Patent ID: 9320191
Filing Date: 2016-04-26
CPC Classification: A01B,A01C

Claim Text:
1. A furrow closing apparatus for use with an agricultural planter that opens a furrow in the ground and deposits seeds in the furrow as the planter moves in a forward direction of travel over the ground, the furrow closing apparatus comprising: a frame attached to the planter; first and second closing wheels rotatably mounted on respective first and second closing wheel axles; a pivot axle extending from first and second sides of the frame generally transverse to the direction of travel of the planter; an equalizer bracket pivotably connected to the pivot axle, the equalizer bracket receiving the first closing wheel axle in a position aft of the pivot axle and receiving the second closing wheel axle in a position forward of the pivot axle such that the equalizer bracket pivots as the closing wheels traverse uneven ground to cause the first closing wheel and the second closing wheel to apply a substantially equal force in closing the furrow; and a lock pin arranged to prevent the equalizer bracket from pivoting about the pivot axle.