Replaceable ground engaging tip and wear resistant insert therefor
US6745709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S37/903
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ground engaging tip for a seed boot attachment for depositing a seed within a furrow. The tip including a conical shape member formed of three generally planar shape side surfaces wherein two of the side surfaces meet to form an inclined leading edge extending from a tip of the conical shape member; and at least one wear resistant insert. The insert is secured to the leading edge of the ground engaging tip and includes a generally elongated bar having a leading end, a trailing end and three connecting side surfaces, a first side, second side and third side. The first, second and third side surfaces form a bar having a generally triangular cross-section, wherein the leading end of the bar is angled.
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