Continuous seed metering system
OwnerNed C. Groelz, William D. Oswaldinventors
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Abstract
A device for planting different varieties of seeds is provided with a seed hopper or carousel that is selectively placed in open communication with a plurality of seed metering devices. A selectively positionable gate member directs the seeds to specific seed metering devices. The seed metering devices are movable on the device to engage a first metering device with a ground engagement assembly and a second metering device with a discharge container. The seed metering devices operate in alternating seed-dispersing and clearing modes simultaneously to speed planting. A GPS system may be incorporated to track and accurately control the planting operation.
Claims20
A device for planting a variety of seeds in the ground, comprising:
- a mobile frame having forward and rearward end portions;
- a seed container carried on said frame;
- a first seed metering device operatively coupled to said frame;
- a second seed metering device operatively coupled to said frame;
- at least one supply tube operatively connecting said seed container with said first and second seed metering devices;
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- ground engagement means operatively coupled to said frame adjacent said first and second seed metering devices for receiving seed from said first and second metering devices and depositing the seed within the ground;
- said first and second seed metering devices being operatively coupled to one another so that if one of said first and second seed metering devices is operated in a dispensing mode, the other of said first and second seed metering devices is simultaneously operated in a clearing mode.
A device for planting a plurality of seed varieties within a field, comprising:
- a mobile frame;
- means coupled to said frame for carrying the plurality of seed varieties;
- a plurality of seed metering devices operatively coupled to said frame;
- said plurality of seed metering devices being operatively coupled to one another so that a select number of said plurality of seed metering devices operate in a dispensing mode while simultaneously a remaining number of said plurality of seed metering devices operate in a clearing mode;
- a plurality of supply tubes operatively connecting said means for carrying a plurality of seed varieties with the plurality of seed metering devices;
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- ground engagement means for receiving the plurality of seed varieties from said plurality of seed metering devices and planting the plurality of seed varieties within the ground.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.