A device suitable for high-altitude harvesting

By designing a seed harvesting device suitable for high altitudes, automated harvesting was achieved, solving the problems of workers bending over and discomfort in high-altitude environments, and improving harvesting efficiency and safety.

CN224419425UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30ANHUI LANSHANHU AGRI & FORESTRY TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANHUI LANSHANHU AGRI & FORESTRY TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

Current methods for harvesting Atractylodes macrocephala seeds require workers to bend over, which carries the risk of hand injuries. Furthermore, the low oxygen levels at high altitudes can cause fatigue and discomfort, and existing technologies cannot effectively address these issues.

Method used

A device comprising a ring and a harvesting mechanism is designed. The harvesting mechanism, which includes an outer gear ring, a cutting blade, and a drive motor, automatically cuts Atractylodes macrocephala seeds and collects them into a collection bag. The device is designed to accommodate workers of different heights and features a protective shell to protect the gear meshing area. The use of aluminum alloy enhances the device's lightness and durability.

Benefits of technology

Automated harvesting reduces the labor intensity of workers, decreases the risk of injury, improves harvesting efficiency, and provides a better operating experience in high-altitude environments.

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Abstract

This invention provides a device suitable for high-altitude harvesting, belonging to the field of Atractylodes macrocephala harvesting. It includes a ring body, with a harvesting mechanism for picking Atractylodes macrocephala seeds rotatably connected inside the ring body. An adjustment component is provided on the outside of the ring body for easy gripping by the user. Through the harvesting mechanism and adjustment component, this invention allows the harvesting mechanism to automatically cut Atractylodes macrocephala seeds from the plant. The cut seeds fall directly into a collection bag for easy collection. The adjustment component allows workers to operate the harvesting mechanism while standing, compared to bending over and using scissors. The harvesting mechanism and adjustment component significantly reduce the user's labor intensity, minimize worker discomfort, and improve harvesting efficiency. The protective shell protects the meshing area between the gear and the outer gear ring, preventing external vegetation from entering the meshing area.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Atractylodes macrocephala harvesting, and more specifically, to a device suitable for harvesting at high altitudes. Background Technology

[0002] Atractylodes macrocephala is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Atractylodes in the family Asteraceae. It grows to a height of 20-60 cm. Its underground rhizome is thick, slightly fist-shaped, and grayish-yellow in appearance. This is the main medicinal part. When digging up Atractylodes macrocephala from the planting area, its seeds need to be harvested first for subsequent replanting. However, there are still the following drawbacks in the current method of harvesting Atractylodes macrocephala seeds:

[0003] Currently, the harvesting of Atractylodes macrocephala seeds is generally done manually. Workers hold a pair of scissors in one hand and pinch the seed in the other, then cut it off. This method requires workers to bend over, and there is a risk of accidental hand injuries while using the scissors. Furthermore, at high altitudes, the lower oxygen levels, especially under prolonged exertion, can cause discomfort. Therefore, a device suitable for high-altitude harvesting is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the current practice of harvesting Atractylodes macrocephala seeds manually. Specifically, workers hold scissors in one hand and pinch the seed in the other, then cut it off. This method not only requires workers to bend over, but also carries the risk of accidentally injuring their hands while using the scissors. Furthermore, when working at high altitudes, the low oxygen content in the air, especially under prolonged fatigue, can lead to various health problems.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] The present invention is as follows: a device suitable for high-altitude harvesting, comprising a ring body, wherein a harvesting mechanism for harvesting Atractylodes macrocephala seeds is rotatably connected inside the ring body, and an adjustment component is provided on the outside of the ring body to facilitate the user's grip on the device;

[0007] The harvesting mechanism includes an outer gear ring rotatably connected inside a ring body. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring body, and a drive motor is bolted to the bottom of the mounting plate. A storage battery is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring body. A gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, and the gear meshes with the outer gear ring. Two cutting blades are arranged opposite each other on the inner wall of the outer gear ring. A push plate is fixedly connected to the top of the two cutting blades. A baffle is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ring body. A fixing blade is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ring body. A collection bag is bolted to the bottom of the ring body.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the adjustment component includes a fixed plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring, a handle fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed plate, an adjustment cylinder slidably connected to the outside of the handle, a screw rotatably connected to the inside of the adjustment cylinder, and a plurality of threaded holes opened on the outer wall of the handle, the plurality of threaded holes being evenly distributed along the length direction of the handle.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a protective shell is bolted to the outer wall of the ring, the gear is located inside the protective shell, and the output end of the drive motor passes through the protective shell and is rotatably connected to the protective shell.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, an extension plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring body, a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the top of the extension plate, and the top of the rotating rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gear.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, an arc-shaped plate is bolted to the outer wall of the ring body, and a number of bristles are fixedly connected to the side wall of the arc-shaped plate, with one end of each bristle tightly fitted to the outer toothed ring.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the side wall of the collection bag away from the baffle is inclined.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the ring body is made of aluminum alloy.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. With the set-in harvesting mechanism and adjustment components, the harvesting mechanism can automatically cut the Atractylodes macrocephala seeds from the plant during use. The cut Atractylodes macrocephala seeds fall directly into the collection bag for easy collection. The adjustment components make it easy for workers to operate the harvesting mechanism, allowing workers to stand up to harvest the Atractylodes macrocephala seeds. Compared with bending over and using scissors to harvest, the harvesting mechanism and adjustment components can greatly reduce the labor intensity of users, minimize the discomfort of workers, and improve harvesting efficiency.

[0016] 2. The protective shell can block the meshing point between the gear and the outer gear ring during use, preventing external vegetation from entering the meshing point and affecting the normal operation of the harvesting mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the device for high-altitude harvesting provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 Left view of the device for high-altitude harvesting provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 The present invention provides a device suitable for high-altitude harvesting. Figure 2 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view at point AA;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle plate of the device for high-altitude harvesting provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 The present invention provides a device suitable for high-altitude harvesting. Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0022] The diagram shows: 1. Ring body; 2. Harvesting mechanism; 3. Adjustment component; 4. Protective shell; 5. Extension plate; 6. Rotating rod; 7. Arc plate; 8. Brush bristles; 201. External gear ring; 202. Mounting plate; 203. Drive motor; 204. Battery; 205. Gear; 206. Cutting blade; 207. Push plate; 208. Baffle; 209. Fixing blade; 210. Collection bag; 301. Fixing plate; 302. Handle; 303. Adjustment cylinder; 304. Screw; 305. Threaded hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to illustrate some embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0026] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment proposes a device suitable for high-altitude harvesting, including a ring body 1, a harvesting mechanism 2 for harvesting Atractylodes macrocephala seeds is rotatably connected inside the ring body 1, and an adjustment component 3 is provided on the outside of the ring body 1 to facilitate the user's grip on the device.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the harvesting mechanism 2 includes an outer gear ring 201 rotatably connected inside the ring body 1. A mounting plate 202 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring body 1. A drive motor 203 is bolted to the bottom of the mounting plate 202. A battery 204 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring body 1 and electrically connected to the drive motor 203, providing power to the drive motor 203. A gear 205 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 203, meshing with the outer gear ring 201. Two cutting blades 206 are arranged opposite each other on the inner wall of the outer gear ring 201. The rotation of the gear 205 drives the outer gear ring 201 and the two cutting blades 206 to rotate. Push plates 207 are fixedly connected to the tops of the two cutting blades 206. A baffle 208 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ring body 1. A fixed blade 209 is fixedly connected to the inner wall, and a collection bag 210 is bolted to the bottom of the ring 1. A push plate 207 is used to push the cut seeds to the top of the collection bag 210, and a baffle 208 is used to block the seeds. When harvesting seeds, the ring 1 is moved from top to bottom to the outside of the plant. At this time, the drive motor 203 is started, and the drive motor 203 drives the gear 205 to rotate. The gear 205 meshes with the outer gear ring 201, which in turn drives the two cutting blades 206 to rotate. When the cutting blade 206 contacts the fixed blade 209, it will cut the seed. Then the seed will stay between the cutting blade 206 and the push plate 207. The cutting blade 206 continues to rotate until the seed contacts the baffle 208. The seed will be blocked by the baffle 208 and then fall into the collection bag 210, thus completing the harvest.

[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the adjustment assembly 3 includes a fixing plate 301 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring 1. A handle 302 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing plate 301. An adjustment cylinder 303 is slidably connected to the outside of the handle 302. A screw 304 is rotatably connected inside the adjustment cylinder 303. Several threaded holes 305 are opened on the outer wall of the handle 302. The several threaded holes 305 are evenly distributed along the length direction of the handle 302. One end of the screw 304 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 305. When using, the worker unscrews the screw 304 according to their own needs, then moves the adjustment cylinder 303 to the designated position, and then screws the screw 304 into the adjustment cylinder 303 and the threaded hole 305 to fix the adjustment cylinder 303, which is convenient for workers of different heights to use.

[0030] like Figure 4As shown, a protective shell 4 is bolted to the outer wall of the ring 1. The gear 205 is located inside the protective shell 4. The output end of the drive motor 203 passes through the protective shell 4 and is rotatably connected to the protective shell 4. When in use, the protective shell 4 can block the meshing point between the gear 205 and the outer gear ring 201 to prevent the plant from affecting the normal operation of the gear 205.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, an extension plate 5 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring 1. A rotating rod 6 is rotatably connected to the top of the extension plate 5. The top of the rotating rod 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gear 205. When in use, the extension plate 5 and the rotating rod 6 can provide support for the bottom of the gear 205, thereby improving the stability of the gear 205 when rotating.

[0032] like Figure 5 As shown, an arc-shaped plate 7 is bolted to the outer wall of the ring 1. Several bristles 8 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the arc-shaped plate 7. One end of each bristle 8 is tightly fitted to the outer toothed ring 201. When in use, the bristles 8 can clean the outer wall of the outer toothed ring 201 and improve the cleanliness of the outer toothed ring 201.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the side wall of the collection bag 210 away from the baffle 208 is inclined. When in use, the inclined collection bag 210 can minimize contact between the collection bag 210 and the plant, thus improving the accuracy of seed picking.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the ring 1 is made of aluminum alloy. The aluminum alloy ring 1 is lightweight and durable, making it suitable for use at high altitudes.

[0035] Specifically, when using this device suitable for high-altitude harvesting: the worker unscrews the screw 304 according to their needs, then moves the adjusting cylinder 303 to the designated position, and then screws the screw 304 into the adjusting cylinder 303 and the threaded hole 305 to fix the adjusting cylinder 303 (e.g., Figure 3 As shown), when harvesting seeds, the ring 1 is moved from top to bottom to the outside of the plant. At this time, the drive motor 203 is started, which drives the gear 205 to rotate. The gear 205 meshes with the outer gear ring 201, which in turn drives the two cutting blades 206 to rotate. When the cutting blade 206 contacts the fixed blade 209, it will cut the seed. Then the seed will stay between the cutting blade 206 and the push plate 207. The cutting blade 206 continues to rotate until the seed contacts the baffle 208. The seed will be blocked by the baffle 208 and then fall into the collection bag 210 (as shown). Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown), the harvesting is completed. During harvesting, the protective shell 4 can block the meshing point between the gear 205 and the outer gear ring 201, preventing the plant from affecting the normal operation of the gear 205 (as shown). Figure 4As shown, the ring 1 of the device is made of aluminum alloy, which is lightweight and durable, making it suitable for use at high altitudes.

[0036] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0037] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device suitable for high altitude picking, comprising a ring body (1), characterized in that, The inner part of the ring (1) is rotatably connected to a harvesting mechanism (2) for harvesting Atractylodes macrocephala seeds, and the outer part of the ring (1) is provided with an adjustment component (3) to facilitate the user's grip on the device; The harvesting mechanism (2) includes an outer gear ring (201) rotatably connected inside the ring body (1), an mounting plate (202) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring body (1), a drive motor (203) bolted to the bottom of the mounting plate (202), a storage battery (204) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring body (1), a gear (205) fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (203), and the gear (205) meshes with the outer gear ring (201). Two cutting blades (206) are arranged opposite each other on the inner wall of the outer gear ring (201), a push plate (207) is fixedly connected to the top of the two cutting blades (206), a baffle (208) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ring body (1), a fixing blade (209) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ring body (1), and a collection bag (210) is bolted to the bottom of the ring body (1).

2. A device suitable for picking at high altitudes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly (3) includes a fixing plate (301) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring (1), a handle (302) fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing plate (301), an adjustment cylinder (303) slidably connected to the outside of the handle (302), a screw (304) rotatably connected to the inside of the adjustment cylinder (303), and a plurality of threaded holes (305) are opened on the outer wall of the handle (302), and the plurality of threaded holes (305) are evenly distributed along the length direction of the handle (302).

3. The device for picking at high altitudes according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective shell (4) is bolted to the outer wall of the ring (1). The gear (205) is located inside the protective shell (4). The output end of the drive motor (203) passes through the protective shell (4) and is rotatably connected to the protective shell (4).

4. The device for picking at high altitudes according to claim 1, characterized in that, An extension plate (5) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the ring (1), and a rotating rod (6) is rotatably connected to the top of the extension plate (5). The top of the rotating rod (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gear (205).

5. The device for picking at high altitudes according to claim 1, characterized in that, An arc-shaped plate (7) is bolted to the outer wall of the ring (1), and several bristles (8) are fixedly connected to the side wall of the arc-shaped plate (7). One end of each bristle (8) is tightly fitted to the outer toothed ring (201).

6. The device for high-altitude harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collection bag (210) is inclined away from the side wall of the baffle (208).

7. The device for high-altitude harvesting according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ring (1) is made of aluminum alloy.