Seeding machine with seed delivery system
US10806070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/0445
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seeding machine includes a seed metering system and a seed delivery system in communication with the seed metering system. The seed delivery system includes a housing having a first opening for receiving seed from the seed metering system and a second opening through which seed is discharged. The seed delivery system also includes a conveyor forming a loop with a fixed length and positioned within the housing. The conveyor is disposed around a first drive pulley and a second idler pulley. The conveyor is deformable in order to retain seed at any point along the fixed length.
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