Seed disk with adjustable singulators for seed orientation during planting
US11678601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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