Pneumatically actuated clutch
View Patent ↗A clutch assembly having a drive shaft operably connected to a first hub or clutch plate. A second hub or clutch plate adjacent to the first clutch plate and operably connected to a second drive shaft. A release ring positioned to selectively release both clutch plates. Positioned to engage the release ring is a pneumatic actuating member that is operably connected to a source of compressed air.
1. An actuating system for a planting device, comprising:
a spring actuated clutch having a release ring;
a pneumatic actuating member connected to a source of compressed air through a valve and positioned to engage the release ring;
the source of compressed air being connected to a controller that activates the source of compressed air.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the controller activates the source of compressed air based on a manual command.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the controller activates the source of compressed air based on a geographic location determined by a GPS system.
4. An actuating system for a planting device, comprising:
more than one spring actuated clutch, with each clutch having a release ring,
more than one pneumatic actuating member positioned to engage the clutches,
a valve module having more than one valve, the valves connected to the actuating members and a source of compressed air;
a controller connected to the source of compressed air and the valve module that activates the valves and the source of compressed air.
5. The system of claim 4 wherein the valves are connected to more than one actuating member.
6. The system of claim 5 herein the controller activates the compressed air and the valves based on a manual command.
7. The system of claim 5 wherein the controller activates the compressed air and the valves based on geographic location determined by a GPS system.