Crop growth monitoring equipment and system

Abstract

The invention discloses crop growth monitoring equipment and system, and belongs to the technical field of crop monitoring, the crop growth monitoring equipment comprises a square cylinder, the square cylinder is horizontally arranged on a rotating joint, a telescopic cylinder is arranged in the square cylinder, a sliding block is provided with a multispectral sensor and a high-definition camera, and a plurality of fixing rods are vertically arranged at the lower end of a base; the soil sensor and the fixing mechanism are arranged on each fixing rod. According to the crop growth monitoring equipment and system, a fixing rod is inserted into soil, at the moment, a limiting rod gets close to the fixing rod until the limiting rod completely enters the soil, in the soil, due to the effect of a spring, the limiting rod is pushed in the direction away from the fixing rod, and therefore the fixing rod becomes more difficult to move upwards; therefore, the stability of the equipment inserted into the soil is improved; the system can visually reflect the real-time state of crop growth, solves the problem of non-uniformity of the agricultural production environment, and analyzes the crop growth information through the Internet of Things monitoring system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of crop monitoring, and in particular to a crop growth monitoring device and system. Background Art

[0002] The core of smart agriculture is to carry out intelligent perception, digital design, and precise management for agricultural production links, so as to continuously improve agricultural production capacity and level, and drive the formation of smart agriculture and modern agricultural industrial system. As a major agricultural country, China has a wide range of crops. In order to ensure the growth status of crops and provide reasonable management, real-time monitoring of crops is very important. At present, the monitoring of crops is mostly achieved through on-site observation by staff, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and inefficient. For large areas of planting areas, drone remote sensing systems are used for monitoring, and the agricultural production environment is uneven, which leads to deviations in the acquisition of agricultural information and certain deviations in judging the growth status of crops.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, a networked monitoring system has emerged. For example, the Chinese invention patent with announcement number CN112179414A discloses a crop growth Internet of Things monitoring system, including a crop information collection system, an environmental information collection system and an Internet of Things monitoring system. The crop information collection system includes multiple crop information collection sites and a drone remote sensing system. The crop information collection site includes a crop growth monitoring device. The crop growth monitoring device includes a base and a support rod, and an electric telescopic rod is welded. A high-definition camera and a multi-spectral sensor are installed at the bottom of the end of the electric telescopic rod away from the rotating joint. The Internet of Things monitoring system includes a data server, a crop growth monitoring center and a terminal device. The crop growth monitoring device is combined with the drone remote sensing system. By citing the image and image information of the crop during growth, the real-time state of crop growth is intuitively reflected, the unevenness of the agricultural production environment is solved, and the crop growth information is analyzed by the Internet of Things monitoring system. However, in the above system, the crop growth monitoring device is positioned and fixed by inserting a fixing rod into the soil. Such a fixing method is obviously not stable enough, so a crop growth monitoring device and system are proposed to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a crop growth monitoring device and system.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] The present invention provides a crop growth monitoring device, comprising a base, a support rod, a motor, and a rotating joint, wherein the support rod is vertically arranged on the base, an installation box is provided at the upper end of the support rod, the motor is arranged in the installation box, and the output shaft thereof is vertically arranged and coaxially connected to the rotating joint, the rotating joint is rotatably arranged at the upper end of the installation box, and further comprises a square tube, a telescopic cylinder, a sliding block, a fixing rod, a soil sensor, and a fixing mechanism, the square tube is horizontally arranged on the rotating joint, the telescopic cylinder is arranged in the square tube, and the telescopic part thereof is arranged along the length direction of the square tube and is connected and fixed to the sliding block so that the sliding block can slide in the square tube, a multispectral sensor and a high-definition camera are provided on the sliding block, a plurality of the fixing rods are vertically arranged at the lower end of the base, the soil sensor and the fixing mechanism are arranged on each of the fixing rods, and the motor, the telescopic cylinder, the soil sensor, the high-definition camera, and the multispectral sensor are all electrically connected to a controller.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the fixing mechanism includes multiple groups of fixing components, and the fixing components include a limit rod, a telescopic rod and a spring. The limit rod is hinged on the fixing rod, one end of the telescopic rod is hinged on the limit rod, and the other end is hinged on the fixing rod, and the spring is sleeved on the telescopic rod.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the soil sensor includes a soil pH sensor, a soil temperature and humidity sensor, and a soil salinity sensor, and the soil sensor is used to collect soil nutrient information.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a battery pack, a solar panel, an inverter, a GPS positioning module and a first GPRS wireless communication server are installed in the base, the solar panel is installed on the upper end of the rotating joint through a bracket, the photovoltaic charging controller is electrically connected to the solar panel and the battery pack respectively, the battery pack is also electrically connected to the inverter, the inverter is electrically connected to the soil sensor, the motor, the GPS positioning module, the first GPRS wireless communication server, the controller, the high-definition camera and the multi-spectral sensor respectively, the GPS positioning module is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is electrically connected to the first GPRS wireless communication server.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the installation box is provided with an opening, and a box door is hinged at the opening.

[0011] The present invention provides a crop growth monitoring system, which also includes a data server, a crop growth monitoring center and a terminal device. The crop growth monitoring device, the UAV remote sensing system and the environment collection system wirelessly transmit the collected data to the data server.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the GPS positioning module is used to obtain the geographical information of the location of the crop information collection site, the high-definition camera collects crop images and video information at the location of the crop information collection site, the multispectral sensor collects crop surface parameters and crop canopy information, and the soil sensor, GPS positioning module, high-definition camera and multispectral sensor transmit the collected data information to the controller.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the environmental information acquisition system includes an environmental sensor and a second GPRS wireless communication server, the environmental sensor includes an air temperature and humidity sensor, a carbon dioxide sensor, a light intensity sensor, a wind speed and direction sensor, and a rainfall sensor, and the environmental sensor is electrically connected to the second GPRS wireless transmission server.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the data server includes a data storage unit, a data processing unit, a data generation unit, a comparison unit and an execution unit. The first GPRS wireless communication server and the second GPRS wireless communication server wirelessly transmit the collected data information to the data storage unit. The data processing unit obtains the data information in the data storage unit and analyzes and processes it respectively. The data generation unit generates tables, graphs and curves and transmits them to the crop growth monitoring center for display. The comparison unit compares and analyzes the soil environment data, images and video information collected by multiple crop growth monitoring devices with the data collected by the drone system to comprehensively judge the crop growth status.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the terminal device includes at least one of a computer terminal, a mobile phone terminal, and a tablet computer.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. Insert the fixing rod into the soil. At this time, the limit rod will approach the fixing rod until the limit rod is completely inserted into the soil. In the soil, due to the action of the spring, the limit rod is pushed away from the fixing rod, so the fixing rod becomes more difficult to move upward, thereby improving the stability of the device inserted into the soil.

[0018] 2. The crop growth monitoring device installed on the ground is combined with the soil nutrient information collected by the soil sensor, the environmental parameters collected by the environmental sensor and the UAV remote sensing system. The crop growth monitoring device can reference the images and video information of the crop growth, which can intuitively reflect the real-time status of crop growth. It can also indirectly reflect the overall status and nutritional level of crop growth, thus solving the unevenness of the agricultural production environment.

[0019] 3. Automatic identification of crop growth status based on image and video technology can improve identification efficiency, reduce errors, and increase the objectivity of observation data. By using the Internet of Things, the collected data can be analyzed to timely grasp the crop growth information and realize scientific farmland management through the Internet of Things.

[0020] 4. The Internet of Things monitoring system analyzes crop growth information to provide farmers with a more scientific theoretical basis for planting decisions. At the same time, farmers can make quick and effective prevention and control measures based on the corresponding data to ensure that crops are away from diseases and pests, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of agricultural production.

[0021] 5. The UAV remote sensing system is used to obtain large-area crop surface and canopy information, and draw accurate three-dimensional models of plots and soil. The UAV remote sensing system can provide data support for the formulation of seeding plans and site distribution settings, and draw multispectral images to track changes in crops. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the crop growth monitoring device of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified image of area A;

[0025] Figure 3 is a flow chart of the crop growth monitoring system of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 is an electrical connection diagram of the crop growth monitoring device of the present invention;

[0027] In the figure: 1. base;

[0028] 2. Support rod;

[0029] 3. Installation box;

[0030] 4. Box door;

[0031] 5. Rotating joint;

[0032] 6. Square tube;

[0033] 7. Slider;

[0034] 8. Fixing rod;

[0035] 9. Soil sensor;

[0036] 10. Multispectral sensor;

[0037] 11. High-definition camera;

[0038] 121. limit rod; 122. telescopic rod; 123. spring;

[0039] 13. Solar panels;

[0040] 14. Bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific position, be constructed and operated in a specific position, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention; the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance; in addition, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] Figure 1-4The present invention provides a crop growth monitoring device, including a base 1, a support rod 2, a motor, and a rotating joint 5. The support rod 2 is vertically arranged on the base 1. An installation box 3 is provided at the upper end of the support rod 2. The motor is arranged in the installation box 3, and its output shaft is vertically arranged and coaxially connected with the rotating joint 5. The rotating joint 5 is rotatably arranged at the upper end of the installation box 3. It also includes a square tube 6, a telescopic cylinder, a sliding block 7, a fixed rod 8, a soil sensor 9, and a fixing mechanism. The square tube 6 is horizontally arranged on the rotating joint 5. The telescopic cylinder is arranged in the square tube 6, and its telescopic part is arranged along the length direction of the square tube 6 and is connected and fixed with the sliding block 7 so that the sliding block 7 can slide in the square tube 6. A multispectral sensor 10 and a high-definition camera 11 are provided on the sliding block 7. Multiple fixed rods 8 are vertically arranged at the lower end of the base 1. The soil sensor 9 and the fixing mechanism are arranged on each fixed rod 8. The motor, the telescopic cylinder, the soil sensor 9, the high-definition camera 11 and the multispectral sensor 10 are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0044] In this embodiment, the staff inserts multiple fixing rods 8 into the soil at a specified position. The soil condition at the position can be monitored in real time through the soil sensor 9, and the signal is transmitted to the controller. The controller will feed back the real-time situation to the terminal device to inform the staff. The fixing assembly can make the fixing rod 8 more stably fixed in the soil, which greatly improves the stability of the placement of the device. The staff controls the motor through the controller (the controller adopts a PLC controller), and the output torque of the motor is transmitted to the rotating joint 5 through the coupling. The rotation of the rotating joint 5 can drive the square tube 6, the sliding block 7, the multi-spectral sensor 10 and the high-definition camera 11 to rotate, which is convenient for the multi-spectral sensor 10 and the high-definition camera 11 to monitor crops.

[0045] Specifically, the sliding fixing mechanism includes multiple groups of fixing components, which include a limit rod 121, a telescopic rod 122 and a spring 123. The limit rod 121 is hinged on the fixing rod 8, one end of the telescopic rod 122 is hinged on the limit rod 121 and the other end is hinged on the fixing rod 8, and the spring 123 is sleeved on the telescopic rod 122.

[0046] Insert the fixing rod 8 into the soil, and the limiting rod 121 will approach the fixing rod 8 until the limiting rod 121 completely enters the soil. In the soil, due to the action of the spring 123, the limiting rod 121 is pushed away from the fixing rod 8, so that the fixing rod 8 becomes more difficult to move upward, thereby improving the stability of the device inserted into the soil.

[0047] Specifically, the soil sensor 9 includes a soil pH sensor, a soil temperature and humidity sensor, and a soil salinity sensor. The soil sensor 9 is used to collect soil nutrient information.

[0048] Specifically, Figure 4As shown, a battery pack, a solar panel 13, an inverter, a GPS positioning module and a first GPRS wireless communication server are installed in the base 1. The solar panel 13 is installed on the upper end of the rotating joint 5 through a bracket 14. The photovoltaic charging controller is electrically connected to the solar panel 13 and the battery pack respectively. The battery pack is also electrically connected to the inverter. The inverter is electrically connected to the soil sensor 9, the motor, the GPS positioning module, the first GPRS wireless communication server, the controller, the high-definition camera 11 and the multi-spectral sensor 10 respectively. The GPS positioning module is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is electrically connected to the first GPRS wireless communication server.

[0049] The soil sensor 9 is used to collect soil nutrient information, the GPS positioning module is used to obtain the geographical information of the location of the crop information collection site, the high-definition camera 11 collects crop images and video information at the location of the crop information collection site, and the multispectral sensor 10 collects crop surface parameters and crop canopy information. The soil sensor 9, the GPS positioning module, the high-definition camera 11 and the multispectral sensor 10 transmit the collected data information to the controller, and the controller feeds back to the terminal device.

[0050] Preferably, the installation box 3 is provided with an opening, and a box door 4 is hinged at the opening.

[0051] Open the box door 4 to replace or repair the motor.

[0052] Preferably, as another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 Based on the illustrated embodiment, a data server, a crop growth monitoring center and terminal equipment are also included. The crop growth monitoring device, the UAV remote sensing system and the environment acquisition system wirelessly transmit the collected data to the data server.

[0053] In this embodiment, as one implementation method, the UAV remote sensing system obtains crop information through UAV remote sensing technology, and the crop information includes crop surface parameters and crop canopy information.

[0054] Specifically, the GPS positioning module is used to obtain the geographic information of the location of the crop information collection site, the high-definition camera 11 collects crop images and video information at the location of the crop information collection site, the multispectral sensor 10 collects crop surface parameters and crop canopy information, and the soil sensor 9, GPS positioning module, high-definition camera 11 and multispectral sensor 10 transmit the collected data information to the controller.

[0055] Specifically, the environmental information collection system includes environmental sensors and a second GPRS wireless communication server. The environmental sensors include air temperature and humidity sensors, carbon dioxide sensors, light intensity sensors, wind speed and direction sensors, and rainfall sensors. The environmental sensors are electrically connected to the second GPRS wireless transmission server.

[0056] Specifically, the data server includes a data storage unit, a data processing unit, a data generation unit, a comparison unit and an execution unit. The first GPRS wireless communication server and the second GPRS wireless communication server wirelessly transmit the collected data information to the data storage unit. The data processing unit obtains the data information in the data storage unit and analyzes and processes it respectively. The data generation unit generates tables, graphs and curves and transmits them to the crop growth monitoring center for display. The comparison unit compares and analyzes the soil environment data, images and video information collected by multiple crop growth monitoring devices with the data collected by the drone system to comprehensively judge the crop growth status.

[0057] Preferably, the terminal device includes at least one of a computer terminal, a mobile phone terminal, and a tablet computer.

[0058] Working principle of the present invention:

[0059] The light source of the multispectral sensor 10 illuminates the crop canopy, and the photosensitive component synchronously obtains the canopy reflection spectrum information. Coupled with the crop growth monitoring and diagnostic model, the crop surface parameters and canopy information can be quickly determined. The high-definition camera 11 and the multispectral sensor 10 obtain a small area of ​​crop images and video information at the site where the crop growth monitoring device is located, and transmit it to the first GPRS wireless communication server through the site controller. The first GPRS wireless communication server then wirelessly transmits the collected data to the data server; the drone remote sensing system is used to obtain a large area of ​​crop surface information and canopy information, and draw accurate three-dimensional models of plots and soil. The drone remote sensing system can provide data support for the formulation of sowing plans and site distribution settings. At the same time, multispectral images are drawn to track the changes in crops; the soil nutrient information collected by the soil sensor 9 on the fixed pole 8, the environmental parameters collected by the environmental sensor and the drone remote sensing system are combined, and the image and video information of the crop growth are quoted by the crop growth monitoring device, which can intuitively reflect the real-time state of crop growth, and can also indirectly reflect the overall state and nutritional level of crop growth, solving the unevenness of the agricultural production environment. The data processing unit analyzes the crop growth information and provides farmers with a more scientific theoretical basis for planting decisions as a whole. At the same time, farmers can make quick and effective prevention and control measures based on the corresponding data to ensure that crops are away from diseases and pests, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of agricultural production.

[0060] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A crop growth monitoring device, comprising a base (1), a support rod (2), a motor, and a rotary joint (5), wherein the support rod (2) is vertically arranged on the base (1), an installation box (3) is arranged at the upper end of the support rod (2), the motor is arranged in the installation box (3), and the output shaft thereof is vertically arranged and coaxially connected with the rotary joint (5), and the rotary joint (5) is rotatably arranged at the upper end of the installation box (3), characterized in that: The invention also comprises a square tube (6), a telescopic cylinder, a sliding block (7), a fixing rod (8), a soil sensor (9), and a fixing mechanism. The square tube (6) is horizontally arranged on the rotating joint (5). The telescopic cylinder is arranged in the square tube (6), and its telescopic part is arranged along the length direction of the square tube (6) and is connected and fixed to the sliding block (7), so that the sliding block (7) can slide in the square tube (6). The sliding block (7) is provided with a multi-spectral sensor (10) and a high-definition camera (11). A plurality of the fixing rods (8) are vertically arranged at the lower end of the base (1). The soil sensor (9) and the fixing mechanism are arranged on each of the fixing rods (8). The motor, the telescopic cylinder, the soil sensor (9), the high-definition camera (11) and the multi-spectral sensor (10) are all electrically connected to a controller.

2. A crop growth monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism comprises a plurality of fixing components, wherein the fixing components comprise a limiting rod (121), a telescopic rod (122) and a spring (123); the limiting rod (121) is hinged on the fixing rod (8); one end of the telescopic rod (122) is hinged on the limiting rod (121) and the other end is hinged on the fixing rod (8); and the spring (123) is sleeved on the telescopic rod (122).

3. A crop growth monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soil sensor (9) comprises a soil pH sensor, a soil temperature and humidity sensor and a soil salinity sensor, and the soil sensor (9) is used to collect soil nutrient information.

4. A crop growth monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery pack, a solar panel (13), an inverter, a GPS positioning module and a first GPRS wireless communication server are installed in the base (1); the solar panel (13) is installed on the upper end of the rotating joint (5) through a bracket (14); a photovoltaic charging controller is electrically connected to the solar panel (13) and the battery pack respectively; the battery pack is also electrically connected to the inverter; the inverter is further electrically connected to the soil sensor (9), the motor, the GPS positioning module, the first GPRS wireless communication server, the controller, the high-definition camera (11) and the multi-spectral sensor (10); the GPS positioning module is electrically connected to the controller; and the controller is electrically connected to the first GPRS wireless communication server.

5. A crop growth monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation box (3) is provided with an opening, and a box door (4) is hinged at the opening.

6. A crop growth monitoring system, characterized in that: It includes a crop growth monitoring device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4 above, and also includes a data server, a crop growth monitoring center and a terminal device. The crop growth monitoring device, the drone remote sensing system and the environment acquisition system wirelessly transmit the collected data to the data server.

7. A crop growth monitoring system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The GPS positioning module is used to obtain geographic information of the location of the crop information collection site, the high-definition camera (11) collects crop images and video information at the location of the crop information collection site, the multispectral sensor (10) collects crop surface parameters and crop canopy information, and the soil sensor (9), GPS positioning module, high-definition camera (11) and multispectral sensor (10) transmit the collected data information to the controller.

8. A crop growth monitoring system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The environmental information collection system includes environmental sensors and a second GPRS wireless communication server. The environmental sensors include air temperature and humidity sensors, carbon dioxide sensors, light intensity sensors, wind speed and direction sensors, and rainfall sensors. The environmental sensors are electrically connected to the second GPRS wireless transmission server.

9. A crop growth monitoring system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The data server includes a data storage unit, a data processing unit, a data generation unit, a comparison unit and an execution unit. The first GPRS wireless communication server and the second GPRS wireless communication server wirelessly transmit the collected data information to the data storage unit. The data processing unit obtains the data information in the data storage unit and analyzes and processes it respectively. The data generation unit generates tables, graphs and curves and transmits them to the crop growth monitoring center for display. The comparison unit compares and analyzes the soil environment data, images and video information collected by multiple crop growth monitoring devices with the data collected by the drone system to comprehensively judge the crop growth status.

10. A crop growth monitoring system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The terminal device includes at least one of a computer terminal, a mobile phone terminal, and a tablet computer.

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