Interseeding apparatus and method

Details Interseeding apparatus and method Interseeding apparatus and method

1996-06-03

1997-05-13

Melius, Terry Lee

Planting

Broadcasting

239727, B05B 318

Patent

active

056282621

ABSTRACT:
An interseeder apparatus and method for dry broadcast distribution of seeds in conjunction with a center-pivot irrigation system. The interseeder apparatus comprises a storage container for storing a quantity of dry seed to be interseeded. The storage container is adapted to be mounted on a center-pivot irrigation system. A seed conveying device is employed for conveying the seed in a dry condition from the storage container outwardly from the storage container. A plurality of dispensing stations are positioned along the main water pipe. Each of the dispensing stations has a seed box for containing a quantity of dry seed, a discharge opening, seed delivery device in communication with the seed conveyer device for delivering a quantity of dry seed from the seed conveyer device into the seed box from the seed conveying device; seed metering device for regulating the discharge of seed from the discharge opening of the seed box; and distribution device in communication with the seed box for receiving seed discharged through the discharge opening by the metering device and broadcasting the seed therefrom. Finally, the apparatus has a device for activating the seed metering device and the distribution device, such that upon activation, a quantity of dry seed is discharged from the seed box and delivered to the distribution device for broadcast distribution.

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