US 2026/0305510 A1Published application

Thinning elements or scourges for thinning machines and related thinning machine

OwnerStefano BORIOinventor

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Abstract

A thinning element for thinning machines thins vegetative elements protruding from branches of plants such as fruit trees. The thinning element includes a connection portion for connecting the thinning element to the thinning machine. A core extends from the connection portion along a longitudinal axis defining the longitudinal extension of the thinning element. A sheath is arranged around and envelops the core along the longitudinal axis. The core includes bodies shaped and constructed to provide the thinning element sufficient rigidity to ensure selective removal of vegetative elements, and sufficient resistance to end loads. The sheath has pliable portions along the longitudinal extension of the thinning element. The core has a longitudinal spring constant greater than 50 N/m, and the thinning element has a longitudinal spring constant greater than 180 N/m. The pliable portions flex when the thinning element hits branches of vegetable plants and/or vegetative elements and prevents damage.

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A thinning element for thinning machines adapted for thinning out vegetative elements protruding from branches of vegetable plants;

said thinning element comprising:
a connection portion adapted to allow the thinning element to be connected to the thinning machine;
a core extending from said connection portion along a longitudinal axis that defines a longitudinal extension of the thinning element;
a sheath, arranged around said core along said longitudinal axis, which envelops said core;
said sheath comprising a plurality of pliable portions distributed along the longitudinal extension of the thinning element;
said core comprises one or more bodies se shaped and constructed to give the thinning element sufficient rigidity to ensure a selective removal of vegetative elements, as well as sufficient resistance to end loads;
said core having a longitudinal spring constant greater than 50 N/m, and said thinning element having a longitudinal spring constant greater than 180 N/m;
said pliable portions being adapted to flex when the thinning element hits branches of vegetable plants and/or vegetative elements.

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