Agricultural machine assembly with driver assistance system

Abstract

The invention relates to an agricultural machine assembly (1) comprising an agricultural working machine (2) and an attachment device (4) adapted to the agricultural working machine (2), the agricultural working machine (2) and the attachment device (4) each comprising a working unit (8, 9) that can be controlled in order to adjust a control parameter (P). The invention relates to an agricultural machine assembly (1) comprising a driver assistance system (13) that optimizes the operation, said driver assistance system (13) being configured in such a way that it forms a working machine adjustment automation device (18.1) and a baler adjustment automation device (18.2), the respective adjustment automation devices (18.1, 18.2) being arranged in a manner that the respective adjustment automation devices (18.1, 18.2, 18.1, 18.2, 18.1, 18.2, 18.1, 18.2, 18.1, 18.2, 18.1, 18.2, 18.1, 18.2, 18.1, 18.2, 18.1, 18.2, 18.2) causes an optimization of the operating mode of the agricultural working machine (2) and the agricultural baler (5) in relation to each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an agricultural machine component according to the preamble of independent claim 1. Background Art

[0002] Agricultural machines and attached equipment The adjustment of the components of an agricultural machine is a complex process which requires the operator to have considerable knowledge of the agricultural machine and the attached equipment to be adapted. In addition, the operator must have agronomic knowledge in order to be able to assess the effects of the adjustment.

[0003] For example, in this regard, EP 0 838 141 A1 discloses a system in which an attachment device in the form of a plough is equipped with a computer, which is coupled to an operating and display unit of an agricultural working machine in the form of a tractor. An operator can predetermine setting parameters for the plough using the operating and display unit.

[0004] In addition to the necessary knowledge, the challenge is that the setting parameters of agricultural working machines and agricultural attachments may influence each other. In the case of incorrect settings, the working results (whether in terms of work quality, achievable area yield and / or operating material consumption) may have a negative impact. Therefore, it is crucial for the economical operation of such agricultural machine components that the machine components operate as harmoniously and efficiently as possible. The diversity of different working machines (especially tractors) and attachments in the corresponding categories makes it difficult for the operator to adjust the setting parameters of the two devices belonging to the machine component and adapt the setting parameters to the corresponding operating conditions determined by the surrounding environment and harvesting (or working) conditions so as to achieve optimal operation of the machine component and obtain the desired working results.

[0005] In the case of certain agricultural machine assemblies, a particularly high level of complexity arises when prescribing the setting parameters. For example, such agricultural machine assemblies include an agricultural working machine and an agricultural baler adapted to the agricultural working machine as an additional device. The complexity arises here due to the large number of working units (Arbeitsaggregat) required for forming the bales (Ballen) and which can also be controlled in the agricultural baler. Even for particularly experienced operators with extensive expertise, prescribing the setting parameters for optimal operation is often a huge challenge. Summary of the invention

[0006] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to further develop such an agricultural machine component so that it is characterized in that the setting parameters can be simplified and improved predefined or adjustable, and the agricultural machine component better takes into account the complex relationships for achieving optimal operation of the agricultural machine component with respect to the work tasks to be performed.

[0007] This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of independent claim 1 , wherein advantageous developments of the agricultural working machine according to the invention are the subject matter of the respective dependent claims 2 to 15 .

[0008] Therefore, the present invention relates to an agricultural machine component, which includes an agricultural working machine and an attachment device adapted to the agricultural working machine. The agricultural working machine and the attachment device each include a working group that can be controlled in order to adjust setting parameters. The agricultural machine component includes a driver assistance system for optimizing operation, which driver assistance system includes a computing unit and at least one operating and display unit. The computing unit processes information generated by a sensor system inside the machine, external information, information that can be stored in the computing unit, and information that can be predefined with the help of the operating and display unit. The agricultural machine component includes at least one control device for controlling and regulating the agricultural working machine and the attachment device. The agricultural machine component is characterized in that the attachment device is configured as an agricultural baler, wherein the driver assistance system is configured so that the driver assistance system forms a working machine setting automation (Arbeitsmaschineneinstellautomaten) and a baler setting automation (Ballenpresseneinstellautomaten). The corresponding setting automations are related to each other (in voneinander) to optimize the working mode of the agricultural working machine and the agricultural baler, wherein information generated by a sensor system inside the machine, external information, information that can be stored in a computing unit, and information that can be predefined by means of an operating and display unit form input signals of a corresponding setting robot, and setting parameters of the agricultural working machine and setting parameters of the agricultural baler are output signals of the corresponding setting robot. The corresponding setting robot is set and configured to transmit the setting parameters to at least one control device, wherein at least one control device is set and configured to control the working unit of the agricultural working machine and the agricultural baler to adjust the setting parameters.

[0009] In this case, the term setting parameter is to be understood to mean that the setting parameter includes operating parameters (eg drive speed, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure, etc.) and machine parameters (eg distance, quantity, etc.).

[0010] The driver assistance system configured according to the invention enables a mutually coordinated optimization of the setting parameters of the agricultural working machine and the agricultural baler adapted to the agricultural working machine, so that the operation of the agricultural machine component is significantly more efficient overall. Thus, the driver assistance system can achieve an optimal adjustment of the setting parameters for a given operating situation in order to achieve an efficient and optimized operation of the agricultural machine component. In particular, the extremely complex setting process of the agricultural machine component with the agricultural baler can be significantly simplified, so that incorrect setting of the agricultural machine component by the operator is avoided.

[0011] According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the working machine setting robot and the strapping machine setting robot form a common setting robot.

[0012] The working machine setting robot and the baler setting robot can therefore be centrally operated and controlled by the driver assistance system in order to optimize the operation of an agricultural machine assembly having a complex structure, consisting of an agricultural working machine and an agricultural baler adapted to the agricultural working machine, as is caused by the numerous working units of the agricultural baler.

[0013] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the baler setting robot is configured to form working unit-specific sub-setting robots, wherein the respective sub-setting robots are configured and arranged to output setting parameters of the respective working unit of the agricultural baler as output signals.

[0014] By providing the baler control robot to form a working unit-specific sub-control robot, it is ensured that the operating mode of the machine components can be optimized in a very specific manner (ie in relation to the working unit) taking into account the baling process to be carried out on the field.

[0015] According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the driver assistance system comprises common rules or respectively rules assigned to the working machine setting robot and the baler setting robot, which common rules or the assigned rules lead to an optimization of the operating mode of the agricultural machine component.

[0016] According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that at least one control device is designed as an ISO-based control device, wherein the control device forms part of the working machine setting robot and the baling machine setting robot.

[0017] By standardizing the communication between working machines and agricultural balers by means of the so-called ISO bus, the operation (i.e., setting and control) of working machines and agricultural balers is simplified. In particular, when working with agricultural balers from different manufacturers, the ISO-based control device has advantages, because the communication (or data exchange) between agricultural working machines and agricultural balers via the ISO bus can be realized by simply coupling the machines and the device.

[0018] According to an advantageous improvement of the present invention, the setting parameters of the agricultural working machine and the setting parameters of the agricultural baler are: the driving speed adjustable by means of the drive unit and / or the transmission system of the agricultural working machine; and / or the steering angle adjustable by means of the steering system of the agricultural working machine; and / or the orientation of the agricultural baler relative to the agricultural working machine; and / or the rotational speed of the power output shaft (Zapfwelle) of the agricultural working machine; and / or the hydraulic pressure to be provided by means of the hydraulic system of the agricultural working machine; and / or the maximum value of the agricultural working machine. at least one ground engaging element; and / or the torque and / or the rotational speed of a pick-up of the agricultural baler; and / or the torque and / or the rotational speed of a rotor of the agricultural baler; and / or the activation or deactivation of a cutting tool of the agricultural baler; and / or the rotational speed and / or the number of strokes of a feeder or grabber of the agricultural baler; and / or the extrusion pressure to be applied in the extrusion chamber of the agricultural baler; and / or the activation or deactivation of the strapping device of the agricultural baler; and / or the storage of bales formed with the aid of the agricultural baler.

[0019] Due to the large number of setting parameters that can be influenced (or determined) by means of the setting robot, the operating mode of the agricultural machine component can be optimized comprehensively.

[0020] According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the driver assistance system comprises a selectable strategy for optimizing the mode of operation of the agricultural machine component.

[0021] Thus, before the actual optimization begins, it is already possible to predetermine the overall goal with which the operator wishes to operate the agricultural machine component. The selectable strategies can be working machine-specific strategies, baler-specific strategies and / or a combination of the two. The optimization of the operating mode of the agricultural machine component is based on a combination of technical knowledge and agronomic knowledge. The technical knowledge and agronomic knowledge can be stored as control mechanisms or rules.

[0022] It is preferably provided that the selectable strategies include at least one of the following strategies: “baling density”, “baling quality”, “energy consumption”, “throughput”, “baling material”, “service life” and / or “user defined”.

[0023] These strategies allow the operator to call, select or predetermine specific target values ​​that the operator wishes to achieve or comply with when performing the baling process for his overall goal. For the "baling density" optimization strategy, for example, the target value "harvest weight / bale volume" can be defined (or predetermined); and / or for the "baling quality" optimization strategy, for example, the target values ​​"harvest weight / bale volume" and "harvest moisture per bale" can be defined (or predetermined); and / or for the "energy consumption" optimization strategy, for example, the target value "fuel amount / unit time" can be defined (or predetermined); and / or for the "throughput" optimization strategy, for example, the target value "harvest weight or volume / unit time" can be defined (or predetermined); and / or for the "baling material" optimization strategy, for example, the target value "baling material thickness and / or strength" can be defined (or predetermined); and / or for the "service life" optimization strategy, for example, the target value "operating hours" can be defined (or predetermined).

[0024] According to an advantageous improvement of the invention, a driver assistance system is set and configured to determine setting parameters of an agricultural working machine and setting parameters of an agricultural baler in a dialogue-based manner for optimizing the working mode of the agricultural machine components, wherein the driver assistance system determines at least some of the setting parameters before the agricultural machine components are put into use and / or before the agricultural machine components start the baling process.

[0025] It is thus conceivable that certain settings to be performed can be made independently of the existing conditions of the field to be processed. The determination of the setting parameters in a dialog-based manner can be carried out in a natural language manner, i.e., via a dialog that is predefined and guided by the driver assistance system. The dialog is preferably hierarchical and can follow a top-down approach.

[0026] According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the driver assistance system comprises a “setting” module, which is used to call up in a dialogue-based manner, to input in a dialogue-based manner and / or to predetermine in a dialogue-based manner operating parameters and / or machine parameters of an agricultural working machine and an agricultural baler.

[0027] The "Setup" module allows guided basic setup of the agricultural machine component before it is put into operation and / or before the baling process begins, the implementation of which is crucial for the baling process to be carried out. As a result, in particular less experienced operators are not overwhelmed by the number of operating parameters and / or machine parameters, which are particularly numerous in the case of an agricultural machine component consisting of an agricultural working machine and an agricultural baler. Rather, the operator is guided through the setup in a structured manner and is confronted only with the most important parameters.

[0028] According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that for at least one combination of an agricultural working machine and an agricultural baler, device-specific setting parameters are stored in the computing unit in a retrievable manner.

[0029] By storing the setting parameters in a retrievable manner, a (preferably non-editable) basic configuration of the agricultural machine components can be provided, which can be used by the setting robot to optimize the operating method. Preferably, for at least one combination, the machine-specific setting parameters can be stored as an individualized data set and can thus be edited.

[0030] According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that a functional model of the agricultural working machine and the agricultural baler is stored in the computing unit, which functional model maps at least part of the functional relationship between the agricultural working machine and the agricultural baler adapted thereto.

[0031] Different operating situations of the agricultural working machine and the agricultural baler can thus be modeled with the aid of the functional model in order to achieve an optimization of the operating mode of the agricultural machine components in the corresponding operating situation and taking into account the selected control strategy.

[0032] The functional model can be constructed in different ways. It is thus conceivable that the functional model is based on a classical algorithm that maps the functional relationship between an agricultural working machine and an agricultural baler adapted to the agricultural working machine. It is also conceivable that the functional model is a black box model that is based, for example, on artificial intelligence (preferably an artificial neural network) to map the functional relationship between an agricultural working machine and an agricultural baler adapted to the agricultural working machine.

[0033] In order to map the functional relationship between an agricultural working machine and an agricultural baler adapted to the agricultural working machine, it is set that the functional model includes at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family (n-dimensionales Kennfeld), and the at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family is assigned to at least one setting parameter of the agricultural working machine and / or the agricultural baler, wherein the corresponding setting parameter is defined as an output variable of the at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family.

[0034] It is preferably provided that information generated by a machine-internal sensor system, external information, information storable in the computing unit and information predefinable by means of an operating and display unit form input variables for the at least one n-dimensional characteristic diagram.

[0035] It is further preferably provided that the computing unit adapts at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family to the conditions of use of the agricultural machine component during operation (preferably periodically). In the event of changed conditions of use, the n-dimensional characteristic curve family can be adjusted or another n-dimensional characteristic curve family can be used to determine the corresponding setting parameters.

[0036] In the computing unit, at least one n-dimensional initial characteristic curve set for the corresponding setting parameters can be stored, on which the computing unit takes as a basis when determining at least one setting parameter for the first time. For this purpose, for example, one or more data sets that were stored in the computing unit at a previous time of use of the agricultural machine component can be accessed.

[0037] By means of at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family, complex functional relationships of a system consisting of machine components and the surrounding environment can also be mapped with low computational effort. The characteristic curves of the n-dimensional characteristic curve family can be adaptively adapted to the respective situation in order to fully take into account the relationships between the operating agricultural machine components and the surrounding conditions, which influence the control strategy. In this case, the characteristic curves of the n-dimensional characteristic curve family are adapted by corresponding control robots, namely the working machine control robot and the baler control robot.

[0038] According to an advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the driver assistance system is provided and configured to visualize an operating sequence for setting setting parameters to be set in order to optimize the operating mode of the agricultural machine component by means of at least one operating and display unit.

[0039] For this purpose, in addition to the corresponding values ​​for setting parameters determined or suggested by the driver assistance system, one or more working units of the agricultural working machine and / or agricultural baler can also be displayed to the operator, at which corresponding settings are to be made by actuation by means of at least one control device. In this case, some of the setting parameters can be set automatically or remotely, while the setting of another part of the setting parameters requires manual intervention. In this case, one or more working units to be set by manual intervention can be represented in the form of individual pictograms (or icons) or as a sequence of sequential images.

[0040] It is preferably provided that at least one operating and display unit of the driver assistance system is part of the mobile data processing device. Implementing at least one operating and display unit of the driver assistance system as a component of the mobile data processing device has the advantage that the operator can carry the mobile data processing device with him when setting one or more previously determined setting parameters on the agricultural machine component (in particular manually). The mobile data processing device can communicate with the driver assistance system in a wireless or wired manner. Alternatively, it can be provided that at least one operating and display unit runs on remote control hardware (in particular remote from the agricultural working machine and / or agricultural baler). If remote control hardware is mentioned here, it is generally preferably data processing hardware that is remote from the machine component, for example, it can involve a cloud-based data processing system. In principle, the data source remote from the machine component can also involve a data server remote from the agricultural machine component, which communicates with the agricultural machine component via an Internet connection or a similar connection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] The present invention will be described in more detail below based on the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

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[0043] Figure 1 A schematic and exemplary view of an agricultural machine assembly according to the invention is shown, which comprises an agricultural working machine in the form of a tractor and an agricultural baler adapted to the agricultural working machine in the form of a square bale baler, and a driver assistance system;

[0044] Figure 2 Shown according to Figure 1 A schematic and exemplary illustration of an automatic adjustment of a driver assistance system of an agricultural machine component is shown; and

[0045] Figure 3 Shown according to Figure 1 A schematic and exemplary illustration of a driver assistance system of an agricultural machine assembly is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Figure 1 An agricultural machine assembly 1 is shown, which comprises an agricultural working machine 2, here in the form of a tractor 3, and an attachment device 4 adapted to the agricultural working machine 2, which is designed as an agricultural baler 5. The agricultural baler 5 is shown in the figure in the form of a square baler, wherein a round baler can also be adapted to the agricultural working machine 2, here in the form of a tractor 3. Figure 1 2 shows an agricultural machine assembly 1 during a baling process 6 being performed on a field 7 .

[0047] The agricultural working machine 2 of the agricultural machine assembly 1 and the agricultural baler 5 adapted thereto each comprise a working unit 8 , 9 which can be controlled in order to set setting parameters P which are essential for carrying out the baling process 6 .

[0048] The working unit 8 of the agricultural working machine 2 is, for example: a drive unit 8.1 which can be constructed as an internal combustion engine, a hybrid drive unit or an electric motor drive unit; and / or a transmission system 8.2 having various transmission mechanisms, clutches and shafts; and / or a ground engaging device 8.3 which is shown here in the form of a tire but can also be constructed as a crawler travel mechanism; and / or a steering system 8.4 for steering the agricultural machine component 1; and / or a power output shaft 8.5 for transmitting drive power to the agricultural baler 5; and / or a hydraulic system 8.6.

[0049] The working unit 9 of the baler 5 is, for example: a pick-up device 9.1, a rotor 9.2, a cutting knife 9.3, a gripper 9.4, a pressing chamber 9.5 with a pressing device, a strapping device 9.6, a rear cover (not shown in the figure), a bale storage device 9.7, a hydraulic system 9.8 and / or a towing rod 9.9.

[0050] The adjustment parameters P that can be adjusted by means of the working units 8, 9 of the agricultural machine component 1 are: the driving speed of the agricultural machine component 1, which can be predetermined by means of the drive unit 8.1 and / or the transmission system 8.2 of the agricultural machine 2, for example; and / or the steering angle of the agricultural machine 2, which can be adjusted by means of the steering system 8.4 of the agricultural machine 2, for example; and / or the orientation of the agricultural baler 5 relative to the agricultural machine 2, which can be adjusted by means of the drawbar 9.9, for example; and / or the rotational speed of the power output shaft 8.5 of the agricultural machine 2; and / or the rotational speed of the agricultural machine 2 required by the agricultural machine 2 by means of the hydraulic system 8.6. The hydraulic pressure provided; and / or the tire pressure of at least one ground engaging means 8.3 of the agricultural working machine 2; and / or the torque and / or the rotational speed of the pick-up device 9.1 of the agricultural baler 5; and / or the torque and / or the rotational speed of the rotor 9.2 of the agricultural baler 5; and / or the time of activation or deactivation of the cutting blade 9.3 of the agricultural baler 5; and / or the rotational speed and / or the number of strokes of the gripper 9.4 of the agricultural baler 5; and / or the squeezing pressure applied in the squeezing chamber 9.5 of the agricultural baler 5; and / or the time of activation or deactivation of the strapping device 9.6 of the agricultural baler 5, and / or the time of depositing the bales. Other working units 8, 9 of the agricultural machine assembly 1 and the setting parameters P of the agricultural machine assembly 1 that may be relevant for carrying out the baling process 6 are not excluded within the scope of the present invention by the aforementioned specific, preferred working units 8, 9 and setting parameters P.

[0051] The working unit 8 of the agricultural working machine 2 is controlled and regulated by a control device 10.1 (preferably in the form of a job computer). The control device 10.1 sets and arranges the adjustment parameters P for adjusting the working unit 8 by actuating the working unit 8. In the driver's cab 11 of the agricultural working machine 2, an operating and display unit 12 connected to the control device 10.1 can be arranged. Similarly, the agricultural baler 5 can be assigned a control device 10.2, which is used to control and regulate one or more working units 9 of the agricultural baler 5. The control device 10.2 can also be in the form of a job computer. The control device 10.2 sets and arranges the adjustment parameters P for adjusting the working unit 9 by actuating the working unit 9. The control devices 10.1 and 10.2 of the agricultural machine assembly 1 can be in the form of separate devices (as shown in the figure) or as a common control device 10 arranged on the agricultural working machine 2 or the agricultural baler 5.

[0052] The agricultural machine assembly 1 is also assigned a driver assistance system 13, which is used to adjust and optimize the operation of the agricultural machine assembly 1 consisting of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5. The driver assistance system 13 has a computing unit 14 and at least one operating and display unit 15. The computing unit 14 processes the internal information generated by the machine-internal sensor system 16. S 、External InformationI E , information I that can be stored in the computing unit 14 R and information I which can be specified by means of the operating and display units 12, 15 V The operating and display unit 12 can be formed by an operating and display unit 15 in the cab 11 of the agricultural working machine 2 or be embodied as an additional operating and display unit, in particular as part of a mobile data processing device 17 , such as a mobile phone or a tablet computer.

[0053] Here, the driver assistance system 13 is designed such that it forms a working machine setting robot 18.1 and a baler setting robot 18.2, wherein the respective setting robots 18.1, 18.2 mutually optimize the operating mode of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5. The driver assistance system 13 comprises rules 19, 20 assigned to the working machine setting robot 18.1 and the baler setting robot 18.2 for optimizing the operating mode of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5. Preferably, the working machine setting robot 18.1 and the baler setting robot 18.2 form a common setting robot 18.

[0054] Figure 2 The structure of the adjustment robots 18, 18.1, 18.2 is schematically shown. These adjustment robots 18, 18.1, 18.2 include working units 8, 9 of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5, a sensor system 16 inside the machine, and a control device 10, 10.1, 10.2. Control signals S are sent by the control device 10, 10.1, 10.2 to the working units 8, 9 by means of data transmission (preferably by means of a bus system), which control signals S are used to adjust one or more working units 8, 9. At least one sensor system 16 monitors at least one working unit 8, 9 and, if necessary, one or more actuators 21 associated with the working unit 8, 9. The sensor data generated by the at least one sensor system 16 are transmitted to the control device 10, 10.1, 10.2 by means of the bus system for evaluation and forming an internal information I S In addition, external information I is provided to the control devices 10, 10.1, 10.2 E , information I that can be stored in the computing unit 14 Rand information I which can be specified by means of the operating and display units 12, 15 V .

[0055] Sensor data (i.e., internal information I) provided by at least one sensor system 16 S ), information I that can be stored in the computing unit 14 R 、External InformationI E and information I which can be specified by means of the operating and display units 12, 15 V The input signal E of the corresponding setting automaton 18, 18.1, 18.2 is formed E . Use A E represents the output signal of the corresponding automatic adjustment device 18, 18.1, 18.2, wherein the output signal A E represents the setting parameter P. The corresponding one or more setting robots 18, 18.1, 18.2 autonomously optimize the working mode of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5, i.e., the one or more setting robots 18, 18.1, 18.2 set and arrange the settings required for continuously and autonomously determining and presetting the setting parameters P of the working units 8, 9. Setting parameters P adapted to the respective current working conditions are provided by these setting robots 18, 18.1, 18.2. The working machine setting robot 18.1 and the baler setting robot 18.2 are designed identically in structure (as described above) and work in the same way. Here, the corresponding setting robots 18.1, 18.2 or the setting robots 18.1, 18.2 combined in the common setting robot 18 optimize the working mode of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5 in relation to each other. In this way, the above-mentioned setting robots 18, 18.1, 18.2 are provided, which adjust all relevant parameters for the baling process 6 and for the agricultural working machine 2 used for the baling process 6 and the agricultural baler 5 adapted to the agricultural working machine 2 in a coordinated manner with one another. In particular, competing and possibly mutually canceling controls from different aspects are avoided. More precisely, the control of all relevant setting parameters P is carried out "centrally". In this case, the baler setting robot 18.2 can form a sub-setting robot specific to the working unit. The corresponding sub-setting robot is then set and configured to output the setting parameter P of the corresponding working unit 9 of the agricultural baler 5 as an output signal A. E Output.

[0056] like Figure 3As shown schematically, the driver assistance system 13 includes a selectable strategy 22 for optimizing the operating mode of the agricultural machine component 1. Thus, before the actual optimization begins, it is already possible to predetermine with which overall goal the operator 23 wishes to operate the agricultural machine component 1. The selectable strategy 22 can be a work machine-specific strategy 22, a baler-specific strategy 22 and / or a combination of both.

[0057] The selectable strategies 22 include at least one of the following strategies: "baling density" 22.1, "baling quality" 22.2, "energy consumption" 22.3, "throughput" 22.4, "baling material" 22.5, "service life" 22.6 and / or "user defined" 22.7. For each strategy 22, specific target values ​​to be achieved (or maintained) when carrying out the packaging process 6 are stored, selectable by the operator 23 using the operating and display unit 12, 15 and / or can be predefined by the operator 23 using the operating and display unit 12, 15.

[0058] For the optimization strategy "baling density" 22.1, the target value "harvest weight / baling volume" can be defined (or pre-given). For the optimization strategy "baling quality" 22.2, the target values ​​"harvest weight / baling volume" and "harvest moisture per bale" can be defined (or pre-given). For the optimization strategy "energy consumption" 22.3, the target value "fuel amount / unit time" can be defined (or pre-given). For the optimization strategy "throughput" 22.3, the target value "harvest weight or volume / unit time" can be defined (or pre-given). For the optimization strategy "baling material" 22.5, the target value "thickness and / or strength of the baling material" can be defined (or pre-given). For the optimization strategy "service life" 22.6, the target value "operating hours" can be defined (or pre-given). The strategy "user defined" 22.7 allows these available strategies 22.1 to 22.6 to be at least partially combined in variable proportions.

[0059] Figure 3 In addition to illustrating the selectable strategy 22, the driver assistance system 13 is also schematically illustrated, while explaining the visualization, operation and structural aspects of the driver assistance system 13. The driver assistance system 13 has a "strategy" module M S And the "adjustment" module M E , the "strategy" module M S For selecting one of the above mentioned strategies 22, the "setting" module M E The subject of the present invention is the configuration of the agricultural machine component 1 by the operator 23. E Within the scope of the present invention, data on different agricultural working machines 2 and agricultural balers 5 can be retrieved in an optional manner from the computing unit 14 (information I R), i.e. operating parameters and / or machine parameters, and / or are predefined by the operator 23 with the aid of the operating and display units 12, 15 (information I V ). In this case, these data include manufacturer-specific operating parameters and / or machine parameters of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5, i.e. all parameters that the operator 23 does not have to edit specifically. In addition, they also involve operator-specific operating parameters and / or machine parameters of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5 assigned by the operator 23. For different agricultural working machines 2 and / or different agricultural balers 5, it is advantageous if the device-specific operating parameters and / or device-specific machine parameters can be stored in the calculation unit 14 in a manner that can be repeatedly called up. In this way, a (preferably non-editable) basic configuration can be provided, which can be used by the corresponding adjustment automation 18, 18.1, 18.2 to optimize the working mode of the corresponding agricultural machine component 1.

[0060] Depending on the retrievable and / or predeterminable operating parameters and / or machine parameters, in addition to the information I generated by the machine-internal sensor system 16 S and external information E In addition, the operating mode of a specific agricultural machine component 1 is optimized. Therefore, in order to optimize the operating mode, the driver assistance system 13 only determines (or determines) the possible (or relevant) setting parameters P for a specific agricultural machine component 1 by means of the setting automation 18, 18.1, 18.2, and the control device 10, 10.1, 10.2 sets these setting parameters P by actuating the working unit 8, 9.

[0061] The determination of the setting parameter P can be carried out here on the basis of a functional model of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5, which maps the functional relationship between the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5. The functional model can be stored in a computing unit 14 of the driver assistance system 13, for example in a database 24, in which callable operating parameters and / or machine parameters can also be stored. The functional model includes at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family, which is assigned to at least one setting parameter P of the agricultural working machine 2 and / or the agricultural baler 5 in order to map the functional relationship between the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5. The information I generated by the sensor system 16 inside the machine S 、External InformationI E , information I that can be stored in the computing unit 14 R and information I which can be specified by means of the operating and display units 12, 15 V Input variables E forming at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family MThe corresponding setting parameter P defines at least one output parameter A of an n-dimensional characteristic curve family M .

[0062] In general, the driver assistance system 13 is configured to determine the setting parameters P of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5 in a dialog-based manner, including by means of a “strategy” module M. S and the "adjustment" module M E However, the driver assistance system 13 can also be configured for automatically determining the setting parameters P of the agricultural working machine 2 and the agricultural baler 5. In both cases, the communication (i.e. the dialogue) with the operator 23 takes place in natural language. The driver assistance system 13 is also configured and provided for visualizing the operating sequence by means of at least one operating and display unit 12, 15 for setting the setting parameters P to be adjusted in order to optimize the operating mode of the agricultural machine component 1. The menu navigation and operating concept of the driver assistance system 13 are based in a unified manner: in addition to the natural language dialogue, the setting suggestions are explained by means of icons, pictograms, illustrations with a magnifying glass view and / or color highlighting.

[0063] Finally, it should be pointed out that the above embodiments are only used to describe the teachings claimed for protection, but the above embodiments should not be regarded as limiting or exhaustive.

[0064] Reference numerals list

[0065] 1Agricultural machinery components

[0066] 2Agricultural work machines

[0067] 3. Tractor

[0068] 4 Attached equipment

[0069] 5Agricultural balers

[0070] 6 Packaging process

[0071] 7 Fields

[0072] 8 Working units of working machines / tractors

[0073] 8.1 Drive units for working machines / tractors

[0074] 8.2 Drivetrain of working machines / tractors

[0075] 8.3 Ground engaging devices for working machines / tractors

[0076] 8.4 Steering systems for working machines / tractors

[0077] 8.5 Power take-off shaft of working machine / tractor

[0078] 8.6 Hydraulic systems of working machines / tractors

[0079] 9 Working unit of baler

[0080] 9.1 Pick-up device of baler

[0081] 9.2 Baler rotor

[0082] 9.3 Cutting tools for balers

[0083] 9.4 Packer Grabber

[0084] 9.5 Extrusion chamber of the baler

[0085] 9.6 Strapping device of baler

[0086] 9.7 Baling machine storage device

[0087] 9.8 Hydraulic system of baler

[0088] 9.9 Baler drawbar

[0089] 10 Control device

[0090] 10.1 Control Device

[0091] 10.2 Control Devices

[0092] 11 Cab

[0093] 12 Operating and display units

[0094] 13 Driver Assistance Systems

[0095] 14 computing units

[0096] 15 Operating and display units

[0097] 16 sensor system

[0098] 17Mobile data processing equipment

[0099] 18. Setting the automatic device

[0100] 18.1 Automatic adjustment of working machines

[0101] 18.2 Automatic adjustment device for baling machine

[0102] 19 Rules

[0103] 20 Rules

[0104] 21 Actuator

[0105] 22Strategy

[0106] 22.1 Strategy "Packing Density"

[0107] 22.2 Strategy “Packaging Quality”

[0108] 22.3 Strategy “Energy Consumption”

[0109] 22.4 Policy "Throughput"

[0110] 22.5 Strategy "Bundling Materials"

[0111] 22.6 Strategy “Lifetime”

[0112] 22.7 Policy "User Defined"

[0113] 23 operators

[0114] 24 Database

[0115] P Adjustment Parameters

[0116] I S Sensor system information

[0117] I E External Information

[0118] I R Information that can be stored in a computing unit

[0119] I V Information that can be specified on the operating and display unit

[0120] E E Set the input signal of the automaton

[0121] A E Adjust the output signal of the automatic

[0122] S control signal

[0123] E M Input variables for models / characteristic curves

[0124] A M Output variables of the model / characteristic diagram

[0125] M S Strategy module

[0126] M E "Adjustment" module

Claims

1. An agricultural machine assembly (1), comprising an agricultural working machine (2) and an attachment device (4) adapted to the agricultural working machine (2), in, The agricultural working machine (2) and the attached device (4) each comprise a controllable working unit (8, 9) for adjusting a setting parameter (P). The agricultural machine component (1) comprises a driver assistance system (13) which optimizes operation, the driver assistance system comprising a computing unit (14) and at least one operating and display unit (12, 15), The computing unit (14) processes information (I) generated by a sensor system (16) inside the machine. S ), external information (I E ), information (I) that can be stored in the computing unit (14) R ) and information (I V ), The agricultural machine assembly (1) comprises at least one control device (10, 10.1, 10.2) for controlling and regulating the agricultural working machine (2) and the attached device (4). It is characterized in that The attached device (4) is configured as an agricultural baler (5), The driver assistance system (13) is designed in such a way that it forms a working machine setting robot (18.1) and a baling machine setting robot (18.2), In this case, the corresponding automatic control devices (18.1, 18.2) mutually influence the optimization of the working mode of the agricultural working machine (2) and the agricultural baler (5). The information (I) generated by the sensor system (16) inside the machine S ), external information (I E ), information (I) that can be stored in the computing unit (14) R ) and information (I V ) forms the input signal (E) of the corresponding adjustment automaton (18.1, 18.2) E ), The setting parameters (P) of the agricultural working machine (2) and the setting parameters (P) of the agricultural baler (5) are output signals (A) of the corresponding setting automatic devices (18.1, 18.2). E ), wherein the corresponding setting robot (18.1, 18.2) is configured and arranged to transmit the setting parameter (P) to the at least one control device (10, 10.1, 10.2), Therein, the at least one control device (10, 10.1, 10.2) is set and configured to control the working units (8, 9) of the agricultural working machine (2) and the agricultural baler (5) in order to adjust the adjustment parameters (P).

2. The agricultural machine component (1) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The working machine setting robot (18.1) and the baler setting robot (18.2) form a common setting robot (18).

3. Agricultural machine component (1) according to claim 1 or 2, It is characterized in that The baler setting robot (18.2) is configured to form a sub-setting robot specific to the working unit, The corresponding sub-setting automatic device is set and configured to use the setting parameter (P) of the corresponding working unit (9) of the agricultural baler (5) as an output signal (A E ) output.

4. An agricultural machine component (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, It is characterized in that The driver assistance system (13) comprises common rules or rules (19, 20) respectively associated with the working machine setting robot (18.1) and the baler setting robot (18.2), the common rules or the associated rules leading to an optimization of the operating mode of the agricultural machine component (1).

5. An agricultural machine component (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, It is characterized in that The at least one control device (10, 10.1, 10.2) is implemented as an ISO-based control device, The control device (10, 10.1, 10.2) forms part of the working machine setting robot (18.1) and the baling machine setting robot (18.2).

6. Agricultural machine component (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, It is characterized in that The adjustment parameters (P) of the agricultural working machine (2) and the adjustment parameters (P) of the agricultural baler (5) include: a travel speed that can be set by means of a drive unit (8.1) and / or a transmission (8.2) of the agricultural working machine (2); and / or a steering angle that can be adjusted by means of a steering system (8.4) of the agricultural working machine (2); and / or the orientation of the agricultural baler (5) relative to the agricultural working machine (2); and / or the rotational speed of the power output shaft (8.5) of the agricultural working machine (2); and / or by means of the hydraulic pressure to be provided by the hydraulic system (8.6) of the agricultural working machine (2); and / or the tire pressure of at least one ground-engaging device (8.3) of the agricultural working machine (2); and / or The torque and / or rotational speed of the pickup device (9.1) of the agricultural baler (5); and / or The torque and / or rotational speed of the rotor (9.2) of the agricultural baler (5); and / or Activation or deactivation of the cutting blade (9.3) of the agricultural baler (5); and / or The rotation speed and / or the number of strokes of the grabber (9.4) of the agricultural baler (5); and / or the extrusion pressure to be applied in the extrusion chamber (9.5) of the agricultural baler (5); and / or Activation or deactivation of the strapping device (9.6) of the agricultural baler (5); and / or Storage of bales formed with the aid of the agricultural baler (5).

7. Agricultural machine component (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, It is characterized in that The driver assistance system (13) comprises a selectable strategy (22) for optimizing the mode of operation of the agricultural machine component (1).

8. Agricultural machine component (1) according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The selectable strategies (22) include at least one of the following strategies: "baling density" (22.1), "baling quality" (22.2), "energy consumption" (22.3), "throughput" (22.4), "baling material" (22.5), "service life" (22.6) and / or "user defined" (22.7).

9. Agricultural machine component (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, It is characterized in that The driver assistance system (13) is configured and arranged for determining setting parameters (P) of the agricultural working machine (2) and setting parameters (P) of the agricultural baler (5) in a dialog-based manner in order to optimize the operating mode of the agricultural machine component (1). Therein, at least some of the setting parameters (P) are determined by the driver assistance system (13) before the agricultural machine component (1) is put into operation and / or before a baling process (6) is started by the agricultural machine component (1).

10. An agricultural machine component (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, It is characterized in that The driver assistance system (13) comprises a "setting" module (M E ), the "adjustment" module is used to call, input and / or predetermine the operating parameters and / or machine parameters of the agricultural working machine (2) and the agricultural baler (5) in a dialogue-based manner.

11. Agricultural machine component (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, It is characterized in that For at least one combination of an agricultural working machine (2) and an agricultural baler (5), device-specific setting parameters (P) are stored in the computing unit (14) in a retrievable manner.

12. Agricultural machine component (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, It is characterized in that The computing unit (14) stores a functional model of the agricultural working machine (2) and the agricultural baler (5), wherein the functional model maps at least a part of the functional relationship between the agricultural working machine (2) and the agricultural baler (5) adapted to the agricultural working machine.

13. Agricultural machine component (1) according to claim 12, It is characterized in that The functional model comprises at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family, the at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family being assigned to at least one setting parameter (P) of the agricultural working machine (2) and / or the agricultural baler (5) and being used for mapping the functional relationship between the agricultural working machine (2) and the agricultural baler (5) adapted thereto, The corresponding setting parameter (P) is defined as the output parameter (A) of the at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family. M ).

14. Agricultural machine component (1) according to claim 13, It is characterized in that Information (I) generated by a sensor system (16) inside the machine S ), external information (I E ), information (I) that can be stored in the computing unit (14) R ) and information (I V ) forms the input variable (E) of the at least one n-dimensional characteristic curve family M ).

15. Agricultural machine component (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, It is characterized in that The driver assistance system (13) is designed and arranged to visualize an operating sequence for setting setting parameters (P) to be set in order to optimize the operating mode of the agricultural machine component (1) by means of the at least one operating and display unit (12, 15).

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