A valve for a seed metering system may include a hinged valve configured to move between a first position corresponding to a first position of a seed meter and a second position corresponding to a second position of the seed meter. The valve is configured to allow movement of a metered commodity from a first portion of the seed meter to a second portion of the seed meter when in a first position corresponding to a first position of the seed meter. The valve is further configured to block movement of the metered commodity from the first portion of the seed meter to the second portion of the seed meter when in a second position corresponding to a second position of the seed meter. The valve may move automatically between its first position to its second position in response to movement of the seed meter.
An unloading vehicle performs an unloading operation, unloading material into a container. A perception sensor generates unloading data indicative of fill characteristics of the unloading operation. A simulator performs a separate simulation to generate simulated fill characteristics corresponding to the unloading operation for each of a plurality of different container geometries. An error generation system compares the simulated characteristics estimated by the simulator, for each of the plurality of different container geometries, to the fill characteristics indicated by the perception sensor to generate an error value corresponding to each of the plurality of different container geometries. A container geometry, of the plurality of different container geometries, that has the lowest corresponding error value is selected as the container geometry to be used by the simulator to estimate fill characteristics corresponding to subsequent unloading operations.
G06F 30/28 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using fluid dynamics, e.g. using Navier-Stokes equations or computational fluid dynamics [CFD]
A set of candidate representation vectors stored in a search-optimized database is identified based on input data for a reference agronomic entity, with each candidate representation vector representing a similar entity candidate. Agronomic entities may include fields, machines, customers, among others. The set of candidate representation vectors is filtered using filter parameters to generate a filtered subset. Results data associated with the filtered subset is output, wherein the results data enable at least one agronomic management operation such as machine settings adjustments or technology adoption opportunities, among others.
A seed curtain for a seed metering system may include a base from which extend a plurality of projections positioned along an axis of the seed curtain and intersecting a seed path along which a metering member moves seed from a pick-up location to a hand-off location. A first group of projections may be configured to allow passage through the seed curtain of seed being moved by the metering member along the seed path. A second group of projections may be configured to allow passage through the seed curtain of agitators coupled to the metering member. The first group of projections may be configured to discourage or block passage through the seed curtain of seed not being moved by the metering member along the seed path. The second group of projections may be configured to discourage or block passage through the seed curtain of seed.
A row crop planter including a frame, a seed bin supported by the frame, the seed bin configured to hold seeds, and a plurality of agricultural row units coupled to one or more seed bins. Each of the plurality of row units includes a seed deposit assembly, including a disk to cut a furrow in the soil, gage wheel, and a seed deposit chute to direct seeds into the furrow. A bar linkage is operatively connected to the seed deposit assembly. A downforce actuator is operatively connected to the bar linkage and applies a force to the disk and to the gage wheel, to cut the furrow in the soil. A primary actuator is operatively connected to the bar linkage, wherein the primary actuator raises and lowers the seed deposit assemblies, and moves the disk into the soil to cut the furrow at a depth determined by the primary actuator and the gage wheel.
A method for predicting a yield of a sugarcane planting machine is disclosed. The disclosed method accesses a target planting ratio quantifying a target ratio of billets to soil in a furrow over a distance. The disclosed method accesses image data representing the furrow in the field, and the image data comprises pixels representing billets and soil in the furrow. The disclosed method applies a machine-learned model to the accessed image data to classify the image data as billets or soil, and to calculate the current planting ratio quantifying a current ratio of billets to soil in the furrow over the distance. The disclosed method generates a visualization of the current planting ratio and the target planting ratio to display on the sugarcane planting machine.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed An example apparatus includes interface circuitry, machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to: collect historical vehicle usage data that includes: descriptions of agricultural activities performed on a field, start points of the agricultural activities, and timestamps associated with the agricultural activities, cluster two or more of the start points together, wherein the two or more start points are selected based on one or more of the historical vehicle usage data, historical weather data, historical field data, or historical policy data, generate a new start point based on the cluster, the generated start point being located within the field, and transmit the generated start point to a vehicle that is associated with the field.
A material transfer vehicle transfers material to a container. A level of material in the container is detected, and a transfer rate of material from the material transfer vehicle to the container is controlled based upon the detected fill level. The transfer rate can be controlled using a plurality of different configurable unload parameters.
G01F 11/28 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement
A01D 43/077 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material with auxiliary means, e.g. fans, for transporting the mown crop
G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
G01F 15/063 - Indicating or recording devices for remote indication using electrical means
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AUTOMATIC HARVEST STATE DETECTION AND SETTINGS CHANGE CONTROL
A harvest state of an agricultural harvester is automatically detected. If the harvest state is active, then a settings control system accesses setting values, corresponding to an active harvest state, that are automatically applied to controllable subsystems in the agricultural harvester. If the harvest state is inactive, then the setting control system accesses offset values that are automatically applied to the controllable subsystems until the harvest state returns to active.
A method for moving a plurality of bales which, during a removal operation on a harvest field, are collected via at least one collection vehicle and stored at a storage location inside or outside the harvest field, includes determining via a control unit a storage position of the storage location as a function of a plurality bale positions of the plurality of bales in the harvest field, and varying via the control unit the storage position of the storage location during the removal operation.
A work vehicle includes a work implement movable relative to a frame. A hydraulic control circuit controls movement of the work implement. The hydraulic control circuit includes a pump, a reservoir and a hydraulic actuator. A hydraulic control valve controls supply of hydraulic fluid between the pump, the actuator and the reservoir. A first PPRV is fluidly positioned between the reservoir and a first side of the hydraulic actuator. A first pressure sensor senses a pressure at the first side of the hydraulic actuator. A controller receives a set value for a first predetermined pressure value, and receives the first pressure signal. The controller is configured to send a command signal to the first PPRV to adjust the first predetermined pressure value based at least in part on the set value for the first predetermined pressure value and based at least in part on the first pressure signal.
A seeder assembly for placing a commodity in underlying soil, where the seeder has a chassis member with at least one ground engaging mechanism configured to contact an underlying ground, a row unit coupled to the chassis, a third tank coupled to the chassis and to the row unit, a second tank coupled to both the chassis and the third tank, and a first tank coupled to the second tank. The first tank may be a commodity cart. The first tank may have a metering system and a pneumatic distribution system that distributes the material throughout the seeder assembly. The second tank may include one or more sensors and a status indicator. The second tank may calibrate the metering system, using sensors or by using a load cell.
An information map is obtained by an agricultural system. The information map maps characteristic values at different geographic locations in a worksite. An in-situ sensor detects values of a characteristic as a mobile machine operates at the worksite. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that maps predictive values of the characteristic detected by the in-situ sensor at different geographic locations in the worksite based on a relationship between the values of the characteristic in the information map and the values of the characteristic detected by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.
An unloading control system is configured to control an unloading operation, in which material is unloaded from a leading vehicle into a receiving vehicle, and includes an initial value identifier configured to identify an initial landing point, a first pass controller configured to detect that the receiving vehicle is empty and control the unloading operation to perform a first unloading pass in a first direction, based on an initial target fill level, beginning at the initial landing point, and then unloading material at an additional first pass landing point spaced in the first direction from the initial landing point by a nudge distance. A second pass controller is configured to perform a second unloading pass in a second direction, opposite the first direction, , based on a final target fill level, at second pass landing points spaced from one another in the second direction by the nudge distance.
A method of detecting whether a deficiency is present in a system includes providing electrical energy to semiconductor switches of a controller in the controller system; measuring a direct current voltage across each of the semiconductor switches in the controller; and detecting that the deficiency is present, if the direct current voltage measured across any of the semiconductor switches is higher or lower than a threshold voltage.
A self-propelled earth working machine includes a machine frame, a working apparatus, at least one function apparatus, a drive system including first and second motors, a function transmission and a working transmission. The working transmission is configured to transmit torque between the drive system and the working apparatus. The working transmission connects the first motor and the second motor to the working apparatus for the transmission of torque such that the working apparatus may be driven to perform the earth working movement solely by the first motor or solely by the second motor or jointly by the first and second motors, wherein the working transmission connects the first motor to the working apparatus at a first transmission ratio and connects the second motor to the working apparatus at a second transmission ratio different from the first transmission ratio.
A device for applying binder for soil stabilization has a metering device including a data storage device for storing a layer thickness data set comprising layer thickness data. The layer thickness data in each case describe the layer thickness of a material layer applied to compacted soil, at a point in the terrain in a coordinate reference system independent of the device for applying the binder. A layer thickness data set can be read into the data storage device, which data set is then available for further data processing. The metering device also has a controller, configured such that the layer thickness data are read from the data storage device, and the metering device is controlled in such a way that a predetermined amount of binder is applied, depending on the layer thickness of the applied material layer. The disclosure also relates to a method for applying binder.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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19.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING HARVESTER CUTTER HEIGHTS
A system having a plurality of perception sensors coupled to an agricultural vehicle that capture information regarding crop material in a row of crop material that is laterally offset from, and rearward of, the agricultural vehicle. Moreover, the perception system can capture information regarding the crop material in a row of crop material that is different than a row of crop material the agricultural vehicle is currently harvesting. Location information from a location can be used to identify a crop location for different portions of the crop material represented in the captured information. Information from a perception system can assist in identifying various cutting locations along the row of crop material that is not currently being harvested. Such cutting locations can assist the system in predetermining cutting height settings for one or more cutter assemblies of the agricultural vehicle in a location dependent manner along the row of crop material.
A round baler implement includes a housing and a gate rotatably attached to the housing for rotation about a gate rotation axis, between a closed position and an open position. An object detection sensor is positioned to detect data related to an object positioned vertically below the gate when the gate is disposed in the open position, and communicate a data signal indicative of the detected data. A baler controller determines the presence of an object positioned below the gate that may interfere with movement of the gate from the open position into the closed position, and then communicates a control signal when the object is determined to be positioned to interfere with movement of the gate to prevent the gate from closing onto the object.
A work machine including a frame, a drawbar assembly, a circle drive assembly, and a moldboard coupled to the circle drive assembly. A sensor indicative of the heading of the work machine generates a signal as a ground-engaging mechanism moves the frame across the ground surface. A wing blade is pivotally coupled to an end of the moldboard wherein the wing blade is actuated to move to an open position, a closed position, or to a position in between. A controller includes a processor operable to execute a material management algorithm to receive a signal from the sensor indicative of the heading and control the wing blade to move based on the heading for directing the flow of moving material.
A method of weed control is provided. The method comprising: (a) determining development of flowers of at least one weed species of interest; and (b) artificially pollinating at flowering the flowers of the at least one weed species of interest with pollen that reduces fitness of the at least one weed species of interest. Also provided are systems for executing the method.
An exemplary method generally involves dynamically adjusting a maintenance interval for a work machine that includes a final drive operable to cause travel of the work machine and a hydraulic system operable to control operation of a hydraulic implement. The method generally includes monitoring usage of a selected system of the work machine, wherein the selected system comprises the final drive and/or the hydraulic system. The method further includes selecting an adjustment rate based on an operating characteristic of the selected system, adjusting a maintenance parameter according to the selected adjustment rate during usage of the selected system, and generating a maintenance recommendation in response to the maintenance parameter satisfying a maintenance criterion.
A fuel system for an engine of a work vehicle is disclosed. The fuel system includes a fuel rail coupled to fuel injectors, a fuel pump delivering pressurized fuel to the fuel rail, a control valve configured to control flow through the fuel pump, and a controller coupled to the sensor arrangement and the control valve. The controller having processing and memory architecture executing logic commands to control the control valve to assess the rail pressure and the engine speed to threshold values, operate the control valve to seat or unseat the valve head of the control valve to initiate and sustain delivery of pressurized fuel from the fuel pump to the fuel rail at a normal operating pressure above 10,000 psi during a normal operation, and cycle the control valve to repeatedly seat and unseat the valve head in succession during a subnormal operation.
Guidance systems and automation of work vehicles with complex turns are disclosed. An example work vehicle guidance system includes a visual sensor, a non-visual sensor, and a control system including a controller having a processor and a memory, wherein the control system is configured to determine a location of a work vehicle in a work area based on non-vision data from the non-visual sensor, determine an end-of-row turn path for the work vehicle from a first turn profile and a second turn profile, wherein the first turn profile and the second turn profile are multi-point turn profiles, based on the location of the work vehicle and the vision data, and output a guidance signal including the end-of-row turn path for the work vehicle to display.
A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
A01B 63/02 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
B60K 35/215 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays characterised by the combination of multiple visual outputs, e.g. combined instruments with analogue meters and additional displays
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
A power management system and power management method for a work machine. The power management system and method include a real time data interface configured to receive real time work machine data. A processor is configured to compute current machine operating conditions based on work machine data. The processor is further configured to compute an optimized engine speed or an optimized maximum power based on the current machine operating requirements, and to adjust one of the engine speed or the maximum power based on a status of one of a ground speed automation selector, a power mode selector, or an economy mode selector.
An agricultural vehicle is equipped with a system for dynamically adjusting the height of a cutter assembly, such as a topper assembly, to optimize the cutting of crop material. The system can employ radar-based crop sensors to gather, as crop material is being harvested, spatial and signal strength information for a point cloud dataset. The collected information allows for a differentiation between, and corresponding location identifications for, stalks and leaves of the crop material based at least on differences in dielectric properties. This information can identify the locations of transitions between stalks and leaves, and thus target cutting heights, which can change based on variations in the characteristics of the crop material being harvested. As crop material is being harvested, the height of the cutter assembly can be adjusted to reflect changes in the target cutting height, which can minimize the intake of undesirable leaves and improve crop yield estimations.
An internal combustion engine includes an engine block rotatably supporting a crankshaft for rotation about a crank axis. The engine block includes a rear end wall that defines a rear crankcase opening. A rear main seal is positioned within the rear crankcase opening. The rear main seal is configured for sealing the rear crankcase opening between the engine block and the crankshaft. A torque transmitting disc is mounted to a rearward end of the crankshaft for rotation with the crankshaft about the crank axis. The rear end wall of the engine block and a forward facing end surface of the torque transmitting disc are formed to define a labyrinth seal therebetween. The labyrinth seal is disposed radially outward of the rear main seal relative to the crank axis for blocking debris from contacting the rear main seal from an external side of the rear main seal.
A power take-off (PTO) assembly includes a PTO shaft, a rear PTO arrangement having a rear PTO output shaft extending from the transmission and couplable to a first gear train powered by the rotational power from the PTO shaft, and a countershaft couplable to the first gear train to receive the rotational power from the PTO shaft. The countershaft having an output gear at an intermediate location of the transmission forward of the rear PTO arrangement and proximate an access opening of a housing of the transmission. The PTO assembly further includes an auxiliary removable middle PTO arrangement removably attachable to the transmission housing at the access opening and having a middle PTO output shaft and a second gear train configured to mesh with the output gear of the countershaft to drive the middle PTO output shaft with the rotational power from the PTO shaft.
B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
F16H 1/22 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsToothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving more than two intermeshing members with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts
An agricultural field sprayer includes a tank that receives and holds a liquid. The liquid includes an active ingredient dissolved in water. The agricultural field sprayer also includes an electronic camera that has a field of view directed towards a surface of the liquid in the tank and generates an image signal.
Some embodiments relate to a system that generates a crop yield component map for a field. The system determines amounts of nitrogen applied to each portion of the field by a set of nitrogen applicator farming machines. The system accesses crop yield data associated with a crop that was grown in the field. The crop yield data was generated by a set of harvester farming machines that travelled through the field and harvested plant parts of the crop. The system determines, by analyzing the crop yield data, plant part metrics for the harvested plant parts in each field portion. The system generates a crop yield component map that maps, for each field portion, a plant part metric associated with the field portion and an amount of nitrogen applied to the field portion. The component map may then be provided for display.
A method of detecting an object along a path of travel of a work machine includes receiving a first signal from the first low resolution sensing unit, a second signal from the second low resolution sensing unit, and a third signal from the third low resolution sensing unit. The method includes comparing the first signal, the second signal, and the third signal to a threshold, and determining an amount of throughput to assign to each of the first high resolution sensing unit, the second high resolution sensing unit, and the third high resolution sensing unit. The method further includes assigning a first amount of throughput to the first high resolution sensing unit, a second amount of throughput to the second high resolution sensing unit, and a third amount of throughput to the third high resolution sensing unit.
Disclosed herein are examples of a seating assembly for use with a work vehicle, and the pose (i.e., pitch and/or tile) of which is automatically adjusted based on the topography of a worksite being traversed. The seating assembly includes an operator seat and a positioning assembly coupled to the operator seat and configured to adjust the position of the operator seat in response to one or more control signals. Also disclosed herein are controllers configured to generate the one or more control signals. The controllers disclosed herein may be in communication with an external or internal database, and with a position tracking system configured to track the position of the work vehicle. The control signals are generated in response to the data in the external or internal database, as well as the position of the work vehicle.
A method for mounting and operating a wire feeder on a rotatable weld robot. Providing a first bracket coupled to at least one of a bottom portion of the rotatable weld robot or a stand supporting the weld robot. The first bracket extending radially outwardly from the bottom portion and the stand. Providing a second bracket coupled to the rotatable weld robot for rotation therewith, the second bracket comprising a wire feeder mount portion and at least one roller in communication with the first bracket, the wire feeder mount portion configured to receive a wire feeder, and the at least one roller configured to support the second bracket on the first bracket as the second bracket rotates with the rotatable weld robot. Rotating the rotatable weld robot through a full range of motion while supplying a weld wire from the wire feeder to the rotatable weld robot.
A sugarcane harvester including a knockdown roller having an adjustable height and a base cutter positioned to sever sugarcane plants from the ground. The base cutter has an adjustable speed and angle. One or more vibration sensors are mounted to the base cutter to detect vibration resulting from severing the sugarcane plants and configured to generate one or more vibration signals. A controller is in communication with the one or more vibration sensors. The controller being configured to: receive the one or more vibration signals, assess ratoon cut quality based on the one or more vibration signals, and execute a corresponding response strategy.
An exhaust assembly for a work vehicle having at least two venturi passages positioned to receive inlet gases from an engine compartment that can intermix with, and cool a temperature of, an exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust assembly. A first portion of the exhaust assembly is configured to be coupled to an engine component, such as an exhaust gas treatment system, that can be mounted to a prime mover of the work vehicle. The first portion can also be mechanically decoupled from a second portion of the exhaust assembly so as to prevent the formation of bending moments at the coupling between the engine component and the first portion of the exhaust assembly. A first venturi passage can be formed at a transition between the first and second portions of the exhaust assembly, and a second venturi passage can be downstream of the first venturi passage.
F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
F01N 1/14 - Silencing apparatus characterised by method of silencing by adding air to exhaust gases
F01N 3/05 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of air, e.g. by mixing exhaust with air
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MECHANISM FOR MOVABLY MOUNTING AN UPPER STRUCTURE OF AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO A CHASSIS OF THE OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
A mechanism for movably mounting an upper structure of an off-road vehicle with respect to a chassis comprises a first part, a second part, a first linear actuator, a second linear actuator, a third linear actuator, a first link, and a second link. The first part is connected to the chassis or the upper structure. The second part is connected to the upper structure or the chassis. The linear actuators are connected by the spherical joints to the first and second parts. The first and second actuator are spaced in a first direction with a third linear actuator spaced in a second direction transverse to the first direction. A first link is connected between the first part and the second part and pivots on a first end around an axis parallel to the first direction. A second link is configured to restrict rotation against the first part within the plane.
B62D 33/067 - 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 tiltable
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
Disclosed herein are examples of tool assemblies for a work vehicle. The tool assemblies comprise a roller and a blade assembly, which may be attached to a common frame that connects the tool assembly to the work vehicle. The roller may comprise a smooth or textured roller and may be detachable from the frame. The blade assembly may be detachable from the frame and movable between two or more positions relative to the frame such that a distance between the blade assembly and a work surface can be adjusted. In some examples, the tool assemblies further comprise a position indicator to inform an operator of the relative position between the blade assembly and the frame. In some examples, the tool assemblies further comprise one or more features to prevent the tilt of the tool assembly relative to the work vehicle.
Disclosed herein are examples of tool assemblies for a work vehicle. The tool assemblies comprise a roller and a blade assembly, which may be attached to a common frame that connects the tool assembly to the work vehicle. The roller may comprise a smooth or textured roller and may be detachable from the frame. The tool assembly may further include one or more actuators to raise and lower the tool assembly. The tool assembly may also include one or more actuators to control the tilt of the tool assembly. The tool assemblies disclosed herein may additionally be associated with a controller that controls the elevation and/or tilt of the tool assembly in response to inputs such as vehicle operator inputs or worksite engineering plans.
An automatic quick connect apparatus facilitates the coupling of a work machine to an attachment. The system includes a work machine, an attachment, a coupling mechanism, and a connector mechanism mounted on the work machine and attachment to structurally latch the work machine to the attachment and connect various other components. A first connection manifold on the attachment features at least one hydraulic connector part, while a second connection manifold on the work machine includes at least one corresponding hydraulic connector part. The connector mechanism, linked to the coupling mechanism, ensures that when the coupling mechanism structurally connects the attachment to the work machine, it simultaneously actuates the connector mechanism. This actuation automatically aligns and connects the second connection manifold with the first connection manifold, engaging various other elements. This integration streamlines the attachment process, enhancing operational efficiency by synchronizing mechanical and other connections in a single automated action.
A system and method are provided for dynamic software selection for a work machine based on determined operational metrics. Update software modules are received at an onboard controller for a work machine, and an updated software package is generated comprising at least one of the received update software modules in memory associated with the onboard controller. A performance level is predicted for at least one operational metric corresponding with execution of the updated software package, and a corresponding actual performance level is automatically detected for each of the at least one operational metric. Based on a comparison between the respective actual and predicted performance levels, an intervention event is dynamically determined with respect to a continued execution of the updated software package. For example, if the performance of the work machine is worse with the update, the software may be automatically reverted to a preceding version of the software package.
A work machine having a first actuator and a second actuator for moving a work tool in a first direction and a second direction and having ground engaging mechanisms for supporting a frame of the machine and for propelling and steering the frame along a ground surface, includes a controller that can switch between a working and travel modes. In the working mode, the controller is configured to use a command signal of a first hand control to regulate a forwards or backwards propel speed and steering of the ground engaging mechanisms, and a command signal from the second hand control to control movement of the work tool. In the travel mode, the controller is configured to switch from using the forward or reverse actuation of the first hand control to using a foot control command signal responsive to an actuation of the single-acting foot control to regulate the propel speed of the ground engaging mechanisms, and is configured to receive a propel direction command signal, separate from the foot control, to control the forward or reverse propel direction of the ground engaging mechanisms.
E02F 3/34 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets with bucket-arms directly pivoted on the frames of tractors or self-propelled machines
E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver
48.
WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED CONFIGURATION SUPPORT BASED ON SELECTABLE MACHINE OPERATIONS
A system and method are provided for automated setup of a work machine for performance of an upcoming operation. User interface fields enable user input via a display unit associated with the work machine. Responsive to first user input corresponding to selection of a current operation, a group of selectable configurations are generated based on the current operation. Responsive to second user input corresponding to selection of one of the selectable configurations, respective target values are automatically set for work machine operating parameters based on the selected configuration. The operating parameters may be automatically controlled based on the respective target values, or the operator prompted by the system to manually control operating parameters to meet the target values. Such a system may for example quickly advise less experienced operators on the suggested machine configurations for their job function, and/or help speed up the configuring of machines for experienced operators.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
G07C 5/10 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time using counting means or digital clocks
Rutting data associated with a rut in a ground surface at a worksite is used to determine rut characteristics associated with the rut. Location data indicative of a current location of a work machine relative to the rut is acquired. Control data is generated to cause an actuator of the work machine to perform a mitigation operation based on the rut characteristics and the current location of the work machine.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
50.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMY ENABLEMENT SEQUENCE
An autonomy enablement system for a vehicle includes at least one controller. The at least one controller is configured to determine the vehicle is conditioned for autonomy, enable autonomy in response to the determination that the vehicle is conditioned for autonomy, and engage a redundant brake in response to the enablement of autonomy. The vehicle is conditioned for autonomy when at least a manual brake is engaged.
G05D 1/87 - Arrangements for reacting to or preventing system or operator failure using redundant control arrangements
G05D 1/248 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons generated by satellites, e.g. GPS
G05D 105/15 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for harvesting, sowing or mowing in agriculture or forestry
In a control system for a work machine a controller is configured to: receive a signal indicating a selected operating mode; receive an operating command for performance of a work task; determine a needed flow rate of hydraulic fluid needed by each of the hydraulic actuators; determine a flow split for each hydraulic actuator, the flow split being based at least in part on the selected operating mode, wherein for each of the operating modes a percentage of the needed flow rate to be provided from the secondary control valve associated with the hydraulic actuator is greater than zero; and provide command signals to each of the primary control valves and secondary control valves to accomplish the determined flow split for each of the hydraulic actuators.
E02F 3/42 - Drives for dippers, buckets, dipper-arms or bucket-arms
E02F 3/32 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets with a dipper-arm pivoted on a cantilever beam working downwardly and towards the machine, e.g. with backhoes
E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
A soil gas sampling implement includes a soil gas sensor system configured to sample soil gas at multiple depths and configured to generate a soil gas content signal corresponding to a concentration of one or more soil gas constituents of the sampled soil gas. The soil gas sensor system includes at least one sensing probe configured to collect soil gas samples. A position sensor may be configured to generate a position signal corresponding to a geographic location of the implement within the field. A controller may be functionally linked with the soil gas sensor system and the position sensor for receiving the soil gas content signal and the position signal, the controller being configured to send a command signal to the soil gas sensor system to adjust a sensing depth at which the soil gas is sampled as the implement traverses the field.
A yield characteristic is sensed and correlated to a harvested area. A agricultural characteristic index is obtained for the harvested area, and the yield characteristic is distributed across the harvested area based upon the agricultural characteristic index. The distributed yield characteristic can be used for mapping. The distributed yield characteristic can also be used for calibrating a yield sensor.
A system for balancing energy within an energy generation and distribution system of a work vehicle. The system may generate rotational motion with a diesel engine. The rotational motion of the diesel engine may power one or more generators. The one or more generators may provide electrical energy to one or more electric motors. The one or more electric motors may provide rotational motion to one or more wheel and tire assemblies. When the work vehicle is coasting and/or braking, the one or more electric motors may be used to regenerate electrical energy. The regenerated electrical energy may reduce the load on the diesel engine. To maintain the diesel engine within a preferred operating window, an exhaust brake system may be activated when the regenerated electrical energy is above a predetermined threshold and/or when the load on the diesel engine is below a predetermined threshold.
E02F 3/34 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets with bucket-arms directly pivoted on the frames of tractors or self-propelled machines
A brake system is includes a primary brake, the primary brake being an electrohydraulic brake, a redundant brake, the redundant brake being spring actuated, and at least one controller configured to control the primary brake and the redundant brake in response to a stopping signal such that the at least one controller is configured to cause the brake system to actuate the primary brake and the redundant brake simultaneously or sequentially.
B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
B60T 13/22 - Brakes applied by springs or weights and released hydraulically
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
B60W 10/10 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
B60W 50/023 - Avoiding failures by using redundant parts
56.
Treatment Plan Tailoring Based on Plant Growth Assessment
A farming machine is configured to autonomously operate in a field to accomplish a farming objective. While doing so, the farming machine may capture image data that is processed to assess plant growth in the field. The farming machine can leverage the assessed plant growth to inform treatment plans or to dynamically modify treatment plans. Dynamically modifying treatment plans includes modifying, delaying, accelerating, adding, and/or removing farming actions in a treatment plan. The farming machine may also leverage the assessed plant growth to identify sources of issues. The farming machine is also configured to generate user interactable feedback, and receive user generated instruction, to dynamically modify treatment plans.
A seed meter for agricultural planters is provided. The seed meter includes a seed disk provided in a seed disk housing. The seed meter includes a vacuum producing device configured to generate a vacuum pressure in the seed disk housing for loading seed onto the seed disk. The seed meter includes an outlet coupled to the seed disk housing. The outlet has an outlet pressure for ejecting the loaded seed from the seed meter. An advantage of such a seed meter is not having to change the seed disk between different types of seeds. Another advantage includes being able to control the output pressure and the vacuum pressure.
Provided are devices, systems, and methods related to a sand grooming vehicle which may include a rake movable between a plurality of positions and at least one user input configured to request movement of the rake to a predetermined rake position upon actuation by a user. Also included may be a vehicle control unit, which includes at least one memory and at least one processor, operable to store at least one predetermined rake position, detect actuation of the user input, and command movement of the rake to the predetermined rake position. Additionally, the sand grooming vehicle may include a display unit. The vehicle control unit may be operable to display sand grooming vehicle information on the display unit. The rake position may be rake height. An actuator may move the rake between the plurality of positions.
Provided are devices, systems, and methods related to a sand grooming vehicle having a traction system capable of moving the vehicle in reverse, a rake movable between various positions, and a vehicle control unit with at least one memory and processor. The vehicle control unit can detect a reverse request, determine the rake's position, assess if the rake meets a first criterion, and command the rake to move to meet the first criterion. In addition, the vehicle control unit may command the traction system to move in reverse. Such a reverse command may occur after the rake has been adjusted to meet the first criterion. The reverse request may be user-inputted. The first criterion may be a minimum height.
Provided are devices, systems, and methods related to a sand grooming vehicle having a rake that may move between various positions and a one-touch user input configured to allow a user to request the rake to move to a predetermined position with a single actuation. The sand grooming vehicle also includes a vehicle control unit with at least one memory and processor. The vehicle control unit is capable of storing predetermined rake positions, detecting actuation of the one-touch user input, and commanding the rake to move to the predetermined position without requiring the user to continue actuating the input. In some implementations, the predetermined rake position may be a specific rake height.
A towing assembly for an agricultural machine, which may include a towed implement and a swivel tongue including a forward end to pivotally connect about a first pivot axis to the agricultural machine and a rear end pivotally connected about a second pivot axis to the towed implement, the swivel tongue having a tongue centerline extending from the first pivot axis to the second pivot axis. The swivel tongue may include a tongue alignment marker marking the tongue centerline. The towed implement may include an implement alignment marker marking an implement centerline, which extends rearward from the second pivot axis co-linear with the tongue centerline when the towed implement is towed directly behind the swivel tongue. At least one of the tongue alignment marker or the implement alignment marker includes a protruding structure extending along the tongue centerline or the implement centerline, respectively.
A01B 59/042 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements for machines pulled or pushed by a tractor having pulling means arranged on the rear part of the tractor
A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implementsGuiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
A grass mowing vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging traction elements moveable to carry the grass mowing vehicle across a worksite and one or more cutting units configured to cut grass at the worksite. The grass mowing vehicle further includes a control system configured to adjust an off path error tolerance corresponding to the grass mowing vehicle and to automatically control the grass mowing vehicle based, at least, on the adjusted off path error tolerance.
A patch cleanup control system receives a path plan for a mowing vehicle and calculates the size and location of portions of uncut grass that will remain uncut by the mowing vehicle when the mowing vehicle executes the path plan. The path cleanup control system computes cleanup passes that cover the portions of uncut grass and modifies the path plan to incorporate the cleanup passes in a desired sequence of passes.
In an example embodiment, an electric turf vehicle includes a motor; an electric power source; and a controller configured to cause the vehicle to obtain an available discharge power of the electric power source, obtain a measured discharge power of the electric power source, determine a derated command based on the available discharge power and the measured discharge power, and controlling a voltage to the motor based on the derated command.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
A01D 34/64 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
An agricultural impact sensor senses grain strikes over a sample time and generates a sensor signal based upon the sensed grain strikes. A trend corresponding to the sensor signal is computed and an absolute difference of the sensor signal values relative to the trend is generated to obtain a set of absolute difference values. The absolute difference values are sorted, and an inflection point in the sorted absolute difference values is identified. A threshold value is generated based upon the inflection point. The agricultural impact sensor is configured to detect grain strikes using the threshold value.
A work vehicle includes an engine that generates exhaust gases that flow through an exhaust flow path, a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), a nitrogen-oxide (NOx) reduction device, a tank of hydrogen gas, and a temperature sensor sensing a temperature associated with the exhaust gases proximate the DOC. The DOC and the NOx reduction device are disposed in the exhaust flow path. In addition, the work vehicle includes a flow control device between the tank of hydrogen gas and the exhaust flow path between the engine and the DOC. The flow control device is operable to control a flow of hydrogen gas from the tank of hydrogen gas into the exhaust flow path and the flow of hydrogen gas is adjusted in accordance with the sensed temperature.
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
69.
SPEED-BASED IMPLEMENT COMMANDS ON A MOWING VEHICLE
A speed-based raise/lower control system receives a path plan for use in navigating a grass mowing vehicle. A lookahead processor looks ahead by a lookahead distance to determine whether an implement control event (such as a raise event or a lower event) is to occur within the lookahead distance. A dynamic actuation point identifier calculates a location of an actuation point, where a command is to be issued to commence the implement control event, based upon a current speed of the mowing vehicle. The dynamic actuation point identifier continues to update the location of the actuation point based upon a current speed of the mowing vehicle until a location of the mowing vehicle is within a threshold distance of the location of the actuation point. An actuation control signal generator generates the actuation control command signal to commence the implement control event when the current position of the mowing vehicle is within the threshold distance of the location of the actuation point.
A grass mowing vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging traction elements moveable to carry the grass mowing vehicle across a worksite and one or more cutting units configured to cut grass at the worksite. The grass mowing vehicle further includes a control system configured to: generate a path plan for a mowing operation of a plurality of separate mowing areas of a worksite, the path plan including a set of respective swaths corresponding to each separate mowing area, wherein a subset of swaths of a first set of respective swaths are aligned with a subset of swaths of a second set of respective swaths; and automatically control the grass mowing vehicle based, at least, on the path plan.
A local confirmation criteria detector on a grass mowing vehicle detects criteria indicative of whether a local supervisor presence confirmation is to be performed. If so, a perception system on the grass mowing vehicle detects the presence of an supervisor and generates a sensor signal. A presence confirmation system processes the sensor signal generated by the perception sensor to identify one or more characteristics of the supervisor. Local supervisor presence relative to the grass mowing vehicle is confirmed based upon the one or more characteristics of the supervisor.
A welding wire consumption monitoring system includes a coupler mateable with a drive wheel of a welding wire feeder, a bracket attachable to the welding wire feeder, and a sensor mounted to the bracket and coupled to the coupler for detecting rotation of the drive wheel. The sensor is configured to generate one or more rotation signals and a controller is in communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to receive the one or more rotation signals, determine an available amount of wire based on the one or more rotation signals, compare the available amount of wire to a threshold amount of wire, and execute a corresponding response strategy.
A method for automatically detecting a loading process to be carried out by a working vehicle includes switching, via a control unit, a drive characteristic of the travel drive from a normal operating mode to a loading operating mode in a first checking step when the control unit detects an impending loading process for picking up a load material with a loading device, maintaining, via the control unit, the loading operating mode in a subsequent, second checking step when the control unit detects a loading process already taking place, and switching, via the control unit, from the normal operating mode to the loading operating mode when the control unit detects the switch was not performed in the first checking step.
A gearwheel includes a gearwheel side and a rear side opposite the gearwheel side, the rear side of the gearwheel including a microstructure having a depth between 100 μm and 0.1 μm inclusive.
An impeller blower assembly for a crop residue chopping and distribution arrangement of a combine harvester having a rotor which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and around the circumference of which a number of impeller paddles are distributed, includes the impeller paddles composed of and manufactured form ductile cast iron.
A grass mowing vehicle may include a perception system, traction system, alert system, and control system. The control system may generate first and second detection zones, which may be variable in size; the first detection zone may be positioned between the mowing machine and the second detection zone, separated by an inner boundary. The control system may determine the location of at least one object relative to the vehicle and generate an alert for at least a predetermined length of time via the alert system when an object is located in the second detection zone. The control system may also determine the size of the second detection zone, which may be based on the time needed for an object to transition from an outer boundary of the second detection zone to the inner boundary, given the vehicle's current velocity, which may be equal to the predetermined length of time.
A01D 34/43 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a horizontal axis, e.g. cutting-cylinders mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A signal processor in an agricultural system aggregates sensor samples to obtain an aggregated sensor value. A localization system identifies sensor samples used to obtain the aggregated sensor value and generates a localized sensor value. The agricultural system generates an action signal based on the localized sensor value.
A control system for controlling the down pressure applied to a soil-engaging component of an agricultural implement includes a down pressure actuator coupled to the soil-engaging component, and an energy storage device and a piston-containing cylinder are coupled to each other by a system containing pressurized fluid. A check valve is coupled between the energy storage device and the down pressure actuator to control the flow of the pressurized fluid from the energy storage device to the cylinder. A controllable relief valve and variable orifice are coupled between the down pressure actuator and the energy storage device to control the flow of the pressurized fluid from the cylinder to the energy storage device. A controller supplies control signals to the relief valve and variable orifice to control the flow of the pressurized fluid from the cylinder to the energy storage device based on the pressure of the pressurized fluid.
A01B 63/111 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means regulating working depth of implements
A01B 63/24 - Tools or tool-holders adjustable relatively to the frame
A01C 5/04 - Machines for making or covering holes for sowing or planting
A01C 5/06 - Machines for making or covering drills or furrows for sowing or planting
A01C 7/20 - Parts of seeders for conducting and depositing seed
79.
UTILIZING TORQUE CHARACTERISTIC TO DETECT PRODUCT FLOW THROUGH A METER
Material is dispensed by a rotary dispenser into a delivery conduit from a tank and delivered to a tool on an agricultural machine. A sensor detects a torque characteristic indicative of torque applied to drive the rotary dispenser. A blockage state of the dispenser is generated based on the torque characteristic. The agricultural machine is controlled based on the blockage state.
G01L 5/12 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring axial thrust in a rotary shaft, e.g. of propulsion plants
A head for an agricultural machine includes a frame with a center segment defining a first longitudinal axis and a wing defining a second longitudinal axis. The head also includes a motion control assembly connecting the center segment and the wing such that the wing is movable relative to the center segment between a deployed position and a non-deployed position. The motion control assembly is configured to maintain the second longitudinal axis in a parallel relationship with the first longitudinal axis as the wing moves between the deployed position and the non-deployed position, and the wing is movable from the deployed position to the non- deployed position along a continuous arc.
A system for modifying a compliance of a downforce actuator of an agricultural machine. The system has a row unit coupled to a tool bar through a linkage assembly, an actuator configured to selectively alter the downforce applied to the row unit, the actuator having a downforce side configured to bias the row unit towards an underlying surface and an upforce side configured to bias the row unit away from the underlying surface, an actuator assembly configured to selectively provide fluid to the downforce side and the upforce side of the actuator, and a control system configured to selectively engage the actuator assembly to modify a downforce pressure provided to the downforce side and an upforce pressure provided to the upforce side. The control system is configured to selectively transition the actuator between a first compliance configuration and a second compliance configuration.
A01B 63/111 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means regulating working depth of implements
A01B 63/114 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means regulating working depth of implements to achieve a constant working depth
A01C 5/06 - Machines for making or covering drills or furrows for sowing or planting
A01C 7/08 - Broadcast seedersSeeders depositing seeds in rows
82.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF AGRICULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS
A system and method for using information captured by a point cloud sensor to determine one or more agricultural characteristics, including, for example, characteristics relating to a planting operation and the associated performance or settings of an associated agricultural machine. The point cloud sensor can be configured to capture information via light in either the near infrared light spectrum or a short wavelength infrared light spectrum. A controller can identify different objects represented by the captured information, including particular specific properties of those objects, from distinctive reflectance characteristics, as provided by the captured information. Additionally, the captured information can provide detailed information, including plant depth, seed orientation, seed health, and variances in fertilizer applications. The controller can further determine from the captured information whether the identified objects, or associated identified properties, necessitates either or both a proactive adjustment and reactive adjustment in the operation of the agricultural machine.
A01B 63/111 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means regulating working depth of implements
A01C 5/06 - Machines for making or covering drills or furrows for sowing or planting
A01C 7/06 - Seeders combined with fertilising apparatus
G01N 21/3554 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for determining moisture content
A system and method are provided for operating a work machine (e.g., grader, scraper) which travels across and works a ground surface via a work implement moveable relative to a machine frame. An initial three dimensional (3D) position is determined for a point of interest (POI) associated with the work implement, for example using a GNSS receiver associated with the work implement. A target profile for the ground surface is determined in the 3D coordinate system. During a working operation which includes travel of the work machine via multiple headings across the work area, current headings and positions are continuously monitored in the 3D coordinate system for the POI relative to the initial position, and control signals are generated to at least one actuator for automatically controlling the current position of the POI relative to a corresponding position of the target profile within the 3D coordinate system.
A work machine includes a system of at least one tag device and multiple anchor devices. The tag device is positioned on a portion of the work machine that moves with respect to a base portion of the work machine. The anchor devices are positioned in respective known, fixed locations in a coordinate system of the base portion of the work machine. The tag device polls the anchor devices and receives responses from the anchor devices. The respective time duration from polling one of the anchor devices to receiving a response from the anchor device is used to calculate a respective distance between the tag device and the anchor device. The respective calculated distances and the known locations of the anchor devices are used to determine the location of the tag device in the coordinate system of the work machine.
E02F 3/34 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets with bucket-arms directly pivoted on the frames of tractors or self-propelled machines
E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
E02F 9/08 - SuperstructuresSupports for superstructures
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems
G01S 13/76 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systemsAnalogous systems wherein pulse-type signals are transmitted
87.
HIGH-PRESSURE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH COOLING SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLES
A clutch cooling system for a work vehicle manages pressurized hydraulic fluid to cool transmission friction clutches. The system includes a hydraulic accumulator that harvests and stores pressurized fluid from vehicle hydraulic circuits, a flow controller regulating fluid delivery, temperature sensors monitoring the clutches, and a control unit. Based on monitored temperatures, the control unit commands the flow controller to deliver stored pressurized fluid from the accumulator through the clutch cooling circuit to cool friction discs within the clutches. This system enables enhanced cooling during high-demand operations by utilizing previously harvested hydraulic pressure. The system's higher available pressure enables utilization of existing lubrication passages within transmissions, facilitating integration without requiring modifications to flow passages, while maintaining compatibility with existing transmission architectures.
Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed for control panels and user interfaces for heavy equipment vehicles. An example apparatus includes processor circuitry to: identify functionality of a plurality of control operations of agricultural or construction equipment; identify frequency of use of the plurality of control operations; identify one or more sequences of use of the control operations; present a plurality of icons simultaneously on a user interface based on at least one of the frequency of use or the one or more sequences of use, respective icons indicative of the functionality of the control operation; and cause a change in an operating parameter of the agricultural or construction equipment based on an operator selection of one of the plurality of icons.
B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
B60K 35/80 - Arrangements for controlling instruments
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
An air cart includes a plurality of primary chutes. The air cart further includes a plurality of metering devices, where each metering device of the plurality of metering devices is coupled to a corresponding primary chute of the plurality of primary chutes and is configured to deposit seed at a metering rate within the corresponding primary chute of the plurality of primary chutes. The metering rate of each metering device is individually configurable. One or more blowers are configured to produce a plurality of airstreams within the plurality of primary chutes, such that each of the plurality of primary chutes has an air flow rate. A controller is configured to receive the metering rate of each metering device and individually control each air flow rate of the plurality of primary chutes based on the metering rate of the metering device coupled to the corresponding primary chute.
A residue detection system is provided for analyzing chaffer material collected from a flow of a crop material residue along a chaffer of a cleaning shoe of an agricultural machine. The system can include a gate that, when open, accommodates a flow of chaffer material into a trough that can contain another crop material residue. An optical device can capture information of the chaffer material within the trough that can be used to determine a property of the chaffer material. The system can determine whether captured information includes chaffer material in different ways, including based on a time delay between the opening of the gate and obtaining the captured information. The chaffer material property can also be determined based on an amount residue detected within a field of view of the optical device. The determined property can be used to update functions and operations that seek to minimize grain loss.
An arrangement is provided for automatically supervising a transfer process in which harvested material is transferred from a harvesting machine into a cargo container of a transport vehicle. The arrangement is equipped with an electronic control unit configured to generate, on the basis of signals supplied thereto, a positioning signal for one or more actuators to influence the location of the impact point of the harvested material in the cargo container in terms of transferring the harvested material to a target position in the cargo container with a predeterminable response sensitivity to a deviation between the target position and the actual position of the impact point. The control unit increases the response sensitivity when transfer losses are detected.
A work machine has an under carriage coupled to traction elements and an upper house that is rotatably coupled to the under carriage. A plurality of image sensors mounted to the upper house capture overlapping images around portions of a periphery of the work machine. An image processing system combines the images from the image sensors to generate a combined image around the periphery of the work machine. A dynamic display generation system identifies a portion of the combined display to display to an operator based on a swing angle identifying an angle by which the upper house is rotated relative to the under carriage, and based on a direction of travel of the work machine.
E02F 3/32 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets with a dipper-arm pivoted on a cantilever beam working downwardly and towards the machine, e.g. with backhoes
H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
A wet clutch includes a first friction disk including a first friction material having a first arrangement of cooling channels with a first fluid distribution, a second friction disk including a second friction material having a second arrangement of cooling channels with a second fluid distribution, the second arrangement of cooling channels being different from the first arrangement of cooling channels, and a separator disk positioned between the first and second friction disks.
Provided are devices, systems, and methods related to a grass mowing machine having a plurality of rows of cutting units. The cutting units may be movable between a plurality of positions. The cutting units may be staggered horizontally. The grass mowing machine may further have a controller that is operable to detect a request to move the cutting units to a different position, command the first row of cutting unit(s) to move to the requested position, determine the distance traveled by the grassing mowing machine after the first cutting unit row cutting units are moved to the different position, and command movement of the second row of cutting unit(s) such that an approximately straight mow line is created across a total desired cutting width of the grass mowing machine.
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
96.
DETERMINING A STATE PRESCRIPTION FOR A FARMING MACHINE
A farming machine and corresponding methods for determining a state prescription for an autonomous farming machine are disclosed. This method can optimize a farming machine’s machine states during its navigation through an operating environment to meet specific farming objectives. A prescription generation module, composed of a point identification model and an optimization model, identifies interaction points in the field based on a series of features and metadata and calculates optimal machine states at each interaction point. Objective scores are calculated for potential machine states, with the highest scoring state identified as the optimal state for the prescription. This system can select states for the prescription based on factors including environmental conditions, farming actions, and objective adherence. The method is designed to promote efficient machine use, path determination, and overall agricultural productivity.
A work vehicle includes a work implement movable relative to a frame. A hydraulic control circuit includes a pump, a reservoir and a hydraulic actuator. A hydraulic control valve controls supply of hydraulic fluid between the pump, the actuator and the reservoir. A proportional pressure regulating valve selectively communicates the rod end of the hydraulic actuator with the pump and the reservoir. At least one position sensor is configured to detect a position of the work implement relative to the vehicle frame. A controller includes a ride control mode configured such that the controller controls the proportional pressure regulating valve to actively regulate the fluid pressure at the rod end of the hydraulic actuator as a function of the at least one position signal.
A work machine includes an implement that carries an object. A vision system detects the endpoints of the object relative to the implement and provides those endpoints to a damage avoidance control system. The damage avoidance control system generates control signals to avoid a collision between the object and a part of the work machine.
A method of controlling a tractor coupled to a grain cart includes determining an angle that a grain cart is pivoted, relative to a tractor, at a coupling point between the tractor and grain cart, receiving a distance sensor signal indicative of a distance from the tractor to a linear surface of a stationary grain trailer in a grain cart unloading operation from the grain cart to the stationary grain trailer, and generating a steering output based on the distance from the tractor to the linear surface of the stationary grain trailer, the determined angle, and a prescribed lateral distance from the linear surface of the stationary grain trailer. A steering system is controlled based on the steering output to maintain the prescribed lateral distance from the linear surface of the stationary grain trailer.
A self-propelled ground compactor includes a front carriage and a rear carriage pivotally connected to the front carriage for steering the ground compactor. A drive unit and a cooling system are provided on the front carriage. The cooling system includes at least one cooler through which a medium to be cooled and cooling air can flow, and a cooling air blower. At least one cooler is arranged on a rear side of the front carriage facing the rear carriage in such a way that the cooling air flowing through the at least one cooler arranged on the rear side of the front carriage facing the rear carriage exits from the at least one cooler arranged on the rear side of the front carriage facing the rear carriage towards the rear carriage.
