Leaf vegetable harvester suitable for operation in mountainous and hilly lands
By designing a leafy vegetable harvester suitable for operation in mountainous and hilly areas, adopting a tracked walking and height adjustment mechanism, and equipped with a remote control system, the problem of large harvesting machines being unsuitable for hilly and mountainous areas has been solved, achieving efficient, low-damage, and environmentally friendly harvesting results.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LANZHOU JIAOTONG UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing large-scale crop harvesting machines are expensive, complex to operate, prone to safety accidents, unsuitable for hilly and mountainous areas, and pollute the environment with diesel fuel.
A leafy vegetable harvester suitable for operation in mountainous and hilly areas was designed. It adopts a tracked walking mechanism, a picking device and a height adjustment mechanism, and is equipped with a remote control system to achieve on-the-spot turning and high obstacle crossing ability. It uses electric drive to reduce pollution.
It improved operational efficiency, reduced breakage rates and production costs, enhanced the adaptability and environmental friendliness of the equipment, and reduced safety hazards.
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Abstract
Description
A leafy vegetable harvester suitable for operation in mountainous and hilly areas Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, specifically to a leafy vegetable harvester suitable for operation in mountainous and hilly areas. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, most crop harvesting equipment on the market is large-scale, consisting of a tractor driven by a single operator, with the harvesting equipment connected to the tractor's rear-end traction mechanism. The existing technology suffers from the following problems:
[0003] (1) Existing crop harvesting robots: Most of the products on the market are large-scale crop harvesting machines, which are expensive. For small farms, the cost of purchasing and maintaining these machines may exceed the cost of crop investment.
[0004] (2) Modern large-scale harvesting equipment is usually equipped with complex automated systems and multiple functions. Although the complex system improves applicability, it also increases the skill requirements of the operator and reduces the reliability of the equipment for a single crop. Improper operation by the operator may lead to equipment failure and poor harvesting results.
[0005] (3) Large harvesting equipment usually uses diesel fuel. As a flammable and explosive liquid, diesel fuel has a relatively low flash point and is easy to mix with air to form flammable gas. In dry and high-temperature working environments, it needs to operate under high load for a long time, which can easily lead to unsafe accidents. In addition, diesel engines produce incomplete combustion gases and particulate matter during combustion, which have a huge impact on human health and the environment.
[0006] (4) Most of the mainstream leafy vegetable harvesting equipment at home and abroad is designed for facility agriculture in plains areas. Its turning radius is wide and it is difficult to meet the needs of hilly and mountainous areas for miniaturization, strong obstacle crossing ability and turning on the spot.
[0007] Therefore, the industry urgently needs a leafy vegetable harvester that can be used in mountainous and hilly areas. Summary of the Invention
[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a leafy vegetable harvester suitable for operation in mountainous and hilly areas, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a leafy vegetable harvester suitable for operation in mountainous and hilly areas, including a transmission mechanism, a reeling device, a tracked walking mechanism, and a height adjustment mechanism; the transmission mechanism includes a transmission frame, a frame support, and a transmission roller assembly, the frame support being disposed at the bottom of the transmission frame, and the transmission roller assembly including multiple transmission rollers disposed on the transmission frame, each transmission roller having a transmission gear at one end, all transmission gears being connected by a chain ring drive, and the chain being driven to rotate by a first drive device, thereby driving the transmission rollers to rotate. The conveying mechanism is equipped with two tracked walking mechanisms, each located on one side of the frame support. Each tracked walking mechanism includes a track, a spur gear, and an idler pulley assembly. The spur gear and the idler pulley assembly are housed within the track. The spur gear is driven to rotate by a second drive device, thereby moving the track and the idler pulley assembly, thus enabling the leafy vegetable harvester to move forward and backward and turn around in place. The height adjustment mechanism is located at the bottom rear of the conveying mechanism and is used to adjust the conveying angle of the conveying mechanism.
[0010] Furthermore, a cutting blade is provided at the bottom front end of the transmission frame; the conveying angle of the transmission mechanism is 15°~28°.
[0011] Furthermore, the frame support includes a pair of symmetrically arranged frame plates and a frame connector disposed between the pair of frame plates, the frame connector being rotatably connected to a transverse connecting rod at the bottom of the transmission frame.
[0012] Furthermore, the rice-picking device includes a rice-picking roller shaft, a plurality of rice-picking fan blades arranged circumferentially on the rice-picking roller shaft, and two rice-picking support arms located at the front of both sides of the conveyor frame, with one end of the rice-picking support arm fixedly connected to the conveyor frame and the other end of the rice-picking support arm rotatably connected to the rice-picking roller shaft.
[0013] Furthermore, the inertial pulley assembly includes three inertial pulleys spaced horizontally within the track, the three inertial pulleys being connected by an inertial connecting rod, and the spur gear being positioned above the two rear inertial pulleys and being connected to the track drive.
[0014] Furthermore, the height adjustment mechanism includes a hinged height adjustment linkage assembly and a height adjustment bolt, the height adjustment bolt passing through the height adjustment linkage assembly, and one end of the height adjustment bolt having a handle for operation.
[0015] Furthermore, a leafy vegetable collection basket for receiving the conveyed leafy vegetables is also provided at the bottom rear of the conveyor frame; the frame support is connected to a collection basket bracket, and the leafy vegetable collection basket is set on the collection basket bracket.
[0016] Furthermore, a handrail is also provided at the rear end of the collection basket support.
[0017] Furthermore, the leafy vegetable harvester also includes a remote control system, which comprises a smart remote controller and a remote control receiver for receiving remote control signals. The remote control receiver is connected to both the first drive unit and the second drive unit. Equipped with a remote control device, it enables remote control, improving operational convenience and safety.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] This utility model discloses a leafy vegetable harvester suitable for operation in hilly and mountainous areas. It includes a transmission mechanism, a reeling device, a tracked walking mechanism, and a height adjustment mechanism. By controlling the differential rotation of two spur gears, the harvester can achieve on-the-spot turning and high obstacle-crossing capability, making it suitable for harvesting small plots in hilly and mountainous areas. The remote control system is equipped with a remote control device for remote operation. This harvester has advantages such as high efficiency, low breakage rate, high adaptability, environmental friendliness, and high economy. High efficiency: It can harvest 1 acre of leafy vegetables per hour, significantly improving operational efficiency; Low breakage rate: Vegetable breakage rate ≤5%, main root cutting rate ≥95%, ensuring harvest quality; High adaptability: It can adapt to ridges and furrows of 0-25cm, suitable for hilly terraces and small plots; Environmental friendliness: Electric drive, no exhaust emissions, low noise, reducing environmental pollution; High economy: Compared with manual harvesting, it can reduce costs by ≥1100 yuan per acre, significantly reducing production costs.
[0020] In addition to the objectives, features, and advantages described above, this utility model has other objectives, features, and advantages. The present utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0021] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:
[0022] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the leafy vegetable harvester of this utility model from one angle;
[0023] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the leafy vegetable harvester of this utility model from another angle;
[0024] Figure 3 is a side view of the leafy vegetable harvester of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the leafy vegetable harvester of this utility model;
[0026] Among them, 1-transmission mechanism; 1.1-transmission frame; 1.1a-cutting blade; 1.1b-lateral connecting rod; 1.2-frame support; 1.2a-frame plate; 1.2b-frame connector; 1.3-transmission roller; 1.4-transmission gear; 2-grass-pulling device; 2.1-grass-pulling fan blade; 2.2-grass-pulling support arm; 3-tracked walking mechanism; 3.1-track; 3.2-spur gear; 3.3-inertial pulley assembly; 4-height adjustment mechanism; 4.1-height adjustment linkage assembly; 4.2-height adjustment bolt; 5-leaf vegetable collection basket; 6-collection basket bracket; 7-handrail. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4. This embodiment provides a leafy vegetable harvester suitable for operation in mountainous and hilly areas, including a transmission mechanism 1, a reeling device 2, a tracked walking mechanism 3, and a height adjustment mechanism 4; the specific structure is as follows:
[0029] The transmission mechanism 1 includes a transmission frame 1.1, a frame support 1.2, and a transmission roller assembly. The frame support 1.2 is located at the bottom of the transmission frame 1.1. The transmission roller assembly includes multiple transmission rollers 1.3 mounted on the transmission frame 1.1. Each transmission roller 1.3 has a transmission gear 1.4 at one end, and all transmission gears 1.4 are located on the same side of the transmission frame 1.1. All transmission gears 1.4 are connected by a chain (not shown in the figure) for ring chain transmission. A first drive device drives the chain to rotate via an output gear, thereby rotating the transmission rollers 1.3. In this structure, a row of transmission gears 1.4 is arranged on one side of the transmission frame and welded to both sides of the transmission rollers. The first drive device controls the output gear, which drives this row of gears to rotate via chain transmission, thus rotating the transmission rollers. A cutting blade 1.1a is located at the bottom front end of the transmission frame 1.1. This cutting blade is detachable from the transmission frame for easy replacement; alternatively, it can be integrally formed with the transmission frame. The roller-type conveyor can sieve fine sand, clods of soil, weeds, etc.
[0030] The reeling device 2 is located at the front end of the transmission mechanism 1. The reeling device 2 includes a reeling roller shaft, a plurality of reeling fan blades 2.1 arranged in the circumferential direction of the reeling roller shaft, and two reeling support arms 2.2 located at the front of both sides of the transmission frame 1.1. One end of the reeling support arm 2.2 is fixedly connected to the transmission frame 1.1, and the other end of the reeling support arm 2.2 is rotatably connected to the reeling roller shaft.
[0031] There are two tracked walking mechanisms 3, respectively located on both sides of the frame support 1.2. Each tracked walking mechanism includes a track 3.1, a spur gear 3.2, and an idler pulley assembly 3.3. The spur gear 3.2 and the idler pulley assembly 3.3 are located within the track 3.1. The spur gear 3.2 is driven to rotate by a second drive device to move the track 3.1 and the idler pulley assembly 3.3, thereby enabling the leafy vegetable harvester to move forward and backward and turn on the spot. The idler pulley assembly 3.3 includes three idler pulleys spaced horizontally within the track 3.1 and connected by an idler linkage. The spur gear is located above the two rear idler pulleys and is connected to the track 3.1 for transmission. In this structure, each tracked walking mechanism includes a second drive device, which controls the differential rotation of the spur gears of the two tracked walking mechanisms 3, thereby enabling the leafy vegetable harvester to turn and turn. The first drive device and the second drive device are drive motors.
[0032] A height adjustment mechanism 4 is located at the bottom rear of the conveying mechanism 1 and is used to adjust the conveying angle of the conveying mechanism 1. The height adjustment mechanism 4 includes a hinged height adjustment linkage assembly 4.1 and a height adjustment bolt 4.2. The height adjustment bolt 4.2 passes through the height adjustment linkage assembly 4.1, and one end of the bolt has a handle for operation. In this structure, the height adjustment linkage assembly 4.1 is a rhomboid structure hinged between each link. By operating the height adjustment bolt 4.2, the height of the height adjustment linkage assembly 4.1 is adjusted, thereby adjusting the harvesting height of the leafy vegetable harvester, which in turn adjusts the conveying angle of the conveying mechanism 1. The conveying angle of the conveying mechanism 1 is 15°~28° to prevent leafy vegetables from rolling and clogging.
[0033] In one specific embodiment, the frame support 1.2 includes a pair of symmetrically arranged frame plates 1.2a and a frame connector 1.2b disposed between the pair of frame plates 1.2a. The frame connector 1.2b is rotatably connected to the transverse connecting rod 1.1b at the bottom of the transmission frame 1.1. In this structural arrangement, the rotation of the frame support 1.2 and the transverse connecting rod 1.1b allows for adjustment of the conveying angle of the transmission mechanism 1. Simultaneously, in conjunction with the height adjustment mechanism 4, the transmission mechanism 1 remains stable after height adjustment, preventing any back-and-forth swaying or instability.
[0034] In one specific embodiment, a leafy vegetable collection basket 5 is also provided at the rear bottom of the conveyor frame 1.1 to receive the conveyed leafy vegetables; a collection basket support 6 is connected to the frame support 1.2, and the leafy vegetable collection basket 5 is set on the collection basket support 6. A handrail 7 is also provided at the rear end of the collection basket support 6. This structure is simple and reasonable.
[0035] In one specific embodiment, the leafy vegetable harvester also includes a remote control system, which comprises a smart remote controller and a remote controller receiver for receiving remote control signals. The remote controller receiver is connected to the first drive unit and the second drive unit, respectively. This configuration allows the harvester to be started, stopped, and its speed adjusted via the remote controller.
[0036] In this invention, the tracked walking mechanism employs spur gears and tracks, enabling it to turn around on the spot and achieve high obstacle-crossing capability. The tracked walking mechanism design gives the harvester better maneuverability and stability in complex terrain such as hills and mountains. This invention also features a compact design, making it suitable for operation in confined spaces.
[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A leafy vegetable harvester suitable for operation in hilly terrain, characterized in that, The system includes a transmission mechanism (1), a reeling device (2), a tracked walking mechanism (3), and a height adjustment mechanism (4). The transmission mechanism (1) includes a transmission frame (1.1), a frame support (1.2), and a transmission roller assembly. The frame support (1.2) is located at the bottom of the transmission frame (1.1). The transmission roller assembly includes multiple transmission rollers (1.3) mounted on the transmission frame (1.1). Each transmission roller (1.3) has a transmission gear (1.4) at one end. All transmission gears (1.4) are connected by a chain ring drive, and the chain is driven to rotate by a first driving device, thereby driving the transmission rollers (1.3) to rotate. The reeling device (2) is located on the transmission frame. The front end of the structure (1); there are two tracked walking mechanisms (3), which are respectively set on both sides of the frame support (1.2). Each tracked walking mechanism includes a track (3.1), a spur gear (3.2) and an idler pulley assembly (3.3). The spur gear (3.2) and the idler pulley assembly (3.3) are set in the track (3.1). The spur gear (3.2) is driven to rotate by the second drive device to drive the track (3.1) and the idler pulley assembly (3.3) to move, thereby realizing the forward and backward movement and turning around in place of the leafy vegetable harvester; the height adjustment mechanism (4) is set at the bottom rear of the transmission mechanism (1) and is used to adjust the conveying angle of the transmission mechanism (1).
2. The leafy vegetable harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the transmission frame (1.1) is provided with a cutting blade (1.1a); the transmission mechanism (1) has a conveying angle of 15°~28°.
3. The leafy vegetable harvester of claim 1, wherein, The frame support (1.2) includes a pair of symmetrically arranged frame plates (1.2a) and a frame connector (1.2b) disposed between the pair of frame plates (1.2a). The frame connector (1.2b) is rotatably connected to a transverse connecting rod (1.1b) at the bottom of the transmission frame (1.1).
4. The leafy vegetable harvester of claim 1, wherein, The reeling device (2) includes a reeling roller shaft, a plurality of reeling fan blades (2.1) arranged circumferentially on the reeling roller shaft, and two reeling arms (2.2) located at the front of both sides of the transmission frame (1.1). One end of the reeling arm (2.2) is fixedly connected to the transmission frame (1.1), and the other end of the reeling arm (2.2) is rotatably connected to the reeling roller shaft.
5. The leafy vegetable harvester of claim 1, wherein, The inertial pulley assembly (3.3) includes three inertial pulleys spaced horizontally within the track (3.1), the three inertial pulleys being connected by an inertial connecting rod, and a spur gear positioned above the rear two inertial pulleys, the spur gear being connected to the track (3.1) for transmission.
6. The leafy vegetable harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height adjustment mechanism (4) includes a hinged height adjustment linkage assembly (4.1) and a height adjustment bolt (4.2), the height adjustment bolt (4.2) passing through the height adjustment linkage assembly (4.1), and one end of the height adjustment bolt (4.2) having a handle for operation.
7. The leafy vegetable harvester of claim 1, wherein, The bottom rear of the transmission frame (1.1) is also provided with a leafy vegetable collection basket (5) for receiving the transmitted leafy vegetables; the frame support (1.2) is connected to a collection basket support (6), and the leafy vegetable collection basket (5) is set on the collection basket support (6).
8. The leafy vegetable harvester of claim 7, wherein, The rear end of the collection basket support (6) is also provided with a handrail (7).
9. Leaf vegetable harvester according to any of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The leafy vegetable harvester also includes a remote control system, which includes an intelligent remote controller and a remote control receiver for receiving remote control signals. The remote control receiver is connected to the first drive device and the second drive device, respectively.