CPC A01D 41/127 (2013.01) [A01D 75/18 (2013.01); B60Q 9/00 (2013.01); G01D 5/165 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. An apparatus for detecting loose soil in front of a vehicle having vehicle wheels, the apparatus comprising:
an arm having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the vehicle;
a detector wheel engaged with the second end of the arm;
a spring configured to bias the arm and the detector wheel in a first direction; and
an alarm configured to:
emit a signal when the movement of one of the arm and the detector wheel in the first direction exceeds a predetermined threshold; and
shut down the vehicle when the movement of one of the arm and the detector wheel in the first direction exceeds the predetermined threshold.
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