Patent classifications
A01B29/048
System and method for detecting material accumulation relative to basket assemblies of an agricultural implement
A system for detecting material accumulation relative to basket assemblies of an agricultural implement includes a frame assembly, and a basket assembly configured to be supported by the frame assembly relative to a surface of a field. The system also includes a load sensor configured to detect a load indicative of a draft load associated with the basket assembly, and a computing system communicatively coupled to the load sensor. The computing system is configured to monitor the load based on data provided by the load sensor, compare the monitored load to a load threshold, and determine that field materials have accumulated relative to the basket assembly when the monitored load differs from the load threshold.
System and method for de-plugging basket assemblies of an agricultural implement
An agricultural implement includes a frame and a basket assembly supported on the frame. The basket assembly, in turn, includes including a plurality of circumferentially arranged blades such that the basket assembly is configured to roll relative to a surface of a field as the agricultural implement travels across the field. Furthermore, the plurality of circumferentially arranged blades define a plurality of voids and at least partially defining an interior cavity within the basket assembly, with each void being defined between an adjacent pair of the plurality of circumferentially arranged blades. Additionally, the agricultural implement includes a bladder positioned within the interior cavity, with the bladder configured to be inflated and deflated such that the bladder expands and contracts relative to the plurality of circumferentially arranged blades to force field materials present within the interior cavity outward through the plurality of voids.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
An agricultural system can include an implement including a frame assembly. A basket assembly can be operably coupled with the frame assembly. A basket assembly actuator can be operably coupled with the basket assembly and the frame assembly. The basket assembly actuator can be configured to alter a position of the basket assembly relative to the frame assembly. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the basket assembly actuator. The computing system can include a processor and associated memory, the memory storing instructions that, when implemented by the processor, configure the computing system to receive a defined soil finish, receive data indicative of a soil profile, determine a soil compaction limit based on the soil profile, and determine a defined basket assembly actuator position based at least partially on the soil compaction limit and the defined soil finish.
ROLLING HARROW/ROLLER TILLAGE TOOL
A farm implement for tilling soil including a frame having a transverse axis. The farm implement includes a plurality of ground engaging tools coupled to the frame extending parallel to the transverse axis. At least one of the plurality of ground engaging tools includes a roller having a solid outer surface.
CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL TILLAGE IMPLEMENT
A control system for an agricultural tillage implement includes a controller configured to receive a first pressure sensor signal indicative of a first fluid pressure within a rolling basket cylinder and a second pressure sensor signal indicative of a second fluid pressure within a wheel frame actuator. The rolling basket cylinder is configured to couple to a main frame and to a rolling basket frame, and the wheel frame actuator is configured to control a position of a wheel frame relative to a hitch assembly. The controller is also configured to decrease a target fluid pressure in response to the second fluid pressure being below a minimum wheel frame actuator pressure threshold, and the controller is configured to control a tilt force applied to the main frame to maintain the first fluid pressure within a range of the target fluid pressure.
Front folding arrangement for agricultural tillage implement
An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, which may be a telescoping pull hitch tube, and a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section. Each of the plurality of wing sections have at least one pivotal wing front shank frame. A main shank frame straddles the pull hitch tube. The main shank frame, the pivotal wing front shank frames, and the wing sections articulate from an operating configuration to a transport configuration.
Large field cultivator narrow fold
An agricultural implement including a main frame having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction and a main frame tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of pivotal wings coupled with the main frame. Each of the plurality of wings have at least one pivotal wing front section and at least one pivotal wing rear section. The pivotal wing front sections and the pivotal wing rear sections pivot from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position, and the wings fold from a perpendicular position to a position parallel with the pull hitch tube.
Agricultural Implement with a Scraper Internal to a Rolling Basket
An agricultural implement having a rolling basket is disclosed. A stationary blade is disposed inside an inner chamber of the rolling basket and attached at ends of the rolling basket near the bearings that are connected to the rolling basket. The rolling basket rotates around its major axis via the bearings, while the blade is held stationary. The stationary blade has sleeves at the ends, and each of the sleeves is connected to a post of a support arm and locked into the posts via a pin.
Tillage implement with foldable frame
An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, and a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section. The plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections including a first wing section and an adjacent second wing section. Each of the plurality of wing sections have at least one pivotal tool frame. The pivotal tool frame of the first wing section is foldable upward at a first angle, and the pivotal tool frame of the second wing section being foldable upward to a second angle. The first angle and the second angle being different from each other.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING PLUGGING OF BASKET ASSEMBLIES OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
An agricultural system for monitoring plugging of basket assemblies of an agricultural implement includes a plugging sensor positioned within an interior of a monitored basket assembly, where the plugging sensor is configured to transmit detection signals at different frequencies across a field of detection along the interior of the basket assembly and along the rotational axis, and generate data indicative of return signals received based on reflection of the detection signals at the different frequencies off at least one surface. Additionally, the agricultural system includes a computing system configured to receive the data generated by the plugging sensor and determine when the basket assembly is experiencing a plugged condition based at least in part on the data generated by the plugging sensor.