Stein, Stefan

A towing assembly for an agricultural machine, which may include a towed implement and a swivel tongue including a forward end to pivotally connect about a first pivot axis to the agricultural machine and a rear end pivotally connected about a second pivot axis to the towed implement, the swivel tongue having a tongue centerline extending from the first pivot axis to the second pivot axis. The swivel tongue may include a tongue alignment marker marking the tongue centerline. The towed implement may include an implement alignment marker marking an implement centerline, which extends rearward from the second pivot axis co-linear with the tongue centerline when the towed implement is towed directly behind the swivel tongue. At least one of the tongue alignment marker or the implement alignment marker includes a protruding structure extending along the tongue centerline or the implement centerline, respectively.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Zahnrad (100) mit einer Zahnradseite (102) und einer der Zahnradseite (102) gegenüberliegenden Rückseite (104). Die Rückseite (104) weist eine Mikrostruktur (116) auf. Die Erfindung betrifft weiter eine Vorrichtung (30) umfassend ein Zahnrad (100) und ein Bauteil (118) sowie eine Arbeitsmaschine (10).

A trailed implement includes a tongue coupled to an implement structure and configured for attachment to a rearward end of a tow vehicle. A proximity sensor is positioned to detect data related to objects located within a field of view disposed forward of the implement structure. A controller configured to identify a rear ground engaging element of the tow vehicle from data sensed by the proximity sensor, determine a location of the rear ground engaging element of the tow vehicle relative to the implement structure, and communicate a vehicle control and/or and operator warning signal when the rear ground engaging element is within a pre-defined distance of the implement structure.

A forage conditioning apparatus may include a first conditioning roller configured to rotate about a first rotational axis and a second conditioning roller configured to rotate about a second rotational axis. The first conditioning roller may include a plurality of first roller segments aligned along the first rotational axis. A plurality of first crimping rings may extend radially with respect to the first rotational axis, each first crimping ring being a generally planar disc located between two adjacent ones of the first roller segments.

A baler implement includes a bale formation system defining a baling chamber configured for forming crop material into a bale having a cylindrical shape, and a roller configured to apply a compressive force against the crop to form the bale. A bale size sensor is operable to sense data related to a diametric size of the bale within the baling chamber. A baler controller determines a current diameter of the bale during formation thereof within the baling chamber, and determines if the current diameter of the bale is equal to a pressure release diameter threshold. When the current diameter of the bale is equal to the pressure release diameter threshold, the baler controller may automatically control the bale formation system to decrease the compressive force of the roller applied against the bale to prevent overloading and damaging bearings of the roller.

A crop harvesting implement includes a frame and a cutting bar supported by the frame. The cutting bar includes a plurality of rotary cutters disposed along an axis which is transverse to a forward working direction of the crop harvesting implement. A crop conditioner is supported by the frame along an axis transverse to the working direction and rearward of the cutting bar with respect to the working direction. A crop converging mechanism is supported by the frame. The crop converging mechanism may be configured to move the cut crop material in a downstream direction from the plurality of rotary cutters toward the crop conditioner. At least one moisture sensor is located upstream of the crop conditioner and configured to sense a moisture content of the cut crop material.

The present invention provides a back-up assist system (10) for coupling a work vehicle (1) with an adjustable implement mounting arrangement (3) and an implement (2) having a vision system (26), a user interface (20), a repository module (28) and a processor (30). A plurality of markers (12, 14, 16, 18) are provided on the adjustable implement mounting arrangement (3) and the implement (2). The vision system (26) scans each of the marker (12, 14, 16, 18) to generate corresponding pre-scanned signals (S1, S2, S3, S4) and dynamic-scanned signals (DS1, DS2, DS3, DS4), respectively, in the implement attached configuration and the implement detached configuration. The back-up assist system (10) and the method thereof, helps in guiding the tractor (1) to connect with the implement (2) with precision without necessitating additional manpower for such activity.

The present invention provides a controlled engine assist system (10) for a hybrid vehicle having an internal combustion engine (12) and an electric power source (14) with a battery (15). The system (10) comprises a shaft (16) connecting the internal combustion engine (12) and a torque cushioning clutch (18). A power transmission arrangement (20) couples the torque cushioning clutch (18) to the electric power source (14). The torque cushioning clutch (18) partially transmits torque from the internal combustion engine (12) to the electric power source (14) during recuperation. This regulates transmission of sudden rotational irregularities to the electric power source (14), thereby, helping in minimizing damage to the electric power source (14).

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Messer für eine Schneidvorrichtung (38) für eine landwirtschaftliche Erntemaschine, umfassend, einen Messerkörper (102) mit einer ersten Seite (104) und einer zweiten Seite (106). Der Messerkörper (102) weist einen Schneidebereich (108) mit einer Schneide (110) auf, die sich entlang einer Längsachse (112) des Messerkörpers (102) erstreckt. Das Messer (40) umfasst einen Schwenkbereich (114) mit einer ersten Ausnehmung (116) und einen Positionierungsbereich (118) mit einer zweiten Ausnehmung (120) zur Anordnung des Messers (40) an der Schneidvorrichtung (38) der landwirtschaftlichen Erntemaschine. Die erste Ausnehmung (116) ist zur Aufnahme einer Schwenkwelle (202) der Schneidvorrichtung (38) ausgebildet, und die zweite Ausnehmung (120) ist zur Aufnahme einer Positionierungseinrichtung (204) ausgebildet. Das Messer (40) weist mindestens ein erstes und zweites Loch (122, 124) auf. Die Erfindung betrifft weiter eine Schneidvorrichtung (38), eine Erntemaschine, ein Verfahren und ein Hebel-Messer-System.

A carrier with a latch mechanism movable between a locked position and an unlocked position through operation of a single actuator. The actuator provides a locking force to maintain the latch mechanism in the locked position. A visible locking indicator is coupled to the latch mechanism to signal a locking status to an operator.