Radar based seed sensor for use with agricultural systems, methods, and apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10928504
APP PUB NO 20180224537A1
SERIAL NO

15885189

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A sensor assembly includes a sensor in the form of a microwave radar device to dispense microwaves in an area where seed or other particulate material is to be sensed. This may be a seed tube of a row unit. The microwaves of the radar provide an accurate determination if a seed or other particulate material has passed through the field of vision of the sensor to provide an accurate sensing of a seed event. This information can be used to determine the rate of planting, skips, doubles, as well as any other information related to the passing of a seed or other particulate material.

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  • KINZE MANUFACTORING, INC.

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Hahn, Dustan Williamsburg, US 37 487
Porter, Scott Liberty Hill, US 33 196
Taylor, Ryan Cedar Rapids, US 41 379

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