System and method for monitoring material accumulation relative to ground-engaging tools of a tillage implement
US10918006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for reducing material accumulation relative to ground-engaging tools of a tillage implement includes receiving measurement signals from at least one accumulation sensor mounted to the tillage implement during a tillage operation. The measurement signals include a three-dimensional (3D) representation of an environment containing material accumulation relative to a plurality ground-engaging tools. The method also includes estimating an amount of material accumulation relative to the plurality of ground-engaging tools based on the 3D representation. Further, the method includes comparing the amount of material accumulation to an accumulation threshold. The material accumulation threshold is indicative of a given degree of material accumulation relative to the plurality of ground-engaging tools. Thus, based on the comparison between the amount of material accumulation and the accumulation threshold, the method includes controlling an operation of at least one component of the tillage implement to execute a control action for reducing the amount of the material accumulation.
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