Automatic fertilization equipment for hydroponic plants

By designing automatic fertilization equipment, using time relays and liquid solenoid valves to achieve time-consuming and labor-intensive manual operation in the existing technology, the automatic fertilization of hydroponic plants is realized, and the fertilization efficiency and labor saving are improved.

CN223080725UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11XIAN UNVERSITY OF ARTS & SCI
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Application Number
CN202422086726.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-27
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-27

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Technical Problem

The existing automatic fertilization device for hydroponic plants cannot achieve regular fertilization, and requires manual operation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

A hydroponic plant automatic fertilization equipment is designed, using a nutrient solution mixing box, time relay and liquid solenoid valve. The nutrient solution mixing and timely spraying is achieved through control switches and motors, and the spraying range is limited in combination with protective components to reduce waste and impact on plants.

Benefits of technology

Automatic and timely fertilization is realized, reducing manual operations, saving time and manpower, preventing nutrient solution from splashing, and improving fertilization efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses automatic fertilization equipment for hydroponic plants, which particularly relates to the technical field of hydroponics and comprises a nutrient solution mixing box, a control switch is mounted on the outer wall of the nutrient solution mixing box, a time relay is mounted on the outer wall of the nutrient solution mixing box and positioned below the control switch, and the bottom of the nutrient solution mixing box is communicated with a drain pipe. A liquid electromagnetic valve is installed on the liquid discharging pipe, the end of the liquid discharging pipe is connected with a water pump, and the water outlet end of the water pump communicates with a liquid outlet main pipe. According to the utility model, liquid mixing can be carried out on fertilizer, fertilization and spraying can be conveniently carried out on hydroponic plants, interval starting and stopping of the liquid electromagnetic valve and the water pump are controlled by the time relay, nutrient solution can be autonomously and regularly sprayed on the hydroponic plants, manual operation is not needed, manpower and time are saved, and the working efficiency is improved. And the spraying range of the spray head can be conveniently limited, splashing at a large spraying angle is avoided, waste is reduced, and influences on the periphery of the hydroponic plants can be avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of hydroponics, and more specifically, the utility model relates to an automatic fertilizing device for hydroponic plants. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of modern agricultural technology, hydroponics, as an efficient and environmentally friendly planting method, has gradually occupied an important position in agricultural production. Hydroponics is a new type of soilless cultivation method for indoor plants, also known as nutrient solution cultivation. Its core is to fix the plant roots in a planting basket and allow the roots to naturally grow into the plant nutrient solution. This nutrient solution can replace natural soil to provide the plant body with growth factors such as water, nutrients, and temperature, enabling the plant to grow normally and complete its entire life cycle. Hydroponic plants cultivated using this soilless cultivation technology are favored by domestic and foreign flower consumers for their advantages such as cleanliness, elegance, strong ornamental value, and environmental protection and pollution-free. Hydroponic plants also need to be fertilized during the growth process, that is, adding nutrient solution. Therefore, it is necessary to design a fertilizing device for hydroponic plants.

[0003] After retrieval, the Chinese patent with the publication number CN220369224U discloses an automatic fertilizing device for hydroponic plants. This device can achieve precise fertilization according to the requirements of different hydroponic plants for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers, which is beneficial to the normal growth of crops.

[0004] When the above automatic fertilizing device for hydroponic plants is actually used, it mainly designs a variety of waste valves to supplement different nutrient elements, and cannot complete the fertilization of hydroponic plants regularly, requiring manual operation, which is time-consuming and laborious. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic fertilizing device for hydroponic plants.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic fertilizing device for hydroponic plants, including a nutrient solution mixing tank, an outer wall of the nutrient solution mixing tank is provided with a control switch, and a time relay is installed on the outer wall of the nutrient solution mixing tank below the control switch. A drain pipe is communicated with a bottom of the nutrient solution mixing tank. A liquid solenoid valve is installed on the drain pipe, and an end of the drain pipe is connected with a water pump. A water outlet end of the water pump is communicated with a main liquid outlet pipe. One end of the main liquid outlet pipe is connected with a multi-way pipe, and the remaining ports of the multi-way pipe are all communicated with liquid outlet branch pipes. Bottoms of the liquid outlet branch pipes are all communicated with spray head connecting pipes at positions above where the hydroponic plants are located. A spray head is installed at a bottom of each spray head connecting pipe, and a protection component is connected to an outside of each spray head connecting pipe.

[0007] As a further improvement of the technical solution of the present utility model, a motor is installed on the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank, and a filling port is arranged on one side of the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank where the motor is located. The output end of the motor is coaxially connected vertically downward with a stirring shaft, the bottom of the stirring shaft extends to the bottom of the nutrient solution mixing tank, and a plurality of stirring blades are equidistantly installed on the stirring shaft.

[0008] As a further improvement of the technical solution of the present utility model, the motor is fixedly installed on the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank by screws, and a bearing is arranged on the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank corresponding to the connection part of the stirring shaft.

[0009] As a further improvement of the technical solution of the present utility model, a fixed bracket is connected to the outside of the liquid outlet branch pipe, and the fixed bracket is used for fixing with an external frame body.

[0010] As a further improvement of the technical solution of the present utility model, the protection component includes a connection ring connected to the outside of the spray head connecting pipe, and a protective cover is connected to the bottom of the connection ring on the outside of the spray head.

[0011] As a further improvement of the technical solution of the present utility model, an internal thread is arranged on the inner surface of the connection ring, an external thread matching the internal thread structure is arranged on the outer surface of the spray head connecting pipe, and the connection ring and the spray head connecting pipe are connected by threads.

[0012] As a further improvement of the technical solution of the present utility model, the output end signal of the time relay is connected to the input end signals of the liquid solenoid valve and the water pump.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present utility model:

[0014] 1. This technical solution can perform liquid mixing of fertilizers, facilitate fertilization spraying for hydroponic plants, and by using the time relay to control the interval start and stop of the liquid solenoid valve and the water pump, it can automatically spray nutrient solution for hydroponic plants at regular intervals, without manual operation, saving manpower and time;

[0015] 2. By connecting a protection component to the outside of each spray head connecting pipe, the protection component includes a connection ring threadedly connected to the outside of the spray head connecting pipe, and a protective cover is connected to the bottom of the connection ring on the outside of the spray head. The provided protection component is convenient for assembly and disassembly, and is also convenient for restricting the spraying range of the spray head, avoiding splashing due to a large spraying angle, reducing waste, and also avoiding affecting the surrounding of hydroponic plants. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the nutrient solution mixing tank in the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the protective cover and the nozzle connecting pipe in the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural view of the protective cover in the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic control circuit diagram of the time relay, liquid solenoid valve and water pump in the present utility model.

[0021] The reference numerals are: 1, nutrient solution mixing tank; 2, filling port; 3, control switch; 4, time relay; 5, motor; 6, stirring shaft; 7, stirring blade; 8, drain pipe; 9, liquid solenoid valve; 10, water pump; 11, main liquid outlet pipe; 12, multi-way pipe; 13, liquid outlet branch pipe; 14, nozzle connecting pipe; 15, nozzle; 16, connecting ring; 17, external thread; 18, internal thread; 19, protective cover; 20, fixing bracket. Specific embodiments

[0022] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] As shown in the attached Figures 1-5 A hydroponic plant automatic fertilization device as shown includes a nutrient solution mixing tank 1. A control switch 3 is installed on the outer wall of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1, and a time relay 4 is installed below the control switch 3 on the outer wall of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1. A drain pipe 8 is communicated with the bottom of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1. A liquid solenoid valve 9 is installed on the drain pipe 8, and the end of the drain pipe 8 is connected with a water pump 10. The water outlet end of the water pump 10 is communicated with a main liquid outlet pipe 11. One end of the main liquid outlet pipe 11 is connected with a multi-way pipe 12. The remaining ports of the multi-way pipe 12 are all communicated with liquid outlet branch pipes 13. The bottoms of the liquid outlet branch pipes 13 are all communicated with nozzle connecting pipes 14 above the positions where the hydroponic plants are located. A nozzle 15 is installed at the bottom of each nozzle connecting pipe 14, and a protective component is connected to the outside of each nozzle connecting pipe 14.

[0024] As shown in the attached Figures 1-2As shown in the figure, a motor 5 is installed on the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1, and a filling port 2 is arranged on one side of the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1 where the motor 5 is located. The output end of the motor 5 is vertically and coaxially connected with a stirring shaft 6 downward. The bottom of the stirring shaft 6 extends to the bottom of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1, and a number of stirring blades 7 are equidistantly installed on the stirring shaft 6. The motor 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1 by screws. A bearing is arranged at the connection part of the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1 corresponding to the stirring shaft 6, which is convenient for injecting water and adding waste into the interior of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1 through the filling port 2 for mixing during use.

[0025] As shown in the appendix Figure 1 As shown in the figure, a fixed bracket 20 is connected to the outside of the liquid outlet branch pipe 13. The fixed bracket 20 is used to be fixed to an external frame body, which is convenient for lifting and supporting the liquid outlet branch pipe 13.

[0026] As shown in the appendix Figure 1 and the appendix Figures 3-4 As shown in the figure, the protection component includes a connection ring 16 connected to the outside of the nozzle connecting pipe 14. A protective cover 19 is connected to the bottom of the connection ring 16 on the outside of the nozzle 15. An internal thread 18 is arranged on the inner surface of the connection ring 16, and an external thread 17 matching the internal thread 18 is arranged on the outer surface of the nozzle connecting pipe 14. The connection ring 16 and the nozzle connecting pipe 14 are connected by threads. The arranged protection component is convenient for assembly and disassembly, and is also convenient for restricting the spraying range of the nozzle 15.

[0027] As shown in the appendix Figure 5 As shown in the figure, the output end signal of the time relay 4 is connected to the input end signals of the liquid solenoid valve 9 and the water pump 10. Among them, the specific models of the time relay 4, the liquid solenoid valve 9 and the water pump 10 are not specifically limited, and conventional equipment can be used.

[0028] Working principle: The utility model designs a hydroponic plant automatic fertilization device, and the specific structure is as shown in the appendix of the specification Figures 1-5As shown, in this technical solution, the inside of the nutrient solution mixing tank 1 is equipped with nutrient solution. The operation of the motor 5 is controlled by the control switch 3 to achieve the purpose of mixing the nutrient solution. Then, the time relay 4 is used to control the intermittent start and stop of the liquid solenoid valve 9 and the water pump 10. Among them, the parameter setting of the structure of the time relay 4 itself belongs to the well-known technology. By using the time relay 4 to control the intermittent start and stop of the liquid solenoid valve 9 and the water pump 10, the nutrient solution can be sprayed on the hydroponic plants regularly automatically without manual operation, saving manpower and time. At the same time, by installing a nozzle 15 at the bottom of each nozzle connecting pipe 14 and connecting a protective component outside each nozzle connecting pipe 14, the protective component includes a connecting ring 16 threadedly connected to the outside of the nozzle connecting pipe 14, and a protective cover 19 is connected to the outside of the nozzle 15 at the bottom of the connecting ring 16. The set protective component is convenient for assembly and disassembly, and is also convenient for restricting the spraying range of the nozzle 15 to avoid splashing due to a large spraying angle, reducing waste and also avoiding affecting the surrounding hydroponic plants.

[0029] Among them, in the attached drawings of the disclosed embodiments of the present utility model, only the structures related to the disclosed embodiments are involved, and other structures can refer to the general design. Without conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other;

[0030] Finally: The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic fertilization device for hydroponic plants, comprising a nutrient solution mixing tank (1), characterized in that: A control switch (3) is installed on the outer wall of the nutrient solution mixing tank (1), and a time relay (4) is installed below the control switch (3) on the outer wall of the nutrient solution mixing tank (1). A drain pipe (8) is connected to the bottom of the nutrient solution mixing tank (1). A liquid solenoid valve (9) is installed on the drain pipe (8), and the end of the drain pipe (8) is connected to a water pump (10). The water outlet end of the water pump (10) is connected to a main liquid outlet pipe (11). One end of the main liquid outlet pipe (11) is connected to a multi-way pipe (12), and the other ports of the multi-way pipe (12) are all connected to liquid outlet branch pipes (13). Spray head connecting pipes (14) are connected to the bottom of the liquid outlet branch pipes (13) at positions above the hydroponic plants. Spray heads (15) are installed at the bottom of each spray head connecting pipe (14), and a protective component is connected to the outside of each spray head connecting pipe (14).

2. The automatic fertilization device for hydroponic plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor (5) is installed on the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank (1), and a filling port (2) is arranged on the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank (1) on one side of the motor (5). The output end of the motor (5) is coaxially and vertically connected to a stirring shaft (6) downward. The bottom of the stirring shaft (6) extends to the bottom of the nutrient solution mixing tank (1), and a number of stirring blades (7) are equidistantly installed on the stirring shaft (6).

3. The automatic fertilization device for hydroponic plants according to claim 2, characterized in that: The motor (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank (1) by screws, and a bearing is arranged at the connection position of the stirring shaft (6) corresponding to the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank (1).

4. The automatic fertilization device for hydroponic plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing bracket (20) is connected to the outside of the liquid outlet branch pipe (13), and the fixing bracket (20) is used for fixing with an external frame body.

5. The automatic fertilization device for hydroponic plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective component includes a connection ring (16) connected to the outside of the spray head connecting pipe (14), and a protective cover (19) is connected to the bottom of the connection ring (16) on the outside of the spray head (15).

6. The automatic fertilization device for hydroponic plants according to claim 5, characterized in that: Internal threads (18) are arranged on the inner surface of the connection ring (16), external threads (17) with a structure matching the internal threads (18) are arranged on the outer surface of the spray head connecting pipe (14), and the connection ring (16) and the spray head connecting pipe (14) are connected by threads.

7. An automatic fertilization device for hydroponic plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end signal of the time relay (4) is connected to the input end signals of the liquid solenoid valve (9) and the water pump (10).

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  • Automatic fertilizing device for hydroponic plants

    CN220369224U