Growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation

By designing a growth cycle recording device with gooseneck tube, universal joint and servo motor, the problems of inconvenience in fixing and dust pollution in the prior art are solved, flexible installation and self-cleaning functions are realized, and monitoring accuracy is improved and convenience.

CN222277922UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31SHANGHAI TIANXUAN AGRI TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420341020.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-23
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-23

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Technical Problem

The existing plant growth cycle recording device is inconvenient to fix, the camera position direction is fixed, the monitoring range is small, and there is a lack of dustproof and dust cleaning structure, which affects the monitoring accuracy.

Method used

A growth cycle recording device including gooseneck tube, universal joint, mounting bracket, storage seat, touch display screen, transparent protective cover, cleaning assembly and recording and camera assembly is designed to realize the flexibility of the device by adjusting screws and servo motors. Installation and self-cleaning functions ensure a wide monitoring range, dustproof and protection of the display.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient installation and flexible adjustment of the device, avoids equipment damage and dust pollution, and improves monitoring accuracy and convenience of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation, and particularly relates to the field of crop cultivation, which comprises a main body, a gooseneck pipe is connected to the middle position of the bottom of the main body, a universal joint is connected to the bottom end of the gooseneck pipe, and a mounting frame is fixed to one end, far away from the gooseneck pipe, of the universal joint. A fastening piece is arranged at the joint of the gooseneck pipe and the universal joint, a storage seat is arranged in the middle of the top of the main body, a recording and camera shooting assembly is arranged in the storage seat, and a base is installed at the bottom of the recording and camera shooting assembly. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the storage seat, when the recording and camera shooting assembly is not used, the recording and camera shooting assembly can be stored in the storage seat under the transmission action of the lead screw, the baffle can cover the opening under the action of the reset spring, the recording and camera shooting assembly is prevented from being damaged or dust falls on the surface, and through the arrangement of the transparent protective cover, the touch display screen can be protected; and damage or dust falling is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of crop cultivation, and more specifically, to a growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation. Background Art

[0002] Tomato, also known as tomato, is a well-known plant of the Solanaceae family. It is a fruit-type vegetable with well-developed roots, strong water absorption capacity, and strong water evaporation from its leaves. It is a drought-tolerant crop, which means it is drought-tolerant and requires a lot of water. The growth process of tomatoes has certain stages and cycles, which can be roughly divided into germination, seedling, flowering and fruiting stages. Each stage of its growth has different requirements for water volume and droplet diameter. Therefore, in order to achieve better cultivation results, it is necessary to record each cycle of tomato growth;

[0003] After searching, the existing patent (publication number: CN218441482U) discloses a plant growth recording device, which includes: a supporting column, a scale and a growth recording camera. The supporting column has a cavity, and the supporting column and the scale are correspondingly arranged. The growth recording camera is adjustable and slidably installed on the supporting column. The plant growth recording device provided by the utility model has the advantage of being able to adjust the recording height as needed, making it more convenient and quick to use.

[0004] The existing growth cycle recording device is inconvenient to fix, and the position and direction of the camera are fixed, the monitoring range is small, and there is no dust-proof structure and dust-cleaning structure. It is easy to fall dust when placed in the planting area for a long time, which affects the accuracy of monitoring. Therefore, a new cultivation device is needed; at the same time, the above-cited patent documents do not propose relevant solutions to solve the above problems;

[0005] Therefore, in view of the above problems, a growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, an embodiment of the utility model provides a growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation, comprising a main body, a gooseneck tube connected to the middle position of the bottom of the main body, and a universal joint connected to the bottom end of the gooseneck tube, a mounting frame is fixed to the end of the universal joint away from the gooseneck tube, and a fastener is provided at the connection between the gooseneck tube and the universal joint, a storage seat is provided at the middle position of the top of the main body, and a recording camera assembly is provided in the storage seat, and a base is installed at the bottom of the recording camera assembly;

[0008] A touch display screen is provided at the central position of one end of the main body, and a transparent protective cover is hinged on the main body above the touch display screen. Activity slots are respectively formed in the main body on both sides of the touch display screen, and first lead screws are respectively installed in the activity slots. First lead screw sleeves adapted to the first lead screws are respectively sleeved on the first lead screws, and a cleaning assembly is installed at one end of the first lead screw sleeve away from the main body.

[0009] Preferably, a first servo motor is installed on one side of the top of the main body, and the output end of the first servo motor is connected to one of the first lead screws through a rotating shaft. The first lead screws are connected in a transmission manner through a sprocket mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, a second servo motor is installed at one end of the top of the storage base away from the touch display screen, and an opening is provided at one end of the top of the storage base close to the touch display screen. A lead screw groove is formed in the storage base below the second servo motor, and a convex rib is provided at one end of the storage base interior away from the lead screw groove. A second lead screw is arranged in the lead screw groove, and the output end of the second servo motor is connected to the second lead screw through a rotating shaft. A second lead screw sleeve adapted to the second lead screw is sleeved on the second lead screw.

[0011] Preferably, baffles are respectively hinged on both sides of the top of the opening, and limit plates are respectively fixed at the top ends of both sides inside the opening. Return springs are respectively installed at both ends of the top of the limit plates, and the tops of the return springs are respectively connected to the baffles.

[0012] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a mounting plate, a cleaning cotton, guide posts and compression springs. The guide posts are respectively connected to the first lead screw sleeves and penetrate through the mounting plate. A cleaning cotton is adhesively bonded to one end of the mounting plate close to the touch display screen through a magic tape. Compression springs are respectively wound around the outer peripheries of the guide posts, and the compression springs are respectively connected to one end of the mounting plate away from the cleaning cotton.

[0013] Preferably, the mounting frame is designed in a "C" shape, and an adjusting screw penetrates through one end of the mounting frame. A clamping plate is arranged inside the mounting frame, and the output end of the adjusting screw is rotatably connected to the clamping plate. One end of the mounting frame away from the adjusting screw is an arc-shaped part, and an anti-slip rubber sleeve is sleeved on the arc-shaped part.

[0014] Preferably, the recording and imaging assembly includes a camera, a turntable and a bracket. The camera is rotatably mounted on the top of the turntable through the bracket, a rotating shaft is installed at the middle position of the bottom of the turntable, and a driven gear is sleeved on the top end of the outer part of the rotating shaft.

[0015] Preferably, a rotating sleeve is provided at the middle position inside the base, and the outer diameter of the rotating shaft matches the inner diameter of the rotating sleeve, a micro motor is installed on one side inside the base, and a driving gear meshing with a driven gear is installed at the top output end of the micro motor through a rotating shaft, balls are evenly arranged at the edge position of the top of the base, a groove matching the shape of the convex ridge is provided on one side of the base close to the convex ridge, and the bottom of the base close to one end of the second screw rod is fixedly connected to the second screw rod sleeve.

[0016] Technical effects and advantages of the utility model:

[0017] 1. Compared with the prior art, the growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation is provided with a mounting frame, one side of which is provided with a clamping plate through an adjusting screw, and the arc-shaped portion on the other side can be used to clamp the device on any columnar or plate-shaped structure, and the installation and fixation are very convenient. With the gooseneck tube, the position of the main body after installation can be freely adjusted within a certain range, which is convenient for key monitoring of a certain area and more flexible and convenient to use.

[0018] 2. Compared with the prior art, the growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation is provided with a storage seat. When the recording camera component is not in use, it can be stored in the storage seat under the action of the screw drive. The baffle can cover the opening under the action of the reset spring to prevent the recording camera component from being damaged or dust from falling on the surface. The device is provided with a transparent protective cover to protect the touch screen from being damaged or dust from falling. The cleaning component can self-clean the dust on the surface of the transparent protective cover, so that the transparent protective cover remains clean, which is convenient for observing the data on the touch screen. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the storage seat of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the recording camera assembly of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the recording turntable of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the base for recording the utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the record cleaning component of the utility model.

[0026] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. main body; 101. movable slot; 2. storage seat; 201. opening; 202. limit plate; 203. convex ridge; 204. screw rod slot; 3. first servo motor; 4. second servo motor; 5. first screw rod; 6. transparent protective cover; 7. first screw rod sleeve; 8. cleaning assembly; 801. mounting plate; 802. cleaning cotton; 803. guide column; 804. compression spring; 9. gooseneck tube; 10. mounting frame; 1001. arc portion; 11. clamping plate; 12. Fastener; 13. Adjusting screw; 14. Universal joint; 15. Baffle; 1501. Return spring; 16. Recording camera assembly; 1601. Camera; 1602. Turntable; 1603. Bracket; 1604. Rotating shaft; 17. Touch screen; 18. Second screw rod; 19. Second screw rod sleeve; 20. Base; 2001. Groove; 2002. Rotating sleeve; 2003. Ball bearing; 21. Driven gear; 22. Micro motor; 23. Driving gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in 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.

[0028] Embodiment 1

[0029] As attached Figure 1 A growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation shown in the figure comprises a main body 1, a gooseneck tube 9 is connected to the middle position of the bottom of the main body 1, and a universal joint 14 is connected to the bottom end of the gooseneck tube 9, a mounting frame 10 is fixed to the end of the universal joint 14 away from the gooseneck tube 9, and a fastener 12 is provided at the connection between the gooseneck tube 9 and the universal joint 14, a storage seat 2 is provided at the middle position of the top of the main body 1, and a recording camera assembly 16 is provided in the storage seat 2, and a base 20 is installed at the bottom of the recording camera assembly 16;

[0030] A touch screen 17 is provided at the central position of one end of the main body 1, and a transparent protective cover 6 is hinged on the main body 1 above the touch screen 17, movable grooves 101 are opened in the main body 1 on both sides of the touch screen 17, and first screw rods 5 are installed in the movable grooves 101, and the first screw rods 5 are sleeved with first screw rod sleeves 7 matched with them, and a cleaning component 8 is installed at the end of the first screw rod sleeve 7 away from the main body 1.

[0031] Among them: the recording camera component 16 can monitor and shoot the growth of tomato cultivation, analyze the photos of tomato plants through deep learning algorithms and big data technology, automatically analyze the images of tomatoes, analyze the growth stage of tomatoes, and generate a growth cycle record sheet. The growth cycle record sheet of the tomato can be read on the touch screen 17. At the same time, the staff can manually operate and record the usual watering, fertilizing and other operations through the touch screen 17, which is convenient for follow-up and viewing, making tomato cultivation more scientific.

[0032] Embodiment 2

[0033] Based on the first embodiment, the solution in the first embodiment is further detailed in combination with the following specific working methods. Figures 1 to 7 As shown, see the following description for details:

[0034] As a preferred embodiment, a first servo motor 3 is installed on one side of the top of the main body 1, and the output end of the first servo motor 3 is connected to one of the first screw rods 5 through a rotating shaft, and the first screw rods 5 are connected to each other through a sprocket mechanism to form a transmission connection; further, when the first servo motor 3 is working, it can drive the first screw rod 5 connected to it to rotate, and drive the other first screw rod 5 to rotate synchronously through the sprocket mechanism, so that the first screw rod sleeve 7 moves up and down synchronously in the movable groove 101, driving the cleaning component 8 to move up and down to clean dust, and the movement of the cleaning component 8 is smoother.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment, a second servo motor 4 is installed at one end of the top of the storage seat 2 away from the touch screen 17, and an opening 201 is provided at one end of the top of the storage seat 2 close to the touch screen 17, a screw groove 204 is provided in the storage seat 2 below the second servo motor 4, and a ridge 203 is provided at one end of the storage seat 2 away from the screw groove 204, a second screw 18 is provided in the screw groove 204, and the output end of the second servo motor 4 is connected to the second screw 18 through a rotating shaft, and a second screw sleeve 19 matched with the second screw 18 is sleeved on the second screw 18; further, the second servo motor 4 can drive the second screw 18 to rotate when it is working, so that the second screw sleeve 19 moves up and down in the screw groove 204, driving the recording camera assembly 16 to move up and down, moving up for data monitoring, and moving down to be stored in the storage seat 2 to avoid damage or dust.

[0036] As a preferred embodiment, baffles 15 are hinged on both sides of the top of the opening 201, and limit plates 202 are fixed at the top ends of both sides inside the opening 201. At both ends of the top of the limit plate 202, return springs 1501 are installed, and the tops of the return springs 1501 are connected to the baffles 15. Further, when the recording and imaging component 16 is not in use, it can be retracted into the storage seat 2, and the baffle 15 can be reset under the action of the return spring 1501 to cover the opening 201, which can prevent the recording and imaging component 16 from being damaged or dust from falling on its surface.

[0037] As a preferred embodiment, the cleaning component 8 includes a mounting plate 801, a cleaning cotton 802, a guide post 803, and a compression spring 804. The guide posts 803 are all connected to the first lead screw sleeve 7, and the guide posts 803 all penetrate through the mounting plate 801. One end of the mounting plate 801 close to the touch display screen 17 is adhered with the cleaning cotton 802 through a magic tape. Compression springs 804 are wound around the outer periphery of the guide posts 803, and the compression springs 804 are all connected to one end of the mounting plate 801 away from the cleaning cotton 802. Further, the magic tape adhesion design makes the cleaning cotton 802 easy to remove for cleaning and replacement. The design of the guide posts 803 and the compression springs 804 enables the distance between the mounting plate 801 and the touch display screen 17 to be adjustable, so that the cleaning component 8 can not only clean the transparent protective cover 6, but also clean the touch display screen 17, with stronger functionality.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket 10 is designed in a "C" shape, and an adjusting screw 13 penetrates through one end of the mounting bracket 10. A clamping plate 11 is arranged inside the mounting bracket 10, and the output end of the adjusting screw 13 is rotatably connected to the clamping plate 11. One end of the mounting bracket 10 away from the adjusting screw 13 is an arc portion 1001, and an anti-slip rubber sleeve is sleeved on the arc portion 1001. Further, when in use, rotating the adjusting screw 13 can drive the clamping plate 11 to approach the arc portion 1001, and cooperate with the arc portion 1001 to clamp the device on any columnar or plate-like structure. The installation and fixation are very convenient. The gooseneck tube 9 design enables the position of the main body 1 after installation to be freely adjusted within a certain range, which is convenient for focusing on monitoring a certain area and is more flexible and convenient to use.

[0039] As a preferred embodiment, the recording and imaging component 16 includes a camera 1601, a turntable 1602, and a bracket 1603. The camera 1601 is rotatably installed on the top of the turntable 1602 through the bracket 1603. A rotating shaft 1604 is installed at the middle position of the bottom of the turntable 1602, and a driven gear 21 is sleeved on the top end of the outside of the rotating shaft 1604. Further, the bracket 1603 design enables the inclination angle of the camera 1601 to be adjustable, with stronger applicability. The turntable 1602 design enables the angle of the camera 1601 to be adjusted by itself, which is convenient for monitoring and photographing tomato plants in different directions and has a wider recording range.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment, a rotating sleeve 2002 is provided at the middle position inside the base 20, and the outer diameter of the rotating shaft 1604 coincides with the inner diameter of the rotating sleeve 2002, a micro motor 22 is installed on one side inside the base 20, and a driving gear 23 meshing with the driven gear 21 is installed at the top output end of the micro motor 22 through a rotating shaft, and balls 2003 are evenly arranged at the edge position of the top of the base 20, and a groove 2001 matching its shape is provided on one side of the base 20 close to the convex ridge 203, and the bottom of the base 20 close to one end of the second screw rod 18 is fixedly connected to the second screw rod sleeve 19; further, the micro motor 22 can drive the driving gear 23 to rotate when it works, thereby rotating the driven gear 21, driving the rotating shaft 1604 to rotate in the rotating sleeve 2002, and then making the turntable 1602 rotate freely on the base 20 to adjust the detection direction. The design of the ball 2003 makes the friction resistance of the turntable 1602 smaller when it rotates, and the rotation is smoother.

[0041] The working process of the utility model is as follows:

[0042] When in use, the mounting frame 10 is clamped on any columnar or plate-like structure near the tomato plant to be detected, and the adjusting screw 13 is rotated to drive the clamping plate 11 to move closer to the arc portion 1001, and the columnar or plate-like structure is clamped with the arc portion 1001 to complete the fixation of the device. The position of the main body 1 can be adjusted through the gooseneck tube 9, which is convenient for focusing on monitoring a certain area. When in use, the power is turned on, and the second servo motor 4 can drive the second screw rod 18 to rotate, so that the second screw rod sleeve 19 moves up and down in the screw rod groove 204, driving the recording camera component 16 to move up and down, moving up and extending out of the storage seat 2 for data monitoring, and moving down and receiving it in the storage seat 2 to avoid damage or dust. The recording camera component 16 can monitor the tomato cultivation. The growth situation is monitored and photographed, and the photos of tomato plants are analyzed through deep learning algorithms and big data technology. The images of tomatoes are automatically analyzed, the growth stage of tomatoes is analyzed, and a growth cycle record sheet is generated. The micro motor 22 can drive the active gear 23 to rotate, thereby rotating the driven gear 21, driving the rotating shaft 1604 to rotate in the rotating sleeve 2002, and then the turntable 1602 can rotate freely on the base 20 to adjust the direction of detection. The growth cycle record sheet of the tomato can be read on the touch screen 17. At the same time, the staff can operate manually and record the usual watering, fertilizing and other operations through the touch screen 17, which is convenient for follow-up and viewing, making tomato cultivation more scientific.

[0043] Finally: The above are only preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: A gooseneck tube (9) is connected to the middle position of the bottom of the main body (1), and a universal joint (14) is connected to the bottom end of the gooseneck tube (9), a mounting frame (10) is fixed to the end of the universal joint (14) away from the gooseneck tube (9), and a fastener (12) is provided at the connection between the gooseneck tube (9) and the universal joint (14), a storage seat (2) is provided at the middle position of the top of the main body (1), and a recording camera assembly (16) is provided in the storage seat (2), and a base (20) is installed at the bottom of the recording camera assembly (16); A touch screen (17) is provided at the central position of one end of the main body (1), and a transparent protective cover (6) is hingedly connected to the main body (1) above the touch screen (17). Movable grooves (101) are provided in the main body (1) on both sides of the touch screen (17), and first screw rods (5) are installed in the movable grooves (101). The first screw rods (5) are sleeved with first screw rod sleeves (7) matching with the first screw rods, and a cleaning component (8) is installed at the end of the first screw rod sleeve (7) away from the main body (1).

2. A growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first servo motor (3) is installed on one side of the top of the main body (1), and the output end of the first servo motor (3) is connected to one of the first screw rods (5) via a rotating shaft, and the first screw rods (5) are connected to each other through a sprocket mechanism to form a transmission connection.

3. A growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second servo motor (4) is installed at one end of the top of the storage seat (2) away from the touch display screen (17), and an opening (201) is provided at one end of the top of the storage seat (2) close to the touch display screen (17). A screw rod groove (204) is provided in the storage seat (2) below the second servo motor (4), and a convex ridge (203) is provided at one end of the storage seat (2) away from the screw rod groove (204). A second screw rod (18) is provided in the screw rod groove (204), and an output end of the second servo motor (4) is connected to the second screw rod (18) via a rotating shaft, and a second screw rod sleeve (19) matching with the second screw rod (18) is sleeved on the second screw rod (18).

4. A growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation according to claim 3, characterized in that: Baffles (15) are hinged on both sides of the top of the opening (201), and limiting plates (202) are fixed on the tops of both sides inside the opening (201), and return springs (1501) are installed at both ends of the top of the limit plates (202), and the tops of the return springs (1501) are connected to the baffles (15).

5. The growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (8) comprises a mounting plate (801), cleaning cotton (802), a guide column (803) and a compression spring (804); the guide columns (803) are connected to the first screw sleeve (7), and the guide columns (803) pass through the mounting plate (801); one end of the mounting plate (801) close to the touch display screen (17) is bonded with the cleaning cotton (802) via Velcro; the outer circumference of the guide columns (803) is wound with a compression spring (804), and the compression spring (804) is connected to one end of the mounting plate (801) away from the cleaning cotton (802).

6. A growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (10) is designed in a "C"-shaped structure, and an adjusting screw rod (13) penetrates through one end of the mounting bracket (10). A clamping plate (11) is arranged inside the mounting bracket (10), and the output end of the adjusting screw rod (13) is rotatably connected to the clamping plate (11). One end of the mounting bracket (10) away from the adjusting screw rod (13) is an arc-shaped part (1001), and an anti-slip rubber sleeve is sleeved on the arc-shaped part (1001).

7. A growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recording and imaging assembly (16) includes a camera (1601), a turntable (1602) and a bracket (1603). The camera (1601) is rotatably mounted on the top of the turntable (1602) through the bracket (1603). A rotating shaft (1604) is installed at the middle position of the bottom of the turntable (1602), and a driven gear (21) is sleeved on the top end of the outside of the rotating shaft (1604).

8. The growth cycle recording device for tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating sleeve (2002) is arranged at the middle position inside the base (20), and the outer diameter of the rotating shaft (1604) is in conformity with the inner diameter of the rotating sleeve (2002). A micro motor (22) is installed on one side inside the base (20), and a driving gear (23) meshing with the driven gear (21) is installed at the top output end of the micro motor (22) through a rotating shaft. Ball beads (2003) are evenly arranged at the edge position of the top of the base (20). A groove (2001) matching the shape of the convex rib (203) is opened on one side of the base (20) close to the convex rib (203), and the bottom of the base (20) close to one end of the second lead screw (18) is fixedly connected to the second lead screw sleeve (19).