System and method for detecting a condition indicative of plugging of a discharge path of an agricultural combine
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Abstract
A system and method for detecting a condition indicative of onset of plugging or actual plugging of a discharge of an agricultural combine, utilizing a pressure sensor disposed at a location within the combine spaced from the discharge and operable for sensing an air pressure condition relating to a flow indicative of a reduced crop residue flow condition toward or in the discharge.
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19. A system for detecting a condition indicative of onset of plugging or plugging of a discharge of an agricultural combine, comprising:
a pressure sensor disposed in a flow channel within the combine at a location spaced from the discharge and operable for sensing an air pressure condition in the channel indicative of a reduced crop residue flow condition toward or in the discharge.
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Current AssigneeDwayne Smith
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Original AssigneeDwayne Smith
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InventorsSmith, Dwayne
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Application NumberUS11/879,264Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current460/6CPC Class CodesA01D 41/1276 for cleaning mechanisms
