Seedling substrate filling device

Abstract

The utility model provides a seedling substrate filling device. The seedling substrate filling device comprises an automatic seedling tray separating device, a feeding structure and a transmission device, the seedling tray automatic separating device comprises a seedling tray filling bin and a support which is arranged below the seedling tray filling bin and erected at the front end of the transmission device, and a tray feeding opening is formed in the bottom of the seedling tray filling bin; the seedling tray filling bin internally comprises a pot frame assembly used for storing a plurality of seedling filling pots and an automatic pot conveying assembly arranged below the pot frame assembly and used for separating the seedling filling pots one by one, a tray containing opening with the adjustable size is formed in the support, and the tray containing opening right faces the tray conveying opening. The feeding structure is arranged above the transmission device and comprises a funnel; the transmission device comprises a conveying belt and a weighing sensor arranged on the conveying belt. By arranging the seedling tray automatic separation device, the feeding structure and the transmission device, automatic separation and continuous filling operation of the seedling filling pots can be achieved, efficiency is high, the application range is wide, and the automatic seedling filling pot filling machine can adapt to the seedling filling pots of different lengths by arranging the support.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural and forestry machinery and facilities technology, and more specifically, to a seedling substrate filling device. Background Technology

[0002] In automated agricultural planting, seedling tray raising is a crucial step. Generally, substrate is filled into the seedling trays before sowing or transplanting. Currently, the substrate filling process for seedling trays is done manually by workers. This is a very labor-intensive task in an automated planting line, requiring many workers. Furthermore, manual operation is inefficient, results in uneven substrate filling, and workers have health problems due to prolonged periods of repetitive movements. Additionally, after one filling device is full, another must be manually added. This method cannot accurately determine the amount of substrate to fill and cannot automatically add the trays. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a seedling substrate filling device.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows:

[0005] A seedling substrate filling device includes an automatic seedling tray separation device, a feeding structure, and a transmission device;

[0006] The automatic seedling tray separation device includes a seedling tray filling chamber and a support frame located below the seedling tray filling chamber and mounted on the front end of the transmission device. The bottom of the seedling tray filling chamber is provided with a tray delivery port. The seedling tray filling chamber includes a pot rack assembly for storing several seedling filling pots and an automatic pot delivery assembly located below the pot rack assembly to separate the seedling filling pots one by one. The support frame forms an adjustable tray placement opening, which is directly opposite the tray delivery port. The feeding structure is located above the transmission device and includes a funnel with a feeding inlet. The transmission device includes a conveyor belt and a weighing sensor mounted on the conveyor belt.

[0007] In some embodiments, the pot holder assembly includes a cylindrical body and a pot holder movably disposed within the cylindrical body for placing seedling filling trays. The outer peripheral wall of the pot holder has a plurality of compartments, and an opening is provided directly below the cylindrical body. The automatic pot delivery assembly includes a telescopic rod disposed above the delivery port and a delivery guide disposed below the delivery port, with the delivery guide facing the delivery port.

[0008] In some embodiments, the telescopic rods include two, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the tray delivery opening and extend to the bottom of the pot holder and are directly opposite the opening. The minimum interval between the two telescopic rods is greater than the maximum diameter of the seedling filling pot. The two telescopic rods are inclined and their inclination angle is adapted to the size of the seedling filling pot.

[0009] In some embodiments, the opening is provided with a self-moving door that can fit tightly against the opening.

[0010] In some embodiments, a starting position sensor and an ending position sensor are respectively installed at the bottom and top of the compartment.

[0011] In some embodiments, the support includes four pillars, a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a third connecting plate, and a fourth connecting plate. The four pillars are connected in pairs to the first connecting plate, the second connecting plate, the third connecting plate, and the fourth connecting plate, and the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are arranged parallel to the conveyor belt.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are detachably disposed. The first connecting plate includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. A first groove is formed at the end of the first connecting rod away from the support column. A plurality of first mounting slots are provided on the first groove. A second groove is formed at the end of the second connecting rod away from the support column. A plurality of first protrusions are provided in the second groove corresponding to the plurality of first mounting slots. A first fixing rod is provided on the bottom wall of the end of the second connecting rod away from the support column.

[0013] The second connecting plate includes a third connecting rod and a fourth connecting rod. The end of the third connecting rod away from the support column has a third groove, and the third groove is provided with a plurality of second mounting slots. The end of the fourth connecting rod away from the support column has a fourth groove, and the fourth groove is provided with a plurality of second protrusions corresponding to the plurality of second mounting slots. A second fixing rod is provided on the bottom wall of the end of the fourth connecting rod away from the support column.

[0014] In some embodiments, the third connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate are each provided with a buffer plate on their sidewalls to allow the seedling filling pot to fall smoothly onto the conveyor belt, and the buffer plate is inclined outward.

[0015] In some embodiments, the system further includes a leveling structure and a matrix collection box, wherein the leveling structure is disposed at the rear end of the feeding structure and the matrix collection box is disposed at one end of the conveyor belt and located behind the leveling structure.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This invention enables automatic separation and continuous filling of seedling trays by setting up an automatic seedling tray separation device, a feeding structure, and a transmission device. It is highly efficient and has a wide range of applications. The support can accommodate seedling trays of different lengths, and the weighing sensor on the conveyor belt can accurately fill the seedling trays. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the seedling substrate filling device in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the seedling tray filling chamber.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bracket shown;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a partially exploded structure of the support. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Figures 1 to 4 This illustration shows a seedling substrate filling device according to some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, the seedling substrate filling device may include an automatic seedling tray separation device 1, a feeding structure 2, and a transmission device 3. The automatic seedling tray separation device 1 includes a seedling tray filling chamber 10 and a support 20 disposed below the seedling tray filling chamber 10 and mounted at the front end of the transmission device 3. The bottom of the seedling tray filling chamber 10 is provided with a tray feeding port 101. The seedling tray filling chamber 10 includes a pot rack assembly 11 for storing several seedling filling pots and an automatic pot feeding assembly 12 disposed below the pot rack assembly 11 to separate the seedling filling pots one by one. An openable door 100 is provided above the seedling tray filling chamber 10 for placing and removing seedling filling trays. The two ends of the seedling tray filling chamber 10 are connected by fixing plates and fixed above the support 20 by two support rods.

[0025] like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the pot holder assembly 11 may include a cylindrical body 111 and a pot holder 112 movably disposed within the cylindrical body 111 for placing seedling filling trays. The pot holder 112 can be controlled to rotate within the cylindrical body 111. Several compartments 113 are distributed on the outer peripheral wall of the pot holder 112. An opening 114 is provided directly below the cylindrical body 111, and a self-moving door 115 that can tightly fit with the opening 114 is provided for removing the seedling filling trays from the pot holder 112. Specifically, the compartments 113 are formed by arc-shaped partitions. A start position sensor and an end position sensor are respectively installed at the bottom and top of the compartments 113 to detect the storage status of the seedling filling trays within the compartments 113 based on the sensor signals. If both the start position sensor and the end position sensor have signals, the storage status is full; if neither has a signal, the storage status is empty. In some embodiments, the shape and size of the pot holder 112 and the partition 113 may be set differently according to the shape and size of the seedling filling tray.

[0026] The automatic tray delivery assembly 12 includes a telescopic rod 121 positioned above the tray delivery opening 101 and a tray delivery guide 122 positioned below the tray delivery opening 101, with the guide 122 directly facing the tray opening 200. Two telescopic rods 121 are respectively positioned at both ends of the tray delivery opening 101, extending to the bottom of the tray holder 112 and directly facing the opening 114. The minimum interval between the two telescopic rods 121 is greater than the maximum diameter of the seedling filling tray. The two telescopic rods 121 are inclined, with the inclination angle adapted to the size of the seedling filling tray to ensure that the seedling filling tray does not fall and can be separated into individual trays. The tray delivery guide 122 allows the seedling filling tray to fall smoothly onto the tray opening 200, improving the efficiency of tray delivery. The diameter of the tray delivery opening 101 is greater than the maximum diameter of the seedling filling tray. The width of the tray opening 200 is greater than the maximum diameter of the seedling filling tray.

[0027] The support 20 has an adjustable tray opening 200, which is directly opposite the tray feeding opening 101; the feeding structure 2 is located above the transmission device 3 and includes a funnel 202 with a feed inlet 201; the transmission device 3 includes a conveyor belt 31 and a weighing sensor mounted on the conveyor belt 31.

[0028] In some embodiments, the support frame 20 may include four pillars 21, a first connecting plate 22, a second connecting plate 23, a third connecting plate 24, and a fourth connecting plate 25. The four pillars 21 are connected to the first connecting plate 22, the second connecting plate 23, the third connecting plate 24, and the fourth connecting plate 25 in pairs, and the first connecting plate 22 and the second connecting plate 23 are arranged parallel to the conveyor belt 31.

[0029] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4In some embodiments, the first connecting plate 22 and the second connecting plate 23 are detachably disposed. The first connecting plate 22 includes a first connecting rod 221 and a second connecting rod 222. A first groove 2211 is formed at the end of the first connecting rod 221 away from the support column 21. A plurality of first mounting grooves 2212 are provided on the first groove 2211. A second groove 2221 is formed at the end of the second connecting rod 222 away from the support column 21. A plurality of first protrusions 2222 are provided in the second groove 2221, corresponding to the plurality of first mounting grooves 2212. A first fixing rod 2223 is provided on the bottom wall of the end of the second connecting rod 222 away from the support column 21. The second connecting plate 23 includes a third connecting rod 231 and a fourth connecting rod 232. The end of the third connecting rod 231 furthest from the support column 21 has a third groove 2311 with several second mounting slots 2312. The end of the fourth connecting rod 232 furthest from the support column 21 has a fourth groove 2321 with several second protrusions 2322 corresponding to the second mounting slots 2312. A second fixing rod 2323 is provided on the bottom wall of the end of the fourth connecting rod 232 furthest from the support column 21. The arrangement of the first connecting plate 22 and the second connecting plate 23 allows the bracket 20 to form an adjustable tray opening 200 to accommodate seedling filling pots of different lengths. Simultaneously, the dimensions of the tray delivery opening 101 and the opening 114 also need to be appropriately adjusted according to the different lengths of seedling filling pots, and both must match the dimensions of the tray opening 200. Both the third connecting plate 24 and the fourth connecting plate 25 are provided with buffer plates 26 on their side walls to ensure that the seedling filling trays fall smoothly onto the conveyor belt 31. The buffer plates 26 are inclined outwards so that the seedling filling trays can fall gently onto the conveyor belt 31 along the buffer plates 26.

[0030] The funnel 202 of the feeding structure 2 is connected to the feed inlet 201. An electric valve is also installed on the funnel 202. First connecting rods 204 are connected to both ends of the funnel 202. One end of each connecting rod is connected to a first support column 203, which supports the funnel 202. A control console 7 is located at the right end of the first support column 203, used to control and adjust the entire device. The electric valve is electrically connected to the control console 7. When filling the substrate, the substrate is poured into the funnel 202, and the electric valve is opened by controlling the control console 7, allowing the substrate to fall into the seedling filling tray through the feed inlet 201. A frame 9 is installed at the bottom of the control console 7 to support it. A display screen 8 is connected to the top rear end of the control console 7, and the display screen 8 is set at a 90° angle to the control console 7. The display screen 8 displays various data of the entire device. A start position sensor and an end position sensor are electrically connected to the control console 7. The pot holder 112 is electrically connected to the control console 7.

[0031] A position sensor is installed at the middle position of the conveyor belt 31. Based on the sensor's signal, the seedling filling trays are moved to the feeding structure 2. Furthermore, a weighing sensor is installed at the middle position of the conveyor belt 31 to read the weight of the seedling filling trays, thus enabling precise filling of the trays. A motor is also installed on the conveyor belt 31, and the motor is electrically connected to the control console 7.

[0032] In some embodiments, the seedling substrate filling device further includes a leveling structure 4 and a substrate collection box 5. The leveling structure 4 is located at the rear end of the feeding structure 2. The leveling structure 4 includes two fixed frames 41 located on both sides of the conveyor belt 31, and scrapers 42 connected to the two fixed frames 41. The height between the scrapers 42 and the conveyor belt 31 is equal to the height of the seedling filling tray. The scrapers 42 are used to level the substrate on the seedling filling tray. The substrate collection box 5 is located at one end of the conveyor belt 31 and behind the leveling structure 4. The substrate collection box 5 is used to collect the substrate on the conveyor belt 31. Support rods 32 are provided at both the front and rear ends of the conveyor belt 31, and the support rods 32 are arranged in parallel. The support rods 32 are used to support the conveyor belt 31.

[0033] Working principle: Open the hinged door 100 above the seedling tray filling chamber 10, manually place the seedling filling pots into the pot rack 112 with the bottom facing inwards, and display the storage status of each compartment 11 of the pot rack 112 on the display screen 8. The storage status includes: fully full, half full, and fully empty. Select the seedling filling tray in the compartment 113 to be transferred. Rotate the center of the selected compartment 113 to be conveyed directly downwards, aligning it with the tray delivery port 101. Open the self-moving door 115, which tightly fits the tray holder 112 and the opening 114, allowing the seedling filling tray to fall onto the telescopic rod 121. Then, the seedling filling tray passes through the tray delivery port 101 and smoothly falls onto the tray placement port 200 along the tray delivery guide tube 122. Finally, the seedling filling tray smoothly falls onto the conveyor belt 122 along the buffer plate 26. Control the motor to start the conveyor belt 31 via the control console 7. Use the position sensor to know the position of the seedling filling tray. When the seedling filling tray is conveyed directly below the funnel, pour the substrate into the funnel 202 and let it fall into the seedling filling tray through the feed port 201 to fill the seedling filling tray with substrate. The operation is convenient and the work efficiency is fast. The seedling filling tray is driven to the scraper 42, which smooths the substrate on the seedling filling tray. Finally, the substrate falling onto the conveyor belt 31 falls into the substrate collection box 5 for collection, which ensures the ground environment and makes cleaning and collection more convenient, which is beneficial to practical use.

[0034] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model patent. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model should fall within the coverage of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A nursery substrate filling apparatus, characterized by, The device comprises a seedling tray automatic separating device (1), a feeding structure (2), and a transmission device (3). The seedling tray automatic separating device (1) comprises a seedling tray filling bin (10) and a support (20) arranged below the seedling tray filling bin (10) and erected at the front end of the transmission device (3), and the bottom of the seedling tray filling bin (10) is provided with a tray feeding port (101); the seedling tray filling bin (10) comprises a pot rack assembly (11) for storing a plurality of seedling filling pots and an automatic pot feeding assembly (12) arranged below the pot rack assembly (11) for separating the seedling filling pots one by one, the support (20) is formed with a tray placing port (200) with adjustable size, and the tray placing port (200) is opposite to the tray feeding port (101); the feeding structure (2) is arranged above the transmission device (3) and comprises a funnel (202) with a feeding port (201); the transmission device (3) comprises a conveying belt (31) and a weighing sensor arranged on the conveying belt (31).

2. The nursery media filling apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The pot rack assembly (11) comprises a cylinder (111) and a pot placing rack (112) movably arranged in the cylinder (111) for placing the seedling filling tray, a plurality of partition compartments (113) are distributed on the outer peripheral wall surface of the pot placing rack (112), and an opening (114) is left below the cylinder (111); the automatic pot feeding assembly (12) comprises a telescopic rod (121) arranged above the tray feeding port (101) and a tray feeding guide pipe (122) arranged below the tray feeding port (101), and the tray feeding guide pipe (122) is opposite to the tray placing port (200).

3. A nursery substrate filling apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The telescopic rod (121) comprises two telescopic rods (121) arranged at the two ends of the tray feeding port (101) respectively and extending to the bottom of the pot placing rack (112) and opposite to the opening (114), the minimum interval of the two telescopic rods (121) is greater than the maximum diameter of the seedling filling pot, and the two telescopic rods (121) are arranged obliquely, and the oblique angle is matched with the size of the seedling filling pot.

4. The nursery media filling apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The opening (114) is provided with a self-moving door (115) which can tightly fit the opening (114).

5. The nursery media filling apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The bottom and top of the partition compartment (113) are respectively provided with a start position sensor and an end position sensor.

6. The nursery media filling apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The support (20) comprises four support columns (21), a first connecting plate (22), a second connecting plate (23), a third connecting plate (24), and a fourth connecting plate (25), the four support columns (21) are connected with the first connecting plate (22), the second connecting plate (23), the third connecting plate (24), and the fourth connecting plate (25) two by two, and the first connecting plate (22) and the second connecting plate (23) are arranged in parallel with the conveying belt (31).

7. A nursery substrate filling apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The first connecting plate (22) and the second connecting plate (23) are detachably arranged, the first connecting plate (22) comprises a first connecting rod (221) and a second connecting rod (222), one end of the first connecting rod (221) away from the support (21) is formed with a first groove (2211), a plurality of first mounting grooves (2212) are arranged on the first groove (2211), one end of the second connecting rod (222) away from the support (21) is formed with a second groove (2221), the second groove (2221) is provided with a plurality of first protrusions (2222) corresponding to the plurality of first mounting grooves (2212), and a first fixing rod (2223) is arranged on the bottom wall of one end of the second connecting rod (222) away from the support (21); The second connecting plate (23) comprises a third connecting rod (231) and a fourth connecting rod (232), one end of the third connecting rod (231) away from the support (21) is formed with a third groove (2311), a plurality of second mounting grooves (2312) are arranged on the third groove (2311), one end of the fourth connecting rod (232) away from the support (21) is formed with a fourth groove (2321), the fourth groove (2321) is provided with a plurality of second protrusions (2322) corresponding to the plurality of second mounting grooves (2312), and a second fixing rod (2323) is arranged on the bottom wall of one end of the fourth connecting rod (232) away from the support (21).

8. The nursery media filling apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The third connecting plate (24) and the fourth connecting plate (25) are provided with a buffer plate (26) on the side wall, which enables the seedling filling pot to stably fall on the conveying belt (31), and the buffer plate (26) is outwardly inclined.

9. The nursery media filling apparatus of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a scraping structure (4) and a substrate collection box (5), the scraping structure (4) is arranged at the rear end of the feeding structure (2), and the substrate collection box (5) is arranged at one end of the conveying belt (31) and located behind the scraping structure (4).

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