Technical Description
A tuber crop harvester, processor, and collector that can dig out, remove the stalk, and collect the tuber crop without damaging it. The device comprises of a rack or a frame, for strengthening, integrating and reversibly attaching the device on to a towing locomotive; a dig and lift assembly, to dig out and lift the tuber from the ground; a conveyer unit with receptacle, the receptacle receive the dugout tuber and the conveyer unit, transports it to the processing unit; a connecting rod, connecting dig and lift assembly with the conveyer unit, to allow restrictive movement of the dig and lift assembly, relaying the tuber to the receptacle with precision; the processing unit, comprising of at least one rotary blade to remove the stalk of the tuber; a chute, for relaying the processed tuber to the collection unit; a collection unit, for storing the processed vegetable provided with a door to empty the contents; a cover, placed on the top of the conveyer and processing unit to avoid human accidental contact and guiding the stalk away from the chute.
Tech Features
The device can be powered via Power Take-Off system of the towing locomotive and is compact, portable, mobile, inexpensive, and robust.
Target Audience
- Agriculture and Farm Implements
