Abstract: A leaf harvester includes a mobile vehicle, configured for moving on ground, having a leaf cutter at a front thereof, a first conveyor, and a laminar flow air conveyor, disposed between the leaf cutter and the first conveyor. The laminar flow air conveyor has a sloped upper surface, and is configured to rearwardly discharge a laminar flow of air over the upper surface to propel leaves cut by the leaf cutter to the first conveyor.

Abstract: Embodiments for implementing a harvester method, system, and apparatus are provided. For example, a harvester for produce may include a fluid knife system at a front end of the harvester in a travel direction of the harvester, wherein the fluid knife system projects a fluid at a pressure and a direction that cuts produce, a roller bar including one or more fingers extending radially outward and configured to receive produce from the fluid knife system, wherein the roller bar rotates on its axis turning the one or more fingers at the front end lifting the produce cut by the fluid knife system, a plurality of conveyers that receive the produce from the roller bar and are configured to transport the produce through the harvester, and a bin system configured to receive the produce from the plurality of conveyers and package the produce into one or more bins.

Abstract: Embodiments for implementing a harvester method, system, and apparatus are provided. For example, a harvester for produce may include a fluid knife system at a front end of the harvester in a travel direction of the harvester, wherein the fluid knife system projects a fluid at a pressure and a direction that cuts produce, a roller bar including one or more fingers extending radially outward and configured to receive produce from the fluid knife system, wherein the roller bar rotates on its axis turning the one or more fingers at the front end lifting the produce cut by the fluid knife system, a plurality of conveyers that receive the produce from the roller bar and are configured to transport the produce through the harvester, and a bin system configured to receive the produce from the plurality of conveyers and package the produce into one or more bins.

Abstract: A mobile harvesting apparatus and method utilizes a stream of liquid, propelled under hitch pressure through at least one nozzle, to harvest produce. Preferably, a plurality of nozzles is provided. Additionally, it is preferred that, for each nozzle provided, there is an associated diverter plate. With this configuration, a stream of liquid exiting a nozzle will, after harvesting all item of produce, strike its associated diverter plate.

Abstract: A harvester capable of alternate configurations for bulk and tote loading. In a tote loading configuration, harvested produce is moved along a main conveyor, elevated to a raised conveyor area, packed into totes, and the packed totes are then moved onto a lower conveyor for further transport. In a bulk loading configuration, the harvested produce is transported along the main conveyor, to a raised conveyor area, and are then lifted using an elevator for placement into a bulk bin.

Abstract: A mobile harvesting apparatus and method utilizes a stream of liquid, propelled under high pressure through at least one nozzle, to harvest produce. Preferably, a plurality of nozzles is provided. Additionally, it is preferred that, for each nozzle provided, there is an associated diverter plate. With this configuration, a stream of liquid exiting a nozzle will, after harvesting an item of produce, strike its associated diverter plate.

Abstract: A harvester capable of alternate configurations for bulk and tote loading. In a tote loading configuration, harvested produce is moved along a main conveyor, elevated to a raised conveyor area, packed into totes, and the packed totes are then moved onto a lower conveyor for further transport. In a bulk loading configuration, the harvested produce is transported along the main conveyor, to a raised conveyor area, and are then lifted using an elevator for placement into a bulk bin.

Abstract: A mobile harvesting apparatus and method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor, that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.

Abstract: A mobile harvesting method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.

Abstract: A mobile harvesting method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.

Abstract: A mobile harvesting apparatus and method utilizes a stream of liquid, propelled under high pressure through at least one nozzle, to harvest produce. Preferably, a plurality of nozzles is provided. Additionally, it is preferred that, for each nozzle provided, there is an associated diverter plate. With this configuration, a stream of liquid exiting a nozzle will, after harvesting an item of produce, strike its associated diverter plate.

Abstract: A mobile harvesting apparatus and method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor, that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.