摘要 |
<p>@ A method and apparatus for collecting objects from a surface, especially poultry from the ground, in which the apparatus comprises a mobile unit (1), provided with a rotatable paddle device (5, 6) which is supported by means (2, 4; 20, 24) allowing it to be extensible and elevatable with respect to said unit (1) such that it is capable if advancing above the level of objects to be collected, lowering towards a surface on which the objects are situated, entrapping the objects between itself and a conveyor system provided on the unit (1) and urging objects on to said conveyor system, said conveyor system (8, 9, 10, 11) being used for delivery of said objects to a container on a platform (14) at the rear of the mobile unit (1), the conveyors (10, 11) being capable of depositing objects by retreating from beneath the objects whilst advancing the conveyor surfaces thereof.</p> |