Grain distribution sensor and control
US8118649B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F12/28
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for use with the combine comprises a plurality of sensors to detect the uniformity of crop material being conveyed running threshing portion of the combine to including system into combine. Methods and systems are provided that utilize this plurality of sensors to provide substantially automatic control of combine parameters that mitigate the non-uniformity of a grain bed in the cleaning system. The system may also inform an operator of a suggested manual adjustments to mitigate the non-uniformity.
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