System and method for pulsed jet filter element cleaning in agricultural equipment

Abstract

Embodiments herein relate to a filtration system for an agricultural device. In an embodiment, a filtration system for an agricultural apparatus is included, the filtration system having control circuitry, a filter housing, and a pulsed cleaning mechanism. The pulse cleaning mechanism is controlled by the control circuitry and is configured to clean a filter element disposed within the filter housing. The control circuitry is configured to receive and / or infer data from and / or regarding an appliance, attachment or header used with the agricultural equipment, and adjust a pulsed cleaning parameter of the pulsed cleaning mechanism based on the data. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Description

[0001] This application was filed on August 16, 2024, as a PCT international patent application in the name of Donaldson Company, Inc. (a U.S. national company, applicant in all designated countries) and in the name of U.S. citizen Joel J. Finnicum, and U.S. citizens Mike J. Van Arsdale and Daniel E. Adamek (inventors in all designated countries), and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 533,389, filed on August 18, 2023, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0002] The embodiments described herein relate to filtration systems for agricultural equipment. Background Technology

[0003] Agricultural equipment benefits from various types of filtration. For example, engine air filters are crucial for agricultural equipment because they protect the engine from dust, dirt, debris, and other contaminants that can reduce engine performance and lifespan. Engine air filters are designed to capture and remove airborne particles before they enter the engine's combustion chamber.

[0004] Filters can become overloaded while removing contaminants from the fluid they filter. Filter load increases filter limits and reduces system efficiency. Therefore, some types of filters are typically cleaned, for example with pulsed air cleaning, to reduce filter load and keep filter limits within appropriate ranges. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Embodiments herein relate to filtration systems for agricultural equipment. In a first aspect, a filtration system for agricultural equipment is included, the filtration system having a control circuitry, a filter housing, and a pulse cleaning mechanism. The pulse cleaning mechanism can be controlled by the control circuitry and can be configured to clean filter elements disposed within the filter housing. The control circuitry can be configured to receive and / or infer data from and / or about implements, attachments, or headers used with the agricultural equipment, and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0006] In a second aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the pulse cleaning parameters may include at least one selected from the group consisting of: pressure drop trigger threshold variation, pulse cleaning frequency, pulse cleaning mode, peak pressure of the pulse wave, pulse duration, pulse energy, pulse mode, number of valves, valve synchronization parameters, and non-pulse cleaning parameters.

[0007] In a third aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some of the aspects, the control circuitry system may be configured to receive wireless signals concerning implements, attachments, or cutting platforms used with agricultural equipment.

[0008] In the fourth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some of the aspects, the control circuitry system may be configured to receive data from and / or about the appliance or attachment after the appliance, attachment or header is attached to the agricultural equipment.

[0009] In the fifth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some of the aspects, the agricultural equipment may be a self-propelled device.

[0010] In the sixth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or as an alternative to some of the aspects, the agricultural equipment may be at least one of the following: an agricultural tractor, a combine harvester, a stalk cutter, a self-propelled sprayer, a harvester, or a forage harvester.

[0011] In the seventh aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, the filtration system may be an air filtration system.

[0012] In the eighth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, the filtration system may be an engine air filtration system.

[0013] In the ninth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, the data may include identification data, wherein the identification data identifies the type of appliance or attachment.

[0014] In the tenth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the data is at least partially derived from user input.

[0015] In the eleventh aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the data is at least partially derived from the appliance, attachment device or cutting table.

[0016] In the twelfth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the data is at least partially derived from a data network associated with the device.

[0017] In the thirteenth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the data network associated with the device may include a CAN bus.

[0018] In the fourteenth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the filtering system may be configured to receive user input, store data about the user input, and later use the data to determine the crop type at a particular location.

[0019] In the fifteenth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some aspects, the control circuit system may be further configured to receive data about environmental conditions and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on that data.

[0020] In the sixteenth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, environmental conditions may include at least one selected from the group consisting of temperature and humidity.

[0021] In the seventeenth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some aspects, the control circuit system may be further configured to receive environmental data and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the environmental data.

[0022] In the eighteenth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some aspects, the control circuit system may be further configured to receive weather data and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the weather data.

[0023] In the nineteenth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some aspects, the control circuit system may be further configured to receive data from or about other agricultural equipment within a predetermined proximity, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0024] In the twentieth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the control circuit system may be further configured to receive data on the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment is operating, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0025] In the twenty-first aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some aspects, the control circuit system may be further configured to receive data on the moisture state of the particles to be filtered out, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0026] In the twenty-second aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the control circuit system may be further configured to receive data about the type of crop growing on the land on which the agricultural equipment can operate, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0027] In aspect twenty-three, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or in alternatives to some of the aspects, the filtering system may be configured to use one or more of seasonal data, the current time of year, the current geospatial location, and the engine load pattern to infer data about the appliance, attachment, or cutting table.

[0028] In the twenty-fourth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or in alternatives to some of the aspects, the filtering system may be configured to infer data about the equipment, attachments or cutting table by using one or more of seasonal data, the current time of year, the current geospatial location and engine load mode, and selecting from a set of known equipment specific to the work site.

[0029] In the twenty-fifth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, a device operation status sensor may be further included, wherein the control circuitry system may be configured to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on data from the device operation status sensor.

[0030] In the twenty-sixth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the equipment operation status sensor may include at least one of a PTO axis sensor, a head engagement sensor, and an equipment height sensor.

[0031] In the twenty-seventh aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the filtering system may be configured to receive information about the geospatial location of agricultural equipment and, based on that information, infer information about the operational status of the agricultural equipment.

[0032] In the twenty-eighth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the filtration system may be configured to receive information about the engine RPM, engine load, and / or movement speed of the agricultural equipment, and to infer information about the equipment's operating status based on that information.

[0033] In the twenty-ninth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the control circuitry system may be configured to receive and / or retrieve default pulse cleaning parameter data based on one or more of the data from and / or relating to the appliance, attachment, or cutting table.

[0034] In the thirtieth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or in alternatives to some of the aspects, the control circuitry may be configured to receive and / or retrieve default pulse cleaning parameter data based on one or more of the data concerning the installed filter elements, particles, crop type, and agricultural equipment activity.

[0035] In a thirty-first aspect, a method for cleaning a filter element for use in agricultural equipment may be included. The method may include: receiving and / or inferring data from and / or about an implement, attachment, or header used with the agricultural equipment; adjusting pulse cleaning parameters of a pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data; and performing pulse cleaning on the filter element according to the adjusted pulse cleaning parameters.

[0036] In aspect thirty-two, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, the method may further include receiving wireless signals concerning implements, attachments, or cutting platforms used with agricultural equipment.

[0037] In aspect thirty-three, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the method may further include receiving data from and / or about the appliance or attachment after the appliance, attachment device or cutting table is attached to the agricultural equipment.

[0038] In the thirty-fourth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, the method may further include receiving data on environmental conditions and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on that data.

[0039] In aspect thirty-five, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the method may further include receiving weather data and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the weather data.

[0040] In the thirty-sixth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some aspects, the method may further include receiving data from or about other agricultural equipment within a predetermined proximity, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0041] In the thirty-seventh aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the method may further include receiving data on the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment can operate, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0042] In the thirty-eighth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some aspects, the method may further include receiving data on the moisture state of the particles to be filtered out, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0043] In the thirty-ninth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the method may further include receiving data on the types of crops that can grow on the land on which the agricultural equipment can operate, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0044] In the fortieth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the method may further include using one or more of seasonal data, the current time of year, the current geospatial location, and the engine load pattern to infer data about the appliance, attachment, or cutting platform.

[0045] In the forty-first aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or in alternatives to some of the aspects, the method may further include inferring data about the equipment, attachments, or cutting table by using one or more of seasonal data, the current time of year, the current geospatial location, and the engine load pattern, and selecting from a set of known equipment specific to the work site.

[0046] In aspect 42, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, the method may further include adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on data from a device operating status sensor.

[0047] In aspect 43, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the method may further include receiving information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment and inferring information about the operational status of the agricultural equipment based on that information.

[0048] In aspect 44, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the method may further include receiving information about the engine RPM, engine load, and / or movement speed of the agricultural equipment, and inferring information about the equipment's operating status based on that information.

[0049] In a forty-fifth aspect, a filtration system for agricultural equipment may be included, the filtration system having a control circuit system, a filter housing, and a pulse cleaning mechanism. The pulse cleaning mechanism may be controlled by the control circuit system and may be configured to clean filter elements disposed within the filter housing. The control circuit system may be configured to receive data on at least one of the following: environmental data, environmental conditions, the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment can operate, the moisture state of the particles to be filtered out, and the type of crop grown on the land on which the agricultural equipment can operate, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0050] In aspect 46, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the pulse cleaning parameters may include at least one selected from the group consisting of: pressure drop trigger threshold variation, pulse cleaning frequency, pulse cleaning mode, peak pressure of the pulse wave, pulse duration, pulse energy, pulse mode, number of valves, valve synchronization parameters, and non-pulse cleaning parameters.

[0051] In aspect 47, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, environmental conditions may include at least one selected from the group consisting of temperature and humidity.

[0052] In aspect 48, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the data is at least partially derived from user input.

[0053] In aspect 49, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the data is at least partially derived from a data network associated with the device.

[0054] In the fiftieth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the data network associated with the device may include a CAN bus.

[0055] In the fifty-first aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or in alternatives to some of the aspects, the data is at least partially derived from an appliance, attachment device, or cutting table.

[0056] In aspect 52, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the control circuit system may be configured to receive data from and / or about the implements, attachments or cutting table used with the agricultural equipment, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the received data.

[0057] In aspect 53, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the control circuitry system may be configured to receive wireless signals concerning implements, attachments, or cutting platforms used with agricultural equipment.

[0058] In aspect 54, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the data may include identification data.

[0059] In aspect 55, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the identification data identifies the type of appliance or attachment.

[0060] In aspect 56, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the control circuitry system may be configured to receive data from and / or about the appliance, the attachment, or the cutting table after the appliance or attachment is connected to the agricultural equipment.

[0061] In aspect 57, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, the agricultural equipment may be a self-propelled device.

[0062] In aspect 58, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the agricultural equipment may be an agricultural tractor, combine harvester, stalker, self-propelled sprayer, harvester, or forage harvester.

[0063] In aspect 59, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, the filtration system may be an air filtration system.

[0064] In the sixtieth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some of the aspects, the filtration system may be an engine air filtration system.

[0065] In the sixty-first aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the filtration system may be configured to receive information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on that information.

[0066] In aspect sixty-two, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some of the aspects, the filtering system may be configured to receive user input, store data about the user input, and later use the data to determine the crop type at a particular location.

[0067] In aspect sixty-three, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or the following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the control circuitry system may be configured to receive and / or retrieve default pulse cleaning parameter settings based on one or more of the following: environmental conditions, the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment can operate, and the type of crop grown on the land on which the agricultural equipment can operate.

[0068] In aspect sixty-four, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the control circuitry may be configured to receive and / or retrieve default pulse cleaning parameter settings based on one or more of the data regarding the installed filter elements, particles, crop type, and agricultural equipment activity.

[0069] In a sixty-fifth aspect, a method for cleaning a filter element for agricultural equipment may be included. The method may include receiving data regarding at least one of: environmental conditions, environmental data, the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment can operate, the moisture state of the particles to be filtered out, and the type of crop grown on the land on which the agricultural equipment can operate. The method may further include adjusting pulse cleaning parameters of a pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data, and performing pulse cleaning on the filter element according to the adjusted pulse cleaning parameters.

[0070] In the sixty-sixth aspect, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some aspects, the method may further include receiving data from and / or regarding implements, attachments or cutting tables used with agricultural equipment, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the received data.

[0071] In aspect sixty-seven, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or as an alternative to some aspects, the method may further include receiving wireless signals concerning implements, attachments, or cutting platforms used with agricultural equipment.

[0072] In aspect sixty-eight, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in an alternative to some aspects, the method may further include receiving data from and / or about the appliance, attachment, or cutting table after the appliance or attachment is attached to the agricultural equipment.

[0073] In aspect sixty-nine, in addition to one or more of the foregoing or following aspects, or in alternatives to some aspects, the method may further include receiving information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on that information.

[0074] This invention provides an overview of some of the teachings imparted in this application and is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. Further details can be found in the detailed description and the appended claims. Other aspects will become apparent to those skilled in the art after reading and understanding the following detailed description and examining the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description, and none of these aspects should be considered limiting. The scope of this document is defined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents. Attached Figure Description

[0075] The following figures (figures) can be used to gain a more complete understanding of the various aspects, in which:

[0076] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an agricultural device having a filtration system according to various embodiments of this document.

[0077] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a filtration system including a pulse cleaning mechanism according to various embodiments of this document.

[0078] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The filtration system along Figure 2 The cross-sectional view intercepted by line 3-3' in the figure.

[0079] Figure 4 These are schematic diagrams of various aspects of the system according to the various embodiments described herein.

[0080] Figure 5 These are schematic diagrams of agricultural equipment according to various embodiments of this document.

[0081] Figure 6 These are schematic diagrams of agricultural equipment according to various embodiments of this document.

[0082] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the data flow according to various embodiments of this document.

[0083] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the geospatial location according to various embodiments of this document.

[0084] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an agricultural area according to various embodiments of this document.

[0085] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the working position according to various embodiments of this document.

[0086] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a filter control system according to various embodiments of this document.

[0087] While various modifications and alternatives are readily apparent from the embodiments, their specific details have been shown by example and in the accompanying drawings and will be described in detail. However, it should be understood that the scope of this document is not limited to the particular aspects described. Rather, it is intended to cover modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the spirit and scope of this document. Detailed Implementation

[0088] Different types of agricultural equipment may have different air filtration needs, depending on the environment in which they operate, the activities they perform, and the level of filtration required. Additionally, depending on various factors, different types of equipment may have different needs for filter cleaning or other filter maintenance. For example, tractors and harvesters operating in dry, dusty fields may require more frequent filter cleaning or other filter maintenance than equipment operating in less dusty conditions.

[0089] The system described herein can adjust filter cleaning or other filter maintenance parameters to optimize filtration based on the type of agricultural equipment used, its operating conditions, and the activities it is conducting. In various embodiments, the filtration system for agricultural equipment described herein may include a control circuitry, a filter housing, and a pulse cleaning mechanism. The pulse cleaning mechanism may be controlled by the control circuitry and may be configured to clean filter elements (or components thereof) disposed within the filter housing. In some embodiments, the control circuitry may be configured to receive and / or infer data from and / or about implements, attachments, or headers used with the agricultural equipment. The system can then adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on this data to optimize filter cleaning. In some embodiments, the control circuitry may be configured to receive data about at least one of the following: environmental conditions, environmental data, the moisture state (e.g., moisture level) of the ground on which the agricultural equipment can operate, the moisture state of the particulate matter / contaminants to be filtered out, and the type of crop growing on the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating, and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on this data.

[0090] In various embodiments, the cleaning parameters controlled herein may include at least one of the following: pressure drop trigger threshold variation (which may be adjusted to be higher or lower), pulse cleaning frequency (which may be adjusted to be more frequent or lower), pulse cleaning mode (which may be adjusted to change time mode, spatial mode, etc.), peak pressure of the pulse wave (which may be adjusted to be higher or lower), pulse duration (which may be adjusted to be longer or shorter), pulse energy (which may be adjusted to be greater or less), number of valves opened for the pulse (which may be adjusted to include more or fewer valves), valve synchronization parameters, and various non-pulse cleaning parameters. Different cleaning parameter values ​​may be ideal for different types of particles, different particle sizes, different moisture levels, etc. The system of this invention can select the optimal set of cleaning parameters based on factors applicable to agricultural equipment as described herein.

[0091] This document may include various types of filtration systems used with agricultural equipment. However, in some embodiments, the filtration system may specifically be an air filtration system. In various embodiments, the filtration system may specifically be an engine air filtration system. In various embodiments, the filtration system described herein may be a filtration system cleaned using a pulse jet cleaning mechanism.

[0092] Now for reference Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an agricultural device having a filtration system 130 according to various embodiments thereof. Specifically, Figure 1 An agricultural tractor 102 with a filtration system 130 is shown. Figure 1Airborne particulate matter 104 is also shown. Airborne particulate matter 104 can include all possible forms of airborne matter found in agricultural environments, including but not limited to dust, dirt, organic matter, droplets, smoke, exhaust fumes, etc.

[0093] The filtration system 130 can utilize a cleaning mechanism, such as a pulse jet cleaning mechanism. Figure 2 and Figure 3 An embodiment of a filtration system 130 with a pulse cleaning mechanism is shown, which can be used in one or more embodiments of the air filtration system described herein. However, it should be understood that... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The illustrated filtration system 130 is only one type of filtration system that can be used with agricultural equipment, and various other types of filtration systems are also envisioned herein. The filtration system housing 210 may include an inlet 202 and an outlet pipe 204. The outlet pipe 204 may be operatively connected to an engine air intake such that the outlet pipe 204 and the engine air intake are in fluid communication. Air outside the filtration system housing 210 may enter through the inlet 202, pass through a filter element housed within the filtration system housing 210, and exit through the outlet pipe 204 to enter the engine air intake. Thus, the air entering the inlet 202 can be filtered (e.g., via the filter element) and flow to the engine through the engine air intake.

[0094] like Figure 3 As shown, the outlet pipe 204 can be described as an inner pipe 240 extending into the filter system housing 210. For example, the inner pipe 240 may extend along a longitudinal axis 201 between an inner end 242 of the filter outlet and an inner end 244 of the engine intake. The inner end 244 of the engine intake may be adapted to be operatively coupled to an engine intake. The inner pipe 240 may include an inner surface 246 and an outer surface 248. The inner surface 246 of the inner pipe 240 may define an inner pipe passage 252 through the inner pipe 240 between the inner end 242 of the filter outlet and the inner end 244 of the engine intake.

[0095] The pulse cleaning mechanism may include an outer tube 220 extending between a filter outlet outer end 222 and an engine intake outer end 224. The outer tube 220 may include an inner surface 226 and an outer surface 228. The inner surface 226 of the outer tube 220 may define an outer tube passage 232 through the outer tube 220 between the filter outlet outer end 222 and the engine intake outer end 224. The outer tube passage 232 may receive an inner tube 240 (e.g., the filter outlet inner end 242) such that at least a portion of the inner surface 226 of the outer tube 220 faces at least a portion of the outer surface 248 of the inner tube 240.

[0096] The inner tube 240 and the outer tube 220 may extend into and be sealed to the filter system housing 210 such that air passing through the inner tube passage 252 must first pass through the filter element located within the filter system housing 210 (e.g., as will be further described herein). The inner tube 240 and the outer tube 220 may extend into the housing 210 by equal distances (e.g., such that the inner end 242 and the outer end 222 of the filter outlet are flush or flat along the longitudinal axis 201). In other embodiments, the outer end 222 of the filter outlet may extend further into the housing 210 than the inner end 242 of the filter outlet, or vice versa.

[0097] Furthermore, the outer tube 220 may include a pulse port 230 extending into the outer tube passage 232 between the inner surface 226 and the outer surface 228 of the outer tube 220 (e.g., an opening in the outer tube 220). The pulse port 230 may be in fluid communication with the space between the inner tube 240 and the outer tube 220, such that the gas introduced into the pulse port 230 may be shaped like the gap between the inner tube 240 and the outer tube 220. For example, the region between the inner tube 220 and the outer tube 240 may form a ring (e.g., annular shape), such that the gas guided through the pulse port 230 forms an annular gas flow toward the filter element within the housing 210.

[0098] The filter system housing 210 may include a first filter element 280 (e.g., a safety filter element) surrounding an inner tube 240 and an outer tube 220, and a second filter element 282 (e.g., a main filter element) surrounding the first filter element 280. Thus, air entering inlet 202 passes through the second filter element 282 and then the first filter element 280 before passing through the inner tube 240 to reach the engine intake. In some embodiments, the second filter element 282 (e.g., the main filter element) is designed to capture most of the debris and deposits entering inlet 202, and the first filter element 280 (e.g., the safety filter element) is designed to capture dust in the event of main element failure or when the main element is removed for maintenance. The first filter element 280 and the second filter element 282 may each include a first cap 281 and a second cap 283 to seal the filter elements such that air passes only through these filter elements (first filter element 280 and second filter element 282) before entering the inner tube 240.

[0099] The pulse port 230 can be in fluid communication within the first filter element 280, such that gas guided through the pulse port 230 (e.g., a gas pulse) can apply pressure to the inner surface of the first filter element 280 to, for example, push debris and deposits away from the outer surface of the first filter element 280. Additionally, in one or more embodiments, multiple pulse ports can be incorporated into a pulse cleaning mechanism to clean various filter elements located within the filtration system 130. For example, the housing 210 can define an additional pulse port 235 positioned between the first filter element 280 and the second filter element 282. Thus, gas guided through the additional pulse port 235 can take the shape of the gap between the first filter element 280 and the second filter element 282. For example, the region between the first filter element 280 and the second filter element 282 can form a ring (e.g., an annular shape), such that gas guided through the additional pulse port 235 forms an annular flow between the first filter element 280 and the second filter element 282.

[0100] Gas guided through the additional pulse port 235 can be used to remove debris and deposits from the second filter element 282. For example, gas guided through the additional pulse port 235 can apply force to the inner surface of the second filter element 282 to push deposits and debris away from the outer surface of the second filter element 282. Additionally, the gas guided through each of the pulse ports 230 and 235 can be controlled individually or together. For example, in one or more embodiments, the pulse cleaning mechanism may include valves (e.g., diaphragm valves (e.g., with solenoid activation), lift valves, etc.) or other flow control elements (e.g., orifices, etc.) to control the velocity, volume, pressure, etc., of the gas guided through each of the pulse ports 230 and 235. Furthermore, the size of the gap between the first filter element 280 and the second filter element 282, and the size of the gap between the inner tube 240 and the outer tube 220, can be set to precisely control the velocity of the gas passing through each of the additional pulse ports 235 and 230.

[0101] Additionally, the filtration system 130 may include a pulse jet device 260 in fluid communication with both the pulse port 230 and the additional pulse port 235. The pulse jet device 260 may be configured to guide gas through the pulse port 230 and / or the additional pulse port 235. For example, as described herein, the pulse jet device 260 may guide gas independently or together through the pulse port 230 and the additional pulse port 235. One or both pulse ports may be controlled, and thus pulse port 230 may be used alone without the additional pulse port 235, and similarly, the additional pulse port 235 may be used alone without pulse port 230.

[0102] Now for reference Figure 4 The diagram illustrates various aspects of a system according to various embodiments herein. Figure 4 An agricultural tractor 102 and an attachment 402 connected thereto are shown. The type of attachment 402 used can provide the system with valuable information about the optimal cleaning parameters to be used. For example, some types of attachments (or accessories, etc.) produce more airborne dust than other types of attachments. In various embodiments, the system's control circuitry can be configured to receive signals (wired or wireless) regarding the attachment 402 (or, in other examples, an attachment or header) used with the agricultural equipment.

[0103] In various embodiments, the control circuitry can be configured to receive data from and / or about the appliance 402 after it has been connected to the agricultural equipment. This data may include identification data that identifies the type of appliance 402. In some embodiments, the data may include information about the current activity or operating status of the appliance 402.

[0104] In some embodiments, the data may originate at least partially from user input. Thus, the system can be configured to accept user input to receive such data. However, in various embodiments, the data originates at least partially from the appliance 402 itself. In some embodiments, the data originates at least partially from a data network associated with the device. In various embodiments, the data network associated with the device may include a CAN bus.

[0105] The system can also utilize other types of data to select cleaning parameters to optimize the cleaning of the filter elements described in this paper. For example, Figure 4 Satellite 404 is shown. Signals from the satellite can be used for geospatial purposes to determine the geospatial location of agricultural equipment. For example, the system can be equipped with a geospatial transceiver, such as one used with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, or other geospatial systems.

[0106] Using geolocation data, the system can interface with various resources to collect data that may affect the cleaning of filter elements, such as environmental data. In this example, Figure 4Environmental data 406 that the system can access is shown. This data can be received in various ways, such as through an application programming interface (API). It should be understood that environmental data APIs can be obtained from many service providers, including but not limited to Yahoo Weather, OpenWeatherMap, AccuWeather, Dark Sky, and National Weather Service. In some embodiments, the API can send information about past, present, or future environmental conditions in the area where the agricultural equipment is located. In various embodiments, the API can connect to a data network to communicate with other parts of the network. In various embodiments, interfacing with the API can follow a SOAP or REST-based architecture and can include communication in JSON, XML, or YAML formats, derivative formats based on one of these formats, or another data format. Communication with the API can include requests containing one or more of the following: URL, method, headers, and body. API responses can include one or more of the following: status code, headers, and body.

[0107] Environmental data 406 may include, but is not limited to, weather data 408 (fog, precipitation, sunshine, wind, etc.) and airborne pollutant data 410 (smoke, pollen, etc.), as well as other types of data. Therefore, in various embodiments, the control circuitry can be configured to receive environmental data 406 and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters(s) of the pulse cleaning mechanism, at least in part, based on the environmental data. For example, higher levels of airborne pollutants may result in more frequent pulse cleaning.

[0108] The system can also use data from various sensors. Many different types of sensor data are envisioned in this paper. Figure 4 Sensor data 412 is shown, which includes environmental condition data from humidity sensor 414 and temperature sensor 416. However, the sensor data may also include optical sensor data, vibration sensor data, moisture sensor data, etc. Therefore, in various embodiments, the control circuitry can be configured to receive data about environmental conditions and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters(s) of the pulse cleaning mechanism(s) based on that data. In various embodiments, environmental conditions may include at least one of temperature and humidity. In various embodiments, the control circuitry can be further configured to receive data about the moisture state / level of the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters(s) of the pulse cleaning mechanism(s) based on that data.

[0109] In various embodiments, the control circuitry may be further configured to receive data from or relating to other agricultural equipment within a predetermined proximity range, and to adjust one or more pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on that data. For example, as Figure 7 As shown, data can be sent from agricultural equipment, cleaning systems, or their components to the cloud or another type of remote computing resource. Other agricultural equipment or cleaning systems can receive data from it based on its geospatial proximity or if it falls within the same area or location. This received data can be used to adjust pulse cleaning parameters. For example, if other agricultural equipment within a predetermined proximity or in the same area is pulse cleaning at a higher frequency than the agricultural equipment in question, the frequency of pulse cleaning can be adjusted upwards (at least temporarily) to see if the filtration function is enhanced. As another example, if other agricultural equipment within a predetermined proximity or in the same area detects a given moisture level, humidity level, etc., this data can be received and used by the cleaning system of the agricultural equipment in question.

[0110] Now for reference Figure 5 The diagram illustrates agricultural equipment according to various embodiments of this document. Figure 5 An agricultural tractor 102 and an attachment device 502 are shown. In some embodiments, the type of attachment device 502 can be determined directly based on data received from the attachment device 502 (via wired or wireless communication).

[0111] In various embodiments, the filtration system for the agricultural equipment can be configured to use one or more of seasonal data, the current time of year, the current geospatial location, and the engine load mode to infer data about implement 402, attachment 502, or header. For example, certain types of equipment (implements, attachments, etc.) are primarily used in the spring of the year. By assessing the current season (e.g., cross-referencing the current day with a seasonal calendar 504), the system can infer that the equipment in use falls into a specific set of equipment that is primarily used in the spring. Similarly, certain types of equipment are primarily used in certain locations. Thus, geospatial location data can be used to infer that the equipment in use falls into a specific set of equipment that is primarily used in certain locations. These different factors (and others) can be combined to make the inference more accurate. For example, by knowing both the season and the geospatial location (two independent factors), the possible set of equipment used becomes even smaller, and therefore the inference becomes more accurate. In some embodiments, one, two, three, four, five, or more independent factors are used when inferring data about the agricultural equipment, implement 402, attachment 502, or header.

[0112] It should be understood that the system described herein can be used with different types of agricultural equipment. In some embodiments, the agricultural equipment may specifically be a self-propelled device. In various embodiments, the agricultural equipment may be at least one of the following: agricultural tractors, combine harvesters, reapers, self-propelled sprayers, harvesters, forage harvesters, etc.

[0113] Now for reference Figure 6 The diagram illustrates agricultural equipment according to various embodiments of this document. Figure 6 A combine harvester 602 is shown. The combine harvester 602 is equipped with a header 604. Different types of headers can be used to harvest different crops. Different cleaning parameter values / settings may be ideal when using a particular header. Thus, the system of this invention can use the type of header to select appropriate cleaning parameter values. Furthermore, the type of header 604 used can allow the system to infer the type of crop being harvested. Since harvesting different types of crops may result in different cleaning requirements for the filtration system, the type of header 604 can be used to infer the type of crop being harvested and / or allow the system to select appropriate cleaning parameter values / settings. For example, in some embodiments, the system may store information 606 related to the header, crop type, and cleaning parameter set. The system can then refer to this information (which may be stored in memory, a lookup table, etc.) to select and implement an appropriate cleaning parameter set based on the header. In some embodiments, the system may store cleaning parameter values ​​specific to different types of crops, different environmental conditions, different types of equipment, different types of equipment activity or operating states, different sensor values, etc. In some embodiments, this cleaning parameter information can be stored by the system as a series of templates specific to these different scenarios / conditions.

[0114] Now for reference Figure 7 This document illustrates a data flow diagram according to various embodiments thereof. Figure 7 An agricultural tractor 102 attached to an implement 402 is shown in a field environment 716. In some embodiments, the filtration system (not shown in this view), the agricultural tractor 102, and / or the implement 402 may communicate directly with a data network, such as by directly docking with a communication tower 720. However, in some embodiments, the field environment 716 may include a communication relay device 710 to facilitate communication with the data network. Figure 7 A filter monitoring device 730 is also shown. The filter monitoring device 730 may be located within and / or away from the field environment. In some embodiments, the filter monitoring device 730 may be with the operator of the agricultural equipment. In some embodiments, the filter monitoring device 730 may be located in the cab of the agricultural tractor 102. The filter monitoring device 730 can provide information about the cleaning of the filtration and / or filter system.

[0115] The filter monitoring device 730 may also provide means for user input into the system (using wired or wireless input devices, such as a keyboard, touchscreen, external device, etc.), such as inputting cleaning parameters, conditions, equipment type, crop type, etc. In some embodiments, user input may be stored for later use by the system. As an example, user input regarding crop type or equipment type may be reused. As an exemplary scenario, user input may indicate that corn was planted in a certain location in the spring, and this may be stored by the system. In the fall, the system can refer to this stored data record to know that harvesting activities at the same location are related to harvesting corn (based on spring planting records). Similarly, the system can use this stored information to improve the accuracy of inferences made. For example, if user input has indicated that a specific crop (such as corn) has been planted in various areas near the region of interest, the system knows that corn may also be a possible crop in that region of interest and / or that corn is the dominant crop in that region of interest.

[0116] In various embodiments, the filtration system, agricultural tractor 102, and / or implement 402 may communicate directly or indirectly with cloud 722 and / or its resources (such as server 732 (real or virtual) and / or database 734 (real or virtual)). Data described herein may be sent to and / or received from cloud 722. Figure 7 A remote location 740 is also shown. In this example, the remote location 740 includes a computing device 728 that can be used by an individual to monitor filtration and provide input and / or instructions for the cleaning system described herein.

[0117] Harvesting one type of crop may generate more and / or different types of airborne particulate matter than harvesting other types. Thus, the system described herein can use this crop type information to select appropriate cleaning parameter values ​​and / or utilize parameter templates specific to different crops. As an example, in various embodiments, the control circuitry can be further configured to receive data about the type of crop growing on the land over which the agricultural equipment is operating, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on this data. This data about the crop type can also be inferred as described in more detail below.

[0118] The information that the system described in this article can utilize may include geospatial data and / or information that can be obtained from geospatial data. Now refer to... Figure 8 This illustrates a schematic diagram of geospatial locations according to various embodiments of this document. Specifically, Figure 8 Agricultural tractor 102 and satellite 404 are shown. Figure 8Geospatial grid 1302 and a first geospatial location 1308 and a second geospatial location 1310 therein are also shown. The system described herein can determine which geospatial location the device is operating in and use this information to select appropriate cleaning parameter values ​​and / or templates thereof.

[0119] In some embodiments, the system can use knowledge about which agricultural region the agricultural equipment is located in to infer the type of crop the equipment is being used for. As previously mentioned, the system may store data related to the crop type and a set of cleaning parameters that are ideal for the crop type or can be used as default values ​​for the crop type. Now refer to Figure 9 This document illustrates a schematic diagram of an agricultural area according to various embodiments thereof. Figure 9 Satellite 404 is shown, as are a first agricultural region 902 and a second agricultural region 904. In some embodiments, the first agricultural region 902 may represent a region where the primary crop is wheat. Similarly, the second agricultural region 904 may represent a region where the primary crop is maize. Using this information, the system can infer that a harvesting device in the first agricultural region 902 may be harvesting wheat, and a harvesting device in the second agricultural region 904 may be harvesting maize. This is important because harvesting wheat may generate more and / or different types of airborne particulate matter than harvesting maize. Thus, the system described herein can use this crop type information to select appropriate cleaning parameter values ​​and / or utilize parameter templates specific to different crops.

[0120] The location within the agricultural site can provide important information for the system described in this paper. Now refer to... Figure 10 This document illustrates schematic diagrams of agricultural sites according to various embodiments thereof. Figure 10 Satellite 404, crop field 1004, and road 1006 are shown. Figure 10 A first site 1008 and a second site 1010 are also shown. In one example, the agricultural equipment may be located at the first site 1008, which is in a crop field 1004. In another example, the agricultural equipment may be located at the second site 1010, which is in a road 1006. Typically, when working in the crop field 1004, the filter cleaning requirement may be higher compared to traveling along the road 1006. Thus, the system can use information about the specific site of the agricultural equipment to infer the activity of the agricultural equipment and / or select appropriate cleaning parameters and / or parameter templates for use.

[0121] Various embodiments may further include equipment operation status sensors, wherein the control circuitry can be configured to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on data from the equipment operation status sensors. For example, if the PTO (Power Take-Off) shaft of an agricultural device is in operation, this may mean a greater need for air filtration compared to when the PTO shaft is not in operation (e.g., if the agricultural device is simply traveling along a road). In various embodiments, the equipment operation status sensor may include a PTO shaft sensor (which may include a vibration sensor, or another type of sensor, mounted in a position for detecting rotation of the PTO shaft). Other equipment operation status sensors described herein may include, but are not limited to, header (e.g., combine harvester header) sensors or drive engagement sensors and equipment height sensors.

[0122] In various embodiments, a filtration system for agricultural equipment can be configured to receive information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment and, based on that information, infer information about the operational status of the agricultural equipment.

[0123] In various embodiments, a filtration system for agricultural equipment can be configured to receive information about the engine RPM and / or movement speed of the agricultural equipment, and infer information about the equipment's operating status based on that information.

[0124] Now for reference Figure 11 The diagram illustrates components of a filter control system 1110 according to various embodiments herein. However, it will be understood that the various embodiments may include a greater or fewer number of components, and this diagram is merely illustrative.

[0125] In this example, system 1110 may include sensor module 1112 and housing 1114. Sensor module 1112 may include a first sensor 1194, which may be a humidity sensor. In this example, sensor module 1112 may also include a second sensor 1196, which may be a temperature sensor. It should be understood that more or fewer sensors and / or different types of sensors may be used.

[0126] The control circuit 1190 may be housed within the housing 1114. The control circuit 1190 may include various electronic components, including but not limited to microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) chips, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). The processing power of the control circuit 1190 and its components is sufficient to perform various operations, including various operations on data from sensors, including but not limited to: averaging, time-based averaging, statistical analysis, normalization, aggregation, classification, deletion, traversal, transformation, squeezing (e.g., eliminating selected data and / or converting data into a smaller granular form), compression (e.g., using compression algorithms), merging, insertion, timestamping, filtering, discarding outliers, calculating trends and trend lines (linear, logarithmic, polynomial, power, exponential, moving average, etc.), etc.

[0127] In various embodiments, control circuitry 1190 may calculate changes to one or more pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism. In various embodiments, control circuitry 1190 may calculate optimized values ​​for at least one of the following: pressure drop trigger threshold change, pulse cleaning frequency, pulse cleaning mode, peak pressure of the pulse wave, pulse duration, pulse energy, pulse mode, number of valves, valve synchronization parameters, and non-pulse cleaning parameters.

[0128] In various embodiments, control circuitry 1190 may be electronically connected to filter cleaning control output circuitry 1152 or channel, which may be used to control components of cleaning system 1154, including but not limited to valves for delivering air pulses to clean the filter elements herein.

[0129] The power supply circuit 1102 may be housed within the housing 1114. In some embodiments, the power supply circuit 1102 may include various components, including but not limited to a rectifier 1104, a capacitor, a power receiver (e.g., a wireless power receiver), a transformer, a battery, etc. In some embodiments, the power supply circuit 1102 may be in electrical communication with a power source 1120. The power source 1120 may be an AC or DC power supply, which affects other components of the power supply circuit 1102 (e.g., when the power source 1120 is DC, a rectifier 1104 is typically not required).

[0130] In some embodiments, system 1110 may include an output device 1106 disposed on housing 1114. Output device 1106 may include various components for visual and / or audio output, including but not limited to lights (e.g., LED lights), displays, speakers, etc. In some embodiments, the output device may be used to provide notifications or alerts to system users, such as current system status, problem indications, required user intervention, appropriate time to perform maintenance operations, etc. However, it will be understood that in various embodiments, notifications and / or alerts may be provided electronically to another device or component, such as a vehicle system, a remote system, a driver's device, etc. In some embodiments, output device 1106 may also be used as an input device, such as in the case of a touchscreen interface.

[0131] In various embodiments, system 1110 may include a memory 1108 and / or a memory controller disposed within housing 1114. The memory may include various types of memory components, including dynamic RAM (D-RAM), read-only memory (ROM), static RAM (S-RAM), disk storage, flash memory, EEPROM, battery-powered RAM (such as S-RAM or D-RAM), and any other type of digital data storage component. In some embodiments, the electronic circuitry or electronic component includes volatile memory. In some embodiments, the electronic circuitry or electronic component includes non-volatile memory.

[0132] In various embodiments, system 1110 may include a clock circuit 1111 disposed within housing 1114. In some embodiments, clock circuit 1111 may be integrated with control circuitry 1190. Although not described in Figure 11 As illustrated herein, but it should be understood that various embodiments herein may include a data / communication bus to provide data transfer between components. In some embodiments, an analog signal interface may be included. In some embodiments, a digital signal interface may be included.

[0133] In various embodiments, system 1110 may include communication circuitry 1113. In various embodiments, communication circuitry 1113 may include components such as antenna 1115, amplifiers, filters, digital-to-analog converters, and / or analog-to-digital converters. In some embodiments, antenna 1115 may be configured for RFID communication. For example, the system may include an RFID tag reader, and antenna 1115 may be part of the RFID tag reader. The RFID tag reader may transmit and receive radio signals to and from one or more RFID tags 1150, which may be disposed on appliance 402 and may store and then transmit data about the appliance, such as device type, model, serial number, etc. The RFID tags described herein may be passive, meaning they have no battery and rely on the reader's signal for power, or active, meaning they have their own power source and can continuously transmit data.

[0134] Filter elements can have different characteristics, such as being made of different materials, having different pore sizes, and different pleat parameters, which can cause them to behave differently in terms of filter load and other functional characteristics. Furthermore, different particles can have different effects on filter elements. For example, relatively large debris may cause greater surface clogging than smaller debris. In addition, crop type and / or ongoing activity can also affect the type of particles encountered, the relative amount of particles, filter load characteristics, etc. Thus, information about filter elements, particles, crop type, and activity can all affect the effectiveness of different pulse cleaning parameters. In some embodiments, the system may store one or more lookup tables containing information as variables about one or more of the following: filter element (including part number, model, etc.), particles, crop type, activity, etc., and associating them with default pulse cleaning parameters ideally suited to them.

[0135] In some embodiments, the system can read information from the filter element for various purposes. In some cases, the system can use an RFID tag associated with the filter element to read information from the filter element. However, information can also be read from the filter element in other ways. The system can use the read information in various ways. For example, in some embodiments, the system can read information from the filter element to ensure that it is identified as suitable for the type of pulse cleaning. If it is suitable for the type of pulse cleaning, the system can continue with the pulse cleaning operation described herein. However, if it is not suitable for the type of pulse cleaning, the system can stop / skip the pulse cleaning, request operator over-control, and / or provide a warning or issue an alarm that pulse cleaning is not currently being performed.

[0136] In some embodiments, each filter may have a rating regarding how many pulses are allowed or how many pulses are allowed under various pulse conditions. The system described herein can track the total number of pulses on a given filter element and then indicate the end of its life (actual or estimated future time) to ensure that the filter element is not over-pulsed and damaged, potentially leading to equipment failure.

[0137] In some embodiments, if information about the filter element cannot be read, the system may default to the basic pulse cleaning parameter set. In some embodiments, the system may read information (such as a digital key or other data) from the filter element to ensure it is not a counterfeit. If it is counterfeit, the system may perform one or more steps, such as aborting operation, turning off pulse cleaning, and defaulting to the basic pulse cleaning parameter set.

[0138] In some embodiments, the communication circuit 1113 can communicate wired and / or wirelessly with the appliance 402 and / or the agricultural tractor 102 or other equipment. For example, in some embodiments, the communication circuit 1113 or components thereof can communicate with a CAN bus network on the agricultural tractor 102.

[0139] In various embodiments, system 1110 may also include a geolocation chip or circuit 1122. Geolocation data may include latitude / longitude coordinates or other location identification information, such as the nearest address, the nearest landmark, etc. As used herein, unless the context otherwise requires, the term "geolocation data" should include references to all location identification data.

[0140] In some cases, geolocation data can be obtained from satellite-based geolocation systems. Such systems may include, but are not limited to, GPS L1 / L2, GLONASS G1 / G2, BeiDou B1 / B2, Galileo E1 / E5b, SBAS, etc. In various embodiments, geolocation circuitry 1122 may include a suitable signal receiver or transceiver for interfacing with a satellite, and / or the geolocation circuitry may interfacing with and / or receive data from a separate device or system that provides geolocation data or obtains geolocation data from a satellite or other device. However, it will be understood that geolocation data as described herein is not limited to data that can be received or obtained from an interface with a satellite. Geolocation data can also be obtained from addresses, beacons, landmarks, various reference technologies, IP address assessments, etc. method

[0141] This document envisions many different methods, including but not limited to manufacturing methods and usage methods. Aspects of system / device operation described elsewhere herein can be performed as operations of one or more methods according to the various embodiments herein.

[0142] In various embodiments, the operations and method steps described herein can be performed as part of a computer-implemented method executed by one or more processors of one or more computing devices. In various embodiments, the operations and method steps described herein can be implemented as instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the system to perform the operations and / or steps.

[0143] In one embodiment, a method for cleaning a filter element for agricultural equipment is included. The method may include receiving and / or inferring data from and / or about an implement, attachment, or header used with the agricultural equipment. The method may also include adjusting pulse cleaning parameters of a pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data. The method may further include pulse cleaning the filter element according to the adjusted pulse cleaning parameters.

[0144] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving wireless signals concerning an implement, attachment, or cutting table used with agricultural equipment.

[0145] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving data from and / or about the appliance or attachment after the appliance, attachment device, or cutting table is attached to the agricultural equipment.

[0146] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving environmental data and / or data about environmental conditions, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0147] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving weather data and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the weather data.

[0148] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving data from or relating to other agricultural equipment within a predetermined proximity, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0149] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving data on the moisture state of the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0150] In one embodiment, the method may further include receiving data about the type of crop growing on the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

[0151] In an embodiment, the method may further include using one or more of seasonal data, the current time of year, the current geospatial location, and the engine load pattern to infer data about the appliance, attachment, or cutter.

[0152] In an embodiment, the method may further include inferring data about the equipment, attachments, or cutting table by using one or more of seasonal data, the current time of year, the current geospatial location, and the engine load pattern, and selecting from a set of known equipment specific to the work site.

[0153] In an embodiment, the method may further include adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on data from a device operation status sensor.

[0154] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment and inferring information about the operational status of the agricultural equipment based on that information.

[0155] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving information about the engine RPM and / or movement speed of the agricultural equipment, and inferring information about the equipment's operating status based on that information.

[0156] In one embodiment, a method for cleaning a filter element for agricultural equipment is included. The method may include receiving data regarding at least one of: environmental conditions, environmental data, the moisture state of the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating, the moisture state of the particles to be filtered out, and the type of crop grown on the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating. The method may include adjusting pulse cleaning parameters of a pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data. The method may further include pulse cleaning the filter element according to the adjusted pulse cleaning parameters.

[0157] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving data from and / or about implements, attachments, or cutting tables used with agricultural equipment, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the received data.

[0158] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving wireless signals concerning an implement, attachment, or cutting table used with agricultural equipment.

[0159] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving data from and / or about the appliance, attachment, or cutter after the appliance or attachment is attached to the agricultural equipment.

[0160] In an embodiment, the method may further include receiving information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on that information.

[0161] It should be noted that, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the / said” used in this specification and the appended claims all include plural referents. It should also be noted that, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the term “or” generally includes the meaning of “and / or.”

[0162] It should also be noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the phrase "configured as" describes a system, device, or other structure that is constructed or configured to perform a particular task or employ a particular configuration. The phrase "configured as" may be used interchangeably with other similar phrases, such as arranged and configured as, constructed and arranged as, constructed as, manufactured and arranged as, etc.

[0163] All publications and patent applications in this specification demonstrate the skill of one ordinary person in the art to which this invention pertains. All publications and patent applications are incorporated herein by reference to the extent that each individual publication or patent application is explicitly and individually identified by reference.

[0164] As used in this article, describing a range of values ​​by endpoints should include all values ​​falling within that range (e.g., 2 to 8 includes 2.1, 2.8, 5.3, 7, etc.).

[0165] The subheadings used herein are for the purpose of conforming to the recommendations of 37 CFR 1.77 or to provide typographical clues. These subheadings should not be construed as limiting or characterizing any invention(s) set forth in any claim(s) that may be granted in this disclosure. As an example, although a subheading refers to “Technical Field,” such claims should not be limited by the language chosen under this subheading to describe the alleged technical field. Furthermore, the description of the technology in the “Background Art” section does not constitute an admission that the technology is prior art to any invention(s) in this disclosure. Nor should “Summary of the Invention” be construed as characterizing any invention(s) set forth in any of the granted claims.

[0166] The embodiments described herein are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the exact forms disclosed in the detailed descriptions that follow. Rather, the embodiments have been chosen and described so that others skilled in the art can understand and comprehend the principles and practices. Thus, aspects have been described with reference to various specific and preferred embodiments and techniques. However, it should be understood that many variations and modifications can be made, but they remain within the spirit and scope of this document.

Claims

1. A filtration system for agricultural equipment, the filtration system comprising: Control circuit system; Filter housing; as well as A pulse cleaning mechanism, wherein the pulse cleaning mechanism is controlled by the control circuit system and configured to clean the filter element disposed within the filter housing; The control circuit system is configured as follows: Receive and / or infer data from and / or about implements, attachments, or cutting tables used with the agricultural equipment; and The pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism are adjusted based on the data.

2. The filtration system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein the pulse cleaning parameters include at least one selected from the group consisting of: pressure drop trigger threshold variation, pulse cleaning frequency, pulse cleaning mode, peak pressure of the pulse wave, pulse duration, pulse energy, pulse mode, number of valves, valve synchronization parameters, and non-pulse cleaning parameters.

3. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 2 and 4 to 30, wherein, The control circuit system is configured to receive wireless signals regarding the implements, attachments, or cutting table used with the agricultural equipment.

4. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 5 to 30, wherein, The control circuitry is configured to receive data from and / or about the appliance or the attachment after the appliance, the attachment, or the cutting table is connected to the agricultural equipment.

5. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and 6 to 30, wherein, The agricultural equipment is a self-propelled device.

6. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 7 to 30, wherein, The agricultural equipment is at least one of the following: agricultural tractor, combine harvester, stalker, self-propelled sprayer, harvester, forage harvester.

7. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and 8 to 30, wherein, The filtration system is an air filtration system.

8. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and 9 to 30, wherein, The filtration system is the engine air filtration system.

9. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and 10 to 30, wherein the data includes identification data, The identification data identifies the type of the appliance or the attachment.

10. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and 11 to 30, wherein, The data is at least partially derived from user input.

11. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 10 and 12 to 30, wherein, The data is at least partially derived from the appliance, the attachment device, or the cutting table.

12. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and 13 to 30, wherein, The data originates at least in part from a data network associated with the device.

13. The filtration system of any one of claims 1 to 12 and 14 to 30, wherein the data network associated with the device includes a CAN bus.

14. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 13 and 15 to 30, wherein, The filtering system is configured to receive user input, store data about the user input, and later use the data to determine the crop type at a specific location.

15. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 14 and 16 to 30, wherein, The control circuit system is further configured to receive data about environmental conditions and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

16. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 15 and 17 to 30, wherein the environmental conditions include at least one selected from the group consisting of temperature and humidity.

17. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 16 and 18 to 30, wherein, The control circuit system is further configured to receive environmental data and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the environmental data.

18. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 17 and 19 to 30, wherein, The control circuit system is further configured to receive weather data and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the weather data.

19. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 18 and 20 to 30, wherein, The control circuit system is further configured to receive data from or about other agricultural equipment within a predetermined proximity, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

20. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 19 and 21 to 30, wherein, The control circuit system is further configured to receive data on the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment is operating, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

21. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 20 and 22 to 30, wherein, The control circuit system is further configured to receive data about the moisture state of the particles to be filtered out, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

22. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 21 and 23 to 30, wherein, The control circuit system is further configured to receive data about the type of crop growing on the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

23. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 22 and 24 to 30, wherein, The filtration system is configured to use one or more of seasonal data, the current time of year, the current geospatial location, and the engine load mode to infer data about the appliance, the attachment, or the cutting table.

24. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 23 and 25 to 30, wherein, The filtering system is configured to infer data about the equipment, the attachment, or the cutting table by using one or more of seasonal data, the current time of year, the current geospatial location, and the engine load mode, and by selecting from a set of known equipment specific to the work site.

25. The filtration system of any one of claims 1 to 24 and 26 to 30, further comprising a device operation status sensor, wherein, The control circuit system is configured to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on data from the device's operating status sensors.

26. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 25 and 27 to 30, wherein the device operation status sensor includes at least one of a PTO axis sensor, a head engagement sensor, and a device height sensor.

27. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 26 and 28 to 30, wherein, The filtering system is configured to receive information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment and, based on that information, infer information about the operational status of the agricultural equipment.

28. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 27 and 29 to 30, wherein, The filtration system is configured to receive information about the engine RPM, engine load, and / or movement speed of the agricultural equipment, and to infer information about the equipment's operating status based on the information.

29. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 28 and 30, wherein, The control circuitry is configured to receive and / or retrieve default pulse cleaning parameter data based on one or more of the data from and / or about the appliance, the attachment, or the cutting table.

30. The filtration system according to any one of claims 1 to 29, wherein, The control circuitry is configured to receive and / or retrieve default pulse cleaning parameter data based on one or more of the data regarding the installed filter elements, particles, crop type, and agricultural equipment activity.

31. A method for cleaning a filter element for agricultural equipment, the method comprising: Receive and / or infer data from and / or about implements, attachments or cutting tables used with the agricultural equipment; The pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism are adjusted based on the data. as well as The filter element is pulse-cleaned according to the adjusted pulse cleaning parameters.

32. The method of any one of claims 31 and 33 to 44, further comprising receiving wireless signals relating to the implement, the attachment, or the cutting table used with the agricultural equipment.

33. The method of any one of claims 31 to 32 and 34 to 44, further comprising receiving data from and / or about the appliance or the attachment after the appliance, the attachment device or the cutting table is attached to the agricultural equipment.

34. The method of any one of claims 31 to 33 and 35 to 44, further comprising receiving data about environmental conditions and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

35. The method of any one of claims 31 to 34 and 36 to 44, further comprising receiving weather data and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the weather data.

36. The method of any one of claims 31 to 35 and 37 to 44, further comprising receiving data from or relating to other agricultural equipment within a predetermined proximity, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

37. The method of any one of claims 31 to 36 and 38 to 44, further comprising receiving data on the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment is operating, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

38. The method of any one of claims 31 to 37 and 39 to 44, further comprising receiving data on the moisture state of the particles to be filtered out, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

39. The method of any one of claims 31 to 38 and 40 to 44, further comprising receiving data on the type of crop growing on the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data.

40. The method of any one of claims 31 to 39 and 41 to 44, further comprising using one or more of seasonal data, current time of year, current geospatial location, and engine load mode to infer data about the appliance, the attachment, or the cutting table.

41. The method of any one of claims 31 to 40 and 42 to 44, further comprising inferring data about the equipment, the attachment, or the cutting table by using one or more of seasonal data, current time of year, current geospatial location, and engine load mode, and selecting from a set of known equipment specific to the work site.

42. The method of any one of claims 31 to 41 and 43 to 44, further comprising adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on data from a device operation status sensor.

43. The method of any one of claims 31 to 42 and 44, further comprising receiving information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment, and inferring information about the operational status of the agricultural equipment based on the information.

44. The method of any one of claims 31 to 43, further comprising receiving information about the engine RPM, engine load, and / or movement speed of the agricultural equipment, and inferring information about the equipment operating status of the agricultural equipment based on the information.

45. A filtration system for agricultural equipment, the filtration system comprising: Control circuit system; Filter housing; as well as A pulse cleaning mechanism, wherein the pulse cleaning mechanism is controlled by the control circuit system and configured to clean the filter element disposed within the filter housing; The control circuit system is configured as follows: Receive data on at least one of the following: environmental data, environmental conditions, the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment is operating, the moisture state of the particles to be filtered out, and the type of crop grown on the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating; and The pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism are adjusted based on the data.

46. ​​The filtration system of any one of claims 45 and 47 to 64, wherein the pulse cleaning parameters include at least one selected from the group consisting of: pressure drop trigger threshold variation, pulse cleaning frequency, pulse cleaning mode, peak pressure of the pulse wave, pulse duration, pulse energy, pulse mode, number of valves, valve synchronization parameters, and non-pulse cleaning parameters.

47. The filtration system of any one of claims 45 to 46 and 48 to 64, wherein the environmental conditions include at least one selected from the group consisting of temperature and humidity.

48. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 47 and 49 to 64, wherein, The data is at least partially derived from user input.

49. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 48 and 50 to 64, wherein, The data originates at least in part from a data network associated with the device.

50. The filtration system of any one of claims 45 to 49 and 51 to 64, wherein the data network associated with the device includes a CAN bus.

51. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 50 and 52 to 64, wherein, The data is at least partially derived from the appliance, attachment, or cutting table.

52. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 51 and 53 to 64, wherein, The control circuit system is configured to receive data from and / or about implements, attachments, or cutting tables used with the agricultural equipment, and to adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the received data.

53. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 52 and 54 to 64, wherein, The control circuit system is configured to receive wireless signals relating to the implements, attachments, or cutting table used with the agricultural equipment.

54. The filtration system of any one of claims 45 to 53 and 55 to 64, wherein the data includes identification data.

55. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 54 and 56 to 64, wherein, The identification data identifies the type of the appliance or the attachment.

56. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 55 and 57 to 64, wherein, The control circuitry is configured to receive data from and / or about the implement, the attachment, or the cutting table after the implement or attachment is connected to the agricultural equipment.

57. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 56 and 58 to 64, wherein, The agricultural equipment is a self-propelled device.

58. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 57 and 59 to 64, wherein, The agricultural equipment mentioned includes agricultural tractors, combine harvesters, reapers, self-propelled sprayers, harvesters, and forage harvesters.

59. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 58 and 60 to 64, wherein, The filtration system is an air filtration system.

60. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 59 and 61 to 64, wherein, The filtration system is the engine air filtration system.

61. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 60 and 62 to 64, wherein, The filtration system is configured to receive information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment and adjust the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the information.

62. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 61 and 63 to 64, wherein, The filtering system is configured to receive user input, store data about the user input, and later use the data to determine the crop type at a specific location.

63. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 62 and 64, wherein, The control circuit system is configured to receive and / or retrieve default pulse cleaning parameter settings based on one or more of the following: environmental conditions, the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment is operating, and the type of crop growing on the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating.

64. The filtration system according to any one of claims 45 to 63, wherein, The control circuitry is configured to receive and / or retrieve default pulse cleaning parameter settings based on one or more of the data regarding the installed filter elements, particles, crop type, and agricultural equipment activity.

65. A method for cleaning a filter element for agricultural equipment, the method comprising: Receive data on at least one of the following: environmental conditions, environmental data, the moisture state of the ground on which the agricultural equipment is operating, the moisture state of the particles to be filtered out, and the type of crop growing on the land on which the agricultural equipment is operating. The pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism are adjusted based on the data. as well as The filter element is pulse-cleaned according to the adjusted pulse cleaning parameters.

66. The method of any one of claims 65 and 67 to 69, further comprising receiving data from and / or regarding implements, attachments, or cutting tables used with the agricultural equipment, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the received data.

67. The method of any one of claims 65 to 66 and 68 to 69, further comprising receiving wireless signals relating to an implement, attachment, or cutting table used with the agricultural equipment.

68. The method of any one of claims 65 to 67 and 69, further comprising receiving data from and / or about the appliance, the attachment, or the cutting table after the appliance or attachment is connected to the agricultural equipment.

69. The method of any one of claims 65 to 68, further comprising receiving information about the geospatial location of the agricultural equipment, and adjusting the pulse cleaning parameters of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the information.

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