Water culture planting frame for agri-light integration plant factory
By adopting a corner and strut structure connecting the support frame and the column in photovoltaic facilities, the problems of complex installation and high cost of hydroponic planting racks are solved, enabling rapid installation and structural adjustment, and adapting to the growth needs of different plants.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THREE GORGES ZHUJIANG POWER GENERATION CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing hydroponic planting racks have complex structures, high installation costs, and are difficult to integrate with photovoltaic facilities, making it impossible to quickly adjust them to meet the different growth needs of plants.
Multiple support frames are connected to the columns of the photovoltaic support system. Through corner and tilting strut structures, combined with adjustable pads and feet, rapid installation and structural adjustment can be achieved.
It significantly improves the construction efficiency of hydroponic planting racks, reduces costs, and allows for rapid structural adjustments to meet the growth needs of different plants.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of hydroponic planting rack technology in agricultural photovoltaic integrated panel facility agriculture projects, and in particular to a hydroponic planting rack for agricultural photovoltaic integrated plant factories. Background Technology
[0002] Photovoltaic integrated under-panel facility agriculture organically combines photovoltaic projects with plant factories, achieving shared facilities and space. This reduces the investment and operating costs of plant factories, including the construction and installation costs of planting racks. Existing planting rack structures are relatively complex, typically employing multi-column structures, resulting in high construction and installation costs, and insufficient structural strength, leading to slight swaying. The high installation cost of hydroponic planting racks is mainly due to the need for a certain angle in the hydroponic trough, such as 1°~5° along its length, to facilitate nutrient solution circulation and ensure that all plants along the trough receive sufficient nutrients. Plant factories under photovoltaic projects often lack high-precision ground level, requiring significant time and effort to adjust the elevation of each support frame on-site, and demanding highly skilled construction personnel. Currently, there are no hydroponic planting racks that integrate well with photovoltaic facilities, fully utilize existing photovoltaic resources, or offer rapid deployment options or solutions for flexible production and easy replacement of different structures to adapt to varying plant growth needs. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory, which can significantly improve the construction efficiency of the hydroponic planting rack, reduce the construction cost, and make it easy to quickly adjust the structure of the hydroponic planting rack according to the needs of plant factory production, so as to realize rapid adaptation and order-based production.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural photovoltaic plant factory, including a support frame, the support frame being used to install hydroponic troughs, and multiple support frames being arranged along multiple columns of a photovoltaic support.
[0005] One end of the support frame is connected to the column via at least two corners, and the other end of the support frame is provided with a strut that is inclined toward the column.
[0006] The hydroponic trough is fixed on the support frame.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the corner is shaped like a "V" or "U" when viewed from above. The opening of the corner is used to accommodate the column. The two corners are a certain distance apart in height. The two corners are fixedly connected to the vertical rod. One end of the horizontal rod is fixedly connected to the vertical rod, and the other end of the horizontal rod is fixedly connected to the support rod.
[0008] When each corner contacts the column, the angle between the strut and the vertical plane is 3°~45°;
[0009] The support rod has feet at the bottom, which are pressed into the ground.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the horizontal bar is arranged horizontally or inclined, and multiple hydroponic troughs are arranged along the horizontal bar;
[0011] When the horizontal bar is arranged at an angle, the end closer to the column is higher and the end farther from the column is lower.
[0012] A reinforcing rib is provided between the horizontal bar and the strut.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, an extension rod is also provided on the support rod, which is used to support the hydroponic tank.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, a friction layer is provided on the inner wall near the corner.
[0015] In the preferred embodiment, a vine-supporting pole is provided on the horizontal pole, and a vine-supporting crossbar is provided on the vine-supporting pole, thereby forming a three-dimensional hydroponic planting rack.
[0016] In the preferred embodiment, the hydroponic trough and the flat rod are fixedly connected by a connecting clip;
[0017] The structure of the connector is as follows: the upper surface of the base plate is provided with upper sidewalls near the two sides, and the upper sidewalls are used for fixed connection with the hydroponic tank;
[0018] The bottom end face of the base plate is provided with lower sidewalls near the two sides, and the lower sidewalls are used to fix and connect with the flat bar.
[0019] The horizontal projection of the upper sidewall is perpendicular to the horizontal projection of the lower sidewall.
[0020] In a preferred embodiment, snap fasteners and / or screw holes are provided on the upper and lower side walls.
[0021] In a preferred embodiment, a pad is also provided, which is placed between the upper or lower side wall and between the hydroponic trough and the horizontal bar. The height of the pad is adjusted to make the hydroponic trough tilt along the direction of the arrangement of multiple columns.
[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the support leg has the following structure: a top connector is provided at the top of the support leg, which is used for fixed connection with the support rod;
[0023] Below the top connector, there are vertically arranged cylindrical sections and pointed bottoms. A slidable sleeve is provided on the cylindrical section, and a fixing screw is provided on the sleeve for fixing to the cylindrical section. A foot pedal extending horizontally is provided on the edge of the sleeve.
[0024] The axis of the support leg is perpendicular to the ground.
[0025] This invention provides a hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory. Compared with existing technologies, this rack offers the following advantages by employing the above structure:
[0026] 1. Construction efficiency is very high. Due to the fewer connection structures, conventional processes such as tightening bolts and welding are not required, which greatly improves construction efficiency.
[0027] 2. The corner connection structure, combined with the inclined support rods, makes the entire load-bearing structure reliable. This ensures both high construction and installation efficiency and good load-bearing capacity, meeting the requirements of hydroponic planting racks in terms of both load-bearing capacity and lateral force.
[0028] 3. The adjustable pad or adjustable support structure allows for easy adjustment of the hydroponic tank's tilt angle.
[0029] The hydroponic planting rack for integrated photovoltaic plant factories of the present invention ensures structural stability while allowing for rapid setup and adjustment, making it ideal for use with integrated photovoltaic greenhouses. Attached Figure Description
[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention.
[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flat-frame hydroponic planting rack of the present invention.
[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inclined hydroponic planting rack of the present invention.
[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the three-dimensional hydroponic planting rack of the present invention.
[0035] Figure 5 This is a top view of the hydroponic planting rack of the present invention.
[0036] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector card of the present invention.
[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the support leg of the present invention.
[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the hydroponic planting rack of the present invention.
[0039] In the diagram: 1. Photovoltaic panel; 2. Film layer; 3. Column; 4. First corner; 5. Second corner; 6. Vertical rod; 7. Hydroponic trough; 8. Horizontal rod; 9. Support rod; 10. Support leg; 101. Top connector; 102. Cylindrical section; 103. Fixing screw; 104. Sleeve; 105. Pedal; 106. Pointed bottom; 11. Connecting clip; 111. Upper side wall; 112. Base plate; 113. Buckle; 114. Screw hole; 115. Pad; 116. Lower side wall; 12. Reinforcing rib; 13. Extension rod; 14. Supporting pole; 15. Supporting crossbar; 16. Friction layer. Detailed Implementation
[0040] Example 1:
[0041] like Figures 1-5 In the present invention, a hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural photovoltaic plant factory includes a support frame for mounting a hydroponic trough 7, and multiple support frames are arranged along multiple columns 3 of a photovoltaic support.
[0042] One end of the support frame is connected to the column 3 via at least two corners, and the other end of the support frame is provided with a support rod 9, which is inclined toward the column 3.
[0043] The hydroponic trough 7 is fixed to the support frame. Optionally, the hydroponic trough 7 is fixedly connected to the support frame by cable ties.
[0044] Preferred solutions include Figure 5 In the above view, the corner is shaped like a "V" or "U". The opening of the corner is used to accommodate the column 3. The two corners are a certain distance apart in height. The two corners are fixedly connected to the vertical rod 6. One end of the horizontal rod 8 is fixedly connected to the vertical rod 6, and the other end of the horizontal rod 8 is fixedly connected to the support rod 9.
[0045] When each corner contacts the column 3, the angle between the strut 9 and the vertical plane is 3°~45°;
[0046] A support leg 10 is provided at the bottom of the support rod 9, and the support leg 10 is pressed into the ground.
[0047] In use, the first and second corner supports 4 and 5 are pressed against the surface of the column 3, and then the support leg 10 is pressed into the ground, thus completing the installation of the support frame at that position. The downward load-bearing force is formed by the friction between the support leg 10 and the surfaces of the first, second, and third corner supports 4 and the column 3. The lateral force is achieved by the torsional force of the first, second, and third corner supports 5 and the support leg 10. This structure ensures reliable load-bearing. The hydroponic tank 7 is then fixedly connected to the horizontal bar 8 with cable ties, completing the entire installation process with extremely high efficiency.
[0048] Preferably, at least one of the two corner supports, namely the first corner support 4 and the second corner support 5, is located above the horizontal bar 8. This structure is suitable for applications requiring high load-bearing capacity.
[0049] Preferred solutions include Figure 2 In this structure, the horizontal bar 8 is arranged horizontally or inclined, and multiple hydroponic troughs 7 are arranged along the horizontal bar 8; this structure is a flat-frame hydroponic planting rack, which is suitable for the production of high-yield vegetables, such as lettuce.
[0050] When the horizontal bar 8 is arranged at an angle, the end closer to the column 3 is higher, and the end farther away from the column 3 is lower;
[0051] A reinforcing rib 12 is provided between the flat rod 8 and the strut 9.
[0052] In a preferred embodiment, an extension rod 13 is also provided on the support rod 9, which is used to support the hydroponic trough 7. This structure is an inclined hydroponic planting rack, suitable for vegetables that prefer light and occupy a large projected area.
[0053] In the preferred embodiment, a vine support pole 14 is provided on the horizontal pole 8, and a vine support crossbar 15 is provided on the vine support pole 14, thereby forming a three-dimensional hydroponic planting rack.
[0054] In a preferred embodiment, a friction layer 16 is provided on the inner wall near the corner. This structure provides higher load-bearing capacity and torsional resistance.
[0055] In a further preferred embodiment, angle steel is provided between the individual support frames, and the angle steel is fixedly connected to the support frame. Preferably, the connection is made by binding straps. This structure provides support for the hydroponic tank 7 and prevents the hydroponic tank 7 from sagging due to gravity.
[0056] The principle of this invention is that, through the structure of the support rod 9 and the support leg 10, when the horizontal rod 8 is subjected to a downward load, it is decomposed into downward and upward force components towards the column. The force component towards the column greatly increases the friction between the corner support and the column 3, thereby achieving a higher load-bearing capacity. The lateral force is borne by the interlocking structure between the first corner support 4 and the second corner support 5 and the column 3, as well as the fixed connection structure between the hydroponic trough 7 and the horizontal rod 8, thus making the hydroponic planting structure a reliable load-bearing structure.
[0057] Example 2:
[0058] Preferred solutions include Figure 3 , 6 In the middle, the hydroponic trough 7 and the flat rod 8 are fixedly connected by a connecting clip 11;
[0059] The structure of the connecting card 11 is as follows: the upper end face of the base plate 112 is provided with upper sidewalls 111 near the two sides, and the upper sidewalls 111 are used to fix and connect with the hydroponic tank 7.
[0060] The lower end face of the base plate 112 is provided with lower sidewalls 116 near the two sides, and the lower sidewalls 116 are used to fix and connect with the flat bar 8.
[0061] The horizontal projection of the upper sidewall 111 is perpendicular to the horizontal projection of the lower sidewall 116. The lower sidewall 116 is engaged with the horizontal rod 8. The upper sidewall 111 is engaged with the hydroponic tank 7. The hydroponic tank 7 can be circular or rectangular, and the upper sidewall 111 can also be a corresponding circular or rectangular structure.
[0062] Preferred solutions include Figure 6 In the middle, the upper sidewall 111 and the lower sidewall 116 are provided with buckles 113 and / or screw holes 114. These are used to fix the device to the flat rod 8 or the hydroponic tank 7 via buckles 113 or screws. After multiple cycles, the structure using connecting clips 11 is more cost-effective and more efficient.
[0063] Example 3:
[0064] Preferred solutions include Figure 6 In addition, a pad 115 is provided, which is located between the upper side wall 111 or the lower side wall 116, between the hydroponic tank 7 and the flat rod 8. The height of the pad 115 is adjusted so that the hydroponic tank 7 is tilted along the direction of the arrangement of multiple columns 3.
[0065] Another alternative is as follows Figure 7 In the middle, the structure of the support leg 10 is as follows: the top of the support leg 10 is provided with a top connector 101, which is used to fix and connect with the support rod 9;
[0066] Below the top connector 101, a vertically arranged cylindrical section 102 and a pointed bottom 106 are arranged sequentially. A slidable sleeve 104 is provided on the cylindrical section 102, and a fixing screw 103 is provided on the sleeve 104 for fixing to the cylindrical section 102. A foot pedal 105 extending horizontally is provided on the edge of the sleeve 104. Preferably, the axis of the support leg 10 is perpendicular to the ground.
[0067] When using the device, first compact the ground at the installation location of the support frame, measure the elevation of the ground corresponding to the column 3, calculate the height of the support leg 10 at the current position based on the design inclination angle of the hydroponic tank 7, and adjust the position of the sleeve 104 on the cylindrical section 102 to the calculated position. Tighten the fixing screws 103 to fix the fixing sleeve 104 relative to the cylindrical section 102. Firmly press the first and second corners 4 and 5 of the support frame against the outer surface of the column 3, and step down the pedal 105 until it is flush with the ground. This completes the installation of the support frame. Securely connect the hydroponic tank 7 to the support frame to complete the installation of the hydroponic planting rack at the current position.
[0068] The above embodiments are merely preferred technical solutions of the present invention and should not be considered as limitations on the present invention. The embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be arbitrarily combined without conflict. The scope of protection of the present invention should be limited to the technical solutions described in the claims, including equivalent substitutions of the technical features described in the claims. That is, equivalent substitutions and improvements within this scope are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory, characterized in that: Includes a support frame for mounting the hydroponic tank (7), with multiple support frames arranged along multiple columns (3) of the photovoltaic support; One end of the support frame is connected to the column (3) through at least two corners, and the other end of the support frame is provided with a support rod (9), which is inclined towards the column (3); The corner is viewed from above as a "V" or "U" shape. The opening of the corner is used to accommodate the column (3). The two corners are a certain distance apart in height. The two corners are fixedly connected to the vertical rod (6). One end of the horizontal rod (8) is fixedly connected to the vertical rod (6), and the other end of the horizontal rod (8) is fixedly connected to the support rod (9). When each corner contacts the column (3), the angle between the strut (9) and the vertical plane is 3°~45°; A support foot (10) is provided at the bottom of the support rod (9), and the support foot (10) is pressed into the ground below; The structure of the support leg (10) is as follows: the top of the support leg (10) is provided with a top connector (101), which is used to fix and connect with the support rod (9); Below the top connector (101), there are vertically arranged cylindrical sections (102) and pointed bottoms (106). A slidable sleeve (104) is provided on the cylindrical section (102). A fixing screw (103) is provided on the sleeve (104) for fixing to the cylindrical section (102). A foot pedal (105) extending horizontally is provided on the edge of the sleeve (104). The axis of the support leg (10) is perpendicular to the ground; The hydroponic trough (7) is fixed on the support frame.
2. The hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal bar (8) is arranged horizontally or inclined, and multiple hydroponic troughs (7) are arranged along the horizontal bar (8); When the horizontal bar (8) is arranged at an angle, the end closer to the column (3) is higher and the end farther away from the column (3) is lower. A reinforcing rib (12) is provided between the flat bar (8) and the strut (9).
3. A hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory according to claim 2, characterized in that: An extension rod (13) is also provided on the support rod (9), which is used to support the hydroponic tank (7).
4. A hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: A friction layer (16) is provided on the inner wall near the corner.
5. A hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vine support pole (14) is provided on the horizontal pole (8), and a vine support crossbar (15) is provided on the vine support pole (14), thus forming a three-dimensional hydroponic planting rack.
6. A hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydroponic trough (7) and the flat rod (8) are fixedly connected by a connecting clip (11); The structure of the connecting card (11) is as follows: the upper end face of the base plate (112) is provided with upper sidewalls (111) near the two sides, and the upper sidewalls (111) are used to fix and connect with the hydroponic tank (7); The bottom end face of the base plate (112) is provided with a lower side wall (116) near the two sides, and the lower side wall (116) is used to fix and connect with the flat bar (8); The horizontal projection of the upper sidewall (111) is perpendicular to the horizontal projection of the lower sidewall (116).
7. A hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper sidewall (111) and the lower sidewall (116) are provided with snaps (113) and / or screw holes (114).
8. A hydroponic planting rack for an integrated agricultural and photovoltaic plant factory according to claim 7, characterized in that: A pad (115) is also provided. The pad (115) is located between the upper side wall (111) or the lower side wall (116) and between the hydroponic tank (7) and the flat rod (8). The height of the pad (115) is adjusted so that the hydroponic tank (7) is tilted along the direction of the arrangement of multiple columns (3).
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