A seedling protection cup
The design of the seedling protection cup enables flexible switching of hardening-off and pest and disease control during the seedling process, solving the problems of insufficient hardening-off and low survival rate in traditional seedling cultivation. It is suitable for large-scale seedling cultivation and variable environments.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 桂林市植物保护站(桂林市植物检疫站)
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional seedling cultivation methods often result in insufficient hardening-off of seedlings, leading to poor stress resistance and low transplant survival rates. Furthermore, existing seedling containers are difficult to switch flexibly between high humidity, sealed conditions and ventilated environments, and lack pest and disease control mechanisms, making management difficult and seedlings susceptible to pests and diseases.
Design a seedling protection cup that includes a detachable ventilation component and a ground-insertion component. The detachable component allows the cup to switch between ventilation and sealing states. Combined with a silver film, it provides a physical barrier to prevent moisture evaporation and pest infestation, and adapts to environmental changes.
It improved the survival rate of seedlings after transplanting, adapted them to the changing environment of open-air planting, enhanced their resistance to adverse conditions, reduced the risk of pests and diseases, and achieved a high survival rate in seedling cultivation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural seedling protection technology, and in particular to a seedling protection cup. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional seedling cultivation methods often face the problem of insufficient hardening-off of seedlings before transplanting. Seedlings cultivated in greenhouses or humid environments lack a gradual adaptation process to open-air environments (such as low humidity and natural ventilation), making them susceptible to sudden environmental shocks when transplanted directly. This results in poor stress resistance and low survival rates. In particular, in large-scale open-air seedling cultivation scenarios, frequent environmental changes exacerbate these problems. Furthermore, due to insufficient hardening-off, seedlings are further weakened when encountering sudden weather events such as late spring frosts, cold dew winds, sudden drops in temperature, heavy rain, or strong winds. This not only reduces their survival rate but also makes them more susceptible to seedling diseases and pests.
[0003] Existing seedling containers often lack the flexibility to switch between high-humidity, sealed conditions and ventilated hardening-off states. Inaccurate control of water evaporation hinders seed germination, early seedling growth, and subsequent hardening-off effects. Furthermore, these containers lack effective pest and disease control mechanisms. In high-temperature and high-humidity environments, seedlings are susceptible to diseases such as damping-off, root rot, seedling blight, gray mold, downy mildew, and viral diseases, as well as pests like whiteflies. On the other hand, existing devices typically fail to organically integrate pest repellency (such as aphids and whiteflies), physical isolation, and seedling protection, leading to increased management difficulties. Larger pests (such as beetles and moths) can directly feed on or lay eggs on seedlings, while smaller pests (such as aphids, whiteflies, and thrips) not only cause direct damage but also spread viral diseases, further restricting healthy seedling growth and hindering the achievement of pesticide reduction targets. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, this utility model is proposed.
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a seedling protection cup, which aims to solve the problems of insufficient hardening-off and low transplant survival rate in traditional seedling cultivation.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a seedling protection cup, including a cup body, the lower half of the outer wall of the cup body is covered with a silver film, a ventilation component is provided on the top of the cup body, a detachable component is provided between the ventilation component and the cup body, the ventilation component and the cup body are detachably connected through the detachable component, and the ventilation component can change the top of the cup body to two states: ventilation and sealing.
[0007] The bottom of the cup is rotatably equipped with a ground insertion assembly, and the cup is fixed to the ground by passing a ground nail through the ground insertion assembly.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the seedling protection cup of this utility model, the ventilation component includes a fixed plate, ventilation holes opened on the fixed plate, a knob rotatably disposed on the fixed plate, and a baffle disposed on the outer wall of the knob.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the seedling protection cup of this utility model, the detachable component includes a fixing ring disposed on the top of the cup body, a limiting plate disposed on the inner wall of the fixing ring, a positioning groove opened on the bottom of the fixing plate, and a sliding groove opened on the outer wall of the fixing plate.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the seedling protection cup of this utility model, the upper surface of the fixing plate is fixedly connected with several anti-slip strips in a circumferential direction.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the seedling protection cup of this utility model, the ground insertion component includes an arc-shaped plate rotatably disposed at the bottom of the cup body, an insertion hole opened on the arc-shaped plate, and a connector disposed between the two arc-shaped plates.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the seedling protection cup of this utility model, the connecting member includes hooks disposed at both ends of the arc-shaped plate, and elastic collars disposed between two adjacent hooks.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model of seedling protection cup are as follows: by switching the state of the ventilation component, it realizes high survival rate seedling cultivation from greenhouse seedling cultivation to gradual hardening and natural exposure, which solves the problems of insufficient hardening and low transplant survival rate in traditional seedling cultivation. It is especially suitable for large-scale seedling cultivation and open-air planting scenarios with variable environments. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure at the top of the cup body in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure at the bottom of the cup body in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the fixing plate in this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Cup body; 2. Silver film; 3. Ventilation component; 301. Anti-slip strip; 31. Fixing plate; 32. Ventilation hole; 33. Knob; 34. Baffle; 4. Detachable component; 5. Floor plug component; 41. Fixing ring; 42. Limiting plate; 43. Positioning groove; 44. Slide groove; 51. Arc plate; 52. Socket; 53. Connector; 531. Hook; 532. Elastic collar. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0021] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0022] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single embodiment or an embodiment selectively excluded from other embodiments.
[0023] Example 1
[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides a seedling protection cup, including a cup body 1. The lower half of the outer wall of the cup body 1 is covered with a silver film 2. A ventilation component 3 is provided on the top of the cup body 1. A detachable component 4 is provided between the ventilation component 3 and the cup body 1. The ventilation component 3 and the cup body 1 are detachably connected through the detachable component 4. The ventilation component 3 can change the top of the cup body 1 to a ventilation / sealing state.
[0025] The bottom of the cup body 1 is rotatably equipped with a ground plug assembly 5, and the cup body 1 is fixed to the ground by passing a ground nail through the ground plug assembly 5.
[0026] It should be noted that the lower half of the outer wall of the cup body 1 is covered with a silver film 2. A ventilation component 3 is set on the top of the cup body 1. The ventilation component 3 can change the top of the cup body 1 to both ventilated and sealed states. When the seeds germinate and the seedlings are in the early stage, when a relatively humid environment is needed, the ventilation component 3 changes the cup body 1 to a sealed state to prevent water evaporation. When the seedlings grow to a certain size and are ready for transplanting, the ventilation component 3 changes the cup body 1 to a ventilated state to allow the seedlings to adapt to the external environment (low humidity, windy). This process is called "hardening off". Finally, the ventilation component 3 is completely removed by the detachable component 4. A ground insertion component 5 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the cup body 1. The cup body 1 is fixed by passing a ground nail through the ground insertion component 5 and inserting it into the ground. The ground insertion component 5 and the cup body 1 are set to a rotatable connection to prevent the ground insertion from loosening due to the loose soil when adjusting or removing the ventilation component 3.
[0027] The lower half of the cup is covered with a silver film, which can achieve the functions of physical barrier (wind protection, animal feeding prevention, pest avoidance, disease isolation, and reduction of soil-borne disease splash) and "mini greenhouse" effect (heat preservation, moisture retention, buffering of environmental fluctuations, and protection against low temperature damage and frost). This improves the survival rate and recovery speed of seedlings during the vulnerable period after transplanting, and blocks the risk of disease, pests, and herbicide drift.
[0028] Before sowing, unfold the ground insertion component 5 at the bottom of the cup 1 and insert it vertically into the soil (reinforced with ground nails). During the early stages of seed germination / seedling development (high humidity required), close the ventilation component 3 to seal the top of the cup 1, reduce water evaporation, and maintain temperature and humidity (simulating a greenhouse environment). During the hardening-off period (adapting to the external environment), turn on the ventilation component 3 to ventilate the top of the cup 1, gradually reduce humidity, enhance ventilation, and train the seedlings' resistance to adverse conditions. Before transplanting, completely remove the ventilation component 3 using the detachable component 4 to fully expose the seedlings to the natural environment.
[0029] In summary, by switching between three states of the ventilation component, a high survival rate seedling cultivation process was achieved, which transitioned from greenhouse seedling cultivation to gradual hardening and then to natural exposure. This solved the problems of insufficient hardening and low transplant survival rate in traditional seedling cultivation, and is especially suitable for large-scale seedling cultivation and open-air planting scenarios with variable environments.
[0030] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the ventilation assembly 3 includes a fixed plate 31, a ventilation hole 32 opened on the fixed plate 31, a knob 33 rotatably disposed on the fixed plate 31, and a baffle 34 disposed on the outer wall of the knob 33.
[0031] It should be noted that the fixed plate 31 has several ventilation holes 32. A knob 33 is rotatably connected to the center of the fixed plate 31. Several baffles 34 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the knob 33. The number of baffles 34 corresponds to the number of ventilation holes 32. By rotating the knob 33, the baffles 34 can completely block the ventilation holes 32 (sealed state) → partially block (slight ventilation state) → completely offset (full ventilation state).
[0032] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the detachable component 4 includes a fixing ring 41 disposed on the top of the cup body 1, a limiting plate 42 disposed on the inner wall of the fixing ring 41, a positioning groove 43 opened on the bottom of the fixing plate 31, and a sliding groove 44 opened on the outer wall of the fixing plate 31.
[0033] It should be noted that the fixing ring 41 is fixedly installed on the top of the cup body 1, and several limiting plates 42 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing ring 41. A positioning groove 43 adapted to the limiting plate 42 is provided on the lower surface of the fixing plate 31, and a sliding groove 44 is provided on the outer wall of the fixing plate 31.
[0034] In use, align the positioning groove 43 on the fixed plate 31 with the limiting plate 42, place the limiting plate 42 into the sliding groove 44, and then rotate the fixed plate 31 to fix the cup body 1 or fix the fixed plate 31 and rotate the cup body 1 to make the limiting plate 42 rotate in the sliding groove 44, so that the limiting plate 42 is misaligned with the positioning groove 43, thus realizing the installation of the fixed plate 31. When it is necessary to remove the fixed plate 31, rotate the fixed plate 31 to fix the cup body 1 or fix the fixed plate 31 and rotate the cup body 1 to align the limiting plate 42 and the positioning groove 43, and pull the knob 33 to remove the fixed plate 31.
[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, a plurality of anti-slip strips 301 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed disk 31 in a circumferential direction, which makes it more convenient to rotate / fix the fixed disk 31.
[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the floor plug assembly 5 includes an arc-shaped plate 51 rotatably disposed at the bottom of the cup body 1, a plug hole 52 opened on the arc-shaped plate 51, and a connector 53 disposed between the two arc-shaped plates 51.
[0037] The connector 53 includes hooks 531 disposed at both ends of the arc plate 51, and elastic collars 532 disposed between two adjacent hooks 531.
[0038] It should be noted that two arc-shaped plates 51 are provided at the bottom of the cup body 1. The arc-shaped plates 51 wrap around the bottom of the cup body 1 and are rotatably connected. Hooks 531 are fixedly connected to both ends of the arc-shaped plates 51. After the arc-shaped plates 51 wrap around the bottom of the cup body 1, the arc-shaped plates 51 are fixed by fitting elastic collars 532 onto two adjacent hooks 531. This solves the problem that the bottom of traditional one-piece injection molded seedling cups cannot be rotated.
[0039] Importantly, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A seedling protection cup, characterized in that: Includes a cup body (1), the lower half of the outer wall of the cup body (1) is covered with a silver film (2), a ventilation component (3) is provided on the top of the cup body (1), a detachable component (4) is provided between the ventilation component (3) and the cup body (1), the ventilation component (3) and the cup body (1) are detachably connected through the detachable component (4), the ventilation component (3) can change the top of the cup body (1) to two states: ventilation and sealing; The bottom of the cup body (1) is rotatably provided with a ground plug assembly (5), and the cup body (1) is fixed to the ground by passing a ground nail through the ground plug assembly (5).
2. The seedling protection cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The ventilation assembly (3) includes a fixed plate (31), a ventilation hole (32) opened on the fixed plate (31), a knob (33) rotatably disposed on the fixed plate (31), and a baffle (34) disposed on the outer wall of the knob (33).
3. The seedling protection cup as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The detachable component (4) includes a fixing ring (41) disposed on the top of the cup body (1), a limiting plate (42) disposed on the inner wall of the fixing ring (41), a positioning groove (43) opened on the bottom of the fixing plate (31), and a sliding groove (44) opened on the outer wall of the fixing plate (31).
4. The seedling protection cup as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The upper surface of the fixed plate (31) is fixedly connected with several anti-slip strips (301) in a circumferential direction.
5. The seedling protection cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The ground insertion assembly (5) includes an arc-shaped plate (51) rotatably disposed at the bottom of the cup body (1), an insertion hole (52) opened on the arc-shaped plate (51), and a connector (53) disposed between the two arc-shaped plates (51).
6. The seedling protection cup as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The connector (53) includes hooks (531) disposed at both ends of the arc plate (51) and elastic collars (532) disposed between two adjacent hooks (531).