Multifunctional system for adaptable harvesting
US12219899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/90
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a system, installed on a vehicle or trailer, for performing an agricultural task. The system comprises a platform connecting to the vehicle or trailer and comprising a socket for an accessory. A plurality of accessories is provided, wherein one accessory is selected among them for installation in the accessory socket. A vision system is operatively connected to a computer and collects data of the environment about the accessory, the computer using the collected data to determine an instruction for performing the agricultural task and to send the instruction to the accessory installed in the accessory socket to perform the agricultural task. The accessory is interchangeable in the accessory socket depending on the agricultural task. The box handling stage and pallet mounting stage can be robotized for efficient automation.
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