harvester

Abstract

To realize a harvester that can efficiently and safely perform strawberry harvesting work. [Solution] The harvester 1 comprises a first container part 3 in which a scissors storage space 6 for storing the blades of scissors 2 is formed and in which a notch 7 for passing a strawberry stem 13 is formed, and a second container part 5 in which a strawberry storage space 4 for storing the tip 14 of the strawberry stem 13 passed through the notch 7 is formed.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a harvester for harvesting strawberries. [Background technology]

[0002] Scissors are known that use a pair of blades to cut the stem that connects to the stem of the fruit, thereby removing the tip of the strawberry stem from the middle of the stem (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-134031 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When picking strawberries, you cut the stems of the strawberries with scissors held in one hand and then place the strawberries in a container held in the other hand. However, this method has led to problems such as accidentally dropping the strawberries because you cannot put them in the container, and cutting your hands because the blades of the scissors are always exposed.

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a harvester that can perform strawberry harvesting work efficiently and safely. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention relates to the following harvester.

[0007] First, a harvester used in harvesting strawberries, A first container portion having a scissors accommodating space for accommodating scissors blades and a notch for passing the strawberry stems through; A second container portion having a strawberry storage space formed therein for storing the tip of the strawberry stem passed through the notch; The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0008] Secondly, the first container portion has an opening through which the scissors can be attached and detached to the scissors storage space, and the second container portion has an opening through which the tips of the strawberry stems can be removed from the strawberry storage space.

[0009] Thirdly, the second container portion is a square tube with one side open, and the opening on the one side functions as the opening for removing the tip of the strawberry stem.

[0010] Fourthly, the first container part has a blade guard part around the notch part, which covers the blade part of the scissors. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, the harvester comprises a first container portion having a scissors storage space for storing the blades of the scissors and a notch for passing the strawberry stems through, and a second container portion having a strawberry storage space for storing the tips of the strawberry stems that have been passed through the notch, so that the operation of cutting the stems of the strawberries and the operation of harvesting them in the second container portion can be performed simultaneously.

[0012] Since the blades of the scissors are housed in the first container, they are not exposed, and when moving the handles of the scissors to operate them, the hands do not come into direct contact with the blades, ensuring safety. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which scissors blades are inserted into a harvester according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing how strawberries are harvested using a harvester. [Figure 3]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the harvester without scissors inserted. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the harvester. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0015] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the blades of scissors 2 are inserted into a harvester 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which strawberries are harvested using the harvester 1. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the harvester 1 in a state in which scissors 2 are not inserted. Fig. 4 is a rear view of the harvester.

[0016] 1 to 4, a strawberry harvester 1 with a container according to one embodiment of the present invention is used to harvest strawberries. Harvesting device 1 is used with scissors 2 attached.

[0017] The harvester 1 comprises a first container part 3 in which a scissors storage space 6 for storing scissors 2 is formed and in which a notch 7 for passing a strawberry stem 13 is formed, and a second container part 5 in which a strawberry storage space 4 for accommodating the tip 14 of the strawberry stem 13 passed through the notch 7 is formed.

[0018] The first container part 3 has an opening 11 formed therein through which the scissors 2 can be attached and detached to the scissors storage space 6, and the second container part 5 has an opening 12 formed therein through which strawberries can be taken out from the strawberry storage space 4.

[0019] The first container portion 3 is connected to the top of the second container portion 5 and is shaped like a square tube with one side open. The side of the first container portion 3 where the opening 11 is formed faces the side of the second container portion 5 where the opening 12 is formed. The internal space of this square tube becomes the scissors storage space 6, and the opening 11 becomes the scissors insertion opening 9. The scissors 2 are stored in the scissors storage space 6 with their handles protruding from the scissors insertion opening 9, with at least a portion of their blades. The first container portion 3 and the second container portion 5 are integrally formed so that the first container portion 3 is lined up directly above the second container portion 5.

[0020] Here, a notch 7 is formed in the first container portion 3 between the top surface of the first container portion 3 and the strawberry storage space 4 in the second container portion 5. The notch 7 is formed on one side surface of the first container portion 3 opposite the side surface on which the opening 11 (scissor insertion opening 9) is formed, and is connected to the opening 12 of the second container portion 5. This notch 7 communicates with the strawberry storage space 4, the scissors storage space 6, and the space outside the harvester 1. The notch 7 may be provided so as to form a rectangular space in a plan view. The length (depth) of the notch 7 may be formed over more than half the length of one side of the first container portion 3 (the length in the depth direction of the notch 7), or may be formed over less than half. The length (width) of the notch 7 may be formed over less than half the length of one side of the first container portion 3 (the length in the width direction of the notch 7).

[0021] The periphery of the notch 7 in the first container portion 3 forms a blade guard portion 10 that covers the blade portion of the scissors 2. The top, four side portions, and bottom portions of the first container portion 3 that are closed by walls (portions other than the notch 7 and opening 11 of the first container portion 3) serve as blade guard portion 10 that prevents the blade portion of the scissors 2 from being exposed. A user can then operate the scissors 2 with the middle portion of the strawberry stem 13 inserted into the notch 7 and the tip portion 14 of the strawberry stem 13 placed in the strawberry storage space 6. In this way, the middle portion of the strawberry stem 13 can be cut, and the tip portion 14 of the strawberry stem 13 with the middle portion of the stem 13 cut will fall by gravity and be stored in the strawberry storage space 6.

[0022] The second container 5 has a box-like shape with an opening 12 formed on one side. The dimensions of the second container 5 are such that it can accommodate the tips 14 of the strawberry stems 13. An example of this dimension is a side of approximately 3 cm to 12 cm. By having one side equal to or greater than the above-mentioned lower limit, it is possible to ensure a size sufficient to accommodate the tips 14 of the strawberry stems 13. By having one side equal to or less than the above-mentioned upper limit, the harvester 1 does not become too large, making it easy to hold by hand. Preferably, the above-mentioned dimensions are such that one side is approximately 8 cm.

[0023] [effect] As described above, according to this embodiment, the harvester 1 includes a first container portion 3 in which a scissors storage space 6 for storing the blades of the scissors 2 is formed and in which a notch 7 for passing a strawberry stem 13 is formed, and a second container portion 5 in which a strawberry storage space 4 is formed for storing the tip portion 14 of the strawberry stem 13 that has passed through the notch 7. By using this harvester 1 and scissors 2, the tip portion 14 of the strawberry stem 13 cut by the scissors 2 in the first container portion 3 can be stored in the second container portion 5 from the cutting point without dropping to the ground.

[0024] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the first container section 3 has an opening 11 through which the scissors 2 can be attached and detached to the scissors storage space 6, and the second container section 5 has an opening 12 through which the tips 14 of the strawberry stems 13 can be removed from the strawberry storage space 4. With this configuration, the scissors 2 can be inserted and removed from the first container section 3 through the opening 11, making it possible to replace the scissors 2 and select the most suitable scissors 2 depending on the situation. Furthermore, the tips 14 of the strawberry stems 13 can be smoothly removed from the opening 12.

[0025] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second container portion 5 is a square tube with one side open, and the open side functions as an opening 12 for removing the tip 14 of the strawberry stem 13. By making the second container portion 5 in this manner a square tube, the harvester 1 does not tip over even on flat ground and can stand on its own. In addition, the shape makes it easy for the user to hold, improving the stability of the handle.

[0026] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the area surrounding the cutout 7 of the first container portion 3 is a blade guard portion 10 that covers the blades of the scissors 2. This prevents the blades of the scissors 2 from coming into contact with the human body.

[0027] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the stems 13 are cut with scissors 2 instead of by hand, so the stems 13 to be cut can be cut without causing much shaking to the stems 13 of the strawberries surrounding the strawberry to be harvested. This prevents the surrounding strawberries from falling due to shaking.

[0028] The above describes an embodiment of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Various modifications of the present invention are possible within the scope of the claims. Below, configurations that differ from the above embodiment will be mainly described, and similar configurations will be assigned similar reference numerals and detailed description will be omitted.

[0029] (1) For example, the first container 3 has been described as having a rectangular tubular shape with one side open, but it may also have a polygonal tubular shape, an elliptical shape, or a spherical shape with one side open, and the specific shape is not limited. Similarly, the second container 5 has been described as having a rectangular tubular shape with one side open, but it may also have a polygonal tubular shape, an elliptical shape, or a spherical shape with one side open, and the specific shape is not limited.

[0030] (2) The handle portion of the scissors 2 may be configured as a lever, and the operation of the lever may be linked to the movement of the blade portion.

[0031] (3) The handle portion of the scissors 2 may be configured as a button type, and the operation of the button may be linked to the movement of the blade portion.

[0032] (4) Also, a sliding cover may be provided on the strawberry take-out opening 8 (opening 12) to provide a mechanism for closing the strawberry take-out opening 8.

[0033] (5) Furthermore, the second container portion 5 of the harvester 1 may be made of a soft material such as a vinyl bag instead of a hard material such as plastic, and may be configured to be bag-shaped so as to be able to store multiple strawberries. [Industrial Applicability]

[0034] The present invention can be applied as a harvester. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1 harvester 2 scissors 3 1st container section 4 Strawberry Containment Space 5 Second container section 6 Scissor storage space 7. Cutout 8 Strawberry removal opening 9 Scissor insertion slot 10 Blade guard 11 (1st container part) opening 12 (Second container part) opening 13 Strawberry Stem 14 Strawberry stem tip

Claims

1. A harvester used in harvesting strawberries, comprising: a first container portion having a scissors accommodation space for accommodating scissors blades and a notch for passing the stems of the strawberries; a second container portion having a strawberry accommodating space formed therein for accommodating the tip end of the strawberry stem passed through the notch; Equipped with A harvester characterized in that the first container section has an opening through which the scissors can be attached and detached to the scissors storage space, and the second container section has an opening through which the tips of the strawberry stems can be removed from the strawberry storage space.

2. The harvester according to claim 1, wherein the second container portion is a square tube having an opening on one side, and the opening on the one side functions as the opening for removing the tips of the strawberry stems.

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