Patent ID: 6019005
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A sampling apparatus for sampling an agricultural commodity comprising: a frame having a front frame and a back frame portion, wherein said front frame comprises a plurality of legs with each of said legs having a corresponding support leg;said back frame comprising a plurality of legs, with each of said legs having a corresponding support leg, wherein said front and back frame portions so as to define at least one bay area;a sampling means constructed so as to attain at least one sample from a trailer positioned in said bay area;a plurality of positioning sensors positioned on said legs on said front frame portion, and at least one sensor positioned on said back frame portion, said positioning sensors constructed so as to determine whether the vehicle is properly positioned within said bay area;a collection means constructed so as to collect said sample from said sampling means; anda programmable logic controller having a derived logic software, said programmable logic controller constructed so as to automatically control said sampling apparatus.