Combination bulk and tote loading harvesting apparatus and method
US7308781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D45/263
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A harvester capable of alternate configurations for bulk and tote loading. In a tote loading configuration, harvested produce is moved along a main conveyor, elevated to a raised conveyor area, packed into totes, and the packed totes are then moved onto a lower conveyor for further transport. In a bulk loading configuration, the harvested produce is transported along the main conveyor, to a raised conveyor area, and are then lifted using an elevator for placement into a bulk bin.
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