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Method and machine for vine automatic pruning

US7870712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 2008
Grant dateJan 18, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01G3/0408
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for automatically pruning vines grown in a row in a cordon-leading manner has a chassis, a pre-pruning module, a clear-cutting module and a position sensor. The clear-cutting module is positioned behind the pre-pruning module and has cutters thereon. The position sensor is forward of the clear-cutting module so as to locate the cordon and to position the cutter so as to achieve a clear cut from a periphery of the cordon. The clear-cutting module has upper cutters, lower cutters and lateral cutters.

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