JP2012055282A - Working machine for rice paddy field - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a working machine for rice paddy fields that can automatically stop and start an engine successfully based on a manual operation without giving an operator any unnecessary confusion.SOLUTION: A traveling machine 3 mounted with the engine includes a control device for controlling the operation of each part of the machine. The control device is configured to, with a key switch being on, automatically stop the engine along with an operation to stop the engine by an operation tool 53 that is one of operation tools 52, 53 which are two different operation tools and other operation tools than the key switch, and automatically start the engine along with an operation to start the engine by the operation tool 52 that is the other of the two operation tools 52, 53.

Description

  In the present invention, a working device is connected to a traveling machine body on which an engine is mounted, and the traveling machine body is provided with control means for controlling the operation of each part of the airframe, and the control means is in a state where a key switch is turned on. A paddy field configured to execute an engine automatic stop process for stopping the operation of the engine, and an engine automatic start process for starting the engine after stopping the operation of the engine in the engine automatic stop process. It relates to work equipment.

Conventionally, in the riding type rice transplanter as the paddy field work machine, there is a configuration described in Patent Document 1.
That is, when the key shift lever is turned on and the main shift lever is operated to the engine stop position as a specific position that causes the travel stop state, the seedling remaining amount sensor at that time causes the remaining amount of seedlings to be planted to be small. If it is, after executing the engine automatic stop process and stopping the operation of the engine by the engine automatic stop process, when the main shift lever is moved from the engine stop position to another operation position, The engine automatic start process is configured to be executed.
In short, the conventional configuration is configured to execute the engine automatic stop process and the engine automatic start process based on the operation of the same operation tool.

  In the above configuration, when performing seedling planting work as paddy field work in the field, for example, when performing work to replenish planted seedlings consumed by the work, the engine is stopped to stop the fuel. It is possible to suppress wasteful consumption and to reduce noise.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-94753

  The above-described conventional configuration is configured to execute the engine automatic stop process and the engine automatic start process based on the operation of the same operation tool (main transmission lever). There is a point.

  For example, the operator operates the operation tool to the engine stop position to stop the engine, and then performs another work such as a planting seedling replenishment work. However, the operator moves the operation tool to the engine stop position. If you take your hand off the operating tool after operating once, the operator's hand or clothes will hit the operating tool in an urgent way to move to another task and move unexpectedly. It is also conceivable that the tool is operated to return from the engine stop position to another operation position. In such a case, the engine is started against the operator's intention, and there is a risk of causing unnecessary confusion to the operator, such as accidentally starting the engine in a state where the engine should not be started. is there.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a paddy field work machine that can perform an engine automatic stop process and an engine automatic start process based on human operation without causing unnecessary disruption to an operator. is there.

In the paddy field working machine according to the present invention, a work device is connected to a traveling machine body equipped with an engine,
Control means for controlling the operation of each part of the aircraft is provided in the traveling aircraft,
In the state where the key switch is turned on, the control means stops the operation of the engine, and after stopping the operation of the engine by the engine automatic stop process, the engine is stopped. The engine automatic start process for starting is configured to be executed, and the first characteristic configuration is as follows:
The control means executes the engine automatic stop process in accordance with an operation for stopping the engine of any one of two different operating tools which are operating tools other than the key switch, and The engine automatic start process is executed in accordance with the operation for starting the engine of the other operation tool among the two operation tools.

  According to the first characteristic configuration, when an operation for stopping the engine is performed on any one of the two different operation tools which are operation tools other than the key switch, the engine automatic stop process is performed accordingly. It is executed and the engine operation stops. Then, after the operation of the engine is stopped in the engine automatic stop process, when the operation for starting the engine of the other operation tool of the two operation tools is performed, the engine automatic start process is executed accordingly. The engine will start.

  As described above, since the engine can be stopped or restarted based on the operation of the operation tool other than the key switch, the engine is stopped in a state where the operation is less troublesome, and the wasteful consumption of fuel is performed. Can be suppressed, and noise can be reduced.

  For example, in a configuration in which an operation for instructing execution of the engine automatic stop process and an operation for instructing execution of the engine automatic start process are executed with one operating tool, respectively, the operation for stopping the engine and the engine start-up process are performed. Separate operations such as operations must be performed with a single operating tool, which may be confusing when operated by the operator, and may cause confusion for the operator.

  However, since the engine automatic stop process is executed in accordance with the operation of one of the two different operation tools, and the engine automatic start process is executed in accordance with the operation of the other operation tool, By performing each operation with a separate operation tool, the operation for instructing the execution of the engine automatic stop process and the operation for instructing the execution of the engine automatic start process do not cause confusion for the operator. It can be performed well in the state.

  Therefore, it has been possible to provide a paddy field work machine that can execute the engine automatic stop process and the engine automatic start process on the basis of human operations without causing unnecessary confusion to the operator.

In addition to the first feature configuration, the second feature configuration of the present invention includes:
The one operating tool is configured to switch the operation state of the operation target by moving and operating along the normal operation area, and is moved to a predetermined operation position for stopping the engine connected to the normal operation area. Freely configured,
The control means is configured to execute the engine automatic stop process as the one operating tool is operated to a predetermined operation position for stopping the engine,
In the state where the one operation tool is operated to the predetermined operation position for stopping the engine, a position holding means capable of holding the position of the one operation tool is provided.

  According to the second characteristic configuration, when the work is executed on the field, one of the operation tools is operated along the normal operation area. And when stopping an engine, if one operation tool is operated to the predetermined operation position for engine stop connected to a normal operation area | region, a control means will perform an engine automatic stop process.

And when one operating tool is operated to the predetermined operation position for stopping the engine, one operating tool is held at the predetermined operating position by the position holding means, so that while the engine is stopped, Unless a special operation is performed, one of the operating tools does not return from the predetermined operating position for stopping the engine to the normal operating area.
As a result, it is easy for the operator to recognize that the engine is stopped by executing the engine automatic stop process, and the possibility of erroneous operation is reduced.

In addition to the second feature configuration, the third feature configuration of the present invention includes:
The position holding means is constituted by an elastic pressing type detent mechanism that gives a movement resistance to an operation between the normal operation region of the one operation tool and the predetermined operation position for stopping the engine. It is in.

  According to the third characteristic configuration, one of the operating tools is provided with a movement resistance for the operation between the normal operation region and the predetermined operation position for stopping the engine by the detent mechanism as the position holding unit. After the operation tool is operated at the predetermined operation position for stopping the engine, not only is the position maintained at the predetermined operation position, but also when the operation tool is operated along the normal operation area, the operation error of the operator Therefore, it is possible to prevent movement to a predetermined operation position for stopping the engine.

  Therefore, when paddy field work is being performed in the field without the need to stop the engine, one operating tool is prevented from moving to a predetermined operation position for stopping the engine due to an erroneous operation, so that the operation of the engine is prevented. It becomes easy to avoid stopping unexpectedly.

In addition to any of the first feature configuration to the third feature configuration, the fourth feature configuration of the present invention,
The control means is configured to control the operation of an actuator that drives the working device to move up and down, and when executing the engine automatic stop process, the actuator is arranged so that the working device is positioned at a set position. There exists in the point comprised so that the raising / lowering operation process to operate may be performed.

  According to the fourth characteristic configuration, when the engine automatic stop process is executed, the control means also executes the lifting operation process, so that the engine can be stopped and the work device can be positioned at the set position.

  In a paddy field machine, there are, for example, a seedling planting device, a chemical spraying device, or a fertilizer device as a working device, but if it is a seedling planting device, it is raised and lowered to a position where it is easy to replenish seedlings as the set position. Similarly, in the medicine spraying apparatus and the fertilizer application apparatus, the set position can be raised and lowered to an appropriate position in order to replenish the consumed medicine and fertilizer.

  Therefore, the engine can be stopped in a state where the working device is moved up and down to the set position, and another operation performed in the engine stopped state can be easily performed.

In addition to the fourth feature configuration, the fifth feature configuration of the present invention includes:
The control means is configured to execute the engine automatic stop process after executing the lifting operation process in accordance with an operation for stopping the engine of the one operation tool.

  According to the fifth feature configuration, the engine automatic stop process is executed after the lift operation process is executed. For example, when an actuator operated by driving the engine such as a hydraulic cylinder is used as an actuator. Even so, the engine can be stopped after the working device is appropriately raised and lowered to the set position.

In addition to any of the first to fifth feature configurations, the sixth feature configuration of the present invention includes:
The working device is a seedling planting device having a planting mechanism for cutting out planted seedlings one by one from a mat seedling placed on a seedling table and planting the seedlings on a rice field.

  According to the sixth characteristic configuration, the mat seedling placed on the seedling table is consumed as the planting operation is performed, so it is necessary to replenish when the mat seedling on the seedling table decreases. If the reserve seedling is placed on the reserve seedling stand of the traveling machine body, the seedling can be replenished while traveling is stopped in the field.

  Therefore, when performing such seedling replenishment work, the engine can be stopped during the mat seedling replenishment work by executing the engine automatic stop process, and wasteful consumption of fuel can be suppressed or noise can be reduced. Reduction can be achieved.

It is a whole side view of a riding type rice transplanter. It is a whole top view of a riding type rice transplanter. It is a power system diagram. It is a power system diagram. It is a side view which shows the operation structure of a main transmission. It is a top view which shows the operation structure of a main transmission. It is a front view which shows the operation structure of a main transmission. It is a top view of the guide plate for gear shifting operation. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the guide plate and position holding means for gear shifting operation. It is a side view which shows the linkage state of the main transmission lever and brake operation. It is a side view which shows the linkage state of the main transmission lever and brake operation. It is a side view which shows the linkage state of the main transmission lever and brake operation. It is a control block diagram. It is a figure which shows a power supply state. It is a figure which shows the display content of an information display part. It is a flowchart of control operation. It is a flowchart of control operation. It is a flowchart of control operation. It is a flowchart of control operation.

  Hereinafter, the case where the embodiment of the paddy field machine concerning the present invention is applied to riding type rice transplanter is described based on a drawing.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a riding type rice transplanter according to an embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a pair of left and right steering operations and front wheels 1 and 1 that can be driven, and a pair of left and right rear wheels 2 and 2 that can be driven. And a seedling planting device 4 as a working device is connected to a rear portion of the traveling vehicle body 3 via a link mechanism 6 so as to be driven up and down by a hydraulic cylinder 5 as an actuator. The fertilizer application device 7 is provided at the rear of the vehicle body.

  A transmission case 9 that pivotally supports the front wheel 1 is connected and fixed to the front part of the body frame 8 in the traveling body 3, and a rear transmission case 10 that pivotally supports the rear wheel 2 is disposed at the rear part of the body frame 8. It is supported to roll freely. An engine 12 is mounted horizontally on a front frame 11 extending forward from the mission case 9 and covered with a bonnet 13, and the front wheel 1 is operated on a boarding operation part located behind the engine 12. A steering handle 14, a driving seat 15, a driving unit step 16 and the like are provided for operating in the direction of the vehicle. Further, on the left and right of the front part of the machine body, there are provided a preliminary seedling table 17 for placing and storing the preliminary seedlings in a plurality of stages. ing.

  The seedling planting device 4 mounts seedlings for six strips, cuts out seedlings one by one from the lower end of the seedling platform 21 and the seedling platform 21 that are reciprocally moved laterally by a set stroke, and transplants them into the field. Six sets of rotary planting mechanisms 22 and three grounding floats 23 for leveling the planting site are provided.

  The fertilizer application device 7 is mounted on the traveling machine 3 between the driver's seat 15 and the seedling planting device 4, and a fertilizer hopper 24 for storing granular fertilizer and a set amount of fertilizer in the fertilizer hopper 24 are set. An unwinding mechanism 25, an electric blower 28 for wind-feeding the unloaded fertilizer to the groove forming device 27 provided on each grounded float 23 via the supply hose 26, and the like are formed on the surface G by the groove forming device 27. It is configured to send fertilizer into the groove and bury it.

  1 and 2 are omitted for the sake of clarity, but as shown in FIG. 13, the center line in the next planting operation process is shown on the left and right sides of the seedling planting device 4 as a table. A rotary marker 29 for drawing on G is provided so as to be switchable between an action posture that protrudes outward by the operation of the electric motor 30 and a retraction posture that retreats toward the inside of the machine body.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main transmission 41 (an example of an operation target) including a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission (HST) that is belt-linked to the engine 12 is provided on a side surface of the transmission case 9. The outputs are input to the mission case 9 and branched into a working system and a traveling system. Only the forward rotation power is taken out by the one-way clutch 42, and the planted clutch which can be operated by the electric motor 40a and the inter-gear transmission mechanism 43 capable of six-speed gear shifting by manual operation. The power is taken out from the working power take-out shaft (PTO shaft) 45 via 40 and transmitted to the seedling planting device 4.

  The branched traveling system power is shifted to high and low by a gear-type sub-transmission 47 as an example of a traveling transmission, and then branched again to the front wheel system and the rear wheel system. It is transmitted to the left and right front wheels 1 via a differential device 48 that can be differentially locked, and the power of the rear wheel system is transmitted to the rear transmission case 10 via a transmission shaft 49 and left and right via a multi-plate type side clutch 50. Is transmitted to the rear wheel 2. The rear transmission case 10 is equipped with a multi-plate brake 51 for stopping the airframe, and this brake 51 is a stepping-operated brake operating tool 52 (the other operating tool provided at the right foot of the driving unit step 16). Example) is mechanically linked.

  The main transmission 41 is operated for shifting by a main transmission lever 53 (an example of one operation tool) as a transmission operation tool provided on the left side of the steering handle 14, and the auxiliary transmission 47 is provided for the driver seat 15. Switching operation is performed by an auxiliary transmission lever 54 provided on the left side.

  Although the detailed structure is not shown, the left and right side clutches 50 are automatically operated in conjunction with the steering of the front wheels 1, and the front wheels 1 are moved by the steering handle 14 based on the detected value of the turning angle sensor S1. When it is detected that the vehicle has been steered to the left or right by a set angle (for example, 30 °) or more, the side clutch 50 of the rear wheel 2 that is inside the turning is automatically turned off, and smooth and small turning is achieved. It is comprised so that turning may be performed.

Next, the shift operation structure of the main transmission 41 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, a support bracket 56 is fixed to a handle post 55 erected so as to support the steering handle 14, and a detent plate 58 is attached to a left end portion of the support bracket 56 via a support shaft 57. Is supported by the detent plate 58 so as to be able to swing left and right around the fulcrum b. A relay rotation member 60 is supported on a support frame 59 for standingly supporting the handle post 55 so as to be rotatable about a lateral fulcrum c. The relay rotation member 60 and the detent plate 58 are connected via a linkage rod 61. Furthermore, the relay rotation member 60 and the speed change arm 63 connected to the speed change operation shaft 62 of the main transmission 41 are linked via an operation rod 64.

  A guide plate 65 is fixed to the support bracket 56 and extends downward from a base portion of the main transmission lever 53 into a stepped guide groove 66 formed in the guide plate 65 as shown in FIG. The guide rod 53a is penetrated, and the detent plate 58 is moved forward and backward by swinging the main transmission lever 53 back and forth along a predetermined step operation path by the engagement guide action of the guide groove 66 and the guide rod 53a. On the other hand, the main transmission 41 can be shifted in the range from the forward range to the reverse range by rotating it.

As shown in FIG. 8, the stepped portion of the stepped operation path corresponds to the neutral position N of the main transmission 41, the forward shift operating path F is formed in front of the forward side neutral position Nf, and the reverse side neutral position Nr. As shown in FIG. 5, a detent roller 69 supported on the free end of the cantilever spring lever 68 is elastically engaged with nine recesses 67 formed in parallel on the outer periphery of the detent plate 58, as shown in FIG. By engaging, the main speed change lever 53 can be held at the respective forward shift positions of the fifth forward speed (F1 to F5), the neutral position N, and the third reverse speed (R1 to R3).
That is, each of the forward shift operation path F, the reverse change operation path R, and the neutral position N corresponds to the normal operation region Z.

  Further, a torsion spring 70 is provided at a fulcrum b that is the center of the operation of the main transmission lever 53 in the lateral direction, and the main transmission lever 53 is always urged to swing around the fulcrum b. Accordingly, when the main transmission lever 53 is operated to the neutral position N, the main transmission lever 53 is urged and moved from the reverse side neutral position Nr toward the forward side neutral position Nf.

  As shown in FIG. 8, an engine stop position ES as a predetermined operation position for stopping the engine is set on the laterally outer side of the forward side neutral position Nf in the guide groove 66, and the guide rod 53a of the main transmission lever 53 is set. Is provided on the guide plate 65 with a stop position detection switch S2 for detecting that the engine has been operated to the engine stop position ES.

A position holding means A is provided that can hold the position of the main transmission lever 53 while the main transmission lever 53 is operated to the engine stop position ES.
The position holding means A is constituted by an elastic pressing type detent mechanism that gives a movement resistance to the operation between the normal operation region Z of the main transmission lever 53 and the engine stop position ES.

Next, the position holding means A comprising this detent mechanism will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the guide plate 65 is provided. When the main speed change lever 53 is operated from the forward speed change operation path F or the reverse speed change operation path R to the neutral position N, the torsion spring 70 The movement to the engine stop position ES against the urging force is restrained, and the operation to the engine stop position ES by manual operation is allowed, and after the operation to the engine stop position ES, the main shift is performed. The lever 53 is configured to restrain the movement to the forward neutral position Nf (main transmission lever 53 is held at the engine stop position ES).

In other words, a roller 72 is provided at one end of a swing arm 71 supported on a guide plate 65 so as to be swingable around a vertical axis, and the roller 72 is provided at the other end of the guide groove 66 in a passing area (advanced). The coil spring 73 is provided to swing and urge so as to enter the operation path between the side neutral position Nf and the engine stop position ES. The swing arm 71 resists the guide plate 65 against the biasing force of the coil spring 73. The position is regulated at a predetermined position in contact with the formed contact portion 74.
That is, the main speed change lever 53 can be received by the roller 72 so that the position can be held against the biasing force of the torsion spring 70, and the roller 72 can be retracted by manually operating the main speed change lever 53. At this position, the swing arm 71 is configured to stop.

  As a result, the main speed change lever 53 operated to the neutral position N can be held at the forward side neutral position Nf and moved to the engine stop position ES, and the main speed change lever 53 can be manually operated. To the engine stop position ES, and after the engine stop position ES is operated, the main transmission lever 53 is restrained from moving to the forward neutral position Nf (the main transmission lever 53 is stopped). Position hold at position ES). However, it is permitted to operate from the engine stop position ES to the forward neutral position Nf by operating the main transmission lever 53 by manual operation.

  When the main transmission lever 53 is operated to the engine stop position ES, the operation portion of the stop position detection switch S2 is operated, the stop position detection switch S2 is turned on, and when the main transmission lever 53 is operated to the forward side neutral position Nf, the stop position is detected. The detection switch S2 is turned off.

Next, a link structure between the main transmission lever 53 and the brake operation tool 52 will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the brake operating tool 52 for stopping the fuselage is depressed in the forward traveling state in which the main transmission lever 53 is operated in the forward transmission operation path F or the reverse traveling state in which the main transmission lever 53 is operated in the reverse transmission operation path R. The main transmission lever 53 and the brake operation tool 52 are linked and linked so that the main transmission lever 53 is forcibly returned to the neutral position N.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 10, a check operation member 81 is provided behind the transmission operation unit so as to be swingable back and forth around the fulcrum e. The check operating member 81 is provided with a check fitting 81a whose position can be finely adjusted around a fulcrum f by an adjusting bolt 81b. The front edge of the check operation member 81 is located above the fulcrum c of the relay rotating member 60. The second contact pin 83 is configured to face the first contact pin 82 provided at the location from the rear, and the front edge portion of the check fitting 81 a is provided at a location below the fulcrum c of the relay rotation member 60. It is deployed to face the rear from the back.

  On the other hand, a check operation arm 85 is fixed to the other end portion of the pedal support shaft 84 to which the brake operation tool 52 is connected, and the check member is pivotally supported on the boss member 86 pivotally supported on the free end of the check operation arm 85. A rear end portion of the push-pull rod 87 extending rearward from the lower end of the operating member 81 is inserted and connected. Here, the push-pull rod 87 is inserted and supported so as to be slidable back and forth only within a certain range with respect to the boss member 86 and is pushed by a compression coil spring 88 that is preliminarily initially compressed and externally fitted to the push-pull rod 87. The pull rod 87 is slid to the front slide limit with respect to the boss member 86.

  FIG. 10 shows a state in which the brake gear 52 is not depressed and the main transmission lever 53 is at the forward fifth speed F5, which is the highest forward speed. FIG. 11 shows that the brake gear 52 is not depressed. A state is shown in which the speed change lever 53 is at the reverse third speed R3 which is the maximum reverse speed.

  When the brake operating tool 52 is stepped on when the main speed change lever 53 is in the forward speed change operation path F (for example, the state shown in FIG. 10), the check operating arm 85 is pushed by rotating counterclockwise in the figure. The pulling rod 87 is projected forward (leftward in the figure), and the check operating member 81 is swung clockwise around the fulcrum e. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 12, the check operation member 81 presses and presses the first contact pin 82 forward, and the relay rotation member 60 is forcibly rotated counterclockwise around the fulcrum c. 53 is returned toward the neutral position N.

  When the main transmission lever 53 reaches the neutral position N, the second contact pin 83 also comes into contact with the check fitting 81a, and the first contact pin 82 and the second contact located on both the upper and lower sides of the fulcrum c. Since the pins 83 both come into contact with the check operation member 81, the relay rotation member 60 is held in a fixed posture in which the main transmission lever 53 is in the neutral position N. In addition, the check operation member 81 itself that is in contact with the first contact pin 82 and the second contact pin 83 cannot be rotated further clockwise. In addition, by adjusting the position of the check fitting 81a of the check operation member 81, the first contact pin 82 and the second contact pin 83 are brought into contact with the check operation member 81 so that the relay rotation member 60 is accurately neutralized. Can be restored.

  Here, the initial compression force applied by the compression coil spring 88 is set to be larger than the operating force required for forcibly moving the main transmission lever 53, and until the main transmission lever 53 reaches the neutral position N, The compression coil spring 88 is not compressed and deformed by an operation reaction force. Then, after the main transmission lever 53 reaches the neutral position N, when the brake operation tool 52 is further depressed, the check operation arm 85 moves against the push-pull rod 87 which cannot move forward, and the compression coil spring 88. Is further compressed and deformed, and is rotated counterclockwise in the figure to ensure a sufficient brake operation stroke.

  Further, when the brake operating tool 52 is depressed while the main speed change lever 53 is in the reverse speed change operation path R (for example, the state shown in FIG. 11), the check operation arm 85 is pushed by rotating counterclockwise in the figure. The pulling rod 87 is protruded forward (leftward in the figure), and the check operating member 81 is swung clockwise around the fulcrum e. As a result, the check fitting 81a of the check operation member 81 presses and presses the second contact pin 83 forward, the relay turning member 60 is forcibly turned clockwise around the fulcrum c, and the main transmission lever 53 is in the neutral position. Returned toward the N side. When the main transmission lever 53 reaches the neutral position N, the first contact pin 82 also contacts the check fitting 81a of the check braking member 81, and the first contact located on both the upper and lower sides of the fulcrum c. Since the pin 81 and the second contact pin 83 are in contact with the check operation member 81, the relay rotation member 60 is held in a fixed posture in which the main transmission lever 53 is in the neutral position N.

  Also in this case, the compression coil spring 88 is not compressed and deformed by the operation reaction force until the main transmission lever 53 reaches the neutral position N, and after the main transmission lever 53 reaches the neutral position N, further braking is performed. When the operation tool 52 is stepped on, the restraining operation arm 85 is rotated counterclockwise in the figure while further compressing and deforming the compression coil spring 88 with respect to the push-pull rod 87 which has become unable to move forward.

The auxiliary transmission 47 is configured to be switchable in two stages: a planting shift state as a shifting state for paddy field work and a road traveling shift state as another shifting state at a higher speed than the planting shift state. The auxiliary transmission 47 is configured to be operated by an auxiliary transmission lever 54 provided on the left side of the driver seat 15.
The sub transmission lever 54 can be switched between a “planting position” corresponding to the planting shift state and a “road traveling position” corresponding to the road traveling shift state. The sub transmission lever 54 is set to the “planting position”. An auxiliary transmission sensor S3 is provided for detecting whether or not the operation is being performed.

Next, the structure for performing automatic raising / lowering control about the seedling planting apparatus 4 is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 13, the rear part of the center ground float 23 around the horizontal axis P is supported by a support arm 31 so as to be swingable up and down, and a float sensor comprising a potentiometer for detecting the height of the ground float 23. S4 is provided, and while the grounding float 23 follows the ground surface G as the aircraft progresses, the height of the center grounding float 23 relative to the seedling planting device 4 based on the detection value of the float sensor S4, in other words, The height of the seedling planting device 4 from the surface G can be detected.

  The hydraulic cylinder 5 is provided with a control valve 32 for supplying and discharging hydraulic oil. When the hydraulic oil is supplied to the hydraulic cylinder 5 by the control valve 32, the hydraulic cylinder 5 contracts and the seedling planting device is operated. When 4 rises and hydraulic oil is discharged from the hydraulic cylinder 5 by the control valve 32, the hydraulic cylinder 5 is extended and the seedling planting device 4 is lowered.

  Then, the detection value of the float sensor S4 is input to a control device H as a control unit configured with a microcomputer, and the control device H is configured so that the detection value of the float sensor S4 is maintained at the set value for raising and lowering. Then, the hydraulic cylinder 5 is expanded and contracted by operating the control valve 32. Thus, the seedling planting device 4 is maintained at the set height from the surface G. Such a control operation by the control device H corresponds to automatic elevation control.

  A link angle sensor S5 including a potentiometer that detects the elevation angle of the link mechanism 6 with respect to the traveling machine body 3 is provided, and a detection value of the link angle sensor S5 is input to the control device H, so that the link mechanism for the traveling machine body 3 is provided. By detecting the angle 6, the height of the seedling planting device 4 relative to the traveling machine body 3 can be detected.

  The seedling planting device 4 is supported by a link mechanism 6 so as to be able to roll around a longitudinal axis, and is provided with a left / right tilt angle sensor S6, and the tilt angle of the seedling planting device 4 with respect to the horizontal plane (field G) is determined in the horizontal direction. It is configured to be detected by a left / right tilt angle sensor S6 (see FIG. 13). Although not described in detail, a rolling mechanism 33 is provided at the rear upper part of the link mechanism 6 so as to be capable of changing and changing the right and left inclined posture of the seedling planting device 4 with respect to the traveling machine body 3, and the rolling mechanism 33 is a seedling planting device. 4 is provided with an electric motor 33a that can freely change the right and left inclination angles.

  The control device H is configured to control the electric motor 33a so that the horizontal inclination angle of the seedling planting device 4 with respect to the horizontal plane detected by the horizontal inclination sensor S6 becomes the set inclination angle. As a result, the seedling planting device 4 is automatically maintained at the set inclination angle. Such a control operation by the control device H corresponds to automatic rolling control.

  An information display unit 36 using a liquid crystal display panel is provided at the center of the front panel 35 located in front of the driver seat 15. Although not described in detail, the information display unit 36 displays, for example, that the remaining amount of seedlings has been reduced on the seedling table 21 or that the voltage of the battery V has decreased, and various other types. Information is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the information display unit 36 is provided with a 4-digit numerical value display unit 37 for displaying the accumulated operation time (hour meter) and the engine speed. The numerical value display unit 37 can display not only the hour meter and the engine speed, but also an alphabet and an * mark. It comes to use. Incidentally, FIG. 15A shows a full lighting state in which all segments of the numerical value display section 37 are lit, and FIG. 15B shows a display example on the hour meter. FIGS. 15C and 15D show display examples in engine stop control, as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 13, an operation lever 38 for switching the work state is provided on the lower right side of the steering handle 14 (not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2). The operation state is switched by operation. The operation lever 38 has a first raised position U1, a second raised position U2, a lower first lowered position D1, a second lowered position D2, a rear right marker position R, and a front left marker position L from the neutral position N. It is configured to be operable in the cross direction and is urged to return to the neutral position N, and the operation position of the operation lever 38 is input to the control device H.

Based on the command of the operation lever 38, the raising / lowering operation of the seedling planting device 4 can be commanded, and in the lowered state, the automatic lifting control and the automatic rolling control can be commanded.
For example, in the case of turning on the shore, once the operation lever 38 is operated from the neutral position N to the second ascending position U2, the planting clutch 40 is operated in the disengaged state to perform automatic elevation control and automatic operation. The rolling control is stopped and the seedling planting device 4 is raised.
When the turning travel is finished and the operation lever 38 is operated to the second lowered position D2 (operating to the second lowered position D2 and returning to the neutral position N), the seedling planting device 4 is lowered and the center grounding float is moved. When 23 comes into contact with the rice field G, automatic lifting control and automatic rolling control are started, and the seedling planting device 4 comes into contact with the rice field G and stops.
After operating the operating lever 38 to the second lowered position D2 and returning to the neutral position N, after traveling to the seedling planting start position, operating the operating lever 38 again to the second lowered position D2, automatic lifting control and automatic In a state in which the rolling control is activated, the planting clutch 40 is turned on and the planting operation is switched to a state where the planting operation is performed.

  When the operating lever 38 is operated to the right marker position R (when the operating lever 38 is operated to the right marker position R and then released to return to the neutral position N), the right marker 29 is operated to the operating posture, and the operating lever 38 is moved to the left. When the marker position L is operated (when the left marker position L is operated and then the hand is released to return to the neutral position N), the left marker 29 is operated to the action posture. The marker 29 on the side corresponding to the next work process is operated to the acting posture.

  And if the operation lever 38 is operated to the 1st raising position U1, while the operation lever 38 is maintained in the 1st raising position U1, the seedling planting apparatus 4 will be raised. Thereafter, when the operator releases the hand and the operation lever 38 returns to the neutral position N, the ascent is stopped.

  When the operation lever 38 is operated to the first lowered position D1, the seedling planting device 4 is lowered while the operation lever 38 is maintained at the first lowered position D1. Thereafter, when the operator releases his / her hand and the operation lever 38 returns to the neutral position N, the descent is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 13, detection values of the stop position detection switch S2, the auxiliary transmission sensor S3, and the left / right inclination angle sensor S6 are input to the control device H. In addition to this, the front wheel 1 associated with the operation of the steering handle 14 A turning angle sensor S1 for detecting the turning angle of the engine, an engine speed sensor S7 for detecting the number of revolutions of the engine 12, a cooling water temperature sensor S8 for detecting the temperature of the cooling water of the engine 12, and a brake provided in the operation unit step 16 A brake sensor S9 that detects that the operation tool 52 has been depressed, a rear wheel rotation sensor S10 that detects the rotational speed of the axles of the rear wheels 2 on both the left and right sides, and a front and rear inclination angle from the horizontal posture of the traveling machine body 3 are detected. Front / rear inclination angle sensor S11, azimuth sensor S12 for detecting the direction of the traveling vehicle body, and seating switch for detecting whether or not the driver is seated on the driver's seat 15. S13, bonnet 13 Bonnet close detection sensor S14 for detecting whether it is opened provided, is also arranged to be inputted to the control device H of this information. In addition, voltage detection means (not shown) for detecting the voltage of the battery V is provided.

FIG. 14 shows a power supply state to the control device H and other electrical components. As shown in this figure, the control device H has a key switch 90 operated by a key K in a power-on position (ON). ), The battery V is powered on and activated.
Even if the key switch 90 is operated to the power-off position (OFF), the power supply is not stopped immediately, but the power supply is continued by the self-holding circuit 91. Is configured to shut off the self-holding circuit 91 and stop the power supply after the operation state of each part when the power is turned to the power-off position (OFF) is written and stored in a nonvolatile memory (not shown). . When the key switch 90 is operated to the start position (ST), the starter activation relay 92 provided in the power supply path between the battery V and the starter 93 is switched to the on state to operate the starter 93. Thus, the engine 12 is started.

  The main power supply line 95 that supplies power from the battery V to all electrical components including the control device H is provided with an intermittent circuit 96 that can be intermittently supplied with power. A drive circuit configured to be able to be switched between a power supply state and a cut-off state according to a command from the control device H, and to be operated by supplying power when the key switch 90 is operated to the start position (ST). 97 can be switched between a power supply state and a cut-off state.

  Then, even when the key switch 90 is maintained at the power-on position (ON), the control device H performs the engine automatic stop control for stopping the operation of the engine 12 when the engine stop condition is satisfied. An automatic on / off switch SW configured to switch between a state in which the engine automatic stop control is executed and a state in which the control is not executed, and a display lamp L which is turned on when the engine stop condition is satisfied and is turned off when the condition for engine stop is satisfied. Are provided on the front panel 35.

  The engine automatic stop control is performed when the engine 12 is stopped when the seedling planting operation is performed in the field, for example, while the planting seedling consumed in the seedling planting operation is being replenished. When the above operation is performed, the engine 12 is stopped, so that wasteful fuel consumption can be suppressed or noise can be reduced.

  As the engine stop condition, a condition is set such that the stop position detection switch S2 is turned on for a set time (for example, several seconds) or more. And the control apparatus H is comprised so that engine automatic stop control may not be performed even if an engine stop condition is satisfied, if the check condition is satisfied.

  Incidentally, the configuration for stopping the engine 12 is not shown, but an engine stop signal (specifically, an engine control unit that electrically controls the adjusting means for adjusting the amount of fuel supplied to the engine 12 is controlled. Or a signal for shutting off the fuel supply), or if the engine 12 includes a spark plug, the power supply to the spark plug is shut off.

Next, engine automatic stop control by the control device H will be described.
In the following description, it is assumed that the automatic on / off switch SW is operated in the on state.
As shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, when the main transmission lever 53 is operated to the engine stop position ES and the stop position detection switch S2 is turned on, and this state continues for a set time or longer, the engine stop condition is satisfied. (Steps 1 and 2).

  However, even if the engine stop condition is satisfied, the condition that the detected value of the coolant temperature sensor S8 is equal to or lower than the set temperature (step 3), and the voltage of the battery V is equal to or lower than the set voltage based on the detection information of the voltage detecting means. A condition that it is detected (step 4), a condition that it is detected that the engine speed is higher than the set value based on detection information of the engine speed detection sensor S7 (step 5), A condition that the grounding float 23 is detected to be located above the surface G based on detection information from the float sensor S4 or the link angle sensor S5 (step 6), a front / rear inclination angle sensor S11, and a right / left inclination angle sensor. Based on the detection information of S6, the traveling machine body 3 or the seedling planting device 4 is tilted more than a set angle from the horizontal posture in the front-rear or left-right direction. Is detected (step 7), the left and right markers 29 are both stored (step 8), and the auxiliary transmission lever 54 is operated to the “planting position” by the auxiliary transmission sensor S3. The engine 12 is not stopped when at least one of the conditions (step 9) that it is detected that the engine has not been detected is satisfied.

  The condition in step 9 is that the sub-transmission sensor 54 detects that the sub-transmission lever 54 is not operated to the “planting position”. In other words, the sub-transmission lever 54 is operated to the “road running position”. It is a condition that it has been. In this way, the engine 12 is not stopped when the auxiliary transmission lever 54 is operated to the “road running position”. That is, if the engine 12 stops on a slope when traveling on the road, there is a disadvantage that the aircraft moves on the slope against the operator's intention, but such a disadvantage can be prevented.

  Even if none of the above-described conditions of Steps 3 to 9 is satisfied, if the condition that the vehicle is turning by executing the turning traveling determination process is satisfied, the engine 12 is not stopped. (Steps 10 and 11).

  When the turning traveling determination process is described, as shown in FIG. 19, in a state where it is determined that the detected value of any of the rear wheel rotation sensors S10 is not zero and the traveling machine body 3 is traveling ( Step 101), the condition that the difference between the detection values of the left and right rear wheel rotation sensors S10 is greater than or equal to the set value (step 102), and the angle of turn of the front wheel 1 detected by the angle of cut sensor S1 is greater than or equal to the set value. A condition (step 103), a condition that one of the left and right markers 29 to be operated is switched (step 104), a condition that either the left or right side clutch 50 is operated (step 105), a direction sensor In S12, it is detected that the direction of the traveling machine body 3 is greatly fluctuating (step 106), and the grounding float 23 contacts the surface G. If any of the conditions (step 107) indicating that the planting clutch 40 is operated in the clutch disengaged state (step 108) is satisfied, it is determined that the vehicle is turning and any of the conditions is satisfied. If not, it is determined that the vehicle is not turning (steps 109 and 110).

  In addition, after the engine 12 is started, a condition is established that the traveling machine body 3 does not travel based on the detection value of the rear wheel rotation sensor S10, or that a command by human operation is not performed to travel. In such a case, the engine 12 is not stopped (step 12).

  If the engine stop conditions in steps 1 and 2 are satisfied and none of the conditions in steps 3 to 12 is satisfied, the display content of the information display unit 36 displays that the engine automatic stop control is executed. Automatic display stop for stopping the engine 12 after changing the display for the purpose (step 13) and raising the seedling planting device 4 to the maximum rising position as an example of the setting position (steps 14 and 15). Processing is executed (step 16). By the way, although not shown, if the engine stop conditions in steps 1 and 2 are satisfied, and if neither of the conditions in steps 3 to 12 is satisfied, The electric blower 28 is immediately stopped.

  When executing the engine automatic stop process, the control device H stores the operation state of each part in the seedling planting work that has been performed in the memory, and stores it when the engine 12 is started and the work is resumed. The work is done in the same state as the operating state. For example, the operating state of the marker 52, the operating state of the planting clutch 40, and the like.

  As the display contents of the information display unit 36, for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), a numerical display unit 37 is used to display “* ECO”, which is further provided at the front center of the bonnet 13. A display lamp (not shown) provided at the tip of the center mascot 94 is flashed.

  When the rotation state of the rear wheel 2 is detected on the basis of the detection value of the rear wheel rotation sensor S10 after executing the engine automatic stop process, for example, an alarm is activated by a buzzer sounding or the like ( Steps 17 and 18) When the engine start condition as described later is not satisfied even after the set time has elapsed since the engine stop process is executed, the power supply is cut off to prevent the battery V from being discharged. (Steps 19 and 20).

Specifically, the switching circuit 96 is instructed to switch to the power cutoff state, so that the switching circuit 96 is cut off, and power supply to all electrical components is cut off.
Thus, in order to start the engine 12 after switching to the power cut-off state, the operator can respond by operating the key switch 90 to the start position (ST). That is, when the key switch 90 is operated to the starting position (ST), the drive circuit 97 is activated and the intermittent circuit 96 is switched to the power supply state, so that power is also supplied to the control device H and other electrical components. The engine 12 is also started.

  When the engine 12 is stopped by the engine automatic stop process, the operator moves the main shift lever 53 to the engine stop position ES, so that the stop position detection switch S2 is turned off, and the operator performs braking. When the brake switch S9 is turned on by depressing the operation tool 52 (steps 21 and 22), it is determined that the engine start condition is satisfied.

  However, the condition that the key K is removed from the key switch 90 (step 23), the condition that the seating switch S13 provided in the driver seat 15 is OFF (step 24), and the detection information of the bonnet open / close detection sensor S14. If at least one of the conditions (step 25) that it is detected that the hood 13 is opened based on the above is satisfied, the engine 12 is not started.

When the engine start condition is satisfied and none of the conditions of Steps 23 to 25 is satisfied, the display content of the information display unit 36 is displayed to display that the engine automatic start process is executed. The engine automatic start processing for changing the engine 12 and starting the engine 12 is executed (steps 26 and 27). Although not shown, when the engine 12 is started, the electric blower 28 is switched to the operating state immediately after the fertilization operation by the fertilizer application 7 is being executed.
As the display contents of the information display unit 36 at this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 15D, a display “N-ST” is performed using a numerical value display unit 37.

[Another embodiment]
(1) In the above embodiment, when the main transmission lever 53 is operated to the engine stop position ES and the engine stop sensor S2 is turned on, and this state continues for a set time (for example, several seconds), the engine stop condition is satisfied. Although the configuration is established, the configuration described in the following a to e may be used instead of such a configuration, and various other conditions can be used.

a. An operation tool (for example, a switch or a lever) dedicated to engine stop or other operations other than the main transmission lever 53 is operated.
b. The brake pedal 52 is depressed.
c. The main transmission lever 53 has been operated to the neutral position N.
d. Operate the planting clutch 40 in the disengaged state when the vehicle is stopped.
e. Raising the seedling planting device 4 to the ascending position by manual operation in the traveling stop state.
f. If the main clutch is provided, the main clutch has been disengaged.

When the engine stop condition is set under various conditions as described above, the condition for executing the engine automatic start process is an operation with an operation tool different from the operation tool for the engine stop condition.
Condition a. In this case, an operating tool other than the above-described operating tools serves as an operating tool for the engine stop condition. Similarly, in the case of other conditions b to e, it is necessary to use an operating tool different from the operating tool for the condition engine stop condition for executing the engine automatic start process.

(2) In the above embodiment, the position holding means A is configured to include an elastic pressing type detent mechanism that provides movement resistance to the operation between the normal operation region of the main transmission lever 53 and the engine stop position ES. However, as the position holding means A, instead of such a detent mechanism, when the main speed change lever 53 is operated to the engine stop position ES, the position holding means A is moved by an actuator so as to switch to the position holding state at that position. The structure provided with the locking tool which moves may be sufficient.

(3) In the above embodiment, after the control device H executes the raising / lowering operation processing for raising the seedling planting device 4 to the maximum ascent position in accordance with the operation for stopping the engine of the main transmission lever 53, the engine automatic operation is performed. Although the stop process is executed, as the lifting operation process, it may be raised to an intermediate position in the lifting range, which is an example of the setting position. The height may be changed and adjusted.
In place of such a configuration, the engine 12 may be stopped as it is while the seedling planting device 4 is in contact with the rice field G without performing the lifting operation process.

(4) In the above embodiment, the engine 12 is not stopped when any of the various conditions of Step 3 to Step 12 in FIGS. 16 and 17 is satisfied. Instead of determining each of the conditions, any one of them or two or more selected conditions may be determined.

  For example, the engine 12 is stopped if the engine stop condition is satisfied and the temperature of the engine coolant exceeds the set temperature, and the engine 12 is set if the engine stop condition is satisfied and the voltage of the battery V exceeds the set voltage. A configuration in which only one check condition is determined, such as a configuration in which the engine 12 is stopped and an engine stop condition is established and the ground float 23 is in contact with the surface G, may be used. Moreover, the structure which discriminate | determines only two or more selected check conditions of the some conditions may be sufficient.

(5) In the above embodiment, the condition that the key K is removed from the key switch 90, the condition that the seating switch S13 provided in the driver's seat 15 is OFF, and the condition that the hood 13 is opened. When at least one of the conditions is satisfied, the engine 12 is prevented from starting. However, any one of the above three conditions can be determined, or other conditions other than the above three conditions can be determined. It may be made to discriminate | determine, and it is good also as a structure which does not discriminate | determine such a check condition.

(6) In the above embodiment, the engine stop position ES as the predetermined operation position is set in a state where the engine stop position ES is located on the opposite side to the reverse side neutral position Nr with respect to the forward side neutral position Nf. However, the engine stop position ES may be set in a state where the engine stop position ES is located on the opposite side of the forward side neutral position Nf with respect to the reverse side neutral position Nr.

(7) Although the riding type rice transplanter has been exemplified as the paddy field working machine in the above embodiment, the present invention can also be applied to a riding type direct seeding machine.

  The present invention is applicable to paddy field work machines such as a riding type rice transplanter and a riding type direct sowing machine.

3 traveling machine body 4 working device (seedling planting device)
5 Actuator (hydraulic cylinder)
12 Engine 21 Seedling stand 22 Planting mechanism 41 Object to be operated (main transmission)
52 The other operating tool (brake operating tool)
53 One control tool (main shift lever)
90 Key switch A Position holding means (detent mechanism)
ES Predetermined operation position H Control means Z Normal operation area

Claims (6)

The work equipment is connected to the traveling machine with the engine,
Control means for controlling the operation of each part of the aircraft is provided in the traveling aircraft,
In the state where the key switch is turned on, the control means stops the operation of the engine, and after stopping the operation of the engine by the engine automatic stop process, the engine is stopped. A paddy field machine configured to execute an engine automatic start process for starting,
The control means executes the engine automatic stop process in accordance with an operation for stopping the engine of any one of two different operating tools which are operating tools other than the key switch, and A paddy field work machine configured to execute the engine automatic start process in accordance with an operation for starting the engine of the other operation tool among the two operation tools. The one operating tool is configured to switch the operation state of the operation target by moving and operating along the normal operation area, and is moved to a predetermined operation position for stopping the engine connected to the normal operation area. Freely configured,
The control means is configured to execute the engine automatic stop process as the one operating tool is operated to a predetermined operation position for stopping the engine,
The paddy field work machine according to claim 1, further comprising position holding means capable of holding the position of the one operation tool in a state where the one operation tool is operated at the predetermined operation position for stopping the engine.   The position holding means is constituted by an elastic pressing type detent mechanism that gives a movement resistance to an operation between the normal operation region of the one operation tool and the predetermined operation position for stopping the engine. Item 2. A paddy field machine.   The control means is configured to control the operation of an actuator that drives the working device to move up and down, and when executing the engine automatic stop process, the actuator is arranged so that the working device is positioned at a set position. The paddy field work machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the paddy field work machine is configured to execute a lifting operation process to be operated.   5. The paddy field according to claim 4, wherein the control unit is configured to execute the engine automatic stop process after performing the lifting operation process in accordance with an operation for stopping the engine of the one operation tool. Work machine.   The said working apparatus is a seedling planting apparatus provided with the planting mechanism which cuts out a planted seedling one by one from the mat seedling mounted on the seedling stand, and plantes it on a rice field. The paddy field machine described.

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