A filter tray structure for a seed soaking device

By dividing the seed soaking tray into an inner filter basket layer and an outer turbulence layer, and combining it with a motor drive and a guide plate design, the problem of uneven seed soaking and over-soaking in existing seed soaking devices is solved, achieving uniform seed soaking and rapid filtration, thus improving the efficiency and quality of seed soaking.

CN224419322UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30QINGDAO AGRI UNIV

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO AGRI UNIV
Filing Date
2025-07-03
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Abstract

This utility model provides a water-filtering tray structure for a seed soaking device, belonging to the field of agricultural planting technology. The water-filtering tray structure includes a seed soaking tray inside the seed soaking device chamber. The bottom of the seed soaking tray is fixedly connected to the output shaft of a motor for rotating the tray. The seed soaking tray includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is a filter basket layer, and the outer layer is a turbulence layer. The turbulence layer is movably connected to the filter basket layer via a shaft connection assembly. The shaft connection assembly includes a filter basket sleeve shaft, inside which is an electric push rod for lifting the filter basket away from the soaking area. A gap is provided between the turbulence layer and the filter basket layer. Multiple sets of guide plates are equidistantly arranged on the inner wall of the turbulence layer. A fixed baffle is provided at the top edge of the filter basket layer to fix its position. This utility model can solve the problem of over-soaking caused by the inability to separate seeds from the soaking water in time.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of agricultural planting technology, and specifically relates to a water filter tray structure for a seed soaking device. Background Technology

[0002] In agricultural planting, seed soaking is a crucial step in improving seed germination quality, profoundly impacting crop yield and quality. Seed soaking refers to the method of immersing seeds in water or various solutions. Crops such as rice and cotton require seed soaking before sowing, and other crops also use this technique when necessary. The tray structure of the seed soaking device directly affects the soaking effect and efficiency. Existing seed soaking devices mostly have a single-structure tray where seeds are placed and soaked in water. After soaking for a certain period, water is drained manually or mechanically. This structure has significant drawbacks: firstly, during soaking, insufficient water flow agitation prevents seeds from fully and evenly contacting the water, leading to some seeds not being adequately soaked, affecting germination rate and seedling growth quality; secondly, manual recording of soaking time is required for timely removal, otherwise over-soaking is likely, making the operation cumbersome, and failure to remove seeds promptly may cause them to rot due to prolonged soaking. Therefore, considering the above, the existing tray structure of seed soaking devices suffers from the problem of failing to separate seeds from the soaking water in a timely manner, leading to over-soaking. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a water filter tray structure for a seed soaking device, which can solve the problem of over-soaking caused by the inability to separate seeds from the soaking water in time.

[0004] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] This utility model provides a water filtration tray structure for a seed soaking device, including a seed soaking tray inside the seed soaking device chamber. The bottom of the seed soaking tray is fixedly connected to the output shaft of a motor for driving the seed soaking tray to rotate. The seed soaking tray includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is a filter basket layer, and the outer layer is a turbulence layer. The turbulence layer is movably connected to the filter basket layer through a shaft connection assembly. The shaft connection assembly includes a filter basket sleeve shaft, and an electric push rod is provided inside the filter basket sleeve shaft for driving the filter basket to rise away from the water immersion area. A gap is provided between the turbulence layer and the filter basket layer. Multiple sets of guide plates are equidistantly arranged on the inner wall of the turbulence layer. A fixed baffle is provided at the top edge of the filter basket layer for fixing the position of the filter basket layer.

[0006] The technical advantages of the filter tray structure in this seed soaking device are as follows: The seed soaking tray is designed with an inner filter basket layer and an outer turbulence layer, which are movably connected by a shaft connection assembly. Combined with an electric push rod that drives the filter basket to rise, this solves the problem of existing seed soaking devices failing to achieve efficient seed soaking and convenient separation. The filter basket layer can hold seeds, and the tray rotates via a motor. The guide plates on the inner wall of the turbulence layer enhance water flow turbulence, making seed soaking more uniform. The electric push rod controls the filter basket to rise away from the soaking area, achieving rapid filtration and preventing seeds from rotting due to prolonged soaking, thus improving soaking efficiency and quality. Fixed baffles ensure the stability of the filter basket layer, preventing shaking during operation from affecting the soaking and filtration effects.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the filter tray structure of the seed soaking device of this utility model can be further improved as follows:

[0008] The filter basket layer has uniformly distributed mesh holes on its surface, with the mesh holes being strip-shaped and rhomboid in shape.

[0009] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improved scheme are as follows: The surface of the filter basket layer is equipped with striped and diamond-shaped mesh openings. Compared to a single-shaped mesh, this optimizes the contact area between seeds and water and the flow of water while ensuring effective filtration. The striped mesh openings facilitate rapid water drainage, while the diamond-shaped mesh openings prevent seeds from getting stuck or falling off during rotation and filtration, ensuring that seeds are fully in contact with water during soaking and draining smoothly during filtration. This further helps achieve the goals of uniform seed soaking and efficient filtration.

[0010] Furthermore, the shaft connection assembly also includes a bearing seat, which is movably connected to the central shaft at the center of the spoiler layer via a bearing.

[0011] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are as follows: the central shaft seat of the shaft connection assembly is movably connected to the central shaft of the turbulence layer through the bearing, so that the turbulence layer can rotate more smoothly under the drive of the motor, thereby stably exerting the turbulence effect, ensuring that the water flow continuously and evenly disturbs the seeds, enhancing the uniformity of seed soaking, and helping to solve the problem of uneven seed soaking.

[0012] Furthermore, limit blocks are provided on both sides of the bearing seat, and guide slides are provided at corresponding positions on the inner wall of the filter basket sleeve shaft, through which the filter basket sleeve shaft slides in cooperation with the bearing seat.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned improvement scheme are as follows: the limiting blocks on both sides of the shaft seat slide in conjunction with the guide slide on the inner wall of the filter basket sleeve shaft, thereby ensuring the stability and accuracy of the filter basket layer's lifting and lowering movement. This ensures that the filter basket layer can reliably reach the predetermined position during the switching process between seed soaking and water filtration, avoiding any impact on the soaking and filtration effects due to positional deviations.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom fixed end of the electric actuator is fixedly connected to the top end of the shaft seat, and the top output rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top end of the filter basket sleeve shaft.

[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are: the driving force of the electric actuator can be stably and effectively transmitted to the filter basket sleeve shaft, thereby reliably driving the filter basket layer to rise and fall.

[0016] Furthermore, a fixing block is provided on the outer edge of the fixed baffle, and a slot adapted to the fixing block is provided on the inner wall of the seed soaking device chamber.

[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are: preventing the filter basket layer from shifting during tray rotation or filter basket lifting, thus ensuring the safety and reliability of the equipment operation.

[0018] Furthermore, the guide plate is arc-shaped, and its height is 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the height of the turbulence layer. This is used to enhance the turbulence effect of the water flow and make the seeds and water contact more evenly during the soaking process.

[0019] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are as follows: the arc-shaped structure can guide the water flow to form a vortex, so that the water flow is more evenly distributed between the turbulence layer and the filter basket layer, thereby allowing the seeds to come into contact with the water in all directions and evenly, and further improving the quality of seed soaking.

[0020] Furthermore, the difference between the inner diameter of the filter basket sleeve shaft and the outer diameter of the shaft seat is 0.5-1mm, and a wear-resistant sealing ring is provided between the two to prevent water from seeping into the shaft connection assembly during the seed soaking process, while ensuring the smooth sliding of the filter basket sleeve shaft.

[0021] Furthermore, the thickness of the fixed baffle is 8-12mm, and the top of the fixed baffle is provided with a downward-sloping guide surface with an inclination angle of 15°-30°, which facilitates the collection and guidance of residual water droplets on the surface of the filter tray back to the seed soaking area.

[0022] Furthermore, the gap between the turbulence layer and the filter basket layer is 10-15 mm.

[0023] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of the filter tray structure of the seed soaking device provided by this utility model are as follows: the seed soaking tray is designed with an inner filter basket layer and an outer turbulence layer, which are movably connected by a shaft connection assembly. Combined with an electric push rod that drives the filter basket to rise, this solves the problem that existing seed soaking devices struggle to achieve efficient seed soaking and convenient separation. The filter basket layer can hold seeds, and the motor drives the tray to rotate. The guide plates on the inner wall of the turbulence layer enhance water flow turbulence, making seed soaking more uniform. The electric push rod controls the filter basket to rise away from the soaking area, achieving rapid filtration and preventing seeds from rotting due to prolonged soaking, thus improving soaking efficiency and quality. Fixed baffles ensure the stability of the filter basket layer, preventing shaking during operation from affecting the soaking and filtration effects. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the water filter tray structure of a seed soaking device;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle;

[0027] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0028] 10. Seed soaking tray; 11. Filter basket layer; 12. Turbulence layer; 121. Guide plate; 13. Shaft connection assembly; 131. Filter basket sleeve shaft; 1311. Guide slide; 132. Shaft seat; 1321. Bearing; 1322. Limiting block; 133. Wear-resistant sealing ring; 14. Electric actuator; 141. Fixed end; 142. Output rod; 15. Fixed baffle; 151. Fixed block; 152. Guide slope. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown in Figure 2, this utility model provides a water filtration tray structure for a seed soaking device. It includes a seed soaking tray 10 inside the seed soaking device chamber. The bottom of the seed soaking tray is fixedly connected to the output shaft of a motor for rotating the tray. The seed soaking tray includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is a filter basket layer 11, and the outer layer is a turbulence layer 12. The turbulence layer is movably connected to the filter basket layer via a shaft connection assembly 13. The shaft connection assembly includes a filter basket sleeve shaft 131, inside which is an electric push rod 14 for lifting the filter basket away from the soaking area. A gap is provided between the turbulence layer and the filter basket layer. Multiple sets of guide plates 121 are equidistantly arranged on the inner wall of the turbulence layer. A fixed baffle 15 is provided at the top edge of the filter basket layer to fix its position.

[0031] In the above technical solution, the motor and the electric actuator are electrically connected to the controller, which is a programmable logic controller (PLC). The controller is connected to the motor drive module to precisely control the rotation speed of the turbulence layer (adjustable from 30-50 RPM) to achieve uniform seed soaking. The electric actuator is connected to the relay module to drive the filter basket layer to rise and fall at a speed of 10 mm / s. The gap between the top of the limit stroke and the bottom of the seed soaking device cover is 2-5 cm. At this time, the bottom of the filter basket layer is higher than the maximum water level of the turbulence layer. The controller is connected to a timer.

[0032] When in use, when the timer reaches the preset soaking time (e.g., 4 hours), the controller stops the motor and activates the electric push rod to raise the filter basket to a high position, achieving rapid separation of seeds and water and effectively avoiding over-soaking.

[0033] In the above technical solution, the surface of the filter basket layer is uniformly distributed with mesh holes, and the mesh hole shapes are strip and rhombus.

[0034] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the shaft connection assembly also includes a bearing seat 132, which is movably connected to the central shaft at the center of the turbulence layer via a bearing 1321.

[0035] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, limit blocks 1322 are provided on both sides of the shaft seat, and guide slides 1311 are provided at corresponding positions on the inner wall of the filter basket sleeve shaft, and the filter basket sleeve shaft slides with the shaft seat through the guide slides.

[0036] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the bottom fixed end 141 of the electric actuator is fixedly connected to the top end of the shaft seat, and the top output rod 142 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top end of the filter basket sleeve shaft.

[0037] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a fixing block 151 is provided on the outer edge of the fixing baffle, and a slot adapted to the fixing block is opened on the inner wall of the soaking device chamber.

[0038] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the guide plate is arc-shaped, and the height of the guide plate is 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the height of the turbulence layer, which is used to enhance the turbulence effect of the water flow and make the seeds and water contact more evenly during the soaking process.

[0039] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the difference between the inner diameter of the filter basket sleeve shaft and the outer diameter of the shaft seat is 0.5-1mm, and a wear-resistant sealing ring 133 is provided between the two to prevent water from seeping into the shaft connection assembly during the seed soaking process, while ensuring the smooth sliding of the filter basket sleeve shaft.

[0040] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the thickness of the fixed baffle is 8-12mm, and the top of the fixed baffle is provided with a downward inclined guide slope 152 with an inclination angle of 15°-30°, which facilitates the collection and guidance of residual water droplets on the surface of the filter tray back to the seed soaking area.

[0041] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the gap between the turbulence layer and the filter basket layer is 10-15mm.

[0042] When using, add water to the turbulence layer up to the highest water level indicator line, place the seeds in the filter basket layer, set the soaking time parameter through the controller, and after setting the parameter, the controller drives the motor to rotate the turbulence layer, and the guide plate disturbs the water flow to ensure that the seeds are fully soaked in water;

[0043] The following is a specific application example: During the seed soaking process, the controller is set to start the motor every 5 minutes for a constant speed of 10 seconds to enhance the water flow disturbance effect. After the set seed soaking time is reached, the controller stops the motor and raises the filter basket layer. The filter basket layer stops after rising to the highest position; manual intervention is then required, effectively preventing over-soaking of the seeds.

[0044] Specifically, the principle of this invention is as follows: the seed soaking tray is divided into an inner filter basket layer and an outer turbulence layer. The inner layer is used to hold the seeds, and its surface has striped and diamond-shaped mesh holes to ensure effective filtration and seed fixation. The guide plate on the inner wall of the outer layer agitates the water flow when the motor drives the tray to rotate, ensuring that the seeds are in full and even contact with the water during soaking, thus solving the problem of uneven soaking. The electric push rod in the shaft connection assembly can lift the filter basket layer, moving it away from the soaking area for convenient and efficient filtration, avoiding over-soaking of the seeds. Simultaneously, the cooperation of the shaft seat, limiting block, and guide slide ensures stable lifting and lowering of the filter basket layer; the connection between the fixed baffle and the fixed block and the seed soaking device chamber further enhances structural stability and reduces operational shaking. The coordinated action of all components achieves uniform seed soaking, rapid filtration, and stable operation of the device, improving the quality and efficiency of seed soaking.

Claims

1. A filter tray structure for a seed soaking device, comprising a seed soaking tray inside the seed soaking device chamber, wherein the bottom of the seed soaking tray is fixedly connected to the output shaft of a motor for driving the seed soaking tray to rotate; characterized in that, The seed soaking tray includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is a filter basket layer, and the outer layer is a turbulence layer. The turbulence layer is movably connected to the filter basket layer via a shaft connection assembly. The shaft connection assembly includes a filter basket sleeve shaft, and an electric push rod is installed inside the filter basket sleeve shaft to drive the filter basket to rise away from the immersion area. A gap is provided between the turbulence layer and the filter basket layer. Multiple sets of guide plates are equidistantly arranged on the inner wall of the turbulence layer. A fixed baffle is provided at the top edge of the filter basket layer to fix the position of the filter basket layer.

2. The water filter tray structure of the seed soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the filter basket layer is evenly distributed with mesh holes, which are strip-shaped and rhomboid in shape.

3. The water filter tray structure of the seed soaking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shaft connection assembly also includes a bearing seat, which is movably connected to the central shaft at the center of the spoiler layer via a bearing.

4. The filter tray structure of the seed soaking device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Limiting blocks are provided on both sides of the bearing seat, and guide slides are provided at corresponding positions on the inner wall of the filter basket sleeve shaft. The filter basket sleeve shaft slides with the bearing seat through the guide slides.

5. The filter tray structure of the seed soaking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom fixed end of the electric actuator is fixedly connected to the top of the shaft seat, and the top output rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the filter basket sleeve shaft.

6. The filter tray structure of the seed soaking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer edge of the fixed baffle is provided with a fixing block, and the inner wall of the seed soaking device chamber is provided with a slot adapted to the fixing block.

7. The filter tray structure of the seed soaking device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guide plate is arc-shaped, and its height is 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the height of the turbulence layer. It is used to enhance the turbulence effect of the water flow and make the seeds more evenly contacted with the water during the soaking process.

8. The filter tray structure of the seed soaking device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The difference between the inner diameter of the filter basket sleeve shaft and the outer diameter of the shaft seat is 0.5-1mm. A wear-resistant sealing ring is provided between the two to prevent water from seeping into the shaft connection assembly during the seed soaking process, while ensuring the smooth sliding of the filter basket sleeve shaft.

9. The water filter tray structure of the seed soaking device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The thickness of the fixed baffle is 8-12mm, and the top of the fixed baffle is provided with a downward-sloping guide surface with an inclination angle of 15°-30°, which facilitates the collection and guidance of residual water droplets on the surface of the filter tray back to the seed soaking area.

10. The water filter tray structure of the seed soaking device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The gap between the turbulence layer and the filter basket layer is 10-15mm.