Systems and methods for harvesting and processing leafy vegetables
US7712296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D45/263
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus that moves through fields of leafy vegetables and trims harvested heads of leafy vegetables. The apparatus includes a body and a plurality of supports coupled to the body for movement relative thereto. The supports are configured for supporting pieces of leafy vegetables. The apparatus further includes a plurality of cutters coupled to the body that are arranged serially and a transport system for moving the supports past the cutters. A collector is included for collecting leaves cut from the vegetables.
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