A picking apparatus for fruit picking

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of picking equipment for fruit picking, it is related to the technical field of picking tomato, including mobile storage mechanism and picking mechanism, picking mechanism includes holding handle, and the top of holding handle is provided with upper connecting shell, and the bottom surface of upper connecting shell is attached with the top surface of holding handle, and the lower part one side of upper connecting shell is fixedly connected with pin shaft, and upper connecting shell is rotatably connected with the upper part one side of holding handle by pin shaft;The other side of holding handle is fixedly installed with collection cup, and the top of collection cup is provided with opening;Limiting component for connecting and fixing upper connecting shell is installed on holding handle;Shearing component is installed on upper connecting shell;The utility model designs picking mechanism and mobile storage mechanism, picking personnel can carry picking mechanism and operate flexibly in picking area, and the top opening of the collection cup fixed on the other side of holding handle is located directly below fixed blade and moving blade, and tomato fruit stem can fall directly into collection cup under the action of gravity after being sheared.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tomato harvesting, and in particular to a harvesting device for fruit harvesting. Background Technology

[0002] Tomatoes are fleshy, juicy berries produced by annual or perennial herbaceous plants of the Solanaceae family. They are often red or yellow in color and can be eaten raw or cooked. They are a common vegetable and fruit in our daily diet.

[0003] In traditional tomato harvesting techniques, the stem at the top of the tomato is usually pinched off manually or cut off with sharp tools such as scissors. The harvester then holds the tomato with their other hand to prevent it from falling to the ground. After harvesting a tomato, it usually needs to be placed in a collection box or bucket at a fixed storage point. This requires the harvester to move frequently, reducing harvesting efficiency and consuming a lot of manpower. Furthermore, when the collection box or bucket is full of fruit (a single bucket can weigh 15-25 kg), the harvester needs to manually carry it to the transport vehicle. For large-scale planting bases, the distance of a single transport may exceed several meters. Long-term, high-frequency heavy physical labor can easily lead to occupational injuries such as lumbar muscle strain and arm pain for the harvester. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a harvesting device for fruit picking to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a harvesting device for fruit picking.

[0005] This utility model provides a fruit picking device, including a mobile storage mechanism and a picking mechanism. The picking mechanism includes a handle, and an upper connecting shell is provided on the top of the handle. The bottom surface of the upper connecting shell is in contact with the top surface of the handle. A pin is fixedly connected to the lower side of the upper connecting shell, and the upper connecting shell is rotatably connected to the upper side of the handle through the pin. A collection cup is fixedly installed on the other side of the grip, and the top of the collection cup is open. The grip is equipped with a limiting component for connecting and fixing the upper connecting shell thereto; A shearing component is installed on the upper connecting shell.

[0006] Preferably, the mobile storage mechanism includes a supporting horizontal plate, a plurality of annular barriers are fixedly connected to the top of the supporting horizontal plate, a collection bucket is provided on the inner side of each annular barrier, the collection bucket is placed on the top of the supporting horizontal plate, four wheels are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the supporting horizontal plate, a push rod is fixedly installed on one side of the supporting horizontal plate, a fixing rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the push rod, a support plate is fixedly connected to one end of the fixing rod, and a plurality of vertical insert rods are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the grip has a plurality of insertion holes that correspond one-to-one with and are adapted to the vertical insertion rod, and the top of the vertical insertion rod is inserted into the corresponding insertion hole.

[0008] Preferably, the limiting component includes a horizontal slide bar, which is laterally slidably connected to the grip. A mounting groove coaxially arranged with the horizontal slide bar is formed on the side wall of the grip. A first spring is sleeved on the outer side of the horizontal slide bar. One end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove, and the other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the pressing handle. A pressing handle is fixedly connected to one end of the horizontal slide bar, and a connecting side plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the horizontal slide bar. A horizontal insertion rod is fixedly connected to one side of the upper part of the connecting side plate. An insertion groove corresponding to and adapted to the horizontal insertion rod is formed on the side wall of the grip, and the horizontal insertion rod is inserted into the insertion groove.

[0009] Preferably, the shearing component includes a horizontal connecting strip, one end of which is fixedly connected to the side wall of the upper connecting shell, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a fixed blade. A sliding rod is slidably connected inside the upper connecting shell, one end of which is fixedly connected to a pressing strip, and the other end of which extends out of the upper connecting shell and is fixedly connected to a moving blade. The blades of the moving blade and the fixed blade are directly opposite each other. A movable slot is provided on the upper connecting shell, and the pressing strip is slidably disposed in the movable slot, with its bottom end extending out of the movable slot. A second spring is fixedly connected to one side of the pressing strip, and one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the shell wall of the upper connecting shell.

[0010] Compared with related technologies, the fruit-picking device provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. This utility model integrates a harvesting mechanism with a mobile storage mechanism. Harvesters can carry the harvesting mechanism to work flexibly in the harvesting area. The top opening of the collection cup, which is fixed on the other side of the handle, is located directly below the fixed and moving blades. After the tomato stems are cut, they can fall directly into the collection cup under the action of gravity, realizing the integration of harvesting and temporary collection. This reduces the frequency of harvesters traveling between the harvesting point and the collection bucket at the fixed storage point. The collection cup can temporarily store multiple fruits without the need for personnel to hold the tomato fruits by hand. Once the collection cup is full, the harvesting mechanism can be moved to the collection bucket of the mobile storage mechanism, and the connecting shell can be flipped over to pour the fruits into the collection bucket.

[0011] 2. The handle facilitates prolonged hand operation by harvesters. The upper connecting shell at the top is rotatably connected to the handle via a pin, allowing the upper connecting shell to rotate. The limiting component enables quick fixing and unlocking of the upper connecting shell. When the handle is pressed, the horizontal slide bar slides laterally along the handle, causing the connecting side plate and the horizontal insertion rod to move synchronously, disengaging the horizontal insertion rod from the insertion slot. At this point, the upper connecting shell can be flipped over. After releasing the handle, the first spring in the mounting slot releases its elastic potential energy, pushing the horizontal slide bar back to its original position, allowing the horizontal insertion rod to re-insert into the insertion slot, thus fixing the upper connecting shell. The operation is simple and efficient, requiring no additional tools.

[0012] 3. The shearing component on the upper connecting shell cuts the tomato stem. The fixed blade, which is fixed by the horizontal connecting strip, and the moving blade, which is connected to the sliding rod, face each other. When picking, the tomato stem is placed between the two, and the pressing strip in the movable slot is pressed. This moves the sliding rod and the moving blade closer to the fixed blade, quickly cutting the stem. The second spring on one side of the pressing strip can automatically reset the moving blade after the pressing strip is released, which facilitates continuous picking and improves picking efficiency.

[0013] 4. The support plate provides a stable platform for placing the collection bin. The ring-shaped enclosure is set against the outside of the collection bin to limit its movement laterally and effectively prevent the collection bin from sliding and falling laterally off the support plate due to shaking caused by equipment movement.

[0014] 5. Four symmetrically mounted wheels at the bottom of the support plate, along with a push rod fixed on one side, allow pickers to easily move the entire equipment to different picking areas. This eliminates the need for frequent manual handling of collection buckets filled with fruit, significantly reducing the labor intensity of pickers and thus lowering the risk of occupational injuries such as lumbar muscle strain and arm pain caused by handling.

[0015] 6. The support plate connected to the side wall of the push rod by the fixing rod has several vertical insertion rods on its top that can be inserted one by one into the insertion holes at the bottom of the handle in the picking mechanism. This can stably fix the picking mechanism in the idle state on the mobile storage mechanism, avoid the loss caused by random placement of the picking mechanism, realize the integrated storage of equipment parts, and improve the cleanliness of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the fruit-picking equipment provided by this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ring-shaped enclosure in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the harvesting mechanism in this utility model; Figure 4 This is another perspective view of the harvesting mechanism in this utility model; Figure 5This is a cross-sectional view of the harvesting mechanism in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting component in this utility model; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the handle in this utility model.

[0017] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Mobile storage mechanism; 101. Supporting horizontal plate; 102. Circular enclosure; 103. Walking wheel; 104. Collection bucket; 105. Push rod; 106. Fixing rod; 107. Support plate; 108. Vertical insertion rod; 2. Harvesting mechanism; 201. Handle; 2011. Insertion hole; 202. Collection cup; 203. Upper connecting shell; 204. Pin; 205. Limiting component; 206. 1. Horizontal slide bar; 2052. Press handle; 2053. Connecting side plate; 2054. Horizontal insert rod; 2055. First spring; 2056. Insertion slot; 2057. Mounting slot; 206. Shearing component; 2061. Horizontal connecting bar; 2062. Fixed blade; 2063. Moving blade; 2064. Sliding rod; 2065. Press bar; 2066. Second spring; 2067. Movable slot. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Example 1 Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 5 A fruit-harvesting device includes a mobile storage mechanism 1 and a harvesting mechanism 2. The harvesting mechanism 2 includes a handle 201, an upper connecting shell 203 on the top of the handle 201, the bottom surface of the upper connecting shell 203 being in contact with the top surface of the handle 201, a pin 204 fixedly connected to the lower side of the upper connecting shell 203, and the upper connecting shell 203 being rotatably connected to the upper side of the handle 201 via the pin 204; a collection cup 202 is fixedly installed on the other side of the handle 201, the top of the collection cup 202 being open; a limiting component 205 is installed on the handle 201 for connecting and fixing the upper connecting shell 203 thereto; and a shearing component 206 is installed on the upper connecting shell 203.

[0020] In the above, the combination of the mobile storage mechanism 1 and the picking mechanism 2 realizes the collaborative operation of picking, temporary collection and centralized storage. The handle 201 is convenient for pickers to operate by hand and provides stable grip support for the entire picking mechanism 2. The top-opening collection cup 202 can directly catch the tomatoes that fall after being cut, eliminating the step of pickers holding the fruit by hand. The limiting component 205 can stably fix the upper connecting shell 203 on the handle 201 to ensure the stability of the position of the cutting component 206 during picking. The cutting component 206 is specifically used to quickly cut the tomato stem, replacing the traditional method of manually pinching or using scissors alone, improving cutting efficiency and convenience.

[0021] Furthermore, the mobile storage mechanism 1 includes a supporting horizontal plate 101. Several annular barriers 102 are fixedly connected to the top of the supporting horizontal plate 101. Collection buckets 104 are provided on the inner side of each annular barrier 102. The collection buckets 104 are placed on the top of the supporting horizontal plate 101. Four walking wheels 103 are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the supporting horizontal plate 101. A push rod 105 is fixedly installed on one side of the supporting horizontal plate 101. A fixing rod 106 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the push rod 105. A support plate 107 is fixedly connected to one end of the fixing rod 106. Several vertical insertion rods 108 are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 107.

[0022] In the above, the supporting horizontal plate 101 serves as the core load-bearing structure, providing a stable placement platform for the collection bucket 104. The annular enclosure 102 fits tightly against the outside of the collection bucket 104, effectively limiting the lateral displacement of the collection bucket 104 and preventing it from slipping off the supporting horizontal plate 101 due to shaking during equipment movement. The four symmetrically installed wheels 103 significantly reduce the equipment's movement resistance. With the push rod 105, harvesters can easily push the entire mobile storage mechanism 1 to move within the planting area, eliminating the need for frequent handling of the collection bucket 104 filled with fruit, thus significantly reducing labor intensity. The fixing rod 106 connects the push rod 105 to the tray 107, keeping the tray 107 in a stable position. The vertical insertion rod 108 at the top of the tray 107 provides a fixed support point for the harvesting mechanism 2 when idle, achieving integrated storage of the harvesting mechanism 2 and the mobile storage mechanism 1.

[0023] Furthermore, the bottom of the grip 201 has several insertion holes 2011 that correspond one-to-one with and are adapted to the vertical insertion rod 108, and the top of the vertical insertion rod 108 is inserted into the corresponding insertion hole 2011.

[0024] In the above, the insertion hole 2011 at the bottom of the grip 201 corresponds one-to-one with the vertical insertion rod 108 on the tray 107 and the size is suitable. After the vertical insertion rod 108 is inserted into the insertion hole 2011, it can limit the grip 201 laterally, which facilitates the placement of the picking mechanism 2 and also facilitates the removal of the picking mechanism 2.

[0025] Example 2 For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 7 Based on Embodiment 1, the limiting component 205 includes a horizontal slide bar 2051, which is laterally slidably connected to the grip handle 201. The side wall of the grip handle 201 has an installation groove 2057 coaxially arranged with the horizontal slide bar 2051. A first spring 2055 is sleeved on the outer side of the horizontal slide bar 2051. One end of the first spring 2055 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the installation groove 2057, and the other end of the first spring 2055 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the pressing handle 2052. One end of the horizontal slide bar 2051 is fixedly connected to the pressing handle 2052, and the other end of the horizontal slide bar 2051 is fixedly connected to a connecting side plate 2053. A horizontal insertion rod 2054 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting side plate 2053. An insertion groove 2056 corresponding to and adapted to the horizontal insertion rod 2054 is opened on the side wall of the grip handle 201, and the horizontal insertion rod 2054 is inserted into the insertion groove 2056.

[0026] In the above, the horizontal slide bar 2051 passes through the handle 201 and can slide laterally, providing guidance for the movement of the connecting side plate 2053 and the horizontal insertion bar 2054. The pressing handle 2052 serves as the operating end, allowing the harvester to quickly apply force with their fingers to move the horizontal slide bar 2051 synchronously. The connecting side plate 2053 transmits the linear movement of the horizontal slide bar 2051 to the horizontal insertion bar 2054, enabling the horizontal insertion bar 2054 to accurately insert into or disengage from the insertion slot 2056 on the handle 201, thereby fixing or unlocking the upper connecting shell 203. The mounting slot 2057 provides a space for the first spring 2055. The elastic force of the first spring 2055 can automatically push the horizontal slide bar 2051, the connecting side plate 2053, and the horizontal insertion bar 2054 to reset after the pressing handle 2052 is released, without the need for manual adjustment. The operation is simple and efficient and requires no additional tools, meeting the need for quickly switching between the harvesting state and the fruit-falling state during the harvesting process.

[0027] Furthermore, the shearing component 206 includes a horizontal connecting strip 2061, one end of which is fixedly connected to the side wall of the upper connecting shell 203, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a fixed blade 2062. A sliding rod 2064 is slidably connected inside the upper connecting shell 203, one end of which is fixedly connected to a pressing strip 2065, and the other end of which extends out of the upper connecting shell 203 and is fixedly connected to a moving blade 2063. The blades of the blade 2063 and the fixed blade 2062 are positioned opposite each other. The upper connecting shell 203 has a movable slot 2067. The pressing strip 2065 is slidably disposed in the movable slot 2067, and the bottom end of the pressing strip 2065 extends out of the movable slot 2067. A second spring 2066 is fixedly connected to one side of the pressing strip 2065. One end of the second spring 2066 is fixedly connected to the shell wall of the upper connecting shell 203. The fixed blade 2062 and the movable blade 2063 are compatible.

[0028] In the above description, the components of the shearing unit 206 work together to achieve efficient and continuous shearing of tomato stems: the horizontal connecting strip 2061 stably fixes the fixed blade 2062 to the side wall of the upper connecting shell 203, ensuring that the position of the fixed blade 2062 remains unchanged during the shearing process, providing a stable shearing reference for the moving blade 2063. The moving blade 2063 and the fixed blade 2062 have their blades facing each other, which can accurately bite and cut the stem, avoiding stem residue or fruit damage. The sliding rod 2064 slides inside the upper connecting shell 203, providing guidance for the movement of the moving blade 2063, ensuring that the moving blade 2063 always moves along a straight line. As the fixed blade 2062 approaches, the pressing strip 2065 extends out of the movable slot 2067, facilitating pressing operation by the harvester's fingers. The movable slot 2067 restricts the sliding direction of the pressing strip 2065 to prevent it from deviating. The second spring 2066 is compressed when the pressing strip 2065 applies force, and the elastic potential energy is released when the pressing strip 2065 is released, causing the pressing strip 2065, sliding rod 2064 and moving blade 2063 to automatically reset. There is no need to manually pull the moving blade 2063, realizing continuous harvesting operation, greatly improving the harvesting efficiency of individual fruits, and reducing finger fatigue.

[0029] The working principle of the fruit-picking device provided by this utility model is as follows: In use, the harvester moves the entire harvesting equipment by gripping and pushing the push rod 105 to rotate the traveling wheels 103. Once the equipment is moved to the harvesting area, it stops. The harvester then removes the harvesting mechanism 2 from the mobile storage mechanism 1, grasps the handle 201, and moves the harvesting mechanism 2 to a position where the fixed blade 2062 and the movable blade 2063 are positioned at the tomato stem, ensuring the stem above the tomato's calyx is between the fixed blade 2062 and the movable blade 2063, and the collecting cup 202 is positioned below the tomato. The harvester then holds the handle 201 while pressing the pressing bar 2065 with their index finger. The pressing bar 2065 slides within the movable slot 2067, pressing against... The second spring 2066 is compressed, causing the pressing bar 2065 to slide the sliding rod 2064. This, in turn, moves the moving blade 2063 closer to the fixed blade 2062. Through the combined action of the moving blade 2063 and the fixed blade 2062, the tomato stem is cut off, and the tomato falls into the collection cup 202 below under gravity. Multiple tomatoes are harvested using this method and placed into the collection cup 202. Once the collection cup 202 is full, the harvester places the harvesting mechanism 2 at the opening of the collection bucket 104, and while holding the handle 201, presses down with their fingers. Pressing the handle 2052 causes the sliding rod 2051 to slide under pressure. The sliding rod 2051 then moves the connecting side plate 2053, causing the horizontal insertion rod 2054 to move laterally and exit the insertion slot 2056. At this time, the first spring 2055 is compressed. Then, the harvester pulls the upper connecting shell 203 upward with their other hand, causing the upper connecting shell 203 to flip along the pin 204. This moves the fixed blade 2062 and the moving blade 2063 away from the mouth of the collecting cup 202. The harvester then pours the tomatoes from the collecting cup 202 into the collecting bucket 104 through its mouth for collection. The collecting bucket 104 is placed inside the annular enclosure 102, which encloses the collecting bucket 104. This prevents the collection bucket 104 from sliding laterally off the support plate 101 and falling due to lateral movement. After the tomatoes in the collection cup 202 are poured out, the upper connecting shell 203 is rotated back to its original position. Then, the pressure on the pressing handle 2052 is released, releasing the elastic potential energy of the first spring 2055. The first spring 2055 pushes the pressing handle 2052 back to its original position, which in turn drives the connecting side plate 2053 and the horizontal insertion rod 2054 back to their original positions. This allows the horizontal insertion rod 2054 to be reinserted into the insertion slot 2056, thus defining the position of the upper connecting shell 203 for the next harvest. After harvesting, the grip handle 201 is placed on top of the tray 107, and the vertical insertion rod 108 is inserted into the corresponding insertion hole 2011, thereby limiting the position of the grip handle 201.To prevent the handle 201 from moving laterally, the picking mechanism 2 is thus fixedly placed on the mobile storage mechanism 1.

[0030] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A harvesting device for fruit picking, characterized in that, The device includes a mobile storage mechanism (1) and a picking mechanism (2). The picking mechanism (2) includes a handle (201). An upper connecting shell (203) is provided on the top of the handle (201). The bottom surface of the upper connecting shell (203) is in contact with the top surface of the handle (201). A pin (204) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the upper connecting shell (203). The upper connecting shell (203) is rotatably connected to the upper side of the handle (201) through the pin (204). A collection cup (202) is fixedly installed on the other side of the grip (201), and the top of the collection cup (202) is open; The grip (201) is equipped with a limiting component (205) for connecting and fixing the upper connecting shell (203) thereto. A shearing component (206) is installed on the upper connecting shell (203).

2. The fruit-harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile storage mechanism (1) includes a support plate (101), a number of annular barriers (102) are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (101), and a collection bucket (104) is provided on the inner side of each of the annular barriers (102). The collection bucket (104) is placed on the top of the support plate (101). Four wheels (103) are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the support plate (101). A push rod (105) is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate (101). A fixing rod (106) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the push rod (105). A support plate (107) is fixedly connected to one end of the fixing rod (106). A number of vertical insert rods (108) are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (107).

3. A fruit-harvesting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the grip (201) has several insertion holes (2011) that correspond one-to-one with and are adapted to the vertical insertion rod (108), and the top of the vertical insertion rod (108) is inserted into the corresponding insertion hole (2011).

4. A fruit-harvesting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting component (205) includes a horizontal slide rod (2051), which is laterally slidably connected to the grip (201). A mounting groove (2057) coaxially arranged with the horizontal slide rod (2051) is provided on the side wall of the grip (201). A first spring (2055) is sleeved on the outer side of the horizontal slide rod (2051). One end of the first spring (2055) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove (2057), and the other end of the first spring (2055) is connected to the... The side wall of the pressure handle (2052) is fixedly connected. One end of the horizontal slide rod (2051) is fixedly connected to the pressure handle (2052). The other end of the horizontal slide rod (2051) is fixedly connected to the connecting side plate (2053). A horizontal insertion rod (2054) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting side plate (2053). An insertion groove (2056) corresponding to and adapted to the horizontal insertion rod (2054) is opened on the side wall of the grip handle (201). The horizontal insertion rod (2054) is inserted into the insertion groove (2056).

5. A fruit-harvesting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shearing component (206) includes a horizontal connecting strip (2061), one end of which is fixedly connected to the side wall of the upper connecting shell (203), and the other end of which is fixedly connected to a fixed blade (2062). A sliding rod (2064) is slidably connected inside the upper connecting shell (203), one end of which is fixedly connected to a pressing strip (2065), and the other end of which extends out of the upper connecting shell (203) and is fixedly connected to a moving blade (2062). 2063), the blades of the moving blade (2063) and the fixed blade (2062) are arranged opposite each other. The upper connecting shell (203) is provided with a movable slot (2067). The pressing strip (2065) is slidably arranged in the movable slot (2067), and the bottom end of the pressing strip (2065) extends out of the movable slot (2067). A second spring (2066) is fixedly connected to one side of the pressing strip (2065), and one end of the second spring (2066) is fixedly connected to the shell wall of the upper connecting shell (203).

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