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1.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023037665
Publication Number 2024/085179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-18
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirase Yuji
  • Yagyu Sumio
  • Okazaki Kazuto
  • Ii Tsunehiro
  • Kotani Shinsuke

Abstract

This work vehicle has a motor capable of supplying motive power to a travel device, and is configured such that the motor and an inverter are connected appropriately. The work vehicle comprises: motors 21, 22 capable of supplying motive power to a travel device; a case 12 in which the motors 21, 22 are housed; and an inverter that is provided outside the case 12 to operate the motors 21, 22. Relay terminals 75, 76 are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the case 12, and are connected to the motors 21, 22 and the inverter to connect the motors 21, 22 and the inverter. The relay terminals 75, 76 are provided at portions of the outer peripheral portion of the case 12 that are radially opposite shaft portions 21a, 22a of the motors 21, 22.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B60K 6/22 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs

2.

CONDUIT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT SERVER, CONDUIT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND CONDUIT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023027660
Publication Number 2024/084771
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kishi Shozo
  • Idomoto Yasushi
  • Yamashita Akira
  • Kageyama Hayato
  • Ito Kazuya
  • Kawase Ayumi
  • Harada Kazuma

Abstract

The present invention realizes a conduit construction management system, etc., with which it is possible to efficiently process execution scheme data and construction result data and efficiently manage construction results. A water pipe construction management system 1 that manages water pipe construction has a management server 3, and a result acquisition terminal 7 that is capable of communicating with the management server 3 and that acquires data as result information that relates to construction results corresponding to management items for which management is exercised on results in the water pipe construction. The management server 3 has an execution scheme information generation unit 51 that links information regarding the conduit execution scheme of the water pipe that is to be constructed to the management items and generates execution scheme information 327, and a construction management information generation unit 55 that links the result information acquired by the result acquisition terminal 7 to the execution scheme information 327 and generates construction management information 328.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

WEEDING DEVICE AND RIDGE-FORMING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023036606
Publication Number 2024/085006
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maehara Hiroyoshi
  • Shima Hidekazu
  • Sano Aiki
  • Sasaki Hikaru
  • Kinoshita Takeru

Abstract

The purpose of the invention is to prevent weeds from getting entangled with a weeding device (4) that is attached to a ridge-coating machine (3) and that weeds an upper surface (5a) of an original ridge (5). The weeding device (4) is provided to the ridge-coating machine (3), which digs up soil while moving along a field (7) along the original ridge (5), and also tames and hardens the dug up soil to form a new ridge (6). The weeding device (4) is provided with a blade (36) that is formed of a plate material and that scrapes the soil on the upper surface (5a) of the original ridge (5) prior to the formation of the new ridge (6).

IPC Classes  ?

4.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023037505
Publication Number 2024/085138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-17
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirase Yuji
  • Yagyu Sumio
  • Okazaki Kazuto
  • Ii Tsunehiro
  • Kotani Shinsuke

Abstract

In the present invention, a pump that supplies a coolant to an object to be cooled is provided compactly in a hybrid work vehicle provided with an engine and a motor. The work vehicle is provided with a travel device, an engine 5, motors 21 and 22, and transmission devices 23 and 24 that combine the motive power of the engine 5 and the motive power of the motors 21 and 22 and transmit the combined power to the travel device. The work vehicle is also provided with a first case 12 that houses the motors 21 and 22 therein, and a second case 11 provided over the engine 5 and the first case 12. A pump 34, which supplies the coolant to the objects to be cooled 21 and 22, is housed inside the second case 11.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
  • B60K 6/442 - Series-parallel switching type
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

5.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023037666
Publication Number 2024/085180
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-18
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirase Yuji
  • Yagyu Sumio
  • Okazaki Kazuto
  • Ii Tsunehiro
  • Kotani Shinsuke

Abstract

The present invention provides a work vehicle in which motor generators are coupled to a transmission that changes power from an engine and outputs the power to a travel device, wherein rotation speeds of the motor generators can be detected at a low cost. A transmission case 13 that accommodates a transmission has a wall portion 37a through which rotating shafts 21a, 22a of motor generators 21, 22 are inserted. Rotors 41a, 42a of resolvers 41, 42, which detect rotation speeds of the motor generators 21, 22, are externally fitted to the rotating shafts 21a, 22a. Stators 41b, 42b of the resolvers 41, 42 are supported by the wall portion 37a.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
  • B60K 6/485 - Motor-assist type
  • B60K 6/547 - Transmission for changing ratio the transmission being a stepped gearing

6.

PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION WORK ASSISTANCE SERVER, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023027659
Publication Number 2024/084770
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kishi Shozo
  • Idomoto Yasushi
  • Yamashita Akira
  • Kageyama Hayato
  • Ito Kazuya
  • Kawase Ayumi
  • Harada Kazuma
  • Fujii Hiroaki
  • Okumura Yuta
  • Kobayashi Yuichi
  • Hayashi Mitsuo
  • Towaki Masaaki
  • Morimura Masaru
  • Nishino Maiko
  • Uchikoshi Satoru
  • Tsuji Kengo
  • Misugi Kazuki
  • Ishida Yosuke

Abstract

The present invention realizes a pipeline construction work assistance system capable of facilitating optimization of operation in each step by efficiently performing arithmetic processing on an arithmetic terminal regarding pipeline construction work. A water pipe construction work assistance system 1 comprises: an assistance server 2; and an arithmetic terminal 3 that has ID information allocated thereto, that can perform arithmetic processing, and that can communicate with the assistance server 2. The assistance server 2 has a memory unit 21 that stores attribute data relating to water pipe construction work in association with the ID information of the arithmetic terminal 3, a data processing unit 22 that reads, upon reception of the ID information from the arithmetic terminal 3, the attribute data associated with the ID information from the memory unit 21, and a data output unit 23 that outputs the attribute data read by the data processing unit 22 to the arithmetic terminal 3.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

POWER TRANSMISSION UNIT AND POWER SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023030970
Publication Number 2024/084816
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • OKAMURA CORPORATION (Japan)
  • KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morita Takuya
  • Okuda Mitsugu

Abstract

Provided is a power transmission unit and power system, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising: an input shaft connected to a drive shaft of an internal combustion engine; an output shaft connected to a driven device in a power transmittable manner; a transmission mechanism connecting the input shaft and the output shaft; and a motor generator having a rotary shaft connected through the transmission mechanism to the input shaft and the output shaft. The motor generator, when viewed from the axial direction of the input shaft, is arranged in an outer radial direction crossing the axial direction with respect to the input shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
  • B60K 6/36 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings
  • B60K 6/383 - One-way clutches or freewheel devices
  • B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
  • B60K 6/48 - Parallel type

8.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023037712
Publication Number 2024/085189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-18
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirase Yuji
  • Yagyu Sumio
  • Okazaki Kazuto
  • Ii Tsunehiro
  • Kotani Shinsuke

Abstract

The present invention provides a work vehicle in which motors that can supply power to a travel device are provided, wherein a cooling structure for an object to be cooled is configured simply. The work vehicle includes: a travel device; a battery; motors 21, 22 that can supply power to the travel device; a case 12 that accommodates the motors 21, 22 therein; and an inverter that operates the motors 21, 22. The work vehicle includes: a storage part 33 that is provided below the motors 21, 22 inside the case 12 and that stores a cooling liquid A; and a pump that supplies the cooling liquid A to an object to be cooled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B60K 6/405 - Housings
  • B60K 6/485 - Motor-assist type
  • B60K 6/547 - Transmission for changing ratio the transmission being a stepped gearing
  • B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

9.

ORGANIC-WASTEWATER TREATMENT METHOD AND ORGANIC-WASTEWATER TREATMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023033483
Publication Number 2024/080068
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yatsugi Soichiro
  • Nagae Shinya
  • Tsuzuki Yuko

Abstract

An organic-wastewater treatment method in which nitrogen-containing organic wastewater is biotreated in active sludge, wherein an organic-wastewater treatment device comprising an oxygen-free tank equipped with a stirring mechanism for stirring supplied raw water and active sludge, an aerobic tank provided with a membrane separation device immersed and disposed in active sludge, and a sludge return line for returning active sludge from the aerobic tank to the oxygen-free tank is operated by switching the working state of the stirring mechanism to make the oxygen-free tank temporarily function as an anaerobic tank. Thus, the growth of actinomycetes can be effectively prevented without an increase in equipment cost.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
  • C02F 3/12 - Activated sludge processes
  • C02F 3/30 - Aerobic and anaerobic processes
  • C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used

10.

WORK MACHINE WITH WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER

      
Application Number US2023076466
Publication Number 2024/081645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-10
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING, INC. (USA)
  • KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Zachary
  • Fukuda, Yuji

Abstract

A system comprising a work machine and an attachment removably coupled with the work machine. The attachment includes an identification module comprising a transceiver configured to communicate with a control system of the work machines so as to improve the functionality and efficiency of the attachment and of the work machines.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 3/96 - Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements for alternate use of different digging elements
  • G07C 3/08 - Registering or indicating the production of the machine either with or without registering working or idle time
  • H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

11.

AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES USING REUSABLE MISSION ELEMENTS

      
Application Number JP2023036466
Publication Number 2024/075826
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Wilson Edwin Ernest

Abstract

An automated machine management and operational control system. The system uses reusable digital assets to efficiently generate mission plans using predictable instructions. The reusable digital assets are created for applicability to multiple machines, locations, implements and operations. Machine, implement or location specific configurations may be used in combination with reusable digital assets to form mission plan instructions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/43 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

12.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL DEVICE, HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT CONTROL METHOD, AND HYDRAULIC DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023030690
Publication Number 2024/075426
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-25
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagatomi Yuichi
  • Fushimi Junya

Abstract

This hydraulic control device comprises: a virtual bleed information output unit that, on the basis of an operation amount for an operating tool 35, a discharge pressure of a hydraulic pump 22, and a virtual bleed characteristic that is set in advance and is a characteristic of a virtual bleed circuit in which a control valve and a hydraulic oil tank are assumed to be connected via a bypass line, outputs virtual bleed information 75 indicating the state of hydraulic oil flowing through the virtual bleed circuit; a request bleed information output unit that outputs requested bleed information 77, which indicates the state of the hydraulic oil flowing through the virtual bleed circuit and which is required in order to cause a hydraulic actuator to perform a desired operation that corresponds to the operation amount; a target control value determination unit that determines a target control value for the hydraulic pump 22 in accordance with a comparison result between the virtual bleed information 75 and the requested bleed information 77; and a pump control unit that controls the hydraulic pump 22 in accordance with the target control value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 11/044 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member for controlling the speed by means in the return line
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • F15B 11/02 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member

13.

WORKING MACHINE WITH MODULARIZED ELECTRIC ACCESSORIES

      
Application Number JP2023036264
Publication Number 2024/075790
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-04
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Gattis Joshua M.
  • Johnson Gerald

Abstract

Some embodiments may include a working machine including a transportation system and one or more implements to perform one or more work tasks, the working machine further including: at least one selectively-locatable electric accessory, which comprises at least part of the transportation system or at least part of a powered implement of the one or more implements, the at least one selectively-locatable electric accessory defining a first mechanical frame connection; a frame assembly including two or more power points at two or more different locations on the frame assembly, respectively; wherein each power point defines a second mechanical frame connection to mate with the first mechanical frame connection, and wherein the at least one selectively-locatable electric accessory is operable in any of the two or more power points. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

IPC Classes  ?

14.

ENGINE

      
Application Number JP2023030515
Publication Number 2024/070361
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujita Kensuke
  • Oso Hiroki
  • Komagata Rina
  • Tada Yoshihiro
  • Nagai Naotaro
  • Tagashira Yuki

Abstract

Provided is an engine that does not have a shaft but does not cause a problem in lubrication of a cam (5a) of a cam shaft (5) when a cylinder block (2) is shared in an engine having different specifications distinguished according to the presence or absence of a prescribed rotation shaft (R). A cam shaft chamber front wall (2b) is provided with a front bearing hole (2d) of the cam shaft (5) and a front hole (2e) disposed under the front bearing hole (2d). A cam shaft chamber rear wall (2f) is provided with a rear hole (2g) coaxial with the front hole (2e). A cylinder block front wall (2a) is provided with an oil supply path (8) having a path exit (8a) formed on an inner circumferential surface of the front hole (2e). In the front hole (2e) of the cam shaft chamber front wall (2b), a fitting component (9) that covers the path exit (8a) of the oil supply path (8) is fitted. The fitting component (9) is provided with a cam shaft oil jet hole (9a) that jets engine oil (7) from the oil supply path (8) to the cam shaft (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01M 1/08 - Lubricating systems characterised by the provision therein of lubricant-jetting means
  • F01M 1/06 - Lubricating systems characterised by the provision therein of crankshafts or connecting-rods with lubricant passageways, e.g. bores
  • F01M 9/10 - Lubrication of valve gear or auxiliaries

15.

PIPELINE GROUPING DEVICE, PIPELINE GROUPING METHOD, AND PIPELINE GROUPING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023015290
Publication Number 2024/062665
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-17
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ochi Takatoshi
  • Okumura Yuta

Abstract

A pipeline grouping device comprising a grouping control unit for grouping multiple constituent pipelines of a pipe network on the basis of a predetermined index, said device comprising: an overlapped group extraction unit for extracting, from the groups grouped by the grouping control unit, groups for which polygons, each encompassing pipelines belonging to the same group, overlap with each other; an overlapped area calculation unit for calculating an overlapped area of the overlapped polygons extracted by the overlapped group extraction unit; and an update control unit for causing the grouping control unit to regroup the pipelines encompassed in the overlapped polygons if the overlapped area calculated by the overlapped area calculation unit satisfies a first predetermined condition.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023031500
Publication Number 2024/062872
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Taniguchi Keisuke
  • Yonetsu Yuichi
  • Katagiri Yasuyuki
  • Kataoka Asako
  • Tanaka Hideaki
  • Yasui Masahiko

Abstract

An irrigation control system (S) comprises: an upper irrigation mechanism (D1) that irrigates a cultivated plant from the upper side of the root of the cultivated plant; a lower irrigation mechanism (D2) that irrigates the cultivated plant from the lower side of the root of the cultivated plant; and an irrigation control unit (41) that individually controls the upper irrigation mechanism (D1) and the lower irrigation mechanism (D2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 27/00 - Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots
  • A01G 7/00 - Botany in general
  • A01G 31/00 - Soilless cultivation, e.g. hydroponics

17.

HYDRAULIC LIFTING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023029043
Publication Number 2024/062791
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawamoto Toshikazu
  • Matsui Yasunori
  • Odake Yuki
  • Higashibata Daiki
  • Tsukatani Hisashi

Abstract

Provided is a hydraulic lifting device that can increase a degree of freedom in a layout of constituent components. A hydraulic lifting device 100 comprises a lift arm 2, a position control lever 6, and a position control transmission mechanism 20. The position control transmission mechanism 20 comprises a position control cam 210, a first position control shaft 220, and a second position control shaft 230. The first shaft 220 rotates around an axis A1 (and an axis A2) according to a displacement of the lever 6. The second shaft 230 rotates around an axis A3 according to a displacement of a feedback rod 9 when the lift arm 2 rotates in a relative manner. The cam 210 displaces a spool position according to respective rotation of the first and second shafts 220, 230. The axis A3 of the second shaft 230 is positioned on an upper side of the axis A1 of the first shaft 220.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 63/10 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means

18.

HYDRAULIC LIFTING/LOWERING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023029045
Publication Number 2024/062792
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawamoto Toshikazu
  • Matsui Yasunori
  • Odake Yuki
  • Higashibata Daiki
  • Tsukatani Hisashi

Abstract

Provided is a hydraulic lifting/lowering device that can easily increase the separation distance between a coupled implement and the ground. The hydraulic lifting/lowering device 100 can execute draft control and comprises a lift arm 2, a bracket 3, a draft control lever 8, and a draft control transmission mechanism 40. The bracket 3 is provided on a rear end portion of a case 1 and rotates, using the other-end side 32 of the bracket 3 as a fulcrum, relative to the case 1 in accordance with the draft load from a coupled top link. Additionally, the bracket 3 includes attachment parts 35a-c, 36a-c that are configured to enable the attachment of a front-side end of the top link. In the lifting/lowering direction of the implement, the bracket axis Z2 is positioned higher than the lift arm axis Z1, and the attachment parts 35a-c, 36a-c, which have the axes Z3, Z4, and Z5, are positioned lower than the bracket axis Z2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 63/10 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means

19.

ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE AND POWER TAKE-OFF CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023033474
Publication Number 2024/063000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Hosozawa Hiroaki

Abstract

A method for generating a new ground speed power take-off (G-PTO) map that includes a relationship between a current work vehicle speed and a target speed of a power take-off (PTO). The method includes setting a work vehicle speed for a point to be included in the new G-PTO map, setting a PTO speed for the point to be included in the new G-PTO map, plotting the point on the new G-PTO map, and plotting a line on the new G-PTO map based on the point. 

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles

20.

FLYING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number JP2023029074
Publication Number 2024/053327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner
  • ISHIKAWA ENERGY RESEARCH CO.,LTD. (Japan)
  • KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishikawa Mitsuru
  • Ono Yasutoshi

Abstract

Provided are a flying device and a control method therefor capable of suppressing a flight in a state in which the weight of a transported body is excessively large. A flying device 10 comprises a fuselage base portion 16, a rotor 11, a motor 12, a computation control unit 15, and a weight sensing unit 17. The rotor 11 rotates, to thereby generate a thrust for the fuselage base portion 16 to hover. The motor 12 rotationally drives the rotor 11. The weight sensing unit 17 senses a weight value of a transported body 18. The computation control unit 15 does not permit takeoff when the weight value sensed by the weight sensing unit 17 exceeds a threshold weight value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64U 10/14 - Flying platforms with four distinct rotor axes, e.g. quadcopters
  • B64U 101/64 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for transporting goods other than weapons for parcel delivery or retrieval

21.

ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023001817
Publication Number 2024/047890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-23
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okazaki Kazuto
  • Takase Shunya

Abstract

The present invention is equipped with: a power storage device for storing power; a motor for driving a work apparatus and a travel apparatus by consuming power which is stored in the power storage device; a remaining amount detection unit for detecting the remaining amount of power which the power storage device is capable of supplying; and a control device capable of switching between a first control for controlling the drive of a motor when a remaining amount value which expresses a remaining amount is greater than a pre-set threshold, and a second control for controlling the drive of the motor in a manner such that the motor power consumption is lower than consumption is in the first control when the remaining amount value is equal to or less than a threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]

22.

METHOD FOR CULTURING COLD-RESISTANT NITRIFYING BACTERIA, METHOD FOR TREATING NITROGEN-CONTAINING WATER, AND DEVICE FOR TREATING NITROGEN-CONTAINING WATER

      
Application Number JP2023014416
Publication Number 2024/047922
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-07
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakahara, Shinichiro
  • Komatsu, Toshihiro
  • Sumino, Tatsuo
  • Li, Qintong

Abstract

Provided are a method for culturing cold-resistant nitrifying bacteria with a simple method, a method for using the cold-resistant nitrifying bacteria to treat nitrogen-containing water, and a device that is capable of culturing the cold-resistant nitrifying bacteria and treating nitrogen-containing water. A method for culturing cold-resistant nitrifying bacteria according to the present invention comprises a step for adjusting the pH of nitrogen-containing water a containing ammonia nitrogen and/or organic nitrogen to not more than 6.0 to obtain nitrogen-containing water b in which the dominant species of microorganisms is cold-resistant nitrifying bacteria.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used

23.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023027772
Publication Number 2024/043002
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Imanaga Yuji

Abstract

Provided is a work vehicle capable of suitably guiding an elongate member. This work vehicle is equipped with a movable loader lever, cables 40 and 50 which are formed in a flexible elongate shape, are linked to the loader lever, and move in conjunction with the movement of the loader lever, and a movable member 70 that has an insertion hole 71a through which the cables 40 and 50 are inserted, and that is provided movably relative to a vehicle body, wherein the work vehicle is additionally equipped with a plate-shaped member 60 which is fixed to the vehicle body and has a notched portion 62, and the movable member 70 is provided movably relative to the plate-shaped member 60 such that the insertion hole 71a moves within a region inside the notched portion 62.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 25/00 - Auxiliary drives
  • B62D 49/00 - Tractors
  • F16C 1/10 - Means for transmitting linear movement in a flexible sheathing, e.g. "Bowden mechanisms"
  • G05G 7/10 - CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY - Details thereof characterised by special provisions for conveying or converting motion, or for acting at a distance specially adapted for remote control
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

24.

OPERATING MECHANISM, AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023027775
Publication Number 2024/043003
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Torii Shin
  • Kitajima Yuto

Abstract

Provided is an operating mechanism capable of converting a swing direction using a simple configuration, when transmitting an operation of an operating tool. The operating mechanism comprises: a first swinging member 32 capable of swinging about a lower first swing shaft 32b; a second swinging member 37 capable of swinging about a lower second swing shaft 38 disposed with an orientation perpendicular to the lower first swing shaft 32b; a rod end 36 fixed to the first swinging member 32; a connecting rod 39 equipped with a shaft-like portion 39b which is fixed to the second swinging member 37 and which is disposed with an axial direction oriented in a direction inclined relative to the lower first swing shaft 38, the shaft-like portion 39b being connected slidably to the rod end 36; and a loader lever 20 connected to either one of the first swinging member 32 and the second swinging member 37.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05G 1/00 - Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
  • A47C 7/54 - Supports for the arms
  • B60K 20/00 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles
  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • G05G 9/10 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously with preselection and subsequent movement of each controlled member by movement of the controlling member in two different ways, e.g. guided by a shift gate

25.

ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023004876
Publication Number 2024/038627
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-14
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takase Shunya

Abstract

This electric work vehicle comprises: a control state switching unit (35) that switches a control unit to an active state in response to a first operation of a human-manipulated device and switches the control unit to an inactive state in response to a second operation of the human-manipulated device; and a charging control unit (43) that controls charging of a battery. The control unit comprises: a motor control unit (61) that controls drive of an electric motor (1); a mode setting unit (62) that sets a charging mode enabling the charging of the battery and a work mode enabling the drive of the electric motor (1); an actuation prohibition unit (63) that prohibits actuation of the electric motor (1) after completion of the charging; and an actuation prohibition release unit (64) that releases the actuation prohibition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

26.

AUTONOMOUS OPERATING ZONE SETUP FOR A WORKING VEHICLE OR OTHER WORKING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023029479
Publication Number 2024/038852
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-14
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Martin Kyle A.
  • Adams Jeremy

Abstract

Some embodiments may include a touchscreen or other user input interface to select part of a displayed map and one or more processors coupled to the touchscreen or other user input interface. The one or more processors may be configured to setup an autonomous operating zone for a working machine based on a user selection from a displayed map. The working machine may monitor its current location with respect to the autonomous operation zone, and may de-actuate at least one of its actuator(s) or send a new actuation signal to its actuator(s) to change an operation of at least one motorized device of the working machine. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track

27.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023004877
Publication Number 2024/029109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-14
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimoike Yuki
  • Okazaki Kazuto
  • Kawabata Shinichi

Abstract

An upper surface part 14a of a battery 14 is provided with a recessed part 27 and a cover member 28 that is capable of opening and closing the recessed part 27. A service plug 20 is accommodated within the recessed part 27, and is covered from above by the cover member 28.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

BURYING ENVIRONMENT CLASSIFICATION MAP CREATION DEVICE, BURYING ENVIRONMENT IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, BURYING ENVIRONMENT CLASSIFICATION MAP CREATION METHOD, BURYING ENVIRONMENT IDENTIFICATION METHOD AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023027501
Publication Number 2024/029439
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ochi, Takatoshi
  • Okumura, Yuta

Abstract

This burying environment classification map creation device (second burying environment classification map creation unit (63)) comprises: a first soil identification unit (63a) that identifies groundwater permeable soils, which are soils that easily allow groundwater to pass through; and a second soil identification unit (63b) that, from among the groundwater permeable soils, identifies soils situated within a predetermined distance and within a predetermined elevation from a water source containing salt as high-corrosive soils, which are soils that are highly corrosive to pipes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 17/00 - Investigating resistance of materials to the weather, to corrosion or to light
  • G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

29.

ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023001816
Publication Number 2024/029104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-23
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Takase Shunya

Abstract

The present invention comprises a first power storage device, a second power storage device, a motor that drives at least one of a travel device and a work device, a data collection device that chronologically acquires data that includes information about the drive of the motor, and a relay device that is connected to each of the second power storage device and the data collection device and can switch between an energization state that allows energization of the second power storage device and the data collection device and a blocking state that blocks energization of the second power storage device and the data collection device. The relay device switches from the energization state to the blocking state after a preset first amount of time has elapsed from the time at which a switching operation is performed at a switching operation implement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • G08C 19/00 - Electric signal transmission systems

30.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023022863
Publication Number 2024/009765
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-21
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi Atsushi
  • Fukunaga Tomofumi
  • Mukai Hisao
  • Kawabata Kazuhiro
  • Matsumoto Kota

Abstract

Provided is a work vehicle (1) that can effectively assist, by virtue of the rotational power of a flywheel, the rotational power of an engine (4) when a workload is large. This work vehicle (1) comprises: an engine (4); a first flywheel (13) that rotates by receiving the rotational power of the engine (4); a transmission (16) that selectively receives, shifts, and outputs the rotational power of the engine (4) or the rotational power of either the engine (4) or the first flywheel (13); a first power transmission path (31) that transmits the rotational power of the engine (4) to the first flywheel (13); and a second power transmission path (32) that transmits the rotational power of the first flywheel (13) to the transmission (16), wherein the first power transmission path (31) and the second power transmission path (32) are mutually independent paths, the first power transmission path (31) is provided with a first clutch (26) that continues or discontinues the transmission of rotational power from the engine (4) to the first flywheel (13), and the second power transmission path (32) is provided with a second clutch (27) that continues or discontinues the transmission of rotational power from the first flywheel (13) to the transmission (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 6/10 - Prime-movers comprising combustion engines and mechanical or fluid energy storing means by means of a chargeable mechanical accumulator, e.g. flywheel
  • F02D 29/00 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto
  • F16D 25/10 - Clutch systems with a plurality of fluid-actuated clutches
  • F16H 33/02 - Rotary transmissions with mechanical accumulators, e.g. weights, springs, intermittently-connected flywheels

31.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023022864
Publication Number 2024/009766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-21
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto Kota
  • Mukai Hisao
  • Kawabata Kazuhiro
  • Kobayashi Atsushi

Abstract

Provided is a work vehicle (1) that can efficiently utilize the rotational power of a flywheel (13) regardless of the rotational speed of the flywheel (13). This work vehicle (1) comprises: an engine (4); a flywheel (13); a first clutch (26) that is provided to a first path connecting the engine (4) and the flywheel (13); a second clutch (27) that is provided to a second path connecting the engine (4) and the flywheel (13); a speed increasing mechanism (20) that is provided to the first path and that increases and transmits the rotational power of the engine (4) to the flywheel (13); and a control device (110) that executes control relating to intermittence of the first clutch (26) and the second clutch (27) in order to switch between a plurality of operation modes, wherein the plurality of operation modes includes a boost mode in which the rotational speed of the flywheel (13) is greater than the rotational speed of the engine (4), the first clutch (26) is disconnected, and the second clutch (27) is connected, and a sticky mode in which the rotational speed of the flywheel (13) is no more than the rotational speed of the engine (4), the first clutch (26) is disconnected, and the second clutch (27) is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 6/10 - Prime-movers comprising combustion engines and mechanical or fluid energy storing means by means of a chargeable mechanical accumulator, e.g. flywheel
  • B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
  • B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
  • B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
  • F16D 48/06 - Control by electric or electronic means, e.g. of fluid pressure

32.

DEODORANT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DEODORANT

      
Application Number JP2023021672
Publication Number 2024/009692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-12
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamata Yosuke
  • Morita Takatoshi
  • Kurata Masato

Abstract

This deodorant is produced using a biomass, as a raw material, derived from a silicicolous plant such as rice husk, rice straw, and wheat straw. The deodorant is obtained by loading the biomass derived from a silicicolous plant into a gasification furnace 10 and subjecting the biomass to a gasification treatment by high temperature steam and air. The deodorant is formed from a composite of 50-100 wt% amorphous silica and 0-50 wt% carbon. Preferably, the surface of the amorphous silica is provided with an acid point via an acid treatment step, or the surface of the amorphous silica is provided with a base point via an alkali treatment step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C01B 33/18 - Preparation of finely divided silica neither in sol nor in gel form; After-treatment thereof
  • C01B 32/00 - Carbon; Compounds thereof
  • B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
  • B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating

33.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023484
Publication Number 2024/009817
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Takaki, Go
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke

Abstract

This work vehicle is provided with a fuel cell, at least one fuel tank containing fuel to be supplied to the fuel cell, a motor connected to the fuel cell, a body on which front wheels and rear wheels are rotatably supported, and a fuel fill port connected to the fuel tank by piping. The fuel fill port is provided in a position higher than the axle of the front wheels.

IPC Classes  ?

34.

CYLINDER HEAD STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2023013793
Publication Number 2024/004308
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-03
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka Tamon
  • Ikai Junya
  • Inoue Kyota
  • Tanaka Atsushi
  • Chuma Kazuyuki

Abstract

Provided is a cylinder head structure that, in serving to improve engine output by strengthening the sealing force between a cylinder block and a cylinder head, enables increasing rigidity in places corresponding to the cylinder-bore intervals, to uncomplicatedly improve the sealing force in the inter-bore corresponding areas located along the upper side between adjacent cylinders. In this cylinder head structure, provided are: right and left insertion walls 24, 24 which are disposed between adjacent cylinders and through which clamp bolts are passed; a head upper wall 25 which joins the upper end portions of the pair of insertion walls 24, 24; and a cylinder head bottom wall 26. A head cooling-water channel 2W is formed by being surrounded by these four walls (insertion walls 24, 24, head upper wall 25, and cylinder head bottom wall 26). Between the pair of insertion walls 24, 24, formed is a vertical wall 27 that, extending left to right and spanning between the head upper wall 25 and the cylinder head bottom wall 26, interrupts the head cooling-water channel 2W. The vertical wall 27 is present in a mid-region between the pair of insertion walls 24, 24.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02F 1/24 - Cylinder heads
  • F02F 1/36 - Cylinder heads having cooling means for liquid cooling

35.

WORK VEHICLE, CONTROL METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023021409
Publication Number 2024/004574
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-08
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kinoshita, Tomohiro
  • Kuroda, Koichi
  • Tamai, Takuya

Abstract

A work vehicle according to an embodiment autonomously travels between a plurality of crop rows. The work vehicle comprises: a steering wheel; a steering device that changes a steering angle of the steering wheel; an external sensor that outputs sensor data indicating a distribution of a planimetric feature around the work vehicle; and a control device that controls autonomous travel of the work vehicle. The control device sets a maximum steering angle of the steering wheel on the basis of a state of at least one of the work vehicle and a surrounding environment of the work vehicle, detects two crop rows existing on both sides of the work vehicle on the basis of the sensor data, and sets an objective route for the work vehicle between the two crop rows. The control device calculates an objective steering angle of the steering wheel aimed at causing the work vehicle to follow the objective route, and, when the calculated objective steering angle is greater than the maximum steering angle, limits a value of the objective steering angle to be the maximum steering angle or less and controls the steering device such that the steering angle of the steering wheel matches the objective steering angle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01D 69/00 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers
  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G06Q 50/02 - Agriculture; Fishing; Mining

36.

WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023021410
Publication Number 2024/004575
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-08
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kuroda, Koichi
  • Kinoshita, Tomohiro
  • Tamai, Takuya

Abstract

The present invention provides a work vehicle comprising: an external world sensor that outputs sensor data indicating a distribution of peripheral ground objects; and a control device. The control device controls automatic travel of the work vehicle in an inter-row travel mode for causing the work vehicle to travel along a target path between two adjacent crop rows detected on the basis of the sensor data, and a turn travel mode for turning the work vehicle in a headland before or after the inter-row travel mode. In the turn travel mode, the control device calculates, on the basis of the sensor data, a positional deviation and an azimuthal deviation of the work vehicle from the target path for the next inter-row travel mode and switches the turn travel mode to the inter-row travel mode when a plurality of conditions are met, the plurality of conditions including a first condition: the positional deviation is less than a first threshold value and a second condition: the azimuthal deviation is less than a second threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

37.

WORK DEVICE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM, AGRICULTURAL MACHINE, AGRICULTURAL WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023021907
Publication Number 2024/004633
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-13
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nishikawa Takeshi

Abstract

A work device diagnosis system (11) is provided with a weight sensor (17) that detects the weight of a work device (2) connected to a traveling body (3) of an agricultural machine (1) traveling in a field (H), and a control device (12) that diagnoses the work device on the basis of a change in the weight of the work device. The work machine has the work device diagnosis system, the traveling body, and a connection device (8) that connects the work device to the traveling body. An agricultural work assistance system (100) includes the work device diagnosis system, the agricultural machine, and a management server (20) on which an externally accessible database (21) has been constructed, the agricultural machine further has a communication device (18) that communicates wirelessly with the management server, the control device transmits a diagnosis result for the work device to the management server via the communication device, and the management server receives the diagnosis result for the work device and stores the result in the database.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 59/06 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements for machines mounted on tractors

38.

ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023022174
Publication Number 2024/004662
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-15
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Nishikawa Takeshi

Abstract

The present invention enables a worker to monitor an agricultural machine (1) easily. This assistance system (S) for an agricultural machine (1) comprises a plurality of sensing devices (61) for sensing the periphery of an agricultural machine (1), and a display device (70) for displaying, as a first image (M1), an image among a plurality of images generated with data sensed by the plurality of sensing devices (61) that shows the area in front of or the area to the rear of the agricultural machine (1), wherein, when the agricultural machine (1) is located in an area (E) related to agricultural work, the display device (70) displays, as a second image (M2) with a higher priority than the first image (M1), a prescribed image among the plurality of images. Furthermore, the area (E) is a region (Ed) in the vicinity of an entrance/exit (D) of a field (G), and when the agricultural machine (1) is located in the vicinity of the entrance/exist (D), the display device (70) displays, as the second image (M2), an image from among the plurality of images that indicates the direction in which the distance between the agricultural machine (1) and the entrance/exit (D) is short.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

39.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023022351
Publication Number 2024/004700
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-16
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishigori Yoichi
  • Horii Hiroshi
  • Sakuraoka Satoru

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a work machine capable of blowing, from an outlet of a duct, air-conditioned air in which cold air and warm air generated by an air-conditioner body are sufficiently mixed. A work machine (1) according to the present invention comprises: a machine body (2); a cabin (5) mounted on the machine body (2); a driver's seat (6) disposed inside the cabin (5); an air-conditioner body (29) for generating air-conditioned air to be supplied into the cabin (5); and a duct structure (50) through which the air-conditioned air supplied from the air-conditioner body (29) is guided. The air-conditioner body (29) mixes cold air and warm air to generate air-conditioned air for cooling and heating purposes. The duct structure (50) has: a first duct (53) that allows the air-conditioned air for cooling purpose to circulate therethrough; a second duct (54) that allows the air-conditioned air for heating purpose to circulate therethrough; a switching box (52) that is connected to the first duct (53) and the second duct (54), and that is capable of switching between a first state, in which the air-conditioned air supplied from the air-conditioner body (29) is circulated through the first duct (53), and a second state, in which said air-conditioned air is circulated through the second duct (54); and a relay duct (51) that connects between the air-conditioner body (29) and the switching box (52) and guides the air-conditioned air generated by the air-conditioner body (29) to the switching box (52).

IPC Classes  ?

40.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023023124
Publication Number 2024/004819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-22
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishigori Yoichi
  • Horii Hiroshi

Abstract

In a work machine (1), a work area can be properly illuminated. A work machine (1) comprises a machine body (2), a travel apparatus (3) provided to the lower part of the machine body (2), a work apparatus (4) provided to the front part of the machine body (2), a driver seat (6) installed in the machine body (2), and a work light (11) that illuminates a work area of the work apparatus (4). The work light (11) includes a front part work light (11a) that illuminates the area ahead of the machine body (2), and the front part work light (11a) is provided in a position on the front part of the machine body (2) and lower than a seat surface (6S) of the driver seat (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/24 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups

41.

RING BODY, PIPE JOINT, AND METHOD FOR JOINING PIPES USING SAID RING BODY

      
Application Number JP2023023298
Publication Number 2024/004851
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Komaru Yuito
  • Tanaka Ryunosuke
  • Oda Keita

Abstract

This ring body 40 includes: an annular ring body 41 that can be inserted between an inner peripheral surface 22a of a socket protrusion 22 and an outer peripheral surface 3a of a spigot 3; and a plurality of gap maintaining parts 42 that can be inserted between a socket sealing surface 21 and the outer peripheral surface 3a of the spigot 3. The plurality of gap maintaining parts 42 are provided to the ring body 41 with prescribed gaps therebetween in the pipe circumferential direction. The plurality of gap maintaining parts 42 are inserted between the socket sealing surface 21 and the outer peripheral surface 3a of the spigot 3, thereby keeping a gap 52 between the socket sealing surface 21 and the outer peripheral surface 3a of the spigot 3 at a prescribed size at which it is possible to push in a seal ring. A retreat space into which a distal end portion of the compressed seal ring can enter is formed at a location closer to a socket opening end than the ring body 41 between one gap maintaining part 42 and another gap maintaining part 42 that are adjacent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
  • F16L 21/02 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings

42.

AGRICULTURAL MACHINE, AGRICULTURAL WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AGRICULTURAL WORK ASSISTANCE METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023023406
Publication Number 2024/004879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Suzukawa Megumi

Abstract

The present invention improves convenience when performing irregular ground work using an agricultural machine. Provided is an agricultural machine (1) comprising: a traveling machine body (21) equipped with a work device (10) that has a plurality of ground work mechanisms (42) that perform ground work; and a control device (3) that acquires work information indicating whether or not the ground work is to be performed in each of a plurality of areas (A) of a field (H), and when the traveling machine body (21) travels in the field (H) and the work device (10) passes through any one of the plurality of areas (A), operates each of the plurality of ground work mechanisms (42) on the basis of the work information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • A01B 59/06 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements for machines mounted on tractors
  • A01C 11/02 - Transplanting machines for seedlings

43.

CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND DELIVERY VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023410
Publication Number 2024/004881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Miki, Jumpei

Abstract

A control system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure controls a harvesting task performed by an agricultural machine that harvests a crop while traveling in a field by autonomous drive, and a delivery vehicle that receives and accumulates the harvested crop discharged from the agricultural machine while traveling alongside the agricultural machine by autonomous drive. The control system comprises: a first control device that controls a discharge operation of the harvested crop by the agricultural machine; and a second control device that controls an operation of the delivery vehicle and drives the delivery vehicle autonomously. When the agricultural machine revolves, the second control device carries out control of increasing a distance between the agricultural machine and the delivery vehicle as compared to when the agricultural machine travels while harvesting the crop.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

44.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, ENERGY ASSISTANCE METHOD FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

      
Application Number JP2023023440
Publication Number 2024/004888
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-24
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kinugawa Ryosuke
  • Ikeda Ryo
  • Miura Keisuke
  • Ishihara Kenji

Abstract

The present invention allows agricultural machinery to continue agricultural work smoothly in the field. This energy assistance system for agricultural machinery that has a detachable package body filled with energy and that is driven by the energy filled in the package body comprises a management device that calculates the energy to be consumed by the agricultural machinery when the agricultural machinery performs agricultural work, and calculates, on the basis of the energy consumption, the number of package bodies required to cover the energy consumption.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
  • B62D 49/00 - Tractors
  • G06Q 50/02 - Agriculture; Fishing; Mining

45.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023485
Publication Number 2024/004907
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Go
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke

Abstract

This work vehicle comprises: a fuel cell module which includes a fuel cell stack and a cooling fluid pump; at least one fuel tank that stores fuel to be supplied to the fuel cell stack; a motor connected to the fuel cell module; a vehicle body that supports the fuel cell module, the fuel tank, and the motor, the vehicle body rotatably supporting a front wheel and a rear wheel; and a cooling system through which the cooling fluid is circulated by the cooling fluid pump. The cooling system comprises a first radiator device which is disposed on one side of the fuel cell module, and a second radiator device which is disposed on the other side of the fuel cell module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B60K 15/063 - Arrangement of tanks
  • B60K 15/07 - Mounting of tanks of gas tanks

46.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023491
Publication Number 2024/004913
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Go
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke
  • Ohnishi, Teppei
  • Morita, Atsushi
  • Kazama, Isamu
  • Matsui, Kenshiro
  • Ishihara, Kenji

Abstract

This work vehicle comprises: an operator seat; a fuel battery; at least one fuel tank that contains fuel to be supplied to the fuel battery; a motor connected to the fuel battery; a vehicle body that supports the operator seat, the fuel battery and the motor; a fixed frame that is fixed to the vehicle body across the operator seat and supports the fuel tank; and a front housing that covers the fuel battery and can be opened/closed. The fixed frame is shaped so as not to interfere with the front housing when the position or orientation of the front housing changes from the closed state to the open state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 8/00 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units not provided for in one of main groups
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
  • B60L 50/71 - Arrangement of fuel cells within vehicles specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 50/75 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using propulsion power supplied by both fuel cells and batteries
  • B62D 25/10 - Bonnets or lids

47.

AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR

      
Application Number JP2023023492
Publication Number 2024/004914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Go
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke
  • Ohnishi, Teppei
  • Morita, Atsushi
  • Kazama, Isamu
  • Matsui, Kenshiro
  • Ishihara, Kenji

Abstract

This agricultural tractor comprises a vehicle body and a front housing supported by the vehicle body. The front housing includes a fixed housing portion that is fixed to the vehicle body, and a movable housing portion that is supported by the vehicle body or the fixed housing portion so as to be able to be opened and closed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 51/02 - Undercarriages specially adapted for mounting-on various kinds of agricultural tools or apparatus propelled by a motor
  • B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
  • B62D 25/10 - Bonnets or lids
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

48.

AGRICULTURAL WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023493
Publication Number 2024/004915
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Go
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke
  • Ohnishi, Teppei
  • Morita, Atsushi
  • Kazama, Isamu
  • Matsui, Kenshiro
  • Ishihara, Kenji

Abstract

This agricultural work vehicle comprises: a fuel-cell power generation system; a first voltage conversion circuit that converts a voltage output from the fuel-cell power generation system into a first voltage, and outputs the first voltage; and a second voltage conversion circuit that converts the voltage output from the fuel-cell power generation system into a second voltage higher than the first voltage, and outputs the second voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/70 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by fuel cells
  • A01B 71/02 - Setting or adjusting mechanisms
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 58/33 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by cooling
  • B60L 58/34 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells for controlling the temperature of fuel cells, e.g. by controlling the electric load by heating
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes

49.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023494
Publication Number 2024/004916
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Go
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke
  • Ohnishi, Teppei
  • Morita, Atsushi
  • Kazama, Isamu
  • Matsui, Kenshiro
  • Ishihara, Kenji

Abstract

This work vehicle is equipped with: a fuel cell power generation system; an inverter device connected to the fuel cell power generation system; a motor connected to the inverter device; and a vehicle chassis which supports the fuel cell power generation system, the inverter device, and the motor, and rotatably supports left and right front wheels and left and right rear wheels. The vehicle chassis has a transmission case which houses a transmission for transmitting drive force from the motor to the rear wheels. The inverter device is positioned to the side of the transmission case.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • A01B 71/02 - Setting or adjusting mechanisms
  • B60L 9/18 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle using ac induction motors fed from dc supply lines
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 50/71 - Arrangement of fuel cells within vehicles specially adapted for electric vehicles

50.

OIL PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023012382
Publication Number 2024/004300
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oyanagi Ryosuke
  • Nishikawa Seimei
  • Nagatomi Yuichi
  • Suga Hiroki

Abstract

The present invention provides an oil pressure control device in which a neutral position, a first function position, and a second function position are arranged in the order listed, wherein an action corresponding to the second function position can be performed without causing an action corresponding to the first function position to be performed from the neutral position. The oil pressure control device is provided with an electromagnetic proportional valve PV used for a switching action of a switching control valve (26, 32), a control unit that controls the functioning of the electromagnetic proportional valve PV on the basis of an operation command for an operating tool, and a mode-switching means capable of switching a control mode. The operating tool can be operated to one side area, a neutral area, and another side area. When the operating tool is operated to the other side area in the first mode, the control unit supplies an electric current value corresponding to an other-side first function position (Ph, Dw) to the electromagnetic proportional valve PV, and when the operating tool is operated to the other side area in the second mode, the control unit supplies an electric current value corresponding to an other-side second function position (Pd, Fr) to the electromagnetic proportional valve PV.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 11/08 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with only one servomotor
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices

51.

WATER-COOLED ENGINE

      
Application Number JP2023013794
Publication Number 2024/004309
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-03
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Tanaka Tamon

Abstract

Provided is a water-cooled engine in which cooling performance of a rear end-side head portion 17a is improved. This water-cooled engine is provided with a plurality of water floating ports 18 that are opened on the peripheral side of respective cylinders 16 between a cylinder jacket 2a and a head jacket 2b. Engine cooling water 9 floats up from the cylinder jacket 2a through the plurality of water floating ports 18 to the head jacket 2b. The head jacket 2b is provided with a rear end-side jacket portion 2ba that a rear end-side water floating port 18a faces, the rear end-side water floating port 18a being one of the plurality of water floating ports 18 which is at a rear end-side head portion 17a of the cylinder head 17. The water-cooled engine is provided with a water-cooled oil cooler 19, a cooler feeding pipe 20 extending from the head jacket 2b to the oil cooler 19, and a cooler drainage pipe 21 extending from the oil cooler 19 to a water pump 8. The cooler feeding pipe 20 is led out from the rear end-side jacket portion 2ba.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01P 3/02 - Arrangements for cooling cylinders or cylinder heads
  • F01P 11/08 - Arrangements of lubricant coolers
  • F02F 1/36 - Cylinder heads having cooling means for liquid cooling

52.

TRAVEL CONTROL SYSTEM, TRAVEL CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023019522
Publication Number 2024/004463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-25
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Murata, Yusuke

Abstract

A travel control system according to an embodiment of the present invention controls automatic operation of an agricultural machine. The travel control system comprises a sensor that is provided on the agricultural machine to sense the surrounding environment of the agricultural machine and output sensor data, and a control device that controls travel of the agricultural machine. When the agricultural machine turns left or right to enter a passage, the control device performs control of causing the agricultural machine to travel along a target path enabling sensing of both sides of the passage in the width direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

53.

WORK VEHICLE, CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023019973
Publication Number 2024/004486
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-29
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Murata, Yusuke

Abstract

This work vehicle performs autonomous driving, and is provided with: one or more sensors that sense the environment around the work vehicle and output sensor data; a control device that controls the autonomous driving of the work vehicle on the basis of the sensor data; and a coupling device for coupling an implement. When the work vehicle performs autonomous driving with the implement coupled thereto, the control device: detects and classifies an object on the basis of the sensor data; determines a first degree of impact, which is the magnitude of impact when the object contacts the work vehicle, and a second degree of impact, which is the magnitude of impact when the object contacts the implement, according to the classification result of the object; and performs either an operation for avoiding the contact with the object or an operation for continuing the autonomous driving without performing the operation for avoiding, according to at least one of the first degree of impact and the second degree of impact.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track

54.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023021271
Publication Number 2024/004559
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-07
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kinugawa Ryosuke
  • Ikeda Ryo
  • Miura Keisuke
  • Ishihara Kenji

Abstract

Provided is a work machine to which the greatest number possible of storage devices for storing an energy source can be mounted in a suitable manner, thereby making it possible to reduce stops in travel and work relating to charging. The present invention comprises a traveling vehicle 2 which is a first moving body, a work device 3 which is a second moving body connected to the first moving body, and a sub-battery 12S which is mounted to the second moving body and stores an energy source for driving the traveling vehicle 2. In this way, the sub-battery 12S is not mounted to the traveling vehicle 2 side and is instead mounted to the work vehicle 3. As a result, there is no need to newly provide a configuration for mounting the sub-battery 12S to the traveling vehicle 2 side, and batteries can be mounted easily. When a main battery 12M is provided to the traveling vehicle 2, it is possible to continue travel and work in accordance with the capacity of the sub-battery 12S without stopping travel or work because charging of the main battery 12M is performed when the amount of power remaining therein has decreased.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • A01B 61/02 - Devices for, or parts of, agricultural machines or implements for preventing overstrain of the coupling devices between tractor and machine

55.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023021272
Publication Number 2024/004560
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-07
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kinugawa Ryosuke
  • Ikeda Ryo
  • Miura Keisuke
  • Ishihara Kenji

Abstract

Provided is a work machine capable of minimizing deterioration in work efficiency. A work machine 100 comprises: a tractor 1; a battery 6 that stores an energy source for driving the tractor 1; a work apparatus 2 that is provided to the tractor 1 and that carriers out work by using materials; a route generation unit 51B that generates a scheduled traveling route L1 for the tractor 1 for a work area A2 in which the work is to be carried out by the work apparatus 2 using the materials; an area setting unit 51D that sets, outside the work area A2, a replenishment area A5 in which materials are replenished and the battery 6 is replaced; and a position setting unit 51G that sets, in the replenishment area A5 set by the area setting unit 51D, a first replenishing position PH1 which is a material replenishing position and a second replenishing position PH2 which is a position for replacing the battery 6. Accordingly, the work machine 100 can reach the first and second replenishing positions PH1, PH2 before exhausting the materials and the battery 6, and can replenish materials at the first position PH1 and replace the battery 6 at the second replenishing position PH2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track

56.

MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023021273
Publication Number 2024/004561
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-07
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kinugawa Ryosuke
  • Ikeda Ryo
  • Miura Keisuke
  • Ishhara Kenji

Abstract

Provided is a monitoring system that can easily monitor storage devices that store energy sources for driving work machines. This monitoring system is provided with a monitoring device 100 that is provided with: a battery 6 that stores an energy source for driving a work machine 101; an area setting unit 110 that sets an area 150b for the battery 6; and a first monitoring unit 112 that monitors the battery 6 by carrying out a notification of the battery 6 or a restriction of the battery 6 if the battery 6 is not located in the set area 150B. Through this feature, the notification or restriction is made if the battery 6 is not located inside the area 150B established for the battery 6. Accordingly, the battery 6 can be monitored.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
  • B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
  • B62D 49/00 - Tractors
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06Q 50/02 - Agriculture; Fishing; Mining

57.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023021274
Publication Number 2024/004562
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-07
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kinugawa Ryosuke
  • Ikeda Ryo
  • Miura Keisuke
  • Ishihara Kenji

Abstract

Provided is a work machine with which a storage device for storing an energy source can be replaced and deterioration of work efficiency can be minimized. This work machine 1 comprises a storage device for storing an energy source and is driven by the energy source. The storage device includes a main battery 12M (first storage device) provided to the work machine 1 and a sub battery 12S (second storage device) provided to a different position than the main battery 12M of the work machine 1. Among these batteries, the sub battery 12S can be attached to and detached from the work machine 1. Therefore, a storage device for storing an energy source can be replaced and deterioration of work efficiency can be minimized.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • A01B 59/06 - Devices specially adapted for connection between animals or tractors and agricultural machines or implements for machines mounted on tractors

58.

LEVER DEVICE AND WORK MACHINE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number JP2023022352
Publication Number 2024/004701
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-16
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Hatta Kazuyuki

Abstract

The present invention minimizes rattling that occurs when a lever (31) is operated while another lever (31) is in a depressed position. This lever device (22) comprises: a base (25); a movable body (26) that is pivotally supported on the base (25) so as to be capable of turning about a first horizontal axis (27); a lever (31) that is supported on the movable body (26) and is capable of swinging between a depressed position and a lifted position; a cam body (33) that has a cam groove (34), the cam body (33) being pivotally supported on the movable body (26) so as to be capable of turning about a second horizontal axis, and turning about the second horizontal axis in accordance with with the swinging of the lever (31); and a guide member (36) that is attached to the base (25), is inserted into the cam groove (34), and changes position relative to the cam groove (34) in association with the swinging of the lever (31). The guide member (36) includes a first guide member (36A) and a second guide member (36B), and the cam groove (34) has a first groove part (34a) in which the first guide member (36A) is positioned when the lever (31) is in the depressed position and a second groove part (34b) in which the second guide member (36B) is positioned.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices

59.

TRAVEL ROUTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023022958
Publication Number 2024/004782
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-21
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Asada Ryo
  • Yoshida Osamu

Abstract

A travel route management system, which is for an agricultural vehicle automatically traveling and operating in a field where crops E are planted in rows, is equipped with: an acquisition unit for acquiring three-dimensional position information of an object around the agricultural vehicle when the agricultural vehicle is traveling and operating along a direction that intersects with the rows; a crop position calculation unit that calculates the planar position information of the crop E located at an edge of a row on the basis of the height information among the three-dimensional position information; and a route generation unit that generates a target travel route LI for the agricultural vehicle in an unworked area CA in the field on the basis of the planar position information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track

60.

MACHINE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023022970
Publication Number 2024/004785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-21
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Asada Ryo
  • Yoshida Osamu

Abstract

The present invention provides a machine body control system for an agricultural vehicle 1 that automatedly travels while performing work in a field where crops E are planted, the machine body control system comprising an acquisition unit that acquires three-dimensional position information pertaining to an object in front of the agricultural vehicle 1 when the agricultural vehicle 1 is traveling while performing work, a crop height calculation unit that calculates crop height information indicating the height of the crops E in the field on the basis of height information in the three-dimensional position information, and a machine body control unit that controls the body of the agricultural vehicle 1 on the basis of the crop height information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track

61.

CABIN AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023023123
Publication Number 2024/004818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-22
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishigori Yoichi
  • Horii Hiroshi

Abstract

A cabin (5) is provided in a work machine (1). A cabin front window section can be completely opened while a decrease in head clearance within the cabin is suppressed. The cabin is provided in a work machine and comprises: a protective frame (30) erected on the periphery of an operating seat (6) provided in the work machine; a roof (35) disposed in an upper section of the protective frame; and a front window (42) disposed in a front section of the protective frame. The front window is configured so as to be divided into vertical halves, namely: an upper window section (51) that is linked to a window frame (31) in the front section of the protective frame so as to be movable toward a lower surface of the roof; and a lower window section (52) that is detachably linked to the window frame. The window frame comprises: a lower window stay (39A) that engages with and supports a lower edge (52b) of the lower window section, and a lock receiver (39B) that retains a side edge (52c) of the lower window section in a closed position. The lower window section comprises a lock (55) that fits together with the lock receiver when the side edge is overlaid on the window frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver
  • B60J 1/00 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor

62.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023481
Publication Number 2024/004904
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Go
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke

Abstract

A work vehicle according to the present invention comprises: a driver's seat; a fuel cell; at least one fuel tank for containing a fuel to be supplied to the fuel cell; a motor connected to the fuel cell; a vehicle body which supports the driver's seat, the fuel cell, and the motor; and a fixed frame which is fixed to the vehicle body across the driver's seat and supports the fuel tank.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023482
Publication Number 2024/004905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Takaki, Go
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke

Abstract

This work vehicle comprises: a fuel cell; at least one fuel tank for containing a fuel to be supplied to the fuel cell; a motor connected to the fuel cell; a vehicle body which supports the fuel cell, the fuel tank, and the motor and rotatably supports front wheels and rear wheels; at least one accommodating body which accommodates the fuel cell and the fuel tank; and at least one fuel gas sensor provided inside the accommodating body.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023483
Publication Number 2024/004906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Go
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke
  • Ohnishi, Teppei
  • Morita, Atsushi
  • Kazama, Isamu
  • Matsui, Kenshiro
  • Ishihara, Kenji

Abstract

A work vehicle according to the present invention comprises a fuel cell and a fuel tank module. The fuel tank module comprises: a plurality of fuel tanks containing fuel supplied to the fuel cell; a valve system connected to the plurality of fuel tanks; and a tank case accommodating the plurality of fuel tanks and the valve system. The plurality of fuel tanks includes a first fuel tank having a first length in a first direction, and a second fuel tank having a second length in the first direction, the second length being shorter than the first length. The first fuel tank and the second fuel tank are arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and at least a portion of the valve system is arranged, inside the tank case, in a space formed between the second fuel tank and the tank case.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/07 - Mounting of tanks of gas tanks
  • B60K 8/00 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units not provided for in one of main groups
  • B60K 15/063 - Arrangement of tanks

65.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023486
Publication Number 2024/004908
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Go
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Hayashi, Yosuke

Abstract

A work vehicle according to the present invention comprises: a fuel cell module that has a fuel cell stack; at least one fuel tank that stores fuel to be supplied to the fuel cell stack; a motor that is connected to the fuel cell module; a vehicle body that supports the fuel cell module, the fuel tank, and the motor and that rotatably supports left and right front wheels and left and right rear wheels; and an electrical circuit module that is stored in a housing and that is electrically connected to the fuel cell module and to the motor. The electrical circuit module is fixed to the left side of the vehicle body sandwiched between the left front wheel and the left rear wheel or to the right side of the vehicle body sandwiched between the right front wheel and the right rear wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 8/00 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units not provided for in one of main groups
  • A01B 71/02 - Setting or adjusting mechanisms
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds

66.

WORK VEHICLE, AND CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023487
Publication Number 2024/004909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Hayashi, Yosuke
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Takaki, Go
  • Amitani, Kodai

Abstract

This work vehicle comprises: a fuel cell module which has a fuel cell stack; at least one fuel tank which accommodates fuel to be supplied to the fuel cell stack; a motor which is connected to the fuel cell module; a power take-off shaft which is driven by the motor and to which an implement is connected; and a control device. The control device can be operated in a plurality of control modes. The plurality of control modes include a normal mode and an output limit mode in which an upper limit value of power supplied to the motor from the fuel cell module is smaller than that in the normal mode. The control device changes the upper limit value of the power supplied to the motor in the output limit mode according to the type of the implement connected to the power take-off shaft and/or the type of work executed by the implement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/75 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using propulsion power supplied by both fuel cells and batteries
  • A01B 71/02 - Setting or adjusting mechanisms
  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 9/18 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle using ac induction motors fed from dc supply lines
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60L 58/40 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for controlling a combination of batteries and fuel cells
  • H01M 8/00 - Fuel cells; Manufacture thereof
  • H01M 8/04313 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by the detection or assessment of failure or abnormal function
  • H01M 8/0432 - Temperature; Ambient temperature
  • H01M 8/04537 - Electric variables
  • H01M 8/04694 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by variables to be controlled
  • H01M 8/04858 - Electric variables
  • H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes

67.

WORK VEHICLE, WORK VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023023488
Publication Number 2024/004910
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Yosuke
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Takaki, Go

Abstract

This work vehicle comprises: a fuel cell module having a fuel cell stack; at least one fuel tank that accommodates fuel to be supplied to the fuel cell stack; a motor connected to the fuel cell module; a travel device driven by the motor; a power take-off shaft driven by the motor and to which an implement connects; and a control device. The control device, in response to an operation stop command, stops the supply of the fuel or oxide gas to the fuel cell module, and subsequently rotates the motor in a state in which power transmission from the motor to the travel device is stopped so as to discharge residual charge in a circuit group connected to the motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/70 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by fuel cells
  • B60L 58/30 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells
  • H01M 8/00 - Fuel cells; Manufacture thereof
  • H01M 8/04303 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems applied during specific periods applied during shut-down
  • H01M 8/04858 - Electric variables
  • H01M 8/04955 - Shut-off or shut-down of fuel cells

68.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023489
Publication Number 2024/004911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Yosuke
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Takaki, Go

Abstract

This work vehicle comprises a fuel cell module that has a fuel cell stack, a motor that is connected to the fuel cell module, a travel device that is driven by the motor, a control device that controls the motor, and a positioning system. In accordance with whether or not the location of the work vehicle as identified by the positioning system is within a field, the control device changes the manner in which the motor is stopped when a travel stop command is issued while the motor is being driven and sets a time from when a travel stop command is issued until the motor stops in a case where the work vehicle is located within the field so as to be shorter than a time from when a travel stop command is issued until the motor stops in a case where the work vehicle is located outside the field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

69.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023023490
Publication Number 2024/004912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-26
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Amitani, Kodai
  • Iwami, Kenichi
  • Sakano, Tomoyoshi
  • Takaki, Go
  • Minamide, Yuki
  • Takaki, Takahiro
  • Hayashi, Yosuke

Abstract

This work vehicle comprises: a fuel cell module having a fuel cell stack; at least one fuel tank that accommodates fuel to be supplied to the fuel cell stack; a sensor that measures the remaining amount of fuel inside the fuel tank; a motor connecting to the fuel cell module; a power take-off shaft that is driven by the motor and to which an implement connects; a display device; and a processing device that estimates at least one among a distance, area, and time that travel associated with work is possible on the basis of the measured remaining amount of fuel, the type of implement connected to the power take-off shaft, and/or the type of work executed by the implement, the processing device causing the display device to display the estimation result.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/75 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using propulsion power supplied by both fuel cells and batteries
  • A01B 71/02 - Setting or adjusting mechanisms
  • B60L 58/30 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling fuel cells

70.

CYLINDER COVER, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023023886
Publication Number 2024/005040
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-28
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Hatta Kazuyuki

Abstract

Provided are a cylinder cover (25), a hydraulic cylinder (24), and a work machine (1) that can operate smoothly. The cylinder cover (25) comprises: a cover body (33) of which a first edge side is attached to the tip-end side of a cylinder rod (32), and which moves together with the cylinder rod (32) as the hydraulic cylinder (24) extends and contracts; and a guide part (25E) that supports the cover body (33) slidably along the extending direction of the cylinder rod (32). The guide part (25E) comprises a guide plate (34) provided on the outer circumferential part of a cylinder tube (31) of the hydraulic cylinder (24) and extending in an outer circumferential tangential direction of a cross section perpendicular to the extending direction of the cylinder tube (31), and a pair of end parts (35) provided on opposite edge parts (41) of the guide plate (34) in the tangential direction. The cover body (33) has a first portion (37a) facing a first side surface (42) that is a surface of the end parts (35) opposite to the cylinder tube (31), a second portion (37b) facing an edge surface (45) of the end parts (35) in the tangential direction, and a third portion (37c) facing a second side surface (43) that is a surface of the end parts (35) adjacent to the cylinder tube (31). The end parts (35) have, at the edge surface (45), a first convex surface part (51) bent to be convex to the second portion (37b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups

71.

PIPE JOINT

      
Application Number JP2023023906
Publication Number 2024/005046
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-28
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Komaru Yuito
  • Tanaka Ryunosuke
  • Oda Keita

Abstract

A pipe joint 1 comprises: a spigot end 3 formed on a first pipe 2; a socket 5 formed on a second pipe 4; a lock ring groove 7 formed on an inner circumference of the socket 5; a lock ring 8 accommodated in the lock ring accommodation groove 7; and a spigot end engagement portion 10 formed on an outer circumference of the spigot end 3. The spigot end engagement portion 10 is caught on the lock ring 8 in a state in which the spigot end 3 is inserted in the socket 5, thereby preventing the spigot end 3 from coming off from the socket 5. The socket 5 has, on the inner circumference, an inner tapered surface 30 expanding radially from an inner end of the socket 5 toward an opening end of the socket 5, and a bending angle limiting portion 34 projecting inward in a pipe radial direction from the inner circumference of the socket 5. The inner tapered surface 30 is formed between the lock ring accommodation groove 7 and an inner end portion 26 of the socket 5. The bending angle limiting portion 34 prevents the first pipe 2 from bending with respect to the second pipe 4 beyond an allowable angle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 21/04 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings in which sealing rings are compressed by axially-movable members
  • F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means

72.

TRAVEL CONTROL SYSTEM, AGRICULTURAL MACHINE AND TRAVEL CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023022145
Publication Number 2023/248909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-14
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Komaru, Keigo
  • Nishiyama, Takashi
  • Watanabe, Yoshihiro
  • Sakuta, Ken

Abstract

A travel control system, which is for an agricultural machine operating automatically while sensing the surrounding environment, comprises: a storage unit that stores a traveling history including the past traveling conditions of the agricultural machine and the position data of a candidate obstacle detected during traveling; and a processing unit that allows the agricultural machine to execute an avoidance operation to avoid the obstacle on the basis of sensor data obtained by sensing the surrounding environment and the traveling history.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

73.

HYBRID SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023006219
Publication Number 2023/248531
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-21
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yasuo
  • Koyama, Kazuaki
  • Horita, Tatsuhiko
  • Nagamori, Yuko
  • Kimura, Ryota

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a hybrid system which is capable of detecting and storing the temperature at the time of storage of a battery that supplies electric power to a motor, while also reducing electric power consumption of a battery that supplies electric power to an ECU. [Solution] A hybrid system 10 is mounted on an industrial machine and comprises: a motor 2; a battery 50 that supplies electric power to the motor 2; and a control unit 150 that has a storage unit 151 and that executes control for detecting the temperature of the battery 50 at the time when an ignition switch of the industrial machine is turned on and for storing, in the storage unit 151, the temperature at the time of the detection as the temperature at the time of storage of the industrial machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • H02J 7/10 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices using semiconductor devices only

74.

BATTERY PACK

      
Application Number JP2023006220
Publication Number 2023/248532
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-21
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yasuo
  • Koyama, Kazuaki
  • Horita, Tatsuhiko
  • Nagamori, Yuko
  • Kimura, Ryota

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a battery pack capable of diagnosing, by itself, deterioration of a battery. [Solution] A battery pack 40 is provided with: a battery 50 for supplying electrical power to a motor 2 of a hybrid system 10; a resistor 45 electrically connected to the battery 50 via an electrical circuit; a switch 46 that is provided on an electrical circuit 174 between the battery 50 and the resistor 45 and that performs opening and closing of the electrical circuit 174 between the battery 50 and the resistor 45; and a control unit 85 that performs control for closing the switch 46 according to an input signal 86 and that diagnoses the degree of deterioration of the battery 50 on the basis of fluctuations in the voltage of the battery 50 when an electrical current flows from the battery 50 towards the resistor 45.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
  • G01R 31/388 - Determining ampere-hour charge capacity or SoC involving voltage measurements
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

75.

WORK ASSISTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023021922
Publication Number 2023/248873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-13
Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Ishizaki Takashi

Abstract

Provided is a work assisting system that is capable of enhancing the user-friendliness regarding the operation of a work machine (1). The present invention provides a work assisting system that assists in setting work of a work machine (1), the work assisting system including: an authentication unit (44) that authenticates a user who operates the work machine (1); a storage device (47a) that stores, in advance, correspondence data in which user information, a user language, and setting information of the work machine (1) set by the user are associated with each other; and a setting unit (55) that acquires, from the storage device (47a), the user language and the setting information of the work machine (1) corresponding to information of the user authenticated by the authentication unit (44) and that sets the acquired information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 50/02 - Agriculture; Fishing; Mining
  • B60R 25/23 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using manual input of alphanumerical codes
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling

76.

PIPELINE GROUPING DEVICE, PIPELINE GROUPING METHOD, AND PIPELINE GROUPING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023015289
Publication Number 2023/243211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-17
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ochi Takatoshi
  • Okumura Yuta

Abstract

This pipeline grouping device includes: a pipeline information storage unit that stores pipeline information in which pipeline identification information individually identifying each pipeline and pipeline attribute information including location information for each pipeline are associated; a base point setting unit that, on the basis of the pipeline information, sets a grouping base point in one of a plurality of pipelines to be grouped; a polygon generation unit that repeats a process of generating a polygon that has a prescribed shape and encompasses the one pipeline including the base point and a candidate pipeline that is located near the base point, until a prescribed condition that was set in advance is met, and groups each pipeline that was encompassed by a polygon into the same group; and a grouping control unit that subjects a pipe network to grouping into a plurality of groups, by repeating the grouping process of the polygon generation unit until all of the pipelines that make up the pipe network are grouped.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03B 1/00 - Methods or layout of installations for water supply
  • G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply

77.

VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEM AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023019734
Publication Number 2023/243369
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Takafumi
  • Matsuzaki, Yushi
  • Tokieda, Yoshiki

Abstract

This video display system comprises: an imaging device that is attached to a work vehicle to which a work machine is connected, and generates time series image data by capturing images in the advancement direction of the work vehicle; a screen; and a control device that causes a video based on the time series image data to be displayed on the screen. When the work machine is connected to the work vehicle on the side opposite the advancement direction of the work vehicle, the control device causes a composite video, in which the course of the work machine is superimposed over the video, to be displayed on the screen.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

78.

WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023021173
Publication Number 2023/243514
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-07
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tamai, Takuya
  • Kinoshita, Tomohiro
  • Kuroda, Koichi

Abstract

This work vehicle autonomously travels between multiple crop rows. The work vehicle is provided with: an external sensor for outputting sensor data showing a distribution of terrestrial objects around the work vehicle; and a control device for controlling the autonomous traveling of the work vehicle. The control device detects two crop rows present on both sides of the work vehicle on the basis of the sensor data and causes the work vehicle to autonomously travel along a passage between the two crop rows. When an end of at least the crop row, from among the two crop rows, that is located on the side corresponding to a turning direction is detected on the basis of the sensor data while traveling, the control device sets a ground-fixed coordinate system for making a turn and a target point of the turning. The control device controls the turn toward the target point on the basis of the coordinate system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
  • G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

79.

AGRICULTURAL FIELD WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023021726
Publication Number 2023/243597
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-12
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tambo Toru
  • Kubota Yuki
  • Takeoka Susumu
  • Kawanishi Daisuke
  • Tsuji Toshiya

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a traveling machine body that has a steered wheel 5A, a steering mechanism 3 capable of steering the steered wheel 5A, and a steering drive device 31 capable of driving the operation of the steering mechanism 3; a route setting unit 13 that sets a target route GL; a first steering control unit 11 that can be changed between an automatic control state for controlling driving by the steering drive device 31 so as to achieve travel along the target route GL and a non-control state for not controlling driving by the steering drive device 31; and a second steering control unit 12 that, when the first steering control unit 11 is in the automatic control state, is capable of controlling driving by the steering drive device 31 separately from the first steering control unit 11 while maintaining the automatic control state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track

80.

ROUTE GENERATION SYSTEM AND ROUTE GENERATION METHOD FOR AUTOMATED TRAVEL OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023019921
Publication Number 2023/238724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-29
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Komaru, Keigo
  • Tambo, Toru
  • Nishiyama, Takashi
  • Watanabe, Yoshihiro
  • Ishizaki, Takashi
  • Sakuta, Ken
  • Suzukawa, Megumi
  • Morimoto, Wataru
  • Ishihara, Kenji

Abstract

A route generation system, which is for automated travel of agricultural machine, is provided with a processing device that generates an automated travel route for the agricultural machine. The processing device acquires data indicating a travel trajectory from a vehicle that travels manually while recording the travel trajectory on a route on which the agricultural machine is scheduled to automatedly travel, removes from the travel trajectory a trajectory related to an avoidance action performed to avoid an oncoming vehicle, and generates an automated travel route for the agricultural machine on the basis of the travel trajectory from which the trajectory related to the avoidance action has been removed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

81.

AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023020863
Publication Number 2023/238827
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-05
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Edo, Shunsuke
  • Miyashita, Shunsuke

Abstract

An agricultural management system according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a server which acquires implement information concerning multiple types of implements from multiple users and stores the acquired implement information; and a processing device which sets the extent of a precaution region around the implements connected to a work vehicle. The processing device acquires identification information that identifies a first implement, acquires implement information corresponding to said identification information from the server, and sets the extent of the precaution region on the basis of the acquired implement information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 63/02 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors
  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

82.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023007106
Publication Number 2023/238454
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-27
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishikubo Takuya
  • Mitani Toshiki
  • Kawanishi Daisuke
  • Sakamoto Ryosuke
  • Tokuyasu Yoichi

Abstract

Provided is a work vehicle in which a position of a position detecting device can easily be changed. A position detecting device 100 capable of detecting a position of a vehicle body comprises: a support frame 300 which supports the position detecting device 100 and which is disposed so as to span between left and right pillars 12 of a cabin 10; and linking portions (first linking portion 400, second linking portion 500) for rotatably linking the support frame 300 to each of the left and right pillars 12.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
  • B62D 49/00 - Tractors

83.

MATERIAL SUPPLY SYSTEM AND MATERIAL SUPPLY METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023019919
Publication Number 2023/234254
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-29
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Tamatani, Kenji

Abstract

This material supply system is for supplying, to a transport vehicle, an agricultural material to be consumed by an agricultural machine during agricultural work. The material supply system comprises an arithmetic device that determines a start timing for transport by the transport vehicle to a delivery site on the basis of the agricultural material consumption state of the agricultural machine during agricultural work in a farm field, the position of the storage site of the agricultural material, and the position of the delivery site of the agricultural material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 50/02 - Agriculture; Fishing; Mining
  • A01B 51/00 - Undercarriages specially adapted for mounting-on various kinds of agricultural tools or apparatus
  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

84.

SENSING SYSTEM, AGRICULTURAL MACHINE, AND SENSING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019920
Publication Number 2023/234255
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-29
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Chabata, Akira

Abstract

This sensing system comprises a first ranging sensor mounted on a work vehicle, a second ranging sensor mounted on an implement connected to the work vehicle, a marker member located within the sensing range of the first ranging sensor, and a processing device. The processing device estimates relative position and posture of the second ranging sensor with respect to the first ranging sensor on the basis of first sensor data generated by the first ranging sensor sensing an area including the marker member, and outputs data indicating the estimated position and posture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

85.

DISPLAY SYSTEM AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023018796
Publication Number 2023/234076
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-19
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Tamatani, Kenji

Abstract

A display system is installed in a work vehicle provided with a vibration sensor. The display system is provided with a screen and a control device that controls the display of an image on the screen, generates an image including an input interface for a user to perform an input operation, and causes the screen to display the image. The control device changes the position of the display of the input interface on the screen on the basis of vibrations of the work vehicle detected by a vibration sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

86.

ORGANIC WASTE TREATMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2022020967
Publication Number 2023/223549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-20
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka Tsunehisa
  • Murai Kazuma

Abstract

An organic waste treatment method in which organic waste including solids is charged, as a substrate, into a fermentation tank and subjected to an anaerobic fermentation treatment, wherein: the method includes a first step for measuring the solids concentration of a charged substrate being charged into the fermentation tank, a second step for setting a dilution rate of the charged substrate such that the in-tank solids concentration subjected to the anaerobic fermentation treatment in the fermentation tank reaches a prescribed target value, and a third step for diluting the charged substrate so as to reach the dilution rate; and the dilution rate is set on the basis of the mathematical formulas (in-tank solids concentration) = ((solids concentration of charged substrate) × (1 − (dissolution rate of charged substrate))) and (dilution rate) = ((in-tank solids concentration) ÷ (target value of in-tank solids concentration)).

IPC Classes  ?

87.

MOUNTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING INFORMATION ACQUISITION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023015460
Publication Number 2023/223749
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-18
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morimura Masaru
  • Nishino Maiko

Abstract

Provided are: a mounting device that makes it possible to easily mount an information acquisition device at an arbitrarily defined place on piping; and a method for mounting the information acquisition device. This mounting device is for mounting, by forming a through-bore 2a in an outer circumferential surface of piping (water pipe 2) by means of a boring machine 70, an information acquisition device 80 that acquires information about the inside of the piping (water pipe 2) via the through-bore 2a. The mounting device comprises: a piping mounting part 10 that is mounted to the piping (water pipe 2) and that has an opening 11b which is connected to the through-bore 2a; a valve part 30 which is mounted so as to be connected to the opening 11b; a valve connection part (lower valve connection part 20) which connects between the opening 11b and the valve part 30; and a mounting part 50 to which the boring machine 70 or the information acquisition device 80 can be mounted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 41/06 - Tapping pipe walls, i.e. making connections through the walls of pipes while they are carrying fluids; Fittings therefor making use of attaching means embracing the pipe
  • F16L 1/028 - Laying or reclaiming pipes on land, e.g. above the ground in the ground
  • F16L 55/00 - Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems

88.

CLEANING DEVICE FOR FERMENTATION-SUITED MATERIAL SEPARATING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022020966
Publication Number 2023/223548
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-20
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsujino Hiroshi
  • Inoue Shigenori
  • Tanaka Tsunehisa

Abstract

Provided is a cleaning device for a fermentation-suited material separating device that is provided with an impeller to which crushing blades are attached along an axial center direction and circumferential direction of a rotation shaft installed in a horizontal orientation, and a cylindrical drum which is disposed so as to cover the impeller and in a peripheral wall of which a screening surface is formed, and that separates, via the screening surface, fermentation-suited material such as paper waste from a fermentation raw material that is crushed by impacts from the crushing blades, said cleaning device comprising: a sliding tool holder which is attached to the crushing blades in an orientation such that the lengthwise direction thereof is along the axial center; and a sliding tool, a base end part of which is configured to be removably insertable into the sliding tool holder in a direction along the axial center, wherein, in conjunction with rotation of the crushing blades, the tip end of the sliding tool slides along the inner peripheral surface of the screening surface and cleans the screening surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B07B 1/52 - Cleaning with brushes or scrapers
  • B02C 13/13 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with horizontal rotor shaft and combined with sifting devices, e.g. for making powdered fuel
  • B02C 13/28 - Shape or construction of beater elements

89.

MAP CREATION SYSTEM AND ROUTE PLANNING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2022043141
Publication Number 2023/218688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-22
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Tamatani, Kenji

Abstract

This map creation system comprises a storage device that stores map data for an agricultural machine driving autonomously, and a processing device. If road data is not included in a predetermined area indicated by the map data, the processing device creates road data for the predetermined area on the basis of a trajectory of a vehicle, which travels in the predetermined area and is equipped with a GNSS receiver, and information on attributes of the vehicle, the trajectory being acquired for the predetermined area on the basis of GNSS data output from the GNSS receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 29/00 - Maps; Plans; Charts; Diagrams, e.g. route diagrams
  • G01C 21/34 - Route searching; Route guidance
  • G09B 29/10 - Map spot or co-ordinate position indicators; Map-reading aids

90.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023017352
Publication Number 2023/219069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-09
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor Mori Hiroya

Abstract

The swinging position of a work implement (24) is appropriately determined in accordance with the state of the work implement (24). A work machine (1) comprises: an arm (23); a work implement (24) that is swingably attached to the arm (23); a work implement cylinder (C5) that is supported at one end on the arm (23) via a cylinder shaft (35), is supported at the other end on the work implement (24), and causes the work implement (24) to swing by extending and retracting; a cylinder sensor (80) that detects the operation of the work implement cylinder (C5); a control valve (72) that causes the work implement cylinder (C5) to retract by controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to the work implement cylinder (C5); and a control device (71) that periodically determines the swing position of the work implement (24) on the basis of a value output by the cylinder sensor (80), the control device (71) changing the accuracy of determining the swing position of the work implement (24) in accordance with the operating state of the work implement cylinder (C5).

IPC Classes  ?

91.

INTERACTIVE VEHICLE AUTOMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2023054402
Publication Number 2023/209647
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-28
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Gattis, Joshua
  • Mundt, Clint

Abstract

A cross-platform automated vehicle communication and operational control system. The communication system may use a dual communication system that facilitates spaced vehicle operations that transition into interactive machine activities. This communication system uses remote communications to coordinate multiple vehicles, establish missions, conduct remote oversight and track a vehicle fleet. The system's dual communication also includes direct vehicle-to-vehicle communications to manage direct interactions without delay. The operational control system establishes a machine profile and mission planning system for multi-machine project control across platforms.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

92.

POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE OF WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023001000
Publication Number 2023/210069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-16
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito Takanori
  • Nakamukai Yuichi
  • Hana Hidetoshi

Abstract

This power transmission device comprises a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic pressure motor, a compound planetary gear mechanism, and first to third clutches that connect a compound planetary gear and a traveling device to each other. The compound planetary gear mechanism comprises: a sun gear configured to rotate about a first rotary axis by the hydraulic pressure motor; a ring gear configured to rotate about the first rotary axis by an engine; a first planetary gear configured to engage with the sun gear and the ring gear and rotate about the first rotary axis; a second planetary gear configured to engage with the first planetary gear and rotate about the first rotary axis; a carrier configured to pivotably support the first planetary gear and the second planetary gear and rotate about the first rotary axis; and a driven gear configured to engage with the second planetary gear and rotate about a second rotary axis coaxial with the first rotary axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 47/04 - Combinations of mechanical gearing with fluid clutches or fluid gearing the fluid gearing being of the volumetric type the mechanical gearing being of the type with members having orbital motion
  • B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
  • F16H 3/66 - Gearings having three or more central gears composed of a number of gear trains without drive passing from one train to another

93.

ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023003484
Publication Number 2023/210087
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-03
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okazaki Kazuto
  • Kawabata Shinichi
  • Takase Shunya
  • Inoue Yuta
  • Obata Norio

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a motor M for driving a travel device (10, 11) and/or a work device; gear shift operation tools (38, 39) for gear shifting rotary power for driving the travel device (10, 11) or the work device; an accelerator operation tool 37 for increasing or decreasing the motor revolving speed of the motor M; and a motor control unit 54 for controlling the motor revolving speed in response to an operation performed on the accelerator operation tool 37. In the event that the gear shift operation tools (38, 39) and the accelerator operation tool 37 are operated by an inappropriate procedure in a state where the motor revolving speed is at a predetermined first revolving speed or lower, the motor control unit 54 executes motor suppression control to regulate the output of the motor M.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • A01B 63/112 - Lifting or adjusting devices or arrangements for agricultural machines or implements for implements mounted on tractors operated by hydraulic or pneumatic means regulating working depth of implements to control draught load, i.e. tractive force

94.

PADDY METHANE REDUCTION SUPPORT DEVICE, PADDY METHANE REDUCTION SUPPORT SYSTEM, PADDY METHANE REDUCTION SUPPORT METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AGRICULTURE SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND AGRICULTURE SUPPORT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023016601
Publication Number 2023/210733
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Andachi Tomoyo
  • Kusumoto Toshiharu
  • Kojo Mikiko
  • Tani Naoto

Abstract

The present invention evaluates the status of reduction of methane from a paddy (H) accomplished by a farmer and improves convenience. A paddy methane reduction support device (1) comprises: a storage unit (1b) in which model data for calculating a methane emission amount from a paddy are stored; and a control unit (1a) for calculating the methane emission amount from the paddy on the basis of the model data. The control unit (1a) acquires farmer information pertaining to a farmer and work information pertaining to agricultural work for culturing a crop in a paddy (H) corresponding to the farmer information and calculates the amount of methane reduced from a predetermined basic methane emission amount for the paddy (H) on the basis of an agricultural work implementation status included in the work information.

IPC Classes  ?

95.

AIRCRAFT AND WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM USING AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number JP2022018264
Publication Number 2023/203667
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-20
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakano Tomoyoshi
  • Maruyama Kazuhito
  • Gono Tsuyoshi
  • Beppu Toshiyuki
  • Honda Mitsuru
  • Niiho Yuji
  • Tomida Yuki
  • Yamada Kouhei

Abstract

[Problem] To reduce workload in various types of work by utilizing a drone in various types of work. [Solution] An aircraft that performs work assistance for at least either a work machine 4 or a worker. The aircraft comprises: an assistance information acquisition unit 26 that acquires assistance information, which is information relating to work assistance; and assistance control units 24, 25 that control work assistance by an aircraft 2. The assistance control units 24, 25 control the aircraft on the basis of the assistance information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 27/08 - Helicopters with two or more rotors
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

96.

WORK SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2022018267
Publication Number 2023/203670
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-20
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakano Tomoyoshi
  • Maruyama Kazuhito
  • Gono Tsuyoshi
  • Beppu Toshiyuki
  • Honda Mitsuru
  • Niiho Yuji
  • Tomida Yuki
  • Yamada Kouhei

Abstract

A work system comprises a work device (3) capable of carrying out designated work, an aerial vehicle (2) connected to the work device (3) and capable of moving the work device (3), and a flight control unit that controls the flight of the aerial vehicle (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/16 - Dropping or releasing powdered, liquid or gaseous matter, e.g. for fire-fighting

97.

FLIGHT VEHICLE UNIT

      
Application Number JP2022018271
Publication Number 2023/203674
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-20
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakano Tomoyoshi
  • Maruyama Kazuhito
  • Gono Tsuyoshi
  • Beppu Toshiyuki
  • Honda Mitsuru
  • Niiho Yuji
  • Tomida Yuki
  • Yamada Kouhei

Abstract

A flight vehicle unit (100) comprises a first flight vehicle (1) capable of performing predetermined work and a second flight vehicle (2) capable of flight and serving to assist the first flight vehicle (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

98.

GROUPED FLYING OBJECT SYSTEM AND FLYING OBJECTS

      
Application Number JP2022018272
Publication Number 2023/203675
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-20
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakano Tomoyoshi
  • Maruyama Kazuhito
  • Gono Tsuyoshi
  • Beppu Toshiyuki
  • Honda Mitsuru
  • Niiho Yuji
  • Tomida Yuki
  • Yamada Kouhei

Abstract

A grouped flying object system (A) in which it possible for a plurality of flying objects (B) to fly while connected to a single supported object (C), said system (A) comprising: connection mechanisms (D) that connect the flying objects (B) to the supported object (C); and a grouped flight control unit that causes the plurality of flying objects (B) to fly in a coordinated manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 19/02 - Conjoint controls
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

99.

WORK-PERFORMING AERIAL VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2022018273
Publication Number 2023/203676
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-20
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakano Tomoyoshi
  • Maruyama Kazuhito
  • Gono Tsuyoshi
  • Beppu Toshiyuki
  • Honda Mitsuru
  • Niiho Yuji
  • Tomida Yuki
  • Yamada Kouhei

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a work-performing aerial vehicle in which a fixed distance is set between a movable part for flying and a part carrying out work. [Solution] A work-performing aerial vehicle 1 comprising a flying body 2, a work-performing device 3 that can perform predetermined work, a connecting body 4 that can be connected to the flying body 2 at one end side 41 thereof, and to the work-performing device 3 at the other end side 42 thereof, and a flying body control device that can control flight of the flying body 2, wherein the work-performing device 3 has a connection member 33 that can be detachably connected to the connecting body 4, and the connecting body 4 is configured so that the work-performing device 3 that has been connected to the connecting body 4 is spaced apart from the flying body 2 during flight.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • B64D 1/16 - Dropping or releasing powdered, liquid or gaseous matter, e.g. for fire-fighting

100.

THRESHING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023015353
Publication Number 2023/204185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-17
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KUBOTA CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi Yoshiyasu
  • Aoyama Yuya

Abstract

This threshing device comprises a plurality of fixing parts (80) for fixing a connection frame (70) to a side part (42A) of a sieve case (42) at an adjusted position. The plurality of fixing parts (80) is dispersed in the direction along a sorted product transporting direction of a chaff sieve (46).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01F 12/32 - Straw separators with shaker screens or sieves
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