A fruit picker

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of fruit picking equipment, and in particular relates to a fruit picker. The device includes a vertically arranged support rod, with a collection box fixed to the top of the support rod. The front side wall of the collection box has a through hole for fruit to enter. The collection box has no left or right side walls, but baffles are provided on both the left and right side walls. The top of the collection box has a groove for the fruit stem to be inserted. A drive assembly is provided on the support rod to drive the baffles away from the left and right sides of the collection box. This utility model solves the problem of inconvenience in removing picked fruit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of fruit picking equipment, and in particular relates to a fruit picker. Background Technology

[0002] During fruit harvesting, ripe fruits located high on branches of fruit trees are often difficult to pick directly by hand, which is not only inefficient but also poses safety risks due to climbing. To solve this problem, various auxiliary harvesting tools have emerged, among which the tubular fruit harvester based on the principle of "pulling the fruit stem" is widely used due to its relatively simple structure and convenient operation.

[0003] Most common fruit pickers of this type currently include a slender tubular component; the bottom of the tubular component is connected to a long handle for the user to hold and operate on the ground or at a lower position, and the top of the component is equipped with a limiting component (usually a blade-shaped or serrated structure) for hooking the fruit stem; the side of the tubular component has an opening to facilitate the insertion of the fruit.

[0004] In use, the user lifts the harvester to the target fruit using the handle, guiding the fruit through the side opening into the tubular component, while ensuring the fruit's stem (the part connecting the fruit to the branch) is precisely positioned within the top retaining element. The user then pulls the handle downwards or sideways with moderate force; the retaining element applies force to the stem, separating it from the branch. The detached fruit then falls into the tubular component below due to gravity, completing a single harvest. Repeating this process allows for the harvesting of multiple fruits into the tubular component.

[0005] While the above-described operation facilitates the harvesting of fruits from higher locations, it presents challenges when the tubular components need to be removed from deeper within the tube, as the operator's hands cannot easily reach them. Although there are side openings, these are primarily for introducing the fruit, and their size and location are generally not conducive to smoothly pouring out or retrieving fruits that have fallen to the bottom of the tube. Users often need to tilt the device significantly or even completely invert it and shake it vigorously to pour the fruit out of the tube opening or side opening. Therefore, it is inconvenient to retrieve harvested fruits during use. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fruit picker that facilitates the removal of picked fruit.

[0007] The fruit picker includes a vertically arranged support rod, a collection box fixed to the top of the support rod, a through hole for fruit to pass through on the front side wall of the collection box, the collection box has no left or right side walls, baffles are provided on the left and right side walls of the collection box, and a groove for the fruit stem to be embedded in the top of the collection box; a drive assembly is provided on the support rod for driving the baffles to move away from the left and right sides of the collection box.

[0008] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a sleeve that is fitted onto the outer wall of the support rod, with the support rod and the sleeve sliding together vertically; a connecting ring is fixed to the top of the sleeve, and the bottoms of the left and right side baffles are both fixed to the top of the connecting ring.

[0009] Furthermore, a tension spring is installed between the connecting ring and the collection box; in its natural state, the top of the baffle is in contact with the inner top of the collection box.

[0010] Furthermore, a slider is fixed to the inner wall of the sleeve, and a groove is provided on the outer wall of the support rod for the slider to slide up and down, with the slider and the groove sliding together in an up-and-down sliding fit.

[0011] Furthermore, a push ring is fixed at the bottom of the sleeve, and the push ring has a threaded hole that communicates with the inside and outside, and a screw that is threadedly engaged with it is inserted into the threaded hole.

[0012] Furthermore, two cutting blades arranged side by side are provided in the groove, and both cutting blades are fixed to the groove wall.

[0013] Furthermore, a cushioning pad is fixed to the inner top of the collection box.

[0014] Furthermore, the cushioning pad is made of sponge.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This invention features a support rod with a collection box at its top. The front wall of the collection box has a through hole, and baffles are installed on both the left and right sides of the collection box. A drive assembly on the support rod is used to move the baffles away from the left and right sides of the collection box. After the fruit is picked and placed in the collection box, the drive assembly moves the baffles away from the left and right sides of the collection box, leaving the left and right sides unobstructed and making it easy to remove the fruit. Compared to existing technologies that require significant tilting or even complete inversion of the entire device and strenuous shaking to remove the fruit, this design solves the problem of inconvenient fruit removal after picking. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Front view structural diagram;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Top view of the structure;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the left-hand structure of the collection box and baffle;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the usage state of this utility model;

[0023] The components in the diagram are named as follows: 1. Support rod; 2. Sleeve; 3. Connecting ring; 4. Baffle; 5. Collection box; 6. Buffer pad; 7. Cutter; 8. Tension spring; 9. Screw; 10. Push ring; 11. Slider; 12. Through hole; 13. Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention. 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.

[0025] Example

[0026] The fruit picker described in this embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a vertically arranged support rod 1, and a collection box 5 is fixed to the top of the support rod 1; the top of the support rod 1 is fixed at the bottom center of the collection box 5.

[0027] like Figure 3As shown, the front side wall of the collection box 5 has a through hole 12 for fruit to pass through. The through hole 12 has an elliptical structure, and the top of the through hole 12 communicates with the top of the collection box 5. In use, during the fruit picking process, the hand-held support rod 1 can move the collection box 5 to the position of the fruit on the tree, and then the fruit is aligned with the position of the through hole 12, and the fruit can enter the collection box 5 through the through hole 12. The inner diameter of the through hole 12 can be designed to be different. For small spherical fruits (apricots, nectarines), the maximum inner diameter of the through hole 12 can be 40-60mm; for medium-sized fruits (apples, pears), the maximum inner diameter of the through hole 12 can be 60-90mm; for large fruits (pomelos, pomegranates), the maximum inner diameter of the through hole 12 can be 90-120mm. By designing different sizes, it can be adapted to different fruit sizes. Preferably, the collection box 5 is made of plastic or lightweight metal, so that when the hand-held support rod 1 moves the collection box 5 up, the weight held in the hand is reduced as much as possible.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the collection box 5 has no left or right side walls. Both left and right side walls of the collection box 5 are equipped with baffles 4. Preferably, the bottom left and right sides of the collection box 5 have through holes for the baffles 4 to pass through, and these through holes are vertically connected. The top left and right sides of the inner top of the collection box 5 have slots for the top of the baffles 4 to engage. When the left baffle 4 is installed, its top engages in the slot on the top left side of the collection box 5, and its bottom passes through the through hole on the bottom left side of the collection box 5 and is located below the collection box 5. When the right baffle 4 is installed, its top engages in the slot on the top right side of the collection box 5, and its bottom passes through the through hole on the bottom right side of the collection box 5 and is located below the collection box 5. After the left and right baffles 4 are installed, the collection box 5 is complete. Figure 1 The orientation in the middle; according to Figure 5 As can be seen from the orientation, when the baffle 4 is located inside the collection box 5, the left and right side walls and the top of the baffle 4 can fit against the left and right inner side walls and the inner top of the collection box 5, thus preventing the fruit from leaking out from the gap between the baffle 4 and the collection box 5.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the top of the collection box 5 has a groove 13 for embedding the fruit stem; the groove 13 is vertically connected and communicates with the through hole 12, so the fruit stem can enter the groove 13 from the position of the through hole 12; according to Figure 4In the orientation of the groove 13, the bottom position is where the fruit stem enters. The left side of the groove 13 at this position is preferably inclined downwards to the right, and the right side is preferably inclined downwards to the left. This enlarges the opening for the fruit stem to enter, making it easier for the fruit stem to be inserted into the groove 13. Because the groove 13 is used for fruit stem insertion, it restricts the passage of the fruit body; that is, the horizontal length of the groove 13 is less than the typical outer diameter of the fruit. For example, when the fruit passing through the through-hole 12 is a small, spherical fruit, the fruit size is 40-60mm, and the horizontal length of the groove 13 can be about 10mm. Therefore, when the fruit is placed into the collection box 5 through the through-hole 12, according to... Figure 6 In the correct position, the fruit stem can be inserted into the groove 13. When the fruit part is inside the collection box 5, because the fruit body cannot pass through the groove 13, the fruit can be confined to the top of the collection box 5. Then, by pulling the support rod 1, the collection box 5 can be moved downward, left, or right, thus pulling the fruit downward, left, or right. Therefore, force can be applied to the fruit, and during the application of force, the fruit stem can be pulled off the fruit tree, and the fruit can fall into the collection box 5. It is preferable to attach a layer of sponge pad to the inner wall of the collection box 5 to protect the fruit as much as possible when it falls into the collection box 5.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, two cutting blades 7 arranged side by side are provided in the groove 13, and both cutting blades 7 are fixed to the groove wall; the left cutting blade 7 is fixed to the left groove wall of the groove 13, and the right cutting blade 7 is fixed to the right groove wall of the groove 13; after the cutting blades 7 are fixed, when the fruit stem enters the groove 13, it can enter between the left and right cutting blades 7. At this time, when the collection box 5 is moved left and right, the cutting blades 7 can come into contact with the fruit stem, and the fruit stem can be picked off the fruit tree more easily during the contact process;

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, a buffer pad 6 is fixed to the inner top of the collection box 5. The top of the buffer pad 6 is fixed to the inner top of the collection box 5. When picking the fruit, the top of the fruit will contact the inner top of the collection box 5. During the contact, the fruit can contact the buffer pad 6. Then, the support rod 1 is pulled to move the collection box 5. During the process of the collection box 5 pulling the fruit, the inner top of the collection box 5 will squeeze the fruit. During the squeezing process, the fruit is protected from being squeezed as much as possible by contacting the buffer pad 6.

[0032] The cushioning pad 6 is made of sponge, which not only provides good cushioning but also has the advantage of low cost; of course, the cushioning pad 6 can also be made of cotton.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, a sleeve 2 is provided on the support rod 1, and the sleeve 2 is fitted onto the outer wall of the support rod 1. The support rod 1 and the sleeve 2 are in a sliding fit. A connecting ring 3 is fixed to the top of the sleeve 2, and the bottom of the left and right side baffles 4 are both fixed to the top of the connecting ring 3. This section of the design constitutes a drive assembly for driving the baffles 4 to move away from the left and right sides of the collection box 5. The inner wall of the connecting ring 3 is fixed to the outer wall of the sleeve 2. When the sleeve 2 is pulled to slide on the support rod 1, the connecting ring 3 can be moved, and the connecting ring 3 can then drive the baffles 4 to move. When it is necessary to remove the harvested fruit from the collection box 5, the collection box 5 is placed in a container for dumping fruit, and then the sleeve 2 is pulled towards the outside of the collection box 5. Figure 1 Moving the lower end of the middle support rod 1 can move the connecting ring 3, which in turn moves the baffle 4 away from the left and right sides of the collection box 5. At this time, the baffle 4 no longer blocks the left and right sides of the collection box 5, so the fruit can fall directly out from the left and right sides of the collection box 5, making it easier to take out the fruit from the collection box 5. Compared with the existing technology, where users often need to tilt or even completely reverse the entire device and shake it vigorously to pour the fruit out of the tube or side opening, this design can save time and effort to take out the fruit.

[0034] In implementation, the connecting ring 3 in the drive assembly can also be replaced by two connecting plates, with the left connecting plate fixed to the left side of the connecting ring 3 and the right connecting plate fixed to the right side of the connecting ring 3. The bottom of the left baffle 4 is fixed to the top of the left connecting plate, and the bottom of the right baffle 4 is fixed to the top of the right connecting plate. Therefore, with the above design, pulling the sleeve 2 can move the connecting plate, and the movement of the connecting plate can move the baffle 4, allowing the baffle 4 to move away from the left and right sides of the collection box 5.

[0035] like Figure 1As shown, a tension spring 8 is installed between the connecting ring 3 and the collection box 5. In its natural state, the top of the baffle 4 is in contact with the inner top of the collection box 5. One end of the tension spring 8 is fixed to the top of the connecting ring 3, and the other end is fixed to the bottom of the collection box 5. After the tension spring 8 is installed, it can pull the connecting ring 3 upward, thereby pulling the baffle 4 upward. Therefore, after pulling the sleeve 2 to move the connecting ring 3 and the baffle 4 downward, allowing the fruit to be removed from the collection box 5, the design of the tension spring 8 allows the connecting ring 3 and the baffle 4 to be pulled upward during the next fruit harvest, eliminating the need to manually push the sleeve 2 to move the connecting ring 3 and the baffle 4 upward to block the left and right sides of the collection box 5. Thus, the design of the tension spring 8 increases the convenience of use.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a slider 11 is fixed to the inner wall of the sleeve 2, and a groove is provided on the outer wall of the support rod 1 for the slider 11 to slide up and down. The slider 11 and the groove are in a sliding fit. Slider 11 is fixed to both the left and right inner walls of the sleeve 2, and grooves are provided on both the left and right outer walls of the support rod 1. The slider 11 on the left slides up and down with the groove on the left, and the slider 11 on the right slides up and down with the groove on the right. Therefore, through the design of the slider 11 and the groove, the sleeve 2, the connecting ring 3 and the baffle 4 can be more stable during the up and down movement.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a push ring 10 is fixed to the bottom of the sleeve 2. The push ring 10 has a threaded hole that is open inside and out, and a screw 9 that is threadedly fitted into the threaded hole is inserted into the threaded hole. The threaded hole is open to the left and right. In this case, it is preferable to have a threaded blind hole on the outer wall of the support rod 1. The screw 9 can be threaded into the threaded blind hole by passing through the threaded hole. When the screw 9 is threaded into the threaded blind hole and the threaded hole, the top of the baffle 4 contacts the inner top of the collection box 5. Therefore, through the design of the screw 9, the push ring 10 can be locked onto the support rod 1. When the push ring 10 is locked, the sleeve 2 can be limited, thereby allowing the connection to be made. Ring 3 and baffle 4 are used for limiting. When screw 9 is threaded into the threaded blind hole and the threaded hole, the top of baffle 4 contacts the inner top of the collection box 5. Therefore, baffle 4 can be limited to the left and right sides of collection box 5, ensuring that the fruit can be stably positioned between baffle 4 and collection box 5 during the harvesting process. After screw 9 is unscrewed from the threaded blind hole, push ring 10 is no longer restricted. Therefore, push ring 10, sleeve 2 and connecting ring 3 can slide on support rod 1, thereby driving baffle 4 to move away from the left and right sides of collection box 5 so that the fruit can be moved out of collection box 5.

[0038] In practical use: First, hold the support rod 1 to move the collection box 5 to the fruit's position. Then, align the box with the fruit and let the fruit enter the collection box 5 through the through hole 12. After entering, let the fruit's stem go between the left and right cutters 7. Then, by pulling the support rod 1, move the collection box 5 left or right or downward, and the stem can be separated from the fruit tree, allowing the fruit to fall into the collection box 5. When harvesting is complete, to remove the fruit from the collection box 5, loosen the screw 9 and pull the push ring 10 downward. This will move the sleeve 2 and connecting ring 3 downward, which in turn will move the baffle 4 downward. After the baffle 4 moves downward, it can be removed from the collection box. The left and right sides of the collection box 5 are moved apart, and the fruit inside the collection box 5 can be poured out directly from the left and right sides of the collection box 5. After the pouring is completed, stop pulling the push ring 10 to move downward. At this time, under the action of the tension spring 8, the design can be pulled back to its original state. Then, by tightening the screw 9, the fruit can be picked again. In this process of use, the design of the baffles 4 on the left and right sides of the collection box 5 can be moved apart, so it is not necessary to take out the fruit from the through hole 12. Therefore, it avoids the problem that users often need to tilt or even completely reverse the entire device and shake it with great effort to pour the fruit out of the tube or side opening, which is inconvenient to operate. The design makes it easy to take out the picked fruit.

Claims

1. A fruit picker comprising a vertically arranged support rod (1), a collecting box (5) is fixed at the top of the support rod (1), a through hole (12) for the fruit to pass through is arranged on the front side wall of the collecting box (5), characterized in that: The collection box (5) has no left or right side walls. Both left and right side walls of the collection box (5) are provided with baffles (4). The top of the collection box (5) is provided with a groove (13) for embedding the fruit stem. The support rod (1) is provided with a drive assembly for driving the baffles (4) to move away from the left and right sides of the collection box (5).

2. The fruit picker of claim 1, wherein: The drive assembly includes a sleeve (2), which is fitted onto the outer wall of the support rod (1). The support rod (1) and the sleeve (2) are in a sliding fit. A connecting ring (3) is fixed to the top of the sleeve (2), and the bottom of the left and right side baffles (4) is fixed to the top of the connecting ring (3).

3. The fruit picker of claim 2, wherein: A tension spring (8) is installed between the connecting ring (3) and the collection box (5); in its natural state, the top of the baffle (4) is in contact with the inner top of the collection box (5).

4. The fruit picker of claim 2, wherein: The inner wall of the sleeve (2) is fixed with a slider (11), and the outer wall of the support rod (1) is provided with a groove for the slider (11) to slide up and down. The slider (11) and the groove slide up and down in a sliding fit.

5. The fruit picker of claim 2, wherein: The bottom of the sleeve (2) is fixed with a push ring (10), and the push ring (10) has a threaded hole that is open inside and outside, and a screw (9) that is threadedly engaged with it is installed in the threaded hole.

6. The fruit picker of claim 1, wherein: Two cutters (7) are arranged in a left-right arrangement in the groove (13), and the cutters (7) are fixed on the groove wall.

7. The fruit picker of claim 1, wherein: A cushioning pad (6) is fixed to the inner top of the collection box (5).

8. The fruit picker of claim 7, wherein: The cushioning pad (6) is made of sponge.

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