A plant phenotyping system for fields

Abstract

The invention discloses a plant phenotype detection system for a field, and relates to the field of plant phenotype detection. The system comprises an installation track, a double beam structure and a guide rail; two groups of roller assemblies are installed on a track, and two legs of a triangular truss are respectively installed on connecting pieces of the two groups of roller assemblies; a driving trolley is installed on two guide rails, so that roller 2 is located on the guide rail and can move along the length direction of the guide rail; a driving motor 2 is started, so that a plant phenotype analysis device can move in a direction perpendicular to the track to perform phenotype analysis on the plant; a driving motor 1 is started, so that the plant phenotype analysis device can move in a direction parallel to the track to perform phenotype analysis on the plant. The gantry body of the invention can move according to a preset track, and can realize fully automatic unattended measurement in a field of 50-5500 square meters. The invention is a relatively ideal and cost-effective technology that balances safety, reliability, simple installation and operation, and simple maintenance at this stage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of plant phenotype detection, and in particular to a plant phenotype detection system for fields. Background Art

[0002] Plant phenotypes are determined or influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and reflect all physical, physiological, and biochemical characteristics and traits of plant structure and composition, plant growth and development process, and results. Plant phenotypic information collection platform is the key to the automated collection of plant phenotypic information. At present, there are plant phenotyping platforms for different agricultural scenarios, which can be roughly divided into plant phenotyping information collection platforms for non-controlled environments such as fields and orchards and for controlled environments such as greenhouses or laboratories. According to the deployment flexibility and mechanical structure of plant phenotyping platforms, they can be divided into facility-type plant phenotyping platforms and self-propelled plant phenotyping platforms. Common self-propelled plant phenotyping platforms in the field include field drone low-altitude remote sensing platforms, field unmanned vehicle phenotyping platforms, etc. Common facility-type plant phenotyping platforms include field rail gantry-type plant phenotyping platforms, field distributed Internet of Things phenotyping collection platforms, etc.

[0003] Existing problem: Since there is no patent related to the gantry track plant phenotyping platform, the relevant technology is not very mature and the design is still under research. The present invention can provide a design scheme of a gantry type plant phenotyping platform with a gear rack drive for the research. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A plant phenotyping system for a field comprises the following installation steps:

[0006] Step 1: Customize the tracks, double beam structures and guide rails that meet the required dimensions according to the field size, and then install the tracks on both sides of the field;

[0007] Step 2: Install two sets of roller assemblies on a track, and then install two legs of the triangular truss on the connecting pieces of the two sets of roller assemblies respectively;

[0008] Step 3: Install a double beam structure between the two triangular trusses, install two guide rails above the double beam structure, and install a reinforcing beam between the triangular truss and the double beam structure;

[0009] Step 4: Install reinforcement ribs on the triangular truss;

[0010] Step 5: Install the driving trolley on the two guide rails so that the second roller is located on the guide rails and can move along the length direction of the guide rails;

[0011] Step 6: Adjust the height of the telescopic rod and start the second driving motor to rotate the second gear, which drives the first gear meshing with the second gear to rotate, so that the shaft drives the two second rollers to rotate, and the plant phenotyping analysis device can move in a direction perpendicular to the track to perform phenotyping analysis on the plants;

[0012] Step 7: Start the driving motor 1 to drive the roller 1 to rotate, and under the connection of the connecting piece, the triangular truss moves along the length direction of the track, so that the plant phenotyping analysis device can move along the direction parallel to the track to perform phenotyping analysis on the plants;

[0013] The plant phenotype detection system includes a gantry body and a plant phenotype analysis device. The gantry body includes tracks installed on both sides of the field. The tracks are provided with two groups of roller assemblies moving along their axial directions. Triangular trusses are installed on the two groups of roller assemblies. A double-beam structure is installed between the two triangular trusses. Both beams of the double-beam structure are provided with guide rails arranged along the length direction. The two guide rails are provided with a driving trolley moving along their axial directions. The plant phenotype analysis device is installed under the driving trolley.

[0014] Preferably, the roller assembly includes two rollers 1 with symmetrical structures and a connecting piece connecting the two rollers 1, a driving motor 1 is installed on the central axis of the roller 1, and the connecting piece is screwed to the support legs of the triangular truss.

[0015] Preferably, the end surface of the guide rail is I-shaped.

[0016] Preferably, the driving trolley comprises a box body, both sides of which are rotatably connected to two rollers 2, wherein a rotating shaft is connected between the rollers 2 on two different sides, a gear 1 is provided on the rotating shaft, a driving motor 2 is installed inside the box body, an output shaft of the driving motor 2 is connected to gear 2, the gear 2 is meshed with gear 1, and a telescopic rod with adjustable length is connected to the lower end of the box body, and a plant phenotyping analysis device is installed at the lower end of the telescopic rod.

[0017] Preferably, the triangular truss is provided with transverse and longitudinal reinforcing ribs.

[0018] Preferably, a reinforcing beam is provided between the triangular truss and the double beam structure.

[0019] Beneficial effects of the invention: The invention provides a plant phenotype detection system for fields. The gantry body can move according to a preset track, and can realize fully automatic unattended measurement in a field of 50-5500 square meters. It is an ideal and cost-effective technology that balances safety, reliability, easy installation and operation, and simple maintenance at this stage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the roller assembly in the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving vehicle in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the box body of the driving vehicle in the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the connection between the triangular truss and the double beam structure in the present invention.

[0025] Among them, 0-plant phenotyping equipment, 1-track, 2-roller assembly, 3-triangular truss, 4-double beam structure, 5-guide rail, 6-driving trolley, 7-roller one, 8-connecting piece, 9-driving motor one, 10-box body, 11-roller two, 12-rotating shaft, 13-gear one, 14-driving motor two, 15-gear two, 16-telescopic rod, 17-reinforcement rib, 18-reinforcement beam. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further explained below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a plant phenotyping detection system for a field includes the following installation steps:

[0028] Step 1: Customize the track 1, double beam structure 4 and guide rail 5 in accordance with the size of the field, and then install the track 1 on both sides of the field;

[0029] Step 2: Install two sets of roller assemblies 2 on a track 1, and then install two legs of the triangular truss 3 on the connecting pieces 8 of the two sets of roller assemblies 2 respectively;

[0030] Step 3: Install a double beam structure 4 between the two triangular trusses 3, install two guide rails 5 above the double beam structure 4, and install a reinforcing beam 18 between the triangular trusses 3 and the double beam structure 4;

[0031] Step 4: Install the reinforcing rib 17 on the triangular truss 3;

[0032] Step 5: Install the driving trolley 6 on the two guide rails 5 so that the roller 2 11 is located on the guide rails 5 and can move along the length direction of the guide rails 5;

[0033] Step 6: Adjust the height of the telescopic rod 16, start the driving motor 2 14, so that the gear 2 15 rotates, driving the gear 1 13 meshing with it to rotate, so that the rotating shaft 12 rotates with the two rollers 2 11, and the plant phenotyping analysis device 0 can move in a direction perpendicular to the track 1 to perform phenotyping analysis on the plants;

[0034] Step 7: Start the driving motor 9 to drive the roller 7 to rotate, and under the connection of the connecting piece 8, the triangular truss 3 moves along the length direction of the track 1, so that the plant phenotyping analysis device 0 can move in a direction parallel to the track 1 to perform phenotyping analysis on the plants;

[0035] The plant phenotype detection system includes a gantry body and a plant phenotype analysis device 0, the gantry body includes a track 1 installed on both sides of the field, the track 1 is provided with two groups of roller assemblies 2 moving along its axial direction, the two groups of roller assemblies 2 are installed with triangular trusses 3, a double-beam structure 4 is installed between the two triangular trusses 3, the two beams of the double-beam structure 4 are provided with guide rails 5 arranged along the length direction, the two guide rails 5 are provided with a driving trolley 6 moving along its axial direction, and the plant phenotype analysis device 0 is installed under the driving trolley 6.

[0036] In this embodiment, the roller assembly 2 includes two symmetrical rollers 7 and a connecting member 8 connecting the two rollers 7. The central axis of the roller 7 is installed with a driving motor 9, and the connecting member 8 is screwed to the legs of the triangular truss 3. The driving motor 9 can also be used in conjunction with a planetary reducer.

[0037] In this embodiment, the end surface of the guide rail 5 is in an I-shape.

[0038] In this embodiment, the driving trolley 6 includes a box body 10, and two rollers 11 are rotatably connected on both sides of the box body 10, wherein the rollers 11 on two different sides are connected to a rotating shaft 12, and a gear 13 is provided on the rotating shaft 12. A driving motor 14 is installed inside the box body 10, and the output shaft of the driving motor 14 is connected to a gear 15, and the gear 15 is meshed with the gear 13. The lower end of the box body 10 is connected to a telescopic rod 16 with adjustable length, and the lower end of the telescopic rod 16 is installed with a plant phenotyping analysis device 0. The driving motor 14 can also be used in conjunction with a planetary reducer.

[0039] In this embodiment, the triangular truss 3 is provided with transverse and longitudinal reinforcing ribs 17 to increase the stability of the gantry body.

[0040] In this embodiment, a reinforcing beam 18 is provided between the triangular truss 3 and the double beam structure 4. The double beam structure 4 is a box beam and its cross-sectional structure is square.

[0041] The present invention can also be well matched with existing field greenhouse spraying equipment, adapt to field cultivation environment, crop cultivation requirements, crop test requirements and crop physiological requirements, can reduce repair and maintenance operations, realize automation and management informatization of the operation process, and not only can it leave expansion interfaces for adding water and fertilizer precision sprinkler irrigation systems, daily cultivation management systems and other software and hardware in the later stage, but also minimize the system's use and maintenance costs from the perspective of minimizing the cost of the system's entire life cycle.

[0042] It is known from common technical knowledge that the present invention can be implemented by other embodiments that do not deviate from its spirit or essential features. Therefore, the above disclosed embodiments are only illustrative in all respects and are not exclusive. All changes within the scope of the present invention or within the scope equivalent to the present invention are included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A plant phenotype detection system for a field, characterized in that: The installation steps include: Step 1: Customize the track (1), double beam structure (4) and guide rail (5) of required size according to the size of the field, and then install the track (1) on both sides of the field; Step 2: Install two sets of roller assemblies (2) on a track (1), and then install two legs of the triangular truss (3) on the connecting pieces (8) of the two sets of roller assemblies (2) respectively; Step 3: Install a double beam structure (4) between the two triangular trusses (3), install two guide rails (5) above the double beam structure (4), and install a reinforcing beam (18) between the triangular trusses (3) and the double beam structure (4); Step 4: Install reinforcing ribs (17) on the triangular truss (3); Step 5: Install the driving trolley (6) on the two guide rails (5) so that the roller 2 (11) is located on the guide rails (5) and can move along the length direction of the guide rails (5); Step 6: Adjust the height of the telescopic rod (16), start the driving motor 2 (14), so that the gear 2 (15) rotates, driving the gear 1 (13) meshing with it to rotate, thereby causing the rotating shaft (12) to rotate with the two rollers 2 (11), and the plant phenotyping analysis device (0) can move in a direction perpendicular to the track (1) to perform phenotyping analysis on the plant; Step 7: Start the driving motor 1 (9) to drive the roller 1 (7) to rotate, and under the connection of the connecting piece (8), the triangular truss (3) moves along the length direction of the track (1), so that the plant phenotyping analysis device (0) can move along the direction parallel to the track (1) to perform phenotyping analysis on the plant; The plant phenotype detection system comprises a gantry body and a plant phenotype analysis device (0), wherein the gantry body comprises a track (1) installed on both sides of a field, wherein the track (1) is provided with two groups of roller assemblies (2) moving along the axial direction thereof, wherein the two groups of roller assemblies (2) are provided with triangular trusses (3), wherein a double beam structure (4) is installed between the two triangular trusses (3), wherein both beams of the double beam structure (4) are provided with guide rails (5) arranged along the length direction thereof, wherein the two guide rails (5) are provided with driving trolleys (6) moving along the axial direction thereof, wherein the plant phenotype analysis device (0) is installed below the driving trolley (6).

2. A plant phenotype detection system for a field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller assembly (2) comprises two rollers (7) with symmetrical structures and a connecting member (8) connecting the two rollers (7); a driving motor (9) is installed on the central axis of the roller (7); and the connecting member (8) is screw-connected to the support legs of the triangular truss (3).

3. A plant phenotype detection system for a field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end surface of the guide rail (5) is in an I-shape.

4. A plant phenotype detection system for a field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving trolley (6) comprises a box body (10), two rollers (11) are rotatably connected to both sides of the box body (10), wherein a rotating shaft (12) is connected between the rollers (11) on two different sides, and a gear (13) is provided on the rotating shaft (12). A driving motor (14) is installed inside the box body (10), and the output shaft of the driving motor (14) is connected to a gear (15), and the gear (15) is meshed with the gear (13). The lower end of the box body (10) is connected to a telescopic rod (16) with adjustable length, and a plant phenotype analysis device (0) is installed at the lower end of the telescopic rod (16).

5. A plant phenotype detection system for a field according to claim 1, characterized in that: The triangular truss (3) is provided with transverse and longitudinal reinforcing ribs (17).

6. A plant phenotype detection system for a field according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing beam (18) is provided between the triangular truss (3) and the double beam structure (4).

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