SEEDING UNIT Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: agricultural engineering. SUBSTANCE: seeding unit has hopper, spring-loaded shutter, and drive mechanism. Cylinder with conical lower part is rigidly fixed in lower part of hopper. Cylinder outlet opening is closed with flexible shutter located on lever, which is pivotally attached to side surface of cylinder. Seeding unit of such construction provides for required seeding norm and uniform distribution of seeds in line. EFFECT: simplified construction, increased efficiency by uniform distribution of seeds and reduced damage to seeds. 1 dwg