Paddle closing wheel
US9681599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C5/066
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pair of paddle closing wheels are adapted to be coupled to a frame structure that is coupled to a planter unit pulled by a motive power source. The paddle closing wheels are rotatably attached to the frame structure and are adapted to engage the soil. Fingers extend from the paddle closing wheel in a radial direction and include paddles that are coupled to the fingers. Once the seed is deposited in the soil the paddle closing wheels move the soil to cover up the seeds.
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