High-efficiency picking device for mountain apples

By designing an efficient harvesting device with an outer sleeve, inner sleeve, and cutting mechanism, the problem of damage to apples and branches caused by existing devices has been solved, achieving efficient and damage-free apple harvesting.

CN224306404UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02YULIN UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YULIN UNIV
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing apple picking devices have a simple structure and lack the ability to cut branches, which makes it easy to damage apples and branches during picking, and also results in low work efficiency.

Method used

A high-efficiency picking device was designed, comprising an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, a rotary lock, a bevel gear, and a cutting mechanism. By adjusting the length of the inner sleeve and fixing it on the outside of the apple, the handle is turned to cut the branch, and the apple falls into the braided tube. The elastic buffer structure of the braided tube allows the apple to be removed without having to put the device down.

Benefits of technology

It improved harvesting efficiency, avoided damage to apples and branches, simplified the harvesting process, and increased work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of high-efficiency picking device for mountain apple, it is related to apple picking technical field, including outer sleeve, the inner side of outer sleeve upper end is provided with inner sleeve, the outside of outer sleeve upper end is provided with rotating lock catch, the upper end of inner sleeve is provided with bevel gear one, the inside of outer sleeve and inner sleeve is provided with rotating mechanism. The utility model is adjusted to the length of device by setting outer sleeve and inner sleeve, the end of inner sleeve is provided with fixed sleeve, fixed sleeve is sleeved on the outside of apple when using, branch is clamped in the through slot of fixed sleeve upper end, rotate the handle of bottom, cutter one and cutter two cut off branch, apple falls into braided tube, since braided tube is elastic and bottom is "U" type structure, it plays the buffering effect to apple, user takes out apple in braided tube from through hole two, picking can be realized without putting down device, greatly improve work efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of apple harvesting technology, specifically a high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples. Background Technology

[0002] Apple trees are deciduous trees, typically reaching up to 15 meters in height, though cultivated trees are usually only 3-5 meters tall. The fruit is generally red, but this varies depending on the variety. Apple fruit is rich in minerals and vitamins, making it one of the most commonly consumed fruits. Special tools are needed for harvesting.

[0003] Most apple picking devices nowadays have a simple structure and lack the ability to cut branches. They require force to pull the apples off the branches, which can easily damage both the apples and the branches. Furthermore, after each harvest, the device needs to be laid down to remove the apples, resulting in low work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a high-efficiency apple picking device for mountainous areas, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art that most apple picking devices have simple structures, lack the function of cutting branches, require force to pull apples off branches during use, which can easily damage apples and branches, and require the device to be laid down to remove apples after each picking, resulting in low work efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples, including an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve provided on the inner side of the upper end of the outer sleeve, a rotary lock provided on the outer side of the upper end of the outer sleeve, a bevel gear provided on the upper end of the inner sleeve, and a rotating mechanism provided inside the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve.

[0006] A fixed sleeve is provided on the outer side of the upper end of the inner sleeve. A through groove is opened at the upper end of the fixed sleeve. A bevel gear and a cutting mechanism are provided on the outer side of the fixed sleeve.

[0007] The lower end of the fixed sleeve is provided with a discharge pipe, the outer side of the outer sleeve is provided with a fixing frame, the inside of the fixing frame is provided with a through hole one and a through hole two, and the lower end of the discharge pipe is provided with a braided tube.

[0008] Preferably, the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are movably connected, and the bevel gear is rotatably connected to the inner sleeve.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a connecting shaft, a connecting sleeve, a handle, a limiting groove, and a torsion spring. The connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the upper end inside the inner sleeve, the connecting sleeve is rotatably connected to the lower end inside the outer sleeve, the handle is rotatably connected to the lower end of the outer sleeve, the limiting groove is opened on the outside of the connecting shaft, and the torsion spring is sleeved and installed on the outside of the first bevel gear.

[0010] Preferably, the handle and the connecting sleeve are fixedly connected, the connecting sleeve is movably connected to the outside of the connecting shaft, the connecting sleeve fits against the inside of the limiting groove, and the connecting shaft and the bevel gear are fixedly connected.

[0011] Preferably, the cutting mechanism includes a movable sleeve, a first cutter, and a second cutter. The movable sleeve is located on the outer side of the upper end of the fixed sleeve, the first cutter is located on the inner side of the through groove, and the second cutter is located on the outer side of the movable sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, the fixed sleeve has an open end away from the inner sleeve, the movable sleeve is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear, the movable sleeve is in contact with the outer side of the fixed sleeve, the first cutter is located on the side of the through groove away from the movable sleeve, the second cutter is located on the side of the movable sleeve close to the through groove, and the second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear.

[0013] Preferably, the first through hole is located on the side of the second through hole away from the outer sleeve, and the braided tube passes through the lower end of the first through hole and is fixedly connected to the second through hole.

[0014] Compared with related technologies, the high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This utility model provides an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve for adjusting the length of the device. The end of the inner sleeve is provided with a fixed sleeve. In use, the fixed sleeve is placed on the outside of the apple, and the branch is stuck in the through groove at the upper end of the fixed sleeve. By turning the handle at the bottom, the first and second cutters cut the branch, and the apple falls into the braided tube. Because the braided tube is elastic and has a "U"-shaped structure at the bottom, it cushions the apple. The user can take the apple out of the braided tube through the second through hole. Harvesting can be achieved without lowering the device, which greatly improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the outer sleeve of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixed sleeve structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Outer sleeve; 2. Inner sleeve; 3. Rotary lock; 4. Bevel gear one; 5. Rotating mechanism; 501. Connecting shaft; 502. Connecting sleeve; 503. Handle; 504. Limiting groove; 505. Torsion spring; 6. Fixed sleeve; 7. Through groove; 8. Bevel gear two; 9. Cutting mechanism; 901. Movable sleeve; 902. Cutter one; 903. Cutter two; 10. Discharge pipe; 11. Fixed frame; 12. Through hole one; 13. Through hole two; 14. Braided tube. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-7 A high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples includes an outer sleeve 1, an inner sleeve 2 provided on the inner side of the upper end of the outer sleeve 1, a rotary lock 3 provided on the outer side of the upper end of the outer sleeve 1, a bevel gear 4 provided on the upper end of the inner sleeve 2, and a rotating mechanism 5 provided inside the outer sleeve 1 and the inner sleeve 2.

[0026] A fixed sleeve 6 is provided on the outer side of the upper end of the inner sleeve 2. A through groove 7 is provided on the upper end of the fixed sleeve 6. A bevel gear 8 and a cutting mechanism 9 are provided on the outer side of the fixed sleeve 6.

[0027] The lower end of the fixed sleeve 6 is provided with a discharge pipe 10, the outer side of the outer sleeve 1 is provided with a fixing frame 11, the inside of the fixing frame 11 is provided with a through hole 12 and a through hole 13, and the lower end of the discharge pipe 10 is provided with a braided tube 14.

[0028] The inner sleeve 2 and the outer sleeve 1 are movably connected, and the bevel gear 4 is rotatably connected to the inner sleeve 2;

[0029] Through hole 12 is located on the side of through hole 2 13 away from the outer sleeve 1, and the braided tube 14 passes through through hole 12 and is fixedly connected to the lower end of through hole 2 13;

[0030] Please see Figure 1-7A high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples also includes a rotating mechanism 5. The rotating mechanism 5 includes a connecting shaft 501, a connecting sleeve 502, a handle 503, a limiting groove 504, and a torsion spring 505. The connecting shaft 501 is rotatably connected to the upper end inside the inner sleeve 2, the connecting sleeve 502 is rotatably connected to the lower end inside the outer sleeve 1, the handle 503 is rotatably connected to the lower end of the outer sleeve 1, the limiting groove 504 is opened on the outside of the connecting shaft 501, and the torsion spring 505 is sleeved and installed on the outside of the bevel gear 4.

[0031] The handle 503 is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve 502. The connecting sleeve 502 is movably connected to the outside of the connecting shaft 501. The connecting sleeve 502 fits against the inside of the limiting groove 504. The connecting shaft 501 is fixedly connected to the bevel gear 4.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the inner sleeve 2 moves along the upper end of the outer sleeve 1 to adjust the length of the device. The rotating lock 3 is rotated to fix the inner sleeve 2. During the movement of the inner sleeve 2, the connecting shaft 501 moves along the connecting sleeve 502. The limiting groove 504 limits the connecting shaft 501. The rotating handle 503 drives the connecting shaft 501 to rotate through the connecting sleeve 502. The connecting shaft 501 drives the bevel gear 4 to rotate.

[0033] Example 2: The cutting mechanism 9 includes a movable sleeve 901, a first cutter 902 and a second cutter 903. The movable sleeve 901 is located on the outer side of the upper end of the fixed sleeve 6, the first cutter 902 is located on the inner side of the through groove 7, and the second cutter 903 is located on the outer side of the movable sleeve 901.

[0034] The fixed sleeve 6 has an open structure at the end away from the inner sleeve 2. The movable sleeve 901 is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear 8. The movable sleeve 901 fits against the outer side of the fixed sleeve 6. The first cutter 902 is located on the side of the through groove 7 away from the movable sleeve 901. The second cutter 903 is located on the side of the movable sleeve 901 close to the through groove 7. The second bevel gear 8 is meshed with the first bevel gear 4.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, bevel gear 4 drives the movable sleeve 901 to rotate via bevel gear 8. Cutter 2 903 rotates with the movable sleeve 901, and together with cutter 1 902, cuts the branches at the through groove 7. The cut apples fall into the braided tube 14 through the discharge pipe 10. Since the braided tube 14 is elastic and has a "U" shaped structure at the bottom, it cushions the apples. The user can take the apples out of the braided tube 14 through the through hole 2 13. The harvesting can be achieved without lowering the device, which greatly improves work efficiency.

[0036] Working principle: The inner sleeve 2 is moved along the upper end of the outer sleeve 1 to adjust the length of the device. The rotating lock 3 is rotated to fix the inner sleeve 2. During the movement of the inner sleeve 2, the connecting shaft 501 moves along the connecting sleeve 502. The limiting groove 504 limits the connecting shaft 501. The user grasps the outer sleeve 1, puts the fixing sleeve 6 on the outside of the apple, and makes the apple branch stuck in the through groove 7. Turning the handle 503 drives the connecting shaft 501 to rotate through the connecting sleeve 502. 01 drives bevel gear 4 to rotate, bevel gear 4 drives movable sleeve 901 to rotate through bevel gear 8, and cutter 2 903 rotates with movable sleeve 901. Together with cutter 1 902, it cuts the branches at the through groove 7. The cut apples fall into braided tube 14 through discharge pipe 10. Because braided tube 14 is elastic and has a "U" shaped structure at the bottom, it cushions the apples. The user can take the apples out of braided tube 14 through through hole 2 13. The picking can be achieved without lowering the device, which greatly improves work efficiency.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0038] 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 high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples, comprising an outer casing (1), characterized in that: An inner sleeve (2) is provided on the inner side of the upper end of the outer sleeve (1), a rotating lock (3) is provided on the outer side of the upper end of the outer sleeve (1), a bevel gear (4) is provided on the upper end of the inner sleeve (2), and a rotating mechanism (5) is provided inside the outer sleeve (1) and the inner sleeve (2). A fixed sleeve (6) is provided on the outer side of the upper end of the inner sleeve (2). A through groove (7) is provided on the upper end of the fixed sleeve (6). A bevel gear (8) and a cutting mechanism (9) are provided on the outer side of the fixed sleeve (6). The lower end of the fixed sleeve (6) is provided with a discharge pipe (10), the outer side of the outer sleeve (1) is provided with a fixing frame (11), the inside of the fixing frame (11) is provided with a through hole one (12) and a through hole two (13), and the lower end of the discharge pipe (10) is provided with a braided tube (14).

2. The high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sleeve (2) and the outer sleeve (1) are movably connected, and the bevel gear (4) and the inner sleeve (2) are rotatably connected.

3. The high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (5) includes a connecting shaft (501), a connecting sleeve (502), a handle (503), a limiting groove (504), and a torsion spring (505). The connecting shaft (501) is rotatably connected to the upper end inside the inner sleeve (2), the connecting sleeve (502) is rotatably connected to the lower end inside the outer sleeve (1), the handle (503) is rotatably connected to the lower end of the outer sleeve (1), the limiting groove (504) is opened on the outside of the connecting shaft (501), and the torsion spring (505) is sleeved and installed on the outside of the bevel gear (4).

4. A high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples according to claim 3, characterized in that: The handle (503) is fixedly connected to the connecting sleeve (502), the connecting sleeve (502) is movably connected to the outside of the connecting shaft (501), the connecting sleeve (502) is fitted to the inside of the limiting groove (504), and the connecting shaft (501) is fixedly connected to the bevel gear (4).

5. A high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting mechanism (9) includes a movable sleeve (901), a first cutter (902) and a second cutter (903). The movable sleeve (901) is located on the outer side of the upper end of the fixed sleeve (6), the first cutter (902) is located on the inner side of the through groove (7), and the second cutter (903) is located on the outer side of the movable sleeve (901).

6. A high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixed sleeve (6) has an open structure at one end away from the inner sleeve (2). The movable sleeve (901) is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear (8). The movable sleeve (901) is in contact with the outer side of the fixed sleeve (6). The first cutter (902) is located on the side of the through groove (7) away from the movable sleeve (901). The second cutter (903) is located on the side of the movable sleeve (901) close to the through groove (7). The second bevel gear (8) is meshed with the first bevel gear (4).

7. A high-efficiency harvesting device for mountain apples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first through hole (12) is located on the side of the second through hole (13) away from the outer sleeve (1), and the braided tube (14) passes through the first through hole (12) and is fixedly connected to the lower end of the second through hole (13).