Method and system for conditioning and removing aquatic plants

Details Method and system for conditioning and removing aquatic plants Method and system for conditioning and removing aquatic plants

1983-09-16

1985-06-04

Hirsch, Paul J.

Harvesters

Marine

With conveyer

56 8, A01D 4400

Patent

active

045206163

ABSTRACT:
A system for conditioning and removing aquatic plants growing on the surface of a body of water includes a water craft having at least one rotatable drum, the specific density of which is less than one. Conditioning ribs extend away from the outer peripheral surface of the drum and a prime mover is provided for moving the craft across an area of compacted aquatic plants. The drum is rotated to permit the ribs to separate and condition the plants for a relatively uniform distribution across the surface of the water. The craft has means, such as a rope, cable or pushing fork for drawing the aquatic plants into a conveyor for removal. The water craft is provided with a steering mechanism of rugged construction permitting relatively facile movement.

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