Tea picking clamps

Abstract

This disclosure provides a tea-picking clamp, comprising a base, a drive module, a transmission module, a first clamping unit, and a second clamping unit. The drive module is disposed on the base; the transmission module is coupled to the drive module; the first and second clamping units are respectively coupled to the transmission module and are driven by the transmission module to perform opening and closing actions. The ends of the first and second clamping units are respectively provided with soft coverings, and cutting elements are respectively disposed inside each soft covering. When the first and second clamping units are driven to move closer together, the soft coverings and the cutting elements cooperate to perform a clamping and cutting operation. Accordingly, this disclosure, through the soft coverings combined with the inner cutting elements, provides a buffering force during clamping, thereby achieving a structural design that accurately cuts the plant stem without substantially damaging surrounding leaves.

Claims

1. A tea-picking clamp, comprising: a base; a drive module disposed on the base; a transmission module coupled to the drive module; and a first clamping unit and a second clamping unit, respectively coupled to the transmission module and driven by the transmission module to perform an opening and closing action; wherein, The first clamping unit and the second clamping unit are respectively provided with a soft covering at their ends, and a cutting element is respectively arranged inside the soft covering. When the first clamping unit and the second clamping unit are brought together by the opening and closing action, the soft covering and the cutting element work together to perform a clamping and cutting operation.

2. The tea-picking clamp as described in claim 1, wherein, The transmission module further includes a plurality of linkage elements, which are pivotally connected between the base, the first clamping unit and the second clamping unit to convert the linear displacement of the drive module into the opening and closing action of the first clamping unit and the second clamping unit.

3. The tea-picking clamp as described in claim 1, wherein, The first clamping unit further includes a plurality of first joints, and the second clamping unit further includes a plurality of second joints. The number of the plurality of first joints and the plurality of second joints are symmetrically arranged to provide a symmetrical gripping trajectory.

4. The tea-picking clamp as described in claim 1, wherein, Each of these soft coverings is made of an elastic material to provide cushioning force during clamping.

5. The tea-picking clamp as described in claim 4, wherein, The elastic material is silicone or rubber.

6. The tea-picking clamp as described in claim 1, wherein, Each of the cutting elements is partially embedded inside the corresponding soft covering, and one of the cutting blades of each cutting element is exposed on the inside of the soft covering.

7. The tea-picking clamp as described in claim 6, wherein, When the first clamping unit and the second clamping unit are in a closed state driven by the transmission module, each of the cutting edge parts moves closer to the other.

8. The tea-picking clamp as described in claim 1, wherein, Each of the cutting elements is mounted on the flexible covering through a covering structure, a snap-fit ​​element, or a locking element.

9. The tea-picking clamp as described in claim 1, wherein, The outer surface of each of these soft coverings is rounded and smooth.

10. The tea-picking clamp as described in claim 1, wherein, The base structure is topped with a transparent cover that covers the external space of the drive module and the transmission module.

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