Metering member for a seed meter
US8746159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/0443
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A metering member for a seed meter having a with a sidewall formed with an radially outward and axially flared rim portion is provided. A plurality of apertures extend though the rim portion to which seed is adhered. The metering member is oriented at an angle to the vertical such that an upper portion of the metering member extends beyond a lower portion of the metering member. This orientation allows a seed delivery system to extend into the interior of the metering member and cooperate with the overhanging metering member to remove seed therefrom.
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