摘要 |
<p>#CMT# #/CMT# The aid (20) comprises a support frame (22), at least one work platform (13, 13`) movable up and down first and second rails (40, 40`) at either end of the frame for the person (46) picking the fruits to stand on and a conveyor (36) for transporting picked fruit from a harvesting position to a discharge position. The conveyor is accessible from a work platform positioned at a given height. #CMT# : #/CMT# An independent claim is also included for a harvesting vehicle (10) comprises a frame (14) mounted on wheels (12), preferably a carriage for moving along heating pipes, a collection vessel (16) for the picked fruits and the harvesting aid located above the vessel so that the conveyor delivers fruit to the vessel. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# For picking fruits (e.g. peppers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, aubergines or cucumbers) from plants grown in rows on opposite sides of a pathway in a greenhouse. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# Fruits can be picked in the hand, i.e. by holding the fruit in one hand while cutting it from the plant with the other hand, and the risk of the harvesting equipment colliding with the fruit is reduced, improving the quality of the harvested fruit. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The figure shows a perspective view of the harvesting vehicle. 10 : Harvesting vehicle 12 : Wheels 13, 13` : Work platforms 14 : Vehicle frame 16 : Collection vessel 20 : Harvesting device 22 : Support frame 36 : Endless conveyor belt 40, 40` : Rails 46 : Person carrying out picking.</p> |