Agricultural seed trench closing systems, methods and apparatus
US9848524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/203
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closing wheel assembly is provided for a row unit agricultural planter. The planter is configured to open a trench in the soil and the closing wheel assembly is configured to close the trench. A resilient flap is provided for firming and leveling the soil returned to the trench by the closing wheel assembly. Pivotally mounted offset closing wheels are also provided.
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