Abstract

wherein said work vehicle is comprising pivoting means (26), thereby allowing that the orientation of said first drive module (2) is being able to rotate in relation to the orientation of said second drive module (4), around an axis being essentially parallel to a longitudinal direction of said connecting element (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 63/16 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements drawn by animals or tractors with wheels adjustable relatively to the frame
• A01B 51/02 - Undercarriages specially adapted for mounting-on various kinds of agricultural tools or apparatus propelled by a motor
• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• B60G 5/00 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements

Abstract

The invention relates to an agricultural work vehicle (100) for performing an agricultural work operation in an agricultural field, wherein said work vehicle comprises: a first drive module (2); a second drive module (4); a connecting element (6); said connecting element comprises a first axial end (8) and a second axial end (10); propulsion means (12) for propelling said work vehicle; steering means (14) for steering said work vehicle; a control unit (16) for controlling the operation of said work vehicle; wherein said first drive module (2) comprises a first chassis (18); wherein said second drive module (4) comprises a second chassis (20); wherein said first drive module (2) comprises drive means (90) for allowing said first drive module to move over ground, said drive means (90) being suspended on said first chassis (18); wherein said second drive module comprises drive means (92) for allowing said second drive module to move over ground, said drive means (92) being suspended on said second chassis (20); wherein said first axial end (8) of said connecting element (6) is being attached to said first chassis (18); and wherein said second axial end (10) of said connecting element (6) is being connected to said second chassis (20); wherein one of said two drive modules (2,4) comprises a load carrying platform (26) arranged at the corresponding chassis (18,20) wherein said agricultural work vehicle (100) is being an autonomous work vehicle; and wherein said load carrying platform (26) is being integrated with said second chassis (20) of said second drive module (4); wherein said first axial end (8) of said connecting element (6) is attached to said first chassis (18) of said first drive module (2) at an end thereof; and wherein said second axial end (10) of said connecting element (6) is attached to said second chassis (20) of said second drive module (4) at an end thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 51/02 - Undercarriages specially adapted for mounting-on various kinds of agricultural tools or apparatus propelled by a motor
• A01B 75/00 - Carriers for supporting persons when working in the field, e.g. while thinning beet

Abstract

The invention relates to an agricultural work vehicle (100) for performing an agricultural work operation in an agricultural field, wherein said work vehicle comprises: -a first drive module (2): -a second drive module (4), -a connecting element (6); said connecting element comprises a first axial end (8) and a second axial end (10); -propulsion means (12) for propelling said work vehicle; -steering means (14) for steering said work vehicle; -a control unit (16) for controlling the operation of said work vehicle; wherein said first drive module (2) comprises a first chassis (18); wherein said second drive module (4) comprises a second chassis (20); wherein said first drive module (2) comprises drive means (90) for allowing said first drive module to move over ground, said drive means (90) being suspended on said first chassis (18); wherein said second drive module comprises drive means (92) for allowing said second drive module to move over ground, said drive means (92) being suspended on said second chassis (20); wherein said first axial end (8) of said connecting element (6) is being attached to said first chassis (18); and wherein said second axial end (10) of said connecting element (6) is being connected to said second chassis (20); wherein said work vehicle is comprising pivoting means (26), thereby allowing that the orientation of said first drive module (2) is being able to rotate in relation to the orientation of said second drive module (4), around an axis being essentially parallel to a longitudinal direction of said connecting element (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 1/00 - Hand tools

Abstract

The invention relates to an agricultural work vehicle for performing an agricultural work operation comprising: first and second drive modules; a connecting element comprising first and second axial ends; means for propelling the vehicle; means for steering the vehicle; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the vehicle. The first and second drive modules each comprise a chassis and a drive means suspended on the chassis for allowing the drive modules to move over ground. The first axial end of the connecting element is attached to the first chassis and the second axial end of the connecting element is connected to the second chassis. One of the drive modules comprises a load carrying platform arranged at the corresponding chassis. The load carrying platform is integrated with the second chassis of the second drive module. The vehicle is suitable as an autonomous work vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 76/00 - Parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, not provided for in groups
• A01B 51/02 - Undercarriages specially adapted for mounting-on various kinds of agricultural tools or apparatus propelled by a motor
• B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• B62D 55/00 - Endless-track vehicles
• B62D 55/02 - Endless-track vehicles with tracks and additional ground wheels
• B62D 55/04 - Endless-track vehicles with tracks and alternative ground wheels, e.g. changeable from endless-track vehicle into wheeled vehicle and vice versa
• G05B 7/02 - Arrangements for obtaining smooth engagement or disengagement of automatic control electric

Abstract

The invention relates to an agricultural work vehicle (100) for performing an agricultural work operation in an agricultural field, wherein said work vehicle comprises: -a first drive module (2): -a second drive module (4), -a connecting element (6); said connecting element comprises a first axial end (8) and a second axial end (10); -propulsion means (12) for propelling said work vehicle; -steering means (14) for steering said work vehicle; -a control unit (16) for controlling the operation of said work vehicle; wherein said first drive module (2) comprises a first chassis (18); wherein said second drive module (4) comprises a second chassis (20); wherein said first drive module (2) comprises drive means (90) for allowing said first drive module to move over ground, said drive means (90) being suspended on said first chassis (18); wherein said second drive module comprises drive means (92) for allowing said second drive module to move over ground, said drive means (92) being suspended on said second chassis (20); wherein said first axial end (8) of said connecting element (6) is being attached to said first chassis (18); and wherein said second axial end (10) of said connecting element (6) is being connected to said second chassis (20); wherein said work vehicle is comprising pivoting means (26), thereby allowing that the orientation of said first drive module (2) is being able to rotate in relation to the orientation of said second drive module (4), around an axis being essentially parallel to a longitudinal direction of said connecting element (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 1/00 - Hand tools

Abstract

The invention relates to an agricultural work vehicle (100) for performing an agricultural work operation in an agricultural field, wherein said work vehicle comprises: - a first drive module (2); a second drive module (4); a connecting element (6); said connecting element comprises a first axial end (8) and a second axial end (10); propulsion means (12) for propelling said work vehicle; steering means (14) for steering said work vehicle; a control unit (16) for controlling the operation of said work vehicle; wherein said first drive module (2) comprises a first chassis (18); wherein said second drive module (4) comprises a second chassis (20); wherein said first drive module (2) comprises drive means (90) for allowing said first drive module to move over ground, said drive means (90) being suspended on said first chassis (18); wherein said second drive module comprises drive means (92) for allowing said second drive module to move over ground, said drive means (92) being suspended on said second chassis (20); wherein said first axial end (8) of said connecting element (6) is being attached to said first chassis (18); and wherein said second axial end (10) of said connecting element (6) is being connected to said second chassis (20); wherein one of said two drive modules (2, 4) comprises a load carrying platform (26) arranged at the corresponding chassis (18, 20) wherein said agricultural work vehicle (100) is being an autonomous work vehicle; and wherein said load carrying platform (26) is being integrated with said second chassis (20) of said second drive module (4); wherein said first axial end (8) of said connecting element (6) is attached to said first chassis (18) of said first drive module (2) at an end thereof; and wherein said second axial end (10) of said connecting element (6) is attached to said second chassis (20) of said second drive module (4) at an end thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 1/00 - Hand tools
• A01B 51/02 - Undercarriages specially adapted for mounting-on various kinds of agricultural tools or apparatus propelled by a motor
• A01B 75/00 - Carriers for supporting persons when working in the field, e.g. while thinning beet
• B60G 3/01 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel the wheel being mounted for sliding movement, e.g. in or on a vertical guide

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (100) for identifying the positions (2) of crop plants growing in an agricultural field comprising rows (6) of crop (8); wherein said system comprises: -a control unit (10) for controlling the operation of said system; -an optical system (12); wherein said control unit is being configured for receiving a primary seeding information (14) and a secondary seeding information (16); wherein said primary seeding information (14) relates to the type of crop growing in said rows of crop; and wherein said secondary seeding information (16) relates to characteristics of the seeding pattern of said crop growing in said rows of crop; wherein said optical system (12) comprises an image capturing device (18) and an image processing device (20); wherein said image capturing device (18) is configured for capturing images (22) representing at least a portion (24) of one or more of said rows (6) of crop (8); wherein said image processing device (20) is configured to receive image information (26) representing images (22) captured by said image capturing device (18); wherein said image processing device (20) is configured to analyze said image information (26) representing images (22) captured by said image capturing device so as to identify area(s) of vegetation (28) in said images; wherein said image processing device (20) is configured to, from said area(s) of vegetation (28) in said images (22), to identify positions individual crop plants (30) based on said primary seeding information (14) and said secondary seeding information (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints

Abstract

Mowers are provided with a safety system to prevent obstacles, such as animals, located in the field from being hit by cutters of the mower. The safety system includes a control unit and at least one detector to detect the obstacle and then provide a warning signal to the control unit, when the obstacle is detected. The control unit provides a separation signal to at least one safety device in response to receiving the warning signal, and the at least one safety device causes separation between the obstacle and the at least one cutter in response to receiving the separation signal. The safety device may be at least one shield which is movable between a retracted position and a protecting position in which it extends in front of the at least one cutter to prevent contact between the at least one cutter and the obstacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/00 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters
• A01D 75/00 - Accessories for harvesters or mowers
• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines
• A01D 34/82 - Other details
• A01D 101/00 - Lawn-mowers

Abstract

A support system for determining a trajectory to be followed by an agricultural work vehicle when working a field comprises: a mapping unit configured for receiving: i) coordinates relating to the boundaries of a field to be worked; and ii) coordinates relating to the boundaries of one or more obstacles to be avoided the work vehicle; wherein the one or more obstacles being located within the field; a capacity parameter unit configured for receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to the working vehicle; a trajectory calculating unit configured for calculating an optimized trajectory to be followed by the work vehicle; wherein the optimized trajectory is being calculated on the basis of the coordinates received by the mapping unit; and one or more of the one or more capacity parameters received by the capacity parameter unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a support system for determining a trajectory to be followed by an agricultural work vehicle when weeding distinct areas of weed within a field of crops, the system comprising: a mapping unit configured for receiving: i) coordinates relating to the boundaries of a field to be worked; and ii) coordinates relating to the boundaries of distinct areas of weed being located within the boundary of the field of crops; a capacity parameter unit configured for receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to the working vehicle; a trajectory calculating unit configured for calculating an optimized trajectory to be followed by the work vehicle upon weeding the distinct areas of weed; wherein the optimized trajectory is being calculated on the basis of the coordinates received by the mapping unit; and one or more of the one or more capacity parameters received by the capacity parameter unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• G01C 21/00 - Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups

Abstract

The invention relates to an agricultural mowing apparatus (100) comprising: -a cutting mechanism (2) for cutting grass of an agricultural field (4); -an image capturing device (6) configured for capturing images (8) of a portion (10) of an agricultural field; -an image processing device (12) for analysing an image captured by said image capturing device (6); -a control unit (14); wherein said cutting mechanism (2) comprises height adjustment means (16) for adjustment of the cutting height of said cutting mechanism (2) in response to a height adjustment signal (18) being provided thereto; wherein said image processing device (12), in respect of an image (8) captured by said image capturing device is configured for analysing said image so as to provide estimation information (20) relating to an estimated magnitude of a specific crop coverage being present in said portion (10) of the agricultural field (4) corresponding to said image (8); wherein said control unit (14) being configured to receive said estimation information (20) from said image processing device (12); - wherein said control unit (14) is being configured to provide said height adjustment signal (18) to said height adjustment means (16) of said cutting mechanism (2), in response to said estimation information (20), thereby affecting an adjustment of the cutting height of said cutting mechanism (2) in response to a change in said estimated magnitude of said specific crop coverage of the portion (10) of the agricultural field (4) to be cut by said cutting mechanism (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• A01D 34/00 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

The invention relates to a conditioning apparatus (100) for the conditioning of a cut agricultural biomass (2) of an agricultural field (4); said cut biomass (2) comprising a crop of grass and clover, said biomass originates from a specific portion (6) of said agricultural field; wherein said apparatus comprises: -a passageway (8) for passing said biomass (2) through at least a part of said apparatus; -a mechanical conditioning device (10) for providing a mechanical impact to a biomass being fed to said mechanical conditioning device; -a control unit (12) for controlling the operation of said mechanical conditioning device (10); -an estimation device (14) for providing estimation information (16) relating to an estimated magnitude of a specific crop coverage being present in said portion of said agricultural field; wherein said mechanical conditioning device (10) is at least partly arranged within said passageway (8); wherein said mechanical conditioning device (10) comprises adjustment means (18) for adjusting the severity of the mechanical impact subjected to said biomass (2) being fed to said mechanical conditioning device (10) in response to a severity adjustment signal (20) being provided thereto; wherein said control unit (12) is configured to receive said estimation information (16) from said estimation device (14); wherein said control unit (12) is configured to provide said severity adjustment signal (20) to said mechanical conditioning device (10) in response to said estimation information (16), thereby effecting an adjustment of the severity of the mechanical impact being subjected to said biomass (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 82/00 - Crop conditioners, i.e. machines for crushing or bruising stalks
• A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop

Abstract

The invention provides a tedding apparatus (100) for tedding cut agricultural biomass (2) lying in an agricultural field (4), said cut biomass comprises a crop of grass and clover originating from its growth site at a portion (6) of said agricultural field; wherein said apparatus comprises: -a frame (8); -one or more mechanical tedding devices (10) for providing mechanical tedding to said cut biomass (2); said one or more mechanical tedding devices is/are arranged on said frame (8); -a control unit (12) for controlling the operation of said one or more mechanical tedding devices (10) and/or for controlling the operation of said apparatus (100); -a data storage (14) for storing estimation information (16) relating to an estimated magnitude of a specific crop coverage being present in said portion (6) of said agricultural field (4); wherein said control unit (12) is configured to receive said estimation information (16) from said data storage (14); wherein in respect of one or more of said mechanical tedding devices (10), said mechanical tedding device comprises adjustment means (18) for adjusting the severity of the mechanical tedding subjected to said biomass (2) originating from said portion (6) of said agricultural field (4), in response to a severity adjustment signal (20) being provided thereto; wherein said control unit (12) is configured to provide said severity adjustment signal (20) to said mechanical tedding device (10) in response to said estimation information (16), thereby effecting an adjustment of the severity of the mechanical tedding being subjected to said biomass (2), depending on the magnitude of a specific crop coverage being present in said portion (6) of said agricultural field (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• A01D 80/00 - Parts or details of haymakers

Abstract

The present invention related to a support system for providing support in a harvesting operation in an agricultural field, said harvesting operation involving a harvester and one or more transport vehicles for transporting harvested crops; wherein said support system comprises: a mapping unit configured for receiving information associated with coordinates relating to the geometry of said agricultural field; and for receiving information relating to an estimated crop yield distribution of said agricultural field; a capacity parameter unit configured for i) receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to the capacity of said harvester; and for ii) receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to the capacity of each of said one or more transport vehicles; a communication unit configured to receive information relating to the current position of each of said one or more transport vehicles; a calculation unit configured for calculating, on the basis of the information received by said mapping unit, said capacity parameter unit and said communication unit: A) the unload position of the harvester at a point where the crop tank of said harvester need to be emptied; and B) in respect of such an unload position, and in relation to the current position of each available transport vehicle, an optimized route to be driven in respect of each of said one or more available transport vehicles in order to arrive at an unload location for unload of crops from said harvester; and C) from the group of available transport vehicles, selecting that specific transport vehicle which will be able to arrive at said unload location in the least amount of time; and providing instructions relating to said optimized route to be followed by said specific transport vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Combines, i.e. harvesters or mowers combined with threshing devices - Details of combines
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil

Abstract

The present invention related to a support system for providing support in a harvesting operation in an agricultural field, said harvesting operation involving a harvester and one or more transport vehicles for transporting harvested crops; wherein said support system comprises: a mapping unit configured for receiving information associated with coordinates relating to the geometry of said agricultural field; and for receiving information relating to an estimated crop yield distribution of said agricultural field; a capacity parameter unit configured for i) receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to the capacity of said harvester; and for ii) receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to the capacity of each of said one or more transport vehicles; a communication unit configured to receive information relating to the current position of each of said one or more transport vehicles; a calculation unit configured for calculating, on the basis of the information received by said mapping unit, said capacity parameter unit and said communication unit: A) the unload position of the harvester at a point where the crop tank of said harvester need to be emptied; and B) in respect of such an unload position, and in relation to the current position of each available transport vehicle, an optimized route to be driven in respect of each of said one or more available transport vehicles in order to arrive at an unload location for unload of crops from said harvester; and C) from the group of available transport vehicles, selecting that specific transport vehicle which will be able to arrive at said unload location in the least amount of time; and providing instructions relating to said optimized route to be followed by said specific transport vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Combines, i.e. harvesters or mowers combined with threshing devices - Details of combines
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (100) for soil loosening of soil (2) which has become compacted by wheels (4) of an agricultural vehicle (200) or an agricultural implement (300), said system comprises: - one or more soil loosening devices (10) for loosening soil in a wheel track (1 2); in respect of each soil loosening device, a sensing system (14) which is configured for sensing a height difference between soil located in said wheel track (12) and soil (18) located outside said wheel track ( 12); - a control unit (20); wherein each of said one or more soil loosening devices (10) comprises one or more soil loosening elements (22) for loosening soil is said wheel track (12), and wherein each of said one or more soil loosening elements (22) is/are mechanically connected to adjustment means (24) for adjusting the degree of soil loosening provided by said one or more soil loosening elements (22); wherein said sensing system (14) being configured to provide one or more sensing signals (26) representative of said sensed height, difference of soil; and wherein said control unit (20) is configured to receive said one or more sensing signals (26) provided by said sensing system (14) and to provide a control signal (28) on the basis thereof; wherein said adjustment means (24) is configured to receive said control signal (28), and on the basis thereof to adjust the degree of soil loosening of said one or more soil loosening elements (22) of said one or more soil loosening devices (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 37/00 - Devices for loosening soil compacted by wheels or the like

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (100) for soil loosening of soil (2) which has become compacted by wheels (4) of an agricultural vehicle (200) or an agricultural implement (300), said system comprises: - one or more soil loosening devices (10) for loosening soil in a wheel track (1 2); — in respect of each soil loosening device, a sensing system (14) which is configured for sensing a height difference between soil located in said wheel track (12) and soil (18) located outside said wheel track ( 12); - a control unit (20); wherein each of said one or more soil loosening devices (10) comprises one or more soil loosening elements (22) for loosening soil is said wheel track (12), and wherein each of said one or more soil loosening elements (22) is/are mechanically connected to adjustment means (24) for adjusting the degree of soil loosening provided by said one or more soil loosening elements (22); wherein said sensing system (14) being configured to provide one or more sensing signals (26) representative of said sensed height, difference of soil; and wherein said control unit (20) is configured to receive said one or more sensing signals (26) provided by said sensing system (14) and to provide a control signal (28) on the basis thereof; wherein said adjustment means (24) is configured to receive said control signal (28), and on the basis thereof to adjust the degree of soil loosening of said one or more soil loosening elements (22) of said one or more soil loosening devices (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 37/00 - Devices for loosening soil compacted by wheels or the like

Abstract

The present invention relates to mowers (1) having a safety system (7) to prevent obstacles (10), such as animals, located in the field from being hit by cutters (4) of the mower(1). The safety system (7) comprises a control unit(8) and at least one detector (9) to detect the obstacle (10) and then provide a warning signal (11) to the control unit(8),when the obstacle (10) is detected. The control unit (8) provides a separation signal (13) to at least one safety device (12) in response to receiving the warning signal (11), and the at least one safety device (12) causes separation between the obstacle (10) and the at least one cutter (4) in response to receiving the separation signal (13). The safety device (12) may be at least one shield (17) which is movable between a retracted position and a protecting position in which it extends in front of the at least one cutter (4) to prevent contact between the at least one cutter (4) and the obstacle(10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/86 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters specially adapted for particular purposes for use on sloping ground, e.g. on embankments
• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines

Abstract

The present invention relates to mowers (1) having a safety system (7) to prevent obstacles (10), such as animals, located in the field from being hit by cutters (4) of the mower(1). The safety system (7) comprises a control unit(8) and at least one detector (9) to detect the obstacle (10) and then provide a warning signal (11) to the control unit(8),when the obstacle (10) is detected. The control unit (8) provides a separation signal (13) to at least one safety device (12) in response to receiving the warning signal (11), and the at least one safety device (12) causes separation between the obstacle (10) and the at least one cutter (4) in response to receiving the separation signal (13). The safety device (12) may be at least one shield (17) which is movable between a retracted position and a protecting position in which it extends in front of the at least one cutter (4) to prevent contact between the at least one cutter (4) and the obstacle(10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/86 - Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters specially adapted for particular purposes for use on sloping ground, e.g. on embankments
• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines

Abstract

The present invention relates to a support system for determining a trajectory to be followed by an agricultural work vehicle when weeding distinct areas of weed within a field of crops, said system comprises: a mapping unit configured for receiving: i) coordinates relating to the boundaries of a field to be worked; and ii) coordinates relating to the boundaries of distinct areas of weed being located within said boundary of said field of crops; a capacity parameter unit configured for receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to said working vehicle; a trajectory calculating unit configured for calculating an optimized trajectory to be followed by said work vehicle upon weeding said distinct areas of weed; wherein said optimized trajectory is being calculated on the basis of said coordinates received by said mapping unit; and one or more of said one or more capacity parameters received by said capacity parameter unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil

Abstract

The present invention relates to a support system for determining a trajectory to be followed by an agricultural work vehicle, when working a field, said system comprises: a mapping unit configured for receiving: i) coordinates relating to the boundaries of a field to be worked; and ii) coordinates relating to the boundaries of one or more obstacles to be avoided by said work vehicle; wherein said one or more obstacles being located within said field; a capacity parameter unit configured for receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to said working vehicle; a trajectory calculating unit configured for calculating an optimized trajectory to be followed by said work vehicle; wherein said optimized trajectory is being calculated on the basis of said coordinates received by said mapping unit; and one or more of said one or more capacity parameters received by said capacity parameter unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determination of an optimized position and/or orientation of placement of a new obstacle in an agricultural field; said method comprising the steps: a) providing information relating to: i) coordinates relating to the boundaries of said agricultural field; and ii) coordinates relating to the boundaries of the ground shape of said new obstacle to be laid out in said field; b) providing information relating to one or more capacity parameters relating to a specific working vehicle intended for working said field; c) optionally providing information relating to the direct cost of the placing said new obstacle, as dependent on the specific position of placement thereof; d) performing a calculation of an optimized position and/or orientation of placement of said new obstacle; wherein said optimized position and/or orientation of placement is being calculated on the basis of said information retrieved in step a) and step b) and step c).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing

Abstract

The present invention relates to a support system for determining a trajectory to be followed by an agricultural work vehicle when weeding distinct areas of weed within a field of crops, said system comprises: a mapping unit configured for receiving: i) coordinates relating to the boundaries of a field to be worked; and ii) coordinates relating to the boundaries of distinct areas of weed being located within said boundary of said field of crops; a capacity parameter unit configured for receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to said working vehicle; a trajectory calculating unit configured for calculating an optimized trajectory to be followed by said work vehicle upon weeding said distinct areas of weed; wherein said optimized trajectory is being calculated on the basis of said coordinates received by said mapping unit; and one or more of said one or more capacity parameters received by said capacity parameter unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil

Abstract

The present invention relates to a support system for determining a trajectory to be followed by an agricultural work vehicle, when working a field, said system comprises: a mapping unit configured for receiving: i) coordinates relating to the boundaries of a field to be worked; and ii) coordinates relating to the boundaries of one or more obstacles to be avoided by said work vehicle; wherein said one or more obstacles being located within said field; a capacity parameter unit configured for receiving one or more capacity parameters relating to said working vehicle; a trajectory calculating unit configured for calculating an optimized trajectory to be followed by said work vehicle; wherein said optimized trajectory is being calculated on the basis of said coordinates received by said mapping unit; and one or more of said one or more capacity parameters received by said capacity parameter unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil

Abstract

The invention relates to a coupling mechanism (100) for coupling an agricultural implement (200) to a tractor (300); said coupling mechanism comprising: a top link (2), said top link is having a front end (4) configured to be pivotally mounted on a rear end (6) of a tractor; and said top link is having an opposite rear end (8) configured to be pivotally mounted on a three point linkage (10) of an agricultural implement; a first lift arm (12) and a second lift arm (14); said first lift arm and said second lift arm each having a front end (16) configured to be pivotally mounted on a rear end of a tractor and an opposite rear end (18) configured to be pivotally mounted on a three point linkage of an agricultural implement; said two front ends of the first and second lift arm, at their points of mounting, are configured to share a common pivot axis (20); wherein said first and second lift arms being adapted to be arranged below the top link; a first hydraulic actuator (22); said hydraulic actuator is having a first end (24) configured to be pivotally mounted at a rear end of a tractor; and a second end (26) configured to be pivotally connected to a three point linkage of an agricultural implement; a hydraulic control valve (28) comprising an inlet (30 and an outlet (30') for pressurized hydraulic fluid; one or more primary outlets (32) for supplying pressurized hydraulic fluid to said first hydraulic actuator (22); and one or more secondary outlets (34) for supplying pressurized hydraulic fluid to a second hydraulic actuator (36) being located on said implement (200) to be moved by said tractor (300); wherein said hydraulic control valve (28) comprising one or more individual valves for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid from the inlet (30) for pressurized hydraulic fluid to the first hydraulic actuator (22) and the second hydraulic actuator (36), respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 63/114 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means regulating working depth of implements to achieve a constant working depth

Abstract

The invention relates to a coupling mechanism (100) for damping oscillations between a tractor (300) and an agricultural implement during transport thereof; said coupling mechanism comprising: a top link, said top link is having a front end (4) configured to be pivotally mounted on a rear end (6) of a tractor; and said top link is having an opposite rear end (8) configured to be pivotally mounted on three point linkage (10) of an agricultural implement; wherein said top link is comprising a hydraulic actuator (38), said hydraulic actuator is having a front end (40) and a rear end (42); said hydraulic actuator is being arranged between the front end and the rear end of said top link so as to allow altering the effective distance between the front end and the rear end of said top link; a first lift arm (12) and a second lift arm (14); said first lift arm and said second lift arm (12, 14) each having a front end (16) configured to be pivotally mounted on a rear side of a tractor and an opposite rear end (18) configured to be pivotally mounted on a three point linkage of an agricultural implement; said two rear ends of the first and second lift arm, at their points of mounting, are configured to share a common pivot axis (20); wherein said first and second lift arms (12,14) being adapted to be arranged below the top link (2); a transducer (44); said transducer being configured to sense the load exerted between the front end (40) and the rear end (42) of said hydraulic actuator; a hydraulic valve (46) comprising one or more outlets and being configured to supply pressurized hydraulic fluid to said hydraulic actuator in response to instructions (50) received by said hydraulic valve; a control unit (52) configured to receive a signal (54) provided by said transducer, and being configured to translate this signal into instructions (50) to be supplied to said hydraulic valve according to a predetermined protocol in order to suppress any oscillations encountered between a tractor and an agricultural implement during transport thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 59/06 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements for machines mounted on tractors
• A01B 63/10 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means

Abstract

The present invention relates to a plough system (100) comprising: i) a plough frame (2), said plough frame comprising coupling means (4) for coupling said plough frame to a towing vehicle; wherein said plough frame having an extension in a lengthwise direction (X), and an extension in a transverse direction (Y); wherein said plough frame comprising two or more lifting means (6,6'); said lifting means comprising a fixed part (8) being mounted on said plough frame (2), and a moving part (10) carrying a plough shear (12, 12'); wherein each said lifting means (6,6') comprising an actuator (14, 14'); wherein said actuator being configured to allow altering of said plough shears (12, 12') from a lowered position to a raised position, and vice versa; wherein said plough shears (12,12') being arranged on said frame in mutual staggered orientation in relation to a lengthwise direction as well as to a transverse direction; ii) a control unit (16) configured to receive controlling input (18), and in response thereto independently activate one or more actuators (14, 14') associated with said lifting means; thereby enabling independent raising and/or lowering of one or more of said plough shears (12,12'). The plough system provides improved ploughing quality of fields of soil comprising a mainland and a headland.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 3/36 - Ploughs mounted on tractors
• A01B 63/00 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements

Abstract

The apparatus relates to a sowing apparatus comprising a frame (2) having a front end (4), a rear end (6), and an extension in a transverse direction (Y). The frame comprises seed conveying means (20) and one or more coulter carriers (8), each coulter carrier having a first end pivotally suspended onto the frame and one or more coulter (16) at a second end. The apparatus comprises a sensor (22) for detecting the position of the coulter carrier in relation to the frame and providing an output signal; an actuator (24) for altering the position of the coulter carrier in relation to the frame; and a control unit (26) for receiving the output signal from the sensor and providing an output signal for controlling the actuator. An input device (40) allows an operator to provide instructions relating to the desired response of the actuator to the control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01C 7/20 - Parts of seeders for conducting and depositing seed
• A01C 5/06 - Machines for making or covering drills or furrows for sowing or planting
• A01C 7/08 - Broadcast seeders; Seeders depositing seeds in rows

Abstract

The apparatus relates to a sowing apparatus (100), said sowing apparatus comprises: a frame (2) comprising a front end (4) and a rear end (6), as seen in relation of the intended direction of movement; said intended direction of movement defining a longitudinal direction (X) of the apparatus; wherein said frame is having an extension in a transverse direction (Y), said transverse direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (X); wherein said frame comprising one or more shear carriers (8), said shear carriers each having a first end (10) and a second end (12); wherein said one or more shear carriers (8) at its first end being pivotally suspended onto said frame in a suspension (14); wherein said shear carrier at its second end (12) comprising one or more shears (16) adapted to be at least partially submerged into the soil (18); wherein in respect of one or more of said one or more shear carriers (8), said frame comprising seed conveying means (20) for conveying seeds into the soil at a position corresponding to one or more of said one or more shears; wherein in respect of one or more of said one or more shear carriers (8), said apparatus comprises a sensor (22) for detecting the position of said shear carrier in relation to the frame; said sensor (22) being configured to provide an output signal representing a sensed position of said shear carrier (8); wherein in respect of one or more of said one or more shear carriers said apparatus comprises an actuator (24) for altering the position of the shear carrier in relation to the frame; wherein said apparatus comprises a control unit (26) configured to receive said output signal from said sensor; wherein said control unit is configured to provide an output signal for controlling said actuator; wherein said control unit is connected to an input device (28), said input device being configured to allow an operator to provide said control unit with instruction relating to the desired response of the actuator, based the input signal of said sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

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