Pit digging and soil sampling equipment

By designing a hole-digging and soil-removing device, the process of digging holes and filling soil is automated, solving the problem of low efficiency in manual operation, improving seedling efficiency, and extending the service life of the equipment.

CN224124760UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17TIANJIN SAITA MASCH TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN SAITA MASCH TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

In the current seedling cultivation process using nutrient pots, the efficiency of manually digging holes and filling them with soil is low, which affects the efficiency of seedling cultivation.

Method used

Design a hole-digging and soil-removing device, including a base plate, a top plate, a support base, a support rod, a soil-removing clamp, a drive mechanism, and a linkage mechanism. The device automatically digs and stores soil through a mechanized soil-removing clamp, achieving automatic soil loading. The opening and closing angle of the soil-removing clamp is adjustable to accommodate holes of different sizes. A push rod and a push plate are used to clean up accumulated soil.

Benefits of technology

Improve seedling efficiency, ensure consistent planting holes, extend equipment lifespan, and reduce maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses pit digging and soil sampling equipment which comprises a bottom plate, a plurality of soil sampling devices, a plurality of soil sampling devices, a plurality of soil sampling devices and a plurality of soil sampling devices, the top plate is horizontally arranged above the bottom plate; the supporting seat is arranged between the bottom plate and the top plate; the upper ends of the supporting rods are rotationally connected to the lower end face of the supporting seat, and the lower ends vertically penetrate through the through holes; the pair of soil sampling clamps is arranged at the lower end of the supporting rod; the driving mechanism is arranged on the top plate and used for controlling the supporting seat to rotate; and the linkage mechanism is arranged between the supporting rods and the bottom plate and is used for controlling the pair of supporting rods to turn over when the supporting seat rotates. According to the utility model, the high-automation and mechanical soil sampling clamp is arranged, a soil pit is automatically dug in the ground in the reciprocating motion process of the soil sampling clamp, the soil is stored in the soil sampling clamp after the pit digging is completed, and the soil can be automatically discharged into the nutrition bowl after the soil sampling clamp is loosened, so that the soil loading operation is realized, the traditional manual operation is replaced, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced. The seedling raising efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery, and in particular to a device for digging pits and removing soil. Background Technology

[0002] Nutrient pots are essential containers for experiments, seedling cultivation, and planting of flowers, seedlings, fruit trees, and crops. Nutrient pots are the most common method of seedling cultivation in agricultural and forestry operations. When cultivating seedlings, it is necessary to first take soil from the ground and then fill the nutrient pots with the soil.

[0003] Currently, the seedling cultivation process using nutrient pots typically involves manually digging a hole in the ground with a hand shovel, filling the nutrient pot with the excavated soil, and finally placing the soil-filled pot in the hole. However, this manual digging and soil-filling process is inefficient and affects seedling cultivation efficiency, and needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a hole-digging and soil-extraction device, which can improve the efficiency of seedling cultivation.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a pit-digging and soil-extraction device, comprising:

[0006] The base plate is horizontally positioned, and through holes are provided at all four corners;

[0007] A top plate is horizontally positioned above the bottom plate;

[0008] A support base is disposed between the bottom plate and the top plate, and is located directly above the through hole;

[0009] A pair of support rods, the upper ends of which are rotatably connected to the lower end face of the support base, and the lower ends of which vertically penetrate the through hole;

[0010] A pair of soil-taking clamps are located at the lower end of the support rod and are arranged in a cylindrical shape after being interlocked with each other;

[0011] A drive mechanism is disposed on the top plate and is used to control the rotation of the support base;

[0012] A linkage mechanism is provided between the support rod and the base plate, and is used to control the flipping of a pair of support rods when the support seat rotates.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured as follows: the driving mechanism includes a drive shaft, a reducer, a driving gear, a driven gear, and a transmission gear; the drive shaft is vertically rotatably connected to the top plate and its lower end is fixed to the support base; the reducer is disposed on the top plate; the driving gear is disposed on the reducer; the driven gear is disposed on the drive shaft; and the transmission gear is meshed between the driving gear and the driven gear.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured as follows: the linkage mechanism includes a pair of connecting plates and a guide rod, the pair of connecting plates are horizontally disposed on the outer wall of the support rod and located above and below the base plate, the guide rod is vertically disposed between the pair of connecting plates, and the base plate is provided with a guide hole for the guide rod to slide, the guide hole is arc-shaped and gradually expands outward.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that a roller is provided at the middle position of the guide rod to abut against the inner wall of the guide hole.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: both sides of one of the support rods are provided with clamping plates for clamping the sides of the other support rod.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: a push rod is vertically disposed between the drive shaft and the support base, a groove is provided on the inner side of the support rod for the push rod to slide, and a push plate located inside the soil-collecting clamp is provided at the lower end of the push rod.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that the push plate is an elongated elliptical shape, and the length direction is the same as the flipping direction of the support rod.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that the push plate includes an outer frame and a connecting frame, the outer frame being elliptical in shape and the connecting frame being cross-shaped inside the outer frame.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that the soil-taking clamp is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and when fastened, it forms a conical cylindrical shape.

[0021] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. By setting up a highly automated and mechanized soil-collecting clamp, a soil pit is automatically dug in the ground during the reciprocating motion of the clamp. After the pit is dug, the soil is stored in the clamp. When the clamp is released, the soil can be automatically discharged into the seedling pot, realizing the soil filling operation, replacing the traditional manual operation, thereby improving the seedling efficiency.

[0023] 2. By setting a rotating opening and closing soil-collecting clamp, and the opening and closing angle of the soil-collecting clamp can be precisely adjusted, the soil-collecting clamp can dig pits of different sizes according to needs, and can also ensure that all the pits dug are the same.

[0024] 3. By setting up push rods and push plates that can slide vertically, the accumulated soil inside the soil-collecting clamp can be automatically cleared, ensuring the amount of soil collected by the soil-collecting clamp and extending its service life, while reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base plate in the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the soil-collecting clamp in an embodiment;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of the soil-collecting clamp in an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism in an embodiment.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1. Base plate; 11. Through hole; 2. Top plate; 3. Support base; 4. Support rod; 41. Clamping plate; 5. Soil-taking clamp; 6. Drive mechanism; 61. Drive shaft; 62. Reducer; 63. Drive gear; 64. Driven gear; 65. Transmission gear; 7. Linkage mechanism; 71. Connecting plate; 72. Guide rod; 73. Guide hole; 74. Roller; 8. Push rod; 81. Groove; 9. Push plate; 91. Outer frame; 92. Connecting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a pit excavation and soil removal device includes a base plate 1, a top plate 2, a support base 3, a pair of support rods 4, a pair of soil removal clamps 5, a drive mechanism 6, and a linkage mechanism 7.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the base plate 1 is horizontally positioned with through holes 11 at each of its four corners, and the top plate 2 is horizontally positioned above the base plate 1. The support base 3 is positioned between the base plate 1 and the top plate 2, and is located directly above the through holes 11.

[0034] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the upper ends of a pair of support rods 4 are rotatably connected to the lower end face of the support base 3, and the lower ends can open outward. The lower ends of the pair of support rods 4 vertically penetrate through the through hole 11. Each of the two sides of one support rod 4 is provided with clamping plates 41 for clamping the two sides of the other support rod 4, so as to achieve hard positioning between the pair of support rods 4 and make the soil clamp 5 aligned.

[0035] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a pair of soil-taking clamps 5 are respectively set at the lower end of a pair of support rods 4. The soil-taking clamps 5 are set with a wider top and a narrower bottom, and are set in a conical cylindrical shape after being fastened.

[0036] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the drive mechanism 6 is mounted on the top plate 2 and is used to control the rotation of the support base 3. The drive mechanism 6 includes a drive shaft 61, a reducer 62, a drive gear 63, a driven gear 64, and a transmission gear 65.

[0037] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the drive shaft 61 is vertically rotatably connected to the top plate 2, and its lower end is fixed to the support base 3. The reducer 62 is mounted on the top plate 2, the drive gear 63 is mounted on the reducer 62, the driven gear 64 is mounted on the drive shaft 61, and the transmission gear 65 is meshed between the drive gear 63 and the driven gear 64.

[0038] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the linkage mechanism 7 is located between the support rod 4 and the base plate 1, and is used to control the flipping of a pair of support rods 4 when the support base 3 rotates.

[0039] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the linkage mechanism 7 includes a pair of connecting plates 71 and a guide rod 72. The pair of connecting plates 71 are horizontally arranged on the outer wall of the support rod 4, and are located above and below the base plate 1, respectively. The guide rod 72 is vertically arranged between the pair of connecting plates 71.

[0040] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the base plate 1 is provided with a guide hole 73 for the guide rod 72 to slide. The guide hole 73 is arc-shaped and gradually expands outward. A roller 74 is provided at the middle position of the guide rod 72 to abut against the inner wall of the guide hole 73 to improve the smoothness of the movement.

[0041] When it is necessary to dig a pit and remove soil, the reducer 62 is controlled to rotate. At this time, the drive shaft 61 is controlled to rotate through the cooperation of the drive gear 63, the transmission gear 65 and the driven gear 64. The drive shaft 61 drives the support base 3 to rotate synchronously, and the support base 3 drives the support rod 4 to move synchronously.

[0042] Subsequently, the support rod 4 drives the connecting plate 71 to move synchronously. At this time, under the cooperation of the guide rod 72 and the guide hole 73, the pair of support rods 4 are controlled to move closer to each other. At this time, the support rod 4 drives the soil-collecting clamp 5 to move synchronously and dig a pit on the ground, while making the soil inside the soil-collecting clamp 5.

[0043] When soil needs to be poured into the nutrient pot, the reducer 62 is controlled to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the drive shaft 61 to rotate in the opposite direction. With the cooperation of the guide rod 72 and the guide hole 73, the pair of support rods 4 are controlled to move away from each other. At this time, the support rods 4 drive the soil clamp 5 to open, so that the soil is poured into the nutrient pot.

[0044] Therefore, by setting up a highly automated and mechanized soil-collecting clamp 5, a soil pit is automatically dug in the ground during the reciprocating motion of the soil-collecting clamp 5. After the pit is dug, the soil is stored in the soil-collecting clamp 5. After the soil-collecting clamp 5 is released, the soil can be automatically discharged into the nutrient pot, realizing the soil filling operation, replacing the traditional manual operation, thereby improving the seedling efficiency.

[0045] Meanwhile, by setting a rotating and opening / closing soil-taking clamp 5, and by precisely adjusting the opening and closing angle of the soil-taking clamp 5, the soil-taking clamp 5 can dig pits of different sizes according to needs, and also ensure that all the pits dug are consistent.

[0046] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a push rod 8 is vertically inserted between the drive shaft 61 and the support base 3. A groove 81 for sliding of the push rod 8 is provided on the inner side of the support rod 4. A push plate 9 located inside the soil clamp 5 is provided at the lower end of the push rod 8.

[0047] When the soil in the soil-collecting clamp 5 is poured into the nutrient pot, the push rod 8 can be controlled to drive the push plate 9 to move downwards. The push plate 9 is used to push the soil out and can automatically clean the accumulated soil in the soil-collecting clamp 5, ensuring the amount of soil to be dug in the next work, extending the service life of the soil-collecting clamp 5 and reducing maintenance costs.

[0048] like Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the push plate 9 is an elongated elliptical shape, and its length direction is the same as the flipping direction of the support rod 4. The push plate 9 includes an outer frame 91 and a connecting frame 92. The outer frame 91 is elliptical, and the connecting frame 92 is cross-shaped and located inside the outer frame 91.

[0049] The specific embodiments are merely explanations of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to these embodiments without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A trenching and soil taking apparatus characterised in that: include: The base plate (1) is horizontally arranged and has through holes (11) at all four corners; The top plate (2) is horizontally positioned above the bottom plate (1); The support base (3) is disposed between the bottom plate (1) and the top plate (2) and is located directly above the through hole (11); A pair of support rods (4) have their upper ends rotatably connected to the lower end face of the support base (3), and their lower ends vertically penetrate the through hole (11); A pair of soil-taking clamps (5) are set at the lower end of the support rod (4) and are arranged in a cylindrical shape after being fastened together; A drive mechanism (6) is disposed on the top plate (2) and is used to control the rotation of the support base (3); The linkage mechanism (7) is located between the support rod (4) and the base plate (1) and is used to control the flipping of a pair of support rods (4) when the support base (3) rotates.

2. A pit and soil sampling apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: The drive mechanism (6) includes a drive shaft (61), a reducer (62), a drive gear (63), a driven gear (64), and a transmission gear (65). The drive shaft (61) is vertically rotatably connected to the top plate (2) and its lower end is fixed to the support base (3). The reducer (62) is mounted on the top plate (2). The drive gear (63) is mounted on the reducer (62). The driven gear (64) is mounted on the drive shaft (61). The transmission gear (65) is meshed between the drive gear (63) and the driven gear (64).

3. A pit and soil sampling apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The linkage mechanism (7) includes a pair of connecting plates (71) and a guide rod (72). The pair of connecting plates (71) are horizontally arranged on the outer wall of the support rod (4) and located above and below the base plate (1). The guide rod (72) is vertically arranged between the pair of connecting plates (71). The base plate (1) is provided with a guide hole (73) for the guide rod (72) to slide. The guide hole (73) is arc-shaped and gradually expands outward.

4. A pit and soil sampling apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: A roller (74) is provided at the middle position of the guide rod (72) to abut against the inner wall of the guide hole (73).

5. A pit and soil sampling apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein: One of the support rods (4) is provided with clamping plates (41) on both sides for clamping the other support rod (4).

6. A pit and soil sampling apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein: A push rod (8) is vertically inserted between the drive shaft (61) and the support base (3). A groove (81) for sliding of the push rod (8) is provided on the inner side of the support rod (4). A push plate (9) located inside the soil clamp (5) is provided at the lower end of the push rod (8).

7. A pit and soil sampling apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein: The push plate (9) is arranged in a long elliptical shape, and its length direction is the same as the flipping direction of the support rod (4).

8. A pit and soil sampling apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The push plate (9) includes an outer frame (91) and a connecting frame (92). The outer frame (91) is elliptical in shape, and the connecting frame (92) is cross-shaped inside the outer frame (91).

9. A pit and soil sampling apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein: The soil-taking clamp (5) is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and when fastened, it is in a conical cylindrical shape.