Harvesting machine movement system

Abstract

The invention particularly relates to a harvesting machine movement system which reduces the frictional force and the vibration, noise and energy loss in the form of heat caused by the frictional force in the comb type fruit harvesting machine used in the harvesting of fruits such as olives, chestnuts and almonds, and which provides the fruit harvesting machine to be shaken and the fruits to be dropped by hitting the branches of the tree, and to extend the service life of the fruit harvesting machine.

Description

[0001] HARVESTING MACHINE MOVEMENT SYSTEM

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a harvesting machine movement system for reducing vibration, noise and energy loss caused by friction in a fruit harvesting machine.

[0004] The invention particularly relates to a harvesting machine movement system which reduces the frictional force and the vibration, noise and energy loss in the form of heat caused by the frictional force in the comb-type fruit harvesting machine used in the harvesting of fruits such as olive, chestnut and almond and which enables the fruit to be shaken and the fruits to be dropped by hitting the tree branches, and extends the service life of the fruit harvesting machine.

[0005] Known State of the Art

[0006] Fruit harvesting machines are used to facilitate and accelerate the harvesting process in the harvesting of fruits such as olives, chestnuts and almonds. The rod-shaped arms at the end of the fruit harvesting machines, which are classified as comb type, are driven by the motor on the machine and moved in a way to move closer and further away from each other. During the serial and repetitive movement of these arms, which are generally in flexible structure, it is ensured that the fruits on the branches of the tree are easily dropped to the ground by hitting the tree branches. In this way, the shaking of the tree branches is carried out without tiring the user and without damaging the tree branches, and the harvest is completed easily and quickly. In the existing fruit harvesting machines, a mechanical structure driven by a DC electric motor is used to move the said arms. However, due to this electric motor and mechanical moving structure used in the existing machines, vibration and noise occur as a result of the friction of the moving parts in the machine. While this vibration makes it difficult to use the machine for a long time, the noise generated causes discomfort to both the user and the environment. Furthermore, the machine heats up due to friction and energy loss occurs. In addition, as a result of the wear of the moving parts of the machine due to the effect of friction, the service life of the machine is shortened.

[0007] In a patent document numbered TR2022 / 010945, which is in the known state of the art, an olive shaking machine is described to increase the durability of the parts by forming the cam and the drive shaft, which are the parts that move the comb structure of the olive shaking machine and transmit the power, in a monolithic shape, and to ensure robust contacting. The system, which provides double bearing in order to prevent damage to the parts caused by vibration in olive shaking machines, includes upper cover, lower cover structuring with twin bearings with each other, drive shaft, comb and monolithic drive shaft, cam. At least two identical centring pins on both the right and left sides of the upper cover and lower cover are tightly connected with bolts to prevent damage to the parts by branches, leaves, dust and similar foreign materials or oil leaks during olive harvesting. The said document does not mention the solution to reduce the friction effect, vibration, noise and energy loss by improving the drive element.

[0008] As a result, it is related to a harvesting machine movement system that provides the reduction of friction force and vibration and noise due to friction force, reduction of heating problem and energy loss and prolongation of the service life of the machine in the comb type fruit harvesting / shaking machine used in fruit harvesting and which provides shaking and dropping of fruits by hitting the tree branches.

[0009] Purpose of Invention

[0010] The present invention relates to a harvesting machine movement system which fulfils the above- mentioned requirements, eliminates possible disadvantages and provides some additional advantages.

[0011] The main purpose of the inventive harvesting machine movement system is to obtain a harvesting machine movement system which reduces the frictional force by improving the drive and movement mechanism in the comb type fruit harvesting / shaking machine which is used in fruit harvesting and which provides the fruit to be shaken and the fruit to be dropped by hitting the tree branches.

[0012] Another purpose of the invention is to provide an efficient harvesting machine movement system which reduces the frictional force and the vibration and noise caused by the frictional force.

[0013] Another purpose of the invention is to obtain an efficient harvesting machine movement system, which reduces the heating problem and energy loss during the operation of the machine and extends the service life of the machine.

[0014] Another purpose of the invention is to obtain a healthy harvesting machine movement system that prevents the user and the environment from being adversely affected by the noise and vibration generated during the use of the machine and allows the user to use the machine comfortably for a long time. In order to achieve the above purpose in its most general form, the harvesting machine movement system, which is suitable for use with at least one fruit harvesting machine comprise at least one shaking element, at least one transport element, which provides that the movement of the fruit harvesting machine is obtained by the electromagnetic force effect and the friction effects are reduced, wherein; at least one force element, which is suitable for winding at least one wire on it, which provides electromagnetic force to be obtained depending on the direction of current passing through the wire; at least one movement element which provides the electromagnetic force to be converted into linear motion; at least one bearing element that provides the motion of the movement element to be limited on the extension axis; at least one connection element which provides the motions of the movement element to be transferred to the transport element.

[0015] The structural and characteristic features and all advantages of the invention will be more clearly understood by means of the figures given below and the detailed description written by making references to these figures, and therefore, the evaluation should be made by taking these figures and detailed description into consideration.

[0016] Figures to Help Understanding the Invention

[0017] In order to best understand the structure and advantages of the present invention, it should be evaluated together with the figures described below.

[0018] Figure 1 : A perspective view of the movement system of the inventive harvesting machine.

[0019] Part References

[0020] 1. Shaking element

[0021] 2. Transport element

[0022] 3. Force element

[0023] 4. Movement element

[0024] 5. Bearing element

[0025] 6. Connection element

[0026] 7. Transfer element

[0027] 8. Routing element

[0028] 9. Fixing element

[0029] A. Fruit Harvesting Machine Detailed Description of the Invention

[0030] In this detailed description, the preferred embodiments of the movement system of the harvesting machine according to the invention are described solely for the purpose of a better understanding of the subject matter and without any limiting effect.

[0031] The harvesting machine movement system whose the exemplary appearance is shown in figure 1 , is suitable for use with at least one fruit harvesting machine (A), that comprising at least one shaking element (1 ), preferably made of flexible material, preferably in the form of a rod, at least one transport element (2) connected with the shaking element (1 ), which provides the shaking element (1 ) to be carried and the movement to be transferred to the shaking element (1 ), and provides the movement of the fruit harvesting machine (A) to be obtained by the electromagnetic force effect and the friction effects on the machine (A) to be reduced, said harvesting machine movement system comprising at least one force element (3) which is suitable for current flow through it preferably in the form of a hollow cylinder, preferably in the form of a reel or coil, which is suitable for winding on at least one wire, preferably made of copper material, which provides electromagnetic force to be obtained by a magnetic field whose orientation changes depending on the direction of current passing through the wire; at least one movement element (4), preferably in the form of a rod or shaft, which passes through the force element (3) and extends towards the transport element (2), and which provides the force to be converted into linear motion by moving in two different directions on the direction of extension under the effect of the electromagnetic force obtained with the magnetic field whose orientation changes; at least one bearing element (5) which is connected with the movement element (4) in such a way as to allow frictionless movement, which provides the movement element (4) to be carried and the motion of the movement element (4) to be limited on the reaching axis; at least one connection element (6), preferably in elbow connection structure, which is connected with the movement element (4) and the transport element (2), which provides the motions of the movement element (4) to be transferred to the transport element (2) and helps to move the shaking element (1 ) together with the transport element (2).

[0032] In an exemplary embodiment of the harvesting machine movement system developed with the present invention, electromagnetic force is obtained by passing an electric current through the wire wound on the force element (3), creating a magnetic field at the centre of the force element (3) in an orientation varying depending on the direction of the current. By means of the effect of the electromagnetic force obtained, the movement element (4) extending in the force element (3) is enabled to move in two different directions on the axis of extension. During this motion, the movement element (4) is supported by means of the bearing element (5) in such a way that the motion of the movement element (4) is limited on the extension axis, and this bidirectional motion of the movement element (4) is transferred to the transport element (2) by means of the connection element (6). In this way, it is ensured that the transport element (2) and the shaking element (1 ) connected with the transport element (2) are also moved.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the said harvesting machine movement system comprises at least one transfer element (7) in connection with the said connection element (6) and the said transport element (2), which helps to transfer motion to said transport element (2) and allows angular movement.

[0034] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the said harvesting machine movement system comprises at least one routing element (8) in connection with the said transport element (2), which provides the movement of the said transport element (2) to be guided in such a way that the motion movement of said transport element (2) is an angular movement about an axis perpendicular to said axis of extension.

[0035] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the said harvesting machine movement system comprises at least one fixing element (9) which is connected with the said force element (3) and which provides the said force element (3) to be transported and / or fixed.

[0036] By means of the harvesting machine movement system developed with the present invention, the frictional force and the vibration and noise caused by the frictional force in the comb type fruit harvesting / shaking machine (A), which is used in fruit harvesting and which provides the fruit to be shaken and the fruit to be dropped by hitting the tree branches, are reduced. Furthermore, an effective, efficient and healthy harvesting machine movement system is obtained, which reduces the heating problem and energy loss caused by the friction, extends the service life of the machine (A) and reduces the discomfort caused to the user and the environment in long-term use of the machine.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A harvesting machine movement system suitable for use with at least one fruit harvester (A) which comprising at least one shaking element (1 ) for tapping the plant branches to shake the branches and to drop the fruit on the branches, and at least one transport element (2) in connection with said shaking element (1 ) for carrying said shaking element (1 ) and transferring the movement to said shaking element (1), and which provides the shaking of plant branches and the dropping of fruits on the branches quickly and without user contact, which provides the movement of said fruit harvesting machine (A) to be achieved by the electromagnetic force effect and the friction effects on the machine (A) to be reduced, characterised by comprising; at least one force element (3) in the form of a hollow cylinder, which is suitable for winding on at least one wire suitable for current passing through it, which provides electromagnetic force to be obtained with a magnetic field whose orientation changes depending on the direction of current flowing through the wire; at least one movement element (4) that passes through the said force element (3) and extends towards the said transport element (2), converting the force into linear motion by moving in two different directions on the direction of extension under the influence of the electromagnetic force obtained by the magnetic field of varying orientation; at least one bearing element (5), which is connected with said movement element (4) in such a way as to permit frictionless movement, which provides said movement element (4) to be transported and the movement of said travelling element (4) to be limited on the axis of extension;- at least one connecting element (6) which is connected with the said movement element (4) and the said transport element (2), which provides the movements of said movement element (4) to be transferred to said transport element (2) and which, helps to move the said shaking element (1 ) together with said transport element (2).

2. The harvesting machine movement system according to claim 1 , wherein; the said shaking element (1 ) is made of flexible material.

3. The harvesting machine movement system according to claim 1 , wherein the said shaking element (1 ) is in the form of a rod.

4. The harvesting machine movement system according to claim 1 , wherein the said wire is made of copper material.

5. The harvesting machine movement system according to claim 1 , wherein the said force element (3) has a reel or coil structure.

6. The harvesting machine movement system according to claim 1 , wherein the said movement element (4) has a rod or shaft structure.

7. The harvesting machine movement system according to claim 1 , wherein the said connection element (6) is in an elbow connection structure.

8. The harvesting machine movement system according to claim 1 , characterised by comprising; at least one transfer element (7) in connection with the said connecting element (6) and the said transport element (2), which helps in transferring movement to said transport element (2) and allows angular movement.

9. The harvesting machine movement system according to claim 1 , characterised by comprising; at least one routing element (8) in connection with the said transport element (2) which provides the movement of said transport element (2) to be guided in such a way that the movement of said transport element (2) is angular movement about an axis perpendicular to said axis of extension.

10. The harvesting machine movement system according to claim 1 , characterised by comprising; at least one fixing element (9) in connection with the said force element (3) and which provides said force element (3) to be transported and / or fixed.

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