Plant floating cultivation device
By simplifying the structure and adding convex edges and connecting blocks, the complex and inconvenient problems of traditional hydroponic devices are solved, and convenient operation and improved floating performance are achieved, which is suitable for the floating cultivation needs of a variety of plants.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420911971.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-28
AI Technical Summary
The traditional hydroponics method has a complex structure and is expensive, and it is complicated to install and disassemble, making it difficult to deal with the above and below the ground of the plants separately, which brings inconvenience to the operator.
A plant floating cultivation device is designed, including an inner ring and an outer ring, through a fixed structure of an annular platform and a bearing net, simplifying the installation and operation of the device, and adding convex edges and through holes on the outer ring to improve floating performance.
The device is simplified in structure and convenient in operation. It can handle the plant roots and above ground parts separately, improve plant management and observation effects, and enhance the floating performance through convex edges and connecting blocks.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of plant hydroponics, and more specifically to a plant floating water cultivation device. Background Art
[0002] Hydroponics technology is a type of soilless plant cultivation technology. Its main technical feature is the use of water or nutrient solution instead of soil for plant germination and cultivation. Hydroponics technology is widely used in the production of vegetables, fruits and flowers in developed countries such as Europe, the United States and Japan.
[0003] However, traditional hydroponic methods usually require the use of complex devices or materials. These devices usually include steel or plastic grids, support rods and fixing clamps to fix the roots of plants below the water surface. These devices are not only expensive, but also have complex structures. Not only are the installation and disassembly processes cumbersome, but it is also difficult to process and collect materials from the above-ground and underground parts of the plants separately, which brings inconvenience to the operators.
[0004] Although there are some hydroponic devices for water surface locations on the market (such as the utility model with announcement number CN213662965U), the structures of these devices are still complicated. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned defects in the prior art and provide a plant floating water cultivation device.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a plant floating cultivation device, including an inner ring, an outer ring and at least one bearing net, the inner ring and the outer ring are both annular sheet structures, the inner side wall of the outer ring extends radially inward to form an annular platform, the lower surface of the platform is higher than the lower surface of the outer ring, so that the inner ring position below the outer ring forms an annular bearing net edge insertion groove located below the platform, the bearing net is located in the center hole of the outer ring, the edge of the bearing net is inserted into the bearing net edge insertion groove, the inner ring is installed in the bearing net edge insertion groove and is located below the bearing net, so that the edge of the bearing net is restricted between the platform of the outer ring and the inner ring to achieve the fixation of the bearing net.
[0007] Preferably, the outer ring and the inner ring are both made of low-density lightweight material.
[0008] Preferably, the inner diameter of the outer ring is 5.01 cm, the outer diameter of the outer ring is 5.95 cm, the inner diameter of the inner ring is 4.66 cm, and the outer diameter of the inner ring is 5.00 cm.
[0009] Preferably, the radial width of the platform is 0.2 cm.
[0010] Preferably, the supporting net is configured as gauze or nylon net.
[0011] Preferably, the gap between the platforms of the inner ring and the outer ring is 0.01 cm.
[0012] Preferably, the inner ring and the outer ring are both in annular shape.
[0013] Preferably, the outer edge of the outer ring is provided with a circle of convex edges protruding in the horizontal direction.
[0014] Preferably, the convex edge rises upward from the inside to the outside.
[0015] Preferably, the interior of the flange is provided with four through holes evenly distributed in a circular shape, the outer ends of the through holes penetrate the outer wall of the flange, the inner ends of the through holes penetrate the top surface of the flange, and a connecting block is slidably arranged in each through hole, and the connecting blocks can respectively translate along the length direction of the respective through holes, thereby extending out of the through holes or retracting into the through holes.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0017] 1. The utility model has a simple and novel structure and a reasonable design. The floating surface is formed by two inner and outer circles of fixed bearing nets, which is convenient for the operator to separately sample and process the roots and the above-ground parts, and observe the growth of the roots through the culture solution. It is easy to operate, can meet the needs of floating water cultivation of various plants, and provides better plant management and observation effects.
[0018] 2. A convex edge is added to the outer side of the outer ring of the utility model, and the convex edge is tilted upward from the inside to the outside. The setting of the convex edge can increase the contact area between the outer ring and the water surface, thereby making the outer ring more buoyant. At the same time, the design of the convex edge tilting upward can utilize the tension characteristics of the water surface to increase the supporting force of the water surface on the outer ring, thereby further increasing the buoyancy of the outer ring.
[0019] 3. The utility model provides four through holes and four connecting blocks on the convex edge. The connecting blocks can extend or retract to the through holes. When the cultivation devices need to be arranged on the water surface, the connection between two adjacent cultivation devices can be achieved through the connecting blocks and through holes between the two cultivation devices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram provided by the first embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 It is an exploded view provided by the first embodiment of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view provided by the first embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle;
[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle (the carrier network is hidden);
[0026] Figure 6 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the outer ring and the inner ring provided in the first embodiment of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a bottom view of the outer ring provided in the first embodiment of the utility model;
[0028] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner ring provided in the first embodiment of the utility model;
[0029] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer ring provided in the second embodiment of the utility model;
[0030] Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view of the outer ring provided in the second embodiment of the utility model;
[0031] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 The enlarged schematic diagram of the center C;
[0032] Fig.12 yes Fig. 9 The enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;
[0033] Fig.13 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the installation part of the connection block provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model;
[0034] Fig.14 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of two outer rings provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0035] Fig.15 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of two outer rings provided in the second embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0037] Embodiment 1
[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 The first embodiment of the utility model provides a plant floating water cultivation device, including an inner ring 1, an outer ring 2 and a bearing net 3 for placing seeds. The structure and working principle of each component will be described below.
[0039] The inner ring 1 and the outer ring 2 are both annular sheet structures.
[0040] In this embodiment, the outer ring 2 and the inner ring 1 are both made of plastic with low density or 3D printing material. Of course, in other embodiments, the outer ring 2 and the inner ring 1 can be made of other low-density lightweight materials, which is not limited to this embodiment.
[0041] The inner wall of the outer ring 2 extends radially inward to form an annular platform 22, and the lower surface of the platform 22 is higher than the lower surface of the outer ring 2, so that the lower inner ring position of the outer ring 2 forms an annular bearing net edge insertion groove 21 located below the platform 22. The bearing net 3 is located in the center hole of the outer ring 2, and the edge of the bearing net 3 is inserted into the bearing net edge insertion groove 21. The inner ring 1 is installed in the bearing net edge insertion groove 21 and is located below the bearing net 3, so that the edge of the bearing net 3 is restricted between the platform 22 of the outer ring 2 and the inner ring 1 to achieve the fixation of the bearing net 3.
[0042] In this embodiment, the inner diameter of the outer ring 2 is 5.01 cm (i.e. Figure 7 H2 = 5.01 cm), the outer diameter of the outer ring 2 is 5.95 cm (i.e. Figure 7 H3 = 5.95 cm), the inner diameter of the inner circle 1 is 4.66 cm (i.e. Figure 8 H4 = 4.66 cm), the outer diameter of the inner ring 1 is 5.00 cm (i.e. Figure 8 H5 = 5.00 cm), the radial width of the platform 22 is 0.2 cm (i.e. Figure 7 Middle H7 = 0.2cm).
[0043] After the inner ring is installed, the gap between the inner ring 1 and the platform 22 of the outer ring 2 is 0.01 cm (such as Figure 5 (H1 = 0.01 cm).
[0044] During specific implementation, the carrier net 3 is set to gauze. Of course, in other embodiments, the carrier net can also be set to a nylon net or other lightweight nets. The mesh count of the gauze or nylon net can be changed according to the needs of the user, which is not limited to this embodiment.
[0045] Of course, in other embodiments, the bearing nets can also be set to two or more, and the two or more bearing nets are installed in an upper and lower stack between the platforms of the inner circle and the outer circle, so that the bearing nets extend along the water-air interface to enhance the overall buoyancy of the device.
[0046] When in use, the user can place the seeds on the surface of the supporting net, and then place the entire cultivation device on the water surface, so that the cultivation device floats on the water surface, so that the plant seeds are just at the interface between air and water. During the growth of the plant, its roots can pass through the supporting net, and the stems and leaves of the plant can grow freely on the water surface. In this way, the plant can be fixed on the device, and the fixing gauze can provide a certain support force and buoyancy, thereby keeping the plant floating and fixed in the water.
[0047] The inner ring and the outer ring of the utility model can be disassembled, so that the user can change the carrying net to adapt to the placement of plant seeds of different sizes and the hydroponic cultivation of seeds in different scenes, and the flexibility is strong. When observing the growth of plants, the simplicity of the device will not block the line of sight. When taking the above-ground and underground materials or processing the two separately, the simplicity of the device makes the operation convenient and simple. The device can solve the problem of complex and difficult operation and high cost of plant floating water cultivation devices.
[0048] The utility model can be used to realize the floating cultivation of Arabidopsis thaliana in the laboratory, and its size can be proportionally enlarged or reduced according to the requirements of the use scenario, but it should be noted that the gap between the outer circle and the inner circle should not be too large to ensure that the supporting net can be tightly fixed, and the aperture size and material of the supporting net surface can be changed according to the seed size.
[0049] Embodiment 2
[0050] Please refer to Figures 9 to 15 The second embodiment of the present utility model provides another plant floating water cultivation device, comprising an inner ring 1, an outer ring 2 and a bearing net 3, wherein the similarities between the inner ring, the outer ring and the bearing net in this embodiment and the above-mentioned first embodiment are not repeated, and the difference is that:
[0051] The outer edge of the second embodiment is provided with a circle of protruding edges 23 protruding in the horizontal direction, wherein the protruding edges 23 are upwardly curved from the inside to the outside (such as Fig.11 shown).
[0052] The design of the convex edge and the raised convex edge can increase the contact area between the outer ring and the water surface, thereby increasing the buoyancy of the entire cultivation device. The design of the raised convex edge can utilize the water surface tension characteristics to increase the supporting force of the water surface on the outer ring, further increasing the buoyancy of the outer ring.
[0053] In this embodiment, the interior of the flange 23 is provided with four through holes 231 evenly distributed in a ring shape (i.e., distributed at the 0 degree, 90 degree, 180 degree and 270 degree positions of the flange), the outer end of the through hole 231 penetrates the outer wall of the flange 23, and the inner end of the through hole 231 penetrates the top surface of the flange 23, and a connecting block 232 is slidably arranged in each through hole 231, and the connecting block 232 can be respectively translated along the length direction of the respective through hole 231, so as to extend out of the through hole 231 or retract into the through hole 231.
[0054] Preferably, each connecting block can be set to a square frame shape, and two positioning protrusions are convexly provided on the bottom surface of each through hole near the outlet and arranged at intervals along the translation direction of the connecting block, wherein the surface of the positioning protrusion is shaped like a water drop surface, and the connecting block is made of a deformable plastic material (such as plastic). Through the above design, when two adjacent outer rings are connected, the connecting block of one of the outer rings extends out, and the inner frame bar of the connecting block is inserted between the two positioning protrusions of the outer ring convex edge, so that the connecting block maintains a state of extending out of the through hole, while the connecting block of the other outer ring is retracted into the through hole, so that the through hole entrance of the outer ring is located on the outside of the connecting block to form a groove, and the outer frame bar of the connecting block is inserted between the two positioning protrusions of the outer ring convex edge to achieve positioning, and the extended end of the connecting block of one of the outer rings can be inserted into the groove formed by the other outer ring (such as Fig.14 and Fig.15 ) as shown, the connection and fixation between two adjacent cultivation devices is achieved.
[0055] In summary, the utility model has the following advantages:
[0056] 1. The utility model has a simple and novel structure and a reasonable design. The floating surface is formed by two inner and outer circles of fixed bearing nets, which is convenient for the operator to separately sample and process the roots and the above-ground parts, and observe the growth of the roots through the culture solution. It is easy to operate, can meet the needs of floating water cultivation of various plants, and provides better plant management and observation effects.
[0057] 2. A convex edge is added to the outer side of the outer ring of the utility model, and the convex edge is tilted upward from the inside to the outside. The setting of the convex edge can increase the contact area between the outer ring and the water surface, thereby making the outer ring more buoyant. At the same time, the design of the convex edge tilting upward can utilize the tension characteristics of the water surface to increase the supporting force of the water surface on the outer ring, thereby further increasing the buoyancy of the outer ring.
[0058] 3. The utility model provides four through holes and four connecting blocks on the convex edge. The connecting blocks can extend or retract to the through holes. When the cultivation devices need to be arranged on the water surface, the connection between two adjacent cultivation devices can be achieved through the connecting blocks and through holes between the two cultivation devices.
[0059] The above embodiments are preferred implementation modes of the present invention, but the implementation modes of the present invention are not limited by the above embodiments. Any other changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, and simplifications that do not deviate from the spirit and principle of the present invention should be equivalent replacement methods and are included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A plant floating water cultivation device, characterized in that: The invention comprises an inner ring (1), an outer ring (2) and at least one bearing net (3), wherein the inner ring (1) and the outer ring (2) are both annular sheet structures, the inner side wall of the outer ring (2) extends radially inward to form an annular platform (22), the lower surface of the platform (22) is higher than the lower surface of the outer ring (2), so that an annular bearing net edge insertion groove (21) located below the platform (22) is formed at the inner ring position below the outer ring (2), the bearing net (3) is located in the central hole of the outer ring (2), the edge of the bearing net (3) is inserted into the bearing net edge insertion groove (21), and the inner ring (1) is installed in the bearing net edge insertion groove (21) and is located below the bearing net (3), so that the edge of the bearing net (3) is restricted between the platform (22) of the outer ring (2) and the inner ring (1), so as to achieve the fixation of the bearing net (3).
2. A plant floating water cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer ring (2) and the inner ring (1) are both made of low-density and lightweight materials.
3. A plant floating water cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the outer ring (2) is 5.01 cm, the outer diameter of the outer ring (2) is 5.95 cm, the inner diameter of the inner ring (1) is 4.66 cm, and the outer diameter of the inner ring (1) is 5.00 cm.
4. A plant floating water cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radial width of the platform (22) is 0.2 cm.
5. A plant floating water cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrier net (3) is configured as gauze or nylon net.
6. A floating plant cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gap between the inner ring (1) and the platform (22) of the outer ring (2) is 0.01 cm.
7. A plant floating water cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner ring (1) and the outer ring (2) are both in the shape of a ring.
8. The floating plant cultivation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edge of the outer ring (2) is provided with a convex edge (23) protruding in the horizontal direction.
9. A floating plant cultivation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The convex edge (23) is tilted upward from the inside to the outside.
10. A floating plant cultivation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The convex edge (23) is provided with four annularly evenly distributed through holes (231), the outer ends of the through holes (231) penetrate the outer side wall of the convex edge (23), and the inner ends of the through holes (231) penetrate the top surface of the convex edge (23), and each through hole (231) is slidably provided with a connecting block (232), and the connecting block (232) can be translated along the length direction of the respective through holes (231), so as to extend out of the through holes (231) or retract into the through holes (231).