A camellia fruit harvesting and collection device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a camellia fruit harvesting and collection device, including an elastic cloth body, a spreading member, and a supporting member. The spreading member includes at least three fixed rods, each detachably connected to the elastic cloth body. The supporting member cooperates with the spreading member to form a collection cavity with a constricted structure, and the bottom of the collection cavity has an opening and closing outlet. The supporting member includes at least one set of rods, arranged internally and externally to support the collection cavity. Each set of rods includes a number of telescopic rods equal to the number of fixed rods, arranged in a ring below the corresponding fixed rods, and detachably connected to the outer wall of the collection cavity. This device assists in the manual harvesting of camellia fruits, eliminating the need for workers to carry baskets, buckets, bags, or other containers, reducing labor intensity and improving harvesting efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit collection technology, and in particular to a camellia fruit picking and collecting device. Background Technology

[0002] Camellia oleifera is one of the world's four major woody oil crops. It grows in the high mountains and hilly areas of the subtropical region of southern China.

[0003] In recent years, Central South University of Forestry and Technology has developed my country's first camellia oleifera fruit harvesting machine, which has entered the industrialization stage. This machine can complete the harvesting of a camellia oleifera tree in less than a minute, achieving "picking only the fruit without damaging the flowers." However, due to the numerous branches, relatively low tree height, and high planting density of camellia oleifera trees, especially in the mountainous areas of Guangxi and Guizhou where the terrain is generally uneven, the aforementioned harvesting machine still faces many inconveniences in the mountainous regions of Guizhou. Therefore, manual harvesting of camellia oleifera fruit is more efficient in mountainous areas.

[0004] Manual harvesting mainly involves using containers such as bamboo baskets, buckets, and bags to temporarily store the camellia fruits. Once the container is full, the fruits are removed and the container is reused. Currently, these containers require manual support during use, which presents a problem of high labor intensity. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a camellia fruit harvesting and collection device, which solves the problem of high labor intensity when using existing camellia fruit harvesting containers.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a camellia fruit harvesting and collecting device, comprising an elastic cloth body, a spreading member, and a supporting member.

[0007] The support includes at least three fixing rods, each of which is detachably connected to the elastic fabric.

[0008] The support and the expansion member cooperate to make the elastic fabric form a material collection cavity with a constricted structure. The bottom of the material collection cavity is provided with an opening and closing outlet.

[0009] The support includes at least one set of rods, which are arranged inside and outside to support the material collection chamber. Each set of rods includes a number of telescopic rods that are the same as the number of fixed rods. The telescopic rods are arranged in a ring and located below the corresponding fixed rods, and are detachably connected to the outer wall of the material collection chamber.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] The device of this utility model application can be disassembled and transported, and then reassembled at the destination to form a collection cavity for holding fruit. In use, the collection cavity can be formed by using support members and expansion members. The collection cavity is set in the center of the human activity range or near the trunk. One or more workers can collect the fruit by dropping it directly or throwing it into the collection cavity from a short distance. When the fruit in the collection cavity reaches the upper limit of the support members, the outlet is opened to discharge the fruit out of the collection cavity, bag it and transfer it. The collection cavity can be reused repeatedly.

[0012] The device described in this application assists in the manual harvesting process of camellia oleifera fruit, eliminating the need for people to carry containers such as bamboo baskets, buckets, and bags, thus reducing the labor intensity of workers and improving the harvesting efficiency of camellia oleifera fruit.

[0013] Furthermore, the elastic fabric is provided with slots for inserting each fixing rod.

[0014] Furthermore, each telescopic rod is detachably connected to the outer wall of the collection chamber via a connector. The connector includes a fixed head connected to the outer wall of the collection chamber and a connecting head connected to the telescopic rod. The connecting head is inserted into the fixed head and detachably connected by a thread, and the part of the connecting head that extends into the fixed head is provided with an elastic buffer.

[0015] Furthermore, the elastic fabric has a connection notch, and the two sides of the connection notch are detachably connected through interface parts to close the connection notch.

[0016] Furthermore, the elastic fabric consists of two outer waterproof fabric layers and a middle elastic sponge layer.

[0017] Furthermore, the telescopic rod includes an upper part and a lower part that are telescopically configured, as well as a locking member for locking the upper part and the lower part, wherein the upper part is connected to the material collection chamber, and the lower end of the lower part has a pointed structure.

[0018] Furthermore, the lower part also includes auxiliary load-bearing components, which include an auxiliary sleeve that slides on the lower part and multiple support legs disposed on the auxiliary sleeve.

[0019] Multiple legs are arranged in a ring as an auxiliary sleeve. One end of each leg is hinged to the auxiliary sleeve, and the other end of each leg extends outward along the auxiliary sleeve and tilts downward.

[0020] Furthermore, at least one groove is provided on the lower part, and the auxiliary sleeve is slidably connected to the groove and locked by a fastener. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model used in conjunction with a tree trunk;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of this utility model when used alone;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic fabric and the fixing rod of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic fabric of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Elastic fabric; 2. Fixing rod; 3. Flexible fabric; 31. Annular closing structure; 4. Collection chamber; 5. Discharge port.

[0026] 41. Connector 5. Fixing head 51. Connecting head 52. Elastic buffer part 53. Telescopic rod 6. Upper part 61. Lower part 62. Locking part 63. Pointed structure 64. Auxiliary load-bearing part 7. Fixing part 71. Auxiliary sleeve 72. Support leg 73. Slide groove 74. Waterproof fabric layer 11. Elastic sponge layer 12. Slot 13. Interface part 14. Round hole 15. Connection notch 16. Tree trunk 10. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] As shown in Figures 1-4, a camellia fruit harvesting and collecting device includes an elastic cloth body 1, a spreading member, and a supporting member. The spreading member includes at least three fixed rods 2, each fixed rod 2 being detachably connected to the elastic cloth body 1. The supporting member cooperates with the spreading member to make the elastic cloth body 1 form a collection cavity 4 with a constricted structure. The bottom of the collection cavity 4 is provided with an opening and closing outlet 41. The supporting member includes at least one set of rods, each set of rods being arranged inside and outside to support the collection cavity 4. Each set of rods includes a number of telescopic rods 6 equal to the number of fixed rods 2. Each telescopic rod 6 is arranged in a ring and located below the corresponding fixed rod 2, and is detachably connected to the outer wall of the collection cavity 4.

[0029] The elastic fabric 1 can be made of spandex, polyester, oilcloth, or combinations thereof, allowing it to be folded and contracted, or unfolded under the action of a stretcher to form a fruit collector. It also provides cushioning, minimizing hard contact between the fabric and the fruit. In this application, as shown in Figure 3, the elastic fabric 1 uses a circular fabric layer structure with a diameter of 1-1.5 μm. A circular hole 15 is provided in the center of the elastic fabric 1, serving as the outlet 41 of the entire collection chamber 4. The entire elastic fabric 1 is made of multiple layers sewn together, specifically as follows... Figure 4As shown, the elastic fabric 1 is a multi-layered structure consisting of two outer waterproof fabric layers 11 and a middle elastic sponge layer 12. The waterproof fabric layer 11 is made of materials such as oilcloth, and the elastic sponge layer 12 is made of materials such as high-resilience sponge. The multi-layered elastic fabric 1 has a certain waterproof effect while also preventing hard contact between the fruit and the collection chamber 4 when the fruit falls, thus reducing fruit damage (the economically valuable part of the camellia fruit is the camellia seed, and the fruit itself; therefore, minor bumps and scratches on the surface of the camellia fruit do not affect the yield).

[0030] The elastic fabric 1 of this application can form a constricted material collection cavity 4 under the action of the stretching and supporting members. The bottom of the material collection cavity 4 is equivalent to the center (bottom) of the elastic fabric 1. An opening is made at this position, and an extended cylindrical flexible fabric 3 is provided at the opening position. The opening and closing of the discharge port 41 can be realized by binding or other means. Of course, a shielding fabric can also be provided at the position of the discharge port 41 along its opening direction. The shielding fabric and the discharge port 41 are connected by a zipper. The opening and closing of the discharge port 41 can also be realized by the contact area between the shielding fabric and the discharge port 41. A flexible fabric 3 (cylindrical structure or opening setting) can also be connected around the circular hole 15 of the elastic fabric. The opening and closing of the discharge port 41 can be realized by binding.

[0031] In theory, the entire device can be used alone as a carrier container or in conjunction with different fruit trees. When it needs to be used in conjunction with fruit trees, as shown in Figure 3, this application provides a connection notch 16 on the elastic fabric 1. The connection notch 16 is opened along the radial direction of the elastic fabric 1, penetrating the periphery of the elastic fabric 1 and the circular hole 15, making the entire elastic fabric 1 resemble a fan-shaped structure. The two sides of the connection notch 16 are detachably connected by interface pieces 14. The interface pieces 14 can be adhesive layers respectively provided on both sides of the connection notch 16, multiple matching buckles, or zippers to close the connection notch 16. As shown in Figure 1, in use, the two sides of the connecting notch 16 are not connected. The elastic fabric 1 is arranged around the base of the trunk 10, so that the round hole 15 is arranged around the trunk 10. Then, the two sides of the connecting notch 16 are connected by the interface piece 14, so that the entire elastic fabric 1 can be arranged around the trunk 10. With the help of the spreading piece and the support piece, the collecting chamber 4 can be arranged around the trunk 10. In this case, when people pick camellia fruit, the fruit can be dropped directly into the collecting chamber 4 to collect the camellia fruit. After the harvest of a camellia tree is finished, the zipper (fixing piece 71) is opened and the camellia fruit is collected and packaged in white nylon bags, etc., to improve the harvesting efficiency of camellia fruit. Based on this structure of elastic fabric 1, this application has an outwardly extending flexible fabric 3 around the circular hole 15. The lower middle part 62 of the flexible fabric 3 has an annular closing structure 31, and a binding rope is threaded through the annular closing structure 31. The flexible fabric 3 also has a groove that connects with the connecting notch 16. The two ends of the binding rope are respectively matched with the groove. In use, by utilizing the cooperation of the flexible fabric 3 and the binding rope, the circular hole 15 of the elastic fabric 1 can be matched with tree trunks 10 of different diameters, preventing the fruit from falling through the gap between the tree trunk 10 and the circular hole 15.

[0032] To enhance the wrinkle resistance of the elastic fabric 1, the support member only needs to include three fixing rods 2, arranged in a radiating pattern along the elastic fabric 1. These three fixing rods 2 are sufficient to provide basic support for the support member, as shown in Figure 3. In this application, the support member preferably has five fixing rods 2. The structure of the elastic fabric 1 can be either a tapered structure or a circular structure. When the elastic fabric 1 is a tapered structure, multiple fixing rods 2 extend along the tapering direction of the elastic fabric 1 and are arranged in a ring. When the elastic fabric 1 is circular, each fixing rod 2 is arranged along the radius of the elastic fabric 1. As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, slots 13 for inserting the fixing rods 2 can be sewn into the interior or exterior of the elastic fabric 1. Simple pulling allows for detachable connection between the fixing rods 2 and the elastic fabric 1.

[0033] Regardless of whether the elastic fabric 1 is circular or has a constricted groove structure, after the elastic fabric 1 and the support member are combined, other components are needed to support the elastic fabric 1 in order to ensure that the elastic fabric 1 can maintain a specific shape. For this purpose, this application also provides a support member, which provides a load-bearing fulcrum to ensure that the elastic fabric 1 can maintain a specific shape to form the constricted material collection cavity 4 and support the fruit in the material collection cavity 4.

[0034] Since the elastic fabric 1 can be used alone or in conjunction with the tree trunk 10, when the elastic fabric 1 is used in conjunction with the tree trunk 10, the circular hole 15 of the elastic fabric 1 is placed close to the base of the tree trunk 10. In this case, in order for the elastic fabric 1 to form a constricted material collection cavity 4, theoretically, it is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient support force near the periphery of the elastic fabric 1 to raise it and form the material collection cavity 4. For this purpose, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the support member of this application includes at least one set of rods, each set of rods including at least three telescopic rods 6. The number of telescopic rods 6 is the same as that of the fixed rods 2. Each telescopic rod 6 is arranged around the material collection cavity 4, and each telescopic rod 6 is located below the corresponding fixed rod 2. It is connected to the outer wall of the material collection cavity 4 (elastic fabric 1) through the connector 5. Thus, by using multiple telescopic rods 6, at least the periphery of the elastic fabric 1 can be raised to form the material collection cavity 4. When multiple sets of rods are set, the multiple sets of rods are arranged inside and outside to support the material collection cavity 4.

[0035] The entire device of this application is detachable, facilitating its movement and use in the planting area. Therefore, each telescopic rod 6 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the collection chamber 4 via a connector 5. Since the collection chamber 4 is subjected to downward pressure during use, to avoid excessive pressure between the upper end of the telescopic rod 6 and the fixed rod 2, the width of the fixed rod 2 and the upper end of the telescopic rod 6 can be appropriately increased. Simultaneously, the design of the connector 5 further reduces contact pressure. Specifically, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the connector 5 includes a fixed head 51 connected to the outer wall of the collection chamber 4 and a connector head connected to the telescopic rod 6. The connector head and fixed head 51 are inserted and detachably connected by threads, and the portion of the connector head extending into the fixed head 51 is provided with an elastic buffer. The elastic buffer is made of elastic silicone, elastic rubber, etc. Additionally, the portion of the fixed head 51 near the outer wall of the collection chamber 4 can be made of a flexible material, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), or rubber. In use, the telescopic rod 6 can be connected to the outer wall of the collection chamber 4 by rotation. At the same time, the elastic buffer part and the fixed head 51 cooperate with each other to achieve "soft contact" with the outer wall of the collection chamber 4, which further reduces the connection pressure and improves the service life of the device.

[0036] The telescopic rod 6 of this application is similar in structure to existing telescopic rods 6, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The telescopic rod 6 includes an upper part 61 and a lower part 62 that are telescopically adjustable, and a locking member 63 for locking the upper part 61 and the lower part 62. Both the upper part 61 and the lower part 62 are hollow tubes that are inserted into each other. The locking member 63 is installed near the upper end of the lower part 62. The locking member 63 can be an existing locking bolt, a bolt + lever structure, a plate-type locking switch, etc. In use, the locking member 63 is unlocked, and the upper part 61 and the lower part 62 slide to the telescopic rod 6 to a preset length. The locking member 63 then locks the upper part 61 and the lower part 62, achieving the basic function of the telescopic rod 6. Since this device is mainly used in planting areas, the soil in the planting area can be used for insertion to increase the connection stability between the telescopic rods 6 and the soil. Therefore, this application has a pointed structure 64 at the lower end of the lower part 62. The pointed structure 64 facilitates the insertion of the telescopic rods 6 into the soil. The insertion depth of the pointed structure 64 into the soil can be selected according to the softness and hardness of the soil and the weight of the fruit in the collection chamber 4. In use, the upper part 61 is first connected to the collection chamber 4, the locking part 63 is unlocked, the lower part 62 is inserted into the soil, and after all the telescopic rods 6 are inserted, the length of each telescopic rod 6 is adjusted to make the shape of the collection chamber 4 fit.

[0037] To further enhance the stability of the telescopic pole 6, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, this application also includes an auxiliary load-bearing component 7 in the lower part 62. The auxiliary load-bearing component 7 includes an auxiliary sleeve 72 slidably mounted on the lower part 62 and multiple legs 73 mounted on the auxiliary sleeve 72. The multiple legs 73 are arranged in a ring around the auxiliary sleeve 72, with one end of each leg 73 hinged to the auxiliary sleeve 72, and the other end of each leg 73 extending outwards and tilting downwards along the auxiliary sleeve 72. At least one sliding groove 74 is provided on the lower part 62, and the auxiliary sleeve 72 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 74 and locked by a fixing member 71. The connection method between each leg 73 and the auxiliary sleeve 72 is equivalent to that of the leg 73 in a selfie stick in the prior art. Utilizing the hinged arrangement and limiting structure, the rotation angle of the leg 73 and the auxiliary sleeve 72 can be ensured, enabling the storage and use of the leg 73 and the auxiliary sleeve 72. Meanwhile, the fixing member 71 is a locking bolt. The fixing member 71 passes through the auxiliary sleeve 72 and extends into the sliding groove 74. Adjusting the fixing member 71 can adjust the tightness of the auxiliary sleeve 72 and the lower part 62, thus locking and unlocking the auxiliary sleeve 72 and the lower part 62. In use, adjusting the fixing member 71 unlocks the auxiliary sleeve 72 and the lower part 62, rotates each support leg 73 to its maximum position, and slides the auxiliary sleeve 72 down until each support leg 73 contacts the ground (or partially extends into the soil). Adjusting the fixing member 71 then locks the lower part 62 and the auxiliary sleeve 72.

[0038] The presence of the support allows the shape of the entire collection chamber 4 to be varied within a certain space. Especially when the elastic cloth 1 is a circular structure, the expansion and support components work together with the elastic cloth 1 in a structure similar to an "umbrella", which allows the opening of the collection chamber 4 to be varied, making it convenient for operators to use.

[0039] The device of this utility model application can be disassembled and transported, and then reassembled at the destination to form a fruit collection chamber 4. In use, the collection chamber 4 is set in the center of the human activity area or near the tree trunk 10. One or more workers can collect the harvested fruits by dropping them directly or throwing them a short distance into the collection chamber 4. When the fruits in the collection chamber 4 reach the upper limit of the support member, the discharge port 41 is opened to discharge the fruits out of the collection chamber 4, bag them, and transfer them. The collection chamber 4 can be reused repeatedly.

[0040] The device described in this application assists in the manual harvesting process of camellia oleifera fruit, eliminating the need for people to carry containers such as bamboo baskets, buckets, and bags, thus reducing the labor intensity of workers and improving the harvesting efficiency of camellia oleifera fruit.

[0041] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for picking and collecting tea-oil camellia fruits, characterized in that it comprises: Includes elastic fabric (1), stretching components and supporting components, The support includes at least three fixing rods (2), each fixing rod (2) being detachably connected to the elastic fabric (1); The support and the expansion member cooperate to make the elastic fabric (1) form a constricted material collection cavity (4), and the bottom of the material collection cavity (4) is provided with an opening and closing outlet (41). Among them, the support includes at least one set of rods, and each set of rods is arranged inside and outside to support the material collection cavity (4). Each set of rods includes a number of telescopic rods (6) that are the same as the number of fixed rods (2). Each telescopic rod (6) is arranged in a ring and located below the corresponding fixed rod (2), and is detachably connected to the outer wall of the material collection chamber (4).

2. The tea-oil camellia fruit picking and collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic fabric (1) is provided with slots (13) for inserting each fixing rod (2).

3. The camellia fruit picking and collecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each telescopic rod (6) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the collection chamber (4) via a connector (5). The connector (5) includes a fixed head (51) connected to the outer wall of the collection chamber (4) and a connector head connected to the telescopic rod (6). The connector head is inserted into the fixed head (51) and is detachably connected by threads. The part of the connector head that extends into the fixed head (51) is provided with an elastic buffer.

4. The tea-oil fruit picking and collecting device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The elastic fabric (1) is provided with a connection notch (16), and the two sides of the connection notch (16) are detachably connected by an interface piece (14) so ​​that the connection notch (16) is closed.

5. The camellia fruit harvesting and collecting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic fabric (1) consists of two outer waterproof fabric layers (11) and a middle elastic sponge layer (12).

6. The tea-oil fruit picking and collecting device according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 5, characterized in that: The telescopic rod (6) includes an upper part (61) and a lower part (62) that are telescopically configured, and a locking member (63) for locking the upper part (61) and the lower part (62). The upper part (61) is connected to the collection chamber (4), and the lower end of the lower part (62) has a pointed structure (64).

7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower part (62) also includes an auxiliary load-bearing component (7), which includes an auxiliary sleeve (72) that is slidably disposed on the lower part (62) and a plurality of legs (73) disposed on the auxiliary sleeve (72). Multiple legs (73) are arranged in a ring around the auxiliary sleeve (72). One end of each leg (73) is hinged to the auxiliary sleeve (72), and the other end of each leg (73) extends outward and tilts downward along the auxiliary sleeve (72).

8. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower part (62) is provided with at least one groove (74), and the auxiliary sleeve (72) is slidably connected to the groove (74) and locked by the fastener (71).

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