Patent ID: 9706703
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: A01C

Claim:
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, and wherein 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, and wherein the down stop is adjustable among a plurality of positions providing different limits.