Method of controlling a conveyance rate of grain of an unloader system
US9137945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/42
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling a conveyance rate of grain of an unloader system, including providing a grain holding device and an unloader in communication with the grain holding device, the unloader having an inlet for receiving grain from the grain holding device and an outlet for discharging grain. An apparatus within the grain holding device is operable for controllably feeding grain within the grain holding device to the unloader. The method includes monitoring a parameter associated with a power source of the apparatus, and comparing the parameter of the power source to a maximum predetermined threshold value. The method includes automatically controlling the conveyance rate of grain of the apparatus to the unloader.
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