Citrus hybrid seed germination device

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of seed germination, specifically a citrus hybrid seed germination device and method, comprising a box body, one side of the box body is fixedly connected to a motor, the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a rotating plate, one side of the rotating plate is fixedly connected to a fixed rod, the end of the fixed rod is fixedly connected to a bearing, the interior of the bearing is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, and the bottom of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a triangular plate. The advantages of the present invention are that hybrid citrus seeds can be placed on the first orifice plate at the top of the frame for germination, the nozzle and heat preservation lamp at the top of the frame can ensure the environment for seed germination, and when watering the seeds, it is only necessary to start the motor to rotate all the frames so that each frame can reach the nozzle for water spraying, thereby improving watering efficiency and achieving the purpose of saving time and effort. Under normal conditions, the through holes in the first orifice plate and the second orifice plate are staggered, so that water can be stored on the first orifice plate for easy absorption by the seeds.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of seed germination, in particular to a citrus hybrid seed germination device. Background Art

[0002] Citrus hybridization is the primary method for selecting new citrus varieties. After sowing, hybrid citrus seeds take approximately eight years to bloom and bear fruit, and even after fruiting, characterization still requires considerable time. This long hybridization cycle slows the progress of new variety selection, hindering many researchers' sustainability efforts. During the early stages of citrus hybridization, after cross-pollination and harvesting, germination is crucial. Currently, germination is primarily performed in artificial climate chambers, where the seeds are covered with a towel or gauze mat. This can lead to uneven temperature and humidity, inconsistent germination, and buds that become embedded in the towel and cannot be removed. The germination process requires manual watering, which is difficult to control. Stacked seeds are prone to mold, requiring periodic removal and cleaning. Seed germination is labor-intensive, inefficient, and ineffective, leading to the loss of new varieties and compromising the subsequent management of hybrid seeds after sowing.

[0003] Most of the existing germination devices are box-type, in which the layers containing seeds are placed in the breeding box layer by layer. Each layer needs to be regularly sprinkled with water and changed with water. Although this method can complete the germination work, regular sprinkling and changing of water is time-consuming and labor-intensive, so it needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to solve at least one of the technical drawbacks.

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, solve the problems mentioned in the background technology, and provide a citrus hybrid seed germination device.

[0006] The object of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions: a citrus hybrid seed germination device, comprising a box body, one side of the box body is fixedly connected to a motor, the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a rotating plate, one side of the rotating plate is fixedly connected to a fixing rod, the end of the fixing rod is fixedly connected to a bearing, the inside of the bearing is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, the bottom of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a triangular plate, one side of the triangular plate is fixedly connected to a frame, by setting a frame, the bottom of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the triangular plate, one side of the triangular plate is fixedly connected to the frame, the frame is connected to the rotatable rotating plate through a fixing rod, the fixing rod and the connecting rod are connected through a bearing, so that when the rotating plate rotates, the position of the frame changes, but the frame remains in a horizontal state unchanged, the hybrid citrus seeds can be placed on the first hole plate on the top of the frame to carry out germination work, the nozzle and the heat preservation lamp on the top of the frame can ensure the environment for seed germination, when watering the seeds, only the motor needs to be started to rotate all the frames, so that each frame can reach the nozzle for water spraying, thereby improving watering efficiency and achieving the purpose of saving time and effort;

[0007] A funnel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame, and a water collecting bottle is threadedly connected to the output end of the funnel.

[0008] Preferably, the frame is provided with a first orifice plate on one side near the top, gauze is provided on the top of the first orifice plate, a silicone pad is provided on the bottom of the first orifice plate, and mounting plates are welded at the four corners of the first orifice plate, and the mounting plates are fixedly connected to the frame by screws. By arranging two orifice plates, the first orifice plate is provided on one side near the top of the frame, and a slide groove is provided on one side near the bottom of the frame, and the second orifice plate is slidably connected inside the slide groove, and the seeds to be germinated are placed on the first orifice plate, and the through holes in the first orifice plate are smaller than the diameter of the seeds. Under normal conditions, the through holes in the first orifice plate and the second orifice plate are staggered, so that water can be stored on the first orifice plate for easy absorption of the seeds. When water needs to be changed, a part of the second orifice plate at the bottom can be pulled outwards so that the through holes in the first orifice plate and the second orifice plate overlap, and the water on the top of the first orifice plate will enter the funnel and finally be collected in the water collecting bottle by the funnel. When the water collecting bottle is full of water, it can be disassembled for drainage, thereby achieving the purpose of facilitating water change and drainage.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the first hole plate can prevent the seeds to be cultivated, and the hole diameter of the first hole plate is smaller than the diameter of the seeds.

[0010] Preferably, a slide groove is provided on one side of the frame close to the bottom, a second orifice plate is slidably connected inside the slide groove, through holes are provided inside the second orifice plate and the first orifice plate, and the through holes inside the second orifice plate and the first orifice plate are staggered.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, under normal conditions, the through holes in the first orifice plate and the second orifice plate are staggered, so water can be stored on the first orifice plate to facilitate seed absorption.

[0012] Preferably, a water bucket is fixedly connected to the interior of the box, a nozzle is provided at the output end of the water bucket, and heat preservation lamps are provided on both sides of the box near the top.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the water bucket and the nozzle can spray water to the seeds in the box, and the heat preservation lamp can ensure the temperature inside the box.

[0014] Preferably, first transparent plates are embedded in both left and right sides of the box body, a hinge is fixedly connected to one side of the box body, a door panel is fixedly connected to one side of the hinge, and a second transparent plate is embedded in the interior of the door panel.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the provision of the transparent plate can facilitate observation of the status of the seeds in the box.

[0016] Preferably, a pull plate is welded at the center of one side of the second orifice plate, the width of the slide groove is greater than the internal width of the frame, the width of the second orifice plate is greater than the width of the first orifice plate, and the length of the second orifice plate is the same as that of the first orifice plate.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, when water needs to be changed, a part of the second orifice plate at the bottom can be pulled outward so that the through holes in the first orifice plate and the second orifice plate overlap. The water on the top of the first orifice plate will enter the funnel and finally be collected in the water collection bottle by the funnel. Regular water changes can prevent seeds from getting moldy.

[0018] A method for using a citrus hybrid seed germination device, characterized by comprising the following steps:

[0019] S1. Select the seeds of the fruit after hybrid pollination, place the seeds to be germinated on the first well plate, and the nozzle and heat lamp on the top of the frame can ensure the environment for seed germination;

[0020] S2. Start the motor to rotate all the frames so that each frame can reach the nozzle for water spraying;

[0021] S3. When water needs to be changed, the second orifice plate at the bottom can be partially pulled out so that the through holes in the first orifice plate and the second orifice plate overlap. The water on the top of the first orifice plate will enter the funnel and finally be collected in the water collecting bottle by the funnel. When the water collecting bottle is full of water, it can be disassembled for drainage.

[0022] Preferably, the box is provided with a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, which are installed inside the box of the device and are both connected to the controller. The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the device, and the humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity inside the device.

[0023] Preferably, the method for using a citrus hybrid seed germination device according to the claim is characterized in that: the motor in step 2 can be started manually, or the controller controls it to start automatically when the humidity sensor detects that the internal humidity is lower than the preset humidity.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0025] 1. The citrus hybrid seed germination device is provided with a frame, a triangular plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod, a frame is fixedly connected to one side of the triangular plate, the frame is connected to a rotatable rotating plate through a fixed rod, and the fixed rod and the connecting rod are connected through a bearing. Therefore, when the rotating plate rotates, the position of the frame changes, but the frame remains in a horizontal state. The hybrid citrus seeds can be placed on the first hole plate on the top of the frame for germination. The nozzle and heat preservation lamp on the top of the frame can ensure the environment for seed germination. When watering the seeds, it is only necessary to start the motor to rotate all the frames so that each frame can reach the nozzle for water spraying, thereby improving watering efficiency and achieving the purpose of saving time and labor.

[0026] 2. The citrus hybrid seed germination device is provided with two orifice plates. A first orifice plate is provided on a side of the frame near the top, and a chute is provided on a side of the frame near the bottom. The second orifice plate is slidably connected inside the chute. The seeds to be germinated are placed on the first orifice plate. The through holes in the first orifice plate are smaller than the diameter of the seeds. Under normal conditions, the through holes in the first orifice plate and the second orifice plate are staggered, so water can be stored on the first orifice plate for easy absorption by the seeds. When water needs to be changed, a part of the second orifice plate at the bottom can be pulled outward so that the through holes in the first orifice plate and the second orifice plate overlap. The water on the top of the first orifice plate will enter the funnel and finally be collected in the water collecting bottle by the funnel. When the water collecting bottle is full of water, it can be disassembled for drainage, thereby achieving the purpose of facilitating water change and drainage.

[0027] 3. Install a breathable silicone pad at the bottom of the seedling tray and a seedling gauze on the top. Both the silicone pad and the gauze are removable to avoid the problem of buds getting entangled or being too long to be removed during the germination process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention from a first viewing angle;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second viewing angle of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the frame of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure at A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water collecting bottle of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first orifice plate of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the gauze and silicone pad of the present invention.

[0035] In the figure: 1-box, 2-motor, 3-rotating plate, 4-fixing rod, 5-bearing, 6-connecting rod, 7-triangular plate, 8-frame, 9-funnel, 10-water collecting bottle, 11-first orifice plate, 1101-gauze, 1102-silicone pad, 12-mounting plate, 13-chute, 14-second orifice plate, 15-bucket, 16-sprinkler, 17-heating lamp, 18-first transparent plate, 19-door panel, 20-second transparent plate, 21-pull plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and in part will become apparent from the following description or be learned through practice of the present invention.

[0037] like Figure 1-3As shown, a citrus hybrid seed germination device includes a box body 1, a motor 2, a rotating plate 3, a fixed rod 4, a bearing 5, a connecting rod 6, a triangular plate 7, a frame 8, a funnel 9, a water collecting bottle 10, a first orifice plate 11, a mounting plate 12, a slide 13, a second orifice plate 14, a bucket 15, a nozzle 16, a heat preservation lamp 17, a first transparent plate 18, a door panel 19, a second transparent plate 20 and a pull plate 21. The motor 2 is installed on one side of the box body 1 by screws, and the rotating plate 3 is welded to the output end of the motor 2. Five fixing rods 4 are arranged in a circular array on one side of the rotating plate 3. The end of the fixing rod 4 is welded to the bearing 5, and the connecting rod 6 is welded to the inside of the bearing 5. The bottom of the connecting rod 6 is welded to the triangular plate 7, and a frame 8 is welded to one side of the triangular plate 7. The first orifice plate 11 is installed on the side near the top of the frame 8 by the mounting plate 12 and screws. The top of the first orifice plate 11 is provided with gauze 1101, and the bottom of the first orifice plate 11 is provided with There is a silicone pad 1102, a breathable silicone pad is installed at the bottom of the seedling tray, and a seedling gauze is installed on the top. The silicone pad and the gauze are both removable to avoid the problem of bud entanglement and bud being too long to be taken out during the germination process. By setting a frame 8, the bottom of the connecting rod 6 is fixedly connected to a triangular plate 7, and one side of the triangular plate 7 is fixedly connected to a frame 8. The frame 8 is connected to the rotatable rotating plate 3 through a fixed rod 4, and the fixed rod 4 and the connecting rod 6 are connected through a bearing. Therefore, when the rotating plate 3 rotates, the position of the frame 8 changes, but the frame 8 remains in a horizontal state unchanged. The hybrid citrus seeds can be placed on the first hole plate at the top of the frame 8 for germination. The nozzle 16 and the heat preservation lamp 17 at the top of the frame can ensure the environment for seed germination. When watering the seeds, you only need to start the motor 2 to make all the frames 8 rotate, so that each frame 8 can reach the nozzle for water spraying, thereby improving watering efficiency and achieving the purpose of saving time and effort.

[0038] Furthermore, a water pump is provided inside the bucket, and the water pump is connected to the nozzle 16 through a water pipe. A temperature sensor and a humidity sensor are also provided inside the device. The temperature sensor and the humidity sensor are installed inside the device box and are both connected to the controller. The controller is used to control the switch of the water pump and the heat preservation lamp 17. The temperature sensor is used to detect the internal temperature of the device. When the internal temperature of the device is lower than the preset temperature, the controller controls the heat preservation lamp 17 to turn on for heating. When the temperature is heated to the preset temperature, the controller controls the heat preservation lamp 17 to turn off. The humidity sensor is used to detect the internal humidity of the device. When the internal humidity of the device is lower than the preset humidity, the controller controls the water pump to water, and the watering time is 20-30 seconds. At the same time, the controller controls the motor 2 to rotate. During the watering process, the motor 2 controls the rotating plate 3 to rotate 2-3 weeks.

[0039] Through the above arrangement, when watering the seeds, it is only necessary to start the motor 2 to rotate all the frames 8 so that each frame 8 can reach the sprinkler head 16 for spraying water, thereby improving the watering efficiency and achieving the purpose of saving time and effort.

[0040] like Figure 3-7 As shown, a funnel 9 is welded to the bottom of the frame 8, and a water collecting bottle 10 is threadedly installed on the output end of the funnel 9. A chute 13 is provided on one side of the frame 8 near the bottom, and a second orifice plate 14 is slidably installed inside the chute 13. Through holes are provided inside the second orifice plate 14 and the first orifice plate 11, and the through holes inside the second orifice plate 14 and the first orifice plate 11 are staggered.

[0041] Through the above arrangement, under normal conditions, the through holes in the first orifice plate 11 and the second orifice plate 14 are staggered, so that water can be stored on the first orifice plate 11 for easy absorption by seeds. When water needs to be changed, a portion of the second orifice plate 14 at the bottom can be pulled outwards to make the through holes in the first orifice plate 11 and the second orifice plate 14 overlap. The water on the top of the first orifice plate 11 will enter the funnel 9 and finally be collected in the water collecting bottle 10 by the funnel 9. When the water collecting bottle 10 is full of water, it can be disassembled for drainage. By setting two orifice plates, the first orifice plate 11 is provided on the side of the frame 8 near the top, and the chute 13 is provided on the side of the frame 8 near the bottom. A second orifice plate 14 is slidably connected internally, and the seeds to be germinated are placed on the first orifice plate 11. The through holes in the first orifice plate 11 are smaller than the diameter of the seeds. Under normal conditions, the through holes in the first orifice plate 11 and the second orifice plate 14 are staggered, so water can be stored on the first orifice plate 11, which is convenient for the seeds to absorb. When the water needs to be changed, a part of the second orifice plate 14 at the bottom can be pulled outward so that the through holes in the first orifice plate 11 and the second orifice plate 14 overlap. The water on the top of the first orifice plate will enter the funnel 9 and finally be collected in the water collecting bottle 10 by the funnel 9. When the water collecting bottle 10 is full of water, it can be disassembled for drainage, thereby achieving the purpose of facilitating water change and drainage.

[0042] The working process of the present invention is as follows:

[0043] S1. The seeds to be germinated are placed on the first orifice plate 11. The nozzle 16 and the heat-insulating lamp 17 on the top of the frame 8 can ensure the environment for seed germination. When the temperature inside the device is lower than the preset temperature, the controller controls the heat-insulating lamp 17 to turn on for heating. When the temperature reaches the preset temperature, the controller controls the heat-insulating lamp 17 to turn off. The humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity inside the device. When the humidity inside the device is lower than the preset humidity, the controller controls the water pump to water.

[0044] S2, when watering, starting the motor 2 can make all the frames 8 rotate so that each frame 8 can reach the sprinkler head 16 for water spraying. The motor 2 can be started manually or automatically when the humidity sensor detects that the internal humidity is lower than the preset humidity;

[0045] S3. When water needs to be changed, a part of the second orifice plate 14 at the bottom can be pulled outward so that the through holes in the first orifice plate 11 and the second orifice plate 14 overlap. The water on the top of the first orifice plate 11 will enter the funnel 9 and finally be collected in the water collecting bottle 10 by the funnel 9. When the water collecting bottle 10 is full of water, it can be disassembled for drainage.

[0046] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0047] 1. The cultivation frame 8 adopts a rotating method to make water spraying more convenient.

[0048] 2. By setting up two orifice plates with staggered through holes, the purpose of water storage and drainage can be achieved, which is convenient for subsequent water changes.

[0049] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A citrus hybrid seed germination device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a box body (1), one side of the box body (1) is fixedly connected to a motor (2), the output end of the motor (2) is fixedly connected to a rotating plate (3), one side of the rotating plate (3) is fixedly connected to a fixing rod (4), the end of the fixing rod (4) is fixedly connected to a bearing (5), the interior of the bearing (5) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (6), the bottom of the connecting rod (6) is fixedly connected to a triangular plate (7), one side of the triangular plate (7) is fixedly connected to a frame (8); the bottom of the frame (8) is fixedly connected to a funnel (9), and the output end of the funnel (9) is threadedly connected to a water collecting bottle (10); A first orifice plate (11) is provided on one side of the frame (8) near the top, a gauze (1101) is provided on the top of the first orifice plate (11), a silicone pad (1102) is provided on the bottom of the first orifice plate (11), and mounting plates (12) are welded at the four corners of the first orifice plate (11), and the mounting plates (12) are fixedly connected to the frame (8) by screws; A slide groove (13) is provided on one side of the frame (8) near the bottom, and a second orifice plate (14) is slidably connected inside the slide groove (13). Through holes are provided inside the second orifice plate (14) and the first orifice plate (11), and the through holes inside the second orifice plate (14) and the first orifice plate (11) are staggered.

2. A citrus hybrid seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water bucket (15) is fixedly connected to the interior of the box (1), a nozzle (16) is provided at the output end of the water bucket (15), and heat preservation lamps (17) are provided on both sides of the box (1) near the top.

3. The citrus hybrid seed germination accelerating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first transparent plate (18) is embedded in both the left and right sides of the box body (1), a hinge is fixedly connected to one side of the box body (1), a door panel (19) is fixedly connected to one side of the hinge, and a second transparent plate (20) is embedded in the interior of the door panel (19).

4. The citrus hybrid seed germination accelerating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pull plate (21) is welded at the center of one side of the second orifice plate (14), the width of the slide groove (13) is greater than the internal width of the frame (8), the width of the second orifice plate (14) is greater than the width of the first orifice plate (11), and the length of the second orifice plate (14) is the same as the length of the first orifice plate (11).

5. The method of a citrus hybrid seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1, select the seeds of the fruit after hybrid pollination, place the seeds to be germinated on the first hole plate (11), and the nozzle (16) and heat lamp (17) on the top of the frame (8) can ensure the environment for seed germination; S2, starting the motor (2) can make all the frames (8) rotate, so that each frame (8) can reach the spray head (16) for water spraying; S3. When water needs to be changed, the second orifice plate (14) at the bottom can be partially pulled outwards so that the through holes in the first orifice plate (11) and the second orifice plate (14) overlap, and the water on the top of the first orifice plate (11) will enter the funnel (9) and finally be collected in the water collecting bottle (10) by the funnel (9). When the water collecting bottle (10) is full of water, it can be disassembled for drainage.

6. The method of a citrus hybrid seed germination device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The box (1) is provided with a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, which are installed inside the device box (1) and are both connected to a controller. The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the device, and the humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity inside the device.

7. The method of a citrus hybrid seed germination device according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the second step, the motor (2) can be started manually, or the controller can control it to start when the humidity sensor detects that the internal humidity is lower than the preset humidity.

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