Movable spraying equipment suitable for vertical agriculture

By using mobile sprinkler systems combined with sensor monitoring and automatic control in vertical agriculture, the problems of water waste and labor dependence in traditional agriculture have been solved, achieving efficient and precise irrigation and nutrient supply, and improving plant growth quality and yield.

CN223913125UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17JIANGSU JINHANFANG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520584313.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional agriculture suffers from severe waste of irrigation water resources, high reliance on labor, low production efficiency, and difficulty in achieving precise and intelligent control.

Method used

The system employs mobile sprinkler equipment suitable for vertical agriculture, combined with sensors to monitor environmental parameters in real time. The controller analyzes the data and automatically controls the sprinkler equipment to ensure uniform water distribution and optimized sprinkler strategy.

Benefits of technology

It has improved water resource utilization, reduced labor costs, enhanced plant growth quality and yield, achieved efficient and precise irrigation and nutrient supply, and promoted the intelligent development of agriculture.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of agricultural planting, and discloses movable spraying equipment suitable for vertical agriculture, which comprises an integral rack, a planting platform is fixedly connected in the integral rack, a bearing bottom plate is fixedly connected at the bottom of the integral rack, and a nutrient solution preparation system is fixedly connected at the top of the bearing bottom plate. According to the utility model, the whole equipment is suitable for a modernized vertical farm with higher requirements on yield and quality, the sensors are used for monitoring environmental parameters in real time, including soil humidity, temperature, air humidity, illumination intensity and the like, and the sensors transmit data to the controller or the data processing center; the controller or the central processing unit analyzes collected data and judges whether spraying operation needs to be carried out or not, data processing comprises the steps that current environment parameters are compared with a set threshold value, spraying is needed if the humidity is lower than a set value, the energy degree is high, the self-adaptive capacity is high, and resource utilization is optimized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural planting technology, and in particular to a mobile spraying device suitable for vertical agriculture. Background Technology

[0002] This device can be applied to automated sprinkler systems in vertical agriculture, significantly improving resource utilization efficiency, environmental control precision, and plant growth. The system utilizes soil moisture, temperature, and light sensors to monitor environmental data in real time, enabling precise irrigation based on the actual needs of the crops.

[0003] Through intelligent control, over-irrigation and water waste are avoided, ensuring that every drop of water is used effectively. The system automatically starts and stops the sprinkler equipment according to set parameters and schedules, reducing manual operation time and labor costs. This automatic sprinkler system combines multiple technologies, using sensors to monitor various environmental parameters and automatically control the entire sprinkler system accordingly, enabling efficient and precise irrigation and nutrient supply. In terms of resource utilization efficiency, traditional agriculture suffers from severe water waste during irrigation. Automated sprinkler systems, through precise control, effectively reduce water waste and improve water utilization rates. By precisely controlling the spraying of nutrient solutions, they ensure crops receive balanced nutrition, reducing fertilizer waste and environmental pollution. In terms of production efficiency, optimized irrigation and nutrient supply significantly increase crop growth rate and yield. Automated sprinkler systems reduce reliance on manual labor, lower labor costs, and improve the automation level of agricultural production. The application of automated sprinkler systems promotes the development of modern agriculture towards intelligence and precision, fostering innovation and progress in agricultural technology. In the context of climate change, automated sprinkler systems are particularly important. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture.

[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: a mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture, comprising an integral frame, a planting platform fixedly connected inside the integral frame, a supporting base plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the integral frame, a nutrient solution preparation system fixedly connected to the top of the supporting base plate, a mobile sprinkler device slidably connected inside the integral frame, a central pipeline system fixedly connected to the bottom of the mobile sprinkler device, an observation glass plate fixedly connected inside the integral frame, a main control system fixedly connected to the surface of the observation glass plate, and a temperature and humidity monitoring system fixedly connected to the left end of the integral frame.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above solution, the number of planting platforms is set to several, and the several planting platforms are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the overall frame.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above solution, the number of nutrient solution preparation systems is set to two, and the two nutrient solution preparation systems are symmetrically distributed around the overall frame, and the nutrient solution preparation systems are located inside the overall frame.

[0008] Through the above technical solutions, the two nutrient solution preparation systems can increase the supply capacity and flexibility of nutrient solution. Nutrient solution is a key factor for plant growth in vertical agriculture; a stable nutrient solution supply ensures that plants on each planting platform receive sufficient nutrients, improving plant growth quality and yield.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above solution, the intermediate piping system is located inside the overall frame and inside the nutrient solution preparation system.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, the mobile sprinkler device that is slidably connected inside the overall frame, combined with the intermediate pipe system that is fixedly connected at the bottom, can carry out comprehensive spraying operations on the plants on the planting platform. The mobile sprinkler device can move within the overall frame, so that the spraying range covers all planting areas and avoids spraying dead corners.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above solution, an observation glass plate is provided at the right end of the temperature and humidity monitoring system. The number of observation glass plates is set to several, and the several observation glass plates are symmetrically distributed around the overall frame.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above solution, the temperature and humidity monitoring system is located at the left end of the overall frame, and the nutrient solution preparation system is located at the bottom of the planting platform.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] This invention is designed to be suitable for modern vertical farms with high requirements for yield and quality. It uses sensors to monitor environmental parameters in real time, including soil moisture, temperature, air humidity, and light intensity. The sensors transmit the data to a controller or data processing center. The controller or central processing unit analyzes the collected data to determine whether a spraying operation is needed. Data processing includes comparing the current environmental parameters with set thresholds. If the humidity is lower than the set value, spraying is required. It features high energy efficiency, strong adaptability, and optimized resource utilization.

[0015] This invention establishes a system that makes spraying decisions based on preset rules and real-time data. The system determines whether to turn the spraying equipment on or off as needed, and adjusts the spraying time and water volume. The controller sends commands to the actuators, such as solenoid valves or water pumps, to start or stop the spraying. The moving device moves the spray bar, and the nozzles spray according to the preset method and time to ensure uniform water distribution. After spraying, sensors continue to monitor environmental changes and provide feedback to the control system. If the spraying effect does not meet expectations, the control system makes further adjustments and optimizes the spraying strategy. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from below;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the observation glass plate of this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of key symbols:

[0021] 1. Overall frame; 2. Planting platform; 3. Nutrient solution preparation system; 4. Mobile sprinkler system; 5. Intermediate piping system; 6. Main control system; 7. Temperature and humidity monitoring system; 8. Observation glass plate; 9. Support base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0023] Example:

[0024] Please combine Figure 1-4This embodiment describes a mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture, comprising an overall frame 1, a planting platform 2 fixedly connected inside the overall frame 1, a supporting base plate 9 fixedly connected to the bottom of the overall frame 1, a nutrient solution preparation system 3 fixedly connected to the top of the supporting base plate 9, a mobile sprinkler device 4 slidably connected inside the overall frame 1, a central pipeline system 5 fixedly connected to the bottom of the mobile sprinkler device 4, an observation glass plate 8 fixedly connected inside the overall frame 1, a main control system 6 fixedly connected to the surface of the observation glass plate 8, and a temperature and humidity monitoring system 7 fixedly connected to the left end of the overall frame 1. This system is suitable for modern vertical farms with high requirements for yield and quality. Sensors monitor environmental parameters in real time, including soil moisture, temperature, air humidity, and light intensity. The sensors transmit data to a controller or data processing center. The controller or central processing unit analyzes the collected data to determine whether sprinkler operation is necessary. Data processing includes comparing the current environmental parameters with set thresholds; for example, if the humidity is lower than the set value, sprinkler operation is required. The system features high energy efficiency, strong adaptability, and optimized resource utilization.

[0025] The number of planting platforms 2 is set to several, and the several planting platforms 2 are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides with the overall frame 1 as the center.

[0026] The number of nutrient solution preparation systems 3 is set to two, and the two nutrient solution preparation systems 3 are symmetrically distributed with the overall frame 1 as the center. The nutrient solution preparation systems 3 are located inside the overall frame 1.

[0027] Two nutrient solution preparation systems 3 can increase the supply capacity and flexibility of nutrient solution. Nutrient solution is a key factor for plant growth in vertical agriculture. A stable nutrient solution supply can ensure that the plants on each planting platform 2 receive sufficient nutrients, thereby improving the growth quality and yield of the plants.

[0028] The intermediate piping system 5 is located inside the overall frame 1 and inside the nutrient solution preparation system 3. By setting the overall equipment according to preset rules and real-time data, the control system makes spraying decisions. The control system decides to turn the spraying equipment on or off as needed and adjusts the spraying time and water volume. The controller sends instructions to the actuator, such as a solenoid valve or water pump, to start or stop the spraying. The moving device drives the spray bar to move, and the nozzle sprays according to the preset method and time to ensure uniform water distribution. After spraying, the sensor continues to monitor environmental changes and feeds back to the control system. If the spraying effect does not meet expectations, the control system makes further adjustments and optimizes the spraying strategy.

[0029] The mobile spraying device 4, which is slidably connected inside the overall frame 1, combined with the intermediate pipe system 5 fixedly connected at its bottom, can perform comprehensive spraying operations on the plants on the planting platform 2. The mobile spraying device 4 can move within the overall frame 1, so that the spraying range covers all planting areas and avoids spraying dead corners.

[0030] The right end of the temperature and humidity monitoring system 7 is provided with an observation glass plate 8. The number of observation glass plates 8 is set to several, and the several observation glass plates 8 are symmetrically distributed around the overall frame 1.

[0031] The temperature and humidity monitoring system 7 is located at the left end of the overall frame 1, and the nutrient solution preparation system 3 is located at the bottom of the planting platform 2.

[0032] The implementation principle of a mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture in this application embodiment is as follows: The system is designed to be suitable for modern vertical farms with high requirements for yield and quality. Sensors monitor environmental parameters in real time, including soil moisture, temperature, air humidity, and light intensity. The sensors transmit data to a controller or data processing center. The controller or central processing unit analyzes the collected data to determine whether sprinkler operation is necessary. Data processing includes comparing current environmental parameters with set thresholds. If the humidity is lower than the set value, sprinkler operation is required. The system features high energy efficiency, strong adaptability, and optimized resource utilization. Based on preset rules and real-time data, the control system makes sprinkler decisions. The control system decides to turn the sprinkler system on or off as needed and adjusts the sprinkler time and water volume. The controller sends commands to the actuators, such as solenoid valves or water pumps, to start or stop the sprinkler. The mobile device moves the spray bar, and the nozzles spray according to a preset method and time to ensure uniform water distribution. After sprinkler operation, the sensors continue to monitor environmental changes and provide feedback to the control system. If the sprinkler effect does not meet expectations, the control system makes further adjustments and optimizes the sprinkler strategy.

[0033] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture, characterized in that, The system includes an overall frame (1), a planting platform (2) is fixedly connected inside the overall frame (1), a supporting base plate (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the overall frame (1), a nutrient solution preparation system (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting base plate (9), a mobile spraying device (4) is slidably connected inside the overall frame (1), an intermediate pipeline system (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mobile spraying device (4), an observation glass plate (8) is fixedly connected inside the overall frame (1), a main control system (6) is fixedly connected to the surface of the observation glass plate (8), and a temperature and humidity monitoring system (7) is fixedly connected to the left end of the overall frame (1).

2. A mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The number of planting platforms (2) is set to several, and the several planting platforms (2) are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides with the overall frame (1) as the center.

3. A mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the nutrient solution preparation system (3) is set to two, and the two nutrient solution preparation systems (3) are symmetrically distributed with the overall frame (1) as the center. The nutrient solution preparation system (3) is located inside the overall frame (1).

4. A mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The intermediate piping system (5) is located inside the overall frame (1) and inside the nutrient solution preparation system (3).

5. A mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The right end of the temperature and humidity monitoring system (7) is provided with an observation glass plate (8), and the number of the observation glass plates (8) is set to several, and the several observation glass plates (8) are symmetrically distributed with the overall frame (1) as the center.

6. A mobile sprinkler system suitable for vertical agriculture as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature and humidity monitoring system (7) is located at the left end of the overall frame (1), and the nutrient solution preparation system (3) is located at the bottom of the planting platform (2).