A garden greening plant branch opening fixing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of garden greening green plant branch opening fixing devices, belong to the technical field of garden greening.The device includes fixed sleeve and annular array's tension support mechanism, fixed sleeve is made of two half-arc-shaped collet, fixed on branch by hinge and buckle, with elastic antiskid protection pad in inside;Tension support mechanism contains guide bush, guide rod and limiting mechanism, guide bush is equipped with guide slot and limiting hole, guide rod is equipped with guide strip and hook (with silica gel sleeve), and limiting mechanism is embedded into limiting hole by spring driving limiting head to realize limiting.Working, fixed sleeve is fixed first, then press limiting head to adjust guide rod length, and hook is hung up to support object to guide branch growth.The device is convenient to install, and adjustment is flexible, can protect branch and be fixed firmly, suitable for the branch opening fixing of various garden greening green plants, solve the deficiency of existing device, improve the efficiency and effect of garden greening maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of landscaping technology, specifically to a plant branching and fixing device for positioning and guiding the growth direction of landscaping plants. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of landscaping maintenance and shaping, the growth direction of plant branches directly affects the overall aesthetics, ventilation and light penetration, and overall health of the plant. To prevent branches from growing haphazardly and to ensure a neat plant shape, it is usually necessary to prune and fix the branches, guiding them to grow in a predetermined direction.

[0003] Currently, there are two main methods for fixing branches of green plants commonly used in landscaping: one is to use ropes for binding and bamboo poles for support. This method is cumbersome to operate, the ropes are prone to loosening due to plant growth or external wind, and the direct contact between the ropes and branches can easily cause injury. The bamboo poles also have poor flexibility in adjusting the angle and height, making it unable to adapt to changes in the position of the branches during growth. The other method is to use an integrated fixing bracket. These brackets are mostly rigid structures that need to be installed as a whole or welded during installation. They cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the thickness of the branches, and the contact area between the bracket and the branches lacks a protective structure, which can easily scratch the bark of the branches. In addition, the support length and angle of the bracket are fixed, making it difficult to adjust them according to the growth needs of the branches, resulting in low practicality.

[0004] Furthermore, some existing adjustable fixing devices suffer from poorly designed limiting mechanisms, resulting in issues such as jamming during adjustment and insecure positioning. Additionally, the supporting components are made of materials with insufficient strength, making them prone to deformation or breakage over long-term use, thus failing to meet the long-term fixing requirements of landscaping. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a convenient, flexibly adjustable, and securely fixed plant branch fixing device to address the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of existing garden greening plant branch fixing devices, such as cumbersome installation, inconvenient adjustment, easy damage to branches and trunks, and unstable fixing, and to provide a garden greening plant branch fixing device that is easy to install, has flexible adjustable support length and angle, can effectively protect branches and trunks, and has strong fixing stability.

[0006] The utility model of the garden greening plant branch fixing device includes a fixing sleeve for fixing to the branch. The fixing sleeve is composed of two semi-arc clips. One end of the two semi-arc clips is connected by a hinge, and the other end is fixed by a buckle structure. Several tensioning support mechanisms are installed in a ring array around the outer periphery of the fixing sleeve to support and fix the branch from different directions.

[0007] The tensioning support mechanism includes a guide sleeve mounted on a fixed sleeve. A pair of guide grooves are formed on the inner wall of the guide sleeve, and several limiting holes are arrayed along its length. A guide rod is slidably connected inside the guide sleeve, and a guide bar matching the guide groove is fixed on the guide rod. The guide bar can slide along the guide groove to prevent the guide rod from rotating inside the guide sleeve. A limiting mechanism is provided at the tail end of the guide rod. The limiting mechanism includes a limiting slide cavity formed on the guide rod, and a limiting slider that can slide along the slide cavity is provided inside the limiting slide cavity. A limiting head extending out of the guide rod is fixed on the outer wall of the limiting slider, and a spring is provided in the limiting slide cavity on the other side wall of the limiting slider. The spring is a cylindrical helical compression spring made of 304 stainless steel. Both ends of the spring are tightly abutted against the side wall of the limiting slider and the inner wall of the limiting slide cavity, respectively. When the spring is in its natural state, part of the limiting head extends out of the guide rod and can be embedded in the limiting hole of the guide sleeve, achieving relative fixation between the guide rod and the guide sleeve.

[0008] The inner walls of the two semi-circular clips of the fixing sleeve are fixedly connected with anti-slip protective pads. The anti-slip protective pads are made of elastic rubber, and the side wall of the anti-slip protective pad away from the semi-circular clip has several parallel anti-slip grooves. This not only increases the friction between the fixing sleeve and the branch, preventing the fixing sleeve from sliding, but also buffers the pressure of the fixing sleeve on the branch, preventing damage to the branch bark. In the two semi-circular clips of the fixing sleeve, one of the semi-circular clips away from the hinge end is fixed with a hook, and the other semi-circular clip end has a groove that matches the hook. The inner wall of the groove is also provided with an elastic pin to prevent the hook from falling off, ensuring that the fixing sleeve is stably fixed to the branch after being fastened.

[0009] A hook is fixedly connected to the free end of the guide rod away from the limiting mechanism. The outer wall of the hook is fitted with a wear-resistant silicone sleeve. The hook is used to connect to external supports (such as brackets, other stable branches, etc.). The wear-resistant silicone sleeve can prevent scratches when the hook comes into contact with the support or branches. The limiting head of the limiting mechanism has a hemispherical structure at the end away from the limiting slider. The outer surface of the limiting head is coated with a smooth wear-resistant coating made of polytetrafluoroethylene material to reduce friction between the limiting head and the limiting hole of the guide sleeve and facilitate the entry and exit of the limiting head in the limiting hole during adjustment. The guide sleeve of the tensioning support mechanism is made of high-strength engineering plastic material, specifically polypropylene (PP) or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS). The outer wall of the guide sleeve is also integrally formed with several reinforcing ridges set along the length of the guide sleeve to enhance the structural strength of the guide sleeve and prevent the guide sleeve from deforming under long-term stress.

[0010] (III) Working Principle

[0011] Installation process of the fixing sleeve: First, open the buckle structure of the two semi-circular clips of the fixing sleeve (press the elastic pin in the slot to separate the hook from the slot), and attach the two semi-circular clips to the outside of the branches of the green plants that need to be fixed. Adjust the height and circumferential position of the fixing sleeve on the branch to ensure that the tensioning support mechanism corresponds to the direction of the branch that needs to be guided; then close the two semi-circular clips, insert the hook into the slot, and the elastic pin will automatically reset and lock the hook, completing the fixing of the fixing sleeve to the branch. At this time, the anti-slip protective pad on the inside of the fixing sleeve is in close contact with the branch, and the anti-slip texture increases the friction to prevent the fixing sleeve from sliding. At the same time, the elastic rubber material buffers the fixing pressure and protects the bark of the branch.

[0012] Adjustment process of tensioning support mechanism: According to the required length and direction of the branch, adjust the extension length of the guide rod in the guide sleeve: First, press the limiting head of the limiting mechanism. After the limiting head is under pressure, it pushes the limiting slider to slide along the limiting cavity, while compressing the spring (the spring changes from its natural state to a compressed state) until the limiting head completely exits the limiting hole of the guide sleeve; at this time, push or pull the guide rod along the length direction of the guide sleeve. The guide bar on the guide rod slides along the guide groove on the inner side wall of the guide sleeve, ensuring that the guide rod only moves axially and does not rotate, ensuring the stability of the hook direction; when the guide rod extends to the required length, release the limiting head. Under the action of the elastic restoring force, the spring pushes the limiting slider to reset, and the limiting head re-extends the guide rod and embeds into the corresponding limiting hole of the guide sleeve, realizing the relative fixation of the guide rod and the guide sleeve, and completing the adjustment of the support length.

[0013] Branch fixing process: Attach the hook at the free end of the guide rod to a pre-set external support (such as a fixed bracket, adjacent stable branches, etc.). The wear-resistant silicone sleeve on the outside of the hook prevents scratches when the hook comes into contact with the support or branch. Adjust the extension length of the guide rod and the hook attachment position of different tensioning support mechanisms according to the required branch opening angle. Multiple ring array tensioning support mechanisms apply tension or support force to the branch from different directions, guiding the branch to grow in the preset direction. If the fixing position or angle needs to be adjusted later during branch growth, the above tensioning support mechanism adjustment process can be repeated. Press the limit head again to adjust the guide rod length, or open the fixing sleeve buckle to adjust the fixing sleeve position. The operation is convenient.

[0014] Beneficial effects

[0015] High ease of installation: The fixing sleeve adopts a hinge connection and buckle limit structure, which can be opened and closed quickly without complicated tools. It can adapt to branches of different thicknesses, and the installation and disassembly process is simple and efficient, reducing the labor intensity of landscaping operations.

[0016] Highly flexible adjustment: The tensioning support mechanism, through the sliding cooperation between the guide rod and the guide sleeve, combined with the elastic limiting mechanism, can flexibly adjust the extension length of the guide rod to adapt to the fixing needs of different growth stages of branches. In addition, the cooperation between the guide rod and the guide groove prevents the guide rod from rotating, ensuring the stability of the hook direction and meeting the needs of different branch opening angles.

[0017] Excellent protection for branches and trunks: The elastic rubber anti-slip protective pad on the inside of the fixing sleeve and the wear-resistant silicone sleeve on the outside of the hook can effectively buffer the contact pressure between the device and the branches and supports, avoid scratching or chafing the bark of the branches and trunks, and protect the healthy growth of green plants.

[0018] High stability: The elastic pins of the snap-fit ​​structure prevent the fixing sleeve from falling off, and the spring of the limiting mechanism pushes the limiting head into the limiting hole to ensure that the guide rod and the guide sleeve are stably fixed and not easily loosened by wind or the growth force of branches; the high-strength engineering plastic material and reinforced ridge design of the guide sleeve enhance the structural strength, avoid deformation after long-term use, and extend the service life of the device.

[0019] High versatility: The ring array tensioning support mechanism can fix branches from multiple directions, and is suitable for fixing branches of various landscaping plants such as trees and shrubs. The guide sleeve material is optional (PP or ABS), and the appropriate strength of the components can be selected according to different usage environments, making it widely applicable. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the guide sleeve structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rod structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the guide rod structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in this utility model;

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1-Fixed sleeve, 2-Tightening support mechanism, 21-Guide sleeve, 22-Guide groove, 23-Limiting hole, 24-Guide rod, 241-Hook, 25-Guide strip, 26-Limiting mechanism, 261-Limiting slide cavity, 262-Limiting slider, 263-Limiting head, 264-Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] like Figure 1-6 As shown;

[0031] A device for fixing the branches of green plants in landscaping.

[0032] This implementation plan addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art, as disclosed in the background section above: "Currently, there are two main methods for fixing branches of green plants commonly used in landscaping: one is to use rope binding combined with bamboo pole support. This method is cumbersome to operate, the ropes are prone to loosening due to plant growth or external wind force, and the direct contact between the ropes and branches can easily cause injury to the branches. The bamboo pole support angle and height adjustment is inflexible and cannot adapt to changes in the position of the branches during growth. The other method is to use an integrated fixing bracket. These brackets are mostly rigid structures, requiring overall installation or welding. They cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the thickness of the branches, and the contact area between the bracket and the branches lacks a protective structure, easily scratching the bark of the branches. At the same time, the support length and angle of the bracket are fixed, making it difficult to adjust according to the growth needs of the branches, resulting in low practicality."

[0033] Furthermore, in some existing adjustable fixing devices, the limiting mechanism is poorly designed, resulting in problems such as jamming during adjustment and unstable limiting. Moreover, the supporting components are made of materials with insufficient strength, which are prone to deformation or breakage after long-term use, and cannot meet the long-term fixing needs in landscaping. In terms of practical use, this problem is obviously a real and difficult problem to solve. Therefore, in order to solve this technical problem, a fixing device for branching green plants in landscaping is provided.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] like Figure 1-6 As shown in the figure;

[0036] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0037] (I) Component preparation and selection

[0038] Fixed sleeve 1: The two semi-circular sleeves are made of ABS engineering plastic (3mm thick), and the hinges are made of stainless steel (model 304) to ensure flexible rotation and corrosion resistance; in the buckle structure, the hook is made of ABS one-piece molding (15mm long), and the elastic pin on the inside of the slot is made of nitrile rubber (5mm in diameter) to withstand a pulling force of 50N without falling off; the anti-slip protective pad is made of elastic rubber (5mm thick), with an anti-slip texture depth of 1mm and a spacing of 3mm to increase friction with the branches.

[0039] Tensioning support mechanism 2: The guide sleeve 21 is made of PP material (length 100mm, inner diameter 20mm), the guide groove 22 is 3mm deep and 3mm wide, and is symmetrically opened along the inner side wall of the guide sleeve 21; the limiting hole 23 is 6mm in diameter, and is opened every 10mm along the length of the guide sleeve 21, for a total of 8 holes; the guide rod 24 is made of PP material (diameter 18mm, length 120mm), the guide strip 25 is integrally molded from PP (height 3mm, width 3mm), and is clearance-fitted with the guide groove 22 (gap 0.1mm); the hook 241 is integrally molded from ABS (opening width 20mm), and the wear-resistant silicone sleeve is 2mm thick, which fits tightly against the outer side wall of the hook 241 after being fitted.

[0040] Limiting mechanism 26: Limiting cavity 261 is opened at the tail end of guide rod 24 (depth 15mm, diameter 10mm); limiting slider 262 is made of nylon (diameter 9.8mm, length 10mm) and is clearance-fitted with limiting cavity 261; limiting head 263 is made of nylon (diameter 6mm, length 8mm), with a hemispherical end radius of 3mm and an outer surface coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (thickness 0.1mm); spring 264 is a 304 stainless steel cylindrical helical compression spring (wire diameter 1mm, outer diameter 8mm, free length 12mm), with a spring force of 10N in its natural state, ensuring that limiting head 263 can be stably embedded in limiting hole 23.

[0041] (II) Assembly of the device

[0042] The anti-slip protective pads are adhered to the inner walls of the two semi-circular clips of the fixing sleeve 1 using epoxy resin adhesive, ensuring a firm and bubble-free adhesion.

[0043] The hinge is fixed to one end of the two semi-circular sleeves of the fixing sleeve 1 with M3 stainless steel screws, ensuring that the two sleeves can rotate flexibly around the hinge; the hook is fixed to the other end of one of the semi-circular sleeves by ultrasonic welding, and the elastic pin is inserted into the slot at the end of the other semi-circular sleeve to complete the assembly of the fixing sleeve 1.

[0044] The guide bar 25 is fixed to the outer wall of the guide rod 24 by ultrasonic welding, ensuring that the guide bar 25 and the guide rod 24 are coaxial; the spring 264 is placed into the limiting slide cavity 261 at the tail end of the guide rod 24, and then the limiting slider 262 is embedded into the limiting slide cavity 261, so that the two ends of the spring 264 are in close contact with the side wall of the limiting slider 262 and the inner wall of the limiting slide cavity 261, respectively; the limiting head 263 is fixed to the outer wall of the limiting slider 262 with epoxy resin, ensuring that the limiting head 263 can extend out of the guide rod 24, thus completing the assembly of the guide rod 24 and the limiting mechanism 26.

[0045] Insert the assembled guide rod 24 (with limiting mechanism 26) into one end of the guide sleeve 21, so that the guide bar 25 is embedded in the guide groove 22 of the guide sleeve 21, ensuring that the guide rod 24 can slide along the guide sleeve 21, and the limiting head 263 of the limiting mechanism 26 can be embedded in the limiting hole 23 of the guide sleeve 21; fix the guide sleeve 21 to the outer periphery of the fixing sleeve 1 with M4 stainless steel screws, in a ring array (3 in this embodiment, with an included angle of 120°), to complete the assembly of the entire device.

[0046] (III) Practical Use and Operation

[0047] Taking the fixing of tree branches in landscaping as an example, the specific operation steps are as follows:

[0048] Select the tree branch (50-100mm in diameter) that needs to be secured, clean the debris from the surface of the branch, and ensure that the anti-slip protective pad fits snugly.

[0049] Press the elastic pin in the slot of the fixing sleeve 1 to separate the hook from the slot, open the two semi-circular clips, put the fixing sleeve 1 on the branch, adjust the height of the fixing sleeve 1 (100mm from the branch fork), and ensure that the three tensioning support mechanisms 2 correspond to the three branches that need to be guided.

[0050] Close the two semi-circular sleeves, insert the hook into the slot, and the elastic pin will automatically reset and lock the hook. At this time, the anti-slip protective pad will fit tightly against the branch without any obvious loosening.

[0051] For one branch, according to the required guiding length (e.g., extending 50mm beyond the branch), press the limiting head 263 of the tensioning support mechanism 2 in that direction. The limiting head 263 compresses the spring 264 and exits the limiting hole 23 of the guide sleeve 21. Pull the guide rod 24 along the length direction of the guide sleeve 21. The guide bar 25 slides along the guide groove 22. When the guide rod 24 extends 50mm beyond the guide sleeve 21, release the limiting head 263. The spring 264 resets and pushes the limiting head 263 into the corresponding limiting hole 23 of the guide sleeve 21, fixing the length of the guide rod 24.

[0052] Hang the hook 241 at the free end of the guide rod 24 on the preset stainless steel support bracket (the height of the bracket matches the direction of branch guidance), ensuring that the hook 241 is firmly attached and the silicone sleeve fits the surface of the bracket.

[0053] Repeat steps 4-5, adjust the length of the guide rods 24 of the other two tensioning support mechanisms 2 and the hook position of the hooks 241, so that the three branches extend in the preset direction (such as horizontally to both sides, or diagonally upward at 45°) to complete the branch fixing.

[0054] During subsequent maintenance, if the growth of branches requires adjustment of the fixed position, the guide rod 24 can be adjusted by pressing the limiting head 263 again, or the height of the fixed sleeve 1 can be adjusted by opening the buckle of the fixed sleeve 1. The operation is convenient and does not require disassembling the entire device.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for fixing branches of landscaping plants, comprising a fixing sleeve (1) fixed to the branch, characterized in that: The fixing sleeve (1) consists of two semi-circular sleeves, with one end of the two semi-circular sleeves connected by a hinge and the other end snapped for positioning. A plurality of tensioning support mechanisms (2) are installed in a ring array around the outer periphery of the fixing sleeve (1). Each tensioning support mechanism (2) includes a guide sleeve (21) installed on the fixing sleeve (1). A pair of guide grooves (22) are provided on the inner sidewall of the guide sleeve (21). A plurality of limiting holes (23) are arranged in an array on the guide sleeve (21). A guide rod (24) is slidably connected inside the guide sleeve (21). (24) is fixed with a guide bar (25) that matches the guide groove (22). The tail end of the guide rod (24) is provided with a limiting mechanism (26). The limiting mechanism (26) includes a limiting slide cavity (261) opened on the guide rod (24). A limiting slider (262) is provided inside the limiting slide cavity (261). A limiting head (263) extending out of the guide rod (24) is fixed on the outer wall of the limiting slider (262). A spring (264) is provided inside the limiting slide cavity (261) on the other side wall of the limiting slider (262).

2. The garden greening plant branch fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the two semi-circular jackets of the fixed sleeve (1) are fixedly connected with anti-slip protective pads. The anti-slip protective pads are made of elastic rubber material, and the side wall of the anti-slip protective pad away from the semi-circular jacket has several parallel anti-slip patterns.

3. The garden greening plant branch fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the two semi-arc sleeves of the fixed sleeve (1), one of the semi-arc sleeves away from the hinge end is fixed with a hook, and the other semi-arc sleeve end is provided with a groove that matches the hook, and the inner side wall of the groove is also provided with an elastic pin to prevent the hook from falling off.

4. The garden greening plant branch fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rod (24) is fixedly connected to a hook (241) at its free end away from the limiting mechanism (26), and the outer wall of the hook (241) is fitted with a wear-resistant silicone sleeve.

5. The garden greening plant branch fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting head (263) of the limiting mechanism (26) has a hemispherical structure at the end away from the limiting slider (262), and the outer surface of the limiting head (263) is coated with a smooth and wear-resistant coating made of polytetrafluoroethylene material.

6. The garden greening plant branch fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide sleeve (21) of the tensioning support mechanism (2) is made of high-strength engineering plastic material, specifically polypropylene (PP) or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), and the outer wall of the guide sleeve (21) is integrally formed with several reinforcing ridges arranged along the length direction of the guide sleeve (21).

7. The garden greening plant branch fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring (264) of the limiting mechanism (26) is a cylindrical helical compression spring. The spring (264) is made of 304 stainless steel. Both ends of the spring (264) are in close contact with the side wall of the limiting slider (262) and the inner wall of the limiting slide cavity (261), respectively. When the spring (264) is in its natural state, part of the structure of the limiting head (263) extends out of the guide rod (24) and can be embedded in the limiting hole (23) of the guide sleeve (21).

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