Patent ID: 7152538
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: A01C,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A sprig planting machine, comprising: a) a frame structure; b) a sprig holding area; c) a first moving conveyor for receiving sprigs and conveying the sprigs in a first general longitudinal direction to a discharge point; d) a second moving conveyor disposed on the sprig planting machine for receiving sprigs after the sprigs have been conveyed on the first conveyor and for conveying the sprigs in a second general longitudinal direction generally opposite to the direction the sprigs are conveyed on the first conveyor; e) wherein the second conveyor includes opposed ends and wherein the first conveyor includes a discharge end that is disposed over the second conveyor and between the opposed ends of the second conveyor; f) wherein the first conveyor is disposed at an incline on the sprig planting machine with the discharge end being elevated with respect to an opposite end of the first conveyor; and g) wherein the second conveyor discharges the sprigs.