Abstract

A system for removing debris from an agricultural harvester is provided herein. The system includes a chopper assembly configured to receive and process crop material. The chopper assembly can define an outlet through which a stream of processed crop material is discharged from the chopper assembly. The outlet defines an outlet vertical height and a center point of the outlet. A splitter is positioned downstream of the chopper assembly. The splitter at least partially extends within the stream of processed crop material discharged from the chopper assembly and is positioned above the center point of the outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01F 29/12 - Discharge means

Abstract

A crop intake device for an agricultural harvester includes a frame and a crop pickup unit, pivotably mounted to the frame. The crop pickup unit includes a rotatable reel, at least one support member, and first and second suspension springs. The reel has tines configured for picking up crop from a field. The support member is arranged for supporting the crop pickup unit on the field during use, and is pivotable relative to the reel for setting a minimum height of the tines by moving the reel between a lowered configuration and a raised configuration. A perpendicular distance between the first suspension spring and a pivot point of the crop pickup unit on the frame increases when moving the reel towards the raised configuration. A lifting torque provided by the second suspension spring on the crop pickup unit increases when moving the reel towards the raised configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers
• A01D 89/00 - Pick-ups for loaders, chaff-cutters, balers, field-threshers, or the like

Abstract

An agricultural crop baler having a frame, wheels, tailgate, baling chamber, ramp, and an arm attached to the frame and movable between a first position in which the arm extends along a first lateral side of the bale ejection path and does not intersect the bale ejection path, and a second position in which the arm extends along the first lateral side of the bale ejection path and intersects the bale ejection path. The baler also includes an actuator operatively connected between the frame and the arm and configured to move the arm between the first and second positions, and a control system configured to operate the actuator. A method is also provided, in which a baler arm contacts a side of the bale to generate a force on the bale in a direction transverse to the forward direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/08 - Baling presses for straw, hay or the like Details
• A01F 15/07 - Rotobalers, i.e. machines for forming cylindrical bales by winding and pressing

Abstract

An actuator assembly for moving an unload tube of an agricultural vehicle between stowed and deployed positions. The actuator assembly includes a mount that is configured to be fixed to a fixed mounting point on the agricultural vehicle. An actuator of the actuator assembly has a first end that is mounted to the mount and a second end that is mounted to the unload tube for moving the unload tube between the stowed and deployed positions. A tension rod of the actuator assembly has a first end that is pivotably mounted to the mount and a second end that is mounted to a fixed tension rod mounting point located either on or adjacent the unload tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines

Abstract

A combine harvester includes a chassis and a cleaning fan assembly connected to the chassis. The cleaning fan assembly includes a first housing fixedly mounted to the chassis or other point on the combine harvester. A second housing is mounted to the first housing. A hub of the second housing is circumferentially surrounded by a hub of the first housing. A fan motor is fixedly mounted to the second housing. A driveshaft is non-rotatably mounted to the rotatable output shaft of the fan motor. A first bearing is arranged between the second hub and the driveshaft. A second bearing is arranged between the first hub and the second hub. The second bearing is configured to compensate for angular misalignment between the first hub and the second hub.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities

Abstract

A method of determining a crop yield of a field harvested by a windrower includes receiving, from a header sensor, header data indicative of a load experienced by a header of the windrower, the header including a cutter configured to cut plant material and a conditioning system configured to condition the plant material. The method further includes receiving, from a location sensor, location data indicative of a location of the windrower, and determining the crop yield at the location of the windrower based on the header data and the location data.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters

Abstract

An agricultural system includes a cutter bar assembly with a first knife section and a second knife section. The agricultural system also includes a drive system associated with the cutter bar assembly and having a first drive assembly configured to drive movement of the first knife section and a second drive assembly configured to drive movement of the second knife section. The agricultural system further includes a controller configured to receive signals indicative of a relative phase between the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly and provide control signals to adjust the relative phase between the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly to maintain the relative phase at a target relative phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A chain guide for a wall of a grain elevator of an agricultural vehicle. The chain guide includes an elongated body. A rib extends from a surface of the elongated body, the rib being configured to engage with a chain of the grain elevator. A mating surface is either formed on or in the body, and the mating surface is configured to be connected to the wall of the grain elevator.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 61/04 - Chains

Abstract

A fan assembly includes two or more axial flow fans rotatably mounted on a support structure. The fans are of the adjustable pitch type, i.e., each fan includes a pitch adjustment mechanism that is actuatable by axially shifting a positioning rod extending outward from the hub of the fan. The assembly further includes a control member and a plurality of adjustment mechanisms coupled respectively to the positioning rods and to the control member in such a way that the position of the control member determines the axial position of the positioning rods and thereby the pitch of the blades of all the fans of the assembly. A single actuator is configured to actuate a movement of the control member.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 29/063 - Lubrication specially adapted for elastic fluid pumps
• F04D 29/32 - Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids for axial-flow pumps
• F04D 29/36 - Blade mountings adjustable
• F04D 29/38 - Blades
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines

Abstract

A control system for controlling a pickup assembly attached to an agricultural harvester. The pickup assembly includes: a pickup drum with pickup tines operable to pick up crop from the ground for transport to a crop inlet of the harvester during active rotation of the pickup drum; and one or more drive systems operable to rotate the pickup drum in a pickup direction. The control system includes: a detector for detecting a foreign object in the picked-up crop; and one or more controllers configured to: receive a signal from the detector that is indicative of a foreign object in the picked-up crop; and in dependence on the received signal, control the one or more drive systems to: stop active rotation of the pickup drum; and resist rotation of the pickup drum in a direction opposing the pickup direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 89/00 - Pick-ups for loaders, chaff-cutters, balers, field-threshers, or the like
• A01D 69/03 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers fluid

Abstract

An agricultural harvester includes a swath detection system for determining a distribution of a swath in a field and a method of its use. The swath detection system includes: a swath sensor attached to the harvester and disposed to capture scan data of the distribution of the swath in the field; a sensor accelerometer disposed to capture sensor acceleration data at the same time as the swath sensor captures the scan data; and a controller operatively coupled to the swath sensor and the sensor accelerometer. The controller is configured to temporally correlate the scan data with the sensor acceleration data and merge the scan data whilst spatially aligning the scan data in dependence of the temporally correlated sensor acceleration data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
• G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

Abstract

A system for cleaning sensor assemblies of an agricultural harvester includes an elevator assembly configured to convey harvested crop material, with the elevator including an elevator frame. Furthermore, the system includes a sensor assembly positioned within the elevator assembly, with the sensor assembly including a weigh plate coupled to the elevator frame such that the weigh plate and the elevator frame define a gap therebetween. The sensor assembly further includes a load sensor coupled between the elevator frame and the weigh plate such that the load sensor is configured to generate data indicative of a weight of the harvested crop material present on the weigh plate. Additionally, the system includes a cleaning device configured to remove debris from the gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines
• B08B 1/16 - Rigid blades, e.g. scrapersFlexible blades, e.g. wipers

Abstract

A system for an agricultural harvester system can include an elevator configured to receive a flow of a harvested material. A chain can have a first portion positioned above the elevator and a second portion positioned below the elevator. A sensor assembly can be positioned between the elevator and the second portion. The sensor assembly can have a field of view that is directed towards a top portion of the elevator and configured to generate a first set of data. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly. The computing system can be configured to receive the first set of data and generate an estimated weight of the harvested material based at least partially on the first set of data associated with the harvested material transferred along the elevator during a defined interval.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 61/04 - Chains

Abstract

The invention provides a positioning apparatus (17) for a rotary combine harvester (100) having a threshing concave (6a) and a separation grate (6b). The apparatus (17) has a concave adjustor mechanism for adjusting a threshing gap between the threshing concave (6a) and a rotor or rotors (5) of the harvester (100). The concave adjustor mechanism has a concave actuator (33) including a concave hydraulic cylinder having an adjustable hydraulic pressure to cause rotation of a concave control arm (31) so as to control a position of the threshing concave (6a). The apparatus (17) also has a grate adjustor mechanism for adjusting a separation gap between the separation grate (6b) and the rotor or rotors (5) of the harvester (100). The grate actuator mechanism has a grate actuator (330) including a grate hydraulic cylinder having an adjustable hydraulic pressure to cause rotation of the grate control arm (310) so as to control a position of the separation grate (6b). The concave hydraulic cylinder and the grate hydraulic cylinder both extend in a longitudinal direction (X) of the apparatus (17). Advantageously, the threshing and separation gaps may be adjusted independently and relatively quickly. Also advantageously, the invention provides a compact, space-saving layout for the apparatus (17).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 12/28 - Devices for adjusting the concaves
• A01F 12/56 - Driving mechanisms for the threshing parts

Abstract

A system for an agricultural harvester can include a support structure configured to be operably coupled with an elevator housing. A carrier can be operably coupled with the support structure. A vision-based sensor can be operably coupled with the carrier. One or more light sources can be operably coupled with the carrier. A panel can be positioned along a portion of the carrier. A cleaning system can be configured to remove debris from the panel positioned between at least one of the vision-based sensor and the one or more light sources. A computing system performs various operations. The operations can include determining a detected percentage of pixels within the data indicating debris on the panel on the panel and initiating a cleaning routine to remove at least a portion of the debris from the panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines

Abstract

A control system for an agricultural harvester includes a crop inlet with infeed rollers for collecting crop from a pickup assembly connected to the harvester; and a lift assembly for moving the pickup assembly from an operational configuration, in which the pickup assembly is operable to pick up crop from the ground and to convey the picked-up crop to the crop inlet of the harvester, to a non-operational configuration. The control system includes a detector for detecting a foreign object in the collected crop; and one or more controllers configured to (i) receive a signal from the detector that is indicative of a foreign object in the collected crop while the pickup assembly is in the operational configuration; and (ii) control the lift assembly to raise the pickup assembly, away from the crop on the ground, to the non-operational condition, in dependence on the received signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 89/00 - Pick-ups for loaders, chaff-cutters, balers, field-threshers, or the like
• A01D 90/02 - Loading means

Abstract

A combine harvester with a grain tank for storing harvested grain, an unload conveyor for unloading the harvested grain stored in the grain tank into a nearby grain hauling vehicle, a chopper for chopping residue straw, and a spreader system for spreading the chopped residue straw in an area behind the combine harvester. The combine harvester further includes a radar-based residue monitoring system for monitoring a spreading distribution of the chopped residue straw. A controller is configured to receive sensor signals from one or more radar sensors of the radar-based residue monitoring system, and to detect a presence of the nearby grain hauling vehicle based on the received sensor signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Abstract

A backsheet extension for an agricultural header includes a deflector configured to couple to a top frame member of the agricultural header. The top frame member is positioned proximate to a compression auger of the agricultural header, and the deflector is configured to extend upwardly from the top frame member to block crop material from exiting the agricultural header. Furthermore, a leading edge of the deflector is configured to be positioned forward of the top frame member and to strip the crop material from the compression auger, and the deflector extends from the leading edge to a trailing edge.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/00 - Accessories for harvesters or mowers
• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines

Abstract

A crop container monitor for monitoring a fill-state of an open-top crop container during a harvesting operation, the crop container monitor comprising: at least one radiation sensor positionable at an upper end of a wall of the open-top crop container to receive radiation from an interior of the open-top crop container; and a controller configured to: receive a sensing signal from the at least one radiation sensor, wherein the sensing signal is representative of the received radiation; determine a propagation distance from the at least one radiation sensor to a point from which the received radiation was scattered, reflected or emitted, based on the sensing signal; and output the fill-state of the open-top crop container based on the propagation distance.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 23/292 - Light
• A01D 90/10 - Unloading means

Abstract

A combine harvester comprises a threshing system and a cleaning system. The cleaning system comprises a crop flow sensing system configured to monitor a lateral distribution of crop on the cleaning system. The threshing system comprises a return pan configured to guide the threshed and separated grain in a forward direction towards the cleaning system. The combine harvester further comprises a hillside compensation system, configured to control the cleaning system in order to adjust the lateral distribution of crop on the cleaning system. The hillside compensation system is further configured to control the return pan separately from the cleaning system and depending on the lateral distribution of crop on the cleaning system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 12/18 - Threshing devices
• A01F 12/44 - Grain cleanersGrain separators

Abstract

A controller for an agricultural harvester in a fleet of agricultural harvesters is configured to receive crop flow sensor output data from a plurality of on-board harvester sensors, and determine a current value of each of one or more harvesting performance parameters depending on the received crop flow sensor output data. The controller is configured to receive fleet data indicative of one or more operational parameters of at least one further agricultural harvester in the fleet. The controller is configured to determine a ground speed for the agricultural harvester depending on the current value of the one or more harvesting performance parameters relative to respective target values and the received fleet data. The controller is configured to generate an output signal in dependence on the determined ground speed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/65 - Following a desired speed profile
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• G05D 1/69 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles
• G05D 105/15 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for harvesting, sowing or mowing in agriculture or forestry
• G05D 107/20 - Land use

Abstract

An automation system is configured to automatically adjust an operational setting of an agricultural vehicle while performing an operation in a field in order to adjust an operational output parameter of the agricultural vehicle. A method of training the automation system comprises receiving operational information including at least a location of the agricultural vehicle and georeferenced field information. The method further comprises, based on the location of the agricultural vehicle and the georeferenced field information, deciding to run a training sequence. The training sequence comprises measuring the operational output parameter, changing the operational setting, monitoring a subsequent change of the operational output parameter, and updating the automation system based on the changing of the operational setting and the subsequent change of the operational parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• A01B 79/02 - Methods for working soil combined with other agricultural processing, e.g. fertilising, planting

Abstract

An agricultural system for monitoring throughput of a feeder configured for use with a harvester performing a harvesting operation within a field may include a feeder housing and a feed assembly configured to direct a first flow of harvested materials and a second flow of harvested materials through the feeder. The agricultural system may further include a first sensor configured to generate first data indicative of the first flow of harvested materials through a first lateral section of the feeder. Similarly, the agricultural system may include a second sensor configured to generate second data indicative of the second flow of harvested materials through a second lateral section of the feeder. Additionally, the agricultural system may include a computing system configured to determine whether the harvester is on-row based at least in part on the first data and the second data.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• G01C 21/00 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups

Abstract

A method for operating an agricultural vehicle, the method including: generating an overdrive torque at a drive wheel motor of at least one ground drive system; transmitting the overdrive torque to the engine via a hydraulic ground drive circuit and a ground drive pump, to thereby bias the engine to operate at an increased rotation speed; measuring an engine rotation speed; comparing the engine rotation speed to a threshold value; and upon determining that the engine rotation speed satisfies the threshold value, operating the auxiliary hydraulic component of an auxiliary hydraulic system to generate a braking torque at a respective auxiliary pump, and transmitting each the braking torque to the engine to bias the engine to operate at a decreased rotation speed. An agricultural vehicle having a control system to perform the method is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 69/00 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers
• A01D 69/03 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers fluid
• A01D 69/08 - Clutches
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60K 17/14 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing the motor of fluid or electric gearing being disposed in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off

Abstract

A residue deflection assembly for a crop loss monitoring system includes a residue deflector configured to be positioned rearward of a row unit of a header of an agricultural harvester relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural harvester. The residue deflector is configured to direct residue away from a field of view of a camera of the crop loss monitoring system and to enable crop material to be present within the field of view of the camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 75/00 - Accessories for harvesters or mowers

Abstract

In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a system for calibrating a harvester. The system includes a yield sensor configured to detect a flow of crop material discharged from the harvester and output data indicative of a flow rate of the crop material, and a wireless communication device configured to receive a transport vehicle communication from a transport vehicle. The transport vehicle communication includes a weight of a crop material in a transport receptacle. The system also includes a computing system in data communication with the wireless communication device. The computing system is configured to determine a time rate of change of the weight and is further configured to determine a yield sensor calibration update based on a time delay determination between the flow rate of the crop materials and the time rate of change of the weight.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 25/10 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of flowmeters
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 90/10 - Unloading means
• G01G 19/08 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for incorporation in vehicles

Abstract

A crop residue spreader for an agricultural harvester having a spreader frame with counter-rotating impellers for discharging crop residue and a distribution hood mounted in close proximity to the impellers for deflecting crop residue discharged by the impellers. A common structural member independently supports both the spreader frame and the distribution hood. The distribution hood is movably connected to the common structural member, such that the distribution hood may be moved away from the spreader discharge to provide additional clearance for discharged crop residue to exit the spreader.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters

Abstract

A feederhouse assembly for an agricultural vehicle includes a feederhouse frame including at least four interconnected walls, an open front end, an open rear end, and a hollow space circumscribed by the four interconnected walls. A header adapter is moveable relative to the feederhouse frame. The header adapter has an adapter sidewall disposed adjacent a feederhouse sidewall of the four interconnected walls. A torque stop is positioned within a gap formed between the feederhouse sidewall and the adapter sidewall. The torque stop has a low-friction bearing surface that is configured for bearing directly on one of the adapter sidewall and the feederhouse sidewall upon deformation of the frame to reduce friction between the adapter sidewall and the feederhouse sidewall.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers

Abstract

At least one thermal imaging camera mounted or positionable in a location that enables the camera to capture a thermal image of at least part of one lateral side of a harvester when the harvester is operational in a field. The camera may for example be mounted on a movable component or subsystem of the harvester, such as the unloading tube of a combine harvester according to an embodiment of the invention. When the unloading tube is in the unloading position, the camera is enabled to capture an image of the unloading side of the harvester. The system further includes a processing unit and a control unit, configured to process and analyze captured thermal images, and compare temperature-related parameters derived from said images to a threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 5/48 - ThermographyTechniques using wholly visual means
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 90/10 - Unloading means
• G01J 5/00 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
• G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

Abstract

A header assembly for an agricultural vehicle includes a header having a lower surface and at least one gauge wheel assembly. The gauge wheel assembly includes a gauge wheel and a coupling mechanism coupling the gauge wheel to the header. The coupling mechanism includes a hydraulic cylinder configured to selectively extend from a retracted configuration towards an extended configuration to urge a lower edge of the gauge wheel below and away from the lower surface of the header, and a biasing element arranged to bias the hydraulic cylinder to the retracted configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• F15B 1/04 - Accumulators
• F15B 13/04 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor
• F15B 19/00 - Testing fluid-pressure actuator systems or apparatus, so far as not provided for elsewhere

Abstract

The pickup header comprises a header frame and one or more reel assemblies. Each reel assembly comprises a reel provided with a plurality of pickup tines, and further comprises a plurality of tine guides for guiding the tines at the back of the reel assembly. One or more of said tine guides comprises an upright wall portion having a concave front edge, wherein along at least the upper half of said front edge, the tine guide further comprises a ridge portion that extends laterally outward from the wall portion. The ridge portion realizes improved guidance of deformed or bent tines compared to existing designs, so that such tines are forced to move within a desired path, without interfering with adjacent tines. The one or more tine guides may be provided in the form of integrally formed pieces obtainable by injection molding or casting.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 89/00 - Pick-ups for loaders, chaff-cutters, balers, field-threshers, or the like

Abstract

A mounting mechanism for a signal-receiving module for an agricultural harvester includes a folding four-bar linkage having a ground link fixed to the folding cover of a grain tank. The mechanism holds the signal receiving module in a horizontal position at the highest position above the agricultural harvester when the grain tank cover is in the both the open and closed positions. Also, a kit for mounting a signal-receiving module to a folding grain tank cover on an agricultural harvester, a grain tank for an agricultural harvester including the mounting mechanism, and an agricultural harvester including the mounting mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines

Abstract

A crop processing assembly includes a tube-shaped cage structure and a threshing and separation rotor mounted in the cage structure. The cage structure includes one or more curved gratings at the bottom and a cover at the top, so that the rotation of the rotor actuates the movement of crops along a helicoidal path through the gap between the rotor and the cover and gratings. Inclined guide vanes are arranged on the inner surface of the cover to provide guidance to the crops. The cover includes a step between an upstream portion of the cover and a downstream portion of the cover, so that the gap between the rotor and the cover is larger in the downstream portion than in the upstream portion. The step is oriented at an oblique inclination angle, when the cover is regarded in a parallel projection view from a position above the step.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 7/06 - Threshing apparatus with rotating tools with axles in line with the feeding direction
• A01F 12/18 - Threshing devices

Abstract

An agricultural harvester includes a header with a pickup mechanism for picking up crop from a field and a feeder for feeding the crop into the agricultural harvester for further processing. The feeder is pivotably connected to a chassis of the agricultural harvester via at least one lift cylinder. The header is connected to the feeder for pivoting therewith and includes a pickup mechanism supported by a frame. The header further includes at least one wheel for supporting the frame on the ground. A sensor is configured to detect a ground surface composition in an area behind the pickup mechanism, while a control system is operably coupled to the at least one lift cylinder and the sensor, and configured to operate the at least one lift cylinder to adjust a pressure that the header exerts on the ground in dependence of the detected ground surface composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 89/00 - Pick-ups for loaders, chaff-cutters, balers, field-threshers, or the like

Abstract

An agricultural system comprising: an agricultural rake for a raking operation comprising gathering cut crop material into a windrow, the agricultural rake comprising: a crop condition sensor positioned on the agricultural rake to detect a condition of the cut-crop material prior to, during, and/or after, windrow formation; wherein the agricultural system further comprises: a controller configured to: receive crop condition data from the crop condition sensor; determine a process parameter for a subsequent agricultural process to the raking operation, based on the crop condition data; and output the process parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• A01D 78/10 - Haymakers with tines moving with respect to the machine with tine-carrying rotary heads or wheels the tines rotating about a substantially vertical axis
• G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance

Abstract

A cleaning system includes cleaning sieves for separating grain kernels from grain chaff, clean grain collectors arranged below respective ones of the at least two cleaning sieves for receiving the separated grain kernels therefrom, and a clean grain transporter coupled to the grain collectors and arranged to receive the separated grain kernels from the grain collectors and transport the grain kernels towards a grain storage. The clean grain transporter is configured to simultaneously facilitate a first crop stream including primarily grain kernels coming from a first one of the clean grain collectors and a second crop stream including primarily grain kernels coming from another one of the clean grain collectors. A camera system captures an image of a sample of the grain kernels in the first crop stream and an image of a sample of the grain kernels in the second crop stream.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A harvesting machine includes a main frame having a main actuator; a cutting frame having a crop guiding surface including a plurality of slots extending in a direction of travel of crop over the crop guiding surface and a plurality of knives pivotally mounted below the crop guiding surface; an outer frame being pivotable around a common pivot axis and being connected to the actuator; an inner frame having a plurality of operating units, and a selector mechanism configured to selectively engage one or more of the plurality of operating units. The outer frame includes an axis for pivotally holding a plurality of levers, each lever being pivotally connected to an operating unit of each knife. Guides are provided for lateral movement of the crop guiding surface with the plurality of knives from an operating position into a servicing position and vice versa.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 57/01 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus
• A01D 69/00 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers

Abstract

A system for sensor-based monitoring of a harvesting operation includes a header having a rotating reel, an optical sensor and a rotational reel position sensor. The optical sensor is configured to capture optical data in response to a trigger signal associated with an output signal of the position sensor indicative of a rotational position of the reel. A related method includes triggering the optical sensor when the reel is arranged in at least one predetermined rotational position and capturing optical data by the optical sensor when triggered.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A method of controlling the weight of bales made by an agricultural baler. The method includes: receiving a bale weight setpoint; receiving crop parameter data; and, while a bale is being made: receiving baler operating data relating to baling parameters; inputting the crop parameter data and baler operating data into a weight prediction model to generate a predicted final weight of the bale; and changing a baling parameter setpoint of one of the baling parameters based on the predicted final weight of the bale and the bale weight setpoint.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/08 - Baling presses for straw, hay or the like Details
• A01F 15/10 - Feeding devices for the crop material

Abstract

A pickup assembly for an agricultural harvester includes a pickup assembly frame including a forward portion and a rearward portion. A pair of gauge wheels are attached to the forward portion of the pickup assembly frame, and at least one support wheel is attached to the rearward portion of the pickup assembly frame. The relative position of the support wheel is adjustable with respect to the pickup assembly frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 89/00 - Pick-ups for loaders, chaff-cutters, balers, field-threshers, or the like

Abstract

An impact sensor system for a header of an agricultural system includes a first sensor vibrationally connected to a deck plate of the header, wherein the first sensor is configured to generate first signals in response to detection of vibrations due to initial contact between a crop and the deck plate of the header. The impact sensor system also includes a second sensor vibrationally connected to the deck plate of the header and positioned forward of the first sensor, wherein the second sensor is configured to generate second signals in response to detection of the vibrations due to the initial contact between the crop and the deck plate of the header.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 41/16 - Devices for coupling mowing tables to conveyors
• A01D 45/02 - Harvesting of standing crops of maize
• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines

Abstract

An agricultural system includes a header with a feed roller configured to engage a crop and to drive material other than grain (MOG) of the crop toward a field. The agricultural system also includes a chopper configured to cut the MOG driven toward the field by the feed roller for discharge from the agricultural system and a control system configured to output a control signal to adjust a speed of the chopper relative to a speed of the feed roller based on a size of the MOG discharged from the agricultural system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers

Abstract

A method of monitoring a cut-crop laying in a field or during a cutting process, the method includes: receiving a sensing signal from a cut-crop sensor positioned on a mobile agricultural machine, wherein the sensing signal is representative of a sensed gaseous composition associated with the cut-crop; estimating a condition of the cut-crop based on the sensing signal; and outputting cut-crop state data including the condition of the cut-crop.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A mobile agricultural machine includes a sensor capable of sensing a gaseous composition of an air flow impinging the sensor; an air filtering unit configured to remove particulate matter from the air flow; and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive a sensing signal from the sensor, wherein the sensing signal is representative of the gaseous composition; and output an indication signal if the gaseous composition is indicative of an anomaly associated with an operation of the mobile agricultural machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
• A01B 76/00 - Parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, not provided for in groups

Abstract

An integrated hitch and step assembly for being coupled with a base member of an agricultural machine. The hitch and step assembly includes: a support member configured for being coupled with the base member; a hitch assembly configured for moving between a hitch storage position and a hitch operating position; and at least one step coupled with the hitch assembly. The step is in a step operating position when the hitch assembly is in the hitch storage position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 67/00 - Undercarriages or frames specially adapted for harvesters or mowersMechanisms for adjusting the framePlatforms

Abstract

A feed roll includes paddles mounted upright on a cylindrical surface of the roll and oriented parallel to its rotation axis, and V-shaped vanes in a central area of the feed roll. One or more paddles or paddle portions are located in the central area. The paddles or paddle portions may be located between the blades that define the V-shaped vanes, i.e. blades which extend between a top point at or near the tip of the V-shape and a base point at the base of the V-shape. Paddles may be present between the base points of one or more of the V-shaped vanes, and additional intermediate paddles may be located between the top points and the base points of the blades. The paddles or paddle portions in the central area enhance the capability of deflecting objects away from the threshing rotors downstream of the feed roll in a combine harvester.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 12/10 - Feeders
• A01F 7/06 - Threshing apparatus with rotating tools with axles in line with the feeding direction

Abstract

A pickup assembly (2) for an agricultural harvester (1) comprises a pickup assembly frame (200), a pickup unit (10), a wind guard assembly (220), and a feeding auger (11). The pickup unit (10) is carried by the pickup assembly frame (200) and configured to pick up crop from a field. The wind guard assembly (220) is pivotably coupled to the pickup assembly frame (200). The feeding auger (11) is rotatably coupled to an auger arm (110), the auger arm (110) being pivotably connected to the pickup assembly frame (200) at a first pivot axle (116). An auger control arm (111) extends from the first pivot axle (116) in a direction different from the auger arm (110) and is configured for pivoting together with the auger arm (110). The auger control arm (111) is configured to provide at least one of the following functions: limiting a maximum height of the feeding auger (11),15 limiting a minimum height of the feeding auger (11), providing suspension for the feeding auger (11) when pivoting relative to the pickup assembly frame (200), and lifting the feeding auger (11), together with the wind guard assembly (220).

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 pickup assembly (2) for an agricultural harvester (1) comprises a pickup assembly frame (200), a pickup unit (10) carried by the pickup assembly frame (200) and configured to pick up crop from a field, a feeding auger (11) configured to receive the crop from the pickup unit (10) and feed the crop towards a crop inlet of the agricultural harvester (1), and a wind guard assembly (220). The wind guard assembly (220) comprises a wind guard frame (225) and a wind guard lifting mechanism coupled to the pickup assembly frame (200) and the wind guard frame (225) and comprising an actuator (151) for lifting the wind guard frame (225) from an operational configuration to a lifted configuration. The pickup assembly (2) further comprises a lock switch (160) and an electronic circuit, operatively coupled to the lock switch (160) and the actuator (151). The electronic circuit is configured to block control instructions from reaching the actuator (151) when the lock switch (160) is in an activated state and to allow control instructions to reach the actuator (151) when the lock switch (160) is in a deactivated state.

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
• 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
• A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop

Abstract

Feeding auger drive system for a grass pickup header A pickup assembly (2) for an agricultural harvester (1) comprises a pickup assembly frame (200), a pickup unit (10) carried by the pickup assembly frame (200) and configured to pick up crop from a field, and a feeding auger (11), rotatably coupled to an auger arm (10). The pickup assembly (2) further comprises a feeding auger drive (300) for rotating the feeding auger (11). The feeding auger drive (300) comprises an auger pulley (302), mounted to the auger arm (110) and defining a rotational axis of the feeding auger (11), a drive pulley (306), connected to a drive shaft (308), and a drive belt (301), coupling the auger pulley (302) to the drive pulley (306).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 69/06 - Gearings
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A pickup assembly (2) for an agricultural harvester (1) comprises a pickup assembly frame (200), a pickup unit (10) carried by the pickup assembly frame (200) and configured to pick up crop from a field, a feeding auger (11) configured to receive the crop from the pickup unit (10) and feed the crop towards a crop inlet of the agricultural harvester (1), and a wind guard assembly (220). The wind guard assembly (220) comprises a wind guard frame (225) and a wind guard lifting mechanism coupled to the pickup assembly frame (200) and the wind guard frame (225) and comprising an actuator (151) for lifting the wind guard frame (225) from an operational configuration to a lifted configuration. The pickup assembly (2) further comprises a lock switch (160) and an electronic circuit, operatively coupled to the lock switch (160, 161, 162) and the actuator (151). The electronic circuit is configured to block control instructions from reaching the actuator (151) when the lock switch (160, 161, 162) is in an activated state and to allow control instructions to reach the actuator (151) when the lock switch (160, 161, 162) is in a deactivated state.

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
• 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
• A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop

Abstract

A pickup assembly (2) for an agricultural harvester (1) comprises a pickup assembly frame (200), a pickup unit (10) carried by the pickup assembly frame (200) and configured to pick up crop from a field, a feeding auger (11), and a wind guard assembly (220). The wind guard assembly (220) comprises a wind guard frame (225) with a top section and a front section, the top section being pivotably coupled to the pickup assembly frame (200), the front section extending downwards from the top section. A wind guard shield (227) is carried by the wind guard frame (225) to cover at least a portion of a top and a front of the pickup assembly (2). Additionally, the pickup assembly (2) comprises a wind guard shield return surface (245), extending downward and rearward from the front section of the wind guard frame (225) and configured to guide crop falling of the feeding auger (11) back to the pickup unit (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 41/16 - Devices for coupling mowing tables to conveyors
• A01F 15/10 - Feeding devices for the crop material
• A01D 89/00 - Pick-ups for loaders, chaff-cutters, balers, field-threshers, or the like
• 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

Abstract

Wind guard lift for grass pickup header A pickup assembly (2) for an agricultural harvester (1) comprises a pickup assembly frame (200), a pickup unit (10) carried by the pickup assembly frame (200) and configured to pick up crop from a field, and a wind guard assembly (220) comprising a wind guard frame (225), pivotably coupled to the pickup assembly frame (200) at a wind guard pivot axle (226). The pickup assembly (2) further comprises a wind guard height control mechanism with a control arm (150), a height control flange (155) and a linear actuator (151). The control arm (150) is pivotably coupled to the pickup assembly frame (200) for pivoting coaxially with the wind guard frame (225). The height control flange (155) is provided on the wind guard frame (225) and configured to be in contact with the control arm (150). The linear actuator (151) has a first end connected to the pickup assembly frame (200) and a second end connected to the control arm (150).

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 header (2) for an agricultural vehicle (1) includes: a header frame (200); a windguard assembly (20) carried by the header frame (200), the windguard assembly (20) including a windguard roller (21) coupled to a windguard arm (23) that is pivotably coupled to the header frame (200); and a tracking wheel assembly (210) carried by the header frame (200) and including a tracking wheel (211) coupled to a tracking fork (212). The tracking fork (212) is pivotable from a first position to a second position and includes a projection (213) that contacts the windguard arm (23) as the tracking fork (212) pivots from the first position to the second position such that contact of the projection (213) with the windguard arm (23) causes the tracking wheel (211) to rotate to an orientation where the tracking fork (212) abuts against the windguard arm (23) to inhibit rotation of the tracking wheel (211) when the tracking fork (212) is in the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 73/00 - Means or arrangements to facilitate transportation of agricultural machines or implements, e.g. folding frames to reduce overall width
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 75/04 - Sheaf carriers

Abstract

A header (18) for an agricultural harvester (10) comprises a header frame and a reel (36). The reel (36) is rotatably mounted to the header frame and comprises a reel frame with a plurality of tine bars (120) rotatably mounted thereto. At least one, but preferably two or more, of the tine bars (120) are coupled to respective torque sensors (200) for measuring a torque on the respective tine bars (120).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/03 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels with supplementary controlled movement of the crop-engaging members, e.g. of the tines

Abstract

The present invention provides a crop cutting device (1) comprising a crop guiding surface (3) including a plurality of parallel slots (5) extending in a direction of travel of the crop over the crop guiding surface (3), a plurality of knives (7) arranged side-by-side and pivotally mounted below the crop guiding surface (3), each knife (7) being aligned with a respective slot (5) and pivotable between a retracted inoperative position and an extended operative position. A plurality of operating units (11) is foreseen, each operating unit (11) being associated with a respective knife (7) and each being operable to bring the associated knife (7) from the retracted into the extended position. The device comprises a selector mechanism configured to selectively engage one or more of the operating units such that the respective knife (7) can be brought from the retracted into the extended position. A first frame part (19) is pivotally movable with respect to a second frame part (21) around a selection pivot axis (22) between a selection position and a working position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/10 - Feeding devices for the crop material
• A01D 90/04 - Loading means with additional cutting means

Abstract

A header includes one or more vibration sensors mounted on a knife drive train of the header. The knife drive train includes a rotatable header drive shaft, a mechanical knife drive, a transmission for transferring rotation of the drive shaft to the knife drive and a support member with a set of knives attached thereto. The support member is coupled to the knife drive so as to undergo a reciprocating movement. One or more sensors are mounted on the support member or on a housing of the knife drive. The sensors are configured to measure a vibration in a direction of the reciprocating movement. The sensors may include accelerometers or strain gauges.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/40 - Other details
• A01D 34/14 - Knife-bars
• G05B 19/4065 - Monitoring tool breakage, life or condition
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• G01H 1/00 - Measuring vibrations in solids by using direct conduction to the detector
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• G01M 13/028 - Acoustic or vibration analysis

Abstract

The invention is related to a rectangular baler comprising a feeder unit that comprises a rotatable feeder such as the rotor (7) of a rotor/cutter unit (5). The rotation of the feeder is driven by a driveline that comprises an actively controllable slip clutch (39). According to an embodiment, the driveline comprises a sprocket and chain drive and the slip clutch (39) is mounted on a drive axle (35) whose rotation is driven by the gearbox (22) of the baler, with a first sprocket (38) rotatably mounted on the drive axle and a second sprocket (41) mounted on the feeder axle (42). The slip clutch (39) is then configured to rotationally couple the drive axle (35) to the first sprocket (38) below a given torque limit, and to decouple the drive axle from the first sprocket above said limit. The slip clutch (39) may also be located at other locations of the driveline, for example on the feeder axle (42). The slip clutch may be combined with a cutout clutch (60) on the same or on a different axle of the driveline. The method is also related to a method for re-engaging the slip clutch (39) after a blockage of the feeder, by actuating the clutch in a pulsed manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/08 - Baling presses for straw, hay or the like Details
• A01F 15/10 - Feeding devices for the crop material

Abstract

A tensioner assembly for tensioning a belt including a moveable arm, a first tensioner pulley mounted to the moveable arm, and a second tensioner pulley mounted to the moveable arm. In a first position of the moveable arm corresponding to a forward drive configuration, the first tensioner pulley is positioned in contact with the belt while the second tensioner pulley is spaced apart from the belt. In a second position of the moveable arm corresponding to a reverse drive configuration, the second tensioner pulley is positioned in contact with the belt while the first tensioner pulley is spaced apart from the belt.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 7/08 - Means for varying tension of belts, ropes, or chains
• F02B 67/06 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus driven by means of chains, belts, or like endless members

Abstract

The present invention relates to a baling machine (10) including a knotter (39) and needle (38) combination; a bale-forming chamber (22) that supports a longitudinally reciprocable plunger (23). The baling chamber (22) is penetrable by said needles (38), which are pivotally mounted via a cyclic needle drive (42, 43)for reciprocal movement into and out of the baling chamber (22). The knotter driveshaft (41) supports and drives the knotters (39), wherein the knotter drive shaft and the cyclic needle drive are powered independently of one another allowing to adjust the timing of the cyclic needle drive relative to activation of the knotter driveshaft. The baling machine includes one or more sensors and a control device for determining the operational status of the knotter and the needle based on the sensor signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/04 - Plunger presses
• A01F 15/14 - Tying devices specially adapted for baling presses
• A01F 15/08 - Baling presses for straw, hay or the like Details

Abstract

A header (18) for an agricultural harvester (10) comprises a header frame (19) with a 5 header floor. An intake auger (38) is rotatably mounted to the header frame (19) and driven by an auger drive shaft (72). The header (18) further comprises an intake auger adjustment mechanism with a base plate supporting the intake auger (38). The base plate (110) is pivotably mounted to the header frame (19) for pivoting around a pivot axis and relative to the header frame (19) to adjust a height of the intake auger (38) relative to the header floor, 10 the pivot axis coinciding with the auger drive shaft (72).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines
• A01D 69/06 - Gearings

Abstract

A rotor for an agricultural implement such as a self-propelled harvester. The rotor includes a surface and one or more rasp bars which comprise a crop engaging portion that is immobile relative to the surface and a crop engaging portion that is movable relative to the surface, in that a distance between at least part of the movable portion and the surface of the rotor is variable. One of the crop engaging portions is a primary portion configured to engage with crop regardless of whether it is movable or not, while the other is a secondary portion that comprises a crop engaging feature such as a tooth for increasing traction on the crop. The crop engaging feature is activated, by either extending radially outwardly from the primary portion, or deactivated by lying at a same radial position or radially inwardly of the primary portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 12/18 - Threshing devices
• A01F 12/22 - Threshing cylinders with teeth

Abstract

A residue collector (200) that is operable to receive residue from a combine harvester (210) during a training harvesting operation, wherein the residue collector (200) comprises: a residue separator (205) for separating the processed residue into a first portion and a second portion based on a property of the processed residue; one or more weight sensors (204, 207, 208) for directly or indirectly determining the weight of the first portion and the second portion; and a controller configured to determine a quality factor for the processed residue based on the determined weight of the first portion in relation to the weight of the second portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines

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 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines

Abstract

A residue chopper comprising a housing forming a cutting chamber, a shaft, knives extending from the shaft, a counterknife support, a counterknife, and a fin. The counterknife and fin are attached to the counterknife support, with the fin behind the counterknife. the fin has a blunt side facing against the operating direction. The counterknife support is movable between a first position in which the counterknife extends a minimum predetermined distance into the cutting chamber and the fin is not within the cutting chamber, a second position in which the counterknife extends an intermediate predetermined distance into the cutting chamber and within the cutting volume and the fin is not within the cutting chamber, and a third position in which the counterknife extends a maximum predetermined distance into the cutting chamber and into the cutting volume and the fin extends into the cutting chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters

Abstract

A reel assembly (220) for an agricultural machine includes a central framework (223) that is configured to rotate relative to a frame (201) of the agricultural machine. The reel assembly (220) also includes a tine body (222, 508, 601) extending from the central framework (223) and configured to rotate with the central framework (223) relative to the frame (201) of the agricultural machine to guide crops toward a portion of the frame (201) of the agricultural machine. The reel assembly (220) also includes a magnet (298, 510, 602) coupled to the tine body (222, 508, 601) to facilitate detection of a distance between the tine body (222, 508, 601) and the portion of the frame (201) of the agricultural machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels

Abstract

A sensor system for an agricultural machine includes a crop ramp (224) with a wall (501) that curves between a first edge (502) and a second edge (503) to guide cut crops along an upper surface (504) of the wall (501). The sensor system also includes at least one magnet sensor (296) configured to detect one or more magnets (298), wherein the at least one magnet sensor (296) is positioned along the wall (501).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels

Abstract

An agricultural system includes a frame, a cutter bar assembly configured to cut crops during an operation of the agricultural system, and a reel configured to guide the crops toward the cutter bar assembly and to move relative to the frame during the operation of the agricultural system. The agricultural system also includes a controller configured to receive sensor feedback indicative of occurrences of the reel being in an undesirable position relative to the cutter bar assembly, receive additional sensor feedback indicative of positions of the reel during the occurrences, generate one or more boundaries for the reel based on the positions of the reel during the occurrences, and provide an output based on the one or more boundaries.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 57/04 - Arrangements for changing the position of the reels

Abstract

A sensor system (230) for an agricultural machine includes one or more first elements (232) configured to be supported by a reel member (220) that is configured to rotate relative to a frame (201) of the agricultural machine. The sensor system (230) also includes one or more second elements (231) configured to be supported by the frame (201) of the agricultural machine, wherein the one or more first elements (232) and the one or more second elements (231) are configured to interact to generate sensor feedback. The sensor system also includes a controller (290) configured to receive the sensor feedback, analyze the sensor feedback to identify occurrences of the reel member (220) being in an undesirable position relative to the frame (201) of the agricultural machine, and provide an output in response to the reel member (220) being in the undesirable position relative to the frame (201) of the agricultural machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels

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
• A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters

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 41/00 - Combines, i.e. harvesters or mowers combined with threshing devices
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01F 12/56 - Driving mechanisms for the threshing parts

Abstract

An agricultural harvester includes an oscillating cleaning shoe to which one or more sieves are connected, and a seed mill having an inlet for receiving a stream of chaff material, and an outlet through the stream of chaff material is expelled. A pan is configured to be connected to the oscillating cleaning shoe. The pan has a surface that is configured to direct the stream of chaff material into the inlet of the seed mill.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01F 12/00 - Parts or details of threshing apparatus
• A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters

Abstract

In one aspect, a cotton harvester includes a harvesting implement configured to harvest materials from a field. The harvested materials include both cotton and material other than cotton (MOC). The harvester also includes a material processing system configured to receive the harvested materials from the harvesting implement, with the harvested materials being directed through the material processing system along a material transfer path. Additionally, the harvester includes a sensor configured to generate data indicative of an amount of MOC contained within the harvested materials at a location along the material transfer path, and a computing system communicatively coupled to the sensor. The computing system is configured to adjust an operational setting of the cotton harvester based at least in part on the amount of MOC contained within the harvested materials.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 46/08 - Picking of fruits, vegetables, hops, or the likeDevices for shaking trees or shrubs of cotton

Abstract

A harvesting implement for an agricultural harvester includes an implement frame defining a plane extending in a longitudinal direction between forward and aft ends of the frame and in a lateral direction between first and second sides of the implement frame. Additionally, the harvesting implement includes a support arm coupled to the implement frame and a sensor coupled to the support arm. The support arm is, in turn, configured to rotate relative to the implement frame about an axis, intersecting the plane, between a first position at which the sensor has a field of view directed at a portion of the field forward of the harvesting implement and a second position at which a distance between the sensor and the aft end of the implement frame in the longitudinal direction is less than when in the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 57/04 - Arrangements for changing the position of the reels

Abstract

A header for an agricultural vehicle includes: a header frame; a flexible cutter supported by the header frame and including a plurality of cutting edges; a support arm coupled to the flexible cutter and pivotable with respect to the header frame; and a sensor assembly including a pivot sensor directly coupled to the support arm and a linkage including a linkage arm coupled to the pivot sensor and the support arm such that pivoting of the support arm also causes pivoting of the linkage arm, the pivot sensor being configured to output a total pivot angle signal corresponding to a pivot angle of the support arm plus an additional pivot angle of the linkage arm when the support arm and the linkage arm pivot.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/28 - Adjusting devices for the cutter-bar
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A pivot assembly for an arm of an agricultural header includes a fastener coupled to a frame of the agricultural header and a cross-member coupled to the fastener. The cross-member extends at least partially through a slot in the arm, and the cross-member is configured to move along the slot in the arm and to engage an end of the slot in the arm to limit a range of motion of the arm relative to the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/28 - Adjusting devices for the cutter-bar
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A locking assembly for an arm of agricultural header includes a pin, a bracket coupled to the pin and to a frame of the agricultural header, and a biasing element. The biasing element is configured to engage the pin with the arm in a first position of the bracket to block rotation of the arm relative to the frame and to disengage the pin from the arm in a second position of the bracket to enable rotation of the arm relative to the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/28 - Adjusting devices for the cutter-bar
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

The present invention relates to an anti-wrap shield mechanism (125) configured for being coupled to an end section (219) of a reel assembly (112) of an agricultural header assembly (110). The anti-wrap shield mechanism includes a body (227) coupled with the end section (219), the body being configured for preventing a crop material from wrapping around at least a portion of the end section during an operation of the reel assembly. The body is configured to be pivoted about a central dimple (232) for pivoting to a locked position during an installation of the at least one anti-wrap shield mechanism. The anti-wrap mechanism is fixed by way of a plurality of fasteners (235, 244). Thereby, the anti-wrap mechanism can be installed by a single person without excessive tools or unnecessary labor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels

Abstract

An agricultural harvester including a header assembly, includes: a multicoupler storage assembly including: a multicoupler assembly including a plurality of at least one of hydraulic connectors and electrical connectors; and a cradle mechanism configured for storing the multicoupler assembly and for selectively pivoting between a receiving position associated with the cradle mechanism receiving the multicoupler assembly and a storage position associated with the cradle mechanism storing the multicoupler assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01B 59/00 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements
• B60D 1/64 - Couplings or joints therefor

Abstract

An agricultural vehicle (1) includes a step assembly (5) having a step (10) and a tank (14) that is movably mounted to the step (10). The step (10) has a flat and horizontally oriented top side (7) and an angled side (40) extending from the top side (7). The tank (14) is movably mounted to the step (10) and is configured to move between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position of the tank (14), a first side (22) of the tank is aligned with and parallel to the angled side (40) to form a continuous angled surface. In the deployed position of the tank (14), a second side (24) of the tank (14) is aligned with and parallel to the top side (7) to form a continuous horizontal step surface (38).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines

Abstract

An agricultural work assembly of an agricultural vehicle includes: a center section frame assembly; a wing section frame assembly; a linkage assembly including a first link, a second link, and a pivot connection pivotably connecting first link and second link together, the first link including a first segment and a second segment rigidly connected to one another and forming a pivot portion therebetween, the first segment forming the pivot connection with the second link, the first link being pivotably connected to the center section frame assembly or the wing section frame assembly at the pivot portion, the second link being pivotably connected to the other one of, relative to the first link, the center section frame assembly and the wing section frame assembly; and an actuator pivotably connected to the second segment and thereby configured for positioning the wing section frame assembly relative to the center section frame assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/144 -

Abstract

An agricultural vehicle includes a feederhouse having a first output shaft that is configured to be connected to a header, and a second output shaft that is also configured to be connected to the header. The first and second output shafts are configured to be operated at different rotational speeds on the feederhouse for driving different header drives on the header at different speeds.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 45/02 - Harvesting of standing crops of maize

Abstract

A system (100) for controlling the operation of harvesting implements configured for use with agricultural harvesters includes a harvesting implement (32) configured to be supported relative to an agricultural harvester (10), and at least one user interface component (102) supported on the harvesting implement (32). The user interface component (102) is configured to receive input commands associated with controlling an operation of the harvesting implement (32). The system also includes an implement-based controller (140) supported on the harvesting implement (32) and being communicatively coupled to the user interface element (102) such that the implement-based controller (140) is configured to receive input commands from the at least one user interface component (102).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A management system for a baling operation includes a vehicle configured to form one or more bales of agricultural material. The system further includes a vehicle user interface in operative association with the vehicle. The vehicle user interface is configured to receive an input related to an operational setting of the vehicle. A computing system is provided in operative association with the vehicle and the vehicle user interface. The computing system is configured to alter one or more settings of the vehicle based a received input from the vehicle user interface. An electronic device is remote from the vehicle user interface and is communicatively coupled with the vehicle user interface and the computing system. The electronic device is configured to receive data related to the received input of the vehicle user interface and display one or more illustrations based on the received input from the vehicle user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/08 - Baling presses for straw, hay or the like Details
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A reel power system for a header of an agricultural system includes an electrical generator having a stator and a rotor rotatably engaged with the stator. The stator is configured to be non-rotatably coupled to a support structure of a reel of the header. The rotor is configured to non-rotatably engage a base of the header. Furthermore, the reel is configured to rotate relative to the base. The electrical generator is configured to generate electrical power in response to rotation of the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels
• A01D 57/04 - Arrangements for changing the position of the reels

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
• F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type

Abstract

An agricultural harvester header with a reel having two or more reel arms that support the reel at either end of one or more reel segments. The positions of each reel arm can be independently controlled such that each reel segment can be raised lowered, tilted left, or tilted right to optimally engage oncoming crop canopy contour regardless of ground contour.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 57/04 - Arrangements for changing the position of the reels

Abstract

A residue handling system for an agricultural harvester includes a chopper that is positionable within a straw hood of the combine harvester and a seed mill that is mounted directly to the chopper. The chopper has projecting elements for chopping straw within the straw hood as the chopper rotates. The seed mill includes a rotatable rotor that is at least partially positioned within a concave. The rotor and the chopper are connected or unitized so as to rotate together.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 12/40 - Arrangements of straw crushers or cutters
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines

Abstract

A method for automatically controlling a height of a harvesting implement includes receiving distance data from a distance sensor supported relative to the harvesting implement that is indicative of a measured distance from the distance sensor to a location on a ground surface positioned, receiving pose data associated with the distance sensor, determining a pose of the distance sensor based on the pose data, and determining a compensation value for adjusting the measured distance based on the pose of the distance sensor. Additionally, the method includes calculating a compensated distance value as a function of the measured distance and the compensation value, and controlling an operation of an actuator based at least in part on the corrected distance value to adjust a vertical height of at least a portion of the harvesting implement relative to the ground surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 63/00 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A multi-segment header (102) for an agricultural harvester comprising a multi-segment chassis (150) having a longitudinal support beam (152), an auger (156) extending widthwise across the multi-segment chassis (150) and adjacent the longitudinal support beam (152), and a backsheet extension (160) mounted to a posterior end of the longitudinal support beam (152) of the multi-segment chassis (150). The auger (156) and the backsheet extension blocks grain from passing over the backsheets (158) and going unharvested.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines

Abstract

A multi-segment header (102) for an agricultural harvester. The multi¬ segment header (102) includes a chassis (104), a multi-segment auger (110) supported by the chassis, and a drive assembly (120) centrally located with respect to the chassis for rotatably driving the multi-segment auger. The multi-segment auger includes a first auger segment (112) and a second auger segment (114). The drive assembly (120) includes a motor (130) spaced from the multi¬ segment auger (110) and a driven shaft (138) operatively engaged with the motor, and the first and second auger segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines

Abstract

An agricultural system includes a header (200) that includes a frame (201) and first and second lateral conveyors coupled to the frame. The first and second lateral conveyors are configured to laterally transport crop material towards a central crop-receiving aperture. The header (200) also includes actuators configured to adjust a speed and a direction of the first and second lateral conveyors. The agricultural system includes a controller (302) configured to receive an input from an input device that causes the controller (302) to automatically link the speed and the direction of the first and second lateral conveyors to a vehicle speed and a vehicle direction of an agricultural vehicle that the header (200) is coupled to. The controller (302) is configured to provide a control signal to the actuators (308,310) that alters the speed and the direction of the first and second lateral conveyors in response to changes in the vehicle speed and the vehicle direction.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A harvester reel for an agricultural harvester. The harvester reel includes a central rotatable shaft, and a plurality of reel tine bars extending widthwise across the reel and connected to the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith. Each of the plurality of reel tine bars includes a biasing member for biasing the reel tine bar to rotate about its central longitudinal axis, and a plurality of tines. A cam assembly guides rotation of the plurality of reel tine bars. The cam assembly includes a primary cam for guiding rotation of the tine bars during rotation of the central rotatable shaft, and a moveable or stationary secondary cam. The moveable secondary cam pivots the tine bars about their longitudinal axes away from a cutterbar. Alternatively, a moveable diverter cooperates with the stationary secondary cam to pivot the reel tine bars about their longitudinal axes away from the cutterbar.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels
• A01D 57/03 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels with supplementary controlled movement of the crop-engaging members, e.g. of the tines
• A01D 57/04 - Arrangements for changing the position of the reels

Abstract

A pickup assembly (10) for an agricultural vehicle (1), in particular a forage harvester or a baler, includes: a frame (200); a pickup drum (210) carried by the frame (200) and carrying a plurality of tines (211); and a windguard assembly (220) carried by the frame (200) and including a roller (221) carried in front of the pickup drum (210) and defining a roller axis (RA). A guidance plate (230) is provided that is pivotable about a pivot axis (PA) that is coaxial with the roller axis (RA).

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 pickup assembly (10) for an agricultural vehicle (1) includes: a frame (200); a pickup drum (210) carried by the frame (200) and carrying a plurality of tines (211); and a windguard assembly (220) carried by the frame (200) and comprising a first roller (221) and a second roller (222) carried in front of the pickup drum (210), the first roller (221) and the second roller (222) each being pivotable relative to the frame (200) to adjust a respective relative position to the pickup drum (210). The first roller (221) is pivotable about a first pivot (223) defining a first pivot axis (FPA) that is coaxial with an axis of rotation (SAR) of the second roller (222) when the second roller (222) is at a position closest to the pickup drum (210) such that the relative position of the first roller (221) is adjustable without adjusting the relative position of the second roller (222) when the second roller (222) is at the position closest to the pickup drum (210).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 15/06 - Plunger presses with double-action plunger
• A01F 15/08 - Baling presses for straw, hay or the like Details
• A01F 15/10 - Feeding devices for the crop material

Abstract

The present invention is related to a self-propelled forage harvester (1) comprising one or more sensors (15) mounted on the spout (30) of the harvester, and configured to measure the speed of the crop flow passing through the spout. The harvester is further equipped with a feed roll control unit (8) configured to receive a signal from the sensor and further configured to stop the rotation of the feed rolls (4,5) when the speed is lower than a pre-defined threshold, indicating that a blockage has occurred in the spout. According to an embodiment, the harvester is further provided with a hatch door arranged in the bottom of the spout. The hatch door enables the removal of the blocked crops after a blockage has occurred. In this way, a blockage can be detected quickly and removal of the blockage may also be realised in a fast and efficient way.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 41/02 - Self-propelled combines

Abstract

A crop pick-up header (2) according to the invention comprises a frame (10) and a rotatable reel (13) configured to collect crops from the ground, as well as a rotatable auger (20) provided with two oppositely wound helicoidal flights (26). The auger is rotatable about its central axis with respect to a pair of support arms (21) which are themselves pivotable relative to the frame, so that the pivoting movement of the arms results in lowering or raising the auger. The height position of the auger (20) is a function of the crop throughput and of the auger's rotational speed. The header of the invention is equipped with at least one sensor (30) configured to measure the height position of the auger or a parameter representative thereof. The header comprises or is coupled to a control unit (31) configured to control the auger's rotational speed as a function of the detected height position, determined through the sensor (30). In particular, the auger speed is lowered when the auger drops below a predefined height, so that lower throughput is compensated by a lower auger speed, thereby ensuring efficient chopping in a harvester to which the 20header is coupled, even when the crop yield drops below a given level.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 41/16 - Devices for coupling mowing tables to conveyors
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines

Abstract

In a harvester/header combination according to the invention, the header is a crop pick-up header (2) coupled to a forage harvester (1). The header comprises a frame (10) and a rotatable reel (13) configured to collect crops from the ground, a rotatable auger (20) provided with two oppositely wound helicoidal flights (26), and one or more windguard rolls (15). The auger is rotatable with respect to a pair of support arms (21) which are themselves pivotable relative to the frame, so that the pivoting movement of the arms results in lowering or raising the auger (20). According to the invention, the header comprises at least one set of actuators (18,19) capable of actively raising the auger and the windguard roll(s) and the harvester/header combination comprises a control unit (46) configured to execute a sequence of steps for removing a foreign object from the header, after detection of the object and stoppage of the harvester's feed rolls (51). The removal sequence includes raising the auger while rotating the auger in the reverse direction, followed by lowering the auger while maintaining said reverse rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 57/04 - Arrangements for changing the position of the reels
• A01D 67/00 - Undercarriages or frames specially adapted for harvesters or mowersMechanisms for adjusting the framePlatforms

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling the height of a header (102) for use with an agricultural harvester (100). The header height is controlled by receiving orientation values (HI) from a first set of sensors (440) representing orientation of respective support arms (400) of the header, receiving height values (H2) from a second set of sensors (422) representing height of the respective support arms (400) with respect to ground, combining the height values (H2) and orientation values (HI) for each support arm (400) to create a respective multi-sensor value, and controlling the position of the header (102) with respect to the agricultural harvester (100) responsive the multi-sensor value.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A harvester cleaning fan system having a cross flow fan rotor, a fan inlet, a rotor shroud, a fan outlet and a cutoff wall assembly. The fan inlet extends in the fan rotation direction around a first portion of the cylindrical rotation volume. The rotor shroud is adjacent the fan inlet and extends in the rotation direction to enclose a second portion of the cylindrical rotation volume. The fan outlet is adjacent the rotor shroud. The cutoff wall assembly extends in the rotation direction by a cutoff wall distance to enclose a third portion of the cylindrical rotation volume. The cutoff wall assembly has a first cutoff wall and a second cutoff wall. The cutoff wall distance is about 40 mm to about 90 mm, and the fan has a rotation diameter of about 400 mm to about 500 mm. An agricultural vehicle having a cleaning fan is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 12/44 - Grain cleanersGrain separators

Abstract

In an agricultural combine including a rotor of a threshing system, a concave positioned beneath the rotor, a rotor cage positioned above the rotor, a drive controllably operable for rotating the rotor in opposite first and second rotational directions, a control in operative control of the drive, and a sensor for sensing information representative of load conditions opposing rotation of the rotor, a method for deslugging the threshing system of the agricultural combine includes the steps of (i) sensing information representative of load conditions opposing rotation of the rotor above a pre-determined threshold, which indicates a slugging condition; (ii) activating an actuator, which adjusts one or more components to move from an initial position to a deslugging position; (iii) rotating the rotor; and (iv) sensing information representative of load conditions opposing rotation to determine whether the slugging condition still exists.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines
• A01F 7/06 - Threshing apparatus with rotating tools with axles in line with the feeding direction