Photoelectric sensor for seed dispensing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12022765
APP PUB NO 20210243942A1
SERIAL NO

17173647

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A seed dispensing system is provided with a photoelectric sensor for monitoring the dispensing of seeds from a seed dispenser comprising a discharge conveyor with conveyor flights that transport seeds through the seed dispenser. The sensor outputs a signal representative of obstructions to the flow of light in an optical path of the sensor, and a computing unit is adapted to distinguish portions of the output signal that are attributable to the passage of one or more seeds from portions of the output signal that are attributable to the passage of a conveyor flight.

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TSI INCORPORATED500 CARDIGAN ROAD SHOREVIEW MN 55126

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Kalk, Kyle T Chatham, US 2 2
Mears, Barry C Auburn, US 6 46

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