×

Independent closing system with adjustable down force

  • US 9,706,703 B2
  • Filed: 12/11/2014
  • Issued: 07/18/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A furrow closing system for an agricultural seed planter comprising:

  • a frame element;

    first and second adjustable down-force assemblies coupled to the frame element;

    a closing assembly coupled to the first adjustable down-force assembly, the closing assembly operable to contact a ground surface;

    a press assembly coupled to the second adjustable down-force assembly, the press assembly operable to contact a ground surface following the closing assembly; and

    a down stop operable to limit the first adjustable down force, andwherein the first adjustable down-force assembly is operable to provide a first adjustable down force from the frame element to the closing assembly without substantially affecting the press assembly, and the second adjustable down-force assembly is operable to provide a second adjustable down force from the frame element to the press assembly without substantially affecting the closing assembly, andwherein the down stop is adjustable among a plurality of positions providing different limits.

View all claims
  • 2 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×