Cucumber and straw mushroom shared cultivation device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of plant cultivation, in particular to a common cultivation device for cucumbers and volvariella volvacea. The straw mushroom cultivation part comprises a cultivation frame, a plurality of cultivation bins are arranged in the height direction of the cultivation frame, and an air inlet humidification assembly and an air exhaust assembly are arranged at the two ends of the cultivation frame in the length direction respectively; ventilation openings are formed in the two ends of the cultivation bin, the air inlet humidifying assembly comprises driving assemblies arranged on the outer sides of the ventilation openings, two adjusting bases arranged in the ventilation openings and adjusting plates arranged on the inner sides of the ventilation openings, the driving assemblies are used for driving the adjusting plates to get close to or get away from the ventilation openings, and the two adjusting bases get close to or get away from the ventilation openings synchronously. Humidifying sponge is connected between the two adjusting seats, a humidifying water tank is arranged on the top of the humidifying sponge, when the two adjusting seats are far away from each other, the humidifying sponge is stretched, air inlet of the stretching sponge is increased, and when the adjusting plates are far away from the ventilation openings, the air volume of the ventilation openings is increased. And the production efficiency and economic benefits of unit land area and facility space are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of plant cultivation technology, specifically to a shared cultivation device for cucumbers and straw mushrooms. Background Technology

[0002] In modern agricultural production, protected cultivation is an important way to increase yields and achieve year-round supply. Cucumbers and straw mushrooms, as high-value vegetables and edible fungi, are often chosen for protected cultivation. Traditional cultivation methods usually involve planting these two crops separately, requiring independent land, space, and climate control systems, resulting in relatively low land utilization, space utilization, and energy efficiency, and increasing production costs.

[0003] Specifically, regarding the cultivation environment, cucumbers, as light-loving crops, require ample sunlight and good ventilation; while straw mushrooms, as edible fungi that thrive in both moisture and shade, require a dark, humid, and moderately ventilated environment. In existing technologies, cucumber cultivation has a gap period, and although cultivation racks used for straw mushrooms can achieve multi-layered, three-dimensional cultivation, their ventilation and humidification systems are often relatively simple, making it difficult to dynamically and precisely adjust humidity and airflow according to the different growth stages of mycelium and fruiting bodies. Common humidification methods often use atomizing nozzles or direct water spraying, which can easily cause localized over-humidification or uneven environmental humidity, affecting the quality and yield of straw mushrooms. At the same time, fixed vents make it difficult to flexibly adjust the airflow, resulting in a difficulty in coordinating ventilation and humidification.

[0004] Furthermore, there are few attempts to cultivate cucumbers and straw mushrooms in the same facility. How to design a compact and easy-to-manage shared device that meets the vastly different growth environment requirements of the two plants while achieving spatial complementarity, resource sharing, and coordinated microclimate regulation is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in the field of facility agriculture. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the above problems, the present invention provides a shared cultivation device for cucumbers and straw mushrooms.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a cucumber and straw mushroom cultivation device, including a cucumber cultivation part and a straw mushroom cultivation part, wherein the cucumber cultivation part is arranged outside the straw mushroom cultivation part, the straw mushroom cultivation part includes a cultivation rack, and a plurality of cultivation chambers are arranged along the height direction of the cultivation rack, and an air inlet humidification component and an air exhaust component are respectively arranged at both ends of the length direction of the cultivation rack. The cultivation chamber has ventilation openings at both ends. The air inlet humidification component includes a drive component located outside the ventilation opening, two adjustment seats located inside the ventilation opening, and an adjustment plate located inside the ventilation opening. The drive component is used to drive the adjustment plate to move closer to or away from the ventilation opening, and the two adjustment seats to move closer to or away simultaneously. A humidifying sponge is connected between the two adjustment seats. A humidifying water tank is arranged on the top of the humidifying sponge. When the two adjustment seats move away from each other, the humidifying sponge is stretched, increasing the air intake of the stretched sponge. When the adjustment plate moves away from the ventilation opening, the air volume of the ventilation opening increases.

[0007] As an optimization, the adjustment seat is perpendicular to the vent, and a retractable connecting piece is connected between the outer side of the adjustment seat and the vent. The humidifying sponge is detachably connected to the adjustment seat, and the humidifying sponge is simultaneously connected to all adjustment seats in the same vertical direction.

[0008] As an optimization, a fixing seat is provided on the outside of the cultivation bin, and the fixing seat is used to fix the drive component; The drive assembly includes a drive rod and two drive motors. The output shaft of each drive motor is equipped with a drive screw. One end of the drive screw passes through the cultivation chamber and is threadedly connected to an adjustment plate. One of the drive screws is equipped with a drive worm gear. The drive rod is equipped with a connecting worm wheel, which is connected to the drive worm gear. The drive rod is threadedly connected to two adjustment seats.

[0009] As an optimization, the drive rod is a positive and negative threaded rod, and the two adjusting seats are respectively connected to the positive thread section and the negative thread section of the drive rod.

[0010] As an optimization, the adjusting plate is arranged parallel to the end of the cultivation bin, and both ends of the adjusting plate are bent toward the vent to form limiting parts, with the two limiting parts respectively arranged on both sides of the vent.

[0011] As an optimization, the cultivation bin includes a cultivation tray and a supplementary lighting top plate, wherein the supplementary lighting top plate is a light guide plate and a supplementary light is configured at one end of the supplementary lighting top plate; One end of the supplemental lighting top plate is fixedly connected to the cultivation tray, and the other end of the supplemental lighting top plate is rotatably connected to a cover.

[0012] As an optimization, the exhaust assembly includes an exhaust box, the side of which has several air intakes communicating with the ventilation openings, and the top of the exhaust box is equipped with an exhaust duct.

[0013] As an optimization, the cucumber cultivation section includes a climbing frame and two cultivation boxes. The climbing frame is an inverted U-shaped grid, and the cultivation box is set inside the U-shaped grid. The bottom of the cultivation box is equipped with wheels, and the two cultivation boxes are respectively set on both sides of the frame.

[0014] As an optimization, the humidifying water tank is connected to a water supply hose, and the cultivation rack is equipped with a sensor module, which includes a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, and a light sensor.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this plan are as follows: By placing the cucumber cultivation section outside the straw mushroom cultivation section, a three-dimensional composite cultivation model is formed. The straw mushrooms are cultivated in multiple layers using the internal cultivation racks, while the cucumbers grow upwards using the external climbing frames and cultivation boxes. The two do not interfere with each other and share the main structure of the facility. Cucumber cultivation provides a dark and high-temperature environment for straw mushroom growth, which greatly improves the production efficiency and economic benefits per unit area of ​​land and facility space.

[0016] The unique "air intake humidification component" integrates vent opening adjustment and humidification functions into one unit. The drive component can synchronously control the adjustment plate and two adjustment seats, achieving linkage and precise control between ventilation volume and humidification intensity. When enhanced ventilation and auxiliary humidification are needed, the adjustment plate can be moved away from the vent, and the two adjustment seats can be moved away to stretch the humidifying sponge, increasing its contact area with the airflow and evaporation efficiency, thereby meeting the needs of straw mushrooms at different growth stages. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the left side of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the cucumber cultivation part and the straw mushroom cultivation part of the present invention in a separated state.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main view of the straw mushroom cultivation part of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the AA cross-section structure.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the axial structure of the straw mushroom cultivation part of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 A magnified structural diagram of part C.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the cultivation bin structure from the left side.

[0026] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the BB cross-section structure.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom axial side of the drive component of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 12 This is an axonometric schematic diagram of the cultivation bin structure of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 13 This is an isometric view of the exhaust assembly of the present invention.

[0030] Among them, 1. cultivation rack, 2. cultivation bin, 3. ventilation opening, 4. adjustment seat, 5. adjustment plate, 6. humidifying sponge, 7. humidifying water tank, 8. connecting plate, 9. drive rod, 10. drive motor, 11. drive screw, 12. drive worm gear, 13. supplemental light, 14. exhaust box, 15. air intake, 16. exhaust duct, 17. climbing frame, 18. cultivation box. Detailed Implementation

[0031] like Figures 1-13 As shown, a cucumber and straw mushroom cultivation device includes a cucumber cultivation section and a straw mushroom cultivation section. The cucumber cultivation section is located outside the straw mushroom cultivation section. The straw mushroom cultivation section includes a cultivation rack 1, and several cultivation chambers 2 are arranged along the height direction of the cultivation rack 1. An air inlet humidification component and an exhaust component are respectively arranged at both ends of the length direction of the cultivation rack 1. The cultivation chamber 2 has ventilation openings 3 at both ends. The air inlet humidification component includes a drive component located outside the ventilation opening 3, two adjustment seats 4 located inside the ventilation opening 3, and an adjustment plate 5 located inside the ventilation opening 3. The drive component is used to drive the adjustment plate 5 to move closer to or away from the ventilation opening 3, and the two adjustment seats 4 to move closer to or away simultaneously. A humidifying sponge 6 is connected between the two adjustment seats 4. A humidifying water tank 7 is arranged on the top of the humidifying sponge 6. When the two adjustment seats 4 move away from each other, the humidifying sponge 6 is stretched, increasing the air intake of the stretched sponge. When the adjustment plate 5 moves away from the ventilation opening 3, the air volume of the ventilation opening 3 increases.

[0032] This application includes an outer cucumber cultivation section and an inner straw mushroom cultivation section. The cucumber cultivation section is located outside the straw mushroom cultivation section, forming a three-dimensional layout of "external shading and internal mycelium cultivation." The straw mushroom cultivation section includes a cultivation rack 1 as the main support structure. This cultivation rack 1 is welded from galvanized square steel or stainless steel profiles, possessing good structural strength and corrosion resistance. Along the height direction of the cultivation rack 1, several cultivation chambers 2 are fixedly arranged at certain intervals (e.g., 300-400mm per layer) to hold the straw mushroom culture medium, achieving multi-layer three-dimensional cultivation. To achieve active and precise control of the microclimate (especially airflow and humidity) inside the straw mushroom cultivation chambers 2, functional air intake and humidification components and exhaust components are integrated at both ends of the cultivation rack 1 along its length direction, respectively. This ensures that treated air can be evenly introduced into each layer of cultivation chambers 2 from one end and orderly discharged from the other end, forming a stable and controllable airflow circulation path.

[0033] The cultivation chamber 2 has rectangular or circular vents 3 at both ends, corresponding to the positions of the air inlet humidification component and the exhaust component, serving as the main channels for airflow into and out of the cultivation chamber 2. The air inlet humidification component integrates ventilation regulation and humidification functions. The drive component acts as a power and control system, used to synchronously drive the adjustment plate 5 to move linearly to change its relative distance to the vent 3, and to drive the two adjustment seats 4 to move synchronously towards or away from each other in the horizontal direction. The humidifying sponge 6 is made of highly absorbent, aging-resistant polyurethane open-cell foam material. A humidifying water tank 7, made of transparent acrylic or plastic, is located on top of the humidifying sponge 6, used to store clean water and continuously moisten the humidifying sponge 6 below through capillary action or gravity drip irrigation. When it is necessary to increase the ventilation volume and assist humidification, the drive component drives the adjustment plate 5 to move away from the vent 3, thereby increasing the cross-sectional area of ​​the airflow channel; at the same time, it drives the two adjustment seats 4 to move away from each other, stretching the humidifying sponge 6 sandwiched between them. The stretching effect reduces the thickness of the sponge, lowering the resistance to airflow and making air intake smoother. Simultaneously, it significantly increases the effective contact surface area between the sponge and the flowing air, thereby greatly improving moisture evaporation efficiency and achieving efficient and uniform humidification. Conversely, when it's necessary to reduce airflow and humidification intensity, the opposite operation is performed.

[0034] like Figure 10 As shown, the adjusting seat 4 is perpendicular to the vent 3, and a retractable connecting piece 8 is connected between the outer side of the adjusting seat 4 and the vent 3. The humidifying sponge 6 is detachably connected to the adjusting seat 4, and the humidifying sponge 6 is simultaneously connected to all adjusting seats 4 in the same vertical direction.

[0035] The adjusting seat 4 is a long strip plate perpendicular to the plane of the vent 3 to ensure effective pulling of the humidifying sponge 6 during movement. To improve sealing and accommodate the movement of the adjusting seat 4, a connecting piece 8 is connected between the side of the adjusting seat 4 near the edge of the vent 3 and the inner wall of the vent 3. This connecting piece 8 is preferably made of waterproof, flexible rubber or silicone corrugated material, which ensures relative sealing to prevent airflow short circuits without hindering the reciprocating movement of the adjusting seat 4. The humidifying sponge 6 is fixed to the inner side of the two adjusting seats 4 by detachable connection methods such as slots, Velcro, or bolts, facilitating regular cleaning or replacement and convenient maintenance. In the same vertical direction (i.e., the same column), the humidifying sponges 6 in all the vents 3 of the cultivation chambers 2 are connected as one unit, that is, all the adjusting seats 4 in the column are connected by a single long strip of sponge. In this way, by driving the drive component at the top of the column, the state of the humidifying sponges 6 of all the cultivation chambers 2 in the entire column can be controlled synchronously, realizing batch and unified control.

[0036] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a fixing seat is provided on the outside of the cultivation bin 2, and the fixing seat is used to fix the drive component; The drive assembly includes a drive rod 9 and two drive motors 10. The output shaft of each drive motor 10 is equipped with a drive screw 11. One end of the drive screw 11 passes through the cultivation chamber 2 and is threadedly connected to the adjusting plate 5. One of the drive screws 11 is equipped with a drive worm gear 12. The drive rod 9 is equipped with a connecting worm wheel, which is connected to the drive worm gear 12. The drive rod 9 is threadedly connected to two adjusting seats 4.

[0037] The drive rod 9 is a positive and negative threaded rod, and the two adjusting seats 4 are respectively connected to the positive thread section and the negative thread section of the drive rod 9.

[0038] A mounting base is welded or bolted to the outer wall of the cultivation chamber 2. The drive motor 10 is preferably a low-speed, high-torque stepper motor or servo motor (such as a 42-stepper motor), and its output shaft is connected to a drive screw 11 via a coupling. The drive screw 11 is horizontally positioned, with its front end passing through a bearing seat on the side wall of the cultivation chamber 2, and its end connected to the adjusting plate 5 via a threaded pair. Therefore, when the drive motor 10 rotates in both directions, the drive screw 11 rotates, which in turn drives the adjusting plate 5 to move linearly along its axis, thus moving it closer to or away from the ventilation opening 3.

[0039] The horizontally placed drive rod 9 is supported at both ends by bearings, connecting the worm gear and the drive worm 12 to form a worm gear transmission pair. The worm gear transmission has self-locking properties, ensuring the stability of the adjusting seat 4 and preventing displacement due to airflow impact or vibration. The key point is that the drive rod 9 is a reverse-threaded screw, meaning one end has a left-hand thread and the other a right-hand thread. The two adjusting seats 4 each contain a nut block that matches the thread of the drive rod 9; one connects to the right-hand thread section, and the other to the reverse-thread section. Therefore, when the drive screw 11 rotates, the drive worm 12 rotates, driving the connecting worm gear and drive rod 9 to rotate, the two adjusting seats 4 move synchronously towards or away from each other through the action of the reverse threads, achieving control over the stretching and relaxing of the humidifying sponge 6.

[0040] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the adjusting plate 5 is arranged parallel to the end of the cultivation bin 2, and the two ends of the adjusting plate 5 are bent toward the vent 3 to form limiting parts, and the two limiting parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the vent 3.

[0041] The main body of the adjusting plate 5 is arranged parallel to the end plane of the cultivation bin 2 to evenly block or open the ventilation openings 3. To ensure the stability and guidance of the adjusting plate 5 during movement, limiting parts are formed by stamping or welding at both ends of the adjusting plate 5 towards the ventilation openings 3. These two limiting parts are located on the left and right sides of the ventilation openings 3, respectively.

[0042] like Figure 12 As shown, the cultivation bin 2 includes a cultivation tray and a supplementary lighting top plate. The supplementary lighting top plate is a light guide plate, and a supplementary light 13 is configured at one end of the supplementary lighting top plate. One end of the supplemental lighting top plate is fixedly connected to the cultivation tray, and the other end of the supplemental lighting top plate is rotatably connected to a cover.

[0043] The cultivation chamber 2 is a container that directly holds the straw mushroom substrate. It includes a bottom cultivation tray and an upper supplementary lighting plate. The cultivation tray can be made of porous frosted plastic or metal mesh to facilitate drainage and ventilation. The supplementary lighting plate is designed as a light guide plate, preferably made of frosted polycarbonate (PC) or acrylic (PMMA) board, with light-scattering dots designed on its inner surface. A supplementary light 13 is embedded at one end of the supplementary lighting plate. Low-heat LED light strips (color temperature 4000-5000K, adjustable light intensity) can be selected. The light is converted into uniform and soft diffused light by the light guide plate, meeting the low light requirements for the growth of straw mushroom fruiting bodies while avoiding localized strong light or hot spots. One end of the supplementary lighting plate is fixedly connected to the cultivation tray by a hinge, and the opposite end is rotatably connected to a cover by another set of hinges. The cover is equipped with a handle for easy opening of the cultivation chamber 2.

[0044] like Figure 10 and Figure 13 As shown, the exhaust assembly includes an exhaust box 14, and the side of the exhaust box 14 is provided with a plurality of air intakes 15 that communicate with the ventilation openings 3. An exhaust duct 16 is provided on the top of the exhaust box 14.

[0045] The exhaust system is responsible for the orderly discharge of humidified air from the cultivation chamber 2 after gas exchange with the straw mushrooms. The exhaust box 14 is typically made of galvanized steel or plastic. Several air intakes 15 are located on the side of the exhaust box 14 facing the cultivation rack 1. The number and position of these air intakes 15 correspond one-to-one with and are connected to the ventilation openings 3 at the other end of the cultivation rack 1, ensuring that the exhaust channels for each cultivation chamber 2 are independent and uniform. An upward-extending exhaust duct 16 is connected to the top of the exhaust box 14. An axial flow fan or centrifugal fan can be installed inside the exhaust duct 16 to centrally discharge exhaust gas to the outside of the device or guide it to the cucumber cultivation area for secondary use (e.g., to provide carbon dioxide). The height of the exhaust duct 16 can be adjusted as needed to facilitate air circulation.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, the cucumber cultivation section includes a climbing frame 17 and two cultivation boxes 18. The climbing frame 17 is an inverted U-shaped grid. The cultivation rack 1 is located inside the U-shaped grid. The bottom of the cultivation rack 1 is equipped with wheels. The two cultivation racks 1 are respectively located on both sides of the frame.

[0047] The climbing frame 17 is designed as an inverted U-shaped lattice structure, which can be constructed using lightweight aluminum alloy or PVC pipes, providing good support and light transmission. The cultivation rack 1 is placed entirely within the interior space of this U-shaped lattice. Braked casters are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cultivation rack 1. Two cultivation boxes 18 are long, narrow planting troughs made of food-grade HDPE, placed on the ground or supports on the outer sides of the U-shaped climbing frame 17, respectively, for growing cucumbers. The cucumber vines can climb upwards along the lattice of the climbing frame 17, naturally creating shade for the inner straw mushroom cultivation rack 1, simulating the dark environment required by straw mushrooms.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, the humidifying water tank 7 is connected to a water supply hose, and the cultivation rack 1 is equipped with a sensor module, which includes a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, and a light sensor.

[0049] To further enhance the automation level and environmental control accuracy of the device, the humidifying water tank 7 is connected to an external automatic water supply system or a timed water supply device via a flexible water supply hose (such as a food-grade silicone tube) to achieve automatic water replenishment. A sensor module is installed inside the cultivation rack 1. This module integrates at least a humidity sensor (such as a DHT22, measuring range 0-100%RH), a temperature sensor (which can be integrated into the DHT22 or use a DS18B20), and a light sensor (such as a BH1750). This is used to monitor key environmental parameters in the straw mushroom growth area in real time and feed the data back to the central controller. The controller can automatically control the start, stop, and direction of the drive motor 10, the on / off state and brightness of the supplemental lighting 13, and the speed of the exhaust fan according to a preset growth model, thereby achieving intelligent, closed-loop feedback control of the straw mushroom cultivation environment and ensuring optimal growth conditions at all times.

[0050] How to use: First, move the device to the predetermined position and lock the wheel brakes. In the straw mushroom cultivation section, lay sterilized substrate in each cultivation chamber 2 and inoculate with straw mushroom spawn. Fill the cucumber cultivation box 18 with substrate and transplant cucumber seedlings. Depending on the different growth stages of the straw mushrooms (e.g., mycelium growth stage, fruiting stage), control the opening of the regulating plate 5 of the air inlet humidification component and the stretching state of the humidifying sponge 6 via controller settings or manual adjustment to provide suitable airflow and humidity. Supplemental lighting 13 provides low-light illumination when needed. The sensor module continuously monitors the environment and can automatically adjust in conjunction with the actuators. Cucumber vines grow along the climbing frame 17, creating a shading environment for the straw mushrooms below. The exhaust system continuously operates to maintain fresh air. This device achieves efficient symbiotic cultivation of cucumbers and straw mushrooms, saving space, facilitating management, and improving yield and quality.

[0051] Choose a well-lit and well-ventilated location, and move the entire device or its components (separate the U-shaped climbing frame 17 for cucumber cultivation from the straw mushroom cultivation section) to the designated location.

[0052] After placing it stably, tighten the brake device on the bottom of the cultivation rack 1 to ensure that the device is stable and does not move during use.

[0053] Prepare and sterilize the straw mushroom-specific culture medium according to the conventional methods for straw mushroom cultivation. Open the supplemental lighting cover of each cultivation chamber 2, and spread the culture medium evenly on the cultivation tray. The thickness of the spread depends on the variety, usually 8-15 cm.

[0054] Evenly spread or sow the straw mushroom spawn on the substrate. After inoculation, close the lid of the supplemental lighting plate to create a relatively sealed initial environment for mycelial growth in cultivation chamber 2.

[0055] Fill the humidifying water tank 7 with clean water and check the water supply hose connection and automatic water replenishment system for proper functioning. Start the sensor module and central controller, and initialize the environmental parameter settings (e.g., initial target humidity >90% and temperature 28-32℃ during the bacterial growth period).

[0056] Fill the two cultivation boxes 18 with loose, fertile cultivation substrate (such as potting soil, coconut coir substrate, etc.). Transplant healthy cucumber seedlings into the cultivation boxes 18, with 2-4 seedlings per box depending on their length, maintaining a reasonable spacing between plants. Provide initial guidance for the cucumber vines, bringing them close to the grid of the U-shaped trellis 17.

[0057] During the mycelial growth stage, straw mushroom mycelium requires high humidity, suitable temperature, low light, and moderate ventilation. Based on feedback from the humidity sensor, the controller adjusts the opening of the humidification intake assembly's regulating plate 5 to a smaller position (reducing ventilation) via the drive component. Simultaneously, it adjusts the two regulating seats 4 to place the humidifying sponge 6 in a moderately stretched state, providing stable and gentle evaporative humidification. The supplemental lighting 13 remains off or at extremely low brightness. The exhaust fan operates at low speed, maintaining minimal air exchange.

[0058] During the fruiting period, as the mycelium fully colonizes the substrate, environmental requirements change. Increased ventilation, high humidity, and weak light stimulation are needed. At this time, the controller instructs the drive components to increase the distance between the adjusting plate 5 and the vent 3 to increase airflow; simultaneously, it drives the two adjusting seats 4 further away from each other, strongly stretching the humidifying sponge 6 and allowing its fibers to expand. This ensures a sufficient supply of fresh air to reduce carbon dioxide concentration and promote fruiting body differentiation. Furthermore, the increased surface area and thinner thickness of the stretched sponge allow for more efficient moisture transport, achieving improved ventilation without reducing humidity; in fact, it enhances humidification uniformity and efficiency, resolving the conflict between ventilation and humidification. The supplemental lighting 13 activates according to a set time or light sensor feedback, providing soft, diffused light. The exhaust fan correspondingly increases its speed, creating a good airflow circulation with the incoming air.

[0059] Cucumbers are managed with conventional water and fertilizer methods during their growth period. Their vines climb upwards along the U-shaped trellis 17, and their lush foliage naturally forms a shading barrier for the inner straw mushroom cultivation rack 1, effectively reducing unnecessary light intensity and temperature fluctuations in the straw mushroom cultivation area, creating the "dark, warm" microenvironment preferred by straw mushrooms. Simultaneously, the carbon dioxide released by the straw mushrooms' respiration can be partially utilized by the surrounding cucumber plants, promoting their photosynthesis.

[0060] After the straw mushroom fruiting bodies mature, open the lid of the corresponding cultivation chamber 2 for harvesting. After harvesting, water can be added or the substrate surface can be tidied up as needed, and the controller will adjust the environmental parameters back to settings conducive to mycelial recovery. Cucumber fruits are harvested in stages. After one production cycle, the substrate in cultivation box 18 and cultivation chamber 2 can be easily replaced for the next round of planting.

[0061] Throughout the cultivation process, the integrated sensor modules (humidity, temperature, and light) work continuously, uploading real-time data to the central controller. The controller compares the data with preset ideal parameter models for each growth stage and automatically adjusts the operating status of the drive motor 10, supplemental lighting 13, and exhaust fan through algorithms. This achieves closed-loop feedback and intelligent, precise control of the environment, significantly reducing manual intervention and ensuring that the crop is always in optimal growth conditions.

[0062] This invention addresses the technical bottlenecks in existing facility agriculture, such as low space utilization, extensive environmental control for single crop cultivation, and the difficulty in efficiently cultivating light-loving and shade-loving crops together. It proposes a cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device that integrates spatial, structural, and control innovations.

[0063] A complementary vertical spatial layout of "outer climbing (cucumber) - inner shelf (straw mushroom)" is adopted. By placing the cucumber cultivation section on the periphery of the multi-layer straw mushroom cultivation shelf 1, a physical symbiotic unit is constructed. The cucumber utilizes the upper space and light, while the straw mushroom utilizes the internal three-dimensional shaded space. The two do not interfere with each other spatially, but they benefit each other in terms of microclimate (cucumber provides shade, straw mushroom produces moisture and CO2), achieving a doubling of productivity and resource utilization efficiency per unit area of ​​land.

[0064] The air intake humidification component links the airflow regulation mechanism and the humidification actuator through a drive component for coordinated control. This achieves dynamic decoupling and coordinated regulation of the two key environmental factors, "ventilation" and "humidification." Through the linkage mode of "opening the vents 3 times and stretching the humidifying sponge 6 times," the effective evaporation area of ​​the humidification medium is increased simultaneously and actively when high ventilation is required. This enables precise matching of various modes such as "strong ventilation and strong humidification" or "weak ventilation and weak humidification," and can finely respond to the differentiated needs of straw mushrooms for wind speed and humidity gradients at different physiological stages (mycelium growth period, primordia formation period, and fruiting period).

[0065] The above-described specific embodiments are merely specific examples of the present invention. The patent protection scope of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the product form and style of the above-described specific embodiments. Any cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device that conforms to the claims of the present invention and any appropriate changes or modifications made thereto by a person skilled in the art should fall within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shared cultivation device for cucumbers and straw mushrooms, comprising a cucumber cultivation section and a straw mushroom cultivation section, wherein the cucumber cultivation section is disposed outside the straw mushroom cultivation section, characterized in that: The straw mushroom cultivation section includes a cultivation rack (1), and several cultivation chambers (2) are arranged along the height direction of the cultivation rack (1). At both ends of the length direction of the cultivation rack (1), an air inlet humidification component and an exhaust component are respectively provided. The cultivation chamber (2) has ventilation openings (3) at both ends. The air inlet humidification component includes a drive component set outside the ventilation opening (3), two adjustment seats (4) set inside the ventilation opening (3), and an adjustment plate (5) set inside the ventilation opening (3). The drive component is used to drive the adjustment plate (5) to move closer to or away from the ventilation opening (3), and the two adjustment seats (4) move closer to or away from each other synchronously. A humidifying sponge (6) is connected between the two adjustment seats (4). A humidifying water tank (7) is arranged on the top of the humidifying sponge (6). When the two adjustment seats (4) move away from each other, the humidifying sponge (6) is stretched, increasing the air intake of the stretched sponge. When the adjustment plate (5) moves away from the ventilation opening (3), the air volume of the ventilation opening (3) increases.

2. The cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting seat (4) is perpendicular to the vent (3). A retractable connecting piece (8) is connected between the outer side of the adjusting seat (4) and the vent (3). The humidifying sponge (6) is detachably connected to the adjusting seat (4). The humidifying sponge (6) is connected to all adjusting seats (4) in the same vertical direction.

3. The cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing seat is provided on the outside of the cultivation bin (2), and the fixing seat is used to fix the drive component; The drive assembly includes a drive rod (9) and two drive motors (10). The output shaft of the drive motor (10) is equipped with a drive screw (11). One end of the drive screw (11) passes through the cultivation bin (2) and is threadedly connected to the adjustment plate (5). One of the drive screws (11) is equipped with a drive worm (12). The drive rod (9) is equipped with a connecting worm wheel. The connecting worm wheel is connected to the drive worm (12). The drive rod (9) is threadedly connected to two adjustment seats (4).

4. The cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive rod (9) is a positive and negative threaded rod, and the two adjusting seats (4) are respectively connected to the positive thread section and the negative thread section of the drive rod (9).

5. The cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting plate (5) is arranged parallel to the end of the cultivation bin (2). Both ends of the adjusting plate (5) are bent toward the vent (3) to form a limiting part. The two limiting parts are respectively arranged on both sides of the vent (3).

6. The cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cultivation bin (2) includes a cultivation tray and a supplementary lighting top plate. The supplementary lighting top plate is a light guide plate, and a supplementary light (13) is provided at one end of the supplementary lighting top plate. One end of the supplemental lighting top plate is fixedly connected to the cultivation tray, and the other end of the supplemental lighting top plate is rotatably connected to a cover.

7. The cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exhaust assembly includes an exhaust box (14), and the side of the exhaust box (14) is provided with a plurality of air intakes (15) that communicate with the ventilation openings (3). The top of the exhaust box (14) is provided with an exhaust duct (16).

8. The cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cucumber cultivation section includes a climbing frame (17) and two cultivation boxes (18). The climbing frame (17) is an inverted U-shaped grid. The cultivation rack (1) is located inside the U-shaped grid. The bottom of the cultivation rack (1) is equipped with wheels. The two cultivation racks (1) are located on both sides of the frame.

9. The cucumber and straw mushroom co-cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The humidifying water tank (7) is connected to a water supply hose, and the cultivation rack (1) is equipped with a sensor module, which includes a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor and a light sensor.

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