Multi-layer planting frame

Through the removable connection between the first mounting part and the second mounting part, the problem of inconvenient disassembly and replacement of the planting box is solved, the stable installation of the planting trough is achieved, and the ornamental value and convenience of the planting rack are improved.

CN223219558UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15SHENZHEN SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE CONSTR GARDEN ECOLOGICAL DEV CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421742261.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-22
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-22

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Technical Problem

The existing planting boxes are fixedly installed on the planting rack, which makes it inconvenient to disassemble, replace and maintain, affecting the ornamental value.

Method used

Through the removable connection between the first mounting member and the second mounting member, the free disassembly and assemble the planting groove on the placement rack is realized, ensuring the stable installation of the planting groove and preventing shaking.

Benefits of technology

It is convenient for the replacement and stable installation of planting troughs, improving the ornamental value and convenience of use of planting racks.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multilayer planting frame which comprises a frame body and a plurality of planting box assemblies, the frame body comprises a supporting frame and a plurality of layers of placing frames, the plurality of layers of placing frames are arranged at intervals in the height direction of the frame body, and the cross sectional area of each placing frame is gradually reduced in the height direction of the frame body; each planting box assembly comprises a planting groove, first mounting parts and second mounting parts, the planting grooves are mounted on the placement frame, the first mounting parts are mounted on the outer side walls of the planting grooves, the second mounting parts are mounted on the placement frame, each first mounting part is detachably connected to the corresponding second mounting part, and each second mounting part is detachably connected to the corresponding planting groove. And the planting grooves are detachably mounted on the placement frame. According to the technical scheme, the first mounting piece and the second mounting piece are detachably mounted, so that the planting groove can be freely disassembled and assembled on the placing frame, the planting groove can be conveniently replaced, and it is ensured that the planting groove is stably mounted on the placing frame and is not prone to shaking.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of multi-layer planting, in particular to a multi-layer planting rack. Background Art

[0002] By placing multiple planting boxes on a multi-layer planting rack, a three-dimensional multi-layer cross-planting structure with multiple crops, multiple levels and multiple time sequences is formed on the planting rack.

[0003] However, the existing planting boxes are all fixedly installed on the planting racks and cannot be disassembled and assembled at will, which makes it inconvenient to plant, replace and maintain the plants and results in low ornamental value. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the present utility model is to propose a multi-layer planting rack, which aims to realize the free disassembly and assembly of the planting trough on the placement rack through the detachable installation between the first mounting part and the second mounting part, thereby facilitating the replacement of the planting trough and ensuring that the planting box is stably installed on the placement rack and is not easy to shake.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the multi-layer planting rack proposed by the present invention includes:

[0006] A frame, the frame comprising a support frame and a multi-layered placement frame, the multi-layered placement frames being spaced apart along the height direction of the frame, and the cross-sectional area of each placement frame being gradually reduced in the height direction of the frame; and

[0007] Multiple planting box assemblies, each of the planting box assemblies includes a planting trough, a first mounting member and a second mounting member, the planting trough is installed on the placement rack, the first mounting member is installed on the outer wall of the planting trough, and the second mounting member is installed on the placement rack, each of the first mounting members is detachably connected to each of the second mounting members so that the planting trough can be detachably installed on the placement rack.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the first mounting member includes a first body and two first connecting ends, the first body is mounted on the outer side wall of the planting groove, and the two first connecting ends are mounted on opposite ends of the first body;

[0009] The second mounting member includes a second body and two second connecting ends. The second body is mounted on the placement rack. The two second connecting ends are mounted on the second body. The two second connecting ends are provided with connecting through holes. Each of the first connecting ends is plugged into each of the connecting through holes.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the first mounting member further includes an elastic member, which is installed between the two first connecting ends and is used to press each of the first connecting ends against the inner wall of each of the connecting through holes.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, each of the first connecting ends is provided with a plurality of engaging teeth at an end away from the first body, the plurality of engaging teeth are arranged at intervals on the first connecting end, and a engaging groove is formed between two adjacent engaging teeth.

[0012] The inner wall of the connecting through hole is provided with a plurality of clamping protrusions, and the plurality of clamping protrusions are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the connecting through hole, and each of the clamping protrusions is fitted and inserted into each of the clamping grooves.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, a side wall of each of the engaging teeth is provided with a first inclined surface, and the first inclined surface is inclined close to the first connecting end and in a direction away from the first connecting end;

[0014] A second inclined surface is provided on a side wall of each of the clamping protrusions, and the second inclined surface is inclined toward the central axis of the connecting through hole.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the multi-layer planting rack also includes a mounting frame, a driving device and a rotating disk. The mounting frame is used to be installed on the roof, the driving device is installed on the mounting frame, the driving device is driven and connected to the rotating disk, and the supporting frame is installed on the side of the rotating disk away from the driving device to drive the frame body to rotate relative to the roof through the rotating disk.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the driving device includes a driving member and a plurality of wheel assemblies, the driving member is drivingly connected to the rotating disk, the plurality of wheel assemblies are installed on the mounting frame at intervals, and each wheel assembly is rotatably connected to the rotating disk.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, each of the rotating wheel assemblies includes two mounting supports and a supporting roller, wherein the supporting roller is rotatably connected between the two mounting supports, and the supporting roller is rotatably connected to the rotating disk.

[0018] The multi-layer planting rack of the technical solution of the present invention includes a frame body and multiple planting box assemblies. The frame body is provided with multi-layer placement racks, which are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the frame body, and each placement rack is gradually reduced in the height direction of the frame body; multiple planting box assemblies are installed at intervals on each placement rack, so as to facilitate the planting of plants with different light intensities on the multi-layer placement rack, thereby forming a three-dimensional multi-layer cross-planting structure of multiple crops, multiple levels, and multiple time sequences in the height direction of the planting rack; wherein, each planting box assembly includes a planting trough, a first mounting member and a second mounting member, the first mounting member is installed on the outer wall of the planting trough, and the second mounting member is installed on the placement rack, each first mounting member is movably connected to each second mounting member, so that the planting trough can be detachably installed on the placement rack, thereby realizing that the planting trough can be freely disassembled and assembled on the placement rack, thereby facilitating the replacement of the planting trough and ensuring that the planting trough is stably installed on the placement rack and is not easy to shake. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a multi-layer planting rack of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A front view of the multi-layered planting rack shown;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the first mounting member and the second mounting member in the multi-layer planting rack shown;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the first mounting member and the second mounting member shown;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the first mounting member shown;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the drive device and the mounting frame shown.

[0026] Description of Figure Numbers:

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[0029] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] 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.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0032] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] In addition, in this utility model, the descriptions of "first" and "second" are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features specified as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this utility model.

[0034] The utility model proposes a multi-layer planting rack, which aims to realize the free disassembly and assembly of the planting trough on the placement rack through the detachable installation between the first installation part and the second installation part, thereby facilitating the replacement of the planting trough and ensuring that the planting box is stably installed on the placement rack and is not easy to shake.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6The specific structure of the multi-layer planting rack 10 proposed by the present invention will be described in a specific embodiment below. In one embodiment of the present invention, the multi-layer planting rack 10 includes:

[0036] A frame 1, comprising a support frame 11 and multi-layered placement frames 12, wherein the multi-layered placement frames 12 are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the frame 1, and the cross-sectional area of each of the placement frames 12 is gradually reduced in the height direction of the frame 1; and

[0037] Multiple planting box assemblies 2, each of the planting box assemblies 2 includes a planting trough 21, a first mounting member 22 and a second mounting member 23, the planting trough 21 is installed on the placement rack 12, the first mounting member 22 is installed on the outer wall of the planting trough 21, and the second mounting member 23 is installed on the placement rack 12, each of the first mounting member 22 is detachably connected to each of the second mounting member 23, so that the planting trough 21 can be detachably installed on the placement rack 12.

[0038] In this embodiment, the multi-layer planting rack 10 includes a frame body 1, and the frame body 1 includes a support frame 11 and a multi-layer placement frame 12. It can be understood that the support frame 11 is installed in places such as the roof. The multi-layer placement frames 12 are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the frame body 1, and the cross-sectional area of each placement frame 12 is gradually reduced in the height direction of the frame body 1, that is, the support frame 11 is inclined on the roof, so that the cross-sectional area of each layer of placement frames 12 is gradually reduced in the height direction of the support frame 11, so that the plants planted on each placement frame 12 are staggered at the height of the support frame 11, and the plants on the upper layer will not affect the growth of the plants on the lower layer. It should be noted that the placement frame 12 can be installed on the support frame 11 by welding or bonding, and can also be installed on the support frame 11 by screws.

[0039] Specifically, the multi-layer planting rack 10 also includes a plurality of planting box assemblies 2. It can be understood that each planting box assembly 2 is spaced apart and arranged on each layer of the placement rack 12. Each planting box assembly 2 includes a planting trough 21, a first mounting member 22 and a second mounting member 23, wherein the planting trough 21 is installed on the placement rack 12, the first mounting member 22 is installed on the outer wall of the planting trough 21, and the second mounting member 23 is installed on the surface of the placement rack 12. When the planting trough 21 is installed on the placement rack 12, each first mounting member 22 is detachably connected to each second mounting member 23, so that the planting trough 21 can be detachably installed on the placement rack 12, thereby realizing the replacement of the planting trough 21 at any time and ensuring that the planting box is stably installed on the placement rack 12 and is not easy to shake.

[0040] Furthermore, in order to improve the stability of the planting trough 21 when installed on the placement rack 12, first mounting members 22 can be respectively installed on the two outer side walls of each planting trough 21, and corresponding second mounting members 23 can be provided on the placement rack 12. Then, a planting trough 21 can be connected by the cooperation between the two first mounting members 22 and the two second mounting members 23 to achieve stable installation of each planting trough 21. Of course, at least two or more first mounting members 22 can also be provided on the outer side wall of each planting trough 21, and this application is not limited thereto.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 2 to 5 In an optional embodiment, the first mounting member 22 includes a first body 221 and two first connecting ends 222, the first body 221 is mounted on the outer wall of the planting groove 21, and the two first connecting ends 222 are mounted on opposite ends of the first body 221;

[0042] The second mounting member 23 includes a second body 231 and two second connecting ends 232. The second body 231 is installed on the placement rack 12, and the two second connecting ends 232 are installed on the second body 231. The two second connecting ends 232 are provided with connecting through holes 23a. Each of the first connecting ends 222 is inserted into each of the connecting through holes 23a, thereby realizing the stable installation of the planting trough 21 on the placement rack 12.

[0043] In this embodiment, to facilitate the connection between the first mounting member 22 and the second mounting member 23, the first mounting member 22 includes a first body 221 and two first connecting ends 222. The first body 221 is mounted on the outer wall of the planting trough 21, while the two first connecting ends 222 are mounted oppositely at opposite ends of the first body 221. It should be noted that the first mounting member 22 can be an integrally molded structure to ensure structural strength and stability. Meanwhile, the second mounting member 23 includes a second body 231 and two second connecting ends 232. The second body 231 is mounted on the placement rack 12, and the two second connecting ends 232 are mounted on the second body 231. Connecting holes 23a are defined in the two second connecting ends 232, allowing each first connecting end 222 to be inserted into each connecting hole 23a, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the first mounting member 22 and the second mounting member 23, thereby stably mounting the planting trough 21 on the placement rack 12. It should be noted that the second mounting member 23 can be an integrally molded structure to ensure structural strength and stability.

[0044] It should be further explained that the first body 221 or the second body 231 can be installed on the planting trough 21 or the placement rack 12 by welding or bonding.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5In an optional embodiment, the first mounting member 22 further includes an elastic member 223, which is installed between the two first connecting ends 222. The elastic member 223 is used to press each first connecting end 222 against the inner wall of each connecting through hole 23a to further improve the connection firmness between the first mounting member 22 and the second mounting member 23.

[0046] In this embodiment, to enhance the secure connection between the first mounting member 22 and the second mounting member 23, the first mounting member 22 further includes an elastic member 223, with both ends of the elastic member 223 respectively mounted between the two first connecting ends 222. The two first connecting ends 222 can then be smoothly inserted into the two connecting through-holes 23a by squeezing or loosening the two first connecting ends 222. When loosened, the two first connecting ends 222, due to the rebound action of the elastic member 223, press against the inner wall of the connecting through-hole 23a, thereby achieving the connection between the first mounting member 22 and the second mounting member 23. It should be noted that the elastic member 223 is a compression spring, etc.

[0047] It can be understood that the first mounting member 22 is elastically deformable.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In an optional embodiment, each of the first connecting ends 222 is provided with a plurality of engaging teeth 22a at an end away from the first body 221, and the plurality of engaging teeth 22a are spaced apart at the first connecting end 222, and a engaging groove 22b is formed between two adjacent engaging teeth 22a;

[0049] The inner wall of the connecting through hole 23a is provided with a plurality of snap-fit protrusions 23b, which are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the connecting through hole 23a. Each snap-fit protrusion 23b is inserted into each snap-fit groove 22b.

[0050] In this embodiment, in order to further improve the connection firmness between the first mounting member 22 and the second mounting member 23, each first connecting end 222 is provided with a plurality of snap-fitting teeth 22a at the end away from the first body 221, and the plurality of snap-fitting teeth 22a are arranged at intervals on the first connecting end 222, and two adjacent snap-fitting teeth 22a form a snap-fitting groove 22b; at the same time, a plurality of snap-fitting protrusions 23b are provided on the inner wall of the connecting through hole 23a, and the plurality of snap-fitting protrusions 23b are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the connecting through hole 23a, and each snap-fitting protrusion 23b is fitted and inserted into each snap-fitting groove 22b, thereby further improving the connection stability of the first connecting end 222 and the second connecting end 232, and under the rebound of the elastic member 223, the snap-fitting protrusion 23b can be stably snapped into the snap-fitting groove 22b, thereby improving the installation firmness of the first mounting member 22 and the second mounting member 23, to ensure the stability of the planting trough 21 installed on the placement rack 12.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 4 In an optional embodiment, a side wall of each of the engaging teeth 22a is provided with a first inclined surface 22c, and the first inclined surface 22c is inclined close to the first connecting end 222 and away from the first connecting end 222;

[0052] A second inclined surface 23c is provided on one side wall of each of the locking protrusions 23b, and the second inclined surface 23c is inclined toward the central axis of the connecting through hole 23a. Through the mutual cooperation between the first inclined surface 22c and the second inclined surface 23c, the locking protrusion 23b can be stably inserted into the locking groove 22b.

[0053] In this embodiment, to facilitate the connection between the engaging protrusion 23b and the engaging groove 22b, a first inclined surface 22c is provided on a side wall of each engaging tooth pattern 22a. The first inclined surface 22c is inclined from the first connecting end 222 toward the direction away from the first connecting end 222. In addition, a second inclined surface 23c is provided on a side wall of each engaging protrusion 23b. The second inclined surface 23c is inclined toward the central axis of the connecting through hole 23a. Therefore, when the first connecting end 222 is inserted into the connecting through hole 23a, the engaging groove 22b on the first connecting end 222 is adapted to be inserted into the engaging protrusion 23b in the connecting through hole 23a, thereby improving the installation security of the first mounting member 22 and the second mounting member 23, thereby ensuring the stability of the planting trough 21 installed on the placement rack 12.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6In an optional embodiment, the multi-layer planting rack 10 also includes a mounting frame 3, a driving device 4 and a rotating disk 5, the mounting frame 3 is used to be installed on the roof, the driving device 4 is installed on the mounting frame 3, the driving device 4 is driven and connected to the rotating disk 5, and the support frame 11 is installed on the side of the rotating disk 5 away from the driving device 4, so as to drive the frame body 1 to rotate relative to the roof through the rotating disk 5, and then drive the multiple planting troughs 21 to rotate relative to the roof through the driving device 4, so as to facilitate people to watch.

[0055] In this embodiment, the multi-layer planting rack 10 also includes a mounting frame 3, a driving device 4 and a rotating disk 5. The mounting frame 3 is used to be installed on the roof, and the driving device 4 is installed on the mounting frame 3, and the driving device 4 is driven and connected to the rotating disk 5, and the support frame 11 is installed on the side of the rotating disk 5 away from the driving device 4, and then the driving device 4 drives the rotating disk 5 to drive the frame body 1 to rotate relative to the roof, so that people can stand in one direction and appreciate the various plants on the multi-layer planting rack 10.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 6 In an optional embodiment, the driving device 4 includes a driving member 41 and a plurality of wheel assemblies 42, the driving member 41 is drivingly connected to the rotating disk 5, and the plurality of wheel assemblies 42 are installed at intervals on the mounting frame 3, and each wheel assembly 42 is rotatably connected to the rotating disk 5, and the rotating disk 5 can be smoothly driven to rotate through the driving member 41 and the wheel assembly 42.

[0057] In this embodiment, the drive device 4 includes a drive member 41 and multiple wheel assemblies 42. The drive member 41 is drivably connected to the rotating disk 5. It should be noted that the drive member 41 is a power source such as a drive motor. The multiple wheel assemblies 42 are installed on the mounting frame 3 at intervals, and each wheel assembly 42 is rotatably connected to the rotating disk 5. As a result, the rotating disk 5 can rotate smoothly under the drive of the drive member 41 and can also rotate stably under the support of each wheel assembly 42.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 6 In an optional embodiment, each of the rotating wheel assemblies 42 includes two mounting supports 421 and a supporting roller 422. The supporting roller 422 is rotatably connected between the two mounting supports 421. The supporting roller 422 is rotatably connected to the rotating disk 5. As the rotating disk 5 rotates, the supporting roller 422 also rotates. As a result, the supporting roller 422 not only plays a supporting role, but also drives the rotating disk 5 to rotate smoothly, thereby reducing the resistance generated by the rotating disk 5 during the rotation process.

[0059] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-layer planting rack, characterized in that: The multi-layer planting frame comprises: A frame, the frame comprising a support frame and a multi-layered placement frame, the multi-layered placement frames being spaced apart along the height direction of the frame, and the cross-sectional area of each placement frame being gradually reduced in the height direction of the frame; and Multiple planting box assemblies, each of the planting box assemblies includes a planting trough, a first mounting member and a second mounting member, the planting trough is installed on the placement rack, the first mounting member is installed on the outer wall of the planting trough, and the second mounting member is installed on the placement rack, each of the first mounting members is detachably connected to each of the second mounting members so that the planting trough can be detachably installed on the placement rack.

2. The multi-layer planting rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting member includes a first body and two first connecting ends, the first body is mounted on the outer side wall of the planting trough, and the two first connecting ends are mounted on opposite ends of the first body; The second mounting member includes a second body and two second connecting ends. The second body is mounted on the placement rack. The two second connecting ends are mounted on the second body. The two second connecting ends are provided with connecting through holes. Each of the first connecting ends is plugged into each of the connecting through holes.

3. The multi-layer planting rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first mounting member further includes an elastic member installed between the two first connecting ends, and the elastic member is used to press each of the first connecting ends against the inner wall of each of the connecting through holes.

4. The multi-layer planting rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the first connecting ends is provided with a plurality of engaging teeth at an end away from the first body, the plurality of engaging teeth being arranged at intervals on the first connecting end, and a engaging groove being formed between two adjacent engaging teeth; The inner wall of the connecting through hole is provided with a plurality of clamping protrusions, and the plurality of clamping protrusions are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the connecting through hole, and each of the clamping protrusions is fitted and inserted into each of the clamping grooves.

5. The multi-layer planting rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first inclined surface is provided on one side wall of each of the engaging teeth, and the first inclined surface is inclined close to the first connecting end and away from the first connecting end; A second inclined surface is provided on a side wall of each of the clamping protrusions, and the second inclined surface is inclined toward the central axis of the connecting through hole.

6. The multi-layer planting rack according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The multi-layer planting rack also includes a mounting frame, a driving device and a rotating disk. The mounting frame is used to be installed on the roof, the driving device is installed on the mounting frame, the driving device is driven and connected to the rotating disk, and the supporting frame is installed on the side of the rotating disk away from the driving device to drive the frame body to rotate relative to the roof through the rotating disk.

7. The multi-layer planting rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving device includes a driving member and a plurality of rotating wheel assemblies. The driving member is drivingly connected to the rotating disk. The plurality of rotating wheel assemblies are installed on the mounting frame at intervals. Each of the rotating wheel assemblies is rotatably connected to the rotating disk.

8. The multi-layer planting rack according to claim 7, characterized in that: Each of the rotating wheel assemblies includes two mounting supports and a supporting roller. The supporting roller is rotatably connected between the two mounting supports, and the supporting roller is rotatably connected to the rotating disk.