Visual ectomycorrhizal seedling culture cup

Abstract

The utility model relates to a visual ectomycorrhizal seedling raising cup, and belongs to the field of seedling raising cups. Comprising an inner cup layer made of a transparent material, an anti-scattering ring and an outer cup layer made of a non-transparent material, the anti-scattering ring is of an annular structure, the anti-scattering ring is slidably arranged on the outer wall of the inner cup layer in a sleeving mode in the axial direction of the inner cup layer, the inner cup layer is sleeved with the outer cup layer during seedling raising, and the bottom end of the anti-scattering ring abuts against the top end of the outer cup layer; the inner cup layer comprises a plurality of inner cup layer cup walls and an inner cup layer base, the inner cup layer cup walls are wound to form an annular structure, and the bottom ends of the inner cup layer cup walls are arranged in the circumferential direction of the inner cup layer base and hinged to the circumferential side edge of the inner cup layer base. According to the utility model, the root system of the sample plant is protected from being influenced by the external environment, convenient conditions are provided for scientific research personnel to intuitively observe the growth condition of the root system and sample, and the container or foundation soil and even the sample plant are prevented from being damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seedling cups, and in particular to a visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing seedling containers are single-layered and usually made of opaque or semi-transparent materials. This means that researchers often have to remove the sample plants from the container when observing and sampling their root growth. This sampling process often requires damaging the container, the soil, or even the sample plant itself. This not only causes inconvenience but also damages the root system of the sample plants, affecting their normal growth and thus the accuracy of the experimental data. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup to solve the above-mentioned problem.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup includes: an inner cup layer made of transparent material, an anti-scattering ring, and an outer cup layer made of opaque material; the anti-scattering ring is a ring structure, and the anti-scattering ring is slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the inner cup layer along the axial direction of the inner cup layer. During seedling cultivation, the outer cup layer is sleeved on the inner cup layer, and the bottom end of the anti-scattering ring abuts against the top end of the outer cup layer; the inner cup layer includes multiple inner cup layer cup walls and an inner cup layer base, the multiple inner cup layer cup walls are arranged to form a ring structure, and the bottom ends of the multiple inner cup layer cup walls are arranged around the circumference of the inner cup layer base and are hinged to the circumferential side of the inner cup layer base.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: During seedling cultivation, the outer cup layer is placed on top of the inner cup layer, which helps protect the roots of the sample plants from the influence of the external environment through the opaque outer cup layer in the double-layer cup structure; when it is necessary to observe the root growth of the sample plants, the transparent inner cup layer in the double-layer cup structure provides researchers with conditions to directly observe the root growth; the multiple inner cup layer walls are hinged to the circumferential sides of the inner cup layer base, which facilitates the opening of the inner cup layer walls when it is necessary to sample the sample plants by removing the anti-scattering ring from the inner cup layer, thus providing convenience for sampling and avoiding damage to the container, the base soil, or even the sample plants themselves; during seedling cultivation, the anti-scattering ring helps to provide circumferential pressure to the multiple inner cup layer walls, preventing the base soil in the inner cup layer from breaking through the inner cup layer walls.

[0006] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0007] Furthermore, the inner cup layer also includes multiple inner cup layer rims, which are respectively disposed at the top of the multiple inner cup layer walls.

[0008] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the inner cup layer rim helps to prevent the anti-spread ring from being removed from the top of the inner cup layer.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner cup layer wall and the inner cup layer base are made of transparent material.

[0010] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further scheme is that it provides researchers with the opportunity to directly observe the root growth of the sample plants when it is necessary to observe the root growth. This is achieved through the transparent inner cup wall and the inner cup base.

[0011] Furthermore, multiple drainage holes are provided on the bottom side wall of the inner cup layer.

[0012] Furthermore, the drainage hole is a through hole.

[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further scheme is that it helps to drain excess water in the planting soil in the inner cup layer through the drainage hole to the outer cup layer, thus avoiding the sample plants from being flooded and causing poor growth or even withering.

[0014] Furthermore, the anti-scattering ring is sleeved on the outer wall of the annular structure formed by the multiple inner cup layers, and the top of the anti-scattering ring abuts against the edge of the inner cup layer during seedling cultivation.

[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further scheme are: it helps to provide circumferential pressure to the walls of multiple inner cup layers during seedling cultivation, preventing the planting soil in the inner cup layers from washing away the walls of the inner cup layers, and also preventing the anti-scattering ring from being removed from the top of the inner cup layers, which would cause the walls of multiple inner cup layers to scatter.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer cup layer includes a first outer cup body and a second outer cup body; the first outer cup body is an inverted frustum-shaped ring structure, and the second outer cup body is a shell structure disposed at the bottom end of the first outer cup body.

[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further scheme are: the first outer cup body helps to provide a shield for the transparent inner cup layer, protecting the roots of the sample plant from the influence of the external environment; the second outer cup body helps to provide support for the inner cup layer and catch excess water flowing out from the inner cup layer.

[0018] Furthermore, a ring-shaped structure formed by the multiple inner cup layers surrounding the cup walls is adapted to be disposed inside the first outer cup body.

[0019] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further scheme is that the first outer cup body helps to provide a shield for the transparent inner cup layer, protecting the root system of the sample plant from the influence of the external environment.

[0020] Furthermore, multiple outer cup bases are wound around the inner wall of the second outer cup body. The outer cup base is a hollow cylindrical shell structure. During seedling cultivation, the top of the inner cup base abuts against the top of the outer cup base.

[0021] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are: the outer cup layer base is a hollow cylindrical shell structure, which facilitates the injection molding of the outer cup layer and also helps to support the inner cup layer during seedling cultivation.

[0022] Furthermore, the second outer cup body has multiple water outlet holes on its side wall, and the water outlet holes are through holes located at the bottom edge below the top surface of the outer cup layer base.

[0023] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are: it helps to avoid excessive water storage in the second outer cup, which could lead to waterlogging of the bottom roots of the sample plant. At the same time, the water stored in the second outer cup reduces the possibility of the plant drying out due to forgetting to water it. In addition, the water outlet also plays a role in bottom ventilation, ensuring the aeration effect of the planting soil. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure during seedling cultivation provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the removal of the inner cup layer and the anti-spread ring from the outer cup layer, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the removal of the anti-spreading ring from the inner cup layer, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the outer cup layer provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the outer cup layer provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the outer cup layer provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inner cup layer provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner cup layer after the cup wall is opened, provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 9An enlarged schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the inner cup layer wall, the drain hole, and the inner cup layer base provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0034] 1. Inner cup layer; 2. Anti-spread ring; 3. Outer cup layer; 11. Inner cup layer rim; 12. Inner cup layer wall; 13. Drain hole; 14. Inner cup layer base; 31. First outer cup body; 32. Second outer cup body; 321. Outer cup layer base; 322. Water outlet hole. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The principles and features of this utility model are described below. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, a visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cultivation cup includes: an inner cup layer 1 made of transparent material, an anti-scattering ring 2, and an outer cup layer 3 made of opaque material; the anti-scattering ring 2 is a ring-shaped structure, and the anti-scattering ring 2 is slidably fitted onto the outer wall of the inner cup layer 1 along the axial direction of the inner cup layer 1. During seedling cultivation, the outer cup layer 3 is fitted onto the inner cup layer 1, and the bottom end of the anti-scattering ring 2 abuts against the top end of the outer cup layer 3; the inner cup layer 1 includes a plurality of inner cup layer cup walls 12 and an inner cup layer base 14. The plurality of inner cup layer cup walls 12 are arranged to form a ring structure, and the bottom ends of the plurality of inner cup layer cup walls 12 are arranged around the circumference of the inner cup layer base 14 and are hinged to the circumferential side of the inner cup layer base 14.

[0037] It should be noted that in the technical solution of this utility model, the anti-scattering ring 2 is a ring-shaped plate structure, which can limit and fix a large area of ​​the inner cup layer 1 in the axial direction. The axial dimension of the anti-scattering ring 2 is not limited. At the same time, it is hinged to the circumferential side of the inner cup layer cup wall 12 and the inner cup layer base 14, thereby preventing the base soil in the inner cup layer 1 from breaking open the areas of the inner cup layer cup wall 12 that are not limited and fixed by the anti-scattering ring 2 during seedling cultivation.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, during seedling cultivation, the bottom circumferential end of the anti-scattering ring 2 is adapted to abut against the top end of the outer cup layer 3, that is, the size and shape of the bottom circumferential end of the anti-scattering ring 2 are the same as or adapted to the size and shape of the top circumferential end of the outer cup layer 3.

[0039] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: During seedling cultivation, the outer cup layer is placed on top of the inner cup layer, which helps protect the roots of the sample plants from the influence of the external environment through the opaque outer cup layer in the double-layer cup structure; when it is necessary to observe the root growth of the sample plants, the transparent inner cup layer in the double-layer cup structure provides researchers with conditions to directly observe the root growth; the multiple inner cup layer walls are hinged to the circumferential sides of the inner cup layer base, which facilitates the opening of the inner cup layer walls when it is necessary to sample the sample plants by removing the anti-scattering ring from the inner cup layer, thus providing convenience for sampling and avoiding damage to the container, the base soil, or even the sample plants themselves; during seedling cultivation, the anti-scattering ring helps to provide circumferential pressure to the multiple inner cup layer walls, preventing the base soil in the inner cup layer from breaking through the inner cup layer walls.

[0040] Preferred, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the inner cup layer 1 also includes a plurality of inner cup layer rims 11, which are respectively disposed at the top of the plurality of inner cup layer walls 12.

[0041] The beneficial effect of adopting the above preferred solution is that the inner cup rim helps to prevent the anti-spread ring from being removed from the top of the inner cup layer.

[0042] Preferably, the inner cup layer wall 12 and the inner cup layer base 14 are made of transparent material.

[0043] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned preferred scheme are: it facilitates researchers' direct observation of root growth through the transparent inner cup wall and the inner cup base when it is necessary to observe the root growth of sample plants.

[0044] Preferred, such as Figures 7 to 9 As shown, a plurality of drainage holes 13 are provided on the bottom side wall of the inner cup layer 12.

[0045] Preferably, the drainage hole 13 is a through hole.

[0046] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned preferred scheme are: it helps to drain excess water in the planting soil in the inner cup layer through the drainage hole to the outer cup layer, thus preventing the sample plants from being flooded and causing poor growth or even withering.

[0047] Preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the anti-scattering ring 2 is sleeved on the outer wall of the annular structure formed by the multiple inner cup layer cup walls 12. During seedling cultivation, the top of the anti-scattering ring 2 abuts against the edge 11 of the inner cup layer cup.

[0048] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned preferred scheme are: it helps to provide circumferential pressure to the walls of multiple inner cup layers during seedling cultivation, preventing the planting soil in the inner cup layer from washing away the walls of the inner cup layer, and also preventing the anti-scattering ring from being removed from the top of the inner cup layer, which would cause the walls of multiple inner cup layers to scatter.

[0049] Preferred, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the outer cup layer 3 includes a first outer cup body 31 and a second outer cup body 32; the first outer cup body 31 is an inverted frustum-shaped ring structure, and the second outer cup body 32 is a shell structure disposed at the bottom end of the first outer cup body 31.

[0050] It should be noted that in the technical solution of this utility model, "inverted frustum" refers to a frustum with a bottom dimension smaller than a top dimension; and the top dimension and shape of the second outer cup 32 are the same as or compatible with the bottom dimension and shape of the first outer cup 31.

[0051] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned preferred scheme are: the first outer cup body helps to provide a shield for the transparent inner cup layer, protecting the roots of the sample plant from the influence of the external environment; the second outer cup body helps to provide support for the inner cup layer and catch excess water flowing out from the inner cup layer.

[0052] Preferred, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a ring structure formed by multiple inner cup layer cup walls 12 is adapted to be disposed inside the first outer cup body 31.

[0053] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned preferred scheme are: the first outer cup body helps to provide a shield for the transparent inner cup layer, protecting the roots of the sample plant from the influence of the external environment.

[0054] Preferred, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, a plurality of outer cup layer bases 321 are arranged around the inner wall of the second outer cup body 32. The outer cup layer base 321 is a hollow cylindrical shell structure. During seedling cultivation, the inner cup layer base 14 abuts against the top of the outer cup layer base 321.

[0055] The advantages of adopting the above preferred solution are: the outer cup layer base is a hollow cylindrical shell structure, which facilitates the injection molding of the outer cup layer and also helps to support the inner cup layer during seedling cultivation.

[0056] Preferred, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the second outer cup body 32 has a plurality of water outlet holes 322 on its side wall. The water outlet holes 322 are through holes located at the bottom edge below the top surface of the outer cup layer base 321.

[0057] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned preferred solution are: it helps to avoid excessive water storage in the second outer cup, which could lead to waterlogging of the bottom roots of the sample plant. At the same time, the water stored in the second outer cup reduces the possibility of the plant drying out due to forgetting to water it. In addition, the water outlet also plays a role in bottom ventilation, ensuring the aeration effect of the planting soil.

[0058] When using this utility model of double-layer single-permeable seedling cup, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the inner cup layer 1 and the anti-scattering ring 2 are removed from the outer cup layer 3, allowing direct observation of the seedling root development through the inner cup layer wall 12; as shown Figure 3 As shown, move the anti-spreading ring 2 from the inner cup layer rim 11 towards the bottom of the inner cup layer 1 to remove the anti-spreading ring 2 from the inner cup layer 1; as shown Figure 8 As shown, the inner cup layer wall 12 unfolds around the inner cup layer base 14 as a rotation axis, allowing for convenient and careful observation and sampling of the root.

[0059] In addition, when using this double-layer single-permeable seedling cup, the inner cup layer 1 and the anti-scattering ring 2 can be removed from the outer cup layer 3, and the planting soil can be directly filled into the outer cup layer 3. The water outlet 322 will drain excess water from the planting soil, while maintaining good aeration of the planting soil at the bottom. This embodiment is suitable for general planting activities, including but not limited to horticultural flower planting.

[0060] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0061] Furthermore, 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0062] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly 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 or an electrical 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 explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0063] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly 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," "on top of," and "over" 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.

[0064] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0065] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cultivation cup, characterized in that, include: The inner cup layer (1) is made of transparent material, the anti-scattering ring (2) is made of opaque material, and the outer cup layer (3) is made of opaque material. The anti-scattering ring (2) is a ring structure. The anti-scattering ring (2) is slidably fitted on the outer wall of the inner cup layer (1) along the axial direction of the inner cup layer (1). During seedling cultivation, the outer cup layer (3) is fitted on the inner cup layer (1), and the bottom end of the anti-scattering ring (2) abuts against the top end of the outer cup layer (3). The inner cup layer (1) includes multiple inner cup layer cup walls (12) and an inner cup layer base (14). The multiple inner cup layer cup walls (12) are arranged to form an annular structure. The bottom ends of the multiple inner cup layer cup walls (12) are arranged around the circumference of the inner cup layer base (14) and are hinged to the circumferential side of the inner cup layer base (14).

2. The visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner cup layer (1) also includes multiple inner cup layer rims (11), which are respectively disposed at the top of the multiple inner cup layer walls (12).

3. The visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner cup layer wall (12) and the inner cup layer base (14) are made of transparent material.

4. The visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple drainage holes (13) are provided on the bottom side wall of the inner cup layer (12).

5. The visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drainage hole (13) is a through hole.

6. The visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup according to claim 2, characterized in that, The anti-scattering ring (2) is sleeved on the outer wall of the annular structure formed by the multiple inner cup layer cup walls (12). During seedling cultivation, the top of the anti-scattering ring (2) abuts against the edge (11) of the inner cup layer.

7. The visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer cup layer (3) includes a first outer cup body (31) and a second outer cup body (32); the first outer cup body (31) is an inverted frustum-shaped ring structure, and the second outer cup body (32) is a shell structure disposed at the bottom end of the first outer cup body (31).

8. The visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup according to claim 7, characterized in that, A ring structure formed by multiple inner cup layers (12) is adapted to be disposed inside the first outer cup body (31).

9. The visual ectomycorrhizal seedling cup according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the second outer cup body (32) is provided with a plurality of outer cup layer bases (321), the outer cup layer bases (321) being hollow cylindrical shell structures, and the inner cup layer bases (14) abutting against the top of the outer cup layer bases (321) during seedling cultivation.

10. The visual ectomycorrhizal seedling raising cup according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second outer cup body (32) has a plurality of water outlet holes (322) on its side wall. The water outlet holes (322) are through holes located at the bottom edge below the top surface of the outer cup layer base (321).

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