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Auto reel height

US11903342B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 2019
Grant dateFeb 20, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 9, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D61/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a computer-controlled method for adjusting a height of a header reel, the method comprising: measuring a rotational speed of the reel; measuring a force opposing rotation of the reel; determining a target load for the reel based on the measured rotational speed and the measured force and a first input; and causing movement of the reel according to the target load based on a change in load on the reel.

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