A greenhouse convenient for cultivation and picking

By installing a sliding rail and U-shaped ladder system inside the greenhouse, the problem of frequent moving and adjustment of traditional ladders has been solved, enabling efficient fruit tree pruning and harvesting operations.

CN224368533UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19HAINING HAICHENG GREENHOUSE EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HAINING HAICHENG GREENHOUSE EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-22
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

In traditional greenhouses, when cultivating and harvesting columnar fruit trees, workers need to frequently move and adjust the position of ladders, resulting in low work efficiency.

Method used

Design a greenhouse system that includes slide rails and U-shaped ladders. The U-shaped ladders are slidably connected by slide rails and equipped with electric cylinders and positioning pins to enable the ladders to move quickly and stably in the fruit tree positions, providing multiple working surfaces for all-round operation.

Benefits of technology

This reduces the frequency of ladder handling and repositioning, improves the efficiency of pruning and harvesting, and allows staff to focus more on the actual task.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a greenhouse that facilitates cultivation and harvesting, including a greenhouse and an entrance. Its key feature is that each of the left and right sides of the greenhouse has a fixed column. A slide rail is fixedly installed at the upper end of each of the two sets of columns. A U-shaped sliding plate is slidably connected within each slide rail. A limiting rod is fixedly connected within the slide rail, and the limiting rod movably inserts into one side of the U-shaped sliding plate. Two guide rods are fixedly installed within the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped sliding plate. This design aims to solve the problem of low work efficiency. The main technical point is: a greenhouse that facilitates cultivation and harvesting. This utility model significantly reduces preparation time by eliminating the need for frequent movement and repositioning of ladders, allowing workers to focus more on the actual pruning and harvesting tasks, thereby improving overall work efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a greenhouse, and more specifically, to a greenhouse that facilitates cultivation and harvesting. Background Technology

[0002] A greenhouse is a protective facility used in agricultural production. Constructed using covering materials such as plastic film, glass, or other transparent or semi-transparent materials, it is designed to provide a controlled growing environment for crops. This structure can effectively regulate environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and light, thereby extending the growing season, increasing crop yield and quality, and allowing agricultural production to take place under conditions unsuitable for outdoor cultivation.

[0003] Greenhouses, designed for easy cultivation and harvesting, require regular pruning when used to cultivate columnar fruit trees such as columnar apple trees. This involves removing any side branches that attempt to extend outwards, maintaining a compact and upright tree shape, limiting lateral expansion, and encouraging vertical growth. Ladders are needed for regular pruning and harvesting. Traditionally, workers have to move ladders between different fruit trees within the greenhouse for pruning and harvesting, and manually adjust the ladder positions to accommodate different tree orientations. This frequent movement and repositioning of ladders not only increases physical exertion but also reduces work efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, a new solution is needed to address this problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a greenhouse that facilitates cultivation and harvesting, aiming to solve the technical problem of low efficiency in traditional cultivation and harvesting work.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a greenhouse that facilitates cultivation and harvesting, comprising a greenhouse and an entrance, wherein a column is fixedly installed on both the left and right sides inside the greenhouse, and a slide rail is fixedly installed on the upper end of each of the two sets of columns, and a U-shaped sliding plate is slidably connected in each slide rail, a limit rod is fixedly connected in the slide rail, the limit rod is movably inserted through one side of the U-shaped sliding plate, two guide rods are fixedly installed in the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped sliding plate, an adjusting plate is slidably connected in the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped sliding plate, the guide rod is movably inserted through one end of the adjusting plate, an electric cylinder is fixedly installed on the upper end of the adjusting plate, a movable plate is fixedly installed on the output end of the electric cylinder, and a U-shaped ladder is fixedly installed on the lower end of the movable plate.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that a solar panel is fixedly installed on the top of the greenhouse.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: a fixing plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped ladder, and a positioning pin is fixedly installed on both the front and rear sides of the lower end of the fixing plate.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a discharge groove is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the slide rail.

[0010] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] By manually pushing the U-shaped ladder, it slides along the rails to the target fruit tree. Since the branches of the columnar fruit tree grow vertically and do not spread outwards, the U-shaped ladder can easily "wrap" the fruit tree within it. The U-shaped ladder has three sides, unlike traditional ladders which usually only provide one working surface. When working on different sides of the fruit tree, workers must frequently move and reposition the ladder. The three sides of the U-shaped ladder allow workers to quickly switch to the other side of the fruit tree by simply moving to another side, without having to move the entire ladder. Because there is no need to frequently move and reposition the ladder, preparation time is greatly reduced, allowing workers to focus more on the actual pruning and harvesting tasks, thereby improving overall work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of the greenhouse of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the greenhouse of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the plan structure of the greenhouse of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the U-shaped sliding plate and U-shaped ladder of the greenhouse of this utility model.

[0016] In the picture: 1. Greenhouse; 2. Entrance; 3. Column; 4. Slide rail; 5. U-shaped sliding plate; 6. Limiting rod; 7. Guide rod; 8. Adjusting plate; 9. Electric cylinder; 10. Movable plate; 11. U-shaped ladder; 12. Solar panel; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Positioning pin; 15. Discharge chute. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "set up / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within 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.

[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] A type of greenhouse that facilitates cultivation and harvesting, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the structure includes a greenhouse 1 and an entrance 2. A column 3 is fixedly installed on both the left and right sides inside the greenhouse 1. A slide rail 4 is fixedly installed at the top of each of the two sets of columns 3. A U-shaped sliding plate 5 is slidably connected inside each slide rail 4. A limit rod 6 is fixedly connected inside the slide rail 4 and movably inserted through one side of the U-shaped sliding plate 5. Two guide rods 7 are fixedly installed in the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped sliding plate 5. An adjusting plate 8 is slidably connected inside the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped sliding plate 5. The guide rods 7 are movably inserted through one end of the adjusting plate 8. An electric cylinder 9 is fixedly installed at the top of the adjusting plate 8. A movable plate 10 is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric cylinder 9. A U-shaped ladder 11 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the movable plate 10.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, a solar panel 12 is fixedly installed on the top of the greenhouse 1. A storage battery is installed inside the greenhouse 1 below the solar panel 12. The storage battery is connected to the solar panel 12 and the electric cylinder 9 via cables. The solar panel 12 on the top of the greenhouse 1 converts light energy into DC power. The power is transmitted to the storage battery (located below the solar panel 12) via cables for storage and backup. The storage battery is connected to the electric cylinder 9 via a retractable cable. The cable has a reserved redundant length to ensure uninterrupted power supply when the U-shaped ladder 11 moves.

[0023] like Figure 1As shown, a fixing plate 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped ladder 11. A positioning pin 14 is fixedly installed on both the front and rear sides of the lower end of the fixing plate 13. When the U-shaped ladder 11 is moved to the designated position, the stability of the ladder can be increased by inserting the positioning pin 14 into the soil.

[0024] The bottom of the inner cavity of the slide rail 4 is provided with a discharge groove 15. The discharge groove 15 is designed to collect and discharge the dust, dirt and other debris accumulated inside the slide rail 4. This helps to maintain the cleanliness of the slide rail 4, reduce the resistance encountered by the sliding plate 5 during the sliding process, and ensure its smooth operation.

[0025] Working principle: Columns 3 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides inside the greenhouse 1. The top of the column 3 is fixedly connected to the slide rail 4. The slide rail 4 is equipped with a U-shaped slide plate 5. The U-shaped slide plate 5 can slide freely along the slide rail 4 under the guidance of the limit rod 6. The inner wall of the slide groove of the slide rail 4 is made of wear-resistant and low-friction material such as polytetrafluoroethylene coating or stainless steel slide rail 4, which significantly reduces the frictional resistance during the sliding process and prevents wear between the U-shaped slide plate 5 and the slide rail 4, ensuring smooth sliding and long service life.

[0026] Each slide rail 4 is connected to a U-shaped ladder 11. The top of the U-shaped ladder 11 is connected to the spiral slide plate 5 via an adjusting plate 8. The adjusting plate 8 has a guide rod 7 inside, which guides the U-shaped ladder 11 to slide within the spiral groove of the spiral slide plate 5, thereby enabling the U-shaped ladder 11 to move laterally closer to or further away from the columnar fruit tree. When workers need to prune or harvest a columnar fruit tree, they only need to manually push the U-shaped ladder 11 to slide it along the slide rail 4 to the target fruit tree. Since the branches of the columnar fruit tree grow vertically and do not spread outwards, the U-shaped ladder 11 can easily "wrap" the fruit tree within it. By setting up the U-shaped ladder 11, which is U-shaped and has three ladder faces, while traditional ladders usually only provide one working surface, when needed... When working on different sides of the fruit tree, workers must frequently move and reposition the ladder. However, the three sides of the U-shaped ladder 11 allow workers to quickly switch to the other side of the fruit tree by simply changing to another side, without having to move the entire ladder. Since there is no need to frequently move and reposition the ladder, preparation time is greatly reduced, allowing workers to focus more on the actual pruning and harvesting tasks, thereby improving overall work efficiency. By setting up two U-shaped ladders 11 on the left and right sides of the columnar fruit tree in the greenhouse 1, the two U-shaped ladders 11 are located on the left and right sides of the columnar fruit tree in the greenhouse 1, and the U-shaped ladders 11 on the left and right sides facilitate the comprehensive cultivation, regular pruning and harvesting of the columnar fruit tree after the fruit is ripe.

[0027] Once the U-shaped ladder 11 is close to the fruit tree, the electric cylinder 9 is activated; the specific model is Festo. In the EGC series, the output end of the electric cylinder 9 is connected to the movable plate 10, which pushes the bottom of the U-shaped ladder 11 downward so that its bottom surface contacts the ground. The bottom of the U-shaped ladder 11 is equipped with a fixed plate 13, and two positioning pins 14 are located below the fixed plate 13. When the ladder contacts the ground, the positioning pins 14 automatically insert into the soil to stabilize it. The U-shaped bottom structure of the U-shaped ladder 11 allows it to form a good support contact surface with the ground, further enhancing the stability of the ladder and preventing tilting or sliding during operation, thus ensuring the safety of the operator. Although the electric cylinder 9 is located at the top of the U-shaped sliding plate 5, its control switch is extended through a wire to an easily accessible height of the U-shaped ladder 11, such as the middle handrail position of the ladder. The operator can start the electric cylinder 9 with a button that is within easy reach. After the U-shaped ladder 11 moves to the target fruit tree, the operator presses the button to drive the electric cylinder 9 to push the movable plate 10 down, so that the U-shaped ladder 11 does not contact the soil ground before moving to the target fruit tree, making it convenient to move and transport.

[0028] In summary, by installing two U-shaped ladders 11 on the left and right sides inside greenhouse 1, and in conjunction with the sliding rail system 4, workers can perform operations simply by pushing the ladders to the target fruit trees without having to frequently move them. This greatly improves the efficiency of pruning and harvesting. The columnar fruit tree branches grow vertically and do not expand in all directions, making them very suitable for "wrapping" operations using U-shaped ladders 11. The three sides of the U-shaped ladder 11 can correspond to the three sides of the fruit tree respectively, allowing for comprehensive pruning and harvesting without frequent adjustments to the position, thus improving work efficiency.

[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A greenhouse for easy cultivation and harvesting, comprising a greenhouse (1) and an entrance (2), characterized in that: The greenhouse (1) has a column (3) fixedly installed on both the left and right sides inside. The upper end of each column (3) is fixedly installed with a slide rail (4). A U-shaped slide plate (5) is slidably connected inside the slide rail (4). A limit rod (6) is fixedly connected inside the slide rail (4). The limit rod (6) is movably inserted through one side of the U-shaped slide plate (5). Two guide rods (7) are fixedly installed in the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped slide plate (5). An adjusting plate (8) is slidably connected in the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped slide plate (5). The guide rod (7) is movably inserted through one end of the adjusting plate (8). An electric cylinder (9) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the adjusting plate (8). A movable plate (10) is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric cylinder (9). A U-shaped ladder (11) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the movable plate (10).

2. The greenhouse according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the greenhouse (1) is fixedly equipped with solar panels (12).

3. The greenhouse according to claim 1, wherein: A fixing plate (13) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped groove of the U-shaped ladder (11), and a positioning pin (14) is fixedly installed on both the front and rear sides of the lower end of the fixing plate (13).

4. The greenhouse of claim 1, wherein: The slide rail (4) has a discharge groove (15) at the bottom of its inner cavity.