Device for preparing a bunch of produce for shipment, display and sale
US4442765A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 1982 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/022
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for preparing a bunch of produce for shipment, display and sale by placing a rubber band on the produce and cutting the stalks of said bunch of produce to a predetermined length. The device includes an upper plate member, a lower plate member, and a vertically movable intermediate plate member. Centrally located stalk receiving holes are provided in the plate members of sufficient diameter for receiving a stalk portion of a bunch of produce. A plurality of movable pins are carried by the intermediate plate member and extend vertically through respective holes of the upper plate member for receiving a stretched rubber band. Upon depressing a foot pedal, the rubber band is released around the stalk portion of a bunch of produce. A cutting assembly which has a horizontally adjustable positioning block is used for severing the stalk portion of the bunch of produce to a predetermined length.
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