A01B71/06

Work vehicle

A tractor includes a link mechanism and a power extractor. The link mechanism includes a top link, a right lower link, and a left lower link. A work apparatus is connectable to the link mechanism to move the work apparatus upward and downward. The power extractor is connectable to a power input of the work apparatus to take power from a power source and supply the power to the work apparatus. The power extractor is located at a position lower than a lowest position of the right lower link and a lowest position of the left lower link.

AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE WITH IMPLEMENT-SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL PROFILES

An agricultural vehicle includes a driveline, an interface, and a control system. The driveline includes an engine, a transmission, and a power take off (PTO). The interface is configured to removably couple an implement with the agricultural vehicle. The implement configured to perform an agricultural function. The control system includes processing circuitry configured to obtain an indication of a type of the implement that is removably coupled with the agricultural vehicle. The processing circuitry is also configured to determine a profile for at least the transmission based on the type of the implement that is removably coupled with the agricultural vehicle. The profile defines an operating parameter for at least the transmission such that the transmission operates in a specific manner for the type of the implement. The processing circuitry is also configured to operate at least the transmission according to the operating parameter of the profile.

AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE WITH IMPLEMENT-SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL PROFILES

An agricultural vehicle includes a driveline, an interface, and a control system. The driveline includes an engine, a transmission, and a power take off (PTO). The interface is configured to removably couple an implement with the agricultural vehicle. The implement configured to perform an agricultural function. The control system includes processing circuitry configured to obtain an indication of a type of the implement that is removably coupled with the agricultural vehicle. The processing circuitry is also configured to determine a profile for at least the transmission based on the type of the implement that is removably coupled with the agricultural vehicle. The profile defines an operating parameter for at least the transmission such that the transmission operates in a specific manner for the type of the implement. The processing circuitry is also configured to operate at least the transmission according to the operating parameter of the profile.

Articulated apparatus for towing a rotary driven implement from a towing vehicle

An articulated towing apparatus pulls a rotary driven implement in a forward working direction across a ground surface behind a towing vehicle. The apparatus includes a longitudinal frame pivotally connected at a leading end to the towing vehicle by a coupling frame and pivotally connected at a trailing end to a wheeled frame that supports the implement thereon. The coupling frame defines lateral and vertical pivot axes between the longitudinal frame and the towing vehicle. A drive line, connected between a power take-off of the towing vehicle and the implement, includes (i) a longitudinal drive shaft extending at a downward slope, and (ii) an output for connection to the implement that is rotatably supported on the wheeled frame.

Self-adjusting PTO clutch engagement method based on real-time inertial load estimation

A method for controlling PTO clutch engagement includes determining a first change in clutch speed based on an inertial load of a PTO implement. The method also includes determining a second change in clutch speed based on a threshold amount of energy of a PTO clutch. The method further includes determining a third change in clutch speed between the first change in clutch speed and the second change in clutch speed. The method also includes adjusting a clutch current based on the third change in clutch speed.

Self-adjusting PTO clutch engagement method based on real-time inertial load estimation

A method for controlling PTO clutch engagement includes determining a first change in clutch speed based on an inertial load of a PTO implement. The method also includes determining a second change in clutch speed based on a threshold amount of energy of a PTO clutch. The method further includes determining a third change in clutch speed between the first change in clutch speed and the second change in clutch speed. The method also includes adjusting a clutch current based on the third change in clutch speed.

OFF-BOARD POWER AND IMPLEMENT COUPLER FOR A WORK VEHICLE
20190123617 · 2019-04-25 ·

An implement coupler including an electrical generator configured to generate electric power in response to a mechanical force provided by a power takeoff of a work vehicle. The implement coupler includes a support frame and an adjustment mechanism operatively connected to the support frame, wherein the adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the position of the support frame with respect to the work vehicle. The generator is located on the support frame and is operatively connected to the power takeoff. The implement coupler further includes a drive shaft connected to the power takeoff and to the generator, an electrical coupler electrically coupled to the generator to provide access to the generated electrical power wherein the electrical coupler includes an output configured to provide the generated electrical power, and a line coupler including a connector configured to couple to source of material and to deliver the material.

Self-aligning driveshaft coupler
10253821 · 2019-04-09 · ·

A self-aligning driveshaft coupler includes a receiving clutch having a spiral channel around its neck, and a locking clutch assembly with a first ring shaped member and a second ring shaped member that rotate together. A locking pin extends radially from the second ring shaped member and into the spiral channel and pulls the locking clutch assembly toward the receiving clutch as the receiving clutch rotates. A plurality of drive pins extend axially from the first ring shaped member and engage the receiving clutch when the locking pin is at the end of the spiral channel.

Agricultural baling machines

An agricultural baling machine including: a frame; a connection point for attaching to a towing vehicle; a plunger in a bale-forming chamber; a driveline for taking power from the towing vehicle and causing reciprocal rectilinear motion of the plunger in the bale-forming chamber; and a drawbar member that provides a mechanical link between the connection point and the frame. The drawbar member is rotatably coupled to the frame such that the height of the connection point relative to the frame of the baling machine is adjustable.

Agricultural baling machines

An agricultural baling machine including: a frame; a connection point for attaching to a towing vehicle; a plunger in a bale-forming chamber; a driveline for taking power from the towing vehicle and causing reciprocal rectilinear motion of the plunger in the bale-forming chamber; and a drawbar member that provides a mechanical link between the connection point and the frame. The drawbar member is rotatably coupled to the frame such that the height of the connection point relative to the frame of the baling machine is adjustable.