Abstract:
A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem and an end effector connected to the vacuum generating subsystem. The end effector has a first tube having a first diameter, and a second tube having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter so the second tube fits inside the first tube. A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem, a tube connected to the vacuum generating subsystem and at least one structure coupled to an inside of the tube. A fruit harvesting system includes a vacuum generating subsystem, a first tube connected to the vacuum generating subsystem, and a second tube coupled to the first tube, the second tube having a tubular portion coupled to the first tube in an orientation other than parallel, the second tube having openings on opposite sides of the first tube.
Abstract:
본 발명은 바디의 내부에 모터와, 전원을 공급하는 전원공급용 핀과, 상기 모터로 전원을 인가시켜주는 스위치가 구성되며, 상기 모터의 회전축과 연결되어 작동하는 칼집바디로 구성되는 적과장치에 관한 것으로 일실시예에 의하면, 상기 칼집바디는 회전축과 연결되되 끝단이 절개되는 절개홈이 형성되는 칼축과, 상기 칼축에 선택적으로 끼워져 고정되는 칼날로 구성되어, 상기 칼날을 과실에 맞닿게 하여 적과하며 마모 시 선택적으로 교체할 수 있게 구성된다. 이에 따라 본 발명은, 종래의 수작업으로 이루어지는 적과작업에서 탈피하여 기계적 구동장치를 이용하여 작업을 편리하고 손쉽게 하여 작업시간을 단축시켰으며, 적과작업에 따른 인력과 비용을 절감할 수 있고, 그에 따라 제품단가의 상승을 현저히 줄여 과실재배 농가의 생산성과 소득 및 과실의 품질을 향상시킬 수 있다.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a self-propelled vehicle particularly suitable for operating between rows of fruit plants, which has a front part (2) and a rear driving part (3) mounted on axles (1a, 1b), on each of which a pair of wheels (4a, 4b) is mounted for rotation, at least one pair being steering, thereby defining, in use, a fore (F) and a rear (R) vehicle front, the vehicle comprising a superstructure frame (3a) at the rear part thereof including at least one pair of lower longitudinal members (5a, 5b), at least one pair of upper longitudinal members (6a, 6b), and a plurality of upright elements (9a, 9b, 9c) which rigidly connect the upper and lower pairs of longitudinal members to one another.
Abstract:
This invention is a dual function tree pruner and fruit harvester that use the same equipment for pruning and for harvesting. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine features: a Self-Propelled- Vehicle (SPV), computer controlled robotic arms, a Digital Imaging System (DIS), a Radar Ranger System (RRS), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Guidance System, Geographic Information System (GIS), a Power Pruner or Power Stem Cutter as appropriate, a fruit vacuum system, a fruit catcher, a fruit handling system, and a fruit bin loader. The operation is automated and the operator monitors and sets parameters. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine can prune a tree to a predetermined profile. The tree can be shaped per the orchard's requirements. The invention utilizes data obtained during the pruning process to find the fruit, and to remove the fruit while maintaining the fruit quality suitable for the fresh market.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to automatic and high throughput smart, robotic, autonomous or driver operated, self-propelled field crops harvester (SPFCH) device of row crops, characterized by the need of selecting harvesting ripen crop, during relative long period of time. Harvesting is done by one or more modular robotic harvesting arms hanged on modular booms. When harvesting orchard's fruits the SPFCH comprise at least one hybrid robotic arms equipped with a grabbing hand aimed to grab one or more fruit of a an adjacent fruits and also cut its connecting stem, and arm transporting mechanism that gently collects the fruits and transport them to the SPFCH main accumulation area. When harvesting cotton, the SPFCH of the invention may further comprise vacuum sucking hoses and at least one ginning unit that gin the seed-cotton during harvesting and accumulate the seeds in a self-container, and the lint by bales processed, on board by self -press.
Abstract:
A decelerator device for apples or the like is disclosed. The apples are delivered to the decelerator device by a tube which can be provided with either a positive pressure upstream of the transported objects or a downstream of the transporter device. In one embodiment of the invention, the decelerator is provided with an area of reduced pressure in communication with the distal end of the transport tube. A receiving device such as a plurality of inter-engaged wheels receives the apples of other objects in the area of reduced pressure. The wheels or conveyors receive objects between opposed sealing surfaces, reduce the traveling speed of the object, and transport the object to an area of ambient pressure. The sealing surfaces are disengaged from the transported objects in the area of ambient pressure, and the objects are delivered to a transport path, dry bin, or other desired structure. In another embodiment of the invention, a counter flow of air reduces the speed of the object traveling along the tube.
Abstract:
A system for executing a farming activity on a working area including one or more growing areas (10, 12) of crop items (16) and harvesting tools and manipulators for harvesting crop items (16) hanging by stems from their growth sources (14d). The system includes a track (20) extending substantially parallel to and in spaced relationship from one or more of the growing areas of crops (10, 12) and a trolley (18) driven along the track (20), the trolley (18) including farm equipment (26) for executing a farming activity on the growing areas of crops. One embodiment of a harvesting tool includes a base (72) and a cutterhead (74) having (i) an array of fingers (76) for accommodating the stem between a pair of adjacent fingers, the array having a substantially arcuate configuration and dimensioned so as to envelope at least the top portion of the crop item (16) and (ii) a stem cutter (82) for cutting the stem when accommodated by a pair of adjacent fingers.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a harvesting and pruning apparatus for oil palm trees comprising: a sickle unit (100); and a pole unit (200) connected to the sickle unit (100); characterized in that the pole unit (200) is connected to a reciprocating means unit (300) to provide reciprocating motion of the pole unit (200) to harvest and prune the oil palm, coconut trees, or the like. The present invention provides a lightweight apparatus since the mechanism of the sickle unit (100) is simpler-yet-effective.
Abstract:
A decelerator comprising a deceleration tank and an extraction conveyor is disclosed. The decelerator is adapted for use with apples or similar objects. These objects are delivered to the tank from a pneumatic tube transport system. The tank contains a quantity of liquid such as water. In one embodiment, the objects splash into the water and are extracted from the water by an extraction conveyor. In a second embodiment, a baffle gate divides the tank between a forward section and a rear section. The delivered objects splash into the water in the forward section, travel under the baffle gate, and are extracted from the water by an extraction conveyor in communication with the rear tank section. In another embodiment, the tank is divided into first, second and third sections by selectively appeasable gate which provides an air lock arrangement. The extraction conveyor can comprise a plurality of side belts and a plurality of foraminous, flexible cradles hung between the belts.