Electromechanical selenium sand melon seedling transplanting machine
By using a rotating seedling cup feeding structure and an automatic ridging device with mechatronic design, the problem of inconsistent seedling feeding angles in existing technologies has been solved, realizing automated and efficient production of selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanting.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUZHOU CHUANGGAN TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2020-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, specifically to an electromechanical integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter. Background Technology
[0002] More and more regions have basically modernized their agricultural machinery. A wide variety of modern machines help farmers improve production efficiency, reduce labor intensity, and increase income, thus accumulating wealth. Among these modern machines are those used for transplanting selenium-rich watermelon seedlings.
[0003] Existing selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanters typically involve three steps: opening the transplanting trench, placing the seedlings, and then covering the soil after placing them. The first step is mechanized, but the latter two require at least two operators, resulting in high labor costs. Furthermore, during the soil covering operation, the angle at which the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings are manually thrown cannot be kept consistent, affecting the soil covering process and consequently impacting the efficiency of the transplanting process. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electromechanical integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A mechatronic selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter includes a frame and a ditching device, the ditching device being located at the bottom of the frame for forming a transplanting ditch; it also includes a seedling feeding device, comprising a rotating seedling cup feeding structure, a seedling guide tube assembly, and a seedling guide adjustment mechanism, the rotating seedling cup feeding structure being mounted on the frame, the seedling guide tube assembly being connected to the rotating seedling cup feeding structure, and the seedling guide adjustment mechanism being used to adjust the feeding angle of the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings; and an automatic ridging device and a control module, the automatic ridging device being located on the side of the seedling feeding device furthest from the ditching device, and the control module controlling the operation of the seedling feeding device and the automatic ridging device.
[0007] As a further aspect of the present invention: the trenching device includes trenchers, and a plurality of trenchers are respectively installed at the bottom of the seedling feeding device and at the front bottom of the frame.
[0008] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the seedling feeding device further includes a seedling tray frame, which is mounted on the machine frame.
[0009] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the rotating seedling cup feeding structure includes a seedling cup, a conveyor and a support. The conveyor is mounted on the frame via the support. A plurality of seedling cups are arranged circumferentially outside the conveyor. The conveyor cyclically drives the seedling cups to move above the seedling guide tube assembly.
[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the conveying component includes a guide rail, a drive gear, a servo motor, and a driven gear; a plurality of seedling cups are arranged circumferentially to form a seedling cup belt; the servo motor is mounted on the bracket; the drive gear is mounted on the output end of the servo motor; the driven gear is connected to the drive gear through the seedling cup belt; and the guide rail is arranged on the outer circumference and bottom of the seedling cup belt.
[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the automatic ridging device includes a driving component, a ridging shovel mounting frame and a ridging shovel, the ridging shovel mounting frame is movably mounted on the frame, and the driving component drives the ridging shovel to work through the ridging shovel mounting frame.
[0012] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the driving component includes a motor, a lead screw and a slider, the motor is mounted on the frame, the motor is connected to the lead screw, the lead screw is threadedly engaged with the slider, the slider is connected to the ridge-building shovel mounting frame, and the motor drives the slider and the ridge-building shovel mounting frame to move through the lead screw.
[0013] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the seedling guide tube assembly includes a seedling guide tube fixing frame and a seedling guide tube, the seedling guide tube is mounted on the seedling guide tube fixing frame, and the seedling guide tube fixing frame is mounted on the frame through a seedling guide adjustment mechanism.
[0014] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the seedling guide adjustment mechanism includes a bolt adjustment block and a bolt, the bolt adjustment block is installed on the frame by the bolt, and the bolt adjustment block is disposed between the seedling guide tube fixing frame and the bolt.
[0015] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a trenching device is installed at the bottom of the seedling guide tube.
[0016] As a further aspect of the present invention: the control module includes a relay, which is connected to the seedling feeding device and the automatic ridging device respectively.
[0017] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a seat is provided on the frame, and wheels are provided on both sides of the bottom of the frame.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: to realize the automation of soil gathering, save labor costs, maintain the stability of the seedling insertion angle, and thus improve production quality and efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view of the electromechanical integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a side view of the mechatronics-integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the mechatronics-integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the electromechanical integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 .
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the electromechanical integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the seedling feeding device in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the seedling tray frame in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 8 This is a front view of a trencher in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 9 This is a top view of a trencher in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the automatic ridging device and the seedling feeding device in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 .
[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the automatic ridging device and the seedling feeding device in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0030] In the attached diagram: 1-Automatic ridging device, 2-Seedling feeding device, 3-Seedling tray frame, 4-Seat, 5-Ground wheel, 6-Soil covering shovel, 7-Secondary furrow opener, 8-Primary furrow opener, 9-Frame, 10-U-shaped fixing plate, 11-Seedling guide tube fixing frame, 12-Pin, 13-Screw, 14-U-shaped buckle, 15-Seedling guide tube, 16-Bolt adjusting block, 17-Bolt;
[0031] 101-Motor, 102-Slider, 103-Lead screw, 104-Push rod, 105-Ridging shovel, 106-Ridging shovel mounting frame; 201-Guide rail, 202-Seedling cup, 203-Drive gear, 204-Bracket, 205-Servo motor, 206-Passive gear. Detailed Implementation
[0032] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects disclosed in this embodiment as detailed in the appended claims.
[0033] Please see Figure 1-6 In this embodiment of the invention, a mechatronic selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter includes a frame 9 and a ditching device. The ditching device is located at the bottom of the frame 9 to form a transplanting ditch. It also includes a seedling feeding device 2, which includes a rotating seedling cup feeding structure, a seedling guide tube assembly, and a seedling guide adjustment mechanism. The rotating seedling cup feeding structure is mounted on the frame 9, the seedling guide tube assembly is connected to the rotating seedling cup feeding structure, and the seedling guide adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the feeding angle of the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings. Furthermore, it includes an automatic ridging device 1 and a control module. The automatic ridging device 1 is located on the side of the seedling feeding device 2 away from the ditching device, and the control module controls the operation of the seedling feeding device 2 and the automatic ridging device 1.
[0034] Specifically, before transplanting the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings, the angle between the seedling guide tube assembly and the frame 9 is adjusted by the seedling guide adjustment mechanism to maintain a good angle during seedling cultivation; this maintains the stability of the seedling placement angle, thereby improving production quality. Two ground wheels 5 are respectively installed on both sides of the bottom of the frame 9. During transplanting, the frame 9 is driven to move, the ditching device plows out the transplanting trench, and the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings are manually placed into the rotating seedling cup placement structure. The rotating seedling cup placement structure continuously transports the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings to the top of the seedling guide tube assembly and then lowers them into the transplanting trench. Afterwards, the automatic ridging device 1 gathers the soil around the seedlings. Throughout the process, the control module controls the working speed of the seedling placement device 2 and the automatic ridging device 1. The automatic ridging device 1 automates the soil gathering process, saving labor costs and thus improving production quality and efficiency.
[0035] Please see Figure 1In this embodiment of the invention, the ditching device includes ditch openers, and a plurality of the ditch openers are respectively installed at the bottom of the seedling feeding device 2 and at the front bottom of the frame 9.
[0036] Specifically, the furrow openers are a secondary furrow opener 7 and a primary furrow opener 8. The primary furrow opener 8 is installed at the bottom front end of the frame, and the secondary furrow opener 7 is installed on the bottom outer surface of the seedling guide tube assembly, with the secondary furrow opener 7 located close to the primary furrow opener 8. The transplanting furrows are plowed out by the combination of the secondary furrow opener 7 and the primary furrow opener 8, ensuring the standardization and consistency of the transplanting furrows.
[0037] like Figure 8 , 9 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cutting edge of the primary furrow opener 8 is conical with a tapered upper portion; a support rod is provided at the top of the primary furrow opener 8, and the primary furrow opener 8 is mounted on the frame via the support rod. The conical shape of the primary furrow opener 8 facilitates the separation of soil, causing some of it to accumulate on the cutting edge of the primary furrow opener 8.
[0038] Please see Figure 4 , 5 In this embodiment of the invention, the seedling feeding device further includes a seedling tray frame 3, which is disposed on the frame and is adjacent to the rotating seedling cup feeding structure.
[0039] Specifically, the frame 9 is equipped with a seat 4, and the operator operates on the seat 4 to move the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings from the seedling tray frame 3 to the rotating seedling cup dispensing structure for dispensing.
[0040] Please see Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating seedling cup feeding structure includes a seedling cup 202, a conveyor and a support 204. The conveyor is mounted on the frame 9 via the support 204. A plurality of seedling cups 202 are arranged circumferentially outside the conveyor. The conveyor cyclically drives the seedling cups 202 to move above the seedling guide tube assembly.
[0041] Specifically, the conveying component includes a guide rail 201, a drive gear 203, a servo motor 205, and a driven gear 206. A plurality of seedling cups 202 are arranged circumferentially to form a seedling cup belt. The servo motor 205 is mounted on the bracket 204. The drive gear 203 is mounted on the output end of the servo motor 205. The driven gear 206 is connected to the drive gear 203 through the seedling cup belt. The guide rail 201 is arranged on the outer circumference and bottom of the seedling cup belt.
[0042] During the transplanting of selenium-rich watermelon seedlings, the control module controls the servo motor 205 to operate. The servo motor 205 drives the seedling cup belt to rotate, moving the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings from the seedling tray frame 3 into the seedling cup of the rotating seedling cup feeding structure. The seedling cup continuously transports the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings to the top of the seedling guide tube assembly for placement. The selenium-rich watermelon seedlings fall into the transplanting trench along the seedling guide tube assembly.
[0043] Please see Figure 9-11 In this embodiment of the invention, the automatic ridging device includes a driving component, a ridging shovel mounting frame 106, and a ridging shovel 105. The ridging shovel mounting frame 106 is movably mounted on the frame 9, and the driving component drives the ridging shovel 105 to work through the ridging shovel mounting frame 106.
[0044] Specifically, the driving component includes a motor 101, a lead screw 103, and a slider 102. The motor 101 is mounted on the frame 9 and connected to the lead screw 103. The lead screw 103 is threadedly engaged with the slider 102, and the slider 102 is connected to the ridge-forming shovel mounting frame 106. The motor 101 drives the slider 102 and the ridge-forming shovel mounting frame 106 to move via the lead screw 103. The end of the ridge-forming shovel mounting frame 106 away from the driving component is hinged to the middle of the frame 9. The slider 102 is connected to the ridge-forming shovel mounting frame 106 via a push rod 104, which is hinged to the end of the ridge-forming shovel mounting frame 106 near the driving component. The motor 101 drives the slider 102 and the ridge-forming shovel mounting frame 106 to move up and down via the lead screw 103. Simultaneously, the movement of the ridge-forming shovel mounting frame 106 drives the ridge-forming shovel 105 to move, thereby achieving soil gathering.
[0045] Please see Figure 1 In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a soil covering shovel 6 is provided on the frame 9 or the ridge-building shovel mounting frame 106. The soil covering shovel 6 is located at the rear end of the seedling guide tube assembly and covers the transplanting trench with soil.
[0046] Please see Figure 6 In this embodiment of the invention, the seedling guide tube assembly includes a seedling guide tube fixing frame 11 and a seedling guide tube 15. The seedling guide tube 15 is mounted on the seedling guide tube fixing frame 11, and the seedling guide tube fixing frame 11 is mounted on the frame 9 through a seedling guide adjustment mechanism.
[0047] Specifically, the seedling guide tube 15 is installed on the seedling guide tube fixing frame 11, and a furrowing device is installed at the bottom of the seedling guide tube 15, that is, the secondary furrow opener 7 is set at the bottom of the seedling guide tube 15.
[0048] Please see Figure 6In this embodiment of the invention, the seedling guide adjustment mechanism includes a bolt adjustment block 16 and a bolt 17. The bolt adjustment block 16 is mounted on the frame 9 via the bolt 17. The bolt adjustment block 16 is disposed between the seedling guide tube fixing frame 11 and the bolt 17 and is used to adjust the angle between the seedling guide tube 15 and the frame 9.
[0049] Specifically, the seedling guide tube 15 is mounted on the seedling guide tube fixing frame 11 via a U-shaped fixing plate 10 and a U-shaped buckle 14. The seedling guide tube fixing frame 11 is mounted on the frame 9 via a pin 12. The bolt adjusting block 16 is connected to the seedling guide tube fixing frame 11 via screws, and the bolt adjusting block 16 is hinged to the frame 9 via bolts 17. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the seedling guide tube 15, the length of the screw 13 is adjusted, which allows the seedling guide tube fixing frame 11 to rotate around the pin 12, thereby adjusting the angle between the seedling guide tube 15 and the frame 9.
[0050] Preferably, a rubber pad is provided between the seedling guide tube fixing frame 11 and the seedling guide tube 15 to increase the friction between the seedling guide tube fixing frame 11 and the seedling guide tube 15, and also to reduce shock.
[0051] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment of the invention, the control module includes a relay, which is connected to the seedling feeding device 2 and the automatic ridging device 1 respectively.
[0052] Specifically, the power of the motor and servo motor is controlled by relays, thereby controlling the working efficiency of the seedling feeding device 2 and the automatic ridging device 1.
[0053] The working principle of this invention is as follows: Before transplanting selenium-rich watermelon seedlings, the angle between the seedling guide tube assembly and the frame 9 is adjusted by the seedling guide adjustment mechanism to maintain a good angle during seedling cultivation; this maintains the stability of the seedling placement angle, thereby improving production quality. During transplanting, the frame 9 is driven to move, the ditching device plows out the transplanting ditch, and the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings are manually placed into the rotating seedling cup placement structure in sequence. The rotating seedling cup placement structure rotates, continuously conveying the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings to the top of the seedling guide tube assembly and then lowering them into the transplanting ditch. Afterwards, the automatic ridging device 1 gathers soil around the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings.
[0054] It should be noted that the motors, servo motors and relays used in this invention are all applications of existing technologies. Those skilled in the art can achieve the desired functions based on the relevant descriptions, or achieve the required technical characteristics through similar technologies, so they will not be described in detail here.
[0055] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the disclosure in the specification and embodiments. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the claims.
[0056] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A mechatronic selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter, comprising a frame and a trenching device, wherein the trenching device is disposed at the bottom of the frame for forming a transplanting trench; characterized in that, Also includes: The seedling feeding device includes a rotating seedling cup feeding structure, a seedling guide tube assembly, and a seedling guide adjustment mechanism. The rotating seedling cup feeding structure is mounted on the frame, the seedling guide tube assembly is connected to the rotating seedling cup feeding structure, and the seedling guide adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the feeding angle of the selenium-rich watermelon seedlings. as well as An automatic ridging device and a control module are provided, wherein the automatic ridging device is located on the side of the seedling feeding device that is far away from the furrow device, and the control module controls the operation of the seedling feeding device and the automatic ridging device. The trenching device includes trenchers, and a plurality of the trenchers are respectively installed at the bottom of the seedling feeding device and at the front bottom of the frame; The seedling feeding device also includes a seedling tray frame, which is mounted on the machine frame; The rotating seedling cup feeding structure includes seedling cups, a conveyor and a support. The conveyor is mounted on the frame via the support. A plurality of seedling cups are arranged circumferentially on the outside of the conveyor. The conveyor cyclically drives the seedling cups to move above the seedling guide tube assembly. The automatic ridging device includes a drive unit, a ridging shovel mounting frame, and a ridging shovel. A plurality of the ridging shovels are mounted on the ridging shovel mounting frame, which is movably mounted on the frame. The drive unit drives the ridging shovels to move through the ridging shovel mounting frame.
2. The mechatronics-integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component includes a motor, a lead screw, and a slider. The motor is mounted on the frame and connected to the lead screw. The lead screw is threadedly engaged with the slider. The slider is connected to the ridge-building shovel mounting frame. The motor drives the slider and the ridge-building shovel mounting frame to move through the lead screw.
3. The mechatronics-integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The seedling guide tube assembly includes a seedling guide tube fixing frame and a seedling guide tube. The seedling guide tube is installed on the seedling guide tube fixing frame, and the seedling guide tube fixing frame is installed on the frame through a seedling guide adjustment mechanism.
4. The mechatronics-integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The seedling guide adjustment mechanism includes a bolt adjustment block and a bolt. The bolt adjustment block is installed on the frame by the bolt and is located between the seedling guide tube fixing frame and the bolt.
5. The mechatronics-integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the seedling guide tube is equipped with a trenching device.
6. The mechatronics-integrated selenium-rich watermelon seedling transplanter according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control module includes a relay, which is connected to the seedling feeding device and the automatic ridging device respectively.