초록 ▼

The seeder apparatus includes a first hopper for dispensing seeds onto a conveyor mechanism to be moved thereby to an entry nip between a rotary brush and the conveyor mechanism for propelling the seed downwardly at the discharge end of the frame on which the hopper is mounted. A shield assembly is

The seeder apparatus includes a first hopper for dispensing seeds onto a conveyor mechanism to be moved thereby to an entry nip between a rotary brush and the conveyor mechanism for propelling the seed downwardly at the discharge end of the frame on which the hopper is mounted. A shield assembly is mounted to the frame discharge end portion to minimize the effects of wind on the trajectory of seed or other material being propelled to the ground by a brush and conveyor mechanism. In one embodiment, a metering gate extends vertically in its closed position relative to the conveyor mechanism, the metering gate controlling the rate of dispensation of seed being moved to the entry nip. In a second embodiment, the seed hopper is mounted to a top dresser hopper whereby either seed from the seed hopper and/or dressing material from the top dresser hopper may be moved by the conveyor mechanism to the entry nip, with a top dressing metering gate being provided for controlling the rate of dispersion of material from the top dresser hopper to the entry nip.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of seeding with grass seed an area of terrain including turf having a base, comprising the steps of: loading grass seed into a seed hopper, moving the seed hopper along the terrain, selectively mechanically conveying grass seed from within the hopper to the exter

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of seeding with grass seed an area of terrain including turf having a base, comprising the steps of: loading grass seed into a seed hopper, moving the seed hopper along the terrain, selectively mechanically conveying grass seed from within the hopper to the exterior of the hopper, and downwardly propelling grass seed exterior of the hopper to the ground along a trajectory that has both vertical and horizontal components with sufficient force to penetrate to the base of the turf.