A vibrating fruit picker
By using the vibration of an eccentric wheel to generate vibration, combined with the design of hydraulic push rods and elastic components, the problem of damage to the roots of fruit trees caused by existing fruit pickers is solved, achieving efficient and low-damage fruit picking.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BUTUO TRANSMISSION CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing tractors equipped with fruit pickers damage the roots of fruit trees during towing operations, resulting in low picking efficiency, many missed fruits, and a small operating range, which cannot meet the picking needs of high-yield trees.
Design a vibratory fruit picker that uses a high-speed rotating eccentric wheel to generate vibration, and uses a clamp to hold the tree trunk for picking. The design of hydraulic push rod and elastic element avoids damage to the roots of the fruit tree. It is operated by installing it on the arm of an excavator.
It enables efficient harvesting without affecting the roots of fruit trees, reduces missed fruit, expands the operating range, improves harvesting efficiency, and simplifies equipment maintenance and repair.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, and more specifically, it relates to a vibrating fruit picker. Background Technology
[0002] Tractors equipped with fruit pickers perform dragging operations, which damage the roots of fruit trees and affect fruit yield. Existing fruit pickers use a reciprocating dragging operation, causing irreversible damage to the trunk and roots during operation. This can result in minor issues like trunk breakage and root loosening, or even tree death. Furthermore, reciprocating dragging fruit pickers have low picking efficiency, resulting in many missed fruits; the damage to the fruit trees is exacerbated when the dragging amplitude is large; and the operating range is small, leading to poor overall performance. Therefore, this utility model proposes a vibrating fruit picker. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a vibrating fruit picker.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows: The vibrating fruit picker of this utility model includes a front end plate and a rear end plate. A fixed column is connected between the rear end plate and the front end plate. Two fruit picking claws arranged symmetrically on the left and right are rotatably connected between the front end plate and the rear end plate. Each fruit picking claw is provided with a claw tail and a claw head. Each fruit picking claw is matched with a hydraulic push rod. One end of the hydraulic push rod is hinged to the front end plate or the rear end plate, and the other end is hinged to the claw tail. A mounting frame is provided on the front side of the front end plate or the rear side of the rear end plate. An elastic element is connected between the mounting frame and the front end plate or the rear end plate. A vibration motor is provided on the front end plate or the rear end plate.
[0005] The present invention is further configured such that: the vibration motor includes a hydraulic motor, and an eccentric wheel for controlling rotation is connected to the output shaft of the hydraulic motor.
[0006] The present invention is further configured such that: the mounting bracket is mounted on the front side of the front end plate, the elastic element is disposed between the mounting bracket and the front end plate, and the vibration motor is disposed on the front end plate.
[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the elastic element is a soft rubber column with one end connected to the front end plate and the other end connected to the mounting bracket.
[0008] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0009] 1. The vibrating fruit picker of this invention is positioned far from the roots of the fruit trees during operation, so it has no impact on the roots of the fruit trees;
[0010] 2. The vibrating fruit picker of this invention uses the regular high-speed rotation of an eccentric wheel to generate vibration. The vibration amplitude is small and will not cause damage to the trunk or roots of the tree.
[0011] 3. The vibrating fruit picker of this invention has high picking efficiency and low fruit leakage;
[0012] 4. The vibrating fruit picker of this invention is installed at the front end of the excavator boom, with a wide working range and high lifting height;
[0013] 5. The vibrating fruit picker of this invention only needs to be applied to the trunk of the tree holding the fruit during operation, with minimal impact on other trunks and roots;
[0014] 6. The vibrating fruit picker of this invention is simple to maintain and repair. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below in conjunction with specific examples. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are only for further illustrating the features and advantages of this utility model, and not for limiting the patent claims of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.
[0020] Example 1
[0021] See Figures 1 to 3As shown, the vibrating fruit picker involved in this embodiment includes a front plate 1 and a rear plate 2. A fixed column 3 is connected between the rear plate 2 and the front plate 1. Two fruit picking claws 4 arranged symmetrically on the left and right are rotatably connected between the front plate 1 and the rear plate 2. The fruit picking claws 4 are provided with claw tails 401 and claw heads 402. Each fruit picking claw 4 is matched with a hydraulic push rod 5. One end of the hydraulic push rod 5 is hinged to the front plate 1 or the rear plate 2, and the other end is hinged to the claw tail 401. A mounting frame 6 is provided on the front side of the front plate 1. An elastic element 7 is connected between the mounting frame 6 and the front plate 1. The elastic element 7 is a soft rubber column with one end connected to the front plate and the other end connected to the mounting frame. A vibration motor 8 is provided on the front plate between the mounting frame 6 and the front plate 1. The vibration motor 8 includes a hydraulic motor 801. An eccentric wheel 802 for controlling rotation is driven connected to the output shaft of the hydraulic motor 801.
[0022] In this implementation scheme, the vibratory fruit picker is typically installed on an excavator (wheeled excavator). The excavator vibratory fruit picker is installed at the front end of the excavator boom and controlled by the excavator's hydraulic system. It is simple to operate, has a wide working range, and is highly mobile, and can pick nuts such as ginkgo, red dates, chestnuts, and walnuts.
[0023] Working principle: The high-speed rotation of the eccentric wheel generates excitation force, which is used to hold the tree trunk with a clamp (i.e., fruit-picking claw) to meet the needs of picking nuts.
[0024] The vibratory fruit picker of this invention generates excitation force through the high-speed rotation of an eccentric wheel, and the vibration of the main body on the excavator is relieved by shock-absorbing rubber. A clamp holds the tree trunk to pick nearby nuts. It is simple to maintain, easy to repair, has a large operating range, comprehensive functions, and strong practicality.
[0025] Unless otherwise specified, in this utility model, terms such as "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the actual orientation or positional relationship shown. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe orientation or positional relationships in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood in conjunction with the embodiments and according to the specific circumstances.
[0026] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" in this utility model 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 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.
[0027] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.
Claims
1. A vibrating fruit picker, comprising a front end plate and a rear end plate, wherein a fixed post connects the rear end plate to the front end plate, characterized in that: Two fruit-picking claws arranged symmetrically on the left and right are rotatably connected between the front end plate and the rear end plate. Each fruit-picking claw is provided with a claw tail and a claw head. Each fruit-picking claw is matched with a hydraulic push rod. One end of the hydraulic push rod is hinged to the front end plate or the rear end plate, and the other end is hinged to the claw tail. A mounting frame is provided on the front side of the front end plate or the rear side of the rear end plate. An elastic element is connected between the mounting frame and the front end plate or the rear end plate. A vibration motor is provided on the front end plate or the rear end plate.
2. The vibrating fruit picker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vibration motor includes a hydraulic motor, and an eccentric wheel that controls the rotation is connected to the output shaft of the hydraulic motor.
3. The vibrating fruit picker according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The mounting bracket is installed on the front side of the front end plate, the elastic element is located between the mounting bracket and the front end plate, and the vibration motor is located on the front end plate.
4. The vibrating fruit picker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic element is a soft rubber column with one end connected to the front end plate and the other end connected to the mounting bracket.