Citrus picking device convenient to adjust

By introducing horizontally movable adjustment components into the citrus picking equipment, the problem that the equipment can only be adjusted vertically is solved, a wider picking range and more efficient operation is achieved, and the flexibility and efficiency of citrus picking are improved.

CN222148287UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13SICHUAN ZHIMENG AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420891731.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-26
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-26

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Technical Problem

The existing mechanized citrus picking equipment can only be adjusted in the vertical height direction and cannot be adjusted in the horizontal direction, resulting in frequent mobile devices during use to cover various positions on the citrus tree, affecting work efficiency.

Method used

A citrus picking device including a base, a support assembly, an adjustment assembly and a picking assembly is designed. The first cylinder drives the movable seat to move in the movable groove, causing the first connecting rod group and the second connecting rod group to shrink or extend. , thereby realizing the movement of the connector in the lateral direction, driving the picking assembly to move in the lateral direction, and expanding the picking range.

Benefits of technology

This design improves the flexibility and applicability of the device, making it simple and rapid when adjusting the lateral position, reducing frequent operation of equipment movement and improving picking efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an orange picking device convenient to adjust. The orange picking device comprises a base, a supporting assembly, an adjusting assembly and a picking assembly. The supporting assembly is connected to the base and used for supporting the adjusting assembly. The picking assembly is connected with the adjusting assembly and used for picking fruits; the adjusting assembly comprises a connecting plate, a first air cylinder, a first connecting rod set, a second connecting rod set, a movable base, a sliding base and a connector. Wherein a movable groove is formed in the connecting plate, and a sliding groove is formed in the connector; the movable seat is slidably connected in the movable groove, and the sliding seat is slidably connected in the sliding groove; the first connecting rod group is hinged with the second connecting rod group; the other end of the first connecting rod group is hinged with the connector; the other end of the second connecting rod group is hinged with the sliding seat; the first air cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting plate and used for driving the movable base to move. Through the design of the first connecting rod set and the second connecting rod set, the transverse position of the picking assembly can be conveniently adjusted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of agricultural machinery, in particular to an citrus picking device which is easy to adjust. Background Art

[0002] Citrus is a general term for plants of the Citrus family, including fruit trees of multiple genera such as Citrus, Mandarin, and Pomelo. The fruit of citrus is usually round or oval, the peel is mostly orange-yellow or orange-red, the flesh is juicy, and the taste is sweet or sweet and sour. Common citrus include oranges, lemons, grapefruits, tangerines, etc., which are one of the common fruits for people. Citrus is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, cellulose, and antioxidants, which help to enhance immunity, promote digestion, improve skin, etc. The fruit of citrus can be eaten directly, or it can be squeezed into juice, made into jams, jellies and other foods. Citrus trees have strong adaptability and good cold resistance. They are suitable for growing in warm climates and are a common fruit tree cultivar.

[0003] Citrus fruits are grown in large quantities in both the north and south of my country, and large-scale cultivation has been achieved in many places. When the citrus fruits are ripe, how to pick them is a problem. Traditional manual picking or semi-automatic picking is suitable for small-scale citrus orchards, while mechanized picking is needed to improve efficiency in large-scale citrus orchards. Existing mechanized picking equipment uses transmission devices, pressure heads, collars and other structures; the use of mechanized picking equipment has the advantages of high work efficiency and high safety. However, the existing mechanized picking equipment can only be adjusted in the vertical height direction, and cannot be adjusted in the horizontal direction. Therefore, the picking equipment needs to be moved frequently for picking during use.

[0004] A patent with publication number CN216451975U discloses a citrus picking device that is convenient for picking citrus at high places. This citrus picking device uses a gear rack method to achieve height adjustment, and has the advantages of a large adjustment range and stable support. However, the picking device of this structure cannot be adjusted in the lateral direction. Therefore, when in use, the picking device needs to be moved frequently to pick fruits at various positions on the citrus tree, which affects work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an easily adjustable citrus picking device to solve the following technical problems raised in the background technology:

[0006] Existing mechanized picking equipment can only be adjusted in the vertical height direction, but cannot be adjusted in the lateral direction. Therefore, the picking equipment needs to be frequently moved for picking during use.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0008] A citrus picking device that is easy to adjust comprises a base, a support component, an adjustment component and a picking component; the support component is connected to the base and used to support the adjustment component; the picking component is connected to the adjustment component and used to pick fruits;

[0009] The adjustment assembly includes a connecting plate, a first cylinder, a first connecting rod group, a second connecting rod group, a movable seat, a sliding seat and a connecting head; wherein the connecting plate is provided with a movable groove, and the connecting head is provided with a sliding groove;

[0010] The movable seat is slidably connected in the movable groove, and the sliding seat is slidably connected in the sliding groove; the first connecting rod group and the second connecting rod group are hinged to each other; one end of the first connecting rod group is hinged to the movable seat, and the other end is hinged to the connecting head; one end of the second connecting rod group is hinged to the connecting plate, and the other end is hinged to the sliding seat; the first cylinder is fixed to the connecting plate and is used to drive the movable seat to move.

[0011] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a support frame, a lifting rod and a second cylinder; the lifting rod is movably connected to the support member, one end of the second cylinder is connected to the lifting rod, and the other end is connected to the support frame.

[0012] Furthermore, a fixed head is fixedly connected to the base, and the support frame is hinged to the fixed head; a third cylinder is also connected between the support frame and the fixed head, and two ends of the third cylinder are respectively hinged to the support frame and the fixed head.

[0013] Furthermore, a support head is fixedly connected to one side of the lifting rod near the top; the connecting plate is hinged to the lifting rod, and a fourth cylinder is also arranged between the connecting plate and the lifting rod, and both ends of the fourth cylinder are hinged to the support head and the connecting plate respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, the first connecting rod group and the second connecting rod group are both composed of at least three mutually hinged rods. The rods in the first connecting rod group are all hinged to the adjacent rods in the second connecting rod group.

[0015] Furthermore, the picking component includes an installation base plate, an upper fixed plate, a movable shearing knife, a fixed shearing knife and a fifth cylinder; wherein the installation base plate is fixedly connected to the connecting head, the upper fixed plate is connected to the installation base plate, the fixed shearing knife is fixedly connected to the upper fixed plate, and the movable shearing knife is hinged to the fixed shearing knife; a movable groove is provided on the telescopic rod of the fifth cylinder, and one side of the movable shearing knife is slidably connected in the movable groove.

[0016] Furthermore, a fruit frame is fixedly connected to the lower part of the mounting base plate, and a cloth bag is connected to the lower part of the fruit frame.

[0017] Furthermore, a collection frame is connected to the base.

[0018] Furthermore, a rolling wheel is connected below the base.

[0019] Furthermore, a counterweight is connected to a side of the base away from the picking component.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The utility model drives the movable seat to move in the movable groove through the first cylinder, so that the first connecting rod group and the second connecting rod group are contracted or extended, so that the connecting head moves in the lateral direction, thereby driving the picking component to move in the lateral direction. Such a design can expand the picking range of the device, allowing the device to cover a wider range of fruits and improve the picking efficiency. At the same time, this design makes it simple and quick to adjust the lateral position, which is conducive to the user to adjust according to the actual situation. This design can improve the flexibility and applicability of the device, allowing users to operate more conveniently. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the adjustment component part of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the picking component of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the upper part of the picking component of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lower half of the picking component of the utility model.

[0027] Markings in the figure: 1-base, 2-counterweight, 3-fixed head, 4-second cylinder, 5-support frame, 6-lifting rod, 7-fourth cylinder, 8-adjustment component, 9-picking component, 10-cloth bag, 11-third cylinder, 12-collection frame, 13-rolling wheel, 14-connecting head, 15-movable seat, 16-connecting plate, 17-second connecting rod group, 18-connecting head, 19-sliding groove, 20-sliding seat, 21-first cylinder, 22-movable groove, 24-first A connecting rod group, 25-mounting base plate, 26-fruit frame, 27-clamping part, 28-cutting part, 29-upper fixed plate, 30-motor, 31-fifth cylinder, 32-fixed shearing knife, 33-moving shearing knife, 34-first gear, 35-lower fixed plate, 36-second gear, 37-third support rod, 38-fourth support rod, 39-second clamping plate, 40-fourth gear, 41-first clamping plate, 42-second support rod, 43-first support rod, 44-third gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] Example

[0030] A citrus picking device that is easy to adjust, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a base 1, a supporting component, an adjusting component 8 and a picking component 9; the supporting component is connected to the base 1 and is used to support the adjusting component 8; the picking component 9 is connected to the adjusting component 8 and is used to pick fruits; for example, the picking component 9 can use a cutting knife to cut off branches connected to the fruits to pick the fruits.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the adjustment assembly 8 includes a connecting plate 16, a first cylinder 21, a first connecting rod group 24, a second connecting rod group 17, a movable seat 15, a sliding seat 20 and a connecting head 18; wherein the connecting plate 16 is provided with a movable groove 22, and the connecting head 18 is provided with a sliding groove 19;

[0032] The movable seat 15 is slidably connected in the movable groove 22, and the sliding seat 20 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 19; the first connecting rod group 24 and the second connecting rod group 17 are hinged to each other; one end of the first connecting rod group 24 is hinged to the movable seat 15, and the other end is hinged to the connecting head 18; one end of the second connecting rod group 17 is hinged to the connecting plate 16, and the other end is hinged to the sliding seat 20; the first cylinder 21 is fixed to the connecting plate 16 and is used to drive the movable seat 15 to move.

[0033] Specifically, when using, Figure 2 As shown, the movable seat 15 is driven to move in the movable groove 22 by the first cylinder 21. When the movable seat 15 moves upward, the angle between the first connecting rod group 24 and the second connecting rod group becomes smaller, the second connecting rod group 17 drives the sliding seat 20 to move upward, and the first connecting rod group 24 and the second connecting rod group 17 stretch in the lateral direction, thereby pushing the connecting head 18 to move in the lateral direction. When the first cylinder 21 drives the movable seat 15 to move downward, the angle between the first connecting rod group 24 and the second connecting rod group 17 increases, the second connecting rod group 17 drives the sliding seat 20 to move downward, and the first connecting rod group 24 and the second connecting rod group 17 contract in the lateral direction, thereby pulling the connecting head 18 to move in the lateral direction. By driving the picking assembly 9 to move in the lateral direction by the connecting head 18, the picking range of the device can be increased, so that the device as a whole does not need to be frequently moved. In addition, through this design, it is simple and quick to adjust the lateral position, which is conducive to the use of the device.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the support assembly includes a support frame 5, a lifting rod 6 and a second cylinder 4; the lifting rod 6 is movably connected to the support member, and one end of the second cylinder 4 is connected to the lifting rod 6, and the other end is connected to the support frame 5. This design can realize the lifting and lowering of the support assembly, and the vertical position of the picking assembly 9 can be adjusted by lifting the support assembly, that is, adjusting the height position of the picking assembly 9, which can further improve the picking range of the device as a whole. When in use, the lifting rod 6 can be pushed up or pulled down by the second cylinder 4.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, a fixed head 3 is fixedly connected to the base 1, and a support frame 5 is hinged to the fixed head 3; a third cylinder 11 is also connected between the support frame 5 and the fixed head 3, and the two ends of the third cylinder 11 are respectively hinged to the support frame 5 and the fixed head 3. This design can adjust the inclination angle of the support assembly. The support assembly as a whole is driven to rotate around the fixed head 3 by the extension and contraction of the third cylinder 11, thereby adjusting the inclination angle of the support assembly as a whole. By adjusting the inclination angle, the picking range can be further improved, and it can also be used to adjust the height position of the picking assembly 9.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, a support head 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the lifting rod 6 near the top; a connecting plate 16 is hinged to the lifting rod 6, and a fourth cylinder 7 is further arranged between the connecting plate 16 and the lifting rod 6, and both ends of the fourth cylinder 7 are hinged to the support head 14 and the connecting plate 16 respectively. This design allows the tilt angle of the picking assembly 9 to be adjusted separately. When in use, the connecting plate 16 is driven to rotate on the lifting rod 6 by the extension and contraction of the fourth cylinder 7, thereby changing the angular position of the connecting plate 16, that is, changing the tilt angle of the picking assembly 9.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, the first link group 24 and the second link group 17 are both composed of at least three mutually hinged rods. The rods in the first link group 24 are hinged to the adjacent rods in the second link group 17. This design can increase the telescopic range of the adjustment component 8, that is, it can increase the movement range of the picking component 9 in the lateral direction.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 3 to Figure 4As shown, the picking assembly 9 includes a mounting base plate 25, an upper fixed plate 29, a movable shearing knife 33, a fixed shearing knife 32 and a fifth cylinder 31; wherein the mounting base plate 25 is fixedly connected to the connecting head 18, the upper fixed plate 29 is connected to the mounting base plate 25, the fixed shearing knife 32 is fixedly connected to the upper fixed plate 29, and the movable shearing knife 33 is hinged to the fixed shearing knife 32; a movable groove is provided on the telescopic rod of the fifth cylinder 31, and one side of the movable shearing knife 33 is slidably connected in the movable groove. Specifically, when in use, as Figure 4 As shown, the fifth cylinder 31 is extended and retracted to drive the moving shear knife 33 to rotate. When the moving shear knife 33 rotates counterclockwise, it will cut the branches together with the fixed shear knife 32. When the moving shear knife 33 rotates clockwise, it will open to facilitate fruit picking.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, a fruit frame 26 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting base plate 25, and a cloth bag 10 is connected to the bottom of the fruit frame 26. The design of the fruit frame 26 and the cloth bag 10 is to guide the tangerines picked to fall and prevent the tangerines from falling freely to the ground and breaking.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, a collecting frame 12 is connected to the base 1. The collecting frame 12 is used to collect the picked citrus fruits.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, a rolling wheel 13 is connected below the base 1. The design of the rolling wheel 13 facilitates the overall movement of the device. The rolling wheel 13 is detachably connected to the base 1.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, a counterweight 2 is connected to the side of the base 1 away from the picking assembly 9. The counterweight 2 is used to prevent the picking assembly 9 from overturning the base 1 after moving horizontally.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, if Figure 3 as well as Figure 5As shown, the mounting base plate 25 is also connected to a clamping portion 27, and the clamping portion 27 includes a lower fixing plate 35, a motor 30, a first gear 34, a second gear 36, a third gear 44, a fourth gear 40, a first support rod 43, a second support rod 42, a third support rod 37, a fourth support rod 38, a first clamping plate 41 and a second clamping plate 39. The lower fixed plate 35 is connected to the mounting base plate 25. The first gear 34, the second gear 36, the third gear 44 and the fourth gear 40 are all rotatably connected to the lower fixed plate 35. The first gear 34 meshes with the second gear 36, the third gear 44 meshes with the second gear 36, and the fourth gear 40 meshes with the third gear 44. One end of the first support rod 43 is fixed to the third gear 44, and the other end is hinged to the first clamping plate 41. One end of the second support rod 42 is hinged to the lower fixed plate 35, and the other end is hinged to the first clamping plate 41. One end of the third support rod 37 is fixed to the fourth gear 40, and the other end is hinged to the second clamping plate 39. One end of the fourth support rod 38 is hinged to the second clamping plate 39, and the other end is hinged to the lower fixed plate 35. The motor 30 is used to drive the first gear 34 to rotate. When in use, the first gear 34 is driven to rotate by the motor 30, and the first gear 34 drives the second gear 36, the third gear 44 and the fourth gear 40 to rotate. Since the third gear 44 and the fourth gear 40 are meshed with each other, the rotation directions of the third gear 44 and the fourth gear 40 are opposite. When the third gear 44 rotates counterclockwise, the third gear 44 drives the first support rod 43 to rotate counterclockwise, and the first support rod 43 drives the first clamping plate 41 to open. The second support rod 42 is used to stabilize the first clamping plate 41. At the same time, when the third gear 44 rotates counterclockwise, it drives the fourth gear 40 to rotate clockwise, and the fourth gear 40 drives the second clamping plate 39 to open through the third support rod 37. The fourth support rod 38 is used to stabilize the second clamping plate 39. When the third gear 44 rotates clockwise, the third gear 44 drives the first support rod 43 to rotate clockwise, and the first support rod 43 drives the first clamping plate 41 to close. The second support rod 42 is used to stabilize the first clamping plate 41. At the same time, when the third gear 44 rotates clockwise, it drives the fourth gear 40 to rotate counterclockwise, and the fourth gear 40 drives the second clamping plate 39 to close through the third support rod 37. The fourth support rod 38 is used to stabilize the second clamping plate 39. The opening and closing of the first clamping plate 41 and the second clamping plate 39 can clamp or release the fruit, making it convenient to pick the fruit.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "center", "both ends" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0045] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms such as "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation" and "screw-on" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An easily adjustable citrus picking device, characterized in that: It comprises a base (1), a supporting component, an adjusting component (8) and a picking component (9); the supporting component is connected to the base (1) and is used to support the adjusting component (8); the picking component (9) is connected to the adjusting component (8) and is used to pick fruits; The adjustment assembly (8) comprises a connecting plate (16), a first cylinder (21), a first connecting rod group (24), a second connecting rod group (17), a movable seat (15), a sliding seat (20) and a connecting head (18); wherein the connecting plate (16) is provided with a movable groove (22), and the connecting head (18) is provided with a sliding groove (19); The movable seat (15) is slidably connected in the movable groove (22), and the sliding seat (20) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (19); the first connecting rod group (24) and the second connecting rod group (17) are hinged to each other; one end of the first connecting rod group (24) is hinged to the movable seat (15), and the other end is hinged to the connecting head (18); one end of the second connecting rod group (17) is hinged to the connecting plate (16), and the other end is hinged to the sliding seat (20); the first cylinder (21) is fixed to the connecting plate (16) and is used to drive the movable seat (15) to move.

2. The easily adjustable citrus picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly comprises a support frame (5), a lifting rod (6) and a second cylinder (4); the lifting rod (6) is movably connected to the support member, one end of the second cylinder (4) is connected to the lifting rod (6), and the other end is connected to the support frame (5).

3. The easily adjustable citrus picking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixed head (3) is fixedly connected to the base (1), and the support frame (5) is hinged to the fixed head (3); a third cylinder (11) is also connected between the support frame (5) and the fixed head (3), and two ends of the third cylinder (11) are respectively hinged to the support frame (5) and the fixed head (3).

4. The easily adjustable citrus picking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support head (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the lifting rod (6) close to the top; a connecting plate (16) is hinged to the lifting rod (6); a fourth cylinder (7) is also arranged between the connecting plate (16) and the lifting rod (6); and two ends of the fourth cylinder (7) are respectively hinged to the support head (14) and the connecting plate (16).

5. The easily adjustable citrus picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting rod group (24) and the second connecting rod group (17) are both composed of at least three mutually hinged rods, and the rods in the first connecting rod group (24) are all hinged to the adjacent rods in the second connecting rod group (17).

6. The easily adjustable citrus picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The picking assembly (9) comprises a mounting base plate (25), an upper fixed plate (29), a movable shearing knife (33), a fixed shearing knife (32) and a fifth cylinder (31); wherein the mounting base plate (25) is fixedly connected to the connecting head (18), the upper fixed plate (29) is connected to the mounting base plate (25), the fixed shearing knife (32) is fixedly connected to the upper fixed plate (29), and the movable shearing knife (33) is hinged to the fixed shearing knife (32); a movable groove is provided on the telescopic rod of the fifth cylinder (31), and one side of the movable shearing knife (33) is slidably connected in the movable groove.

7. The easily adjustable citrus picking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fruit frame (26) is fixedly connected below the mounting base plate (25), and a cloth bag (10) is connected below the fruit frame (26).

8. The easily adjustable citrus picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collecting frame (12) is connected to the base (1).

9. The easily adjustable citrus picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rolling wheel (13) is connected below the base (1).

10. The easily adjustable citrus picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A counterweight (2) is connected to a side of the base (1) away from the picking assembly (9).