Harvesting method for leafy vegetables
USRE35917E · kind E · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A mobile harvester of leafy produce has two harvesting sections with a cutter located forwardly for severing the produce from the ground. A continuous belt having a large number of openings moves in a closed path presenting an upwardly facing surface. A low pressure plenum underneath the belt provides a vacuum attraction to the belt upwardly facing for picking up severed produce. An enclosure over the belt protects against wind removal of produce leaves from the belt. The two harvesting sections are individually adjustable for proper height above the ground. .Iadd.A method for harvesting leafy produce using the mobile harvester is also disclosed..Iaddend.
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