Use method of rubber tapping device

Abstract

The invention discloses a using method of a rubber tapping device. The using method comprises the following steps that S100, a first-time rubber tapping groove, a starting groove and a rubber guiding groove are cut in a rubber tree according to the inclination angle of a track unit; s200, the rubber tapping device is fixed to the rubber tree; s300, the moving assembly moves to the starting groove according to a reset instruction of the controller; s400, the electromagnetic unit drives the guide wheel to descend to the (N-1) th rubber tapping groove according to the descending instruction of the controller; s500, the moving assembly drives the rubber knife to conduct Nth rubber tapping according to the rubber tapping instruction of the controller, so that an Nth rubber tapping groove is formed in the rubber tree; and S600, the step S300 and the step S500 are cyclically operated until the rail unit descends to the bottom of the first sliding column or the bottom of the second sliding column. Under the action of the electromagnetic unit, the height of the guide wheel and the height of the rubber knife can be reduced easily, so that circulating rubber tapping motion on a rubber tree is facilitated, automatic rubber tapping operation is achieved, the rubber tapping efficiency is improved, and good conditions are provided 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 method of using a rubber tapping device. Background Technology

[0002] Natural rubber is mainly obtained through semi-spiral ring cutting of rubber trees. Currently, rubber tapping in my country's rubber plantations still heavily relies on manual labor, which results in poor working conditions, high labor intensity, and low work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

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

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rubber tapping device includes: a first sliding column, a second sliding column, a first hoop, a track unit, an electromagnetic unit, a second hoop, a guide wheel, a rubber blade, a moving assembly, and a controller; the first hoop is connected to the first sliding column and the second sliding column respectively; the track unit is connected to the middle section of the second hoop; the electromagnetic unit is connected to the front and rear sections of the second hoop respectively; the guide wheel and the rubber blade are connected to the moving assembly respectively; and the moving assembly is slidably connected to the track unit; the method of using the rubber tapping device includes the following steps:

[0005] S100: Cut the first tapping groove on the rubber tree according to the inclination angle of the track unit, and cut the starting groove and the guiding groove vertically downward at both ends of the first tapping groove;

[0006] S200: The rubber tapping device is fixed to the rubber tree using the first and second clamps;

[0007] S300: The moving component moves to the starting slot according to the reset command of the controller;

[0008] S400: The electromagnetic unit drives the track unit to descend along the first slide bar and the second slide bar according to the descent command of the controller, so that the guide wheel descends onto the (N-1)th rubber cutting groove; where N is a positive integer and N is greater than 1;

[0009] S500: The moving component drives the guide wheel to move along the (N-1)th tapping groove according to the tapping command of the controller, and causes the rubber knife to perform the Nth tapping between the starting groove and the guiding groove, so as to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree; wherein, the N tapping grooves are parallel to each other and connected.

[0010] S600: Cycle through S300-S500 until the track unit descends to the bottom of the first or second slide bar, thus completing the rubber cutting task.

[0011] The method of using the rubber tapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the first hoop can be fixed on the rubber tree in the horizontal direction 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 changed between a locked state and a loosened state, which helps the track unit drive the guide wheel and the rubber knife to descend in height, so that the moving component can 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.

[0012] 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.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, step S400: the electromagnetic unit drives the track unit to descend along the first slide column and the second slide column according to the descent command of the controller, so that the guide wheel descends onto the (N-1)th rubber cutting groove, including the following steps:

[0014] S410: The magnetic component receives the power-off signal from the controller and then cuts off the power.

[0015] S420: Using the elastic force of the first spring and the second spring, the locking clamp drives the rear section of the second hoop to move from right to left in the first receiving cavity, so that the second hoop is in a loose state with the rubber tree.

[0016] S430: Drive the track unit down along the first slide bar and the second slide bar, and drive the guide wheel down onto the N-1th rubber cutting groove;

[0017] S440: The magnetic component acquires the power-on signal from the controller and energizes it; wherein, the descent command includes the power-off signal and the power-on signal;

[0018] S450: Using the electromagnetic force of the magnetic component, the locking clamp drives the rear section of the second hoop to move from left to right in the first receiving cavity, so that the second hoop and the rubber tree are locked together.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second slide column is provided with a drive assembly for driving the track unit to descend. The drive assembly includes 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 track unit, respectively.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, step S430: driving the track unit to descend along the first slide column and the second slide column, and driving the guide wheel to descend onto the (N-1)th rubber cutting groove, includes the following steps:

[0021] S431: The electric push rod operates according to the descent command of the controller and drives the third spring to move downward;

[0022] S432: The track unit is driven to descend along the first slide column and the second slide column by the elastic force of the third spring, and the guide wheel is driven to descend onto the N-1th rubber cutting groove.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rubber tapping device further includes a first guide sleeve and a second guide sleeve disposed on the track unit, 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 guide sleeve is slidably connected to the first slide column, the second guide sleeve is slidably connected to the second slide column, 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.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the method further includes the following steps:

[0025] S710: Send first position information to the first limit switch using the first limit member;

[0026] S720: Send second position information to the second limit switch using the second limit member;

[0027] S730: The controller obtains the position of the moving component on the track unit based on the first position information and the second position information;

[0028] S740: When the moving component moves to the starting groove or the adhesive inlet groove, the moving component receives a stop command from the controller and stops operating.

[0029] 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.

[0030] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in step S500: the moving component drives the guide wheel to move along the (N-1)th tapping groove according to the tapping command of the controller, and causes the rubber knife to perform the Nth tapping between the starting groove and the tapping groove, so as to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree, including the following steps:

[0031] S510: The motor drives the drive wheel to rotate on the track unit according to the rubber cutting command of the controller, so as to drive the frame to move on the track unit;

[0032] S520: Using the driving force of the frame, the guide wheel is driven to move along the (N-1)th tapping groove, and the rubber knife performs the Nth tapping between the starting groove and the tapping groove, so as to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree.

[0033] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rubber tapping device further includes a lifting assembly, which is connected to the top surfaces of the guide wheel, the rubber blade, and the moving assembly, respectively; the method of using the rubber tapping device further includes the following steps:

[0034] S810: When the guide wheel moves to the glue inlet groove, the lifting assembly drives the guide wheel and the glue knife to rise in height according to the rising signal of the controller;

[0035] S820: When the glue knife moves to the starting slot, the lifting assembly drives the guide wheel and the glue knife to descend and reset according to the descent signal of the controller.

[0036] 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

[0037] 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:

[0038] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a rubber tapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 A top view of the track unit, electromagnetic unit, and second hoop according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged view of part A;

[0041] Figure 4 A top view of the first hoop according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of part B;

[0043] Figure 6 Structural diagram of the guide wheel, glue knife, and moving assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the fixing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure label:

[0046] First sliding column 110, second sliding column 120, first clamp 130, fastening unit 140, positioning component 141, fastening buckle 142, 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 clamp 222, magnetic component 223, first spring 224, second spring 225, second clamp 230, guide wheel 310, glue 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

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for using a rubber tapping device includes: a first sliding column 110, a second sliding column 120, a first hoop 130, a track unit 210, an electromagnetic unit 220, a second hoop 230, a guide wheel 310, a rubber knife 320, a moving assembly 400, and a controller 510; the first hoop 130 is connected to the first sliding column 110 and the second sliding column 120 respectively; the track unit 210 is connected to the middle section of the second hoop 230; the electromagnetic unit 220 is connected to the front and rear sections of the second hoop 230 respectively; the guide wheel 310 and the rubber knife 320 are connected to the moving assembly 400 respectively; and the moving assembly 400 is slidably connected to the track unit 210; the method of using the rubber tapping device includes the following steps:

[0052] S100: Cut the first tapping groove on the rubber tree according to the tilt angle of the track unit 210, and cut the starting groove and the rubber inlet groove vertically downward at both ends of the first tapping groove.

[0053] S200: The rubber tapping device is fixed to the rubber tree using the first hoop 130 and the second hoop 230;

[0054] S300: The moving component 400 moves to the starting slot according to the reset command of the controller 510;

[0055] S400: Electromagnetic unit 220 drives track unit 210 to descend along first slide bar 110 and second slide bar 120 according to the descent command of controller 510, so that guide wheel 310 descends to the (N-1)th rubber cutting groove; where N is a positive integer and N is greater than 1;

[0056] S500: The moving component 400 drives the guide wheel 310 to move along the N-1th tapping groove according to the tapping command of the controller 510, and causes the tapping knife 320 to perform the Nth tapping between the starting groove and the tapping groove, so as to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree; wherein, the N tapping grooves are parallel to each other and connected.

[0057] S600: Cycle through S300-S500 until the track unit 210 descends to the bottom of the first slide bar 110 or the second slide bar 120, then the rubber tapping task is completed.

[0058] For example, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, in step S100, since the track unit 210 itself has a certain inclination, before the rubber tapping device is installed on the rubber tree, the rubber tapper manually cuts a starting groove, a first tapping groove, and a rubber inlet groove that are connected to each other in sequence on the rubber tree. The starting groove indicates the starting position of each tapping by the rubber tapping device, the rubber inlet groove indicates the ending position of each tapping by the rubber tapping device, and the rubber inlet groove is also used to collect the flowing rubber. The first tapping groove is inclined from one side of the starting groove to the side of the rubber inlet groove, and the inclination of the first tapping groove is consistent with the inclination of the track unit 210.

[0059] In step S200, the first hoop 130 is first fixed to the rubber tree in the horizontal direction. Then, the position of the track unit 210 on the first slide post 110 and the second slide post 120 is adjusted so that the rubber knife 320 can move on the first rubber cutting groove. At this time, the track unit 210 is located below the first rubber cutting groove. Next, the front and rear sections of the second hoop 230 are connected by the electromagnetic unit 220 so that the second hoop 230 is fixed to the rubber tree in an inclined manner.

[0060] In step S300, since the starting position of each rubber cutting is the starting groove and the ending position is the rubber inlet groove, the moving component 400 needs to be reset to the starting groove before each rubber cutting begins, which helps to complete the rubber cutting in each rubber cutting groove.

[0061] In step S400, since the rubber cutter 320 has completed the (N-1)th tapping, after the moving assembly 400 is reset, the tapping height of the rubber cutter 320 is consistent with the top height of the first tapping groove. At this time, the guide wheel 310 is located above the top of the (N-1)th tapping groove. In order to perform the Nth tapping, the electromagnetic unit 220 is de-energized, so that the second hoop 230 is loosened from the rubber tree. Then, the track unit 210 can descend along the first sliding column 110 and the second sliding column 120 under the action of gravity, so that the guide wheel 310 descends to the (N-1)th tapping groove, and the tapping height of the rubber cutter 320 decreases to below the top of the (N-1)th 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 pressed against the rubber tree.

[0062] In step S500, the moving component 400 is activated, causing it to move along the inclined direction of the (N-1)th tapping groove. This drives the guide wheel 310 to move on the (N-1)th tapping groove, and the tapping knife 320 taps the bark below the (N-1)th tapping groove, so that the newly tapped Nth tapping groove is connected to the (N-1)th tapping groove. When the tapping knife 320 moves to the tapping groove, the Nth tapping is completed.

[0063] In step S600, the moving component 400 repositions itself to the position of the Nth tapping groove according to the reset command of the controller 510, and the electromagnetic unit 220 drives the track unit 210 to descend along the first slide bar 110 and the second slide bar 120 according to the descent command of the controller 510, so that the guide wheel 310 descends onto the Nth tapping groove. The moving component 400 drives the guide wheel 310 to move along the Nth tapping groove according to the tapping command of the controller 510, and the rubber knife 320 performs the N+1th tapping between the starting groove and the rubber inlet groove to form the N+1th tapping groove on the rubber tree. By continuously repeating the above operation, until in step S400, the track unit 210 descends along the direction of the first slide bar 110 and the second slide bar 120 to the bottom of the first slide bar 110 or the second slide bar 120, the tapping task is completed.

[0064] As can be seen, the controller 510, through signal transmission with the electromagnetic unit 220 and the moving component 400, helps the track unit 210 drive the guide wheel 310 and the rubber knife 320 to descend in height, thereby facilitating the moving component 400 to drive the rubber knife 320 to perform cyclical rubber cutting movements, realizing automated rubber cutting operation, greatly improving rubber cutting efficiency, and providing favorable conditions for the healthy and sustainable development of the rubber industry.

[0065] For example, such as Figures 4-5As shown, the front end of the first hoop 130 is provided with a tightening unit 140. The tightening unit 140 includes a positioning member 141 and a tightening buckle 142. The positioning member 141 is provided with a second through hole for the rear end of the first hoop 130 to pass through. The tightening buckle 142 is provided with a third tooth, and the rear end of the first hoop 130 is provided with a fourth tooth. The tightening buckle 142 is rotatably connected to the positioning member 141 so that the third tooth and the fourth tooth can be locked or unlocked. Therefore, the steps for fixing the first hoop 130 to the rubber tree are as follows: rotate the tightening buckle 142 so that the third 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 tightening buckle 142 again so that the third tooth approaches the second through hole and engages with the fourth 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] For example, such as 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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 locked and unlocked states, which in turn helps the second suspension assembly to descend.

[0070] For example, 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. The engagement connection can greatly increase the contact area between the first tooth and the second tooth, thereby increasing the friction between the locking clip 222 and the rear section of the second sleeve 230, which in turn helps the locking clip 222 to drive the rear section of the second sleeve 230 to move.

[0071] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, S400: the electromagnetic unit 220 drives the track unit 210 to descend along the first slide bar 110 and the second slide bar 120 according to the descent command of the controller 510, so that the guide wheel 310 descends onto the N-1th rubber cutting groove, including the following steps:

[0072] S410: Magnetic component 223 receives the power-off signal from controller 510 and performs power-off;

[0073] S420: Using the elastic force of the first spring 224 and the second spring 225, the locking clamp 222 drives the rear section of the second hoop 230 to move from right to left in the first receiving cavity 2211, so that the second hoop 230 is in a loose state with the rubber tree.

[0074] S430: Drive the track unit 210 to descend along the first slide bar 110 and the second slide bar 120, and drive the guide wheel 310 to descend onto the N-1th rubber cutting groove;

[0075] S440: Magnetic component 223 acquires the power-on signal from controller 510 and powers on; wherein, the descent command includes a power-off signal and a power-on signal;

[0076] S450: Using the electromagnetic force of the magnetic component 223, the locking clamp 222 drives the rear section of the second hoop 230 to move from left to right in the first receiving cavity 2211, so that the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree are locked together.

[0077] Specifically, when the controller 510 detects that the moving component 400 has completed its reset, the controller 510 sends a power-off signal to the magnetic component 223, causing the magnetic component 223 to be powered off according to the power-off signal. After the power is off, the magnetic force of the magnetic component 223 disappears, and the locking clip 222 moves from the right side to the left side of the first receiving cavity 2211 under the action of the second spring 225. At the same time, the locking clip 222 drives the rear section of the second hoop 230 to move to the left under the action of the first spring 224, thereby changing the lock state between the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree from a locked state to a released state.

[0078] Because the pressure between the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree is small in the loosened state, the track unit 210 descends along the first slide column 110 and the second slide column 120 under the action of gravity. When the guide wheel 310 descends to the (N-1)th tapping groove, the controller 510 sends an energizing signal to the magnetic component 223 so that the magnetic component 223 is energized according to the energizing signal. Therefore, the locking clamp 222 drives the rear section of the second hoop 230 to move from the left side to the right side of the first receiving cavity 2211 under the action of magnetic force, thereby changing the state between the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree from a loosened state to a locked state.

[0079] As can be seen, through signal transmission between the controller 510 and the magnetic component 223, the energization and de-energization control of the magnetic component 223 can be realized, thereby providing the necessary conditions for the height reduction of the track unit 210.

[0080] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, a drive assembly 600 for driving the track unit 210 to descend is provided on the second slide column 120. 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 track unit 210 respectively.

[0081] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, under normal circumstances, when the magnetic component 223 is de-energized, the second clamp 230 loosens from the rubber tree, and the track unit 210, under the action of gravity, will cause the moving component 400, guide wheel 310, and rubber blade 320 to descend. However, sometimes, due to the rough surface of the rubber tree, the friction between the second clamp 230 and the rubber tree is large, causing the track unit 210 to get stuck in its original position and not descend actively. To avoid this situation, the drive component 600 is set so that after each de-energization of the magnetic component 223, the electric push rod 620 starts and moves downward, causing the track unit 210 to descend along the direction of the first slide bar 110 and the second slide bar 120 under the elastic force of the third spring 630.

[0082] 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.

[0083] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, S430: the drive track unit 210 descends along the first slide bar 110 and the second slide bar 120, and drives the guide wheel 310 to descend onto the (N-1)th rubber cutting groove, including the following steps:

[0084] S431: The electric push rod 620 operates according to the descent command of the controller 510 and drives the third spring 630 to move downward;

[0085] S432: The track unit 210 is driven to descend along the first slide bar 110 and the second slide bar 120 by the elastic force of the third spring 630, and the guide wheel 310 is driven to descend onto the N-1th rubber cutting groove.

[0086] Specifically, when the magnetic component 223 is de-energized, the controller 510 sends a descent command to the electric push rod 620. The electric push rod 620 moves downward according to the descent command, thereby driving the third spring 630 to move downward, and causing the track unit 210 to descend along the direction of the first slide bar 110 and the second slide bar 120 under the elastic force of the third spring 630. When the guide wheel 310 descends to the N-1th rubber cutting groove, the descent process is completed.

[0087] As can be seen, the electric push rod 620 can be controlled through signal transmission between the controller 510 and the electric push rod 620, thus providing the necessary conditions for the height of the track unit 210 to decrease.

[0088] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the rubber tapping device further includes a first guide sleeve 211 and a second guide sleeve 212 disposed on the track unit 210, 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 guide sleeve 211 is slidably connected to the first slide column 110, the second guide sleeve 212 is slidably connected to the second slide column 120, 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.

[0089] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first sliding column 110 is located outside the starting groove, and the second sliding column 120 is located outside the glue-feeding groove, thereby ensuring that the length of the track unit 210 is greater than the length of the Nth glue-cutting groove, so that the guide wheel 310 and the glue knife 320 can successfully complete the glue cutting.

[0090] To prevent the rubber cutting blade 320 from colliding with the starting groove or the guide wheel 310 from colliding with the glue-feeding groove during movement, the controller 510 transmits signals 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. This helps the controller 510 obtain the moving position of the rubber cutting blade 320. When the rubber cutting blade 320 moves to the starting groove, the controller 510 can control the moving component 400 to stop operating, thereby preventing the rubber cutting blade 320 from colliding. Similarly, when the guide wheel 310 moves to the glue-feeding groove, the controller 510 can control the moving component 400 to stop operating, thereby preventing the guide wheel 310 from colliding.

[0091] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the following steps are also included:

[0092] S710: Send first position information to first limit switch 520 using first limit member 540;

[0093] S720: The second position information is sent to the second limit switch 530 using the second limit element 550;

[0094] S730: The controller 510 obtains the position of the moving component 400 on the track unit 210 based on the first position information and the second position information;

[0095] S740: When the moving component 400 moves to the starting groove or the glue-feeding groove, the moving component 400 receives a stop command from the controller 510 and stops operating.

[0096] Specifically, when the moving component 400 moves toward the starting slot and gradually approaches the slot, the controller 510 can determine whether the moving component 400 has reached the position of the starting slot based on the strength of the first position information. Similarly, when the moving component 400 moves toward the glue-drawing slot and gradually approaches the glue-drawing slot, the controller 510 can determine whether the moving component 400 has reached the position of the glue-drawing slot based on the strength of the second position information. Alternatively, the controller 510 can simultaneously determine the position of the moving component 400 on the track unit 210 based on the strength of the first and second position information, thereby helping to control the moving component 400 to stop operation based on its position.

[0097] 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, the operation of the moving component 400 can be controlled, thereby regulating the position of the moving component 400 on the track unit 210, thus preventing the glue knife 320 from colliding with the starting groove, or the guide wheel 310 from colliding with the glue-feeding groove, and better protecting the glue knife 320 and the guide wheel 310.

[0098] 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.

[0099] For example, such as Figure 6 As 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.

[0100] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, S500: The moving component 400 drives the guide wheel 310 to move along the N-1th tapping groove according to the tapping command of the controller 510, and causes the tapping knife 320 to perform the Nth tapping between the starting groove and the tapping groove, so as to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree, including the following steps:

[0101] S510: The motor 430 drives the drive wheel 440 to rotate on the track unit 210 according to the rubber cutting command of the controller 510, so as to drive the frame 410 to move on the track unit 210.

[0102] S520: Using the driving force of the frame 410, the guide wheel 310 is driven to move along the N-1th tapping groove, and the tapping knife 320 performs the Nth tapping between the starting groove and the tapping groove to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree.

[0103] Specifically, when the guide wheel 310 descends to the (N-1)th tapping groove, the controller 510 sends a tapping command to the motor 430, causing the motor 430 to operate. This drives the drive wheel 440 to rotate on the track unit 210, and moves the frame 410 on the track unit 210, thus realizing the overall movement of the moving component 400. Since both the guide wheel 310 and the tapping blade 320 are mounted on the frame 410, the movement of the frame 410 will drive the synchronous movement of the guide wheel 310 and the tapping blade 320, thereby driving the guide wheel 310 and the tapping blade 320 to complete the Nth tapping.

[0104] It can be seen that the control of the motor 430 can be realized through the signal transmission between the controller 510 and the motor 430, thus providing the necessary conditions for the rubber tapping task of the guide wheel 310 and the rubber knife 320.

[0105] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the rubber tapping device further includes a lifting assembly 560, which is connected to the top surfaces of the guide wheel 310, the rubber blade 320, and the moving assembly 400, respectively; the method of using the rubber tapping device further includes the following steps:

[0106] S810: When the guide wheel 310 moves to the glue-feeding groove, the lifting assembly 560 drives the guide wheel 310 and the glue knife 320 to rise in height according to the rising signal of the controller 510.

[0107] S820: When the glue knife 320 moves to the starting slot, the lifting assembly 560 drives the guide wheel 310 and the glue knife 320 to descend and reset according to the descent signal of the controller 510.

[0108] For example, such as Figure 6As shown, when the rubber cutter 320 completes the (N-1)th tap, the guide wheel 310 is located at the rubber inlet groove, and the rubber flows from the (N-1)th tap groove into the rubber inlet groove. To improve the rubber collection efficiency, the controller 510 sends a lifting signal to the lifting assembly 560, causing the lifting assembly 560 to move 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 rubber inlet groove without waste. Subsequently, the moving assembly 400 moves to the starting groove according to the reset command of the controller 510. During the return process, the guide wheel 310 and the rubber cutter 320 always remain above the (N-1)th tap groove, thereby increasing the amount of rubber collected.

[0109] When the moving component 400 has finished resetting, the glue knife 320 is located in the starting groove and the guide wheel 310 is located above the N-1th glue cutting groove. Then the controller 510 will send a descent signal to the lifting component 560, so that the lifting component 560 drives the guide wheel 310 and the glue knife 320 to descend and reset, so as not to affect the guide wheel 310 and the glue knife 320 to perform the next glue cutting operation.

[0110] For example, such as Figure 7 As shown, the top surface of the lifting assembly 560 may be provided with a fixing unit 330. 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 first clamping plate 331 is connected to the lifting assembly 560, the guide wheel 310 is connected to the height adjusting plate 333, the guide post 334 is connected to the first clamping plate 331, the guide post 334 is slidably connected to the height adjusting plate 333, the lifting bolt 335 abuts against the top surface of the first clamping plate 331, the lifting bolt 335 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 assembly 400. Specifically, 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.

[0111] Other configurations and operations of the rubber tapping apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0112] The following is for reference. Figures 1-6 The following describes in detail the method of using the rubber tapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention with a specific example. It is worth understanding that the following description is merely illustrative and not a specific limitation of the invention.

[0113] A method of using a rubber tapping device includes the following steps:

[0114] S100: Cut the first tapping groove on the rubber tree according to the tilt angle of the track unit 210, and cut the starting groove and the rubber inlet groove vertically downward at both ends of the first tapping groove.

[0115] S200: The rubber tapping device is fixed to the rubber tree using the first hoop 130 and the second hoop 230;

[0116] S510: The motor 430 drives the drive wheel 440 to rotate on the track unit 210 according to the reset command of the controller 510, so as to move the frame 410 to the starting slot.

[0117] S740: When the frame 410 moves the glue knife 320 to the starting slot, the motor 430 receives the stop command from the controller 510 and stops operating;

[0118] S820: The lifting assembly 560, based on the descent signal from the controller 510, drives the guide wheel 310 and the glue knife 320 to descend and reset.

[0119] S410: Magnetic component 223 receives the power-off signal from controller 510 and performs power-off;

[0120] S420: Using the elastic force of the first spring 224 and the second spring 225, the locking clamp 222 drives the rear section of the second hoop 230 to move from right to left in the first receiving cavity 2211, so that the second hoop 230 is in a loose state with the rubber tree.

[0121] S431: The electric push rod 620 operates according to the descent command of the controller 510 and drives the third spring 630 to move downward;

[0122] S432: The elastic force of the third spring 630 drives the track unit 210 to descend along the first slide column 110 and the second slide column 120, and drives the guide wheel 310 to descend onto the N-1th rubber cutting groove.

[0123] S440: Magnetic component 223 receives the power-on signal from controller 510 and powers on;

[0124] S450: Using the electromagnetic force of the magnetic component 223, the locking clamp 222 drives the rear section of the second hoop 230 to move from left to right in the first receiving cavity 2211, so that the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree are locked together.

[0125] S510: The motor 430 drives the drive wheel 440 to rotate on the track unit 210 according to the rubber cutting command of the controller 510, so as to drive the frame 410 to move on the track unit 210.

[0126] S520: Using the driving force of the frame 410, the guide wheel 310 is driven to move along the N-1th tapping groove, and the rubber knife 320 is made to tap the rubber for the Nth time between the starting groove and the rubber inlet groove, so as to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree.

[0127] S740: When the frame 410 moves the guide wheel 310 to the glue inlet groove, the motor 430 receives the stop command from the controller 510 and stops operating;

[0128] S810: The lifting assembly 560 drives the guide wheel 310 and the glue knife 320 to rise in height according to the rising signal from the controller 510.

[0129] S600: Repeat steps S510-S810 until the track unit 210 descends to the bottom of the first slide bar 110 or the second slide bar 120, then the rubber cutting task is completed.

[0130] According to the method of using the rubber tapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention, at least the following effects can be achieved by setting it up as follows: The steps of installing the rubber tapping device on the rubber tree are as follows: First, the first hoop 130 is tightened on 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 on 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, so that the second hoop 230 and the rubber tree change from a loose state to a locked state. At this time, the installation of the rubber tapping device is completed.

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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.

[0133] It is evident that this method drives the tapping device to perform cyclical tapping movements on the rubber tree, achieving automated tapping operation, greatly improving tapping efficiency, and providing favorable conditions for the healthy and sustainable development of the rubber industry.

[0134] 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.

[0135] 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 method of using a rubber tapping device, characterized in that, The rubber tapping device includes: a first sliding column, a second sliding column, a first hoop, a track unit, an electromagnetic unit, a second hoop, a guide wheel, a rubber blade, a moving assembly, and a controller; the first hoop is connected to both the first and second sliding columns; the track unit is connected to the middle section of the second hoop; the electromagnetic unit is connected to the front and rear sections of the second hoop; the guide wheel and the rubber blade are connected to the moving assembly; and the moving assembly is slidably connected to the track unit. The method of using the rubber tapping device includes the following steps: S100: Cut the first tapping groove on the rubber tree according to the inclination angle of the track unit, and cut the starting groove and the guiding groove vertically downward at both ends of the first tapping groove. S200: The rubber tapping device is fixed to the rubber tree using the first and second clamps; S300: The moving component moves to the starting slot according to the reset command of the controller; S400: The electromagnetic unit drives the track unit to descend along the first slide bar and the second slide bar according to the descent command of the controller, so that the guide wheel descends onto the (N-1)th rubber cutting groove; where N is a positive integer and N is greater than 1; S500: The moving component drives the guide wheel to move along the (N-1)th tapping groove according to the tapping command of the controller, and causes the rubber knife to perform the Nth tapping between the starting groove and the guiding groove, so as to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree; wherein, the N tapping grooves are parallel to each other and connected. S600: Cycle through S300-S500 until the track unit descends to the bottom of the first or second slide bar, thus completing the rubber cutting task.

2. The method of using the rubber tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: 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 can move back and forth in the first receiving cavity.

3. The method of using the rubber tapping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: S400: The electromagnetic unit drives the track unit to descend along the first and second sliding columns according to the descent command of the controller, so that the guide wheel descends onto the (N-1)th rubber cutting groove, including the following steps: S410: The magnetic component receives the power-off signal from the controller and then cuts off the power. S420: Using the elastic force of the first spring and the second spring, the locking clamp drives the rear section of the second hoop to move from right to left in the first receiving cavity, so that the second hoop is in a loose state with the rubber tree. S430: Drive the track unit down along the first slide bar and the second slide bar, and drive the guide wheel down onto the N-1th rubber cutting groove; S440: The magnetic component acquires the power-on signal from the controller and powers on; wherein, the descent command includes the power-off signal and the power-on signal; S450: Using the electromagnetic force of the magnetic component, the locking clamp drives the rear section of the second hoop to move from left to right in the first receiving cavity, so that the second hoop and the rubber tree are locked together.

4. The method of using the rubber tapping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second slide column is provided with a drive assembly for driving the track unit to descend. The drive assembly includes 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 track unit, respectively.

5. The method of using the rubber tapping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: S430: Driving the track unit to descend along the first and second sliding columns, and causing the guide wheel to descend onto the (N-1)th rubber cutting groove, includes the following steps: S431: The electric push rod operates according to the descent command of the controller and drives the third spring to move downward; S432: The track unit is driven to descend along the first slide column and the second slide column by the elastic force of the third spring, and the guide wheel is driven to descend onto the N-1th rubber cutting groove.

6. The method of using the rubber tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rubber tapping device further includes a first guide sleeve and a second guide sleeve disposed on the track unit, 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 guide sleeve is slidably connected to the first sliding column, the second guide sleeve is slidably connected to the second sliding column, 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.

7. The method of using the rubber tapping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes the following steps: S710: Send first position information to the first limit switch using the first limit member; S720: Send second position information to the second limit switch using the second limit member; S730: The controller obtains the position of the moving component on the track unit based on the first position information and the second position information; S740: When the moving component moves to the starting groove or the adhesive inlet groove, the moving component receives a stop command from the controller and stops operating.

8. The method of using the 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.

9. The method of using the rubber tapping device according to claim 8, characterized in that: S500: The moving component drives the guide wheel to move along the (N-1)th tapping groove according to the tapping command of the controller, and causes the rubber knife to perform the Nth tapping between the starting groove and the inlet groove, so as to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree, including the following steps: S510: The motor drives the drive wheel to rotate on the track unit according to the rubber cutting command of the controller, so as to drive the frame to move on the track unit; S520: Using the driving force of the frame, the guide wheel is driven to move along the (N-1)th tapping groove, and the rubber knife performs the Nth tapping between the starting groove and the tapping groove, so as to form the Nth tapping groove on the rubber tree.

10. The method of using the rubber tapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rubber tapping device further includes a lifting assembly, which is connected to the top surfaces of the guide wheel, the rubber blade, and the moving assembly; the method of using the rubber tapping device further includes the following steps: S810: When the guide wheel moves to the glue inlet groove, the lifting assembly drives the guide wheel and the glue knife to rise in height according to the rising signal of the controller; S820: When the glue knife moves to the starting slot, the lifting assembly drives the guide wheel and the glue knife to descend and reset according to the descent signal of the controller.

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