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Row unit for a seeding machine with dual seed meters

US9795078B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2015
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C7/046
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A row unit for a seeding machine includes a frame and a seed meter coupled to the frame. The seed meter has a metering member for singulating seeds. The metering member has a groove recessed from a surface of the metering member. The row unit also includes a ramp surface for guiding the singulated seeds from the metering member, the ramp surface being at least partially disposed in the groove.

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