Grape pruning device capable of reducing fruit damage
By designing a grape pruning device with a pull rope and spring mechanism, the problems of fruit damage and inconvenient height adjustment in the existing technology are solved, realizing convenient and flexible pruning operation and adapting to the pruning needs of grapes at different heights.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGXIA INST OF AGRI PROD QUALITY STANDARDS & TESTING TECH (NINGXIA AGRI PROD QUALITY MONITORING CENT)
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing grape pruning devices require two hands to operate, which can easily damage the fruit and makes it difficult to adjust the height, making it hard to prune grapevines at higher elevations.
A grape pruning device was designed, comprising an adjusting rod, a grip, a pruning frame, and a pruning blade. The pruning operation is achieved through a pull rope and spring mechanism, and the height adjustment component meets the pruning needs at different heights.
It reduces fruit damage, improves the convenience and flexibility of operation, adapts to the pruning needs of different heights, reduces labor intensity, and enhances the comfort and practicality of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of grape pruning technology, and in particular to a grape pruning device that reduces fruit damage. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of the economy, more and more grape varieties are being introduced into the domestic market. Different types of grapes have different requirements for the growing environment. In order to promote the growth of grape branches and the development of fruit, and to improve grape yield and quality, it is necessary to prune grape branches periodically, improve the reasonable distribution of grape branches, make full and effective use of space and light energy, improve ventilation and light conditions, and remove dead branches, excessively inward-growing branches, and branches with low nutrient density from the grapevines to prevent them from absorbing too much nutrients and affecting the growth of other branches.
[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN 207124962 U discloses a grape pruning pliers, including a first plier handle and a second plier handle. A first hinge seat is fixedly disposed on one side of the first plier handle, and a second hinge seat is fixedly disposed on one side of the second plier handle. The first and second hinge seats are movably connected by a hinge. A first plier arm is fixedly installed on one side of the first hinge seat, and a second plier arm is fixedly installed on one side of the second hinge seat. A first arc-shaped groove is machined on the cutting surface of the first plier arm, and a second arc-shaped groove is machined on the cutting surface of the second plier arm. A first bent elbow is installed on one side of the first plier arm, and a second bent elbow is installed on one side of the second plier arm. A first groove is machined on one wall of the first hinge seat, and a first spring seat is installed in the first groove. A second groove is machined on one wall of the second hinge seat, and a second spring seat is installed in the second groove. A spring is installed between the first spring seat and the second spring seat.
[0004] The existing technical solutions mentioned above have the following shortcomings: the technical solutions require two hands to hold the scissors during use, the cutting area is large, which can easily damage the surrounding fruit, and the height is inconvenient to adjust. When dealing with tall grapevines, workers need to set up ladders to prune them. There is room for optimization. Therefore, it is necessary to design a grape pruning device that reduces fruit damage to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a grape pruning device that reduces fruit damage, thereby solving the problem of inconvenient pruning mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a grape pruning device for reducing fruit damage, comprising an adjusting rod and a gripping rod, wherein the adjusting rod is movably connected inside the gripping rod;
[0007] The top of the adjusting rod is fixed with a mounting bracket, and both sides of the mounting bracket are fixed with limit rods. The outer sides of the limit rods are movably connected with pruning frames, and the inner sides of the pruning frames are connected with shearing blades. The bottom ends of the pruning frames are hinged with connecting rods, and the bottom ends of the connecting rods are hinged with connecting plates. The bottom ends of the connecting plates are fixed with pull rods, and the bottom ends of the pull rods extend into the interior of the adjusting rods. The bottom ends of the pull rods are connected with pull ropes. The outer sides of the limit rods on the inner side of the pruning frames are all fitted with first springs.
[0008] Furthermore, each of the shearing blades has an inner mounting groove, and each of the shearing blades has an outer mounting block fixed thereon, with the mounting blocks connected to the mounting grooves.
[0009] Furthermore, the width of each mounting block is matched with the width of the mounting groove, and both the mounting block and the mounting groove have a T-shaped cross-section.
[0010] Furthermore, the outer side of each mounting block is provided with a first friction texture, and the inner side of each mounting groove is provided with a second friction texture.
[0011] Furthermore, a limiting seat is fixed on one side of the grip, and a receiving groove is provided inside the limiting seat. A movable block is movably connected inside the receiving groove, and a locking block is fixed on one side of the movable block. A lever is fixed on the outside of the movable block, and a second spring is sleeved on the outside of the lever. Locking grooves are evenly provided on one side of the adjusting rod, and the locking grooves are connected to the locking blocks.
[0012] Furthermore, the locking groove has a circular cross-section and is arranged at equal intervals on one side of the adjusting rod.
[0013] Furthermore, a handle is fixed to the bottom end of the pull rope, and the outer side of the handle is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the grape pruning device that reduces fruit damage realizes the function of facilitating pruning;
[0015] Equipped with a pull rope, the handle is located below the grip. During use, when pruning is needed, the operator pulls the rope, causing the pull rod and connecting plate to move downwards. This hinge action moves both sets of pruning frames inwards simultaneously, compressing the first spring. The pruning blade then cuts the grape branch. Releasing the rope resets the first spring. The operation is simple and convenient, effectively reducing the labor required for lifting the hand to prune, improving operator comfort, and enhancing practicality and flexibility. The overall design is flexible and compact, preventing damage to surrounding fruit. Furthermore, the height adjustment component allows for pruning operations on grape branches of different heights. Attached Figure Description
[0016] 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.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the pruning frame of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the shearing blade of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal three-dimensional structure of the grip bar of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the adjusting rod of this utility model in use.
[0022] The following are the labels in the attached diagram: 1. Pruning frame; 2. Adjusting rod; 3. Handle; 4. Limiting seat; 5. Lever; 6. Pull rope; 7. Pruning blade; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Connecting plate; 10. Limiting rod; 11. First spring; 12. Mounting bracket; 13. Pull rod; 14. Mounting block; 15. Mounting groove; 16. Locking groove; 17. Locking block; 18. Movable block; 19. Second spring; 20. Receiving groove. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0025] Example 1
[0026] To address the operational inconvenience of existing technologies, the following solution is disclosed, specifically as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the grape pruning device for reducing fruit damage provided in this application includes an adjusting rod 2 and a gripping rod 3. The adjusting rod 2 is movably connected inside the gripping rod 3. A mounting frame 12 is fixed to the top of the adjusting rod 2, and limit rods 10 are fixed to both sides inside the mounting frame 12. Pruning frames 1 are movably connected to the outer sides of the limit rods 10. Shearing blades 7 are connected to the inner sides of the pruning frames 1. Mounting grooves 15 are provided on the inner sides of the shearing blades 7. Mounting blocks 14 are fixed to the outer sides of the shearing blades 7, and the mounting blocks 14 are connected to the mounting grooves 15. The width of the mounting blocks 14 is the same as the width of the mounting grooves 15. Matching the mounting block 14 and mounting groove 15, both have T-shaped cross sections. The outer side of the mounting block 14 is provided with a first friction texture, and the inner side of the mounting groove 15 is provided with a second friction texture. The bottom end of the pruning frame 1 is hinged with a connecting rod 8, and the bottom ends of the connecting rods 8 are hinged with a connecting plate 9. The bottom end of the connecting plate 9 is fixed with a pull rod 13, and the bottom end of the pull rod 13 extends into the interior of the adjusting rod 2. The bottom end of the pull rod 13 is connected with a pull rope 6, and the bottom end of the pull rope 6 is fixed with a handle. The outer side of the handle is provided with anti-slip texture. The outer side of the limiting rod 10 on the inner side of the pruning frame 1 is fitted with a first spring 11.
[0027] In this embodiment, a pull rope 6 is provided during use, with its handle located below the handle 3. When pruning is required, the worker pulls the pull rope 6, causing the pull rod 13 and connecting plate 9 to move downwards. Under the action of the hinge, the two sets of pruning frames 1 move inwards simultaneously and compress the first spring 11, which is then cut by the pruning blade 7. Releasing the pull rope 6 resets the first spring 11. The operation is simple and convenient, effectively reducing the labor required for lifting the hand to prune, improving the comfort of the worker, and enhancing the practicality and flexibility of the operation.
[0028] Example 2
[0029] This embodiment differs from Embodiment 1 in that the height can be easily adjusted via an adjustable component, specifically as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a limiting seat 4 is fixed on one side of the grip 3, and a receiving groove 20 is provided inside the limiting seat 4. A movable block 18 is movably connected inside the receiving groove 20, and a locking block 17 is fixed on one side of the movable block 18. A lever 5 is fixed on the outside of the movable block 18, and a second spring 19 is sleeved on the outside of the lever 5. Locking grooves 16 are evenly arranged on one side of the adjusting rod 2, and the locking grooves 16 are connected to the locking block 17. The cross-section of the locking grooves 16 is circular, and the locking grooves 16 are evenly distributed on one side of the adjusting rod 2.
[0030] In this embodiment, during use, the movable block 18 is moved within the receiving groove 20 by pulling the lever 5, thereby causing the locking block 17 and the locking groove 16 to separate. The moving adjustment rod 2 can adjust the overall height of the pruning assembly. After adjustment, the lever 5 is released to connect the locking block 17 and the locking groove 16. The operation is simple and convenient to use, which can meet the pruning needs of grapes of different heights, reduce the phenomenon of shaking and collision of fruits due to insufficient height, and improve the protection effect of the fruit.
[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A grape pruning device for reducing fruit damage, comprising an adjusting rod (2) and a gripping rod (3), wherein the adjusting rod (2) is movably connected inside the gripping rod (3); Its features are: The top of the adjusting rod (2) is fixed with a mounting bracket (12), and both sides of the mounting bracket (12) are fixed with limit rods (10). The outer side of the limit rods (10) is movably connected with a pruning frame (1). The inner side of the pruning frame (1) is connected with a shearing blade (7). The bottom end of the pruning frame (1) is hinged with a connecting rod (8), and the bottom ends of the connecting rods (8) are hinged with a connecting plate (9). The bottom end of the connecting plate (9) is fixed with a pull rod (13), and the bottom end of the pull rod (13) extends into the interior of the adjusting rod (2). The bottom end of the pull rod (13) is connected with a pull rope (6). The outer side of the limit rods (10) on the inner side of the pruning frame (1) is fitted with a first spring (11).
2. The grape pruning device for reducing fruit damage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of each shearing blade (7) is provided with a mounting groove (15), and the outer side of each shearing blade (7) is fixed with a mounting block (14), and the mounting block (14) is connected to the mounting groove (15).
3. A grape pruning device for reducing fruit damage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The width of each mounting block (14) is matched with the width of the mounting groove (15), and the cross-sections of both the mounting block (14) and the mounting groove (15) are T-shaped.
4. A grape pruning device for reducing fruit damage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer side of each mounting block (14) is provided with a first friction texture, and the inner side of each mounting groove (15) is provided with a second friction texture.
5. A grape pruning device for reducing fruit damage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting seat (4) is fixed on one side of the grip (3), and a receiving groove (20) is provided inside the limiting seat (4). A movable block (18) is movably connected inside the receiving groove (20), and a locking block (17) is fixed on one side of the movable block (18). A lever (5) is fixed on the outside of the movable block (18), and a second spring (19) is sleeved on the outside of the lever (5). A locking groove (16) is evenly provided on one side of the adjusting rod (2), and the locking groove (16) is connected to the locking block (17).
6. A grape pruning device for reducing fruit damage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking groove (16) has a circular cross-section and is arranged at equal intervals on one side of the adjusting rod (2).
7. A grape pruning device for reducing fruit damage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the pull rope (6) is fixed with a handle, and the outside of the handle is provided with anti-slip texture.