Garden engineering vehicle hopper
By designing support rods and shock-absorbing devices on the garden engineering vehicle to protect the root ball, and combining hydraulic cylinders and sliding seat rope systems to fix the trees, the problem of loose root balls was solved, and the survival rate of the trees was improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG CHANGPENG AGRI & FORESTRY MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing landscaping vehicles lack protective measures for the root balls of landscape trees, causing the root balls to easily loosen during transportation and affecting the survival rate of the trees.
A truck bed for a landscaping project was designed, which includes multiple first partitions and inclined support rods. The top of the support rods has a support plate and a shock-absorbing spring to support and buffer the vibration of the root ball. A hydraulic cylinder drives a horizontal plate to tilt and support the tree trunk, preventing the tree crown from contacting the ground. A sliding seat and rope system strengthen the fixation of the tree.
It effectively protects the root ball, reduces the impact of vibration, prevents trees from shifting, and improves the survival rate of trees.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of garden engineering vehicles, specifically relating to a truck bed for garden engineering vehicles. Background Technology
[0002] Landscape engineering is the artistic expression of landscaping elements such as topography, rocks, trees, flowers, plants, architectural features, and road paving within a specific area. Engineering vehicles are often used in landscape engineering to transport and transplant trees.
[0003] When transplanting landscape trees, the roots need to be wrapped with a soil ball to improve the survival rate. Current landscaping vehicles lack protective measures for the soil ball; if the soil ball is not properly wrapped, it is easily loosened by vibration during transport, which is detrimental to the tree's survival. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a truck bed for garden engineering vehicles that addresses the shortcomings of the prior art. This truck bed has a simple structure, is easy to use, can effectively protect the root ball and crown of landscape trees, and is conducive to improving the survival rate of landscape trees. It can be widely applied.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a truck bed for a garden engineering vehicle, characterized in that it includes a truck bed installed on an engineering vehicle, the engineering vehicle is also equipped with a hoisting device, a plurality of first partitions are fixedly installed parallel inside the truck bed, the first partitions divide one side of the truck bed into a plurality of storage compartments, the storage compartments are used to place the roots of landscape trees, sleeves are fixedly installed obliquely on both sides of the storage compartments, support rods are slidably installed inside the sleeves, support plates are fixedly installed at the top of the support rods, shock-absorbing springs are also provided inside the sleeves, one end of the shock-absorbing springs is fixedly connected to the support rods, the other end of the shock-absorbing springs is fixedly connected to the first partitions, and a second partition perpendicular to the first partitions is also fixedly installed inside the truck bed.
[0006] The root ball of the landscape tree is placed between two inclined support plates. The two inclined support plates support the root ball. When the construction vehicle is running, the bumpy ground causes it to shake and vibrate. The vibration is transmitted to the shock-absorbing spring and partially absorbed by the shock-absorbing spring, reducing the amplitude of the vibration on the root ball and protecting the root ball.
[0007] The second partition is provided with a groove for supporting the tree trunk. The groove can limit the position of the tree trunk, making it easier to place landscape trees and preventing them from shifting.
[0008] Preferably, multiple hydraulic cylinders are vertically fixedly installed inside the truck bed. A horizontal plate is hinged to the top of each hydraulic cylinder. This horizontal plate and the first partition are located on opposite sides of the second partition. The horizontal plate supports the trunk of the tree near the crown. The extension and retraction of the hydraulic cylinders raises and lowers the horizontal plate, causing the tree to tilt and raising one side of the crown, preventing damage to the crown from contact with the ground. Simultaneously, the tilted tree shifts its center of gravity, making the root side, i.e., the root ball, more stable and less prone to movement.
[0009] When transporting trees with smaller canopies, horizontal boards may not be used to prevent the canopies from becoming too tall and exceeding the height limit.
[0010] Preferably, the truck bed is slidably mounted on both sides along its length, a crossbar is fixedly mounted between the crossbars, a sliding sleeve is slidably mounted on the crossbar, and a rope loop for fixing the tree trunk is provided on the sliding sleeve. The tree trunk is tied tightly by passing the rope loop around it, and the two ends of the rope loop are tied to strengthen the fixing effect on the tree.
[0011] Preferably, the sliding block and the sliding sleeve are respectively threaded with positioning bolts, which can be used to fix the sliding block to the truck bed and the sliding sleeve to the crossbar to prevent the sliding block and the sliding sleeve from moving and causing the trees to shift.
[0012] Preferably, a rope tube is fixedly installed on the sliding sleeve, and a conical plug that cooperates with the rope tube is slidably disposed on the rope sleeve. The conical plug can be inserted into the rope tube, so that the rope sleeve cannot move relative to the rope tube, thereby fixing the tree.
[0013] Preferably, the support plate and the cross plate are provided with protective pads to protect the trees.
[0014] This utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0015] This utility model features a storage compartment at the front of the truck bed, with inclined support rods on both sides inside the compartment. A support plate is fixedly installed at the top of each support rod to support the root ball of the tree. A shock-absorbing spring is connected to the bottom of the support rod to buffer vibrations from the truck bed and protect the root ball. A hydraulic cylinder is located at the rear of the truck bed. The hydraulic cylinder pushes a horizontal plate upward, which tilts the tree trunk, causing the crown to rise and preventing damage from contact with the ground. This improves the survival rate of landscape trees. The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, further illustrates this utility model. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the engineering vehicle in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the truck bed in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage compartment structure in this utility model.
[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0020] 1—Engineering vehicle; 2—Lifting device; 3—Cargo bed; 4—First partition; 5—Storage compartment; 6—Sleeve; 7—Support rod; 8—Support plate; 9—Shock-absorbing spring; 10—Second partition; 11—Hydraulic cylinder; 12—Horizontal plate; 13—Slide seat; 14—Horizontal bar; 15—Sliding sleeve; 16—Rope loop; 17—Rope tube; 18—Conical plug. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0022] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0023] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a truck bed for a landscaping engineering vehicle, including a truck bed 3 mounted on an engineering vehicle 1. The engineering vehicle 1 is also equipped with a hoisting device 2. Multiple first partitions 4 are fixedly installed parallel to each other inside the truck bed 3. The first partitions 4 divide one side of the truck bed 3 into multiple storage compartments 5. The storage compartments 5 are used to place the roots of landscape trees. Sleeves 6 are fixedly installed obliquely on both sides inside the storage compartments 5. Support rods 7 are slidably installed inside the sleeves 6. Support plates 8 are fixedly installed at the top of the support rods 7. Shock-absorbing springs 9 are also provided inside the sleeves 6. One end of the shock-absorbing springs 9 is fixedly connected to the support rods 7, and the other end of the shock-absorbing springs 9 is fixedly connected to the first partitions 4. A second partition 10 perpendicular to the first partitions 4 is also fixedly installed inside the truck bed 3.
[0024] The root ball of the landscape tree is placed between two inclined support plates 8. The root ball is supported by the two inclined support plates 8. When the engineering vehicle 1 is running, the bumpy ground causes it to shake and vibrate. The vibration is transmitted to the shock-absorbing spring 9 and partially absorbed by the shock-absorbing spring 9, reducing the vibration amplitude of the root ball and protecting the root ball.
[0025] The second partition 10 is provided with a groove for supporting the tree trunk. The groove can limit the position of the tree trunk, making it easy to place landscape trees and preventing them from shifting.
[0026] In this embodiment, multiple hydraulic cylinders 11 are vertically fixedly installed inside the truck bed 3. A horizontal plate 12 is hinged to the top of each hydraulic cylinder 11. The horizontal plate 12 and the first partition 4 are located on opposite sides of the second partition 10. The horizontal plate 12 supports the trunk of the tree near the crown. The extension and retraction of the hydraulic cylinders 11 raises and lowers the horizontal plate 12, causing the tree to tilt and raising one side of the crown, preventing the crown from contacting the ground and damaging it. Simultaneously, the tilted tree shifts its center of gravity, making the root side, i.e., the root ball, more stable and less prone to movement.
[0027] When transporting trees with smaller canopies, the horizontal board 12 may not be used to prevent the canopy from being too tall and exceeding the height limit.
[0028] In this embodiment, sliding blocks 13 are slidably installed on both sides of the truck bed 3 along its length. A crossbar 14 is fixedly installed between the sliding blocks 13. A sliding sleeve 15 is slidably installed on the crossbar 14. A rope loop 16 for fixing the tree trunk is provided on the sliding sleeve 15. The tree trunk is tied tightly by passing the rope loop 16 around it. Then, the two ends of the rope loop 16 are tied to strengthen the fixing effect on the tree.
[0029] In this embodiment, the sliding block 13 and the sliding sleeve 15 are respectively threaded with positioning bolts. The sliding block 13 can be fixed on the truck bed 3 by the positioning bolts, and the sliding sleeve 15 can be fixed on the crossbar 14 by the positioning bolts to prevent the sliding block 13 and the sliding sleeve 15 from moving and causing the trees to shift.
[0030] In this embodiment, a rope tube 17 is fixedly installed on the sliding sleeve 15, and a conical plug 18 that cooperates with the rope tube 17 is slidably disposed on the rope sleeve 16. The conical plug 18 can be inserted into the rope tube 17, so that the rope sleeve 16 cannot move relative to the rope tube 17, thereby fixing the tree.
[0031] In this embodiment, protective pads are provided on the support plate 8 and the horizontal plate 12 to protect the trees.
[0032] When in use, the landscape trees are first transported into the truck bed 3 by the hoisting device 2. The roots and root balls of the landscape trees are placed in the storage compartment 5. The hoisting device 2 slowly lowers the landscape trees, and the trunks of the landscape trees fall into the grooves.
[0033] Then, the hydraulic cylinder 11 can be activated, and the hydraulic cylinder 11 extends, which can raise the horizontal plate 12, causing the tree to tilt and raise one side of the canopy to prevent the canopy from contacting the ground and damaging the canopy.
[0034] After the landscape trees are loaded onto the truck, move the sliding seat 13 at the front end of the truck bed 3 backward until it is close to the crossbar 14. Fix the sliding seat 13 to the truck bed 3 with the positioning bolts. Move the sliding sleeve 15 to the tree trunk, wrap the rope loop 16 around the tree trunk and tie it tightly. Then tie the two ends of the rope loop 16. Finally, fix the sliding sleeve 15 to the crossbar 14 with the positioning bolts.
[0035] During the transport of landscape trees on engineering vehicle 1, when the vehicle 1 moves along the uneven ground causing it to bump and vibrate, the vibration is transmitted to the shock-absorbing spring 9, where it is partially absorbed, reducing the amplitude of vibration on the root ball and protecting its integrity. The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the present utility model. Any simple modifications, alterations, and equivalent changes made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A truck bed for a landscaping engineering vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a truck bed (3) mounted on an engineering vehicle (1), which is also equipped with a hoisting device (2). Multiple first partitions (4) are fixedly installed in parallel inside the truck bed (3). The first partitions (4) divide one side of the truck bed (3) into multiple storage compartments (5). Sleeves (6) are fixedly installed on both sides of the storage compartments (5). Support rods (7) are slidably installed inside the sleeves (6). Support plates (8) are fixedly installed at the top of the support rods (7). Shock-absorbing springs (9) are also installed inside the sleeves (6). One end of the shock-absorbing springs (9) is fixedly connected to the support rods (7), and the other end of the shock-absorbing springs (9) is fixedly connected to the first partitions (4). A second partition (10) perpendicular to the first partitions (4) is also fixedly installed inside the truck bed (3). The second partition (10) has grooves for supporting tree trunks.
2. The truck bed for a landscaping engineering vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple hydraulic cylinders (11) are vertically fixed inside the truck bed (3). A horizontal plate (12) is hinged to the top of the hydraulic cylinder (11). The horizontal plate (12) and the first partition (4) are located on opposite sides of the second partition (10).
3. The truck bed for a landscaping engineering vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The truck bed (3) has sliding seats (13) slidably installed on both sides along its length. A crossbar (14) is fixedly installed between the sliding seats (13). A sliding sleeve (15) is slidably installed on the crossbar (14). A rope loop (16) for fixing the tree trunk is provided on the sliding sleeve (15). Positioning bolts are threadedly connected to the sliding seats (13) and the sliding sleeve (15).
4. The truck bed for a landscaping engineering vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, A rope tube (17) is fixedly installed on the sliding sleeve (15), and a conical plug (18) that cooperates with the rope tube (17) is slidably provided on the rope sleeve (16).
5. A truck bed for a landscaping engineering vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, Protective pads are provided on the support plate (8) and the cross plate (12).