A device for preventing seed drop of an endangered plant
By designing a protective device that includes a rubber support belt, the problems of low seed collection efficiency and pecking at seeds on steep slopes and cliffs have been solved, achieving efficient collection and protection of endangered plant seeds.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING ACADEMY OF FORESTRY SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing seed collection devices are inefficient in complex terrains such as steep slopes and cliffs, and are easily eaten by animals, affecting the artificial breeding and ecological restoration of endangered tree species.
Design a protective device that includes a rubber support strip, elastic baffles, elastic posts, and curved elastic plates to form a ring structure around the trunk, blocking and guiding tree species to prevent them from rolling off and being pecked.
It improves seed collection efficiency, prevents seeds from rolling into hard-to-recover areas and reduces losses from animal pecking, thus protecting endangered plant seeds.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of forestry protection technology, specifically relating to a protective device for preventing endangered plant seeds from falling off. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, many endangered tree species, due to their limited ecological adaptability, are often distributed in special habitats such as steep slopes, rugged terrain, cliff edges, or ridges. The unique topography of these habitats means that after their seeds mature and fall, they are easily affected by gravity and surface runoff, rolling down steep slopes to areas difficult to recover, or even being directly lost to the base of the mountain or into gullies. While this natural dispersal characteristic has some significance for the natural regeneration of wild populations, it severely restricts the efficiency of seed collection under human intervention, significantly hindering the artificial breeding, ex-situ conservation, and ecological restoration of endangered tree species.
[0003] In existing technologies, seed collection typically involves manual ground collection or laying collection nets or containers around the mother tree. However, in complex terrain conditions such as steep slopes and cliffs, manual collection is risky and costly. After the seeds are collected using nets or containers, the scattered seeds are easily pecked by birds or other animals. Therefore, we propose a seed protection device for endangered plants to prevent seeds from falling, in order to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that after the existing seed collection device collects the tree seeds, the seeds scattered on the device are easily pecked by birds or other animals.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A protective device to prevent endangered plant seeds from falling includes a receiving strip that can be joined end to end to form a ring. The receiving strip is made of rubber. An elastic baffle is fixedly installed on the outer edge of the receiving strip. Several elastic posts are fixedly installed on the upper end of the receiving strip. A connecting strip is fixedly installed on one end of the receiving strip. A locking post is fixedly installed on the connecting strip. A locking groove adapted to the locking post is opened on the other end of the receiving strip. The upper edge of the locking groove is chamfered.
[0007] Furthermore, the receiving strip is provided with several drainage holes. This structural design ensures that rainwater can drip smoothly to the ground, preventing the trees on the receiving strip from being soaked in rainwater for extended periods without affecting their normal growth.
[0008] Furthermore, multiple arc-shaped elastic plates are fixedly installed on the inner side of the receiving strip, with the upper ends of the multiple arc-shaped elastic plates converging towards the center. This structural design allows the upper ends of the arc-shaped elastic plates to be close to the tree trunk after the receiving strip is enclosed, forming an arc-shaped track that guides the tree species. Moreover, the multiple arc-shaped elastic plates cooperate with each other to position the receiving strip, preventing it from moving under external forces.
[0009] Furthermore, the thickness of the receiving strip gradually increases from the elastic baffle to the arc-shaped elastic plate. This structural design can guide tree species that fall onto the receiving strip near the arc-shaped elastic plate outwards.
[0010] Furthermore, adjacent curved elastic plates are staggered on the receiving strip, with their edges overlapping each other. This structural design prevents tree seeds from falling into the gaps between the curved elastic plates.
[0011] Furthermore, the upper ends of several of the elastic columns are rounded, and the height of the elastic columns and the height of the upper end of the elastic baffle from the upper end of the receiving strip are both ten centimeters. This structural design allows the elastic columns to obstruct the rolling of the tree seed, reducing its rolling speed and preventing some animals from carrying the seed away from the collection area.
[0012] The utility model adopting the above technical solution has the following advantages:
[0013] In this invention, after the receiving strip is connected end to end around the tree trunk, the tree seeds falling from the tree will be received by the receiving strip. The elastic baffle on the outer edge of the receiving strip will block the tree seeds to prevent them from rolling away from the area covered by the receiving strip. When the tree seeds roll down, the elastic post will block the tree seeds, which can reduce the rolling speed of the tree seeds and prevent some animals from carrying the tree seeds away from the collection area. Attached Figure Description
[0014] This utility model can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings;
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective device for preventing endangered plant seeds from falling off, according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another state of the protective device for preventing endangered plant seeds from falling, according to this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a protective device for preventing endangered plant seeds from falling, according to this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the arc-shaped elastic plate part in the endangered plant seed anti-fall protection device of this utility model.
[0020] The symbols for the main components are explained below:
[0021] 1. Receiving strip; 11. Connecting strip; 12. Locking post; 13. Locking groove;
[0022] 2. Elastic baffle; 3. Elastic column; 4. Drain hole; 5. Curved elastic plate. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that similar or identical parts are referred to by the same reference numerals in the drawings or description. Implementations not shown or described in the drawings are forms known to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, directional terms mentioned in the embodiments, such as "up," "down," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "front," and "back," are only for reference to the directions in the drawings and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0024] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model discloses a protective device for endangered plant seeds to prevent them from falling off. It includes a receiving strip 1 that can be joined end-to-end to form a ring. The receiving strip 1 has several drainage holes 4 to ensure that rainwater can drip smoothly to the ground. This prevents the seeds on the receiving strip 1 from being soaked in rainwater for extended periods without affecting the normal growth of the trees, thus avoiding damage. The receiving strip 1 is made of rubber, and the entire protective device can be folded for easy storage, handling, and carrying, making it more convenient to use. An elastic baffle 2 is fixedly installed on the outer edge of the receiving strip 1, which can prevent the seeds from falling off. Trees that move to the edge of the receiving belt 1 are blocked to prevent them from rolling away from the receiving belt 1 area. Several elastic posts 3 are fixedly installed at the upper end of the receiving belt 1. When the tree rolls on the receiving belt 1, the elastic posts 3 will block the tree to reduce the rolling speed of the tree and protect the tree. A connecting strip 11 is fixedly installed at one end of the receiving belt 1, and a locking post 12 is fixedly installed on the connecting strip 11. The other end of the receiving belt 1 has a locking groove 13 that matches the locking post 12. The upper edge of the locking groove 13 is chamfered to facilitate locking the locking post 12 into the locking groove 13.
[0025] Multiple arc-shaped elastic plates 5 are fixedly installed on the inner side of the receiving belt 1. The upper ends of the multiple arc-shaped elastic plates 5 converge towards the center. The thickness of the receiving belt 1 gradually increases from the elastic baffle 2 to the arc-shaped elastic plates 5, which can guide the tree species near the trunk area on the receiving belt 1 to the edge area of the receiving belt 1, making collection more convenient. Adjacent arc-shaped elastic plates 5 are staggered on the receiving belt 1, and their edges overlap each other, which can prevent tree species from rolling into the gaps of the arc-shaped elastic plates 5.
[0026] The upper ends of several elastic posts 3 are rounded. The height of the elastic posts 3 and the height of the upper end of the elastic baffle 2 from the upper end of the receiving belt 1 are both 10 centimeters. The height of the elastic posts 3 and the elastic baffle 2 is greater than the length of the beak of most birds, which can prevent birds from pecking at the tree species.
[0027] The method of using this utility model is as follows:
[0028] When in use, wrap the support belt 1 around the tree trunk and place it on the ground. Then, insert the clip 12 on the connecting strip 11 into the slot 13. At this time, multiple arc-shaped elastic plates 5 will be in close contact with the surface of the tree, and the entire protective device will be locked at the tree root.
[0029] When a tree seed falls from a tree, the receiving belt 1 will catch the tree seed. The tree seed that falls on the receiving belt 1 will roll to the edge of the receiving belt 1 under the action of gravity. When the tree seed rolls, several elastic pillars 3 located on the receiving belt 1 will block the tree seed to reduce the rolling speed of the tree seed and protect the tree seed.
[0030] When the tree seed rolls to the edge of the receiving strip 1, it will be blocked by the elastic baffle 2, which can prevent the tree seed from rolling away from the receiving strip 1 area. In rainy weather, the rainwater dripping on the receiving strip 1 will enter the ground through the drainage hole 4. Without affecting the normal growth of the trees, it can prevent the tree seed collected on the receiving strip 1 from being soaked in rainwater for a long time and causing damage to the tree seed.
[0031] The above provides a detailed description of a seed protection device for endangered plants to prevent seed loss. The specific embodiments are described only to aid in understanding the method and core concept of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A protective device for preventing endangered plant seeds from falling, comprising a receiving strip (1) that can be joined end to end to form a ring, wherein the receiving strip (1) is made of rubber, characterized in that: An elastic baffle (2) is fixedly installed on the outer edge of the receiving strip (1). Several elastic posts (3) are fixedly installed on the upper end of the receiving strip (1). A connecting strip (11) is fixedly installed on one end of the receiving strip (1). A locking post (12) is fixedly installed on the connecting strip (11). A locking groove (13) adapted to the locking post (12) is opened on the other end of the receiving strip (1). The upper edge of the locking groove (13) is chamfered.
2. The endangered plant seed anti-fall protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving strip (1) has several drainage holes (4).
3. The endangered plant seed anti-fall protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple arc-shaped elastic plates (5) are fixedly installed on the inner side of the receiving belt (1), and the upper ends of the multiple arc-shaped elastic plates (5) converge toward the center.
4. The endangered plant seed anti-fall protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The thickness of the receiving strip (1) gradually increases from the elastic baffle (2) to the arc-shaped elastic plate (5).
5. The endangered plant seed anti-fall protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjacent arc-shaped elastic plates (5) are staggered on the receiving strip (1), and their edges overlap each other.
6. The endangered plant seed anti-fall protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper ends of several of the elastic columns (3) are rounded, and the height of the elastic column (3) and the height of the upper end of the elastic baffle (2) from the upper end of the receiving strip (1) are both 10 centimeters.