Greenhouse blueberry irrigation device suitable for small scale

By designing an irrigation and liquid return system in small-scale greenhouse blueberry cultivation and using pH/EC sensors to monitor water quality and fertilizer, the drip irrigation head can directly supply fertilizer and water to the roots, solving the problem of low water and fertilizer utilization efficiency in small-scale greenhouse blueberry cultivation and improving the growth and yield of blueberries.

CN223322489UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12HEFEI SHUNFENG RAINWATER SAVING IRRIGATION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422817285.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-19
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-19

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Technical Problem

Small-scale greenhouse blueberry cultivation lacks an automated irrigation and fertilization system, resulting in low water and fertilizer utilization efficiency, which makes it difficult to meet the growth needs of blueberries.

Method used

A blueberry irrigation device consisting of an irrigation system and a liquid return system was designed. An integrated pH/EC sensor was used to monitor water quality and fertilizer concentration. Fertilizer and water were supplied directly to the roots through drip irrigation heads. The liquid return system was used to monitor fertilizer absorption and adjust irrigation and fertilization plans.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of fertilizer and water utilization, reduces the waste of water and fertilizer, achieves the goal of saving labor, water and fertilizer, and improves the yield and quality of blueberries.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an irrigation device suitable for small-scale greenhouse blueberries, which comprises an irrigation system and a liquid return system, the irrigation system comprises a water storage barrel, a first PH / EC integrated sensor is installed in the water storage barrel, one side of the water storage barrel is fixedly communicated with a water inlet pipe, a pre-filter is arranged on the water inlet pipe, and the water return system is connected with the water storage barrel. According to the irrigation device suitable for the small-scale greenhouse blueberries, whether the stock solution proportion is reasonable or not is judged by comparing the properties of stock solutions and return solutions, whether the blueberries need to be irrigated or not is judged by comparing the quantities of the stock solutions and the return solutions, and then farmers are guided to conduct irrigation and fertilization; according to the system, targeted irrigation can be performed according to the growth condition of blueberries, water and fertilizer waste is avoided, manual operation is reduced, data support is provided for fertilizer proportioning, and then the purposes of saving labor, water and fertilizer, increasing the yield and improving the quality are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of potted blueberry related products, in particular to a blueberry irrigation device suitable for small-scale greenhouses. Background Art

[0002] Blueberries generally prefer moist soil, but some varieties are drought- and cold-tolerant. Blueberries prefer acidic soil and have the lowest soil pH requirements of all fruit trees, requiring a soil pH of around 4.3 to 5.5. Cultivating in soil with an excessively high pH can cause iron deficiency and chlorosis, while low acidity can easily lead to magnesium poisoning. The soil should be loose, generally containing 8 to 12% organic matter. The ideal soil type is loose, aerated, moist, and high in organic matter, strongly acidic sandy loam or straw-carbon soil. Blueberries have slow-growing, slender roots that cannot penetrate the clay layer in heavy soils, resulting in poor growth. Low organic matter and poor drainage can also lead to poor growth. Blueberries can only grow normally in soils with an organic matter content greater than 7%.

[0003] Blueberries are sensitive to water shortages, preferring moisture, having poor drought tolerance, and are susceptible to waterlogging. Irrigation water requirements also vary across the growing season. Maintaining optimal water conditions during the vegetative growth phase promotes plant growth. However, during the fruit development phase and before fruit ripening, water supply should be appropriately reduced to prevent excessive vegetative growth from competing with the fruit for nutrients. After harvest, optimal water supply should be restored to promote vegetative growth. Reduce water supply from mid-autumn to late autumn to facilitate a timely onset of dormancy. Young orchards should maintain an optimal soil moisture content of 60% to 70%. Mature orchards and those in peak fruiting stages should reduce water supply during the fruit development phase and before fruit ripening, keeping soil moisture around 50%. After harvest, restore optimal water supply, returning the orchard to a water content of 60% to 70%. Reduce water supply from mid-autumn to late autumn to control it to around 50% to facilitate a timely onset of dormancy.

[0004] During the growth cycle of blueberries, the water quality requirements are relatively high, because blueberries like to grow in acidic soil. If deep well water, which has a high pH value and high sodium and calcium ion content, is used for irrigation for a long time, it will seriously affect the growth, development and yield of blueberries.

[0005] As farmers gain a better understanding of blueberry growth habits, they are gradually incorporating new technologies into their production processes. Large-scale greenhouse blueberry cultivation utilizes water treatment equipment and fertilizer mixing equipment to regulate water quality and fertilizer concentration, but these systems are relatively expensive. Small-scale greenhouse farmers currently lack comprehensive automated irrigation and fertilization systems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a blueberry irrigation device suitable for small-scale greenhouses to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a blueberry irrigation device suitable for small-scale greenhouses, comprising an irrigation system and a liquid return system, the irrigation system comprising a water storage tank, a first pH / EC integrated sensor installed in the water storage tank, a water inlet pipe fixedly connected to one side of the water storage tank, the water inlet pipe being provided with a pre-filter, an irrigation main pipe fixedly connected to the other side of the water storage tank, a booster pump, an automatic backwash filter, a pressure-holding valve, a flow meter, and a gate valve being installed in sequence on the irrigation main pipe, an irrigation branch pipe fixedly connected to the irrigation main pipe, one end of the irrigation branch pipe fixedly connected to a field irrigation network, the field irrigation network comprising a plurality of drip irrigation capillary tubes, a field solenoid valve being provided on the field irrigation network, and a drip irrigation head fixedly connected to the drip irrigation capillary tubes, the liquid return system comprising a tray and a liquid return collection box, the tray fixedly connected to the top of the liquid return collection box, the tray being provided with a plurality of openings, and a second pH / EC integrated sensor fixedly installed in the liquid return collection box.

[0008] Preferably, the water storage barrel is a combined steel-lined algae-proof water storage barrel.

[0009] Preferably, the drip irrigation head includes a dripper and a drip arrow, the dripper is fixedly connected to the drip irrigation capillary tube, and the drip arrow is placed in the planting pot.

[0010] Preferably, the openings on the tray are arranged in a rectangular array.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0012] This irrigation device, suitable for small-scale greenhouse blueberry production, installs a pre-filter on the water inlet pipe. The pre-filter type can be adjusted based on the water source. The filtered clean water is then fed into a water storage tank, where fertilizer solution is prepared. A first integrated pH / EC sensor is also placed in the tank to monitor fertilizer solution data. The prepared fertilizer is pressurized by a booster pump on the irrigation main pipe, then filtered through a secondary automatic backwash filter before being fed into the field irrigation network. The irrigation area is adjusted by controlling a field solenoid valve. Drip irrigation heads are used in the field to ensure that fertilizer water drips directly onto the crop roots, improving fertilizer and water utilization efficiency.

[0013] This blueberry irrigation device, suitable for small-scale greenhouses, supports two adjacent planting pots by placing a tray under them. The return liquid flows through openings on the tray into a return liquid collection tank below. A second integrated pH / EC sensor is installed in the return liquid collection tank. By comparing the difference between the return liquid and the original liquid, the degree of fertilizer absorption is determined, providing data support for adjusting the fertilizer ratio.

[0014] This blueberry irrigation device, suitable for small-scale greenhouses, determines whether the stock solution ratio is reasonable by comparing the properties of the stock solution and the return solution, and determines whether the blueberries need irrigation by comparing the amounts of the stock solution and the return solution, thereby guiding farmers to carry out irrigation and fertilization. It can irrigate according to the growth conditions of the blueberries to avoid wasting water and fertilizer. While reducing manual operations, it provides data support for fertilizer ratio, thereby achieving the goals of saving labor, water, and fertilizer, increasing production, and improving quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an irrigation system suitable for a small-scale greenhouse blueberry irrigation device of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a liquid return system of a small-scale greenhouse blueberry irrigation device according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure: 1. Water storage tank; 2. First integrated pH / EC sensor; 3. Water inlet pipe; 4. Pre-filter; 5. Irrigation main pipe; 6. Booster pump; 7. Pressure-holding valve; 8. Flow meter; 9. Gate valve; 10. Irrigation branch pipe; 11. Field irrigation network; 12. Drip irrigation capillary tube; 13. Field solenoid valve; 14. Drip head; 15. Tray; 16. Return liquid collection box; 17. Second integrated pH / EC sensor; 18. Automatic backwash filter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," "the other end," and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "provided with," "connected," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] See also Figure 1-2 The utility model provides an embodiment: a blueberry irrigation device suitable for small-scale greenhouses, including an irrigation system and a liquid return system. The irrigation system includes a water storage barrel 1, in which a first PH / EC integrated sensor 2 is installed. One side of the water storage barrel 1 is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe 3, on which a pre-filter 4 is provided. The other side of the water storage barrel 1 is fixedly connected to an irrigation main pipe 5, on which a booster pump 6, an automatic backwash filter 18, a pressure holding valve 7, a flow meter 8 and a pressure relief valve 9 are installed in sequence. The gate valve 9 is connected to the main irrigation pipe 5 and the irrigation branch pipe 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the irrigation branch pipe 10. The field irrigation pipe network 11 includes a plurality of drip irrigation capillaries 12. The field irrigation pipe network 11 is provided with a field solenoid valve 13. The drip irrigation capillaries 12 are fixedly connected to a drip irrigation head 14. Specifically, the water inlet pipe 3 introduces water into the water storage barrel 1. A pre-filter 4 is provided on the water inlet pipe 3. The type of the pre-filter 4 can be filtered according to the water source conditions. The filtered clean water The fertilizer is then fed into a water storage tank 1, where a fertilizer solution is prepared. A first integrated pH / EC sensor 2 is placed in the water storage tank 1 to monitor the fertilizer solution data. The prepared fertilizer is pressurized by a booster pump 6 on an irrigation main pipe 5, then filtered by an automatic backwash filter 7 for secondary filtration before being fed into a field irrigation network 11. The irrigation area is adjusted by controlling a field solenoid valve 13. A drip irrigation head 14 is used in the field to ensure that the fertilizer solution drips directly onto the crop roots, improving fertilizer and water utilization efficiency. The return liquid system includes a tray 15 and a return liquid collection tank 16. The tray 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the return liquid collection tank 16 and has multiple openings. A second integrated pH / EC sensor 17 is fixedly installed in the return liquid collection tank 16. Specifically, the return liquid flows through the openings in the tray 15 into the return liquid collection tank 16 below. The second integrated pH / EC sensor 17 is installed in the return liquid collection tank 16. The difference between the return liquid and the original liquid is compared to determine the degree of fertilizer absorption, providing data support for adjusting the fertilizer ratio.

[0022] In this embodiment, the water storage barrel 1 is a combined steel-lined algae-proof water storage barrel, which has the advantages of being not picky about terrain or climate, controllable construction, and extremely high cost performance; the first PH / EC integrated sensor 2 and the second PH / EC integrated sensor 17 are both Jiousu brand, and the model is OSA-15; the drip irrigation head 14 includes a dripper and a drip arrow, the dripper is fixedly connected to the drip irrigation capillary 12, and the drip arrow is placed in the planting pot; the openings on the tray 15 are arranged in a rectangular array.

[0023] Working Principle: First, water is introduced into the water storage barrel 1 through the water inlet pipe 3. A pre-filter 4 is installed on the water inlet pipe 3. The type of pre-filter 4 can be filtered according to the water source conditions. The filtered clean water is then collected into the water storage barrel 1. Fertilizer solution is prepared in the water storage barrel 1. At the same time, a first PH / EC integrated sensor 2 is placed in the water storage barrel 1 to monitor the fertilizer solution data. The prepared fertilizer is pressurized by the booster pump 6 on the irrigation main pipe 5, and then filtered by the automatic backwash filter 7 for secondary filtration before being collected into the field irrigation network 11. The irrigation area is adjusted by controlling the field solenoid valve 13. The field is irrigated using a drip irrigation head 14 to ensure that the fertilizer water drips directly into the roots of the crops, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of fertilizer and water.

[0024] A tray 15 is placed under two adjacent planting pots to support the planting pots, and the return liquid is collected into the return liquid collection box 16 below through the opening on the tray 15. A second pH / EC integrated sensor 17 is installed in the return liquid collection box 16. By comparing the difference between the return liquid and the original liquid, the degree of fertilizer absorption is judged, providing data support for adjusting the fertilizer ratio.

[0025] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description, and all variations within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference sign in a claim should not be construed as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A blueberry irrigation device suitable for small-scale greenhouses, including an irrigation system and a liquid return system, characterized by: The irrigation system comprises a water storage barrel (1), a first PH / EC integrated sensor (2) is installed in the water storage barrel (1), a water inlet pipe (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the water storage barrel (1), a pre-filter (4) is provided on the water inlet pipe (3), an irrigation main pipe (5) is fixedly connected to the other side of the water storage barrel (1), a booster pump (6), an automatic backwash filter (18), a pressure holding valve (7), a flow meter (8) and a gate valve (9) are installed on the irrigation main pipe (5) in sequence, an irrigation branch pipe (10) is fixedly connected to the irrigation main pipe (5), and the irrigation branch pipe ( One end of the irrigation pipe network (10) is fixedly connected to a field irrigation pipe network (11), the field irrigation pipe network (11) includes a plurality of drip irrigation capillary tubes (12), a field solenoid valve (13) is provided on the field irrigation pipe network (11), a drip irrigation head (14) is fixedly connected to the drip irrigation capillary tube (12), the return liquid system includes a tray (15) and a return liquid collection box (16), the tray (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the return liquid collection box (16), the tray (15) is provided with a plurality of openings, and a second pH / EC integrated sensor (17) is fixedly installed in the return liquid collection box (16).

2. The blueberry irrigation device suitable for small-scale greenhouses according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage barrel (1) is a combined steel-lined algae-proof water storage barrel.

3. The blueberry irrigation device suitable for small-scale greenhouses according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drip irrigation head (14) comprises a dripper and a drip arrow, the dripper is fixedly connected to the drip irrigation capillary tube (12), and the drip arrow is placed in the planting pot.

4. The blueberry irrigation device suitable for small-scale greenhouses according to claim 1, characterized in that: The openings on the tray (15) are arranged in a rectangular array.