US Patent 7270064 Apparatus for discrete distribution of granules

An apparatus for discrete distribution of granules, such as seed, fertilizer or the like includes a path forming device having an inlet (6) adapted to be associated with a granules container of an agricultural machine, and an outlet (7) adapted to be associated with a coulter of the agricultural machine. The path (25) is defined by at least one wall extending on either side of and along at least a part of the extension of the path, wherein the path is formed about a substantially vertical axis. Also included is an agricultural machine (10) provided with such an apparatus.