Powered clipper for citrus fruits and the like
US4707918A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D46/253
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a device for use in fruit harvesting, that is, for clipping the stems of citrus fruits. The device is organized for one-hand operation, that is, it can be held in one hand or attached to the wrist of one hand, the device having an operating member, that is, a trigger, to be operated by a finger of the user. The device is powered by a pneumatic cylinder which, through linkage, operates a cutting blade which moves relative to a stationary member. Devices are provided for attaching the tool to a person's wrist and a finger of the user with the trigger member or button positioned for easy manipulation.
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