System and method for electronic fluid measurement
US10405534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/03217
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agricultural product application implement includes a system and method for indicating an amount of fluid stored. A pressure transducer installed at the sump of a fluid tank may electronically measure and display a fluid depth. Instrumentation, such as the instrument cluster unit for the implement, can be programmed via software to convert the voltage output of the pressure transducer to a volume measurement to be displayed in the operator's line of sight. Software may be provided within an instrument cluster unit for self-calibrating to account for varying densities of different chemical solutions. The pressure transducer may be used in conjunction with a transfer medium to prevent corrosive chemical solutions from contacting the pressure transducer.
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