An olive tree planting and fertilizing device
By designing an adjustable-height fertilizer applicator for olive trees, the problems of adaptability and quantitative application of fertilizer shovels have been solved, enabling precise application of fertilizer and avoiding resource waste and damage to tree health.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHENGDU UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing fertilizer shovels lack a convenient height adjustment mechanism, making them unsuitable for users of different heights. Furthermore, the amount of fertilizer applied mainly relies on manual experience, leading to fertilizer waste and damage to tree health.
A fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation has been designed, comprising an adjustable-height shovel handle, a metering mechanism, and a detachable shovel head. The fertilizer metering is controlled by a piston and connecting rod, and quick assembly and disassembly are achieved by a flexible buckle.
The fertilizer applicator achieves high adaptability and quantitative fertilization, reducing fertilizer waste, avoiding damage to olive trees from over-fertilization, and improving the convenience and efficiency of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural planting equipment technology, and in particular to a fertilizer applicator for olive planting. Background Technology
[0002] Olive trees are typically planted in spring or autumn to avoid extreme heat and cold, which is conducive to root development. Selecting healthy, disease-free seedlings is crucial. The planting hole should be wide and deep enough, and the soil structure should be improved to ensure good aeration and drainage. The planting depth should be appropriate, with the root collar slightly above the ground. After backfilling, water thoroughly and cover with mulch or organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Initial support and fixation help the seedlings resist wind and grow upright. Special attention should be paid to water management in the first year after planting, keeping the soil moderately moist but not waterlogged to ensure the seedlings survive successfully.
[0003] Operators typically use a fertilizer shovel for precise spot fertilization. When using it, first select the fertilization point about 10 to 15 centimeters around the plant's roots, avoiding the main root. Then, insert the shovel head vertically or slightly at an angle into the soil, adjusting the depth according to the depth of the crop's root system. Next, pull the handle backward, and the fertilizer compartment at the end of the shovel head will open, accurately placing a measured amount of fertilizer into the bottom of the pit. Finally, slowly pull out the shovel, allowing the soil moved by the shovel to naturally backfill and cover the fertilizer. Gently tamp the soil down with your foot to ensure that the fertilizer is completely buried by the soil, preventing exposure that could lead to volatilization or loss. This method effectively reduces fertilizer waste and prevents root burn.
[0004] In practice, certain problems exist. On the one hand, current fertilizer shovels generally lack convenient and effective height adjustment mechanisms, failing to flexibly adapt to the operating habits of users of different heights. This forces users (especially those with significant height differences) to adopt unnatural bending or stretching postures during fertilization, increasing labor intensity and increasing the risk of fatigue and even strain over long periods. On the other hand, most fertilizer shovels rely heavily on manual experience for fertilizer dispensing, lacking reliable dispensing mechanisms. This extensive operation is prone to over-fertilization when dealing with younger olive trees requiring precise fertilization. Over-fertilization not only wastes resources but can also lead to serious consequences such as root burn, soil salinization, and nutrient imbalance, harming the healthy growth of the trees. Therefore, we urgently need a fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the existing technology where fertilizer shovels cannot well adapt to the operating needs of users of different heights, and the quantitative application of fertilizer mainly relies on manual experience and lacks a reliable quantitative mechanism. Therefore, this invention proposes a fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] An olive oil planting fertilizer applicator includes a hollow shovel handle and a shovel head detachably mounted on the end of the shovel handle. The shovel handle has a feed pipe for feeding material. The applicator also includes a discharge through hole in the shovel head, which is connected to the shovel handle to form a discharge passage. A shovel handle is threaded to the end of the shovel handle. A piston and a connecting rod mounted on the piston are slidably disposed in the shovel handle and the shovel handle. When the piston covers the port of the feed pipe, a first working area is formed. When the piston covers part of the port of the feed pipe, a second working area is formed. A hollow grip is fixedly connected to the end of the shovel handle, and a limiting part for controlling the amount of material dispensed is provided on the hollow grip.
[0008] In order to reset the pulled piston, preferably, a spring is fixedly connected to the lower part of the hollowed-out grip, and the other end of the spring abuts against the end of the connecting rod, and a handle for turning is fixedly connected to the connecting rod.
[0009] In order to control the discharge of fertilizer, preferably, the limiting part includes a rectangular protrusion integrally formed with the hollowed-out handle. At least three sets of sliding grooves are provided on one set of rectangular protrusions, and a metering rod for controlling the amount is slidably connected on one of the sliding grooves. A positioning hole is provided on the other set of rectangular protrusions corresponding to the position of the sliding groove. When the end of the metering rod is inserted into the positioning hole, a metering area is formed.
[0010] In order to allow for the replacement of different types of shovel heads, preferably, the connection of the shovel head is symmetrically provided with limiting holes, and the end of the shovel handle is fixedly installed with an elastic limiting member adapted to the limiting hole. When the shovel head is inserted into the shovel handle, the elastic limiting member is engaged in the limiting hole and forms a limiting area.
[0011] For ease of use, preferably, anti-slip pads are fixedly installed on the hand grip and handle of the hollow grip.
[0012] To facilitate pulling the handle more easily when holding the openwork grip, the distance between the handhold and the handle is preferably between 5cm and 7cm.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This olive planting fertilizer applicator, with its rectangular protrusions and metering rods, features three equally spaced sliding grooves to accommodate olives of different sizes and growth stages. For example, the groove closest to the handle corresponds to smaller olives, i.e., seedlings, which require less fertilizer. Therefore, after the metering rod slides through the groove and is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole, the rising distance of the connecting rod is inhibited. When the connecting rod rises, it touches the metering rod. At this point, the operator releases the handle, and the connecting rod returns to its original position under the action of the spring. The cycle of the piston opening and closing the feed pipe corresponds to the metering of fertilizer.
[0015] 2. This olive oil planting fertilizer applicator, through the setting of the piston and connecting rod, in the first working zone, the piston covers the feed pipe to prevent the feed pipe from discharging. In the second working zone, the piston and connecting rod move upward under manual pulling, changing the position of the piston and thus exposing part of the space in the feed pipe. The fertilizer will enter through the external pipe and enter the shovel handle through the gap in the feed pipe, thereby realizing the quantitative and timing of fertilizer dispensing and avoiding fertilizer waste.
[0016] 3. This olive planting fertilizer applicator features an elastic buckle. One end of the elastic buckle is welded to the handle. When the handle is inserted into the head, the elastic part of the buckle contracts due to the compression of space. When it moves into the limiting hole, the elastic part of the buckle releases and inserts into the limiting hole, thus completing the assembly of the handle and the head. In subsequent replacement processes, simply press the elastic buckle to disengage it from the limiting hole and pull the handle outward to achieve quick assembly and disassembly of the fertilizer applicator.
[0017] The parts not covered in this device are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This utility model solves the problem of the lack of a convenient height adjustment mechanism for fertilizer shovels, thus adapting to the operating needs of users of different heights. It can also quantitatively measure the discharged fertilizer, avoiding excessive fertilizer that could cause root burn, soil salinization, and nutrient imbalance in olive trees. Furthermore, it enables quick replacement of the shovel head. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation proposed in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This utility model proposes a fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation. Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation proposed in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rectangular protrusion and metering rod structure of an olive planting fertilizer applicator proposed in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shovel head structure of an olive planting fertilizer applicator proposed in this utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the shovel handle structure of a fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation proposed in this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Shovel handle; 2. Shovel head; 3. Feed pipe; 4. Discharge through hole; 5. Shovel handle; 6. Piston; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Hollowed-out grip; 9. Spring; 10. Handle; 11. Rectangular protrusion; 12. Slide groove; 13. Measuring rod; 14. Positioning hole; 15. Limiting hole; 16. Elastic limiting component; 17. Anti-slip pad. 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 of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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. Example
[0027] Reference Figures 1-6 A fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation includes a hollow shovel handle 1 and a shovel head 2 detachably mounted on the end of the shovel handle 1. Symmetrical limiting holes 15 are provided at the connection of the shovel head 2. An elastic limiting member 16 adapted to the limiting hole 15 is fixedly installed at the end of the shovel handle 1. When the shovel head 2 is inserted into the shovel handle 1, the elastic limiting member 16 engages within the limiting hole 15, forming a limiting area. A feed pipe 3 for feeding material is provided on the shovel handle 1. Here, the elastic limiting member 16 can be an elastic buckle. It should be noted that one end of the elastic buckle is welded to the shovel handle 1. When the shovel handle 1 is inserted into the shovel head 2, due to the compression of space, the elastic part of the elastic buckle will contract. When it moves into the limiting hole 15, the elastic part of the elastic buckle releases and inserts into the limiting hole 15, thus completing the assembly of the shovel handle 1 and the shovel head 2. In subsequent replacement processes, simply press the elastic buckle to disengage it from the limiting hole 15 and pull out the shovel handle 1 to achieve quick assembly and disassembly of the fertilizer applicator.
[0028] It should be noted that the shovel head 2 is equipped with a crossbar for foot pedaling, and this crossbar is also welded to the shovel head 2.
[0029] It also includes a discharge through hole 4 opened in the shovel head 2. The discharge through hole 4 is connected to the shovel handle 1 to form a discharge passage. Here, the discharge through hole 4 is used for the discharge of fertilizer. Since it is connected to the shovel handle 1, when the fertilizer falls down through the shovel handle 1, it will be discharged through the discharge through hole 4.
[0030] A shovel handle 5 is threadedly connected to the end of the shovel handle 1. A piston 6 and a connecting rod 7 mounted on the piston 6 are slidably disposed inside the shovel handle 5 and the shovel handle 1. When the piston 6 covers the port of the feed pipe 3, a first working area is formed. When the piston 6 covers part of the port of the feed pipe 3, a second working area is formed. In the first working area, the piston 6 will cover the feed pipe 3 to prevent the feed pipe 3 from discharging material. In the second working area, the piston 6 and the connecting rod 7 move upward under manual pulling, causing the position of the piston 6 to change, thereby exposing part of the space in the feed pipe 3. Fertilizer will enter through the external pipe and enter the shovel handle 1 through the gap exposed in the feed pipe 3, thereby realizing the quantitative and timing of fertilizer feeding and avoiding waste of fertilizer.
[0031] It should be noted that the fertilizer shovel needs to be used with a container and hose to carry the fertilizer. The two ends of the hose are connected to the container and the feed pipe 3, respectively. When the piston 6 moves and the feed pipe 3 is exposed, the fertilizer can flow normally. The container can be carried on the back of the worker.
[0032] A hollow handle 8 is fixedly connected to the end of the shovel handle 5. A spring 9 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the hollow handle 8, and the other end of the spring 9 abuts against the end of the connecting rod 7. A handle 10 for turning is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 7. A limiting part for controlling the quantity is provided on the hollow handle 8. The limiting part includes a rectangular protrusion 11 integrally formed with the hollow handle 8. At least three sets of sliding grooves 12 are opened on one set of rectangular protrusions 11, and a metering rod 13 for controlling the quantity is slidably connected on one of the sliding grooves 12. A positioning hole 14 is opened on another set of rectangular protrusions 11 corresponding to the position of the sliding groove 12. When the end of the metering rod 13 is inserted into the positioning hole... At 14 o'clock, a quantitative zone is formed. Here, the three sets of chutes 12 are equally spaced, corresponding to olives of different sizes and growth cycles. For example, the chute 12 closest to the handle 10 corresponds to small olives, i.e. seedlings, which require less fertilizer. Therefore, after the quantitative rod 13 slides through the chutes 12 and is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole 14, the upward distance of the connecting rod 7 will be inhibited. When the connecting rod 7 rises, it will touch the quantitative rod 13. At this time, the operator releases the handle, and the connecting rod 7 returns to its original position under the action of the spring 9. The cycle time of the piston 6 opening and closing the feed pipe 3 is the quantitative measurement of fertilizer.
[0033] It should be noted that because the area where the fertilizer is discharged is limited, the difference in the discharge speed each time is small, and the output amount will not vary significantly.
[0034] Anti-slip pads 17 are fixedly installed on the hand grip of the hollow handle 8 and the handle 10. The distance between the hand grip of the hollow handle 8 and the handle 10 is 5cm-7cm. Here, the distance is controlled at 6cm. When the operator holds the handle 10, he can easily reach the handle 10 and move the handle 10 upward for easy operation.
[0035] In this invention, during the assembly stage, the operator inserts the shovel handle 1 into the end of the shovel head 2 and allows the elastic limiting member 16 to enter the limiting hole 15, thus completing the connection between the shovel handle 1 and the shovel head 2. At this time, the piston 6 and connecting rod 7 are slid into the shovel handle 1. Because the inner wall of the shovel handle 1 is located below the feed pipe 3 and has an inclined baffle, the piston 6 will not fall downwards. Then, the shovel handle 5 is screwed into the end of the shovel handle 1 through a threaded connection, and the corresponding distance is adjusted to complete the assembly of the fertilizer shovel. At this time, the spring 9 should abut against the end of the connecting rod 7. At this time, the required amount of fertilizer is selected according to the size and growth cycle of the olive trees to be fertilized, and the metering rod 1 is set. Insert the 3 into the corresponding groove 12 and insert the end of the metering rod 13 into the positioning hole 14 for limiting, thus completing the setting of the fertilizer shovel discharge. At this time, connect the hose connected to the fertilizer container to the feed pipe 3. When fertilization is needed, insert the shovel head 2 into the soil and tilt it upward to create gaps in the soil. Then, pull the handle 10 on the connecting rod 7 upward to drive the piston 6 to move upward and expose the feed pipe 3. The fertilizer in the hose will enter the shovel handle 1 through the feed pipe 3 and be discharged through the discharge hole 4 on the shovel head 2. Then, release the handle 10, and the connecting rod 7 will reset under the rebound of the spring 9. Pull out the shovel head 2 to complete the fertilization process for olive trees.
[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A fertilizer applicator for olive cultivation, comprising a hollow shovel handle (1) and a shovel head (2) detachably mounted on the end of the shovel handle (1), wherein the shovel handle (1) is provided with a feed pipe (3) for feeding material, characterized in that, Also includes: A material feeding through hole (4) is opened in the shovel head (2), and the material feeding through hole (4) is connected to the shovel handle (1) to form a material feeding passage; A shovel handle (5) is threaded to the end of the shovel handle (1). A piston (6) and a connecting rod (7) mounted on the piston (6) are slidably arranged in the shovel handle (5) and the shovel handle (1). When the piston (6) covers the port of the feed pipe (3), a first working area is formed. When the piston (6) covers part of the port of the feed pipe (3), a second working area is formed. The end of the shovel handle (5) is fixedly connected to a hollow handle (8), and the hollow handle (8) is provided with a limiting part for controlling the quantity.
2. The olive planting fertilizer applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower part of the hollowed-out grip (8) is fixedly connected to a spring (9), and the other end of the spring (9) abuts against the end of the connecting rod (7). A handle (10) for turning is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (7).
3. The olive planting fertilizer applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting part includes a rectangular protrusion (11) integrally formed with the hollowed-out handle (8). At least three sets of sliding grooves (12) are provided on one set of rectangular protrusions (11), and a quantitative rod (13) for controlling the amount is slidably connected on one of the sliding grooves (12). A positioning hole (14) is provided on another set of rectangular protrusions (11) corresponding to the position of the sliding groove (12). When the end of the quantitative rod (13) is inserted into the positioning hole (14), a quantitative area is formed.
4. The olive planting fertilizer applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shovel head (2) has symmetrically opened limit holes (15) at the connection point. The end of the shovel handle (1) is fixedly installed with an elastic limit member (16) that is adapted to the limit hole (15). When the shovel head (2) is inserted into the shovel handle (1), the elastic limit member (16) is engaged in the limit hole (15) and forms a limit area.
5. The olive planting fertilizer applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that, Anti-slip pads (17) are fixedly installed on the hand grip (8) and handle (10).
6. The olive planting fertilizer applicator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The distance between the handhold of the hollowed-out grip (8) and the handle (10) is between 5cm and 7cm.