Floating type lily bulb hydroponic tank

The floating lily bulb cultivation box with adjustable depth and nutrient system addresses the issue of root oxygen deficiency, enhancing growth and flowering by preventing root rot and ensuring uniform nutrient distribution.

CN223094431UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15LINGYUAN MODERN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422846206.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-21
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-21

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Technical Problem

The existing lily ball hydroponic tank cannot adjust the height of the floating plate, resulting in deep fixation of the lily root system inserted into the water, which can easily lead to hypoxia and rot at the roots.

Method used

A floating lily ball hydroponic box including a box, a floating plate and an adjustment mechanism is designed. The height of the floating plate is adjusted through a screw and a knob, and a filling mechanism is equipped to facilitate the uniform distribution of nutrient solution, ensuring the appropriate depth of the root system inserted into the water and preventing hypoxia.

Benefits of technology

Flexible adjustment of the height of the floating plate is achieved, which avoids hypoxia and rot in the lily root system, and promotes lily growth through uniform nutrient solution distribution.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a floating type lily bulb hydroponic tank, and belongs to the technical field of lily bulb hydroponic tanks. The floating type lily bulb water planting box comprises a box body, a floating plate and an adjusting mechanism, a drain pipe is installed on the side wall of the box body, the floating plate is installed in an inner cavity of the box body, the adjusting mechanism is installed in the inner cavity of the box body and comprises a bearing frame and a lead screw, the bearing frame is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the box body, and the floating plate is placed on the surface of the bearing frame. The adjusting mechanism is arranged, under the action of the spring, the positioning blocks on the two sides can be driven to move towards the center of the containing groove, lily bulbs in the containing groove are positioned, and the lily bulb positioning device is suitable for lily bulbs with different diameters. Then the floating plate is placed on the surface of the bearing frame, the screw rod is driven to rotate through the knob, so that the threaded block is driven to drive the floating block to ascend and descend along the guide rod, the height of the floating plate is adjusted, the depth of the lily bulb root system on the surface of the floating plate inserted into water is adjusted, and rotting of the root system caused by oxygen deficit is avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of hydroponic boxes for lily bulbs, and more specifically, to a floating hydroponic box for lily bulbs. Background Art

[0002] A hydroponic box for lily bulbs is a container specifically designed for hydroponically cultivating lily plants. By providing sufficient water, nutrients, and oxygen, it promotes the growth and development of lily bulbs and is suitable for home and commercial cultivation. Through reasonable design and management, the hydroponic box can significantly improve the growth rate and flowering quality of lily plants.

[0003] Existing hydroponic boxes for lily bulbs generally carry out hydroponics by setting a floating plate on the water surface, placing the lily bulbs on the surface of the floating plate, and inserting the lily roots into the lower water surface. However, the height of the floating plate cannot be adjusted, so the depth of the lily roots inserted into the water cannot be adjusted, which easily causes the lily roots to rot due to lack of oxygen. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] To make up for the above deficiencies, the utility model provides a floating hydroponic box for lily bulbs that overcomes the above technical problems or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0005] The utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] The utility model provides a floating hydroponic box for lily bulbs, which includes a box body, a floating plate, and an adjusting mechanism. A drain pipe is installed on the side wall of the box body, a floating plate is installed in the inner cavity of the box body, and the adjusting mechanism is installed in the inner cavity of the box body and is used to adjust the height of the floating plate. The adjusting mechanism includes:

[0007] A bearing frame, which is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the box body, and the floating plate is placed on the surface of the bearing frame;

[0008] A lead screw, which is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the box body. A threaded block is fixedly installed on the side wall of the bearing frame, and the threaded block is threadedly connected to the lead screw.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, guide rods are symmetrically and fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the box body. Sliders are symmetrically installed on the side wall of the bearing frame, and the sliders are slidably connected to the guide rods. A knob is installed at the top of the lead screw for rotating the lead screw.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of placement grooves are formed on the surface of the floating plate for placing lily bulbs, and positioning blocks are symmetrically and slidably installed in the inner cavity of the placement grooves for positioning the lily bulbs.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, limiting rods are symmetrically installed on the side wall of the positioning block. One end of each limiting rod is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the floating plate. A push rod is fixedly installed on the side wall of the positioning block. A spring is installed in the inner cavity of the floating plate. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the floating plate, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the push rod.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a filling mechanism is installed in the inner cavity of the box for adding nutrient solution. The filling mechanism includes a filling cylinder, a piston, and a liquid storage tank. The filling cylinder is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the box. The piston is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the filling cylinder. A first one-way valve is installed on the side wall of the filling cylinder. A liquid storage tank is installed on the side wall of the box for storing nutrient solution. A water pipe is connected between the first one-way valve and the liquid storage tank.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a pull rod is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the box. One end of the pull rod is fixedly connected to the piston, and the other end of the pull rod is fixedly installed with a handle.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, a second one-way valve is installed on the surface of the filling cylinder. An outlet pipe is installed in the inner cavity of the box. The outlet pipe is communicated with the second one-way valve. A plurality of spray holes are formed in the side wall of the outlet pipe.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, a rotating shaft is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the box. Stirring rods are symmetrically installed on the side wall of the rotating shaft. A gear is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating shaft. A rack is installed on the surface of the pull rod. The rack is engaged with the gear.

[0016] The floating-type lily bulb hydroponic box provided by the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. By setting the adjusting mechanism, under the action of the spring, the positioning blocks on both sides can be driven to move towards the center direction of the placement groove to position the lily bulbs in the placement groove, preventing the lily bulbs from shaking, and being applicable to lily bulbs with different diameters; then, the floating plate is placed on the surface of the bearing frame, and the screw rod is driven to rotate by the knob, so as to drive the threaded block to drive the floating block to move up and down along the guide rod to adjust the height of the floating plate, thereby realizing the adjustment of the depth of the roots of the lily bulbs on the surface of the floating plate inserted into the water, and preventing the roots from rotting due to lack of oxygen.

[0018] 2. By setting up a filling mechanism, the pull rod can be pulled to move rightward through the handle, driving the piston to move synchronously. The first one-way valve is conducted, and the nutrient solution in the liquid storage tank can be pumped into the filling cylinder. Subsequently, when the pull rod is pushed by the handle to drive the piston to move leftward, the second one-way valve is conducted, injecting the nutrient solution in the filling cylinder into the liquid outlet pipe and spraying it into the box body from the spray holes, completing the filling of the nutrient solution. When the pull rod moves, the rack can drive the gear and the rotating shaft to rotate synchronously, so as to further mix the nutrient solution through the stirring rod, making the nutrient solution evenly distributed in the box body, which is beneficial to the growth of lilies. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is an exploded view provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 enlarged view of part A in;

[0023] Figure 4 is a side sectional view provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] In the figure: 1, box body; 2, drain pipe; 3, floating plate; 4, adjusting mechanism; 401, carrying frame; 402, lead screw; 403, guide rod; 404, threaded block; 405, slider; 406, knob; 407, placement groove; 408, positioning block; 409, limiting rod; 410, push rod; 411, spring; 5, filling mechanism; 501, filling cylinder; 502, piston; 503, pull rod; 504, handle; 505, first one-way valve; 506, liquid storage tank; 507, second one-way valve; 508, liquid outlet pipe; 509, spray hole; 510, rotating shaft; 511, stirring rod; 512, gear; 513, rack. Detailed Embodiments

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Referring to Figures 1-4 , the present utility model provides a technical solution: a floating water culture box for lily bulbs, which includes a box body 1, a floating plate 3, and an adjusting mechanism 4. A drain pipe 2 is installed on the side wall of the box body 1 for draining water. A floating plate 3 is installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1 for placing lily bulbs. The adjusting mechanism 4 is installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1 for adjusting the height of the floating plate 3. The adjusting mechanism 4 includes a bearing frame 401 and a lead screw 402. The bearing frame 401 is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1. The floating plate 3 is placed on the surface of the bearing frame 401. The lead screw 402 is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1. Guide rods 403 are symmetrically and fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1. A threaded block 404 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the bearing frame 401. The threaded block 404 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 402. Sliders 405 are symmetrically installed on the side wall of the bearing frame 401. The sliders 405 are slidably connected to the guide rods 403. A knob 406 is installed at the top of the lead screw 402 for rotating the lead screw 402. By rotating the knob 406, the lead screw 402 can be driven to rotate, thereby driving the threaded block 404 to drive the floating block 3 to move up and down along the guide rod 403, adjusting the height of the floating plate 3, and thus realizing the adjustment of the depth of the roots of the lily bulbs on the surface of the floating plate 3 inserted into the water, avoiding the roots from rotting due to lack of oxygen.

[0027] Referring to Figures 1-4 , in a preferred embodiment, a plurality of placement grooves 407 are formed on the surface of the floating plate 3 for placing lily bulbs. Positioning blocks 408 are symmetrically and slidably installed in the inner cavity of the placement grooves 407 for positioning the lily bulbs. Limiting rods 409 are symmetrically installed on the side walls of the positioning blocks 408. One end of the limiting rods 409 is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the floating plate 3. A push rod 410 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the positioning block 408. A spring 411 is installed in the inner cavity of the floating plate 3. One end of the spring 411 is fixedly connected to the floating plate 3, and the other end of the spring 411 is fixedly connected to the push rod 410. Under the action of the spring 411, the two positioning blocks 408 are driven to move towards the center direction of the placement groove 407 to position the lily bulbs in the placement groove 407, preventing the lily bulbs from shaking and being suitable for use with lily bulbs of different diameters.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, during use, the lily bulbs are placed in the placement groove 407 on the surface of the floating plate 3. Under the action of the spring 411, the positioning blocks 408 on both sides are driven to move towards the center of the placement groove 407 to position the lily bulbs in the placement groove 407, preventing the lily bulbs from shaking and being applicable to lily bulbs of different diameters. Subsequently, the floating plate 3 is placed on the surface of the bearing frame 401, and the screw rod 402 is driven to rotate by the knob 406, thereby driving the threaded block 404 to drive the floating block 3 to move up and down along the guide rod 403 to adjust the height of the floating plate 3, so as to realize the adjustment of the depth of the roots of the lily bulbs on the surface of the floating plate 3 inserted into the water and prevent the roots from rotting due to lack of oxygen.

[0029] Refer to Figures 1-4 , in a preferred embodiment, a liquid filling mechanism 5 is installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1 for adding nutrient solution. The liquid filling mechanism 5 includes a liquid filling cylinder 501, a piston 502 and a liquid storage tank 506. The liquid filling cylinder 501 is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1, the piston 502 is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the liquid filling cylinder 501, a first one-way valve 505 is installed on the side wall of the liquid filling cylinder 501, and the first one-way valve 505 conducts unidirectionally towards the inner cavity of the liquid filling cylinder 501 for liquid inlet. A liquid storage tank 506 is installed on the side wall of the box body 1 for storing nutrient solution. A water pipe is connected between the first one-way valve 505 and the liquid storage tank 506. A pull rod 503 is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1. One end of the pull rod 503 is fixedly connected to the piston 502, and a handle 504 is fixedly installed at the other end of the pull rod 503. The pull rod 503 can be pulled to move rightward through the handle 504, driving the piston 502 to move synchronously, and the first one-way valve 505 is conducted, so that the nutrient solution in the liquid storage tank 506 can be pumped into the liquid filling cylinder 501.

[0030] Refer to Figures 1-4 , in a preferred embodiment, a second one-way valve 507 is installed on the surface of the liquid filling cylinder 501, and the second one-way valve 507 conducts unidirectionally towards the outside of the liquid filling cylinder 501 for liquid outlet. An outlet pipe 508 is installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1, and the outlet pipe 508 is communicated with the second one-way valve 507. A plurality of spray holes 509 are formed in the side wall of the outlet pipe 508. When the pull rod 503 is pushed by the handle 504 to drive the piston 502 to move leftward, the second one-way valve 507 is conducted, the nutrient solution in the liquid filling cylinder 501 is injected into the outlet pipe 508 and sprayed into the box body 1 from the spray holes 509 to complete the filling of the nutrient solution. A rotating shaft 510 is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the box body 1. Stirring rods 511 are symmetrically installed on the side wall of the rotating shaft 510. A gear 512 is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating shaft 510. A rack 513 is installed on the surface of the pull rod 503, and the rack 513 meshes with the gear 512. When the pull rod 503 moves, the gear 512 and the rotating shaft 510 can be driven to rotate synchronously through the rack 513, so as to further mix the nutrient solution through the stirring rods 511 and make the nutrient solution evenly distributed in the box body 1, which is beneficial to the growth of lilies.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, when it is necessary to add nutrient solution, the handle 504 can be used to pull the pull rod 503 to move rightward, driving the piston 502 to move synchronously. The first one-way valve 505 is conducted, and the nutrient solution in the liquid storage tank 506 can be pumped into the filling cylinder 501. Subsequently, when the handle 504 is used to push the pull rod 503 to drive the piston 502 to move leftward, the second one-way valve 507 is conducted, injecting the nutrient solution in the filling cylinder 501 into the liquid outlet pipe 508 and spraying it into the box body 1 from the spray hole 509 to complete the addition of the nutrient solution. When the pull rod 503 moves, the rack 513 can be used to drive the gear 512 and the rotating shaft 510 to rotate synchronously, so as to further mix the nutrient solution through the stirring rod 511, make the nutrient solution evenly distributed in the box body 1, and be beneficial to the growth of lilies.

[0032] Specifically, the working principle of the floating lily bulb hydroponic box is as follows: during use, the lily bulbs are placed in the placement groove 407 on the surface of the floating board 3. Under the action of the spring 411, the two-sided positioning blocks 408 are driven to move towards the center of the placement groove 407 to position the lily bulbs in the placement groove 407, prevent the lily bulbs from shaking, and are applicable to lily bulbs of different diameters; subsequently, the floating board 3 is placed on the surface of the bearing frame 401, and the screw rod 402 is driven to rotate by the knob 406, so as to drive the threaded block 404 to drive the floating board 3 to move up and down along the guide rod 403 to adjust the height of the floating board 3, thereby realizing the adjustment of the depth of the roots of the lily bulbs on the surface of the floating board 3 inserted into the water and preventing the roots from rotting due to lack of oxygen.

[0033] When it is necessary to add nutrient solution, the handle 504 can be used to pull the pull rod 503 to move rightward, driving the piston 502 to move synchronously. The first one-way valve 505 is conducted, and the nutrient solution in the liquid storage tank 506 can be pumped into the filling cylinder 501. Subsequently, when the handle 504 is used to push the pull rod 503 to drive the piston 502 to move leftward, the second one-way valve 507 is conducted, injecting the nutrient solution in the filling cylinder 501 into the liquid outlet pipe 508 and spraying it into the box body 1 from the spray hole 509 to complete the addition of the nutrient solution. When the pull rod 503 moves, the rack 513 can be used to drive the gear 512 and the rotating shaft 510 to rotate synchronously, so as to further mix the nutrient solution through the stirring rod 511, make the nutrient solution evenly distributed in the box body 1, and be beneficial to the growth of lilies.

[0034] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A floating water culture box for lily bulbs, characterized in that, It includes a box body (1), a floating plate (3) and an adjusting mechanism (4). A drain pipe (2) is installed on the side wall of the box body (1). A floating plate (3) is installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1). The adjusting mechanism (4) is installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1) and is used to adjust the height of the floating plate (3). The adjusting mechanism (4) includes: A bearing frame (401) which is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1), and the floating plate (3) is placed on the surface of the bearing frame (401); A lead screw (402) which is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1). A threaded block (404) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the bearing frame (401), and the threaded block (404) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (402).

2. The floating water culture box for lily bulbs according to claim 1, wherein Guide rods (403) are symmetrically and fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1). Sliders (405) are symmetrically installed on the side wall of the bearing frame (401), and the sliders (405) are slidably connected to the guide rods (403). A knob (406) is installed at the top of the lead screw (402) for rotating the lead screw (402).

3. A floating water culture box for lily bulbs according to claim 1, wherein A number of placement grooves (407) are formed on the surface of the floating plate (3) for placing lily bulbs. Positioning blocks (408) are symmetrically and slidably installed in the inner cavity of the placement grooves (407) for positioning the lily bulbs.

4. A floating water culture box for lily bulbs according to claim 3, characterized in that, Limit rods (409) are symmetrically installed on the side walls of the positioning blocks (408). One end of each limit rod (409) is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the floating plate (3). A push rod (410) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the positioning block (408). A spring (411) is installed in the inner cavity of the floating plate (3). One end of the spring (411) is fixedly connected to the floating plate (3), and the other end of the spring (411) is fixedly connected to the push rod (410).

5. A floating water culture box for lily bulbs according to claim 1, characterized in that, A filling mechanism (5) is installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1) for adding nutrient solution. The filling mechanism (5) includes a filling cylinder (501), a piston (502) and a liquid storage tank (506). The filling cylinder (501) is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1). The piston (502) is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the filling cylinder (501). A first one-way valve (505) is installed on the side wall of the filling cylinder (501). A liquid storage tank (506) is installed on the side wall of the box body (1) for storing nutrient solution. A water pipe is connected between the first one-way valve (505) and the liquid storage tank (506).

6. The floating water culture box for lily bulbs according to claim 5, characterized in that, A pull rod (503) is slidably installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1). One end of the pull rod (503) is fixedly connected to the piston (502), and the other end of the pull rod (503) is fixedly installed with a handle (504).

7. The floating water culture box for lily bulbs according to claim 6, wherein, A second one-way valve (507) is installed on the surface of the filling cylinder (501). A liquid outlet pipe (508) is installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1), and the liquid outlet pipe (508) is communicated with the second one-way valve (507). A number of spray holes (509) are formed on the side wall of the liquid outlet pipe (508).

8. A floating water culture box for lily bulbs according to claim 7, characterized in that, A rotating shaft (510) is rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the box body (1). Stirring rods (511) are symmetrically installed on the side wall of the rotating shaft (510). A gear (512) is fixedly installed on the surface of the rotating shaft (510). A rack (513) is installed on the surface of the pull rod (503), and the rack (513) is engaged with the gear (512).