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US 12,245,541 B2Granted
Agricultural row unit accessory
AssigneeHarvest International, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey Alan Sivinski, Byron James Friesen, Garry D. Friesen
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Abstract
A tool assembly for a planter row unit resides at the forward end of the row unit beneath the tool bar. The assembly includes a bracket assembly connected to the row unit, with a ground engaging tool removably mounted on the bracket assembly for movement between raised and lowered positions. A linear actuator controls the position of the tool. The tool may also include a depth control mechanism. Different tools can be interchanged on the bracket assembly.
Claims20
A planter row unit comprising:
- a frame with at least one disc opener, at least one gauge wheel, and at least one closing wheel;
- a bracket assembly mounted forwardly of the frame;
- a set of upper link arms and a set of lower link arms all pivotally extending from the bracket assembly for pivotal movement in unison;
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- a tool mounted to the set of lower link arms below the bracket assembly and in front of the frame.
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