Sponge block filling device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a sponge block filling device. The sponge block filling device comprises a truss mechanism and a block taking mechanism. Wherein the truss mechanism is arranged on the ground, the block taking mechanism is connected with the truss mechanism, and the truss mechanism can drive the block taking mechanism to move so that the block taking mechanism can reach a proper position to take and place sponge blocks. The block taking mechanism comprises a fixing assembly and a forking piece, one end of the fixing assembly is connected with the truss mechanism, one end of the forking piece is fixedly connected with the fixing assembly, the forking piece is arranged in the vertical direction, the truss mechanism drives the fixing assembly to move, and therefore the fixing assembly drives the forking piece to fork sponge blocks or place the sponge blocks in the planting plate. According to the device, the sponge blocks are forked through the forking piece, additional driving is not needed, grabbing space does not need to be reserved, taking and placing of the densely-arranged sponge blocks can be achieved, and the working efficiency of placing the sponge blocks on the planting plate is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of hydroponic plant cultivation equipment, and in particular to a sponge block filling 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 in the planting holes of the planting board, then wet the sponge blocks and place plant seeds in them to cultivate the plants.

[0004] However, manually placing sponge blocks into the planting holes of the planting board is inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a sponge block filling device to solve the problem of low efficiency in manually placing sponge blocks into the planting holes of the planting board in the prior art.

[0006] This application provides a sponge block filling device, including:

[0007] Truss mechanism;

[0008] The block-removing mechanism is connected to the truss mechanism.

[0009] The block-taking mechanism includes a fixed component and a fork-taking component. One end of the fixed component is connected to the truss mechanism, and one end of the fork-taking component is fixedly connected to the fixed component. The fork-taking component is arranged in a vertical direction.

[0010] The truss mechanism drives the fixed components to move, and the fixed components drive the forklift to pick up or place the sponge block.

[0011] In one feasible implementation, there are multiple forklifts, which are evenly spaced along the length of the fixed component.

[0012] In one feasible implementation, the forklift component is configured as a columnar shape.

[0013] In one feasible implementation, the surface of the forklift is provided with anti-slip features.

[0014] In one feasible implementation, the fixed component includes a first pitch-changing component and a plurality of sliders, the plurality of sliders being sequentially connected to the first pitch-changing component, and each slider being provided with a fork-like component. The first pitch-changing component drives all sliders to move along a first direction so that the sliders move closer to or further away from each other.

[0015] In one feasible implementation, the slider is configured as a second pitch component, and the fixed component further includes a driving component;

[0016] The second pitch control assembly includes a fixed frame, an elastic element, and multiple separation blocks. All separation blocks are sequentially connected to the fixed frame. Adjacent separation blocks are connected by the elastic element, which keeps the adjacent separation blocks in a tight position. Each separation block has a forklift fixed on the side facing away from the fixed frame.

[0017] The drive assembly is connected to the outermost separating block, and the drive assembly pulls the separating block to move along the second direction so that all the separating blocks are separated from each other.

[0018] In one feasible implementation, the drive assembly includes a drive motor, a transmission assembly, a first mating component, and a second mating component;

[0019] 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, the first mating part and the second mating part cooperate, the drive motor drives the first mating part to move along the first direction through the transmission assembly, the first mating part drives the outermost separating block to move through the second mating part, and then drives all the separating blocks to move.

[0020] In one feasible implementation, the second pitch component also includes a pulley, which is disposed on the outermost separating block and abuts against the first mating member.

[0021] In one feasible implementation, the second pitch component further includes a slide bar and multiple limiting members. The slide bar is fixed on a fixed frame, and all the separation blocks are inserted through the slide bar. The multiple limiting members are spaced apart on the slide bar and are used to limit the separation blocks respectively.

[0022] In one feasible implementation, the truss mechanism includes a vertical moving mechanism and a horizontal moving mechanism, with the vertical moving mechanism connected to the horizontal moving mechanism; the vertical moving mechanism is connected to the horizontal moving mechanism, and the fixed component is connected to the vertical moving mechanism; the vertical moving mechanism and the horizontal moving mechanism are used to drive the fixed component to move in the horizontal and / or vertical directions.

[0023] In one feasible implementation, the vertical moving mechanism includes a column, a first slide, and a first drive assembly;

[0024] The column is connected to the horizontal moving mechanism and is arranged in the vertical direction. The first slide is slidably connected to the column. The first drive component is arranged on the column and is connected to the first slide. The first drive component drives the first slide to move in the vertical direction.

[0025] One end of the fixing component is fixedly connected to the first slide.

[0026] In one feasible implementation, the vertical movement mechanism further includes a first guide component;

[0027] The first guide component is disposed on the column along the length of the column, and the first slide is slidably connected to the column through the first guide component.

[0028] In one feasible implementation, the horizontal movement mechanism includes a horizontal frame, a second slide, and a second drive assembly;

[0029] The horizontal frame is set in a horizontal direction, the column is set on the second slide, the second drive assembly is connected to the horizontal frame and the second drive assembly is connected to the second slide, and the second drive assembly drives the slide to move in a horizontal direction;

[0030] The column is fixedly connected to the second slide.

[0031] In one feasible implementation, the horizontal movement mechanism also includes a second guiding component;

[0032] The second guide assembly is disposed on the horizontal frame along the length of the horizontal frame, and the second slide is slidably connected to the horizontal frame through the second guide assembly.

[0033] In one feasible implementation, the first guiding component is configured as a slide rail slider mating component;

[0034] And / or, the second guide component is configured as a slide rail slider mating component.

[0035] In one feasible implementation, the sponge block filling device also includes a blocking element;

[0036] The blocking component has multiple sponge block placement holes, the positions of which correspond to the positions of the planting holes on the planting board. The sides of the sponge block placement holes are provided with slots for accommodating forklift parts.

[0037] In one feasible implementation, the blocking element is configured as a blocking plate with multiple sponge block placement holes evenly distributed on the blocking plate.

[0038] This application provides a sponge block loading device, including a truss mechanism and a block-picking mechanism. The truss mechanism is mounted on the ground, and the block-picking mechanism is connected to it. The truss mechanism drives the block-picking mechanism to move, allowing it to reach a suitable position to pick up and place sponge blocks. The block-picking mechanism includes a fixing component and a fork-like component. One end of the fixing component is connected to the truss mechanism, and one end of the fork-like component is fixedly connected to the fixing component. The fork-like component is vertically oriented. The truss mechanism drives the fixing component to move, thereby causing the fixing component to move the fork-like component to pick up the sponge blocks or place them in a planting board. This device utilizes the fork-like component to pick up sponge blocks, eliminating the need for additional drive and pre-reserved gripping space. It enables the picking and placing of closely spaced sponge blocks, significantly improving the efficiency of placing sponge blocks onto a planting board. Attached Figure Description

[0039] 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.

[0040] In the attached diagram:

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sponge block filling device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the sponge block filling device from another angle;

[0043] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the sponge block filling device in the middle;

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing component of the sponge block filling device provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first state of the fixed component in the diagram;

[0046] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the second state of the fixed component in the diagram;

[0047] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second pitch component in the diagram;

[0048] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the first state of the second pitch component in the diagram;

[0049] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A first schematic diagram of the second state of the second pitch component in the diagram;

[0050] Figure 10 yes Figure 7 A second schematic diagram of the second state of the second pitch component in the diagram.

[0051] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0052] 100 - Truss mechanism; 200 - Block picking mechanism; 300 - Blocking component; 400 - Placement rack; 500 - Planting board;

[0053] 110 - Vertical moving mechanism; 120 - Horizontal moving mechanism; 210 - Fixing component; 220 - Forklift component; 310 - Sponge block placement hole; 510 - Planting hole;

[0054] 111-Column; 112-First slide; 113-First drive assembly; 121-Horizontal frame; 122-Second slide; 211-First pitch control assembly; 212-Slider; 213-Drive assembly; 214-Second pitch control assembly;

[0055] 2131-Drive motor; 2132-Transmission assembly; 2133-First mating part; 2134-Second mating part; 2141-Fixed frame; 2142-Elastic element; 2143-Separating block; 2144-Pulley; 2145-Slide rod; 2146-Limiting element. Detailed Implementation

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] In related technologies, 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. However, manually placing sponge blocks into the planting holes of the planting board is inefficient.

[0062] In some other related technologies, workers use grippers to pick up sponge blocks and then place them into the corresponding planting holes. However, this type of gripper requires a drive assembly, making its structure complex and inconvenient to operate. Secondly, this type of gripper needs to hold the sides of the sponge block, thus requiring pre-reserved gripping space, making it impossible to grip closely packed sponge blocks.

[0063] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a sponge block filling device. The solution provided by this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0064] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sponge block filling device provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the sponge block filling device from another angle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the sponge block filling device.

[0065] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides a sponge block loading device, including a truss mechanism 100 and a block picking mechanism 200. The truss mechanism 100 can be installed on the ground, and the block picking mechanism 200 is installed on the truss mechanism 100. The truss mechanism 100 can drive the block picking mechanism 200 to move up, down, left, and right to complete the picking and placement of sponge blocks.

[0066] The block-retrieving mechanism 200 may include a fixing component 210 and a fork-like component 220. The fixing component 210 may be a support rod, one end of which is fixedly connected to the truss mechanism 100, and the other end is suspended. The fork-like component 220 is a component with a fork-like end that can be inserted into the sponge block. One end of the fork-like component 220, which is connected to the fixing component 210, is fixedly connected to the fixing component 210. To facilitate the insertion of the fork-like component 220 into the sponge block, the fixing component 210 is arranged horizontally, and the fork-like component 220 is arranged vertically. That is to say, the truss mechanism 100 drives the fork-like component 220 to move through the fixing component 210, thereby forking the sponge block. This device uses the fork-like component 220 to fork the sponge block without the need for additional drive or reserved gripping space, and can realize the picking and placing of closely packed sponge blocks, greatly improving the efficiency of placing sponge blocks onto the planting board 500.

[0067] In some examples, a truss mechanism 100 is positioned on one side of a placement rack 400 for holding sponge blocks. A planting board 500 is conveyed to one side of the placement rack by a planting board conveyor. When placing a sponge block into the planting hole 510 of the planting board 500, the truss mechanism 100 moves the forklift 220 to the position of the placement rack 400 to pick up the sponge block, and then the truss mechanism 100 moves the forklift 220 to the planting board 500 to place the sponge block into the planting hole 510 of the planting board 500.

[0068] To facilitate the forklift 220 in picking up the sponge block, the forklift 220 needs to be elongated, such as a cylinder, cuboid, or cone.

[0069] It should be noted that in these examples, the sponge blocks can be placed on the placement rack 400 manually, or they can be placed on the placement rack 400 using automated equipment such as robotic arms; details will not be elaborated further here. Additionally, the planting board 500 can be transported to one side of the placement rack 400 by a planting board conveyor, or it can be manually moved to one side of the placement rack 400.

[0070] Reference Figures 1 to 3As shown, in some examples, there are multiple forklifts 220, which are evenly spaced along the length of the fixing assembly 210. The fixing assembly 210 moves sequentially under the drive of the truss mechanism 100, simultaneously forking multiple sponge blocks and placing them into multiple planting holes 510. Specifically, the number of forklifts 220 and the distance between adjacent forklifts 220 can be determined based on the number of planting holes 510 on the planting board 500 and the distance between adjacent planting holes 510. For example, if a planting board 500 includes 4 rows and 8 columns of planting holes 510, with adjacent planting holes 510 in the same column spaced a centimeters apart, then 8 forklifts 220 can be sequentially arranged on the placement rack 400 along its length at intervals of a centimeters. The truss mechanism 100, by driving the fixing assembly 210 to move, can simultaneously fork up 8 sponge blocks each time. After each forklift 220 picks up a sponge block, the truss mechanism 100 then moves the fixing component 210 above the planting plate 500, simultaneously filling a row of planting holes 510 on the planting plate 500 with sponge. In other words, by setting multiple forklifts 220 on the fixing component 210, sponge blocks can be placed into multiple planting holes 510 of the planting plate 500 at the same time.

[0071] In some examples, the forklift 220 is configured as a column to facilitate piercing and insertion into the sponge block. Meanwhile, to prevent the sponge block from falling off during transport, anti-slip features can be provided on the surface of the forklift 220. These anti-slip features can be anti-slip protrusions or anti-slip threads.

[0072] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing component 210 of the sponge block filling device provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first state of the fixed component 210 in the middle; Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the second state of the fixed component 210.

[0073] Reference Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the fixing component 210 includes a first pitch-changing component 211 and a plurality of sliders 212. The plurality of sliders 212 are sequentially connected to the first pitch-changing component 211, and each slider 212 is provided with a fork-like component. The first pitch-changing component 211 drives all sliders 212 to move along a first direction, so that the sliders 212 move closer to or further away from each other. The first pitch-changing component 211 can be configured as a pitch-changing module, which is prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0074] For example, a guide rail is fixedly disposed on the lower surface of the pitch module along a first direction. Multiple sliders 212 are sequentially arranged on the guide rail, and each slider 212 is connected to the output portion of the first pitch component 211. The first pitch component 211 drives all sliders 212 to move along the guide rail. It should be noted that the first direction is the length direction of the first pitch component 211, i.e., the length direction of the pitch module, as can be seen from... Figure 5 The x-direction is shown in the figure.

[0075] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, multiple sliders 212 can move along a first direction under the drive of the first pitch-changing assembly 211, with adjacent sliders 212 either close together or spaced apart by a certain distance. When the fixing assembly 210 is in the first state, all sliders 212 are close together, and the distance between the forks on each slider 212 is relatively short. When the fixing assembly 210 is in the second state, all sliders 212 are evenly spaced and distributed on the guide rail.

[0076] An undivided sponge board (comprising multiple sponge blocks arranged in a single row) is placed on a placement rack. Forklifts on sliders 212 are inserted into the respective sponge blocks of the sponge board. A first pitch-changing assembly 211 drives all sliders 212 to move simultaneously. The sponge board is separated into multiple sponge blocks by the forklifts, with each sponge block remaining on the forklift. Then, the truss mechanism 100 moves the forklifts 220 to the planting plate 500, placing the sponge blocks into the planting holes 510 of the planting plate 500. It is understood that the spacing between adjacent sliders 212 can be set according to actual needs.

[0077] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second pitch component 214 in the middle; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the first state of the second pitch component 214 in the middle; Figure 9 yes Figure 7 A first schematic diagram of the second state of the second pitch component 214 in the middle; Figure 10 yes Figure 7 A second schematic diagram of the second state of the second pitch component 214 in the middle.

[0078] Reference Figures 7 to 10As shown, slider 212 is configured as second pitch component 214, and fixing component 210 also includes driving component 213; second pitch component 214 includes fixing frame 2141, elastic element 2142 and multiple separation blocks 2143, all separation blocks 2143 are sequentially connected to fixing frame 2141, adjacent two separation blocks 2143 are connected by elastic element 2142, elastic element 2142 keeps adjacent two separation blocks 2143 in a tight state, and each separation block 2143 is fixedly provided with a fork member on the side facing away from fixing frame 2141; driving component 213 is connected to outermost separation block 2143, driving component 213 pulls separation block 2143 to move along the second direction so that all separation blocks 2143 are spaced apart from each other.

[0079] Specifically, a guide rail is provided on the inner side of the fixing frame 2141 along its length direction (i.e., the second direction), and all separation blocks 2143 are slidably mounted on the guide rail. Each separation block 2143 has an elastic element 2142 connecting portion on its surface, and both ends of the elastic element 2142 are respectively connected to the elastic element 2142 connecting portions of two adjacent separation blocks 2143. It can be understood that under the elastic force of the elastic element 2142, two adjacent separation blocks 2143 are tightly pressed together. For example, the elastic element 2142 can be an elastic band or a tension spring.

[0080] Continue to refer to Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the drive assembly 213 includes a drive motor 2131, a transmission assembly 2132, a first mating member 2133, and a second mating member 2134. For example, the transmission assembly 2132 is fixedly connected to the first pitch conversion assembly 211, the output shaft of the drive motor 2131 is connected to the power input of the transmission assembly 2132, the first mating member 2133 is connected to the transmission assembly 2132, and the second mating member 2134 is fixedly connected to the outermost separating block 2143. The first mating member 2133 and the second mating member 2134 cooperate. The drive motor 2131 drives the first mating member 2133 to move along a first direction via the transmission assembly 2132, and the first mating member 2133 drives the outermost separating block 2143 to move via the second mating member 2134, thereby driving all separating blocks 2143 to move.

[0081] For example, the transmission assembly 2132 can be either a belt drive assembly 2132 or a chain drive assembly 2132. The first mating member 2133 can be configured as a power rod made of iron, and the second mating member 2134 can be configured as a magnet. When the transmission assembly 2132 is configured as a belt drive assembly 2132, the power rod is connected to the transmission belt in the belt drive assembly 2132, and the drive motor 2131 drives the power rod to move in the second direction through the transmission belt. During the movement, due to the magnetic force of the magnet, the power rod will drive the outermost separating block 2143 to move. Since the various separating blocks 2143 are connected together by the elastic member 2142, the power rod can drive all the separating blocks 2143 to move, thereby spacing two adjacent separating blocks 2143 by a certain distance.

[0082] It is understandable that the design of the first pitch component 211 and the second pitch component 214 can simultaneously separate the undivided sponge board (including multiple rows and columns of sponge blocks) into multiple sponge blocks, and then place the sponge blocks into the planting holes of the planting board.

[0083] Continue to refer to Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the second pitch-changing assembly 214 also includes a pulley 2144, which is disposed on the outermost separating block 2143 and abuts against the first mating member 2133. When the first pitch-changing assembly 211 drives the second pitch-changing assembly 214 to move in the first reverse direction, the pulley 2144 abuts against the first mating member 2133, which avoids friction between the second mating member 2134 and the first mating member 2133, thereby improving the service life of the first mating member 2133 and the second mating member 2134.

[0084] Continue to refer to Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the second pitch control assembly 214 also includes a slide rod 2145 and multiple limiting members 2146. The slide rod 2145 is fixed on the fixing frame 2141, and all the separation blocks 2143 are passed through the slide rod 2145. The multiple limiting members 2146 are spaced apart on the slide rod 2145, and each separation block 2143 is located between two limiting members 2146. The limiting members 2146 are used to limit the separation block 2143 and prevent it from moving excessively.

[0085] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the truss mechanism 100 can drive the fixed component 210 to move in the horizontal or vertical direction. Specifically, it includes a vertical moving mechanism 110 and a horizontal moving mechanism 120. The fixed component 210 is directly or indirectly connected to the vertical moving mechanism 110, and the vertical moving mechanism 110 and the horizontal moving mechanism 120 are used to drive the fixed component 210 to move in the horizontal and / or vertical direction.

[0086] In some embodiments, one end of the fixing component 210 is fixedly connected to the vertical moving mechanism 110, and it is horizontally disposed on the side of the vertical moving mechanism 110. The vertical moving mechanism 110 drives the fixing component 210 to move in the vertical direction. The vertical moving mechanism 110 is also disposed on the horizontal moving mechanism 120, that is, the horizontal moving mechanism 120 drives the vertical moving mechanism 110 and the fixing component 210 to move simultaneously in the horizontal direction.

[0087] In other examples, one end of the fixed component 210 is fixedly connected to the horizontal moving mechanism 120, and it is horizontally positioned on the side of the horizontal moving mechanism 120. The horizontal moving mechanism 120 drives the fixed component 210 to move horizontally. In addition, the horizontal moving mechanism 120 is also mounted on the vertical moving mechanism 110, that is, the vertical moving mechanism 110 drives the horizontal moving mechanism 120 and the fixed component 210 to move simultaneously in the vertical direction.

[0088] The following will refer to Figures 1-3 As shown, a specific embodiment will be described in detail. In this embodiment, the horizontal moving mechanism 120 is installed on the ground, and the vertical moving mechanism 110 is fixedly mounted on the horizontal moving mechanism 120.

[0089] For example, the vertical moving mechanism 110 may include a column 111, a first slide block 112, and a first drive assembly 113. The column 111 is vertically disposed on the horizontal moving mechanism 120. The first slide block 112 is slidably connected to the column 111, and the first drive assembly 113 is disposed on the column 111 and connected to the first slide block 112. The first drive assembly 113 drives the first slide block 112 to move vertically (the length direction of the column 111). One end of the fixing assembly 210 is fixedly connected to the first slide block 112.

[0090] For example, a guide wheel can be provided on the first slide 112, and a guide groove extending along its length direction can be provided on the column 111. The guide wheel is fitted in the guide groove, so that the first slide 112 can move along the column 111, thereby allowing the fixing component 210 to move in the vertical direction.

[0091] The first drive assembly 113 may include a first drive motor and a first transmission assembly. The first drive motor may be a servo motor, which is disposed on the top of the column 111. The first transmission assembly may be a belt drive assembly or a lead screw drive assembly, which is disposed along the length direction of the column 111. One end of the first transmission assembly is connected to the first drive motor, and the other end is connected to the first slide 112. The first drive motor drives the first slide 112 to move vertically (along the length direction of the column 111) through the first transmission assembly.

[0092] In some examples, the vertical moving mechanism 110 further includes a first guide assembly; the first guide assembly is disposed on the column 111 along the length direction of the column 111, and the first slide block 112 is slidably connected to the column 111 via the first guide assembly. Specifically, the first guide assembly may be configured as a slide rail-slider mating assembly, including a slide rail and a slider mating with the slide rail. The slide rail is disposed on the column 111 along the length direction of the column 111, and the slider is disposed on the side of the first slide block 112 facing the column 111. The slider and the slide rail are mated together, thereby facilitating the movement of the first slide block 112 along the column 111.

[0093] Further, exemplarily, the horizontal moving mechanism 120 includes a horizontal frame 121, a second slide 122, and a second drive assembly. The horizontal frame 121 is horizontally positioned on the ground. The second slide 122 is slidably fitted onto the horizontal frame 121. The second drive assembly is connected to both the horizontal frame 121 and the second slide 122. The second drive assembly drives the slide to move horizontally, thereby causing the vertical moving mechanism 110 to move horizontally, and consequently, the placement rack 400 to move horizontally. The sliding connection between the second slide 122 and the horizontal frame 121 is the same as the sliding connection between the first slide 112 and the column 111 described above. Specifically, guide wheels can be provided on the second slide 122, and guide grooves can be provided on the horizontal frame 121 along its length. The guide wheels are fitted into the guide grooves to ensure that the second slide 122 can slide along the horizontal frame 121.

[0094] Additionally, exemplarily, the second drive assembly includes a second motor and a second transmission assembly. The second motor can be configured as a servo motor and can be fixedly mounted on the ground or on the side of the horizontal frame 121. The second transmission assembly is disposed on the horizontal frame 121 along its length. The second transmission assembly is connected to both the second slide 122 and the second motor, and the second motor drives the second slide 122 to move horizontally (i.e., along the length of the horizontal frame 121) via the second transmission assembly. Exemplarily, the first transmission assembly can be a belt drive assembly or a lead screw drive assembly.

[0095] In some examples, the horizontal moving mechanism 120 also includes a second guide assembly; the second guide assembly is disposed on the horizontal frame 121 along its length, and the second slide block 122 is slidably connected to the horizontal frame 121 via the second guide assembly. Specifically, the second guide assembly can be configured as a slide rail-slider mating assembly. This slide rail-slider mating assembly also includes a slide rail and a slider, the slide rail being disposed along the length of the horizontal frame 121, the slider being fixedly mounted on the back of the second slide block 122, and the slider being mated on the slide rail. It is understood that due to the guiding and limiting functions of the slider and the slide rail, the second slide block 122 can move along the horizontal frame 121, thereby causing the vertical moving mechanism 110 to move horizontally.

[0096] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some examples, to facilitate the placement of the sponge blocks from the forklift 220 into the planting holes 510, the sponge block loading device also includes a stopper 300. The stopper 300 has multiple sponge block placement holes, the positions of which correspond to the positions of the planting holes 510 on the planting plate 500. The shape of the sponge block placement holes 310 may be the same as or different from the shape of the planting holes 510. The stopper 300 can be placed on the planting plate 500 to prevent the sponge blocks from detaching from the forklift 220 and falling into the planting holes 510.

[0097] In some examples, the size of the sponge block placement hole 310 may be slightly smaller than the size of the sponge block. When the sponge block is extended through the sponge block placement hole 310 to the planting hole 510 under the pressure of the fork 220, and the fork 220 moves upward and is pulled out from the sponge block, the part around the sponge block placement hole 310 contacts the sponge block, preventing the sponge block from moving together with the fork 220, thereby causing the sponge block to detach from the fork 220 and fall into the planting hole 510.

[0098] In other examples, the size of the sponge block placement hole 310 is equal to or larger than the size of the sponge block, and the side of the sponge block placement hole 310 is provided with a slot for accommodating the forklift member 220. When the sponge block is placed in the planting hole 510, the forklift member 220 is pulled out from the slot, and the slot wall blocks the sponge block so that the sponge block detaches from the forklift member 220 and falls into the planting hole 510.

[0099] For example, in some examples, the blocking member 300 is configured as a blocking plate with a plurality of sponge block placement holes evenly distributed on the blocking plate, the position of each sponge block placement hole corresponding to the position of the planting hole 510 on the planting plate 500.

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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 sponge block filling device, characterized in that, include: Truss mechanism (100); A block-removing mechanism (200) is connected to the truss mechanism (100); The block-taking mechanism (200) includes a fixing component (210) and a fork-taking component (220). One end of the fixing component (210) is connected to the truss mechanism (100), and one end of the fork-taking component (220) is fixedly connected to the fixing component (210). The fork-taking component (220) is arranged in a vertical direction. The truss mechanism (100) drives the fixing component (210) to move, and the fixing component (210) drives the forklift component (220) to pick up or place the sponge block.

2. The sponge block filling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The forklift member (220) is a plurality of such members, and the plurality of forklift members (220) are evenly spaced along the length direction of the fixing component (210).

3. The sponge block filling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The forklift member (220) is configured as a column.

4. The sponge block filling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the forklift (220) is provided with anti-slip material.

5. The sponge block filling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component (210) includes a first pitch-changing component (211) and a plurality of sliders (212). The plurality of sliders (212) are sequentially connected to the first pitch-changing component (211), and each slider (212) is provided with a fork member (220). The first pitch-changing component (211) drives all the sliders (212) to move along a first direction so that the sliders (212) move closer to or further away from each other.

6. The sponge block filling device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slider (212) is configured as a second pitch component (214), and the fixing component (210) further includes a driving component (213); The second pitch-changing assembly (214) includes a fixed frame (2141), an elastic element (2142), and a plurality of separation blocks (2143). All separation blocks (2143) are sequentially connected to the fixed frame (2141). Two adjacent separation blocks (2143) are connected by the elastic element (2142). The elastic element (2142) keeps two adjacent separation blocks (2143) in a tight fit. The forklift member (220) is fixedly provided on the side of each separation block (2143) facing away from the fixed frame (2141). The drive assembly (213) is connected to the outermost separating block (2143), and the drive assembly (213) pulls the separating block (2143) to move along a second direction so that all the separating blocks (2143) are separated from each other.

7. The sponge block filling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive assembly (213) includes a drive motor (2131), a transmission assembly (2132), a first mating part (2133), and a second mating part (2134); The transmission assembly (2132) is fixedly connected to the first pitch conversion assembly (211), the drive motor (2131) is connected to the transmission assembly (2132), the first mating part (2133) is connected to the transmission assembly (2132), the second mating part (2134) is fixedly connected to the outermost separating block (2143), the first mating part (2133) and the second mating part (2134) cooperate, the drive motor (2131) drives the first mating part (2133) to move along the first direction through the transmission assembly (2132), the first mating part (2133) drives the outermost separating block (2143) to move through the second mating part (2134), and then drives all the separating blocks (2143) to move.

8. The sponge block filling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second pitch component (214) further includes a pulley (2144) which is disposed on the outermost separating block (2143) and abuts against the first mating member (2133).

9. The sponge block filling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second pitch-changing assembly (214) further includes a slide rod (2145) and a plurality of limiting members (2146). The slide rod (2145) is fixed on the fixing frame (2141), and all the separation blocks (2143) are passed through the slide rod (2145). The plurality of limiting members (2146) are spaced apart on the slide rod (2145) and are used to limit the separation blocks (2143) respectively.

10. The sponge block filling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The truss mechanism (100) includes a vertical moving mechanism (110) and a horizontal moving mechanism (120). The vertical moving mechanism (110) is connected to the horizontal moving mechanism (120). The fixed component (210) is connected to the vertical moving mechanism (110). The vertical moving mechanism (110) and the horizontal moving mechanism (120) are used to drive the fixed component (210) to move in the horizontal and / or vertical directions.

11. The sponge block filling device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The vertical moving mechanism (110) includes a column (111), a first slide (112), and a first drive assembly (113); The column (111) is connected to the horizontal moving mechanism (120) and is arranged in the vertical direction. The first slide (112) is slidably connected to the column (111). The first driving component (113) is arranged on the column (111) and is connected to the first slide (112). The first driving component (113) drives the first slide (112) to move in the vertical direction. One end of the fixing component (210) is fixedly connected to the first slide (112).

12. The sponge block filling device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The vertical moving mechanism (110) also includes a first guiding component; The first guide component is disposed on the column (111) along the length direction of the column (111), and the first slide (112) is slidably connected to the column (111) through the first guide component.

13. The sponge block filling device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The horizontal moving mechanism (120) includes a horizontal frame (121), a second slide (122), and a second drive assembly; The horizontal frame (121) is arranged in a horizontal direction, the column (111) is arranged on the second slide (122), the second drive assembly is connected to the horizontal frame (121) and the second drive assembly is connected to the second slide (122), and the second drive assembly drives the second slide (122) to move in a horizontal direction; The column (111) is fixedly connected to the second slide (122).

14. The sponge block filling device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The horizontal movement mechanism (120) also includes a second guide component; The second guide assembly is disposed on the horizontal frame (121) along the length direction of the horizontal frame (121), and the second slide (122) is slidably connected to the horizontal frame (121) through the second guide assembly.

15. The sponge block filling device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first guide component is configured as a slide rail slider mating component; And / or, the second guide component is configured as a slide rail slider mating component.

16. The sponge block filling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sponge block filling device also includes a blocking element (300); The blocking member (300) is provided with a plurality of sponge block placement holes (310), the position of the sponge block placement holes (310) corresponds to the position of the planting holes (510) of the planting plate (500), and the side of the sponge block placement holes (310) is provided with a slot, the slot being used to accommodate the forklift member (220).

17. The sponge block filling device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The blocking member (300) is configured as a blocking plate, and the blocking plate is evenly distributed with a plurality of sponge block placement holes (310).

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