A fruit tree frost protection device and method

Abstract

This invention discloses a fruit tree antifreeze protection device and method, including a first arc-shaped plate and a second arc-shaped plate, which are mutually adapted; it also includes a coating component for coating the surface of the fruit tree, the coating component including a coating brush and a scraper. The fruit tree antifreeze protection device and method provided by this invention involves placing the first arc-shaped plate, the second arc-shaped plate, and two limiting plates over the fruit tree to be coated. A drive screw rotates, causing the coating component to move across the fruit tree surface for coating treatment. When the coating brush moves to an uneven area on the fruit tree surface, a pretreatment component adjusts the position of the coating brush to ensure it remains in contact with the fruit tree surface. This facilitates uniform and comprehensive coating of the fruit tree surface, improving coating efficiency, eliminating the need for secondary coating, reducing labor costs, and ensuring uniform coating thickness on the fruit tree surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural planting technology, specifically to a fruit tree antifreeze protection device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Agriculture is an industry that utilizes the growth and development patterns of plants and animals to obtain products through artificial cultivation. Agriculture belongs to the primary industry and is the basic industry that supports the construction and development of the national economy. Agriculture includes crop cultivation, which includes the cultivation of fruit trees.

[0003] In fruit tree cultivation, frost protection is necessary during winter. This treatment reduces the damage caused by low temperatures, protects the normal physiological functions and growth of the fruit trees, and ensures the yield and quality of the following year. Specific measures for frost protection include fertilization, whitewashing the trunk, and wrapping and covering.

[0004] Whitewashing tree trunks involves applying a white coating to the trunk with materials such as lime water. This reflects sunlight, reduces temperature fluctuations, prevents bark cracking, and also helps prevent insects and diseases. The process involves applying an antifreeze material to the trunk surface with a brush. However, due to the uneven surface of fruit trees, the current method still relies on manual application, leading to low efficiency and inconsistent thickness. Applying too thickly can impede the tree's respiration, while applying too thinly fails to provide antifreeze protection, further complicating the application process. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fruit tree antifreeze protection device and method to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: comprising a first arc-shaped plate and a second arc-shaped plate, characterized in that: the first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate are mutually adapted;

[0007] It also includes a coating assembly for coating the surface of fruit trees, the coating assembly including a coating brush and a scraper;

[0008] It also includes a pretreatment component that is driven to form a path during the coating brushing process. When the coating brush passes over uneven areas of the fruit tree surface, it moves according to the path of the pretreatment component to adaptively adjust.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] It also includes two limiting plates and a rotating assembly that drives the two limiting plates to rotate. When the coating assembly moves to the bottom, the rotating assembly drives the limiting plates to rotate, thereby causing the coating assembly to rotate to the uncoated area. The bottom of both limiting plates is rotatably connected to a fixing ring.

[0011] The first arc-shaped plate is rotatably provided with a screw, and also includes two limiting plates, with the screw rotatably disposed within one of the limiting plates.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The coating assembly includes a threaded block threaded to the outside of a screw, a coating brush rotatably mounted on the threaded block, a scraper rotatably mounted outside the threaded block, and a connecting plate fixedly connected to the outside of the coating brush, the connecting plate being fixedly connected to the scraper.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The pretreatment component includes two fixed plates fixed to the first arc-shaped plate and the limiting plate. Multiple sliding rods are slidably arranged inside the fixed plates. Guide rods are slidably arranged inside the sliding rods. The end of the guide rod passes through the sliding rod and is fixedly connected to a friction plate. The friction plate abuts against the inner wall of the fixed plate.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The pretreatment assembly also includes a wedge-shaped rod slidably disposed within the sliding rod, and the guide rod has guide holes adapted to the two wedge-shaped rods, with a support spring fixedly connected to the bottom end of the guide rod.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] A protrusion is fixedly connected to the outside of the sliding rod, and a connecting rod that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding rod is slidably disposed inside the protrusion. Two return springs are sleeved on the connecting rod.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0021] The rotating assembly includes two arc-shaped racks fixed within two limiting plates. A rotating tube is rotatably connected within the limiting plates, and a first gear that meshes with the arc-shaped racks is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating tube.

[0022] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0023] The rotating assembly also includes a drive rod slidably disposed at the bottom of the threaded block, a guide block is fixedly connected to the outside of the drive rod, and a guide groove adapted to the guide block is opened inside the rotating tube.

[0024] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0025] It also includes a steering component, which drives the coating brush to turn when the coating component moves to the bottom, so as to evenly coat the fruit tree. The steering component includes a sector gear fixed to the end of the coating brush. A rack that meshes with the sector gear is slidably disposed in the threaded block. A connecting rope is connected between the rack and the drive rod. An abutment spring is provided on the connecting rope.

[0026] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0027] A limiting rod is fixedly connected to the second arc-shaped plate, and the limiting rod is fixedly connected to the limiting plate.

[0028] As a further description of the above technical solution;

[0029] A method for protecting fruit trees from frost, used in any of the fruit tree frost protection devices described above, wherein the protection method of the fruit tree frost protection device includes the following steps:

[0030] S1: The surface of the fruit tree is initially cleaned by moving a scraper, and the fruit tree is coated by moving a coating brush;

[0031] S2: The scraper forms a path on the uneven surface of the fruit tree, driving the coating brush to move along the path and coat the entire surface of the fruit tree.

[0032] S3: After the coating brush moves to the bottom, it rotates to coat the bottom of the fruit tree.

[0033] S4: After the coating brush moves to the bottom and turns, it drives the coating brush to switch positions around the tree trunk.

[0034] In the above technical solution, the fruit tree antifreeze protection device and method provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0035] This invention involves placing a first arc-shaped plate, a second arc-shaped plate, and two limiting plates around the fruit tree to be coated. A drive screw rotates, causing the coating assembly to move across the fruit tree surface for coating treatment. When the coating brush reaches an uneven area on the fruit tree surface, a pretreatment component adjusts the brush's position to ensure it remains in contact with the surface. This facilitates even and comprehensive coating, improving coating efficiency, eliminating the need for secondary coatings, reducing labor costs, and ensuring uniform coating thickness on the fruit tree surface.

[0036] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0037] This application provides an overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this disclosure, and is not a full disclosure of the entire scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0038] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram provided for an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the threaded block provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a partial front longitudinal section view of the fixing plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 Provided for embodiments of the present invention Figure 3 The enlarged view at point A is shown below;

[0043] Figure 5 A longitudinal section diagram of the threaded block provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the rotating assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the coating brush and scraper provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating tube provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0048] 11. First arc-shaped plate; 12. Second arc-shaped plate; 13. Screw; 14. Limiting plate; 15. Fixing ring; 16. Limiting rod; 21. Threaded block; 22. Coating brush; 23. Scraper; 24. Connecting plate; 25. Round rod; 31. Fixing plate; 32. Sliding rod; 33. Guide rod; 34. Friction plate; 35. Wedge rod; 36. Guide hole; 37. Support spring; 38. Protrusion; 39. Connecting rod; 391. Return spring; 41. Arc-shaped rack; 42. Rotating tube; 43. First gear; 44. Drive rod; 45. Guide block; 46. Guide groove; 51. Sector gear; 52. Straight rack; 53. Connecting rope; 54. Abutment spring. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0050] Please see Figures 1-8 This embodiment provides a fruit tree antifreeze protection device and method, including a first arc plate 11 and a second arc plate 12, which are adapted to each other and can form a complete ring to encircle the fruit tree. Each arc plate 11 and the second arc plate 12 is equipped with a telescopic rod that abuts against the surface of the fruit tree, limiting the position of the arc plate 11 and the second arc plate 12. It also includes a coating component for coating the fruit tree surface. The coating component includes a coating brush 22 and a scraper 23. Furthermore, it includes a pretreatment component. When the coating brush 23 is in operation, the pretreatment component is driven to form a path. When the coating brush 22 passes over uneven areas of the fruit tree surface, it moves according to the path of the pretreatment component to adaptively adjust, thereby ensuring uniform coating of the tree surface.

[0051] In a further embodiment of the present invention, two limiting plates 14 and a rotating assembly for driving the two limiting plates 14 to rotate are also included. When the coating assembly moves to the bottom, the rotating assembly drives the limiting plates 14 to rotate, thereby driving the coating assembly to rotate, so that the coating assembly rotates to the uncoated area. The bottom of each of the two limiting plates 14 is rotatably connected with a fixing ring 15.

[0052] A screw 13 is rotatably mounted on the first arc-shaped plate 11, and two limiting plates 14 are also included. The screw 13 is rotatably mounted in one of the limiting plates 14. Both limiting plates 14 are arc-shaped and can be assembled into a complete ring.

[0053] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the coating assembly includes a threaded block 21 threaded to the outside of the screw 13, a coating brush 22 rotatably mounted on the threaded block 21, the end of the coating brush 22 being arc-shaped and in contact with the surface of the fruit tree, the coating brush 22 being adjustable, the length of the coating brush 22 being adjusted according to the distance between the fruit tree and the threaded block 21, so that the coating brush 22 is in contact with the surface of the fruit tree, a scraper 23 rotatably mounted outside the threaded block 21, the scraper 23 rotating on the threaded block 21 with the coating brush 22 as the center, the scraper 23 rotating synchronously when the coating brush 22 rotates, a guide spring is provided inside the scraper 23 to always be in contact with the surface of the fruit tree, a connecting plate 24 is fixedly connected to the outside of the coating brush 22, the connecting plate 24 is fixedly connected to the scraper 23, and a feeding pipe is provided on the coating brush 22 for spraying antifreeze onto the surface of the fruit tree, and then spreading it evenly by the coating brush 22.

[0054] In the embodiments provided by the present invention, the pretreatment component includes two fixed plates 31 fixed on the first arc-shaped plate 11 and the limiting plate 14. A plurality of sliding rods 32 are slidably arranged inside the fixed plate 31. A guide rod 33 is slidably arranged inside the sliding rod 32. The end of the guide rod 33 passes through the sliding rod 32 and is fixedly connected to a friction plate 34. The friction plate 34 abuts against the inner wall of the fixed plate 31. The friction plate 34 abuts against and limits the fixed plate 31, thereby limiting the sliding rod 32.

[0055] Furthermore, the pretreatment assembly also includes a wedge-shaped rod 35 slidably disposed within the sliding rod 32, and a guide hole 36 adapted to the two wedge-shaped rods 35 is provided on the guide rod 33, with a support spring 37 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the guide rod 33.

[0056] Furthermore, a protrusion 38 is fixedly connected to the outside of the sliding rod 32, and a connecting rod 39 is slidably disposed inside the protrusion 38 and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding rod 32. Two return springs 391 are sleeved on the connecting rod 39 and are disposed on both sides of the protrusion 38. The return springs 391 are not connected to the protrusion 38.

[0057] Locking mechanisms are provided between the first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate, the two limiting plates, and the two fixing rings for mutual fixation.

[0058] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the rotating assembly includes two arc-shaped racks 41 fixed within two limiting plates 14. The two arc-shaped racks 41 are combined to form a complete annular rack. A rotating tube 42 is rotatably connected within the limiting plates 14. A torsion spring connected to the inner wall of the limiting plates 14 is provided on the rotating tube 42. The rotating tube 42 is reset after rotation. A first gear 43 that meshes with the arc-shaped racks 41 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating tube 42.

[0059] Specifically, the rotating assembly also includes a drive rod 44 slidably disposed at the bottom of the threaded block 21. A guide block 45 is fixedly connected to the outside of the drive rod 44. A guide groove 46 adapted to the guide block 45 is opened inside the rotating tube 42. The guide groove 46 is composed of a spiral groove and a straight groove. When the guide block 45 moves in the spiral groove, it drives the rotating tube 42 to rotate, causing the arc-shaped rack 41 to drive the limiting plate 14 to rotate, causing the coating brush 22 to rotate around the fruit tree as the center. A one-way plate is rotatably connected inside the guide groove 46. The one-way plate only rotates upward for guidance, so that when the guide block 45 moves downward, it moves in the spiral groove, and when the guide block 45 moves upward, it moves in the straight groove.

[0060] In this invention, a steering component is also included. When the coating component moves to the bottom, the steering component drives the coating brush 22 to turn so that the fruit tree is coated evenly. The steering component includes a sector gear 51 fixed to the end of the coating brush 22. A spur rack 52 that meshes with the sector gear 51 is slidably disposed in the threaded block 21. A connecting rope 53 is connected between the spur rack 52 and the drive rod 44. An abutment spring 54 is provided on the connecting rope 53.

[0061] Specifically, a limiting rod 16 is fixedly connected to the second arc-shaped plate 12, and the limiting rod 16 is fixedly connected to the limiting plate 14.

[0062] In this invention, a method for protecting fruit trees from frost is provided, which is used in any of the fruit tree frost protection devices. The protection method of the fruit tree frost protection device includes the following steps: S1: The surface of the fruit tree is initially cleaned by moving the scraper 23, and the fruit tree is coated by moving the coating brush 22; S2: The scraper 23 forms a path on the uneven surface of the fruit tree, and drives the coating brush 22 to move according to the path to coat the entire surface of the fruit tree; S3: After the coating brush 22 moves to the bottom, it rotates to coat the bottom of the fruit tree; S4: After the coating brush 22 moves to the bottom and rotates, it is driven to switch positions around the trunk.

[0063] When protecting fruit trees from freezing, the first arc plate 11, the second arc plate 12, and the fixing ring 15 are placed on the outside of the fruit tree and assembled into a complete circle. A motor is installed inside the first arc plate 11, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the screw 13. The appropriate position of the coating brush 22 and the scraper 23 in contact with the surface of the fruit tree is adjusted. Then, the motor is driven to rotate the first screw 13, causing the threaded plate to move down, which in turn moves the coating brush 22 and the scraper 23 down. At the same time, the coating brush 22 is connected to the antifreeze liquid, which is pumped onto the surface of the fruit tree and evenly coated by the coating brush 22.

[0064] When the scraper 23 encounters an uneven area on the fruit tree surface, it pushes the scraper 23 to move, causing the round rod 25 to move synchronously, thereby pushing the wedge rod 35 to move, driving the guide rod 33 to move downward, causing the friction plate 34 to move out of the fixed plate 31, and driving the round rod 25 to move until the round rod 25 moves out of the sliding rod 32. The guide rod 33 is then pushed upward by the support spring 37, causing the friction plate 34 to move upward and fix the sliding rod 32. According to the movement of the scraper 23, a path is formed on multiple sliding rods 32.

[0065] When the coating brush 22 moves down to the path formed by the sliding rod 32, the round rod 25 pushing the coating brush 22 moves across the path. When the round rod 25 moves across the sliding rod 32, the friction plate 34 is unlocked by the wedge rod 35, so that the sliding rod 32 moves to the initial position.

[0066] When the sliding brush moves to the bottom, the resistance at the bottom of the drive rod 44 is greater than the resistance at the top. When the drive rod 44 contacts the rotating tube 42, it pushes the drive rod 44 to move into the threaded plate, thereby causing the pull rope to pull the rack 52 down, driving the sector gear 51 to rotate, and driving the coating brush 22 to rotate to a vertical position.

[0067] When the drive rod 44 contacts the top of the inner wall of the threaded plate, the drive rod 44 will move and drive the guide block 45 to move into the guide groove 46, drive the rotating tube 42 to rotate, thereby causing the first gear 43 to rotate synchronously, driving the arc rack 41 to rotate, thereby driving the limiting plate 14 to rotate, and driving the coating brush 22 to move to the uncoated area. During the movement, the area at the bottom of the fruit tree is coated. Then, the screw 13 is driven by the motor to rotate in the opposite direction, driving the threaded plate to move upward to the initial state, and repeating the above operation.

[0068] The foregoing has only described certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention by way of illustration. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fruit tree frost protection device, comprising a first arc-shaped plate and a second arc-shaped plate, characterized in that: The first arc-shaped plate and the second arc-shaped plate are adapted to each other; It also includes a coating assembly for coating the surface of fruit trees, the coating assembly including a coating brush and a scraper; It also includes a pretreatment component that is driven to form a path when the coating brush passes over uneven areas of the fruit tree surface and moves according to the path of the pretreatment component to adaptively adjust. It also includes two limiting plates and a rotating assembly that drives the two limiting plates to rotate. When the coating assembly moves to the bottom, the rotating assembly drives the limiting plates to rotate, thereby causing the coating assembly to rotate to the uncoated area. The bottom of both limiting plates is rotatably connected to a fixing ring. A screw is rotatably provided on the first arc plate. The plate also includes two limiting plates. The screw is rotatably provided in one of the limiting plates. A limiting rod is fixedly connected to the second arc plate. The limiting rod is fixedly connected to the limiting plate. The coating assembly includes a threaded block threaded to the outside of a screw, a coating brush rotatably mounted on the threaded block, a scraper rotatably mounted outside the threaded block, and a connecting plate fixedly connected to the outside of the coating brush, the connecting plate being fixedly connected to the scraper. The pretreatment component includes two fixed plates fixed to the first arc-shaped plate and the limiting plate. Multiple sliding rods are slidably arranged inside the fixed plates. Guide rods are slidably arranged inside the sliding rods. The end of the guide rod passes through the sliding rod and is fixedly connected to a friction plate. The friction plate abuts against the inner wall of the fixed plate. The pretreatment assembly also includes a wedge rod slidably disposed within the sliding rod, and the guide rod has guide holes adapted to the two wedge rods, with a support spring fixedly connected to the bottom end of the guide rod; The sliding rod is fixedly connected to a protrusion, and a connecting rod that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding rod is slidably disposed inside the protrusion. Two return springs are sleeved on the connecting rod. Two return springs are located on both sides of the protrusion, but the return springs are not connected to the protrusion. When the scraper encounters an uneven area on the fruit tree surface, it pushes the scraper to move, causing the round rod to move synchronously. This, in turn, pushes the wedge rod to move, driving the guide rod downwards. This causes the friction plate to move out of the fixed plate, moving the round rod until it moves out of the sliding rod. The support spring then pushes the guide rod upwards, causing the friction plate to move upwards and fix the sliding rod. Based on the movement of the scraper, a path is formed on multiple sliding rods. When the coating brush moves down to the path formed by the sliding rod, it pushes the round rod of the coating brush to move along the path. When the round rod passes over the sliding rod, the wedge plate unlocks the friction plate, causing the sliding rod to move back to its initial position.

2. The fruit tree antifreeze protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes two arc-shaped racks fixed within two limiting plates. A rotating tube is rotatably connected within the limiting plates, and a first gear that meshes with the arc-shaped racks is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating tube.

3. The fruit tree antifreeze protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating assembly also includes a drive rod slidably disposed at the bottom of the threaded block, a guide block is fixedly connected to the outside of the drive rod, and a guide groove adapted to the guide block is opened inside the rotating tube.

4. The fruit tree antifreeze protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a steering component, which drives the coating brush to turn when the coating component moves to the bottom, so as to evenly coat the fruit tree. The steering component includes a sector gear fixed to the end of the coating brush. A rack that meshes with the sector gear is slidably disposed in the threaded block. A connecting rope is connected between the rack and the drive rod. An abutment spring is provided on the connecting rope.

5. A method for frost protection of fruit trees, used in the frost protection device for fruit trees as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The protection method of the fruit tree antifreeze protection device includes the following steps: S1: The surface of the fruit tree is initially cleaned by moving a scraper, and the fruit tree is coated by moving a coating brush; S2: The scraper forms a path on the uneven surface of the fruit tree, driving the coating brush to move along the path and coat the entire surface of the fruit tree. S3: After the coating brush moves to the bottom, it rotates to coat the bottom of the fruit tree. S4: After the coating brush moves to the bottom and turns, it drives the coating brush to switch positions around the tree trunk.

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