Seedling root protection breeding container

By introducing a perforated bottom plate and support cylinder structure into the breeding container, combined with a piston assembly, the problem of water not being able to enter the roots in traditional breeding containers was solved, enabling precise irrigation and oxygen supply to the seedling roots, thus improving the survival rate and growth quality of the seedlings.

CN223968338UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06SHANDONG AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

Traditional breeding containers cannot effectively deliver water or nutrient solution to the roots of seedlings during irrigation, leading to waste and root rot. Furthermore, their structural design is insufficient to meet the needs of high-quality and high-efficiency breeding.

Method used

A seedling root protection breeding container was designed, which adopts a hollow bottom plate and inclined support cylinder structure, combined with a piston assembly, to achieve precise irrigation and sufficient oxygen supply, and achieve good ventilation and drainage through the through holes in the hollow bottom plate and support cylinder.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise irrigation and oxygen supply to the seedling roots, improving the survival rate and growth quality of seedlings, reducing the probability of root diseases, and meeting the needs of high-efficiency breeding.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a seedling root protection breeding container, which relates to the technical field of breeding containers, and comprises a culture pot, a bottom breeding area of which is fixedly provided with a hollow bottom plate; the bottom end of the supporting cylinder is perpendicularly fixed to the central area of the hollowed-out bottom plate, the top end of the supporting cylinder extends to the top brim of the culture pot at the inclination angle of 30-60 degrees, and through holes are evenly distributed in the surface of the supporting cylinder in the axial direction; the piston assembly comprises a piston movably connected to the inner cavity of the supporting cylinder in a sleeved mode and a piston rod coaxially connected with the piston, the free end of the piston rod extends to the outer side of the culture pot, the supporting cylinder, the hollowed-out bottom plate and the culture pot form a triangular support, the stability and strength of the hollowed-out bottom plate are improved, and the hollowed-out bottom plate has good bearing capacity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of breeding container technology, specifically to a seedling root protection breeding container. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern seedling cultivation industry, breeding containers serve as the fundamental carriers for seedling growth, and their performance plays a crucial role in the survival rate, growth quality, and subsequent transplant adaptability of seedlings. Traditional seedling breeding containers have many shortcomings in structural design and functional implementation, making it difficult to meet the current demands for high-quality and high-efficiency breeding.

[0003] Traditional breeding containers typically have a drainage plate at the bottom to prevent liquid from accumulating at the bottom and causing root rot during watering. However, existing breeding containers usually involve watering directly from the top, resulting in a large amount of water or nutrient solution being wasted and failing to effectively reach the root zone of the seedlings, which presents certain shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a seedling root protection breeding container.

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

[0006] Seedling root protection breeding containers, including:

[0007] The cultivation pot has a perforated bottom plate fixedly installed in the breeding area at the bottom.

[0008] The support tube is vertically fixed at its bottom end to the central area of ​​the hollowed-out base plate. The top end of the support tube extends to the top edge of the culture pot at an inclined angle of 30°-60°. The surface of the support tube has through holes evenly distributed along the axial direction.

[0009] A piston assembly includes a piston movably fitted into the inner cavity of a support cylinder and a piston rod coaxially connected thereto, the free end of the piston rod extending to the outside of the culture basin;

[0010] The depth to which the piston moves within the support cylinder is positively correlated with the pouring depth.

[0011] Preferably, the inclination angle of the support cylinder is 45°, and the support cylinder is offset from the culture area of ​​the culture pot.

[0012] Preferably, the through holes are arranged in an alternating pattern on the surface of the support cylinder, with the axial length of a single through hole being 3-8 mm and the spacing between adjacent through holes being 1.2-1.5 times its axial length.

[0013] Preferably, the piston and the support cylinder are interference fit, and there are two support cylinders.

[0014] Preferably, the lower surface of the hollow base plate is provided with flow guide ribs, which are radially distributed and have a height of 2-5mm.

[0015] Preferably, the perforated base plate has a honeycomb structure and a porosity of 40%-60%.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. Stable structure: The support cylinder, the perforated bottom plate, and the cultivation pot form a triangular support, which improves the stability and strength of the perforated bottom plate and gives it good load-bearing capacity;

[0018] 2. High-efficiency gas delivery: The operator pushes the piston rod to move the piston downward in the support cylinder or pulls the piston out. Outside air enters through the end of the support cylinder and then enters the seedling roots through the surface holes, replenishing the roots with oxygen. Sufficient oxygen promotes root respiration, enhances root cell activity, facilitates root absorption and transformation of nutrients, promotes healthy seedling growth, and at the same time reduces the probability of root diseases and maintains a healthy and stable root environment.

[0019] 3. Good ventilation and drainage: The honeycomb structure of the hollow bottom plate and the through holes on the surface of the support cylinder work together to achieve full exchange of air between the inside of the container and the outside, providing sufficient oxygen to the roots of the seedlings and maintaining normal physiological activities of the roots;

[0020] 4. Precise Irrigation: Operators can push the piston to the corresponding position in the support cylinder using the piston rod according to the irrigation needs of different heights in the cultivation area; liquid is added from the top of the support cylinder, and the liquid is discharged from the through hole in the support cylinder above the piston, precisely irrigating different heights in the cultivation area, so that water and nutrients can be evenly penetrated into the substrate around the seedling roots, avoiding the problem of excessive or insufficient water in some areas in traditional irrigation, and protecting the seedling roots. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The disclosure of this utility model is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts. Wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the seedling root protection breeding container of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the hollowed-out bottom plate of the seedling root protection breeding container of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the seedling root protection breeding container of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view (AA) of the seedling root protection breeding container of this utility model.

[0026] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Culture pot; 2. Perforated bottom plate; 3. Support cylinder; 4. Piston; 5. Piston rod; 6. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0027] It is readily understood that, based on the technical solution of this utility model, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementations without altering the essential spirit of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model and should not be considered as the entirety of this utility model or as limitations or restrictions on the technical solution of this utility model.

[0028] Example

[0029] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the seedling root protection breeding container includes:

[0030] Cultivation pot 1: As the main supporting part of the entire breeding container, its bottom breeding area is stably fixed with a hollow bottom plate 2; the design size and shape of cultivation pot 1 can be customized according to different seedling cultivation needs to meet diverse planting scenarios.

[0031] The perforated base plate 2 has a honeycomb structure with a porosity of 40%-60%. This structure ensures good drainage and aeration while providing some support for the seedling roots. Its lower surface has radially distributed guide ribs 7, with a rib height of 2-5mm, which help guide excess water to drain quickly and prevent water accumulation at the roots.

[0032] Support cylinders 3: Two are provided, with their bottom ends vertically fixed to the central area of ​​the perforated base plate 2. The top of the support cylinder 3 extends at a 45° angle to the top edge of the culture pot 1, and is offset from the culture area of ​​the culture pot 1. The surface of the support cylinder 3 has staggered through holes 6 evenly distributed along the axial direction. The axial length of a single through hole is 3-8 mm, and the spacing between adjacent through holes is 1.2-1.5 times its axial length. The support cylinder 3 not only provides a movement track for the piston assembly, but the through holes 6 on its surface also promote air circulation and water penetration, improving the root microenvironment.

[0033] Piston assembly: Composed of a piston 4 movably fitted inside the support cylinder 3 and a piston rod 5 coaxially connected thereto. The piston 4 and the support cylinder 3 are interference-fitted to ensure good sealing. The free end of the piston rod 5 extends to the outside of the culture basin 1, allowing the operator to control the position of the piston 4 inside the support cylinder 3 by pulling the piston rod 5.

[0034] Irrigation principle

[0035] Piston 4 position adjustment: The operator can push the piston 4 to the corresponding position in the support cylinder 3 by pulling the piston rod 5 according to the watering needs at different heights of the cultivation area. For example, if watering is to be carried out in a deeper part of the cultivation area, the piston 4 is pushed to a lower position in the support cylinder 3; if watering is to be carried out in an area near the top of the cultivation pot 1, the piston 4 is raised to a higher position in the support cylinder 3.

[0036] Liquid addition and discharge: When piston 4 is in the desired position, liquid, such as water or nutrient solution, is added through the opening at the top of support cylinder 3. Because the surface of support cylinder 3 has evenly distributed, staggered through-holes 6 along the axial direction, the added liquid will discharge through the through-holes 6 on the support cylinder 3 above piston 4. This discharged liquid can precisely irrigate different heights within the cultivation area, allowing water and nutrients to evenly penetrate into the substrate around the seedling roots, meeting the water and nutrient needs of the seedlings at different growth stages. This avoids the problems of excessive or insufficient water in certain areas that may occur with traditional irrigation methods, thus protecting the seedling roots.

[0037] Gas transport principle

[0038] Piston 4 moves downward: During the growth of seedlings, when it is necessary to supplement oxygen to the roots and improve the root microenvironment, the operator pushes the piston rod 5 to make the piston 4 move downward in the support cylinder 3 or pulls the piston 4 out of the support cylinder 3, so that the gas can enter the seedling roots through the support cylinder 3 and the through hole 6.

[0039] Gas Exhaust: Since the support cylinder 3 is connected to the outside air through the through-hole 6 on its surface, when the piston 4 moves downward, it will send the gas inside the support cylinder 3 into the seedling roots through the through-hole 6. This fresh air can provide sufficient oxygen to the roots, promote root respiration, enhance the activity of root cells, and facilitate the absorption and transformation of nutrients by the roots, thereby promoting the healthy growth of the seedlings. At the same time, good ventilation can also reduce the probability of root diseases and maintain a healthy and stable root environment.

[0040] Ventilation and drainage principles

[0041] Ventilation: The honeycomb structure of the perforated base plate 2 and the through holes 6 on the surface of the support cylinder 3 work together to allow for full exchange of air between the inside of the container and the outside. Fresh air from the outside enters the container through the through holes 6 of the support cylinder 3, and then diffuses throughout the cultivation area through the pores of the perforated base plate 2, providing sufficient oxygen to the roots of the seedlings, promoting root respiration, and maintaining normal physiological activities of the roots.

[0042] The support cylinder 3 forms a triangular support with the hollowed-out bottom plate 2 and the culture pot 1, which improves the stability and strength of the hollowed-out bottom plate 2 and makes the hollowed-out bottom plate 2 have good load-bearing capacity.

[0043] The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A nursery root protection breeding container, characterized by, The invention relates to a culture pot, comprising: a culture pot (1) with a hollow bottom plate (2) fixedly arranged in the bottom breeding area; a support cylinder (3) vertically fixed at the central area of the hollow bottom plate (2), the top end of the support cylinder (3) extends to the top eave of the culture pot (1) at an inclination angle of 30°-60°, and the surface of the support cylinder (3) is uniformly distributed with through holes (6) along the axial direction; a piston assembly, including a piston (4) movably sleeved in the inner cavity of the support cylinder (3) and a piston rod (5) coaxially connected therewith, the free end of the piston rod (5) extends to the outside of the culture pot (1); the moving depth of the piston (4) in the support cylinder (3) is positively correlated with the irrigation depth.

2. The nursery root protection breeding container of claim 1, wherein: The inclination angle of the support cylinder (3) is preferably 45°, and the support cylinder (3) is staggered with the culture area of the culture pot (1).

3. The nursery root protection breeding container of claim 2, wherein: The through holes (6) are staggered on the surface of the support cylinder (3), the axial length of a single through hole is 3-8mm, and the distance between adjacent through holes is 1.2-1.5 times the axial length.

4. The nursery root protection breeding container of claim 3, wherein: The piston (4) and the support cylinder (3) are interference fit, and the support cylinder (3) is provided with two.

5. The nursery root protection breeding container of claim 4, wherein: The lower surface of the hollow bottom plate (2) is provided with flow guide ribs (7), which are radially distributed and have a height of 2-5mm.

6. The nursery plant root protection breeding container of claim 5, wherein: The hollow bottom plate (2) is a honeycomb structure, and its porosity is 40%-60%.