Seeding follower isolation device

A furrow assembly for a planting unit including a seed tube, a shank, and a seeding follower, comprising:

• a forming bar configured to be secured to a shank joined to a planting unit;
• and
• an isolation device configured to support a seeding follower off of the forming bar;
• wherein:
• the forming bar comprises an upper portion and a lower portion;
• the upper portion of the forming bar is configured to be connected to the shank;
• the isolation device is connected to the lower portion of the forming bar;
• and
• when the forming bar is secured to the shank, the forming bar leads a seed tube along a furrow, the isolation device positions the seeding follower in an aft position relative to the seed tube and isolates the seeding follower from the seed tube, and the seeding follower is configured to control bouncing seeds placed in the furrow by the seed tube.

A furrow assembly for a planting unit including a seed tube and a seeding follower, comprising:

• a forming bar configured to be secured to a planting unit;
• an isolation device configured to be solely joined to the forming bar and to support a seeding follower off of the forming bar;
• and
• when the forming bar is secured to the planting unit, the forming bar leads a seed tube along a furrow, the isolation device positions the seeding follower in an aft position relative to the seed tube and isolates the seeding follower from the seed tube, and the seeding follower is configured to control bouncing seeds placed in the furrow by the seed tube.

A furrow assembly for a planting unit including a furrowing disc, a seed tube and a seeding follower, comprising:

• a forming bar configured to be secured to a planting unit;
• an isolation device configured to support a seeding follower off of the forming bar;
• and
• when the forming bar is secured to the planting unit, the forming bar leads a seed tube along a furrow, the isolation device positions the seeding follower in an aft position relative to the seed tube and isolates the seeding follower from the seed tube, the seeding follower is configured to control bouncing seeds placed in the furrow by the seed tube, and the isolation device is configured to be in a lower position relative to a centrally located axle of a furrowing disc.

A furrow assembly for a planting unit including a seed tube and a seeding follower, comprising:

• a forming bar configured to be secured to a planting unit;
• an isolation device configured to support a seeding follower off of the forming bar;
• and
• when the forming bar is secured to the planting unit, the forming bar leads a seed tube along a furrow, the isolation device positions the seeding follower in an aft position relative to the seed tube and isolates the seeding follower from the seed tube, the seeding follower is configured to control bouncing seeds placed in the furrow by the seed tube, and the isolation device is not directly connected to a shaft that secures a furrowing disc to the planting unit.

A seeding follower isolation device for use with a furrow assembly including a forming bar for use with a planting unit including a seed tube and a seeding follower, the seeding follower isolation device comprising:

• a forming bar connection portion configured for secured attachment to a forming bar;
• a seeding follower support portion configured for adjustably supporting a seeding follower such that a first portion of the seeding follower is above the seeding follower support portion and a second portion of the seeding follower is below the seeding follower support portion;
• an extension portion extending between the forming bar connection portion and the seeding follower support portion;
• and
• when the seeding follower isolation device is secured to the forming bar, the forming bar leads a seed tube along a furrow, the seeding follower isolation device positions the seeding follower in an aft position relative to the seed tube and isolates the seeding follower from the seed tube, and the seeding follower is configured to control bouncing seeds placed in the furrow by the seed tube.

A seeding follower isolation device for use with a furrow assembly including a forming bar for use with a planting unit including a seed tube and a seeding follower, the seeding follower isolation device comprising:

• a forming bar connection portion configured for secured attachment to a forming bar;
• a seeding follower support portion configured for adjustably supporting a seeding follower such that different portions of the seeding follower selectively contact the seeding follower support portion;
• an extension portion extending between the forming bar connection portion and the seeding follower support portion;
• and
• when the seeding follower isolation device is secured to the forming bar, the forming bar leads a seed tube along a furrow, the seeding follower isolation device positions the seeding follower in an aft position relative to the seed tube and isolates the seeding follower from the seed tube, and the seeding follower is configured to control bouncing seeds placed in the furrow by the seed tube.

A seeding follower isolation device for use with a furrow assembly including a forming bar for use with a planting unit including a seed tube and a seeding follower, the seeding follower isolation device comprising:

• a forming bar connection portion configured for secured attachment to a forming bar;
• a seeding follower support portion configured for adjustably supporting at least one aperture of a seeding follower at different elevations relative to the seeding follower isolation device;
• an extension portion extending between the forming bar connection portion and the seeding follower support portion;
• and
• when the seeding follower isolation device is secured to the forming bar, the forming bar leads a seed tube along a furrow, the seeding follower isolation device positions the seeding follower in an aft position relative to the seed tube and isolates the seeding follower from the seed tube, and the seeding follower is configured to control bouncing seeds placed in the furrow by the seed tube.

A seeding follower isolation device for use with a furrow assembly including a forming bar for use with a planting unit including a seed tube and a seeding follower, the seeding follower isolation device comprising:

• a forming bar connection portion configured for secured attachment to a forming bar;
• a seeding follower support portion comprising a plurality of apertures configured to support a seeding follower at different elevations relative to the seeding follower isolation device;
• an extension portion extending between the forming bar connection portion and the seeding follower support portion;
• and
• when the seeding follower isolation device is secured to the forming bar, the forming bar leads a seed tube along a furrow, the seeding follower isolation device positions the seeding follower in an aft position relative to the seed tube and isolates the seeding follower from the seed tube, and the seeding follower is configured to control bouncing seeds placed in the furrow by the seed tube.