Apple picking machine for apple planting

Abstract

The utility model relates to an apple picking machine for apple planting, which belongs to the technical field of agricultural equipment and comprises a fruit frame component, the fruit frame component comprises a fruit frame, a push-pull rod is fixedly connected onto the fruit frame, a support is fixedly connected onto the push-pull rod, a hose is communicated onto the fruit frame, and one end, far away from the fruit frame, of the hose is fixedly connected with a driving component; the driving assembly comprises a hard pipe fixedly connected with the hose, a square frame is fixedly connected to the hard pipe, an electromagnet is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the square frame, a movable annular plate is slidably connected to the hard pipe, a connecting spring is fixedly connected between the movable annular plate and the electromagnet, and two racks are fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the movable annular plate. According to the apple picking device, the magnetic force of the electromagnet can serve as driving force, apple branches are cut off through the blade assembly, and compared with a manual picking mode, the apple picking efficiency is higher, and the apple picking device is more convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural equipment technology, specifically an apple harvesting machine for apple cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] An apple harvester is an automated machine specifically designed for apple orchards, using advanced technology to improve harvesting efficiency and reduce labor costs. These machines are typically equipped with height-adjustable gripping devices, vibration systems, and collection devices, enabling them to quickly and safely pick ripe apples. Through gentle vibration, the apples detach from the branches, and the robotic arm then grasps the fruit and places it into a dedicated collection bin, minimizing damage and fruit waste. Modern apple harvesters incorporate advanced sensors and image recognition technology, enabling precise identification and positioning of ripe fruit. This makes the machinery more adaptable to different orchard environments, operating effectively on both tall and low-lying trees. Furthermore, the use of apple harvesters significantly increases harvesting speed and efficiency, allowing farmers to complete large-scale harvests in a shorter time. Against the backdrop of agricultural labor shortages, the application of apple harvesters is gradually becoming an indispensable part of modern agricultural production, driving the modernization of orchard management. Through such technological advancements, farmers can not only increase yields but also reduce labor intensity and improve economic benefits.

[0003] Chinese Utility Model Patent No. 202323002013.6 discloses an apple harvesting machine for apple cultivation, including a multi-functional stabilizing base, an apple movement protection component, and a manual placement component. A plug is inserted at the other end of the apple collection channel. The apple movement protection component includes an apple buffer belt and a fixing sleeve. The multi-functional stabilizing base includes a base, an anti-tipping plate, a moving motor, and moving wheels. The manual placement component includes a telescopic post and a seat. A flare is provided at the end of the apple buffer belt away from the apple collection channel, and a reinforcing ring is provided at the top of the flare. This utility model belongs to the field of apple cultivation technology, specifically an apple harvesting machine for apple cultivation. It effectively solves the problems of high risk and labor intensity in manual apple harvesting in existing technologies, and the ease with which apples are damaged. It is a novel apple harvesting machine for apple cultivation.

[0004] The aforementioned patent requires manual picking of apples. Although the apples can be quickly collected by using a flaring device after picking, manual picking is still time-consuming and laborious. Therefore, an apple picking machine for apple cultivation is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an apple harvesting machine for apple cultivation, so as to solve the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive apple harvesting mentioned in the background art.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0007] The fruit frame assembly includes a fruit frame, a push-pull rod is fixedly connected to the fruit frame, a bracket is fixedly connected to the push-pull rod, a flexible tube is connected to the fruit frame, and a drive component is fixedly connected to the end of the flexible tube away from the fruit frame.

[0008] The drive assembly includes a rigid tube fixedly connected to a hose, a square frame fixedly connected to the rigid tube, an electromagnet fixedly connected to the inner wall of the square frame, a movable ring plate slidably connected to the rigid tube, a connecting spring fixedly connected between the movable ring plate and the electromagnet, two racks fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the movable ring plate, gears rotatably connected to both the front and rear side walls of the square frame, and the gears meshing with the racks, and two hydraulic components fixedly connected to the gears rotatably connected between the front and rear side walls of the square frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the hydraulic assembly includes an infusion tube rotatably connected between the front and rear side walls of the square frame, and the infusion tube is fixedly connected to a gear. Two cylinders are connected to the infusion tube, and pistons are slidably connected inside the cylinders. A tension spring is fixedly connected between the pistons and the cylinders. Top blocks are fixedly connected to both the front and rear side walls of the square frame. Top rods that abut against the top blocks are fixedly connected to the opposite side walls of the two pistons. A blade assembly is fixedly connected to the cylinder.

[0010] By setting up drive and hydraulic components, the electromagnet can be activated to move the moving ring plate downwards, which in turn drives two gears to rotate via a rack, enabling the gears to cut the apple branches using the infusion tube.

[0011] Furthermore, the blade assembly includes a fixed box communicating with the cylinder, a movable plug slidably connected inside the fixed box, a limit ring plate fixedly connected inside the fixed box, a connecting rod slidably connected to the side wall of the fixed box, and a blade fixedly connected between the connecting rod and the movable plug.

[0012] By setting up the blade assembly, the connecting rod can only be extended when the two infusion tubings are rotated to a certain angle, thanks to the cooperation of the top block.

[0013] This utility model provides an improved apple harvesting machine for apple cultivation, which has the following improvements and advantages compared with the prior art:

[0014] Firstly, this invention utilizes the magnetic force of an electromagnet as a driving force to cut apple branches via a blade assembly. Compared to manual harvesting, this method is more efficient and convenient for apple picking.

[0015] Secondly, this invention allows the blade to extend only when the infusion tube is rotated to a certain angle, thus preventing damage to the apples and branches caused by prolonged full exposure during apple harvesting, which would affect the quality of the apples. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional perspective view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an external view of the drive component in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the drive component in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the hydraulic component and the blade component in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 1. Fruit frame assembly; 101. Fruit frame; 102. Push-pull rod; 103. Support; 104. Flexible hose;

[0025] 2. Drive assembly; 201. Rigid tube; 202. Square frame; 203. Electromagnet; 204. Moving ring plate; 205. Connecting spring; 206. Rack; 207. Gear;

[0026] 3. Hydraulic components; 301. Infusion tubing; 302. Cylinder; 303. Piston; 304. Tension spring; 305. Top block; 306. Top rod;

[0027] 4. Blade assembly; 401. Fixing box; 402. Moving plug; 403. Limiting ring plate; 404. Connecting rod; 405. Blade. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1 to 6This utility model will be described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0029] This utility model provides an improved apple harvesting machine for apple cultivation, such as... Figure 1 - Figure 6 As shown, the fruit frame assembly 1 includes a fruit frame 101, a push-pull rod 102 is fixedly connected to the fruit frame 101, and a bracket 103 is fixedly connected to the push-pull rod 102. When the drive assembly 2 is not in use, the drive assembly 2 can be placed on the bracket 103. A flexible hose 104 is connected to the fruit frame 101, and the drive assembly 2 is fixedly connected to one end of the flexible hose 104 away from the fruit frame 101.

[0030] The drive assembly 2 includes a rigid pipe 201 fixedly connected to the hose 104, a square frame 202 fixedly connected to the rigid pipe 201, an electromagnet 203 fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the square frame 202, a movable ring plate 204 slidably connected to the rigid pipe 201, a connecting spring 205 fixedly connected between the movable ring plate 204 and the electromagnet 203, two racks 206 fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the movable ring plate 204, gears 207 rotatably connected to both the front and rear side walls of the square frame 202, and the gears 207 mesh with the racks 206, and two hydraulic assemblies 3 fixedly connected to the gears 207 rotatably connected between the front and rear side walls of the square frame 202.

[0031] In this embodiment: when the electromagnet 203 is started, the moving ring plate 204 can be moved down by magnetic force, so that the moving ring plate 204 can drive the rack 206 to move, and then the rack 206 can drive the two gears 207 to rotate together, so that the gears 207 can drive the hydraulic component 3 to rotate, and cooperate with the blade component 4 to cut the apple branches.

[0032] In the above embodiments, in order to enable the hydraulic component 3 to cut fruit branches at a 4-degree angle through the blade assembly, thereby achieving the purpose of saving time and effort, the following method can be adopted:

[0033] The hydraulic assembly 3 includes an infusion tube 301 rotatably connected between the front and rear side walls of the square frame 202, and the infusion tube 301 is fixedly connected to the gear 207. Two cylinders 302 are connected to the infusion tube 301. The cylinders 302 are filled with hydraulic oil. A piston 303 is slidably connected inside the cylinder 302. A tension spring 304 is fixedly connected between the piston 303 and the cylinder 302. A top block 305 is fixedly connected to both the front and rear side walls of the square frame 202. The top block 305 is arc-shaped with the center of the gear 207 as the center and is sloped. A top rod 306 that abuts against the top block 305 is fixedly connected to the opposite side wall of the two pistons 303. A blade assembly 4 is fixedly connected to the cylinder 302.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, when the electromagnet 203 is not activated, the tension of the connecting spring 205 keeps the infusion tube 301 in an extended state by default. When the electromagnet 203 is activated, the two infusion tubes 301 begin to close. At this time, the push rod 306 drives the piston 303 to move under the slope of the top block 305, so that the hydraulic oil inside the cylinder 302 can be transmitted into the blade assembly 4. When the infusion tube 301 is in a vertical state, the piston 303 can block the infusion tube 301, so that when the blade is cutting, the fixing box 401 prevents the hydraulic oil inside from being discharged back into the cylinder 302 under the pressure of the blade, and the blade in the blade assembly 4 will not easily retract.

[0035] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, the blade assembly 4 includes a fixed box 401 communicating with the cylinder 302. The fixed box 401 has a cavity inside. A movable plug 402 is slidably connected inside the cavity of the fixed box 401. A limiting ring plate 403 is fixedly connected inside the fixed box 401. A connecting rod 404 is slidably connected to the side wall of the fixed box 401. A blade 405 is fixedly connected between the connecting rod 404 and the movable plug 402.

[0036] In this embodiment: when hydraulic oil is introduced into the fixed box 401, the oil pressure inside the fixed box 401 increases, causing the moving plug 402 to move. At this time, the moving plug 402 drives the connecting rod 404 to extend through the blade 405, so that the two connecting rods 404 contact and cut the apple fruit branch. When the infusion tube 301 is re-extruded, the piston 303 is reset again, and the connecting rod 404 is retracted.

[0037] Among them, electromagnet 203 is existing technology, and its structure and principle will not be described in detail. In addition, the device also includes power supply, switch, controller and power supply cable, etc., which are not the main technologies and will not be described in detail.

[0038] Working principle: When picking apples, the worker first inserts the rigid tube 201 from the bottom of the apple until the apple is completely inside the rigid tube 201. Then, the electromagnet 203 is activated. The electromagnet 203 uses magnetic force to move the moving ring plate 204 downward, which in turn drives the rack 206 to move. The rack 206 then drives the two gears 207 to rotate together, which in turn drives the infusion rigid tube 301 to rotate. The infusion rigid tube 301 gradually begins to close from the unfolded state. At this time, the top rod 306 drives the piston 303 to move under the slope of the top block 305, so that the hydraulic oil inside the cylinder 302 can be transmitted into the fixed box 401. The oil pressure inside the fixed box 401 increases, causing the moving plug 402 to move. At this time, the moving plug 402 drives the connecting rod 404 to extend through the blade 405, so that the two connecting rods 404 contact and cut the apple branches. Finally, the apple falls into the fruit frame 101 through the hose 104.

[0039] In addition, when staff no longer need to pick apples, the drive component 2 can be placed on the bracket 103, making it easier for staff to push the fruit basket 101 to move.

[0040] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A picking machine for apples for apple growing, comprising a fruit basket assembly (1), characterized in that: The fruit basket assembly (1) comprises a fruit basket (101), a push-pull rod (102) fixedly connected to the fruit basket (101), a bracket (103) fixedly connected to the push-pull rod (102), and a hose (104) communicated with the fruit basket (101), wherein one end of the hose (104) away from the fruit basket (101) is fixedly connected with a driving assembly (2). The driving assembly (2) comprises a hard pipe (201) fixedly connected with the hose (104), a square frame (202) fixedly connected to the hard pipe (201), an electromagnet (203) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the square frame (202), a moving ring plate (204) slidingly connected to the hard pipe (201), a connecting spring (205) fixedly connected between the moving ring plate (204) and the electromagnet (203), two racks (206) fixedly connected to the upper wall of the moving ring plate (204), gear wheels (207) rotatably connected to the front and rear walls of the square frame (202) and engaged with the racks (206), and two hydraulic assemblies (3) rotatably connected between the front and rear walls of the square frame (202) and fixedly connected with the gear wheels (207).

2. The apple picking machine for apple plantation as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The hydraulic assembly (3) comprises a transfusion hard pipe (301) rotatably connected between the front and rear walls of the square frame (202) and fixedly connected with the gear wheels (207).

3. The apple picking machine for apple plantation as claimed in claim 2 wherein: The transfusion hard pipe (301) is communicated with two cylinders (302), the cylinders (302) are slidingly connected with pistons (303), and the pistons (303) are fixedly connected with the cylinders (302) through tension springs (304).

4. The apple picking machine for apple plantation as claimed in claim 3 wherein: The front and rear walls of the square frame (202) are fixedly connected with top blocks (305), the pistons (303) are fixedly connected with top rods (306) abutting against the top blocks (305) on the opposite side walls, and the cylinders (302) are fixedly connected with blade assemblies (4).

5. The apple picking machine for apple plantation as claimed in claim 4 wherein: The blade assembly (4) comprises a fixed box (401) communicated with the cylinder (302), and the fixed box (401) is slidingly connected with a moving plug (402) inside.

6. The apple picking machine for apple plantation as claimed in claim 5 wherein: The fixed box (401) is fixedly connected with a limiting ring plate (403) inside, and the fixed box (401) is slidingly connected with a connecting rod (404) on the side wall.

7. The apple picking machine for apple plantation as claimed in claim 6 wherein: The connecting rod (404) is fixedly connected with a blade (405) between the moving plug (402).

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