System and method for detecting a condition indicative of plugging of a discharge path of an agricultural combine
US7381130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D41/1276
- 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 a discharge of an agricultural combine, utilizing a pressure sensor disposed at a location within the combine spaced from the discharge and operable for sensing an air pressure condition relating to a flow indicative of a reduced crop residue flow condition toward or in the discharge.
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