Method and device for adjusting and controlling packing force

Details Method and device for adjusting and controlling packing force Method and device for adjusting and controlling packing force

2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Novosad, Christopher J. (Department: 3641)

Planting

Drilling

Frame and planting-element arrangement

C111S195000, C111S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07870826

ABSTRACT:
A seeding apparatus having a furrow opener attached to a first trailing arm, sensor for sensing the amount of ground force to which the furrow opener is being subjected, a second trailing arm, a packing wheel in secure engagement with the second trailing arm and adapted to pack a seeded furrow, an actuator and a control device in communication with the actuator and in communication with the sensor for applying a variable bias force to the packing wheel.

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