Vegetable seedling transportation protection device
By designing a tight-fitting structure and snap-fit mechanism for the upper and lower foam storage trays, the problems of complex operation and insufficient safety of vegetable seedling transportation devices have been solved. This has achieved stability and breathability protection for seedlings during transportation, simplified the operation of the top cover, and improved efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520708002.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing vegetable seedling transportation devices are complex to operate, increase labor and time costs, and are not conducive to protecting the safety and breathability of seedlings during transportation.
A robust structure was designed, comprising an upper foam storage tray and a lower foam storage tray that fit together tightly. Combined with ventilation holes, air vents, and a snap-fit mechanism, this ensures the stability and airtightness of the seedlings during transportation, preventing physical damage and external contamination.
It improves the stability and safety of seedling transportation, reduces the risk of physical damage, ensures the air permeability and sealing of seedlings, simplifies the operation of the top cover, and improves the efficiency of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of seedling transportation devices, and in particular to a protective device for transporting vegetable seedlings. Background Technology
[0002] Vegetable seedlings refer to vegetable seedlings that have reached a certain level of growth and form after sowing and cultivation. They usually include basic structures such as roots, stems, and leaves. They are the foundation of vegetable cultivation and require careful management to ensure their healthy growth and ultimately achieve a good harvest. Seedlings can grow directly from sowing or be cultivated through techniques such as plug seedling cultivation or seedling pot cultivation. They have good growth potential and disease resistance, making them easy to transplant into the field for continued growth. Vegetable seedling transportation protection devices are devices specifically designed to protect vegetable seedlings from damage during transportation.
[0003] The design of some traditional transportation devices makes loading and unloading vegetable seedlings complex and inconvenient, which not only increases labor costs but also time costs.
[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a vegetable seedling transportation protection device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a protective device for transporting vegetable seedlings. Through the tight fit between the upper and lower foam storage trays and the precise alignment of the second positioning block and the second positioning groove, a stable storage structure is constructed, effectively reducing shaking and vibration during transportation and ensuring the safety of the seedlings. Simultaneously, the design of the lower and upper storage grooves allows the seedlings to be placed stably, reducing the risk of physical damage. Furthermore, the ventilation holes on both sides of the device and the air vents in the upper storage groove provide good air permeability, helping to maintain suitable humidity around the seedling roots and preventing excessive moisture. The tight fit of the top cover and the cooperation of the locking mechanism ensure the device's airtightness, preventing the entry of external contaminants. The design of the rectangular plate, damping rod, return spring, and barbed locking block in the locking mechanism not only provides a safe locking mechanism but also makes the opening and closing of the top cover simple and convenient, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the device and the protective effect on the seedlings.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A vegetable seedling transportation protection device includes a box body, two lower foam storage trays, and multiple locking mechanisms. Multiple ventilation holes are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the box body, and filter screens are fixedly connected to the inner walls of each ventilation hole. Support blocks are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of each lower foam storage tray, with the lower ends of the support blocks tightly fitted to the inner bottom surface of the box body. Upper foam storage trays are tightly fitted to the upper surfaces of the lower foam storage trays. Second positioning grooves are provided at the four corners of the upper surface of the lower foam storage trays, and second positioning blocks are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the upper foam storage trays. Multiple lower storage slots are provided on the upper surface of the lower foam storage trays, and multiple upper storage slots are provided on the lower surface of the upper foam storage trays. Multiple ventilation holes are provided on the inner top surface of each upper storage slot. The outer walls of both the lower and upper foam storage trays are tightly fitted to the inner wall of the box body.
[0008] The above technical solution, through the tight fit between the upper and lower foam storage trays, and the tight fit between the second positioning block and the second positioning groove, forms a stable storage structure, reducing shaking and vibration during transportation. The design of the lower and upper storage grooves allows the seedlings to be placed stably, reducing the risk of physical damage. In addition, the ventilation holes and air holes provide extra air permeability, which helps to maintain appropriate humidity at the roots of the seedlings while preventing excessive moisture.
[0009] Furthermore, a top cover is tightly fitted to the upper surface of the housing. A rectangular groove is formed in the middle of the upper part of the outer wall of the housing. A rectangular plate is fixedly connected to the side of the snap-fit mechanism near the center of the housing. The outer wall of the rectangular plate slides against the inner wall of the rectangular groove away from the center of the housing. Two fixing grooves and two mounting grooves are formed on the inner wall of the rectangular groove near the center of the housing. The mounting grooves are located in the middle of the fixing grooves. Two damping rods are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rectangular plate near the center of the housing. Two return springs are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rectangular plate near the center of the housing. The telescopic ends of the damping rods are located inside the fixing grooves and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing groove near the center of the housing. The damping rods are located away from the center of the housing. The outer wall on one side of the center of the rectangular plate is slidably fitted to the inner wall of the fixing groove. The middle of the upper part of the outer wall of the rectangular plate near the center of the box is fixedly connected with a barbed snap-fit block. The middle of the upper part of the inner wall of the box is provided with a groove. The inner wall of the groove away from the center of the box is provided with a through groove. The outer wall of the lower part of the barbed snap-fit block near the center of the box is slidably fitted to the inner wall of the through groove. The lower part of the barbed snap-fit block near the center of the box is located inside the groove. The front end, rear end and the middle of both sides of the lower surface of the top cover are provided with snap-fit grooves. The outer wall of the upper part of the barbed snap-fit block near the center of the box is slidably fitted to the inner wall of the snap-fit groove near the center of the box. The outer wall of the upper part of the barbed snap-fit block near the center of the box is snap-fitted to the inner wall of the snap-fit groove away from the center of the box.
[0010] Through the above technical solution, the tight fit of the top cover, along with the cooperation of the snap-fit mechanism and the filter screen, ensures the airtightness of the entire device, preventing external dust from entering the box and protecting the seedlings. The design of the snap-fit mechanism, rectangular plate, damping rod, return spring, and barbed snap-fit block provides a safe locking mechanism to prevent the top cover from being accidentally opened during transportation. The sliding fit design of the rectangular plate and the rectangular groove, as well as the snap-fit cooperation of the barbed snap-fit block and the snap-fit groove, make the opening and closing of the top cover simple and convenient.
[0011] Furthermore, a first positioning block is fixedly connected to each of the four corners of the lower surface of the top cover, and a first positioning groove is provided at each of the four corners of the upper surface of the box. The outer wall of the first positioning block is in close contact with the inner wall of the first positioning groove.
[0012] The above technical solution ensures precise alignment between the top cover and the box body through the cooperation of the first positioning block and the first positioning groove, so that the top cover can accurately cover the box body and prevent misalignment. The positioning design makes the installation and removal of the top cover simpler and faster, and improves the operating efficiency.
[0013] Furthermore, an identification label is fixedly connected to the middle of the front outer wall of the box;
[0014] The above technical solution uses labels to mark the variety, quantity, cultivation date, and transportation precautions of seedlings.
[0015] Furthermore, the lower ends of the upper support blocks are all tightly fitted to the four corners of the upper surface of the lower foam storage tray;
[0016] The above technical solution, through the design of the support block, leaves space between the upper foam storage tray and the lower foam storage tray, which facilitates ventilation for the vegetable seedlings at the bottom.
[0017] Furthermore, the outer walls of the second positioning blocks are all in close contact with the interior of the second positioning groove;
[0018] The above technical solution, through its tight fit design, allows the upper and lower storage trays to be precisely aligned, reducing relative movement during transportation, improving the overall structural stability, and preventing seedlings from shaking and being damaged during transportation.
[0019] Furthermore, the upper storage slots are all located directly above the lower storage slots;
[0020] The above technical solution and design provide a reserved space at the top of the vegetable seedlings, preventing the apical buds from being squeezed.
[0021] Furthermore, the side of the reset spring near the center of the housing is located inside the mounting groove and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove near the center of the housing.
[0022] The above technical solution ensures that the locking mechanism automatically returns to its initial position after being opened, facilitating subsequent use and improving operational convenience. Furthermore, the return spring helps maintain a tight connection between the locking block and the box and top cover, thereby ensuring the box's airtightness during transportation and preventing external contaminants from entering.
[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0024] This utility model proposes a vegetable seedling transportation protection device. Through the tight fit of the top cover, coupled with the cooperation of the snap-fit mechanism and the filter screen, the sealing of the entire device is ensured, preventing external dust from entering the box and protecting the seedlings. The design of the snap-fit mechanism, rectangular plate, damping rod, return spring and barbed snap-fit block provides a safe locking mechanism to prevent the top cover from being accidentally opened during transportation. The sliding fit design of the rectangular plate and the rectangular groove, as well as the snap-fit cooperation of the barbed snap-fit block and the snap-fit groove, make the opening and closing of the top cover simple and convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of a vegetable seedling transportation protection device proposed in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a vegetable seedling transportation protection device proposed in this utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a partial structural isometric view of a vegetable seedling transportation protection device proposed in this utility model;
[0028] Figure 4 This is a partial structural detail of a vegetable seedling transportation protection device proposed in this utility model;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a vegetable seedling transportation protection device proposed in this utility model;
[0030] Figure 6 This is a partially exploded view of a vegetable seedling transportation protection device proposed in this utility model;
[0031] Figure 7 This is a bottom view of a partial structure of a vegetable seedling transportation protection device proposed in this utility model.
[0032] Legend:
[0033] 1. Housing; 101. Identification label; 102. Ventilation hole; 103. First positioning groove; 104. Rectangular groove; 105. Fixing groove; 106. Mounting groove; 107. Groove; 108. Through groove; 2. Top cover; 201. First positioning block; 202. Snap-fit groove; 3. Snap-fit mechanism; 301. Rectangular plate; 302. Damping rod;
[0034] 303. Return spring; 304. Hook-type snap-fit block; 4. Lower foam storage tray; 401. Support block;
[0035] 402, Second positioning groove; 403, Lower storage groove; 5, Upper foam storage tray; 501, Second positioning block; 502, Upper storage groove; 503, Ventilation hole. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of specific embodiments. Obviously, the described specific embodiments are only a part of the specific embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0037] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 This utility model provides a specific embodiment: a vegetable seedling transportation protection device, including a box body 1, two lower foam storage trays 4, and multiple locking mechanisms 3. Multiple ventilation holes 102 are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the box body 1, and filter screens are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the ventilation holes 102. Support blocks 401 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the lower foam storage trays 4, and the lower ends of the lower support blocks 401 are tightly fitted to the inner bottom surface of the box body 1. Upper foam storage trays 5 are tightly fitted to the upper surface of the lower foam storage trays 4. Second positioning grooves 402 are provided at the four corners of the upper surface of the lower foam storage trays 4, and second positioning blocks 501 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the upper foam storage trays 5. Multiple lower foam storage trays 402 are provided on the upper surface of the lower foam storage trays 4. The storage trough 403 and the lower surface of the upper foam storage tray 5 are provided with multiple upper storage troughs 502. The inner top surface of the upper storage trough 502 is provided with multiple ventilation holes 503. The outer walls of the lower foam storage tray 4 and the upper foam storage tray 5 are tightly fitted to the inner wall of the box body 1. The tight fit between the upper foam storage tray 5 and the lower foam storage tray 4, as well as the tight fit between the second positioning block 501 and the second positioning trough 402, constitutes a stable storage structure, reducing shaking and vibration during transportation. The design of the lower storage trough 403 and the upper storage trough 502 allows the seedlings to be placed stably, reducing the risk of physical damage. In addition, the ventilation holes 102 and the ventilation holes 503 provide additional ventilation, which helps to maintain appropriate humidity at the roots of the seedlings while preventing excessive moisture.
[0038] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The top cover 2 is tightly fitted to the upper surface of the box 1. A rectangular groove 104 is formed in the middle of the upper part of the outer wall of the box 1. A rectangular plate 301 is fixedly connected to the side of the snap-fit mechanism 3 near the center of the box 1. The outer wall of the rectangular plate 301 slides against the inner wall of the rectangular groove 104 away from the center of the box 1. Two fixing grooves 105 are formed on the inner wall of the rectangular groove 104 near the center of the box 1. Two mounting grooves 106 are formed on the inner wall of the rectangular groove 104 near the center of the box 1. The mounting grooves 106 are located in the middle of the fixing grooves 105. The outer wall of the rectangular plate 301 near the center of the box 1... Two damping rods 302 are fixedly connected to each wall. Two return springs 303 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rectangular plate 301 on the side near the center of the box 1. The telescopic ends of the damping rods 302 are located inside the fixing groove 105 and are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing groove 105 on the side near the center of the box 1. The outer wall of the damping rods 302 on the side away from the center of the box 1 slides against the inner wall of the fixing groove 105. A barbed hook-shaped snap-fit block 304 is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end of the outer wall of the rectangular plate 301 on the side near the center of the box 1. A groove 107 is opened in the middle of the upper end of the inner wall of the box 1. The groove 107 is far from the center of the box 1. The inner wall of the lower end of one side of the center is provided with a through groove 108. The outer wall of the lower end of the hook-type snap-fit block 304 near the center of the box 1 slides and fits against the inner wall of the through groove 108. The lower end of the hook-type snap-fit block 304 near the center of the box 1 is located inside the groove 107. The front end, rear end and the middle of both sides of the lower surface of the top cover 2 are provided with snap-fit grooves 202. The outer wall of the upper end of the hook-type snap-fit block 304 near the center of the box 1 slides and fits against the inner wall of the snap-fit groove 202 near the center of the box 1. The outer wall of the upper end of the hook-type snap-fit block 304 near the center of the box 1 slides and fits against the inner wall of the snap-fit groove 202 near the center of the box 1. The inner wall of the top cover 2, located away from the center of the box 1, is engaged with the top cover 2. The tight fit of the top cover 2, along with the engagement mechanism 3 and the filter screen, ensures the airtightness of the entire device, preventing external dust from entering the box and protecting the seedlings. The design of the engagement mechanism 3, rectangular plate 301, damping rod 302, return spring 303, and hook-type engagement block 304 provides a safe locking mechanism to prevent the top cover 2 from being accidentally opened during transportation. The sliding fit design of the rectangular plate 301 and the rectangular groove 104, as well as the engagement of the hook-type engagement block 304 and the engagement groove 202, makes the opening and closing of the top cover 2 simple and convenient.
[0039] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3Each of the four corners of the lower surface of the top cover 2 is fixedly connected to a first positioning block 201, and each of the four corners of the upper surface of the box 1 is provided with a first positioning groove 103. The outer wall of the first positioning block 201 is tightly fitted with the inner wall of the first positioning groove 103. The cooperation between the first positioning block 201 and the first positioning groove 103 ensures the precise alignment between the top cover 2 and the box 1, so that the top cover 2 can accurately cover the box 1 and prevent misalignment. The positioning design makes the installation and removal of the top cover 2 simpler and faster, improving the operating efficiency. A label 101 is fixedly connected to the middle of the front outer wall of the box 1. The label 101 is used to mark the variety, quantity, cultivation date and transportation precautions of the seedlings. The lower end of the upper support block 401 is tightly fitted with the four corners of the upper surface of the lower foam storage tray 5. The design of the support block 401 leaves space between the upper lower foam storage tray 4 and the lower upper foam storage tray 5, which facilitates the ventilation of the vegetable seedlings at the bottom. The outer walls of the two positioning blocks 501 are tightly fitted to the interior of the second positioning groove 402. This tight fit design ensures precise alignment of the upper and lower storage trays, reducing relative movement during transportation, improving the overall structural stability, and preventing shaking and damage to the seedlings during transport. The upper storage grooves 502 are located directly above the lower storage grooves 403. This design provides a reserved space at the top of the vegetable seedlings, preventing pressure on the apical buds. The side of the return spring 303 closest to the center of the box 1 is located inside the mounting groove 106 and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 106 closest to the center of the box 1. The return spring 303 ensures that the locking mechanism 3 automatically returns to its initial position after opening, facilitating the next use and improving operational convenience. Furthermore, the return spring 303 helps maintain a tight connection between the locking blocks, the box 1, and the top cover 2, thereby ensuring the sealing of the box 1 during transportation and preventing external contaminants from entering.
[0040] Working principle: Ventilation holes 102 are provided on both sides of the box body 1 to ensure air circulation. The lower foam storage tray 4 is tightly attached to the inner bottom surface of the box body 1 through the support block 401, and the upper foam storage tray 5 is tightly attached to the upper surface of the lower foam storage tray 4. Through the cooperation of the second positioning block 501 and the second positioning groove 402, a stable storage structure is formed. The design of the upper and lower storage trays allows the seedlings to be placed stably, reducing physical damage. At the same time, the ventilation holes 503 provide additional ventilation to maintain appropriate humidity at the roots of the seedlings. The top cover 2 is tightly attached to the first positioning groove 103 of the box body 1 through the first positioning block 201 to ensure precise alignment between the top cover 2 and the box body 1. The snap-fit mechanism 3 includes... The top cover 2 includes a rectangular plate 301, a damping rod 302, a return spring 303, and a hook-type locking block 304. Together, they provide a secure locking mechanism to prevent the top cover 2 from being accidentally opened during transportation. The rectangular plate 301 slides and fits into the rectangular groove 104, and the hook-type locking block 304 engages with the locking groove 202, making the opening and closing of the top cover 2 simple and convenient. The identification label 101 is used to mark seedling information to improve management efficiency. The design of the support block 401 leaves space between the upper foam storage tray 4 and the lower foam storage tray 5 to facilitate ventilation. The return spring 303 ensures that the locking mechanism 3 automatically resets after opening, making it easy to reuse.
[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing specific embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., 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 device for protecting the transportation of vegetable seedlings, comprising a box (1), two lower foam storage trays (4) and a plurality of clamping mechanisms (3), characterized in that: Multiple ventilation holes (102) are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the box (1). Filter screens are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the ventilation holes (102). Support blocks (401) are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the lower foam storage tray (4). The lower ends of the support blocks (401) are tightly fitted to the inner bottom surface of the box (1). The upper surface of the lower foam storage tray (4) is tightly fitted with an upper foam storage tray (5). Second positioning devices are provided at the four corners of the upper surface of the lower foam storage tray (4). The upper foam storage tray (5) has a groove (402), and a second positioning block (501) is fixedly connected to each of the four corners of the lower surface of the upper foam storage tray (5). The upper surface of the lower foam storage tray (4) is provided with a plurality of lower storage grooves (403), and the lower surface of the upper foam storage tray (5) is provided with a plurality of upper storage grooves (502). The inner top surface of the upper storage grooves (502) is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes (503). The outer walls of the lower foam storage tray (4) and the upper foam storage tray (5) are tightly fitted to the inner wall of the box body (1).
2. The vegetable seedling transport protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (2) is tightly fitted to the upper surface of the box (1). A rectangular groove (104) is provided in the middle of the upper part of the outer wall of the box (1). A rectangular plate (301) is fixedly connected to the side of the snap-fit mechanism (3) near the center of the box (1). The outer wall of the rectangular plate (301) slides against the inner wall of the rectangular groove (104) away from the center of the box (1). Two fixing grooves (105) are provided on the inner wall of the rectangular groove (104) near the center of the box (1). Each wall has two mounting slots (106), which are located in the middle of the fixing slot (105). Two damping rods (302) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rectangular plate (301) on the side closest to the center of the housing (1). Two return springs (303) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rectangular plate (301) on the side closest to the center of the housing (1). The telescopic ends of the damping rods (302) are located inside the fixing slot (105) and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing slot (105) on the side closest to the center of the housing (1). The outer wall of the rectangular plate (301) on the side away from the center of the box (1) is slidably attached to the inner wall of the fixing groove (105). A hook-shaped snap-fit block (304) is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper part of the outer wall of the rectangular plate (301) near the center of the box (1). A groove (107) is provided in the middle of the upper part of the inner wall of the box (1). A through groove (108) is provided on the lower part of the inner wall of the groove (107) on the side away from the center of the box (1). The outer wall of the hook-shaped snap-fit block (304) on the side near the center of the box (1) is slidably attached to the inner wall of the through groove (108). The lower end of the hook-type snap-fit block (304) on the side near the center of the box (1) is located inside the groove (107). The front end, rear end and the middle of both sides of the lower surface of the top cover (2) are provided with snap-fit grooves (202). The outer wall of the upper end of the hook-type snap-fit block (304) on the side near the center of the box (1) slides and fits against the inner wall of the snap-fit groove (202) on the side near the center of the box (1). The outer wall of the upper end of the hook-type snap-fit block (304) on the side near the center of the box (1) snaps and fits against the inner wall of the snap-fit groove (202) on the side away from the center of the box (1).
3. A device for protecting vegetable seedlings during transport according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top cover (2) has four corners on its lower surface fixedly connected with first positioning blocks (201), and the box body (1) has four corners on its upper surface with first positioning grooves (103). The outer wall of the first positioning block (201) is in close contact with the inner wall of the first positioning groove (103).
4. The vegetable seedling transport protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An identification label (101) is fixedly connected to the middle of the front outer wall of the box (1).
5. The vegetable seedling transport protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower ends of the upper support block (401) are all closely fitted to the four corners of the upper surface of the lower foam storage tray (5).
6. The vegetable seedling transport protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the second positioning block (501) is in close contact with the interior of the second positioning groove (402).
7. The vegetable seedling transportation protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper storage slots (502) are all located directly above the lower storage slots (403).
8. A vegetable seedling transportation protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reset spring (303) is located inside the mounting groove (106) on the side near the center of the housing (1) and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove (106) on the side near the center of the housing (1).