Device for monitoring discharged liquid EC, pH and liquid discharge amount of elevated substrate culture
By designing an irrigation and drainage mechanism for elevated substrate cultivation, combined with detection probes and controllers, the problem of large fluctuations in drainage EC and pH values is solved, precise monitoring of drainage volume and irrigation control are achieved, and the stability of the plant growth environment is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422131549.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-30
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the EC and pH values of drainage from elevated substrate cultivation fluctuate greatly and have poor representativeness, making it impossible to effectively monitor the drainage volume of the day.
A monitoring device consisting of a filling mechanism and a drainage mechanism was designed. Multiple detection probes and controllers were used to perform real-time detection of EC, pH value, and drainage volume. Accurate monitoring was achieved under sealed conditions by combining an inclined matrix trough with carbon fiber irrigation and drainage buckets.
It realizes accurate detection of drainage EC, pH value and drainage volume, and can match with irradiation amount, inlet volume, inlet EC and pH value to achieve precise control of irrigation and improve plant growth environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of elevated substrate cultivation, in particular to a device for monitoring drainage EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation. Background Art
[0002] Elevated substrate cultivation often utilizes an integrated irrigation system that combines water and fertilizer. To ensure optimal plant growth, irrigation is performed based on daily irradiation levels, and the relevant technical indicators of the irrigation and drainage fluids (hereinafter referred to as "drainage fluids") must be monitored. Monitoring the EC, pH, and drainage volume of drainage fluids is particularly important. Simple drainage monitoring methods, which collect drainage fluid at a specific moment, measure EC and pH values for only a single drainage session, resulting in significant fluctuations and poor representativeness. Furthermore, these methods cannot effectively monitor daily drainage volume.
[0003] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention urgently needs to provide a device for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of the drainage of elevated substrate cultivation. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a device for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of the drainage of elevated substrate cultivation. The design of the device for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of the drainage of elevated substrate cultivation solves the technical problem in the prior art that the EC and pH values measured by the current process are only the values of one drainage, which have large fluctuations and poor representativeness, and cannot effectively monitor the drainage volume of the day.
[0005] The utility model provides a device for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation, comprising a cultivation support, a plurality of substrate grooves with interconnected bottoms provided on the cultivation support, and a liquid filling mechanism and a liquid drainage mechanism provided at intervals on both sides of the cultivation support;
[0006] The liquid filling mechanism includes an irrigation bucket, which is equipped with a first EC detection probe, a first pH detection probe, and a first water level measurement probe. The discharge port of the irrigation bucket is connected to a liquid filling pipe, one end of which extends upward and is fixed to the top of the cultivation support. The liquid filling pipe is equipped with a water pump and multiple spray heads corresponding to the substrate tanks, and the spray heads are equipped with regulating valves.
[0007] The drainage mechanism includes a drainage collection barrel, in which a second EC detection probe, a second pH detection probe and a second water level measuring probe are provided. The drainage collection barrel is connected to the drainage port of the matrix tank through a drainage pipe, and a valve is provided on the drainage pipe; the drainage mechanism also includes a controller, and the first EC detection probe, the first pH detection probe, the first water level measuring probe, the second EC detection probe, the second pH detection probe and the second water level measuring probe are all electrically connected to the controller, and the water pump, the regulating valve and the valve are all electrically connected to the controller.
[0008] Furthermore, a first EC detector electrically connected to the first EC detection probe, a first pH detector electrically connected to the first pH detection probe, and a first water level measuring device electrically connected to the first water level measuring probe are provided on the outer wall of the irrigation barrel;
[0009] A second EC detector electrically connected to the second EC detection probe, a second pH detector electrically connected to the second pH detection probe, and a second water level measuring device electrically connected to the second water level measuring probe are provided on the outer wall of the drainage return barrel.
[0010] Furthermore, the matrix groove is placed at an inclination with respect to the horizontal plane.
[0011] Furthermore, the angle between the matrix groove and the horizontal plane is 1-3°.
[0012] Furthermore, the drain port is located at the lowest point of the side wall of the matrix groove.
[0013] Furthermore, the second EC detection probe and the second pH detection probe are both arranged at the connection between the drainage return barrel and the drainage pipe.
[0014] Furthermore, a liquid level scale line is provided on the barrel wall of the drainage return barrel.
[0015] Furthermore, a feed port is provided on the top of the irrigation barrel.
[0016] Furthermore, the irrigation bucket is made of carbon fiber.
[0017] Furthermore, the drainage collection barrel is made of carbon fiber.
[0018] The device provided by the utility model for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of drainage in elevated substrate cultivation has the following improvements compared with the prior art:
[0019] The utility model provides a device for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of the drainage liquid in elevated substrate cultivation. Under sealed conditions, the EC, pH value and drainage volume of the drainage liquid are detected, and the corresponding values of the drainage liquid on the day can be accurately detected. The device can also be measured at any time according to actual needs, which is convenient for matching with the radiation amount, liquid intake, liquid intake EC and pH value on the day, thereby realizing precise control of irrigation, improving the growth state of plants, and better ensuring the optimal growth environment of plants. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the device for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation described in the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the electrical connection relationship of the electrical components of the device for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation described in the present invention.
[0023] Description of reference numerals:
[0024] 1. Cultivation support; 2. Substrate tank; 3. Irrigation bucket; 4. Discharge port; 5. Irrigation pipe; 6. Water pump; 7. Sprinkler head; 8. Feed port; 9. Drain port; 10. Drainage return tank; 11. Drain pipe; 12. Liquid level mark; 13. First EC detector; 14. First pH detector; 15. First water level measuring device; 16. Second EC detector; 17. Second pH detector; 18. Second water level measuring device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., 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 do not 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," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2As shown, the utility model provides a device for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation, including a cultivation support 1, a plurality of substrate grooves 2 with interconnected bottoms provided on the cultivation support 1, a filling mechanism and a drainage mechanism are provided at intervals on both sides of the cultivation support 1; the filling mechanism includes an irrigation bucket 3, a first EC detection probe, a first pH detection probe and a first water level measurement probe are provided in the irrigation bucket 3, a discharge port 4 of the irrigation bucket 3 is connected to a filling pipe 5, one end of the filling pipe 5 extends upward and is fixed to the top of the cultivation support 1, and a water pump 6 and a plurality of corresponding substrate grooves 2 are provided on the filling pipe 5. A spray head 7 is provided with a regulating valve; the drainage mechanism includes a drainage return collection barrel 10, in which a second EC detection probe, a second pH detection probe and a second water level measuring probe are provided. The drainage return collection barrel 10 is connected to the drainage port 9 of the matrix tank 2 through a drainage pipe 11, and a valve is provided on the drainage pipe 11; it also includes a controller, the first EC detection probe, the first pH detection probe, the first water level measuring probe, the second EC detection probe, the second pH detection probe and the second water level measuring probe are all electrically connected to the controller, and the water pump 6, the regulating valve and the valve are all electrically connected to the controller.
[0029] The utility model provides a device for monitoring the EC, pH and drainage volume of drainage in elevated substrate cultivation, which comprises a cultivation support 1, a plurality of substrate grooves 2 with interconnected bottoms provided on the cultivation support 1, a filling mechanism and a drainage mechanism spaced apart on both sides of the cultivation support 1; the filling mechanism comprises an irrigation bucket 3, a first EC detection probe, a first pH detection probe and a first water level measurement probe are provided in the irrigation bucket 3, a discharge port 4 of the irrigation bucket 3 is connected to a filling pipe 5, one end of the filling pipe 5 extends upward and is fixed to the top of the cultivation support 1, a water pump 6 and a plurality of spray heads 7 corresponding to the substrate grooves 2 are provided on the filling pipe 5, and a regulating valve is provided on the spray head 7; the drainage mechanism comprises a drainage return barrel 10, a second EC detection probe, a second pH detection probe and a second The water level measuring probe and the drainage return collection barrel 10 are connected to the drainage port 9 of the matrix tank 2 through the drainage pipe 11, and the drainage pipe 11 is provided with a valve; it also includes a controller, the first EC detection probe, the first pH detection probe, the first water level measuring probe, the second EC detection probe, the second pH detection probe and the second water level measuring probe are all electrically connected to the controller, and the water pump 6, the regulating valve and the valve are all electrically connected to the controller. Under sealed conditions, the EC, pH value and drainage volume of the drainage are detected, and the corresponding values of the drainage on the day can be accurately detected. It can also be measured at any time according to actual needs, which is convenient for matching with the radiation amount, liquid inlet amount, liquid inlet EC, and pH value on the day, so as to achieve precise control of irrigation, improve the growth state of plants, and better ensure the best growth environment for plants.
[0030] The outer wall of the irrigation barrel 3 of the present invention is provided with a first EC detector 13 electrically connected to the first EC detection probe, a first pH detector 14 electrically connected to the first pH detection probe, and a first water level measuring device 15 electrically connected to the first water level measuring probe; the outer wall of the drainage return barrel 10 is provided with a second EC detector 16 electrically connected to the second EC detection probe, a second pH detector 17 electrically connected to the second pH detection probe, and a second water level measuring device 18 electrically connected to the second water level measuring probe.
[0031] The matrix groove 2 of the present invention is placed at an angle to the horizontal plane.
[0032] The angle between the matrix groove 2 of the present invention and the horizontal plane is 1-3°.
[0033] The drain port 9 of the present invention is located at the lowest point of the side wall of the matrix groove 2 so that the drain liquid in the matrix groove 2 can flow out by gravity.
[0034] The second EC detection probe and the second pH detection probe of the present invention are both arranged at the connection between the drainage collection barrel 10 and the drainage pipe 11 , and can detect the EC value and pH value of the drainage flowing out of the matrix tank 2 at any time.
[0035] The wall of the drainage return barrel 10 of the present invention is provided with a liquid level scale line 12 , which is convenient for observing the amount of drainage in the drainage return barrel 10 .
[0036] The top of the irrigation bucket 3 of the present invention is provided with a feed port 8 .
[0037] The irrigation bucket 3 of the present invention is made of carbon fiber.
[0038] The material of the drainage collection barrel 10 of the present invention is carbon fiber.
[0039] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment uses the monitoring device to monitor the EC, pH value and drainage volume of the plants on the same day. Through the controller, a first EC detection probe, a first pH detection probe and a first water level measurement probe are set in the irrigation bucket 3. The EC, pH value and drainage volume of the irrigation liquid in the irrigation bucket 3 are detected at 7:00 and 19:00 on the same day. A second EC detection probe, a second pH detection probe and a second water level measurement probe are set in the drainage collection bucket 10. The drainage liquid in the drainage collection bucket 10 is detected at 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00 on the same day; the water pump 6, the regulating valve on the sprinkler head 7 and the valve on the drainage pipe 11 are opened to spray the plants in the substrate tank 2, and at the same time, the drainage flowing out of the substrate tank 2 is started to be collected; and the test for the day is completed.
[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
1. A device for monitoring the EC, pH, and drainage volume of drainage from elevated substrate cultivation, characterized by: The cultivation support (1) comprises a plurality of substrate grooves (2) with interconnected bottoms, and a liquid filling mechanism and a liquid draining mechanism are provided at intervals on both sides of the cultivation support (1); The liquid filling mechanism comprises an irrigation bucket (3), wherein a first EC detection probe, a first pH detection probe and a first water level measurement probe are provided in the irrigation bucket (3), a discharge port (4) of the irrigation bucket (3) is connected to a liquid filling pipe (5), one end of the liquid filling pipe (5) extends upward and is fixed to the top of the cultivation support (1), the liquid filling pipe (5) is provided with a water pump (6) and a plurality of spray heads (7) corresponding to the substrate tanks (2), and a regulating valve is provided on the spray head (7); The drainage mechanism includes a drainage collection barrel (10), wherein a second EC detection probe, a second pH detection probe, and a second water level measurement probe are provided in the drainage collection barrel (10), and the drainage collection barrel (10) is connected to the drainage port (9) of the matrix tank (2) through a drainage pipe (11), and a valve is provided on the drainage pipe (11); It also includes a controller, the first EC detection probe, the first pH detection probe, the first water level measurement probe, the second EC detection probe, the second pH detection probe and the second water level measurement probe are all electrically connected to the controller, and the water pump (6), the regulating valve and the valve are all electrically connected to the controller.
2. The device for monitoring drainage EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first EC detector (13) electrically connected to the first EC detection probe, a first pH detector (14) electrically connected to the first pH detection probe, and a first water level measuring device (15) electrically connected to the first water level measuring probe are provided on the outer wall of the irrigation barrel (3); A second EC detector (16) electrically connected to the second EC detection probe, a second pH detector (17) electrically connected to the second pH detection probe, and a second water level measuring device (18) electrically connected to the second water level measuring probe are provided on the outer wall of the drainage return barrel (10).
3. The device for monitoring drainage EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The matrix groove (2) is placed at an inclination with respect to the horizontal plane.
4. The device for monitoring drainage EC, pH, and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The included angle between the matrix groove (2) and the horizontal plane is 1-3 degrees.
5. The device for monitoring drainage EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The liquid discharge port (9) is located at the lowest point of the side wall of the matrix groove (2).
6. The device for monitoring drainage EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second EC detection probe and the second pH detection probe are both arranged at the connection between the drainage return barrel (10) and the drainage pipe (11).
7. The device for monitoring drainage EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation according to claim 6, characterized in that: A liquid level scale line (12) is provided on the barrel wall of the drainage return barrel (10).
8. The device for monitoring drainage EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation according to claim 7, characterized in that: A feed port (8) is provided on the top of the irrigation bucket (3).
9. The device for monitoring drainage EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation according to claim 8, characterized in that: The material of the irrigation bucket (3) is carbon fiber.
10. The device for monitoring drainage EC, pH and drainage volume of elevated substrate cultivation according to claim 9, characterized in that: The material of the drainage return barrel (10) is carbon fiber.