Abstract: A MOG sensing system for an agricultural vehicle (100) comprises a first ultrasonic sensor (204) configured to be mounted on the agricultural vehicle (100); a second ultrasonic sensor (206) configured to be mounted on the agricultural vehicle (100); an ECU (302) coupled to the first ultrasonic sensor (204) and the second ultrasonic sensor (206); wherein the ECU (302) is configured to combine signals from the first ultrasonic sensor (204) and from the second ultrasonic sensor (206) and to determine a MOG distribution of MOG ejected from the agricultural vehicle (100) based upon the combined signals.

Abstract: A system for preventing the cleaning of the diesel particulate filter (116) comprises an electronic control unit (200) coupled to a proximity sensor (122), the electronic control unit (200) being configured to monitor the proximity sensor (122) and to determine that there is a predetermined distance between the proximity sensor and an adjacent structure (124) before the electronic control unit (200) will regenerate the diesel particulate filter (116). A method for preventing the cleaning of the diesel particulate filter (116) comprises the steps of electronically monitoring a proximity sensor to determine a distance from the proximity sensor to an adjacent structure, electronically comparing the distance to a threshold distance, and electronically preventing the cleaning of the diesel particulate filter (116) when the distances less than the threshold distance.

Abstract: A motorcycle having a throttle rolloff switch that is operatively associated with the throttle control and the cruise control device to deactivate the cruise control device when the throttle control is rotated to reduce the speed of the motorcycle. The rolloff switch includes a magnetically-sensitive sensor, a magnet positioned in spaced relation to the sensor and movable relative to the sensor, and a coil spring positioned between the sensor and the magnet so that the sensor and the magnet are normally biased in separated relation.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the position of an armature of an electromagnetic actuator having a coil, the armature being movable to and between first and second positions in response to a current flowing in the coil. The apparatus includes circuitry for measuring the magnitude of current in the coil and producing a magnitude signal, measuring the rate of change of current in the coil and producing a rate of change signal, and measuring the derivative of flux linkage versus current in the coil in response to the rate of change signal and producing a flux linkage signal. The apparatus additionally includes circuitry for determining the position of the armature with respect to the coil in response to the magnitude and flux linkage signals.

Abstract: Electromagnetic actuators having a coil and an armature are used in a number of applications in which it is useful to have an indication of the position of the armature with respect to the coil without the use of external sensors. Accordingly, an actuator control system is provided for determining the position of the armature with respect to the coil in response to the magnitude and rate of change of current flowing in the coil.

Abstract: A switch actuating assembly supports and actuates a limit switch of the ball and roller type. The assembly includes a housing, a plunger movably positioned within the housing, and an end cap which closes off one end of the housing. The assembly is adapted to be mounted to a vehicle control panel utilizing conventional mounting hardware. Various ball and roller type limit switches are interchangeable with the housing body. The plunger is movable between a first detent position with the limit switch activated and a second spring loaded position with the limit switch deactivated.