Support for soilless culture of watermelons

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of soilless culture supports, in particular to a watermelon soilless culture support which comprises a fixing seat, a connecting plate is rotatably arranged in the fixing seat, two height-adjustable supporting rods are symmetrically arranged on the connecting plate, each supporting rod comprises an outer cylinder and an inner rod, each inner rod is clamped in the corresponding outer cylinder in a sliding mode, and each inner rod is connected with the corresponding outer cylinder in a sliding mode. The height of the support is flexibly adjusted according to growth stages and variety characteristics of watermelons, it is ensured that watermelon plants can obtain enough growth space in different growth stages, the stability of the supporting rods after adjustment is ensured through clamping connection of the limiting blocks and the limiting grooves and auxiliary fixing of the magnetic attraction blocks, and the stability of the supporting rods is improved. A plurality of cultivation boxes used for cultivating watermelon seedlings are arranged between the two supporting rods, the connecting plate is further provided with a drip irrigation component used for drip irrigation of nutrient solution on the watermelon seedlings, the bottom of each cultivation box is provided with a solution receiving plate used for receiving redundant nutrient solution, and supporting rods used for supporting and fixing the supporting rods are symmetrically arranged on the connecting plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of soilless cultivation support technology, and in particular to a support for soilless watermelon cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] As an important economic crop, watermelon's cultivation methods and yield are of great significance to agricultural production. With the continuous development of agricultural technology, soilless cultivation technology has been widely used in watermelon cultivation due to its advantages such as not being limited by soil conditions and being able to precisely control the growth environment.

[0003] Chinese Patent CN108834872A discloses a multi-layer support for hydroponically grown watermelons. This invention, through the setting of a hydroponics structure and a watermelon support structure, allows watermelon seedlings to be planted in space, while the grown watermelons are supported by a net, achieving rational space utilization. Furthermore, the growth of the watermelons is easier to control, improving their positioning. This invention also employs a nutrient solution circulation system, which improves fertilization efficiency and helps ensure a reasonable supply of fertilizer. However, the invention suffers from problems such as inconvenient height adjustment of the support rods at different growth stages of the watermelon seedlings and inconvenient disassembly of the cultivation box, leading to inefficient space utilization and management difficulties. Therefore, this invention provides a support for hydroponically grown watermelons. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a support frame for soilless watermelon cultivation, so as to solve the problems of inefficient space utilization and management caused by the inconvenience of adjusting the height of the support rods for watermelon seedlings at different growth stages and the inconvenience of disassembling the cultivation box in related technologies.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of this utility model, a soilless watermelon cultivation support is provided, comprising a fixed base, a connecting plate rotatably disposed within the fixed base, two height-adjustable support rods symmetrically disposed on the connecting plate, each support rod comprising an outer cylinder and an inner rod, the inner rod being slidably engaged within the outer cylinder, a plurality of cultivation boxes for cultivating watermelon seedlings being disposed between the two support rods, a drip irrigation component for drip irrigation of nutrient solution for watermelon seedlings being disposed on the connecting plate, a liquid receiving plate for receiving excess nutrient solution being disposed at the bottom of each cultivation box, and support rods for supporting and fixing the support rods being symmetrically disposed on the connecting plate.

[0006] Furthermore, a slot is provided at the center of the outer cylinder, and two grooves communicating with the slot are symmetrically provided inside the outer cylinder. In addition, several limiting grooves are provided inside the outer cylinder, and the limiting grooves are all connected to the slot and the grooves.

[0007] Furthermore, several limiting blocks are symmetrically fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner rod. The inner rod is inserted into the slot, and the limiting blocks are inserted into the groove. When it is necessary to fix the length of the extended end of the inner rod, the limiting blocks are engaged in the limiting groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the outer cylinder and the inner rod sidewalls are provided with several limiting holes, and a spring is fixedly connected in the limiting hole. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting hole, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to a limiting plate. A fixing block is provided below the limiting hole.

[0009] Furthermore, both sides of the cultivation box are fixedly connected to mounting shafts, which are inserted into limiting holes and have several through holes through the cultivation box. Both ends of the top of the cultivation box are provided with slots.

[0010] Furthermore, the liquid receiving plate is symmetrically fixedly connected to two ends of the top, the plugs are in the shape of an inverted L, one end of the plug is inserted into the slot, and the upper surface of the liquid receiving plate is inclined and recessed from both sides to the middle.

[0011] Furthermore, a U-shaped support plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cultivation box, and a connecting rod perpendicular to it is snapped onto the support plate. A net bag for supporting the shaped watermelon is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the drip irrigation component includes a distribution pipe, a conduit is fixedly connected to the center of the distribution pipe, several branch pipes perpendicular to it are connected to the distribution pipe, several drip irrigation heads are connected to the branch pipes at an angle, and a nutrient solution box is fixedly installed on the connecting plate, and the conduit is connected to the nutrient solution box.

[0013] Furthermore, a connecting shaft is fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting plate, the connecting shaft passes through and is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the fixed seat, and a power source is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the fixed seat.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This is a support frame for hydroponic watermelon cultivation, which features an adjustable support rod. The height of the frame can be flexibly adjusted according to the growth stage and variety characteristics of the watermelon to ensure that the watermelon plants can obtain sufficient growth space at different growth stages. The stability of the support rod after adjustment is ensured by the interlocking of the limiting block and the limiting groove, as well as the auxiliary fixation of the magnetic block.

[0016] 2. This method is used in a soilless watermelon cultivation support frame, in which a cultivation box is set up. The cultivation box is installed by means of a mounting shaft and a limiting hole of a support rod, and the elasticity of a spring is used to achieve a stable installation. This not only facilitates the disassembly and replacement of the cultivation box, but also ensures its stability on the support frame. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the overall structure of the soilless cultivation support in a preferred embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the support rod in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the outer cylinder in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the inner rod in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the outer cylinder planar structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial sectional view of the inner rod in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cultivation box connection in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the cultivation box connection structure in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B;

[0027] Figure 11 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of the soilless cultivation support in the preferred embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C;

[0029] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the drip irrigation component in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Illustration:

[0031] 1. Fixing base; 11. Connecting plate; 12. Power source; 13. Connecting shaft; 14. First support rod; 15. Second support rod; 16. Nutrient solution box;

[0032] 2. Support rod; 21. Outer cylinder; 211. Slot; 212. Groove; 213. Limiting groove; 22. Inner rod; 221. Limiting block; 222. Limiting hole; 223. Spring; 224. Limiting plate; 24. Fixing block;

[0033] 3. Cultivation box; 31. Mounting shaft; 32. Through hole; 33. Slot; 34. Support plate; 35. Connecting rod; 36. Net bag.

[0034] 4. Liquid receiving plate; 41. Insert block;

[0035] 5. Drip irrigation components; 51. Distribution pipe; 52. Conduit; 53. Branch pipe; 54. Drip head. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0037] Please see Figures 1-13 As shown, the purpose of this embodiment is to provide a support frame for hydroponics of watermelons, including a fixed base 1. A connecting plate 11 is rotatably arranged inside the fixed base 1. Two height-adjustable support rods 2 are symmetrically arranged on the connecting plate 11. Each support rod 2 includes an outer cylinder 21 and an inner rod 22. The inner rod 22 is slidably engaged inside the outer cylinder 21. Several cultivation boxes 3 for cultivating watermelon seedlings are arranged between the two support rods 2. A drip irrigation component 5 for drip irrigation of nutrient solution for watermelon seedlings is also provided on the connecting plate 11. A liquid receiving plate 4 for receiving excess nutrient solution is provided at the bottom of each cultivation box 3. Support rods for supporting and fixing the support rods 2 are symmetrically arranged on the connecting plate 11.

[0038] A slot 211 is provided at the center of the outer cylinder 21. Two grooves 212 communicating with the slot 211 are symmetrically provided inside the outer cylinder 21. Several limiting grooves 213 are also provided inside the outer cylinder 21, and the limiting grooves 213 are all communicating with the slot 211 and the grooves 212.

[0039] A number of limiting blocks 221 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner rod 22. The inner rod 22 is inserted into the slot 211, and the limiting blocks 221 are inserted into the groove 212. The thickness of the limiting blocks 221 is less than the thickness of the limiting groove 213. When it is necessary to fix the length of the extended end of the inner rod 22, the inner rod 22 is rotated so that the limiting blocks 221 are engaged in the limiting groove 213.

[0040] Both the outer cylinder 21 and the inner rod 22 have several limiting holes 222 on their side walls. A spring 223 is fixedly connected inside the limiting hole 222. One end of the spring 223 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting hole 222, and the other end of the spring 223 is fixedly connected to a limiting plate 224. The limiting plate 224 is used to protect the spring 223 and prevent it from shifting and being damaged under the action of external force. It can also provide a larger contact area. A fixing block 24 is provided below the limiting hole 222.

[0041] Both sides of the cultivation box 3 are fixedly connected to mounting shafts 31, which are inserted into limiting holes 222. When installing the cultivation box 3, the mounting shaft 31 on the left side is inserted into the limiting hole 222 of the left support rod 2, and moves inward to push the limiting plate 224 to slide, thereby compressing the spring 223. As the mounting shaft 31 goes deeper, the compression of the spring 223 will gradually increase until it reaches its maximum contraction limit, and at this time the mounting shaft 31 on the right side is exactly aligned with the limiting hole 222 on the right side. The insertion ends are aligned parallel, and then the cultivation box 3 is moved to the right. The right mounting shaft 31 is gradually inserted into the right limiting hole 222, and the right limiting plate 224 is also pushed inward to compress the right spring 223. When the mounting shafts 31 on both sides are fully inserted into the limiting hole 222, the springs 223 on both sides will gradually return to their original state, providing uniform support for the cultivation box 3. At this time, the cultivation box 3 is firmly installed on the support rod 2, and the watermelon cultivation work can begin.

[0042] During the seedling stage of watermelon, the plants are small and require a small spacing to save space and facilitate management. As the plants grow, especially after fruit formation, a larger spacing is needed to provide sufficient growth space. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the length of the protruding end of the inner rod 22 inside the outer cylinder 21 to expose the limiting hole 222 on the side wall of the inner rod 22 for installing the cultivation box 3. In specific adjustment, the inner rod 22 is slid along the slot 211, and the limiting block 221 is placed in the groove 212. The outer wall of the inner rod 22 is marked with a line to indicate that the limiting block 221 is aligned with the limiting groove 213. When the limiting block 221 of the appropriate height is aligned with the limiting groove 213, the inner rod 22 is rotated counterclockwise to engage the limiting block 221 in the limiting groove 213, thereby fixing the overall height of the support rod 2. To further ensure the stability of the inner rod 22, a magnetic block is embedded in the limiting block 221. At the same time, a magnetic block is also embedded in the side wall of the outer cylinder 21 near the limiting groove 213. When the limiting block 221 is engaged in the limiting groove 213, the two magnetic blocks will attract each other, thereby further fixing the height of the inner rod 22. This adjustable spacing can adapt to different varieties of watermelons, such as small or large watermelons, improving the versatility of the support. Users can flexibly adjust the height of the support according to the growth needs and variety characteristics of the watermelon to ensure that the watermelon plant gets enough growth space.

[0043] Furthermore, several through holes 32 are provided through the cultivation box 3, and peat moss, vermiculite and perlite are evenly laid inside the cultivation box 3 to provide good air permeability and water retention, while meeting the nutrients required for watermelon growth. The cultivation box 3 has slots 33 at both ends of the top.

[0044] The top two ends of the liquid receiving plate 4 are symmetrically fixed with inserts 41. The inserts 41 are inverted L-shaped. One end of the insert 41 is inserted into the slot 33. The connection between the insert 41 and the liquid receiving plate 4 is made of silicone material, which has a certain degree of elasticity. When installing the liquid receiving plate 4, the liquid receiving plate 4 is placed below the cultivation box 3. Then, the inserts 41 are twisted and pried open to both sides of the liquid receiving plate 4. When the inserts 41 are above the slot 33, the pulling force on the inserts 41 is stopped. The inserts 41 are then slid into the slot 33 and locked in place, thereby fixing the position of the liquid receiving plate 4. The upper surface of the liquid receiving plate 4 is inclined and concave from both sides to the middle to prevent liquid from dripping from both sides onto the watermelon seedlings below.

[0045] A U-shaped support plate 34 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cultivation box 3. A connecting rod 35 perpendicular to the support plate 34 is snapped onto the support plate 34. A protrusion is fixedly connected to the center of the bottom of the connecting rod 35. The protrusion is snapped onto the support plate 34, thereby providing further stable support for the connecting rod 35. A net bag 36 for supporting the shaped watermelon is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod 35. The net bag 36 is made of elastic material to avoid damaging the shaped watermelon.

[0046] The drip irrigation component 5 includes a distribution pipe 51, with a conduit 52 fixedly connected to the center of the distribution pipe 51. Several branch pipes 53 perpendicular to the distribution pipe 51 are connected to the distribution pipe 51, each branch pipe 53 being located on the upper side of the cultivation box 3. Several inclined drip irrigation heads 54 are connected to the branch pipes 53, and a nutrient solution box 16 is fixedly installed on the connecting plate 11. The conduit 52 is connected to the nutrient solution box 16, and the nutrient solution is pumped from the nutrient solution box 16 to the distribution pipe 51 through the conduit 52, then evenly distributed to the branch pipes 53, and finally dripped onto the watermelon seedlings through the drip irrigation heads 54 on the branch pipes 53. The roots of watermelons are usually concentrated in the lower layer of soil or cultivation medium. The inclined arrangement of the drip irrigation heads 54 allows water droplets to fall directly onto the concentrated area of ​​the roots, thereby improving water utilization efficiency.

[0047] Connecting shafts 13 are fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting plate 11. The connecting shafts 13 pass through and are rotatably mounted on the side wall of the fixed base 1. A power source 12 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the fixed base 1. The power source 12 is preferably a micro motor. The motor output shaft is fixedly connected to the center of the connecting shaft 13. The motor drives the connecting shaft 13 to rotate, thereby driving the connecting plate 11 to rotate, and then driving the bracket on it to rotate, so as to provide good light conditions for the watermelon seedlings according to the light.

[0048] To support and fix the support rod 2 and prevent it from tipping over, the outer wall of the outer cylinder 21 is symmetrically provided with a first support rod 14. The first support rod 14 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the connecting plate 11. The connecting plate 11 is also fixedly connected with a second support rod 15. One end of the second support rod 15 is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped support plate, and the support plate is in close contact with the outer wall of the inner rod 22.

[0049] In practical use, this invention adjusts the length of the inner rod 22 extending into the outer cylinder 21 according to the growth stage and variety characteristics of the watermelon seedlings. Observing the marking lines on the outer wall of the inner rod 22, when the appropriate height limit block 221 aligns with the limit groove 213, the inner rod 22 is rotated counterclockwise to engage the limit block 221 within the limit groove 213, thus fixing the height. The mounting shafts 31 on both sides of the cultivation box 3 are inserted into the limit holes 222 of the left and right support rods 2, respectively, and a stable installation is achieved through the compression spring 223. The liquid receiving plate 4 is placed below the cultivation box 3, and the insert block 41 is twisted and pried open towards both sides of the liquid receiving plate 4, and then inserted into the cultivation box. The seedlings are fixed in the slot 33 at the top of the cultivation box 3. Peat moss, vermiculite and perlite are evenly spread on the cultivation box 3 and the watermelon seedlings are placed on it. An appropriate amount of nutrient solution is added to the nutrient solution box 16 and the drip irrigation system is started. The nutrient solution is pumped from the nutrient solution box 16 to the distribution pipe 51 through the conduit 52, and then evenly distributed to the branch pipe 53. Finally, it is dripped onto the watermelon seedlings through the drip irrigation head 54. Excess nutrient solution drips from the through hole 32 onto the liquid receiving plate 4 and is collected. According to the light conditions, the connecting plate 11 is driven to rotate by the power source 12, thereby driving the support and the cultivation box 3 to rotate, ensuring that the watermelon seedlings receive good light conditions and promoting healthy growth.

[0050] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A support frame for hydroponics of watermelons, comprising a fixed base (1), wherein a connecting plate (11) is rotatably disposed within the fixed base (1), characterized in that, Two adjustable height support rods (2) are symmetrically arranged on the connecting plate (11). The support rod (2) includes an outer cylinder (21) and an inner rod (22). The inner rod (22) is slidably engaged in the outer cylinder (21). Several cultivation boxes (3) for cultivating watermelon seedlings are arranged between the two support rods (2). A drip irrigation component (5) for drip irrigation of nutrient solution for watermelon seedlings is also provided on the connecting plate (11). A liquid receiving plate (4) for receiving excess nutrient solution is provided at the bottom of the cultivation box (3). Support rods for supporting and fixing the support rods (2) are symmetrically arranged on the connecting plate (11).

2. The watermelon hydroponic cultivation support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer cylinder (21) has a slot (211) at its center. The outer cylinder (21) has two grooves (212) symmetrically arranged inside the outer cylinder (21) that communicate with the slot (211). The outer cylinder (21) also has several limiting grooves (213) inside the outer cylinder (21), and the limiting grooves (213) communicate with the slot (211) and the grooves (212).

3. The watermelon hydroponic cultivation support according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner rod (22) has several limiting blocks (221) symmetrically fixedly connected to its outer wall. The inner rod (22) is inserted into the slot (211), and the limiting blocks (221) are inserted into the groove (212). When it is necessary to fix the length of the extended end of the inner rod (22), the limiting blocks (221) are engaged in the limiting groove (213).

4. The watermelon hydroponic cultivation support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer cylinder (21) and the inner rod (22) are provided with several limiting holes (222) on their side walls. A spring (223) is fixedly connected in the limiting hole (222). One end of the spring (223) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting hole (222), and the other end of the spring (223) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (224). A fixing block (24) is provided below the limiting hole (222).

5. The watermelon hydroponic cultivation support according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cultivation box (3) is fixedly connected to both sides with mounting shafts (31). The mounting shafts (31) are inserted into the limiting holes (222) and have several through holes (32) through the cultivation box (3). The top two ends of the cultivation box (3) are provided with slots (33).

6. The watermelon hydroponic cultivation support according to claim 5, characterized in that, The liquid receiving plate (4) has symmetrically fixed plugs (41) at both ends of its top. The plugs (41) are inverted L-shaped. One end of the plugs (41) is inserted into the slot (33), and the upper surface of the liquid receiving plate (4) is inclined and recessed from both sides to the middle.

7. The watermelon hydroponic cultivation support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cultivation box (3) has a U-shaped support plate (34) fixedly connected to its side wall. A connecting rod (35) perpendicular to the support plate (34) is snapped onto the support plate (34). A net bag (36) for supporting the shaped watermelon is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod (35).

8. The watermelon hydroponic cultivation support according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drip irrigation component (5) includes a distribution pipe (51), a conduit (52) is fixedly connected to the center of the distribution pipe (51), a number of branch pipes (53) perpendicular to it are connected to the distribution pipe (51), a number of drip irrigation heads (54) are connected to the branch pipes (53), and a nutrient solution box (16) is fixedly installed on the connecting plate (11). The conduit (52) is connected to the nutrient solution box (16).

9. The watermelon hydroponic cultivation support according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the connecting plate (11) are fixedly connected to the connecting shaft (13), the connecting shaft (13) passes through and is rotatably installed on the side wall of the fixed seat (1), and the power source (12) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixed seat (1).

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