Water-cutting harvesting apparatus and method therefor
US7281364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D45/263
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile harvesting apparatus and method utilizes a stream of liquid, propelled under high pressure through at least one nozzle, to harvest produce. Preferably, a plurality of nozzles is provided. Additionally, it is preferred that, for each nozzle provided, there is an associated diverter plate. With this configuration, a stream of liquid exiting a nozzle will, after harvesting an item of produce, strike its associated diverter plate.
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