System for precisely controlling a discharge rate of a product from a feeder bin
US7845516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/34
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for precisely controlling a discharge rate of a discharged product is provided that includes a feeder bin having an internal chamber; a product disposed in the internal chamber of the feeder bin; and a discharge device that receives a portion of the product and discharges it at a discharge rate from the feeder The system also includes a control system that continually monitors the discharge rate of the discharged product and automatically adjusts the discharge rate based on measurements of the product.
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