Patent ID: 6505569
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: A01C

Abstract:
A seeder airflow control system for use within an air planter implement having a blower and a seed reservoir, comprising:a first tube; a second tube slidably positioned about said first tube; a delivery tube having a discharge port fluidly connected to said second tube for delivering seed to a furrow, wherein said discharge port is directed in a direction opposite of a velocity (V1) of said air planter implement; at least one opening within said second tube for allowing a portion of air flow from said first tube to escape through thereof, wherein a portion of said first tube is positionable adjacent said at least one opening for controlling the escape of air through said at least one opening; and at least one actuator connected between said first tube and said second tube for positioning said tubes within a desired respective position depending upon the desired velocity (V2) of said seed to be discharged from said discharge port.