Fruit tree picking device

By designing a fruit-picking device that includes a base plate, casters, a motor-driven gear system, and electric fruit shears, the safety hazards and low efficiency of manual fruit climbing have been solved, achieving safe and efficient fruit collection.

CN224111712UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14NORTHEAST AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2024-01-18
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Currently, fruit harvesting usually requires manual climbing of trees, which poses a safety hazard of falling from heights and is inefficient.

Method used

Design a fruit tree harvesting device, including a base plate, casters, a motor-driven gear system, and electric fruit tree shears. The gear system enables the device to move and automatically collect the fruit, while the electric shears are used to collect fruit from high places.

Benefits of technology

It improves harvesting efficiency, reduces the safety risks of manual harvesting, eliminates the need to climb trees, and enhances the safety and convenience of harvesting.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of picking devices, and discloses a fruit tree picking device which comprises a bottom plate, a plurality of tooth opening grooves formed in the surface of the rear end of a round rod, a first gear connected to the surface of a first fixing rod, a second gear fixedly connected to the left side of the first gear, and a third gear fixedly connected to the surface of a second fixing rod. The front end of the connecting block is fixedly connected with a collecting basket. According to the fruit tree picking device, a handle is pushed to drive a bottom plate and universal wheels at the bottom, the device is moved to the position below a fruit tree, then a motor is started, the output end of the motor drives a second fixing rod and a third gear on the surface to rotate, and when the third gear rotates to drive a second gear at the bottom to rotate, a first gear on the right side is driven to rotate; the round rod can move up and down, the electric fruit tree scissors are started to collect fruits at the high position, and the problems that according to traditional manual picking, ladder climbing or tree climbing is needed, efficiency is low, and potential safety hazards exist are solved.
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Technical Field

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

[0002] Fruit trees refer to trees with edible fruits. They are a general term for perennial plants and rootstocks that provide edible fruits and seeds. Fruit trees are divided into woody deciduous fruit trees, woody evergreen fruit trees, and perennial herbaceous fruit trees. With the accelerating pace of urbanization and the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for fruits is increasing. Fruit picking is an important task, but the process of fruit picking is characterized by a large workload and low efficiency.

[0003] Chinese patent discloses a fruit tree harvesting device (authorization announcement number CN212812836U). This patented technology uses the cooperation of a net and a support frame to quickly place the net under the fruits and vegetables. When the fruit falls onto the net, it rolls down into a collection bag through a guide tube, making it easy to collect the fruit and reducing damage to the fruit. The height-adjustable design of the support frame can be used for fruit trees of different heights, while providing sufficient buffer space for the net to catch the fruit and protect the fruit.

[0004] Regarding the above and existing related technologies, the inventor believes that the following defects often exist: existing fruit tree harvesting is usually done manually, which requires climbing ladders or trees. When climbing high fruit trees, there is a risk of falling from a height, which makes the harvesting inefficient, increases labor costs, and poses safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that the existing technology of fruit tree harvesting usually involves manual harvesting, which requires climbing ladders or trees. When climbing high fruit trees, there is a disadvantage of falling from a height. Therefore, we propose a fruit tree harvesting device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: a fruit tree harvesting device, comprising a base plate, a handle fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, several casters fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate, a box fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, an extension plate fixedly connected to the left side of the box, a motor mounted on the top of the extension plate, an arc-shaped plate fixedly connected to the front end of the inner cavity of the box, a round rod slidably connected inside the arc-shaped plate, several toothed grooves being formed on the surface of the rear end of the round rod, and a first fixing rod rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the box. A first gear is connected to the surface of the rod, and the surface of the first gear meshes with the inside of the tooth groove. A second gear is fixedly connected to the left side of the first gear. A second fixed rod is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the box. A third gear is fixedly connected to the surface of the second fixed rod, and the surface of the third gear meshes with the surface of the second gear. An L-shaped block is fixedly connected to the top of the round rod. An extension block is fixedly connected to the top of the L-shaped block. A connecting block is installed at the front end of the extension block. A collection basket is fixedly connected to the front end of the connecting block. An electric fruit tree shears is installed at the front end of the L-shaped block.

[0007] Preferably, an abutment plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the round rod.

[0008] Preferably, the inner cavity of the arc-shaped plate has limit grooves on both sides, and the round rod has limit blocks fixedly connected to both sides.

[0009] Preferably, the electric fruit tree shears are made of Teflon.

[0010] Preferably, the connecting block has slots on both sides, a return spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slot cavity, a plug rod is fixedly connected to the top of the return spring, and plug holes are provided on both sides of the extension block.

[0011] Preferably, the surface of the plug rod is inserted into the interior of the plug hole, and the outer diameter of the plug rod is adapted to the inner diameter of the plug hole.

[0012] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] In this invention, workers can move the device below the fruit tree by pushing the handle to move the bottom plate and casters. Then, the motor is started, and the output end of the motor drives the second fixed rod and the third gear on the surface to rotate. When the third gear rotates, it drives the second gear at the bottom to rotate, which in turn drives the first gear on the right side to rotate. This allows the round rod connected to the first gear to move up and down. Then, the electric fruit tree shears are started to collect the fruit from the high place. This solves the problem of traditional manual picking, which requires climbing ladders or trees, is inefficient and poses safety hazards.

[0014] In this invention, workers can press the plug rod inward to cause the plug rod to retract the bottom return spring into the slot, thereby releasing the limiting relationship between the collection basket and the extension block, making collection more convenient for workers. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the telescopic structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the disassembly and assembly structure of this utility model.

[0019] Legend: 1. Base plate; 2. Handle; 3. Casters; 4. Extension plate; 5. Motor; 6. Arc-shaped plate; 7. Round rod; 8. Toothed groove; 9. First fixing rod; 10. First gear; 11. Second gear; 12. Second fixing rod; 13. Third gear; 14. L-shaped block; 15. Extension block; 16. Collection basket; 17. Electric fruit tree shears; 18. Abutment plate; 19. Limiting groove; 20. Limiting block; 21. Groove; 22. Return spring; 23. Insertion rod; 24. Insertion hole; 25. Box body; 26. Connecting block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, which only illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, and therefore only show the components related to the present invention.

[0021] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a fruit tree harvesting device, including a base plate 1, a handle 2 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, several casters 3 fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate 1, a box body 25 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, an extension plate 4 fixedly connected to the left side of the box body 25, a motor 5 installed on the top of the extension plate 4, an arc-shaped plate 6 fixedly connected to the front end of the inner cavity of the box body 25, a round rod 7 slidably connected inside the arc-shaped plate 6, several toothed grooves 8 opened on the surface of the rear end of the round rod 7, a first fixed rod 9 rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the box body 25, a first gear 10 connected to the surface of the first fixed rod 9, the surface of the first gear 10 meshing with the inside of the toothed grooves 8, a second gear 11 fixedly connected to the left side of the first gear 10, a second fixed rod 12 rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the box body 25, a third gear 13 fixedly connected to the surface of the second fixed rod 12, and the surface of the third gear 13... The round rod 7 is connected to the surface of the second gear 11. An L-shaped block 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the round rod 7. An extension block 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the L-shaped block 14. A connecting block 26 is installed at the front end of the extension block 15. A collection basket 16 is fixedly connected to the front end of the connecting block 26. An electric fruit tree shears 17 is installed at the front end of the L-shaped block 14. The worker can push the handle 2 to drive the bottom plate 1 and the caster 3 to move the device under the fruit tree. Then, the motor 5 is started, and the output end of the motor 5 drives the second fixed rod 12 and the third gear 13 on the surface to rotate. When the third gear 13 rotates, it drives the second gear 11 at the bottom to rotate, and at the same time, it drives the first gear 10 on the right to rotate, so that the round rod 7 connected to the first gear 10 can move up and down. Then, the electric fruit tree shears 17 is started to collect the fruit at the top, which solves the problem that traditional manual picking requires climbing ladders or trees, which is inefficient and poses safety hazards.

[0022] Reference Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, the bottom of the round rod 7 is fixedly connected to an abutment plate 18. By setting the abutment plate 18 at the bottom of the round rod 7, the situation where the round rod 7 will fall off the inside of the arc plate 6 when it moves upward is prevented.

[0023] Reference Figure 3 As shown in this embodiment: limiting grooves 19 are provided on both sides of the inner cavity of the arc plate 6, and limiting blocks 20 are fixedly connected to both sides of the round rod 7. By providing limiting grooves 19 on both sides of the inner cavity of the arc plate 6 and limiting blocks 20 on both sides of the round rod 7, the round rod 7 can move up and down more stably inside the arc plate 6.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 As shown in this implementation plan: the electric fruit tree shears 17 are made of Teflon. Teflon stainless steel has excellent wear resistance, a smooth surface, and will not stick to the shears, making it easier for workers to prune and less prone to contamination.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown in this embodiment: slots 21 are provided on both sides of the connecting block 26, a return spring 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the slot 21, and a plug rod 23 is fixedly connected to the top of the return spring 22. Plug holes 24 are provided on both sides of the extension block 15. By pressing the plug rod 23 inward, the plug rod 23 causes the return spring 22 at the bottom to retract into the slot 21, releasing the limiting relationship between the collection basket 16 and the extension block 15, making it more convenient for the staff to collect.

[0026] Reference Figure 4 As shown in this embodiment: the surface of the plug rod 23 is inserted into the inside of the plug hole 24, and the outer diameter of the plug rod 23 is matched with the inner diameter of the plug hole 24. Because the outer diameter of the plug rod 23 is matched with the inner diameter of the plug hole 24, when the surface of the plug rod 23 is inserted, the surface of the plug rod 23 and the inside of the plug hole 24 form a stable limit, making it more stable for workers to install the collection basket 16.

[0027] The working principle of this device is as follows: Workers can push handle 2 to move the bottom plate 1 and casters 3, moving the device below the fruit tree. Then, the motor 5 is started, causing its output to rotate the second fixed rod 12 and the third gear 13 on the surface. The rotation of the third gear 13 drives the second gear 11 at the bottom to rotate, simultaneously rotating the first gear 10 on the right side. This allows the round rod 7, connected to the first gear 10, to move up and down. Then, the electric fruit tree shears 17 are activated to collect the fruit from higher up. This solves the problem of traditional manual harvesting requiring climbing ladders or trees, which is inefficient and poses safety hazards. By setting an abutment plate 18 at the bottom of the round rod 7, the device is prevented from detaching from the inside of the arc-shaped plate 6 when moving upwards. Limiting grooves 19 are provided on both sides of the cavity, and limiting blocks 20 are provided on both sides of the round rod 7, so that the round rod 7 can move up and down more stably inside the arc plate 6. Teflon stainless steel has excellent wear resistance and a smooth surface, and will not stick to the scissors, making it easier for workers to trim and less prone to contamination. By pressing the plug rod 23 inward, the plug rod 23 drives the bottom return spring 22 to retract into the groove 21, releasing the limiting relationship between the collection basket 16 and the extension block 15, making it more convenient for workers to collect. Because the outer diameter of the plug rod 23 is compatible with the inner diameter of the plug hole 24, when the surface of the plug rod 23 is inserted, the surface of the plug rod 23 and the inside of the plug hole 24 form a stable limit, making it more stable for workers to install the collection basket 16.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fruit tree harvesting device, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A handle (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1). Several casters (3) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate (1). A box (25) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1). An extension plate (4) is fixedly connected to the left side of the box (25). A motor (5) is installed on the top of the extension plate (4). An arc plate (6) is fixedly connected to the front end of the inner cavity of the box (25). A round rod (7) is slidably connected inside the arc plate (6). Several toothed grooves (8) are opened on the surface of the rear end of the round rod (7). A first fixed rod (9) is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the box (25). A first gear (10) is connected to the surface of the first fixed rod (9). The surface of the first gear (10) is... The first gear (10) is fixedly connected to the left side of the tooth groove (8) and the second gear (11) is fixedly connected to the left side of the first gear (10). The inner cavity of the box (25) is rotatably connected to the second fixed rod (12). The surface of the second fixed rod (12) is fixedly connected to the third gear (13). The surface of the third gear (13) meshes with the surface of the second gear (11). The top of the round rod (7) is fixedly connected to the L-shaped block (14). The top of the L-shaped block (14) is fixedly connected to the extension block (15). The front end of the extension block (15) is equipped with a connecting block (26). The front end of the connecting block (26) is fixedly connected to a collection basket (16). The front end of the L-shaped block (14) is equipped with an electric fruit tree shears (17).

2. The fruit tree harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the round rod (7) is fixedly connected to an abutment plate (18).

3. The fruit tree harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting grooves (19) are provided on both sides of the inner cavity of the arc plate (6), and limiting blocks (20) are fixedly connected to both sides of the round rod (7).

4. The fruit tree harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric fruit tree shears (17) are made of Teflon.

5. A fruit tree harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting block (26) has slots (21) on both sides. A reset spring (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cavity of the slot (21). A plug rod (23) is fixedly connected to the top of the reset spring (22). A plug hole (24) is opened on both sides of the extension block (15).

6. A fruit tree harvesting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the plug rod (23) is inserted into the interior of the plug hole (24), and the outer diameter of the plug rod (23) is adapted to the inner diameter of the plug hole (24).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Fruit tree picking device

    CN212812836U