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

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