Plant processing system and method
US9161566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G2003/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plant processor, having: a) a rotatable drum for receiving plant matter, the rotatable drum having a plurality of slots; b) a rotatable cutting reel positioned below the rotatable drum, the cutting reel rotatable in the opposite direction of the drum; c) a cutting knife horizontally positioned below the top of the reel; the cutting knife maintained in position by one or more magnets, the cutting knife slidable along a slot in a frame of the processor by a rod extending above the knife; and d) a motor to rotate a shaft secured to the reel, the shaft having a groove to frictionally engage a ring, the ring supporting the drum, whereby rotation of the reel rotates the drum in the opposite direction.
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