Title of Invention	"AN IMPROVED SPACING BAR USED FOR SOWING CROPS"
Abstract	This invention relates to an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops comprising of a main spacing box housing atleast two sliding/ telescopic bars on its left and right side wherein each end of the spacing bar is attached to a spring.

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FIELD OF INVENTION This invention relates to an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops. PRIOR ART A multirow seed drills is known in the art, which is having fixed length between its rear tyres with the provision of attachment to plough at its mid point for sowing crops. However, the said drill is associated with the following disadvantages: It is very heavy. Therefore, it is not easily portable. It is very expensive. Use of the same is laborious and time consuming as it is not automatic. It does not provide classification of crops thereon. Another device is also known in the art attached to rear part of tractor, which is having a plurality of outlets provided at a distance from each other and connected to a container containing seeds. However, it is having distinct disadvantage of high cost. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The primary object of the present invention is to propose an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops which overcomes disadvantages of the prior arts. Another object of this invention is to propose an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops which is suitable for a plurality of crops. Further object of this invention is to propose an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops which is simple in construction and efficient. Still another object of this invention is to propose an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops which is well affordable by farmers and user friendly. Yet another object of this invention is to propose an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops which is informative, automatic, cheaper and detachable. Yet another further object of this invention is to propose an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops which is easy to operate. Still another further object of this invention is to propose an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops which is portable. STATEMENT OF INVENTION According to this invention there is provided an improved spacing bar used for sowing crops comprising of a main spacing box housing atleast two sliding/ telescopic bars on its left and right side wherein each end of the spacing bar is attached to a spring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS Further objects and advantages of this invention will be more apparent from the ensuing description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and wherein: Fig. 1 shows : perspective view of spacing bar of the present invention. Fig. 2 shows : groups with subgroups containing plurality of agricultural crops indicated on the spacing bar, which may be taken as an exemplary embodiment. Fig. 3 shows : left side of the spacing bar with marking of length of subgroups on telescopic bars. DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS; This invention provides a spacing bar as shown in fig. 1 comprising of a main spacing box (1 and 2) with names of agricultural crops mentioned thereon (1). The crops are such as : cereals, pulses, oil seeds, millets; vegetables; floriculture, and medicinal and aromatic plants, which may be considered as groups and subgroups of each group are also mentioned on the box. Each subgroup contains a plurality of agricultural crops as shown fig. 2, which are as follows. 1. CEREALS, PULSES, OILSEEDS, MILLETS Group No (RowxRow in cm) Crop Group-1.1 ( 90 x 90) Frenchbean (Tall var), Castor(s), Cotton (American in Heavysoils, Hybrid), Pigeonpea(Heavysoils) Group-1.2 (60 x 60) Maize, Sunflower(Tall var), Castor (late sown), Sorghum(s), Cotton, Potato, Napier Bajra Hybrid Pigeonpea(Lightsoils), Cotton(American in Light, Desi in Heavy soils) Group-1.3 (50 x 50) Maize(winter) Group-1.4 (45 x 45) Soybean, Cowpea(spreading), Greengram(Kharif& Rabi), chickpea(Kabuli), Sorghum(m), Pearlmillet, Sunflower(Short var), Brassica; Rai, Gobhi, Sarson, Toria (s), Cotton(Desi), Horsegram(Long duation), Frenchbean(Dwarf), Groundnut(s) Group-1.5 (40 x 40) Fescue, Timothy, Rijka (Lucerne), Sorghum (d) Group-1.6 (35 x 35) Buckwheat(Ogla, Phafra) Group-1.7 (30 x 30) Wheat & Barley (Rainfed), Chickpea(Desi), Blackgram(Kharif), Cowpea (Nonspreading), Lentil, Rajmash(s), Greengram(Kharif & Rabi), Mothbean, Lathyrus, Fieldpea, Frenchbean(d) Brassica(Rai, Gobhi Sarson, Toria),Groundnut(s), sesame, Linseed(s), Sorghym(d), Oat, Sunhemp, Teosinte, Small millets(s), Jute capsularis, Niger(s), foxtail millet, Groundnut(m), Pigeonpea(d) Group- 1.8 (25 x 25) Wheat & Barley(Rainfed), Rajmash(d), Lentil, Jute olitorius, Prosomillet,Greengram (Spring & Summer), Blackgram (Rabi or Spring) Group-1.9 (22.5 x 22.5) Wheat, Barley, Small millets(d), Little millet, Groundnut(d) Group- 1.10 (20 x 20) Guinen grass, Wheal late, Rice, Linseed(d) Niger(d) 2. VEGETABLES Group No (RowxRow in cm) Crop Group-2.1 (90x90) Frenchbean & Tomato & Brussels Sprout (Talltype), Brinjal, Bittergourd Group-2.2 (60 x 60) Tomato (Dwarf Type),Capsicum, Chili(s), Brinjal, Okra, Cauliflower & Cabbage (Late Maturing), Broadbean (Bold seed), Kale(L), Brussels Sprout, Chinese Cabbage, Red Cabbage(L), Celery, Limabean(Pole) Group-2.3 (50 x 50) Chili,Taro(s) Group- 2.4 (45 x 45) Frenchbean (Dwarf) Pea (Late Maturing), Chili(d) Okra, Taro(s), Ginger(s), Cauliflower & Cabbage (Early Maturing), Sweet Potato, Chinese Cabbage, Beet, Lettuce, Chikory, broadbean (Small seed), Broccoli, Kale(E), Red Cabbage(E), Parsley Group-2.5 (40 x 40) - Group-2.6 (35 x 35) Limabean(Dwarf) Group-2.7 (30 x 30) Pea (Early Maturing) Turmeric, Taro(d), Ginger(d), Turnip, Radish, Carrot, Knolkol, Spinach, Fenugreek, Leek, Coriander Group-2.8 ( 25 x 25) Fenugreek, Amaranthus Group-2.9 (22.5 x 22.5) - Group-2.10 (20 x 20) Kala Jeera 3. FLORICULTURE Group No (RowxRow in cm) Crop Group-3.1 (90 x 90) - 3.1:1 (75 x 75) Dahlia (Tall/s), Strelitzia Group-3.2 (60 x 60) Rose (Open), Tall Annuals (s), Anthurium(s), Dahlia(m), Spider Plant(s) Group-3.3 (50 x 50) Alstroemeria (s) Group-3.4 (45 x 45) Anthurium(m), Helianthus(Tall), Rudbeckia, Zinnia, Straw flower, Lupin(s), Mirabilis jalpa, Helipterum(Acroclinum), Anchusa capensis(s), Spider Plant(d), dahlia(d), Zinnia Soapwort(s) Group-3.5 (40 x 40) Rose miniatus. Lily(s), Gerbera (s), Alstroemeria(d), African Marigold, Tall Annuals (d), Medium Annuals(s), Evening Primose(s), Calla Lily(s) Group-3.6 (35 x 35) Gaillardia, Lupin(d), Sweet Pea Group-3.7 (30 x 30) Carnation & Chrysanthemum (Spray), Gladiolus, Gerbera (d), Tuberose (s), French/ Dwarf Marigold, Medium Annuals (d), Celosia, Centaurea, Cheiranthes, Cosmos Californian Poppy(s), Godetia, Gomphrena(s), Rose miniatus (d) (GH), Anthurium(d), Helianthus(Dwarf), Lavatera, Lychnis, Mathiola,. Nigella damascena, Dahlia(d), Arctosis sp, Antirrhinum, Callistephus(Tull), Gypsophila, Statice, Impatiens, Evening Primose(d), Hounds Tounge. Shirley Poppy(s), Anchusa capensis (d), Summer Cypress, Toad Flax, Lupin(d), Calla Lily(d) Soapwort (d), Pincushion Flower Group-3.8 (25 x25) Rose(GH), Amaryllis & Hippeastrum, Gomphrena(d), Iberis, Shirley Poppy(d), Clarkia, Larkspur, Nasturtium, Jewel of the Veldt, Group-3.9 (22.5 x 22.5) Californian Poppy(d), Scarlet Flax Group-3.10 (20 x 20) Carnaton & Chrysanthemum (Standard) Tuberose (d) Daffodil, Dwarf Annuals, Freesla, Callistephust Dwarf), Lify(d), Kingfisher Dalsy, Candytuft, Mignenetta, 4. MEDICINAL & AROMATIC PLANTS Group No (RowxRow in cm) Crop Group-4.1 90 x 90 Lavandula officinalis/Lavender(s), Atropa belladona/Bailadona 4.1:1 75x75 Angelica glauca/Choura, Lavender(d), Mentha(s), Vetiveria zizanoides, Datura(s) Group-4.2 60 x 60 Kangaru Apple/Solanum laciniatum, Andrographis paninculata/Kalmegh(s),Mucuna pruriens /Kounch, Wild Marigold(s), Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi), Glycyrrhiza glabral Mulhati, Rose geranium(fertile soil), Cymbopogon sp/Lemon grass, Shatavar/Asparagus racemosus, Turmeric(s), Mentha(m), Ocimum basilicum/Tulsi(s), Psoralea corylifolia/Babchi(s), Aloe barbadensis(Ghrita Kumari), Dioscorea deltoidea /Singli-mingli, Atropa belladonna(Angurshefa), Embelici ribes/bhabhirang, Datura(m), Asparagus adscendens/ Shatmuli 4.2:2 55 x 55 Bishops weed Group-4.3 50 x 50 - Group-4.4 45 x 45 Andrographis paniculata/Kalmegh(d), Wild Marigold(d), German Chameli, Digitalis lanata/Foxglove/ Tilpushpi, Mentha/Peppermint, Peeli Khaskhas, Stevia, Abelmoschus moschatus/Muskdana, Rose geranium(Medum soil), Apium graveolen/Celery, Turmeric(d), Achyranthers corylifolia/Babchi(d), Achyranthes aspera/Phutkanda, Catheranthus roseus/ Sadabahar, Datura(d) Group-4.5 40 x 40 Ocimum basilicum/Tulsi(d), Sarapgandha Group-4.6 35 x 35 - Group-4.7 30 x 30 Withania somnifera(Ashwagandha), Plantago ovata/Isabgol(s), Hyoscyamus niger/Khurasani Ajvoin(s), Jatamansi, Patish, Banafsha, Meetha Vish, Vankakri, Cassia angustifolia(Senna), Mehandi, Baren/Bach/Acorus calamus, Achillea millefolium/Yarrow, Picrorhiza kurroa/Karu Group-4.8 25 x 25 Plantago ovata/Isabgol(d), Hyocyamus niger/Khurasani Ajvoin(d) Group-4.9 22.5 x 22.5 - Group-4.10 20 x 20 Calens forskohlii/Pasan Bhedi, Term :- (A) !:1 (Midway approach) Midway approach has been used in order to lesson the no of subgroups to overcome two poles of groups/two poles of character. (a) In subgroup 1.1:1 R x R (75 x 75cm) - Mean of difference between .1 and .2 subgroups have been taken) because range between to subgroups is more. (b) In subgroup 2.2:2 R x R (55 x 55) - Mean of difference between .2 and .3 group in order to cover crop Bishops weed. (B) Abbreviations used in Parentheses in Classification: s- Spaced more / Tall var Heavy soils m - Medium spaced Light soils d- Densely spaced / Dwarf var Bold seed Tall var-Tall cultivars Small Seed Dwarf var-Dwarfcultivars E-Early maturing GH-Green House L-Late maturing Open-Open sowing Spreading Rainfed Non-spreading Long duration Italics - Botanical Name Short duration Normal - Common/Local Name/English Name Further, each subgroup has unique colour for convenience in identification by the user. However, colour of each subgroup matches with the corresponding subgroup of each group. This is because same subgroup of each group requires same amount of space for sowing. For example first subgroup of each group requires space of (90 x 90) cm. However, presentation of subgroups may vary according to convenience of users. For example, the same may be presented by means of picture of one representative crop in each subgroup to which people are most familiar. Therefore, the present invention is not restricted to particular way of presentation of groups/subgroups, which is susceptible to changes. The main box comprising of atleast two telescopic/sliding bars (5, 6, 3 and 4) on left and right side. These sliding bars are locked to each other and also to the main box as shown in the fig. 1 by locking mechanism (9-12). Further, these sliding bars are screwed to each other and also to the main box by means of screw (13-18). A spring (7 & 8) is attached at each extreme end of the spacing bar for demarcation. The gap between the two springs is set for necessary space. This spacing bar can be attached with different seed drills and ploughs at its mid point. Further, a cut (21 and 22) is provided on each side of the spacing bar to facilitate rolling of the sliding bar inside the box. The spacing bar is foldable. Therefore, it is easily portable. It can be attached to hand ploughs, ploughs driven by animal or seed drills etc as an auxiliary instrument. The principle on which it works is based on scientific classification. It is also useful in nurseries. Presentation of subgroups for example by colour coding makes it useable even by an illiterate farmer. The spacing bar is very useful for cultivation in hilly terrain because the same can be attached with small sowing equipments. Further, it can be used very comfortably in plains with animal driven ploughs. Springs on both sides make the instrument easy to run even in uneven fields and clods. This spacing bar can be used manually also. It can be used by all strata of society such as rural farmers for line sowing, agricultural university students, research associates, urban people who are interested in flowers and medicinal and aromatic plants growing and also by commercial growers. It is to be noted that the present invention is susceptible to modifications, adaptations and changes by those skilled in the art. Such variant embodiments employing the concepts and features of this invention are intended to be within the scope of the present invention, which is further set forth under the following claims:- CLAIMS; 1. An improved spacing bar used for sowing crops comprising of a main spacing box housing atleast two sliding/ telescopic bars on its left and right side wherein each end of the spacing bar is attached to a spring. 2. An improved spacing bar as claimed in claim 1 comprising of presentation of a plurality of agricultural crops on its face, which may be taken as groups such as herein described. 3. An improved spacing bar as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the groups comprising of a plurality of subgroups containing several agricultural crops such as herein described indicated on face(s) of the box. 4. An improved spacing bar as claimed in claim 3 wherein the agricultural crops are presented by for example unique colour/picture etc to facilitate identification of the same by the user. 5. An improved spacing bar as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the telescopic bars are provided with the marking of subgroups indicating their corresponding lengths. 6. An improved spacing bar as claimed in any of the preceding claimed wherein the telescopic/sliding bars and spacing bar are connected to each other and the instrument is attachable with and detachable from auxiliary instrument and further both springs are detachably connected with telescopic / sliding bars to make foldable and further to make portable form lab, classrooms and abode to fields, lawns and gardens. 7. An improved spacing bar used for sowing crops substantially as herein described with reference to accompanying drawings.

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