Suspension System For Planting Unit
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1. A seed planting assembly supported by a frame, the assembly comprising:
- a seed trench opening assembly operable to create a seed trench in a ground surface;
a seed delivery assembly delivering seeds into the seed trench;
a seed trench closing assembly operable to close the seed trench, the seed trench closing assembly supported by a first arm having a lower segment connected to the frame and an upper segment extending upwards therefrom; and
a depth regulating member having a vertical position relative to the seed trench opening assembly, the depth regulating member being supported by a second arm having a lower segment connected to the frame and an upper segment extending upwards therefrom; and
a shock absorbing member connected between the upper segments of the first and second arms.
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Abstract
A planting unit is provided having a seed trench opener that forms a seed trench in a ground surface as the planting unit travels along the ground. A depth regulating member is provided that has a predetermined vertical position relative to the opener. The depth regulating member is operable to ride along the ground and thus predetermined the seed trench depth. A suspension assembly is provided to reduce the shock forces on the planting unit when obstacles are encountered. Furthermore, a suspension system is provided to the seed trench opener, in addition to the depth regulating member.
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8 Claims
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1. A seed planting assembly supported by a frame, the assembly comprising:
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a seed trench opening assembly operable to create a seed trench in a ground surface;
a seed delivery assembly delivering seeds into the seed trench;
a seed trench closing assembly operable to close the seed trench, the seed trench closing assembly supported by a first arm having a lower segment connected to the frame and an upper segment extending upwards therefrom; and
a depth regulating member having a vertical position relative to the seed trench opening assembly, the depth regulating member being supported by a second arm having a lower segment connected to the frame and an upper segment extending upwards therefrom; and
a shock absorbing member connected between the upper segments of the first and second arms. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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