A kiwifruit harvesting structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses a kiwifruit harvesting structure, including a telescopic support rod, a motor switch and a battery on the telescopic support rod, a ring-shaped mounting base fixed at the top, a fruit receiving hopper at the bottom of the ring-shaped mounting base with a notch at the top, a cutter movable at the notch via a bearing, a motor mounted at the top, the motor output shaft connected to a crank, the crank connected to the cutter via a pull rod, the cutter reciprocating at the notch with its trajectory passing above the inner opening. The telescopic support rod is a multi-stage sleeve type, the battery is a rechargeable lithium battery with a protective shell, the handle has an anti-slip sleeve, the inner wall of the fruit receiving hopper has a flexible buffer layer, and the notch angle is 60°-120°. This utility model has a pruning mechanism at the top of the receiving mechanism, which first covers the fruit and then cuts the branch, solving the problems of inconvenience and low efficiency caused by the separate setting of the pruning and receiving mechanisms in traditional equipment, improving the convenience and efficiency of harvesting, protecting the fruit from damage, and is suitable for agricultural production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural harvesting equipment technology, specifically a kiwi fruit harvesting structure. Background Technology

[0002] In agricultural production, kiwifruit harvesting is crucial. Traditional manual harvesting relies heavily on human labor, which is not only inefficient but also extremely labor-intensive, making it unsuitable for large-scale planting. While some existing kiwifruit harvesting equipment alleviates the labor burden to some extent, it generally suffers from the problem of separate pruning and receiving mechanisms. Due to the significant distance between these two mechanisms, operators struggle to accurately find the appropriate angle when pruning the fruit's support, leading to inconvenience, low harvesting efficiency, and an inability to meet the high-efficiency harvesting requirements of actual production. Therefore, a kiwifruit harvesting structure that can solve these problems is urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a kiwifruit harvesting structure that solves the problems of inconvenience and low efficiency caused by the separate pruning and receiving mechanisms in traditional harvesting equipment. This structure, by incorporating a pruning mechanism at the upper opening of the receiving mechanism, allows the fruit to be secured before the branches are cut, thus improving the convenience and efficiency of harvesting.

[0004] A kiwifruit harvesting structure includes a telescopic support rod equipped with a motor switch and a battery. A ring-shaped mounting base is fixed to the top of the telescopic support rod, and a fruit-receiving hopper, made of transparent material, is mounted at the bottom of the ring-shaped mounting base to facilitate observation of whether the fruit has entered the hopper. A notch is provided on the ring-shaped mounting base, and a cutter is movably mounted on the ring-shaped mounting base at the notch via a bearing. A motor is mounted on the upper part of the ring-shaped mounting base, and the output shaft of the motor extends into the notch of the ring-shaped mounting base, with a crank fixedly mounted thereon. A pull rod is provided between the crank and one end of the cutter near the bearing connection. The cutter reciprocates left and right at the notch of the ring-shaped mounting base, and the trajectory of the cutter passes above the inner opening of the ring-shaped mounting base, thereby cutting the branches at the fruit location.

[0005] Furthermore, the telescopic support rod is a multi-stage sleeve structure, including an inner rod and an outer rod sleeved outside the inner rod. The inner rod and the outer rod are slidably engaged by limiting protrusions and limiting grooves provided on the tube wall, and the outer rod is provided with locking bolts for fixing the position of the inner rod. This structure allows the telescopic support rod to be adjusted in length according to actual harvesting needs, adapting to the harvesting of kiwifruit fruits at different heights.

[0006] Furthermore, the crank is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the two ends of the pull rod are respectively movably connected to the free end of the crank and one end of the cutter through pins. Wear-resistant bushings are provided on the pins. The length of the crank is matched with the swing amplitude of the cutter to ensure that the cutter can reciprocate stably and effectively and accurately cut the branches.

[0007] Furthermore, the battery is a rechargeable lithium battery, and the battery is covered with a waterproof and moisture-proof protective shell. The protective shell is connected to the telescopic support rod by a buckle to ensure the battery's endurance and safety.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower part of the telescopic support rod is provided with a handhold, and the outer surface of the handhold is covered with an anti-slip sleeve. The surface of the anti-slip sleeve is provided with a wavy anti-slip texture, which makes it easy for the operator to hold and improves the stability of operation.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner wall of the fruit receiving hopper is provided with a flexible buffer layer, which is made of sponge or rubber material, and can reduce the impact force when the fruit falls into the fruit receiving hopper, thus avoiding damage to the fruit.

[0010] Furthermore, the notch angle of the annular mounting base is 60°-120°, and during the reciprocating motion of the cutter, the movement trajectory of its blade completely covers the area above the inner opening of the annular mounting base, ensuring that the branches at the fruit location can be cut off comprehensively and accurately.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] By incorporating a cutter at the top of the receiving hopper as a pruning mechanism, the fruit is first placed in the receiving hopper during harvesting, and then the cutter severs the branch at the fruit location. Compared to traditional separate pruning and receiving mechanisms, the two are now much closer together, allowing operators to more easily find the appropriate angle for pruning, significantly improving harvesting efficiency and accuracy, reducing labor intensity, and meeting the high-efficiency harvesting needs of actual production. Furthermore, the telescopic support rod design allows the harvesting structure to adapt to fruits of varying heights, expanding its application range; the transparent material and flexible buffer layer of the receiving hopper facilitate observation while protecting the fruit; the rechargeable and waterproof / moisture-proof battery design improves the equipment's endurance and lifespan; and the anti-slip design of the handle makes operation more stable and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0014] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] In the picture:

[0019] 1-Telescopic support rod, 11-Motor switch, 12-Battery, 2-Ring mounting base, 3-Fruit hopper, 4-Notch, 5-Cutter, 6-Motor, 7-Crank, 8-Pull rod. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figure 1-4 As shown;

[0023] A kiwifruit harvesting structure.

[0024] This implementation plan addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art, such as those disclosed in the background section above: "In the field of agricultural production, the harvesting of kiwifruit is crucial. Traditional manual harvesting relies mainly on direct human labor, which is not only inefficient but also extremely labor-intensive, making it difficult to meet the harvesting needs of large-scale planting. While some existing kiwifruit harvesting equipment alleviates the burden on manpower to some extent, it generally suffers from the problem of separate pruning and receiving mechanisms. Due to the significant distance between the two, it is difficult for operators to accurately find the appropriate angle when pruning the fruit's support, leading to inconvenience, low harvesting efficiency, and an inability to adequately meet the high-efficiency harvesting requirements in actual production." In practical terms, this problem is clearly a real and difficult-to-solve issue. Therefore, to solve this technical problem, a kiwifruit harvesting structure is provided.

[0025] like Figure 1-4 As shown in the figure;

[0026] This utility model provides a technical solution: a kiwifruit harvesting structure, including a telescopic support rod 1. The telescopic support rod 1 is a multi-stage sleeve structure, including an inner rod and an outer rod sleeved outside the inner rod. The inner rod and the outer rod are slidably engaged by limiting protrusions and limiting grooves provided on the tube wall. This sliding engagement allows the inner rod to freely extend and retract within the outer rod, while the limiting protrusions and limiting grooves prevent the inner rod from falling out of the outer rod, ensuring stability during the extension and retraction process. A locking bolt is provided on the outer rod to fix the position of the inner rod. When it is necessary to adjust the length of the telescopic support rod 1, the locking bolt is loosened, the inner rod is pulled out or pushed into the appropriate position, and then the locking bolt is tightened to fix the position of the inner rod, adapting to the harvesting of kiwifruit fruits of different heights.

[0027] The telescopic support rod 1 is equipped with a motor switch 11 and a battery 12. The battery 12 is a rechargeable lithium battery, which has advantages such as large capacity and long life, providing continuous power support for the equipment. The battery 12 is covered with a waterproof and moisture-proof protective shell, which is connected to the rod body of the telescopic support rod 1 by a snap-fit. This connection method facilitates the installation and removal of the battery 12, while the waterproof and moisture-proof design ensures that the battery 12 can work normally in humid environments, improving the safety of the equipment.

[0028] The lower part of the telescopic support rod 1 is provided with a handhold, and the outer surface of the handhold is covered with an anti-slip sleeve with a wavy anti-slip texture. The anti-slip sleeve is made of a soft, non-slip material, such as rubber. The wavy anti-slip texture increases the friction between the hand and the handhold, preventing the operator from slipping during use and improving the stability and comfort of operation.

[0029] The telescopic support rod 1 has a ring-shaped mounting base 2 fixed at its top. A fruit-receiving hopper 3 is installed at the bottom of the ring-shaped mounting base 2. The fruit-receiving hopper 3 is made of a transparent material, such as transparent plastic, allowing operators to clearly observe whether the fruit has entered the hopper 3 for timely harvesting. The inner wall of the fruit-receiving hopper 3 is equipped with a flexible buffer layer made of sponge or rubber. When the fruit is cut and falls into the hopper 3, the flexible buffer layer absorbs the impact force of the fruit, reducing collisions between the fruit and the inner wall of the hopper 3, preventing damage to the fruit, and ensuring its integrity.

[0030] The annular mounting base 2 has a notch 4 with an angle of 60°-120°. In this embodiment, the angle of the notch 4 is preferably 90°, which ensures that the cutter 5 has sufficient movement space and that the movement trajectory of the cutter 5 better covers the area above the inner opening of the annular mounting base 2. The cutter 5 is movably mounted on the annular mounting base 2 at the notch 4 via a bearing. The bearing allows the cutter 5 to move flexibly left and right on the annular mounting base 2. A motor 6 is mounted on the upper part of the annular mounting base 2. The output shaft of the motor 6 extends into the notch 4 of the annular mounting base 2 and is fixedly mounted with a crank 7. The crank 7 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 6. When the motor 6 is working, the output shaft drives the crank 7 to rotate together.

[0031] A pull rod 8 is installed between the crank 7 and one end of the cutter 5 near the bearing connection. The two ends of the pull rod 8 are movably connected to the free end of the crank 7 and one end of the cutter 5 respectively via pins. Wear-resistant bushings are installed on the pins to reduce friction between the pins and the crank 7 and cutter 5, thus improving the service life of the connecting parts. The length of the crank 7 matches the swing amplitude of the cutter 5. When the crank 7 rotates with the output shaft of the motor 6, it drives the cutter 5 to reciprocate left and right at the notch 4 of the annular mounting seat 2 via the pull rod 8. The movement trajectory of the cutter 5 passes above the inner opening of the annular mounting seat 2, thereby cutting the branches at the fruit location.

[0032] Working principle: When using this kiwi fruit harvesting structure, first adjust the length of the telescopic support rod 1 according to the height of the kiwi fruit. Loosen the locking bolt on the outer rod, and adjust the telescopic support rod 1 to the appropriate length by sliding the inner rod inside the outer rod. Then tighten the locking bolt to fix the position of the inner rod. The operator holds the handle; the anti-slip sleeve and anti-slip texture of the handle provide a good grip and ensure stable operation.

[0033] Next, align the fruit receiving hopper 3 with the kiwi fruit to be harvested. Since the fruit receiving hopper 3 is transparent, the operator can clearly see whether the fruit has entered the hopper 3. Once the fruit is completely inside the hopper 3, press the motor switch 11 to start the motor 6. The output shaft of the motor 6 drives the crank 7 to rotate, and the crank 7 pulls the cutter 5 back and forth at the notch 4 of the annular mounting base 2 via the pull rod 8. The movement trajectory of the cutter 5 passes above the inner opening of the annular mounting base 2, and when the cutter 5 moves to the branch position at the fruit, the blade cuts the branch.

[0034] After being cut, the fruit, having lost the support of the branch, falls into the fruit receiving hopper 3. The flexible buffer layer on the inner wall of the fruit receiving hopper 3 effectively cushions the impact of the falling fruit, protecting it from damage. During the reciprocating motion of the cutter 5, because the crank 7 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 6, and the two ends of the pull rod 8 are movably connected to the crank 7 and the cutter 5 through pins, this crank-connecting rod mechanism ensures that the cutter 5 can reliably and accurately perform reciprocating motion. The movement trajectory of its blade completely covers the area above the inner opening of the annular mounting base 2, ensuring that the branch at the fruit location can be reliably cut.

[0035] Throughout the harvesting process, battery 12 provides power to motor 6. Because battery 12 is a rechargeable lithium battery with a waterproof and moisture-proof protective casing, it ensures the equipment can operate normally for extended periods and in humid environments. When the battery is low, simply remove the protective casing from the telescopic support rod 1 to recharge the battery 12; it's convenient and quick.

[0036] In summary, this kiwifruit harvesting structure, through its rational structural design, organically combines the receiving mechanism and the pruning mechanism, solving the problems of inconvenience and low efficiency caused by the separate setting of these two parts in traditional harvesting equipment. It has the advantages of simple structure, convenient use, high harvesting efficiency, and fruit protection, and is suitable for widespread use in agricultural production.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A kiwifruit picking structure, characterised in that, The device includes a telescopic support rod (1), on which a motor switch (11) and a battery (12) are installed. A ring mounting seat (2) is fixed at the top of the telescopic support rod (1), and a fruit receiving hopper (3) is installed at the bottom of the ring mounting seat (2). The fruit receiving hopper (3) is made of transparent material. A notch (4) is opened on the ring mounting seat (2). A cutter (5) is movably installed on the ring mounting seat (2) at the notch (4) via a bearing. A motor (6) is installed on the upper part of the ring mounting seat (2). The output shaft of the motor (6) extends into the notch (4) of the ring mounting seat (2) and is fixedly provided with a crank (7). A pull rod (8) is provided between the crank (7) and one end of the cutter (5) near the bearing connection. The cutter (5) moves back and forth at the notch (4) of the ring mounting seat (2), and the movement trajectory of the cutter (5) passes above the inner opening of the ring mounting seat (2).

2. A kiwifruit picking structure according to claim 1, characterised in that, The telescopic support rod (1) is a multi-stage sleeve structure, including an inner rod and an outer rod sleeved outside the inner rod. The inner rod and the outer rod are slidably engaged by a limiting protrusion and a limiting groove set on the tube wall, and the outer rod is provided with a locking bolt for fixing the position of the inner rod.

3. The kiwifruit picking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crank (7) is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (6). The two ends of the pull rod (8) are movably connected to the free end of the crank (7) and one end of the cutter (5) respectively through pins. A wear-resistant bushing is provided on the pin. The length of the crank (7) matches the swing amplitude of the cutter (5).

4. The kiwifruit picking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery (12) is a rechargeable lithium battery, and the battery (12) is covered with a waterproof and moisture-proof protective shell. The protective shell is connected to the telescopic support rod (1) by a buckle.

5. The kiwi picking structure according to claim 1, wherein: The lower part of the telescopic support rod (1) is provided with a hand-held part, and the outer surface of the hand-held part is covered with an anti-slip sleeve, and the surface of the anti-slip sleeve is provided with a wavy anti-slip texture.

6. The kiwifruit harvesting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fruit receiving container (3) is provided with a flexible buffer layer, which is made of sponge or rubber material.

7. The kiwi picking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The notch (4) of the annular mounting base (2) has an angle of 60°-120°. During the reciprocating motion of the cutter (5), the movement trajectory of its blade completely covers the area above the inner opening of the annular mounting base (2).

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