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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2002
Applicant:
Frank J. Maconachy, Salinas, CA (US);
Inventor:
Frank J. Maconachy, Salinas, CA (US);
Assignee:
Ramsay Highlander, Inc., Salinas, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B08B 9/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An improved self-propelled harvester. The self-propelled harvester passes through a field to be harvested, while laborers place produce on a conveyor belt thereon. The produce is passed through a washing station, where it is preferably exposed to sideward and downward spray. Thereafter, the produce is transported upward along an elevator belt assembly, toward a trailer. The elevator belt assembly preferably has a plurality of flights located on rods positioned between side belts. The rods are spaced sufficiently so that leaves, debris and excess water can readily pass therethrough.