Rainwater collecting device for slope medicinal material planting in hilly and barren areas and automatic irrigation system

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of forestry industry, and discloses a hilly barren area slope medicinal material planting rainwater collection device and an automatic irrigation system.The hilly barren area slope medicinal material planting rainwater collection device comprises a soil body, a collection mechanism is arranged on the inner wall of the soil body, a drainage mechanism is arranged at the top of the soil body, and a heat conduction mechanism is installed at the top of the drainage mechanism; a heat conduction mechanism is arranged on the inner wall of the soil body, an adaptation mechanism is arranged on one side of the heat conduction mechanism, the collection mechanism comprises a second collection box, the outer portion of the second collection box is installed on the inner wall of the soil body, a first collection box is installed on the inner wall of the soil body, and container covers are installed on the tops of the second collection box and the first collection box. By collecting and utilizing natural rainwater, the problems of little rainwater in dry seasons, lack of mountain water sources, difficulty in water resource transportation and difficulty in water sprinkling and water retention are solved, the system can utilize the collected natural rainwater to implement an automatic irrigation function, and sufficient water at the roots of traditional Chinese medicinal materials is ensured to ensure production of the traditional Chinese medicinal materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of forestry industry, and in particular to a rainwater collection device and an automatic irrigation system for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas. Background Art

[0002] Hilly, infertile areas often suffer from poor soil quality and poor water retention. However, through appropriate seed selection and ecological planting techniques, a drought- and barren-resistant medicinal herb industry can be developed, achieving both ecological and economic benefits. Suitable varieties include Scutellaria baicalensis, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Astragalus membranaceus, Lonicera japonica, and Forsythia suspensa. These herbs are highly adaptable and well-suited to growing on infertile slopes. Soil and water conservation measures should be implemented during planting, such as terraces, fish-scale pits, or contour planting to reduce soil erosion, and straw mulching or mulching should be used to retain moisture. Furthermore, the application of organic fertilizers should be increased to improve soil fertility. Appropriate close planting and intercropping patterns (such as intercropping forests with medicinal herbs) can optimize resource utilization and enhance land productivity.

[0003] Traditionally hilly and infertile regions have developed unique rainwater harvesting systems for medicinal herb cultivation on slopes. These systems primarily consist of three typical structures: terraces, fish-scale pits, and horizontal ditches. Terraces, constructed by building stepped plots along contour lines, effectively slow runoff and achieve cascaded infiltration. Fish-scale pits employ an array of semicircular pits to intercept slope runoff and promote localized water storage. Horizontal ditches, with their contoured grooves, store rainwater and, combined with mulch, reduce evaporation. The core principles of these structures are: first, reducing rainwater velocity and soil erosion through topographical modification; second, utilizing micro-topography to store rainwater and increase soil infiltration; and finally, utilizing rainwater locally to directly supply the medicinal herbs. In operation, these structures work together: the terraces control large-scale runoff, while the fish-scale pits and horizontal ditches manage localized water flows, forming a complete rainwater harvesting network. The advantages of this system include: complete reliance on natural rainfall, requiring no additional energy; simple construction and low maintenance; and the ability to both conserve water and soil while promoting crop growth. This traditional wisdom fully embodies the concept of ecological agriculture that adapts to local conditions. It still provides a reliable water guarantee solution for the cultivation of medicinal herbs on slopes and has important ecological and economic value.

[0004] Traditional natural precipitation collection is inconvenient to use and requires the use of water pumps to extract water for irrigation purposes, which increases energy consumption and costs and reduces the sustainability of the system. This method's dependence on auxiliary irrigation weakens the autonomy and economy of traditional rainwater collection systems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a rainwater collection device and automatic irrigation system for medicinal herb planting on slopes in hilly and barren areas, which solves the problem that traditional rainwater needs to be pumped out by a water pump to achieve the purpose of irrigation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a rainwater collection device for medicinal herb planting on slopes in hilly and barren areas, comprising a soil body, a collection mechanism provided on the inner wall of the soil body, a drainage mechanism provided on the top of the soil body, a heat conduction mechanism installed on the top of the drainage mechanism, and an adaptation mechanism provided on one side of the heat conduction mechanism; The collecting mechanism includes a second collecting box, the outside of which is installed on the inner wall of the soil body, the inner wall of the soil body is installed with a first collecting box, the tops of the second collecting box and the first collecting box are both installed with container covers, the tops of the container covers are provided with non-woven root-proof cloth, the tops of the non-woven root-proof cloth are provided with gravel pavement, the tops of the gravel pavement are provided with non-woven cloth, the tops of the non-woven cloth are provided with planting soil, a connecting and conveying mechanism is installed on the top of the container cover, and a drain pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the second collecting box and the first collecting box.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting and conveying mechanism includes two water pipes, the bottoms of the two water pipes are respectively threadedly connected to the tops of the second collecting box and the first collecting box, a funnel is fixedly connected to the top of the water pipe, and the inner wall of the funnel is provided with filtering gravel.

[0008] Preferably, the drainage mechanism includes an inclined block, the bottom of the inclined block is arranged on the top of the soil body, the top of the soil body is provided with a cone slope 1, the top of the soil body is provided with a cone slope 2, and the top of the cone slope 2 is provided with a plastic film.

[0009] Preferably, the heat conduction mechanism includes multiple support plates, the bottom of the support plate is fixedly connected to a positioning cone, the outside of the positioning cone is arranged on the inner wall of the cone slope 2, the bottom of the support plate is installed with a heat conduction plate, the bottom of the heat conduction plate is installed on the top of the container cover, and the top of the support plate is fixedly connected to a support rod.

[0010] Preferably, the adaptation mechanism includes a mounting plate, one side of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the support rod, one side of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to two shell sleeves, the inner wall of the shell sleeve is slidably connected to a sliding block, one side of the sliding block is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, and the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the support sleeve.

[0011] Preferably, a spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding block.

[0012] Preferably, a medicinal material body is provided on the top of the soil body, and adjacent sides of the two support sleeves are in contact with the exterior of the medicinal material body.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the support plate contacts the top of the plastic film, and the outside of the positioning cone passes through the outside of the plastic film.

[0014] Preferably, one side of the connecting rod is slidably connected to one side of the shell, and a plurality of holes are provided on the outside of the container cover.

[0015] An automatic irrigation system, comprising: a rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas, wherein the rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas is any of the above-mentioned rainwater collection devices for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas. The present invention provides a rainwater collection device and automatic irrigation system for medicinal herb planting on slopes in hilly and barren areas. It has the following beneficial effects: 1. The present invention is simple to set up, easy to construct and operate, and has long-term effectiveness, a long service life, and a long-lasting working principle. By collecting and utilizing natural rainwater, it solves the problem of watering and water conservation due to less rain in the dry season, lack of water sources in the mountains, and difficulty in transporting water resources. In addition, the system can use the collected natural rainwater to implement automatic irrigation function, ensuring that the roots of Chinese medicinal materials are sufficiently hydrated to ensure the growth of Chinese medicinal materials.

[0016] 2. The present invention adopts a unique elastic adjustment mechanism, which can automatically adjust the clamping force according to the growth thickness of the medicinal material stems. Through the deformation energy storage characteristics of the elastic element, the support component always maintains moderate contact with the plant, providing sufficient support while avoiding growth constraint. The linkage-designed anchoring structure will automatically deepen the fixing depth as the plant grows, forming a progressive stabilization effect. This dynamic support method is particularly suitable for the complex environment of hilly slopes, and can effectively resist the invasion of strong winds and rainstorms, reduce the plant lodging rate, and avoid mechanical damage to the plant caused by traditional fixed brackets, thereby significantly improving the quality of finished medicinal materials.

[0017] 3. The present invention uses the principle of mechanical self-regulation and can achieve automatic adaptation without external energy. Its core mechanism is driven by the natural force generated by plant growth to complete the autonomous adjustment of support strength, which not only simplifies management operations but also avoids electricity or manpower consumption. The system is constructed with environmentally friendly materials, and the installation process causes minimal damage to the soil structure of the slope, and all components are reusable. This design breaks through the limitation of traditional supports that require frequent manual adjustments, and realizes truly ecological intelligent management. While ensuring the support effect, it greatly reduces the planting cost and provides technical support for sustainable development of slope medicinal material planting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the heat conducting plate structure of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support sleeve structure of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the shell structure of the present invention; Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the drain pipe structure of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second collection box of the present invention.

[0019] Among them, 1. Soil body; 2. Collection mechanism; 21. Second collection box; 22. First collection box; 23. Container cover; 24. Non-woven root-proof cloth; 25. Gravel paving; 26. Non-woven fabric; 27. Paving and planting soil; 28. Connecting and conveying mechanism; 281. Water diversion pipe; 282. Funnel; 283. Filter gravel; 29. ​​Drain pipe; 3. Drainage mechanism; 31. Inclined block; 32. Cone slope one; 33. Cone slope two; 34. Plastic film; 4. Heat conduction mechanism; 41. Support plate; 42. Positioning cone; 43. Heat conduction plate; 44. Support rod; 5. Adaptation mechanism; 51. Mounting plate; 52. Shell; 53. Spring; 54. Sliding block; 55. Connecting rod; 56. Support sleeve; 6. Medicinal material body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the present specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] Please see the attached Figure 1 -Attached Figure 8 An embodiment of the present invention provides a rainwater collection device and automatic irrigation system for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas, comprising a soil body 1, a collection mechanism 2 being provided on the inner wall of the soil body 1, a drainage mechanism 3 being provided on the top of the soil body 1, a heat conduction mechanism 4 being installed on the top of the drainage mechanism 3, and an adaptation mechanism 5 being provided on one side of the heat conduction mechanism 4.

[0022] The system achieves rainwater collection and automatic irrigation by preparing the land along the contour lines of the mountain, burying water storage containers, a first collection box 22 and a second collection box 21, effectively solving the problem of water shortage on the slopes of hilly and barren areas and reducing the input of artificial irrigation.

[0023] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 The collecting mechanism 2 includes a second collecting box 21, the outside of the second collecting box 21 is installed on the inner wall of the soil body 1, the inner wall of the soil body 1 is installed with a first collecting box 22, the top of the second collecting box 21 and the first collecting box 22 are both installed with a container cover 23, the top of the container cover 23 is provided with a non-woven root-proof cloth 24, the top of the non-woven root-proof cloth 24 is provided with a gravel pavement 25, the top of the gravel pavement 25 is provided with a non-woven fabric 26, the top of the non-woven fabric 26 is provided with a paving and planting soil 27, the top of the container cover 23 is installed with a connecting and conveying mechanism 28, and the second collecting box 21 and one side of the first collecting box 22 are fixedly connected with a drain pipe 29; The collecting mechanism 2 collects excess rainwater in the soil into the first collecting box 22 and the second collecting box 21 through the holes in the container cover 23 when there is abundant rainwater. In drought, the capillary action of the non-woven fabric 26 and the gravel pavement 25 is used to slowly release water for absorption by the medicinal materials, thereby ensuring moisture balance and preventing root rot.

[0024] The connecting and conveying mechanism 28 includes two water pipes 281, the bottoms of which are threadedly connected to the tops of the second and first collection boxes 21 and 22, respectively. A funnel 282 is fixedly connected to the top of the water pipes 281. The inner wall of the funnel 282 is provided with filtering gravel 283. During rain, rainwater passes through the funnel 282, where the filtering gravel 283 removes sediment and impurities. It then enters the water pipes 281 and is then conveyed to the first and second collection boxes 22 and 21, preventing pipe blockage and ensuring clean water quality.

[0025] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The drainage mechanism 3 includes an inclined block 31, the bottom of which is positioned on top of the soil body 1. Conical slope 1 32 and conical slope 2 33 are also positioned on top of the soil body 1. A plastic film 34 is positioned on top of conical slope 2 33. The drainage mechanism 3 efficiently directs rainwater from the slope surface to the funnel 282 through the inclined block 31, conical slope 1 32, and conical slope 2 33. The plastic film 34 covers the slope, providing insulation and moisture retention, and assists rainwater flow toward the funnel 282, reducing surface evaporation losses.

[0026] The heat conduction mechanism 4 comprises a plurality of support plates 41, the bottom of the support plate 41 is fixedly connected with a positioning cone 42, the outer part of the positioning cone 42 is arranged on the inner wall of the second cone slope 33, the bottom of the support plate 41 is provided with a heat conduction plate 43, and the bottom of the heat conduction plate 43 is arranged on the top of the container cover 23. The top of the support plate 41 is fixedly connected with a support rod 44, the bottom of the support plate 41 is in contact with the top of the plastic film 34, the outer part of the positioning cone 42 penetrates the outer part of the plastic film 34, in high-temperature weather, the heat conduction plate 43 accelerates heat transfer, utilizes the evaporation principle of underground soil layer temperature difference, automatically irrigates the medicinal materials in the collecting box, the first collecting box 22 and the second collecting box 21 through capillary action, and meanwhile the positioning cone 42 is inserted into the second cone slope 33 to fix the plastic film 34, so that the overall wind resistance stability is improved.

[0027] Reference Figures 4 to 6 The adaptive mechanism 5 comprises a mounting plate 51, one side of the mounting plate 51 is fixedly connected with one side of the support rod 44, one side of the mounting plate 51 is fixedly connected with two shell sleeves 52, the inner wall of the shell sleeve 52 is slidably connected with a sliding block 54, one side of the sliding block 54 is fixedly connected with a connecting rod 55. The other end of the connecting rod 55 is fixedly connected with a support sleeve 56, the inner wall of the shell sleeve 52 is fixedly connected with a spring 53, and the other end of the spring 53 is fixedly connected with one side of the sliding block 54. The top of the soil body 1 is provided with a medicinal material body 6, the proximal side of the two support sleeves 56 is in contact with the outer part of the medicinal material body 6, one side of the connecting rod 55 is slidably connected with one side of the shell sleeve 52, and the outer part of the container cover 23 is provided with a plurality of holes.

[0028] The adaptive mechanism 5 automatically adapts the support sleeve 56 to the thickness change of the medicinal material body 6 through the spring 53, so that stable support is provided, and the spring 53 is squeezed to generate elastic potential energy in the medicinal material growth process. The mounting plate 51 is pushed to make the positioning cone 42 more deeply inserted into the second cone slope 33, so that the fixing effect is enhanced, the holes of the container cover 23 balance the air permeability and moisture retention, and excessive evaporation is avoided.

[0029] An automatic irrigation system, comprising: a hilly and barren area slope medicinal material planting rainwater collecting device, the hilly and barren area slope medicinal material planting rainwater collecting device is any one of the hilly and barren area slope medicinal material planting rainwater collecting device.

[0030] Working principle: The inclined block 31, cone slope 1 32, and cone slope 2 33 together form a slope diversion system. The slope design is optimized according to the local rainfall intensity and soil permeability to ensure that rainwater can quickly collect in the funnel 282, reducing surface runoff losses. The slope structure of cone slope 2 33 can also prevent rainwater from eroding the planting soil 27, protecting the roots of medicinal materials. The filter gravel 283 in the funnel 282 uses a gravel layer with a particle size of 5-10mm, which can not only effectively intercept impurities such as mud, sand, and dead leaves, prevent the water pipe 281 from being blocked, but also ensure that rainwater quickly infiltrates. The thickness of the gravel layer can be adjusted according to the local rainfall sand content to ensure that it is not easily silted up during long-term use. It enters the first collection box 22 and the second collection box 21 through the water pipe 281 and is collected. After the collection is completed, the support plate 41 is installed, and the positioning cone 42 is inserted into the second cone slope 33 to limit the position of the plastic film 34. At this time, the position of the support sleeve 56 is adjusted to contact the medicinal material body 6, so as to provide support for the medicinal material body 6, so that the medicinal material body 6 can be more stable during the growth process. The connecting rod 55 slides on one side of the shell 52 to push the spring 53, so that the spring 53 is deformed to generate elastic potential energy, so that the position of the support sleeve 56 moves, so that the support sleeve 56 can clamp and fix medicinal material bodies 6 of different thicknesses. When the spring 53 is squeezed, it also pushes the installation plate 51, so that the support rod 44 is pushed, so that the support plate 41 drives the positioning cone 42 to be inserted deeper into the second cone slope 33, which can improve stability. The heat conducting plate 43 is made of aluminum alloy or copper, which has a high thermal conductivity and can quickly absorb surface heat and conduct it to the container cover 23 area. During high temperatures during the day, the water in the first collection box 22 and the second collection box 21 is evaporated by the heat. The water vapor penetrates upward through the holes in the container cover 23 and is transported to the planting soil 27 through the capillary action of the non-woven fabric 26 and the gravel pavement 25 for absorption by the medicinal materials. Through the cycle mode of water storage in the rainy season and self-irrigation in the dry season, the frequency of artificial irrigation is reduced, which is particularly suitable for hilly areas with scarce water resources. Maintenance only requires regular cleaning of the filtering gravel 283 of the funnel 282 and checking the unobstructed flow of the drain pipe 29. The management cost is extremely low. In addition, when there is abundant rain, rainwater in the soil is collected into the second collection box 21 and the first collection box 22 through the holes in the container cover 23. In droughts with little rain and water, the capillary action of evaporation at this location provides water for absorption and utilization. The non-woven root barrier 24 prevents medicinal plant roots from penetrating the container lid 23, thereby preventing them from clogging holes or damaging the first and second collection boxes 22, 21. The non-woven fabric 26 enhances the capillary action between the gravel pavement 25 and the planting soil 27, ensuring even water flow and preventing localized drought. A drain pipe 29 connects the multiple first and second collection boxes 22, 21, balancing the water level and preventing overflow from a single box. It also directs excess water to a lower reservoir for backup during the rainy season.

[0031] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rainwater collection device for medicinal herb planting on slopes in hilly and barren areas, comprising a soil body (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the soil body (1) is provided with a collecting mechanism (2), the top of the soil body (1) is provided with a drainage mechanism (3), the top of the drainage mechanism (3) is installed with a heat conduction mechanism (4), and one side of the heat conduction mechanism (4) is provided with an adaptation mechanism (5); The collecting mechanism (2) comprises a second collecting box (21), the exterior of the second collecting box (21) is mounted on the inner wall of the soil body (1), the inner wall of the soil body (1) is mounted with a first collecting box (22), the tops of the second collecting box (21) and the first collecting box (22) are both mounted with a container cover (23), the top of the container cover (23) is provided with a non-woven anti-root cloth (24), the top of the non-woven anti-root cloth (24) is provided with a gravel pavement (25), the top of the gravel pavement (25) is provided with a non-woven fabric (26), the top of the non-woven fabric (26) is provided with paving soil (27), the top of the container cover (23) is mounted with a connecting conveying mechanism (28), and one side of the second collecting box (21) and the first collecting box (22) are fixedly connected with a drain pipe (29).

2. The rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The connecting and conveying mechanism (28) comprises two water diversion pipes (281), the bottoms of the two water diversion pipes (281) being threadedly connected to the tops of the second collecting box (21) and the first collecting box (22), respectively; a funnel (282) is fixedly connected to the top of the water diversion pipe (281), and filtering gravel (283) is provided on the inner wall of the funnel (282).

3. The rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The drainage mechanism (3) comprises an inclined block (31), the bottom of the inclined block (31) is arranged on the top of the soil body (1), a cone slope 1 (32) is arranged on the top of the soil body (1), a cone slope 2 (33) is arranged on the top of the soil body (1), and a plastic film (34) is arranged on the top of the cone slope 2 (33).

4. The rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The heat conduction mechanism (4) includes a plurality of support plates (41), the bottom of each support plate (41) is fixedly connected to a positioning cone (42), the outside of each positioning cone (42) is arranged on the inner wall of the second cone slope (33), a heat conduction plate (43) is installed at the bottom of each support plate (41), the bottom of each heat conduction plate (43) is installed on the top of the container cover (23), and a support rod (44) is fixedly connected to the top of each support plate (41).

5. The rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The adaption mechanism (5) comprises a mounting plate (51), one side of the mounting plate (51) is fixedly connected to one side of the support rod (44), one side of the mounting plate (51) is fixedly connected to two shells (52), the inner wall of the shell (52) is slidably connected to a sliding block (54), one side of the sliding block (54) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (55), and the other end of the connecting rod (55) is fixedly connected to a support sleeve (56).

6. The rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas according to claim 5 is characterized in that: A spring (53) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell (52), and the other end of the spring (53) is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding block (54).

7. The rainwater collection device for medicinal herb planting on slopes in hilly and barren areas according to claim 5 is characterized in that: A medicinal material body (6) is provided on the top of the soil body (1), and adjacent sides of the two support sleeves (56) are in contact with the outside of the medicinal material body (6).

8. The rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The bottom of the support plate (41) contacts the top of the plastic film (34), and the outside of the positioning cone (42) passes through the outside of the plastic film (34).

9. The rainwater collection device for medicinal herb planting on slopes in hilly and barren areas according to claim 5 is characterized in that: One side of the connecting rod (55) is slidably connected to one side of the shell (52), and a plurality of holes are provided on the outside of the container cover (23).

10. An automatic irrigation system comprising: A rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas, characterized in that the rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas is the rainwater collection device for planting medicinal herbs on slopes in hilly and barren areas described in any one of claims 1-9.

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