Handheld bullet pepper collector
By designing a handheld bullet-shaped chili pepper harvester, which utilizes a rotating shaft and blades to cut the stem, the harvesting of chili peppers is made more efficient, solving the problem of low mechanization and improving harvesting efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Current technology for harvesting bullet peppers has a low degree of mechanization, resulting in low harvesting efficiency, impacting lumbar health, and being time-consuming and labor-intensive, making large-scale harvesting difficult.
A handheld bullet-shaped chili pepper harvester was designed, consisting of a handle, a motor bracket, a motor, bearings, and a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft uses a toothed rotating plate to hold the chili pepper fruit and rotate it. The stem is cut by a blade to complete the harvesting. The cut chili pepper rolls into a collection bag inside the box.
This technology enables efficient single-handed harvesting of chili peppers, reducing damage to the fruit, expanding the harvesting area, alleviating the burden on staff, and improving harvesting efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fruit harvesting technology, specifically relating to a handheld bullet-shaped chili pepper harvester. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, the mechanization level of harvesting bullet chili peppers is very low. The dispersed growth pattern of bullet chili peppers hinders large-scale harvesting, and manual harvesting requires squatting, which puts significant strain on the lumbar spine. Prolonged contact with the peppers also causes numbness in the hands. Therefore, manual harvesting is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also inefficient and poses a significant health risk to farmers. The low level of mechanization in bullet chili pepper harvesting severely impacts the development of this crop's cultivation industry. Therefore, improving the level of mechanized harvesting is urgently needed to increase production efficiency, which is an important area worthy of active development for both individual farmers and agricultural implement companies. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to improve the harvesting efficiency of bullet chili peppers.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a handheld bullet chili pepper collector, comprising a handle, a motor bracket, a motor, a bearing, a housing, and a rotating shaft. The collection structure of the device is located inside the housing, which is a cylindrical structure with a side opening. A bearing is bolted to the axial position of the hollow part of the housing, and the rotating shaft is installed inside the housing via the bearing. A groove is provided on the side edge of the housing opening to allow direct insertion of the blade. The stem of the bullet chili pepper is inserted into the side opening of the housing. The toothed rotating blades on both sides of the rotating shaft will catch the chili pepper fruit and drive it to rotate downwards. The blade on the housing will then contact the stem of the fruit and cut it, completing the cutting of the stem. The cut chili pepper rolls inside the housing and falls into a collection bag at the bottom opening of the housing.
[0005] Preferably, the grip and drive structure is located outside the housing, with a handle bolted to the left end.
[0006] Preferably, the right end is bolted to a motor bracket, the motor is mounted on the motor bracket with screws, and the motor shaft is directly inserted into the groove of the rotating shaft.
[0007] Preferably, the opening of the box is provided with a hook for hanging the collection bag.
[0008] This invention offers the following advantages: It simplifies the chili-harvesting process by replacing manual operation with a single-handed grip, eliminating the need for additional manual intervention after the motor is turned on. The device is compact, roughly the size of a small kettle, providing a speed advantage when harvesting individual chilies. It effectively expands the harvesting area and reduces the workload for workers. It causes minimal damage to the fruit, demonstrating excellent practicality and potential for wider adoption. Attached Figure Description
[0009] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.
[0011] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of section AA of this utility model.
[0012] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0013] In the diagram: 1-Handle; 2-Box; 3-Rotating shaft; 31-Gear-shaped rotating plate; 4-Motor bracket; 5-Motor; 6-Bearing; 7-Stem insertion port for bullet pepper; 8-Knife insertion port. Detailed Implementation
[0014] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0016] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0017] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0018] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0019] Example
[0020] The following are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the following embodiments. All technical solutions that fall within the scope of this utility model are protected.
[0021] Reference manual attached Figure 1A bullet-shaped chili pepper harvester includes: a handle 1, a motor bracket 4, a motor 5, a bearing 6, a housing 2, and a rotating shaft 3. The housing 2 is a cylindrical, side-opening housing. A bearing 6 is mounted on one side of the hollow shaft. One end of the rotating shaft 3 is connected to the bearing 6 and mounted at the shaft center of the housing 2. (See reference...) Figure 3 The other end of the shaft has an internal groove that mates with the motor shaft, directly connecting to the motor 5 shaft. When the motor 5 starts, the rotating shaft 3 will rotate within the housing. Figure 1 As shown, the lower edge of the side opening of the box 2 has a groove for directly inserting the blade. The grip and drive structure of this device is located outside the box 2. A handle 1 is bolted to the left end for the operator to hold. A motor bracket 4 is mounted on the right end, and the motor 5 is mounted on the motor bracket 4 with screws. The motor shaft is directly inserted into the groove of the rotating shaft 3. The collection method of this device is that the collected fruit falls from the opening at the lower end of the box 2. The opening of the box has a protruding hook, which can be used to hang a cloth bag for fruit collection.
[0022] Therefore, the worker only needs to start the motor, hold the handle, and insert the stem of the bullet chili pepper into the side opening of the box 2. The toothed rotating plates 31 on both sides of the rotating shaft will hold the chili pepper and rotate it downwards, causing the blades on the box to contact the stem of the fruit and cut it. The cut chili pepper rolls inside the box and falls into the collection bag at the opening at the bottom of the box, completing the harvesting process. This device has the advantages of simple structure, convenient use, and good effect. The toothed rotating plates on the rotating shaft are the main collection structure. The wavy outer edge can easily fix the conical bottom plane of bullet chili peppers of different sizes and roughly conical shape, which has a good fixing effect on the roughly conical fruit, while avoiding contact with the side of the fruit and protecting the fruit from damage by the blades.
[0023] Reference manual attached Figure 1-3 The outer shell of this utility model can block the chili peppers from the surrounding branches and leaves. The blades on the outer shell and the rotating shaft have a certain gap, which, together with the tooth structure, can effectively prevent dead branches and leaves from getting into the device, avoid jamming the device, and effectively reduce damage to the fruit. At the same time, it prevents fingers from being pinched and avoids accidents.
[0024] The working process of this device is as follows:
[0025] The user holds handle 1 and starts the device, energizing motor 5. Under the motor's action, rotating shaft 3 begins to rotate around its axis inside housing 2. When the harvesting mechanism penetrates deep into the bullet pepper plant and a bullet pepper fruit enters the housing, the toothed rotating plate hooks onto the stem of the bullet pepper and firmly secures the fruit, causing it to rotate further into the housing. Because the stem of the bullet pepper is relatively tough and not easily broken, under the pulling force of the toothed rotating plate, the fruit presses down on the stem and connects to the blade at the lower end of the opening of housing 2 (which is inserted into the blade slot). In step 8 (with the blade pointing upwards), contact is made. As the fruit moves downwards, the tension generated by the rotating shaft and the shearing force of the blade work together to cut the stem. After the stem is cut, the tension on the plant disappears, the bullet pepper plant returns to its original position, and the fruit falls from the bottom of the device into the lower opening and is collected by the suspended collection bag. Because the rotating shaft 3 rotates continuously, the operator only needs to move the handle to insert the device into another pepper bush to repeat the above process until the harvesting process is complete. This method is simple and easy to operate. Since the device only contacts and fixes the large bottom surface of the triangular fruit's stem, without contacting the side of the fruit, and the fixing and cutting are separate, damage to the bullet pepper fruit is avoided. This process provides excellent protection for the harvested fruit.
[0026] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A hand-held bullet-shaped pepper picker characterized in that, Including handle, motor support, motor, bearing, box and rotating shaft, the box is a lateral opening cylindrical structure, the hollow axis position of the box is provided with a bearing installed through a bolt, the rotating shaft is installed in the box through the bearing, the opening side edge of the box is provided with a groove capable of being directly inserted into a blade; The stem of the bullet head pepper is inserted into the lateral opening of the box, the tooth-shaped rotating piece on both sides of the rotating shaft will be stuck to the pepper fruit and drive it to rotate downward, and the cutter on the box will be in contact with the stem of the fruit and cut off under the force, completing the cutting of the fruit stem, and the cut pepper rolls in the box and falls into the collecting bag below the opening of the box.
2. The hand-held bullet-shaped pepper picker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The holding and driving structure is outside the box, and the left end is provided with a handle installed through a bolt.
3. The hand-held bullet-shaped pepper picker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The right end is provided with a motor support connected through a bolt, and the motor is installed on the motor support through a screw and directly inserted into the groove of the rotating shaft.
4. The hand-held bullet-shaped pepper picker of claim 2, wherein: The opening of the box is provided with a hook for hanging the collecting bag.