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System and method for multiple sweep proximity sensing and control

US9864344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2014
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B11/01
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bin sweep system for a bin which may comprise at least two sweeps independently rotatable about a center of the bin, an alignment detecting apparatus for monitoring a relative position of a first one of the sweeps with respect to a second one of the sweeps, and an operational control device configured to selectively discontinue and resume operation of at least one of the sweeps to move the sweeps toward a maximum separation condition.

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