Ancient tree protection device
The ancient tree protection device, designed by combining a reference support block, support ring, and chain, solves the problems of narrow adjustment surface and unsightly appearance of existing devices, achieving flexible support and aesthetically pleasing protection of ancient trees, adapting to the irregular growth of ancient trees, and enhancing the landscape effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE SECOND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO LTD CCSEB
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing ancient tree support devices have a narrow adjustment surface and are not aesthetically pleasing, especially in scenic photo settings, and cannot adapt to the irregular growth of ancient trees.
The system employs a combination design of a reference support block, support ring, chain, and adjusting gear. The chain is inserted into the limiting groove and rotates around the adjusting gear to clamp the tree trunk. It is then fixed in conjunction with a flexible support net and guy ropes. The support ring can be rotated and adjusted. The support structure is concealed by double-ring binding ropes and spray paint of similar colors.
It enables flexible support for the irregular growth of ancient trees, avoiding an abrupt appearance, maintaining the natural beauty and stability of the ancient trees, adapting to different growth states, and enhancing the landscape effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of plant protection technology, specifically a device for protecting ancient trees. Background Technology
[0002] In reality, as ancient trees grow, their branches fork upwards, increasing their weight and making them more susceptible to falling. They may require support and protection, especially when facing dangers from windstorms, soil erosion, or other natural factors. Providing appropriate support and protection for ancient trees can help maintain their stability and health, preventing them from falling, breaking, or suffering other damage.
[0003] For example, application CN219248742U discloses a tree support and protection device, relating to the technical field of plant protection. The tree support and protection device in this application includes a support component, a connecting component, a supporting component, and a positioning component. The supporting component is located on top of the support component, and the supporting component is connected to the support component via the connecting component. The supporting component includes a support plate, and the support component includes a support rod. A buffer component is provided at the end of the support rod near the support plate. The buffer component includes a hydraulic telescopic rod, one end of which is connected to the support rod, and the other end is connected to the support plate. The positioning component includes a support block and an embedded part. The support block is located at the end of the support rod away from the support plate, and the embedded part is embedded in the support block and connected to the end of the support rod away from the support plate. The tree support and protection device in this application can adjust the supporting force according to the weight of the branches during the growth of the ancient tree, so as to maintain the free and comfortable growth state of the ancient tree.
[0004] However, the application's application has a narrow support adjustment surface for ancient trees, and the external support creates an abrupt feeling in scenes where photos and promotions are needed at the corresponding scenic spots, which is not aesthetically pleasing. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a device for protecting ancient trees in order to solve the problems mentioned above.
[0006] The technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: an ancient tree protection device includes a reference column, a reference support block welded to the lower surface of the reference column, a support ring movably connected to the outer surface of the reference support block, a support seat welded to the upper surface of the reference column, a double-ring binding rope movably connected to the outer surface of the support seat, a force-bearing block welded to the outer surface of the reference support block, a chain provided on the outer surface of the force-bearing block, an adjusting gear provided on the outer surface of the support ring, the outer surface of the chain movably connected to the outer surface of the adjusting gear, and a limit groove welded to the outer surface of the support ring next to the adjusting gear.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the equipment uses a reference support block and a support ring to hug the tree trunk. After the chain is inserted into the limiting groove, the adjusting gear is inserted around it. The adjusting gear can rotate by pulling it outward relative to the support ring, which drives the chain to clamp the tree trunk. After the corresponding fixation is completed, it is pressed into the support ring, and the adjusting gear is fixed in the corresponding groove of the support ring. The equipment is simple and reliable as a whole. The groove corresponding to the support ring makes it easy to adjust the position of the auxiliary support column, avoiding the embarrassment of being unable to support the tree due to the irregular growth of the ancient tree.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a storage tray is movably connected to the outer surface of the reference support block, and an auxiliary slot is welded to the outer surface of the reference support block next to the storage tray.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the excess chain at the gear adjustment point is placed in the storage tray by inserting it into the auxiliary slot, thus completing the chain placement.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the reference support block has an inner spiral tube welded to the lower surface of the reference column, the lower surface of the inner spiral tube is movably connected to a support column, and the lower surface of the support column is welded with a conical seat.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the upper threaded groove of the support column is screwed into the inner spiral tube, which works with the reference column to fix the reference rod body. The conical seat is easy to insert into the soil below for fixation, and at the same time, it completes the grounding.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, an auxiliary support column is movably inserted into the inner surface of the support ring, and a limit plate is welded to the outer surface of the upper end of the auxiliary support column.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, after the auxiliary support column is inserted into the support ring and adjusted to the correct position, it is fixed by tightening the nut. The limiting plate is positioned above and, together with the nut, clamps and fixes the support ring.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, a fixing rope is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the upper end of the auxiliary support column, and a force-bearing seat is welded to the outer surface of the auxiliary support column.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing rope is fixed to the auxiliary support column, and the upper equipment is fixed by the extension cable, or the tree trunk is fixed by the double-ring binding rope by being clamped on the limit block of the support seat and the force seat, and the ancient tree is fixed by the loop.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the auxiliary support column is movably connected to a nut on the outer surface of the lower end of the support ring, and an extension rod is movably connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the auxiliary support column.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the nut corresponds to the thread groove of the auxiliary support column, and the support ring is clamped by the cooperation of the limiting plate to fix the auxiliary support column.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment, a guy rope is movably connected to the outer surface of the support base, and a support net is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the guy rope at the end away from the support base.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the support net holds the branches of the ancient tree that extend outwards within the designated area, and is wrapped around and secured to the support base and the protruding block of the load-bearing base.
[0020] In a preferred embodiment, an upper support base is welded to the upper surface of the reference column, and a metal grounding wire is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the reference column.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the function of the upper support is to provide a height so that it can be supported at a high point after winding, and at the same time it acts as a lightning rod. The metal grounding wire needs to be grounded when there is no conical base to insert into the ground to complete the necessary current guidance.
[0022] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this application are:
[0023] 1. The equipment uses a reference support block and a support ring to hug the tree trunk. After the chain is inserted into the limiting groove, the adjusting gear is inserted around it. The adjusting gear can be rotated by pulling it outward relative to the support ring, which drives the chain to clamp the tree trunk. After the corresponding fixation is completed, it is pressed into the support ring. The adjusting gear is fixed in the corresponding groove of the support ring. The equipment is simple and reliable. The groove corresponding to the support ring makes it easy to adjust the position of the auxiliary support column, avoiding the embarrassment of the tree not being able to be supported due to the irregular growth of the ancient tree.
[0024] Second, the overall structure adopts a flexible support method using double-ring binding ropes, guy ropes, and support nets to better support and fix the tree, avoiding the restriction of the support components by the irregular growth of the ancient tree and interference with its natural growth.
[0025] Third, the equipment is designed to wrap around the branches and trunk. By spraying paint of similar colors, it can be "hidden" and is more aesthetically pleasing. This avoids the abruptness caused by external support, which could result in poor overall effects such as when taking photos. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall shape of the equipment in this application;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the main supporting structure in this application;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main supporting structure in this application;
[0029] Figure 4 For this application Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusted gear shape in this application.
[0031] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Reference column; 2. Reference support block; 3. Support ring; 4. Support seat; 5. Double-ring binding rope; 6. Force-bearing block; 7. Chain; 8. Adjusting gear; 9. Limiting groove; 10. Storage tray; 11. Auxiliary slot; 12. Inner spiral tube; 13. Support column; 14. Conical seat; 15. Auxiliary support column; 16. Limiting plate; 17. Nut; 18. Extension rod; 19. Fixing rope; 20. Force-bearing seat; 21. Guy rope; 22. Support net; 23. Upper support seat; 24. Metal grounding wire. Detailed Implementation
[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0033] Example:
[0034] Reference Figure 1-5 A protective device for ancient trees includes a reference column 1, a reference support block 2 welded to the lower surface of the reference column 1, a support ring 3 movably connected to the outer surface of the reference support block 2, a support seat 4 welded to the upper surface of the reference column 1, a double-ring binding rope 5 movably connected to the outer surface of the support seat 4, a force-bearing block 6 welded to the outer surface of the reference support block 2, a chain 7 provided on the outer surface of the force-bearing block 6, an adjusting gear 8 provided on the outer surface of the support ring 3, the chain 7 movably connected to the outer surface of the adjusting gear 8, and a limit groove 9 welded to the outer surface of the support ring 3 next to the adjusting gear 8.
[0035] The device is attached to the tree trunk by a reference support block 2 and a support ring 3. After the chain 7 is inserted into the limiting groove 9, it surrounds the adjusting gear 8. The adjusting gear 8 can be rotated by pulling it outward relative to the support ring 3, which drives the chain 7 to clamp the tree trunk. After the corresponding fixation is completed, it is pressed into the support ring 3. The adjusting gear 8 is fixed in the corresponding groove of the support ring 3. The device is simple and reliable. The groove corresponding to the support ring 3 makes it easy to adjust the corresponding position of the auxiliary support column 15, avoiding the embarrassment of the ancient tree being unable to be supported due to irregular growth.
[0036] Reference Figure 1-4A storage tray 10 is movably connected to the outer surface of the reference support block 2, and an auxiliary slot 11 is welded to the outer surface of the reference support block 2 next to the storage tray 10.
[0037] The excess chain 7 at the adjusting gear 8 is placed in the storage tray 10 by inserting it into the auxiliary slot 11, thus completing the placement of the chain 7.
[0038] Reference Figure 1-4 The reference support block 2 has an inner spiral tube 12 welded to the lower surface of the reference column 1. The lower surface of the inner spiral tube 12 is movably connected to the support column 13. The lower surface of the support column 13 is welded to the conical seat 14.
[0039] The upper threaded groove of the support column 13 is screwed into the inner spiral tube 12, which works with the reference column 1 to fix the reference rod body. The conical seat 14 is convenient to be inserted into the soil below for fixing, and at the same time, it completes the grounding.
[0040] Reference Figure 1-4 An auxiliary support column 15 is movably inserted into the inner surface of the support ring 3, and a limit piece 16 is welded to the outer surface of the upper end of the auxiliary support column 15.
[0041] After the auxiliary support column 15 is inserted into the support ring 3 and its position is adjusted, it is fixed by tightening the nut 17. The limiting piece 16 is positioned above and, together with the nut 17, clamps the support ring 3 to fix it.
[0042] Reference Figure 1-3 A fixing rope 19 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the upper end of the auxiliary support column 15, and a force-bearing seat 20 is welded to the outer surface of the auxiliary support column 15.
[0043] The fixing rope 19 is fixed to the auxiliary support column 15. It is used to fix the upper equipment or the tree trunk by extending the cable around. The double-ring binding rope 5 is fixed to the ancient tree by being clamped on the support seat 4 and the force seat 20 protruding limit block.
[0044] Reference Figure 1-3 The auxiliary support column 15 is movably connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the support ring 3 with a nut 17, and the outer surface of the lower end of the auxiliary support column 15 is movably connected to an extension rod 18.
[0045] Nut 17 corresponds to the threaded groove of auxiliary support column 15, and clamps support ring 3 through the cooperation of limit piece 16, thus fixing auxiliary support column 15.
[0046] Reference Figure 1-3 A guy rope 21 is movably connected to the outer surface of the support base 4, and a support net 22 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the guy rope 21 away from the support base 4.
[0047] The support net 22 holds the branches of the ancient tree that extend outwards within the range, and is wrapped around and secured to the support base 4 and the protruding block of the force-bearing base 20.
[0048] Reference Figure 1-3 The upper support seat 23 is welded to the upper surface of the reference column 1, and a metal grounding wire 24 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the reference column 1.
[0049] The function of the upper support 23 is to provide a height so that it can be supported at a high point after winding, and at the same time it acts as a lightning rod. The metal grounding wire 24 needs to be grounded when there is no conical seat 14 inserted into the ground to complete the necessary current guidance.
[0050] The implementation principle of an embodiment of an ancient tree protection device in this application is as follows:
[0051] In use, the device is held around the tree trunk by the reference support block 2 and the support ring 3. The chain 7, inserted into the limiting groove 9, surrounds the adjusting gear 8. The adjusting gear 8 can rotate by pulling it outward relative to the support ring 3, causing the chain 7 to clamp the tree trunk. After the corresponding fixation is completed, it is pressed into the support ring 3, and the adjusting gear 8 is fixed in the corresponding groove of the support ring 3. The auxiliary support column 15 is inserted into the support ring 3 and adjusted to its position, then fixed by tightening the nut 17. If bottom-to-top support is used, the support column 13 and extension rod 18 are screwed into their corresponding positions to support the entire tree trunk at the bottom. The fixing rope 19 is fixed to the auxiliary support. On the support column 15, the upper equipment is fixed by extending the cable around, or the tree trunk is fixed. The double-ring binding rope 5 is fixed to the ancient tree by being clamped on the limit block of the support base 4 and the force-bearing base 20. Similarly, the support net 22 holds the branches of the ancient tree that extend outwards at the range and is clamped on the support base 4 and the force-bearing base 20 by wrapping around. The function of the upper support base 23 is to provide a height so that it can be supported upwards at the high point after wrapping, and at the same time, it acts as a lightning rod. The metal grounding wire 24 needs to be grounded when there is no conical base 14 inserted into the ground to complete the necessary current guidance.
[0052] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A device for protecting ancient trees, comprising a reference column (1), characterized in that: A reference support block (2) is welded to the lower surface of the reference column (1). A support ring (3) is movably connected to the outer surface of the reference support block (2). A support seat (4) is welded to the upper surface of the reference column (1). A double-ring binding rope (5) is movably connected to the outer surface of the support seat (4). A force-bearing block (6) is welded to the outer surface of the reference support block (2). A chain (7) is provided on the outer surface of the force-bearing block (6). An adjusting gear (8) is provided on the outer surface of the support ring (3). The outer surface of the chain (7) is movably connected to the outer surface of the adjusting gear (8). A limit groove (9) is welded to the outer surface of the support ring (3) next to the adjusting gear (8).
2. The ancient tree protection device of claim 1, wherein: The reference support block (2) has a storage tray (10) movably connected to its outer surface, and an auxiliary slot (11) is welded to the outer surface of the reference support block (2) next to the storage tray (10).
3. The ancient tree protection device of claim 1, wherein: The reference support block (2) has an inner spiral tube (12) welded to the lower surface of the reference column (1), and a support column (13) is movably connected to the lower surface of the inner spiral tube (12). A conical seat (14) is welded to the lower surface of the support column (13).
4. The ancient tree protection device of claim 1, wherein: An auxiliary support column (15) is movably inserted into the inner surface of the support ring (3), and a limit plate (16) is welded to the outer surface of the upper end of the auxiliary support column (15).
5. The ancient tree protection device of claim 4, wherein: A fixing rope (19) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the upper end of the auxiliary support column (15), and a force-bearing seat (20) is welded to the outer surface of the auxiliary support column (15).
6. The ancient tree protection device of claim 5, wherein: The auxiliary support column (15) is movably connected to a nut (17) on the outer surface of the lower end of the support ring (3), and an extension rod (18) is movably connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the auxiliary support column (15).
7. The ancient tree protection device of claim 1, wherein: The outer surface of the support base (4) is movably connected to a guy rope (21), and the outer surface of the guy rope (21) away from the support base (4) is fixedly connected to a support net (22).
8. The ancient tree protection device of claim 1, wherein: The upper support base (23) is welded to the upper surface of the reference column (1), and a metal grounding wire (24) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the reference column (1).
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Ancient tree supporting and protecting device
CN219248742U