Mechanical produce harvester with gathering belts

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9861037
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14865406

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A mechanical harvester for harvesting a produce with a stem/core planted in a field includes a chassis, and a cutting device and a transport assembly connected to the chassis. The cutting device is configured to cut the stem/core of the produce. The transport assembly is configured to transport the produce using a movable first belt with a first set of produce grippers and a movable second belt with a second set of produce grippers. When the produce is held between the first set and second set of produce grippers, a portion of the first set of produce grippers opposes a portion of the second set of produce grippers. The opposing produce grippers are configured to compress and exert a force on the produce to hold the produce between the movable first and second belts.

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  • DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Albarran, Serafin Salinas, US 15 45
Bascou, Richard Westlake Village, US 4 26
Castillo, Dennis J Salinas, US 2 7
Davis, Frank Edward Chicago, US 5 9
Figueroa, Ignacio Rodriguez Little Rock, US 2 7
Jens, Stephen C Winchester, US 31 682
Machuca, Raul Prunedale, US 6 27
Nash, Kevin Salinas, US 14 57
Roman, Jose Yuma, US 4 27

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