Correction in position with hitch position sensor
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1. A computer-implemented method for steering an agricultural vehicle towing an implement, comprising the steps of:
- receiving satellite navigation data indicating a vehicle location and direction of movement;
receiving data indicative of a position of the implement relative to the vehicle;
calculating a steering command based at least upon the satellite data and the data indicative; and
steering the vehicle with the steering command.
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Abstract
An automatic guidance system for an agricultural vehicle includes a tractor, a towed implement, an absolute tractor position sensor, a relative implement position sensor, and an electronic control system. The operator inputs the implement geometry and field information into the control system. The control system combines this data with the absolute vehicle position and relative implement position to accurately guide the towed implement through a field.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for steering an agricultural vehicle towing an implement, comprising the steps of:
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receiving satellite navigation data indicating a vehicle location and direction of movement;
receiving data indicative of a position of the implement relative to the vehicle;
calculating a steering command based at least upon the satellite data and the data indicative; and
steering the vehicle with the steering command. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A guidance system for a tractor towing an implement, the system comprising:
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means for generating tractor location and direction of movement signals;
means for generating an angle signal representing an angle between the tractor and the towed implement; and
means for computing an implement heading based upon the tractor location and movement signals, and the angle signal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. An agricultural vehicle including:
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a tractor;
a towed implement, coupled to the tractor;
a position sensor configured to indicate the position of the tractor;
a relative position sensor configured to provide a signal indicating a relative position of the implement with respect to the tractor; and
an electronic control system for calculating a heading of the tractor based on the position of the tractor and the relative position of the implement. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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