An agricultural vehicle, in the form of a combine harvester, includes a threshing and separating system and a cleaning system positioned beneath the threshing and separating system for receiving grain processed by the threshing and separating system. The cleaning system includes a first fan and sieves positioned downstream of a discharge outlet of the first fan. The sieves are positioned such that a stream of air produced by the first fan passes over the sieves. The vehicle also includes a housing having a hollow interior space that is positioned at least partially downstream of the first fan such that the stream of air passes into the hollow interior space. A second fan has a suction side that is in fluid communication with the interior space and a discharge side that exhausts to atmosphere for aspirating the interior space to reduce an air pressure within the interior space.
A seed-planting implement includes first and second radar sensors and first and second position sensors. In this respect, a computing system is configured to receive first radar sensor data from the first radar sensor and second radar sensor data from the second radar sensor. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the position of the first radar sensor based on the data generated by the first position sensor and the position of the second radar sensor based on the data generated by the second position sensor. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine the location of the seed based on the received first radar sensor data, the received second radar sensor data, the determined position of the first radar sensor, and the determined position of the second radar sensor.
A seed-planting implement includes a computing system configured to control a first radar sensor to scan a sub-surface detection zone of a field before a seed is deposited. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of first radar data points. Additionally, the computing system is configured to populate a first matrix with the plurality of first data points. After controlling the first radar sensor, the computing system is configured to control the second radar sensor to scan the sub-surface detection zone of the field after the seed is deposited. Moreover, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of second radar data points. In addition, the computing system is configured to populate a second matrix with the plurality of second data points. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the location of the seed based on a determined correlation between the first and second matrices.
A seed-planting implement includes a computing system configured to control a first radar sensor to scan a sub-surface detection zone of a field before a seed is deposited. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of first radar data points. Additionally, the computing system is configured to populate a first matrix with the plurality of first data points. After controlling the first radar sensor, the computing system is configured to control the second radar sensor to scan the sub-surface detection zone of the field after the seed is deposited. Moreover, the computing system is configured to receive a plurality of second radar data points. In addition, the computing system is configured to populate a second matrix with the plurality of second data points. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the location of the seed based on the first and second matrices.
A bale wrap assembly transport system for an agricultural harvester includes a base configured to couple to a component of the agricultural harvester. The bale wrap assembly transport system also includes an arm assembly slidably coupled to the base and configured to move with respect to a lateral axis of the agricultural harvester between a retracted position and an extended position. Furthermore, the bale wrap assembly transport system includes a clamp assembly configured to selectively couple to a bale wrap assembly, and the bale wrap assembly transport system includes a winch assembly coupled to the arm assembly and to the clamp assembly. The winch assembly is configured to lower the clamp assembly to a first lowered position while the arm assembly is in the extended position to enable the clamp assembly to couple to the bale wrap assembly.
A stalk cutting assembly for a row unit of an agricultural harvester includes a shaft configured to extend generally along a vertical axis of the row unit. The stalk cutting assembly also includes a set of discs distributed along the shaft. Each disc of the set of discs is non-rotatably coupled to the shaft, and the shaft is configured to rotate to drive the set of discs to rotate. Furthermore, the set of discs is configured to engage a plant stalk to cut the plant stalk into multiple sections.
A method for determining a zero roll gap condition in an agricultural machine, including: operating first and second roll-gap mechanisms to move a second conditioning roll towards a first conditioning roll until a position sensor indicates that a tensioner biasing the second roll towards the first roll has stopped moving; operating the first roll-gap mechanism in a gap-opening direction until the position sensor indicates that the tensioner moved; operating the first roll-gap mechanism in a gap-closing direction along a closing distance; operating the second roll-gap mechanism in the gap-opening direction until the position sensor indicates that the tension mechanism has moved; operating the second roll-gap mechanism in the gap-closing direction along a closing distance; and setting the current position of the tensioner, as measured by the position sensor, as a zero roll gap condition. An agricultural machine and a computer-readable medium for performing the method are also provided.
G01D 5/16 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying resistance
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HYDRAULIC PUMP OPERATION WITHIN A WORK VEHICLE WHEN SUPPLYING FLUID POWER TO EXTERNAL IMPLEMENTS
A method for controlling an operation of a pump of a work vehicle when supplying pressurized fluid to an implement coupled to the work vehicle includes receiving data indicative of an actual output pressure for the pump and an input pump parameter associated with the pump, and determining a predicted output pressure for the pump based at least in part on the input pump parameter. The method also includes determining a prediction error based at least in part on the actual and predicted output pressures for the pump, and determining a correlation between the prediction error and the input pump parameter. Additionally, the method includes controlling the operation of the pump to adjust the actual output pressure for the pump towards a target output pressure based at least in part on the correlation between the prediction error and the input pump parameter.
A bale wrap assembly management system for an agricultural harvester includes a bale wrap assembly storage compartment having a storage compartment frame and a carriage movably coupled to the storage compartment frame. The carriage is configured to store multiple bale wrap assemblies, and the carriage is configured to move with respect to a vertical axis of the agricultural harvester between a storage position and a delivery position. The bale wrap assembly management system also includes a bale wrap feeding assembly having a feeding assembly frame configured to move with respect to a lateral axis of the agricultural harvester from a feeding position to a loading position. The bale wrap feeding assembly also includes a bale wrap assembly support coupled to the feeding assembly frame and configured to support an active bale wrap assembly of the plurality of bale wrap assemblies.
A01F 15/07 - Rotobalers, i.e. machines for forming cylindrical bales by winding and pressing
B65B 11/04 - Wrapping articles or quantities of material, without changing their position during the wrapping operation, e.g. in moulds with hinged folders the articles being rotated
A bale wrap feeding assembly for an agricultural harvester includes a frame configured to move with respect to a lateral axis of the agricultural harvester from a feeding position to a loading position. In addition, the bale wrap feeding assembly includes a fixed feed roller rotatably and non-movably coupled to the frame, and the bale wrap feeding assembly includes a movable feed roller rotatably and movably coupled to the frame. The movable feed roller is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position relative to the fixed feed roller, the movable feed roller is configured to be positioned proximate to the fixed feed roller while in the engaged position, and the movable feed roller is configured to be positioned remote from the fixed feed roller while in the disengaged position.
An agricultural machine system includes a baling system. The baling system includes a bale forming region. The baling system also includes a tensioning arm rotatably coupled to a frame of the baling system at a pivot. The baling system also includes a first plurality of rollers disposed about the bale forming region. The baling system also includes a second plurality of rollers rotatably coupled to the tensioning arm. The baling system also includes a bale forming belt disposed about the bale forming region. The bale forming belt is engaged with the first plurality of rollers and the second plurality of rollers. A rotational axis of the pivot is positioned below a longitudinal central axis of a fully-formed bale disposed in the bale forming region at an end of a bale forming stage.
A01D 90/08 - Loading means with bale-forming means additionally used for loadingLoading means with means for picking-up bales and transporting them into the vehicle
A01F 15/07 - Rotobalers, i.e. machines for forming cylindrical bales by winding and pressing
A01F 15/08 - Baling presses for straw, hay or the like Details
A01F 15/10 - Feeding devices for the crop material
A take-up or serpentine arm assembly for an agricultural baler, which arm assembly is moveable between a first position corresponding to an empty bale chamber of the baler and a second position corresponding to an at least partially filled bale chamber of the baler. The arm assembly includes a primary arm having a first rotatable roll mounted thereto and a secondary arm having a second rotatable roll mounted thereto. The secondary arm is moveably connected to the primary arm, or vice versa, such that in the first position of the arm assembly, the second rotatable roll is positioned a first distance away from the first rotatable roll, and in the second position of the arm assembly, the second rotatable roll is positioned a second distance away from the first rotatable roll that is less than the first distance.
A system is provided herein that may include a boom assembly. A first actuator and a second actuator may be operably coupled with the boom assembly and configured to alter a position of the boom assembly. A control circuit may be fluidly coupled with the first actuator and the second actuator. The control circuit may include a fluid control valve configured to restrict a flow of hydraulic fluid in a first position to allow movement of the first actuator and the second actuator and restrict the flow of hydraulic fluid in a second position to allow movement of the first actuator and the second actuator.
A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
A01B 73/06 - Folding frames foldable about a vertical axis
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 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 15/72 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position using hydraulic or pneumatic means
An agricultural system can include a boom assembly including a frame section and a boom section pivotably coupled to the frame section. One or more nozzle assemblies may be operably coupled with the boom assembly. A boom movement sensor may be configured to generate image data and a machine sensor may be configured to generate machine data. A computing system may be communicatively coupled to the sensor. The computing system may be configured to determine an estimated boom position of the boom section based at least in part on the machine data, determine a position of a target within the image data based at least in part on the estimated boom position of the boom section, modify the image data based on the position of the target to create modified image data, and determine a magnitude of deflection based on the modified image data.
An agricultural applicator includes a chassis and a boom assembly supported by the chassis. The boom assembly includes a lift arm assembly and a boom arm supported by the lift arm assembly. The boom arm includes a first boom section pivotable between folded and extended positions about a first pivot joint defining a first axis of rotation and a second boom section coupled to the first and pivotable between folded and extend positions about a second pivot joint relative to the first. The second pivot joint defines a second axis of rotation different from the first. Furthermore, the boom arm includes nozzles positioned along the boom sections for applying agricultural product to the field. Moreover, the boom arm includes a transport lock to be received within a bounded opening for limiting pivoting of the second boom section to the extent of the opening when the first boom section is folded.
An agricultural boom assembly may include an inner boom section and a breakaway boom section. A hinge assembly may be configured to guide movement of the breakaway boom section relative to the inner boom section. A damper system may be operably coupled with the inner boom section and the breakaway boom section. The damper system may include a cylinder configured to house a piston and a rod coupled to the piston and extending from the cylinder. The cylinder may define a piston-side chamber and a rod-side chamber within the cylinder. A pressure reducing-reliving valve may be fluidly coupled with the piston-side chamber and the rod-side chamber. A flow control valve may be positioned between the pressure reducing-reliving valve and the rod-side chamber. A relief valve may be positioned in parallel with the flow control valve.
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
17.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW WITHIN A WORK VEHICLE
A system for controlling hydraulic fluid flow within a work vehicle includes a hydraulic load and a pump configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic load via a fluid supply conduit. The system also includes a flow control valve fluidly coupled to the fluid supply conduit upstream of the hydraulic load, a pilot-operated compensator valve fluidly coupled to the fluid supply conduit upstream of the flow control valve, and a pilot conduit fluidly coupled to the pilot-operated compensator valve such that the pilot conduit is configured to supply a pilot flow of hydraulic fluid to the pilot-operated compensator valve. Additionally, the system include a pilot selector valve configured to selectively fluidly couple the pilot conduit to either a first pilot source conduit or a second pilot source conduit to adjust a source of the pilot flow supplied to the pilot-operated compensator valve.
Present embodiments disclose a drive pulley adapter for a work vehicle that includes a first housing component that includes a first connection interface configured to engage a first connection interface of a first mounting pad of a first interface component, and a second housing component that includes a second connection interface configured to engage a second connection interface of a second mounting pad of a second interface component. The drive pulley adapter also includes an adapter shaft that includes a first end and a second end, such that the first end includes a first spline configured to engage a spline at an output shaft end of the first mounting pad of the first interface component, and the second end includes a second spline configured to engage a spline at an input shaft end of the second mounting pad of the second interface component.
F16H 7/02 - Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with beltsGearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members with V-belts
F16D 3/06 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted to allow axial displacement
A system for controlling the operation of an agricultural implement includes a ground-engaging tool and a fluid-driven actuator for adjusting the soil penetration depth of the tool. Moreover, the system includes a linkage assembly coupled to the frame of the implement and configured to move when the soil penetration depth of the tool is adjusted. Furthermore, the system includes a fluid circuit for conveying a flow of pressurized fluid between the actuator and a fluid source. The circuit includes a blocking valve that blocks the flow of the fluid when activated to prevent the actuator from adjusting the soil penetration depth. Additionally, the system includes a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of the linkage assembly when the linkage assembly moves into the detection range of the sensor. Moreover, the system includes a relay configured to activate the valve when the sensor detects the presence of the linkage assembly.
A nutrient placement system may include a plurality of dispensers configured to be supported on a frame of a row unit of an agricultural implement with each of the plurality of dispensers being configured to be positioned at least partially rearward of a respective ground-engaging tool of a plurality of ground-engaging tools of the row unit along a forward direction of travel such that the plurality of dispensers are spaced apart along the forward direction of travel. Each of the plurality of dispensers may be configured to selectively dispense one or more agricultural products onto the field worked by the respective ground-engaging tool. Additionally, the nutrient placement system may include a computing system configured to control operation of the nutrient placement system to selectively dispense the one or more agricultural products from the plurality of dispensers onto the field.
A knife holder for a knife bank of an agricultural vehicle. The knife holder includes a body having opposing legs separated by a channel, wherein the channel is sized for receiving a shaft to which the knife holder is mounted; a mount for mounting the body to a knife element; and an opening for receiving a fastener for mounting the body to the shaft such that fastening the body to the shaft causes the legs to deform and compressively contact the shaft and thereby either prevent or limit inadvertent movement of the body relative to the shaft in a direction that is normal to a longitudinal axis of the shaft.
An agricultural system can include an implement including a frame assembly. A basket assembly can be operably coupled with the frame assembly. A basket actuator can be operably coupled with the basket assembly and the frame assembly. The basket actuator can be configured to alter a position of the basket assembly relative to the frame assembly. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the basket actuator. The computing system can include a processor and associated memory, the memory stores instructions that, when implemented by the processor, configure the computing system to receive a defined output characteristic, receive data indicative of a determined clay content of soil within the field, and determine a defined basket actuator position based at least partially on the clay content of the soil within the field and the defined output characteristic.
A device includes a platform and a staircase moveable between a retracted state and an extended state. The staircase has steps including a retractable step and a support segment. A linkage system includes an actuator that moves the staircase from the retracted and extended state, a sensor detecting the staircase state and a vehicle condition, and an extension bracket coupling the staircase and platform. A controller determines the staircase state, determines an articulation angle, compares the articulation angle to an articulation angle threshold, in response to the articulation angle exceeding the threshold, causes the staircase to move to the retracted state, detects a vehicle operation event, in response to detecting the operation event, causes the staircase to move to the retracted state, detects a vehicle shut-down event, and in response to detecting the shut-down event causes the staircase to move to the extended state.
A system may include a platform proximate to an operator cab of the vehicle. A system may include a staircase, the staircase selectively moveable between a retracted state and an extended state, the staircase including a plurality of steps including a retractable step, at least one support segment coupling together the steps of the plurality of steps, a first inclination angle and a first step angle in the retracted state, a second inclination angle and a second step angle in the extended state, wherein the first inclination angle is steeper than the second inclination angle and the first step angle is larger than the second step angle. A system may include a linkage system coupling the staircase to the platform, the linkage system including an actuator configured to selectively move the staircase from the retracted state to the extended state; and a moveable extension bracket coupling the staircase to the platform.
An agricultural implement includes a tool moveable between a first position at which the tool engages soil within a field and a second position at which the tool is positioned above the soil. Furthermore, the agricultural implement includes a driven actuator including a driven rod coupled to the tool such that the driven actuator is configured to move the tool between the first and second positions. Additionally, the agricultural implement includes a regeneration actuator having a regeneration rod coupled to the tool such that the regeneration rod moves when the driven rod moves. Moreover, the agricultural implement includes an accumulator fluidly coupled to the regeneration cylinder such that, when the driven rod moves the tool toward the first position, the regeneration actuator supplies hydraulic fluid to the accumulator and, when the driven rod moves the tool toward the second position, the accumulator supplies the hydraulic fluid to the regeneration cylinder.
A01B 63/111 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means regulating working depth of implements
F15B 1/02 - Installations or systems with accumulators
An agricultural system can include an implement including a frame assembly. One or more ground-engaging tools can be operably supported by the frame assembly. The agricultural system can further include a vehicle including a power plant. A computing system can be operably coupled with the vehicle. An implement control unit can be communicatively coupled to the computing system and the sensor system. The implement control unit can include a processor and associated memory. The memory can store instructions that, when implemented by the processor, configure the implement control unit to receive a power band and a torque curve(s) of the power plant from the computing system, determine a defined operating speed for operating the implement based at least in part on the power band and torque curve(s) of the power plant, and transfer a speed instruction to the vehicle to operate the vehicle at the defined operating speed.
A system for charging electric construction vehicles includes first and second connectors, each configured to be electrically coupled to a different electric construction vehicle and convey electric power to the respective vehicle. Furthermore, the system includes a switching assembly adjustable between first and second settings, each setting associated with electric power being conveyed to one of the vehicles. Moreover, the system includes a computing system configured to receive an input associated with a construction operation. Additionally, the computing system is configured to create a charging schedule for which the vehicles will be charged based on the received input. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the switching assembly such that the vehicles are charged based on the created charging schedule.
A mat leveling system for a conveying system of an agricultural harvester includes a first outlet roller configured to support a first belt of a pair of opposing belts. The mat leveling system also includes a second outlet roller configured to support a second belt of the pair of opposing belts. Furthermore, the mat leveling system includes a first mounting assembly configured to enable movement of the first outlet roller relative to the second outlet roller and to urge the first outlet roller toward the second belt to reduce variations in a thickness of a mat of agricultural product, a second mounting assembly configured to enable movement of the second outlet roller relative to the first outlet roller and to urge the second outlet roller toward the first belt to reduce the variations in the thickness of the mat of the agricultural product, or a combination thereof.
Present embodiments disclose a height adjustment system for an agricultural implement that includes a main lift cylinder configured to control a vertical position of a center section wheel assembly, such that the center section wheel assembly is movably coupled to a center section of a frame of the agricultural implement, and a wing lift cylinder configured to control a vertical position of a wing section wheel assembly, such that the wing section wheel assembly is movably coupled to a wing section of the frame of the agricultural implement. Additionally, the height adjustment system for the agricultural implement includes a hydraulic circuit that includes a main lift metering valve configured to control hydraulic fluid flow to and from the main lift cylinder and the wing lift cylinder to control the vertical position of the center section wheel assembly and the vertical position of the wing section wheel assembly in unison.
A01B 63/22 - 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 operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means
A01B 63/32 - Tools or tool-holders adjustable relatively to the frame operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means
An agricultural system is provided herein that includes a first aerial vehicle configured to dispense a first agricultural product from one or more nozzle assemblies based on a first flight plan that defines one or more spray locations within a field. The first flight plan may be stored within a first computing device. A base station includes a docking station and a refill tank configured to store an agricultural product transferrable to the first aerial vehicle. A computing system may be operably coupled with the first computing device. The computing system may be configured to determine a movement path of the base station based at least partially on a final spray location of the first aerial vehicle and generate instructions identifying the movement path.
A system for a boom assembly may include a retainer operably coupled with a mast frame. The retainer may define a channel extending along a rotational axis. An axle may be positioned at least partially within the retainer and may extend rearward of the base plate, the axle extending along the rotational axis. A boom assembly may include a center section configured to support one or more boom arms. The center section may include a base plate operably coupled with the center section. A bearing assembly may include a hub operably coupled with the base plate and a race assembly operably coupled with the axle. The bearing assembly may be configured to guide the rotation of the center section relative to the mast about the rotational axis.
A system for controlling the operation of an agricultural harvester includes a residue chopper configured to process crop residue removed from harvested crop material. Additionally, the system includes an actuator configured to control the operation of the residue chopper. Moreover, the system includes a terrain sensor configured to generate data indicative of a topographical parameter of the field. Additionally, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the terrain sensor. The computing system is configured to determine the topographical parameter of the field based on the terrain sensor data and control the operation of the actuator to control the operation of the residue chopper based on the determined topographical parameter of the field.
A system for an agricultural machine may include a steering system configured to alter a steering direction of a chassis. A guidance system may be operably coupled with the steering system and configured to alter a steering direction of the machine based on a defined target path for the agricultural machine. A boom assembly may be operably coupled with the chassis. One or more actuators may be operably coupled with the boom assembly and configured to alter a first boom section relative to a second boom section. A computing system may be communicatively coupled to the steering system. The computing system may be configured to receive the defined target path from the guidance system, determine a projected path about the defined target path, generate a steering command based on the projected path, and generate a boom command based at least in part on the steering command and the projected path.
A harvesting implement of an agricultural harvester includes a frame configured to be coupled to a harvester base vehicle. Additionally, the implement includes a cutter bar configured to sever crop material from the field and a reel rotatably coupled to the frame and configured to direct the crop material toward the cutter bar. Furthermore, the implement includes a sensor assembly including an arm coupled to the frame. The arm is configured to rotate relative to the frame between a stored position and an open position in which the arm is configured to contact the surface of the field. Additionally, the implement includes a biasing element for biasing the arm toward the field. Moreover, the implement includes an electrically activatable actuator coupled to the arm and configured to rotate the arm between the stored and open positions and apply a load to prevent the arm from rotating.
A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
A01B 63/12 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by an electric motor
35.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING OPERATION
A method for performing an agricultural spraying operation with an agricultural applicator includes receiving, with a computing system, data indicative of a field having a no-spray zone between spray zones, with the spray zones including a first spray zone and a second spray zone. The method further includes generating, with the computing system, a flight plan for an agricultural applicator based at least in part on the data indicative of the field, where the agricultural applicator is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having an applicator tank for holding agricultural product configured to be dispensed within the spray zones, and where the flight plan includes at least one pass extending from the first spray zone across the no-spray zone to the second spray zone. Additionally, the method includes controlling, with the computing system, the UAV to perform the flight plan.
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
A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
G05D 1/648 - Performing a task within a working area or space, e.g. cleaning
A system for an agricultural operation can include an aerial vehicle configured to apply an agricultural product to a defined location within a field. A base station can include a docking station. The base station can further include a power source station configured to store independently identifiable batteries, a power exchange device configured to install one of the independently identifiable batteries within the aerial vehicle, a power transfer device configured to transfer the one of the independently identifiable batteries to the power exchange device, and a control unit. The control unit can be configured to identify each of the independently identifiable batteries and provide power to one or more of the independently identifiable batteries stored within the power source station.
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
A01C 23/00 - Distributing devices specially adapted for liquid manure or other fertilising liquid, including ammonia, e.g. transport tanks or sprinkling wagons
A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
A system for servicing an agricultural applicator includes an agricultural applicator configured as a UAV configured to fly over a field, the agricultural applicator including an applicator tank for holding agricultural product configured to be dispensed by the agricultural applicator during an application operation, and a power source port configured to receive a power source for powering the agricultural applicator. The system further includes a platform on which the agricultural applicator rests during a servicing operation, the platform defining at least one opening. Moreover, the system includes a refill tank connectable during the servicing operation to the applicator tank through the at least one opening for supplying the agricultural product from the refill tank to the applicator tank. Additionally, the system includes a power source station for supplying the power source to the power source port through the at least one opening during the servicing operation.
A drive system for an agricultural vehicle is provided herein that may include a pump unit that may be connected to a power plant and configured to generate power through a flow of hydraulic fluid. A first propulsion motor may be fluidly coupled with a pump unit and configured to drive a first tractive force to a first tractive element by applying a first control signal. A sensor system may be configured to capture data indicative of a slip condition of the first tractive element. A computing system may be operably coupled with the sensor system and the first propulsion motor. The computing system may be configured to detect a slip condition of the first tractive element based on the data from the sensor system and provide a superimposed traction signal to the first tractive element to alter a displacement to the first control signal line.
A hubcap for a hub of a wheel assembly includes a body configured to couple to the hub. The body is formed from a first material having a first hardness, and the body has a port extending along a path through the body from a port inlet to a port outlet. The hubcap also includes an insert disposed within the port. The insert includes internal threads configured to engage corresponding external threads of a plug, the insert is formed from a second material having a second hardness, and the second hardness is greater than the first hardness. Furthermore, the port includes a seal-engaging surface configured to engage a seal of the plug, and each interface between the first material and the second material along a plug-facing interior surface of the path is positioned downstream from the seal-engaging surface.
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
A rotary baler includes a frame defining an expandable bale-forming chamber. A sledge assembly forms at least part of the expandable bale-forming chamber. The sledge assembly includes an arm and one or more rollers that are mounted to the arm. The one or more rollers are configured to assist in forming a bale within the chamber. The arm is pivotable relative to the frame about a pivot axis. The arm is also translatable in the fore to aft direction of the rotary baler relative to the frame, which changes a position of the pivot axis in the fore to aft direction.
A system and method include receiving inputs specifying angles for a first set of disc gangs and/or a second set of disc gangs of a tillage implement. The system and method include providing control signals to actuators to independently alter respective angles of the first set of disc gangs and the second set of disc gangs, wherein each disc gang of both the first set of disc gangs and the second set of disc gangs includes a plurality of discs coupled to a frame member coupled to a main frame, the main frame includes a front portion and a rear portion relative a direction of travel of the tillage implement, the first set of disc gangs is located at the front portion, and the second set of disc gangs is located at the rear portion.
A grain cleaning system for a combine harvester includes a chaffer and a sieve positioned below the chaffer. A first link includes a first end and a second end coupled to the chaffer. A second link includes a first end and a second end coupled to the sieve. A drive shaft is driven by a drive system to rotate about a shaft axis, wherein rotation of the drive shaft drives the first link to reciprocate the chaffer and drives the second link to reciprocate the sieve. The drive system is configured to control reciprocating motion of the chaffer and sieve with the goals of (i) minimizing vibrations of the cleaning system, (ii) minimizing destructive forces on the bearings (and other components) of cleaning system, and (iii) minimizing the power required to reciprocate the chaffer and sieve back and forth.
A wing force management system of an agricultural implement includes a hydromechanical linkage assembly coupled to a frame of the agricultural implement. The hydromechanical linkage assembly includes a blocking valve fluidly coupled to a valve assembly. The valve assembly may control a wing fold cylinder of the agricultural implement, which may drive a wing section of the frame to rotate relative to a center section of the frame. A driver coupled to the frame of the agricultural implement may actuate the blocking valve in response to rotation of the wing section to control the valve assembly to adjust fluid pressure within the wing fold assembly.
A combine harvester including a feeder housing for receiving harvested crop, a separating system for threshing the harvested crop to produce grain and residue, a residue spreader, a continuously oscillating residue deflector for deflecting the expelled residue, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a combine harvester ground speed, a spreader impeller speed, and/or a combine throughput heading of the combine, and to vary the deflector oscillating frequency according to at least one of combine harvester ground speed, spreader impeller speed, and combine throughput, for a more even distribution of expelled residue. Oscillation frequency of the deflector may also be varied according to feedback from sensors detecting residue distribution by the spreader or according to combine operator input.
An end effector for a picking robot, and a method of use, the end effector comprising: a body; a shaft slidably coupled to the body and extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft having a vacuum lumen extending therethrough along the longitudinal axis; a suction cup coupled to the distal end of the shaft such that an interior volume of the suction cup is in fluid communication with the vacuum lumen; a vacuum generator connected to the vacuum lumen at the proximal end of the shaft and configured to create suction therethrough; and a linear actuator configured to slide the shaft along the longitudinal axis between an extended position in which the suction cup is relatively farther from the body and a retracted position in which the suction cup is relatively closer to the body.
An agricultural system may include a boom assembly including an inner boom section having an inner section frame and a breakaway boom section having a breakaway section frame. A hinge assembly can be configured to guide the movement of the breakaway boom section relative to the inner boom section. The hinge assembly may include an inner bracket operably coupled with the inner boom section and a mounting plate, an outer bracket operably coupled with the breakaway section frame, a hinge pin operably coupled with the outer bracket, and a bore operably coupled with the mounting plate and surrounding the hinge pin. A damper system may be operably coupled with the inner bracket and the outer bracket. At least a portion of the inner bracket is positioned above the damper system.
An agricultural system includes a boom assembly including an inner boom section and a breakaway boom section. A hinge assembly may be configured to guide the movement of the breakaway boom section relative to the inner boom section. A damper system may include a first damper bracket operably coupled with the inner boom section, a second damper bracket operably coupled with the breakaway boom section, a latch member rotatably coupled with the first damper bracket at a first damper joint, a damper pivotably coupled with the first damper bracket and the latch member at a second damper joint, and a linkage operably coupled with the latch member on a first end portion thereof and the second damper bracket on a second end portion thereof.
A system for a boom assembly is provided herein that includes a first strike plate operably coupled with a first boom section, the first strike plate rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first catch operably may be operably coupled with a second boom section. The first strike plate is free of the first catch when the first strike plate is in the first position to define an unlocked position and the first strike plate interacts with the first catch when the first strike plate is in the second position to define a locked position, The first boom section and the second boom section are movable relative to one another. A brace operably may be operably coupled with the first boom section and the first strike plate.
A flexible header for an agricultural harvester includes a crop engagement assembly having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to couple to a first row unit of the flexible header, and the second portion is configured to couple to a second row unit of the flexible header, which is directly adjacent to the first row unit. Furthermore, the first and second portions are configured to move relative to one another in response to lateral flexing of the flexible header at a pivot joint positioned laterally between the first and second row units, and the crop engagement assembly is configured to establish an uninterrupted crop engaging exterior during the lateral flexing of the flexible header.
A residue processing system for an agricultural harvester includes a chaff mill for processing a stream of chaff containing weed seeds, and a drive system for powering the chaff mill. The drive system includes a gearbox having (i) an input shaft that either directly or indirectly receives power from an engine or other power source of the agricultural harvester, and (ii) an output shaft that is either directly or indirectly connected to a rotor of the chaff mill for rotating the rotor. The gearbox is configured to selectively rotate the output shaft at at least two different speeds such that the rotor of the chaff mill can be rotated at at least two different speeds.
A header height control system for an agricultural vehicle includes an actuator for moving a header of the agricultural vehicle relative to a chassis of the vehicle, a sensor for detecting a crop pushing condition at the header, and a controller that receives signals from the sensor and is also operably connected to the actuator for activating the actuator. When the sensor detects the crop pushing condition and communicates the crop pushing condition to the controller, the controller is configured to activate the actuator to raise or tilt the header from a starting position and, after a predetermined amount of time has elapsed, return the header back to the starting position.
Provided is an agricultural machine having: a chassis; a rotor operatively connected to the chassis to rotate about a rotor axis in a rotation direction; a bottom floor located adjacent to the rotor and extending along the rotor axis from a first lateral side to a second lateral side; and a respective linkage operatively connecting each lateral side of the bottom floor to the chassis. The bottom floor extends along the rotation direction from a bottom floor leading end to a bottom floor trailing end, and the bottom floor is spaced from the rotor to define a crop flow passage between the rotor and the bottom floor. The linkage is configured to allow the bottom floor to move about multiple rotation axes to move away from the rotor axis by application of force generated against the bottom floor in the crop flow passage.
One method may include adjusting a first operating parameter of a digging implement of the vehicle; advancing the digging implement to a digging location; engaging the digging implement with a diggable medium located at the digging location; determining a vehicle operating parameter; upon the vehicle operating parameter exceeding a threshold, adjusting the first operating parameter of the digging implement of the vehicle; advancing the digging implement of the vehicle; upon the vehicle operating parameter exceeding a second predetermined threshold, adjusting the first operating parameter and a second operating parameter of the digging implement of the vehicle; upon the second operating parameter reaching a third predetermined threshold, withdrawing the digging; upon withdrawing the digging implement beyond the digging location, adjusting the first operating parameter of the digging implement of the vehicle; and unlocking the steering mechanism of the vehicle.
An agricultural system includes a header with multiple row units distributed across a width of the header. At least one row unit of the multiple row units includes a pair of stalk rollers configured to engage material other than grain (MOG) of a crop and to drive the MOG toward a field, a light emitter configured to emit light, and a light detector configured to detect the light and to generate a signal indicative of detection of the light at the light detector. The agricultural system also includes a control system configured to determine a level of the MOG between the light emitter and the light detector based on the signal.
An agricultural system includes a sensor having a field of view directed toward a portion of the field worked by an agricultural implement during an agricultural operation. The agricultural system further includes a computing system that receives data generated by the sensor, with the data including a plurality of points. The computing system filters the data to remove points indicative of dust from remaining points of the plurality of points and rotates the data such that a surface of the field determined from the remaining points is substantially horizontal. Additionally, the computing system sub-divides the data into subsections after rotating, determines both a high point and a low point within each of the subsections, then determines a surface roughness of the field based at least in part on the high point and the low point within each of the subsections.
A support system for an element of an agricultural header includes a support arm configured to support the element. The support arm is configured to extend along a forward longitudinal direction relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural header while the support arm is in an extended position. The support system also includes a pivot joint coupled to the support arm. The pivot joint is configured to pivotally couple the support arm to a frame of the agricultural header, the pivot joint is configured to enable the support arm to rotate from the extended position to a retracted position, and the support arm is configured to extend along a lateral direction relative to the direction of travel of the agricultural header while the support arm is in the retracted position.
An agricultural machine having: a chassis; field wheels; a header having harvesting elements; a tilt actuator connected between the header and the chassis and configured to receive a pressurized hydraulic fluid to operate the tilt actuator to raise the header from a lowered position; and a hydraulic circuit configured to reconfigure the agricultural machine between a field position and a transport position. The hydraulic circuit has a pilot valve located in a tilt actuator input path and movable to selectively open and close the tilt actuator input path, and a hydraulic actuator configured to receive a pressurized hydraulic fluid to operate the actuator during reconfiguration of the machine from a field position to a transport position. The pilot valve is configured to close when pressurized hydraulic fluid is received from the actuator input, and open position when the hydraulic fluid is not received at the pilot valve.
An agricultural machine having: a header frame; a crop cutter mounted to the frame; a first transmission operatively connected to the crop cutter and defining a first power flow path to drive the crop cutter by operative motion of a first transmission input; an auger rotatably mounted to the frame to rotate relative to the frame about a rotation axis; and a second transmission operatively connected between the crop cutter and the auger and defining a second power flow path to drive the auger by operative motion of the crop cutter.
A01D 34/03 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having reciprocating cutters mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle
A system for detecting simultaneous disk plugging on a tillage implement includes a plurality of disks supported by the frame of the implement. Additionally, the system includes a plurality of load sensors each being configured to generate data indicative of the draft load being applied to the frame by one or more of the disks. Moreover, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the load sensors. The computing system is configured to determine the plurality of draft loads based on the load sensor data. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the total draft load being applied to the frame based on the determined plurality of draft loads. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine when the majority of the disks are simultaneously plugged based on the determined total draft load.
An agricultural harvester including a rotor and a hydraulic motor configured to rotationally drive the rotor. Furthermore, the harvester includes a supply conduit through which hydraulic fluid is supplied to the hydraulic motor and a return conduit into which the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic motor is discharged. Additionally, the harvester includes first and second pressure sensors configured to generate data indicative of the pressures of the hydraulic fluid within the supply and return conduits, respectively. A computing system configured to determine the pressures of the hydraulic fluid within the supply and return conduits based on the data generated by the first and second pressure sensors, respectively. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine when the rotor is slugged based on the determined pressures of the hydraulic fluid within the supply and return conduits.
A system for estimating tire parameters for an off-road vehicle in real time, the system including a processing circuit including a processor and memory, the memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processing circuit to measure a position of the vehicle at a first time, determine, based on the position, motion characteristics of the vehicle, predict, based on the motion characteristics, a position of the vehicle at a second time, measure a position of the vehicle at the second time, and generate a tire parameter associated with the vehicle based on the predicted position and the measured position of the vehicle at the second time.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
64.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A TRAILER OPERABLY COUPLED WITH A WORK VEHICLE
A brake control system includes a trailer brake valve fluidly interposed between a vehicle brake assembly and a trailer brake assembly. A brake module is operably coupled with the vehicle brake assembly and configured to provide a first signal to the trailer brake valve. A control valve is configured to provide a second signal to the trailer brake valve. The trailer brake valve is operated based on the first signal when the vehicle is operated in a first mode and operated based on the second signal when the vehicle is operated in a second mode.
B60T 7/20 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger specially adapted for trailers, e.g. in case of uncoupling of trailer
B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
B60T 8/171 - Detecting parameters used in the regulationMeasuring values used in the regulation
B60T 8/92 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration with failure responsive means, i.e. means for detecting and indicating faulty operation of the speed responsive control means automatically taking corrective action
B60T 13/14 - Pressure supply arrangements using accumulators or reservoirs
B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
B60T 17/04 - Arrangement of piping, valves in the piping, e.g. cut-off valves, couplings or air hoses
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
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CORN HEADER WITH ENHANCED YIELD MAPPING RESOLUTION
A yield system for a corn header includes a terahertz detection subsystem. The terahertz detection subsystem includes a plurality of terahertz sources configured to be disposed on a respective plurality of row units of the corn header, a plurality of terahertz cameras configured to be disposed on the respective plurality of row units of the corn header, and a control system. The control system includes a memory configured to store instructions and one or more processors. The control system receives the signal from each terahertz camera of the plurality of terahertz and determines a size and a density of the agricultural product at each row unit of the plurality of row units based on the respective image. The control system also determines a relative yield of the agricultural product at each row unit of the plurality of row units.
A01D 41/127 - Control or measuring arrangements specially adapted for combines
A01D 45/02 - Harvesting of standing crops of maize
G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
A system for detecting disk plugging on a tillage implement includes a plurality of disks supported by the frame of the implement. Additionally, the system includes a load sensor configured to generate data indicative of the draft load being applied to the frame by the plurality of disks. Moreover, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the load sensor. The computing system is configured to access an input indicative of the condition of the field and determine a minimum load threshold value indicative of plugging of one or more disks based on the condition of the field. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to determine the draft load based on the load sensor data. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine when one or more disks are plugged based on the determined draft load and the determined minimum load threshold value.
A system for controlling the operation of a harvesting implement includes hydraulically driven implement components positioned on the implement and configured to receive a flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid from a harvester base vehicle. Furthermore, the system includes an implement-based pressure sensor positioned on the implement and configured to generate data indicative of the maximum pressure value of the hydraulically driven components. Moreover, the system includes an implement-based computing system positioned on the implement and communicatively coupled to the implement-based pressure sensor and a vehicle-based computing system positioned on the vehicle. The implement-based computing system is configured to determine the maximum pressure value based on the data generated by the pressure sensor and transmit the maximum pressure value to the vehicle-based computing system.
A linkage assembly of an agricultural harvester includes a rigid lower link, a bendable top link, a linear actuator, and a stop. The rigid lower link, bendable top link, and linear actuator are configured to pivotally connect to a drum toolbar and to a harvester frame. The stop is configured to couple to the harvester frame, and the bendable top link is configured to bend in response to engagement with the stop to pitch the drum toolbar relative to the harvester frame. The linear actuator is configured to extend and retract to lift and lower the drum toolbar.
Techniques of integrated load condition monitoring for a work vehicle. The work vehicle includes a boom coupled between a work implement and a chassis of the work vehicle. The work vehicle also includes a sensor network configured to monitor a payload supported by the work implement. The sensor network includes a tire pressure sensor configured to monitor air pressure within a tire of the work vehicle. The work vehicle further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor network. The controller is configured to determine a force acting on a structural component of the work vehicle based on air pressure within the tire.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A system for detecting disk plugging on a tillage implement includes a main implement frame and a disk frame supported by the main implement frame. Furthermore, the system includes a plurality of disks supported by the disk frame. Each disk is configured to rotate relative to the soil of the field. Additionally, the system includes a load sensor configured to generate data indicative of a draft load being applied to the disk frame by the plurality of disks as the implement traverses the field. Moreover, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the load sensor and configured to determine a twisting parameter of the disk frame about the main implement frame based on the data generated by the load sensor. Additionally, the computing system is configured to determine when one or more disks are plugged based on the determined twisting parameter.
A01B 49/02 - Combined machines with two or more soil-working tools of different kind
A01B 63/00 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
A header for an agricultural system includes multiple row units distributed across a width of the header, one or more first sensors coupled to the header and configured to collect data indicative of a first detected set of multiple objects in an area proximate the header, one or more second sensors coupled to the header and configured to collect additional data indicative of a second detected set of the multiple objects impacting one or more components of the header. A controller is configured to receive the data from the one or more first sensors and the additional data from the one or more second sensors and process the data and the additional data to estimate a respective point of origin for each object in the first detected set and the second detected set of the multiple objects in the area proximate the header.
An agricultural residue chopper assembly comprising a housing defining a partially enclosed cutting chamber, with respective sections of housing wall extending between an inlet and outlet, a cutting knife assembly comprising a plurality of knives extending radially to define a cutting volume, a counterknife assembly comprising one or more counterknives positioned to extend into the cutting volume, a first shear bar positioned near a downstream closing of the housing outlet, a second shear bar positioned downstream of the first shear bar near an upstream opening of the housing inlet, and an air catch formed by a radially expanded section of the housing wall between the downstream closing of the housing outlet and the upstream opening of the housing inlet. Also, an agricultural harvester machine having a residue chopper assembly.
A01F 29/04 - Cutting apparatus specially adapted for cutting hay, straw or the like having rotating knives with their cutting edges in a plane perpendicular to their rotational axis with feeding direction transverse to axis
Present embodiments disclose a connected services module that removably couples to a work vehicle. The connected services module includes a voltage sensor configured to output a voltage signal indicative of a voltage output of an electrical system of the work vehicle and a controller communicatively coupled to the voltage sensor. The controller includes a processer and a memory, and the controller is configured to receive the voltage signal from the voltage sensor, determine whether the work vehicle is operating in a first or second mode of operation based on the voltage output, determine a run time corresponding to a duration the work vehicle is operating in the second mode of operation, and output a run time signal indicative of the run time of the work vehicle.
An agricultural system for monitoring soil properties within a field includes an agricultural implement having a frame, ground engaging tools supported on the frame, and a position sensor configured to generate position data indicative of a distance between the frame and a surface of the field. The agricultural system further includes soil property sensors supported on the agricultural implement and spaced apart along a vertical direction, where each of the soil property sensors generates data indicative of at least one soil property when positioned below the surface of the field. Additionally, the agricultural system includes a computing system configured to receive the position data, determine when one or more of the soil property sensors are positioned above the surface of the field based at least in part on the position data, and deactivate the one or more soil property sensors positioned above the surface of the field.
A system may include a row cleaner configured to apply a pressure to a field and a work vehicle coupled to the row cleaner and configured to traverse through the field, where the work vehicle comprising an engine configured to adjust a speed of the work vehicle. The system may also include a sensor configured to provide sensor data indicative of the field and a controller comprising a memory and a processor, where the controller is communicatively coupled to the row cleaner, the engine, and the sensor. The controller may provide an instruction to adjust the pressure applied by the row cleaner, the speed of the engine, or both based on the sensor data.
An agricultural baler includes a pickup unit having a rotatable reel for introducing crop material into a baling chamber of the baler. A variable speed drive system rotates the reel. The variable speed drive system can include a hydraulic motor having an output shaft that is connected to the reel for rotation of the reel.
An agricultural baler includes a pickup unit including at least one rotatable reel for introducing crop material into a baling chamber of the baler. A variable speed drive system rotates the at least one reel. A sensor senses a shape of a bale being formed within the baling chamber of the baler. A controller adjusts a shape of the bale based upon the sensed shape of the bale by adjusting a speed of the variable speed drive system.
An agricultural vehicle includes a baler that is either connected to or integrated with the agricultural vehicle. The baler has a pickup unit including a rotatable reel for introducing crop material into a baling chamber of the baler. A drive system rotates the reel. A feedrate control system is configured for calculating a value indicative of an amount of crop entering the baler at the pickup unit and adjusting a function of the vehicle based on the calculated value.
An agricultural vehicle includes an operator interface configured to receive inputs, one or more vehicle systems, wherein each of the one or more vehicle systems is configured to control one or more functions of the agricultural vehicle, and an electronic control unit (ECU) communicatively coupled to the operator interface and the one or more vehicle systems. The ECU includes processing circuitry and a memory, accessible by the processing circuitry. The memory stores a large language model (LLM) and instructions that, when executed by the processing circuitry, causes the processing circuitry to receive the inputs from the operator interface, provide the inputs to the LLM, receive, from the LLM, an indication that the inputs meet a set of criteria, and transmit one or more commands to the one or more vehicle systems to implement the inputs.
A01B 76/00 - Parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, not provided for in groups
A01B 69/04 - Special adaptations of automatic tractor steering, e.g. electric system for contour ploughing
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
A wheel weight system for an agricultural vehicle includes a base couplable to a wheel and a ballast weight couplable to the base. The base and the ballast weight each defines a through-hole extending along a rotational axis. One side of the base has a base centering portion extending outwardly from a base end face portion and tapering radially inwardly, the base centering portion defining a centering portion cutout. One side of the ballast weight defines a ballast cutout face spaced apart along the rotational axis from a ballast end contact face configured to contact the base end face portion. The centering portion cutout of the base at least partially circumferentially aligns with the ballast cutout face about the rotational axis such that debris radially exits the through-holes from between the centering portion cutout and the ballast cutout face.
A sieve assembly includes planar components including sieves, supported by rocking arms configured to actuate a fore-aft rocking movement to the components. At least one of the rocking arms is connected to one of the components by a conical connection having a first and second connection piece having matching conical surfaces. The conical connection can be secured and released from the side of the rocking arm. The first connection piece is rotatably mounted in an opening of the rocking arm, and a securing bolt passes through the opening and through the first connection piece, and is screwed into the second connection piece. The first connection piece has a threaded portion at the side of the rocking arm, enabling to insert a pin into the first connection piece, and screw an auxiliary bolt into the threaded portion after the removal of the securing bolt, to thereby force the conical surfaces apart.
A system for determining the pass width of an agricultural harvester includes a harvester including a base vehicle configured to support a harvesting implement configured to engage crop material during each pass across a field. The implement defines a cutting width extending between the first and second sides of the implement. Additionally, the system includes a computing system configured to control the operation of the harvester such that the harvester travels along the perimeter of the field. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to access an input indicative of the dimension of the perimeter and determine the dimension based on the accessed input. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine the pass for the harvester to make each pass across the field based on the determined dimension of the perimeter. Additionally, the determined pass width is the same for each pass across the field.
An agricultural system is provided herein that includes a power plant and a transmission system operably coupled with the power plant. A product application system can be operably coupled with the transmission system through an application gear assembly. The product application system can include an electric machine operably coupled with the application gear assembly, a pump system operably coupled with the electric machine, and one or more nozzle assemblies configured to exhaust an agricultural product, the agricultural product driven by the pump system.
A wheel assembly for an agricultural implement includes a linkage assembly having a mount configured to be non-rotatably coupled to a toolbar of the agricultural implement. The linkage assembly also includes a first link pivotally coupled to the mount and a second link pivotally coupled to the mount. Furthermore, the linkage assembly includes a wheel support pivotally coupled to the first link and to the second link, in which the wheel support is configured to rotatably couple to a wheel at a wheel pivot. The linkage assembly is configured to transition between a raised position and a lowered position to control a vertical position of the wheel pivot relative to the toolbar, and the linkage assembly is configured to position the wheel pivot at a first longitudinal location forward of a longitudinal centerline of the toolbar while in the raised position.
A01B 63/22 - 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 operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means
A01B 73/06 - Folding frames foldable about a vertical axis
A windguard assembly for a baler that is configured to either limit or prevent crop material from being blown away by the wind during feeding of the crop material into a bale chamber of the baler. The windguard assembly includes a roller that is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The roller includes a plurality of crop engaging surfaces that are configured to transport the crop material toward the bale chamber. The windguard assembly also includes a tine assembly that is pivotably mounted with respect to the roller about the axis of rotation. The tine assembly includes a transversely-mounted shaft and a plurality of axially spaced-apart tines extending from the shaft.
A windguard assembly for a baler that is configured to either limit or prevent crop material from being blown away by the wind during feeding of the crop material into a bale chamber of the baler. The windguard assembly includes a transversely mounted roller that is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The roller includes a plurality of crop engaging surfaces that are configured to transport the crop material toward the bale chamber. The windguard assembly also includes a tine assembly that is mounted with respect to the roller. The tine assembly includes a plurality of axially spaced-apart and longitudinally extending tines extending from a transversely mounted shaft. One of the tines of the plurality of tines is independently moveable with respect to another tine of the plurality of tines.
The combine harvester includes a grain cleaning section and a grain elevator, the cleaning section including one or more clean grain augers configured to deliver clean grains into the grain elevator. The harvester further includes a rotatable drive axle and a transmission system coupled thereto so that the drive axle drives the one or more augers as well as the elevator. The transmission system includes a reversible decoupler mechanism configured to decouple the one or more clean grain augers from the drive axle while not decoupling the elevator from the drive axle. These features enable removing a blockage from the grain elevator, by decoupling the one or more clean grain augers and then activating the elevator to remove the blockage, followed by the re-coupling of the one or more augers.
The combine harvester includes a grain tank having a cover includes pivotable panels connected by collapsible connections so that the cover forms a funnel-shaped extension of the main receptacle of the tank when the cover is fully deployed. At least one of the panels includes an aperture and a door configured to close or open the aperture by pivoting about a pivot axis. When the cover is deployed, the door either closes the aperture and is secured thereto so that the panel has the same function as in a conventional harvester. However, when the door is opened, and supported by a support structure of the harvester, the door obtains the function of a walking plank that enables a person to walk on the plank and thereby access the interior of the tank.
A clean grain tank for an agricultural harvester includes a grain tank with a sump a vertical auger having an end that is positioned within the sump of the grain tank for removing clean grain from the sump, and at least one cross-auger arranged in a trough and configured to convey the grain into the sump. The sump is partially encompassed by walls, one of the walls including a cross-auger inlet opening facing the cross-auger and being configured to allow the grain to pass therethrough and into the sump. The cross-auger inlet opening includes a rounded segment and at least one straight segment, wherein the at least one straight segment follows a trajectory of a wall of the trough.
A drive system for an agricultural vehicle can include a power plant operably coupled with a chassis and a propulsion pump unit. A sensor can be configured to provide data indicative of one or more operational conditions. A computing system can be operably coupled with the sensor, a first propulsion motor, a second propulsion motor, a third propulsion motor, and a fourth propulsion motor. The computing system can be configured to detect one or more operational conditions based on data from the sensor, and assign each of the propulsion motors to a first set or a second set when one or more defined operational conditions are detected based on one or more assignment parameters, and control a flow rate of the first set to operate at a first flow rate and the second set to operate at a second flow rate.
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 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
An agricultural baler includes a bale chamber having a discharge outlet and a bale splitting system. The bale splitting system includes a cutting mechanism arranged downstream of the discharge outlet and configured to split the bale into two smaller bales. The cutting mechanism is angled forwardly or rearwardly relative to a top wall or a bottom wall of the bale chamber. A bale splitting system that includes two cutting mechanisms angled in opposite directions relative to the bottom wall or the top wall of the bale chamber is also provided.
A method of controlling an agricultural harvester includes a step of receiving past sensor signals from a field sensor of a first agricultural vehicle, the past sensor signals representing a field or crop property at specified locations in an agricultural field. The method further includes a step of, while harvesting, receiving real-time sensor signals from a field sensor of the agricultural harvester, the real-time sensor signals representing the field or crop property at a current location in the agricultural field. Based on the past sensor signals and the real-time sensor signals, a field prediction is determined representing the field or crop property at a future location in the agricultural field. Based on the field prediction, an operational parameter of the agricultural harvester is controlled.
In one aspect, a hydraulic system for a work vehicle includes a valve assembly that incorporates a bypass line for allowing pressurized fluid to bypass a valve of the valve assembly and be delivered to a separate downstream valve.
E02F 3/42 - Drives for dippers, buckets, dipper-arms or bucket-arms
E02F 3/34 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets with bucket-arms directly pivoted on the frames of tractors or self-propelled machines
A system for coupling an implement to a work vehicle includes a controller comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a distance between a protrusion of a connector assembly of an arm of the work vehicle and a receiver assembly of the implement. While the first signal is less than a first threshold, the controller is configured to instruct a first actuator to rotate the connector assembly of the work vehicle, instruct a drive system to move the work vehicle toward the implement, instruct a second actuator to lift the arm of the work vehicle, or a combination thereof, such that the protrusion of the connector assembly engages a recess in the receiver assembly.
A01B 71/06 - Special adaptations of coupling means between power take-off and transmission shaft to the implement or machine
E02F 3/34 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets with bucket-arms directly pivoted on the frames of tractors or self-propelled machines
E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
In one aspect, a cotton harvester includes a harvesting implement configured to harvest materials from a field. The harvested materials include both cotton and material other than cotton (MOC). The harvester also includes a material processing system configured to receive the harvested materials from the harvesting implement, with the harvested materials being directed through the material processing system along a material transfer path. Additionally, the harvester includes a sensor configured to generate data indicative of an amount of MOC contained within the harvested materials at a location along the material transfer path, and a computing system communicatively coupled to the sensor. The computing system is configured to adjust an operational setting of the cotton harvester based at least in part on the amount of MOC contained within the harvested materials.
A bale wrap assembly loading system for an agricultural harvester includes a storage compartment configured to store bale wrap assemblies. The storage compartment includes a frame, a bale wrap support rotatably coupled to the frame at a pivot point, a first bale wrap mount coupled to the bale wrap support and configured to support one or more first bale wrap assemblies, and a second bale wrap mount coupled to the bale wrap support and configured to support one or more second bale wrap assemblies. The bale wrap support is configured to rotate about the pivot point to orient the bale wrap support at a first loading angle to facilitate receiving the one or more first bale wrap assemblies at a loading location and to orient the bale wrap support at a second loading angle to facilitate receiving the one or more second bale wrap assemblies at the loading location.
B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING OPERATION OF AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE
1. A vehicle system for controlling operation of a vehicle includes one or more processing circuits configured to set a pre-calibrated value of a steering input device of the vehicle as a center value, the steering input device configured to receive an input from an operator to steer one or more tractive elements of the vehicle, monitor a precheck condition regarding an operational characteristic of the vehicle associated with a straight-line travel of the vehicle, control, in response to the precheck condition not being satisfied for a threshold time, an operation of the vehicle, and update, in response to the precheck condition being satisfied for the threshold time, the center value to be a current steering position value of the steering input device.
A topshaft rotary antiwrap assembly includes a topshaft assembly having (i) a shaft configured for rotating about a rotation axis, and (ii) one or more sprockets mounted to the shaft concentrically to the rotation axis to move in a rotation direction about the rotation axis. The topshaft rotary antiwrap assembly also includes a first scraper body located adjacent to the topshaft assembly and has: a first sprocket scraper located adjacent to an outer perimeter of a first sprocket of the one or more sprockets and radially aligned with the first sprocket relative to the rotation axis. The first sprocket scraper includes a respective sprocket scraper body that extends from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The trailing edge is offset from the leading edge along the rotation axis such that the sprocket scraper body directs a respective adjacent portion of crop material at least partially along the rotation axis.
A mounting assembly for an agricultural implement can include a clamp having a first wall, a second wall, and a support flange. The support flange can be positioned on an opposing side of the first wall from the second wall. A support plate can define a first through-hole and a second through-hole. A first fastener and a second fastener can each include a first leg with a first end portion and a second leg with a second end portion. The first end portion of each of the first fastener and the second fastener can be coupled to the clamp and the second leg of each of the first fastener and the second fastener can be positioned respectively through the first through-hole and a second through-hole. A ground-engaging tool hanger can be positioned between the support plate and the second wall. A scraper assembly can be operably coupled with the support flange.
A system for detecting bent shafts of disk gang assemblies of an agricultural implement includes a disk gang assembly having a shaft, at least one bearing assembly rotatably supporting the shaft for rotation about a rotational axis, and a plurality of disks supported on the shaft for rotation about the rotational axis. The system further includes sensors associated with the disk gang assembly and configured to generate data indicative of a shaft-related parameter at two or more locations along the shaft. The system additionally includes a computing system configured to receive the data generated by each of the plurality of sensors and identify when the shaft is bent based at least in part on the data generated by each of the plurality of sensors.
