Vine separation system

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1991-07-03

1993-03-30

Melius, Terry Lee

Harvesters

Vegetable gatherer

563281, A01D 4600

Patent

active

051972697

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an improved method and apparatus for separating fruits, such as tomatoes, from vines. The invention provides a tined reel which separates vines to allow disengaged fruit caught between the vines to be released. In addition, the invention provides a blowing and pinching means to blow and pull vines from the collected fruit. The invention also provides feeder bars which direct vines to a shaker brush and provides improved separation.

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