Picking mechanism for navel oranges

The citrus fruit harvesting device addresses the challenge of fixed-length harvesters by incorporating adjustable length and angle mechanisms, facilitating easier and more efficient fruit collection from high and dense tree areas.

CN223094269UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15GANZHOU XIAOSONG ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422403352.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

The existing navel orange pickers are inconvenient to pick navel oranges at high places and in the canopy due to the fixed overall length.

Method used

A picking mechanism including a main rod, hook knife, mesh bag, tooth disc, angle adjustment mechanism and length adjustment mechanism is designed. Through the cooperation of spring and locking pin, the angle and length of the main rod can be adjusted, making it convenient to pick navel oranges at high places and in the tree canopy.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient picking of navel oranges at high places and in the canopy, and improves the picking efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of picking mechanisms, and particularly relates to a picking mechanism for navel oranges, which comprises a main rod, the front end of the main rod is fixedly connected with a hook knife, the bottom of the front end of the main rod is fixedly connected with a connecting rod, the bottom of the connecting rod is fixedly connected with a net bag, and the tail end of the main rod is fixedly connected with two connecting frames. And a tooth disc is jointly and rotationally connected between the two connecting frames, an angle adjusting mechanism is arranged in the tail end of the main rod, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the tooth disc, and a length adjusting mechanism is arranged at the tail end of the connecting block. The length adjusting mechanism is arranged at the tail end of the main rod, a plurality of bayonet locks which elastically stretch out and draw back through the spring are arranged in the sliding rod, in addition, the push block which can be pressed is arranged on the outer side of the hollow sleeve, and the push block abuts against the bayonet locks, so that after the bayonet locks are pushed out of the hollow sleeve through the push block, the length of the main rod is adjusted, and the length of the main rod is adjusted. The overall length can be adjusted, so that high navel oranges can be picked.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of picking mechanisms, in particular to a picking mechanism for navel oranges. Background Technique

[0002] The tree crowns of adult navel orange fruit trees are tall and large, and the mature navel oranges are borne everywhere on the branches. Therefore, manual picking has become the only harvesting method.

[0003] In the utility model patent with the authorization publication number CN218550669U, a picking device is disclosed, especially a navel orange picking device. A navel orange picking device that can pick fruits at high positions on fruit trees is provided. A navel orange picking device includes a telescopic hand rod, a pull rope, a storage frame, a blade holder, a first traction rope, a second traction rope, a cutting mechanism, a winding shaft, a slider, etc.; a storage frame is fixedly connected to the upper side of the telescopic hand rod, a blade holder is fixedly connected to the top of the storage frame, and a cutting mechanism is arranged on the blade holder.

[0004] When the existing picking device is in use, due to the relatively fixed overall length, it is more inconvenient to pick navel oranges at higher positions, and it is also difficult to pick navel oranges inside the tree crown. Therefore, it needs to be improved. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a picking mechanism for navel oranges, which solves the problem that when the existing picking device is in use, due to the relatively fixed overall length, it is more inconvenient to pick navel oranges at higher positions, and it is also difficult to pick navel oranges inside the tree crown.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A picking mechanism for navel oranges includes a main rod, a hook knife is fixedly connected to the front end of the main rod, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front end of the main rod, a net bag is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod, two connecting frames are fixedly connected to the tail end of the main rod, and a toothed disc is rotatably connected between the two connecting frames. An angle adjusting mechanism is arranged inside the tail end of the main rod, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the toothed disc, and a length adjusting mechanism is arranged at the end of the connecting block.

[0007] Preferably, the angle adjusting mechanism includes a sliding pin slidably connected inside the main rod, a clamping block is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding pin located outside the main rod, and the clamping block is clamped with the toothed disc. A first spring is arranged inside the main rod, a dial rod is fixedly connected to the middle section of the pin body of the sliding pin, and the dial rod penetrates through the main rod and is slidably connected with the main rod. Through the setting of the angle adjusting mechanism, the overall bending angle can be adjusted, which is convenient for use.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the sliding pin, and the other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the main rod. By providing the first spring, elastic force can act on the sliding pin.

[0009] Preferably, a magnetic ring is fixedly connected to the middle section of the lever rod, and the magnetic ring is attracted to the main rod. By providing the magnetic ring, it has a limiting effect on the lever.

[0010] Preferably, the length adjustment mechanism includes a hollow sleeve fixedly connected to the end of the connecting block. A sliding rod is slidably connected to the inner side of the hollow sleeve. A locking pin is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding rod. The locking pin is slidably connected to the hollow sleeve. A second spring is provided inside the sliding rod. By providing the length adjustment mechanism, the overall length can be adjusted.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the locking pin, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the sliding rod. By providing the spring, elastic force can act on the locking pin.

[0012] Preferably, a limiting sleeve is fixedly connected to the outside of the hollow sleeve. The end of the locking pin is slidably connected to the limiting sleeve. A pushing block is slidably connected to the inside of the limiting sleeve. One end of the pushing block abuts against the locking pin. The other end of the pushing block is fixedly connected to a button. A corrugated sleeve is fixedly connected between the button and the hollow sleeve. By pressing the button, the pushing block can be pushed, so that the pushing block can push the locking pin out of the limiting sleeve.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. The present utility model provides a length adjustment mechanism at the end of the main rod. Among them, a locking pin that elastically expands and contracts through a spring is provided inside the sliding rod. A plurality of locking pins are provided. In addition, a pushable pushing block is provided on the outside of the hollow sleeve. The pushing block abuts against the locking pin. In this way, after the locking pin is pushed out of the hollow sleeve by the pushing block, the overall length can be adjusted, so as to pick higher navel oranges.

[0015] 2. The present utility model provides a relatively rotatable tooth disc between the main rod and the length adjustment mechanism. Then, an angle adjustment mechanism is provided inside the tail end of the main rod. The angle adjustment mechanism contains a clamping block that expands and contracts through a spring. By using the clamping block to engage with the teeth at different positions on the tooth disc, the overall bending angle can be adjusted, which is convenient for use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional view of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is the Figure 1 partial three-dimensional view of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is the front elevation sectional view of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 4 is the enlarged view of the structure of part A of the present utility model Figure 3 .

[0020] In the figure: 1, main rod; 2, hook knife; 3, connecting rod; 4, mesh bag; 5, connecting frame; 6, toothed disc; 7, angle adjusting mechanism; 8, connecting block; 9, length adjusting mechanism; 71, sliding pin; 72, clamping block; 73, first spring; 74, lever; 75, magnetic ring; 91, hollow sleeve; 92, sliding rod; 93, retaining pin; 94, second spring; 95, limiting sleeve; 96, pushing block; 97, button; 98, corrugated sleeve. Specific embodiments

[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please refer to Figure 1-3 , a picking mechanism for navel oranges, including a main rod 1. A hook knife 2 is fixedly connected to the front end of the main rod 1. A connecting rod 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front end of the main rod 1. A mesh bag 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod 3. Two connecting frames 5 are fixedly connected to the tail end of the main rod 1. A toothed disc 6 is rotatably connected between the two connecting frames 5. A connecting block 8 is fixedly connected to the toothed disc 6.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 , an angle adjusting mechanism 7 is arranged inside the tail end of the main rod 1. Through the arrangement of the angle adjusting mechanism 7, the overall bending angle can be adjusted, which is convenient for use. The angle adjusting mechanism 7 includes a sliding pin 71 slidably connected inside the main rod 1. A clamping block 72 is fixedly connected to one end of the sliding pin 71 located outside the main rod 1. The clamping block 72 is clamped with the toothed disc 6. A first spring 73 is arranged inside the main rod 1. One end of the first spring 73 is fixedly connected to the sliding pin 71, and the other end of the first spring 73 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the main rod 1. Through the arrangement of the first spring 73, elastic force can act on the sliding pin 71. A lever 74 is fixedly connected to the middle section of the pin body of the sliding pin 71. The lever 74 penetrates through the main rod 1 and is slidably connected to the main rod 1. A magnetic ring 75 is fixedly connected to the middle section of the rod body of the lever 74. The magnetic ring 75 is attracted to the main rod 1. Through the arrangement of the magnetic ring 75, the lever 74 is limited.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1-4 , a length adjustment mechanism 9 is provided at the end of the connecting block 8. By providing the length adjustment mechanism 9, the overall length can be adjusted. The length adjustment mechanism 9 includes a hollow sleeve 91 fixedly connected to the end of the connecting block 8. A sliding rod 92 is slidably connected inside the hollow sleeve 91. A pin 93 is slidably connected inside the sliding rod 92. The pin 93 is slidably connected to the hollow sleeve 91. A second spring 94 is provided inside the sliding rod 92. One end of the second spring 94 is fixedly connected to the pin 93, and the other end of the second spring 94 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the sliding rod 92. By providing the second spring 94, elastic force can act on the pin 93. A limiting sleeve 95 is fixedly connected to the outside of the hollow sleeve 91. The end of the pin 93 is slidably connected to the limiting sleeve 95. A push block 96 is slidably connected inside the limiting sleeve 95. One end of the push block 96 abuts against the pin 93, and the other end of the push block 96 is fixedly connected to a button 97. A corrugated sleeve 98 is fixedly connected between the button 97 and the hollow sleeve 91. The push block 96 can be pushed by the button 97, so that the push block 96 can push the pin 93 out of the limiting sleeve 95.

[0025] The specific implementation process of the present utility model is as follows: When in use, the user can hold the hollow sleeve 91, and then cut the navel oranges on the tree with the hook knife 2. The cut navel oranges will fall into the net pocket 4 for storage. In addition, the push block 96 can be pushed by the button 97, and the push block 96 can push the pin 93 out of the hollow sleeve 91, and then the sliding rod 92 can be pulled outwards so that another pin 93 can be inserted into the hollow sleeve 91. Moreover, the sliding pin 71 can be laterally pulled by the lever 74, so that the sliding pin 71 slides inside the main rod 1 and compresses the first spring 73, and the clamping block 72 at the end of the sliding pin 71 is disengaged from the tooth disc 6. Then, the angle between the main rod 1 and the hollow sleeve 91 can be adjusted by the tooth disc 6 for easy use.

[0026] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A picking mechanism for navel oranges, comprising a main rod (1), characterized in that: The front end of the main rod (1) is fixedly connected to a hook knife (2), the bottom of the front end of the main rod (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (3), the bottom of the connecting rod (3) is fixedly connected to a net bag (4), the tail end of the main rod (1) is fixedly connected to two connecting frames (5), and a toothed disc (6) is rotatably connected between the two connecting frames (5), an angle adjustment mechanism (7) is arranged in the tail end of the main rod (1), a connecting block (8) is fixedly connected to the toothed disc (6), and a length adjustment mechanism (9) is arranged at the end of the connecting block (8).

2. The picking mechanism for navel oranges according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjustment mechanism (7) comprises a sliding pin (71) slidably connected to the inside of the main rod (1); one end of the sliding pin (71) located outside the main rod (1) is fixedly connected to a clamping block (72), and the clamping block (72) is clamped with a toothed disc (6); a spring (73) is provided inside the main rod (1); a middle section of the pin body of the sliding pin (71) is fixedly connected to a lever (74); the lever (74) passes through the main rod (1) and is slidably connected to the main rod (1).

3. The picking mechanism for navel oranges according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the spring one (73) is fixedly connected to the sliding pin (71), and the other end of the spring one (73) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the main rod (1).

4. The picking mechanism for navel oranges according to claim 2, characterized in that: A magnetic ring (75) is fixedly connected to the middle section of the rod body of the shifting rod (74), and the magnetic ring (75) is attracted to the main rod (1).

5. The picking mechanism for navel oranges according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length adjustment mechanism (9) comprises a hollow sleeve (91) fixedly connected to the end of the connecting block (8); a sliding rod (92) is slidably connected to the inner side of the hollow sleeve (91); a bayonet (93) is slidably connected to the interior of the sliding rod (92); the bayonet (93) is slidably connected to the hollow sleeve (91); and a second spring (94) is arranged inside the sliding rod (92).

6. The picking mechanism for navel oranges according to claim 5, wherein: One end of the second spring (94) is fixedly connected to the latch (93), and the other end of the second spring (94) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the slide rod (92).

7. A picking mechanism for navel oranges according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer side of the hollow sleeve (91) is fixedly connected to a limiting sleeve (95), the end of the bayonet (93) is slidably connected to the limiting sleeve (95), the inner side of the limiting sleeve (95) is slidably connected to a push block (96), one end of the push block (96) abuts against the bayonet (93), the other end of the push block (96) is fixedly connected to a button (97), and a corrugated sleeve (98) is fixedly connected between the button (97) and the hollow sleeve (91).