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Variable geometry meter roller

US8434416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2011
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C7/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An agricultural metering device with a variable geometry meter roller is provided. The agricultural metering device includes a meter roller having a plurality of flutes. An aggregate cross sectional area of the flutes increases along a longitudinal axis of the meter roller.

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