System and method for reducing variations in the penetration depths of ground-engaging tools of an agricultural implement based on monitored tire pressures
US10356972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C13/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a system for reducing variations in the penetration depths between ground-engaging tools of an agricultural implement may include an implement having tires spaced apart from each other. The system may also include pressure sensors provided in operative association with the tires, each pressure sensor being configured for detecting an air pressure within the associated tire. Additionally, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the pressure sensors. The controller may be configured to monitor an air pressure differential between a pair of tires based on measurement signals received from the pressure sensors. The air pressure differential may be indicative of variability in the penetration depths of the ground-engaging tools. Furthermore, the controller may be configured initiate a control action associated with reducing the variability in the penetration depths of ground-engaging tools when the air pressure differential exceeds or falls below a predetermined tire pressure differential threshold.
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