System and method for detecting levelness of tools of a tillage implement based on tool loading
US11419254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B63/28
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for detecting the levelness of ground engaging tools of a tillage implement including an agricultural implement including a frame and tool assemblies supported relative to the frame. The tool assemblies each include a toolbar coupled to the frame and one or more ground engaging tools coupled to the toolbar. The system further includes sensors coupled to two of the tool assemblies and configured to capture data indicative of a load acting on the one or more ground engaging tools of the tool assemblies. Additionally, the system includes a controller configured to monitor the data received from the sensors and compare at least one monitored value associated with the load acting on the ground engaging tool(s) of each of the tool assemblies. Moreover, the controller is further configured to identify the ground engaging tool(s) are not level when the monitored value(s) differ by a predetermined threshold value.
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