System and method for detecting an air flow condition indicative of plugging of a discharge apparatus of an agricultural combine
US7354341B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D41/127
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for detecting a condition indicative of onset of plugging or actual plugging of discharge apparatus of an agricultural combine, utilizing an air flow sensor disposed in relation to the discharge apparatus for sensing one or more air flow characteristics or conditions indicative of at least the onset of a plugging condition.
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