Apparatuses and methods for removing plant material

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12219905
APP PUB NO 20230363321A1
SERIAL NO

18221343

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A pruning system includes a cutting head comprising upper and lower cutting rings positioned along a bottom portion of one or more tubes. At least one cutting ring is adapted to rotate in a circular motion, while the other cutting ring may be adapted to remain stationary. A vacuum may be applied to suction target plant material, and the cutting head may be lowered toward the target plant material. As adjacent blades from the upper and lower cutting rings are separated in an open position, plant material may be collected in the opening defined by the adjacent blades. As the blades converge, the opening may close, and plant material collected in the opening may be severed from the plant. System variables, may be adjusted to accommodate different types of plant material. The pruning system may be used with a vision system to remove materials from plant beds in a field.

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LPF ROBOTICS LLCREDDING CA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ortega, Edward Zavala Watsonville, US 2 3

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