Harvesting machine with self-cleaning conveyor chains

Details Harvesting machine with self-cleaning conveyor chains Harvesting machine with self-cleaning conveyor chains

1977-08-04

1979-05-29

Kinsey, Russell R.

Unearthing plants or buried objects

Recovered object passes through separator interstices

198484, 56327R, A01D 1704

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041564650

ABSTRACT:
A crop harvesting machine for tomatoes, or the like, which lifts plants and fruit from ground level for transport upon one or more endless conveyors having spaced, parallel links. The invention resides in a system for keeping the conveyor links free from rocks, chunks of dirt, mud, and other foreign matter. The basic element is a cleanout device which is rotatably mounted adjacent one or more of the conveyors and has radially disposed members which extend through the spaces between the links as the chain is advanced and the device is rotated. An oscillating arm may also be provided in conjunction with one or more of the conveyors to impart a shaking movement, thereby aiding in dislodging foreign material from the space between the links.

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