公开(公告)号：US08950260B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13046549

申请日：2011-03-11

Applicant: Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Adam A. Reich ,  Barry D. Batcheller

Inventor： Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Adam A. Reich ,  Barry D. Batcheller

IPC: A01C7/16 ,  G01N29/00 ,  G01F1/66 ,  A01C7/08 ,  A01C7/10

CPC classification number: G01F1/666 ,  A01C7/081 ,  A01C7/105 ,  Y02P60/16 ,  Y10T137/87764

Abstract: A particulate flow monitor for a pneumatic system including a particulate flow tube defining a particulate flow path, a blower connected to the flow tube and the flow tube terminating at a particulate discharge, which flow monitor comprises an acoustic transducer connected to the flow tube intermediate the blower and the discharge; said acoustic transducer being located in said particulate flow path; an impact surface on said acoustic transducer adapted for being impacted by the particulate matter in said flow path; and an electrical signal generator connected to said acoustic transducer and adapted for generating an electrical signal in response to sound waves created by particulate matter impact; said signal generator including an output adapted for providing an electrical output signal corresponding to said sound waves; and a processor connected to said signal generator output; and said processor being programmed to monitor particulate flow based on said detected particulate matter impact.

Abstract translation: 一种用于气动系统的颗粒流量监测器，包括限定颗粒流动路径的颗粒流量管，连接到流管的鼓风机和以微粒排放终止的流动管，该流量监测器包括连接到流管的声换能器， 鼓风机和放电; 所述声换能器位于所述颗粒流动路径中; 所述声换能器上的冲击表面适于被所述流路中的颗粒物质撞击; 以及电信号发生器，其连接到所述声换能器并且适于响应于由颗粒物撞击产生的声波而产生电信号; 所述信号发生器包括适于提供对应于所述声波的电输出信号的输出; 以及连接到所述信号发生器输出的处理器; 并且所述处理器被编程以基于所检测的颗粒物质的影响来监测颗粒流。

公开(公告)号：US20120227647A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13046549

申请日：2011-03-11

Applicant: Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Adam A. Reich ,  Barry D. Batcheller

Inventor： Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Adam A. Reich ,  Barry D. Batcheller

IPC: A01C7/16 ,  G01F1/66 ,  F16K31/12 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01F1/666 ,  A01C7/081 ,  A01C7/105 ,  Y02P60/16 ,  Y10T137/87764

Abstract: A particulate flow monitor for a pneumatic system including a particulate flow tube defining a particulate flow path, a blower connected to the flow tube and the flow tube terminating at a particulate discharge, which flow monitor comprises an acoustic transducer connected to the flow tube intermediate the blower and the discharge; said acoustic transducer being located in said particulate flow path; an impact surface on said acoustic transducer adapted for being impacted by the particulate matter in said flow path; and an electrical signal generator connected to said acoustic transducer and adapted for generating an electrical signal in response to sound waves created by particulate matter impact; said signal generator including an output adapted for providing an electrical output signal corresponding to said sound waves; and a processor connected to said signal generator output; and said processor being programmed to monitor particulate flow based on said detected particulate matter impact.

Abstract translation: 一种用于气动系统的颗粒流量监测器，包括限定颗粒流动路径的颗粒流量管，连接到流管的鼓风机和以微粒排放终止的流动管，该流量监测器包括连接到流管的声换能器， 鼓风机和放电; 所述声换能器位于所述颗粒流动路径中; 所述声换能器上的冲击表面适于被所述流路中的颗粒物质撞击; 以及电信号发生器，其连接到所述声换能器并且适于响应于由颗粒物撞击产生的声波而产生电信号; 所述信号发生器包括适于提供对应于所述声波的电输出信号的输出; 以及连接到所述信号发生器输出的处理器; 并且所述处理器被编程以基于所检测的颗粒物质的影响来监测颗粒流。

公开(公告)号：US20120088210A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US13332217

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: Barry D. Batcheller ,  Tyler Chris Ohlsen

Inventor： Barry D. Batcheller ,  Tyler Chris Ohlsen

IPC: G09B9/08

CPC classification number: G09B9/08 ,  G09B19/165

Abstract: A low-cost training and synthetic visualization system and method directed to improving an individual's airborne performance in general aviation, skydiving, and other aerial applications. The system is comprised of a self-contained mobile sensor and data storage device for recording the travel path, orientation, and forces acting upon an object as it moves through space, a desktop graphics software program for creating a playback of the recorded data on a three-dimensional representation of the environment through which the object moved, a means of linking the sensor and data storage device to the software program for the purpose of exchanging information, and a centralized data storage and retrieval system designed to accept, assimilate and redistribute the recorded data.

Abstract translation: 一种低成本的培训和综合可视化系统和方法，旨在提高个人在通用航空，跳伞和其他空中应用中的机载性能。 该系统包括一个独立的移动传感器和数据存储装置，用于记录在物体移动通过空间时作用于其上的行进路径，方向和力;用于在一个或多个记录数据上创建记录数据的重放的桌面图形软件程序 对象移动的环境的三维表示，用于交换信息的方式将传感器和数据存储设备链接到软件程序;以及集中式数据存储和检索系统，设计用于接受，同化和重新分发 记录数据。

公开(公告)号：US5650609A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-22

申请号：US441247

申请日：1995-05-15

Applicant: Karl-Heinz O. Mertins ,  Barry D. Batcheller ,  Douglas L. Hauck

Inventor： Karl-Heinz O. Mertins ,  Barry D. Batcheller ,  Douglas L. Hauck

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  G01V8/16 ,  G01V8/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/105 ,  G01V8/16

Abstract: An optical seed counting system for counting seeds that are dispensed through a plurality of seed tubes associated with a multiple row seed planter. Each seed tube includes an optical sensor having an emitter and a receiver. The emitter and the receiver each include lens components for shaping an optical beam. Optical fibers connect the emitter to an optical beam generating device and the receiver to an optical beam detecting device both positioned remotely from the seed tubes. The optical components of the emitter generate a substantially spatially uniform optical beam across a sensing area within the seed tubes. The detecting device generates a pulse signal where the period of the pulses represents the intensity of the optical beam in the sensing area. Seeds that are dispensed in the seed tubes interfere with the optical beam in a manner that affects the light intensity of the beam. Therefore, the change in intensity of the beam indicates the number of seeds.

Abstract translation: 一种用于计数通过与多排种子播种机相关联的多个种子管分配的种子的光学种子计数系统。 每个种子管包括具有发射器和接收器的光学传感器。 发射器和接收器各自包括用于成形光束的透镜部件。 光纤将发射器连接到光束产生装置，并将接收器连接到远离种子管的光束检测装置。 发射器的光学部件在种子管内的感测区域上产生基本上空间上均匀的光束。 检测装置产生脉冲信号，其中脉冲的周期表示感测区域中的光束的强度。 分配在种子管中的种子以影响光束的光强度的方式干扰光束。 因此，光束强度的变化表示种子的数量。

公开(公告)号：US5305215A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-19

申请号：US700629

申请日：1991-05-15

Applicant: Kevin L. Brekkestran ,  Barry D. Batcheller ,  Adrian G. Kallis ,  Charles D. Needham

Inventor： Kevin L. Brekkestran ,  Barry D. Batcheller ,  Adrian G. Kallis ,  Charles D. Needham

IPC: B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/03 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W50/00 ,  B60W50/02 ,  F16H59/08 ,  F16H59/40 ,  F16H59/44 ,  F16H61/00 ,  F16H61/02 ,  F16H61/08 ,  F16H61/12 ,  F16H61/684 ,  F16H61/70 ,  F16H63/36 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F15/20 ,  B60K41/18

CPC classification number: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/11 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W30/1819 ,  F16H61/12 ,  B60R16/0315 ,  B60W2050/0045 ,  B60W2050/021 ,  B60Y2200/14 ,  F16H2059/006 ,  F16H2059/084 ,  F16H2059/085 ,  F16H2059/743 ,  F16H2061/0012 ,  F16H2061/0015 ,  F16H2061/0255 ,  F16H2061/1208 ,  F16H2061/122 ,  F16H2061/1228 ,  F16H2061/1232 ,  F16H2061/1268 ,  F16H2061/1292 ,  F16H59/40 ,  F16H59/44 ,  F16H61/0213 ,  F16H61/08 ,  F16H61/684 ,  F16H61/70 ,  F16H63/36 ,  Y10T477/679

Abstract: An expandable, modular microcomputer system for an off-road vehicle having a controller which is operable to generate a plurality of independent pulse-width modulated control signals and a plurality of independent on/off control signals to a corresponding plurality of metal oxide silicone field effect transistors (MOSFETS). An RS-485 bi-directional serial communications interface enables the system to communicate with at least one other ingredient, external, controller. Thus, the control system can be modularly expanded to handle the needs of increasingly complex powershift transmissions. A watchdog circuit monitors operation of the controller and is supplied with a regulated voltage independent of the regulated voltage used to power the microcomputer. The watchdog can provide a reset signal to the microcomputer when spurious operation of the microcomputer is detected, as well as initiate operation of a back-up voltage supply circuit. The back-up voltage supply circuit is responsive to at least one analog input and operable to pulse-width modulate at least one of the MOSFETs to thereby control a clutch of a powershift transmission while operating in a "limp-home" mode. The system is particularly well-suited for controlling transmissions of heavy-duty off-road vehicles such as earth moving and other like vehicles, but can be readily adapted for use with transmissions of vehicles to be used to widely varying applications.

Abstract translation: 一种用于越野车辆的可扩展的模块化微型计算机系统，其具有控制器，所述控制器可操作以产生多个独立的脉宽调制控制信号和多个独立的开/关控制信号至相应的多个金属氧化物硅氧烷场效应 晶体管（MOSFET）。 RS-485双向串行通信接口使系统能够与至少一个其他成分，外部控制器进行通信。 因此，可以模块化地扩展控制系统以满足越来越复杂的功率变换传输的需要。 看门狗电路监视控制器的操作，并且提供独立于用于为微型计算机供电的调节电压的调节电压。 当检测到微型计算机的杂散操作时，看门狗可以向微型计算机提供复位信号，以及启动备用电压供应电路的操作。 备用电压供应电路响应于至少一个模拟输入并且可操作以对MOSFET中的至少一个进行脉宽调制，从而在以“跛脚回家”模式操作时控制功率变换传输的离合器。 该系统特别适用于控制重型越野车辆如地面运动和其他类似车辆的传输，但是可以容易地适用于用于广泛变化的应用的车辆的变速器。

公开(公告)号：US4846283A

公开(公告)日：1989-07-11

申请号：US94218

申请日：1987-09-08

Applicant: Barry D. Batcheller

Inventor： Barry D. Batcheller

IPC: A01B63/112 ,  E02F9/20

CPC classification number: A01B63/112 ,  E02F9/2029

Abstract: An automatic feedback control system for use with an off-road vehicle having an adjustable-elevation, ground-engaging implement, such as an agricultural tractor with a three-point hitch and a plough or cultivator, is disclosed. The automatic control system provides an engine-sensing draft control system which adjusts the height or elevation of the ground-engaging implement so as to maintain the draft or load forces experienced by the vehicle at a substantially constant level. The determination of the draft being produced by the ground-engaging implement is determined by the engine speed deviation from a target point speed which is indicated by an operator-set desired no-load engine speed and an operator-set engine lug-down value or load. To provide proper operation of the engine-sensing draft control system, multiple feedback compensation mechanisms are provided, including a throttle compensation function, an electrohydraulic valve compensation function, a slip-sensing function, a sensitivity (deadband) adjustment, a maximum implement-lowering rate function, and an automatic downshift signal function to cause the transmission of the tractor to downshift to a lower speed to avoid engine stall under certain conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种与具有可调高度，地面接合工具的越野车辆一起使用的自动反馈控制系统，例如具有三点牵引的农用拖拉机和犁耕机。 自动控制系统提供了一种发动机感测牵引控制系统，其调节地面接合工具的高度或高度，以便将车辆所经历的牵引力或负载力保持在基本恒定的水平。 由接地工具产生的牵引力的确定是由与目标点速度的发动机转速偏差确定的，该目标点速度由操作者设定的所需空载发动机转速和操作者设定的发动机减速值 加载。 为了提供发动机感应牵引控制系统的正确操作，提供了多个反馈补偿机制，包括节气门补偿功能，电动液压阀补偿功能，滑差感测功能，灵敏度（死区）调节，最大降落功能 速率功能和自动降档信号功能，使拖拉机的传动降档到较低的速度，以避免在某些情况下发动机失速。

公开(公告)号：US09330062B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US13843029

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Bradley R. Thurow ,  Johan A. Wiig ,  Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Adam A. Reich ,  Barry D. Batcheller

Inventor： Bradley R. Thurow ,  Johan A. Wiig ,  Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Adam A. Reich ,  Barry D. Batcheller

IPC: A01C7/08 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B60R16/02 ,  G06F17/00 ,  A01C7/10 ,  G01F1/66

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  A01C7/081 ,  A01C7/105 ,  G01F1/666 ,  G08C2201/93

Abstract: A vehicle control and gateway module comprising an electronic control module controlling one or more vehicle systems, a vehicle communications bus, a wireless communications module, an electronic gateway module acting as a translator of information between the vehicle communications bus and the wireless communications module, and a software program, whereby an operator using a remote mobile device can send and receive wireless commands to and from the vehicle with the electronic gateway module translating messages from one data protocol to the other as required.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆控制和网关模块，包括控制一个或多个车辆系统的电子控制模块，车辆通信总线，无线通信模块，充当车辆通信总线和无线通信模块之间的信息翻译器的电子网关模块，以及 一种软件程序，由此使用远程移动设备的操作者可以发送和接收来自车辆的无线命令，电子网关模块根据需要将消息从一个数据协议转换到另一个数据协议。

公开(公告)号：US20140135082A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13678441

申请日：2012-11-15

Applicant: Barry D. Batcheller ,  Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Peder A. Nystuen

Inventor： Barry D. Batcheller ,  Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Peder A. Nystuen

IPC: A01D41/127

CPC classification number: A01D41/1275 ,  A01D41/1273

Abstract: A system and method for determining material yield and/or loss from a harvesting machine using acoustic sensors and advanced signal processing capabilities is presented. The system consists of a sensor housing with an opening on one side of the sensor housing, a strike plate designed to fit into the opening, and an electronics module comprising a microphone and a signal processor designed to capture the sound waves created when material impacts on the strike plate, and convert them into an audio signal indicating the amount of material impacting the sensor at a given time.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于使用声传感器和先进的信号处理能力确定收获机的材料产量和/或损失的系统和方法。 该系统包括传感器外壳，传感器外壳的一侧具有开口，设计成适合于开口的冲击板，以及包括麦克风和信号处理器的电子模块，该信号处理器被设计成捕获当材料撞击时产生的声波 并将其转换成音频信号，指示在给定时间内碰撞传感器的材料量。

公开(公告)号：US20110171612A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US13030901

申请日：2011-02-18

Applicant: Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Robert M. Allen ,  Barry D. Batcheller ,  Jacob A. Halvorson ,  Tyler C. Ohlsen ,  Seth J. Schubert ,  Robert V. Weinmann ,  Johan A. Wiig

Inventor： Joshua N. Gelinske ,  Robert M. Allen ,  Barry D. Batcheller ,  Jacob A. Halvorson ,  Tyler C. Ohlsen ,  Seth J. Schubert ,  Robert V. Weinmann ,  Johan A. Wiig

IPC: G09B9/08

CPC classification number: G09B9/30 ,  G09B9/08 ,  G09B19/165

Abstract: The present invention presents a flight training and synthetic visualization system, which comprises a fully mobile, self-contained data recording unit including a desktop graphics software engine for creating a virtual model of the flight capable of playing back the recorded trip, synchronized with a real-time video or imagery recording of the actual flight with a view from the cockpit of the aircraft as a pilot would actually view the flight, along with ambient audio of the cockpit. This allows for the user of the simulation to view both modeled data of the flight, as well as actual time-sequenced still images or video of the flight. The two sources of data are synched in time so that real video images of the aircraft as it is flying at a specific point in time is displayed in the simulation at the same moment as the rendered visualization of the flight.

Abstract translation: 本发明提出了一种飞行训练和合成可视化系统，其包括完全移动的，独立的数据记录单元，其包括用于创建能够回放记录的行程的飞行的虚拟模型的桌面图形软件引擎，与真实的同步 实时飞行的视频或图像记录可以从作为飞行员的飞机的驾驶舱的视野实际查看飞行，以及驾驶舱的环境声音。 这允许模拟用户查看飞行的建模数据，以及飞行的实际时间序列的静止图像或视频。 数据的两个来源在时间上同步，使飞机在特定时间点飞行的真实视频图像与飞行的渲染可视化同时显示在模拟中。

公开(公告)号：US6093926A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US8631

申请日：1998-01-16

Applicant: Karl-Heinz O. Mertins ,  Barry D. Batcheller ,  Paul R. Bramel ,  Jason J. Wanner

Inventor： Karl-Heinz O. Mertins ,  Barry D. Batcheller ,  Paul R. Bramel ,  Jason J. Wanner

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  G01V8/12 ,  G01V9/04

CPC classification number: G01V8/12 ,  A01C7/105 ,  Y02P60/16

Abstract: An optical particle flow monitoring system for monitoring particle flow through the primary and/or secondary tubes of an air dispensing system, such as an air seeder. The primary tubes include a particle sensor having at least one emitter lens body, which forms a substantially uniform, collimated beam which illuminates a sensing area in a seed tube in order to accurately monitor the number of particles flowing in the seed tube. In the preferred embodiment, optical fibers connect the emitter lens bodies to optical beam generating devices, and connect respective receiver lens bodies to optical beam detecting devices, with both the optical beam generating devices and the optical beam detecting devices being located remotely from the seed tubes for improved immunity to static electricity discharge. All the particles flowing in the secondary seed tubes associated with a given primary tube may be counted by a particle sensor located on the primary tube, thus greatly decreasing the number of sensors and the amount of data processing required to determine the total number of particles dispensed by the secondary tubes of the air dispensing system.

Abstract translation: 一种光学粒子流监测系统，用于监测通过空气分配系统（例如空气播种机）的主管和/或次管的颗粒流。 主管包括具有至少一个发射透镜体的颗粒传感器，其形成基本均匀的准直光束，其照射种子管中的感测区域，以便精确地监测在种子管中流动的颗粒的数量。 在优选实施例中，光纤将发射透镜体连接到光束产生装置，并且将各个接收器透镜体连接到光束检测装置，两个光束产生装置和光束检测装置都远离种子管 用于提高静电放电的免疫力。 与给定主管相关联的在次级种子管中流动的所有颗粒可以由位于主管上的颗粒传感器计数，从而大大减少传感器的数量和确定分配的颗粒总数所需的数据处理量 通过空气分配系统的二次管。