DEERE & COMPANY Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160093945 | Breakaway Mast - A sensor mounting bracket for attachment to a vehicle including a mast configured to support a sensor at a first end, a base pivotably connected to the mast at a second end, a shock absorber attached between the mast and the base, wherein the base is attached to a vehicle and the shock absorber predisposes the mast to either a deployed position or a stowed position. | 03-31-2016 |
20160091568 | METHODS OF ESTIMATING ROTOR MAGNET TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - At least one example embodiment discloses a method of estimating a rotor magnet temperature of a motor. The method includes determining an applied voltage during operation of the motor at an operating point, obtaining a reference value associated with the operating point and associated with a reference temperature and determining an estimated rotor magnet temperature based on the applied voltage and the reference value. | 03-31-2016 |
20150378359 | System And Method Of Material Handling Using One Or More Imaging Devices On The Transferring Vehicle And On The Receiving Vehicle To Control The Material Distribution Into The Storage Portion Of The Receiving Vehicle - First imaging device collects first image data, whereas second imaging device collects second image data of a storage portion. A container identification module identifies a container perimeter of the storage portion in at least one of the collected first image data and the collected second image data. A spout identification module is adapted to identify a spout of the transferring vehicle in the collected image data. An image data evaluator determines whether to use the first image data, the second image data, or both based on an evaluation of the intensity of pixel data or ambient light conditions. An alignment module is adapted to determine the relative position of the spout and the container perimeter and to generate command data to the propelled portion to steer the storage portion in cooperative alignment such that the spout is aligned within a central zone or a target zone of the container perimeter. | 12-31-2015 |
20150356722 | System And Method Of Material Handling Using One Imaging Device On The Receiving Vehicle To Control The Material Distribution Into The Storage Portion Of The Receiving Vehicle - A single imaging device collects image data of a storage portion. A container module identifies a container perimeter of the storage portion in at least one of the collected image data. A spout module is adapted to identify a spout of the transferring vehicle in the collected image data. An arbiter determines whether to use the image data based on an evaluation of the intensity of pixel data or ambient light conditions. An alignment module is adapted to determine the relative position of the spout and the container perimeter and to generate command data to the propelled portion to steer the storage portion in cooperative alignment such that the spout is aligned within a central or target zone of the container perimeter. | 12-10-2015 |
20150337945 | SHAFT RETENTION AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A shaft retention and lubricating fluid delivery system and method are described, such as for mounting a pinion shaft to a pinion carrier and providing lubricating fluid to a pinion and pinion bearing. A retaining pin fits inside a pinion shaft radially bore and a pinion carrier radially bore to constrain the axial and rotational movement of the pinion shaft relative to the pinion carrier. Pressurized lubricant and centrifugal force from pinion carrier rotation aids in maintaining the retaining pin in a retaining position. When the pinion carrier is not rotating, a cap screw prevents the retaining pin from disengaging. An annular gap passage between the cap screw and the interior of the pinion shaft allows lubricating fluid to reach the shaft, pinion and pinion bearing. | 11-26-2015 |
20150336456 | FLUSH MOUNTED TRACTOR EXHAUST OUTLET - A flush mounted tractor exhaust outlet includes a plastic tractor hood panel sandwiched between an outlet ring and a support plate. Spacers are provided between the outlet ring and the support plate. An air passage is provided between the support plate and an outlet plate that does not contact the plastic tractor hood panel. | 11-26-2015 |
20150334920 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SENSING A POSITION OF A VEHICLE OR GUIDING A VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO ONE OR MORE PLANT ROWS - A first sensor is associated with the first arm to provide a first sensor signal response indicative of a first position or first movement of the first arm with respect to the first row. A second sensor is associated with the second arm to provide a second sensor signal response indicative of a second position or second movement of the second arm with respect to the first row, or second row. A data processor is adapted to estimate a center point of the first row or a center point between the first row and the first row, or second row based on targeting substantial symmetry in the first sensor signal response and the second sensor signal response as an indication that a longitudinal axis of the vehicle is aligned with the center point, for example. | 11-26-2015 |
20150334919 | CROP SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH IMMEDIATE GAP DETECTION - An agricultural machine includes a crop row sensor which has a movable paddle which interacts with plants in the crop row, and which periodically generates a sensor signal representing a position of the paddle. A signal processing system includes a memory which stores a plurality of sensor signals. The system determines a minimum magnitude of the stored sensor signals, and generates a drop rate signal representing a change in the sensor signal in a period of time. A gap detection unit generates the gap signal if the minimum signal is less than a threshold and if the drop rate is greater than a drop rate threshold. Thus, the system generates a gap signal when the paddle encounters a gap in the crop row. | 11-26-2015 |
20150323012 | SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR BEARINGS - A seal assembly is disclosed for a bearing having first ring with a first inner surface, a second ring with a second inner surface, and at least one bearing member disposed between the first and second inner surfaces. An exterior seal with a first plurality of lips is attached to an exterior backing, the exterior backing engaging the first ring of the bearing to hold the first plurality of lips against the second inner surface of the second ring. An interior seal with a second plurality of lips is attached to an interior backing, the interior backing engaging the second ring of the bearing to hold the second plurality of lips against the first inner surface of the first ring. The second plurality of lips may be configure differently than the first plurality of seal lips. The interior backing may be oriented between the exterior seal and the interior seal. | 11-12-2015 |
20150319929 | System and Method for Sensing and Mapping Stalk Diameter - A system for sensing the diameter of stalks of plants senses the position of a laterally movable member arranged to contact a stalk of a plant located within an elongate gap in a row harvesting unit to determine and map the stalk diameters. | 11-12-2015 |
20150313077 | ROTARY CUTTING DECK HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A rotary cutting deck height of cut adjustment mechanism includes a front pair of height of cut arms and a rear pair of height of cut arms, each height of cut arm pivotably mounted at an angle to a rotary cutting deck. A height of cut rod extends between a front height of cut arm and a rear height of cut arm on each side of the deck. A height of cut adjustment screw is rotatable to extend or retract each height of cut rod. A linkage is provided between the pair of height of cut adjustment screws, so that the angle of the height of cut arms may be adjusted from a single point. | 11-05-2015 |
20150305247 | CALIBRATION OF TENSIONING SYSTEM - A sensor assembly and method is described for calibrating a tensioning system. A first movement of a slack arm of the tensioning system may be identified. It may be determined that the slack arm has been maintained in a first calibration position for a first predetermined time interval, and a first calibration setting for the slack arm may be determined based upon the first calibration position. A second movement of a slack arm of the tensioning system may be identified. It may be determined that the slack arm has been maintained in a second calibration position for a second predetermined time interval, and a second calibration setting for the slack arm my be determined based upon the identified second calibration position. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305246 | TUCKER FINGER OVER-CENTER PROTECTION - A knotter table of a baler includes a plurality of tucker finger assemblies which each aid in tying together ends of a set of twine strands so as to tie a loop of twine about a bale formed in a baling chamber. Each tucker finger assembly includes a tucker finger defined by a plate pivotally mounted alongside a baling chamber needle slot for being pivoted horizontally between a standby position, wherein the tucker finger is entirely to one side of the needle slot, and a working position, wherein the tucker finger is pivoted across the needle slot. A stop arrangement is provided for being engaged by the tucker finger or by an operating linkage coupled to the tucker finger in the event that the tucker finger pivots a preselected distance beyond a desired working range so as to prevent the operating linkage from going over-center and causing linkage damage. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305224 | RESIDUE MONITORING AND RESIDUE-BASED CONTROL - A computer-implemented method and a control system are described for controlling operations involving residue. The method includes executing a first operation on a field with an implement resulting in residue on the field. A first image is captured with a camera assembly of an area of the field that is ahead of or behind the implement. The first image is analyzed to determine an indicator of residue coverage on the field. A subsequent operation on the field is executed, one or more aspects of which are controlled based upon the determined indicator of residue coverage. | 10-29-2015 |
20150300471 | POWER TRAIN FOR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE POWER TRANSMISSION - A power train and related vehicle are described for continuously variable transmission of power. A gear set includes first and second input components and an output component. An engine provides mechanical power to the first input component and, when a clutch device is in a first state, to a first continuously variable power source (“CVP”). With the clutch device in a second state, the first CVP is decoupled from the engine. A second CVP receives non-mechanical power from the first CVP, and converts the non-mechanical power to mechanical power. When a brake device is not engaged, the second CVP provides the resulting mechanical power to the second input component. When the brake device is engaged, the brake device prevents the second input component from rotating. | 10-22-2015 |
20150296711 | MOWER DECK LEVELING SYSTEM - A mower deck leveling system includes first and second electric actuators that change the spacing between a first side of the mower deck and a lawn and garden tractor frame, and the spacing between a front of the mower deck and the lawn and garden tractor frame. First and second sight levels on the mower deck indicate if the first side of the mower deck is level with a second side of the mower deck, and if the front of the mower deck is level with the back of the mower deck. At least one electric switch in the operator station is connected to the electric actuators. | 10-22-2015 |
20150292608 | MULTI-MODE POWER TRAINS - A power train and related vehicle are described for multi-mode power transmission. A first continuously variable power source (“CVP”) may convert rotational power received by the engine for transmission to a second CVP. A variator assembly may receive rotational power from the second CVP at a first input and directly from the engine at a second input. A control assembly may include one or more output components and a plurality of clutch devices arranged between the one or more output components and the variator assembly and engine. In a first state of the control assembly, the plurality of clutch devices may collectively provide direct power transmission between the engine and the one or more output components. In a second state of the control assembly, the plurality of clutches may collectively provide power transmission between the variator and the one or more output components. | 10-15-2015 |
20150289447 | QUICK CHANGE ROTARY MOWER BLADE ASSEMBLY - A quick change rotary mower blade assembly includes a mower blade attached to a blade assembly pin that is inserted into an internal bore in a spindle extending through a housing under the mower deck. A blade retainer on the lower end of the spindle has a pair of notches holding and locking the mower blade in place. | 10-15-2015 |
20150282383 | ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY FOR AN INVERTER - An electronic assembly for an inverter comprises a substrate having a dielectric layer and metallic circuit traces. A plurality of terminals are arranged for connection to a direct current source. A first semiconductor and a second semiconductor are coupled together between the terminals of the direct current source. A primary metallic island (e.g., strip) is located in a primary zone between the first semiconductor and the second semiconductor. The primary metallic island has a greater height or thickness than the metallic circuit traces. The primary metallic island provides a heat sink to radiate heat. | 10-01-2015 |
20150282291 | ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY FOR AN INVERTER - An electronic assembly for an inverter comprises a substrate having a dielectric layer and metallic circuit traces. A plurality of terminals are arranged for connection to a direct current source. A first semiconductor and a second semiconductor are coupled together between the terminals of the direct current source. A primary metallic island (e.g., strip) is located in a primary zone between the first semiconductor and the second semiconductor. The primary metallic island has a greater height or thickness than the metallic circuit traces. The primary metallic island provides a heat sink to radiate heat. | 10-01-2015 |
20150280633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MODULATION OF AN INVERTER - A current measurement module is adapted to measure an observed current level for the inverter. A data processor or mode controller accesses a stored representation of first current level versus rotor speed output at which a total harmonic distortion level is less than threshold total harmonic distortion level. The data processor or mode controller enables the inverter to use SVPWM (space vector pulse width modulation) if the observed current level is less than the first current level for the measured or determined rotor speed. Further, the data processor or mode controller enables the inverter to use DPWM (discontinuous pulse width modulation) if the observed current level is greater than or equal to the first current level for the measured or determined rotor speed. | 10-01-2015 |
20150280619 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MODULATION OF AN INVERTER - A current measurement module is adapted to measure an observed current level for the inverter. A data processor or mode controller accesses a stored representation of first current level versus rotor speed output at which a total harmonic distortion level is less than threshold total harmonic distortion level. The data processor or mode controller enables the inverter to use SVPWM (space vector pulse width modulation) if the observed current level is less than the first current level for the measured or determined rotor speed. Further, the data processor or mode controller enables the inverter to use DPWM (discontinuous pulse width modulation) if the observed current level is greater than or equal to the first current level for the measured or determined rotor speed. | 10-01-2015 |
20150280187 | BATTERY COMPARTMENTS WITH SERVICE PLATFORMS - Battery compartments with service platforms are disclosed. An example battery compartment apparatus includes a housing to store at least one battery of a working machine. A cover is removably attached to the housing and the cover is positionable between an operable position and a service position. A tray to hold the at least one battery is disposed on a base of the housing. The cover at least partially supports the tray in the service position. | 10-01-2015 |
20150267815 | SEAL INSTALLATION GUIDE SLEEVE - A seal installation guide sleeve for installing a radial lip seal onto a shaft. The radial lip seal includes a flexible sealing lip. The guide sleeve includes a cylindrical lip engaging surface, and includes an annular flange portion extending from the cylindrical lip engaging surface. The guide sleeve also includes a plurality of tabs extending from the annular flange portion. The guide sleeve is pre-installed in the radial lip seal such that the flexible sealing lip engages the cylindrical lip engaging surface, thereby protecting the flexible sealing lip from damage as the radial lip seal is installed onto the shaft. | 09-24-2015 |
20150257340 | GATE POSITION CONTROL OF ROUND BALE DISCHARGE - An agricultural round baler has an electronic control unit (ECU), a bale diameter sensor, a gate position sensor, and an electro-hydraulic valve that controls the flow to the gate lift cylinder. The ECU determines the height to which the gate must be raised based on the bale diameter. When the gate reaches the desired height, the ECU closes or restricts the electro-hydraulic valve for a brief period of time thereby momentarily slowing or stopping gate the gate. Momentarily trapping the bale between the gate and ground allows the bale to come to rest before the bale is released from the baler. The gate can then be fully opened so that the tractor and baler can be moved clear of the bale before closing the gate. | 09-17-2015 |
20150253801 | MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL GRIP FOR WORK VEHICLES - A control grip is disclosed for off-road vehicles that functions as a combined stabilizing support and multi-function implement control device for the vehicle operator. The control grip includes a structural frame providing a mounting base with upright supports for a grab bar. The control grip mounts various control switches, which can vary in quantity, configuration, position and function depending on the work vehicle type. In one configuration, a pair of control switches are mounted at the distal end of the control grip, one switch positioned for manipulation by the operator's thumb for controlling a first range of motion of the implement, and a second switch positioned to be manipulated by the operator's thumb and/or index finger for controlling the implement's second range of motion. The control switch placement enables the operator to actuate one or both of the switches while maintaining a firm grip on the grab bar during operation. | 09-10-2015 |
20150252898 | SHIFT INTERLOCK FOR A TRANSMISSION - A transmission interlock assembly is described. A shift rail may include an interlock passage containing at least one interlock member. First and second gear engagement devices mounted to the shift rail may include, respectively, first and second interlock indents. The interlock member may extend into the first or the second interlock indent when, respectively, the first or the second gear engagement device is in neutral. With both gear engagement devices in neutral, as the first (or second) gear engagement device is moved to engage a gear, the interlock member may be urged out of the first (or second) indent and into the second (or first) indent, the interlock member thereby preventing the second (or first) gear engagement device from moving out of neutral. | 09-10-2015 |
20150250099 | MATERIAL COLLECTION PARKING SYSTEM - A material collection parking system having a hopper connected to a rear discharge chute from a mower deck on a lawn tractor. The system includes a pair of front and a pair of rear parking support legs, at least one of the pairs of legs being independently moveable between a stowed position along a side wall of the hopper and a deployed position supporting the hopper on a ground surface. The material collection system has a low dump configuration and a high dump configuration providing unobstructed sight lines and rear visibility for the operator during rear collection in the stowed position on the lawn tractor. | 09-10-2015 |
20150247604 | SPLINED SHAFT COUPLING ARRANGEMENT - The disclosure provides an improved splined shaft coupling including an inner shaft having at least one external spline and an outer shaft having an internal cavity configured to receive and mate with the inner shaft at a connection interface and having at least one internal spline configured to engage the external spline(s) at a shaft coupling. At least one of the inner and outer shafts has a channel positioned at the connection interface. A seal is disposed in the channel. The seal has at least one fluid passage configured to meter a fluid at a defined rate to the spline coupling. | 09-03-2015 |
20150247566 | COMPOSITE SHAFT WITH CORE INSERT - The disclosure provides an improved shaft design. The design includes an elongated annular shaft body, having an outer surface and defining a hollow cavity, and a core insert disposed in the hollow cavity. The shaft body has one or more radial flow ports that align with at least one fluid conduit in the insert. A pin couples the insert to the shaft body to prevent rotation of the insert relative to the shaft body. The shaft and the insert can be of different materials, for example, such that the density of the insert is less than that of the shaft body. | 09-03-2015 |
20150247561 | GEAR ASSEMBLY - A transmission assembly for an agricultural vehicle comprises a first transmission unit, a second transmission unit coupled to the first and a third transmission unit coupled to the second. The second transmission unit comprises an input shaft, an output shaft and two countershafts, the input shaft drives the countershafts and the countershafts drive the output shaft. The third transmission unit comprises an input shaft, which is drivingly coupled to an output shaft located in parallel thereto. The first transmission unit comprising a planetary drive and a sun gear of the first transmission unit, the input shaft and the output shaft of the second transmission unit, and the input shaft of the third transmission unit are located coaxial to each other, wherein an output of the first transmission unit is connected to the input shaft of the second transmission unit and the output shaft of the second transmission unit is connected to the input shaft of the third transmission unit. | 09-03-2015 |
20150247511 | RESERVOIR WITH DRAINING COMPARTMENT - A fluid reservoir comprises a first compartment, a second compartment, a port, a drain, and a tube. The port is fluidly connected to the first compartment and positioned at a port height. The drain is fluidly connected to the first compartment and the second compartment. An entrance to the drain is positioned in the first compartment at a drain entrance height which is lower than the port height. The tube is fluidly connected to the first compartment and the second compartment. An entrance to the tube is positioned in the first compartment at a tube entrance height which is higher than the drain height. | 09-03-2015 |
20150247451 | RESERVOIR PRESSURIZATION - A vehicle comprises a forced induction engine, fluid reservoir, engine controller, and sensor. The fluid reservoir is pneumatically connected to intake air of the forced induction engine. The engine controller is in communication with the forced induction engine and configured to control the forced induction engine. The sensor is in communication with the engine controller and is configured to measure a pressure within the fluid reservoir and communicate it to the engine controller. The controller is configured to derate the engine when the pressure within the fluid reservoir is above a first pressure. | 09-03-2015 |
20150239510 | VEHICLE CAB TILT APPARATUS - A vehicle comprises a frame, a cab, a viscous mount, and a pin. The frame comprises a first pin receptor. The cab comprises a second pin receptor. The viscous mount comprises a third pin receptor and a frame mount. The frame mount is connected to the frame. The third pin receptor is movable within a limited range relative to the frame mount. The pin is received by the first pin receptor, the second pin receptor, and the third pin receptor and defines a tilt axis about which the cab may rotate relative to the frame. A clearance between the pin and the first pin receptor is greater than a clearance between the pin and the second pin receptor and a clearance between the pin and the third pin receptor. | 08-27-2015 |
20150239470 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - A method for controlling vehicle speed comprises sensing a position of an operator input, engaging a retarder upon the position falling below a first threshold, modifying a retarding force exerted by the retarder based on the position while the retarder is engaged and the position is below a second threshold, and disengaging the retarder upon the position rising above the second threshold. | 08-27-2015 |
20150239343 | MULTI-MODE POWER TRAINS WITH DIRECT-DRIVE LOCK-UP - A multi-mode power train and multi-mode vehicle are disclosed. A power-conversion device is in communication with an engine via a direct mechanical power-transfer connection extending from the engine to the power-conversion device. A continuously variable power source (CVP) is in communication with the power conversion device via an intermediate power-transfer connection. A lock-up device with first and second engagement states is provided between the engine and the power-conversion device or the CVP. With the lock-up device in the first engagement state, mechanical power from the engine is converted by the power-conversion device for use by the CVP, with the CVP using the converted power to provide mechanical power to a power-output connection. With the lock-up device in the second engagement state, the engine transmits mechanical power through the lock-up device to the power-output connection. | 08-27-2015 |
20150236632 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING A MACHINE USING A TORQUE COMMAND LIMIT DERIVED FROM A CURRENT LIMIT AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - At least one example embodiment discloses a method of controlling an alternating current (ac) machine. The method includes determining or retrieving a current limit for the ac machine, determining a characterized peak current value based on a voltage-to-speed ratio of the ac machine, determining current command values for the ac machine based on at least one of the torque command limit and a torque command for the ac machine, determining current command values for the ac machine based on the torque command limit and controlling the ac machine based on the current command values. | 08-20-2015 |
20150233464 | GEARBOX LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A high speed gearbox includes a housing which encloses a rotating gear and a volume which contains oil and air. The gear has an outer first surface exposed to the volume and has a second surface exposed to the environment. A vent arrangement includes first and second passages formed in the gear. The second passage extends axially part way into the gear and has an outer end exposed to the second surface. The first passage extends radially from the first surface to the second passage. A check valve is mounted in the second passage and permits one-way flow of air from the volume to the environment. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230406 | CONVEYER FOR A MATERIAL PROCESSING MACHINE - A material processing machine includes a rotary conveyer for delivering material to a material conditioner. The conveyer has a rotatable body and a paddle is mounted on the body. The paddle includes a support portion having a radially outer end and a radially inner end which is attached to the body. The outer end is not ahead of the inner end with respect to a direction of rotation of the body. The paddle also includes a lip portion which is supported by the support portion. The lip portion is forward or advanced with respect to the outer end of the support portion, with respect to the direction of rotation of the body. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230405 | CONVERGING DRUM AND STRIPPER ARRANGEMENT - A mowing implement includes an improved crop and forage material converging arrangement for a wide mowing implement equipped with a rotary cutter bar and powered converging drums. One or more stripper elements are mounted for rotation with one or more converging drums so as to limit the tendency for cut material to wrap around the converging drums, and to more consistently transfer the cut material to the material discharge zone. Each stripper element can be located and dimensioned to sweep a path a near an adjacent converging drum and pass in close proximity to an auger of the mowing implement to effectively guide and converge material. Each stripper elements can be an oblong plate configured and arranged to strip cut material from an adjacent converging drum and deflect the stripped material towards a material discharge zone of the implement. | 08-20-2015 |
20150226291 | DRY VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE MECHANISM - A variable drive includes a rotatable drive shaft, a fixed sheave fixed axially relative to the drive shaft and mounted for rotation with the drive shaft, and a movable sheave mounted for axial movement relative to the drive shaft. A plurality of drive fingers project from one of the sheaves. A plurality of recesses are formed in the other sheave. Each drive finger is movably received by a corresponding one of the recesses. A bearing member is interposed between the drive fingers and the other sheave. The bearing member includes a plurality of bearing fingers. Each bearing finger is positioned between one of the drive fingers and a wall of a corresponding one of the recesses. | 08-13-2015 |
20150217943 | BELT TENSIONER FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A belt tensioner assembly is described for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path with a seed-transport belt, the seed-transport belt being contained by a belt housing and supported by a fixed belt support. An adjustment mechanism may have an input member accessible from outside the belt housing and a positioning member disposed within the belt housing, the positioning member changing positions in response to user input applied to the input member. A transfer mechanism may be coupled to the positioning member and to a movable belt support, and may move in response to the change in positions of the positioning member. User input to the adjustment mechanism may vary the tension of the seed-transport belt by changing the positioning of the positioning member to move the transfer mechanism and drive the movable belt support along a centerline extending between the fixed and movable belt supports. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216115 | SEED-DOUBLE ELIMINATOR FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A seed-double eliminator is described for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path. The seed-double eliminator may include a pocket with a pocket opening exposed to the seed path and a pocket cavity extending away from the seed path. A flexible extension may extend from within the pocket cavity toward the seed path. The flexible extension may be disposed to contact at least one seed of a seed-double pair being moved along the seed path by the seeding machine in order to remove the at least one seed from the seed path. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216114 | VIBRATIONAL SEED-DOUBLE ELIMINATOR FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A vibrational seed-double eliminator (“VSDE”) for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path from a seed pool to a release position and a related planting unit are described. The VSDE may include a vibration strip extending along the seed path along the seed pool. As the seed is moved by the seeding machine along the seed path, the vibration strip may cause the seed to vibrate, thereby removing from the seed path one or more seeds from a seed double. The vibration strip may include a plurality of protrusions extending into the seed path, including rounded, cylindrical or other protrusions. The vibration strip may include various parallel ridges extending into the seed path, or a various recesses extending into the vibration strip and away from the seed path. An automated vibration device may impart vibrational motion to the vibration strip. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216113 | BRUSH CONDITIONER FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A brush conditioner is described for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path with a brush belt having free brush ends and attached brush ends. The brush conditioner may include a conditioning member with a mounting portion and a conditioning portion. The mounting portion may be attached to the brush belt housing and the conditioning portion may angle away from the mounting portion to extend across the seed path. The conditioning portion may thereby contact a portion of the free brush ends to deflect the free brush ends toward the attached brush ends. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216110 | SENSOR AND SENSOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A sensor and sensor mount assembly are described. The sensor may include a sensor body, window, and frame. When the sensor is mounted to a seed delivery system, an alignment tab or recess on the sensor or the delivery system may mate with an alignment recess or tab included on the other of the sensor and the delivery system. The sensor frame may include a side flange proximate the sensor window, which may seat in a recess on the delivery system when the sensor is mounted to the delivery system. A mounting tab or groove on one of the sensor or the delivery system may be oriented at an oblique angle with respect to a seed path, and may seat in an obliquely angled mounting groove or tab included on the other of the sensor or the delivery system, in order to mount the sensor to the delivery system. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216102 | AERATOR WITH VARIABLE DELAY OF CORING HEAD - An aerator with variable delay of the coring head includes a lift/lower control on an aerator control panel that raises and lowers a coring head and starts or discontinues rotation of a coring head crankshaft that reciprocates a plurality of coring tines. A delay timer provides a variable time period between starting to raise or lower the coring head and the rotation of the crankshaft. A switch is provided on the control panel to preset the time period. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216101 | AERATOR WITH ACTIVE TURF CALIBRATION OF GROUND SENSOR - An aerator with active turf calibration of a ground sensor that provides signals to a controller relating to changes in slope of a ground surface. The controller adjusts the position of a coring head based on signals from the ground sensor. The controller determines an offset from a neutral position of the ground sensor based on signals from the ground sensor on a flat surface during aeration compared to the neutral position of the ground sensor on a flat surface from static calibration. | 08-06-2015 |
20150214864 | CONTROL SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE CONTROL UNITS FOR RESOURCE LOAD SHARING - The present disclosure relates to a vehicle including a plurality of electric motors configured to drive a plurality of traction devices. The vehicle includes a first controller configured to control a first electric motor and a second controller configured to control a second electric motor. The first controller and the first electric motor are coupled to a first communication network, and the second controller and the second electric motor are coupled to a second communication network. The second controller includes synchronization logic operative to synchronize control of the second electric motor by the second controller with control of the first electric motor by the first controller based on a synchronization signal provided by the first controller over a communication link. | 07-30-2015 |
20150208586 | BALER PLUNGER-POSITION SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A sensor assembly and method is described for determining the position of a reciprocating plunger of a baler. A first sensor may detect at least one location of a crank arm driving the plunger as the crank arm rotates. A second sensor may detect a rotation of a crank gear that drives the rotation of the crank arm. A controller may determine a position of the reciprocating plunger relative to a baling chamber based upon, at least in part, the detected crank arm location and the detected rotation of the crank gear. | 07-30-2015 |
20150204434 | HIGH SPEED GEARBOX VENT - A high speed gearbox includes a housing which encloses a rotating gear and a volume which contains oil and air. The gear has an outer first surface exposed to the volume and has a second surface exposed to the environment. A vent arrangement includes first and second passages formed in the gear. The second passage extends axially part way into the gear and has an outer end exposed to the second surface. The first passage extends radially from the first surface to the second passage. A check valve is mounted in the second passage and permits one-way flow of air from the volume to the environment. | 07-23-2015 |
20150204252 | FINDING TOP DEAD CENTER FOR A RECIPROCATING PISTON - A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computer system is described for identifying top dead center of a reciprocating piston. A piston is progressed in a first direction along a first piston stroke included in the cyclical motion, toward an expected top dead center position of the piston. A plurality of piston positions and corresponding pressure indicators are determined during the first-direction progression of the piston. The piston is progressed in a second direction along a second piston stroke included in the cyclical motion, toward the expected top dead center position of the piston. A plurality of piston positions and corresponding pressure indicators are determined during the second-direction progression of the piston. One or more symmetric aspects of the first- and second-direction data are determined, and an updated top dead center position is determined based upon, at least in part, the symmetric aspects. | 07-23-2015 |
20150197919 | CONFIGURABLE SEAT ASSEMBLY FOR WORK VEHICLES - The present disclosure relates to a configurable seat assembly for a vehicle, a vehicle having a configurable seat assembly, and a method of reconfiguring a configurable seat assembly. The configurable seat assembly can be configured between two work configurations and includes a detachable seat panel that can be moved out of the way of an operator when the operator is reconfiguring the configurable seat assembly and moving between the two work configurations. | 07-16-2015 |
20150195992 | Draper Roller with Active Retracting Cleat Crop Stripper - A stripper roller ( | 07-16-2015 |
20150192132 | MATERIAL-CONVEYING DUCT WITH ADJUSTABLE GEOMETRY - An adjustable material-conveying duct and a flow area adjustment device are described. The duct may include two wall sections, the second wall section having two mounting connections, oriented at an angle with respect to one another. When the second wall section is mounted to the first wall section via a first mounting connection, the wall sections form a first angle in a flow channel of the duct. When the second wall section is mounted to the first wall section via a second mounting connection, the wall sections form a second, different angle in the flow channel. A flow sensor, controller and automatic adjustment device may also be utilized to control the orientation of the wall sections. | 07-09-2015 |
20150192094 | Power System Comprising an EGR System - A power system including an engine, an intake system, an exhaust system, and an EGR system. The intake system is coupled to the engine and receives a fresh intake gas, the fresh intake gas having a fresh intake gas pressure. The exhaust system is coupled to the engine and expels an exhaust gas, the exhaust gas having an exhaust gas pressure. The EGR system is positioned so as to couple the intake system and the exhaust system. The EGR system does not comprise an EGR cooler. The EGR system bypasses periodically a portion of the fresh intake gas around the engine, from the intake system to the exhaust system, when the fresh intake gas pressure is greater than the exhaust gas pressure. | 07-09-2015 |
20150189835 | PITCHED PROFILE PRE-CUTTER TINE - A pre-cutter tine has a relatively wide working face which is pitched or canted relative to a plane extending vertically to an axis of rotation of a pre-cutter rotor carrying a plurality of the tines arranged helically about the axis. The pitched working face of adjacent tines acts to support the crop being cut as the pitched working faces advance the crop toward the pre-cutter knives which are spaced such that the working faces of adjacent tines pass on opposite sides of a given knife. The working faces of the tines may be pitched such as to cause the engaged crop to be conveyed inwardly as well as to the rear by the tines. | 07-09-2015 |
20150185095 | METHODS OF TORQUE ESTIMATION AND COMPENSATION AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - At least one example embodiment discloses a method including measuring phase currents associated with one or more stator windings of the machine, estimating terminal voltage values based on the measured phase currents representations of the machine and based on at least one of a duty cycle and a dead time ratio of the machine, transforming the terminal voltage values to derive direct and quadrature voltage representations consistent with the measured phase currents, determining a terminal power of one or more terminals of the machine, the terminal power directly based on one of the estimated terminal voltage values and direct and quadrature voltage representations of the machine and current command values and determining an estimated shaft torque of the machine based on the terminal power in accordance with at least one efficiency value based on machine parameters from a characterization of the machine. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184726 | MULTI-MODE INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - An infinitely variable transmission includes a clutch, a brake and a first planetary gear set, including first and second components, and a double planetary gear set, including input and output components and additional third and fourth components. The first component receives power from an engine. The double planetary set sums mechanical power from the first planetary set and an infinitely variable power source (“IVP”). The third component receives mechanical power from a IVP. The second component directly transmits power to the input component. The clutch directly controls power transmission between the first and second components. The brake engages the fourth component to stop its rotation. The output component receives mechanical power directly from the input component and the fourth component. During operation of the engine, controlled actuation of the brake and the clutch causes the output component to be powered by the infinitely variable power source but not by the engine. | 07-02-2015 |
20150177086 | THREE POINT HITCH DRAFT SENSING SYSTEM - A draft sensing mechanism for a three point hitch includes a hitch frame attached to a frame of a vehicle. The hitch frame includes left and right link supports for coupling to left and right draft links and left and right draft bars. Each draft bar has a first portion attached to a corresponding one of the link supports, and a second portion positioned rearwardly and inwardly with respect to its first portion. Draft forces applied by the draft links to the link supports are transmitted to the second portions of the draft bars. A linkage unit sums the draft forces from the draft bars and includes a draft force transducer which generates a draft force signal in response to deflection of the draft bars. | 06-25-2015 |
20150173292 | THREE POINT HITCH DRAFT SENSING SYSTEM - A draft sensing mechanism for a three point hitch includes a hitch frame attached to a frame of a vehicle. The hitch frame includes left and right link supports for coupling to left and right draft links and left and right draft bars. Each draft bar has a first portion attached to a corresponding one of the link supports, and a second portion positioned rearwardly and inwardly with respect to its first portion. Draft forces applied by the draft links to the link supports are transmitted to the second portions of the draft bars. A linkage unit sums the draft forces from the draft bars and includes a draft force transducer which generates a draft force signal in response to deflection of the draft bars. | 06-25-2015 |
20150149053 | SUPPLEMENTAL POWER ATTACHMENT FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle attachment and control system for a vehicle attachment are described. The attachment includes a chassis configured to be attached to a vehicle with an onboard power source. The attachment includes an attachment power source supported by the chassis and an energy storage device supported by the chassis and configured to receive power from the attachment power source. The attachment includes a control system configured to transmit a signal to, and receive a signal from, the attachment power source and/or the energy storage device. The control system, the attachment power source, and the energy storage device are configured to provide power from the attachment power source and the energy storage device, via power transfer connections between the vehicle, or an associated implement, and the attachment power source or the energy storage device. | 05-28-2015 |
20150144541 | WATER FILTER SAND LEVEL SENSOR - A water filter sand level sensor is positioned inside a water filter and detects if a sand level in the water filter is above or below a critical level. The sand level sensor is connected to an indicator outside the water filter that provides a visual or audible signal regarding the sand level in the water filter. The sand level sensor may be a light dependent resistor detecting light from a light emitting diode and having a resistance that decreases with increasing incident light intensity. The sand level sensor also may be an ultrasonic transducer transmitting ultrasonic energy bursts vertically down through the water filter to the sand level and determining a time difference between a transmitted and a reflected signal. | 05-28-2015 |
20150135866 | SEALED GUARD FOR MOTOR GRADER DRAFT APPARATUS - A draft apparatus for a motor grader comprises a draft frame, a circle, a moldboard, a circle drive, a guard, and a seal. The circle comprises a circle gear. The circle is connected to the draft frame for rotation relative to the draft frame about an axis of the circle gear. The moldboard is mounted to the circle for rotation therewith about the axis. The circle drive is mounted to the draft frame and comprises a pinion engaging the circle gear to rotate the circle and the moldboard about the axis. The guard depends from the draft frame so as to provide radial cover of the circle gear and the pinion relative to the axis. The seal establishes a sealed connection between the guard and the circle. | 05-21-2015 |
20150134175 | LOCATION-BASED MATERIAL GATHERING - A computer-implemented method and control system for gathering material is described. One or more vehicles may include an intake mechanism for material and a location-tracking system. A current orientation of the intake mechanism is identified based upon location information from the tracking system. A current orientation of the material is determined based upon historical location information for the material. A target orientation of the intake mechanisms is determined based upon the current orientation of the material. Movement of the intake mechanism is thus directed toward the determined target orientation. | 05-14-2015 |
20150132072 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR AN IMPLEMENT - An implement includes a frame, a tower, a manifold, and a retractable mount. The manifold is attached to the tower. The retractable mount attaches the tower and manifold to the frame and is configured to allow the tower and manifold to move between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the frame. A distance between the manifold and the frame is greater in the extended position than in the retracted position. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130930 | System for Measuring a Liquid Level and Orientation - A system including a container, an imaging structure, an image capturing device, and a processor. The container at least partially surrounds a liquid. The liquid has a liquid surface that is defined by a quantity of the liquid in the container, a shape of the container, and an orientation of the container relative to a horizontal plane. The imaging structure is positioned in the container. The image capturing device captures an image of the liquid surface and the imaging structure. The processor is in communication with the image capturing device for analyzing a characteristic of the image, and for determining an attribute therefrom. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130929 | System for Determining a Liquid Quantity and Orientation - A system including a vessel, an image capturing device, and a processor. The vessel at least partially contacts a liquid, wherein the liquid has a liquid surface that is defined by a quantity of the liquid, a shape of the vessel, and an orientation of the vessel relative to a horizontal plane. The image capturing device is spaced apart from the liquid surface and captures an image thereof. The processor is in communication with the image capturing device for analyzing a characteristic of the image and determining an attribute of the liquid therefrom. | 05-14-2015 |
20150128921 | Exhaust Manifold Comprising an EGR Passage and a Coolant Passage - Disclosed is an exhaust manifold that comprises an exhaust gas passage, an EGR passage, and a coolant passage. The exhaust gas passage extends fluidly between an exhaust gas inlet and an exhaust gas outlet positioned downstream thereof. The EGR passage extends fluidly between an EGR inlet and an EGR outlet positioned downstream thereof. The EGR inlet is defined by the exhaust gas passage. A coolant passage extends fluidly between a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet positioned downstream thereof. The coolant passage overlaps the exhaust gas passage and the EGR passage. The exhaust gas passage is configured to cool the exhaust gas, and EGR passage is configured to cool the recirculated portion of the exhaust gas. | 05-14-2015 |
20150122374 | DISK SAW FELLING HEAD WITH HYDRAULIC LINE ROUTING THROUGH HORN SECTION - According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a disk saw felling head has a fore-aft dimension, a lateral dimension, and a vertical dimension such that the fore-aft dimension, the lateral dimension, and the vertical dimension are perpendicular to one another. The disk saw felling head comprises a frame comprising a first mounting post, a second mounting post, a motor housing, and a horn section, The first and second mounting posts are configured for attaching the disk saw felling head to a base machine and spaced laterally apart from one another relative to the lateral dimension and extending vertically relative to the vertical dimension. The horn section is mounted to a top portion of the first mounting post and a top portion of the second mounting post relative to the vertical dimension. | 05-07-2015 |
20150120158 | PITCH-BASED SHIFTING - A computer-implemented method and a control system are described for controlling the shifting of a vehicle, at least in part, according to its pitch. The method includes using a pitch-detection mechanism to determine one or more indicators of the pitch of the vehicle. The method includes receiving, at one or more computing devices, a signal associated with the pitch indicators and determining a pitch value for shifting. The method further includes determining, by the one or more computing devices, a shift procedure based upon, at least in part, the determined pitch value and implementing the shift procedure to effect a shift operation for the vehicle. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120148 | ELECTRIC IMPLEMENT POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An electric implement power management system includes an electronic controller that monitors total electric implement load and commands a transmission to reduce the speed of the traction drive wheels below the desired traction drive speed if the total electric implement load reaches a maximum allowable load. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120103 | SLIP-RESPONSIVE VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - A drive and control system is provided for a towing vehicle pulling a towed implement, such as a tractor pulling a scraper. The drive system includes an engine which drives a generator for generating electric power. A towing vehicle electric drive motor is connected to driven wheels of the towing vehicle through a transmission. An assist or implement electric drive motor is drivingly connected to driven wheels of the implement. A power distribution unit controls distribution of electric power from the generator to the towing vehicle and implement drive motors. A control unit controls the power distribution unit as a function of an operator set power split, an operator set maximum wheel slip, sensed wheel slip and other sensed parameters. | 04-30-2015 |
20150117998 | WORK VEHICLE WITH LOADER CONTROLLED CAB TILTING - A work vehicle includes a front axle, a rear axle, a chassis, a cab pivotally coupled to the chassis, a boom movably mounted on the chassis, and a boom cylinder for raising and lowering the boom. A rear suspension member raises and lowers the cab with respect to the rear axle. A front suspension member raises and lowers the chassis and the cab with respect to the front axle. An operator controlled command unit generates boom raise and lower signals. An electronic control unit (ECU) is connected to the front suspension member, the rear suspension member and the command unit. If vehicle speed is below a threshold speed, the ECU automatically operates the front and/or the rear suspension members to raise and lower the cab to improve visibility of the loader from the cab in response to the command unit operating the boom. | 04-30-2015 |
20150117938 | COUPLER ASSEMBLY - A coupler pin couples an output sleeve of rotary unit to an input member of a rotary sensor with interference fits. The coupler pin has a first part and a second part. A key groove is formed in an inner surface of a coupling bore in the output sleeve. The first part is received by the coupling bore, and the first part has a key member which is received by the key groove. The second part has a key slot formed therein. The input member has a key. The key has a slip fit with a first part of the key slot and has an interference fit with a second part of the key slot. The key projects inwardly from a wall of a coupling bore in the input member. The second part is divided into a plurality of sections by axially extending cross-cuts. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115542 | RING SEAL WITH A DOUBLE STEP SEALING JOINT - A ring seal includes a pair of end portions which engage each other in overlapping relationship. Each end portion includes first, second and third fingers which extend along an arc from a body of the seal. The second finger is adjacent to and radially inwardly with respect to the first finger and is shorter than the first finger. The first and second fingers form a Z-shaped seal surface which faces perpendicularly to the axis. The third finger is shorter than the second finger, and is positioned radially outwardly of the second finger. The end portions have complimentary mirror image relationship to each other so that they engage in overlapping relationship. Each finger forms a corresponding radially extending end surface. The body forms a radially extending shoulder. Each finger also forms a corresponding radially inwardly facing side surface. The first and third side surfaces are spaced radially outwardly with respect to the second side surface. | 04-30-2015 |
20150112560 | TORQUE-BASED SHIFTING - A computer-implemented shifting method for a vehicle is described. The method is based upon, at least in part, identifying a reference output torque at an output shaft associated with a transmission of the vehicle. The method includes reducing a torque capacity of an off-going output clutch from a starting capacity and determining a torque load for the off-going output clutch. The method includes maintaining a first transition torque capacity during a first transition period after the determining of the torque load, and increasing a torque capacity of the on-coming output clutch to a second transition torque capacity. The method includes maintaining the second transition torque during a second transition period. The method includes reducing the torque capacity of the off-going output clutch to a first final torque capacity and increasing the torque capacity of the on-coming output clutch to a final torque capacity. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107732 | WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITH FOAM INSERT - A tire assembly includes a wheel rim, a tire mounted on the rim and a foam insert which only partially fills an annular volume enclosed by the tire and rim. The foam insert displaces air within the annular volume. The insert is not bonded to the tire. The insert maintains its shape and its mass distribution within the tire. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107558 | Sealing System for an Engine - A sealing system comprising a cylinder head, a coupler, a fuel injection line, and a cap. The coupler is positioned in the cylinder head, and the fuel injection line extends into the coupler so as to at least partially define a fuel leak passageway therebetween. The fuel injection line extends through the cap, and the cap yieldably urges itself into a seated position in which the cap establishes a first sealed connection with the fuel injection line and establishes a second sealed connection with the coupler, so as to block ingress of moisture into the fuel leak passageway. Additionally, the cap allows movement of itself away from the seated position to an unseated position in response to a pressurized leaked fuel, in the fuel leak passageway, so as to allow the pressurized leaked fuel to flow out of the fuel leak passageway. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107548 | SEALING SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE - A sealing system comprising a cylinder head, a coupler, a fuel injector line, a seal retainer, and a seal. The coupler is positioned in the cylinder head, and the fuel injector line extends into the coupler so as to at least partially define a fuel leak passageway therebetween. The seal retainer yieldably urges the seal towards a seated position in which the seal established a sealed connection between the fuel injector line and the coupler, so as to block ingress of moisture into the fuel leak passageway. Further, the seal retainer allows movement of the seal away from the seated position to an unseated position in which the sealed connection between the fuel injector line and the coupler is broken in response to pressurized leaked fuel, in the fuel leak passageway, so as to allow the pressurized leaked fuel to flow out of the fuel leak passageway. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107209 | Height Sensor for Harvesting Head - A height sensor ( | 04-23-2015 |
20150107116 | DEBRIS VENT FOR A SAW BLADE HOUSING - A saw assembly and saw blade housing are disclosed. The housing includes a pocket portion configured to expose a portion of the saw blade for cutting of material. The housing includes an enclosure portion configured to enclose a portion of the saw blade that is not exposed by the pocket portion. The housing includes an entrance region through which the saw teeth pass during operation of the saw blade in order to enter the enclosure portion from the pocket portion. The housing includes an exhaust vent located within the enclosure portion of the housing and downstream of the entrance region, from the perspective of the operational rotation of the saw blade. The exhaust vent is configured to redirect debris material entering the enclosure portion of the housing via the entrance region, the debris material being redirected in a forward direction from the perspective of a cutting operation utilizing the saw blade. | 04-23-2015 |
20150104127 | LUBRICATION OF POWER TRANSFER COMPONENTS - An apparatus for lubricating power transfer components is described. The apparatus includes a first shaft enclosed by a housing with a main cavity, and an inboard bearing and an outboard bearing supporting the first shaft. An inboard bearing cavity and an outboard bearing cavity surround, respectively, the inboard and outboard bearings. Lubrication fluid flows from an entrance port in the housing, through a flow passage within a wall of the housing to the inboard bearing cavity, through a flow passage within the first shaft from the inboard bearing cavity to the outboard bearing cavity, and through an overflow port in a wall of the outboard bearing cavity. A second shaft provides rotational power to the first shaft (e.g., via an idler gear). A lubrication deflector, such as a frustoconical deflector, surrounds a portion of a second shaft and extends into the main cavity of the housing. | 04-16-2015 |
20150101440 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CONTROL FOR A WORK VEHICLE - A multifunction control for a work vehicle provides a control lever mounted control grip forming a hand rest, pommel and control face. The hand rest is ergonomically contoured to support an under side of a vehicle operator's hand in a neutral position. The operator can position the control front to back and laterally with the hand in a relaxed state. The operator can move the control in one lateral direction by contacting the pommel with a finger and in the opposite direction by contacting the control face, or guard thereon, with a thumb. One or more control switches can be mounted on the control face in reach of the thumb and also at a frontal location in reach of a finger. The switches can be activated without straining or repositioning the hand on the hand rest. | 04-16-2015 |
20150101300 | Header Height Sensor - A header height sensor arrangement ( | 04-16-2015 |
20150096772 | Reversible Plough - A reversible plough with a frame for a 3-point hitch attachment comprises a frame with lower first and second and an upper third attachment point for attachment to a 3-point hitch. A vertical pivot axle supports a plough tool carrier for pivotable movement. The upper third attachment point is located on a vertical pivot plate in a first upper pivot point. A second lower pivot point of said plate is connected to a transversel pivot axis on the frame and a third upper pivot point of said plate is connected to a control link. When the upper link of the 3-point hitch moves backwards, then the plate pivots and moves the control link backwards as well. Said control link extends towards the rear end portion of the frame and is connected to a link arrangement pivotally supported by the vertical pivot axle and connected to the plough tool carrier. | 04-09-2015 |
20150087364 | FRAME FOR A RECIPROCATING SIEVE - A sieve frame ( | 03-26-2015 |
20150084309 | WORK VEHICLE CHASSIS ARTICULATION JOINT - An articulated chassis work vehicle has an articulation joint rotatably coupling separate engine and equipment frames of the vehicle chassis. The articulation joint can have upper and lower joint assemblies. One or both of the upper and lower joint assemblies are constructed and arranged so that a corresponding bearing assembly is located between a single tab-like lug of each frame. In one arrangement, the articulation joint does away with clevis connections at both the upper and lower joint assemblies such that the available space within the articulation joint defined between the innermost upper and lower lugs is not reduced by additional lug and bearing components of either joint assembly. | 03-26-2015 |
20150077557 | VEHICLE AUTO-MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM - An automatic control system moves a vehicle so that it can be coupled to an implement. The vehicle has propulsion and steering controls which respond to electronic input signals. A visual target is mounted on the implement. Vehicle mounted cameras generate images of the target. A motion control unit receives and processes the images, and generates vehicle movement commands as a function of the images which are communicated to the propulsion and steering controls. The motion control unit includes a perception engine connected to the cameras, a controller connected to the perception engine, and a vehicle/operator interface which is connected to the controller, and to the propulsion and steering controls. The perception engine captures images from the cameras, un-distorts the images, and searches for the target. If the target is found, the perception engine recovers vehicle posture information and transmits said information to the controller. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077045 | ROBOTIC MOWER INDUCTIVE CHARGING STATION - A robotic mower inductive charging station includes a plurality of transmitter coils mounted on a horizontal base structure in a pattern for inductive charging of a robotic mower that may enter and approach the charging station from any direction. The horizontal base structure may have a plurality of slots, perforations or holes covering at least about 50% of the base structure's surface area. | 03-19-2015 |
20150073618 | AUTOMATIC IMPLEMENT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - An identification system is provided for a vehicle-implement system wherein a selected one of a plurality of different implements is coupled to the vehicle. Each of the plurality of implements has a unique corresponding component or actuator. A component sensor senses a condition of the component, such as the position of the piston of a hydraulic cylinder. The sensor generates a sensor signal which has a signal characteristic (such as a frequency) which has a plurality of values. each frequency value is unique to a corresponding one of the components. A signal processing unit receives the sensor signal and identifies the selected implement as a function of the value of the characteristic of the sensor signal. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070209 | Navigation Based on Locations of OFDM Transmitters - A moving signal receiver determines a plurality of signal receiver positions and corresponding ranges to the moving signal receiver from a first terrestrial transmitter by, while positioned at each of a plurality of distinct positions, determining a position of the moving signal receiver based on signals received from one or more respective sources distinct from the first terrestrial transmitter; and while determining the position of the moving signal receiver, concurrently obtaining a respective range to the moving signal receiver from the first terrestrial transmitter. The moving signal receiver computes a location of the first terrestrial transmitter based on the plurality of signal receiver positions and corresponding ranges. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068182 | MATERIAL COLLECTION SYSTEM SENSOR - A material collection system sensor includes an ultrasonic sensor mounted in a collection container above a discharge chute from a lawn and garden tractor mower deck. The ultrasonic sensor provides data to an electronic control unit representing the distance between a material pile in the collection container and the ultrasonic sensor. The electronic control unit filters out data that fails to meet certain pre-specified criteria and correlates the distance data to a fill level of the collection container. A fill level indicator such as a visual display is connected to the electronic control unit and displays information about any fill level of the collection container. | 03-12-2015 |
20150063988 | Power System Including a Variable Geometry Turbocompound Turbine - Disclosed is a power system having a turbocharger, a VG turbocompound turbine, and a controller. The turbocharger has a turbine coupled to a compressor, and the VG turbocompound turbine positioned downstream of the turbine relative to a direction of a flow of an exhaust gas flowing through the turbine and the VG turbocompound turbine. The controller sends a signal to adjust a geometry of the VG turbocompound turbine so as to adjust a boost level being provided by the turbocharger. | 03-05-2015 |
20150060508 | ARTICLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An article mounting assembly mounts an article to a horizontally extending ballast weight support of a utility vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a coupling member, a plate and a pair of brackets. The coupling member is attached to and spaced apart from the plate. Each bracket has a front end coupled to the coupling member and has a rear end coupled to the weight support. Each bracket is movably coupled to the coupling member so that the spacing between the brackets is adjustable. The article may be a container in which the plate forms a wall of the container, or the article may be a shelf or a component supported by the brackets. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059715 | EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MOUNT - An EGR cooler mount comprising an inlet port, an outlet port positioned downstream of the inlet port, and a leak off passage. The inlet port is configured to receive fuel, and the outlet port is configured to distribute the fuel to a fuel tank. The leak passage is positioned fluidly between the inlet port and the outlet port, and is positioned in the EGR cooler mount. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059713 | INTAKE MANIFOLD - An intake manifold comprising an intake gas duct, an EGR duct, an EGR flow measurement system, and a mixing duct. The intake gas duct allows the fresh intake gas to flow therethrough. The EGR flow measurement system defines a portion of an EGR duct and measures a differential pressure of the recirculated exhaust gas passing through the EGR flow measurement system. The mixing duct is positioned downstream of the intake gas duct, and it is also positioned downstream of the EGR duct. The mixing duct, which is integrally formed into the EGR flow measurement system, mixes the fresh intake gas and the recirculated exhaust gas into a mixed intake gas. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059307 | ARTICULATED HARVESTING HEAD LOAD SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - An articulated harvesting head load sensor arrangement is provided that includes two harvesting head sections ( | 03-05-2015 |
20150055794 | SOUND FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - A feedback system is configured for providing a feedback sound representative of a first vehicle sound of a first vehicle and a second vehicle sound of a second vehicle. The feedback system comprises a first vehicle data bus of the first vehicle and a second vehicle data bus of the second vehicle. A first wireless communication device communicates with the first vehicle data bus and is configured to communicate first vehicle sound. A second wireless communication device communicates with the second vehicle data bus and is configured to communicate second vehicle sound. An electronic data processing system comprises a third wireless communication device configured to receive the first and second vehicle sound. A sound integration module is configured to form or determine the feedback sound from the first and second vehicle sound. A sound generator module is configured to communicate the feedback sound to a user. | 02-26-2015 |
20150054657 | SOUND FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - A feedback system is configured for providing a feedback sound representative of a first vehicle status of a first vehicle and a second vehicle status of a second vehicle. The feedback system comprises a first vehicle data bus of the first vehicle and a second vehicle data bus of the second vehicle. A first wireless communication device communicates with the first vehicle data bus and is configured to communicate first vehicle status data. A second wireless communication device communicates with the second vehicle data bus and is configured to communicate second vehicle status data. An electronic data processing system comprises a third wireless communication device configured to receive the first and second vehicle status data. A sound integration module is configured to form or determine the feedback sound from the first and second vehicle status data. A sound generator module is configured to communicate the feedback sound to a user. | 02-26-2015 |
20150053488 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE PULLING A TOWED IMPLEMENT - A drive and control system is provided for a towing vehicle pulling a towed implement, such as a tractor pulling a scraper. The drive system includes a diesel engine which drives a generator for generating electric power. A tractor axle drive motor is connected to driven wheels of the tractor through a transmission. An assist drive motor is drivingly connected to driven wheels of the scraper. A power distribution unit controls distribution of electric power from the generator to the tractor and implement assist drive motors. A control unit controls the power distribution unit as a function of an operator set power split, and other sensed parameters. A one-way clutch prevents over-speed of the assist drive motor. | 02-26-2015 |
20150053435 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE PULLING A TOWED VEHICLE - A drive system is provided for a towing vehicle pulling a towed vehicle, such as a tractor pulling a scraper. The drive system includes a diesel engine which drives a generator for generating electrical power. Tractor drive motors are drivingly connected to driven wheels of the tractor. An assist drive motor is drivingly connected to driven wheels of the scraper. A power distribution unit controls distribution of electric power from the generator to the tractor and assist drive motors. A control unit controls the power distribution unit as a function of vehicle speed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150047918 | VEHICLE POSITIONING SYSTEM - A vehicle includes an operator station, a propulsion system, a steering system a hitch, and a vehicle positioning system. The positioning system includes positioning controls outside the operator station of the vehicle and adjacent to the hitch, such as on a rear fender. The positioning controls include a forward switch, a reverse switch, a left switch and a right switch. A controller is connected to the positioning controls, to the propulsion and steering systems. The controller moves the vehicle forward or rearward in response to actuation of the forward or reverse switches. The controller operates the steering system in response to actuation of the left or right switches. The steering system may include a brake control valve which brakes one of a pair of driven wheels while the other driven wheel is rotating. The steering system may include a steering control valve which is operable to turn steerable wheels. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047811 | MULTI-UNIT COOLING SYSTEM WITH DYNAMIC BAFFLE - A cooling system for a work vehicle includes first heat exchanger, a fan spaced apart from the first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger extending between the fan and the first heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger spaced apart from the second heat exchanger and extending between the fan and the first heat exchanger, A baffle plate is pivotally to a first position reducing air flow through the first heat exchanger and to a second position reducing air flow through the second heat exchanger. The baffle plate is pivoted by a linear actuator. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047804 | PIEZOELECTRIC COOLING SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a piezoelectric system for controlling the temperature of a fluid. The system includes a body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to be electrically coupled to a current source. The system also includes a membrane disposed between the first portion and second portion. The membrane is configured to be electrically coupled to the current source. A plurality of members is integrally coupled to the second portion and extend in a direction opposite the first portion. The plurality of members is configured to couple a fluid line to the system. The first portion or membrane is configured to receive a current from the current source to control a temperature output from the second portion. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047311 | WRAP DEVICE FOR A ROUND MODULE BUILDER - A wrap device for communicating a wrap to a bale chamber of a round module builder. The round module builder comprises a bale sheave for driving a bale belt to wrap a round module with the wrap. The wrap device comprises a wrap floor. A wrap floor linkage couples the wrap floor to the round module builder. A first sheave and a second sheave are coupled to the wrap floor. A wrap floor belt is supported by the first and second sheaves. An actuator is coupled to at least one of the wrap floor linkage and the wrap floor to move the wrap floor from a disengaged position to an engaged position. In the disengaged position, the wrap is not communicated to the bale chamber. In the engaged position, the wrap floor belt engages the bale belt and communicates the wrap to the bale chamber. | 02-19-2015 |
20150046064 | ENGINE OPERATION WITH AIR SYSTEM MODEL - A system is described for modeling various states of an operating engine and the adjustment of one or more operating characteristics of the engine based upon such modeling. A representative rate of change of a system mass for an engine is determined based upon, at least in part, a first state equation. A first representative mass flow approximating a mass flow across a throttle is determined based upon, at least in part, a second state equation. A second representative mass flow approximating a mass flow across an exhaust gas recirculation valve is determined based upon, at least in part, a third state equation. Determining the first representative mass flow includes specifying a throttle time constant modifier for the second state equation. Determining the second representative mass flow includes specifying an exhaust gas recirculation valve time constant modifier for the third state equation. | 02-12-2015 |
20150039163 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL A DUAL FUNCTION WORK MACHINE - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for controlling power for a work machine. An example method disclosed herein includes identifying an energy storage level of an energy storage device; identifying a transmission setting of the work machine; and determining whether to control a function of the work machine using power from the energy storage device or power from a second power source different from the energy storage device based on the energy storage level and the transmission setting. | 02-05-2015 |
20150032287 | Tire Load Sensing System - A vehicle tire load sensing system includes distance sensors mounted on the vehicle near each tire. The distance sensors generate distance signals representing a distance from the sensor to a track that is left in the soil during forward vehicle travel. Pressure sensors generate tire pressure signals. A temperature sensor senses the ambient temperature. A control unit receives the distance signals, the pressure signals and the temperature signals. The control unit compensates the distance signals as a function of the sensed temperature. The control unit generates filtered distance signals, and determines a tire deflection value from the filtered distance signal. The control unit determines the tire load as a function of the tire deflection value, the pressure signal and stored information relating tire load to tire deflection and tire pressure. | 01-29-2015 |
20150028563 | WIDE SWING DRAWBAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A drawbar support assembly includes a rail member attached to a hitch frame, a slider member and a drawbar support. The slider member is slidable in the rail member. The drawbar support has rollers which rollingly engage the slider member so that the drawbar is swingable laterally. The rail member includes a forwardly facing curved slot which slidably receives the tabs which project from the slider member. A spring unit is coupled between the rail member and the slider member and operates to urge the slider member to a central position relative to the rail member. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027803 | SEALED SPEAKER ENCLOSURE - A speaker enclosure includes a seal and a speaker grille with a tuned port. Mounting tabs are molded in the grille. The seal is engaged by a series of ribs which surround the grille mounting tabs and by a rib which surrounds the tuned port tube of the grille. The tabs have shoulders or stops which locate the grille relative to a front plate of the sound box. The sealing ribs around each tab have a height which provides the correct compression of the rubber foam seal material. As the speaker grille is installed using spring clips, the seal is compressed by the ribs to provide the seal required so that the space behind the speaker only vents through the tuned port. | 01-29-2015 |
20150025708 | Leader-Follower Fully-Autonomous Vehicle with Operator on Side - The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for controlling movement of a vehicle. Movement of an operator located at a side of the vehicle is identified with a plurality of sensors located in the vehicle and the vehicle is moved in a path that maintains the operator at the side of the vehicle while the operator is moving. | 01-22-2015 |
20150023775 | System And Method Of Material Handling Using One Or More Imaging Devices On The Transferring Vehicle To Control The Material Distribution Into The Storage Portion Of The Receiving Vehicle - First imaging device collects first image data, whereas second imaging device collects second image data of a storage portion. A container identification module identifies a container perimeter of the storage portion in at least one of the collected first image data and the collected second image data. A spout identification module is adapted to identify a spout of the transferring vehicle in the collected image data. An image data evaluator determines whether to use the first image data, the second image data, or both based on an evaluation of the intensity of pixel data or ambient light conditions. An alignment module is adapted to determine the relative position of the spout and the container perimeter and to generate command data to the propelled portion to steer the storage portion in cooperative alignment such that the spout is aligned within a central zone or a target zone of the container perimeter. | 01-22-2015 |
20150023771 | WORK VEHICLE BOOM ASSEMBLY PROVIDING IMPROVED VISABILITY - A work vehicle has a boom assembly for a work implement that provides an improved sightline between the cabin and work implement. The boom assembly can be a dual function boom having a wishbone configuration with an elongated body supporting the work implement and at the other end having branch sections extending outwardly at acute angles with open space therebetween. A boom support arch can provide an elevated boom mount on which the boom can pivot about a boom pivot axis at pivots located on the branches of the boom. The boom support arch can have its own pivotal mounting connection to the work vehicle. Actuators, such as hydraulic cylinders, can be coupled to the boom and support arch to independently pivot the boom and the support arch with respect to each other and the work vehicle. | 01-22-2015 |
20150022334 | PROGRESSIVE ALERT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE RESERVOIR FLUID FILL LEVEL - A system provides a progressive feedback alert of reaching a pre-determined fluid level in a reservoir of a work vehicle during filling. The system includes a fill level sensor coupled to the reservoir to detect the rising fluid level during filling and is configured to output real time fill level signals based on the changing instantaneous level of fluid in the reservoir. The system can also have a fluid temperature sensor that outputs a temperature signal based on the fluid temperature in the reservoir. The system also includes a control unit coupled to the fill level and temperature sensors that executes control software to analyze the fill level and temperature signals and output feedback signals proportionate to the instantaneously reservoir fluid levels. Further, the system includes a feedback device connected to the control unit to effect a progressive feedback alert based on the received feedback signals. | 01-22-2015 |
20150013579 | IMPLEMENT WEIGHT TRANSFER WITH FEEDBACK CONTROL - An implement weight transfer system having a feedback control system to vary the amount of weight transfer as product stored on the implement is used. | 01-15-2015 |
20140379196 | ROBOTIC MOWER NAVIGATION SYSTEM - A robotic mower navigation system includes a plurality of sensors on a robotic mower that detect strength and polarity of a magnetic field from an electric current through a boundary wire. An electronic control unit receives data concerning the magnetic field from the plurality of sensors as the robotic mower follows the boundary wire, tracks the data provided by the sensors, compares the data with a reference pattern that defines at least one specified feature of the boundary wire, and provides commands to the robotic mower based on the comparison. The electronic control unit may command the robotic mower to follow a second boundary wire to a remotely located charging station instead of the first boundary wire based on detected features of the boundary wire such as sharp corners or crossings. | 12-25-2014 |
20140376598 | Phase Multi-Path Mitigation - A method for mitigating a multi-path-induced error in a global navigation satellite system comprises, for a respective measurement epoch, obtaining respective representations of a composite signal including a plurality of value-pairs of the composite signal. The method further comprises, with respect to the measurement epoch: obtaining a plurality of coefficients for a set of linear equations based on the plurality of value-pairs of the composite signal; iteratively obtaining solutions for the set of linear equations, thereby solving for a code tracking timing offset, a time delay of a multi-path signal of the composite signal relative to its direct-path signal, and orthogonal representations of the multi-path signal; determining a phase error between the composite signal and the direct-path signal, due to the time delay, in accordance with the orthogonal representations of the multi-path signal; and correcting for the code tracking timing offset and the phase error. | 12-25-2014 |
20140350801 | System And Method Of Material Handling Using One Imaging Device On The Receiving Vehicle To Control The Material Distribution Into The Storage Portion Of The Receiving Vehicle - A single imaging device collects image data of a storage portion. A container module identifies a container perimeter of the storage portion in at least one of the collected image data. A spout module is adapted to identify a spout of the transferring vehicle in the collected image data. An arbiter determines whether to use the image data based on an evaluation of the intensity of pixel data or ambient light conditions. An alignment module is adapted to determine the relative position of the spout and the container perimeter and to generate command data to the propelled portion to steer the storage portion in cooperative alignment such that the spout is aligned within a central or target zone of the container perimeter. | 11-27-2014 |
20140343782 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE AND A VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM - A method or system for controlling a vehicle comprises entering a programming mode or a guidance mode based on user input to a switch. The user can enter a guidance program in accordance with a predetermined sequence of inputs of the switch by the user, where readiness for each successive input is indicated by a light source. A guidance mode is managed for guiding a vehicle in accordance with the entered guidance program. An encoder or sensor can sense a steering angle of a steering system. The steering angle is controlled in accordance with the guidance program if the system or the data processor is operating in a guidance mode. | 11-20-2014 |
20140331634 | CONVERTIBLE MOWER DECK WITH MULCH ON DEMAND ACTUATOR - A convertible mower deck has a plurality of cutting chambers with a rotary cutting blade in each chamber and a side discharge opening from one of the cutting chambers, pivoting gates between the adjacent cutting chambers, and a pivoting side discharge door between a cutting chamber and the side discharge opening. Each of the gates and side discharge door are movable between a discharge or collection position and a mulching position. A mulch on demand actuator includes a switch in an operator station that causes a pivot control plate on a shaft to rotate and move linkages between the gates and door between the discharge or collection position and mulching position. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331630 | END OF CUT SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM - An end of cut speed control system includes a vehicle controller that commands a traction drive system to a reduced ground speed based on the setting of a control to a preset end of cut mode ground speed as a percentage of the mow mode ground speed. The vehicle controller changes the speed from the mow mode to the end of cut mode when a proximity sensor indicates the cutting units are raised to a cross cut position. | 11-13-2014 |
20140326539 | LUBRICATION CONTROL CIRCUIT - In a vehicle having a brake line communicating a brake pressure to a brake, a lubrication control circuit controls flow of lubrication fluid to a brake cooling circuit. The lubrication control circuit includes a lube pressure control proportional valve and a shuttle valve. The lube pressure control valve communicates lube fluid to an inlet of the shuttle valve when lube pressure is above a threshold. When the brake is applied, brake pressure in a pilot line operates on the shuttle valve and the shuttle valve communicates lube fluid to the brake cooling circuit and blocks lube flow to other cooling or lube circuits. | 11-06-2014 |
20140325965 | DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID CONTROL SYSTEM - An engine has an exhaust gas system and a reductant delivery system. The reductant delivery system includes a pump which pumps reductant from a tank an injector which injects reductant into the exhaust gas, and a heater for heating the reductant in the tank. A control system includes an ECU which controls the pump, the injector and the heater as a function of sensed temperatures. The control system includes an idle state, a defrost state, a recirculation state and a heating state. | 11-06-2014 |
20140325419 | VIRTUAL TERMINAL DISPLAY FOR A VEHICLE - A system and method for displaying data associated with an embedded system is provided that may include a vehicle data bus, an electronic control unit, and a display unit. The display unit may be configured to render a graphical user interface for the electronic control unit. Data may be exchanged between the electronic control unit and the display unit via the vehicle data bus in partial compliance with a virtual terminal protocol, where full compliance with the virtual terminal protocol requires that the graphical user interface rendered by the display unit be defined and controlled by the electronic control unit. Contrary to the requirement of full compliance with the virtual terminal protocol, the graphical user interface in the display unit may be defined and controlled by the display unit. | 10-30-2014 |
20140320278 | DUTY CYCLE BASED LIQUID LEVEL DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A DRIVELINE COMPONENT - The present disclosure relates to a detection system for detecting a liquid level in a rotating driveline component. The detection system may include a sensor for detecting the liquid and a receiver for determining the liquid level based at least in part on information detected by the sensor. | 10-30-2014 |
20140318236 | LIQUID LEVEL DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A DRIVELINE COMPONENT - The present disclosure relates to a detection system for detecting a liquid level in a rotating driveline component. The detection system may include a first sensor for detecting the liquid, a second sensor for detecting a rotational position of the driveline component, and a receiver for determining the liquid level based on the first and second sensors. | 10-30-2014 |
20140311113 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE ROBUSTNESS OF AN AUTOMATED UNLOADING SYSTEM - System utilizes stereo cameras to sense the position of a tractor-drawn grain cart relative to a combine during the unloading (on-the-go) process. The sensing system also detects the fill level of grain in the cart and adjusts the relative position of the tractor to the combine to achieve an even fill to the desired fill level. | 10-23-2014 |
20140306638 | METHODS OF DETERMINING MACHINE TERMINAL VOLTAGE AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - At least one example embodiment discloses a control device for controlling an alternating current (ac) machine. The control device includes a processor configured to select a modulation mode from a plurality of modulation modes, determine a plurality of present phase voltages corresponding to phases of an inverter based on the selected modulation mode, the determination compensating for deadtimes associated with the selected modulation mode and phases of the inverter, the inverter configured to drive the ac machine and determine an estimated terminal voltage based on the plurality of present phase voltages. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306637 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ALTERNATING CURRENT MACHINE - In one example embodiment, a device for controlling an alternating current (AC) machine is disclosed. The device includes a processor configured to determine a plurality of instantaneous voltages corresponding to a plurality of phase voltages of an inverter, the inverter driving the AC machine. The processor is further configured to determine an actual line-to-line voltage of the inverter based on the plurality of instantaneous voltages. The processor is further configured to determine a terminal voltage feedback for controlling the AC machine, based on the determined actual line-to-line voltage and a terminal voltage threshold. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306487 | UTILITY VEHICLE OCCUPANT SIDE RETENTION SYSTEM - A utility vehicle occupant side retention system includes a net assembly having a lower edge sliding along a guiderail secured to the utility vehicle. A rear edge of the net assembly may be attached to at least one rear attachment point on a roll over protection structure of the utility vehicle, and a front edge may be releasably attached to a front attachment point on the roll over protection structure. The guiderail may be sloped sufficiently to a vertical peak so the front edge of the net assembly may be releasably attached to the front attachment point on the rollover protection structure only if a part of the lower edge slides forwardly and upwardly to a forward end of the guiderail. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305723 | HYDRAULIC FLUID WARM-UP USING HYDRAULIC FAN REVERSAL - A work vehicle is disclosed including at least one hydraulic actuator that receives hydraulic fluid, and a cooling system that promotes improved warm-up of the hydraulic fluid by directing air from an engine compartment across the hydraulic fluid in a reverse direction to warm the hydraulic fluid. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305398 | CYLINDER HEAD COMPRISING A SHROUD - Disclosed is an engine that comprises an engine block, and the engine block comprises a cylinder. The engine further comprises a cylinder head mounted to the engine block, and the cylinder head comprises an intake valve seat and a shroud. Further yet, the engine comprises a combustion chamber formed at least partially by the cylinder and the cylinder head. The intake valve is configured to travel between a fully closed position seated against the intake valve seat and an opened position displaced from the intake valve seat, thus allowing intake flow through the intake valve seat into the combustion chamber. The shroud only partially surrounds a periphery of the valve and extends along at least a portion of the travel of the intake valve so as to restrict intake flow along only a portion of the intake valve. | 10-16-2014 |
20140300451 | VEHICLE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM - A system for configuring a vehicle that comprises a feature. An electronic tag is coupleable to the feature. The system comprises a reader in communication with the electronic tag. The reader is configured to perform at least one of detecting a presence of the electronic tag, detecting an absence of the electronic tag, and receiving a feature data communicated by the electronic tag. A processor is in communication with the reader. The processor is operable to configure the vehicle based on at least one of the presence of the electronic tag, the absence of the electronic tag, and the feature data. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298259 | RETRACTING SHORTCUT BARS, STATUS SHORTCUTS AND EDIT RUN PAGE SETS - At least one example embodiment discloses a method for generating a touch screen display. The method includes establishing a first run screen associated with a first function of a work vehicle and establishing a second run screen associated with a second function of the work vehicle distinct from the first function and defining an order of appearance of the first run screen and the second run screen within a set of run screens that allows a user to select a run screen in the set of run screens that are displayable in accordance with the defined order. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298241 | RETRACTING SHORTCUT BARS, STATUS SHORTCUTS AND EDIT RUN PAGE SETS - At least one example embodiment discloses a method for generating a touch screen display. The method includes establishing a run screen on the touch screen display, the run screen associated with a function of a work vehicle, configuring the run screen with a retractable toolbar, the retractable toolbar responsive to an action of a user of the touch screen display and deployable over a first portion of the run screen upon the action of the user and otherwise hiding to display a second portion of the run screen, the second portion of the run screen being at least a majority portion of the run screen and defining one or more transient user-definable buttons on the retractable toolbar associated with at least one of the function and the run screen. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298228 | RETRACTING SHORTCUT BARS, STATUS SHORTCUTS AND EDIT RUN PAGE SETS - At least one example embodiment discloses a method for generating a touch screen display. The method includes establishing a run screen on the touch screen display, the run screen associated with a function of a work vehicle, configuring the run screen with a retractable toolbar, the retractable toolbar responsive to an action of a user of the touch screen display and deployable over a first portion of the run screen upon the action of the user and otherwise hiding to display a second portion of the run screen, the second portion of the run screen being at least a majority portion of the run screen and defining one or more transient user-definable buttons on the retractable toolbar associated with at least one of the function and the run screen. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296023 | POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to a power shift transmission ( | 10-02-2014 |
20140294486 | SEALED SPHERICAL JOINT - A spherical joint comprises a socket, a ball stud, and a seal. The ball stud comprises a shaft, an inner ring positioned within an outer ring of the socket and within which the shaft is positioned, and a ring retainer attached to the shaft and retaining the inner ring to the shaft. The ring retainer provides an axial end of the ball stud relative to the axis. The outer ring and the inner ring comprise respectively a first spherical surface and a second spherical surface. The first and second spherical surfaces spherically mate with one another. The seal establishes a sealed connection between the outer ring and the inner ring. The socket and the ring retainer cooperate to provide a motion limiter that limits relative movement between the socket and the ball stud so as to prevent contact between the ring retainer and the seal. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292685 | ACTIVE FEEDBACK INTERFACE FOR TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY - An active feedback interface for a touch screen display that includes display of visual cues to indicate when and where the display was touched by a user. The visual cues may change over a period of time in accordance with a particular active or inactive area of the touch screen contacted by a user finger. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292567 | Arrangement and Method for Position Finding Using a Handset - An arrangement for detecting the position of a handset comprises a vehicle having a positioning signal receiver for receiving signals of the satellites of a positioning system and an electronic processor which, in operation, generates by means of signals received by the positioning signal receiver of the vehicle a local correction signal by means of which the accuracy of a position determined by means of the signals of a positioning signal receiver can be improved. A portable handset is equipped with a positioning signal receiver for receiving signals of the satellites of the positioning system and an electronic processor which, in operation, receives position signals from the positioning signal receiver of the handset, derives from these raw position data of the handset and uses these raw position data for determining the position of the handset. The raw position data of the handset are corrected by means of the local correction signal provided by the processor of the vehicle. | 10-02-2014 |
20140290546 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seeding machine with a seed meter and a seed delivery system for moving seed from a seed meter to a furrow formed in the soil. The delivery system has an endless member moving in a housing about pulleys to move seed from an upper opening in the housing to a lower discharge opening. In one embodiment, a blocking loading surface guides seed from the metering member of the seed meter and into the delivery system. | 10-02-2014 |
20140290504 | AGRICULTURAL BALER NEEDLE STABILIZER - An agricultural baler including a base unit, a plurality of ground engaging devices supporting the base unit and at least one tie system mounted to the base unit. The at least one tie system including a needle moveable relative to the base unit and a needle stabilizer. The needle stabilizer attached to the base unit with the needle stabilizer contacting the needle over a portion of the movement of the needle. | 10-02-2014 |
20140290202 | WRAP INDICATION DEVICE - A round module builder for forming a round module. The round module builder comprising a first module-forming portion configured to receive a crop. A second module-forming portion is pivotally coupleable to the first module-forming portion. The first module-forming portion and the second module-forming portion are configured to rotate the crop into the round module. A wrapping device is coupleable to at least one of the first module-forming portion and the second module-forming portion. The wrapping device is configured to position a wrap onto the round module. A wrap indication device is coupleable to at least one of the first module-forming portion and the second module-forming portion. The wrap indication device is configured to measure an indication of the wrap on the round module. | 10-02-2014 |
20140286802 | MACHINE FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY - In accordance with one embodiment, a machine for generating electrical energy comprises a housing and a shaft rotatable with respect to the housing. An impeller has blades for rotation with the shaft in response to receipt of material from a chute. A first generator assembly comprises first stator windings associated with the housing and a first magnet affixed to the shaft, such that if the impeller rotates an electromagnetic signal energizes the first stator windings based on the flow of material through the chute. | 09-25-2014 |
20140284131 | WORK VEHICLE WITH FLUID ATTENTUATOR - A work vehicle comprises a chassis, a compartment, a vibratory power unit positioned in the compartment and mounted to the chassis to move in vibration relative to the chassis, a pump, a fluid attenuator, and a rigid tube. The pump and the fluid attenuator are mounted to the vibratory power unit to move in vibration relative to the chassis. The rigid tube interconnects the pump and the fluid attenuator for fluid communication therebetween. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283933 | SCR SYSTEM COMPRISING A REDUCTANT DISTRIBUTOR - An SCR system comprising a reductant tank, a return passageway, and a reductant distributor. The return passageway is coupled fluidly to the reductant tank via an outlet of the return passageway. A reductant distributor is positioned at the outlet. The reductant distributor is configured to distribute spatially an undispensed portion of a reductant into the reductant tank from the return passageway. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283491 | MACHINE FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY OR SENSING MATERIAL FLOW - In accordance with one embodiment, a machine for generating electrical energy comprises a housing. A rotor has interior blades for rotation in response to receipt of material. The rotor has an outer surface and an inlet. A first magnet assembly is secured to the outer surface of the rotor. A first stator winding is in electromagnetic communication with the corresponding first magnetic assembly, such that if the rotor rotates a first electromagnetic signal energizes the first stator windings based on the flow of material into or through the inlet. | 09-25-2014 |
20140278696 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE WORK PATHS FOR MACHINES - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for determining a work path for a machine. An example method disclosed herein includes determining whether the auxiliary machine is to assist the host machine in a plurality of work cells in a work area; based on determining whether the auxiliary machine is to assist the host machine in one of the plurality of work cells, assigning an auxiliary power mode for the one of the plurality of work cells, the auxiliary power mode comprising one of a neutral mode or a power assist mode; and in power assist mode, controlling the auxiliary machine to provide auxiliary tractive power in one of the plurality of work cells, and in neutral mode, controlling the auxiliary machine to free wheel in another one of the plurality of work cells. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277966 | AUTOMATED BLADE WITH LOAD MANAGEMENT CONTROL - There is here disclosed an excavation machine having an automatic controlled excavation implement that adjusts the excavation implement to maximize the earth moved in accordance with vehicle operating parameters, and finished terrain parameters. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277905 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MANAGE A FLEET OF WORK MACHINES - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for managing a fleet of work machines. An example method disclosed herein includes determining corresponding performance metrics for a plurality of machine configurations to complete corresponding missions at a work site of an operation; assigning a machine configuration of the plurality of machine configurations to the plurality of missions based on the performance metrics. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277877 | Control and Operator Interface For Combine Having Hybrid Drive - Methods are provided to operate a battery electric drive for a combine to ensure battery charge sufficiency during operation of the drive. One method includes monitoring the actual state of charge (SOC) of the battery pack during combine operation; calculating a running average of the actual SOC over a selected time interval; and adjusting the combine power when the running average SOC deviates from a target SOC. Another method differs in that actual SOC is compared to a bell curve of time related SOC measurements having a mean and standard deviations and only adjusts the combine power when an actual SOC measurement is outside the target SOC by an amount greater than the standard deviations. An operator display includes hybrid system power, RPM gauge, a SOC gauge and a battery pack direction flow of power. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277675 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL MACHINE CONFIGURATIONS - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for controlling machine configurations. An example method disclosed herein includes identifying a machine configuration, the machine configuration comprising a host machine connected to an auxiliary machine; determining a desired trajectory based on at least one of the host machine turning, a desired work path, or an alignment of the host machine and the auxiliary machine; and controlling steering of the auxiliary machine based on a desired trajectory of the host machine. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273785 | WORK VEHICLE HVAC CONTROL BASED ON OPERATOR SEAT DIRECTION - An HVAC control system for directing the flow of air in a work vehicle's HVAC system responds to the orientation of a rotating seat within the work vehicle's cabin. The seat may rotate between at least two operational positions, such that the operator of the work vehicle may control a forward or a rearward implement. The HVAC control system includes one or more detectors for detecting the position of the seat. A control module receives output from the detectors and allows or prevents the flow of air through particular ducts in the HVAC system based on the seat's position. The control module may actuate one or more doors to open and close ducts as needed. The control module may operate a first door to open or close forward ducts and a second door to open or close rearward ducts depending on whether the seat is facing forward or rearward. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271073 | OPEN-CENTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH MACHINE INFORMATION-BASED FLOW CONTROL - A work vehicle is provided including at least one work tool and an open-center hydraulic circuit that supplies hydraulic fluid to operate the at least one work tool. The hydraulic circuit includes a variable displacement pump and a controller in electrical communication with the pump, the controller receiving an electrical input from the work vehicle to control the flow of hydraulic fluid from the pump. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260163 | Cotton Conveying Structure For A Cotton Harvester - A cotton conveying structure for a cotton harvester. The cotton harvester comprising a receptacle. A harvesting structure is configured for harvesting cotton. A first cross auger is in communication with the harvesting structure for receiving cotton therefrom. The first cross auger is coupleable to a forward portion of the cotton harvester. A second cross auger is in communication with the harvesting structure for receiving cotton therefrom. The second cross auger is coupleable to a forward portion of the cotton harvester adjacent the first cross auger. A first duct is in communication with the first cross auger. A first cleaner is in communication with the first duct. A second duct is in communication with the second cross auger and spaced from the first duct. A second cleaner is in communication with the second duct. The first and second cleaners are configured to transfer cotton to the receptacle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140257911 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SCHEDULE REFUELING OF A WORK MACHINE - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for scheduling refueling of a work machine. An example method disclosed herein includes determining a plurality of potential costs of refueling a work machine at a plurality of locations based at least in part on a location of the work machine, a location of a refueling machine, an energy reserve of the work machine, and an energy consumption rate of the work machine to perform one or more tasks of a mission, the energy consumption rate being based at least in part on one or more task parameters, and selecting a refueling location from the plurality of locations based on the plurality of potential costs. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257619 | Coordination of Vehicle Movement in a Field - The illustrative embodiments provide for a number of other vehicles that are moved on a number of paths that is substantially parallel to, and offset to at least one of a first offset side and a second offset side of, the path for the first vehicle. The number of other vehicles is moved along at least a portion of the path in the turn in response to a turn in the path of the first vehicle. The number of other vehicles may be moved from the path to a number of second parallel paths that are substantially parallel to the path after the turn of the first vehicle and offset to an opposite offset side of the first vehicle than the at least one offset side before the turn in response to the first vehicle completing the turn. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251648 | MOTOR GRADER CIRCLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides a circle drive assembly for a motor grader. The circle drive assembly includes a circle member being rotatable about a rotation axis, a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder for rotatably driving the circle member, and a first and second coupling mechanisms. The first hydraulic cylinder has a first end coupled to the first coupling mechanism and the second hydraulic has a second end coupled to the second coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism and second coupling mechanism can be controllably moved between a clamped position and an unclamped position. The first hydraulic cylinder rotatably drives the circle member when the first coupling mechanism is in the clamped position and the second hydraulic cylinder rotatably drives the circle member when the second coupling mechanism is in the clamped position. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251271 | ENGINE IGNITION SHUTDOWN MODULE - An engine ignition shutdown module includes a voltage regulator circuit connected to a key switch, and a pair of isolated MOSFET driver circuits connected to the voltage regulator circuit. Each MOSFET driver circuit charges a capacitor while the key switch is in a run position and the interlock switches are closed, and each capacitor discharges through a resistor for a time delay period once the key switch is moved from the run position to an off position or at least one of the interlock switches are opened. A pair of high voltage output MOSFET transistors are switched on while the capacitors discharge and provide an output to a magneto ignition for the time delay period. | 09-11-2014 |
20140250864 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE CLEANING OF A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - A system for preventing the cleaning of the diesel particulate filter ( | 09-11-2014 |
20140250849 | LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - A system and method for controlling a load on an agricultural harvester ( | 09-11-2014 |
20140250654 | WORK MACHINE WITH DOOR-MOUNTABLE FRESH AIR FILTER - A work machine comprises an operator station, a filter door, and a fresh air filter to filter fresh air that flows from outside the operator station into the operator station. The fresh air filter is mounted to the filter door for movement therewith relative to the operator station. An associated method is disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
20140245733 | IN-LINE PARALLEL STANDPIPE MANIFOLD - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for attenuating fluid ripple in a fluid circuit. A standpipe manifold may include multiple standpipes coupled to a fluid conduit at a same axial location. The multiple standpipes may be configured to attenuate different frequencies of fluid pressure waves passing through the fluid conduit. | 09-04-2014 |
20140238336 | POWER SYSTEM COMPRISING A TURBOCHARGER BYPASS PASSAGE - A power system, comprising a turbocharger, an oil sump, a supply passage, a return passage, and a turbocharger bypass passage. The supply passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to supply oil to the turbocharger. The return passage is positioned fluidly between the turbocharger and the oil sump and is configured to return oil from the turbocharger to the oil sump. The turbocharger bypass passage is positioned fluidly between the supply passage and the return passage. The turbocharger bypass passage comprises a valve that is configured to be in a closed positioned when the turbocharger is in a normal operating mode, and in an open position when the turbocharger is in a failure mode. | 08-28-2014 |
20140237979 | DRAPER BELT PLATFORM WITH ADDITIONAL CONVEYOR IN TRANSITION AREA - A draper platform ( | 08-28-2014 |
20140237978 | FRUSTO-CONICAL CONVEYOR WITH RETRACTING FINGERS - A harvesting header ( | 08-28-2014 |
20140237971 | EXTENDABLE DRIVE SHAFT FOR AUTO HEADER HOOKUP - An agricultural harvester ( | 08-28-2014 |
20140237970 | AUTOMATIC DRIVESHAFT COUPLER FOR AUTO HEADER HOOKUP - An agricultural harvester ( | 08-28-2014 |
20140231543 | BOOM ASSEMBLY JOINTS - A boom structure for a mobile agricultural implement. The boom structure includes a first transversely extending beam member having a first protrusion. The boom structure includes a second transversely extending beam member having a second protrusion. The second transversely extending beam member is spatially offset from the first transversely extending beam member. A plurality of first coupling members are connected to the first protrusion and a plurality of second coupling members connected to the second protrusion. A plurality of connecting members are connected to the first and second coupling members to connect the first and second transversely extending beam members. | 08-21-2014 |
20140231155 | STAND ON MOWER WITH TRACTION DRIVE PEDALS - A stand on mower includes a left foot pedal and a right foot pedal. Each foot pedal is spaced from the other and is dimensioned to support one of the operator's feet. Each foot pedal is biased to a neutral position generally parallel to a horizontal surface of a foot platform located generally between or behind a pair of traction drive wheels. The left foot pedal and the right foot pedal pivot independently forwardly and rearwardly to forward and reverse traction drive positions, and are connected to a pair of wheel motors respectively that rotate each of the traction drive wheels in either forward or reverse based on the traction drive positions of the foot pedals. | 08-21-2014 |
20140222299 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING POWER HEAD ROLLOVER DURING A DUMP OPERATION BY MONITORING FRONT STRUTS - A system is disclosed for preventing power head rollover of a vehicle during a dump operation. The system includes a dump signal indicating when the vehicle is dumping, a strut sensor reading indicating a condition of the front struts, and a controller receiving the dump signal and strut readings, and activating a warning signal when the dump signal indicates the vehicle is dumping and the strut reading indicates the front wheels may be lifted off the ground. The strut sensors can be height, pressure or other types of sensors. The controller can also disable further lifting of the dump body when the dump signal indicates the vehicle is dumping and the strut sensor indicates the front wheels may be lifted off the ground. The system can include a strut limit, and the controller can act based on comparing the strut reading to the strut limit. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216897 | EXTENDABLE CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE SEAL - A conveyor assembly ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140216830 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR STARTING ELECTRICALLY POWERED IMPLEMENTS - A control system is provided for starting electrically powered implements on a vehicle such as a grass mowing machine with electrically powered cutting reels. The electric motors are started at intervals, rather than simultaneously. The intervals between starting each electric motor may be based on pre-defined criteria such as a fixed time constant, voltage, current or speed input from a motor controller for each implement. | 08-07-2014 |
20140215994 | REEL MOWER GRASS CATCHER CARRIER - A reel mower grass catcher carrier includes a bail having side rods under the left and right sides of a grass catcher, a front link having an inverted U-shape and having connected to the left and right side rods and a central portion extending on each side of the grass catcher, and a hanger extending forwardly over the grass catcher and connected to the central portion of the front link. The grass catcher can be installed or removed from the front of the carrier while the bail, front link and hanger stay connected together. | 08-07-2014 |
20140215992 | COMBINE HARVESTER WITH FEEDERHOUSE ARRANGEMENT - A combine harvester ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140215991 | Drive Assembly for an Agricultural Harvesting Platform - A drive arrangement for driving a first sickle bar section ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140212254 | SKID STEER LOADER LIFT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides a lift linkage assembly for a work machine having a work tool. The lift linkage assembly includes a frame, a boom arm, an upper link, a lower link, and a hydraulic actuator. The boom arm is configured to be pivotally coupled to the work tool and has a surface that defines a longitudinal axis. The upper link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The lower link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The hydraulic actuator has a rod that is pivotally coupled to the boom arm and moves between a retracted position and an extended position. The upper link, lower link, and hydraulic actuator are each spaced from the longitudinal axis. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211344 | FAULT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GENERATOR - An electric vehicle is provided having an electric generator and a motor. Generated electrical energy may be routed to a DC bus of an inverter system. The inverter system may be configured to provide the electrical energy to the motor. A controller may detect a fault based on the voltage level of the DC bus. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209335 | DRAWBAR APPARATUS OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A drawbar apparatus for coupling an earth-working tool to a frame of an agricultural implement. The drawbar apparatus comprises a drawbar. The drawbar comprises a first portion coupled to the frame and a second portion. A joint comprises a first bracket comprising a protrusion. The protrusion defines a first aperture. The first bracket is coupled to one of the second portion of the drawbar and the earth-working tool. A second bracket defines a channel configured to receive the protrusion. The channel defines a second aperture on a first side of the channel and a third aperture on a second side of the channel. The second bracket is coupled to the other of the second portion of the drawbar and the earth-working tool. A fastener is positioned through the first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture. The protrusion is configured to move laterally in the channel. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208934 | CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE CONTROL MANAGEMENT FOR A HYDRAULIC TRACK SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a control system of a powered machine. The control system includes a hydraulic motor configured to drive a track system of the machine. The motor is operable with a variable displacement. A control valve is fluidly coupled to the motor. In addition, the control system includes a controller and an electro-hydraulic valve disposed in electrical communication with the controller and fluid communication with the control valve. The electro-hydraulic valve receives a signal from the controller, and based on the signal, the electro-hydraulic valve hydraulically varies the start of control pressure of the motor. | 07-31-2014 |
20140196682 | PRESSURIZED ENGINE ENCLOSURE WITH AIR FILTER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL WORK VEHICLE - An engine enclosure ( | 07-17-2014 |
20140196642 | PLANTING UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE HAVING BLOCKING MEMBER TO CONTROL HAND-OFF OF SEED FROM A SEED METER TO A SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A planting unit for a seeding machine having a seed meter with a metering member that moves seed sequentially along a first path to a release position at which the seed is moving in a first direction and a delivery system adapted to take seed from the metering member at the release position and control movement of the seed from the seed meter to a discharge location adjacent a seed furrow formed in soil beneath the seeding machine. The delivery system, at the release position, moves seed in a second direction along a second path. A blocking member located adjacent the first path immediately preceding the release position prevents movement of the seed in the second direction until the seed has passed the blocking member | 07-17-2014 |
20140196558 | MACHINE FOOT CONTROL OPERATIONAL PATTERN AND METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a foot control pattern for operably controlling an electrohydraulic machine. The machine includes a cab, ground engaging mechanisms, a boom, and a bucket. The foot control pattern includes a machine controller having a plurality of inputs. A first foot control is electrically coupled to a first of the plurality of inputs, where the first foot control is adapted to control the boom. A second foot control is electrically coupled to a second of the plurality of inputs, where the second foot control is adapted to control the bucket. A first hand control is electrically coupled to a third of the plurality of inputs, where the first hand control is adapted to propel and steer the machine. | 07-17-2014 |
20140193230 | HYDRAULIC FLUID WARM-UP - A work vehicle including a hydraulic circuit having a cooled return line with a cooler, a bypass return line that bypasses the cooler on the cooled return line, and a controller that electronically controls the flow of hydraulic fluid between the cooled return line and the bypass return line. | 07-10-2014 |
20140177682 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AMELIORATING SIGNAL RECEPTION - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for ameliorating signal reception. An example method disclosed herein includes receiving a composite satellite signal comprising a desired signal component and an interference signal component, converting the received composite satellite signal to a digital received composite signal, receiving a first group of samples from the digital received composite signal, generating an interference estimate of the interference signal component based on the first group of samples, combining the interference estimate and a second sample belonging to a second group of samples to remove, partially or entirely, the interference signal component from the composite satellite signal, the first group of samples received prior to the sample belonging to the second group of samples, wherein the removal is generally independent of the code chip rate of the desired signal component and substantially retains the undistorted chip edge characteristics of the desired signal component. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176386 | ANTENNA FOR A SATELLITE NAVIGATION RECEIVER - An antenna comprises notched semi-elliptical radiators. Each of the radiators has a first substantially planar surface. A ground plane has a second substantially planar surface that is generally parallel to the first substantially planar surfaces of the radiators by a generally uniform spacing. The ground plane has a central axis. Feeding members are adapted for conveying an electromagnetic signal to or from each radiator. Each of the feeding members is spaced radially outward from the central axis of the ground plane. A grounded member is coupled to each radiator and spaced apart, radially outward from the feeding spacer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174330 | PLANTER AND SEED METER FOR PLANTING MULTIPLE SEED VARITIES - A seed planter and seed meter for planting different seed varieties based on the location of the machine in a field. A movable gate switches between seed varieties. The gate in one embodiment has three positions; one position opening a first seed passage to the meter and closing a second seed passage, a second position opening the second seed passage and closing the first seed passage and a third position closing both the first and second seed passages. Two other gate embodiments have only two positions, each position opening one seed passage and closing the other. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174255 | HARD-FACED ARTICLE - A hard-faced article includes a wear-resistance element that has a precipitated hard phase and a non-precipitated hard phase that is different from the precipitated hard phase in composition. The precipitated hard phase and the non-precipitated hard phase are dispersed through a boron-containing metallic matrix. The precipitated hard phase includes a boride material. The wear-resistance element can include, by weight, less than 50% of the non-precipitated hard phase. The wear-resistance element can also include boron, carbon, chromium and silicon such that, by weight exclusive of the non-precipitated hard phase, a product of the amounts of boron, carbon, chromium and silicon is greater than 28 and less than 350 and the amount of chromium by weight is less than 15%. A method includes forming the wear-resistance element with the precipitated hard phase and the non-precipitated hard phase dispersed through the boron-containing metallic matrix. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174050 | HARVESTING PLATFORM HAVING ANGLED CROP CONVERGING AUGER - A wide cut harvesting platform includes a rotary cutter bar having right- and left-hand outer and inner cutting units having respective inner and outer cutting discs at its opposite ends rotating in appropriate opposite directions for conveying cut crop from outer ends of the cutter bar to a central crop discharge path leading to a crop conditioning arrangement extending across the path. A first embodiment includes horizontal, right- and left-hand converging augers mounted so as to diverge forwardly above inner and outer cutting discs at the opposite ends of the cutter bar from locations at opposite sides of the discharge path and forward of the conditioner arrangement. A second embodiment includes first and second forwardly diverging augers like the first embodiment but being shorter and respectively terminating outwardly adjacent right- and left-hand converging drums respectively mounted to, and for rotating together with the right- and left-hand outer cutting discs. | 06-26-2014 |
20140169867 | CONNECTION SYSTEM - A connection system includes a sheet-metal part which is connected to a base plate. A connecting slot is formed in the base plate, and the sheet-metal part includes a connecting tab. The connecting tab includes a retaining region and a first stop. The connecting slot has a first end which faces towards and which is opposite the retaining region. The retaining region is inserted into the connecting slot in an assembly position. The retaining region includes a surface which engages an underside of the base plate in a connected position. The first stop is exposed in the assembly position. During the transition from the assembly position into the connected position, the first stop is inserted into the connecting slot and is brought into engagement with the first end of the connecting slot. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167559 | ELECTRIC MACHINE STATOR SECURING METHOD - A vehicle including a movable element and an electric machine either driving or being driven by the movable element. The electric machine having first and second housing portions and a stator. The second housing portion is engaged with the first housing portion. The stator being coupled to the first housing portion and the second housing portion by way of compressive force applied to the stator by and between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. | 06-19-2014 |
20140166433 | INCLINED CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED PENDULUM SHAFT - An inclined conveyor assembly for a combine has a housing, an upper inclined conveyor roller rotatably mounted at the rear of the housing, and a lower inclined conveyor roller positioned at the front end of the housing. An endless conveying element has drivers and rotates about the lower and upper inclined conveyor rollers. A pendulum frame on which a harvester head can be mounted articulates at the front end of the housing and is pivotable about a pendulum shaft. The pendulum shaft is inclined at a rearward and upward angle. | 06-19-2014 |
20140166233 | UNDER CAB HVAC CASSETTE MODULE - The present disclosure provides a cassette module for a HVAC system of a machine. The cassette module includes an outer case having a first side and a second side. The outer case includes a first flange disposed at the first side and a second flange disposed at the second flange such that the first flange is adapted to couple to a first HVAC duct and the second flange is adapted to couple to a second HVAC duct. The module also includes an evaporator assembly including at least one flange for coupling to the outer case. The evaporator assembly is at least partially enclosed by the outer case. A heater assembly also includes at least one flange for coupling to the outer case. The heater assembly is disposed adjacent to the evaporator assembly and is at least partially enclosed by the outer case. | 06-19-2014 |
20140166126 | REDUCTANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - Disclosed is a reductant delivery system comprising a reductant tank, a reductant delivery mechanism, a reductant pressure source, and an extraction passage. The extraction passage is coupled fluidly to the reductant tank and the reductant pressure source therebetween. The reductant delivery system also comprises a reductant manifold that comprises a junction positioned therein. Further, the reductant manifold comprises (1) a supply passage coupled fluidly to the reductant pressure source and the junction therebetween, (2) a dosing passage coupled fluidly to the reductant delivery mechanism and the junction therebetween, and (3) a return passage coupled fluidly to the reductant tank and the junction therebetween. The reductant delivery system comprises a reductant quality sensor positioned in the supply passage. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165974 | AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MIXER - Disclosed is an EGR mixer for mixing a fresh air flow and an EGR flow. The EGR mixer comprises an air duct configured to allow a fresh air flow to flow therethrough, and comprises an EGR duct configured to allow an EGR flow to flow therethrough. The EGR mixer comprises a mixing duct positioned downstream of the air duct and the EGR duct. The EGR mixer comprises a supplemental duct fluidly connecting the EGR duct to a second mixing section of the mixing duct. The EGR mixer is configured to mix the fresh air flow and the EGR flow into a mixed flow. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165891 | SEEDING MACHINE FOR PLANTING MULTIPLE SEED VARIETIES - A seeding machine, such as a row crop planter, is described which is adapted to switch between two or more seed varieties as the machine traverses a field. The control system uses a programmed quantity of seed representing a number of seeds in the seed meter that need to be substantially consumed once the flow of a first seed variety is stopped before introducing a second seed variety to minimize seed mixing. The seed quantity can be determined by a calibration process or published from the manufacturer or third parties. The seed quantity can also be part of a seeding prescription that includes assignment of where each seed variety is to be planted in a field. The seed quantity and the distance traveled to empty the meter can be used to optimize the planting operation including the machine direction which can also be part of the prescription. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165890 | SEEDING MACHINE FOR PLANTING MULTIPLE SEED VARIETIES AND METHOD OF CALIBRATING SAME - A seeding machine, such as a row crop planter, is described which is adapted to switch between two or more seed varieties as the machine traverses a field. The control system uses a programmed quantity of seed representing a number of seeds in the seed meter that need to be substantially consumed once the flow of a first seed variety is stopped before introducing a second seed variety to minimize seed mixing. The seed quantity can be determined by a calibration process or published from the manufacturer or third parties. The seed quantity can also be part of a seeding prescription that includes assignment of where each seed variety is to be planted in a field. The seed quantity and the distance traveled to empty the meter can be used to optimize the planting operation including the machine direction which can also be part of the prescription. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165889 | SEEDING MACHINE FOR PLANTING MULTIPLE SEED VARIETIES AND PERCRIPTION FOR MULTIPLE VARIETIES SEEDING MACHINE - A seeding machine, such as a row crop planter, is described which is adapted to switch between two or more seed varieties as the machine traverses a field. The control system uses a programmed quantity of seed representing a number of seeds in the seed meter that need to be substantially consumed once the flow of a first seed variety is stopped before introducing a second seed variety to minimize seed mixing. The seed quantity can be determined by a calibration process or published from the manufacturer or third parties. The seed quantity can also be part of a seeding prescription that includes assignment of where each seed variety is to be planted in a field. The seed quantity and the distance traveled to empty the meter can be used to optimize the planting operation including the machine direction which can also be part of the prescription. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165857 | CONTROL LOGIC FOR APPLYING PRESERVATIVE TO AGRICULTURAL BALES - A method and apparatus are provided for applying preservative to agricultural crops during baling. More particularly, a baler has a preservative application system and a crop moisture sensor array. The crop moisture sensor array is in communication with the preservative application system so that the application of preservative to the crop can be controlled in response to a moisture content sensed by the crop moisture sensor array that exceeds both a moisture content threshold value and a threshold value relating to the percentage of crop material having a moisture content above the moisture content threshold value. | 06-19-2014 |