Multi-Segment Header Control for Wing and Feeder House Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of controlling agricultural header wings in uneven terrain and declined surfaces increases the complexity of wiring and installation, as wing controllers are not compatible with combine harvester systems, requiring a unique user-interface and controller.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a work vehicle controller to output control signals for both the feeder house and wing movement based on header parameters, integrating with a network to control the agricultural header and wings, allowing for compatible operation with combine harvesters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a unique wing controller and user-interface are installed to control the wings, then the wings can be controlled on uneven terrain and declined surfaces, but the complexity of wiring and installation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The combine harvester controller is designed to perform multiple functions, including both feeder house control and wing control. The controller receives header parameters through its existing network interface and generates appropriate control signals for both the feeder house and wings, eliminating the need for a separate wing controller and reducing wiring complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The control functions for the feeder house and wings are merged into a single control system. The combine harvester controller integrates both control functions by receiving header parameters through the network and generating coordinated control signals for both the feeder house and wings, simplifying the overall control architecture.
2Ease of operation
If wing controllers incompatible with combine harvester systems are used, then the wings can be controlled independently, but compatibility with combine harvester systems is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The combine harvester controller is enhanced to perform multiple functions including both feeder house control and wing control. It receives header parameters through the existing network interface and generates appropriate control signals for both systems, maintaining compatibility while enabling independent wing control capability.
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AI summary
A work vehicle system includes a work vehicle controller configured to output a control signal indicative of instructions to move a feeder house based at least in part on at least one header parameter. The work vehicle controller is configured to output the control signal to a network. The work vehicle also includes an agricultural header controller configured to receive the control signal and control movement of the feeder house based at least in part on the control signal. Further, the work vehicle includes a wing controller configured to receive the at least one header parameter from the network and output a wing control signal indicative of instructions to move a wing based at least in part on the at least one header parameter. The wing is coupled to a center section.