Fully-assembled planting unit with built-in flow channel

By designing a fully modular planting unit with built-in flow channels, the problems of wasted planting box space and independent operation are solved, achieving seamless connection of planting units and mechanized operation, thus improving planting efficiency and uniformity of water distribution.

CN223928996UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24HENAN VOCATIONAL COLLEGE OF ECONOMICS & TRADE
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Application Number
CN202323034520.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-10
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2033-11-10

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Technical Problem

Existing planting boxes suffer from wasted space and cannot achieve mechanized, automated, or large-scale operations. Furthermore, the planting areas are independent units, making collaborative operations impossible.

Method used

Design a fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels, including a base unit and side panels. The base unit has built-in flow channels, and the side panels are detachably connected to the base to form a seamless planting space. The base unit connects to the flow channels through flow inlets and flow channels. The columns and side panels are detachably installed to achieve flexible combination of planting units and mechanized operation.

Benefits of technology

It achieves full utilization of planting unit space, seamless connection, supports mechanized, automated, and large-scale operations, and the flow channel system facilitates uniform water distribution, improving planting efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a full-assembly type planting unit with a built-in flow channel, which comprises a base unit and a plurality of side plates, a planting space unit with an upper opening and a lower opening is defined by the plurality of side plates, and the lower opening of the planting space unit is sealed by the base unit; each base unit is of a groove type structure with an opening in the upper end, two sets of separation rings which are concentrically arranged are arranged in a groove, the lower ends of the separation rings are fixedly connected with the bottom of the groove, and a flow channel is formed between the two sets of separation rings; the groove spaces on the two sides of the flow channel form a water storage area; flow guide openings are horizontally formed in bosses on the periphery of the base unit in a penetrating mode, and inner end openings of the flow guide openings communicate with the flow channels through flow guide channels correspondingly; a horizontal partition plate is arranged on the partition ring in a supported mode. The flow channels are arranged in the bases, water supply pipes do not need to be additionally arranged on the outer sides of the planting units, when the multiple planting units are spliced, the base units can be in seamless butt joint, space waste is avoided, and the space in the planting units can be fully utilized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of green planting technology, specifically to a fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels. Background Technology

[0002] Green planting generally includes agricultural planting, as well as urban, mining, and tidal flat greening. In order to overcome the influence of topography and other factors, a new planting approach based on planting boxes has emerged.

[0003] The applicant applied for a utility model patent on November 27, 2020, entitled "A Quick-Assembly Modular Planting Box" (Publication No. CN213819045U). The planting box of this solution can be modularly assembled, but after application, the following problems were found:

[0004] First, the planting box in this scheme is a stepped frustum structure with a smaller bottom and a larger top. The purpose is to form a grid space with vertical and horizontal intersections after the planting box array is assembled, so as to facilitate the arrangement of water supply pipes in the grid space.

[0005] However, the existence of grid space wastes a lot of space, resulting in limited space inside the planting box, which is not conducive to crop planting.

[0006] Secondly, in this scheme, the planting boxes are pre-formed independent units, and only adjacent planting boxes are assembled. The planting area formed after assembly is essentially still a series of independent planting boxes, and the varieties of crops can only be selected based on the space of a single planting box, which cannot achieve synergy.

[0007] At the same time, since the planting area is essentially still an independent planting box, it can only operate on a single planting box and cannot be mechanized, automated, or scaled up for the entire planting area, thus limiting its use.

[0008] In summary, the applicant has made further improvements and proposed a fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0009] To address the problems in the prior art, this invention provides a fully assembled planting unit with a built-in flow channel.

[0010] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0011] A fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels includes a base unit, with multiple side plates distributed around the base unit. The side plates are perpendicular to the base unit and are detachably fixedly connected. The multiple side plates enclose a planting space unit with open top and bottom. The base unit closes the lower opening of the planting space unit.

[0012] The base unit is a groove structure with an open top. The base unit forms protrusions around the groove, which are used to connect with the side plate. Two sets of partition rings are arranged concentrically inside the groove. The lower end of the partition rings is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove, and a flow channel is formed between the two sets of partition rings. The groove space on both sides of the flow channel forms a water storage area.

[0013] The base unit has horizontally penetrating guide ports on the protrusions around it, and the inner ports of the guide ports are connected to the flow channels through the guide channels.

[0014] A horizontal partition is installed on the dividing ring, and the substrate is placed in the planting space unit above the partition.

[0015] Furthermore, the flow channel is composed of two parallel flow guide plates, the lower end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove of the base unit, and a flow channel is formed between the two flow guide plates.

[0016] Furthermore, the height of the guide plate is the same as the height of the separator ring.

[0017] Furthermore, the height of the separating ring is 6-10cm.

[0018] Furthermore, the upper part of the two sets of separating rings is provided with an overflow port, which is used to guide water to the water storage area.

[0019] Furthermore, the upper side of the boss of the base unit is a slope, which slopes downward from the outside to the inside, and the lower end of the side plate is also a matching slope.

[0020] Furthermore, the base unit is a rectangular structure, with four column mounting positions at its four corners; four side plates are provided correspondingly, located on the four sides of the rectangle. The column mounting positions are used to install columns, and the side plates are installed between two columns.

[0021] Furthermore, the column mounting position is provided with a fixing hole, and the lower end of the column is provided with a plug-in part, which is plugged into and fixed with the corresponding fixing hole; the side of the column is provided with a vertical mounting groove, and the two sides of the side plate are also provided with corresponding sliders, which are plugged into and fixed in the corresponding mounting grooves.

[0022] Furthermore, the column is a square column, with three sides forming mounting grooves and one side forming a mounting block, which mates with the mounting grooves.

[0023] Furthermore, the mounting groove is a dovetail groove, and the slider and mounting block are dovetail blocks.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0025] 1. This utility model eliminates the need for additional water supply pipes on the outside of the planting unit by building a flow channel on the base. When multiple planting units are spliced ​​together, the base units can be seamlessly connected to each other, avoiding space waste and making full use of the space inside the planting unit.

[0026] 2. In this utility model, the side plate and the base are detachably connected. The planting unit can be used alone or in combination. When used in combination, the side plate in the middle position can be removed to flexibly adjust and expand the space of the planting unit, thereby forming an integrated planting area, which facilitates mechanized, automated and large-scale operation of the entire planting area.

[0027] 3. When the base unit is seamlessly connected to the base unit in this utility model, the guide ports of the adjacent base units can be connected to make the flow channels of the adjacent base units interconnected, thereby forming an integral flow channel network at the bottom of the planting area, which facilitates water storage and water flow.

[0028] 4. In this utility model, the uprights and base are also detachable, and the side plates are detachably installed between the two uprights. This design facilitates the separate processing of the various components of the planting unit and allows for flexible installation. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a top view of the base unit in this embodiment;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the AA cross-section;

[0031] Figure 3 This is the front view of the planting unit in this embodiment;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the base unit and the side plate in this embodiment;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a top view of the column in this embodiment;

[0034] Figure 6 This is the front view of the column in this embodiment;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the side plate and the column in this embodiment;

[0036] Figure 8 This is the front view of the connecting pipe in this embodiment;

[0037] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Side view;

[0038] Figure 10 This is the front view of the connector in this embodiment;

[0039] Figure 11 This is a top view of the connector in this embodiment;

[0040] Figure 12 This is a top view of the combined base unit in this embodiment;

[0041] Figure 13 This is a combined front view of the planting unit in this embodiment.

[0042] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, this embodiment discloses a fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels, including a base unit 1, which has a rectangular structure. Four side plates 2 are distributed around the base unit 1. The side plates 2 are perpendicular to the base unit 1 and are detachably fixedly connected. The four side plates 2 enclose a planting space unit with open top and bottom. The base unit 1 closes the lower opening of the planting space unit.

[0045] The base unit 1 is a groove structure with an open top. The base unit 1 forms a boss 3 around the groove, which is used to connect with the side plate 2. Two sets of partition rings 4 are arranged concentrically inside the groove. The lower end of the partition ring 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove. A flow channel 5 is formed between the two sets of partition rings 4. The groove space on both sides of the flow channel 5 forms a water storage area 6.

[0046] In this embodiment, an overflow port 41 is also provided on the upper part of the two sets of separating rings 4. The overflow port 41 is used to guide water to the water storage area 6.

[0047] The base unit 1 has horizontally penetrating guide ports 7 on the protrusions 3 around it, and the inner ports of the guide ports 7 are connected to the flow channels 5 through the guide channels 8.

[0048] In this embodiment, the flow channel 8 is composed of two parallel flow guide plates 9. The height of the flow guide plates 9 is the same as the height of the partition ring 4. The lower end of the flow guide plates 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove of the base unit 1, and the flow channel 8 is formed between the two flow guide plates 9.

[0049] A horizontal partition 10 is supported on the partition ring 4 and the guide plate 9. The partition 10 has through holes. The planting space unit above the partition 10 holds the substrate, and the plants are planted in the substrate. In the specific arrangement, a non-woven fabric is laid on the partition 10, and the substrate is placed on the non-woven fabric.

[0050] In this embodiment, the height of the separator ring 4 and the guide plate 9 is 6-10cm.

[0051] The base unit 1 has four column mounting positions 11 distributed at its four corners. The column mounting positions 11 are used to install columns 12, and the side plate 2 is installed between two columns 12.

[0052] In this embodiment, a fixing hole 111 is provided at the column mounting position 11, and a plug-in part 121 is provided at the lower end of the column 12. The plug-in part 121 is plugged into and fixed with the corresponding fixing hole 111. A vertical mounting groove 122 is provided on the side of the column 12. The mounting groove 122 is a dovetail groove. Slider blocks 201 are also provided on both sides of the side plate 2. The sliders 201 are dovetail blocks and are plugged into and fixed in the corresponding mounting grooves 122.

[0053] In this embodiment, the column 12 is a square column, with three sides forming mounting grooves 122 and one side forming a mounting block 123, which mates with the mounting grooves 122. With this configuration, without affecting the connection between the side plate 2 and the column 12, adjacent columns can be connected to each other via the mounting block 123 inserted into the mounting groove 122 during planting unit assembly, achieving a stable connection between the columns.

[0054] In this embodiment, the upper side of the boss 3 of the base unit 1 is a slope, which slopes downward from the outside to the inside. The lower end of the side plate 2 is also a matching slope. The side plate 2 and the boss 3 form a sloped fit, which can prevent the substrate from leaking from the joint. At the same time, for the bosses without side plates after the planting units are assembled, the slope on the boss can guide the substrate to both sides and squeeze adjacent bosses together, preventing the substrate from leaking from the joint between the bosses.

[0055] This utility model eliminates the need for a separate water supply pipe on the outside of the planting unit by incorporating a built-in flow channel 5 on the base. When multiple planting units are spliced ​​together, the base unit and the base unit 1 can be seamlessly connected, avoiding space waste and making full use of the space inside the planting unit.

[0056] The planting unit can be used individually or in combination, offering flexibility and convenience. This embodiment also discloses three usage forms of the planting unit, specifically including:

[0057] The first form is for single use. That is, the side panels 2 and the uprights 11 of the planting unit are spliced ​​on the base unit 1 to form an independent planting unit (the flow port can be closed with a removable plug), which can then be used to plant crops.

[0058] Because a flow channel and water storage area are formed at the bottom of the planting unit, rainwater or irrigation water can be stored in it, and the water can evaporate and rise to the substrate for replenishment.

[0059] The second form involves using the same combination. Multiple planting units are arranged in an array, and the side panels in the middle can remain in place, forming a grid-like planting area.

[0060] When the planting units are arranged in a direct array, the base units 1 are seamlessly spliced ​​into a whole through connecting components. The specific configuration of the connecting components is as follows: each base unit 1 has a positioning groove 101 on its four sides. The positioning groove 101 is a vertically extending dovetail groove (the positioning groove 101 is located on the outside of the column mounting position 11). When the base units are spliced, the positioning grooves 101 of the two base units 1 correspond to each other and are connected by a connector 102. The connector 102 is formed by two left and right symmetrical dovetail blocks fixedly connected together. The dovetail blocks at both ends of the connector 102 are respectively inserted into the positioning grooves 101 of the two base units.

[0061] When the base units are seamlessly connected, the guide ports 7 of adjacent base units can be connected by connecting pipes (the two ends of the connecting pipe 71 are inserted into the two adjacent guide ports 7), so that the flow channels 5 of adjacent base units are connected, thereby forming an overall flow channel network at the bottom of the planting area (the outermost guide port can be sealed with a removable plug, leaving one guide port to install a drain pipe and a drain valve, so that when too much water is stored, it can be discharged through the drain pipe), which facilitates water storage and water flow.

[0062] In order to achieve a sealed and fixed connection between the connecting pipe and the guide port, the connecting pipe 71 consists of an inner rigid pipe 711 and an outer soft sealing sleeve 712, and the sealing sleeve can be made of rubber.

[0063] The third form allows for variable combination. Multiple planting units are arranged in a direct array, with the side panels in the middle not installed, forming a unified planar planting area.

[0064] The base unit 1 is also seamlessly spliced ​​into a whole through connecting components, and its structure is the same as that of the second type.

[0065] In this planting area, the formation of the channel network is the same as in the second type. However, the planting space of the planting unit is not divided into a grid, but forms an integrated planting area, which facilitates mechanized, automated, and large-scale operations throughout the planting area.

[0066] In the second and third forms, an integrated channel network is formed at the bottom of the planting area. Rainwater or irrigation water can be evenly distributed throughout the channels and water storage areas of the entire planting area. Daily water can evaporate and rise to the substrate for replenishment.

[0067] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate and not limit the technical solutions of this utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Any modifications or partial substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

[0068] If the terms "first" or "second" are used in this document to define the components, those skilled in the art should know that the use of "first" or "second" is merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning.

[0069] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0070] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels, characterized in that: It includes a base unit, with multiple side plates distributed around the base unit. The side plates are perpendicular to the base unit and are detachably and fixedly connected. The multiple side plates enclose the planting space unit with open top and bottom. The base unit closes the lower opening of the planting space unit. The base unit is a groove structure with an open top. The base unit forms protrusions around the groove, which are used to connect with the side plate. Two sets of partition rings are arranged concentrically inside the groove. The lower end of the partition rings is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove, and a flow channel is formed between the two sets of partition rings. The groove space on both sides of the flow channel forms a water storage area. The base unit has horizontally penetrating guide ports on the protrusions around it, and the inner ports of the guide ports are connected to the flow channels through the guide channels. A horizontal partition is installed on the dividing ring, and the substrate is placed in the planting space unit above the partition.

2. The fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel consists of two parallel flow guide plates. The lower end of the flow guide plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove of the base unit, and a flow channel is formed between the two flow guide plates.

3. The fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The height of the guide plate is the same as the height of the separator ring.

4. The fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels according to claim 3, characterized in that: The height of the separator ring is 6-10cm.

5. The fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the two sets of separating rings is equipped with an overflow port, which is used to guide water to the water storage area.

6. The fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the boss of the base unit is a slope, which slopes downward from the outside to the inside, and the lower end of the side plate is also a matching slope.

7. The fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The base unit is a rectangular structure with four column mounting positions at its four corners; four side plates are provided correspondingly and are located on the four sides of the rectangle. The column mounting positions are used to install the columns, and the side plates are installed between two columns.

8. The fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels according to claim 7, characterized in that: The column mounting position is provided with a fixing hole, and the lower end of the column is provided with a plug-in part, which is plugged into the corresponding fixing hole for fixation; the side of the column is provided with a vertical mounting groove, and the two sides of the side plate are also provided with corresponding sliders, which are plugged into and fixed in the corresponding mounting grooves.

9. The fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels according to claim 7, characterized in that: The column is a square column with three sides forming mounting grooves and one side forming a mounting block that mates with the mounting grooves.

10. The fully assembled planting unit with built-in flow channels according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting groove is a dovetail groove, and the slider and mounting block are dovetail blocks.

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