Tomato seed storage equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tomato seed storage, in particular to tomato seed storage equipment. A storage box is detachably connected with a support, a main pipe is connected with an air conveying pump, the lower end of the main pipe penetrates through the storage box and is connected with a rotating connector, the lower end of the rotating connector is connected with a ventilation pipe, and the ventilation pipe is connected with a ventilation pipe. The lower end of the breather pipe is connected with an air outlet pipe through a pipeline, the upper end of the header pipe is connected with an air pipe and a carbon dioxide pipe through a tee joint, and one side of the air outlet pipe is fixedly connected with an ultraviolet germicidal lamp. The air pipe is connected to the upper end of the header pipe, the carbon dioxide pipe is connected with the gas cylinder for storing carbon dioxide gas, and the gas outlet pipe is driven by the motor to rotate, so that uniform distribution of gas entering the storage box is ensured, and the seed storage period can be prolonged while the seed vitality is kept; and an ultraviolet sterilization lamp is connected to an air outlet pipe, so that ultraviolet sterilization can be automatically and regularly carried out on the interior of the storage box under the action of the control box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tomato seed storage, in particular to a tomato seed storage device. Background Technique

[0002] Tomato is an annual herbaceous plant of the Solanaceae family and the Solanum genus. It is rich in carotene, vitamin C and B vitamins, and has high nutritional value. It can be used as both a vegetable and a fruit, and can be eaten raw or cooked; tomatoes can be used to process tomato sauce, tomato juice and diced tomatoes, etc.; tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which has strong antioxidant ability, can reduce blood pressure, clear heat and detoxify, and can also be extracted as a health product. There are many types of tomato seeds, and the storage of tomato seeds is a process that requires careful operation to ensure the vitality and germination rate of the seeds. During the storage of tomato seeds, the temperature and humidity environment of the storage device needs to be strictly controlled, and it is necessary to regularly observe whether the seeds have mildewed to ensure the integrity of the seeds. At present, during the storage of tomato seeds, the adjustment of the temperature and humidity environment is usually considered, and a dry, sealed and light-proof storage environment has been achieved. However, the existing seed storage devices ignore the control of the gas environment in the natural dormancy state of the seeds. In order to extend the storage period of the seeds and maintain their vitality, it is particularly important to accurately control the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations inside the device for the storage of tomato seeds. Moreover, the existing tomato seed storage devices cannot sterilize the seeds. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a tomato seed storage device that can control the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations and regularly sterilize the seeds. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of the above technical problems, the utility model provides a tomato seed storage device that can control the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations and regularly sterilize the seeds, so as to solve the problems that the existing devices cannot well control the gas environment for storing seeds and cannot effectively sterilize tomato seeds.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, a tomato seed storage device of the present utility model includes a storage box and a storage box. A box door is hinged to the front end of the storage box. Brackets are fixedly connected to both sides inside the storage box. The storage box is detachably connected to the brackets. A plurality of ventilation holes are formed in the box body of the storage box. A main pipe is connected to the upper end of the storage box. An air delivery pump is connected to the main pipe. The lower end of the main pipe penetrates through the storage box and is connected to a rotary joint. The lower end of the rotary joint is connected to an air pipe. The lower end of the air pipe is connected to an air outlet pipe through a pipe. A plurality of air jet nozzles facing the storage box are connected to the inner side of the air outlet pipe. The upper end of the main pipe is respectively connected to an air pipe and a carbon dioxide pipe through a tee. The carbon dioxide pipe is connected to a gas cylinder connected to the outside of the storage box. The air pipe is in transmission connection with the output shaft of a motor connected to the upper end of the storage box. An exhaust pipe and a gas detector are connected to one side of the storage box. An ultraviolet germicidal lamp is fixedly connected to one side of the air outlet pipe. A first valve is connected to the carbon dioxide pipe, a second valve is connected to the air pipe, a third valve is connected to the exhaust pipe. A control box is fixedly connected to the box door. The gas detector is in communication connection with the control box. The first valve, the second valve, the third valve and the ultraviolet germicidal lamp are controlled by the control box.

[0005] Further, a thermo-hygrostat is fixedly connected to the rear end outside the storage box. The output end of the thermo-hygrostat is connected to the storage box. A temperature and humidity sensor is fixedly connected to one side of the storage box. The temperature and humidity sensor is in communication connection with the control box. The thermo-hygrostat is controlled by the control box.

[0006] Further, a placement seat is fixedly connected to the outside of the storage box. A limit ring is fixedly connected to the outside of the storage box. The gas cylinder passes through the limit ring and is placed on the placement seat.

[0007] Further, the output shaft of the motor penetrates through the storage box and is fixedly connected with a driving wheel. A driven wheel is fixedly connected to the air pipe. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are connected by a belt in transmission.

[0008] Further, a plurality of sliders are fixedly connected at intervals inside the brackets. Sliding grooves are formed on both sides of the storage box. The sliding grooves are slidably clamped with the sliders.

[0009] Further, universal wheels are fixedly connected to the lower end of the storage box.

[0010] The present utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0011] 1. The utility model can monitor the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in the storage box in real time by connecting a gas detector to one side of the storage box. By connecting an air pipe to the upper end of the main pipe and connecting a carbon dioxide pipe to the gas cylinder for storing carbon dioxide gas, and connecting the lower end of the main pipe to the ventilation pipe and the air outlet pipe through a rotary joint, the air outlet pipe can be driven by a motor to rotate, ensuring that the gas entering the storage box is evenly distributed, so as to reach the optimal oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations for tomato seed storage at the fastest speed, and can extend the seed storage period while maintaining the seed viability. By connecting an ultraviolet germicidal lamp to the air outlet pipe, the inside of the storage box can be automatically sterilized by ultraviolet rays regularly under the action of the control box, ensuring the quality of seed storage.

[0012] 2. The utility model can monitor the temperature and humidity in the storage box in real time by setting a temperature and humidity sensor on one side of the storage box, and can adjust the temperature and humidity in the storage box by connecting a constant temperature and humidity machine to the rear end of the storage box, so as to maintain the optimal temperature and humidity for tomato seed storage and ensure good storage effect. Description of the Drawings

[0013] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 is a front view of the external structure of the utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the rear view of

[0016] Figure 4 is Figure 1 the partial enlarged view of area A in

[0017] In the figure: 1. Storage box, 2. Bracket, 3. Storage box, 4. Main pipe, 5. Air outlet pipe, 6. Jet head, 7. Gas cylinder, 8. Carbon dioxide pipe, 9. First valve, 10. Air pipe, 11. Second valve, 12. Air delivery pump, 13. Rotary joint, 14. Motor, 15. Exhaust pipe, 16. Third valve, 17. Gas detector, 18. Temperature and humidity sensor, 19. Ultraviolet germicidal lamp, 20. Constant temperature and humidity machine, 21. Universal wheel, 22. Placing seat, 23. Box door, 24. Control box, 25. Slide block, 26. Slide groove. Detailed Embodiment

[0018] The following further describes the utility model with reference to the drawings.

[0019] As shown in Figure 1 , 2A tomato seed storage device shown in , 3 and 4 comprises a storage box 1 and a storage box 3. A box door 23 is hingedly connected to the front end of the storage box 1. A sealing strip is arranged between the box door 23 and the storage box 1. A bracket 2 is fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box 1. The storage box 3 is detachably connected to the bracket 2. A plurality of ventilation holes are provided on the box body of the storage box 3. The aperture of the ventilation holes is smaller than the diameter of the tomato seeds. A main pipe 4 is connected to the top of the storage box 1. An air pump 12 is connected to the main pipe 4. The lower end of the main pipe 4 passes through the storage box 1 and is connected to the upper end of a rotary joint 13. A ventilation pipe is connected to the lower end of the rotary joint 13. The lower end of the ventilation pipe is connected to an air outlet pipe 5 through a pipeline. The air outlet pipe 6 is located on both sides of the bracket 2. A plurality of nozzles 6 facing the storage box 3 are connected to the inner side of the air outlet pipe 5. The upper end of the main pipe 4 is connected to a three-way distributor. It is respectively connected to the air pipe 10 and the carbon dioxide pipe 8, the carbon dioxide pipe 8 is connected to the gas cylinder 7 connected to the outside of the storage box 1, and the gas cylinder 7 is a gas cylinder for storing carbon dioxide gas; the ventilation pipe is connected to the output shaft of the motor 14 connected to the upper end of the storage box 1, the upper part of one side of the storage box 1 is connected to the exhaust pipe 15, the middle part is connected to the gas detector 17, and one side of the air outlet pipe 5 is fixedly connected to an ultraviolet sterilization lamp 19, the carbon dioxide pipe 8 is connected to the first valve 9, the air pipe 10 is connected to the second valve 11, and the exhaust pipe 15 is connected to the third valve 16. The box door 23 is fixedly connected to the control box 24, the gas detector 17 is communicatively connected to the control box 24, and the first valve 9, the second valve 11, the third valve 16, and the ultraviolet sterilization lamp 19 are controlled by the control box 24. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the control box 24 has a built-in timing module that can set the time. The control box 24 will start the ultraviolet sterilization lamp 19 at regular intervals to sterilize the inside of the storage box 1; the rotary joint 13 is an existing device, and its specific structure will not be described in detail in the present embodiment; at the same time, in the present embodiment, the gas detector 17 is a two-in-one oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration detector, which is an existing device.

[0020] In order to control the temperature and humidity stability of the seeds stored in the storage box 1, a constant temperature and humidity machine 20 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the outer side of the storage box 1 through a connecting plate and bolts. The output end of the constant temperature and humidity machine 20 is connected to the storage box 1 through a pipeline. A temperature and humidity sensor 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the storage box 1. The temperature and humidity sensor 18 is communicated with the control box 24, and the constant temperature and humidity machine 20 is controlled by the control box 24.

[0021] In order to facilitate the disassembly, assembly and replacement of the gas cylinder 7, a placement seat 22 is fixedly connected to the outside of the storage box 1. In order to ensure the stability of the gas cylinder, a limiting ring is fixedly connected to the outside of the storage box 1. The gas cylinder 7 passes through the limiting ring and is placed on the placement seat 22.

[0022] In order to drive the ventilation pipe to rotate stably through the motor 14, the output shaft of the motor 14 penetrates through the storage box 1 and is fixedly connected with a driving wheel, and the ventilation pipe is fixedly connected with a driven wheel. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are connected by a belt drive. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the output shaft of the motor 14 and the ventilation pipe can also be driven in other ways, such as gear meshing, chain and sprocket drive, etc., as long as the motor 14 can drive the ventilation pipe to rotate stably.

[0023] In order to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the storage box 3, a plurality of sliders 25 are fixedly connected at intervals inside the bracket 2, and sliding grooves 26 are formed on both sides of the storage box 3. The sliding grooves 26 are slidably clamped with the sliders 25. It should be noted that in this embodiment, there is a certain distance between the upper and lower storage boxes 3.

[0024] In order to facilitate the overall movement of the equipment, universal wheels 21 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the storage box 1. In this embodiment, the universal wheels 21 are equipped with a brake mechanism, which is locked during the use of the equipment.

[0025] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the gas cylinder 7, the gas detector 17, the constant temperature and humidity machine 20, etc. are all existing devices, and their specific structures will not be described in detail in this article.

[0026] The working process of this embodiment is as follows:

[0027] When tomato seeds need to be stored, open the box door 23, take out the storage box 3, put the tomato seeds into the storage box 3, then align the sliding grooves 26 at both ends of the storage box 3 with the sliders 25, connect the storage box 3 to the bracket 2, and close the box door 23. Set the optimal concentrations of oxygen and carbon dioxide, the optimal temperature and humidity, and the time period of disinfection interval for storing tomato seeds on the control box 24. Ensure that the first valve 9, the second valve 11, and the third valve 16 are all closed. The gas detector 17 monitors the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in the storage box 1 in real time, and the temperature and humidity sensor 18 monitors the temperature and humidity in the storage box 1 in real time. When the gas detector 17 detects that the oxygen concentration in the storage box 1 is low, the control box 24 controls the second valve 11 and the third valve 16 to open, and at the same time controls the air delivery pump 12 and the motor 14 to operate. The air delivery pump 12 makes air enter the air outlet pipe 5 from the air pipe 10 and exit from the jet head 6. At the same time, the gas in the storage box 1 exits from the exhaust pipe 15. The motor 14 drives the driving wheel to rotate. The driving wheel drives the driven wheel to rotate under the action of the belt. The driven wheel drives the ventilation pipe and the air outlet pipe 5 to rotate, enabling the incoming gas to be evenly dispersed in the storage box 1. When the gas detector 17 monitors that the oxygen concentration result is qualified, the control box 24 controls the second valve 11 and the third valve 16 to close, and the air delivery pump 12 and the motor 14 stop. When the gas detector 17 detects that the carbon dioxide concentration in the storage box 1 is low, the control box 24 controls the first valve 9 and the third valve 16 to open, and at the same time controls the air delivery pump 12 and the motor 14 to operate. The operating principle is the same as the above description. When the temperature and humidity sensor 18 monitors that the temperature and humidity in the storage box 1 are abnormal, the control box 24 controls the constant temperature and humidity machine 20 to operate to adjust the temperature and humidity environment inside the storage box 1. The control box 24 starts the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 19 and the motor 14 to operate at regular intervals according to the set time. The air outlet pipe 5 of the motor 14 and the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 19 rotate to achieve the sterilization and disinfection inside the storage box 1.

Claims

1. A tomato seed storage device, comprising a storage box (1) and a storage box (3). The front end of the storage box (1) is hinged with a box door (23), and is characterized in that: On both sides inside the storage box (1), there are fixedly connected brackets (2). The storage box (3) is detachably connected to the brackets (2). A number of ventilation holes are provided on the box body of the storage box (3). The top of the storage box (1) is connected to a main pipe (4). An air delivery pump (12) is connected to the main pipe (4). The lower end of the main pipe (4) penetrates through the storage box (1) and is connected to a rotary joint (13). The lower end of the rotary joint (13) is connected to an air pipe. The lower end of the air pipe is connected to an air outlet pipe (5) through a pipeline. Inside the air outlet pipe (5), there are fixedly connected a number of jet nozzles (6) facing the storage box (3). The upper end of the main pipe (4) is respectively connected to an air pipe (10) and a carbon dioxide pipe (8) through a tee. The carbon dioxide pipe (8) is connected to a gas cylinder (7) connected to the outside of the storage box (1). The air pipe is drivingly connected to the output shaft of a motor (14) connected to the upper end of the storage box (1). One side of the storage box (1) is connected to an exhaust pipe (15) and a gas detector (17). One side of the air outlet pipe (5) is fixedly connected to an ultraviolet germicidal lamp (19). A first valve (9) is connected to the carbon dioxide pipe (8), a second valve (11) is connected to the air pipe (10), and a third valve (16) is connected to the exhaust pipe (15). A control box (24) is fixedly connected to the box door (23). The gas detector (17) is communicatively connected to the control box (24). The first valve (9), the second valve (11), the third valve (16), and the ultraviolet germicidal lamp (19) are controlled by the control box (24).

2. The tomato seed storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A constant temperature and humidity machine (20) is fixedly connected to the outer rear end of the storage box (1). The output end of the constant temperature and humidity machine (20) is connected to the storage box (1). A temperature and humidity sensor (18) is fixedly connected to one side of the storage box (1). The temperature and humidity sensor (18) is communicatively connected to the control box (24). The constant temperature and humidity machine (20) is controlled by the control box (24).

3. The tomato seed storage device according to claim 1, wherein: A placement seat (22) is fixedly connected to the outside of the storage box (1). A limit ring is fixedly connected to the outside of the storage box (1). The gas cylinder (7) passes through the limit ring and is placed on the placement seat (22).

4. The tomato seed storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output shaft of the motor (14) penetrates through the storage box (1) and is fixedly connected to a driving wheel. A driven wheel is fixedly connected to the air pipe. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are drivingly connected by a belt.

5. The tomato seed storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of sliders (25) are fixedly connected at intervals inside the brackets (2). Sliding grooves (26) are provided on both sides of the storage box (3). The sliding grooves (26) are slidably clamped with the sliders (25).

6. The tomato seed storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Universal wheels (21) are fixedly connected to the lower end of the storage box (1).

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