Tree body forming device for citrus planting
By designing an adjustment and storage mechanism for citrus tree shaping, the problems of unstable branch support and messy elastic ropes have been solved, achieving stable support and neat storage, thereby improving the healthy growth of citrus trees and fruit yield.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUNNAN ZHIHE AGRI DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing tree shaping devices for citrus cultivation lack effective support structures, leading to bent and broken branches that affect tree health and fruit yield. Furthermore, the elastic ropes are stored haphazardly and are inconvenient to use.
A tree-forming device was designed, which includes an adjustment mechanism and a storage mechanism. The combination of an adjustment plate, gears, support columns and elastic ropes enables the support and height adjustment of branches, and the design of a rotating drum and spring enables the automatic storage of the elastic ropes.
It improves the stability and shaping efficiency of branch support, ensures healthy tree growth, increases fruit yield, and the elastic ropes are neatly and orderly stored, reducing the difficulty and cost of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit tree planting technology, and in particular to a tree shaping device for citrus planting. Background Technology
[0002] Citrus, a small tree belonging to the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae, is also affectionately known as mandarin orange, orange, flat orange, or dried tangerine peel. Its cultivation range is spread all over the world, and China is one of the important origins of this precious fruit tree. Especially in the areas south of the Qinling Mountains and the Funiu Mountains, the yield of citrus is particularly abundant. In the process of careful planting and maintenance of citrus, timely adjustment of the growth direction of branches is a crucial link to ensure the healthy growth of trees and the high-quality yield of fruits.
[0003] Existing patent (publication number: CN211745537U) discloses "This utility model discloses a tree shaping device for citrus planting, including a base and pull ropes. The base includes a bottom plate, a crossbar, and a support frame. The bottom plate is a plate-like structure with anchor holes. The crossbar is fixedly connected to the bottom plate through the support frame. The crossbar also has multiple through holes, which are spaced apart along the length of the crossbar. There are multiple pull ropes, one end of which passes through a through hole and is fixedly connected to the crossbar. Each pull rope is an elastic rope. This shaping device has a simple structure, is easy to use, and can protect the branches during the restraint process."
[0004] In the process of realizing this application, the inventors discovered the following problems with the prior art: the tree shaping device for citrus planting lacks an effective support structure, which makes the branches prone to bending and breaking due to lack of necessary support during growth. This not only affects the normal growth of citrus trees but also reduces the yield and quality of the fruit. Moreover, the lack of an effective storage mechanism makes the elastic ropes appear messy when stored, causing many inconveniences for subsequent use.
[0005] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a tree shaping device for citrus cultivation to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a tree shaping device for citrus planting. Through the adjustment mechanism and the storage mechanism, the device can constrain the shaping of citrus trees, thereby improving the shaping efficiency.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0008] A tree shaping device for citrus planting includes a base, an adjustment mechanism inside the base, an adjustment plate, a first gear rotatably mounted on the lower end of the adjustment plate, a first compression spring fixedly mounted on the upper end of the adjustment plate, a slider fixedly mounted on the upper end of the first compression spring, a support column rotatably mounted on the upper end of the slider, a screw threadedly connected inside the support column, and a support block fixedly mounted on the upper end of the screw.
[0009] A crossbar is fixedly installed at the rear end of the base. Multiple storage mechanisms are provided on the outside of the crossbar. Each storage mechanism includes a mounting block. A rotating cylinder is rotatably installed inside the mounting block. A second gear is fixedly installed on one side of the rotating cylinder, and a spring is fixedly installed on the other side of the rotating cylinder.
[0010] Furthermore, the slider is externally slidably disposed on the upper part of the adjustment plate, and the adjustment plate is externally slidably disposed on the upper part of the base.
[0011] Furthermore, a rack is fixedly installed at the lower end of the base, and the first gear is externally meshed with the upper end of the rack.
[0012] Furthermore, a second compression spring is fixedly installed inside the adjusting plate, and a locking block is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second compression spring. The lower end of the locking block is engaged with the upper end of the first gear, and the locking block is externally slidably installed inside the adjusting plate.
[0013] Furthermore, a pull rope is fixedly provided at the upper end of the card block, and a pull ring is fixedly provided at one end of the pull rope.
[0014] Furthermore, an adjusting block is slidably disposed on one side of the mounting block, and a limiting block is fixedly disposed on one side of the adjusting block, with the lower outer end of the limiting block being snapped onto the upper end of the second gear.
[0015] Furthermore, a connecting block is slidably disposed on one side of the inside of the base, a spring is fixedly disposed at the lower end of the connecting block, the lower end of the spring is fixedly disposed on one side of the inside of the base, a movable plate is fixedly disposed on one side of the connecting block, and the movable plate is slidably disposed on one side of the base and the crossbar near the adjustment mechanism.
[0016] Furthermore, an elastic rope is wound around the outside of the rotating drum, a clamp is fixedly installed at the upper end of the elastic rope, and two support legs are fixedly installed at the lower end of the base.
[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. The present invention discloses a tree shaping device for citrus planting. During use, pulling the pull ring causes the pull rope to move the locking block upward and disengage it from the first gear. Then, pushing the adjustment plate allows it to slide inside the base. When the adjustment plate slides to the appropriate position, releasing the pull ring causes the second compression spring to rebound, pushing the locking block downward. The locking block then re-engages with the upper end of the first gear, thereby restricting the rotation of the first gear and fixing the adjustment plate. After that, the height of the support block can be adjusted to support the citrus branches, which is beneficial for shaping the citrus tree.
[0019] 2. The present invention proposes a tree shaping device for citrus planting. When fixing citrus branches, the adjusting block is pulled to disengage the limiting block from the second gear. Subsequently, the clamp pulls the elastic rope, causing the rotating drum to rotate inside the mounting block, which in turn contracts the spring. After the clamp is fixed on a suitable citrus branch, the adjusting block is reset, allowing the limiting block to re-engage with the second gear, thus achieving fixation. When storing the elastic rope, the clamp is first disconnected from the citrus branch. The adjusting block moves the limiting block, the spring rebounds, and the rotating drum rotates automatically. The elastic rope outside the rotating drum automatically winds around the drum, achieving automatic winding. The storage of the elastic rope can be achieved without much manual intervention, saving time and manpower, and also making the device neater and more organized for future use. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the entire utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a rear-view axonometric schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the orthographic section of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial orthographic isometric view of the present invention near the adjustment mechanism;
[0024] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged diagram of point A in the diagram;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a rear-view axonometric schematic diagram of the storage mechanism of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 7 This is a rear axonometric view of the present invention, close to the second gear;
[0027] Figure 8 This is a rear-view axonometric schematic diagram of the present invention near the spring.
[0028] Legend:
[0029] 1. Base; 2. Support leg; 3. Adjustment mechanism; 4. Moving plate; 5. Crossbar; 6. Storage mechanism; 7. Elastic rope; 8. Support column; 9. Clamp; 10. Screw; 11. Support block; 12. Connecting block; 13. Spring; 301. Adjustment plate; 302. Pull ring; 303. Slider; 304. First compression spring; 305. First gear; 306. Rack; 307. Pull rope; 308. Second compression spring; 309. Locking block; 601. Rotary drum; 602. Adjustment block; 603. Mounting block; 604. Limiting block; 605. Spring; 606. Second gear. Detailed Implementation
[0030] 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.
[0031] Reference Figures 1-5 One embodiment provided by this utility model:
[0032] A tree shaping device for citrus planting includes a base 1, an adjustment mechanism 3 inside the base 1, an adjustment plate 301, a first gear 305 rotatably mounted at the lower end of the adjustment plate 301, a first compression spring 304 fixedly mounted at the upper end of the adjustment plate 301, a slider 303 fixedly mounted at the upper end of the first compression spring 304, a support column 8 rotatably mounted at the upper end of the slider 303, a screw 10 threadedly connected inside the support column 8, a support block 11 fixedly mounted at the upper end of the screw 10, and the slider 303 slidably mounted outside the adjustment plate 301. At the upper end, the adjusting plate 301 is externally slidably disposed inside the upper end of the base 1. A rack 306 is fixedly disposed inside the lower end of the base 1. A first gear 305 is externally meshed with the upper end of the rack 306. A second compression spring 308 is fixedly disposed inside the adjusting plate 301. A locking block 309 is fixedly disposed at the lower end of the second compression spring 308. The lower end of the locking block 309 is locked onto the upper end of the first gear 305. The locking block 309 is externally slidably disposed inside the adjusting plate 301. A pull rope 307 is fixedly disposed at the upper end of the locking block 309. A pull ring 302 is fixedly disposed at one end of the pull rope 307.
[0033] Specifically, when using this citrus tree shaping device, firstly, by pulling the pull ring 302, the movement of the pull ring 302 will cause the pull rope 307 to move accordingly, thereby causing the locking block 309 to slide upward inside the adjusting plate 301. As the locking block 309 rises, it gradually disengages from the first gear 305. After the locking block 309 disengages, by pushing the adjusting plate 301, it slides inside the base 1 until the adjusting plate 301 reaches the desired position. Once the adjusting plate 301 is adjusted to the appropriate position, simply release the pull ring 302. At this time, the second compression spring 308 will quickly rebound, pushing the locking block 309 downward along the inside of the adjusting plate 301. The adjustment plate 301 is adjusted until the locking block 309 re-engages with the upper end of the first gear 305, thereby limiting the rotation of the first gear 305 and ensuring the stability of the adjustment plate 301 after adjustment. This avoids the device shaking or shifting due to external forces. Next, the support column 8 can be rotated, which will drive the screw 10 to move up and down, thereby achieving precise adjustment of the height of the support block 11 until the support block 11 reaches the required height, providing sufficient support to help the citrus tree form an ideal shape and adapt to citrus trees at different growth stages and tree shapes. At the same time, the entire adjustment process is simple to operate, requiring no complicated tools or skills, reducing the difficulty and cost of orchard management.
[0034] Reference Figures 1-8 A crossbar 5 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the base 1. Multiple storage mechanisms 6 are installed outside the crossbar 5. The multiple storage mechanisms 6 include a mounting block 603. A rotating cylinder 601 is rotatably installed inside the mounting block 603. A second gear 606 is fixedly installed on one side of the rotating cylinder 601. A spring 605 is fixedly installed on the other side of the rotating cylinder 601. An adjusting block 602 is slidably installed on one side of the mounting block 603. A limit block 604 is fixedly installed on one side of the adjusting block 602. The lower end of the limit block 604 is snapped onto the upper end of the second gear 606. An elastic rope 7 is wound around the outside of the rotating cylinder 601. A clamp 9 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the elastic rope 7. Two support legs 2 are fixedly installed at the lower end of the base 1.
[0035] Specifically, when securing the citrus branch, first pull the adjusting block 602 to release the locking state of the limiting block 604 against the second gear 606. Then, easily pull the elastic rope 7 through the clamp 9 to drive the rotating drum 601 to rotate smoothly inside the mounting block 603, thereby causing the spring 605 on one side of the rotating drum 601 to gradually contract and store energy. After the clamp 9 is securely fixed on the suitable citrus branch, reset the adjusting block 602. The clamp 9 can easily adapt to citrus branches of different thicknesses, ensuring a secure fixation while also increasing its versatility and flexibility. At this time, the limiting block 604 will re-engage with the second gear 606, thereby achieving a secure lock on the entire fixing device. If it is necessary to store the elastic rope 7, first release the clamp 9 from the citrus branch. Connect and pull the adjusting block 602 again to move the limiting block 604, releasing the limit on the second gear 606. At this moment, the spring 605 will quickly release the stored energy, driving the rotating drum 601 to rotate automatically in the opposite direction. The elastic rope 7 on its outside will then automatically and neatly wrap around the surface of the rotating drum 601, realizing a convenient and efficient automatic winding function. This saves space and avoids the messiness of the elastic rope 7, improving the overall aesthetics and practicality. The entire fixing and storage process only requires simple pulling and resetting actions, without complicated tools or extra steps, improving operational efficiency and convenience. The clamp 9 at the upper end of the elastic rope 7 can be used to fix the branches of the citrus tree, facilitating the shaping operation of the tree. The support leg 2 facilitates the installation and fixing of the entire device.
[0036] Reference Figures 1-3 A connecting block 12 is slidably arranged on one side of the inside of the base 1. A spring 13 is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the connecting block 12. The lower end of the spring 13 is fixedly arranged on one side of the inside of the base 1. A movable plate 4 is fixedly arranged on one side of the connecting block 12. The movable plate 4 is slidably arranged on one side of the base 1 and the crossbar 5 on the side close to the adjustment mechanism 3.
[0037] Specifically, by smoothly pushing the moving plate 4, the connecting block 12 is guided to slide smoothly on one side inside the base 1, causing the spring 13 to gradually contract, so that the adjustment mechanism 3 and the storage mechanism 6 can be flexibly installed and configured according to actual needs, and can better adapt to different application scenarios and specific needs.
[0038] Working principle: In use, by pulling the pull ring 302, the pull rope 307 drives the locking block 309 to move upward, causing the locking block 309 to disengage from the first gear 305. Since the first gear 305 meshes with the rack 306 and can rotate at the lower end of the adjusting plate 301, after the locking block 309 disengages, the adjusting plate 301 can be pushed to slide inside the base 1. When the adjusting plate 301 is adjusted to the appropriate position, the pull ring 302 is released, and the second compression spring 308 rebounds to push the locking block 309 downward. The locking block 309 re-engages with the upper end of the first gear 305, restricting the rotation of the first gear 305, thereby fixing the position of the adjusting plate 301. Subsequently, by rotating the support column 8, the screw 10 connected to it is driven, so that the height of the support block 11 is adjusted to the required height.
[0039] Secondly, when fixing the citrus branch, first pull the adjusting block 602 to release the limiting block 604 from the second gear 606. Then, pull the elastic rope 7 through the clamp 9 to cause the drum 601 to rotate inside the mounting block 603, causing the spring 605 on one side to contract. When the clamp 9 is fixed on a suitable citrus branch, then reset the adjusting block 602 so that the limiting block 604 re-engages with the second gear 606, thus fixing it. When it is necessary to store the elastic rope 7, first disconnect the clamp 9 from the citrus branch, then pull the adjusting block 602 to move the limiting block 604, releasing it from the limiting of the second gear 606. At this time, the spring 605 rebounds, causing the drum 601 to rotate automatically, causing the elastic rope 7 on its outside to automatically wind around it, thus achieving automatic winding.
[0040] 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 tree shaping device for citrus planting, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with an adjustment mechanism (3), which includes an adjustment plate (301). The lower end of the adjustment plate (301) is rotatably provided with a first gear (305). The upper end of the adjustment plate (301) is fixedly provided with a first compression spring (304). The upper end of the first compression spring (304) is fixedly provided with a slider (303). The upper end of the slider (303) is rotatably provided with a support column (8). The support column (8) is threadedly connected with a screw (10). The upper end of the screw (10) is fixedly provided with a support block (11). A crossbar (5) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the base (1). Multiple storage mechanisms (6) are provided on the outside of the crossbar (5). Each storage mechanism (6) includes a mounting block (603). A rotating cylinder (601) is rotatably installed inside the mounting block (603). A second gear (606) is fixedly installed on one side of the rotating cylinder (601), and a spring (605) is fixedly installed on the other side of the rotating cylinder (601).
2. The tree shaping device for citrus planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slider (303) is externally slidably disposed on the upper part of the inside of the adjusting plate (301), and the adjusting plate (301) is externally slidably disposed on the upper part of the inside of the base (1).
3. The tree shaping device for citrus planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rack (306) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the base (1), and the first gear (305) is externally meshed with the upper end of the rack (306).
4. The tree shaping device for citrus planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second compression spring (308) is fixedly installed inside the adjusting plate (301). A locking block (309) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second compression spring (308). The lower end of the locking block (309) is engaged with the upper end of the first gear (305). The locking block (309) is slidably installed inside the adjusting plate (301).
5. The tree shaping device for citrus planting according to claim 4, characterized in that: A pull rope (307) is fixedly provided at the upper end of the card block (309), and a pull ring (302) is fixedly provided at one end of the pull rope (307).
6. The tree shaping device for citrus planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjusting block (602) is slidably disposed on one side of the mounting block (603), and a limiting block (604) is fixedly disposed on one side of the adjusting block (602). The lower outer end of the limiting block (604) is engaged with the upper end of the second gear (606).
7. The tree shaping device for citrus planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting block (12) is slidably disposed on one side inside the base (1). A spring (13) is fixedly disposed at the lower end of the connecting block (12). The lower end of the spring (13) is fixedly disposed on one side inside the base (1). A movable plate (4) is fixedly disposed on one side of the connecting block (12). The movable plate (4) is slidably disposed on one side of the base (1) and the crossbar (5) near the adjusting mechanism (3).
8. The tree shaping device for citrus planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating drum (601) is wrapped with an elastic rope (7), and a clamp (9) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the elastic rope (7). Two support legs (2) are fixedly installed at the lower end of the base (1).
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Tree body forming device for citrus planting
CN211745537U