Abstract

An Integrated dual-use machine is for harvesting and treating fruit on trees, in order to harvest the fruit when in season and treat the fruit on the tree with phytosanitary products. The machine includes a moveable structure, intended to shelter the fruit trees. The moveable structure includes a collection unit for the fruit that has been brought down, and is supported on one or two traction vehicles. The vehicles include at least one device for projecting and orienting air currents, at least one infrared camera, at least one collection belt, at least one load container, at least one conveyor belt that connects the collection belt to a load trailer, and a traction system that actuates tractor treads.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 46/00 - Picking of fruits, vegetables, hops, or the likeDevices for shaking trees or shrubs
• A01D 46/26 - Devices for shaking trees or shrubsFruit catching devices to be used therewith
• A01G 13/02 - Protective coverings for plants; Devices for laying-out coverings
• A01G 13/08 - Mechanical apparatus for circulating the air
• A01G 17/00 - Cultivation of hops, vines, fruit trees, or like trees