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- the present disclosure generally relates to mechanically harvesting and decoring agricultural products, and, more particularly, to a mechanical harvester for harvesting and mechanically removing the core from produce planted in a field, the produce having a core, such as iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, and cabbage.
- Romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and cabbage are commercially planted as seeds or seedlings in rows in a field. Because these types of produce tend to be somewhat irregular and delicate, commercial harvesting of these produce is generally a manual process.
- the harvesting process involves several steps. First, a field worker harvests the produce using a harvesting knife, by cutting the stem of the produce planted in the ground. Next, the field worker removes the core and any remnant amount of stem. The field worker then places the harvested produce on a moving platform for subsequent processing and packing. This decoring step is performed by field workers, who are preparing the harvested produce for commercial packaging (e.g., for prepackaged salad mixes).
- This labor-intensive decoring step often requires a worker with an experienced eye to remove the core so as to maximize the desirable portions and minimize the waste portions of the harvested produce.
- a poorly cut produce will result in too much waste material remaining attached to the produce, or too many desirable portions ending up in waste.
- a mechanical harvester for harvesting and decoring a produce planted in a field.
- the mechanical harvester includes a chassis, to which is attached a positioning apparatus, a decoring device, and a transport assembly.
- the positioning apparatus is configured to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring, and includes a first positioning arm and a second positioning arm.
- Each of the two positioning arms has a straight section and a bent section.
- the bent sections of the positioning arms are bent away from each other to receive the produce in the ground as the mechanical harvester moves forward.
- the straight sections of the positioning arms are configured to hold the produce in place for decoring.
- the decoring device is configured to sever the core of the produce, which remains attached to the roots in the ground.
- the transport assembly is configured to lift the cut produce off of the severed core and transport the cut produce to a processing unit or a storage container.
- FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a mechanical harvester
- FIG. 2 depicts a positioning apparatus of the exemplary mechanical harvester
- FIGS. 3A top view
- 3 B side view
- 3 C front view
- FIGS. 4A , 4 B, and 4 C illustrate an exemplary method of harvesting and decoring produce with a mechanical harvester
- FIG. 5 depicts another exemplary embodiment of a mechanical harvester with roller guides.
- mechanical harvester 100 is configured to harvest and decore produce having a core, such as romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, cabbage, or the like.
- a core such as romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, cabbage, or the like.
- mechanical harvester 100 moves through the field while severing the produce from its core to release the produce, lifting the released produce from the ground, and transporting the released produce.
- the released produced that is decored may be transported to a storage bin or a container for future processing, or to a processing platform connected to mechanical harvester 100 for more immediate processing. Processing may include, for example, inspecting, sorting, trimming, washing, and packaging.
- mechanical harvester 100 includes chassis 102 .
- a positioning apparatus 104 is connected to chassis 102 to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring by decoring device 106 .
- positioning apparatus 104 includes positioning arms 202 and 204 .
- Each of positioning arms 202 and 204 has bent section 206 and straight section 208 .
- Bent sections 206 of positioning arms 202 and 204 receive the produce within the row.
- the straight sections 208 of positioning arms 202 and 204 hold the produce in place, and decoring device 106 cuts through the produce to sever the core.
- bent sections 206 of positioning arms 202 and 204 are bent away from each other.
- Each of positioning arms 202 and 204 form an interior angle (depicted by element 210 ) of 15 degrees. It should be recognized, however, that the size of interior angle 210 may vary. Interior angle 210 may be anywhere from 0 degrees to 60 degrees.
- bent sections 206 of positioning arms 202 and 204 are configured to receive the produce in a way that minimizes bruising or damage to the produce, which may be planted or have grown slightly to the left or right within a row.
- the bent sections of the positioning arms may be curved. In other exemplary embodiments, the bent sections of the positioning arms may be straight or have an irregular shape.
- straight section 208 holds the produce in place for decoring.
- positioning arms 202 and 204 in straight section 208 have a parallel configuration with a width (depicted by element 212 ) of 4 inches.
- width 212 may vary depending on the type of produce harvested. Width 212 may be anywhere between 1 inch to 10 inches apart. In some embodiments, width 212 may be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 inches apart. Width 212 is selected to firmly hold the produce in place for decoring, while avoiding bruising or damage to the produce. Moreover, in other embodiments, the width near the end that receives the produce may differ from the width near the end connected to the chassis.
- the positioning apparatus may have any configuration that can receive and hold the produce for harvesting and decoring. Once the produce is held firmly in place by positioning apparatus 104 , the produce is ready for decoring as mechanical harvester 100 moves forward in the field.
- Decoring device 106 may be integrated with positioning apparatus 104 . In particular, decoring device 106 may be integrated with positioning arms 202 and 204 .
- the decoring device has blades 302 and 304 connected to positioning arms 202 and 204 , respectively.
- Blades 302 and 304 have a straight cutting edge with a length (depicted by element 308 in FIG. 3B ) of 3 inches.
- Blades 302 and 304 have a V-shaped configuration, in which the blades form an interior angle (depicted by element 306 in FIG. 3C ) of 30 degrees.
- the decoring device fixed to the mechanical harvester moves forward and cuts through the produce held in place by the positioning apparatus.
- blades 302 and 304 cut the core on two sides. The cuts sever the core from the produce, and the severed core remains attached to the roots of the produce in the ground.
- length 308 ( FIG. 3B ) and interior angle 306 ( FIG. 3C ) of decoring device 106 may vary depending on the type of produce and the size of the core to be removed for that particular type of produce.
- Length 308 may be anywhere from 0.5 inches to 5 inches. In some embodiments, length 308 may be 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 inches.
- Interior angle 306 may be anywhere from 0 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments, interior angle 306 may be 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 and 120 degrees.
- FIGS. 3A , 3 B, and 3 C depict the decoring device with two straight blades connected to positioning apparatus 104
- the decoring device may include any cutting device connected to mechanical harvester 100 , and configured to slice the core on two sides.
- decoring device 106 includes one V-shaped blade connected to chassis 102 .
- suitable cutting devices may include one or more flat blades, curved blades, knives (e.g., ultrasonic, vibrating knife), bandsaws, rotating blades or water jet-cutting devices.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 Although two positioning apparatus and decoring devices have been depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2 , it should be recognized that any number of positioning apparatus and decoring devices may be used to harvest and decore produce from multiple rows of produce at a time. Multiple positioning apparatuses 104 and decoring devices 106 may be included in mechanical harvester 100 to cut produce from multiple rows of produce at one time. In other words, mechanical harvester 100 can harvest from at least as many rows of produce as the number of positioning apparatus 104 and decoring devices 106 that are included in mechanical harvester 100 .
- transport assembly 108 is made up of movable belts configured to hold, lift, and transport the produce after the produce is cut from its core.
- the movable belts may deposit the produce onto a moving platform or an elevator belt to be transported to a platform for further processing. Processing steps may include, for example, inspecting, sorting, trimming, washing, and packaging. Alternatively, the moveable belts may deposit the produce into a storage bin or a container.
- mechanical harvester 100 includes plow 110 positioned in front of decoring device 106 .
- the plow may reach the produce before the decoring device when mechanical harvester 100 is moving.
- a plow may be optionally connected to the mechanical harvester. The plow may keep vegetation and other debris from collecting on the decoring device.
- mechanical harvester 100 may include more than one plow in a position forward to wheel 112 of mechanical harvester 100 . The plow may also keep vegetation and other debris from collecting on wheel 112 of mechanical harvester 100 .
- the mechanical harvester may include additional devices to align and position the produce in the ground for harvesting by decoring device 106 .
- mechanical harvester 500 includes chassis 502 .
- a positioning apparatus 504 is connected to chassis 502 to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring by decoring device 506 .
- mechanical harvester 500 has roller guide 510 , which is connected to chassis 502 .
- Roller guide 510 includes a series of rollers that help position produce lying at an angle in the ground for decoring. By adjusting the angle of the produce in the ground, the produce may be better aligned for harvesting and decoring by decoring device 506 . While FIG. 5 depicts roller guide 510 , it should be understood that any devices or methods known in the art that can be used to guide produce lying at an angle into the decoring device may be employed.
- FIGS. 4A , 4 B, and 4 C The harvesting and decoring process performed in the field is illustrated in FIGS. 4A , 4 B, and 4 C.
- FIG. 4A the direction of travel of mechanical harvester 100 ( FIG. 1 ) brings the positioning apparatus 104 ( FIG. 1 ) to produce 300 ( FIG. 3 ).
- FIG. 4B as mechanical harvester 100 ( FIG. 1 ) moves forward, positioning apparatus 104 ( FIG. 1 ) positions and holds produce 300 ( FIG. 3 ) in place as coring device 106 ( FIG. 1 ) exerts sufficient force to cut through produce 300 ( FIG. 3 ).
- the belts of the transport system engage with the produce while the coring knives penetrate the produce.
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- The present disclosure generally relates to mechanically harvesting and decoring agricultural products, and, more particularly, to a mechanical harvester for harvesting and mechanically removing the core from produce planted in a field, the produce having a core, such as iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, and cabbage.
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- Romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and cabbage are commercially planted as seeds or seedlings in rows in a field. Because these types of produce tend to be somewhat irregular and delicate, commercial harvesting of these produce is generally a manual process.
- Conventionally, the harvesting process involves several steps. First, a field worker harvests the produce using a harvesting knife, by cutting the stem of the produce planted in the ground. Next, the field worker removes the core and any remnant amount of stem. The field worker then places the harvested produce on a moving platform for subsequent processing and packing. This decoring step is performed by field workers, who are preparing the harvested produce for commercial packaging (e.g., for prepackaged salad mixes).
- This labor-intensive decoring step often requires a worker with an experienced eye to remove the core so as to maximize the desirable portions and minimize the waste portions of the harvested produce. A poorly cut produce will result in too much waste material remaining attached to the produce, or too many desirable portions ending up in waste.
- In one exemplary embodiment, a mechanical harvester for harvesting and decoring a produce planted in a field is provided. The mechanical harvester includes a chassis, to which is attached a positioning apparatus, a decoring device, and a transport assembly. The positioning apparatus is configured to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring, and includes a first positioning arm and a second positioning arm. Each of the two positioning arms has a straight section and a bent section. The bent sections of the positioning arms are bent away from each other to receive the produce in the ground as the mechanical harvester moves forward. The straight sections of the positioning arms are configured to hold the produce in place for decoring. The decoring device is configured to sever the core of the produce, which remains attached to the roots in the ground. The transport assembly is configured to lift the cut produce off of the severed core and transport the cut produce to a processing unit or a storage container.
- The present application can be best understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures, in which like parts may be referred to by like numerals:
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FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a mechanical harvester; -
FIG. 2 depicts a positioning apparatus of the exemplary mechanical harvester; -
FIGS. 3A (top view), 3B (side view), and 3C (front view) depict a positioning apparatus and a decoring device of the exemplary mechanical harvester; -
FIGS. 4A , 4B, and 4C illustrate an exemplary method of harvesting and decoring produce with a mechanical harvester; and -
FIG. 5 depicts another exemplary embodiment of a mechanical harvester with roller guides. - To provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention, the following description sets forth numerous specific details, such as specific configurations, parameters, examples, and the like. It should be recognized, however, that such description is not intended as a limitation on the scope of the present invention but is intended to provide a better description of the exemplary embodiments.
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FIG. 1 , an exemplarymechanical harvester 100 is depicted. As described below,mechanical harvester 100 is configured to harvest and decore produce having a core, such as romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, cabbage, or the like. To harvest and decore produce in the field,mechanical harvester 100 moves through the field while severing the produce from its core to release the produce, lifting the released produce from the ground, and transporting the released produce. The released produced that is decored may be transported to a storage bin or a container for future processing, or to a processing platform connected tomechanical harvester 100 for more immediate processing. Processing may include, for example, inspecting, sorting, trimming, washing, and packaging. - As depicted in
FIG. 1 ,mechanical harvester 100 includeschassis 102. Apositioning apparatus 104 is connected tochassis 102 to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring by decoringdevice 106. - As depicted in
FIG. 2 , in the present exemplary embodiment,positioning apparatus 104 includes positioningarms arms bent section 206 andstraight section 208. Bentsections 206 of positioningarms mechanical harvester 100 moves forward, thestraight sections 208 of positioningarms device 106 cuts through the produce to sever the core. - As depicted in
FIG. 2 ,bent sections 206 of positioningarms arms interior angle 210 may vary.Interior angle 210 may be anywhere from 0 degrees to 60 degrees. It should be recognized thatbent sections 206 of positioningarms FIG. 2 , the bent sections of the positioning arms may be curved. In other exemplary embodiments, the bent sections of the positioning arms may be straight or have an irregular shape. - Once the produce is received by the bent sections of the positioning arms,
straight section 208 holds the produce in place for decoring. As depicted inFIG. 2 , positioningarms straight section 208 have a parallel configuration with a width (depicted by element 212) of 4 inches. It should be understood, however, thatwidth 212 may vary depending on the type of produce harvested.Width 212 may be anywhere between 1 inch to 10 inches apart. In some embodiments,width 212 may be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 inches apart.Width 212 is selected to firmly hold the produce in place for decoring, while avoiding bruising or damage to the produce. Moreover, in other embodiments, the width near the end that receives the produce may differ from the width near the end connected to the chassis. - It should be recognized, however, that the positioning apparatus may have any configuration that can receive and hold the produce for harvesting and decoring. Once the produce is held firmly in place by positioning
apparatus 104, the produce is ready for decoring asmechanical harvester 100 moves forward in the field.Decoring device 106 may be integrated withpositioning apparatus 104. In particular,decoring device 106 may be integrated with positioningarms - As depicted in
FIGS. 3A , 3B, and 3C, in the exemplary embodiment, the decoring device hasblades arms Blades element 308 inFIG. 3B ) of 3 inches.Blades element 306 inFIG. 3C ) of 30 degrees. Asmechanical harvester 100 moves forward in the field, the decoring device fixed to the mechanical harvester moves forward and cuts through the produce held in place by the positioning apparatus. As depicted inFIGS. 3A and 3C ,blades - It should be understood, however, that length 308 (
FIG. 3B ) and interior angle 306 (FIG. 3C ) ofdecoring device 106 may vary depending on the type of produce and the size of the core to be removed for that particular type of produce.Length 308 may be anywhere from 0.5 inches to 5 inches. In some embodiments,length 308 may be 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 inches.Interior angle 306 may be anywhere from 0 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments,interior angle 306 may be 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115 and 120 degrees. - While
FIGS. 3A , 3B, and 3C depict the decoring device with two straight blades connected topositioning apparatus 104, the decoring device may include any cutting device connected tomechanical harvester 100, and configured to slice the core on two sides. In another exemplary embodiment,decoring device 106 includes one V-shaped blade connected tochassis 102. Other examples of suitable cutting devices may include one or more flat blades, curved blades, knives (e.g., ultrasonic, vibrating knife), bandsaws, rotating blades or water jet-cutting devices. - Although two positioning apparatus and decoring devices have been depicted in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , it should be recognized that any number of positioning apparatus and decoring devices may be used to harvest and decore produce from multiple rows of produce at a time.Multiple positioning apparatuses 104 anddecoring devices 106 may be included inmechanical harvester 100 to cut produce from multiple rows of produce at one time. In other words,mechanical harvester 100 can harvest from at least as many rows of produce as the number ofpositioning apparatus 104 anddecoring devices 106 that are included inmechanical harvester 100. - After severing the core from the rest of the produce, a transport assembly connected to the mechanical harvester lifts the cut produce off of the severed core. It should be understood that any transport assembly capable of moving the cut produce to a bin, container, or platform for further processing may be employed. As depicted in
FIG. 1 , in the exemplary embodiment,transport assembly 108 is made up of movable belts configured to hold, lift, and transport the produce after the produce is cut from its core. The movable belts may deposit the produce onto a moving platform or an elevator belt to be transported to a platform for further processing. Processing steps may include, for example, inspecting, sorting, trimming, washing, and packaging. Alternatively, the moveable belts may deposit the produce into a storage bin or a container. - Furthermore, as depicted in
FIG. 1 ,mechanical harvester 100 includesplow 110 positioned in front ofdecoring device 106. In a position forward to the decoring device, the plow may reach the produce before the decoring device whenmechanical harvester 100 is moving. In other exemplary embodiments, a plow may be optionally connected to the mechanical harvester. The plow may keep vegetation and other debris from collecting on the decoring device. Additionally,mechanical harvester 100 may include more than one plow in a position forward towheel 112 ofmechanical harvester 100. The plow may also keep vegetation and other debris from collecting onwheel 112 ofmechanical harvester 100. - The mechanical harvester may include additional devices to align and position the produce in the ground for harvesting by
decoring device 106. As depicted inFIG. 5 , in another exemplary embodiment,mechanical harvester 500 includeschassis 502. Apositioning apparatus 504 is connected tochassis 502 to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring by decoringdevice 506. Additionally,mechanical harvester 500 hasroller guide 510, which is connected tochassis 502.Roller guide 510 includes a series of rollers that help position produce lying at an angle in the ground for decoring. By adjusting the angle of the produce in the ground, the produce may be better aligned for harvesting and decoring by decoringdevice 506. WhileFIG. 5 depictsroller guide 510, it should be understood that any devices or methods known in the art that can be used to guide produce lying at an angle into the decoring device may be employed. - The harvesting and decoring process performed in the field is illustrated in
FIGS. 4A , 4B, and 4C. With reference toFIG. 4A , the direction of travel of mechanical harvester 100 (FIG. 1 ) brings the positioning apparatus 104 (FIG. 1 ) to produce 300 (FIG. 3 ). With reference toFIG. 4B , as mechanical harvester 100 (FIG. 1 ) moves forward, positioning apparatus 104 (FIG. 1 ) positions and holds produce 300 (FIG. 3 ) in place as coring device 106 (FIG. 1 ) exerts sufficient force to cut through produce 300 (FIG. 3 ). The belts of the transport system engage with the produce while the coring knives penetrate the produce. This helps facilitate the cutting and coring of the produce, otherwise, if the produce has a weak root system, the coring knives may push the produce rather than cut through it. With reference toFIG. 4C , as mechanical harvester 100 (FIG. 1 ) continues to travel through the field, transport assembly 108 (FIG. 1 ) lifts and moves cutproduce 402 towards the rear of mechanical harvester 100 (FIG. 1 ). - The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive, and it should be understood that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching.
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