SAMPLING PROBE Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC G01N1/04 G01N1/08 E21B49/02 

FIELD: physics, measurement.

SUBSTANCE: sampling probe includes intake tube with sharpened beveled cutting edge at lower part made in the form of sharp wedge, and with flange with facet for convenient tube extraction from a hole in hay tower. A bar of lesser diameter is attached to the intake tube by the flange. The Bar consists of two parts screwed into each other. Bar surface features measurement scale for defining probe depth in hay tower. Intake tube surface features lengthwise slot for sample removal. Sample is removed by a device including a bush with rigidly handle fixed in it and sharpened rod inserted though a hole.

EFFECT: reduced labour capacity of sampling.

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