Overhead rotary planting tower

Abstract

The utility model provides an overhead type rotary planting tower which comprises an overhead track erected on the ground, at least one rotary planting tower is installed on the overhead track, and the rotary planting tower is provided with a first walking assembly used for driving the rotary planting tower to move along the overhead track. A spraying mechanism is further installed on the overhead track and provided with a second walking assembly, and the second walking assembly is used for driving the spraying mechanism to move along the overhead track. By erecting the overhead track and installing the rotary planting tower on the overhead track, the space below the rotary planting tower can be utilized, the planting tower can be driven to move through the first walking assembly, and it can be guaranteed that all positions of the space below the planting tower have balanced illumination; and the spraying mechanism capable of walking is arranged to irrigate the space below the planting tower.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, and in particular to an overhead rotating planting tower. Background Technology

[0002] To improve land utilization, vertical planting is widely adopted in China. To ensure even light exposure for plants in each layer, vertical planting typically uses rotating planting racks. However, these racks are fixed to the ground, and to avoid being blocked by adjacent planting towers, the towers cannot be placed too densely. This results in the inability to utilize the land space at the bottom of the planting towers. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide an elevated rotating planting tower.

[0004] This utility model is implemented by the following method: an overhead rotating planting tower, including an overhead track erected on the ground, at least one rotating planting tower installed on the overhead track, the rotating planting tower being provided with a first traveling component for driving the rotating planting tower to move along the overhead track, a spraying mechanism also being installed on the overhead track, the spraying mechanism being provided with a second traveling component for driving the spraying mechanism to move along the overhead track.

[0005] Preferably, the rotating planting tower includes a tower body and a circulation drive assembly disposed on the tower body, the circulation drive assembly being connected to a plurality of planting troughs, and the first walking assembly being installed in the tower body.

[0006] Preferably, the circulating drive assembly includes multiple sprockets symmetrically arranged on both sides of the tower body, with a chain installed between each sprocket to allow the chain to move cyclically. Multiple hanging points are spaced apart on both sides of the chain, and a planting trough is provided between the hanging points at the same height on the two chains. The sprockets are driven to rotate by a first drive component.

[0007] Preferably, the hanging point is a connecting post fixed on the chain, and both ends of the planting trough are provided with connecting blocks. The connecting blocks are provided with connecting holes, and the corresponding connecting posts are inserted into the connecting holes.

[0008] Preferably, the first driving component includes a first motor and a drive shaft. The drive shaft is connected to the output shaft of the first motor. First drive wheels are respectively provided at both ends of the drive shaft. A second drive wheel is coaxially fixedly connected to one of the sprockets on each side of the tower body. A drive chain is provided between the first drive wheel and the second drive wheel on the same side for transmitting the power of the first motor to the sprocket.

[0009] Preferably, the irrigation nozzle is positioned inside the tower body, away from the movement path of the planting trough, and the movement path of the planting trough passes directly below the irrigation nozzle.

[0010] Preferably, the first traveling component includes a plurality of first rollers arranged on both sides of the bottom of the tower body, the first rollers having grooves on their circumferential surfaces, the overhead track including two parallel first slide rails, the top of the first slide rails having a shape that matches the shape of the grooves, and the first slide rails being recessed into the corresponding pulley grooves; limiting baffles are respectively provided on both sides of the bottom of the tower body, the lower end of the limiting baffles being lower than the upper end of the first slide rails; wherein at least one first roller is driven by a first driving member.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating planting tower further includes a harvesting platform, with multiple third rollers on both sides of the harvesting platform. The overhead track also includes two parallel third slide rails, with the third rollers rolling in cooperation with the corresponding third slide rails. The harvesting platform has multiple hooks on the side facing the tower body, and the bottom of the tower body has a hooking part on the side facing the harvesting platform, with the hooks hooking onto the hooking part.

[0012] Preferably, the overhead track further includes two parallel second slide rails, the second traveling component includes two sliding frames respectively disposed on the two second slide rails, the sliding frames are driven by a second driving member to move along the second slide rails, and the spraying mechanism further includes a mounting rod disposed between the two sliding frames, the mounting rod is provided with a plurality of spray heads, and the spray heads are connected to a water supply pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the second driving component includes a steel rope and a plurality of pulleys. Each of the second slide rails has two pulleys at one end and one pulley at the other end. The steel rope is connected between the plurality of pulleys, and at least one of the pulleys is driven by a second motor to drive the steel rope to move. The steel rope is fixedly connected to two sliding frames. The sliding frame is provided with a second roller, which rolls in cooperation with the corresponding second slide rail.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides an elevated rotating planting tower, which, compared with the prior art, has at least the following technical effects: 1. By erecting an elevated track and installing the rotating planting tower on the elevated track, the space below the rotating planting tower can be utilized, and the planting tower can be driven to move by a first walking component, ensuring relatively uniform light exposure in all positions of the space below the planting tower, and a walking sprinkler mechanism to irrigate the space below the planting tower. 2. The rotating planting tower has a circulation drive component to drive the planting troughs to move cyclically, ensuring uniform light exposure in each planting trough. 3. The circulation drive component is a combination of sprockets and chains, facilitating the connection and installation of planting troughs. 4. The hanging point is a connecting column, and connecting blocks are provided at both ends of the planting trough. The connecting blocks have connecting holes, allowing the planting trough to rotate relative to the connecting column, that is, during the rotation of the chain, the planting trough can rotate relative to the chain to maintain a horizontal state. 5. A harvesting platform is installed on one side of the planting tower for easy assembly. During installation, both can be mounted separately on the overhead track, reducing construction difficulty. Furthermore, the planting troughs of the planting tower can circulate and move, eliminating the need for bending over to rotate the tower, thus reducing labor intensity, increasing production efficiency, and saving manpower. 6. A sprinkler mechanism is included. Driven by a second traveling component, the sprinkler mechanism moves along a second slide rail on the overhead track, allowing it to move independently relative to the rotating planting tower and freely irrigate the land below the track without interference from the tower. 7. A steel cable and two pulleys at one end of each second slide rail, with one pulley at the other end, enable a second motor to drive the sliding frames on both sides to move synchronously and in the same direction. This simplifies the structure of the second traveling component. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an elevated rotating planting tower according to this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing a partial connection between the overhead track and the spraying mechanism of an overhead rotating planting tower according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle.

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point C.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating planting tower of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of point D.

[0022] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of point F in the middle.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Overhead track; 11. First slide rail; 12. Second slide rail; 13. Third slide rail; 2. Planting tower; 21. First walking assembly; 22. Tower body; 23. Circulation drive assembly; 231. Sprocket; 232. Chain; 233. First drive component; 234. Tension spring; 24. Planting trough; 241. Connecting column; 242. Connecting block; 25. Irrigation nozzle; 26. Harvesting platform; 261. Hook; 3. Sprinkler mechanism; 31. Second walking assembly; 311. Sliding frame; 312. Steel rope; 314. Pulley; 32. Mounting rod; 33. Sprinkler head. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 8 An elevated rotating planting tower includes an elevated track 1 erected above the ground. At least one rotating planting tower 2 is mounted on the elevated track 1. Each rotating planting tower 2 is equipped with a first traveling component 21 for driving it to move along the elevated track 1. A spraying mechanism 3 is also mounted on the elevated track 1, and the spraying mechanism 3 is equipped with a second traveling component 31 for driving it to move along the elevated track 1. By erecting the elevated track 1 and mounting the planting towers 2 on it, the space beneath the planting towers 2 can be utilized. The movement of the planting towers 2 via the first traveling component 21 ensures relatively even sunlight exposure throughout the space beneath them, and the traveling spraying mechanism 3 irrigates the space below the planting towers 2. The number of rotating planting towers 2 can be flexibly adjusted according to production needs.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 6 to 8 Preferably, the rotating planting tower 2 includes a tower body 22 and a circulation drive assembly 23 disposed on the tower body 22. The circulation drive assembly 23 is connected to a plurality of planting troughs 24, and the first walking assembly 21 is installed in the tower body 22. The rotating planting tower 2 has the circulation drive assembly 23 driving the planting troughs 24 to move cyclically, ensuring that each planting trough 24 receives uniform light.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 6 to 8 Preferably, the circulating drive assembly 23 includes a plurality of sprockets 231 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the tower body 22. A chain 232 is installed between the sprockets 231 on each side to allow the chain 232 to move cyclically. Multiple hanging points are spaced apart on both sides of the chain 232, and a planting trough 24 is arranged between hanging points at the same height on two chains 232. The sprockets 231 are driven to rotate by a first drive member 233. The circulating drive assembly 23 is a combination of sprockets 231 and chains 232, which facilitates the connection and installation of the planting trough 24.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 6 to 8 Preferably, the hanging point is a connecting post 241 fixed to the chain 232, and both ends of the planting trough 24 are provided with connecting blocks 242. Each connecting block 242 has a connecting hole, through which the corresponding connecting post 241 is inserted. The hanging point is the connecting post 241, and the connecting blocks 242 at both ends of the planting trough 24, with connecting holes in each block, allows the planting trough 24 to rotate relative to the connecting post 241. This means that as the chain 232 rotates, the planting trough 24 can rotate relative to the chain 232 and maintain a horizontal state.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 6 to 8 Preferably, the first driving component 233 includes a first motor and a transmission shaft. The transmission shaft is connected to the output shaft of the first motor, and first transmission wheels are respectively provided at both ends of the transmission shaft. A second transmission wheel is coaxially fixedly connected to one of the sprockets 231 on each side of the tower body 22. A transmission chain is provided between the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel on the same side to transmit the power of the first motor to the sprocket 231. This facilitates the synchronous movement of the chains 232 on both sides, thereby keeping the planting trough 24 horizontal during movement. The sprocket 231 on each side that is not coaxial with the second transmission wheel is mounted on the guide frame of the tower body 22. The sprocket 231 can slide along the guide frame. The shaft of the sprocket 231 is also connected to a tension spring 234. The other end of the tension spring 234 is fixed to the tower body 22. The force of the tension spring 234 can ensure that the chain 232 remains taut.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 6 to 8 Preferably, the irrigation nozzle 25 is positioned inside the tower body 22, avoiding the movement path of the planting trough 24, and the movement path of the planting trough 24 passes directly below the irrigation nozzle 25. This prevents the irrigation nozzle 25 from interfering with the movement of the planting trough 24.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 6 to 8 Preferably, the first walking component 21 includes a plurality of first rollers arranged on both sides of the bottom of the tower body 22. The circumferential surface of the first rollers has a groove. The overhead track 1 includes two parallel first slide rails 11. The top shape of the first slide rail 11 matches the shape of the groove. The first slide rail 11 is embedded in the groove of the corresponding pulley 314. Limiting baffles are respectively provided on both sides of the bottom of the tower body 22. The lower end of the limiting baffle is lower than the upper end of the first slide rail 11. At least one of the first rollers is driven by a first driving member 233. The first roller of the first walking component 21 can also be driven by the first driving component 233. The second transmission wheel of the first driving component 233 is coaxially provided in two parts, one for receiving the output torque of the first motor and the other for transmitting the torque to the first pulley 314. The first roller is coaxially connected to the third transmission wheel. The second transmission wheel and the third transmission wheel are also driven by the chain 232. When the planting trough 24 moves in a cycle, the rotating planting tower 2 can also move synchronously. Of course, a clutch can be provided between the third transmission wheel and the first roller so that the rotating planting tower 2 can be rotated without moving the planting trough 24 in a cycle.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figures 6 to 8 Preferably, the rotating planting tower 2 further includes a harvesting platform 26, with multiple third rollers on both sides of the harvesting platform 26. The overhead track 1 also includes two parallel third slide rails 13, with the third rollers rollingly engaging with the corresponding third slide rails 13. Multiple hooks 261 are provided on the side of the harvesting platform 26 facing the tower body 22, and a hooking part is provided on the bottom of the tower body 22 facing the harvesting platform 26, with the hooks 261 hooking onto the hooking part. The two third slide rails 13 are located inside the two first slide rails 11, and the harvesting platform 26 is connected to one side of the planting tower 2. The two can be connected or separated via the hooks 261, facilitating production and assembly. During installation, both can be installed separately on the overhead track 1, reducing construction difficulty. Furthermore, the planting trough 24 of the planting tower 2 can move cyclically, eliminating the need for bending over to work on the rotating planting tower 2, reducing labor intensity, increasing production efficiency, and achieving the goal of saving manpower.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 5Preferably, the overhead track 1 further includes two parallel second slide rails 12. The second traveling assembly 31 includes two sliding frames 311 respectively mounted on the two second slide rails 12. The sliding frames 311 are driven by a second driving member to move along the second slide rails 12. The spraying mechanism 3 further includes a mounting rod 32 disposed between the two sliding frames 311. The mounting rod 32 is provided with a plurality of spray heads 33, and the spray heads 33 are connected to a water supply pipe. The spraying mechanism 3 is provided, and the spraying mechanism 3 is driven by the second traveling assembly 31 to move along the second slide rails 12 of the overhead track 1, so that the spraying mechanism 3 can move independently relative to the rotating planting tower 2, freely irrigating the land below the overhead track 1 without interference from the rotating planting tower 2.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 5 Preferably, the second driving component includes a steel rope 312 and a plurality of pulleys 314. Each second slide rail 12 has two pulleys 314 at one end and one pulley 314 at the other end. The steel rope 312 is connected between the plurality of pulleys 314, and at least one of the pulleys 314 is driven by a second motor to drive the steel rope 312 to move. The steel rope 312 is fixedly connected to two sliding frames 311. The sliding frame 311 is provided with a second roller, which rolls in cooperation with the corresponding second slide rail 12. By using a single steel rope 312 and two pulleys 314 at one end of each second slide rail 12 and one pulley 314 at the other end of each second slide rail 12, the sliding frames 311 on both sides can be driven by a second motor to move synchronously and in the same direction, making the structure of the second walking component 31 simpler. A steel cable is wound around multiple pulleys 314, forming a U-shaped structure with a total of six pulleys 314. The steel cable 312 is led out from the sliding frame 311 on one side of the second slide rail 12, passes through the pulley 314 on the other side, then passes through the pulley 314 on the outer side of the other end of the second slide rail 12; then it passes through the pulley 314 on the inner side of the other end of the second slide rail 12, then through the upper sliding frame 311 of the other side of the second slide rail 12, then through the pulley 314 at one end of the second slide rail 12 on that side, then through the pulley 314 on the outer side of the other end of the second slide rail 12 (installed at a lower height); then through the pulley 314 on the inner side of the other end of the second slide rail 12 on one side (installed at a lower height), and then back onto the sliding frame 311. This allows one steel cable 312 to drive two sliding frames 311 to move synchronously. The installation height of the second slide rail 12 is lower than that of the first slide rail 11, and the two second slide rails 12 are positioned between the two first slide rails 11. The water supply for both the sprinkler heads and irrigation nozzles is based on existing, mature technologies and will not be described in detail.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0036] In use, the first motor drives the transmission shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the first transmission wheel to rotate. The first transmission wheel drives the second transmission wheel to rotate via the transmission chain, which in turn drives the sprocket 231 coaxial with it to rotate, which in turn drives the chain 232 to rotate, thereby driving the planting trough 24 hanging between the two chains 232 to move cyclically around the tower body 22. At the same time, the second transmission wheel drives the third transmission wheel to rotate, which in turn drives the first roller of the first walking component 21 to rotate, thereby driving the tower body 22 to move along the first slide rail 11. By controlling the rotation direction of the first motor, the planting trough 24 and the tower body 22 can be controlled to move in opposite directions, ensuring that all planting troughs 24 are evenly illuminated, while the tower body 22 of the planting tower 2 will not always block a piece of land below, so that all plots below the overhead track 1 are evenly illuminated. The harvesting platform 26 is not powered, and is connected to the hook part of the tower body 22 via the hook 261, so that the harvesting platform 26 can move with the planting tower 2, making it convenient for people to harvest fruits and vegetables from the planting troughs 24. When it is necessary to irrigate the land below the processing track, the second drive motor works to drive the pulley 314 to rotate and drive the steel rope 312 to move, which in turn drives the sliding frame 311, which is fixedly connected to the steel rope 312, to move along the second slide rail 12. This causes the mounting rod 32 to move and drive the nozzle to move. The water supply pipe connected to the nozzle supplies water to the space below the overhead track 1 for irrigation. The second drive motor can move in the opposite direction to drive the sliding frame 311 to move in the opposite direction.

[0037] Several points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connection, or internal connection between two components, or direct connection. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationship. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0038] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0039] Finally, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions that fall within the scope of the present utility model are protected by the present utility model.

[0040] It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principles of this utility model should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An overhead rotary grow tower, characterized by: The application relates to an overhead track erected on the ground, at least one rotating planting tower is installed on the overhead track, the rotating planting tower is provided with a first walking assembly for driving the rotating planting tower to move along the overhead track, and a spraying mechanism is also installed on the overhead track, the spraying mechanism is provided with a second walking assembly for driving the spraying mechanism to move along the overhead track.

2. The overhead rotating tower as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The rotating planting tower comprises a tower body and a circulating driving assembly arranged on the tower body, a plurality of planting grooves are connected to the circulating driving assembly, and the first walking assembly is arranged in the tower body.

3. The overhead rotating tower as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The circulating driving assembly comprises a plurality of chain wheels symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the tower body, a chain is arranged between the chain wheels on each side to enable the chain to move in a circulating mode, a plurality of hanging points are arranged on the chains on the two sides at intervals, and a planting groove is arranged between the hanging points at the same height position of the two chains; and the chain wheels are driven to rotate by a first driving member.

4. The overhead rotating tower as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The hanging points are connecting columns fixed on the chain, and connecting blocks are arranged at the two ends of the planting groove; connecting holes are formed in the connecting blocks, and corresponding connecting columns are inserted into the connecting holes.

5. The overhead rotating tower as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The first driving member comprises a first motor and a transmission shaft, the transmission shaft is connected with the output shaft of the first motor, first transmission wheels are arranged at the two ends of the transmission shaft respectively, one chain wheel on each side of the tower body is coaxially fixedly connected with a second transmission wheel, and a transmission chain is arranged between the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel on the same side to transmit the power of the first motor to the chain wheel.

6. The overhead rotating tower as claimed in claim 2, wherein: Irrigation nozzles are arranged at positions avoiding the moving path of the planting grooves in the tower body, and the moving path of the planting grooves passes through the position directly below the irrigation nozzles.

7. The overhead rotating tower as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The first walking assembly comprises a plurality of first rollers arranged at the two sides of the bottom of the tower body, the circumferential surface of the first roller is provided with a groove, the overhead track comprises two first sliding rails parallel to each other, the top of the first sliding rail is matched with the shape of the groove, and the first sliding rail is arranged in the groove of the corresponding side; limiting baffles are arranged at the two sides of the bottom of the tower body, the height of the lower end of the limiting baffle is lower than the height of the upper end of the first sliding rail; and at least one first roller is driven by a first driving member.

8. The overhead rotating tower as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The rotating planting tower further comprises a picking table, a plurality of third rollers are arranged at the two sides of the picking table respectively, the overhead track further comprises two parallel third sliding rails, the third rollers are in rolling cooperation with the third sliding rails on the corresponding sides respectively, a plurality of hooks are arranged on the side of the picking table facing the tower body, a hooking part is arranged on the side of the bottom of the tower body facing the picking table, and the hooks are hooked on the hooking part.

9. The overhead rotating tower as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The overhead track further comprises two parallel second sliding rails, the second walking assembly comprises two sliding frames arranged on the two second sliding rails respectively, the sliding frames are driven to move along the second sliding rails by a second driving member, the spraying mechanism further comprises a mounting rod arranged between the two sliding frames, a plurality of spraying heads are arranged on the mounting rod, and the spraying heads are connected with water supply pipelines.

10. The overhead rotating tower as claimed in claim 9, wherein: The second driving member comprises a steel rope and a plurality of pulleys, one end of each of the second slide rails is provided with two pulleys, the other end of each of the second slide rails is provided with one pulley, the steel rope is connected between the plurality of pulleys, and at least one of the pulleys is driven by a second motor to drive the steel rope to move, and the steel rope is fixedly connected with the two sliding frames; the sliding frames are provided with second rollers which rollingly cooperate with the corresponding second slide rails.

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