Light and simplified soilless culture substrate groove

By designing a lightweight and simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough, which includes supporting and stabilizing columns, circulating placement components and mobile clamping components, the problem of liquid drainage is solved, a stable growth environment and efficient production are achieved, and it is suitable for urban agriculture and precision agriculture.

CN223472756UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28GANSU AGRI UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422778582.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-14
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-14

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Technical Problem

Existing cultivation substrate troughs are unable to quickly drain excess liquid according to plant growth needs, increasing the risk of plant root rot and affecting the growth environment.

Method used

A lightweight and simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough is designed, which includes a supporting and stabilizing column, a circulating placement component and a mobile clamping component. A lifting structure and a filtration system are used to ensure liquid drainage and prevent root hypoxia.

Benefits of technology

It provides a stable and clean growing environment, saves water resources and fertilizers, and enables plants to grow faster and in a shorter cycle. It is suitable for urban agriculture and precision agriculture, and achieves efficient and controllable food production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of culture substrates, in particular to a light and simplified soilless culture substrate groove which comprises a supporting and stabilizing column, a circulating placing assembly used for placing root seedlings and a movable clamping assembly used for clamping the root seedlings. The circulating placement assembly comprises a bearing plate, a matrix groove frame, a limiting protection frame, a water outlet pipe, a sealing plug, a water inlet pipe, a dustproof plug, an anti-corrosion heat insulation layer, a partition plate, a circulating pump, a filtering assembly frame and a filtering plate; a bearing plate is fixedly mounted at the upper end part of the supporting and stabilizing column; the device can provide a stable and clean growing environment for plants, compared with soil cultivation, soilless cultivation can save water resources and fertilizers, the plants usually grow faster and shorter in period in the soilless cultivation environment, the yield of the plants is increased by accurately controlling the growth conditions, and the device can be placed in a greenhouse, indoor or outdoor, so that the device is convenient to use. Water and nutrition are provided for plants through the circulating nutrient solution, and the requirements of urban agriculture and precision agriculture are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cultivation, and in particular to a simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough. Background Technology

[0002] A cultivation substrate trough is a container specifically designed for hydroponics. It is typically used to hold cultivation substrates such as perlite, vermiculite, and coconut coir, rather than soil in the traditional sense. Its shape and size can be customized according to actual needs, and it is usually rectangular or trough-shaped to facilitate placement in greenhouses, indoor spaces, or other cultivation environments.

[0003] However, most existing cultivation substrate troughs do not have height adjustment functions during use, and cannot quickly ensure the drainage of excess liquid according to the needs of plant growth, increasing the chance of root rot and affecting the direct environment for plant growth.

[0004] Therefore, in order to address the issue that the aforementioned cultivation substrate troughs cannot quickly ensure the drainage of excess liquid according to the needs of plant growth, thereby increasing the chance of root rot, a simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough can be designed. This trough utilizes a lifting structure to ensure that excess liquid can be drained, preventing excessive nutrient solution from causing root hypoxia. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the problem that cultivation substrate troughs cannot quickly ensure the drainage of excess liquid according to the needs of plant growth, thus increasing the chance of root rot and affecting the direct environment for plant growth.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough, including a supporting and stabilizing column, a circulating placement component for placing root seedlings and a movable clamping component for clamping the root seedlings. The circulating placement component includes a load-bearing plate, a substrate trough frame, a limiting and protective frame, a water outlet pipe, a sealing plug, a water inlet pipe, a dust plug, an anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer, a partition, a circulating pump, a filter assembly frame, and a filter plate; the load-bearing plate is fixedly installed at the upper end of the supporting and stabilizing column.

[0007] Preferably, it can provide a stable and clean growing environment for plants. Compared with soil cultivation, soilless cultivation can save water and fertilizer resources. Plants in soilless cultivation environments usually grow faster and have a shorter cycle. By precisely controlling the growing conditions, plant yield can be increased. It can be placed in greenhouses, indoors or outdoors. Water and nutrients are provided to plants through circulating nutrient solution. The simplified soilless cultivation substrate tank provides an efficient and controllable food production method, which is suitable for the needs of urban agriculture and precision agriculture.

[0008] Preferably, a substrate trough frame is fixedly installed on the upper end of the load-bearing plate; a limit protection frame is welded to the upper end of the substrate trough frame; a water outlet pipe is connected to the side end of the substrate trough frame; and a sealing plug is installed at the temporal part of the water outlet pipe.

[0009] Preferably, a water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the upper end of the substrate tank frame; a dust plug is snapped onto the upper end of the water inlet pipe; an anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer is provided inside the substrate tank frame; and a partition is fixedly connected inside the anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer.

[0010] Preferably, a circulation pump is installed inside the partition; a filter assembly frame is fixedly installed inside the substrate tank frame; and a filter plate is snapped into the filter assembly frame.

[0011] Preferably, the movable clamping assembly includes an automatic lifting rod, a fixed connecting plate, a movable frame, a locking and limiting frame, a cultivation adjustment trough plate, an assembly block, and a clamping and limiting plate; the upper end of the load-bearing plate is provided with an automatic lifting rod.

[0012] Preferably, the movable end of the automatic lifting rod is fixedly connected to a fixed connecting plate; a movable frame is welded to the side end of the fixed connecting plate; and a locking limit frame is placed inside the movable frame for limiting movement.

[0013] Preferably, the locking and limiting frame is provided with a cultivation adjustment trough plate; the cultivation adjustment trough plate is fitted with assembly blocks; and a clamping and limiting plate is welded between the two sets of assembly blocks.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This new type of soilless cultivation can provide plants with a stable and clean growing environment. Compared with soil cultivation, soilless cultivation can save water and fertilizer resources. Plants in soilless cultivation environments usually grow faster and have a shorter cycle. By precisely controlling the growing conditions, plant yield can be increased. It can be placed in greenhouses, indoors or outdoors. Water and nutrients are provided to plants through circulating nutrient solution. The simplified soilless cultivation substrate tank provides an efficient and controllable food production method, which is suitable for the needs of urban agriculture and precision agriculture. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the placement structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the circular structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of the mobile clamping component of this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Supporting and stabilizing column; 201. Load-bearing plate; 202. Substrate trough frame; 203. Limiting and protective frame; 204. Water outlet pipe; 205. Sealing plug; 206. Water inlet pipe; 207. Dust plug; 208. Corrosion-resistant and heat-insulating layer; 209. Partition; 210. Circulation pump; 211. Filter assembly frame; 212. Filter plate; 301. Automatic lifting rod; 302. Fixed connecting plate; 303. Movable frame; 304. Locking and limiting frame; 305. Cultivation adjustment trough plate; 306. Assembly block; 307. Clamping and limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment: a simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough, including a supporting and stabilizing column 1, a circulating placement component for placing root seedlings, and a movable clamping component for holding the root seedlings. The circulating placement component includes a load-bearing plate 201, a substrate trough frame 202, a limiting and protective frame 203, a water outlet pipe 204, a sealing plug 205, a water inlet pipe 206, a dust plug 207, a corrosion-resistant and heat-insulating layer 208, a partition 209, a circulating pump 210, a filter assembly frame 211, and a filter plate 212; the supporting and stabilizing column... 1. A load-bearing plate 201 is fixedly installed at the upper end, which can provide a stable and clean growing environment for plants. Compared with soil cultivation, soilless cultivation can save water and fertilizer resources. Plants in soilless cultivation environment usually grow faster and have a shorter cycle. By precisely controlling the growth conditions, the plant yield can be increased. It can be placed in greenhouses, indoors or outdoors. Water and nutrients are provided to plants through circulating nutrient solution. The simplified soilless cultivation substrate tank provides an efficient and controllable food production method, which is suitable for the needs of urban agriculture and precision agriculture.

[0023] Please see Figures 2-3In this embodiment, a substrate trough frame 202 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the load-bearing plate 201; a limit protection frame 203 is welded to the upper end of the substrate trough frame 202; a water outlet pipe 204 is connected to the side end of the substrate trough frame 202; a sealing plug 205 is fitted onto the side of the water outlet pipe 204; a water inlet pipe 206 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the substrate trough frame 202; a dust plug 207 is fitted onto the upper end of the water inlet pipe 206; an anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer 208 is provided inside the substrate trough frame 202; a partition 209 is fixedly connected inside the anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer 208; a circulation pump 210 is provided inside the partition 209; and a fixed installation is made inside the substrate trough frame 202. The system is equipped with a filter assembly frame 211; a filter plate 212 is installed inside the filter assembly frame 211. The mixed nutrient solution is poured into the substrate tank frame 202 from the water inlet pipe 206 at the top of the substrate tank frame 202. The dust plug 207 is inserted to prevent dust. The anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer 208 inside the substrate tank frame 202 has the functions of anti-corrosion and heat insulation. The circulation pump 210 in the partition 209 is started to circulate and supply the nutrient solution, ensuring that the plant roots can come into contact with the fresh nutrient solution. The filter plate 212 is installed inside the filter assembly frame 211 to filter impurities in the nutrient solution.

[0024] Please see Figure 4 In this embodiment, the movable clamping assembly includes an automatic lifting rod 301, a fixed connecting plate 302, a movable frame 303, a locking and limiting frame 304, a cultivation adjustment trough plate 305, an assembly block 306, and a clamping and limiting plate 307. An automatic lifting rod 301 is provided at the upper end of the load-bearing plate 201, and the movable end of the automatic lifting rod 301 is fixedly connected to the fixed connecting plate 302. The movable frame 303 is welded to the side end of the fixed connecting plate 302. A locking and limiting frame 304 is placed inside the movable frame 303, and a cultivation adjustment trough plate 305 is provided inside the locking and limiting frame 304. The cultivation adjustment trough plate... The internal assembly of plate 305 includes assembly blocks 306; a clamping and limiting plate 307 is welded between two sets of assembly blocks 306. Depending on the size of the seedling, a suitable clamping and limiting plate 307 is selected, and the assembly blocks 306 are installed into the cultivation adjustment trough plate 305. The seedling is then placed within the clamping and limiting plate 307 for fixation. If necessary, the automatic lifting rod 301 is activated, causing the fixed connecting plate 302 to move the movable frame 303 up and down, precisely controlling growth conditions, increasing plant yield, ensuring excess liquid can be drained, preventing root rot, and preventing root hypoxia due to excessive nutrient solution.

[0025] During operation, the mixed nutrient solution is poured into the substrate trough 202 through the water inlet pipe 206 at the top of the substrate trough 202. The dust plug 207 is then inserted to prevent dust accumulation. The anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer 208 inside the substrate trough 202 provides both anti-corrosion and heat insulation protection. The circulation pump 210 inside the partition 209 is activated to circulate and supply the nutrient solution, ensuring that the plant roots can contact the fresh nutrient solution. The filter plate 212 is then snapped into the filter assembly frame 211 to allow for the application of the nutrient solution. Impurities in the nutrient solution are filtered out. Based on the size of the seedlings, a suitable clamping and limiting plate 307 is selected. The assembly block 306 is installed into the cultivation adjustment trough plate 305. The seedlings are placed in the clamping and limiting plate 307 for fixation. As needed, the automatic lifting rod 301 is activated, causing the fixed connecting plate 302 to drive the movable frame 303 to rise and fall, precisely controlling the growth conditions, increasing plant yield, ensuring that excess liquid can be drained, avoiding root rot, and preventing root hypoxia caused by excessive nutrient solution.

[0026] Through the above steps, a stable and clean growing environment can be provided for plants. Compared with soil cultivation, soilless cultivation can save water and fertilizer resources. Plants in soilless cultivation environments usually grow faster and have a shorter cycle. By precisely controlling the growing conditions, plant yield can be increased. It can be placed in greenhouses, indoors or outdoors. Water and nutrients are provided to plants through circulating nutrient solution. The simplified soilless cultivation substrate tank provides an efficient and controllable food production method, which is suitable for the needs of urban agriculture and precision agriculture.

Claims

1. A simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough, comprising a supporting and stabilizing column (1); characterized in that: It also includes a circulating placement component for placing root seedlings and a movable clamping component for clamping the root seedlings. The circulating placement component includes a load-bearing plate (201), a substrate trough frame (202), a limiting protection frame (203), a water outlet pipe (204), a sealing plug (205), a water inlet pipe (206), a dust plug (207), an anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer (208), a partition (209), a circulating pump (210), a filter assembly frame (211), and a filter plate (212); the upper end of the support and stabilizing column (1) is fixedly installed with a load-bearing plate (201).

2. The simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: A substrate trough frame (202) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the load-bearing plate (201); a limit protection frame (203) is welded to the upper end of the substrate trough frame (202); a water outlet pipe (204) is connected to the side end of the substrate trough frame (202); a sealing plug (205) is installed on the temporal part of the water outlet pipe (204).

3. The simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water inlet pipe (206) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the substrate tank frame (202); a dust plug (207) is snapped onto the upper end of the water inlet pipe (206); an anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer (208) is provided inside the substrate tank frame (202); a partition (209) is fixedly connected inside the anti-corrosion and heat insulation layer (208).

4. The simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough according to claim 3, characterized in that: A circulation pump (210) is installed inside the partition (209); a filter assembly frame (211) is fixedly installed inside the substrate tank frame (202); and a filter plate (212) is snapped into the filter assembly frame (211).

5. The simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable clamping assembly includes an automatic lifting rod (301), a fixed connecting plate (302), a movable frame (303), a locking limit frame (304), a cultivation adjustment trough plate (305), an assembly block (306), and a clamping limit plate (307); the upper end of the load-bearing plate (201) is provided with an automatic lifting rod (301).

6. The simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable end of the automatic lifting pole (301) is fixedly connected to a fixed connecting plate (302); a movable frame (303) is welded to the side end of the fixed connecting plate (302); and a locking limit frame (304) is placed inside the movable frame (303) for limiting.

7. A simplified soilless cultivation substrate trough according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking and limiting frame (304) is provided with a cultivation adjustment trough plate (305); the cultivation adjustment trough plate (305) is fitted with an assembly block (306); a clamping and limiting plate (307) is welded between the two sets of assembly blocks (306).