Harvester
OwnerElad ETGARinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the mechanical harvesting of ground crops. More particularly, the invention provides an adjustment mechanism for altering the distance setting between centers of at least one pair of driven revolving pairs (such as helixes) on site as needed to suit changing conditions encountered during harvesting. The present invention achieves the above objects by providing an improved harvester attachment for row-planted ground crops, particularly vegetables, or the like the harvester comprising a framework supporting at least one revolvably driven helix, or the like, pairs, each helix having a front support bearing disposed slightly above ground level, the helix pairs extending at a slope upwards and rearwards, i.e. in a direction opposite to the direction of travel of said harvester;
Claims8
An improved harvester attachment for row-planted ground crops, particularly vegetables, or the like, said harvester attachment comprising
- a framework supporting a plurality of revolvably driven helix or the like pairs, each helix having a front support bearing disposed slightly above ground level, said helix pairs extending at a slope upwards and rearwards, in a direction opposite to the direction of travel of said harvester;
- the improvement being that there is further provided a mechanism supported by said framework and arranged to adjust the force and distance between the axes of said front support bearings of said helix pairs, said adjustment being effected automatically or through a control element operated as required by a human attendant.
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