Fruit picking implements

Details Fruit picking implements Fruit picking implements

1976-04-19

1977-07-12

Kinsey, Russell R.

Harvesters

Fruit gatherer

Pole supported

294 19R, A01D 4624

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040345424

ABSTRACT:
A fruit-picking implement having a mechanical hand with pivoted fingers, mounted on the end of a suitable pole such that the fingers can be manipulated by an operator, pulling a cord or rope, to grasp a fruit on a branch or limb of a tree. A latching mechanism for maintaining a gripping action of the fingers on the fruit such that twisting the pole effects removal of the fruit from the tree; then by releasing the latch the fruit is released from the fingers.

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