Abstract

A pneumatic vacuum system for an agricultural implement includes multiple pneumatic lines configured to receive an airflow from an air source. The pneumatic vacuum system also includes multiple pneumatic vacuum devices, and each pneumatic vacuum device is fluidly coupled to a respective pneumatic line. Furthermore, each pneumatic vacuum device is configured to receive the airflow and to establish a respective vacuum based on the airflow. In addition, each pneumatic vacuum device is configured to be fluidly coupled to a respective vacuum agricultural product meter of the agricultural implement to provide the respective vacuum to the respective vacuum agricultural product meter.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01C 7/08 - Broadcast seedersSeeders depositing seeds in rows
• A01C 7/10 - Devices for adjusting the seed-box

Abstract

In one aspect, a method for detecting diseases within harvested materials during operation of an agricultural harvester includes receiving, with a computing system, an image of billets created by a chopper assembly of the agricultural harvester; analyzing, with the computing system, the image to identify indications of disease in association with one or more of the billets contained within the image; and initiating, with the computing system, a control action in response to the identification of indications of disease in association with the one or more billets contained within the image.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

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

The present invention pertains to the field of equipment for work vehicles, specifically to a system for manually actuating vehicle pedals, comprising: an operator interface module (1), a brake and accelerator pedal actuator module (3), a brake and accelerator pedal interface module (4), and a clutch actuator module (5). The system is characterized in that it allows people with motor limitations of the lower limbs to drive the vehicle, the pedals being controlled by means of a joystick (11) interconnected to servomechanisms that actuate the pedals of the vehicle. The present invention also relates to a work vehicle (10) provided with said system for manually actuating pedals.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 20/00 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles
• B62D 49/06 - Tractors adapted for multi-purpose use
• G05D 1/222 - Remote-control arrangements operated by humans
• G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
• G05G 19/00 - Servo-mechanisms with follow-up action, e.g. occurring in steps

Abstract

The present invention pertains to the field of alternative and/or accessible means of controlling vehicles, enabling people with lower limb motor limitations to drive them, and relates to a method of controlling vehicle movement with a "joystick" configured to send command signals to a brake and accelerator pedal actuation module and a clutch actuation module, comprising the following steps: detecting joystick movements in a longitudinal and/or transverse direction; generating a command signal proportional to the direction and intensity of movement imparted to the joystick; detecting the actuation of joystick buttons; generating command signals relating to each pressed joystick button; and sending the obtained command signals to the brake and accelerator pedal actuation module and/or to the clutch actuation module.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/223 - Command input arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. joysticks or touch screens
• G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
• B60T 7/08 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation hand-actuated
• G05G 7/10 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with one single controlled memberDetails thereof characterised by special provisions for conveying or converting motion, or for acting at a distance specially adapted for remote control

Abstract

A method for monitoring and controlling billet length during operation of an agricultural harvester includes receiving, with a computing system, an image of billets created by a chopper assembly of the agricultural harvester, and analyzing, with the computing system, the image to determine a length-related parameter associated with one or more of the billets contained within the image. In addition, the method includes comparing, with the computing system, the length-related parameter to a target length parameter range for the agricultural harvester, and adjusting, with the computing system, a speed ratio between a feed roller assembly of the agricultural harvester and the chopper assembly when it is determined that the length-related parameter falls outside the target length parameter range.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes

Abstract

A system for an agricultural harvester includes an extractor configured to separate debris from a crop and expel the debris therefrom. The extractor can include a hood and a fan assembly positioned at least partially within the hood and configured to generate a suction force to force the debris through the extractor. The fan assembly can include a fan blade. A support system can be operably coupled with the fan assembly and configured to alter a position of the fan blade relative to an upper portion of the hood.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

A system for an agricultural harvester includes an extractor configured to separate debris from a crop and expel the debris therefrom. The extractor can include a hood and a fan assembly positioned at least partially within the hood and configured to generate a suction force to force the debris through the extractor. The fan assembly includes a fan blade. An actuator is configured to alter a position of the fan blade relative to an upper portion of the hood. A sensor system is configured to generate data indicative of one or more operating parameters or conditions of the extractor. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the sensor system and the actuator. The computing system being configured to receive the data from the sensor system and determine a defined position of the fan blades relative to the hood based at least in part on the data from the sensor system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 12/44 - Grain cleanersGrain separators
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01F 12/58 - Control devicesBrakesBearings

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

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 system for an agricultural vehicle includes an elevator assembly defining an elevator discharge opening. A first display is positioned at least partially on a first side of a vehicle centerline of the agricultural vehicle. A second display is positioned at least partially on a second side of a vehicle centerline of the agricultural vehicle. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the first display and the second display. The computing system is configured to determine a position of the elevator discharge opening relative to the vehicle centerline, display a first set of information on the first display when the elevator discharge opening is positioned on the first side of the vehicle centerline, and display the first set of information on the second display when the elevator discharge opening is positioned on the second side of the vehicle centerline.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 90/10 - Unloading means
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

A cleaning assembly for an auger of an agricultural header includes at least one lug configured to extend axially outwardly beyond an axial end of a shaft of the auger. The at least one lug is configured to engage crop material positioned between the axial end of the shaft and a shield and to move the crop material toward a flighting of the auger.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers

Abstract

An agricultural system includes a first row divider and a second row divider supported by a frame member relative to a surface of a field, the first and second row dividers being movable relative to the frame member and each other. The system further includes a base cutter supported by the frame member between the first and second row dividers in a lateral direction. Additionally, the system includes a computing system configured to determine a position of the first row divider relative to the frame member and a position of the second row divider relative to the frame member based on data generated by at least one divider sensor, and control an operation of a base cutter actuator to adjust a position of the base cutter relative to the surface of the field based on the positions of the first and second row dividers relative to the frame member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 63/02 - Rotating dividers

Abstract

A metering system for an agricultural planter row unit includes a controller configured to iteratively perform a first set of operations, including receiving a sensor signal indicative of an agricultural product flow rate through the agricultural planter row unit, comparing the agricultural product flow rate to a target agricultural product flow rate range, returning to receiving the sensor signal indicative of the agricultural product flow rate in response to determining the agricultural product flow rate is within the target agricultural product flow rate range, comparing a fluid pressure differential between opposite sides of a metering device of the metering system to a maximum threshold fluid pressure differential in response to determining the agricultural product flow rate is outside of the target agricultural product flow rate range, and increasing the fluid pressure differential in response to determining the fluid pressure differential is less than the maximum threshold fluid pressure differential.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01C 7/10 - Devices for adjusting the seed-box
• A01C 7/20 - Parts of seeders for conducting and depositing seed
• A01C 21/00 - Methods of fertilising

Abstract

A system for detecting foreign objects within an agricultural harvester may include a feed roller assembly configured to receive and direct the flow of harvested materials along a flow path defined between a plurality of bottom rollers and a plurality of top rollers from a first end of the feed roller assembly to a second end of the feed roller assembly. The system may further include a first movement sensor configured to generate displacement data indicative of displacement of a first roller of the plurality of top rollers, a second movement sensor configured to generate displacement data indicative of displacement of a second roller of the plurality of top rollers, and a controller configured to determine when a foreign object is present within the flow of harvested materials based at least in part on the displacement data received from the first and second movement sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/22 - Delivering mechanisms for harvesters or mowers for standing stalks
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 69/03 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers fluid
• G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movementIndicating or recording of direction of movement
• G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices

Abstract

An agricultural harvester has a chassis, a forward frame fixed to the chassis, and a lateral support bar movably coupled to the forward frame, with the lateral support bar being at least partially positioned within the forward frame. The agricultural harvester further includes a base cutter coupled to the lateral support bar, and a finned roller coupled to the lateral support bar such that movement of the lateral support bar moves the base cutter and the finned roller together.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/22 - Delivering mechanisms for harvesters or mowers for standing stalks
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 57/01 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus
• A01D 67/00 - Undercarriages or frames specially adapted for harvesters or mowersMechanisms for adjusting the framePlatforms

Abstract

A conveyor roller structural assembly for harvesters, such as those intended for harvesting tall and stalky plants, such as sugarcane and sweet sorghum, with this structural assembly being designed and developed to eliminate material losses through the displacement openings of the floating rollers. The conveyor roller structural assembly is formed by a conveyor roller whose bearings are mounted on support bases, and these support bases are anchored on a pivoting bar which is rotatable about its axis, said structural assembly also comprising at least one closing tab which is mounted in an articulated manner with the support base through a connector element, and it is configured to close a displacement opening provided in the side wall of the chassis of the harvester.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/22 - Delivering mechanisms for harvesters or mowers for standing stalks

Abstract

An agitation pressure control system in an agitation system of an agricultural vehicle includes a first valve in an agitation line and a second valve in a spray line, the spray and agitation lines being fluidly connected to a hydraulic pump via a T connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
• A01C 23/00 - Distributing devices specially adapted for liquid manure or other fertilising liquid, including ammonia, e.g. transport tanks or sprinkling wagons
• A01C 23/04 - Distributing under pressureDistributing mudAdaptation of watering systems for fertilising-liquids

Abstract

A system for monitoring an extractor fan of an agricultural harvester includes an extractor fan having a shaft configured to be coupled to a rotational drive source for rotationally driving the shaft, a fan hub coupled to a lower shaft end of the shaft such that rotation of the shaft rotationally drives the fan hub about a fan hub axis, with the fan hub extending between an upstream side and a downstream side along the fan hub axis, and fan blades coupled to and extending radially outwardly from the fan hub. The system further includes a sensor that generates data indicative of acceleration of the extractor fan. Additionally, the system includes a computing system that determines an acceleration of the extractor fan based at least in part on the data, and determines whether the extractor is imbalanced based at least in part on the acceleration of the extractor fan.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
• A01D 17/10 - Digging machines with sieving and conveying mechanisms with smooth conveyor belts, lath bands or rake bands
• A01D 34/125 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having reciprocating cutters with means for discharging mown material
• A01D 34/16 - Guides for the knife-bar in the ledger-plate
• A01D 34/83 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having cutting members on endless belts or sprocket chains
• A01D 34/835 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters specially adapted for particular purposes
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 57/10 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using fans
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

A system for an agricultural harvester can include a topper assembly including a cutting disk configured to severe an upper portion of a crop. A sensor system including a first sensor may be configured to capture crop data associated with the crop. A computing system is operably coupled with the topper assembly and the sensor system. The computing system includes one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media that collectively store instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, configure the computing system to receive an input related to a defined offset, obtain the crop data from the sensor system, determine a target of the crop based at least partially on the crop data, and position the cutting disk at a cutting position along the crop.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 47/00 - Headers
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

A system for an agricultural harvester includes a material processing system configured to receive a flow of harvested materials. A first sensor assembly is configured to capture data associated with a first mass flow rate. A second sensor assembly is configured to capture data associated with a second mass flow rate. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the first and second sensors. The computing system is configured to determine a first mass flow rate of the flow of the harvested materials based at least in part on the data received from the first sensor assembly, determine a second mass flow rate of the flow of the harvested materials based at least in part on the data received from the second sensor assembly, and determine an error between the first mass flow rate and the second mass flow rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines

Abstract

A system for an agricultural harvester can include one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable media collectively store a machine-learned model configured to receive data associated with one or more harvest-related conditions for an agricultural harvester and process the data to determine a first harvest-related parameter associated with an infeed volume of harvest material for the agricultural harvester and instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, configure the computing system to perform operations. The operations can include obtaining the data associated with one or more harvest-related conditions, inputting the data into the machine-learned model, and receiving a first value for the harvest-related parameter as a first output of the machine-learned model.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A system for an agricultural harvester includes a chopper assembly configured to separate a harvested material into debris and stalk. A primary extractor is configured to remove debris from the harvester. A sensor system is configured to capture data associated with harvested material conditions downstream of the primary extractor. A computing system includes one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media that collectively store instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, configure the computing system to perform operations. The operations include obtaining the data associated with the associated harvested material conditions downstream of the primary extractor, determining a current foliage ratio based on the data, determining an error between the current foliage ratio to a desired foliage ratio, and generating a harvest-related parameter of the primary extractor based at least in part on the error.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01F 12/30 - Straw separators
• A01F 12/58 - Control devicesBrakesBearings

Abstract

The invention relates to a system and a method that facilitate the insertion and removal of the platform in a harvesting machine in a simple and practical way. The present invention discloses a system for assisted assembly of a platform in an agricultural harvester, said system including a camera, a viewing support member for adjusting the focus of the images taken, a sight cross, and a depth limiter. The invention also discloses a method for the assisted assembly of a platform in an agricultural harvester, and an agricultural harvester with a camera for taking images of the platform, said camera being attached to the center of the front part of the chassis, a viewing support member that surrounds and is attached to the camera, a sight cross attached to the platform, and an assembly depth limiter attached to the front part of the chassis.

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 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implementsGuiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
• A01B 71/06 - Special adaptations of coupling means between power take-off and transmission shaft to the implement or machine

Abstract

A system for an agricultural harvester includes one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media that stores a machine-learned mass estimation model configured to receive data associated with one or more operation-related conditions for an agricultural harvester and process the data to determine an output indicative of a stalk mass for the agricultural harvester. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable media also stores instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, configure the computing system to perform operations. The operations include obtaining the data associated with one or more operation-related conditions; inputting the data into the machine-learned mass estimation model; and receiving a value for the stalk mass as the output of the machine-learned mass estimation model for a defined time period.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

Abstract

An adjustable toolbar system for an agricultural implement including a linkage assembly configured to be positioned between a main frame of a toolbar and a row unit, an actuator configured to couple to the main frame of the toolbar and to the linkage assembly, a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a down pressure applied by the row unit to a soil surface during planting operations, and a controller configured to output control signals to the actuator based on the signal to adjust the down pressure applied by the row unit to the soil surface during the planting operations.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 63/32 - Tools or tool-holders adjustable relatively to the frame operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means
• A01B 63/00 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements
• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil

Abstract

A protective frame for a wheel of an agricultural work vehicle has three installation possibilities: upper protective frame, lower protective frame and integral protective frame. The protective frames, or row openers, are designed to prevent the wheel from engaging the crops during operation. The protective frame includes a segment configured to surround at least a front portion of the wheel and a fastener. The protective frame can also include additional frame segments to form the integral protective frame, being a combined installation of the upper and lower protective frames.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A system for automatic topper control for an agricultural harvester includes a topper assembly having a cutting disk, and a rotational drive source configured to rotationally drive the cutting disk. The system also includes an actuator for adjusting a cutting height of the cutting disk. In addition, the system includes a controller configured to monitor a drive-related pressure parameter associated with an operation of the rotational drive source of the topper assembly. The controller is further configured to control an operation of the actuator to adjust the cutting height of the cutting disk based at least in part on the monitored drive-related parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01B 63/00 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for monitoring the stability of an agricultural harvester (10) that includes receiving position data regarding the current position of one or more actuatable components of the agricultural harvester (10) and speed data regarding the current speed of the agricultural harvester (10). The method also includes determining an initial tilt angle for the agricultural harvester (10) at least partially on the basis of the position data, and adjusting the initial tilt angle at least partially on the basis of the speed data, in order to generate a speed-adjusted tilt angle for the agricultural harvester (10). In addition, the method includes comparing the current stability angle of the agricultural harvester (10) with at least one threshold angle determined at least partially on the basis of the speed-adjusted tilt angle, and executing a control command if it is determined that the current stability angle of the agricultural harvester (10) exceeds the at least one threshold angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implementsGuiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel protector for the elevator assembly of harvesting machines for tall and stemmed plants, said protector being designed to reduce the damage caused to the structure of the elevator assembly, thereby improving the operating and maintenance conditions of the machines. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel protector (100) which is formed, essentially, by a stop (102) provided with at least one pivoting tab (104) configured to be anchored to the elevator housing structure (58), and further comprising at least one shock absorber assembly (106) configured to be mounted to the elevator housing structure (58).

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A header to be coupled to an agricultural machine, such as harvesters of tall and stemmed plants, and sugar cane and sorghum. The header includes at least one base cutting assembly mounted in a floating manner in relation to a structural frame of the header through at least one pantographic arm and at least one actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/74 - Cutting-height adjustment
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops

Abstract

In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a header-based harvesting system for agricultural harvesters that includes a header configured to be removably coupled to a front end of a harvester. The header includes a header frame and a base cutter assembly coupled to the header frame in a floating arrangement. Additionally, the system includes an actuator coupled between the header frame and the base cutter assembly, and a hydraulic circuit in fluid communication with the actuator. The hydraulic circuit is configured to allow pressurized hydraulic fluid to be supplied to the actuator for regulating the floating movement of the base cutter assembly relative to the header frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 33/14 - Lifting or lowering mechanisms for the tools
• A01D 34/24 - Lifting devices for the cutter-bar
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 57/22 - Delivering mechanisms for harvesters or mowers for standing stalks

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new extractor assembly for an agricultural machine, such as those used for harvesting sugar cane and sorghum, designed and developed to maximize the use of the air flow that passes through the cleaning chamber, and thus to increase the efficiency of the process of cleaning the harvested material before transferring it to transloading and haulage trailers. More specifically, the extractor assembly is basically composed of a cleaning chamber (100) overlaid by a ventilation and extraction assembly (101), the latter being formed by a housing (101a) inside which is a fan (56, 80) for creating suction during the work operation so that harvest residues (53) are directed through an extractor hood (101b), and said cleaning chamber (100) also has a flow restrictor (102) equipped with an air inlet opening (103) having an area smaller than the inlet area of the cleaning chamber and designed to be positioned at the discharge spout (50a) for harvested material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• A01D 63/00 - Outside dividers

Abstract

An agricultural harvester includes a threshing assembly configured to thresh crop material received from a feeder of the agricultural harvester. The threshing assembly, in turn, includes a concave and a rotor positioned relative to the concave such that a gap is defined between the concave and the rotor. Furthermore, the agricultural harvester includes an actuator configured to move the concave relative to the rotor to adjust a size of the gap. Additionally, the agricultural harvester includes a tailings assembly configured to receive incompletely threshed crop material that has passed through the concave. Moreover, the agricultural harvester includes an imaging device configured to capture image data depicting the incompletely threshed crop material present within the tailings assembly and a computing system communicatively coupled to the imaging device. As such, the computing system is configured to determine an amount of the incompletely threshed crop material present within the tailings assembly based on the captured image data. In addition, the computing system is configured to control an operation of the actuator based on the determined amount of the incompletely threshed crop material present within the tailings assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 12/10 - Feeders
• A01F 12/58 - Control devicesBrakesBearings
• A01F 12/52 - Arrangements for returning unthreshed grain to the threshing device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new structural arrangement for conveyor rollers of harvesting machines, designed to facilitate the processes of manufacturing and maintaining the machines, in particular the processes of maintaining the conveyor rollers, in order to shorten the non-productive downtimes of the machines and increase the productivity of these agricultural implements. More specifically, the structural arrangement according to the present invention is mounted on the chassis (12) of the machine (10), which is formed by side walls (12a), wherein at least one of the side walls (12a) has lateral openings (100) designed to allow the passage of the lower and upper conveyor rollers (46, 48), and at least one of the sides (102) of the conveyor rollers (46, 48) is mounted in a base structure (104) which is then fitted into and fastened to the side wall (12a) of the chassis (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (200) for removing debris from a stream of harvested crops in an agricultural harvester (10), which system can include a chopper assembly (50) and a cleaning assembly (100) downstream of the chopper assembly (50), in the direction of flow of the harvested crops. An upstream side (S1) of the cleaning assembly (100) can be closer to the chopper assembly (50) than a downstream side (S2) of the cleaning assembly (100). The cleaning assembly (100) can include a screen (104) and a fan (102), the fan (102) being located at least partially between the upstream side (S1) and the downstream side (S2) of the cleaning assembly (100). The fan (102) can generate an air flow (F1) in a first direction (D1), in such a way that the air flow (F1) goes first past the upstream side (S1) and then past the downstream side (S2) of the cleaning assembly (100). Moreover, the screen (104) can be moved along a path of movement relative to the fan (102) in such a way that part of the screen (104) is movable between the upstream side (S1) and the downstream side (S2) of the cleaning assembly (100).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines

Abstract

The present invention relates to an agricultural system (200) for removing debris (53) from a stream of harvested crops in an agricultural harvester (10), which can include an extractor assembly (54, 78) comprising a hood (55, 79) and an actuator designed to adjust the position of the hood (55, 79). The hood (55, 79) has an inlet (55A, 79A) through which the debris (53) enters the hood (55, 79) and an outlet (55B, 79B) through which the debris (53) exits the hood (55, 79). The agricultural system (200) can further include a flow direction sensor (112A, 112B) having a field of view oriented towards the debris (53) that exits the hood (55, 79), and the flow direction sensor (112A, 112B) is designed to generate data indicating at least one debris flow direction (53). In addition, the agricultural system (200) can include a computing system (202). The computing system (202) can determine the direction of flow of the debris (53) that exits the hood (55, 79) from the data received from the flow direction sensor (112A, 112B) and control an operation of the actuator to adjust the position of the hood (55, 79) on the basis of the direction of flow of the debris (53).

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

In one aspect, a system for monitoring crop yield for an agricultural harvester includes a material processing system configured to receive a flow of harvested materials, a first sensor configured to generate data indicative of a volume of the flow of harvested materials being directed through the material processing system, and a second sensor configured to generate data indicative of a density of the flow of harvested materials being directed through the material processing system. In addition, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the first and second sensors, with the computing system being configured to determine a mass flow rate of the flow of harvested materials through the material processing system based at least in part on the data received from the first and second sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• G01F 1/86 - Indirect mass flowmeters, e.g. measuring volume flow and density, temperature, or pressure
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

Disclosed is a protective wheel frame of an agricultural working vehicle and a method for mounting a protective frame on a wheel of an agricultural working vehicle. The protective frames, or line openers, are designed to prevent the wheels of working vehicles from damaging crops during their operation. The protective frame includes a segment configured to surround at least a front portion of a wheel of a working vehicle and a connection element. The protective frame may also include additional frame segments that form a structure to support a rigid covering. The method for mounting the protective frame on a working vehicle wheel includes steps for mounting and coupling segments and connecting elements of the protective frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 76/00 - Parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, not provided for in groups

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 boom assembly for an agricultural applicator includes a frame supporting a boom arm pivotably coupled to the frame and rotatable about a first axis. A first actuation assembly is pivotably coupled to the frame and the boom arm at a first pivot point for rotation about a second axis on a first side of the first axis. A second actuation assembly is pivotably coupled to the frame and the boom arm at a second pivot point for rotation about a third axis on a second side of the first axis. A sensor is configured to detect data indicative of a relative position of the boom arm relative to the frame. A computing system is configured to activate at least one of the first actuation assembly or the second actuation assembly in response to determining that the boom arm has deviated from a predefined angular range.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
• A01C 23/00 - Distributing devices specially adapted for liquid manure or other fertilising liquid, including ammonia, e.g. transport tanks or sprinkling wagons
• B05B 1/20 - Perforated pipes or troughs, e.g. spray boomsOutlet elements therefor
• B05B 15/68 - Arrangements for adjusting the position of spray heads

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for detecting foreign objects in a harvester that can include a feed roll assembly designed to receive and guide the flow of harvested material along a flow path defined between a plurality of lower rolls and a plurality of upper rolls from a first feed roll assembly end towards a second feed roll assembly end. The system can also include a first movement sensor configured to generate movement data indicative of the movement of a first roll of the plurality of upper rolls, a second movement sensor configured to generate movement data indicative of the movement of a second roll movement of the plurality of upper rolls, and a controller configured to determine when a foreign object is present in the flow of harvested material, at least in part on the basis of the movement data received from the first and the second movement sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines
• A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 91/04 - Products growing above the soil

Abstract

A cutting and harvesting assembly for an agricultural machine includes a structural frame. A central portion divider set is operably coupled with the structural frame and includes one or more central portion feed rollers. A first line divider set is laterally offset from the central portion divider set. The first line divider set includes a first pivoting frame, a first connection element operably coupled to the first pivoting frame and the structural frame, one or more first set feed rollers operably coupled with the first pivoting frame. A second line divider set is positioned on an opposing side of the central portion divider set from the first line divider set. The second line divider set includes a second pivoting frame, a second connection element operably coupled to the second pivoting frame and the structural frame, and one or more second set feed rollers operably coupled with the second pivoting frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 63/00 - Outside dividers

Abstract

A cutting and harvesting assembly for an agricultural machine includes a structural frame. A feed roller is operably coupled with the structural frame. A deflector assembly is operably coupled with the structural frame. The deflector assembly includes a deflector plate at least partially laterally outward of the feed roller. The deflector plate is rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to the structural frame.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel model of heavy machine, particularly those intended for construction, having an additional implement connected by means of a connection having a simplified, efficient and safe structure. More specifically, the heavy machine according to the present invention comprises a chassis (4) mounted on track assemblies (E) and supporting a main implement (T) positioned on the front portion of the machine (M), further being provided with a connection (2) formed by a shaped plate (20) having outer portions (20a) fastened to said chassis (4) and an intermediate portion (20b) on which a pivot bearing (6) is positioned, from which extends a pivot (8) configured for coupling a frame (10) of an additional implement (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
• B60D 1/02 - Bolt or shackle-type couplings

Abstract

The present application relates to an automatic topper control system for an agricultural harvester that includes a topper assembly that has a cutting disc and a source of rotational drive designed to drive the cutting disc in rotation. The system also includes an actuator for adjusting the cutting height of the cutting disc. Furthermore, the system includes a controller designed to monitor a pressure parameter related to the drive associated with operation of the source of rotational drive for the topper assembly. The controller is also designed to control operation of the actuator to adjust the cutting height of the cutting disc based at least in part on the parameter related to the monitored drive.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters
• A01D 23/02 - Topping machines cutting the tops before being lifted

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel independent front platform for being coupled to an agricultural machine, such as machines for harvesting tall, stemmed plants and cane and sorghum harvesters, developed to provide more precise and appropriate cutting and thus increase harvest productivity. More particularly, the independent front platform to which the present invention relates comprises at least one base cutter assembly (42) mounted floating in relation to the structural frame (101) through the arrangement of at least one pantographic arm (105) and the at least one actuator (106).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 33/14 - Lifting or lowering mechanisms for the tools
• A01D 57/22 - Delivering mechanisms for harvesters or mowers for standing stalks
• A01D 34/24 - Lifting devices for the cutter-bar

Abstract

One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a harvesting system based on a platform for agricultural harvesters that includes a platform configured to be removably coupled to a front end of a harvester. The platform includes a platform frame and a base cutter assembly coupled to the platform frame in a floating arrangement. In addition, the system includes an actuator coupled between the platform frame and the base cutter assembly, and a hydraulic circuit in fluid communication with the actuator. The hydraulic circuit is configured to allow the pressurized hydraulic fluid to feed the actuator in order to control the floating movement of the base cutter assembly in relation to the platform frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 33/14 - Lifting or lowering mechanisms for the tools
• A01D 57/22 - Delivering mechanisms for harvesters or mowers for standing stalks
• A01D 34/24 - Lifting devices for the cutter-bar

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for controlling the steering of an agricultural machine, which comprises a mechanism designed and configured to perform a supplementary control relating to the fine adjustment of the steering of the machine during work in the field. More particularly, this system comprises a multi-functional control (100) provided with a lever (100a) and is configured to control the driving of the machine (10) on a trajectory. In addition, it has a processing unit (101) configured to receive and process the signals corresponding to the displacement movements of said multi-functional control (100), and at least one steering assembly (102) configured to coordinate and execute the signals from the processing unit (101) with the mechanisms and devices relating to the movement of the machine (10), the aforementioned multi-functional control (100) comprising at least one supplementary controller (103) configured to adjust the steering of the machine through increments that represent angles (a) that vary between 0.5° and 2° on each signal from said supplementary controller (103). The present invention also relates to a method for adjusting the steering of a machine and, in addition, to an agricultural machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implementsGuiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• B62D 1/12 - Hand levers

Abstract

The invention relates to a wheel hub (30) that includes a housing (32) and a reduction system (34). The reduction system (34) includes a planetary gearbox (48) configured to be operably connected between the axle (36) and the wheel (26), a sleeve (50) configured to slidably connect to the shaft (36), and an actuation device (52) connected to the sleeve (50) and configured to slide the sleeve (50). The reduction system (34) has a first operating position in which the sleeve (50) engages with the planetary gearbox (48) to transmit the driving force from the axle (36) at a speed reduction ratio, and a second operating position in which the sleeve (50) disengages from the planetary gearbox (48) in order to cease transmitting the driving force from the axle (36) so as to freely rotate the wheel (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60B 27/04 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle housing driving means, e.g. sprockets
• F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
• F16H 3/50 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears with single orbital gears or pairs of rigidly-connected orbital gears comprising orbital conical gears
• F16H 48/06 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion
• B60K 17/36 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving tandem wheels
• B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing

Abstract

The invention relates to a wheel hub (30) that includes a housing (32) and a reduction system (34). The reduction system (34) includes a planetary gearbox (48) configured to be operably connected between the axle (36) and the wheel (26), a bushing (50) for slidably connecting to the axle (36), and an actuation device (52) for sliding the bushing (50). The reduction system (34) has a first operating position in which the bushing (50) engages with the planetary gearbox (48) to transmit driving force from the axle (36) at a first speed ratio, and a second operating position in which the bushing (50) disengages from the planetary gearbox (48) and engages with the closed end (44) of the housing (32) in order to transmit driving force from the axle (36) at a second speed ratio that is 1:1.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 3/50 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears with single orbital gears or pairs of rigidly-connected orbital gears comprising orbital conical gears
• F16H 3/48 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears with single orbital gears or pairs of rigidly-connected orbital gears
• F16H 3/46 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears
• F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
• F16H 48/06 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion
• B60B 27/04 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle housing driving means, e.g. sprockets

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel base cutter disc and to the base cutter assembly particularly developed for application in an agricultural machine, such as cane and sorghum harvesters, the construction of which is capable of promoting the transverse oscillation of the blades at a significantly high frequency and within a substantially small range in order to thereby significantly improve the process of cutting cane and sorghum stems. More particularly, the aforementioned base cutter disc is formed by a drive shaft (102) that is connected on one side to the frame (103) of the base cutter assembly (42) and, on the other side, supports two rotating discs, one upper (112a) and the other lower (112b), which are mounted parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other; it also has a secondary drive shaft (110) that is connected on one side to a motive power source (110a) and, on the other side, to a gear (111) rotatably accommodated in the space formed between said rotating discs (112a, 112b); and the edge of the aforementioned gear (111) being associated with a series of actuating cams (113), which are connected to respective cutter blades (101) so as to move them laterally and alternately at a high frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/73 - Cutting apparatus
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel maintenance platform particularly developed for use in agricultural machines, such as those used for harvesting tall, stemmed plants, as is the case of sugar cane and sorghum, said platform being configured to improve the cleanliness conditions on the top of the machine and also the safety of the operators and drivers. More particularly, the maintenance platform of the present invention is formed by a mounting structure (101) fixed to the chassis (12) of said machine (10), in which is mounted a floor (110) that tilts by means of a pivot shaft (102) provided on the rear portion thereof, and by an actuating assembly (120) arranged on the front portion thereof, said actuating assembly (120) having at least two pre-defined positions (P1, P2), in which, in the first position (P1), the tilting floor (110) is inclined relative to the top of the machine (10), and in the second position (P2) the tilting floor (110) is level relative to the top of the machine (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/82 - Other details
• A01B 76/00 - Parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, not provided for in groups
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wheel drive assembly for application in a vehicle, such as for example those provided with hybrid drive systems, the features of which have been designed and developed to allow the simplified, low cost installation of an electric motor individually on the wheel assembly of a vehicle. The present invention relates more particularly to a wheel drive assembly that comprises an electric motor (8) mounted on a casing (7) inside which is arranged a transmission assembly made up of a primary drive shaft (9) that is associated, on one side, with the power output of said electric motor (8) and, on the other side, with a secondary drive shaft (10) that has a toothed end (101) arranged so that it interacts with a ring gear (11) fixed to the wheel hub (4) of the wheel assembly (S).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 6/00 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines
• B60K 6/20 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs
• B60K 6/22 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel braking system for vehicles, such as those suitable for transporting loads and/or passengers, that is made up of features capable of substantially reducing the structural complexity of these braking systems, particularly of those models provided with dual actuation, and thereby reducing the costs involved in the manufacturing and assembly of the braking systems and the vehicles themselves. More particularly, the system of the present invention comprises an armature (1) fixed to the rigid axle (E) of the vehicle (V), on which a drum (2) is placed, which is associated with the wheel hub (R), at least two shoes (3) provided with brake linings (30) being arranged on diametrically opposite edges of said armature (1) and moving towards the inner surface of said drum (2) by means of a drive assembly (4) that is made up of a first actuator (5a) positioned adjacent to one end of said shoes (3), and a second actuator (5b) positioned adjacent to the opposite end of said shoes (3), at least one of which is coupled to an actuator assembly (9) of the vehicle (V); it also comprises supports (7a, 7b) that are mounted concentrically with the respective actuators (5a, 5b) and interconnected by means of rods (8) arranged at the ends thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 51/10 - Brakes with outwardly-movable braking members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like shaped as exclusively radially-movable brake-shoes
• F16D 51/18 - Brakes with outwardly-movable braking members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like shaped as brake-shoes pivoted on a fixed or nearly-fixed axis with two brake-shoes
• F16D 51/20 - Brakes with outwardly-movable braking members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like shaped as brake-shoes pivoted on a fixed or nearly-fixed axis with two brake-shoes extending in opposite directions from their pivots
• F16D 51/22 - Brakes with outwardly-movable braking members co-operating with the inner surface of a drum or the like shaped as brake-shoes pivoted on a fixed or nearly-fixed axis with two brake-shoes extending in opposite directions from their pivots mechanically actuated

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel chopper roller applied to an agricultural machine, such as cane and sorghum harvesters, the construction of which is capable of facilitating the adaptation of chopper rollers of machines with different models of cutting blades in order to thereby optimize and improve harvests. More particularly, the chopper roller according to the present invention is made up of a base structure (103) on which are arranged cutting blades (102), which are fastened to said base structure (103) by means of a configuration that comprises a bracket (104) that extends longitudinally on said base structure (103), an adapter bar (105) arranged on the aforementioned bracket (104), a shield (106) that is fitted on the opposite side of said cutting blade (102), and uses fasteners (107) that are applied to lock said shield (106), clamping the cutting blade (102) with the adapter bar (105) to said bracket (104) of the base structure (103).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 29/09 - Cutting apparatus specially adapted for cutting hay, straw or the like Details
• A01D 41/08 - Combines which thresh before the stalk is cut
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel method for adjusting the aperture of the shaker towers of a citrus harvester, having functional and technical features intended to guarantee that the shaker towers are in good condition to remove the fruit productively, and primarily to prevent and/or reduce the damage caused to the branches and trunks of the trees. More specifically, the present method can be summarized by the following steps: identification and definition of the configuration type of the trees (A) to be harvested; measurement of the widths (W) of said trees; definition of the degree of damage deemed to be appropriate, desirable and acceptable; calculation of the aperture factor (F); determination of the distance "X" between said shaker towers; and adjustment of said aperture (P) as a function of said distance "X". The present invention also relates to a harvester (M) able to carry out the present method of adjusting the aperture between the shaker towers.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 46/26 - Devices for shaking trees or shrubsFruit catching devices to be used therewith

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for removing waste from an agricultural harvester that includes a flow separator supported relative to an outlet of a cutter assembly of the harvester so that the flow separator extends at least partially inside a stream of processed crop material discharged from the cutter assembly. The flow separator is configured to divide the stream of processed crop material into separate flows of crop material to be received in an extraction chamber of the agricultural harvester.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular chassis system for a sugar cane harvester that includes a chassis base section that has a front end and a rear end, in which the chassis base section defines a front interface portion on the front end. The system also includes a plurality of interchangeable chassis front sections configured to be removably coupled to the chassis base section, each chassis front section having a unique chassis arrangement in relation to the rest of the interchangeable chassis front sections, so that each chassis front section is capable of providing a different harvesting configuration for the sugar cane harvester when selected for installation on the chassis base section. In addition, each chassis front section includes a front end and a rear interface end, the rear interface ends of the interchangeable chassis front sections defining a common interface portion configured to be coupled to the front interface portion of the chassis base section.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 21/12 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted assembled from readily-detachable parts
• B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new structural chassis for mounting an agricultural machine, such as a sweet-sorghum or sugar-cane harvester, that is designed to accommodate a removable tank for storing hydraulic fluid, thereby improving maintenance conditions, but primarily increasing the service life and productivity of such machines. More specifically, the structural chassis (12) is formed by a front portion (12a) and a rear portion (12b) that supports the primary waste extraction assembly (54) and the coupling (103) for mounting the lifting assembly (52), in which this rear portion (12b) is designed to form the processing trajectory of the machine (10) through the arrangement of side walls (100) provided with apertures (101, 102) for mounting the lower (46) and upper (48) conveyor rollers and the chopping rollers (50), and also includes at least one removable tank (104) that is installed in a recess (105) formed by said side walls (100), the opening of which is arranged between the primary waste extraction assembly (54) and said coupling (103).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• B62D 21/12 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted assembled from readily-detachable parts

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive shaft (32) for a vehicle (10) with a first axle (22) and a second axle (24) that is a lifting axle. The drive shaft (32) includes a first drive shaft member (34) configured to connect to the first axle (22), a second drive shaft member (36) configured to connect to the second axle (24), and a sliding coupler (38) connected between the first drive shaft member (34) and the second drive shaft member (36). The sliding coupler (38) has a first end that couples to the first drive shaft member (34) and a second end with a locking function (66) for mechanically coupling to the internal recess (62) in the second drive shaft member (36) in order to selectively transmit a driving force between the first and second drive shaft members (34, 36).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 17/34 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
• B62D 61/12 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with variable number of ground-engaging wheels, e.g. with some wheels arranged higher than others, or with retractable wheels
• B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels

Abstract

The invention relates to a disengagement system (32) for a vehicle (10) with a first shaft (22) and a second shaft (24). The disengagement system (32) includes a housing (34), an input shaft (36), a gear shaft (38) and a coupling device (40) for selectively coupling the input shaft (36) to the gear shaft (38). The coupling device (40) includes a coupler (66) and an actuator (68) connected to the coupler (66). The actuator (68) is configured to slide the coupler (66), so that the coupler (66) couples to and transmits a driving force between the input shaft (36) and the gear shaft (38) in an engaged position of the coupling device (40) and uncouples from the input shaft (36) and the gear shaft (38) in a disengaged position of the coupling device (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 17/34 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
• B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
• B60B 35/12 - Torque-transmitting axles
• F16H 29/12 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with intermittently-driving members, e.g. with freewheel action between rotary driving and driven members
• F16H 29/18 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with intermittently-driving members, e.g. with freewheel action between rotary driving and driven members in which the transmission ratio is changed by adjustment of the distance between the axes of the rotary members in which the intermittently-driving members slide along approximately radial guides while rotating with one of the rotary members
• B62D 61/12 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with variable number of ground-engaging wheels, e.g. with some wheels arranged higher than others, or with retractable wheels

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air filter for utility-machine cabs, in particular utility machines intended for rural use or construction work, that has been designed and developed to include technical, structural and functional features intended to increase the efficiency of said filter, and primarily the service life thereof, by enabling the filter elements to be swapped independently, in addition to enabling the selective use of the filter elements as a function of need and working conditions. More specifically, said air filter includes a casing (10) having an inlet nozzle (11) and an outlet nozzle (12) and containing a filter assembly (20) formed by a first filter element (21) and a second filter element (22) which are separated by a screen (23), the combined arrangement of said filter assembly (20) with the inner wall of the casing (10) forming a peripheral air passage chamber (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours

Abstract

The invention relates to an epicyclic reducer for a vehicle hub that includes: a housing; a sun gear arranged in the housing that includes sun teeth and is configured for coupling to an input; a plurality of planet gears, each of which includes planet teeth meshed with some of the sun teeth; a planet carrier that couples the planet gears to each other and is configured as an output; and a ring gear that includes ring teeth meshed with some of the planet teeth of each of the planet gears. The ring gear can be moved within the housing between a reduction position in which the planet gears are configured to rotate relative to the ring gear, and a direct drive position in which the ring gear is constrained to rotate with the planet gears.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
• F16H 9/26 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio, or for reversing rotary motion, by endless flexible members with members having orbital motion

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a system for pressurizing gas for stationary motors consisting of technical and structural features capable of producing a supply of gas at a suitable pressure, that is stable and safe, in order to thus ensure the operating efficiency of the aforementioned stationary motors.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
• F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
• F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
• F17C 5/06 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with compressed gases

Abstract

In one aspect, an elevator assembly for a harvester may include an elevator housing and an elevator extending within the elevator housing between a proximal end and a distal end. As such, the elevator may be configured to carry harvested crops between its proximal and distal ends. Furthermore, the elevator assembly may include a storage hopper extending from the elevator housing at a location adjacent to the distal end of the elevator. The storage hopper may include a conveyor extending within the storage hopper between a first end and a second end, with the conveyor configured to carry the harvested crops between its first and second ends towards a discharge opening of the storage hopper.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 61/00 - Elevators or conveyors for binders or combines
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 61/02 - Endless belts

Abstract

In one aspect, a system for supplying electric power to components of an agricultural harvester may include a power storage device and a first agricultural harvester component. The system may also include a first bus electrically coupled to the power storage device and configured to supply electric power at a first voltage to the first agricultural harvester component. Furthermore, the system may include a second agricultural harvester component and a second bus configured to supply the electric power at a second voltage to second agricultural harvester component, the second voltage being less than the first voltage. Additionally, the system may include a converter electrically coupled between the first and the second bus, with the converter configured to reduce the first voltage supplied through the first bus to allow electric power to be supplied to the second agricultural harvester component at the second voltage via the second bus.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 43/10 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for crushing or bruising the mown crop
• A01D 69/02 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers electric
• B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
• B60L 50/15 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by engine-driven generators, e.g. generators driven by combustion engines with additional electric power supply
• B60L 53/00 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
• H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a power-transmission axle for a motor vehicle, in particular for models used for transporting loads and goods and that have a 6x4 or 8x4 drive configuration, said transmission axle having technical, structural and functional features designed and developed to allow the coupling and uncoupling of at least one of the driven axles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
• B60B 35/12 - Torque-transmitting axles

Abstract

The invention relates to a support for a steering wheel of an agricultural or civil engineering vehicle, which has been designed and developed to improve the working conditions of operators in the cabs and also to simplify the production lines of said vehicles, particularly in the step of constructing and assembling the control and operating cabs. According to one embodiment of the invention, said steering wheel support is formed by interconnected articulated elements (2, 3) that are attached to a mounting base (4), said first articulated element (2) being pivoted on said mounting base (4), while the second articulated element (3) is connected to the opposite end of said first articulated element (2) by means of a connecting element (6), and the free end of said second articulated element (3) also supports a frame (7) for mounting a steering box (8) together with its respective steering wheel (9).

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 1/183 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable adjustable between in-use and out-of-use positions, e.g. to improve access
• B62D 1/18 - Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable
• B62D 1/16 - Steering columns
• B62D 49/00 - Tractors

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A system for operating a harvester may include an elevator extending between a proximal end and a distal end, with the elevator being configured to carry harvested crops between its proximal and distal ends. The system may also include a storage hopper positioned adjacent to the distal end of the elevator, with the storage hopper defining a volume configured to receive the harvested crops discharged from the distal end of the elevator. In addition, the system may include a rotary spreader positioned within the storage hopper. The rotary spreader may be configured to be rotated within the storage hopper to disperse the harvested crops received from the elevator across at least a portion of the volume.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

In one aspect, a system for detecting crop levels within on-board storage of an agricultural harvester may include an elevator extending between a proximal end and a distal end, with the elevator being configured to carry harvested crops between its proximal and distal ends. The system may also include a storage hopper positioned adjacent to the distal end of the elevator, with the storage hopper defining a volume configured to receive the harvested crops discharged from the distal end of the elevator. In addition, the system may include a fill level sensor provided in operative association with the storage hopper. The fill level sensor may be configured to detect a fill level of the harvested crops contained within the storage volume of the storage hopper

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

In one aspect, a system for detecting crop levels within on-board storage of an agricultural harvester may include an elevator extending between a proximal end and a distal end, with the elevator being configured to carry harvested crops between its proximal and distal ends. The system may also include a storage hopper positioned adjacent to the proximal end of the elevator, with the storage hopper defining a volume configured to receive the harvested crops prior to such harvested crops being conveyed from the proximal end of the elevator to the distal end of the elevator. In addition, the system may include a fill level sensor provided in operative association with the storage hopper. The fill level sensor may be configured to detect a fill level of the harvested crops contained within the storage volume of the storage hopper.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cutting knife (350) for the cutting disc (33, 330) of the side cutter of a row divider (30) of an agricultural harvester (10), the cutting knife (35) comprising two cutting ends (351, 352), each cutting end (351, 352) comprising two cutting edges (351a, 351b; 352a, 352b).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 47/00 - Headers

Abstract

The invention relates to an elevator assembly for a harvesting machine, such as sugar cane harvesters, which is capable of providing a damping effect in response to possible impacts suffered by the structure of the elevator assembly during activities out in the field. According to one embodiment of the invention, the elevator assembly (52) comprises an elevator housing (58) and an elevator (60) extending inside the elevator housing (58) between a lower, proximal end (62) and an upper, distal end (64), the lower, proximal end (62) being fixed to the chassis (12) of the machine (10) and the upper, distal end (64) having an opening (82) for discharging the harvested material; the elevator assembly having a damping system (100) that comprises a first element (101) and a second element (102), the first element arranged on the structure of the elevator housing (58) and the second element (102) being fitted onto said first element (101) in a sliding relationship; and wherein at least one connection element (83a, 83b) is fixed, at one end, to said second element (102) and at the other to a portion of the chassis (12) of the machine (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling the safe operation of the rear axle of a set of combined driven axles in motor vehicles, in particular for vehicles designed to carry loads and that have 6×4, 8×4 or 10×4 traction layouts, or tridem models formed by three driven axles. More specifically, the present method comprises a set of steps and activities that ensure the proper and safe operation of the systems and mechanisms for uncoupling and raising the rear axle, and more specifically checking the state of certain operating parameters of the rear axle and of the vehicle itself in order to permit or prevent uncoupling and coupling, as well as the respective raising and lowering of the rear axle of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 17/36 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving tandem wheels
• B60K 17/00 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
• B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
• B60K 23/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wheel support unit that is obtained by combining structural elements able to form a high-pressure chamber embedded in the wheel hub in order to enable the quick and practical connection to an automatic tyre calibration system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a support unit that is formed by the stub axle (1) of a vehicle (V), onto which is fitted a wheel hub (2) resting on journals (3), said stub axle (1) having an air duct (4) with ends fitted with a pneumatic connection (4a) and a nozzle (4b), the latter being in communication with a high-pressure chamber (5) formed by coupling a hub cap (6) to the external face of said wheel hub (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
• B60C 29/00 - Arrangements of tyre-inflating valves to tyres or rimsAccessories for tyre-inflating valves, not otherwise provided for
• B60B 7/00 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall

Abstract

The present invention relates to a power transmission unit for driven shafts in vehicles applied in particular to vehicles with hybrid drive systems designed and developed to provide effective control over working conditions, which may be fully electric, fully combustion, hybrid or even work as an electricity generator. More specifically, the present invention relates to a power transmission unit that comprises a primary shaft (10) and a secondary shaft (12) that are connected together by a selector unit (11) used to select and control the type of drive propulsion applied to the running shaft (R) of said vehicle (V), in which cooperation with coupling/uncoupling devices (30, 40) enables a layout in which only the combustion motor (MC) is used for propulsion, only the electric motor (ME) is used for propulsion, both motors (MC, ME) work together to generate torque, or the running shaft (R) is uncoupled from traction in order to power the electric motor (ME) which then acts as an electricity generator. The present invention also relates to a vehicle for carrying goods and passengers that includes the present power transmission unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 6/20 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs
• B60K 6/22 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs
• B60K 6/24 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the combustion engines
• B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
• B60K 6/36 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings
• B60K 6/365 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
• B60K 6/42 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by the architecture of the hybrid electric vehicle
• B60K 6/48 - Parallel type

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new chopper roller used in an agricultural machine, such as a sugar cane or sorghum harvester, the construction of which is capable of providing better conditions for maintenance and replacement of the cutting blades and also obtaining better spacing between the rollers in order to increase the flow of processed material. More particularly, the present invention relates to a chopper roller formed by a body (11) on which there is a series of cutting blades (12), at least one of which is fixed onto the body (11) via a locking system (13) constituted by a support base (14) fixed to the body (11) and extending, at least in part, longitudinally along the body (11), and at least one rear screen (15) that fits at least in part in a face of said support base and interacts together with said support base to fix said cutting blade (12), the support base and the rear screen being fixed to one another via a fixing element (16), which is arranged in an inclined manner at an angle (α) relative to said cutting blade (12). The present invention also relates to a set of chopper rollers (20) and a harvesting machine (A) comprising at least one chopper roller as disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop
• A01F 29/06 - Cutting apparatus specially adapted for cutting hay, straw or the like having rotating knives with their cutting edges on a cylinder surface, e.g. of the helical-type
• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane
• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roller, such as a roller of the dumper type, for use in agricultural machines, for example in machinery for harvesting tall plants that have a stem. More particularly, said dumper roller is formed by a cylindrical body (11) provided with an internal and external surface, in which the external surface is provided with one or more projections (12) to assist in the entrainment of the plants, said roller comprising an engine (13) accommodated inside said cylindrical body (11), the engine (13) having a rotation shaft (14) for rotatably actuating said roller, and in which said rotation shaft (14) is mechanically coupled to a substantially central portion of the longitudinal length of the internal surface of the cylindrical body (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel shaking mechanism for an agricultural machine, such as sugarcane and sweet sorghum harvesters, capable of removing mud, dirt and plant debris accumulated in the bottom lining protecting the chassis on which the conveying and chopping rollers of said machines are mounted. According to one embodiment of the invention, the shaking mechanism comprises at least one rod (21), the ends of which are fixed in rotary bearings (22, 22'), said rod (21) being designed to protrude at least partially from the edge of said bearings (22, 22'), forming at least one protruding surface (21A, 21A') for contact with a protective lining (13) located in the chassis portion (E) of the machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new method for effecting immediate lateral compensation in agricultural machines of the harvester type, which are in particular provided with sets of mats as traction means. The present method comprises steps that are designed to achieve a substantial simplification in terms of operatives' behaviour and at the same time to ensure efficient control of the traction unit, with a view to preventing skidding that may adversely affect the quality of the harvest. More specifically, the present lateral compensation method comprises the steps of verifying the request for an increase or reduction in compensation; confirming actuation; sending reference signals to the control unit of the machine with the aim of increasing or reducing compensation and waiting for a period of time Δt1 before returning to the initial step for further checking. The present invention also relates to an agricultural machine of the harvester type.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/28 - Control mechanisms for harvesters or mowers when moving on slopesDevices preventing lateral pull
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• B62D 55/06 - Endless-track vehicles with tracks and without ground wheels

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the controlled actuation of the cutting discs of the line dividers of a harvester for gathering in tall, stemmed plants, such as sugar cane and sorghum. In one embodiment, the method is employed on a harvester (A) comprising an operating cab (C), at least one line divider (10e, 10d) provided with at least one rod (10) driven in rotation, and at least one cutting disc (13) driven in rotation, the method comprising the steps of measuring the working load on the rods (10) and comparing the working load on the rods (10) with the pre-defined limit working load, and thereby defining whether measurement of the working load is to be re-initiated or whether the cutting disc (13) is to be actuated. The present invention also relates to a harvester and to a harvesting platform comprising said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/10 - Harvesting of standing crops of sugar cane

Abstract

Control circuit (10; 10') for a at least one spring applied, fluid release type brake (11) of a trailer, the control circuit comprising a control fluid line (23; 23') providing fluid pressure to drive the brake to an applied condition, and a supplementary fluid line (22; 22') providing fluid pressure to bias the at least one said brake to an off condition. The pressure in the control fluid line is modulated by at least one control member (12, 13, 14) of the tractor and the supplementary fluid line applies a constant fluid pressure in opposition to the action of fluid pressure in the control fluid line. The control circuit includes one or more failure-safety valves (33; 33') that cause venting of fluid pressure in the supplementary fluid line thereby applying the at least one said brake when the fluid pressure in the control fluid line is below a threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/22 - Brakes applied by springs or weights and released hydraulically
• B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
• B60T 13/26 - Compressed-air systems
• B60T 13/38 - Brakes applied by springs or weights and released by compressed air

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydraulic actuator (100) comprising a barrel (2), a plunger piston (8), and a loose piston (14); said plunger piston is being arranged inside said barrel and at a first axial end (10) thereof comprises a piston end element (22); said loose piston is being arranged within said barrel (2), thereby partitioning the interior of said barrel into a first compartment (28) and a second compartment (30); said piston end element is partitioning the interior of said barrel into a second (30) and third compartment (32); said hydraulic actuator comprises a first opening (34) for providing a hydraulic pressure into said first compartment, and wherein said hydraulic actuator comprises a second opening (36) for providing a hydraulic pressure into said second compartment and/or into said third compartment; said hydraulic actuator is configured such that said second compartment is being in fluid connection with said third compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 9/096 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid in a chamber with a flexible wall comprising a hydropneumatic accumulator of the membrane type provided on the upper or the lower end of a damper or separately from or laterally on the damper
• E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine powerApparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
• 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
• F15B 1/16 - Accumulators using a gas cushionGas charging devicesIndicators or floats therefor with flexible separating means in the form of a tube

Abstract

An inching system (100) for a vehicle (10) having a hydrostatic transmission (16) and an engine (12) that drives the transmission (16). The transmission (16) has a pilot pressure port (40) with a pressure of hydraulic fluid at the pilot pressure port (40) controlling a level of power from the transmission (16), a beginning of draining of the hydraulic fluid from the pilot pressure port (40) defining an inching starting point (ISP). The system including a brake pedal (28); and an electrohydraulic valve (34) coupled to the pilot pressure port (40) of the transmission (16), the valve (34) being configured to drain the hydraulic fluid at the pilot pressure port (40). A sensor (104 or 106) is coupled to the pedal (28) to detect an input from the operator, the sensor (104 or 106) producing a signal (108) indicative of the input from the operator. A controller (102) receives the signal (108) and a speed of the engine (12). The controller (102) controlling the electrohydraulic valve (34) dependent upon the signal (108) and the engine (12) speed so that the inching starting point (ISP) is unchanged regardless of the speed of the engine (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/08 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for fluid
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• 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
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated

Abstract

A crop discharge speed control system (30) for a harvesting vehicle (10) having a crop accelerator (32) and a spout (24) that receives crop material and directs the crop material to a targeted destination. The crop accelerator (32) imparts an increased velocity to the crop material. The control system (30) includes a crop velocity sensor (50), a controller (40) and a variable speed drive (36). The sensor (50) is coupled to the spout (24) of the vehicle (10) for the detection of a velocity of the crop material in the spout (24), the sensor (50) produces a velocity signal (VS) representative of the velocity of the crop material. The variable speed drive (36) is drivingly coupled to the crop accelerator (32). The controller (40) varies the speed of the crop accelerator (32) by controlling the variable speed drive (36), as it controls the variable speed drive (32) to maintain a selected velocity of the crop material dependent upon a modulation of the velocity signal (VS).

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

Baler comprising a needle yoke wherein the needle yoke is driven via a needle coupling device comprising a connection member (120) pivotally mounted around a fixed pivot axis (122) for swinging around said fixed pivot axis, the swinging corresponding to the movement of the needle yoke (42), wherein the connection member (120) is formed cooperatively with said needle yoke by providing a shearbolt (201) adapted to transfer a force from the connection member to said needle yoke during a forward movement and a protrusion (205), formed at one of the connection member and the needle yoke, to abut against the other one of the connection member and the needle yoke during a backward movement of the needle yoke.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

A spreader system (150) for use in an agricultural harvester (10) having a threshing system (24) and a cleaning system (26). The spreader system (150) includes a chopper (152) for the chopping of straw from the threshing system and a chaff spreader system (154) and a straw spreader system (156). The chaff spreader system (154) is configured to receive a flow of chaff (C) from the cleaning system (26); and the straw spreader system (156) is configured to receive a flow of straw (S) from the chopper (152). The chaff spreader system (154) is configured to emit a chaff airflow stream (CAS) in a first flow path (FP1), and the straw spreader system (156) is configured to emit a straw airflow stream (SAS) in a second flow path (FP2). The first flow path (FP1) and the second flow path (FP2) intersect at a place of confluence (CON) apart from the chaff spreader system (154) and the straw spreader system (156).

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for conveying a flow of harvested crop along a first conveyor (11), which is configured to convey said flow along a first direction (L1), and a second conveyor (12) arranged downstream of said first conveyor and which is configured to convey said flow along a second direction (L2) different from said first direction (L1), said process providing for operating the first conveyor (11) at a variable conveyor speed (S) presenting a cycle of acceleration and deceleration, said cycle being operable to ensure a spatial repartition of the flow of harvested crop on the second conveyor (12), which receives said flow at a location that is variable according to the first direction (L1).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 46/28 - Vintaging machines, i.e. grape harvesting machines
• A01D 61/02 - Endless belts

Abstract

A hydraulic reel function control for a header of a combine harvester. The hydraulic reel function control has two hydraulic circuits that move header reel sections in fore and aft and upward and downward directions. The hydraulic circuits include a limited number of differently sized hydraulic cylinders that reliably move the reel sections while reducing the number of different parts necessary to operate and service the header.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

Combine harvester (1) comprising at least one first sensor (13) adapted to measure a first parameter related to soil deformation and comprising at least one second sensor (14) adapted to measure a second parameter related to wheel slip, the combine being adapted to provide a first output of the at least one first sensor and a second output of the at least one second sensor to a controller (24) configured to determine a ground bearing capacity based on a combination of the first output and the second output.

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

System for automatic connection (1) between a tractor (2) provided with a connection point (4) and an implement (5) provided with at least one hitch (7) comprising: a 3D camera (9) carried by the tractor (2) and configured to continuously take images of the three-dimensional space S facing the implement (5); a processor (15) configured to detect on the images a predetermined shape corresponding to the hitch (7) of the implement and to determine the spatial coordinates of the hitch with respect to the position of the tractor (2) in order to calculate a path Pi between the tractor (2) and the hitch (7). When the implement hitch (7) moves out of the field-of-view of the camera (9) the processor (15) is configured to detect on the images alternative reference points Ra to re-calculate the path Pi.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implementsGuiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
• B60D 1/36 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers
• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

Abstract

A method of operating an agricultural vehicle having a feeder housing and a header. The method includes the steps of providing an automated adjustment system configured for adjusting at least one of: at least one header function, at least one feeder housing function, and at least one agricultural vehicle function. The automated adjustment system includes a controller and a memory operably coupled to the controller. The method includes the further steps of receiving an input from one of an operator manually inputting the input or the header automatically communicating the input, defining an origin position, calibrating an origin pitch angle of the header, adjusting a position of the header, maintaining the origin position, determining a condition, and adjusting or maintaining at least one of the at least one header function, the at least one feeder housing function, and the at least one agriculture vehicle function in response to the condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01D 75/28 - Control mechanisms for harvesters or mowers when moving on slopesDevices preventing lateral pull

Abstract

A system comprising a controller (104) associated with an agricultural vehicle (100). The controller (104) is configured to determine route-plan-data (112) that is representative of a route to be taken by the agricultural vehicle (100) in an agricultural field (102), based on bale-location-data (110). The bale-location-data (110) is representative of the location of bales (108) in the agricultural field (102).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 50/02 - AgricultureFishingForestryMining

Abstract

A system comprising a beamforming-sensor (210) configured to acquire sensor-data (212) 5 representative of swath (104) in an agricultural field (102); and a controller (214) configured to determine swath-property-data (216) based on the sensor-data (212).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/06 - Systems determining position data of a target
• A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
• G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
• G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G01S 15/06 - Systems determining position data of a target
• G01S 15/88 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications
• G01S 15/89 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
• G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems

Abstract

A system comprising a controller (104) associated with an agricultural vehicle (100). The controller is configured to: receive other-vehicle-data (110) that is representative of another vehicle (107) that is in an agricultural field (102); and determine route-plan-data (112) that is representative of a route to be taken by the agricultural vehicle (100) in the agricultural field (102), based on the other-vehicle-data (110).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 50/02 - AgricultureFishingForestryMining

Abstract

A system comprising: a controller (104) configured to: receive bale-location-data (110) representative of the location of a plurality of bales (108) in a field (102); receive bale-property-data (116) representative of one or more physical properties of each of the plurality of bales (108); and determine bale-pick-up-data (112) based on the bale-location-data (110) and the bale-property-data (116), wherein the bale-pick-up-data (112) is associated with an operation to pick up the bales (108) from the field (102).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 50/02 - AgricultureFishingForestryMining

Abstract

A method (100) for sharpening cutting knives (24) carried by a cutter drum (22) in a housing (46) of an agricultural vehicle (10) includes: initiating (S102) a knife sharpening protocol. The knife sharpening protocol includes: rotating (S 104) the cutter drum (22) while keeping a sharpening door (52) closed so an overpressure is created inside the housing (46), the sharpening door (52) shielding a sharpening stone (28) from the cutting knives (24) while creating the overpressure; opening (S106) a transition door (50) of the housing (46) below the cutter drum (22) to eject crop material through the open transition door (64); opening (S108) the sharpening door (52) to expose the cutting knives (24) to the sharpening stone (28) and closing (S108) the transition door (50); grinding (S110) one or more of the cutting knives (24) with the exposed sharpening stone (28); and closing (S112) the sharpening door (52) to shield the sharpening stone (28) from the cutting knives (24) after grinding (S110).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01F 29/22 - Arrangement of knife sharpening devices
• A01D 75/08 - Sharpening apparatus fixed to the harvester or mower
• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines
• B24B 3/36 - Sharpening cutting edges, e.g. of toolsAccessories therefor, e.g. for holding the tools of cutting blades
• A01D 43/08 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for cutting up the mown crop