Harvester bin sensor
US8981949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D41/1208
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A harvester grain bin monitoring system is disclosed. The system includes a sensor that monitors the perimeter of the bin proximate to the top rim to provide a warning to an operator when the grain level reaches approaches the bin rim. The sensor may be optical or mechanical.
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