Watermelon vine position fixer

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of watermelon vine node fixer, including sleeve, its lower end has the plate-shaped storage part being communicated therewith, the storage part lower end has the plate-shaped feed part being communicated therewith, and feed part left and right ends have support leg.Sleeve upper end has sliding hole, and there is sliding axle in, and sliding axle upper end is connected lifting sliding sleeve, and there is support spring of sleeve sliding axle between lifting sliding sleeve and sleeve, and sliding axle lower end is connected the pressing plate that can extend into feed part in storage part.The strip-shaped discharge port between the two support legs of feed part has inlet, and both sides have inlet, and are communicated with detachable storage box.One end of storage box has inverted U-shaped elastic groove and storage groove, and there is U-shaped baffle in storage groove, and there is support piece in elastic groove, and there is thrust spring between support piece and elastic groove bottom, and support piece is connected with U-shaped baffle.The utility model is used to insert the fast into the earth with the vine press fork, realize fast fixed watermelon vine with the vine press fork, and improve efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of agricultural planting tools technology, and relates to a watermelon vine node fixer. Background Technology

[0002] In modern intensive and large-scale watermelon cultivation systems, scientific plant management has a decisive impact on yield and fruit quality. Watermelons are vine-like plants with rapidly growing stems and long internodes. Under natural conditions, they easily intertwine and spread, not only worsening ventilation and light penetration in the field and increasing the risk of pests and diseases, but also causing great inconvenience to agricultural operations such as pollination, fertilization, and harvesting. Therefore, in watermelon cultivation, field management measures such as pruning, vine training, and vine guidance are commonly used to artificially intervene in the growth direction and spatial layout of the vines, in order to build a reasonable plant structure, optimize light energy utilization efficiency, and promote fruit setting and fruit enlargement.

[0003] Vine pressing is a crucial step in watermelon pruning management. Its core principle is to fix specific nodes of the main or lateral vines to the soil surface. This suppresses apical dominance, promotes lateral branching and female flower differentiation, and induces adventitious roots to form after the nodes contact the soil, enhancing the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients and improving its resistance and overall growth. For a long time, U-shaped metal or plastic forks (commonly known as "vine pressing forks") have been widely used in agricultural production as fixing tools. These tools are typically made of bent metal wire or rigid plastic, forming a "U" shape. When used, they are placed across the vine nodes and pressed firmly into the soil, relying on the gripping force of the fork's two sides to physically restrain the vine.

[0004] However, existing vine pressing forks have significant limitations in practical applications. First, their structure is usually small and lacks a handle, requiring the operator to press them into the soil by hand, which is not only laborious but also prone to causing finger fatigue and even injury during prolonged operation. Second, in hard or dry, compacted soil, vine pressing forks are difficult to insert smoothly and often require the use of auxiliary tools for tapping, which not only reduces work efficiency but may also damage the vines due to improper force. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a watermelon vine node fixer, which is used to quickly insert the vine pressing fork into the soil to quickly fix the watermelon vine using the vine pressing fork, thereby improving efficiency.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a watermelon vine node fixer, including a sleeve. The lower end of the sleeve is provided with a plate-shaped storage part that communicates with it. The lower end of the storage part is provided with a plate-shaped feeding part that communicates with it. Support feet are provided at both the left and right ends of the lower side of the feeding part. A sliding hole is opened at the upper end of the sleeve. A sliding shaft with its upper end extending from the sliding hole is slidably connected inside the sleeve. The upper end of the sliding shaft is connected to a lifting sleeve with its opening facing downward and slidably connected to the sleeve. A support spring for the sliding shaft is provided between the top of the lifting sleeve and the top of the sleeve. The lower end of the sliding shaft is connected to a pressure plate that can extend into the feeding part inside the storage part.

[0007] The lower side of the feeding section has a strip-shaped discharge port between two support legs. Both sides of the feeding section have feeding ports. Both sides of the feeding section can be detachably connected to storage boxes that communicate with the corresponding feeding ports. Each storage box has an inverted U-shaped elastic groove inwardly formed at one end. Each storage box also has an inverted U-shaped storage groove inwardly formed at the outer periphery of the corresponding elastic groove at one end. Each storage groove has a U-shaped baffle that matches its shape and is slidably connected inwardly. Each elastic groove has a support plate that matches its shape and is slidably connected inwardly. Each support plate is provided with a thrust spring between its bottom and the corresponding elastic groove. Each support plate is connected to the corresponding U-shaped baffle.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when using the watermelon vine node fixer provided by this utility model, the operator first fills the storage box with vine-pressing forks, ensuring that each storage slot has vine-pressing forks neatly arranged. Then, the operator holds the lifting sleeve and presses it downwards, causing the sliding shaft to slide downwards within the sleeve, thereby moving the pressure plate downwards. During the downward movement of the pressure plate, the vine-pressing forks stored in the feeding section are pushed by the pressure plate, and the lowest vine-pressing fork is pushed out through the strip-shaped discharge port and pressed into the soil below, thus fixing the watermelon vine node.

[0009] Meanwhile, due to the action of the thrust spring, when a pressing fork is pushed out, the support plate moves outward under the push of the thrust spring, which in turn moves the U-shaped baffle. This allows the next pressing fork to gradually move to the outlet position of the feeding section, ready for the next pressing operation. Furthermore, since storage boxes are installed on both sides of the feeding section, and the pressing forks on both sides are pressed inward by the thrust spring, when one side's pressing fork is used up, the other side's pressing fork automatically replenishes it, ensuring the continuity of the pressing operation. This design achieves automatic replenishment of pressing forks, eliminating the need for frequent manual addition by the operator and greatly improving work efficiency.

[0010] The present invention is further provided that the lifting slide sleeve is covered with an anti-slip rubber sleeve.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a limiting ring with an inner diameter larger than that of the sliding hole is provided inside the sleeve of the sliding shaft.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that each storage box is provided with connecting slide bars on both the upper and lower sides of the opening end of its storage slot, and the feeding part is provided with connecting slide grooves on both the upper and lower sides of the feeding ports on both sides, which are slidably connected to the connecting slide bars.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that one end of each connecting groove is sealed, so that the storage box can only be connected to the feeding part from one side inward.

[0014] The present invention is further characterized in that each storage slot is connected to the corresponding elastic slot by multiple strip grooves arranged along its length direction, and each U-shaped baffle passes through the corresponding strip groove and is connected to the corresponding support piece.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] Firstly, the watermelon vine node fixer provided by this utility model, through its unique structural design, enables automatic replenishment of vine pressing forks and continuous vine pressing operation. This innovative design not only solves the problem of frequent manual addition of traditional vine pressing forks, but also greatly improves work efficiency and reduces the labor intensity of operators.

[0017] Secondly, the fixture uses a combination of components such as sleeves, sliding shafts, lifting sleeves, and support springs to achieve stable raising and lowering of the pressing plate, thereby ensuring that the pressing fork can be accurately and quickly inserted into the soil. This design not only improves the accuracy of pressing the vines but also effectively avoids damage to the vines due to improper force.

[0018] Thirdly, by installing detachable storage boxes on both sides of the feeding section, and incorporating components such as elastic grooves, storage slots, and U-shaped baffles within these boxes, the automatic arrangement and pushing of the crimping forks is achieved. This design allows the retainer to adapt to crimping forks of different specifications and ensures the stability of the forks during storage and pushing. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the state of the storage box after it has been removed from this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a partial sectional view used to show the internal structure of the lifting slide, storage box and storage section;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional view used to show the internal structure of the storage box.

[0023] The components are as follows: 1. Sleeve; 2. Storage section; 3. Feed section; 4. Support leg; 5. Sliding shaft; 6. Limiting ring; 7. Lifting sliding sleeve; 8. Anti-slip rubber sleeve; 9. Support spring; 10. Pressure plate; 11. Strip-shaped discharge port; 12. Feed port; 13. Storage box; 14. Connecting slide bar; 15. Connecting slide groove; 16. Elastic groove; 17. Storage groove; 18. U-shaped baffle; 19. Support plate; 20. Thrust spring; 21. Strip-shaped slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the watermelon vine node fixation device proposed in this utility model. The advantages and features of this utility model will become clearer from the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of this utility model. The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings represent the same or similar parts.

[0025] Example, refer to Figure 1-4 A watermelon vine node fixer includes a sleeve 1. A storage section 2, shaped like a vertical plate and connected to the lower end of the sleeve 1, is provided downwards. A feeding section 3, also shaped like a vertical plate and connected to the lower end of the storage section 2, is provided downwards. A support leg 4 is provided at both ends of the lower side of the feeding section 3, forming an inverted U-shaped space between the support leg 4 and the feeding section 3, facilitating the securing of the watermelon vine. A sliding hole (not shown) is provided at the upper end of the sleeve 1. A sliding shaft 5, with its upper end extending from the sliding hole, is slidably connected inside the sleeve 1. A limiting ring 6, with an inner diameter larger than the sliding hole, is provided around the sliding shaft 5 inside the sleeve 1. A lifting sliding sleeve 7, opening downwards and slidably connected to the sleeve 1, is connected to the upper end of the sliding shaft 5. An anti-slip rubber sleeve 8 is fitted over the lifting sliding sleeve 7 for easy gripping during use. A support spring 9 for an outer sliding shaft 5 is provided between the top of the lifting sleeve 7 and the top of the sleeve 1. The lower end of the sliding shaft 5 is connected to a pressure plate 10 that can extend into the feeding part 3 inside the storage part 2. The elastic force of the support spring 9 causes the pressure plate 10 to extend upward into the feeding part 3 or be located on top of it under normal conditions.

[0026] A strip-shaped discharge port 11 is provided at the bottom of the feeding section 3 between the two support legs 4, so that the vine pressing fork can be pushed out from the strip-shaped discharge port 11 to press down the vine. A feeding port 12 is provided on both sides of the feeding section 3. A storage box 13 communicating with the corresponding feeding port 12 can be detachably connected to both sides of the feeding section 3. The storage box 13 is used to store the vine pressing fork. Each storage box 13 is provided with a connecting slide bar 14 on the upper and lower sides of the opening end of its storage groove 17. A connecting groove 15 is provided on the upper and lower sides of the feeding port 12 on both sides of the feeding section 3, which is slidably connected to the connecting slide bar 14. One end of each connecting groove 15 is sealed, so that the storage box 13 can only be connected to the feeding section 3 from one side inward.

[0027] Each storage box 13 has an inverted U-shaped elastic groove 16 formed inward at one end, and an inverted U-shaped storage slot 17 formed inward at the outer periphery of the corresponding elastic groove 16 at one end. The pressure forks are placed side-by-side into the storage slots 17. A U-shaped baffle 18 is slidably connected to each storage slot 17, and a support piece 19 is slidably connected to each elastic groove 16. A thrust spring 20 is provided between each support piece 19 and the bottom of the corresponding elastic groove 16. Each storage slot 17 and its corresponding elastic groove 16... All are connected by multiple strip grooves 21 arranged along their length. Each U-shaped baffle 18 passes through the corresponding strip groove 21 and is connected to the corresponding support plate 19. The thrust spring 20 pushes the support plate 19 to move outward, thereby driving the U-shaped baffle 18 to gradually push the pressing fork outward. Storage boxes 13 are installed on both sides of the feeding part 3. Under the action of the thrust spring 20, the pressing fork is pushed into the feeding part 3, and the pressing forks on both sides also squeeze the pressing fork in the feeding part 3 inward. After the pressing fork is pressed into the soil by the pressing plate 10, the pressing forks on both sides adaptively and alternately replenish inward according to the change of elasticity.

[0028] Working Principle: When using the watermelon vine node fixer provided by this utility model, the operator first fills the storage box 13 with vine-pressing forks, ensuring that each storage slot 17 has vine-pressing forks neatly arranged. Then, the operator holds the anti-slip rubber sleeve 8 on the lifting sliding sleeve 7 and presses it downwards, causing the sliding shaft 5 to slide downwards within the sleeve 1, thereby moving the pressure plate 10 downwards. During the downward movement of the pressure plate 10, the vine-pressing forks stored in the feeding section 3 are pushed by the pressure plate 10, and the lowest vine-pressing fork is pushed out through the strip-shaped discharge port 11 and pressed into the soil below, thus fixing the watermelon vine node.

[0029] Meanwhile, due to the action of the thrust spring 20, when a pressing fork is pushed out, the support plate 19 moves outward under the push of the thrust spring 20, thereby driving the U-shaped baffle 18 to move. This allows the next pressing fork to gradually move to the outlet position of the feed section 3 under the push of the U-shaped baffle 18, ready for the next pressing operation. Furthermore, since storage boxes 13 are installed on both sides of the feed section 3, and the pressing forks on both sides are pressed inward by the thrust spring 20, when one side's pressing fork is used up, the other side's pressing fork will automatically replenish it, ensuring the continuity of the pressing operation. This design achieves automatic replenishment of pressing forks, eliminating the need for frequent manual addition by the operator, greatly improving work efficiency.

[0030] It should also be noted that all terms such as "set up" and similar descriptive words in this application (especially the specification) indicate that two structures have or exist a connection relationship. However, the specific means by which the two are connected are not limited in detail, and are usually conventional connection methods. That is, the means should be understood as prior art and do not need to be elaborated. For example, "m is set up with n" only indicates that structure m has structure n, and whether the two are connected by welding, riveting, adhesive, or integral molding is within the scope of protection of this application. Similarly, "x is rotatably set up with y" only indicates that y and x can rotate relative to each other, and whether the two are connected by a bearing, or whether y directly passes through x and is rotatably connected to x, or other feasible methods, are all within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] The above description is only a description of the preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model in any way. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the above disclosure shall fall within the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A watermelon vine node fixation device, comprising a sleeve (1), characterized in that, The lower end of the sleeve (1) is provided with a plate-shaped storage part (2) that is connected to it. The lower end of the storage part (2) is provided with a plate-shaped feeding part (3) that is connected to it. The left and right ends of the feeding part (3) are provided with support feet (4) that are downward. The upper end of the sleeve (1) is provided with a sliding hole. A sliding shaft (5) with its upper end extending out of the sliding hole is slidably connected inside the sleeve (1). The upper end of the sliding shaft (5) is connected with a lifting sleeve (7) that opens downward and is slidably connected to the sleeve (1). A support spring (9) that is sleeved on the sliding shaft (5) is provided between the top of the lifting sleeve (7) and the top of the sleeve (1). The lower end of the sliding shaft (5) is connected to a pressure plate (10) that can extend into the feeding part (3) inside the storage part (2). The feed section (3) has a strip-shaped discharge port (11) between two support legs (4) on its lower side. The feed section (3) has a feed port (12) on both sides. Both sides of the feed section (3) can be detachably connected to a storage box (13) that communicates with the corresponding feed port (12). Each storage box (13) has an inverted U-shaped elastic groove (16) inwardly opened at one end. Each storage box (13) has an inverted U-shaped storage groove (17) inwardly opened at the outer periphery of the corresponding elastic groove (16) at one end. Each storage groove (17) has a U-shaped baffle (18) that matches its shape slidably connected in it. Each elastic groove (16) has a support piece (19) that matches its shape slidably connected in it. Each support piece (19) has a thrust spring (20) between its bottom and the corresponding elastic groove (16). Each support piece (19) is connected to the corresponding U-shaped baffle (18).

2. The watermelon vine node fixer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting slide (7) is covered with an anti-slip rubber sleeve (8).

3. A watermelon vine node fixer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding shaft (5) is provided with a limiting ring (6) with an inner diameter larger than that of the sliding hole inside the sleeve (1).

4. A watermelon vine node fixer according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each storage box (13) is provided with connecting slides (14) on both the upper and lower sides of the opening end of its storage slot (17). The feeding part (3) is provided with connecting grooves (15) on both the upper and lower sides of the feeding ports (12) on both sides, which are slidably connected to the connecting slides (14).

5. A watermelon vine node fixer according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of each connecting groove (15) is sealed, so that the storage box (13) can only be connected to the feeding part (3) from one side inward.

6. A watermelon vine node fixer according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each storage slot (17) is connected to the corresponding elastic slot (16) by multiple strip grooves (21) arranged along its length direction, and each U-shaped baffle (18) passes through the corresponding strip groove (21) and is connected to the corresponding support piece (19).

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