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Seed sensor

US10750662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJun 1, 2018
Grant dateAug 25, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C19/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seed sensor includes a housing. An internal seed channel defines a path for seeds to flow along a central axis through the seed sensor. A sensor unit is positioned alongside the internal seed channel within the housing. An inlet end of the seed sensor includes a tapered inlet section. The housing includes a mounting loop having a pair of oppositely angled surfaces for mounting the seed sensor in a pair of oppositely angled configurations.

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