A system and method for determining a location of an unloaded unit (24) of agricultural product and locating a desired unit of agricultural product or identifying a candidate unit of agricultural product as a function of sensing system (40) information indicating contact of the unit (24) with the ground or other surface onto which the unit is unloaded, global positioning system or other location system (42) information identifying the contact or related location, and heading information, which information can then be used to discern the unit from others at the location tor desired loading.
An agricultural baler (70) comprises a shaft (3), a flywheel (2) connected to the shaft (3), a plunger (13) connected to the flywheel (2) via a crank (6), a brake system (40) adapted for providing a brake force (F2) for decelerating the flywheel (2), at least one sensor (43) for providing sensor data indicative for at least one moving part of the baler, and a brake control system (47) comprising a processing system, e.g. a processor provided with an algorithm for stopping the crank (6) in a predefined launch position range, based on a mathematical model of the baler.
A baler (70) comprises a flywheel (2), a plunger (4) connected to the flywheel (2) via a crank (6), an auxiliary motor (5) for rotating the flywheel (2) in a reverse direction (R) and a start-up control system (1) comprising a sensor (11) for providing a signal indicative for the position of the crank (6) and a control unit (12) for controlling the auxiliary motor (5) for rotating the flywheel (2) in reverse direction (R) to a predetermined launch position for enabling the flywheel (2) to gain sufficient kinetic energy before the first plunger impact, at the next start-up.
An agricultural baler (70) comprises a shaft (3), and a flywheel (2) connected to the shaft (3), and a brake system (40) for holding or for stopping the flywheel (2). The brake system (40) may be of the drum-type and/or of the caliper-type. The caliper-type comprises a brake disc (41) and a brake caliper (51). The brake disc (41) may be mounted on the flywheel (2), or on the shaft (3). The brake system (40) may have an adjustable braking force. The disc brake (40) may be manually or hydraulically activated. The brake system (40) may be remotely activated from a tractor (17).
An agricultural baler comprising a baling chamber (1) and a pre-compression chamber (4), wherein the pre-compression chamber (4) is adapted to gather crop material and to periodically form a slice (6) of said crop material and push the slice (6) towards the baling chamber (1) into a first segment of the baling chamber, the baling chamber comprising a plunger (2) provided for reciprocally moving in the baling chamber (1) thereby compressing slices (6) of crop material into a bale, wherein at least one optical bale length sensor (8, 9) is provided in the baling chamber (1) for measuring the length of the bale (7).
A square baler is disclosed which comprises a baling chamber, a plunger (16) reciprocable at one end of the baling chamber, a pre- compression chamber (18) within which charges of crop are amassed and pre-compressed by a rotor (32) prior to transfer into the baling chamber, and a pickup roller (30) having radially projecting tines for picking up crop from the ground and advancing the crop to the rotor (32). In the invention, a transducer (40) is provided for producing an electrical output signal indicative of the load on the rotor (32) and a processing circuit is operative to estimate the rate of crop flow into the pre-compression chamber (18) by analysing the output signal of the transducer (40) over a complete filling and emptying cycle of the pre-compression chamber (18).
A harvesting machine (1)comprising a guide mechanism adapted to direct a flow of crop residue from a threshing mechanism along one of three paths corresponding with three respective processing modes, the guide mechanism comprising a first deflection door (96) and a second deflection door(94). An actuator (100) and a first resilient element (101) are coupled to the deflection doors, such that all three processing modes can be attained by contraction and extension of the actuator (100).
Cardan drive for connecting a power take-off (PTO) of an agricultural vehicle to an input shaft of an agricultural implement, wherein the cardan drive comprises a primary shaft and a secondary shaft which are mutually connected via a double universal joint so as to thus obtain a homokinetic connection between the primary and the secondary shaft, wherein the double universal joint has an intermediate element formed substantially by two yokes of the double universal joint, wherein at least one of the two yokes is connected via bearings to a frame provided for attachment to the agricultural implement.
The present invention is related to an agricultural baler for producing rectangular bales (7), provided with a baling chamber (1) and reciprocating plunger (4), configured to move back and forth in the baling chamber (1), thereby compressing crop material and forming rectangular bales (7). The baler is further equipped with a bale length control system (10) for producing bales of substantially equal length, and with a bale-eject system (20-24) for evacuating the last bales from the chamber (1) at the end of a harvesting run. In order to avoid errors in terms of bale length at the beginning of a next run, the baler according to the invention is provided with one or more sensors (30) configured to detect the activation of said bale-eject system (20-24), and means to automatically reset said bale-length control system (10), when said sensors (30) detect said activation.
Method for calibrating a distance sensor 2 which is placed on an agricultural vehicle 1 and provided for the purpose of measuring the distance between the sensor 2 and a set of points on a ground surface 4 in front of the agricultural vehicle 1, wherein the method comprises the following steps of: performing a reference measurement when the agricultural vehicle is standing on a paved and substantially flat ground surface; processing the results of the reference measurement to reference data for use as reference during further measurements; storing the reference data in a memory.
A method of controlling the braking of a tractor-trailer combination in which the tractor includes a drive train having an engine and at least one ground-engaging member driveably connected thereto; at least one ground-engaging member of the tractor includes at least one tractor brake (28, 29, 31, 32); and at least one ground-engaging member of the trailer includes at least one further, trailer brake the operation of which depends at least in part on the operative condition of the at least one tractor brake, comprises the steps of, on the initiation of operation of the at least one tractor brake and the at least one trailer brake to brake the tractor-trailer combination, commencing operation of a timer that times the duration of operation of the at least one tractor brake and/or the at least one trailer brake. On a parameter related to the duration of braking effort timed by the timer reaching or exceeding a threshold value, the method then includes adjusting the braking effort applied by the at least trailer brake in order to achieve or maintain a chosen braking performance of the tractor-trailer combination.
B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
B60T 8/18 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon le chargement ou le poids du véhicule, p. ex. répartition du chargement
B60T 8/24 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon l'inclinaison du véhicule ou son changement de direction, p. ex. dans un virage
B60T 8/32 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération
B60T 11/10 - Transmission par fluide, p. ex. hydraulique
B60T 11/12 - Transmission par fluide, p. ex. hydraulique dans laquelle la force transmise varie
A brake system for controlling a brake of a unit hauled by a vehicle, the brake system (1) comprising: - a first pedal (5) for braking a right rear wheel of the vehicle through a first braking circuit; - a second pedal (8) for braking a left rear wheel of the vehicle through a second braking circuit; - an input line arrangement including a first input line (4) for receiving a fluid from the first braking circuit and a second input line (7) for receiving a fluid from the second braking circuit; - at least one output line (9) for sending a fluid to the brake of the hauled unit; - a selective connector (13) for selectively connecting the input line arrangement to the output line (9) by setting a first connection configuration (C1) when the vehicle has a speed greater than a threshold value and a second connection configuration (C2) when the vehicle has a speed lower than the threshold value, whereby in the first connection configuration (C1) pushing any of said pedals (5, 8) activates the brake of the hauled unit, and in the second connection configuration (C2) pushing only one of said pedals (5, 8) leaves the brake of the hauled unit inactive, so that the vehicle can be steered by braking.
B60T 7/20 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager spécialement adaptés pour remorques, p. ex. dans le cas d'un décrochage de la remorque
B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
B62D 9/00 - Direction pour roues orientables non prévue ailleurs
B60T 8/18 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon le chargement ou le poids du véhicule, p. ex. répartition du chargement
B60T 8/24 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon l'inclinaison du véhicule ou son changement de direction, p. ex. dans un virage
B60T 8/32 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération
B60T 11/21 - Maîtres-cylindres en tandem, côte à côte, ou disposés d'autre manière à deux pédales agissant sur des circuits respectifs, dans lesquels les pressions sont égalisées quand les deux pédales sont actionnées ensemble, p. ex. pour commandes de direction
B60T 13/66 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression
A control apparatus is designed for controlling a brake of a unit hauled by a vehicle. The vehicle comprises: a plurality of brakes (55, 57) for braking the wheels of the vehicle; a trailer brake (71) for braking the hauled unit; a parking brake for keeping the vehicle braked while it is stationary. The control apparatus comprises: a line (9) for sending a fluid to the trailer brake (71) through a control valve (TBV), in order to brake the hauled unit in certain working conditions; a further line (72) for sending a further fluid to the trailer brake (71) in order to activate the trailer brake (71) in other working conditions; a valve device (75) for controlling flow of the further fluid in the further line (72), the valve device (75) being responsive to a signal indicative of the status of the parking brake.
B60T 7/04 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par l'entremise d'une personne actionnés au pied
B60T 7/20 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager spécialement adaptés pour remorques, p. ex. dans le cas d'un décrochage de la remorque
B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
B60T 8/1755 - Régulation des freins spécialement adaptée pour la commande de la stabilité du véhicule, p. ex. en tenant compte du taux d'embardée ou de l'accélération transversale dans une courbe
B60T 8/18 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon le chargement ou le poids du véhicule, p. ex. répartition du chargement
B60T 8/34 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération comportant un régulateur de pression fluidique répondant à une condition de vitesse
B60T 11/10 - Transmission par fluide, p. ex. hydraulique
B60T 11/21 - Maîtres-cylindres en tandem, côte à côte, ou disposés d'autre manière à deux pédales agissant sur des circuits respectifs, dans lesquels les pressions sont égalisées quand les deux pédales sont actionnées ensemble, p. ex. pour commandes de direction
B60T 15/18 - Valves-relais triples ou autres permettant l'application ou le relâchement par à-coups et qui sont actionnées par la variation de pression dans le tuyau de frein reliant les cylindres de frein ou organes équivalents à la source d'air comprimé, au vide ou à l'atmosphère
B60T 15/20 - Valves-relais triples ou autres permettant l'application ou le relâchement par à-coups et qui sont actionnées par la variation de pression dans le tuyau de frein reliant les cylindres de frein ou organes équivalents à la source d'air comprimé, au vide ou à l'atmosphère commandées par deux pressions de fluides
B60T 15/22 - Valves-relais triples ou autres permettant l'application ou le relâchement par à-coups et qui sont actionnées par la variation de pression dans le tuyau de frein reliant les cylindres de frein ou organes équivalents à la source d'air comprimé, au vide ou à l'atmosphère commandées par deux pressions de fluides avec une ou plusieurs valves auxiliaires, pour freinage, relâchement, remplissage des réservoirs
B60T 15/24 - Valves-relais triples ou autres permettant l'application ou le relâchement par à-coups et qui sont actionnées par la variation de pression dans le tuyau de frein reliant les cylindres de frein ou organes équivalents à la source d'air comprimé, au vide ou à l'atmosphère commandées par trois pressions de fluides
B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
In one aspect, a method for controlling the operation of a work vehicle including a power shift transmission is disclosed. The method may include receiving, with a controller, a speed command signal from an input device instructing the controller to reduce a vehicle speed of the work vehicle to zero, controlling at least one clutch of the power shift transmission in order to initially reduce the vehicle speed and proportionally applying a parking brake of the work vehicle to reduce the vehicle speed to zero.
B60W 10/02 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande d'accouplements de la chaîne cinématique
B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
In one aspect, a method for reducing fuel consumption of a work vehicle is disclosed. The method may generally include determining, with a controller, a load power requirement for the work vehicle, determining a plurality of candidate engine speeds at which the load power requirement is achievable, analyzing stored efficiency data for a transmission and at least one additional component of the work vehicle to determine a power loss value for each candidate engine speed, determining a candidate engine power for each candidate engine speed based on the load power requirement and the power loss values and analyzing stored fuel efficiency data based on the candidate engine powers to determine a target engine speed for the work vehicle.
B60W 30/188 - Commande des paramètres de puissance de la ligne de transmission, p. ex. déterminant la puissance requise
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
B60W 10/103 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des boîtes de vitesses transmissions à variation continue du rapport de type fluidique
F16H 61/47 - Régulation automatique selon les variables de commande pour atteindre une vitesse de sortie fixée
F16H 61/462 - Régulation automatique selon les variables de commande pour atteindre un rapport de vitesse fixé
A telescopic boom extending along a longitudinal axis (Z) comprises: -a base section (2) intended to be connected to a frame of a machine for lifting loads, -a plurality of movable sections (4, 5, 6), -a hydraulic cylinder (7) connecting the base section (2) to a first movable section (4) of said plurality for extending the first movable section (4) relative to the base section (2), -at least one extension chain (10) interposed between the base section (2) and a secondmovable section (5) of said plurality for extending the second movable section (5) relative to the first movable section (4), -at least one further extension chain (12) interposed between the first movable section (4) and a third movable section (6) of said plurality for extending the third movable section (6) relative to the second movable section (5), the extension chain (10) and the further extension chain (12) being located at opposite sides of the longitudinal axis (Z).
A method for estimating torque (T; H) transmitted to a structure (32) located downstream of a transmission system (1) of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising an engine (2) for generating torque (M), the transmission system (1) being configured to transmit a fraction (W) of the torque (M) generated by the engine (2) to a plurality of wheels (3) of the vehicle and a further fraction (T + H) of the torque (M) generated by the engine (2) to said structure (32), the transmission system (1) comprising: a shaft arrangement (12) interposed between the engine (2) and said structure (32); a planetary gearing (22) supported by the shaft arrangement (12); a transmission unit (5) arranged in parallel to the shaft arrangement (12); wherein the torque (T; H; W) transmitted to said structure (32) is estimated on the basis of a group of parameters comprising: torque (M) upstream of the transmission system (1); twist (ΔΘ) of the shaft arrangement (12); a parameter (a) which is indicative of the ratio between an output rotational speed at an output of the transmission unit (5) and an input rotational speed at an input of the transmission unit (5).
B60W 30/188 - Commande des paramètres de puissance de la ligne de transmission, p. ex. déterminant la puissance requise
B60W 10/30 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande d'équipements auxiliaires, p. ex. des compresseurs pour la climatisation ou des pompes à huile
Agricultural baler comprising a flywheel (2) provided to be driven via a drive shaft (20), which flywheel (2) is connected to pressing means of the baler via a central shaft (1), wherein the flywheel (2) is mounted over the central shaft (1) via bearings (6), wherein further mounted on the central shaft (1) is a shear pin flange (3) which is connected via a shear pin (4) to the flywheel (2) for the purpose of transmitting a rotation movement of the flywheel (2) to the central shaft (1), wherein the flywheel (2) is held over the central shaft (1) via first fixing means (12, 13) and wherein the shear pin flange (3) is connected to the central shaft (1) via second fixing means (16, 17).
A01D 75/18 - Dispositifs de sécurité pour certaines parties des machines
A01F 15/08 - Presses pour mise en balles de la paille, du foin ou de produits similaires Parties constitutives
A01B 61/02 - Dispositifs ou pièces des machines ou instruments agricoles pour éviter un effort excessif des systèmes d'accouplement des tracteurs aux machines
F16D 9/06 - Accouplements avec organe de sécurité pour le désaccouplement par rupture due au cisaillement
An agricultural combine including an agricultural harvester, a crop tank for harvested material, and an unloading auger assembly for unloading and discharging crop material. The auger assembly has inner and outer auger tubes pivotally connected to one another. The auger tubes pivot between a first position in which the auger tubes extend transversely and are coaxial and a second position in which the auger tubes form an angle. The auger tubes contain augers having first and second couplings at cooperating ends. The first coupling has two projections extending to cooperate with a single radial projection on the second coupling to provide improved engagement.
A chaff pan (10) for attachment to a cleaning apparatus of an agricultural combine (1000) is provided. The chaff pan (10) includes a surface (12) for receiving a flow of chaff from the cleaning apparatus. The surface (12) has a proximal end (20) proximate the combine and an opposing distal end (22). First and second side walls (14, 16) extend upwards from the surface (12) about respective lateral ends of the chaff pan. The chaff pan (10) also includes a flow control guide vane (18) positioned on the surface (12) of the chaff pan (10) that extends from the proximal end (20) to the distal end (22) of the surface. The flow control guide vane (18) is positioned on the surface at an angle relative to a midline (A) of the chaff pan (10) for directing the flow of chaff towards the midline (A) of the chaff pan.
The invention relates to a method for operating a work vehicle in an automatic speed control mode. The method receives an input associated with a desired ground speed of the work vehicle and determines with a controller to implement a gear change and a and engine speed change (erpm) in order to maintain the work vehicle at the desired ground speed. The gear change includes a gear prep phase and a ratio change phase and controlling a timing parameter of at least one of the gear change or the erpm change such that the ratio change phase and the erpm change occur substantially simultaneously. The invention also relates to a work vehicle implementing the method.
B60W 30/19 - Amélioration du changement de vitesse, p. ex. en synchronisant ou en adoucissant le changement de rapport
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
A ride control system uses speed, pressure, hand throttle, foot throttle and seat position information associated with a tractor-loader-backhoe to determine when to engage and disengage the ride control system for the tractor-loader-backhoe. Once the ride control system is engaged, the ride control system can be disengaged in response to either an operator command or a measured speed of the tractor-loader-backhoe being below a predetermined speed.
An engine control device for a vehicle, comprising: a control unit (2) configured to be connected to the engine of a vehicle and to control the switching of the engine from a first idle rotation speed to a second idle rotation speed in which the number of engine revolutions is lower compared to the number of revolutions of the first idle speed; a first sensor (3), configured to be connected to the engine and to instantaneously sense and transmit to said control unit (2) the number of revolutions completed by the engine in the unit of time; a second sensor (4) for detecting the presence of an operator at the vehicle controls, which second sensor (4) is configured to transmit to the control unit a signal indicating the presence of an operator at the vehicle controls. The control unit (2) is configured to actuate a decrease in the engine rotation speed from the first idle speed toward the second idle speed if the signal transmitted by the second sensor (4) indicates the operator's absence and the signal transmitted by the first sensor (3) indicates that the engine is running at the first idle speed.
F02D 41/08 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections pour des conditions particulières de fonctionnement pour le ralenti
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HYDRO-MECHANICAL CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FOR PRODUCING HIGH TORQUE OUTPUT
A hydro-mechanical continuously variable transmission for producing high torque output is provided. One transmission includes an engine drive shaft (70) driven by an engine (32) and a planetary gear unit (36) driven by power from the engine and to provide power to drive a transmission output shaft (116). The transmission also includes a hydrostatic drive unit (78,80) driven by power from the engine and to drive a primary hydrostatic drive shaft (82). The transmission includes an engine clutch (44) to be driven by the engine and to drive an input sun gear (102) of the planetary gear unit while engaged. The transmission includes a secondary hydrostatic drive shaft (88) driven by the primary hydrostatic drive shaft and to drive a ring gear (94) of the planetary gear unit. The transmission includes a hydrostatic output clutch (50) driven by the secondary hydrostatic drive shaft and to provide power to drive an output sun gear (112) of the planetary gear unit while engaged.
F16H 47/04 - Combinaisons d'une transmission mécanique avec des embrayages à fluide ou une transmission à fluide la transmission à fluide étant du type volumétrique la transmission mécanique étant du type à organes à mouvement orbital
F16H 37/08 - Combinaisons de transmissions mécaniques non prévues dans les groupes comportant essentiellement et uniquement des transmissions à engrenages ou à friction à plusieurs arbres d’entraînement ou entraînésCombinaisons de transmissions mécaniques non prévues dans les groupes comportant essentiellement et uniquement des transmissions à engrenages ou à friction avec dispositions pour répartir le couple entre plusieurs arbres intermédiaires avec transmission différentielle
F16H 37/10 - Combinaisons de transmissions mécaniques non prévues dans les groupes comportant essentiellement et uniquement des transmissions à engrenages ou à friction à plusieurs arbres d’entraînement ou entraînésCombinaisons de transmissions mécaniques non prévues dans les groupes comportant essentiellement et uniquement des transmissions à engrenages ou à friction avec dispositions pour répartir le couple entre plusieurs arbres intermédiaires avec transmission différentielle aux deux extrémités des arbres intermédiaires
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A METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A DETECTOR IN A DAMPING ASSEMBLY
A method for calibrating a detector (20; 120) of a damping assembly (31; 131) in a vehicle is disclosed, the damping assembly (31; 131) comprising a damper (13; 13) for connecting a transmission shaft (12; 112) of a 5 transmission system (1; 101) of the vehicle to a driving shaft (4; 104), the method comprising the step of applying different torques at the damping assembly (31; 31) by generating losses at different working conditions of the transmission system (1; 101), so that 10 said damper (13; 113) can be compared to a damper of a reference vehicle for each of said different working conditions.
F16H 61/4192 - Détection d'un dysfonctionnement ou d'un dysfonctionnement potentiel, p. ex. dispositif de sécurité positive
F16F 15/121 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par utilisation d'organes mobiles avec le système lui-même utilisant des organes élastiques ou des organes amortisseurs de friction, p. ex. entre un arbre en rotation et une masse giratoire montée dessus utilisant des ressorts comme organes élastiques, p. ex. des ressorts métalliques
G01L 3/14 - Dynamomètres de transmission rotatifs dans lesquels l'élément transmettant le couple est autre qu'un arbre élastique en torsion
B60W 40/12 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés à des paramètres du véhicule lui-même
B60W 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
A method for testing a transmission of a vehicle, the transmission including a hydrostatic unit (5) installed on the vehicle, comprises the following steps: - calculating an actual value (Q) of a parameter which is indicative of the volumetric efficiency of the hydrostatic unit (5), in a working condition; determining an expected value (QEJ; QE I) of said parameter in said working condition, said actual value ( Q ) being comparable with said expected value ( QEJ; QE I) in order to evaluate how the hydrostatic unit (5) is working.
B60W 50/04 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier pour surveiller le fonctionnement du système d'aide à la conduite
The invention relates to agricultural balers of the rectangular type (20) for the formation of bales of crop material such as hay, straw or silage, in a bale chamber (2). In particular, the invention is concerned with the feeder duct (11) of such balers. The baler comprises adjusting means (27) for setting the upper end of the upper wall means (54) in a predetermined position, and the lower end of the upper wall means is designed to pivot around an axis (55) near the entry point of the feeder means (12) into the lower end of the upper wall means, such that the cross section of the feeder duct is variable. The invention further relates to a method of operation of said agricultural baler for optimizing the baling process.
A crop guide comprising one or more generally wedge-shaped guides configured to interact with a crop discharge stream as it is discharged from an agricultural mower having a counter-rotating disc cutterbar. The guides are positioned rearward from the cutterbar, with one guide being generally positioned on an axis centered between each pair of converging-rotation disc cutterheads where crop material flow is concentrated. Each guide is generally pyramidal in shape, having a pair of surfaces angled with respect to one another and forming a triangular pyramid form with respect to a third generally planar surface, typically the mower swathboard. The vertex of the pyramid is oriented upstream in the crop flow so that a portion of the crop flow is split by the angled surfaces and laterally dispersed. This dispersion of crop material produces a crop mat on the ground behind the mower having a more uniform thickness compared to that produced by a traditional mower using a counter-rotating rotary cutterbar.
Reversing mechanism (1) for conveying means (2) of an agricultural baler (3) wherein the reversing mechanism (1) comprises a driving pulley (17) mounted for rotation together with the conveying elements (9) provided to be connected to the axis (10) such that the axis (10) and the conveying elements (9) can be rotated along the working direction (11) by a driving belt (18) engaging the driving pulley (17).
The invention pertains to a pick-up assembly (10) for an agricultural machine (100). The pick- up assembly comprises a pick-up drum (12), rotatably mounted to a frame (16); a windguard (18),attached to a support linkage (19) which is pivotably mounted to the frame (16);at least one winch drum (30), rotatably attached with respect to the frame; and at least one flexible elongate element (31) having opposite first (32) and second (33) end regions. The first end region (32) is attached to the support linkage (19) and the second end region (33) is windably attached to the at least one winch drum (30).
A harvester is provided comprising a vessel (12) for securing a crop (56) therein and a crop delivery system (10). The crop delivery system (10) has a first tube (18) with a first angled orientation, a first end (22) and an opposed second end (24), the first tube (18) being configured to receive the crop (56) from the vessel (12) at the first end (22). A continuous belt (34) is provided having a receiving region (36) in close proximity to the first end (22) of the first tube (18). A portion of the belt (34) operable to carry the crop (56) from the receiving region (36) is structurally supported by and substantially covered by the first tube (18), while a portion of the belt (34) operable to return to the receiving region (36) after delivering the crop (56) passes beneath the first tube (18).
A system for supporting a tiltable structure for a work vehicle including an upper link pivotably connected to a lower link. A connecting link is pivotably connected to the upper link, the connecting link having an engagement member. The upper link, lower link and engagement member securing the tiltable structure in a maintenance position.
B62D 33/067 - Cabines de conducteur pouvant être déplacées d'une position dans au moins une autre position, p. ex. basculables, pivotables autour d'un axe vertical, pouvant être déplacées d'un côté à l'autre du véhicule basculables
An oil level control device in a main tank of a supply circuit, the supply circuit comprising: a main tank (4); a first pump (1) which, in aspiration, is connected to the main tank (4); a main hydraulic circuit (100), which is connected in inlet to the delivery of said charge pump 1 and in outlet is connected to the main tank (4); a first auxiliary conduit (11), an auxiliary tank (5) which receives oil from the first auxiliary conduit (11) and which in discharge is placed in communication with the main tank (4); at least a control valve (8), predisposed to control sending of oil from the first auxiliary conduit (11) to the auxiliary tank (5) or from the auxiliary tank (5) to the main tank (4).
F15B 1/26 - Réservoirs d'alimentation ou de pompage
F15B 21/04 - Mesures particulières prises en rapport avec les propriétés du fluide
F15B 21/00 - Caractéristiques communes des systèmes de manœuvre utilisant des fluidesSystèmes de manœuvre à pression ou parties constitutives de ces systèmes, non couverts par l'un quelconque des autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A front fork assembly for use with a three-wheel agricultural floater has a yoke having a first yoke portion and a second yoke portion extending downwardly from generally opposite ends of an upper yoke portion. A first plurality of wheel mounting points is formed on the first yoke portion and a second plurality of wheel mounting points is formed on the second yoke portion. The front fork assembly further includes a first wheel mounting arrangement formed from selected mounting points of the first plurality and the second plurality of mounting points. A second wheel mounting arrangement, different from the first wheel mounting arrangement, is formed from selected mounting points of the first plurality and the second plurality of mounting points. In this regard, the front fork assembly provides more than one mounting position for a front floatation tire.
A front axle assembly for a floater or other agricultural implement has a hollow shaft with pressed-in axle stubs for mounting the shaft to a pair of bearing assemblies. A pair of discs are mounted or otherwise secured to ends of the hollow shaft. The discs are angled inwardly from a position generally adjacent an inner end of the pressed-in axle stubs. The placement of the discs reduces stress applied to the hollow shaft during use.
B60B 35/04 - Essieux fixes, c.-à-d. ne transmettant pas le couple droits
B60B 35/08 - Essieux fixes, c.-à-d. ne transmettant pas le couple de section creuse fermée aux extrémités
B62D 61/08 - Véhicules à moteur ou remorques, caractérisés par la disposition ou le nombre de roues et non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. quatre roues disposées en losange avec uniquement trois roues avec une seule roue avant
40.
BLADE SHARPENING SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
A blade sharpening system (38) is provided that includes a base (40), and a rod (42, 44) extending from the base (40). The blade sharpening system (38) also includes a sharpener (46) slidably coupled to the rod (42, 44) and configured to engage a generally circular blade (22) of an agricultural implement (10) while the generally circular blade (22) is mounted on the agricultural implement (10). The sharpener (46) is also configured to move along the rod (42, 44) to accommodate lateral variations in a profile of the generally circular blade (22).
B24B 47/12 - Entraînement ou transmission des machines ou dispositifs à meulerÉquipement à cet effet pour entraîner dans leur mouvement de rotation ou de va-et-vient les arbres porte-meules ou les arbres porte-pièces par une transmission mécanique ou par l'énergie électrique
B24B 3/46 - Affûtage des arêtes tranchantes, p. ex. des outilsAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. porte-outils des lames coupantes des lames circulaires
A01B 15/16 - DisquesGrattoirs de nettoyage des disquesPièces accessoires pour affilage
A01B 23/06 - DisquesGrattoirs de nettoyagePièces accessoires pour affilage
41.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORRECTION OF VEHICLE SPEED LAG IN A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) AND ASSOCIATED VEHICLE
A method and associated system for compensation of vehicle speed lag resulting from changing load conditions in a continuously variable transmission (CVT) vehicle includes detecting and measuring true engine torque resulting from load changes placed on the vehicle engine. A true engine speed droop is calculated from the true engine torque. A compensated engine speed signal is generated based on the calculated true engine speed droop and is applied to the engine to produce a true engine speed that corresponds to a target engine speed at the load condition corrected for true engine speed droop.
A blade sharpening system (38) is provided that includes a base (40), and a pivoting member (42) rotatably coupled to the base (40) by a shaft (44). The blade sharpening system (38) also includes a sharpener (46) coupled to the pivoting member (42) and configured to engage a generally circular blade (22) of an agricultural implement (10) while the generally circular blade (22) is mounted on the agricultural implement (10). The pivoting member (42) is configured to enable movement of the sharpener (46) to accommodate lateral variations in a profile of the generally circular blade (22). The base (40) has a first plurality of recesses (92, 100, 104, 108, 116, 120, 124) configured to receive the shaft (44) and the pivoting member (42) having a second plurality of recesses (94, 102, 106, 110, 118, 122, 126) configured to receive the shaft (44), wherein the shaft (44) is selectively securable to each of the first plurality of recesses (92, 100, 104, 108, 116, 120, 124), and to each of the second plurality of recesses (94, 102, 106, 110, 118, 122, 126) to adjust the weight urging the sharpener (46) towards the blade and with it to adjust a contact force between the sharpener (46) and the generally circular blade (22).
A shuttle shifting method for a continuously variable transmission automatically selects a manner of shuttle shifting as a function of certain monitored conditions. As one alternative, the direction of operation of the transmission is changed prior to reducing the vehicle speed to zero, and tilt of a swash plate of the hydrostatic power unit of the transmission is held substantially constant, for achieving fast, smooth shifts at faster starting and ending vehicle speeds, without coming to a complete stop. In another alternative, for slower starting and ending speeds, or other conditions such as a temperature condition is present, the vehicle is stopped by changing swash plate angle before effecting a directional change of the transmission and the swash plate.
A parking brake is controlled in concert with operation of a hydrostatic power unit of a continuously variable transmission, particularly when engaging, disengaging and shuttle shifting the transmission, to provide advantages, particularly when on hills. When particular commands are received, such as shifting to a non-moving position, the parking brake is automatically engaged to hold the vehicle position. A swash plate of the hydrostatic unit can be automatically positioned to anticipate the next command. If that command is received, the brake is automatically gradually or proportionally released and the transmission engaged to effect the commanded movement of the vehicle. If a different command is received, the brake remains engaged as the transmission is configured for the commanded movement, such that no machine movement results. Then the brake is automatically gradually or proportionally released and the transmission engaged to effect that commanded movement.
A method of calibrating a hydraulically operated park brake of a continuously variable transmission of a vehicle. With the vehicle moving at a set, slow speed within a specified range, and the park brake off, a search technique is used, wherein the brake hydraulic pressure is reduced by application of a control signal of a selected test value to apply the brake. When the selected test value is reached, it is held constant, and a condition in a HSU of the transmission is monitored for a change indicative of engagement of the park brake. This will expectedly be in the form of a pressure change and more particularly an increase indicating initial contact between the plates of the brake, and if the HSU change is not detected, the step will time out and another control signal value will be tested.
A method for performing a shuttle shift with a continuously variable transmission of a work machine is disclosed. The method may generally include adjusting a swash plate angle of a hydrostatic power unit of the transmission in a first direction to reduce a travel speed of the work machine in an off-going direction, initiating a directional swap between an off-going directional clutch of the continuously variable transmission and an on-coming directional clutch of the continuously variable transmission while the work machine is traveling in the off-going direction and adjusting the swash plate angle of the hydrostatic unit in a second direction after the initiation of the directional swap to reduce slippage across the on-coming directional clutch, wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction.
F16H 47/04 - Combinaisons d'une transmission mécanique avec des embrayages à fluide ou une transmission à fluide la transmission à fluide étant du type volumétrique la transmission mécanique étant du type à organes à mouvement orbital
F16H 61/66 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif spécialement adaptées aux transmissions à variation continue du rapport
B60W 30/186 - Usure excessive ou détérioration des éléments de friction, p. ex. des embrayages
B60W 10/103 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des boîtes de vitesses transmissions à variation continue du rapport de type fluidique
47.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION DURING A SHUTTLE SHIFT
A method for controlling a continuously variable transmission of a work machine during a shuttle shift is disclosed. The method may generally include initiating a directional swap by disengaging an off-going directional clutch of the continuously variable transmission and slipping an on-coming directional clutch of the continuously variable transmission to decelerate the work machine in an off-going direction. In addition, the method may include estimating a total amount of energy to be dissipated in the on-coming directional clutch during the shuttle shift, comparing the total amount of energy to a predetermined energy threshold and, if the total amount of energy is equal to or exceeds the predetermined energy threshold, performing the reversion action to complete the shuttle shift, wherein the reversion action corresponds to an action taken to engage one of the off-going directional clutch or the on-coming directional clutch so as to permit the shuttle shift to be completed using ratio changing.
F16H 47/04 - Combinaisons d'une transmission mécanique avec des embrayages à fluide ou une transmission à fluide la transmission à fluide étant du type volumétrique la transmission mécanique étant du type à organes à mouvement orbital
F16H 61/66 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif spécialement adaptées aux transmissions à variation continue du rapport
A clean grain evacuation device for a grain harvester having a threshing system configured to separate grain harvested by the harvester from crop residue and direct a flow of the grain to a cleaning system disposed within the harvester including at least two sieves disposed and configured to sequentially clean the grain. The evacuation device is disposed for receiving a portion of the flow of the clean grain from a first of the sieves, and is configured to evacuate the received clean grain away from the cleaning system. The evacuation device can include a conveyor disposed for directing the evacuated grain directly to a desired location such as a clean grain receiving system on the harvester. The evacuation device can also be located in an air flow path to the sieves for improving operation and MOG removal.
A01F 12/44 - Nettoyeurs de grainSéparateurs des grains
49.
METHOD OF USING FEEDFORWARD COMPENSATION BASED ON PRESSURE FEEDBACK FOR CONTROLLING SWASH PLATE ANGLE IN A HYDROSTATIC POWER UNIT OF A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
A swash plate angle for a hydrostatic power unit of a continuously variable hydromechanical transmission is determined using a feedforward compensation term, to reduce reliance on closed loop control. The feedforward term is based on knowledge of the hydrostatic power unit determined as a function of knowledge of certain parameters, including, but not limited to, hydrostatic power unit pressure, swash plate angle, desired hydrostatic power unit ratio, and pump speed.
A method of calibrating a hydraulically operated clutch in a continuously variable transmission of a vehicle, includes steps of filling the clutch as if for a shift, using a control signal value for achieving a test pressure, and determining a resulting change in a pressure condition in a hydrostatic power unit of the transmission. If the change indicates initial engagement, then a value representative of the signal value used is recorded. If greater than initial engagement is indicated, or the vehicle moved, then the clutch is emptied and tested using a lower test pressure. If initial engagement is not indicated, the clutch is emptied and refilled to a greater test pressure. An exemplary pressure condition is a difference in pressure in lines between a pump and motor of the power unit. During the calibration, the vehicle can be held stationary with a parking brake or the like.
A mechanism for connecting outboard gathering wheels to a moveable crop pick-up assembly on a round baler that incorporates a multi-element linkage to enable the rate of vertical movement of the gathering wheels to be different than the rate of vertical movement of the pick-up assembly. As the pick-up assembly is moved vertically by an actuator, the linkage interconnecting the gathering wheels and the pick-up causes the gathering wheels to also move vertically, but at a rate that is different, usually less, than the rate of vertical movement of the pickup. The linkage enables the pick-up to be raised sufficiently for transport without causing the gathering wheels to impinge upon the baler frame as occurs when both are raised at the same rate. Use of tension members in the linkage allows the gathering wheels to up float during operation without damaging the linkage.
An improved baler and a method of using the improved baler to produce high density bales. The baler comprises a pick-up assembly configured to pick-up crop material; a compression assembly comprising at least one pair of opposing compression rollers configured to generate a pressure on the crop material as it passes between the compression rollers; and a bale chamber, wherein the pre-compressed crop forms a bale. The compression rollers define an adjustable gap therebetween. By adjusting the gap, pressure exerted on the crop material as it passes between the compression rollers may be controlled, resulting in bales of varying density.
An improved baler and a method of using the improved baler to produce high density bales based on arrangement and control of compression rollers. The baler comprises a pick-up assembly configured to pick-up crop material; a rotary feeder; a compression assembly comprising at least one compression roller configured to generate a pressure on the crop material as it passes between the compression roller and another compression component in the baler; and a bale chamber, wherein the pre-compressed crop forms a bale. The compression roller and compression component define an adjustable gap therebetween. The one or more compression rollers and/or baler compression components may be located in various locations in the baler. By adjusting the gap, pressure exerted on the crop material as it passes between the compression rollers and baler compression components may be controlled, resulting in bales of higher density.
A system and method for automatically identifying, locating, and tracking a cotton module that eliminates the necessity of physically marking or tagging the cotton module, such system and method using information such a location of the cotton module and a heading of a harvesting vehicle and a transport vehicle.
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56.
FLOOR SEAL FOR A CENTER KNIFE DRIVE FOR A SICKLE OF A PLANT CUTTING MACHINE
A floor seal (72) for a forwardly facing opening (66) through a floor (28) of a plant cutting machine (20) through which a knife arm (62A, 62B) extends for side to side reciprocating movement for driving a sickle (30) of the machine (20) as the machine (20) is moved forwardly for performing a plant cutting operation.
A center knife drive (64) for a sickle (30) of a plant cutting machine (20), having an upwardly facing cover (70) and at least one output element (78, 80) reciprocatingly movable by the drive (64) above the cover (70) for moving a knife (58) of the sickle (30) in a sideward reciprocating cutting action, including at least one cleaning flap (104, 106) in connection with the output element (78, 80) positioned and configured for reciprocating forward and rearward movement thereby, disposed above the cover (70) and configured for cleaning loose material therefrom during the movement and for pushing the loose material from the cover (70), to accommodate upward movement of the drive (64) within a space (72) below or in a floor (28) of the machine (20), clearing the material from the path of the output element (78, 80), and improved heat dissipation.
A timing apparatus (48) for sickle knives (28,30) of a plant harvester, having an endless elongate element (50) encircling and movable about spaced apart support elements (54) and connector elements (66, 68) connecting knife ends (42, 44) to first and second portions (60, 62) of the elongate element (50), respectively, such that movement of the elongate element (50) in a first direction about the support elements (54) will move the knives (28, 30) in timed relation in first opposite cutting directions, and movement of the elongate element (50) in a second direction opposite the first direction will move the knives (28, 30) in timed relation in second opposite cutting directions. The apparatus (48) can be connected between separately drive knives (28, 30) for timing their motions, or for using one of the knives (28, 30) for timingly driving another of the knives (28, 30).
A01D 34/04 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux à mouvement alternatif montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à couteaux en tête
The drive (62A, 62B) has an input rotatable about an upstanding rotational axis (84) and carries a cam (86) followed by a pivot arm (96) pivotable about an upstanding pivotal axis (114). A power source (152) is connected in rotatably driving relation to the input. The pivot arm (96) connects to a knife assembly (58) of a sickle (30). The input, cam (86) and pivot arm (96) are generally flat, and the power source (152) is vertically coextensive therewith for incorporation in or below the floor (28) of a header (22) of a plant cutting machine (20). Rotation of the input causes offset movement of the cam (86) about the rotational axis (84), resulting in sideward pivoting of the pivot arm (96) and sickle knife (58). A second cam drive (124) can oppositely drive a second sickle knife (58), such that opposite forces generated by operation of the drives (62A, 62B) will be largely canceled.
A01D 34/04 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux à mouvement alternatif montés sur un véhicule, p. ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à couteaux en tête
A sickle drive (62A, 62B) incorporated into a generally flat package or enclosure (64) or floor (28). The drive (62A, 62B) includes an epicyclic mechanism, including a rotatable input element (82) in an upper region of a cavity (78) of the enclosure (64), and an eccentric element (86) below the input element (82) rotatable eccentrically thereby. A drive arm (92) is connected to the eccentric element (86) for rotation about, and eccentric rotation with, the eccentric element (86), and extends to a pivot element (102) which can be the only component extending upwardly from the enclosure (64) or floor (28), such that the shaft (100) will be pivoted by the eccentric movement of the drive arm (92). A knife arm (76) connects to the pivot element (102) and a sickle knife assembly (58) which will be reciprocated by the pivoting action. A second epicyclic arrangement can be employed such that opposite forces generated by operation of the drive (62A, 62B) will be largely canceled.
A01D 34/02 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux à mouvement alternatif
The pivoting action sickle drive (62A, 62B) has a low profile allowing incorporation in or below a floor (28) of a header (22) of a plant cutting machine (20) to allow passage of cut plant material thereabout. The drive (62A, 62B) includes a substantially flat rotatable input element (82), and a drive arm (92) connected eccentric thereto for eccentric rotation along an epicyclical path (90).
A01D 34/02 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux à mouvement alternatif
62.
EASILY SERVICEABLE KNIFE ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A SICKLE
The knife arm assembly (68) for connecting a sickle drive (62A, 62B) to the knife of a sickle (30), has a knife arm (66) including a cavity (124) and an opening (130) at one end that holds a bearing (122) for receiving a knife pin (84) of the sickle (30), and a shoulder (90) extending at least partially about and defining a second opening (140) at an opposite end of the cavity (124) smaller than the first opening (130), and a plug (126) disposed in the second end of the cavity (124) adjacent the end of the bearing (122) and enclosing the second opening (140), the plug (126) being configured to be forceably movable through the cavity (124) toward the first opening (130) and against the bearing (122) for forcing the bearing (122) from the knife arm (66), providing easy serviceability, protection from dirt, dust, and other contaminants.
A system and method of operation of a draper header of an agricultural work machine during a deslugging or clean out operation and after resumption of normal crop processing. During the deslugging or clean out operation, a feed draper is reversed or paused and the at least one side draper is paused. The method includes automatically resuming operation of the feed draper and at least one side draper in a graduated progression for more efficient clearing of the slug or blockage of crop material.
A tractor has a control system configured for disengaging the clutch a first time, selecting a first transmission ratio of the change speed gearbox, engaging the clutch a first time to drive the PTO shaft determining the speed of the PTO shaft, disengaging the clutch a second time when the PTO shaft attains a predetermined first speed, selecting a second transmission ratio of the change speed gearbox and engaging the clutch a second time to drive the PTO shaft up to a desired second speed.
G06F 7/70 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour effectuer des calculs en utilisant une représentation numérique non codée, c.-à-d. une représentation de nombres sans baseDispositifs de calcul utilisant une combinaison de représentations de nombres codées et non codées utilisant des trains d'impulsions stochastiques, c.-à-d. des impulsions apparaissant au hasard et dont la moyenne des taux d'impulsion représente des nombres
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
G06G 7/00 - Dispositifs dans lesquels l'opération de calcul est effectuée en faisant varier des grandeurs électriques ou magnétiques
G06G 7/76 - Calculateurs analogiques pour des procédés, des systèmes ou des dispositifs spécifiques, p. ex. simulateurs de circulation, p. ex. circulation routière
The knife arm assembly (66) for connecting an epicyclic sickle drive mechanism (62A, 62B) to the knife (58) of a sickle (30), has a pivoting knife arm (68) having a mounting end (70) connected to a shuttle element (98) of the epicyclical drive mechanism (62A, 62B) driven in a reciprocating linear motion by a pinion (102) of the mechanism (62A, 62B), a distal end (72) opposite the mounting end (70), and a pivot (74) at a location between the mounting end (70) and the distal end (72), the mounting end (70) being connected to the shuttle element (98) with an eccentric bearing arrangement (80) for translating reciprocating the linear movements of the shuttle element (98) into limited reciprocating pivoting movements of the knife arm (68).
A slot driven low profile sickle drive (62A, 62B) has an input rotatable about an upstanding rotational axis (84) and carries an eccentric (86) captured in a slot (98) in one end of a pivot arm (92) pivotable about an upstanding pivotal axis (102). A power source (142) is connected in rotatably driving relation to the input. The opposite end of the pivot arm (92) connects to a knife assembly (58) of a sickle (30). The input, eccentric (86) and pivot arm (92) are generally flat, and the power source (142) is vertically coextensive therewith for incorporation in or below the floor (28 ) of a header (22) of a plant cutting machine (20).
A01D 34/02 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux à mouvement alternatif
67.
EASILY SERVICEABLE AND REMOVABLE SELF-ADJUDTING KNIFE ARM AND HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR A SICKLE
The knife head (64) mounts to the sickle (30) to hold a plurality of knife sections (60) thereon while allowing removal of the knife sections (60) individually without major disassembly for ease of in field repair and replacement. A knife pin (84) of the knife head (64) connects to a knife arm (66) driven by the sickle drive mechanism (62A, 62B) and is removable from above also without major disassembly. The knife pin (84) connection provides a vertical self adjustment capability to accommodate sickle (30) wear and vertical misalignment between the sickle (30) and drive (62A, 62B). And the knife arm (66) is streamlined for cut plant material flow thereabout and is also adapted for ease of removal and field repair.
A system and method of operation of a draper header of an agricultural work machine at or after resumption of a normal crop processing mode following a slug clean out mode for elimination of a slug or blockage of crop material in which a feed draper is reversed or paused and the at least one side draper is paused. The method includes automatically resuming operation of a feed draper and at least one side draper in a graduated progression for more efficient clearing of the slug or blockage of crop material.
An agricultural vehicle having a hydraulic system, a cab for the vehicle operator includes a self-levelling cab suspension system having a plurality of suspension units each having a spring, a damper and an accumulator. The accumulator comprises a hydraulic working chamber which is separated by a movable wall from a gas filled chamber serving as a spring. The working chamber is also connected to a working chamber of the damper in a closed hydraulic circuit. In the invention, there is no need for a dedicated oil pump since a hydraulic actuator powered by the vehicle hydraulic system is provided for causing hydraulic fluid to flow in the closed hydraulic circuit between the working chamber of the accumulator and the damper, to vary the height of the cab without fluid from the vehicle hydraulic system entering or leaving the closed hydraulic circuit of the damper and accumulator.
B60G 17/00 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge
A vibration isolator device securing a nonmetal panel to a metal frame of a work vehicle includes a metal member affixed to a surface of the nonmetal panel, the metal member facing the metal frame. An isolator mount plate is secured to the frame in a manner permitting a predetermined adjustment between the isolator mount plate and the frame in each of two directions. A vibration isolator is positioned between the metal member and the frame. A region of the isolator mount plate is configured to receive and maintain vibration isolation between the region of the isolator mount plate and the metal member, the region of the isolator mount plate providing a predetermined adjustment between the isolator mount plate and the metal member in a third direction.
B62D 24/02 - Assemblages entre la caisse et le châssis du véhicule la caisse du véhicule étant montée sur des supports amortisseurs de vibrations, p. ex. des coussinets en caoutchouc, sans qu'un mouvement par rapport au châssis soit prévu
B62D 27/04 - Assemblages entre sous-ensembles de la carrosserie élastiques
71.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAJECTORY CONTROL OF A TRANSPORT VEHICLE USED WITH A HARVESTER
A control system and method is provided to control the trajectory of a transport vehicle (20) to follow the trajectory of a harvester (10). The harvester can send control information such as the harvester's current position and future position waypoints to the transport vehicle. The control system can then use the information from the harvester to determine the trajectory for the transport vehicle.
A01D 43/073 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage avec des moyens pour collecter, ramasser ou charger les produits fauchés dans une remorque avec une goulotte de décharge qui peut être commandée
A01D 43/08 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage avec des moyens pour hacher la récolte fauchée
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
B62D 1/28 - Commandes de direction, c.-à-d. moyens pour produire un changement de direction du véhicule non montées sur le véhicule non mécaniques
72.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC LATERAL GUIDANCE CONTROL OF A FARMING VEHICLE
A system and method is provided for adaptive control of at least one parameter of an auto guidance control algorithm for a vehicle. The parameters may be varied according to a previously established look up table, or automatically adapted through the use of control logic, such as a "fuzzy logic" algorithm. The control parameters that can be adaptively controlled include steered wheel turn rate, proportional valve current gain, line acquisition rate and/or auto guidance control valve current limits. The control algorithm responds to the vehicle's operating parameters such as vehicle speed, tracking error, predicted heading, and hydraulic oil temperature to make adjustments to the auto guidance control parameters.
A control system and method is provided to control a longitudinal position of a transport vehicle (20) relative to a harvester (10) during an unload on the go operation and to control both the lateral position and the longitudinal position of a transport vehicle relative to a harvester (10) during an unload on the go operation to evenly fill a receiving area of the transport vehicle (20) with crop material from the harvester (10). The longitudinal position of the transport vehicle (20) is maintained within an acceptable range by adjusting the velocity of the transport vehicle (20). The receiving area of the transport vehicle (20) can be more evenly filled with crop material by adjusting the lateral position and the longitudinal position of the transport vehicle (20) within predetermined trim distances associated with the receiving area of the transport vehicle (20).
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
A01D 43/08 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage avec des moyens pour hacher la récolte fauchée
G05D 13/02 - Commande de la vitesse linéaireCommande de la vitesse angulaireCommande de l'accélération ou de la décélération, p. ex. d'une machine motrice Détails
A control system and method is provided for controlling the operational configuration of a spout (18) of a harvester (10) being used to perform unload on the go operations with an associated transport vehicle (20). The velocities of the harvester (10) and transport vehicle (20) and the lateral and longitudinal distances (LAD.LOD) between the harvester (10) and transport vehicle (20) are used to predict future lateral and longitudinal distances between the harvester (10) and transport vehicle (20). A control signal is issued to a harvester spout control system if either of the predicted lateral distance or longitudinal distance is outside of an associated acceptable range. The harvester spout control system then either shuts off the spout (18) or changes the orientation of the spout (18) in response to the control signal.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
A01D 43/073 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage avec des moyens pour collecter, ramasser ou charger les produits fauchés dans une remorque avec une goulotte de décharge qui peut être commandée
A control system and method is provided for synchronized control of a harvester (10) and transport vehicle (20) during unload on the go operation. The control system can maintain a desired lateral distance (LAD) between the harvester (10) and transport vehicle (20) using swath information that is used to steer the harvester (10). In addition, the control system can also bring a transport vehicle (20) into appropriate alignment with the harvester (10) using the same swath information.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
A01D 43/08 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage avec des moyens pour hacher la récolte fauchée
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
An HVAC system (30) for a work vehicle having an operator cab (20) including a system positioned substantially within the cab behind and below an operator's chair (74). A portion of the system has at least one inlet (78), and a plurality of outlets (50) positioned in front of the operator's chair. The system includes a filter (66) configured to be easily maintained in its substantially horizontal position during removal so that debris retained on the upper surface (96) of the filter does not fall into a portion of the HVAC system or the cab when the filter is removed therefrom.
An HVAC system (48) for a work vehicle (10) having an operator cab (20) includes a first chamber (50) having an inlet (54) for receiving airflow (56) exterior of the cab. The inlet is adjacent to a first source for moving air (40) for use independent of the HVAC system, the inlet arranged to cause a first change of direction (60) of airflow inside the first chamber. The first chamber resulting in both a first air pressure reduction (64) and a first reduction of airflow velocity (66) while inside the first chamber sufficient to reduce an amount of particles (68) entrained in the airflow while the particles are within the first chamber. A second chamber (78) in fluid communication with the first chamber and configured to cause both a second change of direction (80) and a third change of direction (82) of airflow while inside of the second chamber prior to reaching a third chamber (88) for mixing air flow with re-circulated air from the cab.
A cab suspension device for an agricultural tractor comprising a pair of concentrically aligned tubes co-axially arranged around a conventional cab suspension spring apparatus. One of the pair of tubes is connected to the tractor frame while the second is attached to the cab frame. The lengths of the tubes are shorter than the static length of the spring apparatus to allow limited telescoping movement of the tubes during dynamic compression of the spring apparatus without causing contact between the tube ends and the opposing tractor and cab frames. The dynamic extension during telescoping movement of the spring apparatus is controlled by a spring retainer. An annular space between the tubes allows for limited lateral displacement of the spring apparatus without causing contact between the tubes. The limits are configured to permit normal operational movement of the spring apparatus without contact of the tubes. During vehicle roll over events, the normal operational loads of the spring apparatus are exceeded and the tubes will come in contact with one another and/or the opposing frame. The tubes and the spring retainer provide a rigid load transfer path for ROPS loads from the cab to the vehicle frame.
A system and method to selectably control a position of a first end of a drawbar between a locked position and a suspended position with respect to a drawbar support. The drawbar is securable to a work vehicle distal from the first end, the method includes locking a position of the first end in response to a first predetermined condition and placing the first end in a suspended position in response to a second predetermined condition. Position control of the first end is continuously maintainable.
A work vehicle includes a telescoping boom extending outwardly from the vehicle. An attachment is operably connected to the boom, the attachment including opposed forks configured to be both urgable toward each other and urgable away from each other. The attachment is configured to be positionable over and substantially laterally surround at least one pair of round bales arranged substantially side by side and having corresponding diameters in close proximity of each other. The opposed forks are urgable toward each other with sufficient compressive force applied to opposed portions of the diameters of the at least one pair of round bales, at least elastically deforming the cylindrical profile of at least one of the at least one pair of round bales, so that the at least one pair of round bales can be vertically lifted and manipulated by at least the boom to a predetermined destination.
B66C 1/00 - Éléments ou dispositifs de prise de la charge adjoints aux mécanismes de levage, de descente ou de halage, ou adaptés pour être utilisés avec ces mécanismes et transmettant les efforts à des articles ou à des groupes d'articles
B66C 3/00 - Éléments ou dispositifs de prise de la charge adjoints aux mécanismes de levage ou de descente ou adaptés pour être utilisés avec ces mécanismes et destinés principalement à transmettre les efforts de levage à des matériaux en vracBennes preneuses
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APPARATUS FOR FORMING A UNITARY BALE OF AGRICULTURAL OR FORESTRY BIOMASS WITH SUCCESSIVE HORIZONTALLY COMPACTED LAYERS
The apparatus forms a unitary bale of agricultural or forestry biomass of uniform density and having a level top. The apparatus includes packer apparatus configured and supported in the chamber for reciprocating movement through a compacting chamber and progressive movement upwardly to form the bale. A crop deflector is supported in the chamber above the packer apparatus for deflecting a stream of the biomass downwardly, and is configured and operable so as to move continuously with the packer apparatus between the ends of the chamber and to substantially constantly reconfigure as a function of a position of the packer apparatus and a direction of the movement thereof so as to deflect the stream of the biomass directly in a path of the packer apparatus in the current direction of the movement thereof so as to be immediately compacted thereby onto the floor or the bale.
A wrapping system for plant material utilizes a first wrapping material dispenser disposed along a first upper periphery of a compacting chamber, and a second wrapping material dispenser opposite the first dispenser, for automatically dispensing sheets of wrapping material in overlapping relation over the chamber and plant material therein. The system includes apparatus for joining the overlapping sheets together. The system is automatically operable to dispense sheets of the material in overlapping relation over the chamber and join them for receiving a flow of the plant material thereon. Before or while the plant material is received, the sheets are further dispensed to move downwardly in the chamber to receive and wrap about the plant material. The system then dispenses opposite ends of the sheets in overlapping relation over the material and joins the ends to complete the wrapper.
A system and method for wrapping bales of agricultural material including, but not limited to, cotton bales and biomass bales, provides a supply of tubular wrapping material at an outlet end of bale forming apparatus, for receiving successive large bales, and gathers, clamps, and cuts the wrapping material at a point between a just wrapped bale and the discharge opening, for closing the end of the wrapper of the just finished bale, and forming the wrapper for the next bale.
A coulter assembly is provided that facilitates continuous adjustment of coulter disk penetration depth. In an exemplary embodiment, the coulter assembly includes a gauge wheel configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of a coulter disk into the soil. A depth adjustment assembly is coupled to the gauge wheel and configured to adjust the penetration depth of the coulter disk by continuously varying the vertical position of the gauge wheel. This configuration may enable the coulter disk to operate at any penetration depth within the gauge wheel range of motion, thereby facilitating deposition of fertilizer within the soil at a suitable depth to enhance crop growth.
A01B 5/00 - Charrues à outils de travail rotatifs non entraînés, p. ex. à disques
A01B 7/00 - Instruments à disques ou similaires, de travail de la terre, utilisables soit comme charrues, soit comme herses, soit comme instruments similaires
A01B 15/16 - DisquesGrattoirs de nettoyage des disquesPièces accessoires pour affilage
A01B 21/00 - Herses à outils rotatifs non entraînés
A01C 5/00 - Ouverture ou recouvrement de sillons ou de trous pour l'ensemencement, la plantation ou le fumage
A system for unloading bales from a bale wagon including a mobile trailer frame and a bed frame pivotably movable with respect to the trailer frame between a first position for receiving bales and a second position for unloading bales. A push-off member is provided for pushing bales off of the bed frame when the bed frame is in the second position. A pushing device is connected to the trailer frame. The push-off member is selectably connectable to the pushing device when the bed frame is in the second position. The push-off member is disconnected from the pushing device when the bed frame is not in the second position.
A01D 90/08 - Moyens de chargement avec moyens de mise en balles utilisés additionnellement pour le chargementMoyens de chargement avec moyens de ramassage et de transport des balles dans le véhicule
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Automatic grain transfer control system based on real time modeling of a fill level profile for regions of the receiving container
A grain transfer control system for automatically controlling relative positions of an unloading system discharge nozzle of a work machine and a receiving container based on a real time model of a fill level profile for regions of the receiving container, the profile being modeled using known or estimated rates of flow of grain and positions of the nozzle relative to regions of the receiving container as a function of time, the system adjusting the relative positions of the nozzle and the receiving container to effect a generally even fill of the receiving container.
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A floor module (100) suitable for inclusion in the modular floor assembly (20) of a header (10) of an agricultural cutting machine comprises a support (160) and an overlaying floor sheet (120). The support (160) includes a support leading edge portion (122), a support trailing edge portion (166), and a floor support portion (170) disposed therebetween. The support leading edge (164) portion attaches to the cutter bar (50) of the header (10). The support trailing edge portion (166) includes a first resilient projection (188), and the floor support portion (170) includes a second resilient projection (200). The floor sheet (120) includes a floor sheet leading edge portion (122), a floor sheet trailing edge portion (126), and a substantially planar floor portion (130) disposed therebetween. The first resilient projection (188) and the floor sheet trailing edge portion (126) define a trailing slot (194) configured to receive a header frame projection (196). The second resilient projection (200) and the substantially planar floor portion (130) define a side slot (232) configured to receive a side edge portion (236) of an adjacent floor module (100).
A positioning sensor (e.g., GPS) allows a controller to determine the present location and orientation of the harvester on a map and to record the presently and previously harvested portions of a field. The controller uses the map and positional information to determine if the crop residue spray pattern from an adjustable spreader is returns substantially all the crop residue to the currently harvest portion and automatically adjusts the adjustable spreader to achieve an ideal residue spray pattern.
A tractor mounted cotton harvester carries at least one mechanized cotton picking unit removably supported beside at least one side of the tractor in a forward facing orientation, outwardly of the tractor wheels. A cotton receptacle is removably mounted to a hitch of the tractor and is lowerable for unloading. The cotton receptacle can include cotton compacting apparatus. At least one duct connects the at least one picking unit with the cotton receptacle, and a fan provides an air flow through the duct or ducts. The fan can be hydraulic, electric or mechanical powered.
A cotton harvester and baler (20) to be towed by a vehicle (24), carries at least one mechanized cotton picking unit (30), a mechanized cotton baler (32) having packing apparatus (76) for compacting the picked cotton into bales (84) which are successively discharged. Cotton conveying apparatus (34) extends between the picking unit or units (30) and the baler (32), for receiving the picked cotton and conveying it to a baling chamber (72) of the baler (32) for compaction by the packing apparatus (76). The conveying apparatus (34) can comprise all mechanical, all pneumatic, or a combination of mechanical and pneumatic apparatus. The picking unit or units (30) can be removed to allow picking up and baling material such as straw or hay.
A planting unit for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single pass, double shoot manner includes a rotating disc that cuts a furrow in a planting surface and a trailing seed boot, having a cutting edge, that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in the furrow to form a seed bed in the planting surface. The disc has a mounting frame for mounting the disc to a linkage assembly that is, in turn, coupled to a toolbar mount. The seed boot is also attached to the mounting frame. This common attachment provides a relatively short and compact device without sacrificing fertilizer and seed stratification.
A01B 15/16 - DisquesGrattoirs de nettoyage des disquesPièces accessoires pour affilage
A01B 23/06 - DisquesGrattoirs de nettoyagePièces accessoires pour affilage
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p. ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
An unloading conveyor apparatus and system for an agricultural harvester including a spout controllably directable for enabling distributing grain in a desired manner within a region of a receiving storage container, or a transporting truck, wagon, or other vehicle, and configurable as a closure for the conveyor for preventing entry of contaminants and the like. The spout can advantageously extend both the distance and range of variability of grain delivery location, and the free end of the spout can include a cover for improving grain delivery accuracy and wind resistance, and a break open feature to prevent damage. The spout can also be rotatable laterally about the end of the conveyor.
B60P 1/40 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement utilisant des convoyeurs à vis d'Archimède
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Method and apparatus for oiling splines in a bevel gearbox
A method and apparatus for providing improved lubrication of a spline connection between a PTO driver and a bevel gearbox in which lubricant from the bevel gear housing is directed to a location above and radially outwardly from the splined connection and the apparatus then directs the lubricant flow toward the splined connection by force of gravity. The apparatus is configured to be self-aligning when installed in an existing receptacle in the gearbox housing thereby enabling the apparatus to be conveniently installed in a housing designed to utilize gearbox lubricant to lubricate the splines.
An agricultural implement is provided that includes a hitch assembly configured to couple the agricultural implement to a tow vehicle, and a carrier frame pivotally coupled to the hitch assembly. The agricultural implement also includes a pair of wheel assemblies each rotatably coupled to the carrier frame by a respective pivot joint. The agricultural implement further includes an actuator assembly configured to rotate each wheel assembly about the respective pivot joint in a first direction by applying a first torque, and to rotate each wheel assembly about the respective pivot joint in a second direction, opposite the first direction, by applying a second torque. A magnitude of the first torque and a magnitude of the second torque are substantially equal.
A control system and method for a vehicle having an engine and a transmission with an autoshift function comprises a processor coupled to the engine and the transmission of the vehicle and adapted to control the power output of said engine and, in an autoshift mode of operation, the upshifting and downshifting of the transmission. The control system further comprises user interface means (10) coupled to said processor and including a first manual control means (14) being operable to be set to a first engine speed, and a second manual control means (16) being operable to be set to a second engine speed. The interface means (10) provides signals representing the setting of said first and second manual control means (14, 16) to said processor; and said control system has a plurality of modes of operation selectable by the relative settings of said first and second manual control means.
F16H 61/70 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif spécialement adaptées aux changements de rapports avec groupes d'engrenages, c.-à-d. avec des trains d'engrenages séparés disposés en série, p. ex. dispositions de boîtes de vitesses du type à groupe de rapports ou surmultipliées
B60K 31/04 - Accessoires agissant sur un seul sous-ensemble pour la commande automatique de la vitesse des véhicules, c.-à-d. empêchant la vitesse de dépasser une valeur déterminée de façon arbitraire ou maintenant une vitesse donnée choisie par le conducteur du véhicule comprenant un servo-mécanisme actionné électriquement et un moyen pour comparer une variable électrique, p. ex. tension, impulsion, forme d'onde, flux, ou similaire, avec une autre variable du même type, le moyen de comparaison délivrant un signal électrique au moyen de commande
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BIOMASS CONVEYING AND DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM FOR A HARVESTER
A biomass conveying and distributing system for separating and distributing lighter biomass residue from heavier or denser biomass, utilizing available air flow from the cleaning system of the harvester. The harvester will discharge a flow of heavier or denser biomass with an airborne flow of lighter biomass residue. The system includes a conveyor for receiving and conveying the heavier or denser biomass, and residue distributing apparatus disposed above the conveyor in a path of at least a portion of the airborne flow of lighter residue, including at least one deflector configured and operable for redirecting the airborne flow sidewardly away from the conveyor, above a passage through which the conveyor passes carrying the heavier biomass away from the harvester.
A cob conveying and cleaning system for use with a corn harvester, incorporating air induction in cooperation with an air flow from the harvester, for cleaning and separating lighter crop residue to be returned to the field from a mixed flow of the residue and cobs, such that the cleaned cobs can be collected, and the lighter residue optionally spread on the field. The air flow and induction are combined to cooperatively lift or draw the lighter residue from the mixed flow, and to optionally spread the removed lighter residue over a field, if desired. The induction apparatus can be located on the harvester, and used as a residue spreader when cobs are not collected.
A biomass feed system includes a device to propel an airborne flow of the biomass along a trajectory within a collection device. At least one air flow port is disposed and operable in cooperation with at least one fan for discharging a flow of air for creating a blanket of pressurized air within the interior cavity beneath the trajectory for supporting and extending a distance of travel of the biomass within the collection device. The collection device can include an air flow outlet adjacent to a terminal end of the trajectory, to and through which the pressurized air will flow, in a manner for lifting and carrying at least some of the airborne biomass farther into the interior cavity. And, vanes or other elements can be provided to used to achieve better sideward distribution.
A feed system for a biomass collection device uses a conveyor for dropping a flow comprising a mixture of denser or heavier biomass to be collected such as cobs, and less dense or lighter biomass residue such as leaf trash, through a space, and rotary feed apparatus below for receiving the flow, operable for propelling the received flow into a collection device, in combination with a fan configured and operable for directing a flow of air along a second path intersecting the first path in a manner to divert at least a substantial portion of the less dense or lighter biomass residue away from the feed apparatus, while allowing substantially all of the denser or heavier biomass to continue along the first path to the feed apparatus for feeding into the collection device. Distribution apparatus along the second path can then be used to spread the diverted biomass.
A control system is provided to control the rate of pressure rise in a hydraulic lift and flotation system. When a hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic lift and flotation system is to be adjusted, the pressure in the hydraulic lift and flotation system has to be increased to a predetermined pressure controlled by a relief valve before the hydraulic cylinder can be operated. The unload valve of the hydraulic lift and flotation system can be closed in a controlled or regulated manner in order to control the rate at which pressure rises in the hydraulic lift and flotation system.
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