A tree species collection device
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522465573.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-20
AI Technical Summary
Tall tree species seeds are small in size and easily scattered, and existing collection methods have problems such as high-altitude operation risks, high seed loss rate, and low collection efficiency.
Design a tree seed collection device that includes a telescopic pole, a fixed belt, a seed collection umbrella, and a picker. The telescopic pole can be adjusted in length, and the seed collection umbrella and different types of pickers (picking hooks, picking rakes, picking sickles) can be used to achieve efficient and safe seed collection.
It enables efficient and safe collection of tree seeds, reduces seed scattering and loss, and improves collection efficiency and recovery rate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tree species collection equipment technology, and in particular to a tree species collection device. Background Technology
[0002] In forestry seedling cultivation, tree species resource protection, and ecological restoration, the artificial propagation of tall tree species relies on efficient and safe seed collection. However, these tree species generally have small seeds that are easily dispersed by the wind after maturity, posing many insurmountable practical challenges to the collection operation.
[0003] Currently, the mainstream collection method in the industry is manual tree climbing. Workers need to use climbing tools to ascend the tree trunk and manually pick seeds or fruit clusters at height. Non-professional collectors lack systematic safety training and operational experience, making falls and injuries highly likely. Even professionals face the uncertainties and risks of working at height. Furthermore, seeds are mostly attached to the outer branches of the tree canopy, and the distance between the worker's position on the trunk or main branch and the seed's growth point is considerable, making operation difficult, limiting the collection area, and hindering comprehensive harvesting. Another method involves shaking branches from the ground, using manpower or simple tools to shake the trunk and main branches to dislodge seeds. However, once on the ground, seeds disperse quickly due to wind, terrain differences, and other factors, with some seeds potentially falling into bushes, ditches, or soil crevices, resulting in seed loss. Subsequent collection requires more manpower to search and pick up each section, significantly increasing operational time costs and reducing seed recovery rates. Especially for rare tree species, seed waste directly impacts propagation efficiency and resource conservation effectiveness.
[0004] Developing a seed collection device that can avoid the risks of high-altitude operations, reduce seed scattering and loss, and improve collection efficiency is of great practical necessity and application value in solving the problem of collecting small seeds from tall tree species. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a tree species collection device that can collect tree species from high places, reducing the loss of tree species when they fall to the ground.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A tree species collection device includes a telescopic pole, a fixing belt, a seed collecting umbrella, a second connector, and a picker. The fixing belt includes a belt body and a fixing ring, with the fixing ring fixedly connected to the middle of the belt body. The telescopic pole is detachably inserted into the fixing ring. The top of the telescopic pole includes a first connector, which is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic pole. A second connector is detachably installed inside the first connector. The picker is fixedly connected to the top of the second connector. The seed collecting umbrella includes a first connecting line, which is bolted to the second connector. The picker is fixedly connected to the top of the second connector.
[0007] Preferably, the telescopic pole also includes a pole body, an explosion-proof hoop, and an accessory. There are multiple pole bodies, which are connected in layers like a fishing rod. There are multiple explosion-proof hoops, which are fixed to the top of the multiple pole bodies. The second connector is fixed to the innermost pole body of the telescopic pole. The accessory is provided with a threaded rod. The bottom of the outermost pole body of the telescopic pole is provided with a threaded hole that matches the threaded rod. The accessory is threadedly connected to the outermost pole body of the telescopic pole.
[0008] Preferably, the seed collecting umbrella also includes a second connecting line, a collecting funnel, and a net. There are multiple second connecting lines, one end of which is circumferentially and evenly fixed to the edge of the net. The other ends of the second connecting lines converge at the center of the net and connect to the first connecting line. The first connector also includes multiple reinforcing rivets, which are used to connect the first connector to the innermost pole of the telescopic rod.
[0009] Preferably, the second connector includes a connector seat and a hook. The bottom of the second connector is provided with a threaded rod, and the middle of the first connector is provided with a threaded hole that matches the threaded rod of the second connector. The second connector is threadedly connected to the first connector, and the hook is fixed to the upper part of the second connector seat with its opening facing the picker.
[0010] Preferably, the picker is a picker hook, which is an inwardly curved hook.
[0011] Preferably, the picker is a pickering rake, which is a rake-shaped body.
[0012] Preferably, the picker is a picking sickle, and the whole is sickle-shaped.
[0013] Preferably, the fixed waist belt also includes a fastener and a limiting hole. The fastener is fixed to one end of the waist belt body, and there are multiple limiting holes that are evenly arranged laterally at the other end of the waist belt body. The fastener can optionally be inserted into the limiting hole to be adapted to fit the operator's waist.
[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the net bag is also provided with a collecting funnel for collecting seeds. The funnel has an opening at the bottom and can be secured with a rope or other similar tightenable opening when in use. It can be opened for easy collection when seeds need to be removed.
[0015] Preferably, the net bag also includes magnetic strips and a zipper. The net bag has a concentric opening and is configured as a double-layered structure. The magnetic strips are two strips with opposite magnetic poles and are located on the inner layer of the net bag opening. The zipper is located on the outer layer of the net bag opening. The telescopic rod passes through the opening of the net bag and is connected to the first connecting line through a second connector. When the seed collection angle changes, the telescopic rod will move up and down at the opening. The magnetic strips will automatically open when the telescopic rod reaches a certain position and automatically close when it leaves, without affecting the seed collection work of the telescopic rod and the inoculation umbrella. When the seed collection cones are too heavy or too numerous, the angle of the seed collection rod and the position of the carbon rod passing through the inoculation umbrella are estimated first, and the perforation position is reserved with the zipper, so that the seed collection operation can proceed normally.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the device includes a telescopic rod, a fixed belt, a seed collecting umbrella, a second connector, and a picker. The fixed belt includes a belt body and a fixed ring. The fixed ring is fixed to the middle of the belt body. The telescopic rod can be detachably inserted into the fixed ring. The top of the telescopic rod has a first connector. The second connector can be detachably installed in the first connector. The picker is fixed to the top of the second connector. The seed collecting umbrella includes a first connecting line, and the first connecting line is bolted to the second connector. This tree species collection device addresses the core pain point of "easy scattering and difficult recovery" in the collection of small seeds of tall tree species. It can achieve the significant beneficial effects of reducing seed scattering and loss and greatly improving the recovery rate. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the telescopic rod in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for fixing the waist belt in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the collecting net in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the collecting net in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the picking hook in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the picking rake in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for removing the sickle in Embodiment 3 of this utility model; Reference numerals: 1. Telescopic pole; 101. Pole body; 102. Explosion-proof hoop; 103. First connecting piece; 104. Reinforcing rivet; 105. Assembly piece; 2. Fixing belt; 201. Belt body; 202. Fixing piece; 203. Fixing ring; 204. Limiting hole; 3. Seed collecting umbrella; 301. Net bag; 302. First connecting line; 303. Collecting funnel; 304. Second connecting line; 305. Magnetic strip; 306. Zipper; 4. Second connecting piece; 401. Hook; 402. Connecting seat; 5. Removal hook; 6. Removal rake; 7. Removal sickle. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0022] Example 1 This embodiment provides a tree species collection device, which first includes a fixing belt 2, which consists of a belt body 201 and a fixing ring 203. The fixing ring 203 is firmly connected to the middle of the belt body 201 to provide a stable lumbar support base for the entire device. One end of the belt body 201 is fixedly connected to a fixing member 202, and the other end has a plurality of limiting holes 204 evenly distributed laterally. By selectively inserting the fixing member 202 into different limiting holes 204, the belt body 201 can be adjusted and fixed to the operator's waist to accommodate different operators' waist sizes and ensure stability and comfort during operation.
[0023] The core supporting component of the device is a telescopic rod 1, which is detachably and vertically inserted into the fixing ring 203 of the fixing belt 2, allowing the operator to free their hands for other operations. The telescopic rod 1 is made of lightweight yet rigid carbon material, with multiple rod bodies 101 nested together, similar to the structure of a fishing rod, allowing for flexible length adjustment to meet the needs of seed collection at different heights. Each rod body 101 is fixed to the top with an explosion-proof clamp 102 to enhance the structural strength of the end of the rod body 101 and prevent bursting under tension or load. The bottom of the outermost rod body 101 of the telescopic rod 1 has a screw hole into which an accessory 105 with a matching threaded rod can be screwed to provide bottom support.
[0024] At the top of the telescopic pole 1, specifically at the top of the innermost pole body 101, a first connector 103 is fixedly attached. This first connector 103 is reinforced to the pole body 101 by multiple reinforcing rivets 104, ensuring the stability of the connection. A second connector 4, through its threaded bottom, screws into a matching threaded hole in the middle of the first connector 103, achieving a detachable connection with the telescopic pole 1. The second connector 4 mainly includes a connecting seat 402 and a hook 401 fixed to the upper part of the connecting seat 402. The opening of the hook 401 faces the detacher, preventing the first connecting line 302 from slipping off regardless of how the telescopic pole 1 rotates when it is hooked on the hook 401.
[0025] In this embodiment, the picker is specifically a picking hook 5, which is generally shaped like an inwardly curved hook, with its end firmly welded to the top of the second connector 4. This picking hook 5 is used to hook onto high fruit branches or fruit clusters, and to remove the seeds by pulling or tugging.
[0026] It also includes a seed collection umbrella, which uses a high-strength, lightweight, soft, and nearly transparent fishing net with elastic and durable spandex edging and stainless steel mesh reinforcement. It is suspended from a hook 401 on a second connector 4 via a first connecting line 302, located below the detaching hook 5, to collect seeds that fall due to the action of the detaching hook 5. The main body of the seed collection umbrella 3 is a net bag 301, with multiple second connecting lines 304 evenly fixed to its circumferential edge. The other ends of all the second connecting lines 304 converge at the center point of the net bag 301 and connect to the aforementioned first connecting line 302, thereby opening the net bag 301 to form an umbrella-shaped collection surface. The bottom of the net bag 301 is provided with a collection funnel 303, which is used to collect the seeds that fall into the net bag 301. The lower part of the collection funnel 303 is open, and it can be tied tightly with ropes or other items. It can be opened when the seeds need to be taken out, which facilitates the collection of seeds. The first connecting line 302 and the second connecting line 304 are No. 1 carbon wires, and the length to be fixed is determined according to the thickness of the tree canopy below the seed collection.
[0027] To allow the telescopic rod 1 to pass through the net 301 and connect to the second connector 4 at the top, without affecting the opening and closing of the net 301 during operation, the net 301 is provided with an opening from its edge to the center. This opening of the net 301 is designed with a double-layer structure: the inner layer has two magnetic strips 305 with opposite magnetic poles sewn on. When the telescopic rod 1 is not pressing on this area, the magnetic strips 305 attract each other to close the opening; when the telescopic rod 1 moves at this point due to changes in the operating angle, the magnetic strips 305 are opened and automatically return to their magnetic state after the rod 101 leaves. The outer layer is provided with a zipper 306. When it is estimated that the collected cones are heavy or numerous, potentially causing the opening of the net 301 to open excessively due to frequent movement of the telescopic rod 1, this zipper 306 can be used to pre-close a specific section of the opening, leaving only the necessary space for the telescopic rod 1 to pass through, thereby ensuring the collection efficiency of the collecting umbrella. The operator uses the telescopic rod 1 supported by the waist to adjust the length of the rod so that the picking hook 5 touches the target, hooks the seed and makes it fall into the collection umbrella below, thus safely and efficiently completing the collection of tree seeds at high altitudes.
[0028] Example 2 This embodiment is largely the same as the first embodiment in terms of the basic structure and connection relationship of the fixed waist belt 2, telescopic rod 1, second connector 4 and seed collecting umbrella 3. The main difference lies in the form of the picker.
[0029] Specifically, in this embodiment, the picker fixed to the top of the second connector 4 is a picking rake 6. The picking rake 6 is a rake-shaped body with multiple parallel teeth. These teeth are used to reach into the foliage and, by raking or vibrating the branches, to shake off the small seeds attached to them more easily and in greater quantities. This structure of the picking rake 6 is suitable for situations where the seeds are dense but small, and directly hooking the branches is ineffective.
[0030] Similar to the first embodiment, the seed collecting umbrella 3 is suspended from the hook 401 of the second connector 4 via the first connecting line 302 and is located directly below the picking rake 6. When the operator uses the picking rake 6 to rake the branches, the shaken seeds fall directly into the net bag 301 below. The collecting funnel 303 at the bottom of the net bag 301, as well as the magnetic strip 305 and zipper 306 at its opening, function and operate in the same way as in the first embodiment, ensuring concentrated seed collection and adaptability of the device operation. This design is particularly suitable for handling tall tree species whose seeds are easily scattered after maturity, effectively preventing seeds from being scattered and lost during vibration.
[0031] Example 3 This embodiment is largely the same as the first and second embodiments in terms of the basic structure and connection relationship of the fixed belt 2, telescopic rod 1, second connector 4 and seed collecting umbrella 3. The main difference lies in the form of the picker.
[0032] In this embodiment, the harvester installed on top of the second connector 4 is a harvesting sickle 7. The harvesting sickle 7 is sickle-shaped with a curved, sharp blade, specifically designed for cutting fruit clusters or twigs of trees. For situations where small sections of fruit need to be harvested along with the fruit, or where the seeds are attached to relatively tough parts that are difficult to shake off, the harvesting sickle 7 provides an efficient cutting solution.
[0033] The seed collection umbrella 3 is also connected to the hook 401 of the second connector 4 via the first connecting line 302, and is precisely suspended below the harvesting sickle 7. In this way, when the operator uses the telescopic rod 1 to extend the harvesting sickle 7 to the target position and cut the ear of fruit, the cut ear of fruit can fall directly into the net bag 301 below and be collected intact.
[0034] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A tree species collection device, characterized in that: The device includes a telescopic rod (1), a fixed waist belt (2), a seed collecting umbrella (3), a second connector (4), and a picker. The fixed waist belt (2) includes a waist belt body (201) and a fixing ring (203). The fixing ring (203) is fixed to the middle of the waist belt body (201). The telescopic rod (1) is detachably inserted into the fixing ring (203). The top of the telescopic rod (1) includes a first connector (103), which is fixed to the top of the telescopic rod (1). The second connector (4) is detachably installed in the first connector (103). The picker is fixed to the top of the second connector (4). The seed collecting umbrella (3) includes a first connecting line (302), which is bolted to the second connector (4).
2. The tree species collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic rod (1) also includes a rod body (101), an explosion-proof hoop (102), and an accessory (105). There are multiple rod bodies (101), which are connected in layers like a fishing rod. There are multiple explosion-proof hoops (102) and they are fixed to the top of the multiple rod bodies (101). The second connector (4) is fixed to the innermost rod body (101) of the telescopic rod (1). The accessory (105) is provided with a threaded rod. The bottom of the outermost rod body (101) of the telescopic rod (1) is provided with a threaded hole that matches the threaded rod. The accessory (105) is threadedly connected to the outermost rod body (101) of the telescopic rod (1).
3. The tree species collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The seed collecting umbrella (3) also includes a second connecting line (304), a collecting funnel (303), and a net (301). There are multiple second connecting lines (304). One end of each second connecting line (304) is circumferentially and evenly fixed to the edge of the net (301). The other end of each second connecting line (304) converges to the center of the net (301) and connects to the first connecting line (302). The first connector (103) also includes reinforcing rivets (104). There are multiple reinforcing rivets (104). The multiple reinforcing rivets (104) are used to connect the first connector (103) and the innermost rod (101) of the telescopic rod (1).
4. The tree species collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connector (4) includes a connector (402) and a hook (401). The bottom of the second connector (4) is provided with a threaded rod. The middle part of the first connector (103) is provided with a threaded hole that matches the threaded rod of the second connector (4). The second connector (4) is threadedly connected to the first connector (103). The hook (401) is fixed to the upper part of the connector (402) and its opening faces the picker. The first connecting line (302) is attached to the hook (401).
5. The tree species collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The picker is a pick hook (5).
6. The tree species collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The picker is a pickering rake (6).
7. The tree species collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The picker is a pickering sickle (7).
8. The tree species collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed waist belt (2) also includes a fixing member (202) and a limiting hole (204). The fixing member (202) is fixed to one end of the waist belt body (201). There are multiple limiting holes (204) and they are evenly arranged laterally at the other end of the waist belt body (201). The fixing member (202) can optionally be inserted into the limiting hole (204) to be adapted to the waist of the operator.
9. A tree species collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the net (301) is also provided with a collecting funnel (303), which is used to collect seeds.
10. A tree species collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The net bag (301) also includes a magnetic strip (305) and a zipper (306). The net bag (301) has a centripetal opening. The net bag (301) at the opening is configured as two layers. The magnetic strip (305) is disposed in the inner layer of the opening of the net bag (301), and the zipper (306) is disposed in the outer layer of the opening of the net bag (301). The telescopic rod (1) passes through the opening of the net bag (301) and is connected to the first connecting line (302) through the second connector (4).
