A hanging vine clamp and a hanging vine method

Abstract

This invention discloses a vine-hanging clamp and a vine-hanging method. The vine-hanging clamp includes a clamp body and an elastic element. The clamping end of the clamp body is used to clamp the vine-hanging rope. One end of the elastic element is connected to the clamp body, and the other end of the elastic element is bent into an open loop to fit into the main vine of the plant to be hung. In this application, the vine-hanging rope near the cucumber plant is clamped by the clamp body, and the cucumber plant is suspended by the open loop at the other end of the elastic element. Due to the elasticity of the elastic element itself, the opening at the open loop can be enlarged / reduced, allowing the elastic element to be fitted onto the cucumber plant. As the cucumber plant falls, the elastic element provides a buffering force for the plant, avoiding damage to the cucumber plant caused by the vine hanging. At the same time, it is simple, quick, and improves work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural production technology, and in particular to a vine-hanging clamp and a vine-hanging method. Background Technology

[0002] Cucumbers have strong growth ability and fast growth rate. Trellising is an essential agricultural operation in the growth process of cucumbers. In the current technology, farmers set up trellising ropes and use clips to clamp the trellising ropes, and then clamp the main cucumber vines at the same time. However, if the clips are too tight, they will cause damage to the plant. If the clips are too loose, the clamping points of the cucumber vines will still damage the plant as the main cucumber vines fall, which seriously affects the cucumber yield.

[0003] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and enhanced. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a vine-hanging clamp and a vine-hanging method, which aims to solve the problem that the existing clamps are unstable when clamping the vine-hanging rope and cucumber main vine, and cause damage to the plant.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] Firstly, a vine-hanging clip, characterized in that it comprises:

[0007] The clamp body has a clamping end for clamping the vine rope;

[0008] An elastic element, one end of which is connected to the clamp body, and the other end of which is bent into an open loop to fit into the main vine of the plant to be hung.

[0009] As a further improved technical solution, the clamp body includes:

[0010] First clip;

[0011] The second clamping piece is rotatably connected to the first clamping piece via a round rod;

[0012] A torsion spring, one end of which abuts against the first clamping plate, and the other end of which abuts against the second clamping plate, and the elastic element is connected to the torsion spring.

[0013] As a further improved technical solution, an anti-slip strip is provided at the end of the first clip facing the second clip.

[0014] As a further improved technical solution, the second clip has a groove at one end facing the first clip, the groove corresponding to the anti-slip strip, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove is larger than that of the anti-slip strip.

[0015] As a further improved technical solution, the elastic element includes a connecting rod portion and a ring portion. One end of the connecting rod portion is connected to the torsion spring, and the other end of the connecting rod portion is connected to the ring portion, wherein the ring portion is an open ring.

[0016] As a further improved technical solution, a hook is provided at the end of the annular portion opposite to the connecting rod portion, and the hook is used to hook the connecting rod portion to close the annular portion.

[0017] As a further improved technical solution, the first clip and the second clip are made of polypropylene material.

[0018] Secondly, a vine-hanging method, applied to the vine-hanging clip as described above, includes:

[0019] Obtain the vine support points for the plant;

[0020] Attach the elastic element to the vine-hanging point on the plant, and clamp the clip body to the corresponding position on the vine-hanging rope.

[0021] As a further improved technical solution, the method for obtaining the plant vine support point includes:

[0022] Determine the plant growth point based on the plant's growth trend and preset height value;

[0023] The point where the first leaf below the plant's growing point connects to the main vine is designated as the vine-hanging point.

[0024] As a further improved technical solution, based on the plant's growth trend and preset height value, the plant growth point is determined as follows:

[0025] The preset height value is 1.8 meters to 2 meters;

[0026] The plant's growth point is located at the preset height value corresponding to the main vine.

[0027] The technical solution adopted in this invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] In this application, the clamp body holds the vine rope near the cucumber plant, and the cucumber plant is suspended by the open ring at the other end of the elastic element. Due to the elasticity of the elastic element itself, the opening at the open ring can be enlarged / reduced, and the elastic element is fitted onto the cucumber plant. As the cucumber plant falls, the elastic element provides a buffering force for the plant, avoiding damage to the cucumber plant caused by the vine. At the same time, it is simple, quick and convenient, and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vine-hanging clip provided by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the clip body structure of a vine hanging clip provided by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic element structure of a vine-hanging clamp provided by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the specific usage of a vine-hanging clip provided by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 The diagram illustrates the steps of a vine-hanging method provided by this invention.

[0034] 1. Hanging rope; 2. Clip body; 3. Elastic element; 4. First clip; 5. Second clip; 6. Torsion spring; 7. Anti-slip strip; 8. Groove; 9. Protrusion; 10. Through groove; 11. Connecting rod; 12. Ring; 13. Hook. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and effects of this invention clearer and more explicit, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0036] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0037] It should also be noted that the same or similar reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention correspond to the same or similar components; in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting the present patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] Cucumbers are vigorous and fast-growing plants, and trellising is an essential agricultural practice. In the past, farmers used trellising ropes to bind the main vines, which often resulted in injury to the plants and increased susceptibility to disease. Furthermore, the traditional method involved first tying the rope to the base of the cucumber plant, then, as the plant grew, wrapping the cucumber around the rope. Once the cucumber grew taller than the wire supporting the rope, the rope was untied, and the cucumber was allowed to fall. The main stem was then tied back to the base of the plant. This binding-untying method... - The re-tying method is difficult to operate, labor-intensive, and it is hard to guarantee the height of the vines. During management, excessive vine pruning often occurs, causing the cucumber plants to rest for several days after each vine pruning, which seriously affects the yield. In the existing technology, some farmers use clips to hold the vine-hanging rope and the main cucumber vine on the same side. If the clips are too tight when pruning the vines, it will cause damage to the plant. If the clips are too loose, the clamping point of the clips will still damage the plant as the cucumber vine falls, which seriously affects the cucumber yield.

[0040] Therefore, this application aims to provide a solution that can solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the details of which will be described in subsequent embodiments.

[0041] Please see Figures 1-5 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vine-hanging clip provided by the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the clip body structure of a vine hanging clip provided by the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic element structure of a vine-hanging clamp provided by the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the specific usage of a vine-hanging clip provided by the present invention; Figure 5 This invention provides a step diagram of a vine-hanging method. The invention provides a vine-hanging clamp and a vine-hanging method. In a first aspect, a vine-hanging clamp includes a clamp body 2 and an elastic element 3. The clamping end of the clamp body 2 is used to clamp the vine-hanging rope 1. One end of the elastic element 3 is connected to the clamp body 2, and the other end of the elastic element 3 is bent into an open loop to engage with the main vine of the plant to be hung.

[0042] The working principle of the vine-hanging clip provided in this embodiment is as follows: When in use, the opening of the opening ring at one end of the elastic element 3 can be manually opened to open the opening that can be put on the outside of the cucumber plant, and then put on the vine-hanging position of the cucumber plant. At the same time, the clip body 2 is clamped to the vine-hanging rope 1 near the main vine, and the position of the other end of the elastic element 3 is fixed, thus completing the vine-hanging treatment of the cucumber plant.

[0043] The beneficial effects of the vine-hanging clamp provided in this embodiment are at least as follows: In this application, the clamp body 2 clamps the vine-hanging rope 1 near the cucumber plant, and the cucumber plant is suspended by the open ring at the other end of the elastic member 3. Due to the elasticity of the elastic member 3 itself, the opening at the open ring can be enlarged / reduced, and the elastic member 3 is fitted onto the cucumber plant. As the cucumber plant falls, the elastic member 3 provides a buffer force for the plant, avoiding damage to the cucumber plant caused by the vine hanging. At the same time, it is simple and quick, improving work efficiency.

[0044] In an embodiment of the present invention, the elastic element 3 has a circular cross-section, that is, the elastic element 3 is cylindrical in shape, and the outer surface of the cylinder has no sharp edges, which can avoid damage to the plant.

[0045] One embodiment of the present invention, participating Figure 2 The clamp body 2 includes a first clamping piece 4, a second clamping piece 5, and a torsion spring 6. The second clamping piece 5 is rotatably connected to the first clamping piece 4 via a round rod (not shown in the figure). One end of the torsion spring 6 abuts against the first clamping piece 4, and the other end of the torsion spring 6 abuts against the second clamping piece 5. The elastic element 3 is connected to the torsion spring 6. The middle parts of the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 are rotatably connected by the round rod, so that the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 can rotate relative to each other around the round rod. The two ends of the torsion spring 6 abut against the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5. When clamping the hanging rope 1, one end of the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 can be pinched to clamp the hanging rope 1. The elastic force of the torsion spring 6 makes the clamping of the hanging rope 1 more stable.

[0046] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first clip 4 and the second clip 5 are 4.5 cm long and 3 cm wide.

[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, the torsion spring 6 is made of high carbon steel. High carbon steel has good wear resistance and high hardness, which can improve the stability of the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 when clamping the vine rope 1. It also has good wear resistance and can adapt to long-term operation.

[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first clip 4 and the second clip 5 are made of polypropylene. Polypropylene is a thermoplastic synthetic resin with good heat resistance and high wear resistance. In the process of cucumber cultivation, it is generally grown in greenhouses where the heat is high. Using polypropylene can improve the service life of the first clip 4 and the second clip 5, allowing the vine clamp to be reused and reducing cost consumption.

[0049] It should be understood that the above description of the materials used for the torsion spring 6, the first clamping plate 4, and the second clamping plate 5 is only one embodiment of the present invention. The torsion spring 6 may also be made of other materials with high wear resistance and hardness to ensure the stability of the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 when clamping the vine rope 1. Furthermore, the first clamping plate 4 and the second clamping plate 5 may also be made of other materials with good heat resistance and high wear resistance to ensure the stability of the cucumber vine trellising process.

[0050] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 2 The first clamping piece 4 has an anti-slip strip 7 at one end facing the second clamping piece 5. During the process of trellising cucumber plants, the trellising rope 1 is generally made of polyethylene material. During the clamping process of the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5, relative slippage is inevitable, which leads to unstable trellising and damage to the cucumber plants. The anti-slip strip 7 on the first clamping piece 4 can reduce the probability of relative slippage between the clamping piece and the trellising rope 1, thereby reducing damage to the cucumber plants.

[0051] An embodiment of the present invention is described below. Figure 2 The second clamping piece 5 has a groove 8 at one end facing the first clamping piece 4. The groove 8 corresponds to the anti-slip strip 7, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove 8 is larger than that of the anti-slip strip 7. When the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 clamp the hanging rope 1, the hanging rope 1 is arranged in a serpentine shape between the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 under the combined action of the anti-slip strip 7 and the groove 8. This increases the contact area between the hanging rope 1 and the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5, thereby increasing the relative friction between the hanging rope 1 and the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5, so that the hanging vine is more stable and the cucumber plant is not damaged due to the hanging vine clamp slipping.

[0052] In an embodiment of the present invention, see [reference] Figure 2 A protrusion 9 is provided at the clamping point of the first clamping piece 4, and a through groove 10 is provided at the clamping point of the second clamping piece 5. The through groove 10 cooperates with the protrusion 9. The cross-section of the protrusion 9 is semi-circular and is arranged parallel to the vine rope 1. Correspondingly, the cross-section of the through groove 10 is also semi-circular to cooperate with the protrusion 9. When clamping the vine rope 1, if the vine rope 1 slips to the side, the vine rope 1 will first pass through the protrusion 9 and the through groove 10. Under the elastic force of the torsion spring 6, and due to the semi-circular arrangement of the protrusion 9 and the through groove 10, the vine rope 1 can be clamped into the through groove 10 to prevent the vine rope 1 from falling off due to unstable factors, thereby improving the stability of the vine clamp during the vine hanging process.

[0053] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 3The elastic element 3 includes a connecting rod portion 11 and a ring portion 12. One end of the connecting rod portion 11 is connected to the torsion spring 6, and the other end of the connecting rod portion 11 is connected to the ring portion 12. The ring portion 12 is an open ring. In an embodiment of the present invention, a hook 13 is provided at the end of the ring portion 12 facing away from the connecting rod portion 11. The hook 13 is used to hook the connecting rod portion 11 to close the ring portion 12. When trellising the vine, after manually opening the ring portion 12 and putting it on the main vine, the hook 13 can be twisted to hook the connecting rod portion 11, forming a closed ring that surrounds the main vine, preventing the main vine from falling off from the opening and causing trellising failure and damage to the plant.

[0054] In an embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the ring portion 12 is 2 cm, the thickness is 5 mm, and the total length of the elastic element 3 is 6 cm, so as to protect the stem of the main vine of the cucumber and reduce plant damage.

[0055] Secondly, see Figure 5 A vine-hanging method, applied to the vine-hanging clip as described above, comprising:

[0056] S1. Obtain the vine support point for the plant;

[0057] Specifically, before trellising cucumbers, the cucumbers should be planted using coconut coir as a substrate. After planting, promptly remove the lateral buds on the rootstock to maintain the growth of the main stem of the cucumber, and remove the lateral branches to maintain apical dominance. After watering after planting, implement water control management to promote root growth; control water for 5-7 days, and then implement normal water and fertilizer management, irrigating as needed; before fruit setting, prune the cucumbers, removing all lateral buds, tendrils, and male flowers, leaving only a single main stem, and also removing all female flowers below 6-7 leaves to ensure vegetative growth first.

[0058] Subsequently, obtaining the vine-hanging points for the plants also included:

[0059] Determine the plant growth point based on the plant's growth trend and preset height value;

[0060] The point where the first leaf below the plant's growing point connects to the main vine is designated as the vine-hanging point.

[0061] Specifically, when the cucumber plant grows to 6-7 leaves, the highest point of the cucumber plant is determined as the growth point. Based on this growth point, the first flattened leaf below the growth point is designated as the trellising point. Trellising is then carried out. Since the cucumber plant is constantly growing, its growth point is constantly changing. After each growth period, a height value is preset based on the height of the cucumber plant after growth, and the highest point of the cucumber plant is designated as the growth point based on the preset height value. Then, the area below the first flattened leaf below the highest point of the cucumber plant is designated as the trellising point for trellising.

[0062] Furthermore, determining the plant growth point based on the plant's growth trend and a preset height value includes:

[0063] Based on the growth trend of the plants, when the cucumber plants grow to 2 meters or higher, the preset height value is lower than the height of the plant's top. When the cucumber plants grow to 2 meters or higher, the preset height value is 1.8 meters to 2 meters, and the cucumber growth point is fixed at 1.8 meters to 2 meters of the main vine to facilitate subsequent vine descent.

[0064] S2. Attach the elastic element to the vine-hanging point of the plant, and clamp the clip body to the corresponding position of the vine-hanging point on the vine-hanging rope.

[0065] Specifically, when trellising the cucumber plants, employees manually pry open the circular ring 12 and place it on the cucumber plant. Then, they hook the hook 13 onto the connecting rod 11 to fix the circular ring 12, forming a closed loop. The trellising rope 1 is then clamped in the anti-slip strip 7 and groove 8 at the clamping end of the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 to complete the trellising. As the cucumber plants grow, this trellising process needs to be repeated at least four times to ensure efficient trellising of the cucumber plants.

[0066] When the cucumbers grow to the required height (1.8m-2m), stop moving them upwards, fix the vine hanging point, and fix the vine clamps to the vine hanging rope 1 according to the vine hanging point, keep the vine clamps of the whole greenhouse at a uniform height, and then carry out operations such as lowering the vines.

[0067] After the cucumber plants have completed the trellising process, when the cucumbers enter the fruit-setting stage, remove all male flowers, lateral branches, and tendrils. Depending on the temperature and plant growth, remove one cucumber every 3-4 leaves. During the fruit-setting period, strengthen water and fertilizer management, increasing irrigation volume and EC (ecological energy). During this period, maintain daytime temperatures between 25-32℃ and nighttime temperatures between 14-18℃. Clean and replace the greenhouse film promptly to ensure light transmittance. Adjust the irrigation EC continuously according to the cucumber plant height; generally adjust to 2.6 in summer and 2.8 in winter, without further increases. The fertilizer element ratio during the cucumber fruit-setting period should be (N:P:K:Ca:Mg:S = 26:4:27:27:7:9). Regularly test the irrigation solution and return solution during the planting process, and adjust the fertilizer formula as needed.

[0068] The structure and function of the vine-hanging clip in this embodiment of the invention will be described in detail below, taking into account specific usage scenarios:

[0069] To demonstrate the beneficial effects of the vine-hanging clip and vine-hanging method of the present invention, a comparative experiment was conducted based on the above-described vine-hanging method, as follows:

[0070] Experimental Design:

[0071] Method 1: Traditional method of hanging vegetable vines with ropes;

[0072] Process 2: The vine-hanging method described in this invention;

[0073] Each experimental treatment was replicated three times. The plot area was 36m2, and 96 plants were planted in each plot. All other planting management and environmental conditions were the same.

[0074] Experimental results:

[0075] The experimental plots using the vine-hanging and vine-dropping method described in this invention require the cultivation of the cucumber main stem and the removal of lateral branches. When the cucumber has 6-7 leaves, the vine-hanging clips and vine-hanging ropes are used together to hang the cucumber stem below the growing point and below the first leaf, thus suspending the plant. As the cucumber plant grows, the vine-hanging clips are continuously moved upwards until the cucumber reaches the required height (1.8m-2m), at which point they are no longer moved upwards, maintaining a uniform height for all the vine-hanging clips in the greenhouse. As the cucumber continues to grow, when there is 30cm above the vine-hanging clips, the vines are lowered. The lowering height is the same as the fixed position of the clips, avoiding excessive vine lowering each time which could cause the cucumber to give up. The vine-hanging clips in the greenhouse are maintained at a uniform height. The first vine-hanging operation takes 70 minutes, and each subsequent vine-hanging and vine-dropping operation takes 50 minutes, making the operation relatively fast.

[0076] In the experimental plot using the traditional vine-raising method, when the vines began to be trained with 6-7 leaves, the first tying and training of the vines took 100 minutes, and each subsequent tying and training took 70 minutes. When the plant height reached 200cm, the tying, training, and training began, and each training and training took 120 minutes. This was very labor-intensive and easily damaged the plant stems, causing diseases.

[0077] Experimental results:

[0078] project Process 1 Process 2 Single fruit weight (g) 96 105 Total output (kg) 290 325

[0079] The experimental results of the above embodiments show that the cucumber vine trellising and vine dropping methods described in this invention improve work efficiency, increase yield, reduce the probability of disease occurrence, reduce plant protection costs, and have significant economic benefits.

[0080] In summary, this invention provides a vine-hanging clamp and a vine-hanging method. The vine-hanging clamp includes a clamp body 2 and an elastic element 3. The clamping end of the clamp body 2 is used to clamp the vine-hanging rope 1. One end of the elastic element 3 is connected to the clamp body 2, and the other end of the elastic element 3 is bent into an open loop to engage with the main vine of the plant to be hung. In this application, the clamp body 2 clamps the vine-hanging rope 1 near the cucumber plant, and the cucumber plant is suspended by the open loop at the other end of the elastic element 3. Due to the elasticity of the elastic element 3, the opening at the open loop can be enlarged / reduced, allowing the elastic element 3 to be fitted onto the cucumber plant. As the cucumber plant falls, the elastic element 3 provides cushioning, preventing damage to the cucumber plant caused by the vine hanging. Simultaneously, it is simple, quick, and improves work efficiency.

[0081] Other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the solutions disclosed herein. This invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the claims.

Claims

1. A vine-hanging clip, characterized in that, It includes: The clamp body has a clamping end for clamping the vine rope; An elastic element, one end of which is connected to the clamp body, and the other end of which is bent into an open loop to fit into the main vine of the plant to be hung. The clamp body includes: First clip; The second clamping piece is rotatably connected to the first clamping piece via a round rod; A torsion spring, one end of which abuts against the first clamping plate, and the other end of which abuts against the second clamping plate, and the elastic element is connected to the torsion spring; The elastic element includes a connecting rod portion and a ring portion. One end of the connecting rod portion is connected to the torsion spring, and the other end of the connecting rod portion is connected to the ring portion. The ring portion is an open ring. The annular portion is provided with a hook at one end opposite to the connecting rod portion. The hook is used to hook the connecting rod portion to close the annular portion. The end of the first clip facing the second clip has an anti-slip strip; The second clip has a groove at one end facing the first clip, the groove corresponding to the anti-slip strip, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the groove is larger than that of the anti-slip strip; The first clamping piece has a protrusion at its clamping point, and the second clamping piece has a through groove at its clamping point, with the protrusion engaging with the through groove.

2. The vine clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clip and the second clip are made of polypropylene material.

3. A method for trellising vines, applied to the trellising clamp as described in any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The vine-hanging method includes: Obtain the vine support points for the plant; Attach the elastic element to the vine-hanging point on the plant, and clamp the clip body to the corresponding position on the vine-hanging rope.

4. The vine-hanging method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The points for obtaining plant vine support points include: Determine the plant growth point based on the plant's growth trend and preset height value; The point where the first leaf below the plant's growing point connects to the main vine is designated as the vine-hanging point.

5. The vine-hanging method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The process of determining the plant growth point based on the plant's growth trend and a preset height value includes: The preset height value is 1.8 meters to 2 meters; The plant's growth point is located at the preset height value corresponding to the main vine.

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