CONTAINER FOR AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY WITH A CONVEYING DEVICE, AGRICULTURAL IMPACT WITH A CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AGRICULTURAL IMPACT

Abstract

The invention relates to a container (100) for an agricultural product (G) for mounting on an agricultural implement (200), which in an operating state is configured for spreading the product (G) onto a ground (B) by means of at least one spreading device (210, 220), wherein the container (100) is configured for coupling with a first metering device (110) and with a second metering device (120), or wherein the container (100) comprises a first metering device (110) and a second metering device (120), wherein the first metering device (110) and the second metering device (120) are each configured for metering the product (G) for the at least one spreading device (210, 220), wherein the container (100) comprises a conveying device (130) which can be actuated for distributing the product (G) within the container (100) depending on at least one parameter. is configuredto set and / or maintain a defined operating state. The invention further relates to an agricultural implement (200) with a container (200) and a method for operating an agricultural implement (200).

Description

[0001] The present invention lies in the field of agricultural technology and relates to a container with a conveying device for an agricultural product for mounting on an agricultural implement, which, in an operating state, is configured to spread the product on a soil using at least one spreading device. The present invention further relates to an agricultural implement with a container for an agricultural product and a method for operating an agricultural implement.

[0002] To spread an agricultural product, such as granular or granular fertilizer, on the soil of an agricultural field, so-called centrifugal spreaders with centrifugal discs are typically used. These centrifugal spreaders are coupled to a tractor via a support structure. Centrifugal spreaders typically have two metering devices and a funnel-shaped storage hopper that tapers toward the metering device. The storage hopper serves to store the agricultural product. The metering devices meter the agricultural product, which is then directed to a defined location (resulting impact point) on the downstream centrifugal discs.

[0003] By using centrifugal discs of the appropriate design and operation, different working widths and thus throwing distances for the agricultural material to be spread in different directions can be achieved. This also makes it possible, for example, to implement so-called "border spreading," in which the working widths of the centrifugal discs and the dosage of agricultural material fed to each centrifugal disc vary significantly. However, creating different working widths results in uneven emptying of the hopper and a resulting change in ballasting.

[0004] However, a changing ballasting of the hopper leads to a change in the overall inclination of the centrifugal spreader, which in turn causes the impact point of the agricultural material on the respective centrifugal disc to vary. This has a negative impact on the spreading pattern, for example.

[0005] Centrifugal spreaders are also known from the prior art patent literature, which are intended to address the problems mentioned above, especially a changing ballasting of the storage container.

[0006] For example, German Offenlegungsschrift No. DE 197 20 561 A1 relates to a method for using a centrifugal spreader to distribute fertilizer on agricultural land. The centrifugal spreader has a hopper and at least two rotating centrifugal discs arranged below the hopper. The centrifugal discs are characterized by at least two throwing vanes of different lengths and / or adjustable lengths to adjust the working width. In the shorter setting, the maximum one-sided throwing distance is approximately equal to or smaller than the working width; in the longer setting, the maximum one-sided throwing distance is greater than the working width. The variation in the length of the throwing vanes for the various throwing distances per working width is specified in a spreading table.

[0007] Furthermore, German Patent Application No. DE 10 2018 120 948 A1 discloses a method for detecting the influence of the inclination of an agricultural spreader on the spreading material distribution. Spreading information relating to a spreading process of an agricultural spreader is received by an evaluation device. Furthermore, the evaluation device determines a relationship, dependent on the inclination of the spreader, between a point at which the spreading material is applied to a distribution disc of the spreader and a spreading material distribution based on the received spreading information.

[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide a container for an agricultural product for mounting on an agricultural implement, in which, above all, the ballasting of the container can be adjusted as desired. Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an agricultural implement with a container and a method for operating an agricultural implement.

[0009] The object is achieved by the features of claims 1, 11 and 13. Further embodiments and applications of the present invention emerge from the dependent claims and are explained in more detail in the following description with partial reference to the figures.

[0010] According to a first general aspect, the present invention relates to a container for an agricultural product for mounting on an agricultural implement, preferably on a support structure of the agricultural implement, or a container for an agricultural product of an agricultural implement, which in an operating state is configured to spread the product on a soil by means of at least one spreading device, wherein the container is configured to be coupled to a first dosing device and to a second dosing device, and / or wherein the container comprises a first dosing device and a second dosing device, wherein the first dosing device and the second dosing device are each configured to dose the product for the at least one spreading device, wherein the container comprises a conveying device,which is configured to distribute the material within the container in dependence on at least one parameter in order to set and / or maintain a defined operating state, preferably of the container and / or the working device in an assembled state and / or in an operating state and / or of the first dosing device and / or the second dosing device.

[0011] The present invention provides a container for storing or housing an agricultural commodity which can be adjusted with regard to ballasting, which, when mounted on the agricultural implement, leads to improved functionality of the implement in an operating state.

[0012] Using the conveyor system, the agricultural product can be distributed in a defined manner within the container through appropriate control and / or regulation. This makes it possible to actively influence the weight distribution of the agricultural product within the container. For example, tilts of the implement resulting from a tractor drive during operation can be compensated for, and the associated unfavorable distribution of the agricultural product within the container can be avoided. The container can be configured to store an agricultural product in grain or granular form. The agricultural implement can be designed as a centrifugal spreader.

[0013] By means of the first dosing device and / or the second dosing device, the material can be dosed in defined quantities onto and / or to the at least one application device, preferably the at least two application devices, for example in the form of a first centrifugal disc and a second centrifugal disc, with the production of a resulting impact point.

[0014] The defined operating state may comprise at least one of the following: a defined distribution of the material within the container; a defined supply quantity of the material, preferably within a defined time interval, for the first dosing device and / or for the second dosing device; and / or a defined dosing quantity of the material for the at least one dispensing device.

[0015] Depending on the intended configuration and / or intended use of the container, the at least one dispensing device can be designed as at least one centrifugal disc or can comprise at least one centrifugal disc.

[0016] Preferably, a first dispensing device can be assigned to the first dosing device and a second dispensing device can be assigned to the second dosing device.

[0017] According to a further aspect of the present invention, it can be provided that the at least one parameter is a detected, preferably measured, and / or a calculated parameter, preferably in the operating state of the container and / or the working device. The at least one parameter can comprise at least one of the following: an actual position, preferably an actual inclination, of the container and / or the working device relative to the ground and / or to a horizontal line; an actual weight distribution of the material within the container; an actual supply quantity of the material, preferably within a defined time interval, for the first dosing device and / or for the second dosing device; and / or an actual operating state of the first dosing device and / or the second dosing device.

[0018] The at least one parameter can be detected, preferably measured, for example, by means of at least one sensor device. The at least one sensor device can preferably comprise a weight sensor or be designed as a weight sensor.

[0019] The at least one parameter can be generated, for example, by at least one calculation of a worked area of ​​the soil.

[0020] It is possible that the conveying device is configured to convey the material between the first dosing device and the second dosing device; and / or that the conveying device is formed and / or arranged between the first dosing device and the second dosing device; and / or that the conveying device is arranged within or at least partially within the container.

[0021] The first dosing device and the second dosing device are preferably arranged at a distance from one another.

[0022] This makes it possible, for example, to ensure a defined provision of agricultural material at the first dosing device and / or at the second dosing device, which in turn leads to an optimized dosing of the at least one application device with agricultural material.

[0023] According to a further aspect of the present invention, the conveying device can comprise at least one conveyor screw or be designed as at least one conveyor screw. Preferably, the conveying device can comprise a first conveyor screw and a second conveyor screw, each of which is configured to be individually actuated with respect to a rotational speed and / or a direction of rotation, and / or which is configured to distribute the material in opposite directions to each other, and / or which is each spiraled in opposite directions.

[0024] This makes it possible, for example, to achieve a defined distribution of goods within the container in at least one defined direction.

[0025] It is possible for the conveying device, the first dosing device and / or the second dosing device to each comprise at least one rotary valve and / or at least one slide, wherein the at least one rotary valve and / or the at least one slide is configured to be operable to adjust a supply quantity of the material and / or a dosing quantity of the material.

[0026] For example, the dosing devices can each comprise an actuatable slide in order to variably change a passage opening, i.e. a passage cross-section for the material.

[0027] For receiving and / or guiding the material, the container can comprise, at least in sections, a first chamber for the first dosing device and, at least in sections, a second chamber for the second dosing device. Preferably, the first chamber and the second chamber are connected to one another for distributing the material by means of the conveying device, preferably only or exclusively by means of the conveying device. Preferably, the first chamber for opening into the first dosing device and / or the second chamber for opening into the second dosing device can each be configured at least in sections to be funnel-shaped or at least in sections to be tapered.

[0028] In other words, the first chamber and / or the second chamber can each represent a section or region of the container which is directly adjacent to the first dosing device and / or directly adjacent to the second dosing device, and / or in which the agricultural material can be supplied to the first dosing device and / or the second dosing device in a defined resulting direction. The first chamber and the second chamber can be separated from one another at least up to a defined fill level of the container with agricultural material and can be arranged next to one another and / or at a distance from one another in a longitudinal direction of the container. From a defined fill level of the container, the first and the second chamber can be connected to one another via the agricultural material.

[0029] According to a further aspect of the present invention, it can be provided that the conveying device extends substantially in a longitudinal direction of the container and / or, in an operating state, substantially transversely to a direction of movement of the working device; and / or that a conveying direction of the material of the conveying device is aligned substantially parallel to a longitudinal direction of the container.

[0030] The longitudinal extension direction may preferably be the direction in which the container extends the longest, that is to say the direction in which the container has the greatest length.

[0031] It is possible for the conveying device to be configured to be electrically, mechanically, electromechanically, hydraulically and / or pneumatically actuated and / or driven; and / or for a drive unit for actuating and / or driving the conveying device to be arranged at least in sections on an outer side of the container.

[0032] The drive unit can be designed, for example, as an electric motor or as a hydraulic motor or can comprise at least one of these.

[0033] The conveying device can additionally be configured and / or arranged to stir the material in the container and comprise at least one stirring tool in order to preferably circulate the material within the container at least in sections.

[0034] In other words, the conveying device can additionally be configured and / or designed and / or arranged as a stirring device. The at least one stirring tool can, for example, be designed as at least one blade or at least one fork, or each comprise at least one of these.

[0035] According to a second general aspect, the present invention relates to an agricultural implement having a support structure on which a container as disclosed herein is mounted, wherein the implement is designed as a centrifugal spreader which comprises a first application device, preferably a first centrifugal disc, and a second application device, preferably a second centrifugal disc, for applying an agricultural material in granular and / or spreadable form.

[0036] According to a further aspect of the present invention, it can be provided that the working device and / or the container and / or the conveying device comprises at least one of the following sensor devices for detecting and / or calculating the at least one parameter: an acceleration sensor; a weight sensor; a quantity sensor; a flow sensor; and / or a position sensor.

[0037] According to a third general aspect, the present invention relates to a method for operating an agricultural implement which is configured to spread an agricultural material on a soil by means of at least one spreading device in an operating state and comprises a container for the agricultural material, wherein preferably the container is as disclosed herein and / or wherein preferably the implement is configured as disclosed herein, wherein the container is configured for coupling to a first metering device and to a second metering device, or wherein the container comprises a first metering device and a second metering device in order to meter the material for the at least one spreading device, wherein a conveyor device for distributing the material within the container is actuated as a function of at least one parameter in order to achieve a defined operating state,preferably of the container and / or the working device in an assembled state and / or in an operating state and / or of the first dosing device and / or the second dosing device,

[0038] The agricultural property may be designed as disclosed herein.

[0039] It is possible that at least one parameter is detected and / or calculated, preferably by means of at least one sensor device, and that an automation device controls and / or regulates at least one of the following devices depending on the detected and / or calculated at least one parameter: the conveying device; the at least one application device for applying the material to the ground; and / or the first dosing device and the second dosing device, which are preferably each configured for dosing the material for the at least one application device.

[0040] The automation device can be a component of the container or the agricultural implement or a towing vehicle to which the agricultural implement is coupled with the container to realize an operating state.

[0041] It is possible for the conveying device to distribute the material in at least two opposite directions in order to circulate the material within the container at least in sections, i.e. to set it in motion accordingly.

[0042] To avoid repetition, features directed purely to the device of the container according to the invention and / or the working device according to the invention and / or disclosed in connection therewith shall also be deemed to be disclosed according to the method and be claimable and vice versa.

[0043] The previously described embodiments and features of the present invention can be combined with one another as desired. Further or other details and advantageous effects of the present invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0044] They show: Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of a first embodiment of the container according to the present invention, which is mounted on a first embodiment of an agricultural implement according to the present invention; Fig. 2 the working tool and the container Fig. 1 in a front view (main view); Fig. 3 the working tool and the container Fig. 1 in a plan view; Fig. 4 the working tool and the container Fig. 1 in a perspective view.

[0045] Identical or functionally equivalent components or elements are identified by the same reference numerals in the figures. For explanations, reference is sometimes made to the description of other embodiments and / or figures to avoid repetition.

[0046] The following detailed description of the embodiments shown in the figures serves to further illustrate or clarify and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way.

[0047] Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of a first embodiment of the container 100 according to the present invention, which is mounted on a first embodiment of an agricultural implement 200 according to the present invention. The container 100 is thus configured to be mountable on an agricultural implement 200. In the present embodiment, the container 100 is mounted on a support structure 230 of the implement 200. The support structure 230 is in turn configured for coupling to an agricultural tractor, preferably to an agricultural tractor, for example in the form of a wheeled tractor or a tracked tractor. The coupling can be made to a coupling structure of the tractor, preferably in the form of a three-point linkage. The tractor is not shown in the figures for reasons of clarity.

[0048] In one operating state, the agricultural implement 200 is used to spread an agricultural product G on a soil B of an agriculturally usable area by means of a first spreading device 210 and a second spreading device 220. In other words, the agricultural implement 200 is configured to spread an agricultural product G on a soil B. The agricultural implement 200 is also referred to below as "implement 200" for short. The agricultural product G is also referred to below as "product G" for short.

[0049] The material G is preferably a scatterable and / or centrifugal material G. The material G can be a fertilizer (mineral fertilizer) in the form of grains or granules. Fig. The implement 200 depicted in Figure 1 is a centrifugal spreader in the form of a disc spreader with two application devices 210 and 220 in the form of centrifugal discs. In an operating state, the centrifugal discs 210 and 220 generate a corresponding spreading pattern depending on the resulting position of the impact point of agricultural material G on the respective centrifugal disc 210, 220, which is characterized by a defined working width and / or application rate.

[0050] The container 100 is configured to receive and / or store the product G and, in the illustrated embodiment in the form of a storage container 100, comprises at least in sections a first chamber 101 and a second chamber 102. Alternatively, it is possible for the container 100 to comprise, at least in sections, only a single chamber 101, 102 or, at least in sections, more than two chambers. The first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102 are separated from one another at least up to a defined fill level of the container 100 with product G and are arranged next to one another and / or spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction L. The longitudinal direction L is preferably the direction in which the container 100 extends the longest, i.e., the direction in which the container 100 has the greatest length.

[0051] The first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102 are each at least partially funnel-shaped or tapered and guide the material G toward an opening of the first dosing device 110 and to an opening of the second dosing device 120 in order to be able to provide the dosing devices 110 and 120 with a sufficient or adequate supply of the material G. The first dosing device 110 and the second dosing device 120 are each configured to dose the material G for the first application device 210 and for the second application device 220. It is possible for the first dosing device 110 and / or the second dosing device 120 to each comprise an actuatable and / or drivable rotary valve and / or an actuatable and / or drivable slide valve, in order to be able to set a dosing quantity of material G for the discharge devices 210, 220, preferably within a defined time interval.

[0052] The container 100 comprises a conveyor device 130. The conveyor device 130 is configured to distribute the material G within the container 100 depending on at least one parameter in order to set and / or maintain a defined operating state, preferably of the container 100 and / or the dosing devices 110, 120 and / or the dispensing devices 210, 220.

[0053] In other words, the conveying device 130 serves to convey the material G within the container 100 and thus between the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102 in order to distribute the material G accordingly, wherein the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102 each form a funnel of the container 100 in order to feed the material G to the dosing devices 110, 120.

[0054] The defined operating state preferably comprises at least one of the following: a defined distribution of the material G within the container 100 and thus within or between the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102; a defined supply quantity of the material G, preferably within a defined time interval, for the first dosing device 110 and / or for the second dosing device 120; and / or a defined dosing quantity of the material G for the first dispensing device 210 and / or for the second dispensing device 220.

[0055] In other words, the conveying device 130 of the container 100 according to the invention serves to change the ballasting of the container 100 with material G and thus to change a resulting center of gravity of the container 100 and, furthermore, of the working device 200 in an assembled state. By means of the conveying device 130, a weight distribution of the material G can be realized within the container 100 and preferably between the two chambers 101 and 102.

[0056] The conveyor device 130 is configured to be operable to distribute the material G depending on at least one parameter.

[0057] The at least one parameter can be a detected, preferably measured, and / or a calculated parameter, preferably in the operating state of the container 100 and / or the conveying device 130 and / or the dosing devices 110, 120 and / or the application devices 210, 220 and / or the working device 200 as a whole. The at least one parameter can comprise at least one of the following: an actual position, preferably an actual inclination, of the container 100 and / or the working device 200 relative to the ground B and / or to a horizontal; an actual weight distribution of the material B within the container 100 and thus within or between the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102; an actual supply quantity of the material G, preferably within a defined time interval, for the first dosing device 110 and / or for the second dosing device 120; and / or an actual operating state of the first dosing device 110 and / or the second dosing device 120.

[0058] The actual position may preferably comprise a position, for example a distance, and / or an orientation of the container 100 to the floor B and / or to the horizontal.

[0059] The at least one parameter can be detected, preferably measured, and / or calculated using a sensor device 400. For detecting and / or calculating the at least one parameter, the container 100 and / or the conveyor device 130 and / or the working device 200 can each comprise at least one of the following sensor devices 400: an acceleration sensor; a rotation rate sensor; a distance sensor; a weight sensor; and / or a position sensor.

[0060] In the embodiment shown in the figures, the support structure 230 comprises at least one sensor device 400 on a support profile for detecting and / or calculating at least one parameter in the form of a position of the working device 200 and furthermore of the container 100 (see Fig. 2). It is possible for the working device 200 and / or the towing vehicle and / or the container 100 and / or the conveying device 130 to comprise at least one further sensor device 400 for detecting and / or calculating at least one parameter.

[0061] By means of the at least one sensor device 400 and / or by the at least one sensor device 400, the detected and / or calculated at least one parameter, preferably in the form of at least one electrical signal, can be transmitted to further components and / or devices of the working device 200 and / or the towing vehicle, preferably by means of a signal communication network (bus system), in order to actuate the conveyor device 130 depending thereon, which will be explained in more detail below.

[0062] The recorded and / or calculated at least one parameter is transmitted in signal form to an automation device 300 (see also Fig. 2). The automation device 300 can be a component of the container 100 and / or the working device 200 and / or the towing vehicle to which the working device 200 is coupled together with the container 100 in an operating state. The automation device 300 comprises, for example, an electrical / electronic arithmetic unit for processing the at least one parameter in signal form and serves, for example, to control and / or regulate the working device 200 with the container 100, i.e., the conveying device 130, the dosing devices 110, 120, and / or the application devices 210, 220.

[0063] By means of the automation device 300, the conveying device 130 can be regulated and / or controlled accordingly, for example depending on a detected actual weight distribution of the material G in the first chamber 101 and in the second chamber 102, so that a corresponding actuation of the conveying device 130 takes place depending on the respectively detected actual weight of the material G in the first and second chambers 101, 102. The actuation of the conveying device 130 leads to a corresponding distribution of the material G between the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102 in order to then, for example, set a defined supply quantity of the material G, preferably within a defined time interval, for the first metering device 110 and for the second metering device 120, which in turn affects the metered quantities of the metering devices 110 and 120 and, furthermore, the spreading pattern of the implement 200.

[0064] For example, a respective metered quantity of material G for the first and for the second metering device 110, 120 can be kept essentially constant in a defined ratio to one another until the container 100, i.e. both the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102, is almost completely empty.

[0065] By means of the automation device 300, it is possible to control and / or regulate the conveying device 130, the metering devices 110, 120, and the application devices 210, 220 such that they operate essentially identically and thus, for example, a stirring function for the material G is realized by the conveying device 130. Furthermore, the metered quantities of material G of the first and second metering devices 110, 120 can be different, which leads to a substantially asymmetrical or at least altered spreading pattern.

[0066] The structural configuration and / or design and / or arrangement of the conveyor device 130 with respect to the container 100 is explained in more detail below.

[0067] The conveying device 130 is configured to convey the material G between the first dosing device 110 and the second dosing device 120. In the present embodiment, the conveying device 130 is designed and arranged between the first dosing device 110 and the second dosing device 120. The conveying device 130 comprises at least one conveyor screw 131, which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction L of the container 100. This also results in a conveying direction of the material G substantially in the longitudinal direction L.

[0068] The conveyor screw 131 can, at least in a transition section between the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102, preferably be at least partially encased by a tube with a substantially circular cross-section, via which the conveyor screw 131 distributes the material G between the two chambers 101, 102 depending on the at least one parameter in order to set the defined operating state.

[0069] In a further embodiment of the container 100, it is possible for the conveying device 130 to comprise a first separate conveyor screw and a second separate conveyor screw, which are each configured to be individually and thus independently operable with respect to a rotational speed and / or a direction of rotation, and / or which are configured to distribute the material G in opposite directions to each other, for example by means of two drive units 132. The two conveyor screws can be spiraled in opposite directions.

[0070] In the present embodiment, the conveyor screw 131 is driven by a drive unit 132. The drive unit 132 is arranged at least in sections on an outer side 103 of the container 100. The drive unit 132 can be configured to be electrically, mechanically, electromechanically, hydraulically, and / or pneumatically actuated and / or driven. In the present embodiment, the drive unit 132 can be designed as an electric motor or preferably as a hydraulic motor and can be coupled to the conveyor screw 131 for driving and / or actuating it.

[0071] Fig. 2 shows the working device 200 and the container 100 from Fig. 1 in a front view (main view). The front view, as the main view, preferably represents the most informative view.

[0072] The container 100 according to the invention is attached to the support structure 230 of the working device 200, for example by means of screw connections and / or welded connections. The design of the application devices in the form of centrifugal discs 210 and 220, which collect the material G metered by the metering devices 110 and 120 at a defined impact point, is clearly visible. The material G is distributed accordingly within the container 100 and thus between the chambers 101, 102 by actuating the conveyor device 130 as a result of actuating the drive unit 132, so that, for example, a distribution of the material G on the ground B defined across the working width of the working device 200 is established and maintained thereafter. This leads primarily to an improvement in the so-called spreading pattern of the working device 200 in the desired manner.

[0073] Fig. 3 shows the working device 200 and the container 100 from Fig. 1 in a top view. In this view, the container 100 is characterized by a substantially rectangular outer contour. Furthermore, the coupling frame with coupling sections of the support structure 230 of the implement 200 for a three-point linkage of the towing vehicle can be clearly seen.

[0074] Fig. 4 shows the working device 200 and the container 100 from Fig. 1 in a perspective view.

[0075] In Fig. 4 it can be seen that the conveyor device 130 and in particular the conveyor screw 131 extends essentially transversely to a direction of movement X of the working device 200.

[0076] The present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described above. Rather, a multitude of variants and modifications are possible, which also utilize the inventive concept and therefore fall within the scope of protection. Preferably, the present invention also claims protection for the subject matter and features of the subclaims, independent of the claims referenced. List of reference symbols 100 containers 101 first chamber 102 second chamber 103 Outside 110 first dosing device 120 second dosing device 130 conveyor system 131 screw conveyor 132 drive unit 200 agricultural implements 210 Application device 220 Application device 230 supporting structure 300 automation device 400 sensor device B Floor G agricultural property L Longitudinal direction X Direction of movement QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 197 20 561 A1

[0006] DE 10 2018 120 948 A1

[0007]

Claims

[1] Container (100) for an agricultural product (G) for mounting on an agricultural implement (200), which in an operating state is configured to spread the product (G) on a soil (B) by means of at least one spreading device (210, 220), wherein the container (100) is configured for coupling to a first dosing device (110) and to a second dosing device (120), or wherein the container (100) comprises a first dosing device (110) and a second dosing device (120), wherein the first dosing device (110) and the second dosing device (120) are each configured to dose the material (G) for the at least one application device (210, 220), wherein the container (100) comprises a conveyor device (130) which is configured to be operable to distribute the material (G) within the container (100) in dependence on at least one parameter in order to set and / or maintain a defined operating state. [2] Container (100) according to claim 1, wherein the defined operating state comprises at least one of the following: • a defined distribution of the goods (G) within the container (100); • a defined supply quantity of the material (G), preferably within a defined time interval, for the first dosing device (110) and / or for the second dosing device (120); and / or • a defined dosage quantity of the material (G) for the at least one application device (210, 220). [3] Container (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one parameter is a detected, preferably measured, and / or a calculated parameter, preferably in the operating state of the container (100), and wherein the at least one parameter comprises at least one of the following: • an actual position, preferably an actual inclination, of the container (100) and / or the working device (200) to the ground (B) and / or to a horizontal; • an actual weight distribution of the goods (B) within the container (100); • an actual supply quantity of the material (G), preferably within a defined time interval, for the first dosing device (110) and / or for the second dosing device (120); and / or • an actual operating state of the first dosing device (110) and / or the second dosing device (120). [4] Container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the conveying device (130) is configured to convey the material (G) between the first dosing device (110) and the second dosing device (120); and / or wherein the conveying device (130) is formed and / or arranged between the first dosing device (110) and the second dosing device (120); and / or wherein the conveying device (130) is arranged within the container (100). [5] Container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the conveying device (130) comprises at least one conveyor screw (131) or is designed as at least one conveyor screw (131); wherein the conveying device (130) preferably comprises a first conveyor screw (131) and a second conveyor screw, which are each configured to be individually actuated with regard to a rotational speed and / or a direction of rotation, and / or which are configured to distribute the goods (G) in opposite directions, and / or which are each coiled in opposite directions. [6] Container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the conveying device (130), the first dosing device (110) and / or the second dosing device (120) each comprise at least one rotary valve and / or at least one slide, wherein the at least one rotary valve and / or the at least one slide is configured to be operable to adjust a supply quantity of the material (G) and / or a dosing quantity of the material (G). [7] Container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the container (100) for receiving and / or guiding the material (G) comprises at least in sections a first chamber (101) for the first dosing device (110) and at least in sections a second chamber (101) for the second dosing device (110), wherein preferably the first chamber (101) and the second chamber (102) for distributing the material (G) are connected to one another by means of the conveying device (130), wherein preferably the first chamber (101) for opening into the first dosing device (110) and / or the second chamber (102) for opening into the second dosing device (120) is each at least partially funnel-shaped. [8] Container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the conveying device (130) extends in a longitudinal direction (L) of the container (100) and / or in an operating state transversely to a direction of movement (X) of the working device (200); and / or wherein a conveying direction of the material (G) of the conveying device (130) is aligned parallel to a longitudinal extension direction (L) of the container (100). [9] Container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the conveying device (130) is configured to be electrically, mechanically, electromechanically, hydraulically and / or pneumatically actuated and / or drivable; and / or wherein a drive unit (132) for actuating and / or driving the conveying device (130) is arranged at least in sections on an outer side (103) of the container (100). [10] Container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the conveying device (130) is configured and / or arranged to stir the material (G) in the container (100) and comprises at least one stirring tool in order to preferably circulate the material (G) within the container (100) at least in sections. [11] Agricultural implement (200) with a support structure (230) on which a container (100) according to one of the preceding claims is mounted, wherein the implement (200) is designed as a centrifugal spreader which comprises a first spreading device (210) and a second spreading device (220) for spreading an agricultural material (G) in granular form. [12] Working device (200) according to claim 11, wherein the working device (200) and / or the container (100) and / or the conveying device (130) comprises at least one of the following sensor devices for detecting and / or calculating the at least one parameter: • an acceleration sensor; • a weight sensor; • a quantity sensor; • a flow sensor; and / or • a position sensor. [13] Method for operating an agricultural implement (200) which is configured to spread an agricultural product (G) on a soil (B) by means of at least one spreading device (210, 220) in an operating state and comprises a container (100) for the agricultural product (G), wherein preferably the container (100) is configured according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 10, and / or the working device (200) is configured according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the container (100) is configured for coupling to a first dosing device (110) and to a second dosing device (120), or wherein the container (100) comprises a first dosing device (110) and a second dosing device (120) in order to dose the material for the at least one application device (210, 220), wherein a conveying device (130) for distributing the material (G) within the container (100) is actuated as a function of at least one parameter in order to set and / or maintain a defined operating state. [14] Method according to claim 13, wherein, preferably by means of at least one sensor device (400), at least one parameter is detected and / or calculated, and wherein an automation device (300) controls and / or regulates at least one of the following devices depending on the detected and / or calculated at least one parameter: • the conveyor device (130); • the at least one application device (210, 220); and / or • the first dosing device (110) and the second dosing device (120). [15] Method according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the conveying device (130) distributes the material (G) in at least two opposite directions in order to circulate the material (G) at least partially within the container (100).

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