摘要 |
A seed inoculant applicator comprising an inoculant container into which dry or semi- dry material is placed; an applicator spout extending from the bottom centre of the inoculant container; an agitator mixing assembly comprising a mounting framework and a shaft component, said assembly attached to the inoculant container and holding the shaft component in place to the centre of the mounting framework and to the inoculant container, the shaft component extending down from the top centre of the inoculant container through the inoculant container and through the applicator spout to the end of the applicator spout, to which is attached a mixing paddle which rotates within the inoculant contain er and an auger which rotates within the applicator spout and carries the agitated dry or se mi- dry material down through the inoculant container and through the applicator spout. The agitator mixing assembly is mechanically driven. An applicator mounting bracket which allows for the stationary attachment of the seed inoculant applicator to another surface is disclosed. The seed inoculant applicator is used to provide controlled, constant and precise application of inoculants and other concentrated treatments to agricultural seed material a s the seed material is otherwise handled. |