JPH1027A - Branch trimmer for fruit plant and trimming of branch on culture of fruit plant - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a branch-trimming tool for a fruit plant, capable of being rapidly set to the fruit tree and capable of reducing a labor required for the trimming work, and to provide a method for trimming the branches of the fruit plant on the culture of the fruit plant. SOLUTION: This branch-trimming tool A1 for a fruit plant is provided with a setting tool 1 formed from a synthetic resin. The setting tool 1 is formed from a bar having a circular cross section in a ring-like shape partially notched to from an opened part 2. The inside of the setting tool 1 is used as a receiving part 3. Spherical stoppers 10 are formed at both the ends of the setting tool 1 on the side of the opened part 2. The ends of four hanging strings 4 are ties and connected to the setting tool 1. The connecting parts of the hanging strings 4 are shifted to a place near to one of the stoppers 10.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a branching implement for fruit plants and a branching method in cultivation of fruit plants. More particularly, the present invention relates to a fruit plant trimming tool that can be quickly attached to a fruit plant and reduce labor required for work, and a branching method in cultivation of a fruit plant.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the cultivation of fruit plants such as eggplants, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc., it is necessary to make the branches and vines grow without difficulty, and to prevent the fruits from breaking or breaking due to their weight when they set. Plant pruning tools are used. FIG. 5 shows the structure and use state of a conventional general branching tool. This branching device has hooks 8 at both ends of a hanging string 80 of a required length.
As shown in the figure, one hook 81 is hooked on a branch 83 of a plant from below, a hanging string 80 is wound around an upper wire 84, and the other hook 8 is attached.
The branch 83 is suspended by hanging the suspension string 80 on the branch 2.

[0003]

However, the conventional branching tool as described above has the following problems. That is, as can be seen from the figure, the conventional branching device must use the same number of branches as the branching. However, in normal house cultivation and the like, a large number of fruit plants are cultivated, and it takes a lot of labor and time to attach branching tools to all of them. In particular, this work must be carried out while the fruit plants are not yet growing sufficiently, and the worker is forced to squat down or lean forward for a long time, making the work extremely labor intensive. Become.
In addition, as the number of used branching tools increases, the cost for purchasing the tools increases.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems. In cultivation of fruit plants such as eggplants, tomatoes and cucumbers, when arranging branches and vines, the plants can be easily and quickly attached to the fruit plants. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fruit plant branching tool that can reduce the physical burden on a person and a method for fruit plant branching using the same. Further, the present invention also provides a fruit plant branching device that can reduce the number of fruit plant branching devices required per one fruit plant to reduce the cost for purchase, and a method of branching fruit plants using the same. The purpose is to:

[0005]

Means of the present invention taken to achieve the above object are as follows. According to the first aspect, the present invention provides a branching device for fruit plants, comprising: a fitting to be fitted into a main trunk of a fruit plant; and a required number of suspension strings attached to the fitting. The fitting device is a branching device for a fruit plant, comprising: a housing portion for accommodating a main trunk of a fruit plant; and an opening portion communicating with the housing portion.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the size of the accommodation portion of the fitting device is such that the minimum interval is set within a range of 30 mm to 45 mm. Tool.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the width of the open portion of the fitting is set within a range of 10 mm to 20 mm. It is.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a branching method for cultivating a fruit plant, wherein the fitting of the branching device for a fruit plant according to the first, second or third aspect of the present invention is performed by using Attaching the hanging string attached to the fitting to the branch of the fruit plant in a spiral shape; attaching the leading end of the hanging string to an overhead wire to suspend the branch. Hanging and arranging the direction of the branches.

The shape of the fitting is, for example, a ring shape in which an opening is formed by cutting out a part of the fitting, or a thin plate having a housing portion and an opening portion in various shapes described later. But,
It is not limited to these. In addition, as a material of the fitting, metal, synthetic resin, wood, paper, cloth, nonwoven fabric, a material containing them, or a composite material is used. In addition, from the viewpoint of the treatment after use, it is desirable that the material can be incinerated.

The shape of the accommodation portion of the fitting is, for example, a circular shape, an elliptical shape, a polygonal shape, or the like. If the minimum spacing of the housing parts is less than 30 mm, after the plant is attached when the main trunk is still small in diameter, it will be larger than the minimum spacing of the housing parts when the main trunk grows, and the main trunk will fit. May be fastened with clothing and inhibit fruit growth. In addition, if the interval between the housing portions exceeds 45 mm, after mounting on the main trunk, there is more play than necessary with the main trunk, and the fitting position is not stable.

If the width of the open part of the fitting is less than 10 mm, the growth of the plant is not sufficient, and it is necessary to fit when the main trunk is still thin, so that the main trunk may be damaged. There is. If the width of the open portion exceeds 20 mm, there is a concern that the open portion may be detached from the main trunk even after being fitted to the main trunk. In other words, in both cases, the period during which the fitting can be fitted to the main trunk is extremely limited, which hinders the work and is not practical.

(Operation) For example, in the cultivation of eggplant,
When the outer shape of the main trunk has grown slightly smaller than the width of the open part of the fitting, the fitting of the fruit plant branching implement is fitted to the main trunk. In a state where the fitting is hung on the main trunk, each suspension string is wound in a spiral along each branch extending from the main trunk. Then, the leading end side of each hanging string is attached to an overhead line laid above the fruit plant, and the branch is suspended to adjust the direction of the branch.

As described above, since the branches of the fruit plant are suspended by the suspending strings, even if the fruits are fruited on the branches, it is possible to prevent the branches from being broken due to the weight of the fruits. Fruit can be harvested at an easy height. Further, the fitting of the fitting to the main trunk is very simple as described above, and the branch portion can be easily suspended by the later hanging string, so that quick work is possible. Furthermore, by appropriately setting the number of hanging strings attached to the fittings according to the cultivation situation of the fruit plant, it is also possible to perform branching of all branches of one fruit plant with one branching tool. Becomes

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a branching implement for fruit plants according to the present invention. The branching implement for fruit plants according to the present embodiment is for cultivating eggplant. The fruit plant branching implement A1 includes a fitting 1 formed of a synthetic resin. The fitting 1 is formed in a ring shape in which a cross-sectional shape is formed of a rod having a circular shape, and a part of the fitting is cut out to form an open portion 2. An inner portion of the fitting 1 is a housing portion 3. Further, spherical stoppers 10 are provided at both ends of the fitting 1 on the side of the opening 2. The stopper 10 prevents the hanging string 4 described below from coming off easily, and also serves as a hook portion that makes it difficult for the hanging string 4 to come off when fitted to the main trunk of the fruit plant in use.

[0015] Four hanging strings 4 are connected to the fitting 1 so as to bend at one end. The connecting portion of the suspension string 4 is shifted near one stopper 10 as shown in the figure. The hanging string 4 is formed by knitting a synthetic resin fiber. The dimensions of each part of the fruit plant branching implement A1 in this embodiment are as follows. The inner diameter of the housing part 3 is 40 mm, the diameter of the rod body of the fitting 1 is 2 mm, the width of the open part 2 is 17 mm, and the length of the suspension string 4 is 1.7 m. The dimensions of each part are not limited to those described above, and may be appropriately changed depending on the type of the target plant.

(Operation) FIG. 2 is an enlarged explanatory view of a main part showing a use state of the fruit plant branching tool shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an overall view showing a use state of the fruit plant branching tool shown in FIG. FIG. The operation of the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. For example, in the cultivation of eggplant, the fitting 1 is fitted to the main trunk 5 when the outer shape of the main trunk 5 has grown slightly smaller than the width of the opening 2 of the fitting 1.

As described above, the connecting portion of the hanging string 4 is slightly shifted laterally in the fitting 1 so that the fitting 1 is hooked on the main trunk 5 by pulling up the hanging string 4. In this state, each suspension string 4 is wound in a spiral along four branches 6 extending from the main trunk 5. Then, a plurality of overhead wires 7 in which the tip side of the hanging string 4 is erected above the eggplant.
, The branch 6 is suspended, and the direction of the branch 6 is adjusted.

As described above, since the eggplant branches 6 are each suspended by the hanging string 4, even if fruit is fruited on the branches 6, the branches 6 can be prevented from breaking due to the weight thereof. Fruits can be harvested at a height that is easy to work with. Further, the fitting of the fitting 1 to the main trunk portion 5 is extremely simple, and the hanging of the branch portion 6 by the later hanging string 4 can be easily performed, so that quick work is possible.
Further, by appropriately setting the number of the hanging strings 4 attached to the fitting 1 according to the cultivation situation of the target fruit plant, one branching tool can trim all branches of one fruit plant. Can also be performed.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the branching device for fruit plants according to the present invention. The fitting 1a of the branching implement A2 for fruit plants is formed of a rigid synthetic resin plate. The fitting 1a has a square outer shape, and the accommodation portion 3a has a circular shape. The opening 2a is formed corresponding to the center of one side of the outer part. The suspension string 4a is connected to one end of a hole 10 provided at a corner of the fitting 1a. The operation is almost the same as that of the above-described fruit plant branching implement A1, and a description thereof will be omitted. Note that the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims.

[0020]

The present invention has the above configuration and has the following effects. (A) According to the fruit and plant branching implement of the present invention, in the cultivation of eggplants and the like, the weight of the fruit is fruited on the branch by suspending the branch and adjusting the direction of the branch. The branch can be prevented from breaking, and the fruit can be harvested at a height that is easy to work. Further, the fitting of the fitting to the main trunk is very simple, and the branch portion can be easily suspended by the later hanging string, so that quick work is possible.

(B) By properly setting the number of hanging strings attached to the fittings according to the cultivation situation of the fruit plant, the entire branch of one fruit plant is trimmed with one trimming tool. It is also possible. Accordingly, the cost for purchasing the branching implement for fruit plants can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a branching implement for fruit plants according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged explanatory view of a main part showing a use state of the branching implement for fruit plants shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an overall explanatory diagram showing a use state of the fruit plant branching implement shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the fruit plant trimming tool according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a structure and a use state of a conventional branching implement for fruit plants.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A1 Branching device for fruit plants 1 Fitting device 10 Stopper 2 Opening portion 3 Housing portion 4 Hanging string 40 holes A2 Fruiting plant branching device 1a Fitting device 2a Opening portion 3a Housing portion 4a Hanging string

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A branching tool for fruit plants, comprising: a fitting (1) fitted into a main trunk of the fruit plant; and a required number of hanging straps (4) attached to the fitting (1).
The fitting device (1) has a housing portion (3) for accommodating a main trunk of a fruit plant, and an opening portion (2) communicating with the housing portion (3). A branching tool for fruit plants. 2. The fruit according to claim 1, wherein the size of the housing portion (3) of the fitting (1) is set such that a minimum interval is in a range of 30 mm to 45 mm. Twigs for plants. 3. The fruit plant according to claim 1, wherein the width of the open portion (2) of the fitting (1) is set within a range of 10 mm to 20 mm. Twigs. 4. A branching method for cultivating a fruit plant, wherein the fitting (1) of the branching device for fruit plant according to claim 1, 2 or 3 is fitted to a main trunk (5) of the fruit plant. Attaching each of the hanging strings (4) attached to the fitting (1) spirally around the branch (6) of the fruit plant; Attach to overhead wire (7) and branch
(6) a step of suspending and adjusting the direction of the branch (6).