Irrigation equipment for melon cultivation

By designing a melon cultivation and watering equipment that integrates drip irrigation belt, soil moisture sensor and multi-special spray head, the problem of large water consumption and inability to automatically adjust in the traditional watering method is solved, and precise water replenishment and efficient water resource utilization are achieved.

CN222465614UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14TIANJIN RES INST OF VEGETABLE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202323579092.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-27
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-27

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Technical Problem

Traditional melon cultivation and watering methods consume a lot of water and cannot be automatically adjusted according to the actual needs of crops, resulting in low water resource utilization efficiency.

Method used

A watering equipment for melon cultivation was designed, using drip irrigation belt, soil moisture sensor, switching valve and multi-spec spray head. By monitoring soil moisture in real time and controlling the sprinkler system, precise water replenishment is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It improves water resource utilization, reduces water waste, adapts to the water needs of melons in different growth periods, and improves the melon cultivation effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses irrigation equipment for muskmelon cultivation, which comprises a bottom plate, walking wheels are mounted at four corners of the bottom of the bottom plate, a frame body is fixed at the top end of the bottom plate, a first storage battery is mounted on one side of the top of the frame body, and a water pump is fixed on the other side of the top of the frame body. A flow control valve is installed on the side, close to the water pump, of the top of the first storage battery, and the output end of the water pump is connected with the input end of the flow control valve. According to the irrigation equipment for muskmelon cultivation, by arranging a soil humidity sensor, a drip irrigation belt, a switching valve and three sprayers of different specifications, the drip irrigation belt is used for daily drip irrigation water replenishing, the water resource utilization rate can be increased, and if the soil humidity sensor can monitor the humidity of farmland soil in real time and transmit signals to a controller, the humidity sensor can monitor the humidity of the farmland soil in real time; and the controller controls the electromagnetic valve and the switching valve to work according to the detection result, and sprayers with proper specifications are started for spray irrigation and water supplement, so that the melon cultivation effect is better.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of irrigation equipment, in particular to irrigation equipment for melon cultivation. Background Art

[0002] Muskmelon, also known as cantaloupe and Hami melon, is an annual climbing herb of the Cucurbitaceae family. It has slender tendrils, a single petiole with long grooves and short bristles, thick papery leaves with rough surfaces, unisexual flowers and monoecious plants, with several male flowers clustered in the leaf axils, slender pedicels, yellow corollas, solitary female flowers, rough pedicels, covered with soft hairs, and oblong ovaries. The shape and color of the fruit vary depending on the variety, and is usually spherical or oblong. The melon plant requires a lot of water when it is cultivated, and sprinkler irrigation equipment is usually used to sprinkle water on the melon.

[0003] The traditional melon cultivation irrigation method consumes a lot of water resources and cannot be automatically adjusted according to the actual needs of crops. Therefore, it often consumes a lot of water and has low water utilization rate. It is a very unreasonable agricultural irrigation method that is not energy-saving and environmentally friendly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a watering device for melon cultivation to solve at least one technical problem existing in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A watering device for melon cultivation, comprising:

[0007] A bottom plate, wherein walking wheels are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the bottom plate, and a frame is fixed on the top of the bottom plate, a first storage battery is installed on one side of the top of the frame, and a water pump is fixed on the other side of the top of the frame, a flow control valve is installed on the side of the top of the first storage battery close to the water pump, and the output end of the water pump is connected to the input end of the flow control valve, the output end of the flow control valve is connected to a distribution pipe, and a drip irrigation belt is installed on the output end of the distribution pipe, a first solar panel is installed on the top of the frame, and the output end of the first solar panel is electrically connected to the first storage battery through a photovoltaic controller;

[0008] A limit frame, wherein a plurality of limit frames are provided, and the drip irrigation belt passes through the limit frame, a controller is installed at the top of the limit frame, and a soil moisture sensor is connected to one side of the controller through a wire, a motor seat is installed on the top of the controller, and a functional seat is installed on the top of the motor seat, a servo motor is arranged in the motor seat, and the output end of the servo motor is connected to the functional seat through a rotating shaft;

[0009] An installing sleeve is arranged on one side of the functional seat, and a connecting pipe is inserted in the installing sleeve, a solenoid valve is fixed to the bottom of the connecting pipe, and a hose is connected to the bottom of the solenoid valve, and the bottom of the hose is connected to the drip irrigation belt, a switching valve is arranged at the output end of the connecting pipe, and nozzles are installed at the three outlets of the switching valve.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the limit frame is designed as an open structure, and ground nails are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the limit frame. The top of the limit frame is installed with a limit pressure plate, and the shape of the limit pressure plate matches the shape of the drip irrigation belt after filling with water.

[0011] Preferably, a second solar cell panel is installed on the top of the functional seat, and a second storage battery is arranged inside the functional seat.

[0012] Preferably, an articulated seat is fixed to one side of the functional seat, and the mounting sleeve is rotatably connected to the articulated seat, and a tightening knob is installed at the connection between the mounting sleeve and the articulated seat.

[0013] Preferably, the inner side walls of the installation sleeves are all equipped with flexible splints via springs, and the flexible splints are all in contact with the outer wall of the connecting tube, and three flexible splints are arranged at equal angles in each installation sleeve.

[0014] Preferably, the nozzles include a large nozzle, a medium nozzle and an atomizing micro nozzle, and the three nozzles of different specifications are switched by a switching valve.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] 1. The utility model is provided with a soil moisture sensor, a drip irrigation belt, a switching valve and three nozzles of different specifications. The drip irrigation belt is used for daily drip irrigation and water replenishment, which can improve the utilization rate of water resources. If the soil moisture sensor can monitor the humidity of farmland soil in real time and transmit the signal to the controller, the controller controls the electromagnetic valve and the switching valve to work according to the detection result, and activates the nozzle of appropriate specifications for sprinkler irrigation and water replenishment, so that the melon cultivation effect is better;

[0017] 2. The utility model can limit the position of the drip irrigation belt by setting a limit frame to prevent the position of the drip irrigation belt from shifting due to animal activities, making drip irrigation more precise and water resource utilization more efficient. The device is equipped with a servo motor to drive the nozzle to rotate, so that the spraying range of the nozzle is wider and more practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the side cross-sectional structure of the limit frame of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the installation sleeve of the utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1, bottom plate; 2, walking wheel; 3, first battery; 4, frame; 5, water pump; 6, first solar panel; 7, flow control valve; 8, distribution pipe; 9, drip irrigation belt; 10, motor seat; 11, controller; 12, limit frame; 1201, ground nail; 13, hose; 14, functional seat; 15, second solar panel; 16, hinged seat; 1601, tightening knob; 17, installation sleeve; 18, nozzle; 19, connecting pipe; 20, second battery; 21, servo motor; 22, solenoid valve; 23, soil moisture sensor; 24, limit pressure plate; 25, switching valve; 26, flexible splint. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] 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.

[0026] See also Figure 1-3 , an embodiment provided by the utility model:

[0027] A watering device for melon cultivation, comprising:

[0028] A bottom plate 1, four corners of the bottom of the bottom plate 1 are all equipped with walking wheels 2, and a frame 4 is fixed on the top of the bottom plate 1, a first storage battery 3 is installed on one side of the top of the frame 4, and a water pump 5 is fixed on the other side of the top of the frame 4, a flow control valve 7 is installed on the side of the top of the first storage battery 3 close to the water pump 5, and the output end of the water pump 5 is connected to the input end of the flow control valve 7, the output end of the flow control valve 7 is connected to a distribution pipe 8, and a drip irrigation belt 9 is installed on the output end of the distribution pipe 8, a first solar panel 6 is installed on the top of the frame 4, and the output end of the first solar panel 6 is electrically connected to the first storage battery 3 through a photovoltaic controller;

[0029] A limit frame 12, wherein a plurality of limit frames 12 are provided, and the drip irrigation belt 9 passes through the limit frame 12, a controller 11 is installed at the top of the limit frame 12, and a soil moisture sensor 23 is connected to one side of the controller 11 through a wire, a motor seat 10 is installed on the top of the controller 11, and a functional seat 14 is installed on the top of the motor seat 10, a servo motor 21 is provided in the motor seat 10, and an output end of the servo motor 21 is connected to the functional seat 14 through a rotating shaft;

[0030] The installation sleeve 17 is arranged on one side of the functional seat 14, and a connecting pipe 19 is inserted in the installation sleeve 17, and a solenoid valve 22 is fixed at the bottom of the connecting pipe 19, and the bottom of the solenoid valve 22 is connected to a hose 13, and the bottom of the hose 13 is connected to the drip irrigation belt 9, and a switching valve 25 is arranged at the output end of the connecting pipe 19, and nozzles 18 are installed at the three outlets of the switching valve 25;

[0031] A second solar panel 15 is installed on the top of the functional seat 14, and a second battery 20 is arranged inside the functional seat 14. The second solar panel 15 can convert solar energy into electrical energy and store it in the second battery 20. The second battery 20 can power the servo motor 21, the soil moisture sensor 23, the solenoid valve 22, the switching valve 25 and the controller 11. No external power supply is required, which is more convenient to use.

[0032] In one of the embodiments, one end of the limit frame 12 is designed as an open structure, and ground nails 1201 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the limit frame 12. The top of the limit frame 12 is installed with a limit pressure plate 24, and the shape of the limit pressure plate 24 is consistent with the shape of the drip irrigation belt 9 after filling with water. The open design makes it convenient to put the unfilled drip irrigation belt 9 into the limit frame 12, and the installation is more convenient. The limit pressure plate 24 can press the drip irrigation belt 9 under the elastic force of the spring to limit the drip irrigation belt 9, avoid the position of the drip irrigation belt 9 from being easily offset due to animal activities, and make drip irrigation more precise.

[0033] In one of the preferred embodiments, an articulated seat 16 is fixed to one side of the functional seat 14, and the mounting sleeve 17 is rotatably connected to the articulated seat 16. A tightening knob 1601 is installed at the connection between the mounting sleeve 17 and the articulated seat 16. The rotatable connection design makes the inclination angle of the mounting sleeve 17 adjustable. After adjusting to a suitable angle, the tightening knob 1601 can be used to fix the angle, so that the position of the sprinkler irrigation is more accurate and very convenient to use.

[0034] In one of the embodiments, the inner wall of the mounting sleeve 17 is installed with a flexible splint 26 through a spring, and the flexible splint 26 is in contact with the outer wall of the connecting tube 19. Three flexible splints 26 are arranged at equal angles in each mounting sleeve 17. The three flexible splints 26 can elastically clamp the connecting tube 19, making it easy to install and disassemble the connecting tube 19, and convenient to remove the connecting tube 19 for hand-held sprinkler irrigation, and convenient to re-spray some positions, and the design is more reasonable.

[0035] In one of the preferred embodiments, the nozzles 18 include large nozzles, medium nozzles and atomizing micro nozzles, and the three nozzles 18 of different specifications are switched through a switching valve 25. The controller 11 controls the operation of the solenoid valve 22 and the switching valve 25 according to the humidity information transmitted by the soil moisture sensor 23, and enables the nozzles 18 of appropriate specifications to perform sprinkler irrigation and water replenishment, so that the melon cultivation effect is better.

[0036] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: when in use, the first battery 3 supplies power to the water pump 5, the second battery 20 supplies power to the servo motor 21, the soil moisture sensor 23, the solenoid valve 22, the switching valve 25 and the controller 11, and when in use, the drip irrigation belt 9 is first laid, and then the limit frame 12 is fixed on the melon planting field by using the ground nail 1201 at a suitable distance at each end, the drip irrigation belt 9 is inserted into the opening on one side of the limit frame 12 and is pressed by the limit pressure plate 24, the soil moisture sensor 23 is inserted into the soil, and when in use, the drip irrigation belt 9 is used for daily drip irrigation and water replenishment. According to the different needs of different stages of melon development, the appropriate humidity is set on the controller 11. The soil moisture sensor 23 can detect the soil moisture in real time and transmit the information to the controller 11. The controller 11 controls the electromagnetic valve 22 and the switching valve 25 according to the humidity information transmitted by the soil moisture sensor 23, and enables the nozzle 18 of appropriate specifications to perform sprinkler irrigation and water replenishment, so that the melon cultivation effect is better. During sprinkler irrigation, the servo motor 21 rotates, which can drive the nozzle 18 to rotate 360°, realizing all-round and multi-angle sprinkler irrigation.

[0037] The above are only embodiments of the present invention, and common sense such as the known specific structures and characteristics in the scheme are not described in detail here. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is limited by the attached claims rather than the above description, so it is intended to include all changes within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the present invention. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

Claims

1. A watering device for melon cultivation, characterized in that: It includes: A base plate (1), wherein walking wheels (2) are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate (1), and a frame (4) is fixed at the top of the base plate (1), a first storage battery (3) is installed on one side of the top of the frame (4), and a water pump (5) is fixed on the other side of the top of the frame (4), a flow control valve (7) is installed on the side of the top of the first storage battery (3) close to the water pump (5), and the output end of the water pump (5) is connected to the input end of the flow control valve (7), the output end of the flow control valve (7) is connected to a distribution pipe (8), and a drip irrigation tape (9) is installed at the output end of the distribution pipe (8), and a first solar panel (6) is installed at the top of the frame (4), and the output end of the first solar panel (6) is electrically connected to the first storage battery (3) through a photovoltaic controller; A limit frame (12), wherein a plurality of limit frames (12) are provided, and a drip irrigation belt (9) passes through the limit frame (12); a controller (11) is installed at the top of the limit frame (12), and a soil moisture sensor (23) is connected to one side of the controller (11) via a wire; a motor seat (10) is installed at the top of the controller (11), and a functional seat (14) is installed at the top of the motor seat (10); a servo motor (21) is provided in the motor seat (10), and an output end of the servo motor (21) is connected to the functional seat (14) via a rotating shaft; A mounting sleeve (17) is arranged on one side of the functional seat (14), and a connecting pipe (19) is inserted into the mounting sleeve (17), a solenoid valve (22) is fixed at the bottom of the connecting pipe (19), and a hose (13) is connected to the bottom of the solenoid valve (22), and the bottom of the hose (13) is connected to the drip irrigation belt (9), and a switching valve (25) is arranged at the output end of the connecting pipe (19), and nozzles (18) are installed at three outlets of the switching valve (25).

2. The watering device for melon cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the limit frame (12) is designed as an open structure, and ground nails (1201) are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the limit frame (12). The top of the limit frame (12) is installed with a limit pressure plate (24), and the shape of the limit pressure plate (24) is consistent with the shape of the drip irrigation belt (9) after being filled with water.

3. The watering device for melon cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second solar cell panel (15) is installed on the top of the functional seat (14), and a second storage battery (20) is arranged inside the functional seat (14).

4. The watering device for melon cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hinge seat (16) is fixed to one side of the functional seat (14), and the mounting sleeve (17) is rotatably connected to the hinge seat (16). A tightening knob (1601) is installed at the connection between the mounting sleeve (17) and the hinge seat (16).

5. The watering device for melon cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side walls of the installation sleeves (17) are all equipped with flexible clamps (26) via springs, and the flexible clamps (26) are all in contact with the outer wall of the connecting tube (19). Three flexible clamps (26) are arranged at equal angles in each installation sleeve (17).

6. The watering device for melon cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nozzles (18) include a large nozzle, a medium nozzle and an atomizing micro nozzle, and the three nozzles (18) of different specifications are switched through a switching valve (25).