Weight-based chute control for a farm implement

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PATENT NO 9873570
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15055327

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A system and method for discharging material from a chute on a farm implement into a container or bin such that the discharged material is evenly distributed in the container or bin. The system and method includes a farm implement with a bin for holding material, a conveyor for discharging material from the bin and a chute at the end of the conveyor for directing the material discharged from the conveyor. The chute may be moved into a plurality of positions based on sensor outputs to facilitate the even distribution of material in the container or bin receiving the discharged material.

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UNVERFERTH MANUFACTURING COMPANY INCKALIDA OH 45853

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Gerdeman, Shawn W Delphos, US 26 146
Schlimgen, Ronald J Shell Rock, US 53 274
Van, Mill Michael Shell Rock, US 6 34

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