Spacing adjustment device for corn planter

By designing a sowing spacing adjustment device, the problems of corn planters being unable to automatically adjust the spacing of the sowing tubes and seed clogging were solved, thereby improving sowing efficiency and uniformity.

CN224329950UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09SHOUGUANG XIONGDI MASCH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHOUGUANG XIONGDI MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing corn planters cannot automatically adjust the spacing between adjacent seed tubes, resulting in low seeding efficiency and seeds easily getting clogged inside the seed tubes, affecting seeding efficiency.

Method used

A seeding spacing adjustment device was designed, including a hopper, a discharge cylinder, a seeding tube, a distribution wheel, a spiral conveyor blade, and a flap valve. The distribution wheel evenly distributes the seeds, and the corrugated hose conveys the seeds. The drive motor drives the gear to adjust the position of the seeding tube, and the spiral blade prevents blockage.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic adjustment of the spacing between seeding tubes and uniform feeding, preventing seed clogging and improving sowing efficiency and uniformity.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a corn seeding machine's seeding pitch adjusting device relates to agricultural implement technical field, including frame, the fixed coupling of frame has the hopper, the fixed coupling of hopper lower port has the discharge cylinder, the fixed coupling of discharge cylinder lower port has the baffle, the lower surface of baffle surrounds the fixed coupling of a plurality of discharge cylinder inner chamber's discharge cylinder, the upper surface of baffle rotationally is equipped with the distribution wheel, frame is correspondingly along the parallel of each discharge cylinder and is equipped with a plurality of seeding tube in the width direction of vehicle body, and each seeding tube independently slides and sets up, and seeding tube is linked with discharge cylinder and communicates. The utility model solves the corn seeding machine in traditional technology when sowing, cannot automatically adjust the spacing of adjacent seeding tube according to different row spacing, and further reduces the sowing efficiency of corn seeding machine, and the corn seeding machine utilizes the phenomenon that seed often appears and is blocked in the inside of seeding tube when sowing with seeding tube, and further influences the sowing efficiency of seed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural implements technology, specifically to a planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter. Background Technology

[0002] Corn is an annual monoecious, cross-pollinated plant. Tall and robust, it is an important food and forage crop, and the world's highest-yielding crop. Rich in protein, fat, vitamins, trace elements, and fiber, it has enormous potential for developing highly nutritious and biologically functional foods. To improve corn planting efficiency, corn planting machines are often used to assist in planting. These machines move to place corn seeds into planting holes. However, currently available self-propelled corn planting machines do not easily adjust the planting spacing, and it is difficult to ensure that the spacing is equal after adjustment, which is not conducive to planting different varieties of corn.

[0003] A prior art patent with publication number CN219938914U discloses a solution including a seeding vehicle and a storage cylinder for sowing seeds. The top of the seeding vehicle is provided with a through groove running vertically through it. The middle of the seeding vehicle is provided with a working chamber, which is connected to the through groove. The storage cylinder is installed in the through groove and includes a fixed cylinder located in the middle of the through groove and movable cylinders located on both sides of the fixed cylinder. The movable cylinders are slidably connected to the through groove from left to right. The working chamber is provided with an adjustment component that drives the movable cylinders to slide synchronously outward or inward. This device can adjust the sowing spacing of corn seeds according to the planting distance required for different varieties of corn and keep all spacings equal.

[0004] The shortcomings of existing technology have gradually become apparent with use, mainly in the following aspects:

[0005] First, existing corn planters cannot automatically adjust the spacing between adjacent seed tubes according to different row spacings during planting, which reduces the planting efficiency of corn planters.

[0006] Secondly, when corn planters use the seeding tube for sowing, seeds often get stuck inside the tube, which affects the sowing efficiency.

[0007] In conclusion, the existing technology obviously has inconveniences and defects in practical use, so it is necessary to improve it. Utility Model Content

[0008] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a sowing spacing adjustment device for corn planters. This device solves the problems of traditional corn planters failing to automatically adjust the spacing between adjacent sowing tubes according to different row spacings, thus reducing the sowing efficiency of corn planters; and the frequent occurrence of seeds getting stuck inside the sowing tubes when using corn planters for sowing, which also affects the sowing efficiency.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0010] A corn planter's planting spacing adjustment device includes a frame, a hopper fixedly connected to the frame, a feeding cylinder fixedly connected to the lower end of the hopper, a blocking plate fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding cylinder, and a plurality of discharge cylinders communicating with the inner cavity of the feeding cylinder fixedly arranged around the center of the lower surface of the blocking plate. A material distribution wheel is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the blocking plate.

[0011] The frame is provided with several seeding tubes arranged in parallel along the width of the vehicle body, corresponding to each of the discharge cylinders. Each seeding tube is independently slidable and is connected to the discharge cylinder.

[0012] As an optimized solution, a vertical shaft is provided inside the seeding tube for vertical rotation, and a spiral conveying blade that rubs against the inner wall of the seeding tube is fixed on the vertical shaft.

[0013] As an optimized solution, a feed cylinder that communicates with the inner cavity of the seeding tube is obliquely fixed to the outer wall near the upper end. The feed cylinder is connected to the discharge cylinder through a corrugated hose.

[0014] As an optimized solution, the material distribution wheel includes a rotating shaft that is vertically rotatably mounted on the blocking plate, and a plurality of material distribution blades are arranged around the peripheral wall of the rotating shaft.

[0015] As an optimized solution, a drive motor is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the blocking plate, and the output shaft of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft.

[0016] As an optimized solution, each of the discharge cylinders is connected to a flap valve.

[0017] As an optimized solution, a rack is horizontally fixed to the frame along the width of the vehicle body, a drive plate is fixed to the outer wall of the seeding tube, the drive plate has tooth holes that match the rack, a drive motor is fixed to the upper end of the drive plate, and a gear that meshes with the rack is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor.

[0018] As an optimized solution, the frame is fixedly connected to a guide post arranged parallel to the rack in the area below the rack, and the drive plate is provided with a guide hole that matches the guide post.

[0019] As an optimized solution, the upper end of the drive plate is provided with a clearance hole that communicates with the tooth hole, the gear passes through the clearance hole and meshes with the rack.

[0020] As an optimized solution, a top plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the seeding tube, a top motor is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate, and the output shaft of the top motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical shaft.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] The corn seeds are stored in the hopper, and the distribution wheel is located on the top of the discharge cylinder. The falling seeds are evenly distributed into several discharge cylinders and then transported to the corresponding seeding tubes through corrugated hoses, which can ensure the uniformity of the seeding from several seeding tubes.

[0023] The drive motor rotates the gears, which mesh with the rack to move the seed tubes, allowing for independent adjustment of the seed tube position. This enables adjustment of the spacing between adjacent seed tubes according to different row spacings, facilitating easy adjustment and use.

[0024] Each discharge cylinder is connected to a flap valve, which can be used to select and close the seed discharge of a certain seeding tube as needed;

[0025] The rotating spiral conveyor blades inside the seeding tube ensure even seed feeding and prevent seed blockage inside the seeding tube. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1-Hopper; 2-Seeding pipe; 3-Screw conveyor blade; 4-Vertical shaft; 5-Feeding cylinder; 6-Distribution blade; 7-Discharge cylinder; 8-Flap valve; 9-Corrugated hose; 10-Drive motor; 11-Rotating shaft; 12-Feeding cylinder; 13-Top motor; 14-Frame; 15-Drive plate; 16-Guide column; 17-Rack; 18-Driver; 19-Gear; 20-Allowing hole. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the planting spacing adjustment device of the corn planter includes a frame 14, a hopper 1 fixedly connected to the frame 14, a feeding cylinder 5 fixedly connected to the lower end of the hopper 1, a blocking plate fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding cylinder 5, and a plurality of discharge cylinders 7 connected to the inner cavity of the feeding cylinder 5 are fixedly arranged around the center of the lower surface of the blocking plate. A material distribution wheel is rotatably provided on the upper surface of the blocking plate.

[0031] Several seeding tubes 2 are arranged side by side on the frame 14 along the width direction of the vehicle body, corresponding to each discharge cylinder 7. Each seeding tube 2 is independently slidable and connected to the discharge cylinder 7.

[0032] A vertical shaft 4 is provided inside the seeding tube 2 for vertical rotation, and a spiral conveying blade 3 is fixed on the vertical shaft 4 to rub against the inner wall of the seeding tube 2.

[0033] The seeding tube 2 has an inclined feed cylinder 12 that connects to its inner cavity on the outer wall near the upper end. The feed cylinder 12 is connected to the discharge cylinder 7 through a corrugated hose 9.

[0034] The material distribution wheel includes a rotating shaft 11 that is vertically mounted on the blocking plate, and a number of material distribution blades 6 are arranged around the peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 11.

[0035] A drive motor 10 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the block plate, and the output shaft of the drive motor 10 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft 11.

[0036] Each discharge cylinder 7 is connected to a flap valve 8.

[0037] A rack 17 is horizontally fixed to the frame 14 along the width of the vehicle body. A drive plate 15 is fixed to the outer wall of the seeding tube 2. The drive plate 15 has tooth holes that match the rack 17. A drive motor 18 is fixed to the upper end of the drive plate 15. A gear 19 that meshes with the rack 17 is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor 18.

[0038] The frame 14 is fixedly connected to the guide post 16 arranged parallel to the rack 17 in the area below the rack 17, and the drive plate 15 is provided with guide holes that match the guide post 16.

[0039] The upper end of the drive plate 15 is provided with a clearance hole 20 that communicates with the tooth hole. The gear 19 passes through the clearance hole 20 and meshes with the rack 17.

[0040] A top plate is fixed to the upper end of the seeding tube 2, and a top motor 13 is fixed to the top of the top plate. The output shaft of the top motor is fixed to the upper end of the vertical shaft 4.

[0041] The working principle of this device is as follows:

[0042] The corn seeds are stored in the hopper 1. A dividing wheel is installed on the top of the discharge cylinder 7 to distribute the falling seeds evenly into several discharge cylinders 7. The seeds are then transported to the corresponding seeding tubes 2 through the corrugated hose 9, which can ensure the uniformity of the feeding from several seeding tubes 2.

[0043] The drive motor 18 drives the gear 19 to rotate, and the gear 19 meshes with the rack 17 to move the seeding tube 2, so that the position of the seeding tube 2 can be adjusted independently, and the spacing between adjacent seeding tubes 2 can be adjusted according to different row spacing, which is convenient for adjustment and use.

[0044] Each discharge cylinder 7 is connected to a flap valve 8, which can be used to select and close the seed discharge of a certain seeding tube 2 as needed;

[0045] The seeding tube 2 is equipped with rotating spiral conveying blades 3 to ensure even seed feeding and prevent seed blockage inside the seeding tube 2.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this utility model.

Claims

1. A planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter, characterized in that: The device includes a frame (14), on which a hopper (1) is fixedly connected. A feeding cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the hopper (1). A blocking plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding cylinder (5). Several discharge cylinders (7) communicating with the inner cavity of the feeding cylinder (5) are fixedly arranged around the center of the lower surface of the blocking plate. A material distribution wheel is rotatably provided on the upper surface of the blocking plate. The frame (14) has several seeding tubes (2) arranged in parallel along the width direction of the vehicle body, corresponding to each discharge cylinder (7). Each seeding tube (2) is independently slidable and is connected to the discharge cylinder (7).

2. The planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seeding tube (2) is provided with a vertical shaft (4) that rotates vertically inside, and a spiral conveying blade (3) that rubs against the inner wall of the seeding tube (2) is fixed on the vertical shaft (4).

3. The planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The seeding tube (2) has an inclined feed cylinder (12) that communicates with its inner cavity on the outer wall near the upper end. The feed cylinder (12) is connected to the discharge cylinder (7) through a corrugated hose (9).

4. The planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material distribution wheel includes a rotating shaft (11) that is vertically rotatably mounted on the blocking plate, and a plurality of material distribution blades (6) are arranged around the peripheral wall of the rotating shaft (11).

5. The planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter according to claim 4, characterized in that: A drive motor (10) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the blocking plate, and the output shaft of the drive motor (10) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft (11).

6. The planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter according to claim 5, characterized in that: Each of the discharge cylinders (7) is connected to a flap valve (8).

7. The planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter according to claim 6, characterized in that: A rack (17) is horizontally fixed to the frame (14) along the width direction of the vehicle body. A drive plate (15) is fixed to the outer wall of the seeding tube (2). The drive plate (15) has a toothed hole that matches the rack (17). A drive motor (18) is fixed to the upper end of the drive plate (15). A gear (19) that meshes with the rack (17) is fixed to the output shaft of the drive motor (18).

8. The planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter according to claim 7, characterized in that: The frame (14) is fixedly connected to a guide post (16) arranged parallel to the rack (17) in the area below the rack (17), and the drive plate (15) has a guide hole that matches the guide post (16).

9. The planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper end of the drive plate (15) is provided with a clearance hole (20) that communicates with the tooth hole. The gear (19) passes through the clearance hole (20) and meshes with the rack (17).

10. The planting spacing adjustment device for a corn planter according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper end of the seeding tube (2) is fixedly connected to a top plate, and the top of the top plate is fixedly connected to a top motor (13). The output shaft of the top motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical shaft (4).