Overhead seed sowing machine - moves along overhead tracks and has spring-loaded deflector plate over each outlet

摘要

The distributor scatters the seed from a hopper (1) mounted on a horizontally moving carriage. A series of discharge outlets (9) are spaced along an outlet tube (3) and each outlet mouth has a deflector plate (7) mounted over it. Each deflector plate is mounted over the outlet on a leaf spring or a helicoidal spring. Alternatively, the plates may be made of a resilient rubber material. In any case, the plates spring back to their original operational position after impact with any obstacle.