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Independent closing system with adjustable down force

US10219427B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2017
Grant dateMar 5, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C5/066
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A furrow closing system for an agricultural seed planter provides soil closing and soil pressing that are controlled by independent adjustable down force or pressure systems that react to a common frame element or backbone. The adjustable down force systems may be manually controlled, electronically controlled and/or part of a closed loop system. A down stop, which may also be adjustable, may be used to limit the maximum force of the adjustable down pressure systems.

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