Melon seed germination accelerating device

The melon seed germination device addresses inefficiencies in manual seed germination by incorporating automation and environmental control, ensuring consistent seedling growth and reducing labor demands.

CN222108488UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-06FANGCHENG COUNTY DASEN AGRI COMPREHENSIVE DEV CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420116594.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-17
Publication Date
2024-12-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-17

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Technical Problem

Traditional melon seed germination methods rely heavily on manual labor, are inefficient, and are susceptible to human error, leading to inconsistent germination and potential economic losses.

Method used

A melon seed germination device with automated features, including a motor-driven seed tray, heating and humidity control, and ventilation, which ensures consistent seed germination conditions and reduces manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

The device enhances germination efficiency by automating the process, maintaining optimal temperature and humidity levels, and reducing manual workload, thereby improving seedling quality and reducing the risk of failure.

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Abstract

The muskmelon seed germination accelerating device comprises a box body, the upper end face of the box body is detachably connected with a box cover, the left side and the right side of the inner wall of the box body are each fixedly connected with two vertically-distributed mounting blocks, and a lead screw is rotationally connected between the two mounting blocks located on the left side; a sliding rod is fixedly connected between the two mounting blocks located on the right side, water is sprayed through a plurality of spray heads, seeds are sprayed, and when a plurality of heating blocks are started, heat flow enters the box body through a plurality of flow guide holes, so that the interior of the box body is heated, and the temperature in the box body meets the seed germination accelerating requirement; and when the humidity is too high, the ventilation fan can be started for air exchange and ventilation, the humidity in the box body can be effectively reduced, the automation degree of the equipment is high, the manual workload is effectively reduced, meanwhile, a good seed germination environment is created, and use is convenient.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of agricultural tools, in particular to a melon seed germination device. Background Art

[0002] my country is a large agricultural country. Various crops are grown in my country. Some crops need to be germinated before planting. Germination can shorten the germination time of seeds. Planting after germination can achieve the purpose of uniform germination and strong seedlings.

[0003] Traditionally, melon seeds are germinated by workers using towels, plastic bags or other containers to meet the conditions of constant temperature, moisture retention, ventilation, etc. to induce the growth of seedlings. During the operation, workers need to add water to the seeds to keep them moist and ventilate the seeds, which puts a heavy burden on the workers. During the germination period, workers need to keep the temperature of the seeds at around 30 degrees Celsius, and they need to be on hand to adjust at any time. The germination efficiency is low and the germination is easily affected by human factors, resulting in germination failure, causing economic losses to the workers. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a melon seed germination device, which has the characteristics of high equipment automation, effective reduction of manual workload, creation of a good seed germination environment and convenience of use.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a melon seed germination device, comprising a box body, the upper end surface of the box body is detachably connected to a box cover, two upper and lower distributed mounting blocks are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the inner wall of the box body, a screw rod is rotatably connected between the two mounting blocks on the left side, a sliding rod is fixedly connected between the two mounting blocks on the right side, the outer walls of the screw rod and the sliding rod are movably connected to movable blocks, a seed tray is fixedly connected between the two movable blocks, an absorbent sponge is provided at the inner bottom end of the seed tray, an isolation net is provided on the upper end surface of the absorbent sponge, a diverter plate is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the diverter plate, a plurality of nozzles are provided on the lower end surface of the diverter plate, a water pump is installed on the upper end surface of the box cover, and a water guide pipe is detachably connected between the water pump and the lower part of the outer wall of the box body.

[0006] The left and right sides of the outer wall of the box body are fixedly connected with heating chambers, and a plurality of heating blocks are arranged inside the two heating chambers. The heating chambers and the box body are connected through a plurality of guide holes.

[0007] For ventilation and humidity control, as a preferred embodiment of the melon seed germination device of the present invention, a ventilation fan is arranged above the front end surface of the outer wall of the box body.

[0008] In order to drive the screw rod to rotate, as a preferred melon seed germination device of the utility model, a motor is installed on the upper end surface of the left upper mounting block, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the screw rod.

[0009] In order to improve the degree of automation, as a preferred melon seed germination device of the utility model, a temperature and humidity sensor is provided on one side of the lower end surface of the box cover, a control panel is provided on the outer wall of the box body, and the heating block, ventilation fan, motor and temperature and humidity sensor are all electrically connected to the control panel.

[0010] In order to facilitate observation of the water level inside the box, as a preferred embodiment of the melon seed germination device of the present invention, a liquid level window is provided on the front end surface of the outer wall of the box.

[0011] In order to allow the water-absorbing sponge to absorb water, as a preferred melon seed germination device of the utility model, the lower end surface of the seed tray is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed water absorption holes.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0013] By setting a motor, a screw rod, a sliding rod and a seed tray, it is convenient to drive the seed tray to rise and fall so that the water-absorbing sponge inside the seed tray is saturated with water, thereby improving the germination efficiency. Water is sprayed through multiple nozzles to spray the seeds. When multiple heating blocks are started, the heat flow enters the box through multiple guide holes, thereby heating the inside of the box so that the temperature inside the box meets the seed germination requirements. Since there is water at the bottom of the box, sufficient humidity is guaranteed inside the box to meet the seed germination requirements. When the humidity is too high, the ventilation fan can be started for ventilation, which can effectively reduce the humidity inside the box. The equipment has a high degree of automation, effectively reduces manual workload, and at the same time creates a good seed germination environment, which is easy to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is the overall cross-sectional structural diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the seed tray of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is the overall external structure diagram of the utility model;

[0017] In the figure: 1. Box body; 2. Box cover; 3. Mounting block; 4. Screw rod; 5. Sliding rod; 6. Movable block; 7. Seed tray; 8. Water-absorbing sponge; 9. Isolation net; 10. Nozzle; 11. Water pump; 12. Water guide pipe; 13. Heating chamber; 14. Heating block; 15. Diversion hole; 16. Ventilation fan; 17. Motor; 18. Temperature and humidity sensor; 19. Control panel; 20. Liquid level window; 21. Water absorption hole; 22. Diverter plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] See also Figures 1 to 3 A melon seed germination device comprises a box body 1, the upper end surface of the box body 1 is detachably connected with a box cover 2, two upper and lower distributed mounting blocks 3 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the inner wall of the box body 1, a screw rod 4 is rotatably connected between the two mounting blocks 3 on the left side, a slide rod 5 is fixedly connected between the two mounting blocks 3 on the right side, and the outer walls of the screw rod 4 and the slide rod 5 are movably connected with movable blocks 6, a seed tray 7 is fixedly connected between the two movable blocks 6, a water-absorbing sponge 8 is arranged at the inner bottom end of the seed tray 7, and an isolation net 9 is arranged at the upper end surface of the water-absorbing sponge 8, a diverter plate 22 is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the box cover 2, and a plurality of nozzles 10 are arranged at the lower end surface of the diverter plate 22, a water pump 11 is installed on the upper end surface of the box cover 2, and a water guide pipe 12 is detachably connected between the water pump 11 and the lower part of the outer wall of the box body 1.

[0019] The left and right sides of the outer wall of the box body 1 are fixedly connected with heating chambers 13 , and a plurality of heating blocks 14 are arranged inside the two heating chambers 13 . The heating chambers 13 and the box body 1 are connected through a plurality of guide holes 15 .

[0020] In this embodiment: when the seeds are germinated, the seeds are first evenly placed inside the seed tray 7, and then an appropriate amount of water is injected into the box body 1. When the motor 17 is started, the screw rod 4 is driven to rotate, and the screw rod 4 drives the movable block 6 of its outer wall to move up and down, and the movable block 6 further drives the seed tray 7 to move downward until the seed tray 7 contacts the water at the bottom of the box body 1, so that the water-absorbing sponge 8 inside the seed tray 7 is saturated with water, so that the seeds absorb water. Through this kind of liftable seed tray 7, it is convenient to absorb water in time and improve the germination efficiency. At the same time, there is no need to repeatedly add water, and the operation is convenient. At the same time, when the water pump 11 is started, the water inside the box body 1 is pumped into the diverter plate 22 through the water pipe 12, and sprayed out through multiple nozzles 10, so as to spray the seeds to ensure the water demand of the seeds during germination. In addition, the excess water sprayed can be returned to the bottom of the box body 1 to avoid waste of water resources.

[0021] When the multiple heating blocks 14 are started, the heat flow enters the interior of the box body 1 through the multiple guide holes 15, thereby heating the interior of the box body 1 so that the temperature inside the box body 1 meets the seed germination requirement.

[0022] As a technical optimization solution of the present utility model, a ventilation fan 16 is arranged above the front end surface of the outer wall of the box body 1.

[0023] In this embodiment: because there is water at the bottom of the box 1, sufficient humidity is guaranteed inside the box 1 to meet the seed germination requirements. When the humidity is too high, the ventilation fan 16 can be started for ventilation, which can effectively reduce the humidity inside the box 1.

[0024] As a technical optimization solution of the utility model, a motor 17 is installed on the upper end surface of the left upper mounting block 3 , and the output end of the motor 17 is fixedly connected to the screw rod 4 .

[0025] In this embodiment, the motor 17 is used to drive the screw rod 4 to rotate, thereby driving the seed tray 7 to rise and fall.

[0026] As a technical optimization solution of the utility model, a temperature and humidity sensor 18 is provided on one side of the lower end surface of the box cover 2, and a control panel 19 is provided on the outer wall of the box body 1. The heating block 14, the ventilation fan 16, the motor 17 and the temperature and humidity sensor 18 are all electrically connected to the control panel 19.

[0027] In this embodiment: the temperature and humidity sensor 18 monitors the internal temperature of the box body 1 in real time, and transmits the signal to the control panel 19. The control panel 19 controls the operation of the heating block 14, the ventilation fan 16, and the motor 17, and the degree of automation is high.

[0028] As a technical optimization solution of the present utility model, a liquid level window 20 is provided on the front end surface of the outer wall of the box body 1 .

[0029] In this embodiment: a liquid level window 20 is provided on the front end surface of the outer wall of the box body 1. The liquid level window 20 is provided to facilitate observation of the amount of water inside the box body 1 and to facilitate timely addition of water.

[0030] As a technical optimization solution of the present invention, a plurality of evenly distributed water absorption holes 21 are provided on the lower end surface of the seed tray 7 .

[0031] In this embodiment: a plurality of evenly distributed water absorption holes 21 are provided on the lower end surface of the seed tray 7, so as to facilitate the water absorption sponge 8 to absorb water.

[0032] Working principle: When the seeds are germinated, first, the seeds are evenly placed inside the seed tray 7, and then a proper amount of water is injected into the box body 1. When the motor 17 is started, the screw rod 4 is driven to rotate, and the screw rod 4 drives the movable block 6 on its outer wall to move up and down. The movable block 6 further drives the seed tray 7 to move downward until the seed tray 7 contacts the water at the bottom of the box body 1, so that the water-absorbing sponge 8 inside the seed tray 7 is saturated with water, so that the seeds absorb water. Through this kind of liftable seed tray 7, it is convenient to absorb water in time, improve the germination efficiency, and start the water pump 1 1, the water inside the box 1 is pumped into the diverter plate 22 through the water guide pipe 12, and is sprayed out through multiple nozzles 10 to spray the seeds. When the multiple heating blocks 14 are started, the heat flow enters the box 1 through the multiple guide holes 15, thereby heating the inside of the box 1 so that the temperature inside the box 1 meets the seed germination requirement. Since there is water at the bottom of the box 1, sufficient humidity is guaranteed inside the box 1 to meet the seed germination requirement. When the humidity is too high, the ventilation fan 16 can be started for ventilation, which can effectively reduce the humidity inside the box 1.

[0033] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A melon seed germination device, comprising a box (1), characterized in that: The upper end surface of the box body (1) is detachably connected to a box cover (2); two mounting blocks (3) distributed up and down are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the inner wall of the box body (1); a screw rod (4) is rotatably connected between the two mounting blocks (3) on the left side; a slide rod (5) is fixedly connected between the two mounting blocks (3) on the right side; movable blocks (6) are movably connected to the outer walls of the screw rod (4) and the slide rod (5); a seed tray (7) is fixedly connected between the two movable blocks (6); a water-absorbing sponge (8) is provided at the inner bottom end of the seed tray (7); an isolation net (9) is provided on the upper end surface of the water-absorbing sponge (8); a diverter plate (22) is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the diverter plate (22); a plurality of nozzles (10) are provided on the lower end surface of the diverter plate (22); a water pump (11) is installed on the upper end surface of the box cover (2); a water guide pipe (12) is detachably connected between the water pump (11) and the lower part of the outer wall of the box body (1).

2. A melon seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the outer wall of the box body (1) are fixedly connected with heating chambers (13), a plurality of heating blocks (14) are arranged inside the two heating chambers (13), and the heating chambers (13) and the box body (1) are connected via a plurality of guide holes (15).

3. A melon seed germination device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A ventilation fan (16) is arranged above the front end surface of the outer wall of the box body (1).

4. A melon seed germination device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A motor (17) is mounted on the upper end surface of the left upper mounting block (3), and an output end of the motor (17) is fixedly connected to the lead screw (4).

5. A melon seed germination device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A temperature and humidity sensor (18) is provided on one side of the lower end surface of the box cover (2), a control panel (19) is provided on the outer wall of the box body (1), and the heating block (14), the ventilation fan (16), the motor (17) and the temperature and humidity sensor (18) are all electrically connected to the control panel (19).

6. The melon seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level window (20) is provided on the front end surface of the outer wall of the box body (1).

7. The melon seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the seed tray (7) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed water absorption holes (21).