The invention relates to a method and a system for determining process data of a work process carried out by an implement based on the determination of a moved mass by a weighing system of the implement and the detection of a parameter concerning a state of the implement and/or a work step, wherein with reference to these and further data a prediction value concerning the remaining part of the current work process is determined and on the basis of which information on the assistance is indicated to the operator of the implement, and to an implement comprising such a system.

A system for maximizing productivity of a work vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a first sensor system that generates a first signal output indicative of a height of a material arranged forward of the work vehicle. A second sensor system generates a second signal output indicative of a position and height of a material transport blade coupled to the work vehicle. An actuator system configured to adjust the position and height of the material transport blade. An electronic data processor is communicatively coupled to each of the first sensor system, the second sensor system, and the actuator system. The electronic data processor determines a material flow rate based on the first and second signal outputs, and generates a command signal received by the actuator system to dynamically adjust a plurality of operating parameters associated with the material transport blade to maximize the material flow rate.

A residue detection and implement control system and method are disclosed for an agricultural implement. The system includes a source of environment data and image data of an imaged area of a crop field containing residue. The system includes a data store containing a plurality of image processing methods and at least one controller that processes the image data according to one or more image processing instruction sets. The controller selects one or more of the image processing methods based on the environment data, and processes the image data using the selected image processing instruction(s) to determine a value corresponding to residue coverage in the imaged area of the field. The controller adjusts the configuration of the agricultural implement to respond to the amount and type of residue detected.

A residue detection and implement control system and method are disclosed for an agricultural implement. The system includes a source of environment data and image data of an imaged area of a crop field containing residue. The system includes a data store containing a plurality of image processing methods and at least one controller that processes the image data according to one or more image processing instruction sets. The controller selects one or more of the image processing methods based on the environment data, and processes the image data using the selected image processing instruction(s) to determine a value corresponding to residue coverage in the imaged area of the field. The controller adjusts the configuration of the agricultural implement to respond to the amount and type of residue detected.

A system for controlling implement operation of a work vehicle includes the computing system is configured to receive an input associated with a target position of an implement of the vehicle. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to monitor the current position of the implement of the vehicle. Additionally, the computing system is configured to control the operation of an actuator of the vehicle such that the implement is moved toward the target position based on the monitored current position. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine a speed-based parameter associated with a speed at which the implement is being moved across a time period. In addition, after the time period has elapsed, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the actuator such that the implement is moved to the target position based on the monitored current position and the determined speed-based parameter.

A work vehicle includes a traveling unit, a revolving unit disposed on an upper side of the traveling unit, a work implement disposed on the revolving unit, a revolving driver that revolves the revolving unit, a receiver, an end position setting component, a revolution position sensor, and a drive controller. The receiver directly or indirectly receives information related to a position of an object serving as a target of a revolution of the revolving unit, from the object. The end position setting component sets an end position of a revolution of the revolving unit based on information related to the position of the object. The revolution position sensor senses a revolution position of the revolving unit during a revolution. The drive controller controls the revolving driver based on the revolution position to revolve the revolving unit from a start position of a revolution to the end position.

A payload calculation value (CalcuPayload) of a load within a bucket is calculated based on load of a boom cylinder. An amount of change per unit time in information on at least one of an operation command value for operating the boom cylinder and a speed of extension and contraction of the boom cylinder is sensed. A payload value is determined by correcting based on the amount of change per unit time, the payload calculation value (CalcuPayload) obtained by calculation.

When an EMV performs an action comprising moving a tool of the EMV through soil or other material, the EMV can measure a current speed of the tool through the material and a current kinematic pressure exerted on the tool by the material. Using the measured current speed and kinematic pressure, the EMV system can use a machine learned model to determine one or more soil parameters of the material. The EMV can then make decisions based on the soil parameters, such as by selecting a tool speed for the EMV based on the determined soil parameters.

This disclosure relates to an implement, in particular crane or excavator, comprising a drive, a control unit, a measuring device and a memory. A component of the implement can be moved by means of the drive, wherein the drive can be actuated via the control unit. The measuring device can detect an actual variable relating to a movement of the driven component. In the memory, at least one characteristic curve for the actuation of the drive is stored. On the basis of a detected deviation, the control unit according to the disclosure can independently adjust the characteristic curve stored already or generate a new characteristic curve and store the same in the memory. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method of actuating a drive of such an implement.

Power machines and control systems used thereon include a lift cylinder, a tilt cylinder, and a slave cylinder mechanically connected to assist the lift cylinder with raising a boom. With a lift control valve controlled to cause extension of the lift cylinder to raise the boom, pressure from a hydraulic source is provided to the slave cylinder to aid in raising the boom. Resulting increased pressure on a side of the slave cylinder opens load holding valves, allowing hydraulic pressure from the tilt cylinder to be communicated to the slave cylinder such that tilt cylinder pressure due to a heavy load on an implement aids in raising the boom.