Plant trimming apparatus and methods of using the same
US9386744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23N15/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plant trimming apparatus comprising a container having top and bottom end regions and a grate supported therein. A cutting blade and a fan blade are rotatably supported within the container. The fan blade is operative to create an air flow from the top end region to the bottom end region+vortex. The apparatus comprises a blade motor including a shaft, wherein the cutting blade and the fan blade are supported on the shaft. The cutting blade includes a plurality of forward or rear leaning blades that cooperate with the grate openings to cut parts off the plant. The blade has an outer ring extending between each of the plurality of blades. A lid assembly is attached to an upper rim portion of the container and supports an agitator motor that is connected to an agitator arm that is disposed within the container above the grate.
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