Embodiments of the present invention pertain to an apparatus and method for automatic blade and razor for use in plant trimming. Embodiments of the present invention provides enhanced capabilities as a result of integrating robotic features, automations, artificial intelligence, queuing, fault control, automatic transport, scalability, safety measures, smaller footprint, and other computerized functions, along with a creative business model. In design of this invention the following high-level requirements were achieved: scalable for small, medium, and large businesses; safer than other machines in the market; sanitation consideration; simplicity in maintenance, and automated functions to reduce the need for labor (e.g., integration of robotics, AI, and/or other computerized systems).

Embodiments according to the present invention relate to a modular plant trimming system and method that provides enhanced capabilities as a result of integrating robotic features, automations, artificial intelligence, queuing, fault control, automatic transport, scalability, safety measures, smaller footprint, and other computerized functions, along with a creative business model. In design of this invention the following high-level requirements were achieved: scalable for small, medium, and large businesses; safer than other machines in the market; sanitation consideration; simplicity in maintenance, and automated functions to reduce the need for labor (e.g., integration of robotics, AI, and/or other computerized systems).

A cutting tool including a housing, the cutting tool having a longitudinal extension from the housing to a cutting element provided at the distal end of the cutting tool. The housing is provided with a rigid impact protecting member having at least a first rigid portion, the rigid portion being transverse to the longitudinal extension of the cutting tool and provided at a distance from the housing such that the housing is protected from an impact.

This disclosure includes a method for pruning a fruit plant. An exemplary method step includes obtaining an image of the fruit plant that has branches. Next, creating exclusion zones surrounding the branches. Then pruning the fruit plant based upon the exclusion zones.

A device for selectively trimming a tree, the device configured to aerially travel to tree limbs or tree trunks destined for trimming, the device comprising: a transporting assembly configured to aerially transport the device; a tree interface assembly on which is operatively coupled pair(s) of opposing gripping arms disposed to grip the tree therebetween, the tree interface assembly being operatively coupled to the transporting assembly; a transverse rotator comprising a rotational driver configured to rotate the device circumferentially about a tree limb or tree trunk, the transverse rotator being operatively coupled to the tree interface assembly; a cutting assembly comprising at least one cutting mechanism configured to selectively cut a tree limb or tree trunk in multiple planes; wherein the device, once secured to the tree may travel longitudinally along a tree limb or tree trunk to the desired location for trimming.

Method and apparatus for automated operations, such as pruning, harvesting, spraying and/or maintenance, on plants, and particularly plants with foliage having features on many length scales or a wide spectrum of length scales, such as female flower buds of the marijuana plant. The invention utilizes a convolutional neural network for image segmentation classification and/or the determination of features. The foliage is imaged stereoscopically to produce a three-dimensional surface image, a first neural network determines regions to be operated on, and a second neural network determines how an operation tool operates on the foliage. For pruning of resinous foliage the cutting tool is heated or cooled to avoid having the resins make the cutting tool inoperable.

The present application relates to a hedge trimmer. A rear machine body can rotate relative to a front machine body. The rear machine body includes a rotary unlocking trigger and a microswitch disposed on one side of the rotary unlocking trigger. The microswitch is a normally closed switch and is electrically connected to a power supply circuit. The rotary unlocking trigger has a first position and a second position relative to the front machine body. In response to the rotary unlocking trigger is at the first position, the rear machine body is fixed relative to the front machine body, and the power supply circuit is conducted; in response to the rotary unlocking trigger is at the second position, the rear machine body rotates relative to the front machine body, and the power supply circuit is disconnected.

A pruner is provided including a pruning mechanism including a pruning blade on a tip side, a pole connected to a base side of the pruning mechanism, and a hook mechanism including a hook that projects to a lateral side substantially orthogonal to a central axis of the pole and that is displaceable in a range from a first position where an end portion is away from the central axis to a second position where the end portion is close to the central axis. The hook is configured to keep the first position when first external force in a direction from the base side toward the tip side is applied, and be displaced from the first position to the second position when second external force in a direction from the tip side toward the base side and/or a direction from the lateral side toward the central axis is applied.

A power tool (1) is disclosed comprising a tool (3), a power source (5) arranged to power the tool (3), a throttle lever (7), a circuit board (9), and a human machine interface (10) comprising components (15, 17, 19) arranged on the circuit board (9). The power tool (1) further comprises a magnet (11) operably connected to the throttle lever (7), and a sensor arrangement (13) configured to sense the intensity of the magnetic field of the magnet (11). The sensor arrangement (13) is arranged on the circuit board (9).

A garden scissors of the present invention includes a chassis, a transmission mechanism, a driving line, and a cutter. The transmission mechanism is rotatably disposed to the chassis. The transmission mechanism includes a pulley portion, a gear portion, and a flywheel portion, which rotate simultaneously. The gear portion is located between the pulley portion and the flywheel portion. An end of the driving line is rolled on the pulley portion. The cutter has an engagement portion engaged with the gear portion. Thus, the pulley portion, the gear portion, and the cutter are rotated when the driving line is pulled away from the pulley portion, driving the cutter to pivot to cut branches. Therefore, the flywheel portion of the transmission mechanism laying on the chassis, supporting and balancing the force exerted on and the movements of the pulley portion and the gear portion. The structure of the garden scissors is then stabilized.