A vine fixing device for fresh market tomatoes

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of tomato fixing, and discloses a fresh-eating tomato vine fixing device, which comprises a supporting assembly and a fixing assembly. The supporting assembly comprises a fixing rod and an anti-skid piece arranged on the fixing rod, and one end of the fixing rod is inserted into a field. The fixing assembly comprises a clamping piece and a binding piece, and the clamping piece and the binding piece are fixedly connected. The clamping piece is detachably connected to the fixing rod and is connected to the anti-skid piece in cooperation. The binding piece is detachably sleeved on the vine and is used for fixing the vine on the fixing rod. By arranging the anti-skid piece on the fixing rod and cooperating with the clamping piece of the fixing assembly, the problem that the tomato vine slides downward along the supporting rod with the rope when the rope is loosened is solved. By arranging the clamping piece and the binding piece, the vine is bound by the binding piece instead of being bound by the rope manually, the rope does not need to be cut and bound, and only simple pressing and clamping are needed, so that the problems of complicated traditional manual binding operation, high labor intensity and low working efficiency are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tomato fixing technology, specifically relating to a device for fixing fresh tomato vines. Background Technology

[0002] Tomato, also known as tomato, is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Solanaceae family and the Solanum genus. It grows to a height of 0.6-2 meters, covered entirely with sticky glandular hairs, and has a strong odor. The stems are prone to lodging. The leaves are pinnately compound or deeply pinnately lobed. The inflorescence peduncle is 2-5 cm long, usually bearing 3-7 flowers. The calyx and corolla are radiate. The berry is oblate or nearly spherical, fleshy and juicy, with yellow seeds. Flowering and fruiting occur in summer and autumn. When tomato plants reach a certain height, they are prone to lodging if not supported and tied, which not only hinders field management but also reduces ventilation and light penetration, affecting photosynthesis. Supporting and tying the vines increases the space for leaf distribution, allows for more even distribution of stems and leaves, maximizes sunlight exposure, avoids shading, increases photosynthesis, accumulates more organic matter, improves ventilation, reduces pests and diseases, increases planting density, and improves yield per unit area.

[0003] Once the tomato seedlings have grown to a certain height, they need to be tied to a support pole to guide their growth and allow the tips to receive sunlight. The current tying device is a cloth rope; workers hold the end of the rope and tie it around the tomato vine and support pole to secure the vine.

[0004] However, it is common practice to tie ropes to support poles and fix the tomato vines to the support poles, which is inefficient. Also, if the ropes are tied loosely, the tomato vines will slide down the support poles with the ropes and fall back to the ground. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, this application provides a fresh tomato vine fixing device to solve the problem that the common practice of fixing tomato vines to support poles with ropes is inefficient and that when the ropes are loose, the tomato vines will slide down the support poles with the ropes and fall back to the ground.

[0006] The technical solution to the above-mentioned technical problems in this application is as follows:

[0007] A device for securing fresh tomato vines includes a support assembly and a fixing assembly. The support assembly includes a fixing rod and an anti-slip component mounted on the fixing rod, with one end of the fixing rod inserted into the field. The fixing assembly includes a snap-fit ​​component and a binding component, which are fixedly connected. The snap-fit ​​component is detachably connected to the fixing rod and engages with the anti-slip component. The binding component is detachably fitted onto the vine to secure it to the fixing rod.

[0008] Preferably, the anti-slip component is a semi-circular protrusion, and the anti-slip components are equidistantly arrayed on the fixed rod.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the fixing rod is provided with a soil inserter, which is used to quickly insert into the field.

[0010] Preferably, the soil-inserting component includes a cone head, a sliding part, and a stepping part. One end of the sliding part is connected to the cone head, and the stepping part is located at the end of the cone head near the sliding part. The sliding part extends into the fixing rod and can slide along the extension direction of the fixing rod.

[0011] Preferably, a limiting rod is provided on the foot pedal, and a blind hole is provided at one end of the fixing rod near the cone head, the blind hole being connected to the limiting rod.

[0012] Preferably, a connector is provided at the end of the fixing rod away from the soil insertion component, and two adjacent connectors are detachably connected by a crossbar.

[0013] Preferably, the connector includes a housing and a connecting tube. The housing has a first through hole and a second through hole, and the center lines of the first through hole and the second through hole are perpendicular to each other. The connecting tube passes through the first through hole or the second through hole and is detachably connected to the crossbar.

[0014] Preferably, the housing has a threaded hole in the vertical direction and a screw on the threaded hole, and a third through hole is provided on the circumference of the middle part of the connecting pipe, and the screw passes through the threaded hole and the third through hole.

[0015] Preferably, one end of the connecting tube is provided with a connecting nut, and the end of the connecting tube near the connecting nut is provided with a limit ring. The crossbar is provided with a thread that matches the nut, and the nut is used to detachably connect the crossbar.

[0016] The technical solution adopted in this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. By installing anti-slip components on the fixed pole and using the snap-fit ​​parts of the fixing components, the problem of tomato vines sliding down the support pole with the rope when the rope is loose is solved.

[0018] 2. By setting up snap-fit ​​and binding parts, the traditional method of tying vines with ropes can be replaced by manual labor. There is no need to cut or tie the ropes; it only requires simple pressing and snapping. This solves the problems of cumbersome, labor-intensive, and inefficient traditional manual tying operations. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the fresh tomato vine fixing device of this application. Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fresh tomato vine fixing device of this application. Figure 2 .

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fresh tomato vine fixing device of this application. Figure 3 .

[0022] Figure 4 For this application Figure 3 AA section diagram.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the fresh tomato vine fixing device of this application. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic diagram of the fresh tomato vine fixing device of this application. Figure 2 .

[0025] In the figure: support component 100, fixing rod 110, blind hole 111, semi-circular protrusion 121, fixing component 200, snap-fit ​​component 210, groove 211, binding component 220, soil insertion component 300, cone head 310, sliding part 320, stepping part 330, limiting rod 331, connector 400, housing 410, first through hole 411, second through hole 412, threaded hole 413, connecting pipe 420, nut 421. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings. However, this application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "end," "top," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This application provides a device for fixing fresh tomato vines, including a support assembly 100 and a fixing assembly 200. The support assembly 100 includes a fixing rod 110 and an anti-slip component disposed on the fixing rod 110, with one end of the fixing rod 110 inserted into the field. The fixing assembly 200 includes a snap-fit ​​component 210 and a binding component 220, which are fixedly connected. The snap-fit ​​component 210 is detachably connected to the fixing rod 110 and cooperates with the anti-slip component. The binding component 220 is detachably sleeved on the vine to fix the vine to the fixing rod 110.

[0030] Specifically, the fixing rod 110 is made of, but is not limited to, a steel pipe (the fixing rod 110 in the attached diagram is shorter in length and can be set according to site requirements). One end of the fixing rod 110 is tapered. The anti-slip part is made of, but is not limited to, cotton and linen sleeves, rubber sleeves, etc. The snap fastener 210 is made of, but is not limited to, button buckles, Velcro, cable ties, etc., and the binding part 220 is made of, but is not limited to, clasps, Velcro, cable ties, etc. The snap fastener 210 and the binding part 220 are connected by hard plastic to make them a whole. The diameter of the snap fastener 210 is not less than the diameter of the fixing rod 110 and fits tightly with the anti-slip part wrapped on the fixing rod 110. The diameter of the binding part 220 is slightly larger than the diameter of the thickest vine, and the diameter of the binding part 220 can be adjusted to fit tightly with the vine.

[0031] Furthermore, the anti-slip parts are fitted or fixedly connected to the fixing rod 110, and then the fixing rod 110 is inserted around the fresh tomato vine. After fixing, according to the length of the vine, a corresponding number of fixing components 200 are selected from several fixing components 200. The snap-fit ​​part 210 is opened and snapped onto the anti-slip part of the fixing rod 110 (the position corresponds to the place where the vine needs to be tied and fixed). The binding part 220 is opened, snapped onto the vine, and the diameter is adjusted so that the vine contacts the binding part 220 and is fixed to the fixing rod 110.

[0032] The technical solution of this application, which employs a fresh tomato vine fixing device, can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0033] 1. By installing anti-slip parts on the fixing rod 110 and cooperating with the snap-fit ​​parts 210 of the fixing assembly 200, the problem of tomato vines sliding down the support rod with the rope when the rope is tied loosely is solved.

[0034] 2. By setting up the snap-fit ​​component 210 and the binding component 220, the vines can be tied manually with rope instead of cutting and tying the rope. Only simple pressing and snapping are required, which solves the problems of cumbersome operation, high labor intensity and low work efficiency of traditional manual tying.

[0035] Based on the above scheme, the anti-slip component is a semi-circular protrusion 121, and the anti-slip components are equidistantly arrayed on the fixed rod 110.

[0036] The anti-slip component uses a rubber sleeve with several rings of semi-circular protrusions 121 evenly distributed on its outer surface. Each ring of the anti-slip component has four semi-circular protrusions 121, and the spacing between adjacent rings is the same. The inner wall of the snap-fit ​​component 210 has grooves 211 corresponding to the semi-circular protrusions 121. When the snap-fit ​​component 210 snaps onto the anti-slip component, the semi-circular protrusions 121 correspond one-to-one and are embedded into the four grooves 211 on the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​component 210. By setting the semi-circular protrusions 121, the contact area between the snap-fit ​​component 210 and the anti-slip component is increased. At the same time, it prevents the snap-fit ​​component 210 from rotating along the anti-slip component after snapping onto it, which would cause the vine to be forcibly rotated and damaged. It also solves the problem that after the snap-fit ​​component 210 is snapped onto the fixing rod 110, it is not horizontal, and after a long period of pulling, the diameter of the snap-fit ​​component 210 is too large, causing it to slide down along the fixing rod 110.

[0037] In the above scheme, in order to better insert into the field, one end of the fixing rod 110 is provided with a soil-inserting component 300, which is used for quick insertion into the field. The soil-inserting component 300 adopts, but is not limited to, a conical head, a pressing type, a foot-operated type, etc. Preferably, the soil-inserting component 300 includes a conical head 310, a sliding part 320, and a stepping part 330. One end of the sliding part 320 is connected to the conical head 310, and the stepping part 330 is located at the end of the conical head 310 near the sliding part 320. The sliding part 320 extends into the fixing rod 110 and can slide along the extension direction of the fixing rod 110.

[0038] The inclination angle of the cone head 310 is not less than 45° and not more than 80°. The foot pedal part 330 and the sliding part 320 are connected by welding. The foot pedal part 330 can at least be stepped on by one foot. The sliding part 320 has a diameter not greater than the inner diameter of the fixed rod 110. A limiting baffle is provided at the end of the sliding part 320 away from the foot pedal part 330. A limiting platform is provided at the end of the fixed rod 110 near the foot pedal part 330. The limiting baffle and the limiting platform are in a limiting fit. The length of the sliding part 320 is not less than that of the cone head. The length of 310; during installation, the end of the cone 310 is inserted into the field. Personnel step on or press the stepping part 330 to move the cone 310 downward, which at the same time drives the sliding part 320 to slide along the extension direction of the fixed rod 110, solving the problem of the cone 310 being difficult to press down. At the same time, the sliding part 320 slides along the extension direction of the fixed rod 110, which plays a guiding role. With the limiting baffle and the limiting platform, the problem of the sliding part 320 sliding out of the fixed rod 110 is solved.

[0039] In the above scheme, in order to prevent the fixed rod 110 from rotating, a limiting rod 331 is provided on the stepping part 330, and a blind hole 111 is provided at one end of the fixed rod 110 near the cone head 310. The blind hole 111 is connected to the limiting rod 331.

[0040] Four limiting rods 331 are provided, all distributed on the upper surface of the foot pedal 330 (the side away from the cone head 310), and the spacing between the limiting rods 331 is the same. Blind holes 111 are provided at the end of the fixed rod 110. The depth of the blind holes 111 is not less than the height of the limiting rods 331, and the spacing between the blind holes 111 is the same as the spacing between the limiting rods 331. After the foot pedal 330 is stepped on and the cone head 310 and the sliding part 320 have moved, the fixed rod 110 contacts the limiting rod 331 at one end under its own weight. By lifting the fixed rod 110 and adjusting its angle so that the blind hole 111 corresponds to the limiting rod 331, the fixed rod 110 is moved downward so that the limiting rod 331 extends into the blind hole 111, thereby solving the problem of the fixed rod 110 rotating on its own.

[0041] In another embodiment of this application, a connector 400 is provided at the end of the fixing rod 110 away from the soil-inserting component 300, and two adjacent connectors 400 are detachably connected by a crossbar. The connector 400 may be, but is not limited to, sleeves, screws, etc. It is erected at the end of the two fixing rods 110 away from the soil-inserting component 300 by the crossbar, and the crossbar is connected to the fixing rod 110 by the connector 400 (sleeves are sleeved together, screws are threaded to connect the two crossbars and are detachably connected to the fixing rod 110, etc.), which is simple and convenient to operate.

[0042] In the above solution, the connector 400 includes a housing 410 and a connecting pipe 420. The housing 410 has a first through hole 411 and a second through hole 412, and the center lines of the first through hole 411 and the second through hole 412 are perpendicular to each other. The connecting pipe 420 passes through the first through hole 411 or the second through hole 412 and is detachably connected to the crossbar.

[0043] The housing 410 is welded to the top of the fixing rod 110, and the housing 410 is provided with a first through hole 411 and a second through hole 412. The first channel and the second channel are arranged in a cross shape. The connecting tube 420 is inserted into the first channel or the second through hole according to the direction of the cross bar. The cross bar is inserted into or sleeved on the connecting tube 420 by means of sleeve, thereby completing the fixation.

[0044] There are four types of connecting pipes 420. The first type is a straight round pipe. The second type is a straight round pipe with a semi-circular groove in the middle, and two connecting pipes 420 are inserted into the first through hole 411 and the second through hole 412. The third type is a combination of two straight pipes and a bend connector, where the two straight pipes are spliced ​​into an L-shape by an L-shaped bend connector (connected by threaded engagement). The fourth type is a combination of three straight pipes and a tee connector, where the three straight pipes are connected to the tee connector to form a T-shaped structure. This solves the need to connect multiple crossbars in different positions, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0045] Based on the above scheme, in order to improve its stability, the housing 410 is provided with a threaded hole 413 in the vertical direction and a screw is provided on the threaded hole 413. A third through hole is provided on the periphery of the middle part of the connecting pipe 420, and the screw passes through the threaded hole 413 and the third through hole.

[0046] A threaded hole 413 is provided at the top of the housing 410 and is located at the center line of the upper end face of the housing 410. When the connecting pipe 420 is placed horizontally (the length direction is horizontal with the ground), the third through hole penetrates the connecting pipe 420 vertically (only for the first type of connecting pipe 420 with a straight pipe; if it is the third type or the fourth type of connecting pipe 420, the third through hole is located on the L-shaped bend joint or the tee joint; if it is the second type of connecting pipe 420, it is located at the location where a semi-circular slot is opened). By inserting the connecting pipe 420 into the first through hole 411 or the second through hole 412, and then rotating the screw to make it pass through the third through hole, the connecting pipe 420 is fixed to the housing 410, which can solve the problem of large-scale shaking causing the crossbar to detach from the connecting pipe 420.

[0047] In the above scheme, to make the connection more convenient, a connecting nut 421 is provided at one end of the connecting tube 420, and a limit ring is provided at the end of the connecting tube 420 near the connecting nut 421. The crossbar is provided with a thread that matches the nut 421, and the nut 421 is used to detachably connect the crossbar.

[0048] Similarly, this applies only to the first and second types of connecting pipes 420. One end of the connecting pipe 420 is equipped with a limiting ring (one end is set, the other end is threaded; the corresponding crossbar is threaded at one end, and has a limiting ring and nut 421 at the other end. The end with the limiting ring cannot be inserted into the first through hole 411 or the second through hole 412 of the housing 410, so it is only set at one end). A nut 421 is fitted on the connecting pipe 420, and one end of the crossbar is aligned with the end of the connecting pipe 420 with the limiting ring. Then, the nut 421 is rotated to connect the connecting pipe 420 and the crossbar together, making the connection more convenient. If it is the third or fourth type of connecting pipe 420, a limiting ring and nut 421 are set at one end of the straight pipe; the connection is more convenient and easier to replace.

[0049] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for fixing fresh tomato vines, characterized in that, include: A support assembly, comprising a fixed rod and an anti-slip component disposed on the fixed rod, one end of the fixed rod being inserted into the field; A fixing component, comprising a snap-fit ​​component and a binding component, wherein the snap-fit ​​component and the binding component are fixedly connected; the snap-fit ​​component is detachably connected to the fixing rod and cooperates with the anti-slip component; the binding component is detachably sleeved on the vine and used to fix the vine to the fixing rod.

2. The fresh tomato vine fixing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-slip component is a semi-circular protrusion, and the anti-slip components are equidistantly arrayed on the fixed rod.

3. The fresh tomato vine fixing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the fixing rod is provided with a soil insertion component, which is used to quickly insert into the field.

4. The fresh tomato vine fixing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The soil-inserting component includes a cone head, a sliding part, and a stepping part. One end of the sliding part is connected to the cone head, and the stepping part is located at the end of the cone head near the sliding part. The sliding part extends into the fixed rod and can slide along the extension direction of the fixed rod.

5. The fresh tomato vine fixing device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The foot pedal is provided with a limit rod, and a blind hole is provided at one end of the fixed rod near the cone head. The blind hole is connected to the limit rod.

6. The fresh tomato vine fixing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the fixing rod away from the soil insertion component is provided with a connector, and two adjacent connectors are detachably connected by a crossbar.

7. The fresh tomato vine fixing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The connector includes a housing and a connecting tube. The housing has a first through hole and a second through hole, and the center lines of the first through hole and the second through hole are perpendicular to each other. The connecting tube passes through the first through hole or the second through hole and is detachably connected to the crossbar.

8. The fresh tomato vine fixing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The housing has a threaded hole in the vertical direction and a screw rod disposed on the threaded hole. A third through hole is provided on the circumference of the middle part of the connecting pipe, and the screw rod passes through the threaded hole and the third through hole.

9. The fresh tomato vine fixing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, One end of the connecting tube is provided with a connecting nut, and the end of the connecting tube near the connecting nut is provided with a limit ring. The crossbar is provided with a thread that matches the nut, and the nut is used to detachably connect the crossbar.

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