ROOT HARVESTING MACHINE Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: machine has frame 1, digging out tools 3 mounted on frame 1, cleaning rolls 6 defining S-shaped separating surface 5, and auger-type conveyor 7 positioned in depression of S-shaped surface 5. Discharge elevator 11 is positioned adjacent to one end of conveyor 7. Side surfaces of depression are defined by two longitudinal rod-type conveyors 8,9 whose lower ends are disposed at the level of pins of rolls 6. Conveyor 9 of descending part of depression is connected with drive 10 for providing reversing motion of conveyor belt. EFFECT: simplified construction and reduced damage to roots. 1 dwg