Self-propelled agricultural work machine having a towing mode
US12396381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B59/042
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-propelled agricultural work machine comprising: an energy source; a ground engaging element configured with a drive train, the ground engaging element further configured to be driven in a normal operating mode by at least one of the energy source and drive train; a carrying frame supported on the ground engaging element; and a control unit in communication with an actuator configured to steer the ground engaging element, the control unit configured to transmit signals so as to specify a steering angle of the ground engaging element and, in the event of a failure of at least one of the energy source or the drive train, the control unit configured to operate in a towing mode in which the control unit controls the actuator based on the signals from a sensor so as to detect the angle between a tow bar of a towing vehicle and the agricultural work machine.
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