Patent ID: 8429887
Filing Date: 2013-04-30
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A yard waste collection system for connection with a tractor, the system comprising: a collection apparatus including a rigid internal frame, a top portion being a combination of at least a first panel portion that is substantially impermeable to dust particles and at least a second panel portion made of a flexible mesh material comprising nylon, the top portion being formed with at least two coupling anchors, a plurality of collapsible side portions made of the flexible mesh material comprising nylon and including at least one substantially impermeable panel portion, and at least a rigid bottom portion, the rigid bottom portion having a drop door that opens and closes relative to the rigid internal frame to allow access to an interior space of the collection apparatus, wherein the top portion and the collapsible side portions collapse and fold against the rigid bottom portion to produce a folded state in which the collection apparatus occupies a reduced space; a cage suspension frame having at least two frame couples and being operably connected to the tractor, the collection apparatus being pivotably suspended from the cage suspension frame by the at least two coupling anchors that are connected to the at least two frame couples, respectively; and a conduit for allowing passage of yard waste ejected from the tractor to the interior space of the collection apparatus.