Harvesters – Fruit gatherer – Pole supported
Patent
1976-04-19
1977-07-12
Kinsey, Russell R.
Harvesters
Fruit gatherer
Pole supported
294 19R, A01D 4624
Patent
active
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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