Seed transportation system and method
US11910738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C2001/048
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seed transportation system and method for using the same, the seed transportation system including a rotatable wheel with at least one seed supports for holding a seed, wherein the at least one seed support has one or more fixed support structures configured to restrict movement of the seed in a circumferential direction relative to the rotatable wheel and in a direction away from an axis of rotation of the rotatable wheel, and wherein the at least one seed support has an access opening in its radially outer side, the access opening permitting access to the seed for creating an opening in the seed.
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