Patent classifications
A01B59/06
Implement operating apparatus
An implement operating apparatus has a U-shaped drive frame supported on drive wheels, each pivotally mounted about a vertical wheel pivot axis. A steering control selectively pivots each drive wheel. A power source is connected through a drive control to rotate the drive wheels in either direction. First and second implements are configured to perform implement operations and to rest on the ground and when the drive frame is maneuvered to an implement loading position with respect to each implement, the implement is connectable to the drive frame and movable to an operating position supported by the drive frame. When the implement is in the operating position, the steering and drive controls are operative to move and steer the drive frame and implement along a first travel path or a second travel path oriented generally perpendicular to the first travel path.
Docking apparatus having a docking receptacle and a docking insert, and method for coupling a vehicle
The disclosure relates to a coupling device. This is known below as a docking receptacle. The docking receptacle comprises an approximately U-shaped pilot centring device with an insertion trough tapering approximately conically in an insertion direction for pre-centring a docking insert designed to mate with the docking receptacle, at least a first and a second centring device, with the first and the second centring devices each comprising two coupling elements which are designed for centring a docking insert with respect to the docking receptacle along four centring axes in an insertion direction, and wherein a drawing-in device with two hydraulically actuated drawing-in or capture hooks are provided. The disclosure further relates to a docking insert. This comprises a pilot centring body having an insertion tray tapering approximately conically in an insertion direction and extending in the horizontal direction, at least a first and a second centring device, wherein the first and the second centring devices each comprise at least two coupling elements and/or coupling counter-elements which are designed for centring the docking insert with respect to a docking receptacle along four centring axes extending in an insertion direction and two capture pins extending transversely to the insertion direction in the horizontal. According to the disclosure, a coupling assembly or a docking assembly is, furthermore, provided comprising the docking receptacle and the correspondingly mating docking insert.
Power unit for treating a surface
Skid-steer type power unit engageable with an implement using an attachment assembly including an attachment frame and a hitch. An arcuate frame member is located forwardly of the attachment frame and is engaged therewith in such a way that the frame member pivots about a vertical axis located forwardly of the frame member and generally centrally positioned relative to the attachment frame. The frame member pivots in response to actuation of a hydraulic cylinder. The power unit includes a system for transferring weight of the implement rearwardly onto the power unit. A belt-drive power-take off system on the power unit powers the implement's operation. An underbelly drop spreader is located between the front and rear wheels of the power unit and a brine delivery system distributes brine from nozzles located rearwardly of the rear wheels. A unique control panel permits operation of all systems on the power unit and implement.
Belt drive power unit
Skid-steer type power unit engageable with an implement using an attachment assembly including an attachment frame and a hitch. An arcuate frame member is located forwardly of the attachment frame and is engaged therewith in such a way that the frame member pivots about a vertical axis located forwardly of the frame member and generally centrally positioned relative to the attachment frame. The frame member pivots in response to actuation of a hydraulic cylinder. The power unit includes a system for transferring weight of the implement rearwardly onto the power unit. A belt-drive power-take off system on the power unit powers the implement's operation. An underbelly drop spreader is located between the front and rear wheels of the power unit and a brine delivery system distributes brine from nozzles located rearwardly of the rear wheels. A unique control panel permits operation of all systems on the power unit and implement.
HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENT DEVICE
In a hydraulic adjustment device, preferably for transverse adjustment of the lower links of a three-point power lift on an agricultural machine, with two selectively controllable hydraulic cylinders and a hydraulic control circuit for actuating them, a control circuit with a pressure control device for generating an adjustable control pressure in dependence on an electrical control signal is provided, and a pressure-controlled changeover valve is connected to the pressure control device and, when a first control pressure value is applied, assumes a first switching position in which a first cylinder is connected to a pressure sink and the second cylinder is connected to a pressure source, and, when a second control pressure value is applied which is higher than the first control pressure value, assumes a second switching position in which the first cylinder is connected to the pressure source and the second cylinder is connected to the pressure sink.
SMART IMPLEMENTS
An agricultural implement may include an implement configured to perform an agricultural function and a connector configured to removably couple the implement to a vehicle. The agricultural implement may also include one or more computing devices coupled to the implement and configured to execute instructions to cause the implement system to perform operations. The operations may include automatically direct an adjustment to the performance of the agricultural function of the implement based on data about an electric motor of the vehicle.
SMART IMPLEMENTS
An agricultural implement may include an implement configured to perform an agricultural function and a connector configured to removably couple the implement to a vehicle. The agricultural implement may also include one or more computing devices coupled to the implement and configured to execute instructions to cause the implement system to perform operations. The operations may include automatically direct an adjustment to the performance of the agricultural function of the implement based on data about an electric motor of the vehicle.
Agricultural apparatus
A towed agricultural implement including a main chassis member, a moveable arm for carrying at least one working implement located to each side of the main chassis member, each moveable arm being moveable between a working position and a transport position, the main chassis member having a support device for attachment to a towing vehicle, the support device having left and right lower attachment points for attaching to lower mounting points of a three point hitch of a towing vehicle and a central upper attachment point for attaching to the upper mounting point of the three point hitch, in which each left and right attachment point is mounted on an articulated arm connected to the main chassis member, the main chassis member further including a regulating control apparatus to secure and release a free end of each articulated arm in an operative position. This construction has as an advantage that on encountering an obstacle the articulated arm can be released allowing the working implement to move away from the obstacle.
ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
An attachment assembly for connecting an agricultural implement to a tractor. The attachment assembly comprises a tractor-side frame configured to extend from a rear of the tractor, and an implement-side frame configured to be removably attached to the implement. The implement-side frame is configured to rotate with respect to the tractor-side frame.
Agricultural vehicle
Agricultural vehicle (V) includes an operator's seat (S), a vehicular structure (C), a wheel support arrangement (100), a front bumper assembly (200), a position and draft control mechanism (30), a brake pedal linkage mechanism (500), a steering mechanism (600) and an exhaust device (700). The operator's seat S is configured to be provided in the vehicle (V) at at least one of a first seating position (Sf) corresponding to a first driving position, and a second seating position (Sr) corresponding to a second driving position, where the second seating position (Sr) is opposite to the first seating position (Sf). The vehicular structure (C) is configured to be moved between at least one lowered position in which each final drive housing (FH) is locked to vehicular structure (C) at corresponding first locking positions, and at least one raised position in which each final drive housing (FH) is locked to vehicular structure (C) at corresponding second locking positions.