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When a forage harvester roller overruns, the motor switches to generator mode to brake it and feed energy back into the drive system.
Independent roll speed control based on ground speed improves crop mass flow and conditioning quality while reducing power use and blowdown.
Independent roll speed control based on ground speed improves crop flow through mower-conditioners while cutting power use and blowdown.
A dispersed harvester drive layout aligns prop shafts with the main belt to free installation space and support wider cutter units.
Real-time cut stubble sensing replaces manual scouting to improve crop stand replacement timing and mower-conditioner roll gap adjustment.
Sensors track roll gap and crop flow so the controller can adjust roller pressure automatically for more consistent crop conditioning.
A movable hood and integrated swathboard keep swath shape consistent while adjusting the conditioning gap for better crop discharge.
Sensor feedback tracks roll gap and crop flow so a controller can adjust roller pressure and spacing for consistent conditioning across varying field density.
Sensors and actuators adjust roll gap, roll pressure, and speed in real time to keep crop conditioning consistent across changing field flow.
Replaceable location plates let forage harvester cracker rollers of different diameters fit without changing side walls, cutting cost and maintenance effort.
Real-time moisture feedback adjusts roller gap and tension to equalize crop dry-down and reduce leaf loss across variable fields.
Hydraulic pressure in the roll drive line automatically adjusts conditioner roll tension to reduce crop damage and plugging under varying flow.
Hydraulic actuation lets operators adjust conditioner roll gap from the cab, speeding setup for changing crop types and volumes.
Sensor-based displacement feedback calibrates crop conditioner roll gaps automatically, maintaining target conditioning despite wear and changing field conditions.
Position sensing tracks tensioner movement to set zero roll gap automatically, improving conditioning roll adjustment accuracy and operator ease.
Rotor impact fragments mummy nuts, reducing viable beetle habitat in orchards.
Actuators, lever arms, and linkage members dynamically adjust roller gaps for uniform conditioning and moisture control.
Displacement feedback automatically adjusts mower conditioner speed as crop loads change, reducing manual roll-gap adjustments.
Sensor feedback adjusts mower-conditioner roller displacement to maintain consistent crop conditioning as field loads change.
Bending structured plates into a hollow cylinder creates replaceable reliefs that lower manufacturing costs and reduce machine weight.
Dynamic deflector adjustment resolves uneven conditioning trade-offs by adapting passage geometry to real-time crop moisture and flow rates.
Scissor-like gear mechanism couples mower conditioner rollers, reducing installation space while maintaining reliable drive transmission.
A spring-biased blade deflects and cuts upright stalks, resolving equipment damage risks while maintaining soil erosion prevention.
Sensors detect gap size and tension levels, then actuators adjust the conditioning rolls to maintain optimal settings without operator intervention.
Angle and acceleration sensors on a mower roller conditioner detect foreign bodies early, preventing downstream machine damage.
A crop handling apparatus integrates a conditioning rotor and rake conveyors to funnel material for processing.
Segmented chevron tread patterns coordinate with cutterbar discharge flows to reduce bearing thrust loads and prevent entanglement.
Articulated closing tabs rotate with the chassis walls to seal displacement openings, preventing sugarcane material loss during multi-row harvesting operations.
Segmented holders pivot on a hinge axis to allow roller removal without dismantling the resilient pre-tensioning arrangement.
Fibrous strands line elongated apertures in a compression roll housing, preventing crop material escape without restricting shaft movement.
Selective laser hardening of leading and trailing edges creates differential wear rates that maintain kernel cracking geometry over time.
Integrating a stomping shoe and disk blade into the header splits and flattens corn stalks, eliminating time-consuming second field work.