Abstract: A device is described for making independent contact with two battery cells, having a basic body comprising a through-opening (6). To enable not only an easier, modular assembly process, but also a quick replacement of individual battery cells, it is suggested that the basic body (1) comprises two receiving bodies (2,3) positioned opposite to the through-opening (6) for circumferential taking hold of one end portion each of the battery cells inserted in the receiving bodies (2,3) in a joining direction, wherein a contact spring (7) is inserted in a guide corridor (9) of the first receiving body (2) which leads into the through-opening (6) for bonded connection of the contact spring (7) with the battery cell inserted in the second receiving body (3), and that the contact spring (7) forms contact tongues (8) for releasable connection of the battery cell inserted in the first receiving body (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery module having with a main body (1) for accommodating individual battery cells (4) arranged in parallel with respect to a joining axis (2), which main body forms a flow channel (6) extending transversely to the joining axis (2) for a temperature-control fluid flowing directly against the cell shells of the battery cells (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device with a carrier (3) having an opening (1) for receiving a battery cell (2) on the casing side, which carrier (3) has a measuring channel (5) extending between a carrier outer wall (4) and the opening (1) for a measuring head (6) which has a locking device for a measuring position set against the battery cell casing (7). In order to design a device of the type described at the beginning in such a way that a regulation adapted to the inhomogeneous distribution of the state variables within a battery module and within a battery cell is made possible and, at the same time, an industrial production of battery modules, in particular their assembly, is favored, it is proposed that the measuring head (6) has a galvanic contact point (12) of a voltage sensor, which contact point (12), in the measuring position, rests against the battery cell casing (7) which forms an electrical pole.

Abstract: A temperature control device for individual battery cells (2) assembled to form a module (1), having a base body (3) which, for the purpose of circumferentially enclosing the battery cells (2), comprises two opposing sealing elements (4, 5) having passage openings (6) located opposite one another in pairs with respect to a respective joining axis, and which base body (3) forms a flow channel extending transversely to the joining axes for a temperature control fluid is described.

Abstract: A wheel weight assembly for a vehicle that has a wheel hub. The wheel weight assembly includes a wheel weight and a mounting assembly. The wheel weight includes a mounting aperture that defines a fixed axis. The mounting assembly is positioned in the mounting apertures and pivots relative thereto. The mounting assembly includes a hook and a rotator. The hook is positioned laterally inboard of the wheel hub, while the rotator is positioned laterally outboard of the wheel weight and is coupled to the hook. The rotator is configured to rotate the hook from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the hook not engaged with the wheel hub, but in the second position, the hook is engaged with the wheel hub.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling the crane of a working machine by using boom tip control, in which method the crane comprises at least two booms connected to the working machine and each other in an articulated manner, which booms are moved in relation to the working machine and to each other by means of actuators controlled by a control system of the working machine, and in which method the direction and speed of motion of the head of the crane, controlled by the driver applying controls in the working machine, is implemented by applying speeds of the different booms of the crane.

Abstract: A control system for controlling a moveable device includes at least one hydraulic actuator associated with the moveable device, at least one position sensing device to determine the position of the moveable device or the actuator, or both, and a hydraulic control system, including an electronic control unit, for controlling the actuator. For performing a control method, the hydraulic control system is configured to deliver pressurized hydraulic fluid to the actuator, the hydraulic fluid being pressurized at most to a predetermined maximum pressure, and the control system is adapted to regulate the predetermined maximum pressure based on the determined position. According to an example, the moveable device is a boom of a working machine. According to a further example, the actuator is a hydraulic cylinder or motor.

Abstract: A threshing and separating device comprises a first threshing and separating mechanism, a second threshing and separating mechanism, and an intermediate feeding mechanism therebetween.

Abstract: A working apparatus comprises a working machine, a tool, a boom construction, and a control system. A first end of the boom construction is connected to the working machine. The tool is connected to an opposite second end of the boom construction. The boom construction comprises a first boom and a first actuator controlling the first boom, a second boom articulated to the first boom and a second actuator controlling the second boom, and a third actuator controlling the position of the tool. The control system has a link mode, a parallel mode, and a tool-levelling mode.

Abstract: Self-powered apparatus are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a front chassis portion and a rear chassis portion. The front chassis portion is to be coupled to the rear chassis portion. The front chassis portion is substantially the same as the rear chassis portion. When the front and rear chassis portions are coupled, the front chassis portion includes a first end of the apparatus and the rear chassis portion includes a second end of the apparatus.

Abstract: The splines of a connection between a connecting collar and transmission input shaft includes a main lubrication oil passage extending axially through an input gear in alignment with a blind bore provided in a wall of a compartment containing the input gear and a second gear meshed with the input gear and partially immersed in an oil reservoir defined by a lower region of the compartment. An oil capture recess is located in a wall region above the blind bore and adjacent a roller bearing supporting one side of the input gear. A bypass lubrication oil passage connects the capture recess to the blind bore. An oil transfer tube is carried by a sheet metal cup mounted in a circular recess joining the blind bore and has opposite ends positioned in the main lubrication oil passage and the blind bore. The bypass passage bypasses the roller bearing.

Abstract: A trailed agricultural implement is disclosed. The trailed agricultural implement includes a hydraulically-driven pump for moving a fluid at an actual fluid rate. An electro-hydraulic valve is configured to regulate an implement hydraulic pressure to the hydraulically-driven pump. The hydraulically-driven pump regulates the actual fluid rate. The electro-hydraulic valve is configured to receive a vehicle hydraulic pressure. The electro-hydraulic valve communicates with a vehicle load sense system. The load sense system senses the implement hydraulic pressure and communicates with a vehicle hydraulic pump. The vehicle hydraulic pump adjusts the vehicle hydraulic pressure to correspond to the implement hydraulic pressure.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for a reel and a chaff spreader of a combine, having a first hydraulic motor for driving the reel and a second hydraulic motor for driving the chaff spreader, wherein the hydraulic motors are connected in series with regard to the flow of hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: A system and a method for monitoring the performance of a subsystem of a forest machine. The method comprises the steps of: collecting data relating to the function of said subsystem or the performing of said function; determining one or more characteristic values to describe the performance continually according to data; and monitoring the variation of said one or more characteristic values in time, wherein, for example, the variation of said one or more characteristic values in time is displayed in the form of a graphic presentation to the user.

Abstract: A working apparatus comprises a working machine, a tool, a boom construction, and a control system. A first end of the boom construction is connected to the working machine. The tool is connected to an opposite second end of the boom construction. The boom construction comprises a first boom and a first actuator controlling the first boom, a second boom articulated to the first boom and a second actuator controlling the second boom, and a third actuator controlling the position of the tool. The control system has a link mode, a parallel mode, and a tool-levelling mode.

Abstract: A method for controlling a boom construction and a tool articulated thereto, the boom construction comprising a first boom and a first actuator controlling the same, a second boom articulated to the first boom, and a second actuator controlling the same, as well as a third actuator controlling the position of the tool, wherein in the method: the first actuator is controlled manually; and/or the second actuator is controlled manually and the third actuator is also controlled at the same time automatically to control the position of the tool. For example, the first actuator is controlled by use of a first set point; and/or the second actuator is controlled by use of a second set point; and in addition, the third actuator is controlled simultaneously by using for the control a variable dependent on at least one of said set points.

Abstract: A system and method for evaluating the productivity of a working machine and its driver in a real or virtual operating environment is controlled by a control system to perform work, and in which the work cycles relating to the work performed by the working machine are determined by continuous measurements directed to the working machine when it is controlled by the driver. Characteristic values relating to the performance of the determined work cycles are collected on the basis of the continuous measurements for the purpose of evaluating the performance of the work or for comparison.

Abstract: A mower deck has a pair of adjacent cylindrical cutting chambers with rotary cutting blades. Each cutting chamber has a skirt with an air inlet next to a rear discharge chute centrally positioned between the two cutting chambers. A horizontal shield is over each air inlet.

Abstract: A spray linkage (10) for a crop sprayer includes a support (16) and a central frame (18) pivotally connected to the support (16), the central frame (18) being pivotable about an axis (32) from a neutral position. At least one hydraulic cylinder (34, 36) is fastened at one end to the support (16) and at the other end to the central frame (18). To damp the spray linkage (10) during oscillating movements, at least a first hydraulic cylinder (34, 36) has a first and a second hydraulic chamber (44, 46, 48, 50), a first hydraulic line (52, 54) is provided which discharges into the first hydraulic chamber (44, 46) and a second hydraulic line (54, 52) is provided which discharges into the second hydraulic chamber (48, 50). Restrictor structure (58, 60, 62, 64) throttles hydraulic flow from a hydraulic chamber (44, 46, 48, 50) while hydraulic flow into a hydraulic chamber (44, 46, 48, 50) is relatively unthrottled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lower link assembly for a tractor hitch. The lower link assembly includes a first strut and a second strut. The first strut includes a channel at an end thereof and a hollow space defining first and second walls and adjacent to the channel. The second strut may be inserted into the channel. A locking element is associated with the hollow space for latching the second strut to the first strut, and may be moved between an unlocked position and a latching position. A spring pretensions the locking element in the latching position. A grip element is connected to the locking element, by means of which an operator may move the locking element into the unlocked position. The spring is biased to retain the locking element in the hollow space.