Rapid germination device for corn seeds

The automated structure enables the soaking and draining of corn seeds, solving the problems of inconsistent seed quality and increased labor caused by manual processing, and improving germination rate and germination speed.

CN224069142UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03CHUXIONG PREFECTURE FUYI SEED IND GROUP CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing rapid germination devices for corn seeds require manual preliminary processing of the seeds, resulting in inconsistent seed quality and increasing the workload and time costs for staff.

Method used

An automated structure was designed, comprising a supporting working box, a soaking movable box, a draining limiting frame, an electric rotating shaft block, and a spray head. Powered by a motor, the adjusting screw drives the movable limiting block to perform automated soaking and draining. Combined with the spray head at the lower end of the electric rotating shaft block, water is sprayed in all directions, thus achieving automated seed processing.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated soaking and draining of seeds, reduces manual intervention, improves ease of operation and work efficiency, and increases germination rate and germination speed.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of seed germination devices, in particular to a rapid corn seed germination device which comprises a supporting work box and further comprises a soaking movable box, a draining limiting frame, a temperature adjusting strip, an electric rotating shaft block and a spraying head. A draining limiting frame used for draining water of the seeds is fixedly welded between the two sets of movable limiting blocks, a temperature adjusting strip is placed in the fixed clamping groove frame in a limiting mode, the bottom end of the flow dividing water pipe is fixedly connected with a plurality of sets of electric rotating shaft blocks, and the bottom ends of the electric rotating shaft blocks are fixedly connected with spraying heads. According to the corn seed soaking device, the motor is used for providing power, the adjusting lead screw drives the movable limiting block to conduct soaking, corn seeds are automatically soaked, after soaking, the corn seed soaking device can be automatically lifted, water of the seeds is drained, later germination of the seeds is facilitated, automatic soaking and draining of the seeds are achieved, and the working efficiency is improved. And the problem of time and labor waste is avoided, and the operation convenience is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seed germination devices, and more particularly to a rapid germination device for corn seeds. Background Technology

[0002] A rapid corn seed germination device is a device used to accelerate the germination process of corn seeds. By controlling environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and light, it can improve the germination rate and speed, and reduce the impact of inferior seeds on germination by optimizing environmental conditions.

[0003] However, most existing rapid corn seed germination devices require manual preliminary treatment of the seeds before they can be placed into the device, resulting in inconsistent seed quality and increasing the workload of staff, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0004] Therefore, since the aforementioned rapid germination device for corn seeds requires manual preliminary treatment of the seeds, a rapid germination device for corn seeds can be designed with a universal automated structure to automatically process, soak, and drain the seeds, ensuring uniform seed quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the problems of inconsistent seed quality and increased workload for staff due to the need for manual preliminary treatment of corn seeds in rapid germination devices.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a corn seed rapid germination device, including a supporting working box, a soaking movable box, a draining limiting frame, a temperature regulating strip, an electric rotating shaft block and a spray head. The soaking movable box is slidably connected to the bottom end of the supporting working box. A draining limiting frame for seed moisture draining is fixedly welded between two sets of movable limiting blocks. A temperature regulating strip is placed inside the fixed slot frame. Multiple sets of electric rotating shaft blocks are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the diversion water pipe. A spray head is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the electric rotating shaft block.

[0007] Preferably, a motor provides power, causing the adjusting screw to drive the movable limit block to automatically soak the corn seeds. After soaking, the block automatically rises to drain the water, facilitating later germination. This not only automates the soaking and draining of seeds but also avoids time-consuming and labor-intensive processes, improving ease of operation, reducing manual intervention, and increasing work efficiency. The spray head at the lower end of the electric rotating shaft block can evenly spray water onto the seeds from all directions as needed, improving germination rate and speed.

[0008] Preferably, a fixed assembly slot frame is fixedly welded to the top of the support work box, a transparent observation plate is provided on the outside of the support work box, two sets of limiting sliding plates are fixedly connected to the bottom of the soaking movable tank, an anti-corrosion protective layer is attached to the inside of the support work box, fixed guide plates are fixedly welded to both sides of the inside of the support work box, a stable placement frame is fixedly welded to one side of the inside of the support work box, a movable limiting block is slidably connected to the outside of the adjusting screw, two sets of fixed slot frames are fixedly welded to the inside of the support work box, a water tank is fixedly connected to the top of the assembly cover plate, and a diversion water pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water tank.

[0009] Preferably, adjustable protective frames are fixedly welded to both sides of the support work box, and a motor for providing power is provided at the top of the adjustable protective frame, with an adjusting screw at the motor output end.

[0010] Preferably, a waterproof battery pack is placed inside the stable placement rack, and a temperature detector is connected to the wire on one side of the waterproof battery pack, while a humidity detector is connected to the wire on the other side of the temperature detector.

[0011] Preferably, an assembly cover plate is attached to the top of the fixed assembly slot frame, and multiple sets of fixing screws are provided inside the assembly cover plate, with nuts rotatably connected to the bottom end of the fixing screws.

[0012] Preferably, the slots inside the fixed assembly frame and the assembly cover plate are the same, and the size and shape of the slots are adapted to the fixing screws.

[0013] Preferably, the draining limiting frame has guide grooves on both sides, and the size of the guide grooves is adapted to the fixed guide plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. Powered by an electric motor, the adjusting screw drives the movable limit block to automatically soak corn seeds. After soaking, the block automatically rises to drain the water, facilitating germination. This automated process not only automates soaking and draining but also avoids time-consuming and labor-intensive tasks, improving ease of operation, reducing manual intervention, and increasing work efficiency. The spray head at the lower end of the electric rotating shaft can evenly spray water onto the seeds from all directions as needed, improving germination rate and speed. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of the transparent observation plate of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the stable placement rack structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the water tank structure of this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support box; 2. Fixed assembly slot frame; 3. Transparent observation plate; 4. Adjustable protective frame; 5. Motor; 6. Adjusting screw; 7. Immersion movable box; 8. Limiting slide plate; 9. Anti-corrosion protective layer; 10. Fixed guide plate; 11. Stable placement rack; 12. Waterproof battery pack; 13. Temperature detector; 14. Humidity detector; 15. Movable limit block; 16. Drainage limit frame; 17. Fixed slot frame; 18. Temperature regulating strip; 19. Assembly cover plate; 20. Fixed screw; 21. Nut; 22. Water tank; 23. Diverter pipe; 24. Electric rotating shaft block; 25. Spray head. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Rapid germination devices for corn seeds and smart agriculture, along with seed pre-germination technology, highlight the importance of smart agriculture as a key development direction in modern agriculture. This involves combining modern science and technology with agricultural planting to achieve unmanned, automated, and intelligent management. Seed pre-germination, as a method to promote seed germination, is widely used to accelerate plant growth. Traditional pre-germination methods involve soaking seeds in warm water to loosen the seed coat and stimulate germination, followed by placing them in a moist culture medium to ensure suitable temperature and light conditions. However, this method has limited control over the growth cycle and germination height of different seeds. Research progress on seed germination and its regulation is also significant. Seed germination is a complex physiological process influenced by various factors, including seed genetic characteristics, environmental conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and light), and the seed's own physiological state (such as dormancy). In recent years, researchers have made significant progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms, physiological regulation, and environmental adaptability of seed germination. For example, seeds undergo multiple stages during germination, including water absorption, enzyme activation, cell wall relaxation, and radicle breaking through the seed coat. Furthermore, seed dormancy and germination ability are regulated by plant hormones (such as abscisic acid ABA) and environmental signals (such as water and oxygen). Current technologies have limitations. Although traditional seed germination methods and equipment can promote seed germination to some extent, several problems remain. For example, different seeds exhibit significant differences in germination speed and growth cycle, making precise control of the germination process difficult. Additionally, existing equipment is inadequate in controlling temperature and humidity, as well as the uniformity of ventilation and light conditions, affecting germination rate and speed. These problems limit the effectiveness of seed germination devices in modern agricultural production. To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, researchers have proposed various improvement schemes. For example, automating and precisely controlling the seed germination process through intelligent design, including the application of temperature and humidity sensors, intelligent control systems, and automated irrigation systems. Furthermore, some new devices have added comparative experimental functions, enabling simultaneous testing of germination rates under different conditions, providing a scientific basis for optimizing germination conditions. These technological improvements not only increase germination rate and speed but also provide better protection for subsequent seed growth. In summary, the background technology of rapid corn seed germination devices involves the development needs of smart agriculture, the physiological mechanisms of seed germination, and the shortcomings of existing technologies. By introducing intelligent and automated technologies, new germination devices can better meet the needs of modern agriculture for efficient and precise seed treatment. Existing rapid corn seed germination devices may encounter the following problems during use: Inaccurate environmental condition control: Uneven temperature and humidity: Uneven temperature distribution in the germination box or germination chamber leads to inconsistent germination rates in different areas. Poor ventilation: Insufficient oxygen or excessive carbon dioxide concentration may cause seeds to undergo anaerobic respiration, producing alcohol and inhibiting germination. Improper humidity control: Excessively high or low humidity in the sand bed or culture medium affects seed respiration and germination rate.Seed quality issues: Low seed vigor: Old, poorly mature seeds result in low germination rates and uneven seedling emergence. Seed contamination or infection: Contaminated seeds or unsterilized culture medium can lead to seed rot and poor seedling growth. Equipment malfunction: Power outages, blown fuses, or poor power socket contact can cause equipment malfunction. Temperature control failure: Malfunctioning temperature sensors or heating / cooling devices can cause abnormal temperatures inside the chamber. Improper operation: Inadequate seed treatment: Failure to thoroughly wash off seed coating agents or proper seed treatment (such as sterilization or coating) can affect germination rates. Uneven seed arrangement: Overly dense or uneven seed arrangement in the germination box leads to inconsistent germination speeds. Excessive soaking time: Soaking seeds for too long can cause them to rot. Inaccurate germination test results: Large differences in germination rates between different germination boxes or germination areas affect the accuracy of test results. Low germination rate of dormant seeds: Some seeds are in a dormant state, resulting in low germination rates. Other issues: Seeds may protrude from the sand surface during sand bed germination tests, leading to water loss. Equipment mobility is limited: Some germination devices are difficult to move and cannot be repositioned as needed. Solutions: Optimize equipment design: Employ an intelligent temperature and humidity control system to ensure uniform and stable environmental conditions. Seed pretreatment: Perform seed disinfection, sun-drying, or soaking treatments to improve germination rates. Regular equipment maintenance: Check the power supply, sensors, and heating / cooling devices, and replace faulty parts promptly. Standardized operating procedures: Strictly follow the operating procedures for seed treatment and equipment use. These measures can effectively solve common problems encountered during the use of existing rapid corn seed germination devices, improving germination rates and experimental accuracy.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment of a rapid germination device for corn seeds, including a supporting working box 1, a soaking movable box 7, a draining limiting frame 16, a temperature regulating strip 18, an electric rotating shaft block 24, and a spray head 25. The soaking movable box 7 is slidably connected to the bottom end of the supporting working box 1. A draining limiting frame 16 for draining seed moisture is fixedly welded between two sets of movable limiting blocks 15. The temperature regulating strip 18 is placed inside the fixed slot frame 17. Multiple sets of electric rotating shaft blocks 24 are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the diversion pipe 23. The bottom end of the electric rotating block 24 is fixed. Connected to a spray head 25, the motor 5 provides power, causing the adjusting screw 6 to drive the movable limit block 15 to perform automatic soaking of corn seeds. After soaking, the screw head automatically rises to drain the seeds, facilitating later germination. This not only automates the soaking and draining of seeds but also avoids time-consuming and labor-intensive processes, improving ease of operation, reducing manual intervention, and increasing work efficiency. Using the spray head 25 at the lower end of the electric rotating shaft block 24, water can be sprayed evenly from all directions as needed, improving germination rate and germination speed.

[0024] Please see Figures 2-3 In this embodiment, a fixed assembly slot frame 2 is fixedly welded to the top of the support work box 1, a transparent observation plate 3 is provided on the outside of the support work box 1, two sets of limiting sliding plates 8 are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the immersion movable tank 7, an anti-corrosion protective layer 9 is attached to the inside of the support work box 1, fixed guide plates 10 are fixedly welded to both sides of the inside of the support work box 1, a stable placement frame 11 is fixedly welded to one side of the inside of the support work box 1, a movable limiting block 15 is slidably connected to the outside of the adjusting screw 6, two sets of fixed card slot frames 17 are fixedly welded to the inside of the support work box 1, and a water... The bottom of the water tank 22 is fixedly connected to a water pipe 23. The seeds are spread flat in the draining limiting frame 16. The motor 5 at the upper end of the adjusting protective frame 4 is started, so that the adjusting screw 6 drives the movable limiting block 15 to rise and fall, so that the draining limiting frame 16 is lowered into the soaking movable box 7, allowing the seeds to be fully soaked. After soaking, the adjusting screw 6 drives the movable limiting block 15 to rise, and the draining limiting frame 16 can automatically drain the water from the seeds. According to the needs of the seed germination environment, the temperature regulating strip 18 in the fixed slot frame 17 is activated to adjust the temperature in the supporting working box 1.

[0025] Please see Figure 4 In this embodiment, adjustable protective frames 4 are fixedly welded to both sides of the supporting work box 1. A motor 5 for providing power is provided at the top of the adjustable protective frame 4. An adjusting screw 6 is provided at the output end of the motor 5. A waterproof battery pack 12 is placed inside the stable placement frame 11. A temperature detector 13 is connected to one end of the waterproof battery pack 12 by wires. A humidity detector 14 is connected to the other end of the temperature detector 13 by wires. An assembly cover plate 19 is attached to the top of the fixed assembly slot frame 2. Multiple sets of fixing screws 20 are provided inside the assembly cover plate 19. Nuts 21 are rotatably connected to the bottom end of the fixing screws 20. The slotted frame 2 and the mounting cover 19 have the same slots, and the size and shape of the slots are adapted to the fixing screw 20. The draining limit frame 16 has guide slots on both sides, and the size of the guide slots is adapted to the fixing guide plate 10. According to the needs of the germination environment, the water in the water tank 22 is sprayed out from the spray head 25 through the diversion water pipe 23. The electric rotating shaft block 24 drives the spray head 25 to adjust the angle, so as to carry out all-round spraying. The temperature detector 13 and humidity detector 14 in the stable placement rack 11 can detect the temperature and humidity in the support work box 1 in real time to ensure the stability of the germination environment.

[0026] During operation, the seeds are laid flat in the draining limiting frame 16. The motor 5 at the upper end of the adjusting protective frame 4 is started, causing the adjusting screw 6 to drive the movable limiting block 15 to rise and fall, thereby lowering the draining limiting frame 16 into the soaking movable box 7 to fully soak the seeds. After soaking, the adjusting screw 6 drives the movable limiting block 15 to rise, allowing the draining limiting frame 16 to automatically drain the seeds. According to the needs of the seed germination environment, the temperature regulating strip 18 in the fixed slot frame 17 is activated to adjust the temperature in the supporting working box 1. At the same time, according to the needs of the germination environment, the water in the water tank 22 is sprayed out from the spray head 25 through the diversion pipe 23. The electric rotating shaft block 24 drives the spray head 25 to adjust the angle, thereby performing all-round spraying. The temperature detector 13 and humidity detector 14 in the stable placement frame 11 can detect the temperature and humidity in the supporting working box 1 in real time to ensure a stable germination environment.

[0027] Through the above steps, the motor 5 provides power, causing the adjusting screw 6 to drive the movable limit block 15 to perform automatic soaking of corn seeds. After soaking, the screw can automatically rise to drain the water from the seeds, facilitating later germination. This not only automates the soaking and draining of seeds but also avoids time-consuming and labor-intensive problems, improving operational convenience, reducing manual intervention, and increasing work efficiency. Using the spray head 25 at the lower end of the electric rotating shaft block 24, water can be sprayed evenly from all directions as needed, improving the germination rate and germination speed.

Claims

1. A corn seed rapid germination device comprising a supporting working box (1); characterized in that: It also includes soaking activity box (7), draining limiting frame (16), temperature adjusting strip (18), electric rotating shaft block (24) and spray head (25), the bottom end of the support work box (1) is slidably connected with the soaking activity box (7), the draining limiting frame (16) for seed water draining is fixedly welded between the two groups of movable limiting blocks (15), the temperature adjusting strip (18) is limitingly placed in the fixed clamping groove frame (17), the bottom end of the shunt water pipe (23) is fixedly connected with a plurality of electric rotating shaft blocks (24), the electric rotating shaft block (24) is fixedly connected with the spray head (25) at the bottom end.

2. The corn seed rapid germination apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The top end of the support work box (1) is fixedly welded with the fixed assembly groove frame (2), the outer side of the support work box (1) is provided with a transparent observation plate (3), the bottom end of the soaking activity box (7) is fixedly connected with two groups of limiting slide strip plates (8), the inside of the support work box (1) is attached with a corrosion protection layer (9), the inside of the support work box (1) is fixedly welded with a fixed guide plate (10) on both sides, the inside of the support work box (1) is fixedly welded with a stable placing rack (11) on one side, the outer side of the adjusting screw rod (6) is slidably connected with the movable limiting block (15), the inside of the support work box (1) is fixedly welded with two groups of fixed clamping groove frames (17), the top end of the assembly cover plate (19) is fixedly connected with a water tank (22), and the bottom end of the water tank (22) is fixedly connected with a shunt water pipe (23).

3. The corn seed rapid germination apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The two sides of the support work box (1) are fixedly welded with an adjusting protection frame (4), and the top end of the adjusting protection frame (4) is provided with a motor (5) for providing power.

4. The corn seed rapid germination apparatus of claim 3, wherein: The inside of the stable placing rack (11) is limitingly placed with a waterproof battery pack (12), and the side end of the waterproof battery pack (12) is electrically connected with a temperature detector (13), and the other side of the temperature detector (13) is electrically connected with a humidity detector (14).

5. The corn seed rapid germination apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The top end of the fixed assembly groove frame (2) is attached with the assembly cover plate (19), and the inside of the assembly cover plate (19) is provided with a plurality of fixed screw rods (20), and the bottom end of the fixed screw rod (20) is rotatably connected with a nut (21).

6. The corn seed rapid germination apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The fixed assembly groove frame (2) and the groove hole in the inside of the assembly cover plate (19) are consistent, and the size and shape of the groove hole are matched with the fixed screw rod (20).

7. The corn seed rapid germination apparatus of claim 6, wherein: The two sides of the draining limiting frame (16) are provided with guide grooves, and the size of the guide grooves is matched with the fixed guide plate (10).