Patent ID: 6996964
Filing Date: 2006-02-14
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A method of harvesting produce comprising: providing a mobile harvesting apparatus travelling on a plurality of wheels and powered by an engine; wherein a bandsaw is positioned at a front portion of a feed conveyor located on said mobile harvesting apparatus; wherein said bandsaw has an exposed cutting blade located at an appropriate height for harvesting produce; wherein a lift conveyor is positioned on said mobile harvesting apparatus so as to receive harvested produce exiting said feed conveyor; wherein said lift conveyor is slidably retained on said mobile harvesting apparatus; wherein said lift conveyor and said feed conveyor are rotatably coupled to each other, so that sliding of said lift conveyor adjusts a vertical position of said bandsaw; harvesting produce with said bandsaw; receiving said harvested produce on said feed conveyor; and receiving said harvested produce, after it exists said feed conveyor, on said lift conveyor.