System for driving a seed meter via a flexible shaft
US9402342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D28/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seed meter drive system includes a clutch having a toolless fastener configured to selectively couple the clutch to a downstream component. The clutch is configured to receive a rotational input via a flexible drive shaft, and to drive the downstream component in rotation while the clutch is engaged.
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