A lotus root planting machine and method

Abstract

This invention relates to the technical field of lotus root cultivation, and in particular to a lotus root cultivation machine and method, comprising a enclosure, a first-level permeable hole, lead screws, and wing nuts. The top of the outer wall of the enclosure is provided with multiple sets of first-level permeable holes. A set of lead screws is provided at each of the four corners of the bottom end of the enclosure, and each set of lead screws is threadedly connected to a set of wing nuts. The machine also includes a base plate assembly, a positioning assembly, and a floating assembly. The base plate assembly is detachably mounted at the bottom end of the enclosure with the cooperation of the lead screws and wing nuts. The enclosure and the base plate assembly constitute a cultivation box. Multiple sets of positioning assemblies are provided at the top of the base plate assembly for positioning and placing the lotus roots. A set of floating assemblies is provided at both the front and rear ends of the base plate assembly. In use, the enclosure and the base plate assembly are assembled to form the cultivation box. Afterwards, the soil in the cultivation box is washed, and the muddy water is drained. The cultivated lotus roots remain in the positioning assemblies, achieving rapid separation of the lotus roots from the soil.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of lotus root cultivation, and in particular to a lotus root cultivation machine and method. Background Technology

[0002] Lotus root is a popular vegetable with a wide planting area. It can be grown in suitable latitudes, with appropriate temperatures, abundant water resources, and fertile soil.

[0003] Because lotus roots require both soil and water to grow, they need fertile farmland. Harvesting them requires digging them out of the muddy fields. This means that planting lotus roots occupies a large amount of farmland, and harvesting them requires a lot of manpower, especially in winter when the temperature is low and the work is even more arduous. With the development of technology and materials, lotus root harvesters have been provided with better protection and their labor intensity has been reduced. However, due to traditional planting methods and techniques, as well as the special growing environment of lotus roots, the occupation of farmland and the labor intensity of lotus root harvesting cannot be fundamentally solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a lotus root planting machine and method.

[0005] This invention discloses a lotus root planting machine, comprising a enclosure, a primary water permeable hole, lead screws, and wing nuts. The top of the outer wall of the enclosure is provided with multiple sets of primary water permeable holes. A set of lead screws is provided at each of the four corners of the bottom end of the enclosure, and each set of lead screws is threadedly connected to a set of wing nuts. The machine also includes a base plate assembly, positioning components, and a floating assembly. The base plate assembly is detachably mounted at the bottom end of the enclosure with the cooperation of the lead screws and wing nuts. The enclosure and the base plate assembly constitute a cultivation box. Multiple sets of positioning components are provided at the top of the base plate assembly for positioning and placing the lotus roots. A set of floating components is provided at both the front and rear ends of the base plate assembly. In use, the enclosure and the base plate assembly are assembled to form the cultivation box, which is then placed in water. The cultivation box floats on the water surface with the assistance of the floating components. Each set of positioning components contains... A group of lotus roots to be cultivated were placed on each side. Nutrient-rich soil was then placed in the cultivation box and the lotus roots to be cultivated were covered. Workers walked in the water and pushed the cultivation box in the water. When the cultivation box was moved to the designated position, the workers operated the floating component to assist the buoyancy of the cultivation box and operated the bottom plate component to allow water to enter the cultivation box through the bottom plate component. As water entered the cultivation box, the cultivation box, the positioning component and the lotus roots to be cultivated sank into the water. At the same time, water entered the inner side of the cultivation box through multiple sets of No. 1 water permeable holes. After cultivation was completed, the workers operated the floating component to assist the buoyancy of the cultivation box and then raised the cultivation box. The soil in the cultivation box was then washed and the muddy water was drained. The cultivated lotus roots remained in the positioning component, realizing the rapid separation of lotus roots from soil.

[0006] Preferably, the base plate assembly includes a base plate body, a second water permeable hole, a chamber, a sealing plate, a light rod, a tie rod, a pull plate, a fixing frame, and a third water permeable hole. A set of round holes is provided at each of the four corners of the base plate body. Multiple sets of second water permeable holes are provided on the base plate body. A chamber is provided inside the base plate body, and a sealing plate is slidably installed in the chamber. Multiple sets of third water permeable holes are provided on the sealing plate. A light rod is fixedly installed in the chamber and slidably connected to the sealing plate. A set of fixing frames is provided at each of the left and right ends of the base plate body. A set of tie rods is provided at each of the left and right ends of the sealing plate, and both tie rods are slidably connected to the base plate body. A set of pull plates is provided at the ends of the two sets of tie rods that are furthest apart, and each set of pull plates is located inside a set of fixing frames. A lead screw at the bottom of the enclosure passes through the round hole and is threadedly connected to a wing nut, thus completing the connection between the enclosure and the base plate body. When the lotus root to be cultivated is placed into the positioning group... Before starting, the worker holds the first set of fixing frames and pulls the pull plate with their fingers, causing the first set of pull rods to move the sealing plate in the chamber. Under the guidance of the light bar, the sealing plate moves to the right in the chamber, causing the second and third water permeability holes to intersect, thus sealing the third water permeability hole with the sealing plate. Then, the incubator is placed on the water surface and floats with the help of the floating component. The worker pushes the incubator to the designated position, releases the floating component, holds the second set of fixing frames, and pulls the second set of pull plates with their fingers, causing the second set of pull rods to pull the sealing plate in the chamber, further aligning the third water permeability hole with the chamber. Water then enters the incubator through the aligned third and second water permeability holes, while the incubator is submerged underwater. The water and nutrient soil create the growth conditions for the lotus roots to be cultivated.

[0007] Preferably, the positioning component includes a fixed base, slots, a positioning frame, and insert rods. The fixed base is provided at the top of the base plate body, and multiple sets of slots are provided at the top of the fixed base. Multiple sets of insert rods are provided at the bottom of the positioning frame, and the insert rods are inserted into the slots. In use, the worker holds the positioning frame and inserts the insert rods into the slots respectively to complete the installation of the positioning frame. Then, the worker places the lotus root to be cultivated inside a set of positioning frames. The positioning frame maintains the distance between the two sets of lotus roots to be cultivated to avoid the lotus roots being too close together, which would affect their growth.

[0008] Preferably, the floating assembly includes a fixed plate, a square opening, a rotating roller, a rope, a float, a float ball, and a fixing rod. The fixed plate is mounted on the base plate, and the fixed plate has a square opening. The rotating roller is rotatably positioned within the square opening. The rope passes through the rotating roller in a U-shape, with the rotating roller inside the rope. One end of the rope is connected to the float, and the other end is connected to the float ball. A fixing rod is provided on the enclosure. When the incubator needs to be floated and moved, the operator pulls the float ball, causing the rope to move the float downwards with the help of the rotating roller. The rope is then wound around the fixing rod. The buoyancy of the two sets of floats affects the incubator. The incubator is floated with assistance. Once the incubator is moved to the designated position, the ropes are unwound from the fixed rod. Because the buoyancy of the float plate is greater than that of the buoyancy of the float ball, the float plate floats upward away from the fixed plate, while the float ball moves downward towards the fixed plate. Then, the No. 3 water permeable hole aligns with the No. 2 water permeable hole, allowing water to enter the incubator from the bottom. After the incubation is complete, the staff pulls the float ball to bring the float plate closer to the fixed plate. The ropes are then rewound around the fixed rod. When the staff pulls the incubator, the float plate provides upward assistance, reducing the workload of the staff.

[0009] Preferably, the enclosure also includes mounting bases and handles. A set of mounting bases is provided at each of the left and right ends of the enclosure, and a set of handles is installed on each set of mounting bases. Workers can hold the handles to move the incubator, thereby improving convenience.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes an internally threaded support leg, which is threadedly connected to the lead screw and has a wing nut inside the internally threaded support leg; the internally threaded support leg is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and the wing nut is inside the internally threaded support leg. The internally threaded support leg provides anti-slip support for the incubator while also waterproofing the lead screw and wing nut, thereby improving service life.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes corner protectors, with a set of corner protectors provided at each of the four corners of the outer side wall of the fence; the four sets of corner protectors work together to improve the structural strength of the fence and extend its service life.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a handle cover, on which the handle is fitted; the operator grips the handle with the handle cover to reduce the occurrence of slippage.

[0013] Preferably, the enclosure is equipped with reinforcing bars inside; the reinforcing bars improve the structural strength of the enclosure and extend its service life.

[0014] A method for cultivating lotus root, comprising the following steps:

[0015] Step 1: Construct an incubator with holes and an open top;

[0016] Step 2: Place the lotus roots to be planted in the incubation box. The number of lotus roots placed, the size of the incubation box, and the planting density and growth distribution of lotus roots in a normal paddy field should be consistent.

[0017] Step 3: Cover the lotus roots in the cultivation box with nutrient-rich soil. The amount of soil should not affect the growth of the lotus roots.

[0018] Step 4: Transfer the prepared lotus root cultivation box with soil to the water. The growth management of lotus root is the same as the ordinary lotus root cultivation management method. The cultivation box can be suspended by ropes or placed on the soil in the water, depending on the environment in which the equipment is placed in the water.

[0019] Step 5: When the lotus root is ready for harvest, wash the soil in the culture box with water. The whole lotus root will then separate from the soil and remain in the culture box, while the soil will flow away with the water through the holes in the culture box.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: In use, the enclosure and the base plate assembly are assembled to form a cultivation box. The cultivation box is placed in water and floats on the water surface with the help of the floating assembly. A group of lotus roots to be cultivated are placed inside each set of positioning components. Then, nutrient soil is placed in the cultivation box and the lotus roots to be cultivated are covered. The staff walks in the water to push the cultivation box in the water. When the cultivation box is moved to the designated position, the staff operates the floating assembly to assist the buoyancy of the cultivation box and operates the base plate assembly to allow water to enter the cultivation box through the base plate assembly. As water enters the cultivation box, the cultivation box, positioning components and lotus roots to be cultivated sink into the water. At the same time, water enters the inside of the cultivation box through multiple sets of No. 1 water permeable holes. After cultivation is completed, the staff operates the floating assembly to assist the buoyancy of the cultivation box. Then the staff raises the cultivation box and washes the soil in the cultivation box. After the mud and water are drained, the cultivated lotus roots remain in the positioning components, realizing the rapid separation of lotus roots and soil. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first isometric structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second isometric structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partially enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 It is an enlarged structural diagram of structures such as fencing and lead screws;

[0026] Figure 6 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the positioning frame and fixing base, etc.

[0027] Figure 7 This is an enlarged structural diagram of structures such as floats and buoys;

[0028] Figure 8 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the base plate and sealing plate, etc.

[0029] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified schematic diagram of part B in the middle section.

[0030] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 101, enclosure; 102, No. 1 water permeable hole; 103, lead screw; 104, wing nut; 105, internal thread support foot; 106, corner protector; 201, base plate body; 202, No. 2 water permeable hole; 203, chamber; 204, sealing plate; 205, light bar; 208, pull rod; 209, pull plate; 210, fixing frame; 211, No. 3 water permeable hole; 301, fixing seat; 302, slot; 303, positioning frame; 304, insertion rod; 401, fixing plate; 402, square opening; 403, rotating roller; 404, rope; 405, float plate; 406, float ball; 407, fixing rod; 501, mounting seat; 502, handle; 503, handle cover. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete. Example 1

[0032] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, a lotus root planting machine and method of the present invention includes a enclosure 101, a first permeable hole 102, a screw 103, and a wing nut 104. The top of the outer wall of the enclosure 101 is provided with multiple sets of first permeable holes 102. A set of screw 103 is provided at each of the four corners of the bottom end of the enclosure 101. Each set of screw 103 is threadedly connected to a set of wing nuts 104. The machine also includes a base plate assembly, a positioning assembly, and a floating assembly. The bottom end of the enclosure 101 is detachably provided with a base plate assembly in cooperation with the screw 103 and the wing nut 104. The enclosure 101 and the base plate assembly constitute a cultivation box. The top of the base plate assembly is provided with multiple sets of positioning assemblies for positioning and placing the lotus roots. A set of floating assemblies is provided at the front and rear ends of the base plate assembly.

[0033] The base plate assembly includes a base plate body 201, a second water permeable hole 202, a chamber 203, a sealing plate 204, a light bar 205, a pull rod 208, a pull plate 209, a fixing frame 210, and a third water permeable hole 211. A set of round holes is provided at each of the four corners of the base plate body 201. Multiple sets of second water permeable holes 202 are provided on the base plate body 201. A chamber 203 is provided inside the base plate body 201, and a sealing plate 204 is slidably and sealingly disposed within the chamber 203. The sealing plate 204 is provided with... There are multiple sets of No. 3 water permeable holes 211. A light bar 205 is fixedly installed in the chamber 203. The light bar 205 is slidably connected to the sealing plate 204. A set of fixing brackets 210 are respectively installed at the left and right ends of the bottom plate body 201. A set of pull rods 208 are respectively installed at the left and right ends of the sealing plate 204. The pull rods 208 are slidably connected to the bottom plate body 201. A set of pull plates 209 are respectively installed at the ends of the two sets of pull rods 208 that are far apart. Each set of pull plates 209 is located inside a set of fixing brackets 210.

[0034] The positioning assembly includes a fixed base 301, a slot 302, a positioning frame 303, and a plug rod 304. The fixed base 301 is provided at the top of the base plate body 201. The fixed base 301 is provided at the top of the fixed base 301. Multiple sets of slots 302 are provided at the top of the fixed base 301. Multiple sets of plug rods 304 are provided at the bottom of the positioning frame 303. The plug rods 304 are inserted into the slots 302.

[0035] The floating assembly includes a fixed plate 401, a square opening 402, a rotating roller 403, a rope 404, a float 405, a buoy 406, and a fixing rod 407. The fixed plate 401 is installed on the base plate body 201. The fixed plate 401 is provided with a square opening 402. The rotating roller 403 is rotatably disposed in the square opening 402. The rope 404 passes through the rotating roller 403 in a U-shape. The rotating roller 403 is inside the rope 404. One end of the rope 404 is connected to the float 405, and the other end of the rope 404 is connected to the buoy 406. The fixing rod 407 is provided on the enclosure 101.

[0036] It also includes mounting bases 501 and handles 502. A set of mounting bases 501 is provided at each of the left and right ends of the enclosure 101, and a set of handles 502 is installed on each set of mounting bases 501.

[0037] It also includes an internally threaded support leg 105, which is threadedly connected to the lead screw 103 and has a wing nut 104 inside the internally threaded support leg 105;

[0038] It also includes corner guards 106, with a set of corner guards 106 respectively provided at the four corners of the outer side wall of the enclosure 101;

[0039] It also includes a handle cover 503, which is fitted onto the handle 502;

[0040] The enclosure 101 is equipped with reinforcing bars inside.

[0041] In this embodiment, the lead screw 103 at the bottom of the enclosure 101 passes through the round hole and is threadedly connected to the wing nut 104, thereby completing the connection between the enclosure 101 and the base plate body 201. The worker holds the first set of fixing frames 210 and pulls the pull plate 209 with his fingers, thereby moving the first set of pull rods 208 in the chamber 203 to move the sealing plate 204. Under the guidance of the light rod 205, the sealing plate 204 moves to the right in the chamber 203, thereby causing the second water permeable hole 202 to cross with the third water permeable hole 211, thereby sealing the third water permeable hole 211 with the sealing plate 204. The worker holds the positioning frame 303 and inserts the insertion rods 304 into the slots 302 respectively, thereby completing the installation of the positioning frame 303. Then, the worker puts the lotus root to be cultivated into the inside of a set of positioning frames 303. When the incubator needs to be floated and moved, the worker moves the float... The ball 406 pulls, causing the rope 404 to move the float 405 downwards with the help of the rotating roller 403. Then the rope 404 is wrapped around the fixed rod 407. The buoyancy of the two sets of floats 405 assists in floating the incubator. When the incubator moves to the designated position, the rope 404 is unwound from the fixed rod 407. Since the buoyancy of the float 405 is greater than that of the ball 406, the float 405 floats upwards away from the fixed plate 401, and the ball 406 moves downwards towards the fixed plate 401. Then the third water permeable hole 211 coincides with the second water permeable hole 202, so that water enters the incubator from the bottom. After the incubation is completed, the staff pulls the ball 406, causing the float 405 to move closer to the fixed plate 401. The rope 404 is rewound around the fixed rod 407. When the staff pulls the incubator, the float 405 provides upward assistance to the incubator. Example 2

[0042] The present invention provides a lotus root planting machine and method, comprising the following steps:

[0043] Step 1: Construct an incubator with holes and an open top;

[0044] Step 2: Place the lotus roots to be planted in the incubation box. The number of lotus roots placed, the size of the incubation box, and the planting density and growth distribution of lotus roots in a normal paddy field should be consistent.

[0045] Step 3: Cover the lotus roots in the cultivation box with nutrient-rich soil. The amount of soil should not affect the growth of the lotus roots.

[0046] Step 4: Transfer the prepared lotus root cultivation box with soil to the water. The growth management of lotus root is the same as the ordinary lotus root cultivation management method. The cultivation box can be suspended by ropes or placed on the soil in the water, depending on the environment in which the equipment is placed in the water.

[0047] Step 5: When the lotus root is ready for harvest, wash the soil in the culture box with water. The whole lotus root will then separate from the soil and remain in the culture box, while the soil will flow away with the water through the holes in the culture box.

[0048] The main functions achieved by this invention are:

[0049] 1. When the No. 3 permeable hole 211 intersects with the No. 2 permeable hole 202, the bottom plate body 201 and the enclosure 101 form an incubator, and the incubator itself has a certain buoyancy in the water;

[0050] 2. Pull the sealing plate 204, and the third water permeable hole 211 will overlap with the second water permeable hole 202. Water will enter the incubator through the second water permeable hole 202 and the third water permeable hole 211, and the incubator will be submerged in water.

[0051] 3. The incubator is provided with buoyancy assistance via the float plate 405;

[0052] 4. When rinsing off the soil, the cultivated lotus roots remain in the incubator, achieving rapid separation between the two.

[0053] The lotus root planting machinery and method of the present invention uses common mechanical methods for installation, connection or setting, and can be implemented as long as it can achieve its beneficial effect. The lead screw 103 of the lotus root planting machinery and method of the present invention is purchased from the market. Technical personnel in the industry only need to install and operate it according to the accompanying instruction manual, without requiring creative labor from technical personnel in the field.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lotus root planting machine, comprising a fence (101), a first-level water permeable hole (102), a lead screw (103), and a wing nut (104), wherein the top of the outer wall of the fence (101) is provided with multiple sets of first-level water permeable holes (102), and a set of lead screws (103) is respectively provided at the four corners of the bottom end of the fence (101), and each set of lead screws (103) is threadedly connected to a set of wing nuts (104), characterized in that, It also includes a base plate assembly, a positioning assembly and a floating assembly. The bottom end of the enclosure (101) is detachably provided with a base plate assembly in cooperation with a screw (103) and a wing nut (104). The enclosure (101) and the base plate assembly constitute a culture box. The top of the base plate assembly is provided with multiple sets of positioning assemblies. The positioning assemblies are used to position and place the lotus root. The front and rear ends of the base plate assembly are respectively provided with a set of floating assemblies. The base plate assembly includes a base plate body (201), a second water-permeable hole (202), a chamber (203), a sealing plate (204), a light bar (205), a pull rod (208), a pull plate (209), a fixing frame (210), and a third water-permeable hole (211). A set of round holes is provided at each of the four corners of the base plate body (201). Multiple sets of second-order water-permeable holes (202) are provided on the base plate body (201). A chamber (203) is provided inside the base plate body (201), and a sealing plate (204) is slidably and sealed within the chamber (203). The sealing plate (204) has... Multiple sets of No. 3 permeable holes (211) are provided. A light bar (205) is fixedly installed in the chamber (203). The light bar (205) is slidably connected to the sealing plate (204). A set of fixing brackets (210) is provided at the left and right ends of the base plate body (201). A set of pull rods (208) is provided at the left and right ends of the sealing plate (204). The pull rods (208) are slidably connected to the base plate body (201). A set of pull plates (209) is provided at the ends of the two sets of pull rods (208) that are far apart. Each set of pull plates (209) is located inside a set of fixing brackets (210).

2. The lotus root planting machinery as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning component includes a fixed base (301), a slot (302), a positioning frame (303), and a plug (304). The fixed base (301) is provided at the top of the base plate body (201). The fixed base (301) is provided at the top of the fixed base (301) with multiple sets of slots (302). The positioning frame (303) is provided at the bottom with multiple sets of plugs (304). The plugs (304) are inserted into the slots (302).

3. The lotus root planting machinery as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The floating assembly includes a fixed plate (401), a square opening (402), a rotating roller (403), a rope (404), a float (405), a buoy (406), and a fixing rod (407). The fixed plate (401) is installed on the base plate body (201). The fixed plate (401) is provided with a square opening (402). The rotating roller (403) is rotatably disposed in the square opening (402). The rope (404) passes through the rotating roller (403) in a U-shape. The rotating roller (403) is inside the rope (404). One end of the rope (404) is connected to the float (405), and the other end of the rope (404) is connected to the buoy (406). The fixing rod (407) is provided on the enclosure (101).

4. The lotus root planting machinery as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes mounting bases (501) and handles (502). A set of mounting bases (501) is provided at each of the left and right ends of the enclosure (101), and a set of handles (502) is installed on each set of mounting bases (501).

5. The lotus root planting machinery as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an internal threaded foot (105), which is threadedly connected to the lead screw (103) and a wing nut (104) is located inside the internal threaded foot (105).

6. The lotus root planting machinery as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes corner protectors (106), with a set of corner protectors (106) provided at the four corners of the outer side wall of the enclosure (101).

7. The lotus root planting machinery as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a handle cover (503), which is fitted onto the handle (502).

8. The lotus root planting machinery as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosure (101) is equipped with reinforcing bars inside.

9. A method for cultivating lotus roots, characterized in that, Using the lotus root planting machinery as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 includes the following steps: Step 1: Construct an incubator with holes and an open top; Step 2: Place the lotus roots to be planted in the incubation box. The number of lotus roots placed, the size of the incubation box, and the planting density and growth distribution of lotus roots in a normal paddy field should be consistent. Step 3: Cover the lotus roots in the cultivation box with nutrient-rich soil. The amount of soil should not affect the growth of the lotus roots. Step 4: Transfer the prepared lotus root cultivation box with soil to the water. The growth management of lotus root is the same as the ordinary lotus root cultivation management method. The cultivation box is either suspended by ropes or placed statically on the soil in the water, depending on the environment in which the equipment is placed. Step 5: When the lotus root is ready for harvest, wash the soil in the culture box with water. The whole lotus root will then separate from the soil and remain in the culture box, while the soil will flow away with the water through the holes in the culture box.

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