Precision seeding apparatus with recesses on caterpillar for arranging and distributing seeds against bottoms of seed furrows
US12219895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/208
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a precision seeding apparatus with recesses on a caterpillar for arranging and distributing seeds against bottoms of seed furrows. The apparatus includes a frame; the frame is provided with a seed box with a seed distribution opening; a caterpillar for transporting seeds capable of being connected with a drive mechanism is arranged in the seed box; a lower part of the caterpillar for transporting seeds corresponds to the position of the seed distribution opening; the caterpillar is provided with at least one column of recesses in a lengthwise direction of the caterpillar; each group of recesses is connected through a seed unloading ditch; the seed unloading ditch is formed into a ring in a lengthwise direction of the caterpillar for transporting seeds; a lower part of the caterpillar for transporting seeds is provided with a comb sheet.
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