Soaking treatment container for seeds

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of seed treatment, in particular to a soaking treatment container for seeds. The device comprises a box body, a box cover is arranged at the top of the box body, and a water inlet is formed in the position, close to one side, of the top of the box cover; a round pipe is rotatably arranged in an inner cavity of the box body, the lower portion of the round pipe extends out of the inner cavity of the box body, the bottom of the round pipe is rotatably connected with a collecting box, and communicated holes are formed in the connecting position of the top of the collecting box and the round pipe. The round pipe is controlled to be opened through the valve, the liquid level of soaking liquid is slightly higher than the round pipe, floating objects can be gathered to the center of the round pipe along with liquid flow and discharged into the collecting box for centralized treatment, and shriveled seeds and impurities can be screened and cleaned easily.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seed treatment technology, and more specifically, to a container for soaking and treating seeds. Background Technology

[0002] A seed soaking container is primarily used to hold seeds and a soaking solution, allowing the seeds to fully contact the solution for absorption of water and nutrients, or for disinfection and germination. For example, in agricultural production, plastic buckets are used as seed soaking containers. Vegetable seeds are placed inside, and a nutrient-rich soaking solution is added, allowing the seeds to soak for several hours to several days to promote germination.

[0003] There are many existing technologies for lifting devices, such as:

[0004] Chinese patent application CN219719045U discloses a seed soaking device, comprising a soaking tank, an adjusting component, a heating device, and a controller. This invention improves the soaking effect and germination rate by incorporating an adjusting component within the soaking tank. Seeds are placed inside the tank, and the position of a movable panel is adjusted to close it. This, in turn, causes the tank to move downwards, ensuring the seeds are fully immersed in the soaking solution. Furthermore, a temperature sensor detects the temperature of the solution within the tank. If the current temperature is lower than a predetermined value, the heating component heats the solution, maintaining it within the predetermined range to optimize the soaking temperature for the seeds and further enhance germination.

[0005] In existing soaking treatment devices, seeds are placed in a storage box, which is then moved to a predetermined position in the soaking tank 1 to complete the soaking. However, during the soaking process, some shriveled seeds and impurities float on the surface of the liquid. If not cleaned, they are prone to rotting and releasing harmful substances such as mycotoxins, thus affecting the quality of healthy seeds. Manual cleaning would increase the workload. Therefore, we propose a soaking treatment container for seeds. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a container for soaking and treating seeds.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a container for soaking seeds, including a box body, a box cover on the top of the box body, and a water inlet on the top of the box cover near one side.

[0008] The inner cavity of the box is rotatably equipped with a circular tube, the lower part of which extends out of the inner cavity of the box. A collection box is rotatably connected to the bottom of the circular tube, and a communicating hole is opened at the connection between the top of the collection box and the circular tube.

[0009] As a further improvement to this technical solution, a circular funnel-shaped guide plate is fixedly connected to the top of the circular tube.

[0010] As a further improvement to this technical solution, a filter plate is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the collection box near the top, a connecting pipe is provided on the side of the collection box near the bottom, a water pump is provided at the output end of the connecting pipe, a hose is provided at the output end of the water pump, and the output end of the hose is movably inserted into the inner cavity of the water inlet.

[0011] As a further improvement to this technical solution, a stirring blade is fixedly connected to the surface of the circular tube.

[0012] As a further improvement to this technical solution, a driven bevel gear is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the circular tube, and a transmission bevel gear meshes with the outer edge of the driven bevel gear.

[0013] As a further improvement to this technical solution, a drain pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the box near the bottom. A through hole is provided at the connection between the drain pipe and the box, and a filter screen is detachably connected to the through hole.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] In this seed soaking treatment container, some shriveled seeds and impurities will float on the surface of the liquid during the soaking process. When it is necessary to clean the impurity tray, the valve controls the opening of the round tube. Since the liquid level is slightly higher than the round tube, the floating matter will be carried by the liquid flow to the center of the round tube and discharged into the collection box for centralized treatment, which is beneficial for screening and cleaning shriveled seeds and impurities. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is one of the overall structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is one of the cross-sectional structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is the second cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the circular tube of this utility model.

[0021] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0022] 1. Box body; 11. Box cover; 12. Water inlet; 13. Drain pipe; 14. Filter screen; 15. Discharge pipe;

[0023] 2. Circular pipe; 21. Collection box; 22. Guide plate; 23. Filter plate; 24. Connecting pipe; 25. Water pump; 26. Hose; 27. Agitator blade;

[0024] 3. Driven bevel gear; 31. Transmission bevel gear. Detailed Implementation

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

[0026] A seed soaking container is primarily used to hold seeds and a soaking solution, allowing the seeds to fully contact the solution for absorption of water and nutrients, or for disinfection, germination, and other treatments. For example, in agricultural production, plastic buckets are used as seed soaking containers. Vegetable seeds are placed inside, and a nutrient-rich soaking solution is added, allowing the seeds to soak for several hours to several days to promote germination. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1-5 As shown, this embodiment provides a container for soaking seeds, including a box body 1, a box cover 11 on the top of the box body 1, and a water inlet 12 on the top of the box cover 11 near one side.

[0027] A circular tube 2 is rotatably installed inside the cavity of the box 1. The bottom of the circular tube 2 extends out of the cavity of the box 1. A collection box 21 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the circular tube 2. A hole is opened at the connection between the top of the collection box 21 and the circular tube 2. The floating matter on the surface of the soaking liquid, along with a small amount of soaking liquid, is discharged through the circular tube 2 and transported to the collection box 21 at the bottom of the circular tube 2.

[0028] The improvement in this embodiment is that: the seeds are poured into the inner cavity of the box 1, and then the soaking solution is poured into the box 1 through the water inlet 12, so that the liquid level is slightly higher than the round tube 2. During the soaking process, some shriveled seeds and impurities will float on the liquid surface. When it is necessary to clean the impurity tray, the round tube 2 is opened by controlling the valve. Since the soaking solution level is slightly higher than the round tube 2, the floating matter will be gathered with the liquid flow to the center of the round tube 2 and discharged into the collection box 21 for centralized processing, which is beneficial for screening and cleaning shriveled seeds and impurities.

[0029] To improve the effectiveness of the circular pipe 2 in discharging floating debris, therefore, as Figures 3-5 As shown, a circular funnel-shaped guide plate 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the circular tube 2. When soaking seeds, soaking solution is added to the box 1, and the liquid level is slightly higher than the guide plate 22. During the soaking process, some shriveled seeds will float because their internal structure is not full and their overall density is lower than that of normal seeds and soaking solution. There are also some impurities, such as seed coat fragments, plant fibers, or dust, which have a low density and will also float on the surface of the soaking solution. When it is necessary to clean up the floating objects, the valve is controlled to open the circular tube 2. Since the liquid level is slightly higher than the guide plate 22, the floating objects will slide on the inclined surface of the guide plate 22 with the liquid flow and eventually converge at the center of the circular tube 2 and be discharged into the collection box 21. Since the large opening of the funnel-shaped guide plate 22 faces upward, its large opening area can cover a larger part of the surface of the soaking solution. In the seed soaking solution, it can effectively capture more floating objects distributed on the surface of the soaking solution, which is conducive to more thorough discharge of floating objects and prevents floating debris from breeding mold, infecting the surrounding normal seeds, and reducing the germination rate and growth vigor of the seeds after germination.

[0030] To facilitate the centralized handling of floating debris, therefore, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, a filter plate 23 is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the collection tank 21 near the top. A connecting pipe 24 is provided on the side of the collection tank 21 near the bottom. A water pump 25 is provided at the output end of the connecting pipe 24, and a hose 26 is provided at the output end of the water pump 25. The output end of the hose 26 is movably inserted into the inner cavity of the water inlet 12. When floating objects on the surface of the soaking liquid are discharged, a small amount of soaking liquid will inevitably be discharged into the collection tank 21 along with them. Then, the filter plate 23 in the collection tank 21 can effectively intercept the floating objects above the filter plate 23, allowing the soaking liquid to flow through the filter plate 23 to the bottom of the collection tank 21. This can achieve the initial separation of floating objects and soaking liquid, which is convenient for subsequent processing of the soaking liquid. When soaking liquid needs to be added to the tank 1, the water pump 25 can be started to draw out the filtered soaking liquid through the connecting pipe 24, and then the liquid can be transported back to the tank 1 through the connecting pipe 24 to achieve recycling.

[0031] During the seed soaking process, in order to ensure thorough soaking, therefore, as follows: Figures 3-5As shown, a stirring blade 27 is fixedly connected to the surface of the circular tube 2. Before stirring, the level of the soaking solution in the tank 1 needs to be lower than the guide plate 22 to prevent the seeds from floating up during stirring and falling into the inner cavity of the circular tube 2, making them difficult to remove. If the liquid level is higher than the guide plate 22, the circular tube 2 can be opened by controlling the valve to discharge a portion of the soaking solution in the tank 1 into the collection tank 21 through the circular tube 2, so that the level of the soaking solution is lowered to an appropriate position below the guide plate 22. Then, the circular tube 2 is driven to rotate, thereby driving the stirring blade 27 to rotate and stir the seeds, so that the seeds continuously change position and posture in the soaking solution, which is conducive to all surfaces of the seeds having the opportunity to contact the soaking solution, ensuring all-round soaking of the seeds and avoiding insufficient local soaking.

[0032] To facilitate the rotation of the circular tube 2, as the circular tube 2 rotates, therefore, as follows: Figures 2-4 As shown, a driven bevel gear 3 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the circular tube 2. A transmission bevel gear 31 meshes with the outer edge of the driven bevel gear 3. The transmission bevel gear 31 is driven to rotate by a motor, which in turn drives the driven bevel gear 3 to rotate. Then, the driven bevel gear 3 drives the circular tube 2 to rotate, thus conveniently driving the circular tube 2 to rotate and facilitating the stirring of the seeds.

[0033] Considering that after the seeds have been soaked, they need to be removed for further processing, therefore, if Figures 2-4 As shown, a drain pipe 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the box 1 near the bottom. A through hole is opened at the connection between the drain pipe 13 and the box 1, and a filter screen 14 is detachably connected to the through hole. A discharge pipe 15 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the box 1. After the seeds are soaked, the drain pipe 13 is opened by controlling the valve to discharge the soaking liquid in the box 1. During the discharge process, the filter screen 14 intercepts the seeds to prevent the seeds from being discharged with the soaking liquid and wasting them. Then, the valve is controlled to open the discharge pipe 15 to discharge the seeds for subsequent operations, which helps to maintain the continuity of processing.

[0034] In practical use, the seed soaking container of this invention involves pouring seeds into the container 1 and adding soaking solution, ensuring the liquid level is slightly higher than the guide plate 22. During soaking, some shriveled seeds, due to their incomplete internal structure and lower overall density than normal seeds and the soaking solution, will float. Other impurities, such as seed coat fragments, plant fibers, or dust, also float due to their low density. To remove these floating objects, the valve is controlled to open the circular tube 2. Because the liquid level is slightly higher than the guide plate 22, the floating objects slide along the inclined surface of the guide plate 22 with the liquid flow, eventually converging at the center of the circular tube 2 and being discharged. The solution is discharged into the collection box 21 to prevent floating debris from breeding mold and infecting surrounding healthy seeds, thus reducing germination rate and post-germination growth vigor. When discharging floating debris from the surface of the soaking solution, a small amount of the soaking solution will inevitably be discharged into the collection box 21 along with it. The filter plate 23 inside the collection box 21 effectively intercepts the floating debris above the filter plate 23, allowing the soaking solution to flow through the filter plate 23 to the bottom of the collection box 21. This initial separation of floating debris and soaking solution facilitates subsequent processing of the soaking solution. When soaking solution needs to be added to the tank 1, the water pump 25 can be activated to pump the filtered soaking solution through the connecting pipe 24. The liquid is then transported back to the tank 1 via the connecting pipe 24 for recycling. During seed soaking, the seeds can be stirred to ensure thorough soaking. Before stirring, the level of the soaking liquid in the tank 1 should be lower than the guide plate 22 to prevent the seeds from floating up and falling into the inner cavity of the round tube 2, making them difficult to remove. If the liquid level is higher than the guide plate 22, the round tube 2 can be opened via a valve to discharge a portion of the soaking liquid in the tank 1 into the collection tank 21, lowering the liquid level to an appropriate position below the guide plate 22. Then, the motor is started to rotate the transmission bevel gear 31, which drives the driven... The bevel gear 3 rotates, and then the driven bevel gear 3 drives the round tube 2 to rotate, thereby driving the stirring blade 27 to rotate, stirring the seeds and making the seeds constantly change position and posture in the soaking solution. This ensures that all surfaces of the seeds have the opportunity to contact the soaking solution, guaranteeing all-round soaking of the seeds and avoiding insufficient soaking in certain areas. After the seeds have finished soaking, the drain pipe 13 is opened by controlling the valve to drain the soaking solution in the tank 1. During the drainage process, the filter screen 14 intercepts the seeds to prevent them from being discharged with the soaking solution and wasting them. Then, the discharge pipe 15 is opened by controlling the valve to discharge the seeds for subsequent operations.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A container for soaking and treating seeds, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The top of the box (1) is provided with a box cover (11), and a water inlet (12) is opened on the top of the box cover (11) near one side; The inner cavity of the box (1) is rotatably provided with a round tube (2), the bottom of the round tube (2) extends out of the inner cavity of the box (1), and the bottom of the round tube (2) is rotatably connected to a collection box (21). The top of the collection box (21) is provided with a communicating hole at the connection between it and the round tube (2). The floating matter on the surface of the soaking liquid along with a small amount of soaking liquid is discharged through the round tube (2) and transported to the collection box (21) at the bottom of the round tube (2).

2. The seed soaking treatment container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the round tube (2) is fixedly connected to a circular funnel-shaped guide plate (22).

3. The seed soaking treatment container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection box (21) has a filter plate (23) slidably connected to the inner cavity near the top. The collection box (21) has a connecting pipe (24) near the bottom. The output end of the connecting pipe (24) is equipped with a water pump (25). The output end of the water pump (25) is equipped with a hose (26). The output end of the hose (26) is movably inserted into the inner cavity of the water inlet (12).

4. The seed soaking treatment container according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stirring blade (27) is fixedly connected to the surface of the circular tube (2).

5. The seed soaking treatment container according to claim 1, characterized in that: A driven bevel gear (3) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the circular tube (2), and a transmission bevel gear (31) meshes with the outer edge of the driven bevel gear (3).

6. The seed soaking treatment container according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain pipe (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the box (1) near the bottom. A through hole is provided at the connection between the drain pipe (13) and the box (1), and a filter screen (14) is detachably connected to the through hole. A discharge pipe (15) is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the box (1).

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