Device and method for measuring the moisture of hay in the pre-compression chamber of a rectangular baler
US9854743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F2015/102
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for measuring the moisture of a harvested crop, such as hay, in the pre-compression chamber of a harvesting apparatus, such as a large square hay baler. Measurement at this time provides a highly accurate and reliable moisture reading. The apparatus disclosed includes two or more sensors disposed at separate positions in the pre-compression chamber. The sensors sense electrical conductivity or RF wave transmission through the hay in the pre-compression chamber.
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