A non-destructive tuber harvesting device for digging up yam tubers
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XISHUANGBANNA NIANBAHUAN AGRI TECH DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of yam digging and harvesting technology, specifically to a non-destructive tuber harvesting device for yam digging. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the planting area of yam, an agricultural product with high nutritional value and health benefits, is constantly expanding. However, because yam is a rhizome plant that grows very deep in the ground, sometimes reaching tens of centimeters in length, harvesting it is extremely difficult. Furthermore, as a rare and specialty agricultural product, the marketability of yam greatly influences its selling price, primarily manifested in the amount of root hairs and the integrity of the tuber. These characteristics are easily damaged during traditional yam harvesting, directly impacting farmers' income. Therefore, yam harvesting has become a bottleneck limiting yam growers' profits. The traditional method of yam harvesting is manual harvesting, which is not only inefficient but also prone to damaging the yams.
[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, a non-destructive harvesting device for the tubers of thorny yam is proposed here. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a non-destructive harvesting device for yam tubers, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art that the traditional yam harvesting methods are not only inefficient but also prone to damaging the yams.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a non-destructive harvesting device for yam tubers, comprising an operating sleeve, an electric hydraulic cylinder fixedly installed at the top of the inner side of the operating sleeve, a fixed seat fixedly connected to the movable end of the electric hydraulic cylinder, the fixed seat being slidably disposed inside the operating sleeve, a motor fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner side of the fixed seat, a digging cylinder fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, an annular digging head fixedly installed at the bottom end of the digging cylinder, a battery box fixedly installed at the top of the operating sleeve, and a storage battery fixedly installed inside the battery box.
[0006] By transporting the device to the target location and placing both feet on the auxiliary base, the fixed base and other structures are moved downwards by an electric hydraulic cylinder. At the same time, the digging cylinder is driven to rotate by a motor and guided underground by the action of the annular tunneling head, so that the digging cylinder is placed on the surface of the yam, thereby achieving non-destructive excavation of the yam. Compared with manual excavation, this device can improve excavation efficiency and reduce the damage rate of the yam. The cooperation between the rotating groove and the rotating ring facilitates the stable rotation of the digging cylinder, and the cooperation between the two moving grooves and the two moving blocks facilitates the stable movement of the fixed base.
[0007] Preferably, two movable slots are provided at the connection between the operating sleeve and the fixed base, and two movable blocks are fixedly provided at the connection between the fixed base and the operating sleeve. The two movable slots are slidably connected to the two movable blocks respectively. The cooperation between the two movable slots and the two movable blocks facilitates the stable movement of the fixed base.
[0008] Preferably, a rotating seat is fixedly provided at the bottom of the surface of the fixed seat, and the rotating seat is rotatably connected to the digging cylinder. The rotating seat facilitates the stable rotation of the digging cylinder.
[0009] Preferably, a rotating ring is fixedly provided at the connection between the rotating base and the digging cylinder, and a rotating groove is provided at the connection between the digging cylinder and the rotating base. The rotating groove is rotatably connected to the rotating ring, and the cooperation between the rotating groove and the rotating ring facilitates the stable rotation of the digging cylinder.
[0010] Preferably, auxiliary handles are fixedly provided on the top of both sides of the operating sleeve, and auxiliary bases are fixedly provided on the bottom of the surface of the operating sleeve. The two auxiliary handles facilitate the handling of the device.
[0011] Preferably, a charging port is provided on one side of the battery box, and the battery is electrically connected to an external power source through the charging port. The charging port facilitates the charging of the battery.
[0012] Preferably, a control panel is fixedly installed on the front of the battery box, and the electric hydraulic cylinder and motor are electrically connected to the battery through the control panel. The control panel controls the electric hydraulic cylinder and motor to be powered on and start working.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by transporting the device to the target position and placing both feet on the auxiliary base, the fixed base and other structures are moved downward by the electric hydraulic cylinder, while the digging cylinder is driven to rotate by the motor and guided into the ground by the action of the annular tunneling head, so that the digging cylinder is placed on the surface of the yam, thereby achieving non-destructive excavation of the yam. Compared with manual excavation, this device can improve excavation efficiency and reduce the damage rate of the yam. The cooperation between the rotating groove and the rotating ring facilitates the stable rotation of the digging cylinder, and the cooperation between the two moving grooves and the two moving blocks facilitates the stable movement of the fixed base. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of part A of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the battery box of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Operating sleeve; 2. Electro-hydraulic cylinder; 3. Fixed base; 4. Motor; 5. Excavating cylinder; 6. Circular tunneling head; 7. Battery box; 8. Moving slot; 9. Moving block; 10. Rotating seat; 11. Rotating slot; 12. Rotating ring; 13. Battery; 14. Charging port; 15. Control panel; 16. Auxiliary handle; 17. Auxiliary base. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0020] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a non-destructive harvesting device for tubers of yam, including an operating sleeve 1. An electric hydraulic cylinder 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner side of the operating sleeve 1. A fixed seat 3 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the electric hydraulic cylinder 2. The fixed seat 3 is slidably disposed inside the operating sleeve 1. A motor 4 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner side of the fixed seat 3. A digging cylinder 5 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 4. An annular digging head 6 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the digging cylinder 5. A battery box 7 is fixedly installed at the top of the operating sleeve 1. A storage battery 13 is fixedly installed inside the battery box 7. The device can be moved to the target location. With both feet placed on the auxiliary base 17, the electric hydraulic cylinder 2 pushes the fixed base 3 and other structures downwards. At the same time, the motor 4 drives the digging cylinder 5 to rotate, and under the action of the annular tunneling head 6, the digging cylinder 5 is guided into the ground, so that the digging cylinder 5 is placed on the surface of the yam, thereby achieving non-destructive digging of the yam. Compared with manual digging, this device can improve digging efficiency and reduce the damage rate of the yam. The cooperation between the rotating groove 11 and the rotating ring 12 facilitates the stable rotation of the digging cylinder 5, and the cooperation between the two moving grooves 8 and the two moving blocks 9 facilitates the stable movement of the fixed base 3.
[0021] Two movable slots 8 are provided at the connection between the operating sleeve 1 and the fixed base 3. Two movable blocks 9 are fixedly provided at the connection between the fixed base 3 and the operating sleeve 1. The two movable slots 8 are slidably connected to the two movable blocks 9 respectively. A rotating base 10 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the surface of the fixed base 3. The rotating base 10 is rotatably connected to the digging cylinder 5. A rotating ring 12 is fixedly provided at the connection between the rotating base 10 and the digging cylinder 5. A rotating slot 11 is provided at the connection between the digging cylinder 5 and the rotating base 10. The rotating slot 11 is rotatably connected to the rotating ring 12.
[0022] In use, the two movable slots 8 are respectively matched with the two movable blocks 9 to facilitate the stable movement of the fixed base 3, the rotating base 10 is set to facilitate the stable rotation of the digging cylinder 5, and the rotating slot 11 is matched with the rotating ring 12 to facilitate the stable rotation of the digging cylinder 5.
[0023] Auxiliary handles 16 are fixedly installed on the top of both sides of the operating sleeve 1, and auxiliary bases 17 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the surface of the operating sleeve 1. A charging hole 14 is opened on one side of the battery box 7, and the battery 13 is electrically connected to an external power source through the charging hole 14. A control panel 15 is fixedly installed on the front of the battery box 7, and the electric hydraulic cylinder 2 and the motor 4 are electrically connected to the battery 13 through the control panel 15.
[0024] In use, the two auxiliary handles 16 facilitate the handling of the device, the charging port 14 facilitates the charging of the battery 13, and the control panel 15 controls the electric hydraulic cylinder 2 and the motor 4 to be powered on and start working.
[0025] In this embodiment, the device is moved to the target location, with both feet on the auxiliary base 17. The electric hydraulic cylinder 2 pushes the fixed base 3 and other structures downwards, while the motor 4 drives the digging cylinder 5 to rotate. Under the action of the annular tunneling head 6, the digging cylinder 5 is guided underground, placing it on the surface of the yam. This achieves non-destructive digging of the yam. Compared to manual digging, this device can improve digging efficiency and reduce the damage rate of the yam. The rotation groove 11 and the rotation ring 12 facilitate the stable rotation of the digging cylinder 5, and the two moving grooves 8 and the two moving blocks 9 facilitate the stable movement of the fixed base 3.
[0026] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A device for non-destructive collection of tubers for digging of Dioscorea alata, comprising an operating sleeve (1), characterized in that: An electric hydraulic cylinder (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the inner side of the operating sleeve (1). A fixed seat (3) is fixedly connected to the movable end of the electric hydraulic cylinder (2). The fixed seat (3) is slidably disposed inside the operating sleeve (1). A motor (4) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner side of the fixed seat (3). A digging cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (4). An annular tunneling head (6) is fixedly disposed at the bottom end of the digging cylinder (5). A battery box (7) is fixedly disposed at the top end of the operating sleeve (1). A storage battery (13) is fixedly installed inside the battery box (7).
2. The device for non-destructive collection of tubers of Dioscorea villosa L. for digging according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two movable slots (8) are provided at the connection between the operating sleeve (1) and the fixed seat (3). Two movable blocks (9) are fixedly provided at the connection between the fixed seat (3) and the operating sleeve (1). The two movable slots (8) are slidably connected to the two movable blocks (9) respectively.
3. The device for non-destructive collection of tubers of Dioscorea villosa L. for digging according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating seat (10) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the surface of the fixed seat (3), and the rotating seat (10) is rotatably connected to the excavation cylinder (5).
4. The non-destructive tuber harvesting device for digging up yam according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating ring (12) is fixedly provided at the connection between the rotating seat (10) and the digging cylinder (5). A rotating groove (11) is provided at the connection between the digging cylinder (5) and the rotating seat (10). The rotating groove (11) and the rotating ring (12) are rotatably connected.
5. The non-destructive tuber harvesting device for digging up yam according to claim 1, characterized in that: Auxiliary handles (16) are fixedly provided on the top of both sides of the operating sleeve (1), and an auxiliary base (17) is fixedly provided on the bottom of the surface of the operating sleeve (1).
6. The non-destructive tuber harvesting device for digging up yam tubers according to claim 1, characterized in that: A charging port (14) is provided on one side of the battery box (7), and the battery (13) is electrically connected to an external power source through the charging port (14).
7. The non-destructive tuber harvesting device for digging up yam tubers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front of the battery box (7) is fixedly equipped with a control panel (15), and the electric hydraulic cylinder (2) and the motor (4) are electrically connected to the battery (13) through the control panel (15).