Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
7-29-1975
Patent Number
Patent Number 3896612
Abstract
A fruit tree harvester having a fruit catching and collecting bed that is composed of a half frame and a pair of quarter frames. The quarter frames overlie the half frame in a transport position of the harvester and extend outwardly on either side of a fruit tree trunk, close about the tree trunk and then pitch upwardly in an operative position of the harvester. The harvester may support a shaker mechanism and a box or bin with novel filling means. The harvester is designed for operation by a single operator and the motive power for the harvester is preferably provided by a farm tractor.
Application Number
05/415,733
Assignees
Research Corporation (New York, NY)
Filing Date
11/14/1973
Primary/U.S. Class
56/329
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