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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2009
Ronald Zeelen, Delft, NL;
Ronald Zeelen, Delft, NL;
Other;
Abstract
Method and device for the removal of a part of a crop, such as a leaf (). To this end, the crop is approached from a low position with vision techniques and the stem () and the parts protruding therefrom are observed from beneath. Based upon the number of images observed, an arm is controlled and moved towards the relevant stalk (). This movement is primarily parallel to the stalk and is performed from a low proximity position. When the stalk () is approached, the stalk () is positioned within an opening between two rotating parts (). The stalk is grasped by way of rotation and the stalk is moved in respect of the arm so that the cutting point of the stalk is manipulated towards the arm. The stalk () is subsequently cut through and the leaf is disposed of.