A user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation device and method

The automatic irrigation and drainage system of the box-type glutinous yam cultivation device has solved the problem of inaccurate soil moisture management during the growth of glutinous yam, thereby improving the quality and yield of yam growth.

CN120982328BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03INST OF AGRI ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCES YUNNAN ACAD OF AGRI SCI +1
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2025-10-10
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies make it difficult to provide precise irrigation based on the soil moisture requirements of glutinous yam at different growth stages, resulting in inaccurate water management and an inability to respond promptly to changes in soil moisture, which affects the growth quality and yield of yam.

Method used

A box-type glutinous yam cultivation device was designed, which includes a rotating water pipe, a flow control valve, an irrigation component, a partition plate, and a drainage component. The soil moisture content is detected by a gravity spring, and irrigation and drainage are automatically controlled. Combined with an air supply component, a suitable soil environment is provided.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic irrigation and drainage based on the growth stage of glutinous yam, reducing manual operation, improving the accuracy of water management and the growth quality of yam, and increasing harvesting efficiency.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of yam cultivation technology, specifically to a user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation device and method. It includes a box shell and multiple cultivation boxes for cultivating glutinous yams. Each cultivation box has a fixed support plate for supporting soil. It also includes a rotating water pipe positioned above the box shell to supply fluid to the cultivation boxes. Multiple flow-blocking valves are located on one side of the rotating water pipe to control fluid flow. Each cultivation box contains an irrigation component that controls the opening and closing of the flow-blocking valves based on the soil moisture content. A partition plate is also included. Positioning plates for mounting the partition plates are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the cultivation boxes. The partition plates isolate the soil and provide support. A drainage component inside the cultivation box adjusts its drainage efficiency based on the position of the partition plates. The irrigation component reflects the soil moisture content, providing a basis for subsequent irrigation operations.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of yam cultivation technology, specifically to a user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Glutinous yam, a nutritious and uniquely flavored agricultural product, enjoys high market demand and value. Field cultivation of glutinous yam requires large areas of flat land. Furthermore, due to its specific requirements for soil environment and spatial layout during growth, a wide row spacing and large plant spacing are typically employed, resulting in a limited number of glutinous yam plants per unit area and underutilization of land resources. With the continuous advancement and development of facility agriculture technology, new ideas and methods have been provided to address the problems of traditional glutinous yam cultivation. Facility agriculture, by constructing artificial environments, can effectively regulate environmental factors such as light, temperature, humidity, water, and nutrients required for crop growth, creating more suitable conditions for crop growth, thereby improving crop yield and quality and reducing the impact of environmental factors.

[0003] For example, patent document CN222128861U relates to the field of yam cultivation technology, specifically to an easy-to-harvest yam cultivation device. This device includes a cultivation unit body, a climbing frame slidably connected to the top of the outer side of the cultivation unit body, and a cultivation box slidably connected inside the cultivation unit body. A light-transmitting adjustment door is hinged to the front of the cultivation unit body at a position corresponding to the cultivation box. The climbing frame is used for climbing the yam at different growth stages. The light-transmitting adjustment door is used to adjust the light intensity of the yam inside the cultivation box. This cultivation device allows the height of the connecting sleeve to be controlled by a knob, thereby adjusting the light transmittance of the light-transmitting adjustment door to meet the different light transmittance requirements of the yam. The height of the climbing frame can also be adjusted by a lifting cylinder, which in turn moves the climbing column. Compared with existing easy-to-harvest yam cultivation devices, this patent document improves the overall practicality of the easy-to-harvest yam cultivation device through its design.

[0004] While the aforementioned existing technologies can, to some extent, meet the different light intensity requirements of yam by adjusting the light transmittance of the light-regulating gate, their shortcomings become increasingly apparent in actual planting applications. Glutinous yam has extremely stringent and dynamically changing requirements for soil moisture conditions during its growth. During its germination period, it needs a relatively moist but not waterlogged soil environment to promote seed germination and initial root development; in the seedling stage, suitable moisture ensures robust seedling growth and enhances its resistance to adverse environments; and during the tuber enlargement stage, a sufficient and stable water supply directly determines the size, quality, and yield of the tubers. However, existing technologies lack effective soil moisture monitoring and precision irrigation mechanisms, making it difficult to accurately irrigate according to the real-time soil moisture requirements of yam at different growth stages. In terms of water management, soil moisture is often judged based on manual experience, which is not only inaccurate but also unable to respond promptly to changes in soil moisture. Therefore, this application proposes a user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation device and method. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation device and method to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation device, comprising a box shell and multiple cultivation boxes for cultivating glutinous yam, wherein each cultivation box is fixedly connected to a tray for supporting soil, and further comprising:

[0007] A rotating water pipe is installed on the top of the box shell to deliver fluid to multiple cultivation boxes. Multiple flow control valves are installed on one side of the rotating water pipe to control the flow of fluid. Each of the cultivation boxes is equipped with an irrigation component that controls the opening and closing of the flow control valves according to the soil moisture content inside.

[0008] The cultivation box has a partition plate, and a positioning plate for installing the partition plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cultivation box. The partition plate is used to isolate the soil and form a support. The cultivation box is equipped with a drainage component that adjusts its drainage efficiency according to the position of the partition plate.

[0009] The pre-embedded pieces are evenly arranged on both sides of the partition plate and embedded inside the cultivation box. The positioning plate has a soil loosening component that adjusts the position of multiple pre-embedded pieces, and the pre-embedded pieces are equipped with a gas conveying component that allows external gas to be transported into the soil.

[0010] Preferably, the irrigation assembly includes a connection port disposed inside the cultivation box, the rotating water pipe is internally connected to multiple drain pipes for supporting the flow control valve, and one end of the drain pipe is fixedly connected to multiple nozzles for irrigation, the flow control valve is internally slidably connected to a valve body, and the valve body has a water inlet adapted to the drain pipe, the connection port can abut against the valve body, multiple ventilation strips are fixedly connected inside the box shell, the outer surface of the cultivation box is fixedly connected to a breathable side sleeve adapted to the ventilation strips, and the top of the ventilation strip is fixedly connected to a gravity spring for supporting the cultivation box.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the valve body is provided with a drain port, and the two sides of the valve body are provided with liquid inlets communicating with the drain port. The top of the flow-blocking valve is fixedly connected with a liquid storage shell for storing nutrient solution. The inside of the cultivation box is fixedly connected with a capillary tube for releasing nutrient solution, and the capillary tube is connected to the connection port through a connecting pipe.

[0012] Preferably, a stop plate adapted to the inner wall of the liquid storage tank is fixedly connected to the top of the valve body, and a return spring fixedly connected to the top of the stop plate is fixedly connected to the liquid storage tank.

[0013] Preferably, the drainage assembly includes a drainage adjusting plate slidably connected to the bottom of the tray, the tray having multiple drainage holes inside, the drainage adjusting plate having multiple drainage holes adapted to the drainage holes inside, a pressure plate being provided below the partition plate, an inclined block adapted to the pressure plate being fixedly connected to one side of the drainage adjusting plate, a screw threadedly connected to the pressure plate inside the partition plate, and a knob being fixedly connected to the top of the screw.

[0014] Preferably, the loosening component includes arc-shaped guide grooves on both sides of the positioning plate, limit grooves on both sides of the partition plate, and displacement blocks are slidably connected in the limit grooves. A connecting air pipe for supporting the embedded piece is rotatably connected inside the displacement block. A limit roller that is fixedly connected to the connecting air pipe is slidably connected inside the arc-shaped guide groove, and a buffer groove is provided at the top of the arc-shaped guide groove.

[0015] Preferably, the gas delivery assembly includes a pressure plate fixedly connected to the top of the partition plate and adapted to the buffer groove, the outer surface of the embedded piece is provided with a plurality of venting grooves for exhausting gas, and the interior of the limiting roller is provided with venting holes for gas to be delivered to the embedded piece.

[0016] Preferably, a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the partition plate, and a lower channel is provided at the bottom of the cultivation box.

[0017] Preferably, the top of the housing is fixedly connected to a lifting seat for adjusting the height of the rotating water pipe, and the rotating water pipe is rotatably connected to the lifting seat for adjusting the angle of the drain pipe.

[0018] This invention also provides a user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation method, comprising the following steps:

[0019] S1. When using this method, multiple cultivation boxes are gradually installed inside the box shell to cultivate yams.

[0020] S2. Subsequently, the irrigation components can control the opening and closing of the flow-blocking valve according to the moisture content of the cultivation box.

[0021] S3. Insert the partition plate into the cultivation box. At the same time, operate the drainage component to change its drainage efficiency. Pulling the partition plate can cooperate with the soil loosening component to drive the pre-embedded plate to rotate, thereby loosening the soil and improving the efficiency of harvesting yams.

[0022] S4. Gas can be introduced into the soil by operating the gas delivery assembly.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] 1. The ventilation strip is fixed inside the box shell, and the ventilation side sleeve is fixed to the outer surface of the cultivation box. The matching design of the two allows the cultivation box to be quickly and accurately installed into the box shell. The gravity spring is fixed to the top of the ventilation strip and provides support for the cultivation box. As the soil moisture content inside the cultivation box changes, its weight will also change accordingly. The gravity spring can reflect the soil moisture content in real time according to the weight change of the cultivation box, providing a basis for subsequent irrigation operations. When the soil is dry, the weight of the cultivation box is reduced, and the gravity spring lifts it up. During the lifting process, the connection port abuts against the valve body, thereby triggering the irrigation component to start watering. This realizes the initial triggering mechanism of automatic irrigation. The flow control valve is located on one side of the rotating water pipe and works with the irrigation component to automatically control the flow of fluid according to the soil moisture content inside the cultivation box. When the soil is dry, the connection port abuts against the valve body, allowing water to enter the drain pipe and flow through the nozzle to irrigate the cultivation box. When the moisture increases, the weight of the cultivation box increases and it moves downward, causing the connection port to disengage from the valve body and shutting off irrigation. This achieves automatic irrigation, reducing the tediousness and errors of manual operation. At different growth stages of yam, the height of the rotating water pipe can be adjusted by operating the lifting seat, causing the valve body to move downward, shortening the distance between the connection port and the valve body, improving the sensitivity of irrigation feedback, and ensuring timely and accurate irrigation at different growth stages. The baffle plate will close with the liquid storage shell to prevent more nutrient solution from being discharged, avoiding excessive discharge of nutrient solution, which would cause waste and soil nutrient imbalance. The capillary can slowly release nutrient solution, allowing the nutrient solution to fully contact the soil and provide a continuous and stable supply of nutrients for the glutinous yam.

[0025] 2. During the planting process, the partition plate maintains the stable structure of the soil, providing a suitable soil environment for the growth of glutinous yam. This ensures that the yam tubers grow in a relatively stable space, which helps improve the shape and quality of the yam. When harvesting, removing the partition plate quickly causes the soil to collapse. By changing the overlap between the drainage holes and the sump holes, the drainage performance of the cultivation box can be precisely adjusted. The drainage efficiency can be flexibly adjusted according to the water requirements of different growth stages of the glutinous yam. The pre-embedded plate is equipped with an air-transporting component that allows external gas to be transported into the soil. This allows the gas to flow within the soil, thereby improving soil permeability and providing sufficient oxygen to the glutinous yam roots, promoting root growth and development. The combination of the limiting roller and the arc-shaped guide groove drives the connecting air pipe to rotate, thereby expanding the soil-breaking area of ​​the pre-embedded plate, making the soil loosening effect more obvious and improving harvesting efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in this invention where multiple cultivation boxes are removed;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the shell and cultivation box in this invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the cultivation box in this invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cultivation box in this invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the cultivation box and the partition plate in this invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the flow-restricting valve in this invention.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the partition plate in this invention;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition plate and the positioning plate in this invention;

[0035] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the positioning plate in this invention.

[0037] In the diagram: 100, Box shell; 101, Cultivation box; 102, Ventilation strip; 103, Ventilation side sleeve; 104, Support plate; 105, Drainage hole; 106, Lower channel; 200, Rotating water pipe; 201, Lifting seat; 202, Drainage pipe; 203, Nozzle; 204, Flow control valve; 205, Gravity spring; 206, Connecting pipe; 207, Capillary tube; 208, Connection port; 209, Valve body; 210, Outlet; 211, Water inlet; 212, Liquid inlet; 213, Liquid storage. 214. Shell; 215. Resistance plate; 300. Return spring; 301. Divider plate; 302. Positioning plate; 303. Handle; 304. Screw; 305. Knob; 306. Pressure plate; 307. Drainage regulating plate; 308. Drain hole; 400. Embedded plate; 401. Displacement block; 402. Connecting air pipe; 403. Vent groove; 404. Limiting groove; 405. Limiting roller; 406. Vent hole; 407. Arc-shaped guide groove; 408. Buffer groove; 409. Air pressure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-3 The present invention provides a technical solution: a user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation device, including a box shell 100 and multiple cultivation boxes 101 for cultivating glutinous yam. Each cultivation box 101 is fixedly connected to a tray 104 for supporting soil. Multiple drainage holes 105 are provided inside the tray 104. A lower channel 106 is provided at the bottom of the cultivation box 101. Glutinous yam can be planted in multiple cultivation boxes 101. The tray 104 can support the soil and guide the yam growth. The multiple drainage holes 105 are used for drainage and ventilation. The lower channel 106 guides the water discharged from the drainage holes 105 to flow into the interior of the box shell 100.

[0040] Please see Figures 5-7It also includes a rotating water pipe 200, which is located above the housing 100 for supplying fluid to multiple cultivation boxes 101. Multiple flow-blocking valves 204 for controlling fluid flow are provided on one side of the rotating water pipe 200. Each cultivation box 101 is equipped with an irrigation component that controls the opening and closing of the flow-blocking valves 204 according to the soil moisture content inside. By setting the rotating water pipe 200, an external water source can be connected. The cooperation between the flow-blocking valves 204 and the irrigation components can provide timely irrigation according to the soil moisture content inside the cultivation box 101, thereby reducing manual operation and improving convenience.

[0041] The irrigation components include a connection port 208 located inside the cultivation box 101; a rotating water pipe 200 internally connected to multiple drain pipes 202 for supporting a flow-blocking valve 204; and multiple irrigation nozzles 203 fixedly connected to one end of each drain pipe 202. A valve body 209 is slidably connected inside the flow-blocking valve 204, and the valve body 209 has an inlet 211 adapted to the drain pipes 202. The connection port 208 can abut against the valve body 209. Multiple ventilation strips 102 are fixedly connected inside the box shell 100. A breathable side sleeve 103 adapted to the ventilation strips 102 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the cultivation box 101. A support for the plant is fixedly connected to the top of each ventilation strip 102. The gravity spring 205 of the cultivation box 101, through the cooperation of the ventilation clip 102 and the ventilation side sleeve 103, facilitates the installation of the cultivation box 101. At the same time, the gravity spring 205 supports the cultivation box 101 and detects its real-time weight. As the weight increases, the gravity spring 205 is compressed and contracted, at which point the moisture content can be determined. When the weight is light, it means that the soil is dry and is lifted by the gravity spring 205. During the lifting process, the connection port 208 and the valve body 209 come into contact, triggering the irrigation component to operate and perform watering. When the moisture increases, the weight of the cultivation box 101 increases and it moves down. At this time, the connection port 208 and the valve body 209 disengage and the irrigation is turned off.

[0042] It is worth mentioning that the top of the housing 100 is fixedly connected to a lifting seat 201 for adjusting the height of the rotating water pipe 200, and the rotating water pipe 200 is rotatably connected to the lifting seat 201 for adjusting the angle of the drain pipe 202. During the germination and seedling stages, the weight of the yam itself will have little impact on the detection of the gravity spring 205. As it reaches the expansion stage of rapid growth, the increase in weight will affect the judgment of the gravity spring 205. At this time, the height of the rotating water pipe 200 can be adjusted by operating the lifting seat 201, so that the valve body 209 moves down, and the distance between the connection port 208 and the valve body 209 is shortened, thereby achieving a more sensitive feedback. After the glutinous yam completes its growth, its water requirement will decrease and irrigation will no longer be necessary.

[0043] Furthermore, the bottom of the valve body 209 is provided with a drain port 210, and the two sides of the valve body 209 are provided with liquid inlets 212 communicating with the drain port 210. The top of the flow-blocking valve 204 is fixedly connected with a liquid storage shell 213 for storing nutrient solution. The inside of the cultivation box 101 is fixedly connected with a capillary tube 207 for releasing nutrient solution, and the capillary tube 207 is connected to the connection port 208 through a connecting pipe 206. The top of the valve body 209 is fixedly connected with a baffle plate 214 adapted to the inner wall of the liquid storage shell 213. The top of the baffle plate 214 is fixedly connected with a return spring 215 fixedly connected to the liquid storage shell 213. By setting the liquid storage shell 213, nutrient solution can be stored. The setting of the valve body 209 allows nutrient solution to enter the soil while irrigating the soil, thereby improving the soil fertility. The setting of the capillary tube 207 allows the nutrient solution to be slowly released and contacted with the soil.

[0044] Specifically, during use, multiple cultivation boxes 101 are installed into the box shell 100 step by step. Installation is achieved by inserting the ventilated side sleeves 103 into the ventilated strips 102. Then, soil and glutinous yam seeds are placed inside the cultivation boxes 101 and placed on top of the tray 104. The weight of the cultivation boxes 101 then applies pressure to the gravity springs 205, providing downward space for the cultivation boxes 101. The weight of the cultivation boxes 101 is determined by the moisture content of the soil inside. As the moisture content of the soil inside the cultivation boxes 101 decreases, they are lifted upwards by the elastic force applied by the gravity springs 205, thereby driving the connection port... When 208 approaches the valve body 209, it is forced to move upward, thereby driving the water inlet 211 into the drain pipe 202. The water in the drain pipe 202 flows and is discharged through the nozzle 203, irrigating the cultivation box 101. At the same time, when the connection port 208 moves upward against the valve body 209, it connects the liquid inlet 212 with the liquid storage shell 213, so that the nutrient solution enters through the liquid inlet 212 and is discharged through the outlet 210 and delivered to the inside of the capillary tube 207. At the same time, the baffle plate 214 will close with the liquid storage shell 213 to block more nutrient solution from being discharged, thereby avoiding excessive discharge of more nutrient solution.

[0045] In summary, the ventilation strip 102 is fixed inside the shell 100, and the ventilation side sleeve 103 is fixed on the outer surface of the cultivation box 101. The matching design of the two allows the cultivation box 101 to be quickly and accurately installed inside the shell 100. The gravity spring 205 is fixed on the top of the ventilation strip 102 and provides support for the cultivation box 101. As the soil moisture content inside the cultivation box 101 changes, its weight will also change accordingly. The gravity spring 205 can reflect the soil moisture content in real time according to the weight change of the cultivation box 101, providing a basis for subsequent irrigation operations. When the soil is dry, the weight of the cultivation box 101 is reduced, and the gravity spring 205 lifts it up. During the lifting process, the connection port 208 abuts against the valve body 209, thereby triggering the irrigation component to operate and carry out watering work, realizing the initial triggering mechanism of automatic irrigation. The flow control valve 204 is set on one side of the rotating water pipe 200 and works with the irrigation component to automatically control the flow of fluid according to the soil moisture content inside the cultivation box 101. When the soil is dry, the connection port 208 abuts against the valve body 209, allowing the water outlet 211 to enter the drain pipe 202. Water can flow and be discharged through the nozzle 203 to irrigate the cultivation box 101. When the moisture increases, the weight of the cultivation box 101 increases and it moves downward, causing the connection port 208 to disengage from the valve body 209, shutting off irrigation. This achieves automatic irrigation, reducing the tediousness and errors of manual operation. At different growth stages of yam, the height of the rotating water pipe 200 can be adjusted by operating the lifting seat 201, causing the valve body 209 to move downward, shortening the distance between the connection port 208 and the valve body 209, improving the sensitivity of irrigation feedback, and ensuring timely and accurate irrigation at different growth stages. The baffle plate 214 will close with the liquid storage shell 213 to prevent more nutrient solution from being discharged, avoiding excessive discharge of nutrient solution, which would cause waste and soil nutrient imbalance. The capillary tube 207 can slowly release nutrient solution, allowing the nutrient solution to fully contact the soil, providing a continuous and stable supply of nutrients for the glutinous yam.

[0046] Example 2: Please refer to Figures 4-6 The present invention also provides a technical solution, which differs from the technical solution of embodiment one as follows: a box-type glutinous yam cultivation device that is easy to use, which further includes a partition plate 300. The inner wall of the cultivation box 101 is fixedly connected to a positioning plate 301 for installing the partition plate 300. The partition plate 300 is used to isolate the soil and form support. The cultivation box 101 is provided with a drainage component that adjusts its own drainage efficiency according to the position of the partition plate 300. By setting the partition plate 300, the soil can be supported and separated. When the partition plate 300 is removed, the soil can be quickly collapsed to facilitate the harvesting of yams. The drainage rate of the cultivation box 101 can be adjusted by setting the drainage component.

[0047] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 8 as well as Figure 9The drainage assembly includes a drainage regulating plate 306 slidably connected to the bottom of the support plate 104. The drainage regulating plate 306 has multiple drainage holes 307 adapted to the drainage holes 105. A pressure plate 305 is provided below the partition plate 300. An inclined block 308 adapted to the pressure plate 305 is fixedly connected to one side of the drainage regulating plate 306. A screw 303 fixedly connected to the pressure plate 305 is threaded inside the partition plate 300. A knob 304 is fixedly connected to the top of the screw 303. A handle 302 is fixedly connected to the top of the partition plate 300. By rotating the knob 304, the position of the pressure plate 305 can be adjusted, causing the drainage regulating plate 306 to move, thereby changing the overlap between the drainage holes 307 and the drainage holes 105, thus changing the drainage performance of the cultivation box 101. Good soil drainage can prevent the soil from accumulating water for a long time, keeping the roots in a relatively loose and breathable environment, while reducing drainage can ensure water and soil moisture retention. Adjusting according to the situation can improve planting efficiency.

[0048] Please see Figures 9-11 It also includes pre-embedded pieces 400, which are evenly arranged on both sides of the partition plate 300 and pre-embedded inside the cultivation box 101. The internal structure of the positioning plate 301 has a soil loosening component for adjusting the position of multiple pre-embedded pieces 400, and the pre-embedded pieces 400 are provided with a gas conveying component for external gas to be transported into the soil. By setting the pre-embedded pieces 400, it can provide convenience when harvesting yams. The pre-embedded pieces 400 are pre-embedded in the soil. During subsequent harvesting, the partition plate 300 can be removed, which will drive the pre-embedded pieces 400 to break the soil cohesion and loosen it. At the same time, the pre-embedded pieces 400 can release gas to make the gas flow inside the soil, thereby improving the soil permeability.

[0049] The soil loosening component includes arc-shaped guide grooves 407 on both sides of the positioning plate 301. Limiting grooves 404 are provided on both sides of the partition plate 300, and displacement blocks 401 are slidably connected within the limiting grooves 404. A connecting air pipe 402 for supporting the embedded piece 400 is rotatably connected inside the displacement blocks 401. Limiting rollers 405, which are fixedly connected to the connecting air pipes 402, are slidably connected inside the arc-shaped guide grooves 407. A buffer groove 408 is provided at the top of the arc-shaped guide grooves 407. By pulling the partition plate... As 300 moves upward, it drives the limiting roller 405 to move within the arc-shaped guide groove 407, causing multiple embedded pieces 400 to swing left and right, thereby increasing their agitation of the soil. The cooperation between the limiting roller 405 and the arc-shaped guide groove 407 can drive the connecting air pipe 402 to rotate, thereby increasing the soil breaking range of the embedded pieces 400. The buffer groove 408 is connected to the arc-shaped guide groove 407, allowing multiple limiting rollers 405 to first pass through the buffer groove 408 and be introduced into the arc-shaped guide groove 407, improving fault tolerance.

[0050] Furthermore, the gas delivery assembly includes a pressure plate 409 fixedly connected to the top of the partition plate 300 and adapted to the buffer groove 408. The outer surface of the embedded plate 400 is provided with a plurality of ventilation grooves 403 for exhaust. The interior of the limiting roller 405 is provided with ventilation holes 406 for gas to be delivered to the embedded plate 400. By setting the pressure plate 409, the gas can be squeezed to flow in the positioning plate 301, so that the gas passes through the ventilation holes 406 and is discharged in the ventilation grooves 403, allowing the gas to flow in the soil.

[0051] Specifically, the partition plate 300 is inserted into the cultivation box 101 and simultaneously slidably connected to the two positioning plates 301. By rotating the knob 304, the screw 303 is rotated and moved downwards, causing the pressing plate 305 to abut against the inclined block 308, thereby driving the drainage regulating plate 306 to move. This causes the drainage hole 307 to gradually overlap with the drainage hole 105, improving air permeability. At the same time, the partition plate 300 separates the cultivation box 101. After planting, the partition plate 300 can be pulled upwards to release the support on the soil, facilitating the subsequent harvesting of yams. As the partition plate 300 moves upwards, it causes the limiting roller 405 to slide within the arc-shaped guide groove 407, thereby driving the connecting air pipe 402. The left and right movement simultaneously rotates multiple connecting air pipes 402, which in turn agitates the air trough 403 in the soil, loosening the soil and improving the efficiency of yam harvesting. At the same time, when it is necessary to improve the soil permeability, the partition plate 300 can be pulled up and down slightly. Pulling the partition plate 300 up slightly will cause the air trough 403 to move and agitate the soil to provide a small space. At the same time, the air pressure plate 409 disengages from the positioning plate 301. Then, the partition plate 300 is quickly pressed down, causing the air pressure plate 409 to form an airflow that impacts the positioning plate 301, allowing the gas to pass through the air vent 406 and finally be discharged from the air trough 403, allowing the gas to flow in the soil.

[0052] In summary, during the planting process, the partition plate 300 maintains the stable structure of the soil, providing a suitable soil environment for the growth of glutinous yam. This ensures that the yam tubers grow in a relatively stable space, which helps improve the shape and quality of the yam. When harvesting the yam, removing the partition plate 300 can quickly cause the soil to collapse. By changing the overlap between the drainage hole 307 and the drainage hole 105, the drainage performance of the cultivation box 101 can be precisely adjusted. According to the water requirements of different growth stages of glutinous yam, the drainage efficiency can be flexibly adjusted. The pre-embedded plate 400 is equipped with an air conveying component for external gas to be transported into the soil. This allows the gas to flow within the soil, thereby improving soil permeability and providing sufficient oxygen for the glutinous yam roots, promoting root growth and development. The cooperation between the limiting roller 405 and the arc-shaped guide groove 407 can drive the connecting air pipe 402 to rotate, thereby expanding the soil-breaking range of the pre-embedded plate 400, making the soil loosening effect more obvious and improving harvesting efficiency.

[0053] Example 3: Please refer to Figures 1-11 The present invention also provides a technical solution, which differs from the technical solution of Embodiment 1 as follows: a user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation method, comprising the following steps:

[0054] S1. When in use, multiple cultivation boxes 101 are installed into the box shell 100 step by step. The installation is achieved by inserting the ventilated side sleeve 103 into the ventilated strip 102. Then, the soil and glutinous yam seeds are placed in the cultivation box 101 and placed on top of the tray 104.

[0055] S2. Subsequently, the weight of the cultivation box 101 will press on the gravity spring 205 to provide space for the cultivation box 101 to move downward. The weight of the cultivation box 101 is determined by the soil moisture content inside it. As the soil moisture content inside the cultivation box 101 decreases, it will be moved upward by the elastic force applied by the gravity spring 205, thereby driving the connection port 208 to move closer to the valve body 209 and causing it to move upward under force, thereby driving the water outlet 211 to enter the drain pipe 202. The water in the water supply and drainage pipe 202 flows through the nozzle 203 and is discharged to irrigate the cultivation box 101. At the same time, when the connection port 208 moves upward against the valve body 209, the liquid inlet 212 is connected to the liquid storage shell 213, so that the nutrient solution enters through the liquid inlet 212 and is discharged through the outlet 210 and delivered to the inside of the capillary tube 207. At the same time, the baffle plate 214 will close with the liquid storage shell 213 to block more nutrient solution from being discharged, thereby avoiding excessive discharge of more nutrient solution.

[0056] S3. Insert the partition plate 300 into the cultivation box 101 and slide it with the two positioning plates 301. Rotate the knob 304 to drive the screw 303 to rotate and move downward, so that the pressing plate 305 abuts against the inclined block 308, thereby driving the drainage regulating plate 306 to move, so that the drainage hole 307 gradually overlaps with the drainage hole 105 to improve air permeability. At the same time, the partition plate 300 separates the cultivation box 101. After planting, the partition plate 300 can be pulled up to release the support on the soil, which is convenient for subsequent yam harvesting. As the partition plate 300 moves up, it will drive the limiting roller 405 to slide in the arc-shaped guide groove 407, thereby driving the connecting air pipe 402 to move left and right and drive multiple connecting air pipes 402 to rotate, thereby causing the ventilation groove 403 to stir in the soil, making the soil loose and improving the efficiency of yam harvesting.

[0057] S4. At the same time, when it is necessary to improve the permeability of the soil, the partition plate 300 can be moved up and down slightly. When the partition plate 300 is moved up slightly, the ventilation groove 403 will move and stir the soil to provide a small space. At the same time, the air pressure plate 409 will disengage from the positioning plate 301. Then, the partition plate 300 will be pressed down quickly so that the air pressure plate 409 forms an airflow that impacts the positioning plate 301, so that the gas passes through the ventilation hole 406 and is finally discharged from the ventilation groove 403, allowing the gas to flow in the soil.

[0058] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0059] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation device, comprising a box shell (100) and a plurality of cultivation boxes (101) for cultivating glutinous yam, wherein each of the plurality of cultivation boxes (101) is fixedly connected to a tray (104) for supporting soil, characterized in that, Also includes: A rotating water pipe (200) is provided above the housing (100) for conveying fluid into multiple cultivation boxes (101), and multiple flow-blocking valves (204) for controlling the flow of fluid are provided on one side of the rotating water pipe (200). Each of the multiple cultivation boxes (101) is provided with an irrigation component that controls the opening and closing of the flow-blocking valves (204) according to the soil moisture content inside. The inner wall of the cultivation box (101) is fixedly connected to a positioning plate (301) for installing the partition plate (300). The partition plate (300) is used to isolate the soil to form a support. The cultivation box (101) is provided with a drainage component that adjusts its own drainage efficiency according to the position of the partition plate (300). The pre-embedded pieces (400) are evenly arranged on both sides of the partition plate (300) and inside the pre-embedded cultivation box (101). The positioning plate (301) has a soil loosening component for adjusting the position of multiple pre-embedded pieces (400) and a gas conveying component for delivering external gas to the soil is provided inside the pre-embedded pieces (400). The irrigation assembly includes a connection port (208) disposed inside the cultivation box (101). The rotating water pipe (200) is internally connected to a plurality of drain pipes (202) for supporting the flow-blocking valve (204). One end of the drain pipe (202) is fixedly connected to a plurality of nozzles (203) for irrigation. The flow-blocking valve (204) is internally slidably connected to a valve body (209). The valve body (209) has an opening (211) adapted to the drain pipe (202). The connection port (208) abuts against the valve body (209). The box shell (100) is internally fixedly connected to a plurality of ventilation strips (102). The outer surface of the cultivation box (101) is fixedly connected to a breathable side sleeve (103) adapted to the ventilation strips (102). The top of the ventilation strips (102) is fixedly connected to a gravity spring (205) for supporting the cultivation box (101). The soil loosening component includes arc-shaped guide grooves (407) on both sides of the positioning plate (301), and limiting grooves (404) on both sides of the partition plate (300). A displacement block (401) is slidably connected in the limiting groove (404), and a connecting air pipe (402) for supporting the embedded piece (400) is rotatably connected inside the displacement block (401). A limiting roller (405) fixedly connected to the connecting air pipe (402) is slidably connected inside the arc-shaped guide groove (407), and a buffer groove (408) is provided at the top of the arc-shaped guide groove (407). The gas delivery assembly includes a pressure plate (409) fixedly connected to the top of the partition plate (300) and adapted to the buffer groove (408). The outer surface of the embedded plate (400) is provided with a plurality of ventilation grooves (403) for exhaust. The inside of the limiting roller (405) is provided with ventilation holes (406) for gas to be delivered to the embedded plate (400).

2. The easy-to-use box-type glutinous yam cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve body (209) has a drain port (210) at the bottom and liquid inlets (212) connected to the drain port (210) on both sides. The top of the flow-blocking valve (204) is fixedly connected to a nutrient solution storage tank (213). The inside of the cultivation box (101) is fixedly connected to a capillary tube (207) for releasing nutrient solution, and the capillary tube (207) is connected to the connection port (208) through a connecting pipe (206).

3. The easy-to-use box-type glutinous yam cultivation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the valve body (209) is fixedly connected to a stop plate (214) adapted to the inner wall of the liquid storage shell (213), and the top of the stop plate (214) is fixedly connected to a return spring (215) fixedly connected to the liquid storage shell (213).

4. The easy-to-use box-type glutinous yam cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage assembly includes a drainage adjustment plate (306) slidably connected to the bottom of the support plate (104). The support plate (104) has multiple drainage holes (105) inside. The drainage adjustment plate (306) has multiple drainage holes (307) adapted to the drainage holes (105) inside. A pressure plate (305) is provided below the partition plate (300). A wedge (308) adapted to the pressure plate (305) is fixedly connected to one side of the drainage adjustment plate (306). A screw (303) fixedly connected to the pressure plate (305) is threaded inside the partition plate (300). A knob (304) is fixedly connected to the top of the screw (303).

5. The easy-to-use box-type glutinous yam cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the partition plate (300) is fixedly connected to a handle (302), and the bottom of the cultivation box (101) is provided with a lower channel (106).

6. The easy-to-use box-type glutinous yam cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the housing (100) is fixedly connected to a lifting seat (201) for adjusting the height of the rotating water pipe (200), and the rotating water pipe (200) is rotatably connected to the lifting seat (201) for adjusting the angle of the drain pipe (202).

7. A method for cultivating glutinous yam using a user-friendly box-type glutinous yam cultivation device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. When using, multiple cultivation boxes (101) are installed in the box shell (100) step by step to cultivate yam; S2, thereafter the irrigation components control the opening and closing of the flow-blocking valve (204) according to the moisture in the cultivation box (101); S3. Insert the partition plate (300) into the cultivation box (101), and at the same time operate the drainage component to change its drainage efficiency. Pull the partition plate (300) and the soil loosening component together to drive the pre-embedded plate (400) to rotate, thereby loosening the soil and improving the efficiency of harvesting yams. S4. Gas is supplied into the soil by operating the gas delivery assembly.

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