Transparent planting box convenient for observing root system

Abstract

The transparent planting box comprises a box body and supporting rods, the supporting rods are fixedly installed in the box body, a plurality of sets of supporting rods are arranged, a bottom groove is connected to the bottom face of the box body in a sleeved mode, and handle bolts are connected to the surfaces of the two sides of the bottom groove in a penetrating and threaded mode. The root system display box has the advantages that the transparent box body and the transparent supporting rod are adopted, the whole box body is flat, root systems can be fully displayed, a user can conveniently observe the condition of the root systems close to the edge of the box body in the growth process, meanwhile, the user can take down the bottom groove by rotating the handle bolt, and the operation is convenient. After the device and the plants in the box body are soaked in water together and the planting soil is washed away, the whole root system can be completely presented, the transparent supporting rod located in the box body plays a role in supporting and fixing the root system and supporting the root system, the root system is prevented from being folded when no planting soil exists, the growth condition of the root system is further conveniently observed, and the observation efficiency is improved. And the use effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural cultivation technology, specifically to a transparent planting box that facilitates observation of the root system. Background Technology

[0002] The root system is one of the most important organs of a plant, playing a vital role in its growth and development. It absorbs and transports water and mineral salts, supplying the plant with the nutrients necessary for growth; it also provides anchorage and support, allowing the plant to grow further. The root system is also the site of synthesis for some primary and secondary metabolites, such as amino acids and plant hormones, which are indispensable throughout the plant's life cycle. Therefore, research on plant roots is essential.

[0003] After searching, it was found that application number CN201920466997.8, entitled "A Small Root Observation Box for Convenient Proportional Division of Soil Blocks," proposed a solution. However, due to the fact that most plant roots grow underground, studying the in-situ growth status and complete morphology of roots is a technical challenge, especially when sampling soil for root interactions, as it is difficult to sample them at a certain proportion. Currently, there is no suitable research device that can simultaneously achieve root observation and proportional soil sampling. The two sides of the box are made of transparent material, which facilitates the observation and recording of plant root growth and development. The lower part of the side baffle has a drainage outlet to facilitate the drainage of excess water. The cutting mechanism uses a combination of a cutting blade and a movable buckle to achieve arbitrary proportion division of soil blocks, which can meet the needs of research on plant root behavior. This invention is applicable to the observation and research of the growth and development of small plant root systems. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use, and is inexpensive, and can well meet the relevant experimental needs. Although this application solves the problem of observing part of the root system during the growth process, when the whole root system needs to be observed, this application still requires the complete removal of the root system and cleaning of the planting soil for observation. At this time, the root system has lost the support of the planting soil and will naturally shrink, making it difficult to scientifically observe the natural state of the root system. It lacks comprehensiveness and scientificity and can be further improved. At the same time, some plant roots are small in size, making direct observation more troublesome, which can also be further improved.

[0004] There are currently no effective solutions to the problems in the relevant technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a transparent planting box that facilitates root observation, thereby improving the observation effect and solving the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the aforementioned advantages of improved observation results, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0009] A transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system includes a box body and support rods. The support rods are fixedly installed inside the box body, and multiple sets of support rods are arranged. The bottom surface of the box body is fitted with a bottom groove, and the two sides of the bottom groove are threaded with handle bolts. Both the box body and the support rods are made of transparent structure.

[0010] Furthermore, support frames are fixedly installed at both ends of the bottom surface of the groove, and support legs are fixedly connected to both ends of the bottom surface of the support frames.

[0011] Furthermore, a connecting rod is fixedly installed on one end of the top surface of the box, and a connecting ring is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rod. A connecting rope is tied to the surface of the connecting ring, and a magnifying glass is fixedly tied to the other end of the connecting rope.

[0012] Furthermore, the length of the connecting rope is greater than the length of the box.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the trough is provided with water-permeable holes.

[0014] Furthermore, both ends of the support rod are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the box body.

[0015] Furthermore, the support frame is arranged perpendicular to the bottom groove, and the length of the support frame is not less than 5 times the thickness of the box.

[0016] Furthermore, the permeable holes are arranged in multiple sets, and the permeable holes are distributed at equal intervals.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a transparent planting box that facilitates observation of the root system, and has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] (1) This utility model adopts a transparent box and a transparent support rod. The box is flat and can fully display the root system, making it convenient for users to observe the root system near the edge of the box during the growth process. At the same time, users can remove the bottom groove by turning the handle bolt and soak the device together with the plant inside the box in water. After rinsing off the planting soil, the root system can be fully exposed. The transparent support rod inside the box plays the role of supporting and fixing the root system, supporting the root system and preventing the root system from shrinking when there is no planting soil. This further facilitates the observation of root growth, improves observation efficiency, and improves the use effect.

[0020] (2) This utility model adopts a magnifying glass. The magnifying glass is connected to the connecting ring through the connecting rope. Users can magnify the root system through the magnifying glass to make it easier to observe the root system. At the same time, when the magnifying glass is not in use, users can wrap the connecting rope around the surface of the connecting rod to store the connecting rope, making it easy to place and use, and making it more user-friendly. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the transparent planting box that facilitates observation of the root system proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of the transparent planting box proposed in this utility model that facilitates observation of the root system;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the transparent planting box that facilitates observation of the root system proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of node A of the transparent planting box proposed in this utility model, which facilitates observation of the root system.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Box body; 2. Bottom groove; 3. Handle bolt; 4. Support frame; 5. Support leg; 6. Water hole; 7. Support rod; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Connecting ring; 10. Connecting rope; 11. Magnifying glass. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings, which are part of the disclosure of the present invention. These drawings are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementation methods and the advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are usually used to represent similar components.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a transparent planting box is provided for easy observation of the root system.

[0030] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Please refer to them. Figure 1 and Figure 2A transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system, according to an embodiment of the present invention, includes a box body 1 and a support rod 7. The box body 1 is made of 5mm thick PMMA acrylic material, with a light transmittance of 92%, a Rockwell hardness of M89, and an impact strength ≥16kJ / m. 2 The box 1 is internally fixed with support rods 7. These support rods 7 are made of 0.8mm diameter transparent PET plastic filaments, integrally molded with the box body 1 using injection molding. They are evenly and densely distributed in a 6×8 array, totaling 48 groups, arranged in a three-dimensional staggered grid pattern. The bottom surface of the box body 1 is fitted with a bottom groove 2, made of ABS engineering plastic. The opening size of the groove 2 is 10mm larger than the bottom opening of the box body 1, forming a 15° chamfered guide structure for easy and quick docking of the box body 1 and the groove 2. Both sides of the groove 2 are threaded with handle bolts 3, made of M6×30 stainless steel. Two sets of handle bolts are symmetrically arranged along the groove 2. The bolt heads are designed with anti-slip textures, and one end is secured to the outer wall of the box body 1 via a rubber gasket. The maximum tightening force can reach 80N, which is a common fixing structure. The box 1 is designed as a flat cuboid, measuring 300mm × 200mm × 50mm, which fully displays the root system. Testing shows that the visible root area at the edges accounts for 85%, facilitating observation of the root system near the edges of the box 1 during growth. Users can remove the bottom groove 2 by turning the handle bolt 3, immersing the device and the plant inside the box 1 in water. After rinsing off the planting soil, the entire root system is fully exposed. The transparent support rod 7 inside the box 1 provides support and fixation for the root system. Mechanical testing shows that a single support rod can withstand a tensile force of 0.5N, effectively supporting the root system and preventing it from shrinking when there is no planting soil. This further facilitates observation of root growth, significantly improving observation efficiency compared to traditional methods and enhancing the overall effectiveness.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 Support frames 4 are fixedly installed at both ends of the bottom surface of the base trough 2. The support frames 4 are made of hard plastic with a cross-sectional dimension of 30mm×30mm×3mm. Support legs 5 are fixedly connected to both ends of the bottom surface of the support frames 4. The support legs 5 are made of TPU elastic material, 40mm in length, 25mm in bottom diameter, and are mushroom-shaped with a non-slip texture on the surface. There are two sets of support frames 4 and four sets of support legs 5. After stability testing, they can still maintain balance on a plane inclined at 30°, which facilitates stable placement.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2A connecting rod 8 is ultrasonically welded to one end of the top surface of the box 1. The connecting rod 8 is an 8mm diameter acrylic round rod with a length of 50mm. The other end of the connecting rod 8 is fixedly connected to a connecting ring 9 with an embedded metal nut. The connecting ring 9 has an inner diameter of 12mm and is made of 304 stainless steel. A connecting rope 10 is tied to the surface of the connecting ring 9. The connecting rope 10 is made of high-strength nylon, has a diameter of 2mm, and a breaking strength ≥200N. A magnifying glass 11 is fixedly tied to the other end of the rope. The magnification of the magnifying glass 11 is adjustable from 5x to 10x, and the lens is made of optical glass with a light transmittance ≥95%. The magnifying glass 11 is connected to the connecting ring 9 via the connecting rope 10. Users can magnify the root system through the magnifying glass 11. Tests have shown that root details as small as 0.1mm can be clearly observed, further facilitating root observation. Meanwhile, when the magnifying glass 11 is not in use, the user can wrap the connecting rope 10 around the spiral groove on the surface of the connecting rod 8. The groove is 3mm deep and the pitch is 10mm, which allows for quick storage, easy placement and use, and makes the user more user-friendly.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The connecting rope 10 is 400mm long, which is longer than the box body 1, allowing the magnifying glass 11 to cover the entire area of ​​the box body 1. According to the test, the magnifying glass 11 can move up to 98% of the surface area of ​​the box body, improving the comprehensiveness of observation.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 The bottom surface of the bottom trench 2 is provided with water permeable holes 6. The water permeable holes 6 are 5mm in diameter and are processed by laser drilling. There are 20 groups of holes arranged in a honeycomb pattern with equal spacing. The hole spacing is 15mm. According to the flow test, the drainage speed can reach 500ml / min, which facilitates the drainage of excess water and avoids water accumulation that may cause root damage.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 The two ends of the support rod 7 are directly embedded into the inner walls on both sides during the injection molding of the box body 1, with an embedding depth of 5mm, forming a solid integrated structure. After tensile testing, the tensile strength of the connection is ≥12MPa.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The support frame 4 is fixed to the bottom groove 2 by right-angle welding, with a verticality error of ≤0.5°. The length of the support frame 4 is 300mm, which is not less than 5 times the thickness of the box body 1. The support legs 5 are located at both ends of the support frame 4. By expanding the size of the bottom support structure, the center of gravity of the planting box is lowered by 40%. Tests have shown that the anti-overturning moment is significantly improved, effectively enhancing the stability of the placement.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1The honeycomb-like distribution of the permeable holes 6 makes the drainage path evenly dispersed. According to simulation tests, when 500ml of water is injected, it can be completely drained within 20 seconds. Compared with conventional drainage hole design, the water permeability is significantly improved, avoiding water accumulation and root damage.

[0038] Working principle:

[0039] Planting and daily observation: Fill the inside of box 1 with planting soil. After planting, the user can directly observe the root growth status near the edge of box 1 by utilizing the flat structure and high light transmittance acrylic material of box 1. The transparent support rod 7 does not affect the light transmission and can provide auxiliary support for the root system.

[0040] In-depth observation operation: When a full observation of the root system is required, turn the handle bolt 3 to release the bottom groove 2, immerse the entire planting box in water, and rinse off the planting soil. At this time, the grid structure composed of 48 sets of transparent support rods 7 can effectively support the root system, preventing it from closing up and tangling due to water flow impact or its own weight, so that the root system is fully exposed, making it easy to observe details such as morphology and growth nodes.

[0041] Auxiliary observation function: The magnifying glass 11 is suspended above the housing 1 via the connecting rope 10, allowing for flexible adjustment of the observation position and magnification, enabling high-definition viewing of local details of the root system. When not in use, the connecting rope 10 can be wound and stored in the spiral groove of the connecting rod 8, keeping the device tidy and facilitating storage and reuse.

[0042] Drainage and stability design: The honeycomb-shaped permeable holes 6 on the bottom surface of the bottom groove 2 ensure that excess water is drained quickly, avoiding water accumulation that could lead to root rot; the bottom structure composed of the support frame 4 and TPU legs 5 expands the support area and lowers the center of gravity, allowing the planting box to be placed stably in different environments, ensuring the safety and convenience of the observation process.

[0043] This invention, through its transparent structural design, three-dimensional support system, and multifunctional auxiliary components, significantly improves root visibility and observation efficiency compared to traditional planting containers, making it suitable for various scenarios such as home gardening teaching and plant scientific research observation.

[0044] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is 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 should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system, characterized in that, It includes a box body (1) and a support rod (7). The support rod (7) is fixedly installed inside the box body (1), and multiple sets of support rods (7) are arranged. The bottom surface of the box body (1) is fitted with a bottom groove (2). The two sides of the bottom groove (2) are threadedly connected with handle bolts (3). Both the box body (1) and the support rod (7) adopt a transparent structure.

2. The transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the groove (2) is fixedly installed with support frames (4) at both ends, and the bottom of the support frames (4) is fixedly connected with legs (5).

3. The transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting rod (8) is fixedly installed on one end of the top surface of the box (1), and a connecting ring (9) is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rod (8). A connecting rope (10) is tied to the surface of the connecting ring (9), and a magnifying glass (11) is fixedly tied to the other end of the connecting rope (10).

4. The transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length of the connecting rope (10) is greater than the length of the box (1).

5. The transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the bottom groove (2) is provided with water-permeable holes (6).

6. The transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the support rod (7) are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the box (1).

7. The transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support frame (4) is arranged perpendicular to the bottom groove (2), and the length of the support frame (4) is not less than 5 times the thickness of the box body (1).

8. The transparent planting box for easy observation of the root system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The permeable holes (6) are arranged in multiple sets, and the permeable holes (6) are distributed at equal intervals.

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