Tree Climbing MachineInventor: M J Joseph (Appachan)
Place: Kannur
State: Kerala
Late M J Joseph was an innovative farmer. After many of his innovations failed to gain popularity, including a fruit squeezer which can get juice out of any fruit, Joseph made the best invention of his life- a machine, using which anybody can climb a coconut or areca nut tree.
Joseph made this machine under the guidance of his father. The climber consists of two metal loops with several sub-loops and connecting rods. There are two pedals, one right and one left, for placing the foot. The device is designed in such a way that once it is fastened to the tree using the attached ropes, you can use the pedal movements to climb.
The cost effective, safe and convenient machine had become so popular in south India. Many modifications were made to the device and the National Innovation Foundation facilitated sale of his climber to customers in USA, Maldives, Thailand, Australia, Brazil and Mexico.
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