A fixing device for planting aquatic plants

Abstract

The application discloses a fixing device for planting aquatic plants and belongs to the technical field of aquatic plant planting, which comprises a planting tank and a group of planting baskets arranged in the planting tank, the outer surface of the planting basket is fixedly connected with an annular air bag, the inner wall of an annular piston cavity formed in the interior of the planting basket is slidably connected with an annular piston plate, the upper portion of the outer surface of the planting basket is inlaid with a group of telescopic rods, and the end, away from the planting basket, of each telescopic rod is fixedly connected with a magnet strip. In the application, the annular air bag is continuously extruded and pressed to expand, so that the planting basket and the aquatic plants in the planting basket can float on the water surface. In the growth process of the aquatic plants, the telescopic third one-way valve provides growth space for the aquatic plants in the two planting baskets in the horizontal direction, slows down the extrusion caused by the horizontal growth of branches and leaves, ensures the space utilization rate of the planting tank, and slows down the growth influence caused by the extrusion of branches and leaves in the horizontal direction between the two adjacent aquatic plants.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of aquatic plant cultivation technology, and particularly relates to a fixing device for cultivating aquatic plants. Background Technology

[0002] Aquatic plants are those that live in water for all or most of their life cycle and are able to reproduce successfully. These plants play an important role in nature and garden landscapes with their unique ecological adaptability and ornamental value. Through scientific and reasonable planting, we can ensure the healthy growth of aquatic plants and give full play to their ecological and aesthetic value.

[0003] Because aquatic plants lack the support of soil, fixing devices are often used to secure them and prevent them from growing crookedly. These devices indirectly fix the plants to the planting container using planting baskets, with support rods providing additional support. To ensure efficient use of the planting container, multiple plants are often placed inside. Existing devices offer adjustable support to accommodate the changing height of the plants as they grow. However, aquatic plants don't just grow vertically; they also become increasingly bushy and foliage, causing pressure between adjacent plants and leading to deformation, which also affects growth. Therefore, mitigating pressure between adjacent plants while maximizing container space utilization is a critical issue that needs to be addressed in aquatic plant fixing devices. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that, during the growth of existing horizontally oriented plants, the branches and leaves of two adjacent plants are squeezed together, affecting the growth of aquatic plants, and to propose a fixing device for planting aquatic plants.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A fixing device for planting aquatic plants includes a planting tank and a set of planting baskets inside the planting tank. An annular airbag is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the planting baskets. An annular piston plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of an annular piston chamber opened inside the planting baskets. A set of telescopic rods is embedded in the upper part of the outer surface of the planting baskets. A magnetic strip is fixedly connected to the end of each telescopic rod away from the planting basket. Each pair of planting baskets is attracted to each other by the magnetic strip. A limiting rubber ring fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the planting baskets has a limiting sponge attached to its outer surface. A set of straight rods fixedly connected to the upper surface of the annular piston plate extends to the upper part of the planting tank. The upper end of each straight rod is engaged with the outer surface of a protective ring set in the upper part of the planting tank. The air outlet of the air pump engaged with the outer surface of the planting tank is connected to an air collecting cylinder fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the planting tank. The air collecting cylinder is connected to the interior of each annular piston chamber through a set of rubber tubes.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The rubber tube is snapped into the middle of the bottom surface of the planting basket, and a first one-way valve is provided at the connection between the rubber tube and the annular piston cavity. The air outlet of the first one-way valve is connected to the inside of the annular piston cavity, and the air inlet of the first one-way valve is connected to the inside of the rubber tube.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The upper end of the rubber tube is fixedly connected to a first waterproof and breathable membrane, the air inlet end of the first one-way valve is fixedly connected to a second waterproof and breathable membrane, and a counterweight ring is snapped into the middle of the bottom surface of the planting basket.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The outer surface of the limiting sponge is provided with an annular limiting groove that is adapted to the limiting rubber ring. The outer surface of the limiting rubber ring is engaged with the inner wall of the annular limiting groove. The upper surface of the limiting sponge is provided with a through groove.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The straight rod is slidably connected to the top wall of the annular piston cavity through which it passes. The lower part of the outer surface of the planting basket is provided with a through hole that communicates with the inside of the annular piston cavity. A rubber plug is fitted into the inner wall of the through hole.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The upper surface of the planting basket is fitted with a locking block that communicates with the inside of the annular airbag. The inner wall of the locking block is fixedly connected with a second one-way valve, and the outlet end of the second one-way valve is connected to the inside of the annular airbag.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The pressing airbag at the top of the planting cylinder is connected to the inside of the card block. A third one-way valve is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the pressing airbag. The air inlet of the third one-way valve is connected to the outside, and the air outlet of the third one-way valve is connected to the inside of the pressing airbag. The air inlet of the second one-way valve is connected to the inside of the pressing airbag.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The air pump has a fixed air pipe at its outlet. The lower end of the air pipe is connected to the inside of the air collection cylinder. The retaining ring on the outer surface of the air pipe is fixedly connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the planting cylinder. Suction cups are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the planting cylinder.

[0021] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0022] In this invention, the annular airbag expands by continuously squeezing and pressing it, ensuring that the planting basket and the aquatic plants inside the basket can float on the water surface. During the growth of the aquatic plants, the extension and retraction of the third one-way valve provides lateral growth space for the aquatic plants in the two planting baskets, reducing the compression caused by the lateral growth of branches and leaves. At the same time, the operation of the air pump causes the continuously increasing air pressure inside the annular piston chamber to drive the annular piston plate, straight rod and protective ring to move upward continuously. The upward movement is buffered, providing support for the longitudinal growth of aquatic plants. The device ensures the space utilization of the planting tank while reducing the growth impact caused by the lateral compression of branches and leaves between two adjacent aquatic plants. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front view cross-sectional structural diagram of a fixing device for planting aquatic plants proposed in this invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a front view cross-sectional diagram of a planting basket, a fixing device for planting aquatic plants, proposed in this invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of a planting basket, a fixing device for planting aquatic plants, proposed in this invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of the limiting sponge structure of a fixing device for planting aquatic plants proposed in this invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This invention provides a fixing device for planting aquatic plants. Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 6 This invention provides a fixing device for planting aquatic plants. Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0029] Legend: 1. Planting container; 2. Planting basket; 3. Annular airbag; 4. Annular piston chamber; 5. Annular piston plate; 6. Straight rod; 7. Protective ring; 8. Magnetic strip; 9. Limiting rubber ring; 10. Limiting sponge; 11. Air pump; 12. Air collection cylinder; 13. Rubber tube; 14. Annular limiting groove; 15. Through groove; 16. First one-way valve; 17. First waterproof and breathable membrane; 18. Second waterproof and breathable membrane; 19. Counterweight ring; 20. Rubber plug; 21. Through hole; 22. Locking block; 23. Second one-way valve; 24. Pressing airbag; 25. Third one-way valve; 26. Ventilation tube; 27. Locking ring; 28. Suction cup; 29. ​​Telescopic rod. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] Please see Figure 1-6This invention provides a technical solution: a fixing device for planting aquatic plants, comprising a planting container 1 and a set of planting baskets 2 installed inside the planting container 1. The planting container 1 is a container specifically designed for planting plants, and its shape, material, and size vary to accommodate the growth needs of different plants. The planting baskets 2, also known as planting baskets, are devices used for planting, transplanting, and maintaining plants. They are typically made of materials such as metal, plastic, and bamboo, and resemble baskets in shape, with many small holes to facilitate root growth and water permeability. Planting baskets are widely used in indoor and outdoor horticulture, providing effective support and protection for planting flowers, vegetables, or fruit trees. The choice of planting basket depends on the type of plant and its growing environment. Planting baskets made of suitable materials are selected. Their condition is checked regularly, and weeds and pests are removed promptly to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. An annular air bladder 3 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the planting basket 2. This annular air bladder 3 is a bladder-like structure filled with gas (such as air or nitrogen), capable of generating buoyancy and allowing objects to float on water. An annular piston plate 5 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the annular piston chamber 4 inside the planting basket 2. A set of telescopic rods 29 is embedded in the upper part of the outer surface of the planting basket 2. A magnetic strip 8 is fixedly connected to the end of each telescopic rod 29 furthest from the planting basket 2. The magnetic strip 8, also called a magnetic strip or magnetite strip, is a strip-shaped material with magnetic properties. Two adjacent magnetic strips 8 can attract each other. Each pair of planting baskets 2... The aquatic plants are attracted by magnetic strips 8, and a limiting rubber ring 9 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the planting basket 2. The outer surface of the limiting rubber ring 9 is engaged with a limiting sponge 10. The deformability of the limiting rubber ring 9 makes it easy to install and remove the limiting sponge 10. The outer surface of the limiting sponge 10 has an annular limiting groove 14 that matches the limiting rubber ring 9. The outer surface of the limiting rubber ring 9 is engaged with the inner wall of the annular limiting groove 14. The matching arrangement of the limiting rubber ring 9 and the annular limiting groove 14 not only limits the limiting sponge 10 but also facilitates its removal and installation. The upper surface of the limiting sponge 10 has a through groove 15. The through groove 15 plays a certain limiting role for the aquatic plants, allowing them to grow in a more stable position. Located in the middle of the planting basket 2, the plant penetration groove 15 extends to the upper part of the limiting sponge 10. A set of straight rods 6 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the annular piston plate 5 all extend to the upper part of the planting cylinder 1. The upper end of each straight rod 6 is engaged with the outer surface of the protective ring 7 set on the upper part of the planting cylinder 1. The side of the protective ring 7 near the plant is arc-shaped to prevent the up-and-down movement of the protective ring 7 from affecting the outer surface of the plant. The straight rod 6 is slidably connected to the penetration point of the inner top wall of the annular piston cavity 4 to prevent friction between the straight rod 6 and the penetration point of the annular piston cavity 4. At the same time, the penetration point of the straight rod 6 and the annular piston cavity 4 limits the up-and-down movement of the straight rod 6, so that the annular piston plate 5 always remains parallel to the inner bottom wall of the annular piston cavity 4.

[0032] The lower part of the outer surface of the planting basket 2 has a through hole 21 that communicates with the inside of the annular piston chamber 4. A rubber plug 20 is fitted into the inner wall of the through hole 21. By disengaging the rubber plug 20 from the inner wall of the through hole 21, the gas inside the annular piston chamber 4 can flow to the outside, thus depressurizing and resetting the annular piston chamber 4. The air outlet of the air pump 11, which is fitted into the outer surface of the planting cylinder 1, is connected to the air collection cylinder 12, which is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the planting cylinder 1. The air pump 11 is a mechanical device mainly used to compress, transport, or discharge air or other gases. The air outlet of the air pump 11 is fixedly connected to... A ventilation pipe 26 is provided, the lower end of which is connected to the interior of the air collection cylinder 12. A retaining ring 27, which is snapped onto the outer surface of the ventilation pipe 26, is fixedly connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the planting cylinder 1. The retaining ring 27 limits the movement of the ventilation pipe 26. Suction cups 28 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom surface of the planting cylinder 1. The suction cups 28 utilize the principle of negative pressure, creating a negative pressure area by drawing air from inside the suction cups 28, thus adhering to the surface of the object. They can adhere to a table or platform via the suction cups 28, making the bottom structure of the planting cylinder 1 more stable. The air collection cylinder 12 is connected to a set of rubber tubes 13. The rubber tube 13 is connected to the interior of each annular piston chamber 4. It is snapped into the middle of the bottom surface of the planting basket 2. A first one-way valve 16 is provided at the connection between the rubber tube 13 and the annular piston chamber 4. The air outlet of the first one-way valve 16 is connected to the interior of the annular piston chamber 4, and the air inlet of the first one-way valve 16 is connected to the interior of the rubber tube 13. This ensures the airflow direction inside the annular piston chamber 4. When the air pump 11 is working, it fills the annular piston chamber 4 with external air. The continuously increasing air pressure inside the annular piston chamber 4 drives the annular piston plate 5, the straight rod 6, and the protective ring. 7 continuously moves upward, and the upward movement is buffered. The upper end of the rubber tube 13 is fixedly connected to the first waterproof and breathable membrane 17. The first waterproof and breathable membrane 17 is set to prevent water from flowing into the interior of the rubber tube 13. The air inlet end of the first one-way valve 16 is fixedly connected to the second waterproof and breathable membrane 18. The second waterproof and breathable membrane 18 is set to prevent water from flowing into the interior of the annular piston chamber 4. The middle of the bottom surface of the planting basket 2 is clamped with a counterweight ring 19. The counterweight ring 19 is set to reduce the phenomenon of the planting basket 2 tilting. The planting basket 2 can be made perpendicular to the water surface by increasing or decreasing the number of counterweight rings 19.

[0033] By continuously squeezing and pressing the air bladder 24, the annular air bladder 3 expands, ensuring that the planting basket 2 and the aquatic plants inside the planting basket 2 can float on the water surface. During the growth of the aquatic plants, the extension and retraction of the telescopic rod 29 provides lateral growth space for the aquatic plants in the two planting baskets 2, reducing the compression caused by the lateral growth of branches and leaves. At the same time, the operation of the air pump 11 causes the air pressure inside the annular piston chamber 4 to continuously increase, driving the annular piston plate 5, the straight rod 6 and the protective ring 7 to move upward. The compressibility of air provides a buffer for the upward movement, providing support for the longitudinal growth of aquatic plants. The device ensures the space utilization of the planting tank 1 while reducing the growth impact caused by the lateral compression of branches and leaves between two adjacent aquatic plants.

[0034] The upper surface of the planting basket 2 is fitted with a locking block 22 that communicates with the interior of the annular airbag 3. A second one-way valve 23 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the locking block 22. The outlet of the second one-way valve 23 is connected to the interior of the annular airbag 3. A pressing airbag 24 located on the upper part of the planting cylinder 1 is connected to the interior of the locking block 22. A third one-way valve 25 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the pressing airbag 24. The inlet of the third one-way valve 25 is connected to the outside, and the outlet of the third one-way valve 25 is connected to the interior of the pressing airbag 24. The second one-way valve 23... The air inlet is connected to the inside of the pressing airbag 24. By continuously squeezing the pressing airbag 24, external air flows sequentially through the third one-way valve 25, the pressing airbag 24, the locking block 22, and the second one-way valve 23 into the inside of the annular airbag 3. This causes the air pressure inside the annular airbag 3 to continuously increase and expand. The annular airbag 3 provides buoyancy to the planting basket 2, so that the upper part of the planting basket 2 always floats on the water surface. The gas inside the annular airbag 3 can be released by the locking block 22 disengaging from the upper surface of the planting basket 2, thereby depressurizing and resetting the annular airbag 3.

[0035] Working principle: When in use, connect the air pump 11 to the power source, float several planting baskets 2 on the water surface of the planting tank 1, and each pair of planting baskets 2 are attracted to each other by the magnetic strip 8. By continuously squeezing and pressing the air bladder 24, the annular air bladder 3 expands, ensuring that the planting basket 2 and the aquatic plants inside the planting basket 2 can float on the water surface. During the growth of aquatic plants, the extension and retraction of the third one-way valve 25 provides lateral growth space for the aquatic plants in the two planting baskets 2, reducing the compression caused by the lateral growth of branches and leaves. The operation of the air pump 11 causes the continuously increasing air pressure inside the annular piston chamber 4 to drive the annular piston plate 5, straight rod 6 and protective ring 7 to move upward continuously, and the upward movement has a buffer, providing support for the longitudinal growth of aquatic plants. The device ensures the space utilization of the planting tank 1 while reducing the growth impact caused by the lateral compression of branches and leaves between two adjacent aquatic plants.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fixing device for planting aquatic plants, comprising a planting container (1) and a set of planting baskets (2) disposed inside the planting container (1), characterized in that, An annular airbag (3) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the planting basket (2). An annular piston plate (5) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the annular piston cavity (4) opened inside the planting basket (2). A set of telescopic rods (29) is embedded in the upper part of the outer surface of the planting basket (2). A magnet strip (8) is fixedly connected to the end of each telescopic rod (29) away from the planting basket (2). Every two planting baskets (2) are attracted to each other by the magnet strip (8). The outer surface of the limiting rubber ring (9) fixedly connected to the upper part of the inner wall of the planting basket (2) is also fixedly connected to the outer surface of the planting basket (2). The surface is clamped with a limiting sponge (10). A set of straight rods (6) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the annular piston plate (5) extends to the upper part of the planting cylinder (1). The upper end of each straight rod (6) is clamped to the outer surface of the protective ring (7) set on the upper part of the planting cylinder (1). The air outlet of the air pump (11) clamped to the outer surface of the planting cylinder (1) is connected to the air collection cylinder (12) fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the planting cylinder (1). The air collection cylinder (12) is connected to the interior of each annular piston cavity (4) through a set of rubber tubes (13).

2. The fixing device for planting aquatic plants according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rubber tube (13) is engaged with the middle of the bottom surface of the planting basket (2), and a first one-way valve (16) is provided at the connection between the rubber tube (13) and the annular piston cavity (4). The outlet end of the first one-way valve (16) is connected to the inside of the annular piston cavity (4), and the inlet end of the first one-way valve (16) is connected to the inside of the rubber tube (13).

3. A fixing device for planting aquatic plants according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the rubber tube (13) is fixedly connected to a first waterproof and breathable membrane (17), the air inlet end of the first one-way valve (16) is fixedly connected to a second waterproof and breathable membrane (18), and a counterweight ring (19) is snapped into the middle of the bottom surface of the planting basket (2).

4. The fixing device for planting aquatic plants according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the limiting sponge (10) is provided with an annular limiting groove (14) that is adapted to the limiting rubber ring (9). The outer surface of the limiting rubber ring (9) is engaged with the inner wall of the annular limiting groove (14). The upper surface of the limiting sponge (10) is provided with a through groove (15).

5. A fixing device for planting aquatic plants according to claim 1, characterized in that, The straight rod (6) is slidably connected to the top wall of the annular piston cavity (4). The lower part of the outer surface of the planting basket (2) is provided with a through hole (21) that communicates with the inside of the annular piston cavity (4). A rubber plug (20) is fitted into the inner wall of the through hole (21).

6. A fixing device for planting aquatic plants according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the planting basket (2) is fitted with a locking block (22) that communicates with the inside of the annular airbag (3). The inner wall of the locking block (22) is fixedly connected with a second one-way valve (23), and the air outlet of the second one-way valve (23) is connected to the inside of the annular airbag (3).

7. A fixing device for planting aquatic plants according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressing airbag (24) provided on the upper part of the planting cylinder (1) is connected to the inside of the locking block (22). The outer surface of the pressing airbag (24) is fixedly connected to a third one-way valve (25). The air inlet of the third one-way valve (25) is connected to the outside, and the air outlet of the third one-way valve (25) is connected to the inside of the pressing airbag (24). The air inlet of the second one-way valve (23) is connected to the inside of the pressing airbag (24).

8. A fixing device for planting aquatic plants according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet of the air pump (11) is fixedly connected to the air pipe (26). The lower end of the air pipe (26) is connected to the interior of the air collection cylinder (12). The retaining ring (27) on the outer surface of the air pipe (26) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the inner wall of the planting cylinder (1). Suction cups (28) are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom surface of the planting cylinder (1).

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