Inline product metering system for fertilizer and seed application system
US10485158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C15/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes an inline metering system including a number of metering devices associated with each compartment of a particulate material tank on the applicator to meter the particulate material disposed within each compartment. The individual metering devices include gates to initially enable the particulate material from a compartment to enter the metering device, and a rotary metering shaft to meter the flow of the particulate material into the conduits while limiting the passage of pressurized air through the metering device and into the compartment. The individual metering devices also include individual motors to control the operation of the metering devices independently from one another that can allow with sectional control and turning compensation.
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