Turn-compensating agricultural material spreader system
US9661801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B13/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of automatically adjusting an amount of agricultural granular material delivered to a field in response to vehicle steering activities. The system includes a sensor that is associated with a steering system of a vehicle configured to apply the material to a field. The sensor is connected to a controller that is configured to determine a deviation value associated with discrete turning activities. The controller is configured to manipulate operation of a first commodity delivery system and a second commodity delivery system such that different amounts of the agricultural material can be delivered to alternate lateral sides of the vehicle in response to turning activities.
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