GR920100406A - "comb" for cutting off olives. - Google Patents

Abstract

The particular feature of the "Comb" of this invention is that its "Teeth" are not attached either to its "Body" or among themselves and do not constitute an integrated and compact set. Therefore, when the "Teeth" are pressed mildly, they move towards the "Body" and rotate around their axle, each one separately from the others. The "Comb" can also be attached to a jig or handle. The jig consists of three parts that operate in a telescopic manner. The First Part is attached at its one end to the "Comb" and moves by being pulled by a belt within the Second Part on a determined path, in this way shifting the "Comb" as well with it. The Second Part is attached to the first with two rubber belts and sets the path of the First Part, by the empty spaces it has, through which it also prevents the distancing of one part from the other and ensures the retrogression of the first part. The Third Part is attached at its one end to a rubber surface that can be tied around the worker's waist and has a joint that enables the rotation of the jig by 180 degrees. To use the device, the worker wears the belt over the shoulder or back, lets the rubber surface rest on his/her waist or holds it with his/her trouser belt and by pulling the belt with the handle, he/she can cut the fruit. The advantages of this "Comb" are that it does not damage the fruit, the leaves and the next fruition of the tree, reduces the worker's tiredness and makes him/her more productive.