Systems and methods of determining a capacity of storage bins
US12017775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2045/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for use in determining a capacity of a storage bin. The system includes a plurality of sensors positioned within the storage bin. Each sensor is configured to determine a used capacity within a portion of the storage bin, and generate a voltage output based on the determined used capacity, wherein the plurality of sensors is configured to generate an aggregate voltage output based on the voltage output of each sensor. A controller is in communication with the plurality of sensors. The controller is configured to receive the aggregate voltage output from the plurality of sensors, determine a minimum voltage output and a maximum voltage output of the plurality of sensors, and determine a total used capacity of the storage bin as a function of the aggregate voltage output, the minimum voltage output, and the maximum voltage output.
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