Method and apparatus for changing seed varieties at the row unit of a planter
OwnerJames E. Straeterinventor
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Abstract
A planting system for planting multiple seed varieties. The planting system includes a planter having a plurality of tanks and a plurality of row units. A plurality of seed meters are included in of the plurality of the row units. A seed transport belt is disposed below the plurality of seed meters to transport seed from each of the plurality of seed meters into a seed tube. Each of the plurality of seed meters is engaged and disengaged by a clutch, and the seed transport belt is disposed below the plurality of seed meters in an angled orientation.
Claims13
A planting system for planting multiple seed varieties comprising:
- a planter having a plurality of tanks and a plurality of row units;
- a plurality of seed meters in each of the plurality of the row units;
- a seed transport belt disposed below the plurality of seed meters to transport seed from each of the plurality of seed meters into a seed tube so as to plant multiple seed varieties wherein the seed transport belt is in an angled orientation.
A method of planting multiple seed varieties comprising the steps of:
- providing a planter having a plurality of tanks and a plurality of row units;
- providing a plurality of seed meters in each of the plurality of the row units;
- providing a seed transport belt disposed below the plurality of seed meters to transport seed from each of the plurality of seed meters into a seed tube;
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- providing a controller which actuates the plurality of seed meters to change from a first variety of seed to a second variety of seed deposited by any one of the plurality of the units wherein the controller selectively actuates and deactuates the plurality of seed meters based upon a travel speed of the planter.
A planting system for planting multiple seed varieties comprising:
- a planter having a plurality of tanks and a plurality of row units;
- a plurality of seed meters in each of the plurality of the row units;
- a seed transport belt disposed below the plurality of seed meters to transport seed from each of the plurality of seed meters into a seed tube at one end of the transport belt so as to plant multiple seed varieties.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.