System and method for controlling operation of a work vehicle towing an agricultural implement
US11064645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/221
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for controlling work vehicles used for towing agricultural implements across a field includes an implement controller supported on and configured to control an operation of an agricultural implement, and at least one sensor communicatively coupled to the implement controller. The sensor(s) is configured to provide an indication of a location of the agricultural implement within the field. The implement controller is configured to: access a field map; anticipate a change in loading of one or more of the ground-engaging tools of the implement based on the location of the implement relative to the field map; and transmit a request instructing a vehicle controller of a work vehicle towing the agricultural implement to initiate a control action associated with adjusting at least one vehicle-related operational parameter to accommodate the anticipated change.
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