Multifunctional orchard ladder

By designing a multi-functional orchard ladder, and utilizing detachable side supports and an adjustable telescopic structure, the stability of the orchard ladder on different terrains is solved, improving the safety and efficiency of fruit farmers' operations and reducing usage costs.

CN224214111UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08DUCAN TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DUCAN TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing orchard ladders have limited functionality and cannot adapt to different terrains. They are prone to collapse on soft ground and wobbling on uneven ground, making them unstable and affecting the safety and efficiency of fruit farmers' operations.

Method used

A multi-functional orchard ladder was designed, which, through detachable side supports and an adjustable telescopic structure, combined with ground-inserting screws, omnidirectional swivel balls and casters, adapts to different terrains and ensures stability and flexibility.

Benefits of technology

It provides stable support for orchard terraces on different terrains, improving the safety and efficiency of fruit farmers' operations and reducing usage costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional orchard ladder, which relates to the technical field of orchard ladders, and comprises a left support leg, a right support leg and pedal frames, and the pedal frames are uniformly connected between the left support leg and the right support leg; top frames are connected to the top ends of the left supporting leg and the right supporting leg, two fixing rods are fixed between the top frames, and dismounting assemblies are arranged on the outer sides of the top frames. According to the orchard ladder, the mounting grooves are reserved in the left supporting leg, the right supporting leg and the telescopic sleeve, the bases are correspondingly welded in the mounting grooves, then the ground inserting screws, the butt joint screws and the connecting screws can be correspondingly mounted in the bases, and when the orchard ladder is used in a muddy ground, the ground inserting screws can be inserted into the ground to improve the placement stability of the orchard ladder; and the end part of the butt joint screw rod is matched with a universal rotating ball to be matched with a universal foot cup, so that the left supporting leg and the right supporting leg can deal with complex terrain support, namely, the left supporting leg and the right supporting leg can be stably used in potholes, bulges or uneven grounds.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of orchard ladder technology, and in particular to a multifunctional orchard ladder. Background Technology

[0002] Orchards, as an important part of agricultural production, undertake key tasks such as fruit planting, management, and harvesting. In the daily operation of an orchard, fruit farmers need to frequently perform a series of agricultural operations, including pruning branches and leaves, thinning flowers and fruits, bagging, harvesting, and pest and disease control. These operations often involve working areas at different heights, from the base of the fruit trees near the ground to the higher canopy, requiring fruit farmers to be able to reach them conveniently and safely to carry out effective work. Therefore, orchard ladders are an indispensable auxiliary tool for fruit farmers in orchards, and their performance and functionality directly affect the fruit farmers' work efficiency, work quality, and personal safety.

[0003] An adjustable orchard ladder, with announcement number CN222701900U, addresses the instability issues of existing ladders during use. It includes a left and right support leg, with vertical support rods fixedly connected to the top of each leg. Multiple upper footrests are evenly fixedly connected between the two vertical support rods. Lower footrests are evenly fixedly connected between the left and right legs. A top footrest is fixedly connected between the top of the left and right legs, and the top footrest is equipped with a support device. Grip claws are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the support device, the left leg, and the right leg. The upper surfaces of the upper, lower, and top footrests are all textured with anti-slip surfaces. A chain controls the angle between the support tubes and the vertical support rods, improving ladder stability. Simultaneously, pins inserted into positioning holes limit the movement of the support columns, preventing slippage.

[0004] The existing orchard ladders mentioned above rely on grippers for support, offering limited functionality and failing to adapt to diverse terrains. Orchards are typically located in mountainous, hilly, and plain areas, often featuring localized depressions or soft soil. Orchard ladders need to be adaptable to these terrains to ensure stable placement and provide a safe working platform for fruit farmers. The current technology, using only a single gripper, cannot accommodate these variations. Soft ground is prone to collapse, and uneven hard ground can cause wobbling, leading to the ladders easily tipping over and failing to meet the needs of fruit farmers. Therefore, improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multifunctional orchard ladder to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the existing orchard ladders have only one function and cannot be adapted to different terrains and usage environments.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-functional orchard ladder, comprising a left support leg, a right support leg, and a footrest, wherein the footrest is evenly connected between the left support leg and the right support leg;

[0007] The top ends of the left and right support legs are connected to a top frame, and two fixing rods are fixed between the top frames. A disassembly assembly is provided on the outside of the top frame, and a side support leg is connected to the bottom of the disassembly assembly. Diagonal rods are fixed on both sides of the side support leg. A telescopic sleeve is sleeved on the lower end of the side support leg, and multiple fixing holes are arranged longitudinally at equal intervals on the telescopic sleeve. A locking mechanism is provided between the telescopic sleeve and the side support leg. The bottom ends of the left and right support legs and the telescopic sleeve are all fixed with bases. Four foot pedals are provided between the left and right support legs. The bottom of the third foot pedal from the bottom is fixed with a support chain. Limiting rods are connected to both sides of the foot pedal.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the left support leg, the right support leg, and the telescopic sleeve are all provided with mounting grooves, and aluminum nuts are welded into the mounting grooves. A grounding screw is inserted into the aluminum nut, and a fixing nut for fixing the grounding screw is threaded onto the grounding screw.

[0009] Furthermore, a mating screw is inserted into the aluminum nut, and a locking nut for fixing the mating screw is threaded to the outside of the mating screw. One end of the mating screw is connected to a universal ball joint, and a universal foot cup is connected to the outside of the universal ball joint.

[0010] Furthermore, a connecting screw is inserted into the aluminum nut, and a movable wheel is connected to the bottom end of the connecting screw. A limiting nut for fixing the connecting screw is threaded to the outside of the connecting screw.

[0011] Furthermore, the disassembly assembly includes an upper retaining ring and a lower retaining ring fitted onto the top frame. Both the upper and lower retaining rings have three threaded holes evenly spaced, and each threaded hole is threaded with a fixing bolt. One end of the side support leg is welded to the lower retaining ring, and the diagonal bars on both sides of the side support leg are fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower retaining ring.

[0012] Furthermore, hooks are fixed on the side support legs, and the hooks are engaged with the footrests.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a built-in groove, which is formed on the telescopic sleeve. A telescopic spring is connected inside the built-in groove, and a connecting plate is fixed to one end of the telescopic spring. A fixing pin is fixed to the connecting plate, and one end of the fixing pin passes through the fixing hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the side support rod is rotatably connected to the top frame via an upper and lower clamping ring, and the side support rod extends and retracts in the telescopic sleeve to form a telescopic connection with the telescopic sleeve.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the multi-functional orchard ladder can adapt to different usage environments to ensure stability in use, and the inclined support can be disassembled for partial replacement after damage, so as to save usage costs. In addition, the side support can be extended and retracted to adjust the support angle and improve the safety of orchard ladder use.

[0016] By pre-reserving installation slots on the left and right support legs and the telescopic sleeve, and welding bases into the corresponding slots, ground-inserting screws, docking screws, and connecting screws can be installed into the bases. When the orchard ladder is used on muddy ground, the ground-inserting screws can be used to insert the ladder into the ground to improve its stability. The end of the docking screw is fitted with a universal ball joint and universal feet, allowing the left and right support legs to cope with complex terrain, that is, to maintain stable use on pits, bumps, or uneven ground. Then, the end of the connecting screw is fitted with a caster wheel, which allows the orchard ladder to be moved easily to meet different usage environments.

[0017] The side support legs can be installed on the orchard ladder by using the upper and lower clamps to hug the top frame and securing them with multiple fixing bolts. The side support legs can be disassembled later by reversing the operation to achieve partial replacement, thus saving replacement costs in case of damage.

[0018] Press the fixing pin to disengage it from the corresponding fixing hole, and the side support rod can be pulled out to adjust the length of the side support rod and the telescopic sleeve. The side support rod can also be flipped to adjust the support angle. Together with the left and right support legs, it can achieve stable triangular support, improve the overall stability of use, and facilitate fruit farmers' operations. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the side support leg and telescopic sleeve of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ground-inserting screw of this utility model in its installation state;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation state of the docking screw of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a side-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the universal foot pad of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting screw installation state of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 For the present utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the side support leg of this utility model.

[0029] The following are the labeling symbols in the diagram: 1. Left support leg; 2. Right support leg; 3. Footrest; 4. Top frame; 5. Fixing rod; 6. Upper clamp; 7. Lower clamp; 8. Fixing bolt; 9. Side support leg; 901. Diagonal bar; 902. Hook; 10. Telescopic sleeve; 1001. Fixing hole; 11. Base; 1101. Aluminum nut; 12. Grounding screw; 1201. Fixing nut; 13. Limiting rod; 14. Locking mechanism; 1401. Internal groove; 1402. Telescopic spring; 1403. Connecting plate; 1404. Fixing pin; 15. Connecting screw; 1501. Locking nut; 1502. Universal ball joint; 16. Universal foot cup; 17. Threaded hole; 18. Support chain; 19. Connecting screw; 1901. Limiting nut; 20. Moving wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-9 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0032] Example 1

[0033] To address the problem of inconvenient replacement and increased operating costs associated with existing orchard ladder inclined support components, the following technical solution is proposed. Please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 9 A multi-functional orchard ladder includes a left support leg 1, a right support leg 2, and footrests 3. Footrests 3 are evenly connected between the left support leg 1 and the right support leg 2. A top frame 4 is connected to the top of the left support leg 1 and the right support leg 2, and two fixing rods 5 are fixed between the top frames 4. A disassembly assembly is provided on the outside of the top frame 4, and a side support rod 9 is connected to the bottom of the disassembly assembly. Diagonal rods 901 are fixed on both sides of the side support rod 9. Four footrests 3 are provided between the left support leg 1 and the right support leg 2. The bottom of the third footrest 3 from the bottom is fixed with a support rod. The support chain 18 and the footrest 3 are connected to the limiting rods 13 on both sides. The disassembly components include an upper clamping ring 6 and a lower clamping ring 7 that are sleeved on the top frame 4. The upper clamping ring 6 and the lower clamping ring 7 are each evenly provided with three threaded holes 17, and the threaded holes 17 are each threaded with fixing bolts 8. One end of the side support leg 9 is welded to the lower clamping ring 7. The diagonal bars 901 on both sides of the side support leg 9 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower clamping ring 7. The side support leg 9 is fixed with a hook 902, and the hook 902 is snapped onto the footrest 3.

[0034] In this embodiment, the left support leg 1, right support leg 2, multiple footrests 3, and limiting rod 13 work together to form an orchard ladder. Then, the upper retaining ring 6 and lower retaining ring 7 are wrapped around the top frame 4 and fixed with multiple bolts through threaded holes 17, thereby installing the side support leg 9 between the left support leg 1 and right support leg 2 to form a triangular support. Later, the diagonal rod 901 on the side support leg 9 is correspondingly snapped onto the footrest 3 to realize the storage of the side support leg 9. When the side support leg 9 is opened, the diagonal rod 901 can be snapped onto the corresponding chain link on the support chain 18 according to the support angle of the side support leg 9, thereby using the taut support chain 18 to achieve the effect of auxiliary support.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] This embodiment differs from Embodiment 1 in that the length of the side support leg 9 can be adjusted by utilizing the locking mechanism 14, thereby adjusting its support angle. Therefore, the following technical solution is disclosed. Please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 8The lower end of the side support rod 9 is fitted with a telescopic sleeve 10, and the telescopic sleeve 10 is provided with multiple fixing holes 1001 at equal intervals in the longitudinal direction. A locking mechanism 14 is provided between the telescopic sleeve 10 and the side support rod 9. The locking mechanism 14 includes an internal groove 1401, and the internal groove 1401 is opened on the telescopic sleeve 10. A telescopic spring 1402 is connected inside the internal groove 1401, and a connecting plate 1403 is fixed to one end of the telescopic spring 1402. A fixing pin 1404 is fixed on the connecting plate 1403, and one end of the fixing pin 1404 passes through the fixing hole 1001. The side support rod 9 is rotatably connected to the top frame 4 through the upper clamping ring 6 and the lower clamping ring 7. The side support rod 9 extends and retracts in the telescopic sleeve 10 to form a telescopic connection with the telescopic sleeve 10.

[0037] In this embodiment, when in use, press the fixing pin 1404 to move it into the inner groove 1401, and compress the telescopic spring 1402 until the fixing pin 1404 disengages from the fixing hole 1001. Then, pull the side support leg 9 to extend and retract it in the telescopic sleeve 10, thereby adjusting the length of the side support leg 9. Then, using the elastic restoring effect of the telescopic spring 1402, the fixing pin 1404 can be pushed into the corresponding fixing hole 1001, thereby fixing and locking the extended and retracted side support leg 9, so that it can meet the support at different angles during use to adapt to different terrains.

[0038] Example 3

[0039] This embodiment differs from Embodiment 2 in that it utilizes the aluminum nut 1101 to achieve the desired effect for various applications of orchard ladders. Therefore, the following technical solution is disclosed. Please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 The bottom ends of the left support leg 1, the right support leg 2 and the telescopic sleeve 10 are all fixed with bases 11. The bottom of the left support leg 1, the right support leg 2 and the telescopic sleeve 10 are all provided with mounting grooves, and aluminum nuts 1101 are welded into the mounting grooves. A grounding screw 12 is inserted into the aluminum nut 1101, and a fixing nut 1201 for fixing the grounding screw 12 is threaded onto the grounding screw 12.

[0040] In this embodiment, when in use, the grounding screw 12 is inserted into the aluminum nut 1101 as follows: Figure 4 Next, tighten the fixing nut 1201. By using its threaded connection with the ground screw 12, the ground screw 12 can be firmly inserted into the aluminum nut 1101. When using the orchard terrace on muddy ground, the ground screw 12 can be used as a ground plug to ensure the stable use of the orchard terrace.

[0041] A mating screw 15 is inserted into the aluminum nut 1101, and a locking nut 1501 for fixing the mating screw 15 is threaded on the outside of the mating screw 15. One end of the mating screw 15 is connected to a universal ball joint 1502, and a universal foot cup 16 is connected to the outside of the universal ball joint 1502.

[0042] In use, insert the mating screw 15 into the aluminum nut 1101, as follows. Figure 5 , Figure 6 Tighten the locking nut 1501 to connect it to the connecting screw 15, thereby ensuring that the connecting screw 15 and the universal foot cup 16 are firmly installed. With the universal ball 1502, the angle of the universal foot cup 16 can be adjusted arbitrarily, thus meeting the needs of uneven ground.

[0043] A connecting screw 19 is inserted into the aluminum nut 1101, and a movable wheel 20 is connected to the bottom end of the connecting screw 19. A limiting nut 1901 for fixing the connecting screw 19 is threaded on the outside of the connecting screw 19.

[0044] In use, insert the connecting screw 19 into the aluminum nut 1101, as follows. Figure 7 Next, tighten the limiting nut 1901 to fix the connecting screw 19, thereby adapting and installing the moving wheel 20 to the bottom of the left support leg 1, the right support leg 2 and the telescopic sleeve 10, so that the entire orchard ladder can be moved conveniently and used flexibly.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-functional orchard ladder, comprising a left support leg (1), a right support leg (2), and a footrest (3), wherein the footrest (3) is evenly connected between the left support leg (1) and the right support leg (2). Its features are: The top ends of the left support leg (1) and the right support leg (2) are connected to a top frame (4), and two fixing rods (5) are fixed between the top frame (4). A disassembly assembly is provided on the outside of the top frame (4), and a side support leg (9) is connected to the bottom of the disassembly assembly. Diagonal rods (901) are fixed on both sides of the side support leg (9). A telescopic sleeve (10) is sleeved on the lower end of the side support leg (9), and multiple fixing holes (1001) are arranged longitudinally at equal intervals on the telescopic sleeve (10). A locking mechanism (14) is provided between the telescopic sleeve (10) and the side support leg (9). A base (11) is fixed at the bottom of the left support leg (1), the right support leg (2) and the telescopic sleeve (10). The footrest (3) has four legs between the left leg (1) and the right leg (2). The third footrest (3) from bottom to top has a support chain (18) fixed at its bottom. Both sides of the footrest (3) are connected to limiting rods (13).

2. The multifunctional orchard ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the left support leg (1), the right support leg (2) and the telescopic sleeve (10) are all provided with mounting grooves, and aluminum nuts (1101) are welded in the mounting grooves. A grounding screw (12) is inserted into the aluminum nut (1101), and a fixing nut (1201) for fixing the grounding screw (12) is threaded onto the grounding screw (12).

3. A multi-functional orchard ladder according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting screw (15) is inserted into the aluminum nut (1101), and a locking nut (1501) for fixing the connecting screw (15) is threaded on the outside of the connecting screw (15). One end of the connecting screw (15) is connected to a universal ball (1502), and a universal foot cup (16) is connected to the outside of the universal ball (1502).

4. A multi-functional orchard ladder according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting screw (19) is inserted into the aluminum nut (1101), and a movable wheel (20) is connected to the bottom end of the connecting screw (19). A limiting nut (1901) for fixing the connecting screw (19) is threaded on the outside of the connecting screw (19).

5. A multi-functional orchard ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly assembly includes an upper retaining ring (6) and a lower retaining ring (7) fitted onto the top frame (4). Both the upper retaining ring (6) and the lower retaining ring (7) have three threaded holes (17) evenly spaced on them, and each threaded hole (17) is threaded with a fixing bolt (8). One end of the side support rod (9) is welded to the lower retaining ring (7), and the diagonal rods (901) on both sides of the side support rod (9) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower retaining ring (7).

6. A multi-functional orchard ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side support leg (9) is fixed with a hook (902), and the hook (902) is engaged with the footrest (3).

7. A multifunctional orchard ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (14) includes a built-in groove (1401), which is opened on the telescopic sleeve (10). A telescopic spring (1402) is connected inside the built-in groove (1401), and a connecting plate (1403) is fixed to one end of the telescopic spring (1402). A fixing pin (1404) is fixed on the connecting plate (1403), and one end of the fixing pin (1404) passes through the fixing hole (1001).

8. A multi-functional orchard ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side support rod (9) is rotatably connected to the top frame (4) through the upper clamp (6) and the lower clamp (7). The side support rod (9) extends and retracts in the telescopic sleeve (10) and forms a telescopic connection with the telescopic sleeve (10).

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  • An adjustable orchard ladder

    CN222701900U