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Volumetric metering system with clutch based sectional shut-off

US8196534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2009
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C7/088
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A volumetric meter for seed or fertilizer having a plurality of roller segments driven by a common drive shaft is provided with clutch mechanisms radially between each roller segment and the drive shaft to enable the roller segments to be individually shut-off to provide section or swath control to the machine.

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