20240032455. ADJUSTABLE SEED METER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract (Ag Leader Technology)

ADJUSTABLE SEED METER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Organization Name

Ag Leader Technology

Inventor(s)

Brett Buehler of Dallas Center IA (US)

Alex Hartogh of Huxley IA (US)

Scott Eichhorn of Ames IA (US)

ADJUSTABLE SEED METER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240032455 titled 'ADJUSTABLE SEED METER AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Simplified Explanation

The disclosed patent application describes various embodiments of adjustable seed meter systems. These systems consist of a first seed disk with openings and a second seed disk with openings adjacent to the first openings. By aligning the first and second openings, adjustable seed cells are formed. The embodiments also include a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the seed disks in relation to each other. Additionally, the patent application discusses methods of automatically adjusting the seed meter during the operation of the planting system.

• The patent application describes adjustable seed meter systems with first and second seed disks and alignable openings to create adjustable seed cells.
• The systems include a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the seed disks in relation to each other.
• The patent application also discusses methods of automatically adjusting the seed meter during the operation of the planting system.

Potential Applications

• Precision agriculture
• Seed planting systems
• Farming equipment

Problems Solved

• Inefficient seed metering
• Inaccurate seed placement
• Lack of adjustability in seed meter systems

Benefits

• Improved precision in seed placement
• Increased efficiency in seed metering
• Adjustable seed metering for different seed sizes and types

Original Abstract Submitted

disclosed herein are various adjustable seed meter embodiments having a first seed disk having first openings defined therein and a second seed disk having second openings defined therein adjacent to the first openings such that the first and second openings are alignable to form adjustable seed cells. various embodiments have a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the first and second seed disks in relation to each other. other embodiments relate to methods of automatically adjusting a seed meter during operation of the overall planting system.