A batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of plant cultivation, and specifically discloses a batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants, which comprises a culture tank arranged horizontally, a support assembly arranged horizontally in the culture tank, and a cutting device arranged on the culture tank; the support assembly comprises a plurality of springs arranged horizontally and in parallel, a first connecting plate connected with one end of the plurality of springs, a second connecting plate connected with the other end of the plurality of springs, and a plurality of lower clamping plates arranged horizontally between the culture tank and the springs; the cutting device comprises a pair of upper clamping plates arranged horizontally above the springs, connecting members for connecting the upper clamping plates and the lower clamping plates, and a driving device for driving one of the connecting members to move along the length direction of the culture tank. The batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants can efficiently perform batch planting and transplanting operations on micro-landscape plants.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of plant cultivation, and more specifically, to a device for the mass transplantation of plants for micro-landscapes. Background Technology

[0002] Miniature landscape plants, represented by mosses and ferns, combine practicality and aesthetic appeal. They are not only core materials for creating miniature landscapes but also widely used in large-scale ground plantings in large-scale landscapes. Thanks to their compact size and adaptability, they can quickly create a natural and harmonious landscape atmosphere. Unlike conventional plants and flowers planted individually, miniature landscape plants typically grow in clusters, and their planting methods follow this characteristic. They are usually cultivated using a batch-based seedling cultivation method, and after the plants have stabilized, they are transplanted in batches to meet various landscaping needs.

[0003] However, current mainstream mass planting methods have significant drawbacks. One method is direct open-air planting on the ground. While this method meets the basic growth needs of plants, subsequent transplanting requires manual digging, which is not only cumbersome and time-consuming but also prone to damaging plants during the digging process, affecting the survival rate. Another method uses specialized planting boards erected on the ground. These boards are typically equipped with perforated panels, support nets, and other substrate structures to fix and support the sheet-like growth of terrarium plants. While this solves the problem of messiness from ground planting, new problems arise. During the growth process, the roots of terrarium plants naturally intertwine and gradually penetrate the pores of the substrate to absorb nutrients. If plants are forcibly separated from the substrate during transplanting, irreversible damage to the intertwined root system can easily occur, making it difficult for the transplanted plants to survive. If the support nets and other substrate structures are retained to protect the roots, these soft polymer substrates cannot degrade naturally and will remain in the landscape soil for a long time, affecting soil aeration, damaging the natural integrity of the landscape, and causing problems for subsequent landscape maintenance. Therefore, a device can be designed to facilitate the mass transplantation of micro-landscape plants. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for the mass transplantation of micro-landscape plants, which can efficiently perform mass planting and transplantation operations on micro-landscape plants.

[0005] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: The batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants of the present invention includes a horizontally arranged cultivation trough, a support assembly horizontally arranged in the cultivation trough, and a cutting device arranged on the cultivation trough; the support assembly includes a plurality of horizontally and parallelly arranged springs, a first connecting plate connected to one end of the plurality of springs, a second connecting plate connected to the other end of the plurality of springs, and a plurality of lower clamping plates horizontally arranged between the cultivation trough and the springs; the length direction of the springs is parallel to the length direction of the cultivation trough, and the length direction of the springs is perpendicular to the length direction of the lower clamping plates; the cutting device includes a pair of upper clamping plates horizontally arranged above the springs, a connecting member for connecting the upper clamping plates and the lower clamping plates, and a driving device for driving one of the connecting members to move along the length direction of the cultivation trough.

[0006] Furthermore, both ends of the lower clamping plate are provided with lower connecting blocks, and the lower connecting blocks are provided with lower insertion holes in the vertical direction; both ends of the upper clamping plate are provided with upper connecting blocks, and the upper connecting blocks are provided with upper insertion holes in the vertical direction.

[0007] Furthermore, the connector includes a vertically arranged connecting rod, a horizontally opened pin hole at the upper end of the connecting rod, a pin inserted into the pin hole, and a counterweight block at the lower end of the connecting rod; the connecting rod passes through both the lower and upper pin holes, the pin is located above the upper connecting block, and the counterweight block is located below the lower connecting block.

[0008] Furthermore, the driving device includes a lower slide rail disposed on the lower surface of the culture tank, a lower slide block slidably disposed in the lower slide rail, a driving rod connected to the lower slide block, a pair of driving blocks respectively disposed at both ends of the driving rod, and a connecting hole opened in the driving block in the vertical direction; the counterweight is disposed directly below the driving block, and the connecting rod is disposed through the connecting hole.

[0009] Furthermore, the lower slider is equipped with a linear motor, which drives the lower slider to move along the lower slide rail.

[0010] Furthermore, the cutting device also includes a support plate horizontally disposed above the upper clamping plate, a bracket for supporting the support plate, and a pair of telescopic components slidably connected to the support plate; one of the telescopic components is fixedly connected to one of the upper clamping plates.

[0011] Furthermore, the telescopic assembly includes a slide plate horizontally disposed on the lower side of the support plate, a pair of telescopic rods vertically disposed on the lower sides of both ends of the slide plate, and a tension spring sleeved on the telescopic rods; the lower end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the upper clamping plate, the upper end of the tension spring is fixedly connected to the slide plate, and the lower end of the tension spring is fixedly connected to the upper clamping plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the support plate is provided with an upper slide rail on its lower side, and the slide plate is provided with an upper slider on its upper side; the upper slider is slidably disposed in the upper slide rail.

[0013] Furthermore, the cutting device also includes a transfer plate, the length of which is greater than the width of the culture tank; the length direction of the transfer plate is perpendicular to the length direction of the culture tank; the transfer plate can be inserted between the culture tank and the spring, and the portion of the transfer plate below the spring has multiple slots, the multiple slots are parallel to each other, the length direction of the slots is parallel to the length direction of the spring, the distance between adjacent slots is equal to the distance between adjacent springs, and the spring can be locked in the slots after being stretched.

[0014] Furthermore, the spring is made of a hyperelastic material.

[0015] The technical solution of this invention has at least the following advantages and beneficial effects: In the batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants, the support assembly consisting of springs and a lower clamping plate is first laid in the cultivation trough. The spiral structure of the springs and their proximity create a mesh-like structure, which is then supported by the lower clamping plate. Coarse sand, fine sand, and soil particles are then spread on the porous support assembly composed of springs (the gaps between the springs are smaller than the diameter of the coarse sand particles). Plant seeds are mixed with the soil particles. Regular watering and nutrient solution application, along with temperature and humidity control, allow the seeds to germinate. After seedling cultivation, the plant roots automatically form a three-dimensional network structure, embedding the sand and soil within it, forming a long, sheet-like structure called a transplanting sheet. When transplanting is required, the transplanting sheet can be cut to the desired size using a cutting device. The specific operation involves lowering the upper clamp and then using the upper and lower clamps to support the spring (the upper clamp will pass through the plant and gravel to cut the transplanting piece). Then, a connector is used to temporarily fix the upper and lower clamps. A drive device is then used to move one connector while the other is temporarily fixed to the cultivation tank. This stretches the spring between the two connectors until it is nearly straight (the spring can recover). At this point, the spring can be easily removed from the transplanting piece. The transplanting piece without the spring can then be removed. The positions of the upper and lower clamps can be moved as needed to cut transplanting pieces to the required size. During the cutting process, new gravel, plant seeds, etc., can be laid on the already cut spring for a new round of plant seedling cultivation. Therefore, the entire seedling cultivation and transplanting operation can be continuous and seamless. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the two states of the batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the three states of the batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the culture tank provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the telescopic component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a spring provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Icons: 10-Cultivation tank, 20-Support assembly, 21-Spring, 22-First connecting plate, 23-Second connecting plate, 24-Lower clamping plate, 241-Lower connecting block, 30-Cutting device, 31-Upper clamping plate, 311-Upper connecting block, 32-Connector, 321-Connecting rod, 322-Pin rod, 323-Counterweight block, 33-Drive device, 331-Lower slide rail, 332-Lower slider, 333-Drive rod, 334-Drive block, 34-Support plate, 35-Bracket, 36-Telescopic assembly, 361-Slide plate, 362-Tension spring, 363-Telescopic rod, 364-Upper slider, 365-Upper slide rail, 37-Transfer plate, 38-Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Example

[0026] The following description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, further illustrates the point, as shown in the appendix. Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 8As shown, the batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants in this embodiment includes a horizontally arranged cultivation tank 10, a support assembly 20 horizontally arranged in the cultivation tank 10, and a cutting device 30 arranged on the cultivation tank 10. The support assembly 20 includes a plurality of horizontally and parallelly arranged springs 21, a first connecting plate 22 connected to one end of the plurality of springs 21, a second connecting plate 23 connected to the other end of the plurality of springs 21, and a plurality of lower clamping plates 24 horizontally arranged between the cultivation tank 10 and the springs 21. The length direction of the springs 21 is parallel to the length direction of the cultivation tank 10, and the length direction of the springs 21 is perpendicular to the length direction of the lower clamping plates 24. The cutting device 30 includes a pair of upper clamping plates 31 horizontally arranged above the springs 21, a connecting member 32 for connecting the upper clamping plates 31 and the lower clamping plates 24, and a driving device 33 for driving one of the connecting members 32 to move along the length direction of the cultivation tank 10. Specifically, in use, the support assembly 20, consisting of springs 21 and a lower clamping plate 24, is first laid in the cultivation tank 10. The spiral structure of the springs 21 and their proximity create a mesh-like structure, which is then supported by the lower clamping plate 24. Coarse sand, fine sand, and soil particles are then spread on the porous support assembly 20 (the gaps between the springs 21 are smaller than the diameter of the sand particles; even if some particles pass through the springs 21, they will fall directly into the cultivation tank 10 without affecting the cultivation process). Plant seeds are mixed with the soil particles. Regular watering and nutrient solution application, along with temperature and humidity control, allow the seeds to germinate. After seedling cultivation, the plant's root system automatically forms a three-dimensional network structure, embedding the sand and soil within it, creating a long, sheet-like structure called a transplanting sheet. When transplanting is required, the transplanting sheet can be cut to the desired size using a cutting device 30. The specific operation is as follows: after the upper clamp 31 is moved down, the spring 21 is held by the upper clamp 31 and the lower clamp 24 (the upper clamp 31 will pass through the plant and sand to cut the transplanting piece). Then, the upper clamp 31 and the lower clamp 24 are temporarily fixed by the connector 32. Then, the drive device 33 drives one of the connectors 32 to move, and the other connector 32 is temporarily fixed on the culture tank 10. In this way, the spring 21 between the two connectors 32 can be stretched. After being stretched, the spring 21 is close to a straight line (the spring 21 can return to its original shape). At this time, the spring 21 can be easily removed from the transplanting piece. Then, the transplanting piece without the spring 21 can be removed. In this way, the position of the upper clamp 31 and the lower clamp 24 can be moved as needed, so that the transplanting piece of the required size can be cut. In addition, during the cutting process, new sand, plant seeds, etc. can be laid on the spring 21 after it has been cut, and a new round of plant seedling operation can be carried out. Therefore, the entire seedling and transplanting operation can be continuous and seamless.

[0027] In this embodiment, both ends of the lower clamping plate 24 are provided with lower connecting blocks 241, and the lower connecting blocks 241 have lower insertion holes in the vertical direction; both ends of the upper clamping plate 31 are provided with upper connecting blocks 311, and the upper connecting blocks 311 have upper insertion holes in the vertical direction. The connecting member 32 includes a vertically arranged connecting rod 321, a horizontally opened pin hole at the upper end of the connecting rod 321, a pin 322 inserted into the pin hole, and a counterweight 323 at the lower end of the connecting rod 321; the connecting rod 321 passes through both the lower insertion hole and the upper insertion hole, the pin 322 is located above the upper connecting block 311, and the counterweight 323 is located below the lower connecting block 241. Specifically, after passing the connecting rod 321 through both the lower and upper insertion holes from bottom to top, insert the pin rod 322 into the pin hole. At this time, under the gravity of the counterweight 323, the upper clamping plate 31 can be pressed down, so that the upper clamping plate 31 passes through the plants and gravel and presses onto the spring 21 (manual assistance can also be used to press it down). Alternatively, the lower clamping plate 24 can be fixed to the side wall of the cultivation tank 10 through the lower connecting block 241 and the lower insertion hole (it can be connected by bolts, pins, or directly by hand). When connecting the upper clamping plate 31 and the lower clamping plate 24 using the connecting rod 321, one lower clamping plate 24 and one upper clamping plate 31 form a group. At this time, the driving device 33 needs to be connected to one group of upper clamping plates 31 / lower clamping plates 24 and drive it to move. The other group of upper clamping plates 31 / lower clamping plates 24 needs to be fixed to the cultivation tank 10 (the fixing method can be referred to the above).

[0028] The driving device 33 in this embodiment includes a lower slide rail 331 disposed on the lower surface of the culture tank 10, a lower slide block 332 slidably disposed in the lower slide rail 331, a driving rod 333 connected to the lower slide block 332, a pair of driving blocks 334 respectively disposed at both ends of the driving rod 333, and a connecting hole opened vertically in the driving block 334; a counterweight block 323 is disposed directly below the driving block 334, and the connecting rod 321 is disposed through the connecting hole. A linear motor is provided in the lower slide block 332, which is used to drive the lower slide block 332 to move along the lower slide rail 331. Specifically, the linear motor can drive the lower slide block 332 to reciprocate in the lower slide rail 331. A ball screw structure can also be used, but for a long culture tank 10, a ball screw may not be suitable. A traction rope can also be used in conjunction with the motor to drive the lower slide block 332 to move. The lower slider 332 drives the drive blocks 334 at both ends to move via the drive rod 333, thereby pulling the connecting rod 321, lower connecting block 241, lower clamping plate 24, upper connecting block 311, and upper clamping plate 31 to move synchronously. Alternatively, the drive device 33 can be omitted, and the upper clamping plate 31 / lower clamping plate 24 can be moved manually.

[0029] The cutting device 30 in this embodiment also includes a support plate 34 horizontally disposed above the upper clamping plate 31, a bracket 35 for supporting the support plate 34, and a pair of telescopic components 36 slidably connected to the support plate 34; one telescopic component 36 is fixedly connected to one upper clamping plate 31. Specifically, the support plate 34 and the telescopic component 36 can support the upper clamping plate 31, so that it can be suspended above the culture tank 10 when not in use.

[0030] The telescopic assembly 36 in this embodiment includes a sliding plate 361 horizontally disposed below the support plate 34, a pair of telescopic rods 363 vertically disposed below both ends of the sliding plate 361, and a tension spring 362 sleeved on the telescopic rods 363. The lower end of the telescopic rod 363 is fixedly connected to the upper clamping plate 31, the upper end of the tension spring 362 is fixedly connected to the sliding plate 361, and the lower end of the tension spring 362 is fixedly connected to the upper clamping plate 31. Specifically, the telescopic rod 363 and the tension spring 362 can pull the upper clamping plate 31. When the connecting rod 321 is connected to the upper connecting block 311, the tension spring 362 and the telescopic rod 363 are stretched. When the connecting rod 321 is removed from the upper connecting block 311, the tension spring 362 pulls the upper clamping plate 31 back to its higher position.

[0031] In this embodiment, the support plate 34 is provided with an upper slide rail 365 on its lower side, and the slide plate 361 is provided with an upper slider 364 on its upper side; the upper slider 364 is slidably disposed in the upper slide rail 365. Specifically, through the upper slide rail 365 and the upper slider 364, the upper clamping plate 31 can always maintain a sliding connection with the support plate 34 through the telescopic component 36.

[0032] The cutting device 30 in this embodiment also includes a transfer plate 37. The length of the transfer plate 37 is greater than the width of the culture tank 10. The length direction of the transfer plate 37 is perpendicular to the length direction of the culture tank 10. The transfer plate 37 can be inserted between the culture tank 10 and the spring 21. The portion of the transfer plate 37 below the spring 21 has multiple slots 38. The multiple slots 38 are parallel to each other, and the length direction of the slots 38 is parallel to the length direction of the spring 21. The distance between adjacent slots 38 is equal to the distance between adjacent springs 21. After the spring 21 is stretched, it can be locked in the slot 38. Specifically, when the spring 21 is stretched using two sets of upper clamping plates 31 / lower clamping plates 24, the transfer plate 37 can be inserted between the spring 21 and the culture tank 10 (as shown in the attached figure). Figure 3 (As shown), then move the transfer plate 37 upward so that the spring 21 is engaged in the slot 38. This will force the spring 21 out of the transplant piece. Then the transplant piece can be pushed to the side of the transfer plate 37 without the slot 38. Finally, the transfer plate 37 carrying the transplant piece can be removed.

[0033] In this embodiment, the spring 21 is made of a hyperelastic material. Specifically, the spring 21 made of a hyperelastic material can return to its previous shape after being stretched to near a straight line.

[0034] In summary, the batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants in this embodiment first places the support assembly 20, composed of springs 21 and lower clamping plates 24, in the cultivation tank 10. The spiral structure of the springs 21 and their proximity create a mesh-like structure, which is then supported by the lower clamping plates 24. Coarse sand, fine sand, and soil particles are then spread on the porous support assembly 20 (the gaps between the springs 21 are smaller than the diameter of the sand particles). Plant seeds are mixed with the soil particles, and by periodically spraying water and nutrient solution, and controlling temperature and humidity, the seeds can germinate. After seedling cultivation, the plant roots automatically form a three-dimensional network structure, embedding the sand and soil within it, forming a long, sheet-like structure called a transplanting sheet. When transplanting is required, the transplanting sheet can be cut to the desired size using the cutting device 30. The specific operation is as follows: after the upper clamp 31 is moved down, the spring 21 is held by the upper clamp 31 and the lower clamp 24 (the upper clamp 31 will pass through the plant and sand to cut the transplanting piece). Then, the upper clamp 31 and the lower clamp 24 are temporarily fixed by the connector 32. Then, the drive device 33 drives one of the connectors 32 to move, and the other connector 32 is temporarily fixed on the culture tank 10. In this way, the spring 21 between the two connectors 32 can be stretched. After being stretched, the spring 21 is close to a straight line (the spring 21 can return to its original shape). At this time, the spring 21 can be easily removed from the transplanting piece. Then, the transplanting piece without the spring 21 can be removed. In this way, the position of the upper clamp 31 and the lower clamp 24 can be moved as needed, so that the transplanting piece of the required size can be cut. In addition, during the cutting process, new sand, plant seeds, etc. can be laid on the spring 21 after it has been cut, and a new round of plant seedling operation can be carried out. Therefore, the entire seedling and transplanting operation can be continuous and seamless.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for mass transplanting of plants in micro-landscapes, characterized in that: It includes a horizontally arranged culture tank (10), a support assembly (20) horizontally arranged in the culture tank (10), and a cutting device (30) provided on the culture tank (10); The support assembly (20) includes a plurality of horizontally and parallelly arranged springs (21), a first connecting plate (22) connected to one end of the plurality of springs (21), a second connecting plate (23) connected to the other end of the plurality of springs (21), and a plurality of lower clamping plates (24) horizontally arranged between the culture tank (10) and the springs (21); the length direction of the springs (21) is parallel to the length direction of the culture tank (10), and the length direction of the springs (21) is perpendicular to the length direction of the lower clamping plates (24); The cutting device (30) includes a pair of upper clamping plates (31) horizontally disposed above the spring (21), a connector (32) for connecting the upper clamping plate (31) and the lower clamping plate (24), and a driving device (33) for driving one of the connectors (32) to move along the length direction of the culture tank (10). The lower clamping plate (24) is provided with lower connecting blocks (241) at both ends, and the lower connecting blocks (241) are provided with lower insertion holes in the vertical direction; the upper clamping plate (31) is provided with upper connecting blocks (311) at both ends, and the upper connecting blocks (311) are provided with upper insertion holes in the vertical direction. The cutting device (30) further includes a support plate (34) horizontally disposed above the upper clamping plate (31), a bracket (35) for supporting the support plate (34), and a pair of telescopic components (36) slidably connected to the support plate (34); one of the telescopic components (36) is fixedly connected to one of the upper clamping plates (31); The cutting device (30) further includes a transfer plate (37), the length of which is greater than the width of the culture tank (10); the length direction of the transfer plate (37) is perpendicular to the length direction of the culture tank (10); the transfer plate (37) can be inserted between the culture tank (10) and the spring (21); the portion of the transfer plate (37) below the spring (21) has multiple slots (38), the multiple slots (38) are parallel to each other, the length direction of the slots (38) is parallel to the length direction of the spring (21), the distance between adjacent slots (38) is equal to the distance between adjacent springs (21), and the spring (21) can be locked in the slots (38) after being stretched.

2. The device for mass transplanting of micro-landscape plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (32) includes a vertically arranged connecting rod (321), a horizontally opened pin hole at the upper end of the connecting rod (321), a pin rod (322) inserted into the pin hole, and a counterweight (323) at the lower end of the connecting rod (321). The connecting rod (321) passes through both the lower insertion hole and the upper insertion hole, the pin rod (322) is located above the upper connecting block (311), and the counterweight (323) is located below the lower connecting block (241).

3. The batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving device (33) includes a lower slide rail (331) disposed on the lower surface of the culture tank (10), a lower slide block (332) slidably disposed in the lower slide rail (331), a driving rod (333) connected to the lower slide block (332), a pair of driving blocks (334) respectively disposed at both ends of the driving rod (333), and a connecting hole opened in the driving block (334) in the vertical direction; The counterweight (323) is located directly below the drive block (334), and the connecting rod (321) passes through the connecting hole.

4. The batch transplanting device for micro-landscape plants according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower slider (332) is equipped with a linear motor, which drives the lower slider (332) to move along the lower slide rail (331).

5. The device for mass transplanting of micro-landscape plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly (36) includes a sliding plate (361) horizontally disposed on the lower side of the support plate (34), a pair of telescopic rods (363) vertically disposed on the lower sides of both ends of the sliding plate (361), and a tension spring (362) sleeved on the telescopic rods (363); The lower end of the telescopic rod (363) is fixedly connected to the upper clamping plate (31), the upper end of the tension spring (362) is fixedly connected to the sliding plate (361), and the lower end of the tension spring (362) is fixedly connected to the upper clamping plate (31).

6. The device for mass transplanting of micro-landscape plants according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support plate (34) is provided with an upper slide rail (365) on its lower side, and the slide plate (361) is provided with an upper slider (364) on its upper side; the upper slider (364) is slidably disposed in the upper slide rail (365).

7. The device for mass transplanting of micro-landscape plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring (21) is made of a hyperelastic material.

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