Planter bracket assembly for supporting appurtenances in substantial alignment with the seed tube
US6918342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved bracket assembly for supporting seed planting appurtenances in substantial alignment with respect to a seed tube of an agricultural planter. The bracket assembly comprises a housing having opposing first and second sides. The housing includes mounting structure for rigidly securing the housing operably with respect to the planter frame. The sides of the housing further include interior walls for maintaining the sides of the housing in spaced apart relation. The housing may support various appurtenances alone or in combination, including a resilient tool, a liquid conduit, and a support arm for supporting any number of desired conduits all in substantial alignment with the seed tube.
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