Light gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous regions

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of climbing equipment, and discloses a light gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous regions, which consists of a detachable main ladder, a V-shaped tree leaning clamp and a foot fork. Most of the ladder is made of a hollow aluminum-magnesium alloy pipe; the detachable main ladder consists of two parts of main ladders, and can be detached and used according to specific working conditions; the V-shaped tree leaning clamp and the foot fork are specially used for mountain tree climbing operation, so that the tree climbing safety is improved; the pedal plates on the main ladder are foldable pedal plates and are asymmetrically and progressively arranged on the two sides of the main ladder at equal intervals. The novel ladder can also be used as a life ladder and used on the muddy ground.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of climbing equipment technology, specifically to a lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas. Background Technology

[0002] With the large-scale planting of fruit trees in forests and the rise of outdoor sports, activities such as fruit picking, wilderness rescue, and fieldwork are becoming increasingly common in complex mountainous environments. During emergency rescues, outdoor adventures, and fruit picking, due to time constraints and work intensity, operators must set up ladders quickly and maintain their stability to ensure their safety.

[0003] Currently, traditional climbing equipment, such as metal ladders and ropes, while meeting climbing requirements in some environments, often proves cumbersome and difficult to carry when facing complex mountainous terrain or working through dense trees. The workspace is often confined, making operation difficult and inconvenient. Therefore, the ladder carried by the operator must be safe, lightweight, and adaptable to various terrains. This invention proposes a lightweight gecko ladder designed for climbing trees in mountainous terrain. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the technical problems existing in the actual work of existing ladders and to provide a lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas. It is lightweight, small in size, detachable, easy to carry uphill, stable and safe in actual work, and the length of the ladder can be changed according to the specific tree species being worked on, and it can adapt to various terrains.

[0005] To solve the problems mentioned above, the technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows:

[0006] This invention provides a lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas, including a detachable main ladder, a V-shaped tree clamp, and a foot fork;

[0007] The detachable main ladder is used by operators to climb trees in mountainous areas for work.

[0008] The main material of the detachable main ladder is hollow aluminum-magnesium alloy square tube;

[0009] Furthermore, the detachable main ladder is divided into a first main ladder section and a second main ladder section. Foldable anti-slip foot pedals are connected to both sides of the first and second main ladder sections. The two parts are connected by cylindrical pins. Single or double main ladder sections can be used to work on trees of different heights. The required functions can be achieved by disassembling and assembling the cylindrical pins.

[0010] Specifically, the foldable foot pedal can be folded for placement and transportation, and unfolded for operation, with a maximum rotation angle of 90°.

[0011] The V-shaped tree clamp's tree-clamping mechanism consists of two supports in a V-shape. Anti-slip rubber pads are pasted inside the supports to secure the ladder. In actual operation, the tree trunk is placed between the two supports on the V-shaped tree clamp to improve the stability of the operation.

[0012] The fork is used to fix the ladder. In actual operation, the two sharp heads of the fork are inserted into the ground to fix them together, thereby improving the stability of the operation.

[0013] Furthermore, the fork is equipped with an anti-slip rubber sleeve. When working in mountainous terrain, the rubber sleeve separates from the head of the fork, allowing the fork to be inserted into the ground for operation. When working on muddy ground, the rubber sleeve is placed over the head of the fork to increase the contact area and friction between the fork and the ground.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] (1) This new type of ladder is lightweight and portable. The main ladder is made of hollow aluminum-magnesium alloy square tube, which reduces the weight of the ladder while ensuring its strength. The foot pedals on the main ladder are foldable foot pedals. When transporting the ladder, the foot pedals are folded to save space and make it easy to carry. When using the ladder, the foot pedals are opened for work.

[0016] (2) When this new invention is applied to actual work, the operator's working posture is similar to that of a gecko crawling. The structure of the foot pedals on the main ladder is asymmetrical and equidistant, which reduces the number of foot pedals and the weight of the ladder. When the operator climbs, he imitates the movement posture of a gecko, which reduces the space occupied by the foot pedals, increases the operator's working space, and improves the climbing speed.

[0017] (3) This new type of ladder is mainly suitable for tree climbing operations in mountainous areas. During operation, the ladder is placed at a slight angle, the sharp ends of the forks are inserted into the ground, and the tree trunk is placed within the two supports of the V-shaped tree clamp. The anti-slip rubber pads inside the supports increase the friction between the ladder and the tree trunk, improving operational stability while reducing damage to the tree trunk's bark. This ensures a tight fixation between the ladder, the tree, and the ground, enhancing operational stability and operator safety. This new type of ladder can also be used on muddy ground. When used on muddy ground, the anti-slip rubber sleeves carried on the forks can be fitted onto them to increase the contact area and friction between the forks and the ground, enabling multi-scenario applications. When transporting the ladder, the anti-slip rubber sleeves can also be fitted onto the forks to prevent accidental injury to the operator from the sharp ends of the forks. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the solution in this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of this new type of lightweight gecko ladder designed for climbing trees in mountainous areas.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the V-shaped tree clamp in this novel design.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the detachable main ladder in this new type of ladder.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Structural diagram of the foldable foot pedal.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the new type of fork.

[0025] The components are as follows: 1-V-shaped tree clamp; 2-Detachable main ladder; 3-Foot fork; 4-Anti-slip rubber pad; 5-V-shaped tree clamp head; 6-V-shaped tree clamp connector; 7-Ladder body; 8-Foldable foot pedal; 9-Pin; 10-Second main ladder section; 11-First main ladder section; 12-Connector; 13-Cylindrical pin; 14-Foot pedal; 15-Rivet; 16-Foot pedal limiter; 17-Foot pedal movable shaft; 18-Anti-slip rubber sleeve; 19-Foot fork fixing component; 20-Foot fork connector; 21-Foot fork body. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] See Figure 1 The diagram shows the working principle of the lightweight gecko ladder. This invention provides a lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas, including a V-shaped tree clamp 1, a detachable main ladder 2, and a foot fork 3.

[0028] In this embodiment, when the target of the work is a medium-to-tall tree, the lower part of the first main ladder 11 is fixed to the foot fork 3, and the upper part is fixed to the V-shaped tree clamp 1. The three together form a short gecko ladder. In actual work, the lower foot fork 3 is inserted into the ground, and the upper V-shaped tree clamp 1 is fixed to the side of the tree trunk to form a stable working environment.

[0029] Furthermore, when the target of the work is a tall tree, the upper part of the first main ladder 11 can be connected to the lower part of the second main ladder 10. The upper part of the second main ladder 10 is fixed to the V-shaped tree clamp 1, and the lower part of the first main ladder 11 is fixed to the foot fork 3. The three together form a long gecko ladder. In actual work, the lower foot fork 3 is still inserted into the ground, and the upper V-shaped tree clamp 1 is fixed to the side of the tree trunk to form a stable working environment.

[0030] See Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the V-shaped tree-leaning clip 1. The angle between the upper plane of the two rests of the V-shaped tree-leaning clip 1 and the plane of the connecting part below it is 100°. The two are welded together. The V-shaped tree-leaning clip connector 6 is located inside the lower end of the connecting part of the V-shaped tree-leaning clip 5. The two are concentrically connected and fixed by welding. The anti-slip rubber pad 4 is located inside the V-shaped structure of the V-shaped tree-leaning clip 5 and the two are fixed by rivets.

[0031] Specifically, when the operator is working, the ladder is placed at an angle, with the tree trunk wedged between the two supports of the V-shaped tree clamp 1. The angle between the upper plane of the support and the tree trunk is 80°-100°. The pressure on the tree trunk is generated by the weight of the operator and the ladder itself, which creates a huge friction between the anti-slip rubber pad on the surface of the ladder and the tree trunk, ensuring the stability of the ladder during operation.

[0032] See Figure 5 The foldable foot pedal 8 shown has the pedal 14 placed inside the foot pedal limiting member 16, and the two are connected by the foot pedal movable shaft 17. The movement of the pedal 14 is restricted by the foot pedal limiting member 16 and the foot pedal movable shaft 17, so that the pedal 14 can only rotate around a fixed axis, and the maximum rotation angle is 90°.

[0033] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The detachable main ladder 2, the enlarged view at point A, and the foldable foot pedals 8 are shown. The connecting holes on the foldable foot pedals 8 are aligned with the corresponding connecting holes on the first main ladder section 11 and the second main ladder section 10. Several foldable foot pedals 8 are riveted and fixed to the first main ladder section 11 and the second main ladder section 10 by rivets 15. The second main ladder section 10 is connected to its lower end by welding. The connecting head 12 is set inside the upper end of the first main ladder section 11 so that the two connecting holes are aligned. The cylindrical pin is inserted into the two holes to connect the single main ladder section into a double main ladder section. The gecko ladder can be quickly assembled for different work scenarios in a short time.

[0034] Specifically, on the first main ladder section 11, foldable foot pedals 8 are evenly distributed on the left and right sides of the first main ladder section 11, with three foldable foot pedals 8 installed on each side. The distance between individual foot pedals on each side is 60cm, and the distance between adjacent foot pedals on both sides is 30cm. The arrangement of foldable foot pedals 8 on the second main ladder section 10 is the same as that on the first main ladder section 11.

[0035] See Figure 6 The foot fork 3 shown is fixed by welding the foot fork fixing member 19 and the foot fork connecting member 20, and the foot fork body 21 is also fixed by welding the foot fork connecting member 20; the anti-slip rubber sleeve 18 is fixed to the outside of the foot fork body 21;

[0036] Furthermore, when working in mountainous terrain, the anti-slip rubber sleeve 18 is removed, and the conical pointed head of the foot fork 3 is inserted into the ground; when working on hard ground, the anti-slip rubber sleeve 18 is put on the foot fork body 21.

[0037] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 The system includes a lightweight gecko-like ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas, a V-shaped tree clamp 1, a detachable main ladder 2, and foot forks 3. The V-shaped tree clamp connector 6 on the V-shaped tree clamp 1 is placed inside the ladder body 7, and the connection hole on the V-shaped tree clamp 1 is aligned with the connection hole at the upper end of the first section of the main ladder 11. The two are fixed together by a pin 9. The foot fork fixing piece 19 of the foot fork 3 is placed inside the lower part of the ladder body 7, and the connection holes of the two are aligned. The two are fixed together by a pin 9, forming a short gecko-like climbing ladder.

[0038] Furthermore, the V-shaped tree-clamp connector 6 on the V-shaped tree-clamp 1 is placed inside the upper part of the above double-section main ladder. The connecting hole on the V-shaped tree-clamp 1 is aligned with the lower connecting hole at the upper end of the second section of the main ladder 10. The two are fixed by the pin 9. The foot fork fixing piece 19 of the foot fork 3 is placed inside the lower part of the above double-section main ladder. The connecting holes of the two are aligned and the two are fixed by the pin 9, forming a long gecko-like climbing ladder.

[0039] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments. Any combination, simplification, modification or substitution made without departing from the basic principle of the present invention shall be considered as an equivalent substitution and shall be deemed to be within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas, characterized in that: The lightweight gecko ladder includes a V-shaped tree clamp (1), a detachable main ladder (2), and foot forks (3). The V-shaped tree clamp (1) is a composite structure, including an anti-slip rubber pad (4), a V-shaped tree clamp head (5), and a V-shaped tree clamp connector (6). The first main ladder section (11) is a composite structure, including the ladder body (7) and foldable foot pedals (8). The second main ladder section (10) has the same structure as the first main ladder section (11). The foot forks (3) are a composite structure, including foot fork fixing parts (19), anti-slip rubber sleeves (18), foot fork connectors (20), and foot fork bodies (21). Installation Relationship: The V-shaped tree clamp connector (6) and the V-shaped tree clamp clamp (5) are welded and fixed. The anti-slip rubber pad (4) is riveted to the inside of the V-shaped structure of the V-shaped tree clamp clamp (5). The ladder body (7) and the foldable foot pedal (8) are fixed by riveting. The foot fork fixing part (19) and the foot fork connector (20) are fixed by welding. The foot fork body (21) and the foot fork connector (20) are fixed by welding. The anti-slip rubber sleeve (18) is fitted on the outside of the foot fork body (21).

2. The lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When working on trees of medium height, the V-shaped tree clamp (1), the first section of the main ladder (11), and the foot fork (3) are assembled into a short gecko ladder; when working on tall trees, the V-shaped tree clamp (1), the first section of the main ladder (11), the second section of the main ladder (10), and the foot fork (3) are assembled into a long gecko ladder.

3. The lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the foldable foot pedal (8), the pedal (14) and the foot pedal limiting member (16) are connected by the foot pedal movable shaft (17), and the maximum rotation angle of the pedal (14) is 90°.

4. The lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the upper plane of the two stops of the V-shaped tree-supporting clamp (1) of the lightweight gecko ladder and the plane of the ladder body (7) is 100°, so that the angle between the upper plane of the stop and the tree trunk is 80°-100° during actual operation.

5. A lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When working in mountainous areas, remove the anti-slip rubber sleeve (18) and insert the conical sharp head of the fork body (21) into the ground; when working on muddy ground, put the anti-slip rubber sleeve (18) over the fork body (21) and work.

6. A lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas as described in claim 1, characterized in that, On the first main ladder (11), foldable foot pedals (8) are evenly distributed on the left and right sides of the first main ladder (11), with three foldable foot pedals (8) installed on each side. The distance between individual foot pedals on each side is 60cm, and the distance between adjacent foot pedals on both sides is 30cm. The arrangement of foldable foot pedals (8) on the second main ladder (10) is the same as that on the first main ladder (11).

7. A lightweight gecko ladder for climbing trees in mountainous areas as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ladder body (7) and the foldable foot pedal (8) are hollow inside. The ladder body (7), the V-shaped tree clamp head (5), the foldable foot pedal (8) and the foot fork body (21) are all made of aluminum-magnesium alloy.

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