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System and method for automatic tank metering control
US11147207B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11147207-B2 |
| Application number | US-201916261140-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Publication date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
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A product distribution control system for an agricultural system includes a controller including a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of an amount of product in a tank of an air cart and to automatically adjust the metering rate of the product from the tank or the tank pressurization based on the amount of product in the tank.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A product distribution control system for an agricultural system, comprising a controller comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the controller is configured to: receive a signal indicative of an amount of product in a storage tank of an air cart, wherein the storage tank is the initial storage location for the product in a product distribution system of the agricultural system; and automatically adjust a metering rate of the product from the storage tank based on the amount of product in the storage tank. 2. The product distribution control system of claim 1 , comprising a sensor associated with the storage tank that is configured to measure the amount of product in the storage tank and to output the signal to the controller. 3. The product distribution control system of claim 1 , wherein the amount of product in the storage tank is a weight of the product in the storage tank. 4. The product distribution control system of claim 1 , wherein the amount of product in the storage tank is a height of the product in the storage tank. 5. The product distribution control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to automatically, continuously adjust the metering rate based on the signal. 6. The product distribution control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to automatically, intermittently adjust the metering rate based on the signal when the amount of product reaches specific levels. 7. The product distribution control system of claim 1 , wherein automatically adjusting the metering rate of the product from the storage tank comprises adjusting a metering device coupled to the storage tank. 8. The product distribution control system of claim 1 , wherein automatically adjusting the metering rate of the product from the storage tank comprises automatically adjusting an airflow into the storage tank to change a pressure in the storage tank.
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- A01C7/105Primary
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- What does patent US11147207B2 cover?
- A product distribution control system for an agricultural system includes a controller including a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of an amount of product in a tank of an air cart and to automatically adjust the metering rate of the product from the tank or the tank pressurization based on the amount of product in the tank.
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- Cnh Ind Canada Ltd
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- Primary CPC classification A01C7/105. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Oct 19 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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