Portable morchella sporocarp picking tool
By incorporating a built-in blade and utilizing a synchronous transmission and hook design in the portable morel mushroom harvesting tool, the problems of accidental injury caused by exposed blades and operational complexity are solved, achieving a safe and efficient harvesting process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HANZHONG AGRI TECH EXTENSION & TRAINING CENT (HANZHONG SEED EXTENSION CENT HANZHONG AGRI SCI INST)
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing morel mushroom harvesting tools have problems such as exposed blades leading to a high risk of accidental injury, high operational complexity, and high labor intensity.
A portable tool for harvesting morel mushroom fruiting bodies was designed. The tool uses a harvesting frame with a built-in cutting blade. The movement of the blade is controlled by a synchronous transmission component and a pushing component. Combined with a hook component, the blade can be safely hidden and the operation can be simplified.
It reduces the risk of accidental injury, simplifies the operation process, reduces labor intensity, and improves harvesting efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of harvesting tools, specifically a portable tool for harvesting morel fruiting bodies. Background Technology
[0002] Morel fruiting bodies are the reproductive structures of fungi such as morel, small morel, and pointed morel in the family Morchicaceae. They are also the main edible and medicinal parts, containing rich protein and various amino acids. In order to accurately cut the base of the stipe and avoid pulling and damaging the surrounding mycelium during the harvesting process, morel fruits usually need to be harvested with harvesting tools.
[0003] Some existing harvesting tools are fixed blades, which remain exposed during harvesting. A few are telescopic blades, which use triggers such as push buttons to extend the blade through the blade for harvesting.
[0004] However, the harvesting tools mentioned above have some drawbacks. With fixed blades, harvesters need to frequently move their arms and hands to find the right angle and position to cut the base of the stipe. If harvesters are not careful, the blade may cut their hands, arms, or other parts. Telescopic blades use triggers such as push buttons to push the blade out of the blade for harvesting. Although this reduces the danger of exposed blades to some extent, it has the problem of a large pushing stroke, which increases the complexity and labor intensity of the operation and reduces harvesting efficiency.
[0005] To address the problems raised in the background art, those skilled in the art have proposed a portable tool for harvesting morel fruiting bodies. Utility Model Content
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a portable tool for harvesting morel fruiting bodies.
[0007] A portable morel fruiting body harvesting tool includes a harvesting frame, a synchronous transmission component, a pushing component, and a hook component. Two sets of sliding grooves are symmetrically opened on both sides of the inner wall of the harvesting frame. Sliding blocks are slidably connected in the sliding grooves. A moving plate is connected between the two sets of sliding blocks on the same side. A cutting blade is provided on one side of the two sets of moving plates opposite each other. Synchronous transmission components are provided at both ends between the two sets of moving plates. A pushing component is provided on one side of the moving plate. A hook component is provided on the outer side of the harvesting frame for limiting the pushing component.
[0008] Preferably, the synchronous transmission component includes a toothed plate, a rotating shaft, and gears. A rotating shaft is rotatably installed in the middle of both sides of the inner wall of the picking frame. A gear is connected to one end of each of the two sets of rotating shafts. The top and bottom of the gears are meshed with toothed plates. The four sets of toothed plates are respectively connected to the two ends of the sides of the two sets of moving plates.
[0009] Preferably, both sets of movable plates are provided with clearance holes for the corresponding toothed plates to pass through.
[0010] Preferably, one of the movable plates has multiple sets of tension springs connected to the side opposite to the toothed plate, and one end of each set of tension springs is connected to the inner wall of the picking frame.
[0011] Preferably, the pusher includes a push rod and a handle, with a push rod connected to a set of movable plates that passes through the picking frame, and a handle connected to one end of the push rod.
[0012] Preferably, the hook component includes a compression spring, a guide post, a movable block, and a hook plate. A groove is provided on one side of the outer wall of the picking frame, and a guide post is vertically arranged in the groove. A movable block is slidably connected to the guide post, and a compression spring sleeved on the outside of the guide post is abutted on the movable block. A hook plate is connected to the outside of the movable block.
[0013] Preferably, one end of the handle is connected to a retaining pin, which is correspondingly set with the hook plate. When the handle is attached to the picking frame, the hook plate is moved upward to engage with the retaining pin.
[0014] Preferably, two sets of finger rings are symmetrically arranged on one side of the bottom of the picking frame.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. This utility model sets the cutting blade on the moving plate and controls its movement through the pushing component and the synchronous transmission component. When not in use, the blade is located on the inner side of the picking frame, which reduces the time the blade is exposed and greatly reduces the risk of accidentally injuring the picker. The design of the picking frame also provides protection for the hands to a certain extent, avoiding direct contact between the hands and parts that may cause injury, thus providing a stronger guarantee for the personal safety of the picker.
[0017] 2. The synchronous transmission component of this utility model uses the meshing transmission of gears and toothed plates. Simply push the push rod to make the two sets of moving plates move synchronously, driving the two sets of cutting blades to approach and complete the cutting action. The operation is simple and labor-saving, reducing the complexity and labor intensity of the operation and shortening the operation stroke. In addition, the design of the hook component allows the handle to be fixed in the position of the picking frame by the engagement of the hook plate and the locking shaft after picking. At this time, the two sets of cutting blades are set relatively close to each other, avoiding the unnecessary safety hazards caused by accidentally pressing the handle when carrying. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is the main view of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a top cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3This is a structural diagram of the harvesting state of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the present invention in its carrying state;
[0022] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram of part A.
[0023] In the picture:
[0024] 1. Harvesting frame; 2. Slide rail; 3. Slider; 4. Moving plate; 5. Cutting blade; 6. Toothed plate; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. Gear; 9. Clearance hole; 10. Tension spring; 11. Push rod; 12. Handle; 13. Compression spring; 14. Guide post; 15. Moving block; 16. Hook plate; 17. Groove; 18. Snap pin; 19. Finger ring. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0026] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 As shown:
[0027] This utility model provides a portable morel fruiting body harvesting tool, including a harvesting frame 1, a synchronous transmission component, a pushing component, and a hook component. Two sets of sliding grooves 2 are symmetrically opened on both sides of the inner wall of the harvesting frame 1. Sliding blocks 3 are slidably connected in the sliding grooves 2. A moving plate 4 is connected between the two sets of sliding blocks 3 on the same side. A cutting blade 5 is provided on one side of the two sets of moving plates 4. Synchronous transmission components are provided at both ends between the two sets of moving plates 4. A pushing component is provided on one side of the moving plate 4. A hook component for limiting the pushing component is provided on the outer side of the harvesting frame 1.
[0028] refer to Figure 2 The synchronous transmission components include toothed plates 6, rotating shafts 7, and gears 8. Rotating shafts 7 are rotatably installed in the middle of both sides of the inner wall of the picking frame 1. Gears 8 are connected to the opposite ends of the two sets of rotating shafts 7. Toothed plates 6 are meshed with the top and bottom of the gears 8. The four sets of toothed plates 6 are respectively connected to the two ends of the sides of the two sets of moving plates 4.
[0029] When the moving plate 4 on one side is moved by the pusher, the toothed plate 6 on the moving plate 4 will drive the gear 8 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 8 will drive the toothed plate 6 on the other moving plate 4 to move, thereby realizing the synchronous relative movement of the two sets of moving plates 4, so that the two sets of cutting blades 5 cut the base of the stipe from both sides.
[0030] refer to Figure 2Both sets of movable plates 4 are provided with clearance holes 9 for the corresponding toothed plates 6 to pass through.
[0031] The design of the clearance hole 9 avoids positional interference between the toothed plate 6 on the other set of moving plates 4 and this set of moving plates 4 when the toothed plate 6 moves.
[0032] refer to Figure 2 One of the movable plates 4 has multiple sets of tension springs 10 connected to the side opposite to the toothed plate 6, and one end of each set of tension springs 10 is connected to the inner wall of the picking frame 1.
[0033] During the harvesting process, when the push rod 11 is pushed to move the moving plate 4, the tension spring 10 will be stretched. After harvesting is completed, the elasticity of the tension spring 10 will cause the moving plate 4 to automatically reset, driving the cutting blade 5 back to its initial position. After harvesting, the harvester does not need to manually reset the cutting blade 5, saving time and effort. In addition, the tension spring 10 can also provide a certain buffering effect during the movement of the moving plate 4, reducing the impact force caused by sudden force and extending the service life of the harvesting tool.
[0034] refer to Figure 1 The pushing component includes a push rod 11 and a handle 12. A push rod 11 that passes through the picking frame 1 is connected to a set of movable plates 4. One end of the push rod 11 is connected to the handle 12.
[0035] In this process, the harvester pushes the push rod 11 by holding the handle 12, which in turn moves the moving plate 4 and the cutting blade 5.
[0036] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The hook component includes a compression spring 13, a guide post 14, a movable block 15, and a hook plate 16. A groove 17 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the picking frame 1. A guide post 14 is vertically arranged in the groove 17. A movable block 15 is slidably connected to the guide post 14. A compression spring 13 is sleeved on the outside of the guide post 14 and the hook plate 16 is connected to the outside of the movable block 15.
[0037] refer to Figure 1 One end of the handle 12 is connected to a retaining pin 18, which is correspondingly set with the hook plate 16. When the handle 12 is in contact with the picking frame 1, the hook plate 16 moves upward to engage with the retaining pin 18.
[0038] The compression spring 13 keeps the hook plate 16 in a certain position when there is no external force. After harvesting, the harvester will press the handle 12 against the harvesting frame 1 so that the two sets of cutting blades 5 are relatively close. Then, the harvester will manually move the hook plate 16 upward. During the upward movement of the hook plate 16, the moving block 15 will squeeze the compression spring 13. Then, the handle 12 will be released and moved outward under the action of the tension spring 10. During the movement, the locking shaft 18 at the end of the handle 12 will engage with the hook plate 16. At this time, the upward force applied to the hook plate 16 will be released. The hook plate 16 will generate a downward moving force under the action of the compression spring 13. Under the action of the moving force, it will lock with the locking shaft 18, thus completing the limiting of the pushing part.
[0039] refer to Figure 5 Two sets of finger rings 19 are symmetrically arranged on one side of the bottom of the picking frame 1.
[0040] Among them, two sets of finger rings 19 provide support points for other fingers when picking, making it easier for the thumb to apply pushing force to the handle 12.
[0041] Working principle: The harvester inserts their fingers through the two sets of finger rings 19 symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the harvesting frame 1, using the finger rings 19 as support points, and hooks their thumb onto the handle 12. At this time, the push rod 11 connected to the handle 12 is in its initial position, and the two sets of moving plates 4 are in a relatively far apart state under the elastic force of the tension spring 10. The two sets of cutting blades 5 are also in a relatively far apart initial position. When harvesting, the harvesting frame 1 is placed on the outside of the morel mushroom to be harvested. The harvester applies a pushing force to the handle 12 with their thumb, pushing the push rod 11 to move one side of the moving plate 4. The slider 3 on the moving plate 4 slides in the groove 2 on the inner wall of the harvesting frame 1, which at the same time drives the toothed plate 6 on it to move. The toothed plate 6 drives the gear 8 to rotate around the rotating shaft 7. The rotation of the gear 8 drives the toothed plate 6 on the other side of the moving plate 4 to move, thus making the other side of the moving plate 4 move synchronously. The two sets of moving plates 4 achieve synchronous relative movement, driving the two sets of cutting blades 5 to gradually approach from both sides, and finally cut the stipe of the morel mushroom fruiting body. After the base is cut and one harvest is completed, the harvester releases their thumb. Under the elastic force of the tension spring 10, the moving plate 4 automatically resets, driving the cutting blade 5 back to its initial position without manual reset. The tension spring 10 also provides cushioning during the movement of the moving plate 4, reducing impact. When it is necessary to carry the harvesting tool, the harvester places the handle 12 against the harvesting frame 1, bringing the two sets of cutting blades 5 closer together. Then, the harvester manually moves the hook plate 16 upward. The hook plate 16 slides on the guide post 14 via the moving block 15 and squeezes the compression spring 13. Then, the harvester releases the handle 12, which moves outward under the action of the tension spring 10. During the movement, the locking pin 18 at the end of the handle 12 engages with the hook plate 16. At this time, the upward force on the hook plate 16 is released, and the hook plate 16 generates a downward moving force under the action of the compression spring 13 and locks with the locking pin 18, thus limiting the pusher and preventing accidental pushing of the handle 12 during carrying, which could cause unnecessary damage to the cutting blade 5.
[0042] The embodiments of this utility model are given for the purpose of illustration and description. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the utility model. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this utility model, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A portable tool for harvesting morel fruiting bodies, characterized in that, The picking frame (1) includes a synchronous transmission component, a pusher component, and a hook component. Two sets of sliding grooves (2) are symmetrically opened on both sides of the inner wall of the picking frame (1). A slider (3) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (2). A moving plate (4) is connected between the two sets of sliders (3) on the same side. A cutting blade (5) is provided on the opposite side of the two sets of moving plates (4). A synchronous transmission component is provided at both ends between the two sets of moving plates (4). A pusher component is provided on one side of the moving plate (4). A hook component for limiting the pusher component is provided on the outer side of the picking frame (1).
2. The portable morel fruiting body harvesting tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The synchronous transmission components include toothed plates (6), rotating shafts (7), and gears (8). Rotating shafts (7) are rotatably installed in the middle of both sides of the inner wall of the picking frame (1). Gears (8) are connected to the opposite ends of the two sets of rotating shafts (7). The top and bottom of the gears (8) are meshed with toothed plates (6). The four sets of toothed plates (6) are respectively connected to the two ends of the sides of the two sets of moving plates (4).
3. The portable morel fruiting body harvesting tool as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Both sets of movable plates (4) are provided with clearance holes (9) for the corresponding toothed plates (6) to pass through.
4. The portable morel fruiting body harvesting tool as described in claim 2, characterized in that: One of the movable plates (4) has multiple sets of tension springs (10) connected to the side opposite to the toothed plate (6), and one end of the multiple sets of tension springs (10) is connected to the inner wall of the picking frame (1).
5. The portable morel fruiting body harvesting tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pusher includes a push rod (11) and a handle (12). A push rod (11) that passes through the picking frame (1) is connected to a set of moving plates (4). One end of the push rod (11) is connected to the handle (12).
6. The portable morel fruiting body harvesting tool as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The hook assembly includes a compression spring (13), a guide post (14), a moving block (15), and a hook plate (16). A groove (17) is provided on one side of the outer wall of the picking frame (1). A guide post (14) is vertically arranged in the groove (17). A moving block (15) is slidably connected to the guide post (14). A compression spring (13) sleeved on the outside of the guide post (14) is abutted on the moving block (15). A hook plate (16) is connected to the outside of the moving block (15).
7. The portable morel fruiting body harvesting tool as described in claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the handle (12) is connected to a retaining pin (18). The retaining pin (18) is correspondingly set with the hook plate (16). When the handle (12) is attached to the picking frame (1), the hook plate (16) is moved up to engage with the retaining pin (18).
8. The portable morel fruiting body harvesting tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of finger rings (19) are symmetrically arranged on one side of the bottom of the picking frame (1).