Plant rooting hydroponic device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a plant rooting water culture device relates to water culture equipment technical field, including water culture box and branch rooting groove, water culture box is equipped with the inner bag, and the inner bag has stored the culture solution, and the branch rooting groove sets up in the inner bag, be equipped with the sensor for detecting each component in the culture solution on water culture box, and the inductive probe of sensor stretches into the inner bag, and the outer circulation pipeline of being located its outside is circularly communicated to the inner bag, and the outer circulation pipeline is equipped with the delivery pump and at least one venturi along the direction of culture solution flow in proper order, and the venturi is communicated on the outer circulation pipeline through its through -going inlet and through -going outlet, and the venturi is matched with the introduction pipeline, and one end of introduction pipeline is communicated to the throat portion of venturi, and the other end is communicated with the supply mechanism, and the supply mechanism provides the required material of promoting plant rooting, and is equipped with the connection valve on introduction pipeline, and the device sets up different parameters according to the demand of different plants, can effectively promote plant rooting, realizes the efficient rooting culture of various plants.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hydroponic equipment technology, and in particular to a hydroponic device for plant rooting. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional hydroponic rooting devices are mostly designed for a single plant species, providing only the corresponding environmental conditions for rooting that particular plant. Their application is limited, and their automation level is low. Furthermore, during hydroponics, nutrient loss and the growth of bacteria in the nutrient solution are common, which are detrimental to plant rooting. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a hydroponic device for plant rooting to solve the problems existing in the prior art. This device can be set with different parameters according to the needs of different plants, which can effectively promote plant rooting and realize efficient rooting culture of various plants.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: This utility model provides a hydroponic device for plant rooting, including a hydroponic tank and a rooting trough for branches; the hydroponic tank has an inner liner containing a culture medium, and the rooting trough for branches is located in the inner liner; the hydroponic tank is equipped with a sensor for detecting various components in the culture medium, and the sensor's probe extends into the inner liner; the inner liner is circulatedly connected to an external circulation pipeline located outside it, and a delivery pump and at least one Venturi tube are sequentially arranged on the external circulation pipeline along the direction of the culture medium flow. The Venturi tube is connected to the external circulation pipeline through its inlet and outlet, and the Venturi tube is equipped with an inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the throat of the Venturi tube, and the other end is connected to a supply mechanism that provides substances required to promote plant rooting. The inlet pipe is equipped with a connecting valve.

[0005] Optionally, the external circulation pipeline is equipped with a heater, the heater having a heating chamber for the culture medium to pass through, the heating chamber being connected to the external circulation pipeline at a position between the delivery pump and the Venturi tube.

[0006] Optionally, the external circulation pipeline is equipped with a magnetizer, which has a magnetization chamber for the culture medium to pass through, and the magnetization chamber is connected to the external circulation pipeline at a position between the heater and the Venturi tube.

[0007] Optionally, at least four Venturi tubes are connected in series along the direction of the culture medium flow on the external circulation pipeline, and each Venturi tube is equipped with an inlet pipe; the supply mechanism includes a vent pipe, an acid storage tank, an alkali storage tank, and a nutrient solution storage tank; the throat of each Venturi tube is connected to the vent pipe, the acid storage tank, the alkali storage tank, and the nutrient solution storage tank respectively through its corresponding inlet pipe.

[0008] Optionally, the sensors include a dissolved oxygen sensor, a temperature sensor, a conductivity sensor, and a pH sensor, with the sensing probes of the dissolved oxygen sensor, the temperature sensor, the conductivity sensor, and the pH sensor all extending into the inner liner.

[0009] Optionally, the hydroponic tank is equipped with a controller, the connecting valve is a solenoid valve, and the controller is electrically connected to the connecting valve and the sensor.

[0010] Optionally, the inner liner is connected to an inlet and an outlet located at its top and bottom, respectively. The inlet is connected to an inlet pipe, and an inlet valve is connected between the inlet and the inlet pipe. The outlet is connected to a drain pipe, and a drain valve is connected between the outlet and the drain pipe.

[0011] Optionally, the inner tank is equipped with a water level sensor, the inlet valve and the drain valve are both solenoid valves, and the controller is electrically connected to the water level sensor, the inlet valve and the drain valve.

[0012] Optionally, the hydroponic box is equipped with a lighting mechanism located above the rooting groove of the branch.

[0013] Optionally, the bottom wall and outer peripheral wall of the inner liner are provided with an insulation layer between them and the hydroponic box. The top of the hydroponic box is provided with an opening for the inner liner to be placed into the hydroponic box, and a lid is detachably connected to the opening for sealing.

[0014] The present invention achieves the following technical advantages over the prior art:

[0015] This invention provides a hydroponic plant rooting device. When the sensor probe detects that the composition of the culture medium in the inner tank does not correspond to the hydroponic plant, the connecting valve on the inlet pipe connected to the delivery pump and the corresponding Venturi tube is opened. The culture medium in the external circulation pipe enters through the straight inlet of the Venturi tube and exits through its straight outlet. A negative pressure is generated at the throat of the Venturi tube, and the substance provided by the supply mechanism is drawn in through the inlet pipe, so that the corresponding composition of the culture medium in the inner tank reaches the concentration required to promote the rooting of hydroponic plants. The entire device can be set with different parameters according to the needs of different plants, which can effectively promote plant rooting and achieve efficient rooting culture of various plants. In addition, by setting up the Venturi tube, the entire device only relies on the delivery pump to transport the culture medium and draws the substance in the supply mechanism at the Venturi tube, without the need for an additional delivery pump, etc. Moreover, the substance supplied by the supply mechanism is fully mixed with the culture medium at the throat of the Venturi tube, which improves the uniformity of the mixture of various substances in the culture medium, thereby eliminating the need for an additional stirring mechanism and significantly reducing the cost of use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the hydroponic plant rooting device disclosed in this invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship of each component in the plant rooting hydroponic device disclosed in this invention.

[0019] Among them, 1-control panel, 2-control box, 3-handle, 4-hydroponics box, 5-box cover, 6-drain valve, 7-buckle, 8-water hole, 9-rooting trough, 10-controller, 11-dissolved oxygen sensor, 12-temperature sensor, 13-conductivity sensor, 14-pH sensor, 15-transfer pump, 16-heater, 17-magnetizer, 18-ventilation pipe, 19-acid solution storage tank, 20-alkali solution storage tank, 21-nutrient solution storage tank. 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] The purpose of this invention is to provide a hydroponic device for plant rooting to solve the problems existing in the prior art. This device can be set with different parameters according to the needs of different plants, which can effectively promote plant rooting and realize efficient rooting culture of various plants.

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this utility model provides a hydroponic device for plant rooting, including a hydroponic box 4 and a rooting trough 9. The hydroponic box 4 has an inner liner containing a culture solution. The rooting trough 9 is located in the inner liner and has a hollowed-out mesh structure. Plants to be rooted are inserted into the rooting trough 9, and the rooting trough 9 has an array of permeable holes 8. Preferably, the rooting trough 9 is detachably installed in the inner liner, for example, by installing a buckle 7 on the side wall of the inner liner so that the rooting trough 9 and the inner liner are connected by the buckle 7. The culture solution stored in the inner liner is submerged above the bottom of the rooting trough 9 so that the roots of the plants to be rooted are immersed in the culture solution.

[0024] In this embodiment, the hydroponic tank 4 is equipped with a sensor for detecting various components in the culture medium. The sensor's probe extends into the inner tank and contacts the culture medium within it, enabling the detection of various components in the culture medium. The inner tank is connected to an external circulation pipe located on its outer side. A circulation inlet is located at the top of the inner tank, and a circulation outlet is located at the bottom. The two ends of the external circulation pipe are connected to the circulation inlet and outlet, respectively. Along the flow direction of the culture medium, a delivery pump 15 and at least one Venturi tube are sequentially installed on the external circulation pipe. The Venturi tube is connected to the external circulation pipe via its inlet and outlet. The Venturi tube is equipped with an inlet pipe, one end of which connects to the throat of the Venturi tube, and the other end connects to a supply mechanism that provides substances necessary for promoting plant root growth. The inlet pipe is equipped with a connecting valve. When the sensor's probe detects the culture medium in the inner tank... When the composition of the liquid does not match that of the hydroponically grown plants, the connecting valve on the inlet pipe of the delivery pump 15 and the corresponding Venturi tube is opened. The culture solution in the external circulation pipe enters through the straight inlet of the Venturi tube and exits through its straight outlet. A negative pressure is generated at the throat of the Venturi tube, and the substance provided by the supply mechanism is drawn in through the inlet pipe, so that the corresponding composition of the culture solution in the inner tank reaches the concentration required to promote the rooting of hydroponic plants. The entire device can be set with different parameters according to the needs of different plants, which can effectively promote plant rooting and achieve efficient rooting culture of various plants. In addition, by setting up the Venturi tube, the entire device only relies on the delivery pump 15 to transport the culture solution and draw the substance in the supply mechanism at the Venturi tube, without the need for an additional delivery pump 15, etc. Moreover, the substance supplied by the supply mechanism is fully mixed with the culture solution at the throat of the Venturi tube, which improves the uniformity of the mixture of various substances in the culture solution, thereby eliminating the need for an additional stirring mechanism and significantly reducing the cost of use.

[0025] In one specific embodiment, the external circulation pipeline is equipped with a heater 16. The heater 16 has a heating chamber through which the culture medium passes. The heating chamber is connected to the external circulation pipeline at a position between the delivery pump 15 and the Venturi tube. The heating chamber of the heater 16 heats the culture medium to a temperature required to promote root growth in hydroponic plants. In this embodiment, the heating chamber contains a heating tube, but is not limited to this method. In the embodiment where the heating chamber contains a heating tube, the heater 16 is equipped with a power supply unit. A power supply circuit is connected between the power supply unit and the heating tube. A power switch is provided on the power supply circuit. After the power switch is turned on, the heating tube begins to generate heat. The culture medium flows into the heating chamber of the heater 16 through the external circulation pipeline, exchanges heat with the heating tube, and then flows into the inner liner of the hydroponic tank 4 through the external circulation pipeline.

[0026] In one specific embodiment, the external circulation pipeline is equipped with a magnetizer 17. The magnetizer 17 has a magnetization chamber for the culture medium to pass through. The magnetization chamber is connected to the external circulation pipeline at the position between the heater 16 and the Venturi tube. The magnetizer 17 magnetizes the culture medium, which can inhibit the growth of pathogens and effectively promote plant rooting. In this embodiment, the magnetizer 17 is a permanent magnet type magnetized water treatment device, which uses permanent magnets such as neodymium iron boron and generates the required magnetic field in the magnetization chamber to magnetize the culture medium flowing through it; or the magnetizer 17 is an electromagnetic type magnetized water treatment device, which uses an electromagnet and is equipped with a power supply unit. The current generates a controllable magnetic field in the magnetization chamber to magnetize the culture medium flowing through it.

[0027] In one specific embodiment, at least four Venturi tubes are connected in series along the direction of culture medium flow on the external circulation pipeline, and each Venturi tube is equipped with an inlet pipe; the supply mechanism includes a venting pipe 18, an acid storage tank 19, an alkali storage tank 20, and a nutrient solution storage tank 21; the throat of each Venturi tube is connected to the venting pipe 18, the acid storage tank 19, the alkali storage tank 20, and the nutrient solution storage tank 21 respectively through its corresponding inlet pipe; wherein, the throat of one Venturi tube is inhaled through a venting pipe 18... The air introduced through the trachea 18 allows the air to mix thoroughly with the culture medium, significantly increasing the oxygen content of the culture medium; the throat of the Venturi tube draws in the acid stored in the acid reservoir 19, ensuring that the acid is thoroughly mixed with the culture medium; the throat of the Venturi tube draws in the alkali stored in the alkali reservoir 20, ensuring that the alkali is thoroughly mixed with the culture medium; the throat of the Venturi tube draws in the nutrient solution stored in the nutrient solution reservoir 21, ensuring that the nutrient solution is thoroughly mixed with the culture medium.

[0028] In one specific embodiment, the sensors include a dissolved oxygen sensor 11, a temperature sensor 12, a conductivity sensor 13, and a pH sensor 14. The sensing probes of all three sensors extend into the inner tank. The dissolved oxygen sensor 11 detects the oxygen content in the culture medium, the temperature sensor 12 detects the temperature of the culture medium, the conductivity sensor 13 detects the concentration of the nutrient solution in the culture medium, and the pH sensor 14 detects the acidity or alkalinity of the culture medium. In this embodiment, the sensing probes of all three sensors extend to the bottom of the inner tank to avoid affecting the detection results when the water level is too low.

[0029] In one specific embodiment, the hydroponic tank 4 is equipped with a controller 10. The connecting valves are solenoid valves. The controller 10 is electrically connected to the connecting valves and sensors to acquire the results detected by each sensor and automatically adjust the opening and closing of each connecting valve. This allows for setting corresponding parameters according to the needs of different plants and automatic adjustment based on changes in environmental conditions. In this embodiment, the supply mechanism includes a ventilation pipe 18, an acid solution storage tank 19, an alkali solution storage tank 20, and a nutrient solution storage tank 21. The sensors include a dissolved oxygen sensor 11, a temperature sensor 12, a conductivity sensor 13, and a pH sensor 14. A heater 16 and a magnetizer 17 are installed on the external circulation pipeline. The controller 10 is electrically connected not only to each connecting valve and sensor but also to the heater 16 and magnetizer 17. This allows the controller 10 to acquire the results detected by each sensor and automatically adjust the opening and closing of each connecting valve, as well as control the heater 16 and magnetizer 17, to achieve automatic adjustment based on changes in parameters such as temperature, oxygen content, nutrient solution concentration, and pH.

[0030] In one specific embodiment, the inner tank is connected to an inlet and an outlet located at its top and bottom, respectively. The inlet is connected to an inlet pipe, and an inlet valve is connected between the inlet and the inlet pipe. The outlet is connected to a drain pipe, and a drain valve 6 is connected between the outlet and the drain pipe. By opening the inlet valve, water is added to the inner tank through the inlet pipe. By opening the drain valve 6, water is drained from the inner tank through the drain pipe, thereby controlling the water level in the inner tank. Alternatively, the culture medium in the inner tank can be replaced when replacing plants waiting to take root.

[0031] In one specific embodiment, a water level sensor is provided in the inner tank, and both the inlet valve and the drain valve 6 are solenoid valves. The controller 10 is electrically connected to the water level sensor, the inlet valve and the drain valve 6 so as to detect the water level in the inner tank through the water level sensor, and then electrically connect the controller 10 to the inlet valve and the drain valve 6 to realize automatic water replenishment or water replacement in the inner tank.

[0032] In one specific embodiment, the hydroponic box 4 is equipped with a lighting mechanism located above the rooting groove 9. The lighting mechanism provides light for the rooting of the plants. Specifically, the lighting mechanism needs to comprehensively consider the light intensity, spectrum (red / blue light ratio), and light cycle to promote root development. For example, the lighting mechanism uses a full-spectrum LED lamp, and the power of the full-spectrum LED lamp is adjusted by PWM or constant current (e.g., from 100% to 30%) to adjust the light intensity of the full-spectrum LED lamp. By adjusting the spectrum of the full-spectrum LED lamp, it can be adapted to the rooting needs of the plants.

[0033] In one specific embodiment, an insulation layer is provided between the bottom wall and the outer peripheral wall of the inner liner and the hydroponic box 4. The insulation layer is preferably made of insulating cotton. The top of the hydroponic box 4 has an opening for placing the inner liner inside. A lid 5 is detachably connected to the opening to seal it, thus providing all-around insulation for the inner liner, ensuring a constant temperature of the culture medium inside and reducing energy waste. In this embodiment, the lid 5 is hinged to the opening and has a handle 3. In the embodiment where a lighting mechanism is provided inside the hydroponic box 4, the lighting mechanism is located on the inner side wall of the lid 5, and the lid 5 is made of transparent material to facilitate observation of the interior of the hydroponic box 4.

[0034] In this embodiment, a control box 2 is provided on one side of the hydroponic box 4. A controller 10 is provided inside the control box 2. A control panel 1 electrically connected to the controller 10 is provided on the top of the control box 2. Preferably, the control panel 1 is a touch screen. The main bodies of the dissolved oxygen sensor 11, temperature sensor 12, conductivity sensor 13 and pH sensor 14 are all located inside the control box 2.

[0035] Any adaptive changes made according to actual needs are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0036] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, it is obvious that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0037] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hydroponic device for plant rooting, characterized in that, Including hydroponic boxes and rooting troughs for cuttings; The hydroponic box is equipped with an inner liner, which stores a culture solution, and the rooting trough for the branches is placed in the inner liner; The hydroponic tank is equipped with sensors for detecting the components in the culture medium, and the sensor probe extends into the inner liner. The inner liner is connected to an outer circulation pipeline located on its outside. The outer circulation pipeline is provided with a delivery pump and at least one Venturi tube in sequence along the direction of the flow of the culture medium. The Venturi tube is connected to the outer circulation pipeline through its straight inlet and straight outlet. The Venturi tube is equipped with an inlet pipe. One end of the inlet pipe is connected to the throat of the Venturi tube, and the other end is connected to a supply mechanism. The supply mechanism provides substances required to promote plant rooting. The inlet pipe is equipped with a connecting valve.

2. The plant rooting hydroponic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external circulation pipeline is equipped with a heater, and the heater has a heating chamber for the culture medium to pass through. The heating chamber is connected to the external circulation pipeline at the position between the delivery pump and the Venturi tube.

3. The plant rooting hydroponic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The external circulation pipeline is equipped with a magnetizer, which has a magnetization chamber for the culture medium to pass through. The magnetization chamber is connected to the external circulation pipeline at a position between the heater and the Venturi tube.

4. The hydroponic plant rooting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least four Venturi tubes are connected in series along the direction of the culture medium flow on the external circulation pipeline, and each Venturi tube is equipped with an inlet pipe. The supply mechanism includes a vent pipe, an acid storage tank, an alkali storage tank, and a nutrient solution storage tank; The throat of each Venturi tube is connected to the vent pipe, the acid storage tank, the alkali storage tank and the nutrient solution storage tank respectively through its corresponding inlet pipe.

5. The hydroponic plant rooting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sensors include a dissolved oxygen sensor, a temperature sensor, a conductivity sensor, and a pH sensor, and the sensing probes of the dissolved oxygen sensor, the temperature sensor, the conductivity sensor, and the pH sensor all extend into the inner liner.

6. The hydroponic plant rooting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The hydroponic tank is equipped with a controller, and the connecting valve is a solenoid valve. The controller is electrically connected to the connecting valve and the sensor.

7. The hydroponic plant rooting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner liner is connected to an inlet and an outlet located at its top and bottom, respectively. The inlet is connected to an inlet pipe, and an inlet valve is connected between the inlet and the inlet pipe. The outlet is connected to a drain pipe, and a drain valve is connected between the outlet and the drain pipe.

8. The hydroponic plant rooting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner tank is equipped with a water level sensor, and both the inlet valve and the drain valve are solenoid valves. The controller is electrically connected to the water level sensor, the inlet valve, and the drain valve.

9. The hydroponic plant rooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hydroponic box is equipped with a lighting mechanism, which is located above the rooting groove of the branch.

10. The hydroponic plant rooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom wall and outer peripheral wall of the inner liner are provided with an insulation layer between them and the hydroponic box. The top of the hydroponic box is provided with an opening for the inner liner to be placed into the hydroponic box, and a lid is detachably connected to the opening for sealing.

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