Seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a seedling raising device for agricultural legume planting, comprising a support frame and seedling cups, a plurality of through holes are arranged on the support frame in intervals, the through holes penetrate the support frame along the up-down direction, and the seedling cups are arranged one by one in the through holes, the top end of the seedling cup is overlapped with the top end of the through hole, and the bottom end of the seedling cup is located inside the through hole, wherein a plurality of drainage holes are arranged at the bottom end of the seedling cup. Through the above technical scheme, the seedling raising device for agricultural legume planting is convenient for taking out seedlings and avoids damaging the seedlings, which is beneficial to improve the survival rate of the seedlings.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of seedling equipment technology, specifically to a seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in order to improve seedling efficiency and facilitate centralized management, the cultivation of legume (such as common bean) seedlings is generally carried out in seedling trays. This method integrates multiple seedling holes into one tray, which can cultivate a large number of seedlings in a limited space.

[0003] However, the holes in existing seedling trays are usually densely arranged and fixedly connected to the tray body. This makes it difficult for operators to find a suitable point of force when removing seedlings after the seedlings have been cultivated, which can easily cause the seedlings to be squeezed. In addition, the roots of legume seedlings will become tightly bound to the substrate in the holes during growth, and some roots may extend through the drainage holes at the bottom of the holes and become entangled with each other. When the seedlings are forcibly removed from the fixed holes, it is very easy to cause the roots to break, which reduces the survival rate of the seedlings. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation, which facilitates the removal of seedlings and avoids damage to the seedlings, thereby improving the survival rate of the seedlings.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation, including a support frame and seedling cups. The support frame has multiple through holes spaced apart, which penetrate the support frame in a vertical direction. Each seedling cup is placed in a corresponding position within a through hole. The top of each seedling cup overlaps the top of a through hole, and the bottom of each seedling cup is located inside a through hole. The bottom of each seedling cup has multiple drainage holes.

[0006] Optionally, the bottom of the seedling cup is located at 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the depth of the through hole.

[0007] Optionally, the seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation also includes a base, the base having a receiving cavity, and the outer periphery of the support frame having at least a pair of lugs, the support frame being connected to the receiving cavity via the lugs, the lugs extending out of the side wall of the base.

[0008] Optionally, the base is constructed as a rectangular structure, and the support frame is constructed as a circular structure.

[0009] Optionally, the outer periphery of the support frame is provided with two pairs of ear handles, and the two pairs of ear handles are spaced apart along the height direction of the support frame; the base has a first side plate opposite to each other and another second side plate opposite to each other, the length of the first side plate is greater than the length of the second side plate, one pair of the two pairs of ear handles overlaps on the first side plate, and the other pair is located between the two second side plates, and is spaced apart from the corresponding second side plates respectively.

[0010] Optionally, the upper surface of the support frame is provided with an annular retaining edge, the annular retaining edge is arranged coaxially with the support frame, and the through hole is located inside the annular retaining edge.

[0011] Optionally, the seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation further includes a cover, which is placed on the support frame and is adapted to the annular retaining edge, wherein the cover is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes at intervals.

[0012] Optionally, the cover is constructed as an arched structure.

[0013] Optionally, multiple support frames are provided, and each support frame has an annular groove on its bottom surface. The annular groove is engaged with the annular edge to allow the multiple support frames to be arranged in layers. A preset gap is provided between adjacent support frames, and the cover is placed on the uppermost support frame.

[0014] Optionally, the seedling cup is made of silicone.

[0015] Through the above technical solution, in the seedling raising device for agricultural legume planting disclosed herein, the through holes of the seedling cup and the support frame are separable structures. When taking seedlings, the operator only needs to directly remove the seedling cup as a whole, avoiding the squeezing of the seedling stems and leaves, and significantly reducing the risk of physical damage. Since the bottom of the seedling cup is located inside the through hole and has drainage holes, excess water can be quickly discharged, avoiding water accumulation that could lead to root hypoxia and rot. In addition, the bottom of the seedling cup is located inside the through hole, which provides stable support for the seedling cup while allowing air to circulate at the bottom of the cup. This promotes root growth towards the bottom of the cup and natural pruning, preventing the formation of coiled roots and cultivating a stronger root structure. At the same time, the side walls of two adjacent through holes form a barrier, reducing the risk of seedling roots entangled with each other and facilitating subsequent seedling removal.

[0016] Furthermore, the support frame and seedling cups of this application are separate, so when some seedling cups are damaged, only individual seedling cups need to be replaced, without the need for the whole thing to be scrapped, which significantly reduces maintenance costs. In addition, the spacing of the through holes can be adjusted according to the growth characteristics of different bean varieties, which is highly flexible.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the support frame and base provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the support frame provided in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support frame; 11. Through hole; 12. Ear handle; 13. Annular retaining edge; 14. Annular groove; 2. Seedling cup; 3. Base; 31. Receiving cavity; 32. First side plate; 33. Second side plate; 4. Cover; 41. Ventilation hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0024] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" generally refer to the relative positions of the corresponding components in the direction of gravity when they are in use, and "inner" and "outer" refer to their relative contours to the corresponding components themselves. Furthermore, in the following description, when referring to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise explained, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The above definitions are for explanation and illustration only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure.

[0025] According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an agricultural bean seedling raising device is provided, including a support frame 1 and seedling cups 2. The support frame 1 is provided with a plurality of through holes 11 at intervals. The through holes 11 penetrate the support frame 1 in the vertical direction. Seedling cups 2 are provided in the through holes 11 one by one. The top of the seedling cup 2 overlaps the top of the through hole 11, and the bottom of the seedling cup 2 is located inside the through hole 11. The bottom of the seedling cup 2 is provided with a plurality of drainage holes.

[0026] Through the above technical solution, in the seedling raising device for agricultural legume planting disclosed herein, the seedling cup 2 and the through hole 11 of the support frame 1 are separable structures. When taking seedlings, the operator only needs to take out the seedling cup 2 as a whole, avoiding the squeezing of the seedling stems and leaves, and significantly reducing the risk of physical damage. Since the bottom of the seedling cup 2 is located inside the through hole 11 and has a drainage hole, excess water can be quickly discharged, avoiding water accumulation that could lead to root hypoxia and rot. In addition, the bottom of the seedling cup 2 is located inside the through hole 11. While the through hole 11 provides stable support for the seedling cup 2, its internal space allows air to circulate at the bottom of the cup. This promotes root growth towards the bottom of the cup and natural pruning, avoiding the formation of coiled roots and cultivating a stronger root structure. At the same time, the side walls of two adjacent through holes 11 form a barrier, reducing the risk of seedling roots entangled with each other and facilitating subsequent seedling removal.

[0027] Furthermore, the separation of the support frame 1 and the seedling cup 2 in this application means that when some seedling cups 2 are damaged, only a single seedling cup 2 needs to be replaced, without the need for the entire cup to be scrapped, which significantly reduces maintenance costs. In addition, the spacing of the through holes 11 can be adjusted according to the growth characteristics of different bean varieties, which provides high flexibility.

[0028] According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, referring to Figure 1 As shown, the bottom of the seedling cup 2 is located at 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the depth of the through hole 11. This setting avoids the bottom of the seedling cup 2 being too shallow, ensuring that the seedling roots have enough room to grow, and also avoids the bottom of the seedling cup 2 being too deep, ensuring good drainage and providing a suitable environment for seedling growth.

[0029] According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation may further include a base 3, which has a receiving cavity 31. At least one pair of lugs 12 are provided on the outer periphery of the support frame 1. The support frame 1 is attached to the receiving cavity 31 via the lugs 12, which extend from the side wall of the base 3. In the above technical solution, the receiving cavity 31 of the base 3 is used to collect water drained from the seedling cups 2, preventing water from flowing directly onto the ground and maintaining a clean seedling environment. The lugs 12 on the outer periphery of the support frame 1 allow the support frame 1 to be stably attached to the base 3. By having the lugs 12 extend from the side wall of the base 3, it is convenient for operators to move and transport the entire seedling raising device, improving operational convenience.

[0030] According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, referring to Figure 2 As shown, the base 3 can be constructed as a rectangular structure, and the support frame 1 can be constructed as a circular structure. The rectangular base 3 is more stable when placed, provides a larger support area, and is less prone to tipping over; the circular support frame 1 has no sharp edges, making it less likely to cause injury to operators during handling and use.

[0031] According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the outer periphery of the support frame 1 is provided with two pairs of lugs 12, which are spaced apart along the height direction of the support frame 1. The base 3 has opposing first side plates 32 and opposing second side plates 33. The length of the first side plate 32 is greater than the length of the second side plate 33. One pair of lugs 12 overlaps the first side plate 32, and the other pair is located between the two second side plates 33, with a gap between each pair and the corresponding second side plate 33. With the above arrangement, any pair of lugs 12 can be selectively overlapped on the base 3. Since the two pairs of lugs 12 are spaced apart along the height direction of the support frame 1, the distance between the support frame 1 and the base 3 can be adjusted by adjusting the lugs 12, thereby adjusting the distance between the seedling cup 2 and the bottom of the base 3 to adapt to the drainage needs of different bean seedlings at different growth stages.

[0032] In this disclosure, during the initial stage of seedling cultivation, a pair of ear handles 12 on the support frame 1 that are away from the base 3 can be attached to the base 3, so that the support frame 1 and the seedling cup 2 can be located inside the base 3, reducing the overall height; while in the middle and later stages of seedling cultivation, when the seedling roots grow deeper, a pair of ear handles 12 on the support frame 1 that are close to the base 3 can be attached to the base 3, increasing the distance between the seedling cup 2 and the base 3, ensuring better drainage.

[0033] According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, referring to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an annular baffle 13 may be provided on the upper surface of the support frame 1. The annular baffle 13 is arranged coaxially with the support frame 1, and the through hole 11 is located inside the annular baffle 13. The aforementioned annular baffle 13 can prevent water from overflowing from the support frame 1. In addition, the annular baffle 13 can play a certain protective role for the seedlings, avoiding squeezing or collision of the seedlings when moving the support frame 1 for seedling transportation.

[0034] According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, referring to Figure 1 As shown, the seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation may further include a cover 4, which is placed over the supporting frame 1 and is adapted to the annular retaining edge 13. The cover 4 has multiple ventilation holes 41 spaced apart. In this technical solution, the cover 4 can maintain the humidity and temperature of the seedling raising environment to a certain extent, providing a more suitable microclimate for seedling growth; the ventilation holes 41 ensure air circulation within the seedling raising environment, preventing the occurrence of pests and diseases due to excessive humidity.

[0035] According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, referring to Figure 1As shown, the cover 4 can be constructed as an arched structure. During the seedling cultivation process, the arched cover 4 can effectively prevent damage to the seedlings caused by accidental collisions or piled-up items. In addition, the arched structure can also make the interior space of the cover 4 more spacious, providing sufficient space for the seedlings to grow and avoiding growth restriction due to insufficient space.

[0036] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, multiple support frames 1 can be configured, each support frame 1 having an annular groove 14 on its bottom surface. The annular groove 14 is engaged with an annular retaining edge 13, allowing the multiple support frames 1 to be arranged in layers. A preset gap is provided between adjacent support frames 1, and a cover 4 is placed over the uppermost support frame 1. In the above technical solution, the layered arrangement of multiple support frames 1 fully utilizes vertical space, greatly improving space utilization and making it suitable for large-scale seedling cultivation. The preset gap between adjacent support frames 1 ensures that the seedlings on the lower support frame 1 receive sufficient light and air circulation, which is beneficial to the healthy growth of the seedlings. The preset gap can be set according to the type of seedling, and this disclosure does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0037] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the seedling cup 2 can be made of silicone. Silicone has a certain degree of elasticity, allowing the operator to gently squeeze the seedling cup 2 when removing seedlings, separating the seedling roots from the cup wall and easily removing the seedlings, thus reducing the possibility of root damage. Furthermore, silicone has good corrosion resistance, resisting the erosion of fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals used during seedling cultivation, extending the service life of the seedling cup 2.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The usage process of the seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation disclosed herein is as follows:

[0039] Based on the scale of seedling cultivation and space conditions, determine the number of support frames 1, and arrange multiple support frames 1 in layers by connecting them with the annular groove 14 and the annular retaining edge 13, so that a suitable preset gap is maintained between adjacent support frames 1.

[0040] Place the seedling cup 2 into the through hole 11 of the support frame 1, ensuring that the top of the seedling cup 2 overlaps the top of the through hole 11;

[0041] The support frame 1 is attached to the receiving cavity 31 of the base 3 via the ear handle 12. The appropriate ear handle 12 can be selected according to the seedling stage.

[0042] Sow the bean seeds into the seedling cup 2, add a suitable seedling substrate, water appropriately, cover the top support frame 1 with the cover 4, and make it fit the ring-shaped edge 13. Excess water can be drained through the drainage hole at the bottom of the seedling cup 2 and flow into the receiving cavity 31 of the base 3 to avoid water accumulation that could cause root rot due to lack of oxygen. Water should be added in a timely manner according to the bean variety and growth stage.

[0043] When taking seedlings, since the seedling cup 2 and the support frame 1 are separable structures and the seedling cup 2 is made of silicone, the seedling cup 2 can be taken out as a whole, or the seedling cup 2 can be gently squeezed to separate the seedling roots from the cup wall, and then the seedling can be taken out and transplanted to the planting site or other cultivation containers, which can effectively avoid damage to the seedlings.

[0044] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0045] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. To avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0046] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation, characterized in that, The device includes a support frame (1) and seedling cups (2). The support frame (1) has multiple through holes (11) spaced apart. The through holes (11) penetrate the support frame (1) in the vertical direction. The seedling cups (2) are arranged in the through holes (11) one by one. The top of the seedling cups (2) overlaps the top of the through holes (11), and the bottom of the seedling cups (2) is located inside the through holes (11). The bottom of the seedling cups (2) has multiple drainage holes.

2. The seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the seedling cup (2) is located at 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the depth of the through hole (11).

3. The seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The agricultural bean seedling raising device also includes a base (3), the base (3) is provided with a receiving cavity (31), the outer periphery of the support frame (1) is provided with at least one pair of ear handles (12), the support frame (1) is connected to the receiving cavity (31) through the ear handles (12), and the ear handles (12) extend out of the side wall of the base (3).

4. The seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base (3) is constructed in a rectangular structure, and the support frame (1) is constructed in a circular structure.

5. The seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the support frame (1) is provided with two pairs of ear handles (12), and the two pairs of ear handles (12) are spaced apart along the height direction of the support frame (1); the base (3) has a first side plate (32) and another second side plate (33) with opposite sides. The length of the first side plate (32) is greater than the length of the second side plate (33). One pair of the two pairs of ear handles (12) overlaps on the first side plate (32), and the other pair is located between the two second side plates (33), and is spaced apart from the corresponding second side plates (33).

6. The seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper surface of the support frame (1) is provided with an annular stop (13), the annular stop (13) is coaxially arranged with the support frame (1), and the through hole (11) is located inside the annular stop (13).

7. The seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation according to claim 6, characterized in that, The seedling raising device for agricultural bean planting also includes a cover (4), which is placed on the support frame (1) and is adapted to the annular baffle (13). The cover (4) is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes (41) at intervals.

8. The seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cover (4) is constructed in an arch shape.

9. The seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support frame (1) is configured as a plurality of them. Each support frame (1) has an annular slot (14) on its bottom surface. The annular slot (14) is engaged with the annular baffle (13) so that the plurality of support frames (1) can be arranged in layers. There is a preset gap between adjacent support frames (1). The cover (4) covers the uppermost support frame (1).

10. The seedling raising device for agricultural legume cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The seedling cup (2) is made of silicone.

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