A multi-joint machine tool suitable for high altitude pruning and fruit picking

By designing a multi-joint machine that utilizes a rotary joint and a drive motor to drive a chain for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting, the problems of low efficiency and safety risks in high-altitude operations have been solved, achieving efficient and flexible fruit harvesting and branch pruning.

CN224482266UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14SUZHOU ZHONGNENG EQUIPMENT CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU ZHONGNENG EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-18
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for high-altitude fruit picking and tree pruning are labor-intensive, inefficient, and pose safety risks, and conventional tools are difficult to meet the needs of efficient and flexible operations.

Method used

Design a multi-joint machine, including rotary joints and machine body, which drives a chain via a drive motor for high-altitude pruning and fruit picking. The machine body is installed at the end of the working instrument and can be flexibly adjusted using multiple rotary joints.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and safety of high-altitude operations, avoids fruit damage and accidental pruning, enhances operational flexibility, and meets diverse needs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi -joint machine tool suitable for high altitude pruning and fruit picking belongs to operation machine tool technical field, multi -joint machine tool includes swing joint, swing joint includes first swing joint, second swing joint and third swing joint that set gradually, first swing joint with second swing joint between and second swing joint with third swing joint between all adopt connecting piece and connect, machine tool body, machine tool body includes drive motor, guide plate and chain, drive motor is connected with the drive end of third swing joint through mounting piece, the chain is installed to guide plate, and the chain is driven by drive motor. The utility model can be stably installed in the end of operation instrument, carries out high altitude pruning and fruit picking operation, does not need manual operation, improves the efficiency, can effectively avoid the damage to the fruit at the same time, avoids the mispruning to the branch.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of work machinery technology, and in particular relates to a multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit picking. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of fruit cultivation and horticulture management, high-altitude fruit harvesting and tree pruning are common and important tasks. With the continuous expansion of orchards and the widespread planting of garden trees, the efficient and safe completion of high-altitude operations has become an urgent need.

[0003] Currently, the traditional method for harvesting fruit and pruning branches on taller fruit trees is to manually climb the trees. This method is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also poses significant safety risks. Fruit growers or gardeners are prone to falls and other accidents during the climbing process, and cases of injuries caused by working at heights are common every year. Furthermore, manual operation can damage the fruit due to improper handling, affecting its quality and marketability, and may also lead to the accidental pruning of branches, which is detrimental to the tree's growth.

[0004] To address these issues, people have tried using various auxiliary tools. For example, using long poles to tie harvesting or pruning tools can reduce climbing to some extent, but it is inconvenient to operate, makes it difficult to accurately reach fruits or branches in denser foliage, and has limited efficiency improvement. Ladders or other climbing tools can also be used; however, this requires moving the tools multiple times, and operators need to frequently climb up and down the ladder, a cumbersome process that also reduces work efficiency.

[0005] In addition, some large-scale harvesting or pruning equipment has been gradually put into use, but these devices often have defects such as high fruit damage rate and insufficient operational flexibility, making it difficult to meet the diverse needs of actual production. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and provides a multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting, thereby solving the problems existing in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting, wherein the multi-joint machine is installed at the end of the working instrument, and the multi-joint machine includes...

[0008] The rotary joint includes a first rotary joint, a second rotary joint, and a third rotary joint arranged sequentially. The first rotary joint and the second rotary joint, as well as the second rotary joint and the third rotary joint, are connected by connectors.

[0009] The machine body includes a drive motor, a guide plate, and a chain. The drive motor is connected to the drive end of the third rotary joint via a mounting component. The guide plate mounts the chain, and the drive motor drives the chain.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first rotary joint, the second rotary joint, and the third rotary joint are motors or hydraulic cylinders.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the rotation center lines of the first rotary joint, the second rotary joint, and the third rotary joint are perpendicular to each other, so as to perform rotation in different directions.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the connector is an L-shaped sheet structure.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixed end of the first rotary joint is provided with an external connector to connect the multi-joint machine to the working instrument.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the mounting component is a fixed base, and the mounting component is provided with a plurality of locking screws to fix the machine body to the mounting component.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the machine body is a cutting tool, and the chain is provided with serrations for cutting.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the center line of the guide plate and the center line of the second rotary joint are located on the same straight line.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the centerline of the drive motor and the centerline of the third rotary joint are on the same straight line.

[0018] This utility model solves the defects existing in the background technology, and has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] This utility model's multi-joint machine can be stably installed at the end of the working instrument for high-altitude pruning and fruit picking operations without manual operation. This improves efficiency and effectively avoids damage to the fruit, accidental pruning of branches, and injuries to the operator while working at height. Furthermore, this utility model's multi-joint machine has high operational flexibility and can meet the needs in actual use. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] In the diagram: 10. Rotary joint; 11. First rotary joint; 12. Second rotary joint; 13. Third rotary joint; 20. Machine body; 21. Drive motor; 22. Guide plate; 23. Chain; 30. Connector; 40. Mounting component; 50. External component; 60. Locking screw. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following drawings will disclose several embodiments of this utility model. For clarity, many physical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these physical details should not be used to limit this utility model. That is, in some embodiments of this utility model, these physical details are not essential. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner.

[0026] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit the utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If a combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0027] This embodiment provides a multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting. The multi-joint machine can be stably installed at the end of the working instrument to perform high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting operations without manual operation, which improves efficiency and effectively avoids damage to the fruit, avoids accidental pruning of branches, and also effectively avoids operator injury at height. In addition, the multi-joint machine of this utility model has high operational flexibility and can meet the needs in actual use.

[0028] Combination Figures 1 to 3As shown, the multi-joint machine in this embodiment includes a rotary joint 10 and a machine body 20. The rotary joint 10 adjusts the machine body 20 at multiple angles, improving the operational flexibility of the machine body 20 and meeting usage requirements.

[0029] In this embodiment, the rotary joint 10 includes a first rotary joint 11, a second rotary joint 12, and a third rotary joint 13 arranged sequentially. The first rotary joint 11 and the second rotary joint 12, as well as the second rotary joint 12 and the third rotary joint 13, are connected by connectors 30. In this embodiment, the first rotary joint 11 is a hydraulic cylinder, the second rotary joint 12 is a hydraulic cylinder or a motor, and the third rotary joint 13 is a motor. Furthermore, the rotation directions of the first rotary joint 11, the second rotary joint 12, and the third rotary joint 13 in this embodiment are all different, which allows for angle adjustment of the machine body 20 in different directions, enabling the machine body 20 to rotate flexibly and meet the usage requirements of the machine body 20.

[0030] Specifically, the machine body 20 in this embodiment includes a drive motor 21, a guide plate 22, and a chain 23. The drive motor 21 is connected to the drive end of the third rotary joint 13 through the mounting part 40. The guide plate 22 mounts the chain 23, and the drive motor 21 drives the chain 23. When the machine body 20 needs to work, the drive motor 21 drives the chain 23. The chain 23 is used as a processing unit, and the guide plate 22 can stably mount the chain 23 to ensure stable use of the chain 23.

[0031] In this embodiment, the center line of the guide plate 22 and the center line of the second rotary joint 12 are on the same straight line, and the center line of the drive motor 21 and the center line of the third rotary joint 13 are on the same straight line, so that the second rotary joint 12 and the third rotary joint 13 can effectively drive the machine body 20 and improve the accuracy of the machine body 20.

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connector 30 is an L-shaped sheet structure. In this embodiment, one connector 30 connects the first rotary joint 11 to the second rotary joint 12, while another connector 30 connects the second rotary joint 12 to the third rotary joint 13, so that each rotary joint 10 can be driven accordingly.

[0033] In this embodiment, the fixed end of the first rotary joint 11 is provided with an external connector 50 to connect the multi-joint machine to the working machine. In this embodiment, the external connector 50 is an L-shaped connecting block, which can stably install the multi-joint machine at the end of the working machine, and the working machine drives the multi-joint machine to perform overall displacement.

[0034] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the machine body 20 is connected to the drive end of the third rotary joint 13 via the mounting part 40. The mounting part 40 is a fixed seat, and several locking screws 60 are provided on the mounting part 40 to fix the machine body 20 to the mounting part 40. In this embodiment, several locking screws 60 are used to fix the machine body 20 to the mounting part 40, and the mounting part 40 is fixedly connected to the drive end of the third rotary joint 13, so that the third rotary joint 13 can effectively drive the machine body 20. In this embodiment, the rotation center lines of the first rotary joint 11, the second rotary joint 12 and the third rotary joint 13 are perpendicular to each other to realize the rotation of the machine body 20 in different directions.

[0035] In this embodiment, the machine body 20 is a cutting tool, and the chain 23 is provided with serrations for cutting. The serrations on the chain 23 serve as the cutting part, and the cutting tool is used to pick the fruit or prune the branches.

[0036] In practical use, the multi-joint machine tool of this embodiment is installed at the end of the working tool by the external connector 50. The working tool adjusts the overall position of the multi-joint machine tool. Under the coordinated action of the first rotary joint 11, the second rotary joint 12, and the third rotary joint 13 of the multi-joint machine tool, the angle of the machine body 20 can be adjusted from different directions, so that the machine body 20 can rotate flexibly to meet the usage requirements of the machine body 20, effectively improving the flexibility of the machine body 20 and meeting the usage requirements.

[0037] While the present invention has been described above with reference to various embodiments, it should be understood that many changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. That is, the methods, systems, or devices discussed above are merely examples. Various configurations can be appropriately omitted, substituted, or added to various processes or components. For example, in alternative configurations, methods can be performed in a different order than described, and / or various stages can be added, omitted, and / or combined. Moreover, features described with respect to certain configurations can be combined in various other configurations. Different aspects and elements of the configuration can be combined in a similar manner. Furthermore, as technology develops, many elements are merely examples and do not limit the scope of this disclosure or the claims.

[0038] Specific details are provided in the specification to offer a thorough understanding of exemplary configurations, including implementations. However, configurations can be practiced without these specific details; for example, well-known circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques have been shown without unnecessary detail to avoid obscuring the configuration. This description provides only exemplary configurations and does not limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the claims. Rather, the foregoing description of the configurations will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing the described techniques. Various changes can be made to the function and arrangement of the elements without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure.

[0039] Furthermore, although each operation can be described as a sequential process, many operations can be executed in parallel or simultaneously. Additionally, the order of operations can be rearranged. A process may have additional steps. Moreover, examples of methods can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, middleware, code, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware, or code, the program code or code segments used to perform the necessary tasks can be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as a storage medium and executed by a processor.

[0040] In summary, the above detailed description is intended to be exemplary rather than limiting, and it should be understood that the claims (including all equivalents) are intended to define the spirit and scope of this invention. These embodiments should be understood as illustrative only and not as limiting the scope of protection of this invention. After reading the description of this invention, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to it, and these equivalent changes and modifications also fall within the scope defined by the claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A multi-jointed machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting, wherein the multi-jointed machine is installed at the end of a working instrument, characterized in that, The multi-joint machine includes Rotary joint (10), the rotary joint (10) includes a first rotary joint (11), a second rotary joint (12) and a third rotary joint (13) arranged in sequence, the first rotary joint (11) and the second rotary joint (12) and the second rotary joint (12) and the third rotary joint (13) are connected by connectors (30); The machine body (20) includes a drive motor (21), a guide plate (22) and a chain (23). The drive motor (21) is connected to the drive end of the third rotary joint (13) through a mounting part (40). The guide plate (22) mounts the chain (23) and the drive motor (21) drives the chain (23).

2. The multi-joint machine for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rotary joint (11), the second rotary joint (12) and the third rotary joint (13) are motors or hydraulic cylinders.

3. A multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation center lines of the first rotary joint (11), the second rotary joint (12), and the third rotary joint (13) are perpendicular to each other, so as to rotate in different directions.

4. A multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (30) is an L-shaped sheet structure.

5. A multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rotary joint (11) is provided with an external connector (50) at its fixed end to connect the multi-joint machine to the working instrument.

6. A multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting component (40) is a fixed base, and a plurality of locking screws (60) are provided on the mounting component (40) to fix the machine body (20) onto the mounting component (40).

7. A multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine body (20) is a cutting tool, and the chain (23) is provided with serrations for cutting.

8. A multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The centerline of the guide plate (22) and the centerline of the second rotary joint (12) are on the same straight line.

9. A multi-joint machine suitable for high-altitude pruning and fruit harvesting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The centerline of the drive motor (21) and the centerline of the third rotary joint (13) are on the same straight line.