Seed germinator
By setting up a hydrophobic breathable layer, pouring part, drainage holes and sealing paper in the seed germination device, the problem of rot caused by long-term infiltration of cat grass seed roots is solved, and the effective management of moisture and air is achieved, ensuring the seed germination rate and material integrity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421486052.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In the existing portable cat grass germinator design, the root system of cat grass seeds is soaked in a water-retaining sponge for a long time after germination, which can easily lead to root rot and affect the growth of cat grass.
A seed germinator is designed, with a hydrophobic breathable layer at the bottom of the container, and the nutrient soil and cat grass seeds are laid on the hydrophobic breathable layer. A water pouring part and drainage holes are provided on the sealing film. The sealing paper is closely attached to the water pouring part to isolate the inside and the outside.
Through the design of the hydrophobic breathable layer, moisture and air are effectively managed, and seed germination and germination rate are promoted; water pouring and drainage holes facilitate moisture management and prevent nutrient soil and seed loss; sealed paper ensures material integrity for long-distance transportation and storage, extends the effective storage period, and ensures seed vitality and the freshness of nutrient soil.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pet supplies, in particular to a seed germination device. Background Art
[0002] In the field of pet care, especially in the breeding and management of cats, providing a healthy and natural environment is essential to maintaining the overall well-being of pets. Cat grass, as an important part of pet health care, has been highly valued by pet owners in recent years. Cat grass is not the name of a single plant, but a general term for a series of herbs that are attractive to cats and can promote their digestion and satisfy their nature. Common types include wheat grass, barley grass, oat grass, etc.
[0003] The existing portable cat grass germination device adopts a structure similar to that of instant noodle containers, with a water-retaining sponge at the bottom to maintain water supply, and cat grass seeds and necessary nutrient soil at the top to provide the necessary water and nutrients for the germination of cat grass. However, this design has certain defects, that is, after the cat grass seeds germinate, their roots will be soaked in the water-retaining sponge for a long time, which can easily cause the root rot of the cat grass, and thus have an adverse effect on the overall growth of the cat grass. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a seed germination device, which can prevent the cat grass seeds from rotting due to long-term soaking in water, and provide suitable germination conditions for the cat grass seeds.
[0005] A seed germination device according to the first embodiment of the utility model comprises:
[0006] The container is a cavity-type structure with one end open, a hydrophobic air-permeable layer is provided at the bottom of the container, nutrient soil and cat grass seeds are paved in the container, and the nutrient soil and cat grass seeds are arranged on the hydrophobic air-permeable layer;
[0007] A sealing film is adapted to the opening of the container, the sealing film covers the opening of the container, the sealing film is provided with a water pouring portion, the water pouring portion is provided with a plurality of drainage holes, and the drainage holes connect the container with the outside;
[0008] The sealing paper is adapted to the shape of the water pouring portion, and the sealing paper is attached to the water pouring portion to isolate the inside of the container from the outside.
[0009] A seed germination device according to an embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the hydrophobic air-permeable layer arranged at the bottom of the container realizes the effective management of moisture and air, which not only ensures the moisture of the nutrient soil, but also promotes air circulation, thereby ensuring the germination speed and germination rate of the seeds; the design of the water pouring part and the drainage hole on the sealing film not only facilitates the user to easily pour out excess water and realizes convenient moisture management, but also during the pouring process, the drainage hole plays the function of an isolation barrier, effectively preventing the loss of nutrient soil and seeds, and ensuring the complete preservation of the materials; the sealing paper can fit tightly to the water pouring part, ensuring that the nutrient soil and seeds in the container for long-distance transportation will not leak, and can also extend its effective storage period, ensuring the vitality of the seeds and the freshness of the nutrient soil, and ensuring the germination rate of the seeds.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the sealing film is provided with a first lug, the sealing paper is provided with a second lug, and the first lug and the second lug are arranged opposite to each other. The first lug facilitates the user to apply external force to the sealing film to open the sealing film, and the second lug facilitates the user to apply external force to the sealing paper to open the sealing paper.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the inner wall of the container is provided with water level scale lines, which provide an intuitive visual guide for the user, ensuring that the water level can be accurately judged when adding water.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the container is truncated cone-shaped, and the inner diameter of the container gradually increases from the bottom to the top. The truncated cone-shaped container is more stable when placed, and the gradually increasing outer diameter at the top can provide a wider growth space for the plant, which is conducive to the plant receiving more light, and can also promote air circulation and reduce pests and diseases.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a filter screen is further arranged between the drainage hole and the sealing paper, and the filter screen can prevent the nutrient soil from flowing out of the drainage hole, thereby ensuring that the nutrients in the nutrient soil are not lost.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the drainage hole is in the shape of an elongated strip, and a plurality of the drainage holes are arranged at intervals on the water pouring portion. The elongated drainage holes can improve drainage efficiency.
[0015] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the opening of the container is arranged upward, so that the seeds can receive light better after germination and watering is more convenient.
[0016] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the hydrophobic breathable layer is a meltblown cloth, and the meltblown cloth is integrated with the inner wall of the container by hot melting. The connection by hot melting can improve the bonding strength between the meltblown cloth and the container, and improve the stability and durability of the overall structure.
[0017] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the meltblown cloth is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the diameter of the through holes is less than 2 mm, which can improve the circulation of air and prevent the nutrient soil and seeds from falling from the through holes, thereby ensuring the integrity of the materials.
[0018] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the distance between the meltblown cloth and the bottom of the container is 2 cm to 5 cm. This spacing size can ensure that the accumulated water at the bottom of the container is effectively retained to provide the necessary moist environment for the root system, and can also prevent excessive water from soaking the meltblown cloth and affecting air circulation and root breathing.
[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a seed germination device according to an embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] Reference numerals: container 100 ; sealing film 110 ; sealing paper 120 ; water pouring portion 130 ; drainage hole 140 ; first lug 150 ; second lug 160 ; hydrophobic air-permeable layer 170 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.
[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying 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 operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0026] In the description of the present utility model, "several" means one or more, "more" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood to include the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0027] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.
[0028] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 2 , a seed germination device, comprising:
[0029] The container 100 is a cavity structure with one end open. A hydrophobic air-permeable layer 170 is provided at the bottom of the container 100. Nutrient soil and cat grass seeds are paved in the container 100. The nutrient soil and cat grass seeds are arranged on the hydrophobic air-permeable layer 170.
[0030] The sealing film 110 is adapted to the opening of the container 100, and the sealing film 110 covers the opening of the container 100. The sealing film 110 is provided with a water pouring portion 130, and the water pouring portion 130 is provided with a plurality of drainage holes 140, and the drainage holes 140 connect the container with the outside;
[0031] The sealing paper 120 is adapted to the shape of the water pouring portion 130 , and the sealing paper 120 is attached to the water pouring portion 130 to isolate the inside of the container 100 from the outside.
[0032] The hydrophobic breathable layer 170 arranged at the bottom of the container 100 realizes the effective management of moisture and air, which not only ensures the moisture of the nutrient soil, but also promotes air circulation, thereby ensuring the germination speed and germination rate of the seeds; the design of the water pouring part 130 and the drainage hole 140 on the sealing film 110 not only makes it easy for the user to easily pour out excess water and realize convenient moisture management, but also during the pouring process, the drainage hole 140 plays the function of an isolation barrier, effectively preventing the loss of nutrient soil and seeds, and ensuring the complete preservation of the materials; the sealing paper 120 can fit tightly to the water pouring part 130, ensuring that the nutrient soil and seeds in the container 100 for long-distance transportation will not leak, and can also extend its effective storage period, ensuring the vitality of the seeds and the freshness of the nutrient soil, and ensuring the germination rate of the seeds.
[0033] The sealing film 110 is provided with a first lug 150, and the sealing paper 120 is provided with a second lug 160, and the first lug 150 and the second lug 160 are arranged opposite to each other. The first lug 150 is convenient for the user to apply external force to the sealing film 110 to open the sealing film 110, and the second lug 160 is convenient for the user to apply external force to the sealing paper 120 to open the sealing paper 120.
[0034] The inner wall of the container 100 is provided with water level scale lines. The water level scale lines provide an intuitive visual guide for the user, ensuring that the water level can be accurately judged when adding water.
[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The container 100 is in a truncated cone shape, and the inner diameter of the container 100 gradually increases from the bottom to the top. The truncated cone-shaped container 100 is more stable when placed, and the gradually increasing outer diameter at the top can provide a wider growth space for the plant, which is conducive to the plant receiving more light, and can also promote air circulation and reduce pests and diseases.
[0036] The drainage hole 140 is in the shape of an elongated strip, and a plurality of drainage holes 140 are arranged at intervals on the water pouring portion 130. The elongated drainage hole 140 can improve the drainage efficiency. It is understandable that the drainage hole 140 can also be arranged as a plurality of round holes, and the shape of the drainage hole 140 can be flexibly adjusted according to the seeds to be soaked, and no strict limitation is made here. A filter screen is also arranged between the drainage hole 140 and the sealing paper 120. The filter screen can prevent the nutrient soil from flowing out of the drainage hole 140, and can ensure that the nutrients in the nutrient soil are not lost.
[0037] The opening of the container 100 is arranged upwards, so that the seeds can receive light better after germination and watering is more convenient.
[0038] The hydrophobic breathable layer 170 is a meltblown cloth, which is integrated with the inner wall of the container 100 by hot melting. The connection by hot melting can improve the bonding strength between the meltblown cloth and the container 100, and improve the stability and durability of the overall structure.
[0039] The meltblown cloth is provided with a number of through holes, the diameter of which is less than 2 mm, which can improve air circulation and prevent nutrient soil and seeds from falling from the through holes, thus ensuring the integrity of the material.
[0040] The distance between the meltblown cloth and the bottom of the container 100 is 2 cm to 5 cm. This spacing size can ensure that the accumulated water at the bottom of the container 100 is effectively retained to provide the necessary moist environment for the root system, and can also prevent excessive water from soaking the meltblown cloth and affecting air circulation and root breathing.
[0041] In this embodiment, the main body of the container 100 is in the shape of a truncated cone with one end open, and its inner diameter gradually increases from the bottom to the top. The depth of the container 100 is about 11 cm, the upper diameter is about 13 cm, and the bottom diameter is 10 cm, ensuring that the seeds have enough space to grow. The bottom of the container 100 is provided with a hydrophobic and breathable layer 170 made of meltblown cloth. The meltblown cloth is tightly integrated with the inner wall of the container 100 through hot melt technology. The distance between the meltblown cloth and the bottom of the container 100 is 3 cm. The surface of the meltblown cloth is provided with a plurality of 2 mm fine through holes, which are convenient for hydrophobicity and breathability.
[0042] A layer of high-quality nutrient soil with a thickness of about 2 cm is pre-laid in the container 100, and the seeds are evenly sown on the nutrient soil, close to the hydrophobic air-permeable layer 170, providing a nutrient-rich germination environment for cat grass seeds. The top of the container 100 is sealed with a transparent sealing film 110, the edge of the sealing film 110 is precisely fitted with the opening of the container 100, and a first lug 150 is designed to facilitate opening. A water pouring portion 130 is provided on the sealing film 110, and the water pouring portion 130 is provided with a plurality of long strip drainage holes 140, with uniform spacing, each drainage hole 140 is about 3 cm long and 0.5 cm wide, which not only ensures good drainage performance, but also prevents soil or seeds from being lost with water. A special sealing paper 120 is attached below the water pouring portion 130, which matches the shape of the water pouring portion 130, and a second lug 160 is provided thereon for easy opening. The surface of the drainage hole 140 is also embedded with a fine filter mesh to prevent the nutrient soil and seeds from being lost from the drainage hole 140 when pouring water.
[0043] The inner wall of the container 100 is provided with water level scale lines, which are convenient for the user to observe and control the water volume. When the seeds need to be soaked, the user pours clean water into the container 100 according to the instructions until the liquid level just touches the preset water level scale line, and then leaves it for 4 to 6 hours to allow the seeds to fully absorb water and swell, and enter a good pre-germination state. Then, the sealing paper 120 is opened, and the excess water is drained using the pouring part 130 and the drainage hole 140. This step effectively avoids root damage or disease breeding caused by excessive soaking.
[0044] Then, a proper amount of clean water is re-injected. At this time, the amount of water added should be controlled below the height of the hydrophobic breathable layer 170. Relying on natural evaporation and the hydrophobic properties of the breathable layer, a moist and breathable root environment is formed. This ingenious water management mechanism can not only ensure that the soil maintains appropriate humidity and promotes the healthy and rapid growth of cat grass, but also prevent the roots from being soaked in water for a long time, thereby effectively eliminating the risk of root rot or cat grass mold, and ensuring that the cat grass finally harvested is fresh, clean, and suitable for pets to eat.
[0045] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.
Claims
1. A seed germination device for planting cat grass, characterized in that: include: The container is a cavity-type structure with one end open, a hydrophobic air-permeable layer is provided at the bottom of the container, nutrient soil and cat grass seeds are paved in the container, and the nutrient soil and cat grass seeds are arranged on the hydrophobic air-permeable layer; A sealing film is adapted to the opening of the container, the sealing film covers the opening of the container, the sealing film is provided with a water pouring portion, the water pouring portion is provided with a plurality of drainage holes, and the drainage holes connect the container with the outside; The sealing paper is adapted to the shape of the water pouring portion, and the sealing paper is attached to the water pouring portion to isolate the inside of the container from the outside.
2. A seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing film is provided with a first lug, and the sealing paper is provided with a second lug, and the first lug and the second lug are arranged opposite to each other.
3. A seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the container is provided with water level scale lines.
4. A seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container is in a truncated cone shape, and the inner diameter of the container gradually increases from the bottom to the top.
5. A seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter net is also arranged between the drainage hole and the sealing paper.
6. A seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage holes are in the shape of long strips, and a plurality of the drainage holes are arranged at intervals on the water pouring portion.
7. A seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening of the container is arranged upward.
8. A seed germination device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydrophobic and breathable layer is a meltblown cloth, and the meltblown cloth is integrated with the inner wall of the container by hot melting.
9. A seed germination device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The meltblown cloth is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the diameter of the through holes is less than 2 mm.
10. A seed germination device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The distance between the meltblown cloth and the bottom of the container is 2 cm to 5 cm.