Lake bottom plant and debris gathering apparatus with improved a

Details Lake bottom plant and debris gathering apparatus with improved a Lake bottom plant and debris gathering apparatus with improved a

1994-12-12

1996-02-27

Novosad, Stephen J.

Harvesters

Marine

56387, 5640004, 5640005, 5640008, A01D 4400, A01D 4302, A01D 7600

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active

054938503

ABSTRACT:
A plant gathering apparatus for the removal of aquatic plant growth on lake bottoms includes a mobile frame adapted for towing across a lake bottom, a raking mechanism, a towing assembly, an actuating mechanism and a cleaning mechanism. The raking mechanism mounts to the rear end of the frame to undergo pivotal movement between a raised inoperative position and a lowered position in which the raking mechanism is adapted to engage and gather aquatic plant growth as the mobile frame is towed across the lake bottom. The towing assembly mounts to the front end of the mobile frame for use in towing the mobile frame and is rotatable relative to the mobile. The actuating mechanism mounts to the mobile frame for moving the raking mechanism between the lowered and raised positions in response to rotation of the towing assembly. The cleaning mechanism mounts to the mobile frame and has portions extending along the raking mechanism for the removal of accumulated plant material from the raking mechanism as it is moved from the lowered to raised position. A plant conditioning roller can also be utilized to press down the aquatic plant growth prior to being engaged by the raking mechanism.

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