Pomegranate picking and transporting device
By designing a pomegranate harvesting and transportation device, utilizing a metal base frame, protective railings, and a bump buffer protection device, the problem of bump damage during pomegranate transportation in traditional equipment was solved, ensuring the quality and shelf life of the fruit.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YONGSHENG COUNTY TIANYU AGRI TECH DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Traditional pomegranate harvesting and transportation equipment lacks effective fixing and cushioning structures, making pomegranates susceptible to bumps and vibrations during transportation, resulting in scratches on the skin and damage to the flesh, affecting fruit quality and shortening shelf life.
A pomegranate picking and transportation device was designed, which includes a metal base frame, moving wheels, guardrails and a bump buffer protection device. Through the coordinated work of components such as U-shaped sliding sleeves, fixed plates and buffer springs, the device reduces bump damage during transportation.
It effectively reduces the collisions and shaking of pomegranates during transportation, protects the integrity of the fruit, and improves the stability and shelf life during transportation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of agricultural technology, specifically relating to a pomegranate picking and transportation device. Background Technology
[0002] With the large-scale development of pomegranate cultivation, traditional pomegranate harvesting and transportation equipment has proven inadequate in protecting pomegranates during transport. Specifically, common simple transport tools such as flatbed carts and stacked plastic crates lack effective fixing and cushioning structures, making them unable to withstand the bumps and vibrations during transport. When transport vehicles travel on uneven roads or experience sudden braking or acceleration, the containers holding the pomegranates are prone to violent shaking and collisions, causing scratches on the pomegranate skin and damage to the flesh. This not only affects the appearance and quality of the fruit but also shortens its shelf life, increases the risk of spoilage, and results in direct economic losses for fruit farmers. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a pomegranate picking and transportation device to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that when transporting pomegranates, simple transportation tools such as flatbed carts and stacked plastic baskets lack fixed and buffer structures, making it difficult to cope with bumps and vibrations. Once the transport vehicle passes through uneven roads, or brakes or accelerates suddenly, the containers holding the pomegranates will shake violently and collide with each other, causing the pomegranate skin to be scratched and the pulp to be damaged. This not only affects the quality of the fruit, but also shortens the shelf life, increases spoilage and loss, and causes economic losses to fruit farmers.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pomegranate picking and transportation device, comprising a metal base frame and wheel seats disposed at the bottom of the left and right ends of the metal base frame. Both wheel seats are located at the rear side of the center of the bottom end of the metal base frame. Movable wheels are disposed on the outer sides of both wheel seats. An axle connects the two movable wheels, passing through both wheel seats, and the movable wheels are rotatably connected to the wheel seats via the axle. A metal placement grid is welded inside the metal base frame. Multiple pomegranate storage bins are placed on the metal placement grid, arranged from front to back on the metal placement grid. Handle slots are provided inside the upper front and rear ends of the center of each pomegranate storage bin. A plug-in right guardrail is provided at the right end of the metal base frame, a plug-in left guardrail is provided at the left end of the metal base frame, and a plug-in rear guardrail is provided at the rear end of the metal base frame. Bump buffer protection devices are provided between each of the multiple pomegranate storage bins.
[0005] Preferably, the bump buffer protection device includes a U-shaped mounting sleeve A, a fixed plate, a movable buffer plate, and a U-shaped mounting sleeve B. The U-shaped mounting sleeve A is fitted with its opening facing downwards onto the outside of the top of the plug-in right guardrail, and the U-shaped mounting sleeve B is fitted with its opening facing downwards onto the outside of the top of the plug-in left guardrail. The left end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve A and the right end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve B are both extended. The bottom ends of the left end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve A and the right end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve B are both close to the metal mounting grid. A fixed plate is connected between the left end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve A and the right end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve B, and a movable buffer plate is provided in front of the fixed plate.
[0006] Preferably, the U-shaped mounting sleeve A and U-shaped mounting sleeve B can slide back and forth on the outside of the plug-in right guardrail and the plug-in left guardrail, respectively. The fixed plate and the movable buffer plate are parallel to each other. The fixed plate and the movable buffer plate are both located between two adjacent pomegranate storage barrels. The fixed plate is in contact with the rear pomegranate storage barrel, and the movable buffer plate is in contact with the front pomegranate storage barrel.
[0007] Preferably, the bump buffer protection device further includes metal fixing plates and buffer springs. Multiple buffer springs are equidistantly arranged between the fixed plate and the movable buffer plate. Metal fixing plates are welded to both ends of the multiple buffer springs, and the metal fixing plates at both ends of the buffer springs are fixedly connected to the movable buffer plate and the fixed plate respectively by welding.
[0008] Preferably, metal plug sleeves are welded to the four corners of the left and right ends and the two corners of the rear end of the metal base frame, and metal plug blocks are welded to the bottom ends of the plug-in right guardrail, plug-in left guardrail and plug-in rear guardrail, and the metal plug blocks at the bottom ends of the plug-in right guardrail, plug-in left guardrail and plug-in rear guardrail are all inserted into the metal plug sleeves corresponding to their positions.
[0009] Preferably, a mounting bracket is welded to both bottom corners of the front end of the metal base frame. Both mounting brackets are vertically downward, and the bottom ends of the two mounting brackets are on the same horizontal plane as the bottom ends of the two moving wheels. A diagonal bracing reinforcement bracket is also connected between the center of the rear outer wall of the two mounting brackets and the outer wall of the bottom end of the metal base frame.
[0010] Preferably, push-pull handrails are provided on both the left and right sides of the center front end of the metal base frame. The two push-pull handrails are respectively close to the left and right ends of the metal base frame. Both push-pull handrails are Z-shaped handrails. The bottom of both push-pull handrails extends horizontally backward, and the top of both push-pull handrails extends horizontally forward.
[0011] Preferably, the top of each push-pull armrest is fitted with an anti-slip sleeve, and the front end of the top of the push-pull armrest and the front end of the anti-slip sleeve are both hemispherical. The anti-slip sleeve is made of soft rubber, and the outer wall of the anti-slip sleeve is densely covered with semi-circular anti-slip protrusions.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a pomegranate picking and transportation device, which has the following features:
[0013] Beneficial effects:
[0014] This invention incorporates multiple novel bump-cushioning protection devices between the plug-in left and right guardrails of a pomegranate harvesting and transportation device. After multiple pomegranate storage bins, each containing a large quantity of harvested pomegranates, are placed on the metal mounting grid, the device needs to be moved to transport the harvested pomegranates to a designated location. Before this, multiple bump-cushioning protection devices can be plugged into adjacent pomegranate storage bins. These devices, through their unique structural design and coordinated operation of components, effectively solve the problem of bump damage during pomegranate transportation. A U-shaped mounting sleeve is also included. A and U-shaped mounting sleeves B are respectively fitted onto the top of the left and right guardrails. Their ability to slide back and forth allows them to flexibly adapt to pomegranate storage bins with different spacing, ensuring the universality and convenience of the device installation. The buffer springs, which are equidistantly arranged between the fixed plate and the movable buffer plate, are the core of the device's buffering and shock absorption. When the transport device encounters a bumpy road, the adjacent pomegranate storage bins will experience relative displacement and collision. The buffer springs are compressed or extended under force, converting the impact force into the elastic potential energy of the springs, greatly reducing the impact of vibration on the pomegranates, and preventing the fruit from being damaged or scratched due to collisions, thus effectively protecting the quality of the fruit. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a right-side perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of a pomegranate picking and transportation device according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a right-side plan view of a pomegranate picking and transportation device according to the present invention.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bump buffer protection device of this utility model in use.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional disassembly diagram of the bump buffer protection device of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Plug-in right guardrail; 3. Metal base frame; 4. Casters; 5. Wheel base; 6. Plug-in rear guardrail; 7. Pomegranate storage bin; 8. Handle slot; 9. Bumper buffer protection device; 10. Plug-in left guardrail; 11. Metal mounting grille; 12. Push-pull handrail; 13. Anti-slip sleeve; 14. U-shaped mounting sleeve A; 15. Fixing plate; 16. Movable buffer plate; 17. U-shaped mounting sleeve B; 18. Metal fixing plate; 19. Buffer spring. Detailed Implementation
[0020] 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.
[0021] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-4The pomegranate harvesting and transportation device shown includes a metal base frame 3 and wheel seats 5 located at the bottom of both ends of the metal base frame 3. Both wheel seats 5 are located at the rear of the center of the bottom end of the metal base frame 3. Movable wheels 4 are provided on the outer sides of both wheel seats 5, and an axle connects the two movable wheels 4, passing through both wheel seats 5. The movable wheels 4 and wheel seats 5 are rotatably connected via the axle. A metal mounting grid 11 is welded inside the metal base frame 3. The metal base frame 3 serves as the core load-bearing structure, providing a stable foundation for the entire device. A metal grating 11 welded inside the frame supports the pomegranate storage buckets 7. The grating structure evenly distributes the weight of the storage buckets and pomegranates, ensuring stability during transportation. Multiple pomegranate storage buckets 7 are placed on the metal grating 11, arranged from front to back. Handle slots 8 are provided inside the upper front and rear ends of the center of each pomegranate storage bucket 7. Push-pull handles 12 are provided on both the left and right sides of the center of the front end of the metal base frame 3, with the two push-pull handles 12 positioned close to the metal base frame 3. At both ends, there are two Z-shaped push-pull handrails 12. The bottom of each push-pull handrail 12 extends horizontally backward, and the top of each push-pull handrail 12 extends horizontally forward. Each push-pull handrail 12 has an anti-slip sleeve 13 fitted onto its top. Both the front end of the push-pull handrail 12 and the front end of the anti-slip sleeve 13 are hemispherical. The anti-slip sleeve 13 is made of soft rubber, and its outer wall is densely covered with semi-circular anti-slip protrusions. The device's movement is achieved by the cooperation of wheel seats 5, moving wheels 4, and axles. The two wheel seats 5 are mounted on the metal... The wheel axle passes through the wheel seat 5 and rotates and connects with the moving wheel 4 at the bottom rear side of the left and right ends of the base frame 3, forming a flexible steerable moving system. The operator applies external force by pushing and pulling the Z-shaped push-pull handle 12 at the front end, using the lever principle to drive the moving wheel 4 to roll, thereby moving the entire device. The soft rubber anti-slip sleeve 13 fitted at the top of the push-pull handle 12 increases the friction through the semi-circular anti-slip protrusions on the surface, making it convenient for the operator to stably control the device. In addition, the hemispherical front end design of the handle can reduce the impact injury to the hands during operation.
[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, mounting brackets 1 are welded to the two bottom corners of the front end of the metal base frame 3. Both mounting brackets 1 are vertically downwards, and their bottom ends are level with the bottom ends of the two moving wheels 4. Diagonal bracing supports connect the center of the rear outer wall of the two mounting brackets 1 to the outer bottom wall of the metal base frame 3. A plug-in right guardrail 2 is installed on the right end of the metal base frame 3, a plug-in left guardrail 10 is installed on the left end, and a plug-in rear guardrail 6 is installed at the rear end. Metal plug-in sleeves are welded to the four corners of both ends of the metal base frame 3 and the two corners of the rear end. Metal plug-in blocks are welded to the bottom ends of the plug-in right guardrail 2, plug-in left guardrail 10, and plug-in rear guardrail 6. The metal plug-in blocks at both ends of the bottom of the plug-in right guardrail 2, plug-in left guardrail 10, and plug-in rear guardrail 6 are all plugged into the metal plug-in sleeves corresponding to their positions. The plug-in guardrails set at the left and right ends and the rear end of the metal base frame 3 form a closed protective space by the metal plug-in blocks at the bottom engaging with the metal plug-in sleeves on the metal base frame 3, preventing the pomegranate storage barrel 7 from tipping over or slipping during transportation. The mounting bracket 1 at the bottom front end of the metal base frame 3 is kept on the same horizontal plane as the moving wheel 4, providing support and preventing the device from tilting forward. The diagonal bracing reinforcement bracket connects the mounting bracket 1 to the metal base frame 3, using the stability principle of triangles to enhance the overall structural strength of the device and ensure that it is not easily deformed during loading heavy objects and movement.
[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, multiple pomegranate storage bins 7 are each equipped with a bump buffer protection device 9. The bump buffer protection device 9 includes a U-shaped mounting sleeve A14, a fixed plate 15, a movable buffer plate 16, and a U-shaped mounting sleeve B17. The U-shaped mounting sleeve A14 is fitted downwards and onto the outside of the top of the plug-in right guardrail 2. The U-shaped mounting sleeve B17 is fitted downwards and onto the outside of the top of the plug-in left guardrail 10. The left end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve A14 and the right end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve B17 are both extended. The bottom ends of the left end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve A14 and the right end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve B17 are close to the metal mounting grid 11. A fixed plate 15 is connected between the left end and the right end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve B17. A movable buffer plate 16 is set in front of the fixed plate 15. The bump buffer protection device 9 is based on the principle of elastic buffering and dynamic limiting. Through the coordinated operation of components such as the U-shaped mounting sleeve, fixed plate 15, movable buffer plate 16 and buffer spring 19, it can dissipate the bump impact during pomegranate transportation. The U-shaped mounting sleeve A14 and U-shaped mounting sleeve B17 are respectively fitted on the top of the plug-in right guardrail 2 and the left guardrail. Its extended design and the characteristic of being able to slide back and forth allow it to flexibly adjust its position according to the actual placement spacing of the pomegranate storage buckets 7 to adapt to different loading needs.
[0024] like Figure 1, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, U-shaped mounting sleeves A14 and B17 can slide back and forth on the outside of the plug-in right guardrail 2 and plug-in left guardrail 10, respectively. The fixed plate 15 and the movable buffer plate 16 are parallel to each other. Both the fixed plate 15 and the movable buffer plate 16 are located between two adjacent pomegranate storage tanks 7, with the fixed plate 15 contacting the rear pomegranate storage tank 7 and the movable buffer plate 16 contacting the front pomegranate storage tank 7. The bump buffer protection device 9 also includes metal fixing plates 18 and buffer springs 19. Multiple buffer springs 19 are equidistantly arranged between the fixed plate 15 and the movable buffer plate 16. Metal fixing plates 18 are welded to both ends of each buffer spring 19, and the metal fixing plates 18 at both ends of the buffer springs 19 are fixedly connected to the movable buffer plate 16 and the fixed plate 15 respectively by welding. The fixed plate 15 and the movable buffer plate 16 are arranged parallel to each other on adjacent sides. The pomegranate storage bins 7 are connected by multiple equidistantly distributed buffer springs 19. When the transport device encounters a bumpy road, the adjacent pomegranate storage bins 7 will experience relative displacement and collision due to inertia. At this time, the buffer springs 19, as the core buffer components, absorb the impact force by their own elastic deformation, converting kinetic energy into elastic potential energy. During the compression and extension of the springs, the impact force is greatly weakened, effectively reducing the collision force between the storage bins and reducing the risk of pomegranates being damaged by collisions. At the same time, the fixed plate 15 is in close contact with the rear pomegranate storage bin 7, and the movable buffer plate 16 is attached to the front pomegranate storage bin 7, forming a physical limiting barrier to restrict excessive shaking of the storage bins. The metal fixing plate 18 firmly welds the buffer springs 19 to the fixed plate 15 and the movable buffer plate 16 to ensure structural stability and prevent the springs from falling off or shifting, thereby providing reliable buffer protection throughout the pomegranate transportation process.
[0025] 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 pomegranate picking and transport device, comprising a metal base frame (3) and wheel seats (5) disposed at the bottom of the left and right ends of the metal base frame (3), wherein both wheel seats (5) are located at the rear side of the center of the bottom end of the metal base frame (3), and both wheel seats (5) are provided with movable wheels (4) on their outer sides, and a wheel axle is connected between the two movable wheels (4), the wheel axle passing through the two wheel seats (5), and the movable wheels (4) and the wheel seats (5) are rotatably connected by the wheel axle, wherein a metal mounting grid (11) is welded inside the frame of the metal base frame (3), and a plurality of pomegranate storage bins (7) are placed on the metal mounting grid (11), the plurality of pomegranate storage bins (7) are arranged from front to back on the metal mounting grid (11), and handle slots (8) are provided inside the upper front and rear ends of the center of the plurality of pomegranate storage bins (7), characterized in that: The metal base frame (3) is provided with a plug-in right guardrail (2) at the right end, the metal base frame (3) is provided with a plug-in left guardrail (10) at the left end, the metal base frame (3) is provided with a plug-in rear guardrail (6) at the rear end, and the multiple pomegranate storage barrels (7) are provided with a bump buffer protection device (9) between each other. The bump buffer protection device (9) includes a U-shaped mounting sleeve A (14), a fixed plate (15), a movable buffer plate (16), and a U-shaped mounting sleeve B (17). The U-shaped mounting sleeve A (14) is sleeved downwards on the outside of the top of the plug-in right guardrail (2). The U-shaped mounting sleeve B (17) is sleeved downwards on the outside of the top of the plug-in left guardrail (10). The left end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve A (14) and the right end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve B (17) are both lengthened. The bottom ends of the left end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve A (14) and the right end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve B (17) are close to the metal mounting grid (11). A fixed plate (15) is connected between the left end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve A (14) and the right end of the U-shaped mounting sleeve B (17). A movable buffer plate (16) is provided in front of the fixed plate (15).
2. The pomegranate picking and transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped mounting sleeve A (14) and U-shaped mounting sleeve B (17) can slide back and forth on the outside of the plug-in right guardrail (2) and the plug-in left guardrail (10), respectively. The fixed plate (15) and the movable buffer plate (16) are parallel to each other. The fixed plate (15) and the movable buffer plate (16) are both located between two adjacent pomegranate storage barrels (7), and the fixed plate (15) is in contact with the rear pomegranate storage barrel (7), and the movable buffer plate (16) is in contact with the front pomegranate storage barrel (7).
3. A pomegranate picking and transport device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bump buffer protection device (9) also includes a metal fixing plate (18) and a buffer spring (19). Multiple buffer springs (19) are equidistantly arranged between the fixed plate (15) and the movable buffer plate (16). The front and rear ends of the multiple buffer springs (19) are welded with metal fixing plates (18), and the metal fixing plates (18) at the front and rear ends of the buffer springs (19) are fixedly connected to the movable buffer plate (16) and the fixed plate (15) respectively by welding.
4. A pomegranate picking and transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Metal plug sleeves are welded to the four corners on the left and right sides and the two corners at the rear end of the metal base frame (3). Metal plug blocks are welded to both ends of the bottom of the plug-in right guardrail (2), plug-in left guardrail (10) and plug-in rear guardrail (6). The metal plug blocks at both ends of the bottom of the plug-in right guardrail (2), plug-in left guardrail (10) and plug-in rear guardrail (6) are all inserted into the metal plug sleeves corresponding to their positions.
5. A pomegranate picking and transport device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The metal base frame (3) has two mounting brackets (1) welded at the bottom corners of the front end. Both mounting brackets (1) are set vertically downwards. The bottom ends of the two mounting brackets (1) are on the same horizontal plane as the bottom ends of the two moving wheels (4). The center of the outer wall of the rear end of the two mounting brackets (1) is also connected to the outer wall of the bottom end of the metal base frame (3) by a diagonal brace reinforcement bracket.
6. A pomegranate picking and transport device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Push-pull handrails (12) are provided on both the left and right sides of the center front end of the metal base frame (3). The two push-pull handrails (12) are respectively close to the left and right ends of the metal base frame (3). Both push-pull handrails (12) are Z-shaped handrails. The bottom of both push-pull handrails (12) extends horizontally backward, and the top of both push-pull handrails (12) extends horizontally forward.
7. A pomegranate picking and transport device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of each push-pull armrest (12) is fitted with an anti-slip sleeve (13). The front end of the top of the push-pull armrest (12) and the front end of the anti-slip sleeve (13) are both set as hemispherical. The anti-slip sleeve (13) is made of soft rubber and the outer wall of the anti-slip sleeve (13) is densely covered with semi-circular anti-slip protrusions.