Garlic digging head and garlic digging method

Abstract

This invention proposes a garlic-digging hoe and method, belonging to the field of agricultural tool technology. It includes a connecting rod with shovel plates fixedly connected to both sides. A curved neck is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting rod, and a curved rod is fixedly connected to the other end of the curved neck. A hoe handle is connected to the other end of the curved rod, and a hoe rod is detachably inserted inside the hoe handle. In use, the shovel plates are inserted into the soil and then pulled. During the pulling process, the garlic root is severed, and the garlic head is arched, facilitating subsequent collection. Using the shovel plates allows for the simultaneous digging of two rows of garlic, improving production efficiency and facilitating the complete collection of garlic during harvest, reducing the labor intensity of manual harvesting. This garlic-digging hoe is low in cost and easy to use. While the shovel plates are moving, after severing the garlic head, the hoe rod is pulled further, arching the garlic head and loosening the soil, effectively avoiding mechanical damage to the garlic and improving the yield of high-quality garlic.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of agricultural tools technology, specifically relating to a garlic-digging hoe and a garlic-digging method. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional garlic harvesting methods generally include manual harvesting and machine harvesting. Manual harvesting involves people using shovels to dig the garlic cloves out of the soil one by one. This method is labor-intensive, easily leading to back strain for workers, and has low production efficiency. Because the harvest period is relatively concentrated, a large number of people are needed to work quickly, and labor costs are increasing year by year.

[0003] For the reasons mentioned above, modern agricultural tool manufacturing technology has been continuously improving, and a garlic harvesting machine has been developed. However, the garlic harvesting period is short, and there is only demand for a short period of time. Purchasing or renting a garlic harvesting machine is too costly for farmers, which may result in less profit. In addition, the garlic harvester is difficult to operate and requires a certain level of proficiency. Otherwise, it may cause mechanical damage to the garlic bulbs during the harvesting process.

[0004] In general, using garlic harvesting machines can reduce the garlic harvesting time to some extent and make it easier to collect all the garlic during the harvest season. However, the cost of using these machines is high and their usage frequency is low, making them unaffordable for most farmers. Furthermore, the yield of high-quality garlic after harvesting is not as good as that of manual harvesting.

[0005] Combining the pain points of the two mentioned above, a garlic-digging hoe was developed, which can effectively solve the problems of high labor intensity, low production efficiency, and the need for a large number of workers to work quickly due to the short harvest period; as well as the problems of high cost, high learning difficulty, and easy mechanical damage to garlic bulbs caused by using garlic harvesters. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the problems existing in the prior art, a garlic-digging hoe and a garlic-digging method are provided.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0008] This technical solution proposes a garlic-digging hoe, including:

[0009] The hoe handle has a curved shaft connected to it, a curved neck is fixedly connected to the curved shaft, a connecting part is fixedly connected to the curved neck, and shovel plates are fixedly connected to both ends of the connecting part.

[0010] Preferably, the bent rod has a support point for resisting the soil, and the front end of the shovel plate has a shovel plate end point for cutting off the root of the garlic bulb. The support point resists the soil to control the distance the shovel plate end point penetrates into the soil. The distance between the support point and the shovel plate end point forms the garlic inlet.

[0011] Preferably, the shovel plate has a wedge-shaped structure, and the top surface of the shovel plate has an upwardly protruding bulge located at the rear end of the shovel plate.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting part is fixedly connected to a hoe handle, and the hoe rod is detachably connected inside the hoe handle.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting part is a wedge-shaped rod structure.

[0014] Preferably, the cross-section of the bend is fan-shaped.

[0015] Preferably, the shovel plate and the protrusion are integrally formed; the bend, the bend, and the hoe handle are integrally formed; the shovel plate is fixed to both sides of the connecting part by welding, and the bend and the connecting part are fixed by welding.

[0016] This invention also proposes a method for digging garlic using a garlic-digging hoe, comprising the following steps:

[0017] S1: Insert the end of the shovel at an angle into the soil behind the two rows of garlic bulbs;

[0018] S2; At this point, the bent rod rests against the soil as a support point, and the end of the shovel is located at the root of the garlic bulb;

[0019] S3: Pull the hoe handle, and under the force of the support point, the shovel plate will move horizontally and linearly. During the movement, the end of the shovel plate will cut off the root of the garlic.

[0020] S4: Continue pulling the hoe handle. The bulge will break off the garlic bulb at the root and lift up the soil, loosening the soil around the garlic bulb.

[0021] S5: Continue pulling the hoe handle between the two rows of garlic heads to arch up both rows of garlic heads;

[0022] S6: Tuck the garlic cloves that have bulged up.

[0023] Preferably, when the hoe handle is pulled, an angle α is formed between the hoe handle and the soil surface, and the angle α is an acute angle; when pulled, the support point in the curved handle abuts against the soil to prevent the hoe plate from floating or sinking during the movement.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0025] 1. This invention designs a garlic-digging hoe, which connects two shovel plates via a connecting part. A curved neck is fixedly attached to the connecting part, and a curved rod is fixedly attached to the other end of the curved neck. The other end of the curved rod is connected to the hoe handle and the hoe pole. When digging, the two shovel plates can simultaneously dig up two rows of garlic bulbs, improving production efficiency and facilitating the collection of all garlic during harvest, thus reducing the labor intensity of manual harvesting. This garlic-digging hoe is low in cost and easy to use. When the shovel plates are pulled, after breaking off the garlic bulbs, continued pulling causes the garlic bulbs to arch up, loosening the soil and effectively avoiding mechanical damage to the garlic bulbs, thereby improving the yield of high-quality garlic.

[0026] 2. This invention includes a curved rod. When the hoe is pulled, the contact point between the curved rod and the soil forms a support point, causing the shovel plate to bear downward force and effectively preventing the shovel plate from floating upward during the pulling process. Simultaneously, a garlic inlet is formed between this support point and the end point of the shovel plate. The garlic cloves, with their roots severed, slide relative to the shovel plate through this inlet. This support point can also be used to control the distance between itself and the end point of the shovel plate. When the support point touches the soil surface, the end point of the shovel plate is precisely at the root of the garlic clove. The force exerted by the support point effectively prevents the shovel plate from inserting too deeply into the soil, making pulling difficult, while also preventing the shovel plate from inserting too shallowly and damaging the garlic cloves.

[0027] 3. In this invention, the shovel plate has a wedge-shaped structure, which facilitates its insertion into the soil. When the shovel plate moves within the soil, it reduces the resistance from the soil, making the movement of the shovel plate more effortless. Simultaneously, the top surface of the shovel plate has a protrusion that enhances its resistance to deformation. During the movement of the shovel plate, the protrusion also arches the garlic cloves, loosening the soil around them and facilitating subsequent collection.

[0028] 4. In this invention, the connecting part has a wedge-shaped structure, which reduces the contact area with the soil during movement, effectively reducing resistance and making it easier to pull. Simultaneously, the cross-section of the bend has a fan-shaped structure, further reducing resistance. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of part A in section 1.

[0032] Figure 3 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section of the bent neck portion in this invention.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the garlic-digging process according to the present invention.

[0035] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of the location of the central support point.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 1. Connecting part; 2. Shovel plate; 21. Protrusion; 3. Neck bend; 4. Bend; 5. Hoe handle; 6. Hoe handle; 7. Soil; 8. Garlic bulb;

[0038] b. Support point; c. End point of the shovel plate. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this invention more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present simultaneously. When a component is considered to be "set" on another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intermediate component present simultaneously.

[0041] Furthermore, terms such as “long,” “short,” “inner,” and “outer” indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the purpose of describing the present invention and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have this specific orientation or operate in a specific orientational configuration. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations of the present invention.

[0042] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0043] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment proposes a garlic-digging hoe, which includes:

[0044] The hoe handle 6 is connected to a bent rod 4, the bent rod 4 is fixedly connected to a bend 3, the bend 3 is fixedly connected to a connecting part 1, and the two ends of the connecting part 1 are fixedly connected to a shovel plate 2.

[0045] Among them, the curved rod 4 is a round rod. When the end of the shovel plate 2 is inserted into the soil 7 and is at the root of the garlic bulb 8, the curved rod 4 rests on the soil 7 to form a support point b, which pulls the shovel plate 2 forward. This can prevent the shovel plate 2 from floating or sinking during the process, thus reducing the efficiency of garlic digging.

[0046] The cross-section of the bent neck 3 is fan-shaped. During the process of inserting the shovel plate 2 and the connecting part 1 into the soil 7, the bent neck 3 will also be in the soil 7. When the shovel plate 2 is pulled to move, the bent neck 3 with the fan-shaped cross-section can also reduce the contact area with the soil 7 while moving in the soil 7, thus making the movement of the shovel plate 2 more effortless.

[0047] The connecting part 1 is a wedge-shaped rod structure similar to a knife edge, with a length of 10cm. This wedge-shaped structure can increase the cutting force on the soil 7, making it easier to insert into the soil 7. At the same time, the wedge-shaped structure reduces the contact area between the end of the connecting part 1 and the soil 7 during the pulling process, which can effectively reduce resistance and make it easier to move.

[0048] In this embodiment, the shovel 2 is a rectangular structure with a length of 8cm and a width of 7cm. The shovel 2 has a wedge-shaped structure similar to a knife edge. During the garlic-digging process, the shovel 2 is first inserted into the soil 7, and then pulled within the soil 7. The wedge shape of the shovel 2 facilitates its insertion into the soil 7, while reducing the contact area between the end of the shovel 2 and the soil 7 during pulling, thus reducing resistance and requiring less effort. Simultaneously, this wedge shape helps the shovel 2 quickly cut off the root of the garlic clove 8 during pulling, making it easier to subsequently lift the garlic clove 8.

[0049] Furthermore, the top surface of the shovel plate 2 has an upwardly protruding bulge 21, which is located at the rear end of the shovel plate 2. The bulge 21 and the shovel plate 2 are integrally die-cast. The wedge-shaped structure of the shovel plate 2 with the bulge 21 has stronger resistance to deformation, which can ensure the strength of the shovel plate 2 during the pulling process and extend its service life.

[0050] To facilitate installation and use of this product, a hoe handle 5 is fixedly connected to the bent rod 4, and a hoe shaft 6 is detachably connected inside the hoe handle 5. The shovel plate 2 and the protrusion 21 are integrally formed; the bend neck 3, the bent rod 4, and the hoe handle 5 are integrally formed; the shovel plate 2 is fixed to both sides of the connecting part 1 by welding, and the bend neck 3 is fixed to the connecting part 1 by welding.

[0051] Reference Appendix Figure 6The bent rod 4 and the bent neck 3 are fixedly connected to form an S-shaped structure. The bent neck 3 has a support point b for resisting the soil 7, and the front end of the shovel plate 2 has a shovel plate end point c for cutting off the root of the garlic bulb 8. The support point b resists the soil 7 to control the distance the shovel plate end point c penetrates into the soil, and a garlic inlet is formed between the support point b and the shovel plate end point c. When the support point b resists the soil 7, the position of the shovel plate end point c is exactly at the root of the garlic bulb 8. When the shovel plate end point c is pulled, the force of the support point b will cause it to travel along the horizontal dotted line in the figure and directly cut off the root of the garlic bulb 8. During the movement, the garlic bulb 8 with the root cut off slides relative to the shovel plate 2 from the garlic inlet. The force of the support point b can effectively prevent the shovel plate 2 from inserting too deeply into the soil 7, which would make pulling difficult, and at the same time, it can also prevent the shovel plate 2 from inserting too shallowly into the soil 7, which would damage the garlic bulb 8.

[0052] Overall, the two shovels 2 can simultaneously arch up two rows of garlic bulbs 8, greatly improving digging efficiency, reducing the labor intensity of manual harvesting, and facilitating the harvesting of all garlic bulbs 8 within a shorter harvest period. The two shovels 2 are connected by the connecting part 1, and the curved neck 3 is positioned between the two shovels 2. This effectively prevents obstruction and interference with the arched garlic bulbs 8 during the arching process, thus preventing damage. During the arching process, with the curved rod 4 as the fulcrum b, the lever principle ensures that the shovels 2 remain within the soil 7 during the arching process, effectively preventing the shovels 2 from floating upwards.

[0053] In terms of details, the shovel plate 2 has a wedge-shaped structure, which reduces the resistance between the shovel plate 2 and the soil 7 during insertion or pulling, making it easier to pull. The top of the shovel plate 2 has a protrusion 21, which further arches the garlic bulb 8 during pulling, and also loosens the soil 7 around the garlic bulb 8. The protrusion 21 also increases the strength of the shovel plate 2 and improves its resistance to deformation. The connecting part 1 has a wedge-shaped structure, which reduces resistance during insertion and pulling, thus accelerating digging efficiency. The cross-section of the bend 3 is fan-shaped, which reduces the resistance between the bend 3 and the soil 7 during pulling, making it easier to pull.

[0054] This invention also proposes a method for digging garlic using a garlic-digging hoe, which includes the following steps:

[0055] S1: Insert the end of the shovel 2 at an angle into the soil 7 behind the two rows of garlic bulbs 8;

[0056] At this time, the end of the hoe is located at the root of the garlic clove 8, the rear half of the shovel 2 is above the soil surface 7, and the curved neck 3 is located between the two garlic cloves 8 to avoid interfering with the garlic cloves 8 and causing them to be mechanically damaged during the pulling process.

[0057] S2; At this time, the bent rod 4 is supported by the soil 7 as the support point b, and the end of the shovel plate 2 is located at the root of the garlic bulb 8;

[0058] S3: Pull the hoe handle 6 to make the shovel plate 2 move horizontally and linearly. During the movement, the end of the shovel plate 2 will cut off the root of the garlic clove 8.

[0059] When the hoe handle 6 is pulled, an angle α is formed between the hoe handle 6 and the surface of the soil 7. The angle α is an acute angle. The point where the bent handle 4 contacts the top surface of the soil 7 is the support point b. While controlling the end point c of the shovel plate to cut off the root of the garlic bulb 8, the shovel plate 2 is prevented from floating or sinking during the pulling process.

[0060] S4: Continue pulling the hoe handle 6, the convex bump 21 will arch up the garlic bulb 8 and soil 7 that have been cut off at the root, so that the soil 7 around the garlic bulb 8 is loosened;

[0061] S5: Continuously pull the hoe handle 6 between the two rows of garlic heads 8 to arch up all the garlic heads 8;

[0062] S6: Tuck in the bulb 8 after it has arched up;

[0063] Since the roots of the garlic bulb 8 have been cut off after it has arched up, and the surrounding soil 7 is relatively loose, the garlic bulb 8 can be removed quickly and conveniently by manually or by machine pulling up the garlic sprouts.

[0064] After the garlic bulbs 8 have been uprooted, the soil 7 is relatively loose, so they can be easily pulled up by hand or machine. After pulling them up, the soil 7 on the outside of the garlic bulbs 8 is cleaned and collected for further processing.

[0065] The garlic-digging hoe designed in this invention, combined with the above-mentioned garlic-digging method, can dig up two rows of garlic bulbs 8 at the same time, which improves the yield efficiency, facilitates the rapid collection of all garlic bulbs 8 during the harvest period, reduces the labor intensity of manual collection, and is simple and easy to operate, with low harvesting costs, while avoiding mechanical problems caused to the garlic bulbs 8.

[0066] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garlic-digging hoe, characterized in that, include: Hoe handle (6), hoe handle (6) is connected to a bent rod (4), bent rod (4) is fixedly connected to a bend (3), bend (3) is fixedly connected to a connecting part (1), and the two ends of the connecting part (1) are fixedly connected to a shovel plate (2). The connecting part (1) is fixedly connected to the hoe handle (5), and the hoe rod (6) is detachably connected inside the hoe handle (5). The curved rod (4) has a support point (b) for resisting the soil (7). When the hoe rod (6) is pulled, the shovel plate (2) is subjected to downward force. The front end of the shovel plate (2) has a shovel plate end point (c) for cutting off the root of the garlic bulb (8). The support point (b) resists the soil (7) to control the distance of the shovel plate end point (c) into the soil (7), so that the shovel plate end point (c) is just at the root of the garlic bulb, preventing the shovel plate (2) from being inserted into the soil (7) too deep or too shallow. The distance between the support point (b) and the shovel plate end point (c) forms the garlic inlet. The shovel plate (2) has a wedge-shaped structure. The top surface of the shovel plate (2) has an upwardly protruding bulge (21), which is located at the rear end of the shovel plate (2).

2. The garlic-digging hoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting part (1) is a wedge-shaped rod structure.

3. The garlic-digging hoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the bent neck (3) is fan-shaped.

4. A garlic-digging hoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shovel plate (2) and the convex bulge (21) are integrally formed; the curved neck (3), the curved rod (4) and the hoe handle (5) are integrally formed; the shovel plate (2) is fixed to both sides of the connecting part (1) by welding, and the curved neck (3) and the connecting part (1) are fixed by welding.

5. A method for digging garlic using a garlic-digging hoe, characterized in that, The garlic-digging hoe according to claim 4 comprises the following steps: S1: Insert the end of the shovel (2) obliquely into the soil (7) behind the two rows of garlic bulbs (8); S2; At this time, the bent rod (4) is supported by the soil (7) as the support point (b), and the end of the shovel is located at the root of the garlic (8); S3: Pull the hoe handle (6), and under the force of the support point (b), the shovel plate (2) moves horizontally and linearly. During the movement, the end of the shovel plate (2) will cut off the root of the garlic (8). S4: Continue pulling the hoe handle (6), the bulge (21) will arch up the garlic bulb (8) and soil (7) that have been cut off at the root, so that the soil (7) around the garlic bulb (8) is loosened; S5: Continue to pull the hoe handle (6) between the two rows of garlic heads (8) to arch up all the garlic heads (8); S6: Put away the garlic cloves (8) that have arched up.

6. The method for digging garlic using a garlic-digging hoe according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the hoe handle (6) is pulled, an angle α is formed between the hoe handle (6) and the soil surface. The angle α is an acute angle. When the hoe handle (6) is pulled, the support point (b) in the bent handle (4) presses against the soil (7) to prevent the shovel plate (2) from floating or sinking during the movement.

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