Combination of a traction vehicle and an implement
US11912261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2710/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for picking up, bundling and depositing agricultural material having a traction vehicle and a towed implement, the system comprising: an actuator associated with the implement; a control device configured to generate control data for controlling the orientation of the implement and steering of the traction vehicle, the control data including information relating to the orientation of the implement adjustable by the actuator, a desired orientation of the deposited agricultural material and at least one of a speed and a direction of travel of the traction vehicle; and wherein, using the control data, the actuator adjusts the orientation about a vertical axis of the implement relative to the traction vehicle to deposit the agricultural material.
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