Pruning device for apple growing

CN224402298UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26DONGYUAN (SHANDONG) AGRI SCI & TECH DEV CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGYUAN (SHANDONG) AGRI SCI & TECH DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-29
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

In existing pruning devices for apple cultivation, the cutting blades wear down due to frequent cutting and require regular maintenance. The bolt installation results in long disassembly times, reducing maintenance efficiency.

Method used

The design employs a limit ring and fastening bolt, with the cutting blade mounted on the drive shaft to provide double-sided limiting. Insert pins and counterweights are used to enhance the stability of the device and simplify bolt operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the installation stability and maintenance efficiency of the cutting blades, reduces labor and time costs, and ensures the stability and efficiency of the trimming process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a pruning device for apple planting relates to apple pruning technical field, including pruning assembly, is provided with support subassembly on pruning assembly, is provided with and installs subassembly on pruning assembly, pruning assembly includes base and mounting frame, the inside mounting of mounting frame has rotation motor, the utility model discloses a cutting blade is set on transmission shaft, and the fixed mounting of spacing ring on transmission shaft is favorable to the cutting blade provides one side limiting effect, then uses the connecting ring set on transmission shaft outside, makes the positioning column pass through the inside of cutting blade and spacing ring, is favorable to the cutting blade provides other side limiting effect, effectively provides the limiting of cutting blade, then uses fastening bolt screw thread and passes through the inside of connecting ring, makes fastening bolt set up in transmission shaft inside, is favorable to the limiting of connecting ring, guarantees the stability of cutting blade installation, does not need to operate one by one to a large number of bolts, improves maintenance efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of apple pruning technology, and in particular to a pruning device for apple planting. Background Technology

[0002] Apple pruning is a common horticultural practice. Pruning apple trees helps them grow better by removing diseased, weak, crossing, and overly dense branches, promoting ventilation and light exposure to reduce the risk of disease, stimulating the growth of new branches, improving fruit quality and yield, and maintaining a beautiful and symmetrical tree shape to facilitate even fruit distribution.

[0003] In the prior art, such as the patent application CN223080592U entitled "A Pruning Device for Apple Planting," a cutting angle adjustment mechanism is included. The upper end of the cutting angle adjustment mechanism is provided with a cutting blade telescopic adjustment mechanism. One end of the cutting blade telescopic adjustment mechanism is fixedly connected to a connecting support block, and one end of the connecting support block is fixedly connected to a rotating motor. The output end of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to a cutting blade. The cutting blade telescopic adjustment mechanism includes a stainless steel support plate, and a fixing block is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the stainless steel support plate. This utility model, through the setting of the cutting blade and the cutting blade telescopic adjustment mechanism, removes the limitation of the fixed length between the cutting blade and the support arm. It allows for telescopic adjustment according to the length of the diseased branch, enabling the cutting blade to penetrate the apple branch a sufficient distance and approach the root. This allows for the crushing and cutting of weak and diseased branches from the root of the apple branch, removing the remaining portion so that the apple tree can develop normally.

[0004] In the use of existing apple pruning equipment, the cutting blades wear down due to frequent cutting of apple branches, requiring regular maintenance and replacement. Existing blades are usually installed with a large number of bolts, which need to be unscrewed one by one during disassembly, increasing installation and disassembly time and reducing maintenance efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that in the prior art, blades are usually installed using a large number of bolts, and each bolt needs to be unscrewed during disassembly, which increases the installation and disassembly time and reduces maintenance efficiency. Therefore, this invention proposes a pruning device for apple cultivation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a pruning device for apple cultivation, comprising a pruning component, a support component, and an installation / removal component. The pruning component includes a base and a mounting frame. A rotating motor is installed inside the mounting frame, and a drive shaft is installed at one end of the rotating motor. A cutting blade is installed on the drive shaft. The installation / removal component includes a limiting ring, a positioning pin is inserted inside the limiting ring, a connecting ring is installed at one end of the positioning pin, and a fastening bolt is threaded inside the connecting ring. The fastening bolt is installed inside the drive shaft.

[0007] Preferably, the support assembly includes a side support block, the side support block has an insert pin connected to its internal thread, the base has symmetrically installed sliding grooves at both ends, a sliding block is movably installed inside the sliding groove, and an installation box is installed on the side of the sliding block.

[0008] Preferably, a movable frame is movably mounted on the top of the base, and an adjusting screw is connected to the side of the movable frame.

[0009] Preferably, a guide groove is installed on the top of the movable frame, a lifting motor is installed on the top of the guide groove, and a lead screw is installed inside the guide groove.

[0010] Preferably, a connecting frame is movably installed inside the guide groove, a cylinder is installed inside the connecting frame, and a support frame is connected to the output end of the cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, a rotating shaft is mounted on the support frame, a tilting motor is mounted on one end of the rotating shaft, and the mounting bracket is mounted on the rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, a guide rod is installed on the side of the support frame, and a guide frame is installed on the side of the connecting frame, with the guide rod passing through the interior of the guide frame.

[0013] Preferably, the mounting box is provided with multiple counterweights inside.

[0014] Preferably, the connecting ring extends through the interior of the cutting blade and is sleeved on the outside of the drive shaft.

[0015] Preferably, the base is equipped with casters at the four corners of its bottom.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. In this utility model, by sleeved on the drive shaft and fixedly installed on the drive shaft with a limiting ring, the cutting blade is provided with a limiting effect on one side. Then, a connecting ring is sleeved on the outside of the drive shaft, causing the positioning pin to pass through the inside of the cutting blade and the limiting ring, which provides a limiting effect on the other side of the cutting blade. This effectively limits the cutting blade. Then, a fastening bolt is threaded through the inside of the connecting ring, causing the fastening bolt to be located inside the drive shaft, which helps to limit the connecting ring. This ensures the stability of the cutting blade installation, eliminates the need to operate on a large number of bolts one by one, reduces labor and time costs, improves maintenance efficiency, ensures the stable use of the cutting blade, and thus improves trimming efficiency.

[0018] 2. In this utility model, by using the insertion nail threaded into the inside of the side support block, the insertion nail is inserted into the soil, which helps to ensure the stability of the base. The sliding block is slidably installed inside the sliding groove, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the installation box. The counterweight block is placed inside the installation box as needed, which helps to further improve the stability of the base, reduce the occurrence of tipping and overturning, ensure the stability of the base during the trimming process, and thus ensure the trimming effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This utility model provides a three-dimensional structural diagram of a pruning device for apple cultivation;

[0020] Figure 2 This utility model provides another structural schematic diagram of a pruning device for apple cultivation;

[0021] Figure 3 This utility model provides a partially exploded structural diagram of a pruning device for apple cultivation;

[0022] Figure 4 This utility model provides a partial structural schematic diagram of a pruning device for apple cultivation;

[0023] Figure 5 This utility model provides an exploded view of the assembly and disassembly components of a pruning device for apple cultivation.

[0024] Legend: 1. Trimming Component; 101. Base; 102. Adjusting Screw; 103. Moving Frame; 104. Guide Groove; 105. Lifting Motor; 106. Lead Screw; 107. Connecting Frame; 108. Cylinder; 109. Guide Rod; 110. Guide Frame; 111. Rotating Shaft; 112. Tilting Motor; 113. Mounting Frame; 114. Drive Shaft; 115. Cutting Blade; 116. Moving Wheel; 117. Rotating Motor; 2. Support Component; 201. Side Support Block; 202. Insert Pin; 203. Sliding Block; 204. Mounting Box; 205. Counterweight Block; 206. Slide Groove; 3. Installation / Removal Component; 301. Limiting Ring; 302. Connecting Ring; 303. Positioning Column; 304. Fastening Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0026] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0027] Example 1: As Figures 1-5As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a pruning device for apple cultivation, including a pruning component 1, a support component 2, and an installation / removal component 3. The pruning component 1 includes a base 101 and a mounting frame 113. A rotating motor 117 is installed inside the mounting frame 113, and a drive shaft 114 is installed at one end of the rotating motor 117. A cutting blade 115 is installed on the drive shaft 114. The installation / removal component 3 includes a limiting ring 301, a positioning pin 303 is inserted inside the limiting ring 301, a connecting ring 302 is installed at one end of the positioning pin 303, and a fastening bolt 304 is threaded inside the connecting ring 302. The fastening bolt 304 is installed inside the drive shaft 114. A movable frame 103 is movably installed on the top of the base 101. An adjusting screw 102 is connected to the side. A guide groove 104 is installed on the top of the movable frame 103. A lifting motor 105 is installed on the top of the guide groove 104. A lead screw 106 is installed inside the guide groove 104. A connecting frame 107 is movably installed inside the guide groove 104. A cylinder 108 is installed inside the connecting frame 107. A support frame is connected to the output end of the cylinder 108. A rotating shaft 111 is installed on the support frame. A tilting motor 112 is installed at one end of the rotating shaft 111. A mounting frame 113 is installed on the rotating shaft 111. A guide rod 109 is installed on the side of the support frame. A guide frame 110 is installed on the side of the connecting frame 107. The guide rod 109 passes through the interior of the guide frame 110. A connecting ring 302 passes through the interior of the cutting blade 115. The connecting ring 302 is sleeved on the outside of the drive shaft 114.

[0028] In this embodiment, manually rotating the adjusting screw 102 facilitates the movement of the movable frame 103 within the movable slot at the top of the base 101, allowing for fine-tuning of the cutting position without frequent movement of the entire device, thus improving cutting efficiency. The lifting motor 105 electrically drives the lead screw 106, which in turn drives the connecting frame 107 to move up and down within the guide slot 104, facilitating adjustment according to the desired branch height. The cylinder 108 extends the support frame, pushing it towards the branch. The guide rod 109 provides guidance for the movement of the support frame. The rotating motor 117 electrically drives the transmission shaft 114, which in turn drives the cutting blade 115, facilitating branch pruning. The tilting motor 112 electrically drives the rotating shaft 111, which in turn adjusts the angle of the mounting frame 113. This design facilitates angle adjustment of the cutting blade 115, thereby increasing the trimming range. By fitting the cutting blade 115 onto the drive shaft 114 and fixing the limiting ring 301 onto the drive shaft 114, it provides a limiting effect on one side of the cutting blade 115. Then, a connecting ring 302 is fitted onto the outside of the drive shaft 114, causing the positioning pin 303 to penetrate through the interior of the cutting blade 115 and the limiting ring 301, which provides a limiting effect on the other side of the cutting blade 115. This effectively limits the cutting blade 115. Finally, a fastening bolt 304 is threaded through the interior of the connecting ring 302, causing the fastening bolt 304 to be located inside the drive shaft 114, which helps to limit the connecting ring 302. This ensures the stability of the cutting blade 115 installation, eliminates the need to operate a large number of bolts one by one, reduces labor and time costs, improves maintenance efficiency, ensures the stable use of the cutting blade 115, and thus improves trimming efficiency.

[0029] Example 2: Figures 1-5 As shown, the support assembly 2 includes a side support block 201, with an insert pin 202 threaded inside the side support block 201. Slide grooves 206 are symmetrically installed at both ends of the base 101. Sliding blocks 203 are movably installed inside the slide grooves 206. Mounting boxes 204 are installed on the sides of the sliding blocks 203. Multiple counterweights 205 are installed inside the mounting boxes 204. Casters 116 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base 101.

[0030] In this embodiment, by using the insertion pin 202 threadedly connected to the inside of the side support block 201, the insertion pin 202 is inserted into the soil, which helps to ensure the stability of the base 101. The sliding block 203 is slidably installed inside the sliding groove 206, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the mounting box 204. By placing the counterweight block 205 inside the mounting box 204 as needed, the stability of the base 101 is further improved, the occurrence of side tipping and overturning is reduced, and the stability of the base 101 during the trimming process is ensured, thereby ensuring the trimming effect.

[0031] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: In use, the insertion pin 202 is first threaded into the side support block 201, causing it to insert into the soil, which helps ensure the stability of the base 101. The sliding block 203 is slidably mounted inside the sliding groove 206, facilitating the installation and disassembly of the mounting box 204. The counterweight block 205 is placed inside the mounting box 204 as needed, further enhancing the stability of the base 101. Then, manually rotating the adjusting screw 102 moves the moving frame 103 within the moving groove at the top of the base 101, allowing for fine-tuning of the cutting position. The lifting motor 105 electrically drives the lead screw 106 to rotate, causing the connecting frame 107 to rise and fall within the guide groove 104, facilitating adjustment according to the desired branch height. The cylinder 108 extends the support frame, pushing it towards the branch. The guide rod 109 provides guidance for the movement of the support frame. The rotating motor 117 electrically drives the transmission shaft 114... The drive shaft 114 rotates, driving the cutting blade 115 to rotate, which facilitates pruning of branches. The rotating shaft 111 is electrically driven by the flip motor 112, which in turn allows for angle adjustment of the mounting bracket 113, thereby facilitating angle adjustment of the cutting blade 115 and increasing the pruning range. When maintaining the cutting blade 115, it is fitted onto the drive shaft 114, and the limiting ring 301 is fixedly installed on the drive shaft 114, facilitating the adjustment of the cutting blade 115. 5. A limiting function is provided on one side, and then a connecting ring 302 is sleeved on the outside of the drive shaft 114, so that the positioning pin 303 passes through the inside of the cutting blade 115 and the limiting ring 301, which helps to provide a limiting function on the other side of the cutting blade 115, effectively limiting the cutting blade 115. Then, a fastening bolt 304 is threaded through the inside of the connecting ring 302, so that the fastening bolt 304 is set inside the drive shaft 114, which helps to limit the connecting ring 302 and ensures the stability of the installation of the cutting blade 115.

[0032] The lifting motor 105, lead screw 106, cylinder 108, tilting motor 112, and rotating motor 117 in this utility model are common knowledge in the field, and their working principles are known technologies. The appropriate model is selected according to actual use, so the lifting motor 105, lead screw 106, cylinder 108, tilting motor 112, and rotating motor 117 will not be explained in detail.

[0033] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pruning device for apple cultivation, comprising a pruning component (1), characterized in that: The trimming assembly (1) is provided with a support assembly (2) and a mounting assembly (3). The trimming assembly (1) includes a base (101) and a mounting bracket (113). A rotating motor (117) is installed inside the mounting bracket (113). A drive shaft (114) is installed at one end of the rotating motor (117). A cutting blade (115) is provided on the drive shaft (114). The mounting assembly (3) includes a limiting ring (301). A positioning pin (303) is inserted inside the limiting ring (301). A connecting ring (302) is installed at one end of the positioning pin (303). A fastening bolt (304) is threaded inside the connecting ring (302). The fastening bolt (304) is installed inside the drive shaft (114).

2. The pruning device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly (2) includes a side support block (201), the side support block (201) is internally threaded with an insert pin (202), the base (101) is symmetrically mounted with sliding grooves (206) at both ends, a sliding block (203) is movably mounted inside the sliding groove (206), and an installation box (204) is mounted on the side of the sliding block (203).

3. The pruning device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable frame (103) is movably mounted on the top of the base (101), and an adjusting screw (102) is connected to the side of the movable frame (103).

4. The pruning device for apple cultivation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the movable frame (103) is equipped with a guide groove (104), the top of the guide groove (104) is equipped with a lifting motor (105), and the inside of the guide groove (104) is equipped with a lead screw (106).

5. The pruning device for apple cultivation according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting frame (107) is movably installed inside the guide groove (104), and a cylinder (108) is installed inside the connecting frame (107). The output end of the cylinder (108) is connected to a support frame.

6. The pruning device for apple cultivation according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rotating shaft (111) is installed on the support frame, and a flip motor (112) is installed at one end of the rotating shaft (111). The mounting bracket (113) is installed on the rotating shaft (111).

7. The pruning device for apple cultivation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support frame is equipped with a guide rod (109) on its side, and the connecting frame (107) is equipped with a guide frame (110) on its side. The guide rod (109) passes through the interior of the guide frame (110).

8. The pruning device for apple cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting box (204) is equipped with multiple counterweights (205).

9. The pruning device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting ring (302) extends through the interior of the cutting blade (115) and is sleeved on the outside of the drive shaft (114).

10. The pruning device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (101) is equipped with four casters (116) at the bottom corners.