Agricultural Machines TRIZ Cases

Position sensors detect gauge wheel rotation to measure actual furrow depth, compensating for opener wear that degrades mechanical stop accuracy.

Dual-axis pivoting in the hitch module resolves alignment difficulty under varying loads while maintaining structural strength.

Comparing lifting and suspension cylinder parameters detects attached implements, resolving unreliable pressure-based detection across varying weights.

Segmented electric motor-driven rotary disc cutter modules eliminate heavy mechanical drivetrains, reducing weight while allowing variable cutterhead speeds.

Optical light screen measures plant height to control implement cutting position, eliminating leaf damage during mechanical castration.

Spring elements deflect to push the upper link into a central pivot position, reducing operator effort during coupling.

Pivotable caster wheel assemblies mounted on wing tool bars reduce soil compaction and tire scruffing by allowing wheels to follow turn curvature.

Terrain sensors detect adjacent changes, prompting a controller to adjust operational boundaries and prevent hazards near crests.

Curved cam joints displace pivot points along tracks to minimize angular error while telescopic links adjust length for ground clearance.

A tedding machine pivots plant-processing groups forward using a vertical pin to reduce transport width.

A front harvesting attachment uses side part pivoting to activate immobilizing devices for secure transport positioning.

An elastic sub-frame enables real-time adjustment of cultivator sweep spacing, eliminating manual stops and improving field productivity.

Segmented anchor plates enable central sowing elements to move freely along the cross beam for flexible row spacing adjustments.

A machine vision system uses a convolutional neural network to locate plants and weeds, enabling precise cultivation without damaging crops.

Dynamic retraction mechanism moves front hitching arms to a horizontal position, reducing structural complexity and preventing damage during frontal impacts.

Curving the square baler crossbeam eliminates airflow dead spots and eddies that cause crop accumulation around knotters.

A load transfer mechanism uses a shock absorber to move towed weight toward the front axle of a towing vehicle.

A hydraulic A-frame mounting assembly pivots attachments on utility vehicles to enable simultaneous landscaping operations.

An adjustable linkage pivots a work tool between service and tucked orientations, preventing trailer collisions during transport.

Inverting the rotational axis position relative to center wheels ensures consistent downward hitch tongue force, simplifying reconnection.

Force sensors detect soil resistance to calibrate GPR and EMI devices, resolving GPS inaccuracy issues during tillage operations.

A portable pesticide tank uses motor-driven rollers to meter granules through an inclined guide plate into a hose-connected discharge device.

A single hydraulic cylinder pivots a tool carrier assembly to reduce device complexity while maintaining ground engaging tool depth.

A multicolor lighting assembly emits specific light patterns to indicate the operating state of an autonomous agricultural vehicle.

Linear guide prevents distribution unit collision with machine wings by maintaining upright centered position during transport.

Inclinometer feedback controls hydraulic actuators to correct tilt angles, preventing instability from terrain changes.

Integrated transport arrangement rotates combine headers to a vertical position, eliminating separate trailers and reducing operational complexity.

Sensors detect operational issues and trigger reverse control signals to rotate working tools against the obstruction.

A seed drill toolholder bar uses a translation mechanism to shift the gravitational center opposite the drawbar attachment point.

A reference harrow tine and distance sensor determine soil penetration depth to regulate tine pressure against varying soil conditions.

Sensor feedback moves the variable placement hinge joint to correct terrain-induced flexing and preserve consistent work zone spacing.

A trailer hitch insert uses a locking slide plate to align the tongue and caster wheels during reverse motion.

Positioning the actuator horizontally eliminates complex vertical coupling beams, reducing size while ensuring tractor steerability.

Higher clamping force on the first plow body prevents deflection in compacted soil while protecting all bodies from damage.

A vehicle sink alert system monitors lateral force and image data to predict wheel sink events before entrapment occurs.

Rotatable side frames and biasing members adjust crop divider angles automatically, eliminating manual operator intervention for varying crop heights.

A mobile computer unit connects to a tractor bus system to display machine data and accept input commands.

A sensor-driven locking mechanism automatically engages or releases an agricultural implement coupling based on its physical connection state.

A protocol translation unit bridges vehicle and implement communication standards to drive agricultural actuators via simplified wiring.

A retractor mechanism adjusts three-point hitch lift link length via a spool and reel system.

A pair of lower hooks uses asymmetric closure plate orientation to balance stress distribution across the coupling structure.

Gravity-referenced angle sensors monitor frame sections, reducing system complexity and cost while protecting components from harsh field conditions.

Segmented walking beams pivot to collapse wheel supports, reducing tongue weight and header height without sacrificing load capacity.

A depth adjustment register handle engages notches to set seed trench penetration levels.

A mowing device uses a two-part support with pivot joints to rotate bar-shaped mowers vertically during transport.

A pivoting support wheel with a dual-axis pivot arm rotates freely to maintain lateral guidance on rotary plows.

A signal-forming arrangement applies a time-delayed second control signal to dampen natural oscillations in agricultural machine actuators.

A rotating attachment assembly connects agricultural implements to tractors via shifting frames.

Flexible bellows at hinge joints create an internal air manifold, eliminating external hoses prone to damage and wear.