Seed distributor for even dispersion at varying flow rates
US9675001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C1/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Existing seed treatment applicators distribute seed into an uneven annular veil and results in wasted seed treatment fluid and unnecessarily long mixing/drying times. We developed a seed distribution apparatus comprising a partially porous, frustoconical restricting assembly that is mounted above and partially receives a conical distributing assembly. The orientation of the distributor and restricting assemblies provides three different seed flow paths to provide a substantially even annular veil of seed to the seed treatment housing.
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