Lotus pod picking device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lotus pod picker, which is applied in the technical field of lotus pod pickers. It includes a handle assembly, a clamping device arranged at the front end of the handle assembly for picking lotus pods, and a driving member for driving the movement of the clamping device. The clamping device includes a U-shaped fixed block fixed on the handle assembly and a movable block slidably connected to the fixed block. A cutter for cutting off the lotus pod stem is slidably arranged on the fixed block; a lotus pod stem accommodating section is provided between the fixed block and the movable block. The movable block is connected to the driving member, and the driving member drives the movable block to press the lotus pod stem against the fixed block, and the driving member drives the cutter to cut off the lotus pod stem. The advantages of the present invention are that it is convenient for people to pick lotus pods, with higher efficiency and safety, and at the same time, it ensures that the lotus pods will not fall into the water during the picking process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of lotus pod pickers, and more specifically, it relates to a lotus pod picker. Background Art

[0002] A lotus pod is the fruit of a lotus flower. The lotus pod contains lotus seeds, which have high nutritional value. During the harvest season, people will pick the lotus seeds.

[0003] Since the lotus grows in water, people will row a boat to pick it when harvesting. During the manual picking process, the boat is prone to shaking on the water surface, making it difficult for people to pick and easy to fall into the water. At the same time, the length of the human hand is limited. During the process of picking lotus pods, the small boat will damage the stem of the lotus flower, causing the stem of the lotus flower to break. Therefore, in view of the above problems, it is necessary to design a picker that is convenient for picking lotus pods. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a lotus pod picker, which has the advantages of being convenient for people to pick lotus pods, having higher efficiency and safety, and ensuring that the lotus pods will not fall into the water during the picking process.

[0005] The above technical purpose of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions: A lotus pod picker includes a handle assembly, a clamping device provided at the front end of the handle assembly for picking lotus pods, and a driving member for driving the clamping device to move. The clamping device includes a U-shaped fixed block fixed on the handle assembly and a movable block slidably connected to the fixed block. A cutter for cutting off the stem of the lotus pod is slidably provided on the fixed block. A receiving space for the stem of the lotus pod is provided between the fixed block and the movable block. The movable block is connected to the driving member, and the driving member drives the movable block to press the stem of the lotus pod against the fixed block, and the driving member drives the cutter to cut off the stem of the lotus pod.

[0006] Further setting: A fixed sleeve is fixed between the handle assembly and the fixed block. The driving member is provided in the fixed sleeve. The driving member is specifically a linear motor, and the driving rod of the linear motor is connected to the movable block.

[0007] Further setting: The movable block includes a driving block fixedly connected to the driving rod of the linear motor and a clamping block slidably connected to the driving block. A guiding column is integrally provided on the clamping block. The guiding column is slidably connected to the driving block. A spring is sleeved on the guiding column. The two ends of the spring respectively abut against the clamping block and the driving block. The cutter is fixed on the driving block and the cutter slidably passes through the clamping block.

[0008] Further setting: A number of shark teeth are provided on the movable block.

[0009] Further configuration: the handle assembly includes an extension rod fixed to the fixing sleeve, a grip fixed to the end of the extension rod and a power block fixed to the grip, a manually driven switch is installed on the grip, and the power block, switch and driving member are connected in series through a wire.

[0010] Further configuration: a receiver is fixed on the fixing block.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. Compared with manual picking, it is safer and more efficient;

[0013] 2. The driving mode is electric drive, which saves time and effort;

[0014] 3. The special structure of the movable block can effectively pick the lotus pods and prevent them from falling into the water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this embodiment;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clamping device of this embodiment;

[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the active block of this embodiment;

[0018] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the handle assembly of this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the collector according to this embodiment.

[0020] In the figure: 1. handle assembly; 11. grab handle; 12. extension rod; 13. power block; 14. switch; 15. fixing sleeve; 16. linear motor; 2. clamping device; 3. movable block; 31. drive block; 32. clamping block; 33. guide column; 34. spring; 4. fixing block; 5. cutter; 6. storage container. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0022] Example: Reference Figure 1-5, A lotus pod picker, comprising a handle assembly 1, a clamping device 2 provided at the front end of the handle assembly 1 for picking lotus pods, and a driving member for driving the movement of the clamping device 2. The clamping device 2 includes a U-shaped fixed block 4 fixed on the handle assembly 1 and a movable block 3 slidably connected to the fixed block 4 for clamping the lotus pod stem. First, a person holds the handle assembly 1 by hand, and then places the lotus pod stem between the movable block 3 and the fixed block 4 from the side. After the driving member drives the movable block 3 to move, it cooperates with the fixed block 4 to clamp the lotus pod stem.

[0023] Reference Figure 1-5 , A cutter 5 for cutting the lotus pod stem is slidably provided on the fixed block 4; the lotus pod stem passes through between the fixed block 4 and the movable block 3. The driving member drives the movable block 3 to press the lotus pod stem against the fixed block 4, and at the same time, the driving member drives the cutter 5 to cut off the lotus pod stem. In this way, the lotus pod is separated. A receiver 6 is provided at a position on the fixed block 4 away from the notch of the fixed block 4. The receiver 6 is specifically a net-like pocket with an open upper end. When the lotus pod is separated from the stem, the fixed block 4 is manually tilted so that the lotus pod tilts towards the port of the receiver 6. At this time, the movable block 3 moves back, so that the movable block 3 and the fixed block 4 no longer clamp the lotus pod, and thus the lotus pod automatically falls into the receiver, and then the next lotus pod is picked.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-5 , A fixed sleeve 15 is fixed between the handle assembly 1 and the fixed block 4. The driving member is arranged in the fixed sleeve 15. The driving member is specifically a linear motor 16. The driving rod of the linear motor 16 is connected to the movable block 3, so as to realize the linear reciprocating movement of the movable block 3.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-5 , The handle assembly 1 includes an extension rod 12 fixed to the fixed sleeve 15, a grip 11 fixed to the end of the extension rod 12, and a power block 13 fixed to the grip 11. A manually driven switch 14 is installed on the grip 11. The power block 13, the switch 14, and the linear motor 16 are connected in series through wires, and the switch 14 controls the working state of the driving member. The switch 14 is specifically a three-position switch 14, which specifically corresponds to the forward rotation, reverse rotation, and stop rotation of the linear motor 16. The power block 13 is specifically a DC power supply.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-5The movable block 3 includes a clamping block 32 which is fixedly connected to the driving block 31 with the driving rod of the linear motor 16 and is slidably connected to the driving block 31. A guide column 33 is integrally provided on the clamping block 32 on one side close to the driving block 31. The guide column 33 is slidably connected to the driving block 31. A spring 34 is sleeved on the guide column 33. The two ends of the spring 34 respectively contact the clamping block 32 and the driving block 31. The cutter 5 is fixed on the driving block 31 and the cutter 5 slides through the clamping block 32. When the lotus stem is located between the clamping block 32 and the fixed block 4, the linear motor 16 drives the driving block 31 to approach the lotus stem. The clamping block 32 and the fixed block 4 first clamp the lotus stem. At this time, the driving block 31 continues to move, the clamping block 32 no longer moves, the spring 34 is compressed, and the cutter 5 continues to move to cut the stem. This arrangement ensures that the lotus is clamped first and then the stem is cut, avoiding cutting the stem first. The lotus directly falls into the water.

[0027] refer to Figure 1-5 The clamping block 32 and the fixing block 4 are both integrally provided with shark teeth on one surface that is butted against each other. The setting of the shark teeth increases the clamping force of the clamping block 32 and the fixing block 4 on the lotus head, thereby preventing the lotus head from separating from the fixing block 4.

[0028] The implementation principle of the above embodiment is: first move the fixed block 4 so that the lotus stem is located between the fixed block 4 and the movable block 3, manually press the switch 14, so that the linear motor 16 drives the movable block 3 to move and cooperate with the fixed block 4 to clamp the lotus stem, the cutter 5 then cuts the lotus stem, and finally tilts and flips the fixed block 4 so that the lotus falls into the collector 5.

[0029] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lotus pod picker, characterized in that: It includes a handle assembly (1), a clamping device (2) provided at the front end of the handle assembly (1) for picking lotus seedpods, and a driving member for driving the movement of the clamping device (2). The clamping device (2) includes a U-shaped fixed block (4) fixed on the handle assembly (1) and a movable block (3) slidably connected to the fixed block (4). A cutter (5) for cutting off the lotus stem is slidably provided on the fixed block (4). A receiving space for the lotus stem is provided between the fixed block (4) and the movable block (3). The movable block (3) is connected to the driving member, and the driving member drives the movable block (3) to press the lotus stem against the fixed block (4), and the driving member drives the cutter (5) to cut off the lotus stem. A fixed sleeve (15) is fixed between the handle assembly (1) and the fixed block (4). The driving member is arranged in the fixed sleeve (15). The driving member is specifically a linear motor (16), and the driving rod of the linear motor (16) is connected to the movable block (3). The movable block (3) includes a driving block (31) fixedly connected to the driving rod of the linear motor (16), and a clamping block (32) slidably connected to the driving block (31). A guiding column (33) is integrally provided on the clamping block (32). The guiding column (33) is slidably connected to the driving block (31). A spring (34) is sleeved on the guiding column (33). The two ends of the spring (34) are respectively abutted against the clamping block (32) and the driving block (31). The cutter (5) is fixed on the driving block (31) and the cutter (5) slidably passes through the clamping block (32).

2. The lotus pod picker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of shark teeth are provided on the movable block (3).

3. The lotus pod picker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle assembly (1) includes an extension rod (12) fixed to the fixed sleeve (15), a handle (11) fixed to the end of the extension rod (12), and a power supply block (13) fixed to the handle (11). A manually driven switch (14) is installed on the handle (11). The power supply block (13), the switch (14), and the driving member are connected in series through wires.

4. The lotus pod picker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A receiver (6) is fixed on the fixed block (4).

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