Kiwi fruit trunk protection sleeve
By designing a detachable PVC kiwi tree trunk protective sleeve, the problem of damage caused by changes in the shape of the trunk was solved, achieving all-round protection for the kiwi tree trunk and improving its frost resistance and protective effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing kiwifruit tree trunk protection equipment is ill-suited to changes in tree trunk shape and lacks adequate protection, making kiwifruit tree trunks susceptible to damage or even tree death during winter low temperatures, herbicide application, and mechanical operations.
A protective sleeve for kiwifruit tree trunks has been designed. It is made of PVC plastic material and includes a main body and multiple protective sleeve pieces, which are connected by slots and buckles. It is equipped with a waterproof cover and can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to different tree trunk shapes. Breathable material is filled between the sleeve pieces to prevent frost damage and prevent rainwater from entering.
It effectively protects kiwifruit tree trunks from external damage, prevents frost and chemical damage, improves tree resistance, reduces the occurrence of canker disease, and extends the service life of the protective sleeve.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural equipment technology, and more specifically, to a protective sleeve for kiwifruit tree trunks. Background Technology
[0002] Kiwifruit, renowned as the "King of Fruits" and the "King of Vitamin C" for its rich nutritional value, is highly favored by consumers and has been widely cultivated in recent years, leading to rapid industrial development. However, kiwifruit cultivation requires annual management practices such as mechanical fertilization, weeding, soil tillage, pest and disease control, and frost protection. Improper handling or inadequate protective measures can easily damage kiwifruit tree trunks and even cause tree death. Existing protective equipment is ill-suited to changes in tree trunk shape, and insufficient protection hinders safe kiwifruit production. Therefore, a protective sleeve that can solve these practical problems is urgently needed. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a protective sleeve for kiwifruit tree trunks, so as to at least solve the problem of kiwifruit tree trunk damage or even tree death caused by insufficient protection due to low winter temperatures, herbicide spraying, and mechanical operations in current kiwifruit production.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a protective sleeve for kiwifruit tree trunks, comprising: a protective sleeve body, which is made of PVC plastic material and is fitted onto the kiwifruit tree trunk at the designated location to protect the kiwifruit tree trunk from external damage; the protective sleeve body includes multiple protective sleeve pieces, which are evenly arranged along the circumference of the kiwifruit tree trunk and are detachably connected end to end in sequence.
[0005] Furthermore, the first side of the protective sleeve is provided with multiple slots along its axial direction; the second side of the protective sleeve is provided with multiple buckles along its axial direction, and the multiple buckles correspond one-to-one with the multiple slots of an adjacent protective sleeve and engage with each other so that the two adjacent protective sleeves can be detachably connected end to end.
[0006] Furthermore, the slot is a strip-shaped groove extending circumferentially along the main body of the protective sleeve, and the buckle is a protruding rod structure extending radially outward along the main body of the protective sleeve. The buckle and the slot combine to form a retractable structure; wherein, multiple buckles slide into the slot and are fixed so that the protective sleeve pieces can be connected and matched with different kiwi fruit tree trunks.
[0007] Furthermore, the surface of the protective sleeve has uniformly wavy protrusions arranged along the axial and radial directions, and the top of the protrusions on the outer surface is provided with ventilation holes of the same size, which are used for the kiwi tree trunk to breathe inside the protective sleeve body.
[0008] Furthermore, the kiwi tree trunk protective cover also includes a waterproof cover, which is detachably fitted onto the top of the protective cover body to prevent rainwater from entering the protective cover body.
[0009] Furthermore, the waterproof cover includes: a waterproof cover plate, which is detachably fitted onto the upper part of the protective cover body, preventing rainwater from falling into the interior of the protective cover body; an elastic rope, which is fixedly installed in the axial middle of the waterproof cover plate, allowing the waterproof cover plate to fit tightly against the kiwi tree trunk; and multiple rope buckles, which are fixedly installed on the inner side of the outer contour edge of the waterproof cover plate, and the rope buckles are detachably connected to the clips to fix the waterproof cover plate to the upper part of the protective cover body.
[0010] The kiwifruit tree trunk protective sleeve using this utility model includes a protective sleeve body and protective sleeve pieces. The protective sleeve body is made of plastic material and is fitted onto the kiwifruit tree trunk at the designated location. The protective sleeve body is used to protect the kiwifruit tree trunk from damage. The protective sleeve body includes multiple protective sleeve pieces, which are evenly arranged along the circumference of the kiwifruit tree trunk and are detachably connected end to end. This solves the problem of kiwifruit tree trunk damage and even tree death caused by insufficient protection due to low winter temperatures, herbicide spraying, and mechanical operations in current kiwifruit production. Attached Figure Description
[0011] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective sleeve for a kiwi tree trunk, which is an optional embodiment of this utility model.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a top view of the main body of a protective sleeve for a kiwi tree trunk, according to an optional embodiment of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a top view of a waterproof cover for a kiwi tree trunk protective sleeve, which is an optional embodiment of this utility model.
[0015] The above figures include the following reference numerals:
[0016] 10. Protective cover body; 11. Protective cover piece; 12. Slot; 13. Buckle; 14. Ventilation hole; 20. Waterproof cover; 21. Waterproof cover plate; 22. Elastic rope; 23. Rope buckle. Detailed Implementation
[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0018] According to the embodiments of the present utility model, the kiwi tree trunk protective sleeve, such as Figure 1As shown, the device includes a protective sleeve body 10 and protective sleeve pieces 11. The protective sleeve body 10 is made of PVC plastic material and is fitted onto the trunk of the kiwifruit tree at the designated location. The protective sleeve body 10 is used to protect the kiwifruit tree trunk from external damage. The protective sleeve body 10 includes multiple protective sleeve pieces 11, which are evenly arranged along the circumference of the kiwifruit tree trunk and are detachably connected end to end. The protective sleeve body 10 is made of PVC plastic material, which has good flexibility and plasticity. In actual installation, the protective sleeve body 10 is wrapped around the circumference of the kiwifruit tree trunk and fitted at the predetermined position, thereby effectively protecting the trunk from external damage. During agricultural operations such as spraying herbicides, using machinery for weeding, fertilizing, rotary tilling, and harvesting and transporting kiwifruit, the protective sleeve body 10 acts as a sturdy barrier to prevent damage to the trunk. Furthermore, due to its plasticity, a certain gap will naturally form between the protective sleeve body 10 and the kiwifruit trunk, which can be filled with materials such as soil, sawdust, and rice husks. This can prevent the kiwifruit trunk from freezing, improve its resistance, promote good overwintering, and reduce the occurrence of canker disease.
[0019] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first side of the protective sleeve 11 has multiple slots 12 along its axial direction; the second side of the protective sleeve 11 has multiple buckles 13 along its axial direction. The multiple buckles 13 correspond one-to-one with the multiple slots 12 of an adjacent protective sleeve 11 and engage with each other so that the two adjacent protective sleeves 11 can be detachably connected end to end. This structural design makes the protective sleeve body 10 highly adaptable. The number of protective sleeves 11 and the connection method can be flexibly adjusted according to the trunks of different thicknesses and shapes to ensure a tight fit to the trunk and avoid protective gaps or excessive compression of the trunk due to unsuitable size, which would affect growth. This greatly improves the versatility and practicality of the protective sleeve body and can be widely used on kiwifruit trees at different growth stages.
[0020] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the slot 12 is a strip-shaped groove extending circumferentially along the protective sleeve body 10, and the buckle 13 is a protruding rod structure extending radially outward along the protective sleeve body 10. The buckle 13 and the slot 12 are combined to form a retractable structure. Multiple buckles 13 slide into the slot 12 and are fixed so that the protective sleeve piece 11 can be connected and matched with different kiwi fruit tree trunks.
[0021] Furthermore, there is a gap between the protective cover 11 and the kiwi tree trunk. The gap is filled with dry, breathable materials such as soil, sawdust, and rice husks to prevent frost damage. The protective cover 11 and the waterproof cover 20 work together to achieve the purpose of frost protection.
[0022] Furthermore, when using chemical weed control, avoid spraying herbicides directly onto the trunk of the kiwifruit tree to prevent damage to the tree.
[0023] Furthermore, the surface of the protective sleeve 11 is provided with uniformly wavy protrusions along the axial and radial directions. The wavy protrusions increase the structural strength and stability of the protective sleeve and can better disperse pressure when subjected to external impact, further improving the protective performance. The top of the protrusions on the outer surface of the protective sleeve 11 is provided with ventilation holes 14 of the same size. The ventilation holes 14 are circular. When filling the gaps with dry materials such as soil, sawdust, and rice husks for frost protection, the ventilation holes 14 are used for the kiwifruit tree trunk to breathe inside the protective sleeve body 10, preventing the kiwifruit tree from dying due to lack of oxygen at the bottom.
[0024] Furthermore, the protective sleeve body 10 is a dense protective sleeve with a thickness of 5mm, a height of 50-60cm, and a width of 40cm. When the protective sleeve body 10 is not filled with soil, sawdust, rice husks, or other materials between it and the kiwifruit tree, the protective sleeve body 10 can also protect the kiwifruit tree from wind and frost, prevent the trunk from cracking due to frost, and improve the tree's resistance.
[0025] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the kiwi tree trunk protective cover also includes a waterproof cover 20. The waterproof cover 20 is made of a flexible waterproof material. The waterproof cover 20 is detachably fitted onto the top of the protective cover body 10. The waterproof cover 20 is used to prevent rainwater from entering the protective cover body 10, avoid excessive internal humidity, prevent the trunk from rotting due to lack of oxygen, ensure the safe growth of the trunk, and extend the service life of the protective cover, providing long-term and effective protection for the kiwi tree trunk.
[0026] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the waterproof cover 20 includes a waterproof cover plate 21, an elastic rope 22, and rope buckles 23. The waterproof cover plate 21 is detachably fitted onto the upper part of the protective cover body 10, preventing rainwater from falling into the interior of the protective cover body 10. The elastic rope 22 is fixedly installed in the axial middle of the waterproof cover plate 21, and the elastic rope makes the waterproof cover plate fit tightly against the kiwi tree trunk. There are multiple rope buckles 23, which are fixedly installed on the inner side of the outer contour edge of the waterproof cover plate 21. The rope buckles 23 are detachably connected to the buckles 13 to fix the waterproof cover plate 21 to the upper part of the protective cover body 10.
[0027] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the circumferential length of the waterproof cover 21 is wider than the width of the protective sleeve body 10, which can better block rainwater from the outside of the protective sleeve body 10 and avoid damaging the antifreeze function of the protective sleeve body 10. The rope buckle 23 is detachably connected to the buckle 13 on the protective sleeve piece 11. The rope buckle 23 is an elastic rope, which can be connected to the buckle 13 at a suitable height as needed to firmly fasten the waterproof cover 21 to the upper part of the protective sleeve body 10.
[0028] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A kiwifruit tree trunk protection sleeve, characterised in that, The utility model relates to a kind of kiwi fruit tree protection sleeve, including: Protective sheath body (10), the protective sheath body (10) is plastic material PVC, the protective sheath body (10) is sleeved in kiwi fruit tree trunk preset position, the protective sheath body (10) is used to protect the kiwi fruit tree trunk from external force damage; The protective sheath body (10) includes a plurality of protective sheath pieces (11), and a plurality of the protective sheath pieces (11) are uniformly arranged along the circumference of the kiwi fruit tree trunk and sequentially and detachably connected. The first side edge of the protective sheath piece (11) is provided with a plurality of clamping grooves (12) along the axial direction thereof; the second side edge of the protective sheath piece (11) is provided with a plurality of buckles (13) along the axial direction thereof, and the plurality of buckles (13) correspond one-to-one to the plurality of clamping grooves (12) of an adjacent protective sheath piece (11) and are mutually clamped to detachably connect two adjacent protective sheath pieces (11) end to end. The clamping grooves (12) are strip-shaped grooves extending along the circumference of the protective sheath body (10), the buckles (13) are protruding rod structures extending radially outward from the protective sheath body (10), and the buckles (13) and the clamping grooves (12) form a retractable structure in combination; the plurality of buckles (13) are slid into the clamping grooves (12) and fixed to connect and match the protective sheath pieces (11) to different kiwi fruit tree trunks. The surface of the protective sheath piece (11) is arranged with uniform wave-shaped protrusions along the axial and radial directions, the top of the protrusions on the outer surface is provided with a plurality of air-permeable holes (14) of the same size, and the air-permeable holes (14) are used for air permeation of the kiwi fruit tree trunk in the protective sheath body (10). Further comprising a waterproof cover (20) detachably sleeved on the top of the protective sheath body (10), and the waterproof cover (20) is used for preventing rainwater from entering the protective sheath body (10).
2. The kiwifruit tree trunk protection sleeve according to claim 1, characterised in that, The waterproof cover (20) includes: A waterproof cover plate (21) detachably sleeved on the upper portion of the protective sheath body (10), the waterproof cover plate (21) prevents rainwater from falling into the interior of the protective sheath body (10); A resilient rope (22) fixedly arranged in the axial middle of the waterproof cover plate (21), the resilient rope (22) makes the waterproof cover plate (21) closely fit the kiwi fruit tree trunk; A plurality of rope buckles (23) fixedly arranged in the inner side of the outer contour edge of the waterproof cover plate (21), the rope buckles (23) are detachably connected with the buckles (13) to fix the waterproof cover plate (21) on the upper portion of the protective sheath body (10).