Machine for bedding out seed or plant tapes
US7421960B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/048
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine for bedding out seed or plant tapes includes a frame and a carrying pole to be connected to a front of a tractor frame. At least one bedding out unit is provided with a plough member mounted on the frame. The plough member is associated with a conveyor including at least one continuous belt. The bedding out unit is provided with a supporting plate for supporting at least one supply container for the seed or plant tape to be bedded out in a furrow produced by the plough member. The bedding out unit includes a plough member of a substantially U-shaped cross section. Top webs of the U are substantially horizontally projecting stabilizing webs. The plough member is of a length (L) of at least approximately 30 cm and a width (b) measured across the U of 15 to 50 mm. The conveyor of the plough member is formed by an inclined main conveyor with two continuous conveyor belts arranged adjacent, but with a distance (a) to one another. The main conveyor extends over most of the entire length (L) of the plough member. The supporting plate is adjustable with respect to at least one of height and angle, and at least two pressure wheels are mounted on a rear end of the machine for press…
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