Patents Assigned to Deere & Company
  • Publication number: 20240130282
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for automating the collection aggregation, and processing of data relating to harvesting or dispersion of an agricultural product. During harvesting and planting operations, data related to the product harvested or planted can be collected, aggregated, and used to improve the operation, and to help identification of the product at point of sale or point of dispersion. Further, certain operations can be automated during the harvesting or planting, such as automatic deployment of a field cart to offload/load product from/to the agricultural vehicle in the field. Additionally, load data can be automatically collected, aggregated, and identified, to follow the product through all stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Waldo, Grant J. Wonderlich
  • Publication number: 20240130278
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for automating the collection of product harvested from a site, such as grain from a field, and filling truck trailer for transport off site. These techniques can help operations that want to improve efficiency, while reducing field compaction and other issues related to weather or environmental conditions. A predetermined level of product can be identified for the target truck trailer, and an optimized fill method can be determined for filling the truck trailer efficiently using one or more mobile transport containers moving product from the field. A sensor array can detect an amount of the product disposed in the mobile transport container during transfer, and used to fill the mobile transport container to a predetermined level based at least on the optimized fill method. The mobile transport container is then used to fill the target truck-trailer container to its predetermined level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Waldo, Grant J. Wonderlich, Stephen R. Corban
  • Publication number: 20240133151
    Abstract: A method and apparatus assists coupling a loader with a work vehicle. A pre-position instruction signal is generated to pre-position the loader in a predetermined orientation to facilitate the coupling. A forward movement instruction signal is generated for initiating movement of the associated work vehicle 1 towards the loader. A coupled confirmation signal representative of the loader being coupled with the associated work vehicle is received. A forward movement pause instruction signal for pausing the movement of the associated work vehicle towards the loader is generated responsive to receiving the coupled confirmation signal. One or more of the pre-position instruction signal, the forward movement instruction signal, and/or the forward movement pause instruction signal may be automated signals delivered to the work vehicle for executing the commands or images rendered on a human readable display unit for instructing an operator actions to take for coupling the loader with the work vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Damien FAIVRE
  • Publication number: 20240136969
    Abstract: A motor control system includes a motor including a plurality of windings, a first sensor configured to sense a first operating parameter of the motor, a second sensor configured to sense a second operating parameter of the motor, and memory hardware configured to store a machine learning model and computer-executable instructions. The machine learning model is trained to generate a winding temperature estimation output based on motor operating parameter inputs. The motor control system includes processor hardware configured to execute the instructions and use the machine learning model to cause the motor control system to generate a winding temperature estimation output using the machine learning model based on the first operating parameter and the second operating parameter, the temperature estimation output indicative of a predicted temperature of the plurality of windings, and control the motor based on the winding temperature estimation output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Lav THYAGARAJAN, Yujiang WU, Zhouyan XU, Abram HAICH, Jared LERVIK
  • Patent number: 11967059
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to identify headlands are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus to identify a headland of a field includes an image analyzer to generate an image from data corresponding to path information of at least one field operation performed on the field, a mask generator to generate a mask of the image based on the image, and a headland identifier to identify the headland in the field based on the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Deere &Company
    Inventors: Scott W. Anderson, Mohammadkazem Fotouhi Ardakani
  • Patent number: 11964522
    Abstract: Techniques and/or systems are disclosed for an implement attachment assembly for a work vehicle. The implement attachment assembly includes a member having a body extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The first end includes a central axis disposed at a first height relative to a member vertical axis and the second end includes a central axis disposed at a second height relative to the member vertical axis. The first end central axis is operably disposed at a different height than the second end central axis. The first end is configured to operably connect to the work vehicle. The second end is configured to operably connect to a coupling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Digvijay A. Bhosale, Benjamin J. Heimbuch, Dennis A. Bowman, Jacob J. Foxen, Grant M. Ubben
  • Patent number: 11965308
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for evenly distributing the loading of material in a loading container of a transport vehicle (e.g., articulated dump truck) by a work machine (e.g., excavator). At least one sensor mounted on the work machine generates data corresponding to at least a portion of the loading container. The captured data is processed to determine a current profile of material loaded in the loading container, wherein output signals are generated corresponding to a difference between the current profile and a predetermined target profile for the material loaded in the loading container. In certain embodiments, the output signals are used to assist an operator of the work machine with manual loading via an onboard display unit and superposed images associated with the current and/or target profiles. In other embodiments, the output signals automatically control at least part of the loading process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jon C. Gilbeck, Jonathan Spendlove, Zimin Vilar
  • Patent number: 11965764
    Abstract: A method for unloading a payload at a loading station includes selecting the payload to be unloaded from different payloads and registering a total target quantity of the selected payload to be unloaded at the loading station as a target quantity unit, a current total quantity of the selected payload that has already been unloaded at the loading station as an actual quantity unit, a number of already performed unloading procedures corresponding to a quantity of the selected payload that has already been unloaded at the loading station, or a difference between the target quantity unit and the actual quantity unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Sebastian Stark, Frederic Ballaire, Patrick Bechtold, Andreas Wehle
  • Patent number: 11964598
    Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a chassis, a prime mover supported by the chassis, an operator cab supported by the chassis, a control system including a controller, an operator support positioned within the operator cab and having a seat portion and a backrest portion and an actuator positioned within at least one of the seat portion and the backrest portion. The actuator is in communication with the controller and configured to move in a first pattern in response to a first notification signal from the controller in order to relay information to the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Brian M. Huenink, Gregory O. McConoughey
  • Patent number: 11965316
    Abstract: A work vehicle and a method of controlling propulsion of a work vehicle includes an auxiliary work tool. The method includes receiving a propulsion input for propelling the work vehicle at a propulsion speed, determining a prime mover speed for a prime mover configured to propel the work vehicle, propelling the work vehicle with a prime mover output based on the propulsion input, operating the auxiliary work tool while propelling the work vehicle, determining an auxiliary work tool load from operation of the auxiliary work tool, determining whether the auxiliary work tool load of the auxiliary work tool exceeds an auxiliary work tool load threshold, and reducing the propulsion speed of the work vehicle if the auxiliary work tool load of the auxiliary work tool exceeds the auxiliary work tool load threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventor: Kyle K. McKinzie
  • Patent number: 11966220
    Abstract: A system and method of selective input confirmation for automated loading by a work vehicle comprising a main frame and a work attachment movable with respect to the main frame for loading/unloading material in a loading area external to the work vehicle during a loading process having loading stages. Location inputs are detected for the loading area respective to the main frame and/or work attachment. First user inputs correspond to selected automation for respective loading stages, for which detection routines are executed with respect to parameters of the loading area based on the detected location inputs. If second user inputs are determined to be required with respect to certain parameters of the loading area, the second user inputs are received and movement of the main frame and/or work attachment are controlled for automating the corresponding loading stages based at least in part thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Kean, Giovanni A. Wuisan
  • Patent number: 11965501
    Abstract: A system and technique for determining functionality of a hydraulic system including first and second motors mutually coupled in driving relation with a pump, a sensor generating a signal representative of a monitored condition, and a controller configured to selectively control activation and deactivation of the motors. Fitness detection logic stored in memory of the controller is executable by a processor to: determine, based on the signal while the first motor is activated and second motor is deactivated during a first test interval, whether the monitored condition meets a predefined threshold prior to expiration of the first test interval; determine, based on the signal while the second motor is activated and first motor is deactivated during a second test interval, whether the monitored condition meets the predefined threshold prior to expiration of the second test interval; and generate a readiness signal representative of the determined functionality of the hydraulic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Ramsey, Michael A. Holland, Nathanael K. Rehn, Jacob M. Kongs, Jordan Tagtow
  • Publication number: 20240122097
    Abstract: A multiplex air cart is provided. The air cart includes a shared channel that feeds multiple downstream tanks or tools. The air cart delivers, via the shared channel, a plurality of commodities to the downstream tanks or tools. The air cart packetizes the plurality of commodities and conveys packets of products with a gap therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Andrew W. HARMON, Amanda D. SPYROPOULOS, Jared A. HAYES
  • Patent number: 11963315
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a housing is configured to receive a portable electronic device. The housing comprises a front frame that has elevated rectangular border and corner members around a central electronic display. Ones of the corner members have generally planar sections that are joined by a radiused edges or chamfered edges. A rear frame comprises edge members that are joined at substantially orthogonal angles of at the plurality of corner members. A first vertical protrusion extends outward from the rear frame. The first vertical protrusion has an first axis and an arched cross section or mounded cross section with a central peak region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark D. Schmaltz, Todd A. Pringle
  • Patent number: 11959575
    Abstract: An arrangement for releasing a coupling connection of a hydraulic quick coupler includes a hydraulic coupling for receiving a hydraulic plug. The hydraulic coupling has a coupler housing and a coupler cartridge displaceably mounted therein such that when the hydraulic plug is pushed in, the coupler cartridge adopts an operating position locking the hydraulic coupling. The arrangement also includes an actuating arrangement. The coupler cartridge is movable via the actuating arrangement from the operating position to an ejection position for releasing the hydraulic plug. The coupler cartridge is actuated by an external force operably controlled by a control arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Felix P. Greif, Martin Trinler, Andreas Zlaugotnis
  • Patent number: 11957072
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes obtaining a weed map of a field including a crop, the weed map representing weed plant locations on the field, identifying, based at least in part on the weed map, weed seed locations that represent presence of weed seeds on the field, and generating a control signal for a pre-emergence weed mitigation operation based on the weed seed locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Sebastian Blank, Curtis R. Hammer, Noel W. Anderson, Dohn W. Pfeiffer, Gurmukh H. Advani
  • Patent number: 11950538
    Abstract: A commodity cart includes at least one storage tank and a transfer arm having a product chute, a tube portion coupled to the product chute. The tube portion ends in a product outlet. A hydraulic system is coupled to the transfer arm and configured to move the transfer arm to a product loading position wherein the product chute is positioned at a location on the ground. A controller is configured to determine a desired fill vehicle position and generate an indication of the desired fill vehicle position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Derryn W. Pikesh, Andrew W. Harmon
  • Patent number: D1021969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Kaitlin S. Pohren, Brian J. Zimmer, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Stephen A. Lovas, Justin R. Klock, Thomas A. Knopp, Gary Artingstall
  • Patent number: D1023072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Randy C. Rush, Arlyn Wilcox, Piyush Choudhary, Benjamin D. Dunnigan
  • Patent number: D1024141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Kamalpreet Singh, Richard Pugh, Manish M. Kute, Girish R Alil, Vinayak V. Pawar, Anil Sharma