Hand-held seed pickup device for negative pressure suction soft capsules
By linking the negative pressure suction soft capsule with the gripping claws, the problem of damage and slippage when picking up seeds with traditional tweezers is solved, achieving flexible gripping and dynamic adjustment, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of seed picking.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INST OF COTTON RES CHINESE ACAD OF AGRI SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seed grasping technology, specifically a handheld seed grasping device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule. Background Technology
[0002] Seeds are the reproductive bodies of plants, composed of the seed coat, embryo, and endosperm. They serve the function of perpetuating the species and are widely used in agriculture (foods, oilseeds, cotton), medicine (such as almonds), industry (oil extraction, cosmetic raw materials), and ecological restoration. In scenarios such as seed screening, sorting, transplanting, or laboratory research, seeds must be handled precisely to avoid damaging their fragile structure or slipping due to their smooth surface, thereby ensuring germination rate and operational efficiency.
[0003] Currently, in the process of seed screening, sorting, or transplantation, traditional tools mostly use tweezers to pick up seeds. However, when tweezers pick up seeds, the hard gripper directly contacts the seeds, which can easily cause mechanical damage. Moreover, for seeds with smooth surfaces or irregular shapes, the tweezers are prone to slipping due to insufficient friction, resulting in low operating efficiency. In addition, the gripping opening of traditional tweezers is fixed, making it difficult to flexibly adjust the gripping range, which leads to the need to frequently change tools for seeds with large differences in size. To address this, we propose a handheld seed picking device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a handheld seed gripping device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule. Through the linkage design of three sets of flexible leather soft capsules and gripping claws, the gripping claws wrap around the seed surface, avoiding damage from hard contact. The inner diameter of the gripping claws can be dynamically adjusted through the radial movement structure of the slider and slide rail. The flexible material of the leather soft capsules and the anti-slip strip design significantly improve the friction, thus solving the problems mentioned above.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule, comprising a handle, a mounting plate fixedly connected to the top of the handle, a mounting box provided on the mounting plate, an electromagnetic valve installed inside the mounting box, one end of the electromagnetic valve fixedly connected to a main air pipe, and the other end of the electromagnetic valve fixedly connected to three sets of bronchial tubes, three sets of sliding grooves I provided on the top of the mounting box, each of the three sets of sliding grooves I having a slider slidably connected inside, and a slide rail fixedly connected to the side wall of each sliding groove I, a second sliding groove provided on the side of each slider, and a slide rail slidably connected to the second sliding groove, each of the three sets of sliders having a clamping claw fixedly installed on the top, and a leather soft capsule fixedly connected between each pair of the three sets of clamping claws, with the top end of each bronchial tube fixedly connected to the bottom of the leather soft capsule.
[0006] Preferably, the top of the mounting plate is provided with several slots, and the bottom of the mounting box is fixedly connected with several buckles, which are engaged with the slots.
[0007] Preferably, pressure sensors are installed on the inner surfaces of all three sets of gripping claws.
[0008] Preferably, the inner surfaces of the three sets of clamping claws are all fixedly connected with several anti-slip strips.
[0009] Preferably, a switch button is installed on the front side of the handle, and a relay is installed on the inner front side of the handle.
[0010] Preferably, an adjustment knob is installed on the left side of the handle.
[0011] Preferably, a placement slot is provided on the right side of the handle, and the main air tube is snapped into the placement slot.
[0012] Preferably, a battery is installed on the inner bottom side of the handle, and a charging port is provided at the bottom of the handle.
[0013] Preferably, a plurality of anti-slip strips are fixedly connected to the rear side of the handle.
[0014] Preferably, an LED light is installed in the center of the top side of the mounting box.
[0015] This invention provides a handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:
[0016] 1. This handheld seed gripping device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule uses a linkage design of three sets of flexible leather soft capsules and gripping claws. It uses negative pressure to suction and shrink the soft capsules, so that the gripping claws wrap around the seed surface and avoid damage from hard contact. It is especially suitable for tender or fragile seeds.
[0017] 2. This handheld seed gripping device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule can dynamically adjust the inner diameter of the gripping claw through the radial movement structure of the slider and slide rail. With the feedback of the pressure sensor, it can achieve precise adaptation to seeds of different sizes and improve the flexibility of operation.
[0018] 3. This handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule significantly improves friction through the flexible material of the leather soft capsule and the anti-slip strip design, effectively preventing smooth seeds from slipping out. At the same time, the LED light assists in precise operation in low-light environments. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the main body of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the mounting box of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting box of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the handle of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0024] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Handle; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Mounting box; 4. Clamping claw; 5. Leather soft pouch; 6. Anti-slip strip one; 7. Pressure sensor; 8. Switch button; 9. Placement slot; 10. Main air tube; 11. Anti-slip strip two; 12. Adjustment knob; 13. LED light; 14. Slide one; 15. Solenoid valve; 16. Bronchial tube; 17. Slot; 18. Relay; 19. Battery; 20. Charging port; 21. Slide rail; 22. Slider; 23. Slide two; 24. Buckle. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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.
[0027] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a handheld seed grasping device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule, including a handle 1, a mounting plate 2 fixedly connected to the top of the handle 1, a mounting box 3 set on the mounting plate 2, a solenoid valve 15 installed inside the mounting box 3, one end of the solenoid valve 15 fixedly connected to the main air pipe 10, and the other end of the solenoid valve 15 fixedly connected to three sets of bronchial tubes 16, three sets of sliding grooves 14 opened on the top of the mounting box 3, each set of sliding grooves 14 has a slider 22 slidably connected inside, and a slide rail 21 fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding groove 14, a second sliding groove 23 opened on the side of the slider 22, and the slide rail 21 slidably connected to the second sliding groove 23, a clamping claw 4 fixedly installed on the top of each of the three sets of sliders 22, and a leather soft capsule 5 fixedly connected between each pair of the three sets of clamping claws 4, and the top end of the bronchial tube 16 fixedly connected to the bottom of the leather soft capsule 5.
[0028] When using this handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule, the mounting plate 2 at the top of the handle 1 is fixed to the mounting box 3. One end of the solenoid valve 15 inside the mounting box 3 is connected to the main air pipe 10, and the other end is connected to three sets of bronchial pipes 16. When the solenoid valve 15 is activated, the negative pressure gas introduced by the main air pipe 10 enters the bottom of the soft capsule 5 through the three sets of bronchial pipes 16, causing the soft capsule 5 to contract and generate radial inward pulling force. The three sets of sliders 22 slide along the three sets of sliding grooves 14 at the top of the mounting box 3. At the same time, the slide rail 21 is embedded in the sliding groove 23 on the side of the slider 22 to ensure that the slider 22 moves accurately towards the center. The three sets of clamping claws 4 fixed at the top of the slider 22 contract synchronously, and the soft capsule 5 between the two clamping claws 4 forms a clamping space to wrap the seeds.
[0029] The top of the mounting plate 2 has several slots 17, and the bottom of the mounting box 3 is fixedly connected with several buckles 24. The buckles 24 are engaged with the slots 17, and the buckles 24 at the bottom of the mounting box 3 are engaged with the slots 17 at the top of the mounting plate 2, so as to realize the quick disassembly and replacement of the mounting box 3.
[0030] Pressure sensors 7 are installed on the inner sides of the three sets of gripping claws 4. The pressure sensors 7 installed on the inner sides of the three sets of gripping claws 4 detect the gripping force in real time and feed the signal back to the control system to prevent the seeds from being damaged due to excessive gripping.
[0031] Several anti-slip strips 6 are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the three sets of gripping claws 4. The anti-slip strips 6 on the inner side of the gripping claws 4 increase friction and effectively prevent smooth seeds from slipping off during the gripping process.
[0032] A switch button 8 is installed on the front side of the handle 1, and a relay 18 is installed on the front side inside the handle 1. The switch button 8 on the front side of the handle 1 controls the on / off state of the relay 18, and opens and closes the solenoid valve 15 through an electrical signal to realize the opening and closing of the negative pressure.
[0033] An adjustment knob 12 is installed on the left side of the handle 1. The adjustment knob 12 on the left side of the handle 1 is used to adjust the negative pressure intensity and optimize the gripping effect of different seeds.
[0034] A placement slot 9 is provided on the right side of the handle 1. The main air pipe 10 is snapped into the placement slot 9 on the right side of the handle 1 to fix the position of the air passage and prevent bending or loosening during use.
[0035] A battery 19 is installed on the bottom inside the handle 1. A charging port 20 is provided at the bottom of the handle 1. The main air tube 10 is snapped into the placement slot 9 on the right side of the handle 1 to fix the air passage position and prevent bending or loosening during use.
[0036] Several anti-slip strips 11 are fixedly connected to the rear side of the handle 1. The anti-slip strips 11 on the rear side of the handle 1 improve the grip stability during operation and reduce the risk of slipping.
[0037] An LED light 13 is installed on the top center of the mounting box 3. The LED light 13 on the top center of the mounting box 3 is powered by a battery 19 and provides clear illumination for seed picking in low light conditions.
[0038] The following describes the specific operation process of a handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule provided by this utility model in grasping seeds.
[0039] When using this handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule, the buckle 24 at the bottom of the mounting box 3 engages with the slot 17 on the mounting plate 2 at the top of the handle 1, thereby fixing the mounting box 3. One end of the solenoid valve 15 inside the mounting box 3 is connected to the main air pipe 10, and the other end is connected to three sets of bronchial pipes 16. The switch button 8 on the front of the handle 1 controls the on / off of the relay 18, and the solenoid valve 15 is opened and closed by an electrical signal to realize the opening and closing of the negative pressure.
[0040] When the solenoid valve 15 is activated, the negative pressure gas introduced by the main air pipe 10 enters the bottom of the cortical soft bag 5 through the three sets of bronchial pipes 16, causing the cortical soft bag 5 to contract and generate radial inward pulling force. The three sets of sliders 22 slide along the three sets of sliding grooves 14 on the top of the mounting box 3. At the same time, the slide rail 21 is embedded in the sliding groove 23 on the side of the slider 22 to ensure that the slider 22 moves accurately towards the center. The three sets of clamping claws 4 fixed on the top of the slider 22 contract synchronously. The cortical soft bag 5 between the two sets of clamping claws 4 forms a clamping space to wrap the seeds. The pressure sensor 7 installed on the inner side of the three sets of clamping claws 4 detects the clamping force in real time and feeds the signal back to the control system. The adjustment knob 12 on the left side of the handle 1 is used to adjust the negative pressure intensity, optimize the clamping effect of different seeds, and prevent the seeds from being damaged due to excessive clamping.
[0041] 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.
[0042] 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 handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule, comprising a handle (1), characterized in that: A mounting plate (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the handle (1). A mounting box (3) is provided on the mounting plate (2). A solenoid valve (15) is installed inside the mounting box (3). One end of the solenoid valve (15) is fixedly connected to the main air pipe (10), and the other end of the solenoid valve (15) is fixedly connected to three sets of branch air pipes (16). Three sets of sliding grooves (14) are provided on the top of the mounting box (3). The interiors of the three sets of sliding grooves (14) are slidably connected. There is a slider (22), and a slide rail (21) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first slide groove (14). The second slide groove (23) is opened on the side of the slider (22). The slide rail (21) is slidably connected to the second slide groove (23). The top of each of the three sets of sliders (22) is fixedly installed with a clamping claw (4). Each pair of the three sets of clamping claws (4) is fixedly connected with a cortical soft bag (5). The top end of the bronchus (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cortical soft bag (5).
2. The handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the mounting plate (2) is provided with several slots (17), and the bottom of the mounting box (3) is fixedly connected with several buckles (24), which are engaged in the slots (17).
3. The handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: Pressure sensors (7) are installed on the inner surfaces of all three sets of gripping claws (4).
4. The handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sides of the three sets of clamping claws (4) are all fixedly connected with several anti-slip strips (6).
5. The handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: A switch button (8) is installed on the front side of the handle (1), and a relay (18) is installed on the front side inside the handle (1).
6. The handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjustment knob (12) is installed on the left side of the handle (1).
7. The handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (1) has a placement slot (9) on its right side, and the main air pipe (10) is snapped into the placement slot (9).
8. The handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery (19) is installed on the bottom inside of the handle (1), and a charging port (20) is provided at the bottom of the handle (1).
9. The handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several anti-slip strips (11) are fixedly connected to the rear side of the handle (1).
10. The handheld seed-grabbing device with a negative pressure suction soft capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that: An LED light (13) is installed on the top center of the mounting box (3).