A dust collection amount reminding mechanism and garden tool

By using a chip collection reminder mechanism, which combines a rotating body and an elastic body, garden tools can automatically stop and sound an alarm when the amount of chips reaches a certain level. This solves the problem of existing technologies failing to provide timely reminders when chip accumulation increases, thus improving the efficiency and safety of the tools.

CN224346019UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12ZHEJIANG YAT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG YAT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing garden tools cannot provide intuitive and effective alerts when there is excessive debris, making it impossible to shut them off and clean them up in time, thus affecting the crushing effect.

Method used

Design a chip collection amount reminder mechanism. The chip collection container's own weight drives a rotating body to trigger a switch, achieving automatic shutdown and triggering an alarm. An elastic body provides the triggering force. When the chip collection container reaches a certain weight, it contacts or disengages from the switch, controlling the tool's working status.

🎯Benefits of technology

It automatically stops the machine and alerts the user when the amount of debris reaches the cleaning limit, ensuring timely cleaning of the tools and improving crushing efficiency and ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of gardens tools, specifically disclose a kind of chip collection quantity reminding mechanism, comprising: support body;Rotatable setting on the rotator of support body;With the elastic body connected with rotator;Located on the switch of rotator rotation path, the elastic body provides the elastic force that rotator touches switch or leaves apart switch;With to collect the chip collection container of chip;Wherein, the chip collection container is detachably arranged on support body, and chip collection container at least part abuts on the upper end of rotator, when chip collection container reaches certain weight, chip collection container can drive rotator to overcome the elastic force of elastic body, in turn make rotator touch switch or remove the touch of switch.The utility model automatically stops when the quantity of internal chip reaches cleaning quantity, can also cooperate with the corresponding alarm to remind, it is convenient for user to clean in time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of garden tool technology, specifically to a chip collection reminder mechanism and a corresponding garden tool. Background Technology

[0002] Garden tools, such as wood chippers, can easily affect the normal crushing and output effect when the amount of debris gradually increases during the crushing process, requiring timely cleaning. Patent No. CN220835838U discloses a crushing device for natural plant processing, which uses sensors, alarms, and distance sensors to understand the storage status inside the receiving box. However, this mode is not able to provide intuitive and effective reminders of excessive debris accumulation, nor can it promptly shut down the device or remind the user to clean the debris box, thus having shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a chip collection amount reminder mechanism to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model is a chip collection amount reminder mechanism, comprising:

[0006] Support structure;

[0007] A rotatable rotating body mounted on a support.

[0008] An elastic body connected to a rotating body;

[0009] A switch located on the rotation path of a rotating body, wherein the elastic body provides an elastic force for the rotating body to actuate or disengage from the switch;

[0010] A debris collection container used to collect debris;

[0011] The chip collection container is detachably mounted on the support body, and at least part of the chip collection container abuts against the upper end of the rotating body. When the chip collection container reaches a certain weight, the chip collection container can drive the rotating body to overcome the elastic force of the elastic body, thereby causing the rotating body to activate or deactivate the switch.

[0012] Furthermore, the switch is positioned above the chip collection container, and the rotating body, under the action of the elastic body, can push the chip collection container into contact with the switch, thereby activating the switch.

[0013] Furthermore, the switch is located below the rotating body, and the rotating body can overcome the elastic force of the elastic body under the action of a chip collection container of a certain weight, and then contact the switch to activate it.

[0014] Furthermore, an extension arm is provided at the connection between the rotating body and the elastic body, and the extension arm is used to contact the switch.

[0015] Furthermore, the support body is provided with a receiving groove, and the rotating body and the elastic body are disposed on the receiving groove.

[0016] Furthermore, the rotating body can raise one end of the chip collection container and make the chip collection container tilted. As the chip collection container gradually becomes heavier, the chip collection container can apply force to the rotating body and gradually tend to be horizontal.

[0017] Furthermore, a garden tool includes a lower frame and an upper working body mounted on the lower frame, the upper working body being used to break objects therein and form debris, and also includes the aforementioned debris collection reminder mechanism.

[0018] Furthermore, a chip collection reminder mechanism is located below the upper working body, and the chip collection container is used to collect chips from the upper working body.

[0019] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] This invention uses the weight of the chip collection container to determine whether the rotating body contacts the switch. When the weight reaches a certain level, i.e., when the amount of internal chips reaches the cleaning limit, the machine automatically stops. It can also be used with a corresponding alarm to remind users to clean in a timely manner. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of the garden tool in Example 1;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the garden tools in Example 1;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the garden tool in Example 2. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the garden tool in this embodiment conventionally includes a lower frame 1 and an upper working body 2 set on the lower frame 1. The upper working body 2 is used to crush objects inside and form debris. The lower frame 1 is used to support the upper working body 2. The upper working body 2 has an inlet 201 at the upper end for materials such as branches to enter, a crushing tool inside, and an outlet at the lower end for crushed debris to fall out.

[0028] Specifically, a chip collection reminder mechanism is provided below the upper working body 2. It mainly consists of a support body 10, a rotating body 20 rotatably mounted on the support body 10, an elastic body 30 connected to the rotating body 20, a switch 40 located on the rotation path of the rotating body 20, and a chip collection container 50 for collecting chips. The elastic body 30 provides the elastic force for the rotating body 20 to trigger the switch 40. Here, one end of the rotating body 20 is rotatably connected to the support body 10 through a shaft, and the other end is connected to the elastic body 30, which is a spring structure.

[0029] The chip collection container 50 is detachably mounted on the support body 10, and at least part of the chip collection container 50 abuts against the upper end of the rotating body 20. When the chip collection container 50 reaches a certain weight, the chip collection container 50 can drive the rotating body 20 to overcome the elastic force of the elastic body 30, thereby causing the rotating body 20 to release the contact with the switch 40.

[0030] Here, the switch 40 is located above the chip collection container 50, specifically at the lower edge of the upper working body 2. Under the action of the elastic body 30, the rotating body 20 can push the chip collection container 50 to contact the switch 40 and then trigger the switch 40, that is, the switch 40 is in the normally closed state. At this time, the entire circuit is connected and the upper working body 2 is in the open working state.

[0031] Meanwhile, a receiving groove 11 is provided inside the support body 10, and the rotating body 20 and the elastic body 30 are disposed on the receiving groove 11 to provide a certain installation space.

[0032] The support body 10 is mounted on the lower frame 1 and can be located on one or both sides of the chip collection container 50. The upper edge of the chip collection container 50 extends outward to form an extension edge structure. The chip collection container 50 is inserted into the support body 10 from one end of the lower frame 1, and the extension edge contacts the support body. When it moves to the position of the rotating body 20,

[0033] When the chip collection container 50 is empty, its weight is less than the elastic force of the elastic body 30. The end of the chip collection container 50 that contacts the rotating body 20 is lifted, while the other end is supported on the support body 10, causing the chip collection container 50 to tilt. As the chip collection container 50 gradually increases in debris, the elastic body 30 is gradually compressed, and the rotating body 20 rotates until the chip collection container 50 reaches a certain weight, that is, when the amount of debris reaches the alarm level, the chip collection container 50 gradually tends to a horizontal state until the chip collection container 50 is disengaged from the switch 40, the entire circuit is disconnected, and the upper working body 2 stops working. At the same time, a buzzer alarm or indicator light flashing can be used to remind the user.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the difference from embodiment 1 is that the switch 40 is located below the rotating body 20 and is specifically installed on the support body 10. The support body 10 has an opening at a corresponding position to expose the actuation position of the switch 40. Under the action of the chip collection container 50 of a certain weight, the rotating body 20 can overcome the elastic force of the elastic body 30 and then contact the switch 40 to activate the switch 40.

[0036] Meanwhile, at the lower end of the rotating body 20, specifically at the connection point with the elastic body 30, an extension arm 21 is provided. The extension arm 21 is located inside the elastic body 30 and is used to contact the switch 40.

[0037] Therefore, under the action of the elastic body 30, the extension arm 21 is lifted up and does not contact the switch 40, that is, the switch 40 is in the normally open state, the whole machine circuit is connected, and when the amount of debris reaches the alarm amount, the debris collection container 50 drives the extension arm 21 on the rotating body 20 to press down to the switch until the switch is closed and the whole machine stops working.

[0038] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A chip collection amount reminder mechanism, characterized in that, include: Support (10); A rotatable rotating body (20) is mounted on the support (10); An elastic body (30) connected to the rotating body (20); A switch (40) located on the rotation path of the rotating body (20), wherein the elastic body (30) provides an elastic force for the rotating body (20) to actuate or disengage from the switch (40); A debris collection container (50) for collecting debris; The chip collection container (50) is detachably mounted on the support body (10), and at least part of the chip collection container (50) abuts against the upper end of the rotating body (20). When the chip collection container (50) reaches a certain weight, the chip collection container (50) can drive the rotating body (20) to overcome the elastic force of the elastic body (30), thereby causing the rotating body (20) to activate the switch (40) or deactivate the switch (40).

2. The chip collection amount reminder mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch (40) is positioned above the chip collection container (50). The rotating body (20) can push the chip collection container (50) to contact the switch (40) under the action of the elastic body (30), thereby triggering the switch (40).

3. The chip collection amount reminder mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch (40) is located below the rotating body (20). The rotating body (20) can overcome the elastic force of the elastic body (30) under the action of the chip collection container (50) of a certain weight, and then contact the switch (40) to activate the switch (40).

4. The chip collection amount reminder mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: An extension arm (21) is provided at the connection between the rotating body (20) and the elastic body (30), and the extension arm (21) is used to contact the switch (40).

5. A chip collection quantity reminder mechanism according to any one of claims 2-3, characterized in that: The support (10) is provided with a receiving groove (11), and the rotating body (20) and the elastic body (30) are disposed on the receiving groove (11).

6. A chip collection amount reminder mechanism according to any one of claims 2-3, characterized in that: The rotating body (20) can raise one end of the chip collection container (50) and make the chip collection container (50) tilted. When the chip collection container (50) gradually becomes heavier, the chip collection container (50) can apply force to the rotating body (20) and gradually tend to be horizontal.

7. A garden tool, comprising a lower frame (1) and an upper working body (2) disposed on the lower frame (1), the upper working body (2) being used to break objects therein and form debris, characterized in that: It also includes the chip collection amount reminder mechanism as described in any one of claims 2-4.

8. A garden tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: The chip collection reminder mechanism is located below the upper working body (2), and the chip collection container (50) is used to collect chips from the upper working body (2).

9. A garden tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: The switch (40) is used to control whether the upper working body (2) is in operation.