A growing rack having a drainage channel

By setting drainage outlets and 'S'-shaped channels on the partitions of the planting rack, combined with water storage areas and guide plates, the problems of poor drainage and soil erosion in the planting device are solved, the stability of the planting pots and the light utilization rate are improved, and the installation process is simplified.

CN112352592BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27王四平
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Application Number
CN202011364591.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-11-29
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2040-11-29

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Technical Problem

Existing planting facilities have problems with insufficient light and soil erosion, especially poor drainage, which leads to root rot and serious soil loss.

Method used

Design a planting rack with drainage channels. By opening drainage outlets on the partitions and setting drainage outlets on different sides of adjacent partitions to form an 'S' shaped channel, combined with a water storage area and a guide plate, water can be drained from the upper planting area to the lower area. At the same time, the planting pots are stabilized by connectors and guide plates, enhancing connectivity and light exposure.

Benefits of technology

It achieves good drainage, slows down soil erosion, enhances the stability of the planting pot, improves light utilization, and simplifies the installation process.

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Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of planting device, and particularly relates to a planting frame with a drainage channel, which comprises a main body, and a plurality of planting grooves for placing plants are formed in the main body, and a baffle two for dividing the planting grooves into a plurality of planting areas is arranged in the planting grooves; the baffle two is provided with a drainage port for draining the accumulated water in the current planting area to the next planting area. The baffle two is provided with the drainage port, so that the water can be drained to the next planting area from the drainage port while the soil erosion is slowed down by the baffle two, and thus the soil erosion can be slowed down while the water is conveniently drained.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of planting device technology, and specifically refers to a planting rack with drainage channels. Background Technology

[0002] There are many types of planting devices, one of which is a planting wall made of planting boxes, thus serving a greening purpose. These planting boxes also contain planting pots for growing plants. For example, there is patent number 2018216362720, titled "Invention of a New Type of Planting Box".

[0003] However, due to insufficient light caused by the top being blocked, the planter developed a planting rack with an open top, which is divided into multiple planting areas by partitions. Considering soil erosion, the partitions are made solid, allowing water to flow down through overflow. However, this results in poor drainage. Therefore, the question is how to achieve convenient drainage while also mitigating soil erosion. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a planting rack with a drainage channel. By providing a drainage outlet in the second partition, water can be diverted to the next planting area while mitigating soil erosion through the second partition. This solves the problem of not being able to achieve convenient drainage while also mitigating soil erosion.

[0005] The objective of this invention is achieved as follows:

[0006] A planting rack with drainage channels includes a main body, and the main body has several planting troughs for placing plants. The planting troughs are equipped with partitions for dividing the planting troughs into several planting areas.

[0007] The partition has a drainage outlet, which is used to drain the water accumulated in the current planting area to the next planting area.

[0008] Based on the above solutions, further improvements or preferred solutions include:

[0009] Preferably, in the length direction of the main body, the drain outlets of two adjacent partitions are located on different sides, thereby forming an "S"-shaped drainage channel.

[0010] Preferably, a water storage area is provided between the bottom of the drain outlet and the planting trough.

[0011] Preferably, the planting trough is provided with a connector for connecting planting pots, and a guide plate is provided between the connector and the partition plate 2 for guiding.

[0012] Preferably, partition one is hung on partition two, and connecting grooves are provided on both sides of the planting trough, and partition one is engaged in the connecting grooves on both sides.

[0013] Preferably, the planting pot has an installation hole at its rear end, the lower end of the connector abuts against the outer wall of the planting pot, and the upper end of the connector passes through the installation hole and abuts against the inner wall of the planting pot.

[0014] Preferably, the connector has a vertically arranged protrusion in the middle, and the lower end of the protrusion abuts against the inner wall of the mounting hole.

[0015] Preferably, connecting strips are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the planting pot, and an installation groove is formed between the connecting strips. Connecting plates are provided on both sides of the planting groove, and the connecting plates are snapped into the installation groove.

[0016] Or / and, the partition plate 2 is provided with a plurality of abutment plates, and the lower end of the planting pot abuts against the abutment plates.

[0017] Preferably, the upper end of the second partition plate is provided with a plurality of overflow channels for water to flow up and down;

[0018] Or / and, the second partition is inclined in the planting trough, thereby restricting the movement of the planting pot.

[0019] Preferably, the main body is an elongated planting rack with an open top, and the planting trough is provided along its length, and the planting trough is U-shaped.

[0020] The outstanding and beneficial technical effects of this invention compared to the prior art are:

[0021] 1. The present invention has a drainage outlet in the second partition, so that while the second partition can reduce soil erosion, water can also flow to the next planting area through the drainage outlet. Thus, it can facilitate drainage and reduce soil erosion at the same time.

[0022] 2. By setting the drainage outlets of two adjacent partitions on different sides, the present invention forms an "S"-shaped drainage channel, which can further reduce soil erosion.

[0023] 3. The present invention provides drainage holes for water flow at the bottom of the planting pot and on the side located at the upper end of the partition, so that drainage holes are not made in places where water should leak, thereby reducing the processing steps and increasing the strength of the planting pot.

[0024] 4. The present invention connects the planting pot with a connector and secures the connection between the planting pot and the main body with a connecting plate and / or abutment plate, thereby supporting the planting pot and preventing it from falling off the main body.

[0025] 5. The present invention has a protrusion vertically provided in the middle of the connector, so as to restrict the up and down movement of the planting pot while preventing the planting pot from detaching from the connector.

[0026] 6. The present invention is provided with a guide plate for guiding water flow from top to bottom to the planting pot 41, thereby better irrigating the plants.

[0027] 7. The main body of this invention is a long, open-top planting rack, and the planting trough is U-shaped and extends along its length. Therefore, the upper part of the planting area is very spacious, allowing for greater sunlight exposure.

[0028] Furthermore, because it is elongated, multiple plants can be planted vertically on a single main body. Therefore, when forming a planting wall, it is only necessary to connect the left and right sides, instead of connecting the top and bottom to form a vertical line first, and then connecting the left and right sides to form a planting wall as in existing technologies. This saves time and effort. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is one of the simplified structural diagrams of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is the second simplified structural diagram of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is the third simplified structural diagram of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is one of the simplified structural diagrams of partition one;

[0033] Figure 5 This is one of the simplified structural diagrams of partition one;

[0034] Figure 6 This is one of the simplified structural diagrams of a planting pot;

[0035] Figure 7 This is the second simplified structural diagram of a planting pot;

[0036] Figure 8 This is the fourth simplified structural diagram of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 9 This is the fifth simplified structural diagram of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 10 This is the sixth simplified structural diagram of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 11 This is the seventh simplified structural diagram of the present invention.

[0040] In the diagram: 1-Main body; 2-Partition 1; 3-Partition 2; 4-Protruding plate; 5-Planting trough; 6-Protrusion; 7-Drainage outlet; 8-Groove; 9-Protrusion; 15-Connecting groove; 16-Protruding strip; 29-Protrusion 1; 30-Protrusion 2; 31-Protrusion 3; 32-Protrusion 4; 33-Placement groove 1; 34-Placement groove 2; 36-Snap fastener; 37-Placement hole; 41-Planting pot; 42-Connecting strip; 43-Installation groove; 44-Installation hole; 45-Connecting plate; 46-Guide plate; 47-Abutting plate; 49-Connector; 52-Overflow groove; 53-Abutting block; 54-Hole; 55-Connecting piece 1; 56-Limiting plate; 57-Overlap groove; 58-Connecting piece 2; 59-Overlap strip; 60-Snap groove. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Example 1:

[0043] Combination Figures 1-3 It can be seen that a planting rack with drainage channels includes a main body 1, and the main body 1 has several planting troughs 5 for placing plants. At the same time, the planting troughs 5 have partitions 2 3 inside for dividing the planting troughs 5 into several planting areas.

[0044] Furthermore, partition 2 3 is equipped with a drainage outlet 7, which is used to drain the water accumulated in the current planting area to the next planting area. Therefore, while mitigating soil erosion through partition 2 3, water can also flow to the next planting area through the drainage outlet, thus achieving convenient drainage while also mitigating soil erosion.

[0045] Furthermore, along the length of the main body 1, the drain outlets 7 of two adjacent partitions 2 3 are located on different sides, thus forming an "S"-shaped drainage channel.

[0046] Therefore, when water flows from top to bottom, it can first flow in from the left drain 7, then pass through the partition 2 3, and then flow out from the right drain 7. Compared with flowing directly from top to bottom, the present invention can further reduce soil erosion.

[0047] The structure of the drainage outlet 7 is diverse, and it can be a round hole, a square hole, or a long groove, so as to meet the water requirements of different plants.

[0048] Meanwhile, a water storage area is set between the bottom of the drainage outlet 7 and the planting trough 5 to ensure that the plants can still be provided with water when there is no watering or when the weather is hot.

[0049] Furthermore, this invention is not limited to forming a planting wall by vertical placement in front of a wall, but can be applied to various walls, floors, or roofs. When the main body 1 is placed vertically, it can be fixed to the wall by fasteners such as bolts and screws.

[0050] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the planting trough 5 is provided with a connector 49 for connecting the planting pot 41, and a guide plate 46 for guiding is provided between the connector 49 and the partition 3.

[0051] The planting pot 41 is hung on the connector 49. Therefore, compared with the existing direct placement, the present invention can prevent people from easily taking the planting pot. Moreover, due to the hook, the planting pot will not slip out when the planting box is tilted forward.

[0052] Meanwhile, a guide plate 46 is provided between the connector 49 and the partition 3 for guiding, thereby guiding the water from top to bottom to the planting pot 41, thus better irrigating the plants.

[0053] Moreover, the specific hook structure is as follows: First, the rear end of the planting pot 41 is provided with an installation hole 44, and the lower end of the connector 49 abuts against the outer wall of the planting pot 41, and the upper end of the connector 49 passes through the installation hole 44 and abuts against the inner wall of the planting pot 41.

[0054] Furthermore, a protruding plate 4 is provided on the guide plate 46, and a groove 8 is provided between the protruding plate 4 and the connector 49. Therefore, when the planting pot 41 is hung on the connector 49, the side wall of the planting pot 41 is placed in the groove 8, and the protruding plate 4 and the connector 49 are located on the outer and inner sides of the planting pot 41 respectively, thereby further tightening the connection.

[0055] In order to restrict movement in multiple directions, a protrusion 6 is vertically provided in the middle of the connector 49, and the lower end of the protrusion 6 abuts against the inner wall of the mounting hole 44, so that while restricting the up and down movement of the planting pot 41, the connector 49 also prevents the planting pot 41 from detaching from the connector 49.

[0056] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 6 It can be seen that, in order to make the connection of the planting pot 41 more stable, connecting strips 42 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the planting pot 41, and an installation groove 43 is formed between the connecting strips 42. At the same time, connecting plates 45 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the main body 1. Therefore, in actual installation, the connecting plates 45 are snapped into the installation groove 43, thereby realizing the connection between the planting pot 41 and the main body 1. At the same time, the installation groove 43 can also be directly drilled to form a hole.

[0057] Alternatively, several abutment plates 47 may be provided on the partition 2 3, so that during actual installation, the lower end of the planting pot 41 abuts against the abutment plate 47, thereby achieving the connection between the planting pot 41 and the main body 1.

[0058] Alternatively, it could be a combination of the two, thereby securing the connection between the planting pot 41 and the main body 1 and supporting the planting pot 41, thus preventing the planting pot 41 from falling off the main body 1.

[0059] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 7 It can be seen that the bottom of the planting pot 41 and the side located at the upper end of the partition 2 3 are provided with drainage holes 50 for water flow, so that drainage holes are not made in places where water should leak, thereby reducing the processing steps and increasing the strength of the planting pot.

[0060] Furthermore, in order to further reduce processing and increase strength, a drainage hole 50 can be provided at the bottom of the planting pot 41 away from the planting trough 5.

[0061] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 It can be seen that the upper end of the partition 2 3 is provided with several overflow channels 52 for water to flow up and down, so that excess water flows out and then flows to the next planting area.

[0062] Furthermore, the partition 3 is inclined on the planting trough 5, thereby restricting the movement of the planting pot 41 and preventing the planting pot 41 from falling off the main body 1.

[0063] Combination Figures 1-3 It can be seen that the main body 1 is a long planting rack with an open top, and the planting trough 5 is provided along the length of the main body 1. At the same time, the cross-section of the planting trough 5 is U-shaped, and there is a partition 2 3 inside for dividing the planting trough 5 into several planting areas.

[0064] Therefore, the upper part of the planting area is very spacious, allowing for more sunlight. Also, because it is elongated, multiple plants can be planted vertically on a single main body 1. Thus, when forming a planting wall, only the left and right connections are needed, instead of connecting vertically first to form a vertical strip, and then connecting horizontally to form the planting wall, as is done in existing technologies. This saves time and effort.

[0065] Combination Figures 1-3 It can be seen that the structure connecting the left and right sides of the main body 1 is as follows: First, a number of protrusions 29 are provided on one side of the main body 1, and a placement groove 33 is provided on the other side.

[0066] Therefore, in actual use, when several main bodies 1 are spliced ​​horizontally in sequence, the protrusion 29 of the previous main body 1 is engaged in the placement slot 33 of the next main body 1, thereby realizing the connection between the main bodies 1.

[0067] Therefore, this invention achieves lateral support through left and right connections, thereby ensuring the stability of the planting wall; and adopts a connection structure of bosses and placement grooves. Compared with the snap-fit ​​structure, the bosses and placement grooves are easier to process. At the same time, the bosses and placement grooves are in surface contact, so the contact area is large, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection.

[0068] Both the boss 29 and the placement groove 33 are inclined on the main body 1. Compared with vertical placement, the inclined placement increases the contact area between the main bodies 1, thus making the connection more stable. At the same time, the inclined placement also forms an anti-detachment structure, preventing the connection between the main bodies 1 from easily separating, thereby securing the connection between the main bodies 1.

[0069] Meanwhile, the specific structure of the placement slot 33 is as follows: First, a boss 30 is provided on the outer side of the main body 1, and the boss 30 has a placement slot 33. Therefore, the bosses on both sides are provided, so that the main bodies 1 are not completely abutted against each other, and space is provided for the connection between the main bodies 1.

[0070] Combination Figures 1-3 It can be seen that the specific structure of the upper and lower connection of the main body 1 is as follows: First, a boss 31 is provided at the lower end of the main body 1, and a buckle 36 is provided at the middle of the outer side of the boss 31.

[0071] Meanwhile, a placement groove 34 is provided on the inner side of the upper end of the main body 1, and a placement hole 37 communicating with the placement groove 34 is provided on the side wall of the placement groove 34.

[0072] Therefore, in actual use, when several main bodies 1 are spliced ​​sequentially along the length direction, the boss 31 of the previous main body 1 is engaged in the placement groove 34 of the next main body 1, and the buckle 36 of the previous main body 1 abuts against the inner wall of the placement hole 37 of the next main body 1.

[0073] Therefore, the connection structure of the boss and the placement groove achieves surface-to-surface contact, resulting in a large contact area and thus ensuring the stability of the green wall. Moreover, compared to the snap-fit ​​structure, the boss and placement groove are easier to manufacture.

[0074] Both the boss 31 and the placement groove 2 34 are inclinedly arranged on the main body 1. Compared with the vertical arrangement, the inclined arrangement can increase the contact area between the main bodies 1, thereby making the connection more stable. At the same time, the inclined arrangement can also form an anti-detachment structure, preventing the connection between the main bodies 1 from easily separating, thus securing the connection between the main bodies 1.

[0075] Meanwhile, the specific structure of the placement groove 34 is as follows: First, the placement groove 34 is formed by the outward indentation of the inner wall of the main body 1, and the outer wall of the placement groove 34 forms a boss 4 32. Therefore, the setting of the bosses on both sides ensures that the main bodies 1 are not completely abutted against each other, and provides space for the connection between the main bodies 1.

[0076] Example 2: This example is basically the same as Example 1, except that a partition 2 is added. The specific structure is as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, partition 2 is hung on partition 3, and connecting grooves 15 are opened on both sides of the planting trough 5, and the two sides of partition 2 are engaged in the connecting grooves 15.

[0077] Meanwhile, the structure of partition 12 is diverse. It can be solid or have several holes 54 for ventilation and water passage. When partition 12 is solid, the holes for water passage should be set on the main body 1, such as overflow groove 52, so that water can flow between the upper and lower parts.

[0078] Meanwhile, the connecting groove 15 is L-shaped, and the partition 2 is provided with a protrusion 16. The protrusion 16 and the side of the partition 2 are engaged in the L-shaped connecting groove 15, thereby securing the connection between the partition 2 and the main body 1.

[0079] Furthermore, the structure on which partition 2 is hung on partition 3 is as follows: a protrusion 9 is provided at the lower end of partition 2, and the inner wall of the protrusion 9 covers the outer surface of partition 2, thereby hanging partition 2 on partition 3.

[0080] Furthermore, in order to place the partition 12 better, an abutment block 53 is provided at the lower end of the partition 12, and the inner wall of the abutment block 53 covers the inner surface of the partition 12 and cooperates with the protrusion 9, thereby being located on the inner and outer surfaces of the partition 12 respectively, thereby securing the connection between the partition 12 and the partition 23.

[0081] Example 3: This example is basically the same as Example 1, except that the structure connecting the left and right sides of the main body 1 is as follows: First, a connecting piece 55 extends from one side of the main body 1. At the same time, the connecting piece 55 is bent into a limiting plate 56, and an overlap groove 57 is formed between the limiting plate 56 and the main body 1. Moreover, due to the existence of the overlap groove 57, the main bodies 1 are not completely abutted, thus providing space for the connection between the main bodies 1.

[0082] Therefore, in actual use, when several main bodies 1 are spliced ​​horizontally in sequence, the inner wall of the previous main body 1, which is away from the connecting piece 55, abuts against the inner wall of the limiting plate 56 of the next main body 1.

[0083] Therefore, lateral support can be achieved through left and right connections, thereby ensuring the stability of the planting wall; and the limiting plate 56 is used to abut against the side wall, i.e., in surface contact, resulting in a large contact area and thus ensuring the stability of the connection. Moreover, the limiting plate 56 can restrict the left and right movement of the main body 1.

[0084] Furthermore, in order to secure the connection, a connecting piece 2 58 can be extended on one side of the main body 1. Therefore, when overlapping, the connecting piece 2 58 can be embedded into the overlapping groove 57, thereby realizing the connection between the main bodies 1.

[0085] Example 4: This example is basically the same as Example 1, except that the structure connecting the left and right sides of the main body 1 is as follows: First, a connecting piece 1 55 is extended on one side of the main body 1, and a connecting piece 2 58 is extended on the other side. At the same time, the connecting piece 1 55 is formed with an overlapping strip 59 downward, and the connecting piece 2 58 is formed with a snap-fit ​​groove 60 downward.

[0086] Therefore, in actual use, when several main bodies 1 are spliced ​​horizontally in sequence, the overlapping strip 59 of the previous main body 1 is embedded into the snap-fit ​​groove 60 of the next main body 1.

[0087] Therefore, side support can be achieved through left and right connections, thereby ensuring the stability of the planting wall; and the overlapping strip 59 and the snap-fit ​​groove 60 are mutually abutting, i.e., in surface contact, resulting in a large contact area and thus ensuring the stability of the connection.

[0088] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape, and principle of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A planting rack with drainage channels, characterized in that: Includes a main body (1), and the main body (1) has several planting troughs (5) for placing plants. The planting troughs (5) are equipped with partitions (3) for dividing the planting troughs (5) into several planting areas. The partition 2 (3) is provided with a drain outlet (7), which is used to drain the water accumulated in the current planting area to the next planting area; The planting trough (5) is provided with a connector (49) for connecting the planting pot (41), and a guide plate (46) for guiding is provided between the connector (49) and the partition plate (3). Along the length of the main body (1), the drain outlets (7) of two adjacent partitions (3) are located on different sides, thus forming an "S"-shaped drainage channel.

2. A planting rack with drainage channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water storage area is provided between the bottom of the drain outlet (7) and the planting trough (5).

3. A planting rack with drainage channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: Partition 1 (2) is hung on partition 2 (3), and connecting grooves (15) are opened on both sides of the planting trough (5), and partition 1 (2) is engaged in the connecting grooves (15) on both sides.

4. A planting rack with drainage channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The planting pot (41) has an installation hole (44) at its rear end. The lower end of the connector (49) abuts against the outer wall of the planting pot (41), and the upper end of the connector (49) passes through the installation hole (44) and abuts against the inner wall of the planting pot (41).

5. A planting rack with drainage channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (49) has a vertically arranged protrusion (6) in the middle, and the lower end of the protrusion (6) abuts against the inner wall of the mounting hole (44).

6. A planting rack with drainage channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The planting pot (41) is symmetrically provided with connecting strips (42) on both sides, and an installation groove (43) is formed between the connecting strips (42). The planting groove (5) is provided with connecting plates (45) on both sides, and the connecting plates (45) are snapped into the installation groove (43). Or / and, a plurality of abutment plates (47) are provided on the partition plate 2 (3), and the lower end of the planting pot (41) abuts against the abutment plate (47).

7. A planting rack with drainage channels according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the partition plate 2 (3) is provided with several overflow channels (52) for water to flow up and down. Or / and, the second partition (3) is inclined in the planting trough (5), thereby restricting the movement of the planting pot (41).

8. A planting rack with drainage channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) is a long planting rack with an open top. The planting trough (5) is provided along the length of the main body (1), and the planting trough (5) is U-shaped.

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