Implement guidance

摘要

Efficient towed implement guidance to a desired path is achieved by guiding a towing vehicle toward a path on the opposite side of a desired path, then guiding the vehicle back to the desired path. Efficient forward implement guidance to a desired path is achieved by guiding a pushing vehicle along a tractrix. A vehicle leaves a straight line along a tractrix to keep a rear implement on the line as long as possible.

主权项

1. A method for guiding an implement along a desired, straight-line path comprising:
a path-planning autopilot guiding a vehicle pulling the implement, the autopilot first guiding the vehicle along the desired, straight-line path; and, the autopilot then guiding the vehicle away from the desired, straight-line path along a tractrix such that the implement remains on the desired, straight-line path.