Handheld harvesting device

By designing a harvesting device that includes a support block and a tilting cutter for cutting fruit stems, the problem of complex and easily damaged traditional devices was solved, achieving low-cost and high-efficiency fruit harvesting.

CN224054887UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31SHATIAN POMELO ASSOCIATION ZILIANG TOWN RONG COUNTY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional handheld harvesting devices are complex in structure, easily damaged, and have high maintenance costs, making it difficult to efficiently harvest large fruits such as pomelos.

Method used

Design a harvesting device that includes a support block, a fruit basket, and a cutter. The cutter can be tilted to cut the fruit stalk, and the cut fruit falls into the fruit basket. The device has a simple structure and is not easily damaged.

Benefits of technology

It enables simple and low-cost fruit picking, prevents fruits from falling and injuring the fruit, and improves picking efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of harvesting devices, in particular to a handheld harvesting device which comprises a supporting block, a fruit basket and a cutter which are fixedly arranged on the outer side of the supporting block and further comprises an outer rod fixedly arranged on the outer side of the supporting block, an inner rod is arranged in the outer rod, the top of the inner rod extends out of the top of the outer rod, and the cutter is fixedly arranged on the top of the inner rod and located above the fruit basket. A lower circular groove is formed in the connecting position of the vertical groove and the lower transverse groove, an upper circular groove is formed in the connecting position of the vertical groove and the upper transverse groove, and the lower circular groove and the upper circular groove are both communicated with the outer rod cavity. When the cutter rotates away from the upper part of the fruit basket, the fruit basket can conveniently extend into the lower part of the Shatian pomelo to support the Shatian pomelo; the cutter is located above the fruit basket, the inclined cutter can cut fruit stems of the Shatian pomelos, the cut-off Shatian pomelos fall into the fruit basket to be collected, and the Shatian pomelos are prevented from directly falling on the ground to hurt or crush picking personnel; the harvesting device is simple in structure, not prone to damage, low in maintenance cost and convenient to harvest.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Shatang pomelos are large (typically weighing 1-2 kg each), with thick, hard stems and tall canopies (3-5 meters). Traditional harvesting relies on manual climbing or beating with bamboo poles, which easily damages the fruit and the tree. Existing handheld harvesting devices, such as the Chinese patent application CN202011485659.2 for a tool facilitating high-altitude persimmon harvesting, utilize a winding structure to keep the traction rope taut, ensuring proper device operation. This traction structure allows for effortless harvesting of persimmons via a picking mechanism. Specifically, after adjusting the length between the first and second telescopic rods, a winding reel is provided at the other end of the traction rope to tighten the sliding frame. The user can wind up the rope using this reel to maintain its tension. The sliding frame is pulled, and the sides of the first and second telescopic rods are respectively equipped with positioning rings and limiting rings to limit the sliding of the traction rope. After the traction rope is wound up by the winding reel and tightened, the user needs to turn the adjusting screw to push the abutment block to engage with the side of the winding reel through the tooth groove, thereby stopping the winding reel from continuing to rotate around the axis. After fixing, the picking frame is aligned with the persimmon to be picked, and then turning the pull rod will cause the winding reel to move as a whole through the traction of the second sliding rod, and then the traction rope will pull the sliding frame to pick the persimmon. However, this picking tool has a complex structure, and the various parts need to work together. Damage to any part will affect its picking operation, resulting in high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a handheld harvesting device to solve the problems raised in related technologies.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a handheld harvesting device is provided, including a support block, a fruit basket fixedly disposed on the outside of the support block, and a cutter, and further including an outer rod fixedly disposed on the outside of the support block, wherein an inner rod is disposed inside the outer rod, the top of the inner rod extends out of the top of the outer rod, and the cutter is fixedly disposed on the top of the inner rod and located above the fruit basket.

[0005] Furthermore, the outer rod is a hollow rod, and the top end of the outer rod is connected to the support block.

[0006] Furthermore, the inner rod is rotatably disposed within the outer rod and can slide up and down along the outer rod.

[0007] Furthermore, a vertical groove is provided on one side of the bottom of the outer rod, an upper horizontal groove is provided on the right side of the top of the vertical groove, and a lower horizontal groove is provided on the left side of the bottom of the vertical groove. The vertical groove, the lower horizontal groove and the upper horizontal groove are all connected to the cavity of the outer rod.

[0008] Furthermore, a lower arc groove is provided on the left side of the lower horizontal groove, and the lower arc groove is connected to the cavity of the outer rod.

[0009] Furthermore, an upper arc groove is provided on the right side of the upper horizontal groove, and the upper arc groove is connected to the cavity of the outer rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a lower circular groove is provided at the connection between the vertical groove and the lower horizontal groove, and an upper circular groove is provided at the connection between the vertical groove and the upper horizontal groove. Both the lower circular groove and the upper circular groove are connected to the cavity of the outer rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom end of the inner rod is rotatably provided with a handle, which can slide within the vertical groove, the lower horizontal groove, and the upper horizontal groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] When the cutter moves away from the top of the fruit basket, it allows the basket to easily reach under the pomelos and support them. With the cutter positioned above the basket, the angled cutter can cut the stems of the pomelos, and the cut pomelos fall into the basket for collection, preventing them from falling directly to the ground and injuring or hitting the harvesters. This harvesting device has a simple structure, is not easily damaged, has low maintenance costs, and is convenient for harvesting. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the cutting knife when picking pomelos according to this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the cutting knife when the pomelo is placed in the fruit basket according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer rod structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure label:

[0018] 1. Outer rod; 2. Support block; 3. Fruit basket; 4. Inner rod; 5. Cutter; 6. Handle; 7. Vertical groove; 8. Lower horizontal groove; 9. Upper horizontal groove; 10. Upper arc groove; 11. Lower arc groove; 12. Lower circular groove; 13. Upper circular groove. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0020] This embodiment provides a handheld harvesting device, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a support block 2, a fruit basket 3 fixedly disposed on the outside of the support block 2, and a cutter 5. It also includes an outer rod 1 fixedly disposed on the outside of the support block 2, an inner rod 4 disposed inside the outer rod 1, the top of the inner rod 4 extending out of the top of the outer rod 1, and the cutter 5 fixedly disposed on the top of the inner rod 4 and located above the fruit basket 3.

[0021] It should be noted that the overall length of the harvesting device matches the height of the pomelo plant.

[0022] The blade of the cutter 5 is tilted downwards. When the cutter 5 is pulled down, the tilted blade cuts into the fruit stem, making it easier to cut off the pomelo.

[0023] The outer rod 1 is a hollow rod, and the top of the outer rod 1 is connected to the support block 2.

[0024] The inner rod 4 is rotatably located inside the outer rod 1 and can slide up and down along the outer rod 1.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, a vertical groove 7 is provided on one side of the bottom of the outer rod 1, an upper horizontal groove 9 is provided on the right side of the top of the vertical groove 7, and a lower horizontal groove 8 is provided on the left side of the bottom of the vertical groove 7. The vertical groove 7, the lower horizontal groove 8 and the upper horizontal groove 9 are all connected to the cavity of the outer rod 1.

[0026] A lower arc groove 11 is provided on the left side of the lower horizontal groove 8, and the lower arc groove 11 is connected to the cavity of the outer rod 1.

[0027] An upper arc groove 10 is provided on the right side of the upper horizontal groove 9, and the upper arc groove 10 is connected to the cavity of the outer rod 1.

[0028] A lower circular groove 12 is provided at the connection between the vertical groove 7 and the lower horizontal groove 8, and an upper circular groove 13 is provided at the connection between the vertical groove 7 and the upper horizontal groove 9. Both the lower circular groove 12 and the upper circular groove 13 are connected to the cavity of the outer rod 1.

[0029] The bottom end of the inner rod 4 is provided with a handle 6, which can slide within the vertical groove 7, the lower horizontal groove 8 and the upper horizontal groove 9.

[0030] The handle 6 is connected to the inner rod 4 via a pivot. A torsion spring for resetting the handle 6 is provided at the pivot. A pointer is provided at the end of the handle 6. When there is no external force, the pointer on the handle 6 points upward.

[0031] The diameters of the upper arc groove 10, lower arc groove 11, lower circular groove 12, and upper circular groove 13 are all greater than the widths of the vertical groove 7, lower horizontal groove 8, and upper horizontal groove 9. When the handle 6 is rotated until the pointer on it points to the horizontal state, the handle 6 can enter the vertical groove 7, lower horizontal groove 8, or upper horizontal groove 9 and can move along the vertical groove 7, lower horizontal groove 8, and upper horizontal groove 9. When the handle 6 enters the upper arc groove 10 and lower arc groove 11, rotating the handle 6 until the pointer on it points to the vertical state, at this time the handle 6 cannot enter the vertical groove 7, lower horizontal groove 8, or upper horizontal groove 9, and is in a stuck state in the upper arc groove 10 and lower arc groove 11.

[0032] When the handle 6 is within the upper arc groove 10, such as Figure 1 As shown, at this time, the pointer on handle 6 points to the vertical position, and the cutter 5 is located above the fruit basket 3. It can cut the stem of the pomelos, and the cut pomelos fall into the fruit basket 3 for collection, preventing them from falling directly to the ground and injuring or hitting the pickers. Rotating handle 6 90° so that its pointer points to the horizontal position, pushing handle 6 to slide within the upper horizontal groove 9, handle 6 drives the cutter 5 to rotate via the inner rod 4, moving the cutter 5 away from above the fruit basket 3. Figure 2 As shown, the fruit basket 3 can be inserted under the pomelo to support it.

[0033] When the handle 6 is moved into the upper circular groove 13, pull the handle 6 down until it reaches the lower circular groove 12, and then continue to push the handle 6 along the lower horizontal groove 8 until it reaches the lower arc groove 11. Release the handle 6, and under the rebound force of the torsion spring, the handle 6 rotates 90 degrees in the opposite direction. At this time, the pointer of the handle 6 points to the vertical position, and the handle 6 is stuck in the lower arc groove 11. The height of the cutter 5 is reduced and it is on the same plane as the fruit basket 3, which makes it easy to store.

[0034] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A hand-held harvesting device comprising a holder (2), a fruit basket (3) fixed to the outside of the holder (2) and a cutting knife (5), characterized in that It also includes an outer rod (1) fixed outside the supporting block (2), an inner rod (4) is arranged in the outer rod (1), the top of the inner rod (4) extends out of the top of the outer rod (1), the cutter (5) is fixed on the top of the inner rod (4) and above the fruit basket (3).

2. The hand-held harvesting device of claim 1, wherein, The outer rod (1) is a hollow rod, and the top end of the outer rod (1) is connected with the supporting block (2).

3. The hand-held harvesting device of claim 1, wherein, The inner rod (4) is rotatably arranged in the outer rod (1) and can slide up and down along the outer rod (1).

4. The hand-held harvesting device of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the outer rod (1) is provided with a vertical groove (7) on one side, the top right side of the vertical groove (7) is provided with an upper horizontal groove (9), the bottom left side of the vertical groove (7) is provided with a lower horizontal groove (8), and the vertical groove (7), the lower horizontal groove (8) and the upper horizontal groove (9) are all communicated with the cavity of the outer rod (1).

5. The hand-held harvesting device of claim 4, wherein, The left side of the lower horizontal groove (8) is provided with a lower arc groove (11), and the lower arc groove (11) is communicated with the cavity of the outer rod (1).

6. The hand-held harvesting device of claim 4, wherein, The right side of the upper horizontal groove (9) is provided with an upper arc groove (10), and the upper arc groove (10) is communicated with the cavity of the outer rod (1).

7. The hand-held harvesting device of claim 4, wherein, The connecting part of the vertical groove (7) and the lower horizontal groove (8) is provided with a lower circular groove (12), and the connecting part of the vertical groove (7) and the upper horizontal groove (9) is provided with an upper circular groove (13), and the lower circular groove (12) and the upper circular groove (13) are all communicated with the cavity of the outer rod (1).

8. The hand-held harvesting device of claim 1, wherein, The bottom end of the inner rod (4) is rotatably provided with a handle (6), and the handle (6) can slide in the vertical groove (7), the lower horizontal groove (8) and the upper horizontal groove (9).

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