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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2014
Forage Innovations B.v., Maassluis, NL;
Malte Cornelius Schlichting, WolfenbĂĽttel, NL;
FORAGE INNOVATIONS B.V., Maassluis, NL;
Abstract
A method is provided for moving backwards a combination and an assembly is provided for assisting the backward movement of a combination into an area, which might be surrounded by obstacles. The combination includes a propelled vehicle and an implement. The implement can pivot with respect to the vehicle. The vehicle moves the combination backwards. A pivoting angle sensor on board of the combination measures the pivoting angle of the implement with respect to the vehicle. A distance sensor on board of the implement measures the distance to a border of the area. A path sensor on board of the implement measures the length of a path along which the implement is moved. A computer on board of the implement calculates a required change of the travelling direction of the vehicle by using the pivoting angle, the path length, and the measured distance. A signal indicative of the required change is transmitted to an output unit.