System and method for multiple sweep proximity sensing and control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9864344
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14514494

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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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SIOUX STEEL COMPANY196 1/2 E 6TH STREET SIOUX FALLS SD 57104

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Nelson, Chris Harrisburg, US 45 1174
Witt, Bill Harrisburg, US 2 5

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