JP2896973B2 - Plant harvesting equipment for vegetables and fruits - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a plant and fruit harvesting apparatus for cutting vegetables and fruits and cutting them from stems when they have grown to a desired size (thickness and length). .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, taking a cucumber as an example, cucumber is sorted and shipped based on differences in size (capacity), length, thickness, and degree of warpage. For example, they are classified into M type and L type according to their capacity. However, if they are too thin or too thick, they are not considered to be good products. Of course, even if the warp on the surface is damaged, it is not regarded as good.

[0003] Therefore, after harvesting, it must be strictly inspected and selected, and conversely, it must be raised so that it can be harvested as good as possible, and varieties improvement, growing methods, monitoring work and the like are strong. Have been.

On the other hand, in recent years, various agricultural studies have been advanced, and if it is desired to grow cucumbers in a desired shape, studies have been made that the cucumber should be cultivated in a capsule-shaped case having a desired shape.

[0005] However, it is very troublesome to put each growing cucumber in a case. In addition, when the harvest is near, the degree of growth of the cucumber in each capsule case is constantly monitored, and the cucumber grown in the case is fully filled. We have to find them one by one, carry cutting tools around, cut them from the stem and harvest them, so we are willing to attach and remove the capsule case, and think that it is not worth the cost of purchasing this capsule case And
It can be said that at present the groundbreaking results of research have not been widely spread.

In view of the above situation, the present inventor does not need such troublesome monitoring work or sorting and harvesting work to cut out a grown product, and can efficiently produce a good product with a uniform shape. We considered whether mass production could be harvested well, and completed the present invention that solved this.

That is, according to the present invention, by simply attaching a case body that regulates the shape, even if it is not monitored, it is automatically harvested one after another from the one that has grown to a desired shape. An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for harvesting plant fruits such as vegetables and fruits, which is excellent in practicality.

[0008]

The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0009] The components connected to the plant branch 1 such as branches and stems
The case body 3 which can store the plant fruit 2 on the way
This case is made into a predetermined shape that can regulate the shape of the real 2
The plant fruit 2 in the body 3 and the plant branch 1 are completely harvested.
A cutting mechanism A for separating and cutting is provided on the case body 3 and
The fruit 2 grows in the body 3 and has a shape suitable for harvesting.
And the cutting mechanism A is automatically cut off.
The harvest detection mechanism B is installed on the case body 3 and
Toko plant fruit growing above a predetermined length becomes TeiFutoshi of more
2 in the length direction that is the hanging direction of the plant nut 2
A moving unit (4) for moving is provided on the case body (3).
4 moves or moves a predetermined amount or more.
So that the cutting mechanism A is automatically cut off.
The case body 3 constitutes a detection mechanism B, and the case body 3 is
The plant growth direction tip side opposite to the base side where insertion is arranged
And the dividing part, and this dividing part is
And slide in the length direction, which is the hanging direction of
The case structure is connected so as to obtain
The present invention relates to an apparatus for harvesting plant fruits such as vegetables and fruits, which is characterized in that the moving section 4 is used.

A guide portion 5 is provided on the case body 3 at a position where the plant branch portion 1 is arranged, and a movable cutting portion 6 capable of cutting the plant branch portion 1 is provided on the guide portion 5 along the guide portion 5. An elastic portion 8 is provided so as to be movable and pushes and moves the movable cutting portion 6 by an elastic force. The movable cutting portion 6 moved back against the elastic force of the elastic portion 8 is locked and fixed at a movement start position. The movable lock mechanism 7 is provided so as to be locked and released freely, and when the movable lock mechanism 7 is released by the operation of the harvest detection mechanism B, the movable cutting section 6 is moved by the return elastic force of the elastic section 8 and the plant branch section Complete 1
Those relating to plant fruit harvesting apparatus, such as a claim 1 Symbol placement of vegetables and fruits, characterized by being configured the cutting mechanism A so as to cut disconnect the.

A connecting member 9 is provided for connecting the moving portion 4 to an unlocking portion 7A of the moving lock mechanism 7 of the cutting mechanism A. When the moving portion 4 moves, the connecting member 9 moves through the connecting member 9. 3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the lock release section 7A is pulled or pushed, and the movement lock mechanism 7 can be released.

The vegetable, fruit or the like according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 3 , wherein the case body 3 is divided and opened so that the plant nuts 2 housed therein can be taken out. The present invention relates to a plant harvesting device.

Further, when the fork branch 1 is cut by the cutting mechanism A, the suspension body can suspend and hold the case body 3.
The connecting part (17) for locking and connecting the (10) is provided on the case body (3) or on a part integrally formed with the case body (3), according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, and 4 . The present invention relates to a plant harvesting device for vegetables and fruits.

The apparatus according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 , wherein the case body 3 is a transparent body. It is.

[0015]

The plant fruit 2 grows to a size restricted by the shape of the case body 3, that is, for example, a fruit having an appropriate thickness and length. Immediately
In this case, the plant nut 2 is sufficiently thick to have the shape of the case body 3.
When it becomes too thick, the thickness of this plant fruit 2 is regulated to the case body 3.
Plant 2 grows in the length direction to be controlled
Becomes At the time when the plant has grown and grown to a sufficient length in this manner, the operating section of the cutting mechanism A is operated or the harvest detecting mechanism B is operated, whereby the cutting mechanism A is automatically operated, and the plant fruit 2 Is completely cut off and automatically harvested. Immediately
Crop and harvest as a plant fruit 2 of a certain thickness and length
But at least always be harvested in certain lengths
Becomes

That is , for example, when the plant nut 2 is going to grow beyond a predetermined length, the moving part 4 moves (the harvest detection mechanism B operates), and the cutting mechanism A operates to automatically harvest.
Specifically, the portion on the growth tip side slidably provided
The cutting section (moving section 4) moves, and the cutting mechanism A operates.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the movable cutting section 6 is locked and set to the starting position by the movable lock mechanism 7 against the elastic force of the elastic section 8, the operation of the harvest detecting mechanism B is started. When the movable lock mechanism 7 is released, the movable cutting section 6 moves along the guide section 5 by the return elastic force of the elastic section 8, and the movable cutting section 6 completely separates and cuts the plant branch 1 and the case body. The plant nuts 2 are harvested in the state where they are stored in the container 3.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the release of the movement lock mechanism 7 of the cutting mechanism A by the operation of the harvest detection mechanism B is performed by the connecting body 9.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it becomes easy to open the case body 3 to store the plant nuts 2 and to open the harvested fruits 2 again after harvesting.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, after harvesting, the case body 3 containing the plant nuts 2 does not fall to the ground, and
Is suspended and held. For example, if this hanging body 10 is attached to the side, when it is harvested, the plant fruits 2 like a swing can be obtained.
The contained case body 3 swings to the side and is suspended and held.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the plant nuts 2 in the case body 3 also receive sunlight and do not hinder the growth, and the growth condition can be seen.

Accordingly , vegetables such as cucumbers and eggplants can be automatically harvested without monitoring one after another, and without monitoring, only those grown to a certain size and grown in a desired shape one after another. Automatic harvesting is possible.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The drawing shows an example of an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the cultivation of cucumber, and is a growing fruit 2 connected to a stem 1, that is, has not yet grown to a desired size. The case body 3 that can accommodate the cucumbers 2 is formed in a predetermined shape that can regulate the shape of the plant nut 2.

In the present embodiment, specifically, the thickness and length are determined to be appropriate, and the shape is set to be a little along with the best product.

By setting the shape of the case body 3, the cucumber 2 grows in this area, and grows in a restricted manner to the best shape. Because it grows and is harvested, there is less trauma.

Further, in this embodiment, the case body 3 is made of a transparent resin material so as to reduce the weight, receive sunlight from the outside so as not to hinder the growth, and to improve the peripheral surface. A ventilation hole 11 is provided to improve air permeability, and a drain hole is provided at the lower end so that dew and rainwater can flow out.

In the present embodiment, the case body 3 is formed in a capsule shape capable of completely fitting and storing the cucumber 2, and is formed so as to be divided and opened right and left from a vertically divided edge.
The cucumber 2 is configured to be easily stored and removed, and an insertion port 18 into which the stem 1 is inserted is provided at the upper end.

Further, a cutting mechanism A for cutting the plant nut 2 and the fork part 1 in the case body 3 at the time of harvesting is provided at the upper end of the case body 3.

The cutting mechanism A is configured as follows.

A tubular guide portion 5 is provided laterally at an upper end position of the case body 3 on which the stem 1 is disposed.

The guide section 5 is provided with a movable cutting section 6 which can cut the stem 1 guided from the outside (top) to the inside (bottom) so as to be movable along the guide section 5. This moving cutting section 6
Has a cutter blade attached to the moving part.

An elastic portion 8 which pushes and moves the movable cutting portion 6 by an elastic force is provided in the guide portion 5 on the outer side.

The handle 15, which is provided vertically above and below the movable cutting section 6, is pulled along the guide groove 16 of the guide section 5, and the movable cutting section 6 resists the elastic force of the elastic section 8. A movable lock mechanism 7 for returning and moving to lock the movable cutting section 6 at the movement start position is provided so as to be unlocked.

The moving lock mechanism 7 has a movable cutting section 6 provided with a locking arm 12 which can be flexibly moved on the guide section 5.
A locking claw portion 13 is provided on the locking portion 12 and the locking claw portion 13 is locked and locked in a locking hole 14 opened in the guide portion 5. The locking claw 13 is disengaged from the locking hole 14 to be unlocked by bending the locking claw 13.

That is, when the harvest detecting mechanism B is operated to release through the lock releasing section 7A, the movable cutting section 6 is moved by the return elastic force of the elastic section 8 so that the stem 1 can be cut. The cutting mechanism A is configured.

The moving section 4 of the harvest detecting mechanism B and the unlocking section 7A of the moving lock mechanism 7 of the cutting mechanism A
(Locking arm 12) is provided, and when the moving portion 4 moves, the unlocking portion 7A is pulled through the connecting member 9 and the locking claw portion 13 is moved by the engagement. Stop hole 14
It is configured such that the movement lock mechanism 7 can be released further by being disengaged.

Next, a description will be given of a harvesting detection mechanism B for automatically detecting the fact that the plant nut 2 has grown in the case body 3 and has become a shape suitable for harvesting, and the cutting mechanism A is automatically cut off.

When the cucumber 2 grows to a predetermined size, that is, in this embodiment, a predetermined length or more, a moving portion 4 which is pushed and moved by the growing tip of the cucumber 2 is provided in the case body 3, and the moving portion 4 is provided. By moving more than a predetermined amount,
The harvesting detection mechanism B is configured so that the cutting mechanism A performs an automatic cutting operation.

More specifically, the distal end (lower side) in the growth direction opposite to the base end (upper side) of the case body 3 in which the stem 1 is inserted and disposed is divided, and the dividing portion is formed. Are connected to each other so as to be slidable with respect to the base portion.

Further, the dividing portion (moving portion 4) and the unlocking portion 7A (locking arm 12) are connected by a connecting body 9, and the cucumber 2 grows and finally hits the bottom of the dividing portion. When the dividing portion is pushed downward, the connecting body 9 is pulled downward, the locking arm 12 is pulled downward, and the locking arm 12 is pulled.
The 12 locking claws 13 are disengaged from the locking holes 14, and the cutting mechanism A is operated to move the moving cutting section 6 by the return elastic force of the elastic section 8 to cut the stem 1 and automatically harvest.

Therefore, the cutting mechanism A is automatically activated one after another from those grown to a predetermined length without any monitoring, and the cucumbers 2 are automatically harvested.
Is grown in a predetermined shape by the case body 3, so that all of the products are uniform in shape and good, and an innovative harvesting device is obtained.

In the case of manual operation, the cutting mechanism A is operated by pulling the connecting member 9 or pushing the locking claw portion 13, so that this portion becomes the operating portion in the first aspect of the present invention. .

The case body 3 is provided with a connecting portion 17 for locking and connecting the suspension body 10 for suspending and holding the case body 3.

Therefore, the cutting mechanism A causes the plant branch 1
When is cut, each case body 3 is suspended and held by the suspension body 10 without dropping to the ground. For example, if the suspension body 10 is attached aside, it is automatically moved aside when harvested. If a device for further moving and collecting the hanging body 10 is provided, the harvested cucumbers 2 can be automatically transported to the warehouse in a state where the harvested cucumbers 2 are stored in the case body 3. It is possible to construct an extremely convenient harvesting system that can be easily harvested and transported without damaging the 2.

Although the present embodiment has been described by taking a cucumber as an example of the plant fruit 2, the present invention can be similarly applied to various vegetables and fruits, and the structure of each part can be designed according to the plant fruit 2 to be applied. Accordingly, the specific configurations of the cutting mechanism A and the harvest detecting mechanism B can be appropriately designed.

Further, it is also possible to project a pattern on the vegetation 2 in the case body 3 by applying a transparent or non-transmissible pattern to the case body 3. This is an epoch-making plant fruit harvesting device for vegetables and fruits, which makes it possible to widely disseminate the research results of the growth control of the plant fruits 2 by case.

[0047]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, plant nuts can be regulated by the shape of the case body, for example, can be regulated to a fruit having an appropriate thickness or length. By simply operating the operating part, the cutting mechanism is automatically activated and the plant fruits are automatically harvested, so there is no need to carry a cutting tool to harvest as in the past, and also ensure that the plant is preset It is an innovative plant fruit harvesting device for vegetables and fruits that can cut the root of the fruit accurately. In other words, the plant nut can be regulated by the shape of the case body, for example, it can be regulated to an appropriate thickness and length, and at the time when the plant has grown in this way, the harvest detection mechanism is activated, thereby automatically cutting. Since the mechanism is activated and the plant nuts are automatically harvested, the proper shape is automatically obtained without the need for cumbersome monitoring work as in the past and the cumbersome sorting and harvesting work of cutting out what has grown into a predetermined shape. The harvested fruits are harvested one after another, making it an extremely innovative plant harvesting device for vegetables and fruits, which can harvest well-formed products without any hassle.

Therefore, according to the present invention, for example, when a plant nut is going to grow to a predetermined size or more, the moving unit moves (the harvest detection mechanism is activated), the cutting mechanism is activated, and the harvest is automatically performed. It is a configuration that can easily realize a plant seed harvesting device that exhibits an effect, and is excellent in mass productivity. That is,
The cutting part (moving part) on the growth tip side slidably provided moves, and the cutting mechanism operates, so that the plant seed harvesting device exhibiting the above-described effects can be easily realized, and mass production can be achieved. Also excels.

In particular, the present invention only grows in the case body.
The growth along the body shape of the case
A case that grows in the length direction after growing to the thickness of the body diameter
It is unified to the standard shape determined by the body, but the present invention
Then, the growth of this length must be longer than the specified length
, The automatic disconnection is performed. That is,
The dividing part (moving part) on the growth tip side provided freely
It moves and the cutting mechanism is activated.
It is configured to cut using long growth power
）) After all, it can be grown to standard size in both thickness and length.
This plant may be completely cut off at this point
Because it is released and cut, the plant nuts inside the case are collected.
It is good to check the growth condition and remove it from the stem
Not required. Therefore, plant fruits always standardized to a certain standard
Plant fruits such as vegetables and fruits that can be fully harvested
It becomes a harvesting device.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, if the movable cutting portion is locked and set to the starting position by the movable lock mechanism against the elastic force of the elastic portion, the movable cut portion is actuated by the harvest detecting mechanism. When the lock mechanism is released, the movable cutting portion moves along the guide portion by the return elastic force of the elastic portion, and the plant cutting portion is cut and harvested by the movable cutting portion. It is a configuration that can easily realize a plant harvesting device that can be used, and is excellent in mass productivity.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the release of the moving lock mechanism of the cutting mechanism by the operation of the harvest detection mechanism is performed by the connecting body, so that the structure can be further simplified and the mass productivity is improved.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is easy to open the case body to store the plant fruits, and to open the case body again after harvesting to take out the case body.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, after harvesting, the case body containing the plant fruit does not fall to the ground, but is suspended by the hanging body, thereby providing a more practical plant fruit harvesting device.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the plant fruit in the case also receives sunlight, does not hinder the growth, and the growth condition can be seen, so that the plant fruit harvesting device is more practical. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front sectional view of a main part in a use state of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan sectional view of a main part of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a front sectional view of a main part at the time of cutting in a use state of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory perspective view showing a state in which a base portion and a dividing portion of the case body of the present embodiment are disassembled.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory plan sectional view showing that the case body of this embodiment is divided and opened.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Plant branch part 2 Plant fruit 3 Case body 4 Moving part 5 Guide part 6 Moving cutting part 7 Moving lock mechanism 7A Unlocking part 8 Elastic part 9 Connecting body 10 Hanging body 17 Connecting part A Cutting mechanism B Harvest detection mechanism

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] (1) a component connected to a plant branch such as a branch or a stem.
A case body that can store long-standing plant fruits
Constructed into a predetermined shape that can regulate the shape, and inside this case body
Plant fruit and the plant branch are completely separated and cut at the time of harvest
Cutting mechanism is provided in the case body, and plant nuts
Detecting that it has grown and has become a shape suitable for harvesting,
A harvest detection mechanism that automatically cuts the cutting mechanism
And the plant nuts are more than the specified thickness and more than the specified length
When it grows, it is pushed by this plant fruit
A moving part that moves in the length direction
The moving part moves or moves by a predetermined amount or more.
So that the cutting mechanism operates automatically.
The harvest detection mechanism is configured in the case body, the case body is the plant
Plant growth direction end opposite to the base end where the fork is inserted
The end is separated from the end, and this cut is used as the base.
On the other hand, slide in the length direction, which is the hanging direction of the plant fruits
The case is connected so that it can be
An apparatus for harvesting plant fruits such as vegetables and fruits, which is a moving unit . 2. A guide portion is provided on the case body at a position where the plant branch is arranged, and a movable cutting portion capable of cutting the plant branch is provided on the guide portion so as to be movable along the guide portion. An elastic part that pushes and moves the cutting part by elastic force is provided, and a moving lock mechanism that locks and locks the moving cutting part returned and moved against the elastic force of this elastic part at the movement start position is lockable and unlockable. The cutting mechanism is configured such that the moving lock mechanism is released by the operation of the harvest detection mechanism, whereby the movable cutting section moves by the return elastic force of the elastic section, and the plant branch can be completely cut off and cut. plant fruit harvesting apparatus, such as a claim 1 Symbol placing vegetables and fruits characterized. 3. A connecting body for connecting the moving section and an unlocking section of a moving lock mechanism of the cutting mechanism is provided, and when the moving section moves, the unlocking section is pulled or pulled via the connecting body. 3. The apparatus for harvesting plant fruits such as vegetables and fruits according to claim 2, wherein the apparatus is configured to be pushed and the movement lock mechanism can be released. 4. The vegetable fruits such as vegetables and fruits according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 3, wherein the case body is divided and opened so that the vegetable fruits stored therein can be taken out. Harvesting equipment. 5. A connecting portion that locks and connects a hanging body capable of suspending and holding the case body when the plant branch is cut by the cutting mechanism is provided on the case body or a portion integrally formed with the case body. Claims 1, 2,
The apparatus for harvesting plant fruits such as vegetables and fruits according to any one of claims 3 and 4 . 6. The method of claim 1, 2, 3, 4, characterized in that the transparent body the case body, plant fruit harvesting device, such as vegetables and fruits according to any one of 5.