Device for screening excellent cotton seeds

Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for screening excellent cotton seeds, which is used for screening out bad seeds and improving the germination potential of the excellent cotton seeds. The device comprises a cultivation box, a net cage and an air injection structure, a cultivation space is arranged in the cultivation box, the cultivation space upwards penetrates through the top of the cultivation box, a drainage pipe communicated with the cultivation space is arranged at the bottom of the cultivation box, and a valve is arranged on the drainage pipe; the net cage is arranged in the cultivation space, the net cage is used for loading cotton seeds, and all the cotton seeds are soaked in the cultivation solution in the cultivation space; the air injection structure is arranged at the bottom of the cultivation space and used for injecting air into the cultivation solution.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cotton planting equipment technology, and in particular to a device for screening superior cotton seeds. Background Technology

[0002] Cotton is an important economic crop; its fibers can be used to make various textiles, such as clothing and bedding. Cotton products are indispensable in everyday wear and household goods.

[0003] In current cotton cultivation techniques, direct sowing is the mainstream method, which involves burying seeds directly into the soil without pretreatment and promoting germination by thorough watering. However, due to the difficulty in precisely controlling soil moisture, temperature, and the microbial environment, the seed germination rate fluctuates greatly, affecting yield. Furthermore, if there are ungerminated or defective seeds (such as shriveled, insect-bored, or dormant seeds), these defective seeds remain in the field and can easily become sources of pathogens, increasing the risk of pests and diseases.

[0004] Based on this, this application proposes an apparatus for screening superior cotton seeds to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an apparatus for screening superior cotton seeds, which can screen out inferior seeds and improve the germination potential of good cotton seeds.

[0006] This application provides an apparatus for screening superior cotton seeds, comprising:

[0007] Incubation box, mesh cage and air jet structure;

[0008] The incubator is provided with an incubation space that extends upwards through the top of the incubator. The bottom of the incubator is provided with a drain pipe that communicates with the incubation space and a valve is provided on the drain pipe.

[0009] The net cage is set up in the cultivation space, and the net cage is used to load cotton seeds, and all the cotton seeds are immersed in the cultivation solution in the cultivation space;

[0010] The jetting structure is located at the bottom of the cultivation space and is used to jet air into the cultivation solution.

[0011] Optionally, a notch is provided on one side of the incubator, and a movable plate is movably connected to the notch. The movable plate is used to cover the notch, thereby preventing the incubation solution from flowing out of the notch.

[0012] Optionally, grooves are provided on both sides and the bottom of the notch, and a sealing gasket is provided in the groove. The movable plate is embedded into the groove from top to bottom, and the movable plate abuts against the sealing gasket.

[0013] Optionally, the cage has an outer edge, and the cultivation space has a protrusion that abuts against the outer edge.

[0014] Optionally, the cage is provided with square holes, which are located above the outer edge.

[0015] Optionally, the jet structure includes a jet pipe and a jet generator. The jet pipe is laid flat at the bottom of the cultivation space and has air holes. The jet generator is fixed to the outside of the cultivation box, and the jet pipe passes through the cultivation box and is connected to the jet generator.

[0016] Optionally, the diameter of the pores is between 0.5 and 4 mm.

[0017] Optionally, the incubator may be made of transparent glass or acrylic material.

[0018] Optionally, a heating plate is provided at the bottom of the cultivation space, and the heating plate is used to heat the cultivation solution.

[0019] Optionally, the temperature range of the culture solution is 20-30 degrees Celsius.

[0020] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, this application has the following effects:

[0021] This application employs a soaking method for pre-breeding cotton seeds. Specifically, a cultivation box is set up, and a cultivation solution is placed in the cultivation space of the cultivation box. Cotton seeds are placed in a net box, and then the net box is placed in the cultivation space of the cultivation box, so that all cotton seeds are soaked in the cultivation solution. During the soaking process, if there are defective seeds, they will float to the surface due to buoyancy, achieving the effect of separating defective seeds. Compared with the existing technology of direct sowing, this method can firstly reduce the number of defective seeds and improve the seed germination rate. Secondly, because the cotton seeds have been pre-soaked, they have absorbed enough water, which improves their germination potential.

[0022] In addition, an air jet structure is set at the bottom of the cultivation space. Air is sprayed into the cultivation solution through the air jet structure. The air passes upward through the net box and impacts the cotton seeds piled together, breaking up the cotton seeds and achieving the effect of stirring the cotton seeds, thereby further separating out the bad seeds. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an apparatus for screening superior cotton seeds according to this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a wire mesh cage in a device for screening superior cotton seeds according to this application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is another schematic diagram of a wire mesh cage in a device for screening superior cotton seeds according to this application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a movable plate in a device for screening superior cotton seeds according to this application;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a guide plate in a device for screening superior cotton seeds according to this application;

[0029] Figure 6 This is another schematic diagram of a guide plate in a device for screening superior cotton seeds according to this application;

[0030] In the diagram, the components are: incubator 01, net cage 02, jet structure 03, heating plate 04, valve 05, notch 06, movable plate 07, guide plate 08, outer edge 09, boss 10, square hole 11, jet pipe 12, and jet engine 13. Detailed Implementation

[0031] In this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal" and other terms indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only used to describe the relative positional relationship between the components or parts and do not specifically limit the specific installation orientation of each component or part.

[0032] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Furthermore, the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., drawn in the accompanying drawings of this application are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modification to the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this application can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application.

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] This application provides a device for screening superior cotton seeds, used to filter out inferior seeds and improve the germination potential of good cotton seeds. The specific implementation process of this application is described below.

[0037] Please see Figures 1 to 6 The device provided in this application for screening superior cotton seeds includes:

[0038] The incubation box 01, the net box 02, and the air jet structure 03 are provided. The incubation box 01 is provided with an incubation space that extends upward through the top of the incubation box 01. The bottom of the incubation box 01 is provided with a drain pipe 04 that communicates with the incubation space and a valve 05 is provided on the drain pipe 04. The net box 02 is set inside the incubation space and is used to load cotton seeds. The cotton seeds are completely immersed in the incubation solution inside the incubation space. The air jet structure 03 is set at the bottom of the incubation space and is used to spray air into the incubation solution.

[0039] The incubation box 01 is cube-shaped or cuboid, with an internal incubation space extending upwards to the top of the box, facilitating seed placement, observation, and subsequent management. A drain pipe 04, connected to the incubation space, is located at the bottom of the incubation box 01 for draining or replacing the incubation solution. A valve 05 is installed on the drain pipe 04; by controlling the opening and closing of the valve 05, the drainage speed and time can be flexibly adjusted to ensure a smooth and orderly replacement of the incubation solution.

[0040] The net cage 02 is made of a fine mesh material, such as nylon mesh or stainless steel mesh, to ensure that cotton seeds do not leak out while allowing the culture solution to flow freely. The shape of the net cage 02 can be designed according to the internal space of the culture box 01, and can be rectangular or cylindrical for easy placement within the culture space.

[0041] The inside of net cage 02 is used to load cotton seeds. Before loading seeds, net cage 02 can be cleaned and disinfected to reduce contamination by germs and impurities. Net cage 02 is fixed in the cultivation space by hooks, buckles, or support frames to ensure that net cage 02 will not shake or shift during the cultivation process.

[0042] The jet structure 03 is located at the bottom of the cultivation space, so that the air bubbles generated by the jet move upward from the bottom. The air bubbles pass through the net box 02 and cotton seeds, which separates and stirs the piled cotton seeds, promotes full contact between the cultivation solution and cotton seeds, and reduces the situation of cotton seeds piling up and clumping.

[0043] The cotton seeds in the net cage 02 have small gaps, making it difficult for the cultivation solution to fully penetrate into the seed pile. As upward-moving air bubbles pass through the seed pile, they insert themselves into the gaps between the seeds, separating the initially tightly packed seeds. As the bubbles rise and increase in number, this separating effect gradually expands, making the seed pile looser. Once loosened, some defective seeds, due to buoyancy, also float to the surface with the air bubbles, eventually becoming suspended in the liquid.

[0044] In this embodiment, cotton seeds are pre-cultured by soaking. Specifically, a cultivation box 01 is set up, and a cultivation solution is set up in the cultivation space of the cultivation box 01. The cotton seeds are placed in a net box 02, and then the net box 02 is placed in the cultivation space of the cultivation box 01, so that all the cotton seeds are soaked in the cultivation solution. During the soaking process, if there are defective seeds, they will float to the surface due to buoyancy, thus achieving the effect of separating defective seeds. Compared with the existing technology of direct sowing, this method can firstly reduce the number of defective seeds and improve the seed germination rate. Secondly, because the cotton seeds have been pre-soaked, they have absorbed enough water, which improves their germination potential.

[0045] In addition, an air jet structure 03 is set at the bottom of the cultivation space. Air jets are sprayed into the cultivation solution through the air jet structure 03. The air passes upward through the net box 02 and impacts the cotton seeds piled together, breaking up the cotton seeds and achieving the effect of stirring the cotton seeds, thereby further separating out the bad seeds.

[0046] Furthermore, the jetting structure 03 sprays air into the culture solution, increasing the dissolved oxygen content and promoting seed germination and growth, thus reducing culture time. It should be noted that the culture solution can be a specially prepared solution or tap water.

[0047] Please continue reading. Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In an optional embodiment, a notch 06 is provided on one side of the incubator 01, and a movable plate 07 is movably connected to the notch 06. The movable plate 07 is used to cover the notch 06, thereby preventing the incubation solution from flowing out of the notch 06.

[0048] A notch 06 is provided on one side (top edge) of the incubation box 01. The notch 06 extends downward and the bottom of the notch 06 is higher than the top of the net box 02. The notch 06 is used for drainage.

[0049] A movable plate 07 is movably connected to the notch 06. During the cotton seed soaking and cultivation stage, the movable plate 07 is connected to the notch 06 to cover the notch 06 and prevent the cultivation solution in the cultivation space from flowing out of the notch 06.

[0050] During the cotton seed soaking and cultivation process, defective seeds will float on the surface of the cultivation solution. At this time, the movable plate 07 is removed to open the notch 06, and part of the cultivation solution (the cultivation solution above the bottom of the notch 06) flows out from the notch 06. The defective seeds floating on the surface flow out from the notch 06 with the cultivation solution, which plays the role of removing defective seeds.

[0051] In addition, a flow guide plate 08 can be installed outside the incubator 01. The flow guide plate 08 is connected to the bottom of the notch 06, and part of the incubation solution flows out after passing through the notch 06 and the flow guide plate 08.

[0052] In this optional embodiment, grooves are provided on both sides and the bottom of the notch 06, and a sealing gasket is provided in the groove. The movable plate 07 is embedded into the groove from top to bottom, and the movable plate 07 abuts against the sealing gasket.

[0053] Grooves are provided on both sides and the bottom of notch 06. The depth and width of the grooves are designed according to the dimensions of the sealing gasket and the movable plate 07 to ensure that the movable plate 07 can be tightly embedded and fully abut against the sealing gasket. The sealing gasket is installed in the groove. The sealing gasket is made of a highly elastic and corrosion-resistant material, such as rubber or silicone, to ensure a good sealing effect. The shape of the sealing gasket matches the groove, which can completely fill the groove space and provide uniform abutment pressure when the movable plate 07 is embedded.

[0054] The size of the movable plate 07 matches that of the notch 06, completely covering the notch 06 and tightly abutting against the sealing gasket when embedded in the groove.

[0055] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In an optional embodiment, the cage 02 is provided with an outer edge 09, and the cultivation space is provided with a boss 10, which is used to abut the outer edge.

[0056] The outer edge of the wire mesh cage 02 is provided with an outer edge 09, which is made of the same or compatible material as the wire mesh cage 02, such as stainless steel or high-strength plastic, to ensure its structural strength and corrosion resistance.

[0057] The sidewall of the cultivation space is provided with a ring of protrusions 10. The height of the protrusions 10 matches the outer edge 09 to ensure that the outer edge 09 can abut against the protrusions 10. The shape and size of the protrusions 10 are set according to the design of the outer edge 09 of the net cage 02, and can be ring-shaped, square or other suitable shapes to provide a stable support surface.

[0058] When the net cage 02 is placed in the cultivation space, the outer edge 09 will naturally abut against the protrusion 10. Through the support of the protrusion 10, the net cage 02 will maintain a stable position in the cultivation space.

[0059] In this optional embodiment, the net cage 02 is provided with square holes 11, which are located above the outer edge 09. One or more square holes 11 are provided on the upper side of the net cage 02 for easy handling by the operator. In this embodiment, after seed cultivation is completed, the operator opens the notch 06 to discharge any undesirable seeds suspended in the upper layer, and then gently lifts the net cage 02 by holding it through the square holes 11.

[0060] In an optional embodiment, the jet structure 03 includes a jet pipe 12 and a jet motor 13. The jet pipe 12 is laid flat at the bottom of the cultivation space and has air holes. The jet motor 13 is fixed to the outside of the cultivation box 01 and the jet pipe 12 passes through the cultivation box 01 and is connected to the jet motor 13.

[0061] The air jet tube 12 is laid flat at the bottom of the cultivation space, ensuring that the air jets cover the entire cultivation area and provide uniform agitation for the cotton seeds. The air jet tube 12 is made of corrosion-resistant, high-strength materials, such as stainless steel or special plastics, to ensure its long-term stability and durability. Multiple air holes are evenly distributed on the air jet tube 12 to ensure that the air jets enter the cultivation solution uniformly and effectively.

[0062] The jet generator 13 is fixed to the outside of the incubator 01 for easy operation and maintenance. The jet generator 13 is connected to the jet pipe 12 via a pipe or connector that passes through the incubator 01, ensuring smooth airflow into the jet pipe 12. The jet pipe 12 and the jet generator 13 are connected via a well-sealed pipe or connector to prevent air leakage. Connections can be made using threaded connections, flange connections, or quick couplings for easy installation and disassembly.

[0063] In this optional embodiment, the diameter of the pores ranges from 0.5 to 4 mm.

[0064] In an optional embodiment, the incubation box 01 is made of transparent glass or acrylic material. In this embodiment, using a transparent material allows the operator to easily observe the cotton seeds inside the incubation box 01.

[0065] In response to the low-temperature environment, where cotton seeds are not easy to germinate, in an optional embodiment, a heating plate 04 is provided at the bottom of the cultivation space for heating the cultivation solution.

[0066] In this embodiment, the heating plate 04 is positioned at the bottom of the cultivation space, in direct contact with the cultivation solution, ensuring that heat is transferred to the solution evenly and rapidly. The heating plate 04 is made of efficient and durable heating materials, such as ceramic or stainless steel, and features rapid heating, uniform heating, and a long lifespan. The heating plate 04 ensures that the temperature of the cultivation solution does not drop too low, thereby improving the activity of the cotton seeds.

[0067] In this optional embodiment, the temperature range of the incubation solution is 20-30 degrees Celsius. In this embodiment, the temperature range of the incubation solution is set to 20-30 degrees Celsius. This temperature range is beneficial for seed germination and growth while avoiding damage to the seeds from high temperatures.

[0068] It should be noted that the above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use this application. 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 scope of this application. Therefore, this application 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. An apparatus for screening superior cotton seeds, characterized in that, include: Incubation box, mesh cage and air jet structure; The incubator is provided with an incubation space that extends upwards through the top of the incubator. The bottom of the incubator is provided with a drain pipe that communicates with the incubation space and a valve is provided on the drain pipe. The net cage is set up in the cultivation space, and the net cage is used to load cotton seeds, and all the cotton seeds are immersed in the cultivation solution in the cultivation space; The jetting structure is located at the bottom of the cultivation space and is used to jet air into the cultivation solution.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A notch is provided on one side of the incubator, and a movable plate is movably connected to the notch. The movable plate is used to cover the notch, thereby preventing the incubation solution from flowing out of the notch.

3. The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The notch has grooves on both sides and bottom, and a sealing gasket is placed in the groove. The movable plate is embedded into the groove from top to bottom, and the movable plate abuts against the sealing gasket.

4. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The cage has an outer edge, and the cultivation space has a protrusion that abuts against the outer edge.

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cage has square holes located above its outer edge.

6. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The jet structure includes a jet pipe and a jet generator. The jet pipe is laid flat at the bottom of the cultivation space and has air holes. The jet generator is fixed to the outside of the cultivation box and the jet pipe passes through the cultivation box and is connected to the jet generator.

7. The apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The diameter of the pores ranges from 0.5 to 4 mm.

8. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The incubator is made of transparent glass or acrylic material.

9. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, A heating plate is provided at the bottom of the cultivation space, and the heating plate is used to heat the cultivation solution.

10. The apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The temperature range of the culture solution is 20-30 degrees Celsius.

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