Patent ID: 7854066
Filing Date: 2010-12-21
Classification: A01C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a seed meter, comprising the steps of: providing a seed disk having a plurality of seed metering mechanisms to control delivery of a supply of seeds from the seed meter, the seed disk having a seed side where seeds flow from the input port, and a vacuum side opposite the seed side; arranging a first housing portion to extend the seed disk, the seed disk housing having a seed side where seeds flow from the input port, and a vacuum side opposite the seed side; the first housing portion partially defining a housing for receiving the seed disk therein; engaging a second housing portion with the first housing to substantially enclose the seed disk within the first housing portion and the second housing portion; and connecting the second housing portion pivotably connected to the first housing portion through at least one of a hinge and a locking mechanism to adjustably secure the second housing portion in relation to the first housing portion to be movable between a first position engaging the second housing portion to, wherein the second housing portion extends about the seed disk and further defines a portion of the housing so as to operate in concert with the first housing portion to direct the supply of seeds against the seed side of seed disk therewith, substantially surround the seed disk and a second position providing ready access past the second housing portion and through the first housing portion to at least a portion of the seed disk including a lowest most portion of the seed side of seed disk through the housing.