Patent ID: 7559188
Filing Date: 2009-07-14
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A harvester for harvesting crops comprising: a frame adapted to be connected to a motorized vehicle; a cutting mechanism operably connected to said frame, wherein at least a portion of said cutting mechanism is placed below the ground while in operation; a lifting mechanism operably connected to said frame and rotatable about a plurality of sprockets; a conveyor mechanism operably connected to said frame, extending between a first end and a second end, said conveyor mechanism comprising a plurality of spaced apart rods having a plurality of flexible fingers extending transversely from said rods, said flexible fingers adapted to contact the crops in order for the crop to be placed on said conveyor mechanism and said flexible fingers being capable of flexing when a force is applied to said flexible fingers in order to reduce damage to the crop, said conveyor mechanism coacting with said lifting mechanism to guide crops; and a first roller having a plurality of roller fingers is operably connected to said frame, wherein said first roller is adjacent said second end of said conveyor; wherein said lifting mechanism coacts with said conveyor mechanism to hug crops therebetween.