Harvesters – Fruit gatherer – Catchers
Patent
1984-04-16
1985-10-08
Hirsch, Paul J.
Harvesters
Fruit gatherer
Catchers
56328TS, A01D 4624, A01D 4622
Patent
active
045451877
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for harvesting fruit or nuts which may be used with a conventional farm tractor or a self-propelled shaker unit and includes a forward frame member from which a first and second conveyor are independently attached in a parallel relationship. A cross member is attached between the rear portions of the first and second conveyors and includes a location for attaching the cross member to the drawbar of the tractor. The forward frame member attaches to the front of the tractor similar to a front-end loader. A frame is positioned between the first and second conveyors and supports a resilient top sheet which extends outwardly past the first and second conveyors. A first support device is attached to the rear portion of the first conveyor and includes an offset axle and wheel. A second support device is attached to the rear portion of the second conveyor and includes an offset axle and wheel. A third and fourth conveyor receive the fruit or nuts output from the first and second conveyors and deposit the fruit or nuts into a container which is removable supported by the forward frame member. Blowers are incorporated into the third and fourth conveyors to remove debris from the fruit or nuts prior to the deposit of the fruit or nuts into the container. First and second resilient sheets extend outwardly from the first and second conveyors and the outer edges are supported by rods which are pivotally mounted to the first and second conveyors. Drive devices are connected to the rearmost rods to pivot the rods and open and close the first and second sheets around the fruit or nut trees.
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