A banana picking aid device

By combining hydraulic rods, harvesting buckets, lifting mechanisms, and cutting mechanisms, the problem of bananas falling during banana harvesting is solved, enabling automatic collection and cutting of bananas and improving harvesting efficiency and safety.

CN224439734UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03YUNNAN JIAOLIAN ECOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUNNAN JIAOLIAN ECOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-13
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

Existing banana harvesting aids lack banana collection capabilities, causing bananas to easily fall to the ground and be damaged during the harvesting process.

Method used

A banana harvesting auxiliary device was designed, comprising a hydraulic rod, a harvesting bucket, a lifting mechanism, and a cutting mechanism. The height is adjusted by the hydraulic rod, the lifting mechanism controls the raising and lowering of the harvesting bucket, and the cutting mechanism cuts the banana bunches at the connection point with the plant, thus realizing the automatic collection and cutting of bananas.

Benefits of technology

This effectively prevents banana bunches from falling to the ground, improving harvesting efficiency and the integrity of the bananas, and ensuring the safety of the harvesting process.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a banana harvesting assistance device. The banana harvesting assistance device includes: a base plate; a hydraulic rod fixedly mounted on the base plate for adjusting the harvesting height; a mounting plate fixedly mounted on the output rod of the hydraulic rod; a harvesting bucket disposed on one side of the mounting plate for collecting bananas; a lifting mechanism mounted on the mounting plate for controlling the raising and lowering of the harvesting bucket; and a cutting mechanism disposed on the mounting plate for cutting off the connection between the banana bunch and the plant. The banana harvesting assistance device provided by this utility model has the advantages of collecting bananas, preventing bananas from falling to the ground during harvesting, and being suitable for bananas growing at different heights.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of banana harvesting technology, and in particular to an auxiliary device for banana harvesting. Background Technology

[0002] Banana harvesting is a skill-intensive and meticulous task that requires both preserving the integrity and quality of the bananas and ensuring the safety of the harvesters. Harvesting aids are necessary during the process.

[0003] However, existing banana picking aids often lack the function of collecting bananas, so bananas may fall to the ground during the picking process, causing damage to the bananas.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a banana harvesting auxiliary device to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the technical problem that existing banana harvesting aids often lack a banana collection function, causing bananas to fall to the ground during harvesting, this utility model provides a banana harvesting aid.

[0006] The banana harvesting auxiliary device provided by this utility model includes: a base plate; a hydraulic rod fixedly installed on the base plate for adjusting the harvesting height; a mounting plate fixedly installed on the output rod of the hydraulic rod; a harvesting bucket disposed on one side of the mounting plate for collecting bananas; a lifting mechanism mounted on the mounting plate for controlling the lifting and lowering of the harvesting bucket; and a cutting mechanism disposed on the mounting plate for cutting off the connection between the banana bunch and the plant.

[0007] Preferably, a limiting groove is provided on the mounting plate, and a connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes: a first servo motor fixedly mounted on the mounting plate; a screw rod mounted on the output shaft of the first servo motor via a coupling and rotatably connected to the connecting plate; and a lifting plate threaded onto the screw rod and slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the limiting groove, wherein the lifting plate is fixedly connected to the harvesting bucket.

[0009] Preferably, a guide rod is fixedly installed on the connecting plate, the guide rod is fixedly connected to the mounting plate, and the guide rod is slidably connected to the lifting plate.

[0010] Preferably, the cutting mechanism includes: an electric cylinder fixedly mounted on the mounting plate; a rectangular plate fixedly mounted on the output rod of the electric cylinder; multiple positioning plates fixedly mounted on the rectangular plate; two vertical shafts rotatably mounted on one side of the multiple positioning plates; two rotating plates respectively fixedly sleeved on the two vertical shafts; two cutting tools respectively fixedly mounted on the two rotating plates; a second servo motor and a side plate fixedly mounted on the rectangular plate; a bidirectional worm gear mounted on the output shaft of the second servo motor via a coupling and rotatably connected to the side plate; and two worm wheels respectively fixedly sleeved on the two vertical shafts and meshing with the bidirectional worm gear.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the base plate is equipped with two omnidirectional wheels and two traveling wheels, a battery compartment is fixedly installed on the base plate, a push-pull rod is fixedly installed on the battery compartment, and a controller is fixedly installed on the push-pull rod.

[0012] Preferably, a lithium battery is disposed on the inner wall of the battery compartment, and a charging interface is disposed on one side of the battery compartment.

[0013] Compared with related technologies, the banana harvesting auxiliary device provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This utility model provides a banana harvesting auxiliary device. A hydraulic rod drives a harvesting bucket to move up and down, collecting banana bunches and preventing them from falling to the ground. A lifting mechanism further moves the harvesting bucket up and down, facilitating the removal of the collected banana bunches by workers. A cutting mechanism severs the connection between the banana bunches and the plant, causing them to fall into the harvesting bucket. A limiting groove guides and limits the lifting plate. A first servo motor drives a screw to rotate, causing the lifting plate to move downwards. The lifting plate then moves the harvesting bucket further downwards. A guide rod guides and limits the lifting plate. An electric cylinder drives two... The two blades move laterally to the connection point between the banana bunch and the plant. A second servo motor drives a bidirectional worm gear to rotate, which in turn drives two worm wheels. These worm wheels then drive two vertical shafts, which in turn drive two rotating plates. These rotating plates cause the two blades to rotate in opposite directions, closing their tips and severing the connection between the banana bunch and the plant, allowing the bunch to fall into the harvesting bucket. The device is moved by a push-pull rod, two omnidirectional wheels, and two traveling wheels. It can be operated and controlled by a controller and powered by a lithium battery. An external charging cable can be connected via a charging interface to charge the lithium battery. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the banana harvesting auxiliary device provided by this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top-view sectional view of the cutting mechanism;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A shown in the figure.

[0018] The following are the labeling elements in the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Hydraulic rod; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Harvesting bucket; 5. Limiting groove; 6. Connecting plate; 7. First servo motor; 8. Screw; 9. Lifting plate; 10. Guide rod; 11. Electric cylinder; 12. Rectangular plate; 13. Positioning plate; 14. Vertical shaft; 15. Rotating plate; 16. Cutting tool; 17. Second servo motor; 18. Side plate; 19. Bidirectional worm gear; 20. Worm wheel; 21. Universal wheel; 22. Traveling wheel; 23. Battery compartment; 24. Push-pull rod; 25. Controller; 26. Lithium battery; 27. Charging interface. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Please refer to the following: Figure 1-3 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the banana harvesting auxiliary device provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top-view sectional view of the cutting mechanism; Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part A. The banana harvesting auxiliary device includes: a base plate 1; a hydraulic rod 2 (model HSG63-32-100) fixedly mounted on the base plate 1 for adjusting the harvesting height; a mounting plate 3 fixedly mounted on the output rod of the hydraulic rod 2; a harvesting bucket 4 disposed on one side of the mounting plate 3 for collecting bananas; a lifting mechanism mounted on the mounting plate 3 for controlling the raising and lowering of the harvesting bucket 4; and a cutting mechanism disposed on the mounting plate 3 for cutting off the connection between the banana bunch and the plant. The hydraulic rod 2 drives the harvesting bucket 4 to move up and down, allowing the banana bunches to be collected and preventing them from falling to the ground. The lifting mechanism further drives the harvesting bucket 4 to move up and down, making it easier for workers to remove the banana bunches collected in the harvesting bucket 4. The cutting mechanism cuts off the connection between the banana bunch and the plant, causing the banana bunch to fall into the harvesting bucket 4.

[0021] The mounting plate 3 has a limiting groove 5, and a connecting plate 6 is fixedly installed on the mounting plate 3. The lifting plate 9 can be guided and limited by the limiting groove 5.

[0022] The lifting mechanism includes: a first servo motor 7 fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 3, the first servo motor 7 being of model ECMA-C20807RS; a screw 8 mounted on the output shaft of the first servo motor 7 via a coupling and rotatably connected to the connecting plate 6; and a lifting plate 9 threaded onto the screw 8 and slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the limiting groove 5. The lifting plate 9 is fixedly connected to the harvesting bucket 4. The first servo motor 7 drives the screw 8 to rotate, the rotation of the screw 8 causes the lifting plate 9 to move downward, and the lifting plate 9 causes the harvesting bucket 4 to move further downward.

[0023] A guide rod 10 is fixedly installed on the connecting plate 6. The guide rod 10 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 3 and slidably connected to the lifting plate 9. The lifting plate 9 can be guided and limited by the guide rod 10.

[0024] The cutting mechanism includes: an electric cylinder 11 fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 3 (model NKLA64); a rectangular plate 12 fixedly mounted on the output rod of the electric cylinder 11; multiple positioning plates 13 fixedly mounted on the rectangular plate 12; two vertical shafts 14 rotatably mounted on one side of the multiple positioning plates 13; two rotating plates 15 respectively fixedly sleeved on the two vertical shafts 14; two cutting tools 16 respectively fixedly mounted on the two rotating plates 15; a second servo motor 17 and a side plate 18 fixedly mounted on the rectangular plate 12 (model MSMF102L1U); and a coupling mounted on the output shaft of the second servo motor 17. A bidirectional worm gear 19 is rotatably connected to the side plate 18. Two worm wheels 20 are fixedly sleeved on the two vertical shafts 14 and mesh with the bidirectional worm gear 19. The electric cylinder 11 drives the two cutters 16 to move laterally, so that the two cutters 16 move to the connection between the banana bunch and the plant. The second servo motor 17 drives the bidirectional worm gear 19 to rotate, the bidirectional worm gear 19 drives the two worm wheels 20 to rotate, the two worm wheels 20 drive the two vertical shafts 14 to rotate, the two vertical shafts 14 drive the two rotating plates 15 to rotate, and the two rotating plates 15 drive the two cutters 16 to rotate in opposite directions, so that the front ends of the two cutters 16 close, thereby cutting the connection between the banana bunch and the plant, and letting the banana bunch fall into the harvesting bucket 4.

[0025] The bottom of the base plate 1 is equipped with two omnidirectional wheels 21 and two traveling wheels 22. A battery compartment 23 is fixedly installed on the base plate 1. A push-pull rod 24 is fixedly installed on the battery compartment 23. A controller 25 is fixedly installed on the push-pull rod 24. The device is moved by the push-pull rod 24, the two omnidirectional wheels 21 and the two traveling wheels 22. The device can be operated and controlled by the controller 25.

[0026] A lithium battery 26 is installed on the inner wall of the battery compartment 23. A charging interface 27 is provided on one side of the battery compartment 23. The device can be powered by the lithium battery 26, and an external charging cable can be connected to the charging interface 27 to charge the lithium battery 26.

[0027] The working principle of the banana harvesting auxiliary device provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0028] The pushing device is moved by the push rod 24, two universal wheels 21, and two traveling wheels 22 to align the harvesting bucket 4 with the banana bunch to be harvested. The hydraulic rod 2 drives the harvesting bucket 4 to move up and down, so that the harvesting bucket 4 is fitted onto the banana bunch. The electric cylinder 11 drives the two cutters 16 to move laterally, so that the two cutters 16 are at the connection point between the banana bunch and the plant. The second servo motor 17 drives the bidirectional worm gear 19 to rotate, which in turn drives the two worm wheels 20 to rotate. The two worm wheels 20 drive the two vertical shafts 14 to rotate, and the two vertical shafts 14 drive the two... The rotating plate 15 rotates, causing the two blades 16 to rotate in opposite directions, thus closing the front ends of the two blades 16 and cutting the connection between the banana bunch and the plant. The banana bunch falls into the harvesting bucket 4. The output rod of the hydraulic rod 2 retracts, indirectly causing the harvesting bucket 4 to move downward. The first servo motor 7 drives the screw 8 to rotate, which in turn drives the lifting plate 9 to move downward. The lifting plate 9 then moves the harvesting bucket 4 further downward, allowing the workers to remove the banana bunch from the harvesting bucket 4, thus completing the banana harvesting.

[0029] Compared with related technologies, the banana harvesting auxiliary device provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0030] This utility model provides a banana harvesting auxiliary device. A hydraulic rod 2 drives a harvesting bucket 4 to move up and down, collecting banana bunches and preventing them from falling to the ground. A lifting mechanism further moves the harvesting bucket 4 up and down, facilitating the removal of the collected banana bunches by workers. A cutting mechanism severs the connection between the banana bunches and the plant, causing them to fall into the harvesting bucket 4. A limiting groove 5 guides and limits the lifting plate 9. A first servo motor 7 drives a screw 8 to rotate, causing the lifting plate 9 to move downwards. The lifting plate 9 further moves the harvesting bucket 4 downwards. A guide rod 10 guides and limits the lifting plate 9. An electric cylinder 11 drives two blades 16 to move laterally. The two blades 16 move to the connection point between the banana bunch and the plant. The second servo motor 17 drives the bidirectional worm gear 19 to rotate, which in turn drives the two worm wheels 20 to rotate. The two worm wheels 20 drive the two vertical shafts 14 to rotate, which in turn drive the two rotating plates 15 to rotate. The two rotating plates 15 drive the two blades 16 to rotate in opposite directions, thereby closing the front ends of the two blades 16 and cutting the connection between the banana bunch and the plant. The banana bunch falls into the harvesting bucket 4. The device is moved by the push-pull rod 24, the two universal wheels 21, and the two traveling wheels 22. The device can be operated and controlled by the controller 25. The device can be powered by the lithium battery 26. The charging interface 27 can be connected to an external charging cable to charge the lithium battery 26.

[0031] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A banana picking aid device characterized by, include: Base plate; A hydraulic rod fixedly installed on the base plate for adjusting the picking height; A mounting plate fixedly installed on the hydraulic rod output rod; A harvesting bucket for collecting bananas is installed on one side of the mounting plate; A lifting mechanism installed on the mounting plate for controlling the raising and lowering of the harvesting bucket; A cutting mechanism is installed on the mounting plate to cut off the connection between the banana bunch and the plant.

2. The banana picking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that A limiting groove is provided on the mounting plate, and a connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate.

3. The banana picking aid of claim 2, wherein The lifting mechanism includes: A first servo motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate; A screw rod that is mounted on the output shaft of the first servo motor via a coupling and is rotatably connected to the connecting plate; A lifting plate is threaded onto the screw and slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the limiting groove. The lifting plate is fixedly connected to the harvesting barrel.

4. The banana picking aid of claim 3, wherein A guide rod is fixedly installed on the connecting plate, the guide rod is fixedly connected to the mounting plate, and the guide rod is slidably connected to the lifting plate.

5. The banana picking aid of claim 1, wherein The cutting mechanism includes: An electric cylinder fixedly mounted on the mounting plate; A rectangular plate fixedly mounted on the output rod of the electric cylinder; Multiple positioning plates are fixedly installed on the rectangular plate; Two vertical shafts are rotatably mounted on one side of the plurality of positioning plates that are close to each other. Two rotating plates are respectively fixedly sleeved on the two vertical shafts; Two cutting tools are respectively fixedly mounted on the two rotating plates; A second servo motor and a side plate are fixedly mounted on the rectangular plate; A bidirectional worm gear is mounted on the output shaft of the second servo motor via a coupling and is rotatably connected to the side plate. Two worm wheels are respectively fixedly sleeved on the two vertical shafts and mesh with the bidirectional worm.

6. The banana picking aid of claim 1, wherein The bottom of the base plate is equipped with two omnidirectional wheels and two traveling wheels. A battery compartment is fixedly installed on the base plate, a push-pull rod is fixedly installed on the battery compartment, and a controller is fixedly installed on the push-pull rod.

7. The banana picking aid of claim 6, wherein A lithium battery is installed on the inner wall of the battery compartment, and a charging interface is provided on one side of the battery compartment.