Automatic harvesting equipment for pet cat grass

By designing pet cat grass automatic harvesting equipment, using components such as mobile racks, electric push rods and cutting knives, the automatic harvesting of cat grass is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and inconsistent quality of traditional manual harvesting, and improving production efficiency and product stability sex.

CN222283992UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-03赣州职业技术学院
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Application Number
CN202422959733.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-03
Publication Date
2025-01-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional cat grass harvesting relies on manual operations, which is labor-intensive and inefficient, making it difficult to ensure product quality and consistency, and increases production costs.

Method used

Design a pet cat grass automatic harvesting equipment, including a metal frame, a cultivation frame, a mobile frame, a first electric push rod, a feed frame, a lever, a cutting knife and a push mechanism, and drives the moving frame through a servo motor and a screw Putters enable automated harvesting and cutting, ensuring consistent height for each harvest.

Benefits of technology

It greatly reduces labor intensity, improves harvesting efficiency and product consistency, reduces labor costs, and realizes automated production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of harvesting equipment, in particular to automatic harvesting equipment for pet cat grass. Comprising a metal frame and a cultivation frame, the cultivation frame is placed on the metal frame and used for cultivating catgrass, the catgrass cultivation device further comprises a moving frame, a first electric push rod, a material conveying frame, a shifting rod, a cutting knife, a moving mechanism and a material pushing mechanism, the moving frame is slidably arranged on the metal frame, and the moving mechanism is arranged on the metal frame; the moving mechanism is used for driving the moving frame to slide on the metal frame, and first electric push rods are symmetrically arranged on the moving frame. Through cooperation of the moving frame, the first electric push rod, the material conveying frame, the shifting rod, the cutting knife, the moving mechanism and the material pushing mechanism, catgrass can be automatically harvested, so that a traditional manual harvesting mode is replaced, labor intensity is greatly reduced, harvesting efficiency is improved, and the catgrass harvester can continuously work, is not affected by human fatigue and is suitable for popularization and application. Therefore, the production period is accelerated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of harvesting equipment, in particular to an automatic harvesting equipment for pet cat grass. Background Art

[0002] With the development of social economy and the improvement of personal living standards, people pay more and more attention to the enrichment of spiritual life and emotional comfort. Keeping pets has become an indispensable part of many people's lives. Among many pets, cats have won the love of a large number of fans with their unique charm. In order to ensure the health of pet cats, cat owners are willing to invest more time and money to improve the living conditions of cats. Cat grass, as a natural and healthy snack, can not only help cats expel hairballs in their bodies, but also provide necessary dietary fiber and enhance intestinal health. Therefore, the demand for cat grass in the pet market is growing.

[0003] Although cat grass has many benefits for pet cats, problems in its production and processing have gradually emerged. Traditional cat grass is mostly grown in soilless cultivation or organic soil to ensure that it does not contain harmful chemicals. However, after the cat grass reaches a suitable height for consumption (about 5-7 cm), harvesting usually relies on manual operation, that is, workers use scissors and other tools to trim and collect it. This method is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also difficult to ensure the quality and consistency of each batch of products, increasing production costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides an automatic harvesting device for pet cat grass, which can solve the shortcomings of the current manual harvesting of cat grass using tools such as scissors, which is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also difficult to ensure the quality and consistency of each batch of products, thereby increasing production costs.

[0005] The technical implementation scheme of the utility model is: a pet cat grass automatic harvesting equipment, including a metal frame and a cultivation frame, the cultivation frame is placed on the metal frame, the cultivation frame is used to cultivate cat grass, and also includes a mobile frame, a first electric push rod, a feeding frame, a lever, a cutting knife, a moving mechanism and a pushing mechanism, the mobile frame is slidably arranged on the metal frame, the metal frame is provided with a moving mechanism, the moving mechanism is used to drive the mobile frame to slide on the metal frame, the first electric push rod is symmetrically arranged on the mobile frame, the feeding frame is connected between the telescopic rods of four first electric push rods on the mobile frame, the feeding frame is connected with levers at intervals, the lever is used to separate the cat grass in the cultivation frame into batches, the feeding frame is provided with a pushing mechanism, the pushing mechanism is connected with a cutting knife, the cutting knife is used to cut the cat grass in the cultivation frame, and the pushing mechanism is used to push the cut cat grass out of the feeding frame for discharging.

[0006] In addition, it is particularly preferred that the moving mechanism includes a servo motor and a lead screw, the servo motor is mounted on the metal frame, a lead screw is rotatably arranged on the metal frame, and an end of the lead screw is connected to an output shaft of the servo motor.

[0007] In addition, it is particularly preferred that the pushing mechanism includes a second electric push rod and a push plate, the second electric push rod is installed on the feed frame, the telescopic rod of the second electric push rod is connected to the push plate, the push plate is used to push the cut cat grass out of the feed frame for discharge, and the bottom of the push plate is connected to the cutting knife.

[0008] In addition, it is particularly preferred that a slope is provided on the feeding frame, and the slope is used to assist the cut cat grass in the feeding frame to slide out.

[0009] In addition, it is particularly preferred that a collecting mechanism is further included, the collecting mechanism includes a connecting plate and a collecting frame, the feeding frame is installed with a connecting plate, the connecting plate is connected with the collecting frame, and the collecting frame is used to collect the cut cat grass.

[0010] In addition, it is particularly preferred that a magnetic plate is further included. A magnetic plate is arranged at the bottom of the cultivation frame, and the magnetic plate is used to be adsorbed on the metal frame to fix the cultivation frame.

[0011] The beneficial effects are as follows: 1. The utility model can realize automatic harvesting of cat grass through the cooperation of the movable frame, the first electric push rod, the feed frame, the lever, the cutting knife, the movable mechanism and the pushing mechanism, thereby replacing the traditional manual harvesting method, greatly reducing the labor intensity, improving the harvesting efficiency, and the equipment can operate continuously without being affected by manual fatigue, thereby speeding up the production cycle.

[0012] 2. The utility model can effectively ensure the high consistency of each harvest by operating the first electric push rod according to the preset standard, avoid product quality fluctuations caused by human factors, improve product consistency and stability, and at the same time, automated harvesting reduces dependence on manual labor and reduces labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the mobile mechanism of the utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the material pushing mechanism and the collecting mechanism of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a structural separation diagram of the pushing mechanism and the collecting mechanism of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 5It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the metal frame, the cultivation frame and the magnetic plate of the utility model.

[0018] Among them, the above-mentioned drawings include the following figure marks: 1. Metal frame, 2. Cultivation frame, 3. Mobile frame, 401. Servo motor, 402. Screw rod, 5. First electric push rod, 6. Feed frame, 601. Inclined plane, 7. Push rod, 801. Second electric push rod, 802. Push plate, 9. Cutting knife, 10. Connecting plate, 11. Collection frame, 12. Magnetic plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0020] Embodiment: A pet cat grass automatic harvesting device, see Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, it includes a metal frame 1 and a cultivation frame 2; the metal frame 1 is made of iron, and two rows of cultivation frames 2 are placed on the metal frame 1, and the two rows of cultivation frames 2 are distributed up and down, and the number of cultivation frames 2 in each row is four, and the cultivation frames 2 are used to cultivate cat grass; it also includes a moving frame 3, a first electric push rod 5, a feeding frame 6, a lever 7, a cutting knife 9, a moving mechanism and a pushing mechanism; the moving frame 3 is slidably arranged on both sides of the upper and lower sides of the metal frame 1; the moving mechanism is arranged on the metal frame 1, and the moving mechanism is used to drive the moving frame 3 to slide on the metal frame 1; the front and rear sides of the moving frame 3 are connected with two first electric push rods 5 ; A feed frame 6 is connected between the telescopic rods of the four first electric push rods 5 on the mobile frame 3; a lever 7 is connected at intervals on the lower right side of the feed frame 6, and the lever 7 is used to separate the cat grass in the cultivation frame 2 in batches. The left end face of the lever 7 is an isosceles triangle. By setting the left end face of the lever 7 to an isosceles triangle, the cat grass can be moved using the left end face of the lever 7; a pushing mechanism is provided on the feed frame 6; a cutting knife 9 is connected to the pushing mechanism, and the cutting knife 9 is used to cut the cat grass in the cultivation frame 2, and the pushing mechanism is used to push the cut cat grass forward from the feed frame 6 for discharging.

[0021] See also Figure 2 As shown, the moving mechanism includes a servo motor 401 and a screw rod 402; the servo motors 401 are installed on the right parts of the upper and lower sides of the metal frame 1; the screw rods 402 are rotatably installed on the upper and lower sides of the metal frame 1, and the right ends of the two screw rods 402 are respectively connected to the output shafts of the two servo motors 401.

[0022] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the pushing mechanism includes a second electric push rod 801 and a push plate 802; the second electric push rod 801 is installed on the upper rear side of the feed frame 6; the push plate 802 is connected to the telescopic rod of the second electric push rod 801, and the push plate 802 is used to push the cut cat grass forward from the feed frame 6 for discharging, and the bottom of the push plate 802 is connected to the cutting knife 9.

[0023] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a slope 601 is provided on the front side of the feeding frame 6, and the slope 601 is used to assist the cut cat grass in the feeding frame 6 to slide out.

[0024] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a collecting mechanism is also included, which includes a connecting plate 10 and a collecting frame 11; the connecting plate 10 is installed on the front side of the bottom of the feeding frame 6; the collecting frame 11 is connected to the lower front side of the connecting plate 10, and the collecting frame 11 is used to collect the cut cat grass.

[0025] See also Figure 5 As shown, a magnetic plate 12 is also included; a magnetic plate 12 is arranged in the middle of the bottom of the cultivation frame 2, and the magnetic plate 12 is used to be adsorbed on the metal frame 1 to fix the cultivation frame 2.

[0026] When in use, first remove the cultivation frame 2 from the metal frame 1, separate the magnetic plate 12 at the bottom of the cultivation frame 2 from the metal frame 1, and then cultivate cat grass in the cultivation frame 2. After the cat grass in the cultivation frame 2 reaches a suitable height for eating (about 5-7 cm), put the cultivation frame 2 back on the metal frame 1, so that the magnetic plate 12 at the bottom of the cultivation frame 2 contacts the metal frame 1, so that the magnetic plate 12 is adsorbed on the metal frame 1 to fix the cultivation frame 2, and then control the servo motor 401 to drive the screw rod 402 to rotate, so that the screw rod 402 drives the moving frame 3, the first electric push rod 5, the feeding frame 6 and the lever 7 to move to the left. When the lever When the cat grass in the cultivation frame 2 is in contact with the lever 7, the lever 7 will automatically separate the cat grass in the cultivation frame 2 into several batches. After the lever 7 completes the cultivation of the cat grass in the frame 2 in batches, the servo motor 401 is controlled to drive the screw rod 402 to stop rotating, so that the screw rod 402 drives the mobile frame 3, the first electric push rod 5, the feed frame 6 and the lever 7 to stop moving, and then the cat grass in the cultivation frame 2 is harvested: the first electric push rod 5 drives the feed frame 6, the lever 7, the second electric push rod 801, the push plate 802 and the cutting knife 9 to rise, so as to adjust the height of the cutting knife 9 so that the cutting knife 9 is in a closed position with the top of the cat grass. The cat grass is cut into pieces by the push plate 802 and the cutter 9 is moved back and forth to the feed frame 6. The cat grass is cut into pieces by the push plate 802 and the cutter 9 is moved back and forth to the feed frame 6. The cat grass is cut into pieces by the push plate 802 and the cutter 9 is moved back and forth to the feed frame 6. The cat grass is cut into pieces by the push plate 802 and the cutter 9 is moved back and forth to the feed frame 6. The rod 5 drives the feeding frame 6, the lever 7, the second electric push rod 801, the push plate 802 and the cutting knife 9 to descend, and the height of the cutting knife 9 is adjusted again so that the cutting knife 9 and the top of the cat grass are at a suitable distance again, and then the second electric push rod 801 drives the push plate 802 and the cutting knife 9 to move forward again, so that the cutting knife 9 cuts the cat grass again, and the push plate 802 pushes out the cut cat grass again, and then the second electric push rod 801 is controlled again to drive the push plate 802 and the cutting knife 9 to move backward and reset, and then the above operation is repeated, and the cat grass in the cultivation frame 2 can be harvested;After the cat grass in the cultivation frame 2 is harvested, the servo motor 401 is controlled again to drive the screw rod 402 to rotate, so that the screw rod 402 drives the mobile frame 3, the first electric push rod 5, the feed frame 6 and the lever 7 to continue to move to the left, so that the lever 7 automatically separates the cat grass in the next cultivation frame 2 into several batches, and after the lever 7 completes the batching of the cat grass in the next cultivation frame 2, the servo motor 401 is controlled again to drive the screw rod 402 to stop rotating, so that the screw rod 402 drives the mobile frame 3, the first electric push rod 5, the feed frame 6 and the lever 7 to stop moving, and then repeat the above operation, and the cat grass in the next cultivation frame 2 can be harvested; after that, when the cat grass in all the cultivation frames 2 is harvested, the servo motor 401 drives the screw rod 402 to reverse and reset, so that the screw rod 402 drives the mobile frame 3, the first electric push rod 5, the feed frame 6 and the lever 7 to move to the right and reset, and finally the cat grass in the collection frame 11 is taken out. ;

[0027] The above description is only a specific implementation of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic harvesting device for pet cat grass, comprising a metal frame (1) and a cultivation frame (2), wherein the cultivation frame (2) is placed on the metal frame (1), and the cultivation frame (2) is used to cultivate cat grass, wherein the device is characterized in that: The invention also comprises a moving frame (3), a first electric push rod (5), a feeding frame (6), a lever (7), a cutting knife (9), a moving mechanism and a pushing mechanism. The moving frame (3) is slidably arranged on the metal frame (1). The moving mechanism is arranged on the metal frame (1). The moving mechanism is used to drive the moving frame (3) to slide on the metal frame (1). The first electric push rods (5) are symmetrically arranged on the moving frame (3). The feeding frame (6) is connected between the telescopic rods of the four first electric push rods (5) on the moving frame (3). The feeding frame (6) is connected with levers (7) at intervals. The levers (7) are used to separate the cat grass in the cultivation frame (2) into batches. The feeding frame (6) is provided with a pushing mechanism. The pushing mechanism is connected with a cutting knife (9). The cutting knife (9) is used to cut the cat grass in the cultivation frame (2). The pushing mechanism is used to push the cut cat grass out of the feeding frame (6) for discharging.

2. The automatic pet cat grass harvesting device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism comprises a servo motor (401) and a screw rod (402); the servo motor (401) is mounted on the metal frame (1); the screw rod (402) is rotatably arranged on the metal frame (1); and the end of the screw rod (402) is connected to the output shaft of the servo motor (401).

3. The automatic pet cat grass harvesting device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism comprises a second electric push rod (801) and a push plate (802); the second electric push rod (801) is mounted on the feed frame (6); the push plate (802) is connected to the telescopic rod of the second electric push rod (801); the push plate (802) is used to push the cut cat grass out of the feed frame (6) for discharging; the bottom of the push plate (802) is connected to the cutting knife (9).

4. The automatic pet cat grass harvesting device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The feeding frame (6) is provided with an inclined surface (601), and the inclined surface (601) is used to assist the cut cat grass in the feeding frame (6) to slide down and be discharged.

5. The automatic pet cat grass harvesting device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a collecting mechanism, which comprises a connecting plate (10) and a collecting frame (11). The connecting plate (10) is mounted on the feeding frame (6), and the collecting frame (11) is connected to the connecting plate (10). The collecting frame (11) is used to collect the cut cat grass.

6. The automatic pet cat grass harvesting device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a magnetic plate (12), which is arranged at the bottom of the cultivation frame (2), and is used to be adsorbed on the metal frame (1) to fix the cultivation frame (2).