A01B61/042

System and method for monitoring the operational status of tools of an agricultural implement

A system for monitoring the operational status of ground-engaging tools of an agricultural implement. The system includes a frame and an assembly including an attachment structure configured to be coupled to the frame and a ground-engaging tool pivotably coupled to the attachment structure at a pivot point. The system further includes a shear pin at least partially extending through both the attachment structure and ground-engaging tool to prevent pivoting of the ground-engaging tool about the pivot point. Additionally, the system includes a sensor configured to detect a load applied through a pivot member extending through at least one of the frame or assembly at any pivot point between the frame and the ground engaging tool. The system further includes a controller, communicatively coupled to the sensor, configured to determine a change in the working condition of the shear pin based on the detected load applied through the pivot member.

Systems and methods for monitoring the presence of a shank attachment member of an agricultural implement
11711990 · 2023-08-01 · ·

A system for monitoring the installation status of shank attachment members of an agricultural implement includes a shank and a shank attachment member coupled to a distal end of the shank. The system also includes a sensor at least partially embedded within the shank at or adjacent to its distal end, with the sensor providing data indicative of an installation status of the shank attachment member relative to the shank. In addition, the system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor, with the controller being configured to determine the installation status of the shank attachment member based on the data received from the sensor.

System and method for monitoring the operational status of tools of an agricultural implement utilizing connectivity

A system for monitoring the operational status of ground-engaging tools of an agricultural implement. The system includes a frame and an assembly including an attachment structure configured to be coupled to the frame and a ground-engaging tool. The ground-engaging tool is pivotably coupled to the attachment structure. The system further includes a shear pin at least partially extending through both the attachment structure and ground-engaging tool to prevent pivoting of the ground-engaging tool about the pivot point when the shear pin is in an operable working condition. Additionally, the system includes an electrical connection through one or more components of the assembly or the shear pin and associated with the shear pin. The system further includes a controller electrically coupled to the electrical connection. The controller is configured to determine a change in the working condition of the shear pin based on an electrical property of the electrical connection.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE STATUS OF A SHANK ATTACHMENT MEMBER OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
20230093751 · 2023-03-23 · ·

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.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A FAILED SHEAR PIN OF A GROUND-ENGAGING SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT

A system for identifying a failed shear pin of a ground-engaging system of an agricultural implement may include a ground-engaging system having an attachment structure coupled to a frame of an agricultural implement, a ground-engaging tool pivotably coupled to the attachment structure at a pivot joint, and a shear pin at least partially extending through the attachment structure and the ground-engaging tool to prevent pivoting of the ground-engaging tool about the pivot joint. The system may further include an operator notification member provided in association with the ground-engaging system and movable between a non-triggered position and a triggered position. Additionally, the system may include a linkage that, upon failure of the shear pin, allows the operator notification member to be moved from the non-triggered position to the triggered position.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE REMAINING FATIGUE LIFE OF A SHEAR PIN OF A GROUND-ENGAGING SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
20220304212 · 2022-09-29 · ·

A system for determining the remaining fatigue life of a shear pin of a ground engaging system of an agricultural implement may include a ground-engaging system having an attachment structure coupled to a frame of the implement, a ground-engaging tool pivotably coupled to the attachment structure, a shear pin prevent pivoting of the ground-engaging tool, and a biasing element configured to bias the ground-engaging tool towards a ground-engaging position. The system may further include at least one sensor configured to generate data indicative of a load on at least one component of the ground-engaging system, and a controller configured to determine a remaining fatigue life of the shear pin based at least in part on the data indicative of the load on the at least one component of the ground-engaging system.

Work machine control systems to monitor ground engagement tools and map obstacles

Work machines, control systems for work machines, and methods of operating work machines are disclosed. A work machine includes a frame structure, a work implement, and a control system. The work implement is coupled to the frame structure and includes at least one ground engagement tool that is configured for movement in response to interaction with an underlying surface in use of the use work machine. The control system is coupled to the frame structure and includes a sensor mounted to the at least one ground engagement tool and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor.

SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR SOIL AND SEED MONITORING
20230089847 · 2023-03-23 ·

A processing system having: a processing unit to execute instructions for processing agricultural data; and a memory to store agricultural data, the processing unit is configured to execute instructions to obtain soil data from at least one sensor of an implement, and to determine, based on the soil data, seed germination data including at least one of time to germination, time to emergence, and seed germination risk for display on a display device.

SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR SOIL AND SEED MONITORING
20230091931 · 2023-03-23 ·

A processing system having: a processing unit to execute instructions for processing agricultural data; and a memory to store agricultural data, the processing unit is configured to execute instructions to obtain properties for seed environment data including at least two of soil color, residue, topography, soil texture and type, organic matter, soil temperature, soil moisture, seed shape and size, seed cold germ, furrow depth, predicted temperature, predicted precipitation, predicted wind speed, and predicted cloud cover, and to determine seed environment data based on the properties.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN OPERATIONAL STATUS OF A SHEAR PIN FOR A GROUND-ENGAGING ASSEMBLY OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
20220295683 · 2022-09-22 · ·

A system for monitoring the operational status of shear pins for ground-engaging assemblies of agricultural implements includes a ground-engaging assembly including an attachment structure pivotably coupling the ground-engaging assembly to a frame of an agricultural implement, a ground-engaging tool pivotably coupled to the attachment structure at a pivot joint, and a shear pin at least partially extending through the attachment structure and the ground-engaging tool to prevent pivoting of the ground-engaging tool about the pivot joint. The system also includes an orientation sensor configured to generate data indicative of an orientation of the attachment structure, and a computing system communicatively coupled to the orientation sensor. The computing system is configured to monitor the orientation of the attachment structure and determine a change in an operational status of the shear pin based on detected changes in the monitored orientation of the attachment structure.