Harvesters – Fruit gatherer – Berry strippers
Patent
1998-08-05
2000-06-06
Will, Thomas B.
Harvesters
Fruit gatherer
Berry strippers
563271, A01D 3400
Patent
active
060704020
ABSTRACT:
A system for harvesting fruit from vertical plants arranged in rows. The system comprises a frame having two frame portions arranged on opposite sides of a given row during harvesting. A front wheel and one back wheel are mounted on one of the frame portions, and the other back wheel is mounted on the other wheel portion. A shaker system and collecting system are arranged on the frame to dislodge and collect the fruit. The collecting system defines an entryway through which the plants pass relative to the harvesting system during harvesting. The front wheel is arranged forward of the entryway and significantly increases the maneuverability of the harvesting system.
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Buist Kenneth
Korthuis Donald L.
Korvan Industries, Inc.
Petravick Meredith C.
Schacht Michael R.
Will Thomas B.
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