Epimedium breeding greenhouse

By designing a greenhouse for cultivating Epimedium, and using a motor-driven turntable and sprinkler system to achieve automatic irrigation, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual watering in existing technologies has been solved, and irrigation efficiency has been improved.

CN224343914UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12CHONGQING BENYUANGU TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHONGQING BENYUANGU TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

The existing Epimedium cultivation boxes require manual watering, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient.

Method used

An epimedium cultivation greenhouse was designed, comprising a transparent box, a box door, cultivation trays, a turntable, a motor, and a sprinkler system. The turntable is driven by the motor to rotate at a low speed, and the sprinkler system is used to achieve automatic irrigation, which combines a water pump and nozzles to spray water into the cultivation trays.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables convenient and efficient irrigation operations during the cultivation of Epimedium, thereby improving irrigation efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of Epimedium cultivation equipment, and discloses an Epimedium cultivation greenhouse, including: a cultivation box body and a box door; both the box body and the box door are transparent, and the box door has several ventilation holes; cultivation trays, turntables, rotating shafts, and motors; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the upper and lower walls of the box body, and its top extends to the outside of the box body and is connected to a motor fixed to the top of the box body; the turntables are fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft, and multiple turntables are evenly arranged along the axial direction of the rotating shaft; the cultivation trays have a fan-shaped annular structure, and multiple turntables are evenly placed on the same turntable; and a sprinkler irrigation mechanism. The advantages compared to the prior art are: the water pump can deliver water to each water distribution pipe, and then spray it into the cultivation trays through each nozzle, providing convenient and efficient irrigation for the Epimedium in the cultivation trays; and with the drive of the motor, the turntables can rotate at low speed, allowing the nozzles to effectively irrigate the Epimedium in each cultivation tray.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of Epimedium cultivation equipment, specifically to an Epimedium cultivation greenhouse. Background Technology

[0002] Epimedium, a plant belonging to the genus Epimedium in the family Berberidaceae, is mainly distributed in areas south of the Yangtze River. Epimedium not only tonifies kidney yang but also has anti-aging and immunity-boosting effects. Currently, specialized cultivation incubators are frequently used to cultivate Epimedium.

[0003] However, while existing cultivation boxes provide favorable conditions such as temperature and light for Epimedium, the watering process still requires manual labor. It's easy to see that manual watering is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, we propose a greenhouse for cultivating Epimedium. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned technical difficulties and provide a greenhouse for cultivating Epimedium, which allows for more convenient irrigation during the cultivation of Epimedium.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An epimedium cultivation greenhouse includes:

[0008] The incubator has a box body and a door; the box body is open at the front, and the door is fitted to the front of the box body. Both the box body and the door are transparent, and the door has several ventilation holes.

[0009] The cultivation tray, turntable, rotating shaft, and motor are rotatably connected between the upper and lower walls of the box body, and the top end extends to the outside of the box body and is connected to the motor fixed on the top of the box body. The turntable is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft, and multiple turntables are evenly arranged along the axial direction of the rotating shaft. The cultivation tray has a fan-shaped ring structure, and multiple turntables are evenly placed on the same turntable.

[0010] The sprinkler system, located inside the box, is used to spray irrigation onto the Epimedium plants grown in each cultivation tray.

[0011] As an improvement, the turntable has a positioning slot pre-drilled on its top surface. The positioning slot is a fan-shaped ring that matches the shape of the culture tray, and multiple slots are provided for each culture tray. This allows the culture tray to be placed and removed conveniently and stably.

[0012] As an improvement, the sprinkler irrigation mechanism includes a water pump, a water delivery pipe, a water distribution pipe, and nozzles; the water distribution pipe is arranged one-to-one with the turntable and is located above the corresponding turntable. One end of the water distribution pipe is closed, and the other end passes through and is fixed to the side wall of the box body, and then connected to the same water delivery pipe. Multiple nozzles are evenly installed on the water distribution pipe along the axial direction. After the top end of the water delivery pipe is closed, the bottom end is connected to the outlet of the water pump. The water pump is installed and fixed on the side of the box body and is connected to a water source.

[0013] As an improvement, the box body has a square box structure, and each of the bottom corners is equipped with a wheel. This allows the new device to be easily pushed and moved.

[0014] It is worth mentioning that the motor and water pump in this technical solution are existing devices that are common knowledge, and their use and control methods are existing technologies.

[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0016] 1. When this new type of equipment is in use, the water pump can deliver water to each water distribution pipe, and then spray it into the cultivation tray through each nozzle, so as to carry out convenient and efficient irrigation of the Epimedium in the cultivation tray; and with the drive of the motor, after the turntable is driven to rotate at low speed, the nozzle can effectively irrigate the Epimedium in each cultivation tray.

[0017] 2. Each of the culture trays in this new type can be placed stably and can also be easily removed. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is the utility model Figure 1 A partial structural diagram.

[0020] Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 Partial structural diagram Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 3 A structural diagram from another perspective.

[0022] Figure 5 This is the utility model Figure 2 Partial structural diagram Figure 2 .

[0023] As shown in the figure: 1. Box body; 2. Box door; 3. Incubation tray; 4. Turntable; 5. Rotating shaft; 6. Motor; 7. Positioning slot; 8. Water pump; 9. Water supply pipe; 10. Water distribution pipe; 11. Nozzle; 12. Walking wheel; 13. Ventilation hole; 14. Handle; 15. Rib plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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 of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Additionally, the term "comprising" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] An epimedium cultivation greenhouse includes:

[0027] The incubator has a box body 1 and a box door 2; after the front of the box body 1 is opened, the box door 2 is set on the front of the box body 1. The left side of the box door 2 is hinged to the left side wall of the box body 1, and the right side is fixed to the right side wall of the box body 1 by a buckle. Both the box body 1 and the box door 2 are transparent, and the box door 2 has several ventilation holes 13. The box body 1 has a square box structure, and each corner of the bottom is also equipped with a walking wheel 12.

[0028] The package includes a cultivation tray 3, a turntable 4, a rotating shaft 5, and a motor 6. The rotating shaft 5 is rotatably connected between the upper and lower walls of the housing 1, and its top extends to the outside of the housing 1 and is driven by the motor 6, which is installed and fixed on the top of the housing 1. The turntable 4 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft 5, and four are evenly arranged along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 5 (the inner wall of the turntable 4 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 5 by ribs 15, and five ribs 15 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the rotating shaft 5). The cultivation tray 3 has a fan-shaped ring structure, and four are evenly placed on the same turntable 4. The top surface of the turntable 4 is a circular disc with a reserved positioning groove 7. The positioning groove 7 is a fan-shaped ring that matches the shape of the cultivation tray 3, and four are provided corresponding to the cultivation tray 3. Handles 14 are fixed on the top surfaces of the two inclined sides of the cultivation tray 3 for easier handling of the cultivation tray 3.

[0029] The sprinkler irrigation mechanism includes a water pump 8, a water supply pipe 9, a water distribution pipe 10, and nozzles 11. The water distribution pipe 10 is arranged one-to-one with the turntable 4 and is located above the corresponding turntable 4. One end of the water distribution pipe 10 is closed, and the other end passes through and is fixed to the side wall of the box 1, and then connects to the same water supply pipe 9. Three nozzles 11 are evenly installed on the water distribution pipe 10 along the axial direction. After the top end of the water supply pipe 9 is closed, the bottom end is connected to the outlet of the water pump 8. The water pump 8 is installed and fixed on the side of the box 1.

[0030] In the specific implementation of this embodiment:

[0031] The incubation box should be placed in a dimly lit area, with the entire interior serving as the cultivation chamber. Epimedium is cultivated in each cultivation trough on the cultivation tray 3. Once the cultivation tray 3 is full of Epimedium, it is placed in its corresponding positioning slot 7. After closing the box door 2, Epimedium can be cultivated normally within the cultivation chamber. Ventilation holes 13 are used for air exchange between the inside and outside of the incubation box. When the motor 6 drives each turntable 4 to rotate at a low speed, each cultivation tray 3 rotates accordingly, ensuring that the Epimedium in each cultivation tray 3 receives even direct sunlight. After starting the water pump 8, each nozzle 11 irrigates the Epimedium in each cultivation tray 3.

[0032] It is easy to understand that an air heater (an existing device known to the public) can also be installed on the wall of the chamber 1, which can effectively control the temperature inside the incubator.

[0033] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A greenhouse for cultivating Epimedium, characterized in that, include: The incubator has a box body (1) and a box door (2); after the front of the box body (1) is opened, the box door (2) is set in the front of the box body (1). Both the box body (1) and the box door (2) are transparent, and the box door (2) has several ventilation holes (13). The cultivation tray (3), turntable (4), rotating shaft (5) and motor (6); the rotating shaft (5) is rotatably connected between the upper and lower walls of the box (1), and the top end extends to the outside of the box (1) and is driven by the motor (6) installed and fixed on the top of the box (1). The turntable (4) is fixedly sleeved on the rotating shaft (5), and multiple turntables are evenly arranged along the axial direction of the rotating shaft (5). The cultivation tray (3) has a fan-shaped ring structure, and multiple turntables are evenly placed on the same turntable (4). The sprinkler system is located inside the box (1) and is used to spray water onto the Epimedium planted in each cultivation tray (3).

2. The Epimedium cultivation greenhouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable (4) is a structure with a positioning groove (7) reserved on the top surface of the disc. The positioning groove (7) is a fan-shaped ring that matches the shape of the cultivation disc (3), and multiple grooves are provided for the cultivation disc (3).

3. The Epimedium cultivation greenhouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cultivation tray (3) has handles (14) fixed on the top surfaces of its two inclined sides.

4. The Epimedium cultivation greenhouse according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the turntable (4) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (5) by ribs (15), and multiple ribs (15) are evenly arranged along the circumference of the rotating shaft (5).

5. The Epimedium cultivation greenhouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sprinkler system includes a water pump (8), a water delivery pipe (9), a water distribution pipe (10), and nozzles (11). The water distribution pipe (10) is set one-to-one with the turntable (4) and is located above the corresponding turntable (4). One end of the water distribution pipe (10) is closed, and the other end passes through and is fixed to the side wall of the box (1) and then connected to the same water delivery pipe (9). Multiple nozzles (11) are evenly installed on the water distribution pipe (10) along the axial direction. After the top of the water delivery pipe (9) is closed, the bottom end is connected to the outlet of the water pump (8). The water pump (8) is installed and fixed on the side of the box (1).

6. The Epimedium cultivation greenhouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box (1) is a square box structure, and each corner of the bottom is equipped with a walking wheel (12).