Autonomous grain cart dimensioned to fit behind header
US11372402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G67/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An autonomous grain cart includes a width less than or equal to a distance from an end of the header of an agricultural vehicle to a lateral side of the agricultural vehicle, wherein the end and the lateral side are on a same longitudinal side of a lateral centerline of the agricultural vehicle, wherein the autonomous grain cart is configured to receive grain from the agricultural vehicle. The autonomous grain cart also includes a controller, comprising a processor and a memory. The autonomous grain cart further includes a drive system communicatively coupled to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to instruct the drive system to propel the autonomous grain cart. The autonomous grain cart also includes a steering system communicatively coupled to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to instruct the steering system to steer the autonomous grain cart.
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