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WO1999034660A1
WO1999034660A1 PCT/ES1999/000002 ES9900002W WO9934660A1 WO 1999034660 A1 WO1999034660 A1 WO 1999034660A1 ES 9900002 W ES9900002 W ES 9900002W WO 9934660 A1 WO9934660 A1 WO 9934660A1
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Leonardo Ara Cajal
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01D—HARVESTING; MOWING
    • A01D46/00—Picking of fruits, vegetables, hops, or the like; Devices for shaking trees or shrubs
    • A01D46/24—Devices for picking apples or like fruit
    • A01D46/247—Manually operated fruit-picking tools

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  • the object of the present invention relates to a device for the collection of fruit, which contributes to the function to which it is intended, several advantages that will be reported later, apart from others inherent in its organization and constitution.
  • This method is preferred for the collection of fruit in optimal conditions, intended for table consumption, there are other systems applicable in the canning industry or juices, based on vareo, trunk vibration, disgrace to the tree and fruit , which is caught on canvases spread on the ground, around the tree.
  • the petitioner of the present invention has conceived a device for harvesting fruit directly from the tree, which advantageously supplements the known manual methods, does not damage the tree, and provides the fruit with an optimal treatment, equivalent in its delicacy to the manual.
  • the device that is recommended consists of a tube of lightweight and optionally telescopic material, provided at its distal end with prehensile means of the fruit, connected with actuating means located at the proximal end of said tube, which in turn it is the grip end of the device.
  • the described organization is applicable to pick fruit from tall trees or that are located in places of difficult access, not requiring the use of stairs, which simplifies the process and eliminates the risk of operator falls.
  • Figure 1. Represents the fruit collecting device in longitudinal view, with the prehensile means in the open position.
  • Figure 2. It is a view similar to the previous one, in which the device presents the prehensile means in a closed position.
  • a device for the collection of fruits consisting of an elongated structure, generally designated by (1), and composed of one or more tubes of light material, optionally telescopic, can be seen in order to adapt its length at the height or distance of the fruit.
  • One of the ends of its structure (1) presents the prehensile means of the fruit, consisting of several fingers (2), of plastic material, provided with a convenient shape and size, depending on the use to which the tool is intended.
  • the said fingers (2) open or close as a lever (3), located at the other end of the structure (1) is operated.
  • This lever (3) and fingers (2) are related by a tow (4), which transmits the movements of the lever to the fingers.
  • the tow (4) is guided inside the tubular structure (1).
  • the structure (1) has two handles for gripping, designated by (5) and (6).

Abstract

The fruit harvesting device is comprised of an elongate telescopic structure consisting of light material elements. The device is provided at its distal end with gripping means (2) which are actuated from the proximal end by appropriate means (3). The prehension means (2) are comprised of various equidistant extensions which are hinged to one common extremity. The actuation means (3) intended to actuate the various extensions or fingers of the prehension means (2) are comprised of a lever connected to a cable (4) which extends longitudinally inside the structure (1).

Description

DISPOSITIVO PARA IA RECOLECCIÓN DE FRUTA DEVICE FOR FRUIT COLLECTION
D E S C R I P C I Ó ND E S C R I P C I Ó N
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION
El objeto de la presente invención se refiere a un dispositivo para la recolección de fruta, que aporta a la función a la que se destina, varias ventajas que se consignarán más adelante, aparte de otras inherentes a su organización y constitución.The object of the present invention relates to a device for the collection of fruit, which contributes to the function to which it is intended, several advantages that will be reported later, apart from others inherent in its organization and constitution.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Los procedimientos actuales conocidos para la recogida de la fruta directamente del árbol se remontan a tiempos antiguos, y básicamente consisten en arrimar escaleras al árbol para que los operarios puedan acceder a la copa y ramas altas.The current known procedures for collecting the fruit directly from the tree date back to ancient times, and basically consist of approaching stairs to the tree so that operators can access the glass and tall branches.
Este método es el preferente para la recolección de la fruta en condiciones óptimas, destinada para el consumo de mesa, existiendo otros sistemas aplicables en la industria conservera o zumos, basados en el vareo, vibrado del tronco, funesto para el árbol y para el fruto, que es cogido sobre lienzos extendidos en el suelo, alrededor del árbol.This method is preferred for the collection of fruit in optimal conditions, intended for table consumption, there are other systems applicable in the canning industry or juices, based on vareo, trunk vibration, disgrace to the tree and fruit , which is caught on canvases spread on the ground, around the tree.
Conforme lo expuesto, resulta evidente que los procesos de recolección actuales son antieconómicos, por el excesivo personal que requieren y por su lentitud, en el primero de los casos y al propio tiempo arriesgado para los operarios que deben encaramarse por las escaleras y trabajar en condiciones de precario equilibrio. En el segundo de los casos reseñado, ese producen daños irreparables en el árbol y en el fruto, por lo que el destino de estos últimos se limita a mercados especificos en los que no es necesario un fruto de primera calidad.In accordance with the above, it is evident that the current collection processes are uneconomic, due to the excessive staff they require and due to their slowness, in the first case and at the same time risky for the operators that must be perched on the stairs and work in conditions of precarious balance. In the second of the cases reviewed, that produce irreparable damage to the tree and the fruit, so the destiny of the latter is limited to specific markets in which a premium fruit is not necessary.
SUMARIO DE LA INVENCIÓNSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
El peticionario de la presente invención ha concebido un dispositivo para la recolección de fruta directamente del árbol, que suple ventajosamente los métodos manuales conocidos, no daña el árbol, y proporciona al fruto un trato óptimo, equivalente en su delicadeza al manual.The petitioner of the present invention has conceived a device for harvesting fruit directly from the tree, which advantageously supplements the known manual methods, does not damage the tree, and provides the fruit with an optimal treatment, equivalent in its delicacy to the manual.
En lineas generales, el dispositivo que se preconiza, consta de un tubo de material ligero y opcionalmente telescópico, provisto en su extremo distal de unos medios prensiles del fruto, conectados con unos medios de actuación localizados en el extremo proximal de dicho tubo, que a su vez es el extremo de asido del dispositivo.In general, the device that is recommended consists of a tube of lightweight and optionally telescopic material, provided at its distal end with prehensile means of the fruit, connected with actuating means located at the proximal end of said tube, which in turn it is the grip end of the device.
La organización descrita es aplicable para coger fruta de los árboles altos o que se encuentran situados en lugares de dificil acceso, no siendo necesario el empleo de escaleras, con lo cual se simplifica el proceso y se elimina el riesgo de caidas de los operarios.The described organization is applicable to pick fruit from tall trees or that are located in places of difficult access, not requiring the use of stairs, which simplifies the process and eliminates the risk of operator falls.
La presente invención ofrece las ventajas que se han descrito anteriormente, además de otras que se deducirán fácilmente del ejemplo de realización que se describe más detalladamente a continuación para facilitar la comprensión de las características expuestas precedentemente, dando a conocer al mismo tiempo diversos detalles y acompañándose a la presente memoria, a tal fin, unos dibujos en los que tan solo a titulo de ejemplo y no limitativo del alcance de la presente invención, se representa un caso práctico del objeto de la misma.The present invention offers the advantages that have been described above, in addition to others that will be easily deduced from the exemplary embodiment described in more detail below to facilitate the understanding of the characteristics set forth above, making it known various details and accompanying herein, for this purpose, drawings in which only by way of example and not limiting the scope of the present invention, a practical case of the object thereof is represented.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOSBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
La figura 1.- Representa el dispositivo recogedor de frutos en vista longitudinal, con los medios prensiles en posición abierta.Figure 1.- Represents the fruit collecting device in longitudinal view, with the prehensile means in the open position.
La figura 2.- Es una vista similar a la anterior, en la cual el dispositivo presenta los medios prensiles en posición cerrada.Figure 2.- It is a view similar to the previous one, in which the device presents the prehensile means in a closed position.
REALIZACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNREALIZATION OF THE INVENTION
Haciendo referencia a las figuras, se aprecia en su realización un dispositivo para la recolección de frutos, constituido por una estructura alargada, designada en general por (1), y compuesto por uno o más tubos de material ligero, opcionalmente telescópicos, para poder adecuar su longitud a la altura o distancia del fruto.Referring to the figures, a device for the collection of fruits, consisting of an elongated structure, generally designated by (1), and composed of one or more tubes of light material, optionally telescopic, can be seen in order to adapt its length at the height or distance of the fruit.
Uno de los extremos de su estructura (1), presenta los medios prensiles del fruto, constituidos por varios dedos (2), de material plástico, provistos de una forma y tamaño convenientes, en función del uso a que se destine el útil.One of the ends of its structure (1), presents the prehensile means of the fruit, consisting of several fingers (2), of plastic material, provided with a convenient shape and size, depending on the use to which the tool is intended.
Los referidos dedos (2), se abren o cierran según se acciona una palanca (3) , situada en el otro extremo de la estructura (1) . Esta palanca (3) y los dedos (2), se encuentran relacionados por una sirga (4), que transmite los movimientos de la palanca a los dedos. La sirga (4), se encuentra guiada en el interior de la estructura (1), tubular.The said fingers (2), open or close as a lever (3), located at the other end of the structure (1) is operated. This lever (3) and fingers (2), are related by a tow (4), which transmits the movements of the lever to the fingers. The tow (4), is guided inside the tubular structure (1).
La estructura (1), dispone de dos empuñaduras para su asido, designadas por (5) y (6).The structure (1) has two handles for gripping, designated by (5) and (6).
El accionado de la palanca (3), produce el cierre de los dedos (2) , sobre el fruto elegido, sujetándolo lo suficiente para permitir su arranque.The actuation of the lever (3), produces the closing of the fingers (2), on the chosen fruit, holding it sufficiently to allow its start.
La maniobra de accionamiento de la palanca (3) , se realiza con la propia mano de sujeción de la empuñadura (5) , en tanto que la otra mano se aplica sobre la empuñadura (6), que permite el equilibrado de la estructura (1), durante el trabajo.The maneuver of actuation of the lever (3), is carried out with the own hand of subjection of the handle (5), whereas the other hand is applied on the handle (6), that allows the balance of the structure (1 ), during work.
Al cesar la presión manual sobre la palanca (3) , esta retorna automáticamente a su posición de reposo, produciéndose la apertura de los dedos (2) , que liberan el fruto.When the manual pressure on the lever (3) ceases, it automatically returns to its resting position, producing the opening of the fingers (2), which release the fruit.
La presente invención, dentro de su esencialidad, puede ser llevado a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a titulo de ejemplo en la descripción, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba. Podrá, pues, construirse en cualquier forma y tamaño con los materiales más adecuados por quedar todo ello comprendido en el espíritu de las reivindicaciones. The present invention, within its essentiality, can be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example in the description, and to which the protection sought will also be achieved. It may, therefore, be constructed in any shape and size with the most appropriate materials, as all of this is included in the spirit of the claims.

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R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S
1.- Dispositivo para la recolección de fruta, caracterizado esencialmente por estar constituido por una estructura alargada telescópica (1), compuesta por uno o más tubos de material ligero, provista en su extremo distal de unos medios prensiles (2), para el agarre y arranque del fruto, en tanto que en el extremo proximal, existen unos medios de accionamiento (3), de os antedichos, y unos medios de sujeción (5) y (6), de la estructura (1).1.- Device for the collection of fruit, essentially characterized by being constituted by an elongated telescopic structure (1), composed of one or more tubes of light material, provided at its distal end with prehensile means (2), for the grip and starting the fruit, while at the proximal end, there are drive means (3), of the above, and fastening means (5) and (6), of the structure (1).
2.- Dispositivo para la recolección de fruta, conforme la reivindicación anterior, caracterizado porque los medios prensiles (2) , están constituidos por un extremo común, que presentan una posición de reposo abierta que determina una cavidad receptora del fruto, y una posición funcional cerrada en torno a dicho fruto.2. Device for the collection of fruit, according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the prehensile means (2), are constituted by a common end, which have an open resting position that determines a receiving cavity of the fruit, and a functional position closed around said fruit.
3.- Dispositivo para la recolección de fruta, conforme las reivindicaciones 1 y 2, caracterizado porque los medios de accionamiento de los dedos (2) , están constituidos por una palanca (3), relacionada con los aludidos dedos a través de una sirga (4), que se extiende longitudinal e interior a la estructura tubular (1) .3. Device for harvesting fruit, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the means for actuating the fingers (2), are constituted by a lever (3), related to the aforementioned fingers through a serpent ( 4), which extends longitudinally and internally to the tubular structure (1).
4.- Dispositivo para la recolección de fruta, conforme las reivindicaciones precedentes, caracterizado porque los medios de asido de la estructura (1), están constituidos por dos empuñaduras4. Device for collecting fruit, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the gripping means of the structure (1) are constituted by two handles
(5) y (6), situadas en sucesión sobre el extremo proximal de dicha estructura (1) , disponiéndose contiguo a la empuñadura (5) , el soporte para la articulación de la palanca (3) , que se extiende sobre aquella. (5) and (6), located in succession on the proximal end of said structure (1), being arranged adjacent to the handle (5), the support for the lever articulation (3), which extends over it.
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