JPH11168948A - Net for receiving and collecting droppings from tree and its use - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a net for receiving and collecting droppings from a tree, capable of automatically collecting the droppings from the tree at one place in a state hardly damaging the droppings and without being interfered with weeds. SOLUTION: This net for receiving and gathering droppings for a tree is obtained by forming a trunk insertion hole 20 in the center of a net sheet, disposing fixing ropes 12, 13 on the periphery of the net sheet, forming a notch 21 between the outer peripheral edge of the net sheet and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk insertion hole 20, and suitably disposing connection means 211, 212 on both the edges of the notch so that both the edges of the notch 21 may be connected or separated with the connection means 211, 212.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a net for collecting and collecting fallen objects for trees and a method of using the same, and more particularly to collecting and collecting fruits such as plums, chestnuts and other fruits which need to be harvested in large quantities. It is used when collecting pruned branches in pruning or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when harvesting fruits that need to be harvested in large quantities, such as plum nuts and chestnut nuts, several vinyl sheets or the like are spread around the trunk without gaps, and the fruit The fruits were dropped and collected in one place.

[0003]

However, in such a conventional method, since a plurality of vinyl sheets are used, the fruits are easily spilled when collected in one place, and are collected manually. Therefore, there is a disadvantage that it takes time and effort to collect, and since the vinyl sheet is laid directly on the ground, there is a disadvantage that the fruit of the dropped plum is easily damaged. Furthermore, since the weeds extend from between the sheets, the weeds hinder the gathering of the fruits on the sheet, and from this point, the work of gathering the fruits is troublesome. did.

An object of the present invention is to eliminate these disadvantages.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, in a net for collecting and receiving fallen objects for trees according to the present invention, a trunk fitting insertion hole is formed inside a net sheet and a periphery of the net sheet is formed. A mounting rope is provided in
In addition, a cut is formed between the outer peripheral edge of the net sheet and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole, and connecting means are appropriately provided at both ends of the cut, and the connecting means forms the cut. Since it is possible to connect both ends and release this connection, in a state where the connecting means is released and the cut is released, the trunk fitting hole is externally fitted to a tree trunk, After that, if the cut means is connected by the connecting means, and the mounting rope is connected to an appropriate position, the one net sheet is installed around the trunk in a state away from the ground, and from the tree. Can be collected on the net sheet while absorbing the impact of the drop by the elasticity of the net sheet.

[0006] If a fastening rope is installed at the inner peripheral end of the trunk fitting hole in the net sheet, and the diameter of the trunk fitting hole can be adjusted by the fastening rope, When the trunk fitting hole is externally fitted to the trunk of the tree, the outer peripheral edge of the trunk and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole closely adhere to each other with almost no gap. As a result, it does not invade between the inner periphery of the trunk fitting hole and the harvesting work efficiency.

In addition, a height adjusting rope is installed between an installation portion of the mounting rope in the net sheet and an inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole, and the height adjusting rope is attached to the net sheet. And one end of the height adjusting rope is fixed to the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting insertion hole, and the other end of the height adjusting rope is connected to the outer peripheral end of the net sheet. If it extends so as to protrude from the edge, it is possible to adjust the height, the inclination angle, etc. of the net sheet according to the position where the end of the installation portion of the mounting rope in this height adjustment rope is connected. It is possible to properly correspond to a place where a net for collecting fallen objects for trees is installed.

In addition, a supporting rope is provided so as to surround the trunk fitting hole in the net sheet, and the supporting rope is appropriately inserted into a net of the net sheet. If one end of the number of pulling ropes is connected and the other end of the pulling rope is extended so as to protrude from the outer peripheral edge of the net sheet, the pulling rope is pulled to pull the supporting rope, By changing the inclination of the net sheet, the ume or the like dropped on the net sheet can be moved to the periphery of the net sheet. Further, by pulling the net sheet 10 intermittently and reciprocating the net sheet 10, the plum fruit can be moved to the periphery of the net sheet based on the law of inertia.

Further, in the method of using the fallen tree receiving and collecting net for trees according to the present invention, a trunk fitting hole is formed inside the net sheet, and a mounting rope is provided around the net sheet. A notch is formed between the outer peripheral edge of the net sheet and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole, and appropriate connecting means are interposed at both ends of the notch. In the fallen object collecting net for trees capable of connecting and disconnecting the tree, the trunk fitting hole is inserted into the tree in a state where the connecting means is released and the cut is released. Externally fitted to a portion of the trunk remote from the ground, and then connecting both edges of the cut by the connecting means; and
Since the attachment rope is appropriately connected to the attachment member in a state where the net sheet is away from the ground, falling objects are absorbed by the elasticity of the net sheet and the impact of the fall is absorbed, so that the dropped object is hardly damaged. It is.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, taking as an example a case where the present invention is installed on a plum tree. FIG. 1 is a plan view of a tree for collecting falling objects for trees according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view in use, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. In this example, a plum tree was taken as a tree, but it can be used for all other trees, for example, a tree of fruits in general, and a plant to be pruned. .

In FIG. 1, M is a harvesting net according to the present invention (corresponding to the "tree for collecting falling objects for trees" of the present invention), and 10 is its net sheet. Are peripheral ropes, which are fitted in a zigzag mesh on the outer periphery of the net sheet 10. Are mounting ropes, which are portions of the peripheral ropes 11, 11,... Extending from the net sheet 10. Also, 13,1
Reference numerals 3,... Denote attachment ropes installed in the middle of the peripheral rope. The functions of these mounting ropes 12, 13 will be described later.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a trunk insertion hole,
It is formed at approximately the center of ten. The trunk insertion hole 20 is a portion where a trunk of a tree T (see FIGS. 2 and 3) from which fruits are to be harvested is inserted.

A notch 21 is formed between the trunk fitting hole 20 and the outer peripheral edge of the net sheet 10. For this reason, the tree T can be accommodated in the trunk fitting hole 20 by expanding the cut 21 so as to surround the plum tree T.

Reference numeral 201 denotes a fastening rope which is woven at the inner peripheral end of the trunk fitting hole 20. Then, both ends thereof extend to both ends of the notch 21, and if the two ends are tied together in a state where the protruding portion is pulled, the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole 20 around the tree T is formed. It can be fixed in a state where it is positioned with almost no gap.

Reference numeral 211 denotes a slide fastener, which is installed in a state interposed between the cuts 21. By operating the slider of the slide fastener 211, the cuts 21 can be connected or disconnected. Are connecting ropes, which are attached to both ends of the cut 21, respectively. Therefore, by connecting a pair of connecting ropes 212 at both ends of the cut 21, the cut 21
Can be connected or the connection can be broken by breaking the connection. The slide fastener
211 and the set of connecting ropes 212, 212 can be used simultaneously or independently.
The slide fastener 211 and / or the pair of connecting ropes 212, 212 correspond to the "connecting means" of the present invention.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a height adjusting rope, which is stretched between the installation portion of the mounting rope 12 in the net sheet 10 and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole 20. . One end of the height adjusting rope 30 is connected to the trunk fitting hole 20.
And is appropriately inserted in a zigzag manner in the mesh of the net sheet 10, so-called braided, and the other end extends outward from the installation portion of the attachment rope 12. The height, the inclination angle, and the like of the net sheet 10 can be adjusted by the connecting position of the other end of the height adjustment rope 30 (the installation part side of the attachment rope 12).

Reference numeral 40 denotes a supporting rope, which is looped around the outer periphery of the trunk insertion hole 20 in the net sheet 10. The support rope 40 is appropriately inserted in a zigzag manner in the net of the net sheet 10 and is in a state of being knitted. , 41,... Are pulling ropes, one ends of which are connected to the supporting rope 40. And this pulling rope 41,41,
Are extended so as to protrude from the outer peripheral edge of the net sheet 10. By pulling the pulling ropes 41, 41,. Can be moved. Also, pull intermittently,
By reciprocating the net sheet 10, based on the law of inertia, the actual plums P, P,.
Can be moved to the peripheral edge of the net sheet 10.

In forming the trunk insertion hole 20, as shown in FIG. 4, the plurality of fan-shaped pieces 29, 29,... Are cut by cutting the net sheet 10 radially (for example, in a cross shape). Is formed, and the fan-shaped pieces 29, 29,... Are bent inward to form the trunk-fitting insertion hole 20, so that the trunk-fitting insertion hole 20 can be easily formed.

Next, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a description will be given of a method of using the fallen tree receiving / collecting net for trees configured as described above.

First, piles 51 are driven around a tree T such as a plum tree at appropriate intervals. Then, the net sheet 10
With the notch 21 in the open position, the trunk fitting hole
20 is externally fitted to a portion of the trunk of T, such as a plum tree, away from the ground. Thereafter, the protrusions at both ends of the tightening rope 201 are pulled to tie the two ends of the tightening rope 201 in a state where there is no gap between the tree T and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole 20. Thereafter, the slide fastener 211 is operated and the pair of connecting ropes 212 are connected, and the cuts 21 are connected to form a flat sheet.
At the same time, the ropes for attachment ropes 12, 13 are bound to the piles (corresponding to the “attachment members” of the present invention) 51, 51,... While the net sheet 10 is separated from the ground. Then, the other end of the height adjusting rope 30 (the installation portion side of the mounting rope 12) is tied to an appropriate position of the piles 51, 51,. Adjust

After that, the tree T is hit or shaken with a stick to drop the plum fruits P, P,... Onto the net sheet 10. Then, the pulling ropes 41, 41,.
By pulling the support rope 40, the inclination of the net sheet 10 is changed, or it is intermittently pulled, and the net sheet 10 is reciprocated. .. Are moved to the periphery of the net sheet 10, and the operator harvests the same.

[0022]

In the net for collecting fallen objects for trees according to the present invention, a trunk fitting hole is formed inside the net sheet, a mounting rope is provided around the net sheet, and the net sheet is provided. A notch is formed between the outer peripheral edge of the notch and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole, and connecting means are appropriately interposed at both ends of the notch, and the connecting means connects the both ends of the notch. Since the connection can be released, the trunk fitting hole is externally fitted to the trunk of the tree in a state where the connection means is released and the cut is released, and then the connection means is released. If the notch is connected by connecting, and the connecting rope is connected to an appropriate position, the one net sheet is installed around the trunk in a state away from the ground, and the falling object from the tree, Previous While absorbing the impact of the drop by the elasticity of the net sheet, in which can be collected received in the net sheet.

Therefore, if this tree for collecting falling objects for trees is used, falling objects from trees can be automatically collected on one net sheet in one place without being easily damaged. The work efficiency of collecting and collecting falling objects from trees is improved. Furthermore, since a space is interposed between the net sheet and the ground, the weeds do not protrude from between the sheets, and therefore, the weeds hinder the collection of falling objects on the sheet as in the conventional case. Therefore, the work efficiency of the work of collecting the fruits is also improved from this point.

If a tightening rope is installed at the inner peripheral end of the trunk fitting hole in the net sheet, and the diameter of the trunk fitting hole can be adjusted by the tightening rope, When the trunk fitting hole is externally fitted to the trunk of the tree, the outer peripheral edge of the trunk and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole closely adhere to each other with almost no gap. As a result, it does not invade between the inner periphery of the trunk fitting hole and the harvesting work efficiency.

Further, a height adjusting rope is installed between the installation portion of the mounting rope in the net sheet and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole, and the height adjusting rope is attached to the net sheet. And one end of the height adjusting rope is fixed to the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting insertion hole, and the other end of the height adjusting rope is connected to the outer peripheral end of the net sheet. If it extends so as to protrude from the edge, it is possible to adjust the height, the inclination angle, etc. of the net sheet according to the position where the end of the installation portion of the mounting rope in this height adjustment rope is connected. It is possible to properly correspond to a place where a net for collecting fallen objects for trees is installed.

Further, a supporting rope is provided so as to surround the trunk fitting hole in the net sheet, and the supporting rope is appropriately inserted into a net of the net sheet. If one end of the number of pulling ropes is connected and the other end of the pulling rope is extended so as to protrude from the outer peripheral edge of the net sheet, the pulling rope is pulled to pull the supporting rope, By changing the inclination of the net sheet, plums or the like dropped on the net sheet can be moved to the peripheral edge of the net sheet 10. Further, by pulling the net sheet intermittently and reciprocating the net sheet, the fruit of the plum can be moved to the periphery of the net sheet based on the law of inertia.

Further, in the method of using the fallen tree receiving and collecting net for trees according to the present invention, a trunk fitting insertion hole is formed inside the net sheet, and a mounting rope is provided around the net sheet. A notch is formed between the outer peripheral edge of the net sheet and the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole, and appropriate connecting means are interposed at both ends of the notch. In the fallen object collecting net for trees capable of connecting and disconnecting the tree, the trunk fitting hole is inserted into the tree in a state where the connecting means is released and the cut is released. Externally fitted to a portion of the trunk remote from the ground, and then connecting both edges of the cut by the connecting means; and
Since the attachment rope is appropriately connected to the attachment member in a state where the net sheet is away from the ground, falling objects are absorbed by the elasticity of the net sheet and the impact of the fall is absorbed, so that the dropped object is hardly damaged. It is.

Thus, the quality of the harvested fruit is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a net for collecting falling objects for trees according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view in a use state.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram of another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 M… Harvesting net (net for collecting fallen objects for trees) 10… Net sheet 12… Mounting rope 13… Mounting rope 20… Trunk insertion hole 201… Fastening rope 21… Notch 211… Slide fastener (connection) Means) 212… Connecting rope (connecting means) 30… Height adjusting rope 40… Supporting rope 41… Pulling rope 51… Pile (mounting member)

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A trunk insertion hole is formed inside a net sheet, a mounting rope is provided around the net sheet, and an outer peripheral edge of the net sheet and an inner periphery of the trunk insertion hole are provided. A notch is formed between the edges, and a connecting means is interposed at both ends of the notch as appropriate, and the connecting means can connect or disconnect both ends of the notch for trees. A net for collecting falling objects. 2. The net for collecting fallen objects for a tree according to claim 1, wherein a tightening rope is provided at an inner peripheral end of the trunk fitting hole in the net sheet, and the trunk is formed by the tightening rope. A tree for collecting falling objects for trees, wherein the diameter of the insertion hole is adjustable. 3. The falling object receiving net for trees according to claim 1, wherein a height adjusting rope is provided between an installation portion of the mounting rope in the net sheet and an inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting hole. The height adjusting rope is appropriately inserted into the mesh of the net sheet, and one end of the height adjusting rope is fixed to the inner peripheral edge of the trunk fitting insertion hole. A falling object receiving net for trees, wherein the other end of the adjusting rope is extended so as to protrude from an outer peripheral edge of the net sheet. 4. A net for collecting fallen objects for trees according to claim 1, wherein a supporting rope is provided so as to surround the trunk fitting hole in the net sheet, and the supporting rope is meshed with the net sheet. It is characterized in that it is fitted appropriately, and one end of a required number of pulling ropes is connected to the supporting rope, and the other end of the pulling rope is extended so as to protrude from the outer peripheral edge of the net sheet. A collection net for falling objects for trees. 5. A trunk fitting insertion hole is formed inside the net sheet, a mounting rope is provided around the net sheet, and an outer peripheral edge of the net sheet and an inner periphery of the trunk fitting hole are provided. A notch is formed between the edges, and a connecting means is interposed at both ends of the notch as appropriate, and the connecting means can connect or disconnect both ends of the notch for trees. In the falling object collecting net, in a state where the connecting means is released and the cut is released,
The trunk fitting hole is externally fitted to a part of the trunk of the tree away from the ground, and then the both ends of the cut are connected by the connecting means, and the mounting is performed with the net sheet away from the ground. A method for using a fallen object receiving and collecting net for trees, wherein a rope for connecting trees is appropriately connected to a mounting member.