Crop input variety selection systems, methods, and apparatus
US10820485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C19/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatus for selection of crop-input varieties. In one embodiment multiple varieties of seeds may be planted utilizing a row unit seed hopper having a plurality of compartments for receiving seed, each compartment having a seed passage through which seeds pass under gravity. A seed transfer actuator is disposed within or below the row unit seed hopper and is in communication with each of the seed passages and is configured to selectively open the seed passage of one of the plurality of compartments thereby permitting the seeds therein to pass into the seed pool of a seed meter while closing the seed passage of other of the plurality of compartments preventing the seeds from the other plurality of compartments passing into the seed pool of the seed meter.
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