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A seed package handling system for a test plot combine. A seed packaging assembly in the combine packages the seeds and deposits the packages onto a conveyor, which transports the packages to a first hopper. After the first hopper has received a predetermined quantity or weight of seed, the first ho

A seed package handling system for a test plot combine. A seed packaging assembly in the combine packages the seeds and deposits the packages onto a conveyor, which transports the packages to a first hopper. After the first hopper has received a predetermined quantity or weight of seed, the first hopper is raised on an elevator and then tilted so as to dump the seed packages into a larger second hopper. After the second hopper has received a predetermined quantity or weight of seed, the second hopper is tilted to discharge the seed packages into a wagon separate from the combine, which transports the seed packages to a processing facility. The movement of the conveyor and first hopper is controlled by a PLC.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of conveying sample seed packages from a seed test plot combine, comprising:harvesting and packaging separate seed samples with a combine to create a plurality of seed packages;conveying the seed packages to a first hopper;elevating the first hopper to a discha

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of conveying sample seed packages from a seed test plot combine, comprising:harvesting and packaging separate seed samples with a combine to create a plurality of seed packages;conveying the seed packages to a first hopper;elevating the first hopper to a discharge height;dumping the seed packages from the first hopper into a second hopper of greater size than the first hopper;repeating the foregoing steps until the second hopper contains a predetermined quantity of seed packages; anddumping the seed packages from the second hopper into a transport vehicle separate from the combine.