SYSTEM FOR DRIVING A SEED METER VIA A FLEXIBLE SHAFT

摘要

A seed meter drive system includes a clutch having a toolless fastener configured to selectively couple the clutch to a downstream component. The clutch is configured to receive a rotational input via a flexible drive shaft, and to drive the downstream component in rotation while the clutch is engaged.

主权项

1. A seed meter drive system, comprising:
a flexible drive shaft; a clutch that in operation receives a first rotational input from the flexible drive shaft, wherein the clutch comprises a toolless fastener that in operation selectively couples a housing of the clutch to a housing of a downstream component; and a gearbox that in operation receives a second rotational input from the clutch and drives a seed meter in rotation while the housing of the clutch is coupled to the housing of the downstream component and the clutch is engaged.