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Seed disk with adjustable singulators for seed orientation during planting

US11678601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2017
Grant dateJun 20, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C7/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for seed orientation includes a seed disk capable of rotation in operation and having at least one singulator to adjust an orientation of seed to a desired seed orientation for placement within a furrow during planting. A vision system in proximity to the seed disk determines seed orientation data for seed on the seed disk.

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