Apparatus and method for testing seed singulation of a seed meter
US7086269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/105
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method of testing seed singulation of a seed meter. The apparatus includes a frame which supports the seed meter to be tested above a track within which is disposed a continuous flighted belt. A drive system is provided to drive the flighted belt and the seed meter at a preselected speed and seed discharge rate, respectively. In operation, seeds supplied to the seed meter are dispensed by the seed meter in its normal mode of operation onto the moving flighted belt. A sensor disposed along the path of travel of the belt detects the seeds within each passing cell. A computer records and registers data relevant to the singulation accuracy and efficiency of the seed meter.
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