A method for automatically controlling a height of a harvesting implement includes receiving distance data from a distance sensor supported relative to the harvesting implement that is indicative of a measured distance from the distance sensor to a location on a ground surface positioned, receiving pose data associated with the distance sensor, determining a pose of the distance sensor based on the pose data, and determining a compensation value for adjusting the measured distance based on the pose of the distance sensor. Additionally, the method includes calculating a compensated distance value as a function of the measured distance and the compensation value, and controlling an operation of an actuator based at least in part on the corrected distance value to adjust a vertical height of at least a portion of the harvesting implement relative to the ground surface.
A multi-segment header (102) for an agricultural harvester comprising a multi-segment chassis (150) having a longitudinal support beam (152), an auger (156) extending widthwise across the multi-segment chassis (150) and adjacent the longitudinal support beam (152), and a backsheet extension (160) mounted to a posterior end of the longitudinal support beam (152) of the multi-segment chassis (150). The auger (156) and the backsheet extension blocks grain from passing over the backsheets (158) and going unharvested.
A multi-segment header (102) for an agricultural harvester. The multi¬ segment header (102) includes a chassis (104), a multi-segment auger (110) supported by the chassis, and a drive assembly (120) centrally located with respect to the chassis for rotatably driving the multi-segment auger. The multi-segment auger includes a first auger segment (112) and a second auger segment (114). The drive assembly (120) includes a motor (130) spaced from the multi¬ segment auger (110) and a driven shaft (138) operatively engaged with the motor, and the first and second auger segments.
An agricultural system includes a header (200) that includes a frame (201) and first and second lateral conveyors coupled to the frame. The first and second lateral conveyors are configured to laterally transport crop material towards a central crop-receiving aperture. The header (200) also includes actuators configured to adjust a speed and a direction of the first and second lateral conveyors. The agricultural system includes a controller (302) configured to receive an input from an input device that causes the controller (302) to automatically link the speed and the direction of the first and second lateral conveyors to a vehicle speed and a vehicle direction of an agricultural vehicle that the header (200) is coupled to. The controller (302) is configured to provide a control signal to the actuators (308,310) that alters the speed and the direction of the first and second lateral conveyors in response to changes in the vehicle speed and the vehicle direction.
A harvester reel for an agricultural harvester. The harvester reel includes a central rotatable shaft, and a plurality of reel tine bars extending widthwise across the reel and connected to the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith. Each of the plurality of reel tine bars includes a biasing member for biasing the reel tine bar to rotate about its central longitudinal axis, and a plurality of tines. A cam assembly guides rotation of the plurality of reel tine bars. The cam assembly includes a primary cam for guiding rotation of the tine bars during rotation of the central rotatable shaft, and a moveable or stationary secondary cam. The moveable secondary cam pivots the tine bars about their longitudinal axes away from a cutterbar. Alternatively, a moveable diverter cooperates with the stationary secondary cam to pivot the reel tine bars about their longitudinal axes away from the cutterbar.
A01D 57/02 - Dispositifs pour diriger les récoltes vers les appareils de fauchage utilisant des rabatteurs
A01D 57/03 - Dispositifs pour diriger les récoltes vers les appareils de fauchage utilisant des rabatteurs comportant un mouvement commandé supplémentaire des organes en contact avec la récolte, p. ex. des dents
A01D 57/04 - Dispositifs permettant de changer la position des rabatteurs
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HARVESTING VEHICLE PROVIDED OF A SELF-LEVELLING SYSTEM
iiiiiii, approximating the terrain profile, (Step 5) calculation of the angle (α) of the lateral slope from the linear regression, then (Step 6) Controlling of the vehicle geometry on the basis at least of said angle to compensate such lateral slope variation.
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling the height of a header (102) for use with an agricultural harvester (100). The header height is controlled by receiving orientation values (HI) from a first set of sensors (440) representing orientation of respective support arms (400) of the header, receiving height values (H2) from a second set of sensors (422) representing height of the respective support arms (400) with respect to ground, combining the height values (H2) and orientation values (HI) for each support arm (400) to create a respective multi-sensor value, and controlling the position of the header (102) with respect to the agricultural harvester (100) responsive the multi-sensor value.
A cutting and harvesting assembly for an agricultural machine includes a structural frame. A central portion divider set is operably coupled with the structural frame and includes one or more central portion feed rollers. A first line divider set is laterally offset from the central portion divider set. The first line divider set includes a first pivoting frame, a first connection element operably coupled to the first pivoting frame and the structural frame, one or more first set feed rollers operably coupled with the first pivoting frame. A second line divider set is positioned on an opposing side of the central portion divider set from the first line divider set. The second line divider set includes a second pivoting frame, a second connection element operably coupled to the second pivoting frame and the structural frame, and one or more second set feed rollers operably coupled with the second pivoting frame.
A cutting and harvesting assembly for an agricultural machine includes a structural frame. A feed roller is operably coupled with the structural frame. A deflector assembly is operably coupled with the structural frame. The deflector assembly includes a deflector plate at least partially laterally outward of the feed roller. The deflector plate is rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to the structural frame.
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
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SECONDARY CUTOFF CONFIGURATION FOR A CROSS-FLOW FAN
A harvester cleaning fan system having a cross flow fan rotor, a fan inlet, a rotor shroud, a fan outlet and a cutoff wall assembly. The fan inlet extends in the fan rotation direction around a first portion of the cylindrical rotation volume. The rotor shroud is adjacent the fan inlet and extends in the rotation direction to enclose a second portion of the cylindrical rotation volume. The fan outlet is adjacent the rotor shroud. The cutoff wall assembly extends in the rotation direction by a cutoff wall distance to enclose a third portion of the cylindrical rotation volume. The cutoff wall assembly has a first cutoff wall and a second cutoff wall. The cutoff wall distance is about 40 mm to about 90 mm, and the fan has a rotation diameter of about 400 mm to about 500 mm. An agricultural vehicle having a cleaning fan is also provided.
In an agricultural combine including a rotor of a threshing system, a concave positioned beneath the rotor, a rotor cage positioned above the rotor, a drive controllably operable for rotating the rotor in opposite first and second rotational directions, a control in operative control of the drive, and a sensor for sensing information representative of load conditions opposing rotation of the rotor, a method for deslugging the threshing system of the agricultural combine includes the steps of (i) sensing information representative of load conditions opposing rotation of the rotor above a pre-determined threshold, which indicates a slugging condition; (ii) activating an actuator, which adjusts one or more components to move from an initial position to a deslugging position; (iii) rotating the rotor; and (iv) sensing information representative of load conditions opposing rotation to determine whether the slugging condition still exists.
Control method for actuating a loader (WL) comprising an arm (B) to which a bucket (BK) is connected, the method comprising in cyclic execution checks (FB) that a first mono-stable button is depressed, if it is depressed, then execution (Sequence) of the following sequence of operations: unloading, shaking, returning to dig position or if the vehicle is equipped with a 4 in 1 shovel: unloading, 4 in 1 shovel opening, shaking, 4 in 1 shovel closing, returning to dig position, otherwise if the first button (FB) is released then stop (STOP) of the execution of the sequence
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G05G 9/047 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p. ex. en sélection ou simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré de différentes manières indépendantes, chacune de ces manœuvres individuelles entraînant un seul organe commandé dans lesquels la manœuvre de l'organe de commande peut être effectuée de plusieurs manières simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré à la main autour d'axes orthogonaux, p. ex. manches à balai
F15B 11/08 - Systèmes de servomoteurs dépourvus d'asservissement avec un seul servomoteur
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HEADER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER HAVING INTEGRAL SEED SAVER
A header for an agricultural harvester including an infeed conveyor having a fore end and an aft end, a center knife drive disposed adjacent to and forwardly of the infeed conveyor, and a knife drive cover covering the center knife drive. The knife drive cover includes a main body substantially covering an entire width of the center knife drive, and a seed saver extending rearwardly from an aft end of the main body. The seed saver is substantially planar, includes a width substantially the same as a width of the infeed conveyor, and defines a plane substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the infeed conveyor. The seed saver is integrated with the knife drive cover. As such, the seed saver is secured to the header without need for metal brackets and other associated mounting hardware.
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METHOD FOR GENERATING AN APPLICATION FILE FOR A VEHICULAR CONTROL UNIT AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING THE APPLICATION FILE OBTAINED TO THE VEHICULAR CONTROL UNIT
Method of generating an application file containing instructions for a vehicle ECU, the application file (Appfile) comprising a first header (AAH) comprising at least one field showing a CRC value calculated on the entire application file, an executable portion (Application), the method comprising a step (Step 1) of generating a modified application file (Appfile*) comprising said first header (AAH), unaltered, and the executable portion (Application*) compressed by means of a lossless compression algorithm.
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CONTROL METHOD FOR EXECUTING A FLOATING FUNCTION OF A BOOM OF A WORK VEHICLE, A CORRESPONDING CONTROL SYSTEM, AND A WORK VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A CONTROL SYSTEM
A control method for executing a floating function of a boom (5) in a work vehicle (1), comprising the steps of: • - determining that a predetermined floating function activation command has been inputted by the operator by means of a command input means (30); • - when it is determined that the floating function activation command has been inputted by the operator: • a) acquiring, a signal or data indicative of the current position of the boom along a travel path of the boom over time, wherein the travel path include a first section between a boom full extension position and a deceleration position, a second section between the deceleration position and a grounding position, and a third section between the grounding position and a full retract position; • b) moving the boom from the current position, determined based on the signal or data indicative of the position of the boom, to the full retract position, wherein: • I) when the boom is in the first section, moving the boom according to a first rate of actuation of the boom by means of a first value of driving current; II) when the boom is in the second section, moving the boom according to a second rate of actuation of the boom, lower than said first rate of actuation of the boom, by means of a second value of driving current; III) when the boom is in the third section, moving the boom according to the force of gravity, with a null-rate of actuation of the boom by means of a third value of driving current.
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F15B 21/08 - Systèmes de servomoteur comportant des moyens de commande actionnés électriquement
A feeder housing shaft sprocket segment comprising: a sprocket segment body (300) extending in a circumferential direction around a center axis (A) from a leading edge (304) to a trailing edge (306), wherein the leading edge (304) and trailing edge (306) subtend a segment angle about the center axis (A), the segment angle being a first unit fraction of 360°; an outer sprocket perimeter (308) comprising a plurality of teeth (310) evenly arranged in the circumferential direction about the center axis (A) with each tooth (310) spaced by a tooth angle from each adjacent tooth (310), the tooth angle being a second unit fraction of 360°; and a plurality of engagement surfaces (312) extending towards the center axis (A) and facing in the circumferential direction (C), the plurality of engagement surfaces (312) being asymmetrical relative to a plane (P) defined by the center axis (A) and a radial projection from the center axis (A) that bisects the sprocket segment body (300) midway between the leading edge (304) and the trailing edge (306).
A feeder conveyor system (108) having a frame (406), an actuator (200) with a fixed element (400) and a moving element (402), and a telescoping assembly (202). The telescoping assembly (202) has a first member (416) having a first end (420) connected to an actuator output (414) and a first spring seat (426), and a second member (418) slidably connected to the first member (416) and having a second end (422) and a second spring seat (428). The second member (418) is movable relative to the first member (416) between a retracted position in which the second end (418) is relatively close to the first end (416), and an extended position in which the second end (418) is relatively far from the first end (416), a spring (424) between the first spring seat (426) and the second spring seat (428), a linkage (442) between the first member (416) and the second member (418), and a position sensor (510) connected to the linkage (442) and configured to generate a signal indicating a relative position between the first and second members (416, 418)..
A method for dynamically operating a header float system of an agricultural vehicle having a header movably mounted to a frame of the agricultural vehicle by an actuator. The method includes: determining a target ground reaction force between the header and a ground surface located below the header, determining an actual ground reaction force between the header and the ground surface, comparing the actual ground reaction force to the target ground reaction force, and upon determining that the actual ground reaction force differs from the target ground reaction force by a predetermined amount, operating the actuator to reduce a difference in value between the actual ground reaction force and the target ground reaction force. An agricultural vehicle having a header operated as described above is also provided.
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G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
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
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DEFLECTOR FOR FAN HOUSING OF CLEANING SYSTEM OF COMBINE HARVESTER
A fan assembly for a cleaning system of a combine harvester includes a housing having a plurality of interconnected walls, the interconnected walls defining least one inlet opening through which air is delivered into the housing, and at least one outlet opening through which air is exhausted from the housing. A deflector is positioned either at or adjacent the outlet opening, the deflector being configured to affect a flow of air across a width dimension W of the outlet opening. The deflector may be a single, unitary body or the deflector may include a plurality of independently rotatably panels.
Hydraulic brake arrangement (1) for a tractor or a tractor-trailer combination, comprising: - a tractor brake module (4) provided with at least a master brake cylinder (6) configured to provide pressurized fluid to brakes (2a, 2b) of a tractor, - a trailer brake valve module (5) comprising a hydraulically actuated trailer brake valve (13) and an electro actuated proportional valve (14), - a coupling module (22) configured to allow the fluidic communication between the trailer brake valve module (5) and trailer's brakes (3), the coupling module (22) comprising a pair of couplers (23, 24), wherein the trailer brake valve (13) is controlled by a pair of hydraulic pilot signals (L1, L2) acting on one side of its spool, such signals being generated via an electronic unit electrically connected to pressure sensor means (33) and to switches (34) elaborating their retrieved data.
B60T 13/16 - Dispositions relatives à l'alimentation en pression utilisant directement des pompes, c.-à-d. sans interposition d'accumulateurs ou de réservoirs
B60T 13/68 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression par valves commandées électriquement
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TENSION PLATE FOR AN ARM OF AN AGRICULTURAL HEADER
An arm assembly for an agricultural header includes an arm configured to rotate about a pivot axis relative to a frame of the agricultural header and configured to support a cutter bar assembly of the agricultural header. The arm assembly also includes a mounting bracket assembly configured to couple the arm to the frame, one or more fasteners configured to couple the arm to the mounting bracket assembly, and a plate configured to maintain a tension of the one or more fasteners with respect to the arm and the mounting bracket assembly.
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Method and system for releasing the residual pressure of a hydraulic circuit of a work machine and work machine including the system Method for releasing the residual pressure of a hydraulic circuit of a work machine, the hydraulic circuit comprising a source (P) of pressurized hydraulic liquid and a discharge tank (T) of the pressurized hydraulic liquid and at least a double-action hydraulic actuator (Al, A2,...) controlled by means of a corresponding actuation hydraulic valve (VI, V2, V3,...), wherein the actuation hydraulic valve has a stand position in which it directs pressurized hydraulic liquid from the source to the discharge tank and, at the same time, compartments opposite chambers (CII, C12; C21, C22; of the corresponding actuator (Al, A2,..) and two opposite actuation positions in which the valve connects the first chamber (CII, C21) with the source and a corresponding second chamber (C12, C22) with the discharge tank, and vice versa, the method comprising a first preliminary step of checking or forcing a deactivation of the source (P) and a subsequent second step of activating alternately the two opposite actuation positions.
E02F 9/22 - Entraînements hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
F15B 20/00 - Dispositions propres à la sécurité pour systèmes de manœuvre utilisant les fluidesUtilisation des dispositifs de sécurité dans les systèmes de manœuvre utilisant des fluidesMesures d'urgence pour les systèmes de manœuvre utilisant des fluides
E02F 3/43 - Commande de la position du plongeur ou de l'augeCommande de la succession des opérations d'entraînement
A control method for actuating a combined motion of a plurality of hydraulic implements of a work or agricultural machine comprising a flow sharing hydraulic circuit, the method comprising a preliminary step of grouping said plurality of hydraulic implements in at least two sets (L, M, H) having different supplying priority, a first step of acquiring a first flow of available hydraulic liquid (A_F), generated by the hydraulic pump, a second step of 15 calculating a second flow of hydraulic liquid (R_F). overall required to actuating said sets of hydraulic implements, a third step of comparing said first flow with said second flow and when said second flow is less than the first flow, then a fourth step (RED) of calculating a reduction (RED) of the second hydraulic flow is executed iteratively from the lowest priority set (L) to the highest priority set (H) till the second flow equates the first flow.
A01B 63/10 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles pour instruments montés sur tracteurs à manœuvre hydraulique ou pneumatique
E02F 9/22 - Entraînements hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
F15B 11/16 - Systèmes de servomoteurs dépourvus d'asservissement avec plusieurs servomoteurs
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING LOADER ARM POSITION DURING THE OPERATION OF A WORK VEHICLE USING A RIDE CONTROL MODE
A system for reducing loader arm movement during operation of a work vehicle includes a sensor configured to capture data indicative of an angle of a loader arm of the vehicle relative to the vehicle chassis. A controller of the disclosed system is configured to control the operation of a valve of the vehicle such that fluid from a pump of the vehicle is supplied to first and second chambers of a fluid-driven actuator of the vehicle to initiate a ride control mode. Moreover, the controller is configured to monitor the angle of the loader arm relative to the chassis based on the data captured by the sensor. In addition, the controller is configured to control the operation of the pump based on the monitored angle after the ride control mode has been initiated
Aid method for adjusting the orientation of a tool (TO) with respect to a reference (H, Z) for a working or agricultural vehicle (WL), the method comprising a first step (Step 1) of simultaneously checking that in a first condition (CK1) the speed of the prime mover is lower than a predetermined rotation speed threshold, in a second condition (CK2) the vehicle speed is lower than a predetermined vehicle speed threshold, in a third condition (CK3) an intensity of the command given by means of a control lever is lower than a predetermined intensity threshold, and only when all the conditions (CK1, CK2, CK3) are verified, a second step (Step 2) to show, through a man/machine interface, an angular phase shift (α, β) of the tool with respect to the reference (Z, H).
B66F 9/065 - Dispositifs pour lever ou descendre des marchandises volumineuses ou lourdes aux fins de chargement ou de déchargement se déplaçant, avec leurs charges, sur des roues ou sur un dispositif analogue, p. ex. chariots élévateurs à fourche sans mâts
B66F 11/04 - Dispositifs de levage spécialement adaptés à des buts particuliers, non prévus ailleurs pour plates-formes ou cabines mobiles, p. ex. sur des véhicules, permettant à des ouvriers d'occuper toute position convenable pour exécuter les travaux demandés
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GAUGE WHEEL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM
An agricultural system includes a header comprising a gauge wheel and a frame, in which the gauge wheel and the frame are coupled to a hydraulic cylinder that is configured to adjust the gauge wheel relative to the frame. The agricultural system also includes a hydraulic circuit fluidly coupled to the hydraulic cylinder, in which the hydraulic circuit is configured to control a fluid flow into and out of the hydraulic cylinder to adjust the gauge wheel relative to the frame, and the hydraulic circuit includes an accumulator configured to enable an amount of fluid in the hydraulic cylinder to change during a harvesting operation of the agricultural system such that the gauge wheel may oscillate from a set position during the harvesting operation.
Method of controlling an arm (B) of a mechanical shovel (CWL), in which the mechanical shovel is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission (HY) comprising a first hydraulic pump (HP) arranged to power only a hydraulic motor (HM), a second pump (P) arranged to feed vehicle hydraulic actuators (A1, A2,...), including a first actuator (A1) arranged to control at least the lifting of the arm (B), a hydraulic accumulator (ACC) to accumulate energy under form of pressure, the method comprising the following steps: pressurization of the accumulator exclusively by said hydraulic motor, operating as a pump, during a regenerative braking, supplementation of said second pump by means of said accumulator (ACC) exclusively to supply the first actuator during at least the lifting of the arm (B).
A trunnion-mounted cylinder actuator assembly having an actuator body, a frame, and trunnions connecting the body to the frame. The frame has openings that are sized to receive the trunnions, and at least one opening has a slot that extends from the opening to outside the frame. The slot is larger than the associated trunnion, to allow the trunnion to be slid along the slot into the opening. Each opening has a bearing interposed between the trunnion and the opening, with the bearing being larger than the slot. An agricultural vehicle having a header, reel and reel actuator having the foregoing trunnion connection is also provided.
Hydraulic arrangement (1) for controlling left and right rear brakes (2a, 2b) of a work vehicle comprising a master brake cylinder module (3) and a source (10; 12) of fluid in pressure, said master brake cylinder module (3) comprising master brake cylinders (4a, 4b), actuation valves (5a, 5b) for controlling these latter and a remote control valve (21) fluidly interposed between the source (10; 12) and the actuation valves (5a, 5b) to assume a first position into which it allows the fluidic connection between the source (10; 12) and the actuation valves (5a, 5b) and a second position into which it allows the fluidic connection between the discharge (19) and actuation valves (5a, 5b).
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B60T 7/16 - 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 provoqués par une commande à distance, c.-à-d. moyens de mise en action non montés sur le véhicule
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B60T 8/36 - 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 comportant un clapet-pilote sensible à une force électromagnétique
B60T 8/40 - 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 comportant un circuit de fluide additionnel ayant des moyens de pressurisation du fluide pour modifier la pression du fluide de freinage, p. ex. comportant des pompes entraînées par les roues pour détecter une condition relative à la vitesse, ou des pompes commandées par des moyens indépendants du système de freinage
B60T 13/12 - Transmission de l'action de freinage entre l'organe d'attaque et les organes terminaux d'action, avec puissance de freinage assistée ou relais de puissanceSystèmes de freins incorporant ces moyens de transmission, p. ex. systèmes de freinage à pression d'air avec assistance, entraînement ou relâchement par fluide le fluide étant un liquide
B60T 13/14 - Dispositions relatives à l'alimentation en pression utilisant des accumulateurs ou des réservoirs
B60T 13/66 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression
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B62D 11/02 - Direction pour roues non orientablesDirection pour véhicules à chenilles ou à dispositifs similaires par entraînement différencié des éléments en contact avec le sol sur les côtés opposés du véhicule
B62D 11/06 - Direction pour roues non orientablesDirection pour véhicules à chenilles ou à dispositifs similaires par entraînement différencié des éléments en contact avec le sol sur les côtés opposés du véhicule par une seule source d'énergie principale
B62D 11/08 - Direction pour roues non orientablesDirection pour véhicules à chenilles ou à dispositifs similaires par entraînement différencié des éléments en contact avec le sol sur les côtés opposés du véhicule par une seule source d'énergie principale en utilisant freins ou embrayages comme principaux moyens effectifs de direction
A method and apparatus for controlling a header height of a combine harvester that includes a header, a ground speed sensor, a ground height sensor configured to detect a ground contour directly beneath the header, a forward looking sensor (FLS) configured to detect a ground contour forward of the header, and a controller. The controller receives signals from the ground speed sensor, the ground height sensor and the FLS, and calculates a header height output as a function of (i) an output of the ground speed sensor, which represents a ground speed of the combine, (ii) an output of the ground height sensor, and (iii) an output of the FLS. The controller is further configured to weight the outputs of the ground height sensor and the FLS as a function of the speed of the combine harvester in calculating the header height output.
A combine harvester includes (i) a grain tank for storing separated grain and having a bottom end and a top end, and (ii) a grain tank level sensor array for detecting a level of grain in the grain tank. The grain tank level sensor array includes a plurality of sensors, wherein the grain tank level sensor array extends between the bottom end and the top end of the grain tank. The sensors are spaced apart between the bottom end and the top end. A spacing between adjacent sensors decreases in a direction towards the top end of the grain tank.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
G01F 23/00 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme
32.
IMPROVED BOOSTED BRAKE CONTROL HYDRAULIC ARRANGEMENT FOR WORK VEHICLES
Hydraulic arrangement (1) for controlling front and rear brakes (22; 2a, 2b) of a work vehicle comprising a master brake cylinder module (3) and a source (10; 12) of fluid in pressure, said master brake cylinder module (3) comprising master brake cylinders (4a, 4b), actuation valves (5a, 5b) for controlling these latter, the hydraulic arrangement (1) further comprising a shuttle valve (21) fluidly interposed between the actuation valves (5a, 5b) and the front brakes (22).
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
33.
AGRICULTURAL HEADER WITH LASER MEASUREMENT OF REEL DISTANCE
A header (110) for an agricultural harvester (100) includes: a frame (201); a cutter bar (111) carried by the frame; a rotatable reel (112) movably coupled to the frame and having a plurality of tines (211); a target (310) associated with the reel such that movement of the reel causes a corresponding movement of the target; and a laser system (320) including a light emitter directed at the target. The laser system is configured to emit a laser beam at the target and output a distance signal (D) corresponding to a distance of at least one of the target or the reel from the light emitter.
A crop divider includes a housing including an interior cavity and an adjustment assembly disposed within the interior cavity of the housing. In an embodiment, the adjustment assembly is configured to adjust a height of the housing relative to ground. In an embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment handle disposed within the interior cavity and a pivot disposed vertically above the adjustment handle within the interior cavity of the housing. In an embodiment, the housing is configured to rotate about an axis through the pivot in response to rotation of the adjustment handle.
A system for controlling harvesting implement operation of an agricultural harvester (10) includes a fluid-driven actuator (108) configured to adjust a position of a harvesting implement of the agricultural harvester relative to a feeder housing (42) of the agricultural harvester. Additionally, the system includes a sensor (114) provided in operative association with the fluid-driven actuator, with the sensor configured to capture data indicative of a parameter associated with a force acting on the fluid-driven actuator. Furthermore, the system includes a computing system (116) configured to monitor the parameter relative to a predetermined minimum parameter value. Moreover, when the monitored parameter falls below the predetermined minimum parameter value, the computing system is configured to determine that the harvesting implement has contacted a field surface of a field across which the agricultural harvester is traveling.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
A01B 63/00 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles
A01B 63/10 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles pour instruments montés sur tracteurs à manœuvre hydraulique ou pneumatique
A header (200) for an agricultural system (100) includes a frame (201), a bracket (228) movably coupled to the frame (201), a reel assembly (220) coupled to the bracket (228), and a cutter bar assembly (210) rotatably coupled to the frame (201) and coupled to the bracket (228) such that movement of the cutter bar assembly (210) relative to the frame (201) is configured to drive corresponding movement of the bracket (228) and the reel assembly (220) relative to the frame (201).
A system for controlling harvesting implement operation of an agricultural harvester includes a harvesting implement defining a longitudinal axis extending between a forward end of the harvesting implement and an aft end of the harvesting implement. The harvesting implement is configured to be coupled to the agricultural harvester. Moreover, the harvesting implement includes a frame, a reel, and a cutter bar. A controller is configured to receive a first input indicating that a harvesting operation has ceased. Furthermore, the controller is configured to initiate a first adjustment to at least one of a fore/aft tilt angle defined between the longitudinal axis of the harvesting implement and a field surface, a position of the reel relative to the frame, or a position of the cutter bar relative to the frame upon receipt of the first input.
A draper belt assembly for an agricultural harvester header (100) comprising an endless draper belt (120) that includes an outer surface (322) and an inner surface (324) opposite the outer surface. The draper belt further includes elongated members (326) each extending from the outer surface and having a lateral face (328) substantially facing a longitudinal midline (ML) of the endless draper belt. The draper belt assembly additionally comprises a drive mechanism (332) operatively engaged with the endless draper belt. The lateral faces of the elongated members act as shelves that inhibit sliding of grain and other crop material from the bottom of the belt, thereby reducing plugging at the bottom of the belt adjacent the cutter bar and floor sheets. In addition, the elongated members more evenly distribute grain and other crop material across the width of the belt.
B65G 15/42 - Courroies ou porte-charges sans fin analogues en caoutchouc ou en matière plastique avec nervures, stries ou autres saillies superficielles
39.
THRESHING SYSTEM AND CHOPPER FOR COMBINE HARVESTER
A combine (20) harvester includes a cage (32') at least partially surrounding a rotor (28') for threshing crops in the space (34) between the cage (321) and the rotor (28'). An auger (302) is at least partially positioned within the cage (32') and is connected to the rotor (28') for rotating therewith. The auger (302) includes vanes (312) for transporting crop from the rotor (28') and towards an outlet of the cage (32'). A chopper (320) is positioned either at or adjacent the outlet (310) of the cage (32'). A rotational axis (30) of the chopper (320) is substantially aligned with an axis of rotation of the auger (302) and the rotor (28').
An agricultural system (100) includes a header (112) including a first header segment (220) and a second header segment (222). The agricultural system also includes an actuator (312, 314, 326, 328) configured to adjust a position of the first header segment relative to the second header segment. The agricultural system also includes a controller (224) configured to receive sensor information from a pressure sensor and compare the pressure to a threshold pressure. In some embodiments, the sensor information is indicative of a pressure within a cylinder of the actuator. In certain embodiments, the controller is configured to send instructions to the actuator to adjust the first header segment relative to the second header segment in response to the pressure being below the pressure threshold.
An actuator position sensing system for sensing a position of an actuator. The actuator position sensing system includes a first sensor for detecting a position of a first moveable portion of the actuator; a plurality of second sensors each being configured for detecting a position of a second moveable portion of the actuator; and a controller connected to the first sensor and the plurality of second sensors. The controller is configured to calculate a difference between (i) a position of the second movable portion as calculated based upon the data transmitted from the first sensor, and (ii) a position of the second movable portion as calculated based upon the data transmitted from one or more of the plurality of second sensors. A motor is connected to the first movable portion and the controller, and the motor is configured to move the first moveable portion based upon the calculated difference.
G01D 3/036 - Dispositions pour la mesure prévues pour les objets particuliers indiqués dans les sous-groupes du présent groupe pour atténuer les influences indésirables, p. ex. température, pression sur les dispositions de mesure elles-mêmes
G01D 5/04 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens mécaniques utilisant des leviersMoyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens mécaniques utilisant des camesMoyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens mécaniques utilisant des engrenages
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
G01D 5/244 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant les caractéristiques d'impulsionsMoyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques produisant des impulsions ou des trains d'impulsions
42.
AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM IN THE AGRICULTURAL FIELD BY MEANS OF AN INFRARED CAMERA
Autonomous driving method in the agricultural field by means of an thermal camera comprising the procedure of obtaining an interpolating function of at least two pixels, of alignments of plants or swaths of a thermal image that appears in front of an agricultural vehicle, acquired through at least one thermal camera, said at least two pixels being corresponding to at least two homologous peaks identified in as many at least two vectors built on values of temperature intensity of corresponding consecutive pixels belonging to as many straight and horizontal lines of pixels extracted from the thermal image and a procedure for calculating an angular phase shift and/or a lateral deviation of the interpolating function with respect to a vertical axis of the thermal image.
Agricultural vehicle (2) comprising a rear connection assembly (1), provided with a cassette (3), a pair of lateral arms (5), a pair of cantilevered arm (11), a pair connection element (13), each connecting a respective cantilevered arm (11) together with the corresponding lateral arm (5), actuation means (15) interposed between each cantilevered arm (11) and the respective lateral arm (5), wherein each actuation means (15) is connected via respective fourth and fifth hinges (17, 18) to the cantilevered arm (11) and the lateral arm (5), and wherein the rear connection assembly (1) comprises locking means (8, 19, 25) for selectively locking the position of the fourth and fifth hinges (17, 18) with respect to the vehicle's body (2a) and a joint element (21) connecting together the fifth hinge (18) to the cassette (3).
A01B 59/042 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines tirées ou poussées par tracteurs dont les moyens de traction sont disposés à l'arrière du tracteur
A01B 59/06 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines montées sur tracteurs
44.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEATING THE HYDRAULIC FLUID OF AN ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE
An electric work vehicle includes a hydraulic actuator and a pump configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic actuator, with the pump being operable within an operating speed range extending between a minimum operating speed value and a maximum operating speed value. Furthermore, the electric work vehicle includes a sensor configured to capture data indicative of a temperature of the hydraulic fluid and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. As such, the controller is configured to monitor the temperature of the hydraulic fluid relative to a predetermined minimum fluid temperature as the pump is operating within the operating speed range. In addition, the controller is configured to adjust the operating speed range of the pump by increasing at least one of the minimum operating speed value or the maximum operating speed value when the monitored temperature of the hydraulic fluid falls below the predetermined minimum fluid temperature.
E02F 9/22 - Entraînements hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
F04B 49/20 - Commande des "machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ou mesures de sécurité les concernant non prévues dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes en modifiant la vitesse d'entraînement
G01K 13/02 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler
45.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PUMP OPERATING SPEED RANGE OF AN ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE BASED ON HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE
An electric work vehicle a pump configured to supply hydraulic fluid to a component of the electric work vehicle. Moreover, the electric work vehicle includes a sensor configured to capture data indicative of a pressure of the hydraulic fluid and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. As such, the controller is configured to monitor the pressure of the hydraulic fluid relative to a predetermined threshold pressure value based on the data captured the sensor. In addition, the controller is configured to control the operation of the pump such that the pump is switched from a first operating speed range to a second operating speed range when the monitored pressure of the hydraulic fluid falls below the predetermined threshold pressure value.
In one aspect, an electric work vehicle includes a chassis extending in a longitudinal direction between a first end and an opposed second end, and a cab supported between the first and second ends of the chassis. The work vehicle also includes a work implement assembly positioned at the first end or the second end, and a storage compartment defining a storage volume extending in the longitudinal direction between the cab and the first end or the second end. Moreover, the electric work vehicle includes a battery module positioned within the storage compartment, and a drivetrain including an electric traction motor positioned within the storage compartment and configured to be operated via power supplied from the battery module. The electric traction motor is coupled to a transmission of the drivetrain to allow torque to be transferred from the traction motor to corresponding traction devices of the electric work vehicle.
B60L 1/00 - Fourniture de l'énergie électrique à l'équipement auxiliaire des véhicules à traction électrique
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
E02F 9/22 - Entraînements hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
An agricultural system includes a baling system configured to form a bale of crop material and an accumulator positioned laterally outward from the baling system. The accumulator is adjustable between an open position and a closed position, and the baling system is configured to receive the crop material from the accumulator.
A detection system for an agricultural header includes a belt that has at least one physical feature driven by a roller at a roller rotational speed. The detection system also includes a sensor that detects a physical feature as it passes the sensor during rotation of the belt. The detection system further includes a controller that receives a signal indicating a first pulse of a first time a physical feature passes the sensor during the rotation of the belt and a second pulse of a second time a physical feature passes the sensor during the rotation of the belt. The controller further determines a pulse frequency based on the first and second times and calculates a belt rotational speed based on the pulse frequency. The controller compares the belt rotational speed to the roller rotational speed and provides an output if the roller rotational speed exceeds a threshold.
A crop processor for cracking kernels in a forage harvester, the crop processor comprising: a housing having an inlet and an outlet; and a first and a second comminuting roll mounted inside the housing, the comminuting rolls being arranged in parallel to define an opening between the rolls, the comminuting rolls being configured to rotate, during use, in opposing rotation directions to transport a flow of harvested crop, received from the inlet, through the opening towards the outlet, wherein the first comminuting roll is configured to rotate at a greater speed than the second comminuting roll; wherein the first and second comminuting rolls each comprise a plurality of teeth arranged on a circumferential surface of the comminuting roll, each of the plurality of teeth comprises a leading edge which faces in the rotation direction of that comminuting roll; wherein the leading edge of the teeth of the second comminuting roll comprises a hard region having a greater hardness than the leading edge of the teeth of the first comminuting roll.
A01D 43/10 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage avec des moyens pour briser ou écraser la récolte fauchée
A01D 82/02 - Rouleaux pour machines de traitement de la récolte
B02C 4/08 - Broyage ou désagrégation par broyeurs cylindriques par plusieurs meules coopérant avec des cylindres de broyage ondulés ou dentés
An agricultural system includes a frame, a cutter bar assembly configured to move relative to the frame during an operation of the agricultural system, a reel assembly configured to guide crops to the cutter bar assembly during the operation of the agricultural system, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive feedback indicative of a profile of the cutter bar assembly, set a position boundary of the reel assembly based on the feedback, and block movement of the reel assembly to a position beyond the position boundary of the reel assembly.
An agricultural system includes a header and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a first input indicative of a set profile of the header, in which the set profile comprises a target position of the header for a non-harvesting mode, and to store the set profile of the header. The controller is further configured to receive a second input indicative of a selection of the non-harvesting mode, output a first signal to instruct the agricultural system to operate in the non-harvesting mode in response to receiving the second input, and output a second signal to set a current position of the header based on the set profile in response to receiving the second input.
A control system for an agricultural system includes a first controller configured to receive sensor information from a plurality of sensors, in which the sensor information is indicative of a height of a header of the agricultural system, and the first controller is configured to convert the sensor information into position data. The control system further includes a second controller communicatively coupled to the first controller, in which the second controller is configured to receive the position data from the first controller, and the second controller is configured to determine a target position of the header based on the position data.
A sensor assembly for an agricultural header includes a sensor configured to detect features of an unharvested crop field. The sensor is mounted to a bracket that is coupled to a reel arm or to a frame of the agricultural header. The sensor assembly is configured to position and/or to orient the sensor such that the sensor detects only the features of the unharvested crop field within a detected area that is completely within a lateral extent of the agricultural header.
An agricultural system includes a header and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an indication to operate the agricultural system in a non-harvesting mode, output a first signal to set the header in a set profile upon initialization of the non-harvesting mode, receive sensor feedback indicative of an obstacle position of an obstacle relative to the header while the agricultural system operates in the non-harvesting mode, and output a second signal to adjust the header to deviate from the set profile based on the sensor feedback while the agricultural system operates in the non-harvesting mode.
The present invention relates to a reel assembly (220) for an agricultural header (200) including a reel arm (227) being coupled to a frame (201) and supporting a reel (221). Additionally, the reel assembly (220) includes a device mounting assembly (250) moveably coupled to the reel arm (227) and configured to support a device (252) for monitoring a terrain feature. The device mounting assembly (250) is configured to move between an extended position (230) and a retracted position (231) relative to the frame (201). The device mounting assembly (250) is configured to enable the device (252) to monitor the terrain feature in both, the extended position (230) and the retracted position (231). The device (252) may be any of ultrasonic, radar, lidar or camera sensor. The device (252) may be supported by a gimbal (258) for maintaining the sensor orientation.
A01D 57/04 - Dispositifs permettant de changer la position des rabatteurs
G01C 7/04 - Tracé de profils des surfaces du terrain mettant en jeu un véhicule qui se déplace le long du profil à tracer
F16M 11/12 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation dans plus d'une direction
G01D 11/30 - Supports spécialement adaptés à un instrumentSupports spécialement adaptés à un ensemble d'instruments
56.
REEL ASSEMBLY WITH RETRACTABLE SENSOR ARM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HEADER
The present invention relates to a reel assembly (200) for an agricultural header (200) including a reel arm (227) configured to rotatably couple to a frame (201) of the agricultural header and configured to support a reel (221) of the reel assembly. Additionally, the reel assembly includes device mounting assembly (250) coupled to the reel arm (227) and configured to support a sensor device (252) that is configured to monitor a terrain feature (height and or position of the crops/ground). The device mounting assembly (250) is configured to maintain an orientation between the sensor device (252) and a ground (150) on which the agricultural header is positioned as the reel arm rotates relative to the frame of the agricultural header. This may be achieved, e.g. by means of a gimbal (258) which allows to accurately monitor the terrain feature.
A01D 57/04 - Dispositifs permettant de changer la position des rabatteurs
G01C 7/04 - Tracé de profils des surfaces du terrain mettant en jeu un véhicule qui se déplace le long du profil à tracer
F16M 11/12 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation dans plus d'une direction
G01D 11/30 - Supports spécialement adaptés à un instrumentSupports spécialement adaptés à un ensemble d'instruments
57.
AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM THROUGH ROWS OF A PLANTATION
A method for identifying a trajectory between rows of a plantation by means of a radar interfaced with processing means of an agricultural vehicle, the method comprising the following steps in the same order: acquisition of an approximate distance (D) between two consecutive rows of the plantation, acquisition of signals by said radar, processing of said signals to obtain a two-dimensional map of points corresponding to reflections picked up by said radar, first linear interpolation to obtain a first interpolating line (IN1) on the points of greatest intensity, second windowing of an elongated area of the two-dimensional map having an axis of development approximately parallel to said first interpolating straight line and at said approximate distance (D) from said first interpolating line, second linear interpolation of a second interpolating straight line (IN2) on points of greater intensity in the windowed area, calculation of a trajectory (T) parallel and intermediate between said first and second interpolating straight line.
A01B 69/00 - Direction des machines ou instruments agricolesGuidage des machines ou instruments agricoles selon un parcours déterminé
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p. ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
58.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF A WORK VEHICLE BASED ON AN ADJUSTED GUIDANCE LINE
A system for controlling a direction of travel of a work vehicle may include a location sensor configured to capture data indicative of a location of the vehicle within a field across which the vehicle is traveling. A controller of the system may be configured to determine the location of the vehicle within the field based on the data captured by the location sensor. Furthermore, the controller may be configured to determine a centerline adjustment value based on a field map associated with the field and the determined location of the vehicle. Moreover, the controller may be configured to adjust a position of a guidance line defined between first and second crop rows within the field such that the guidance line is offset from a centerline between the first and second crop rows by the centerline adjustment value.
A system for controlling a direction of travel of a work vehicle may include a location sensor configured to capture data indicative of a location of the work vehicle within a field. A controller of the disclosed system may be configured to receive an input indicative of the vehicle being positioned at a starting point associated with a guide crop row present within the field. After receiving the input, the controller may be configured to determine the location of the guide crop row within the field based on the data captured by the location sensor. Furthermore, the controller may be configured to compare the determined location of the guide crop row and a location of a selected crop row depicted in a field map to determine an initial location differential. In addition, the controller may be configured to adjust the field map based on the determined initial location differential.
A header (104) for an agricultural vehicle (100), and an agricultural vehicle (100) having the header (104). The header includes a center section (114) extending in a lateral direction, a wing section (116) movably connected at a lateral end of the center section (114) and extending in the lateral direction from the center section (114), a ground support (132) attached to and extending in a downward direction from the wing section (116), and a resilient support (138) operatively connected to the wing section (116) and the ground support (132). The resilient support (138) is configured to generate an adjustable predetermined force to bias the ground support (132) in the downward direction.
Tractor-trailer combination (1) comprising a tractor (2) configured to carry a trailer (3), and being provided with a three points hitch assembly (4) comprising elements (5, 6) for connecting the tractor (2) with the trailer (3) and a plurality of other connecting means (10, 11) interposed between the tractor (2) and the trailer (3) for operatively connecting together these latter, each between the tractor (2) and the trailer (3) comprising a respective electronic control unit (200, 300), the trailer electronic control unit (30o), when coupled to the tractor electronic control unit (200) being configured to automatically adjust the position of said elements (5, 6) of said three points hitch assembly in order to avoid any collision with said other connecting means (10, 11) during the relative movement between the tractor (2) and the trailer (3).
A01B 59/043 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines tirées ou poussées par tracteurs dont les moyens de traction sont disposés à l'arrière du tracteur avec attelage à trois points, p. ex. par accouplement à déclenchement rapide
A01B 69/00 - Direction des machines ou instruments agricolesGuidage des machines ou instruments agricoles selon un parcours déterminé
62.
DRAPER BELT ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER AND HEADER COMPRISING THE SAME
The present invention relates to a draper belt assembly (300) for an agricultural harvester (100) that includes a first roller (318), a second roller (320), and a draper belt (302). The draper belt includes a front end (304), a rear end (306) opposite the front end, and an upper surface (308) extending from the front end to the rear end having a width substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of one of the first and second rollers. The draper belt further includes a plurality of spaced apart lugs (312) each extending in the widthwise direction having an anterior end (314) distal to the rear end (306) and a posterior end (316) proximal to the rear end (306), wherein the anterior end (314) is spaced from the front end (304) of the draper belt at least about 15 mm. Thus, plugging at the front end of the belt may be prevented.
B65G 15/42 - Courroies ou porte-charges sans fin analogues en caoutchouc ou en matière plastique avec nervures, stries ou autres saillies superficielles
63.
AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER INCLUDING A THRESHING DRUM WITH RASP BARS HAVING CROP EGRESS GAPS
A threshing drum (20) for a threshing and separation system (11) of an agricultural harvester (1) includes: a drum frame (201) including at least one drum frame member (202), the drum frame defining an axis of rotation (AR); a plurality of rasp bars (203A, 203B) coupled to the drum frame (201), each of the rasp bars (203A, 203B) being circumferentially spaced from adjacent rasp bars (203A, 203B) about the axis of rotation (AR); and a plurality of cover plates (301, 302, 303) coupled to the drum frame (201), each of the cover plates (301, 302, 303) being disposed between adjacent rasp bars (203A, 203B). A crop egress gap (304, 305, 306) is defined between each of the cover plates (301, 302, 303) and an adjacent rasp bar (203A, 203B) and is sized to allow egress of crop material out from an interior of the drum (20) during rotation of the drum (20).
Integrated electric power generation system comprising a fixed coupling station (CST) and an agricultural vehicle (VHE) equipped with an internal combustion engine (E), the station comprising an electric generator (G) having a rotor operatively connected to a propeller shaft (SH) equipped with a flange, so that the flange can be connected to a PTO of the agricultural vehicle (VHE) to drive said rotor of the electric generator into rotation.
F02B 67/04 - Moteurs caractérisés par l'agencement d'appareils auxiliaires non prévu ailleurs, p. ex. un appareil ayant des fonctions différentesEntraînement non prévu ailleurs de ces appareils auxiliaires par les moteurs à entraînement mécanique des appareils auxiliaires
H02K 7/18 - Association structurelle de génératrices électriques à des moteurs mécaniques d'entraînement, p. ex. à des turbines
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations des moteurs pour entraîner des pompes, des outils tenus à la main ou des génératrices électriquesCombinaisons portatives de moteurs avec des dispositifs entraînés par des moteurs pour génératrices électriques
65.
AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER INCLUDING A BEATER WITH SHOCK ABSORBENT BLADES
A threshing and separation system (11) for an agricultural harvester (1) includes: a threshing drum (20) including a plurality of rasp bars (201); a concave (23) placed adjacent to the threshing drum (20) such that rotation of the threshing drum (20) rubs material against the concave (23); and a rotatable beater (21) including a plurality of beater blades (210) disposed rearwardly of the threshing drum (20) and the concave (23) and configured to rearwardly push crop material received from the threshing drum (20). At least some of the beater blades (210) are at least partially covered by a shock-absorbent material (220) to reduce damage to pushed crop material during rotation of the beater (21).
A combine harvester (10) is provided, comprising a grain elevator (60) for transporting and elevating harvested grain from a lower point proximate a downstream end of a cleaning section (26) of the combine harvester to a higher point proximate a grain inlet of a grain tank (28) of the combine harvester (10). The grain elevator (60) comprises a paddle loop, drive means, an elevator housing (62) and a sensor assembly (70). The paddle loop comprises a plurality of paddles (72) for carrying the harvested grain. The drive means are arranged for driving the paddle loop and thereby moving the paddles (72) upward at a first side of the paddle loop and downward at a second side of the paddle loop. The elevator housing (62) encompasses at least a portion of the paddle loop. The sensor assembly (70) comprises a NIR sensor (80) for detecting properties of the harvested grain and a sensor window (82) arranged for enabling infrared light to travel between the NIR sensor (80) and the harvested grain. The sensor window(82) is embedded in the elevator housing (62), adjacent the first side (60a) of the paddle loop.
Method for controlling the pitch angle of blades of an engine cooling fan wherein the radiator (3) of the engine is provided with a cooling fan (4) having blades (8) extending radially from a central hub (7); the cooling fan (4) is designed to control the pitch angles α that the blades (8) form with respect to a plane perpendicular to the fan's axis (9) to regulate the quantity of air that is supplied by the fan (4) to the radiator (3); the pitch angle is regulated from a first limit value for which the cooling flux has a first value to a second limit value for which the cooling flux has a second value greater than the first value, the pitch angle is determined based on quantities measured in the engine. The following steps are further performed: detecting the engine speed; calculating (block 200) the first derivative of the engine speed to detect accelerations of the engine; comparing the calculated derivative with a threshold value and if the calculated derivative is greater than the threshold value (block 210), detecting a strong engine acceleration and disregarding the calculated pitch angle and setting the angle to the first minimum value so that, during accelerations, the energy drawn by cooling fan is reduced.
F01P 7/06 - Commande du débit de l'agent de refroidissement l'agent de refroidissement étant de "l'air de refroidissement" en faisant varier le pas de l'hélice
An agricultural vehicle header suspension having a frame, a plurality of supports extending forward from the frame, an anchor plate, a frame pivot joining the frame to the anchor plate to be rotatable about a frame pivot axis, a frame actuator connected between the anchor plate and the frame and configured to resiliently hold the frame at a predetermined position relative to the anchor plate, and to allow the frame to move through a range of motion relative to the anchor plate, upon compression and/or extension of the frame actuator. The frame actuator may be, for example, at least one single-acting hydraulic actuator, mechanical spring, or a pneumatic cylinder.
A system and method for reversing a movement direction of a laterally extending conveyor of a draper header of an agricultural machine. The system includes a fluid line for delivering fluid to a motor that drives the laterally extending conveyor. A directional flow control valve is connected to the fluid line and is movable between a first state in which the directional flow control valve is configured to deliver the fluid to the motor in a first fluid direction to cause the motor to move the laterally extending conveyor in a first movement direction, and a second state in which the directional flow control valve is configured to deliver the fluid to the motor in a second fluid direction that is different from the first fluid direction to cause the motor to move the laterally extending conveyor in a second movement direction that is opposite to the first movement direction.
A multi-segment header (102) for an agricultural harvester (100) including a multi-segment chassis and a backsheet (152) supported by each of the multi-segment chassis. The multi-segment header (102) further includes a backsheet extension assembly (300) that has a backsheet extension (302) mounted adjacent a top end of each backsheet (152), and an articulating joint (306) extending between adjacent backsheet extensions (302). The articulated backsheet extension assembly (300) follows upward and downward movement of the backsheets (152) of the multi-segment chassis and blocks grain from passing over the backsheets (152) and going unharvested.
A destemmer (14) for use in a fruit harvester (10) includes a frame (16), a box (18) carried by the frame (16), and an eccentric drive (20) connected with the box (18). The box (18) includes an inlet (36) for receiving berries clusters. At least one top link (52) interconnects the box (18) and the frame (16), with each top link (52) including a first end (56) pivotally connected to the frame (16), a second end (58) pivotally connected to the box (18). At least one bottom link (54) interconnects the box (18) and the frame (16), with each bottom link (54) including a first end (62) pivotally connected to the frame (16), a second end (64) pivotally connected to the box (18). The longitudinal axis (60) of each top link (52) and the longitudinal axis (66) of each bottom link (54) intersect at a virtual pivot axis (68) (when viewed from a side of the box (18)) which is located upstream from the inlet (36) to the box (18), relative to a travel direction (50) of the berries and foreign material through the box (18).
A23N 15/02 - Machines ou appareils destinés à d'autres traitements des fruits ou des légumes pour les besoins de l'hommeMachines ou appareils pour écimer ou peler les bulbes à fleurs à égrapper, creuser ou effaner les fruitsEnlèvement des germes des pommes de terre
Method and apparatus for presenting information associated with a multi-segment header of an agricultural harvester. The operational states of the segments are monitored and used to present information. Examples of presented information include graphics depicting which segments are operational and which segments are non-operational, crop coverage maps, and crop yield maps.
A conveying system (30) for a fruit harvester (10) that includes at least one conveyor (32) traveling along a travel path that comprises a first path section which defines a first longitudinal axis (A1) and a plurality of buckets (34) connected to the at least one conveyor (32). The first path section is at least partially twisted such that the at least one conveyor (32) and the plurality of buckets (34) along therewith twist relative to the first longitudinal axis (A1) of the first path section.
A system for monitoring a condition of a sickle of a header of an agricultural machine. The system includes a knife guard mounted to the header, a knife section of the sickle that is configured to move either along or with respect to a surface of the knife guard, and a sensor either mounted to the knife guard or another surface of the header for sensing the condition of the knife section.
A divider of a header for an agricultural vehicle including a divider body, a receiving member configured for being connected to the frame of the header, and an adjustable connector positionable in between an unfolded work position and a folded transport position. The adjustable connector includes a first member, a second member, and an articulating joint for pivotally connecting the first and second members. The first member mounts the divider body, the second member is slidably connected to and received within the receiving member, and the articulating joint is at least partially received within the receiving member in the unfolded work position such that the first and second members are substantially immobilized and the articulating joint is positioned outside of the receiving member in the folded transport position such that the first and second members are movable relative to one another.
A wrapping system of an agricultural baling system includes a wrap directing system configured to direct a wrapping material to cover an entire periphery of a bale of crop material, such that a first portion of the wrapping material overlaps a second portion of the wrapping material. The wrapping system further includes a fastening system configured to secure the first portion of the wrapping material to the second portion of the wrapping material and a sewing system configured to sew the first portion and the second portion to one another.
A bale wrap includes a wrapping layer configured to wrap around a bale of agricultural product, such that a first portion of the wrapping layer overlaps a second portion of the wrapping layer. Additionally, the bale wrap includes an adhesive layer embedded on or in the wrapping layer and configured to be activated by an adhesive activation mechanism. Activation of the adhesive layer enables the adhesive layer to bond the first portion of the wrapping layer to the second portion of the wrapping layer.
A bale wrapping system that includes a belt that rotates to form and drive rotation of a bale of an agricultural product. The bale is configured to be wrapped with a wrapping layer of a bale wrap while rotating on the belt. A first portion of the wrapping layer overlaps a second portion of the wrapping layer while disposed on the belt. A glue system sprays a layer of glue onto the wrapping layer. The layer of glue enables the first portion of the wrapping layer to couple to the second portion of the wrapping layer.
A bale wrapping system includes a bale chamber configured to receive agricultural product and a belt configured to be disposed within the bale chamber. The belt is configured to be positioned between a bale wrap and an interior surface of the bale chamber while the belt is disposed within the bale chamber. Additionally, the belt is configured to support the bale wrap and to move into the bale chamber due to a weight of the agricultural product on the bale wrap. Further, the belt is configured to compact the agricultural product within the bale wrap, such that a bale of the agricultural product at least partially surrounded by the bale wrap is formed within the bale chamber.
A cooler (200) for a work vehicle (10), in particular an agricultural harvester, is provided. The cooler (200) includes at least one cooler core (210), a cooling fan (220) associated with the at least one cooler core (210) to produce a stream of air (A) across the at least one cooler core (210), and a dust removal assembly (230, 600, 700) including a filter (231, 651, 751) associated with the at least one cooler core (210) such that the stream of air (A) passes through at least one collection surface (232) of the filter (231, 651, 751). The cooler 200 is characterized in that the dust removal assembly (230, 600, 700) includes a suction channel (331, 631, 731 A, 731B) placed such that it does not substantially interfere with the stream of air (A) passing across the at least one cooler core (210), a blower (332, 632, 732) fluidly coupled to the suction channel (331, 631, 731 A, 731B) and configured to produce a suction region (S) in and adjacent to the suction channel (331, 631, 731 A, 731B), and a filter carrier (250, 650, 750) configured to carry at least a portion of the filter (231, 651, 751) through the suction region (S) such that particles (437) captured by the filter (231, 651, 751) are pulled into the suction channel (331, 631, 731 A, 731B). A work vehicle (10), such as an agricultural harvester, carrying such a cooler (200) is also provided.
A mirror assembly (10) for a work vehicle (12) including an elongated support beam (16), a detent joint (18) connected to the elongated support beam (16), at least one support arm (20) rotationally connected to the detent joint (18), at least one mirror (22, 24) connected to the at least one support arm (20), and an actuator (26) for adjusting a position of the at least one mirror (22, 24) relative to the elongated support beam (16). The detent joint (18) comprises a detent bracket (40) which is rotatable about the axis of rotation (AR). The actuator (26) is connected in between the elongated support beam (16) and the detent bracket (40) such that the at least one support arm (20) is rotatable about the axis of rotation (AR) by the actuator (26).
A reel assembly of a header for an agricultural vehicle. The reel assembly includes a pair of reel arms each comprising a first member and a second member pivotally connected to the first member, a reel movably connected to and positioned in between the second members of the reel arms, and a pair of actuators. Each actuator is operably connected in between the first member and the second member of a respective reel arm, the actuators are configured for pivoting the second members relative to the first members such that the reel is pivotable relative to the first members of the reel arms.
A cleaning and tailings system of an agricultural harvester including an upper sieve and a lower sieve spaced from the upper sieve. A clean grain sheet is disposed below the lower sieve, and a tailings sheet is disposed below the clean grain sheet for receiving grain from the lower sieve and upper sieve. A tailings auger is disposed about a forward end of the tailings sheet, and a sensor is disposed about an inlet of the tailings auger for sensing impact of grain received by the tailings sheet. A controller is in communication with the sensor, wherein the controller is configured to determine an amount of grain received by the tailings sheet.
An agricultural vehicle header system having a center section, an inboard height sensor located on the center section between a lateral centerline and an end of the center section, a wing section movably attached to the end of the center section, a number of outboard height sensors located on the wing section between an inboard end and an outboard end of the wing section, and a header control subsystem. Each of the outboard height sensors is configured to output a respective outboard height sensor signal. The header control subsystem is operatively connected to the outboard height sensors, and configured to receive the respective outboard height sensor signals from each of the outboard height sensors, and generate a single emulated outboard height sensor signal based on the outboard height sensor signals.
The invention relates to a system for removing waste from an agricultural harvester that includes a flow separator supported relative to an outlet of a cutter assembly of the harvester so that the flow separator extends at least partially inside a stream of processed crop material discharged from the cutter assembly. The flow separator is configured to divide the stream of processed crop material into separate flows of crop material to be received in an extraction chamber of the agricultural harvester.
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
A01D 45/10 - Récolte d’espèces sur pied de la canne à sucre
86.
CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER
Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (50) for controlling pivoting of a header (20) of an agricultural harvester (10). The control system (50) comprises: first, second, and third header height sensors (52, 54, 56), each for mounting to a respective point on the header (20), each configured to provide a respective header height signal representing a respective measured header height of their respective point on the header (20) above a ground plane (32); a header angle sensor (60) configured to provide a header angle signal indicative of a pivot angle of the header (10) about an axis; and a processor (58) configured to: receive (102) the signals; calculate (104) an estimated first header height based on the pivot angle and the second and third header heights; determine (106) a replacement first header height by selecting the smallest of the estimated and the measured first header height; and generate (112) a control signal based at least on the replacement first header height.
The invention relates to a modular chassis system for a sugar cane harvester that includes a chassis base section that has a front end and a rear end, in which the chassis base section defines a front interface portion on the front end. The system also includes a plurality of interchangeable chassis front sections configured to be removably coupled to the chassis base section, each chassis front section having a unique chassis arrangement in relation to the rest of the interchangeable chassis front sections, so that each chassis front section is capable of providing a different harvesting configuration for the sugar cane harvester when selected for installation on the chassis base section. In addition, each chassis front section includes a front end and a rear interface end, the rear interface ends of the interchangeable chassis front sections defining a common interface portion configured to be coupled to the front interface portion of the chassis base section.
B62D 21/12 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée assemblés à partir d'éléments facilement démontables
B62D 21/18 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée caractérisés par le type de véhicule et non couverts par les groupes
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
A01D 45/10 - Récolte d’espèces sur pied de la canne à sucre
88.
STRUCTURAL CHASSIS FOR MOUNTING AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE AND HARVESTER
The present invention relates to a new structural chassis for mounting an agricultural machine, such as a sweet-sorghum or sugar-cane harvester, that is designed to accommodate a removable tank for storing hydraulic fluid, thereby improving maintenance conditions, but primarily increasing the service life and productivity of such machines. More specifically, the structural chassis (12) is formed by a front portion (12a) and a rear portion (12b) that supports the primary waste extraction assembly (54) and the coupling (103) for mounting the lifting assembly (52), in which this rear portion (12b) is designed to form the processing trajectory of the machine (10) through the arrangement of side walls (100) provided with apertures (101, 102) for mounting the lower (46) and upper (48) conveyor rollers and the chopping rollers (50), and also includes at least one removable tank (104) that is installed in a recess (105) formed by said side walls (100), the opening of which is arranged between the primary waste extraction assembly (54) and said coupling (103).
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
A01D 45/10 - Récolte d’espèces sur pied de la canne à sucre
B62D 21/12 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée assemblés à partir d'éléments facilement démontables
An agricultural vehicle header having a base structure, a header wing section, an articulated joint connecting the header wing section to the base structure, an actuator, a load sensor, and a controller. The actuator is configured to move the header wing section relative to the base structure between a wing lowered position and a wing raised position. the load sensor is operatively connected to the header wing section. The controller is configured to acquire load sensor data from the load sensor to evaluate a magnitude of a gravitational load on the header wing section, and prevent the actuator from moving the header wing section towards the wing raised position if the magnitude of the gravitational load exceeds a predetermined threshold load value. An agricultural combine having the header and methods of operating the same are also provided.
A system (100) and a method are provided for controlling a combine harvester (10). The method comprises the steps of receiving grain flow sensor signals from a plurality of grain flow sensors (210), based on the received grain flow sensor signals, determining a current load on a straw walker section (22), and based on the current load, adjusting an aggressiveness setting of a threshing and separation section of the combine harvester (10). The grain flow sensors (210) are provided underneath and adjacent to a crop transfer surface (260) of the straw walker section (22) of the combine harvester (10) and are distributed over a length of the straw walker section (22).
A pulley assembly (10) is provided for mounting on a rotatable shaft of an agricultural harvester and is operable in a high-speed configuration or a low-speed configuration. The pulley assembly (10) comprise a high-speed pulley (16) with a high-speed running surface (36) for receiving a drive belt (14) when the pulley assembly (10) is in the high-speed configuration and a low-speed pulley (18) with a low-speed running surface (62) for receiving a drive belt (15) when the pulley assembly (10) is in the low-speed configuration. The pulley assembly (10) has three sets of teeth (68, 50, 52) extending from surfaces of the two pulleys (16, 18). In the low-speed configuration, the running surfaces (36, 62) of the low-speed pulley (18) and high-speed pulley (16) are axially aligned and the first set of teeth (68) and the second set of teeth (50) are engaged. In the high-speed configuration, the running surface (36) of the high-speed pulley (16) is exposed for receiving the drive belt (14), while the low-speed pulley (18) is positioned beside the running surface (36) of the high-speed pulley (16), and the first set of teeth (68) and the third set of teeth (52) are engaged. The pulley assembly (10) is configurable between the high- and low-speed configurations by disengagement of the teeth, movement of the low-speed pulley (18) along the central axis, and engagement of the teeth.
F16H 9/12 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif à rapport de vitesse variable ou pour inverser un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin sans organes à mouvement orbital utilisant des courroies, des courroies trapézoïdales ou des câbles en prise avec une poulie, constituée de pièces dont les positions sont réglables selon l'axe, dans laquelle la courroie s'engage directement entre les flasques opposés de la poulie sans interposition d'organes de support
F16H 9/04 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif à rapport de vitesse variable ou pour inverser un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin sans organes à mouvement orbital utilisant des courroies, des courroies trapézoïdales ou des câbles
A floor assembly (300) of a header including a floating floor (310) with a stationary lower floor portion (312) and a movable upper floor portion (314). The upper floor portion is configured for contacting a crop material which applies a force onto the upper floor portion. The floor assembly also includes at least one biasing member (320) that is connected to the upper floor portion and configured for biasing the upper floor portion (314) so that the upper floor portion moves in response to the force applied by the crop material.
The present invention relates to an air filter for utility-machine cabs, in particular utility machines intended for rural use or construction work, that has been designed and developed to include technical, structural and functional features intended to increase the efficiency of said filter, and primarily the service life thereof, by enabling the filter elements to be swapped independently, in addition to enabling the selective use of the filter elements as a function of need and working conditions. More specifically, said air filter includes a casing (10) having an inlet nozzle (11) and an outlet nozzle (12) and containing a filter assembly (20) formed by a first filter element (21) and a second filter element (22) which are separated by a screen (23), the combined arrangement of said filter assembly (20) with the inner wall of the casing (10) forming a peripheral air passage chamber (30).
An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis (16), a lift arm (18) movably coupled to the chassis (16), a lift actuator (21) coupled to the lift arm (18), a header (14) coupled to the lift arm (18), and a controller (120) operably coupled to the lift actuator (21). The controller (120) is configured to: receive a header type signal corresponding to a header type of the header; define a lift height limit of the header based at least partially on the received header type signal, the lift height limit being a first height limit when a first header type signal is received or a second height limit when a second header type signal is received; and output a lift signal to the lift actuator (21) to vertically displace the header (14). Header vertical displacement is limited to the first height limit if the first header type signal is received or the second height limit if the second header type signal is received.
An agricultural vehicle header having a center section and a wing section movably attached to the center section. A displacement sensor indicates a position of the wing section within its range of movement. A signal conditioning unit receives input from a displacement sensor that indicates the wing section position, an inboard height sensor, and an outboard height sensor, and applies correction factors to generate inboard and outboard control signals. When the wing section is in a median operating range the inboard correction factor is larger than the outboard correction factor. When the wing section is in a higher operating range, the outboard correction factor is larger than the inboard correction factor. An agricultural combine having the header and a method for operating a header are also provided.
A reel assembly of an agricultural header includes an arm configured to rotatably couple to a frame of the agricultural header, in which the arm has a substantially straight portion. The reel assembly also includes a carriage slidably coupled to the arm and configured to move along the substantially straight portion of the arm, in which the carriage is configured to support a reel of the reel assembly. In addition, the reel assembly includes a cam coupled to the carriage and having a cam surface, and a follower configured to couple to the frame and to engage the cam surface of the cam. The cam surface is configured to control rotation of the arm relative to the frame in response to movement of the carriage along the substantially straight portion of the arm.
Electric hybrid transmission architecture (1, 100) for a tractor, comprising at least two electric motors (6, 27; 105, 107): • a first electric motor (6, 105) configured to provide a torque to a first input shaft (4, 110) by converting electric power received by a source of electric power to which first electric motor (6, 105) is electrically connected; •a second electric motor (27, 107) configured to provide a torque to a second input shaft (31, 131) by converting electric power received by a source of electric power to which second electric motor (27, 107) is electrically connected; at least an output shaft (19, 116, 132) which is mechanically connected to at least one between first and second input shafts (4, 31; 110, 131) by means of controllable engaging means, said source of electric power is a generator (3, 102) carried by an internal combustion engine (2, 101) of the tractor.
B60K 6/46 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par l'architecture du véhicule électrique hybride du type série
B60K 6/36 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par des appareils, des organes ou des moyens spécialement adaptés aux VEH caractérisés par les transmissions à engrenages
B60K 6/387 - Embrayages actionnés, c.-à-d. embrayages mis en prise ou désaccouplés par des moyens d'actionnement électriques, hydrauliques ou mécaniques
B60K 6/40 - Agencement ou montage de plusieurs moteurs primaires différents pour une propulsion réciproque ou commune, p. ex. systèmes de propulsion hybrides comportant des moteurs électriques et des moteurs à combustion interne les moteurs primaires étant constitués de moteurs électriques et de moteurs à combustion interne, p. ex. des VEH caractérisés par des appareils, des organes ou des moyens spécialement adaptés aux VEH caractérisés par l'assemblage ou la disposition relative des organes
B60K 17/28 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de prise de force
A roof assembly for a vehicle (1) with a sunshade assembly (10) including a guide device (12) fixed to the roof (4), a deployable shade device (13) having a sliding support (14) coupled to a sun visor (15) with an end carried by the sliding support (14) and extensible between a retracted and a deployed configuration, restraining elements (26, 11, 30) to keep the sun visor (15) in the deployed configuration, and a locking seat (25) adjoined to an end of the guide device (12) to receive the sliding support (14) when the first sun visor (15) is in the deployed configuration; the said sliding support (14) is movable within the locking seat (25) between an incoming position, in which is aligned with the guide device (12) to engage therewith, and a locking position, in which the deployable shade device (13) cooperates in contact with the restraining elements (26, 11, 30) to prevent the sliding support (14) from escaping from the locking seat (25).
Hybrid agricultural vehicle (1) wherein a diesel engine drives an electric generator (3) providing electric power to a power electronic (5) that is designed to supply: a first electric motor (9) controlled by the power electronics (5) and providing torque to a first driveline (10) that is designed to transfer received torque to the driving wheels (11) of the hybrid agricultural vehicle (1); a second electric motor (16) controlled by the power electronics (5) and providing torque to a second driveline (17) that is designed to transfer received torque to a power take-off shaft (18) of the hybrid agricultural vehicle (1); and a third electric motor (20) controlled by the power electronics (5) and providing torque to a power distribution unit (21) that is designed to provide the received torque to one or both said first and second drive line to provide extra torque to the driving wheels and/or the power take-off shaft (18).
After treatment system, ATS, module (5) for a vehicle (1), such ATS module (5) having an ATS (9) comprising, fluidly connected in series, an inlet (7), a plurality of chemical reaction modules (11, 12, 14) and an urea mixer module (13), these latter being arranged to define a substantial quadrangular path of a flow (F) of exhaust gases flowing in ATS (9), wherein the urea mixer module (13) is perpendicular to all the plurality of chemical reaction modules (11, 12, 14), and wherein ATS module (5) comprises deflector means (37) configured to impart a swirling motion to flow (F) before flow (F) enters in urea mixer module (13).
F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique
F01N 13/00 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement caractérisés par les aspects de structure
F01N 13/18 - Structure facilitant la fabrication, l'assemblage ou le démontage
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