18171410. Mower Implement With Blade Monitoring System simplified abstract (Deere & Company)
Mower Implement With Blade Monitoring System
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
MAHESH Somarowthu of TENALI (IN)
HRISHIKESH Yashwantguru Raste of ANANDNAGAR (IN)
Mower Implement With Blade Monitoring System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18171410 titled 'Mower Implement With Blade Monitoring System
The abstract describes a patent application for a mower implement with a blade diagnostic controller that captures images of cut crop stubble to assess blade sharpness.
- The mower implement includes a cutter with a blade that cuts crop material.
- A blade diagnostic controller captures images of cut crop stubble behind the cutter.
- The controller identifies the cut end of the stubble, assesses its quality, and correlates it to a blade sharpness index.
- An index signal is communicated to indicate the blade sharpness index.
Potential Applications: - Agriculture: Enhancing efficiency and precision in crop harvesting. - Maintenance: Monitoring and maintaining blade sharpness for optimal performance.
Problems Solved: - Ensures consistent cutting quality. - Prevents damage to crops due to dull blades.
Benefits: - Improved crop yield. - Reduced maintenance costs. - Enhanced equipment longevity.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Precision Agriculture Blade Sharpness Monitoring System" This technology can be used in agricultural machinery manufacturing and maintenance services to offer precision cutting solutions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the blade diagnostic controller assess the quality of the cut end of the crop stubble? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this technology in agriculture?
Original Abstract Submitted
A mower implement includes a cutter having a blade operable to cut crop material. A blade diagnostic controller is operable to capture an image of cut crop stubble rearward of the cutter with an image sensor. The blade diagnostic controller may then identify a cut end of the cut crop stubble in the image, determine a cut quality of the cut end of the cut crop stubble, and correlate the cut quality of the cut end to a blade sharpness index. The blade diagnostic controller may then communicate an index signal to a communicator to generate a communication indicating the blade sharpness index.
