Tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle

By designing an adaptable tobacco harvesting vehicle, adopting a tracked walking mechanism and a multi-platform structure, the problems of poor passability and high cost of existing equipment have been solved, achieving efficient and low-cost tobacco harvesting, reducing plant damage and operational difficulty.

CN223899805UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13SICHUAN TOBACCO CO PANZHIHUA CITY CO RENHE BRANCH
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Application Number
CN202520514383.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-24
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-24

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Technical Problem

Existing tobacco harvesting equipment is bulky, has poor maneuverability, and is difficult to move flexibly in narrow or uneven tobacco fields. In addition, its use and maintenance costs are high, which limits its application in small-scale farms.

Method used

A tobacco harvesting vehicle was designed, which adopts a tracked walking mechanism and motor drive, is equipped with multiple platforms and seat railings, and is equipped with an LCD control panel and camera. The width is designed to adapt to the spacing between tobacco rows, and the top plate is higher than the plant, achieving high mobility and flexible passage.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and adaptability of tobacco leaf harvesting, reduces damage to tobacco plants, lowers operational difficulty and cost, and enhances operational safety and convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle which comprises a first walking mechanism and a second walking mechanism. A first platform is installed above the first walking mechanism, a second platform is installed above the second walking mechanism, and a plurality of supports are installed above the first platform and the second platform. The top plate is fixed to the top ends of the supports and bridges the first platform and the second platform. According to the tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle, the first walking mechanism and the second walking mechanism are arranged, so that high maneuverability of tobacco leaf harvesting is achieved. Due to the arrangement of the two walking mechanisms, the stability and balance of the vehicle are improved, the harvesting vehicle can flexibly move in tobacco fields of different terrains, and the adaptability and efficiency of tobacco harvesting are improved. And through the arrangement of the first platform and the second platform, a comfortable operation environment is provided for operators. The seats and the guardrails are arranged on the two platforms, so that the safety of operators is guaranteed, the convenience of operation is improved, the operators can concentrate on the harvesting work of tobacco leaves, and the harvesting efficiency is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of agricultural machinery relates to a kind of special vehicles for tobacco leaf harvesting. BACKGROUND

[0002] Tobacco leaf harvesting as the key link in tobacco production process, has direct influence on the quality and yield of tobacco. Traditional tobacco leaf harvesting mainly relies on manual, this mode is not only inefficient, and labor intensity is great, it is difficult to adapt to the modern agriculture to high efficiency and low cost requirement. With the advancement of agricultural mechanization, there are a variety of tobacco leaf harvesting machinery in the market, these devices improve the harvesting efficiency to some extent, but there are still some technical problems and limitations.

[0003] The tobacco picking machine on the market at present, although it improves the degree of automation of tobacco leaf harvesting to some extent, but they generally have some common problems. These devices are usually bulky, complex structure, leading to poor passability in tobacco field, especially in narrow or uneven tobacco field. In addition, the operation and maintenance cost of these large equipment is relatively high, which limits their application in small-scale farms or resource-limited areas.

[0004] Poor passability of large tobacco picking machine means that their mobility in tobacco field is limited, which not only affects the harvesting efficiency, but also may cause damage to tobacco plants. In tobacco planting areas, especially in those areas with complex terrain or small tobacco row spacing, the limitations of these devices are more obvious. Tobacco farmers need a kind of harvesting equipment that can shuttle flexibly in tobacco field while reducing damage to tobacco plants.

[0005] In addition to poor passability, the high use cost of existing tobacco picking machine is also an important factor restricting its wide application. These devices usually require high initial investment, as well as continuous cost in operation and maintenance. For many tobacco farmers, these costs may be difficult to bear, especially in the case of large fluctuations in tobacco market prices. Therefore, the market urgently needs a more cost-effective, easy-to-maintain, and adaptable to different tobacco field conditions tobacco harvesting solution. SUMMARY

[0006] In view of this, the utility model aims to provide a kind of tobacco harvesting vehicle that is easy to maintain and adaptable.

[0007] The inventor provides the technical scheme through long-term exploration and attempt, and multiple experiments and efforts, and continuously reforms and innovates to solve the above technical problems, and provides a tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle, which comprises a first walking mechanism and a second walking mechanism.

[0008] On the basis of the above technical scheme, the utility model still can make following improvement, further: First seat is installed on the first platform, second seat is installed on the second platform.

[0009] On the basis of the above technical scheme, the utility model still can make following improvement, further: First guardrail is installed on the first platform, second guardrail is installed on the second platform.

[0010] On the basis of the above technical scheme, the utility model still can make following improvement, further: The first walking mechanism and the second walking mechanism include caterpillar type walking wheel and motor drive mechanism, and the first platform is equipped with control pedal for operating the advance, steering and stop of the vehicle.

[0011] On the basis of the above technical scheme, the utility model still can make following improvement, further: Still include liquid crystal control panel, install support on;Liquid crystal control panel signal connection has first camera, second camera, microphone and loudspeaker.

[0012] Preferably, the first camera is installed in front of the tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle, and the second camera is installed at the rear of the tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle.

[0013] On the basis of the above technical scheme, the utility model still can make following improvement, further: The first camera is navigation camera, and the second camera is monitoring camera.

[0014] Preferably, the width of the first walking mechanism and the first platform is less than the row spacing, the width of the second walking mechanism and the second platform is less than the row spacing, and the spacing between the first platform and the second platform is not less than one ridge width.

[0015] Preferably, the height of the top plate is higher than the height of the tobacco plant.

[0016] On the basis of the above technical scheme, the utility model still can make following improvement, further: Still include the container for collecting tobacco leaf, install on the first platform or second platform.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

[0018] The tobacco harvesting vehicle realizes high mobility of tobacco harvesting by setting the first walking mechanism and the second walking mechanism. The configuration of the two walking mechanisms improves the stability and balance of the vehicle, enabling the harvesting vehicle to move flexibly in tobacco fields of different terrains, improving the adaptability and efficiency of tobacco harvesting.

[0019] The setting of the first platform and the second platform provides a comfortable operating environment for the operator. The seats and guardrails installed on the two platforms not only ensure the safety of the operator, but also improve the convenience of operation, enabling the operator to focus more on the harvesting work of tobacco leaves, thereby improving the harvesting efficiency.

[0020] The combination of the tracked walking wheel and the motor drive mechanism enables the tobacco harvesting vehicle to have excellent passability and power performance. The tracked walking wheel can adapt to muddy and uneven tobacco fields, reducing the compaction of the soil in the tobacco field and protecting the tobacco field environment.

[0021] The setting of the liquid crystal control panel integrates the first camera, the second camera, the microphone and the loudspeaker, providing the operator with intuitive vehicle status information and convenient communication tools. The configuration of the navigation camera and the monitoring camera enhances the safety and convenience of operation, enabling the operator to monitor the environment around the vehicle in real time and avoid accidents.

[0022] The width of the first walking mechanism and the first platform is less than the row spacing, and the width of the second walking mechanism and the second platform is less than the row spacing. Such design enables the tobacco harvesting vehicle to smoothly pass through the narrow tobacco rows while effectively harvesting tobacco leaves, improving the flexibility and efficiency of tobacco harvesting.

[0023] The height of the top plate is designed to be higher than the height of the tobacco plants, ensuring the passability of the harvesting vehicle and providing good sun protection and rain protection for the operator.

[0024] The width of the tobacco harvesting vehicle is designed considering the tobacco row spacing, enabling the vehicle to harvest multiple rows of tobacco leaves at a time, significantly improving the efficiency of tobacco harvesting and reducing the operation time.

[0025] By controlling the operation of the pedal, the operator can easily control the forward movement, turning and stopping of the tobacco harvesting vehicle, simplifying the operation process, reducing the operation difficulty, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of the operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiments will be briefly introduced as follows. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be considered as a limitation to the scope. Other related drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort, on the premise of not paying creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 is a rear view structural schematic diagram of a preferable embodiment of the tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle of the present application.

[0028] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a right view structural schematic diagram.

[0029] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram.

[0030] The marks in the drawings are as follows:

[0031] 110 first walking mechanism,

[0032] 120 second walking mechanism,

[0033] 200 first platform,

[0034] 210 first seat,

[0035] 220 first guardrail,

[0036] 230 control pedal,

[0037] 300 second platform,

[0038] 310 second seat,

[0039] 320 second guardrail,

[0040] 400 support,

[0041] 410 top plate,

[0042] 500 liquid crystal control panel,

[0043] 511 first camera,

[0044] 512 second camera,

[0045] 520 loudspeaker. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The embodiments will be described below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0047] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present application, but only to represent selected embodiments of the present application.

[0048] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters refer to similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it can not be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0049] In the tobacco planting industry, the harvesting of tobacco leaves is a labor-intensive process. In order to improve the harvesting efficiency and reduce labor costs, the present embodiment provides a tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle that can adapt to different tobacco field environments while improving the efficiency of harvesting and the quality of tobacco leaves.

[0050] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 The tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle described in the present embodiment includes the following components:

[0051] Walking mechanism: The tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle is equipped with two walking mechanisms, namely a first walking mechanism 110 and a second walking mechanism 120. Each walking mechanism includes a caterpillar walking wheel and a motor drive mechanism to provide stable movement and good ground adaptability.

[0052] Platform: A first platform 200 is installed above the first walking mechanism 110, and a second platform 300 is installed above the second walking mechanism 120. These platforms provide space for operators to work and ride.

[0053] Seat and guardrail: A first seat 210 is installed on the first platform 200, and a second seat 310 is installed on the second platform 300 for operators to ride. At the same time, the first platform 200 and the second platform 300 are respectively provided with a first guardrail 220 and a second guardrail 320 for placing tobacco leaves.

[0054] Control pedal 230: The first platform 200 is provided with a control pedal 230 for operating the forward movement, steering and stopping of the vehicle, so that the operator can conveniently control the movement of the tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle.

[0055] Liquid crystal control panel 500: The tobacco harvesting vehicle also includes a liquid crystal control panel 500 installed on the support 400. The control panel is connected with the first camera 510, the second camera 512, the microphone and the speaker 520 for monitoring and communication.

[0056] Camera: The first camera 510 is installed at the front of the tobacco harvesting vehicle as a navigation camera; the second camera 512 is installed at the rear as a monitoring camera to improve safety.

[0057] Size design: The width of the first walking mechanism 110 and the first platform 200 is less than the row spacing, and the width of the second walking mechanism 120 and the second platform 300 is also less than the row spacing, ensuring that the tobacco harvesting vehicle can pass smoothly between the rows of tobacco. The distance between the first platform 200 and the second platform 300 is not less than one row width to adapt to different tobacco field layouts and avoid damaging tobacco plants during the harvesting process.

[0058] Top plate 410: The top plate 410 is fixed at the top end of the plurality of supports 400, bridging the first platform 200 and the second platform 300, providing sunshade and rain protection functions, and its height is higher than that of the tobacco plants to avoid damaging the tobacco plants during the harvesting process.

[0059] In some alternative embodiments, the tobacco harvesting vehicle also includes a container for collecting tobacco leaves installed on the first platform 200 and the second platform 300 to facilitate the collection and transportation of tobacco leaves.

[0060] Through the above-mentioned embodiments, the tobacco harvesting vehicle can efficiently and safely perform tobacco harvesting work, while reducing the labor intensity of the operators and improving the efficiency and quality of tobacco harvesting.

[0061] When harvesting tobacco leaves, the operator first starts the tobacco harvesting vehicle and adjusts the position of the vehicle by controlling the pedal 230 to make it between the rows of tobacco leaves. The operator sits on the first seat 210 and monitors the vehicle status and the surrounding environment through the liquid crystal control panel 500. The first camera 510 provides a forward view to help the operator navigate, while the second camera 512 monitors the rear situation to ensure safety.

[0062] During the harvesting process, the operator can control the forward speed and direction of the tobacco harvesting vehicle using the control pedal 230 while harvesting tobacco leaves. The first operator sits on the first seat 210 and the second operator sits on the second seat 310, and they simultaneously harvest tobacco leaves. Two operators can be responsible for the harvesting of three rows of tobacco leaves at the same time. The harvested tobacco leaves are placed on the platform or directly into the collection container.

[0063] In the description of the utility model, need understanding is, the term "first", "second" only for the purpose of description, and can not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more than two, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0064] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integrated; can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through intermediate media, can be the communication or interaction relationship of two elements inside two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0065] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the "upper" or "lower" of the first feature in the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the "upper", "upper" and "upper" of the first feature in the second feature include that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The "below", "below" and "below" of the first feature in the second feature include that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0066] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and it should be pointed out that the above preferred embodiment should not be regarded as the limitation of the utility model, and the protection scope of the utility model should be limited by the scope defined by the claims. For ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, a number of improvements and refinements can also be regarded as the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle characterized by, The first walking mechanism and the second walking mechanism are provided with a plurality of supports; a top plate is fixed on the top ends of the supports and bridges the first platform and the second platform.

2. The tobacco harvesting vehicle of claim 1, wherein, A first seat is installed on the first platform, and a second seat is installed on the second platform.

3. The tobacco harvesting vehicle of claim 1, wherein, A first guardrail is installed on the first platform, and a second guardrail is installed on the second platform.

4. The tobacco harvesting vehicle of claim 1, wherein, The first walking mechanism and the second walking mechanism comprise track-type walking wheels and motor driving mechanisms; and the first platform is provided with control pedals for operating the vehicle to move forward, turn and stop.

5. The tobacco harvesting vehicle of claim 1, wherein, The liquid crystal control panel is signal-connected with a first camera, a second camera, a microphone and a loudspeaker.

6. The tobacco harvesting vehicle of claim 5, wherein, The first camera is installed at the front of the tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle, and the second camera is installed at the rear of the tobacco leaf harvesting vehicle.

7. The tobacco harvesting vehicle of claim 5 wherein, The first camera is a navigation camera, and the second camera is a monitoring camera.

8. The tobacco harvesting vehicle of claim 1, wherein, The width of the first walking mechanism and the first platform is less than the row spacing; the width of the second walking mechanism and the second platform is less than the row spacing, and the spacing between the first platform and the second platform is not less than one row width.

9. The tobacco harvesting vehicle of claim 1, wherein, The height of the top plate is higher than the height of the tobacco plants.

10. The tobacco harvesting vehicle of claim 1, wherein, A container for collecting tobacco leaves is installed on the first platform or the second platform.