Patent classifications
E02F3/7609
Work vehicle magnetorheological fluid joystick systems providing implement command guidance
In embodiments, a work vehicle magnetorheological fluid (MRF) joystick system includes a joystick device, an MRF joystick resistance mechanism, a controller architecture, and an implement tracking data source configured to track movement of the implement during operation of the work vehicle. The joystick device includes, in turn, a base housing, a joystick, and a joystick position sensor. The MRF joystick resistance mechanism is controllable to vary an MRF resistance force impeding joystick movement relative to the base housing. The controller architecture is configured to: (i) track movement of the implement relative to a virtual boundary utilizing data provided by the implement tracking data source; and (ii) command the MRF joystick resistance mechanism to vary the MRF resistance force based, at least in part, on implement movement relative to the virtual boundary.
Control system for work vehicle, method, and work vehicle
A control system for a work includes an operating device and a controller. The operating device outputs an operation signal indicative of an operation by an operator. The controller is in communication with the operating device. The controller determines a target profile of a terrain to be worked on. The controller generates a command signal to operate the work implement according to the target profile. The controller receives the operation signal from the operating device. The controller determines an operation of the work implement based on the operation signal. The controller corrects the target profile according to the operation by the operator when the operation of the work implement by the operator is performed.
Control system for work vehicle, method, and work vehicle
A work vehicle includes a work implement. A control system for the work vehicle includes a controller. The controller obtains first topographical data indicative of a topography of a work target before filling work. The controller obtains blade tip position data indicative of a blade tip position of the work implement during the filling work. The controller obtains second topographical data indicative of a compacted topography after the filling work. The controller determines a compression rate of the work target from the first topographical data, the blade tip position data, and the second topographical data.
Device to remove gravel from a roof
The present invention is a device to remove gravel from a roof. The device is a blade assembly vertically mounted on a riding drive mechanism, such as a tractor, and the blade assembly has a smooth, horizontal blade, such as used for snow plowing, and mounted proximate and parallel to the smooth blade is a serrated blade having an up position and a down position. In the down position, the serrations extend to the roof to loosen and remove gravel. In the up position, the serrations are above the edge of the smooth blade which scrapes the loosened gravel. A downward force is provided to force the serrations between the gravel.
Work machine
A load sensing valve maintains a differential pressure at a set pressure by controlling a regulator in accordance with a differential pressure between a discharge pressure of a hydraulic pump and a load pressure of hydraulic actuators. A set pressure control device controls the set pressure. A controller controls the set pressure control device to reduce the set pressure more than when the work implement is being operated, when a predetermined determination condition that includes the work implement not being operated is satisfied.
Automated material spreading system
A vehicle may be configured to recognize a material pile and locate the material pile within a physical environment. The vehicle may also determine various characteristics or properties associated with the material pile and, based on the determined characteristics, define one or more tasks associated with spreading the material over a defined region according to defined spreading parameters.
System for coupling an implement to a work vehicle
A connection system for coupling a working assembly to a work vehicle includes a frame having a mounting portion at a first longitudinal end of the frame. The mounting portion is configured to directly couple to a frame of the work vehicle. The connection assembly also includes a mounting assembly at a second longitudinal end of the frame of the connection system. Additionally, the connection system includes a receiver assembly movably coupled to the frame of the connection system. The receiver assembly is configured to rotate about a point of rotation positioned along the frame of the connection system. The receiver assembly is configured to couple to a connector assembly on an arm of the work vehicle. A top part of the receiver assembly is substantially longitudinally aligned with the point of rotation while the receiver assembly is in a receiving position.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE CALIBRATION OF BLADE POSITION CONTROL ON SELF-PROPELLED WORK VEHICLES
A system and method are provided for adaptive calibration of a self-propelled work vehicle comprising a chassis and a blade front-mounted thereto for working a ground surface. First sensor signals correspond to a blade slope, and second sensor signals correspond to a chassis slope. During a first operating mode, a blade position is controlled relative to the chassis, based at least on a stored calibration value and a detected difference between the blade slope and a target slope of the ground surface, and a difference is also determined between the chassis slope and the target slope of the ground surface. During a second operating mode, the position of the blade is controlled relative to the chassis until the chassis slope corresponds to the target slope of the ground surface, and the stored calibration value is altered based on adjustments to the blade position during the second operating mode.
WORK VEHICLE
A work vehicle includes a chassis having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a prime mover supported by the chassis. The operator cab is supported by the chassis and includes at least one window. An operator interface is positioned in an operator cab and configured to display information about operation of the work vehicle. A projector is configured to project the information from the operator interface onto at least one window.
WORK VEHICLE
An work vehicle includes a chassis. A prime mover, an operator cab and a camera are supported by the chassis. The operator cab has a user interface. A first ground-engaging member and a second ground-engaging member positioned on opposite sides of the chassis are configured to move the work vehicle in a direction of travel when actuated by the prime mover. A work attachment is movably coupled to the chassis by a coupling mechanism. The camera is configured to capture an image of an area between the one of the first and second ground-engaging members and the work attachment and an area in front of the work attachment. A control system includes a controller in communication with the user interface and the camera. The controller is configured to display the image captured by the camera on the user interface.