Mower-conditioner machine for sensing moisture content of crop material
US12029154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B79/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mower-conditioner machine which includes a frame, a cutter bar connected to the frame, the cutter bar is configured to cut a crop material from a field, and a crop-engaging member connected to the frame. The crop-engaging member is configured to contact the crop material. The mower-conditioner machine also includes at least one moisture sensor connected to the crop-engaging member. The at least one moisture sensor is configured to sense a moisture content of the crop material.
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