System for evaluating grain in grain handling systems

A system, comprising:

• a grain handling system configured to handle grain;
• a sensor system;
• the sensor system operatively connected to the grain handling system;
• the sensor system having an optical sensor and a lens;
• a sample conveyor system;
• the sample conveyor system operatively connected to the sensor system;
• wherein the sample conveyor system is configured to receive samples of grain from the grain handling system, deliver the samples of grain to the sensor system, and remove the samples of grain from the sensor system;
• wherein the sample conveyor system includes a turntable type conveyor having a stationary bottom and a rotating sample tray;
• wherein the rotating sample tray includes a central hub, a circular outer wall extending around the central hub, and a plurality of partition walls extending from the central hub to the circular outer wall;
• wherein the central hub, the circular outer wall, and the plurality of partition walls form a plurality of partitions;
• wherein the rotating sample tray is configured to slide the samples along the stationary bottom within the plurality of partitions when rotated;
• wherein the sensor system is configured to measure one or more characteristics of the samples of grain delivered to the sensor system by the sample conveyor system;
• and
• a recalibration system;
• the recalibration system configured to recalibrate the optical sensor.

A system, comprising:

• a grain handling system configured to handle grain;
• a sensor system;
• the sensor system operatively connected to the grain handling system;
• the sensor system having an optical sensor and a lens;
• a sample conveyor system;
• the sample conveyor system operatively connected to the sensor system;
• wherein the sample conveyor system is configured to receive samples of grain from the grain handling system, deliver the samples of grain to the sensor system, and remove the samples of grain from the sensor system;
• wherein the sample conveyor system includes a conveyor having a stationary bottom and a rotating sample tray;
• wherein the rotating sample tray has a plurality of partitions separated from one another and is configured to receive and hold the samples of grain therein;
• wherein the rotating sample tray is configured to slide the samples of grain along the stationary bottom within the plurality of partitions when rotated;
• wherein the sensor system is configured to measure one or more characteristics of the samples of grain delivered to the sensor system by the sample conveyor system;
• a cleaning system;
• the cleaning system operatively connected to the sensor system;
• and
• wherein the cleaning system is configured to clean the sensor system.

A system, comprising:

• a grain handling system configured to handle grain;
• a sensor system;
• the sensor system operatively connected to the grain handling system;
• the sensor system having an optical sensor and a lens;
• a sample conveyor system;
• the sample conveyor system operatively connected to the sensor system;
• wherein the sample conveyor system is configured to receive samples of grain from the grain handling system, deliver the samples of grain to the sensor system, and remove the samples of grain from the sensor system;
• wherein the sensor system is configured to measure one or more characteristics of the samples of grain delivered to the sensor system by the sample conveyor system;
• a fan;
• the fan associated with the sample conveyor system;
• and
• wherein the fan is configured to provide a source of positive airflow to the sample conveyor system thereby suppressing dust.

A system, comprising:

• a grain handling system configured to handle grain;
• a sensor system;
• the sensor system operatively connected to the grain handling system;
• the sensor system having an optical sensor and a lens;
• a sample conveyor system;
• the sample conveyor system operatively connected to the sensor system;
• wherein the sample conveyor system is configured to receive samples of grain from the grain handling system, deliver the samples of grain to the sensor system, and remove the samples of grain from the sensor system;
• wherein the sensor system is configured to measure one or more characteristics of the samples of grain delivered to the sensor system by the sample conveyor system;
• a fan;
• the fan associated with the sensor system;
• and
• wherein the fan is configured to provide a source of positive airflow to the sensor system thereby suppressing dust.