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Seed planter distribution system

US6047652A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 1998
Grant dateApr 11, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C7/081
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seed planter distribution system for transporting seeds from a source into a plurality of seed metering bins, the system including a manifold duct and a plurality of seed flow diverting structures that extend from the manifold into each metering bin, whereby each metering bin is filled in accordance with the flow of air available thereto.

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