A pruning device for red orange cultivation and a red orange cultivation method thereof

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of agricultural machinery and equipment technology, and discloses a pruning device for red orange planting. It includes a base assembly, a telescopic component movably connected to the middle of the base assembly, and a pruning component at the top of the telescopic component. The base assembly includes a semi-ring, a first connecting ring movably connected to one side of the semi-ring, and a second connecting ring hinged to the end of the first connecting ring away from the semi-ring. A fixing unit is provided on the top surface of the semi-ring. This invention, through the cooperation of the semi-ring and the first connecting ring, allows a first spring to drive the fixing plate and the fixing post to reset, causing the fixing post to engage with the semi-ring, the first connecting ring, and the second connecting ring. This allows the device to be adjusted according to the size of the tree crown, achieving the effect of pruning crowns of different sizes. The pruning shears are driven by an operating handle, which is more labor-saving than traditional manual pruning and can better achieve a near-spherical structure after pruning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of agricultural machinery and equipment technology, specifically a pruning device for red orange planting and a red orange planting method thereof. Background Technology

[0002] Red orange cultivation refers to agricultural activities that specifically cultivate the red orange, a particular variety of citrus fruit. Red oranges are loved by consumers for their red flesh and sweet taste, and are widely used for fresh consumption, juicing, and processing. In order to improve the growth quality of red orange trees, promote fruit yield and quality, and facilitate management and harvesting, red oranges need to be pruned regularly. Pruning devices in red orange cultivation usually refer to mechanical equipment or tools used for pruning and shaping red orange trees. Pruning devices not only improve production efficiency in red orange cultivation, but also have a positive impact on the healthy growth of fruit trees and the quality and quantity of fruit.

[0003] In red orange cultivation, in order to optimize light distribution, improve ventilation, facilitate field management, and improve fruit quality, it is often necessary to prune the canopy into a near-spherical structure. Currently, when pruning branches, manual pruning with tools such as pruning shears and high branch shears is generally relied upon. This method is labor-intensive, inefficient, and the pruning quality is highly dependent on the operator's experience and skills, making it difficult to ensure the uniformity of the canopy shape. Therefore, it needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, such as high labor intensity, low efficiency, and pruning quality being highly dependent on the operator's experience and skills, making it difficult to ensure a uniform tree crown shape, this invention provides a pruning device and a method for planting red oranges.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a pruning device for red orange planting, comprising a base assembly, a telescopic assembly movably connected to the middle of the base assembly, a pruning assembly disposed at the top of the telescopic assembly, the base assembly comprising a semi-ring, a first connecting ring movably connected to one side of the semi-ring, a second connecting ring hinged to the end of the first connecting ring away from the semi-ring, a fixing unit disposed on the top surface of the semi-ring, the fixing unit comprising a fixing plate, two fixing posts fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing plate, a first spring elastically connected between the fixing plate and the semi-ring, the telescopic assembly comprising a connecting unit, the telescopic unit movably connected to the upper end of the connecting unit, and the connecting unit movably connected to the first connecting ring.

[0006] Preferably, the connecting unit includes a connecting rod, a first connecting plate is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting rod, and a pneumatic rod is fixedly installed on the top surface of the first connecting plate.

[0007] Preferably, the telescopic unit includes a telescopic rod, a second connecting plate is fixedly installed on one side of the telescopic rod, a fixing member is fixedly installed on the top surface of the telescopic rod, and a connecting member is provided on the top surface of the fixing member.

[0008] Preferably, the trimming assembly includes a trimming unit, a first cutter is fixedly mounted on the end of the trimming unit, a second cutter is hinged to the lower end of the first cutter, a second handle is fixedly mounted on the end of the second cutter, and a second spring is elastically connected between the second handle and the trimming unit.

[0009] Preferably, the trimming unit includes a first handle, a movable member is movably connected to the outer wall of the first handle, the end of the movable member is fixedly connected to the first cutter, and the bottom of the first handle is rotatably connected to the connecting member.

[0010] Preferably, the top surfaces of the first connecting ring and the second connecting ring are provided with a plurality of through holes, the surface of the semi-ring is provided with holes, and the fixing post is movably connected to the holes.

[0011] Preferably, the ends of the first connecting ring and the second connecting ring are set as slopes, and the bottom of the inner cavity of the half ring, the first connecting ring and the second connecting ring is smooth, and the top surface of the fixing plate is provided with an arc-shaped ring.

[0012] Preferably, the outer wall of the first grip is provided with a slider, the inner wall of the moving part is provided with a groove, the ends of the second grip and the first grip are both provided with rubber blocks, and the end length of the second grip is greater than the end length of the second spring.

[0013] Preferably, the end of the pneumatic rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second connecting plate, and the connecting rod is movably connected to the telescopic rod.

[0014] A planting method for red orange cultivation, applied to the aforementioned pruning device for red orange cultivation, comprises the following specific steps:

[0015] S1. Dig planting trenches at a certain row spacing, fill the trenches with an improved substrate made of well-rotted organic fertilizer, crop straw, vermiculite and garden soil in a specific ratio, then make ridges, select large seedlings in virus-free containers, and plant them on the ridges at a certain plant spacing.

[0016] S2. Adopt an integrated water and fertilizer system to deeply couple water management with fertilization plan;

[0017] S3. Fix the base assembly according to the size of the tree crown, control the height and position of the telescopic assembly and pruning assembly to prune the branches of the tree crown, the pruning assembly slides to the target branch and makes precise positioning to quickly cut the branch.

[0018] S4. Based on the leaf-to-fruit ratio, perform the first manual fruit thinning to remove deformed, diseased, and overly dense fruits. During the mid-stage of fruit enlargement, calculate and determine the number of fruits to retain per tree based on the target yield per acre and the weight of a single fruit, and perform the second quantitative fruit thinning to ensure even fruit distribution, maintain ventilation and light penetration in the canopy, and ensure that the branches bear the fruit evenly.

[0019] S5. In the early stage of fruit color change, set up strings of red LED supplementary lights in the middle and lower part of the canopy and the area where the fruit is concentrated in the inner canopy. Supplemental lighting should be carried out after sunset, with 2 to 3 hours of supplemental light per day for 30 to 40 days. This can effectively promote the synthesis of anthocyanins in the peel, improve the coloring of the inner canopy fruit, and make the peel color uniform and bright.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0021] This invention, through the cooperation of structures such as a semi-ring and a first connecting ring, allows the first spring to drive the fixing plate and the fixing post to reset, so that the fixing post engages with the semi-ring, the first connecting ring and the second connecting ring. This allows the device to be adjusted according to the size of the tree crown. The second handle drives the moving part and the first cutter to prune the branches near the middle of the tree crown, achieving the effect of pruning tree crowns of different sizes. The pruning shears are driven by the operating handle, which is more labor-saving than traditional manual pruning and can better achieve the effect of making the pruned tree crown approximately spherical.

[0022] This invention, through the cooperation of structures such as connecting units and telescopic units, activates the pneumatic rod as the pruned branches are gradually raised. The pneumatic rod drives the telescopic rod and the pruning assembly to move upward, which can better adjust the height of the telescopic assembly and the pruning assembly, avoiding the need for manual climbing, and thus enabling better pruning of branches at higher positions. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of the base assembly of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the base assembly of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural fit between the telescopic component and the trimming component of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural fit between the trimming unit and the second grip of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural relationship between the telescopic component and the first grip of the present invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Base assembly; 11. Semi-ring; 12. First connecting ring; 13. Second connecting ring; 14. Fixing unit; 141. Fixing plate; 142. Fixing column; 143. First spring; 2. Telescopic assembly; 21. Connecting unit; 211. Connecting rod; 212. First connecting plate; 213. Gas rod; 22. Telescopic unit; 221. Telescopic rod; 222. Second connecting plate; 223. Fixing component; 224. Connecting component; 3. Trimming assembly; 31. Trimming unit; 311. First handle; 312. Moving component; 32. First cutter; 33. Second handle; 34. Second cutter; 35. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the present invention provides a pruning device for orange planting, including a base assembly 1, a telescopic assembly 2 movably connected to the middle of the base assembly 1, a pruning assembly 3 disposed at the top of the telescopic assembly 2, the base assembly 1 including a semi-ring 11, a first connecting ring 12 movably connected to one side of the semi-ring 11, a second connecting ring 13 hinged to the end of the first connecting ring 12 away from the semi-ring 11, a fixing unit 14 disposed on the top surface of the semi-ring 11, the fixing unit 14 including a fixing plate 141, two fixing posts 142 fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing plate 141, a first spring 143 elastically connected between the fixing plate 141 and the semi-ring 11, the telescopic assembly 2 including a connecting unit 21, a telescopic unit 22 movably connected to the upper end of the connecting unit 21, the connecting unit 21 movably connected to the first connecting ring 12, the connecting unit 21 including a connecting rod 211, a first spring 143 fixedly installed on one side of the connecting rod 211, and a first connecting post 142. A connecting plate 212 has a pneumatic rod 213 fixedly installed on its top surface. A telescopic unit 22 includes a telescopic rod 221. A second connecting plate 222 is fixedly installed on one side of the telescopic rod 221. A fixing member 223 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the telescopic rod 221. A connecting member 224 is provided on the top surface of the fixing member 223. A trimming assembly 3 includes a trimming unit 31. A first cutter 32 is fixedly installed at the end of the trimming unit 31. A second cutter 34 is hinged to the lower end of the first cutter 32. A second handle 33 is fixedly installed at the end of the second cutter 34. A second spring 35 is elastically connected between the second handle 33 and the trimming unit 31. The trimming unit 31 includes a first handle 311. A moving member 312 is movably connected to the outer wall of the first handle 311. The end of the moving member 312 is fixedly connected to the first cutter 32. The bottom of the first handle 311 is rotatably connected to the connecting member 224.

[0032] Using the above scheme: Through the cooperation of the telescopic component 2 and the pruning component 3, the device is first adjusted according to the size of the tree crown. Pulling the fixing plate 141 causes the fixing plate 141 to move the fixing post 142, thus releasing the fixing post 142 from the engagement with the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13. Then, the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13 are moved. After adjustment, the fixing plate 141 is released, and the first spring 143 causes the fixing plate 141 and the fixing post 142 to return to their original positions, allowing the fixing post 142 to reconnect with the half-ring 11 and the first connecting ring 13. Ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13 engage, thereby adjusting the device according to the size of the tree canopy. When pruning branches, the height of the telescopic component 2 is adjusted according to the height of the branches. As the pruned branches gradually rise, the pneumatic rod 213 is activated. The pneumatic rod 213 drives the telescopic rod 221 and the pruning component 3 upward, which can better adjust the height of the telescopic component 2 and the pruning component 3, avoiding the need for manual climbing. The connecting rod 211 is movably connected to the telescopic rod 221, facilitating the adjustment of the height of the pruning component 3. Adjustments are made to allow for better pruning of branches. When pruning branches near the center of the canopy, pushing the second handle 33 causes the moving part 312 and the first cutter 32 to prune the branches near the center of the canopy. Driving the scissors via the handle reduces effort compared to traditional manual pruning, thus improving efficiency. The second handle 33 and the first handle 311 increase friction with the hand when held, preventing prolonged hand strain. Holding the second handle 33 and the first handle 311 causes the hands to sweat. The second handle 33 drives the moving part 312 and the first cutter 32 to move closer to the center. The end of the second handle 33 can be held all the time, avoiding the need to walk closer to the crown when pruning branches in the middle of the crown, which may cause the risk of branch scratches. This achieves the effect of pruning crowns of different sizes. The scissors are driven by the operating handle, which is more labor-saving than traditional manual pruning and can better achieve the effect of the pruned crown being close to a spherical structure.

[0033] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the top surfaces of the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13 are provided with several through holes, the surface of the half ring 11 is provided with holes, and the fixing post 142 is movably connected to the holes. The ends of the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13 are set as slopes, and the bottom of the inner cavity of the half ring 11, the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13 is smooth. The top surface of the fixing plate 141 is provided with an arc-shaped ring.

[0034] The above-mentioned solution, through the design of the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13, and the opening of several through holes in the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13, allows for better adjustment of the approximately circular shape formed by the semi-ring 11, the first connecting ring 12, and the second connecting ring 13 when pruning tree canopies of different sizes. This adapts to tree canopies of different sizes, achieving multiple optimizations in efficiency, tree health, and fruit yield and quality, while reducing labor intensity and operational difficulty. The opening of holes on the surface of the semi-ring 11 allows the fixing post 142 to pass through the holes and through holes to fix the semi-ring 11 to the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13 respectively when adjusting the semi-ring 11, the first connecting ring 12, and the second connecting ring 13 according to different tree canopy sizes. This makes branch pruning more efficient. The design of the sloping ends of the first connecting ring 12 and the second connecting ring 13 enhances stability, making it easier to rotate the telescopic component 2 when pruning branches of the tree canopy without jamming or difficulty in pushing. The smooth design of the bottom of the inner cavity of the half ring 11, the first connecting ring 12, and the second connecting ring 13 significantly reduces the frictional resistance of the connecting rod 211 in the sliding groove, allowing the connecting rod 211 to slide more smoothly and extending the service life of the device. The arc-shaped ring design on the top surface of the fixing plate 141 allows the fixing unit 14 to be released from the half ring 11, the first connecting ring 12, and the second connecting ring 13 when adjusting the size of the base component 1 according to different tree canopy sizes. This facilitates more convenient adjustment of the device and saves adjustment time.

[0035] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the outer wall of the first grip 311 is provided with a slider, the inner wall of the moving part 312 is provided with a groove, the ends of the second grip 33 and the first grip 311 are both provided with rubber blocks, and the end length of the second grip 33 is greater than the end length of the second spring 35. The end of the pneumatic rod 213 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second connecting plate 222, and the connecting rod 211 is movably connected to the telescopic rod 221.

[0036] The above solution utilizes the cooperation of the first grip 311 and the moving part 312. The design of the slider of the first grip 311 and the groove of the moving part 312 allows for pruning near the center of the tree crown. This pushes the second grip 33, which in turn drives the moving part 312 and the first cutter 32 to prune the branches near the center of the crown. The pruning shears are driven by the handle, resulting in less effort than traditional manual pruning and improved efficiency. The design of the rubber blocks on the second grip 33 and the first grip 311 increases friction with the hand, preventing hand sweating and slippage caused by prolonged gripping. The design of the end length of the second spring 35 being greater than the end length of the second spring 33 allows for easy pruning of branches in the middle of the canopy. Pushing the second handle 33 causes the moving part 312 and the first cutter 32 to move closer to the center, allowing the second handle 33 to be held continuously. This avoids the need for manual movement towards the canopy when pruning branches in the middle of the canopy, which could lead to the risk of branch scratches. The pneumatic rod 213 is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate 222. When pruning branches at different heights, the height of the telescopic component 2 and the pruning component 3 can be better adjusted, avoiding the need for manual climbing. The connecting rod 211 is movably connected to the telescopic rod 221, facilitating the adjustment of the height of the pruning component 3, thereby enabling better pruning of branches.

[0037] A planting method for red orange cultivation, applied to a pruning device for red orange cultivation, includes the following specific steps:

[0038] S1. Dig planting trenches at a certain row spacing, fill the trenches with an improved substrate made of well-rotted organic fertilizer, crop straw, vermiculite and garden soil in a specific ratio, then make ridges, select large seedlings in virus-free containers, and plant them on the ridges at a certain plant spacing.

[0039] S2. Adopt an integrated water and fertilizer system to deeply couple water management with fertilization plan;

[0040] S3. Fix the base assembly according to the size of the tree crown, control the height and position of the telescopic assembly and pruning assembly to prune the branches of the tree crown, the pruning assembly slides to the target branch and makes precise positioning to quickly cut the branch.

[0041] S4. Based on the leaf-to-fruit ratio, perform the first manual fruit thinning to remove deformed, diseased, and overly dense fruits. During the mid-stage of fruit enlargement, calculate and determine the number of fruits to retain per tree based on the target yield per acre and the weight of a single fruit, and perform the second quantitative fruit thinning to ensure even fruit distribution, maintain ventilation and light penetration in the canopy, and ensure that the branches bear the fruit evenly.

[0042] S5. In the early stage of fruit color change, set up strings of red LED supplementary lights in the middle and lower part of the canopy and the area where the fruit is concentrated in the inner canopy. Supplemental lighting should be carried out after sunset, with 2 to 3 hours of supplemental light per day for 30 to 40 days. This can effectively promote the synthesis of anthocyanins in the peel, improve the coloring of the inner canopy fruit, and make the peel color uniform and bright.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0044] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pruning device for red orange planting, comprising a base assembly (1), characterized in that: The base assembly (1) is movably connected to a telescopic assembly (2) in the middle, and a trimming assembly (3) is provided at the top of the telescopic assembly (2). The base assembly (1) includes a semi-ring (11), a first connecting ring (12) is movably connected to one side of the semi-ring (11), a second connecting ring (13) is hinged to the end of the first connecting ring (12) away from the semi-ring (11), and a fixing unit (14) is provided on the top surface of the semi-ring (11). The fixing unit (14) includes a fixing plate (141), two fixing posts (142) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing plate (141), and a first spring (143) is elastically connected between the fixing plate (141) and the half ring (11). The telescopic component (2) includes a connecting unit (21), the upper end of which is movably connected to a telescopic unit (22), and the connecting unit (21) is movably connected to a first connecting ring (12).

2. The pruning device for red orange planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting unit (21) includes a connecting rod (211), a first connecting plate (212) is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting rod (211), and a pneumatic rod (213) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the first connecting plate (212).

3. The pruning device for red orange planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic unit (22) includes a telescopic rod (221), a second connecting plate (222) is fixedly installed on one side of the telescopic rod (221), a fixing member (223) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the telescopic rod (221), and a connecting member (224) is provided on the top surface of the fixing member (223).

4. The pruning device for red orange planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trimming assembly (3) includes a trimming unit (31), a first cutter (32) is fixedly installed at the end of the trimming unit (31), a second cutter (34) is hinged to the lower end of the first cutter (32), a second handle (33) is fixedly installed at the end of the second cutter (34), and a second spring (35) is elastically connected between the second handle (33) and the trimming unit (31).

5. The pruning device for red orange planting according to claim 4, characterized in that: The trimming unit (31) includes a first handle (311), a movable member (312) is movably connected to the outer wall of the first handle (311), the end of the movable member (312) is fixedly connected to the first cutter (32), and the bottom of the first handle (311) is rotatably connected to the connector (224).

6. The pruning device for red orange planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surfaces of the first connecting ring (12) and the second connecting ring (13) are provided with several through holes, and the surface of the half ring (11) is provided with holes, and the fixing post (142) is movably connected to the holes.

7. The pruning device for red orange planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ends of the first connecting ring (12) and the second connecting ring (13) are set as slopes, and the bottom of the inner cavity of the half ring (11), the first connecting ring (12) and the second connecting ring (13) is smooth. The top surface of the fixing plate (141) is provided with an arc ring.

8. The pruning device for red orange planting according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the first grip (311) is provided with a slider, the inner wall of the moving part (312) is provided with a groove, the ends of the second grip (33) and the first grip (311) are both provided with rubber blocks, and the end length of the second grip (33) is greater than the end length of the second spring (35).

9. The pruning device for red orange planting according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the pneumatic rod (213) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second connecting plate (222), and the connecting rod (211) is movably connected to the telescopic rod (221).

10. A planting method for red orange cultivation, applied to the pruning device for red orange cultivation as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The specific steps are as follows: S1. Dig planting trenches at a certain row spacing, fill the trenches with an improved substrate made of well-rotted organic fertilizer, crop straw, vermiculite and garden soil in a specific ratio, then make ridges, select large seedlings in virus-free containers, and plant them on the ridges at a certain plant spacing. S2. Adopt an integrated water and fertilizer system to deeply couple water management with fertilization plan; S3. Fix the base assembly according to the size of the tree crown, control the height and position of the telescopic assembly and pruning assembly to prune the branches of the tree crown, the pruning assembly slides to the target branch and makes precise positioning to quickly cut the branch. S4. Based on the leaf-to-fruit ratio, perform the first manual fruit thinning to remove deformed, diseased, and overly dense fruits. During the mid-stage of fruit enlargement, calculate and determine the number of fruits to retain per tree based on the target yield per acre and the weight of a single fruit, and perform the second quantitative fruit thinning to ensure even fruit distribution, maintain ventilation and light penetration in the canopy, and ensure that the branches bear the fruit evenly. S5. In the early stage of fruit color change, set up strings of red LED supplementary lights in the middle and lower part of the canopy and the area where the fruit is concentrated in the inner canopy. Supplemental lighting should be carried out after sunset, with 2 to 3 hours of supplemental light per day for 30 to 40 days. This can effectively promote the synthesis of anthocyanins in the peel, improve the coloring of the inner canopy fruit, and make the peel color uniform and bright.

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