Sensor, sensor housing, and attachment for monitoring bin product level
AssigneeBin Slide, LLC
InventorsJoshua Sorenson, Jim Ryken, Michael Hansen
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Abstract
A bin level monitoring system utilizes an optical sensor housed in a housing. The housing is attached at or near the opening of a bin or other storage structure without the need for a hanging bracket. The sensor housing can be clipped or directedly attached to the bin opening or lid of the bin, such as at the lip of the opening. The shape of the housing aids in directing the particulate material into the bin housing, while protecting the sensor. The location of the sensor and housing provides ideal location to best monitor and evaluate the amount or volume of material product in the bin at a given time.
Claims20
A bin monitoring system, comprising:
- a sensor housing comprising a downwardly sloped portion extending into a portion of a bin;
- a sensor module positioned at least partially within the sensor housing, said sensor module comprising an optical sensor and a circuit board;
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- a mount for attaching the sensor housing to the bin, said mount comprising a clip configured to be attached to a portion of the lip or rim of a bin opening.
A bin monitoring system for mounting to a lid of a bin, comprising:
- a sensor housing comprising;
- a sensor module positioned at least partially within the sensor housing, said sensor module comprising an optical sensor and a circuit board;
- wherein said sensor housing is directly coupled to an underside of the lid of the bin.
A bin monitoring system, comprising:
- a sensor housing comprising a downwardly sloped portion extending into a portion of a bin;
- a sensor module positioned at least partially within the sensor housing, said sensor module comprising an optical sensor and a circuit board;
- a mount for attaching the sensor housing to the bin, said mount comprising a clip configured to be attached to a portion of the lip or rim of a bin opening;
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- a rotatable wiper operatively connected to the sensor module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.