Abstract: A manifold system for balancing particle delivery from multiple discharge outlets includes a diverter subassembly movably mounted in a manifold for balancing discharge from the outlets. The manifold system is disclosed in an agricultural air seeder application, with the particles comprising tubes and the discharge outlets being connected to ground-engaging tools for depositing seeds in space, subsurface locations in a crop field. Automated and manually-adjustable embodiments are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 13, 2017
Date of Patent:
June 18, 2019
Assignee:
Intelligent Agriculture Solutions LLC
Inventors:
Adam A. Reich, Joshua N. Gelinske, Barry D. Batcheller