Automatic soaking device for sugarcane virus-free seedlings

By designing an automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings, the soaking process of sugarcane seedlings has been automated, solving the problem of low efficiency of manual operation and improving the soaking efficiency.

CN224343814UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12LIUCHENG FENGXIN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIUCHENG FENGXIN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-15
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

In the sugarcane planting process, seed soaking and disinfection mainly rely on manual operation, resulting in low work efficiency and difficulty in meeting the requirements of mechanized production.

Method used

An automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings was designed, which combines an automatic grabbing device and a soaking tank. The automatic grabbing device puts the sugarcane seedlings into and takes them out of the soaking tank, realizing an automated soaking process.

Benefits of technology

It improved the efficiency of sugarcane seed soaking, reduced manual labor, and met the needs of mechanized production.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings, including a soaking tank. Supporting crossbars are arranged on both sides of the upper end of the soaking tank. Several supporting vertical bars are arranged at the upper end of each supporting crossbar. Supporting crossbars are arranged on the vertical bars, parallel to the supporting crossbars. A connecting rod is arranged between two supporting crossbars. A reinforcing rod is arranged between two supporting crossbars. A feeding roller is arranged on one side of the reinforcing rod at the upper inlet of the soaking tank. A discharging roller is arranged on the other side of the supporting crossbar at the upper outlet of the soaking tank. A sliding rod is arranged at the upper end of the supporting crossbars. An automatic gripping device is arranged between two sliding rods. This utility model, through the combination of the automatic gripping device and the soaking tank, can disinfect sugarcane seeds by soaking. The left and right clamps grip the tray, thereby placing or retrieving the seedlings from the soaking tank, reducing the workload of operators and improving soaking efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sugarcane seedling soaking equipment, specifically to an automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings. Background Technology

[0002] Sugarcane cultivation is susceptible to diseases such as pineapple disease, smut, red rot, mosaic virus, and ratoon dwarfism, which affect seedling germination and growth, cause seed degeneration, and lead to reduced sugarcane yield and sugar content loss. Currently, to prevent these diseases, sugarcane seeds are typically soaked for disinfection, effectively preventing and treating sugarcane seedling diseases and promoting seedling germination and robust growth.

[0003] Disinfecting sugarcane seeds involves soaking and retrieving virus-free sugarcane seedlings in a soaking pool. Currently, soaking mainly relies on manual operation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Moreover, the workload of soaking sugarcane seedlings is large, and the efficiency of manual soaking is low, making it difficult to meet the requirements of mechanized production.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention provides an automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings to improve the soaking efficiency of sugarcane seedlings. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides an automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings. To achieve the above objective, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings includes a soaking tank. Supporting crossbars are installed on both sides of the upper end of the soaking tank. Several supporting vertical bars are installed at the upper end of each supporting crossbar. Supporting crossbars are installed on the supporting vertical bars at a position parallel to the supporting crossbars. A connecting rod is installed between two supporting crossbars. A reinforcing rod is installed between two supporting crossbars. A feed roller is installed on one side of the reinforcing rod at the upper inlet of the soaking tank. A discharge roller is installed on the other side of the supporting crossbar at the upper outlet of the soaking tank. A sliding rod is installed at the upper end of the supporting crossbars. An automatic gripping device is installed between two sliding rods.

[0007] Preferably, the automatic gripping device includes a mounting frame, a left clamp, and a right clamp. A sliding groove is provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting frame, and the sliding groove is provided on the sliding rod. A stepper motor is also provided on both sides of the mounting frame and inside the sliding rod. A main cylinder is provided in the middle of the mounting frame. A connecting assembly is provided at the lower end of the main cylinder. The left clamp is provided on the left side of the connecting assembly, and the right clamp is provided on the right side of the connecting assembly.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a rectangular connecting rod, with sliding rods two disposed at the upper and lower ends of the long side of the rectangular connecting rod. The left clamp includes a symmetrical left crossbar, a left sliding claw, a left fixed rod, and a left base plate. The left sliding claw is disposed on one side opposite to the two left crossbars and is sleeved on the sliding rod two. A left fixed rod is disposed at one end of the right sliding claw and the sliding rod two, and a left base plate is disposed at the lower end of the left fixed rod. The right clamp includes a symmetrical right crossbar, a right sliding claw, a right fixed rod, and a right base plate. The right sliding claw is disposed on one side opposite to the two right crossbars and is sleeved on the sliding rod two. A right fixed rod is disposed at the other end of the right sliding claw and the sliding rod two, and a right base plate is disposed at the lower end of the right fixed rod.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing plate is provided at the upper end of the mounting bracket and between the main cylinder and the stepper motor. A second sliding groove is provided on the fixing plate. A guide rod is connected in the second sliding groove. The lower end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the left crossbar and the right crossbar.

[0010] Preferably, a left cylinder is provided on the short side of the rectangular connecting rod near the left clamp, and a right cylinder is provided on the short side of the rectangular connecting rod near the right clamp.

[0011] Preferably, a reinforcing rib is provided in the middle of the rectangular connecting rod, and an induction check valve is provided at the lower end of the main cylinder. The induction check valve is connected to the reinforcing rib to control the lifting or lowering of the clamp.

[0012] Preferably, the soaking pool is a rectangular soaking pool, and the length of the first supporting crossbar is longer than the length of the soaking pool.

[0013] Preferably, a limiting block is provided on the sliding rod at the upper end of the discharge roller.

[0014] In summary, because this utility model adopts the above-mentioned technical solution, it has the following technical effects:

[0015] 1. This utility model involves placing a tray containing sugarcane seedlings onto an infeed roller. The tray moves to a position directly below an automatic gripping device, where the left and right clamps of the device grip the tray's bottom plate. The tray then moves via a sliding groove onto a sliding rod to the soaking tank. The main cylinder and guide rod move downwards, completely immersing the sugarcane seedlings in the soaking tank containing disinfectant. The number of trays is determined by the tank's capacity. A timer is then started, and the trays are soaked for the set time. After the timer completes, the left and right clamps are used to grip the trays, which are then moved onto an outfeed roller. Finally, a forklift removes the trays, completing the automatic soaking process.

[0016] 2. This utility model combines an automatic gripping device with a soaking tank to disinfect sugarcane seeds by soaking them. The left and right clamps hold the tray, allowing the seedlings to be placed into or retrieved from the soaking tank, thus reducing the workload of operators and improving soaking efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic gripping device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connecting component, left clamp, and right clamp of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view of the automatic gripping device of this utility model.

[0021] In the attached diagram: 1. Soaking tank; 2. Supporting horizontal bar one; 3. Supporting vertical bar; 4. Supporting horizontal bar two; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Reinforcing rod; 7. Feed roller; 8. Discharge roller; 9. Sliding rod one; 10. Automatic gripping device; 11. Mounting frame; 12. Left clamp; 13. Right clamp; 14. Sliding groove one; 15. Stepper motor; 16. Main cylinder; 17. Connecting assembly; 18. Rectangular connecting rod; 19. Sliding rod two; 20. Left horizontal bar; 21. Left sliding claw; 22. Left fixed rod; 23. Left base plate; 24. Right horizontal bar; 25. Right sliding claw; 26. Right fixed rod; 27. Right base plate; 28. Fixed plate; 29. ​​Sliding groove two; 30. Guide rod; 31. Left cylinder; 32. Right cylinder; 33. Reinforcing rib; 34. Induction check valve; 35. Limit block. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, it should be noted that many details listed in the specification are merely to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of one or more aspects of this utility model, and these aspects can be achieved even without these specific details.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, an automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings includes a soaking tank 1. Supporting crossbars 2 are arranged on both sides of the upper end of the soaking tank 1. Several supporting vertical bars 3 are arranged on the upper end of each supporting crossbar 2. Supporting crossbars 4 are arranged on the supporting vertical bars 3 at a position parallel to the supporting crossbars 2. A connecting rod 5 is arranged between two supporting crossbars 4. A reinforcing rod 6 is arranged between two supporting crossbars 2. A feeding roller 7 is arranged on one side of the reinforcing rod 6 at the upper inlet of the soaking tank 1. A discharging roller 8 is arranged on the other side of the supporting crossbar 2 at the upper outlet of the soaking tank 1. A sliding rod 9 is arranged at the upper end of the supporting crossbar 4. An automatic gripping device 10 is arranged between two sliding rods 9. The automatic gripping device 10 includes a mounting frame 11, a left clamp 12, and a right clamp 13. Sliding grooves 14 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting frame 11, and the sliding grooves 14 are provided on the sliding rod 9. Stepper motors 15 are also provided on both sides of the mounting frame 11 and inside the sliding rod 9. A main cylinder 16 is provided in the middle of the mounting frame 11. A connecting assembly 17 is provided at the lower end of the main cylinder 16. The left clamp 12 is provided on the left side of the connecting assembly 17, and the right clamp 13 is provided on the right side of the connecting assembly 17. In one embodiment, the connecting assembly 17 includes a rectangular connecting rod 5 (18), with sliding rods 19 arranged at the upper and lower ends of the long side of the rectangular connecting rod 5. The left clamp 12 includes symmetrical left crossbars 20, left sliding claws 21, left fixing rods 22, and left base plates 23. The left sliding claws 21 are arranged on opposite sides of the two left crossbars 20 and are sleeved on the sliding rods 19. The left fixing rods 22 are arranged at one end of the right sliding claws 25 and the sliding rods 19, and the left base plates 23 are arranged at the lower end of the left fixing rods 22. The right clamp 13 includes symmetrical right crossbars 24, right sliding claws 25, right fixing rods 26, and right base plates 27. The right sliding claws 25 are arranged on opposite sides of the two right crossbars 24 and are sleeved on the sliding rods 19. The right fixing rods 26 are arranged at the other end of the right sliding claws 25 and the sliding rods 19, and the right base plates 27 are arranged at the lower end of the right fixing rods 26.

[0024] In one embodiment, a fixing plate 28 is provided on the upper end of the mounting bracket 11 and between the main cylinder 16 and the stepper motor 15. A second sliding groove 29 is provided on the fixing plate 28. A guide rod 30 is connected in the second sliding groove 29. The lower end of the guide rod 30 is fixedly connected to the left crossbar 20 and the right crossbar 24.

[0025] In one embodiment, a left cylinder 31 is provided on the short side of the rectangular connecting rod 5 near the left clamp 12, and a right cylinder 32 is provided on the short side of the rectangular connecting rod 5 near the right clamp 13.

[0026] In one embodiment, a reinforcing rib 33 is provided in the middle of the rectangular connecting rod 5, and an induction check valve 34 is provided at the lower end of the main cylinder 16. The induction check valve 34 is connected to the reinforcing rib 33 to control the lifting or lowering of the clamp.

[0027] In one embodiment, the soaking pool 1 is a rectangular soaking pool 18, and the length of the supporting crossbar 2 is longer than the length of the soaking pool 1.

[0028] In one embodiment, a limiting block 35 is provided on the sliding rod 9 and at the upper end of the discharge roller 8.

[0029] The working principle of the automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings of this utility model is as follows: support crossbars 2 are set on both sides of the upper end of the soaking pool 1. Several support vertical bars 3 are set on the upper end of each support crossbar 2. Support crossbars 4 are set on each support vertical bar 3. Connecting rods 5 are set between two support crossbars 4. Reinforcing rods 6 are set between two support crossbars 2. Feeding rollers 7 are set on one side of reinforcing rods 6 at the upper inlet of the soaking pool 1. Discharge rollers 8 are set on the other side of support crossbars 2 at the upper outlet of the soaking pool 1. Sliding rods 9 are set on the upper end of support crossbars 4. Automatic gripping device 10 is set between two sliding rods 9. The automatic gripping device 10 includes a mounting frame 11, a left clamp 12, and a right clamp 13. Sliding grooves 14 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting frame 11, and the sliding grooves 14 are provided on the sliding rod 9. Stepper motors 15 are also provided on both sides of the mounting frame 11 and inside the sliding rod 9. A main cylinder 16 is provided in the middle of the mounting frame 11. A connecting assembly 17 is provided at the lower end of the main cylinder 16. The left clamp 12 is provided on the left side of the connecting assembly 17, and the right clamp 13 is provided on the right side of the connecting assembly 17.

[0030] Virus-free sugarcane seedlings with two bud segments are placed in a plastic basket, which is then placed on a pallet. The entire pallet is positioned at the feed roller 7 using a forklift or crane. Left cylinder 31 and right cylinder 32 are then activated, causing the clamping cylinder to extend, and left clamp 12 and right clamp 13 to be extended. Once the pallet is positioned directly below the automatic gripping device, left cylinder 31 and right cylinder 32 are pulled back, causing the left base plate 23 and right base plate 27 of left clamp 12 and right clamp 13 to clamp the bottom of the pallet. Stepper motor 15 is then activated, causing the automatic gripping device 1 to... The sliding groove 14 at the bottom moves along the sliding rod 9 to the soaking tank 1. The main cylinder 16 is activated, moving downwards via the induction check valve 34 and guide rod 30, completely immersing the sugarcane seedlings on the tray in the soaking tank 1 containing disinfectant. The left cylinder 31 and right cylinder 32 are then activated, pushing out the clamping cylinder. The left clamp 12 and right clamp 13 are then pushed out, completely placing the tray in the soaking tank 1. The main cylinder 16 is then activated again, moving upwards via the induction check valve 34 and guide rod 30. This process is repeated.

[0031] Based on the capacity of soaking tank 1, place the number of trays, then start timing and soak for the set soaking time. After the timing is completed, use the left clamp 12 and right clamp 13 to grab the trays and grab them onto the discharge roller 8. Then use a forklift to remove the trays, and the soaking is completed automatically.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings, comprising a soaking tank (1), characterized in that, Supporting crossbars (2) are provided on both sides of the upper end of the soaking tank (1). Several supporting vertical bars (3) are provided on the upper end of each supporting crossbar (2). Supporting crossbars (4) are provided on the supporting vertical bars (3) and parallel to the supporting crossbars (2). Connecting rods (5) are provided between the two supporting crossbars (4). Reinforcing rods (6) are provided between the two supporting crossbars (2). Feeding rollers (7) are provided on one side of the reinforcing rods (6) and at the upper inlet of the soaking tank (1). Discharge rollers (8) are provided on the other side of the supporting crossbars (2) and at the upper outlet of the soaking tank (1). Sliding rods (9) are provided at the upper end of the supporting crossbars (4). Automatic gripping devices (10) are provided between the two sliding rods (9).

2. The automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic gripping device (10) includes a mounting frame (11), a left clamp (12), and a right clamp (13). A sliding groove (14) is provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting frame (11), and the sliding groove (14) is provided on the sliding rod (9). A stepper motor (15) is also provided on both sides of the mounting frame (11) and inside the sliding rod (9). A main cylinder (16) is provided in the middle of the mounting frame (11), and a connecting component (17) is provided at the lower end of the main cylinder (16). The left clamp (12) is provided on the left side of the connecting component (17), and the right clamp (13) is provided on the right side of the connecting component (17).

3. The automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting assembly (17) includes a rectangular (18) connecting rod (5), and sliding rods (19) are provided at the upper and lower ends of the long side of the rectangular (18) connecting rod (5). The left clamp (12) includes a symmetrical left crossbar (20), a left sliding claw (21), a left fixed rod (22), and a left base plate (23). The left sliding claw (21) is provided on one side opposite to the two left crossbars (20). The left sliding claw (21) is sleeved on the sliding rod (19). A left sliding claw (25) is provided at one end of the right sliding claw (25) and the sliding rod (19). A fixed rod (22) is provided with a left base plate (23) at the lower end of the left fixed rod (22); the right clamp (13) includes a symmetrical right crossbar (24), a right sliding claw (25), a right fixed rod (26) and a right base plate (27). A right sliding claw (25) is provided on one side opposite to the two right crossbars (24). The right sliding claw (25) is sleeved on the second sliding rod (19). A right fixed rod (26) is provided at the other end of the right sliding claw (25) and the second sliding rod (19). A right base plate (27) is provided at the lower end of the right fixed rod (26).

4. The automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings according to claim 3, characterized in that, A fixing plate (28) is provided on the upper end of the mounting bracket (11) and between the main cylinder (16) and the stepper motor (15). A sliding groove (29) is provided on the fixing plate (28). A guide rod (30) is connected in the sliding groove (29). The lower end of the guide rod (30) is fixedly connected to the left crossbar (20) and the right crossbar (24).

5. The automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings according to claim 3, characterized in that, A left cylinder (31) is provided on the short side of the rectangular (18) connecting rod (5) near the left clamp (12), and a right cylinder (32) is provided on the short side of the rectangular (18) connecting rod (5) near the right clamp (13).

6. The automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rectangular (18) connecting rod (5) is provided with a reinforcing rib (33) in the middle, and the main cylinder (16) is provided with an induction check valve (34) at the lower end. The induction check valve (34) is connected to the reinforcing rib (33) to control the lifting or lowering of the clamp.

7. The automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The soaking pool (1) is a rectangular (18) soaking pool (1), and the length of the supporting crossbar (2) is longer than the length of the soaking pool (1).

8. The automatic soaking device for virus-free sugarcane seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting block (35) is provided on the sliding rod (9) and at the upper end of the discharge roller (8).