Weight distribution controlled by sectioned product container of agricultural application implements
US9743579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M7/0085
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-propelled agricultural product application implement such as high clearance sprayer and/or spreader is provided that includes a product container that is sectioned. Emptying of the container sections is controlled to approximate a target front-to-back weight distribution of the implement for a substantially long period of time during a product application session. An outlet system having multiple variable outlet arrangements is arranged between the product container and an application arrangement such as a spray boom or a rotary broadcaster. The variable outlet arrangements are configured to allow the container sections to sequentially empty to maintain ballast provided by the store product at relatively later portions of the implement for a relatively longer period of time during the product application session.
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