Intelligent irrigation device for agaric cultivation
By combining intelligent irrigation devices with humidity sensors and electronically controlled booster pumps, the problems of inaccurate humidity control and clogging in traditional black fungus cultivation have been solved, achieving uniform and stable humidity and efficient use of water resources, thereby improving the quality of black fungus and reducing operation and maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GANSU ACAD OF SCI INST OF BIOLOGY
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Traditional mushroom cultivation irrigation systems are difficult to control humidity precisely, are prone to clogging, cannot adapt to the stacked cultivation mode of mushroom sticks, and result in serious water waste.
The system employs an intelligent irrigation device that combines a humidity sensor and an electronically controlled booster pump to dynamically adjust the irrigation volume. It also features a filter chamber and a split structure within the anti-clogging nozzle to prevent clogging. The filter screen and detachable design reduce maintenance costs.
It achieves uniform and stable humidity control, reduces water waste, improves the quality of black fungus growth, and reduces operation and maintenance intensity and costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of black fungus cultivation technology, specifically relating to an intelligent irrigation device for black fungus cultivation. Background Technology
[0002] As an important edible fungus, black fungus cultivation requires strict humidity control for its growth environment. Traditional black fungus cultivation often relies on manual irrigation or simple sprinkler systems, which have significant drawbacks: Firstly, manual operation makes it difficult to precisely control the irrigation volume, easily leading to over- or under-watering of the substrate area, affecting the quality of the black fungus; secondly, traditional sprinkler heads have a simple structure, and long-term use is prone to clogging due to the accumulation of impurities in the water, requiring frequent maintenance and affecting irrigation uniformity. Existing irrigation systems mostly rely on fixed pipe layouts, which are difficult to adapt to the stacked substrate cultivation mode, easily resulting in irrigation blind spots. In addition, most systems lack intelligent control methods and cannot dynamically adjust water supply according to soil moisture, resulting in water waste. Although some technologies have attempted to introduce filtration devices, conventional filter structures are easily clogged by algae or particulate matter, which increases the system's operating load.
[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an irrigation device that combines intelligent regulation and optimized anti-clogging performance to meet the precision management needs of modern large-scale mushroom cultivation. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this invention discloses an intelligent irrigation device for mushroom cultivation. This invention can automatically adjust the irrigation amount based on soil moisture and prevent nozzle clogging by incorporating a filter chamber within the anti-clogging nozzle. Specifically, this invention discloses the following technical solutions:
[0005] A smart irrigation device for mushroom cultivation includes a water storage tank, an electrically controlled pressurizing mechanism, a water distribution pipeline, anti-clogging nozzles, and a humidity sensor. The water distribution pipeline is connected to the water storage tank via the electrically controlled pressurizing mechanism. The anti-clogging nozzles are installed in the middle of the area where the mushroom logs are stacked via insert rods and are connected to the water distribution pipeline. The anti-clogging nozzles have a split structure and contain a filter chamber for collecting impurities. The humidity sensor is distributed in the soil where the mushroom logs are stacked and is electrically connected to the electrically controlled pressurizing mechanism. The water storage tank pipeline is connected to a filter mechanism, which is a disc filter.
[0006] Furthermore, the electrically controlled booster mechanism includes an electrically controlled valve, a booster pump, and a control box. The water distribution pipeline is connected to the water storage tank through the electrically controlled valve. The booster pump is located at the water inlet end of the water distribution pipeline. The control box is located on one side of the water storage tank. The electrically controlled valve and the booster pump are both electrically connected to the control box.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a solar panel and a light sensor, with the light sensor located in the middle of the solar panel. Both the light sensor and the humidity sensor are electrically connected to the solar panel and the control box.
[0008] Furthermore, the water distribution pipeline includes a main pipeline and several branch pipelines. The main pipeline is arranged on one side of the field, and the several branch pipelines are respectively arranged on the middle partition of the area where the mushroom sticks are stacked. The branch pipelines are connected to the main pipeline.
[0009] Furthermore, a sealing cap is provided at the end of the branch pipe, and the sealing cap is threadedly connected to the branch pipe.
[0010] Furthermore, the anti-clogging nozzle also includes an upper housing, a lower housing, an anti-clogging atomizing cap, and a connecting rod. The lower housing is mounted on the insert rod, and the upper housing is threadedly connected to the lower housing. The top of the upper housing is provided with a stepped groove, and the anti-clogging atomizing cap is slidably disposed in the stepped groove. The inner wall of the lower housing is provided with several guide protrusions, and the end of each guide protrusion facing the upper housing is provided with a connecting groove. The periphery of the filter chamber is provided with a hollow guide groove corresponding to the guide protrusions, and the filter chamber is slidably disposed in the guide protrusions. The connecting rod is rotatably mounted in the middle of the anti-clogging atomizing cap, and a conical baffle is provided at the downward-facing end of the filter chamber. The conical baffle passes through the filter chamber and is threadedly connected to the connecting rod.
[0011] Furthermore, the anti-clogging atomizing cap includes a baffle and an atomizing core column. The atomizing core column is located at the bottom of the baffle, and a water outlet is provided on the side of the atomizing core column. An umbrella-shaped groove is provided at the bottom of the atomizing core column, and an inclined water inlet is provided at the edge of the umbrella-shaped groove. The connecting rod is rotatably limited at the center of the bottom end of the atomizing core column.
[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a spring, which surrounds the surface of the atomizing core column. The upper housing has a corresponding receiving groove inside the spring. One end of the spring is connected to the upper housing, and the other end of the spring is connected to the atomizing core column.
[0013] Furthermore, the filter chamber includes a chamber frame and a filter screen. The filter screen is arranged on the chamber frame. An annular groove is provided at the bottom edge of the chamber frame. The conical baffle is engaged in the annular groove. A cylindrical rod is provided on the back of the conical baffle. An external thread is provided at the top of the cylindrical rod. A connecting baffle is provided above the chamber frame. The cylindrical rod passes through the connecting baffle and is threaded into the connecting rod.
[0014] Furthermore, it also includes an annular diaphragm, which is disposed at the top edge of the cavity frame, below the inlet of the anti-clogging nozzle.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:
[0016] 1. This invention monitors soil moisture in real time through distributed humidity sensors, and combines an electrically controlled booster pump with an electrically controlled valve to achieve dynamic adjustment of irrigation volume, avoiding the blindness of traditional manual irrigation, ensuring uniform and stable humidity of the mushroom substrate, reducing water waste, and improving the growth quality of black fungus.
[0017] 2. This invention adopts a split-type anti-clogging nozzle design. The internal filter chamber can efficiently trap impurities in the water, and the conical baffle and detachable filter screen structure achieve centralized collection of impurities. The nozzle has a built-in hollow guide groove, conical baffle and spring structure, which automatically rebounds when the water supply is stopped, preventing particulate impurities from returning to the pipeline. Combined with the disc filter, it greatly reduces the frequency of nozzle clogging and reduces the intensity of manual cleaning. The shell, filter chamber and pipeline are all designed to be detachable. The filter screen, conical baffle and other vulnerable parts can be replaced individually, which can not only facilitate the cleaning of impurities in the filter chamber, but also extend the overall life of the device and reduce operation and maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline connection of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the anti-clogging nozzle housing of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-clogging atomizing cap inlet of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the upper shell, lower shell, and anti-clogging atomizing cap of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the anti-clogging atomizing cap and the cavity frame of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the filter screen at the top of the cavity frame and inside the cavity of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the annular diaphragm structure of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the deformation state of the annular diaphragm under high water pressure or when there is no accumulation of impurities in the filter chamber according to the present invention;
[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the deformation state of the annular diaphragm after low water pressure or accumulation of impurities in the filter chamber according to the present invention.
[0027] Among them, 1-Water storage tank; 2-Anti-clogging nozzle; 3-Humidity sensor; 4-Mushroom stick; 5-Stacked filter; 6-Electrically controlled valve; 7-Booster pump; 8-Control box; 9-Solar panel; 10-Light sensor; 11-Main pipe; 12-Branch pipe; 13-Sealing cover; 201-Upper shell; 202-Lower shell; 203-Connecting rod; 204-Guide protrusion; 205-Hollow guide groove; 206-Conical baffle; 207-Baffle cap; 208-Atomizing core column; 209-Water outlet; 210-Water inlet; 211-Spring; 212-Cavity frame; 213-Filter screen; 214-Columnar rod; 215-Cylindrical filter cavity; 216-Connecting baffle; 217-Annular diaphragm; 218-First rubber ring protrusion; 219-Second rubber ring protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0029] Example 1
[0030] See attached document Figure 1-7 This embodiment discloses an intelligent irrigation device for mushroom cultivation, including a water storage tank 1, an electrically controlled pressurizing mechanism, a water distribution pipeline, an anti-clogging nozzle 2, and a humidity sensor 3. The water distribution pipeline is connected to the water storage tank 1 through the electrically controlled pressurizing mechanism. The bottom of the anti-clogging nozzle 2 is provided with an insertion rod, and the anti-clogging nozzle 2 is inserted into the soil of the middle partition of the area where mushroom sticks are stacked. The anti-clogging nozzle 2 is connected to the water distribution pipeline. In order to facilitate the cleaning of impurities in the water, the anti-clogging nozzle 2 has a split structure. The anti-clogging nozzle 2 is provided with a filter chamber for collecting impurities. The humidity sensor 3 is distributed in the soil where mushroom sticks 4 are stacked. The mushroom sticks 4 are partially buried in the soil. The humidity sensor 3 is electrically connected to the electrically controlled pressurizing mechanism. The pipeline of the water storage tank 1 is connected to a disc filter 5.
[0031] Specifically, the water distribution pipeline includes a main pipeline 11 and several branch pipelines 12. The main pipeline 11 is arranged on one side of the field, and the several branch pipelines 12 are arranged on the middle partition of the area where the mushroom sticks are stacked. The branch pipelines 12 are connected to the main pipeline 11. The end of the branch pipeline 12 is equipped with a sealing cap 13, which is threaded to the branch pipeline 12. The sealing cap 13 is used for cleaning the pipeline. When it is necessary to clean the pipeline, the sealing cap 13 can be opened, and the impurities in the pipeline can be flushed out of the pipeline by the water flow.
[0032] The electrically controlled booster mechanism includes an electrically controlled valve 6, a booster pump 7, and a control box 8. The main pipeline 11 is connected to the water storage tank 1 through the electrically controlled valve 6. The booster pump 7 is located at the water inlet end of the main pipeline 11. The control box 8 is installed on one side of the water storage tank 1. The electrically controlled valve 6 and the booster pump 7 are both electrically connected to the control box 8.
[0033] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a solar panel 9 and a light sensor 10. The light sensor 10 is disposed in the middle of the solar panel 9. The light sensor 10 and the humidity sensor 3 are electrically connected to the solar panel 9 and the control box 8. The solar panel 9 provides real-time power to the light sensor 10 and the humidity sensor 3, thereby saving power resources.
[0034] This invention, through the setting of humidity sensor 3, can monitor soil humidity in real time and transmit the signal to control box 8 to accurately control irrigation amount. At the same time, light sensor 10 monitors light intensity to control spraying time, avoids irrigating black fungus during the period of strongest light intensity, and can adjust irrigation amount and irrigation duration according to light intensity to meet the humidity control of the black fungus growth environment and improve black fungus quality.
[0035] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the anti-clogging nozzle 2 further includes an upper housing 201, a lower housing 202, an anti-clogging atomizing cap, and a connecting rod 203. The lower housing 202 is fixed on the insert rod, and the upper housing 201 is threadedly connected to the lower housing 202. A stepped groove is provided on the top of the upper housing 201, and the anti-clogging atomizing cap is slidably installed in the stepped groove on the top of the upper housing 201. A plurality of guide protrusions 204 are installed around the inner wall of the lower housing 202. A connecting groove is provided at the end of the guide protrusions 204 facing the upper housing 201 for water flow. A hollow guide groove 205 is provided on the periphery of the filter chamber corresponding to the guide protrusions 204. The filter chamber is slidably installed in the guide protrusions 204. A rotatable connecting rod 203 is installed at the middle of the bottom end of the anti-clogging atomizing cap. A conical baffle 206 is installed at the downward end of the filter chamber. The conical baffle 206 passes through the filter chamber and is threadedly connected to the connecting rod 203.
[0036] The anti-clogging atomizing cap in this embodiment includes a baffle cap 207 and an atomizing core column 208. The atomizing core column 208 is fixed to the bottom of the baffle cap 207. A water outlet 209 is provided on the top side of the atomizing core column 208. An umbrella-shaped groove is cut at the bottom of the atomizing core column 208. An inclined water inlet 210 is provided at the edge of the umbrella-shaped groove. The connecting rod 203 is rotatably limited at the center of the bottom of the atomizing core column 208.
[0037] When the wood ear mushrooms are not being irrigated, the conical baffle 206 can block the water inlet of the lower shell 202. When the water flow reaches the anti-clogging nozzle 2, it impacts the conical baffle 206, pushing it upwards and causing the anti-clogging atomizing cap to move upwards. The outlet 209 leaks out from the nozzle. At this time, the water flow enters the filter chamber through the connecting groove of the guide protrusion 204. Impurities in the water will remain in the filter chamber due to the presence of the filter screen. The filtered water will then reach the outlet 209 through the inlet 210 of the atomizing core column 208 to irrigate the wood ear mushrooms. After irrigation is completed and the water flow is turned off, the anti-clogging atomizing cap slides down due to its own weight and returns to the shell, preventing the outlet 209 from being exposed and blocked by dust. Impurities in the filter chamber will remain in the filter chamber due to the presence of the conical baffle 206, thus achieving impurity collection and preventing impurities from returning to the branch pipe 12 with the water flow.
[0038] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the invention further includes a spring 211. A receiving groove is cut inside the upper housing 201 corresponding to the spring 211. The spring 211 is located in the receiving groove and surrounds the surface of the atomizing core column 208. One end of the spring 211 is connected to the upper housing 201, and the other end is connected to the atomizing core column 208. When irrigation is required, water pressure pushes the conical baffle 206, thereby causing the atomizing core column 208 to move upward, compressing the spring 211. After irrigation is completed, the spring 211 pushes the atomizing core column 208 to quickly return to its original position, preventing structural jamming. Simultaneously, the vibration generated by the spring 211 during its rebound can also shake impurities attached to the filter screen at the top of the filter chamber into the conical baffle 206, achieving automatic cleaning of the filter screen.
[0039] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the filter chamber includes a chamber frame 212 and a filter screen 213. The filter screen 213 is arranged on the chamber frame 212. An annular groove is provided at the bottom edge of the chamber frame 212, and a conical baffle 206 is inserted into the annular groove. A cylindrical rod 214 is provided on the back of the conical baffle 206, and an external thread is provided at the top of the cylindrical rod 214. The top middle of the chamber frame 212 is bent into the filter chamber to form a cylindrical filter chamber 215. A connecting baffle 216 with a limiting hole is fixed at the bottom of the cylindrical filter chamber 215. The cylindrical rod 214 is threaded into the connecting rod 203 through the limiting hole. By setting the cylindrical filter chamber 215, the surface area for water filtration is increased, and the water flow rate is improved. When particulate impurities in the water gradually accumulate at the top of the frame due to the impact of the water flow, causing the water flow velocity to decrease, the water can flow from the filter screen 213 of the cylindrical filter chamber 215 to the inlet 210.
[0040] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, to maintain stable water pressure in the nozzle and make the water output more uniform, an annular diaphragm 217 is also included. In this embodiment, the annular diaphragm 217 is a deformable rubber diaphragm. During extrusion molding, a first rubber ring protrusion 218 is formed on the outer ring, and a second rubber ring protrusion 219 is formed at the edge. The top of the cavity frame 212 and the bottom of the atomizing core column 208 are respectively provided with annular limiting grooves corresponding to the first rubber ring protrusion 218. The annular diaphragm 217 is installed between the cavity frame 212 and the atomizing core column 208 through the first rubber ring protrusion 218, located at the water inlet 210 of the anti-clogging nozzle 2. The second rubber ring protrusion 219 on the outer edge of the annular diaphragm 217 can play a certain sealing role, preventing water from flowing out of the nozzle from the gap between the housing and the atomizing core column 208. The interior of the annular diaphragm 217 plays a role in regulating water pressure. Figure 8 As shown, when the water pressure is too high or impurities accumulate in the filter chamber, the water flow will impact the annular diaphragm 217, causing it to deform and move closer to the inlet 210, reducing the inlet area of the inlet 210, thereby adjusting and reducing the inlet flow rate. Figure 9 As shown, when the water pressure decreases or the water flow impacting the annular diaphragm 217 decreases due to the accumulation of impurities at the top of the filter chamber, the deformation of the annular diaphragm 217 decreases, the blocking area of the inlet 210 decreases, and most of the water flow flows from the filter screen of the cylindrical filter chamber 215 to the atomizing core column 208, and enters the inlet 210 through the umbrella-shaped groove, maintaining a relatively constant water pressure.
[0041] When the anti-clogging nozzle 2 of this invention needs cleaning, it can be removed from the lower housing 202 by unscrewing the upper housing 201. Then, the connecting rod 203 can be clamped through the hollow guide groove 205 of the filter chamber with needle-nose pliers (fixed to prevent rotation). The conical baffle 206 can be removed from the filter chamber by rotating it, and the cavity frame 212 can be pulled to remove it from the connecting rod 203. This facilitates the cleaning of the filter screen 213 and the replacement of the annular diaphragm 217, thereby extending the overall life of the device.
[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.
Claims
1. A smart irrigation device for mushroom cultivation, characterized in that, The system includes a water storage tank (1), an electrically controlled pressurizing mechanism, a water distribution pipeline, an anti-clogging nozzle (2), and a humidity sensor (3). The water distribution pipeline is connected to the water storage tank (1) through the electrically controlled pressurizing mechanism. The anti-clogging nozzle (2) is arranged in the middle partition of the mushroom stick stacking area through a plug rod. The anti-clogging nozzle (2) is connected to the water distribution pipeline. The anti-clogging nozzle (2) has a split structure. The anti-clogging nozzle (2) is equipped with a filter chamber for collecting impurities. The humidity sensor (3) is distributed in the soil where the mushroom sticks (4) are stacked. The humidity sensor (3) is connected to the electrically controlled pressurizing mechanism. The water storage tank (1) is connected to a filter mechanism, which is a disc filter (5). The anti-clogging nozzle (2) further includes an upper housing (201), a lower housing (202), an anti-clogging atomizing cap, and a connecting rod (203). The lower housing (202) is mounted on the insert rod, and the upper housing (201) is threaded onto the lower housing (202). The top of the upper housing (201) is provided with a stepped groove, and the anti-clogging atomizing cap is slidably mounted in the stepped groove. The inner wall of the lower housing (202) is provided with several guide protrusions (204). A connecting groove is provided at one end of the protrusion (204) facing the upper housing (201). A hollow guide groove (205) is provided on the periphery of the filter cavity corresponding to the guide protrusion (204). The filter cavity is slidably disposed in the guide protrusion (204). A connecting rod (203) is rotatably disposed in the middle of the anti-clogging atomizing cap. A conical baffle (206) is provided at the downward end of the filter cavity. The conical baffle (206) passes through the filter cavity and is threadedly connected to the connecting rod (203). The anti-clogging atomizing cap includes a baffle (207) and an atomizing core column (208). The atomizing core column (208) is located at the bottom of the baffle (207). The atomizing core column (208) has a water outlet (209) on its side and an umbrella-shaped groove at its bottom. An inclined water inlet (210) is located at the edge of the umbrella-shaped groove. The connecting rod (203) is rotatably limited at the center of the bottom end of the atomizing core column (208). It also includes a spring (211), which surrounds the surface of the atomizing core column (208). The upper housing (201) has a receiving groove inside corresponding to the spring (211). One end of the spring (211) is connected to the upper housing (201), and the other end of the spring (211) is connected to the atomizing core column (208). The filter chamber includes a chamber frame (212) and a filter screen (213). The filter screen (213) is arranged on the chamber frame (212). The bottom edge of the chamber frame (212) is provided with an annular groove. The conical baffle (206) is engaged in the annular groove. The back of the conical baffle (206) is provided with a columnar rod (214). The top of the columnar rod (214) is provided with an external thread. A connecting baffle (216) is provided above the chamber frame (212). The columnar rod (214) passes through the connecting baffle (216) and is threaded into the connecting rod (203). It also includes an annular diaphragm (217), which is disposed at the top edge of the cavity frame (212) below the inlet (210) of the anti-clogging nozzle (2).
2. The intelligent irrigation device for mushroom cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrically controlled booster mechanism includes an electrically controlled valve (6), a booster pump (7), and a control box (8). The water distribution pipeline is connected to the water storage tank (1) through the electrically controlled valve (6). The booster pump (7) is located at the water inlet end of the water distribution pipeline. The control box (8) is located on one side of the water storage tank (1). The electrically controlled valve (6) and the booster pump (7) are both electrically connected to the control box (8).
3. The intelligent irrigation device for mushroom cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a solar panel (9) and a light sensor (10), the light sensor (10) being located in the middle of the solar panel (9), and the light sensor (10) and the humidity sensor (3) being electrically connected to the solar panel (9) and the control box (8).
4. The intelligent irrigation device for mushroom cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water distribution pipeline includes a main pipeline (11) and several branch pipelines (12). The main pipeline (11) is arranged on one side of the field, and the several branch pipelines (12) are respectively arranged on the middle partition of the area where the mushroom sticks are stacked. The branch pipelines (12) are connected to the main pipeline (11).
5. The intelligent irrigation device for mushroom cultivation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the branch pipe (12) is provided with a sealing cap (13), which is threadedly connected to the branch pipe (12).
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