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Drawbar and implement

A drawbar for an agricultural implement, in particular for an agricultural baler, includes a drawbar support and a coupling means. The coupling means is connected to the drawbar support. The drawbar s…

DRIVE·Jun 2·1 min read

B60D1/167 DEERE & COMPANY

Portable hydraulic park brake release apparatus and method for work vehicle

An assembly for a work vehicle includes an emergency portable hydraulic park brake release assembly for a spring applied, hydraulically released park brake. The portable hydraulic park brake release a…

DRIVE·Jun 2·1 min read

B60T13/583 DEERE & COMPANY

Mower deck height of cut adjustment mechanism

A mower deck height of cut adjustment mechanism includes a shaft having a caster wheel mounted to the shaft, and a screw rotatably threaded to the shaft to move the shaft vertically relative to an inn…

DRIVE·May 26·1 min read

A01D34/74 DEERE & COMPANY

Work vehicle with electric transaxle and transfer shaft

A work vehicle has a two transaxles with wheel end units rotatable about wheel axes via transaxle gear sets to rotate ground-engaging wheels or tracks. One of the transaxles includes an electric machi…

DRIVE·May 26·1 min read

B60K17/344 DEERE & COMPANY

THERMAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM

A system and method for our selectively controlling an operational of a thermal management system of a mobile charging system. Based on satisfaction of one or more predetermined thresholds, the therma…

DRIVE·Mar 26·1 min read

B60L53/302 DEERE & COMPANY

METHOD FOR CLEANING AGRICULTURAL SENSOR

Provided are methods, systems, and apparatuses related to cleaning a sensor on an agricultural machine. In one implementation, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method may include analyzi…

DRIVE·Feb 12·1 min read

A01B76/00 DEERE & COMPANY

COOLING SYSTEM FOR A WORK VEHICLE

A cooling system for a work vehicle includes a fan rotating to generate an air flow in a first direction, a map including a field having a field boundary and a headland having a headland boundary, a p…

DRIVE·Feb 12·1 min read

B60S1/66 DEERE & COMPANY

BATTERY LOAD TEST IN AGRICULTURAL UTILITY VEHICLE

An onboard battery load test system for a utility vehicle. The onboard battery load test system includes a vehicle battery, a primary pump disposed in a fluid circuit and configured to pressurize a fl…

DRIVE·Aug 21·2 min read

G01R31/392 DEERE & COMPANY

CARGO BOX TOOL HOLDER CLAMP

A cargo box tool holder clamp includes a post having a first end slideable into a stake pocket in a side wall of a utility vehicle cargo bed, and a sleeve sliding over a second end of the post. A plur…

DRIVE·Mar 20·1 min read

B60R11/06 DEERE & COMPANY

HYDRAULIC ARRANGEMENT AND UTILITY VEHICLE

A hydraulic arrangement for a utility vehicle. The arrangement may include a hydraulic displacement pump which is connected via a pump output to a supply connection as a hydraulic interface for supply…

DRIVE·Mar 13·1 min read

F15B11/17 DEERE & COMPANY

FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A DRIVETRAIN

A fluid management system for a drivetrain includes a first reservoir, a second reservoir, a main suction line, and a second suction line. The first reservoir is positioned in a lower portion of a tra…

DRIVE·Jan 30·1 min read

B60B35/00 DEERE & COMPANY

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROUND DISTANCE CONTROL

Ground distance control for automated vehicles wherein operation of at least a transmission and/or braking system(s) can be controlled in response to a generated distance request to achieve an identif…

DRIVE·Jan 16·2 min read

B60T7/12 DEERE & COMPANY

BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING LUBRICANT IN A BRAKE ASSEMBLY

A brake assembly includes a housing configured to contain lubricant at a lubricant level, a shaft disposed in the housing, an annular brake pack disposed in the housing and around the shaft, an annula…

DRIVE·Jan 16·1 min read

B60T13/22 DEERE & COMPANY

ARRANGEMENT FOR OPERATING A LOAD-CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR

An arrangement for operating a load-controlled hydraulic system of an agricultural tractor, includes a hydraulic pump generating a system pressure and having an actuating device to adjust a displaceme…

DRIVE·Jan 2·1 min read

F15B13/0401 DEERE & COMPANY

TRANSMISSION WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN

A transmission for a work vehicle includes a transmission housing forming an enclosure for one or more transmission components, a reservoir in a lower portion of the transmission housing, the reservoi…

DRIVE·Dec 5·1 min read

B60K6/54 DEERE & COMPANY

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A TORQUE, AND AGRICULTURAL TOWING VEHICLE

A method for determining a torque acting at a position of a drive train of an agricultural towing vehicle, includes controlling a clutch of the drive train between a closed state and an open state, ca…

DRIVE·Nov 28·1 min read

B60W10/02 DEERE & COMPANY

MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR MOWER FUEL TANK

A pair of mounting bracket for a mower fuel tank. The bottom bracket and top bracket are attached adjacent a rear traction drive wheel. The bottom bracket has at least one projection extending upwardl…

DRIVE·Nov 21·1 min read

B60K15/067 DEERE & COMPANY

AUTOMATED POWERED LADDER

Systems and methods utilizing automation logic for powered ladders of work vehicles, including harvesters. A portion of the powered ladder can be displaced relative to other portions of the ladder so …

DRIVE·Oct 31·1 min read

A01D41/1261 DEERE & COMPANY

APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A LOAD-CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC SUPPLY OF AN AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR

An apparatus for operating a load-controlled hydraulic supply of an agricultural tractor includes a hydraulic pump which is adjustable with respect to the displacement volume for supplying pressurized…

DRIVE·Oct 31·1 min read

B62D5/075 DEERE & COMPANY

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO OPERATE CRUISE CONTROL FOR SELF-PROPELLED WINDROWER

A cruise control system and method for a work vehicle with vehicle interlocks, and a controller. Each vehicle interlock monitors a vehicle system status. When at least one of the vehicle interlocks is…

DRIVE·Jul 11·1 min read

B60K31/00 DEERE & COMPANY

RESIDUE SENSING AND CLEANING SYSTEM

Systems and methods for sensing accumulated residue on a transmission surface of a sensor of an agricultural machine and controlling a cleaning of the transmission surface. Using captured information …

DRIVE·Jul 11·1 min read

A01D41/1276 DEERE & COMPANY

WORK MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEMS TO MONITOR GROUND ENGAGEMENT TOOLS AND MAP OBSTACLES

Work machines, control systems for work machines, and methods of operating work machines are disclosed herein. A work machine includes a frame structure, a work implement, and a control system. The wo…

DRIVE·Jul 11·1 min read

A01B79/005 DEERE & COMPANY

POWER MANAGEMENT FOR FUEL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT OF SELF-PROPELLED WINDROWER

A power management system and method for a work machine that receives real time data, computes current power requirements based on the real time data, computes an optimized engine speed based on the c…

DRIVE·Jul 11·2 min read

B60W50/14 DEERE & COMPANY

AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING AN AIR STREAM FOR A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

The disclosure relates to an air filter assembly for cleaning an air stream for a commercial vehicle, including a pre-filter communicating with an air intake and a first fine filter which is provided …

DRIVE·Jul 4·1 min read

F02M35/0216 DEERE & COMPANY

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF REMOVING A TRANSMISSION FROM AN ARTICULATED WORK VEHICLE

An articulated work vehicle includes a front portion including a front set track assemblies, a rear portion including a rear set track assemblies, a power source installed in the front portion, a tran…

DRIVE·Jun 20·1 min read

B62D55/0655 DEERE & COMPANY

ZERO TURNING RADIUS MOWER PARK BRAKE SYSTEM

A zero turning radius mower park brake system includes a pair of steering levers attached to steering arm brackets that are pivotable forward and reverse on a first axis for rotating a pair of tractio…

DRIVE·May 23·1 min read

B60T11/046 DEERE & COMPANY

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERCROP PLANTING

A field planting system for planting seeds of at least two plant genotypes in a field includes a multi-variety planter operable to plant the seeds of the at least two plant genotypes in the field. The…

DRIVE·May 16·2 min read

A01C21/005 DEERE & COMPANY

VEHICLE ENERGY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ENERGY FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A WORK MEMBER

A work vehicle is configured to perform an activity in a work area. The work vehicle includes a chassis, a plurality of ground engaging members coupled to the chassis for movement of the chassis in th…

DRIVE·May 16·1 min read

B60L15/2009 DEERE & COMPANY

MANAGEMENT OF POWER TRANSITION FOR DRIVER ASSISTANCE

A work machine and a method of controlling work machine power of the work machine during a harvesting operation for harvesting a crop. The work machine may include an engine, a hybrid machine, or an e…

DRIVE·May 9·1 min read

F02D29/02 DEERE & COMPANY

WORK MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEMS TO MONITOR GROUND ENGAGEMENT TOOLS AND MAP OBSTACLES

DRIVE·Apr 25·1 min read

A01B79/005 DEERE & COMPANY

METHOD OF COMMUNICATING BETWEEN WORK MACHINES USING LI-FI COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

An agricultural work vehicle includes a chassis, a cab mounted to the chassis and including a work space for an operator to control the work vehicle, and a controller for controlling operation of the …

DRIVE·Feb 22·1 min read

B60Q1/245 DEERE & COMPANY

CURVED STRUCTURE FOR A WORK VEHICLE

A curved structure for a work vehicle includes a first curved support extending a length, a second curved support extending a length, the second curved support spaced apart a width from the first curv…

DRIVE·Jan 4·1 min read

B60R21/11 DEERE & COMPANY

RETRACTABLE STEP ASSEMBLY FOR A LADDER

A step assembly for use with a ladder comprises a first siderail member, a second siderail member, and a step. The first and second siderail members are mounted for pivotal movement about respective p…

DRIVE·Dec 28·2 min read

B60R3/02 DEERE & COMPANY

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BATTERY ACCUMULATED AGING ESTIMATION

A system and method for estimating an accumulated total battery aging over different aging patterns. A first aging pattern, first aging time, and aging model are used to determine a battery aging esti…

DRIVE·Dec 7·1 min read

B60L58/16 DEERE & COMPANY

TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM

A tire inflation system includes a first component rotating relative to a second component, a first passageway between the first and second components, the first passageway connecting a pressure sourc…

DRIVE·Nov 9·1 min read

B60C23/00363 DEERE & COMPANY

TANK LEVEL SENSING

A method of monitoring a level of a liquid in a tank of a moveable vehicle includes sensing an orientation of the moveable vehicle relative to a horizontal plane with a vehicle orientation sensor, det…

DRIVE·Nov 9·2 min read

G01F23/804 DEERE & COMPANY

AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE COMBINATION

An agricultural vehicle combination including an agricultural tractor, which is operated using a main drive unit, and an ancillary drive unit, which is attached removably to the agricultural tractor b…

DRIVE·Nov 9·1 min read

A01B59/043 DEERE & COMPANY

SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A COOLING DEVICE OF A UTILITY VEHICLE

A system for operating a cooling device of a utility vehicle includes an axial fan, a temperature sensor, and a control unit. The axial fan can be rotated by a fan drive and is used to generate a cool…

DRIVE·Oct 26·2 min read

F01P5/04 DEERE & COMPANY

COOLING ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC MACHINES

An electric machine for a work vehicle including a housing, a stator assembly positioned inside the housing, and a rotor assembly rotatably connected to the housing via a bearing. The rotor assembly i…

DRIVE·Oct 19·1 min read

F04D25/166 DEERE & COMPANY

Variable Pitch Fan Control System

A fan control system for a variable pitch fan of a work vehicle includes a blade pitch module that adjust a pitch of a plurality of blades of the variable pitch fan to generate airflow in a first dire…

DRIVE·Oct 5·1 min read

F01P5/043 DEERE & COMPANY