CLIAMS:CLAIMS

We claim:-

1. A tree transplanter with a guide box and spade for shifting tree and like, from one place to other, accompanying with it the root ball and soil there too; mainly comprising of engine, oil reservoir, hydraulic pump, lifting mechanism, digging apparatus, spade, bearing, guide box, stand, hydraulic cylinder, wheel, frame, handle, locking mechanism, etc. in which:
a) we must first identify the tree which needs to be transplanted;
b) then the area around the tree must be cleared of any trash or waste (rocks or stones) as the machine is to pillar itself on the ground around the tree;
c) the ground must be watered during the transplantation as wet ground is easy to pierce and requires less energy;
d) the transplantation process needs to be carried out very slowly and precisely as to prevent damage to major roots.

2. In the tree transplanter as claimed in claim 1:
a) digging apparatus or a digging assembly is connected to lifting mechanism;
b) this lifting mechanism is attached to the frame which will make the whole tree transplanter assembly to move from one place to another with the help of wheels attached to it;
c) as both the digging apparatus and the lifting mechanism are hydraulic operated, the frame is loaded with oil reservoir, and the pump and an engine;
d) handle is provided on the frame which is provided at the rear end of the device and from this end it must be driven.
3. The spade blade of the device as claimed in claim 1 is mounted on the guide box which pierces in to the ground and hence must be hard enough wherein bearing is attached on the outer side of spade and is connected on inner side so as to provide a smooth motion to the spade during digging process.
4. In the device as claimed in claim 3 hydraulic cylinder is attached from its piston end on the spade and the cylinder end on guide box.
5. In the device as claimed in claim 4 lifting mechanism is used to lift the digging apparatus in which the slider which will slide along the slot.
6. In the device as claimed in claim 1 the spade mounted on guide box together is attached to a stand, one on each side i.e. a total of four subassemblies is fixed on a stand wherein the stand has a locking mechanism and two hinge joints and opens to surround the tree/plant from the joint which is on two sides of the stand and will then close again.
7. In this the sub assembly placed on stand as claimed in claim 6:
a) the bearing will roll on the guide box;
b) the bearing is connected on spade which is attached on the outer side of spade which will roll along surface on the guide box;
c) these bearings are provided on spade to provide a smooth digging process;
d) the digging will start when the piston will come down towards point in the cylinder.
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THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 OF 1970)
AND
The patent rules, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10: rule 13)

1. TITLE OF INVENTION
Tree Transplanter for Agricultural/Nursery Implementation

2 APPLICANTS
Sr. No Name Nationality Address
1 G.H.Raisoni College of engineering Indian CRPF Gate No. 3,Digdoh Hills,Hingna Road,Nagpur Maharashtra-440016
2 G.H.R. Labs and Research Centre Indian 345, Shradha House, Kingsway, Nagpur, Maharashtra-440001

3. PREAMBLE TO THE DESCRIPTION

COMPLETE
Following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

4. DESCRIPTION.

Technical field of invention:
Present invention in general relates to a tree transplanter with a guide box and spade for shifting tree and like, from one place to other for an agricultural/nursery implementation and in particular to increase the life of the plant.

Prior art

Tree is the nature’s bounty received by us humans to survive on this planet. Protecting the trees is the fundamental duty of each and every human. Since long back many methods have been made to transfer the trees from one place to other.
Due to lack of environmental knowledge the trees needs were not taken into consideration while transplanting it. Currently for this, the trees are removed manually by labor or with the help of crane. This process is very costly and time consuming. And also due to this the tree would suffer from shock and even after transplantation it would not survive for long.

Tree transplanting systems have been in use for years. Typically, these systems include a vehicle with a digging apparatus attached to a tilting and lifting mechanism. The vehicle is positioned next to the tree which is to be removed and the tilting mechanism tilts the digging apparatus off the end of the vehicle. The digging apparatus is typically comprised of four spoons shaped curved blades each attached to a single hydraulic cylinder. These tree transplanting systems allow for the blades to be positioned around the plant to be removed and then forced into the ground surrounding the plant. The systems are designed so that the four blades are drawn together to sever the roots of the plant and to draw up sufficient soil to create a root ball surrounding the severed roots. A lifting mechanism lifts the digging apparatus with the blades and plant out of the ground. The digging apparatus, with the uprooted plant, is tilted back upon the vehicle and the plant transported to a new location for planting.
There are numerous problems within the system when moving larger trees. With current systems the bigger the tree the bigger the digging apparatus needs to become. This increase in size creates an apparatus too large to fit on a standard commercially available vehicle. In addition, as the apparatus becomes larger it correspondingly becomes proportionally unsafe, as it is increasingly difficult to maintain the digging apparatus and tree in position relative to the vehicle when the vehicle is moving.

However, a majority of a plant’s roots can be protected from abrasion, stretching, being crushed or ripped apart, and/or other forms of damage, if a large root ball is preserved around the base of a plant prior to and during its move to a new location. When a large root ball remains intact, moisture and nutrient uptake are more readily available to the upper plant structure during the adjustment period following transplant via the substantially undisturbed root system, providing an enhanced opportunity for transplant success. While a root ball is easily preserved around the base of small plants, handling problems are encountered with larger trees and plants, which together with the size of root ball needed for improved transplant success, can weigh several hundred pounds.

Mechanical devices for excavating trees have existed for decades. However, these devices are limited in application, as they may conventionally only excavate small trees and shrubs. Larger trees, having trunks greater than 15 inches in diameter, commonly require a more manual method for excavation called “round-ball” or boxing.” In this method, a large trench several feet in width and depth are be excavated around the tree. Long pipes or wooden members are then horizontally driven at the bottom of the trench from one side of the tree to another, forming a support framework underneath the tree. Cranes may then lift this framework and the tree out of the ground for subsequent transplantation. The method is very tedious and labor intensive, requiring the aid of multiple workers and tools, and is particularly disfavored during mild flooding, on sloping terrain, or with medium rocky or clay-type soils.
The life of plants in any regions is determined by the growth and the average life cycle the plant has in that region. To increase the mortality rate of a plant it is necessary to give the proper attention to the plants needs and wellbeing. One of the reasons to develop the tree transplanter device is basically to increase the life of the plant. The tree transplanter is thus the appropriate machine which will enable the prolific life style for the plant as well as increase the mortality of the tree.

Object:

1. Primary object of the present invention is to provide a tree transplanter which will felicitate the movement of the tree/plant from one place to another without causing any harm to the tree/plant.

2. Another object of the present invention is to provide a transplanter for nursery use or for gardening purpose.

3. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide the same arrangement in bigger size that can be used to shift bigger and larger trees.

4. Yet another object of the present invention is to make the machine that can be handled by a single man and which is safe to operate.

5. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a machine that would be compact in size and will prove to be profitable for everyone.

6. Yet another object of the present invention is to minimalistic design complexity so as to reduce the shocking of the tree and to increase the life of the plant.

7. Yet another object of the present invention is to enable the prolific life style for the plant as well as increase the mortality of the tree.

Other objects, features and advantages will become apparent from detail description and appended claims to those skilled in art.

STATEMENT:
Accordingly following invention provides a tree transplanter with a guide box and spade for shifting tree and like, from one place to other, accompanying with it the root ball and soil there too. Also pertains to an agricultural/nursery implementation for excavation of plants, trees, shrubs, and the agricultural commodities. This machine can be operated under any apt circumstances. We must first identify the tree which needs to be transplanted. Then the area around the tree must be cleared of any trash or waste (rocks or stones) as the machine is to pillar itself on the ground around the tree. The ground must be watered during the transplantation as wet ground is easy to pierce and requires less energy. The transplantation process needs to be carried out very slowly and precisely as to prevent damage to major roots. The system comprises of engine, oil reservoir, hydraulic pump, lifting mechanism, digging apparatus, spade, bearing, guide box, stand, hydraulic cylinder, wheel, frame, handle, locking mechanism, etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING:
This invention is described by way of example with reference to the following drawing where,

Figure 1 of sheet 1 shows design, development and fabrication of tree transplanter.

Figure 2 of sheet 2 shows different views of the spade used for digging purpose
Where,
1denotes spade
2denotes spade blade
3denotes outer side bearing
4denotes inner side bearing

Figure 3 of sheet 2showsdifferent views of the guide box.
Where,
5 denotes guide box

Figure 4 of sheet 3shows the side view, sectional view and the isometric view of the spade mounted on guide box.
Where,
1denotes spade
2denotes spade blade
3denotes outer side bearing
4denotes inner side bearing
5 denotes guide box
12denotes piston end
13denotes cylinder end
15denotes hydraulic cylinder
27denotes four subassemblies
Figure 5 of sheet 4showsthe back view, isometric view and side view of the lifting mechanism used.
Where,
6denotes hydraulic cylinder
7denotes piston end
8denotes cylinder end
9denotes slider
10denotes slot
11denotes lifting mechanism

Figure 6 of sheet 5showsupper perspective view of present invention with spades in open digging position.
Where,
1denotes spade
5 denotes guide box
11denotes lifting mechanism
19denotes wheels
20denotes engine
21denotes oil reservoir
22denotes frame
23denotes stand
24denotes locking mechanism
25denotes handle
27denotes four subassemblies

Figure 7 of sheet 5showssectional view of digging apparatus in open digging position.
Where,
1denotes spade
2denotes spade blade
4denotes inner side bearing
5 denotes guide box
12denotes piston end
13denotes cylinder end
15denotes hydraulic cylinder
18denotes piston
23 denotes stand
27denotes four subassemblies
28 denotes digging apparatus

Figure 8 of sheet 6showsside view of transplanter with spades in open digging position.
Where,
1denotes spade
5 denotes guide box
6denotes hydraulic cylinder
11denotes lifting mechanism
19denotes wheels
20denotes engine
21denotes oil reservoir
22denotes frame
23denotes stand
24denotes locking mechanism
25denotes handle
28 denotes digging apparatus

Figure 9 of sheet 6showsupper perspective view of present invention with spades in closed digging position.
Where,
1denotes spade
5 denotes guide box
11denotes lifting mechanism
19denotes wheels
20denotes engine
21denotes oil reservoir
22denotes frame
23denotes stand
24denotes locking mechanism
25denotes handle

Figure 10 of sheet 7showssectional view of digging apparatus in closed digging position.
Where,
1denotes spade
3denotes outer side bearing
4denotes inner side bearing
5 denotes guide box
13denotes cylinder end
15denotes hydraulic cylinder
23denotes stand
28 denotes digging apparatus

Figure 11 of sheet 7shows side view of transplanter with spades in closed digging position.
Where,
1denotes spade
5 denotes guide box
6denotes hydraulic cylinder
9denotes slider
10denotes slot
11denotes lifting mechanism
19denotes wheels
20denotes engine
21denotes oil reservoir
22denotes frame
25denotes handle
28 denotes digging apparatus

In order that the manner in which the above-cited and other advantages and objects of the invention are obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be referred, which are illustrated in the appended drawing. Understanding that these drawing depict only typical embodiment of the invention and therefore not to be considered limiting on its scope, the invention will be described with additional specificity and details through the use of the accompanying drawing.

Detailed description:
With reference to the drawing, a tree transplanter is shown which will shift the tree from one place to another. Particularly fig. 4 shows an isometric view of the tree transplanter in which a digging apparatus or a digging assembly 28 is connected to lifting mechanism 11. This lifting mechanism 11 is attached to the frame 22 which will make the whole tree transplanter assembly to move from one place to another with the help of wheels attached 19 to it. As both the digging apparatus 28 and the lifting mechanism 11 are hydraulic operated, the frame 22 is loaded with oil reservoir 21, and the pump and an engine shown completely in the drawing as 20. The handle 25 is given on the frame which shows the rear of the invention and from this end it must be driven.

Now with reference to fig. 1, fig. 2, fig. 3, fig. 4, are all parts of fig. 5. Fig. 1 illustrates the different views of the spade 1 used in the digging apparatus. The spade blade 2 is also highlighted which will pierce in to the ground so must be hard enough. The bearing 3 is attached on the outer side of spade and bearing 4 is connected on inner side so as to provide a smooth motion to the spade during digging process. Fig. 2 shows the guide box 5 on which the spade is to be mounted. Fig. 3 shows the complete assembly 27 of the spade mounted on guide box 5 with hydraulic cylinder 15. The hydraulic cylinder 15 is attached from its piston end at 12 on the spade one and the cylinder end at 13 on guide box 5.
Fig. 4 shows, the different views of lifting mechanism 11 used to lift the digging apparatus 28. In this, 9 is the slider which will slide along the slot provided on 10. Again hydraulic cylinder 6 here is attached from piston end at 7 and from cylinder end at 8.

Fig. 5 shows the transplanter in which the spade 1 mounted on guide box 5, together as 27 is attached to a stand 23. One on each side i.e. a total of four subassemblies 27 is fixed on a stand 23. This stand 23 has a locking mechanism 24 and two hinge joints 26. This stand 23 will open at 24 to surround the tree/plant from the joint 26 which is on two sides of the stand 23 and will then close again at 24. The whole constitutes the digging apparatus 28 as shown in fig. 6. In fig. 5 the digging apparatus is open digging position.

Fig. 6 shows the detailed sectional view of the digging apparatus 28. In this the sub assembly 27 is placed on stand 23. The bearing 4 shown in fig. 6 will roll along 16 on the guide box 5. The bearing 4 is connected on spade 1, also bearing 3 is attached on the outer side of spade which will roll along surface 29 on the guide box 5. These bearings are provided on spade 1 to provide a smooth digging process. The digging will start when the piston 18 will come down towards point 13 in the cylinder 15. Fig. 7 shows the side view of the transplanter in the open spade position.

Fig. 8 illustrates the isometric view of the transplanter with the spades in closed digging position. Also fig. 10 is the side view of the same. In this way the digging apparatus will dig the ground. All the four spades will pierce the ground and meet inside forming a frustum cone, which will hold the roots of the tree/plant with surrounding soil. It is called the root ball of the tree/plant. After the digging apparatus 28 holds the root ball of the tree, it will be lifted upward by the lifting mechanism 11. The slider 9 of the lifting mechanism 11 is attached on the stand 23 on which the guide box 5 is mounted. As the pressure will be applied to the cylinder 6, the digging apparatus is lifted vertically upward. Fig. 9 shows the detailed sectional view of the digging apparatus 28 with spade 1 in closed digging position. After the digging apparatus 28 is lifted by the lifting mechanism 11, the whole plant/tree can be shifted to the place where it is required.

Best method of performance of the invention:

This machine can be operated under any apt circumstances. We must first identify the tree which needs to be transplanted. Then the area around the tree must be cleared of any trash or waste (rocks or stones) as the machine is to pillar itself on the ground around the tree. The ground must be watered during the transplantation as wet ground is easy to pierce and requires less energy. The transplantation process needs to be carried out very slowly and precisely as to prevent damage to major roots.

The place where the plant is going to be transplanted should also be found out pre hand. A deposition hole must be dug with the machine previously as the plant can be brought and planted in the preexisting hole. Before the deposition process the previously dug hole needs to be watered as the soil should be soft to hold the tree. The plant is then deposited in the hole and is continuously watered to amalgamate the root ball soil and the surrounding soil. The tree requires a few weeks to completely adapt to the new surrounding and spread its roots.

Additional advantages and modification will readily occur to those skilled in art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspect is not limited to specific details and representative embodiments shown and described herein. Accordingly various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general invention concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Adv. Swapnil Gawande (IN/PA/1587)

CLAIMS

We claim:-

1. A tree transplanter with a guide box and spade for shifting tree and like, from one place to other, accompanying with it the root ball and soil there too; mainly comprising of engine, oil reservoir, hydraulic pump, lifting mechanism, digging apparatus, spade, bearing, guide box, stand, hydraulic cylinder, wheel, frame, handle, locking mechanism, etc. in which:
a) we must first identify the tree which needs to be transplanted;
b) then the area around the tree must be cleared of any trash or waste (rocks or stones) as the machine is to pillar itself on the ground around the tree;
c) the ground must be watered during the transplantation as wet ground is easy to pierce and requires less energy;
d) the transplantation process needs to be carried out very slowly and precisely as to prevent damage to major roots.

2. In the tree transplanter as claimed in claim 1:
a) digging apparatus or a digging assembly is connected to lifting mechanism;
b) this lifting mechanism is attached to the frame which will make the whole tree transplanter assembly to move from one place to another with the help of wheels attached to it;
c) as both the digging apparatus and the lifting mechanism are hydraulic operated, the frame is loaded with oil reservoir, and the pump and an engine;
d) handle is provided on the frame which is provided at the rear end of the device and from this end it must be driven.
3. The spade blade of the device as claimed in claim 1 is mounted on the guide box which pierces in to the ground and hence must be hard enough wherein bearing is attached on the outer side of spade and is connected on inner side so as to provide a smooth motion to the spade during digging process.
4. In the device as claimed in claim 3 hydraulic cylinder is attached from its piston end on the spade and the cylinder end on guide box.
5. In the device as claimed in claim 4 lifting mechanism is used to lift the digging apparatus in which the slider which will slide along the slot.
6. In the device as claimed in claim 1 the spade mounted on guide box together is attached to a stand, one on each side i.e. a total of four subassemblies is fixed on a stand wherein the stand has a locking mechanism and two hinge joints and opens to surround the tree/plant from the joint which is on two sides of the stand and will then close again.
7. In this the sub assembly placed on stand as claimed in claim 6:
a) the bearing will roll on the guide box;
b) the bearing is connected on spade which is attached on the outer side of spade which will roll along surface on the guide box;
c) these bearings are provided on spade to provide a smooth digging process;
d) the digging will start when the piston will come down towards point in the cylinder.

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ABSTRACT
Present invention provides specially design, development and fabrication of a tree transplanter which is a mechanical device which will felicitate the movement of tree from area of work/development, to the area suited for the tree’s needs. A transplanter is used to shift a grown plant, shrub, bush and likes from one location to another. The transplanter being equipped with cutting blades which converge when forced around the plant inside the ground to prune the roots of the plant and sever a mass of earth around it. The plant and the root ball are held by the machine until it is placed in a new location. The system uses lifting mechanism and digging apparatus which are controlled by hydraulic cylinders. The digging apparatus is designed with lowest profile possible to minimize the removal of lower branches of the tree. The machine is appropriate for nurseries and gardens and can be used to completely change the scenario of any region. Following invention is described in detail with the help of Figure 1 of sheet 1 showing, Figure 2 of sheet 2 showing, Figure 1 of sheet 1 shows design, development and fabrication of tree transplantation, Figure 2 of sheet 2 shows different views of the spade used for digging purpose, Figure 3 of sheet 2 shows different views of the guide box, Figure 4 of sheet 3 shows the side view, sectional view and the isometric view of the spade mounted on guide box, Figure 5 of sheet 4 shows the back view, isometric view and side view of the lifting mechanism used, Figure 6 of sheet 5 shows an upper perspective view of present invention with spades in open digging position, Figure 7 of sheet 5 shows a sectional view of digging apparatus in open digging position, Figure 8 of sheet 6 shows side view of transplanter with spades in open digging position, Figure 9 of sheet 6 shows an upper perspective view of present invention with spades in closed digging position, Figure 10 of sheet 7 shows a sectional view of digging apparatus in closed digging position and Figure 11 of sheet 7 shows a side view of transplanter with spades in closed digging position.

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