Cold planer yield measurement system
US10024708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F13/003
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A yield measurement system for a cold planer having a conveyor is disclosed. The yield measurement system may include a hydraulic motor configured to propel the conveyor, a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a force acting on the conveyor by material being moved by the conveyor, and a second sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a pressure differential across the hydraulic motor. The yield measurement system may also include a controller in communication with the first and second sensors. The controller may be configured to determine when the conveyor is not transferring material based on the second signal, and automatically recalibrate the yield measurement system based on the first signal when the conveyor is not transferring material.
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