#$%^&*AU2012201380A120120329.pdf#####A seeding apparatus for providing metered seed placement, in a continuously moving apparatus in a predetermined, uniformly spaced array, and the seeding apparatus including 1. a frame integral with or attachable to a vehicle 2. a seed distribution metering means for metering the seed to be distributed 3. a rotation means for rotating metering surface of the metering means on the frame at a required speed 4. a vacuum generator for generating a negative pressure and connected with the metering means and operatively communicating with the apertures to provide a vacuum suction through the apertures for attracting seeds to the metering means 5. a feeding system for feeding seed to the metering means including an acceleration means for feeding seed at a required amount and speed relative to the speed of the metering surface of the metering means and the speed of the vehicle and 6. a release mechanism for countering the hold of the vacuum suction of the seeds of the metering surface whereby as the metering means rotates the seeds from the hopper means are held against the apertures by the reduced pressure and are carried on the metering surface of the metering means from the feeding system to the release mechanism whereat the seeds are released.WO 2005/011358 PCT/AU2004/001040 3:3 FIGURE 2 -31 52 5 44 345 48 30 47 .3 73 73 ---- 41 50 71 60 67 5 15 0 74 L- -----
