Abstract
The following quote was obtained by the news editors from the background informa tion supplied bythe inventors: “Such a device and method for separation are kno wn from WO 2009/128711 A1. In thedescribed device, the gripping means comprise rotatable elements disposed opposite one another, betweenwhich a nip is delimit ed for the uptake of said crop part to be removed and wherein the cutting means arearranged such that the cutting point of the crop part lies in the extension of this nip. During cutting, thecutting blade is moved such that the cutting ed ge moves along the extension of the nip, in order to cutthe crop part in order to separate the crop part from the crop. During cutting, small particles and sap s,which are often sticky, escape from the crop in the cutting blade area. These particles and saps are foundto collect on the device, and restrict the movabil ity of the cutting blade over time if not regularly cleanedoff.”
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