Drip irrigation device for blueberry soilless culture

By introducing a variable distance mechanism into the blueberry soil-free cultivation device, the precise adjustment of the dripper position is solved, and the problem of inability to flexibly adjust the dripper spacing is ensured, uniform irrigation of blueberry plants is improved, and irrigation efficiency and growth quality are improved.

CN223182762UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-05DALIAN LAIBAO MODERN AGRI SCI & TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422425246.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2025-08-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-09

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Technical Problem

In existing blueberry soilless cultivation devices, the spacing between drippers cannot be flexibly adjusted, resulting in uneven irrigation and affecting blueberry growth and yield.

Method used

A drip irrigation device including a variable distance mechanism is designed. The threaded rod is driven by the motor to rotate, driving the connecting block and the moving plate to move along the slide chute, achieving precise adjustment of the drip position and ensuring that the drip can flexibly move to different positions of the blueberry plant.

Benefits of technology

The precise adjustment of the dripper position is achieved, ensuring uniform irrigation of all parts of the blueberry plant, improving irrigation efficiency, reducing waste of nutrient solution, and promoting balanced growth of blueberry plant.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of blueberry soilless culture, and particularly relates to a drip irrigation device for blueberry soilless culture, which comprises a supporting seat, a storage box and a mixing drum, the bottom of the storage box is fixedly connected to the supporting seat, the bottom of the mixing drum is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage box, and a first motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the mixing drum. The output end of the first motor is connected with a stirring assembly through a coupler, and a variable pitch mechanism is arranged on the front face of the storage box. The distance changing mechanism comprises an adjusting unit and a drip irrigation unit; the adjusting unit comprises a connecting base, a sliding groove, a second motor, a first fixing block, a threaded rod, a connecting block, a second fixing block and a sliding block. According to the drip irrigation device for blueberry soilless culture, a threaded rod is driven to rotate through an adjusting unit of the variable pitch mechanism, especially a second motor, and a connecting block and a moving plate are driven to stably move along a sliding groove, so that accurate adjustment of the position of the drip irrigation unit is achieved, and a water dropper can flexibly move to different positions of blueberry plants according to needs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of soilless cultivation of blueberries, in particular to a drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries. Background Art

[0002] Blueberries are rich in nutrients, especially anthocyanins, which not only provide excellent nutritional and health benefits but also protect against brain aging, strengthen the heart, fight cancer, soften blood vessels, and enhance the immune system. Soilless blueberry cultivation is an innovative method of cultivation that anchors the blueberry roots in a specific substrate, rather than the traditional soil environment. This substrate can be organic (such as peat, rice hulls, bark, coconut coir, sawdust, etc.) or inorganic (such as vermiculite, perlite, sand, etc.). Drip irrigation or trickle irrigation provides the blueberries with the necessary water and nutrients for healthy growth.

[0003] The Chinese patent with announcement number CN216254497U discloses a drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries, comprising a supporting body, a protective body, an adjusting lifting assembly and a drip irrigation assembly, wherein the protective body is arranged on the supporting body, the adjusting lifting assembly is arranged on the protective body, and the drip irrigation assembly is arranged on the adjusting lifting assembly, the adjusting lifting assembly comprises an adjusting slot, a lifting stud, a lifting block and a support tube, an adjusting slot is provided on the outer wall of the protective body, the adjusting slot is distributed in a cross shape around the central axis of the protective body, the adjusting slot extends along the central axis of the protective body, one end of the lifting stud is rotatably mounted on the inner bottom wall of the protective body, the lifting stud is distributed in a cross shape, the lifting stud corresponds one-to-one to the adjusting slot, the upper end of the lifting stud passes through the upper wall of the protective body, the lifting block thread is threadedly connected to the lifting stud, the lifting stud passes through the lifting block, the lifting block fits the inner wall of the protective body, one end of the support tube is fixedly assembled on the side wall of the lifting block, the other end of the support tube passes through the adjusting slot, and the other end of the support tube is located outside the protective body.

[0004] The above-mentioned existing technical solutions have the following drawbacks: In actual soilless blueberry cultivation, blueberries at different growth stages or in different areas may require different irrigation amounts and densities. Fixed dripper spacing may not meet these diverse needs. If the dripper spacing cannot be flexibly adjusted, uneven irrigation may occur, affecting blueberry growth and yield.

[0005] Therefore, we proposed a drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberry to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries, so as to solve the problem of lack of a level adjustment mechanism proposed in the above background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries, comprising a support base, a storage tank, and a mixing drum, wherein the bottom of the storage tank is fixedly connected to the support base, the bottom of the mixing drum is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage tank, a motor 1 is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the mixing drum, the output end of the motor 1 is connected to a stirring assembly via a coupling, and a variable pitch mechanism is provided on the front of the storage tank;

[0008] The variable distance mechanism includes an adjustment unit and a drip irrigation unit;

[0009] The adjusting unit includes a connecting seat, a slide groove, a second motor, a first fixing block, a threaded rod, a connecting block, a second fixing block and a slider. The two connecting seats are fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box respectively. The slide groove is opened on a side of the connecting seat close to each other. The slider is slidably connected to the inside of the slide groove. The back of the first fixing block is fixedly connected to the upper front of the storage box. The back of the second fixing block is fixedly connected to the lower front of the storage box. The two ends of the threaded rod are respectively connected between the first fixing block and the second fixing block. The middle part of the connecting block is threadedly connected to the threaded rod.

[0010] The drip irrigation unit includes a movable plate, a through groove, a water pipe 1, a telescopic hose, a water pipe 2, a dripper, a water pump and a connecting pipe. Both sides of the movable plate are fixedly connected to the slider, and the movable plate is connected to the connecting seat by sliding. The left end of the water pipe 1 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat on the left, the left end of the telescopic hose is fixedly connected to the right end of the water pipe 1, the left end of the water pipe 2 is fixedly connected to the right end of the telescopic hose, the dripper is connected to the bottom of the telescopic hose, the water pump is arranged inside the storage box, one end of the connecting pipe is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump, and the other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the right end of the water pipe 2. The through groove is opened on the movable plate.

[0011] Preferably, the front side of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the movable plate, ensuring a firm connection between the connecting block and the movable plate, so that when the second motor drives the threaded rod to rotate, the connecting block can drive the movable plate and the entire drip irrigation unit to move smoothly along the slide groove, thereby realizing precise adjustment of the drip irrigation position.

[0012] Preferably, a sliding part is fixedly connected to the back of the dripper, and the sliding part is slidably connected to the inside of the through groove. The dripper slides in the through groove through the sliding part, which not only facilitates fine-tuning of the dripper position to adapt to blueberry plants at different growth stages, but also enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the drip irrigation system.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the through groove has different inclination angles, so as to facilitate adjustment of the spacing between the drippers.

[0014] Preferably, there are multiple drippers, which are equidistantly connected to the bottom of the telescopic hose. The equidistant distribution of multiple drippers can ensure that all parts of the blueberry plant can be evenly irrigated, improve irrigation efficiency, and promote balanced growth of the blueberry plant.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the support seat is conical, which is convenient for inserting into the bottom of the ground to support the entire device.

[0016] Preferably, transparent observation windows are provided on the storage box and the mixing cylinder so that the liquid level and mixing status of the internal nutrient solution can be viewed in real time.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0018] This drip irrigation system for soilless blueberry cultivation utilizes a variable-pitch mechanism, specifically motor 2, to drive the threaded rod, which in turn drives the connecting block and movable plate to move smoothly along the chute. This allows for precise adjustment of the drip irrigation unit's position. This allows the dripper to be flexibly moved to different locations on the blueberry plant as needed, ensuring precise irrigation and reducing nutrient solution waste.

[0019] 2. This drip irrigation system for soilless blueberry cultivation uses multiple drippers equidistantly connected to the bottom of a telescopic hose, ensuring that all parts of the blueberry plant receive even irrigation. This design improves irrigation efficiency, promotes balanced growth of the blueberry plants, and reduces nutrient waste and growth problems caused by uneven irrigation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage box of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the spacing adjustment structure of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1 storage box, 2 mixing drum, 3 motor 1, 4 support base, 501 connecting base, 502 slide, 503 motor 2, 504 fixing block 1, 505 threaded rod, 506 connecting block, 507 fixing block 2, 508 slider, 601 water pipe 1, 602 telescopic hose, 603 water pipe 2, 604 dripper, 605 water pump, 606 connecting pipe, 7 movable plate, 701 through groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] See also Figure 1-Figure 4 , the utility model provides a technical solution:

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] A drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries, comprising a support base 4, a storage box 1 and a mixing drum 2. The bottom of the storage box 1 is fixedly connected to the support base 4. The support base 4 provides stable support for the entire drip irrigation device to ensure that the device does not shake or fall over during operation. The bottom of the mixing drum 2 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage box 1. Transparent observation windows are provided on the storage box 1 and the mixing drum 2 for storing and supplying nutrient solution to the blueberry plants. The transparent observation window allows the user to view the liquid level of the nutrient solution in real time to ensure timely replenishment and avoid irrigation interruption due to depletion of the nutrient solution. A motor 3 is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the mixing drum 2, and the mixing drum 2 is used to mix and prepare the nutrient solution. The output end of the motor 3 is connected to a stirring assembly via a coupling. The stirring assembly driven by the motor 3 ensures that the nutrient solution is fully and evenly mixed, thereby improving the absorption efficiency of the nutrient solution and the growth quality of the blueberry plants. A variable distance mechanism is provided on the front of the storage box 1;

[0029] The pitch-changing mechanism includes an adjusting unit;

[0030] The adjustment unit includes a connecting base 501, a chute 502, a second motor 503, a first fixed block 504, a threaded rod 505, a connecting block 506, a second fixed block 507, and a slider 508. The two connecting bases 501 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the storage box 1. The chute 502 is located on the side of the connecting bases 501 that is closer to each other, providing a sliding track for the movable plate 7, ensuring that the movable plate 7 can move smoothly. The slider 508 is slidably connected to the inside of the chute 502. The back of the first fixed block 504 is fixedly connected to the upper front of the storage box 1. The back of the second fixed block 507 is fixedly connected to the lower front of the storage box 1. The ends of the threaded rod 505 are respectively connected between the first fixed block 504 and the second fixed block 507. The middle part of the connecting block 506 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 505. The front of the connecting block 506 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 7. The output end of the second motor 503 is connected to the top of the threaded rod 505 through a coupling. The second motor 503 drives the threaded rod 505 to rotate, causing the connecting block 506 to move up and down along the threaded rod 505, thereby driving the movable plate 7 to slide in the chute 502, thereby achieving precise adjustment of the drip irrigation position;

[0031] Example 2:

[0032] On the basis of the first embodiment, the variable distance mechanism further includes a drip irrigation unit;

[0033] The drip irrigation unit includes a movable plate 7, a through slot 701, a water pipe 1 601, a telescopic hose 602, a water pipe 2 603, a dripper 604, a water pump 605, and a connecting pipe 606. Both sides of the movable plate 7 are fixedly connected to sliders 508. The movable plate 7 slides onto the connecting base 501, serving as the carrier for the drip irrigation unit. The movable plate 7 is connected to the adjustment unit via a connecting block 506 for position adjustment. The left end of water pipe 1 601 is fixedly connected to the left connecting base 501. The left end of telescopic hose 602 is fixedly connected to the right end of water pipe 1 601. The left end of water pipe 2 603 is fixedly connected to the right end of telescopic hose 602. A dripper 604 is connected to the bottom of telescopic hose 602. A slider is fixedly connected to the back of the dripper 604, which slides into the through slot 701. Multiple drippers 604 are equidistantly connected to the bottom of telescopic hose 602, ensuring uniform irrigation for all parts of the blueberry plant. The sliding part on the back of the dripper 604 slides in the through groove 701, which is convenient for fine-tuning the position of the dripper and enhancing the flexibility of the drip irrigation system. The water pump 605 is arranged inside the storage box 1 to provide power, pump out the nutrient solution in the storage box 1, and transport it to the dripper 604 through the pipeline for irrigation. One end of the connecting pipe 606 is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump 605, and the other end of the connecting pipe 606 is connected to the right end of the water pipe 2 603, forming a nutrient solution delivery channel to ensure that the nutrient solution can smoothly reach the dripper 604 for irrigation after being pumped out from the storage box 1 by the water pump 605. The through groove 701 is opened on the movable plate 7, and the angle of inclination of the bottom of the through groove 701 is different. The angle of inclination of the bottom of the through groove 701 is different, which makes it easy to adjust the spacing between the drippers 604 to adapt to blueberry plants at different growth stages or different planting densities.

[0034] Working principle: First, install the device on the ground through the support base 4. According to the growth needs of the blueberry plants, prepare an appropriate amount of nutrient solution and pour it into the storage box 1. Start the motor 1 3, and fully stir the nutrient solution in the mixing barrel 2 through the stirring assembly to ensure that the nutrient solution is evenly mixed. According to the position or planting density of the blueberry plants to be irrigated, the threaded rod 505 is driven to rotate by the motor 2 503 to adjust the position of the movable plate 7 in the slide 502, thereby adjusting the irrigation range of the dripper 604. The sliding part fixedly connected to the back of the dripper 604 can slide in the through groove 701. The inclination angle of the bottom of the through groove 701 is different, which is convenient for adjusting the spacing between the drippers 604. In this way, the user can fine-tune the position of the dripper according to the actual growth of the blueberry plants to enhance the flexibility and adaptability of the drip irrigation system.

[0035] Start water pump 605 to pump out the nutrient solution from storage tank 1 and deliver it to dripper 604 through a pipe. Dripper 604 evenly drips the nutrient solution onto the roots of the blueberry plants. During irrigation, the nutrient solution level is monitored in real time through a transparent observation window to ensure timely replenishment. The irrigation volume and frequency are adjusted appropriately based on the growth of the blueberry plants and weather conditions.

[0036] After irrigation, clean the storage tank 1, mixing cylinder 2, and pipes in a timely manner to prevent nutrient solution residue from causing blockage or corrosion. Regularly check the wear of each component and replace damaged parts in a timely manner to ensure the normal operation of the drip irrigation system.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.

Claims

1. A drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries, comprising a support base (4), a storage box (1) and a mixing drum (2), characterized in that: The bottom of the storage box (1) is fixedly connected to the support seat (4), the bottom of the mixing drum (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage box (1), the middle of the upper surface of the mixing drum (2) is fixedly connected to a motor 1 (3), the output end of the motor 1 (3) is connected to a stirring assembly via a coupling, and a pitch-changing mechanism is provided on the front of the storage box (1); The variable distance mechanism includes an adjustment unit and a drip irrigation unit; The regulating unit comprises a connecting seat (501), a chute (502), a second motor (503), a fixed block (504), a threaded rod (505), a connecting block (506), a second fixed block (507) and a slider (508), wherein the two connecting seats (501) are fixedly connected to both sides of the storage box (1), the chute (502) is provided on a side of the connecting seat (501) close to each other, the slider (508) is slidably connected to the inside of the chute (502), the back of the first fixed block (504) is fixedly connected to the front of the storage box (1), the back of the second fixed block (507) is fixedly connected to the front of the storage box (1), the two ends of the threaded rod (505) are respectively connected between the first fixed block (504) and the second fixed block (507), the middle part of the connecting block (506) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (505), and the output end of the second motor (503) is connected to the top of the threaded rod (505) through a coupling; The drip irrigation unit comprises a movable plate (7), a through groove (701), a water pipe 1 (601), a telescopic hose (602), a water pipe 2 (603), a dripper (604), a water pump (605) and a connecting pipe (606). Both sides of the movable plate (7) are fixedly connected to the slider (508). The movable plate (7) is connected to the connecting seat (501) by sliding. The left end of the water pipe 1 (601) is fixedly connected to the connecting seat (501) on the left side. The left end of the telescopic hose (602) is fixedly connected to the connecting seat (501) on the left side. The water pipe (603) is fixedly connected to the right end of the first water pipe (601), the left end of the second water pipe (603) is fixedly connected to the right end of the telescopic hose (602), the dripper (604) is connected to the bottom of the telescopic hose (602), the water pump (605) is arranged inside the storage box (1), one end of the connecting pipe (606) is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump (605), and the other end of the connecting pipe (606) is connected to the right end of the second water pipe (603), and the through groove (701) is opened on the movable plate (7).

2. The drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the connecting block (506) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (7).

3. The drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the dripper (604) is fixedly connected to a connection block (506), and the connection block (506) is slidably connected to the inside of the through groove (701).

4. The drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the through slot (701) has different inclination angles.

5. The drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple drippers (604) connected at equal intervals below the telescopic hose (602).

6. The drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support seat (4) is conical.

7. The drip irrigation device for soilless cultivation of blueberries according to claim 1, characterized in that: Transparent observation windows are provided on the storage box (1) and the mixing cylinder (2).