Methods and systems to measure and maintain consistent width of windrower harvested stocks

Abstract

A cut stock measurement system and method for a work machine that cuts stock. The cut stock measurement system includes distance sensors that generate distance measurements to the cut stock, and a geolocation unit that generates a machine geolocation. The system computes a stock width measurement, and a stock geolocation. The distance sensors can include left and right distance sensors coupled to the left and right sides of the machine, or coupled to left and right foldable arms. The foldable arms can be coupled to the machine, and have ends that trail the machine as it moves forward. An adjustable leveling apparatus with left and right leveling blades can be coupled to the left and right foldable arms with a hinge pin in-between. Left and right leveling mechanisms can adjust heights of the left and right leveling blades above the ground.

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