Multi-usage machine to assist workers cultivating grape vines

摘要

The multi-usage vehicle has a chassis (10) with a central structure (12) and two lateral structures on either side (14, 16). Each of the central and lateral structures are supported on a single wheel and separated by a distance which allows the wheels to run between adjacent rows, straddling the vines. The central part has an electric drive motor (18) coupled to the central wheel. This motor him is powered by a battery and controlled by a manual switch. Alternatively an optical detector may be used to measure the distance between the operator and the vehicle to activate the motor and bring the vehicle to the operator.