Angled Paddle Sweep Assembly for Grain Bin Drying

The patent changes the drying parameters by using controlled airflow rates and temperature gradients rather than high-temperature air. The system creates multiple airflow zones with different velocities and temperatures to achieve gradual moisture removal, preventing thermal shock and stress cracks while maintaining drying efficiency.

The drying system is segmented into multiple zones with different airflow characteristics. The patent divides the bin into upper and lower sections with controlled airflow rates, creating a gradient drying pattern that prevents uniform high-temperature exposure and reduces heat damage to the grain.

The system dynamically adjusts airflow rates based on real-time moisture content measurements. The patent uses sensors to monitor grain moisture and automatically modulates fan speeds and airflow distribution, ensuring complete drying when needed while reducing energy consumption when grain reaches target moisture levels.

The drying system incorporates feedback control through moisture sensors that continuously monitor grain conditions. The patent implements a control system that receives moisture data and adjusts airflow rates accordingly, preventing both incomplete drying and excessive energy consumption by stopping or reducing airflow when drying targets are achieved.

The patent merges the functions of grain removal and grain distribution into a single integrated paddle sweep system. The system combines gentle paddle action for grain collection with mechanical spreading mechanisms that form uniform packed layers, achieving both low grain damage and high distribution uniformity simultaneously.

The paddle sweep system operates in multiple dimensions by moving grain both radially inward toward the bin center and vertically to create packed layers. The patent employs angled paddle blades that simultaneously perform collection, lifting, and spreading functions, forming uniform three-dimensional grain layers while minimizing damage.