公开(公告)号：US06686749B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US10003884

申请日：2001-10-25

Applicant: Gerald E. Rains ,  James J. Phelan ,  Zachary W. Slavens ,  Andrzej Kozicki ,  Robert C. Funk

Inventor： Gerald E. Rains ,  James J. Phelan ,  Zachary W. Slavens ,  Andrzej Kozicki ,  Robert C. Funk

IPC: G01R2704

CPC classification number: G01N27/223 ,  A01D41/1208 ,  A01D41/1277 ,  G01N33/02 ,  G01N33/10

Abstract: A grain moisture sensor is disclosed having a sensor cell that includes a driven plate, a sense plate proximate to and substantially parallel with the driven plate for capacitive measurement across a spacing between the driven plate and the sense plate, and a fill plate adjacent the sense plate and substantially parallel with the driven plate for sensing whether the spacing is filled with grain. Optionally, the sensor cell includes a guard proximate to the parallel to the sense plate such that the sense plate is between the driven plate and the guard. The grain moisture sensor provides for measuring real and imaginary components of an excitation voltage applied to the driven plate, measuring real and imaginary components of a sense current sensed at the sense plate, calculating a complex admittance of the cell, calculating a complex admittance of a reference admittance, and calculating a grain complex permittivity.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种谷物湿度传感器，其具有传感器单元，该传感器单元包括从动板，邻近并基本上与驱动板平行的感测板，用于跨越从动板和感测板之间的间隔进行电容测量，以及与感测相邻的填充板 并且与驱动板基本平行，用于检测间距是否填充有颗粒。 可选地，传感器单元包括靠近平行于感测板的保护件，使得感测板位于从动板和防护罩之间。 谷物湿度传感器提供测量施加到从动板的激励电压的实部和虚部分量，测量在感测板处检测到的感测电流的实部和虚部，计算单元的复杂导纳，计算复合导纳 参考准入和计算谷物复合介电常数。

公开(公告)号：US20110171354A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US12996164

申请日：2008-06-04

Applicant: Robert C. Funk ,  Bo Allvin ,  Jan Perten

Inventor： Robert C. Funk ,  Bo Allvin ,  Jan Perten

IPC: G01N33/10

CPC classification number: G01N3/06 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N33/10 ,  G01N2203/0089 ,  G01N2203/0094

Abstract: A method of measuring viscous and elastic properties of a gluten-containing substance includes: bringing the gluten-containing substance into a powder, adding a predetermined amount of aqueous liquid to a predetermined amount of the powder, kneading the powder and liquid to a dough to develop the viscoelastic character of the gluten in the dough—and extracting viscoelastic gluten from the dough by rinsing with the liquid. The method further includes: shaping the gluten, placing the shaped gluten between two parallel planar surfaces, compressing the gluten by moving the planar surfaces towards each other at a controlled rate, until a maximum compression force or a minimum spacing is reached, releasing the force on the planar surfaces so that these can move away from each other due to elastic recovery of the compressed gluten, measuring the distance between the planar surfaces during the compression and elastic recovery of the gluten, and storing the measured values.

Abstract translation: 测定含麸质物质的粘性和弹性性质的方法包括：将含麸质的物质加入粉末中，向预定量的粉末中加入预定量的含水液体，将粉末和液体捏合成面团 在面团中发展面筋的粘弹性，并通过用液体冲洗从面团中提取粘弹性面筋。 该方法还包括：成形谷蛋白，将成形的谷蛋白放置在两个平行的平面表面之间，通过以受控的速率将平面朝向彼此移动来压缩谷蛋白，直到达到最大压缩力或最小间隔，释放力 在平坦表面上，由于压缩面筋的弹性恢复，可以使它们彼此远离，在面筋的压缩和弹性恢复期间测量平面之间的距离，并存储测量值。

公开(公告)号：US06917206B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-12

申请号：US10718147

申请日：2003-11-20

Applicant: Gerald E. Rains ,  James J. Phelan ,  Zachary W. Slavens ,  Andrzej Kozicki ,  Robert C. Funk

Inventor： Gerald E. Rains ,  James J. Phelan ,  Zachary W. Slavens ,  Andrzej Kozicki ,  Robert C. Funk

IPC: A01D41/12 ,  A01D41/127 ,  G01N27/22 ,  G01N33/02 ,  G01N33/10 ,  G01R27/08 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01N27/223 ,  A01D41/1208 ,  A01D41/1277 ,  G01N33/02 ,  G01N33/10

Abstract: A grain moisture sensor having a sensor cell that includes a driven plate, a sense plate proximate to and substantially parallel with the driven plate for capacitive measurement across a spacing between the driven plate and the sense plate, and a fill plate adjacent the sense plate and substantially parallel with the driven plate for sensing whether the spacing is filled with grain. The grain moisture sensor provides for measuring real and imaginary components of an excitation voltage applied to the driven plate, measuring real and imaginary components of a sense current sensed at the sense plate, calculating a complex admittance of the cell, calculating a complex admittance of a reference admittance, and calculating a grain complex permittivity.

Abstract translation: 谷物湿度传感器具有传感器单元，该传感器单元包括从动板，靠近并基本上平行于驱动板的感测板，用于跨越从动板和感测板之间的间隔进行电容测量，以及与感测板相邻的填充板， 基本上与驱动板平行，用于检测间距是否填充有颗粒。 谷物湿度传感器提供测量施加到从动板的激励电压的实部和虚部分量，测量在感测板处检测到的感测电流的实部和虚部，计算单元的复杂导纳，计算复合导纳 参考准入和计算谷物复合介电常数。

公开(公告)号：US4392611A

公开(公告)日：1983-07-12

申请号：US264147

申请日：1981-05-15

Applicant: Wesley J. Bachman ,  Robert C. Funk

Inventor： Wesley J. Bachman ,  Robert C. Funk

IPC: A01M7/00 ,  B05B9/06 ,  G05D7/06

CPC classification number: G05D7/0623 ,  A01M7/0089 ,  B05B9/06

Abstract: An automatic control system for a vehicular liquid sprayer includes a control circuit for receiving a liquid pressure signal and a vehicle ground speed signal and operator accessible controls for delivering to the control circuit signals corresponding to a desired application rate, to the number of nozzles associated with the vehicular liquid sprayer and to the nozzle spacing. The operator may vary the input signal corresponding to desired application rate plus or minus a given percentage to compensate for tolerances in the liquid sprayer system. The control circuit calculates the liquid pressure necessary to achieve the desire application rate and the difference between this desire liquid pressure and the measured liquid pressure and produces control signals corresponding to this difference. A duty cycle control circuit converts these control signals to a cyclical control signal for driving a motor-driven flow control valve. The duty cycle of this cyclical control signal varies in proportion to the magnitude of the pressure difference. This duty cycle controlled signal is automatically modified to overcome inertia and motor lag time in a motor driven flow control valve, and to shut off the valve at a given minimum operating pressure.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆液体喷雾器的自动控制系统包括用于接收液体压力信号和车辆地面速度信号的控制电路以及用于将对应于所需应用速率的信号传送到控制电路的操作者可访问控制与与 车辆液体喷雾器和喷嘴间距。 操作者可以改变对应于所需应用速率加或减给定百分比的输入信号，以补偿液体喷雾器系统中的公差。 控制电路计算实现期望施用率所需的液体压力和该期望液体压力与测量的液体压力之间的差异，并产生对应于该差异的控制信号。 占空比控制电路将这些控制信号转换为循环控制信号，用于驱动电机驱动的流量控制阀。 该循环控制信号的占空比与压力差的大小成比例地变化。 该占空比控制信号被自动修改以克服马达驱动流量控制阀中的惯性和电机滞后时间，并在给定的最小工作压力下关闭阀。

公开(公告)号：US06982562B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US11145755

申请日：2005-06-06

Applicant: Gerald E. Rains ,  James J. Phelan ,  Zachary W. Slavens ,  Andrzej Kozicki ,  Robert C. Funk

Inventor： Gerald E. Rains ,  James J. Phelan ,  Zachary W. Slavens ,  Andrzej Kozicki ,  Robert C. Funk

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01N27/223 ,  A01D41/1208 ,  A01D41/1277 ,  G01N33/02 ,  G01N33/10

Abstract: A grain moisture sensing system having an excitation signal source for producing an excitation signal. A sensor cell having a driven plate and a sense plate that applies to the excitation signal for captive measurement between the driven plate and the sense plate to produce a current at the sense plate. Connected to the excitation source is a first synchronous detector and connected to the sense plate is a second synchronous detector.

Abstract translation: 一种谷物湿度感测系统，具有用于产生激发信号的激励信号源。 具有驱动板和感测板的传感器单元，该驱动板和感测板适用于激励信号，用于在从动板和感测板之间进行捕获测量，以在感测板处产生电流。 连接到激励源的是第一个同步检测器，连接到感测板是第二个同步检测器。

公开(公告)号：US09057666B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US12996164

申请日：2008-06-04

Applicant: Robert C. Funk ,  Bo Allvin ,  Jan Perten

Inventor： Robert C. Funk ,  Bo Allvin ,  Jan Perten

IPC: G01N3/06

CPC classification number: G01N3/06 ,  G01N3/08 ,  G01N33/10 ,  G01N2203/0089 ,  G01N2203/0094

Abstract: A method of measuring viscous and elastic properties of a gluten-containing substance includes: bringing the gluten-containing substance into a powder, adding a predetermined amount of aqueous liquid to a predetermined amount of the powder, kneading the powder and liquid to a dough to develop the viscoelastic character of the gluten in the dough- and extracting viscoelastic gluten from the dough by rinsing with the liquid. The method further includes: shaping the gluten, placing the shaped gluten between two parallel planar surfaces, compressing the gluten by moving the planar surfaces towards each other at a controlled rate, until a maximum compression force or a minimum spacing is reached, releasing the force on the planar surfaces so that these can move away from each other due to elastic recovery of the compressed gluten, measuring the distance between the planar surfaces during the compression and elastic recovery of the gluten, and storing the measured values.

Abstract translation: 测定含麸质物质的粘性和弹性性质的方法包括：将含麸质的物质加入粉末中，向预定量的粉末中加入预定量的含水液体，将粉末和液体捏合成面团 在面团中发展面筋的粘弹性，并通过用液体冲洗从面团中提取粘弹性面筋。 该方法还包括：成形谷蛋白，将成形的谷蛋白放置在两个平行的平面表面之间，通过以受控的速率将平面朝向彼此移动来压缩谷蛋白，直到达到最大压缩力或最小间隔，释放力 在平坦表面上，由于压缩面筋的弹性恢复，可以使它们彼此远离，在面筋的压缩和弹性恢复期间测量平面之间的距离，并存储测量值。

公开(公告)号：US5227856A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-13

申请号：US848692

申请日：1992-03-09

Applicant: David S. Reed ,  Robert C. Funk

Inventor： David S. Reed ,  Robert C. Funk

IPC: G01N21/03 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N30/74

CPC classification number: G01N21/4738 ,  G01N21/03 ,  G01N2021/0339 ,  G01N2021/4769 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N2201/065

Abstract: A sample holding apparatus (20) and method for use with an optical analyzing assembly (10) for irradiating a sample (33) with light energy. The sample holder apparatus (20) comprises a sample container (30) having a downwardly facing container opening (44), and a partition (32) movably positioned over the opening (44). A container support (24) is positioned adjacent the partition (32) and includes a surface (26) having an analyzing window (28) for transmitting the light energy therethrough. The container (30) is movably mounted to a transport mechanism (36) which permits the partition (32) to slidably retract from a closed position, across the opening (44), to an open position as the container (30) is urged onto the support surface (26). Consequently, the sample (33) contained in the container (30) is exposed and drawn into direct contact with the analyzing window (28). The wall members (38) of the container (30) retain the particulates of the sample (33) in substantially a same position during the relative movement.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与光学分析组件（10）一起用于用光能照射样品（33）的样品保持装置（20）和方法。 样品保持器装置（20）包括具有面向下的容器开口（44）的样品容器（30）和可移动地定位在开口（44）上方的隔板（32）。 容器支架（24）位于隔板（32）附近，并且包括具有用于透过光能的分析窗（28）的表面（26）。 容器（30）可移动地安装到输送机构（36）上，当运送容器（30）被推到时，允许隔板（32）从关闭位置滑动地穿过开口（44）缩回到打开位置 支撑表面（26）。 因此，包含在容器（30）中的样品（33）被暴露并与分析窗口（28）直接接触。 容器（30）的壁构件（38）在相对运动期间将样品（33）的微粒保持在基本相同的位置。

公开(公告)号：US5038040A

公开(公告)日：1991-08-06

申请号：US411055

申请日：1989-09-22

Applicant: Robert C. Funk ,  Kenneth A. Sudduth ,  John W. Hummel

Inventor： Robert C. Funk ,  Kenneth A. Sudduth ,  John W. Hummel

IPC: G01J3/12 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N33/24

CPC classification number: G01N21/3563 ,  G01N33/24 ,  G01J2003/1234 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N2201/0216 ,  G01N2201/084

Abstract: A soil test apparatus for field use comprises structure adapting the apparatus for transport over a field for testing the soil thereof; an infrared radiation generator for producing infrared radiation at a plurality of predetermined wavelengths, an elongate light carrying member coupled to the infrared radiation generator and extending therefrom for directing infrared radiation onto the soil; and a light detector for detecting infrared radiation reflected from the soil and for producing corresponding electrical signals.

Abstract translation: 用于现场使用的土壤测试装置包括使装置在田地上运输的结构，用于测试其土壤; 用于产生多个预定波长的红外辐射的红外辐射发生器，耦合到所述红外辐射发生器并从其延伸的细长的光承载构件，用于将红外辐射引导到土壤上; 以及光检测器，用于检测从土壤反射的红外辐射并产生相应的电信号。

公开(公告)号：US4972155A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-20

申请号：US277322

申请日：1988-11-29

Applicant: Robert C. Funk

Inventor： Robert C. Funk

IPC: G01G19/00 ,  G01N27/22 ,  G01N33/10

CPC classification number: G01N27/223 ,  G01G19/00 ,  G01N33/10

Abstract: A test apparatus for determining a given property, by weight, such as moisture content, of a material such as a grain or the like, comprises a chamber for receiving a sample of material to be tested, having an open top portion through which the material may be introduced therein for testing. An electrical circuit is operatively coupled with the chamber for producing an electrical measurement signal corresponding to the property to be determined and an indicator provides an observable indication of the given property of material in accordance with the corresponding electrical measurement signals. A measurement initiating control in responsive to the accumulation of a predetermined measurement weight of material in the chamber for initiating the operation of the circuit. A further warning control is responsive to the weight of material in the chamber reaching a second, predetermined warning weight slightly less than the predetermined measurement weight for producing a warning signal. The indicator is responsive to the warning signal for producing a warning indication for alerting the operator to introduce material into the chamber more slowly to thereby reduce the inertia of material entering the chamber as the measurement weight is approached, to facilitate accuracy of the determination of the given property of material, by weight.

Abstract translation: 用于确定诸如颗粒等的材料的给定特性（例如水分含量）的测试装置包括用于接收被测试材料样品的室，其具有敞开的顶部，通过该室 可以在其中引入用于测试。 电路与腔室可操作地耦合，用于产生对应于要确定的性质的电测量信号，并且指示符根据相应的电测量信号提供材料给定特性的可观察指示。 测量启动控制，响应于室中的预定测量重量的材料的累积，用于启动电路的操作。 进一步的警报控制响应于室中的材料的重量达到稍微小于预定测量重量的第二预定警告重量，用于产生警告信号。 指示器响应于警告信号以产生警告指示，用于警告操作者更加缓慢地将材料引入到室中，从而当接近测量重量时减少进入腔室的材料的惯性，以便于确定 给定物质的重量。

公开(公告)号：US4419654A

公开(公告)日：1983-12-06

申请号：US284571

申请日：1981-07-17

Applicant: Robert C. Funk

Inventor： Robert C. Funk

IPC: G07C5/08 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/0825

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus for a vehicle such as a tractor comprises a console including controls and a control circuit for calculating wheel slippage of at least one drive wheel of the vehicle and responsive to engine RPM of the vehicle and to the rotational speed of the drive wheel for calculating a predetermined relationship therebetween. The control circuit is also responsive to actuation of the controls for setting the calculated relationship equal to a predetermined reference value when there is substantially no load on the vehicle, and hence minimum slippage of the drive wheel, in each of a plurality of ranges of gear ratios of the vehicle, thereby calibrating the control circuit to calculate wheel slippage for each of these ranges of gear ratios. The console also mounts an observable indicator and the control circuit also calculates other variables such as vehicle speed and engine RPM and actuates the observable indicator when the calculated values deviate from preselected values.

Abstract translation: 用于诸如拖拉机的车辆的监控装置包括控制台，其包括控制器和用于计算车辆的至少一个驱动轮的车轮打滑并响应于车辆的发动机转速和驱动轮的转速的控制电路，用于 计算它们之间的预定关系。 控制电路还响应于控制器的致动，用于在车辆上基本上没有负载时将计算的关系设置为等于预定的参考值，并且因此在多个齿轮范围中的每一个中驱动轮的最小滑动 车辆的比例，从而校准控制电路以计算这些传动比范围中的每一个的车轮打滑。 控制台还安装可观察的指示器，并且控制电路还计算其他变量，例如车辆速度和发动机转速，并在计算值偏离预选值时启动可观察指标。