A built-in water and fertilizer drip irrigation pipe structure of a strawberry vertical cultivation frame
By incorporating a built-in drip irrigation system and a foldable design, the problem of complex irrigation systems, low space utilization, and bulky structures in vertical strawberry cultivation racks has been solved. This has enabled efficient water and fertilizer management and convenient operation, thereby improving the production efficiency and economic benefits of facility agriculture.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 青海省农业技术推广总站
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing vertical strawberry cultivation rack irrigation system has a complex structure, is difficult to maintain, has low space utilization, is bulky, is inconvenient to move, and the cultivation tray is not fixed stably, which affects the operation efficiency.
A built-in water and fertilizer drip irrigation pipe structure is designed, which adopts a fixed base frame, a flip-up base frame, a fixed column, a flip-up column and a load-bearing bracket, combined with a built-in water distribution network and drip irrigation nozzles to achieve stable water and fertilizer delivery and uniform drip irrigation. The foldable design reduces the space occupied, and hollow square steel is welded to reduce weight and cost.
This technology enables efficient water and fertilizer management in vertical strawberry cultivation, improves space utilization and ease of operation, reduces manufacturing costs, and ensures the stability of the cultivation trays and irrigation efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cultivation device technology, specifically to a built-in water and fertilizer drip irrigation pipe structure for a vertical strawberry cultivation rack. Background Technology
[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of facility agriculture, vertical cultivation technology has been widely applied in strawberry cultivation due to its ability to significantly improve land utilization and increase planting density. Vertical cultivation racks, through the vertical arrangement of multiple cultivation trays, can achieve high-yield cultivation in limited space, making them particularly suitable for greenhouses and polytunnels. However, existing vertical strawberry cultivation systems still have the following technical problems:
[0003] 1. The irrigation system has a complex structure and is difficult to maintain: Traditional vertical cultivation racks often use external drip irrigation pipes, which not only take up space but are also prone to bending and damage due to mechanical folding or movement, affecting the irrigation effect. Some solutions attempt to set up independent irrigation systems on each floor, but the pipe layout is cumbersome and the installation and maintenance costs are high.
[0004] 2. Low space utilization, inconvenient storage and transportation: Most cultivation racks are fixed structures, which cannot be adjusted to meet actual needs, resulting in a large amount of space being occupied when not in use. Although some foldable designs can reduce the size, the structure becomes loose and unstable after folding, and the irrigation system is prone to failure due to deformation during folding.
[0005] 3. Bulky structure and inconvenient to move: To support the multi-layered cultivation trays and irrigation system, existing cultivation racks are usually made of heavy materials, resulting in a large overall weight. This not only increases manufacturing costs but also affects the efficiency of handling and deployment. In addition, external piping further increases the structural burden and is susceptible to external interference.
[0006] 4. Unstable cultivation trays affect operational efficiency: The load-bearing structure of some cultivation racks is not optimized for strawberry cultivation trays, resulting in unstable placement or inconvenient disassembly of the trays. They are prone to slipping, especially during folding or moving, which affects planting and management efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0007] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a built-in water and fertilizer drip irrigation pipe structure for a vertical strawberry cultivation rack, which realizes efficient water and fertilizer management, space optimization and operation convenience for vertical strawberry cultivation, and significantly improves the production efficiency and economic benefits of facility agriculture.
[0008] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve the above objectives is: a built-in water and fertilizer drip irrigation pipe structure for a vertical strawberry cultivation rack, including a fixed base frame, a flipping base frame, a fixed column, a flipping column, a support bracket, and a cultivation tray for strawberry planting.
[0009] The fixed base frame and the flipping base frame are symmetrically hinged. Vertically arranged fixed columns are fixed to both sides of the fixed base frame, and flipping columns are hinged to both sides of the flipping base frame. The support bracket has multiple sets arranged vertically. Two sets of hinge seats are fixed to both sides of the support bracket. The two sets of hinge seats arranged on the same side of the support bracket are respectively hinged to the fixed columns and the flipping columns. A water distribution network is installed at the bottom of the support bracket. Drip irrigation nozzles are evenly installed on the water distribution network and arranged vertically downward. A water supply passage is opened in one set of fixed columns, and a water delivery passage is opened in the support bracket to communicate with the water supply passage. A connecting port for connecting the water supply passage and the water delivery passage is opened on one set of hinge seats of each set of the support bracket. The cultivation tray can be loaded on the fixed base frame, the flipping base frame, and the support bracket.
[0010] Based on the above technical solutions, the following technical solutions are provided to enable the cultivation trays to be stably loaded on the fixed base frame, the flipping base frame, and the supporting bracket.
[0011] The inner sides of the fixed base frame, the flipping base frame, and the load-bearing support are all fixed with multiple sets of parallel load-bearing beams. The fixed base frame, the flipping base frame, and the load-bearing support are all divided into multiple loading frames by the load-bearing beams. The outer edge of the cultivation tray is provided with a wing plate, which is mounted on the loading frame.
[0012] Based on the above technical solutions, in order to ensure that the water distribution network can be stably erected in the support frame and to achieve uniform drip irrigation of strawberry seedlings in the cultivation trays, the following technical solutions are provided.
[0013] The water distribution network includes horizontal and vertical circular pipes that are evenly arranged. The horizontal and vertical circular pipes are perpendicular to each other, and the drip irrigation nozzles are assembled at the connection point of the horizontal and vertical circular pipes.
[0014] Based on the above technical solutions, in order to ensure that the water supply pipeline in the fixed column can effectively supply water to the load-bearing supports of each floor, the following technical solutions are provided.
[0015] The top and bottom of the fixed column are fixed with sealing plates. The top and bottom of one group of fixed columns are respectively connected to water inlet and drain outlet, and sealing caps are screwed onto the water inlet and drain outlet.
[0016] Based on the above technical solutions, the following technical solutions are provided to ensure the structural stability of the vertical cultivation rack in both open and folded states.
[0017] A diagonal brace is fixedly connected between the fixed column and the fixed base frame. Reinforcing rods are hinged to both sides of the flipping base frame. The ends of the reinforcing rods are provided with slots. A locking post A and a locking post B are fixedly connected to the fixed column and the flipping column, respectively. Both locking posts A and B can be nested and locked with the slots.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0019] 1. Drip irrigation provides uniform and efficient water and fertilizer distribution, improving the uniformity of strawberry growth. Through the combined use of water supply channels within the fixed support column, water delivery channels in the supporting frame, and the water distribution network, stable water and fertilizer are delivered from the top to the bottom. Horizontal and vertical circular pipes are evenly arranged above the cultivation trays, with drip irrigation nozzles installed at the connection points to ensure even water and fertilizer coverage for each strawberry seedling, improving irrigation efficiency and reducing waste.
[0020] 2. Foldable structure saves storage and transportation space. The flip-up base and the fixed base are symmetrically hinged, and the flip-up column and the load-bearing bracket are linked to fold, so that the cultivation rack can be quickly switched between open and folded states, which greatly reduces the space occupied. The nested interlocking design of the reinforcing rod and the A / B clamps ensures that the cultivation rack remains structurally stable in both open and folded states, avoids accidental loosening, and facilitates safe handling and storage.
[0021] 3. Balancing lightweight and high strength, reducing manufacturing costs, the fixed base frame, flip base frame, columns and load-bearing supports are all welded with hollow square steel, which ensures structural strength while reducing overall weight, reducing material and transportation costs. The inner cavity of the square steel is used as a water supply channel, eliminating the need for additional external pipes, reducing the number of components, simplifying the assembly process, and avoiding the risk of damage to exposed pipes.
[0022] 4. The cultivation tray is stable and easy to operate. The fixed base frame, flipping base frame and bearing support are all equipped with multiple sets of parallel bearing beams to form a regular loading frame. They fit tightly with the wing plates of the cultivation tray to ensure that the tray is placed stably and to prevent slippage. In the folded state, the tilted bearing support can still maintain balance through the hinge seat to prevent the cultivation tray from shifting or falling, and to facilitate quick restoration of the planting state. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 A detailed schematic diagram of the support structure;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cultivation tray structure;
[0026] Figure 4 Internal detail diagram of the assembly of the fixed column and the load-bearing bracket;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcing rod.
[0028] In the diagram: 11 Fixed base frame, 111 Diagonal brace, 12 Flip-over base frame, 121 Reinforcing rod, 1211 Slot, 13 Fixed column, 131 Water supply passage, 132 Sealing plate, 133 Water inlet, 134 Drain outlet, 135 Sealing cover, 136 Column A, 14 Flip-over column, 141 Column B, 15 Bearing bracket, 151 Hinge seat, 1511 Connecting port, 152 Water distribution network, 1521 Drip irrigation nozzle, 1522 Horizontal round pipe, 1523 Longitudinal round pipe, 153 Water conveyance passage, 16 Bearing beam, 161 Loading frame, 17 Support leg, 2 Cultivation tray, 21 Wing plate. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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.
[0030] Please see Figure 1-5 A strawberry vertical cultivation rack with built-in water and fertilizer drip irrigation pipe structure includes a fixed base frame 11, a flipping base frame 12, a fixed column 13, a flipping column 14, a support bracket 15, and a cultivation tray 2 for strawberry planting.
[0031] The fixed base frame 11 and the tilting base frame 12 are symmetrically hinged. Vertically arranged fixed columns 13 are fixed to both sides of the fixed base frame 11, and tilting columns 14 are hinged to both sides of the tilting base frame 12. The support bracket 15 has multiple sets arranged vertically. Two sets of hinge seats 151 are fixed to both sides of the support bracket 15. The two sets of hinge seats 151 located on the same side of the support bracket 15 are hinged to the fixed columns 13 and the tilting columns 14, respectively. A water distribution network 15 is installed at the bottom of the support bracket 15. 2. The water distribution network 152 is uniformly equipped with vertically downward-arranged drip irrigation nozzles 1521. A set of fixed columns 13 has a water supply passage 131, and a support bracket 15 has a water delivery passage 153 that is connected to the water supply passage 131. A set of hinge seats 151 of each support bracket 15 has a connecting port 1511 for connecting the water supply passage 131 and the water delivery passage 153. The fixed base frame 11, the flipping base frame 12, and the support bracket 15 can all be equipped with cultivation trays 2.
[0032] When the rotating base frame 12 is rotated to be flush with the fixed base frame 11 and erected on a horizontal ground, the entire cultivation frame is in an open position for planting and cultivating strawberry seedlings. At this time, the rotating column 14 is rotated to a vertical position, and the supporting supports 15 mounted on the fixed column 13 and the rotating column 14 are all in a horizontal position. The cultivation trays 2 are loaded onto the fixed base frame 11, the rotating base frame 12, and the remaining supporting supports 15 except for the top layer, which can ensure the stable planting and growth of strawberry seedlings. At this time, the water distribution network 152 located above each cultivation tray 2 can drip irrigate the strawberry seedlings planted in the cultivation trays 2 below through the drip irrigation nozzles 1521.
[0033] Water in each layer of the support frame 15 and the water distribution network 152 can be effectively supplied through the water supply passage 131 set in the fixed column 13, so as to effectively drip irrigate the strawberry seedlings planted in each layer of the cultivation tray 2.
[0034] When the flipping base 12 flips to the vertical position, the flipping column 14 makes a corresponding flipping posture under the constraint of the fixed column 13 and the bearing support 15. At this time, each layer of bearing support 15 is folded in an inclined posture, which can effectively reduce the space occupied by the vertical cultivation rack and facilitate its storage or transportation.
[0035] It should also be noted that the fixed base frame 11, the flipping base frame 12, the fixed column 13, the flipping column 14, and the load-bearing bracket 15 are all assembled and welded from square steel. While ensuring structural strength, they can limit the overall weight of the vertical cultivation rack as much as possible. At the same time, its hollow internal design can form water flow channels such as water supply channel 131 and water conveyance channel 153.
[0036] In addition to adding water, water-soluble fertilizers or liquid fertilizers dissolved in water can also be added to the water supply channel 131 and water transmission channel 153 to ensure the normal growth of strawberry seedlings.
[0037] To ensure that the cultivation tray 2 can be stably loaded on the fixed base frame 11, the flipping base frame 12, and the supporting bracket 15, the following technical solution is provided.
[0038] Multiple sets of parallel load-bearing beams 16 are fixed to the inner sides of the fixed base frame 11, the flipping base frame 12, and the load-bearing support 15. The fixed base frame 11, the flipping base frame 12, and the load-bearing support 15 are all divided into multiple loading frames 161 by the load-bearing beams 16. The outer edge of the cultivation tray 2 is provided with a wing plate 21, which is mounted on the loading frame 161.
[0039] No load-bearing crossbeam 16 is provided at the connection between the fixed base frame 11 and the flipping base frame 12. When the fixed base frame 11 and the flipping base frame 12 are arranged at the same level, they can be assembled into a complete loading frame 161. The wing plate 21 provided on the cultivation tray 2 can be stably erected on the upper surface of the loading frame 161.
[0040] The load-bearing beam 16 is also made of square steel and welded. For the load-bearing support 15, the inner cavity of the square steel that supports the load-bearing beam 16 is also set as a water supply pipeline to ensure that the water flow can be stably distributed in each water distribution network 152.
[0041] To ensure that the water distribution network 152 can be stably erected in the support bracket 15 and to achieve uniform drip irrigation of strawberry seedlings in the cultivation tray 2, the following technical solution is provided.
[0042] The water distribution network 152 includes horizontal circular pipes 1522 and vertical circular pipes 1523 that are evenly distributed. The horizontal circular pipes 1522 and the vertical circular pipes 1523 are vertically distributed. The drip irrigation nozzles 1521 are assembled at the connection point of the horizontal circular pipes 1522 and the vertical circular pipes 1523.
[0043] The evenly arranged transverse circular pipes 1522 and longitudinal circular pipes 1523 are all connected to each loading frame 161, and the ends of the transverse circular pipes 1522 and longitudinal circular pipes 1523 are linked with the inner cavity of the square steel, thereby realizing the connection between the water distribution network 152 and the delivery pipeline. The drip irrigation nozzles 1521 assembled at the connection nodes can achieve the even distribution of the drip irrigation nozzles 1521, thereby realizing the even drip irrigation of the strawberry seedlings planted in the cultivation tray 2 below.
[0044] To ensure that the water supply pipeline in the fixed column 13 can effectively supply water to the load-bearing supports 15 of each floor, the following technical solution is provided.
[0045] The top and bottom of the fixed column 13 are both fixed with sealing plates 132. The top and bottom of one set of fixed columns 13 are respectively connected to water inlet 133 and drain outlet 134. Sealing caps 135 are screwed onto the water inlet 133 and drain outlet 134.
[0046] By installing a sealing plate 132 at the port of the fixed column 13 made of square steel, leakage of water into the water supply passage 131 can be prevented. During drip irrigation, by removing the sealing cap 135 on the water inlet 133 and connecting it to the water source, the strawberry seedlings planted in each layer of cultivation tray 2 can be evenly drip-irrigated under the pressure of the booster pump through the water supply passage 131, the connecting port 1511, the conveying passage, the water distribution network 152, and the drip irrigation nozzles 1521.
[0047] When the vertical cultivation rack is folded for storage or transportation, the sealing cap 135 on the drain outlet 134 can be removed to drain the remaining water.
[0048] To ensure the structural stability of the vertical cultivation rack in both open and folded positions, the following technical solutions are provided.
[0049] A diagonal brace 111 is fixedly connected between the fixed column 13 and the fixed base frame 11. Both sides of the flip base frame 12 are hinged with reinforcing rods 121. The end of the reinforcing rod 121 is provided with a slot 1211. The fixed column 13 and the flip column 14 are respectively fixed with a locking post A136 and a locking post B141. Both the locking post A136 and the locking post B141 can be nested and locked with the slot 1211.
[0050] The diagonal brace 111 ensures the structural stability of the connection between the fixed column 13 and the fixed base frame 11. When the flip base frame 12 is in the open position, the slot 1211 on the reinforcing rod 121 is nested and engaged with the locking post B141 on the flip column 14, thereby positioning the flip column 14 and the flip base frame 12 to ensure their structural strength. When the flip base frame 12 is in the folded position, the slot 1211 on the reinforcing rod 121 can be nested and engaged with the locking post B141 on the fixed column 13, so that the fixed column 13 can effectively position the flip base frame 12 to ensure the structural stability in the folded position.
[0051] Support feet 17 are fixed to the bottom of both the flip-up base frame 12 and the fixed base frame 11, which can ensure that the vertical cultivation rack is stably supported on the horizontal ground when it is in the open position.
[0052] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention 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 invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0053] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A built-in drip irrigation pipe structure for a vertical strawberry cultivation rack, characterized in that: It includes a fixed base frame (11), a flipping base frame (12), a fixed column (13), a flipping column (14), a support bracket (15), and a cultivation tray (2) for strawberry planting. The fixed base frame (11) and the flip base frame (12) are symmetrically hinged. Vertically arranged fixed columns (13) are fixed to both sides of the fixed base frame (11). Flip columns (14) are hinged to both sides of the flip base frame (12). The bearing support (15) has multiple sets arranged vertically. Two sets of hinge seats (151) are fixed to both sides of the bearing support (15). The two sets of hinge seats (151) arranged on the same side of the bearing support (15) are hinged to the fixed columns (13) and the flip columns (14), respectively. A water distribution network (152) is installed at the bottom of the bearing support (15). The water distribution network (152) is uniformly equipped with vertically downward-arranged drip irrigation nozzles (1521). A water supply passage (131) is opened in one set of fixed columns (13). A water conveyance passage (153) is opened in the support bracket (15) to maintain communication with the water supply passage (131). A communication port (1511) for connecting the water supply passage (131) and the water conveyance passage (153) is opened on one set of hinge seats (151) of each set of support brackets (15). The cultivation tray (2) can be loaded on the fixed base frame (11), the flip base frame (12), and the support bracket (15).
2. The built-in drip irrigation pipe structure for a vertical strawberry cultivation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sides of the fixed base frame (11), the flipping base frame (12), and the bearing support (15) are all fixed with multiple sets of parallel bearing beams (16). The fixed base frame (11), the flipping base frame (12), and the bearing support (15) are all divided into multiple loading frames (161) by the bearing beams (16). The outer edge of the cultivation tray (2) is provided with a wing plate (21), and the wing plate (21) is mounted on the loading frame (161).
3. The built-in drip irrigation pipe structure for a vertical strawberry cultivation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water distribution network (152) includes horizontal circular pipes (1522) and vertical circular pipes (1523) that are evenly arranged. The horizontal circular pipes (1522) and the vertical circular pipes (1523) are vertically distributed. The drip irrigation nozzles (1521) are assembled at the connection point of the horizontal circular pipes (1522) and the vertical circular pipes (1523).
4. The built-in drip irrigation pipe structure for a vertical strawberry cultivation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the fixed column (13) are fixed with sealing plates (132), and the top and bottom of one set of fixed columns (13) are respectively connected to water inlet (133) and drain outlet (134), and sealing caps (135) are screwed onto the water inlet (133) and drain outlet (134).
5. The built-in drip irrigation pipe structure for a vertical strawberry cultivation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A diagonal brace (111) is fixed between the fixed column (13) and the fixed base frame (11). A reinforcing rod (121) is hinged to both sides of the flip base frame (12). A slot (1211) is provided at the end of the reinforcing rod (121). A locking post A (136) and a locking post B (141) are fixed to the fixed column (13) and the flip column (14), respectively. Both the locking post A (136) and the locking post B (141) can be nested and locked with the slot (1211).