Method for planter depth monitoring
US7360495B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S111/926
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved method of monitoring penetration of a planting unit into a ground surface comprising engaging a planting unit with a ground surface wherein the planting unit has a planting unit frame and the planting unit frame is cooperatively engaged with a support member by a planting frame and wherein the planting unit comprises, a seed trench opening assembly operable to create a seed trench in a ground surface, a depth regulating member having a vertical position relative to the seed trench opening assembly and monitoring penetration of the furrow forming structure into the ground surface.
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