A device for measuring the height of asparagus
By designing an arc-shaped clamping plate and a spring telescopic rod to hold the asparagus, combined with sponge pad protection, and using a one-way wheel and scale lines to achieve real-time measurement of the asparagus height, the problem of inconvenient measurement and easy damage in the existing technology is solved, and a stable and accurate measurement effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VEGETABLE & FLOWER INST JIANGXI ACADEMY OF AGRI SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, measuring the height of asparagus is inconvenient and can easily damage the asparagus.
Design an asparagus height measuring device that uses an arc-shaped clamp and a spring telescopic rod to hold the asparagus, combined with a sponge pad for protection, and uses a one-way wheel and scale lines to achieve real-time measurement.
It enables convenient and quick measurement of asparagus height, avoids damaging the asparagus, and ensures the stability and accuracy of the measurement process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of asparagus height measurement technology, specifically relating to an asparagus height measuring device. Background Technology
[0002] Asparagus height measurement involves determining the vertical distance of the asparagus plant relative to a reference surface (such as the ground surface of the planting ridge). This measurement is crucial for asparagus cultivation. Regularly measuring asparagus height allows us to understand its growth rate and health status, providing a basis for subsequent planting management decisions. For example, it helps determine whether adjustments to fertilization, irrigation, and other planting measures are needed to ensure healthy asparagus growth and lay a solid foundation for future harvesting.
[0003] In the existing technology, during the asparagus growth process, it is often necessary to manually measure the growth height of the asparagus repeatedly using a measuring ruler. Therefore, it is difficult to conveniently and quickly measure the length of the asparagus as it grows. Although some devices can measure the height of the asparagus by clamping it, it is easy to damage the asparagus when clamping it.
[0004] To address the above problems, this application designs an asparagus height measuring device to solve the technical difficulties of conveniently and quickly measuring the length of asparagus as it grows, and the risk of damaging the asparagus. Utility Model Content
[0005] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.
[0006] Therefore, this application designs an asparagus height measuring device to conveniently and quickly measure the growth height of asparagus and prevent damage to the asparagus.
[0007] This application provides an asparagus height measuring device, comprising: a measuring rod; a base disposed below the measuring rod; a sliding block sleeved around the measuring rod, wherein grooves are formed on both the left and right sides of the inner wall of the sliding block; two one-way wheels disposed in the grooves; a concave plate fixed to the right end of the sliding block; two arc-shaped clamping plates symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides and disposed within the concave plates; two spring telescopic rods connected to the outer side of the arc-shaped clamping plates, wherein the ends of the spring telescopic rods are fixed to the inner sidewall of the concave plates; and a sponge pad connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped clamping plates.
[0008] In some possible embodiments, a support column is fixed to the upper end of the base, the measuring rod is fixed to the upper end of the support column, and casters are rotatably connected to both sides of the lower end of the base.
[0009] In some possible embodiments, a lifting plate is slidably sleeved around the support column, and positioning rods are fixed on both sides of the lower end of the lifting plate. The positioning rods slide through the bottom of the base, and a threaded adjusting rod is rotatably connected to the upper end of the base. The threaded adjusting rod is threaded through the top of the lifting plate.
[0010] In some possible embodiments, the sliding block is provided with adjustment plates on both the left and right sides, and push rods are fixed inside the adjustment plates. The push rods slide through the sliding block. The one-way wheels are rotatably connected to the ends of the adjacent push rods. Threaded rotating rods are rotatably connected to both the left and right sides of the sliding block. The threaded rotating rods are threaded through the adjacent adjustment plates.
[0011] In some possible embodiments, the outer surface of the measuring rod is covered with an anti-slip pad with graduation lines, and the distance between adjacent graduation lines is 1 mm.
[0012] In some possible embodiments, the upper and lower parts of the inner wall of the sliding block are rotatably connected with a number of ball bearings, all of which are in contact with the anti-slip pad.
[0013] In some possible embodiments, an L-shaped tie rod is fixed to the outer side of the arc-shaped clamp.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0015] This application provides an asparagus height measuring device, which uses an arc-shaped clamp to hold the asparagus by means of the elastic force of a spring telescopic rod. A sponge pad provides cushioning and protection for the asparagus, preventing it from being damaged. Furthermore, by using a one-way wheel that can only roll upwards along the measuring rod, the sliding block and the arc-shaped clamp move upwards along with the asparagus as it grows, facilitating real-time measurement of the asparagus height. The measurement process is convenient and quick.
[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an asparagus height measuring device according to some embodiments of this application;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of an asparagus height measuring device according to some embodiments of this application;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of an asparagus height measuring device according to some embodiments of this application;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of the sliding block structure of an asparagus height measuring device according to some embodiments of this application;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of an asparagus height measuring device according to some embodiments of this application;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the concave plate structure of an asparagus height measuring device according to some embodiments of this application;
[0024] Figure 7 This is a top view schematic diagram of the concave plate structure of an asparagus height measuring device according to some embodiments of this application.
[0025] Figure label:
[0026] 1. Measuring rod; 2. Base; 3. Casters; 4. Support column; 5. Lifting plate; 6. Threaded adjusting rod; 7. Positioning rod; 8. Sliding block; 9. Push rod; 10. One-way wheel; 11. Adjusting plate; 12. Threaded rotating rod; 13. Groove; 14. Ball bearing; 15. Anti-slip pad; 16. Concave plate; 17. Arc-shaped clamp; 18. Spring telescopic rod; 19. L-shaped pull rod; 20. Sponge pad. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0029] The following reference Figures 1 to 7 This application describes an asparagus height measuring device provided according to some embodiments.
[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 7This application provides an asparagus height measuring device according to some embodiments, comprising: a measuring rod 1; a base 2 disposed below the measuring rod 1; a sliding block 8 sleeved around the measuring rod 1, wherein the sliding block 8 has grooves 13 on both the left and right sides of its inner wall; a support column 4 fixed to the upper end of the base 2; the measuring rod 1 fixed to the upper end of the support column 4; universal wheels 3 rotatably connected to both sides of the lower end of the base 2; a lifting plate 5 slidably sleeved around the support column 4; positioning rods 7 fixed to both sides of the lower end of the lifting plate 5; the positioning rods 7 slidably penetrating through the bottom of the base 2; and a threaded adjusting rod 6 rotatably connected to the upper end of the base 2, the threaded adjusting rod 6 threadedly penetrating through the top of the lifting plate 5.
[0031] In this embodiment, when measuring the height of asparagus using the device, the measuring device is first moved by the rolling of the caster wheel 3. After being moved to the measuring position of the asparagus, the threaded adjusting rod 6 is turned to drive the lifting plate 5 and the positioning rod 7 to move down. The positioning rod 7 will be inserted into the soil to prevent the device from moving further and to prevent the device from tipping over, thus ensuring the stability of the device during the measurement process.
[0032] In some embodiments, the concave plate 16 is fixed to the right end of the sliding block 8; two arc-shaped clamping plates 17 are symmetrically distributed in the concave plate 16; two spring telescopic rods 18 are connected to the outer side of the arc-shaped clamping plates 17, and the ends of the spring telescopic rods 18 are fixed to the inner sidewall of the concave plate 16; and the sponge pad 20 is connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped clamping plate 17.
[0033] In this embodiment, the curved clamp 17 is then pulled to compress the spring telescopic rod 18. With the asparagus positioned between the two curved clamps 17, the spring force of the spring telescopic rod 18 drives the curved clamps 17 to reset. This facilitates the clamping of the two curved clamps 17 around the asparagus, thus enabling elastic detection of the asparagus. Even if the asparagus grows thick, the curved clamps 17 will not damage it due to the elasticity. Furthermore, combined with the flexibility of the sponge pad 20, it helps to better prevent the asparagus from being damaged.
[0034] In some embodiments, L-shaped tie rods 19 are fixed to the outer side of the arc-shaped clamping plate 17.
[0035] In this embodiment, by setting an L-shaped pull rod 19 and an arc-shaped clamping plate 17, the arc-shaped clamping plate 17 is pulled more conveniently and effortlessly.
[0036] In some embodiments, two one-way wheels 10 are respectively disposed in the groove 13, and the outer surface of the measuring rod 1 is covered with an anti-slip pad 15 with scale lines, and the distance between adjacent scale lines is 1mm.
[0037] In this embodiment, by setting a one-way wheel 10, and under the premise that the one-way wheel 10 can only roll upward along the measuring rod 1, during the asparagus growth process, the sliding block 8, the concave plate 16, and the arc-shaped clamping plate 17 move upward together with the height of the asparagus growth. The anti-slip pad 15 helps to increase the friction force in contact with the one-way wheel 10 and helps to prevent the one-way wheel 10 from slipping downward. Therefore, by looking at the scale lines on the anti-slip pad 15, since the distance between adjacent scale lines is set to 1mm, it is convenient to measure the height of the asparagus in real time, and the measurement process is convenient and quick.
[0038] In some embodiments, the sliding block 8 is provided with adjusting plates 11 on both the left and right sides, and push rods 9 are fixed inside the adjusting plates 11. The push rods 9 slide through the sliding block 8. The one-way wheels 10 are rotatably connected to the ends of the adjacent push rods 9. Threaded rotating rods 12 are rotatably connected to both the left and right sides of the sliding block 8. The threaded rotating rods 12 thread through the adjacent adjusting plates 11.
[0039] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to manually adjust the vertical height of the sliding block 8 and to move the sliding block 8 downward, the threaded rotating rod 12 is turned and the adjusting plate 11 is moved outward. The adjusting plate 11 will drive the push rod 9 and the one-way wheel 10 to move outward, so that the one-way wheel 10 does not contact the anti-slip pad 15. Then, by manually pushing the sliding block 8 downward, the sliding block 8 can be smoothly moved downward.
[0040] In some embodiments, the upper and lower parts of the inner wall of the sliding block 8 are rotatably connected with a plurality of balls 14, and the balls 14 are in contact with the anti-slip pad 15.
[0041] In this embodiment, the sliding block 8 is limited by the ball bearing 14. Since the ball bearing 14 is in contact with the anti-slip pad 15, it prevents the sliding block 8 from shaking or tilting when it moves along the measuring rod 1, thereby ensuring the stability of the sliding block 8 when it moves up and down.
[0042] In this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.
[0043] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0044] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The term "multiple" refers to two or more, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0045] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0046] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0047] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A device for measuring the height of asparagus, characterized in that include: Measuring rod (1); The base (2) is located below the measuring rod (1); A sliding block (8) is sleeved around the measuring rod (1), and grooves (13) are opened on both the left and right sides of the inner wall of the sliding block (8). Two one-way wheels (10) are respectively set in the groove (13); The concave plate (16) is fixed to the right end of the sliding block (8); Two arc-shaped clamps (17) are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides and are both located inside the concave plate (16); Two spring telescopic rods (18) are connected one to one on the outside of the arc-shaped clamp (17), and the ends of the spring telescopic rods (18) are fixed to the inner wall of the concave plate (16); A sponge pad (20) is attached to the inner wall of the arc-shaped clamp (17).
2. A device for measuring the height of asparagus spears according to claim 1, characterised in that The base (2) is fixed with a support column (4) at the upper end, the measuring rod (1) is fixed to the upper end of the support column (4), and the base (2) is rotatably connected with casters (3) on both sides of the lower end.
3. The asparagus height measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support column (4) is slidably sleeved with a lifting plate (5). The lower ends of the lifting plate (5) are fixed with positioning rods (7) on both sides. The positioning rods (7) slide through the bottom of the base (2). The upper end of the base (2) is rotatably connected with a threaded adjusting rod (6). The threaded adjusting rod (6) is threaded through the top of the lifting plate (5).
4. The asparagus height measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding block (8) is provided with adjustment plates (11) on both the left and right sides. Push rods (9) are fixed inside the adjustment plates (11). The push rods (9) slide through the sliding block (8). The one-way wheels (10) are rotatably connected to the ends of the adjacent push rods (9). The sliding block (8) is rotatably connected with threaded rotating rods (12) on both the left and right sides. The threaded rotating rods (12) are threaded through the adjacent adjustment plates (11).
5. The asparagus height measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the measuring rod (1) is covered with an anti-slip pad (15) with scale lines, and the distance between adjacent scale lines is 1mm.
6. The asparagus height measuring device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper and lower parts of the inner wall of the sliding block (8) are rotatably connected with several balls (14), and the balls (14) are in contact with the anti-slip pad (15).
7. The asparagus height measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of each of the arc-shaped clamps (17) is fixed with an L-shaped tie rod (19).