Portable efficient pitaya picker

By designing a portable dragon fruit harvester, which employs a fixed claw gripper and a detachable cutting blade, the problems of unstable gripping and difficulty in replacing cutting tools in existing machinery are solved, achieving efficient and stable dragon fruit harvesting results.

CN224482219UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14GUANGXI ZHUANG AUTONOMOUS REGION ACAD OF AGRI SCI +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGXI ZHUANG AUTONOMOUS REGION ACAD OF AGRI SCI
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Existing dragon fruit harvesting machinery is unable to stably grip fruits of different sizes, which can easily cause fruit damage. Furthermore, the cutting tools are not easy to replace or maintain, affecting harvesting efficiency and quality.

Method used

A portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester was designed. It uses three fixed claws to hold the fruit and springs and limit blocks to stabilize the cutting blade. The cutting blade is detachable and its length can be adjusted by a telescopic component to adapt to different heights, making it easy to operate.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and stable harvesting, is suitable for fruits of different sizes, and the cutting blades are easy to replace, reducing labor intensity and improving harvesting efficiency and fruit quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to fruit picking equipment technical field discloses a portable high -efficient pitaya picker, including the shell, the shell one end fixedly connected with the support cylinder, the support cylinder top is provided with the clamping cutting assembly, the shell inner wall is provided with the telescopic component, the clamping assembly includes three fixed claws, three fixed claws set up in the shell inner wall, the support cylinder inner wall rotationally connected with the pivot no.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit picking equipment technology, and in particular to a portable and efficient dragon fruit picker. Background Technology

[0002] In modern agricultural production, dragon fruit, as a fruit with high economic value, is crucially harvested. Traditional dragon fruit harvesting mainly relies on manual labor, which not only consumes a lot of manpower and time, but also, with the continuous expansion of planting scale, the low efficiency of manual harvesting has become increasingly prominent. There is an urgent need for a portable and efficient harvesting device to improve harvesting efficiency, reduce labor intensity, and meet the needs of modern agricultural production.

[0003] Currently, most dragon fruit harvesting machines on the market employ simple scissor-type or clamp-type designs. Scissor-type harvesting machines use manually operated scissors to cut the dragon fruit stem; clamp-type harvesting machines use mechanical claws to grip the fruit, and then use a cutting device to complete the harvest. These machines primarily rely on manual operation or simple mechanical transmission to harvest dragon fruit.

[0004] However, existing dragon fruit harvesting machinery has significant drawbacks. During harvesting, it is difficult to stably hold dragon fruit of different sizes and shapes, easily causing fruit damage and reducing its commercial value. Furthermore, its cutting components are usually fixed in design, making replacement and maintenance difficult after wear, resulting in short equipment lifespan, high maintenance costs, and impacting harvesting efficiency and quality. This makes it difficult to meet the actual production needs for efficient and stable dragon fruit harvesting. Therefore, a portable, high-efficiency dragon fruit harvester is proposed to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester, which aims to improve the technical problems of low efficiency in harvesting dragon fruit, difficulty in holding the fruit stably and causing damage, and difficulty in replacing and maintaining cutting tools.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester, comprising an outer shell, a support cylinder fixedly connected to one end of the outer shell, a clamping and cutting assembly disposed above the support cylinder, and a telescopic assembly disposed on the inner wall of the outer shell;

[0007] The clamping assembly includes three fixed claws, which are disposed on the inner wall of the outer shell. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support cylinder. A fastening ring is sleeved on one end of each fixed claw, and a cutting blade is disposed on the other end of each fixed claw. A spring is disposed on the inner wall of each fixed claw, and a limit block is fixedly connected to one end of the spring. A fixing post is threadedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed claw. A connecting rope is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the fastening ring, and a pulling block is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rope. A tray is fixedly connected to one end of the support cylinder.

[0008] Optionally, the telescopic assembly includes a telescopic rod, the outer wall of which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer casing. A fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer casing. A second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed shaft. An eccentric wheel is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second rotating shaft. A switch is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the eccentric wheel. A fixed rod is attached to the other side of the outer wall of the eccentric wheel. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed rod. A second spring is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the connecting plate. A fixing groove is provided on the outer wall of the telescopic rod. A handle is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic rod.

[0009] Optionally, one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shaft, and the second spring is used to push the connecting plate to move.

[0010] Optionally, the fixing rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixing groove, and the fixing rod is used to fix the telescopic rod.

[0011] Optionally, the three fixing claws are arranged in a circular array inside the support cylinder, and the fixing claws are used to clamp the dragon fruit.

[0012] Optionally, the limiting block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cutting disc, and the limiting block is used to limit the cutting disc.

[0013] Optionally, the outer wall of the fixing post is threaded to the inner wall of the cutting disc, and the fixing post is used to fix the cutting disc.

[0014] Optionally, the outer wall of the connecting rope is slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing, and the connecting rope is used to pull the fastening ring to tighten it.

[0015] The portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester provided in this embodiment of the utility model has at least one of the following technical effects:

[0016] 1. In this utility model, when picking dragon fruit, the fixing claws are aligned with the fruit, the connecting rope is pulled to tighten the clamp, the cutting blade cuts off the fruit stem, and the cutting blade can be replaced by rotating the fixing column. This solves the problems of low efficiency in picking dragon fruit, difficulty in stably clamping the fruit and causing damage, and difficulty in replacing and maintaining the cutting tools. It achieves efficient and stable picking, can be adapted to different sizes of fruit, facilitates the replacement of the cutting blade, and improves picking efficiency and quality.

[0017] 2. In this utility model, rotating the switch disengages the fixed rod from the slot, the length of the telescopic rod is adjusted, and releasing the switch causes the spring to push the fixed rod back into place, allowing for easy gripping and operation. This achieves flexible adjustment of the harvester's length to suit harvesting needs at different heights, making operation convenient and secure, and effectively expanding its application range. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed claw part of a portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed column structure of a portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed shaft part of a portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the two-part spring structure of a portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester proposed in this utility model.

[0024] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0025] 1. Outer shell; 2. Support cylinder; 3. Tray; 4. Fixing claw; 5. Cutting blade; 6. Telescopic rod; 7. Fixing shaft; 8. Switch; 9. Fixing groove; 10. Handle; 11. Connecting rope; 12. Pulling block; 13. Rotating shaft one; 14. Fastening ring; 15. Fixing column; 16. Spring one; 17. Limiting block; 18. Rotating shaft two; 19. Eccentric wheel; 20. Spring two; 21. Fixing rod; 22. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," 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 embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 The present invention provides an embodiment of a portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester, comprising an outer shell 1, a support cylinder 2 fixedly connected to one end of the outer shell 1, a clamping and cutting assembly provided above the support cylinder 2 for clamping and cutting dragon fruit, and a telescopic assembly provided on the inner wall of the outer shell 1 for increasing the length of the harvester.

[0031] The clamping assembly includes three fixed claws 4, which are disposed on the inner wall of the outer shell 1. A rotating shaft 13 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support cylinder 2. A fastening ring 14 is sleeved on one end of the fixed claw 4, and a cutting blade 5 is disposed on the other end of the fixed claw 4. A spring 16 is disposed on the inner wall of the fixed claw 4. A limit block 17 is fixedly connected to one end of the spring 16. A fixing post 15 is threadedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed claw 4. A connecting rope 11 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the fastening ring 14, which can comfortably rest on the handle 10. A pulling block 12 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rope 11, and a tray 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the support cylinder 2.

[0032] Specifically, when using the harvester, align it with the dragon fruit. The three ring-shaped fixing claws 4 inside the support cylinder 2 grip the fruit. The spring 16 and the limiting block 17 inside the fixing claws 4 limit the cutting blade 5, ensuring its stable position. Pulling the connecting rope 11 and the pulling block 12 tightens the fastening ring 14, causing the fixing claws 4 to rotate around the pivot 13 and move towards the center, firmly clamping the dragon fruit. Subsequently, the cutting blade 5, fixed by the fixing post 15, cuts off the fruit stem. The tray 3 receives the harvested fruit. When replacing the cutting blade 5, simply rotate the fixing post 15 to detach it from the cutting blade 5 for disassembly.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The telescopic assembly includes a telescopic rod 6, the outer wall of which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer casing 1. A fixed shaft 7 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer casing 1. A rotating shaft 18 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed shaft 7. An eccentric wheel 19 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 18. A switch 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the eccentric wheel 19. A fixed rod 21 is attached to the other side of the outer wall of the eccentric wheel 19. A connecting plate 22 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed rod 21. A spring 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the connecting plate 22. A fixing groove 9 is provided on the outer wall of the telescopic rod 6. A handle 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic rod 6. One end of the spring 20 is fixedly connected to the fixed rod 10. The inner wall of the fixed axis 7 has a spring 20 for pushing the connecting plate 22 to move. The fixed rod 21 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed groove 9 and is used to fix the telescopic rod 6. Three fixed claws 4 are arranged in a ring array inside the support cylinder 2 and are used to clamp the dragon fruit. The limiting block 17 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cutting plate 5 and is used to limit the cutting plate 5. The outer wall of the fixed column 15 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the cutting plate 5 and is used to fix the cutting plate 5. The outer wall of the connecting rope 11 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer shell 1 and is used to pull the fastening ring 14 to tighten.

[0034] Specifically, when the length of the harvester needs to be adjusted, turn the switch 8 outside the eccentric wheel 19 on the second shaft 18. The eccentric wheel 19 rotates and pushes the fixed rod 21 to disengage it from the fixed groove 9 on the telescopic rod 6. At this time, the telescopic rod 6 can slide freely inside the outer shell 1. After adjusting to the appropriate length, release the switch 8. The second spring 20 pushes the connecting plate 22 to drive the fixed rod 21 to re-engage into the fixed groove 9, fixing the telescopic rod 6. The operator can then hold the handle 10 to carry out the operation.

[0035] Working principle: When a portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester is needed, the harvester is aligned with the dragon fruit, and three fixing claws 4 arranged in a ring array inside the support cylinder 2 enclose the dragon fruit. At this time, the spring 16 and the limiting block 17 inside the fixing claw 4 can limit the cutting blade 5 to ensure its stable position. Pulling the connecting rope 11 and the pulling block 12 tightens the fastening ring 14, causing the fixing claws 4 to move towards the center. The fixing claws 4 rotate through the rotating shaft 13, thereby firmly clamping the dragon fruit. Subsequently, the cutting blade 5, which is fixed by the fixing post 15, can cut the dragon fruit stem. The tray 3 below receives the harvested dragon fruit. When the cutting blade 5 needs to be replaced, it can be disassembled by rotating the fixing post 15 to detach it from the cutting blade 5.

[0036] Furthermore, when the length of the harvester needs to be adjusted, the switch 8 on the outside of the eccentric wheel 19 on the second shaft 18 is turned, causing the eccentric wheel 19 to rotate. When the eccentric wheel 19 rotates, it pushes the fixing rod 21, causing the fixing rod 21 to disengage from the fixing groove 9 on the telescopic rod 6. At this time, the telescopic rod 6 can slide freely within the outer casing 1. After adjusting to the appropriate length, the switch 8 is released. Under the action of the second spring 20, the connecting plate 22 is pushed, causing the fixing rod 21 to re-engage into the fixing groove 9, fixing the telescopic rod 6, thus completing the length adjustment. The operator can then control the harvester by holding the handle 10.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester, comprising a shell (1), characterized in that: One end of the outer shell (1) is fixedly connected to a support cylinder (2), a clamping and cutting assembly is provided above the support cylinder (2), and a telescopic assembly is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell (1); The clamping assembly includes three fixed claws (4), which are disposed on the inner wall of the outer shell (1). A rotating shaft (13) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support cylinder (2). A fastening ring (14) is sleeved on one end of the fixed claw (4), and a cutting blade (5) is disposed on the other end of the fixed claw (4). A spring (16) is disposed on the inner wall of the fixed claw (4). A limit block (17) is fixedly connected to one end of the spring (16). A fixing post (15) is threadedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed claw (4). A connecting rope (11) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the fastening ring (14). A pulling block (12) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rope (11), and a tray (3) is fixedly connected to one end of the support cylinder (2).

2. The portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly includes a telescopic rod (6), the outer wall of which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer shell (1). A fixed shaft (7) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer shell (1). A rotating shaft (18) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed shaft (7). An eccentric wheel (19) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (18). A switch (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the eccentric wheel (19). A fixed rod (21) is attached to the other side of the outer wall of the eccentric wheel (19). A connecting plate (22) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed rod (21). A spring (20) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the connecting plate (22). A fixed groove (9) is opened on the outer wall of the telescopic rod (6). A handle (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic rod (6).

3. The portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the second spring (20) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shaft (7), and the second spring (20) is used to push the connecting plate (22) to move.

4. A portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing rod (21) is used to slide on the inner wall of the fixing groove (9), and the fixing rod (21) is used to fix the telescopic rod (6).

5. A portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three fixing claws (4) are arranged in a ring array inside the support cylinder (2), and the fixing claws (4) are used to clamp the dragon fruit.

6. The portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting block (17) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cutting disc (5), and the limiting block (17) is used to limit the cutting disc (5).

7. A portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the fixing post (15) is threaded to the inner wall of the cutting disc (5), and the fixing post (15) is used to fix the cutting disc (5).

8. A portable and efficient dragon fruit harvester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the connecting rope (11) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer shell (1), and the connecting rope (11) is used to pull the fastening ring (14) to tighten.