Device for detecting growth state of carya illinoensis seedlings

By designing a growth status detection device for thin-skinned pecan seedlings, the device automatically detects root temperature and humidity using a drilling and placement mechanism. This solves the problems of reliance on manual experience and inconvenience of probes, enabling rapid and accurate monitoring of root temperature and humidity, and improving detection efficiency and accuracy.

CN224247078UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15FUJIAN ACAD OF FORESTRY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUJIAN ACAD OF FORESTRY
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

Current methods for monitoring the growth status of thin-skinned pecan seedlings rely on manual experience, especially since root temperature and humidity monitoring is difficult and probes are inconvenient, making it hard to accurately monitor changes in the root environment.

Method used

A device for detecting the growth status of thin-skinned pecan seedlings was designed, comprising a drilling mechanism, a placement mechanism, and a moving mechanism. It uses a drill bit to drill holes and automatically place temperature and humidity sensors to achieve automatic detection of root temperature and humidity.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and automated detection of root temperature and humidity in thin-shelled pecan seedlings, improving the accuracy and efficiency of detection and helping fruit farmers better monitor the growth status of seedlings.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a carya illinoensis seedling growth state detection device which comprises a bottom plate, a punching mechanism used for installing a detection instrument is arranged on one side of the bottom plate, and a supporting mechanism used for limiting and supporting the punching mechanism is arranged above the bottom plate. The top of the bottom plate is provided with a placing mechanism for placing a sensor for detecting the growth state of the seedlings; according to the thin-skinned pecan seedling root detection device, the punching mechanism is arranged to rapidly punch holes beside the roots of thin-skinned pecan seedlings, and temperature and humidity sensors are automatically placed in the holes punched by the punching mechanism through the placement mechanism to detect the temperature and humidity of the roots of the thin-skinned pecan seedlings. The temperature and humidity of the roots of the carya illinoensis seedlings can be detected all the time only by installing the temperature and humidity sensor once, the detection is more authoritative, and a fruit farmer can be helped to better monitor the growth state of the carya illinoensis seedlings so as to better formulate a nursing scheme.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of detection technology for the growth status of thin-skinned pecan seedlings, specifically a device for detecting the growth status of thin-skinned pecan seedlings. Background Technology

[0002] The growth status monitoring of thin-shelled pecan seedlings is a process specifically designed to observe and evaluate their growth, morphological characteristics, and health status. This process typically involves observing the seedling's trunk thickness, crown spread, leaf size and quantity, fruit yield, and other morphological characteristics, as well as comprehensively considering its growing environment, pest and disease conditions, and changes in root temperature and humidity. Through these tests, the growth status of thin-shelled pecan seedlings can be understood relatively accurately.

[0003] Current methods for monitoring the growth status of thin-skinned pecan seedlings rely on manual judgment by farmers, which has significant limitations due to its reliance on experience. For example, determining the root temperature of thin-skinned pecan seedlings is very difficult, and changes in root temperature and humidity can lead to slow growth, disease, and even dormancy. Manually using probes to measure temperature and humidity is also inconvenient. Since the roots of thin-skinned pecan seedlings are deeper than those of ordinary fruit trees, reaching a depth of about 1.5 meters, we need to propose a device for monitoring the growth status of thin-skinned pecan seedlings. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for detecting the growth status of thin-skinned pecan seedlings, which has the advantage of rapid detection of temperature and humidity at the roots of thin-skinned pecan seedlings, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a thin-skinned pecan seedling growth status detection device, comprising a base plate, a drilling mechanism for installing detection instruments is provided on one side of the base plate, a support mechanism for limiting and supporting the drilling mechanism is provided above the base plate, a placement mechanism for placing a sensor for detecting the growth status of seedlings is provided at the top of the base plate, and a moving mechanism for the mobility of the device is provided at the bottom of the base plate.

[0006] Preferably, the drilling mechanism includes a drill bit, which is disposed on one side of the base plate. A first motor is disposed above the drill bit, and one end of the top of the drill bit is connected to the output end of the first motor. A traction mechanism is disposed on the top of the first motor.

[0007] Preferably, the traction mechanism includes a traction rope, which is disposed on the top of a first motor. A roller is disposed at the end of the traction rope away from the first motor. A first bearing is disposed at one end of the roller. A second bearing is disposed at the end of the roller away from the first bearing. A first pulley is disposed on the side of the second bearing away from the roller and connected to the roller. A mounting block is disposed on the top of the base plate. A second motor is disposed at the top of the mounting block. A second pulley is disposed at the output end of the second motor. A belt is fitted onto the surfaces of the first pulley and the second pulley.

[0008] Preferably, the support mechanism includes a support block, which is disposed on the top of the base plate. A support plate is disposed on the top of the support block. An installation hole is provided above the support plate, which corresponds to the traction rope. A limit block is provided on one side of the support block, and the interior of the limit block is adapted to the drill bit.

[0009] Preferably, the placement mechanism includes a storage cylinder, which is disposed on the top of the base plate. The bottom of the storage cylinder has a through hole that penetrates the base plate. A first electric cylinder is disposed on one side of the storage cylinder, with its output end extending into the storage cylinder. A second electric cylinder is disposed below the first electric cylinder, with its output end extending into the storage cylinder. The bottom of the second electric cylinder is provided with a mounting plate that is connected to the top of the base plate. A temperature and humidity sensor is disposed inside the storage cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, the moving mechanism includes a connecting plate disposed at the bottom of the base plate, a connecting rod disposed on the side of the connecting plate away from the base plate, and a wheel disposed on the side of the connecting rod away from the connecting plate.

[0011] Preferably, a distance measuring sensor is provided inside the base plate, a soil-covering plate is provided at the bottom of the base plate, a first outer shell is provided above the mounting plate, and a second outer shell is provided on top of the first outer shell.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention utilizes a drilling mechanism to quickly drill holes near the roots of thin-skinned pecan seedlings. A placement mechanism automatically places a temperature and humidity sensor within the drilled holes to monitor the temperature and humidity around the seedling roots. Compared to existing methods relying on manual experience and probes, this invention requires only a single installation of the sensor to continuously monitor the temperature and humidity of the seedling roots, providing a more authoritative and reliable method. This helps farmers better monitor the growth status of their pecan seedlings and develop more effective care plans. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Sectional view at point A;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the roller of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the storage cylinder of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Drill bit; 3. First motor; 4. Traction rope; 5. Roller; 6. First bearing; 7. Second bearing; 8. First pulley; 9. Mounting block; 10. Second motor; 11. Second pulley; 12. Belt; 13. Support block; 14. Mounting hole; 15. Limiting block; 16. Storage cylinder; 17. Through hole; 18. First electric cylinder; 19. Second electric cylinder; 20. Mounting plate; 21. Temperature and humidity sensor; 22. Connecting plate; 23. Connecting rod; 24. Wheel; 25. Distance sensor; 26. Soil-covering plate; 27. First outer shell; 28. Second outer shell; 29. ​​Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-5This utility model provides a technical solution: a device for detecting the growth status of thin-skinned pecan seedlings, including a base plate 1. A drilling mechanism for mounting detection instruments is provided on one side of the base plate 1. The drilling mechanism includes a drill bit 2, which is located on one side of the base plate 1. A first motor 3 is located above the drill bit 2, with one end of the drill bit 2 connected to the output end of the first motor 3. A traction mechanism is located on top of the first motor 3. The traction mechanism includes a traction rope 4, which is located on top of the first motor 3. A roller 5 is located at the end of the traction rope 4 away from the first motor 3. A first bearing 6 is located at one end of the roller 5, and a second bearing 7 is located at the end of the roller 5 away from the first bearing 6. A first pulley 8 is located on the side of the second bearing 7 away from the roller 5 and connected to the roller 5. A mounting block 9 is located on top of the base plate 1, and a second motor 10 is located at the top of the mounting block 9. A second pulley 11 is located at the output end of the second motor 10. A belt 12 is fitted onto the surfaces of the first pulley 8 and the second pulley 11. A cable can be installed inside the traction rope 4 to facilitate power supply to the first motor 3. When the equipment is moved to a position approximately 50 centimeters from the root of the thin-skinned pecan seedling, the first motor 3 is turned on to rotate the drill bit 2. The second motor 10 is then turned on to rotate the second pulley 11, which in turn drives the first pulley 8 via the belt 12, causing the drum 5 to rotate and releasing the traction rope 4. This allows the first motor 3 and the drill bit 2 to descend and begin drilling.

[0022] A support mechanism for limiting and supporting the drilling mechanism is provided above the base plate 1. The support mechanism includes a support block 13, which is located on the top of the base plate 1. A support plate 29 is provided on the top of the support block 13. An installation hole 14 is provided on the top of the support plate 29, which corresponds to the traction rope 4. A limit block 15 is provided on one side of the support block 13, and the interior of the limit block 15 is adapted to the drill bit 2 for supporting the drill bit 2.

[0023] The top of the base plate 1 is provided with a placement mechanism for placing a sensor for detecting the growth status of seedlings; the placement mechanism includes a storage cylinder 16, which is placed on the top of the base plate 1. The bottom of the storage cylinder 16 has a through hole 17 that penetrates the base plate 1. A first electric cylinder 18 is provided on one side of the storage cylinder 16 and its output end extends into the storage cylinder 16. A second electric cylinder 19 is provided below the first electric cylinder 18 and its output end extends into the storage cylinder 16. A mounting plate 20 is provided at the bottom of the second electric cylinder 19 and is connected to the top of the base plate 1. A temperature and humidity sensor 21 is provided inside the storage cylinder 16.

[0024] The bottom of the base plate 1 is provided with a moving mechanism for the mobility of the device; the moving mechanism includes a connecting plate 22, which is located at the bottom of the base plate 1, and a connecting rod 23 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 22 away from the base plate 1, and a wheel 24 is provided on the side of the connecting rod 23 away from the connecting plate 22.

[0025] A ranging sensor 25 is installed inside the base plate 1, a soil cover plate 26 is installed at the bottom of the base plate 1, a first outer shell 27 is installed above the mounting plate 20, and a second outer shell 28 is installed on top of the first outer shell 27.

[0026] In summary, its working principle is as follows:

[0027] As the device moves forward, the ranging sensor 25 detects the previously drilled hole and sends an electrical signal to the controller. After a two-second delay, the controller sends an electrical signal to the second electric cylinder 19, which retracts, causing the temperature and humidity sensor 21 inside the storage cylinder 16 to fall out. Then, the second electric cylinder 19 extends, the first electric cylinder 18 retracts, the upper temperature and humidity sensor 21 falls out, and the first electric cylinder 18 extends to catch the next temperature and humidity sensor 21, preparing for the next placement.

[0028] The first outer casing 27 and the second outer casing 28 are used to protect the internal equipment. The soil cover plate 26 is used to fill the holes drilled when the equipment is moved.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for detecting the growth status of thin-shelled pecan seedlings, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A drilling mechanism for installing detection instruments is provided on one side of the base plate (1), a support mechanism for limiting and supporting the drilling mechanism is provided on the top of the base plate (1), a placement mechanism for placing a sensor for detecting the growth status of seedlings is provided on the top of the base plate (1), and a moving mechanism for the mobility of the device is provided on the bottom of the base plate (1).

2. The device for detecting the growth status of thin-shelled pecan seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drilling mechanism includes a drill bit (2), which is disposed on one side of the base plate (1). A first motor (3) is disposed above the drill bit (2). One end of the top of the drill bit (2) is connected to the output end of the first motor (3). A traction mechanism is disposed on the top of the first motor (3).

3. The device for detecting the growth status of thin-shelled pecan seedlings according to claim 2, characterized in that: The traction mechanism includes a traction rope (4), which is located on the top of the first motor (3). A roller (5) is located at one end of the traction rope (4) away from the first motor (3). A first bearing (6) is located at one end of the roller (5). A second bearing (7) is located at one end of the roller (5) away from the first bearing (6). A first pulley (8) is located on the side of the second bearing (7) away from the roller (5) and is connected to the roller (5). A mounting block (9) is located on the top of the base plate (1). A second motor (10) is located at the top of the mounting block (9). A second pulley (11) is located at the output end of the second motor (10). A belt (12) is fitted onto the surfaces of the first pulley (8) and the second pulley (11).

4. The device for detecting the growth status of thin-shelled pecan seedlings according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support mechanism includes a support block (13), which is located on the top of the base plate (1). A support plate (29) is provided on the top of the support block (13). An installation hole (14) is provided above the support plate (29). The installation hole (14) corresponds to the traction rope (4). A limit block (15) is provided on one side of the support block (13). The interior of the limit block (15) is adapted to the drill bit (2).

5. The device for detecting the growth status of thin-shelled pecan seedlings according to claim 4, characterized in that: The placement mechanism includes a storage cylinder (16), which is located on the top of the base plate (1). The bottom of the storage cylinder (16) has a through hole (17) that extends through the base plate (1). A first electric cylinder (18) is provided on one side of the storage cylinder (16) and its output end extends into the storage cylinder (16). A second electric cylinder (19) is provided below the first electric cylinder (18) and its output end extends into the storage cylinder (16). A mounting plate (20) is provided at the bottom of the second electric cylinder (19) and is connected to the top of the base plate (1). A temperature and humidity sensor (21) is provided inside the storage cylinder (16).

6. The device for detecting the growth status of thin-shelled pecan seedlings according to claim 5, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes a connecting plate (22), which is located at the bottom of the base plate (1). A connecting rod (23) is provided on the side of the connecting plate (22) away from the base plate (1), and a wheel (24) is provided on the side of the connecting rod (23) away from the connecting plate (22).

7. The device for detecting the growth status of thin-shelled pecan seedlings according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base plate (1) is equipped with a distance sensor (25), the bottom of the base plate (1) is equipped with a soil cover plate (26), the top of the mounting plate (20) is equipped with a first outer shell (27), and the top of the first outer shell (27) is equipped with a second outer shell (28).