Seed counting device
US8175212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06M7/04
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A seed counting device where accuracy is maintained at higher counting rates. The seed counting device has a hopper in communication with a tray. An activator is connected to the tray to vibrate the tray. Connected to one end of the tray is a separator having sensors. Below the tray and in partial alignment with the separator is a projecting device. The projecting device projects seeds that fall from the tray past the sensors and into a seed chamber.
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