Heat stress simulation open top box

By designing an open-top chamber for simulating heat stress, and using FRP polycarbonate panels and a transmission mechanism, automatic temperature and humidity regulation is achieved. This solves the problem of neglecting outdoor temperature control and humidity in existing technologies, meets the simulation requirements of in-situ plant growth environment, and supports plant heat stress research.

CN224154789UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24SHENYANG INST OF APPL ECOLOGY CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENYANG INST OF APPL ECOLOGY CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing heat stress simulation technologies cannot flexibly control temperature outdoors and ignore air humidity conditions, which limits the application scenarios of heat stress simulation and cannot meet the simulation requirements of in-situ plant growth environments.

Method used

A thermal stress simulation open-top box was designed, which uses FRP polycarbonate panels and a transmission mechanism. The opening size is controlled by an air temperature sensor and a motor to achieve automatic adjustment of temperature and humidity. Combined with a support frame and a closing mechanism, the environment inside the open-top box can be precisely controlled.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible control of temperature and humidity inside the open-top chamber, can simulate various environmental conditions, is suitable for plant heat stress research, and supports research on plant adaptation mechanisms in the context of global change.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a heat stress simulation open top box, and relates to the technical field of forestry and plant ecology. The heat stress simulation open top box comprises a first FRP sunlight plate (fiber reinforced plastic plate), the top of the first FRP sunlight plate is provided with a closing mechanism, and the top of the first FRP sunlight plate is provided with a transmission mechanism. According to the heat stress simulation open-top box, the temperature in the first FRP sunlight plate can be controlled by arranging a rotating ring, firstly, when an air temperature sensor senses that the temperature in the first FRP sunlight plate is low, a temperature intelligent controller starts a motor to drive a lead screw to control the second FRP sunlight plate to rotate, the second FRP sunlight plate is subjected to screwing and closing-up treatment, and the heat stress simulation open-top box is formed; when the air humidity sensor senses that the air humidity in the first FRP sunlight plate is high, the dehumidifier is started through the humidity intelligent controller to reduce the air humidity, and the device can conveniently control the temperature and humidity in the first FRP sunlight plate to achieve the purpose of simulating dry and hot and humid and hot environments.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of forestry and plant ecology technology, and specifically relates to an open-top box for simulating heat stress. Background Technology

[0002] Global warming has led to a sustained rise in average temperatures, significantly increasing the risk of plants suffering from heat stress. Furthermore, a warming and drying climate may increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves. These extreme events cause severe heat stress to plants, affecting physiological processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration, leading to physiological disorders, growth stunts, and even death. High-temperature heat stress disrupts normal plant metabolism, growth, development, and productivity, posing a significant threat to the stability of forest ecosystems. Plant adaptation to heat stress refers to the morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular-level adjustments and regulation processes initiated by plants when environmental temperatures exceed their optimal range during growth. Understanding the mechanisms of plant adaptation to heat stress is crucial for accurately predicting plant responses to global climate change and is of great significance for the conservation of plant resources and the maintenance of ecosystem stability. Analyzing the changes in plant physiological processes under simulated heat stress conditions is an essential approach to studying plant adaptation mechanisms to heat stress.

[0003] Existing heat stress simulation technologies lack outdoor simulation capabilities, limiting current heat stress simulations of plants to small seedlings in laboratory incubators, failing to fully simulate the in-situ growth environment of plants outdoors. While outdoor open-top chambers offer the option, current technology lacks automatic control over the opening size, hindering flexible temperature control and failing to meet the required simulation temperature range. Furthermore, high-temperature heat stress can be further categorized into humid and dry heat types, and conventional heat stress simulation devices neglect humidity control, limiting the application scenarios for heat stress simulation and research. To address these shortcomings, this invention designs an open-top heat stress simulation chamber. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a thermal stress simulation open-top box, which features outdoor multi-environment simulation and open-top size control.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a thermal stress simulation open-top box, comprising an FRP polycarbonate sheet, wherein a fixing ring is fixedly connected to the top of the FRP polycarbonate sheet, a closing mechanism is provided at the top of the FRP polycarbonate sheet, and a transmission mechanism is provided at the top of the FRP polycarbonate sheet.

[0006] The transmission mechanism includes a rotating ring, a connecting plate, a connecting block, a connecting strip, a motor, a lead screw, a threaded slider, a connecting rod, and an air temperature sensor. The rotating ring is located at the top of the FRP polycarbonate sheet, and the bottom of the rotating ring is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. The lower surface of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the connecting block, and a connecting strip is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block. The motor is located at the top of the FRP polycarbonate sheet, and a lead screw is located on one side of the motor. A threaded slider is threaded onto the outer surface of the lead screw, and a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the threaded slider. The air temperature sensor is located inside the FRP polycarbonate sheet.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the thermal stress simulation open-top box of this utility model, the FRP sun panel is provided with a support frame inside, and a circular frame is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the open-top box for simulating thermal stress according to this utility model, the upper surface of the fixing ring is provided with an annular groove, and one side of the fixing ring is provided with a limiting groove.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the thermal stress simulation open-top box of this utility model, the closing mechanism includes an FRP polycarbonate sheet two, a connecting ring one, a connecting ring two, and a slot. The FRP polycarbonate sheet two is disposed on the top of the FRP polycarbonate sheet one. The connecting ring one is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating ring, and the connecting ring two is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed ring. A slot is provided on one side of the connecting ring one.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the open-top box for simulating thermal stress according to this utility model, the rotating ring is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed ring, and the connecting plate is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed ring.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the thermal stress simulation open-top box of this utility model, the connecting block is rotatably connected inside the annular groove, and the connecting strip is rotatably connected inside the limiting groove.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution for a thermal stress simulation open-top box of this utility model, the threaded slider is slidably connected to the top of the FRP sun panel, the connecting rod is set inside the connecting strip, and the air temperature sensor is fixedly installed inside the support frame.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution for a thermal stress simulation open-top box of this utility model, the second FRP sun panel is fixedly connected inside the first connecting ring, and the second FRP sun panel is fixedly connected inside the slot.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. In use, this utility model, by setting a rotating ring, when it is necessary to control the internal temperature of FRP polycarbonate sheet one, firstly, when the air temperature sensor detects that the internal temperature of FRP polycarbonate sheet one is too low, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate in the opposite direction, controlling the threaded slider to move closer to the motor. The moving threaded slider uses the connecting rod to push the connecting strip, causing the connecting block, connecting plate and rotating ring to rotate. At this time, the rotating ring and connecting ring one cause the top of FRP polycarbonate sheet two to rotate one revolution, slowly tightening the center of FRP polycarbonate sheet two to control the loss of internal temperature of FRP polycarbonate sheet one. If the air temperature sensor detects that the internal temperature of FRP polycarbonate sheet one is too high, the motor needs to drive the lead screw to flip, thereby controlling the rotating ring and connecting ring one to rotate in the opposite direction, opening the tightening of FRP polycarbonate sheet two, increasing the amount of external air entering FRP polycarbonate sheet one to lower the temperature. This device facilitates the control of the internal temperature of FRP polycarbonate sheet one. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

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

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the annular groove structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the closing mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism structure of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. FRP polycarbonate sheet one; 101. Support frame; 102. Circular frame; 2. Fixing ring; 201. Annular groove; 202. Limiting groove; 3. Closing mechanism; 301. FRP polycarbonate sheet two; 302. Connecting ring one; 303. Connecting ring two; 304. Slot; 4. Transmission mechanism; 401. Rotating ring; 402. Connecting plate; 403. Connecting block; 404. Connecting strip; 405. Motor; 406. Lead screw; 407. Threaded slider; 408. Connecting rod; 409. Air temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution: a thermal stress simulation open-top box, including an FRP sun panel 1, a fixing ring 2 fixedly connected to the top of the FRP sun panel 1, a closing mechanism 3 provided on the top of the FRP sun panel 1, and a transmission mechanism 4 provided on the top of the FRP sun panel 1.

[0026] The FRP sun panel 1 has an internal support frame 101, and a circular frame 102 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 101.

[0027] Further explanation is needed: the FRP sun panel 1 is supported by the support frame 101 and the circular frame 102 to facilitate covering the plants. A closing mechanism 3 and a transmission mechanism 4 are installed on the top of the FRP sun panel 1 via a fixing ring 2. The transmission mechanism 4 controls the size of the opening of the FRP sun panel 301 to facilitate the control of the internal temperature of the FRP sun panel 1.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] Please see Figure 2-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0030] The transmission mechanism 4 includes a rotating ring 401, a connecting plate 402, a connecting block 403, a connecting strip 404, a motor 405, a lead screw 406, a threaded slider 407, a connecting rod 408, and an air temperature sensor 409. The rotating ring 401 is located at the top of the FRP polycarbonate sheet 1. The bottom of the rotating ring 401 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 402. The lower surface of the connecting plate 402 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 403. The connecting strip 404 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block 403. The motor 405 is located at the top of the FRP polycarbonate sheet 1. The lead screw 406 is located on one side of the motor 405. The outer surface of the lead screw 406 is threaded with the threaded slider 407. The upper surface of the threaded slider 407 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 408. The air temperature sensor 409 is located inside the FRP polycarbonate sheet 1.

[0031] An annular groove 201 is provided on the upper surface of the fixing ring 2, and a limiting groove 202 is provided on one side of the fixing ring 2.

[0032] The closing mechanism 3 includes an FRP polycarbonate sheet 2 301, a connecting ring 1 302, a connecting ring 2 303, and a slot 304. The FRP polycarbonate sheet 2 301 is located on top of the FRP polycarbonate sheet 1. The connecting ring 1 302 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating ring 401. The connecting ring 2 303 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed ring 2. A slot 304 is provided on one side of the connecting ring 1 302.

[0033] The swivel ring 401 is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed ring 2, and the connecting plate 402 is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed ring 2.

[0034] The connecting block 403 is rotatably connected inside the annular groove 201, and the connecting strip 404 is rotatably connected inside the limiting groove 202.

[0035] The threaded slider 407 is slidably connected to the top of the FRP sun sheet 1, the connecting rod 408 is set inside the connecting strip 404, and the air temperature sensor 409 is fixedly installed inside the support frame 101.

[0036] FRP sun sheet 2 301 is fixedly connected inside the connecting ring 1 302, and FRP sun sheet 2 301 is fixedly connected inside the slot 304.

[0037] Further explanation is needed: The FRP polycarbonate sheet 1 also contains an intelligent temperature controller, an air humidity sensor, an intelligent humidity controller, a humidifier, a dehumidifier, and an air circulator. The air temperature sensor 409 is a VP3 air temperature sensor. Firstly, when the air temperature sensor 409 detects that the temperature inside the FRP polycarbonate sheet 1 is too low, the motor 405 drives the lead screw 406 to rotate in the opposite direction, controlling the threaded slider 407 to move closer to the motor 405. The moving threaded slider 407 uses the connecting rod 408 to move the connecting bar 404, which in turn drives the connecting block 403 and the connecting plate. 402 and the rotating ring 401 rotate. At this time, the rotating ring 401 and the connecting ring 302 drive the top of the FRP sun panel 301 to rotate one revolution, slowly twisting the center of the FRP sun panel 301 to control the loss of temperature inside the FRP sun panel 301. If the air temperature sensor 409 detects that the temperature inside the FRP sun panel 301 is too high, the motor 405 needs to drive the lead screw 406 to flip, thereby controlling the rotating ring 401 and the connecting ring 302 to rotate in the opposite direction to open the opening of the FRP sun panel 301, increasing the amount of external air entering the FRP sun panel 301 to reduce the temperature.

[0038] Working principle: When a heat stress simulation open-top box is used, the FRP sun panel 1 is first supported by the support frame 101 and the circular frame 102 to facilitate covering the plants. A closing mechanism 3 and a transmission mechanism 4 are installed on the top of the FRP sun panel 1 through the fixing ring 2. The size of the opening of the FRP sun panel 301 is controlled by the transmission mechanism 4 to facilitate the control of the internal temperature of the FRP sun panel 1.

[0039] When it is necessary to control the internal temperature of FRP polycarbonate sheet 1, the air temperature sensor 409 first detects that the internal temperature of FRP polycarbonate sheet 1 is too low. Then, the motor 405 drives the lead screw 406 to rotate in the opposite direction, controlling the threaded slider 407 to move closer to the motor 405. The moving threaded slider 407 uses the connecting rod 408 to actuate the connecting bar 404, causing the connecting block 403, connecting plate 402, and rotating ring 401 to rotate. At this time, the rotating ring 401 and connecting ring 302 cause the top of FRP polycarbonate sheet 301 to rotate. One rotation slowly tightens the center of FRP sun panel 2 301 to control the loss of temperature inside FRP sun panel 1. If the air temperature sensor 409 detects that the temperature inside FRP sun panel 1 is too high, the motor 405 drives the lead screw 406 to rotate, thereby controlling the rotating ring 401 and connecting ring 1 302 to rotate in the opposite direction to open the tightening of FRP sun panel 2 301, increasing the amount of external air entering FRP sun panel 1 to lower the temperature. This device facilitates the control of the temperature inside FRP sun panel 1.

[0040] When the air humidity sensor detects high humidity inside the FRP polycarbonate panel, the intelligent humidity controller activates a dehumidifier to lower the humidity. Conversely, when the humidity is low, the intelligent humidity controller activates a humidifier to increase the humidity. This device facilitates automatic control of the temperature and humidity inside the FRP polycarbonate panel, simulating hot and dry conditions and humid environments. It can be used to study the thermal stress response characteristics and adaptation mechanisms of plants under global change.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A thermal stress simulation open-top box, comprising an FRP polycarbonate sheet (1), characterized in that: A fixing ring (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the FRP sun panel (1), a closing mechanism (3) is provided on the top of the FRP sun panel (1), and a transmission mechanism (4) is provided on the top of the FRP sun panel (1). The transmission mechanism (4) includes a rotating ring (401), a connecting plate (402), a connecting block (403), a connecting strip (404), a motor (405), a lead screw (406), a threaded slider (407), a connecting rod (408), and an air temperature sensor (409). The rotating ring (401) is located at the top of the FRP sun panel (1), and the bottom of the rotating ring (401) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (402). The lower surface of the connecting plate (402) is fixedly connected to... A connecting block (403) is fixedly connected to a connecting strip (404) on one side. The motor (405) is set on the top of the FRP sun panel (1). A lead screw (406) is set on one side of the motor (405). A threaded slider (407) is threaded onto the outer surface of the lead screw (406). A connecting rod (408) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the threaded slider (407). The air temperature sensor (409) is set inside the FRP sun panel (1).

2. The open-top chamber for simulating thermal stress according to claim 1, characterized in that: The FRP sun panel (1) is provided with a support frame (101) inside, and a circular frame (102) is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame (101).

3. The open-top chamber for simulating thermal stress according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the fixing ring (2) is provided with an annular groove (201), and a limiting groove (202) is provided on one side of the fixing ring (2).

4. The open-top chamber for simulating thermal stress according to claim 1, characterized in that: The closing mechanism (3) includes an FRP sun panel two (301), a connecting ring one (302), a connecting ring two (303), and a slot (304). The FRP sun panel two (301) is located on the top of the FRP sun panel one (1). The connecting ring one (302) is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating ring (401). The connecting ring two (303) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed ring (2). A slot (304) is provided on one side of the connecting ring one (302).

5. The open-top chamber for simulating thermal stress according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating ring (401) is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed ring (2), and the connecting plate (402) is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed ring (2).

6. The open-top chamber for simulating thermal stress according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting block (403) is rotatably connected inside the annular groove (201), and the connecting strip (404) is rotatably connected inside the limiting groove (202).

7. The open-top chamber for simulating thermal stress according to claim 1, characterized in that: The threaded slider (407) is slidably connected to the top of the FRP sun panel (1), the connecting rod (408) is disposed inside the connecting strip (404), and the air temperature sensor (409) is fixedly installed inside the support frame (101).

8. The open-top chamber for simulating thermal stress according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second FRP sun panel (301) is fixedly connected inside the first connecting ring (302), and the second FRP sun panel (301) is fixedly connected inside the slot (304).