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Shut-off means for air-actuated planter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-01-22
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Granted: 1989-10-10
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Expires: 2008-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A shut-off means for an air-actuated planter is disclosed, which includes a butterfly valve located within the air manifold of the planter unit, which is connected to a rotational means further connected to a solenoid. A power source is connected to the solenoid which, with the activation of a switch, causes current to flow to the solenoid, rotating the rotational means, and causing the butterfly valve to move within the air manifold. In this manner, air within the air manifold may be blocked at any point where the air valve is located, shutting off the air source to one or more planter units.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy L. Schrage
- 👤 Jay T. Schrage
- 👤 Lester Schrage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:26
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C7/00; A01C7/08; A01C7/081; A01C7/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A seed planter, comprising: a frame device including an elongated frame member; means for securing said elongated frame member to the rearward end of a tractor; a plurality of air-actuated row planter units secured to said elongated frame member in spaced relation; an elongated air conduit secured to and extending in parallel relationship to said elongated frame member; an air fan means on said frame device and in communication at a juncture with said air conduit for moving air through said air conduit; means connecting said row planter units to said air conduit so that air moving in said air conduit can operate said row planter units; a plurality of air valve means in said air conduit and adapted to open and close different segments of said air conduit to the flow of air; and control means operatively connected to said air valve means for independent operation of said air valve means whereby some of said row planter units can be selectively closed to air flow while other of said row planter units can be open to air flow to permit seed planting by some of said planter units while rendering inoperative other of said seed planter units.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A seed planter, comprising: a frame device including an elongated frame member; means for securing said elongated frame member to the rearward end of a tractor; a plurality of air-actuated row planter units secured to said elongated frame member in spaced relation; an elongated air conduit secured to and extending in parallel relationship to said elongated frame member; an air fan means on said frame device and in communication at a juncture with said air conduit for moving air through said air conduit; means connecting said row planter units to said air conduit so that air moving in said air conduit can operate said row planter units; a plurality of air valve means in said air conduit and adapted to open and close different segments of said air conduit to the flow of air; and control means operatively connected to said air valve means for independent operation of said air valve means whereby some of said row planter units can be selectively closed to air flow while other of said row planter units can be open to air flow to permit seed planting by some of said planter units while rendering inoperative other of said seed planter units.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The planter of claim 1 wherein said air valve means includes a butterfly valve in said manifold means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The planter of claim 1 wherein a spring means is connected to said air valve means to normally hold said air valve means in an open position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The planter of claim 1 wherein said air valve means are located on opposite sides of the juncture between said air fan means and said air conduit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The planter of claim 2 wherein said air valve means includes control means to rotate said butterfly valve in said air manifold means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The planter of claim 5 wherein said control means includes a solenoid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The planter of claim 6 wherein said control means further comprises a switch operatively connected to a power source, said power source being connected to said solenoid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The planter of claim 6 wherein said solenoid is connected to a shaft rotatably mounted in said manifold means, with said butterfly valve being secured to said shaft, said shaft connected to said air valve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The planter of claim 8 further comprising a crank arm connected to said shaft and to said solenoid.
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