Hydroponic sowing, germination accelerating and film covering all-in-one machine for plant factory

By designing an integrated hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching machine that combines a negative pressure plate, a water spraying component, and a mulching component, the problem of cumbersome traditional hydroponic sowing has been solved. This machine achieves efficient integrated operation of automated seed sowing, watering, and mulching, meeting the automation needs of plant factories.

CN223829878UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27INST OF URBAN AGRI CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRI SCI
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Application Number
CN202520356118.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-03
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional hydroponic sowing, watering, and mulching methods are cumbersome and inefficient, requiring manual intervention and failing to meet the high-efficiency and automated requirements of plant factories.

Method used

Design a hydroponic sowing, germination and mulching integrated machine, which integrates negative pressure plate, water spraying component, mulching component and cutting component, to realize the integrated operation of automatic seed picking, watering and mulching. Through the coordinated work of the support body, conveyor belt and connecting seat, the sowing efficiency is improved.

Benefits of technology

It integrates automated seed sowing, watering, and mulching, simplifies the operation process, improves work efficiency, reduces manual intervention, and is suitable for efficient automated production in plant factories.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a hydroponic seeding, pregermination and film mulching all-in-one machine for plant factories, and relates to the technical field of planting equipment, the hydroponic seeding, pregermination and film mulching all-in-one machine comprises a supporting main body and a conveying belt, the supporting main body is fixedly provided with a connecting seat and a plurality of accommodating grooves for placing seeds, and the connecting seat is provided with a negative pressure plate capable of moving up and down and left and right; the negative pressure disc is located above the supporting main body, and suction nozzles are distributed on the negative pressure disc; a water spraying assembly is arranged on the side, close to the suction nozzle, of the negative pressure disc, the conveying belt is located under the connecting base, a film covering assembly and a cutting assembly are arranged between the conveying belt and the supporting body, and the conveying belt is used for conveying the hydroponic seedling raising disc. According to the utility model, seeds can be quickly put into the hydroponic seedling tray, then watering and film mulching are carried out, and the working efficiency can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of planting equipment technology, specifically to an integrated machine for hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching in plant factories. Background Technology

[0002] my country faces a shortage of arable land and insufficient reserve land resources. Meanwhile, environmental degradation and rising living standards suggest that the supply of fresh vegetables may fall short of demand in the future. The current boom in vertical agriculture, with advancements in hydroponics, rapid breeding, and agricultural automation, offers significant advantages in shortening plant growth cycles, increasing yields, and maintaining quality. The integration and updating of hydroponic technologies provides new possibilities for the future supply of vegetables to cities. Traditional hydroponic planting typically involves soaking a sponge, placing the seeds in the center, spraying water on the surface of the seed tray to keep it moist, and then shading the seeds until they sprout. Once the seeds reach seedling size, the sponge is removed, and the seeds are transplanted into planting baskets. The entire seedling process is cumbersome, with low efficiency in soaking and sowing, and requires manual labor for transplanting. While hydroponic plant factories also have specific seeders, their functions are limited, and they also require additional watering and shading.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching machine for plant factories to solve the problems of the current cumbersome and inefficient methods of hydroponic sowing, watering, and mulching. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an integrated machine for hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching in plant factories, which solves the problems of cumbersome and inefficient current methods of hydroponic sowing, watering, and mulching.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching machine for plant factories includes:

[0007] The support body has a connecting seat and multiple seed-holding slots fixedly mounted on it. The connecting seat is equipped with a pressure pump and a negative pressure plate that can move up, down, left, and right. The pressure pump and the negative pressure plate are connected by a pressure supply pipe. The negative pressure plate is located above the support body and has suction nozzles distributed on it. A water spraying assembly is provided on the side of the negative pressure plate near the suction nozzles.

[0008] A conveyor belt is located directly below the connecting seat. A film covering assembly and a cutting assembly are provided between the conveyor belt and the supporting body. The conveyor belt is used to transport hydroponic seedling trays.

[0009] Furthermore, the coating assembly includes a support plate, a roller, and a guide frame. The support plate is fixedly disposed between the support body and the conveyor belt, the roller is disposed on the support plate, and the guide frame is disposed on the conveyor belt, with a channel for the film to pass through.

[0010] Furthermore, the cutting assembly includes a cutter and two first cylinders, which are arranged in a mirror-symmetrical manner on the support plate, and the cutter is fixedly connected to the output end of the first cylinder.

[0011] Furthermore, the water spray assembly includes a water tank, a water pump, a water delivery pipe, and a water supply pipe. The water tank and water pump are mounted on a connecting seat, and the water supply pipe is movable up and down on a negative pressure plate. The input end of the water pump is connected to the water tank, one end of the water delivery pipe is connected to the output end of the water pump, and the other end is connected to the water supply pipe. Multiple water spray nozzles are distributed on the water supply pipe, and the water spray nozzles are located next to the suction nozzle.

[0012] Furthermore, the negative pressure plate is equipped with two telescopic cylinders, and the output end of the telescopic cylinders is connected to the water supply pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, a lead screw is rotatably mounted in the connecting seat, a drive motor is mounted on the connecting seat, the drive motor is connected to the end of the lead screw, a sliding block is movably mounted on the lead screw, a second cylinder is fixedly mounted on the sliding block, and the main shaft of the cylinder is connected to the negative pressure plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the receiving groove has a concave structure.

[0015] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] In practical use, seeds are placed in the receiving slot within the support body. Then, a negative pressure plate moves downwards, and a suction nozzle picks up the seeds. The negative pressure plate then moves above the conveyor belt and downwards, placing the seeds into a hydroponic seedling tray, which then moves upwards. A water spraying assembly waters the hydroponic seedling tray, followed by a film covering assembly to cover the tray. Finally, a cutting assembly cuts the film. This invention is convenient to operate and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0020] Markings and component names in the diagram:

[0021] 1-Support body, 2-Connecting seat, 3-Receiving tank, 4-Pressure pump, 5-Negative pressure plate, 6-Suction nozzle, 7-Conveyor belt, 8-Support plate, 9-Roller, 10-Guide frame, 11-Cutter, 12-First cylinder, 13-Water tank, 14-Water pump, 15-Telescopic cylinder, 16-Water supply pipe, 17-Spray nozzle, 18-Screw rod, 19-Drive motor, 20-Sliding block, 21-Second cylinder, 22-Hydrogen culture tray. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0024] This embodiment provides an integrated machine for hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching in plant factories, such as... Figures 1-3 As shown, it includes:

[0025] The support body 1 has a connecting seat 2 and multiple seed-holding slots 3 fixedly mounted on it. The connecting seat 2 is equipped with a pressure pump 4 and a negative pressure plate 5 that can move up, down, left, and right. The pressure pump 4 and the negative pressure plate 5 are connected by a pressure supply pipe. The negative pressure plate 5 is located above the support body 1. Suction nozzles 6 are distributed on the negative pressure plate 5. A water spraying component is provided on the side of the negative pressure plate 5 near the suction nozzles 6.

[0026] The conveyor belt 7 is located directly below the connecting seat 2. A film covering component and a cutting component are provided between the conveyor belt 7 and the supporting body 1. The conveyor belt is used to transport the hydroponic seedling tray 22.

[0027] In actual use, the seeds are placed in the receiving groove 3 in the support body 1. Then, the negative pressure plate 5 moves downward, and the suction nozzle 6 picks up the seeds. Next, the negative pressure plate 5 moves above the conveyor belt 7 and moves downward to place the seeds into the hydroponic seedling tray 22 and move upward. Then, the film covering assembly is used to cover the hydroponic seedling tray 22, and finally, the film is cut using the cutting assembly. This utility model is convenient to operate and can improve work efficiency.

[0028] A further optimization of the above embodiment is provided: the film-coating assembly includes a support plate 8, a roller 9, and a guide frame 10. The support plate 8 is fixedly disposed between the support body 1 and the conveyor belt 7. The roller 9 is disposed on the support plate 8, and the guide frame 10 is disposed on the conveyor belt 7. The guide frame 10 has a channel for the film to pass through. Specifically, the film is wrapped around the roller 9, and then the film is pulled by hand so that its free end passes through the channel in the guide frame 10. When it is necessary to coat the hydroponic seedling tray 22, its free end is pulled to wrap the film around the hydroponic seedling tray 22, and then the cutting assembly cuts it.

[0029] Further optimizing the above embodiment, the water spraying assembly includes a water tank 13, a water pump 14, a water delivery pipe, and a water supply pipe 16. The water tank 13 and the water pump 14 are mounted on the connecting seat 2, and the water supply pipe 16 is movable up and down on the negative pressure plate 5. The input end of the water pump 14 is connected to the water tank 13, one end of the water delivery pipe is connected to the output end of the water pump 14, and the other end is connected to the water supply pipe 16. Multiple spray nozzles 17 are distributed on the water supply pipe 16, and the spray nozzles 17 are located next to the suction nozzle 6. The water supply pipe 16 has a square frame structure and multiple parallel straight pipes. When the seeds in the suction nozzle 6 fall into the hydroponic seedling tray 22, the negative pressure plate 5 moves upward a certain distance, and then the water supply pipe 16 moves downward so that the outlet is located below the output end of the suction nozzle 6. Then the water pump 14 starts to work, transporting water from the water tank 13 into the water supply pipe 16, and then out of the spray nozzles 17 into the hydroponic seedling tray 22.

[0030] Furthermore, the negative pressure plate 5 is equipped with two telescopic cylinders 15, the output end of which is connected to the water supply pipe 16. When the telescopic cylinders 15 operate, they drive the water supply pipe 16 to move up and down.

[0031] A further optimization of the above embodiment is made: the cutting assembly includes a cutter 11 and two first cylinders 12, which are mirror-symmetrically arranged on the support plate 8. The cutter 11 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first cylinders 12. In actual operation, the water supply pipe moves downward to press the film, and then the first cylinders 12 work to drive the cutter 11 to reciprocate, thereby achieving the cutting of the film.

[0032] A further optimization of the above embodiment involves a lead screw 18 rotatably mounted in the connecting seat 2, a drive motor 19 mounted on the connecting seat 2, and the drive motor 19 connected to the end of the lead screw 18. A sliding block 20 is movably mounted on the lead screw 18, and a second cylinder 21 is fixedly mounted on the sliding block 20. The main shaft of the second cylinder 21 is connected to the negative pressure disk 5. Specifically, the drive motor 19 drives the lead screw 18 to rotate, thereby moving the sliding block 20 left and right, which in turn drives the negative pressure disk 5 to move. The second cylinder 21 operates, and its main shaft reciprocates up and down, thereby moving the negative pressure disk 5 up and down.

[0033] In a further optimization of the above embodiment, the bottom of the receiving groove 3 is concave. The concave structure ensures that the remaining seeds are located at the center of the bottom of the receiving groove 3, thus guaranteeing that all seeds in the receiving groove 3 can be sucked out by the suction nozzle 6.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching integrated machine for plant factories, characterized in that, include: A support body (1) is fixedly provided with a connecting seat (2) and a plurality of seed-holding slots (3). A pressure pump (4) and a negative pressure plate (5) that can move up, down, left, and right are provided on the connecting seat (2). The pressure pump (4) and the negative pressure plate (5) are connected by a pressure supply pipe. The negative pressure plate (5) is located above the support body (1). Suction nozzles (6) are distributed on the negative pressure plate (5). A water spraying assembly is provided on the side of the negative pressure plate (5) near the suction nozzles (6). The conveyor belt (7) is located directly below the connecting seat (2). A film covering assembly and a cutting assembly are provided between the conveyor belt (7) and the supporting body (1). The conveyor belt (7) is used to transport hydroponic seedling trays.

2. The integrated hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching machine for plant factories according to claim 1, characterized in that, The film coating assembly includes a support plate (8), a roller (9) and a guide frame (10). The support plate (8) is fixedly disposed between the support body (1) and the conveyor belt (7). The roller (9) is disposed on the support plate (8). The guide frame (10) is disposed on the conveyor belt (7). The guide frame (10) has a channel for the film to pass through.

3. The integrated hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching machine for plant factories according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cutting assembly includes a cutter (11) and two first cylinders (12). The two first cylinders (12) are arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner on the support plate (8). The cutter (11) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first cylinder (12).

4. The integrated hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching machine for plant factories according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water spray assembly includes a water tank (13), a water pump (14), a water delivery pipe, and a water supply pipe (16). The water tank (13) and the water pump (14) are mounted on a connecting seat (2). The water supply pipe (16) is movable up and down on a negative pressure plate (5). The input end of the water pump (14) is connected to the water tank (13). One end of the water delivery pipe is connected to the output end of the water pump (14), and the other end is connected to the water supply pipe (16). Multiple water nozzles (17) are distributed on the water supply pipe (16). The water nozzles (17) are located next to the suction nozzle (6).

5. The integrated hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching machine for plant factories according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two telescopic cylinders (15) are provided on the negative pressure plate (5), and the output end of the telescopic cylinder (15) is connected to the water supply pipe (16).

6. The integrated hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching machine for plant factories according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lead screw (18) is rotatably provided in the connecting seat (2). A drive motor (19) is provided on the connecting seat (2). The drive motor (19) is connected to the end of the lead screw (18). A sliding block (20) is movably provided on the lead screw (18). A second cylinder (21) is fixedly provided on the sliding block (20). The main shaft of the second cylinder (21) is connected to the negative pressure plate (5).

7. The integrated hydroponic sowing, germination, and mulching machine for plant factories according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the receiving groove (3) has a concave structure.