Title: Harvesting machine

Abstract: The invention relates to a harvesting machine. A harvesting machine is disclosed in which a tunnel defining member is supported on a mobile structure such that when the mobile structure is moved through the vineyard, the tunnel defining member passes over a row of vine stocks. Mounted within each tunnel defining member are a plurality of thresher members, or beaters, which have extending vertically spaced flexible bush engaging rods. These rods selectively engage the vines in a directed motion to harvest the fruit from the fruit bearing stocks. Means, in the form of a transversely oscillating flexible lateral deflecting lining, are used to direct the harvested fruit in a predetermined direction. Selective placement of the thresher members results in separation of said harvested crop according to the aging of the crop.

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Inventors: Bruel, Alain (Aigues Mortes (Gard), FR)

Application Number: 013441
Filing Date: 1979-02-21
Publication_date: 1980-05-27
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Primary Class(es): 56/330
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US Patent Ref:

3203159	Aug, 1965	Weygandt et al.	56/330.
3439482	Apr, 1969	Orton	56/330.
3590566	Jul, 1971	Cutt, Sr. et al.	56/330.
3727388	Apr, 1973	Smith	56/330.
3889454	Jun, 1975	Bruel	56/330.
3890774	Jun, 1975	Bruel	56/330.

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Primary Examiner: Kinsey, Russell R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Van Ophem; Remy J.