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Seed boot mounting

  • US 9,686,908 B2
  • Filed: 12/18/2013
  • Issued: 06/27/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for connecting a disc and a seed boot, the seed boot comprising a seed tube and a scraper, the apparatus characterized by:

  • allowing for movement between the seed boot and the disc about first and second pivot axes, the apparatus comprising;

    a hinge mount top plate configured for connection to the disc;

    a hinge mount bottom plate configured for connection to the seed boot; and

    a pin connecting the hinge mount top plate and the hinge mount bottom plate, the pin having opposite first and second ends;

    wherein the first pivot axis is along a longitudinal axis of the pin; and

    wherein the first end of the pin has a fixed position relative to the hinge mount top plate, and wherein the second end of the pin has a movable position relative to the hinge mount top plate, wherein the second end of the pin is movable about the second pivot axis.

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