Lettuce harvesting apparatus and method therefor

Details Lettuce harvesting apparatus and method therefor Lettuce harvesting apparatus and method therefor

2006-06-20

2006-06-20

Will, Thomas B. (Department: 3671)

Harvesters

Vegetable gatherer

Reexamination Certificate

active

07062899

ABSTRACT:
A mobile harvesting apparatus and method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor, that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.

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