Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Precision Agricultural Vehicle Control System Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856943_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Precision Agricultural Vehicle Control System Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856943_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856943_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,943.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent (Control system, agricultural utility vehicle and method for controlling an agricultural utility vehicle) described a control system for agricultural utility vehicles, which had limitations in terms of material application efficiency and accuracy. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing real-time height adjustment, sensor integration, and load cell measurement to ensure precise material application and reduce waste.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces several novel features, including real-time height adjustment, sensor integration, and load cell measurement, which are not present in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the combination of these features to achieve precise material application and reduce waste.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different types of sensors, such as lidar or camera systems, or integrating the control system with other agricultural utility vehicle components, such as seeding or fertilizing systems. Variations of the invention could also include using the control system for other types of agricultural applications, such as crop monitoring or harvesting.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced control system has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the precision agriculture and autonomous farming sectors. The system's ability to improve material application efficiency and reduce waste could lead to cost savings and increased productivity for farmers and agricultural companies. The target market includes agricultural utility vehicle manufacturers, farmers, and agricultural companies.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01M7/0057
A A01 A01B73/04
A A01 A01C7/10
A A01 A01C23/047
A A01 A01M7/0075
A A01 A01M7/0089

Field of Art

Agricultural vehicle control systems, precision agriculture technologies, material distribution systems with sensor-based guidance and adjustment mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

An engineer with expertise in agricultural machinery, sensor integration, hydraulic control systems, with knowledge of GPS, sensor technologies, and mechanical design for agricultural equipment

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core technology by applying known sensor integration techniques and control system modifications to an existing agricultural vehicle distribution system. The disclosed variations represent routine engineering adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance precision and operational efficiency of material distribution mechanisms.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Distributor linkage with center part and lateral extension arms connected by joints
PTD Variation
Adding real-time height adjustment mechanism based on sensor data
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing dynamic height control is a predictable optimization using standard sensor feedback techniques known in precision agricultural control systems
Source Patent Element
Sensor-based detection of center part position
PTD Variation
Integrating load cell measurement for material weight tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding weight measurement represents a logical extension of existing sensing capabilities to provide additional operational data for agricultural equipment control
Source Patent Element
Multiple sensors for detecting position and configuration
PTD Variation
Incorporating GPS sensors on lateral extension arms for positioning
Obviousness Reasoning
GPS integration is a standard technique for enhancing spatial awareness and precision in agricultural machinery control systems
Source Patent Element
Hydraulic control system for distributor linkage
PTD Variation
Implementing wireless transmission of control signals
Obviousness Reasoning
Wireless control represents a standard technological upgrade using well-established communication protocols in modern agricultural equipment
Source Patent Element
Sensor-based position detection
PTD Variation
Using alternative sensor types like lidar or camera systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting sensor technologies is an obvious design choice with predictable results in sensing and measurement applications
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856943, a person having ordinary skill in agricultural vehicle control systems would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious modifications that do not represent a non-obvious inventive step. The combination of known sensor integration techniques, control system modifications, and standard agricultural machinery design principles renders the claimed variations prima facie obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,943
TitleControl system, agricultural utility vehicle and method for controlling an agricultural utility vehicle
Assignee(s)AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER SE & CO. KG, HYDAC SYSTEMS & SERVICES GMBH