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Title:
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT(S) ATTACHED TO AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2019/102496
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
The embodiments herein provide methods and systems for controlling an agricultural implement of an agricultural vehicle, a control system includes a sensor module, a controller and a display module. The sensor module measures operating parameters corresponding to the agricultural implement. The controller processes the measured operating parameters to generate control output signal corresponding to the operating parameters of the agricultural implement. The display module displays the control output for operating at least one of the agricultural vehicle and the agricultural implement.

Inventors:
SARAVANAN N (IN)
RAJESWAR KUCHIMANCHI (IN)
SHANKAR VENUGOPAL (IN)
BHARADWAJ ARAVIND (IN)
Application Number:
PCT/IN2018/050782
Publication Date:
May 31, 2019
Filing Date:
November 26, 2018
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD (IN)
International Classes:
A01B63/02
Domestic Patent References:
WO2013013915A12013-01-31
Foreign References:
EP3011815A12016-04-27
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
KANKANALA, Kalyan C. et al. (IN)
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Claims:
CLAIMS

We claim:

1. A control system (100) for controlling an agricultural implement (202) attached to an agricultural vehicle (200), the control system (100) comprising:

a sensor module (102) coupled to a processing unit (104) associated with the agricultural vehicle (200) configured to:

measure at least one operating parameter corresponding to the agricultural implement (202); a controller (106) coupled to the processing unit (104) configured to:

process the measured at least one operational parameter to generate at least one control output signal corresponding to the at least one operating parameter of the agricultural implement (202); and

a display module 110 coupled to the processing unit (104) configured to:

display the at least one control output signal corresponding to the at least one operating parameter of the agricultural implement (202).

2. The control system (100) of claim 1, wherein the sensor module (102) and the display module (110) are mounted on at least one pre-defined position of at least one of the agricultural implement (202) and the agricultural vehicle (200).

3. The control system (100) of claim 1, wherein the controller (106) is further configured to:

convert the measured at least one operating parameter into at least one operating count value; identify at least one input factor selected for operating the agricultural implement;

perform a comparison of the at least one operating count value with at least one pre-defined threshold value corresponding to the at least one selected input factor; and

generate the at least one control output signal corresponding to the at least one operational parameter based on results of the comparison.

4. The control system (100) of claim 3, wherein the control output signal indicates a required optimum parameter of the agricultural implement for operating the at least one of the agricultural implement and the agricultural vehicle at the selected at least one input factor.

5. The control system (100) of claim 3, wherein the controller (106) is further configured to receive at least one selection input from at least one user through the display module 110, wherein the at least one selection input specifies the at least one input factor selected for operating the agricultural implement.

6. The control system (100) of claim 3, wherein the controller (106) is further configured to generate at least one alarm indication based on comparison of the generated at least one operating count value with at least one pre-defined threshold value.

7. A method for controlling an agricultural implement (202) of an agricultural vehicle (200), the method comprising:

measuring, by a sensor module (102), at least one operating parameter corresponding to the agricultural implement (202);

processing, by a controller (106), the measured at least one operational parameter to generate at least one control output signal corresponding to the at least one operating parameter of the agricultural implement (202); and

displaying, by a display module (110), the at least one control output signal corresponding to the at least one operating parameter of the agricultural implement (202).

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the sensor module (102) and the display module (110) are mounted on at least one pre-defined position of at least one of the agricultural implement (202) and the agricultural vehicle (200).

9. The method of claim 7, wherein processing the measured at least one operational parameter includes

converting the measured at least one operating parameter into at least one operating count value;

identifying at least one input factor selected for operating the agricultural implement;

performing a comparison of the at least one operating count value with at least one pre defined threshold value corresponding to the at least one selected input factor; and

generating the at least one control output signal corresponding to the at least one operational parameter based on results of the comparison.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the at least one control output signal indicates a required optimum parameter of the agricultural implement for operating the at least one of the agricultural implement and the agricultural vehicle at the selected at least one input factor.

11. The method of claim 9, further comprising receiving, by the controller (106) at least one selection input from at least one user through the display module 110, wherein the at least one selection input specifies the at least one input factor selected for operating the agricultural implement.

2. The method of claim 9, further comprising generating, by the controller (106), at least one alarm indication based on comparison of the generated at least one operating count value with at least one pre-defined threshold value

Description:
“Methods and systems for monitoring and controlling agricultural implement(s) attached to an agricultural vehicle”

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is based on and derives the benefit of Indian Provisional Application 201741042523 filed on 27 th November 2017, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] Embodiments disclosed herein relate to agricultural vehicles, and more particularly to controlling agricultural implement(s) attached to an agricultural vehicle.

BACKGROUND

[002] Agricultural vehicles such as tractors are self-propelled machines capable of pulling, transporting and providing power to agricultural implements (rotavators, sprayers, harrows, plows, planters, harvesters/reapers and so on) connected thereto. Performance parameters (load bearing, speed match and so on) corresponding to the agricultural implements directly affect the overall operational efficiency and fuel consumption of the agricultural vehicles.

[003] In conventional approaches, a load sensing system can be associated with an agricultural vehicle. The load sensing system can use sensors mounted on a connection means present on the agricultural vehicle (such as a three -point hitch/linkage) to sense increased draft loads arising from an agricultural implement connected to the agricultural vehicle. When the draft load increases, the load sensing system responds by lifting hitch arms to reduce the draft load. Since the load sensing system automatically engages several times during towing operations, this can result in the lifting action being performed repeatedly. Also, the repeated lifting action can cause the agricultural implement to be totally lifted out of a ground which is undesirable. Thus, affecting power utilization and fuel consumption of the agricultural vehicle.

[004] In addition, operators of the agricultural vehicles do not have real-time information related to the agricultural vehicle and the agricultural implement such as, but not limited to, speed match of the agricultural implement and the agricultural vehicle, excessive push or pull information and so on. Thus, the operators tend to maintain an excessive high engine speed setting to ensure that at least a minimum effective cutting blade speed is maintained regardless of engine drop resulting from blade or engine loading. Further, operating the agricultural vehicle at the excessive higher engine speed results in higher fuel consumption than necessary to accomplish agriculture related tasks (for example specific tilling task). Also, operating the agricultural vehicle at the excessive higher engine speed typically results in increase of unnecessary wear and tear and increase in overall noise and vibration from the engine and also from the agricultural implement. [005] In addition, in the conventional approaches, the operators may not know about the duration of operation of the agricultural implement thereby resulting in maintenance issues and over use of the agricultural implement.

OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS

[006] The principal object of embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for controlling an agricultural implement attached to an agricultural vehicle.

[007] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating at least one embodiment and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[008] Embodiments herein are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, through out which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:

[009] FIG. 1 illustrates a control system for controlling an agricultural implement of an agricultural vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0010] FIGs. 2a and 2b illustrate a three -point linkage of an agricultural vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0011] FIG. 2c depicts a rotavator to be connected with a tractor through a three -point linkage, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0012] FIG. 2d depicts a load sensor mounted on a three -point linkage of a tractor, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0013] FIG. 3a and 3b depict a speed sensor mounted on a rotavator, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;

[0014] FIG. 4 is an example block diagram of the control system for controlling a rotavator of a tractor, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0015] FIG. 5 illustrates a display module for displaying indications corresponding to operating parameters of a rotavator of a tractor, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;

[0016] FIG. 6 is an example table illustrating generation of alarm indication based on user requirement data, according to embodiments disclosed herein; and [0017] FIG. 7 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for controlling an agricultural implement of an agricultural vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.

[0019] The embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for controlling an agricultural implement attached to an agricultural vehicle. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 7, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates a control system 100 for controlling an agricultural implement 202 of an agricultural vehicle 200, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The agricultural vehicle 200 herein refers to any vehicle/farm machinery that can be used for performing agricultural related operations. An example of the agricultural vehicle can be, but not limited to, a tractor. Embodiments herein are further explained considering the tractor as the agricultural vehicle, but it may be obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art that any suitable vehicle can be considered.

[0021] The agricultural vehicle can include at least one agricultural implement attached to the vehicle. In an embodiment, the agricultural implement can be attached to the vehicle 200 permanently. In an embodiment, the agricultural implement can be attached to the vehicle 200 using a detachable means, such as a three point hitch/linkage 206, and so on. Examples of the agricultural implement can be, but is not limited to, rotavators, sprayers, harrows, plows, planters, harvesters/reapers, fertilizer spreader and so on.

[0022] A control system 100 can be mounted on at least one of the agricultural implement 202 and the agricultural vehicle 200. In an embodiment, the control system 100 can be dust proof, leak proof and able to withstand dry land and wet land cultivation and vibration as per the farm requirements. The control system 100 includes a sensor module 102, a processing unit 104, a controller 106, a display module 110 and a storage unit 112. The sensor module 102 can be coupled to the processing unit 104 and the display module 110 through a communication network. The communication network can be, but is not limited to, the Internet, a wired network (a Local Area Network (LAN), a Controller Area Network (CAN) network, a bus network, Ethernet and so on), a wireless network (a Wi-Fi network, a cellular network, a Wi-Fi Flotspot, Bluetooth, Zigbee and so on) and so on. Further, the controller 106 can be communicatively coupled to the processing unit 104, the display module 110 and the storage unit 112 through the communication network.

[0023] The sensor module 102 can be configured to measure operating parameters of the agricultural implement 202. Examples of the operating parameters can be, but is not limited to, speed, load, and so on. In an embodiment, the sensor module 102 further includes a speed sensor l02a and a load sensor l02b. The speed sensor l02a can be mounted on the agricultural implement 202. The speed sensor l02a can measure the speed of at least one of the agricultural implement 202 and the agricultural vehicle 200. The load sensor l02b can be mounted on the three -point linkage 206 of the agricultural vehicle 200. The load sensor l02b measures the operating load of the agricultural implement 202.

[0024] The processing unit 104 can be configured to collect the measured operating parameters of the agricultural implement 202 from the sensor module 102. In an embodiment, the measured operating parameters can be collected for a pre -determined period of operation of the agricultural vehicle 200 and the agricultural implement 202. In an embodiment, the measured operating parameters can be collected on one or more pre -determined events occurring. In another embodiment, the processing unit 104 can be configured to operate other components/devices associated with the agricultural vehicle 200.

[0025] The controller 106 can be configured to process the measured operating parameters for generating control output signal corresponding to the operating parameters. The control output signal indicates required optimum parameter(s) of the agricultural implement for operating the at least one of the agricultural implement 202 and the agricultural vehicle 204. In an embodiment, examples of the required optimum parameters of the agricultural implement can be, but is not limited to, load, speed, hour count, Revolution Per Minute/rotavator speed (RPM) count and so on. Further operating the at least one of the agricultural implement 202 and the agricultural vehicle 200 based on the generated control output signal improves operational efficiency and fuel consumption of the agricultural vehicle 200. In an embodiment, the controller 106 can include a processor, a microcontroller, a memory, a storage unit and so on. The controller further comprises a measuring module 108.

[0026] On receiving the measured operating parameters from the processing unit 104, the controller 106 feeds the measured operational parameters to the measuring module 108. The measuring module 108 converts the measured operating parameters of the agricultural implement into operating count values. The operating count values can be, but is not limited to, hour count, rpm (rotavator speed) and so on. The measuring module 108 uses at least one operating parameter to generate the operating count values of the agricultural implement 202. Embodiments herein are further explained considering the speed (operating parameter) for generating the operating count values of the agricultural implement 202, but it may be obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art that any other operating parameters can be used. The measuring module 108 further comprises an hour counter l08a and an RPM counter l08b to convert the operating parameters into the operating count values of the agricultural implement 202.

[0027] The hour counter l08a can be configured to generate an hour count/current hours based on the measured speed of the agricultural implement 202. In an embodiment, the speed sensor l02a can be adapted to operate as the hour counter l08a. In another embodiment, the hour counter l08a can be installed with a tamper proof mechanism, which does not permit physical or electronic tampering. The hour counter l08a can be actuated when the agricultural implement 202 operates on a field or ground surface. The hour counter l08a initiates recording or counting as the agricultural implement 202 starts operating or rotating. Further, the hour counter l08a stops recording or counting when the speed or rotation of the agricultural implement 202 stops (comes to zero or a pre -defined threshold). The hour counter l08a generates the hour count based on start and stop of the rotation/speed of the agricultural implement 202. In an embodiment, the hour counter l08a records cumulative readings (total hours) and provision for resetting (i.e. for trip operation). In another embodiment, the hour counter l08a can be used to determine maintenance intervals to facilitate safe operation of the agricultural vehicle 200. The RPM counter l08b can be configured to generate the rpm count of the agricultural implement 202 based on the measured speed.

[0028] Further, the controller 106 identifies input factors selected for operating the agricultural implement 202. The input factors can be, but is not limited to, different types of agricultural implements, selection of gear pairs/types used in the agricultural implements, gear ranges and so on. In an embodiment, the controller 106 can generate the control output signal based on factors selected by a user through the display module 110. The user herein refers to at least one of a farmer, an operator, a and so on.

[0029] Further, the controller 106 can be configured to compare the operating count values with standard operational data corresponding to the selected input factors (selected for operating the agricultural implement 202). The standard operational data includes pre -defined threshold count values (for example: hour count, rpm and so on) corresponding to the selected input factors. Based on the comparison, the controller 106 generates the control output signal corresponding to the operating parameters of the agricultural implement. The control output signal indicates the optimum parameters required for operating the agricultural implement 202, thereby increasing the performance of the agricultural vehicle 200. For example, consider a gear 1 may be selected for operating the rotavator and the operating parameter measured may be speed. The controller 106 converts the speed into the rpm count. Further, the controller 106 compares the rpm count with the pre-defined threshold value defined for the gear 2. Based on the comparison, the controller 106 generates the control output signal which indicates the optimum travel speed for the agricultural implement to operate at gear 2. Embodiments herein provide a band (a lower threshold limit and an upper threshold limit) to the optimum travel speed such that the speed of the agricultural implement 202 (the rotavator) may not cross both the lower threshold limit and the upper threshold limit, thereby achieving effective pulverization. Thus, operating the agricultural vehicle 200 based on the defined optimum travel speed avoids push or pull on the agricultural implement 202. In an embodiment, the controller 106 can generate the control output signal irrespective of features such as, soil characteristics, soil density, soil properties, soil moisture content and so on.

[0030] Further, the controller 106 can generate alarm indication(s) based on the comparison of the operating count values with the standard operational data. The alarm indications can be at least one of an audio indication, a video indication, an audio video indication, a vibratory indication or any other field of communication to the user. For example, the alarm indication can be, but is not limited to, a speed range alarm, a load range alarm and so on. Consider a scenario, wherein the user selects gear 1 and the measured rotavator (the agricultural implement) rpm is determined as above 280. The controller 106 compares the rotavator rpm with the pre -defined threshold value corresponding to the gear 1. Based on the comparison, the controller 106 generates a high alert indication in order to reduce the speed.

[0031] Further, the controller 106 transmit at least one of the control output signal and the alarm indication to multiple devices using at least one of a wired network (a LAN, a CAN network, an ISO bus, a bus network, Ethernet and so on), a wireless network (a Wi-Fi network, a GSM, a cellular network, Wi-Fi Flotspot, Bluetooth, Zigbee and so on) and so on. The multiple devices can be, but is not limited to, the display module 110, a cloud server, an electronic device (mobile, smartphone, laptop, tablet and so on), and so on. In an embodiment, the multiple devices can present the control output signal according to requirements received from the user.

[0032] The display module 110 can be configured to display the at least one of the control output signal and the alarm indication received from the controller 106. The display module 110 displays the control output signal and the alarm indication in the form of, but not limited to a visual indication, an audio indication and so on. The visual indication includes displaying the control output signal and the alarm indication using visual lights of different colors. The audio indication includes presenting the control output signal and the alarm indication with different audio frequencies.

[0033] In an embodiment, the display module 110 can be mounted on at least one of a pre determined location of the agricultural vehicle (below the seat, roof and so on), instrumentation panel of the agricultural vehicle, the agricultural implement and so on through at least one of magnet, clamp, screw, hanging and so on. In another embodiment, one or more display modules can be mounted on the at least one of the agricultural vehicle and the agricultural implement. For example, a first display module can be installed at the operator’s location for easy visibility. The first display module can display the operating load. A second display module can be mounted on at least one a drive shaft outer casing. The second display module can display the operating speed of the rotavator. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the display module 110 at any location on the agricultural vehicle 200 and the agricultural implement without otherwise deterring the intended function of the displaying values as can be deduced from this description and corresponding drawings.

[0034] The storage unit 112 can be configured to store the measured operating parameters and operating count values of the agricultural implement. The storage unit 112 includes at least one of a file server, a data server, a memory, a server, a cloud and so on. The memory may include one or more computer-readable storage media. The memory may include non-volatile storage elements. Examples of such non-volatile storage elements may include magnetic hard discs, optical discs, floppy discs, flash memories, or forms of electrically programmable memories (EPROM) or electrically erasable and programmable (EEPROM) memories. In addition, the memory may, in some examples, be considered a non-transitory storage medium. The term“non-transitory” may indicate that the storage medium is not embodied in a carrier wave or a propagated signal. However, the term “non-transitory” should not be interpreted to mean that the memory is non-movable. In some examples, the memory can be configured to store larger amounts of information than the memory. In certain examples, a non-transitory storage medium may store data that can, over time, change (e.g., in Random Access Memory (RAM) or cache).

[0035] In an embodiment, the control system 100 includes two storage memory units for storing the cumulative hour and the other for the current hours. The current hours can be reset by the user however cumulative hours cannot be reset by user until the flashing done by an administrator.

[0036] FIG. 1 shows exemplary blocks of the control system 100, but it is to be understood that other embodiments are not limited thereon. In other embodiments, the control system 100 may include less or more number of blocks. Further, the labels or names of the blocks are used only for illustrative purpose and does not limit the scope of the embodiments herein. One or more blocks can be combined together to perform same or substantially similar function in the control system 100.

[0037] FIGs. 2a and 2b illustrate the three -point linkage 206 of the agricultural vehicle 200, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

[0038] FIG. 2a depicts a rear end 202 of the agricultural vehicle (herein after the tractor 200) supported by a pair of wheels (not shown). The rear end 202 of the tractor 200 is coupled with the three -point linkage 206. The three -point linkage 206 includes an upper link 206a and a pair of lower links 206b. The rear end 204 of the tractor 200 includes a mounting bracket 208 which can be configured to support the upper link 206a of the three-point linkage 206. Further, the pair of lower links 206b can be coupled to the rear end 204 of the tractor 200. [0039] In an embodiment, the upper link 206a and the pair of lower links 206b as illustrated in FIG. 2b can be adapted to connect the agricultural implement 202 to the tractor 200. For the ease of description and better understanding of the embodiments, the agricultural implement 202 is considered as a rotavator 202 hereinafter. It should be noted that embodiments herein are not limited to the rotavator and may be implemented on any other implement without otherwise deterring the intended functions of the features of the embodiments as can be deduced from this description.

[0040] In an embodiment, a propeller shaft 210 can be pivotably supported between a rear driving housing (not shown) and the rotavator 202. Further, suitable coupling elements (not shown) can be provided at the rear end 204 of the tractor 200 for engaging and disengaging with any desired ground working or other agricultural implements to be coupled to the tractor 200. Flowever, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide a multi point linkage unit without otherwise deterring the intended function of the connecting the tractor 200 with the rotavator 202 as can be deduced from this description and corresponding drawings.

[0041] FIG. 2c depicts the rotavator 202 to be connected with the tractor 200 through a three - point linkage, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The rotavator 202 can be mounted on pre -determined locations of the agricultural vehicle 200 through the three -point linkage 206. In an embodiment, the rotavators may be selected from group consisting of single rotavator shaft (one shaft), two rotavator shafts, multiple rotavator shafts and so on. The rotavator 200 includes a bracket (not shown) which can be connected to upper link 206a of the three -point linkage 206. The bracket of the rotavator 202 can be connected to the upper link 206a of the tractor 200 by a top link pin 212. Further, the rotavator 200 includes a pair of lower link rotavator connecting brackets which can be connected to the pair of lower links 206b of the three -point linkage 206 of the tractor 200. The pair of lower link rotavator brackets can be connected to the pair of lower links 206b of the tractor 200 by a bottom link pin 214 at each pre-determined location.

[0042] FIG. 2d depicts the load sensor l02b mounted on the three-point linkage of the tractor 200, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The load sensor l02b can be mounted on the upper linkage 206a and the pair of the lower links 206b (all the three linkages connecting locations) of the three -point linkage 206. The load sensor l02b can be configured to detect the load indication parameters acting on the rotavator 202. In an embodiment, the load sensor l02b can be a strain gauge load cell. The strain gauge load cell converts the load acting on it into an electrical signal. Further, the processing unit 104 can receive the electrical signal from the strain gauge load cell and communicate the electrical signal to the controller 106. On receiving the electrical signal, the controller 106 generates the control output signal corresponding to the load parameter of the rotavator 202. However, it is also within the scope of embodiments disclosed herein to provide any type of load sensor without otherwise deterring the intended function of measuring load as can be deduced from this description and corresponding drawings. [0043] FIG. 3a and 3b depict the speed sensor l02a mounted on the rotavator 202, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. The speed sensor l02a can be mounted on the rotavator 200 as illustrated in FIG. 3a and FIG. 3b. In an embodiment, the speed sensor l02a can be mounted on at least one of pre-determined positions of drive component (drive shaft), driven components (shaft, gears and so on), the rotavator blade shaft and so on (not shown). Further, mounting the speed sensor l02a on the drive shaft may lead to reduced vibrations and easy maintenance.

[0044] In an embodiment, the speed sensor l02a can be, but not limited to, a magnetic type speed sensor, proximity type speed sensor, a contact-type sensor, a non-contact type sensor and so on. In an example, the speed sensor can be a Hall Effect sensor. The Hall Effect sensor can be used to time the speed of wheels and shafts. However, it is also within the scope of the embodiments disclosed herein to provide any type of speed sensor without otherwise deterring the intended function of measuring speed values as can be deduced from this description and corresponding drawings.

[0045] FIG. 4 is an example block diagram of the control system 100 for controlling the rotavator 202 of the tractor 200, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the speed sensor 102a mounted on the rotavator 202 can be configured to generate at least one input signal that is representative of the speed of the tractor 200 or the rotavator 202. In an embodiment, the speed sensor 102a can be a digital magnetic sensor and the input signal generated can be a digital signal. The digital signal can be converted into an analog signal. In an example, the digital signal can be converted into a sinusoidal signal using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).

[0046] The load sensor 102b can be mounted on the three -point linkage 206 of the tractor 200. The load sensor 102b can be configured to generate an input signal representative of the load acting on it. In an embodiment herein, the input signal can be a sinusoidal signal (analog signal).

[0047] The controller 106 can be configured to receive the input signal generated by at least one of the speed sensor 102a and the load sensor 102b through the processing unit 104. The controller 106 converts the input signal into the current hours and the rpm count using the measuring module 108. The measuring module 108 can be an electronic clock for converting the data from the input signal to time period. The controller 106 further compares at least one of the current hours and the rpm count with the pre-defined threshold values. The pre-defined threshold values include pre -defined hour count and rpm count. Based on the comparison, the controller 106 generates a control output signal. The output signal can be at least one of an analog output and a digital output. If the output signal is digital, it can be converted into analog (such as a sinusoidal output) using a suitable means such as PWM. The control output signal can be a signal (such as the current hours and the rpm count and so on) corresponding to the at least one of the operating speed and the operating load of the rotavator 202. For example, consider the user has selected gear 2 used in the rotavator 202. Based on selection of gear 2, the controller 106 generates the control output signal which defines the optimum travel speed as 180 rpm (or in between 180-208rpm) for the rotavator in order to avoid push or pull on rotavator. Further, the controller 106 generates the alarm indication based on the comparison of the measured current hours and the rpm count with the pre-defined threshold values.

[0048] In addition, the controller 106 communicates the output signal corresponding to the at least one of the speed and the load to the multiple devices such as, but not limited to, the display module 110, electronic device, a cloud platform and so on through wired or wireless connection. The electronic device may include application having features of the display module 110. The application may be used to show the control output signal/signal corresponding to the operating parameters of the rotavator 202 according to the user requirements (selected gear type, gear range and so on). The output data can be shown graphically, pictorially, textually, tabularly, or the like on a display screen of the electronic device. The application may further include a digital manual corresponding to the operating parameters of the rotavator 202 which can assist the user/operator in operating the rotavator 202. In addition, the application of the electronic device can be connected parallel or sequentially with the display module 110 based on the user requirements.

[0049] The cloud platform can receive the control output signal from the controller 106 along with positioning information (Global Positioning Information (GPS) co-ordinates) of the field/ground. The cloud platform can use the output data to build several use cases such as, but not limited to, geo fencing the rotavator, tracking rotavator speed and tractor speed, calculating slippage, calculating utilization report on real-time basis and so on. Further, the use cases can be accessed by the user or any third party based on granted access privileges.

[0050] FIG. 5 illustrates the display module 110 for displaying indications corresponding to the operating parameters of the rotavator 202 of the tractor 200, according to embodiments as disclosed herein. The display module 110 may be mounted on any part of the tractor 200. The display module 110 may operate based on at least one of power received from at least one of tractor battery, separate battery specified for the display module 110, solar power and so on. The display module 110 may display parameters received from the controller 106 and the sensor module 102 using at least one of wired connection and wireless connection. The displayed parameters can be, but is not limited to, the control output signal (hour count, rpm count and so on) and alarm indication received from the controller 106, the measured operating parameter (speed of the rotavator, shaft and so on), cumulative hours calculated by the hour count l08a, battery percentage of senor module 102 and so on. Also, the display module 110 may display features such as low and high speed thresholds for the optimum pulverization in the form of at least one of the visual indication and the audio indication.

[0051] The display module 110 may include a power ON switch and power OFF switch for turning ON and OFF of the display module 110. The display module 110 may include indicators for indicating current speed of the rotavator or the tractor, the current hours/hour count, and cumulative hours. Further, the display module 110 may include a reset button, a gear selection switch, a speed range alarms button, a touch mode, and so on. The reset button can be used to reset the hour count. The gear selection switch can be used to select the gear pair (1, 2, 3, 4 and so on) used in the rotavator 202. The speed range alarm button can be used to select multiple speed range alarms based on different gears being used in the rotavator which can be used to select the best pulverization based on the gear pair used. The touch mode can be used to select display mode such as, but not limited to, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), a Light Emitting Diode (LED) display or other mode of display which can be visible to the user in daylight conditions. In an embodiment, the display module 110 can be leak proof and able to withstand 10G plus shocks.

[0052] FIG. 6 is an example table illustrating generation of alarm indication based on user requirement data, according to embodiments disclosed herein. The table includes the indication generated for the rotavator rpm based on the user selection factors such as, but not limited to, at least one of different types of rotavator, different gear ranges, speed ranges, field trails and so on. In addition, the table includes alarm indication selected for the indication. The alarm indication can be in the form of visual indication that displays the indication values in different colors. For example, the indication represented in green color indicates the operator of the tractor 200 to maintain the same rotavator speed. The indication represented in orange color indicates that the rotavator speed is low and assists the operator to increase the rotavator speed. The indication represented in the red color indicates that the rotavator speed is high and assists the operator to reduce the rotavator speed. The values (the rotavator rpm) illustrated in the table can be optimized based on the field trails. Further, the values vary based on the different gears.

[0053] FIG. 7 is a flow diagram 700 illustrating a method for controlling the agricultural implement of the agricultural vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

[0054] At step 702, the method includes measuring, by the sensor module 102, at least one operating parameter of the agricultural implement 202. The sensor module 102 can be mounted on the at least one of the agricultural implement 202 and the agricultural vehicle 200.

[0055] At step 704, the method includes processing, by the controller 106, the measured at least one operating parameter to generate at least one control output signal corresponding to the at least one operating parameter. The controller 106 converts the measured at least one operating parameter into at least one operating count value using the measuring module 108. The controller 106 further identifies at least one input factor selected for operating the agricultural implement 202. The at least one input factor can be, but not limited to, type of the agricultural implement 202, selection of gear used in the agricultural implement 202, gear speed and so on. The controller 106 further compares the at least one operating count value with at least one pre -defined threshold value corresponding to the selected at least one input factor. In an embodiment, the controller 106 can receive the input factor from the user. The pre-defined threshold value includes at least one of the operating count values of the agricultural implement 202 corresponding to the at least one input factor selected for the operating of the agricultural implement 200. Based on the comparison, the controller 106 generates the at least one control output signal corresponding to the at least one operating parameter of the agricultural implement 202. The control output signal may be the optimum operating parameter required for operating the at least one of the agricultural implement 202 and the agricultural vehicle 200.

[0056] At step 706, the method includes displaying, by the display module 110, the at least one control output signal corresponding to the at least one operating parameter of the agricultural implement 202. Thus, operating the agricultural vehicle 200 and the agricultural implement 202 based on the control output signal increases performance and reduces fuel consumption.

[0057] The various actions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like in the method and the flow diagram 700 may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some of the actions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like may be omitted, added, modified, skipped, or the like without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0058] The embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented through at least one software program running on at least one hardware device and performing network management functions to control the network elements. The network elements shown in FIG. 1 include blocks, which can be at least one of a hardware device, or a combination of hardware device and software module.

[0059] The embodiments disclosed herein describe methods and systems for controlling an agricultural implement of an agricultural vehicle. Therefore, it is understood that the scope of the protection is extended to such a program and in addition to a computer readable means having a message therein, such computer readable storage means contain program code means for implementation of one or more steps of the method, when the program runs on a server or mobile device or any suitable programmable device. The method is implemented in at least one embodiment through or together with a software program written in e.g. Very high speed integrated circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL) another programming language, or implemented by one or more VHDL or several software modules being executed on at least one hardware device. The hardware device can be any kind of device which can be programmed including e.g. any kind of computer like a server or a personal computer, or the like, or any combination thereof, e.g. one processor and two FPGAs. The device may also include means which could be e.g. hardware means like e.g. an ASIC, or a combination of hardware and software means, e.g. an ASIC and an FPGA, or at least one microprocessor and at least one memory with software modules located therein. Thus, the means are at least one hardware means and/or at least one software means. The method embodiments described herein could be implemented in pure hardware or partly in hardware and partly in software. The device may also include only software means. Alternatively, the invention may be implemented on different hardware devices, e.g. using a plurality of CPUs.

[0060] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments and examples, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the claims as described herein.