Patent ID: 6666156
Filing Date: 2003-12-23
Classification: A01C,Y02P

Abstract:
In an agricultural planting apparatus having a device for forming a furrow into the ground; a seed delivery apparatus to dispense seed into the furrow after the furrow has been formed; and a furrow closing device to close the furrow after the seed has been deposited therein, the improvement comprising:a rigid seed flap member pivotally attached to said seed delivery apparatus by a pivot mechanism providing generally vertical movement for said seed flap to permit said seed flap to follow ground undulations, said seed flap being positioned for engagement with the furrow to position said seed in the bottom of said furrow, wherein said seed delivery apparatus includes a seed tube positioned adjacent to said device for forming a furrow, said seed flap being mounted to said seed tube to closely follow the movement of said seed tube; and a mounting bracket, said mounting bracket including a retaining clip positioned to engage said seed flap to restrain said seed flap in a raised inoperative position.