| CPC B65G 65/30 (2013.01) [A01C 7/081 (2013.01); A01C 15/003 (2013.01); B65G 65/28 (2013.01); B65G 69/0441 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
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1. A method of filling a holding tank with agricultural product, the method comprising:
flowing agricultural product into a supply line comprising a plurality of outlets open to a holding space of the holding tank, the plurality of outlets including a first outlet associated with a first junction, and a second outlet associated with a second junction;
flowing agricultural product through the first junction, wherein agricultural product flowing out of the first outlet forms a first pile, wherein the first junction directs agricultural product to flow out of the first outlet until the first outlet becomes blocked, and thereafter directs agricultural product to flow toward the second junction, and wherein agricultural product flowing out of the second outlet forms a second pile;
with the first outlet blocked, flowing agricultural product through the first junction toward the second junction, wherein the second junction directs agricultural product to flow out of the second outlet; and
stopping flow of agricultural product in response to the second pile reaching a predetermined height.
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