Universal press wheel arm assembly
US5022333A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B49/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A towable, furrow opening seed planting assembly includes a mobile frame and a planting unit, the planting unit including a ground engaging opener, a seed depositing apparatus and a press wheel for covering the deposited seed with soil. A variety of different press wheels may be substituted through the use of adapters removably mounted on a universal press wheel arm whereby press wheels having different widths may be maintained in proper alignment with the furrow created by the opener for ensuring proper soil coverage and contact with the deposited seed.
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