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US 4,064,683 AGranted
Continuous mechanized harvesting of horticultural crops
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
InventorsBernard R. Tennes, Clyde L. Burton
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Abstract
A system has been devised comprising a novel method and apparatus for the harvesting of horticultural crops. The system utilizes an over-the-row harvester which employs a novel mechanical shaker and handling mechanism for continuous, nonstop operation.
Claims6
A mechanical shaker assembly apparatus adapted for attachment to a power frame for continuous harvesting of horticultural fruits comprising:
- a first supporting frame means and a second supporting frame means;
- a shaker unit secured to each of said first and said second supporting frame means, each of said shaker units comprising a shaker pad, a shaker pad supporting means, a motor-driven rotatable shaft, a first set of bearing means and a second set of bearing means, said pad supporting means and said supporting frame means being journalled to said shaft by said first and second sets of bearing means, respectively, said shaker unit further comprising at least one offset inertial weight secured to said shaft for rotation therewith;
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- a means secured to said first supporting frame means for forcing each of said shaker unit pads into frictional engagment with the other of said pads, said forcing means equipped with an expansion means to permit passage of plant trunks between said frictionally engaged pads.
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