Abstract: An apparatus for sorting produce by size is disclosed. The produce travels over a series of openings (34), ranging from small to large. The produce falls through the openings and is collected beneath them. The openings are adjustable (91) to handle various types and sizes of produce. A plurality of fingers (52) is provided which move from below up into the openings to dislodge any produce jammed in the openings.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 30, 1986
Date of Patent:
August 16, 1988
Assignee:
Billington Welding and Mfg.
Inventors:
Charles J. Billington, III, Richard K. Oyama, Kenneth H. Jepson, Thomas R. Skeen