A pollination device for apple growing
By designing an apple pollination device with components such as a frame-type L-shaped vehicle and a lifting and stirring mechanism, the problems of uneven pollen distribution, inconvenient movement, and difficulty in adjusting the spray volume were solved, achieving efficient and precise pollination, and improving the fruit setting rate and fruit quality of apples.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing apple pollination devices suffer from problems such as uneven pollen distribution, inconvenience in movement, device instability, and difficulty in adjusting spray volume, resulting in low pollination efficiency and poor quality, making it difficult to meet the needs of high-efficiency and precise pollination in large-scale orchards.
A pollination device with a frame-type L-shaped chassis structure was designed, equipped with a lifting and stirring mechanism, flexible piping and spraying system, including components such as wheels at the bottom of the chassis, electronic scale, controller, linear slide rail, stirring shaft and spray pipe control valve, to achieve uniform stirring, flexible delivery and precise spraying of pollen solution.
It improves pollination efficiency and quality, ensures uniform pollen distribution, reduces repeated spraying, enhances device stability, simplifies operation procedures, and improves apple fruit set rate and fruit quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of spray pollination equipment, specifically a pollination device for apple cultivation. Background Technology
[0002] In the apple cultivation industry, pollination plays a crucial role in fruit yield and quality. Traditional apple pollination methods mainly include manual pollination and pollination using natural pollinators. Manual pollination, such as spot pollination, while able to accurately transfer pollen to flowers, suffers from extremely low efficiency, requiring significant labor costs. Furthermore, in large orchards, it's difficult to pollinate all trees during the flowering period, easily missing the optimal pollination time and thus affecting fruit set and yield. Relying on natural pollination methods like wind and insect pollination is highly random, making it difficult to guarantee pollination effectiveness. It's impossible to ensure each flower receives sufficient pollen, leading to uneven fruit set and inconsistent fruit quality.
[0003] With the development of modern agricultural technology, various pollination devices have emerged to improve this situation. However, existing pollination devices still have many shortcomings. Some devices lack effective stirring mechanisms, failing to ensure uniform pollen distribution in the solution, leading to pollen sedimentation and uneven pollen content in the sprayed solution, thus affecting pollination effectiveness. Other devices lack mobility in orchards, with inflexible pipe deployment and retraction, limiting their working range and making them unsuitable for complex orchard terrain and varying tree spacing. Furthermore, the installation and design of some key components are not reasonable enough; for example, the spray pipe is not securely fixed, easily shaking or even falling off during operation, and there is a lack of convenient control valves for precise spray volume adjustment. These problems, to some extent, restrict the efficient and accurate conduct of pollination operations. Based on the above background, it is particularly necessary to develop an apple planting pollination device with more complete functions, easier operation, and better pollination effect. This utility model was created precisely to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems by providing a pollination device for apple cultivation. Through a reasonable structural design, it achieves efficient stirring, flexible transportation, and precise spraying of pollen solution, thereby improving the pollination efficiency and quality of apple cultivation and ensuring good fruit setting and growth of apples.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is: a pollination device for apple planting, including a frame, characterized in that: the frame is a frame-type L-shaped structure, and a container is provided on the top, and a lifting stirring mechanism is provided on the top of the container;
[0006] The vehicle frame is provided with a mounting plate on one side, and a coil and a spray pipe are rotatably mounted on the mounting plate. A pipe that cooperates with the spray pipe is wound on the coil.
[0007] In addition, the pollination device for apple cultivation proposed above according to this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:
[0008] The vehicle frame is equipped with wheels at the bottom and an electronic scale at the top, with a support plate between the electronic scale and the container;
[0009] The vehicle frame is equipped with a controller.
[0010] Furthermore, the side of the vehicle frame is provided with a linear slide rail, and the stirring mechanism includes a lifting plate mounted on the linear slide rail. The bottom of the lifting plate is provided with a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is provided with a stirring shaft and a motor for driving the stirring shaft.
[0011] Furthermore, the lifting plate is provided with an arc-shaped groove, one end of the connecting plate is rotatably connected to the lifting plate, and the other end is set in the arc groove through a rotating shaft, and the connecting plate can rotate along the arc groove.
[0012] Furthermore, the stirring shaft is provided with at least one blade assembly, which includes multiple blades, all of which are inclined.
[0013] Furthermore, the spool includes a base and a winding spool, the base having a wire hole and an anti-slip protrusion inside the wire hole.
[0014] Furthermore, the mounting plate is provided with a C-shaped slot, and the slot is provided with an arc-shaped elastic plate. The spray pipe is installed in the slot, and the spray pipe is provided with a control valve.
[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:
[0016] 1. Improve pollination efficiency
[0017] The wheels 102 at the bottom of the frame 1 enable the device to move quickly in the orchard. Compared with traditional manual pollination or pollination devices with some fixed positions, it can quickly move between different fruit trees, greatly shortening the time spent moving between fruit trees. This allows it to cover more fruit trees within a limited flowering period, efficiently complete the pollination work, effectively avoid missing the best pollination period, and improve the overall pollination efficiency.
[0018] The unique design of the lifting plate 7, connecting plate 8 and stirring shaft 301 in the stirring mechanism 3, especially the oscillation of the stirring shaft 301 and the stirring method of the inclined fan blade group 303, enables the pollen solution to reach a fully uniform mixing state in a short time, ensuring that the pollen content in the pollen solution of each spray is uniform and stable, reducing the need for repeated spraying operations due to uneven pollen distribution, and further improving the efficiency of pollination operations.
[0019] The combination of the coil 4, the flexible extendable pipe 6, and the securely installed spray pipe 5 allows the device to easily adjust the spray range according to the actual conditions of the orchard. It can pollinate fruit trees at a greater distance and in different locations without frequently moving the entire device, significantly increasing the number of fruit trees pollinated per unit time and accelerating the pollination process.
[0020] 2. Improve pollination quality
[0021] The scientific design of the stirring mechanism 3 ensures that the pollen is evenly distributed in the solution, so that each drop of the sprayed mist solution contains a relatively equal amount of pollen. When spraying pollination on apple blossoms, each flower can receive an even and appropriate amount of pollen, which improves the accuracy and success rate of pollination, thereby increasing the fruit set rate of apples, ensuring that the fruit can develop well, and making the quality indicators such as fruit size and shape more uniform.
[0022] The control valve installed on spray pipe 5 allows operators to precisely adjust the spray volume according to factors such as the specific flowering stage of the fruit tree, the number of flowers, and the actual environment of the orchard. This avoids pollen waste or insufficient pollination caused by insufficient spray volume, ensuring optimal pollination quality and improving the overall quality of the apple fruit.
[0023] 3. Enhance the stability and practicality of the device.
[0024] The L-shaped structure of the frame 1 and the protective frame 105 on the side enhance the stability of the device from the overall structure. During the movement of the device, it can effectively protect the container 2 from damage caused by external collisions, squeezing and other forces, while ensuring the relative position stability between the components. This ensures that the entire pollination device can work stably for a long time, reduces the occurrence of pollination operations affected by device failure, extends the service life of the device, and improves its practicality.
[0025] The anti-slip protrusion design of the wire hole 403 on the wire reel 4 ensures the orderly opening and closing of the pipe 6 and prevents problems such as tangling and slippage of the pipe 6. The elastic plate design in the slot 9 of the spray pipe 5 ensures that the spray pipe 5 is firmly installed and will not affect the spray direction and effect due to shaking during operation. These detailed designs greatly enhance the stability and reliability of the device in actual use, making it more adaptable to the complex working environment of the orchard.
[0026] 4. Easy to operate and monitor
[0027] The controller 104 installed on the top of the frame 1 enables centralized control of multiple key components such as the mixing mechanism 3 and the spray pipe 5. Operators can easily control the start and stop of each component and the working parameters through a simple operating interface, without having to perform cumbersome operations on different components, which greatly reduces the difficulty of operation and improves the convenience and efficiency of operation.
[0028] The electronic scale 103's function of real-time monitoring of the material weight in container 2 provides operators with intuitive data references, allowing them to promptly understand the remaining amount of pollen solution. This enables operators to rationally plan subsequent pollination work, such as replenishing the solution as needed and planning the pollination routes for the remaining fruit trees, ensuring the entire pollination operation proceeds smoothly and avoiding problems such as interrupted or insufficient pollination due to insufficient solution. Attached Figure Description
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pollination device for apple cultivation according to this utility model. Figure 1 .
[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pollination device for apple cultivation according to this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the state changes of a pollination device for apple cultivation according to this utility model.
[0032] Figure 4 This utility model relates to an explosion-proof pollination device for apple cultivation. Figure 1 .
[0033] Figure 5 This utility model relates to an explosion-proof pollination device for apple cultivation. Figure 2 .
[0034] As shown in the figure: 1. Frame; 101. Mounting plate; 102. Wheels; 103. Electronic scale; 104. Controller; 105. Protective frame; 2. Container; 201. Sealing cover; 3. Stirring mechanism; 301. Stirring shaft; 302. Motor; 303. Fan blade assembly; 4. Wire reel; 401. Chassis; 402. Winding reel; 403. Wire hole; 5. Spray pipe; 6. Pipe; 7. Lifting plate; 701. Arc groove; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Slot; 10. Linear slide rail. Detailed Implementation
[0035] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0036] I. Working principle of this utility model:
[0037] 1.1 Overall Structure Overview
[0038] This pollination device for apple cultivation mainly consists of a frame 1, a container 2, a stirring mechanism 3, a coil 4, a spray pipe 5, and a pipe 6. The frame 1 adopts a frame-type L-shaped structure, which ensures overall stability and facilitates the rational layout of each component. A container 2 is mounted on top of the frame 1 to hold the pollen solution. A lifting stirring mechanism 3 is installed above the container 2 to thoroughly stir the pollen solution within. A mounting plate 101 is located on one side of the frame 1. A coil 4 and a spray pipe 5 are rotatably mounted on the mounting plate 101. A pipe 6, which mates with the spray pipe 5, is wound around the coil 4. One end of the pipe 6 connects to the container 2, and the other end connects to the spray pipe 5, facilitating the transport of the pollen solution from the container to the spray pipe and allowing for flexible adjustment of the spray pipe's extension length according to operational needs.
[0039] 1.2 Chassis Section
[0040] The frame 1 is equipped with wheels 102 at its bottom, allowing the entire device to move easily across the orchard floor. Operators can easily push the device between fruit trees without expending excessive physical effort, greatly improving the efficiency of pollination operations. An electronic scale 103 is also installed on top of the frame 1, connected to the container 2 via a support plate. The scale 103 allows for real-time monitoring of the weight of pollen solution and other materials within the container 2, enabling operators to accurately monitor solution usage and rationally schedule pollination, replenishing solution as needed. A controller 104 is also located on top of the frame 1, providing unified control over components such as the motor of the stirring mechanism 3 and the control valves of the spray pipe 5, coordinating the operation of each component and making the entire pollination process more orderly and convenient. Furthermore, a protective frame 105 is installed on the side of the frame 1 to protect the container 2. The protective frame 105 prevents damage to the container 2 from collisions, scratches, or other injuries during device movement or operation, ensuring the normal use and lifespan of the device.
[0041] 1.3 Stirring Mechanism Section
[0042] A linear slide rail 10 is provided on the side of the frame 1. The stirring mechanism 3 includes a lifting plate 7 mounted on the linear slide rail 10. The lifting plate 7 can slide smoothly up and down along the linear slide rail 10, thereby adjusting the height of the entire stirring mechanism 3. A connecting plate 8 is installed at the bottom of the lifting plate 7. The connecting plate 8 is equipped with a stirring shaft 301 and a motor 302 that drives the stirring shaft 301. When the motor 302 is running, it can drive the stirring shaft 301 to rotate, thereby realizing the stirring function of the pollen solution in the container 2. At the same time, a sealing cover 201 is provided on the top of the container 2, and the upper end of the sealing cover 201 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 8. This reduces the possibility of solution splashing and external impurities entering the container during the stirring process, ensuring the purity of the solution and the relative stability of the stirring environment.
[0043] In addition, the lifting plate 7 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 701. One end of the connecting plate 8 is rotatably connected to the lifting plate 7, and the other end is set in the arc-shaped groove 701 through a rotating shaft, so that the connecting plate 8 can rotate along the arc-shaped groove 701 with the connection point with the lifting plate 7 as the center. This unique design allows the stirring shaft 301 to swing at a certain angle during stirring, expanding the stirring range and ensuring that the pollen solution in different positions in the container 2 is fully stirred, effectively avoiding local pollen precipitation or uneven stirring in the solution. The stirring shaft 301 is provided with at least one blade assembly 303, which contains multiple blades, and these blades are all inclined. The inclined blades can produce a better stirring effect when the stirring shaft 301 rotates, which can not only drive the solution to tumble up and down, but also promote the solution to flow in the horizontal direction, so that the pollen is more evenly dispersed in the solution.
[0044] 1.4 coil section
[0045] The reel 4 consists of a base 401 and a winding reel 402. The base 401 has a wire hole 403, and the wire hole 403 has anti-slip protrusions. When the pipe 6 passes through the wire hole 403 for winding and unwinding operations, the anti-slip protrusions can increase the friction with the pipe 6, ensuring that the pipe 6 will not slide randomly during winding and unwinding, avoiding the phenomenon of pipe 6 becoming tangled and messy, ensuring the orderliness and stability of pipe 6 winding and unwinding, and facilitating flexible adjustment of the extension length of the spray pipe 5 according to the actual working distance, thereby expanding the working range of the pollination device.
[0046] 1.5 Spray pipe installation section
[0047] The mounting plate 101 has a C-shaped slot 9, inside which is an arc-shaped elastic plate. The spray pipe 5 is installed in the slot 9. Utilizing the elasticity of the elastic plate, the spray pipe 5 is firmly fixed in the slot 9, preventing it from easily shaking or falling off during device movement and spraying operations, thus ensuring the stability of the spraying operation. Furthermore, the spray pipe 5 is equipped with a control valve. By operating the control valve, the operator can precisely control the start and stop of the spray and the spray volume. Based on the actual conditions such as the flowering period and number of flowers of different fruit trees, the intensity of the spraying for pollination can be reasonably adjusted to ensure that each flower receives an appropriate amount of pollen, thereby improving the pollination effect.
[0048] Its working principle is as follows: Before pollination, the prepared pollen solution is poured into container 2 and sealed with a cap 201. Next, the motor 302 of the stirring mechanism 3 is started via controller 104. The motor 302 drives the stirring shaft 301 to rotate, and the inclined fan blades 303 on the stirring shaft 301 begin to stir the solution. Simultaneously, because the connecting plate 8 can rotate along the arc groove 701, the stirring shaft 301 will oscillate at a certain angle, ensuring the solution is fully mixed throughout container 2 and that the pollen is evenly dispersed in the solution. After the mobile device is moved to a suitable location in the orchard, the coil 4 is rotated according to the distance between the fruit tree and the device to release the wound pipe 6 to a suitable length, and the spray pipe 5 is aimed at the apple blossoms that need pollination. Then, the control valve on the spray pipe 5 is opened. Under pressure, the pollen solution in container 2 is transported through pipe 6 to spray pipe 5 and sprayed out in a mist, thus achieving the pollination operation of the apple blossoms. Throughout the process, the chassis 1 can move flexibly with the help of wheels 102, and the electronic scale 103 monitors the weight of the solution in container 2 in real time. The operator can adjust the work progress and replenish the solution in a timely manner based on this information.
[0049] II. Detailed Implementation Method:
[0050] Frame Assembly: First, according to design requirements, select suitable metal tubing and other materials, and assemble the various frame components of frame 1 into a frame-type L-shaped structure through welding or bolting, ensuring that all connections are firm and reliable, and guaranteeing the overall structural strength of the frame. Next, install wheels 102 at the bottom of frame 1. Wheels 102 can be omnidirectional wheels with brakes to allow for flexible turning and fixed position on different terrains in the orchard, facilitating operation. Install an electronic scale 103 at a suitable position above frame 1, and securely connect the electronic scale to the container 2 used to hold pollen solution through a support plate, ensuring that the electronic scale can accurately measure the weight of the container and its contents. Then, install a controller 104 above frame 1, pre-wiring the controller 104 for subsequent connection of related components, such as the motor 302 of the stirring mechanism 3 and the control valve of the spray pipe 5, to achieve centralized control. Finally, a protective frame 105 for protecting the container 2 is installed on the side of the frame 1. The protective frame 105 can be made of metal strips welded into a suitable frame shape and surround the container 2 to play a protective role and prevent the container from being damaged by collision during movement or operation.
[0051] Installation of the stirring mechanism: First, securely install the linear slide rail 10 at the corresponding position on the side of the frame 1, ensuring the slide rail is installed horizontally and smoothly to facilitate the subsequent sliding operation of the lifting plate 7. Then, install the lifting plate 7 on the linear slide rail 10, allowing the lifting plate 7 to move smoothly up and down along the slide rail. Install the connecting plate 8 at the bottom of the lifting plate 7, and install the stirring shaft 301 and the motor 302 that drives the stirring shaft 301 on the connecting plate 8. At the same time, ensure that the connection between the motor 302 and the stirring shaft 301 is firm and the transmission is smooth, so that the motor 302 can effectively drive the stirring shaft 301 to rotate. In addition, install the sealing cover 201 on the top of the container 2, and fix the upper end of the sealing cover 201 to the connecting plate 8 to ensure good sealing and reduce the possibility of solution splashing and external impurities entering. An arc-shaped groove 701 is machined on the lifting plate 7 according to the design requirements. One end of the connecting plate 8 is rotatably connected to the lifting plate 7, and the other end is placed in the arc groove 701 through the rotating shaft to complete the assembly of the stirring mechanism. The power cord of the motor 302 is correctly connected to the controller 104 so that the stirring action can be controlled by the controller 104 in the future.
[0052] Installation of the coil and spray pipe: Assemble the base 401 and winding spool 402 of the coil 4. After assembly, install the coil 4 on the mounting plate 101 using suitable connectors such as bearings, allowing the coil 4 to rotate flexibly on the mounting plate 101 for easy winding and unwinding of the pipe 6. Anti-slip protrusions are provided in the wire hole 403 of the base 401, which can be fixed by embedding or gluing to ensure effective friction with the pipe 6. A C-shaped groove 9 is machined on the mounting plate 101, and an arc-shaped elastic plate is installed in the groove. The elastic plate can be made of rubber or plastic with suitable elasticity. Then, the spray pipe 5 is inserted into the groove 9, ensuring a stable installation that will not easily shake or fall off. Next, connect the spray pipe 5 to the pipe 6 wound on the coil 4, ensuring a tight connection without leakage. Finally, connect the control valve circuit of the spray pipe 5 to the controller 104, allowing for precise control of the spray volume through the controller 104.
[0053] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A pollination device for apple cultivation, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is a frame-type L-shaped structure, and a container (2) is provided on top. A lifting stirring mechanism (3) is provided on top of the container (2). The frame (1) is provided with a mounting plate (101) on one side. A coil (4) and a spray pipe (5) are rotatably mounted on the mounting plate (101). A pipe (6) that cooperates with the spray pipe (5) is wound on the coil (4). One end of the pipe (6) is connected to the container (2), and the other end is connected to the spray pipe (5).
2. The pollination device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is equipped with wheels (102) at the bottom and an electronic scale (103) at the top. A support plate is provided between the electronic scale (103) and the container (2). The frame (1) is provided with a controller (104) on top and a protective frame (105) for protecting the container (2) on the side.
3. The pollination device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a linear slide rail (10) on its side. The stirring mechanism (3) includes a lifting plate (7) set on the linear slide rail (10). The bottom of the lifting plate (7) is provided with a connecting plate (8). The connecting plate (8) is provided with a stirring shaft (301) and a motor (302) that drives the stirring shaft (301). The container (2) is provided with a sealing cover (201) on its top, and the upper end of the sealing cover (201) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (8).
4. A pollination device for apple cultivation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lifting plate (7) is provided with an arc-shaped circular groove (701). One end of the connecting plate (8) is rotatably connected to the lifting plate (7), and the other end is set in the circular groove (701) through a rotating shaft. The connecting plate (8) rotates along the circular groove (701) with the connection point with the lifting plate (7) as the center.
5. A pollination device for apple cultivation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The stirring shaft (301) is provided with at least one blade group (303), which includes multiple blades and is inclined.
6. A pollination device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coil (4) includes a base (401) and a winding coil (402). The base (401) is provided with a wire hole (403), and the wire hole (403) is provided with an anti-slip protrusion.
7. A pollination device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (101) is provided with a C-shaped slot (9), and the slot (9) is provided with an arc-shaped elastic plate. The spray pipe (5) is set in the slot (9), and the spray pipe is provided with a control valve.