Implement height control adjustment on agricultural vehicles
US8560182B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D41/141
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable height implement system for an agricultural vehicle. A harvesting implement has an adjustable height. A control system is operably connected in a first operating mode to the harvesting implement to adjust the height of the harvesting implement with respect to the ground. The control system is operably connected in a second operating mode to the harvesting implement to maintain at least a predetermined distance between the harvesting implement and the ground. The second operating mode is engaged in response to the agricultural vehicle satisfying at least one predetermined vehicle operating parameter.
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