Seed germination device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of seed germination equipment, in particular to a seed germination device which comprises a box body, a plurality of containing grooves are formed in the upper surface of the box body, every two adjacent containing grooves are communicated through a through hole, culture boxes are placed in the containing grooves, and each culture box comprises a box body with an opening in the top face. A baffle is movably mounted on the top surface of the side wall of the box body; beveling grooves are formed in the edges of the top surfaces of the accommodating grooves; the distance from the lower edge of the beveling groove to the bottom face in the containing groove is larger than the height of the box body. Compared with the prior art, the seed germination device has the advantages that the containing grooves and the through holes are formed in the box body, so that water can circulate between the adjacent containing grooves, and uniform humidity is ensured; the baffle movably installed on the top face of the side wall of the culture box body facilitates separation of seedlings and bottom laying materials after seed germination, and the risk of root damage during transplanting is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seed germination equipment, and in particular to a seed germination device. Background Technology

[0002] Common seed germination devices include seedling trays, typically made of plastic, with multiple small compartments to cultivate multiple seedlings simultaneously. Drainage holes at the bottom prevent waterlogging and seed rot. Widely used in agricultural production and home gardening for seedling cultivation, they are suitable for mass cultivation of seedlings of vegetables, flowers, fruits, and other crops, facilitating transplanting and management.

[0003] Another example is a seed germination device disclosed in patent CN219395476U, which includes: a base plate, a culture plate, and a culture box placed inside the culture plate. The culture plate is fixed above the base plate, and the upper surface of the culture plate is recessed downward to form a groove. A longitudinal support plate and a transverse support plate are placed in the groove. There are multiple longitudinal support plates and transverse support plates, which are arranged perpendicularly together. Multiple longitudinal support plates and transverse support plates form multiple receiving slots. The surfaces of multiple longitudinal support plates and transverse support plates are all opened with a second through hole.

[0004] In the above scheme, the bottom of the culture box is pre-lined with materials that have good water absorption and water retention, such as sponge, gauze and absorbent paper. The culture box is a rectangular shell with an opening at the top, which makes the operation more difficult during the transplanting process after the seeds germinate. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problem that current seed culture boxes are rectangular shells with an opening at the top, which make transplanting after seed germination difficult, this invention provides a seed germination device.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A seed germination device includes a box body with several receiving slots on its upper surface. Adjacent receiving slots are connected by through holes. A culture box is placed inside each receiving slot, and the culture box includes a box body with an open top surface. A baffle is movably installed on the top surface of the side wall of the box body. A chamfered groove is formed along the edge of the top surface of each receiving slot. The distance from the lower edge of the chamfered groove to the bottom surface of the receiving slot is greater than the height of the box body. This seed germination device, by providing receiving slots and through holes in the box body, allows for the flow of water between adjacent receiving slots, ensuring uniform humidity. The baffle movably installed on the top surface of the side wall of the culture box facilitates the separation of seedlings from the bottom covering material after seed germination, reducing the risk of root damage during transplanting. The chamfered grooves and the fact that the top of the culture box is lower than the top surface of the receiving slots provide space for the movement of the baffle and transplanting operations. Furthermore, after the box body is placed at the bottom of the receiving slot, the rotation of the baffle is restricted, ensuring sufficient soil space for seed germination.

[0008] Preferably, the baffle is hinged to the top surface of the side wall of the box; a handle is fixedly installed on the upper part of the outer side wall of the baffle. The baffle is hinged to the top surface of the side wall of the box, allowing the baffle to rotate. During the seed germination stage, it can be kept closed in conjunction with the restriction of the containing groove, stabilizing and protecting the soil and seeds, forming a suitable closed microenvironment for germination; when the seedlings grow to the point where they need to be transplanted, the baffle can be lifted by the handle, and the baffle can rotate in the beveled groove, opening the side wall of the culture box and providing a wide opening for the seedlings to be taken out, greatly simplifying the transplanting operation process.

[0009] Preferably, the left and right edges of the baffle are rounded; a hinge seat 1 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the side wall of the box; a hinge seat 2 is installed on the bottom surface of the baffle to match the hinge seat 1; the hinge seat 1 is connected to the hinge seat 2 by a pin. The rounded edge design of the left and right edges of the baffle avoids interference with surrounding components when the baffle rotates. The hinge seat 1 fixed on the top surface of the side wall of the box and the hinge seat 2 on the bottom surface of the baffle are connected by a pin. This structure not only ensures the stability and flexibility of the baffle rotation, allowing the baffle to fit tightly against the box to maintain a closed environment during the seed germination stage, but also allows it to rotate and open during transplanting. Moreover, the hinge design facilitates the installation, disassembly, and maintenance of components, effectively improving the overall reliability and practicality of the seed germination device.

[0010] Preferably, the pin end has an internal hexagonal groove; the outer wall of the end of the pin away from the internal hexagonal groove is threaded; the pin passes through the second hinge seat and is threaded onto the first hinge seat. The internal hexagonal groove design at the end of the pin provides a standard and convenient force application point for installation and disassembly. The pin can be easily tightened or loosened with an internal hexagonal wrench, avoiding interference with other components; the threaded structure at the other end of the pin allows it to be firmly screwed into the first hinge seat after passing through the second hinge seat, achieving a stable and tight connection between the first and second hinge seats, effectively ensuring the stability of the baffle during rotation.

[0011] Preferably, the handle includes a fixing plate; the fixing plate is fixedly disposed at the edge of the top surface of the baffle; a limiting plate is fixedly disposed on the bottom surface of the end of the fixing plate away from the baffle. The combination design of the fixing plate and the limiting plate in the handle provides the operator with a stable gripping surface, making it easier to apply force to rotate the baffle and improving the ease of operation.

[0012] Preferably, a limiting block is fixedly installed on one edge of the inner wall of the baffle. This can restrict the inward rotation of the baffle and ensure the soil space for seed germination.

[0013] Preferably, the through hole is located below the chamfered groove. This facilitates the flow of water between adjacent receiving tanks.

[0014] Preferably, threaded holes are provided at the corners of the top surface of the housing; grooves are provided on the opposite side walls of the housing. This facilitates lifting the housing by inserting a hand into the grooves. A screw can be threaded into the threaded hole to lift the housing.

[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the advantages of this utility model include: the seed germination device, by setting a receiving groove and a through hole on the box body, can realize the flow of water between adjacent receiving grooves, ensuring uniform humidity; the baffle installed movably on the top surface of the side wall of the culture box body facilitates the separation of seedlings from the bottom covering material after seed germination, reducing the risk of root damage during transplanting; the setting of the chamfered groove and the top of the culture box being lower than the top surface of the receiving groove provide space for the movement of the baffle and transplanting operations, and after the box body is placed in the bottom of the receiving groove, the rotation of the baffle is restricted, which can be used to ensure the soil space for seed germination. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the box body of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the culture box of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the culture box of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box body of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pin shaft of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-box body, 2-culture box, 3-receiving tank, 4-through hole;

[0025] 101-Threaded hole, 102-Groove; 201-Box body, 202-Baffle, 203-Handle, 204-Hinge seat one, 205-Hinge seat two, 206-Pin, 207-Limiting block; 301-Chamfered groove; 2031-Fixing plate, 2032-Limiting plate; 2061-Internal hexagonal groove. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the specific embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this patent, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a seed germination device includes a box body 1. Several receiving slots 3 are formed on the upper surface of the box body 1, and adjacent receiving slots 3 are connected by through holes 4. A culture box 2 is placed inside each receiving slot 3. The culture box 2 includes a box body 201 with an opening on its top surface; a baffle 202 is movably installed on the top surface of the side wall of the box body 201; chamfered grooves 301 are formed along the edges of the top surfaces of the receiving slots 3; the distance from the lower edge of the chamfered groove 301 to the bottom surface inside the receiving slot 3 is greater than the height of the box body 201. Through holes 4 are located below the chamfered grooves 301. Threaded holes 101 are provided at the corners of the top surface of the box body 1; grooves 102 are formed on opposite side walls of the box body 1.

[0028] This seed germination device, by setting a receiving groove 3 and a through hole 4 on the box 1, allows water to circulate between adjacent receiving grooves 3, ensuring uniform humidity. A baffle 202, movably installed on the top side wall of the culture box 2 201, facilitates the separation of seedlings from the bottom covering material after seed germination, reducing the risk of root damage during transplanting. The beveled groove 301 and the fact that the top of the culture box 2 is lower than the top surface of the receiving groove 3 provide space for the movement of the baffle 202 and for transplanting operations. Furthermore, after the box 201 is placed at the bottom of the receiving groove 3, the rotation of the baffle 202 is restricted, ensuring sufficient soil space for seed germination. The groove 102 allows for easy lifting of the box 1 by hand. The threaded hole 101 allows for the threaded installation of a screw, enabling the lifting of the box 1.

[0029] like Figures 3-6 As shown, baffle 202 is hinged to the top surface of the side wall of box 201; a handle 203 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the outer side wall of baffle 202. Both the left and right edges of baffle 202 are rounded; a hinge seat 1 204 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the side wall of box 201; a hinge seat 205 is installed on the bottom surface of baffle 202 in conjunction with hinge seat 1 204; hinge seat 1 204 is connected to hinge seat 205 via a pin 206. The handle 203 includes a fixing plate 2031; the fixing plate 2031 is fixedly installed at the top edge of baffle 202; a limit plate 2032 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the end of fixing plate 2031 away from baffle 202. A limit block 207 is fixedly installed on one side edge of the inner wall of baffle 202.

[0030] The baffle 202 is hinged to the top surface of the side wall of the box 201, allowing the baffle 202 to rotate. During the seed germination stage, it can be kept closed in conjunction with the restriction of the receiving groove 3, which stabilizes the soil and seeds and forms a closed microenvironment suitable for germination. When the seedlings grow to the point where they need to be transplanted, the baffle 202 can be lifted by the handle 203. The baffle 202 rotates in the chamfered groove 301, which can open the side wall of the culture box 2, providing a wide opening for the seedlings to be taken out, greatly simplifying the transplanting operation process. The rounded corners on the left and right edges of the baffle 202 prevent interference with surrounding components when it rotates. The hinge seat 1 204 fixed to the top surface of the side wall of the box 201 and the hinge seat 205 on the bottom surface of the baffle 202 are connected by a pin 206. This structure not only ensures the stability and flexibility of the baffle 202's rotation, allowing it to tightly fit the box 201 to maintain a closed environment during seed germination, but also allows it to rotate and open during transplanting. Furthermore, the hinge design facilitates the installation, disassembly, and maintenance of components, effectively improving the overall reliability and practicality of the seed germination device. The handle 203 uses a combination of a fixed plate 2031 and a limiting plate 2032, providing the operator with a stable grip surface, facilitating the application of force to rotate the baffle 202, and improving operational convenience. The limiting block 207 restricts the inward rotation of the baffle 202, ensuring sufficient soil space for seed germination.

[0031] like Figure 7 As shown, the pin 206 has an internal hexagonal groove 2061 at its end; the outer wall of the end of the pin 206 away from the internal hexagonal groove 2061 is provided with a thread; the pin 206 passes through the hinge seat 205 and is threaded onto the hinge seat 204.

[0032] The internal hexagonal groove 2061 at the end of the pin 206 provides a standard and convenient force application point for installation and disassembly. The pin 206 can be easily tightened or loosened with an internal hex wrench, avoiding interference with other components. The threaded structure at the other end of the pin 206 allows it to be firmly screwed into the first hinge seat 204 after passing through the second hinge seat 205, achieving a stable and tight connection between the first hinge seat 204 and the second hinge seat 205, effectively ensuring the stability of the baffle 202 when it rotates.

[0033] In one alternative embodiment, the bottom surface of the baffle 202 is snapped onto the top surface of the side wall of the box 201. In another alternative embodiment, the baffle 202 has a through hole from the top surface to the bottom surface, and a threaded hole is provided on the top surface of the side wall of the box 201. After the bolt passes through the through hole, it is threaded into the threaded hole, thereby installing the baffle 202 on the top surface of the side wall of the box 201.

[0034] When using this seed germination device, the baffle 202 is hinged to the top surface of the side wall of the box 201 via hinge seat 1 204, hinge seat 2 205 and pin 206. The box 201 of the cultivation box 2 is placed into the receiving groove 3 of the box 1. The receiving groove 3 helps to keep it closed, and the limiting block 207 restricts its rotation inward, stabilizing the soil and seeds and forming a closed microenvironment. At the same time, the through hole 4 on the box 1 allows water to circulate between adjacent receiving grooves 3, ensuring uniform humidity. When the seeds need to be transplanted after germination, the baffle 202 is pulled by applying force through the fixing plate 2031 and the limiting plate 2032 of the handle 203, so that it rotates in the chamfered groove 301 to open the side wall of the cultivation box 2. The baffle 202 is then pulled up, and the seedlings are separated from the covering material at the bottom of the box 201, completing the seedling transplanting operation.

[0035] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A seed germination device, comprising a box (1), wherein a plurality of receiving slots (3) are provided on the upper surface of the box (1), and adjacent receiving slots (3) are connected by through holes (4), and a culture box (2) is placed in the receiving slot (3), characterized in that, The culture box (2) includes a box body (201) with an opening on the top surface; a baffle (202) is movably installed on the top surface of the side wall of the box body (201); a chamfered groove (301) is provided at the edge of the top surface of the receiving groove (3); the distance from the lower edge of the chamfered groove (301) to the bottom surface of the receiving groove (3) is greater than the height of the box body (201).

2. The seed germination apparatus of claim 1, wherein The baffle (202) is hinged to the top surface of the side wall of the box (201); a handle (203) is fixedly installed on the upper part of the outer side wall of the baffle (202).

3. The seed germination apparatus of claim 2, wherein The left and right edges of the baffle (202) are rounded; a hinge seat 1 (204) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the side wall of the box (201); a hinge seat 2 (205) is installed on the bottom surface of the baffle (202) in conjunction with the hinge seat 1 (204); the hinge seat 1 (204) is connected to the hinge seat 2 (205) through a pin (206).

4. The seed germination apparatus of claim 3, wherein The pin (206) has an internal hexagonal groove (2061) at its end; the outer wall of the end of the pin (206) away from the internal hexagonal groove (2061) is provided with a thread; the pin (206) passes through the second hinge seat (205) and is threaded on the first hinge seat (204).

5. The seed germination apparatus of claim 2, wherein The handle (203) includes a fixing plate (2031); the fixing plate (2031) is fixedly installed at the edge of the top surface of the baffle (202); a limit plate (2032) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the end of the fixing plate (2031) away from the baffle (202).

6. The seed germination apparatus of claim 2, wherein A limit block (207) is fixedly installed on one side edge of the inner wall of the baffle (202).

7. The seed germination apparatus of claim 1, wherein The through hole (4) is located below the chamfered groove (301).

8. The seed germination apparatus of claim 1, wherein The top corner of the box (1) is provided with threaded holes (101); the opposite side walls of the box (1) are provided with grooves (102).

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