Tractor Setup Assistant for Work Order-Specific Driver Guidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing agricultural machines with satellite-based steering systems require extensive operator training and data input for setup, making it difficult to ensure reliable operation, especially for sequence management systems like headland programming.
Innovation Solution
A dialog-based or language-based setup assistant that configures the driver assistance system specifically for agricultural work orders, allowing operators to select and confirm settings without additional input, simplifying the setup process and enabling automatic adjustments for steering and sequence management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a menu-driven setup wizard is used for configuring the driver assistance system, then the system can be set up with detailed precision, but the operator must enter a large amount of detailed data and undergo extensive training
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures the setup assistant with work order-specific settings and parameters before the operator arrives. When an operator selects a work order, the corresponding configuration parameters are automatically loaded and pre-filled, eliminating the need for operators to manually enter detailed technical data and reducing training requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The setup assistant acts as an intermediary between the work order requirements and the driver assistance system configuration. It automatically translates work order selections into appropriate system settings, shielding operators from complex configuration details while ensuring precise system setup.
2Reliability
If extensive data input and training are required for setup, then reliable function of the steering system can be ensured, but the operator burden and setup time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Configuration parameters and best practices are pre-calculated and stored in the setup assistant database during system development. This preliminary preparation ensures that when operators select a work order, reliable system configurations are instantly available, maintaining system reliability while eliminating time-consuming manual setup procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The setup assistant performs self-configuration by automatically loading and applying appropriate settings when a work order is selected. This self-service capability eliminates the need for operators to manually input extensive data, reducing setup time while maintaining reliable system function through pre-validated configurations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the setup assistant is customized for each work order, then the configuration becomes more accurate and relevant, but the system complexity and programming requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The setup assistant configuration is segmented into work order-specific modules, each containing pre-defined parameters and settings for particular agricultural tasks. This modular segmentation allows the system to adapt to different work orders by loading only the relevant configuration segments, maintaining adaptability while managing system complexity through organized modularity.
Solution Approach 2:
The setup assistant is designed as a universal platform that can handle multiple work order types through a common interface and configuration framework. By creating a multi-functional system that can adapt to various agricultural operations through standardized work order selections, the system achieves high adaptability without proportionally increasing overall complexity.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an agricultural working machine (1), in particular a tractor (4), with a driver assistance system (3), which has an input/output unit (11) for specifying an agricultural work order by an operator and for making settings relating to the agricultural work order by the operator, the input/output unit (11) displaying the virtual operating elements that enable settings and the information corresponding to the settings to be made, the input/output unit (11) including a setup assistant (2) that the operator uses the virtual operating elements to display enabling the driver assistance system (3) to be set up. It is proposed that the setup assistant (2) be configurable depending on the work order specified by the operator.