A submersible plant transplanter

Abstract

This invention provides a submerged plant transplanting machine, relating to the field of water purification, comprising: a planting hole making device, including a lifting chamber, a rotating chamber, and a drill bit; a first cylinder is installed inside the lifting chamber, and the drive shaft of the first cylinder is connected to the rotating chamber; a first rotating motor is installed inside the rotating chamber, and the rotating shaft of the first rotating motor is connected to the drill bit; a cultivation device, including a conical chamber and an arc-shaped plate; an algae inlet is provided on the top surface of the conical chamber, and a cultivation outlet is provided on the bottom surface; two arc-shaped plates are provided and are horizontally movable; a driving device, including a fixed frame and a movable frame; the fixed frame is vertically movable, and two drive rails are provided on its upper surface; the movable frame cooperates with the drive rails, and its two sides are connected to the planting hole making device and the cultivation device; a second cylinder is connected to the movable frame, and the second cylinder is located on the fixed frame. This invention utilizes the planting hole making device to dig planting holes and uses the cultivation device to transplant submerged plants into the planting holes, improving the efficiency and effect of underwater transplanting of submerged plants and saving labor and time costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of water purification, and particularly relates to the cultivation process of aquatic plants for water purification, specifically to a submerged plant transplanting machine. Background Technology

[0002] Common methods for water pollution control include physical treatment, chemical treatment, and biological treatment. Physical treatment uses activated carbon and other similar materials as adsorbents to adsorb and settle impurities in the water. Chemical treatment alters the properties of pollutants to reduce their harmfulness or separates them. Biological treatment utilizes the metabolism of organisms to transform pollutants in the water, thereby achieving water purification.

[0003] In biological remediation, the most common method is to plant submerged plants at the bottom of the riverbed. The roots, stems and leaves of submerged plants can directly absorb nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients from the sediment and water, inhibiting algae growth. Secondly, submerged plants can increase the dissolved oxygen concentration and water transparency. Thirdly, submerged plants can provide food for the complex food chain in the water and provide habitats for other organisms, which can increase the microbial content of the aquatic environment and ultimately improve the self-purification capacity of the water.

[0004] Currently, when it is necessary to plant submerged plants at the bottom of the riverbed, the planting is often completed by manual transplanting. This planting method is inefficient and difficult to operate in deep water, and it does not play a role in purifying the water. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned deficiencies in existing technologies, this invention provides a submerged plant transplanting machine. This machine utilizes a hole-making device to excavate planting holes and a cultivation device to transplant submerged plants into these holes, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of underwater transplanting of submerged plants and saving labor and time costs.

[0006] In order to achieve the objective of this invention, the following solution is proposed:

[0007] A submerged plant transplanter includes:

[0008] The cavity-making device includes a lifting chamber, a rotating chamber, and a drill bit. A first cylinder is vertically installed inside the lifting chamber. The drive shaft of the first cylinder passes through the lower surface of the lifting chamber and connects to the rotating chamber. A first rotating motor is vertically installed inside the rotating chamber. The rotating shaft of the first rotating motor passes through the lower surface of the rotating chamber and connects to the drill bit.

[0009] The cultivation device includes a conical chamber and an arc plate. The conical chamber is set with the bottom of the cone facing upwards. The top surface of the cone is provided with an algae inlet, and the bottom surface of the cone is provided with a cultivation outlet. There are two arc plates with their concave arc surfaces facing each other and moving horizontally.

[0010] The driving device includes a fixed frame and a movable frame. The fixed frame is rectangular and vertically movable. Two drive rails are opened on its upper surface along the length direction. The movable frame slides on the drive rails. The two sides of its width direction are respectively connected to the hole-making device and the cultivation device. A second cylinder is connected to the movable frame along the length direction. The second cylinder is located on the fixed frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the conical chamber is equipped with a cultivation tube and a clamping tube. The cultivation tube is vertically arranged, with its two ends connected to the algae inlet and the cultivation outlet, respectively. The lower end of the cultivation tube is surrounded by an array of outlets, which connect the conical chamber and the cultivation tube. The clamping tube is arranged along the moving direction of the arc plate and is sleeved on the periphery of the arc plate. Its two ends are connected to the inner surface of the conical chamber, and its middle part is connected to the cultivation tube. The upper surface of the conical chamber is equipped with an inlet and a gas pump. The inlet is fitted with a sealing cap. The gas pump's outlet end is connected to an outlet pipe, which leads to the inside of the conical chamber. The gas pump's inlet end is connected to an inlet pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, the conical compartment is provided with a loading ring and two limiting holes on its periphery. The loading ring is connected to a moving frame and also to two support platforms. The limiting holes are arranged along the same straight line and pass through the clamping tube and the outside of the conical compartment. A threaded sleeve is provided through the limiting hole. The inner surface of the threaded sleeve is threaded and fitted with a screw. The outer surface of the threaded sleeve is in sliding fit with the limiting hole. One end of the threaded sleeve is connected to an arc-shaped plate. The screw is connected to a second rotating motor. The second rotating motor is located on the upper surface of the support platform. Two limiting rails are arranged parallel inside the clamping tube. The lower end of the arc-shaped plate is in sliding fit with the limiting rails.

[0013] Furthermore, a wheel is provided around the lifting chamber, and the wheel is connected to the moving frame. The lower surface of the wheel is provided with a circular centrifugal track, and the centrifugal track is equipped with multiple centrifugal columns arranged in a circular array. The bottom of each centrifugal column is connected to the same drive ring, and the drive ring is connected to the drill bit.

[0014] Furthermore, a planting device, a cultivation device, and a driving device form a transplanting unit. Multiple transplanting units are arranged in a linear array along the width of the fixed frame. The transplanting units are connected to each other to form a transplanting group. The two ends of the transplanting group are connected to hanging rings. A hanging rod is inserted through the hanging ring. A lifting belt is sleeved around the hanging rod. The lifting belt is vertically arranged and connected to a rotating column. A third rotating motor is axially connected to the rotating column. The third rotating motor is mounted on a mounting plate.

[0015] Furthermore, a support frame is provided at the bottom of the transplanting group, and the horizontal position of the bottom of the support frame is lower than the drill bit top and the cultivation opening.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0017] 1. The rotating chamber drives the drill bit to dig planting holes, and the vertical position of the drill bit is controlled by the lifting chamber. The centrifugal column can also disturb the water flow to rotate, and the centrifugal force of the water flow can be used to discharge the soil dug in the planting holes, creating an environment for the transplanting of submerged plants.

[0018] 2. Using an arc-shaped plate to hold the submerged plant, and using an air pump to send the nutrient mud in the conical chamber into the planting hole through the outlet, the plant is provided with nutrients while stabilizing the root system of the submerged plant, thus completing the transplanting of the submerged plant efficiently.

[0019] 3. The drive device is used to switch between the hole-making device and the cultivation device, and the transplanting work is completed in one go. The vertically moving fixed frame can be used for cultivation in deep water areas, and the transplanting group can be set up to cultivate multiple submerged plants at the same time, thereby improving the transplanting efficiency of submerged plants. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings described herein are merely illustrative of selected embodiments, not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the transplant assembly according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the transplanting unit according to an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the hole-creating device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the loading ring, arc plate, and driving device of an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the hole-forming device, the wheel, and the centrifugal column according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 7 This is an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 A partial view of A in the middle.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1-Cavity-making device, 11-Lifting chamber, 111-First cylinder, 112-Wheel, 113-Centrifugal track, 114-Centrifugal column, 115-Drive ring, 12-Rotating chamber, 121-First rotating motor, 13-Drill bit, 2-Cultivation device, 21-Conical chamber, 211-Algae inlet, 212-Cultivation port, 22-Arc plate, 221-Threaded sleeve, 222-Screw, 223-Second rotating motor, 224-Limiting rail, 23-Cultivation tube, 231- 24-Clamping tube, 25-Inlet, 251-Sealing cover, 26-Gas pump, 261-Outlet pipe, 262-Inlet pipe, 27-Loading ring, 271-Bearing platform, 28-Limiting hole, 3-Drive device, 31-Fixed frame, 311-Drive rail, 312-Hanging ring, 313-Hanging rod, 314-Lifting belt, 315-Rotating column, 316-Third rotating motor, 32-Moving frame, 321-Second cylinder, 4-Mounting plate, 5-Support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the implementation methods of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments described in this invention are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a submerged plant transplanter, including: a hole-making device 1, a cultivation device 2, and a drive device 3.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the cavity-making device 1 includes a lifting chamber 11, a rotating chamber 12, and a drill bit 13. The lifting chamber 11 is cylindrical, and a first cylinder 111 is vertically arranged downwards on the upper surface of its interior. More specifically, in this example, three first cylinders 111 are arranged in a triangular pattern on the upper surface of the lifting chamber 11 to stabilize the rotating chamber 12 when the drill bit 13 rotates. A first through hole is opened on the lower surface of the lifting chamber 11, and the number of first through holes matches the number of first cylinders 111. The drive shaft of the first cylinder 111 passes through the first through hole on the lower surface of the lifting chamber 11 and connects to the rotating chamber 12. The rotating chamber 12 is cylindrical, and a first rotating motor 121 is vertically arranged downwards on the upper surface of its interior. A second through hole is opened on the lower surface of the rotating chamber 12, and the rotating shaft of the first rotating motor 121 passes through the second through hole on the lower surface of the rotating chamber 12 and connects to the drill bit 13.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5As shown, the cultivation device 2 includes a conical chamber 21 and an arc-shaped plate 22. The conical chamber 21 is set with the bottom of the cone facing upwards, and a cylindrical section is provided on the top surface of the cone. A cultivation port 212 is opened on the top surface of the cylinder. An algae inlet 211 is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the conical chamber 21. There are two arc-shaped plates 22, and their concave arc surfaces are opposite each other and are moved in the horizontal direction.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the driving device 3 includes a fixed frame 31 and a movable frame 32. The fixed frame 31 is rectangular and vertically movable. Drive rails 311 are provided on the upper surfaces of its two long sides. The movable frame 32 is slidably engaged with the drive rails 311. More specifically, a first slider or a first roller is provided on the lower surface of the movable frame 32. The first slider and the first roller engage with the drive rails 311. The two sides of the movable frame 32 in the width direction are respectively connected to the hole-making device 1 and the cultivation device 2. More specifically, the conical chamber 21 and the lifting chamber 11 are respectively located at the center of the two sides in the width direction of the movable frame 32. A second cylinder 321 is connected in the length direction of the movable frame 32. More specifically, in this example, one movable frame 32 is connected to two second cylinders 321. The second cylinder 321 is located at the corner of the upper surface of the fixed frame 31 and is used to drive the movable frame 32 to move along the length direction of the fixed frame 31.

[0036] During operation, the submerged plant to be transplanted is fed into the conical chamber 21 through the algae inlet 211, with the roots of the plant extending from the cultivation opening 212. The position of the arc-shaped plate 22 is adjusted so that it clamps the submerged plant, restricting its vertical displacement. The fixing frame 31 is adjusted to a suitable horizontal position, and the second cylinder 321 is activated. The second cylinder 321 drives the moving frame 32 to move until the drill bit 13 is directly above the predetermined transplanting position. The first cylinder 111 and the first rotating motor 121 are then activated, causing the first rotating motor 121 to drive the drill bit 13 to rotate. Simultaneously, the first cylinder 111 drives the rotating chamber 12 to move slowly downwards, thereby driving the drill bit 13 to move downwards and drill into the soil to dig planting holes. After the planting holes are dug, the first rotating motor 121 and the first cylinder 111 are adjusted so that the drill bit 13 stops rotating and leaves the soil. The second cylinder 321 is started, and the second cylinder 321 drives the moving frame 32 to move until the cultivation opening 212 is directly above the planting hole. At this time, the roots of the submerged plant extend into the planting hole. The vertical position of the fixed frame 31 is adjusted so that the cylindrical section at the top of the conical chamber 21 presses the soil, completing the transplanting work.

[0037] Preferred, such as Figure 1As shown, the conical chamber 21 contains a cultivation tube 23 and a clamping tube 24. The cultivation tube 23 is vertically arranged, with its upper end connected to the algae inlet 211 and its lower end connected to the cultivation outlet 212. An outlet 231 is arranged in an array around the lower periphery of the cultivation tube 23, connecting the conical chamber 21 and the cultivation tube 23, and is used to discharge the nutrient slurry stored in the conical chamber 21 into the planting hole. The clamping tube 24 is arranged along the moving direction of the arc-shaped plate 22, with both ends connected to the inner surface of the conical chamber 21 and its middle part communicating with the cultivation tube 23. An inlet is provided on the upper surface of the conical chamber 21. The gas pump 25 and the gas inlet 26 are equipped with a sealing cover 251. Specifically, in this example, the sealing cover 251 and the gas inlet 25 are threaded together. The gas inlet 25 is used to fill the conical silo 21 with nutrient slurry. The gas pump 26 is connected to an exhaust pipe 261 at its outlet end, which leads to the inside of the conical silo 21. The gas pump 26 is connected to an intake pipe 262 at its inlet end, which extends upward to the horizontal plane. The gas pump 26 is used to exhaust gas into the conical silo 21 and use air pressure to discharge the nutrient slurry to the outlet 231. During operation, the nutrient mud is first filled into the conical chamber 21 through the inlet 25. The inlet 25 is then sealed with the sealing cap 251. The gas pump 26 is then started. The gas pump 26 draws in air from above the horizontal plane through the air inlet pipe 262 and inputs it into the conical chamber 21 through the air outlet pipe 261. Due to the increased pressure inside the conical chamber 21, the nutrient mud is discharged from the outlet 231 under pressure and fills the planting hole. The nutrient mud not only provides nutrients for the submerged plants but also stabilizes their root system.

[0038] Preferably, the conical compartment 21 is provided with a loading ring 27 and two limiting holes 28 on its periphery. The loading ring 27 is connected to the moving frame 32. Specifically, the loading ring 27 is located at the center of one side of the moving frame in the width direction, and the conical compartment 21 is loaded inside the loading ring 27. The loading ring 27 is also connected to two horizontally arranged support platforms 271. The limiting holes 28 penetrate the space inside the clamping tube 24 and the space outside the conical compartment 21. A threaded sleeve 221 is inserted into the limiting hole 28. The inner surface of the threaded sleeve 221 is threaded and fitted with a screw 222. The outer surface of the threaded sleeve 221 is smooth and slides in cooperation with the limiting hole 28. One end of the screw 222 is connected to the outer arc surface of the arc plate 22. The screw 222 is connected to the second rotating motor 223, which is located on the upper surface of the support platform 271. Two limit rails 224 are provided in parallel inside the clamping tube 24. The lower end of the arc plate 22 is slidably engaged with the limit rails 224. Specifically, the lower surface of the arc plate 22 is provided with a second slider or a second roller. The second slider and the second roller are engaged with the limit rails 224. The limit rails 224 are used to stabilize the position of the arc plate 22 in the circumferential direction when the screw 222 rotates, and to prevent the arc plate 22 and the threaded sleeve 221 from rotating together with the screw 222. During operation, two second rotating motors 223 are started, which drive the screw 222 to rotate. Since the arc plate 22 and the threaded sleeve 221 are constrained by the limiting rail 224 and cannot rotate, the threaded sleeve 221 moves horizontally under the threaded engagement of the screw 222 and the threaded sleeve 221, thereby driving the two arc plates 22 to move closer to each other, thus clamping the submerged plant to be transplanted.

[0039] Preferred, such as Figure 1 As shown, a wheel 112 is provided around the lifting chamber 11, and the wheel 112 is connected to the moving frame 32. Specifically, the wheel 112 is located at the center of the other side of the moving frame in the width direction, and the lifting chamber 11 is fixed at the center of the wheel 112. The lower surface of the wheel 112 is provided with a ring-shaped centrifugal track 113, and multiple centrifugal columns 114 arranged in a circular array are provided in the centrifugal track 113. Specifically, in this example, there are four centrifugal columns 114, and each centrifugal column 114 is provided with a third slider or a third roller at its upper end, and the third slider or the third roller cooperates with the centrifugal track 113. The bottom of each centrifugal column 114 is connected to the same drive ring 115, and the drive ring 115 is connected to the drill bit 13 through four horizontally arranged connecting strips. During operation, the drill bit 13 rotates, causing the connecting bar to rotate, which in turn drives the drive ring 115 to rotate. The drive ring 115 drives the centrifugal column 114 to perform high-speed circular motion on the centrifugal track 113. The centrifugal column 114 is used to disturb the water flow. When the water flow rotates at high speed, it will move away from the planting hole under the action of centrifugal force. At the same time, it can carry the soil dug in the planting hole along with it, and can discharge the soil from the planting hole to create an environment for the transplanting of submerged plants.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a submerged plant transplanter, which, based on the scheme described in Embodiment 1, further includes a transplanting unit and a support frame 5.

[0042] Preferred, such as Figure 1 As shown, the transplanting unit includes a hole-making device 1, a cultivation device 2, and a driving device 3. Multiple transplanting units are arranged in a linear array along the width of the fixing frame 31. Specifically, in this example, there are five transplanting units in the array. The transplanting units are connected to each other to form a transplanting group. Each end of the transplanting group is connected to a hanging ring 312. Specifically, in this example, each end of the transplanting group has two hanging rings 312. A hanging rod 313 passes through the hanging ring 312, and a lifting belt 314 is sleeved around the hanging rod 313. 4. A vertically movable device is installed and a rotating column 315 is connected to its top. The rotating column 315 is axially connected to a third rotating motor 316. Two third rotating motors 316 are installed on a mounting plate 4. The bottom of the transplanting group is also provided with a support frame 5. The support frame 5 includes a rectangular frame and four vertical connecting columns located at the four corners of the rectangular frame. The connecting columns connect the four corners of the bottom of the transplanting group. The horizontal position of the bottom of the support frame 5 is lower than the drill top of the drill bit 13 and the cultivation opening 212, so as to leave space for the hole-making device 1 and the cultivation device 2 to work.

[0043] During operation, the mounting plate 4 is fixed at a position above the horizontal plane, which can be the ship's side or the riverbank. The third rotating motor 316 is started, which drives the two rotating columns 315 to rotate in opposite directions at the same frequency. This drives the lifting belt 314, which is wound around the rotating columns 315, to rotate slowly. The lifting belt 314, located at the edge of the winding, slowly descends, thereby driving the transplanting group to descend smoothly until the bottom of the support frame 5 contacts the soil layer. Since the horizontal position of the bottom of the support frame 5 is lower than the drill top of the drill bit 13 and the planting opening 212, the support frame 5 can play a role in supporting and stabilizing the transplanting group, which is more effective than supporting and stabilizing the transplanting group solely through the lifting belt 315.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to be the only or limiting of the invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various changes or equivalent substitutions made to the present invention without departing from its scope are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A submerged plant transplanter, characterized in that, include: The cavity-making device (1) includes a lifting chamber (11), a rotating chamber (12), and a drill bit (13). A first cylinder (111) is vertically arranged inside the lifting chamber (11). The drive shaft of the first cylinder (111) passes through the lower surface of the lifting chamber (11) and connects to the rotating chamber (12). A first rotating motor (121) is vertically arranged inside the rotating chamber (12). The rotating shaft of the first rotating motor (121) passes through the lower surface of the rotating chamber (12) and connects to the drill bit (13). A wheel (112) is arranged around the lifting chamber (11). The wheel (112) is connected to a moving frame (32). A circular centrifugal track (113) is arranged on the lower surface of the wheel (112). The centrifugal track (113) is equipped with multiple centrifugal columns (114) arranged in a circular array. The bottom of each centrifugal column (114) is connected to the same drive ring (115). The drive ring (115) is connected to the drill bit (13). The cultivation device (2) includes a conical chamber (21) and an arc-shaped plate (22). The conical chamber (21) is set with its bottom facing upwards. Its top surface is provided with an algae inlet (211), and its bottom surface is provided with a cultivation port (212). There are two arc-shaped plates (22), with their concave arc surfaces facing each other and moving horizontally. The conical chamber (21) is provided with a cultivation tube (23) and a clamping tube (24). The cultivation tube (23) is set vertically, and its two ends are respectively connected to the algae inlet (211) and the cultivation port (212). The lower end of the cultivation tube (23) is provided with an array of discharge ports (231), and the discharge ports (231) are connected to the conical chamber. The conical hopper (21) and the cultivation tube (23) are connected. The clamping tube (24) is set along the moving direction of the arc plate (22) and sleeved on the periphery of the arc plate (22). Its two ends are connected to the inner surface of the conical hopper (21), and its middle part is connected to the cultivation tube (23). The upper surface of the conical hopper (21) is provided with a feed inlet (25) and a gas pump (26). The feed inlet (25) is fitted with a sealing cover (251). The gas outlet end of the gas pump (26) is connected to a gas outlet pipe (261). The gas outlet pipe (261) extends into the interior of the conical hopper (21). The gas inlet end of the gas pump (26) is connected to a gas inlet pipe (262). The driving device (3) includes a fixed frame (31) and a movable frame (32). The fixed frame (31) is rectangular and is vertically movable. Two drive rails (311) are opened on its upper surface along the length direction. The movable frame (32) is slidably engaged with the drive rails (311). The two sides of its width direction are respectively connected to the hole-making device (1) and the cultivation device (2). A second cylinder (321) is connected in the length direction of the movable frame (32). The second cylinder (321) is located on the fixed frame (31).

2. The submerged plant transplanter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conical chamber (21) is provided with a loading ring (27) and two limiting holes (28) on its periphery. The loading ring (27) is connected to the moving frame (32) and also to two support platforms (271). The limiting holes (28) are set along the same straight line and pass through the clamping tube (24) and the outside of the conical chamber (21). The limiting hole (28) is provided with a threaded sleeve (221). The inner surface of the threaded sleeve (221) is provided with threads and is fitted with a screw (222). The outer surface of the threaded sleeve (221) is slidably fitted with the limiting hole (28). One end of the threaded sleeve (221) is connected to the arc plate (22). The screw (222) is connected to the second rotating motor (223). The second rotating motor (223) is located on the upper surface of the support platform (271). Two limiting rails (224) are provided parallel inside the clamping tube (24). The lower end of the arc plate (22) is slidably fitted with the limiting rails (224).

3. The submerged plant transplanter according to claim 1, characterized in that, A planting device (1), a cultivation device (2), and a driving device (3) form a transplanting unit. Multiple transplanting units are arranged in a linear array along the width of the fixed frame (31). The transplanting units are connected to each other to form a transplanting group. The two ends of the transplanting group are connected to hanging rings (312). A hanging rod (313) is inserted inside the hanging ring (312). A lifting belt (314) is sleeved around the hanging rod (313). The lifting belt (314) is vertically arranged and connected to a rotating column (315). A third rotating motor (316) is axially connected to the rotating column (315). The third rotating motor (316) is mounted on a mounting plate (4).

4. The submerged plant transplanter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the transplanting group is provided with a support frame (5), and the bottom of the support frame (5) is positioned at a horizontal position lower than the top of the drill bit (13) and the cultivation opening (212).

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