Abstract: A receiving vehicle is automatically identified and the number of times it is filled is automatically counted. Control signals can be generated based on the number of times the receiving vehicle is filled.
Abstract: A wiper is controlled to sweep a surface area, e.g., a portion of a windshield, in front of a camera, e.g., a camera mounted inside a vehicle. An image captured from the camera after the wiper completes, e.g., immediately completes, the sweep of the surface area in front of the camera is used in generating a depth map. In some embodiments a first wiper is controlled to clear a surface area in front of a first camera while a second wiper is controlled to clear a surface area in front of second camera at the same time, and the first and second cameras are synchronized to initiate image capture at the same time, capturing images through recently cleared area, and the captured images are used to generate a depth map. A vehicle control operation, e.g., a direction, braking or speed control operation is performed based on the depth map.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 22, 2021
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2024
Assignee:
Deere & Company
Inventors:
Atul Maharshi, Pablo A Anigstein, Rajiv Laroia
Abstract: A main depth control input is detected, that indicates a depth of a soil engaging implement. A corresponding position of a stabilizer depth control actuator is identified, and a control signal is generated to control a main depth control actuator based on the main depth setting detected, and to control a stabilizer depth control actuator based upon the corresponding position identified.
Abstract: An intelligent work vehicle filtration system includes a hydraulic subsystem, a controller architecture, and an electric drive subsystem containing a battery pack. A hydraulic subsystem includes, in turn, a fine filter device having a first filter efficiency, a coarse filter device having a second filter efficiency less than the first filter efficiency, a hydraulic circuit in which the fine filter device and the coarse filter device are positioned, and a hydraulic pump controllable to circulate hydraulic fluid about the hydraulic circuit. During operation of the intelligent work vehicle filtration system, the controller architecture selectively places the intelligent work vehicle filtration system in an externally-powered filter mode in which hydraulic flow is directed through the fine filter device, while bypassing the coarse filter device, when the electric drive subsystem is electrically coupled to an external power supply utilized to charge the battery pack.
Abstract: A method for compacting a harvested material in a silo by an agricultural working machine includes determining via a control unit a density profile which represents a target density of the harvested material as a function of a silo position or a silo portion along a predetermined silo length of the silo, controlling via the control unit compaction work as a function of the density profile, and controlling via the control unit a travel speed of the working machine during the compaction work as a function of the density profile.
Abstract: A boom segment is provided for a spray boom assembly configured to carry a spray system of a work vehicle. The boom segment includes a truss panel formed as a unitary structure composed of fiber composite material and configured to support components of the spray system. The truss panel includes a panel wall extending along a length of the truss panel and defining an upper beam, a lower beam, and an array of braces spaced apart and extending diagonally and seamlessly between the upper beam and the lower beam to define a series of truss openings therebetween and a plurality of rigidifying ribs formed integrally with and projecting at an angle from the panel wall.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 26, 2021
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2024
Assignees:
DEERE & COMPANY, KING AGRO EUROPA S.L.
Inventors:
Thomas G. Bartlett, Mauro Bolzani, Philip E. Ferree, Iban Gomez Preciado, Carlos Villalba Gomez, Joaquin Randle, Victor Herráiz González
Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a hydraulic system that is used with a vehicle hitch, to raise and lower an implement attached to the hitch. The system has a lifting side, that raises the hitch, and a downforce side that applies downward pressure. Hydraulic actuators are used to apply the up or down force using supply lines coupled to both sides. A downforce pressure control valve controls an amount of hydraulic pressure is supplied to the downforce side. A mode select valve is fluidly coupled to the downforce pressure control valve and is used to select hitch operation between a double acting hitch position, a single acting hitch position, and a neutral position. A work port check valve is between the downforce side and the mode select valve to stop the fluid from flowing back into the system when de-energized or in the neutral position.
Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to perform a method. The method includes performing a gear calibration procedure, obtaining a gear setting based on the gear calibration procedure, and controlling a rotational speed of a rotor based on the obtained gear setting.
Abstract: A method for remediating developmentally delayed plants within a field of crops using at least one work vehicle during a field operation. The method comprises identifying delayed plants within the field with a sensor on the work vehicle and generating, with a processor, location data associated with the location of the delayed plant with the field. Upon arriving at the location of the delayed plant with the work vehicle, the delayed plant is remediated.
Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment is a transformer with a core comprising a perimeter portion and central intervening portion. The central intervening portion is separated from the perimeter portion by air gaps, creating an opening on either side of the intervening portion. A primary winding and secondary winding are wound around the central intervening portion of the core. The primary winding is capable of electromagnetic interaction with the secondary winding. A pair of ferrite members arranged outward from a central axis of the central intervening portion of the core and increases a series inductance with the primary winding. In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, each ferrite member may have an air gap associated with the core to facilitate heat dissipation from the transformer.
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for deaeration of a liquid. Liquid may be impinged onto an inclined baffle and forced through a first plurality of apertures that direct the liquid in one or more directions away from one or more outlets of a reservoir. The liquid may be passed through a second plurality of apertures. Flowing the liquid as described promotes a circuitous route of travel and provides a residence time inside of the reservoir that promotes release of entrained air.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 11, 2021
Date of Patent:
October 29, 2024
Assignee:
Deere & Company
Inventors:
Rahul Singh, Sumit Sunil Kamat, Daniel C. Jordan, Sourabh Mukhopadhyay
Abstract: A row unit for a seeding machine includes a ground view sensor coupled to the frame. The ground view sensor is operable to sense the furrow and generate depth signals corresponding to actual sensed depth of the furrow. The row unit also includes a controller configured to receive the signals, and a downforce adjustment mechanism coupled to the frame and to the controller. The controller is configured to activate the downforce adjustment mechanism to adjust a downforce on the frame based on the signals received by the controller.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 14, 2021
Date of Patent:
October 29, 2024
Assignee:
DEERE & COMPANY
Inventors:
Jason D. Walter, Michael E. Frasier, Lawrence D. Green, James Z. Liu, Donald K. Landphair
Abstract: A map obtainable by an agricultural harvester contains regime zones with settings resolvers. A plurality of different target actuator settings corresponding to the geographic location of the agricultural work machine are identified. A regime zone is identified based on the geographic location of the agricultural harvester. One of the plurality of different target actuator settings is selected as a resolved target actuator setting based on the settings resolver corresponding to the identified regime zone and is used to control the agricultural harvester.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 27, 2021
Date of Patent:
October 29, 2024
Assignee:
Deere & Company
Inventors:
Bhanu Kiran Reddy Palla, Nathan R. Vandike, Noel W. Anderson
Abstract: A sensor mount for use with a timber-working device includes a monolithic structure having a base portion configured to be secured to a frame of a timber-working device, and a sensor mounting portion including a cavity configured to receive a contactless sensor. The cavity has a sensor mounting surface for securing the contactless sensor thereto.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 15, 2018
Date of Patent:
October 29, 2024
Assignee:
DEERE & COMPANY
Inventors:
Jemma Lee Needham, Eden Zamir Rafealov, Douglas Craig Swinyard
Abstract: A device for determining fluid degradation includes a memory and processing circuitry configured to cause the device to generate first calibration data of an e-machine at a first time, generate second calibration data of the e-machine at a second time subsequent to the first time, and determine that the fluid is degraded in response to a difference between the first calibration data and the second calibration data being greater than or equal to a degradation threshold.
Abstract: A dual core exhaust gas recirculation cooler includes a cooler housing having an EGR inlet, first and second EGR outlets, a cooling circuit extending from a coolant inlet through the cooler housing to a coolant outlet, a first EGR circuit core extending from the EGR inlet to the first EGR outlet, and a second EGR circuit core extending to the second EGR outlet from the EGR inlet or the first EGR outlet. A first EGR valve is configured to selectively couple the first EGR circuit core to a return passageway. A second EGR valve is configured to selectively couple the second EGR circuit core to the return passageway. The EGR valves are configured to selectively flow exhaust gas through the cooler housing within either the first EGR circuit core only or within both the first EGR circuit core and the second EGR circuit core.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 28, 2022
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2024
Assignee:
DEERE & COMPANY
Inventors:
Randy R. Scarf, Bradley R. Watkins, Glen H. Martin, III
Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a wiring protection device. The wiring protection device can comprise a first shell and second shell that are operably coupled with each other in a rotational engagement. The orientation, shape and hollow body of the respective shells allow for wiring to be guided through the device to a wiring coupler disposed in the second shell. Disposing the wiring and coupler(s) inside the body of the device can provide protection from contaminants during use and assembly, such as dirt, water, grease, and paint.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2021
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2024
Assignee:
Deere&Company
Inventors:
Pankaj G. Jadhav, Nakib Y. Siddiqui, Jorge Marquez