Seedling raising tray structure convenient for nutrient medium injection

By installing seepage pipes and seepage heads within the seedling tray planting unit, the problem of uneven distribution of nutrient substrate under traditional drip irrigation methods is solved, achieving efficient injection of nutrient substrate and stable seedling growth.

CN224250298UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19江西申江农业发展有限公司
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
江西申江农业发展有限公司
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In traditional drip irrigation, fertilizer solution is difficult to accurately reach the root distribution area, requiring repeated additions, which makes nutrient regulation operations complicated, increases labor load, and may affect the uniformity of seedling growth.

Method used

Drainage pipes are installed within the planting units of the seedling trays. Drainage heads are installed inside the drainage pipes to slowly release nutrient substrate into different soil layers. Combined with the design of the drainage heads, the nutrient substrate is evenly distributed, reducing the number of times manual addition is required.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient distribution of nutrient substrate, reduces manual operation, ensures the stability and uniformity of the seedling growth environment, and reduces labor load.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224250298U_ABST
    Figure CN224250298U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of seedling raising trays, and provides a seedling raising tray structure convenient for nutrient medium injection, which comprises a base plate, a seedling raising table body and a seedling raising tray, a plurality of groups of grids which are distributed in a staggered manner are arranged in the seedling growing platform body, planting units for placing soil and seedlings are formed in the staggered areas of the grids, through holes are formed in the planting units, a seepage pipe is mounted in each planting unit, the seepage pipes are hollow, and the through holes are formed in the seepage pipes. A plurality of evenly-distributed seepage heads are arranged on the end faces, facing the planting units, of the seepage pipes. When the device is used, nutrient medium liquid can be injected into the seepage pipes, and nutrient medium is slowly released into soil layers with different depths through the seepage pipes, so that the nutrient medium can be more reasonably distributed in soil, the injection of the nutrient medium is more efficient, the frequency of manually adding the nutrient medium is reduced, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced. And the nutrient medium is more convenient to inject.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seedling tray technology, and in particular to a seedling tray structure that facilitates the injection of nutrient substrate. Background Technology

[0002] Rice seedling trays are specialized equipment used in the rice seedling raising process. They are mainly used to provide a standardized growth environment for rice seedlings and to facilitate mechanized transplanting.

[0003] In standardized seedling raising systems, maintaining healthy seedling growth requires periodic replenishment of nutrients, with the application of nutrient substrate being particularly crucial. However, in practice, it has been found that traditional drip irrigation methods suffer from low nutrient transport efficiency due to the coupling effect between the fluid characteristics of liquid fertilizers and the thickness of the seedling substrate layer. Specifically, fertilizer solutions struggle to accurately reach the root distribution area, requiring repeated additions to maintain an effective nutrient concentration in the substrate layer. This results in a complex nutrient regulation process. Such high-frequency manual intervention not only significantly increases the labor load of seedling raising operations but may also lead to decreased seedling growth uniformity due to differences in operational standards, creating a potential risk point for seedling quality control. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem of low nutrient delivery efficiency in traditional drip irrigation methods. Specifically, fertilizer solutions are difficult to accurately reach the root zone, requiring repeated additions to maintain an effective nutrient concentration in the substrate layer. This results in a complex nutrient regulation process. Such frequent manual intervention not only significantly increases the labor load of seedling cultivation but also may lead to decreased seedling growth uniformity due to differences in operational standards, creating a potential risk point for seedling quality control.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a seedling tray structure for easy injection of nutrient substrate, comprising: a base plate, on which a seedling platform is mounted; multiple sets of grids are arranged in an alternating pattern within the seedling platform, the alternating areas of the grids forming planting units for placing soil and seedlings, each planting unit having through holes, and each planting unit having a percolation pipe installed inside, the percolation pipe being hollow, and having multiple evenly distributed percolation heads on the end face of the percolation pipe facing the middle of the planting unit. By setting a percolation pipe in each planting unit, nutrient substrate liquid can be injected into the percolation pipe during use, and the nutrient substrate can be slowly released into soil layers at different depths through the percolation pipe, allowing for a more reasonable distribution of the nutrient substrate in the soil, making the injection of nutrient substrate more efficient, reducing the number of times nutrient substrate needs to be added manually, and making the injection of nutrient substrate more convenient.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the output diameter of the percolation head gradually increases from bottom to top. By setting different heights and different hole sizes, the amount of nutrient substrate solution percolating at each layer is made as even as possible, thereby making the nutrient substrate solution more uniformly distributed at different soil depths and providing a more stable growth environment for seedlings.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, support plates are fixedly connected to the four corners of the chassis, and the four lower corners of the seedling platform abut against the support plates. By setting the support plates, a gap is left between the seedling platform and the chassis, allowing water and seepage liquid to temporarily remain in the gap between the seedling platform and the chassis, preventing contamination of the seedling platform surface.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the ends of the seepage heads are all wrapped with mesh, with a mesh size of ≤ 100 mesh. This prevents soil particles, algae, and other impurities from clogging the pores.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the seepage tube is hinged with a cap, which can slow down the natural evaporation of the nutrient substrate inside the seepage tube.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the cap is provided with a through hole. This through hole allows atmospheric pressure inside the seepage tube to communicate with the outside, preventing backflow and blockage of the seepage head.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] This invention features an infiltration pipe in each planting unit. During use, nutrient substrate solution is injected into the infiltration pipe, and the nutrient substrate is slowly released into soil layers at different depths through the infiltration pipe. This allows the nutrient substrate to be distributed more rationally in the soil, making the injection of nutrient substrate more efficient, reducing the number of times nutrient substrate needs to be added manually, and making the injection of nutrient substrate more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a seedling tray structure that facilitates the injection of nutrient substrate, provided by this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a seedling tray structure that facilitates the injection of nutrient substrate, provided by this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the rear end structure of a seedling tray structure that facilitates the injection of nutrient substrate, provided by this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This utility model provides a three-dimensional structural diagram of the seepage pipe of a seedling tray structure that facilitates the injection of nutrient substrate.

[0017] Legend:

[0018] 1. Seedling platform; 2. Base; 3. Grille; 4. Drainage pipe; 6. Through hole; 7. Support plate; 8. Drainage head; 9. Mesh; 10. Cover. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a seedling tray structure that facilitates the injection of nutrient substrate, comprising: a base plate 2, on which a seedling platform 1 is provided; multiple sets of grids 3 are arranged in an alternating manner inside the seedling platform 1, the alternating areas of the grids 3 forming planting units for placing soil and seedlings, the planting unit is provided with through holes 6, and each planting unit is equipped with a drainage pipe 4, the drainage pipe 4 is hollow inside, and multiple evenly distributed drainage heads 8 are provided on the drainage pipe 4 facing the middle end face of the planting unit;

[0021] By installing an infiltration pipe 4 in each planting unit, nutrient substrate liquid can be injected into the infiltration pipe 4 during use. The nutrient substrate is then slowly released into soil layers at different depths through the infiltration pipe 4, which allows the nutrient substrate to be distributed more reasonably in the soil. This makes the injection of nutrient substrate more efficient, reduces the number of times nutrient substrate needs to be added manually, and makes the injection of nutrient substrate more convenient.

[0022] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the diameter of the nutrient substrate solution output from the bottom to the top of the percolation head 8 gradually increases. By setting different heights and different hole sizes, the amount of nutrient substrate solution percolating at each layer is made as even as possible, so that the nutrient substrate solution is more evenly distributed at different soil depths, providing a more stable growth environment for the seedlings.

[0023] like Figure 1-4 As shown, support plates 7 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the base 2, and the four corners of the lower end of the seedling platform 1 abut against the support plates 7. By setting the support plates 7, a gap is left between the seedling platform 1 and the base 2, so that water and seepage liquid can be temporarily stored in the gap between the seedling platform 1 and the base 2, preventing contamination of the seedling platform surface.

[0024] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the ends of the seepage head 8 are all wrapped with a mesh 9 with a mesh size of ≤50 mesh; to prevent soil particles, algae and other impurities from clogging the holes.

[0025] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a cap 10 is hinged to the top of the seepage pipe 4. The cap 10 can slow down the natural evaporation of the nutrient substrate inside the seepage pipe 4.

[0026] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a through hole is provided at the top of the cap 10; by providing a through hole, the atmospheric pressure inside the seepage pipe 4 can be connected with the outside, preventing backflow that could cause blockage of the seepage head 8.

[0027] Working principle: When adding nutrient substrate, liquid nutrient substrate is directly added into the percolation pipe 4. The nutrient substrate is slowly percolated through multiple percolation heads 8. According to Bernoulli's equation, the output diameter of the percolation heads 8 is gradually increased from bottom to top to ensure that the mass of liquid nutrient substrate percolated by each layer of the percolation head 8 per unit time is as uniform as possible. However, as the height decreases, the liquid nutrient in the upper layer will not be output, thus forming a pyramid-shaped output curve. This can match the absorption and utilization rate of plant root nutrient acquisition levels, thereby making the nutrient substrate more rationally distributed in the soil, making the injection of nutrient substrate more efficient, reducing the number of times nutrient substrate is added manually, and making the injection of nutrient substrate more convenient.

[0028] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the scope of the present invention will be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents for those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A seedling tray structure that facilitates the injection of nutrient substrate, characterized in that, include: The chassis (2) is provided with a seedling platform (1). The seedling platform (1) is provided with multiple sets of grids (3) arranged in an alternating manner. The alternating areas of the grids (3) form planting units for placing soil and seedlings. The planting units are provided with through holes (6). Each planting unit is equipped with a drainage pipe (4). The drainage pipe (4) is hollow inside. The drainage pipe (4) is provided with multiple evenly distributed drainage heads (8) facing the middle end face of the planting unit.

2. The seedling tray structure for easy injection of nutrient substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output diameter of the seepage head (8) increases gradually from bottom to top.

3. The seedling tray structure for easy injection of nutrient substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (2) is fixedly connected to the four corners of the support plate (7), and the four corners of the lower end of the seedling platform (1) are abutted against the support plate (7).

4. The seedling tray structure for easy injection of nutrient substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ends of the seepage head (8) are all wrapped with a mesh (9) with a mesh size of ≤50.

5. The seedling tray structure for easy injection of nutrient substrate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the seepage pipe (4) is hinged with a cap (10).

6. The seedling tray structure for easy injection of nutrient substrate according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the cover (10) is provided with a through hole.