Bidirectional pitch changing mechanism and sponge block separating device
By combining the bidirectional pitch mechanism and the drive assembly, the problem of low separation efficiency of the sponge board was solved, and efficient separation of the sponge block was achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423087569.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-13
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the efficiency of manually separating sponge boards into sponge blocks is relatively low.
A bidirectional pitch-changing mechanism is adopted, including a first pitch-changing component and multiple second pitch-changing components. The adjacent second pitch-changing components are moved along the first direction by a drive component to achieve separation of the sponge board. The separation efficiency is improved by combining elastic elements and drive motors.
This achieves efficient separation of sponge blocks and improves separation efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of hydroponic plant cultivation equipment technology, and in particular to a bidirectional variable distance mechanism and a sponge block separation device. Background Technology
[0002] Hydroponics is a new type of soilless plant cultivation method, also known as nutrient solution culture. Its core is to directly immerse the plant's roots in a nutrient solution, which can replace soil and provide the plant with growth factors such as water, nutrients, and oxygen.
[0003] In this technique, workers need to place sponge blocks into the planting holes of the planting board, then wet the sponge blocks and place plant seeds inside to cultivate the plants. Before placing the sponge blocks, workers need to separate the entire sponge board into multiple sponge blocks.
[0004] However, manually separating the sponge board into sponge blocks is inefficient. Utility Model Content
[0005] This application provides a bidirectional variable pitch mechanism and a sponge block separation device to solve the problem of low efficiency in separating sponge boards into sponge blocks in the prior art.
[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a bidirectional pitch-changing mechanism, including a first pitch-changing component and a plurality of second pitch-changing components;
[0007] Multiple second pitch control components are sequentially connected to a first pitch control component. The first pitch control component drives all second pitch control components to move along a first direction so that adjacent second pitch control components move closer to or further away from each other.
[0008] In one feasible implementation, the bidirectional pitch mechanism also includes a drive component;
[0009] The second pitch control assembly includes a fixed frame and multiple separation blocks. All separation blocks are sequentially connected to the fixed frame and connected to a drive assembly. The drive assembly drives the separation blocks to move along a second direction so that adjacent separation blocks move closer to or further away from each other.
[0010] In one feasible implementation, the bidirectional pitch mechanism further includes an elastic element, with two adjacent separation blocks connected by the elastic element, which keeps the two adjacent separation blocks in a tight fit; the drive component is connected to the outermost separation block, and the drive component drives the outermost separation block to move along the second direction to separate the two adjacent separation blocks.
[0011] In one feasible implementation, the separating block is provided with a fixed seat, and the two ends of the elastic element are respectively connected to the fixed seats on two adjacent separating blocks.
[0012] In one feasible implementation, the drive assembly includes a drive motor, a transmission assembly, a first mating component, and a second mating component;
[0013] The drive motor drives the separation block to move along the second direction through the transmission assembly, the first mating part, and the second mating part.
[0014] In one feasible implementation, the drive motor is fixedly connected to the first pitch conversion assembly, the transmission assembly is fixedly connected to the first pitch conversion assembly, the drive motor is connected to the transmission assembly, the first mating part is connected to the transmission assembly, the second mating part is fixedly connected to the outermost separating block, and the first mating part and the second mating part are selectively mated and connected.
[0015] The drive motor drives the first mating component to move along the second direction through the transmission assembly. The first mating component drives the outermost separating block to move through the second mating component, thereby driving all the separating blocks to move along the second direction.
[0016] In one feasible implementation, one of the first mating member and the second mating member is configured as a first magnet, and the other is configured as a second magnet or an iron part, and the first magnet and the second magnet attract each other.
[0017] In one feasible implementation, the second pitch component also includes a pulley disposed on the outermost separating block, the pulley abutting against the first mating member.
[0018] In one feasible implementation, the second pitch assembly further includes a slide bar; the slide bar is connected to the fixed frame and extends along a second direction, with all the separation blocks passing through the slide bar.
[0019] In one feasible implementation, the second pitch component also includes multiple limiting members, which are spaced apart on the slide bar, and a separation block is provided between two adjacent limiting members.
[0020] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a sponge block separation device, including a bidirectional variable-pitch mechanism as described in the first aspect, which is used to separate a sponge board into sponge blocks.
[0021] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a bidirectional pitch-changing mechanism, including a first pitch-changing component and a plurality of second pitch-changing components. The plurality of second pitch-changing components are sequentially connected to the first pitch-changing component. The first pitch-changing component drives all the second pitch-changing components to move along a first direction, so that adjacent second pitch-changing components move closer to or further apart. Each second pitch-changing component is connected to a sponge board, and during the movement of the plurality of second pitch-changing components, the sponge board can be separated into multiple independent sponge blocks. Compared to the prior art method of manually separating the sponge board into sponge blocks, this bidirectional pitch-changing mechanism has a higher sponge block separation efficiency.
[0022] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a sponge block separation device, including a bidirectional variable-pitch mechanism as described in the first aspect. The bidirectional variable-pitch mechanism is used to separate a sponge board into sponge blocks. Since this sponge block separation device includes the bidirectional variable-pitch mechanism of any of the above-described technical solutions, it possesses all the beneficial effects of the bidirectional variable-pitch mechanism of any of the above-described technical solutions, and will not be elaborated further here. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are provided to further illustrate the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are used to explain the present application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention.
[0024] In the attached diagram:
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bidirectional variable pitch component provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first state of the bidirectional pitch control component in the diagram;
[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second state of the bidirectional pitch control component in the diagram;
[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second pitch component in the diagram;
[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first state of the second pitch component in the diagram;
[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A first schematic diagram of the second state of the second pitch component in the diagram;
[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A second schematic diagram of the second state of the second pitch component in the diagram.
[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0033] 100 - First pitch control assembly; 200 - Second pitch control assembly; 300 - Drive assembly;
[0034] 210-Fixed frame; 220-Separating block; 230-Elastic element; 240-Pulley; 250-Slide rod; 260-Limiting element; 310-Drive motor; 320-Transmission assembly; 330-First mating part; 340-Second mating part;
[0035] 221-Fixed base. Detailed Implementation
[0036] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.
[0037] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0038] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0040] Hydroponics is a new type of soilless plant cultivation method, also known as nutrient solution culture. Its core is to directly immerse the plant's roots in a nutrient solution, which can replace soil and provide the plant with growth factors such as water, nutrients, and oxygen.
[0041] Hydroponics is a new type of soilless plant cultivation method, also known as nutrient solution culture. Its core is to directly immerse the plant's roots in a nutrient solution, which can replace soil and provide the plant with growth factors such as water, nutrients, and oxygen.
[0042] In this technique, workers place sponge blocks into the planting holes of a planting board, then wet the sponge blocks and place plant seeds inside to cultivate the plants. Before placing the sponge blocks, workers need to separate the entire sponge board into multiple sponge blocks. However, manually separating the sponge board into sponge blocks is inefficient.
[0043] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a bidirectional variable pitch mechanism and a sponge block separation device. The solution provided by this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bidirectional variable pitch component provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first state of the bidirectional pitch control component in the diagram; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second state of the bidirectional pitch control component.
[0045] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this application embodiment provides a bidirectional pitch-changing mechanism, including a first pitch-changing component 100 and a plurality of second pitch-changing components 200. The plurality of second pitch-changing components 200 are sequentially connected to the first pitch-changing component 100. The first pitch-changing component 100 drives all the second pitch-changing components 200 to move along a first direction, so that adjacent second pitch-changing components 200 move closer to or further away from each other. Each second pitch-changing component 200 is connected to a sponge board, and during the movement of the plurality of second pitch-changing components 200, the sponge board can be separated into multiple independent sponge blocks. Compared with the prior art method of manually separating the sponge board into sponge blocks, this bidirectional pitch-changing mechanism has a higher sponge block separation efficiency.
[0046] The first pitch control component 100 can be configured as a pitch control module, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.
[0047] For example, a guide rail is fixedly disposed on the lower surface of the pitch module along a first direction. Multiple second pitch components 200 are sequentially disposed on the guide rail, and each second pitch component 200 is connected to the output portion of the first pitch component 100. The first pitch component 100 drives all the second pitch components 200 to move along the guide rail. It should be noted that the first direction is the length direction of the first pitch component 100, i.e., the length direction of the pitch module, as can be seen from... Figure 1 The x-direction is shown in the figure.
[0048] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, multiple second pitch control components 200 can move along a first direction under the drive of the first pitch control component 100, with adjacent second pitch control components 200 either close together or spaced apart by a certain distance. When the bidirectional pitch control mechanism is in the first state, all the second pitch control components 200 are close together. When the bidirectional pitch control mechanism is in the second state, all the second pitch control components 200 are evenly spaced and distributed on the guide rail.
[0049] An undivided sponge board (including multiple sponge blocks arranged in a single row) is placed on a shelf, and the sponge blocks of the sponge board are connected (forked or clamped) to the corresponding parts of the second pitch-changing assembly 200. The first pitch-changing assembly 100 drives all the second pitch-changing assemblies 200 to move, and the sponge board is separated into multiple sponge blocks under the action of the second pitch-changing assemblies 200. It can be understood that the spacing between adjacent second pitch-changing assemblies 200 can be set according to actual needs.
[0050] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second pitch component 200 in the middle; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first state of the second pitch component 200 in the diagram; Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A first schematic diagram of the second state of the second pitch component 200 in the middle; Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A second schematic diagram of the second state of the second pitch component 200 in the middle.
[0051] Reference Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the bidirectional pitch-changing assembly also includes a drive assembly 300; the second pitch-changing assembly 200 includes a fixing frame 210 and multiple separating blocks 220. The separating blocks 220 are used to connect to the sponge board. All separating blocks 220 are sequentially connected to the fixing frame 210, and all separating blocks 220 are directly or indirectly connected to the drive assembly 300. The drive assembly 300 drives all separating blocks 220 to move along a second direction, so that adjacent separating blocks 220 move closer or further apart. In some examples, the bottom of the separating blocks 220 is provided with a fork that can be inserted into holes on the sponge board. After all adjacent separating blocks 220 are separated, the sponge board is separated into multiple sponge blocks. After one sponge board is separated into multiple sponge blocks, the drive assembly 300 drives all separating blocks 220 to move closer together, continuing to separate the next sponge board, and so on, until all sponge boards are separated into sponge blocks.
[0052] In some examples, the bidirectional pitch mechanism also includes an elastic element 230, through which two adjacent separation blocks 220 are connected, and the elastic element 230 keeps the two adjacent separation blocks 220 in a tight state; the drive assembly 300 is connected to the outermost separation block 220, and the drive assembly 300 drives the outermost separation block 220 to move along the second direction so as to separate the two adjacent separation blocks 220.
[0053] Specifically, a guide rail is provided on the inner side of the fixing frame 210 along its length direction (i.e., the second direction), and all the separating blocks 220 are slidably disposed on the guide rail. The two ends of the elastic element 230 are respectively connected to two adjacent separating blocks 220. It can be understood that, under the elastic force of the elastic element 230, the two adjacent separating blocks 220 are pressed tightly together. For example, the elastic element 230 can be an elastic band or a tension spring.
[0054] Continue to refer to Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the separating block 220 is provided with a fixing seat 221, and the two ends of the elastic element 230 are respectively connected to the fixing seats 221 on two adjacent separating blocks 220. For example, the fixing seat 221 can be provided on the side surface of the separating block 220 or on the bottom surface of the separating block 220. In some examples, the elastic element 230 is configured as a rubber ring, and the end of each elastic element 230 is respectively sleeved on the fixing seats 221 of two adjacent separating blocks 220.
[0055] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the drive assembly 300 includes a drive motor 310, a transmission assembly 320, a first mating member 330, and a second mating member 340. The drive motor 310 drives the separating block 220 to move along the second direction through the transmission assembly 320, the first mating member 330, and the second mating member 340.
[0056] For example, the transmission assembly 320 is fixedly connected to the first pitch conversion assembly 100, the output shaft of the drive motor 310 is connected to the power input of the transmission assembly 320, the first mating member 330 is connected to the transmission assembly 320, and the second mating member 340 is fixedly connected to the outermost separating block 220. The first mating member 330 and the second mating member 340 are selectively mated together. The drive motor 310 drives the first mating member 330 to move along the second direction through the transmission assembly 320, and the first mating member 330 drives the outermost separating block 220 to move through the second mating member 340, thereby driving all separating blocks 220 to move along the second direction.
[0057] The transmission assembly 320 can be either a belt drive assembly 320 or a chain drive assembly 320. One of the first mating member 330 and the second mating member 340 is configured as a first magnet, and the other is configured as a second magnet or an iron component; the first magnet and the second magnet attract each other. For example, the first mating member 330 can be configured as an iron power rod, and the second mating member 340 can be configured as a magnet. When the transmission assembly 320 is configured as a belt drive assembly 320, the power rod is connected to the transmission belt in the belt drive assembly 320. The drive motor 310 drives the power rod to move along the second direction via the transmission belt. During the movement, due to the magnetic force of the magnet, the power rod will move the outermost separating block 220. Since the separating blocks 220 are interconnected by elastic members 230, the power rod can move all the separating blocks 220, thus spacing adjacent separating blocks 220 by a certain distance.
[0058] It is understandable that the design of the first pitch component 100 and the second pitch component 200 can simultaneously separate the undivided sponge board (including multiple rows and columns of sponge blocks) into multiple independent sponge blocks.
[0059] Continue to refer to Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the second pitch control assembly 200 also includes a pulley 240, which is disposed on the outermost separating block 220 and abuts against the first mating member 330. When the first pitch control assembly 100 drives the second pitch control assembly 200 to move in the first reverse direction, the pulley 240 abuts against the first mating member 330, which can avoid friction between the second mating member 340 and the first mating member 330, thereby improving the service life of the first mating member 330 and the second mating member 340.
[0060] Continue to refer to Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the second pitch-changing assembly 200 also includes a slide rod 250 and multiple limiting members 260. The slide rod 250 is fixed on the fixing frame 210, and all the separation blocks 220 are inserted through the slide rod 250. The multiple limiting members 260 are spaced apart on the slide rod 250, with each separation block 220 located between two limiting members 260. The limiting members 260 are used to limit the separation block 220 and prevent it from moving excessively. It can be understood that the distance between two adjacent limiting members 260 defines the interval distance between two adjacent separation blocks 220, and the distance between two adjacent limiting members 260 can be set as needed.
[0061] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a sponge block separation device, including a bidirectional variable-pitch mechanism as described in the first aspect. The bidirectional variable-pitch mechanism is used to separate a sponge board into sponge blocks. Since this sponge block separation device includes the bidirectional variable-pitch mechanism of any of the above-described technical solutions, it possesses all the beneficial effects of the bidirectional variable-pitch mechanism of any of the above-described technical solutions, and will not be elaborated further here.
[0062] It is readily understood that, based on the several embodiments provided in this application, those skilled in the art can combine, split, or reorganize the embodiments of this application to obtain other embodiments, none of which exceed the protection scope of this application.
[0063] The above detailed embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application. It should be understood that the above are merely specific embodiments of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the embodiments of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made on the basis of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application should be included within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A bidirectional variable pitch mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a first pitch control assembly (100) and multiple second pitch control assemblies (200); Multiple second pitch components (200) are sequentially connected to the first pitch component (100), and the first pitch component (100) drives all the second pitch components (200) to move along a first direction so that adjacent two second pitch components (200) move closer to or further away from each other.
2. The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism also includes a drive assembly (300); The second pitch-changing assembly (200) includes a fixed frame (210) and a plurality of separation blocks (220), all of the separation blocks (220) being sequentially connected to the fixed frame (210) and all of the separation blocks (220) being connected to the drive assembly (300), the drive assembly (300) driving the separation blocks (220) to move along a second direction so that adjacent two separation blocks (220) move closer to or further away from each other.
3. The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bidirectional pitch mechanism further includes an elastic element (230), and two adjacent separation blocks (220) are connected through the elastic element (230). The elastic element (230) keeps the two adjacent separation blocks (220) in a tight state. The drive assembly (300) is connected to the outermost separation block (220), and the drive assembly (300) drives the outermost separation block (220) to move along the second direction so that the two adjacent separation blocks (220) separate.
4. The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The separating block (220) is provided with a fixing seat (221), and the two ends of the elastic member (230) are respectively connected to the fixing seats (221) on two adjacent separating blocks (220).
5. The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly (300) includes a drive motor (310), a transmission assembly (320), a first mating part (330), and a second mating part (340); The drive motor (310) drives the separation block (220) to move along the second direction through the transmission assembly (320), the first mating part (330), and the second mating part (340).
6. The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive motor (310) is fixedly connected to the first pitch conversion assembly (100), the transmission assembly (320) is fixedly connected to the first pitch conversion assembly (100), the drive motor (310) is connected to the transmission assembly (320), the first mating part (330) is connected to the transmission assembly (320), the second mating part (340) is fixedly connected to the outermost separating block (220), and the first mating part (330) and the second mating part (340) are selectively mated and connected. The drive motor (310) drives the first mating member (330) to move along the second direction through the transmission assembly (320). The first mating member (330) drives the outermost separating block (220) to move through the second mating member (340), thereby driving all the separating blocks (220) to move along the second direction.
7. The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, One of the first mating member (330) and the second mating member (340) is configured as a first magnet, and the other is configured as a second magnet or an iron part, and the first magnet and the second magnet attract each other.
8. The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second pitch assembly (200) further includes a pulley (240) disposed on the outermost separating block (220) and abutting against the first mating member (330).
9. The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second pitch assembly (200) also includes a slide bar (250); the slide bar (250) is connected to the fixing frame (210) and extends along the second direction, and all the separation blocks (220) are mounted on the slide bar (250).
10. The bidirectional variable pitch mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second pitch component (200) also includes a plurality of limiting members (260), which are spaced apart on the slide bar (250), and a separating block (220) is provided between two adjacent limiting members (260).
11. A sponge block separation device, characterized in that, Includes the bidirectional pitch mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-10, the bidirectional pitch mechanism being used to separate the sponge board into sponge blocks.