A substrate bag feeding device for agricultural cultivation

Abstract

The application discloses a substrate bag feeding device for agricultural cultivation, which comprises a storage device and an output mechanism, and the storage device is used for storing substrate bags; the storage device comprises two circulating assemblies; the two circulating assemblies are oppositely installed and form a storage space therebetween; the output mechanism comprises a first conveying belt arranged directly below the storage space; the circulating assemblies are provided with lifting units which are equidistantly installed thereon; one end of the first conveying belt is located at the rear side of the storage device and extends out of the storage device; and a rolling device is further installed at the rear side of the first conveying belt. In the application, the substrate bags can be separated and fed one by one by cooperation of the storage device and the output mechanism, and the feeding efficiency is high; after feeding, the substrate bags can be rolled by the rolling device, so that the surface of the substrate bags is flat, and subsequent punching, seedling planting and cultivation operations are facilitated; and the adjacent substrate bags can be closely arranged by using an auxiliary mechanism, so that the laying space is fully utilized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural machinery, and in particular to a substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, soil acidification, salinization, and soil-borne pests and diseases have become common problems in vegetable greenhouse cultivation, severely impacting vegetable growth and quality. Bag-based soilless cultivation refers to planting crops in specialized plastic bags filled with coconut coir, peat moss, perlite, bark, sawdust, or a mixed substrate. Holes are punched at regular intervals in the bags, and the crops are planted within these holes using an open drip irrigation system. This method is called organic substrate bag-based soilless cultivation. After cultivation, the results are as follows... Figure 1 As shown. This bag-type substrate soilless cultivation has the following characteristics: (1) It generally uses integrated water and fertilizer irrigation, which facilitates the control of fertilizer and water and saves fertilizer and water. (2) Each plant's root system has its own activity space, the root system is spread out, and the plant grows well. (3) Once a disease occurs, the entire plant is relatively easy to clean up, which will not cause the spread of disease between plants. (4) All the substrates used are disinfected and sterilized, and are themselves unpolluted, so the products produced are clean, hygienic and unpolluted. (5) Compared with non-bag-type soilless cultivation, the relative humidity of the air is lower, which is conducive to reducing the occurrence of diseases, especially in winter.

[0003] Currently, soilless cultivation using substrate bags mainly relies on manual placement of the substrate bags. This method is labor-intensive and inefficient, and the spacing between manually placed substrate bags is generally large, resulting in a significant waste of space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Purpose of the invention: In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides an agricultural substrate bag dispensing device that can automatically dispense substrate bags with high efficiency.

[0005] Technical solution: To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an agricultural cultivation substrate bag dispensing device, which includes a storage device and an output mechanism, wherein the storage device is used to store the substrate bags;

[0006] The storage device includes two circulation components; the two circulation components are installed opposite each other, forming a storage space between them; the output mechanism includes a first conveyor belt located directly below the storage space; each circulation component has equidistantly installed lifting units; the operation of the circulation components can allow lifting units outside the storage space to enter the storage space, and can also allow lifting units inside the storage space to leave the storage space; the lifting units located in the storage space can lift the matrix bag, and the two lifting units at corresponding positions on the two circulation components support the two sides of the matrix bag;

[0007] One end of the first conveyor belt is located at the rear of the storage device and extends beyond the storage device; a rolling device is also installed at the rear of the first conveyor belt.

[0008] In the above structure, by controlling the operation of the circulation component, the lifting unit located in the storage space moves downwards. The substrate bag lifted by the lifting unit moves downwards and eventually falls onto the first conveyor belt. The first conveyor belt operates, separating the substrate bag from the storage device and distributing it to the ground from its tail end. The distributing device operates continuously, distributing substrate bags in rows for efficient distribution. The rolling device rolls the substrate bags on the ground to flatten their upper surface, facilitating cultivation.

[0009] Furthermore, the output mechanism also includes a second conveyor belt located outside the storage device. The second conveyor belt is provided on both sides of the first conveyor belt. The second conveyor belt extends from the rear side of the storage space to the end of the first conveyor belt. This ensures that after the matrix bag is removed from the storage device, the output mechanism has a sufficiently large supporting area for the matrix bag, so that the matrix bag remains flat during movement, thus guaranteeing the delivery effect.

[0010] Furthermore, each of the aforementioned circulation components includes two circulation units, which can be chains or belts, and also includes a crossbar spanning between the two circulation units; multiple crossbars are arranged equidistantly along the extension path of the circulation units, and the layout density of the crossbars is greater than that of the lifting units; the lifting unit is rotatable relative to the circulation component, and the lifting unit includes an L-shaped main support and a supporting part. This structure ensures the reliability of the circulation component structure. The supporting part of the lifting unit located within the storage space rests against the crossbar, keeping the lifting unit in a horizontal position; the main support of the lifting unit located outside the storage space is in a drooping position under gravity, meaning the entire lifting unit is in a retracted state, thus occupying less space and reducing the overall size of the machine.

[0011] Furthermore, there are multiple storage devices, all arranged in a linear array along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt. This increases the number of substrate bags that the dispensing device can dispense at one time.

[0012] Furthermore, an auxiliary mechanism is provided between the rear end of the output mechanism and the rolling device. The matrix bag falling from the rear end of the output mechanism falls to the ground via the auxiliary mechanism. The auxiliary mechanism includes a frame capable of pitching motion and a push plate installed at the rear end of the frame. The push plate can move relative to the frame in the front-back direction. The bottom of the frame has a base support that can switch between a supporting state and a retracted state. In the supporting state, the base support blocks the bottom of the frame, thus supporting the matrix bag thrown by the output mechanism. In the retracted state, the matrix bag is released to the ground.

[0013] Furthermore, the base includes multiple parallel rollers that are rotatable relative to the frame and can slide along the frame. The sliding is driven by a third hydraulic cylinder. All rollers are mounted on a flexible connector. The third hydraulic cylinder acts on one of the rollers to make all rollers slide relative to the frame.

[0014] Furthermore, the frame is driven by a first hydraulic cylinder to perform a pitching motion; the push plate is driven by a second hydraulic cylinder to move relative to the frame.

[0015] Initially, the rear end of the frame is in a high position, the second hydraulic cylinder is retracted, and the base is in a sealed position. When placing a substrate bag, with a substrate bag already placed in the current row, the first hydraulic cylinder is controlled to move the rear end of the frame to a low position. Then, the second hydraulic cylinder drives the push plate to push backward, acting on the end of the placed substrate bag to compress it. Next, the storage device and output mechanism output a substrate bag to the auxiliary mechanism. At this time, the base is tilted downward, and the substrate bag slides along the base until its rear end abuts against the front of the push plate. Finally, the third hydraulic cylinder pushes the base to release the seal on the substrate bag, completing the placement. After the current substrate bag is placed, the first hydraulic cylinder raises the rear end of the frame, causing the push plate to move out from between two substrate bags. Then, the second and third hydraulic cylinders reset, resetting the push plate and base. The frame then moves forward a fixed distance to place the next substrate bag.

[0016] Using the above-mentioned placement method, the substrate bags can be arranged tightly, and the ends of adjacent substrate bags can be tightly squeezed together. After being rolled by the rolling device, the surface of a row of substrate bags can be made flat, which facilitates subsequent agricultural cultivation operations.

[0017] Beneficial effects: The substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] (1) By using the storage device and the output mechanism together, the substrate bags can be separated and placed one by one, with high placement efficiency; and after placement, the substrate bags can be rolled by the rolling device to make the surface of the substrate bags flat, which is convenient for subsequent punching and planting and cultivation operations.

[0019] (2) By using the auxiliary mechanism, the ends of adjacent substrate bags can be brought close together, the substrate bags are arranged closely, and the laying space is fully utilized. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a substrate bag containing seedlings;

[0021] Figure 2 A structural diagram of a substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section A;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of section B;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the auxiliary mechanism.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the state of the auxiliary mechanism during substrate bag delivery.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the state of the substrate bag dispensed by the substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation according to the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Storage device; 11-Circulation assembly; 11a-Circulation unit; 11b-Crossbar; 12-Lifting unit; 12a-Main support; 12b-Support; 2-Output mechanism; 21-First conveyor belt; 22-Second conveyor belt; 3-Rolling device; 4-Auxiliary mechanism; 41-Frame; 42-Base support; 421-Roller; 422-Flexible connector; 43-First hydraulic cylinder; 44-Second hydraulic cylinder; 45-Third hydraulic cylinder; 46-Push plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] like Figure 2The agricultural substrate bag dispensing device shown includes a storage device 1 and an output mechanism 2. The storage device 1 is used to store substrate bags. The storage device 1 includes two circulation components 11. The two circulation components 11 are installed opposite each other, forming a storage space between them. The output mechanism 2 includes a first conveyor belt 21 placed directly below the storage space. The circulation components 11 have equidistantly installed lifting units 12. The operation of the circulation components 11 can allow the lifting units 12 outside the storage space to enter the storage space, and can also allow the lifting units 12 inside the storage space to leave the storage space. The lifting units 12 located in the storage space can lift the substrate bags, and the two lifting units 12 at corresponding positions on the two circulation components 11 support the two sides of the substrate bags. One end of the first conveyor belt 21 is located on the rear side of the storage device 1 and extends beyond the storage device 1. A rolling device 3 is also installed on the rear side of the first conveyor belt 21.

[0030] Each set of the circulation components 11 includes two circulation units 11a, which can be chains or belts, and a crossbar 11b spanning between the two circulation units 11a. Multiple crossbars 11b are arranged equidistantly along the extension path of the circulation units 11a, and the density of the crossbars 11b is greater than the density of the lifting units 12. The lifting unit 12 is rotatable relative to the circulation components 11, and includes an L-shaped main support portion 12a and a support portion 12b. This structure ensures the reliability of the circulation components 11. The support portion 12b of the lifting unit 12, located in the storage space, rests against the crossbar 11b, so that the lifting unit 12 is in a flat position. Figure 3 As shown; the main support portion 12a of the lifting unit 12, located outside the storage space, is in a drooping state under the action of gravity, that is, the entire lifting unit 12 is in a retracted state, as shown. Figure 4 As shown, this reduces the space it occupies and decreases the overall size of the machine.

[0031] The output mechanism 2 also includes a second conveyor belt 22 located outside the storage device 1. The second conveyor belt 22 is provided on both sides of the first conveyor belt 21. The second conveyor belt 22 extends from the rear side of the storage space to the end of the first conveyor belt 21. This ensures that after the matrix bag is removed from the storage device 1, the output mechanism 2 has a sufficiently large supporting area for the matrix bag, so that the matrix bag is in a flat state when it moves, thus ensuring the delivery effect.

[0032] In the above structure, by controlling the operation of the circulation component 11, the lifting unit 12 located in the storage space moves downward. The substrate bag lifted by the lifting unit 12 then moves downward and finally falls onto the first conveyor belt 21. The first conveyor belt 21 operates, separating the substrate bag from the storage device 1 and placing it onto the ground from its tail end. The placement device operates continuously, continuously placing substrate bags and arranging them in rows, achieving efficient placement. The rolling device 3 rolls the substrate bags placed on the ground to flatten their upper surface, facilitating cultivation.

[0033] Preferably, there are multiple storage devices 1, all of which are arranged in a linear array along the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 21. This increases the number of substrate bags that the dispensing device can dispense at one time.

[0034] Preferably, an auxiliary mechanism 4 is further provided between the rear end of the output mechanism 2 and the rolling device 3, through which the substrate bag falling from the rear end of the output mechanism 2 falls to the ground; for example Figure 5 As shown, the auxiliary mechanism 4 includes a frame 41 capable of pitching motion and a push plate 46 installed at the rear end of the frame 41. The push plate 46 is capable of moving relative to the frame 41 in the front-back direction. The bottom of the frame 41 has a base 42, which can switch between a supporting state and a retracted state. In the supporting state, the base 42 blocks the bottom of the frame 41, thus supporting the substrate bag thrown by the output mechanism 2. In the retracted state, the substrate bag is released to the ground. The frame 41 is driven to pitch by a first hydraulic cylinder 43; the push plate 46 is driven to move relative to the frame 41 by a second hydraulic cylinder 44.

[0035] The base 42 includes a plurality of parallel rollers 421, which are rotatable relative to the frame 41 and can slide along the frame 41. The sliding is driven by a third hydraulic cylinder 45. All rollers 421 are mounted on a flexible connector 422. When the third hydraulic cylinder 45 acts on one of the rollers 421, all rollers 421 can slide relative to the frame 41.

[0036] Initially, the rear end of the frame 41 is in a high position, the second hydraulic cylinder 44 is in a retracted state, and the base support 42 is in a blocked state. When placing the substrate bag, assuming there is already a substrate bag placed in the current row, the first hydraulic cylinder 43 is controlled to operate, causing the rear end of the frame 41 to move to a low position. Then, the second hydraulic cylinder 44 drives the push plate 46 to push backward, acting on the end of the placed substrate bag to squeeze the end of the substrate bag. Afterward, the storage device 1 and the output mechanism 2 operate to output a substrate bag to the auxiliary mechanism 4. At this time, the base support 42 is in a downward tilted state, and the substrate bag slides along the base support 42 until its rear end abuts against the front side of the push plate 46. Figure 6 As shown; finally, the third hydraulic cylinder 45 pushes the base support 42 to release the seal on the substrate bag, and the substrate bag is released, completing the placement. After the current substrate bag is placed, the first hydraulic cylinder 43 lifts the rear end of the frame 41, causing the push plate 46 to move out of the two substrate bags. Then, the second hydraulic cylinder 44 and the third hydraulic cylinder 45 reset, causing the push plate 46 and the base support 42 to reset. The frame 41 moves forward a fixed distance to place the next substrate bag.

[0037] Using the above placement method, the substrate bags can be arranged closely together, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the ends of adjacent substrate bags can be tightly squeezed together, and after being rolled by the rolling device 3, the surface of a row of substrate bags can be made flat, which facilitates subsequent agricultural cultivation operations.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation, comprising a storage device (1) and an output mechanism (2), wherein the storage device (1) is used to store the substrate bag; characterized in that: The storage device (1) includes two circulation components (11); the two circulation components (11) are installed opposite each other, forming a storage space between them, and the output mechanism (2) includes a first conveyor belt (21) placed directly below the storage space; the circulation components (11) have equidistant lifting units (12). One end of the first conveyor belt (21) is located behind the storage device (1) and extends beyond the storage device (1); a rolling device (3) is also installed on the rear side of the first conveyor belt (21). An auxiliary mechanism (4) is also provided between the rear end of the output mechanism (2) and the rolling device (3); the auxiliary mechanism (4) includes a frame (41) capable of pitching motion, and a push plate (46) installed at the rear end of the frame (41), the push plate (46) being able to move relative to the frame (41) in the front-back direction; the bottom of the frame (41) has a base support (42), the base support (42) being able to switch between a supporting state and a retracted state; In the supported state, the bottom support (42) blocks the bottom of the frame (41).

2. The substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output mechanism (2) also includes a second conveyor belt (22) located outside the storage device (1). The second conveyor belt (22) is provided on both sides of the first conveyor belt (21). The second conveyor belt (22) extends from the rear side of the storage space to the end of the first conveyor belt (21).

3. The substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the circulation components (11) includes two circulation units (11a) and a crossbar (11b) spanning between the two circulation units (11a); a plurality of crossbars (11b) are arranged at equal intervals along the extension path of the circulation units (11a), and the layout density of the crossbars (11b) is greater than the layout density of the lifting unit (12); the lifting unit (12) is rotatable relative to the circulation components (11), and the lifting unit (12) includes a main support (12a) and a support (12b) arranged in an L-shape.

4. The substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the storage devices (1) is multiple, and all the storage devices (1) are arranged in a linear array in the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt (21).

5. The substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (42) includes a plurality of parallel rollers (421) that are rotatable relative to the frame (41) and can slide along the frame (41).

6. The substrate bag dispensing device for agricultural cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (41) is driven by the first hydraulic cylinder (43) to perform pitching motion; the push plate (46) is driven by the second hydraulic cylinder (44) to move relative to the frame (41).

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