Seedling raising frame for tea planting

By using a rotating structure and a motor-driven sprocket system, the problem of uneven lighting in tea seedling cultivation racks has been solved, achieving uniform lighting for seedlings and improving seedling quality and survival rate.

CN224178770UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01JIANGXI HEYUANCHUN TEA CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGXI HEYUANCHUN TEA CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Traditional tea cultivation using seedling racks results in uneven lighting, affecting the uniformity of seedling growth and survival rate.

Method used

The system employs a rotating structure and a motor-driven sprocket system to change the position of the shelves, ensuring that seedlings on different shelves receive natural sunlight evenly.

Benefits of technology

This ensured uniform light exposure for seedlings, improving their overall quality and survival rate.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a seedling raising frame for tea planting, which relates to the technical field of tea planting and comprises a frame body, a plurality of laminates are arranged on the frame body, a water pipe is fixedly connected onto the frame body, a plurality of nozzles are arranged on the water pipe, a rotating structure is arranged on the frame body, the rotating structure mainly comprises four chain wheels, and the four chain wheels are arranged on the frame body. The four chain wheels are rotationally connected to the inner walls of the two sides of the frame body through bearings correspondingly, every two chain wheels located at the same height are fixedly connected through a round rod, every two chain wheels located on the same side are jointly connected with a chain in an engaged mode, and a plurality of connecting shafts are fixedly connected to the chains. The utility model solves the problem that the overall quality and the survival rate of seedlings are affected due to the fact that the placing position of each layer of seedlings is relatively fixed, the seedlings on the upper layer close to a light source can obtain sufficient illumination under natural illumination, the illumination quantity of the seedlings below is obviously insufficient, and the illumination is not uniform.
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A seedling rack for tea cultivation Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea planting technology, and in particular to a seedling rack for tea planting. Background Technology

[0002] Tea, commonly known as tea, generally includes the leaves and buds of the tea plant. Tea contains catechins, cholesterol, caffeine, inositol, folic acid, and pantothenic acid, which are beneficial to health. Before planting tea plants, seedlings need to be cultivated. Once the seedlings have grown to a certain stage, they are transplanted. In the modern tea planting industry, the quality of tea seedling cultivation directly affects the yield and quality of subsequent tea. Sunlight is a key environmental factor for seedling growth and development, and its uniformity plays a decisive role in the growth status of the seedlings.

[0003] Currently, in order to reduce the land area and seedling cost, multi-layer seedling racks are usually used for seedling cultivation. However, traditional tea seedling racks mostly use fixed-layer structures, with the placement of seedlings on each layer being relatively fixed. As a result, under natural light, the upper seedlings closer to the light source receive sufficient light, while the seedlings at the bottom receive significantly insufficient light, resulting in uneven light distribution. Uneven light distribution can cause inconsistent growth and development among seedlings of the same batch. Some seedlings may suffer from leaf scorch and etiolation due to excessive light, while seedlings with insufficient light may have low photosynthetic efficiency, weak stems, and yellowing leaves, seriously affecting the overall quality and survival rate of the seedlings. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a seedling rack for tea cultivation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a seedling rack for tea cultivation, comprising a frame body, on which several shelves are provided, a water pipe is fixedly connected to the frame body, and several nozzles are provided on the water pipes. A rotating structure is provided on the frame body, the rotating structure mainly consisting of four sprockets. The four sprockets are rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the frame body through bearings. Two sprockets at the same height are fixedly connected by a round rod. Two sprockets on the same side are connected to a chain that meshes with each other. Several connecting shafts are fixedly connected to the chain. Connecting blocks are rotatably connected to the connecting shafts through bearings. The connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the shelves. A motor is fixedly connected to the frame body, and one of the sprockets is driven to rotate by the motor.

[0006] The aforementioned components achieve the following effects: Seedling trays are placed on the shelves, water pipes are connected to an external water source, and a liquid pump drives water into the pipes. Water is then applied through nozzles. The motor output is connected to a sprocket via a reducer and coupling. The motor model is 28BYJ-48. First, the power is turned on to power the motor control system. Then, starting the motor drives two sprockets to rotate. Under the action of the chain, four sprockets rotate synchronously, which in turn drives several connecting shafts to move with the chain, further changing the position of the shelves. This ensures that seedlings on different shelves receive even natural light, thus avoiding the situation where, due to the relatively fixed placement of seedlings on each layer, the upper seedlings closer to the light source receive sufficient light, while the seedlings at the bottom receive significantly insufficient light, resulting in uneven lighting and affecting the overall quality and survival rate of the seedlings.

[0007] Preferably, the shelf has a groove in which two L-shaped plates are slidably connected.

[0008] The effect achieved by the above components is that the size of the shelf can be changed by sliding the two L-shaped plates, so as to accommodate seedling pots of different sizes, and the two L-shaped plates can clamp and limit the two sides of the seedling pot.

[0009] Preferably, a bidirectional screw is threaded into both L-shaped plates, and the two threads on the bidirectional screw have opposite directions.

[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is that rotating the bidirectional screw can drive the two L-shaped plates to slide synchronously in opposite directions.

[0011] Preferably, a first bevel gear is fixedly connected to the bidirectional screw, a second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear, and a knob is rotatably connected to the layer plate, the knob being fixedly connected to the second bevel gear.

[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is that the operator can rotate the knob to drive the second bevel gear to rotate, which in turn drives the first bevel gear to drive the bidirectional screw to rotate, making the adjustment operation more convenient.

[0013] Preferably, the frame is provided with a recycling structure, which mainly consists of a recycling bin, and the recycling bin is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is that excess water during the watering process will fall into the recycling bin for collection, thus saving water resources.

[0015] Preferably, a filter plate is fixedly connected to the recycling bin, and the filter plate has a plurality of filter holes.

[0016] The effect achieved by the above components is that the filter holes on the filter plate have a large diameter, which can isolate larger waste and prevent waste from entering the recycling bin.

[0017] Preferably, an inclined plate is fixedly connected to the recycling bin, and a sedimentation tank is provided in the recycling bin.

[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is that some fine mud and sand enter the recycling bin, and the inclined plate guides them into the sedimentation tank for sedimentation, which facilitates the sedimentation operation.

[0019] Preferably, a water pump is fixedly connected to the frame, a delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the water pump, the delivery pipe is fixedly connected to a water pipe, the input end of the water pump is fixedly connected to a recycling tank, and a filter screen is fixedly connected to the input end of the water pump.

[0020] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: when the water pump is started, the water pump can pump the water collected in the recycling tank to the water pipe through the delivery pipe for re-irrigation; the filter screen has a small pore size, which can filter out mud and sand and prevent mud and sand from entering the water pump and causing damage.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows: In this utility model, by setting a rotating structure, the seedling pot is placed on the shelf, the water pipe is connected to the external water source, and the water source is driven into the water pipe by a liquid pump, and then water is applied through the nozzle. The output end of the motor is connected to the sprocket through a reducer and a coupling. The motor model is 28BYJ-48. First, the power is turned on to power the motor control system, and then the motor is started to drive the two sprockets to rotate. Under the action of the chain, the four sprockets rotate synchronously, which in turn drives several connecting shafts to move with the chain, further changing the position of the shelf. This allows the seedlings on different shelves to receive natural light evenly, thus avoiding the situation where the placement position of each layer of seedlings is relatively fixed. Under natural light, the upper seedlings closer to the light source receive sufficient light, while the seedlings at the bottom receive significantly insufficient light, resulting in uneven light exposure, which affects the overall quality and survival rate of the seedlings. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a seedling rack for tea planting proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a seedling rack for tea planting proposed in this utility model from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 3 is a partial schematic diagram of the rotating structure of a seedling rack for tea planting proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 is a partial schematic diagram of the recycling structure of a seedling rack for tea planting proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 is a flowchart of a seedling rack for tea cultivation proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Legend: 1. Frame; 2. Shelf; 3. Water pipe; 4. Nozzle; 5. Rotating structure; 51. Sprocket; 52. Chain; 53. Connecting shaft; 54. Connecting block; 55. Motor; 56. Slide groove; 57. L-shaped plate; 58. Double-acting screw; 59. First bevel gear; 510. Second bevel gear; 511. Knob; 6. Recycling structure; 61. Recycling box; 62. Filter plate; 63. Inclined plate; 64. Sedimentation tank; 65. Water pump; 66. Conveying pipe; 67. Filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Example 1, as shown in Figure 1, is a seedling rack for tea cultivation, including a frame 1, several layers 2 on the frame 1, a water pipe 3 fixedly connected to the frame 1, and several nozzles 4 on the water pipe 3.

[0029] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, a rotating structure 5 is provided on the frame 1. The rotating structure 5 mainly consists of four sprockets 51. The four sprockets 51 are rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the frame 1 via bearings. Two sprockets 51 at the same height are fixedly connected by a round rod. A chain 52 is meshed with two sprockets 51 on the same side. Several connecting shafts 53 are fixedly connected to the chain 52. Connecting blocks 54 are rotatably connected to the connecting shafts 53 via bearings. The connecting blocks 54 are fixedly connected to the shelf 2. A motor 55 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. One sprocket 51 is driven to rotate by the motor 55. Place the seedling trays on shelf 2, connect water pipe 3 to an external water source, and drive water into water pipe 3 via a liquid pump. Water is then applied through nozzle 4. The output of motor 55 is connected to sprocket 51 via a reducer and coupling. Motor 55 is model 28BYJ-48. First, connect the power supply to power the motor 55 control system. Then, start motor 55 to drive two sprockets 51 to rotate. Under the action of chain 52, all four sprockets 51 rotate synchronously, thereby driving several connecting shafts 53 to move with chain 52, further changing the position of shelf 2, so that seedlings on different shelves 2 can be watered. The seedlings are evenly exposed to natural light, thus avoiding the uneven lighting situation where the seedlings on the upper layer, closer to the light source, receive sufficient light while the seedlings on the lower layer receive insufficient light, which affects the overall quality and survival rate of the seedlings. The layer 2 has a sliding groove 56, through which two L-shaped plates 57 are slidably connected. The size of the layer 2 can be changed by sliding the two L-shaped plates 57, thus accommodating seedling pots of different sizes. Furthermore, the two L-shaped plates 57 can clamp and limit the seedling pots on both sides. A bidirectional screw 58 is threaded into the common thread of the template 57. The two threads on the bidirectional screw 58 are in opposite directions. Rotating the bidirectional screw 58 can drive the two L-shaped plates 57 to slide synchronously in opposite directions. A first bevel gear 59 is fixedly connected to the bidirectional screw 58. A second bevel gear 510 is meshed with the first bevel gear 59. A knob 511 is rotatably connected to the shelf 2. The knob 511 is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear 510. The operator can rotate the knob 511 to drive the second bevel gear 510 to rotate, which in turn causes the first bevel gear 59 to drive the bidirectional screw 58 to rotate, making the adjustment operation more convenient.

[0030] Referring to Figures 2 and 4, a recycling structure 6 is installed on the frame 1. The recycling structure 6 mainly consists of a recycling bin 61, which is fixedly connected to the frame 1. During watering, excess water will fall into the recycling bin 61 for collection, saving water. A filter plate 62 is fixedly connected to the recycling bin 61. The filter plate 62 has several filter holes with a relatively large aperture, which can isolate larger waste and prevent it from entering the recycling bin 61. An inclined plate 63 is fixedly connected to the recycling bin 61. A sedimentation tank 64 is provided in the recycling bin 61, allowing some fine silt and sand to enter the recycling bin 61. The water is guided into the sedimentation tank 64 for sedimentation, facilitating the sedimentation process. A water pump 65 is fixedly connected to the frame 1, and a delivery pipe 66 is fixedly connected to the output end of the water pump 65. The delivery pipe 66 is fixedly connected to the water pipe 3. The input end of the water pump 65 is fixedly connected to the recycling tank 61, and a filter screen 67 is fixedly connected to the input end of the water pump 65. When the water pump 65 is started, it can pump the water collected in the recycling tank 61 to the water pipe 3 through the delivery pipe 66 for re-irrigation. The filter screen 67 has a small pore size, which can filter the sediment and prevent it from entering the water pump 65 and causing damage.

[0031] Working principle: Seedling trays are placed on shelf 2, water pipe 3 is connected to an external water source, and water is pumped into water pipe 3 and then watered through nozzle 4. The output of motor 55 is connected to sprocket 51 via a reducer and coupling. Motor 55 is model 28BYJ-48. First, the power is turned on to power the motor 55 control system. Then, starting motor 55 drives two sprockets 51 to rotate. Under the action of chain 52, four sprockets 51 rotate synchronously, which in turn drives several connecting shafts 53 to move with chain 52, further changing the position of shelf 2. This allows the seedlings on different shelves 2 to receive natural light evenly, thus avoiding the uneven lighting phenomenon caused by the relatively fixed placement of seedlings on each layer. Seedlings on the upper layer closer to the light source receive sufficient light, while seedlings on the lower layer receive insufficient light, which affects the overall quality and survival rate of the seedlings. The size of shelf 2 can be changed by sliding two L-shaped plates 57. For seedling pots of different sizes, two L-shaped plates 57 can clamp and limit the two sides of the seedling pot. Rotating the bidirectional screw 58 can drive the two L-shaped plates 57 to slide synchronously in opposite directions. The operator can rotate the knob 511 to drive the second bevel gear 510 to rotate, which in turn drives the first bevel gear 59 to drive the bidirectional screw 58 to rotate, making the adjustment operation more convenient. During the watering process, excess water will fall into the recycling bin 61 for collection, which can save water. The filter holes on the filter plate 62 have a large diameter, which can isolate larger garbage and prevent garbage from entering the recycling bin 61. Some fine mud and sand enter the recycling bin 61, and the inclined plate 63 will guide them to enter the sedimentation tank 64 for sedimentation, which facilitates the sedimentation operation. Start the water pump 65, and the water pump 65 can pump the water collected in the recycling bin 61 to the water pipe 3 through the delivery pipe 66 for re-watering. The filter screen 67 has a small diameter filter hole, which can filter mud and sand and prevent mud and sand from entering the water pump 65 and causing damage.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may use the disclosed technical content to make changes or modifications to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model, without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, still fall within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood through specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A seedling frame for tea cultivation, comprising a frame body (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with several shelves (2), and a water pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the frame (1). Several nozzles (4) are provided on the water pipe (3). A rotating structure (5) is provided on the frame (1). The rotating structure (5) is mainly composed of four sprockets (51). The four sprockets (51) are rotatably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the frame (1) through bearings. Two sprockets (51) at the same height are fixedly connected by a round rod. Two sprockets (51) on the same side are connected to a chain (52) through meshing. Several connecting shafts (53) are fixedly connected to the chain (52). Connecting blocks (54) are rotatably connected to the connecting shafts (53) through bearings. The connecting blocks (54) are fixedly connected to the shelves (2). A motor (55) is fixedly connected to the frame (1). One sprocket (51) is driven to rotate by the motor (55).

2. The seedling rack for tea cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shelf (2) is provided with a groove (56), and two L-shaped plates (57) are slidably connected in the groove (56).

3. The seedling rack for tea cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two L-shaped plates (57) are threaded together with a bidirectional screw (58), and the two threads on the bidirectional screw (58) are in opposite directions.

4. The seedling rack for tea cultivation according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first bevel gear (59) is fixedly connected to the bidirectional screw (58), and a second bevel gear (510) is meshed with the first bevel gear (59). A knob (511) is rotatably connected to the shelf (2), and the knob (511) is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear (510).

5. The seedling rack for tea cultivation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a recycling structure (6), which is mainly composed of a recycling box (61) and the recycling box (61) is fixedly connected to the frame (1).

6. The seedling rack for tea cultivation according to claim 5, characterized in that: A filter plate (62) is fixedly connected to the recycling bin (61), and the filter plate (62) has a number of filter holes.

7. The seedling rack for tea cultivation according to claim 6, characterized in that: An inclined plate (63) is fixedly connected to the recycling bin (61), and a sedimentation tank (64) is provided in the recycling bin (61).

8. The seedling rack for tea cultivation according to claim 7, characterized in that: A water pump (65) is fixedly connected to the frame (1). A delivery pipe (66) is fixedly connected to the output end of the water pump (65). The delivery pipe (66) is fixedly connected to the water pipe (3). The input end of the water pump (65) is fixedly connected to the recycling box (61). A filter screen (67) is fixedly connected to the input end of the water pump (65).