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Ground-engaging implement with lateral position adjustment

US10492360B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 31, 2017
Grant dateDec 3, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S19/41
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A row frame is coupled to the rear member. A first opener is configured to open the soil; the first opener is supported by or from a first support extending downward from the frame member. A first outlet is configured to dispense or apply a nutrient strip. A laterally movable carrier is associated with the row frame. The carrier supports the first opener and the first outlet. A second outlet can dispense or plant seed, wherein the first outlet and the second outlet have a lateral separation that is dynamically adjustable during the simultaneous application of seed and the nutrient strip.

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