Crop input variety selection systems, methods, and apparatus
US11871694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2042 |
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. Multiple varieties of seeds may be planted with 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 to permit 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 to prevent the seeds from the other plurality of compartments passing into the seed pool of the seed meter.
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