Design and Fabrication of Papaya Fruit Picker

Abstract

Due to the unavailability of appropriate papaya fruit which is borne on a tall tree and cannot be reached by hands creates harvesting problem. Design, tests and fabric cations of the picker with metals, canvas and nylon net were done at home and elsewhere. The finally fabricated picker looks like a big old time coffee strainer bag with a protrusion which is for breaking the pedical. This gadget which is suitable for local papaya is strong, durable and weighs 800 g. However, its weight may be modified to accommodate fruit varieties. The picker works satisfactorily on trees perpendicular to the ground. One person is simply able to carry out the operation.