Abstract: The invention comprises a first and a second spiral sweeper. The first sweeper is laid down diagonally in front of the tractor and sweeps fruits away from the front of the tractor and directs them towards a second spiral sweeper also arranged diagonally so that both spiral sweepers form a “V” pattern which drives the fruits towards a low riding section of a conveyor belt which extends onto a rising section, which then drops the fruits into a bin. The apparatus is attached to a standard three-pint hitch at the rear of the tractor which provides the hydraulic power to drive the brushes and pistons, while a power take-off provides power for the conveyor and an optional blower. The apparatus is also attached by way of an attachment bracket to the front of the tractor.

Abstract: A harvesting machine for picking up fruit on the ground has a structural frame for supporting elements of the harvesting machine including a first rotating brush adapted to be held at ground level, having an axis of rotation perpendicular to the ground level, and adapted to push fruit towards a main sweeping brush. A main sweeping brush having an axis of rotation parallel to the ground level, and adapted to push fruit upwards and onto a first conveyer. A first conveyer adapted to transport the fruit in a horizontal direction to a second conveyer. A second conveyer adapted to transport the fruit in an upward direction to thereby be dropped within a collector bin and transported to a desired location.

Abstract: An inertial braking system for a trailer has an elongated casing member defining an axis along its elongated length, and having an opening at one end of the elongated length. A movable plate housed within the casing and including at least one opening adapted to allow light to pass therethrough. A piston member including a pad member at a distal end thereof and placed inside of the one end of the casing member with the pad member facing outwards from the interior of the casing member and adapted to move along the axis, and rigidly connected at an opposite end to an adjacent end of the movable plate.

Abstract: An inertial braking system for a trailer has an elongated casing member defining an axis along its elongated length, and having an opening at one end of the elongated length. A movable plate housed within the casing and including at least one opening adapted to allow light to pass therethrough. A piston member including a pad member at a distal end thereof and placed inside of the one end of the casing member with the pad member facing outwards from the interior of the casing member and adapted to move along the axis, and rigidly connected at an opposite end to an adjacent end of the movable plate.