Cranberry harvesting method and apparatus

Details Cranberry harvesting method and apparatus Cranberry harvesting method and apparatus

1992-08-31

1994-12-27

Bagnell, David J.

Harvesters

Fruit gatherer

56130, 56330, A01D 4600, A01D 4624

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active

053754026

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for harvesting a crop, such as cranberries, includes a frame movable through a field of plants, a revolvable surface carried by the movable structure and supported to revolve about a horizontal axis, and resilient, rubbery fingers mounted rigidly on the revolvable surface and projecting outwardly therefrom. The revolvable surface and fingers are arranged to bring the fingers into contact with the crop plants. In addition, a method for harvesting berries includes the steps of moving a frame through a field, revolving a drum on the frame in a forward direction about a horizontal axis, with the drum having a plurality of semi-rigid, rubbery fingers rigidly mounted thereon and projecting outwardly therefrom, such that as the revolving drum moves through the field, the fingers dislodge and sweep berries from plants onto an apron that leads to a conveyor or auger and to a container for further shipment.

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