Patents by Inventor Benno Pichlmaier
Benno Pichlmaier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11691516Abstract: A system and method of capacitance management in an agricultural vehicle and connected implement, wherein the vehicle and implement have a plurality of electric drives connected to a common connection and connectable to a direct current supply, and each electric drive has an associated Y capacitor between each direct current supply connection and the common connection, wherein the method includes receiving and summing capacitance values for each of the electric drives and comparing with a stored threshold value. If the threshold value is exceeded, a sequence of selective disconnections of individual electric drives is performed until the sum of the received capacitance values is less than or equal to the threshold value. The method may be performed manually, or automatically based on a sequence defined in a priority list until the sum of the received capacitance values is less than or equal to the threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: AGCO International GmbHInventors: Benno Pichlmaier, Andreas Szajek
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Publication number: 20210370778Abstract: A system and method of capacitance management in an agricultural vehicle and connected implement, wherein the vehicle and implement have a plurality of electric drives connected to a common connection and connectable to a direct current supply, and each electric drive has an associated Y capacitor between each direct current supply connection and the common connection, wherein the method includes receiving and summing capacitance values for each of the electric drives and comparing with a stored threshold value. If the threshold value is exceeded, a sequence of selective disconnections of individual electric drives is performed until the sum of the received capacitance values is less than or equal to the threshold value. The method may be performed manually, or automatically based on a sequence defined in a priority list until the sum of the received capacitance values is less than or equal to the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Benno Pichlmaier, Andreas Szajek
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Patent number: 11125568Abstract: A system and method for generating land maps of a land area. The land maps can include two-dimensional and three-dimensional land maps. The land maps may be efficiently generated based on field data obtained by mobile machines configured to traverse the land area, with the mobile machines associated with one or more sensors. The land maps may be used to accurately and efficiently guide other mobile machines as such mobile machines traverse through or operate within the land area.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: AGCO International GmbHInventors: Bernd Opitsch, Benno Pichlmaier, Pitt Oppermann
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Publication number: 20190285422Abstract: A system and method for generating land maps of a land area. The land maps can include two-dimensional and three-dimensional land maps. The land maps may be efficiently generated based on field data obtained by mobile machines configured to traverse the land area, with the mobile machines associated with one or more sensors. The land maps may be used to accurately and efficiently guide other mobile machines as such mobile machines traverse through or operate within the land area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Bernd Opitsch, Benno Pichlmaier, Pitt Oppermann
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Patent number: 10185317Abstract: A system for performing an agricultural operation on a field, the system including a host vehicle, two or more autonomous agricultural machines configured for performing the said agricultural operation; and a control subsystem for path planning and controlling the movement of each autonomous agricultural machine relative to the host vehicle in the performance of the agricultural operation. The control subsystem is configured to dynamically re-plan the movement of one or more of the autonomous agricultural machines in response to a detected failure of an autonomous agricultural machine as indicated by its position relative to its planned path.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: AGCO International GmbHInventors: Benno Pichlmaier, Thiemo Buchner
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Publication number: 20170336787Abstract: A system for performing an agricultural operation on a field, the system including a host vehicle, two or more autonomous agricultural machines configured for performing the said agricultural operation; and a control subsystem for path planning and controlling the movement of each autonomous agricultural machine relative to the host vehicle in the performance of the agricultural operation. The control subsystem is configured to dynamically re-plan the movement of one or more of the autonomous agricultural machines in response to a detected failure of an autonomous agricultural machine as indicated by its position relative to its planned path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: AGCO International GmbHInventors: Benno PICHLMAIER, Thiemo BUCHNER
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Publication number: 20170291650Abstract: A method and system for selecting and indicating to a user one from a plurality of available ballasting options for an agricultural vehicle when coupled to an agricultural implement. The implement type defines operating ranges of discrete values for first, second and optionally third operational parameters of the vehicle, with the differing combinations defining a values subset. An optimal choice from the available ballasting options is made for each combination in the values subset, and a selection from the optimal choices based on prevalence or probability of occurrence is made and presented to the user. Operational parameters may include operating speed, loading due to implement weight and engine power.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Thiemo Buchner, Benno PICHLMAIER
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Patent number: 9554499Abstract: An agricultural vehicle has an implement connection hitch which is moveable relative to a rear axle of the vehicle. A system for controlling movement of the connection hitch is coupled with position sensors such as a GPS receiver. During turning maneuvers, the control system moves the hitch relative to the rear axle of the vehicle until it reaches an offset position such as to reduce the turning circle of the vehicle and a connected implement. The extent of offset may be determined automatically by the control system on identification of a connected implement.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: AGCO International GmbHInventors: Thomas Müller, Benno Pichlmaier, Jakob Kreitmayr
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Publication number: 20160039480Abstract: A control system for a tractor fitted with two or more axles which carry wheels having pneumatic tires and which is set up to pull an implement or trailer. The system having a display means for displaying to a tractor operator tractor performance parameters and has sensors to determine the current pull force applied to the implement or trailer, the current wheel load and the current tractor ground speed. The system also has a control unit which determines and advises the tractor operator via the display means as to the optimum weight of the tractor using a predetermined relationship between pull force and tractor weight and also the required load on each axle to achieve a predetermined optimum axle load ratio. The system also advises via the display means the appropriate tire pressure for the current wheel load and tractor ground speed using a look-up table.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventor: Benno PICHLMAIER
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Publication number: 20160016470Abstract: A tractor control/display system includes a display means for displaying to a tractor operator tractor performance parameters and receiving operator's inputs. Sensors are also provided to determine various operating conditions of the tractor, and a processing unit for receiving the sensor signals and operator's inputs and processing these signals and inputs to provide selected performance parameters for display on the display means. The processing means also provides a simulation mode in which the operator can enter proposed changes in operating conditions of the tractor and the processing means can indicate on the display means the effect of these proposed changes on selected tractor performance parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventor: Benno PICHLMAIER
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Patent number: 9095089Abstract: A tractor control/display system includes a display means (28) for displaying to a tractor operator tractor performance parameters and receiving operator's inputs. Sensors (30, 34, 37) are also provided to determine various operating conditions of the tractor (10), and a processing unit (27) for receiving the sensor signals and operator's inputs and processing these signals and inputs to provide selected performance parameters for display on the display means (28). The processing means (27) also provides a simulation mode in which the operator can enter proposed changes in operating conditions of the tractor (10) and the processing means (28) can indicate on the display means (27) the effect of these proposed changes on selected tractor performance parameters.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: AGCO International GmbHInventor: Benno Pichlmaier
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Publication number: 20150201546Abstract: An agricultural vehicle has an implement connection hitch including means for controllably moving the same relative to a rear axle of the vehicle. A control system controlling movement of the connection hitch is coupled with position determining means such as a GPS receiver and determines a location for the vehicle. During turning manoeuvres, the control system moves the hitch relative to the rear axle of the vehicle until it reaches an offset position such as to reduce the turning circle of the vehicle and a connected implement. The extent of offset may be determined automatically by the control system on identification of a connected implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Thomas Müller, Benno PICHLMAIER, Jakob Kreitmayr
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Patent number: 9078391Abstract: A control system for a tractor (10) fitted with two or more axles (21, 22) which carry wheels (13, 14) having pneumatic tires and which is set up to pull an implement or trailer. The system having a display means (28) for displaying to a tractor operator tractor performance parameters and has sensors to determine the current pull force (F) applied to the implement or trailer, the current wheel load and the current tractor ground speed (V). The system also has a control unit which determines and advises the tractor operator via the display means (28) as to the optimum weight of the tractor (10) using a predetermined relationship between pull force (F) and tractor weight and also the required load on each axle (21, 22) to achieve a predetermined optimum axle load ratio. The system also advises via the display means (28) the appropriate tire pressure for the current wheel load and tractor ground speed (V) using a look-up table.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: AGCO INTERNATIONAL GmbHInventor: Benno Pichlmaier
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Publication number: 20150173291Abstract: An agricultural vehicle has an implement connection hitch including means for controllably moving the same relative to a rear axle of the vehicle under the direction of a vehicle control system. Under user control from a cab of the vehicle, the hitch is moved rearward from the vehicle until it reaches a first position at a chosen distance from the rear axle. Following the attachment of a known implement to the hitch, the control system retracts the hitch and implement toward the rear axle to a second position at a distance from the rear axle determined in the control system optionally at least partly on the basis of the identity of the implement. The identity of the implement may be input by the user or determined via an ISOBUS connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Thomas Muller, Benno PICHLMAIER, Jakob KREITMAYR
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Publication number: 20140343802Abstract: A control system for a tractor (10) fitted with two or more axles (21, 22) which carry wheels (13, 14) having pneumatic tyres and which is set up to pull an implement or trailer. The system having a display means (28) for displaying to a tractor operator tractor performance parameters and has sensors to determine the current pull force (F) applied to the implement or trailer, the current wheel load and the current tractor ground speed (V). The system also has a control unit which determines and advises the tractor operator via the display means (28) as to the optimum weight of the tractor (10) using a predetermined relationship between pull force (F) and tractor weight and also the required load on each axle (21, 22) to achieve a predetermined optimum axle load ratio. The system also advises via the display means (28) the appropriate tyre pressure for the current wheel load and tractor ground speed (V) using a look-up table.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: AGCO International GMBHInventor: Benno Pichlmaier
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Publication number: 20140222302Abstract: A tractor control/display system includes a display means (28) for displaying to a tractor operator tractor performance parameters and receiving operator's inputs. Sensors (30, 34, 37) are also provided to determine various operating conditions of the tractor (10), and a processing unit (27) for receiving the sensor signals and operator's inputs and processing these signals and inputs to provide selected performance parameters for display on the display means (28). The processing means (27) also provides a simulation mode in which the operator can enter proposed changes in operating conditions of the tractor (10) and the processing means (28) can indicate on the display means (27) the effect of these proposed changes on selected tractor performance parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: AGCO INTERNATIONAL GmbHInventor: Benno Pichlmaier
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Patent number: 8478496Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission synchronisation method and a transmission synchronisation device for at least two transmission units (T1, T2). The synchronisation takes place in that in each case an output revolution speed (n1, n2) of an axle drive shaft arranged in a transmission (T1, T2) is adjusted by means of a first and second adjustment unit (ADU1, ADU2). The synchronisation of the first and second transmissions (T1, T2) takes place by a result value (cal_out) of an arithmetic logic unit (140) being conducted to the second adjustment unit (ADU2) arranged at the second transmission (T2), dependent on the first transmission (T1) and on the reference value (v_set) of a preselection unit (100).Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: AGCO GmbHInventors: Robert Honzek, Benno Pichlmaier
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Publication number: 20100256881Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission synchronisation method and a transmission synchronisation device for at least two transmission units (T1, T2). The synchronisation takes place in that in each case an output revolution speed (n1, n2) of N an axle drive shaft arranged in a transmission (T1, T2) is adjusted by means of a first and second adjustment unit (ADU1, ADU2). The synchronisation of the first and second transmissions (T1, T2) takes place by a result value (cal_out) of an arithmetic logic unit (140) being conducted to the second adjustment unit (ADU2) arranged at the second transmission (T2), dependent on the first transmission (T1) and on the reference value (v_set) of a preselection unit (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: AGCO GMBHInventors: Robert Honzek, Benno Pichlmaier