Stepped planting hole structure

The stepped planting hole structure solves the problems of narrow root growth space and uneven water distribution in traditional planting hole designs, enabling multi-level root growth and uniform water supply, thus improving plant growth and survival rate.

CN224178737UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01SHENZHEN SHENGYUAN GARDEN CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN SHENGYUAN GARDEN CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Traditional planting pit structures are inadequate in terms of root growth space and water distribution, which affects plant growth, development, and water absorption capacity.

Method used

The planter employs a stepped planting hole structure, which consists of multiple planting sections that progressively advance to form a stepped shape. Each section is equipped with a planting trough, an opening trough, and a drainage hole. The planting trough is connected to the opening trough and the drainage hole, allowing the roots to extend horizontally and ensuring uniform water flow.

Benefits of technology

It provides multi-level growth space, optimizes water distribution, enhances root health and water use efficiency, and improves plant growth and survival rate.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a stepped planting hole structure which comprises a plurality of planting parts, and the planting parts are progressively arranged layer by layer to form a stepped shape. Each planting part is provided with a planting groove, an open groove and a water leakage hole, the planting grooves are communicated with the open grooves and the water leakage holes respectively, the open grooves are formed in the horizontal direction, the planting grooves are used for containing plants and allowing root systems of the plants to downwards extend to the planting grooves in the lower layer from the planting grooves in the upper layer through the open grooves, and the water leakage holes are formed in the vertical direction; water in the planting grooves can flow to the planting grooves in the lower layer through the water leakage holes. The stepped layout provides a multi-layer growth space for the plants, the root system can continue to extend downwards through the open slots, and the situation that the root system is hindered to extend due to the limited space is avoided. The arrangement of the water leakage holes and the opening grooves ensures that water can uniformly flow from the upper planting grooves to the lower planting grooves, so that the distribution of the water is optimized, and the phenomenon of water accumulation or non-uniformity caused by unsmooth water flow in the traditional planting hole design is avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of stepped planting technology, and more particularly to a stepped planting hole structure. Background Technology

[0002] In modern agriculture and horticulture, planting hole structure, as a core component of planting systems, directly impacts the plant's growth environment and root development. Traditional planting hole designs typically employ simple circular or rectangular structures. While these designs meet basic planting needs, they have limitations in terms of root growth space and water retention capacity. Therefore, an increasing number of researchers are exploring innovative planting hole designs that can improve root growth efficiency and plant health.

[0003] In practical applications, traditional planting hole structures suffer from limitations in depth and width, compressing the root system's growth space. This is particularly true during root expansion, where root growth is easily hindered, thus impacting plant growth and development. Traditional planting hole designs often neglect the even distribution of water, leading to uneven water accumulation or loss in the soil, affecting the plant's ability to absorb water. These shortcomings make existing planting hole structures unable to provide ideal growing conditions in complex soil environments, especially for demanding plant species, where traditional designs prove inadequate.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a stepped planting hole structure to optimize the design of the planting hole, improve the growth environment of plant roots, enhance the healthy development and water management ability of the roots, and thus improve the overall growth effect and survival rate of plants. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and propose a stepped planting hole structure to solve problems such as insufficient root growth space and uneven water distribution in existing planting hole structures.

[0006] This application is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] This application proposes a stepped planting hole structure, which includes multiple planting sections, and the multiple planting sections are progressively layered to form a stepped shape;

[0008] Each planting section is provided with a planting trough, an opening trough, and a drainage hole. The planting trough is connected to the opening trough and the drainage hole respectively. The opening trough is arranged in a horizontal direction, and plants can be placed in the planting trough, and their roots can extend to the planting trough below through the opening trough. The drainage hole is arranged in a vertical direction, and water in the planting trough can flow to the planting trough below through the drainage hole.

[0009] In one embodiment of this application, each planting trough of the planting part is provided with a first bottom surface, and each opening slot of the planting part is provided with a second bottom surface. The second bottom surface is located below the first bottom surface so that the plant roots can extend downward from the upper planting trough through the opening slot and enter the lower planting trough.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, water can flow down to the planting trough in the lower layer through the opening groove and / or the drainage hole.

[0011] In one embodiment of this application, a support plate is provided on the side of the plurality of planting parts away from the planting trough. The support plate is close to the opening of the planting trough and can support plant leaves extending out of the opening of the planting trough.

[0012] In one embodiment of this application, the stepped planting hole structure further includes a drainage mechanism located at the bottom of all the planting sections, allowing water in the multiple planting troughs at the bottom to flow downwards to the drainage mechanism.

[0013] In one embodiment of this application, the stepped planting structure further includes a planting structure and an irrigation device. The planting structure is generally stepped, with multiple planting sections disposed on the planting structure. The irrigation device is disposed on the planting structure and is used to supply water to each layer of the planting trough.

[0014] In one embodiment of this application, the irrigation device includes:

[0015] The main pipe is used to connect to the external water supply system;

[0016] The branch pipe has one end connected to the main pipe and the other end located on the top planting section.

[0017] In one embodiment of this application, the planting structure has water guide holes on a plurality of planting portions on the top layer. The water guide holes are located above the first bottom surface, and the branch pipe extends into the water guide holes and supplies water to the planting trough through the water guide holes.

[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the planting structure has a mesh cover on a plurality of planting parts on the top layer. The mesh cover is located at the opening of the water guiding hole and has a plurality of mesh holes that are connected to the water guiding hole.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0020] Multiple planting sections are arranged in a stepped shape, each with a planting trough, an opening slot, and a drainage hole. The planting trough is connected to both the opening slot and the drainage hole. The opening slot is horizontal, and the planting trough is used to place the plant, allowing the plant's roots to extend downwards from the upper planting trough to the lower planting trough through the opening slot. The drainage hole is vertical, allowing water in the planting trough to flow down to the lower planting trough. This stepped layout provides plants with a multi-layered growth space, solving the problem of narrow root growth space in traditional planting hole designs. Roots can continue to extend downwards through the opening slot, avoiding the restriction of root expansion due to limited space. The drainage hole and opening slot ensure that water flows evenly from the upper planting trough to the lower planting trough, optimizing water distribution and avoiding water accumulation or uneven distribution caused by poor water flow in traditional planting hole designs. Through this design, plants can absorb water more evenly, improving water use efficiency and preventing uneven water distribution from affecting plant growth and development.

[0021] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the application. The objectives and other advantages of this application may be realized and obtained by means of the structures pointed out in the description, claims and drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the stepped planting hole structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of a stepped planting hole structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view of a stepped planting hole structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the PP section.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 10. Stepped planting hole structure; 100. Planting structure; 110. Planting section; 111. Planting trough; 112. Opening trough; 113. Drainage hole; 114. First bottom surface; 115. Second bottom surface; 116. Support plate; 120. Water guide hole; 200. Drainage mechanism; 300. Irrigation device; 310. Main pipe; 320. Branch pipe; 330. Net cover. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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, 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.

[0030] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the 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.

[0031] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0032] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 This application proposes a stepped planting hole structure 10, including multiple planting sections 110, which are progressively layered to form a stepped shape. Each planting section 110 is provided with a planting trough 111, an opening trough 112, and a drainage hole 113. The planting trough 111 is connected to the opening trough 112 and the drainage hole 113 respectively. The opening trough 112 is arranged in a horizontal direction, and plants can be placed in the planting trough 111, and their roots can extend to the lower planting trough 111 through the opening trough 112. The drainage hole 113 is arranged in a vertical direction, and water in the planting trough 111 can flow to the lower planting trough 111 through the drainage hole 113.

[0036] Specifically, the stepped planting hole structure 10 is formed by multiple planting sections 110 progressively advancing to form a stepped shape. Each planting section 110 has a planting trough 111, an opening groove 112, and a drainage hole 113. The planting trough 111 is used to place plants. The opening groove 112 is set in the horizontal direction, allowing the plant roots to extend from the upper planting trough 111 down to the lower planting trough 111 through the opening groove 112. The drainage hole 113 is set in the vertical direction, allowing water in the planting trough 111 to flow down to the lower planting trough 111 through the drainage hole 113.

[0037] It should be noted that traditional planting hole structures are usually based on simple circular or rectangular troughs. While these designs can meet basic needs, they have significant shortcomings in terms of root growth space and water management. By introducing a stepped design, the shape and structure of the planting hole are optimized, allowing plant roots to grow at different levels and achieving effective root expansion, overcoming the limitations of traditional techniques in terms of growth space and water distribution. In this application, the stepped layout provides plants with a multi-layered growth space, solving the problem of narrow root growth space in traditional planting hole designs. Roots can continue to extend downwards in different levels of planting troughs 111, avoiding the situation where limited space hinders root expansion. In addition, the drainage holes 113 ensure that water can flow evenly from the upper planting trough 111 to the lower planting trough 111, optimizing water distribution and avoiding water accumulation or uneven loss. Through this design, plants can absorb water more evenly, improving water use efficiency and avoiding the impact of uneven water distribution on plant growth and development.

[0038] Overall, this stepped planting pit structure 10 can effectively improve the growth and survival rate of plants, especially for plant varieties with high requirements for root growth, providing ideal growing conditions, thereby improving the efficiency of agricultural planting and the health of plants.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, each planting section 110 has a first bottom surface 114 at the planting groove 111 position and a second bottom surface 115 at the opening groove 112 position. The second bottom surface 115 is located below the first bottom surface 114 so that the plant roots can extend downward from the upper planting groove 111 through the opening groove 112 and enter the lower planting groove 111.

[0040] Specifically, each planting section 110 has a first bottom surface 114 at the planting trough 111 position and a second bottom surface 115 at the opening slot 112 position, with the second bottom surface 115 located below the first bottom surface 114. This design allows the plant's roots to extend downwards through the opening slot 112 of the upper planting trough 111 and into the lower planting trough 111. In other words, when a plant is planted in the upper planting trough 111, its roots will naturally extend through the opening slot 112 to the lower planting trough 111, providing more growth space for the roots and preventing their healthy growth from being restricted by cramped space.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, water can flow down to the planting trough 111 through the opening trough 112 and / or the drainage hole 113.

[0042] Specifically, when water accumulates in the upper planting trough 111, the water can flow vertically to the lower planting trough 111 through the drainage holes 113, and horizontally to the adjacent lower planting trough 111 through the opening grooves 112. By designing water flow channels in the opening grooves 112 and drainage holes 113, it is possible to effectively ensure that each planting trough 111 receives sufficient water supply, avoiding the water accumulation or uneven distribution caused by poor water flow in traditional planting hole designs. Secondly, the rational flow of water helps optimize the root growth environment, enabling plants to absorb water more efficiently and promoting their healthy growth. Finally, this solution enhances the water management capacity of the planting hole structure, improves the adaptability of plants under different environmental conditions, and enhances plant growth and survival rates, especially in planting environments with high water management requirements.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 4In one embodiment, a plurality of planting sections 110 are provided with a support plate 116 on the side opposite to the planting trough 111. The support plate 116 is close to the opening of the planting trough 111 and can support plant leaves that extend out of the opening of the planting trough 111.

[0044] Specifically, multiple planting sections 110 have support plates 116 on the side opposite to the planting trough 111, and the support plates 116 are close to the opening of the planting trough 111. This design ensures that the plant leaves are supported during growth, especially when the plant leaves gradually extend beyond the opening of the planting trough 111. The support plates 116 can provide stable support, preventing the leaves from tilting or being damaged due to gravity or wind. The position of the support plates 116 near the opening of the planting trough 111 effectively supports the plant leaves extending beyond the opening, preventing the leaves from drooping or interfering with the growth space of other plants.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the stepped planting hole structure 10 further includes a drainage mechanism 200, which is located at the bottom of all planting sections 110, and water in the multiple planting troughs 111 at the bottom can flow downward to the drainage mechanism 200.

[0046] Specifically, each planting section 110 is designed with drainage holes at its bottom to ensure the flow of water between different layers and its eventual discharge. The drainage mechanism 200 is designed as a water collection trough or drainage pipe system, which can effectively collect excess water from the bottom layer and guide it to the appropriate discharge location.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 2 In one embodiment, the stepped planting structure 10 further includes a planting structure 100 and an irrigation device 300. The planting structure 100 is generally stepped in shape, with multiple planting sections 110 disposed on the planting structure 100. The irrigation device 300 is disposed on the planting structure 100 and is used to supply water to each layer of planting troughs 111.

[0048] Specifically, the planting structure 100 is stepped, and multiple planting sections 110 are arranged on this stepped structure. The planting troughs 111 of these planting sections 110 are connected to an external water supply system via an irrigation device 300, which supplies water to the planting troughs 111 of each layer. The irrigation device 300 generally consists of a main water supply pipe and branch pipes. The main water supply pipe is connected to an external water source, and the branch pipes supply water to the planting troughs 111 of each layer through multiple branches.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 2In one embodiment, the irrigation device 300 includes a main pipe 310 and branch pipes 320. The main pipe 310 is used to connect to an external water supply device. One end of the branch pipe 320 is connected to the main pipe 310, and the other end is located on the top planting section 110. The planting structure 100 has water guide holes 120 on a plurality of planting sections 110 on the top layer. The water guide holes 120 are located above the first bottom surface 114. The branch pipes 320 extend into the water guide holes 120 and supply water to the planting trough 111 through the water guide holes 120.

[0050] Specifically, the irrigation device 300 includes a main pipe 310 and branch pipes 320. The main pipe 310 is used to connect to an external water supply device, and one end of the branch pipe 320 is connected to the main pipe 310, while the other end is located on the top planting section 110. The branch pipes 320 introduce water into the planting troughs 111 of each planting section 110 at the top through water guide holes 120. In implementation, the top planting section 110 of the planting structure 100 is provided with water guide holes 120, which are located above the first bottom surface 114 of the planting troughs 111, ensuring that the branch pipes 320 can smoothly deliver water to the planting troughs 111 of each layer through the water guide holes 120.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the planting structure 100 has a mesh cover 330 on a plurality of planting parts 110 on the top layer. The mesh cover 330 is located at the opening of the water guide hole 120. The mesh cover 330 has a plurality of mesh holes (not marked in the figure) and the mesh holes are connected to the water guide hole 120.

[0052] Specifically, the function of the net cover 330 is to cover the water guide hole 120 to prevent foreign objects, soil or plant debris from entering the water guide hole 120, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the irrigation system.

[0053] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make 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 spirit or 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. A stepped planting hole structure, characterized in that, It includes multiple planting sections, which are progressively arranged in a stepped shape; Each planting section is provided with a planting trough, an opening trough, and a drainage hole. The planting trough is connected to the opening trough and the drainage hole respectively. The opening trough is arranged in a horizontal direction, and plants can be placed in the planting trough, and their roots can extend to the planting trough below through the opening trough. The drainage hole is arranged in a vertical direction, and water in the planting trough can flow to the planting trough below through the drainage hole.

2. The stepped planting hole structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the planting sections has a first bottom surface at the planting trough position and a second bottom surface at the opening slot position of each planting section. The second bottom surface is located below the first bottom surface so that the plant roots can extend downward from the upper planting trough through the opening slot and enter the lower planting trough.

3. The stepped planting hole structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Water can flow down to the planting trough in the lower layer through the opening groove and / or the drainage hole.

4. The stepped pocket structure of claim 1, wherein, Each of the planting sections has a support plate on the side opposite to the planting trough. The support plate is close to the opening of the planting trough and can support plant leaves that extend out of the opening of the planting trough.

5. The stepped pocket structure of claim 1, wherein, The stepped planting pit structure also includes a drainage mechanism located at the bottom of all the planting sections, allowing water in the multiple planting troughs at the bottom to flow downwards to the drainage mechanism.

6. The stepped planting hole structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The stepped planting structure also includes a planting structure and an irrigation device. The planting structure is roughly stepped in shape, with multiple planting sections disposed on the planting structure. The irrigation device is disposed on the planting structure and is used to supply water to each layer of the planting trough.

7. The stepped planting hole structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The irrigation device includes: The main pipe is used to connect to the external water supply system; The branch pipe has one end connected to the main pipe and the other end located on the top planting section.

8. The stepped planting hole structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The planting structure has water guide holes on multiple planting sections at the top layer. The water guide holes are located above the first bottom surface. The branch pipe extends into the water guide holes and supplies water to the planting trough through the water guide holes.

9. The stepped planting hole structure as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The planting structure has mesh covers on multiple planting sections at the top layer. The mesh covers are located at the openings of the water guide holes and have multiple mesh holes that are connected to the water guide holes.