A rubber tapping device

Abstract

The application discloses a rubber tapping device, which comprises a first suspension assembly, a second suspension assembly, a rubber tapping knife assembly and a moving assembly. The first suspension assembly comprises a first sliding column, a second sliding column and a first hoop. The second suspension assembly comprises a track unit, an electromagnetic unit and a second hoop. The rubber tapping knife assembly comprises a guide wheel, a rubber tapping knife and a fixing unit. The moving assembly is connected with the fixing unit and is slidingly connected with the track unit. The first hoop can be fixed on a rubber tree in a horizontal direction to realize installation of the rubber tapping device. Under the action of the electromagnetic unit, the second hoop can be continuously transformed between a locked state and an unlocked state with the rubber tree, so that the second suspension assembly is driven to lower the height of the track unit and the guide wheel and the rubber tapping knife under the action of gravity, and the moving assembly drives the rubber tapping knife to perform a circular reciprocating tapping motion on the rubber tree, thereby realizing automatic tapping operation and greatly improving tapping efficiency, and providing a good condition for healthy and sustainable development of the rubber industry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of rubber tapping, and more specifically to a rubber tapping device. Background Technology

[0002] Natural rubber is mainly obtained through semi-spiral ring-cutting of rubber trees. The rubber-tapping work involves a poor working environment, high labor intensity, and low efficiency. With the increasing shortage of rubber tappers, the "rubber tapper shortage" has become the norm, and the phenomenon of abandoned rubber plantations is becoming increasingly prominent, seriously affecting the healthy and sustainable development of the natural rubber industry. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a rubber tapping device that enables automated rubber tapping, improves tapping efficiency, and provides favorable conditions for the healthy and sustainable development of the rubber industry.

[0004] A rubber tapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first suspension assembly including a first sliding column, a second sliding column, and a first hoop for fixing to a rubber tree; the first hoop is connected to the first sliding column and the second sliding column respectively; a second suspension assembly including a track unit, an electromagnetic unit, and a second hoop for fixing to the rubber tree, the track unit being connected to the middle section of the second hoop, and the track unit being slidably connected to the first sliding column and the second sliding column respectively; the electromagnetic unit being connected to the front section and the rear section of the second hoop respectively, so as to lock or release the second hoop from the rubber tree; a rubber tapping knife assembly including a guide wheel, a tapping knife, and a fixing unit, the fixing unit being connected to the guide wheel and the tapping knife respectively, the guide wheel being located on the right side of the tapping knife, and the bottom surface of the guide wheel being higher than the bottom surface of the tapping knife; and a moving assembly connected to the fixing unit and slidably connected to the track unit.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a rubber tapping device has at least the following beneficial effects: the first hoop can be fixed horizontally on the rubber tree to realize the installation of the rubber tapping device; under the action of the electromagnetic unit, the second hoop and the rubber tree can be continuously switched between a locked state and a loosened state, thereby helping the second suspension component to drive the height of the track unit to decrease under the action of gravity, and driving the height of the guide wheel and the rubber knife to decrease, so as to facilitate the moving component to drive the rubber knife to perform cyclic tapping motion on the rubber tree, thereby realizing automated rubber tapping operation, greatly improving rubber tapping efficiency, and providing good conditions for the healthy and sustainable development of the rubber industry.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the electromagnetic unit includes a lock body, a locking clip, a magnetic component, a first spring, and a second spring. The lock body has a first through hole extending from left to right, and a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity is located to the left of the second receiving cavity and communicates with the first through hole. The lock body is connected to the front section of the second clamp, and the rear section of the second clamp is slidably connected to the first through hole. The first spring is connected to the front side of the first receiving cavity and the locking clip, so that the locking clip and the rear section of the second clamp are engaged in the first through hole. The magnetic component is located in the second receiving cavity, and the second spring is connected to the right side of the lock body and the locking clip, respectively. The magnetic component is electromagnetically connected to the locking clip, so that the locking clip moves back and forth in the first receiving cavity.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking clamp is provided with a first tooth, and the rear section of the second sleeve is provided with a second tooth, and the locking clamp and the rear section of the second sleeve are connected by the first tooth and the second tooth meshing.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a fastening unit is provided at the front end of the first clamp, the fastening unit includes a positioning member and a fastening buckle, the positioning member is provided with a second through hole for the rear end of the first clamp to pass through, the fastening buckle is provided with a third tooth, and the rear end of the first clamp is provided with a fourth tooth; the fastening buckle is rotatably connected to the positioning member so that the third tooth and the fourth tooth can be locked or unlocked.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the track unit is provided with a first guide sleeve and a second guide sleeve, the first guide sleeve being slidably connected to the first sliding column, and the second guide sleeve being slidably connected to the second sliding column.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the device further includes a controller, a first limit switch disposed on the first guide sleeve, a second limit switch disposed on the second guide sleeve, and a first limit member and a second limit member disposed on the moving component; the first limit member is signal-connected to the first limit switch, the second limit member is signal-connected to the second limit switch, and the controller is signal-connected to the first limit switch, the second limit switch, the first limit member, the second limit member and the moving component respectively.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a drive assembly for driving the track unit to descend is further included, the drive assembly including a fixing clamp, an electric push rod and a third spring; the fixing clamp is connected to the second slide column and the electric push rod respectively, and the third spring is connected to the electric push rod and the second guide sleeve respectively.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing unit includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, a height adjusting plate, a guide post, a lifting bolt, and a locking bolt; the first clamping plate is connected to the second clamping plate so that the glue knife is fixed between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate; the guide wheel is connected to the height adjusting plate, the guide post is connected to the first clamping plate and is slidably connected to the height adjusting plate, the lifting bolt abuts against the top surface of the first clamping plate and is threadedly connected to the height adjusting plate, the locking bolt is threadedly connected to the first clamping plate and the height adjusting plate respectively, and the first clamping plate is connected to the moving assembly.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the moving assembly includes a frame, and an electromagnet, a motor, a drive wheel, and an auxiliary wheel disposed within the frame; the frame has a third through hole on the side near the rubber tree, and a fourth through hole on the bottom surface of the frame; the track unit has a magnetic strip on the side away from the rubber tree; the motor is connected to the drive wheel, the drive wheel passes through the third through hole and is slidably connected to the track unit, the auxiliary wheel passes through the fourth through hole and is slidably connected to the track unit, and the electromagnet and the magnetic strip are magnetically repelled.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a lifting assembly for driving the fixed unit to move up and down is further included, the lifting assembly being connected to the bottom surface of the fixed unit and the top surface of the moving assembly, respectively.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a rubber tapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 A top view of the second suspension assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged view of part A;

[0020] Figure 4 A top view of the first suspension assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4An enlarged view of part B;

[0022] Figure 6 Structural diagram of the rubber cutting blade assembly and the moving assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the fixing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] First suspension assembly 100, first sliding column 110, second sliding column 120, first clamp 130, fastening unit 140, positioning component 141, fastening buckle 142, second suspension assembly 200, track unit 210, first guide sleeve 211, second guide sleeve 212, electromagnetic unit 220, lock body 221, first receiving cavity 2211, second receiving cavity 2212, lock clip 222, magnetic component 223, first spring 224, second spring 225, second clamp 230, rubber cutting knife assembly 300, guide wheel 310, rubber knife 320, fixing Unit 330, first clamping plate 331, second clamping plate 332, height adjustment plate 333, guide column 334, lifting bolt 335, locking bolt 336, moving assembly 400, frame 410, electromagnet 420, motor 430, drive wheel 440, auxiliary wheel 450, magnetic strip 460, controller 510, first limit switch 520, second limit switch 530, first limit member 540, second limit member 550, lifting assembly 560, drive assembly 600, fixing clamp 610, electric push rod 620, third spring 630. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0028] In the description of this invention, the use of terms such as first, second, third, fourth, fifth, etc., is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, or implicitly indicating the order of the technical features indicated.

[0029] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0030] A rubber tapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first suspension assembly 100, including a first sliding column 110, a second sliding column 120, and a first hoop 130 for fixing to a rubber tree; the first hoop 130 is connected to the first sliding column 110 and the second sliding column 120 respectively; a second suspension assembly 200, including a track unit 210, an electromagnetic unit 220, and a second hoop 230 for fixing to a rubber tree, the track unit 210 being connected to the middle section of the second hoop 230, and the track unit 210 being connected to the first sliding column 110 and the second sliding column 120 respectively. 20. Sliding connection; electromagnetic unit 220 is connected to the front and rear sections of the second hoop 230 respectively, so that the second hoop 230 can be locked or released from the rubber tree; rubber tapping knife assembly 300 includes guide wheel 310, rubber knife 320 and fixing unit 330, fixing unit 330 is connected to guide wheel 310 and rubber knife 320 respectively, guide wheel 310 is located on the right side of rubber knife 320, and the bottom surface height of guide wheel 310 is higher than the bottom surface height of rubber knife 320; moving component 400 is connected to fixing unit 330 and slidably connected to track unit 210.

[0031] For example, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, since the track unit 210 itself has a certain degree of inclination, before the rubber tapping device is installed on the rubber tree, the rubber tapper manually cuts a series of interconnected vertical starting grooves, initial tapping grooves, and vertical guiding grooves on the rubber tree. The vertical starting groove indicates the starting position of each tapping by the rubber tapping device, and the vertical guiding groove indicates the ending position of each tapping by the rubber tapping device. The vertical guiding groove is also used to collect the flowing rubber. The initial tapping groove is inclined from one side of the vertical starting groove to the side of the vertical guiding groove, and the inclination of the initial tapping groove is consistent with the inclination of the track unit 210.

[0032] The steps for installing a rubber tapping device on a rubber tree are as follows: First, fix the first hoop 130 horizontally on the rubber tree. Then, adjust the position of the track unit 210 on the first slide post 110 and the second slide post 120 so that the rubber knife 320 can move on the initial tapping groove. At this time, the track unit 210 is located below the initial tapping groove. Next, connect the front and rear sections of the second hoop 230 through the electromagnetic unit 220. For example, when the electromagnetic unit 220 is energized, the second hoop 230 tightens, and when the electromagnetic unit 220 is de-energized, the second hoop 230 loosens.

[0033] The rubber tapping process of the rubber tapping device is divided into the first tapping and the Nth tapping, as follows: (1) First tapping: The moving component 400 is located in front of the vertical starting groove, the rubber knife 320 is located in the vertical starting groove, and the tapping height of the rubber knife 320 is consistent with the top height of the initial tapping groove. At this time, the guide wheel 310 is located above the top of the initial tapping groove. Then, the electromagnetic unit 220 is de-energized, so that the second hoop 230 is loosened from the rubber tree. Under the gravity of the second suspension component 200, the second hoop 230 is lowered along the first sliding column 110 and the second sliding column 120, thereby driving the rubber tapping knife component 300 to lower, so that the guide wheel 310 is lowered to the initial tapping groove, and the tapping height of the rubber knife 320 is lowered to below the top of the initial tapping groove. Then, the electromagnetic unit 220 is energized, so that the second hoop 230 is tightened on the rubber tree, so that the track unit 210 is attached to the rubber tree. The moving component 400 is activated, causing it to move along the inclined direction of the initial tapping groove. This drives the guide wheel 310 to move on the initial tapping groove, while the tapping blade 320 taps the bark below the initial tapping groove, connecting the new tapping groove with the initial one. When the tapping blade 320 moves to the vertical tapping groove, the first tapping is completed. Then, the moving component 400 returns to the position of the initial tapping groove, preparing for the second tapping. For example, the new tapping groove formed by the first tapping is named the first tapping groove, and therefore the new tapping groove formed by the Nth tapping is named the Nth tapping groove.

[0034] (2) Nth tapping: De-energize the electromagnetic unit 220 to loosen the second hoop 230 from the rubber tree. Under the gravity of the second suspension assembly 200, the tapping knife assembly 300 descends, causing the guide wheel 310 to descend onto the N-1th tapping groove. Then, energize the electromagnetic unit 220 to tighten the second hoop 230 onto the rubber tree. Start the moving assembly 400 to move the guide wheel 310 onto the N-1th tapping groove, and the tapping knife 320 taps the bark below the N-1th tapping groove to connect the Nth tapping groove with the N-1th tapping groove. When the tapping knife 320 moves to the vertical tapping groove, the Nth tapping is completed.

[0035] As can be seen, under the gravity of the electromagnetic unit 220 and the second suspension assembly 200, the height of the track unit 210 can be lowered, thereby driving the guide wheel 310 and the rubber knife 320 to lower, so that the moving assembly 400 can drive the rubber knife 320 to perform cyclic tapping motion, thus realizing automated rubber tapping operation, greatly improving rubber tapping efficiency, and providing good conditions for the healthy and sustainable development of the rubber industry.

[0036] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the electromagnetic unit 220 includes a lock body 221, a lock clamp 222, a magnetic component 223, a first spring 224, and a second spring 225. The lock body 221 is provided with a first through hole extending from left to right, and the lock body 221 is provided with a first receiving cavity 2211 and a second receiving cavity 2212. The first receiving cavity 2211 is located to the left of the second receiving cavity 2212 and communicates with the first through hole. The lock body 221 is connected to the front end of the second clamp 230. The rear section of 30 is slidably connected to the first through hole; the first spring 224 is connected to the front side of the first receiving cavity 2211 and the locking clip 222 respectively, so that the locking clip 222 and the rear section of the second sleeve 230 are engaged in the first through hole; the magnetic element 223 is located in the second receiving cavity 2212, the second spring 225 is connected to the right side of the lock body 221 and the locking clip 222 respectively, and the magnetic element 223 is electromagnetically connected to the locking clip 222, so that the locking clip 222 moves back and forth in the left and right directions in the first receiving cavity 2211.

[0037] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the rear section of the second hoop 230 passes through the first through hole. The locking clip 222 is pressed against the rear section of the second hoop 230 under the action of the first spring 224, so that the locking clip 222 and the rear section of the second hoop 230 mesh with each other. At this time, the magnetic component 223 is not energized, so the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree are in a loose state. In the loose state, the second hoop 230 has surrounded the rubber tree, but the pressure between the two is small, and they are only in contact. The second hoop 230 can move on the rubber tree under the action of external force.

[0038] When the magnetic component 223 is energized, it generates a magnetic force, causing the locking clamp 222 to move from the left side to the right side of the first receiving cavity 2211 under the influence of the magnetic force. Since the locking clamp 222 engages with the rear section of the second sleeve 230, it drives the rear section of the second sleeve 230 to move to the right, thus changing the relationship between the second sleeve 230 and the rubber tree from a loose state to a locked state. In the locked state, the pressure between the second sleeve 230 and the rubber tree is greater, causing the second sleeve 230 to lock securely onto the rubber tree. When the magnetic component 223 is de-energized, its magnetic force disappears, and the locking clamp 222 moves from the right side to the left side of the first receiving cavity 2211 under the action of the second spring 225, driving the rear section of the second sleeve 230 to move to the left, thus changing the relationship between the second sleeve 230 and the rubber tree back from a locked state to a loose state.

[0039] As can be seen, by energizing and de-energizing the magnetic component 223, the locking clamp 222 can be driven to move in the left and right directions, thereby allowing the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree to continuously switch between the locked and unlocked states, which in turn helps the second suspension assembly 200 to descend.

[0040] For example, a plurality of third sliding pins may also be connected to the first hoop 130. The third sliding pins are distributed between the first sliding pin 110 and the second sliding pin 120. By making the third sliding pins slide in connection with the second hoop 230, the balance of the second hoop 230 can be improved, and the tilt angle of the second hoop 230 can be better matched with the tilt angle of the initial rubber cutting groove, thereby improving the rubber cutting efficiency.

[0041] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the locking clip 222 is provided with a first tooth, and the rear section of the second sleeve 230 is provided with a second tooth. The locking clip 222 and the rear section of the second sleeve 230 are connected by the engagement of the first tooth and the second tooth.

[0042] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the meshing connection can greatly increase the contact area between the first belt tooth and the second belt tooth, thereby increasing the friction between the locking clamp 222 and the rear section of the second sleeve 230, which in turn helps the locking clamp 222 to drive the rear section of the second sleeve 230 to move.

[0043] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, a fastening unit 140 is provided at the front end of the first clamp 130. The fastening unit 140 includes a positioning member 141 and a fastening buckle 142. The positioning member 141 is provided with a second through hole for the rear end of the first clamp 130 to pass through. The fastening buckle 142 is provided with a third tooth, and the rear end of the first clamp 130 is provided with a fourth tooth. The fastening buckle 142 is rotatably connected to the positioning member 141 so that the third tooth and the fourth tooth can be locked or unlocked.

[0044] For example, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the steps for fixing the first hoop 130 to the rubber tree are as follows: rotate the fastening buckle 142 so that the third belt tooth moves away from the second through hole, pass the rear end of the first hoop 130 through the second through hole, and adjust the tightness between the first hoop 130 and the rubber tree. Then rotate the fastening buckle 142 so that the third belt tooth approaches the second through hole and engages with the fourth belt tooth, thereby tightening the first hoop 130 onto the rubber tree. It can be seen that the fixing method of the first hoop 130 is relatively simple and convenient.

[0045] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the track unit 210 is provided with a first guide sleeve 211 and a second guide sleeve 212, the first guide sleeve 211 is slidably connected to the first sliding column 110, and the second guide sleeve 212 is slidably connected to the second sliding column 120.

[0046] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first guide sleeve 211 and the second guide sleeve 212 facilitate the connection between the track unit 210 and the first slide post 110 and the second slide post 120, thereby improving the connection efficiency.

[0047] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the device further includes a controller 510, a first limit switch 520 disposed on the first guide sleeve 211, a second limit switch 530 disposed on the second guide sleeve 212, and a first limit member 540 and a second limit member 550 disposed on the moving component 400; the first limit member 540 is signal-connected to the first limit switch 520, the second limit member 550 is signal-connected to the second limit switch 530, and the controller 510 is signal-connected to the first limit switch 520, the second limit switch 530, the first limit member 540, the second limit member 550, and the moving component 400, respectively.

[0048] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first sliding post 110 is located outside the vertical starting groove, and the second sliding post 120 is located outside the vertical glue-drawing groove, thereby ensuring that the length of the track unit 210 is greater than the length of the initial glue-cutting groove, so that the glue-cutting knife assembly 300 can move smoothly from the vertical starting groove to the vertical glue-drawing groove.

[0049] To prevent the rubber cutting blade 320 from colliding with the vertical starting groove during the movement of the rubber cutting blade assembly 300, a first limiting member 540 and a first limiting switch 520 are provided. The first limiting switch 520 can receive a first signal from the first limiting member 540, and the controller 510 can determine the moving position of the rubber cutting blade assembly 300 based on the first signal. When the rubber cutting blade assembly 300 moves to the vertical starting groove, the controller 510 sends a third signal to the moving component 400, causing the moving component 400 to stop operating, thereby preventing the rubber cutting blade 320 from colliding. Similarly, to prevent the guide wheel 310 from colliding with the vertical glue-drawing groove, a second limit member 550 and a second limit switch 530 are provided. The second limit switch 530 can receive the second signal from the second limit member 550, and the controller 510 can determine the moving position of the rubber cutting knife assembly 300 based on the second signal. When the rubber cutting knife assembly 300 moves to the vertical glue-drawing groove, the controller 510 sends a fourth signal to the moving assembly 400, causing the moving assembly 400 to stop operating, thereby preventing the guide wheel 310 from colliding.

[0050] As can be seen, the movement position of the moving component 400 can be controlled through the signal connection between the controller 510, the first limit switch 520, the second limit switch 530, the first limit member 540, the second limit member 550 and the moving component 400, thereby preventing the collision between the rubber cutter 320 and the guide wheel 310 and better protecting the rubber cutting knife assembly 300.

[0051] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, a drive assembly 600 for driving the track unit 210 to descend is also included. The drive assembly 600 includes a fixing clamp 610, an electric push rod 620 and a third spring 630. The fixing clamp 610 is connected to the second slide column 120 and the electric push rod 620 respectively, and the third spring 630 is connected to the electric push rod 620 and the second guide sleeve 212 respectively.

[0052] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, under normal circumstances, when the magnetic component 223 is de-energized, the second hoop 230 is released from the rubber tree, and the second suspension assembly 200 will drive the rubber tapping knife assembly 300 to descend under the action of gravity. However, sometimes, due to the rough surface of the rubber tree, the friction between the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree is large, which causes the second suspension assembly 200 to get stuck in the original position and not descend actively.

[0053] To avoid this situation, the drive assembly 600 is configured such that after each power failure of the magnetic component 223, the electric push rod 620 is activated and moves downward, causing the second guide sleeve 212 to slide downward on the second slide column 120 under the elastic force of the third spring 630. Since the positions of the first guide sleeve 211 and the second guide sleeve 212 on the track unit 210 are fixed, the descent of the second guide sleeve 212 will cause the track unit 210 to descend as a whole, thereby causing the first guide sleeve 211 to slide downward on the first slide column 110. It can be seen that the electric push rod 620 helps to drive the track unit 210 to descend.

[0054] The third spring 630 helps to provide a certain adjustable range for the tilt angle of the track unit 210. This allows the track unit 210 to adapt to the slight positional change if there are protrusions or unevenness in the movement path of the rubber tree during the rubber tapping process, thereby improving the adaptability of the track unit 210.

[0055] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the fixing unit 330 includes a first clamping plate 331, a second clamping plate 332, a height adjusting plate 333, a guide post 334, a lifting bolt 335, and a locking bolt 336; the first clamping plate 331 is connected to the second clamping plate 332 so that the glue knife 320 is fixed between the first clamping plate 331 and the second clamping plate 332; the guide wheel 310 is connected to the height adjusting plate 333, the guide post 334 is connected to the first clamping plate 331 and is slidably connected to the height adjusting plate 333, the lifting bolt 335 abuts against the top surface of the first clamping plate 331 and is threadedly connected to the height adjusting plate 333, and the locking bolt 336 is threadedly connected to the first clamping plate 331 and the height adjusting plate 333 respectively; the first clamping plate 331 is connected to the moving component 400.

[0056] For example, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, when the cutting thickness of the rubber cutter 320 needs to be adjusted, the locking bolt 336 is unscrewed from the first clamping plate 331. Then, the lifting bolt 335 is rotated, causing the height adjustment plate 333 to rise or fall along the direction of the guide post 334, thereby increasing or decreasing the distance between the rubber cutter 320 and the guide wheel 310. Next, the locking bolt 336 is reconnected to the first clamping plate 331, thus locking the position of the height adjustment plate 333. Because the distance between the rubber cutter 320 and the guide wheel 310 changes, the cutting thickness of the rubber cutter 320 is adjusted, improving the flexibility of rubber cutting.

[0057] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the moving component 400 includes a frame 410, and an electromagnet 420, a motor 430, a drive wheel 440, and an auxiliary wheel 450 disposed within the frame 410; the frame 410 has a third through hole on the side near the rubber tree, and a fourth through hole on the bottom surface of the frame 410; the track unit 210 has a magnetic strip 460 on the side away from the rubber tree; the motor 430 is connected to the drive wheel 440, the drive wheel 440 is slidably connected to the track unit 210 through the third through hole, the auxiliary wheel 450 is slidably connected to the track unit 210 through the fourth through hole, and the electromagnet 420 and the magnetic strip 460 are magnetically repelled.

[0058] For example, such as Figure 6As shown, due to the magnetic repulsion between the electromagnet 420 and the magnetic strip 460, the frame 410 is pressed tightly against the side of the track unit 210 closest to the rubber tree. Starting the motor 430 causes the drive wheel 440 to rotate through the third through hole on the track unit 210, thereby driving the frame 410 to move on the track unit 210. Simultaneously, the frame 410 drives the auxiliary wheel 450 to move on the track unit 210. Since the auxiliary wheel 450 reduces the friction between the bottom surface of the frame 410 and the track unit 210, the movement of the frame 410 is smoother, improving its moving efficiency.

[0059] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, a lifting assembly 560 for driving the fixed unit 330 to rise and fall is also included. The lifting assembly 560 is connected to the bottom surface of the fixed unit 330 and the top surface of the moving assembly 400, respectively.

[0060] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, when the rubber cutter 320 completes the (N-1)th tap, the moving component 400 is located at the vertical rubber inlet groove, and the rubber flows from the (N-1)th tap groove into the vertical rubber inlet groove. To improve the rubber collection efficiency, the lifting component 560 raises the height of the fixed unit 330, thereby moving the guide wheel 310 and the rubber cutter 320 away from the (N-1)th tap groove. Therefore, the rubber can flow completely into the vertical rubber inlet groove without waste. Subsequently, the moving component 400 drives the guide wheel 310 and the rubber cutter 320 back to the vertical inlet groove. During the return process, the guide wheel 310 and the rubber cutter 320 remain above the (N-1)th tap groove, thereby increasing the rubber collection volume.

[0061] Other configurations and operations of a rubber tapping device according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0062] The following is for reference. Figures 1-7 The following description details a rubber tapping apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, with a specific example provided. It is to be understood that the following description is merely illustrative and not a specific limitation of the invention.

[0063] A rubber tapping device includes: a first clamp 130, a first sliding column 110, a second sliding column 120, a positioning component 141, a fastening buckle 142, a second clamp 230, a track unit 210, a first guide sleeve 211, a second guide sleeve 212, a first limit switch 520, a second limit switch 530, a first limit component 540, a second limit component 550, a lock body 221, a lock clamp 222, a magnetic component 223, a first spring 224, a second spring 225, a fixing clamp 610, an electric push rod 620, a third spring 630, a guide wheel 310, a rubber knife 320, a first clamping plate 331, a second clamping plate 332, a height adjustment plate 333, a guide column 334, a lifting bolt 335, a locking bolt 336, a lifting assembly 560, a frame 410, an electromagnet 420, a motor 430, a drive wheel 440, an auxiliary wheel 450, and a controller 510.

[0064] The positioning element 141 is located at the front end of the first sleeve 130. The positioning element 141 is provided with a second through hole. The fastening buckle 142 is provided with a third tooth. The rear end of the first sleeve 130 is provided with a fourth tooth. The fastening buckle 142 is rotatably connected to the positioning element 141. The rear end of the first sleeve 130 passes through the second through hole so that the third tooth and the fourth tooth are engaged.

[0065] The lock body 221 has a first through hole that extends from left to right. The lock body 221 also has a first receiving cavity 2211 and a second receiving cavity 2212. The first receiving cavity 2211 is located to the left of the second receiving cavity 2212 and communicates with the first through hole. The lock body 221 is connected to the front section of the second clamp 230, and the rear section of the second clamp 230 is slidably connected to the first through hole. The first spring 224 is connected to the front side of the first receiving cavity 2211 and the locking clip 222, so that the locking clip 222 and the rear section of the second clamp 230 are engaged in the first through hole. The magnetic element 223 is located in the second receiving cavity 2212. The second spring 225 is connected to the right side of the lock body 221 and the locking clip 222, and the magnetic element 223 is electromagnetically connected to the locking clip 222, so that the locking clip 222 moves back and forth in the first receiving cavity 2211.

[0066] The first hoop 130 is connected to the first slide column 110 and the second slide column 120 respectively. The first slide column 110 is slidably connected to the first guide sleeve 211. The second slide column 120 is slidably connected to the second guide sleeve 212. The track unit 210 is connected to the middle section of the first guide sleeve 211, the second guide sleeve 212 and the second hoop 230 respectively. The fixing clamp 610 is connected to the second slide column 120 and the electric push rod 620 respectively. The third spring 630 is connected to the electric push rod 620 and the second guide sleeve 212 respectively.

[0067] The first clamping plate 331 is connected to the second clamping plate 332 so that the glue knife 320 is fixed between the first clamping plate 331 and the second clamping plate 332; the guide wheel 310 is connected to the height adjustment plate 333, and the height of the guide wheel 310 is higher than the height of the glue knife 320; the second clamping plate 332 is located to the left of the height adjustment plate 333; the guide post 334 is connected to the first clamping plate 331 and is slidably connected to the height adjustment plate 333; the lifting bolt 335 abuts against the top surface of the first clamping plate 331 and is threadedly connected to the height adjustment plate 333; the locking bolt 336 is threadedly connected to the first clamping plate 331 and the height adjustment plate 333 respectively; the first clamping plate 331 is connected to the top surface of the lifting assembly 560; and the bottom surface of the lifting assembly 560 is connected to the top surface of the frame 410.

[0068] The frame 410 has a third through hole on the side closest to the rubber tree and a fourth through hole on the bottom surface. The track unit 210 has a magnetic strip 460 on the side away from the rubber tree. The motor 430 is connected to the frame 410 and the drive wheel 440 respectively. The drive wheel 440 passes through the third through hole and is slidably connected to the track unit 210. The auxiliary wheel 450 passes through the fourth through hole and is slidably connected to the track unit 210. The auxiliary wheel 450 is connected to the frame 410 through a rotating shaft. The electromagnet 420 and the magnetic strip 460 are magnetically repelled.

[0069] The first limit switch 520 is connected to the first guide sleeve 211, the second limit switch 530 is connected to the second guide sleeve 212, the frame 410 is connected to the first limit member 540 and the second limit member 550 respectively, and the controller is connected to the first guide sleeve 211; the first limit member 540 is signal-connected to the first limit switch 520, the second limit member 550 is signal-connected to the second limit switch 530, and the controller 510 is signal-connected to the first limit switch 520, the second limit switch 530, the first limit member 540, the second limit member 550, the motor 430, the magnetic member 223, the electric push rod 620, and the lifting assembly 560 respectively.

[0070] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a rubber tapping device can achieve at least the following effects by being configured as follows: The steps for installing the rubber tapping device on a rubber tree are as follows: First, the first hoop 130 is tightened onto the rubber tree using the positioning member 141 and the fastening buckle 142; then, the position of the first guide sleeve 211 on the first slide post 110 is adjusted, and the position of the second guide sleeve 212 on the second slide post 120 is adjusted, so that the rubber knife 320 can move on the initial tapping groove; next, the second hoop 230 is fixed onto the rubber tree using the locking body 221, the locking clamp 222, the first spring 224, and the second spring 225; by energizing the magnetic member 223, the locking clamp 222 moves from the left side to the right side of the first receiving cavity 2211 under the action of magnetic force, thereby changing the second hoop 230 from a loose state to a locked state with the rubber tree. At this time, the installation of the rubber tapping device is completed.

[0071] The rubber tapping process of the rubber tapping device is as follows: the frame 410 is moved to the position of the initial tapping groove, the electromagnetic unit 220 is de-energized, causing the second hoop 230 to loosen from the rubber tree. Under the gravity of the track unit 210 and its connecting parts, the height of the track unit 210 decreases, thereby driving the guide wheel 310 to descend onto the N-1th tapping groove. Next, the electromagnetic unit 220 is energized, causing the second hoop 230 to tighten onto the rubber tree. The motor 430 is started, causing the drive wheel 440 to move the frame 410 on the track unit 210, thereby driving the guide wheel 310 to move onto the N-1th tapping groove. The rubber knife 320 cuts the bark below the N-1th tapping groove, so that the Nth tapping groove is connected to the N-1th tapping groove. When the rubber knife 320 moves to the vertical tapping groove, the Nth tapping is completed. Finally, the lifting assembly 560 drives the first clamping plate 331 to rise in height, thereby moving the guide wheel 310 and the glue knife 320 away from the N-1th glue cutting groove. Subsequently, the drive wheel 440 drives the frame 410 to reset on the track unit 210 until it returns to the vertical starting groove. During the return process, the guide wheel 310 and the glue knife 320 always remain above the N-1th glue cutting groove.

[0072] The controller 510 is connected to the first limit switch 520, the second limit switch 530, the first limit member 540, the second limit member 550, the motor 430, the magnetic member 223, the electric push rod 620, and the lifting assembly 560 by signal connection. This enables the controller to energize and de-energize the motor 430, the magnetic member 223, the electric push rod 620, and the lifting assembly 560, thereby driving the frame 410 to move or stop, locking or loosening the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree, and adjusting the height of the guide wheel 310 and the rubber knife 320, thus improving the automation level of component control.

[0073] It is evident that the rubber tapping device can perform cyclical tapping movements on the rubber tree, realizing automated operation of rubber tapping, greatly improving tapping efficiency, and providing favorable conditions for the healthy and sustainable development of the rubber industry.

[0074] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," or "this embodiment," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0075] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rubber tapping device, characterized in that, include: The first suspension assembly includes a first sliding post, a second sliding post, and a first hoop for fixing to the rubber tree; the first hoop is connected to both the first sliding post and the second sliding post. The second suspension assembly includes a track unit, an electromagnetic unit, and a second hoop for fixing to the rubber tree. The track unit is connected to the middle section of the second hoop, and the track unit is slidably connected to the first sliding post and the second sliding post, respectively. The electromagnetic unit is connected to the front and rear sections of the second hoop, respectively, so as to lock or release the second hoop from the rubber tree. A rubber cutting knife assembly includes a guide wheel, a rubber cutting knife, and a fixing unit. The fixing unit is connected to the guide wheel and the rubber cutting knife respectively. The guide wheel is located on the right side of the rubber cutting knife, and the bottom surface of the guide wheel is higher than the bottom surface of the rubber cutting knife. By de-energizing the electromagnetic unit, the guide wheel is lowered onto the cut rubber cutting groove under the action of gravity. A movable component is connected to the fixed unit and slidably connected to the track unit; The electromagnetic unit includes a lock body, a locking clip, a magnetic component, a first spring, and a second spring. The lock body has a first through hole extending from left to right, and a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity is located to the left of the second receiving cavity and communicates with the first through hole. The lock body is connected to the front section of the second clamp, and the rear section of the second clamp is slidably connected to the first through hole. The locking clip has a first tooth, and the rear section of the second clamp has a second tooth. The first spring is connected to the first receiving cavity and the front side of the locking clip, so that the locking clip and the rear section of the second clamp are engaged in the first through hole through the first tooth and the second tooth. The magnetic component is located in the second receiving cavity, and the second spring is connected to the right side of the lock body and the locking clip, respectively. The magnetic component is electromagnetically connected to the locking clip, so that the locking clip can move back and forth in the first receiving cavity.

2. The rubber tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the first clamp is provided with a fastening unit, which includes a positioning element and a fastening buckle. The positioning element is provided with a second through hole for the rear end of the first clamp to pass through. The fastening buckle is provided with a third tooth, and the rear end of the first clamp is provided with a fourth tooth. The fastening buckle is rotatably connected to the positioning element so that the third tooth and the fourth tooth can be locked or unlocked.

3. The rubber tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track unit is provided with a first guide sleeve and a second guide sleeve, the first guide sleeve being slidably connected to the first sliding column, and the second guide sleeve being slidably connected to the second sliding column.

4. A rubber tapping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a controller, a first limit switch disposed on the first guide sleeve, a second limit switch disposed on the second guide sleeve, and a first limit member and a second limit member disposed on the moving component; the first limit member is signal-connected to the first limit switch, the second limit member is signal-connected to the second limit switch, and the controller is signal-connected to the first limit switch, the second limit switch, the first limit member, the second limit member and the moving component respectively.

5. A rubber tapping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a drive assembly for driving the track unit to descend, the drive assembly including a fixing clamp, an electric push rod and a third spring; the fixing clamp is connected to the second slide column and the electric push rod respectively, and the third spring is connected to the electric push rod and the second guide sleeve respectively.

6. A rubber tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing unit includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, a height adjusting plate, a guide post, a lifting bolt, and a locking bolt; the first clamping plate is connected to the second clamping plate so that the glue knife is fixed between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate; the guide wheel is connected to the height adjusting plate, the guide post is connected to the first clamping plate and is slidably connected to the height adjusting plate, the lifting bolt abuts against the top surface of the first clamping plate and is threadedly connected to the height adjusting plate, the locking bolt is threadedly connected to the first clamping plate and the height adjusting plate respectively, and the first clamping plate is connected to the moving component.

7. A rubber tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile assembly includes a frame, and an electromagnet, a motor, a drive wheel, and an auxiliary wheel disposed within the frame. The frame has a third through hole on the side closest to the rubber tree and a fourth through hole on its bottom surface. The track unit has a magnetic strip on the side furthest from the rubber tree. The motor is connected to the drive wheel, the drive wheel passes through the third through hole and is slidably connected to the track unit, the auxiliary wheel passes through the fourth through hole and is slidably connected to the track unit, and the electromagnet and the magnetic strip are magnetically repelled.

8. A rubber tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a lifting assembly for driving the fixed unit to rise and fall, the lifting assembly being connected to the bottom surface of the fixed unit and the top surface of the moving assembly, respectively.

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