Patent classifications
A01B35/06
System and method for detecting tripping of ground engaging tools based on implement frame motion
In one aspect, a system for detecting tripping of ground engaging tools on an agricultural implement may include a ground engaging tool coupled to an implement frame. Furthermore, the system may include a motion sensor installed on the implement frame, with the motion sensor configured to capture data indicative of motion of the implement frame. Moreover, the system may include a controller configured to monitor the motion of the implement frame based on the data received from the motion sensor. In addition, the controller may be further configured to determine when the ground engaging tool has tripped based on the monitored motion.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE STATUS OF A SHANK ATTACHMENT MEMBER OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
A system for monitoring the installation status of shank attachment members of an agricultural implement includes a shank assembly having a shank extending between a proximal end and a distal end opposite the distal end, with the proximal end of the shank being configured to be coupled to a portion of the agricultural implement. The shank assembly also includes a shank attachment member configured to be coupled to the distal end of the shank. The system further includes a load sensor provided in operative association with the shank assembly and being configured to generate data indicative of a load transmitted through the shank assembly. In addition, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the load sensor, with the computing system being configured to determine an installation status of the shank attachment member relative to the shank based on the data received from the load sensor.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE STATUS OF A SHANK ATTACHMENT MEMBER OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
A system for monitoring the installation status of shank attachment members of an agricultural implement includes a shank assembly having a shank extending between a proximal end and a distal end opposite the distal end, with the proximal end of the shank being configured to be coupled to a portion of the agricultural implement. The shank assembly also includes a shank attachment member configured to be coupled to the distal end of the shank. The system further includes a load sensor provided in operative association with the shank assembly and being configured to generate data indicative of a load transmitted through the shank assembly. In addition, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the load sensor, with the computing system being configured to determine an installation status of the shank attachment member relative to the shank based on the data received from the load sensor.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TRIP MAGNITUDE OF A GROUND ENGAGING TOOL OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
A system for automatically determining a trip magnitude of a ground engaging tool of an agricultural implement includes a ground-engaging system having an attachment structure coupled to a frame of an agricultural implement, a ground-engaging tool rotatably coupled to the attachment structure at a joint, and a biasing element configured to bias the ground-engaging tool towards a predetermined ground-engaging position. The system further includes a trip sensor configured to generate data indicative of a magnitude of rotation of the ground-engaging tool, the trip sensor being at least partially received within the biasing element. Additionally, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the trip sensor, the computing system being configured to determine the magnitude of rotation of the ground-engaging tool based at least in part on the data generated by the trip sensor.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TRIP MAGNITUDE OF A GROUND ENGAGING TOOL OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
A system for automatically determining a trip magnitude of a ground engaging tool of an agricultural implement includes a ground-engaging system having an attachment structure coupled to a frame of an agricultural implement, a ground-engaging tool rotatably coupled to the attachment structure at a joint, and a biasing element configured to bias the ground-engaging tool towards a predetermined ground-engaging position. The system further includes a trip sensor configured to generate data indicative of a magnitude of rotation of the ground-engaging tool, the trip sensor being at least partially received within the biasing element. Additionally, the system includes a computing system communicatively coupled to the trip sensor, the computing system being configured to determine the magnitude of rotation of the ground-engaging tool based at least in part on the data generated by the trip sensor.
Accessory mount for turf or grounds care equipment
An accessory mount comprises: a lateral bar having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first arm connected to the first end of the lateral bar and terminating in a distal end; and a second arm pivotally connected to the second end of the lateral bar and terminating in a distal end. The first and second arms of the accessory mount are configured to engage respective frame portions of a mower or other turf or grounds care equipment, and the pivoting or movement of the second arm relative to the lateral bar adjusts a distance between the distal end of the first arm and the distal end of the second arm. A first clamping assembly may be connected to the first arm, and a second clamping assembly may be connected to the second arm to engage the respective frame portions of the article of turf or grounds care equipment.
SPACE-OPTIMISED GROUND PROCESSING DEVICE
The present application relates to a soil tillage implement (10) having soil tillage tools (12), in particular cultivator tines, wherein the soil tillage implement (10) comprises a frame (14) in order to arrange the soil tillage tools (12) in multiple tool rows (16.1 . . . 16.4) following one another in the working direction (A) oriented transversely to the working direction (A), and a running gear (18) having at least one main wheel (20.1, 20.2) which is spaced apart from a centre longitudinal axis (22) transversely to the working direction (A) by a lateral wheel distance (dr). The running gear (18) is arranged within the frame area in such a manner that with respect to the working direction (A) in front of and preferably behind the running gear (18) as well as to the left and right of the running gear (18) at least one soil tillage tool (12) is arranged. According to the invention, all soil tillage tools (12), which are arranged in the tool row (16.1) located furthest in front of the running gear (18) in the working direction (A), have a lateral tool distance (dw) from the centre longitudinal axis (22) that is smaller than or equal to the lateral wheel distance (dr).
SPACE-OPTIMISED GROUND PROCESSING DEVICE
The present application relates to a soil tillage implement (10) having soil tillage tools (12), in particular cultivator tines, wherein the soil tillage implement (10) comprises a frame (14) in order to arrange the soil tillage tools (12) in multiple tool rows (16.1 . . . 16.4) following one another in the working direction (A) oriented transversely to the working direction (A), and a running gear (18) having at least one main wheel (20.1, 20.2) which is spaced apart from a centre longitudinal axis (22) transversely to the working direction (A) by a lateral wheel distance (dr). The running gear (18) is arranged within the frame area in such a manner that with respect to the working direction (A) in front of and preferably behind the running gear (18) as well as to the left and right of the running gear (18) at least one soil tillage tool (12) is arranged. According to the invention, all soil tillage tools (12), which are arranged in the tool row (16.1) located furthest in front of the running gear (18) in the working direction (A), have a lateral tool distance (dw) from the centre longitudinal axis (22) that is smaller than or equal to the lateral wheel distance (dr).
REDUCTION OF SHARE WEAR
The present invention relates to a soil tillage implement having soil tillage tools in particular tine-type tools such as wing share cultivator tines or goosefoot share cultivator tines, and a centre longitudinal axis, wherein the soil tillage implement comprises a number n of soil tillage tools, which are arranged in one or more tool rows following one another in the working direction and oriented transversely to the working direction, and comprises a number s of disc tools which are arranged in one or more disc rows following one another in the working direction and oriented transversely to the working direction and located in the working direction in front of the soil tillage tools. The soil tillage tools comprise at least a first tool region and a second tool region and the first tool region, through its exposed arrangement, is subjected to greater wear than the second tool region. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing such a soil tillage implement.
REDUCTION OF SHARE WEAR
The present invention relates to a soil tillage implement having soil tillage tools in particular tine-type tools such as wing share cultivator tines or goosefoot share cultivator tines, and a centre longitudinal axis, wherein the soil tillage implement comprises a number n of soil tillage tools, which are arranged in one or more tool rows following one another in the working direction and oriented transversely to the working direction, and comprises a number s of disc tools which are arranged in one or more disc rows following one another in the working direction and oriented transversely to the working direction and located in the working direction in front of the soil tillage tools. The soil tillage tools comprise at least a first tool region and a second tool region and the first tool region, through its exposed arrangement, is subjected to greater wear than the second tool region. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing such a soil tillage implement.