Hydroponic equipment for grass seed cultivation

By designing a hydroponic equipment for grass seed cultivation including hydroponics, irrigation and lighting mechanisms, the problem of uneven irrigation of grass seeds in existing equipment is solved, and uniform growth and high yield of grass is achieved.

CN222888395UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23INST OF ANIMAL SCI & VETERINARY HUBEI ACADEMY OF AGRI SCI
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Application Number
CN202421911912.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-08

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Technical Problem

During the use of the existing hydroponic equipment for grass seed cultivation, it is not convenient to irrigate the grass seeds evenly, resulting in too much water and nutrient solution obtained by some grass seeds, while other parts are insufficient, resulting in differences in the growth rate and quality of the forage, affecting the overall uniformity and yield.

Method used

A hydroponic equipment for grass seed cultivation including hydroponic mechanisms, irrigation mechanisms and lighting mechanisms was designed. The hydroponic mechanism realizes the collection and recycling of nutrient solution through the collection bucket and the installation frame. The irrigation mechanism uses the inlet solenoid valve, irrigation pipe and sprinkler to achieve uniform irrigation. The lighting mechanism promotes photosynthesis through lighting lamps and controllers.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of this equipment, uniform hydroponics and light can be achieved forage seeds, uniform growth of forage, improve the growth rate and quality of forage, and enhance the overall uniformity and yield.

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Abstract

The hydroponic equipment for forage seed cultivation comprises a hydroponic mechanism, an irrigation mechanism is fixedly installed on the rear side of the hydroponic mechanism, and a lighting mechanism is fixedly installed on the front side of the hydroponic mechanism; the water culture mechanism comprises a collecting hopper, and a plurality of mounting frames are movably connected to the interior of the collecting hopper; the irrigation mechanism comprises a frame body, the frame body is fixedly connected with the rear side of the collecting hopper, a frame body is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the frame body, and a lead screw is rotationally connected to the inner wall of the frame body. The device has the advantage of uniform growth, and solves the problems that in the using process of existing hydroponic equipment for pasture seed cultivation, pasture seeds are inconvenient to uniformly irrigate, part of the pasture seeds can obtain too much water and nutrient solution, other parts are insufficient, the growth speed and quality of pasture are different, and the pasture seeds grow more uniformly. The overall uniformity and the yield are influenced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of forage grass planting, in particular to hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage grass seeds. Background Art

[0002] The hydroponic equipment for grass seed cultivation is a modern agricultural technology device specially used for cultivating grass in a soilless environment. This equipment uses hydroponic technology, that is, directly providing the necessary water and nutrients to grass seeds and seedlings through nutrient solution instead of relying on soil. The advantages of hydroponic grass are short growth cycle, high yield, less pests and diseases, no seasonal and geographical restrictions, and can effectively save water resources, reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and be environmentally friendly. This technology is particularly suitable for use in areas with limited space or poor soil conditions, such as urban agriculture, greenhouses or specific breeding sites.

[0003] The Chinese patent application number is 202323229112.8, which is a self-draining forage hydroponic equipment, including a main body, a spray mechanism is arranged inside the main body, the spray mechanism includes a support plate, and water seepage plates are arranged at the top positions of two groups of support plates. A water storage tank is opened at the bottom position inside the main body, a filter plate is penetrated at the top surface position inside the water storage tank, a water injection pipe is penetrated at the bottom position of the left side wall of the main body, a drainage pipe is penetrated at the bottom position of the back side of the main body, and an L-shaped water pipe is penetrated at the middle position of the bottom of the back side of the main body.

[0004] The existing hydroponic equipment for grass seed cultivation is not convenient for uniform irrigation of grass seeds during use, which will cause some grass seeds to obtain too much water and nutrient solution while other parts will not obtain enough, resulting in differences in grass growth rate and quality, affecting the overall uniformity and yield. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a hydroponic device for cultivating forage grass seeds, which has the advantage of uniform growth and solves the problem that the existing hydroponic device for cultivating forage grass seeds is not convenient for uniform irrigation of forage grass seeds during use, which causes some forage grass seeds to obtain too much water and nutrient solution while other parts are insufficient, resulting in differences in forage grass growth rate and quality, affecting the overall uniformity and yield.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a hydroponic device for cultivating forage seeds, comprising a hydroponic mechanism,

[0007] An irrigation mechanism is fixedly installed on the rear side of the hydroponic mechanism, and a lighting mechanism is fixedly installed on the front side of the hydroponic mechanism;

[0008] The hydroponic mechanism comprises a collecting hopper, wherein a plurality of mounting frames are movably connected inside the collecting hopper;

[0009] The irrigation mechanism comprises a frame, the frame is fixedly connected to the rear side of the collecting bucket, the top of the inner wall of the frame is fixedly connected to a frame, the inner wall of the frame is rotatably connected to a screw rod, the surface of the screw rod is threadedly connected to a plurality of nut seats, a liquid inlet solenoid valve is fixedly installed on the front side of the nut seat, the liquid outlet end of the liquid inlet solenoid valve is connected to an irrigation pipe, the bottom of the irrigation pipe is connected to a plurality of nozzles, and the liquid inlet end of the liquid inlet solenoid valve is connected to a hose;

[0010] The lighting mechanism comprises a mounting plate, the mounting plate is movably connected to the front side of the collecting bucket, a plurality of bent rods are fixedly mounted on the front side of the mounting plate, and a lighting lamp is fixedly mounted on the rear end of the bent rods.

[0011] As a preferred hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage seeds of the utility model, a liquid outlet solenoid valve is connected to the center of the bottom of the collecting bucket.

[0012] As a preferred hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage seeds of the utility model, the left and right sides of the collecting bucket are fixedly connected with a movable frame, the four corners of the bottom of the movable frame are fixedly connected with brake universal wheels, and a controller is fixedly installed on the right side of the movable frame.

[0013] As a preferred hydroponic device for cultivating forage seeds of the utility model, handles are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the installation frame, the handles are movably connected to the top of the collecting bucket, and a limiting ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the installation frame.

[0014] As a preferred hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage seeds of the utility model, the top of the limiting ring is movably connected to a seed cultivating plate, the seed cultivating plate is movably connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame, handles are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the seed cultivating plate, and a plurality of through holes are opened on the seed cultivating plate.

[0015] As a preferred hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage seeds of the utility model, a reduction motor is fixedly connected to the right side of the frame, the output shaft of the reduction motor is fixedly connected to the right end of the screw rod, and the surface of the nut seat is slidably connected to the inner wall of the frame.

[0016] As a preferred hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage seeds of the utility model, the bottom of the hose is connected to a liquid inlet pipe, a flange is provided at the right end of the liquid inlet pipe, a support is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the liquid inlet pipe, the front side of the support is fixedly connected to the rear side of the frame, and proximity sensors are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the rear side of the frame.

[0017] As a preferred hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage seeds of the utility model, the lighting lamp is located on the top of the seed cultivation plate, and the left and right sides of the mounting plate are rotatably connected with threaded rods, and the threaded rods are threadedly connected to the front side of the collecting bucket.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0019] 1. The utility model can facilitate hydroponics of forage grass seeds by arranging a hydroponic mechanism so that the forage grass seeds can be grown into forage grass. The forage grass seeds are placed on the top of the seed cultivation plate, and the seed cultivation plate is placed in the installation frame. The limit ring supports the bottom of the seed cultivation plate. The irrigation mechanism irrigates the nutrient solution on the top of the forage grass seeds so that the forage grass seeds can grow. The excess nutrient solution passes through the seed cultivation plate and the installation frame into the collecting bucket to avoid excessive nutrient solution. The nutrient solution in the collecting bucket can be discharged for recycling by opening the liquid outlet solenoid valve. The mobile frame supports the collecting bucket. The mobile frame and the collecting bucket can be moved by the brake universal wheel to change the position of the hydroponics.

[0020] 2. The utility model can evenly irrigate the grass seeds with nutrient solution by arranging an irrigation mechanism, so that the grass seeds can grow evenly. The nutrient solution is pumped into the liquid inlet pipe by a liquid pump, and the nutrient solution inside the liquid inlet pipe enters the liquid inlet solenoid valve through a hose. The liquid inlet solenoid valve controls the liquid output, and the regulated nutrient solution enters the irrigation pipe and is finally sprayed to the top of the seed cultivation plate through a plurality of nozzles to irrigate the grass seeds. The output shaft of the reduction motor drives the screw rod to rotate, and the screw rod drives the nut seat to slide inside the frame, and the nut seat drives the liquid inlet solenoid valve, the irrigation pipe and the nozzle to move left and right, so that the grass seeds are evenly irrigated. When the proximity sensor on the left detects the leftmost nut seat, the controller controls the reduction motor output shaft to reverse, so that the nut seat moves to the right. When the proximity sensor on the right detects the rightmost nut seat, the reduction motor output shaft is forward, so that the nut seat moves to the left, so as to realize the left and right reciprocating movement of the irrigation pipe.

[0021] 3. The utility model can provide uniform illumination for the grass seeds, promote photosynthesis, and accelerate the growth of the grass by arranging the lighting mechanism. When the grass needs to be illuminated, the controller starts a plurality of lighting lamps to illuminate the grass. When the grown grass needs to be taken out, the threaded rod is unscrewed from the front side of the collecting bucket to remove the threaded rod, the bent rod and the lighting lamp. The seed cultivation plate is lifted and taken out from the top of the limiting ring and the mounting frame to facilitate the staff to take out the planted grass. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is the main axonometric drawing of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is the main exploded view of the hydroponic mechanism of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is the main axonometric view of the irrigation mechanism of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is the main axonometric drawing of the lighting mechanism of the utility model.

[0026] In the figure: 1. hydroponic mechanism; 101. collecting bucket; 102. brake universal wheel; 103. mobile frame; 104. handle; 105. mounting frame; 106. seed cultivation plate; 107. limit ring; 108. controller; 109. liquid outlet solenoid valve; 2. irrigation mechanism; 201. frame; 202. nut seat; 203. nozzle; 204. liquid inlet solenoid valve; 205. irrigation pipe; 206. frame; 207. liquid inlet pipe; 208. screw rod; 209. support; 210. hose; 211. reduction motor; 212. proximity sensor; 3. lighting mechanism; 301. mounting plate; 302. threaded rod; 303. bent rod; 304. lighting lamp. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 A hydroponic device for cultivating forage seeds comprises a hydroponic mechanism 1, an irrigation mechanism 2 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the hydroponic mechanism 1, and a lighting mechanism 3 is fixedly installed on the front side of the hydroponic mechanism 1.

[0028] Furthermore, the hydroponic mechanism 1 includes a collecting bucket 101 , and a plurality of mounting frames 105 are movably connected inside the collecting bucket 101 .

[0029] Furthermore, a liquid outlet solenoid valve 109 is connected to the center of the bottom of the collecting hopper 101 .

[0030] Furthermore, the left and right sides of the collecting bucket 101 are fixedly connected with a moving frame 103 , the four corners of the bottom of the moving frame 103 are fixedly connected with brake universal wheels 102 , and the right side of the moving frame 103 is fixedly installed with a controller 108 .

[0031] Furthermore, handles 104 are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the installation frame 105 , the handles 104 are movably connected to the top of the collecting bucket 101 , and a limiting ring 107 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the installation frame 105 .

[0032] Furthermore, a seed cultivation plate 106 is movably connected to the top of the limiting ring 107, and the seed cultivation plate 106 is movably connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame 105. Handles are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the seed cultivation plate 106, and a plurality of through holes are opened on the seed cultivation plate 106.

[0033] By setting up the hydroponic mechanism 1, it is convenient to hydroponically culture the grass seeds so that they can grow into grass. The grass seeds are placed on the top of the seed cultivation plate 106, and the seed cultivation plate 106 is placed in the installation frame 105. The limit ring 107 supports the bottom of the seed cultivation plate 106. The irrigation mechanism 2 irrigates the nutrient solution on the top of the grass seeds so that the grass seeds can grow. The excess nutrient solution passes through the seed cultivation plate 106 and the installation frame 105 and enters the collecting bucket 101 to avoid excessive nutrient solution. The nutrient solution inside the collecting bucket 101 can be discharged for recycling by opening the liquid outlet solenoid valve 109. The movable frame 103 supports the collecting bucket 101. The movable frame 103 and the collecting bucket 101 can be moved by braking the universal wheel 102 to change the position of the hydroponic culture.

[0034] Furthermore, the irrigation mechanism 2 includes a frame 201, which is fixedly connected to the rear side of the collecting bucket 101, and a frame 206 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the frame 201. A screw rod 208 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the frame 206, and a plurality of nut seats 202 are threadedly connected to the surface of the screw rod 208. A liquid inlet solenoid valve 204 is fixedly installed on the front side of the nut seat 202. The liquid outlet end of the liquid inlet solenoid valve 204 is connected to an irrigation pipe 205, and the bottom of the irrigation pipe 205 is connected to a plurality of nozzles 203, and the liquid inlet end of the liquid inlet solenoid valve 204 is connected to a hose 210.

[0035] Furthermore, a reduction motor 211 is fixedly connected to the right side of the frame 201 , the output shaft of the reduction motor 211 is fixedly connected to the right end of the screw rod 208 , and the surface of the nut seat 202 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the frame 206 .

[0036] Furthermore, the bottom of the hose 210 is connected to a liquid inlet pipe 207, a flange is provided at the right end of the liquid inlet pipe 207, a support member 209 is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the liquid inlet pipe 207, the front side of the support member 209 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the frame 201, and proximity sensors 212 are fixedly installed on both sides of the rear side of the frame 206.

[0037] By setting up the irrigation mechanism 2, it is convenient to evenly irrigate the grass seeds with nutrient solution so that the grass seeds grow evenly. The nutrient solution is pumped into the liquid inlet pipe 207 by the liquid pump. The nutrient solution inside the liquid inlet pipe 207 enters the liquid inlet solenoid valve 204 through the hose 210. The liquid inlet solenoid valve 204 controls the liquid output. The regulated nutrient solution enters the irrigation pipe 205 and is finally sprayed to the top of the seed cultivation plate 106 through a plurality of nozzles 203 to irrigate the grass seeds. The output shaft of the reduction motor 211 drives the screw rod 208 to rotate, and the screw rod 208 drives the nut The seat 202 slides inside the frame 206, and the nut seat 202 drives the liquid inlet solenoid valve 204, the irrigation pipe 205 and the nozzle 203 to move left and right to evenly irrigate the forage seeds. When the proximity sensor 212 on the left detects the leftmost nut seat 202, the controller 108 controls the output shaft of the reduction motor 211 to reverse, so that the nut seat 202 moves to the right. When the proximity sensor 212 on the right detects the rightmost nut seat 202, the output shaft of the reduction motor 211 is forward, so that the nut seat 202 moves to the left, thereby realizing the left and right reciprocating movement of the irrigation pipe 205.

[0038] Furthermore, the lighting mechanism 3 includes a mounting plate 301 , which is movably connected to the front side of the collecting bucket 101 , and a plurality of bent rods 303 are fixedly mounted on the front side of the mounting plate 301 , and a lighting lamp 304 is fixedly mounted on the rear end of the bent rods 303 .

[0039] Furthermore, the lighting lamp 304 is located on the top of the seed cultivation plate 106 , and the left and right sides of the mounting plate 301 are rotatably connected with threaded rods 302 , and the threaded rods 302 are threadedly connected to the front side of the collecting bucket 101 .

[0040] By setting up the lighting mechanism 3, it is possible to evenly illuminate the grass seeds, promote photosynthesis, and accelerate the growth of grass. When the grass needs to be illuminated, the controller 108 starts a number of lighting lamps 304, and the lighting lamps 304 illuminate the grass. When the grown grass needs to be taken out, the threaded rod 302 is unscrewed from the front side of the collecting bucket 101 to remove the threaded rod 302, the bent rod 303 and the lighting lamp 304, and the seed cultivation plate 106 is removed from the top of the limiting ring 107 and the installation frame 105 by lifting, so that the staff can take out the planted grass.

[0041] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hydroponic device for cultivating forage grass seeds, comprising a hydroponic mechanism (1), characterized in that: An irrigation mechanism (2) is fixedly mounted on the rear side of the hydroponic mechanism (1), and a lighting mechanism (3) is fixedly mounted on the front side of the hydroponic mechanism (1); The hydroponic mechanism (1) comprises a collecting bucket (101), wherein a plurality of mounting frames (105) are movably connected inside the collecting bucket (101); The irrigation mechanism (2) comprises a frame (201), the frame (201) being fixedly connected to the rear side of the collecting bucket (101), the top of the inner wall of the frame (201) being fixedly connected to a frame (206), the inner wall of the frame (206) being rotatably connected to a screw rod (208), the surface of the screw rod (208) being threadedly connected to a plurality of nut seats (202), a liquid inlet solenoid valve (204) being fixedly installed on the front side of the nut seat (202), the liquid outlet end of the liquid inlet solenoid valve (204) being connected to an irrigation pipe (205), the bottom of the irrigation pipe (205) being connected to a plurality of nozzles (203), and the liquid inlet end of the liquid inlet solenoid valve (204) being connected to a hose (210); The lighting mechanism (3) comprises a mounting plate (301), the mounting plate (301) being movably connected to the front side of the collecting bucket (101), a plurality of bent rods (303) being fixedly mounted on the front side of the mounting plate (301), and a lighting lamp (304) being fixedly mounted on the rear end of the bent rod (303).

2. The hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage grass seeds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center of the bottom of the collecting hopper (101) is connected to a liquid outlet solenoid valve (109).

3. The hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage grass seeds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the collecting bucket (101) are fixedly connected to a moving frame (103), the four bottom corners of the moving frame (103) are fixedly connected to brake universal wheels (102), and a controller (108) is fixedly installed on the right side of the moving frame (103).

4. The hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage grass seeds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear sides of the installation frame (105) are both fixedly connected with handles (104), the handles (104) are movably connected to the top of the collection bucket (101), and the inner wall of the installation frame (105) is fixedly connected with a limit ring (107).

5. The hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage grass seeds according to claim 4, characterized in that: A seed cultivation plate (106) is movably connected to the top of the limiting ring (107), and the seed cultivation plate (106) is movably connected to the inner wall of the installation frame (105). Handles are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the seed cultivation plate (106), and a plurality of through holes are opened on the seed cultivation plate (106).

6. The hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage grass seeds according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reduction motor (211) is fixedly connected to the right side of the frame (201); an output shaft of the reduction motor (211) is fixedly connected to the right end of the screw rod (208); and a surface of the nut seat (202) is slidably connected to an inner wall of the frame (206).

7. The hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage grass seeds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the hose (210) is connected to a liquid inlet pipe (207), a flange is provided at the right end of the liquid inlet pipe (207), a support member (209) is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the liquid inlet pipe (207), the front side of the support member (209) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the frame (201), and proximity sensors (212) are fixedly installed on both left and right sides of the rear side of the frame (206).

8. The hydroponic equipment for cultivating forage grass seeds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting lamp (304) is located on the top of the seed cultivation plate (106), and the left and right sides of the mounting plate (301) are rotatably connected to threaded rods (302), and the threaded rods (302) are threadedly connected to the front side of the collection bucket (101).

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