Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 1/00 - Hand tools

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 51/02 - Undercarriages specially adapted for mounting-on various kinds of agricultural tools or apparatus propelled by a motor
• A01B 76/00 - Parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, not provided for in groups
• B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
• B62D 55/00 - Endless-track vehicles
• B62D 55/02 - Endless-track vehicles with tracks and additional ground wheels
• B62D 55/04 - Endless-track vehicles with tracks and alternative ground wheels, e.g. changeable from endless-track vehicle into wheeled vehicle and vice versa
• G05D 1/227 - Handing over between remote control and on-board controlHanding over between remote control arrangements
• G05D 1/248 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons generated by satellites, e.g. GPS
• G05D 1/622 - Obstacle avoidance
• G05D 1/646 - Following a predefined trajectory, e.g. a line marked on the floor or a flight path
• G05D 1/648 - Performing a task within a working area or space, e.g. cleaning

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

• A01B 79/00 - Methods for working soil
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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

Abstract

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

IPC Classes  ?

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