Seed germination and seedling raising device

By introducing soil loosening mechanisms and spraying systems into the seed germination seedling device, the problem of soil agglomeration is solved, soil breathability and root vitality are improved, and healthy plant growth is promoted.

CN223262018UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26SHAANXI UNIV OF CHINESE MEDICINE
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Application Number
CN202422615337.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-29
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-29

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Technical Problem

While existing seed germination and seedling cultivation devices provide the right temperature and humidity, the soil is prone to clumping, resulting in hindered root growth and lack of appropriate structure.

Method used

A seed germination seedling device was designed, including a soil loosening mechanism. It uses components such as high-pressure gas cylinders, constant pressure valves, electrically controlled valves, connecting pipes, diverters and diffusers to instantly release high-pressure air into the soil, making the soil fluffy, and provides uniform moisture and light through the spraying mechanism, and adjusts environmental conditions in combination with a temperature and humidity sensor.

Benefits of technology

Effectively improve soil breathability, improve soil conditions, promote root growth and expansion, reduce spray blind spots, and create a favorable plant growth environment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a seed germination seedling raising device, and particularly relates to the technical field of seedling raising devices, the seed germination seedling raising device comprises a mounting seat, a soil loosening mechanism is fixedly mounted at the top of the mounting seat, a seedling raising plate is movably mounted at the top of the mounting seat, and the soil loosening mechanism comprises a high-pressure gas cylinder and a connecting pipe; and one side of the high-pressure gas cylinder is fixedly connected with a constant pressure valve. According to the seed germination seedling raising device, high-pressure air is instantly released into soil in the seedling raising tray through cooperation of the high-pressure air bottle, the constant-pressure valve, the electric control valve, the connecting pipe, the first flow divider, the second flow divider and the diffuser, so that the soil becomes fluffy, and a high-pressure air source is provided through the high-pressure air bottle in the process; the stability of the pressure of output gas of the high-pressure gas cylinder is controlled through the constant-pressure valve, gas release is controlled through the electric control valve, the high-pressure gas is evenly dispersed into surrounding soil through the diffuser, and the air permeability of the soil can be effectively improved in the mode.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of seedling raising devices, in particular to a seed germination and seedling raising device. Background Art

[0002] Seeds are an essential part of plant reproduction, containing all the information needed to develop into a new plant. They consist of a seed coat, an embryo, and nutrients such as cotyledons or endosperm. Under favorable conditions, seeds germinate, beginning a new growth cycle. Seed development and germination require optimal conditions of water, temperature, oxygen, light, and a good soil environment. Seeds that exhibit dormancy also require a healthy environment.

[0003] Seed germination and seedling raising devices are designed to provide ideal growing conditions to help seeds germinate smoothly and grow healthily. Such devices are usually equipped with a seedling tray with multiple small holes, each of which can hold a seed. The equipped LED growth lights and irrigation systems provide suitable temperature and humidity for seed development.

[0004] Although the seed germination and seedling raising devices in the prior art meet the use requirements to a certain extent, it is found in actual use that although suitable temperature and humidity are provided for seed development, the soil does not have the function of loosening the soil. The soil will gradually clump during the seed development cycle and there is a problem of being too compact. If the medium is too compact or lacks proper structure, the roots may have difficulty growing normally, resulting in the overall growth of the plant being hindered. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a seed germination and seedling development device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a seed germination and seedling development device, comprising a mounting seat, a soil loosening mechanism fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting seat, a seedling tray movably mounted on the top of the mounting seat, the soil loosening mechanism comprising a high-pressure gas cylinder and a connecting pipe, one side of the high-pressure gas cylinder is fixedly connected to a constant pressure valve, one side of the constant pressure valve is fixedly connected to an electric-controlled valve, one side of the electric-controlled valve is fixedly connected to a first diverter through a connecting pipe, one side of the first diverter is fixedly connected to a plurality of second diverters through a connecting pipe, the left and right sides of the second diverter are fixedly connected to a plurality of diffusers through connecting pipes, and the plurality of diffusers are arranged inside the seedling tray.

[0007] Preferably, a shielding cover is mounted on the outer wall of the diffuser.

[0008] Preferably, an air pump is fixedly connected to one side of the first diverter.

[0009] Preferably, a protective cover is movably mounted on the top of the mounting seat, a one-way valve is fixedly mounted on the top of the protective cover, and an observation window is provided on the outer wall of the protective cover.

[0010] Preferably, a mounting plate is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the protective cover, a main nozzle is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate, a plurality of diversion pipes are mounted at equal angles on the outer wall of the main nozzle, and a plurality of secondary nozzles are obliquely mounted on the top of the diversion pipe.

[0011] Preferably, a fill light is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the protective cover, and a heating lamp is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the protective cover.

[0012] Preferably, a temperature and humidity sensor is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the protective cover.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the seed germination and seedling development device;

[0014] 1. Through the cooperation among the high-pressure gas cylinder, constant pressure valve, electric control valve, connecting pipe, first diverter, second diverter and diffuser, high-pressure air is instantly released into the soil inside the seedling tray, making the soil fluffy. In the above process, the high-pressure gas source is provided by the high-pressure gas cylinder, the constant pressure valve is used to control the stability of the gas pressure output by the high-pressure gas cylinder, the gas release is controlled by the electric control valve, and the high-pressure gas is evenly dispersed into the surrounding soil through the diffuser. Through the above method, not only can the soil permeability be effectively improved, but also the soil conditions can be improved, creating a more favorable environment for plant growth;

[0015] 2. The seedling tray is sprayed through the cooperation between the mounting plate, main nozzle, diversion pipe and secondary nozzle. At the same time, because the secondary nozzle is installed at an angle, when the liquid is sprayed from the inside of the secondary nozzle, it will generate a reaction force on the diversion pipe, and drive the main nozzle to rotate through the diversion pipe, so that the above-mentioned spraying mechanism can rotate and spray to reduce the blind angle of spraying. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the new structure of the practical soil loosening mechanism;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the soil loosening mechanism of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the protective cover of the present invention.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Mounting base; 2. Soil loosening mechanism; 201. High-pressure gas cylinder; 202. Constant pressure valve; 203. Electric control valve; 204. Connecting pipe; 205. First diverter; 206. Second diverter; 207. Diffuser; 208. Shielding cover; 209. Air pump; 3. Seedling tray; 4. Protective cover; 5. Observation window; 6. One-way valve; 7. Mounting tray; 8. Main nozzle; 9. Diverter pipe; 10. Secondary nozzle; 11. Fill light; 12. Heating lamp; 13. Temperature and humidity sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] 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.

[0022] See also Figure 1-3 The utility model provides a technical solution: a seed germination and seedling development device, comprising a mounting base 1, a soil loosening mechanism 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting base 1, a seedling tray 3 is movably installed on the top of the mounting base 1, the soil loosening mechanism 2 comprises a high-pressure gas cylinder 201 and a connecting pipe 204, one side of the high-pressure gas cylinder 201 is fixedly connected to a constant pressure valve 202, one side of the constant pressure valve 202 is fixedly connected to an electric control valve 203, one side of the electric control valve 203 is fixedly connected to a first diverter 205 through a connecting pipe 204, one side of the first diverter 205 is fixedly connected to a plurality of second diverters 206 through the connecting pipe 204, the left and right sides of the second diverter 206 are fixedly connected to a plurality of diffusers 207 through the connecting pipe 204, the plurality of diffusers 207 are arranged inside the seedling tray 3, the diffusers 20 The outer wall of 7 is sleeved with a shielding cover 208, which prevents the soil from clogging the diffuser 207. An air pump 209 is fixedly connected to one side of the first diverter 205. The air pump 209 continuously loosens the air into the soil through the first diverter 205, the second diverter 206, and the diffuser 207 during the non-aeration process to enhance the vitality of the root system and promote the growth and expansion of the root system. A protective cover 4 is movably installed on the top of the mounting base 1, and a one-way valve 6 is fixedly installed on the top of the protective cover 4. An observation window 5 is provided on the outer wall of the protective cover 4. The protective cover 4 ensures the internal ambient temperature of the equipment and provides a stable environment for seed development. The one-way valve 6 facilitates the discharge of air introduced by the soil loosening mechanism 2 and prevents external air from entering. The observation window 5 facilitates the staff to observe the seed development status.

[0023] The specific implementation method is: through the cooperation between the high-pressure gas cylinder 201, the constant pressure valve 202, the electric control valve 203, the connecting pipe 204, the first diverter 205, the second diverter 206, and the diffuser 207, the high-pressure air is instantly released into the soil inside the seedling tray 3, making the soil fluffy. In the above process, the high-pressure gas source is provided by the high-pressure gas cylinder 201, the constant pressure valve 202 controls the stability of the gas pressure output by the high-pressure gas cylinder 201, the gas release is controlled by the electric control valve 203, and the high-pressure gas is evenly dispersed into the surrounding soil through the diffuser 207. Through the above method, not only can the soil permeability be effectively improved, but it also helps to improve the soil conditions and create a more favorable environment for plant growth.

[0024] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a technical solution: a seed germination and seedling development device, wherein a mounting plate 7 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of a protective cover 4, a main nozzle 8 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate 7, a plurality of diversion pipes 9 are mounted at equal angles on the outer wall of the main nozzle 8, and a plurality of secondary nozzles 10 are obliquely mounted on the top of the diversion pipe 9;

[0025] A fill light 11 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the protective cover 4, and a heating lamp 12 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the protective cover 4. The fill light 11 provides supplementary light for the plants, and the heating lamp 12 provides a suitable growth temperature for the plants;

[0026] A temperature and humidity sensor 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the protective cover 4. The temperature and humidity sensor 13 detects the growth environment of the plant and controls the device to adjust the temperature and humidity based on the detection data.

[0027] The specific implementation method is: the seedling tray 3 is sprayed through the cooperation between the mounting plate 7, the main nozzle 8, the diversion pipe 9, and the secondary nozzle 10. At the same time, because the secondary nozzle 10 is installed at an angle, when the liquid is sprayed from the inside of the secondary nozzle 10, a reaction force on the diversion pipe 9 is generated, and the main nozzle 8 is driven to rotate through the diversion pipe 9, so that the above-mentioned spraying mechanism can rotate and spray to reduce the spraying dead angle.

[0028] Working principle: When the seed germination and seedling development device is used, high-pressure air is instantly released into the soil inside the seedling tray 3 through the cooperation between the high-pressure gas cylinder 201, the constant pressure valve 202, the electric control valve 203, the connecting pipe 204, the first diverter 205, the second diverter 206, and the diffuser 207, so that the soil becomes fluffy. In the above process, the high-pressure gas source is provided by the high-pressure gas cylinder 201, the constant pressure valve 202 controls the stability of the gas pressure output by the high-pressure gas cylinder 201, the gas release is controlled by the electric control valve 203, and the high-pressure gas is evenly dispersed into the surrounding soil through the diffuser 207. Through the above method, not only can the soil permeability be effectively improved, but also it helps to improve the soil conditions and create a more favorable environment for plant growth;

[0029] The shielding cover 208 prevents soil from clogging the diffuser 207. The air pump 209 continuously loosens air into the soil through the first diverter 205, the second diverter 206, and the diffuser 207 during the non-aeration process to enhance root vitality and promote root growth and expansion. The protective cover 4 ensures the internal environmental temperature of the equipment and provides a stable environment for seed development. The one-way valve 6 facilitates the discharge of air introduced by the soil loosening mechanism 2 and prevents external air from entering. The observation window 5 allows workers to observe the seed development status.

[0030] The seedling tray 3 is sprayed by the cooperation between the mounting plate 7, the main nozzle 8, the diversion pipe 9, and the secondary nozzle 10. At the same time, because the secondary nozzle 10 is installed at an angle, when the liquid is sprayed from the inside of the secondary nozzle 10, a reaction force on the diversion pipe 9 is generated, and the main nozzle 8 is driven to rotate through the diversion pipe 9, so that the above-mentioned spraying mechanism can rotate and spray to reduce the blind angle of spraying;

[0031] The fill light 11 is used to provide fill light for the plants, the heating lamp 12 is used to provide the plants with a suitable growth temperature, the temperature and humidity sensor 13 is used to detect the growth environment of the plants, and the control device adjusts the temperature and humidity based on the detection data.

[0032] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A seed germination and seedling development device, comprising a mounting seat (1), a soil loosening mechanism (2) fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting seat (1), and a seedling tray (3) movably mounted on the top of the mounting seat (1), characterized in that: The soil loosening mechanism (2) comprises a high-pressure gas cylinder (201) and a connecting pipe (204); one side of the high-pressure gas cylinder (201) is fixedly connected to a constant pressure valve (202); one side of the constant pressure valve (202) is fixedly connected to an electric control valve (203); one side of the electric control valve (203) is fixedly connected to a first diverter (205) via a connecting pipe (204); one side of the first diverter (205) is fixedly connected to a plurality of second diverters (206) via a connecting pipe (204); the left and right sides of the second diverter (206) are fixedly connected to a plurality of diffusers (207) via a connecting pipe (204); and the plurality of diffusers (207) are arranged inside the seedling tray (3).

2. A seed germination and seedling development device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A shielding cover (208) is sleeved and installed on the outer wall of the diffuser (207).

3. A seed germination and seedling development device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air pump (209) is fixedly connected to one side of the first diverter (205).

4. A seed germination and seedling development device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover (4) is movably mounted on the top of the mounting seat (1), a one-way valve (6) is fixedly mounted on the top of the protective cover (4), and an observation window (5) is provided on the outer wall of the protective cover (4).

5. A seed germination and seedling development device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting plate (7) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the protective cover (4), a main nozzle (8) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate (7), a plurality of diversion pipes (9) are mounted at equal angles on the outer wall of the main nozzle (8), and a plurality of secondary nozzles (10) are obliquely mounted on the top of the diversion pipe (9).

6. The seed germination and seedling development device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fill light (11) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the protective cover (4), and a heating lamp (12) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the protective cover (4).

7. The seed germination and seedling development device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A temperature and humidity sensor (13) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the protective cover (4).