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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2003
Frank J. Maconachy, Salinas, CA (US);
David Offerdahl, Salinas, CA (US);
Chris Garnett, Salinas, CA (US);
Frank J. Maconachy, Salinas, CA (US);
David Offerdahl, Salinas, CA (US);
Chris Garnett, Salinas, CA (US);
Harvesting Innovations, Salinas, CA (US);
Abstract
A mobile harvesting apparatus and method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor, that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.