Agricultural trench depth systems, methods, and apparatus
US12279541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2025/2043
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatus for adjusting the depth of a trench opened by a row unit of an agricultural planter. The row unit includes a trench depth adjustment assembly configured to modify the furrow depth. In one embodiment, the depth adjustment assembly may include a gear box having one or more gears which engage with a gear rack. The gear box may be pivotally connected to a depth adjustment body supporting a rocker that adjusts upward travel of gauge wheel arms. In another embodiment, the depth adjustment assembly may include a depth adjustment arm having a screw receiver that cooperates with a driven screw that adjusts the position of the depth adjustment arm acting on the gauge wheels to adjust trench depth.
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