ADJUSTABLE SEED METER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20240032455A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US18487824

    申请日:2023-10-16

    CPC classification number: A01C7/046 A01C7/102 A01C7/128

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various adjustable seed meter embodiments having a first seed disk having first openings defined therein and a second seed disk having second openings defined therein adjacent to the first openings such that the first and second openings are alignable to form adjustable seed cells. Various embodiments have a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the first and second seed disks in relation to each other. Other embodiments relate to methods of automatically adjusting a seed meter during operation of the overall planting system.

    SEED METER WITH INTEGRAL MOUNTING METHOD FOR ROW CROP PLANTER AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20230232732A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-27

    申请号:US18101394

    申请日:2023-01-25

    Inventor: Alex Hartogh

    CPC classification number: A01C7/201

    Abstract: A seed meter assembly comprising a main body assembly comprising, a pivot mounting point, a first meter half shell, a seed hopper, and two snap-in attachments. The meter assembly also including a meter cover assembly comprising a second meter half shell and a seed disc, wherein the meter cover assembly and the main body assembly are configured to be fitted together. The meter assembly also including a support structure configured to be attached to the two snap-in attachments to support the weight of the meter assembly and maintaining access to the meter assembly.

    Adjustable Seed Meter and Related Systems and Methods

    公开(公告)号:US20210051841A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-25

    申请号:US16997040

    申请日:2020-08-19

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various adjustable seed meter embodiments having a first seed disk having first openings defined therein and a second seed disk having second openings defined therein adjacent to the first openings such that the first and second openings are alignable to form adjustable seed cells. Various embodiments have a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the first and second seed disks in relation to each other. Other embodiments relate to methods of automatically adjusting a seed meter during operation of the overall planting system.

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