A soil moisture monitoring device for atractylodes

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of Atractylodes lancea cultivation technology, and particularly relates to a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea, comprising: a movable frame, the movable frame being "n"-shaped, with a threaded rod threadedly connected to the top of the movable frame, the threaded rod penetrating into the interior of the movable frame; a housing, with a second rotating shaft rotatably mounted inside the housing, and a motor fixedly mounted on one side of the inner wall of the housing; a rotating assembly, the rotating assembly being disposed inside the housing and used to drive the second rotating shaft to rotate; and a moving assembly, the moving assembly being disposed inside the housing and used to move a moving plate. Through the above structure, the moisture of the Atractylodes lancea planting soil at different depths can be monitored. The monitoring position can be flexibly adjusted according to the root distribution at different growth stages. The lifting structure enables multi-depth detection with a single device, avoiding the high cost of traditional multi-probe methods, thus facilitating use by staff.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of Atractylodes lancea cultivation technology, and in particular relates to a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea. Background Technology

[0002] Atractylodes macrocephala, also known as Bai Zhu, is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Atractylodes in the Asteraceae family. Its dried rhizome is a traditional Chinese medicine with effects such as strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, drying dampness and promoting diuresis, stopping sweating and calming the fetus. It prefers cool climates, is cold-resistant but intolerant of waterlogging, and thrives in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. During cultivation, attention should be paid to water management (soil moisture of 60%–70% is ideal) and temperature control (optimal soil temperature 15–22℃) to avoid waterlogging and root rot or high temperatures inhibiting growth. Its rhizome is rich in active ingredients such as atractylone and atractylin, and is widely used in the treatment of spleen and stomach weakness, edema, etc., with a high market value (50–100 yuan / kg for dried product). Modern cultivation combined with intelligent soil monitoring technology can significantly improve yield and quality.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN207440091 U discloses a soil moisture monitor, including a base and a column mounted on the base. A turntable is provided at the connection between the column and the base. A first translation cylinder and a second translation cylinder are located on both sides of the upper end of the column. The first translation cylinder is connected to a drilling machine body. A first telescopic rod is connected to the lower end of the drilling machine body, and a drill bit is located at the bottom end of the first telescopic rod. A sensor fixing component is fixedly connected to the piston rod end of the second translation cylinder. A second telescopic rod is installed at the lower end of the sensor fixing component, and a humidity sensor is located at the bottom end of the second telescopic rod. A display screen is provided on the surface of the base, and a motor, controller, and microprocessor are installed inside the base. The monitor transmits the monitored data through the humidity sensor to the microprocessor for analysis and processing before sending it to the display screen for display. This monitor separates the drilling machine and the sensor, avoiding the use of the sensor during drilling and extending the sensor's lifespan.

[0004] The above-mentioned patent has the following problems: In actual use, it does not have the function of adjusting the position of the humidity sensor inside the soil, which leads to a mismatch between the moisture data and the actual water demand layer, making it difficult to identify typical abnormal moisture distribution, increasing the risk of root rot or drought, and requiring the installation of multiple fixed depth sensors to cover different soil layers, which significantly increases the equipment cost and installation complexity. In view of this, we propose a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea, comprising:

[0007] A movable frame, which is "n"-shaped, has a threaded rod threadedly connected to the top of the movable frame, the threaded rod extending into the interior of the movable frame, and a lifting plate provided at the bottom of the threaded rod, the lifting plate being slidably installed on the inner wall of the movable frame;

[0008] The enclosure has a second rotating shaft rotatably mounted inside it. A motor is fixedly mounted on one side of the inner wall of the enclosure. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft, which is rotatably mounted on one side of the inner wall of the enclosure. A movable plate is slidably mounted inside the enclosure. A movable block is fixedly connected to one end of the movable plate. The movable block extends movably to the outside of the enclosure. A humidity sensor is fixedly mounted on the top of the movable block.

[0009] A rotating assembly, which is disposed inside the housing and is used to drive the second rotating shaft to rotate;

[0010] A movable component is disposed inside the housing and is used to move the movable plate.

[0011] In this technical solution, rotating the handle causes the threaded rod to move, moving the lifting plate, the housing, and the first soil-breaking cone. Starting the motor causes the first rotating shaft and the driving gear to rotate, driving the driven gear, the second rotating shaft, and the two threaded grooves to rotate, causing the two threaded sleeves to move in opposite directions. A rotating frame and connecting rod located outside the moving plate and threaded sleeves then move the moving plate, the moving block, and the second soil-breaking cone. At this point, the second soil-breaking cone and the moving block move into the soil. A humidity sensor monitors the soil moisture. This structure allows for monitoring of soil moisture at different depths for Atractylodes lancea cultivation. The monitoring position can be flexibly adjusted according to root distribution at different growth stages. The lifting structure enables multi-depth detection with a single machine, avoiding the high cost of traditional multi-probe methods and simplifying operation for staff.

[0012] The omnidirectional casters facilitate the movement of the mobile frame by the staff. The lifting plate is slidably installed on the inner wall of the mobile frame, which prevents the lifting plate from rotating during movement. The two threaded grooves have opposite spiral directions, which allows the two threaded sleeves to move in opposite directions. The sliding installation of the mobile plate inside the box makes the mobile plate more stable during movement.

[0013] In the above technical solution, a handle is further fixedly connected to the top of the threaded rod, and the handle is made of rubber.

[0014] In this technical solution, the comfort of the operator when turning the handle is improved by using a rubber handle.

[0015] In the above technical solution, a first soil-breaking cone is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box, and a second soil-breaking cone is fixedly connected to one side of the moving block.

[0016] In this technical solution, the first and second soil-breaking cones can be set to allow the box and the moving block to enter the soil.

[0017] In the above technical solution, the rotating component further includes a driving gear, which is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft, and a driven gear is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the second rotating shaft, with the driving gear and the driven gear meshing together.

[0018] In this technical solution, since the driving gear and the driven gear are meshed together, the rotation of the driving gear can drive the driven gear, the second rotating shaft and the two threaded grooves to rotate.

[0019] In the above technical solution, the second rotating shaft has two symmetrically distributed threaded grooves on its outer side. The two threaded grooves have opposite helical directions, and both threaded grooves are threadedly connected to threaded sleeves on their outer sides. Both threaded sleeves are slidably installed on one side of the inner wall of the housing.

[0020] In this technical solution, the rotation of the two threaded grooves can drive the two threaded sleeves to move in opposite directions.

[0021] In the above technical solution, the moving component further includes four rotating frames, which are respectively fixedly connected to one side of the two threaded sleeves and the moving plate, and the same connecting rod is fixedly connected inside each pair of rotating frames.

[0022] In this technical solution, by using a rotating frame and connecting rod set outside the moving plate and the threaded sleeve, the moving plate, the moving block and the second breaking cone can be moved by the movement of the threaded sleeve.

[0023] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, omnidirectional wheels are fixedly installed at the four bottom corners of the mobile frame.

[0024] In this technical solution, the use of casters makes it easy for staff to move the mobile frame.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0026] Turning the handle moves the threaded rod, causing the lifting plate, housing, and first soil-breaking cone to move. Starting the motor rotates the first shaft and drive gear, which in turn rotates the driven gear, second shaft, and two threaded grooves, causing the two threaded sleeves to move in opposite directions. A rotating frame and connecting rod located outside the moving plate and threaded sleeves move the moving plate, moving block, and second soil-breaking cone. The second soil-breaking cone and moving block then move into the soil. A humidity sensor monitors the soil moisture. This structure allows for monitoring of soil moisture at different depths for Atractylodes lancea cultivation. The monitoring position can be flexibly adjusted according to root distribution at different growth stages. The lifting structure enables multi-depth detection with a single machine, avoiding the high cost of traditional multi-probe systems and facilitating operation.

[0027] The omnidirectional casters facilitate the movement of the mobile frame by the staff. The lifting plate is slidably installed on the inner wall of the mobile frame, which prevents the lifting plate from rotating during movement. The two threaded grooves have opposite spiral directions, which allows the two threaded sleeves to move in opposite directions. The sliding installation of the mobile plate inside the box makes the mobile plate more stable during movement. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component and the moving component in this utility model.

[0032] The markings in the diagram are as follows:

[0033] 1. Movable frame; 2. Casters; 3. Threaded rod; 4. Turn handle; 5. Lifting plate; 6. Housing; 7. Motor; 8. First rotating shaft; 9. Second rotating shaft; 10. Drive gear; 11. Driven gear; 12. Threaded groove; 13. Threaded sleeve; 14. Rotating frame; 15. Movable plate; 16. Connecting rod; 17. Moving block; 18. First breaking cone; 19. Second breaking cone; 20. Humidity sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. For ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and are not limited in number; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0037] It should be noted that in the description of this application, the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0039] Example 1:

[0040] Please see Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea, comprising:

[0041] The movable frame 1 is "n" shaped. The top of the movable frame 1 is threadedly connected to a threaded rod 3, which penetrates into the interior of the movable frame 1. A lifting plate 5 is provided at the bottom of the threaded rod 3, and the lifting plate 5 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the movable frame 1.

[0042] The enclosure 6 has a second rotating shaft 9 rotatably mounted inside it. A motor 7 is fixedly mounted on one side of the inner wall of the enclosure 6. The output end of the motor 7 is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft 8, which is rotatably mounted on one side of the inner wall of the enclosure 6. A movable plate 15 is slidably mounted inside the enclosure 6. A movable block 17 is fixedly connected to one end of the movable plate 15. The movable block 17 extends movably to the outside of the enclosure 6. A humidity sensor 20 is fixedly mounted on the top of the movable block 17.

[0043] A rotating assembly is located inside the housing 6 and is used to drive the second rotating shaft 9 to rotate;

[0044] A movable component is located inside the housing 6 and is used to move the movable plate 15.

[0045] Rotating the handle 4 causes the threaded rod to move, moving the lifting plate 5, the housing 6, and the first soil-breaking cone 18. Starting the motor 7 causes the first rotating shaft 8 and the driving gear 10 to rotate, driving the driven gear 11, the second rotating shaft 9, and the two threaded grooves 12 to rotate, causing the two threaded sleeves 13 to move in opposite directions. The rotating frame 14 and connecting rod 16, located outside the moving plate 15 and the threaded sleeves 13, move the moving plate 15, the moving block 17, and the second soil-breaking cone 19. At this point, the second soil-breaking cone 19 and the moving block 17 move into the soil. The humidity sensor 20 monitors the soil moisture. This structure allows for monitoring of soil moisture at different depths for Atractylodes lancea cultivation. The monitoring position can be flexibly adjusted according to the root distribution at different growth stages. The lifting structure enables multi-depth detection with a single machine, avoiding the high cost of traditional multi-probe methods and facilitating operation for staff.

[0046] The universal wheels 2 facilitate the movement of the mobile frame 1 by the staff. The lifting plate 5 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the mobile frame 1, so that the lifting plate 5 will not rotate when moving. The two threaded grooves 12 have opposite spiral directions, so that the two threaded sleeves 13 can move in opposite directions. The moving plate 15 is slidably installed inside the box 6, so that the moving plate 15 is more stable when moving.

[0047] Example 2:

[0048] This embodiment provides a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea. In addition to the technical solution of the above embodiment, it also has the following technical features: a handle 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded rod 3, and the handle 4 is made of rubber.

[0049] The rubber handle 4 improves the comfort of the operator when turning it.

[0050] Example 3:

[0051] This embodiment provides a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea. In addition to the technical solution of the above embodiment, it also has the following technical features: a first soil breaking cone 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box 6, and a second soil breaking cone 19 is fixedly connected to one side of the moving block 17.

[0052] The first soil-breaking cone 18 and the second soil-breaking cone 19 allow the box 6 and the moving block 17 to enter the soil.

[0053] Example 4:

[0054] This embodiment provides a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea. In addition to the technical solution of the above embodiment, it also has the following technical features: the rotating component includes a drive gear 10, which is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft 8, and a driven gear 11 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the second rotating shaft 9. The drive gear 10 and the driven gear 11 are meshed and connected.

[0055] Since the driving gear 10 and the driven gear 11 are meshed together, the driving gear 11, the second rotating shaft 9 and the two threaded grooves 12 can be driven to rotate by the rotation of the driving gear 10.

[0056] Example 5:

[0057] This embodiment provides a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea. In addition to the technical solution of the above embodiment, it also has the following technical features: two symmetrically distributed threaded grooves 12 are opened on the outside of the second rotating shaft 9. The spiral directions of the two threaded grooves 12 are opposite. The outside of the two threaded grooves 12 are threadedly connected to threaded sleeves 13. The two threaded sleeves 13 are slidably installed on one side of the inner wall of the housing 6.

[0058] The rotation of the two threaded grooves 12 can drive the two threaded sleeves 13 to move in opposite directions.

[0059] Example 6:

[0060] This embodiment provides a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea. In addition to the technical solution of the above embodiment, it also has the following technical features: the moving component includes four rotating frames 14, which are respectively fixedly connected to one side of two threaded sleeves 13 and a moving plate 15, and the same connecting rod 16 is fixedly connected inside each pair of rotating frames 14.

[0061] The rotating frame 14 and connecting rod 16, which are set outside the moving plate 15 and the threaded sleeve 13, can drive the moving plate 15, the moving block 17 and the second soil-breaking cone 19 to move by moving the threaded sleeve 13.

[0062] Example 7:

[0063] This embodiment provides a soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea. In addition to the technical solution of the above embodiment, it also has the following technical features: universal wheels 2 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the mobile frame 1.

[0064] The omnidirectional wheels 2 make it easy for staff to move the mobile frame 1.

[0065] Working principle: When monitoring the soil moisture of Atractylodes lancea planting, first hold the throttle 4 and turn it. This will move the threaded rod 3, which in turn moves the lifting plate 5, the housing 6, and the first soil-breaking cone 18. The first soil-breaking cone 18 and the housing 6 then move into the soil. When the housing 6 reaches the designated depth, the motor 7 is started. The output of the motor 7 drives the first rotating shaft 8 and the drive gear 10 to rotate. Because the drive gear 10 and the driven gear 11 are meshed, the rotation of the drive gear 10 drives the driven gear 11, the second rotating shaft 9, and the two threaded grooves 12 to rotate. The rotation of the two threaded grooves 12 then drives the two... The threaded sleeve 13 moves in opposite directions. Through the rotating frame 14 and connecting rod 16 set outside the moving plate 15 and the threaded sleeve 13, the movement of the threaded sleeve 13 can drive the moving plate 15, the moving block 17 and the second soil-breaking cone 19 to move. At this time, the second soil-breaking cone 19 and the moving block 17 move into the soil. The soil moisture can be monitored by the humidity sensor 20. With the above structure, the moisture of the soil at different depths of Atractylodes lancea planting can be monitored. The monitoring position can be flexibly adjusted according to the root distribution at different growth stages. The lifting structure realizes multi-depth detection with one machine, avoiding the high cost of traditional multi-probe, and thus facilitating the use of staff.

[0066] The universal wheels 2 facilitate the movement of the mobile frame 1 by the staff. The lifting plate 5 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the mobile frame 1, so that the lifting plate 5 will not rotate when moving. The two threaded grooves 12 have opposite spiral directions, so that the two threaded sleeves 13 can move in opposite directions. The moving plate 15 is slidably installed inside the box 6, so that the moving plate 15 is more stable when moving.

[0067] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A soil moisture monitoring device for atractylodes, characterized by, include: The mobile frame (1) is "n" shaped. The top of the mobile frame (1) is threaded with a threaded rod (3). The threaded rod (3) penetrates into the interior of the mobile frame (1). The bottom of the threaded rod (3) is provided with a lifting plate (5). The lifting plate (5) is slidably installed on the inner wall of the mobile frame (1). A housing (6) is provided, with a second rotating shaft (9) rotatably mounted inside the housing (6). A motor (7) is fixedly mounted on one side of the inner wall of the housing (6). The output end of the motor (7) is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft (8). The first rotating shaft (8) is rotatably mounted on one side of the inner wall of the housing (6). A movable plate (15) is slidably mounted inside the housing (6). A movable block (17) is fixedly connected to one end of the movable plate (15). The movable block (17) extends movably through to the outside of the housing (6). A humidity sensor (20) is fixedly mounted on the top of the movable block (17). A rotating assembly is disposed inside the housing (6) and is used to drive the second rotating shaft (9) to rotate; A movable component is disposed inside the housing (6) and is used to move the movable plate (15).

2. The soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the threaded rod (3) is fixedly connected to a throttle (4), which is made of rubber.

3. The soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the box (6) is fixedly connected to a first soil-breaking cone (18), and one side of the moving block (17) is fixedly connected to a second soil-breaking cone (19).

4. The soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes a drive gear (10), which is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft (8), and a driven gear (11) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the second rotating shaft (9). The drive gear (10) and the driven gear (11) are meshed together.

5. A soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second rotating shaft (9) has two symmetrically distributed threaded grooves (12) on its outside. The two threaded grooves (12) have opposite spiral directions. Both threaded grooves (12) are threadedly connected to threaded sleeves (13) on their outside. Both threaded sleeves (13) are slidably installed on one side of the inner wall of the housing (6).

6. A soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea according to claim 5, characterized in that, The moving assembly includes four rotating frames (14), which are respectively fixedly connected to one side of the two threaded sleeves (13) and the moving plate (15), and the same connecting rod (16) is fixedly connected inside each pair of rotating frames (14).

7. A soil moisture monitoring device for Atractylodes lancea according to claim 1, characterized in that, The four corners of the bottom of the mobile frame (1) are all fixedly installed with casters (2).

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