Tea collecting hopper for tea-leaf picker

The lightweight design and optimized structure of the tea collection bucket solve the problems of heavy weight, small capacity, and difficult disassembly, achieving convenient operation, stable connection, and quick blade replacement, thus improving the efficiency and practicality of tea picking operations.

CN223958040UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03GUANGDONG RUIGU TOOLS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520646100.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-08
Publication Date
2026-03-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-08

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Technical Problem

Existing tea collection hoppers are heavy, small in capacity, complex in structure, and difficult to disassemble, leading to operator fatigue, tea leaf spillage, and high maintenance difficulty, making it difficult to meet the needs of efficient and convenient tea picking operations.

Method used

A lightweight tea maker was designed with an open structure, through-hole design, snap-fit ​​and pin connection, and screw to fix the blade, which enables convenient installation and disassembly and a stable connection, enhances structural stability and simplifies blade replacement.

Benefits of technology

Reduce operator fatigue, improve tea picking efficiency and comfort, ensure the reliability of tea collection, simplify the maintenance process, and adapt to long-term high-intensity operations.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tea collecting hopper for a tea-leaf picker. The tea collecting hopper comprises a tea collecting hopper main body and an upper cover, the front surfaces and the top surfaces of the tea collecting hopper main body and the upper cover are open, and through holes are formed in the back surfaces and the top surfaces, so that the weight is reduced and the attractiveness is improved. And the bottom of the tea collecting hopper main body is connected with the blade. The beneficial effects of the utility model are that the design of the through holes reduces the weight and enhances the aesthetic property; the tea collecting hopper main body and the upper cover are connected through two buckles, so that the tea collecting hopper is convenient to mount and dismount and adapts to different working scenes, and the use flexibility is improved; bolts are arranged on two sides of the upper cover and are matched with bolt holes of the tea collecting hopper main body, so that the structural stability is enhanced, and looseness during operation is prevented; the tea collecting hopper body and the blades are fixed through nuts, so that the blades are convenient to replace and maintain, maintenance difficulty and time cost are reduced, and equipment use efficiency is improved. The tea picking device is reasonable in design and high in practicability, and efficiency and convenience of tea picking operation are remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a tea collecting bucket for a tea picking machine, belonging to the field of agricultural orchard harvesting technology. Background Technology

[0002] In tea-picking operations, the tea collection hopper is a key component of the tea-picking machine, and its performance directly affects picking efficiency and ease of operation. However, currently available tea collection hoppers generally have some significant drawbacks that limit their effectiveness in practical applications. First, most tea collection hoppers are heavy, which can easily lead to operator fatigue after prolonged use, reducing work efficiency and making them unsuitable for high-intensity, long-duration tea-picking operations. Second, existing tea collection hoppers are mostly open designs, lacking a top cover, resulting in limited capacity and poor collection efficiency, with tea leaves easily scattering, failing to meet the requirements of efficient tea picking. Furthermore, many tea collection hoppers have complex structural designs, making top cover removal difficult, increasing maintenance and cleaning difficulties, and reducing the equipment's practicality and user experience. These problems make existing tea collection hoppers perform poorly in actual use, failing to meet the demands of modern tea-picking operations for efficient, convenient, and durable equipment. To address these shortcomings, a new tea collection hopper design is urgently needed, which improves performance through lightweighting, structural optimization, and functional improvements, providing a more efficient and practical solution for tea-picking operations. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine, which is lightweight, has a large capacity, and is easy to load and unload.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following scheme: a tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine, comprising a tea collecting hopper body and a top cover, wherein the front and top surfaces of the tea collecting hopper body are open, the front and bottom surfaces of the top cover are open, and through holes are provided on the back of the tea collecting hopper body and the back and top surfaces of the top cover. The upper part of the tea collecting hopper body is connected to the top cover, and a blade is connected to the bottom opening of the tea collecting hopper body.

[0005] The top contour of the tea hopper body is curved, and the two ends of the curved edge are connected to the pin slots. The bottom contour of the top cover is a retaining plate with two notches. The bottom of the top cover is connected to a buckle at the notch. The two ends of the retaining plate are connected to pins, which are inserted into the pin slots. The curved edge and the retaining plate overlap.

[0006] The curved edge and the card plate are fitted together, and the curved edge and the card plate are C-shaped.

[0007] The buckle is attached to the curved edge.

[0008] The through holes are arranged in a regular quadrilateral shape and are elongated.

[0009] The upper part of the blade is connected to a screw rod, which passes through the tea hopper body and is connected to a fixing nut (302). The fixing nut is engaged with the screw rod.

[0010] Both the screw and the fixing nut are provided in five units.

[0011] The right side of the main body of the tea caddy is connected to the handhold.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. The tea collecting hopper of this utility model has through holes on the back of the main body, the back of the top cover, and the top surface. This not only effectively reduces the overall weight but also enhances the aesthetics of the appearance, making it more in line with the design requirements of modern tea picking equipment.

[0014] 2. The present invention provides a tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine with two buckles designed between the main body of the tea collecting hopper and the top cover, which facilitates installation and disassembly. This design can adapt to different working scenarios, improve the flexibility of use, and make it convenient for users to operate according to actual needs.

[0015] 3. The upper cover of the tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine of this utility model is designed with two pins on both sides. By assembling with the pin holes on the main body of the tea collecting hopper, the stability and reliability of the overall structure are further enhanced. This design ensures stable operation during tea picking and reduces loosening problems caused by vibration or external force.

[0016] 4. The main body of the tea collecting bucket of this utility model for a tea picking machine is fixed to the blade with a nut, which makes the replacement and maintenance of the blade more convenient and quick. This design reduces the difficulty and time cost of equipment maintenance and improves the long-term use efficiency of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of a tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view sectional structural diagram of a tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This utility model relates to a tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the A-size structure in the diagram.

[0022] Figure 6 This utility model relates to a tea collecting hopper for a tea picking machine. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the B-scale structure.

[0023] In the diagram: 100 is the main body of the tea hopper, 101 is the through hole, 102 is the curved edge, 200 is the top cover, 201 is the retaining plate, 202 is the notch, 203 is the buckle, 204 is the pin, 300 is the blade, 301 is the screw, 302 is the fixing nut, and 400 is the handle. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is combined with Figure 1-6 The present invention will be further described below, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the contents described herein.

[0025] Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "inner" and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise ratios, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the purpose of illustrating the embodiments of this utility model.

[0026] For clarity, not all features of the actual embodiments will be described. In the following description, well-known functions and structures will not be described in detail, as they would confuse the present invention with unnecessary details. It should be understood that in the development of any actual embodiment, a great deal of implementation detail must be made to achieve the developer’s specific goals, such as changing one embodiment to another according to the limitations of the system or business. In addition, it should be understood that such development work may be complex and time-consuming, but is merely routine work for those skilled in the art.

[0027] Reference Figure 1-6 In this embodiment, the tea collecting hopper includes a main body 100 and a top cover 200. The front and top surfaces of the main body 100 are open to facilitate the collection and pouring of tea leaves; the front and bottom surfaces of the top cover 200 are also open, forming a complete tea collecting space together with the main body 100. Through holes 101 are provided on the back of the main body 100 and on the back and top surfaces of the top cover 200. The through holes 101 are arranged in a regular quadrilateral shape and are elongated, which reduces the overall weight while maintaining structural strength.

[0028] The upper part of the tea collecting hopper body 100 is connected to the upper cover 200, and a blade 300 is connected to the bottom opening for cutting tea leaves. The top contour of the tea collecting hopper body 100 is a curved edge 102, and the two ends of the curved edge 102 are connected to the pin slots 103; the bottom contour of the upper cover 200 is a retaining plate 201, which has two notches 202, and the two ends of the retaining plate 201 are connected to the pins 204. By inserting the pins 204 into the pin slots 103, a stable connection is achieved between the upper cover 200 and the tea collecting hopper body 100. Both the curved edge 102 and the retaining plate 201 are C-shaped and fit together, further enhancing the tightness of the connection.

[0029] The bottom of the top cover 200 is connected by a buckle 203, which is located at the notch 202. The buckle 203 engages with the curved edge 102 of the tea collecting hopper body 100, making the installation and removal of the top cover 200 more convenient and ensuring a stable connection. The cooperation between the pin 204 and the pin slot 103 further enhances the reliability of the overall structure, preventing loosening due to vibration or external force during tea picking operations.

[0030] A screw 301 is connected to the upper part of the blade 300. The screw 301 passes through the tea hopper body 100 and is connected to a fixing nut 302. The fixing nut 302 engages with the screw 301 to ensure that the blade 300 is securely fixed. In this embodiment, there are five screws 301 and five fixing nuts 302, evenly distributed on the upper part of the blade 300, further enhancing the stability and replaceability of the blade 300.

[0031] The right side of the tea collecting hopper body 100 is connected to the handheld part 400, which makes it easy for the operator to hold and control the tea collecting hopper. The handheld part 400 is ergonomically designed, which can effectively reduce operator fatigue and improve the comfort and efficiency of tea picking operations.

[0032] In practical use, the operator controls the tea collecting hopper via the handheld part 400. After the blade 300 cuts the tea leaves, the tea leaves enter the tea collecting space through the open front and top surfaces of the tea collecting hopper body 100. The design of the top cover 200 prevents tea leaves from scattering, and the through hole 101 reduces the overall weight, facilitating long-term operation. When it is necessary to clean or replace the blade 300, the top cover 200 can be quickly removed via the buckle 203 and the pin 204, and the blade 300 can be replaced via the fixing nut 302, making the operation simple and convenient.

[0033] The tea collection hopper of this embodiment performs excellently in actual tea picking operations. Its lightweight design significantly reduces operator fatigue, and the robust connection between the top cover 200 and the tea collection hopper body 100 ensures efficient and reliable tea collection. The quick-change design of the blades 300 reduces equipment maintenance time and improves work efficiency. The ergonomic design of the handheld part 400 further enhances operating comfort, making it suitable for long-term, high-intensity tea picking operations.

[0034] In summary, this embodiment, through optimized structural design of the tea collection hopper, achieves lightweight, convenient installation and disassembly, stable connection, and quick blade replacement, significantly improving the efficiency and practicality of tea picking operations and has broad application prospects.

[0035] Although the technical solutions of this utility model have been described and enumerated in detail, it should be understood that modifications to the above embodiments or the adoption of equivalent alternatives are obvious to those skilled in the art. Such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of this utility model are all within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A tea collecting hopper for a tea-picking machine, characterized in that, The tea hopper includes a main body (100) and a top cover (200). The front and top surfaces of the main body (100) are open, and the front and bottom surfaces of the top cover (200) are open. Through holes (101) are opened on the back of the main body (100) and the back and top surfaces of the top cover (200). The upper part of the main body (100) is connected to the top cover (200), and a blade (300) is connected to the bottom opening of the main body (100).

2. A tea collecting hopper for a tea-picking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that... The top contour of the tea hopper body (100) is a curved edge (102), and the two ends of the curved edge (102) are connected to the pin groove (103). The bottom contour of the upper cover (200) is a retaining plate (201), and the retaining plate (201) has two notches (202). The bottom of the upper cover (200) is connected to a buckle (203), and the buckle (203) is at the notch (202). The two ends of the retaining plate (201) are connected to pins (204), and the pins (204) are inserted into the pin groove (103). The curved edge (102) and the retaining plate (201) overlap.

3. A tea collecting hopper for a tea-picking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that... The curved edge (102) and the card plate (201) fit together, and the curved edge (102) and the card plate (201) are C-shaped.

4. A tea collecting hopper for a tea-picking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buckle (203) is engaged with the curved edge (102).

5. A tea collecting hopper for a tea-picking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that... The through holes (101) are arranged in a regular quadrilateral shape and are elongated.

6. A tea collecting hopper for a tea-picking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that... The upper part of the blade (300) is connected to a screw (301), the screw (301) passes through the tea hopper body (100) and is connected to a fixing nut (302), the fixing nut (302) is engaged with the screw (301).

7. A tea collecting hopper for a tea-picking machine according to claim 6, characterized in that... Five screws (301) and five fixing nuts (302) are provided.

8. A tea collecting hopper for a tea-picking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that... The right side of the tea scoop body (100) is connected to the hand handle (400).