Greenhouse for planting epimedium
An automated light regulation system controlled by hydraulic cylinders and drive motors has solved the problem of low efficiency in manual operation in Epimedium cultivation greenhouses, achieving high-precision light control and improving the growth quality and yield of Epimedium.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing Epimedium cultivation greenhouses rely on manual operation for both shading and opening for light transmission, which is labor-intensive, inefficient, and makes it difficult to achieve precise light control, thus affecting the growth and efficacy of Epimedium.
The system uses hydraulic cylinders and drive motors to control the automatic adjustment of folding sunshades and sunshade cloth, enabling rapid and accurate light regulation, and combined with glass plates to provide a stable growth environment.
It reduces the labor intensity and time cost for growers, achieves high-precision light control, and improves the growth quality and yield of Epimedium.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of epimedium cultivation technology, and in particular to a greenhouse for epimedium cultivation. Background Technology
[0002] Epimedium, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, possesses numerous medicinal values and is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. Its growing environment is somewhat unique; it prefers shade but requires moderate sunlight for photosynthesis to ensure normal growth and excellent quality. However, natural light conditions often fail to meet this growth requirement, especially in certain regions where excessively strong or weak sunlight can negatively impact its growth and efficacy. Therefore, cultivating Epimedium in greenhouses has become an effective solution. Greenhouses provide a relatively stable growing environment, allowing for the artificial control of light, temperature, and humidity to meet the growth needs of Epimedium.
[0003] Light control is a crucial aspect of epimedium cultivation in greenhouses. While existing epimedium greenhouses can provide some degree of shade and light, they present numerous inconveniences in practice.
[0004] Traditional greenhouses often rely on manual methods of covering and uncovering with shade cloth when necessary to control light penetration or allow light to pass through. This process is not only labor-intensive but also inefficient. Especially in variable weather conditions, the shade cloth needs frequent adjustments to meet the light requirements of Epimedium, undoubtedly increasing the grower's workload and time costs. Manually covering and uncovering the shade cloth also makes precise light control difficult. Over-shading can lead to insufficient light, affecting Epimedium's photosynthesis and growth; while insufficient shading can expose Epimedium to excessive sunlight, causing leaf burn or poor growth. These problems directly reduce the efficiency of Epimedium cultivation, increase operational complexity, and make it difficult to meet the production demands of large-scale, high-precision cultivation. Therefore, to address the many shortcomings of existing technologies, we urgently need an innovative greenhouse for Epimedium cultivation to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a greenhouse for cultivating Epimedium, which solves the problem that in the existing technology, when greenhouses need to be covered to avoid light or opened to allow light to pass through, they often rely on manual methods of covering or uncovering with shade cloth, which is not only labor-intensive but also inefficient.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A greenhouse for cultivating Epimedium includes a greenhouse body, a top frame fixedly connected to the top of the greenhouse body, a bottom frame provided at the bottom of the top frame, and a folding sunshade board fixedly connected between the top of the bottom frame and the bottom of the top frame. Side plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the top frame, and hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected to the top of the two side plates by bolts. The output shafts of the two hydraulic cylinders pass through the two side plates respectively, and the extension ends of the output shafts of the two hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected to the side wall of the bottom frame.
[0008] A first side frame is fixedly connected to one side of the top frame, and a second side frame is fixedly connected to the other side of the top frame. A drive motor is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the first side frame by bolts, and a second winding rod is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first side frame. Several ropes are wound around the second winding rod. A first winding rod is rotatably connected to the inner side of the second side frame, and a sunshade cloth is wound around the first winding rod. One end of all the ropes is fixedly connected to one end of the sunshade cloth. One end of the first winding rod and one end of the second winding rod are connected by a belt.
[0009] Preferably, a protective frame is fixedly connected to one side of the top frame, and one side of the protective frame is fixedly connected to one side of the first side frame and one side of the second side frame, and the drive motor and belt are both located inside the protective frame.
[0010] Preferably, a pulley is fitted onto one end of both the first and second winding rods, and the two pulleys are connected by a belt winding.
[0011] Preferably, one end of the first winding rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second side frame via a rotating shaft, and the other end of the first winding rod passes through the side wall of the second side frame via a bearing sleeve. One end of the second winding rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first side frame via a rotating shaft, and the other end of the second winding rod passes through the side wall of the first side frame via a bearing sleeve.
[0012] Preferably, the output shafts of the two hydraulic cylinders are slidably connected to the two side plates respectively.
[0013] Preferably, glass panels are fixedly connected to the top and all four sides of the shed.
[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] This invention achieves rapid and accurate adjustment of folding sunshade panels and shade cloths through precise control of hydraulic cylinders and drive motors. During this process, light conditions can be adjusted in real time according to the growth needs of Epimedium, avoiding the inaccurate light control problems caused by traditional manual covering and uncovering of shade cloths. In traditional greenhouses, adjusting the shade cloth requires manual operation by the grower, which is labor-intensive and inefficient. This invention, through the automated control of hydraulic cylinders and drive motors, achieves rapid adjustment of sunshade panels and shade cloths, greatly reducing the grower's labor intensity and time costs. The light control method of this invention has high precision, meeting the needs of large-scale, high-precision cultivation of Epimedium. Stable control of light conditions during this process helps improve the growth quality and yield of Epimedium. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall main structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the greenhouse of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from below;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the shed of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Shed; 2. Base frame; 3. Folding sunshade; 4. Top frame; 5. First side frame; 6. Second side frame; 7. First winding rod; 8. Sunshade cloth; 9. Second winding rod; 10. Rope; 11. Side panel; 12. Hydraulic cylinder; 13. Drive motor; 14. Pulley; 15. Belt; 16. Protective frame; 17. Glass plate. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages 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.
[0025] Reference Figure 1-6 A greenhouse for cultivating Epimedium includes a greenhouse body 1. A top frame 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the greenhouse body 1, and a bottom frame 2 is provided at the bottom of the top frame 4. A folding sunshade 3 is fixedly connected between the top of the bottom frame 2 and the bottom of the top frame 4. It can be folded or unfolded as needed to adjust the degree of shading around the greenhouse and provide a suitable light environment for Epimedium. Side plates 11 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top frame 4, and hydraulic cylinders 12 are fixedly connected to the top of the two side plates 11 by bolts. The bottom frame 2 is driven to move up and down, thereby controlling the folding and unfolding of the folding sunshade 3 to realize the switching between shading and light transmission around the greenhouse. The output shafts of the two hydraulic cylinders 12 pass through the two side plates 11 respectively, and the extension ends of the output shafts of the two hydraulic cylinders 12 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the bottom frame 2.
[0026] A first side frame 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the top frame 4, and a second side frame 6 is fixedly connected to the other side of the top of the top frame 4. A drive motor 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the first side frame 5 by bolts, and a second winding rod 9 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the first side frame 5. Several ropes 10 are wound around the second winding rod 9 as pulling elements for the shading cloth 8. The shading cloth 8 is unfolded and retracted by the rotation of the second winding rod 9. A first winding rod 7 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the second side frame 6, and the shading cloth 8 is wound around the first winding rod 7. The shading cloth 8 serves as the shading element of the greenhouse top. The shading and light transmission of the greenhouse top are switched by unfolding and retracting. One end of all the ropes 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the shading cloth 8. One end of the first winding rod 7 and the second winding rod 9 are wound together by a belt 15.
[0027] Furthermore, a protective frame 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the top frame 4, and one side of the protective frame 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the first side frame 5 and the second side frame 6. The drive motor 13 and the belt 15 are both located inside the protective frame 16. During daily use, the protective frame 16 can prevent external dust, rainwater and other debris from entering, protect the drive motor 13 and the belt 15 from damage, improve the service life of the drive motor 13 and the belt 15, reduce the failure rate caused by external environmental factors, and ensure the stable operation of the greenhouse lighting control system.
[0028] Furthermore, pulleys 14 are fitted onto one end of both the first winding rod 7 and the second winding rod 9, and the two pulleys 14 are connected by a belt 15. When the drive motor 13 starts, it drives the pulley 14 on the second winding rod 9 to rotate. Through the transmission of the belt 15, the pulley 14 on the first winding rod 7 also rotates, thereby realizing the co-rotation of the first winding rod 7 and the second winding rod 9, realizing the storage and release of the shading cloth 8, realizing the control of greenhouse lighting, and reducing the labor intensity of operators.
[0029] Furthermore, one end of the first winding rod 7 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second side frame 6 via a rotating shaft, and the other end of the first winding rod 7 passes through the side wall of the second side frame 6 via a bearing sleeve. One end of the second winding rod 9 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first side frame 5 via a rotating shaft, and the other end of the second winding rod 9 passes through the side wall of the first side frame 5 via a bearing sleeve. This design allows the first winding rod 7 and the second winding rod 9 to rotate smoothly under the drive of the drive motor 13, while ensuring stability and durability during rotation.
[0030] Furthermore, the output shafts of the two hydraulic cylinders 12 are connected to the two side plates 11 in a sliding connection.
[0031] Furthermore, glass panels 17 are fixedly connected to the top and sides of the greenhouse 1. The glass panels 17 can transmit light while blocking external factors such as wind and rain, providing a stable growing environment for Epimedium. When light is needed, the intensity of light entering the greenhouse can be adjusted by controlling the state of the folded shade panel 3 and the shade cloth 8.
[0032] In summary:
[0033] In the greenhouse for Epimedium cultivation, the greenhouse body 1 serves as the main structure of the entire cultivation environment. A top frame 4 is fixedly connected to its top, and a bottom frame 2 is located at the bottom of the top frame 4 and is fixedly connected to the top frame 4 via a folding sunshade panel 3. Side plates 11 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top frame 4. Hydraulic cylinders 12 are bolted to the top of each side plate 11. The output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 12 passes through the side plate 11 and is fixedly connected to the side wall of the bottom frame 2, with a sliding connection allowing the bottom frame 2 to move up and down. A first side frame 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the top frame 4, and a second side frame 6 is fixedly connected to the other side. A drive motor 13 is bolted to one side of the outer wall of the first side frame 5, and a second winding rod 9 is rotatably connected to its inner side. Several ropes 10 are wound around the second winding rod 9. A first winding rod 7 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the second side frame 6, and a sunshade cloth 8 is wound around the first winding rod 7. One end of all the ropes 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the sunshade cloth 8. Both the first winding rod 7 and the second winding rod 9 have pulleys 14 fitted onto one end, and the two pulleys 14 are connected by a belt 15, allowing the first winding rod 7 and the second winding rod 9 to rotate in the same direction. A protective frame 16 is also fixedly connected to one side of the top frame 4. One side of the protective frame 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the first side frame 5 and the second side frame 6. The drive motor 13 and the belt 15 are located inside the protective frame 16 and are effectively protected. Glass plates 17 are fixedly connected to the top and sides of the shed 1, providing a stable growing environment for the epimedium. When the epimedium is in a growth stage requiring shade, the folding shade panels 3 around the shed 1 are in a shaded state, and the shade cloth 8 on the top of the shed 1 is also laid flat on the roof, providing a cool growing environment for the epimedium. When moderate light is needed to promote photosynthesis in the epimedium, the operator first activates two hydraulic cylinders 12. Driven by the hydraulic cylinder 12, the base frame 2 begins to move upward, thereby driving the folding sunshade 3 to fold, opening the four sides of the shed 1 to provide ample sunlight for the epimedium. Simultaneously, the operator starts the drive motor 13. The start of the drive motor 13 causes the pulley 14 on the second winding rod 9 to rotate. Through the transmission of the belt 15, the pulley 14 on the first winding rod 7 also rotates, thus achieving the same rotation direction for the first winding rod 7 and the second winding rod 9. As the second winding rod 9 rotates, the rope 10 is gradually released, and the sunshade cloth 8 wound on the first winding rod 7 is gradually retracted during rotation, while the rope 10 remains at the top of the shed 1, achieving a light-transmitting effect at the top of the shed 1. When shading is needed again, the operator simply reverses the drive motor 13, causing the rope 10 to retract, and the sunshade cloth 8, pulled by the rope 10, is laid flat again on the top of the shed 1, achieving a light-blocking effect. At the same time, by controlling the reverse movement of the hydraulic cylinder 12, the bottom frame 2 can be moved down, and the folded sunshade 3 can be unfolded again to cover the four sides of the canopy 1.The hydraulic cylinder 12 and the folding sunshade 3 work together to easily control the shading status of the greenhouse 1, providing a suitable light environment for the Epimedium. The drive motor 13, the first winding rod 7, the second winding rod 9, the rope 10, and the shade cloth 8 work together to switch between shading and light transmission at the top of the greenhouse 1, further meeting the Epimedium's light requirements. The protective frame 16 effectively protects the drive motor 13 and the belt 15, improving their service life, reducing the failure rate caused by external environmental factors, and ensuring the stable operation of the greenhouse light control system. The rotating connection design of the first winding rod 7 and the second winding rod 9 allows them to rotate smoothly under the drive motor 13, while ensuring stability and durability during rotation. The glass plate 17 allows light to pass through while blocking wind, rain, and other external factors, providing a stable growing environment for the Epimedium. By controlling the state of the folding sunshade 3 and the shade cloth 8, the light intensity entering the greenhouse can be adjusted to meet the needs of different growth stages of the Epimedium.
[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A large shed for Epimedium planting, comprising a shed body (1), characterized in that, The top of the shed body (1) is fixedly connected with a top frame (4), the bottom of the top frame (4) is provided with a bottom frame (2), and the top of the bottom frame (2) and the bottom of the top frame (4) are fixedly connected with a folding sun shield (3), both sides of the top frame (4) are fixedly connected with side plates (11), the top of each of the two side plates (11) is fixedly connected with a hydraulic oil cylinder (12) through a bolt, and the output shafts of the two hydraulic oil cylinders (12) respectively penetrate the two side plates (11), wherein the extension ends of the output shafts of the two hydraulic oil cylinders (12) are fixedly connected with the side walls of the bottom frame (2). The top of the top frame (4) is fixedly connected with a first side frame (5) on one side, and a second side frame (6) is fixedly connected with the top of the top frame (4) on the other side, a driving motor (13) is fixedly connected with the outer wall of the first side frame (5) on one side through a bolt, a second winding rod (9) is rotatably connected with the inner side of the first side frame (5), and a plurality of ropes (10) are woundly connected with the second winding rod (9), a first winding rod (7) is rotatably connected with the inner side of the second side frame (6), and a sunshade cloth (8) is woundly connected with the first winding rod (7), wherein one end of each of the ropes (10) is fixedly connected with one end of the sunshade cloth (8), and the first winding rod (7) and one end of the second winding rod (9) are woundly connected through a belt (15).
2. The Epimedium planting greenhouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top frame (4) is fixedly connected with a protective frame (16) on one side, and the protective frame (16) is fixedly connected with one side of the first side frame (5) and the second side frame (6) on one side, and the driving motor (13) and the belt (15) are located on the inner side of the protective frame (16).
3. The Epimedium plantation greenhouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first winding rod (7) and the second winding rod (9) are both provided with a belt pulley (14) on one end, and the two belt pulleys (14) are woundly connected through a belt (15).
4. The Epimedium planting greenhouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the first winding rod (7) is rotatably connected with the inner wall of the second side frame (6) through a rotating shaft, and the other end of the first winding rod (7) penetrates the side wall of the second side frame (6) through a bearing sleeve, one end of the second winding rod (9) is rotatably connected with the inner wall of the first side frame (5) through a rotating shaft, and the other end of the second winding rod (9) penetrates the side wall of the first side frame (5) through a bearing sleeve.
5. The Epimedium plantation greenhouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output shafts of the two hydraulic oil cylinders (12) are respectively and slidably connected with the connection portions of the two side plates (11).
6. The Epimedium planting greenhouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the shed body (1) is fixedly connected with glass plates (17) around.