on the UAV. In this respect, the imaging device is configured to capture a plurality of images of the work vehicle as the UAV flies relative to the work vehicle, with each captured image depicting one of a plurality of inspection points on the work vehicle. Furthermore, the system includes a computing system configured is receive the plurality of captured images from the imaging device and access a plurality of stored images, with each stored image depicting one of the plurality of inspection points in an operational state. Additionally, the computing system is configured to compare each captured image to one of the stored images to determine when the corresponding inspection point is in the operational state.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/17 - Terrestrial scenes taken from planes or by drones
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
• B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography

Abstract

An agricultural harvester includes a straw hood has a top wall and side walls. The walls define a hollow interior space for receiving straw or material other than grain from a threshing and separating system of the harvester and chaff from a cleaning system of the harvester. A drive system is at least partially positioned within the hollow interior space. The drive system is configured to drive a seed mill that is connected to the agricultural harvester.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
• A01M 21/02 - Apparatus for mechanical destruction

Abstract

A system includes a driveline, a user interface, and a control system. The driveline includes an engine, a transmission, and a clutch positioned to selectively couple the engine to the transmission. The user interface is configured to facilitate operator shifting of the transmission. The control system is configured to perform a transmission auto-shift procedure where the control system monitors engine speed of the engine for a period of time following completion of a downshift event with the transmission from a first, higher gear to a second, lower gear, compares the engine speed to at least one speed threshold, and automatically upshifts the transmission from the second, lower gear back to the first, higher gear (i) following expiration of the period of time and/or (ii) in response to the engine speed exceeding the at least one speed threshold during the period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 59/46 - Inputs being a function of speed dependent on a comparison between speeds
• F16H 59/38 - Inputs being a function of speed of gearing elements
• F16H 59/70 - Inputs being a function of gearing status dependent on the ratio established
• F16H 61/18 - Preventing unintentional or unsafe shift
• F16H 61/02 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion characterised by the signals used
• F16H 59/36 - Inputs being a function of speed

Abstract

A vehicle includes a frame, a first axle assembly coupled to the frame and including a first pair of tractive elements, a second axle assembly coupled to the frame and including a second pair of tractive elements, a prime mover coupled to the frame and configured to drive the first axle assembly and the second tractive assembly to propel the vehicle, a ballast movably coupled to the frame, and a ballast actuator configured to reposition the ballast relative to the frame to shift a center of gravity of the vehicle relative to the first axle assembly and the second axle assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 49/06 - Tractors adapted for multi-purpose use
• G01G 19/08 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for incorporation in vehicles

Abstract

A steering system includes an arm, a knuckle, a joint, and a steering sensor. The arm defines a first passage. The knuckle has a knuckle arm defining a second passage. The joint has a ball portion and a shaft portion extending. The ball portion is disposed within the first passage and the shaft portion is disposed within the second passage. The ball portion defines a conical recess that has an opening at an upper end of the ball portion and terminates inside the ball portion with a pocket. The steering sensor has a driveshaft extending along a longitudinal axis into the conical recess. The driveshaft includes a head that engages with the pocket. The ball portion is configured to pivot within the first passage relative to the longitudinal axis and the head. The joint and the driveshaft are configured to rotate together about the longitudinal axis as the knuckle is turned.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
• B62D 7/18 - Steering knucklesKing-pins
• B62D 7/16 - Arrangement of linkage connections

Abstract

An agricultural header includes a main section and at least one wing section, which is pivotably coupled to the main section. The main section includes a main frame. The at least one wing section includes a wing frame. The header further includes a cutting element, a linkage, and an actuator. The cutting element is supported by the main frame and the wing section. The linkage pivotably couples the at least one wing section to the main section. The linkage includes an upper bar and a lower bar which are both coupled to the main frame and to the wing frame. The actuator is coupled to at least one of the upper bar, the lower bar, and the at least one wing section.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/02 - Harvesting of standing crops of maize
• A01B 73/06 - Folding frames foldable about a vertical axis
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 69/00 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers

Abstract

A system for sensing the angular position of a caster wheel includes a sensor mounted on a bearing which supports a shaft aligned with the rotational axis of the caster. A target on the shaft is detected by the sensor which generates signals indicative of the presence or absence of the target. The position of the target is coordinated with the position of the caster wheel such that the signals are indicative of the angular position of the caster wheel. The target may be a groove extending partially around the shaft and a remaining ungrooved portion of the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
• A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implementsGuiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
• B60B 33/00 - Castors in general
• B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines

Abstract

A crop processor for cracking kernels in a forage harvester, the crop processor including: a housing having an inlet and an outlet; and a first and a second comminuting roll mounted inside the housing, the comminuting rolls being arranged in parallel to define an opening between the rolls, the comminuting rolls being configured to rotate, during use, in opposing rotation directions to transport a flow of harvested crop, received from the inlet, through the opening towards the outlet, wherein the first comminuting roll is configured to rotate at a greater speed than the second comminuting roll; wherein the first and second comminuting rolls each include a plurality of teeth arranged on a circumferential surface of the comminuting roll, each of the plurality of teeth includes a leading edge which faces in the rotation direction of that comminuting roll.

IPC Classes  ?

• B02C 4/08 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers with co-operating corrugated or toothed crushing-rollers
• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop
• B02C 4/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers specially adapted for milling grain
• B02C 4/30 - Shape or construction of rollers

Abstract

An agricultural system includes a target vehicle configured to harvest crops and a work vehicle. The work vehicle includes a controller. The controller includes a memory and a processor, and the controller is configured to receive or determine a plurality of vehicle paths as well as a location of the target vehicle. The controller is also configured to identify an active path of the plurality of vehicle paths based on the location of the target vehicle. The target path is a path traversed by the target vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
• B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems

Abstract

A agricultural vehicle includes a step assembly having a step and a tank that is movably mounted to the step. The step has a flat and horizontally oriented top side and an angled side extending from the top side. The tank is movably mounted to the step and is configured to move between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position of the tank, a first side of the tank is aligned with and parallel to the angled side to form a continuous angled surface. In the deployed position of the tank, a second side of the tank is aligned with and parallel to the top side to form a continuous horizontal step surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 3/00 - Arrangements of steps, e.g. running-boards
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
• B60R 15/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of sanitation devices
• B60S 1/66 - Other vehicle fittings for cleaning for cleaning vehicle exterior

Abstract

An actuator assembly for moving an implement attached to an agricultural vehicle. The actuator assembly includes an actuator comprising a longitudinal axis, a cylinder extending along the longitudinal axis, and a piston rod extending from the cylinder along the longitudinal axis and that is configured to be attached to the implement at a connection point. A safety stop is pivotably attached at the connection point and is movable between a deployed position where the safety stop is configured to block retraction of the actuator, and a retracted position where the safety stop is not configured to block retraction of the actuator. The safety stop is configured to rotate with respect to the actuator about a first rotational axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, as well as a second rotational axis that is orthogonal to both the longitudinal axis and the first rotational axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 15/26 - Locking mechanisms
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A cooling system includes a first cooler, a second cooler, a fan positioned to drive air through the first cooler and the second cooler, and a baffle system. The baffle system includes a baffle and an actuator. The baffle is positioned to facilitate selectively restricting airflow through at least a portion of the first cooler. The actuator is positioned to facilitate reconfiguring the baffle between (i) a first orientation where the baffle does not restrict the airflow through the portion of the first cooler and (ii) a second orientation where the baffle restricts the airflow through the portion of the first cooler, thereby diverting additional airflow through the second cooler.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01P 7/10 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being cooling-air by throttling amount of air flowing through liquid-to-air heat-exchangers
• F01P 11/10 - Guiding or ducting cooling-air to or from liquid-to-air heat-exchangers
• E02F 9/08 - SuperstructuresSupports for superstructures
• F01P 5/02 - Pumping cooling-airArrangements of cooling-air pumps, e.g. fans or blowers

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a hood for a machine including a noise inhibitor housing inhibiting transmission of noise in a horizontal plane from the machine, and a noise diffusive panel supported by the noise inhibitor housing and structured to release noise upward.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/08 - Insulating elements, e.g. for sound insulation

Abstract

An agricultural harvester includes one or more actuators configured to move a crop unloading tube of the harvester relative to a frame of the harvester. Additionally, the agricultural harvester includes a sensor configured to capture data indicative of a presence of the crop receiving vehicle within a crop unloading zone of the agricultural harvester. Moreover, the agricultural harvester includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the sensor. As such, the computing system configured to determine when the crop receiving vehicle is present within the crop unloading zone based on the data captured by the sensor. In addition, when it is determined that the crop receiving vehicle is present within crop unloading zone, the computing system is configured to control an operation of the one or more actuators such that the crop unloading tube is moved relative to the frame from a current position to a predetermined crop unloading position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 43/073 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material in or into a trailer with controllable discharge spout
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

Abstract

A controller for a harvester. The controller is configured to receive crop flow information representative of how crop is flowing through the harvester and generate display information for providing a visual display to an operator of the harvester. The visual display includes an animation of crop flowing through the harvester. The controller is further configured to set one or more properties of the animation of the crop flowing through the harvester based on the received crop flow information.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/00 - Combines, i.e. harvesters or mowers combined with threshing devices
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 101/00 - Lawn-mowers

Abstract

A vehicle includes a frame, a tractive element coupled to the frame, a prime mover coupled to the frame and configured to drive the tractive element to propel the vehicle, and a silage compactor. The silage compactor includes a wheel rotatably coupled to the frame and positioned to engage silage positioned below the frame, a vibrator coupled to the wheel and configured to cause the wheel to vibrate, and a controller configured to control the vibrator to vibrate the wheel while the wheel is in contact with the silage to compress the silage.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 25/18 - Loading or distributing arrangements
• B06B 1/10 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of mechanical energy
• E02D 3/026 - Improving by compacting by rolling with rollers usable only for or specially adapted for soil compaction, e.g. sheepsfoot rollers

Abstract

A sealing assembly for a sensor port of a double-walled muffler. The assembly includes at least an outer plate and a washer-type element. The washer-type element has a planar portion provided with an aperture, and a tube portion protrudes from an edge of the aperture. The assembly is mounted on a sensor port provided with a boss fixed to an inner wall of the double muffler wall, and with an opening in an outer wall surrounding the boss. The tube portion is fitted over the boss, and the assembly is fixed to the outer wall. Any radial or lateral movement of the boss relative to the outer wall is able to take place without losing sealing function, due to lateral freedom of movement of the washer-type element relative to the outer plate, and due to the fact that the boss is able to move relative to the tube portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 1/02 - Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by using resonance
• F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
• F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces

Abstract

An agricultural implement system includes an agricultural implement and a controller. The agricultural implement includes: a chassis; a pickup carried by the chassis and configured to rotate and convey crop material; a movable windguard carried by the chassis; and a windguard displacement sensor associated with the windguard and configured to output windguard displacement signals corresponding to a displacement of the windguard relative to a zero position. The controller is configured to: determine a plug condition exists when the displacement of the windguard exceeds a defined displacement; and output at least one plug condition mitigation signal to adjust at least one parameter of the agricultural implement system and mitigate the plug condition responsively to determining the plug condition exists.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 89/00 - Pick-ups for loaders, chaff-cutters, balers, field-threshers, or the like
• A01F 15/10 - Feeding devices for the crop material

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring a bale shape. The method includes receiving a series of bale images from a camera, identifying the bale in the bale images, determining at least one bale shape parameter of the identified bale, and providing an electronic signal representative of the bale shape parameter. The bale images include a view of at least an outlet of a bale chamber of an agricultural baler, of a bale being ejected from the outlet, and of a field travelled by the agricultural baler during the ejection of the bale. The at least one bale shape parameter of the identified bale is then determined based on at least one of the bale images. The identifying of the bale may, at least partly, be performed using trained neural networks and other artificial intelligence algorithms.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/08 - Baling presses for straw, hay or the like Details
• A01F 15/04 - Plunger presses

Abstract

A method for automatically adjusting the position of an implement of a lift assembly of a work vehicle includes determining a tilt transition boom angle for the lift assembly, determining a closed-loop control signal associated with controlling movement of the implement based at least in part on the tilt transition boom angle, generating a valve command signal based at least in part on the closed-loop control signal, and controlling an operation of at least one valve associated with the implement based at least in part on the valve command signal to maintain the implement at a target implement angle as a boom of the lift assembly is being moved across a boom travel range.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
• F15B 15/20 - Other details
• E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations

Abstract

A combine feeder slat having a first base, a second base, and a slat body. The bases are located at respective ends of the slat, and have respective upper and lower surfaces. The slat body extends longitudinally and connects the bases. The slat body has a variable profile as viewed along the longitudinal direction, that transitions from a first profile shape at the first base, to an intermediate profile shape between the first base and the second base, to a second profile shape at the second base. The intermediate profile shape includes a front lip, a rear lip, and an upward-facing concave projection that connects the front lip to the rear lip and extends below an attachment plane defined between the first lower surface and the second lower surface. The first base, second base, and slat body are made from a unitary metal part.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 17/32 - Individual load-carriers
• B65G 15/44 - Belts or like endless load-carriers made of rubber or plastics having ribs, ridges, or other surface projections for impelling the loads
• B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
• B65G 19/10 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for moving bulk material in open troughs or channels the impellers being scrapers similar in size and shape to the cross-section of the trough or channel and attached to a pair of belts, ropes, or chains
• A01D 61/04 - Chains

Abstract

An agricultural sprayer includes a computing system configured to receive a first input associated with a target application rate at which agricultural fluid is to be dispensed onto the field. Moreover, the computing system is configured to receive a second input associated with a turn being made or to be made by the sprayer. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine a maximum ground speed for the turn at which a selected nozzle dispenses the agricultural fluid onto the field at the target application rate based on the received first and second inputs. Furthermore, when the turn is being made, the computing system is configured to control an operation of the sprayer such that the ground speed of the sprayer is at or below the determined maximum ground speed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
• B05B 12/02 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
• B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• A01C 23/00 - Distributing devices specially adapted for liquid manure or other fertilising liquid, including ammonia, e.g. transport tanks or sprinkling wagons
• A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass

Abstract

A tow head for agricultural implements, particularly those intended for the distribution of seeds, composts, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides in the field, is designed to promote a structural reinforcement that heightens resistance and, accordingly, improve the conditions of operation of these agricultural equipment. More particularly, a tow head for agricultural implements is formed by a telescopic center bar from which angularly designed sidebars are projected from the coupling end, and which are connected to the respective side wings of the structural chassis of the agricultural implement, and the sidebars are endowed with a reinforcement that is fixed along at least part of the longitudinal length of each sidebar.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 73/02 - Folding frames
• A01B 76/00 - Parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, not provided for in groups
• A01C 7/20 - Parts of seeders for conducting and depositing seed
• A01B 73/06 - Folding frames foldable about a vertical axis

Abstract

An agricultural mower system includes: a towing vehicle including an engine and a tongue coupler and defining a towing centerline; a mower including a frame carrying cutters and pivotably coupled to a tongue that is pivotably coupled to the tongue coupler, the frame defining a mower centerline that is offset from the towing centerline, the tongue defining a towing angle with respect to the towing centerline and a mower angle with respect to the mower centerline; a mower angle actuator coupled to the tongue and the frame; and a controller configured to: determine the towing angle has changed by a change amount relative to a defined towing angle; determine a turn compensation amount for the mower angle as a function of the change amount and a constant; and output a compensation signal to cause the mower angle actuator to adjust the mower angle by the determined turn compensation amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implementsGuiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters
• B60D 1/24 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions
• A01B 69/08 - Lateral steering of machines derived from the lateral movement of tractor
• A01D 67/00 - Undercarriages or frames specially adapted for harvesters or mowersMechanisms for adjusting the framePlatforms
• G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback

Abstract

A device for analyzing a grain sample including a light source, an image sensor, and a controller. The light source is configured for illuminating the grain sample. The image sensor is configured for capturing images of the grain sample. The controller is coupled to the image sensor and is configured for receiving the images of the grain sample therefrom and for analyzing the images to detect at least one material other than grain in the grain sample. The light source is configured for illuminating the grain sample with a local light spot having a size that is smaller than a width of an average wheat kernel. The image analysis and the detection of material other than grain may, at least partly, be performed using trained neural networks and other artificial intelligence algorithms.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines

Abstract

A method for controlling a pitch angle of blades of a cooling fan of associated with a radiator of an engine, the blades extending radially from a central hub, the fan having an axis. The method includes regulating a pitch angle of the blades from a first limit value for which a cooling flux of the cooling fan has a first value to a second limit value for which the cooling flux has a second value greater than the first value. The pitch angle is determined based on quantities measured in the engine. The method further includes steps of detecting an engine speed; calculating a first derivative of the engine speed to detect accelerations of the engine; comparing the calculated first derivative with a threshold value and if the calculated first derivative is greater than the threshold value, setting the pitch angle to the first minimum limit value.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01P 7/06 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being cooling-air by varying blade pitch
• F01P 3/18 - Arrangement or mounting of liquid-to-air heat-exchangers
• F04D 29/36 - Blade mountings adjustable

Abstract

A wrapping assembly includes: a material roll configured to hold a roll of wrapping material; a duckbill assembly including a duckbill carrying a duckbill roll and configured to draw material from a roll of wrapping material held by the material roll; a duckbill actuator coupled to the duckbill to move the duckbill between an insert position and a home position; a variable brake associated with the material roll and configured to apply a variable braking force to the material roll; and a controller operatively coupled to the duckbill actuator and the brake. The controller is configured to: determine an averaged electric current draw of the duckbill actuator during a sampling period is below a defined value and responsively output a brake increase signal so the brake increases applied braking force to the material roll by a defined amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/07 - Rotobalers, i.e. machines for forming cylindrical bales by winding and pressing

Abstract

A system for adjusting actuator pressure on an agricultural implement includes a fluid-driven actuator configured to adjust a position of a tool of the implement relative to the implement frame, with the fluid-driven actuator defining a fluid chamber. Furthermore, the system includes a valve configured to control a flow of a fluid to the fluid-driven actuator. In addition, the system includes a fluid conduit fluidly coupled between the valve and the fluid chamber. Moreover, the system includes a computing system is configured to determine the current position of the tool relative to the implement frame based on the data captured by a position sensor. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine a current volume of the fluid chamber and the fluid conduit based on the determined current position. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the valve based on the determined current volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 63/32 - Tools or tool-holders adjustable relatively to the frame operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means
• A01B 61/04 - Devices for, or parts of, agricultural machines or implements for preventing overstrain of the connection between tools and carrier beam or frame
• A01B 63/00 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• A01C 7/20 - Parts of seeders for conducting and depositing seed

Abstract

A system for controlling hydraulic fluid flow within a work vehicle includes a load sense valve configured to adjust the pressure of a bleed flow within a load sense conduit. Moreover, the system includes a computing system configured to determine the pressure of the hydraulic fluid within the fluid supply conduit downstream of the flow control valve based on the data captured by a pressure sensor. Furthermore, the computing device is configured to control an operation of the load sense valve to selectively adjust the pressure of the bleed flow within the load sense conduit based on the determined pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
• F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors

Abstract

A system for controlling harvesting implement height of an agricultural harvester may include a computing system configured to monitor the height of a harvesting implement of the harvester relative to a field surface based on the received sensor data. Additionally, the computing system may be configured to determine an implement height error signal by comparing the monitored height of the harvesting implement to a predetermined target height. Moreover, the computing system is configured to divide the determined implement height error signal into a first and second frequency portions, with the second frequency portion having a greater frequency than the first frequency portion. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control the operation of first and second actuators of the harvester based on the first and second frequency portions of the implement height error signal, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines

Abstract

A flexible and rotatable coupling assembly for a feeder conveyor of a combine harvester, for example. The coupling assembly connects a first rotatable shaft to a second rotatable shaft. The coupling assembly includes a spherical bearing that is connectable to the first rotatable shaft for accommodating a radial or angular misalignment between the first and second rotatable shafts; and a flexible and rotatable coupler that is non-rotatably connectable to the first and second rotatable shafts for transferring rotation between the first and second rotatable shafts. The flexible and rotatable coupler is either directly or indirectly connected to the spherical bearing. The flexible and rotatable coupler has a flexible component for accommodating the radial or angular misalignment.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 71/06 - Special adaptations of coupling means between power take-off and transmission shaft to the implement or machine
• A01D 41/16 - Devices for coupling mowing tables to conveyors
• A01D 61/02 - Endless belts
• A01D 69/06 - Gearings
• F16D 3/18 - Universal joints in which flexibility is produced by means of pivots or sliding or rolling connecting parts the coupling parts having slidably-interengaging teeth
• F16D 3/74 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive with the coupling parts connected by one or more intermediate members with axially-spaced attachments to the coupling parts the intermediate member or members being made of rubber or other flexible material
• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines
• B63H 21/30 - Mounting of propulsion plant or unit, e.g. for anti-vibration purposes
• B64C 25/40 - Alighting gear characterised by elements which contact the ground or similar surface the elements being rotated before touch-down
• F16H 1/48 - Special means compensating for misalignment of axes
• F16H 55/56 - Pulleys or friction discs of adjustable construction of which the bearing parts are relatively axially adjustable

Abstract

A disc assembly for an agricultural implement includes a mounting assembly having a housing and a rotatable shaft configured to be disposed within the housing. The mounting assembly includes a first end cap non-movably coupled to the rotatable shaft, in which the first end cap is configured to engage a longitudinally inward surface of a first disc blade. The mounting assembly also includes a second end cap having a first engagement feature configured to selectively engage a second engagement feature of the rotatable shaft to non-movably couple the second end cap to the rotatable shaft. The second end cap is configured to engage a longitudinally inward surface of a second disc blade, and the second end cap is selectively removable from the rotatable shaft via disengagement of the first and second engagement features to facilitate engagement and disengagement of the rotatable shaft with the longitudinal passage of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 71/04 - Bearings of rotating parts, e.g. for soil-working discs
• A01B 15/16 - DiscsScrapers for cleaning discsSharpening attachments