Device for protecting roots of trees

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tree protection devices, and provides a device for protecting the root of a tree, which comprises a mounting seat shell buried in soil, a communicating pipe arranged on the mounting seat shell, an implanting port used for implanting the tree and an opening used for the free growth of the root of the tree; the communicating pipe comprises a water flowing main pipe body and an air flowing branch pipe body, the water flowing main pipe body penetrates through the mounting seat shell and is obliquely arranged on the mounting seat shell, the air flowing branch pipe body is communicated with the water flowing main pipe body, the air flowing branch pipe body is obliquely arranged on the water flowing main pipe body, and the inclination angle between the air flowing branch pipe body and the water flowing main pipe body is smaller than 90 degrees. The problem that in the prior art, the root of a tree cannot obtain enough air, and consequently the respiration of the root of the tree is affected is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tree protection devices, specifically to a device for protecting the roots of trees. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in order to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution, many trees are usually planted along urban roads. However, due to urban infrastructure issues, these trees are usually surrounded by paving stones or other objects to keep the roads level.

[0003] Therefore, the soil beneath paving stones where trees are planted is prone to becoming compacted under pressure, reducing soil porosity and aeration, thus decreasing the amount of air entering the soil. Ultimately, this prevents the tree roots from receiving enough air, affecting root respiration, disrupting the tree's physiological functions and metabolic activities, and even leading to tree death. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention proposes a device to protect tree roots, solving the problem in related technologies where tree roots cannot get enough air, thus affecting the respiration of tree roots.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A device for protecting tree roots includes a mounting base shell buried in the soil. The mounting base shell is provided with a connecting pipe, an implantation port for planting trees, and an open port for allowing tree roots to grow freely. The connecting pipe includes a main water pipe and a branch air pipe. The main water pipe penetrates the mounting base shell and is inclined on the mounting base shell. The branch air pipe is interconnected with the main water pipe and is inclined on the main water pipe. The inclination angle between the branch air pipe and the main water pipe is less than 90°.

[0007] Furthermore, the end of the air distribution pipe body away from the main water supply pipe body is provided with a bent root block body. The bent root block body is provided with a vent hole. The vent hole connects the end of the bent root block body close to the air distribution pipe body and the end of the bent root block body away from the air distribution pipe body, and is interconnected with the air distribution pipe body.

[0008] Furthermore, a baffle plate is provided at one end of the main water supply pipe that is close to the implantation port, and the baffle plate is provided with several connecting grooves.

[0009] Furthermore, the air distribution manifold is located on the side of the main water distribution manifold closest to the implantation site.

[0010] Furthermore, the end of the main water supply pipe close to the opening is provided with several ball bearings, each of which is rotatably connected to the main water supply pipe and is evenly distributed around the main water supply pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the longitudinal section of the mounting housing is an arc-shaped structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the mounting housing has an expansion tube at the end of the implantation port away from the opening. The expansion tube is coaxially arranged with the implantation port and integrally formed with the mounting housing.

[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of first reinforcing ribs are provided between the expansion pipe and the mounting base housing, and each of the first reinforcing ribs is evenly distributed around the expansion pipe in a circular pattern; a plurality of second reinforcing ribs are provided between the main water supply pipe and the mounting base housing, and each of the second reinforcing ribs is evenly distributed around the main water supply pipe in a circular pattern.

[0014] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This utility model mainly includes a mounting base shell with an insertion opening that cooperates with the tree trunk. When planting a tree, the utility model is buried in the soil along with the tree: for example, the utility model is placed in the hole first, then the tree is inserted through the insertion opening, and then the soil is filled in; or the tree is planted first, and then the utility model is fitted onto the tree trunk. This utility model separates the soil around the tree roots, so even if the road surface is paved with bricks, the soil inside the mounting base shell remains loose, protected by the mounting base shell, allowing air to circulate inside the mounting base shell.

[0016] Meanwhile, the mounting housing is equipped with a connecting pipe, which introduces outside air into the mounting housing to ensure that there is enough air to maintain the respiration of the tree roots, thereby protecting the health and life of the tree or extending its lifespan.

[0017] Considering that relying solely on a single pipe for ventilation could easily introduce rainwater into the mounting housing during rainy days, leading to excessive soil moisture and hindering oxygen delivery to the tree roots for respiration, thus affecting their normal respiration function, the connecting pipe comprises two parts: a main water pipe and a branch air pipe. The main water pipe is inclined and extends through the mounting housing, allowing outside air to enter the connecting pipe along it. Simultaneously, the branch air pipe is interconnected with the main water pipe and is inclined along it, with an angle of less than 90°. This ensures that even if water enters the connecting hole, gravity and the angle between the branch air pipe and the main water pipe prevent water from flowing into the mounting housing, guaranteeing soil permeability and allowing this invention to better protect the tree roots. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 1;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 2.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Mounting housing; 11. Expanding pipe; 2. Connecting pipe; 21. Main water supply pipe body; 211. Barrier plate; 2111. Connecting groove; 22. Air supply branch pipe body; 3. Insertion port; 4. Opening port; 5. Bending root retainer body; 51. Vent hole; 6. Ball bearing; 7. First reinforcing rib; 8. Second reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this embodiment proposes a device for protecting tree roots, which mainly includes a mounting base 1 buried in the soil. That is, this embodiment, like the trees that are about to be planted in the soil, needs to be buried in the soil.

[0028] To better accommodate trees planted in the soil, the mounting base 1 has an insertion port 3 and an open port 4. The insertion port 3 serves to allow the tree to be inserted. Specifically, during actual planting, the mounting base can be placed in the hole first, then the tree to be planted can be inserted through the insertion port 3, and finally the soil can be filled in; or the tree can be placed in the hole first, then the mounting base can be placed on top of the tree and pressed down, and finally the soil can be filled in. The specific planting method should be determined according to the actual situation, such as the size of the tree and the pruning of the tree's root system, which will not be elaborated in this embodiment.

[0029] In this way, even if the road surface is paved with bricks, the soil at the end of the mounting housing 1 away from the ground (inside the mounting housing 1) can remain relatively soft because the mounting housing 1 helps to resist the pressure from above, allowing air to flow through it.

[0030] The presence of the opening 4 ensures that this embodiment does not restrict the growth and development of the tree roots in the direction away from the ground surface, allowing the tree roots to grow freely downwards. This avoids excessive restriction on the tree roots, which could instead generate squeezing and reaction forces on the growing tree roots, causing damage to them.

[0031] The longitudinal section of the mounting housing 1 is an arc-shaped structure. Preferably, the longitudinal section of the mounting housing 1 should be an arch-shaped structure, because arch-shaped structures and other arc-shaped structures have good compressive strength. They can transfer the pressure applied to the mounting housing 1 by heavy objects such as soil and bricks to the adjacent parts, so as to achieve uniform force distribution. This prevents the pressure from compacting the soil inside the mounting housing 1 and ensures the air permeability of the soil inside the mounting housing 1.

[0032] The mounting housing 1 has an expansion tube 11 at the end of the implantation port 3 away from the opening port 4. The expansion tube 11 is coaxially arranged with the implantation port 3 and integrally formed with the mounting housing 1. That is, the implantation port 3 is presented on the mounting housing 1 in the form of a tubular structure, which effectively increases the contact area between the tree trunk and other contact parts that come into contact with the implantation port 3 and the implantation port 3, thereby effectively reducing the force transmitted from the mounting housing 1 to the tree itself and ensuring the safety of the tree body under pressure in this embodiment.

[0033] Meanwhile, in order to facilitate the introduction of outside air into the soil inside the mounting housing 1, the mounting housing 1 is provided with a connecting pipe 2, that is, outside air can enter the soil inside the mounting housing 1 through the connecting pipe 2 to meet the breathing needs of the tree roots.

[0034] However, considering that some rainwater and other water will flow into the connecting pipe 2 during rainy days, in order to avoid the water flow causing an increase in soil moisture inside the mounting housing 1 and reducing the air permeability of the soil inside the mounting housing 1, the connecting pipe 2 in this embodiment includes a main water pipe 21 and a branch air pipe 22.

[0035] The main water pipe 21 passes through the mounting housing 1 and is inclined on the mounting housing 1. One end of the main water pipe 21 is exposed on the ground, that is, this end serves as the inlet of the connecting pipe 2. The end of the main water pipe 21 away from the ground should be connected to the sewer, so that the liquid entering the connecting pipe 2 can be directly discharged. The air distribution pipe 22 is located between the two ends of the main water supply pipe 21, and the air distribution pipe 22 and the main water supply pipe 21 are interconnected. That is, the end of the air distribution pipe 22 away from the main water supply pipe 21 is the air outlet of the connecting pipe 2. At the same time, in order to prevent liquid from entering the air distribution pipe 22 when flowing along the main water supply pipe 21, the air distribution pipe 22 is inclined on the main water supply pipe 21, and the inclination angle between the air distribution pipe 22 and the main water supply pipe 21 is less than 90°. In this way, due to the influence of gravity and the limitation of the inclination angle between the air distribution pipe 22 and the main water supply pipe 21, the liquid flowing to the junction of the air distribution pipe 22 and the main water supply pipe 21 is difficult to enter the air distribution pipe 22, thereby preventing water from entering the soil inside the mounting housing 1 and effectively ensuring the air permeability of the soil inside the mounting housing 1.

[0036] The air distribution pipe 22 is located on the side of the main water supply pipe 21 close to the implantation port 3, which effectively shortens the distance between the outlet of the air distribution pipe 22 and the tree roots, allowing the tree roots to breathe the air flowing in along the air distribution pipe 22 more quickly.

[0037] The end of the air distribution pipe 22 away from the main water supply pipe 21 is provided with a bent root-blocking body 5. The bent root-blocking body 5 is provided with a ventilation hole 51. The ventilation hole 51 connects the end of the bent root-blocking body 5 close to the air distribution pipe 22 and the end of the bent root-blocking body 5 away from the air distribution pipe 22, and is interconnected with the air distribution pipe 22. This avoids the presence of the bent root-blocking body 5 affecting the normal air outlet function of the air distribution pipe 22. Furthermore, due to the presence of the bent root-blocking body 5, the roots cannot penetrate into the interior of the air distribution pipe 22 during downward growth. Also, during the soil filling process, some soil enters the interior of the air distribution pipe 22, thus avoiding the reduction of the air outlet effect of the air distribution pipe 22 due to the roots growing into the interior of the air distribution pipe 22 or the presence of soil inside the air distribution pipe 22.

[0038] A plurality of first reinforcing ribs 7 are provided between the expansion pipe 11 and the mounting base 1, and each first reinforcing rib 7 is evenly distributed around the expansion pipe 11 in a circular pattern; a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 8 are provided between the main water supply body 21 and the mounting base 1, and each second reinforcing rib 8 is evenly distributed around the main water supply body 21 in a circular pattern. Each first reinforcing rib 7 and each second reinforcing rib 8 is a triangular structure, which effectively ensures the structural strength between the main water supply body 21 and the expansion pipe 11 and the mounting base 1, thereby avoiding the deformation and bending of the main water supply body 21 and the expansion pipe 11 when subjected to the pressure of the soil above in this embodiment.

[0039] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the end of the main water pipe 21 close to the implantation port 3 is provided with a baffle plate 211. The baffle plate 211 is provided with several connecting grooves 2111. The presence of the baffle plate 211 serves to narrow the entrance of the connecting pipe 2, preventing foreign objects such as fallen leaves from entering the interior of the connecting pipe 2 and causing blockage, thus ensuring air circulation inside the connecting pipe 2. It also prevents small animals such as rats that gnaw on tree roots from approaching the tree roots from top to bottom along the connecting pipe 2 and gnawing on the tree roots, ensuring the safety of the tree roots.

[0040] Meanwhile, considering that the end of the main water pipe 21 close to the opening 4 may be directly connected to the sewer, and small animals such as rats that gnaw on tree roots are likely to appear in the sewer, the end of the main water pipe 21 close to the opening 4 in this embodiment is provided with several ball bearings 6. Each ball bearing 6 is rotatably connected to the main water pipe 21 and is evenly distributed around the main water pipe 21 in a circle. Finally, they are arranged in sequence along the axial direction of the main water pipe 21, making it difficult for rats from bottom to top to find a point of force to climb on the main water pipe 21. This effectively reduces the possibility of rats gnawing on tree roots along the connecting pipe 2, and can even prevent this phenomenon from occurring, further ensuring the safety of tree roots.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] Based on Example 1, such as Figure 4 As shown, the mounting housing 1 in this embodiment is composed of splicing components. Preferably, the mounting housing 1 includes a first sub-housing housing and a second sub-housing housing. The first sub-housing housing and the second sub-housing housing are connected by threaded connectors such as bolts. In this way, this embodiment can be spliced ​​with the tree in the pit as the center, which effectively ensures the flexibility of this embodiment in matching the tree.

[0043] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are 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 shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for protecting tree roots, characterized in that, It includes an installation base shell (1) buried in the soil, and the installation base shell (1) is provided with a connecting pipe (2), an implantation port (3) for planting trees, and an open port (4) for allowing the roots of trees to grow freely. The connecting pipe (2) includes a main water pipe (21) and a branch air pipe (22). The main water pipe (21) passes through the mounting housing (1) and is inclined on the mounting housing (1). The branch air pipe (22) is connected to the main water pipe (21) and is inclined on the main water pipe (21). The inclination angle between the branch air pipe (22) and the main water pipe (21) is less than 90°.

2. The device for protecting tree roots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the air distribution pipe body (22) away from the main water supply pipe body (21) is provided with a bent root block body (5). The bent root block body (5) is provided with a vent hole (51). The vent hole (51) connects the end of the bent root block body (5) close to the air distribution pipe body (22) and the end of the bent root block body (5) away from the air distribution pipe body (22), and is interconnected with the air distribution pipe body (22).

3. The device for protecting tree roots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main water supply pipe (21) has a baffle plate (211) at one end close to the implantation port (3), and the baffle plate (211) has several connecting grooves (2111).

4. The device for protecting tree roots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air distribution pipe (22) is located on the side of the main water distribution pipe (21) close to the implantation port (3).

5. The device for protecting tree roots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main water supply body (21) is provided with a number of ball bearings (6) at one end close to the opening (4). Each ball bearing (6) is rotatably connected to the main water supply body (21) and is evenly distributed around the main water supply body (21).

6. The device for protecting tree roots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The longitudinal section of the mounting housing (1) is an arc-shaped structure.

7. The device for protecting tree roots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting housing (1) has an expansion tube (11) at the end of the implantation port (3) away from the opening port (4). The expansion tube (11) is coaxially arranged with the implantation port (3) and integrally formed with the mounting housing (1).

8. The device for protecting tree roots according to claim 7, characterized in that, A plurality of first reinforcing ribs (7) are provided between the expansion pipe (11) and the mounting housing (1), and each of the first reinforcing ribs (7) is evenly distributed around the expansion pipe (11). A number of second reinforcing ribs (8) are provided between the main water supply body (21) and the mounting base (1), and each of the second reinforcing ribs (8) is evenly distributed around the main water supply body (21).

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