Self-adaptive climbing frame for planting honeysuckle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of self-adaptive creeper frames for honeysuckle planting, including support frame and rotating stand;Support frame quantity is two and is installed in the frame body of two sides of honeysuckle before and after respectively, and the bottom of support frame is fixed in soil layer;Rotating stand quantity is two and is V-shaped distribution between two support frames on two sides, and every rotating stand is square net rack structure and its two sides before and after are respectively rotated and installed on two support frames by pivot;Position corresponding to below every rotating stand between two support frames is fixed with a connecting rod respectively, and the lower end of every rotating stand is connected with multiple elastic members between its corresponding connecting rod.The utility model is by V-shaped layout cooperation dynamic opening and closing, and middle lower part blade light intensity is greatly promoted, and photosynthetic efficiency is doubled, and flower bud differentiation is significantly promoted.Rotating stand dynamic development avoids branch stacking, and potential flower bud visibility is improved, and mispruning rate is reduced.Opening angle increases to strengthen crown layer air circulation, and humidity reduces, and powdery mildew and aphid occurrence rate is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine planting technology, specifically to an adaptive climbing trellis for planting honeysuckle. Background Technology

[0002] Honeysuckle, a traditional Chinese medicinal plant, has dried flower buds (honeysuckle flowers) with heat-clearing, detoxifying, and antiviral properties, leading to a continuously increasing market demand. Traditional honeysuckle cultivation techniques, aiming for high yields, typically rely on its rapid-growing vines, guiding branch expansion through fixed trellises. However, these static, rigid trellises cannot dynamically adjust their support angle and density as the vines grow. During the rapid growth period (such as spring and summer), branches tend to excessively entwine and stack on the fixed grid, forming a dense canopy. This results in insufficient light intensity for the lower and middle leaves (reducing it by more than 50%), a sharp decrease in photosynthetic product accumulation, and a decline in flower bud differentiation. Poor ventilation increases humidity in the enclosed environment, providing breeding grounds for powdery mildew, aphids, and other pests, further inhibiting healthy plant growth. Furthermore, the stacked branches severely obstruct vision, increasing the risk of accidentally pruning potential flower buds during manual pruning, causing delayed flowering and yield fluctuations. Although existing technologies attempt to adjust grid density or height, they still cannot achieve real-time angle adaptation during the growth process. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide an adaptive climbing trellis for planting honeysuckle that can dynamically adjust the support angle or density according to the growth stage of the honeysuckle vines.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An adaptive climbing trellis for planting honeysuckle includes a support frame and a rotating frame. The support frame consists of two units installed on the front and rear sides of the honeysuckle, with their bottoms fixed in the soil. The rotating frame consists of two units arranged in a V-shape on the left and right sides between the two support frames. The lower ends of the two rotating frames do not contact each other and are positioned on the left and right sides above the honeysuckle. The upper ends of the two rotating frames open outwards away from the honeysuckle. Each rotating frame has a square mesh structure, and its front and rear sides are rotatably mounted on the two support frames via a pivot, allowing the rotating frame to rotate between the two support frames. A connecting rod is fixed between the two support frames at a position corresponding to the lower part of each rotating frame. Multiple elastic elements are connected between the lower end of each rotating frame and its corresponding connecting rod.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0007] Dynamic angle adaptation:

[0008] This invention achieves growth-responsive support through a coordinated design of a rotating frame, a rotating shaft, and an elastic element. It automatically adjusts using the following two modes:

[0009] (1) When the vines increase in weight, the elastic element stretches, the rotating frame tilts downward around the axis, the V-shaped opening angle increases, and the branch space expands.

[0010] (2) When external force (such as wind) is applied, the elastic element buffers the rotation frame, which then swings slightly to avoid rigidly squeezing the branches.

[0011] This invention utilizes a V-shaped layout combined with dynamic opening and closing to ensure the vines maintain a "sparse at the top, dense at the bottom" gradient distribution, significantly increasing light intensity on the lower and middle leaves, doubling photosynthetic efficiency, and significantly promoting flower bud differentiation. The elastic components autonomously respond to the weight of the growing vines, eliminating the need for regular manual disassembly and assembly of the trellis, saving labor costs. The dynamically unfolding rotating frame prevents branch stacking, improving the visibility of potential flower buds and reducing the rate of accidental pruning. The increased opening angle enhances air circulation within the canopy, reducing humidity and significantly decreasing the incidence of powdery mildew and aphids. Multiple elastic components distribute the load (allowing operation even if a single component fails), avoiding the risk of breakage due to localized stress concentration. The free rotation of the frame combined with the expansion and contraction of the elastic components enhances resistance to strong winds, reducing lodging losses. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rattan frame described in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front view of the rattan frame described in this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating frame described in this utility model.

[0016] The figure shows: 1-diagonal bar, 2-vertical bar, 3-horizontal bar, 4-connecting bar, 5-elastic element, 6-rotating shaft, 7-rotating frame, 8-limiting bar. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. The described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0018] It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and to facilitate understanding. They are not intended to limit the scope of this invention and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, provided they do not affect the effectiveness or purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed herein. Furthermore, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and "middle" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected" or "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations are intended to cover a 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Example 1

[0020] This embodiment provides an adaptive climbing trellis for planting honeysuckle, including a support frame and a rotating frame 6.

[0021] The support frame consists of two sections, one installed on the front and one on the back of the honeysuckle vine. The bottom of the support frame is fixed in the soil, providing a stable foundation. Each support frame includes diagonal braces 1, vertical braces 2, and horizontal braces 3. The diagonal braces 1 are two poles whose lower ends are inclined and fixed in the soil, while their upper and middle parts are crossed and fixed together. The intersection of the diagonal braces 1 forms a natural triangle that resists lateral forces (such as wind), preventing swaying. The vertical braces 2 are two poles fixed vertically in the soil, located on the left and right sides of the intersection of the two diagonal braces 1 and fixedly connected to them. The addition of the vertical braces 2 enhances the vertical load-bearing capacity of the trellis, resists the downward pull of the vines and elastic components, and prevents the support frame from sinking or tilting forward / backward. The horizontal braces 3 are horizontally fixed to the two diagonal braces 1, and their ends extend to the two vertical braces 2 and are fixedly connected to them. The horizontal braces 3 rigidly connect the support frames on both sides into a single frame, greatly improving the overall rigidity and torsional resistance of the entire trellis system, providing a stable foundation for the rotating frame 7 and the elastic components 5. The above structure creates a triangular stability system, which greatly increases the structural stability of the pergola and solves the problem of traditional pergolas easily tipping over.

[0022] The rotating frame 7 consists of two units, arranged in a V-shape on the left and right sides between the two support frames. The lower ends of the two rotating frames 7 do not touch and are positioned on the left and right sides above the honeysuckle. The upper ends of the two rotating frames 7 open outwards in the direction away from the honeysuckle. The two rotating frames 7 naturally form a V-shaped (more accurately, an inverted V-shaped structure) opening structure, providing space for the branches to extend to both sides and avoiding stacking towards the center. Each rotating frame 7 has a square mesh structure, and its front and rear sides (lower middle part) are respectively rotatably mounted on the two support frames via a rotating shaft 6 (the rotating shaft 6 on the front side of the rotating frame 6 and the rotating shaft 6 on the rear side of the rotating frame 7 are coaxially set), so that the rotating frame 7 can rotate around the rotating shaft 6 between the two support frames.

[0023] The rotating frame 7 consists of side rods 71, a bottom rod 72, and traction ropes 73. The side rods 71 ​​are two rods inclined between the two support frames. The two side rods 70 are rotatably mounted on the vertical rods 2 on the same side of the two support frames via a rotating shaft 6. The bottom rod 72 is connected between the bottom ends of the two side rods 71. The traction ropes 73 are multiple and are arranged parallel to each other in the front-back direction between the two side rods 71 ​​for binding the main branches and traction of the side branches.

[0024] A connecting rod 4 is fixed between the two support frames, corresponding to the position below each rotating frame 7. The two ends of the connecting rod 4 are fixed to the crossbars 3 of the two support frames, ensuring that the tension can be effectively transmitted to the entire support structure.

[0025] Each rotating frame 7 has multiple elastic elements 5 connected between its lower end and its corresponding connecting rod 4. The elastic elements 5 are springs, elastic rubber bands, or elastic rubber hoses (preferably springs). The upper ends of the elastic elements 5 are connected to the base rod 72.

[0026] When training the vines of honeysuckle, guide the two remaining main branches on the main trunk towards the two rotating frames 7 respectively (that is, guide the two main branches towards the left and right rotating frames 7 respectively, laying the foundation for an open tree shape). Then, use a tiered training method. First, tie the main branches to the connecting rod 4 (lower position) below the corresponding rotating frame 7 using a figure-eight knot. As the length of the main branches increases, train and tie the main branches to the rotating frame 7 (higher position). Then, train the main branches from the lower middle of the rotating frame 7 towards the upper middle of the rotating frame 7 in a left-right direction. (That is, the main branches are trained from the lower middle to the upper middle of the rotating frame, with the main branches trained from the middle, allowing sufficient training space for the lateral branches.) During the training process, the main branches are tied to the training rope 73 every time they move upwards. The lateral branches on the main branches are trained along the front-back direction (along the training rope 73) and tied to the training rope 73 of the rotating frame 7 using figure-eight knots. Each training rope 73 ties two lateral branches, which are located on the front and back sides of the main branch. This spatial orthogonal layout (approximately a grid) maximizes the use of three-dimensional space and significantly reduces cross-entanglement. The V-shaped layout of the rotating frame 7, the spatial orthogonal training of the main and lateral branches, and the dynamic adjustment capability of the rotating frame 7 effectively prevent canopy closure and ensure that the lower and middle leaves receive sufficient light. When the vines grow and increase in weight, the upper middle part of the rotating frame 7 is subjected to downward pressure. The elastic element is stretched, allowing the rotating frame 7 to tilt or rotate at a certain angle, providing space for the branches to extend to both sides, avoiding stacking towards the center, and ensuring ventilation and light penetration. Employing a dynamic support mechanism, the trellis is no longer rigid but can adaptively adjust its angle and density according to vine growth and external conditions. As branches grow, the angle of the trellis can be moderately changed to alleviate the pressure of tangling and stacking, dynamically optimize the canopy structure, and solve the problem of canopy closure.

[0027] In addition, when the main branch extends from the top of the rotating frame 7 and hangs down outside the rotating frame 7, the top of the main branch is cut off when the length of the main branch hanging down outside the rotating frame 7 is greater than half the height of the rotating shaft 6 to the ground. Example 2

[0028] In order to limit the opening angle of the rotating frame 7, avoid its excessive opening, and ensure that the dynamic adjustment of the V-shaped structure is within a controllable range, this embodiment has the following limitations based on embodiment 1.

[0029] A limiting rod 8 is fixed between the two support frames at a position corresponding to the lower part of each rotating frame 7. The two ends of the limiting rod 8 are respectively fixed to the upper end of the inclined rod 1 of the two support frames on the same side.

[0030] The setting of limit rod 8 has the following advantages:

[0031] (1) Limiting the maximum opening angle: When the elastic element 5 is stretched or the rotating frame 7 rotates outward due to gravity / growth force, the limiting rod 8 prevents it from exceeding the preset safety angle, thus avoiding structural failure (such as the elastic element 5 breaking due to excessive stretching) or the V-shaped opening being too large and losing the meaning of optimizing lighting.

[0032] (2) Maintain the basic shape and ensure that the basic spatial layout of the V-shape is maintained even under dynamic adjustment, so as to continuously provide reasonable distribution space for branches and avoid returning to a state of easy canopy closure.

[0033] (3) Enhanced lateral stability: As a transverse component connecting the two side support frames, it further enhances the overall integrity of the frame and works in conjunction with Embodiment 2 to resist lateral forces. Example 3

[0034] To enhance the tensile strength of the connecting rod 4, the following limitations were imposed on this embodiment based on Embodiment 2.

[0035] The crossbar 3 is located above the intersection of the two diagonal bars 1, placing the fixing point of the connecting rod 4 (the intersection of the crossbar 3 and the diagonal bar 1) in a higher and more central rigid region of the structure. The end of the connecting rod 4 is fixed at the acute angle intersection of the crossbar 3 and the diagonal bar 1. Utilizing the inherent high rigidity of a triangle in the acute angle region, where material is concentrated and the force transmission path is short and direct, it can most effectively resist the continuous and variable upward / diagonal tensile force applied by the elastic element, greatly reducing the risk of deformation or failure at the connection point. This provides a key guarantee for the durability and reliability of the dynamic support system. Example 4

[0036] To facilitate the transportation and subsequent installation of the support frame before use, the following restrictions were imposed on this embodiment based on embodiment 4.

[0037] Each support frame is secured together by any one of the following: diagonal rod 1, horizontal rod 3, vertical rod 2, horizontal rod 3, diagonal rod 1, diagonal rod 1, vertical rod 2, and connecting rod 4, horizontal rod 3, and horizontal rod 3, using wire, nylon strap, bolt pair, buckle, or lock.

[0038] The above connection method has the following advantages:

[0039] Using standard parts (bolts, clips) or easy-to-use parts (wire, nylon straps, locks), it allows for quick on-site assembly and disassembly. Components can be disassembled and laid flat, significantly reducing volume and facilitating transport from the factory to scattered planting areas, especially suitable for mountainous terrain. No professional welding tools are required; ordinary farmers can assemble it according to the instructions. Damaged parts (such as individual crossbars or elastic elements) can be replaced independently, resulting in low maintenance costs. The pergola size can be easily adjusted according to plot size (by extending connecting rods or adding support frame units), or for future upgrades and replacements. The modular design lowers the barrier to entry and initial investment costs for users adopting new technologies.

[0040] Other aspects of this utility model that are not detailed herein are all conventional techniques known to those skilled in the art.

[0041] It should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations 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] The scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the technical solutions disclosed in the specific embodiments. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An adaptive climbing trellis for planting honeysuckle, characterized in that: The system includes a support frame and a rotating frame. The support frame consists of two frames, one installed on the front and one on the back of the honeysuckle plant, with their bottoms fixed in the soil. The rotating frame consists of two frames arranged in a V-shape on the left and right sides between the two support frames. The lower ends of the two rotating frames do not contact each other and are positioned on the left and right sides above the honeysuckle plant. The upper ends of the two rotating frames open outwards away from the honeysuckle plant. Each rotating frame has a square mesh structure, and its front and back sides are rotatably mounted on the two support frames via a pivot, allowing the rotating frame to rotate between the two support frames. A connecting rod is fixed between the two support frames at a position corresponding to the lower part of each rotating frame. Multiple elastic elements are connected between the lower end of each rotating frame and its corresponding connecting rod.

2. The self-adaptive climbing trellis for planting Lonicera japonica according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame includes diagonal rods, vertical rods, and horizontal rods; the diagonal rods are two rods whose lower ends are inclined and fixed in the soil layer, and whose middle and upper parts are crossed and fixed together; the vertical rods are two rods that are vertically fixed in the soil layer, and the two vertical rods are located on the left and right sides of the intersection of the two diagonal rods and are fixedly connected to the two diagonal rods; the horizontal rods are fixed laterally to the two diagonal rods, and their two ends extend to the two vertical rods and are fixedly connected to the two vertical rods; the two ends of the connecting rods are respectively fixed to the horizontal rods of the two support frames.

3. The self-adaptive climbing trellis for planting Lonicera japonica according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting rod is fixed between the two support frames at a position corresponding to the bottom of each rotating frame. The two ends of the limiting rod are fixed to the upper ends of the inclined rods of the two support frames on the same side.

4. The self-adaptive climbing trellis for planting Lonicera japonica according to claim 2, characterized in that: The crossbar is located above the intersection of the two diagonal bars; the end of the connecting rod is fixed at the acute angle intersection of the crossbar and the diagonal bar.

5. The self-adaptive climbing trellis for planting Lonicera japonica according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each support frame is secured together by any one of the following: wire, nylon strap, bolt pair, buckle, or lock.

6. The self-adaptive climbing trellis for flos lonicerae planting according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating frame consists of side rods, a bottom rod, and traction ropes. The side rods are two rods that are inclined between two support frames. The two side rods are rotatably mounted on the vertical rods on the same side of the two support frames via a pivot. The bottom rod is connected between the bottom ends of the two side rods, and the upper end of the elastic element is connected to the bottom rod. The traction ropes are multiple and are arranged parallel to each other in the front-back direction between the two side rods.

7. The adaptive climbing trellis for planting honeysuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic element is a spring, an elastic rubber band, or an elastic rubber hose.

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