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09-07-2013 дата публикации

Magnetic vacuum seed meter

Номер: US0008479671B2
Автор: David T. Shoup, SHOUP DAVID T, SHOUP DAVID T.
Принадлежит: SHOUP DAVID T, SHOUP DAVID T.

A seed meter for an agricultural seed planter, wherein the seed meter includes a rotatable disk assembly for a seed meter to dispense individual seeds at desired intervals. The rotatable disk comprises a seed disk including a plurality of circumferentially spaced seed apertures about the periphery operatively connected to a vacuum source, a substantially nonmagnetic backing disk member having a plurality of vacuum apertures and also in communication with the vacuum source, a resilient disk member adjacent and engageable with the nonmagnetic backing disk comprising a plurality of magnetic portions engageable with a magnetic source and adapted to occlude the seed aperture and disrupt communication with the vacuum source. The seed disk, substantially nonmagnetic backing disk member and resilient disk member are also rotatably mounted within a housing on a conduit. The vacuum source is operatively connected to the inside of the housing.

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07-12-2017 дата публикации

Высевающий диск

Номер: RU0000175510U1
Автор: Бадри Хутаевич Ахалая
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное научное учреждение Федеральный научный агроинженерный центр ВИМ (ФГБНУ ФНАЦ ВИМ)

Высевающий диск имеет сквозные конические ячейки, расположенные на нем с равномерным шагом. Высевающий диск выполнен разборным из двух жестко закрепленных между собой частей, одна из которых выполнена в виде круглой пластины толщиной 3…4 мм с отверстиями по окружности, а другая - в виде кольца с крепежными отверстиями сбоку и сквозными коническими ячейками. Использование высевающего диска позволяет осуществлять высев семян разных культур, что делает его универсальным. 2 ил. Ц 1 175510 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ааа ав И 9) ВУ” 5475 5409 04 (51) МПК ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ А0!С 704 (2006.01) (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016141343, 21.10.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.10.2016 Дата регистрации: 07.12.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 21.10.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 07.12.2017 Бюл. № 34 Адрес для переписки: 109428, Москва, 1-й Институтский пр. 5, Федеральное государственное бюджетное научное учреждение Федеральный научный агроинженерный центр ВИМ (ФГБНУ ФНАЦ ВИМ) (72) Автор(ы): Ахалая Бадри Хутаевич (КП) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное научное учреждение Федеральный научный агроинженерный центр ВИМ (ФГБНУ ФНАЦВИМ) (КО) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: КП 1192667 А1, 23.11.1985. ЗО 1540690 А1, 07.02.1990. ВО 156671 01, 10.11.2015. $9 134506 АТ, 10.10.1960. $9 1237104 А2, 15.06.1986. 50 1297747 АТ, 23.03.1987. (54) Высевающий диск (57) Реферат: Высевающий диск имеет сквозные конические ячейки, расположенные на нем с равномерным шагом. Высевающий диск выполнен разборным из двух жестко закрепленных между собой частей, одна из которых выполнена в виде круглой пластины толщиной 3...4 мм с отверстиями по Стр.: 1 окружности, а другая - в виде кольца с крепежными отверстиями сбоку и сквозными коническими ячейками. Использование высевающего диска позволяет осуществлять высев семян разных культур, что делает его универсальным. 2 ил. па ...

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Номер записи: 2
12-01-2021 дата публикации

Стенд для испытания высевающих аппаратов сеялок точного высева

Номер: RU0000201770U1
Автор: Анатолий Иванович Завражнов, Андрей Александрович Земляной, Андрей Анатольевич Завражнов, Василий Григорьевич Бросалин, Владимир Юрьевич Ланцев, Дмитрий Васильевич Дергачев, Дмитрий Васильевич Чичирин, Николай Исатьевич Крецу
Принадлежит: Открытое акционерное общество "Миллеровосельмаш", федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Мичуринский государственный аграрный университет"

Полезная модель относится к методам и средствам оценки показателей качества выполнения технологического процесса высевающими аппаратами сеялок, в частности, для оценки неравномерности высева семян.Стенд для испытания высевающих аппаратов сеялок точного высева включает исследуемый высевающий аппарат, с высевающим диском и сошником, систему контроля и фиксирования высеваемого материала, содержащую два емкостных датчика и ячеистый поддон. Стенд снабжен приводом. Первый датчик системы контроля высеваемого материала установлен на выходе с высевающего диска, а второй датчик - в зоне основания сошника. Ячеистый поддон смонтирован ниже второго датчика в непосредственной близости от него, причем ячеистый поддон выполнен без дна и каждая его ячея снабжена счетчиком падающих в нее семян.Эффективность стенда для испытания высевающих аппаратов сеялок точного высева достигается за счет осуществления возможности ускоренных испытаний высевающих аппаратов, улучшения условий труда и повышения производительности труда испытаний. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 770 U1 (51) МПК A01C 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 7/00 (2020.08); A01C 7/04 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020121348, 22.06.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 12.01.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 12.01.2021 Бюл. № 2 U 1 2 0 1 7 7 0 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 60300 U1, 27.01.2007. RU 49674 U1, 10.12.2005. RU 188553 U1, 16.04.2019. RU 2356210 C1, 27.05.2009. RU 69372 U1, 27.12.2007. (54) СТЕНД ДЛЯ ИСПЫТАНИЯ ВЫСЕВАЮЩИХ АППАРАТОВ СЕЯЛОК ТОЧНОГО ВЫСЕВА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к методам и выходе с высевающего диска, а второй датчик средствам оценки показателей качества в зоне основания сошника. Ячеистый поддон выполнения технологического процесса смонтирован ниже второго датчика в высевающими аппаратами сеялок, в частности, непосредственной близости от ...

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Номер записи: 3
04-05-2021 дата публикации

Бункер для посевного агрегата

Номер: RU0000203991U1
Автор: Алексей Александрович Максимов, Юрий Алексеевич Максимов
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Агроцентр"

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению и может быть использована в посевных комплексах для посева зерновых, зернобобовых и других сельскохозяйственных культур. Бункер для посевного агрегата содержит несущую раму 1 с транспортными колесами 2, установленную на несущую раме 1 бункерную емкость с зерновой секцией 3 и секцией для удобрений 4, катушечные дозаторы 5, привод катушечных дозаторов, нагнетательные вентиляторы 6, пневмодозирующую магистраль с опорной пластиной семяпроводов 7 с верхними 16 и нижними 17 пневмотранспортными трубами, шнековый транспортер 8 с загрузочным рукавом 9. Бункер снабжен двумя воздушными распределителями 10, выполненными виде коробов трапецеидальной формы, приводом катушечных дозаторов, состоящим из электромагнитной муфты 11 и вариаторов 12, а также емкостью для жидких удобрений 13 с гидравлическим приводом подачи жидких удобрений. Бункер снабжен выравнивателем избыточного давления, выполненным в виде воздушного трубопровода 18, сообщающегося с нагнетательными вентиляторами 6. Техническим результатом, достигаемым в заявляемой полезной модели, является расширение функциональных возможностей с одновременным повышением равномерности распределения семенного материала и гранулированного удобрения и повышением надежности работы бункера. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 203 991 U1 (51) МПК A01C 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 7/00 (2021.02); A01C 7/04 (2021.02); A01C 7/08 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020142956, 24.12.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Агроцентр" (RU) Дата регистрации: 04.05.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 04.05.2021 Бюл. № 13 2 0 3 9 9 1 R U (54) Бункер для посевного агрегата (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению и может быть использована в посевных комплексах для посева зерновых, зернобобовых ...

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Номер записи: 4
14-07-2021 дата публикации

Высевающий аппарат

Номер: RU0000205431U1
Автор: Александр Александрович Полуэктов, Валерий Викторович Цыбулевский, Ирина Александровна Петунина, Михаил Юрьевич Тюнин, Никита Алексеевич Ватолин
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Кубанский государственный аграрный университет имени И.Т. Трубилина"

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к высевающим аппаратам сеялок.Для повышения эффективности высева семян за счет их равномерного распределения при посеве в высевающем аппарате, включающем бункер для семян со щелью, электромагнитный механизм привода, синхронизируемый со скоростью сеялки через электронный блок управления, установлена разгрузочная пластина, образующая воздушную полость в нижней части бункера со стенкой, выполненной в виде упругой пластины из электротехнической стали с отогнутым концом, обеспечивающим периодическое перекрытие щели бункера при воздействии колебаний с частотой, приводящей семена в псевдоожиженное состояние, при этом вдоль всей щели, под ней расположен распределитель, выполненный в виде параллелепипеда, разделенного в вертикальной плоскости на секции, каждая из которых выполнена в виде пустотелой прямоугольной призмы и имеет сквозное отверстие, соединенное с семяпроводом, причем все сквозные отверстия секций расположены относительно друг друга в шахматном порядке. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 205 431 U1 (51) МПК A01C 7/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 7/04 (2021.02); A01C 7/16 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021100410, 11.01.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 14.07.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 14.07.2021 Бюл. № 20 2 0 5 4 3 1 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2056716 C1, 27.03.1996. SU 826987 A1, 07.05.1981. RU 2481762 C1, 20.05.2013. UA 21339 A, 02.12.1997. KR 20020097300 A, 31.12.2002. (54) Высевающий аппарат (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к высевающим аппаратам сеялок. Для повышения эффективности высева семян за счет их равномерного распределения при посеве в высевающем аппарате, включающем бункер для семян со щелью, электромагнитный механизм привода, синхронизируемый со скоростью ...

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Номер записи: 5
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Singulating seed

Номер: US20120031315A1
Автор: Norbert Beaujot
Принадлежит: Individual

A seed feeding apparatus includes a feed assembly with a V-shaped groove with at least one moving wall and a pocket formed by the walls of the groove and a pocket plate configured to substantially conform to the groove. The pocket plate is located such that the moving wall moves upward at the pocket. Seeds are received and form a pile in the pocket. As the moving wall moves, seeds fall from the pile to the bottom of the groove with sides of the seeds bearing against the walls of the groove such that the seeds are aligned in single file along the bottom of the groove and move upward over the upper edge of the groove and then fall out of the groove one at a time at a constant rate into a furrow.

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Номер записи: 6
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Twin row planter

Номер: US20130112125A1
Автор: Edward L. Swenson, Monte J. Rans, Nyle C. Wollenhaupt, William W. Preheim
Принадлежит: AGCO Corp

An apparatus and method to precisely meter and dispense two or more crop inputs with a common metering disc is presented to achieve proper placement in the soil relative to one another. In one embodiment, dry granular or granulized fertilizer is metered from one side of the disc and seed is metered from the opposite side of the same metering disc. The fertilizer is placed in a concentrated “pulse” approximately equal distances between seeds within a common seed furrow and/or between seed furrows to improved nutrient use efficiency by minimizing soil to fertilizer contact and subsequent chemical reactions that make applied supplemental nutrients less available to plants. Pressurized air may be utilized to assist discharge of both the seed and fertilizer from the disc meter to assure precise spacing in the soil. A cover may be placed on the meter and metering disc to recirculate air and thus minimize potential atmospheric contamination from seed coatings and fertilizer materials.

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Номер записи: 7
16-05-2013 дата публикации

ROW UNIT FOR A PLANTER, PLANTER AND METHOD FOR PLANTING

Номер: US20130118393A1
Автор: Stark Magnus
Принадлежит: Vaderstad-Verken AB

A precision seeder for sowing seeds to obtain a predetermined number of plants per unit of length includes a seed discharging tube adapted to feed the seed by an excess air pressure from a seed distributing device to a seed outlet, a seed furrow opener including two sowing discs arranged at an angle relative to each other, and a resilient press surface for pressing the seed into the soil. The press surface is configured such that a direction of flow of the seeds at the seed outlet intersects or is substantially tangent to at least a portion of the press surface. The seed outlet is located between the sowing discs and, as seen in the transverse direction, inside or immediately adjacent to the periphery of at least one of the sowing discs. 116-. (canceled)17. A row unit for precision sowing of seeds to obtain a predetermined number of plants per unit of length , comprising:a seed discharging tube adapted to feed the seed by an excess air pressure from a seed distributing device to a seed outlet;a seed furrow opener, comprising two sowing discs arranged at an angle relative to each other; anda resilient press surface for pressing the seed into the soil;wherein the press surface is configured such that a direction of flow of the seeds at the seed outlet intersects or is substantially tangent to at least a portion of the press surface; andthe seed outlet is located between the sowing discs and, as seen in the transverse direction, inside or immediately adjacent to the periphery of at least one of the sowing discs.18. A row unit according to claim 17 , wherein the seed outlet claim 17 , as seen in a plane perpendicular to the direction of flow of the seeds claim 17 , has substantially a same cross section as the seed discharging tube.19. A row unit according to claim 17 , wherein the whole of the seed outlet is located in front of a vertical plane that is tangent to one of the sowing discs and perpendicular to a main operating direction of the row unit.20. A row unit ...

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Номер записи: 8
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Particulate Material Delivery System For Variable Rate Sectional Control

Номер: US20130192503A1
Автор: Henry James W., Petruic Matthew, Stuart Graham, Wolowski Evan
Принадлежит: CNH Canada, Ltd.

A particulate material delivery system is provided that allows for variable rate sectional control while delivering particulate material to an agricultural field. The system may include an air cart and a drill that are towable behind a tractor and that includes a metering system receiving product from the air cart and delivering the product to the drill for distribution to the ground, such as an agricultural field. The metering system includes multiple metering units that receive separate portions of the product from the air cart. Multiple prime movers drive the multiple metering units. A controller is connected to and individually controls the multiple prime movers such that distribution rates of the multiple metering units can be varied independently of each other. 1. A particulate material delivery system comprising:an air cart and a drill that are towable behind a tractor; multiple metering units receiving separate portions of the product from the air cart;', 'multiple prime movers driving the multiple metering units; and', 'a controller connected to and individually controlling the multiple prime movers for controlling distribution rates of the multiple metering units independently of each other., 'a metering system receiving a product from the air cart and delivering the product to the drill for distribution to an agricultural field, the metering system including,'}2. The particulate material delivery system of wherein the multiple prime movers are electric motors.3. The particulate material delivery system of wherein each of the multiple metering units includes a metering roller claim 2 , and a shaft that supports and rotates the metering roller claim 2 , and wherein each electric motor drives an end of the shaft that supports a respective metering roller.4. The particulate material delivery system of wherein each of the multiple metering units includes a metering roller having an external gear at an outer circumferential surface thereof claim 2 , and wherein ...

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Номер записи: 9
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Seed Meter

Номер: US20130192504A1
Автор: Sauder Derek, Schaefer Tim
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc. 1. A seed meter for an agricultural planter , comprising:a meter housing including a seed housing, said seed housing defining a seed pool area into which seeds are communicated and collected; anda seed disc rotatably mounted within said meter housing, said seed disc having a seed side surface defining a seed plane, said seed disc having a central axis and a direction of rotation, said seed disc further having a plurality of seed apertures spaced radially outward from said central axis, said plurality of apertures defining a seed path along said seed plane, said seed side surface having a plurality of cavities intersecting said seed path, each of said cavities having a portion inward of an inner radius of said seed path, and each of said cavities further having a surface recessed relative to said seed plane.2. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein each of said cavities includes a forward face extending between said seed plane and said recessed surface claim 1 , said forward face of each of said cavities disposed in a backward-swept orientation relative to said direction of rotation.3. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein said forward face is substantially normal to said seed side surface.4. The seed meter of claim 3 , wherein each of said cavities further includes a rearward-face extending between said seed plane and said recessed surface claim 3 , said rearward face sloping from said recessed surface toward said direction of rotation.5. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein each of said cavities is in ...

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Номер записи: 10
22-08-2013 дата публикации

SINGLE SEEDER WITH A FOLDABLE CHASSIS AND AT LEAST ONE DISTRIBUTION HEAD ARRANGED AT THE REAR OF THE SEEDER

Номер: US20130213284A1
Автор: Audigie Jean-Charles, Kauff Martin, Renault Stephane
Принадлежит: KUHN S.A.

A single seeder with a foldable chassis composed of a central section arranged transversely with respect to the direction of work and of two lateral sections articulated on the central section, seeder elements being distributed in a regular manner on the chassis, the seeder including burying coulters for the distribution of product extending at the front of a respective seeder element, a distribution head and pipes connected on the distribution head and ending at the burying coulters. The distribution head is arranged at the rear of the seeder, behind the seeder elements, taking into account the direction of advance. 1. A single seeder with a foldable chassis composed of a central section arranged transversely with respect to the direction of work , and of two lateral sections articulated on the central section , seeder elements being distributed in a regular manner on the chassis , the seeder including burying coulters for the distribution of product extending at the front of a respective seeder element , one distribution head and pipes connected on the distribution head and ending at the burying coulters , wherein the distribution head is arranged at the rear of the seeder , behind the seeder elements , taking into account the direction of advance.2. The seeder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the distribution head extends beyond the displacement zone of the seeder elements between a work position and a transport position.3. The seeder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one movable guide allows the guiding of the pipes supplying the burying coulters mounted on the lateral sections.4. The seeder as claimed in claim 3 , wherein each movable guide has a base claim 3 , the base is connected to the beam of the lateral section and extends perpendicularly to the beam claim 3 , being inclined by an acute angle with respect to the horizontal.5. The seeder as claimed in claim 3 , wherein each movable guide has a curved shape directed towards the distribution head in the work ...

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Номер записи: 11
19-12-2013 дата публикации

IMPLEMENT FOR ADJUSTABLY METERING AN AGRICULTURAL FIELD INPUT ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT FRAME SECTIONS

Номер: US20130333601A1
Автор: Shivak Stanislaus Montgomery
Принадлежит: RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Metering devices for an agricultural implement are provided for applying a field input, for example, pneumatically delivered granular product including seed or fertilizer or sprayed liquid product including fertilizer and the like, to an agricultural field. In the applying of the field input, the rate of application of the dispensers of one section of the implement can be collectively varied in relation to the rate of application of the dispensers of a different section of the implement frame. 1. An implement for applying an input product to an agricultural field , the implement comprising:a frame arranged to be supported for movement across the field in a forward working direction in which the frame includes a plurality of designated frame sections;a plurality of product dispensers supported on the frame in association with each designated frame section;a product supply arranged to store the input product therein so as to be supported for movement across the field together with the frame;a plurality of conveying lines communicating between the product supply and respective ones of the product dispensers;a plurality of metering devices in which each metering device is associated with one of the designated frame sections and communicates with at least one main line in communication with the respective conveying lines of the product dispensers associated therewith;the metering devices being arranged to meter the input product therethrough from the product supply to the respective conveying lines at an adjustable rate relative to one another.2. The implement according to wherein each metering device is arranged to be operated in a closed condition such that no input product is conveying through the conveying lines of the associated frame section.3. The implement according to wherein each metering device is operable at a rate which is responsive to a respective speed input representing a speed of the respective frame section across the field in the forward working ...

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Номер записи: 12
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Drop tube system for planting field seeds in rows with different varieties of seeds

Номер: US20130333602A1
Автор: Andrew G. Jenkins, Brian W. Carr, Nick Merfeld, Scott A. Sporrer
Принадлежит: Clem Gary W Inc

A system for planting seeds having a metering system positioned before a belt lowering system that has a sensor to detect the position of a seed on the belt lowering system. The rotational speed of the metering system and the belt lowering system are determined by the speed and location of a planter and the position of the seed on the belt lowering system to correct seed positioning with relation to a pre-mapped or selected field starting location.

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Номер записи: 13
09-01-2014 дата публикации

SEED METER

Номер: US20140007801A1
Автор: Sauder Derek A.
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc. 1. A seed meter for an agricultural planter , comprising:a meter housing including a seed housing;an opening for communicating seeds into said seed housing;a seed pool area for collection of said seeds disposed near a bottom end of said housing; anda seed disc rotatably mounted within said meter housing, said seed disc being disposed horizontally adjacent to said seed pool area, said seed disc further including a seed aperture, said seed aperture disposed to rotate along a seed aperture path, a portion of said seed aperture path being adjacent to said seed pool area, said seed disc further having a cavity disposed along said seed aperture path, wherein said cavity has an outer perimeter larger than an outer perimeter of said seed aperture.2. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein said cavity comprises an agitation cavity sized to allow said seeds in said seed pool area to move substantially into said cavity such that said cavity substantially agitates the seeds in said seed pool area.3. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein said cavity includes a substantially vertical sidewall claim 2 , said sidewall oriented to face said seed pool area as said cavity enters said seed pool area.4. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein a distal end of said seed aperture is disposed at a first radial distance from a center of said seed disc claim 1 , and wherein said cavity includes an outer sidewall disposed at a second radial distance from said center of said seed disc claim 1 , and wherein said second radial distance ...

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Номер записи: 14
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Sowing heart monitoring apparatus, sowing heart and single-seed drill

Номер: US20140014012A1
Автор: Ferdinand Schumacher, Werner KRYBUS
Принадлежит: Fachhochschule Sudwestfalen, KVERNELAND AS

A sowing heart monitoring apparatus for connection to a sowing heart and for monitoring of the sowing heart with a line camera with one detection direction, a housing which can be attached to the sowing heart for accommodating the line camera and a radiation source for generating electromagnetic waves which can be detected by the line camera with one radiation direction. The sowing heart monitoring apparatus is made such that electromagnetic waves which have been generated by the radiation source can be detected by the line camera after reflection on one reflection surface of a rotating sowing disc of the sowing heart and can be evaluated by an evaluation unit. The invention also relates to a sowing heart and a single-seed drill.

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Номер записи: 15
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Remote supply device for a single seeder and single seeder using such a supply device

Номер: US20140020609A1
Автор: Jean-Charles Audigie
Принадлежит: KUHN SAS

A supply device for a single seeder via a flow of air from a main reservoir containing product to at least one auxiliary reservoir depending on its filling rate, each auxiliary reservoir being connected to the main reservoir by a respective leak-tight duct, the number of auxiliary reservoirs corresponding to the number of distributors of the single seeder. A regulating system is associated with each auxiliary reservoir and the regulating system has a sensor for detecting the level of product and a valve for regulating the flow of air in the corresponding auxiliary reservoir. A single seeder using a supply device according to the invention.

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Номер записи: 16
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Hopper And Meter Mount for Agricultural Planter

Номер: US20140026793A1
Автор: Baker Chad Alan
Принадлежит:

A seed planting apparatus comprises a meter configured to meter agricultural seeds, a meter drive connected to the meter, a drive gear connected to the meter via the meter drive and configured to rotate the meter based on rotational motion imparted to the drive gear, and a hopper, which comprises a hopper body, a seed port connectable to a seed supply, and a meter port connectable to the meter. 1. A seed planting apparatus , comprising:a meter configured to meter agricultural seeds;a meter drive connected to the meter;a drive gear connected to the meter via the meter drive and configured to rotate the meter based on rotational motion imparted to the drive gear; and a hopper body;', 'a seed port connectable to a seed supply; and', 'a meter port connectable to the meter., 'a hopper comprising2. The seed planting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a meter drive adapter connected between the drive gear and the meter drive and configured to connect the meter to the drive gear.3. The seed planting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising corn seeds located inside the hopper.4. The seed planting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hopper further comprises a mounting bracket connected to the hopper body and configured to mount to a planting row unit.5. The seed planting apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hopper body comprises a plurality of air holes located proximal to the seed port and configured to regulate transfer of seeds from the seed supply to the hopper.6. A method of modifying a seed planting apparatus claim 1 , comprising: a first meter configured to meter agricultural seeds;', 'a drive gear connected to the first meter and configured to rotate the first meter based on rotational motion imparted to the drive gear; and', 'a drive chain connected to the drive gear;, 'providing a planting row unit comprisingremoving the first meter;providing a second meter and connecting the second meter to the drive gear so that ...

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Номер записи: 17
13-02-2014 дата публикации

SEALING GASKET AND SEED HOUSING FOR A SEEDER AND SEEDER COMPRISING SUCH A SEED HOUSING

Номер: US20140041564A1
Автор: Gilstring Gert
Принадлежит: Vaderstad-Verken AB

A sealing gasket made of a resilient rubber material or rubber-like material. The sealing gasket is formed as a rotationally symmetric body with a substantially constant cross-sectional profile. The cross-sectional profile includes: a first sealing part located furthest away from a center of rotation of the body and a second sealing part located radially inside the first sealing part, as viewed in the radial direction. An open space is defined by the first and second sealing parts. The second sealing part essentially curves through an angle away from the center of rotation. A seed housing can include such a seal and a seeder can include such a seed housing. 125-. (canceled)26. A sealing gasket substantially made of a resilient rubber material or rubber-like material ,the sealing gasket being formed as a rotationally symmetric body with a substantially constant cross-sectional profile, the cross-sectional profile including:a first sealing part located furthest away from a center of rotation of the body, anda second sealing part located radially inside said first sealing part, as viewed in the radial direction,an open space being defined by the first and second sealing parts,wherein the second sealing part essentially curves through an angle away from the center of rotation, andwherein the sealing gasket further comprises an attachment portion, wherein the sealing parts extend from a first side of the main plane and the attachment portion extends from a second side of the main plane.27. A sealing gasket according to claim 26 , wherein the second sealing part is formed as a sealing lip with a free end claim 26 , or a sealing lip with a free end which has a portion of thicker material.28. A sealing gasket according to claim 26 , wherein the sealing gasket has a base portion and the second sealing part claim 26 , as viewed in the axial direction claim 26 , extends further away from the base portion than the first sealing part.29. A sealing gasket according to claim 28 , ...

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Номер записи: 18
05-01-2017 дата публикации

VACUUM HOSE COUPLING WITH QUICK LOCK FEATURE

Номер: US20170000017A1
Автор: Johnson Chad M.
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

An agricultural planter includes a chassis; a pneumatic system carried by the chassis; and a row unit carried by the chassis. The row unit includes: a unit body; a metering unit carried by the unit body and having a port with a channel formed therein; a flexible coupling locked onto the port by an inner lip formed on an inner surface of the coupling, the coupling having a sliding region formed on an outer surface of said coupling; a locking ring bound within the sliding region of the coupling, the locking ring being slidable across the sliding region between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking ring preventing the coupling from deforming to allow the inner lip off the port in the locked position; and a hose connecting the pneumatic system to the channel of the port through the coupling. 1. An agricultural planter , comprising:a chassis;a pneumatic system carried by said chassis; and a unit body;', 'a metering unit carried by said unit body and having a port with a channel formed therein;', 'a flexible coupling locked onto said port by an inner lip formed on an inner surface of said coupling, said coupling having a sliding region formed on an outer surface of said coupling;', 'a locking ring bound within said sliding region of said coupling, said locking ring being slidable across said sliding region between a locked position and an unlocked position, said locking ring preventing said coupling from deforming to allow said inner lip off said port in said locked position; and', 'a hose connecting said pneumatic system to said channel of said port through said coupling., 'at least one row unit carried by said chassis, said row unit including2. The agricultural planter according to claim 1 , wherein said sliding region is defined between a coupling lip formed on said outer surface and an enlarged diameter portion of said coupling.3. The agricultural planter according to claim 2 , wherein said coupling includes a locking projection formed on said outer ...

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Номер записи: 19
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ROW UNIT WITH INTEGRATED PRESSURE SOURCE

Номер: US20180000005A1
Автор: Hahn Dustan, Wilhelmi Matthew J.
Принадлежит:

An agricultural planter includes a plurality of row units attached to a toolbar. The row units include seed meters in seed meter housings for receiving, singulating, and dispensing seed or other particulate. The seed meters include a circular seed disc with a seed path for receiving the seed in the seed meter housing. Integrated with the seed meter, such as at the housing, is an electric pressure source dedicated for providing a pressure differential for the seed meter or meters at a particular location on the planter. The pressure source can be positive or negative to temporarily adhere seed to the seed disc of the meter. A single pressure source can provide the pressure differential to a single meter or to multiple meters or discs at a row unit. 1. A seed meter for use on a row unit of an agricultural implement , comprising:a housing comprising a seed disc side and a vacuum side, said vacuum side comprising a conduit for directing a vacuum pressure;at least one seed disc rotatably positioned within the housing and including a plurality of seed apertures comprising a seed path, said seed disc positioned with a seed side adjacent the seed disc side of the housing; andan integrated, electric fluid pressure source positioned at the housing and configured to provide a pressure differential for the seed apertures of the seed path to temporarily adhere a seed;wherein the conduit of the housing directs a vacuum pressure on an opposite side of the seed disc than the seed side.2. The seed meter of claim 1 , further comprising first and second seed discs rotatably positioned within the housing claim 1 , with each disc comprising the plurality of apertures.3. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein the fluid pressure source comprises an electric fan attached to the housing to pull air through the seed apertures of the seed discs.4. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein the fluid pressure source comprises an electric fan attached to the housing to push air through the seed apertures ...

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Номер записи: 20
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SEEDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200000016A1
Автор: Dhobale Dnyanesh, Garner Elijah B., Hubner Cary S., Mariman Nathan A., Peterson James R.
Принадлежит:

A seeding machine for a row unit, in which the row unit has a seed disk rotatable about a first axis to convey seed from a seed reservoir, includes a seed delivery apparatus. The seed delivery apparatus includes an elongated housing having a first opening through which seed is received, a second opening through which seed exits, and an elongated interior chamber. The seed delivery apparatus further includes a first pulley, a second pulley, and an endless member driven by the first pulley and/or the second pulley. The endless member is movable within the elongated interior chamber to receive seed from the first opening and convey seed to the second opening. A seed diverter is movable with respect to the endless member and pivotable about a second axis non-coincident with the first axis. The seed diverter is positioned to contact and guide seed into the seed delivery apparatus. 1. A seeding machine for a row unit having a seed disk with a plurality of apertures through which an air pressure differential is applied to retain seed thereon , the seed disk rotatable about a first axis to convey seed from a seed reservoir , the seeding machine comprising: an elongated housing having a first opening through which seed is received, a second opening through which seed exits, and an elongated interior chamber along which seed is conveyed from the first opening to the second opening,', 'a first pulley,', 'a second pulley, and', 'an endless member driven by the first pulley and/or the second pulley, the endless member movable within the elongated interior chamber of the elongated housing to receive seed from the first opening and convey seed to the second opening; and, 'a seed delivery apparatus comprising'}a seed diverter movable with respect to the endless member and pivotable about a second axis non-coincident with the first axis, the seed diverter positioned to contact and guide seed into the seed delivery apparatus.2. The seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the seed ...

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Номер записи: 21
14-01-2016 дата публикации

MAP BASED SEED VACUUM CONTROL

Номер: US20160007523A1
Автор: Rylander Dave J.
Принадлежит:

A method including adjusting a changeable component of a seed planting machine when switching from a first variety of seed to a second variety of seed during planting, wherein the adjusting is based on a location of the planting machine. 1. A method comprising:adjusting a changeable component of a seed planting machine when switching from a first variety of seed to a second variety of seed during planting, wherein the adjusting is based on a location of the planting machine.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the component comprises a double eliminator configured to prevent multiple seeds from being planted at a particular location.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seed planting machine comprises a vacuum seed meter claim 1 , and wherein adjusting the changeable component comprises adjusting a vacuum level applied to the vacuum seed meter.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seed planting machine comprises a double eliminator and a vacuum seed meter claim 1 , and wherein adjusting comprises:changing the double eliminator to prevent multiple seeds from being planted at a particular location; andadjusting a vacuum level applied to the vacuum seed meter.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting configures the seed planting machine to maximize performance of planting of the one of the first variety of seed and the second variety of seed.6. A method comprising:planting a first variety of seed in a first location of a field of land using a planting machine, the planting machine comprising a component, the component having a first setting configured to improve a first performance of the planting machine when planting the first variety of seed, wherein the first performance is gauged relative to the planting machine planting the first variety of seed using other settings of the component;sensing that the planting machine will reach or has reached a second location of the field, different than the first location, wherein a second variety of seed, different than the ...

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Номер записи: 22
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONICALLY PULSING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT WITH SEED UTILIZING SEED TRANSPORT MECHANISM

Номер: US20180014456A1
Автор: Conrad Larry M., PORTER RICHARD M., RICE RICHARD L., RYSDAM REX A.
Принадлежит: AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION

A system for electronically pulsing agricultural product with seed includes a seed transport mechanism affixed to a seed planter row unit. A seed sensing device senses dispensation of the seed from the seed transport mechanism. An agricultural product conduit dispenses agricultural products into the seed transport mechanism to provide dispensing of the products with the seed as the seed and product exit the seed transport mechanism. A control interface electronic system dispenses a particular quantity of product with the seed in the seed transport mechanism. A pulsing valve dispenses products from the conduit when the seed sensing device senses the dispensation of the seed. A seed release speed is provided which is proportional to the ground speed of the seed planter row unit to minimize seed tumbling and optimize accurate placement of seed and product at varying ground speeds of the row unit. 2. The system wherein said seed transport mechanism and said agricultural product tube are in an integrated assembly for accurate placement of the chemical granules with the seed.3. The system of wherein said seed transport mechanism comprises a paddle belt assembly.4. The system of wherein said seed transport mechanism comprises a brush belt assembly.5. The system of wherein said seed transport mechanism comprises a disc/seed pocket assembly.6. The system of wherein said seed transport mechanism comprises a seed tube assembly.7. The system of further comprising said agricultural product metering system claim 1 , wherein said agricultural product metering system includes an in-meter diffuser.8. The system of further comprising said agricultural product metering system claim 1 , wherein said agricultural product metering system includes a single slope in-meter diffuser.9. The system of further comprising said agricultural product metering system claim 1 , wherein said agricultural product metering system includes a double slope in-meter diffuser.10. The system of further ...

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Номер записи: 23
21-01-2016 дата публикации

SOWING HEART AND SINGLE-SEED DRILL

Номер: US20160014952A1
Автор: Schumacher Ferdinand
Принадлежит: KVERNELAND AS

A sowing heart for a single-seed drill, wherein the sowing heart includes a seed disc which can be rotated in one direction (R) of rotation, the seed disc having seed holes in a defined arrangement; a receiving region for receiving the seed into the seed holes and a delivery region for delivery of the seed; a cleaning apparatus located between the delivery region and the receiving region for cleaning of the seed holes during the operation of the sowing heart, wherein the cleaning apparatus is made as a rotating wheel with at least one projection which meshes with the seed holes. The invention is also directed to a single-seed drill with such a sowing heart.

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Номер записи: 24
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Gate retention for an inductor box of an agricultural implement

Номер: US20160021814A1
Автор: Chad M. Johnson, Marvin A. Prickel, Michael J. Connors
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

An inductor box for an agricultural implement includes an inlet configured to receive agricultural product from a tank. The inductor box also includes a housing having a cavity therein. The cavity is configured to receive the agricultural product from the inlet. The inductor box includes a gate configured to be removably inserted between the inlet and the cavity, to block the agricultural product from entering the cavity while disposed between the inlet and the cavity, and to enable the agricultural product to enter the cavity while removed from being disposed between the inlet and the cavity. The inductor box includes a first guide coupled to the housing and configured to direct the gate away from the inlet. The first guide is disposed between the gate and the inlet while the gate is disposed between the inlet and the cavity.

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Номер записи: 25
26-01-2017 дата публикации

DIRECT DRIVE SEED METERING DEVICE

Номер: US20170020059A1
Автор: GENTILI Jorge Alberto
Принадлежит:

A direct drive seed metering device for sowing machines operated by vacuum and driven by a coaxial electric motor, comprising a seed metering disc for capturing seeds from a reservoir and laying them in a controlled manner in a furrow in the soil, where in the coaxial electrical motor couples directly and coaxially to the metering disc without the need for intermediate transmission elements, redactors, gears or timing belts, and where said coaxial electrical motor is a toroidal electric motor with a hollow rotor shaft, which fluidly connects said seed capturing means with a vacuum generating means. 1. A seed metering device for a row crop sowing machine , comprisinga seed metering disc rotatable about a central shaft, having a plurality of seed capturing and retaining holes for capturing and retaining the seeds,a motor, which drives the seed metering disc,releasing means for releasing the seeds from the seed capturing and retaining holes,conducting means for conducting the released seeds onto the ground,a housing for containing and protecting the metering disc,a flexible sealing member contained within the housing, andvacuum generating means,wherein the motor is an annular hollow-shaft motor coaxially coupled to the metering disc;wherein the flexible sealing member is sealingly attached to an inner wall of the housing and sealingly pressed against a face of the metering disc, thereby forming a vacuum chamber, and wherein the vacuum generating means lowers the air pressure on said face of the metering disc so as to capture and retain the seeds within the seed capturing and retaining holes arranged on another face of the metering disc opposite the vacuum chamber;wherein the annular hollow-shaft motor is coupled to the seed metering disc by a hollow hub comprising a hollow shaft or tube, and wherein the hollow hub is perforated, fluidly connecting the vacuum chamber to the hollow shaft of the motor coupled to said hollow hub.2. The metering device according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 26
26-01-2017 дата публикации

DIRECT DRIVE SEED METERING DEVICE

Номер: US20170020060A1
Автор: GENTILI Jorge Alberto
Принадлежит:

A direct drive seed metering device for sowing machines comprising a rotatable vacuum chamber operated by vacuum and driven by a coaxial electric motor, the rotatable vacuum chamber comprising a seed metering disc for capturing seeds from a reservoir and laying them in a controlled manner in a furrow in the soil, where in the coaxial electrical motor couples directly and coaxially to the rotatable vacuum chamber without the need for intermediate transmission elements, redactors, gears or timing belts, and where said coaxial electrical motor is a toroidal electric motor with a hollow rotor shaft, which fluidly connects said seed capturing means with a vacuum generating means. 1. A seed metering device for a row crop sowing machine , comprisinga seed metering disc rotatable about a central shaft, having a plurality of seed capturing and retaining holes for capturing and retaining the seeds,a motor, which drives the seed metering disc,releasing means for releasing the seeds from the seed capturing and retaining holes,conducting means for conducting the released seeds onto the ground,a housing for containing and protecting the metering disc,a concave plate, located within the housing and sealingly attached to a face of the seed metering disc,a non-rotatable tube or conduit, having a protruding hollow member, a flange and an air extraction outlet, andvacuum generating means,wherein the motor is an annular hollow-shaft motor coaxially coupled to the concave plate;wherein the concave plate sealingly attached to a face of the seed metering disc forms a rotatable vacuum chamber with said face of the metering disc, and wherein the vacuum generating means lowers the air pressure on said face of the metering disc so as to capture and retain the seeds within the seed capturing and retaining holes arranged on another face of the metering disc opposite the rotatable vacuum chamber;wherein the flange of the non-rotatable tube or conduit is sealingly and non-rotatably attached to ...

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Номер записи: 27
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Method and System for Placement of Single Seeds One by One

Номер: US20220039311A1
Автор: WARMING Jens VEST, WARMING Kristian VEST
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A method for placement of seeds one by one onto a growth medium, whereby initially seeds are extracted and singled-out from a disorderly group of seeds is disclosed. The method comprises: placement of the disorderly group of seeds onto a seed wheel which has a wheel plane, wherein the wheel plane is angled with respect to a horizontal plane such that single seeds are allowed to enter openings in the seed wheel which openings are distanced from a rotation axis of the seed wheel, whereby the seed wheel is rotated around the rotation axis which axis is perpendicular to the wheel plane thereby elevating a single seed in each opening out of the group of seeds and allowing singled-out seeds in each opening to leave the opening at a predetermined rotational position of the seed wheel and fall or trickle down a tube or chute onto a growth medium. 1. A method for singling out seeds from a disorderly group of seeds and sowing the singled out seeds , comprising:placing a disorderly group of seeds onto a seed wheel that is rotated about a rotation axis, the seed wheel having a plane which in use is angled with respect to a horizontal plane;receiving a single seed in an opening in the seed wheel, wherein the opening is distanced from the rotation axis of the seed wheel;allowing the single seed to leave the opening at a predetermined rotational position of the seed wheel through a hole in a stationary backplate adjacent the seed wheel and to fall down a chute;halting the single seed at a temporary rest of the chute proximal a growth medium;releasing the single seed from the temporary rest onto the growth medium at a predetermined position; andrecording geographic positioning data when the seed is released.2. The method according to further comprising repeating the steps of receiving claim 1 , allowing claim 1 , halting claim 1 , releasing and recording to sow additional individual seeds.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an electrical signal energizes an electrical ...

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Номер записи: 28
24-04-2014 дата публикации

AIR SEED METER HOUSING WITH SEED PATH RELIEF

Номер: US20140109810A1
Автор: Brockmann Kale J., Wilhelmi Matthew J.
Принадлежит: KINZE MANUFACTURING, INC.

A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor. 1. An air seed meter , comprising:a housing including a seed meter side and a vacuum side;a disc mounted in said housing for rotation about an axis and having a plurality of seed cells spaced radially about the axis for seating and retaining seeds;wherein the housing further comprises an outer sidewall with at least a portion of the sidewall offset radially outward from the remainder of the outer sidewall; anda relief member at least partially covering the offset portion of the housing.2. The air seed meter of wherein the portion of the outer sidewall that is offset spans the circumference prior to a point of singulation to the intersection with the discharge chute.3. The air seed meter of wherein the offset portion of the housing comprises at least one portion of the seed meter side of the housing.4. The air seed meter of wherein the disc comprises a chamfer adjacent the seed cells and a surface extending outwardly from the chamfer.5. The air seed meter of wherein the relief member extends generally inward from the sidewall of the housing.6. The air seed meter of wherein the relief member extends to a position ...

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Номер записи: 29
24-04-2014 дата публикации

AIR SEED METER DISC WITH FLOW DIRECTING POCKETS

Номер: US20140109811A1
Автор: Brockmann Kale J., Wilhelmi Matthew J.
Принадлежит: KINZE MANUFACTURING, INC.

A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor. 1. An air seed meter for an agricultural planter , comprising:a housing defining a seed reservoir, a discharge chute, and a vacuum chamber; anda seed disc mounted in said housing for rotation about an axis and having a plurality of seed cells spaced radially about the axis for retaining seeds, said disc having channels adjacent to each respective seed cell.2. The air seed meter of wherein each respective channel is substantially inside of the seed cells and forward of its corresponding seed cell with respect to the rotational direction of the disc.3. The air seed meter of wherein each respective channel has a length greater than its width.4. The air seed meter of wherein each respective channel is oriented on the seed disc such that the length of the channel is at an oblique angle to a radius line of its seed cell such that the inner forward corner of the channel leads the outer forward corner with respect to the direction of rotation.5. The air seed meter of wherein a face of the channel is tangential to the forward inner edge of the seed cell.6. The air seed meter of wherein the seed disc comprises a flanged ...

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Номер записи: 30
24-04-2014 дата публикации

AIR SEED METER WITH INTERNAL DRIVE

Номер: US20140109812A1
Автор: Brockmann Kale J., Wilhelmi Matthew J.
Принадлежит: KINZE MANUFACTURING, INC.

A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor. 1. An air seed meter for an agricultural planter , comprising:a housing with an inner chamber;a disc mounted in said housing for rotation about an axis and having a plurality of seed cells spaced radially about the axis for retaining seeds, said disc having an internal gear; anda unique power source with an output shaft and an external gear mounted to said output shaft, said external gear engaged with the internal gear of said disc to directly control the rotational speed of the disc.2. The air seed meter of wherein the unique power source is an electric motor.3. The air seed meter of wherein the gear ratio of the internal gear to the external output gear of the disc is 12:1.4. The air seed meter of wherein the internal gear is positioned between an outer edge of the disc and the axis.5. The air seed meter of wherein the disc comprises a flanged portion between an inner lip and an outer chamfer.6. The air seed meter of wherein the internal gear is positioned inward from the inner lip of the flanged portion of the disc.7. The air seed meter of wherein the output shaft and external gear of the unique power source ...

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Номер записи: 31
24-04-2014 дата публикации

AIR SEED METER WITH ADJUSTABLE SINGULATOR

Номер: US20140109813A1
Автор: Brockmann Kale J., Wilhelmi Matthew J.
Принадлежит: KINZE MANUFACTURING, INC.

A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor. 1. An air seed meter , comprising:a housing including an inner chamber;a disc mounted in said housing for rotation about an axis and having a plurality of seed cells spaced radially about the axis for retaining seeds; andan adjustable singulator for eliminating seed multiples from said seed cells, said singulator including two blades adjacent to and at least partially surrounding the seed cells;wherein the blades of the singulator can be simultaneously adjusted such that a first blade is translated radially away from the axis while a second blade is adjusted radially toward the axis, and that the first blade can be also be adjusted radially toward the axis while the second blade is adjusted radially away from the axis.2. The air seed meter of wherein the first blade is located radially inward from the seed cells and the second blade located radially outward of the seed cells.3. The air seed meter of further comprising a curved rim portion near the first blade and configured to substantially match the curvature of the disc.4. The air seed meter of wherein the first blade comprises at least one ramp extending from the ...

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Номер записи: 32
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Inductor box for an agricultural implement having compression limiters

Номер: US20160029553A1
Автор: Chad M. Johnson, Marvin A. Prickel, Michael J. Connors
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

An inductor box for an agricultural implement having compression limiters. One inductor box includes a housing having a first side configured to receive an agricultural product from a tank. The first side has a sealable surface, and the sealable surface has plates attached thereto. The inductor box includes a first gasket disposed on the sealable surface and configured to establish a seal between the sealable surface and a corresponding surface of the tank. The plates are configured to extend through respective openings in the gasket, and to block compression of the first gasket beyond a desired compression limit.

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Номер записи: 33
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Work vehicle with commodity metering system and airflow system

Номер: US20190037764A1
Автор: Andrew W. Harmon, Elijah B. Garner, Keith L. Felton, Stanley R. Borkgren
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A work vehicle with a metering system, airflow system, and a covering structure being moveable between various positions for user access. The work vehicle also includes features that facilitate assembly and/or disassembly of the metering system. Furthermore, the work vehicle provides a venturi structure with a plurality of venturi tubes that are disposed in a compact arrangement.

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Номер записи: 34
23-02-2017 дата публикации

PLANTER WITH SEED DELIVERY APPARATUS

Номер: US20170049040A1
Автор: KINZENBAW JON
Принадлежит:

An agricultural implement is provided that includes a number of row units. The row units include one or more seed meters for receiving, singulating, and dispensing seed to the ground such that preferred spacing of subsequent seed is attained. A seed delivery system is included to aid in transporting the seed from the seed meter to the ground in a controlled manner to mitigate skips and to aid in controlling the spacing of the seeds, which can be based upon the ground speed of the implement as it moves through the field. The ground speed can be mechanically transferred to the seed delivery system. The seed dispensing system can control the transport of the seed to a furrow in the field such that the seed can experience zero or near zero relative velocity so that the seed will have little to no movement once positioned in the furrow. 1. A row unit for use with an agricultural implement , comprising:at least one seed meter comprising a seed disc and a seed exit; anda seed delivery system for transporting seed from the seed meter to a furrow in the ground, the seed delivery system comprising:a seed tube operatively connected to the seed meter;a resilient member positioned near a bottom of the seed tube for transporting seed at least partially between the seed tube and the resilient member to discharge the seed towards the furrow; anda ground contact drive operatively connected to resilient member and configured to translate the ground speed of the row unit to a rotational velocity for the resilient member.2. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein the resilient member comprises a substantially circular member.3. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein the rotational velocity of the resilient member is determinative on the ground speed of the row unit such that a seed discharged will experience a net zero velocity when dropped in the furrow.4. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein the seed meter comprises a seed chute for receiving seed released from the seed disc and positioned ...

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Номер записи: 35
22-02-2018 дата публикации

SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20180049367A1
Автор: FRIESTAD MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Mariman Nathan A., RYLANDER DAVID J., Thiemke Daniel B.
Принадлежит:

A seeding machine includes a seed metering system and a seed delivery system in communication with the seed metering system. The seed delivery system includes a housing having a first opening for receiving seed from the seed metering system and a second opening through which seed is discharged. The seed delivery system also includes a conveyor forming a loop with a fixed length and positioned within the housing. The conveyor is disposed around a first drive pulley and a second idler pulley. The conveyor is deformable in order to retain seed at any point along the fixed length. 1. A seeding machine comprising:a seed metering system; and a housing having an upper opening for receiving seed from the seed metering system and a lower opening through which seed is discharged, and', 'a conveyor within the housing forming a closed loop about a first pulley and a second pulley, the closed loop comprising a resilient gripping portion configured to retain seed at any point along the closed loop., 'a seed delivery system in communication with the seed metering system, the seed delivery system including'}2. The seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the conveyor is in the form of a brush belt.3. The seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the housing is an elongated housing defining an interior chamber along which seed is conveyed from the upper opening to the lower opening.4. The seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the seed metering system includes a metering member to which seed is adhered by air pressure and wherein the seed is removable from the metering member at least in part by the resilient gripping portion.5. The seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the seed metering system includes a metering member to which seed is adhered by air pressure claim 1 , the metering member configured to rotate about a first axis claim 1 , and wherein the first pulley is configured to rotate about a second axis having a parallel orientation to the first axis.6. The seeding machine of claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 36
03-03-2016 дата публикации

APPLICATION CONTROL AND MONITORING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20160057923A1
Автор: Allgaier Ryan, Baurer Phil, Sauder (deceased) Derek
Принадлежит:

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for determining corrected population based on a meter drive signal. Systems, methods, and apparatus are additionally provided for determining a stability metric based on a meter drive signal. A method for monitoring a seed application rate of a seed planter includes measuring a rotation of a seed disc of a seed meter, measuring a performance value corresponding to the seed meter, and calculating the population value based on the rotation and the meter performance value. 1. A method for monitoring a seed application rate of a seed planter planting seeds from a seed meter , comprising:measuring a rotation of a seed disc of the seed meter;measuring a performance value corresponding to the seed meter, wherein said measured performance value is related to a consistency of seed, deposited by the seed meter; andcalculating a population value based on said measured rotation and said measured performance value, wherein said population value is determined by calculating a nominal population value and applying said measured performance value to said nominal population.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said measured performance value is determined over a period in which the seed meter deposits a plurality of seeds.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said period is greater than the time required for said seed disc to make a full rotation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said measured performance value is determined based on a time between seeds deposited.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said measured performance value is determined based on an expected time between seeds deposited and an actual time between seeds deposited.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said measured performance value is determined based on a ratio between an expected time between seeds deposited by the seed meter and an actual time between seeds deposited by the seed meter.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein said performance value is determined based on a ...

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Номер записи: 37
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Agricultural row unit systems, methods, and apparatus

Номер: US20180054958A1
Автор: Ian RADTKE, Jeremy HODEL, Kent LEVY
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

A row unit for an agricultural planter having features for releasably operably coupling a seed meter of the row unit to a seed deposition apparatus of the row unit such as a seed conveyor, seed tube or the like. Apparatus are provided for tipping a seed meter of the hopper for disengagement from the seed deposition apparatus. Apparatus are provided for biasing the seed deposition apparatus into operative engagement with the seed meter. The row unit includes features such as latches for releasably operably coupling the row unit to crop input and vacuum supply lines. Apparatus are provided for tipping a seed meter of the hopper for disengagement from the crop input and vacuum supply lines. Systems are provided for supplying vacuum and crop inputs to the seed meter via the releasably engageable apparatus.

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Номер записи: 38
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for planting a field with two crops

Номер: US20190053420A1
Автор: James Bates
Принадлежит: 100$100 Systems LLC

A method for planting a field with a seed planter is provided. The method includes moving the seed planter across the field such that the seeds of a first seed type and seeds of a second seed type are both dispensed in a single row. According to this embodiment, a first seed disc of the seed planter is configured to dispense seeds of the first seed type equidistant relative to adjacent seeds of the first seed type, and a second seed disc is configured to dispense the seeds of the second seed type not equidistant relative to adjacent seeds of the second seed type.

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Номер записи: 39
04-03-2021 дата публикации

SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20210059104A1
Автор: FRIESTAD MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Mariman Nathan A., RYLANDER DAVID J., Thiemke Daniel B.
Принадлежит:

A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. 110.-. (canceled)11. A seed metering and delivery apparatus for use on a row unit of a planting implement for metering seed and delivering the seed to a seed trench in soil during a seeding operation , the seed metering and delivery apparatus comprising: a front face and a rear face; and', 'a plurality of apertures arranged in a circular pattern, spaced inwardly from an outer edge of the seed disk, and forming a seed path, wherein each aperture of the plurality of apertures extends through the seed disk between the front face and the rear face and is configured to retain the seed in place on the front face of the seed disk by a pressure differential across the plurality of apertures,', 'wherein the seed meter is configured to move the seed along the seed path to a removal location, and wherein the seed meter is configured to be mounted to the row unit such that the seed disk is held in a substantially vertical orientation and at an angle to a forward travel direction of the row unit;, 'a seed meter comprising a seed disk ...

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Номер записи: 40
04-03-2021 дата публикации

SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20210059105A1
Автор: FRIESTAD MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Mariman Nathan A., RYLANDER DAVID J., Thiemke Daniel B.
Принадлежит:

A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. 110.-. (canceled)11. A seed metering and delivery apparatus configured for use on a row unit of a seeding machine for providing controlled delivery of seed to a furrow in soil at a predetermined seed spacing during a seeding operation , the seed metering and delivery apparatus comprising:a seed meter having a seed metering disk with a plurality of apertures arranged in an array along a circular path, wherein the plurality of apertures is configured to adhere the seed to the seed metering disk by an air pressure differential, and move the seed along the circular path as the seed metering disk rotates, the seed metering disk further comprising a wall trailing each aperture of the plurality of apertures, wherein the wall extends axially with respect to the seed metering disk and lies on the circular path; a housing having an upper opening through which the seed is received from the seed meter and a lower opening through which the seed is discharged from the housing, wherein the housing is configured to move during the seeding ...

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Номер записи: 41
04-03-2021 дата публикации

SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20210059106A1
Автор: FRIESTAD MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Mairman Nathan A., RYLANDER DAVID J., Thiemke Daniel B.
Принадлежит:

A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. 110.-. (canceled)11. A seed metering and delivery apparatus for providing controlled delivery of seed to a furrow in the ground , the seed metering and delivery apparatus comprising:a seed meter having a metering member with a plurality of apertures disposed in a circular array and an axially projecting wall trailing each of the plurality of apertures, wherein the seed meter is configured to move the seed along a first path to a removal position; an elongated housing having an upper opening configured to receive the seed from the seed meter and a lower opening proximate the discharge position and configured for discharge of the seed through the lower opening; and', 'an endless member disposed within the housing about a pair of rotation member and having a plurality of entrapment areas configured to entrap the seed received from the seed meter and move the seed along the substantially linear portion of the second path toward the lower opening;, 'a delivery system configured to receive the seed from the seed meter and move the seed ...

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Номер записи: 42
04-03-2021 дата публикации

PARTICLE DELIVERY ASSEMBLY OF AN AGRICULTURAL ROW UNIT

Номер: US20210059109A1
Автор: Anderson Brian John, Dinnon Patrick, Elwing Brent David, Johnson Chad Michael, Macdonald Grant Thomas
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A particle delivery assembly of an agricultural row unit includes a particle tube configured to receive a particle and to deliver the particle toward a trench in soil. The particle tube includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and a hinge coupled to the first body portion and to the second body portion. The hinge is configured to enable the first body portion and the second body portion to pivot relative to one another between an open position of the particle tube and a closed position of the particle tube. 1. A particle delivery assembly of an agricultural row unit , comprising: a first body portion;', 'a second body portion; and', 'a hinge coupled to the first body portion and to the second body portion, wherein the hinge is configured to enable the first body portion and the second body portion to pivot relative to one another between an open position of the particle tube and a closed position of the particle tube., 'a particle tube configured to receive a particle and to deliver the particle toward a trench in soil, wherein the particle tube comprises2. The particle delivery assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first body portion comprises at least one connecting feature extending from a first end of the first body portion claim 1 , and the second body portion comprises at least one corresponding connecting feature extending from a first end of the second body portion.3. The particle delivery assembly of claim 2 , wherein the at least one connecting feature of the first body portion is configured to interface with the at least one corresponding connecting feature of the second body portion to secure the first end of the first body portion to the first end of the second body portion in the closed position of the particle tube.4. The particle delivery assembly of claim 2 , wherein a second end of the first body portion claim 2 , disposed opposite the first end of the first body portion claim 2 , is coupled to the hinge claim 2 , and a second end of the ...

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Номер записи: 43
02-03-2017 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL METERING SYSTEM HAVING A MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170055435A1
Автор: Henry James Wayne, Noble Scott David
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An agricultural metering system includes a meter roller having multiple flutes and recesses, in which the meter roller is configured to meter product from an agricultural product storage compartment to a product distribution system via rotation of the meter roller. The agricultural metering system also includes a shaft configured to drive the meter roller to rotate, and a clutch assembly operatively coupled to the meter roller. The clutch assembly includes a magnetorheological (MR) fluid, a rotation rate of the meter roller is at least partially dependent on an effective viscosity of the MR fluid, and the effective viscosity of the MR fluid is controllable based at least in part on an effective magnitude of a magnetic field applied to the MR fluid. 1. An agricultural metering system , comprising:a meter roller having a plurality of flutes and a corresponding plurality of recesses, wherein the meter roller is configured to meter product from an agricultural product storage compartment to a product distribution system via rotation of the meter roller;a shaft configured to drive the meter roller to rotate; anda clutch assembly operatively coupled to the meter roller, wherein the clutch assembly comprises a magnetorheological (MR) fluid, a rotation rate of the meter roller is at least partially dependent on an effective viscosity of the MR fluid, and the effective viscosity of the MR fluid is controllable based at least in part on an effective magnitude of a magnetic field applied to the MR fluid.2. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , wherein the clutch assembly comprises a magnetic field source configured to apply the magnetic field to the MR fluid claim 1 , and the magnetic field source is configured to selectively vary the effective magnitude of the magnetic field to control the effective viscosity of the MR fluid.3. The agricultural metering system of claim 1 , wherein the MR fluid is disposed between an inner surface of the meter roller and an outer ...

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Номер записи: 44
28-02-2019 дата публикации

System and method for spraying fluid onto seeds dispensed from a planter

Номер: US20190059204A1
Автор: Trevor L. Kowalchuk
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd

In one aspect, a system for spraying a fluid onto or near seeds may include a planter having a seed meter configured to dispense seeds from a hopper, a seed tube extending from the seed meter toward a furrow, and a rotationally-driven belt positioned within the seed tube. The belt may be configured for conveying the seeds from the seed meter through the seed tube to the furrow. The planter also includes a sprayer assembly having a nozzle configured to spray a fluid on or near the seeds dispensed from the seed meter. The system may further include a controller configured to determine a current speed of the belt relative to the seed tube and control the sprayer assembly based on the current speed of the belt such that the nozzle sprays the fluid at least one of onto or near each of the seeds.

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Номер записи: 45
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Twin-Row Planter With Tandem Driven Seed Meters

Номер: US20170064903A1
Автор: Adams Brian T., Wendte Keith W.
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The present invention is directed to a twin-row planter with tandem driven seed meters at a pair of row units at each row segment of a twin-row planter. A tandem drive system drives the seed meters in a tandem manner, which may include a single transmission assembly simultaneously rotating a pair of seed discs in the pair of seed meters at each row segment. An indexing system allows for quickly changing an amount of relative rotational or angular indexing of seed disks inside of the pair of seed meters at the pair of row units of each row segment to adjust longitudinal spacing between delivery locations of seeds from the seed disks at planted row segments of a planted twin-row. Adjustments can be made at disk hubs, between shaft segments linking the seed disks, or with multiple sets of mounting holds on the seed disks. 2. The twin-row planter of claim 1 , wherein the shaft hub includes slots extending through the thickness of the shaft hub and defining perimeters extending longitudinally across portions of the first and second end surfaces of the shaft hub and wherein fasteners extend through the slots of the shaft hub interconnecting the disk carrier and the clamping ring with the fasteners movable along the lengths of the slots for adjusting of the angular index position of the disk hub with respect to the shaft assembly. The present application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 14/589,508 filed Jan. 15, 2015.The invention relates generally to row-crop planters and, in particular, to a twin-row planter with tandem driven seed meters.Modern farming practices strive to increase yields of agricultural fields. Yields can be increased by increasing plant populations. Efforts have been made to increase plant populations by planting row crops with narrower row spacing, allowing more rows to be planted in a field, which may require harvesting with special equipment configured for harvesting narrow rows, such as narrow row heads for the harvesting implements. Twin- ...

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Номер записи: 46
11-03-2021 дата публикации

SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20210068337A1
Автор: FRIESTAD MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Mariman Nathan A., RYLANDER DAVID J., Thiemke Daniel B.
Принадлежит:

A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. 110.-. (canceled)11. A seed delivery system for use with a seed meter on a row unit of a seeding machine for delivering seed to a seed trench in soil during a seeding operation , the seed delivery system comprising:an elongated housing comprising an upper end, a lower end, a first side wall comprising a substantially straight portion and a lower curved portion, a second side wall, a front wall, and a rear wall, wherein the housing further comprises an upper opening through which the seed is received into the housing and a lower opening through which the seed is discharged from the housing, wherein the housing of the seed delivery system is configured to move in a seeding direction at a first seeding speed; anda delivery belt comprising a base member and a plurality of projections having proximal ends extending from the base member and distal ends opposite the proximal ends, wherein the delivery belt is rotatably held within the housing such that the delivery belt and the housing define a delivery path comprising a substantially ...

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Номер записи: 47
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Seeding machine

Номер: US20160073575A1
Автор: Aldo Spapperi
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention refers to a machine for laying seeds (or grains), in particular in cultivations providing the use of a plastic film for protection of the seeded soil or ground.

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Номер записи: 48
07-03-2019 дата публикации

SMART SEEDER

Номер: US20190069472A1
Автор: Baek Ju Hyuk
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a smart seeder which significantly enhances efficiency in individual seed separation by enabling the seeds supplied onto a transfer plate to be spread more easily so that the seeds do not overlap, and consequently by enabling the seeds to be separated individually. Furthermore, the smart seeder can not only significantly reduce production costs due to the simple structure thereof, but also significantly enhance seed separation efficiency by separating one or multiple seeds, which may comprise fine seeds, such as lettuce seeds, or the like, whether the seeds are small seeds or large seeds. 1.) A smart seeder comprising:a transfer plate having a seed sorting groove formed at one end thereof, a portion or the entirety of one kind of seeds being inserted into the seed sorting groove, and seeds being supplied onto an upper surface of the transfer plates;a vibration generating unit configured to generate vibrations on the transfer plate, to spread the supplied seeds such that the seeds do not overlap each other, and at the same time, to move the seeds toward one end thereof;a rotating drum arranged to be adjacent to one end of the transfer plate to be rotated, and having a seed inserting groove formed on an outer peripheral surface thereof, the seeds inserted into the seed sorting groove of the transfer plate being moved and inserted into the seed inserting groove according to rotation; anda guide unit configured to guide, to a cell of a tray pot, the seeds which are inserted into the seed inserting groove of the rotating drum according to the rotation of the rotating drum and freely fall.2. The smart seeder of claim 1 , wherein the seed sorting groove of the transfer plate is provided in plurality and the plurality of seed sorting grooves are formed at one end of the transfer plate at regular intervals.3. The smart seeder of claim 1 , wherein the seed inserting groove of the rotating drum is provided in plurality and the plurality of seed ...

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Номер записи: 49
07-03-2019 дата публикации

MULTIPLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT APPLICATION METHOD AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190069473A1
Автор: Hahn Dustan, Wilhelmi Matthew
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A row unit of an agricultural planter includes a seed meter. The seed meter includes a seed disk within a seed meter housing. The seed disk is positioned in the seed meter housing such that the disk rotates and includes a seed release point. A drive member is operatively connected to the seed disk such that the drive member selectively rotates the disk. The seed disk is angularly positioned and is a conical-shaped member with a central axis and includes seed cells radially positioned about an outer portion. The seed disk is substantially non-perpendicular to the central axis. An air pressure source also is included to adhere seed to the disk. 1. A row unit for use with an agricultural planting implement , comprising: a seed meter housing; and', 'a seed disk positioned in the seed meter housing, said seed disk comprising a conical-shaped member with a central axis and comprising seed cells radially positioned about a convex portion and being substantially non-perpendicular to the central axis; and, 'a seed meter comprisingwherein seed is at least temporarily positioned at the seed cells on the convex portion of the disk until release at a seed release point.2. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein the seed meter housing comprises an electric motor operatively connected to the seed disk for providing rotational movement thereto.3. The row unit of claim 2 , wherein the seed meter housing further defines a seed pool collection area for storing seed associated with the seed disk.4. The row unit of claim 3 , further comprising a clutch operatively positioned between the electric motor and the seed disk to provide the selective rotation to the disk.5. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein the seed meter includes a pressure source to supply a negative pressure at a concave portion of the seed disk.6. The row unit of claim 1 , further comprising a singulator associated with the seed disk for singulating seed positioned thereon.7. The row unit of claim 6 , wherein said singulator ...

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Номер записи: 50
05-03-2020 дата публикации

COMMODITY DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLE WITH VENTURI SUCTION GENERATOR

Номер: US20200068791A1
Автор: Maro Randall A.
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A work vehicle includes a delivery system with a run. The run includes an upstream flow structure having an inlet that is configured to receive metered commodity and a suction generator structure with a flow passage that is in fluid communication with the inlet. The flow passage includes a venturi profile with a restricting section and an expanding section. Furthermore, the run includes a downstream flow structure configured to receive the metered commodity via the flow passage and an airstream that conveys the metered commodity in a downstream direction through the downstream flow structure. A compressed air source is configured to provide pressurized air through the flow passage to create suction to suck the metered commodity away from the metering system and toward the downstream flow structure. 1. A work vehicle comprising:a commodity container that contains a commodity;a metering system configured to meter the commodity out from the commodity container at a predetermined rate; and an upstream flow structure having an inlet that is configured to receive the metered commodity from the metering system, the upstream flow structure including a suction generator structure with a flow passage that is in fluid communication with the inlet, the flow passage including a venturi profile with a restricting section and an expanding section;', 'a downstream flow structure that is fluidly connected to the upstream flow structure to receive the metered commodity from the flow passage, the downstream flow structure configured to receive an airstream that conveys the metered commodity in a downstream direction through the downstream flow structure; and', 'a compressed air source that is fluidly connected to the suction generator structure, the compressed air source configured to provide pressurized air through the flow passage to create suction that sucks the metered commodity away from the metering system and toward the downstream flow structure., 'a delivery system with a run ...

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Номер записи: 51
18-03-2021 дата публикации

SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20210076558A1
Автор: FRIESTAD MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Mariman Nathan A., RYLANDER DAVID J., Thiemke Daniel B.
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A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short crop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture move and accelerate the seed By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. 110-. (canceled)11. A seed metering and delivery apparatus for use on a row unit of a planting implement for metering seed and delivering the seed to a seed trench in soil during a seeding operation , the seed metering and delivery apparatus comprising:a seed meter comprising a seed disk rotatable about a seed disk axis, wherein the seed disk comprises a front face, a rear face, and a plurality of apertures arranged in a circular pattern spaced inwardly from an outer edge of the seed disk and forming a seed path, wherein each aperture of the plurality of apertures extends through the seed disk between the front face and the rear face of the seed disk and is configured to retain the seed in place on the front face of the seed disk by a pressure differential across the plurality of apertures, and wherein the seed meter is configured to move the seed along the seed path to a removal location, and wherein the seed meter is configured to be mounted to the row unit such that the seed disk is held in a vertical orientation and at an angle ...

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Номер записи: 52
12-06-2014 дата публикации

SECTIONED METER BOX ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140158204A1
Автор: Thompson Dennis George, Wright Jared Steven
Принадлежит: CNH Canada, Ltd.

A sectioned meter box assembly for an agricultural metering system is provided. One metering system for distributing an agricultural product in a field includes a drive input and a drive shaft coupled to the drive input and configured to be driven in rotation by the drive input. The metering system also includes a first meter box assembly having a first housing, a first metering shaft extending through a first plurality of meter rollers within the first housing, and a second metering shaft extending through a second plurality of meter rollers within the first housing. The metering system includes a second meter box assembly having a second housing, a third metering shaft extending through a third plurality of meter rollers within the second housing, and a fourth metering shaft extending through a fourth plurality of meter rollers within the second housing. Each metering shaft is configured to be independently driven by the drive shaft. 1. A metering system for distributing an agricultural product in a field , comprising:a drive input;a drive shaft coupled to the drive input and configured to be driven in rotation by the drive input;a first meter box assembly having a first housing, a first metering shaft extending through a first plurality of meter rollers within the first housing, and a second metering shaft extending through a second plurality of meter rollers within the first housing; anda second meter box assembly having a second housing, a third metering shaft extending through a third plurality of meter rollers within the second housing, and a fourth metering shaft extending through a fourth plurality of meter rollers within the second housing;wherein each metering shaft is configured to be independently driven by the drive shaft.2. The metering system of claim 1 , wherein the first meter box assembly comprises a bearing assembly disposed between the first metering shaft and the second metering shaft.3. The metering system of claim 1 , wherein the first meter ...

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Номер записи: 53
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Airflow deflector for radial fan of air seeder

Номер: US20160081262A1
Автор: Ka Po Catherine Hui, Martin J. Roberge
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd

A pneumatic system of an agricultural implement includes a radial fan coupled with a plenum. The plenum contains outlets which distribute the airflow into a plurality of product distribution lines for application to a field. An airflow deflector plate has a back face fixed on a sidewall of a region interconnecting the fan outlet and plenum inlet to modify the airflow pattern and obtain an airflow that is at a uniform pressure and flow rate for each product distribution line. The deflector plate is tapered with a narrow edge pointed upstream and includes front face having at least one generally rectangular groove with a bottom surface extending generally parallel to the deflector back face.

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Номер записи: 54
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Air Cart Automatic Fan Control Calibration

Номер: US20200077573A1
Автор: Ian Paulson, Joel Gervais, Lav Mittal, Scott Noble
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd

The present inventors have recognized that a pressure gradient or differential in a product distribution line for conveying granular particulate material, such as seed or fertilizer, in an air flow to an agricultural field consistently decreases as air speed (velocity) in the product distribution line decreases until a critical air speed is reached. Below the critical air speed, the particulate material may become susceptible to falling out of the air flow to potentially cause a blockage in the system. Accordingly, a control system can implement a process for efficiently determining an optimum operating velocity for an air flow that is above the critical air speed yet below a maximum air speed associated with inefficient operation. In one aspect, the optimum operating velocity can be stored as a value corresponding, for example, to the type of particulate material and/or rate at which the particulate material is metered for subsequent use.

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Номер записи: 55
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Implement frame mounted variable rate singulating meters

Номер: US20190082587A1
Автор: David Corriveau, Robert Klenz, Scot Jagow, Scott Gerbrandt
Принадлежит: Bourgault Industries Ltd

A seeding apparatus has a frame and a plurality of furrow openers spaced laterally along the implement frame. A like plurality of singulating meters is provided, each mounted on the frame close to a corresponding furrow opener, and seed tubes are configured to receive singulated seeds from a corresponding singulating meter and deposit the seeds in the furrow created by the corresponding furrow opener. A pressurized air stream conveys seeds through each seed tube and a seed supply supplies seeds to each singulating meter. A meter control operates each singulating meter to provide a variable seeding rate that is independent of the seeding rates of the other singulating meters. A seed catching member follows each furrow opener and catches the seeds exiting the seed tubes to maintain a consistent seed spacing in the furrow.

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Номер записи: 56
19-06-2014 дата публикации

SEEDING MACHINE FOR PLANTING MULTIPLE SEED VARIETIES AND METHOD OF CALIBRATING SAME

Номер: US20140165890A1
Автор: Graham Charles T.
Принадлежит: Deere & Company

A seeding machine, such as a row crop planter, is described which is adapted to switch between two or more seed varieties as the machine traverses a field. The control system uses a programmed quantity of seed representing a number of seeds in the seed meter that need to be substantially consumed once the flow of a first seed variety is stopped before introducing a second seed variety to minimize seed mixing. The seed quantity can be determined by a calibration process or published from the manufacturer or third parties. The seed quantity can also be part of a seeding prescription that includes assignment of where each seed variety is to be planted in a field. The seed quantity and the distance traveled to empty the meter can be used to optimize the planting operation including the machine direction which can also be part of the prescription. 1. A seed distributing machine comprising:a seed meter having a housing adapted to hold a pool of seed to be singulated and delivered sequentially;a seed sensor adapted to generate a signal for each seed delivered by the meter and passing the sensor,a seed delivery system to provide at least two different varieties of seed to the meter, the seed delivery system having a switching mechanism to change from a first variety of seed to a second variety of seed being delivered to the meter housing;a controller adapted to operate the switching mechanism to control which seed variety of the first and second seed varieties is delivered to the meter based on the location of the machine in a field wherein the controller is adapted to stop supplying a first seed variety to the meter before supplying a second variety to allow for substantial consumption of the first variety of seed in the seed pool prior to supplying the second variety of seed to the seed meter, the location of the machine in the field where supply of the first variety of seed to the meter is stopped is based on a programmed quantity of seed and the seeding rate wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 57
19-03-2020 дата публикации

PLANTER WITH SEED DELIVERY APPARATUS

Номер: US20200084957A1
Автор: Achen Courtney N., Bachman Marvin, Blackwell Robert, Hahn Dustan, Myers Michael J., Stevenson Vaughan, Wilhelmi Matthew J.
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An agricultural implement includes a number of row units. The row units include one or more seed meters for receiving, singulating, and dispensing seed to the ground such that preferred spacing of subsequent seed is attained. Seed delivery systems are included to aid in transporting the seed from the seed meter to the ground in a controlled manner to mitigate skips and to aid in controlling the spacing of the seeds, which can be based upon the ground speed of the implement as it moves through the field. The seed delivery systems can control the transport of the seed to a furrow in the field such that the seed can experience zero or near zero relative velocity so that the seed will have little to no movement once positioned in the furrow. 1. A row unit for use with an agricultural implement , comprising:at least one seed meter comprising a seed disc and a seed exit; and a plurality of wheels positioned in a housing, said plurality of wheels being positioned adjacent one another and rotating in alternating manner;', 'said wheels configured to receive a seed from the seed meter and to transport the seed from one wheel to the next until it is released into the furrow in the ground., 'a seed delivery system for transporting seed from the seed meter to a furrow in the ground, the seed delivery system comprising2. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of wheels comprise resilient wheels.3. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein the wheels are adjacent one another in a substantially vertical manner.4. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein the housing of the seed delivery system comprises a lip extending at least partially into the seed meter to guide the seed from the meter to a first wheel within the housing.5. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein said seed delivery system further comprises at least one electric motor operatively connected to the plurality of wheels to control the rotational velocity of said wheels.6. The row unit of claim 5 , further comprising a plurality ...

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Номер записи: 58
12-05-2022 дата публикации

MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT METER

Номер: US20220142041A1
Автор: Anderson Brian John, Johnson Chad Michael, Joshi Mayur Kishorchandra, Macdonald Grant Thomas
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A mounting assembly for an agricultural product meter includes an upper mount configured to support at least a portion of a weight of the agricultural product meter. The upper mount is configured to couple to a support structure. The mounting assembly also includes a pin configured to engage the agricultural product meter via movement of the pin along a longitudinal axis of the pin. In addition, the mounting assembly includes a lower mount configured to selectively receive the pin via movement of the pin along the longitudinal axis of the pin. The lower mount is configured to couple to the support structure, and the pin is configured to block movement of the agricultural product meter away from the support structure while the pin is engaged with the agricultural product meter and the lower mount. 1. A mounting assembly for an agricultural product meter , comprising:an upper mount configured to support at least a portion of a weight of the agricultural product meter, wherein the upper mount is configured to couple to a support structure;a pin configured to engage the agricultural product meter via movement of the pin along a longitudinal axis of the pin; anda lower mount configured to selectively receive the pin via movement of the pin along the longitudinal axis of the pin, wherein the lower mount is configured to couple to the support structure, and the pin is configured to block movement of the agricultural product meter away from the support structure while the pin is engaged with the agricultural product meter and the lower mount.2. The mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pin has an engagement portion extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the pin claim 1 , the lower mount has a recess configured to receive the engagement portion of the pin via rotation of the pin about the longitudinal axis of the pin while the pin is engaged with the agricultural product meter and the lower mount claim 1 , and the lower mount comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 59
05-04-2018 дата публикации

TWIN ROW SEED DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180092291A1
Автор: DUMAN Mevlüt
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A twin row seed distributor body group is provided that enables twin sowing with a single seed distributor body of pneumatic sowing machines utilized in the agricultural industry. The twin row seed distributor body group contains at least one twin row seed distributor body provided for each sowing unit enabling synchronized sowing on two different sowing rows, at least one right and one left seeding disc, at least one shaft bearing group enabling the movement of seeding discs, at least one seeding disc motion shaft enabling the synchronized movement of the seeding discs, at least one modular main body inner bearing cover that enables fast mounting and maintenance of the disc shaft motion gear and disc motion gears operating inside the seed distributor body and also that forms a bearing for the seeding disc motion shaft, and a hinged seed discharge gate. 1. A twin row seed distributor body group that enables twin sowing with a single seed distributor body of pneumatic sowing machines utilized in agricultural industry for planting on fields , characterized in that said twin row seed distributor body group comprises:one twin row seed distributor body provided for each sowing unit enabling synchronized sowing on two different sowing rows at the same time;at least one right seeding disc and at least one left seeding disc positioned on the mentioned twin row seed distributor body;at least one shaft bearing group enabling the movement of seeding disc in the mentioned twin row seed distributor body;at least one seeding disc motion shaft enabling the synchronized movement of the mentioned seeding disc;at least one modular main body inner bearing cover that enables fast mounting and maintenance of disc shaft motion gear and disc motion gears operating inside the mentioned twin row seed distributor body and also that forms a bearing for the seed spreading disc motion shaft; anda hinged seed window that enables discharging the seed remaining inside the mentioned twin row seed ...

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Номер записи: 60
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Seed dispenser and conveyance system for agricultural machinery

Номер: US20160100519A1
Автор: Marcio Luiz Neuvald Silva, Miguel Humberto Noer
Принадлежит: Marcio Luiz NEUWLAND SILVA, Miguel Humberto Noer

A seed dispenser and conveyance system for agricultural machinery that encompasses a circular structural base ( 20 ) with lid ( 22 ), and an angled vertical base ( 21 ) with lid ( 23 ), on the upper part of the base ( 20 ) presenting a seed box ( 30 ), a vacuum turbine ( 40 ) and a cut disk ( 50 ), with the system activated by a bar ( 223 ) and gear ( 222 ) which rotate the selection disk (V 1 ) in a clockwise movement, transmitting the movement to the hollowed gears (B 1, C 1, D 1 and E 1 ) with gaps that convey the seed ( 60 ) to the seeding ramp ( 211 ), producing synchronized movements in opposed ways, uniformly conveying the seeds and not being subject to trepidation in the seeding line or any type of lateral, frontal and rear inclination, thus reducing the seed variation coefficient in the seeding line.

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Номер записи: 61
12-04-2018 дата публикации

Modular metering apparatus for an air seeder

Номер: US20180098485A1
Автор: Daniel Michaluk, Norbert Beaujot
Принадлежит: SeedMaster Manufacturing Ltd

A granular material handling apparatus has a metering assembly comprises a metering module removably mounted in an opening in a hopper. The metering module comprises a meter roller and a front metering member with a metering edge parallel to and at a fixed metering gap distance from the meter roller. A removable flow structure receives granular material flowing over the metering edge and directs same into a distribution assembly mounted under the material metering assembly and comprising venturi devices spaced along the hopper under the metering module and an air supply conduit. Each venturi device is connected to the air supply conduit and is adapted at an output end thereof for connection to a distribution conduit, and defines a product input opening. The flow structure is operative to direct the received granular material substantially equally into each of the product input openings.

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Номер записи: 62
03-07-2014 дата публикации

Low Torque And Vacuum Seed Meter

Номер: US20140182493A1
Автор: Adams Brian T., Wendte Keith W.
Принадлежит: CNH AMERICA LLC

A seed meter is provided for use with a row crop planter or seed planter that includes a seed disk assembly that rotates within a meter housing cavity and that has a seed disk assembly cavity in which a vacuum pressure is applied for pulling seeds into seed pockets of a seed disk of the seed disk assembly. The vacuum pressure is applied to the seed disk assembly by pulling a vacuum airflow through a collector of a spindle-mounted hub support that is fluidly connected through a face seal arrangement with a hub face of the seed disk assembly. 1. A seed meter , comprising:a meter housing defining a housing cavity temporarily holding seeds for individual dispensing and a seed outlet allowing individual seeds to exit the meter housing for conveyance through a seed tube to an agricultural field; and a seed disk rotatable in the housing cavity and defining seed pockets being spaced from each other for conveying individual seeds to the seed outlet;', 'a hub arranged for supporting the seed disk and locked into rotational therewith and defining hub passages that are fluidly connected to respective seed pockets for connecting the seed pockets to a vacuum source for holding the individual seeds in the seed pockets by way of vacuum pressure; and', 'a hub support fixed in the housing cavity and engaging the hub so as to support the hub for rotation with respect thereto and for simultaneously permitting vacuum airflows through a first set of the hub passages and blocking vacuum airflows through a second set of the hub passages., 'a seed disk assembly arranged inside of the housing cavity and including,'}2. The seed meter of wherein the hub includes a hub face defining hub passage inner openings arranged at inner ends of the hub passages.3. The seed meter of wherein the seed pockets define widths thereof and outer ends of the hub passages define hub passage outer openings at points of intersection between the hub passages and the seed pockets claim 2 , and wherein the hub passage ...

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Номер записи: 63
04-04-2019 дата публикации

PLANTER WITH HIGH SPEED SEED DELIVERY APPARATUS

Номер: US20190098828A1
Автор: Hahn Dustan, Martin Dean, McDowell Dalton, Newell Gary, Wilhelmi Matthew, WILLIS PHILIP
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An agricultural planting implement includes a number of row units. The row units include one or more seed meters for receiving, singulating, and dispensing seed to the ground such that preferred spacing of subsequent seed is attained. A seed meter provides seeds one at time to a seed carrier, such as a brush wheel. The brush wheel may move the seeds one at a time to a seed conveyor by directly moving seeds along a curved portion of a seed disc in the seed meter. The seed conveyor may be a flighted belt, and the velocity of the seeds when transferred from the seed carrier may match the velocity of the flighted belt. The seed conveyor conveys the seeds to a position near the bottom of a furrow, and ejects the seeds with little or no horizontal velocity relative to the bottom of the furrow. 1. A row unit for use with an agricultural implement , comprising:at least one seed meter comprising a seed disc, the seed meter being adapted to provide one seed at a time to the seed meter opening;wherein the seed disc comprises a plurality of seed apertures and a curved portion radially external the plurality of seed apertures;a rotating brush in communication with the curved portion of the seed disc to receive seeds from the seed meter; anda conveyor in communication with the rotating brush to receive seeds from the rotating brush, the conveyor ejecting the seeds proximate to the ground with a horizontal velocity component near zero relative to the ground.2. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein:the seed disc rotates about a seed disc axis that is generally aligned with a direction of travel for the row unit; andthe rotating brush rotates about a brush axis that is generally horizontal and transverse to the seed disc axis.3. The row unit of claim 2 , wherein the brush axis is generally perpendicular to the seed disc axis.4. The row unit of claim 1 , further comprising an ejector associated with the seed disc to urge seed from one of the plurality of seed apertures and towards the ...

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Номер записи: 64
20-04-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR THE METERING OF SEED GRAIN

Номер: US20170105334A1
Автор: Gavlas Dusan, Nyc Michal, Prislinger Marek
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A device for metering of seed grain, in particular a device () for metering of seed grain () arranged on a sowing machine, comprising a carrying means () and a tube () for the outlet of seed grain () towards the sowing area, where the carrying means () is specifically made to be with negative air-pressure or positive air pressure, which comprises at least one tube () with pressurised air for directing seed grain () from the carrying means () into the tube () for the outlet of seed grain (), and a tube () with pressurised air is adjacent to the carrying means () and its axis () forms a tangent () to the carrying means () an angle of β=±30°, and the tube () for the outlet of seed grain () is adjacent to the carrying means (), wherein its axis () forms a tangent () to the carrying means () an angle of Y=±30°. 1. A device for the metering of seed grain arranged on a sowing machine for precision sowing , which comprises a carrying means and a tube for the outlet of seed grain towards the sowing area , where the carrying means is specifically made to be with negative air pressure or positive air pressure , wherein it comprises at least one tube with pressurised air for directing seed grain from the carrying means into the tube for the outlet of seed grain , the said tube with pressurised air is adjacent to the carrying means and its axis forms a tangent to the carrying means an angle of β=±30° , and the tube for the outlet of seed grain is adjacent to the carrying means , wherein its axis forms a tangent to the carrying means an angle of γ=±30°.2. The device for the metering of seed grain according to claim 1 , wherein the axis of the tube with pressurised air is parallel to the axis of the tube for the outlet of seed grain.3. The device for the metering of seed grain according to claim 1 , wherein the axis of the tube with pressurised air is claim 1 , towards the axis of the tube for the outlet of seed grain claim 1 , eccentrically shifted.4. The device for the metering ...

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Номер записи: 65
26-04-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOWING SEEDS

Номер: US20180110187A1
Автор: BOVÉE Adrianus Johannes Cornelis
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The present invention relates to a device and method for sowing seeds. The invention relates more particularly to a device and method for sowing seeds as part of a plant breeding process. The system according to the invention comprises a separating device for separating a single seed relative to a remainder of the plurality of seeds, an optical recognition system for recognizing the separated seed, a robot arm device for picking up the separated seed and for sowing the picked-up seed, and a control unit for controlling the separating device, the optical recognition system and the robot arm device. With this system it is possible to sow seeds in a more accurate and less error-prone manner. 1. A system for sowing a plurality of seeds , comprising:a separating device for separating a single seed relative to a remainder of the plurality of seeds;an optical recognition system for recognizing the separated seed;a robot arm device for picking up the separated seed and for sowing the picked-up seed; a control unit for controlling the separating device, the optical recognition system and the robot arm device;wherein the seeds are sown on a growth substrate with a plurality of sowing positions, such as a tray;the system further comprising:a substrate moving unit for moving the growth substrate in stepwise manner, wherein the growth substrate comprises a row of sowing positions transversely of a direction of movement of the growth substrate, wherein the control unit is configured to control the robot arm device to sow one seed at a time in one sowing position of a row and, when the sowing in the row has been completed, to control the substrate moving unit to bring a subsequent row of sowing positions into position; anda plurality of falling tubes which are disposed such that each lower opening of each falling tube can be aligned during operation with a respective sowing position associated with the same row.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein all seeds of the plurality of seeds ...

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Номер записи: 66
13-05-2021 дата публикации

SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20210136997A1
Автор: FRIESTAD MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Mariman Nathan A., RYLANDER DAVID J., Thiemke Daniel B.
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A seed delivery system for a seeding machine having a seed meter comprises a housing that defines an upper seed loading area and a lower seed discharge area. A drive pulley is mounted to rotate with respect to the housing. A belt is supported for rotation by the drive pulley within the housing. A loading wheel is mounted to rotate with respect to the housing to transfer seeds from the seed meter into the belt at the seed loading area. The belt conveys the seeds through the housing as the belt travels from the seed loading area to the seed discharge area. 1. A seed delivery system for a seeding machine having a seed meter , the system comprising:a housing defining an upper seed loading area and a lower seed discharge area;a drive pulley mounted to rotate with respect to the housing;a belt having a base supported for rotation by the drive pulley within the housing; anda loading wheel mounted to rotate with respect to the housing to transfer seeds from the seed meter into the belt at the seed loading area;wherein the belt conveys the seeds through the housing as the belt travels from the seed loading area to the seed discharge area.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the seeds are singulated before the loading wheel transfers the seeds into the belt; andwherein the belt maintains the seeds in spaced relation in a belt travel direction as the seeds are conveyed by the belt through the housing to the seed discharge area3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the drive pulley drives the belt to discharge the seeds at a speed based on a travel speed of the seeding machine.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein at the seed discharge area the belt discharges the seeds to have a horizontal speed that is approximately the same as the travel speed of the seeding machine in a direction opposite a travel direction of the seeding machine.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the belt has distal ends extending outward from the base; andwherein the distal ends are one of proximate and in contact ...

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Номер записи: 67
17-07-2014 дата публикации

PLANTING UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE HAVING BLOCKING MEMBER TO CONTROL HAND-OFF OF SEED FROM A SEED METER TO A SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20140196642A1
Автор: FRIESTAD MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Mariman Nathan A.
Принадлежит: Deere & Company

A planting unit for a seeding machine having a seed meter with a metering member that moves seed sequentially along a first path to a release position at which the seed is moving in a first direction and a delivery system adapted to take seed from the metering member at the release position and control movement of the seed from the seed meter to a discharge location adjacent a seed furrow formed in soil beneath the seeding machine. The delivery system, at the release position, moves seed in a second direction along a second path. A blocking member located adjacent the first path immediately preceding the release position prevents movement of the seed in the second direction until the seed has passed the blocking member 1. A planting unit for a seeding machine comprising:a seed meter having a metering member that moves seed sequentially along a first path to a release position at which the seed is moving in a first direction;a delivery system adapted to take seed from the metering member at the release position and move seed from the seed meter to a discharge location adjacent a seed furrow formed in soil beneath the seeding machine, the delivery system, at the release position, moving seed in a second direction along a second path; anda blocking member located adjacent the first path immediately preceding the release position adapted to prevent movement of the seed in the second direction until the seed has passed the blocking member.2. The planting unit of wherein the second direction is at an angle of at least 35° relative to the first direction as viewed in a plane containing direction vectors of the seed on the metering member and in the delivery system at the release position.3. The planting unit of wherein the delivery system further comprises a brush belt having bristles that sweep over the metering member at the release position to take seed from the metering member and move the seed in the second direction along the second path.4. The planting unit of ...

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Номер записи: 68
07-05-2015 дата публикации

DISTRIBUTING UNIT FOR GRANULAR MATERIAL, IN PARTICULAR A SEEDING UNIT

Номер: US20150122162A1
Автор: Horsch Thomas
Принадлежит: HORSCH MASCHINEN GMBH

A distributing unit () for granular material such as seed grains (), fertilizers or the like is disclosed, in particular a seeding unit () of a distributing or seeding machine. The unit () comprises a housing () with at least one inlet opening () for conveying granular material or conveyed seed grains () and an outlet opening () and also a rotating conveying device () with at least one rotating conveying element () for taking hold of the granular material or the seed grains (), which conveying element is arranged or extends approximately axially with respect to the housing (). The grains are held by centrifugal forces on an inner lateral surface region () of the housing (), are crowded together there and are aligned with respect to one another and are ordered in a line or are rowed at an angle which corresponds to an angular position between the lateral surface and the radial conveying element (), with the result that in each case only one single grain () at the end of the row extends in a predefined path along the lateral surface () and, at the end of the separation process, leaves the outlet opening () approximately tangentially. 1. Distributing unit for granular material such as seed grains , fertilizer , or the like , particularly a seeding unit of a distributing or seeding machine , comprising a housing with at least one inlet opening for the conveyance of granular material or conveyed seed grains and an outlet opening and a rotating conveying device having at least one rotating conveying element arranged or running approximately axially to the housing for taking hold of the granular material or the seed grains , the seed grains being held by centrifugal forces on an inner circumferential surface of the housing , are crowded together there and align themselves against each other and in a line or in a row at an angle which corresponds to an angular position between the circumferential surface and the conveying element , with the result that only a single grain ...

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Номер записи: 69
05-05-2016 дата публикации

Modular meter roller cartridge

Номер: US20160120108A1
Автор: Ethan Curtis Stephen Bent, James Wayne Henry, Joel John Octave Gervais
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd

An agricultural metering system includes a modular meter roller cartridge. The modular meter roller cartridge includes a meter roller. The modular meter roller cartridge further includes a housing rotatably supporting the meter roller. The housing is configured to selectively engage a meter box of the agricultural metering system to support the meter roller within the meter box while the housing is engaged with the meter box, and to selectively disengage the meter box.

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Номер записи: 70
03-05-2018 дата публикации

SEED METERING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20180116101A1
Автор: Garner Elijah B., Pearson Nathaniel, Wolfs Beth A.
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A seed metering system includes a seed tank including a seed tank outlet, and a number of row units. Each and every row unit of the number of row units comprises a singulating meter in selective communication with the seed tank outlet, a bypass conduit in selective communication with the seed tank outlet, and an outlet. The seed metering system further includes a volumetric metering system positioned upstream of the number of row units and operable to volumetrically meter the plurality of seeds. The seed metering system is operable in a first mode of operation in which the seed tank outlet communicates with each singulating meter via the volumetric metering system to singulate the plurality of seeds. The seed metering system is operable in a second mode of operation in which the seed tank outlet communicates with each bypass conduit via the volumetric metering system and seeds are not singulated. 1. A seed metering system for selectively metering a plurality of seeds , the seed metering system comprising:a seed tank including a seed tank outlet; a singulating meter in selective communication with the seed tank outlet,', 'a bypass conduit in selective communication with the seed tank outlet, and', 'an outlet common to and downstream of the singulating meter and the bypass conduit; and, 'a number of row units, wherein each and every row unit of the number of row units comprisesa volumetric metering system positioned upstream of the number of row units and operable to volumetrically meter the plurality of seeds,wherein the seed metering system is operable in a first mode of operation in which the seed tank outlet communicates with each singulating meter via the volumetric metering system to singulate the plurality of seeds, andwherein the seed metering system is operable in a second mode of operation in which the seed tank outlet communicates with each bypass conduit via the volumetric metering system and seeds are not singulated.2. The seed metering system of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 71
25-04-2019 дата публикации

SOWING ELEMENT FOR PRECISION PNEUMATIC SEED DRILLS

Номер: US20190116722A1
Автор: BOT Luigi Glovanni, Donadon Gianfranco, Miolo Bruno
Принадлежит: MASCHIO GASPARDO S.P.A.

A sowing element for precision pneumatic seed drills. The sowing element includes a conduit for transporting the seed with an initial portion which is proximal to a device for isolating the seed, an intermediate portion which extends in continuation of the initial portion, and a terminal portion for dispensing the seed; and a pneumatic accelerator which is arranged along the conduit for transporting the seed. The pneumatic accelerator is positioned between the intermediate portion and the terminal portion of the conduit for transporting the seed. 1. A sowing element for a precision pneumatic seed drills which transports seed in a sowing advance direction and distributes the seed on a sowing ground , the sowing element comprising an isolating device for isolating the seed which includes a selector disc , the selector disc separating inside the isolating device two chambers which are configured to contain the seed to be isolated and to pressurize the isolating device , respectively , and wherein a pressure difference is established between the chambers by a pneumatic device , the pressure difference being generated and maintained via a series of holes extending between the opposite surfaces of the selector disc , so as to cause a seed to adhere there for each hole and to transport the seed which is isolated in this manner towards a conduit for transporting the seed with an initial portion which is proximal to the isolating device for isolating the seed , an intermediate portion which extends in continuation of the initial portion and a terminal portion , having a curvature , for dispensing the seed , wherein the conduit , at least in the initial portion and in the intermediate portion , is rectilinear and coaxial , and further comprising a pneumatic accelerator which is arranged along the conduit for transporting the seed , the pneumatic accelerator being positioned between the intermediate portion and the terminal portion of the conduit for transporting the seed , ...

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Номер записи: 72
27-05-2021 дата публикации

Sowing Element for Agricultural Precision Sowing Machines and Sowing Machine Comprising the Sowing Element

Номер: US20210153423A1
Автор: Bruno MIOLO, Gianfranco Donadon, Luigi Giovanni BOT
Принадлежит: Maschio Gaspardo SpA

A sowing element ( 1 ) for agricultural precision sowing machines ( 100 ) comprising a seed selection device ( 10 ) which includes a casing ( 10 a ) and a perforated disc ( 18 ) which is caused to rotate in the casing, a pressurization device associated with the casing in order to subject opposite faces ( 18 a, b ) of the disc to a pressure differential, an opening ( 16 ) in the casing which is for ventilating one of the faces of the disc and which is or can be pneumatically connected to a filtration system ( 42 ) or a remote intake system. In this manner, the introduction of sand and powder inside the seed selection device is prevented.

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Номер записи: 73
12-05-2016 дата публикации

ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH DUAL SEED METERS

Номер: US20160128267A1
Автор: Felton Keith L., Garner Elijah B., Helmick Kriss, Natarajan Kamalakannan
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A row unit for a seeding machine includes a frame and first and second seed meters. The first seed meter has a first metering member for singulating seeds, and the second seed meter has a second metering member for singulating seeds. A conveyor having a conduit defining a path for receiving seeds from the first and second seed meters is configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine. A wall is movably mounted with respect to the frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position the wall intersects the path of the conduit for guiding a seed into the conduit, and in the second position the wall is spaced from the path of the conduit. 1. A row unit for a seeding machine comprising:a frame;a first seed meter coupled to the frame, the first seed meter having a first metering member for singulating seeds;a second seed meter coupled to the frame, the second seed meter having a second metering member for singulating seeds;a conveyor having a conduit defining a path for receiving seeds from the first and second seed meters and configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine; anda wall movably mounted with respect to the frame between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the wall intersects the path of the conduit for guiding a seed into the conduit, and in the second position the wall is spaced from the path of the conduit.2. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 1 , further comprising a housing having at least one receptacle therein for receiving a seed claim 1 , the housing having a first opening disposed proximate the first seed meter for admitting a seed from the first seed meter into the housing claim 1 , a second opening disposed proximate the second seed meter for admitting a seed from the second seed meter into the housing claim 1 , and a third opening proximate the conveyor for depositing one of the seeds into the conduit.3. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 2 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 74
12-05-2016 дата публикации

ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH DUAL SEED METERS

Номер: US20160128268A1
Автор: Felton Keith L., Garner Elijah B., Helmick Kriss, Natarajan Kamalakannan
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A row unit for a seeding machine includes a first seed meter having a first metering member for singulating seeds and a second seed meter having a second metering member for singulating seeds. A motor is operably coupled to the first and second seed meters to selectively drive the first seed meter or the second seed meter. 1. A row unit for a seeding machine comprising:a first seed meter having a first metering member for singulating seeds;a second seed meter having a second metering member for singulating seeds; anda motor operably coupled to the first and second seed meters to selectively drive the first seed meter or the second seed meter.2. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein an output of the motor is reversible to selectively drive the first or second seed meter.3. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 2 , wherein the motor is a reversible motor configured to drive the first seed meter when operating in a first motor direction and to drive the second seed meter when operating in a second motor direction.4. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 2 , wherein the motor is a one-way motor claim 2 , the row unit further comprising a reverser for selectively reversing the direction of the motor.5. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 1 , further comprising a seed loader claim 1 , wherein the motor is operably coupled to drive the seed loader in conjunction with the selected first or second seed meter.6. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one shaft disposed between the motor and at least one of the first or second seed meters; anda mechanical drive coupled to the shaft and configured to selectively operatively couple the motor to the first seed meter in a first mode and selectively operatively couple the motor to the second seed meter in a second mode.7. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 6 , wherein the first mode is effectuated by operation of a motor output in a first direction ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-05-2016 дата публикации

ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH DUAL SEED METERS

Номер: US20160128269A1
Автор: Felton Keith L., Garner Elijah B., Helmick Kriss, Natarajan Kamalakannan
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A row unit for a seeding machine has a seed meter assembly having first and second reservoirs for holding a first pool of seeds and a second pool of seeds, respectively. The seed meter assembly is operable to selectively transport seeds from the first pool and seeds from the second pool. The row unit also has a conveyor with a conduit for receiving seeds and configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine, and a seed loader disposed between the seed meter assembly and the conveyor for directing the seeds from the seed meter assembly to the conveyor.

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Номер записи: 76
12-05-2016 дата публикации

SEED METER ASSEMBLY FOR A SEEDING MACHINE

Номер: US20160128271A1
Автор: Garner Elijah B., Natarajan Kamalakannan
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A seed meter assembly for a seeding machine. The seed meter assembly has a metering member mounted for rotation about a meter axis and driven to rotate in a direction of travel, the metering member having an inner surface configured to receive seeds and an outer surface and apertures passing through the metering member between the inner surface and the outer surface at a radial distance from the meter axis. The seed meter assembly also has a loader including at least one loader surface movable into and out of a position in which the loader surface is disposed at the radial distance adjacent one of the apertures. 1. A seed meter assembly for a seeding machine , the seed meter assembly comprising:a metering member mounted for rotation about a meter axis and driven to rotate in a direction of travel, the metering member having an inner surface configured to receive seeds and an outer surface, and apertures passing through the metering member between the inner surface and the outer surface at a radial distance from the meter axis; anda loader including at least one loader surface movable into and out of a position in which the loader surface is disposed at the radial distance adjacent one of the apertures.2. The seed meter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the metering member includes driving members claim 1 , wherein the loader includes driven members claim 1 , and wherein the driving members are configured to engage the driven members as the metering member rotates about the meter axis such that the metering member drives the loader about the loader axis.3. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein the driven members extend from the hub portion at a first radial distance from the loader axis claim 2 , and wherein the at least one loader surface is disposed at a second radial distance from the loader axis greater than the first radial distance.4. The seed meter of claim 3 , wherein the driven members include drive pegs extending from the hub portion in a direction generally ...

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Номер записи: 77
12-05-2016 дата публикации

Seed Meter

Номер: US20160128272A1
Автор: Sauder Derek, Schaefer Tim
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A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc. 1. A seed meter for an agricultural planter , comprising:a meter housing including a seed housing, said seed housing defining a seed pool area into which seeds are communicated and collected; anda seed disc rotatably mounted within said meter housing, said seed disc having a seed side surface defining a seed plane, said seed disc having a central axis and a direction of rotation, said seed disc further having a plurality of seed apertures spaced radially outward from said central axis, said plurality of apertures defining a seed path along said seed plane, said seed side surface having a plurality of cavities intersecting said seed path, each of said cavities having a portion inward of an inner radius of said seed path, and each of said cavities further having a surface recessed relative to said seed plane; anda singulator having a plurality of lobes disposed to remove seeds from said seed apertures, said lobes contacting said seed side surface wherein said cavities rotate sequentially past and adjacent to said lobes during operation.2. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein said singulator is radially biased against said seed disc.3. The seed meter of claim 2 , wherein said singulator is radially biased against an outer radial perimeter of said seed disc.4. The seed meter of claim 3 , further including:a seed side housing; anda radial spring, wherein said radial spring includes a first portion mounted to said seed side housing, a second portion mounted to said seed side housing, and a third portion ...

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Номер записи: 78
12-05-2016 дата публикации

ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH DUAL SEED METERS

Номер: US20160128273A1
Автор: Felton Keith L., Garner Elijah B., Helmick Kriss, Natarajan Kamalakannan
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A row unit for a seeding machine includes a frame and a seed meter coupled to the frame. The seed meter has a metering member for singulating seeds. The metering member has a groove recessed from a surface of the metering member. The row unit also includes a ramp surface for guiding the singulated seeds from the metering member, the ramp surface being at least partially disposed in the groove. 1. A row unit for a seeding machine comprising:a frame;a seed meter coupled to the frame, the seed meter having a metering member for singulating seeds, the metering member having a groove recessed from a surface of the metering member; anda ramp surface for guiding the singulated seeds from the metering member, wherein the ramp surface is at least partially disposed in the groove.2. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the metering member is rotatable about an axis claim 1 , and wherein the groove is substantially arcuate with respect to the axis such that the ramp surface frictionally engages the metering member in the groove as the metering member rotates.3. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 2 , wherein the groove is substantially circular.4. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the ramp surface is disposed flush with or recessed from the surface of the metering member.5. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein the metering member includes a plurality of apertures for attracting seeds at least in part by a pressure differential claim 1 , wherein the ramp surface is disposed adjacent at least one of the apertures for guiding the seeds away from the at least one aperture.6. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 1 , wherein a distal end of the ramp surface is disposed in the groove.7. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 6 , wherein the ramp surface is inclined.8. The row unit for a seeding machine of claim 6 , wherein the ramp surface is substantially arcuate.9. The row unit for a seeding machine of ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-05-2018 дата публикации

Crop input variety selection systems, methods, and apparatus

Номер: US20180124998A1
Автор: Luke STUBER, Timothy A. Schaefer, Todd Swanson
Принадлежит: PRECISION PLANTING LLC

Systems, methods and apparatus for selection of crop-input varieties. In one embodiment multiple varieties of seeds may be planted utilizing a row unit seed hopper having a plurality of compartments for receiving seed, each compartment having a seed passage through which seeds pass under gravity. A seed transfer actuator is disposed within or below the row unit seed hopper and is in communication with each of the seed passages and is configured to selectively open the seed passage of one of the plurality of compartments thereby permitting the seeds therein to pass into the seed pool of a seed meter while closing the seed passage of other of the plurality of compartments preventing the seeds from the other plurality of compartments passing into the seed pool of the seed meter.

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Номер записи: 80
10-05-2018 дата публикации

Sowing unit for a sowing machine

Номер: US20180124999A1
Автор: Ferdinand Schumacher
Принадлежит: KVERNELAND AS

A sowing unit for a sowing machine that comprises a coupling device, a joint device provided between the coupling device and a support device with separate fastening points for functional components, and a sowing heart which meters a work product is disclosed. The support device has a proximal support arm, which couples to the joint device, and a distal support arm, which, on a side of the proximal support arm facing away from the joint device, extends away from said proximal support arm, and on which the sowing heart is arranged laterally in the area of an assembly section in such a way that a rear side of the sowing heart is arranged so as to be located opposite to the assembly section of the distal support arm and a front side of the sowing heart is arranged so as to be unobstructed by the support device.

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Номер записи: 81
11-05-2017 дата публикации

MULTIPLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT APPLICATION METHOD AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170127604A1
Автор: Hahn Dustan, Wilhelmi Matthew
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A row unit of an agricultural planter includes a seed meter. The seed meter includes first and second disks within a seed meter housing. The first and second seed disks are positioned in the seed meter housing such that the disks rotate in the same rotation direction and include a common seed release point. A single drive member is operatively connected to both the first and second seed disks such that the drive member selectively rotates one or both of the first or second seed disks at a time. The seed disks may be angularly positioned and conical-shaped member with a central axis and comprising seed cells radially positioned about an outer portion and being substantially non-perpendicular to the central axis. An air pressure source also is included to adhere seed to the disks. 1. A row unit for use with an agricultural planting implement , comprising: a. a seed meter housing;', 'b. a first seed disk and a second seed disk positioned in the seed meter housing such that the disks rotate in the same rotation direction and include a common seed release point;, 'a seed meter comprisinga single drive member operatively connected to both the first and second seed disks such that the drive member selectively rotates one or both of the first or second seed disks at a time.2. The row unit of claim 1 , wherein the seed meter housing comprises a wall separating the first disk and the second disk.3. The row unit of claim 2 , wherein the seed meter housing further defines a first seed pool collection area for storing seed associated with the first seed disk claim 2 , and a second seed pool collection area for storing a different seed hybrid associated with the second seed disk.4. The row unit of claim 1 , further comprising a first clutch operatively positioned between the drive member and the first seed disk claim 1 , and a second clutch operatively positioned between the drive member and second seed disk claim 1 , the first and second clutches configured to provide the ...

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Номер записи: 82
23-04-2020 дата публикации

SEED METER ASSEMBLY FOR A SEEDING MACHINE

Номер: US20200120859A1
Автор: Garner Elijah B., Natarajan Kamalakannan
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A seed meter assembly for a seeding machine. The seed meter assembly has a metering member mounted for rotation about a meter axis and driven to rotate in a direction of travel, the metering member having an inner surface configured to receive seeds and an outer surface and apertures passing through the metering member between the inner surface and the outer surface at a radial distance from the meter axis. The seed meter assembly also has a seed delivery mechanism configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine, and a loader including at least one non-cylindrical loader surface movable into and out of a position in which the loader surface is disposed at the radial distance adjacent one of the apertures. 1. A seed meter assembly for a seeding machine , the seed meter assembly comprising:a metering member mounted for rotation about a meter axis and driven to rotate in a direction of travel, the metering member having an inner surface configured to receive seeds and an outer surface, and apertures passing through the metering member between the inner surface and the outer surface at a radial distance from the meter axis;a seed delivery mechanism configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine; anda loader including at least one non-cylindrical loader surface movable into and out of a position in which the loader surface is disposed at the radial distance, adjacent one of the apertures.2. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein the loader is configured to engage the seed delivery mechanism to direct the seeds from the metering member into the seed delivery mechanism.3. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein the seed delivery mechanism includes a brush belt claim 1 , and wherein the loader is configured to engage the brush belt to direct the seeds from the metering member into the brush belt.4. The seed meter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the metering member includes driving members claim 1 , wherein the loader includes driven members claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 83
30-04-2020 дата публикации

SEED INJECTOR

Номер: US20200128724A1
Автор: Hodel Jeremy, Levy Kent, RADTKE IAN, Stoller Jason, SWANSON Todd
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A seed unit for placing seeds into soil is described herein. A seed unit includes a seed meter for singulating seeds, a shaft to deliver the seeds into soil during operation, and an actuator coupled to the shaft. The actuator moves the shaft during operation and the shaft delivers seeds into the soil without a continuous seed trench. 1. A seed planting unit comprising:a seed meter for singulating seeds;a shaft configured to deliver the seeds from the seed meter to soil without a continuous seed trench; andan actuator coupled to the shaft and configured to move the shaft vertically with respect to the soil.2. The seed planting unit of claim 1 , further comprising a holder to receive seeds from the seed meter and to hold seeds before delivery to the soil.3. The seed planting unit of claim 1 , wherein the shaft is configured to control a depth of seeds being delivered into the soil and to control seed-to-seed spacing.4. The seed planting unit of claim 2 , further comprising a seed tube to transfer seeds from the seed meter to the holder.5. The seed planting unit of claim 2 , wherein the holder has a wider section for seed entry and a narrower section for seed exit to prevent the seed from falling to the soil until delivered by the shaft.6. (canceled)7. The seed planting unit of claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises at least one rotating member configured to change a vertical position of the shaft.8. (canceled)9. The seed planting unit of claim 1 , wherein the shaft defines a space or recess for receiving a seed at a distal end of the shaft.10. The seed planting unit of claim 9 , further comprising a second shaft to eject the seed from the space or recess into the soil.11. (canceled)12. The seed planting unit of claim 1 , wherein the seed planting unit comprises a plate positioned near a ground surface.13. The seed planting unit of claim 12 , wherein the plate is laterally fixed to the shaft claim 12 , a frame claim 12 , or a gauge wheel.14. The seed planting unit of ...

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Номер записи: 84
30-04-2020 дата публикации

SEED POSITIONING DEVICE, SEED DISPENSING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF DISPENSING SEED

Номер: US20200128725A1
Автор: Cowles Kevin P., Rhodes Michael L.
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A seed positioning device, a seed dispensing system, and a method of positioning a plurality of seeds are provided. The seed positioning device includes an axially extending housing member having an upper portion and a lower portion. The seed positioning device further includes a seed positioning member extending axially through the housing member and being configured to transfer a plurality of seeds between the upper portion of the housing member and the lower portion of the housing member and position the plurality of seeds by centrifugal force. 1. A seed positioning device comprising:an axially extending housing member having an upper portion and a lower portion; anda seed positioning member extending axially through the housing member and configured to transfer a plurality of seeds between the upper portion of the housing member and the lower portion of the housing member and position the plurality of seeds by centrifugal force.2. The seed positioning device of claim 1 , wherein the seed positioning member comprises a helical surface.3. The seed positioning device of claim 2 , wherein the helical surface comprises at least one axially overlapping portion.4. The seed positioning device of claim 2 , wherein the helical surface comprising a pitch angle in a range of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees.5. The seed positioning device of claim 1 , wherein the housing member comprises a central axis and a radially outer portion claim 1 , the seed positioning member extending radially from the central axis to the radially outer portion.6. The seed positioning device of claim 1 , wherein the housing member comprises a tubular portion.7. A seed dispensing system comprising:a seed sensor configured to detect a plurality of seeds passing therethrough for monitoring dispensed seed quantity; anda seed positioning device disposed above the seed sensor and configured to position the plurality of seeds by centrifugal force.8. The system of claim 7 , further comprising a seed meter ...

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Номер записи: 85
26-05-2016 дата публикации

Multiple Seed-Type Planter With On-Row Selector Assembly

Номер: US20160143212A1
Автор: Adams Brian T., Anderson Brian T., Connors Michael J., Czapka Jason T., Johnson Chad M., Landolt Darian E., Long Scott A., Prickel Marvin A., Wendte Keith W.
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A system is provided for planting multiple types of seed and automatically switching between the varieties during planting in a single planting pass of a planting session of row-crop planting an agricultural field. The system may include a selector assembly arranged between a multi-compartment on-row hopper and a seed meter at each row unit of a planter. A control system controls selector valves of the selector assembly to switch from releasing of seeds of a first type from the on-row hopper the seed meter to releasing of seeds of a second type from the on-row hopper to the seed meter for providing a switchover of seeds being planted from the seed meter, from the first to the second type when the seed meter cross a boundary between different zones of the agricultural field. 1. A planter for planting multiple types of seed in a single planting pass during row crop planting of an agricultural field , the planter comprising:a frame; an on-row storage system with multiple compartments configured to store the multiple types of seed;', 'a seed meter for planting the multiple types of seed and including a housing defining a seed chamber therein for receiving seeds for singulation and individual delivery from the seed meter, the housing of the seed meter having an inlet defining a passage from outside of the seed meter to the seed chamber; and', 'a selector assembly arranged between the multiple compartments of the on-row storage system and the inlet of the seed meter housing for selectively releasing seeds of one of the multiple types of seed from a corresponding one of the multiple compartments of the on-row storage system into the seed chamber of the seed meter at a given time., 'multiple row units supported by the frame, each of the multiple row units including,'}2. The planter of wherein the multiple compartments of the on-row storage system include compartment outlets claim 1 , and the selector assembly includes an inlet segment arranged for receiving seeds from the ...

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Номер записи: 86
26-05-2016 дата публикации

Belted Seed Transfer Mechanism

Номер: US20160143213A1
Автор: Trevor Kowalchuk
Принадлежит: CNH Industrial Canada Ltd

The present invention is directed to a seed discharge system is that employs a pair of rotating belts spaced from one another to receive the seeds from a seed metering device and to direct the seeds into the desired location within a trench over which the discharge system is positioned. The seeds are received within a gap formed between the belts and are clamped and held between the belts as the belts move, consequently moving the seeds from the seed metering device to the discharge opening of the discharge system. The constant engagement of the seeds with the belts through the discharge system prevents the seeds from bouncing, thereby maintaining a constant residence time for the seeds within the discharge system.

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Номер записи: 87
10-06-2021 дата публикации

SEED METER

Номер: US20210168993A1
Автор: Finlayson Keith W., Peterson Bruce D., WELSH Jeff
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A seed meter for dispensing seed. The seed meter comprises a housing at least partially enclosing an interior space. The housing includes a top surface defining a seed inlet, and further includes a seed outlet. The seed meter additionally includes a metering wheel positioned within the interior space of the housing. The metering wheel is configured to carry seed through the housing when rotating in a first direction or in a second direction. The seed meter further includes a pair of retractable seed guards positioned within the interior space of the housing. The seed guards are each configured to be selectively configured in an operating configuration and in a retracted configuration. In the operating configuration the seed guards are configured to prevent excess seed from passing through the seed meter, and in the retracted configuration the seed guards are configured to permit large obstacles to pass through the seed meter. 1. A method for planting seed with a seed planting machine , the method comprising the steps of:(a) providing at least one seed meter in association with a seed bin, wherein the seed meter includes a housing that presents a seed inlet and a seed outlet, and a metering wheel positioned within the housing;(b) travelling in a first travel direction with the seed planting machine while seed is metered from the seed bin via the metering wheel rotating in a first metering wheel direction; and 'wherein seed is planted by said seed planting machine during said traveling of both steps (b) and (c).', '(c) travelling in a second travel direction opposite the first travel direction with the seed planting machine while seed is metered from the seed bin via the metering wheel rotating in a second metering wheel direction opposite the first metering wheel direction,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seed meter further comprises a pair of retractable seed guards each configured to be selectively positioned in an operating configuration and in a retracted ...

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Номер записи: 88
15-09-2022 дата публикации

Product control assembly for an agricultural product meter

Номер: US20220287223A1
Автор: Bruno Henrique Santos Nunes, Carlos Alexandre Giusti, Chad Michael Johnson, Daniel Repke, Joao Augusto Bello De Carvalho
Принадлежит: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC

A product control assembly for an agricultural product meter includes a first product control barrier configured to extend along a product path. The product path extends from an agricultural product storage area to an outlet, the first product control barrier includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion is pivotally coupled to the first portion, the second portion is configured to contact an outlet barrier while the agricultural product meter is in a non-working position. The product control assembly also includes a second product control barrier configured to form an end of the agricultural product storage area and to be spaced apart from the outlet barrier, and the first and second product control barriers are configured to cooperate to substantially block flow of the agricultural product from the agricultural product storage area into the outlet while the agricultural product meter is in the non-working position.

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Номер записи: 89
15-09-2022 дата публикации

METERING SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

Номер: US20220287224A1
Автор: BULMAHN Simon, CLAUSSEN Hendrik
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A metering system of an agricultural machine comprises a separating housing, a separating device arranged in the separating housing, an associated seed storage chamber disposed on the separating side of the separating device in the distributor housing, a storage container which is associated directly with the seed storage chamber of the separating housing, a partition wall which is arranged between the storage container and the seed storage chamber, at least one seed passage opening which is arranged in the partition wall and the passage size of which can be adjusted by at least one adjustable slide element by way of at least one adjustment element. 1. A metering system of an agricultural machine comprising: a separating housing , a separating device of said metering system arranged in said separating housing , an associated seed storage chamber disposed on the separating side of said separating device in said distributor housing , a storage container which is associated directly with said seed storage chamber of said separating housing , a partition wall which is arranged between said storage container and said seed storage chamber , at least one seed passage opening which is arranged in said partition wall and the passage size of which can be adjusted by at least one adjustable slide element by way of at least one adjustment element , characterized in that said at least one adjustment element of said adjustable slide element is configured as a motorized actuating element , that said motorized actuating element is connected to an electronic on-board computer by way of a data transmission device , in particular a data line , that data for adjusting the passage size of said passage opening determined by the slide position of said slide is saved and/or stored in at least one memory of said on-board computer and , accordingly , said motorized actuating element of said slide is actuatable and/or is actuated for adjusting the passage size of said passage opening.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 90
15-09-2022 дата публикации

ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH PNEUMATIC SEED LOADING

Номер: US20220287226A1
Автор: BORKGREN STANLEY R., Felton Keith L., FRASIER MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Helmick Kriss, Hubner Cary S., Migliorini Joseph W., Natarajan Kamalakannan, Wolfs Beth A.
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A row unit for a seeding machine includes a seed reservoir and a seed meter assembly having a metering member with a seed side facing the seed reservoir and a non-seed side opposite the seed side. The metering member is operable to selectively move seeds from the seed reservoir. A pump provides a pressure differential between the seed side and the non-seed side for adhering the seeds to the metering member. A conveyor has an inlet for receiving the seeds and an outlet configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine. The conveyor includes a belt movable from the inlet to the outlet. A pneumatic seed displacer includes a nozzle disposed adjacent the metering member for concentrating air. The nozzle is configured to eject the air towards the metering member for directing the seeds from the metering member to the conveyor. 1. A row unit for a seeding machine , the row unit comprising:a seed reservoir; a metering member having a seed side facing the seed reservoir and a non-seed side opposite the seed side, the metering member operable to selectively move seeds from the seed reservoir, and', 'a pump providing a pressure differential between the seed side and the non-seed side for adhering the seeds to the metering member;, 'a seed meter assembly including'}a conveyor having an inlet for receiving the seeds and an outlet configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine, wherein the conveyor includes a belt movable from the inlet to the outlet; anda pneumatic seed displacer including a nozzle for concentrating air, wherein the nozzle is disposed adjacent the metering member, and wherein the nozzle is configured to eject the air towards the metering member for directing the seeds from the metering member to the conveyor.2. The row unit of claim 1 , further comprising an air source providing a higher-than-atmospheric pressure air to the pneumatic seed displacer.3. The row unit of claim 2 , wherein the air source includes an output side of the pump.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 91
02-06-2016 дата публикации

AIR SEED METER DISC WITH FLOW DIRECTING POCKETS

Номер: US20160150720A1
Автор: Brockmann Kale J., Wilhelmi Matthew J.
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A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor. 1. An air seed meter for an agricultural planter , comprising:a housing defining a seed reservoir, a discharge chute, and a vacuum chamber; anda seed disc mounted in said housing for rotation about an axis and having a plurality of seed cells spaced radially about the axis for retaining seeds, said disc having channels adjacent to each respective seed cell;said seed apertures positioned adjacent a false edge positioned inward from an outer edge of the seed disc.2. The air seed meter of claim 1 , wherein the position of the seed aperture adjacent the false edge positions a seed at or near the edge for better consistency during release of the seed from the disc.3. The air seed meter of claim 1 , further comprising an extension surface extending from the false edge of the seed disc to the outer edge of the seed disc.4. The air seed meter of claim 3 , wherein the false edge comprises a chamfered edge.5. The air seed meter of claim 3 , wherein the outer edge of the seed disc comprises an annular lip extending generally away from the false edge.6. The air seed meter of claim 3 , wherein seed cells and channels positioned ...

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Номер записи: 92
17-06-2021 дата публикации

Metering unit for granular material

Номер: US20210176913A1
Автор: Jan Philipp RADEKE
Принадлежит: Amazonen Werke H Dreyer SE and Co KG

A metering unit for granular material, such as seed or fertilizer, is arranged to convey the granular material in adjustable quantities, where the metering unit includes a metering housing and a drivable metering wheel rotatably supported in the metering housing, where, for rotatably supporting the metering wheel, the metering unit includes a bearing housing and a metering cover which is movable to various positions. For reliably securing the bearing housing in position, the metering cover includes a nose-piece-like extension and the extension defines an abutment for the bearing housing.

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Номер записи: 93
09-06-2016 дата публикации

SEED METER

Номер: US20160157416A1
Автор: ZUMDOME LEE E.
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A seed meter is disclosed as having resilient tines for eliminating multiple seeds from being disposed for planting. As the seeds are displaced along a seed path, the resilient tines contacts the additional seeds with a force so as to dislodge additional seeds while not dislodging seeds wherein individual seeds are present. This helps in planting the seeds individually and sequentially. 1. A seed meter for singulating seed from a seed pool and sequentially dispensing individual seeds at a discharge location , the seed meter comprising:a housing;a seed metering device movable within said housing, said seed metering device defining cavities for collecting seeds therein and carrying seeds from the seed pool along a defined seed path to the discharge location as the seed metering device moves within said housing; anda plurality of elongated resilient tines having a proximal end fixed to the housing and an operative distal end, said operative distal end of said resilient tines configured to contact the seeds in said cavities to remove excess seed from said cavities to ensure release of individual seeds from the discharge location for sowing, wherein at least one of said resilient tines is positioned in at least one of a radially inner side and a radially outer side of said defined seed path.2. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein said seed path is circular.3. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein each of said resilient tines are radially spaced apart with respect to adjacent resilient tines on the radially inner side of said defined seed path.4. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein each of said resilient tines are radially spaced apart with respect to adjacent resilient tines on the radially outer side of said defined seed path.5. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein said resilient tines in an operative configuration are guided into each of said cavities to ensure presence of individual seed to be dispensed for sowing.6. The seed meter of claim 1 , wherein each of said ...

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Номер записи: 94
07-06-2018 дата публикации

FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL METERING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180153095A1
Автор: Bent Ethan Curtis Stephen, Zacharias Darwin Lloyd
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A flow control assembly for an agricultural metering system includes a first gate control rod configured to couple to a first gate of a seed meter and a second gate control rod configured to couple to a second gate of the seed meter. The flow control assembly also includes a locking assembly configured to block translation of the first gate control rod at least while the second gate control rod is in a positioned that corresponds to an open position of the second gate and to block translation of the second gate control rod at least while the first gate control rod is in a position that corresponds to an open position of the first gate. 1. A flow control assembly for an agricultural metering system comprising: a first plate configured to couple to a first gate control rod, wherein the first gate control rod is configured to couple to a first gate of a seed meter and to move the first gate between a closed position and an open position via translation of the first gate control rod between a first position that corresponds to the closed position of the first gate and a second position that corresponds to the open position of the first gate;', 'a first cam configured to couple to a second gate control rod, wherein the second gate control rod is configured to couple to a second gate of the seed meter and to move the second gate between a closed position and an open position via translation of the second gate control rod between a first position that corresponds to the closed position of the second gate and a second position that corresponds to the open position of the second gate;', 'a first shaft having a first end configured to engage the first cam;', 'a second cam configured to couple to a third gate control rod, wherein the third gate control rod is configured to couple to a third gate of the seed meter and to move the third gate between a closed position and an open position via translation of the third gate control rod between a first position that corresponds to ...

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Номер записи: 95
07-06-2018 дата публикации

ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH PNEUMATIC SEED LOADING

Номер: US20180153096A1
Автор: BORKGREN STANLEY R., Felton Keith L., FRASIER MICHAEL E., Garner Elijah B., Helmick Kriss, Hubner Cary S., Migliorini Joseph W., Natarajan Kamalakannan, Wolfs Beth A.
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A row unit for a seeding machine includes a seed reservoir and a seed meter assembly having a metering member with a seed side facing the seed reservoir and a non-seed side opposite the seed side. The metering member is operable to selectively move seeds from the seed reservoir. A pump provides a pressure differential between the seed side and the non-seed side for adhering the seeds to the metering member. A conveyor has an inlet for receiving the seeds and an outlet configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine. The conveyor includes a belt movable from the inlet to the outlet. A pneumatic seed displacer includes a nozzle disposed adjacent the metering member for concentrating air. The nozzle is configured to eject the air towards the metering member for directing the seeds from the metering member to the conveyor. 1. A row unit for a seeding machine , the row unit comprising:a seed reservoir; a metering member having a seed side facing the seed reservoir and a non-seed side opposite the seed side, the metering member operable to selectively move seeds from the seed reservoir, and', 'a pump providing a pressure differential between the seed side and the non-seed side for adhering the seeds to the metering member;, 'a seed meter assembly including'}a conveyor having an inlet for receiving the seeds and an outlet configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine, wherein the conveyor includes a belt movable from the inlet to the outlet; anda pneumatic seed displacer including a nozzle for concentrating air, wherein the nozzle is disposed adjacent the metering member, and wherein the nozzle is configured to eject the air towards the metering member for directing the seeds from the metering member to the conveyor.2. The row unit of claim 1 , further comprising an air source providing a higher-than-atmospheric pressure air to the pneumatic seed displacer.3. The row unit of claim 2 , wherein the air source includes an output side of the pump.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 96
08-06-2017 дата публикации

SEED DELIVERY APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20170156257A1
Автор: Hodel Jeremy J., Radtke Ian R.
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A seed delivery apparatus and methods in which a seed conveyor delivers seed from a metering device to a furrow in a controlled manner to maintain seed placement accuracy within the furrow. 1. A seed delivery apparatus to deliver seed to a planting surface , comprising:a seed meter configured to entrain and release the seed from a seed disc at a seed release location;a seed conveyor disposed to receive the seed after the seed is released from said seed disc at an upper end of said seed conveyor, said seed conveyor including a belt disposed over an upper pulley and a lower pulley, said belt configured to convey the seed from said upper end to a lower end of said seed conveyor and release the seed with a rearward velocity relative to said seed conveyor;a first loading wheel disposed adjacent to said seed release location, said first loading wheel being driven for rotation, wherein said first loading wheel is disposed to urge the seed toward said belt;wherein said upper pulley has an upper pulley axis through a center of said upper pulley, said upper pulley axis being horizontal; andwherein the seed is received by said seed conveyor below said upper pulley axis.2. The seed delivery apparatus of claim 1 , further including:a surface disposed to guide the seed toward said first loading wheel.3. The seed delivery apparatus of claim 1 , further including:a second loading wheel disposed adjacent to said first loading wheel such that a gap between said first loading wheel and said second loading wheel is disposed adjacent to said seed release location.4. The seed delivery apparatus of claim 3 , further including:a surface disposed to guide the seed toward said gap.5. The seed delivery apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said first loading wheel is compressed radially as the seed enters said gap.6. The seed delivery apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said first loading wheel and said second loading wheel are disposed to eject the seed along a seed path.7. The seed delivery apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 97
18-06-2015 дата публикации

DISTRIBUTION BOX FOR SINGLE-SEED SEED DRILL WITH OPEN GROOVES AND SEED DRILL USING SUCH A BOX

Номер: US20150163990A1
Автор: Audigie Jean-Charles, Eberhart Julien
Принадлежит: KUHN S.A.

A distribution box for a single-seeder including a disc including radial grooves that are regularly spaced apart and open on a periphery of the disc, the disc being rotatably mounted on a horizontal axis and separating a seed reservoir from a suction device such that seeds are picked up from the reservoir by the disc via air flow by negative pressure and are held over at least part of their angular travel until they are expelled from a discharge opening. Each groove includes a suction hole smaller than a size of the seeds to be distributed, the suction hole emerging on a channel with a width smaller than the diameter of the suction hole, the channel being open up to the periphery of the disc. A single-seeder can include at least one distribution box. 113-. (canceled)14. A distribution box for a single-seeder comprising:a disc comprising radial grooves that are regularly spaced apart and open on a periphery of the disc,the disc being rotatably mounted on a horizontal axis and separating a seed reservoir from a suction device such that seeds are picked up from the reservoir by the disc via air flow by negative pressure and are held over at least part of their angular travel until they are expelled from a discharge opening,wherein each groove includes a suction hole with a size smaller than that of the seeds to be distributed, the suction hole emerges on a channel with a width smaller than diameter of the suction hole, and the channel is open up to the periphery of the disc.15. A box according to claim 14 , wherein the channel is tangent at a rear of the suction hole claim 14 , taking account of a direction of rotation of the disc claim 14 , and its direction is curved or rectilinear up to the periphery of the disc.16. A box according to claim 14 , wherein a rear edge that protrudes on the seed side of the channel claim 14 , taking account of the direction of rotation of the disc claim 14 , defines a ramp for guiding and sliding seeds from the suction hole toward the ...

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Номер записи: 98
18-06-2015 дата публикации

DISTRIBUTION UNIT FOR GRANULAR COMMODITY, IN PARTICULAR A SOWING UNIT

Номер: US20150163991A1
Автор: Funck Gerald
Принадлежит: HORSCH MASCHINEN GMBH

The invention relates to a distribution unit () for a granular commodity such as grains (), fertilizer or the like, in particular a sowing unit () of a distribution or sowing machine. The unit () comprises a housing () having an approximately circular and/or circle-segment shaped inner lateral surface (), at least one inlet opening () for conveyed granular commodities or conveyed grains (), a conveying device () rotating concentrically in the housing () for the conveyed granular commodity or the conveyed grains () and at least one outlet opening () which connects approximately tangentially to the inner lateral surface (). The conveying device () has one or more openings and/or steps on the outer region thereof, which, in a first housing and/or conveying region, form a pocket with the housing inner lateral surface () in which the grains () are compacted and conveyed circularly by centrifugal forces, supported by the conveying device (). In a second housing and/or separation region, only one single grain () remains in the opening or in the step of the conveying device () due to a modified contour of the inner lateral surface () of the housing () and under centrifugal force influences, while excess grains () are separated and conveyed back to the first housing region for re-conveying. 1. Distribution unit for granular material , such as seed grains , fertilizer and the like , in particular a seeding unit of a distribution or seeding machine , comprising a housing having an approximately circular and/or circle-segment shaped inner circumferential surface , at least one inlet opening for conveyed granular material or conveyed grains , a conveying device concentrically rotating in the housing for the conveyed granular material or the conveyed grains , and at least one outlet opening , which connects approximately tangentially to the inner circumferential surface , the conveying device having one or more openings and/or steps at the outer region thereof , which , in a ...

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Номер записи: 99
24-06-2021 дата публикации

PARTICLE DELIVERY SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL ROW UNIT

Номер: US20210185892A1
Автор: Anderson Brian John, Johnson Chad Michael, Raducha Kregg Jerome, Schoeny Christopher, Stanhope Trevor Philip
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A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a particle belt configured to be disposed apart from a particle metering and singulation unit and a particle acceleration system configured to apply a force to a particle to accelerate the particle from the particle metering and singulation unit and to guide the particle toward the particle belt. The particle belt is configured to receive the particle accelerated from the particle metering and singulation unit, and the particle acceleration system is configured to apply the force to the particle to accelerate the particle from the particle metering and singulation unit to the particle belt, such that a particle speed of the particle reaches a target particle speed, is within a target percentage of a belt speed of the particle belt, or both, as the particle reaches the particle belt. 1. A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit , comprising:a particle belt configured to be disposed apart from a particle metering and singulation unit; anda particle acceleration system configured to apply a force to a particle to accelerate the particle from the particle metering and singulation unit and to guide the particle toward the particle belt, wherein the particle belt is configured to receive the particle accelerated from the particle metering and singulation unit, and the particle acceleration system is configured to apply the force to the particle to accelerate the particle from the particle metering and singulation unit to the particle belt, such that a particle speed of the particle reaches a target particle speed, is within a target percentage of a belt speed of the particle belt, or both, as the particle reaches the particle belt.2. The particle delivery system of claim 1 , comprising a controller comprising a memory and a processor claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to receive an input signal indicative of the particle speed of the particle at the particle belt and to output an ...

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Номер записи: 100
24-06-2021 дата публикации

PARTICLE DELIVERY SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL ROW UNIT

Номер: US20210185893A1
Автор: Anderson Brian John, Johnson Chad Michael, Raducha Kregg Jerome, Schoeny Christopher, Stanhope Trevor Philip
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A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a shuttle track configured to be disposed adjacent to a particle metering and singulation unit, shuttles movably disposed along the shuttle track, and a track belt disposed inwardly of the shuttle track. Each shuttle is configured to receive a particle from the particle metering and singulation unit at a particle reception section of the shuttle track and release the particle toward a trench in soil at a particle deposition section of the shuttle track. The track belt includes paddles, and each paddle is configured to move a respective shuttle along a particle transfer section of the shuttle track from the particle reception section to the particle deposition section. 1. A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit , comprising:a shuttle track configured to be disposed adjacent to a particle metering and singulation unit; receive a particle from the particle metering and singulation unit at a particle reception section of the shuttle track; and', 'release the particle toward a trench in soil at a particle deposition section of the shuttle track; and, 'a plurality of shuttles movably disposed along the shuttle track, wherein each shuttle of the plurality of shuttles is configured toa track belt disposed inwardly of the shuttle track, wherein the track belt comprises a plurality of paddles, and each paddle of the plurality of paddles is configured to move a respective shuttle of the plurality of shuttles along a particle transfer section of the shuttle track from the particle reception section to the particle deposition section.2. The particle delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the shuttle track comprises a shuttle queue section that enables one or more shuttles of the plurality of shuttles to queue prior to receiving the particle from the particle metering and singulation unit.3. The particle delivery system of claim 2 , comprising a rotation mechanism disposed along the shuttle queue section ...

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Номер записи: 101