EP1288763B1 - Apparatus for controlling an agricultural vehicle - Google Patents

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EP1288763B1
EP1288763B1 EP02018503A EP02018503A EP1288763B1 EP 1288763 B1 EP1288763 B1 EP 1288763B1 EP 02018503 A EP02018503 A EP 02018503A EP 02018503 A EP02018503 A EP 02018503A EP 1288763 B1 EP1288763 B1 EP 1288763B1
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Eckehard Jeppe
Georg Eggenhaus
Peter Hieronymus
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/58—Rests or guides for relevant parts of the operator's body
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • G05G2009/04774—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks with additional switches or sensors on the handle
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02—Bases, casings, or covers
    • H01H9/06—Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. by the handle of a vacuum cleaner
    • H01H2009/066—Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. by the handle of a vacuum cleaner having switches mounted on a control handle, e.g. gear shift lever

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  • the invention relates to an agricultural vehicle, according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • a device for controlling an agricultural vehicle with a multi-function handle arranged in the driver's cab is known, on whose grip part a plurality of operating elements are arranged.
  • the control element is used to set first control functions, such as "lift / lower cutterbar", which can only be actuated by means of this control element.
  • the known device has a separate control panel with an associated electronic display unit, wherein the control panel has further controls for setting other second control functions that can not be actuated by controls of the multi-function handle.
  • the control functions that can be set by the operating elements of the control panel are represented in the electronic display unit by function symbols, so that the setting of the second control functions can be easily checked.
  • the first control functions associated with the multi-function handle are characterized in that they are used relatively frequently by the operator.
  • the category of second control functions there is one Hand movement of the operator from the multi-function handle to the control panel can be detected and operated, not the need for frequent use.
  • These second control functions include, for example, control functions that do not have to be performed while driving.
  • Object of the present invention is to develop a device for controlling an agricultural vehicle such that the ease of use for the driver is further increased.
  • an inventive agricultural vehicle has the features of claim 1.
  • the particular advantage of the inventively provided device is that with the provision of a selection / transfer control an assignment of usually rarely operable control functions to controls the multi-function handle is enabled.
  • Rarely operable actuating functions of a harvester such as pivoting grain tanker, adjust cutting work table length or adjust cutting angle cutting, can be easily transferred by pressing a single selection / transfer control on one or more controls, which are preferably designed as multiple controls of the multi-function handle become.
  • the driver can now on the corresponding control element of the multi-function handle the operate the appropriate control function without having to remove the hand from the multi-function handle.
  • the selection / transfer control element is arranged for example on the steering wheel or on the left armrest in an operating environment of the vehicle driver, so that he can operate this with the left hand or with one foot, without the right hand should be removed from the multi-function handle.
  • the selection / transfer control can also be attached to the multi-function handle itself, so that only the right hand of the driver is required for operation.
  • Another advantage of a vehicle according to the invention is that with a multiple control of the multi-function handle not only a frequently used first control function of the multifunction handle itself, but also at least a relatively rare control function of the remote control panel is actuated:
  • a selection / transfer Operating element which is arranged on the multi-function handle, a fixed assignment of the multiple operating element can be made to a first or second control function.
  • the selection / transfer control no menu selection in which the first selected the corresponding control function and the second, the selected control function is confirmed by pressing again.
  • a direct assignment of the control function to the multiple operating element takes place by actuating the selection / transfer operating element, so that the selection and the confirmation of the control function take place simultaneously. This considerably simplifies the setting of the corresponding control function.
  • the selection / transfer control element is designed as a multiple switch, so that by actuating it a single first control function and at least one second control functions are adjustable.
  • the position of the multiple switch in the first control function can be designed such that the multiple switch in contrast to the position in the second control functions simplified - that is, in particular with less resistance - can move to the starting position.
  • the driver is made clear even without looking that the multiple switch is again in the privileged switching position, which is assigned to the first control function.
  • the multiple switch can be configured as a rotary switch, wherein the respective switching positions are assigned function symbols for detecting the respective switching position.
  • the rotary switch may be formed as a thumbwheel, which projects in regions through the recess of a handle portion of the multi-function handle and wherein the control functions are each associated with detent positions.
  • the detent position of the first control function associated switching position is preferably formed stronger than the detent position of the second control function associated switching position, so that the operator can also quickly and easily the switch back into the first control function associated switching position can be moved back.
  • the detent positions of the rotary switch are perceptible haptically, wherein the different control functions are preferably perceived differently haptic. In this way, without looking at the multi-function handle, a desired adjustment of the control function can be made.
  • the device is used as a control unit in agricultural vehicles, such as forage harvesters and combine harvesters.
  • FIG. 1 a forage harvester 30 is shown.
  • the forage harvester 30 has an over-loading manifold 32 that can be actuated by means of a hydraulic cylinder 31. Furthermore, the forage harvester 30 has a pick-up 34 connected to the chassis via a feed-in unit 33, to which an intake screw 35, roller-down holder 36 and a support wheel 37 are fastened.
  • the forage harvester 30 has a driver's cab 38, in which a steering wheel 39 for steering the forage harvester 30 and a plurality of operating elements 40 for operating the aforementioned control functions are arranged.
  • the operating elements 40 which act on electrical or electromechanical way also not shown adjusting units of the forage harvester 30, are part of the device.
  • the device according to the invention consists essentially of a multi-function handle 1 and a selection / transfer control element 12, both of which are arranged in the driver's cab 38.
  • the multi-function handle 1 is arranged at such a height that the driver of the vehicle can grasp it with his right hand and operate the operating elements thereof with a few fingers.
  • the selection / transfer control element 12 may be arranged in the foot area as a foot switch 22, on the steering wheel 39, on the left armrest or on the multi-function handle 1 itself. Furthermore, the device may comprise an electronic display unit 2 designed as a monitor and a control panel 3.
  • the device described below is used for actuating positioning functions of a combine harvester. In the same way, however, the operation of corresponding, above-described actuating functions of the forage harvester 30 can also take place.
  • the multi-function handle 1 has a plurality of operating elements 4, 5, 6.
  • the operating element 4 is designed as a multiple control or dual control.
  • the multiple operating element is elliptical in shape and, by operating on relatively small radius opposite end portions, allows the combine harvester to be either raised or lowered. This is indicated by the function symbols 9 designed as arrows.
  • the on-off operating element 5 can be seen, by means of which the cutting mechanism can be switched on or off.
  • a reel control operating element is provided, which - like the cutting mechanism control operating element 4 - is designed as a multiple operating element.
  • a raising and lowering of the reel is effected:
  • Arrows are oriented as function symbols 9 in the sheet plane to the left and to the right, a forward and backward movement of the reel is effected.
  • the controls 4, 5, 6 relate to a category of first control functions that must be operated relatively frequently while driving the combine and while driving.
  • the multiple controls 4, 6 are preferably designed as a rocker or toggle switch.
  • the operating elements 4, 5, 6 are arranged in an upper region of a grip part 11 of the multifunction grip 1.
  • the multi-function handle 1 is movably mounted in a carrier housing 10, so that the direction of travel and / or the driving speed of the combine harvester can be controlled by advancing and retracting the multi-function handle 1.
  • a further control element 12 is arranged on the handle part 11, which is designed as a selection / transfer control.
  • the selection / transfer control element 12 has several switch positions (three switch positions), so that the assignment of the multiple control element 4 to the only first control function (basic function), namely raising / lowering cutting unit (SW), on the one hand and to two other second control functions on the other hand can be adjusted.
  • the second control functions relate to the setting. Of actuators that do not occur frequently and are usually made by means of controls 13 of the control panel 3.
  • the selection / transfer control element 12 is designed as a rotary switch, which protrudes partially through a slot-shaped recess of the handle portion 11.
  • This sub-area 14 serves to detect and rotate the selection / transfer control element 12, wherein the current switching position of the selection / transfer control element 12 is signaled by a circular recess 15 on an upper side 16 of the handle part 11.
  • the signaling is supported by a lens 41, which is arranged in the region of the recess 15. In this way, the function icon 17 can be enlarged.
  • the desired control function is effected by actuating the selection / transfer control element 12 designed as a thumbwheel, wherein the desired control function is set in a detent position in which the function symbol symbolizing the control function 17 is arranged in alignment with the recess 15.
  • the thumbwheel 12 has in the present embodiment 3 function symbols 17, wherein only a single is visible through the recess 15. This visible function symbol 17 corresponds to the desired control function, which can be operated with another operating element 4, which is permanently assigned to this selection / transfer operating element 12.
  • the setting of the selection / transfer control element 12 allows the setting of two other control functions, namely on the one hand, the "turn grain tank tube” and the "transverse pivoting of the cutting unit".
  • the first control function "raise / lower cutterbar” is signaled by the function symbol SW (17).
  • one of said control functions can be assigned directly to the multiple operating element 4, so that the corresponding control function can be set by the multiple operating element 4 as a function of the switching position of the selection / transfer operating element 12 ,
  • the first control function "lift / lower cutting unit" SW is set.
  • the knurled wheel 12 is designed so that it can be perceived haptically and has a corrugated surface structure 21 on the peripheral surface.
  • the operation of the thumbwheel 12 is latching, wherein three corresponding to the control functions detent positions are ingestible.
  • the switching positions can be perceived differently haptically, wherein, for example, the shape of the protruding portion 14 may be configured concave in a switching position and convex in another switching position.
  • this can also be provided with a stop, so that the operator can always be brought back by turning back the operating element 12 to the stop in the basic position in which the first control function is adjustable by the control element 4 ,
  • FIG. 3 are the function icons 17 of the control functions, which are adjustable by means of the control element 12, shown on the upper side 16 of the handle member 11 in the corresponding order of the switching positions.
  • the driver is signaled which control functions are adjustable by means of the knurled wheel 12.
  • the currently set control function results from the function symbol 17 which can be recognized by the lens 41 and the recess 15.
  • the function symbol 17, which is visible in the recess 15, can be designed to be illuminated.
  • this can be designed as a slide switch 42 which is linearly movable in different peel positions.
  • the slide switch 42 may for example have two positions, wherein in the first switching position, an automatic mode and in a second switching position, a manual operation of the actuatable by means of the controls 5 and 6 switching functions is set.
  • the side of the slide switch, the corresponding function icons can be arranged in a row, wherein the control function is carried out by adjusting the slide switch corresponding to the corresponding function symbol.
  • the function symbols may alternatively or in embodiments of the invention additionally be represented in the electronic display unit 2.
  • the control element 4 on the multi-function handle 1 wherein. the operator merely has to look at the ergonomically arranged monitor 2.
  • the selection / transfer control element 12 By pressing the selection / transfer control element 12 then the desired setting or assignment of the control function can be made.
  • the device allows a large part of the control functions, otherwise by remote control elements arranged 13 are operable to be transferred to the multi-function handle 1.
  • the second control function is directly and directly associated with a switching position of the selection / transfer control element 12.
  • the selection / transfer control element 43 is designed as a sliding element and serves to assign control elements 4, 5 and / or 6 to predetermined control functions.
  • a first position of the control element 43 could be done by pressing the button 5 ', a shutdown and reversal of the intake unit 33.
  • a pivoting of the roller hold-down device 36 can take place simultaneously with the reversing when the button 5 'is actuated.
  • the driver can preselect individually prior to each reversing by actuating the selection / transfer control element 43, which functional connection is desired, without having to remove the hand from the multi-function handle 1 for this purpose.
  • the corresponding controls 4, 5, 6 are arranged in a common plane on the handle part 11, so that they can be reached in a simple manner by means of a finger.
  • selection / transfer controls 12, 43 are for rare operations of positioning functions of the harvester provided, for example, pivot grain tank, set Schneidwerktischin, adjust manual bank cutter or set cutting angle cutter.
  • a selection / transfer control element 12, 43 directly set values of the harvester, which must also be set only from time to time in the working mode, the controls 5, 6 or assign.
  • the selection / transfer control elements 12, 43 may be arranged directly on the handle part 11.
  • a plurality of selection / transfer control elements 12, 43 may be provided, each of which is assigned to specific and defined operating elements 4, 5, 6.
  • the vehicle driver can assign the control functions 4, 5, 6 which can be preselected by the selection / transfer control elements 12, 43 to the relevant control elements 4.
  • This is advantageously effected by the selection / transfer control elements 12, 43 being in local proximity to the corresponding operating elements 4, 5, 6.
  • This functional linkage can additionally be supported on the grip part 11 by markings, for example connecting lines.

Abstract

A multi-functional handle (1) has a gripping portion with several control elements (4-6). A selection control element (12) select one of the control elements, at different positions to perform different functions. An Independent claim is also included for agricultural machine control device.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein landwirtschaftliches Fahrzeug, nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to an agricultural vehicle, according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Aus der DE 196 19 419 A1 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Steuern eines landwirtschaftlichen Fahrzeugs mit einem in der Fahrerkabine angeordneten Multifunktionsgriff bekannt, an dessen Griffteil eine Mehrzahl von Bedienelementen angeordnet sind. Das Bedienelement dient zur Einstellung von ersten Steuerfunktionen, wie beispielsweise "Schneidwerk heben/senken", die nur mittels dieses Bedienelementes betätigbar sind. Weiterhin weist die bekannte Vorrichtung ein gesondertes Bedienpult mit einer diesem zugeordneten elektronischen Anzeigeeinheit auf, wobei das Bedienpult weitere Bedienelemente aufweist zur Einstellung von weiteren zweiten Steuerfunktionen, die nicht durch Bedienelemente des Multifunktionsgriffes betätigbar sind. Die durch die Bedienelemente des Bedienpults einstellbaren Steuerfunktionen sind in der elektronischen Anzeigeeinheit durch Funktionssymbole dargestellt, so dass die Einstellung der zweiten Steuerfunktionen einfach überprüft werden können. Um den Bedienungskomfort und die Betriebssicherheit der Vorrichtung zu erhöhen, sind die dem Multifunktionsgriff zugeordneten ersten Steuerfunktionen dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie relativ häufig von der Bedienperson eingesetzt werden. Dem gegenüber besteht bei der Kategorie von zweiten Steuerfunktionen, die durch eine Handbewegung der Bedienperson vom Multifunktionsgriff zum Bedienpult erfasst und betätigt werden können, nicht die Notwendigkeit eines häufigen Gebrauchs. Diese zweiten Steuerfunktionen beinhalten beispielsweise Steuerfunktionen, die nicht während der Fahrt vorgenommen werden müssen.From the DE 196 19 419 A1 a device for controlling an agricultural vehicle with a multi-function handle arranged in the driver's cab is known, on whose grip part a plurality of operating elements are arranged. The control element is used to set first control functions, such as "lift / lower cutterbar", which can only be actuated by means of this control element. Furthermore, the known device has a separate control panel with an associated electronic display unit, wherein the control panel has further controls for setting other second control functions that can not be actuated by controls of the multi-function handle. The control functions that can be set by the operating elements of the control panel are represented in the electronic display unit by function symbols, so that the setting of the second control functions can be easily checked. In order to increase the ease of use and the reliability of the device, the first control functions associated with the multi-function handle are characterized in that they are used relatively frequently by the operator. On the other hand, in the category of second control functions, there is one Hand movement of the operator from the multi-function handle to the control panel can be detected and operated, not the need for frequent use. These second control functions include, for example, control functions that do not have to be performed while driving.

Zwar ist in der bekannten Vorrichtung am Multifunktionsgriff eine Menü-Bedientaste vorgesehen, mittels derer im Zusammenhang mit einem im Multifunktionsgriff integrierten Anzeigeelement den Bedienelementen des Multifunktionsgriffes unterschiedliche Steuerfunktionen zugewiesen werden können. Hierdurch kann die Anzahl der Bedienelemente an dem Multifunktionsgriff wesentlich reduziert werden. Nachteilig ist jedoch, dass zusätzlich in dem Multifunktionsgriff eine Anzeigeeinheit vorgesehen sein muss, die zur Gewährleistung der Betriebssicherheit erhöhten Sicherheitsanforderungen gerecht werden muss.Although a menu operating button is provided in the known device on the multi-function handle, by means of which different control functions can be assigned to the operating elements of the multi-function handle in connection with a display element integrated in the multifunction grip. As a result, the number of controls on the multi-function handle can be significantly reduced. The disadvantage, however, that in addition to the multi-function handle, a display unit must be provided, which has to meet increased safety requirements to ensure reliability.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Vorrichtung zum Steuern eines landwirtschaftlichen Fahrzeuges derart weiterzubilden, dass der Bedienungskomfort für den Fahrzeugführer weiter erhöht wird.Object of the present invention is to develop a device for controlling an agricultural vehicle such that the ease of use for the driver is further increased.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe weist ein erfindungsgemäßes landwirtschaftliches Fahrzeug die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 auf.To solve this problem, an inventive agricultural vehicle has the features of claim 1.

Der besondere Vorteil der erfindungsgemäß vorgesehenen Vorrichtung besteht darin, dass mit dem Vorsehen eines Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelementes eine Zuordnung von üblicherweise selten betätigbaren Steuerfunktionen zu Bedienelementen des Multifunktionsgriffes ermöglicht wird. Selten betätigbare Stellfunktionen einer Erntemaschine, wie beispielsweise Korntankrohr schwenken, Schneidwerktischlänge einstellen oder Schnittwinkel-Schneidwerk einstellen, können auf einfache Weise durch Betätigen eines einzigen Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelementes auf ein oder mehrere Bedienelemente, die vorzugsweise als Mehrfach-Bedienelemente ausgebildet sind, des Multifunktionsgriffs übertragen werden. Nach erfolgter Einstellung der gewünschten Steuerfunktion mittels des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelementes kann nun der Fahrzeugführer an dem entsprechenden Bedienelement des Multifunktionsgriffes die entsprechende Steuerfunktion betätigen, ohne dass er die Hand von dem Multifunktionsgriff entfernen müsste. Dabei ist das Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement beispielsweise am Lenkrad oder an der linken Armlehne in einem Betätigungsumfeld des Fahrzeugführers angeordnet, so dass er dieses mit der linken Hand oder mit einem Fuß betätigen kann, ohne dass die rechte Hand von dem Multifunktionsgriff entfernt werden müsste. Alternativ kann das Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement auch an dem Multifunktionsgriff selbst angebracht sein, so dass zur Bedienung lediglich die rechte Hand des Fahrzeugführers erforderlich ist.The particular advantage of the inventively provided device is that with the provision of a selection / transfer control an assignment of usually rarely operable control functions to controls the multi-function handle is enabled. Rarely operable actuating functions of a harvester, such as pivoting grain tanker, adjust cutting work table length or adjust cutting angle cutting, can be easily transferred by pressing a single selection / transfer control on one or more controls, which are preferably designed as multiple controls of the multi-function handle become. After setting the desired control function by means of the selection / transfer control element, the driver can now on the corresponding control element of the multi-function handle the operate the appropriate control function without having to remove the hand from the multi-function handle. In this case, the selection / transfer control element is arranged for example on the steering wheel or on the left armrest in an operating environment of the vehicle driver, so that he can operate this with the left hand or with one foot, without the right hand should be removed from the multi-function handle. Alternatively, the selection / transfer control can also be attached to the multi-function handle itself, so that only the right hand of the driver is required for operation.

Ein weiterer Vorteil eines erfindungsgemäßen Fahrzeugs besteht darin, dass mit einem Mehrfach-Bedienelement des Multifunktionsgriffes nicht nur eine häufig einzusetzende erste Steuerfunktion des Multifunktionsgriffes selbst, sondern darüber hinaus mindestens eine relativ seltene Steuerfunktion des ortsfern angeordneten Bedienpultes betätigbar ist: Durch Betätigung eines Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelementes, das an dem Multifunktionsgriff angeordnet ist, kann eine feste Zuordnung des Mehrfach-Bedienelements zu einer ersten oder zweiten Steuerfunktion hergestellt werden. Dabei erfolgt durch Betätigung des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelementes keine Menüauswahl, bei der zum ersten die entsprechende Steuerfunktion ausgewählt und zum zweiten die ausgewählte Steuerfunktion durch nochmalige Betätigung bestätigt wird. Nach der Erfindung erfolgt durch Betätigung des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelementes eine direkte Zuordnung der Steuerfunktion zu dem Mehrfach-Bedienelement, so dass die Auswahl und die Bestätigung der Steuerfunktion gleichzeitig erfolgt. Hierdurch wird die Einstellung der entsprechenden Steuerfunktion wesentlich vereinfacht.Another advantage of a vehicle according to the invention is that with a multiple control of the multi-function handle not only a frequently used first control function of the multifunction handle itself, but also at least a relatively rare control function of the remote control panel is actuated: By pressing a selection / transfer Operating element, which is arranged on the multi-function handle, a fixed assignment of the multiple operating element can be made to a first or second control function. In this case, by pressing the selection / transfer control no menu selection, in which the first selected the corresponding control function and the second, the selected control function is confirmed by pressing again. According to the invention, a direct assignment of the control function to the multiple operating element takes place by actuating the selection / transfer operating element, so that the selection and the confirmation of the control function take place simultaneously. This considerably simplifies the setting of the corresponding control function.

In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement als Mehrfachschalter ausgebildet, so dass durch Betätigung desselben eine einzige erste Steuerfunktion und mindestens eine zweite Steuerfunktionen einstellbar sind. Vorteilhaft kann die Stellung des Mehrfachschalters in der ersten Steuerfunktion derart ausgebildet sein, dass sich der Mehrfachschalter im Unterschied zu der Stellung in den zweiten Steuerfunktionen vereinfacht - dass heißt insbesondere mit geringerem Widerstand - in die Ausgangsposition bewegen lässt.In one embodiment of the invention, the selection / transfer control element is designed as a multiple switch, so that by actuating it a single first control function and at least one second control functions are adjustable. Advantageously, the position of the multiple switch in the first control function can be designed such that the multiple switch in contrast to the position in the second control functions simplified - that is, in particular with less resistance - can move to the starting position.

Damit wird dem Fahrer auch ohne Hingucken deutlich gemacht, dass sich der Mehrfachschalter wieder in der privilegierten Schaltstellung befindet, die der ersten Steuerfunktion zugeordnet ist.Thus, the driver is made clear even without looking that the multiple switch is again in the privileged switching position, which is assigned to the first control function.

Nach einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung kann der Mehrfachschalter als Drehschalter ausgebildet sein, wobei den jeweiligen Schaltstellungen Funktionssymbole zugeordnet sind zum Erkennen der jeweiligen Schaltstellung.According to one embodiment of the invention, the multiple switch can be configured as a rotary switch, wherein the respective switching positions are assigned function symbols for detecting the respective switching position.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann der Drehschalter als Rändelrad ausgebildet sein, das bereichsweise durch die Ausnehmung eines Griffteils des Multifunktionsgriffs herausragt und wobei den Steuerfunktionen jeweils Rastpositionen zugeordnet sind. Die Rastposition der der ersten Steuerfunktion zugeordneten Schaltstellung ist vorzugsweise stärker ausgebildet als die Rastposition der der zweiten Steuerfunktion zugeordneten Schaltstellung, so dass die Bedienperson auch schnell und einfach den Schalter wieder in die der ersten Steuerfunktion zugeordneten Schaltstellung zurückbewegt werden kann.According to a development of the invention, the rotary switch may be formed as a thumbwheel, which projects in regions through the recess of a handle portion of the multi-function handle and wherein the control functions are each associated with detent positions. The detent position of the first control function associated switching position is preferably formed stronger than the detent position of the second control function associated switching position, so that the operator can also quickly and easily the switch back into the first control function associated switching position can be moved back.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind die Rastpositionen des Drehschalters haptisch wahrnehmbar, wobei die unterschiedlichen Steuerfunktionen vorzugsweise unterschiedlich haptisch wahrnehmbar sind. Auf diese Weise kann ohne Hinsehen auf den Multifunktionsgriff eine gewünschte Einstellung der Steuerfunktion vorgenommen werden.According to a development of the invention, the detent positions of the rotary switch are perceptible haptically, wherein the different control functions are preferably perceived differently haptic. In this way, without looking at the multi-function handle, a desired adjustment of the control function can be made.

Weitere Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den weiteren Unteransprüchen.Further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the further subclaims.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert.An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings.

Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine schematische Seitenansicht eines Feldhäckslers,
Figur 2
eine schematische Darstellung einer Vorrichtung, die in einer Führerkabine des erfindungsgemäßen Feldhäckslers gemäß Figur 1 oder eines Mähdreschers angeordnet ist,
Figur 3
eine Draufsicht auf einen Multifunktionsgriff und
Figur 4
eine Seitenansicht des Multifunktionsgriffs.
Show it:
FIG. 1
a schematic side view of a forage harvester,
FIG. 2
a schematic representation of a device according to the invention in a cab of the forage harvester according to the invention FIG. 1 or a combine harvester is arranged,
FIG. 3
a top view of a multi-function handle and
FIG. 4
a side view of the multi-function handle.

Die Vorrichtung findet Einsatz als Bedieneinheit in landwirtschaftlichen Fahrzeugen, wie beispielsweise Feldhäckslern und Mähdreschern.The device is used as a control unit in agricultural vehicles, such as forage harvesters and combine harvesters.

In Figur 1 ist ein Feldhäcksler 30 dargestellt. Der Feldhäcksler 30 weist einen mittels Hydraulikzylinder 31 betätigbaren Überladekrümmer 32 auf. Ferner weist der Feldhäcksler 30 ein über ein Einzugsaggregat 33 mit der Chassis verbundenen Pick-up 34 auf, an dem eine Einzugsschnecke 35, Rollenniederhalter 36 sowie ein Stützrad 37 befestigt sind.In FIG. 1 a forage harvester 30 is shown. The forage harvester 30 has an over-loading manifold 32 that can be actuated by means of a hydraulic cylinder 31. Furthermore, the forage harvester 30 has a pick-up 34 connected to the chassis via a feed-in unit 33, to which an intake screw 35, roller-down holder 36 and a support wheel 37 are fastened.

Weiterhin weist der Feldhäcksler 30 eine Führerkabine 38 auf, in der ein Lenkrad 39 zum Lenken des Feldhäckslers 30 sowie eine Mehrzahl von Bedienelementen 40 zum Bedienen der vorgenannten Steuerfunktionen angeordnet sind. Die Bedienelemente 40, die auf elektrischem oder elektromechanischem Weg auch auf nicht dargestellte Stelleinheiten des Feldhäckslers 30 einwirken, sind Bestandteil der Vorrichtung. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung besteht im Wesentlichen aus einem Multifunktionsgriff 1 sowie einem Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement 12, die beide in der Führerkabine 38 angeordnet sind. Der Multifunktionsgriff 1 ist in einer solchen Höhe angeordnet, dass der Fahrzeuglenker diesen mit der rechten Hand umfassen und die Bedienelemente desselben mit wenigen Fingern betätigen kann. Das Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement 12 kann im Fußbereich als Fußschalter 22, am Lenkrad 39, an der linken Armlehne oder am Multifunktionsgriff 1 selbst angeordnet sein. Ferner kann die Vorrichtung eine als Monitor ausgebildeten elektronischen Anzeigeeinheit 2 sowie ein Bedienpult 3 umfassen.Furthermore, the forage harvester 30 has a driver's cab 38, in which a steering wheel 39 for steering the forage harvester 30 and a plurality of operating elements 40 for operating the aforementioned control functions are arranged. The operating elements 40, which act on electrical or electromechanical way also not shown adjusting units of the forage harvester 30, are part of the device. The device according to the invention consists essentially of a multi-function handle 1 and a selection / transfer control element 12, both of which are arranged in the driver's cab 38. The multi-function handle 1 is arranged at such a height that the driver of the vehicle can grasp it with his right hand and operate the operating elements thereof with a few fingers. The selection / transfer control element 12 may be arranged in the foot area as a foot switch 22, on the steering wheel 39, on the left armrest or on the multi-function handle 1 itself. Furthermore, the device may comprise an electronic display unit 2 designed as a monitor and a control panel 3.

Die im Folgenden beschriebene Vorrichtung dient zur Betätigung von Stellfunktionen eines Mähdreschers. In gleicher Art und Weise kann aber auch die Betätigung von entsprechenden, oben beschriebenen Stellfunktionen des Feldhäckslers 30 erfolgen.The device described below is used for actuating positioning functions of a combine harvester. In the same way, however, the operation of corresponding, above-described actuating functions of the forage harvester 30 can also take place.

Der Multifunktionsgriff 1 weist eine Mehrzahl von Bedienelementen 4, 5, 6 auf.The multi-function handle 1 has a plurality of operating elements 4, 5, 6.

Das Bedienelement 4 ist als Mehrfach-Bedienelement oder Zweifach-Bedienelement ausgebildet. Das Mehrfach-Bedienelement ist ellipsenförmig ausgebildet und ermöglicht durch Betätigung an gegenüberliegenden Endbereichen mit relativ kleinem Radius, dass das Schneidwerk eines Mähdreschers entweder gehoben oder gesenkt wird. Dies wird durch die als Pfeile ausgebildeten Funktionssymbole 9 kenntlich gemacht.The operating element 4 is designed as a multiple control or dual control. The multiple operating element is elliptical in shape and, by operating on relatively small radius opposite end portions, allows the combine harvester to be either raised or lowered. This is indicated by the function symbols 9 designed as arrows.

In unmittelbarem funktionellem Zusammenhang zu dem Mehrfach-Bedienelement 4 ist das Ein-Aus-Bedienelement 5 zu sehen, mittels dessen das Schneidwerk ein- bzw. ausgeschaltet werden kann. Zu diesem Zweck ist eine Ein-Taste 5' zum Einschalten des Schneidwerkes und zum anderen eine Aus-Taste 5" zum Ausschalten des Schneidwerkes vorgesehen.In immediate functional relation to the multiple operating element 4, the on-off operating element 5 can be seen, by means of which the cutting mechanism can be switched on or off. For this purpose, an on button 5 'for turning on the cutting mechanism and on the other hand an off button 5 "is provided for switching off the cutting mechanism.

Als weiteres Bedienelement 6 ist ein Haspelsteuerungs-Bedienelement vorgesehen, dass - wie das Schneidwerksteuerungs-Bedienelement 4 - als Mehrfach-Bedienelement ausgebildet ist. Beim Betätigen der in der Blattebene von Figur 2 nach oben und unten weisenden Bereiche des Bedienelementes 6 - kenntlich gemacht durch Pfeile 9 als Funktionssymbole - wird ein Heben und Senken der Haspel bewirkt: Beim Betätigen in Bereichen des Bedienelementes 6, in dem gemäß Figur 2 Pfeile als Funktionssymbole 9 in der Blattebene nach links und nach rechts orientiert sind, wird ein Vor- und Zurückbewegen der Haspel bewirkt.As a further control element 6, a reel control operating element is provided, which - like the cutting mechanism control operating element 4 - is designed as a multiple operating element. When pressing the in the sheet of FIG. 2 pointing up and down areas of the control element 6 - indicated by arrows 9 as function symbols - a raising and lowering of the reel is effected: When operating in areas of the control element 6, in accordance with FIG. 2 Arrows are oriented as function symbols 9 in the sheet plane to the left and to the right, a forward and backward movement of the reel is effected.

Die Bedienelemente 4, 5, 6 betreffen eine Kategorie von ersten Steuerfunktionen, die beim Fahren des Mähdreschers relativ häufig und während der Fahrt betätigt werden müssen.The controls 4, 5, 6 relate to a category of first control functions that must be operated relatively frequently while driving the combine and while driving.

Die Mehrfach-Bedienelemente 4, 6 sind vorzugsweise als Wipp- oder Kippschalter ausgebildet. Die Bedienelemente 4, 5, 6 sind in einem oberen Bereich eines Griffteils 11 des Multifunktionsgriffes 1 angeordnet.The multiple controls 4, 6 are preferably designed as a rocker or toggle switch. The operating elements 4, 5, 6 are arranged in an upper region of a grip part 11 of the multifunction grip 1.

Wie aus Figur 2 zu ersehen ist, ist der Multifunktionsgriff 1 in einem Trägergehäuse 10 beweglich gelagert, so dass die Fahrtrichtung und/oder die Fahrgeschwindigkeit des Mähdreschers durch Vorschieben und Zurückziehen des Multifunktionsgriffes 1 gesteuert werden kann.How out FIG. 2 can be seen, the multi-function handle 1 is movably mounted in a carrier housing 10, so that the direction of travel and / or the driving speed of the combine harvester can be controlled by advancing and retracting the multi-function handle 1.

Weiterhin ist an dem Griffteil 11 ein weiteres Bedienelement 12 angeordnet, das als Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement ausgebildet ist. Das Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement 12 weist mehrere Schaltstellungen (drei Schaltstellungen) auf, so dass die Zuordnung des Mehrfach-Bedienelements 4 zu der einzigen ersten Steuerfunktion (Grundfunktion), nämlich Schneidwerk heben/senken (SW), einerseits und zu zwei weiteren zweiten Steuerfunktionen andererseits eingestellt werden kann. Die zweiten Steuerfunktionen betreffen die Einstellung.von Stelleinheiten, die nicht häufig vorkommen und üblicherweise mittels Bedienelemente 13 des Bedienpultes 3 vorgenommen werden.Furthermore, a further control element 12 is arranged on the handle part 11, which is designed as a selection / transfer control. The selection / transfer control element 12 has several switch positions (three switch positions), so that the assignment of the multiple control element 4 to the only first control function (basic function), namely raising / lowering cutting unit (SW), on the one hand and to two other second control functions on the other hand can be adjusted. The second control functions relate to the setting. Of actuators that do not occur frequently and are usually made by means of controls 13 of the control panel 3.

Wie aus Figur 3 und 4 zu ersehen ist, ist das Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement 12 als Drehschalter ausgebildet, der bereichsweise durch eine schlitzförmige Ausnehmung aus dem Griffteil 11 herausragt. Dieser Teilbereich 14 dient zum Erfassen und Verdrehen des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12, wobei durch eine kreisförmige Ausnehmung 15 an einer Oberseite 16 des Griffteils 11 die aktuelle Schaltstellung des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 signalisiert wird. Die Signalisierung wird unterstützt durch eine Linse 41, die im Bereich der Ausnehmung 15 angeordnet ist. Auf diese Weise kann das Funktionssymbol 17 vergrößert dargestellt werden. Die gewünschte Steuerfunktion wird durch Betätigen des als Rändelrad ausgebildeten Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 bewirkt, wobei in einer Raststellung, in der das die Steuerfunktion symbolisierende Funktionssymbol 17 fluchtend zu der Ausnehmung 15 angeordnet ist, die gewünschte Steuerfunktion eingestellt ist. Das Rändelrad 12 weist im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel 3 Funktionssymbole 17 auf, wobei lediglich ein einziges durch die Ausnehmung 15 sichtbar ist. Dieses sichtbare Funktionssymbol 17 korrespondiert zu der gewünschten Steuerfunktion, die mit einem anderen Bedienelement 4, das fest diesem Auswahl/Ubergabe-Bedienelement 12 zugeordnet ist, betätigt werden kann.How out FIGS. 3 and 4 can be seen, the selection / transfer control element 12 is designed as a rotary switch, which protrudes partially through a slot-shaped recess of the handle portion 11. This sub-area 14 serves to detect and rotate the selection / transfer control element 12, wherein the current switching position of the selection / transfer control element 12 is signaled by a circular recess 15 on an upper side 16 of the handle part 11. The signaling is supported by a lens 41, which is arranged in the region of the recess 15. In this way, the function icon 17 can be enlarged. The desired control function is effected by actuating the selection / transfer control element 12 designed as a thumbwheel, wherein the desired control function is set in a detent position in which the function symbol symbolizing the control function 17 is arranged in alignment with the recess 15. The thumbwheel 12 has in the present embodiment 3 function symbols 17, wherein only a single is visible through the recess 15. This visible function symbol 17 corresponds to the desired control function, which can be operated with another operating element 4, which is permanently assigned to this selection / transfer operating element 12.

Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ermöglicht die Einstellung des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 die Einstellung von zwei weiteren Steuerfunktionen, nämlich zum einen das "Korntankrohr schwenken" sowie das "Querschwenken des Schneidwerks". Die erste Steuerfunktion "Schneidwerk heben/senken" wird durch das Funktionssymbol SW (17) signalisiert.In the present embodiment, the setting of the selection / transfer control element 12 allows the setting of two other control functions, namely on the one hand, the "turn grain tank tube" and the "transverse pivoting of the cutting unit". The first control function "raise / lower cutterbar" is signaled by the function symbol SW (17).

Je nach Stellung des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 lässt sich eine dieser genannten Steuerfunktionen dem Mehrfach-Bedienelement 4 direkt zuordnen, so dass in Abhängigkeit von der Schaltstellung des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 die entsprechende Steuerfunktion durch das Mehrfach-Bedienelement 4 eingestellt werden kann. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ist die erste Steuerfunktion "Schneidwerk heben/senken" SW eingestellt.Depending on the position of the selection / transfer control element 12, one of said control functions can be assigned directly to the multiple operating element 4, so that the corresponding control function can be set by the multiple operating element 4 as a function of the switching position of the selection / transfer operating element 12 , In the present embodiment, the first control function "lift / lower cutting unit" SW is set.

Das Rändelrad 12 ist haptisch wahrnehmbar ausgebildet und weist an der Umfangsfläche eine geriffelte Oberflächenstruktur 21 auf. Die Betätigung des Rändelrads 12 erfolgt rastend, wobei drei zu den Steuerfunktionen korrespondierende Rastpositionen einnehmbar sind.The knurled wheel 12 is designed so that it can be perceived haptically and has a corrugated surface structure 21 on the peripheral surface. The operation of the thumbwheel 12 is latching, wherein three corresponding to the control functions detent positions are ingestible.

Nach einer speziellen Ausführungsform des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 können die Schaltpositionen unterschiedlich haptisch wahrnehmbar sein, wobei beispielsweise die Formgebung des herausragenden Teilbereiches 14 in einer Schaltstellung konkavförmig und in einer anderen Schaltstellung konvexförmig ausgestaltet sein kann.According to a specific embodiment of the selection / transfer control element 12, the switching positions can be perceived differently haptically, wherein, for example, the shape of the protruding portion 14 may be configured concave in a switching position and convex in another switching position.

Nach einer alternativen Ausführungsform des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 kann dieses auch mit einem Anschlag versehen sein, so dass die Bedienperson stets durch Zurückdrehen des Bedienelementes 12 bis zum Anschlag in die Grundstellung bringbar ist, in der die erste Steuerfunktion durch das Bedienelement 4 einstellbar ist.According to an alternative embodiment of the selection / transfer control element 12, this can also be provided with a stop, so that the operator can always be brought back by turning back the operating element 12 to the stop in the basic position in which the first control function is adjustable by the control element 4 ,

In Figur 3 sind die Funktionssymbole 17 der Steuerfunktionen, die mittels des Bedienelementes 12 einstellbar sind, auf der Oberseite 16 des Griffteils 11 in der entsprechenden Reihenfolge der Schaltstellungen dargestellt. Hierdurch wird dem Fahrer signalisiert, welche Steuerfunktionen mittels des Rändelrades 12 einstellbar sind. Die aktuell eingestellte Steuerfunktion ergibt sich aus dem durch die Linse 41 und die Ausnehmung 15 erkennbaren Funktionssymbol 17. Zur weiteren Hervorhebung der aktuell eingestellten Steuerfunktion kann das Funktionssymbol 17, das in der Ausnehmung 15 sichtbar ist, beleuchtet ausgebildet sein.In FIG. 3 are the function icons 17 of the control functions, which are adjustable by means of the control element 12, shown on the upper side 16 of the handle member 11 in the corresponding order of the switching positions. As a result, the driver is signaled which control functions are adjustable by means of the knurled wheel 12. The currently set control function results from the function symbol 17 which can be recognized by the lens 41 and the recess 15. To further emphasize the currently set control function, the function symbol 17, which is visible in the recess 15, can be designed to be illuminated.

Nach einer alternativen Ausführungsform des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 kann dieses als Schiebeschalter 42 ausgebildet sein, der linear in verschiedene Schältpositionen bewegbar ist. Der Schiebeschalter 42 kann beispielsweise zwei Stellungen aufweisen, wobei in der ersten Schaltstellung ein Automatikbetrieb und in einer zweiten Schaltstellung ein manueller Betrieb der mittels der Bedienelemente 5 und 6 betätigbaren Schaltfunktionen eingestellt wird. Seitlich neben dem Schiebeschalter können die entsprechenden Funktionssymbole in einer Reihe angeordnet sein, wobei die Steuerfunktion durch Verstellung des Schiebeschalters korrespondierend zu dem entsprechenden Funktionssymbol erfolgt.According to an alternative embodiment of the selection / transfer control element 12, this can be designed as a slide switch 42 which is linearly movable in different peel positions. The slide switch 42 may for example have two positions, wherein in the first switching position, an automatic mode and in a second switching position, a manual operation of the actuatable by means of the controls 5 and 6 switching functions is set. The side of the slide switch, the corresponding function icons can be arranged in a row, wherein the control function is carried out by adjusting the slide switch corresponding to the corresponding function symbol.

Nach einer Ausführungsform außerhalb des Schutzbereichs von Anspruch 1 können die Funktionssymbole alternativ oder in Ausführungsformen der Erfindung zusätzlich in der elektronischen Anzeigeeinheit 2 dargestellt werden. Auf diese Weise wird eine einfache Zuordnung von Steuerfunktionen zu dem Bedienelement 4 auf dem Multifunktionsgriff 1 vorgenommen, wobei. die Bedienperson lediglich den Blick auf den ergonomisch angeordneten Monitor 2 richten muss. Durch Betätigen des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 kann dann die gewünschte Einstellung bzw. Zuordnung der Steuerfunktion vorgenommen werden.According to an embodiment outside the scope of claim 1, the function symbols may alternatively or in embodiments of the invention additionally be represented in the electronic display unit 2. In this way, a simple assignment of control functions is made to the control element 4 on the multi-function handle 1, wherein. the operator merely has to look at the ergonomically arranged monitor 2. By pressing the selection / transfer control element 12 then the desired setting or assignment of the control function can be made.

Vorteilhaft ermöglicht die Vorrichtung, dass ein Großteil der Steuerfunktionen, die ansonsten durch ortsfern angeordnete Bedienelemente 13 betätigbar sind, auf den Multifunktionsgriff 1 übertragen werden. Dabei ist die zweite Steuerfunktion unmittelbar und direkt einer Schaltstellung des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelements 12 zugeordnet.Advantageously, the device allows a large part of the control functions, otherwise by remote control elements arranged 13 are operable to be transferred to the multi-function handle 1. The second control function is directly and directly associated with a switching position of the selection / transfer control element 12.

Nach einer alternativen Ausführungsform gemäß Figur 4 ist ein Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement 43 an einer Rückseite des Griffteils 11 angeordnet. Das Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement 43 ist als Schiebeelement ausgebildet und dient dazu, den Bedienelementen 4, 5 und/oder 6 vorgegebene Steuerfunktionen zuzuordnen. In einer ersten Stellung des Bedienelementes 43 könnte mittels Betätigen der Taste 5' eine Stillsetzung und Reversierung des Einzugsaggregates 33 erfolgen. In der zweiten Stellung des Bedienelementes 43 kann bei Betätigen der Taste 5' gleichzeitig mit der Reversierung eine Verschwenkung des Rollenniederhalters 36 erfolgen. Vorteilhaft kann der Fahrer individuell vor jedem Reversieren durch Betätigen des Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelementes 43 voreinstellen, welcher funktionaler Zusammenhang erwünscht ist, ohne dass dafür die Hand von dem Multifunktionsgriff 1 entfernt werden müsste.According to an alternative embodiment according to FIG. 4 is a selection / transfer control 43 arranged on a rear side of the handle part 11. The selection / transfer control element 43 is designed as a sliding element and serves to assign control elements 4, 5 and / or 6 to predetermined control functions. In a first position of the control element 43 could be done by pressing the button 5 ', a shutdown and reversal of the intake unit 33. In the second position of the control element 43, a pivoting of the roller hold-down device 36 can take place simultaneously with the reversing when the button 5 'is actuated. Advantageously, the driver can preselect individually prior to each reversing by actuating the selection / transfer control element 43, which functional connection is desired, without having to remove the hand from the multi-function handle 1 for this purpose.

Vorteilhaft sind die entsprechenden Bedienelemente 4, 5, 6 in einer gemeinsamen Ebene am Griffteil 11 angeordnet, so dass diese auf einfache Weise mittels eines Fingers erreichbar sind.Advantageously, the corresponding controls 4, 5, 6 are arranged in a common plane on the handle part 11, so that they can be reached in a simple manner by means of a finger.

Die Verwendung der Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelemente 12, 43 ist für seltene Betätigungen von Stellfunktionen der Erntemaschine vorgesehen, beispielsweise Korntankrohr schwenken, Schneidwerktischlänge einstellen, manuelle Querneigung-Schneidwerk einstellen oder Schnittwinkel-Schneidwerk einstellen. Alternativ ist es auch möglich, mit einem Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelement 12, 43 direkt Einstellwerte der Erntemaschine, die ebenfalls nur von Zeit zu Zeit im Arbeitsbetrieb eingestellt werden müssen, den Bedienelementen 5, 6 oder zuzuordnen.The use of the selection / transfer controls 12, 43 is for rare operations of positioning functions of the harvester provided, for example, pivot grain tank, set Schneidwerktischlänge, adjust manual bank cutter or set cutting angle cutter. Alternatively, it is also possible with a selection / transfer control element 12, 43 directly set values of the harvester, which must also be set only from time to time in the working mode, the controls 5, 6 or assign.

Die Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelemente 12, 43 können zum einen unmittelbar am Griffteil 11 angeordnet sein. Vorteilhaft können mehrere Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelemente 12, 43 vorgesehen sein, die jeweils bestimmten und festgelegten Bedienelementen 4, 5, 6, zugeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise wird sichergestellt, dass der Fahrzeugführer die durch die Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelemente 12, 43 vorauswählbaren Steuerfunktionen den betreffenden Bedienelementen 4, 5, 6, zuordnen kann. Dies wird vorteilhafter Weise dadurch bewirkt, dass sich die Auswahl/Übergabe-Bedienelemente 12, 43 in örtlicher Nähe zu den korrespondierenden Bedienelementen 4, 5, 6, befinden. Diese funktionelle Verknüpfung kann zusätzlich durch Markierungen, beispielsweise Verbindungslinien, auf dem Griffteil 11 unterstützt werden.The selection / transfer control elements 12, 43 may be arranged directly on the handle part 11. Advantageously, a plurality of selection / transfer control elements 12, 43 may be provided, each of which is assigned to specific and defined operating elements 4, 5, 6. In this way, it is ensured that the vehicle driver can assign the control functions 4, 5, 6 which can be preselected by the selection / transfer control elements 12, 43 to the relevant control elements 4. This is advantageously effected by the selection / transfer control elements 12, 43 being in local proximity to the corresponding operating elements 4, 5, 6. This functional linkage can additionally be supported on the grip part 11 by markings, for example connecting lines.

Claims (9)

  1. An agricultural vehicle including an apparatus for controlling the agricultural vehicle, in particular a combine harvester, which is arranged in the driving cab in the region of operation of the vehicle driver, comprising a multi-functional handle which has a gripping portion with a plurality of operating elements, wherein the operating elements are so arranged that they can be reliably reached with one or two fingers of a hand, resting on the gripping portion, of the vehicle driver, and the operating elements serve for adjusting first control functions of the vehicle,
    characterised in that
    at least one operating element (4, 5, 6) of the multi-functional handle (1) is in the form of a multiple operating element, that at least one selection/transfer operating element (12) is arranged in an actuating environment of the vehicle driver in such a way that by actuation of the selection/transfer operating element (12) at least one adjustment of at least one further control function of the vehicle (30) can be directly associated with the multiple operating element and can be effected by actuation thereof, and wherein the selection/transfer operating element (12) is in the form of a multiple switch, wherein in dependence on the switching position thereof the correspondingly adjusted control function is displayed in optically accentuated fashion at the selection/transfer operating element (12).
  2. An agricultural vehicle according to claim 1 characterised in that the multi-functional handle (1) is coupled to an operating panel (3) including operating elements (13) and wherein at least one operating element of the multi-functional handle (1) is in the form of a multiple operating element (1), that a selection/transfer operating element (12) is arranged on the multi-functional handle (1) in such a way that by actuation of the selection/transfer operating element (12) adjustability of at least one predetermined second control function which is actually adjustable by the operating element (13) of the operating panel (3) is transferred by the same operating element (13) to the multiple operating element (4) so that the adjustability of the predetermined second control function can be effected by the actuation of the multiple operating element (4), and that the association of the second control function is visually displayed by function symbols (9).
  3. An agricultural vehicle according to claim 2 characterised in that the multiple switch (12) is in the form of a multi-stage rotary or slide switch, wherein functional symbols (9) arranged on the switch are directly associated with the switching positions of the switch.
  4. An agricultural vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 3 characterised in that the multiple operating element (4) is in the form of a rocker or toggle switch.
  5. An agricultural vehicle according to claim 3 or claim 4 characterised in that the rotary switch (13) is in the form of a knurled wheel which region-wise protrudes through an opening in the gripping portion (1) and has latching positions associated with the control functions.
  6. An agricultural vehicle according to claim 5 characterised in that the latching positions are haptically perceptible.
  7. An agricultural vehicle according to claim 5 or claim 6 characterised in that the latching positions are differently haptically perceptible.
  8. An agricultural vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 7 characterised in that the selection/transfer operating element (12) bears against an abutment in a switching position in which the multiple operating element (4) is associated with the first control function.
  9. An agricultural vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 8 characterised in that the functional symbol (9) associated with the currently prevailing switching position of the selection/transfer operating element (12) is illuminated.
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