Overhanging tines for orienting bast stalks
US9510507B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01F15/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for harvesting bast stalks includes a cutting device and a first moving belt. The cutting device is configured to receive bast stalks includes at least one cutter at a front end of the apparatus, where the cutter is configured to cut bast stalks from bast plants. The first moving belt has a first end for receiving the cut bast stalks from the cutter, a second end, and a top surface configured to move the cut bast stalks between the first end and the second end. The apparatus includes a plurality of spaced tines extending toward the top surface of the first belt to orient a substantial majority of the bast stalks generally parallel to each other and generally along the direction the first moving belt is configured to move.
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