一种内筒旋转与气吸组合式苹果采摘机
The rotating inner cylinder and air suction combined apple harvester uses gear transmission and centrifugal fan for power, which solves the problem of low efficiency in traditional apple harvesting and realizes efficient and safe automated harvesting.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG FORESTRY UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional apple harvesting relies on manual labor, which is inefficient and faces high risks of falling from heights and fruit damage. It also results in high labor costs and makes it difficult to adapt to the sparse planting model of standard rootstock orchards.
This apple harvester uses a combination of inner cylinder rotation and air suction. It utilizes a gear transmission mechanism and a centrifugal fan to provide power and suction. The inner cylinder combines friction and suction to pick the apples, which are then collected through a collection hose.
It improves harvesting efficiency, reduces labor costs, adapts to various terrains, reduces high-altitude accidents and fruit damage, and achieves highly efficient automated harvesting.
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Abstract
Claims
1. A combined rotating inner cylinder and air suction apple picking machine, characterized in that, include: The end effector includes an inner cylinder, an outer cylinder, and a gear transmission mechanism. The inner cylinder is inside the outer cylinder and the two are rotatably connected. The gear transmission mechanism is used to transmit power to the inner cylinder to rotate it. A collection hose, one end of which is connected to the lower end of the outer cylinder; A centrifugal fan, the air inlet of which is connected to the middle of the collection hose to provide suction; A baffle and a spring, wherein the baffle is pivotally connected to the other end of the collection hose, one end of the spring is fixed to the collection hose, and the other end is fixed to the movable end of the baffle. In the initial state, the spring is in a stretched state. When the inner tube comes into contact with the apple, it is removed and enters the collection hose under the action of rotational friction and suction.
2. The apple picking machine according to claim 1, wherein, A rolling mechanism is provided between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder. The rolling mechanism includes a retainer, balls and gaskets. The balls are mounted on the retainer and located between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder. A pair of gaskets are sleeved on the outer side of the inner cylinder, and their outer rings are fixed to the inner wall of the outer cylinder. A pair of gaskets are clamped on the upper and lower sides of the balls.
3. The apple picking machine according to claim 1, wherein, The gear transmission mechanism includes a pinion, a large gear, and a motor. The large gear is fixed on the inner cylinder, and the pinion and large gear mesh with each other. The motor drives the pinion to rotate.
4. The apple picking machine according to claim 3, wherein, The gear transmission mechanism also includes a gear shaft, one end of which is connected to the output shaft of the motor, and a pinion is mounted on the other end of the gear shaft.
5. The apple picking machine according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a collector located at the other end of the collection hose for collecting apples.
6. The apple picking machine according to claim 1, wherein, The part of the inner cylinder that comes into contact with the apple is covered with silicone.