Agricultural metering system having meter roller covers
US10188026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agricultural metering system includes multiple meter boxes and multiple meter rollers, in which each meter roller is disposed in a respective meter box. The agricultural metering system also includes multiple meter roller covers, in which each meter roller cover is disposed over at least part of a respective meter roller, and each meter roller cover is configured to move relative to the respective meter roller to cover a selected portion of the respective meter roller. In addition, the agricultural metering system includes a control bar coupled to the meter roller covers. The control bar is configured to collectively move the meter roller covers relative to the meter rollers.
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