Powered clipper for citrus fruits and the like

There is disclosed a device for use in fruit harvesting, that is, for clipping the stems of citrus fruits. The device is organized for one-hand operation, that is, it can be held in one hand or attached to the wrist of one hand, the device having an operating member, that is, a trigger, to be operat...

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Hauptverfasser: SMITH, GERALD D, WERNER, BEN E
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:There is disclosed a device for use in fruit harvesting, that is, for clipping the stems of citrus fruits. The device is organized for one-hand operation, that is, it can be held in one hand or attached to the wrist of one hand, the device having an operating member, that is, a trigger, to be operated by a finger of the user. The device is powered by a pneumatic cylinder which, through linkage, operates a cutting blade which moves relative to a stationary member. Devices are provided for attaching the tool to a person's wrist and a finger of the user with the trigger member or button positioned for easy manipulation.