Row unit with vision system for maintaining seed orientation
US11337362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/24
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, implements, and methods for seed orientation during planting operations of agricultural plants of agricultural include a system for seed orientation having a vision system positioned in proximity to a seed disk. The vision system determines seed orientation data for seed on the seed disk. A seed belt receives seed from the seed disk and the seed belt adjusts an orientation of the seed from the seed disk to a desired seed orientation with a furrow during planting.
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