Ditching and fertilizing equipment with adjustable depth
By designing a trenching and fertilizing device with adjustable depth, and utilizing a combination of lifting and fertilizing mechanisms, the problem of difficulty in adjusting trenching depth is solved, achieving efficient and uniform fertilization and equipment flexibility, adapting to different soil and crop needs, and reducing operating costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing trenching and fertilization equipment has limitations in adjusting trench depth, resulting in uneven fertilization, low efficiency, inability to adapt to different soil types and crop needs, and lack of height adjustment function, which affects the accuracy and uniformity of fertilization.
An adjustable-depth trenching and fertilizing device was designed, comprising a lifting mechanism and a fertilizing mechanism. The combination of lifting guide rails, lead screws, and sliding rods enables precise control of trenching depth. The use of moving wheels and rotating rods improves the flexibility and convenience of the device. The fertilizing mechanism uses a hopper and an auger to achieve uniform fertilizer distribution.
It improves the efficiency and uniformity of fertilization, reduces manpower and material consumption, lowers fuel consumption and costs, enhances the applicability and ease of operation of the equipment, and improves fertilizer utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural fertilization equipment technology, and in particular to a trenching fertilization device with adjustable depth. Background Technology
[0002] In traditional agricultural methods, fertilization is a crucial step that directly impacts crop growth and yield. However, existing ditching and fertilization equipment has limitations, particularly in adjusting ditch depth. Operators require significant physical labor, resulting in low efficiency and high energy consumption. Modern ditching and fertilization machines need to operate separately in the field, leading to repeated field visits, increased fuel consumption, and higher costs. Separating ditching and fertilization limits the possibility of adjusting fertilizer application in real-time based on ditch width, affecting the uniformity of fertilization. Because the two processes are not synchronized, ditched areas may not receive adequate fertilization, impacting overall farming effectiveness.
[0003] Moreover, these devices typically lack height adjustment capabilities, making it impossible to flexibly adjust the trench depth according to different soil types, crop needs, and seasonal changes. This fixed-depth trenching method limits the precision and uniformity of fertilization, thereby affecting crop growth conditions and fertilizer utilization.
[0004] Specifically, the problems existing in the prior art include:
[0005] The height is not adjustable: Existing trenching and fertilization equipment is often designed with a fixed depth, which cannot be adjusted according to actual needs. This causes uneven fertilization in farmland with different soil types and crop root depths.
[0006] Poor adaptability: Due to the lack of depth adjustment capabilities, these devices are not adaptable enough to different farming conditions and cannot meet the needs of precision agriculture.
[0007] Inefficiency: Fixed-depth trenching for fertilization may lead to repetitive work, increasing labor intensity and time costs, and reducing work efficiency.
[0008] How to solve the above problems is the research topic of this plan. Utility Model Content
[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives and address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a trenching and fertilization device with adjustable depth.
[0010] The technical solution includes a frame, a trenching mechanism located at the front of the frame, and a fertilization mechanism located at the rear of the frame. A lifting mechanism is also provided at the front of the frame.
[0011] The lifting mechanism includes a lifting guide rail and a movable rod movably mounted on the lifting guide rail; the trenching mechanism includes a support block and a trenching blade mounted on the support block.
[0012] Several evenly distributed support blocks are fixedly installed on the movable rod.
[0013] This allows the equipment to adapt to trenching needs at different depths, improving its applicability and flexibility.
[0014] A horizontal plate is provided at the front end of the frame, and lifting guide rails are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side wall of the horizontal plate. The side walls of the lifting guide rails are fixedly connected to the side walls of the horizontal plate.
[0015] The two lifting guide rails are provided with grooves on their opposite sides. A lead screw is provided in one groove and a sliding rod is provided in the other groove.
[0016] Both the lead screw and the sliding rod are vertically arranged;
[0017] Both ends of the movable rod are equipped with sliders, each slider having a vertical through hole. The lead screw is threaded into the through hole of the slider, and the sliding rod is slidably connected to the through hole of the slider. By setting up the horizontal plate, lifting guide rail, lead screw, and sliding rod, precise control of the lifting mechanism is achieved, allowing the trenching depth to be adjusted as needed, thus improving the accuracy and efficiency of the operation.
[0018] The two ends of the lead screw are rotatably connected to the upper and lower inner walls of the slide groove, and the two ends of the sliding rod are fixedly connected to the upper and lower inner walls of the slide groove. This ensures the stability and reliability of the lifting mechanism and reduces the failure rate of the equipment during use.
[0019] Both ends of the horizontal plate are equipped with rotating rods, which are rotatably connected to the frame. The rotating rods allow the equipment to flexibly adjust the trenching direction to adapt to different farmland layouts and operational needs.
[0020] The bottom of the frame is equipped with casters. The casters allow the equipment to be moved easily, improving its portability and ease of operation.
[0021] The fertilization mechanism includes a support frame and a hopper mounted on a machine frame. A cylinder is located at the bottom of the hopper, and an auger rotates inside the cylinder. A discharge port is located at the bottom of the cylinder. The design of the fertilization mechanism, including the hopper, cylinder, and auger, achieves uniform fertilizer distribution and efficient fertilization, improving the uniformity and efficiency of fertilization.
[0022] A pusher plate is installed on the frame behind the cylinder to evenly cover the soil plowed by the trenching mechanism. The pusher plate design ensures that the soil is evenly covered after trenching, protecting the fertilizer and improving fertilizer utilization.
[0023] Both the lead screw and the rotating rod are driven to rotate by their respective motors, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.
[0024] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment are as follows: This solution provides a trenching and fertilization device with adjustable depth, which improves the efficiency and uniformity of agricultural fertilization and reduces the consumption of manpower and material resources; through the trenching mechanism with adjustable depth, it adapts to the needs of different soils and crops, and improves the flexibility of operation; by combining the two steps of trenching and fertilization, it reduces the number of field operations, and reduces fuel consumption and costs; the portability and ease of operation of the equipment are improved, making it easier for operators to carry out field operations; it improves the utilization rate of fertilizer, reduces fertilizer waste, and is more environmentally friendly. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 .
[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A.
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 .
[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the trenching mechanism and the lifting mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0029] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Frame; 3. Lifting guide rail; 4. Moving rod; 5. Support block; 6. Grooving blade; 101. Horizontal plate; 301. Slide groove; 7. Lead screw; 8. Sliding rod; 401. Slider; 9. Rotating rod; 10. Moving wheel; 11. Support frame; 12. Hopper; 13. Cylinder; 14. Discharge port; 15. Push plate. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Of course, the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit it.
[0031] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0034] Example 1
[0035] See Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a trenching and fertilizing device with adjustable depth, including a frame 1, a trenching mechanism set at the front of the frame 1, a fertilizing mechanism set at the rear of the frame 1, and a lifting mechanism set at the front of the frame 1.
[0036] The lifting mechanism includes a lifting guide rail 3 and a movable rod 4 movably mounted on the lifting guide rail 3; the trenching mechanism includes a support block 5 and a trenching blade 6 mounted on the support block 5.
[0037] Several evenly distributed support blocks 5 are fixedly installed on the movable rod 4.
[0038] This allows the equipment to adapt to trenching needs at different depths, improving its applicability and flexibility.
[0039] A horizontal plate 101 is provided at the front end of the frame 1. Lifting guide rails 3 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side wall of the horizontal plate 101. The side wall of the lifting guide rail 3 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the horizontal plate 101.
[0040] The two lifting guide rails 3 are provided with grooves 301 on their opposite sides. A lead screw 7 is provided in one groove 301 and a sliding rod 8 is provided in the other groove 301.
[0041] Both the lead screw 7 and the sliding rod 8 are vertically arranged;
[0042] Both ends of the moving rod 4 are equipped with sliders 401, each with a vertical through hole. The lead screw 7 is threaded into the through hole of the slider 401, and the sliding rod 8 is slidably connected to the through hole of the slider 401. By setting up the horizontal plate, lifting guide rail, lead screw, and sliding rod, precise control of the lifting mechanism is achieved, allowing the trenching depth to be adjusted as needed, thus improving the accuracy and efficiency of the operation.
[0043] The two ends of the lead screw 7 are rotatably connected to the upper and lower inner walls of the slide groove 301, and the two ends of the sliding rod 8 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower inner walls of the slide groove 301. This ensures the stability and reliability of the lifting mechanism and reduces the failure rate of the equipment during use.
[0044] The bottom of the frame 1 is equipped with casters 10. The casters make the equipment easy to move, improving its portability and ease of operation.
[0045] The fertilization mechanism includes a support frame 11 and a hopper 12 mounted on a frame 1. A cylinder 13 is located at the bottom of the hopper 12, and an auger is rotatably mounted inside the cylinder 13. A discharge port 14 is located below the cylinder 13. The design of the fertilization mechanism, including the hopper, cylinder, and auger, achieves uniform fertilizer distribution and efficient fertilization, improving the uniformity and efficiency of fertilization.
[0046] A pusher plate 15 is installed on the frame 1 behind the cylinder 13 to evenly cover the soil plowed by the trenching mechanism. The design of the pusher plate ensures that the soil after trenching is evenly covered, protecting the fertilizer and improving the fertilizer utilization rate.
[0047] Both the lead screw 7 and the rotating rod 9 are driven to rotate by their respective motors, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.
[0048] The operating method of the depth-adjustable trenching and fertilization equipment is as follows:
[0049] Move the equipment to the field and adjust the ditching depth as needed. Adjust the height of the ditching blades by using the lifting mechanism. That is, rotate the lead screw 7 to drive the slider 401, which in turn drives the moving rod 4 to move. The moving rod 4 drives the support block 5, which is equipped with the ditching blades 6, to move, thereby adjusting the ditching depth.
[0050] Start the equipment; the casters 10 at the bottom of the frame 1 move the equipment in the field, and the ditching mechanism digs ditches in the field.
[0051] While the fertilization mechanism is opening the trench, it evenly applies fertilizer into the trench through the hopper 12, cylinder 13 and auger.
[0052] After the trench is dug, the pusher plate 15 evenly covers the fertilizer with the soil from the trench, protecting the fertilizer and promoting its absorption.
[0053] The trenching depth and fertilizer application amount of the equipment can be adjusted at any time according to the progress and needs of field operations to adapt to different soil and crop requirements.
[0054] Example 2
[0055] Based on Embodiment 1, rotating rods 9 are provided at both ends of the horizontal plate 101, and the rotating rods 9 are rotatably connected to the frame 1. The rotation of the rotating rods can drive the entire ditching mechanism and lifting mechanism to rotate, so that the equipment can flexibly adjust the ditching direction to adapt to different farmland layouts and operational needs.
[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A depth-adjustable fertilizer-banding apparatus characterized by, It includes a frame (1), a trenching mechanism located at the front of the frame (1), and a fertilization mechanism located at the rear of the frame (1). The front of the frame (1) is also provided with a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism includes a lifting guide rail (3) and a moving rod (4) movably disposed on the lifting guide rail (3); the trenching mechanism includes a support block (5) and a trenching blade (6) disposed on the support block (5). Several evenly distributed support blocks (5) are fixedly installed on the movable rod (4).
2. The depth-adjustable furrow fertilizer apparatus of claim 1, wherein, A horizontal plate (101) is provided at the front end of the frame (1), and the lifting guide rails (3) are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side wall of the horizontal plate (101). The side wall of the lifting guide rails (3) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the horizontal plate (101). The two lifting guide rails (3) are provided with grooves (301) on opposite sides. A lead screw (7) is provided in one groove (301), and a sliding rod (8) is provided in the other groove (301). Both the lead screw (7) and the sliding rod (8) are arranged vertically; Both ends of the moving rod (4) are provided with sliders (401), and vertical through holes are provided on the sliders (401). The lead screw (7) is threadedly connected to the through hole of the slider (401), and the sliding rod (8) is slidably connected to the through hole of the slider (401).
3. The depth-adjustable furrow fertilizer apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The two ends of the lead screw (7) are rotatably connected to the upper and lower inner walls of the slide groove (301), and the two ends of the sliding rod (8) are fixedly connected to the upper and lower inner walls of the slide groove (301).
4. The depth adjustable furrow applicator of claim 2, wherein, Both ends of the horizontal plate (101) are provided with rotating rods (9), which are rotatably connected to the frame (1).
5. The depth adjustable furrow applicator of claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the frame (1) is provided with casters (10).
6. The depth adjustable furrow applicator of claim 2, wherein, The fertilizer application mechanism includes a support frame (11) and a hopper (12) mounted on the frame (1). A cylinder (13) is mounted at the bottom of the hopper (12). An auger is mounted inside the cylinder (13). A discharge port (14) is mounted below the cylinder (13).
7. The depth-adjustable furrow fertilizer apparatus of claim 6, wherein, A push plate (15) is provided on the frame (1) behind the cylinder (13) to evenly cover the soil plowed by the trenching mechanism. Both the lead screw (7) and the rotating rod (9) are driven to rotate by their respective motors.