Apple picking auxiliary device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of agriculture and forestry machinery, in particular to an apple picking auxiliary device which comprises a picking rod, clamping jaws, a supporting assembly and a picking assembly, one end of the picking rod is rotationally connected with the multiple clamping jaws, the two clamping jaws are symmetrically arranged, the supporting assembly is connected with the picking rod, and the picking assembly is connected to the picking rod. According to the apple picking device, the weight of the picking rod is distributed on the shoulders and the waist of the human body through the supporting end, the pressure exerted on the arms by supporting is reduced, the burden of the arms is reduced, the fatigue degree of the arms is reduced when a worker works for a long time, and the moving end of the picking assembly linearly moves along the picking rod to drive the clamping jaw to rotate to grab an apple. The moving end rotates or is directly pulled to take the apples down from the apple tree, and the apples can be rapidly collected through the collecting assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of agricultural and forestry machinery, and in particular to an apple picking auxiliary device. Background Art

[0002] In apple production, harvesting is the most time-consuming and labor-intensive part of the entire process. Apples often require tools to reach high-altitude locations, and they can easily fall during the picking process, resulting in waste.

[0003] A search revealed a Chinese patent application with publication number CN208242276U, which discloses an apple picking assistance device. The device comprises a picking mechanism, a telescopic rod, a collection rail, and a detachable bracket. The detachable bracket is mounted on the rear end of the telescopic rod via a first support frame. The picking mechanism is also mounted on the top of the telescopic rod, and the collection rail is located below the picking mechanism. The picking mechanism includes a mechanical claw, a connecting platform, a first servo, a second servo, a double rocker mechanism, and a bearing. The mechanical claw includes a first claw and a second claw. The telescopic rod includes a fixed rod, an extension rod, a first limit switch, a second limit switch, a motor, a screw, and a nut. This utility model reduces damage to fruit trees and apples while increasing the convenience and range of apple picking through the telescopic rod. When picking apples, the grower holds the rear end of the telescopic rod with their forearm resting on the detachable bracket, forming a lever with their hand as the fulcrum. This reduces the strain on the grower's hands, prolongs working time, and improves productivity.

[0004] However, in the above technical solution, a bracket is added to the telescopic rod to form a lever with the hand as the fulcrum. However, when using this patent, the arm still needs to keep gripping the device to pick apples, which will still cause arm and hand muscle fatigue when working for a long time. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to address the problems existing in the background technology and to provide an apple picking auxiliary device.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows: an apple picking auxiliary device includes a picking rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to a plurality of clamping claws; a support assembly, which is connected to the picking rod; when the support assembly is in use, the support end of the support assembly is connected to the picking rod to reduce the burden on the arm; a picking assembly, which is connected to the picking rod, and when the picking assembly is in use, the moving end of the picking assembly moves linearly along the picking rod to drive the clamping claws to rotate and grasp the apples.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping jaws are connected to a protective layer, and the protective layer is provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0008] Preferably, the support assembly includes a waist belt, which is connected to a buckle and a connecting plate; two shoulder straps are arranged in parallel and connected to the waist belt; a support rod is connected to the connecting plate, one end of the support rod is rotatably connected to a connecting ring, and the picking rod is detachably connected to the connecting ring.

[0009] Preferably, the picking rod consists of a fixed rod body and a rotating rod body, one end of the fixed rod body is connected to the connecting ring bolt, the rotating rod body is rotatably connected to the other end of the fixed rod body, and the rotating rod body is away from the accommodating groove opened at one end of the fixed rod body.

[0010] Preferably, the picking component includes a moving rod, which is arranged in the rotating rod body, and the moving rod has the same center as the rotating rod body; an elastic member, whose two ends are respectively connected to the inner wall of the accommodating groove and the moving rod; a rack, the number of which corresponds to the clamping claw, and the rack is connected to the outside of the moving rod; a half gear, which is connected to the clamping claw, the half gear is meshed with the rack for transmission connection, and the half gear is rotatably connected to the notch opened on the fixed rod body; an operating rod, which is connected to the moving rod, and the operating rod is slidably connected to the limiting groove opened on the fixed rod body; a collecting component, which is connected to the rotating rod body; when the collecting component is in use, the collecting end of the collecting component limits the position of the apple and reduces its moving speed.

[0011] Preferably, a protective layer is connected to the top of the moving rod, and the diameter of the protective layer is smaller than the diameter of the accommodating groove.

[0012] Preferably, the collecting assembly includes a fixed ring connected to the rotating rod body; a discharge barrel, one end of which is connected to the fixed ring and the other end of which is connected to the belt.

[0013] Preferably, a sponge block is placed in the discharge barrel.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the above technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] In the utility model, the support end distributes the weight of the picking rod to the shoulders and waist of the human body, reducing the pressure exerted by the support on the arms, reducing the burden on the arms, and reducing the fatigue of the arms of the workers when working for a long time. The moving end of the picking component moves linearly along the picking rod to drive the clamping claw to rotate and grasp the apples. The mobile end rotates or directly pulls to remove the apples from the apple tree, and can be quickly collected by the collecting component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of a picking rod;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure at point A;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional diagram of the feeding barrel.

[0020] Figure numerals: 1. picking rod; 2. clamping claw; 3. protective layer; 4. waist belt; 5. connecting plate; 6. shoulder strap; 7. support rod; 8. connecting ring; 9. fixed rod body; 10. rotating rod body; 11. receiving groove; 12. moving rod; 13. elastic part; 14. rack; 15. half gear; 16. joystick; 17. protective layer; 18. fixed ring; 19. discharge barrel; 20. sponge block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the utility model proposes an apple picking auxiliary device, including a picking rod 1, a clamping claw 2, a support assembly and a picking assembly. One end of the picking rod 1 is rotatably connected to a plurality of clamping claws 2, and two clamping claws 2 are symmetrically provided. The support assembly is connected to the picking rod 1; when the support assembly is in use, the support end of the support assembly is connected to the picking rod 1, and the support end distributes the weight of the picking rod 1 to the shoulders and waist of the human body, reducing the pressure exerted by the support on the arm, reducing the burden on the arm, and reducing the fatigue of the arm when the staff works for a long time; the picking assembly is connected to the picking rod 1, and when the picking assembly is in use, the moving end of the picking assembly moves linearly along the picking rod 1 to drive the clamping claw 2 to rotate and grasp the apple, and the moving end rotates or directly pulls to remove the apple from the apple tree, and can be quickly collected by the collecting assembly;

[0023] In an optional embodiment, each of the clamping jaws 2 is connected to a protective layer 3 , and the protective layer 3 is provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0024] Example 2

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the utility model proposes an apple picking auxiliary device. Compared with the first embodiment, the present embodiment records the detailed structure of the support assembly, which includes a waist belt 4, a connecting plate 5, a shoulder strap 6 and a support rod 7. The waist belt 4 is connected with a buckle, and the waist belt 4 is a support end; the socket is divided into a male buckle and a female buckle, which are respectively connected to the two ends of the waist belt 4; the outer wall of the waist belt 4 is connected to the connecting plate 5, and the shape of the connecting plate 5 fits the human body. Two shoulder straps 6 are provided in parallel, and the shoulder straps 6 are connected to the waist belt 4. The support rod 7 is connected to the connecting plate 5. One end of the support rod 7 is rotatably connected to the connecting ring 8 through a ball head seat, and the picking rod 1 is detachably connected to the connecting ring 8;

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the picking rod 1 consists of a fixed rod body 9 and a rotating rod body 10, one end of the fixed rod body 9 is bolted to the connecting ring 8, and the rotating rod body 10 is rotatably connected to the other end of the fixed rod body 9, and the rotating rod body 10 is away from the accommodating groove 11 opened at one end of the fixed rod body 9.

[0027] Example 3

[0028] like Figure 2-Figure 3 As shown, the utility model proposes an apple picking auxiliary device. Compared with the second embodiment, the present embodiment records the detailed structure of the picking assembly. The picking assembly includes a moving rod 12, an elastic member 13, a rack 14, a half gear 15, a joystick 16 and a collecting assembly. The moving rod 12 is arranged in the rotating rod body 10. The moving rod 12 is the moving end. The moving rod 12 and the rotating rod body 10 have the same center. The two ends of the elastic member 13 are respectively connected to the inner wall of the receiving groove 11 and the moving rod 12; the elastic member 13 is selected from but not limited to Spring; the number of racks 14 corresponds to that of the clamping jaws 2, the racks 14 are connected to the outside of the moving rod 12, the half gear 15 is connected to the clamping jaw 2, the half gear 15 is meshed with the rack 14 for transmission connection, and the half gear 15 is rotatably connected to the notch opened on the fixed rod body 9; the operating lever 16 is connected to the moving rod 12, and the operating lever 16 is slidably connected to the limit groove opened on the fixed rod body 9; the collecting assembly is connected to the rotating rod body; when the collecting assembly is in use, the collecting end of the collecting assembly limits the position of the apple and reduces its moving speed;

[0029] In an optional embodiment, a protective layer 17 is connected to the top of the moving rod 12, and the diameter of the protective layer 17 is smaller than the diameter of the receiving groove 11; the protective layer 17 is selected from but not limited to a rubber layer;

[0030] The collecting assembly includes a fixed ring 18 and a discharge barrel 19. The fixed ring 18 is connected to the rotating rod 10. One end of the discharge barrel 19 is connected to the fixed ring 18. The discharge barrel 19 is the collecting end, and the other end of the discharge barrel 19 is connected to the belt 4.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, a sponge block 20 is placed in the discharge barrel 19; the sponge block 20 has a certain buffering effect, which can prevent the apple from moving too fast and colliding with the human body when sliding in the discharge barrel 19.

[0032] In summary, when the present invention is used, the staff passes their two arms through the shoulder straps 6 and then connects them through the sockets on the waist belt 4. At this time, the support assembly and the picking assembly are located on the staff's right hand, which is in line with the dominant hand habits of most people. The staff holds the fixed rod 9 with one hand and brings the clamping claw 2 on its top close to the fruit on the apple tree. The other hand pulls the operating lever 16 to drive the moving rod 12 to move along the axis of the accommodating groove 11 in the fixed rod 9. When the moving rod 12 moves, the length of the elastic part 13 is compressed. At the same time, the rack 14 on the top of the moving rod 12 moves synchronously. The rack 14 engages with the half gear 15 while moving, driving the half gear 15 to rotate in the notch opened on the fixed rod 9. The clamping claw 2 changes from a perpendicular state to the picking rod 1 to a parallel state to the picking rod 1, and one end of the two clamping claws 2 moves toward each other to complete the clamping of the fruit. The apple is held in place by the rubber protective layer 3 on the clamping jaw 2 to prevent the clamping jaw 2 from being damaged by excessive force. At the same time, the protective layer 3 increases the contact area with the fruit to prevent it from slipping. The apple is removed from the branch by rotating the rotating rod body 10 back and forth or directly pulling it. The picking rod 1 is tilted at a certain angle and then the operating lever 16 is released. The elastic member 13 rebounds and pushes the moving rod 12 to move. The protective layer 17 on the top of the moving rod 12 pushes the apple into the fixed ring 18 and then into the discharge barrel 19 made of soft cloth and falls onto the sponge block 20. It can be taken out through the notch on the discharge barrel 19. If apples at a higher position are to be picked and the current length of the picking rod 1 cannot be reached, the position of the fixed rod body 9 relative to the connecting ring 8 can be adjusted by screwing the bolt on the connecting ring 8, so that the clamping jaw 2 can reach a higher height.

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. An apple picking auxiliary device, characterized in that: include A picking rod (1) having one end rotatably connected to a plurality of clamping claws (2); A support assembly is connected to the picking rod (1); when the support assembly is in use, the support end of the support assembly is connected to the picking rod (1) to reduce the burden on the arm; The picking component is connected to the picking rod (1). When the picking component is in use, the moving end of the picking component moves linearly along the picking rod (1) to drive the clamping claw (2) to rotate and grasp the apples.

2. The apple picking auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping jaws (2) are both connected to a protective layer (3), and the protective layer (3) is provided with anti-slip grooves.

3. The apple picking auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support components include A waist belt (4) is connected with a buckle, and a connecting plate (5) is connected to the waist belt (4); Two shoulder straps (6) are provided in parallel, and the shoulder straps (6) are connected to the waist belt (4); A support rod (7) is connected to the connecting plate (5); one end of the support rod (7) is rotatably connected to a connecting ring (8); and the picking rod (1) is detachably connected to the connecting ring (8).

4. The apple picking auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The picking rod (1) is composed of a fixed rod body (9) and a rotating rod body (10). One end of the fixed rod body (9) is bolted to a connecting ring (8), and the rotating rod body (10) is rotatably connected to the other end of the fixed rod body (9). The rotating rod body (10) is away from a receiving groove (11) opened at one end of the fixed rod body (9).

5. The apple picking auxiliary device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Picking components include A moving rod (12) is arranged in the rotating rod body (10), and the moving rod (12) and the rotating rod body (10) have the same center; An elastic member (13), two ends of which are respectively connected to the inner wall of the accommodating groove (11) and the moving rod (12); Racks (14), the number of which corresponds to the number of the clamping jaws (2), and the racks (14) are connected to the outside of the moving rod (12); A half gear (15) is connected to the clamping claw (2), the half gear (15) is meshed with the rack (14) for transmission connection, and the half gear (15) is rotationally connected to the notch provided on the fixed rod (9); A joystick (16) is connected to the moving rod (12), and the joystick (16) is slidably connected to a limiting groove provided on the fixed rod body (9); The collecting component is connected to the rotating rod body (10); when the collecting component is in use, the collecting end of the collecting component limits the position of the apple and reduces its moving speed.

6. The apple picking auxiliary device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the moving rod (12) is connected with a protective layer (17), and the diameter of the protective layer (17) is smaller than the diameter of the accommodating groove (11).

7. The apple picking auxiliary device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Collection components include A fixed ring (18) connected to the rotating rod (10); One end of the blanking barrel (19) is connected to the fixing ring (18), and the other end of the blanking barrel (19) is connected to the waist belt (4).

8. The apple picking auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sponge block (20) is placed in the discharge barrel (19).

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