Circular bulk seed distributor manifold
AssigneeHarvest International, Inc.
InventorsJeffrey Alan Sivinski, Byron James Friesen
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Abstract
A circular seed distribution manifold delivers seed from a bulk tank to bins on row planter units. The manifold has a circular chamber formed by a plurality of modules joined side to side. The modules include outwardly radially extending tubular barbs connected to hoses extending to the bins. Pressurized air is introduced into the chamber through an opening in the floor of the manifold to create a fluidized bin or mixture with the seeds evenly distributed around the chamber. The air pressure carries the seeds out the barbs, through the hoses, and into the bins for planting. The barbs have an inlet flush with the perimeter wall of the manifold to minimize plugging.
Claims27
A seed distribution manifold for delivering seed from a bulk seed tank via hoses to bins on row planter units, comprising:
- a plurality of modules, each having opposite first and second lateral sides and an outer wall extending between the opposite sides;
- the modules being connected side to side by fasteners to form a circular chamber adapted to receive seed from the bulk seed tank;
- a floor assembly connected to the circular chamber;
- at least some of the modules having one or more tubes extending radially outwardly from the outer wall, and each tube being connected to one of the hoses;
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- an air inlet to direct pressurized air into the circular chamber to direct seeds in the chamber outwardly through the seed tubes and hoses to the bins.
A seed distribution manifold for delivering seed from a bulk seed tank via hoses to bins on row planter units, comprising:
- a circular chamber adapted to receive seed from the bulk seed tank;
- the circular chamber having a perimeter wall and a floor;
- a pressurized air inlet in the floor;
- a plurality of seed tubes extending outwardly from the perimeter wall of the circular chamber and each seed tube being adapted for connection to one of the hoses;
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- the perimeter wall of the circular chamber being formed from a plurality of modules joined together side by side with fasteners so as to extend continuously 360 degrees.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.