Barley root system modular culture cabin
By using modular design and a multi-source lighting system, the problems of single and uneven lighting in traditional barley root culture devices have been solved, achieving uniform lighting and independent culture, which promotes the growth of barley roots and experimental management.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHUMADIAN ACADEMY OF AGRI SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
Traditional barley root culture devices have a single lighting system with limited coverage and poor uniformity, making it difficult to achieve multiple independent cultures, which affects photosynthesis and growth metabolism, and is also inconvenient to operate.
A modular culture chamber for barley roots is designed, which uses a rotatable lamp body and a deflection component. It combines multiple light sources and independent culture areas. The lamp body is driven to swing in the opposite direction by the deflection component to enhance the uniformity of light and gas exchange. Independent culture is achieved through a transparent frame and a detachable incubator.
It improves the breadth and uniformity of light, reduces the risk of root hypoxia, promotes gas exchange, facilitates experimental operation and management, and meets the diverse research needs of barley roots.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of barley cultivation technology, and in particular to a modular barley root cultivation chamber. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of barley cultivation, root growth plays a crucial role in the overall growth and development of barley, nutrient absorption, and stress resistance. Therefore, precise regulation and scientific research on the root growth environment of barley are of great significance.
[0003] Currently, traditional barley root culture devices have many shortcomings. On the one hand, the lighting system design is relatively simple, mostly using a single light source in a fixed position, which results in limited light coverage and poor uniformity. Under such lighting conditions, different areas of the barley root system may not receive suitable light, thus affecting its photosynthesis and growth metabolism. On the other hand, traditional culture spaces are usually monolithic structures, making it difficult to achieve multiple independent cultures. This is not only unfavorable for comparative experiments and diversified research, but also presents many inconveniences in experimental operation and management. Based on this, a modular barley root culture chamber is proposed here. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention proposes a modular barley root culture chamber to solve the problems of traditional barley root culture devices, such as a single lighting system, limited coverage, and poor uniformity.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular barley root culture chamber, comprising a culture chamber and further comprising:
[0006] The illumination module is located inside the upper part of the culture chamber. The illumination module includes two rotatable mounting strips. Multiple lamp bodies are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction on the lower end face of each mounting strip. Each lamp body integrates red LED beads, blue LED beads and white LED beads.
[0007] A deflection assembly, connecting the two mounting bars, is used to drive the two mounting bars to deflect in opposite directions about their respective rotation axes;
[0008] The cultivation module, located inside the cultivation chamber and below the light module, is used to support and cultivate barley roots.
[0009] Preferably, the deflection component includes:
[0010] The motor is installed on the outside of the culture chamber;
[0011] The first gear and the second gear are respectively fixedly installed at the ends of the two mounting strips, and the first gear and the second gear mesh with each other for transmission.
[0012] Preferably, the cultivation module includes:
[0013] A transparent support frame is fixedly installed inside the culture chamber. The interior of the transparent support frame is divided into multiple independent root culture areas, and each root culture area has a through hole at its bottom.
[0014] Multiple root culture boxes are detachably mounted on the transparent support frame, and each root culture box corresponds to a root culture area.
[0015] Preferably, it also includes a nutrient solution supply module, which includes a supply pipe located outside the culture chamber, and the outlet end of the supply pipe is connected to an outlet pipe located above the end of the root culture box. Multiple outlet nozzles are installed on the outlet pipe along its length.
[0016] Preferably, a sensor array is installed on the inner wall of the culture chamber.
[0017] Preferably, a sponge block is provided at the bottom of the interior of the culture chamber, and a ventilation pipe is installed on the side wall of the culture chamber.
[0018] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:
[0019] (1) By driving the two mounting strips to swing in opposite directions through the deflection component, the illumination breadth and uniformity can be increased, while also promoting gas exchange and reducing the risk of root hypoxia; the lamp body integrates multiple light sources, and the brightness and on / off status can be adjusted independently to meet the light requirements of barley root cultivation.
[0020] (2) The cultivation module consists of a transparent frame and a root culture box. The transparent material makes it easy to observe the growth of barley. The independently separated cultivation area and the detachable culture box facilitate experimental operation and management.
[0021] (3) The sponge block at the bottom of the culture chamber can absorb excess nutrient solution and water, reducing the dripping sound. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2This is one of the appearance drawings of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 This is the second appearance drawing of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transparent support frame of this utility model;
[0028] In the diagram: 1. Culture chamber;
[0029] 2. Illumination module; 21. Mounting strip; 22. Lamp body;
[0030] 3. Deflection assembly; 31. Motor; 32. First gear; 33. Second gear;
[0031] 4. Transparent support frame; 41. Through holes; 5. Root incubator; 6. Sensor assembly;
[0032] 7. Nutrient solution supply module; 71. Supply pipe; 72. Discharge pipe; 73. Discharge nozzle;
[0033] 8. Sponge block; 9. Ventilation tube; 10. Transparent door. Detailed Implementation
[0034] 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.
[0035] This utility model provides, for example Figures 1-5The illustrated modular barley root cultivation chamber includes a cultivation chamber 1 with a transparent door 10 on its front. A sensor group 6, including a humidity sensor and a light intensity sensor, is installed on the inner wall of the cultivation chamber 1 to monitor parameters such as humidity and light intensity within the chamber. A ventilation pipe 9 is installed on the side wall of the cultivation chamber 1, which can be equipped with an intelligent electric butterfly valve. This valve supports stepless adjustment from 0-90° and can automatically open and close via a preset program using a controller (not shown), achieving precise air exchange cycle control. The valve has a built-in pressure sensor and flow monitoring module, providing real-time feedback on the air pressure and flow rate data of the ventilation pipe 9. Combined with a carbon dioxide sensor inside the chamber, this ensures that the cultivation chamber 1 maintains a suitable temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration environment for barley root growth. The chamber also includes a light module 2, a cultivation module, and a nutrient solution supply module 7. The light module 2 is located inside the upper part of the cultivation chamber 1 and includes two rotatable mounting units. The mounting strip 21 can be made of alloy material with anodized surface treatment, which ensures structural strength and good corrosion resistance, and can adapt to the humid working environment inside the cultivation chamber 1. Multiple lamp bodies 22 are arranged at equal intervals along the length of the lower end face of each mounting strip 21. Each lamp body 22 integrates red, blue and white light beads. The brightness and on / off status of the three light sources can be independently adjusted by an intelligent controller. Red light beads promote flowering and fruiting of barley plants, blue light beads enhance root development and chlorophyll synthesis, and white light beads provide basic light intensity. In addition, green light beads can also be equipped. Green light beads can also play an auxiliary role in barley root cultivation. Green light can penetrate barley leaf tissue and reach deep parts of the plant, forming a spectral complement with red and blue light, promoting the overall photosynthetic efficiency of the plant. The cultivation module is set inside the cultivation chamber 1 and below the light module 2 to support and cultivate barley roots. The nutrient solution supply module 7 is used to deliver nutrient solution and water to the cultivation module.
[0036] Among them, see Figure 1 as well as Figures 4-5 As shown, the cultivation module includes:
[0037] Transparent frame 4 is fixedly installed inside the culture chamber 1. The interior of the transparent frame 4 is divided into multiple independent root culture areas, and each root culture area has a through hole 41 at the bottom.
[0038] Multiple root culture boxes 5 are detachably mounted on a transparent frame 4, with each root culture box 5 corresponding to a root culture area. The bottom of each root culture box 5 has drainage holes. The root culture boxes 5 are preferably made of transparent material, allowing researchers to directly observe the growth dynamics of barley through the boxes. During cultivation, culture medium is added to the root culture box 5, and then barley seeds or seedlings are planted. During cultivation, it is necessary to regularly observe changes in root morphology and record data such as the number of lateral root sprouts and the density of root hair growth. Simultaneously, it is important to maintain stable humidity and temperature inside the box to create an ideal growth environment for the barley roots. After the roots have grown, they can pass through the drainage holes into the root culture area.
[0039] Secondly, the independently separated root culture area and the detachable root culture box facilitate experimental operation and management.
[0040] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the nutrient solution supply module 7 includes a supply pipe 71 located outside the culture chamber 1. The outlet end of the supply pipe 71 is connected to an outlet pipe 72 located above the end of the root culture box 5. Multiple outlet nozzles 73 are installed along the length of the outlet pipe 72. Nutrient solution and water are delivered into the root culture box 5 through the outlet nozzles 73. The inlet end of the supply pipe 71 can be connected to an external infusion hose for delivering nutrient solution and water. Nutrient solution and water are sent into the outlet pipe 72 through the supply pipe 71 and then flow out through the outlet nozzles 73 to each root culture box 5.
[0041] In addition, the barley root modular culture chamber also includes a deflection assembly 3, which connects two mounting strips 21 and drives the two mounting strips 21 to deflect in opposite directions around their respective rotation axes.
[0042] The deflection assembly 3 includes a motor 31, a first gear 32, and a second gear 33. The motor 31 is mounted externally to the culture chamber 1 and is a reversible motor with a speed reducer to achieve slow rotation and forward / reverse rotation of the shaft. The first gear 32 and the second gear 33 are respectively fixedly mounted at the ends of two mounting strips 21, and meshing are engaged between them. The output end of the motor 31 is mounted on the first gear 32. The preferred transmission ratio between the first gear 32 and the second gear 33 is 1:1. In use, the motor 31 is started, and its output end drives the first gear 32 to rotate. It can drive one mounting strip 21 to deflect, and at the same time the first gear 32 drives the second gear 33 to rotate, causing the other mounting strip 21 to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the lamp bodies 22 on the two mounting strips 21 to swing in opposite directions. When the two rows of lamp bodies 22 swing in opposite directions, their illumination angles will form an overlapping coverage area. Compared with swinging in a single direction, it can significantly improve the breadth and uniformity of illumination. In addition, the swinging of the lamp bodies 22 can slightly disturb the air in the cultivation environment, enhance the gas exchange around the roots (such as increasing oxygen supply and reducing carbon dioxide accumulation), reduce the risk of root hypoxia or anaerobic respiration, and avoid root rot.
[0043] In addition, a sponge block 8 is provided at the bottom of the culture chamber 1. When there is too much nutrient solution and water, it can be absorbed by the sponge block 8 after dripping, and at the same time, the dripping noise can be reduced. A receiving plate can be set at the bottom of the sponge block 8 to facilitate the removal and placement of the sponge block 8.
[0044] 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 barley root modular cultivation pod comprising a cultivation pod (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The illumination module (2) is located inside the culture chamber (1) and is located above it. The illumination module (2) includes two rotatable mounting strips (21). Each mounting strip (21) has multiple lamp bodies (22) arranged at equal intervals along its length on its lower end face. Each lamp body (22) integrates red LED beads, blue LED beads and white LED beads. The deflection assembly (3) connects the two mounting strips (21) and is used to drive the two mounting strips (21) to deflect in opposite directions about their respective rotation axes; The cultivation module is located inside the cultivation chamber (1) and below the light module (2) for supporting and cultivating barley roots.
2. A barley root module cultivation pod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deflection component (3) includes: The motor (31) is installed on the outside of the culture chamber (1); The first gear (32) and the second gear (33) are respectively fixedly installed at the ends of the two mounting strips (21), and the first gear (32) and the second gear (33) mesh and drive each other.
3. The modular barley root culture chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cultivation module includes: A transparent support frame (4) is fixedly installed inside the culture chamber (1). The transparent support frame (4) is divided into multiple independent root culture areas, and each root culture area has a through hole (41) at the bottom. Multiple root culture boxes (5) are detachably mounted on the transparent support frame (4), and each root culture box (5) corresponds to a root culture area.
4. The modular barley root culture chamber according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a nutrient solution supply module (7), which includes a supply pipe (71) located outside the culture chamber (1). The outlet end of the supply pipe (71) is connected to an outlet pipe (72) located above the end of the root culture box (5). Multiple outlet nozzles (73) are installed on the outlet pipe (72) along its length.
5. A modular barley root culture chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the culture chamber (1) is equipped with a sensor group (6).
6. The modular barley root culture chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the culture chamber (1) is provided with a sponge block (8), and the side wall of the culture chamber (1) is equipped with a ventilation pipe (9).