Anti-injury tool for branch pinning

By designing anti-damage tools with crescent-shaped, saddle-shaped, and thickened plates, the problem of mechanical damage to fruit tree branches caused by branch-separating devices was solved, achieving the effect of protecting branches, enhancing tree health, and improving operational efficiency.

CN223714726UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26ECONOMIC FOREST RES INST OF XINJIANG ACAD OF FORESTRY
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Application Number
CN202520154215.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing branch-separating or angle-opening devices cause mechanical damage to fruit tree branches during use, affecting the health of the tree. Furthermore, the lack of padding when pulling branches with ropes leads to the branch getting stuck, reducing the load-bearing capacity of the branches.

Method used

Design a tool to prevent damage, which includes a crescent structure, a saddle structure, and a thickening plate. The crescent structure accommodates branches, the saddle structure is connected to a branch-pulling and angle-opening tool, and the thickening plate is embedded in the gap of the inner wall to clamp the branches and prevent mechanical damage.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects branches, avoids mechanical damage, improves tree health, enhances the load-bearing capacity of branches, is easy to operate, and can be reused.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of agricultural tools, in particular to an anti-injury tool for branch pinning. The anti-injury tool for branch pinning comprises a crescent structure, a saddle structure and a plurality of thickening sheets, the crescent structure is provided with a hollow cylindrical structure; a radial through notch is formed in the peripheral wall of the crescent structure, and the notch is through in the axial lead direction of the crescent structure; the crescent structure can enable the branches to penetrate through the notch and then be contained in the cylindrical structure; the saddle structure is arranged on the outer wall of the crescent structure and located on the side, away from the notch, of the crescent structure. The saddle structure can be connected with a branch pulling and angle opening tool; the thickening sheets are arranged on the crescent structure and close to the edge of the notch; and the thickening sheets can be embedded into the inner wall of the cylindrical structure to fill gaps between the branches and the inner wall of the cylindrical structure. Therefore, after the contact surface of the branch pulling or angle opening tool and the branch is sleeved, mechanical damage of the branch pulling or angle opening tool to the branch can be avoided.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of agricultural tools, and particularly relates to a branch separation tool. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of modern forestry, the mechanization popularization rate of orchards is higher and higher. At the same time, new requirements and standards for tree shape and orchard ground have been put forward. Branch pulling is a kind of shaping method that pulls the branches of fruit trees to a certain direction and a certain angle by artificial method, adjusts the spatial distribution of branches, changes the polarity of branches, adjusts the force of branches, adjusts the contradiction between the growth and fruiting of fruit trees, and makes the branches of the whole tree orderly and sparse. Branch pulling adjusts the structure of the tree, improves the light and ventilation conditions, and buffers the excessive tree vigor, promotes early flowering and fruiting of the whole tree, and achieves the purpose of high quality and high yield. Further, no matter what kind of branch separation device or angle opener is used, it plays an important role in adjusting the structure of the tree, improving the light condition, relieving the tree vigor, promoting the differentiation of flower buds and early fruiting. After the above-mentioned method is used to open the angle of the fruit tree, especially the special angle opener (made of steel wire) or branch separation device (made of steel wire), the mechanized operation of the orchard is not hindered, and the device can be reused, which greatly reduces the cost and improves the mechanization efficiency.

[0003] However, after using the branch separation device or the angle opener, the contact surface of the new shoot branch is mechanically damaged, which reduces the carrying capacity of the branch in the later period. Moreover, the phloem of the branch of some kernel fruit trees is damaged after the contact, which causes the flow of glue and leads to the weakness of the tree.

[0004] In addition, the branch pulling is performed by using a rope without a cushion (usually a paper shell), and if the rope is not untied in time, the neck is clamped, which also reduces the carrying capacity of the branch. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The purpose of the utility model includes, for example, providing a branch separation tool that can avoid mechanical damage to the branch by the angle opening or branch pulling tool after the contact surface of the branch pulling or angle opening tool is sleeved when the branch pulling, angle opening and other operations are performed on the fruit tree.

[0006] The embodiment of the utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0007] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a branch separation tool for cooperating with a branch pulling and angle opening tool, comprising:

[0008] A crescent structure, a saddle structure and a plurality of thickening pieces;

[0009] The crescent structure has a hollow cylindrical structure; a radial through notch is formed on the peripheral wall of the crescent structure, and the notch penetrates along the axial direction of the crescent structure; the crescent structure is configured to enable the branches to be accommodated in the cylindrical structure after passing through the notch;

[0010] The saddle structure is arranged on the outer wall of the crescent structure, and the saddle structure is located on the side of the crescent structure away from the notch; the saddle structure is configured to be connectable with the branch opening tool;

[0011] The thickening pieces are arranged on the crescent structure at positions close to the edges of the notch; and the thickening pieces are configured to be embedded in the inner wall of the cylindrical structure to fill the gap between the branches and the inner wall of the cylindrical structure, so that the branches are clamped with the cylindrical structure.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the inner wall of the cylindrical structure is cylindrical; along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure, the circumferential angle of the two side edges of the notch away from the center of the cylindrical structure is 90°.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, along the axial direction of the cylindrical structure, the length of the crescent structure is 2-3 times the diameter of the cylindrical structure.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the side of the saddle structure away from the crescent structure is provided with a plurality of recesses for being connectable with the branch opening tool; along the axial direction of the crescent structure, the plurality of recesses are arranged in sequence, and a protrusion is formed between adjacent recesses, and the adjacent protrusion and recess are smoothly transitioned.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the recess and the protrusion are both arc-shaped.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the materials of the crescent structure, the saddle structure, and the thickening pieces are all rubber materials.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, along the axial direction of the cylindrical structure, the length of the thickening piece is the same as the length of the crescent structure.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure, the width of the thickening piece is the same as the circumference of the inner wall of the cylindrical structure.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the thickness of the thickening piece is 1-2 mm.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure, the plurality of thickening pieces are all located at the same side position of the notch.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application include, for example:

[0022] The branch protection tool is used in cooperation with the branch pulling and angle opening tool, and comprises a crescent structure, a saddle structure and a plurality of thickening pieces. The cylindrical structure of the crescent structure can accommodate the branch, and the notch facilitates the branch to pass through the notch and be accommodated in the cylindrical structure, thereby protecting the branch to be processed and avoiding damage to the branch during the branch pulling or angle opening process. The saddle structure is used to connect with the branch pulling and angle opening tool, thereby ensuring the stable connection of the entire crescent structure during the branch pulling or angle opening process. The thickening pieces can be embedded in the inner wall of the cylindrical structure to reduce the inner diameter of the accommodation space of the cylindrical structure, thereby filling the gap between the branch and the inner wall of the cylindrical structure, and further ensuring the clamping of the branch and the cylindrical structure. In this way, the stable connection of the crescent structure and the branch is achieved. Such branch protection tool can avoid mechanical damage of the angle opening or branch pulling tool to the branch after the contact surface of the branch pulling or angle opening tool is sleeved on the branch during the branch pulling, angle opening and other operations of the fruit tree. Moreover, the tool can realize adjustable diameter range, and is suitable for a larger range of branches. The tool has the characteristics of simple manufacturing and repeated use, and the operation is simple. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the branch protection tool of the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0025] Figure 2 The use state diagram of the branch protection tool of the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0026] Icon: 10-branch protection tool; 100-crescent structure; 110-cylindrical structure; 111-accommodation space; 120-notch; 200-saddle structure; 210-recess; 220-protrusion; 300-thickening piece; 21-branch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model below. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but only represents selected embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that: similar signs and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0030] In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that if the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship of the utility model product in use, only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and not indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, structure and operation, therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0031] In addition, if the terms "first", "second" and the like appear, they are only used for differentiation description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] It should be noted that the features in the embodiments of the utility model can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 The embodiment provides a kind of anti-injury tool 10 for branch, for cooperating with the tool of pulling branch angle, including crescent structure 100, saddle structure 200 and multiple thickening pieces 300.

[0034] Crescent structure 100 has hollow cylindrical structure 110;Radially through gap 120 is set on the peripheral wall of crescent structure 100, and gap 120 is through along the axial line direction of crescent structure 100;Crescent structure 100 is configured to be able to make that branch 21 is housed in cylindrical structure 110 after passing through gap 120;

[0035] The saddle structure 200 is arranged on the outer wall of the crescent structure 100, and the saddle structure 200 is located on the side of the crescent structure 100 away from the notch 120; the saddle structure 200 is configured to be able to be connected with the branch pulling and angle opening tool;

[0036] The thickening pieces 300 are all arranged on the crescent structure 100 at positions close to the edges of the notch 120; and the thickening pieces 300 are configured to be able to be embedded in the inner wall of the cylindrical structure 110 to fill the gap between the branch 21 and the inner wall of the cylindrical structure 110, so that the branch 21 is clamped with the cylindrical structure 110.

[0037] The branch protection tool 10 according to the present scheme is used in cooperation with the branch pulling and angle opening tool, and includes the crescent structure 100, the saddle structure 200 and the plurality of thickening pieces 300. The cylindrical structure 110 of the crescent structure 100 can accommodate the branch 21, and the notch 120 facilitates the branch 21 to pass through the notch 120 and be accommodated in the cylindrical structure 110, thereby achieving protection of the branch 21 to be processed and avoiding damage to the branch 21 in the process of pulling the branch or opening the angle. The saddle structure 200 is used to connect with the branch pulling and angle opening tool, thereby ensuring stable connection of the entire crescent structure 100 in the process of pulling the branch or opening the angle. The thickening pieces 300 can be embedded in the inner wall of the cylindrical structure 110 to reduce the inner diameter of the accommodation space 111 of the cylindrical structure 110, thereby filling the gap between the branch 21 and the inner wall of the cylindrical structure 110, and further ensuring that the branch 21 is clamped with the cylindrical structure 110, so that the crescent structure 100 is stably connected with the branch 21.

[0038] Such branch protection tool 10, when the fruit tree is operated by pulling the branch, opening the angle, etc., the contact surface of the branch pulling and angle opening tool with the branch 21 is sleeved, which can avoid mechanical damage of the angle opening or branch pulling tool to the branch 21; moreover, the tool can realize adjustable diameter range, and is suitable for a larger range of branch 21 use; the tool has the characteristics of simple production and repeated use, and the operation is simple.

[0039] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 to understand more structural details of the branch protection tool 10.

[0040] As can be seen from the drawings, the inner wall of the cylindrical structure 110 is cylindrical. That is, the inner wall of the cylindrical structure 110 encloses a cylindrical accommodation space 111. Further, the wall thickness of the crescent structure 100 on the side close to the saddle structure 200 is greater than the wall thickness of the crescent structure 100 at the position close to the notch 120.

[0041] Optionally, the crescent structure 100 and the saddle structure 200 can be an integrally formed structure. In an optional embodiment, the crescent structure 100, the saddle structure 200 and the thickened sheet 300 are all made of rubber material. The rubber material has a certain flexibility, so as to protect the branch 21 to be processed. It is not difficult to understand that in other embodiments of the present application, the branch protection tool 10 can also be made of flexible materials such as plastic, composite fabric, etc. This is only an example and is not limited.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure 110, the circumferential angle of the two side edges of the notch 120 from the center of the cylindrical structure 110 is 90°. That is, along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure 110, the arc length of the position of the notch 120 accounts for 1 / 4 of the length of the circumferential wall of the cylindrical structure 110.

[0043] It is not difficult to understand that in other embodiments of the present application, the specific size of the notch 120 can be reasonably selected and designed by those skilled in the art according to actual needs, and is not specifically limited here. For example, the circular angle of the notch 120 can be 60°, 100°, etc. to adapt to different actual situations. This is only an example and as long as the notch 120 can allow the branch 21 to pass through and be accommodated in the cylindrical structure 110, the specific limitation is not limited.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, along the axial direction of the cylindrical structure 110, the length of the crescent structure 100 is 2-3 times the diameter of the cylindrical structure 110. Optionally, in this embodiment, the diameter of the crescent structure 100 is about 1 cm, and the length of the crescent structure 100 is 2-3 cm.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, a plurality of recessed portions 210 are arranged on the side of the saddle structure 200 away from the crescent structure 100, and the recessed portions 210 are used to be connected with the branch pulling and angle opening tool; along the axial direction of the crescent structure 100, the plurality of recessed portions 210 are arranged in sequence, and a protruding portion 220 is formed between adjacent recessed portions 210, and the adjacent protruding portion 220 and the recessed portion 210 are smoothly transitioned. The recessed portion 210 can be used for rope connection of the branch pulling tool, or for connection of the angle opening tool, so as to ensure that the crescent structure 100 can be stably connected with the branch pulling and angle opening tool.

[0046] As can be seen from the figure, in an optional embodiment, the recessed portion 210 and the protruding portion 220 are arc-shaped, so that the adjacent recessed portion 210 and the protruding portion form a continuous wave-shaped structure. The recessed portion 210 and the protruding portion 220 are used as the contact surface of the angle opener, the branch separator and the rope, and play a role in dispersing the contact surface pressure to avoid mechanical damage to the phloem part of the branch 21.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the length of the thickened sheet 300 is the same as the length of the crescent structure 100 along the axial direction of the cylindrical structure 110. In this way, the thickened sheet 300 can be in contact with the axial direction of the cylindrical structure 110, thereby ensuring that the branch 21 is clamped in the cylindrical structure 110.

[0048] In an optional embodiment, the width of the thickened sheet 300 is the same as the inner wall circumference of the cylindrical structure 110 along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure 110. In this way, the thickened sheet 300 can be arranged along the circumferential wall of the cylindrical structure 110, thereby being able to fill the gap between the branch 21 and the cylindrical space. In an optional embodiment, the thickness of the thickened sheet 300 is 1-2 mm. During use, one or more thickened sheets 300 can be embedded in the cylindrical structure 110.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the plurality of thickened sheets 300 are located at the same side of the notch 120 along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure 110. In this way, the notch 120 can have a larger opening, thereby facilitating the branch 21 to be clamped into the cylindrical space conveniently, and facilitating the assembly and manufacturing of the thickened sheet 300 and the crescent structure 100.

[0050] Further, the thickened sheet 300 is arranged in the tangential direction of the notch 120 along the circumferential direction of the crescent structure 100.

[0051] Use method:

[0052] First, the position of the branch 21 to be pruned or pulled is determined, and then the size of the appropriate injury prevention tool is selected according to the diameter of the branch 21 at the contact surface, and if necessary, the inner diameter of the injury prevention tool can be adjusted by using the thickened surface;

[0053] Then, the injury prevention tool is clamped into the branch 21, and the required amount of the injury prevention tool is determined according to the pruning or pulling tool used;

[0054] Then, the pruning or pulling tool is installed, and the position and direction of the injury prevention tool are adjusted (fine-tuned) according to the situation, and the branch pulling and angle opening operation is completed;

[0055] After the branch pulling and angle opening reaches the preset effect, the pruning or pulling tool is loosened, and the injury prevention tool is also removed and stored in a dry and shady place.

[0056] In summary, the embodiment of the utility model provides a pruning injury prevention tool 10, which has at least the following advantages:

[0057] The utility model discloses a pruning injury prevention tool 10, when the branch pulling and angle opening operation is carried out on the fruit tree, the contact surface of the branch pulling or angle opening tool is sleeved with the branch 21, which can avoid the mechanical damage of the angle opening or branch pulling tool to the branch 21.

[0058] And the tool is provided with adjustable diameter range accessories, and the range of suitable branches 21 is large.

[0059] The tool has the characteristics of simple manufacturing and reusability, and the operation is simple.

[0060] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A tool for protecting a branch from injury for use with a tool for opening an angle of a branch, characterized in that, The invention relates to a branch protection tool, comprising: a crescent structure (100), a saddle structure (200) and a plurality of thickening pieces (300); the crescent structure (100) has a hollow cylindrical structure (110); a radial through notch (120) is formed on the peripheral wall of the crescent structure (100), and the notch (120) penetrates along the axial direction of the crescent structure (100); the crescent structure (100) is configured to allow the branch (21) to be accommodated in the cylindrical structure (110) after passing through the notch (120); the saddle structure (200) is arranged on the outer wall of the crescent structure (100), and the saddle structure (200) is located on the side of the crescent structure (100) away from the notch (120); the saddle structure (200) is configured to be connected with the branch opening tool; the thickening pieces (300) are arranged on the crescent structure (100) near the edge of the notch (120); and the thickening pieces (300) are configured to be embedded in the inner wall of the cylindrical structure (110) to fill the gap between the branch (21) and the inner wall of the cylindrical structure (110), so that the branch (21) is clamped with the cylindrical structure (110).

2. The branch protection tool according to claim 1, wherein: the inner wall of the cylindrical structure (110) is cylindrical; along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure (110), the circumferential angle of the two side edges of the notch (120) away from the center of the cylindrical structure (110) is 90°.

3. The branch protection tool according to claim 1, wherein: along the axial direction of the cylindrical structure (110), the length of the crescent structure (100) is 2-3 times the diameter of the cylindrical structure (110).

4. The branch protection tool according to claim 1, wherein: a plurality of recesses (210) are arranged on the side of the saddle structure (200) away from the crescent structure (100), and the recesses (210) are configured to be connected with the branch opening tool; along the axial direction of the crescent structure (100), the recesses (210) are arranged in sequence, and the adjacent recesses (210) form protrusions (220) between them, and the adjacent protrusions (220) and recesses (210) are smoothly transitioned.

5. The branch protection tool according to claim 4, wherein: the recesses (210) and the protrusions (220) are arc-shaped.

6. The branch protection tool according to claim 1, wherein: the materials of the crescent structure (100), the saddle structure (200) and the thickening pieces (300) are rubber materials.

7. The branch protection tool according to claim 1, wherein: along the axial direction of the cylindrical structure (110), the length of the thickening piece (300) is the same as the length of the crescent structure (100).

8. The tool for protecting branches according to claim 1, wherein: The width of the thickened sheet (300) is the same as the inner wall circumference of the cylindrical structure (110) in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure (110).

9. The tool for protecting branches according to claim 1, wherein: The thickness of the thickened sheet (300) is 1-2 mm.

10. The tool for protecting branches according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of the thickened sheets (300) are located at the same side of the notch (120) in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical structure (110).