Sound analysis to identify a damaged component in a work machine

    公开(公告)号:US11776329B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-03

    申请号:US17020926

    申请日:2020-09-15

    Inventor: Timothy J. Kraus

    Abstract: An agricultural work machine, an agricultural work machine control system, and method for an agricultural work machine having a sound sensor configured to transmit sound signals generated by the work machine during operation. The transmitted sound signals are received by a controller and used to determine if the work machine is operating properly. The controller compares an operating frequency profile, based on the transmitted sound signals, to a baseline frequency profile, to determine whether a likelihood of a malfunctioning or damaged part or system of the work machine is present. If so, the controller transmits a signal to either turn off the agricultural work machine or transmits an alert to a display indicating that a malfunctioning or damaged part or system has been identified.

    COTTON BALE STRAPPING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE

    公开(公告)号:US20230232747A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-27

    申请号:US17585503

    申请日:2022-01-26

    Inventor: Arland Morrison

    CPC classification number: A01F15/08

    Abstract: The present invention provides improved throughput in cotton baling machines by utilizing an electronically actuated apparatus for reliably, efficiently and precisely moving a chute frame into and out of position adjacent to a compressed cotton bale. Embodiments of the invention may include an electronic actuator that may be operated using a programmable logic control (PLC), and a control shaft having at least three distinct stops corresponding to raised, lowered and intermediate positions of the chute frame. Embodiments of the invention may be used to replace existing pneumatic apparatus, and may include an adapter for installing an electronic actuator to the mounts of the replaced pneumatic piston.

    Strawhook Arrangement for an Agricultural Baler

    公开(公告)号:US20190191629A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-27

    申请号:US16231932

    申请日:2018-12-24

    CPC classification number: A01F15/08 A01F15/046 A01F15/101 A01F2015/102

    Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a main bale chamber having an inlet for receiving crop material. A strawhook arrangement includes a plurality of strawhooks and an actuation mechanism for moving the strawhooks between an open position wherein the inlet to the main bale chamber is open, and a closed position wherein the inlet to the main bale chamber is closed. The actuation mechanism includes a two-bar linkage and an actuator. The two-bar linkage has a first bar with a first end and a second end, and a second bar with a first end and a second end. The first end of the first bar is pivotally coupled with the strawhooks, and the first end of the second bar is pivotally coupled with a fixed structure of the baler. The actuator is coupled with the second ends of the first bar and the second bar. The actuator is operable to apply pushing or pulling forces to each of the second ends and thereby selectively move the strawhooks between the open position and the closed position.

    Agricultural Baler
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    发明申请
    Agricultural Baler 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20180310483A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-01

    申请号:US15965223

    申请日:2018-04-27

    Abstract: An agricultural baler including a bale case having a wall portion with an opening for introducing crop material; a plunger disposed moving in the bale case to compact the crop material into bales; a duct for transporting the crop material to the entrance opening; and a stuffer unit operably associated with the duct and including a fork assembly. The stuffer unit includes tines and a drive mechanism acting on the fork assembly. The drive mechanism includes a first drive member configured for a reciprocating motion along a path of movement; a second drive member configured for a reciprocating motion along the path of movement of the first drive member and operatively connected to the fork assembly; and a selectively operable coupling arrangement configured for selectively coupling the second drive member either to the first drive member or to a stationary part of the baler.

    Agricultural Baler with Extended Bale Ejection System

    公开(公告)号:US20180228091A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-16

    申请号:US15892572

    申请日:2018-02-09

    Inventor: Frederik Demon

    CPC classification number: A01F15/0875 A01F15/08 B30B9/3014

    Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a main bale chamber for the compressing of crop material into bales. The main bale chamber has a floor and an outlet for discharge of compressed crop material in the form of bales. A bale ejection system is at least partially incorporated in the floor, and is arranged to move and eject a rearward bale proximate to the outlet of the main bale chamber. The baler is characterized in that the bale ejection system continuously extends longitudinally past the outlet of the main bale chamber.

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