A multiplex air cart is provided. The air cart includes a shared channel that feeds multiple downstream tanks or tools. The air cart delivers, via the shared channel, a plurality of commodities to the downstream tanks or tools. The air cart packetizes the plurality of commodities and conveys packets of products with a gap therebetween.
A stalk-diameter sensing system comprises a first stalk feeler, a second stalk feeler, a first sensor, a second sensor, a first damper, and a second damper. The first and second stalk feelers are deflectably mounted on opposite sides of a stalk-receiving gap that receives a stalk. The first and second stalk feelers are yieldably biased into the stalk-receiving gap for deflection upon contact with an outer surface of the stalk. The first sensor is coupled to the first stalk feeler to sense deflection of the first stalk feeler and generate a first signal. The second sensor is coupled to the second stalk feeler to sense deflection of the second stalk feeler and generate a second signal. The first damper is positioned to dampen deflection of the first stalk feeler. The second damper is positioned to dampen deflection of the second stalk feeler.
In-situ stalk diameter sensor data is obtained by an agricultural harvesting system. Predictive stalk diameter data that provides predictive stalk diameter values at different locations in a worksite is obtained by the agricultural harvesting system. The agricultural harvesting system determines a confidence level of the stalk diameter sensor data and a confidence level of the predictive stalk diameter data. The agricultural harvesting system selects one of the stalk diameter sensor data or the predictive stalk diameter data to use for control based on the confidence level of the stalk diameter sensor data and the confidence level of the predictive stalk diameter data. The selected data can be used to control a mobile agricultural harvesting machine, such as controlling one or more deck plates of the mobile agricultural harvesting machine.
A plurality of different visual markers are deployed on a field. The markers include a target marker identifying a portion of the field that has a target of material to be applied to the field and a non-target marker identifying a portion of the field that does not have a target. An on-machine target identification system sense targets as an agricultural machine travels over the visual markers to identify targets in the field. An image processing adjustment controller correlates identified targets with the visual markers to determine an accuracy of the target identification system. An action signal is generated based upon the identified accuracy of the target identification system.
B05B 12/12 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible sensibles à l'état du milieu ambiant ou de la cible, p.ex. à l'humidité, à la température
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
G05B 19/416 - Commande numérique (CN), c.à d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p.ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'u caractérisée par la commande de vitesse, d'accélération ou de décélération
G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p.ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
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ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF IN AN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM
An agricultural header for use with an agricultural harvester includes a frame, a row unit having a row unit frame, a first body and a second body. The first body is coupled to the row unit frame and includes a first post, a second post, and a third post defining a plurality of adjustment openings. The second body is pivotally coupled to the second post and selectively coupled to the third post via one of the plurality of adjustment openings. A first contact member and a second contact member are movably coupled to the second body. A sensing unit is disposed in contact with the first and second contact members. A stalk feeler is deflectably coupled to the sensing unit and is configured to being disposed within a plane. A movement of either contact member induces movement of the stalk feeler relative to the plane.
G01B 21/12 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer des diamètres d'objets en mouvement
One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.
Operation of a harvester and associated receiving vehicles is controlled and planned. Control signals can be generated to specify the quantity of associated receiving vehicles and receiving vehicle operators needed for one or more harvesting operations.
A system and method are provided for distributed perception sensing via an object detection station arranged such that an associated one or more object detection sensors have respective fields of perception including at least a portion of a virtually defined perimeter extending at least partially about a working area. The object detection station detects a motion incident corresponding to a violation of the virtually defined perimeter, wherein a detected source of the motion incident is classified with respect to one or more defined source types, and one or more signals at least corresponding to the motion incident are wirelessly communicated to one or more working machines operating within the working area. At least one of the working machines may then be selectively transitioned from a normal operating mode to a hierarchical intervention mode with respect to the detected source and/or a relative position thereof within the working area.
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. pilote automatique
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
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STALK-DIAMETER SENSING SYSTEM WITH MULTI-MATERIAL STALK FEELER
A stalk-diameter sensing system comprises a first sensor, a second sensor, a first stalk feeler, and a second stalk feeler. The first and second stalk feelers are deflectably mounted on opposite sides of a stalk-receiving gap that receives a stalk. The first and second stalk feelers are yieldably biased into the stalk-receiving gap for deflection upon contact with an outer surface of the stalk. The first sensor is coupled to the first stalk feeler to sense deflection of the first stalk feeler and generate a first signal. The second sensor is coupled to the second stalk feeler to sense deflection of the second stalk feeler and generate a second signal. Each of the first stalk feeler and the second stalk feeler comprises a first material and a second material different from the first material.
A zero turning radius mower park brake system includes a park brake pawl on a transmission which engages a park brake to a pair of independently driven traction wheels. A park brake link may be pivotably mounted to the park brake pawl and connected to a left steering lever and a right steering lever. The park brake link may pivot while moving the park brake pawl forward to a park brake engaged position if only one of the steering levers is moved outward from a neutral traction drive position.
An upper point cloud estimator is configured to estimate a three-dimensional representation of the crop canopy based on collected stereo vision image data. A lower point cloud estimator is configured to estimate a ground three-dimensional representation or lower point of the ground based on the determined average. The electronic data processor is configured to determine one or more differences between the upper point cloud (or upper surface) of the crop canopy and a lower point cloud of the ground, where each difference is associated with a cell within a grid defined by the front region. The electronic data processor is capable of providing the differences to a data processing system to estimate a yield or differential yield for the front region, among other things.
A method includes receiving a respective channel signal from a respective satellite encoded with a pseudorandom number (PN) sequence. The method includes, for the respective channel signal: generating and aggregating intermediate results for a plurality of epochs of a single pseudorandom number (PN) sequence period of the PN sequence, including: for each respective epoch of the plurality of epochs, analyzing samples of the respective channel signal using a discrete Fourier transform (DFT), to produce an intermediate result for the respective epoch; and aggregating the intermediate results for the plurality of epochs to produce a DFT correlation result. The method includes processing the DFT correlation result to produce a code phase correction for the respective channel and, in accordance with the code phase correction, computing position and velocity estimates for the mobile object; and performing a navigation function for the mobile object.
G01S 19/30 - Acquisition ou poursuite des signaux émis par le système lié au code
G01S 19/37 - Récepteurs - Détails de construction ou détails de matériel ou de logiciel de la chaîne de traitement des signaux - Détails de matériel ou de logiciel de la chaîne de traitement des signaux
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BIASING SUPPORT MEMBER FOR A ROW UNIT POINT ASSEMBLY
An agricultural header for use with an agricultural harvester includes a header frame, a first row unit having a first row unit frame coupled to the header frame, and a second row unit having a second row unit frame coupled to the header frame. The header also includes a casting body coupled to the first row unit frame, a sensing unit of a stalk-diameter sensing system including a frame portion and a stalk feeler deflectably coupled to the sensing unit, and a point assembly pivotally coupled to the header frame. The point assembly at least partially covers the sensing unit. A crossbar member includes a first portion and a second portion with the first portion being pivotally coupled to the casting body to pivot about a first pivot axis. The crossbar member is pivotable about the first pivot axis between a first position and a second position.
An agricultural system comprises a stalk-diameter sensing system associated with a row unit and configured to sense diameter-related data of respective stalks and generate signals based on the diameter-related data. Deck plates associated with the row unit are spaced apart to define a deck plate spacing. A deck plate positioning system is coupled to at least one of the deck plates to adjust the deck plate spacing. A control system is configured to communicate with the stalk-diameter sensing system and the deck plate positioning system. The control system is configured to receive the signals, determine a statistical representative stalk diameter for a sample of stalks based on the diameter-related data, determine a target deck plate spacing based on the statistical representative stalk diameter, and output a control signal to command the deck plate positioning system to set the deck plate spacing based on the target deck plate spacing.
G05B 19/4155 - Commande numérique (CN), c.à d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p.ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'u caractérisée par le déroulement du programme, c.à d. le déroulement d'un programme de pièce ou le déroulement d'une fonction machine, p.ex. choix d'un programme
A baler implement may include a frame, a first panel, a plunger, and a hook mechanism. The frame has a central longitudinal axis. The first panel partially forms a compression chamber for compressing crop therein. The plunger is operable to reciprocate within the compression chamber to provide a compressive force to compress crop material in the compression chamber into a flake against a plurality of other flakes of a currently forming bale and is operable to move the currently forming bale through the compression chamber. The hook mechanism is positioned on the first panel and is operable to engage the currently forming bale inside the compression chamber to resist the compressive force applied by the plunger to increase compression of the crop material within the compression chamber.
A system and method are provided for expediting distributed feedback for training of supervised learning models. A campaign may be initiated for development of a model for classifying at least a first type of subject, wherein notifications are generated to each of various potential feedback source devices (generally broadcast or to a selected sub-group) requesting responsive images comprising the least first type of subject. Respective feedback connections are established between each of the plurality of potential feedback source devices and a data storage network associated with the model. The method includes automatically tagging input messages comprising responsive images received via the feedback connection with source metadata and further as being in association with the notification, and correlating the images received via the respective feedback connections, as components of a first data set for the at least first model, with the at least first type of subject and tagged metadata.
G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p.ex. des objets vidéo
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Work Cycle Identification for Scrapers and Corresponding Feature Automation
A system and method are provided for work cycle tracking for a self-propelled work vehicle having an integrated or drawn/pushed implement, for example comprising a scraper, and a loading container for receiving material worked thereby. First sensors generate data corresponding to operating parameters of the work vehicle, and second sensors generate data corresponding to operating parameters of the implement. Data storage includes, for each of various work states associated with the work cycle, correlations between operating parameters, of the work vehicle and/or implement, and a start or completion of the respective work state. A controller determines a current work state of the various work states associated with the work cycle based on current input data from the first and second sets of sensors, with respect to the stored correlations, and generates one or more output signals based on the determined work state.
A wing flex assembly for a frame system of an agricultural implement that includes inner and outer tubes. The outer tube, to which tools of the implement are attached, is slidingly displaceable along the inner tube as the inner tube is downwardly pivotally displaced with a downward flex of a wing frame. A first tool of a center frame can be separated from an adjacent second tool of the wing frame that is attached to the outer tube by a first distance when the outer tube is at a retracted position, and a second distance when the outer tube is slidingly displaced in response to the downward pivotal displacement of the inner tube, the first distance being about equal to the second distance. The wing flex assembly can also prevent contact between the first and second tools when the inner tube is pivotally displaced in an upward direction.
A radial frequency of clip control system includes a steering angle sensor for a steerable rear wheel of a grass mowing machine, a pedal sensor for sensing an operator input for a desired ground speed at a reference point adjacent an operator seat on the grass mowing machine; and an electronic controller that uses the desired ground speed and location of each of a plurality of reel cutting units to calculate a rotational speed for each of the plurality of reel cutting units.
A01D 34/00 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
A01D 34/44 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe horizontal, p.ex. des cylindres de coupe montés sur un véhicule, p.ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à plusieurs couteaux
A01D 34/58 - Mécanismes d'entraînement des couteaux électriques
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AUTOMATED LAST BALE EJECTION SEQUENCE FOR BALER IMPLEMENT
A baler system includes a baler controller includes a processor operable to execute a bale ejection algorithm to receive a command input to initiate a last bale ejection sequence. Upon receiving the command input, the baler controller automatically engages a knotter system to wrap and bind crop material currently disposed within a baling chamber to form a final bale. Upon forming the final bale, the baler controller automatically determines if a discharge location disposed proximate a discharge end of the baling chamber is clear of obstructions. Upon determining that the discharge end of the baling chamber is clear of obstructions, the baler controller automatically engages a bale ejection system to eject the final bale from the baling chamber and onto the discharge location.
A separator for a crop harvester configured to harvest sugarcane. The separator includes an extractor body that defines a chamber, the chamber extending through the extractor body and is in fluid communication with a cavity of a fan housing. The extractor body can generally define an inlet opening of the chamber, the inlet opening positioned to allow chopped billets and crop residue that are outputted from a chopper assembly to enter into the chamber. The inlet opening has a non-round, or non-circular configuration and/or cross sectional shape. Further, the inlet opening can have a width similar to a material flow width of the chopped billets and crop residue being outputted from the chopper assembly. Such a configuration can eliminate dead zones with respect to air flow that is to pull the chopped crop materials into the chamber and/or to separate crop residue from the chopped billets.
The present disclosure provides methods for adjusting steering angle and articulation angle in an auto steering operation of a work vehicle. The percentage of travel of an articulation joystick of the work vehicle at least partially determines an articulation desired angle change, which can be used to calculate an articulation desired angle and a steering desired angle change. The difference between the articulation desired angle and an articulation angle detected by an articulation angle sensor is used to adjust the articulation angle. The steering desired angle change can be used to calculate a steering desired angle. The difference between the steering desired angle and a steering angle detected by a steering angle sensor is used to adjust the steering angle.
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p.ex. circuits de commande
B62D 7/15 - Timonerie de direction; Fusées ou leur montage pour roues pivotant individuellement, p.ex. sur pivot de fusée les axes de pivotement étant situés dans plus d'un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du véhicule, p.ex. toutes les roues étant directrices caractérisée par des moyens modifiant le rapport entre les angles de direction des roues directrices
B62D 12/00 - Direction spécialement adaptée aux véhicules fonctionnant en tandem ou ayant des châssis connectés à pivotement
B62D 15/02 - Indicateurs de direction ou aides de direction
E02F 9/08 - Superstructures; Supports de superstructures
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CUSTOMIZED WORK PLANNING FOR AUTOMATED LOADING, UNLOADING, AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS BY SCRAPER SYSTEMS
A system and method are provided for controlling operation of earth working machines, e.g., scraper units configured to load, transport, and unload material depending on the respective work state. A design plan (e.g., a cut-fill map) is obtained corresponding to a working area to which the earth working machines are assigned. For each of the machines, the method further includes generating and/or selectively retrieving performance optimization data sets comprising a loading capacity and loading rates correlated to combinations of input data for working parameters for the respective machine, generating a work plan comprising a route of advance and corresponding work state transitions of the machine with respect to the working area, wherein the work plan is generated based at least in part on the performance optimization data sets and the design plan, and automatically controlling working parameters for the machine in accordance with the generated work plan.
E02F 9/20 - Entraînements; Dispositifs de commande
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. pilote automatique
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
Methods and apparatus are provided for automatically changing an obstacle detection range setting of an obstacle detection system based at least in part on a determination of a change in work state of a self-propelled vehicle. The change in work state may be a change from a transport state in which the vehicle is moving across a ground surface, to a stationary operating state. Upon detecting a change to a stationary operating state the obstacle detection range may be automatically changed to a shorter range. Upon detecting a change to a transport state the obstacle detection range may be automatically changed to a longer range.
E02F 9/20 - Entraînements; Dispositifs de commande
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. pilote automatique
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
Systems and methods for automatically altering a configuration of a cutterbar of a header in response actuation of a gauge wheel of the header may include sensing a position of a gauge wheel with a sensor. For example, the sensor senses at least one of extension and retraction of the gauge wheel, and, in response, the sensor causes the cutterbar to alter a configuration thereof. In some instances, the sensor includes a switch that forms one of a closed electrical circuit or an open electrical circuit in response to actuation of the gauge wheel. In response, at least one actuator is actuated to move the cutterbar into one of the flexible configuration and the rigid configuration.
A01D 34/00 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
A01D 34/04 - Faucheuses; Appareils 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
A01D 69/03 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou éléments de ceux-ci pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses actionnés par un fluide
A radial differential speed control system includes a steering angle sensor for a steerable rear wheel, a pedal sensor for sensing an operator input for a desired ground speed at a reference point adjacent an operator seat, and an electronic controller that uses the desired ground speed to calculate differential speeds of a left front drive wheel and a right front drive wheel to reduce the ground speed of a grass mowing machine when the steering angle sensor indicates the steerable rear wheel is turning.
B62D 9/00 - Direction pour roues orientables non prévue ailleurs
A01D 34/00 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
A01D 34/44 - Faucheuses; Appareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe horizontal, p.ex. des cylindres de coupe montés sur un véhicule, p.ex. un tracteur, ou tirés par un animal ou un véhicule à plusieurs couteaux
A01D 69/02 - Mécanismes d'entraînement ou éléments de ceux-ci pour moissonneuses ou faucheuses électriques
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p.ex. circuits de commande
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Work vehicle, toy, replica and/or display screen with virtual model thereof
A system for measuring crop seed rate of a planting machine, the system including a camera having a first field of view through which crop material may pass, and one or more electronic controllers in operable communication with the camera and the planting machine. The one or more electronic controls are configured to receive image data from the camera, identify one or more attributes of the crop material positioned in the field of view of the camera, determine a speed associated with the planting machine, determine a current crop seed rate of the planting machine based at least in part on the one or more attributes of the crop material in the field of view and the speed of the planting machine, and output one or more recommended operating conditions to the planting machine based at least in part on the determined crop seed rate.
One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
A01F 12/56 - Mécanismes d'entraînement des pièces batteuses
G01B 11/06 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur pour mesurer l'épaisseur
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
G01L 23/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure ou l'indication ou l'enregistrement des changements, rapides, tels que des oscillations, de la pression des vapeurs, des gaz ou des liquides; Indicateurs pour déterminer le travail ou l'énergie des moteurs à vapeur, à combustion interne ou à autres pressions de fluides à partir de la condition du fluide moteur
G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
G01S 19/01 - Systèmes de positionnement par satellite à radiophares émettant des messages horodatés, p.ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système global de navigation par satellite] ou GALILEO
A suspension system for a work vehicle includes a shock absorber including a fluid, a coil positioned at least partially in the fluid, a sensor configured to detect a work status of the work vehicle, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine the work status of parked or operational based on the sensor, determine an electrical resistance of the coil in a shock absorber based on the work status, predict a temperature of a fluid in the shock absorber based on the electrical resistance of the coil, provide an electric current in the coil based on the predicted temperature of the fluid, determine the electrical resistance of the coil while the electric current is on, and terminate the electric current in the coil based on the work status and the predicted temperature.
A hitch for a vehicle including a main frame which is mountable to a vehicle chassis, a pair of left and right lower support arms pivotably mounted to the main frame at a first end, each of the pair of left and right lower support arms include a holder at a second end for holding an implement attachment link, and a releasable locking device for fixing the implement attachment link to the holder.
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
A control system detects an agricultural machine position to determine when the agricultural machine is approaching a decision point. The decision point is a point at which the agricultural machine can move forward along one of two or more predefined possible paths. The control system detects agronomic factors and vehicle-related parameters to decide on the path to take at the decision point. The control system then generates control signals to pursue the path decided upon.
An arrangement for controlling a hydraulic three-point hitch includes a hydraulic cylinder, first and second seat valves, and first and second pressure compensation valves. The hydraulic cylinder includes a working chamber, by which pressurized hydraulic fluid changes a lifting position of a lower arm of the hydraulic three-point hitch. The first and second seat valves are in fluid communication with the working chamber. The first seat valve selectively produces a flow connection to a high-pressure source. The second seat valve selectively produces a return connection to a hydraulic reservoir. The first pressure compensation valve is connected upstream of the first seat valve in a first through-flow direction. The second pressure compensation valve is connected upstream of the second seat valve in a second through-flow direction.
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
F15B 11/22 - Synchronisation du mouvement de plusieurs servomoteurs
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ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC THREE-POINT HITCH
An arrangement for controlling a hydraulic three-point hitch includes a double-acting hydraulic cylinder and first and second seat valves. The double-acting hydraulic cylinder has a first working chamber, by which pressurized hydraulic fluid can change the lifting position of a lower arm of the hydraulic three-point hitch, and a second working chamber connected to a control valve arrangement, by which a specified target pressure can be set in the second working chamber. The first and second seat valves are in fluid communication with the working chamber. The first seat valve selectively produces a flow connection to a high-pressure source. The second seat valve selectively produces a return connection to a hydraulic reservoir.
A01B 59/041 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines tirées ou poussées par tracteurs avec prévention ou limitation du jeu latéral des instruments
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
One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
B60W 10/30 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande d'équipements auxiliaires, p.ex. des compresseurs pour la climatisation ou des pompes à huile
B60W 50/00 - COMMANDE CONJUGUÉE DE PLUSIEURS SOUS-ENSEMBLES D'UN VÉHICULE, DE FONCTION OU DE TYPE DIFFÉRENTS; SYSTÈMES DE COMMANDE SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES HYBRIDES; SYSTÈMES D'AIDE À LA CONDUITE DE VÉHICULES ROUTIERS, NON LIÉS À LA COMMANDE D'UN SOUS-ENSEMBLE PARTICULIER - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
An exhaust system with a multipiece heat shield for a work vehicle includes a first shield part and a second shield part. The first shield part surrounds an aftertreatment unit for aftertreating exhaust gases. The first shield part extends in an axial direction. The second shield part surrounds an exhaust tailpipe with radial spacing between the second shield part and the exhaust tailpipe. The second shield extends in the axial direction from the first shield part, wherein a radial gap between the first and second shield parts is sealed by a seal. In a starting position, the seal has two free ends arranged in the circumferential direction of the heat shield, which are arranged adjoining or overlapping one another in the circumferential direction when the seal is in a sealing position.
A cleaning system for use in an agricultural combine harvester comprises a crop-processing platform and a rotatable finger. The crop-processing platform is arranged to receive crop material thereon and reciprocate in a fore-aft manner to process crop material. The finger auger extends laterally in proximity to the crop-processing platform and comprises flighting of fingers arranged to convey crop material laterally upon rotation of the finger auger.
A drawbar for an agricultural implement, in particular for an agricultural baler, includes a drawbar support and a coupling means. The coupling means is connected to the drawbar support. The drawbar support is configured in such a way that the coupling means can be brought by the drawbar support into two different positions relative to the drawbar support.
B60D 1/167 - Organes de traction ou organes de remorquage caractérisés par leur type constitués de barres ou de tubes articulés ou assemblés de façon rigide et formant un organe de traction en forme de V, de Y ou de U
A multi-tank system for delivering product to a spray section includes a first tank, a second tank, and a first pump. A plurality of valves includes a first sump valve, a second sump valve, an equalizing valve, and an agitation valve. A first end of the first sump valve is in fluid communication with the first tank, a second end of the first sump valve is in fluid communication with (i) a first end of the equalizing valve and (ii) an inlet of the first pump. The plurality of fluid lines includes a first fluid line and a second fluid line. A third fluid line is fluidly coupled at one end downstream of the first pump and at another end to the first sump valve or the first end of the equalizing valve.
An agricultural harvester for harvesting a crop. The agricultural harvester includes a frame and a crop gatherer extending from and being moveably coupled to the frame. The crop gatherer includes one of a crop divider, a crop cutter, or a crop remover. A radar assembly is operatively connected to the crop gatherer, wherein the radar assembly transmits electromagnetic waves toward a ground to identify a ground level. A controller is operatively connected to the radar assembly and the crop gatherer, wherein the controller receives the identified ground level from the radar assembly and adjusts a height of the crop gatherer with respect to the ground.
A mower implement includes a cutter bar extending along a central bar axis. A rotating blade assembly is mounted on the cutter bar. The rotating blade assembly includes a disc rotatable about a disc rotation axis relative to the cutter bar, and at least one blade pivotably mounted to the disc. A blade sensor is mounted on the cutter bar. The blade sensor has a sensing field, and is positioned to detect movement of the at least one blade of the rotating blade assembly through the sensing field during each rotation of the disc about the disc rotation axis. A diagnostic controller receives the data signal from the blade sensor and is configured to analysis the blade signal and identify a fault in the rotating blade assembly. The diagnostic controller may then notify an operator of the identified fault.
A01D 34/37 - Mécanismes d'entraînement des couteaux électriques
A01D 34/03 - Faucheuses; Appareils 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
One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for providing autonomous or semi-autonomous braking with a brake system. The brake system includes at least one brake, a main pump, a backup energy source, a primary valve set having a primary control valve and enable valve, and a secondary valve set having a secondary control valve and an enable valve, wherein the at least one brake, the main pump, the backup energy source, the primary valve set, and the secondary valve set are in fluid communication. The brake system further includes a control unit configured to control operation of the main pump, the backup energy source, the primary valve set, and the secondary valve set in response to one of a normal braking condition and a failure braking condition.
B60T 8/94 - 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 des moyens sensibles au fonctionnement défectueux, c. à d. des moyens pour détecter et indiquer un fonctionnement défectueux des moyens sensibles à la condition de vitesse à action corrective automatique sur un régulateur de pression fluidique
B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
B60T 8/88 - 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 des moyens sensibles au fonctionnement défectueux, c. à d. des moyens pour détecter et indiquer un fonctionnement défectueux des moyens sensibles à la condition de vitesse
B60T 13/14 - Dispositions relatives à l'alimentation en pression utilisant des accumulateurs ou des réservoirs
B60T 13/68 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression par valves commandées électriquement
B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freins; Dispositifs de signalisation
One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.
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. pilote automatique
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
A harvester includes a separator configured to separate a cut crop into a billet material and extraneous plant matter, a billet loss sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of the amount of billet material that is lost and unharvested at the separator; a trash sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of the amount of the extraneous plant matter that is harvested from the separator, and a control unit configured to, based at least partly on the first signal and the second signal, determine a preferred ground speed of the harvester and/or a preferred separator speed of the harvester.
One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.
One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for air seeding using an agricultural seeder. The agricultural seeder includes an air seeder for an agricultural implement having a frame, a plurality of seeding units coupled to the frame, and a linkage coupling an arm to the frame, wherein the arm is coupled to a ground engaging member. The air seeder further includes an actuator having a piston and cylinder arrangement operationally coupled to the arm and configured to adjust a ground penetration depth of the ground engaging member. The piston and cylinder arrangement include a two-stage cylinder operable to change a height of the ground engaging member by movement of the two-stage cylinder to adjust the ground penetration depth of the ground engaging member.
One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for furrow analysis and visualization. A system for furrow visualization includes a radar sensor configured to be coupled to a planting vehicle and acquire data relating to a furrow being created, and a visualization apparatus communicatively coupled to the radar sensor and configured to generate a point cloud of the furrow. The system further includes a furrow analyzing processor configured to analyze the point cloud and generate a visualization of the furrow.
A sugarcane sampling station includes a sugarcane sampling station including a structure defining a passageway through which a harvested material passes, a core sampler mounted to the structure, the core sampler comprising a coring rod configured to retrieve a sample of the harvested, a crop detection system mounted to the structure, the crop detection system comprising a sensing device configured to detect the harvested material, and a processor configured to determine a quality of the harvested material detected by the crop detection system based on an output of the sensing device.
A rotary mower blade position synchronization system with first and second rotary mower blades rotated by electric motors. First and second position sensors provide electric motor position signals to first and second control inverters. The control inverters communicate to run a calibrate routine to set the angle of the first rotary mower blade relative to the second rotary mower blade, and a synchronous operation mode to operate the first and second electric motors at rotational speeds that maintain the position of the first rotary mower blade relative to the second rotary mower blade when mowing.
There is provided maintaining, at a network service operatively connected to a logging machine, master forest resource information, wherein the master forest resource information comprises prediction cells for product yield over a work area or a set of work areas, receiving, at the network service from the logging machine, logging machine measurements associated with the work area or the set of work areas, associating, at the network service, the received logging machine measurements to at least one prediction cell of the master forest resource information, determining, at the network service, based on the received logging machine measurements, a logging machine product yield for the work area or the set of work areas, modeling, at the network service, a difference between the logging machine product yield and a product yield of the at least one prediction cell, and compensating, at the network service, product yields of prediction cells based on the modeled difference.
Systems and methods for vehicle controllers for agricultural and industrial applications are described. For example, a method includes accessing a map data structure storing a map representing locations of physical objects in a geographic area; accessing current point cloud data captured using a distance sensor connected to a vehicle; detecting a crop row based on the current point cloud data; matching the detected crop row with a crop row represented in the map; determining an estimate of a current location of the vehicle based on a current position in relation to the detected crop row; and controlling one or more actuators to cause the vehicle to move from the current location of the vehicle to a target location.
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. pilote automatique
G06F 16/29 - Bases de données d’informations géographiques
G06F 18/2113 - Sélection du sous-ensemble de caractéristiques le plus significatif en classant ou en filtrant l'ensemble des caractéristiques, p.ex. en utilisant une mesure de la variance ou de la corrélation croisée des caractéristiques
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G06V 10/75 - Appariement de motifs d’image ou de vidéo; Mesures de proximité dans les espaces de caractéristiques utilisant l’analyse de contexte; Sélection des dictionnaires
G06V 20/56 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’extérieur d’un véhicule à partir de capteurs embarqués
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p.ex. véhicules ou piétons; Reconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p.ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
56.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENSURING SEED QUALITY AT PLANTING USING TERAHERTZ SIGNALS
An agricultural machine includes a seeding system having a seed transport mechanism configured to transport a seed along a transport route. A terahertz-based seed sensor is configured to direct terahertz electromagnetic radiation toward the seed at a sensing location along the transport route and detect terahertz electromagnetic radiation after the terahertz electromagnetic radiation interacts with the seed to provide terahertz data. An actuator is configured to selectively move the seed. A processing system is configured to receive the terahertz data and classify the seed as qualified or non-qualified and to selectively engage the actuator based on whether the seed is classified as qualified or non-qualified.
A01C 1/02 - Appareils de germination; Détermination des capacités germinatives des graines ou analogues
G01N 21/3581 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge en utilisant un rayonnement térahertz
57.
AUTOMATED CAMERA SYSTEM CONTROL FOR HARVESTING MACHINE UNLOADING
A harvesting machine includes a header configured to gather harvested material into the harvesting machine during a harvesting operation, a conveyance subsystem configured to convey the harvested material from the harvesting machine to a receiving vehicle during the harvesting operation, an image capture system comprising at least one optical sensor, and a control system configured to determine a position of the receiving vehicle relative to the harvesting machine, determine an image magnification factor based on the determined position, and display, on a display device, an image of a portion of the receiving vehicle based on the image magnification factor.
A cleaning system for an agricultural combine harvester includes a pan and a crop divider. The pan includes a stepped floor to receive crop material thereon and is arranged for fore-aft reciprocating movement to advance the crop material in a crop-processing direction. The crop divider is mounted with the pan for fore-aft reciprocating movement therewith and extends in a fore-aft manner and above the stepped floor to partition the crop material laterally. The crop divider includes a body and a periphery disposed about the body. The body includes a multi-dimensional, clustered array of crop strokers extending laterally to engage the crop material to advance the crop material in the crop-processing direction during fore-aft reciprocating movement of the pan.
A display system and method for a work machine having grade control is disclosed. The display includes a frame, an attachment coupled to the frame, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The first sensor is configured to generate a first sensor signal indicative of a frame angle relative to a direction of gravity. The second sensor is configured to generate a second sensor signal indicative of an attachment angle relative to one of the frame and the direction of gravity. The program instructions cause a processor on the controller to receive a first sensor signal, a second sensor signal, and a target grade input; determine a cross slope and a mainfall, and control a display device to display a singular graphic of the position of the attachment relative to the target grade.
A center delivery rake implement includes a tongue movably attached to a frame for movement about a vertical axis. A tongue actuator interconnects the tongue and the frame. The tongue actuator is selectively controllable to position the tongue relative to the frame such that the central tongue axis may be non-parallel relative to the central longitudinal axis of the frame, whereby a lateral position of the frame relative to the tow vehicle is adjustable during operation. An implement controller may control the tongue actuator to position the frame in a desired position based on a determined location of an existing windrow.
A01D 78/14 - Faneuses à dents mobiles par rapport à la machine à têtes ou roues porte-dents rotatives les dents tournant autour d'un axe sensiblement horizontal
61.
SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING BOOM HINGE RAKE ANGLE OF AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER AND METHOD THEREOF
A spray boom assembly includes a first boom frame and a second boom frame pivotally coupled via a hinge assembly to the first boom frame about a pivot axis. The spray boom also includes an actuator assembly for pivoting the second boom frame relative to the first boom frame. The hinge assembly includes a first joint location, a second joint location, a third joint location, a fourth joint location, and a fifth joint location. A first end of the actuator assembly is coupled to the hinge assembly at the fourth joint location and a second end thereof is coupled to the first boom frame at a sixth joint location. A spherical joint is located at at least three of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth joint locations.
Mowing characteristics of a mowing operation are detected. The mowing characteristics indicate that the mower is engaged and also whether a merger component is engaged. A center line of a windrow is identified based upon a location of the mower and the mowing characteristics. An action signal is generated based upon the center line of the mower.
A method for identifying geometric parameters of a trench during a planting process. The method includes, providing image data of the trench from a camera to a computing device, the image data including more than one image, identifying at least one artifact in a first image and a second image of the image data, determining camera displacement between the first image and the second image, and applying the camera displacement and positioning of the at least one artifact to identify a geometric location of the at least one artifact identified in the first image and the second image.
A system for distributing commodity across an agricultural machine includes a product storage system, including a central commodity tank and a plurality of intermediate commodity tanks positioned at various locations laterally across a frame. The system includes a movable manifold coupled to the one central commodity tank, and the manifold is adjustable by a controller to control volume of commodity distributed to the intermediate commodity tanks. Each intermediate commodity tank distributes commodity to a separate plurality of row units, which distribute commodity to the soil. Operatively coupled to the controller are one or more sensors, which measure product characteristics, such as volume of commodity in the intermediate tanks, and operational characteristics, such as downforce of the row units. The controller is configured to adjust the manifold to control distribution of commodity across the intermediate tanks based on measured values from the sensors and desired values stored in the controller.
An agricultural machine includes a tractor having a front end, a rear end, and a front frame coupled to the front end. The agricultural machine includes an implement coupled to the rear end of the tractor. The agricultural machine includes a supply line configured to transfer commodity from a front tank, which is configured to be supported above the ground by the front frame, to a main tank of the agricultural machine. The main tank distributes commodity to row units, which distribute the commodity to the soil, and the supply line transfers additional commodity to the main tank. The front frame is movable relative to the front end of the tractor to cause engagement of the supply line with the front tank.
A01C 7/20 - Eléments de semoirs pour guider et déposer les graines
A01B 59/06 - Dispositifs particuliers pour l'attelage des animaux ou des tracteurs aux machines ou instruments agricoles pour machines montées sur tracteurs
66.
CONTROLLING A CROP CARE IMPLEMENT BASED ON A PLURALITY OF SENTINEL PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
A work vehicle includes an implement coupled to the work vehicle. A global positioning system is communicatively coupled to the work vehicle and is configured for generating a location signal indicative of a location of the work vehicle. At least one sensor is communicatively coupled to the work vehicle and configured for generating first and second sentinel plant characteristic signals indicative of first and second sentinel plant characteristics. A control system is communicatively coupled to the work vehicle and configured to receive the location signal, the first and second sentinel plant characteristic signals, determine an implement action based on a function including the first and second sentinel plant characteristics as variables, and control the implement to execute the implement action in the field.
A ball-type coupling arrangement for an agricultural tractor including a coupling base with a coupling ball attached thereto for receiving a coupling socket, a coupling housing arranged on the coupling base, a hold-down device including a planar stop region formed on an outer contour, the hold-down device coupled to the coupling housing such that it is pivotable between a position locking the coupling ball and a position releasing the coupling ball, and a closure element attached to the coupling housing, the closure element contacting the planar stop region in a locking position to lock the hold-down device in its locking position.
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
68.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE INDUSTRIAL MACHINE COMMUNCIATION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS AND SOLUTIONS
Systems and methods of diagnosing a communication system within an industrial machine. The method includes receiving, from the industrial machine, communication system data of the communication system of the industrial machine and determining whether the received communication system data indicates an occurrence of a communication system issue. The method further includes determining whether the received communication system data includes one or more dismissive parameters in response to determining that the received communication system data indicates the occurrence of the communication system issue. The method also includes analyzing the received communication system data to determine whether a remote resolution to the communication system issue is available and transmitting the remote resolution to a user associated with the industrial machine in response to determining that the remote resolution to the communication system issue is available.
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p.ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
Systems and methods for agricultural lane following are described. For example, a method includes accessing range data captured using a distance sensor connected to a vehicle and/or image data captured using an image sensor connected to a vehicle; detecting a crop row based on the range data and/or the image data to obtain position data for the crop row; determining, based on the position data for the crop row, a yaw and a lateral position of the vehicle with respect to a lane bounded by the crop row; and based on the yaw and the lateral position, controlling the vehicle to move along a length of the lane bounded by the crop row.
G06V 10/44 - Extraction de caractéristiques locales par analyse des parties du motif, p.ex. par détection d’arêtes, de contours, de boucles, d’angles, de barres ou d’intersections; Analyse de connectivité, p.ex. de composantes connectées
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p.ex. des objets vidéo
G06V 20/56 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’extérieur d’un véhicule à partir de capteurs embarqués
70.
MOBILE WORK MACHINE CONTROL BASED ON WORKSITE CONDITION PERFORMANCE IMPACT
A computer-implemented method includes obtaining a worksite condition corresponding to a worksite operation of a mobile work machine, generating a machine performance metric representing operational performance of the mobile work machine for the worksite operation, generating a machine impact metric based on a comparison of the machine performance metric and a base performance metric, generating a correlation between the machine impact metric and the worksite condition, and generating a machine control signal based on the correlation.
G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques
B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial
E02F 9/20 - Entraînements; Dispositifs de commande
G01W 1/02 - Instruments pour indiquer des conditions atmosphériques par mesure de plusieurs variables, p.ex. humidité, pression, température, nébulosité ou vitesse du vent
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G06Q 10/0631 - Planification, affectation, distribution ou ordonnancement de ressources d’entreprises ou d’organisations
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p.ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
A rake implement includes a first arm and a second arm. A first linkage system interconnects and is selectively configurable to position the first arm in a travel position, a first operating position, and a second operating position. A second linkage system is selectively configurable to position the second arm in a travel position, a first operating position and a second operating position. The first arm and the second arm may be positioned in different respective operating positions to provide different rake configurations for different field conditions.
A01D 78/14 - Faneuses à dents mobiles par rapport à la machine à têtes ou roues porte-dents rotatives les dents tournant autour d'un axe sensiblement horizontal
A planter configured for planting a sentinel plant in a field. The planter comprises a first planting system that is coupled to the planter. The first planting system is configured for planting a first sentinel plant having a first sentinel plant characteristic. A global positioning system is communicatively coupled to the planter. The global positioning system is configured for generating a location signal indicative of a location of the planter. A control system is communicatively coupled to the planter. The control system is configured to receive the first sentinel plant characteristic, receive the location signal, receive a georeferenced field characteristic, and control the first planting system based on at least one of the first sentinel plant characteristic, the location, or the georeferenced field characteristic.
A01C 14/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la plantation non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A01B 69/04 - Adaptations particulières de la conduite automatique du tracteur, p.ex. systèmes électriques pour labourage selon les courbes de niveau
A01C 5/04 - Machines pour ouvrir ou recouvrir des trous pour l'ensemencement ou la plantation
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. pilote automatique
73.
CONTROLLING A CROP CARE IMPLEMENT OF A WORK VEHICLE
A work vehicle configured for operating in a field for growing a crop. The work vehicle comprises an implement coupled to the work vehicle. A global positioning system is communicatively coupled to the work vehicle. The global positioning system is configured for generating a location signal indicative of a location of the work vehicle. A sensor is communicatively coupled to the work vehicle. The sensor is configured for sensing a current field characteristic and generating a current field characteristic signal indicative of the field characteristic. A control system is communicatively coupled to the work vehicle. The control system is configured to receive the location signal, receive the current field characteristic signal, determine a sentinel plant characteristic of a sentinel plant from the current field characteristic, determine an implement action based on the sentinel plant characteristic, and control the implement to execute the implement action in the field.
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
G01S 19/01 - Systèmes de positionnement par satellite à radiophares émettant des messages horodatés, p.ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système global de navigation par satellite] ou GALILEO
Combine harvesters may include crop processing systems having a grate subassemblies with flaps that, in some instances, are divided into groups that are independently movable and moveable in opposite directions between a fully open position and a fully closed position. Further, each of the grate assemblies may include an actuator that is operable to actuate simultaneously a portion of the flaps on each of the grate assemblies.
Combine harvesters may include crop processing systems having a grate subassemblies with flaps that, in some instances, are divided into groups that are independently movable and moveable in opposite directions between a fully open position and a fully closed position. Further, each of the grate assemblies may include an actuator that is operable to actuate simultaneously a portion of the flaps on each of the grate assemblies.
A pivot arm assembly for an agricultural machine. The pivot arm assembly has a pivot arm having a bushing block on a first end and configured to be coupled to a gauge wheel on a second end, a lateral positioning member configured to be selectively coupled to the bushing block to provide lateral adjustment of the pivot arm, a through bolt configured to selectively couple the lateral positioning member to a frame, and a friction reducing member positioned between the bushing block and the through bolt. The friction reducing member allows pivotal movement of the pivot arm relative to the through bolt and does not require a routine application of grease.
A01B 71/04 - Paliers des pièces rotatives, p.ex. pour disques de travail de la terre
A01B 63/16 - Dispositifs ou agencements de levage ou de réglage pour machines ou instruments agricoles pour instruments à traction animale ou mécanique avec roues réglables par rapport au bâti
77.
Multi-mode continuously variable transmission assembly with drop set arrangement
A multi-mode CVT for a work vehicle powertrain has a continuously variable power source (CVP), an input arrangement with an input shaft receiving engine power, a variator arrangement with a variator shaft supporting a planetary set, a drop set arrangement with a drop set shaft, and an output arrangement with an output shaft supporting an output component. The input, variator, and drop set arrangements include clutch components with the clutch(es) of the drop set arrangement transmitting CVP power or combined CVP and engine power to the output arrangement to provide a selective gear reduction for transmission of an output power according to a plurality of transmission modes, including a CVP-only mode and a combined engine and CVP split-path mode.
F16H 37/08 - Combinaisons de transmissions mécaniques non prévues dans les groupes comportant essentiellement et uniquement des transmissions à engrenages ou à friction avec dispositions pour répartir le couple entre plusieurs arbres intermédiaires avec transmission différentielle
F16H 15/50 - Transmissions donnant une gamme continue de rapports de vitesses
F16H 37/02 - Combinaisons de transmissions mécaniques non prévues dans les groupes comportant essentiellement et uniquement des transmissions à engrenages ou à friction
An agricultural implement and a metering apparatus for the agricultural implement to deliver a material to a material depositing apparatus. The metering apparatus includes metering roller, an integrated motor operatively connected to the metering roller, and a motor drive operatively connected to the integrated motor. A controller is operatively connected to the integrated motor and to the motor drive wherein the controller transmits a drive signal to drive the integrated motor and receives a status signal from the integrated motor. The drive signals drives the motor, which includes the roller coupled to a motor spindle, at a variable rate of speed to reduce pulsing. In one embodiment, the agricultural implement is an air cart.
A ground compaction sensing system for a work machine includes a chassis, a ground-engaging mechanism coupled to the chassis, and an attachment movably coupled to the chassis. Multiple sensors are configured to generate a chassis angle signal, an attachment angle signal, an attachment spacing signal, and a location signal. The controller has a non-transitory computer readable medium with a program instruction to grade a surface. The program instructions when executed cause a processor of the controller to receive the aforementioned signals and determine an as-built grade of the surface based on an attachment reference point at a first location of the location signal; and a compaction value when a chassis reference point reaches the first location as the work machine traverses across the surface. The program instructions may then include modifying movement of the attachment based on the compaction value.
E02D 3/026 - Amélioration par compactage par cylindrage à l'aide de rouleaux utilisables uniquement ou spécialement adaptés pour le compactage du sol, p.ex. rouleaux pieds de mouton
An agricultural machine comprises a central commodity storage tank configured to store commodity, a row unit having a hopper configured to receive the commodity from the tank and a meter configured to distribute the commodity from the hopper to the soil. A manifold assembly is positioned between the central storage tank and the hopper and includes a controllable valve configured to direct commodity. The controller moves the valve between positions to direct commodity from the central storage tank to the hopper and either from the hopper to the central storage tank or from the hopper to a seed bin separate from the central storage tank. The controller may move the valve in response to measured characteristics associated with the distribution of commodity or in response to input from a user interface.
An agricultural work vehicle includes a chassis, a cab mounted to the chassis and including a work space for an operator to control the work vehicle, and a controller for controlling operation of the work vehicle. The work vehicle further includes a lighting system having at least one array field light for illuminating an area on or around the work vehicle. A light control module is disposed in electrical communication with the controller and is configured to operably control the at least one array field light. The controller transmits a signal to the light control module, and the at least one array field light transmits a light signal corresponding to the signal which is receivable by a receiving module on another work vehicle or implement.
B60Q 1/24 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs pour éclairer des zones autres que la route, à l'avant du véhicule uniquement
A01B 76/00 - TRAVAIL DE LA TERRE EN AGRICULTURE OU EN SYLVICULTURE; PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES OU ACCESSOIRES DES MACHINES OU INSTRUMENTS AGRICOLES, EN GÉNÉRAL - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des machines ou instruments agricoles non prévus dans les groupes
B60Q 1/00 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet
B62D 21/02 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement
A seed meter includes a meter housing having a first chamber for seeds and a second chamber. A seed disk is rotatably supported within the meter housing and has a first side and a second side. The first side is exposed to the first chamber and the second side is exposed to the second chamber. The seed disk includes a plurality of seed openings that extend between the first and second sides at a predetermined radial position. A singulator is positioned against the first side of the seed disk and has at least one structure for removing excess seeds from the seed openings as the seed meter disk rotates relative to the singulator. A radial position of the singulator is controlled at least in part by a hub portion of the seed meter. A biasing spring is positioned to exert an axially-oriented bias force pressing the singulator against the first side of the seed meter disk.
A camera calibration tool for calibrating one or more cameras of a mobile machine comprising calibration targets and a net. Each of the calibration targets comprises identifiable indicia. The net is adapted to be coupled to the mobile machine. The net has one or more configurations that define predetermined target locations, with location markers, in a predetermined layout. The calibration targets are positioned respectively at the predetermined target locations in the predetermined layout to calibrate the one or more cameras by use of the calibration targets.
An agricultural machine includes a main frame, a rockshaft pivotably coupled to the main frame, a lift actuator couple between the rock shaft and the main frame, a lift arm pivotably coupled to the main frame below the rockshaft, a lift strap coupled between the rockshaft and the lift arm, and a lift actuator coupled between the main frame and the lift strap to pull the lift arm upwards. The agricultural machine includes header, which is supported by the lift arm and the float actuator above the ground at a desired harvesting height. During harvesting, the lift arm may encounter uneven ground, causing the header to move away from the desired harvesting height. By measuring float actuator pressure or header position and by changing the pressure in the float actuator or lift actuator in response, the header can be rapidly returned to the desired harvesting height.
An agricultural planter row unit has a trench opener fixed to a support frame and a gauge wheel supported by a gauge wheel arm to control planting depth. An electric actuator drives movement of a linkage with a mechanical stop that bears against the gauge wheel support arm to position the gauge wheel to obtain the desired planting depth. A seed depth control system receives an operator input, from an operator compartment of a towing vehicle, and automatically controls actuation of the seed depth actuator.
An agricultural harvesting system includes a harvesting logistics module that is configured to receive a map that maps values of a crop characteristic to different geographic locations in a field. The harvesting logistics module further configured to identify a crop characteristic threshold and to identify a mixture of crop material based on the map and based on the crop characteristic threshold. The harvesting logistics module configured to generate a route for a mobile machine, such as a receiving machine or a harvester, based on the identified mixture.
An agricultural harvesting system includes a control system that is configured to obtain a map that maps values of a speed characteristic of an agricultural harvester to different geographic locations in a worksite. The control system is further configured to generate a control signal to control a receiving machine based on the map.
A01D 41/127 - Dispositions pour la commande ou la mesure spécialement adaptées aux moissonneuses-batteuses
A01D 43/07 - Faucheuses combinées avec des appareils permettant d'effectuer des opérations supplémentaires pendant le fauchage avec des moyens pour collecter, ramasser ou charger les produits fauchés dans une remorque
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USE OF COVERAGE AREAS IN CONTROLLING AGRICULTURAL MACHINE OPERATIONS
A guidance system that automatically switches guidance modes in connection with executing an end turn. As the agricultural machine travels in a first, row sense guidance mode along a first guidance line in a non-coverage area, an approaching boundary between the non-coverage area and a headland area is identified. If the headland area contains crop rows, then, upon reaching the boundary, the guidance system switches to a second, GPS guidance mode. The agricultural machine travels along a first turn guidance line from the first guidance line to a preexisting headland guidance line, wherein the guidance system switches to the first guidance mode. The agricultural machine then travels in a direction parallel to the crop rows of the headland area. When leaving the headland guidance line, the guidance system switches to the second guidance mode, and then back to the first guidance mode upon the agricultural machine returning to the boundary.
One or more maps are obtained by an agricultural system. The one or more maps map characteristic values at different geographic locations in a worksite. The agricultural system identifies one or more operational constraints. The agricultural system generates a control output to control operation of a mobile machine operating in an agricultural harvesting operation based on the one or more operational constraints.
An agricultural harvesting system obtains a yield map that maps yield values to different geographic locations in a worksite and a speed map that maps agricultural harvester speed values to different geographic locations in the worksite. The agricultural harvesting system identifies a geographic location in the worksite at which the agricultural harvester will be full, at least to a threshold level, based on the yield map; identifies a geographic location in the worksite at which a material transfer operation is to start based on the geographic location at which the agricultural harvester will be full, at least to the threshold level; and identifies a time at which the agricultural harvester will arrive at the material transfer location, based on the speed map. The agricultural harvesting system can control one or more of the agricultural harvester and a receiving machine.
A computer implemented method includes receiving a map that maps values of a crop characteristic to different locations across a field; receiving harvester route data indicative of a planned route of a harvester at the field; identifying a crop characteristic threshold; identifying a material transfer end location indicative of a location, along the planned route of the harvester, at which a material transfer operation between the harvester and a receiving machine is to end, based on the map, the planned route of the harvester, and the crop characteristic threshold; identifying a material transfer start location range indicative of a geographic area, along the planned route of the harvester, at which the material transfer operation is to start based on the material transfer end location; and generating a route for the receiving machine to travel based on the material transfer end location and the material transfer start location range.
A lateral offset mower implement may include a mower support frame, a pivot head, a curtain support apparatus, and a curtain. The mower support frame has a first end attached to a work vehicle and a second end spaced from the first end along a central longitudinal axis of the mower support frame. The pivot head is coupled to the mower support frame proximate the second end thereof. The pivot head defines a first curtain axis, and the first curtain axis is vertical during operation. The curtain support apparatus has a primary curtain support member attached to the pivot head and extending away from the pivot head to a distal end. The curtain is supported by the curtain support apparatus. The primary curtain support member is pivotably attached to the pivot head for relative rotation between the primary curtain support member and the pivot head about the first curtain axis.
A concave assembly for an agricultural combine harvester comprises a concave, a cover, and a cover actuator. The concave comprises a grate. The cover has an opened position uncovering at least a portion of the grate to allow crop flow through the at least the portion of the grate and a closed position covering the at least the portion of the grate to block crop flow through the at least the portion of the grate. The cover actuator comprises a four-bar linkage and moves the cover between the opened position and the closed position.
An agricultural machine includes a chassis, a liquid tank, a spray boom assembly, and a conduit. A nozzle body including a plurality of nozzles is located on a bottom side of the boom. A transponder tag is placed on each nozzle of the nozzle body and includes specific information regarding characteristics of the respective nozzle. A reader assembly emits electromagnetic waves through an antenna to receive information from a particular transponder tag. The transponder tag receives the electromagnetic waves and generates a signal that includes the specific information. Each nozzle is movable into an active position by rotation of a nozzle turret. The reader assembly is located such that a transponder tag of a nozzle enters communication range when the nozzle is placed in the active position. A controller receives the specific information and identifies characteristics of the nozzle in the active position.
G06K 19/077 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p.ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré - Détails de structure, p.ex. montage de circuits dans le support
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
An agricultural sprayer includes a spray boom supported by a frame, a spraying system comprising a set of spray nozzles spaced along the spray boom, and a control system configured to control the spraying system to spray a liquid based on a target application to an agricultural field, generate a spray performance metric indicative of performance of the spraying system relative to the target application, and generate a control signal to control the agricultural sprayer based on the spray performance metric.
A01C 23/00 - Dispositifs distributeurs spécialement adaptés pour répandre le purin ou d'autres engrais liquides, y compris l'ammoniaque, p.ex. réservoirs de transport ou voitures arroseuses
A01C 23/04 - Distribution sous pression; Distribution de boues; Adaptation des réseaux d'irrigation à des engrais liquides
A01M 7/00 - Adaptations ou aménagements particuliers des appareils de pulvérisation de liquides aux fins couvertes dans la présente sous-classe
B05B 1/20 - Tuyaux ou goulottes perforés, p.ex. rampes de pulvérisation; Eléments de sortie pour ces dispositifs
B05B 12/00 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
B05B 12/12 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible sensibles à l'état du milieu ambiant ou de la cible, p.ex. à l'humidité, à la température
Provided is a hitching assembly for coupling to a hitch assembly on a vehicle. The hitching assembly includes a single point assembly including a first attachment area for attaching to the hitch assembly and a support passage extending through the single point assembly, a two-point assembly extending through the support passage, the two-point assembly having second and third attachment areas for attaching to the hitch assembly, and one or more manually-operated latch mechanisms configured to couple the two-point assembly to the single point assembly. The two-point assembly is movable from a raised position where the two-point assembly is coupled to the single point assembly, to a lowered position where the two-point assembly is decoupled from the single point assembly to move relative to the single point assembly.
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
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PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUE FOR DISPENSING PRODUCT FROM TRACTOR TOOL
A device detects a trigger to dispense a product at a using a tool operably coupled to a tractor. The device determines whether the tractor is in an automated mode, the automated mode enabling autonomous speed and direction navigation of the tractor. Responsive to determining that the tractor is not in the automated mode, the device determines whether the tool is in a ready state, and responsive to determining that the tool is in the ready state, commands the tool to dispense the product, wherein the tool is not commanded to dispense the product until the tool is in the ready state. Responsive to determining that the tractor is in the automated mode, the device commands the tool to dispense the product without determining whether the tool is in the ready state.
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
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. pilote automatique
A drivetrain component including a first gear positioned on a first shaft configured to receive torque from a power source, a second gear positioned on a second shaft, and a housing partially surrounding the first and second gears. The second gear is engaged with the first gear transmitting torque from the first shaft to the second shaft. The second shaft is configured to transfer torque received from the first shaft to an additional drivetrain component. The housing includes an inlet and an outlet. Rotation of the first and second gears transfers fluid from the inlet to the outlet.
F04C 2/12 - Machines ou pompes à piston rotatif du type à engrènement extérieur, c. à d. avec un engagement des organes coopérants semblable à celui d'engrenages dentés d'un autre type qu'à axe interne
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USE OF COVERAGE AREAS IN CONTROLLING AGRICULTURAL MACHINE OPERATIONS
Operations of an agricultural machine can be controlled based at least in part on a determination of whether the agricultural machine is entering/exiting a coverage area or a non-coverage area. In a non-coverage area, guidance of the agricultural machine can be based at least in part on detection by a row sensor of the agricultural machine of a presence of crops adjacent to the agricultural machine. In a coverage area, guidance of the agricultural machine can be primarily based on other received information, such as information from a global positioning system. Further, identification of an approaching coverage area and/or non-coverage area can assist in determining whether to activate or deactivate a subsystem(s) of the agricultural machine that performs an agricultural operation(s). Agricultural operations performed in non-coverage areas can be recorded on a coverage map, which may be accessed, as well as updated, by a plurality of agricultural machines.
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