Self-aligning head bracket system and method
US9363943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D17/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment describes a self-aligning head bracket for a seed planting implement. The self-aligning head bracket includes a securing element that secures the head bracket to a hollow support frame of the seed planting implement and to support a row unit; and a vacuum port fixedly coupled to the securing element. The vacuum port interfaces with an opening in the hollow support frame to establish at least a portion of a pneumatic path between an interior of the hollow support frame and the row unit and to facilitate alignment of the row unit on the hollow support frame.
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