Transmission type seed vigor pretreatment system and method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of seed pretreatment equipment, and provides a transmission type seed vigor pretreatment system and method. The transmission type seed vigor pretreatment system comprises a mounting table, a controller, a purification device, an arrangement device, a germination accelerating device and a transfer device, the purification device, the arrangement device, the germination accelerating device and the transfer device are arranged on the mounting table, the arrangement device comprises a seed placing disc and a conveying assembly, the seed placing disc is rotatably connected to the mounting table and provided with a containing groove, and the conveying assembly is arranged between the purification device and the seed placing disc; the purified seeds are conveyed to the accommodating tank; the transferring device is used for clamping the seed placing disc and transferring the seed placing disc to the germination accelerating device; the purification device, the arrangement device, the transfer device and the germination accelerating device are electrically connected with the controller. According to the invention, automatic operation of seed pretreatment can be realized, manpower and material resources are saved, seed pollution is avoided, later seed germination is facilitated, and abnormal detection of various indexes of seeds is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of seed pre-treatment equipment, and in particular to a transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system and method. Background Art

[0002] In agricultural scientific research and breeding work, laboratory seed sowing plays a vital role as a basic and key research link in analyzing seed physical and chemical indicators, seedling growth conditions, seedling stress conditions, and seed and seedling gene expression research.

[0003] On the one hand, breeders produce a large number of seeds of different varieties and generations during their annual breeding cycle. These seeds undergo laboratory germination experiments to comprehensively assess key seed indicators such as germination rate, germination potential, and seedling vigor, providing a scientific basis for breeding decisions. At the same time, germplasm resource banks also regularly conduct viability tests on stored seeds to ensure the genetic integrity and usability of the germplasm resources.

[0004] On the other hand, theoretical research in cutting-edge fields such as plant physiology, plant molecular biology, transgenic technology, and gene editing relies heavily on systematic studies starting with seed sowing in the laboratory. By precisely controlling sowing conditions, researchers can delve into scientific questions such as the physiological changes, molecular mechanisms, and gene expression regulation during seed germination and seedling growth, driving theoretical innovation and technological advancement in related fields.

[0005] However, current laboratory seed sowing methods still have significant limitations. Traditionally, this process relies on researchers sowing seeds directly by hand or with the aid of simple tools such as tweezers. This method is not only inefficient, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, but also highly susceptible to seed contamination. During the sowing process, seeds may come into contact with microorganisms from the operator's hands, dust from the environment, or other contaminants, which can affect normal germination, leading to germination failure or abnormal test indicators, compromising the accuracy and reliability of research results. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention provides a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system and method, which is used to solve the problems in the prior art that researchers directly sow seeds with their bare hands or use simple tools such as tweezers to operate, which is inefficient, consumes a lot of time and manpower, and is very likely to cause seed contamination, affect seed germination, and cause seed germination failure or abnormal detection indicators.

[0007] The present invention provides a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system, comprising: a mounting platform; a purification device, which is arranged on the mounting platform and is used to purify seeds; an arranging device, which is arranged on the mounting platform and comprises a seed-swinging disk and a transmission component, wherein the seed-swinging disk is rotatably connected to the mounting platform, the seed-swinging disk is provided with a receiving groove, and the transmission component is arranged between the purification device and the seed-swinging disk to transmit the purified seeds to the receiving groove; a germination device and a transfer device, both of which are arranged on the mounting platform, and the transfer device is used to clamp the seed-swinging disk and move the seed-swinging disk to the germination device; a controller, and the purification device, the arranging device, the transfer device and the germination device are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0008] According to a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by the present invention, the transmission component includes a driving wheel, a driven wheel, a conveyor belt, a first driving member and a plurality of seed holders, the conveyor belt is arranged between the driving wheel and the driven wheel, and the plurality of seed holders are arranged at intervals along the transmission direction of the conveyor belt, and the seed holders are used to accommodate seeds; the conveyor belt is used to move the seed holders to the bottom of the outlet of the purification device to receive the seeds, and move the seed holders to the top of the accommodating tank to release the seeds into the accommodating tank; the first driving member is connected to the driving wheel, and the first driving member is electrically connected to the controller.

[0009] According to the transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system provided by the present invention, the end of the conveyor belt close to the seed swinging plate is higher than the end of the conveyor belt close to the purification device.

[0010] According to a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by the present invention, the arrangement device also includes a second driving member, which is connected to the seed swinging disk to drive the seed swinging disk to rotate around its own axis so that the receiving groove is placed directly below the output end of the conveyor belt, and the second driving member is electrically connected to the controller.

[0011] According to a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by the present invention, it also includes a transition piece, the purification device includes a disinfection pool, the disinfection pool includes a pool body and a bottom plate, the inlet end of the transition piece is connected to the outlet of the pool body, and the outlet end of the transition piece is arranged toward the input end of the transmission component; the bottom plate can be movably connected between the outlet of the pool body and the inlet end of the transition piece to control the connection and disconnection between the pool body and the transition piece.

[0012] According to a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by the present invention, the purification device also includes a third driving member, which is connected to the bottom plate and drives the bottom plate to seal or open the outlet of the pool body; the third driving member is electrically connected to the controller.

[0013] According to a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by the present invention, the purification device further includes a vibration module, the vibration module is disposed on the bottom plate, and the vibration module is electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] According to a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by the present invention, the purification device further includes a wind dryer, the air outlet of the wind dryer is arranged toward the disinfection pool, and the wind dryer is electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] According to a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by the present invention, the purification device also includes a waste liquid collecting part, a drainage pipe and a switch valve. The waste liquid collecting part is arranged on the mounting platform, and the disinfection pool is connected to the waste liquid collecting part through the drainage pipe; the switch valve is arranged in the drainage pipe, and the switch valve is electrically connected to the controller.

[0016] The present invention also provides a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment method, which is based on the transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system as described in any one of the above items, including: controlling the purification device to purify the seeds; controlling the third driving member to drive the bottom plate to operate to open the outlet of the purification device; controlling the first driving member and the second driving member to operate in coordination so that the seed holder is located below the outlet of the purification device to receive the seeds, and the seed holder is located above the receiving tank to release the seeds; when the receiving tanks all contain purified seeds, or the seeds in the purification device all fall into the receiving tanks, controlling the transfer device to clamp the seed tray and move the seed tray to the germination device.

[0017] The transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system and method provided by the present invention controls the purification device through a controller to disinfect and dry the seeds to achieve purification; after purification, the seeds in the purification device are controlled to fall into the transmission component, and by controlling the operation of the transmission component and controlling the seed swing disk to rotate around its own axis, the purified seeds on the transmission component fall into the receiving grooves on the seed swing disk; after all the receiving grooves on the seed swing disk are filled with seeds, or after all the seeds in the purification device fall into the receiving grooves on the seed swing disk, the controller controls the transfer device to clamp the seed swing disk containing seeds, and transfer the seed swing disk to the germination device for germination; the present invention realizes the automated operation of seed pretreatment through the coordinated operation of various modules, which saves manpower and material resources compared to manual operation, avoids seed contamination, is conducive to seed germination in the later stage, reduces the failure rate of seed germination, and avoids abnormal detection of various seed indicators. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction is given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic flow chart of the transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment method provided by the present invention.

[0021] Reference numerals: 10. Purification device; 11. Disinfection tank; 111. Tank body; 112. Bottom plate; 12. Third driving member; 13. Fan; 14. Waste liquid collection member; 15. Drain pipe; 16. On / off valve; 20. Arrangement device; 21. Seed tray; 211. Accommodation tank; 22. Conveyor assembly; 221. Driving wheel; 222. Driven wheel; 223. Conveyor belt; 224. Seed tray; 225. First drive member; 23. Second drive member; 30. Transition piece; 40. Transfer device; 50. Germination device; 60. Controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; and direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature identified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0026] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0027] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those skilled in the art will appreciate the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0028] The following combination Figure 1-Figure 2 The transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system and method of the present invention are described.

[0029] refer to Figure 1The transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes: a mounting platform, a purification device 10, an arranging device 20, a germination device 50, a transfer device 40 and a controller 60. The purification device 10 is arranged on the mounting platform and is used to purify the seeds. The arranging device 20 is arranged on the mounting platform and includes a seed tray 21 and a transmission component 22. The seed tray 21 is rotatably connected to the mounting platform, and the seed tray 21 is provided with a receiving groove 211. The transmission component 22 is arranged between the purification device 10 and the seed tray 21 to transfer the purified seeds to the receiving groove 211. The germination device 50 and the transfer device 40 are both arranged on the mounting platform. The transfer device 40 is used to clamp the seed tray 21 and move the seed tray 21 to the germination device 50. The purification device 10, the arranging device 20, the transfer device 40 and the germination device 50 are all electrically connected to the controller 60.

[0030] The mounting platform is the load-bearing structure of the entire system, used to fix and support other components. The purification device 10 can be mounted on the mounting platform via a bracket and is used to sterilize, disinfect, and dry the seeds. In one embodiment, the purification device 10 comprises a disinfection tank 11 and a dryer, the dryer comprising a pneumatic dryer. The disinfection tank 11 is used to sterilize and disinfect the seeds. The sterilized seeds are then dried in the dryer to remove microorganisms and moisture from the seed surface, thereby purifying the seeds.

[0031] The arrangement device 20 is arranged on the mounting platform near the purification device 10. The arrangement device 20 includes a seed-swinging plate 21, and the seed-swinging plate 21 is rotatably connected to the mounting platform, that is, the seed-swinging plate 21 can rotate around its own axis. In one embodiment, the seed-swinging plate 21 is fixedly connected to a connecting member, and the connecting member is rotatably connected to the mounting platform. Optionally, the seed-swinging plate 21 can be driven to rotate manually, or it can be driven to rotate by a driving member. The seed-swinging plate 21 is provided with a receiving groove 211 for receiving seeds. The number of the receiving grooves 211 is set according to the size of the seed-swinging plate 21 and the size of the receiving grooves 211. There is no specific limitation on the arrangement of the receiving grooves 211, and they can be arranged evenly.

[0032] The arrangement device 20 also includes a conveyor assembly 22, which is used to achieve seed transmission. Specifically, the conveyor assembly 22 is located between the purification device 10 and the seed tray 21. The conveyor assembly 22 has an input end and an output end. The input end of the conveyor assembly 22 is located below the outlet of the purification device 10, and the output end of the conveyor assembly 22 is located above the receiving slot 211. The conveyor assembly 22 operates along the transmission direction, transferring the seeds at the input end to the output end and then dropping them into the receiving slot 211 on the seed tray 21. It should be noted that the seed tray 21 operates in conjunction with the operation of the conveyor assembly 22. That is, when the receiving slot 211 below the conveyor assembly 22 contains purified seeds, the seed tray 21 is driven to rotate so that the receiving slot 211 is placed directly below the output end of the conveyor assembly 22 until all the receiving slots 211 on the seed tray 21 contain seeds, or all the seeds in the purification device 10 fall into the corresponding receiving slots 211. It should be noted that when all the receiving slots 211 on the seed tray 21 contain seeds, the transmission component 22 can be controlled to suspend operation to ensure that all seeds fall into the receiving slots 211. When all the seeds in the purification device 10 fall into the corresponding receiving slots 211, the operation of the transmission component 22 can also be suspended to save energy and protect the environment.

[0033] The germination device 50 and the transfer device 40 are both provided on the mounting platform. The transfer device 40 is provided between the seed tray 21 and the germination device 50. After the receiving grooves 211 on the seed tray 21 are filled with purified seeds, or after the seeds purified in the purification device 10 fall into the seed tray 21, the transfer device 40 clamps the seed tray 21 and transfers the seed tray 21 to the germination device 50 for germination. In one embodiment, the transfer device 40 is a robot. Specifically, the robot includes a base, a first robotic arm, a second robotic arm, and a clamping member. The first robotic arm is connected to the base, the second robotic arm is connected to the first robotic arm via a universal shaft, and the clamping member is connected to the second robotic arm via a universal shaft. The clamping member is used to clamp the seed tray 21. The controller 60 can control the opening and closing of the clamping member to achieve clamping.

[0034] During the actual processing process, the purification device 10 includes a disinfection tank 11 and a cleaning module. After disinfection in the disinfection tank 11, the controller 60 controls the cleaning module to clean the seeds and remove the disinfectant from the seed surface. The purification device 10 then controls the disinfected seeds to dry and remove moisture. The controller 60 controls the purified seeds in the purification device 10 to drop into the input end of the conveyor assembly 22. The controller 60 controls the conveyor assembly 22 to move in the conveying direction and simultaneously drives the seed tray 21 to rotate, positioning the receiving slots 211 directly below the output end of the conveyor assembly 22. This allows the seeds on the conveyor assembly 22 to drop into the receiving slots 211. Once all receiving slots 211 on the seed tray 21 are filled with seeds, or after all seeds in the purification device 10 have fallen into the receiving slots 211 on the seed tray 21, the controller 60 controls the transfer device 40 to clamp the seed tray 21 and transfer it to the germination device 50 for germination.

[0035] The transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system provided by the embodiment of the present invention controls the purification device 10 to disinfect and dry the seeds to achieve purification through the controller 60; after purification, the seeds in the purification device 10 are controlled to fall into the transmission component 22, and the operation of the transmission component 22 and the rotation of the seed tray 21 around its own axis are controlled, so that the purified seeds on the transmission component 22 fall into the receiving grooves 211 on the seed tray 21; after all the receiving grooves 211 on the seed tray 21 contain seeds, or after all the seeds in the purification device 10 fall into the receiving grooves 211 on the seed tray 21, the controller 60 controls the transfer device 40 to clamp the seed tray 21 containing seeds, and transfer the seed tray 21 to the germination device 50 for germination; the present invention realizes the automated operation of seed pretreatment through the coordinated operation of various modules, which saves manpower and material resources compared to manual operation, avoids seed contamination, is conducive to seed germination in the later stage, reduces the failure rate of seed germination, and avoids abnormal detection of various seed indicators.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, the conveyor assembly 22 includes a driving wheel 221, a driven wheel 222, a conveyor belt 223, a first driving member 225, and a plurality of seed holders 224. The conveyor belt 223 is disposed between the driving wheel 221 and the driven wheel 222. The plurality of seed holders 224 are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 223. The seed holders 224 are used to hold seeds. The size of the seed holders 224 is not specifically limited, as long as they can accommodate seeds. The conveyor belt 223 is used to move the seed holders 224 below the outlet of the purification device 10 to receive the seeds, and to move the seed holders 224 above the receiving tank 211 to release the seeds into the receiving tank 211. The first driving member 225 is connected to the driving wheel 221 and drives the driving wheel 221 to rotate, thereby moving the conveyor belt 223 along the conveying direction. The first driving member 225 can be an electric motor, a pneumatic device, or other drive method. The specific drive method is determined according to system requirements to ensure stable and continuous operation of the conveyor belt 223. The first drive member 225 is electrically connected to the controller 60. The controller 60 can control the operating state of the first drive member 225 as needed to adjust the speed and direction of the conveyor belt 223. The controller 60 can also work in conjunction with other components of the conveyor assembly 22 to automatically adjust system operations and ensure an efficient and stable production process.

[0037] In one embodiment, the seed holder 224 includes a seed plate having a groove thereon for accommodating the seeds. It should be noted that the size of the groove is set according to the size of the seeds to prevent the seeds from escaping the groove during the movement of the conveyor belt 223. When the seed holder 224 moves above the receiving groove 211, the opening of the groove faces downward, and the seeds in the groove escaping and falling into the receiving groove 211 below. In another embodiment, the seed holder 224 may be a beaker fixed to the conveyor belt 223. When the beaker is transferred to the receiving groove 211 above, the opening of the beaker faces downward, and the seeds in the beaker escaping and falling into the receiving groove 211 below. It should be noted that the number of seeds in each seed holder 224 is adjusted according to actual needs and can be one or more. The number of seeds in each seed holder 224 is the same as the number of seeds in each receiving groove 211 in the seed tray 21.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present invention, the seed holder 223 is transferred to the outlet of the purification device 10 through the conveyor belt 223 to receive the seeds. As the conveyor belt 223 moves, the seed holder 224 moves to the top of the receiving groove 211 to release the seeds in the seed holder 224 into the receiving groove 211, thereby arranging the purified seeds in a certain order on the seed tray 21. The whole process does not require manual operation and is more convenient and quick.

[0039] It should be noted that when the seed holder 224 of the conveyor belt 223 is located directly above the receiving groove 211, the first driving member 225 is controlled to suspend operation so that the seeds in the seed holder 224 accurately fall into the receiving groove 211. After the seeds in the seed holder 224 fall into the receiving groove 211, the seed swinging disc 21 is driven to rotate so that the receiving groove 211 is located directly below the output end of the conveyor belt 223.

[0040] In one embodiment, the end of the conveyor belt 223 close to the seed tray 21 is higher than the end of the conveyor belt 223 close to the purification device 10. Figure 1 As shown, the seeds in the seed holder 224 are along Figure 1 The black arrow in the middle falls into the receiving groove 211 below. This arrangement can increase the distance between the seed holder 224 on the conveyor belt 223 and the receiving groove 211, thereby improving the accuracy of the seeds falling smoothly from the conveyor belt 223 into the receiving groove 211, avoiding the seeds from deviating from the target receiving groove 211 due to insufficient drop or angle problems, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of seed placement.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, the arrangement device 20 further includes a second drive member 23, which is connected to the seed tray 21 and drives the seed tray 21 to rotate about its own axis, thereby adjusting the position of the receiving slot 211 on the seed tray 21 so that the receiving slot 211 is located directly below the output end of the conveyor belt 223, thereby ensuring stable and accurate seed delivery. The second drive member 23 is electrically connected to the controller 60, and the controller 60 adjusts the operation of the first drive member 225 and the second drive member 23 according to actual conditions; for example, the controller 60 can intelligently adjust the coordinated operation of the two drives based on the operating speed of the conveyor belt 223 and the type or quantity of seeds, thereby achieving efficient operation of the entire arrangement device 20 and ensuring accurate seed delivery, arrangement, and delivery.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, the transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system also includes a transition piece 30, the purification device 10 includes a disinfection tank 11, the disinfection tank 11 includes a tank body 111 and a bottom plate 112, the inlet end of the transition piece 30 is connected to the outlet of the tank body 111, and the outlet end of the transition piece 30 is arranged toward the input end of the transmission component 22; the bottom plate 112 can be movably connected between the outlet of the tank body 111 and the inlet of the transition piece 30 to control the connection and disconnection between the tank body 111 and the transition piece 30.

[0043] The purification device 10 includes a disinfection tank 11, which contains a certain number of seeds and a disinfectant, such as a chemical disinfectant with a certain concentration, such as sodium hypochlorite or ethanol, to disinfect the seeds in the disinfection tank 11. In order to achieve comprehensive disinfection, a vibration module is set in the disinfection tank 11 to achieve comprehensive disinfection of the seeds through vibration. After disinfection is completed, the disinfectant is discharged, and sterile water is input into the disinfection tank 11 to clean the disinfected seeds and remove the disinfectant remaining on the seed surface. At this time, the vibration module can also be controlled to start for more thorough cleaning. After cleaning is completed, the sterile water is discharged. In order to completely remove the disinfectant on the seed surface, cleaning can be repeated, such as cleaning 3 times, 4 times, 6 times, etc. After cleaning is completed, the seeds are dried by a wind dryer and then transported to the seed tray 21 for placement.

[0044] In some embodiments, the disinfection tank 11 is connected to the seed tray 21 through a transition piece 30, the inlet end of the transition piece 30 is connected to the outlet of the disinfection tank 11, and the outlet end of the transition piece 30 is connected to the input end of the transmission component 22. Figure 1 As shown. The transition piece 30 can be a slide. In some embodiments, the transition piece 30 is a conical barrel, the cross-sectional area of ​​which gradually decreases from the inlet end to the outlet end of the barrel, which can increase the transmission speed. The size of the inlet end of the barrel matches the outlet size of the disinfection tank 11. In some embodiments, the conical barrel can be an offset conical barrel, which is set according to the position between the disinfection tank 11 and the arrangement device 20.

[0045] In some embodiments, the disinfection tank 11 includes a tank body 111 and a bottom plate 112. The top of the tank body 111 is provided with an inlet for conveniently placing seeds, disinfectant, and sterile water into the tank body 111. The bottom of the tank body 111 is provided with an outlet. The inlet end of the transition piece 30 is connected to the outlet of the tank body 111, and the outlet end of the transition piece 30 is connected to the input end of the conveyor belt 223. Furthermore, the bottom plate 112 is movably disposed between the outlet of the tank body 111 and the inlet end of the transition piece 30. During the disinfection and cleaning process, the bottom plate 112 separates the tank body 111 and the transition piece 30, preventing the disinfectant or sterile water and seeds in the disinfection tank 11 from entering the conveyor assembly 22. After purification is completed, the bottom plate 112 is moved manually or by the controller 60 to connect the tank body 111 and the transition piece 30, which helps the purified seeds quickly enter the conveyor assembly 22.

[0046] In some embodiments, an adjustment member is provided between the outlet of the transition piece 30 and the input end of the conveyor assembly 22. The adjustment member is used to control the opening of the outlet of the transition piece 30 to adjust the flow rate of seeds in the transition piece 30 entering the conveyor assembly 22, thereby preventing a large number of seeds from falling into the conveyor assembly 22 at the same time. In some embodiments, the adjustment member is connected to a controller 60, which adjusts the opening of the adjustment member based on actual conditions to control the number of seeds that fall into each seed holder 224 on the conveyor belt 223.

[0047] In some embodiments, the purification device 10 further includes a third driver 12 connected to the base plate 112, which drives the base plate 112 to seal or open the outlet of the tank body 111. The third driver 12 is electrically connected to a controller 60, which is configured to control the operation of the third driver 12. Optionally, after the seeds are purified, the controller 60 can control the third driver 12 to drive the base plate 112 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, causing the base plate 112 to move away from or between the outlet of the disinfection tank 11 and the inlet of the transition piece 30, thereby connecting or disconnecting the two. After the seeds are purified, the controller 60 can also control the third driver 12 to drive the base plate 112 to move linearly, causing the base plate 112 to move away from or between the outlet of the disinfection tank 11 and the inlet of the transition piece 30, thereby connecting or disconnecting the two. Furthermore, the opening of the outlet of the disinfection tank 11 can be adjusted by controlling the movement parameters of the base plate 112, thereby adjusting the flow rate of seeds falling into the conveyor assembly 22.

[0048] Furthermore, a vibration module is provided on the bottom plate 112 and is connected to the controller 60. During the disinfection or cleaning process, the controller 60 controls the operation of the vibrator to make the disinfection and cleaning more thorough. In one embodiment, the vibration module is an ultrasonic vibration.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, the purification device 10 also includes a waste liquid collecting component 14, a drain pipe 15 and a switch valve 16. The waste liquid collecting component 14 is provided on a mounting platform and can be located below the disinfection tank 11. The disinfection tank 11 is connected to the waste liquid collecting component 14 through the drain pipe 15. Specifically, the inlet of the drain pipe 15 is connected to the disinfection tank 11, and the outlet of the drain pipe 15 is connected to the waste liquid collecting component 14. The switch valve 16 is provided in the drain pipe 15. The switch valve 16 is electrically connected to the controller 60. The controller 60 is used to control the connection and disconnection of the drain pipe 15 and the waste liquid collecting component 14 to control the discharge of the disinfectant and sterile water in the disinfection tank 11.

[0050] During actual operation, after disinfection is completed, the controller 60 controls the switch valve 16 to open, connecting the disinfection tank 11 with the waste liquid collection member 14, and allowing the disinfectant to drain into the waste liquid collection member 14. After draining, the controller 60 controls the switch valve 16 to close, disconnecting the disinfection tank 11 from the waste liquid collection member 14, and washing the seeds. After the seeds are washed with sterile water, the controller 60 controls the switch valve 16 to open, connecting the disinfection tank 11 with the waste liquid collection member 14, and allowing the sterile water to drain into the waste liquid collection member 14. After draining, the controller 60 controls the switch valve 16 to close. The waste liquid collection member 14 includes a waste liquid collection bottle. The switch valve 16 includes a solenoid valve.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, a first input piece and a second input piece are provided on the top of the disinfection tank 11 , and the disinfectant is input into the disinfection tank 11 through the first input piece; and sterile water is input into the disinfection tank 11 through the second input piece.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, the location of the inlet of the drain pipe 15 connecting to the disinfection tank 11 is not limited; a pumping element may be provided to facilitate drainage. In some embodiments, the drain pipe 15 is connected to the bottom of the disinfection tank 11 to facilitate rapid outflow of the disinfectant and sterile water within the disinfection tank 11. It should be noted that if the drain pipe 15 is disposed on the bottom plate 112, movement of the bottom plate 112 will not affect the drain pipe 15.

[0053] In some embodiments, the bottom plate 112 is tilted between the outlet of the tank body 111 and the transition piece 30 , and the drain pipe 15 is set at the lowest point of the bottom plate 112 to facilitate the discharge of the disinfectant and sterile water in the disinfection tank 11 .

[0054] It should be noted that a filter is provided at the inlet of the drainage pipe 15 to prevent the seeds in the disinfection tank 11 from being discharged through the drainage pipe 15 .

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, the purification device 10 also includes a wind dryer, the air outlet of the wind dryer is set toward the disinfection pool 11, and the wind dryer is electrically connected to the controller 60. After the seeds are disinfected and cleaned, the controller 60 controls the wind dryer to start and dry the seeds.

[0056] In one embodiment, the wind dryer is a temperature-controlled fan 13, and the controller 60 can control the operation of the fan 13 to dry the seeds and further sterilize them. For example, the temperature of the fan 13 is controlled to be 68-70°C and the operation time is 10-20 seconds.

[0057] Based on the transmission type seed vitality pre-treatment system in any of the above embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment method, including: step 100, controlling the purification device to purify the seeds; step 200, controlling the third driving member to drive the bottom plate to operate to open the outlet of the purification device; the input end of the conveyor belt is connected to the outlet of the purification device; controlling the first driving member and the second driving member to operate in coordination so that the seed holder is located below the outlet of the purification device to receive the seeds, and the seed holder is located above the receiving slot to release the seeds; step 300, when the receiving slots all contain purified seeds, or the seeds in the purification device all fall into the receiving slots, controlling the transfer device to clamp the seed tray and move the seed tray to the germination device.

[0058] The following uses corn seeds as an example to introduce the transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment method provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] A certain number of corn seeds are placed in a disinfection tank filled with a disinfectant, such as a 2% sodium hypochlorite solution. The seeds are disinfected in the tank for 10-20 minutes. To enhance disinfection effectiveness, a controller controls the vibration module to vibrate, using, for example, ultrasonic technology, to fully disinfect the corn seeds. After disinfection is complete, the controller controls the on-off valve in the drainage pipe to open, allowing the disinfectant in the disinfection tank to drain through the pipe into a waste collection unit. Once drainage is complete, the controller controls the on-off valve to close, disconnecting the disinfection tank from the waste collection unit. Sterile water is introduced into the disinfection tank to clean the corn seeds in the tank and remove the disinfectant from their surfaces. To enhance cleaning effectiveness, the controller controls the vibration module to vibrate, using, for example, ultrasonic technology, to remove the disinfectant from the corn seeds' surfaces. This vibration cleaning process lasts for 1-2 minutes to prevent bacterial or fungal contamination of the seeds during germination. After cleaning, the controller controls the on-off valve in the drainage pipe to open, allowing the sterile water in the disinfection tank to drain through the pipe into a waste collection unit. Once drainage is complete, the controller controls the on-off valve to close, disconnecting the disinfection tank from the waste collection unit. The above cleaning action can be repeated multiple times, such as 3 times, to completely remove the disinfectant remaining on the surface of the corn seeds. After cleaning is completed, the controller controls the wind dryer to dry the cleaned corn seeds. In one embodiment, the wind dryer is a temperature-controllable fan, and the controller controls the temperature of the fan to 68-70°C. The fan blows air into the disinfection pool for 10-20 seconds to achieve rapid drying. Re-disinfection can be achieved during the drying process. The embodiment of the present invention disinfects, sterilizes and dries corn seeds through automated operations, which can save manpower and material resources and time compared to traditional manual methods, and the seed surface is disinfected more thoroughly.

[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, corn seeds are sterilized, cleaned, and dried by a purification device to become purified corn seeds. A controller controls a third drive member to drive a bottom plate to move linearly or rotate, so that the outlet of the disinfection tank is connected to the inlet end of a transition member, that is, the seed holder on the conveyor belt is located below the outlet of the purification device, and the seeds in the disinfection tank are transferred to the seed holder along the transition member under the action of gravity; the controller controls a first drive member to drive the transmission belt to move along the transmission direction, and under the action of the first drive member, the seed holder containing the purified seeds moves to the top of the receiving slot; synchronously, the controller controls a second drive member to drive a seed swinging disc to rotate, so that the receiving slot is located below the conveyor belt; as the conveyor belt moves, the seed holder flips, and the seeds in the seed holder fall into the receiving slot directly below; it should be noted that when the seed holder moves to the top of the receiving slot and is in a flipped state, the controller controls the conveyor belt to stop moving until the seeds in the seed holder accurately fall into the receiving slot. This cycle, through the coordinated operation of the first and second drive members, can ensure that the seed tray's receiving slots are fully filled with purified seeds, or that all seeds in the disinfection tank fall into the receiving slots. Furthermore, the controller controls the transfer device to clamp the seed tray and transfer it to the germination device for germination. It should be noted that the operating conditions within the germination device can be set according to actual needs. For example, the incubation temperature within the germination device can be set to 23-25°C, which is conducive to corn seed germination.

[0061] The present invention performs pre-treatment on seeds through automation, which is beneficial to saving manpower and material resources, saving time, facilitating the germination and growth of seeds in the later stage, facilitating the rapid statistics of germination rate, facilitating the rapid analysis of seed vitality, and facilitating the detection of physiological and biochemical indicators compared with traditional manual operations.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system, characterized in that: include: Mounting table; A purification device, provided on the mounting platform, for purifying the seeds; An arranging device is provided on the mounting platform, comprising a seed swinging plate and a conveying assembly, wherein the seed swinging plate is rotatably connected to the mounting platform, the seed swinging plate is provided with a receiving groove, and the conveying assembly is provided between the purification device and the seed swinging plate to convey the purified seeds to the receiving groove; A germination accelerating device and a transfer device are both provided on the mounting platform, and the transfer device is used to clamp the seed-swinging tray and move the seed-swinging tray to the germination accelerating device; A controller is provided, wherein the purification device, the arrangement device, the transfer device and the germination device are all electrically connected to the controller.

2. The transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly includes a driving wheel, a driven wheel, a conveyor belt, a first driving member, and a plurality of seed holders. The conveyor belt is sleeved between the driving wheel and the driven wheel. The plurality of seed holders are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt. The seed holders are used to accommodate seeds. The conveyor belt is used to transfer the seed holders to the bottom of the outlet of the purification device to receive the seeds, and to transfer the seed holders to the top of the accommodating tank to release the seeds into the accommodating tank. The first driving member is connected to the driving wheel, and the first driving member is electrically connected to the controller.

3. The transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system according to claim 2, characterized in that: An end of the conveyor belt close to the seed-swinging plate is higher than an end of the conveyor belt close to the purification device.

4. The transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The arrangement device also includes a second driving member, which is connected to the seed swinging disk and drives the seed swinging disk to rotate around its own axis so that the accommodating groove is placed directly below the output end of the conveyor belt. The second driving member is electrically connected to the controller.

5. The transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a transition piece, the purification device includes a disinfection pool, the disinfection pool includes a pool body and a bottom plate, the inlet end of the transition piece is connected to the outlet of the pool body, and the outlet end of the transition piece is arranged toward the input end of the transmission component; the bottom plate can be movably connected between the outlet of the pool body and the inlet end of the transition piece to control the connection and disconnection between the pool body and the transition piece.

6. The transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The purification device further includes a third driving member, which is connected to the bottom plate and drives the bottom plate to seal or open the outlet of the cell body; the third driving member is electrically connected to the controller.

7. The transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The purification device further includes a vibration module, which is disposed on the bottom plate and is electrically connected to the controller.

8. The transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The purification device further comprises a wind dryer, the air outlet of the wind dryer is arranged toward the disinfection pool, and the wind dryer is electrically connected to the controller.

9. The transmission-type seed vitality pre-treatment system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The purification device also includes a waste liquid collecting component, a drain pipe and a switch valve. The waste liquid collecting component is arranged on the mounting platform, and the disinfection pool is connected to the waste liquid collecting component through the drain pipe; the switch valve is arranged in the drain pipe, and the switch valve is electrically connected to the controller.

10. A transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment method, based on the transmission-type seed vitality pretreatment system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: include: controlling the purification device to purify the seeds; controlling the third driving member to drive the bottom plate to operate so as to open the outlet of the purification device; controlling the first driving member and the second driving member to operate in coordination so that the seed holder is located below the outlet of the purification device to receive the seeds, and the seed holder is located above the receiving slot to release the seeds; When the receiving tanks all contain purified seeds, or when the seeds in the purification device all fall into the receiving tanks, the transfer device is controlled to clamp the seed-swinging plate and move the seed-swinging plate to the germination device.

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