Patent ID: 9072227
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: A01F

Abstract:
1. A method for managing the movement and storage of grain using a data processing system comprising a processing device and memory, the method comprising the steps of: transporting grain in a grain cart from a harvesting location to an accumulation site; unloading the grain from the grain cart at the accumulation site to form unloaded grain; returning the grain cart to the harvesting location; and transferring the unloaded grain from the accumulation site into a grain bag, wherein the step of transferring the unloaded grain from the accumulation site into the grain bag further comprises: loading grain into the grain bag attached to a grain bagging unit, the loading thereby providing a propelling force and stretching force to the grain bagging unit; responsive to stretching of the grain bag information, the data processing system controlling braking of the grain bagging unit; responsive to sensed course of the grain bagging unit information, the data processing system controlling steering of the grain bagging unit; sensing relative positions of a grain transferor and a receiving hopper so as to obtain a sensed relative position; responsive to the sensed relative position, the data processing system controlling a position of the grain cart and a tractor assembly relative to the grain bagging unit such that the grain transferor connected to the grain cart maintains a loading position with respect to the receiving hopper disposed on the grain bagging unit; and loading grain from the grain cart through the transferor into the receiving hopper.