Root growth assisting device

Abstract

The utility model provides a root growth assisting device, which belongs to the technical field of ecological environment restoration and comprises a root guide pipe, a rooting shell, a water guide pipe and a water collector. The root guide tube is vertically arranged and is filled with a matrix; the rooting shell is fixedly mounted on the root guide tube, a mounting hole and a connecting hole are formed in the rooting shell, and the rooting shell is filled with a matrix; the water guide pipe penetrates through the mounting hole and is located in the rooting shell and the root guide pipe, the upper end of the water guide pipe is located above the rooting shell, and water seepage holes are formed in the pipe wall of the water guide pipe; the water collector is fixedly mounted at the upper end of the water guide pipe; the water collector is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, and the water outlet is communicated with the water guide pipe. According to the root system growth auxiliary device, nutrient substances are provided for root system production by means of the matrix in the rooting process of the pressing strip, and water is collected by the water collector for precipitation or manual irrigation, so that water flow penetrates through the water guide pipe and the water seepage holes to enter the matrix, and the root system is induced to grow in an accelerated mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ecological environment restoration technology, and more specifically, it relates to a root growth auxiliary device. Background Technology

[0002] In harsh habitats characterized by dry or cold climates unsuitable for tree growth, some shrubs can adapt well to these extreme conditions, resulting in the common distribution of shrub forests in these areas. Shrub forests play an important role in ecological function and economic benefits. In low-altitude areas, shrubs mostly live in arid, barren, and high-temperature environments, typically in remote locations with poor transportation and far from water sources. Due to environmental stress, excessive human interference, or physiological decline, some shrub forests experience low fruit set, premature or accelerated aging, and exhibit poor growth, near-death experiences, and even dieback. Harsh habitats make seed germination and growth difficult, leading to imbalanced age structure, reduced stability, functional degradation, and even loss of function. This hinders the self-renewal and healthy development of the population. Therefore, effective human intervention is needed to maintain the sustainable development of shrub forests.

[0003] Existing air layering propagation technology has advantages such as high survival rate and simple operation, and is suitable for plants that are difficult to survive through cuttings. Compared with cutting propagation, air layering propagation also has a relatively high survival rate and can produce larger new plants in a shorter period of time. The disadvantages are that rooting is slower and watering is difficult. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a root growth assist device to solve the technical problems of difficulty in watering and slow rooting in high-pressure propagation in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: to provide a root growth assist device, comprising:

[0006] The root canal is arranged vertically and is used for fixed installation in the recess; the interior of the root canal is filled with matrix;

[0007] A rooting shell is fixedly installed at the upper end of the root guide tube; the rooting shell is provided with a vertically arranged mounting hole and a horizontally arranged connecting hole; the lower opening of the mounting hole corresponds to the root guide tube, and the interior of the rooting shell is filled with matrix; a pressure strip is used to pass through the connecting hole;

[0008] A water guide tube passes through the mounting hole and is located in the rooting shell and the root guide tube; the upper end of the water guide tube is located above the rooting shell, and the tube wall of the water guide tube is provided with a seepage hole that communicates with the rooting shell and the root guide tube;

[0009] A water collector is fixedly installed at the upper end of the water guide pipe; the upper and lower ends of the water collector are respectively provided with an inlet and an outlet, and the outlet is connected to the water guide pipe.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the rooting shell includes two fixed half-shells that are connected to each other. Each half-shell has two symmetrically arranged grooves. The two half-shells are joined together, and the four grooves are joined together in pairs to form the connecting hole.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the two half-shells are further provided with a plurality of interconnected snap-fit ​​elements located between adjacent grooves.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the diameter of the upper opening of the mounting hole is smaller than the diameter of the lower opening of the mounting hole, and the upper opening of the mounting hole is fitted with the water guide pipe for installation.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the lower end of the rooting shell is provided with a limiting cylinder arranged around the lower opening of the mounting hole, the diameter of the lower opening of the mounting hole is consistent with the inner diameter of the root guide tube, and the upper end of the root guide tube is fitted into the limiting cylinder.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the rooting housing is further provided with a sealing element located on the inner wall of the connecting hole, the sealing element being used to seal the gap between the pressure strip and the connecting hole.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the water collector is a funnel, with the inlet and outlet of the funnel being the water inlet and the water outlet, respectively.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the radial dimension of the upper end of the funnel, the radial dimension of the rooting shell, and the radial dimension of the root canal decrease sequentially; the funnel is made of an opaque material and is used to shield the rooting shell from sunlight.

[0017] In one possible implementation, both the rooting shell and the root guide tube are made of transparent material, used to observe the substrate condition and the growth of the layered roots.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the upper end of the rooting shell is provided with a support plate for supporting the water collector.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the root growth assist device provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the root growth assist device of this utility model, when in use, first prepares a pit on the ground, fills the root guide tube with substrate, and then installs the root guide tube in the pit; fills the rooting shell with substrate, and inserts the pressing strip through the connecting hole into the rooting shell; then installs the lower end of the rooting shell onto the root guide tube, and then inserts the water guide tube from top to bottom through the installation hole into the rooting shell and the root guide tube, with the seepage holes on the water guide tube corresponding to the rooting shell and the root guide tube respectively; finally, the water collector is fixedly installed on the upper end of the water guide tube; during the rooting process, the pressing strip provides nutrients for root production with the help of the substrate, and the water collector collects rainwater or artificial irrigation, making the operation quick and simple, so that the water flows through the water guide tube and seepage holes into the substrate, thereby inducing the root system to grow faster. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the root growth assist device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of the root growth assist device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the usage state of the root growth assist device provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0025] 10. Root canal; 20. Rooting shell; 21. Mounting hole; 22. Connecting hole; 23. Half shell; 24. Groove; 25. Snap-fit ​​fitting; 26. Limiting sleeve; 30. Water pipe; 31. Drainage hole; 40. Water collector; 41. Inlet; 42. Outlet; 50. Pressure strip. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects 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 merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0028] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The root growth assist device provided by this utility model will now be described. A root growth assist device includes a root guide tube 10, a rooting shell 20, a water guide tube 30, and a water collector 40; the root guide tube 10 is arranged vertically and is used for fixed installation in a recess; the root guide tube 10 is filled with a substrate; the rooting shell 20 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the root guide tube 10; the rooting shell 20 has a vertically penetrating mounting hole 21 and a horizontally penetrating connecting hole 22; the lower opening of the mounting hole 21 corresponds to the root guide tube 10, and the rooting shell 20 is filled with a substrate. The substrate is filled; the pressure strip 50 is used to pass through the connection hole 22; the water guide pipe 30 passes through the installation hole 21 and is located in the rooting shell 20 and the root guide tube 10; the upper end of the water guide pipe 30 is located above the rooting shell 20, and the pipe wall of the water guide pipe 30 is provided with a seepage hole 31 that communicates with the rooting shell 20 and the root guide tube 10; the water collector 40 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the water guide pipe 30; the upper and lower ends of the water collector 40 are respectively provided with an inlet 41 and an outlet 42, and the outlet 42 is connected to the water guide pipe 30.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the root growth auxiliary device provided by this utility model requires the following steps: First, a pit is prepared on the ground, and a root guide tube 10 is filled with substrate. Then, the root guide tube 10 is installed in the pit. Next, substrate is filled inside the rooting shell 20, and the pressing strip 50 is inserted into the rooting shell 20 through the connecting hole 22. The lower end of the rooting shell 20 is then installed on the root guide tube 10. Then, the water guide tube 30 is inserted from top to bottom through the installation hole 21 into both the rooting shell 20 and the root guide tube 10, with the seepage holes 31 on the water guide tube 30 corresponding to the rooting shell 20 and the root guide tube 10, respectively. Finally, the water collector 40 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the water guide tube 30. During the rooting process, the pressing strip 50 provides nutrients to the roots through the substrate. The water collector 40 collects rainwater or artificial irrigation. The operation is quick and simple, allowing water to flow through the water guide tube 30 and the seepage holes 31 into the substrate, thereby inducing accelerated root growth.

[0032] Specifically, a soil column is dug at the bottom of the pit and a root guide tube 10 is installed, then the soil outside the root guide tube 10 is compacted. The substrate in the rooting shell 20 and the root guide tube 10 is relatively moist. Before installing the layering strip 50, a 1-2 cm layer of bark is girdled at the upper rooting position of the layering strip 50 (to avoid damaging the xylem), and a layer of rooting agent is applied. The substrate in the rooting shell 20 provides a good environment for plant rooting, and the seepage holes 31 of the water guide tube 30 allow water to slowly permeate into the substrate of the rooting shell 20 and the root guide tube 10, ensuring even water distribution and meeting the water needs of the plant in the early stages of growth. The inlet 41 of the water collector 40 can collect rainwater or other external water sources, and the water is transported to the water guide tube 30 through the outlet 42.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 3 As a specific embodiment of the root growth auxiliary device provided by this utility model, the rooting shell 20 includes two opposing and fixed half-shells 23. Each half-shell 23 has two symmetrically arranged grooves 24. The two half-shells 23 are joined together, and the four grooves 24 are joined in pairs to form connecting holes 22. Each groove 24 is semi-circular in shape, and its radius matches the radius of the connecting hole 22 to be formed. When joining the half-shells 23, the operator needs to ensure that the four grooves 24 are precisely aligned, which can be achieved with the help of auxiliary tools such as positioning pins. First, the positioning pins are inserted into the preset positioning holes on the half-shells 23 to initially position the two half-shells 23, and then the two half-shells 23 are firmly fixed together using other connecting parts. With this structure, the pressure strip 50 is first installed on one half-shell 23, and then the other half-shell 23 is joined and installed on the first half-shell 23 from top to bottom.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 3As a specific embodiment of the root growth assist device provided by this utility model, the two half-shells 23 are also provided with a plurality of interconnected snap-fit ​​pieces 25, which are located between adjacent grooves 24. The plurality of snap-fit ​​pieces 25 are respectively installed between two adjacent grooves 24 to avoid interference with the connecting hole 22, and the plurality of snap-fit ​​pieces 25 make the connection between the two half-shells 23 more stable and reliable. The two mating snap-fit ​​pieces 25 are respectively a snap-fit ​​shape and a matching slot. When the two half-shells 23 are assembled, the corresponding grooves 24 are tightly connected, and the snap-fit ​​shape is connected to the slot. Disassembly is also convenient; the two half-shells 23 can be separated simply by pressing the snap-fit.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one specific embodiment of the root growth auxiliary device provided by this utility model, the diameter of the upper opening of the mounting hole 21 is smaller than the diameter of the lower opening of the mounting hole 21. The upper opening of the mounting hole 21 is fitted with the water guide pipe 30. Because the diameter of the upper opening of the mounting hole 21 is smaller than the diameter of the lower opening, the upper opening can limit the water guide pipe 30 when it is fitted with the water guide pipe 30. When the water guide pipe 30 is inserted into the mounting hole 21, the smaller diameter of the upper opening can prevent the water guide pipe 30 from going too deep or causing unnecessary shaking, thereby ensuring the stability of the water guide pipe 30 after installation. At the same time, the water guide pipe 30 passes through the lower opening of the mounting hole 21 on the rooting shell 20 and enters the root guide tube 10.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As a specific embodiment of the root growth auxiliary device provided by this utility model, the lower end of the rooting shell 20 is provided with a limiting cylinder 26 arranged around the lower opening of the mounting hole 21. The diameter of the lower opening of the mounting hole 21 is consistent with the inner diameter of the root canal 10. The upper end of the root canal 10 is fitted into the limiting cylinder 26. When the rooting shell 20 is installed on the upper end of the root canal 10, the upper end of the root canal 10 is fitted into the limiting cylinder 26, and the outer side wall of the root canal 10 is tightly fitted with the inner side wall of the limiting cylinder 26 to ensure the stability of the installation. The height of the limiting cylinder 26 is set to provide good support and positioning for the root canal 10, preventing it from shaking or shifting during use. Some small protrusions are also provided on the inner wall of the limiting cylinder 26. These protrusions can further increase the friction between the root canal 10 and the root canal 10, thereby enhancing the firmness of the connection between the two.

[0037] As a specific embodiment of the root growth auxiliary device provided by this utility model, the rooting shell 20 is also provided with a sealing element located on the inner wall of the connecting hole 22. The sealing element is used to seal the gap between the pressing strip 50 and the connecting hole 22. By sealing the connecting holes 22 on both sides of the rooting shell 20 with the sealing element, water loss is effectively reduced. The sealing element can effectively prevent external substances from entering the rooting shell 20 through the gap between the pressing strip 50 and the connecting hole 22, thereby creating a relatively stable and clean internal environment for rooting. The sealing element is made of elastic rubber material, which has good sealing performance and wear resistance. When the pressing strip 50 is inserted into the connecting hole 22, the sealing element will undergo a certain degree of elastic deformation and fit tightly against the surface of the pressing strip 50, thereby effectively preventing external substances from entering the interior of the rooting shell 20 through the gap between the pressing strip 50 and the connecting hole 22, and also preventing excessive water loss, ensuring that the internal humidity is within a suitable range for rooting.

[0038] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one specific embodiment of the root growth assist device provided by this utility model, the water collector 40 is a funnel, with an inlet 41 and an outlet 42 at its upper and lower openings, respectively. The funnel, serving as the water collector 40, has its larger opening facing upwards as the inlet 41, effectively collecting water from a large area. Whether it's rainwater or other liquid water sources, it can quickly converge inside the funnel. The smaller opening, serving as the outlet 42, facilitates the centralized guidance of the collected water into the water pipe 30.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 3 As a specific embodiment of the root growth auxiliary device provided by this utility model, the radial dimension of the upper end of the funnel, the radial dimension of the rooting shell 20, and the radial dimension of the root guide tube 10 decrease sequentially; the funnel is made of an opaque material and is used to shield the rooting shell 20 from sunlight; by gradually decreasing the radial dimension from top to bottom, the funnel can produce a certain shading effect, which can reduce the temperature to reduce evaporation, so that the temperature and humidity inside the rooting shell 20 are kept in a relatively stable state.

[0040] Preferably, both the rooting shell 20 and the root canal 10 are made of transparent material, which makes it easy for staff to observe the substrate condition and the root growth of the layering strip 50, and facilitates the implementation of corresponding management measures.

[0041] As a specific embodiment of the root growth auxiliary device provided by this utility model, the upper end of the rooting shell 20 is provided with a support plate for supporting the water collector 40. When the water collector 40 and the water guide pipe 30 are installed on the rooting shell 20 from top to bottom, the water guide pipe 30 extends downward through the mounting hole 21, while the water collector 40 is located on the upper side of the rooting shell 20. The bottom of the water collector 40 is tightly fitted with the support plate, which can stably support the weight of the water collector 40, ensuring that the water collector 40 can maintain balance under various environments. Preferably, the support plate is a ring structure, and its center coincides with the central axis of the rooting shell 20. The ring-shaped support plate is provided with multiple evenly distributed reinforcing ribs, which increase the strength of the support plate.

[0042] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are 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 root growth aid device, characterized by, include: The root canal is arranged vertically and is used for fixed installation in the recess; the interior of the root canal is filled with matrix; A rooting shell is fixedly installed at the upper end of the root guide tube; the rooting shell is provided with a vertically arranged mounting hole and a horizontally arranged connecting hole; the lower opening of the mounting hole corresponds to the root guide tube, and the interior of the rooting shell is filled with matrix; a pressure strip is used to pass through the connecting hole; A water guide tube passes through the mounting hole and is located in the rooting shell and the root guide tube; the upper end of the water guide tube is located above the rooting shell, and the tube wall of the water guide tube is provided with a seepage hole that communicates with the rooting shell and the root guide tube; A water collector is fixedly installed at the upper end of the water guide pipe; the upper and lower ends of the water collector are respectively provided with an inlet and an outlet, and the outlet is connected to the water guide pipe.

2. The root growth aid of claim 1, wherein, The rooting shell includes two fixed half-shells that are connected to each other. Each half-shell has two symmetrically arranged grooves. The two half-shells are joined together, and the four grooves are joined together in pairs to form the connecting hole.

3. The root growth aid of claim 2, wherein, The two semi-shells are also provided with a plurality of interconnected snap-fit ​​components, which are located between adjacent grooves.

4. The root growth aid of claim 1, wherein, The diameter of the upper opening of the mounting hole is smaller than the diameter of the lower opening of the mounting hole, and the upper opening of the mounting hole is fitted with the water guide pipe for installation.

5. The root growth aid of claim 4, wherein the root growth aid is a root growth aid according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The lower end of the rooting shell is provided with a limiting cylinder arranged around the lower opening of the mounting hole. The diameter of the lower opening of the mounting hole is the same as the inner diameter of the root guide tube. The upper end of the root guide tube is fitted into the limiting cylinder.

6. The root growth aid of claim 1, wherein, The rooting shell is also provided with a sealing element located on the inner wall of the connecting hole, which is used to seal the gap between the pressure strip and the connecting hole.

7. The root growth aid of claim 1, wherein, The water collector is a funnel, with the inlet and outlet of the funnel being the upper and lower openings, respectively.

8. The root growth aid of claim 7, wherein, The radial dimension of the upper end of the funnel, the radial dimension of the rooting shell, and the radial dimension of the root canal decrease sequentially; the funnel is made of an opaque material and is used to shield the rooting shell from sunlight.

9. The root growth aid of claim 1, wherein, Both the rooting shell and the root guide tube are made of transparent material and are used to observe the substrate condition and the growth of the layered roots.

10. The root growth aid of claim 1, wherein, The upper end of the rooting shell is provided with a support plate for supporting the water collector.

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