ES1069420U

ES1069420U - Clarifying device for fruit trees (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Info

Publication number: ES1069420U
Application number: ES200802651U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Jesus Caballero Aragones
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-12-29
Filing date: 2008-12-29
Publication date: 2009-03-16
Anticipated expiration: 2018-12-29
Also published as: ES1069420Y

Abstract

Clareador device of fruit trees, that being destined to eliminate surplus of flowers of the branches of the trees and also some fruits, is characterized because it includes a tool provided with an upper head (2) where it is fixed by its extreme sections a strong tensioned nylon thread (3) in cantilever, through which some of the flowers and/or fruits of the fruit trees are removed. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Dispositivo clareador de árboles frutales.Fruit tree clearing device.

Object of the invention

La presente invención, tal y como se expresa en el enunciado de esta memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un dispositivo clareador de árboles frutales que sirve para el proceso de clareado de flores y frutos, de manera que por sus características no daña ni al fruto ni a las hojas del árbol.The present invention, as expressed in the statement of this specification refers to a clearing device for fruit trees used for the process of clearing of flowers and fruits, so that by their characteristics does not harm the fruit or the leaves of the tree.

El proceso de clareado se realiza para mejorar el calibre de los frutos de cada árbol, eliminando los excedentes de flores en cada rama o una vez van surgiendo los frutos eliminando los calibres más pequeños o los que están demasiado juntos.The clearing process is done to improve the caliber of the fruits of each tree, eliminating surpluses of flowers on each branch or once the fruits arise eliminating the smallest gauges or those that are too together.

Así pues, el objeto de la invención es una herramienta que permite reducir el esfuerzo físico considerablemente y a su vez reduce la mano de obra necesaria para esta labor aproximadamente en torno a un 70%.Thus, the object of the invention is a tool that reduces physical effort considerably and in turn reduces the labor needed to this work approximately around 70%.

Background of the invention

En la actualidad, en los árboles frutales, la eliminación y arranque de excedentes de flores y la eliminación de algunos frutos según van surgiendo por ser más pequeños o estar demasiado juntos, se viene realizando este proceso directamente con las manos, resultando este proceso muy entretenido y dificultoso, aparte de mancharse las manos al tocar directamente esos frutos y flores.At present, in fruit trees, the elimination and removal of surplus flowers and the elimination of some fruits as they arise because they are smaller or too much together, this process is being carried out directly with hands, resulting in this very entertaining and difficult process, apart from staining your hands by directly touching those fruits and flowers.

Description of the invention

Con el fin de alcanzar los objetivos y evitar los inconvenientes mencionados en los apartados anteriores, la invención propone un dispositivo clareador de árboles frutales que consiste en una herramienta manual que se caracteriza porque comprende un mango ergonómico para sujetar con una mano, mango que incluye medios para que esa mano no resbale y así asegurar una mayor operatividad de la herramienta.In order to achieve the objectives and avoid the drawbacks mentioned in the previous sections, the invention proposes a clearing device for fruit trees that it consists of a manual tool that is characterized because It includes an ergonomic handle to hold with one hand, handle that includes means so that that hand does not slip and thus ensure a greater operability of the tool.

La herramienta incorpora además un característico cabezal solidario de un extremo del mango, de manera que dicho cabezal presenta una configuración en forma de "U", cuyos extremos están afectados de orificios enfrentados por donde pasan los extremos de un resistente hilo tensado, fijado mediante unas pinzas cónicas que mantienen esa tensión constante en el hilo.The tool also incorporates a characteristic solidarity head of one end of the handle, so that said head has a "U" shaped configuration, whose ends are affected by holes facing where pass the ends of a strong tensioned thread, fixed by conical tweezers that maintain that constant tension in the thread.

Los medios para evitar el resbalamiento de la mano cuando se sujeta la herramienta con la mano consisten sencillamente en una superficie rugosa acorde con los dedos de la mano, superficie rugosa establecida en correspondencia con unos bajo-relieves.The means to prevent slipping of the hand when holding the tool by hand consist simply on a rough surface consistent with the fingers of the hand, rough surface set in correspondence with ones low reliefs.

Con esta disposición descrita, es evidente la aplicación de la herramienta, de manera que sujetando la misma con la mano por su mango se procede a la eliminación práctica y cómoda de flores y frutos del árbol frutal correspondiente mediante el hilo tensado fijado en los extremos del cabezal de la herramienta.With this arrangement described, the application of the tool, so that holding it with the hand by its handle proceeds to practical and comfortable disposal of flowers and fruits of the corresponding fruit tree through tensioned thread fixed at the ends of the head of the tool.

La herramienta concebida de la invención es ligera y al mismo tiempo muy resistente para la comodidad para la que se usa. Por ello el material ideal serán plásticos duros, excepto el PVC ya que mismo se degrada con el sol fácilmente.The conceived tool of the invention is lightweight and at the same time very resistant for comfort for that is used Therefore the ideal material will be hard plastics, except PVC since it degrades easily with the sun.

De esta forma se abarata su fabricación siendo fácil su venta, destacándose además que la herramienta de la invención se fabricará en colores que destaquen en el campo para evitar su pérdida.In this way its manufacturing is cheaper being easy to sell, also emphasizing that the tool of the invention will be manufactured in colors that stand out in the field for Avoid your loss.

A continuación para facilitar una mejor comprensión de esta memoria descriptiva y formando parte integrante de la misma se acompañan unas figuras en las que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado el objeto de la invención.Next to facilitate a better understanding of this descriptive report and being an integral part of the same accompany some figures in which with character illustrative and not limiting the object of the invention.

Brief description of the drawings

Figura 1.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva del dispositivo clareador de árboles frutales, objeto de la invención.Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of the clearing device of fruit trees, object of invention.

Figura 2.- Muestra una vista en alzado del dispositivo de la invención.Figure 2.- Shows an elevation view of the device of the invention.

Description of the preferred embodiment

Considerando la numeración adoptada en las figuras, el dispositivo clareador de árboles frutales se determina a partir de un mango ergonómico (1) de uno de cuyos extremos arranca un cabezal en forma de "U" 2 en cuyas ramas se fija un resistente hilo de nylon 3 mediante unos elementos de pinza cónica 4 que aseguran la tensión de dicho hilo de nylon 3. Para ello, en los extremos de las ramas 8 del cabezal 2 existen unos orificios pasantes y enfrentados 5 donde se introducen las porciones iniciales de las pinzas cónicas por el lado exterior de tales orificios pasantes 5.Considering the numbering adopted in the figures, the clearing device of fruit trees is determined from an ergonomic handle (1) of one of whose ends starts a "U" shaped head 2 on whose branches a sturdy nylon 3 thread using tapered clamp elements 4 which ensure the tension of said nylon thread 3. To do this, in the ends of the branches 8 of the head 2 there are holes interns and facing 5 where portions are introduced initials of the conical tweezers on the outer side of such through holes 5.

Preferentemente el cabezal 2 forma un ángulo que puede variar entre 30 y 45º con respecto al mango ergonómico 1, el cual incorpora un área rugosa 6 acorde con los dedos de la mano del usuario para evitar resbalamientos y afianzar así el agarre de la herramienta. Dicho área rugosa podría comprender un bajo-relieve para conseguir un mayor afianzamiento en la sujeción y agarre de la herramienta de la invención.Preferably the head 2 forms an angle that it can vary between 30 and 45º with respect to the ergonomic handle 1, the which incorporates a rough area 6 according to the fingers of the hand of the user to avoid slipping and thus secure the grip of the tool. Said rough area could comprise a low-relief to get a better grip in the holding and gripping of the tool of the invention.

La unión del mango 1 con la cabeza 2 incorpora unas aletas laterales de refuerzo 7.The union of the handle 1 with the head 2 incorporates side reinforcement wings 7.

Preferentemente el calibre mínimo del mango será de unos 3 cm mientras que su longitud mínima será de unos 15 cm hasta un máximo de 20 cm. Estas medidas permiten su comodidad de uso. Además, cabe señalar que el mango termina en forma de "U" en el que a una distancia de 3 cm (distancia mínima para que pueda pasar en el proceso de clareado las flores o frutos) se sitúa el hilo de nylon tensado de unos 8 cm de longitud y 0,6 mm de grosor mínimo (este grosor es para evitar el efecto cortante, el cual dañaría la hoja del árbol). El hilo de nylon se introduce en el cabezal por los orificios enfrentados 5 que tendrán un diámetro entre 1,5 a 2 mm (permiten introducir unos grosores de hilo de nylon superiores al indicado) y en sus extremos exteriores al inicio de las pinzas cónicas 4 con el objeto de hacer tope y mantener tensado el hilo de nylon 3.Preferably the minimum gauge of the handle will be about 3 cm while its minimum length will be about 15 cm up to a maximum of 20 cm. These measures allow your comfort of use. In addition, it should be noted that the handle ends in a "U" in which at a distance of 3 cm (minimum distance so you can pass in the process of clearing the flowers or fruits) the tensioned nylon thread about 8 cm long and 0.6 mm thick minimum (this thickness is to avoid the cutting effect, which would damage the tree leaf). The nylon thread is introduced into the head through the facing holes 5 that will have a diameter between 1.5 to 2 mm (allow the introduction of nylon wire thicknesses higher than indicated) and at its outer ends at the beginning of the conical tweezers 4 in order to butt and hold tight the nylon thread 3.

Claims

1. Fruit tree clearing device, that being destined to eliminate surplus flowers from tree branches and also some fruits, it is characterized because it comprises a tool provided with a top head (2) where a strong nylon thread is fixed at its end sections tensioning (3) in cantilever, through which some of the flowers and / or fruits of fruit trees.

2. Fruit tree clearing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tensioned nylon thread (3) is fixed at the ends of a pair of branches (8) that are part of the head (2).

3. Clareador device of fruit trees, according to claim 2, characterized in that the nylon thread (3) is fixed at its ends to the branches (8) of the head (2) by means of conical tweezers (4) that stop in the outer edges of opposite holes (5) of the branches (8) and through which the end sections of the nylon wire (3) are introduced.

4. Clearing device for fruit trees, according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the head (2) comprises a "U" shaped structure in whose branches (8) the nylon thread (3) is fixed.

5. Clearing device for fruit trees, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the head is attached to an ergonomic handle (1).

6. Fruit tree clearing device according to claim 5, characterized in that the ergonomic handle (1) includes a low-relief area (6) adapted to the fingers of the user's hand.

7. Fruit tree clearing device according to claim 6, characterized in that the low-relief area (6) has a rough surface.

8. Clearing device for fruit trees according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the joint of the handle (1) and head (2) includes reinforcing fins (7).

9. Fruit tree clearing device according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the head (2) forms an angle less than 90 ° with respect to the ergonomic handle (1).