SEED ENTRAINING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS

摘要

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for entraining seed into a plurality of seed supply lines. Some embodiments enable selective prevention of seeds from entering a subset of seed supply lines. Some embodiments enable improved flow of seed through an entrainer by angled surfaces provided on blocking members disposed to selectively block seed from entering seed supply lines.

主权项

1. An agricultural planter, comprising:
an entrainer including a plurality of entrainer modules, each module having a module inlet and a module outlet; a plurality of row unit auxiliary hoppers, each said auxiliary hopper in fluid communication with one of said module outlets; and a plurality of blocking members blocking seed from entering each module inlet of a subset of said plurality of entrainer modules.