Picking digger

By integrating the digging shovel and digging fork into the same device, the problem of traditional herb-gathering tools requiring multiple implements is solved, achieving simple operation, efficient harvesting results, and space saving.

CN223885646UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10HAINAN ZHONGLI HENGLI PHARM TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520496923.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional herb-gathering tools require carrying multiple implements, increasing the burden on the herb gatherers and making it inconvenient to operate, thus hindering the efficient harvesting of herbs with deep roots.

Method used

A harvesting excavator was designed, integrating a digging shovel and a digging fork into the same device. Through the cooperation of slots, moving rods, springs and locking blocks, the tool mode can be adjusted with one button, supporting multi-angle fixing and operation, and adapting to complex terrain.

Benefits of technology

It integrates multiple operations, reduces the burden on herb gatherers, improves harvesting efficiency, adapts to complex terrain, and the tools can be stored to save space.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a picking digger, and relates to the technical field of digging, aiming at solving the problems that various digging devices are often required to be carried in the picking process and more digging devices are inconvenient to carry, the picking digger comprises a main plate, a fixed shaft is fixed in the main plate, and a pair of first rotating sleeves and a pair of second rotating sleeves are arranged on the outer surface of the fixed shaft in a staggered manner; and digging shovels are fixed to the tops of the two first rotating sleeves, and digging forks are fixed to the tops of the two second rotating sleeves. The digging shovel and the digging fork are integrated in the same device, so that various operations such as soil shoveling, root digging and pit filling are realized, various tools do not need to be carried, and the load of a worker is greatly reduced; meanwhile, through cooperation of a clamping groove, a moving rod, a spring and a clamping block, the working mode (shoveling or forking) of the tool can be adjusted through one key, operation is easy and convenient, efficiency is high, and the rapid operation requirement under the complex terrain is met; meanwhile, through a foldable structure, the tool can be contracted and stored, and space is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of excavation technology, and in particular to a harvesting excavator. Background Technology

[0002] There are over 100 traditional Li medicinal herbs, including more than 500 plant-based herbs, more than 200 animal-based herbs, and more than 90 mineral-based herbs. They grow and are distributed in places such as the foot of mountains, dense forests, and cliffs. Due to the complex and diverse terrain, local people often use excavators to dig for Li medicinal herbs. Commonly used excavators include shovels, rakes, hoes, and forks.

[0003] There are many types of Li medicinal herbs. During the harvesting process, when encountering Li medicinal herbs with deep roots, it is necessary to use a shovel to remove the top layer of soil, then use a digging fork to dig up and collect the Li medicinal herbs, and then fill the pit with soil. During the harvesting process, it is often necessary to carry a variety of digging tools. Carrying too many digging tools is inconvenient and increases the weight burden on the herb gatherers. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to propose a harvesting and excavating tool that allows for one-button adjustment of the tool's working mode (shovel or fork), making it easy to operate and highly efficient.

[0005] The harvesting excavator proposed according to this utility model includes a main board, a fixed shaft is fixed inside the main board, and a pair of first rotating sleeves and second rotating sleeves are alternately arranged on the outer surface of the fixed shaft. A digging shovel is fixed to the top of the two first rotating sleeves, and a digging fork is fixed to the top of the two second rotating sleeves.

[0006] Both ends of the fixed shaft are fitted with fixing rings that are fixed to the first rotating sleeve and the second rotating sleeve. At least three slots are opened through the surface of the fixing rings. Both ends of the main board are slidably connected with moving rods. One end of the moving rod is fixed with a moving plate. A spring is fitted on the outer surface of the moving rod between the main board and the moving plate. One end of the moving plate is fixed with a card block that is inserted into the slot.

[0007] Preferably, a pull rod is fixed to the other end of the movable rod.

[0008] Preferably, a grip bar is fixed at the top center of the motherboard.

[0009] Preferably, a foot pedal is fixed to the outer surface of the grip near the motherboard.

[0010] Preferably, both the outer surface of the grip bar and the top of the foot pedal are provided with anti-slip pads.

[0011] Preferably, the slots are evenly distributed along the circumference of the fixing ring to support multi-angle fixing.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by integrating the digging shovel and digging fork into the same device, multiple operations such as shoveling soil, digging roots, and filling pits can be achieved without carrying multiple tools, greatly reducing the burden on the herb collector; at the same time, by utilizing the cooperation of the slot, moving rod, spring and locking block, the working mode of the tool (shovel or fork) can be adjusted with one button, making operation simple and efficient, and adapting to the needs of rapid operation in complex terrain; at the same time, through the foldable structure, the tool can be retracted and stored, saving space. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the storage structure of the harvesting excavator proposed in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the harvesting excavator proposed in this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the harvesting excavator proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the mainboard of the harvesting excavator proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mainboard of the harvesting excavator proposed in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Main board; 2. Fixed shaft; 3. First rotating sleeve; 4. Second rotating sleeve; 5. Digging shovel; 6. Digging fork; 7. Fixed ring; 8. Slot; 9. Moving rod; 10. Moving plate; 11. Spring; 12. Locking block; 13. Pull rod; 14. Handle; 15. Foot pedal. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Reference Figure 1-5 The harvesting excavator includes a main board 1, with a fixed shaft 2 fixed inside the main board 1. The fixed shaft 2 is embedded inside the main board 1 and fixed by welding or bolts. A pair of first rotating sleeves 3 and second rotating sleeves 4 are alternately arranged on the outer surface of the fixed shaft 2. A digging shovel 5 is fixed to the top of the two first rotating sleeves 3, and a digging fork 6 is fixed to the top of the two second rotating sleeves 4. The first rotating sleeves 3 and second rotating sleeves 4 are alternately sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed shaft 2, and the two are respectively connected to the digging shovel 5 and the digging fork 6. The working mode of the tool (shovel or fork) can be quickly adjusted. The digging shovel 5 and the digging fork 6 can rotate around the fixed shaft 2 to a storage position parallel to the main board 1, reducing the space occupied.

[0020] Both ends of the fixed shaft 2 are fitted with fixing rings 7, which are fixed to the first rotating sleeve 3 and the second rotating sleeve 4. At least three slots 8 are opened through the surface of the fixing rings 7. Both ends of the main board 1 are slidably connected with moving rods 9. One end of the moving rod 9 is fixed with a moving plate 10. A spring 11 is fitted on the outer surface of the moving rod 9 between the main board 1 and the moving plate 10. The spring 11 is fitted on the outside of the moving rod 9 to provide a return force. One end of the moving plate 10 is fixed with a locking block 12 that inserts into the slot 8. The other end of the moving rod 9 is fixed with a pull rod 13. By pulling the pull rod 13 outward, the moving rod 9 is driven to slide, and the movement of the moving rod 9 drives the moving plate 10 to move. The movement of the movable version 10 causes the locking block 12 to disengage from the current slot 8, and the movement of the movable version 10 also compresses the spring 11. At this time, after rotating the digging shovel 5 to the working angle, the pull rod 13 is released, and the spring 11 rebounds to push the locking block 12 into the corresponding slot 8, completing the locking. Repeat the above operation, rotate the digging fork 6 to the position and lock it, and use the fork teeth to penetrate into the soil layer to pry the roots. The slots 8 are evenly distributed around the fixed ring 7 to support multi-angle fixing. Through the multiple angle slots 8 on the fixed ring 7, the digging shovel 5 and the digging fork 6 can be fixed at multiple angles, so that the digging fork 6 and the digging shovel 5 can also be used as a hook rake and a hoe.

[0021] A handle 14 is fixed at the top center of the motherboard 1.

[0022] A foot pedal 15 is fixed to the outer surface of the handle 14 near the main board 1. When shoveling soil, the foot pedal 15 is stepped on to apply downward pressure, which, together with the handle 14, prys the soil.

[0023] The outer surface of the grip bar 14 and the top of the foot pedal 15 are both provided with anti-slip pads to prevent slipping during use.

[0024] When using this device, if shoveling is required, pull the lever 13 outward to slide the moving rod 9, causing the locking block 12 to disengage from the current slot 8. After rotating the digging shovel 5 to the working angle, release the lever 13, and the spring 11 pushes the locking block 12 into the slot 8 to complete the locking. When digging fork is required, repeat the above operation, rotate the digging fork 6 to the appropriate position and lock it, and use the fork teeth to penetrate the soil layer to pry the roots. When it is necessary to store it, fold the digging shovel 5 and digging fork 6 inward to be parallel to the main board 1 to reduce the space occupied.

Claims

1. A harvesting excavator, characterized in that: Includes a motherboard (1), a fixed shaft (2) is fixed inside the motherboard (1), and a pair of first rotating sleeves (3) and second rotating sleeves (4) are alternately arranged on the outer surface of the fixed shaft (2). A digging shovel (5) is fixed on the top of the two first rotating sleeves (3), and a digging fork (6) is fixed on the top of the two second rotating sleeves (4). The fixed shaft (2) is fitted with a fixing ring (7) at both ends, which is fixed to the first rotating sleeve (3) and the second rotating sleeve (4). At least three slots (8) are opened through the surface of the fixing ring (7). The main board (1) is slidably connected to both ends of the main board (1). A movable rod (9) is fixed to one end of the movable rod (9). A movable plate (10) is fixed to one end of the movable rod (9). A spring (11) is fitted on the outer surface of the movable rod (9) between the main board (1) and the movable plate (10). A card block (12) that is inserted into the slot (8) is fixed to one end of the movable plate (10).

2. The harvesting excavator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the movable rod (9) is fixed with a pull rod (13).

3. The harvesting excavator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (14) is fixed at the top center of the main board (1).

4. The harvesting excavator according to claim 3, characterized in that: A foot pedal (15) is fixed to the outer surface of the grip (14) near the main board (1).

5. The harvesting excavator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surface of the grip (14) and the top of the foot pedal (15) are both provided with anti-slip pads.

6. The harvesting excavator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slots (8) are evenly distributed around the fixing ring (7) to support multi-angle fixing.