公开(公告)号：US4998058A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-05

申请号：US328430

申请日：1989-03-24

Applicant: Semor D. Tofte ,  Jeffry M. Irish ,  Thomas K. Hiniker

Inventor： Semor D. Tofte ,  Jeffry M. Irish ,  Thomas K. Hiniker

IPC: G01V3/08

CPC classification number: G01V3/081

Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating two corresponding points on opposite sides of a wall, floor, or other structural component. A transmitter transmits a electromagnetic signal indicative of a first point located on one side of the component, a signal receiver on the other side of the component generates an electrical signal proportionate to the strength of the electromagnetic signal, and a display outputs a maximum reading when the signal receiver indicates a maximum electromagnetic signal. The sensitivity of the display may be adjusted. The transmitter, receiver, and display may be structurally integrated when not in use. The transmitter is attached to the first side of the structural component at the first point, the receiver is moved along a second side of the structural component, and the receiver is moved along the second side to a location indicated by a maximum display.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在墙壁，地板或其他结构部件的相对侧上定位两个对应点的方法和装置。 发射机发送表示位于组件一侧的第一点的电磁信号，组件另一侧的信号接收器产生与电磁信号的强度成比例的电信号，并且显示器输出最大读数，当 信号接收器指示最大电磁信号。 可以调整显示器的灵敏度。 发射器，接收器和显示器可以在不使用时在结构上集成。 发射器在第一点处附接到结构部件的第一侧，接收器沿着结构部件的第二侧移动，并且接收器沿着第二侧移动到由最大显示器指示的位置。

公开(公告)号：US4942558A

公开(公告)日：1990-07-17

申请号：US175777

申请日：1988-03-31

Applicant: Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Semor D. Tofte

Inventor： Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Semor D. Tofte

IPC: G01S7/52 ,  G01S7/521 ,  G01S7/523 ,  G01S7/527 ,  G01S15/60

CPC classification number: G01S7/523 ,  G01S15/60 ,  G01S7/52006 ,  G01S7/521 ,  G01S7/5273 ,  Y10S367/902

Abstract: An ultrasonic ground speed sensor has a single transducer which both transmits and receives ultrasonic signals. The sensor is mounted on a vehicle in alignment with the direction of the vehicle, the transducer having a built-in angle with the body of the sensor unit. The transmitted signal is clocked by a 16 MHz clock, with the signal received by the transducer selectively filtered and amplified. A temperature sensor is also used to determine the speed of the transmitted and received signal. A 64-cycle sample period is used, as well as multiple counters and a signal processor to increase accuracy and minimize erroneous readings. A drop-out detector and monitoring system sensor is also described. The vehicle speed is calculated from a Doppler-based formula as a function of both the sum and difference of the transmitted and received signal frequencies. Also disclosed is a gasket seal having leak holes for drainage from the interior of the sensor.

Abstract translation: 超声波地面速度传感器具有发送和接收超声信号的单个换能器。 传感器安装在与车辆方向对齐的车辆上，换能器与传感器单元的主体成一个内置的角度。 传输的信号由16 MHz时钟计时，传感器接收到的信号被选择性地滤波和放大。 温度传感器也用于确定发送和接收信号的速度。 使用64周期采样周期，以及多个计数器和信号处理器来提高精度并最大限度地减少误读。 还描述了一个辍学检测器和监测系统传感器。 根据基于多普勒的公式计算车速，作为发送和接收信号频率的总和和差的函数。 还公开了一种垫圈密封件，其具有用于从传感器内部排出的泄漏孔。

公开(公告)号：US5323721A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-28

申请号：US855226

申请日：1992-03-20

Applicant: Semor D. Tofte ,  Steven W. Vogel ,  Dennis J. Berning ,  Thomas K. Hiniker

Inventor： Semor D. Tofte ,  Steven W. Vogel ,  Dennis J. Berning ,  Thomas K. Hiniker

IPC: A01C7/10 ,  A01C19/00

CPC classification number: A01C7/102 ,  Y10S111/903 ,  Y10S111/904

Abstract: A planter monitor system monitors, measures and displays a plurality of planter performance parameters. The system includes a display console, a plurality of row unit modules and a plurality of seed sensors. The system can be used with a wide variety of planters made by different manufacturers and on many different planter types. The system can accurately monitor a wide variety of seed types (e.g. both small and large) and a wide variety of seed planting rates (low and high) and any combination thereof which can occur within the wide scope of seed planting. The system calculates an error rate from a set of data, in graph form, representing experimentally determined actual seed rates versus seed rates as would be measured, thus allowing the operator to optimize seed population and distribution by adjusting the speed of the planter apparatus and/or the seed distribution system. The accuracy of the monitor system is not affected by the wide variety of environmental conditions, such as the presence of dirt and moisture, in which such planters must necessarily be used.

Abstract translation: 播种机监视器系统监视，测量和显示多个播种机性能参数。 该系统包括显示控制台，多个行单元模块和多个种子传感器。 该系统可以与不同制造商制造的各种种植机以及许多不同种植机种类一起使用。 该系统可以准确地监测各种各样的种子种类（例如小和大的种子）以及种子种植速度（低和高）种类及其任何组合，可以在种子广泛的范围内发生。 该系统以图形的形式从一组数据中计算误差率，表示将被测量的实验确定的实际种子速率与种子速率，从而允许操作者通过调整播种机装置的速度和/ 或种子分配系统。 监视系统的准确性不受各种环境条件的影响，例如必须使用这种播种机的污垢和水分的存在。

公开(公告)号：US4942765A

公开(公告)日：1990-07-24

申请号：US276768

申请日：1988-11-28

Applicant: Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Semor D. Tofte

Inventor： Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Semor D. Tofte

IPC: G01S7/52 ,  G01S7/521 ,  G01S7/523 ,  G01S7/527 ,  G01S15/60

CPC classification number: G01S7/523 ,  G01S15/60 ,  G01S7/52006 ,  G01S7/521 ,  G01S7/5273

Abstract: An ultrasonic ground speed sensor has a single transducer which both transmits and receives ultrasonic signals. The sensor is mounted on a vehicle in alignment with the direction of the vehicle, the transducer having a built-in angle with the body of the sensor unit. The transmitted signal is clocked by a 16 MHz clock, with the signal received by the transducer selectively filtered and amplified. A temperature sensor is also used to determine the speed of the transmitted and received signal. A 64-cycle sample period is used, as well as multiple counters and a signal processor to increase accuracy and minimize erroneous readings. A drop-out detector and monitoring system sensor is also described. The vehicle speed is calculated from a Doppler-based formula as a function of both the sum and difference of the transmitted and received signal frequencies. Also disclosed is a gasket seal having leak holes for drainage from the interior of the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US07129423B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US10858779

申请日：2004-06-02

Applicant: Robert G. Baarsch ,  Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael Lundgreen

Inventor： Robert G. Baarsch ,  Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael Lundgreen

IPC: A01K29/00 ,  A01K5/02 ,  G01G19/00

CPC classification number: G01G17/08 ,  A01K1/0023 ,  A01K29/00

Abstract: A system for weighing a plurality of quadruped animals is for use in a pen confining the animals. The pen has at least first and second segregated spaces with a first one-way chute allowing animal passage from the second space to the first space. A weighing station is located within a passage having an entrance and an exit, and that allows animal passage from the first area to the second area. The weighing station includes a weighing platform within the passage over which an animal must pass when passing from the first to the second space. The weighing platform has inlet and exit scales that support the weighing platform adjacent to inlet and exit ends thereof, and provides inlet and exit weight signals. A controller receives the inlet and exit weight signals and uses them in an iterative process to determine the presence of a single animal on the weighing platform. Once that determination is made, the sum of the inlet and exit weight values is very likely to accurately provide the animal weight. The controller may also use the inlet and exit weight signals to control closing of an inlet gate to bar more than one animal at a time from the weighing platform. An animal sorting system can easily incorporate this weighing system to provide more accurate sorting.

Abstract translation: 用于称重多只四足动物的系统用于限制动物的笔。 笔具有至少第一和第二隔离空间，其具有允许动物从第二空间传递到第一空间的第一单向滑槽。 称重站位于具有入口和出口的通道内，并允许动物从第一区域通向第二区域。 称重站包括通道内的称重平台，当从第一空间通过时，动物必须通过该称重平台。 称重平台具有入口和出口秤，其支撑称重平台邻近入口和出口端，并提供入口和出口重量信号。 控制器接收入口和出口重量信号，并在迭代过程中使用它们来确定称重平台上单个动物的存在。 一旦进行了确定，入口和出口重量值的总和很可能准确地提供动物体重。 控制器还可以使用入口和出口重量信号来控制入口门的关闭，从而从称重平台一次一个地拖动一只以上的动物。 动物分拣系统可以轻松整合这种称重系统，以提供更准确的分拣。

公开(公告)号：US06402042B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09725152

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: Jerry A. Stenzel ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen ,  Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas C. Schlosser

Inventor： Jerry A. Stenzel ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen ,  Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas C. Schlosser

IPC: G05B1101

CPC classification number: G05D23/1913 ,  F01P2070/04 ,  F23N5/027 ,  F23N2025/12

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system for establishing and maintaining a desired uniform temperature in a room heated by a heating device. The control system includes a valve assembly for controlling the pressure of the fluid supplied to the heating device, the valve assembly including a valve actuator, a pressure sensor sensing the pressure of the fluid supplied to the heater, and a temperature control device to sense the ambient temperature of the room. The control system also includes an electronic control unit connected to the aforementioned elements, the electronic control unit including an electronic circuit which samples “open” and “close” input signals from the temperature control device, determines the rate of change of the pressure of the fluid from a predetermined pressure set point, and varies the pressure set point (which thereby varies the heating device output), according to the “open” or “close” signals by providing a command signal to the valve actuator. This command signal is based upon a difference between the predetermined desired temperature and the actual temperature, and the rate of change of the pressure of the fluid.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在由加热装置加热的房间内建立并保持所需均匀温度的控制系统。 所述控制系统包括用于控制供应给所述加热装置的流体的压力的阀组件，所述阀组件包括阀致动器，感测供给到所述加热器的流体的压力的压力传感器以及感测所述加热装置的温度控制装置 房间的环境温度。 控制系统还包括连接到上述元件的电子控制单元，电子控制单元包括从温度控制装置采样“打开”和“关闭”输入信号的电子电路，确定压力变化率 流体，并且通过向阀致动器提供命令信号，根据“打开”或“关闭”信号来改变压力设定点（从而改变加热装置输出）。 该指令信号基于预定的期望温度与实际温度之间的差异以及流体的压力变化率。

公开(公告)号：US4224466A

公开(公告)日：1980-09-23

申请号：US37742

申请日：1979-05-10

Applicant: Vincent N. Bush ,  Thomas K. Hiniker

Inventor： Vincent N. Bush ,  Thomas K. Hiniker

IPC: G01R31/28 ,  G01R15/12 ,  H04L25/02

CPC classification number: G01R31/2834

Abstract: Input channels are provided for receiving data pulses from sensors or other parts of an electronic data system. Filters, for examle r-f decoupling filters, are provided for each channel prior to passing the pulses to a utilization device, such as a counter or the like. The shunt or grounding capacitors of the filters are tied together and connected to the output of a test pulse generator which performs two functions. In normal operation, the output circuit of the test pulse generator provides an effective AC path to ground for normal operation of the filters and their shunt capacitors. In a self-test mode, the test pulse generator provides a test pulse which is coupled through the shunt capacitors, the filters and optional wave shaping amplifiers to the utilization device for verification of the operative condition of the circuits.

Abstract translation: 提供输入通道用于从电子数据系统的传感器或其他部分接收数据脉冲。 在将脉冲传递到诸如计数器等的利用装置之前，为每个通道提供用于例如r-f去耦滤波器的滤波器。 滤波器的分流或接地电容器连接在一起，并连接到执行两种功能的测试脉冲发生器的输出端。 在正常操作中，测试脉冲发生器的输出电路为滤波器及其并联电容器的正常工作提供了一个有效的接地路径。 在自检模式中，测试脉冲发生器提供测试脉冲，该测试脉冲通过并联电容器，滤波器和可选的波形整形放大器耦合到利用装置，以验证电路的工作状态。

公开(公告)号：US07516905B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US11235899

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

Inventor： Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

IPC: A01K41/00 ,  A01K31/20

CPC classification number: H05B1/0208 ,  A01K1/0158 ,  A01K1/0218 ,  H05B1/02

Abstract: A power control system for automatically and proportionately metering power to a heating device used to create a warm microenvironment conducive to the health and growth of an animal during a predetermined incubation period is herein disclosed. The power control system transmits proportionally more power to a heating device where an ambient room temperature measured outside of the microenvironment is nearer a predetermined lower limit, and proportionately less power when the ambient room temperature measured outside of the microenvironment is nearer a predetermined upper limit. A method of providing a heated microenvironment within a larger environment also is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种功率控制系统，用于自动和相称地计量加热装置的功率，该加热装置用于在预定的潜伏期间产生有利于动物健康和生长的温暖微环境。 功率控制系统将比例地更多的功率传送到加热装置，其中在微环境外测量的环境室温更接近预定的下限，并且当在微环境外测量的环境室温更接近预定的上限时成比例地较小的功率。 公开了一种在较大环境中提供加热微环境的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080289883A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US12186148

申请日：2008-08-05

Applicant: Robert G. Baarsch ,  Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael Lundgreen

Inventor： Robert G. Baarsch ,  Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael Lundgreen

IPC: G01G19/00

CPC classification number: G01G17/08 ,  A01K1/0023 ,  A01K29/00

Abstract: A system for weighing a plurality of quadruped animals is for use in a pen confining the animals. The pen has at least first and second segregated spaces with a first one-way chute allowing animal passage from the second space to the first space. A weighing station is located within a passage having an entrance and an exit, and that allows animal passage from the first area to the second area. The weighing station includes a weighing platform within the passage over which an animal must pass when passing from the first to the second space. The weighing platform has inlet and exit scales that support the weighing platform adjacent to inlet and exit ends thereof, and provides inlet and exit weight signals. A controller receives the inlet and exit weight signals and uses them in an iterative process to determine the presence of a single animal on the weighing platform. Once that determination is made, the sum of the inlet and exit weight values is very likely to accurately provide the animal weight. The controller may also use the inlet and exit weight signals to control closing of an inlet gate to bar more than one animal at a time from the weighing platform. An animal sorting system can easily incorporate this weighing system to provide more accurate sorting.

Abstract translation: 用于称重多只四足动物的系统用于限制动物的笔。 笔具有至少第一和第二隔离空间，其具有允许动物从第二空间传递到第一空间的第一单向滑槽。 称重站位于具有入口和出口的通道内，并允许动物从第一区域通向第二区域。 称重站包括通道内的称重平台，当从第一空间通过时，动物必须通过该称重平台。 称重平台具有入口和出口秤，其支撑称重平台邻近入口和出口端，并提供入口和出口重量信号。 控制器接收入口和出口重量信号，并在迭代过程中使用它们来确定称重平台上单个动物的存在。 一旦进行了确定，入口和出口重量值的总和很可能准确地提供动物体重。 控制器还可以使用入口和出口重量信号来控制入口门的关闭，从而从称重平台一次一个地拖动一只以上的动物。 动物分拣系统可以轻松整合这种称重系统，以提供更准确的分拣。

公开(公告)号：US06981649B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10426672

申请日：2003-04-30

Applicant: Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

Inventor： Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

IPC: A01G23/10 ,  A01K41/00 ,  A01K31/18

CPC classification number: H05B1/0208 ,  A01K1/0158 ,  A01K1/0218 ,  H05B1/02

Abstract: A power control device for automatically and proportionately metering power to a heating device used to create a warm microenvironment conducive to the health and growth of an animal during a predetermined incubation period is herein disclosed. The power control device transmits proportionally more power to a heating device where an ambient temperature measured outside of the microenvironment is nearer a predetermined lower limit, and proportionately less power when the ambient room temperature measured outside of the microenvironment is nearer a predetermined upper limit.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种功率控制装置，用于自动和成比例地计量用于在预定的潜伏期内用于产生有益于动物的健康和生长的温暖微环境的加热装置的功率。 功率控制装置向加热装置成比例地传递更多的功率，其中在微环境外测量的环境温度更接近预定的下限，并且当在微环境外测量的环境室温更接近预定的上限时成比例地较小的功率。