Leaves and debris collecting device

摘要

A parallel-beams type collector comprises a flat porous platform which is enclosed by side walls. The flat porous platform is formed from a row of horizontally projected, parallel and elongated tines or thin rods. The debris is moved onto the porous platform as the collector is moved forward across the lawn with the elongated thin rods moving and penetrating through the grass. The collector is moved up along a curved path by a moving assembly. A flexible string is pulled via an array of rollers to move the collector up. The leaves and debris sitting in the collector can further be swept away by a sweeping assembly. Alternatively, a continuous endless chain is used to move the collector. A guide member is used to keep the collector in proper orientation during the collection of the debris.

主权项

1. A device for removing debris from a lawn, in combination with a wheeled means defining a frame, comprising:
a) collector means defining a parallel-beams type collector having a row of spaced-apart elongated thin rods for receiving said debris; an end portion of each said elongated thin rod is mounted to a supporting header beam; said collector is enclosed by a plurality of side walls to keep said debris in said collector; b) transport means defining a moving assembly which moves said collector to an elevated point which is higher above the ground; and c) storage means defining a container having an opening for receiving said debris; wherein said collector is moved essentially horizontally above the ground with said elongated thin rods pointing in a forward direction and penetrating through the grass; said debris sitting above the grass is picked up by said elongated thin rods as said elongated thin rods have already been moved under said debris; said elongated thin rods, together with said debris, are lifted along a guided path by said moving assembly; said debris is allowed to fall into said storage means at an elevated position of said guided path.