This work describes the complete design of an olive picking machine especially conceived for secular olive plants\nwith the purpose of increasing the mechanization level of the harvest operation and permitting the production of high quality oil;\nthe design is made considering all the mechanical, agronomical and economical aspects involved in this issue. Once defined\nthe picking technique, the first step consists in the design of the shacking device used for the separation of the olives from the\nplant, the next step is the design of the support structure, including the arms and the frame; finally there is a description of the\nhydraulic plant that drives the moving parts of the machine; in order to increase the flexibility of the machine, it is adapted also\nfor other works, like pruning, that can be performed outside the harvest season. Starting from the principal characteristics of\nthe cultivations the design of the machine and its implementation is realized considering all functional features, including\nverifications of resistance according to the current standards; finally the economic aspects are hinted to confirm the marketing\nappeal of the machine
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