Linear stalk separator with alternating oscillating movements

摘要

A stalk separator for the de-stalking of small fruit picked in bunches is disclosed. The stalk separator includes a conveyor belt 1 and a de-stalking device which is positioned above the conveyor belt. The de-stalking device includes at least two berry-detaching assemblies 6A, 6B positioned opposite each other and separated by a vertical space. The berry-detaching assemblies include a number of stacked separator arms 6, and at least one drive 3 to communicate a high frequency oscillating movement through the assemblies.