Claims:1. A device for reaping fruit on a tree, said device comprising:
a support frame;
at least a pair of arms configured to the support frame, wherein at least the pair of arms adapted to hold trunk of the tree;
a set of sensors configured with the support frame to sense one or more attributes associated with the fruit;
a retractable cutting arm configured with the support frame; and
a control unit operatively coupled with the set of sensors and the cutting arm, the control unit to:
determine a distance between the retractable cutting arm of the device and the fruit by extracting a first set of attributes from the sensed one or more parameters;
compare the determined distance with a predefined threshold,
wherein based on the comparison if the device is within an optimum distance from the fruit, the retractable cutting arm is extended to enable reaping of the fruit, and
wherein based on the comparison if the device is not within the optimum distance from the fruit, at least the pair of arms are configured to facilitate the device to move within the optimum distance.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of attributes pertains to a distance between the retractable cutting arm of the device and the fruit.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pair of arms pivotely coupled to opposite ends of the support frame, and wherein while movement of the device one of the pair of arms hold the trunk of the tree and other arm of the pair of arms rotatably move the support frame towards the fruit on the trunk of the tree to enable movement of the device towards the fruit.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit configured to determine if the fruit is ripen by extracting a second set of attributes from the sensed one or more parameters.
5. The device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the second set of attributes pertains to physical texture, colour, and dimension of the fruit.
6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of at least the pair of arms is configured with a gripper adapted to hold and release the trunk of the tree.
7. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises set of sensors is selected from any or combination of camera, scanner, displacement sensor, texture sensor, infrared sensor, and laser sensor.
8. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein material of the support frame is selected from any or combination of material comprising aluminium alloys, plastic, carbon steels, and ceramics.
9. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device comprises at least one motor configured with the at least the pair of the arms to facilitate movement of the device on the trunk of the tree.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a fruit reaping device. More specifically, it pertains to a simple and efficient tree climbing device for reaping the fruit without any manual intervention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] A device for reaping fruit on a tree, comprising scissors, is used to pluck fruits such as apricots, cherries, lemons, limes, coconuts, grapefruits, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, pears, persimmons, plums, and pomegranates from trees.
[0004] In traditional method, plucking person used to climb on the long tree to pluck fruit. In this method a person with his/her legs and one hand has to hold the tree, and with another hand had to pluck fruit from tree which was very dangerous for life of the plucking person. Climbing the tree and then plucking a fruit was a cumbersome process thereby efficiency of the plucking person to pluck fruit was also very less. In order to meet day to day fruit demand by present population, there is need to develop an efficient device which can increase the plucking of fruits from tree.
[0005] In existing prior art, the reaping device comprises a support frame with supporting pole, wherein the supporting pole can be configured with plurality of scissors. The plurality of scissors can cut/pluck the fruit. Fruit basket attached to the support frame is used to collect the plucked fruit from the tree. Major disadvantages with present art is that the device cannot pluck fruit from long tree. Moreover, the plucking device cannot climb long trees for plucking the fruit positioned high up on a tree, and plurality of scissors are not effective to pluck the fruit from tree.
[0006] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a simple and cost effective fruit plucking device which can easily climb the tree and effectively pluck the fruit from the tree.
[0007] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0008] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0009] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0010] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide an efficient and economical solution for reaping fruits from trees without any manual intervention of human beings.
[0011] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a device for reaping fruit on a tree which climbs up and reap fruit positioned high up on a long tree.
[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a device for reaping fruit on a tree which reduces manual intervention in reaping fruits thereby avoiding any chances of human accidents.
[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a simple and cost effective device for reaping fruit on a tree which increases efficiency of reaping fruits from tree thereby reaping more number of fruits in same time.
[0014] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY
[0015] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a device for reaping fruit on a tree. More specifically, it pertains to a simple and efficient tree climbing device for reaping the fruit without any manual intervention.
[0016] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a device for reaping fruit on a tree, the device may comprises a support frame, at least a pair of arms configured to the support frame, wherein at least the pair of arms may be adapted to hold trunk of the tree. A set of sensors may be configured with the support frame to sense one or more attributes associated with the fruit, a retractable cutting arm may be configured with the support frame.
[0017] In an aspect, a control unit may be operatively coupled with the set of sensors and the cutting arm, the control unit may determine a distance between the retractable cutting arm of the device and the fruit by extracting a first set of attributes from the sensed one or more parameters, compare the determined distance with a predefined threshold, wherein based on the comparison if the device is within an optimum distance from the fruit, the retractable cutting arm is extended to enable reaping of the fruit, and wherein based on the comparison if the device is not within the optimum distance from the fruit, at least the pair of arms may be configured to facilitate the device to move within the optimum distance.
[0018] In an aspect, the first set of attributes pertains to a distance between the retractable cutting arm of the device and the fruit.
[0019] In an aspect, the pair of arms may pivotely be coupled to opposite ends of the support frame, and wherein while movement of the device one of the pair of arms hold the trunk of the tree and other arm of the pair of arms rotatably move the support frame towards the fruit on the trunk of the tree to enable movement of the device towards the fruit.
[0020] In an aspect, the control unit configured to determine if the fruit may ripen by extracting a second set of attributes from the sensed one or more parameters.
[0021] In an aspect, the second set of attributes pertains to physical texture, colour, and dimension of the fruit.
[0022] In an aspect, each of at least the pair of arms may be configured with a gripper adapted to hold and release the trunk of the tree.
[0023] In an aspect, the device comprises set of sensors maybe selected from any or combination of camera, scanner, displacement sensor, texture sensor, infrared sensor, and laser sensor.
[0024] In an aspect, material of the support frame may be selected from any or combination of material comprising aluminium alloys, plastic, carbon steels, and ceramics.
[0025] In an aspect, the device comprises at least one motor configured with the at least the pair of the arms to facilitate movement of the device on the trunk of the tree.
[0026] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 1A illustrate views of the proposed device for reaping fruit on a tree, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 1B illustrates block diagram of the proposed device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 1C illustrates exemplary movement of the proposed device on the trunk of the tree, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0032] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0033] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0034] Various terms as used herein. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0035] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a device for reaping fruit on a tree. More specifically, it pertains to a simple and efficient tree climbing device for reaping the fruit without any manual intervention.
[0036] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a device for reaping fruit on a tree, the device can include a support frame, at least a pair of arms configured to the support frame, wherein at least the pair of arms can be adapted to hold trunk of the tree. A set of sensors can be configured with the support frame to sense one or more attributes associated with the fruit, a retractable cutting arm can be configured with the support frame.
[0037] In an aspect, a control unit can be operatively coupled with the set of sensors and the cutting arm, the control unit can determine a distance between the retractable cutting arm of the device and the fruit by extracting a first set of attributes from the sensed one or more parameters, compare the determined distance with a predefined threshold, wherein based on the comparison if the device is within an optimum distance from the fruit, the retractable cutting arm is extended to enable reaping of the fruit, and wherein based on the comparison if the device is not within the optimum distance from the fruit, at least the pair of arms can be configured to facilitate the device to move within the optimum distance.
[0038] In an aspect, the first set of attributes pertains to a distance between the retractable cutting arm of the device and the fruit.
[0039] In an aspect, the pair of arms can pivotely be coupled to opposite ends of the support frame, and wherein while movement of the device one of the pair of arms hold the trunk of the tree and other arm of the pair of arms rotatably move the support frame towards the fruit on the trunk of the tree to enable movement of the device towards the fruit.
[0040] In an aspect, the control unit configured to determine if the fruit is ripen by extracting a second set of attributes from the sensed one or more parameters.
[0041] In an aspect, the second set of attributes pertains to physical texture, colour, and dimension of the fruit.
[0042] In an aspect, each of at least the pair of arms can be configured with a gripper adapted to hold and release the trunk of the tree.
[0043] In an aspect, the device include set of sensors can be selected from any or combination of camera, scanner, displacement sensor, texture sensor, infrared sensor, and laser sensor.
[0044] In an aspect, material of the support frame can be selected from any or combination of material comprising aluminium alloys, plastic, carbon steels, and ceramics.
[0045] In an aspect, the device include at least one motor can be configured with the at least the pair of the arms to facilitate movement of the device on the trunk of the tree
[0046] FIG. 1A illustrate views of the proposed device 100 for reaping fruit on a tree, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B illustrates block diagram of the proposed device 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0047] According to an aspect, the device 100 can climb on trunk of tree to automatically reap required fruit such as coconut, apple, dates, and the likes. The device 100 for reaping fruit on a tree can include but not limited to a support frame 102, at least a pair of arms 106-1, 106-2 (collectively can be referred to as arms 106, herein), a set of sensors 108, a retractable cutting arm 104 (interchangeably can be referred to as cutting arm 104). The arms 106, the set of sensors 108, and the cutting arm 104 can be configured with the support frame 102, such that the set of sensors 108 senses attributes associated with the fruit, the arms 106 facilitates movement of the device 100 on the trunk of the tree, and the cutting arm 104 reaps the required fruit from the tree.
[0048] In an embodiment, the support frame 102 can be configured with arms 106, the cutting arm 104, and the set of sensors 108. The support frame 102 can be made from material comprising carbon steel, aluminium alloys, ceramics, and the likes to achieve a light weight device.
[0049] In an embodiment, the arms 106 are pivotely coupled with the support frame 102 such that the arms 106 can be adapted to hold and release trunk of the tree. In another embodiment, the arms 106 can be pivotely coupled to opposite ends of the support frame 102. During movement of the device 100 one of the arms 106 can hold the trunk of the tree and other arm of the pair of arms 106 can rotatably move the support frame 102 towards the fruit on the trunk of the tree to enable movement of the device 100 towards the fruit. In an exemplary embodiment, the arms 106 can be configured with gripper such that the gripper can easily hold and release the trunk of the tree.
[0050] In an embodiment, the set of sensors 108 can be configured with the support frame 102 to sense one or more attributes associated with the fruit. The set of sensors 108 can include but not limited to displacement sensor, texture sensor, infrared sensor, camera, scanner, and laser sensor.
[0051] In an embodiment, the device 100 for reaping fruit on a tree can include a control unit 112. The control unit 112 can include a processor coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor. In an embodiment, the memory may be or employ random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), optical storage, magnetic storage, removable storage, erasable programmable read only memory and variations thereof, content addressable memory and variations thereof, flash memory, disk drive storage, removable storage, any other memory type feasible in the context of the present invention, any combination thereof, or the like.
[0052] In an embodiment, the device 100 can include the control unit 112 which can be operatively coupled with the set of sensors 108 and the cutting arm104 to determine a distance between the retractable cutting arm 104 of the device 100 and the fruit by extracting first set of attributes from the sensed one or more parameters. The first set of attributes pertains to distance and range between the retractable cutting arm 104 of the device 100 and the fruit. The control unit 112 can compare the determined distance with a predefined threshold, and based on the comparison if the device 100 is within an optimum distance from the fruit, the retractable cutting arm 104 is extended to enable reaping of the fruit. In case, if the device 100 is not within the optimum distance from the fruit, the control unit 112, the arms 106 can be configured to facilitate the device 100 to move within the optimum distance.
[0053] In an embodiment, the control unit 112 can be configured to determine if the fruit is ripen by extracting a second set of attributes from the sensed one or more parameters. The second set of attributes pertains to physical texture, colour, and dimension of the fruit.
[0054] In an embodiment, the cutting arm 104 can be configured with the support frame 102, such that the cutting arm 104 can be adapted to reap the fruit when the cutting arm 104 is in extended position. When the device 100 is within an optimum distance with the fruit, the cutting arm 104 is in extended position, and when the device 100 is not within the optimum distance, the cutting arm 104 is in retracted position. In an embodiment, the cutting arm 104 can have a sliding mechanism such that the cutting arm 104 enable sliding mechanism between the extended position and the retracted position. In an exemplary embodiment, the cutting arm 104 can have sliding mechanism such as but not limited to cylinder piston arrangement, pneumatic arrangement, and mechanical linkage arrangement.
[0055] In an embodiment, the device 100 can include at least one motor 110-1, 110-2 (interchangeably can be referred to as motor 110, herein) which can be configured with the arms 106 to facilitate movement of the device 100 on the trunk of the tree. In another embodiment, the at least one motor 110 can include a first motor 110-1 and a second motor 110-2. In an exemplary embodiment, the type of motor 110 can be selected from group comprising a linear motor, a servo motor, and a stepped motor.
[0056] FIG. 1C illustrates exemplary movement of the proposed device on the trunk of the tree, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0057] In an embodiment, the device 100 for reaping fruit on a tree can include at least a pair of arms 106 which can be pivotely coupled with support frame 102. The at least pair of arms 106 can include first arm 106-1 and the second arm 106-2, such that the first arm 106-1 can be configured with a first motor 110-1 and the second arm 106-2 can be configured with a second motor 110-2 for movement of the device 100 on the trunk of the tree.
[0058] In an exemplary implementation, initially the first arm 106-1 and the second arm 106-2 can be gripped with the trunk of tree. Further, the first arm 106-1 can be gripped with a trunk of the tree, and the second arm 106-2 can be released from the trunk of tree. The first motor 110-1 configured at the first arm 106-1, can rotate the support frame 102 180 degrees upside 114 on the trunk of the tree. Further, the second motor 110-2 rotates the second arm 106-2 which can be adapted to hold the trunk of the tree, and the first arm 106-1 can be released from the trunk of tree to enable continuation of movement of the device 100 on the trunk of tree till a fruit is not detected. .
[0059] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0060] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0061] The present disclosure provides an efficient and economical solution for reaping fruits from trees without any manual intervention of human beings.
[0062] The present disclosure provides a device for reaping fruit on a tree which climbs up and reap fruit positioned high up on a long tree.
[0063] The present disclosure provides a device for reaping fruit on a tree which reduces manual intervention in reaping fruits thereby avoiding any chances of human accidents.
[0064] The present disclosure provides a simple and cost effective device for reaping fruit on a tree which increases efficiency of reaping fruits from tree thereby reaping more number of fruits in same time.