JPS621879Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a fruit collecting receptacle used when collecting fruits such as melons.

The present applicant has previously provided cultivation of fruit plants such as melons as shown in FIG. That is, in this case, a plurality of substantially arch-shaped supports 4, 4, etc. are erected in the ridges 10 of the field, and a fruit plant support net shelf 5 formed in a net shape with a hard or semi-hard synthetic resin material is attached to each support 4. , 4...A shelf for cultivating fruit plants is formed by attaching it to the top, and melons etc. planted on one side of the ridge 10 are allowed to grow so that the vines 6 and stems follow the fruit plant support net shelf 5. be. Here, as the fruit 7 such as melon grows and increases its weight, the fruit 7 hangs down from the mesh 8 of the fruit plant support net shelf 5 due to its own weight as shown in FIG. 2a, and in this state. Fruit 7 grows as shown in Figure 2b. That is, in this case, the fruit 7 is supported by the fruit plant support net shelf 5 with the vines 6 and stems caught in the frame 9 of the mesh 8 of the fruit plant support net shelf 5, and no strings or the like are attached. The fruit 7 can be supported in a hanging state without the need for using or tying the fruit 7 together. However, in this case, the height H of the fruit plant support net shelf 5 is approximately 70 cm, so when collecting the fruits 7 hanging down below the fruit plant support net shelf 5, Since it is not possible for a person to enter and use scissors, he uses remote-operated long scissors 11 as shown in FIG. 6
It is necessary to collect the fruit 7 by separating it from the stem. However, in this case, since the fruit 7 hangs down below the fruit plant support net shelf 5, when the fruit 7 is separated from the vine 6 and the stem using the scissors 11, the fruit 7 falls to the ground. There was a risk that the fruit 7 would be damaged, and that the fruit 7 would sometimes develop cracks and lose its commercial value.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the object thereof is to provide a fruit collecting holder that can collect fruits separated with scissors without damaging them and is easy to handle. It is.

That is, the present invention provides a fruit collection receptacle in which a fruit bowl 2 with an open top is provided at one end of a rod 1 that is bent downward in a substantially dogleg shape, and a grip portion 3 is formed at the other end of the rod 1. The above object has been achieved by means of the present invention, and the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to examples.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show an embodiment of the fruit collecting holder according to the present invention, which is formed by providing a fruit bowl 2 at one end of a rod 1 and a gripping part 3 at the other end. The body 1 is formed into a diamond shape in plan view by a pair of dogleg-shaped stick pieces 1a, 1a. Each of the rod pieces 1a of this rod body 1 is bent downward in a dogleg shape, and the bent portion serves as a grounding portion 12. The fruit bowl 2 is formed into a substantially hemispherical shape with an open top surface.
A cushion layer 13 made of soft foamed resin or the like is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the cushion. The fruit 7 is collected using the fruit collecting receptacle formed as described above, and the scissors 11 for separating the fruit 7 from the vines 6 and stems are the sixth type.
Something like the one shown in the figure can be used. This device has a fixed blade 15 and a movable blade 16 at one end of a long rod 14, and a handle 17 and a lever 1 at the other end of the long rod 14.
8 is provided, and by grasping the handle 17 and pulling the lever 18, the wire passed through the long rod 14 is pulled and actuated to rotate the movable blade 16, and a cutting operation is performed between the fixed blade 15 and the movable blade 16. It was designed so that it could be done.

Therefore, when collecting fruits 7 such as melons grown on the rack for fruit plant cultivation as shown in FIG. Or the end opening in the width direction (first
Insert the fruit collecting receptacle under the fruit plant support net shelf 5 from arrow B in the figure, and hold the fruit 7 in the fruit bowl 2 as shown in FIG.
1, the fruit 7 is separated from the vines 6 and stems, and the fruit 7 is taken out by holding the fruit 7 in the fruit bowl 2 and pulling out the fruit collecting receptacle from below the fruit plant support net shelf 5. be. Here, the fruit collecting holder is used with the grounding part 12 of the rod 2 placed on the ground, as shown in FIG. Even though the weight of the fruit 7 is supported by the ground contact part 12, even weak women and children can easily handle it. When it is moved up and down, the fruit bowl 2 can also be raised and lowered using the grounding part 12 as a fulcrum, and the height h of the fruit bowl 2 above the ground can be adjusted, and the height of the fruit 7 hanging down from the fruit plant support net shelf 5 can be adjusted. The fruit 7 can be received in the fruit bowl 2 according to the situation.

In addition, if the cushion layer 13 is provided on the inner surface of the fruit bowl 2 as shown in the above embodiment, the fruit 7 can be received in the fruit bowl 2 without damaging the fruit 7, and the stem By forming the body 1 into a bifurcated shape with a pair of rod pieces 1a, 1a,
The grounding parts 12, 12 of the fruit collecting holder are capable of being supported on the ground in a stable state by being in contact with the ground at two points.

As mentioned above, by using the fruit collecting receptacle according to the present invention, it is possible to collect fruit without causing the fruit to fall to the ground, and it is possible to collect fruit without damaging the fruit. Moreover, the fruit collecting receptacle according to the present invention is formed by providing a fruit bowl with an open top at one end of a rod that is bent downward in a substantially dogleg shape, and providing a gripping portion at the other end of the rod. Since the bent lower end of the rod is grounded on the ground, the fruit collecting holder can be supported, and the weight of the fruit received in the fruit bowl can be supported by this part. The tool does not require any force to operate and is easy to handle, and by moving the grip at one end up and down, the position of the fruit bowl can be raised and lowered using the bent lower end of the rod as a fulcrum, To easily receive fruits in a fruit bowl according to the height of the fruits even if the heights of the fruits are different.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the cultivation state of a fruit plant, Figs. 2a and b are enlarged perspective views showing the state of supporting the same fruit, Fig. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 4 Figures a and b are a front sectional view and a top view of the same, FIG. 5 is a front view of the same in use, and FIG. 6 is a front view of the scissors used in the same. 1 is a rod, 2 is a fruit bowl, and 3 is a grip.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A fruit collecting holder comprising a fruit bowl with an open top surface provided at one end of a rod bent downward into a substantially dogleg shape, and a grip portion formed at the other end of the rod.