A semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for indoor orchid plants

By employing a perforated base plate, drainage holes, and inclined support plate structure in the orchid cultivation device, combined with temperature and humidity sensors to precisely control the water supply, the problem of poor drainage in orchid cultivation devices has been solved, ensuring healthy plant growth and saving resources.

CN224386291UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23TIBET AUTONOMOUS REGION INST OF PLATEAU BIOLOGY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIBET AUTONOMOUS REGION INST OF PLATEAU BIOLOGY
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Technical Problem

The drainage system of existing orchid cultivation devices is poorly designed, which prevents excess water from being discharged in time, easily causing local water accumulation and affecting the health of plant roots.

Method used

Design a semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids, which uses a hollowed-out base plate and cultivation tubes with drainage holes, combined with an inclined support plate and clamp structure to ensure rapid water drainage, and accurately controls water supply by integrating a soil temperature and humidity detector and an environmental temperature and humidity sensor.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables timely drainage of water from the cultivation tubes of orchids, preventing root rot, saving water and energy, reducing operating costs, and providing a suitable growing environment.

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Abstract

The application discloses a semi-automatic three-dimensional orchid planting device suitable for indoor use and belongs to the field of plant planting devices. Mainly including a planting assembly, one side of the planting assembly is provided with a water conveying assembly, the planting assembly comprises a supporting frame, a horizontally laid and hollow seat plate is fixedly installed on the supporting frame, a planting pipe is placed on the seat plate, a plurality of groups of equidistant drainage holes are formed in the bottom of the planting pipe, the drainage holes can timely drain the moisture in the planting pipe, the semi-automatic three-dimensional orchid planting device suitable for indoor use can effectively control the dryness and humidity of the soil in the planting pipe, create a ventilated and moderately humid growth environment for the root system of the orchid, and effectively avoid the problem of root rot of the plant.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of plant cultivation device technology, specifically a semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use. Background Technology

[0002] Orchids (such as Phalaenopsis and Cymbidium) are a plant species with high ornamental and economic value. Their growth requires a scientific and precise cultivation environment. Orchid cultivation devices are specialized equipment or facilities designed to provide a suitable growing environment for orchids through specific structures and designs.

[0003] Existing orchid cultivation devices have gradually revealed shortcomings in practical applications, failing to meet the growth requirements of orchids. For example, poorly designed drainage systems and low porosity of traditional substrate trays prevent timely drainage of excess water, easily leading to localized waterlogging. Therefore, a semi-automatic, three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use is needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the problem to be solved by this application is: to design a semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use, which can quickly drain excess water from the bottom of the cultivation tube, thereby solving the problem of root rot in plants.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is: a semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use, including a cultivation component, a water supply component provided on one side of the cultivation component, the cultivation component including a support frame, a horizontally laid and hollowed-out seat plate fixedly installed on the support frame, a cultivation tube placed on the seat plate, and a number of equally spaced drainage holes opened at the bottom of the cultivation tube, which can timely drain the water inside the cultivation tube.

[0006] Furthermore, an inclined support plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support frame near the drain hole.

[0007] Furthermore, several sets of clamps are snapped onto the outside of the drainage hole, and the clamps are tightly engaged with the outer wall of the cultivation pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, an arc block is fixedly installed on the support frame near the cultivation tube, and the curvature of one side of the arc block is adapted to the outer ring of the cultivation tube.

[0009] Furthermore, the water supply assembly includes a water tank, on which a vertical liquid guide pipe is fixedly installed, and on which a horizontal liquid guide pipe is fixedly installed. Several sets of bends are fixedly installed on the horizontal liquid guide pipe, which can be distributed above the cultivation pipe. A water pump is fixedly installed inside the water tank, and the water outlet of the water pump is connected to the vertical liquid guide pipe. A nozzle is provided on the horizontal liquid guide pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, an integrated soil temperature and humidity detector and an ambient temperature and humidity sensor are fixedly installed on the transverse liquid guide tube.

[0011] Furthermore, a drain pipe is fixedly installed on the transverse liquid guide pipe, the drain pipe is close to the water tank, and a filter box is fixedly installed on the water tank near the drain pipe, and a filter plate is placed on the filter box.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0013] This application provides a semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use. The device allows for centralized cultivation of plants through cultivation tubes. When irrigation or environmental moisture affects the plant, the water gradually flows to the bottom due to gravity after contacting the plant within the cultivation tubes. The drainage holes in the cultivation tubes can promptly drain excess water to the outside, preventing water accumulation within the tubes and effectively regulating the moisture level of the soil inside. This creates a breathable and moderately humid growing environment for the orchid roots. Finally, the drained water is collected by a tray for centralized treatment or reuse.

[0014] This application provides a semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use. By integrating a soil temperature and humidity detector and an environmental temperature and humidity sensor, the integrated soil temperature and humidity detector and the environmental temperature and humidity sensor are precisely calibrated before use. Key environmental parameter thresholds are preset, and the system automatically triggers the water supply component to start. This module or mode effectively avoids water waste and energy consumption caused by blind humidification, accurately meets the soil humidity requirements of orchids, avoids the risk of diseases caused by excessive air humidity, and significantly reduces operating costs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids applicable to indoor use, as described in this application.

[0017] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the support frame;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water conveyance components;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filter box;

[0020] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of an integrated soil temperature and humidity detector;

[0021] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0022] 10. Cultivation components; 11. Support frame; 12. Seat plate; 13. Support plate; 14. Arc block; 15. Cultivation pipe; 16. Drainage hole; 17. Clamp;

[0023] 20. Water delivery assembly; 21. Water tank; 22. Vertical liquid guide pipe; 23. Horizontal liquid guide pipe; 24. Bend; 25. Sprinkler head; 26. Integrated soil temperature and humidity detector; 27. Ambient temperature and humidity sensor; 28. Drainage pipe; 29. ​​Filter box; 210. Filter plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0026] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this application provides a semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use, including a cultivation component 10 and a water supply component 20 installed on the cultivation component 10. The cultivation component 10 is used for the growth and cultivation of orchids, while the water supply component 20 is used to provide auxiliary spraying for the cultivation component 10 during cultivation, thereby providing precise and efficient water supply and environmental humidity control for the plants cultivated in the cultivation component 10.

[0027] The cultivation component 10 includes a support frame 11, which is a multi-layer frame made of welded metal profiles. At the same time, a horizontally laid and hollowed-out seat plate 12 is fixedly installed on the support frame 11. The spacing between the layers of the seat plate 12 is 60-80cm. This spacing design not only meets the space requirements of orchid plants for light and ventilation, but also avoids the plants between layers from blocking each other or causing diseases due to poor air circulation.

[0028] Furthermore, the base plate 12 has a single-layer load-bearing capacity of ≥50kg, which can stably support the weight of multiple orchid plants and their substrate, providing reliable support for the upper structure. At the same time, a cultivation tube 15 is placed on the base plate 12. The cultivation tube 15 is made of PVC or food-grade plastic, which has the characteristics of being environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and resistant to acid and alkali corrosion, ensuring the healthy growth of plant roots. The inner diameter is 150-250mm, which can provide sufficient space for the roots of orchid plants to spread out, while avoiding the problem of substrate moisture being difficult to control due to excessively large tube diameter.

[0029] The bottom of the cultivation tube 15 has several sets of equidistantly arranged drainage holes 16. The diameter of the drainage holes 16 is 5-8mm. This size can ensure that excess water is drained quickly and prevent the planting substrate from being lost with the water flow, thus ensuring a stable growth environment for the roots of orchid plants.

[0030] Meanwhile, a tray 13 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the support frame 11 near the drain hole 16. The tray 13 is designed with an inclination angle of 15-20° to ensure that the collected water automatically converges to the drain outlet.

[0031] Several sets of clamps 17 are snapped onto the outside of the drainage hole 16. The clamps 17 are tightly engaged with the outer wall of the cultivation tube 15. The circumferential contraction force effectively offsets the outward expansion stress caused by factors such as substrate filling and water gravity, thereby ensuring the stability of the cultivation tube 15 in use.

[0032] An arc block 14 is fixedly installed on the support frame 11 near the cultivation tube 15. The curvature of one side of the arc block 14 is adapted to the outer ring of the cultivation tube 15. Thus, when the cultivation tube 15 is placed on the support frame 11, the arc block 14 can limit the cultivation tube 15 and prevent the cultivation tube 15 from shaking easily when placed.

[0033] The water conveying component 20 includes a water tank 21. A visible water level window and a water level sensor (not shown) are provided on the side wall of the water tank 21, so that it is easy for people to observe the water volume directly. When the water level is lower than the preset value, an automatic water replenishment prompt is issued to ensure the continuous and stable operation of the irrigation system.

[0034] A vertical liquid guide pipe 22 is fixedly installed on the water tank 21, and a horizontal liquid guide pipe 23 is fixedly installed on the vertical liquid guide pipe 22. Several sets of curved pipes 24 are fixedly installed on the horizontal liquid guide pipe 23, which can be distributed above the cultivation tube 15. A water pump (not shown) is fixedly installed inside the water tank 21. The outlet of the water pump is connected to the vertical liquid guide pipe 22, so that the water inside the water tank 21 can be discharged by the vertical liquid guide pipe 22 to each of the horizontal liquid guide pipes 23. The horizontal liquid guide pipes 23 are equipped with nozzles 25, so that the plants on the cultivation tube 15 can be adequately replenished through the nozzles 25. At the same time, this orchid prefers a relatively gentle and even water spray, so the orifice diameter of the nozzle 25 does not need to be too large.

[0035] Furthermore, an integrated soil temperature and humidity detector 26 and an environmental temperature and humidity sensor 27 are fixedly installed on the horizontal liquid guide pipe 23. The water pump inside the water tank 21 has an automatic flow adjustment function, which can adjust the water supply pressure and flow rate according to the cooperation between the environmental temperature and humidity sensor 27 and the integrated soil temperature and humidity detector 26. Before use, the integrated soil temperature and humidity detector 26 and the environmental temperature and humidity sensor 27 are precisely adjusted and key environmental parameter thresholds are preset. When the integrated soil temperature and humidity detector 26 detects that the soil humidity is lower than 70%, and the environmental temperature and humidity sensor 27 detects that the air humidity is greater than 75%, the system automatically triggers the water supply component 20 to start. This module or mode effectively avoids water waste and energy consumption caused by blind humidification, accurately meets the soil humidity requirements of orchid plants, avoids the risk of disease caused by excessive air humidity, and also significantly reduces operating costs.

[0036] Simultaneously, the integrated soil temperature and humidity detector 26 (Top Cloud Agriculture TZS-3X-G) and the environmental temperature and humidity sensor 27 (SensirionSHT30-DIS-B) can be installed in varying quantities depending on the specific situation. To save on usage costs, two sets of integrated soil temperature and humidity detectors 26 and environmental temperature and humidity sensors 27 can be placed at the top and bottom layers of the horizontal liquid guide tube 23.

[0037] A drain pipe 28 is fixedly installed on the horizontal liquid guide pipe 23, and the drain pipe 28 is close to the water tank 21. After the horizontal liquid guide pipe 23 is drawn out by the water pump inside the water tank 21, it will flow back into the water tank 21 through the drain pipe 28, thereby achieving water circulation. This ensures that the water inside the horizontal liquid guide pipe 23 flows fully, and that the added medicine solution inside the water tank 21 is kept uniform, and prevents sedimentation in the water tank 21.

[0038] Meanwhile, a filter box 29 is fixedly installed on the water tank 21 near the drain pipe 28. A filter plate 210 is placed on the filter box 29. When the drain pipe 28 discharges water back into the water tank 21, the water will pass through the filter plate 210, and the recovered water can be filtered again through the filter plate 210.

[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use, characterized in that: The system includes a cultivation component (10), on one side of which a water supply component (20) is provided. The cultivation component (10) includes a support frame (11), on which a horizontally laid and hollowed-out seat plate (12) is fixedly installed. A cultivation tube (15) is placed on the seat plate (12). The bottom of the cultivation tube (15) is provided with several sets of equally spaced drainage holes (16), which can drain the water inside the cultivation tube (15) in a timely manner.

2. The semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inclined support plate (13) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the support frame (11) near the drain hole (16).

3. The semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use according to claim 2, characterized in that: Several sets of clamps (17) are snapped onto the outside of the drainage hole (16), and the clamps (17) are tightly engaged with the outer wall of the cultivation tube (15).

4. The semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use according to claim 2, characterized in that: An arc block (14) is fixedly installed on the support frame (11) near the cultivation tube (15), and the curvature of one side of the arc block (14) is adapted to the outer ring of the cultivation tube (15).

5. The semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply assembly (20) includes a water tank (21), a vertical liquid guide pipe (22) is fixedly installed on the water tank (21), a horizontal liquid guide pipe (23) is fixedly installed on the vertical liquid guide pipe (22), and several sets of bends (24) are fixedly installed on the horizontal liquid guide pipe (23). The horizontal liquid guide pipe (23) can be distributed above the cultivation pipe (15). A water pump is fixedly installed inside the water tank (21), and the water outlet of the water pump in the water tank (21) is connected to the vertical liquid guide pipe (22). A nozzle (25) is provided on the horizontal liquid guide pipe (23).

6. The semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use according to claim 5, characterized in that: An integrated soil temperature and humidity detector (26) and an environmental temperature and humidity sensor (27) are fixedly installed on the transverse liquid guide tube (23).

7. The semi-automatic three-dimensional cultivation device for orchids suitable for indoor use according to claim 5, characterized in that: A drain pipe (28) is fixedly installed on the transverse liquid guide pipe (23). The drain pipe (28) is close to the water tank (21). A filter box (29) is fixedly installed on the water tank (21) near the drain pipe (28). A filter plate (210) is placed on the filter box (29).