Harvesters inventions 02/06

20060037299 - Resilient discharge deflecting chute: A method and apparatus for a resilient and flexible discharge deflecting chute of a lawn mower. A discharge deflecting chute utilizing a flexible sheet shaped into a chute-like form by a frame is disclosed. A flexible, resilient discharge deflecting chute is provided which has memory characteristics and returns to shape...

20060037300 - Safety and harvesting device: The present invention relates to a device for use with a fruit-bearing tree, the device being adapted to be mounted to a tree trunk and when mounted the device includes; a catching means which in use has an upper perimeter and an aperture through which a tree trunk passes; a...

20060037301 - Weed extracting device: A weed extraction tool is disclosed, comprising an elongated handle, a prong assembly, and a step assembly. The prong assembly includes a rod having a plurality of prongs attached at a lower end thereof and a pivot pin holder near its center. The step assembly comprises a flat step portion...

20060032204 - Actuating device for a pond care device for removing filamentous algae and weeds: Actuating device for a pond care device for removing filamentous algae. Due to the specific design of the operating device, it is ensured that the operating forces for the grip are the same for all devices, incorrect operation due to incorrect interpretation of the functioning of the device is constructively...

20060032205 - Riding-type mower: A riding-type mower includes a plurality of wheels, a body supported by the plurality of wheels, at least one draft link couplable at one end to the body, a pair of support links coupled at one end to the body and arranged rearwardly from the at least one draft link,...

20060032206 - Vibration transporter for harvesting fruit: A vibration transporter for harvesting fruit which includes an inclined platform that receives falling fruit at an upper end and delivers the fruit to a lower end. The platform vibrates to move the fruit from the upper end to the lower end and is coupled to an orbiting shaft eccentrically...

20060026938 - Mowing machine: A mowing apparatus adapted to be propelled by an associated vehicle includes a support, first and second arms, and first and second mower elements. The support is adapted to mount to an associated boom extending from an associated vehicle. The first arm and the second arm pivotally mount to the...

20060026939 - Adjustment assembly for a harvesting machine: An arrangement for the automatic adjustment of the cut height of a front harvesting attachment on a harvesting machine for the harvesting of stalk-like plants. A controller is connected to a sensor and to an actuator that can adjust the cut height of the front harvesting attachment based on the...

20060026940 - Mowing machine: A control system for a trimmer head assembly includes a first arm including a first mowing device, a first cylinder connected to the first arm, a source of fluid in selective communication with the first cylinder via a fluid line, and an accumulator in selective communication with the first cylinder...

20060026941 - Mower deck cleaning and lubricating device: A device applies a liquid to clean the underside of a mowing deck. The device uses a hollow body, an inlet, a plurality of outlet apertures, a liquid passageway and a clamp assembly to apply liquid to the underside of a mowing deck. A brush, attached to a cutting blade,...

20060026942 - Manually guided implement having an adjustable handle: A manually guided implement, especially a brush cutter, comprising a guide tube with a guide motor at one end and a tool head that carries a rotatably drivable tool at the opposite end. A handle is disposed on a securement mechanism, and a handle carrier is disposed between the securement...

20060026943 - Torque-limiting device in a mechanism used to transform a rotational movement into a reciprocating linear movement or vice versa: The mechanism is of the type that comprises a connecting rod connected by its head to a crankpin of a rotating crank, and by its base to a linearly guided mobile element. The device comprises a travelling end stop joined to an articulation close to one end of the mobile...

20060021311 - Biodegradable leaf collection net: A two dimensional leaf collection woven net for collecting leaves. A woven net including a two-dimensional woven mesh net having an outer periphery. The woven mesh net having mesh openings of ½″×½″ to 1½″×1½″. The woven mesh net is formed of biodegradable fiber material. The woven mesh net also includes...

20060021312 - Electronic control module for mower: An electronic control module to monitor and control various functions and conditions of a mower, and to display information about such functions and conditions to the operator of the mower. Information is accepted from a variety of switches and sensors on the various components of the mower, and information about...

20060021313 - Apparatuses and methods for controlling a variable speed transmission: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for controlling a variable speed transmission including an actuator, a cam follower, and a speed adjustment cam. The actuator is rotatable through a first phase and a subsequent second phase, and includes an actuator cam surface and a variator. The cam follower is movable in...

20060021314 - Mounting apparatus for string trimmer for and with lawn mower multi-task unit: A mounting apparatus is provided that attaches a string trimmer to a lawn mower. The mounting apparatus comprises components that provide for mechanical absorption of impacts to a head of the string trimmer. In one embodiment, the mounting apparatus comprises a lower mounting shock assembly comprising two vertically positioned springs...

20060021315 - Electric linear deck lift assembly: An electric linear deck lift assembly for raising and lowering in a controlled and accurate manner the cutting deck of a lawnmower to a variety of different heights, including preset heights. An electric motor drives a linear drive rod connected to the cutting deck, thus raising and lowering the cutting...

20060021316 - Disc cutterbar shear device: A one-piece disc cutterbar shear device that employs frangible structural members between the drive shaft and knives, the frangible members designed to fail before the drive components upon impact with an obstruction....

20060021317 - Systems and methods for harvesting and processing leafy vegetables: An apparatus that moves through fields of leafy vegetables and trims harvested heads of leafy vegetables. The apparatus includes a body and a plurality of supports coupled to the body for movement relative thereto. The supports are configured for supporting pieces of leafy vegetables. The apparatus further includes a plurality...

20060021318 - Pickup apparatus: An article pickup system includes rotating collector assemblies with radially, outward extending pickup members. The pickup members are spaced to engage and retain articles as the collector assembly advances. Separator chains extend intermediate the pickup members and loosen articles from the pickup members. The chains direct the articles to a...

20060021319 - Tree follower: The present invention is directed to a tree follower device. The tree follower device includes an engagement assembly that penetrates into and shakes the branches of fruit trees to dislodge the fruit. A pressure transducer in communication with a controller measures the pressure resistance from engagement with the branches and...

20060021320 - Agricultural implement pickup: A pickup for an agricultural implement, the pickup including spaced-apart end members supporting an upper windguard and adaptable for selective connection to multiple windguard configurations....

20060021321 - Crop raking device: A crop raking device includes a rake wheel and a gauge wheel. The rake wheel is configured to rake crop in a field, with teeth disposed around a perimeter thereof, and has a vertically variable position. The gauge wheel is attached to the rake wheel, and is configured to contact...