Portable apple picking manipulator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of apple picking, and discloses a portable apple picking manipulator which comprises a supporting rod, an upper plate is fixed above the supporting rod, U-shaped clamping arms are rotatably connected to the two sides of the upper portion of the upper plate, protective plates are fixed to the two side walls of the two U-shaped clamping arms, a sleeve is slidably arranged below the supporting rod in a sleeved mode, and the lower portion of the sleeve is provided with a clamping plate. A telescopic mechanism is connected between the sleeve and the supporting rod, side plates are fixed to the two sides of the upper portion of the sleeve, and one end of a rotating rod is rotationally connected to the upper portion of each side plate. According to the apple picking device, the supporting rod is held by hand to move the two U-shaped clamping arms on the upper portion to the position below an apple needing to be picked, then the sleeve is pulled downwards, the two rotating rods can be driven to move by pulling the sleeve downwards, and the two U-shaped clamping arms can be driven to move by moving the two rotating rods so that the two U-shaped clamping arms can be opened; the U-shaped clamping arms are arranged outside apples needing to be picked in a sleeving mode, then the two U-shaped clamping arms are reset, and then the apples at the high position can be picked by pulling the U-shaped clamping arms downwards.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of apple picking technology, and more specifically, to a portable apple picking robot. Background Technology

[0002] In the apple growing industry, apple harvesting is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process. Currently, traditional apple harvesting methods mainly rely on manual labor. When harvesting apples from higher branches, farmers usually need to climb ladders to pick the apples from the trees. This method has many drawbacks. First, it is inconvenient to carry the ladders manually, and second, frequent climbing poses safety risks, such as falls and other accidents. To address this, we have designed a portable apple-harvesting robotic arm. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a portable apple picking robot to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a portable apple-picking robot, comprising a support rod, an upper plate fixed above the support rod, U-shaped clamping arms rotatably connected to both sides of the upper plate, protective plates fixed to both side walls of the two U-shaped clamping arms, a sleeve slidably fitted below the support rod, and a telescopic mechanism connected between the sleeve and the support rod, side plates fixed to both sides of the upper sleeve, and a rotating rod rotatably connected to one end of each of the two side plates, the other end of the rotating rod rotatably connected to the side wall of the U-shaped clamping arm.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a cutting blade is fixed to the upper sidewall of each of the two U-shaped clamping arms.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the telescopic mechanism includes a sliding hole and a sliding plate. The sliding hole is opened on one side of the support rod, and the sliding plate is slidably disposed in the sliding hole. Both ends of the sliding plate pass through the two sides of the sliding hole and are fixed to the inner wall of the sleeve. A sliding rod is fixed to the side wall of the sliding hole. One end of the sliding rod passes through the sliding plate and is fixed to the other side wall of the sliding hole. A spring is sleeved on one side of the sliding rod. One end of the spring is fixed to the side wall of the sliding hole, and the other end of the spring is fixed above the sliding plate.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sleeve is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an anti-slip sleeve is provided on one side of the lower part of the support rod.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0010] 1. This utility model allows you to move the two U-shaped clamping arms above the apple to be picked by holding the support rod. Then, pull down the sleeve. Pulling down the sleeve will drive the two rotating rods to move. The movement of the two rotating rods will drive the two U-shaped clamping arms to move and open them. Then, put the U-shaped clamping arms on the apple to be picked, and then reset the two U-shaped clamping arms. Finally, pull down to pick the apple from the high place.

[0011] 2. This utility model can prevent picked apples from falling between the two U-shaped clamps by using protective plates on both sides of the U-shaped clamp arm reset.

[0012] 3. This utility model can automatically reset the sleeve when no force is applied through the telescopic mechanism, which facilitates the reset of the two U-shaped clamping arms and makes harvesting more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portable apple-picking robot according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a portable apple-picking robot according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of a portable apple-picking robot according to the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Support rod; 2. Top plate; 3. U-shaped clamping arm; 4. Protective plate; 5. Cutting blade; 6. Sliding hole; 7. Slide plate; 8. Slide rod; 9. Sleeve; 10. Spring; 11. Side plate; 12. Rotating rod; 13. Anti-slip sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model provides a portable apple-picking robot, including a support rod 1, an upper plate 2 fixed above the support rod 1, and U-shaped clamping arms 3 rotatably connected to both sides of the upper plate 2. Protective plates 4 are fixed to the side walls of both U-shaped clamping arms 3. A sleeve 9 is slidably fitted below the support rod 1, and the sleeve 9 has anti-slip textures on its outer surface. An anti-slip sleeve 13 is fitted on one side below the support rod 1 to prevent the operator from slipping when holding the support rod 1. A telescopic mechanism connects the sleeve 9 and the support rod 1. Side plates 11 are fixed to both sides above the sleeve 9. Each of the two U-shaped clamps 3 is rotatably connected to one end of a rotating rod 12. The other end of the rotating rod 12 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the U-shaped clamp arm 3. Pulling down the sleeve 9 can move the two rotating rods 12. The movement of the two rotating rods 12 can move the two U-shaped clamp arms 3, thereby opening them. The two U-shaped clamp arms 3 are then placed over the apples to be picked. After the two U-shaped clamp arms 3 are reset, pulling down allows the apples at a higher position to be picked. The protective plates 4 on both sides of the U-shaped clamp arms 3 prevent the picked apples from falling between the two U-shaped clamp arms 3.

[0020] The two U-shaped clamping arms 3 are each fixed with a cutting blade 5 on the upper side wall. The cutting blade 5 can easily cut the branches connecting the apple to the fruit tree, thus facilitating the harvesting of the apple.

[0021] The telescopic mechanism includes a sliding hole 6 and a sliding plate 7. The sliding hole 6 is opened on one side of the support rod 1. The sliding plate 7 is slidably installed in the sliding hole 6. Both ends of the sliding plate 7 pass through the two sides of the sliding hole 6 and are fixed to the inner wall of the sleeve 9. A sliding rod 8 is fixed to the side wall of the sliding hole 6. One end of the sliding rod 8 passes through the sliding plate 7 and is fixed to the other side wall of the sliding hole 6. A spring 10 is sleeved on one side of the sliding rod 8. One end of the spring 10 is fixed to the side wall of the sliding hole 6, and the other end of the spring 10 is fixed above the sliding plate 7. When the sleeve 9 is pulled down, the sliding plate 7 will slide on the sliding rod 8. The movement of the sliding plate 7 will cause the spring 10 to deform. When the sleeve 9 is released, the spring 10 will automatically reset the sleeve 9.

[0022] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: By holding the support rod 1, move the two U-shaped clamping arms 3 above to the area below the apple to be picked, and then pull down the sleeve 9. Pulling down the sleeve 9 will drive the two rotating rods 12 to move, and the two rotating rods 12 will move the two U-shaped clamping arms 3 to open them. Then, put the U-shaped clamping arms 3 on the apple to be picked, and then release the sleeve 9. The sleeve will automatically reset through the telescopic mechanism. The reset of the sleeve 9 will reset the two U-shaped clamping arms 3. Then, pull down to pick the apple at a high position.

[0023] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0024] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A portable apple-picking robot, comprising a support rod (1), characterized in that: A top plate (2) is fixed above the support rod (1). U-shaped clamping arms (3) are rotatably connected to both sides of the top plate (2). Protective plates (4) are fixed to both sides of the two U-shaped clamping arms (3). A sleeve (9) is slidably sleeved below the support rod (1). A telescopic mechanism is connected between the sleeve (9) and the support rod (1). Side plates (11) are fixed to both sides above the sleeve (9). One end of a rotating rod (12) is rotatably connected to the top of both side plates (11). The other end of the rotating rod (12) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the U-shaped clamping arm (3).

2. The portable apple-picking robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cutting blade (5) is fixed to the upper side wall of each of the two U-shaped clamping arms (3).

3. The portable apple-picking robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic mechanism includes a sliding hole (6) and a sliding plate (7). The sliding hole (6) is opened on one side of the support rod (1). The sliding plate (7) is slidably disposed in the sliding hole (6). Both ends of the sliding plate (7) pass through the two sides of the sliding hole (6) and are fixed to the inner wall of the sleeve (9). A sliding rod (8) is fixed to the side wall of the sliding hole (6). One end of the sliding rod (8) passes through the sliding plate (7) and is fixed to the other side wall of the sliding hole (6). A spring (10) is sleeved on one side of the sliding rod (8). One end of the spring (10) is fixed to the side wall of the sliding hole (6), and the other end of the spring (10) is fixed above the sliding plate (7).

4. The portable apple-picking robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sleeve (9) has anti-slip texture on the outside.

5. A portable apple-picking robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-slip sleeve (13) is fitted on one side below the support rod (1).

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