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Mower-conditioner machine for sensing moisture content of crop material

US12029154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2021
Grant dateJul 9, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2043

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  • 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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