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Seed counting device

US8218710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2012
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2032

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  • 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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