Telescopic dropped fruit picking device
The retractable fruit-picking device solves the problems of existing devices being unable to adjust their length and adapt to sloping orchards, enabling safe and efficient fruit picking and meeting the needs of different operators.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing apple picking devices cannot be adjusted in length, easily scratch the fruit surface, are not suitable for sloping orchards, have low operating efficiency, and cannot adapt to the height requirements of different operators.
Design a telescopic fruit-collecting device. Through the combination of a main rod and a telescopic rod, the angle and position of the collection bucket can be adjusted. Rubber collection blocks are used to avoid damage to the fruit. The length can be adjusted by combining a pin fixing component and a tapered threaded block to adapt to different operational needs.
It improves the adaptability of apple picking, avoids fruit damage, enhances the operational efficiency of hillside orchards, and meets the needs of different operators.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit collection equipment technology, and in particular to a retractable fallen fruit picking device. Background Technology
[0002] As an important economic crop in my country, the harvesting process of apples directly affects the economic benefits of the fruit. Because apples inevitably fall to the ground during ripening, these fallen fruits are not used for fresh consumption but are collected and recycled for processing into beverages, wines, and other products. Traditional manual collection methods are labor-intensive and inefficient due to the concentrated nature of apple falls during ripening, and prolonged bending can easily lead to lumbar spine injuries. Therefore, various fruit-falling collection devices have emerged on the market.
[0003] Existing fruit-collecting devices are mostly handheld designs that use a rolling collection frame to harvest fruit. While this reduces the frequency of bending over, there are still significant drawbacks. These include: the rigid collection structure is prone to causing mechanical damage to the fruit, affecting its commercial value; the fixed size design cannot accommodate the height requirements of different operators; the collection efficiency is greatly limited by terrain, performing poorly in sloping orchards; and, especially for delicate fruits like apples, the squeezing collection method of existing devices can cause abrasions and bruises on the fruit surface, affecting the selling price.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a new type of adjustable apple picking device. By developing a new collection system, damage to the fruit surface during harvesting can be avoided. The length can be adjusted by the position of the handle to adapt to different operational needs. By optimizing the structure of the collection system, the operational adaptability of sloping orchards can be improved. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a retractable fruit-picking device, which aims to improve the low applicability of existing fruit-picking devices, such as the inability to adjust the length, easy damage to the fruit surface, and unsuitability for sloping orchards.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A retractable fruit-collecting device includes a main rod and a collection bucket. A telescopic rod is slidably connected inside the main rod, and a connecting block is rotatably connected to one end of the telescopic rod. The collection bucket is rotatably connected to the inside of the connecting block, and multiple collection blocks are fixedly connected inside the collection bucket. A rotating assembly is installed on the top of the collection bucket, and a snap-fit assembly is installed on one side of the collection bucket. A pin fixing assembly is provided on one side of the telescopic rod, and a threaded fixing assembly is installed at the other end of the telescopic rod. The threaded fixing assembly includes a fixing area located at one end of the telescopic rod. A tapered threaded block is threadedly connected inside the telescopic rod, and the tapered threaded block is located inside the main rod. Slider blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the tapered threaded block. Two sliding grooves are formed inside the main rod, and two sliders are slidably connected inside the two sliding grooves.
[0008] Preferably, the aforementioned pin fixing assembly includes a positioning block, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the telescopic rod. A positioning groove is provided on one side of the positioning block, and a fixing rod is engaged inside the positioning groove. The fixing rod pin is located inside the telescopic rod and the connecting block.
[0009] Preferably, one end of the tapered threaded block is fixedly connected to a limiting rod, and a limiting groove is opened on the inner side of the telescopic rod, with the limiting rod slidably connected inside the limiting groove.
[0010] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes a hinge, which is fixedly connected to one side of the pickup bin, and a cover is fixedly connected to the other side of the hinge, with the cover located at the top of the pickup bin.
[0011] Preferably, the above-mentioned snap-fit assembly includes a rotating block, which is rotatably connected to one side of the pickup bucket. One end of the rotating block is fixedly connected to a snap-fit block, and a snap-fit groove is provided on one side of the cover, with the snap-fit block snapping into the groove.
[0012] Preferably, a fixed shell is fixedly connected to one side of the pickup bucket, a spring is provided inside the fixed shell, a rotating block is located on one side of the spring, and a button is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block.
[0013] Preferably, adjusting screws are provided on both sides of the connecting block.
[0014] Preferably, an anti-slip sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer side of the main rod, and multiple anti-slip grooves are provided on the outside of the anti-slip sleeve.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] This invention designs the connecting block to rotate at one end of the telescopic rod. When picking up fruit using the pickup bucket inside the connecting block, the direction of the pickup bucket can be freely adjusted for easy retrieval. Simultaneously, an adjustable fixing rod is designed at the end of the telescopic rod, which is snapped onto the positioning block. This fixing rod transforms the rotation between the telescopic rod and the connecting block into a fixed position, thus fixing the angle of the pickup bucket and allowing for different operations. A hinge connects the lid, allowing it to rotate, while a snap-fit assembly secures the lid. Pressing a button opens the lid, making it convenient and easy to use. The telescopic rod is fixed inside the main rod using a tapered threaded block. This tapered threaded block expands the fixing area at the bottom of the telescopic rod, pressing it against the inner wall of the main rod to secure it. The fixing rod of this invention can fix the connecting block, fixing the angle of the pickup bucket. The design of the pickup bucket avoids damage to the fruit surface during harvesting. The adjustable structure of the main rod and telescopic rod adapts to different operational needs. By optimizing the structure of the pickup bucket's position, the adaptability of operations in sloping orchards is improved. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a retractable fruit-picking device proposed in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the picking block of a retractable fruit picking device proposed in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the slide of a retractable fruit-picking device proposed in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conical threaded block of a retractable fruit-picking device proposed in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the snap-fit assembly of a retractable fruit-picking device proposed in this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixing component of a retractable fruit-picking device proposed in this utility model.
[0023] Legend:
[0024] 1. Main rod; 2. Telescopic rod; 3. Connecting block; 4. Pickup bucket; 5. Lid; 6. Hinge; 7. Adjusting screw; 8. Anti-slip sleeve; 9. Anti-slip groove; 10. Pickup block; 11. Fixed shell; 12. Fixed area; 13. Tapered threaded block; 14. Slide groove; 15. Slider; 16. Slot; 17. Locking block; 18. Fixed rod; 19. Rotating block; 20. Button; 21. Spring; 22. Positioning block; 23. Positioning groove; 24. Limiting rod; 25. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] Reference Figure 1-4This utility model provides a telescopic fruit-collecting device, which includes a main rod 1 and a collection bucket 4. The main rod 1 is for hand-held use, and the collection bucket 4 is used to collect fallen fruit. A telescopic rod 2 is slidably connected inside the main rod 1, and the telescopic rod 2 is moved and its length is adjusted by the main rod 1. A connecting block 3 is rotatably connected to one end of the telescopic rod 2, and the connecting block 3 is fixed by the telescopic rod 2 to allow the connecting block 3 to rotate. The collection bucket 4 is rotatably connected to the inside of the connecting block 3, and the collection bucket 4 can rotate through the installation of the connecting block 3. Multiple collection blocks 10 are fixedly connected inside the collection bucket 4. The collection blocks 10 can only move inward to pick up the fruit and will not move outward to prevent the fruit from falling. At the same time, a rubber material is provided at the end of the collection blocks 10 to avoid damaging the fruit. A rotating component is installed on the top of the collection bucket 4, a snap-fit component is installed on one side of the collection bucket 4, a pin fixing component is provided on one side of the telescopic rod 2, and a threaded fixing component is installed at the other end of the telescopic rod 2.
[0027] The threaded fixing assembly includes a fixing area 12 located at one end of the telescopic rod 2. The fixing area 12 is expandable to fix the telescopic rod 2 inside the main rod 1. A tapered threaded block 13 is threadedly connected inside the telescopic rod 2. The tapered threaded block 13 is located inside the main rod 1 and controls the expansion and contraction of the fixing area 12. Slider blocks 15 are fixedly connected to both sides of the tapered threaded block 13. Two sliding grooves 14 are opened on the inner side of the main rod 1, and the two sliders 15 are slidably connected inside the two sliding grooves 14. The sliders 15 and the sliding grooves 14 support the tapered threaded block 13 inside the main rod 1. The slider 15 restricts the rotation of the tapered threaded block 13. One end of the tapered threaded block 13 is fixedly connected to a limiting rod 24. A limiting groove 25 is opened on the inner side of the telescopic rod 2. The limiting rod 24 is slidably connected inside the limiting groove 25. The limiting rod 24 fixes the tapered threaded block 13 to the end of the telescopic rod 2 through the cooperation of the limiting groove 25, so that the tapered threaded block 13 will not fall off the telescopic rod 2, and at the same time avoids excessive twisting and damage to the fixed area 12. By setting the telescopic rod 2 and the tapered threaded block 13, the length of the pickup device can be adjusted to adapt to different people and improve the scope of application.
[0028] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5The snap-fit assembly includes a rotating block 19, which is rotatably connected to one side of the pickup bin 4. The rotating block 19 is located at the upper part of the pickup bin 4. One end of the rotating block 19 is fixedly connected to a locking block 17. A locking groove 16 is provided on one side of the cover 5, and the locking block 17 is locked inside the locking groove 16. The cover 5 is fixed to the top of the pickup bin 4 by the cooperation of the locking block 17 and the locking groove 16. A fixing shell 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the pickup bin 4 to protect the internal structure. A spring 21 is provided inside the fixing shell 11. The rotating block 19 is located on one side of the spring 21. The spring 21 presses the rotating block 19, so that the locking block 17 at the other end of the rotating block 19 is always locked inside the locking groove 16. A button 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block 19. The button 20 drives the rotating block 19 to rotate. The spring 21 of the snap-fit assembly pre-presses the rotating block 19, so that the cover can be opened by pressing the button 20 with one hand, which is convenient and quick.
[0029] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 The pin fixing assembly includes a positioning block 22, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the telescopic rod 2. The positioning block 22 is located at the end of the telescopic rod 2. A positioning groove 23 is provided on one side of the positioning block 22. There are two positioning grooves 23. A fixing rod 18 is engaged inside the positioning groove 23. The fixing rod 18 can fix the connecting block 3. The fixing rod 18 is pinned inside the telescopic rod 2 and the connecting block 3. The fixing rod 18 fixes the connecting block 3 inside the telescopic rod 2 by means of the pin. The fixing rod 18 changes the state of the connecting block 3, allowing the connecting block 3 to be in either a rotating or fixed state. The adjustable and rotating assembly includes a hinge 6, which is fixedly connected to one side of the pickup bin 4. A cover 5 is fixedly connected to the other side of the hinge 6. The cover 5 is located on the top of the pickup bin 4 and is installed using the hinge 6. The cover 5 can rotate on the top of the pickup bin 4. Adjusting screws 7 are provided on both sides of the connecting block 3. By rotating the adjusting screws 7, the tightness between the connecting block 3 and the pickup bin 4 can be changed, and the pickup bin 4 can be fixed. An anti-slip sleeve 8 is fixedly connected to the outside of the main rod 1. The anti-slip sleeve 8 has multiple anti-slip grooves 9 on its outside to enhance the anti-slip effect and prevent the hand from slipping during use.
[0030] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0031] First, when you need to pick up fallen fruit, you can hold this device and place your hand on the anti-slip sleeve 8. The multiple anti-slip grooves 9 on the outside of the anti-slip sleeve 8 will increase the friction and prevent slipping when picking up the fruit. Then, rotate the telescopic rod 2. Because the conical threaded block 13 is restricted from rotating by the two sliders 15 and the groove 14, rotating the telescopic rod 2 will allow the conical threaded block 13 to move inward or outward to the fixed area 12, fixing the telescopic rod 2 inside the main rod 1. Here, you need to first contact the telescopic rod 2 from the fixed state, stretch it to the appropriate position, and then rotate the telescopic rod 2 to fix it.
[0032] Secondly, the state of the connecting block 3 can also be adjusted. When the connecting block 3 needs to rotate, pull out the fixing rod 18 inside the positioning block 22 from one end of the connecting block 3 and the telescopic rod 2, and place the fixing rod 18 into the positioning groove 23 away from the position of the connecting block 3, so that the connecting block 3 can rotate, making it convenient to adjust the pickup bucket 4. When fixing, place the fixing rod 18 into the positioning groove 23 close to the connecting block 3, so that the fixing rod 18 can be inserted into the connecting block 3 and the telescopic rod 2, and it can be fixed. The cover 5 is fixed to the top of the pickup bucket 4 by the hinge 6, and the snap-fit assembly is used to fix it for easy opening. Pressing the button 20 inward can make the rotating block 19 rotate. Move the snap-fit block 17 at one end of the rotating block out from the slot 16 to open the cover 5.
Claims
1. A retractable fruit-collecting device, comprising a main rod (1) and a collection bucket (4), characterized in that: The main rod (1) is slidably connected to a telescopic rod (2). One end of the telescopic rod (2) is rotatably connected to a connecting block (3). The pickup bucket (4) is rotatably connected to the inside of the connecting block (3). Multiple pickup blocks (10) are fixedly connected inside the pickup bucket (4). A rotating component is installed on the top of the pickup bucket (4). A snap-fit component is installed on one side of the pickup bucket (4). A pin fixing component is provided on one side of the telescopic rod (2). A threaded fixing component is installed on the other end of the telescopic rod (2). The threaded fixing component includes a fixing area (12). The fixing area (12) is located at one end of the telescopic rod (2). A tapered threaded block (13) is threadedly connected inside the telescopic rod (2). The tapered threaded block (13) is located inside the main rod (1). Slider blocks (15) are fixedly connected on both sides of the tapered threaded block (13). Two sliding grooves (14) are opened inside the main rod (1). The two sliders (15) are slidably connected inside the two sliding grooves (14).
2. The retractable fruit-collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin fixing assembly includes a positioning block (22), which is fixedly connected to the outside of the telescopic rod (2). A positioning groove (23) is provided on one side of the positioning block (22), and a fixing rod (18) is engaged inside the positioning groove (23). The fixing rod (18) is pinned inside the telescopic rod (2) and the connecting block (3).
3. The retractable fruit-collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the tapered threaded block (13) is fixedly connected to a limiting rod (24), and a limiting groove (25) is opened on the inner side of the telescopic rod (2). The limiting rod (24) is slidably connected inside the limiting groove (25).
4. The retractable fruit-collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly includes a hinge (6), which is fixedly connected to one side of the pickup bucket (4), and a cover (5) is fixedly connected to the other side of the hinge (6), with the cover (5) located on the top of the pickup bucket (4).
5. A retractable fruit-collecting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The snap-fit assembly includes a rotating block (19), which is rotatably connected to one side of the pickup bucket (4). One end of the rotating block (19) is fixedly connected to a snap-fit block (17), and a snap-fit groove (16) is provided on one side of the cover (5). The snap-fit block (17) snaps into the inside of the snap-fit groove (16).
6. A retractable fruit-collecting device according to claim 1, 4, or 5, characterized in that: A fixed shell (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the pickup bucket (4). A spring (21) is installed inside the fixed shell (11). A rotating block (19) is located on one side of the spring (21). A button (20) is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block (19).
7. A retractable fruit-collecting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Adjusting screws (7) are provided on both sides of the connecting block (3).
8. The retractable fruit-collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main rod (1) is fixedly connected to an anti-slip sleeve (8), and the anti-slip sleeve (8) has multiple anti-slip grooves (9) on its outside.