A cucumber growth shaping device

Abstract

This invention provides a cucumber growth shaping device, comprising a bag, an inner layer on one side of the bag, the inner layer wrapping inside the bag; a shaping mechanism for making the cucumber grow vertically is installed on the side wall of the bag, the shaping mechanism including a first rubber sheet; the first rubber sheet is installed in the center of the side wall of the bag, and a second rubber sheet is slidably connected to the other side of the bag; multiple locking blocks are installed on the side walls of both the elastic first and second rubber sheets, and each locking block has a locking groove inside, the groove being slidably connected and engaging with a buckle, the bottom end of the buckle being fixedly connected to the locking block; an adjustment mechanism for driving the movement of the second rubber sheet is provided on the side wall of the bag, and multiple elastic bands are installed between the second rubber sheet and the bag; the cucumber growth shaping device provided by this invention has the advantages of making cucumbers straight and beautiful, with uniform thickness, easy to transport, and increasing storage period.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cucumber cultivation technology, and in particular to a cucumber growth shaping device. Background Technology

[0002] Cucumber, also known as gourd or green cucumber, is an annual climbing herb belonging to the genus Cucumis of the Cucurbitaceae family. It is now widely cultivated in temperate and tropical regions. Cucumbers prefer warm climates and are not cold-hardy, making them a major greenhouse crop. Cucumbers are known for their cooling and detoxifying properties, as well as their brain-boosting and calming effects. They are also rich in fiber, which is highly beneficial for promoting intestinal motility.

[0003] During cucumber cultivation, due to factors such as sunlight, fertilizer, and soil moisture, deformed cucumbers such as curved cucumbers, thick-tailed cucumbers, and thin-tailed cucumbers often appear. Deformed cucumbers have poor appearance, resulting in low prices. When stacked in crates, deformed cucumbers experience uneven stress on their surface, and during transportation, their stability is poor, making them prone to collisions and causing surface damage, which reduces their shelf life.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new cucumber growth stabilizer to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem solved by this invention is to provide a cucumber growth shaping device that makes cucumbers straight, beautiful, uniform in thickness, easy to transport, and extends their storage period.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the cucumber growth shaping device provided by the present invention includes: a ring-shaped bag, one side of which is provided with an inner layer, which wraps inside the bag; a shaping mechanism for making the cucumber grow vertically is installed on the side wall of the bag, the shaping mechanism including a first rubber sheet and a second rubber sheet; the first rubber sheet is installed in the center of the side wall of the bag, and the second rubber sheet is slidably connected to the other side of the bag; multiple locking blocks are installed on the side walls of the elastic first rubber sheet and the second rubber sheet, and the locking blocks have locking grooves inside, the locking grooves are slidably connected and engaged with buckles, and the bottom end of the buckles is fixedly connected to the locking blocks; the side wall of the bag is provided with an adjustment mechanism for driving the movement of the second rubber sheet, the adjustment mechanism including a slide rail, the second rubber sheet being slidably connected to the slide rail, the first rubber sheet and the second rubber sheet being connected by multiple nylon threads, and multiple elastic bands being installed between the second rubber sheet and the bag.

[0007] Preferably, a drawstring pocket is installed at the top of the bag, and an adhesive layer is provided on one side of the drawstring pocket to close it; an elastic band is provided on the side wall of the drawstring pocket, and a drawstring is slidably connected inside the elastic band, with one end of the drawstring fixedly connected to the inside of one end of the elastic band.

[0008] Preferably, the center of the drawstring pocket is on the same straight line as the center line of the first rubber sheet, and the first rubber sheet is bonded to the drawstring pocket and the elastic band.

[0009] Preferably, the length of the tie pocket is less than the length of the sleeve, and the tie pocket is staggered from the second rubber sheet and the inner layer of the sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, one side of the bag is equipped with a plurality of slide rails with arc-shaped sidewalls, the sidewalls of the slide rails are provided with slide grooves with "T"-shaped sidewalls, the interior of the slide grooves is slidably connected to a first protrusion, and a plurality of the first protrusions are installed on the sidewalls of the second rubber sheet.

[0011] Preferably, the center of the slot has a funnel-shaped structure, the bottom of the slot has a circular structure, and the top of the buckle has a circular structure.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom sidewall of the card block is provided with a groove, and the groove communicates with the card slot.

[0013] Preferably, the elastic band is located between the first rubber sheet and the second rubber sheet, and the elastic band and the nylon thread are located on both sides of the second rubber sheet.

[0014] Preferably, the sidewall of the first rubber sheet is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes, which are connected to the interior of the bag; the height of the locking block gradually decreases from the top of the locking block to the bottom of the locking block, and a second protrusion is installed at the point where the height of the locking block is the smallest. The sidewall of the second protrusion is provided with a funnel-shaped guide groove, and the guide groove is aligned with the ventilation holes.

[0015] Compared with related technologies, the cucumber growth shaping device provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This invention provides a cucumber growth shaping device. When the cucumber grows to about 5 cm, one hand holds the bag and the other hand pulls the bag downwards. Pulling straightens the first and second rubber sheets, causing the buckle to move within the buckle block and the buckle groove. The buckle engages with the groove, connecting the buckles on the rubber sheets and keeping the bag straight. The cucumber is then placed inside the bag, and the bag is secured to the vine with the tie rope, allowing the cucumber to grow... The cucumber grows inside the bag; during its growth, the clips connected by the buckles secure the cucumber, ensuring it can only grow along the bag and preventing deformities inside. When the cucumber's diameter reaches approximately 3 cm, it contacts the inner wall of the bag. As the cucumber continues to grow, it pushes outward against the bag. Because the first rubber sheet is fixed to the side wall of the vine by the tying rope, the inner layer of the bag gradually slides outward as the cucumber grows, and the bag itself, in contact with the inner layer, also moves outward. The bag expands, increasing its inner diameter. As one side of the bag moves outward, the elastic band is continuously stretched. The elastic band pulls the second rubber sheet towards the first rubber sheet. The first and second rubber sheets are not symmetrically positioned on either side of the cucumber. However, due to the nylon thread installed between the first and second rubber sheets, when the inner layer of the bag expands outward, it pulls the second rubber sheet along the slide rail away from the elastic band, making the first and second rubber sheets as symmetrical as possible on both sides of the cucumber. This ensures that the locking blocks and buckles that interlock on the sidewalls of the rubber sheets are symmetrically positioned on both sides of the cucumber, increasing the stability of the bag, ensuring even stress on the cucumber surface, and better shaping the cucumber. When the cucumber's inner diameter grows to about 4 cm, it can be harvested. Due to the presence of the elastic band and nylon thread, the bag adheres tightly to the surface of the cucumber, forming a protective film that prevents internal moisture loss and extends the cucumber's shelf life. Furthermore, cucumbers wrapped in the bag are straight, aesthetically pleasing, and uniform in thickness, facilitating transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cucumber growth shaping device provided by the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The rear view of the bagging structure shown;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a top view of the internal structure of the bag.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1The diagram shows an enlarged view of the structure at point A.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the structure at point B.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 3 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the structure at point C.

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the unfolded shape of the bagging structure.

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 5 The image shows a side view of the internal structure of the slide rail.

[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the locking block and latch structure.

[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 9 The diagram shows an exploded view of the locking block and latch structure.

[0027] Figure 11 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the bag.

[0028] Figure 12 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the bag.

[0029] Figure 13 for Figure 12 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the structure at point D.

[0030] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Bag, 11. Tie pocket, 12. Elastic belt, 13. Tie rope, 14. Inner layer of bag, 15. Adhesive layer, 2. Adjustment mechanism, 21. Nylon thread, 22. Slide rail, 23. Slide groove, 24. First protrusion, 3. Shaping mechanism, 31. First rubber sheet, 32. Second rubber sheet, 33. Locking block, 34. Buckle, 35. Locking groove, 36. Second protrusion, 37. Elastic band, 38. Groove, 39. Guide groove, 310. Ventilation hole, 4. Cucumber body, 41. Vines. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 13 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cucumber growth shaping device provided by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The rear view of the bagging structure shown; Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a top view of the internal structure of the bag.

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the structure at point A. Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the structure at point B. Figure 6 for Figure 3 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the structure at point C. Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the unfolded shape of the bagging structure. Figure 8 for Figure 5 The image shows a side view of the internal structure of the slide rail. Figure 9 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the locking block and latch structure. Figure 10 for Figure 9 The diagram shows an exploded view of the locking block and latch structure. Figure 11 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the bag. Figure 12 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the bag. Figure 13 for Figure 12The diagram shows an enlarged view of the structure at point D. The cucumber growth shaping device includes: a ring-shaped bag 1, 30 cm in length, which facilitates cucumber growth inside the bag 1; an inner layer 14 on one side of the bag 1, which wraps around the inside of the bag 1; a shaping mechanism 3 for vertical cucumber growth installed on the side wall of the bag 1, the shaping mechanism 3 including a first rubber sheet 31 and a second rubber sheet 32; the first rubber sheet 31 is installed at the center of the side wall of the bag 1, and the second rubber sheet 32 ​​is slidably connected to the other side of the bag 1; both the elastic first rubber sheet 31 and the second rubber sheet 32 ​​have multiple locking blocks 33 installed on their side walls, and each locking block 33 has a locking groove 35 inside. The slot 35 is internally slidably connected to and engages with the buckle 34, and the bottom end of the buckle 34 is fixedly connected to the locking block 33; the side wall of the bag 1 is provided with an adjustment mechanism 2 that drives the second rubber sheet 32 ​​to move, the adjustment mechanism 2 includes a slide rail 22, the second rubber sheet 32 ​​is slidably connected to the slide rail 22, the first rubber sheet 31 and the second rubber sheet 32 ​​are connected by multiple nylon threads 21, and multiple elastic bands 37 are installed between the second rubber sheet 32 ​​and the bag 1; when the cucumber's diameter grows to about 3 cm, the cucumber contacts the inner side wall of the bag 1, and then... As the cucumber continues to grow, it pushes against the bag 1. Because the first rubber sheet 31 is fixed to the side wall of the vine by the tying rope 13, it adheres tightly to the side wall of the cucumber. This causes the inner layer 14 of the bag to gradually slide outwards as the cucumber grows. Simultaneously, the bag 1, which is in contact with the inner layer 14, also expands outwards, increasing its inner diameter. As one side of the bag 1 moves outwards, the elastic band 37 is continuously stretched. The elastic band 37 pulls the second rubber sheet 32 ​​towards the first rubber sheet 31. The first rubber sheet 31 and the... The two rubber sheets 32 are not symmetrically located on both sides of the cucumber. However, because a nylon thread 21 is installed between the first rubber sheet 31 and the second rubber sheet 32, when the inner layer 14 of the bag expands outward, it pulls the second rubber sheet 32 ​​along the slide rail 22 in a direction away from the elastic band 37. This makes the first rubber sheet 31 and the second rubber sheet 32 ​​as symmetrical as possible on both sides of the cucumber. As a result, the locking blocks 33 and the buckles 34, which interlock the sidewalls of the rubber sheets, are symmetrically located on both sides of the cucumber, increasing the stability of the bag, making the cucumber surface more evenly stressed, and also better shaping the cucumber.

[0035] A tie-down bag 11 is installed at the top of the bag 1. An adhesive layer 15 is provided on one side of the tie-down bag 11 to close it. An elastic band 12 is provided on the side wall of the tie-down bag 11. A tie rope 13 is slidably connected inside the elastic band 12, and one end of the tie rope 13 is fixedly connected to the inside of one end of the elastic band 12. After the cucumber 4 is placed inside the bag 1, the vine 41 connected to the cucumber 4 enters the inside of the tie band 11 and pulls the tie rope 13. The tie rope 13 slides out from inside the elastic band 12, thereby causing the elastic band 12 to contract and stick tightly to the side wall of the vine 41, wrapping the tie rope 13 around and tying it to the side wall of the elastic band 12, thus fixing the tie-down bag 11 to the side wall of the vine 41.

[0036] The center of the tethering bag 11 is on the same straight line as the center line of the first rubber sheet 31, and the first rubber sheet 31 is bonded to the tethering bag 11 and the elastic band 12. In order to fix the first rubber sheet 31 to the vine 41 when the tethering rope 13 fixes the elastic band 12, the first rubber sheet 31 is prevented from shifting during the growth of cucumber.

[0037] The length of the tying bag 11 is less than the length of the bag 1. The tying bag 11 is staggered from the second rubber sheet 32 ​​and the inner layer 14 of the bag. This is to facilitate the outward squeezing of the bag 1 and the inner layer 14 of the bag during cucumber growth, so that the bag 1 and the inner layer 14 of the bag can expand outward. This avoids the tying bag 11 affecting the outward expansion of the bag 1 and the inner layer 14 of the bag.

[0038] The bag 1 has multiple curved slide rails 22 installed on one side. The slide rails 22 have T-shaped grooves 23 on their side walls. The grooves 23 are slidably connected to first protrusions 24. The second rubber sheet 32 ​​has multiple first protrusions 24 installed on its side wall. In order to make the second rubber sheet 32 ​​drive the first protrusions 24 to move along the slide rails 22, the second rubber sheet 32 ​​is prevented from detaching from the slide rails 22.

[0039] The center of the slot 35 has a funnel-shaped structure, the bottom of the slot 35 has a circular structure, and the top of the buckle 34 has a circular structure. The bottom side wall of the buckle block 33 has a groove 38, which connects to the slot 35. When the buckle 34 moves downward inside the slot 35, the width of the slot 35 decreases, and the buckle block 34 presses against the buckle block 33. The bottom of the buckle block 33 has the groove 38, which facilitates the buckle block 33 to open outward, allowing the buckle 34 to enter the circular slot 35, thus locking the buckle 34 inside the slot 35. The buckle 34 connects the buckle blocks 33 together to form a support rod, which shapes the cucumber during the cucumber production process and prevents the cucumber from bending and becoming deformed.

[0040] The elastic band 37 is located between the first rubber sheet 31 and the second rubber sheet 32. In order to facilitate the elastic band 37 to pull the second rubber sheet 32 ​​and the nylon thread 21 to close the bag 1, the elastic band 37 and the nylon thread 21 are respectively located on both sides of the second rubber sheet 32. In order to facilitate the nylon thread 21 to drive the second rubber sheet 32 ​​to move along the slide rail 22, so that the rubber sheets are distributed as symmetrically as possible on both sides of the cucumber, improving the shaping and support of the cucumber, and facilitating the growth and bending of the cucumber.

[0041] The first rubber sheet 31 has multiple ventilation holes 310 on its sidewall, which are connected to the inside of the bag 1. The ventilation holes 310 increase the ventilation for cucumber growth inside the bag 1, which is beneficial to cucumber growth. A second protrusion 36 is installed at the lowest point of the locking block 33. The sidewall of the second protrusion 36 has a funnel-shaped guide groove 39, which is aligned with the ventilation holes 310. In the early morning, when the bag 1 is placed downwards, the surfaces of the bag 1, the first rubber sheet 31, and the locking block 33 are covered with dew. The surface of the locking block 33 is inclined, and the height of the locking block 33 gradually decreases from the top to the bottom. Under the action of gravity, the dew on the surface of the locking block 33 flows into the bottom of the locking block 33 and enters the interior of the ventilation holes 310 along the guide groove 39, allowing the dew to enter the interior of the bag 1, increasing the humidity inside the bag 1, which is beneficial to cucumber growth.

[0042] The working principle of the cucumber growth shaping device provided by the present invention is as follows: When the cucumber grows to about 5 cm, one hand holds the bag 11 and the other hand holds the bag 1 and pulls it downward. When pulling, the first rubber sheet 31 and the second rubber sheet 32 ​​are straightened, thereby driving the buckle 34 to move inside the buckle block 3335 and the buckle groove. When the buckle 34 moves downward inside the buckle groove 35, the width of the buckle groove 35 decreases. At this time, the buckle block 34 squeezes the buckle block 33. The bottom end of the buckle block 33 is provided with the groove 38, which makes it easy for the buckle block 33 to open outward, so that the buckle 34 enters the buckle groove 35 with a circular cross section, thereby making the buckle 34 locked inside the buckle groove 35. The buckle 34 connects the buckle block 33 together to form a support rod, thereby keeping the bag 1 in a straightened state. The cucumber is placed inside the bag 1, and the vine 41 connected to the cucumber 4 enters the inside of the tying strap 11. Pulling the tying rope 13 causes it to slide out from inside the telescopic strap 12, thereby causing the telescopic strap 12 to contract and adhere tightly to the side wall of the vine 41. The tying rope 13 is wrapped around and tied to the side wall of the telescopic strap 12, thus fixing the bag 11 to the side wall of the vine 41. The bag 1 is made of transparent material. During the cucumber's growth, the clips 33 connected by the buckles 34 secure the cucumber, ensuring it grows only along the transparent bag 1. This prevents deformities of the cucumber inside the bag 1, reduces the impact of pests on the cucumber, and avoids excessive agricultural spraying on the cucumber surface, reducing agricultural residues. During cucumber production, the bag 1 is placed downwards. When the bag 1, the first rubber sheet 31, and the card block 33 are covered with dew, the surface of the card block 33 is tilted, and the height of the card block 33 gradually decreases from the top to the bottom. Under the action of gravity, the dew on the surface of the card block 33 flows into the bottom of the card block 33 and enters the interior of the ventilation hole 310 along the guide groove 39, allowing the dew to enter the interior of the bag 1, increasing the humidity inside the bag 1, which is beneficial to the growth of cucumbers.When the cucumber grows to about 3 cm in diameter, it comes into contact with the inner wall of the bag 1. As the cucumber continues to grow, it squeezes the bag 1 outward. Because the first rubber sheet 31 is fixed to the side wall of the vine by the tie rope 13, the first rubber sheet 31 is tightly attached to the side wall of the cucumber, causing the inner layer 14 of the bag to gradually slide outward as the cucumber grows. At the same time, the bag 1, which is in contact with the inner layer 14, also moves outward and expands, increasing the inner diameter of the bag 1. As one side of the bag 1 moves outward, the elastic band 37 is continuously stretched. The elastic band 37 pulls the second rubber sheet 32 ​​towards the direction of the first rubber sheet 31. The first rubber sheet 31 and the second rubber sheet 32 ​​are close to each other but not symmetrically located on both sides of the cucumber. However, because a nylon thread 21 is installed between the first rubber sheet 31 and the second rubber sheet 32, when the inner layer 14 of the bag expands outward, it pulls the elastic band 31. The second rubber sheet 32 ​​moves along the slide rail 22 away from the elastic band 37, so that the first rubber sheet 31 and the second rubber sheet 32 ​​are positioned as symmetrically as possible on both sides of the cucumber. This allows the locking blocks 33 and the buckles 34, which interlock with the sidewalls of the rubber sheets, to be symmetrically positioned on both sides of the cucumber, increasing the stability of the bag and ensuring even force distribution on the cucumber surface. This also helps to better shape the cucumber. When the inner diameter of the cucumber grows to about 4 cm, it can be harvested. Due to the presence of the elastic band 37 and the nylon thread 21, the bag 1 adheres tightly to the surface of the cucumber, forming a protective film that prevents moisture loss and extends the storage life of the cucumber. At the same time, the cucumber wrapped in the bag 1 is straight, beautiful, and uniform in thickness. During transportation, the two support rods formed by the locking blocks 33 and the buckles 34 adhere tightly to the surface of the cucumber, providing support and preventing damage or breakage during transportation.

[0043] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cucumber growth shaping device, characterized in that, include: A ring-shaped bag (1) is provided on one side of the bag (1), and the inner layer (14) of the bag (1) is wrapped inside the bag (1); The side wall of the bag (1) is equipped with a shaping mechanism (3) for making the cucumber grow vertically. The shaping mechanism (3) includes a first rubber sheet (31) and a second rubber sheet (32). The first rubber sheet (31) is installed in the middle of the side wall of the bag (1). The second rubber sheet (32) is slidably connected to the other side of the bag (1). Both the elastic first rubber sheet (31) and the second rubber sheet (32) are equipped with multiple locking blocks (33). The locking blocks (33) are provided with locking grooves (35). The locking grooves (35) are slidably connected to and engaged with buckles (34). The bottom end of the buckles (34) is fixedly connected to the locking blocks (33). The side wall of the bag (1) is provided with an adjustment mechanism (2) for driving the second rubber sheet (32) to move. The adjustment mechanism (2) includes a slide rail (22), the second rubber sheet (32) is slidably connected to the slide rail (22), the first rubber sheet (31) and the second rubber sheet (32) are connected by multiple nylon lines (21), and multiple elastic bands (37) are installed between the second rubber sheet (32) and the bag (1). A tying bag (11) is installed at the top of the bag (1), and an adhesive layer (15) is provided on one side of the tying bag (11) to close the tying bag (11); an elastic band (12) is provided on the side wall of the tying bag (11), and a tying rope (13) is slidably connected inside the elastic band (12), and one end of the tying rope (13) is fixedly connected to the inside of one end of the elastic band (12); the center of the tying bag (11) is on the same straight line as the center line of the first rubber sheet (31), and the first rubber sheet (31) is bonded to the tying bag (11) and the elastic band (12); the cucumber grows and squeezes the bag (1) outward, and the first rubber sheet (31) is fixed to the side wall of the vine by the tying rope (13), so that the first rubber sheet (31) is tightly attached to the side wall of the cucumber.

2. The cucumber growth shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the drawstring pocket (11) is less than the length of the sleeve (1), and the drawstring pocket (11) is offset from the second rubber sheet (32) and the inner layer (14) of the sleeve.

3. The cucumber growth shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bag (1) has multiple slide rails (22) with arc-shaped sidewalls installed on one side. The sidewalls of the slide rails (22) are provided with slide grooves (23) with "T"-shaped sidewalls. The interior of the slide grooves (23) is slidably connected to first protrusions (24), and multiple first protrusions (24) are installed on the sidewalls of the second rubber sheet (32).

4. The cucumber growth shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center of the slot (35) is funnel-shaped, the bottom of the slot (35) is circular, and the top of the buckle (34) is circular.

5. The cucumber growth shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom side wall of the card block (33) is provided with a groove (38), and the groove (38) is connected to the card slot (35).

6. The cucumber growth shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic band (37) is located between the first rubber sheet (31) and the second rubber sheet (32), and the elastic band (37) and the nylon thread (21) are located on both sides of the second rubber sheet (32).

7. The cucumber growth shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rubber sheet (31) has a plurality of ventilation holes (310) on its sidewall, and the ventilation holes (310) are connected to the interior of the bag (1); the height of the locking block (33) gradually decreases from the top of the locking block (33) to the bottom of the locking block (33), and a second protrusion (36) is installed at the minimum height of the locking block (33). The sidewall of the second protrusion (36) is provided with a funnel-shaped guide groove (39), and the guide groove (39) is aligned with the ventilation holes (310).

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