5156results about "Mowers" patented technology

A hitch point where a receiving vehicle is coupled to a following vehicle is located relative to a leading vehicle. The trajectory or route of the following vehicle is detected and a dynamic model estimates a location of a receiving area in the receiving vehicle relative to the leading vehicle based on the trajectory or route of the following vehicle and the location of the hitch point relative to the leading vehicle.

An unloading configuration approval request describes characteristics of an unload operation that is to be performed. The unloading configuration approval request is sent from a material transfer vehicle to a remote system. A user or operator at the remote system can accept, cancel, or modify the unloading configuration approval request. To modify the request, the operator changes unloading parameters and transmits the changed unloading parameters back to the material transfer vehicle. When the unloading configuration approval request is approved at the remote location, the material transfer vehicle performs the unloading operation according to the approved unloading configuration.

A material transfer vehicle transfers material to a container. A level of material in the container is detected, and a transfer rate of material from the material transfer vehicle to the container is controlled based upon the detected fill level. The transfer rate can be controlled using a plurality of different configurable unload parameters.

An unloading control system accesses a weight / mass versus position fill profile for an identified container. The unloading control system generates control signals to position the material transfer vehicle so that an initial landing point of material in the container is at a desired positioned based upon the fill profile. The unloading control system generates control signals to unload material into the container according to the weight / mass versus position fill profile and obtains an indicated of the weight / mass of material transferred. The control system generates control signals to control the landing point of material in the container based upon the fill profile and the weight / mass of material transferred.

The invention provides an installation position recommendation method of a courtyard intelligent sprinkler and a mower control method, and relates to the technical field of sprinklers. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring information of a vegetation coverage area, a movement limited area and a non-movement limited area based on a courtyard map, and performing quantitative judgment on geometric features of the movement limited area to realize accurate identification of a narrow traffic area; when the recommended installation position is determined, the range of the inner side of the movement limited area is excluded, and meanwhile the effective spraying area which can be covered by the installation position of the sprinkler can be maximized. According to the technical scheme, hindering of installation of the sprinkler on a mower or a user passing path can be avoided, and reasonable distribution of water resources can be guaranteed; meanwhile, in combination with the sprinkling irrigation coverage range and lawn mower path planning, cooperative operation of the courtyard intelligent sprinkling irrigation system and the lawn mower is achieved, and the overall efficiency and the intelligent degree of courtyard automation equipment in the operation process are improved.

An agricultural harvester has a frame and a spout that is mounted to the frame. A target landing point indicates a position in a receiving vehicle where material is intended to land. A control system detects an actual landing point and automatically controls the spout based on a difference between the actual landing point and the target landing point.

Weed seeds are destroyed in the chaff from a combine harvester by primary and secondary destructors where the primary feeds to the secondary. The secondary can use repeated high speed impacts caused by a rotor mounted in one of a pair of side by side housings which accelerate the discarded seeds in a direction centrifugally away from the rotor onto a stator including angularly adjustable stator surfaces around the axis. The primary can also use an impact arrangement of a different and simplified structure or can use another destruction modality such as radiation. The primary is mounted at a transfer device including a transverse auger which carries the chaff and weed seeds from the rear of the sieve to the secondary.

A method of operating a mowing system, the method including mowing within a work area, wherein mowing is performed by a robotic lawn mower, and wherein the work area comprises a plurality of base stations each configured to charge the robotic lawn mower; determining when to charge the robotic lawn mower in view of a current charge level and a current location of the robotic lawn mower.

A crop loss monitoring method includes detecting crop loss in a measurement area when the measurement area corresponds to an unharvested area of a field and generating pre-harvest crop loss sensor data based thereon. The method further includes detecting crop loss in the measurement area when the measurement area is behind a distal end of a header of a harvester and generating harvesting crop loss sensor data based thereon. The method further includes identifying a pre-harvest crop loss value based on the pre-harvest crop loss sensor data, identifying a harvesting crop loss value based on the harvesting crop loss sensor data and the pre-harvest crop loss value, and generating one or more control signals based on at least one of the pre-harvest crop loss value or the harvesting crop loss value.

A crop loss monitoring method includes detecting crop loss in a measurement area, the measurement area corresponding to an unharvested area of a field. The method further includes identifying a pre-harvest crop loss value based on the crop loss detected in the measurement area. The method further includes generating one or more control signals based on the pre-harvesting crop loss value.

The utility model relates to the technical field of robots, and provides a grass collecting device and mowing equipment. The grass collecting device comprises a main body and a supporting assembly. The main body comprises a rolling brush. The supporting assembly is used for making contact with the grassland when the body moves in the first direction, the supporting assembly is installed on the body and located in front of the rolling brush, and the length of the supporting assembly in the direction perpendicular to the first direction of the body is smaller than that of the rolling brush. According to the grass collecting device and the mowing equipment, the grass collecting effect is improved.

A spreader system includes two spreader rotors configured to rotate about upright rotation axes and to eject residue crop material centrally between the rotors in a direction tangential to the rotors. The spreader system further includes a first structure that is configured to undergo an oscillating movement, such as a rotating oscillation about a central axis oriented in the tangential direction. The spreader system further includes adjustable deflector blades. The first structure can be a main deflector having main deflector blades, wherein the adjustable deflector blades are parallel to the main deflector blades and adjustable by a translation relative to the main deflector blades in an upward or downward direction, to thereby influence a gap between the main deflector and a lower plane of the rotors. The adjustable blades may be each pivotable relative to a frame so that their angular position can be set to one of several positions.

A method for transferring seed during a planting operation includes receiving, by a theft detection system, a first equipment identity of first equipment, receiving the seed into a seed bin of second equipment from the first equipment, determining, using a sensing device disposed on the second equipment and communicatively coupled to the theft detection system, a first weight value indicative of weight of the seed received into the seed bin from the first equipment, and at least one of transmitting, by the theft detection system using a satellite data communication protocol, the first weight value and the first equipment identity to a tracking system, and determining, by the theft detection system, whether any of the seed was stolen based on the first weight value and the first equipment identity and selectively generating and transmitting a notification to the tracking system indicating that the seed was stolen.

The application discloses a control method and device of a grass collecting device and electronic equipment. The control method of the grass collecting device comprises the following steps: obtaining a grass unloading instruction; controlling the grass collecting box to move from a first position to a second position in a first direction according to the grass unloading instruction, wherein the first position is a position where the grass collecting box is in a closed state, and the second position is a position where the grass collecting box reaches a maximum opening angle; and controlling the grass collecting box to swing according to swing parameters, wherein the swing parameters comprise a swing angle, and the swing angle is smaller than the maximum opening angle. By using the control method of the grass collecting device, most of the grass clippings can be unloaded after the grass collecting box is lifted, and different direction inertial forces can be generated in the swinging process of the grass collecting box, so that a small amount of residual grass clippings can be removed through vibration, the situation that the grass is not completely unloaded is avoided, the grass unloading efficiency and effect are improved, and manual unloading operation is saved.

Provided are an adjustment method for a combined lawn pattern, and a related apparatus. The method is applied to a terminal device (110) of a mowing system (100). The method comprises: acquiring a mowing pattern; acquiring a first spacing between any two adjacent sub-patterns in the mowing pattern and a mowing width of a mowing robot (120); determining a mowing mode; when the mowing mode is an external mode and the first spacing is less than the mowing width, outputting prompt information; acquiring a selection instruction, wherein the selection instruction is used for indicating a target adjustment mode for adjusting the first spacing between target sub-patterns; and adjusting the first spacing between the target sub-patterns on the basis of the target adjustment mode, so as to obtain a target mowing pattern. Therefore, the accuracy and reliability of lawn pattern generation can be improved.

Method for determining a kernel processing score (KPS) onboard of an agricultural machine (20), the agricultural machine (20) comprising a conveyor means (23) for transferring harvested crop material (15) and an optical sensor (21), wherein the optical sensor (21) is configured to generate image data of the harvested crop material (15) transferred by and / or within the conveyor means (23), an image processing system configured for processing the generated image data to determine a kernel processing score (KPS), wherein the method comprises the steps of: a) receiving image data from the optical sensor (21); b) identifying at least parts of kernel particles and a quantity thereof within the received image data; c) determining a size or surface of each identified kernel particle in said image data; d) generating a histogram based on the detected size or surface of the identified kernel particles and their quantities; e) analysing the histogram by applying a mathematical function to the generated histogram to increase the informative value of the image data; and f) determining the KPS based on the analysing step.

A system includes: one or more processors; and memory storing instructions, executable by the one or more processors. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors configure the one or more processors to: obtain data indicative of a ride quality issue at an upcoming location at a worksite at which a work machine performs a current operation; identify a ride quality issue at the upcoming location at the worksite based on the data; and control the work machine based, at least, on the ride quality issue at the upcoming location at the worksite.

The application relates to a vehicle type traveling equipment. The vehicle type traveling equipment comprises a cutting assembly, a chassis, a cutting motor, a detection device and a control device. The cutting assembly comprises a mowing element for mowing. The chassis supports the cutting assembly. The cutting motor is arranged to drive the cutting assembly. The detection device detects a first operating parameter and a second operating parameter of the cutting motor. The control device controls the cutting motor to stop or slow down when the first operating parameter is in a first threshold range and the second operating parameter is in a second threshold range for a first preset time. The second operating parameter is different from the first operating parameter, and the second operating parameter at least comprises a rotating speed of the cutting motor. The application improves the accuracy of judging whether the cutting assembly works normally, and further improves the safety factor of the vehicle type traveling equipment.

The utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery, in particular to a residual film picking and recycling straw beating machine, which comprises a main frame, a traction frame and traveling wheels, and a straw beating device, a residual film picking roller, a packing device and a transmission device are arranged on the main frame. The plastic film residue picking roller is characterized by structurally comprising a track disc device, a roller body, a center transmission rotating shaft, a shaft disc, a roller side plate, a film picking elastic tooth set, a film picking crank and a crank roller. The machine is reasonable in structure, economical and practical, and can realize the combined operation of picking, recycling and packaging the residual films and smashing and returning the straws to the field; in the picking process, the residual film picking roller can be utilized, the burden is small, the overall flexibility of the picking roller can be effectively improved, and the residual film picking operation efficiency is greatly improved; the special suspension traction frame is utilized to solve the actual problem that an included angle formed between power input and a transmission shaft is too small, and backward transmission of the locomotive is not facilitated, and flexible connection steering and transmission between the traction locomotive and the operation agricultural machine can be achieved.

The present disclosure includes devices methods and systems for detecting draper belt tears in a work machine. The method may include receiving belt operation data from one or more sensors. The method may include receiving belt condition baseline data. The method may include includes determining a belt active condition based at least in part on the belt condition baseline data and belt operation data. The method may include determining a change in active condition based at least in part on the belt operation data and the belt condition baseline data. The method may include adjusting one or more belt operation parameters based at least in part on the determination of the change in active condition.

The present disclosure relates to a system configured to enhance the monitoring and control of agricultural equipment, particularly when different tools or implements are attached to an agricultural vehicle such as a tractor. In examples, this system is equipped with sensors that detect changes in the equipment's configuration, such as when implements are swapped or adjusted. Upon recognizing these changes, the system selects an appropriate sensor profile to effectively monitor the tool and the environment surrounding the agricultural vehicle and the agricultural implement. Monitoring the agricultural system allows for real-time adjustments to the vehicle's steering and operational functions, ensuring optimal performance. Additionally, the system alerts the operator if manual intervention is needed and autonomously adapt to new configurations, which may include compensating for wear or misalignment of the implements, according to examples.

An agricultural system includes one or more processors and memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, configure the agricultural system to: obtain an image captured by an imaging device during an agricultural operation performed by an agricultural work machine, the image indicating a characteristic; segment the image to generate a segmented image having a plurality of cells and selectively size each cell of the plurality of cells according to one or more cell size criteria; determine one or more values of the characteristic based on the segmented image; and control an operating parameter of the agricultural work machine based, at least, on the one or more values of the characteristic.

In an attachment (10) for a self-propelled agricultural machine for processing crops distributed in a field, at least one first sensor (12, 13, 19) for determining parameters of the crop forms a surface of the attachment which is arranged to come into physical contact with the crop during processing.

An agricultural steering and navigation system comprising a tactile steering system comprising at least one crop sensor configured to command steering of an agricultural vehicle based upon the location of stalks, a GPS guidance system comprising at least one GPS receiver configured to command steering of the agricultural vehicle along guidance paths, and a processor configured for selectively using either the tactile steering system and the GPS guidance system based on one or more triggers.

A method for controlling header height comprising generating a signal as an object passes through a row unit; establishing a signal threshold, wherein when the signal threshold is exceeded a shelled ear event is detected; comparing the signal to the signal threshold; and emitting an alarm with the signal exceeds the signal threshold.

The utility model discloses intelligent mowing robot test equipment, which comprises a workbench, a button test assembly, two sets of collision test assemblies and a three-axis electrical parameter module, the workbench is provided with a test base, a mowing robot is placed on the test base, the button test assembly is arranged on one side of the test base, and the two sets of collision test assemblies are connected with the three-axis electrical parameter module. The collision testing assemblies are arranged at the front end and the rear end of the testing base respectively, the three-axis electrical parameter module is arranged on the testing base, the button testing assembly is used for testing whether a button of the mowing robot can be normally started or not, and the collision testing assemblies are used for testing the collision function of the mowing robot. The three-axis electrical parameter module is used for testing information of a wheel set and a cutter head of the mowing robot. According to the scheme, the mowing robot is tested in sequence through the button testing assembly, the two collision testing assemblies and the three-axis electrical parameter module, so that the testing efficiency of the mowing robot is effectively improved, and the testing process of the mowing robot is simplified.

The present disclosure includes devices methods and systems related to detecting header deployment in a work machine. The method may include receiving one or more header deployment indicators from one or more header deployment sensors. The method may include determining a desired header deployment state. The method may include determining one or more desired header deployment adjustments based at least in part on the desired header deployment state and the one or more header deployment indicators. The method may include initiating a header deployment corrective action.

The invention provides an anti-blocking conveying system of a hugging type apocynum venetum cutting and bundling harvester and a control method of the anti-blocking conveying system. The conveying system comprises a pre-cutting detection system, a vertical conveying device, a height-adjustable crop stacking pressing plate device, a walking device anti-blocking conveying system and a control system. The vertical conveying device is used for conveying gathered and harvested apocynum venetum to the knotting device, and the conveying pressure of the conveying device at the header can be adjusted through a variable-diameter rotating drum of a conveying belt. The height-adjustable stacked crop pressing plate device is used for applying pressure to apocynum venetum stalks stacked in front of a cab to prevent the apocynum venetum stalks from being blocked behind a header, and the height of the height-adjustable stacked crop pressing plate device can be manually adjusted to adapt to harvesting of different types of apocynum venetum; the walking device anti-blocking conveying system is installed at the bottom of the vehicle frame to prevent stalks from blocking the bottom of the reaper-binder. The plant passing rate of the hugging type apocynum venetum cutting and bundling harvester can be effectively increased, and blockage is prevented.

The invention discloses an automatic path tracking method and system for a crawler-type combine harvester, and belongs to the technical field of unmanned driving of agricultural machinery, and the method comprises the following steps: automatic on-line: obtaining a current position and a current course, carrying out transverse deviation calculation and judgment, adjusting the advancing direction of the harvester, and enabling the harvester to be on-line rapidly; linear path tracking: calculating a transverse deviation and a course deflection angle in real time and finely adjusting the harvester; performing current operation path termination judgment: performing distance judgment, angle judgment and area judgment on the current position of the harvester to obtain a current operation path termination judgment result, and determining whether the harvester reaches the terminal point of the current operation path or not; and right-angle turning: performing right-angle turning to realize accurate line feed operation of the harvester. According to the invention, the problem that the working efficiency is low due to the fact that the existing tracked vehicle cannot quickly go on line and control right-angle turning is solved. According to the method, high-precision path tracking is ensured, and meanwhile, the working efficiency and the stability of a control system are improved.

The invention provides a hugging type apocynum venetum cutting and bundling harvester and a control method thereof. The hugging type apocynum venetum cutting and bundling harvester comprises a pre-cutting detection system, a cutting device, an anti-blocking conveying system, a hugging type gathering device, a chassis, a knotter and a control system. The pre-cutting detection system is used for detecting the height, width and harvesting speed of apocynum venetum and feeding back to the control system; the holding type folding device is divided into a lower layer, a middle layer and an upper layer, the middle layer and the upper layer are provided with movable shifting teeth and shifting fingers, and the height between every two layers is adjustable; the conveying systems are arranged on the header, the upper end of the gathering device and the walking device and used for reducing the blocking rate in the apocynum venetum harvesting process. The high-efficiency apocynum venetum bundle cutting and harvesting machine can realize high-efficiency harvesting of different varieties of apocynum venetum, and is also suitable for harvesting operation of other high-stem crops.