A seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device

Abstract

This application discloses an integrated seedling cultivation and transplanting device, relating to the technical field of seedling cultivation devices. It includes a support frame and transplanting pots placed on the support frame. Each transplanting pot comprises a first half-shell, a second half-shell, and a hinged base plate between them. A flipping pivot is rotatably mounted on the top of the hinged base plate. One half-shell is fixedly connected to the flipping pivot, and the other half-shell is rotatably connected. A vertical spiral conveying shaft is rotatably provided on the inner side of the hinged base plate, and the flipping pivot is driven by a bevel gear set. During transplanting, the half-shell fixedly connected to the flipping pivot can drive the flipping pivot to rotate, which in turn drives the vertical spiral conveying shaft to rotate via the bevel gear set, applying a downward pushing force to the soil ball. Simultaneously, the two half-shells open, and the soil ball falls into the planting pit through the guide cover. This allows for rapid transplanting with a simple "flip and detach" action. The device is compact, easy to operate, effectively protects the integrity of the soil ball, and improves transplanting efficiency and survival rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of seedling cultivation devices, and more specifically, to an integrated device for seedling cultivation and transplanting. Background Technology

[0002] Seedling cultivation and transplanting are crucial steps in agricultural and forestry production, and the quality of transplanting directly affects the survival rate and growth quality of seedlings. Currently, seedling transplanting mainly adopts the process of "container cultivation - manual or mechanical removal from pots - planting in pits." However, the removal from pots has long suffered from technical bottlenecks such as low efficiency, high root damage rate, and easy disintegration of the soil ball, which has become one of the important factors restricting the improvement of the level of mechanization in transplanting.

[0003] There are two main types of existing seedling containers: one type is the traditional plastic seedling pot or tray, which has a one-piece cup structure. When transplanting, the seedlings and soil balls need to be manually pulled out or poured out of the container. This method is cumbersome and labor-intensive. In addition, the roots are easily damaged and the soil balls are broken due to pulling or shaking during the removal process, which seriously affects the survival rate of transplanting. According to statistics, manual transplanting is time-consuming and labor-intensive, accounting for about 60% of the total production cost. The other type is the detachable seedling container that has emerged in recent years, such as the transplanting pot with a split structure design. It has an openable bottom plate or a movable door on the side to facilitate the removal of the soil balls. However, this type of structure often requires multiple steps to complete the removal, and the improvement in operational efficiency is limited. In addition, some solutions have problems such as easy loss of parts and insufficient structural stability.

[0004] In the field of mechanized transplanting, some split-type structures have been applied to the design of seedling cups for transplanters. For example, existing technologies have proposed seedling cups for transplanters with a split-type mechanism on both sides at the bottom, which can make the seedlings fall into the center of the seedling cup in the center and avoid the seedlings being thrown at an angle. In addition, there are solutions involving transplanting devices that use a clamping mechanism to remove the seedlings and use a mechanism shape transformation to open and close the transplanting hole.

[0005] However, these solutions mainly focus on structural optimization of the seedling cups or clamps themselves, and have not yet addressed the systematic improvement of the entire process of seedling containers from cultivation to removal from the pot. They also have not solved the problem of adhesion between the soil ball and the container wall. In other words, in the existing technology, whether it is manual removal from the pot or mechanically assisted removal from the pot, there is a lack of means to apply an active pushing force to the soil ball, which makes it difficult for the soil ball to separate smoothly from the container wall when the soil moisture is high or the root system is well developed.

[0006] In view of the above problems, this application provides an integrated device for seedling cultivation and transplanting. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this application provides an integrated device for seedling cultivation and transplanting.

[0008] The integrated seedling cultivation and transplanting device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] A seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device includes: a support frame on which at least one conical positioning socket is provided;

[0010] The split transplanting pot can be detachably placed in the conical positioning socket. The transplanting pot includes a first half shell, a second half shell, and a hinged seat plate disposed at the connection between the two. A flipping pivot is rotatably mounted on the top of the hinged seat plate. The first half shell and the second half shell are connected on the same flipping pivot, one of which is fixedly connected and the other is rotatably connected.

[0011] A vertical spiral conveying shaft is rotatably provided on the inner side of the hinged seat plate, and the flipping pivot is connected to the vertical spiral conveying shaft through a bevel gear set.

[0012] Manual grips are also installed on the first half-shell and the second half-shell;

[0013] When the operator drives the half-shell, which is fixedly connected to the flipping pivot, to flip around the flipping pivot using the manual grip, the half-shell drives the flipping pivot to rotate. The flipping pivot drives the vertical spiral conveying shaft to rotate through the bevel gear set, thereby pushing the soil ball in the transplanting pot to detach downwards.

[0014] Beneficial effects: By setting one of the two half-shells to be fixedly connected to the flipping pivot and the other to be rotatably connected to the flipping pivot, the operator only needs to flip the fixed half-shell outward to simultaneously drive the flipping pivot to rotate. This, in turn, drives the vertical spiral conveyor shaft to rotate through the bevel gear set, achieving the linkage between "flipping and removing from the pot" and "spiral pushing". No additional power source is required, making the operation simple and efficient. Moreover, when the vertical spiral conveyor shaft rotates, the spiral pushing blades apply a downward axial pushing force to the soil ball, which can actively overcome the adhesion between the soil ball and the inner wall of the pot. This effectively solves the problem of soil balls sticking to the pot wall and being difficult to remove when the soil moisture is high or the root system is well developed, achieving a rapid transplanting effect of "one flip and it's off".

[0015] In some embodiments, a protective cover is also installed on the top inner side of the hinged seat plate, the bevel gear set is disposed inside the protective cover, and one end of the flipping pivot and one end of the vertical spiral conveying shaft both extend into the protective cover and are connected to the bevel gear set for transmission.

[0016] Beneficial effects: The protective cover encloses the bevel gear set inside, which on the one hand prevents the cultivation substrate, dust or moisture from entering the meshing parts of the bevel gear set, avoiding gear wear or jamming, and ensuring the reliability and service life of the transmission; on the other hand, as a closed shell, the protective cover can be filled with grease to continuously lubricate the bevel gear set, reduce gear meshing noise and improve transmission efficiency.

[0017] In some embodiments, pivot supports are installed on both the first and second half-shells, and each pivot support extends to the outside of the hinge seat plate and is fitted onto the flip pivot.

[0018] Wherein, the pivot support on the half-shell that is fixedly connected to the flip pivot is fixedly connected to the flip pivot, and the pivot support on the half-shell that is rotatably connected to the flip pivot is rotatably connected to the flip pivot;

[0019] Beneficial effects: By connecting the half-shell to the flipping pivot through the pivot support, the power transmission path between the half-shell and the flipping pivot is clear and reliable. The fixedly connected pivot support can effectively transmit the flipping torque of the half-shell to the flipping pivot, while the rotatably connected pivot support ensures that the other half-shell is not interfered with by the pivot rotation during the flipping process, so that the two half-shells can flip independently without interfering with each other, thereby ensuring the stability of the linkage process and the smoothness of operation.

[0020] In some embodiments, the bottom of the first half-shell and the second half-shell are also connected to an inverted conical outlet cover. The outlet cover is composed of two parts, each of which has an inclined, inwardly tapering conical wall. When the two parts are joined together, the conical walls together form a funnel-shaped structure that gradually narrows from top to bottom. The inner wall of the funnel-shaped structure is used to guide the soil ball to gather along its conical surface to the bottom center position when the soil ball falls.

[0021] Beneficial effects: When the soil ball is removed from the transplanting pot, the inverted cone-shaped guide can use the inclined surface of the cone to gradually gather the soil ball to the bottom center, so that the soil ball falls vertically into the planting pit from the bottom outlet. This prevents the soil ball from shifting, turning over or scattering during the removal process, ensuring that the soil ball enters the planting pit in its intact form, thereby protecting the seedling roots from damage and improving the transplant survival rate.

[0022] In some embodiments, the bottom center of the drain cover is provided with several water-permeable holes to drain excess water from the transplanting pot;

[0023] Beneficial effects: During the cultivation period, the drainage holes can drain excess water from the transplanting pot in a timely manner, preventing waterlogging and root rot, and ensuring the normal respiration and growth of the seedling roots. At the same time, the diameter of the drainage holes is limited to a diameter smaller than that of the seedling roots, achieving the function of "water permeable but not root permeable". This prevents the roots from being pulled out of the holes during the cultivation process and being broken during transplanting. It can take into account both the drainage and aeration needs during the cultivation period and the root protection needs during the transplanting period.

[0024] In some embodiments, sealing elastic strips are provided at the edges where the first half-shell and the second half-shell are joined together, and at the edges where the two parts of the outlet cover are joined together, to prevent soil particles from leaking out from the joint gaps when the shell is joined together.

[0025] Beneficial effects: When the two half-shells are closed, the sealing elastic strip is pressed tightly at the joint, producing elastic compression deformation, which completely seals the gap. This effectively prevents the cultivation substrate particles from leaking out of the gap during watering or drainage, and also avoids abnormal seepage of water from the gap, thereby ensuring the stability and cleanliness of the cultivation environment.

[0026] In some embodiments, a plurality of elastic abutment members are provided on the inner wall of the conical positioning socket. When the transplanting pot is embedded in the conical positioning socket, the elastic abutment members elastically abut against the outer wall of the transplanting pot to keep the first half-shell and the second half-shell in a closed state.

[0027] The elastic abutment is a plurality of elastic strips arranged circumferentially along the inner wall of the conical positioning socket, and each elastic strip extends along the generatrix direction of the conical positioning socket;

[0028] Beneficial effects: The conical positioning socket provides automatic centering for the transplanter pot through its conical inner wall, allowing the transplanter pot to automatically center itself after being placed in. At the same time, the elastic abutment component generates elastic deformation when the transplanter pot is inserted and applies radial clamping force to the transplanter pot. This clamping force includes a component force pointing towards the hinge seat plate, thereby pressing the two half shells into a closed state. Reliable closure during cultivation can be achieved without the need for additional locking structures on the transplanter pot, which can simplify the structure of the transplanter pot and reduce manufacturing costs. Multiple elastic strips extend along the generatrix direction and are evenly arranged circumferentially, which can ensure the uniformity of clamping force and prevent the transplanter pot from tilting or deforming due to uneven force.

[0029] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the transplanting pot and the inner wall of the conical positioning socket are in a mutually adaptable conical fit relationship. The transplanting pot is wedge-fixed in the conical positioning socket by overcoming the elastic force of the elastic abutment by rotating circumferentially and pressing downward, and is taken out from the conical positioning socket by rotating in the opposite direction and pulling upward.

[0030] Beneficial effects: The "screw-in to lock, screw-out to unlock" operation method makes it extremely convenient to pick up and put down the transplanting pots, which can be done without the aid of tools. The conical surface fit means that the more the transplanting pot is pressed down, the tighter it becomes, i.e., "the more you press, the tighter it gets," which ensures the positioning stability of the transplanting pots during cultivation. At the same time, the friction generated by the elastic abutment when the transplanting pot is screwed out helps to release the transplanting pot from the wedge-tight state, making picking up and putting down the pots smooth. Compared with the traditional slot structure, the elastic abutment combined with the conical surface positioning method of this application will not cause blockage or positioning failure due to soil particles entering the slot, and has higher reliability in long-term use. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support frame of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transplanting pot being fixed in the conical positioning socket of this application;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transplanting pot structure of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transplanting pot in the inverted and open state of this application;

[0035] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the transplanting pot used in this application;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hinged support plate of this application;

[0037] Figure 7 This application Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the middle part of the structure.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support frame; 101. Conical positioning socket; 102. Elastic abutment component;

[0039] 2. Transplanting pot; 201. First half-shell; 202. Second half-shell; 203. Hinge seat plate; 204. Pivot support; 205. Tilting pivot; 206. Vertical spiral conveyor shaft; 207. Bevel gear set; 208. Protective cover; 209. Outlet cover; 210. Water permeable hole; 211. Manual grip. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 7 This application will be described in further detail.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "thickness," "upper," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0042] It should be noted that the accompanying drawings are schematic and not to scale. For clarity and convenience, the relative dimensions and proportions of the parts shown in the drawings have been exaggerated or reduced in size; any dimensions are merely exemplary and not limiting. Furthermore, the same reference numerals are used for the same structures, elements, or fittings appearing in more than two drawings to indicate similar features.

[0043] Reference Figures 1 to 2 As shown, a seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device of this application includes a support frame 1 and a split transplanting pot 2;

[0044] In this embodiment, the support frame 1 serves as the support base for the entire device, providing a platform for placing and positioning the transplanting pots 2. The support frame 1 is provided with at least one conical positioning socket 101, which is used to accommodate and position the transplanting pots 2. Each conical positioning socket 101 is evenly arranged along the upper surface of the support frame 1, forming an array-like workstation layout, which facilitates batch operations.

[0045] Preferably, the number of conical positioning sockets 101 is set according to actual production needs. For example, 9, 12 or 16 conical positioning sockets 101 can be arranged in a matrix on the support frame 1, and the center distance between each conical positioning socket 101 is kept consistent to ensure that the transplanting pots 2 are neatly arranged after placement, which is convenient for operators to pick up and put down.

[0046] Reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the split transplanting pot 2 can be placed separately in the conical positioning socket 101. The transplanting pot 2 has a conical structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The taper of its outer wall matches the taper of the inner wall of the conical positioning socket 101, and the two form a conical surface fit relationship, so that the transplanting pot 2 can be automatically centered after being placed in the conical positioning socket 101.

[0047] In this embodiment of the application, the transplanting pot 2 includes a first half-shell 201, a second half-shell 202, and a hinged seat plate 203 disposed at the connection between the two. The hinged seat plate 203 is arranged vertically at the joint surface of the first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202, serving as the core connecting skeleton of the transplanting pot 2. The first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202 are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the hinged seat plate 203.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202 are both injection molded or cast from plastic or lightweight alloy materials. After being assembled together, they form a cultivation cavity for containing the soil ball. The cultivation cavity is cone-shaped with a larger top and a smaller bottom, so that the soil ball can move smoothly downwards when removed from the pot.

[0049] Reference Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the top of the hinged seat plate 203 is provided with a horizontally through mounting hole (not labeled in the figure). The flip pivot 205 is rotatably supported in the mounting hole by bearings or bushings and extends to both sides of the hinged seat plate 203.

[0050] In this embodiment, pivot supports 204 are fixedly installed on both the first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202. Each pivot support 204 extends to the outside of the hinge seat plate 203 and is fitted onto the flip pivot 205. The pivot support 204 and the corresponding half-shell are preferably integrally formed to ensure connection strength.

[0051] In this embodiment of the application, one of the first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202 is fixedly connected to the flip pivot 205, and the other is rotatably connected to the flip pivot 205.

[0052] Specifically, the pivot support 204 on the half-shell fixedly connected to the flip pivot 205 is fixedly connected to the flip pivot 205 by means of key connection, welding or integral molding, so that the half-shell and the flip pivot 205 form a synchronous rotation relationship.

[0053] The pivot support 204 on the half-shell that is rotatably connected to the flip pivot 205 is rotatably engaged with the flip pivot 205 through a bearing or sliding bushing, so that the half-shell can rotate freely around the flip pivot 205 without causing the pivot to rotate.

[0054] Reference Figures 1 to 5As shown, a protective cover 208 is installed on the inner top of the hinge seat plate 203. The protective cover 208 is a hollow box-shaped shell, which is fixed to the hinge seat plate 203 by bolts or buckles. The bevel gear set 207 is set inside the protective cover 208, and one end of the flip pivot 205 extends into the protective cover 208. The upper end of the vertical screw conveyor shaft 206 also extends into the protective cover 208. The flip pivot 205 is connected to the vertical screw conveyor shaft 206 through the bevel gear set 207.

[0055] Specifically, the bevel gear set 207 preferably adopts a pair of bevel gears with orthogonal axes. The driving bevel gear is fixedly installed at one end of the flipping pivot 205 extending into the cover 208, and the driven bevel gear is fixedly installed at the upper end of the vertical screw conveyor shaft 206. The gear ratio of the driving bevel gear and the driven bevel gear can be set according to actual needs, for example, a gear ratio of 1:1.5 or 1:2, to adjust the transmission ratio between the flipping angle and the screw pushing amount.

[0056] In this embodiment, the protective cover 208 is also filled with grease (such as lithium-based grease) to lubricate the meshing parts of the bevel gear set 207, reduce gear wear, and extend service life.

[0057] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the vertical spiral conveying shaft 206 extends vertically along the inner side of the hinge seat plate 203 into the cultivation chamber of the transplanting pot 2. The upper end of the vertical spiral conveying shaft 206 is rotatably supported on the bottom wall of the protective cover 208, and its lower end is rotatably supported on the lower part of the hinge seat plate 203 through a bearing seat (not labeled in the figure) to ensure the coaxiality and stability of the vertical spiral conveying shaft 206 during rotation.

[0058] The vertical spiral conveying shaft 206 includes a shaft and spiral pushing blades installed on the outer periphery of the shaft. The spiral pushing blades extend spirally along the axial direction of the shaft. The two adopt an integral molding structure. In addition, a gap of 5mm to 15mm is maintained between the outer diameter of the spiral pushing blades and the inner diameter of the cultivation chamber. On the one hand, this ensures that the spiral pushing blades do not interfere with the inner wall of the semi-shell when rotating, and on the other hand, it ensures that the pushing blades can apply sufficient pushing force to the soil clump.

[0059] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, manual grips 211 are respectively installed on the outer walls of the first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202. The manual grips 211 are preferably U-shaped handles or L-shaped handles, with both ends fixedly connected to the outer wall surface of the half-shell. The outer surface of the manual grips 211 is preferably provided with anti-slip textures or covered with rubber anti-slip sleeves to increase the friction when the operator holds the grip and prevent the hand from slipping during operation.

[0060] The following combination Figures 1 to 7The working principle of the transplanting pot 2's flipping and lifting mechanism is explained in detail:

[0061] When transplanting is needed, the operator takes the transplanting pot 2 containing the seedling from the conical positioning socket 101 and moves it above the planting pit. The operator holds the two manual grips 211 with both hands and pulls the two half shells outward at the same time.

[0062] In the process of flipping outward, the half-shell fixedly connected to the flipping pivot 205 drives the flipping pivot 205 to rotate synchronously. The rotation of the flipping pivot 205 is transmitted to the vertical spiral conveying shaft 206 through the bevel gear set 207, and the spiral pushing blades apply a downward axial pushing force to the soil ball.

[0063] At the same time, the half-shell, which is rotatably connected to the flipping pivot 205, is flipped in the opposite direction around the flipping pivot 205 by the operator's other hand, and the two together open the transplanting pot 2.

[0064] After the two semi-shells flip outwards and open, the soil clump separates from the inner wall of the semi-shells and detaches from the bottom outlet under the combined action of its own weight and the downward pushing force of the spiral pusher blades.

[0065] In this embodiment, the transmission ratio of the bevel gear set 207 between the flipping pivot 205 and the vertical spiral conveying shaft 206 is designed such that when the operator flips the half-shell outward by about 30° to 60°, the vertical spiral conveying shaft 206 completes about 2 to 3 rotations, and the spiral pushing blades apply sufficient downward pushing stroke to the soil ball to ensure that the soil ball is completely detached from the pot.

[0066] Reference Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202 are respectively fixedly connected to two parts of the outlet cover 209. The outlet cover 209 is located at the bottom outlet of the cultivation chamber and serves as a guide channel after the soil ball is separated from the transplanting pot 2.

[0067] The outlet cover 209 is generally inverted cone shape, that is, a funnel-shaped structure that gradually narrows from top to bottom. Specifically, each of the two parts of the outlet cover 209 has an inclined, inwardly narrowing conical wall. When the two parts of the outlet cover 209 are closed, the conical walls of the two parts of the outlet cover 209 together enclose an outlet channel that gradually narrows from top to bottom. The angle between the conical wall and the vertical direction is preferably 15° to 45°. Within this angle range, the conical wall can effectively gather and guide the soil clump without causing the soil clump to get stuck due to excessive cone size.

[0068] In this embodiment, the upper inner diameter of the outlet cover 209 is consistent with the bottom inner diameter of the transplanting pot 2, and the lower inner diameter of the outlet cover 209 is smaller than the upper inner diameter. The lower inner diameter is preferably 50mm to 120mm, so that the soil ball falls from the bottom outlet of the outlet cover 209 into the predetermined planting pit.

[0069] When the soil ball detaches downward from the cultivation chamber of the transplanting pot 2, it first enters the inverted conical channel of the outlet cover 209. Under the guidance of the conical wall, the soil ball is gradually gathered to the bottom center position, and then falls vertically into the planting pit from the bottom outlet, thus avoiding the soil ball from shifting or scattering.

[0070] In this embodiment of the application, a plurality of water-permeable holes 210 are also provided at the bottom center of the outlet cover 209. The water-permeable holes 210 are circular through holes that penetrate the bottom wall of the outlet cover 209 and are used to drain excess water from the transplanting pot 2. The water-permeable holes 210 are evenly distributed around the bottom circumference of the outlet cover 209.

[0071] In this embodiment of the application, the diameter of the permeable hole 210 is 2mm to 8mm. Within this diameter range, the permeable hole 210 can ensure the smooth drainage of excess water during cultivation to prevent root rot, and can also effectively prevent the seedling roots from extending outward through the permeable hole 210.

[0072] Specifically, during the seedling cultivation process, the root system grows in the substrate, and its diameter is usually greater than 2mm. The diameter of the permeable hole 210 is set to be smaller than the average diameter of the seedling root system, so as to achieve the function of "water permeable but not root permeable" by utilizing the physical limitation of the hole diameter itself, and to prevent the root system from being pulled apart during transplanting after it emerges from the hole.

[0073] Furthermore, sealing elastic strips are provided at the edges where the first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202 are joined together, and at the edges where the two parts of the outlet cover 209 are joined together.

[0074] In this embodiment, the sealing elastic strip can be made of rubber or silicone, and its cross-section is semi-circular or rectangular. It is continuously arranged along the extension direction of the splicing edge. The sealing elastic strip is fixed to the edge groove of the half shell and the outlet half cover by adhesive or embedding.

[0075] When assembled, the sealing elastic strip is pressed between the two halves of the shell and at the joint between the two outlet halves, resulting in elastic compression deformation, thereby sealing the joint gap and effectively preventing soil particles or water from leaking out from the joint gap during the cultivation process.

[0076] Reference Figure 2As shown, a plurality of elastic abutment members 102 are provided on the inner wall of the conical positioning socket 101. The elastic abutment members 102 are used to elastically abut against the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2. When the transplanting pot 2 is inserted into the conical positioning socket 101, the elastic abutment members 102 generate elastic deformation and apply clamping force to the transplanting pot 2, thereby keeping the first half shell 201 and the second half shell 202 in a closed state.

[0077] In this embodiment, the elastic abutment 102 consists of multiple elastic strips arranged circumferentially along the inner wall of the conical positioning socket 101. Each elastic strip extends along the generatrix of the conical positioning socket 101, that is, the length direction of each elastic strip is parallel to the axial direction of the conical positioning socket 101. The number of elastic strips is preferably 6 to 10, and they are evenly distributed circumferentially along the inner wall of the conical positioning socket 101 to ensure that a uniform radial clamping force is applied to the transplanting pot 2.

[0078] Specifically, the elastic abutment 102 is made of rubber material, and its cross-section is semi-circular, rectangular or trapezoidal. The surface facing the center of the conical positioning socket 101 is arc-shaped so as to form good contact with the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2. The thickness of the elastic abutment 102, i.e. the radial dimension along the conical positioning socket 101, is preferably 3mm to 10mm. Within this thickness range, the elastic abutment 102 can generate sufficient elastic deformation to provide clamping force, and will not affect the placement of the transplanting pot 2 due to excessive thickness.

[0079] The Shore hardness of the elastic abutment 102 is preferably 40A to 70A. Within this hardness range, the elastic abutment 102 has moderate elasticity, which can provide a stable clamping force to the transplanting pot 2 without damaging the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2 due to excessive hardness.

[0080] Based on the above structure, the transplanting pot 2 and the conical positioning socket 101 are matched as follows:

[0081] When the operator places the transplanting pot 2 into the conical positioning socket 101, the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2 first forms line contact with each elastic abutment member 102. As the operator continues to press down on the transplanting pot 2 and rotates it, the elastic abutment member 102 is squeezed by the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2 and undergoes elastic deformation, changing from the initial line contact state to a surface contact state that fits against the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2. At this time, the elastic abutment member 102 applies a uniform radial elastic force to the transplanting pot 2, wedging and fixing the transplanting pot 2 tightly in the conical positioning socket 101, while keeping the first half shell 201 and the second half shell 202 in a closed state.

[0082] When it is necessary to remove the transplanting pot 2, the operator rotates it in the opposite direction to the insertion direction and lifts the transplanting pot 2 upwards. Each elastic abutment 102 restores its elastic deformation and releases the transplanting pot 2, which can then be easily removed.

[0083] Specifically, since the elastic abutment 102 extends along the generatrix of the conical positioning socket 101, when the operator rotates the transplanting pot 2 circumferentially, friction is generated between the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2 and the elastic abutment 102. This friction helps to release the transplanting pot 2 from the wedge-tight state, and it can be easily removed by lifting it upwards.

[0084] In summary, the complete workflow of the seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device of this application is as follows:

[0085] Cultivation stage:

[0086] The operator first closes the first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202, so that the two are assembled relative to each other. At this time, the sealing elastic strips at the edges of the two half-shells are pressed together to form a sealed incubation cavity. At the same time, the two parts of the outlet cover 209 are also assembled together, and the sealing elastic strips at the edges of the outlet cover 209 are also pressed together.

[0087] Then, the entire transplanting pot 2 is placed into the conical positioning socket 101. The outer wall of the transplanting pot 2 is automatically centered under the guidance of the conical surface of the conical positioning socket 101 and gradually embedded into the conical positioning socket 101. During this process, the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2 first forms line contact with each elastic abutment 102. When it continues to rotate and press downward, the elastic abutment 102 undergoes elastic deformation, changing from line contact to surface contact, thus wedging and fixing the transplanting pot 2 tightly in the conical positioning socket 101.

[0088] Since the clamping force applied by the elastic abutment 102 to the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2 includes a component force pointing in the direction of the hinge seat plate 203, this component force presses the first half-shell 201 and the second half-shell 202 into a closed state, thereby ensuring that the transplanting pot 2 will not be accidentally opened during cultivation.

[0089] After the transplanting pot 2 is fixed, the cultivation cavity is filled with a cultivation substrate such as a mixture of peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, etc. Then, the seedlings are sown or transplanted and normal water and fertilizer management is carried out. During the cultivation process, excess water is discharged through the permeable hole 210 at the bottom of the outlet cover 209 to avoid root rot. At the same time, the sealing elastic strip seals the joint gap to prevent the substrate particles and water from leaking out directly.

[0090] Transplanting stage:

[0091] When the seedlings grow to a suitable size for transplanting, the operator removes the transplanting pot 2 containing the seedlings from the conical positioning socket 101. The removal method is as follows: the operator rotates the transplanting pot 2 in the opposite direction to the insertion direction, while simultaneously pulling it upwards, so that the outer wall of the transplanting pot 2 overcomes the elastic force of the elastic abutment 102 and detaches from the conical positioning socket 101.

[0092] Afterwards, the transplanting pot 2 is moved above the pre-dug planting pit. The operator holds the two manual grips 211 with both hands and pulls the two half shells outwards at the same time.

[0093] When the half-shell, which is fixedly connected to the flipping pivot 205, flips outward, it drives the flipping pivot 205 to rotate synchronously. The rotation of the flipping pivot 205 is transmitted to the vertical screw conveyor shaft 206 through the bevel gear set 207. The vertical screw conveyor shaft 206 drives the screw pushing blades to rotate, applying a downward axial pushing force to the soil ball.

[0094] At the same time, the half-shell, which is rotatably connected to the flipping pivot 205, is flipped in the opposite direction around the flipping pivot 205 by the operator's other hand, and the two together open the transplanting pot 2.

[0095] Under the combined action of its own weight and the downward pushing force of the spiral pusher blades, the soil ball separates from the inner wall of the semi-shell and the inner wall of the outlet cover 209, and enters the inverted conical channel of the outlet cover 209. Under the guidance of the conical wall, the soil ball is gradually gathered to the bottom center of the outlet cover 209, and then falls vertically into the planting pit from the bottom outlet.

[0096] The entire transplanting process only requires one "outward flipping" action to simultaneously complete three functions: opening the pot, pushing the soil ball, and guiding the soil ball. The operation is simple and efficient, which can effectively protect the integrity of the soil ball and improve the transplant survival rate.

[0097] All standard parts used in this application can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0098] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the application. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device, characterized in that, include: The support frame (1) is provided with at least one conical positioning socket (101). The split transplanting pot (2) is detachably placed in the conical positioning socket (101). The transplanting pot (2) includes a first half shell (201), a second half shell (202), and a hinged seat plate (203) provided at the connection between the two. A flipping pivot (205) is rotatably mounted on the top of the hinged seat plate (203). The first half shell (201) and the second half shell (202) are connected on the same flipping pivot (205). One of them is fixedly connected and the other is rotatably connected. The inner side of the hinged seat plate (203) is also rotatably provided with a vertical spiral conveying shaft (206), and the flipping pivot (205) is connected to the vertical spiral conveying shaft (206) through a bevel gear set (207). The first half-shell (201) and the second half-shell (202) are also equipped with manual grips (211). When the operator drives the half-shell, which is fixedly connected to the flipping pivot (205), to flip around the flipping pivot (205) via the manual grip (211), the half-shell drives the flipping pivot (205) to rotate. The flipping pivot (205) drives the vertical spiral conveying shaft (206) to rotate via the bevel gear set (207), thereby pushing the soil ball in the transplanting pot (2) to detach downwards.

2. The seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover (208) is also installed on the inner top of the hinged seat plate (203). The bevel gear set (207) is located inside the protective cover (208). One end of the flipping pivot (205) and one end of the vertical spiral conveying shaft (206) extend into the protective cover (208) and are connected to the bevel gear set (207) for transmission.

3. The seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first half-shell (201) and the second half-shell (202) are equipped with pivot supports (204), and each pivot support (204) extends to the outside of the hinge seat plate (203) and is fitted onto the flip pivot (205); The pivot support on the half-shell that is fixedly connected to the flip pivot (205) is fixedly connected to the flip pivot (205), and the pivot support on the half-shell that is rotatably connected to the flip pivot (205) is rotatably connected to the flip pivot (205).

4. The seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the first half-shell (201) and the second half-shell (202) are also connected to an inverted cone-shaped outlet cover (209). The outlet cover (209) is composed of two parts, each of which has an inclined inward tapering cone wall. When the two parts are joined together, the cone wall forms a funnel-shaped structure that gradually narrows from top to bottom. The inner wall of the funnel-shaped structure is used to guide the soil ball to gather along its cone surface to the bottom center position when the soil ball falls.

5. The seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom center of the drain cover (209) is also provided with several water-permeable holes (210) for draining excess water from the transplanting pot (2).

6. The seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Sealing elastic strips are provided at the edges where the first half-shell (201) and the second half-shell (202) are joined together, and at the edges where the two parts of the outlet cover (209) are joined together, to prevent soil particles from leaking out from the joint gaps when joined together.

7. The seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the conical positioning socket (101) is provided with a plurality of elastic abutment members (102). When the transplanting pot (2) is embedded in the conical positioning socket (101), the elastic abutment members (102) elastically abut against the outer wall of the transplanting pot (2) to keep the first half shell (201) and the second half shell (202) in a closed state. The elastic abutment (102) consists of a plurality of elastic strips arranged circumferentially along the inner wall of the conical positioning socket (101), and each elastic strip extends along the generatrix direction of the conical positioning socket (101).

8. The seedling cultivation and transplanting integrated device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer wall of the transplanting pot (2) and the inner wall of the conical positioning socket (101) are in a mutually compatible conical surface fit relationship. The transplanting pot (2) overcomes the elastic force of the elastic abutment (102) by rotating circumferentially and pressing downward, and is wedge-fixed in the conical positioning socket (101). It is then removed from the conical positioning socket (101) by rotating in the opposite direction and pulling upward.

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