Automatic sonar activated height control for a header

Details Automatic sonar activated height control for a header Automatic sonar activated height control for a header

1983-11-21

1985-04-02

Hirsch, Paul J.

Harvesters

Motorized harvester

With condition-responsive operation

56DIG15, A01D 4100, A01D 4112, A01D 4500

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active

045079102

ABSTRACT:
An automatic height control system for a header on a farm implement is disclosed wherein the height of the header is continuously controlled in response to the height of the crop on which the header is operating. The top of the crop is detected by sonar detection units, and appropriate electronic and electromechanical means are provided for controlling the height of the header in response to signals from the sonar detection units.

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