A layered germination accelerating device for apple planting

By introducing a light-emitting component and a temperature-regulating mechanism into the germination equipment for apple cultivation, the problem of insufficient light was solved, achieving efficient germination of apple seeds, increasing the germination rate and shortening the germination cycle.

CN224419328UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30SHAANXI AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAANXI AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-06-25
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

Existing apple germination devices lack sufficient light, resulting in seeds not receiving enough light during the imbibition-hatching and cotyledon expansion stages, thus affecting germination rate and cycle.

Method used

A layered germination device was designed, which includes a light-emitting component, a water supply and temperature control mechanism. The light lamp is moved by a motor-driven moving plate, which provides light and temperature control. Combined with a water return mechanism, water resources are recycled.

Benefits of technology

Providing suitable light and temperature during the germination process significantly improves the germination rate, shortens the germination cycle, and makes it more convenient to use.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a layered germination device for apple cultivation, comprising an outer casing, a vertical partition fixedly connected inside the outer casing, and several through holes on the vertical partition. Several planting troughs are arranged in the planting chamber, and the planting troughs are fixedly connected to the vertical partition and the inner side wall of the outer casing. A mesh plate is fixedly connected inside the planting trough, and a planting tray is placed on the mesh plate. The planting tray has several planting holes and several drainage holes. The outer casing is equipped with a temperature control mechanism, a water supply mechanism, and a water return mechanism. The lighting component includes several illumination lamps. Several sets of horizontal bars are fixedly connected to the outer casing, and several movable plates are slidably mounted on each set of horizontal bars. Illumination lamps are installed on the movable plates, facing the planting trays. A motor is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the outer casing, and the motor is driven by the movable plates. This utility model can not only provide water and suitable temperature during the germination process, but also provide light, making it more convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of layered bud-promoting devices, and in particular to a layered bud-promoting device for apple cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] Because apple seeds have a hard outer shell and a dormancy period, the germination cycle is long under natural conditions (usually 30-60 days) and the germination rate is less than 40%. Therefore, germination technology is widely used in large-scale planting. By artificially controlling temperature and humidity, soaking to soften the seed coat, and supplying nutrient solution, the germination cycle can be shortened to 7-15 days and the germination rate can be increased to over 80%.

[0003] The prior art patent with authorization announcement number CN218679895U discloses a germination device for apple planting. A central shaft is installed in the germination box, and the carrying plate is spirally distributed on the outer wall of the central shaft. A drip pipe is installed at the bottom of the water tank and above the carrying plate. A temperature detection probe is installed at one end of the carrying plate. Hot air is introduced into the germination box through an air pump and a heating box evacuation plate.

[0004] The above-mentioned device lacks light conditions. While seeds do not require light during the imbibition and hatching stage, they do require some light after the radicle breaks through the seed coat and during the cotyledon unfolding stage. The above-mentioned device does not provide this condition, making it inconvenient to use.

[0005] To address this issue, a layered bud-promoting device for apple cultivation is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a layered germination device for apple cultivation to solve the problems existing in the prior art and to provide light conditions during the germination process of apple seeds.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: This utility model provides a layered bud-promoting device for apple cultivation, comprising:

[0008] The outer casing has a water tank fixedly connected to its bottom surface. A vertical partition is fixedly connected to the inside of the outer casing, dividing the interior of the outer casing into a planting chamber and a storage chamber. Several through holes are provided on the vertical partition. Several planting troughs are provided in the planting chamber. The planting troughs are fixedly connected to the vertical partition and the inner side wall of the outer casing. A mesh plate is fixedly connected to the planting trough. A planting tray is placed on the mesh plate. The planting tray has several planting holes and several water permeable holes located in the planting holes. The outer casing is equipped with a temperature control mechanism, a water supply mechanism, and a water return mechanism.

[0009] The lighting assembly includes several illumination lamps. Several sets of crossbars are fixedly connected to the outer casing. Several movable plates are slidably arranged on each set of crossbars. The illumination lamps are installed on the movable plates and face the planting tray. A motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer casing and is drivenly connected to the movable plates.

[0010] Preferably, adjacent movable plates on each set of crossbars are connected by ropes, and the movable plate on each set of crossbars closest to the motor is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the outer casing by the ropes. A fixed plate is fixedly connected to the movable plate on each set of crossbars closest to the motor, and the motor is drivenly connected to the fixed plate.

[0011] Preferably, the fixing plate has a threaded hole, a threaded rod is rotatably connected to the outer housing, the output shaft of the motor extends into the outer housing, the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the threaded rod, the threaded rod passes through the through hole, and the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the threaded hole.

[0012] Preferably, the water supply mechanism includes a water pump, with a first water pipe connected to the inlet of the water pump and a second water pipe connected to the outlet of the water pump. The first water pipe extends into the water tank, and the second water pipe extends into the outer casing. The second water pipe is connected to the planting trough.

[0013] Preferably, the water return mechanism includes a first water return pipe, which is connected to the planting trough. A solenoid valve is installed on the first water return pipe, and a second water return pipe is connected to the end of the first water return pipe away from the planting trough. The second water return pipe extends into the water tank.

[0014] Preferably, a filter box is installed inside the water tank, and the second return water pipe is connected to the filter box.

[0015] Preferably, the temperature control mechanism includes a hot air blower, the outlet pipe of the hot air blower is connected to a first air supply pipe, the first air supply pipe is connected to a plurality of second air supply pipes, and the second air supply pipes extend into the outer casing.

[0016] This utility model discloses the following technical effects: In this device, a water tank is used to hold water, and a planting chamber is used to plant apple seeds for germination. A water supply mechanism supplies water to the planting trough, and a water return mechanism returns the water in the planting trough back to the water tank. The planting tray is placed on a mesh plate, and the planting holes are filled with substrate for planting apple seeds. When watering is needed, water is supplied to the planting trough, passing through the mesh plate and the water-permeable holes into the planting holes. After watering, the excess water is returned to the water tank via the water return mechanism. A temperature control mechanism regulates the temperature inside the planting chamber to ensure that seed germination is within a suitable temperature range. A storage chamber is used to store the movable plate. When light is not needed, the movable plate and the illumination lamp can be stored in the storage chamber. When light is needed, a motor is started, which moves the movable plate to move the illumination lamp above the planting tray. After germination is complete, the movable plate and the illumination lamp can be stored in the storage chamber via the motor to prevent damage to the illumination lamp. This utility model not only provides water and a suitable temperature during germination but also provides light, making it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments 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.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the layered germination device for apple planting according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point a in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a test cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0021] The components include: 1. Outer casing; 2. Water tank; 3. Vertical partition; 4. Planting room; 5. Storage room; 6. Planting trough; 7. Mesh panel; 8. Planting tray; 9. Planting hole; 10. Irradiant lamp; 11. Horizontal bar; 12. Moving plate; 13. Motor; 14. Rope; 15. Fixing plate; 16. Threaded rod; 17. Water pump; 18. First water pipe; 19. Second water pipe; 20. First return water pipe; 21. Filter box; 22. Hot air blower; 23. First air supply pipe; 24. Second air supply pipe; 25. Solenoid valve. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a layered germination device for apple cultivation, comprising:

[0025] The outer casing 1 has a water tank 2 fixedly connected to its bottom surface. A vertical partition 3 is fixedly connected inside the outer casing 1, dividing the interior of the outer casing 1 into a planting chamber 4 and a storage chamber 5. Several through holes are provided on the vertical partition 3. Several planting troughs 6 are provided in the planting chamber 4. The planting troughs 6 are fixedly connected to the vertical partition 3 and the inner side wall of the outer casing 1. A mesh plate 7 is fixedly connected inside the planting troughs 6. A planting tray 8 is placed on the mesh plate 7. The planting tray 8 has several planting holes 9. Several water permeable holes are provided on the planting tray 8. The water permeable holes are located inside the planting holes 9. The outer casing 1 is equipped with a temperature control mechanism, a water supply mechanism, and a water return mechanism.

[0026] The lighting assembly includes several illumination lamps 10. Several sets of crossbars 11 are fixedly connected to the outer casing 1. Several movable plates 12 are slidably arranged on each set of crossbars 11. Illumination lamps 10 are installed on the movable plates 12 and the illumination lamps 10 face the planting tray 8. A motor 13 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer casing 1 and the motor 13 is connected to the movable plates 12 for transmission.

[0027] In this device, water tank 2 is used to hold water, and planting chamber 4 is used to plant apple seeds for germination. A water supply mechanism supplies water to planting trough 6, and a water return mechanism returns the water in the planting trough to the water tank. Planting tray 8 is placed on mesh plate 7, and planting holes 9 are filled with substrate for planting apple seeds. When watering is needed, water is supplied to planting trough 6, and the water passes through mesh plate 7 and enters the planting holes 9 through the water-permeable holes. After watering is completed, the excess water is returned to water tank 2 through the water return mechanism. A temperature control mechanism is used to regulate the temperature in planting chamber 4 to keep the seed germination within a suitable temperature range. Storage chamber 5 is used to store moving plate 12. When light is not needed, moving plate 12 and illumination lamp 10 can be stored in storage chamber 5. When light is needed, motor 13 is started, and motor 13 moves moving plate 12 to move illumination lamp 10 above planting tray 8. After germination is completed, moving plate 12 and illumination lamp 10 can be stored in storage chamber 5 through motor 13 to prevent damage to illumination lamp 10.

[0028] In a further optimized design, two adjacent movable plates 12 on each set of crossbars 11 are connected by ropes 14. The movable plate 12 on each set of crossbars 11 closest to the motor 13 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the outer casing 1 by ropes 14. A fixed plate 15 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 12 on each set of crossbars 11 closest to the motor 13, and the motor 13 is connected to the fixed plate 15 in a transmission connection.

[0029] The movable plate 12 has a through hole, and the crossbar 11 passes through the through hole, allowing the movable plate 12 to slide on the crossbar 11. The movable plate 12 closest to the motor 13 is connected to the side wall of the outer casing 1 via a rope 14. The motor 13 drives the fixed plate 15 to move, thereby moving the movable plate 12. When it is necessary to place the illumination lamp 10 above the planting tray 8, the motor 13 is started, and the motor 13 drives the movable plate 12 to move. There is a rope 14 between two adjacent movable plates 12. Therefore, when the first movable plate 12 moves towards the planting chamber 4, the movable plate 12 behind it will also move. Finally, the movable plate 12 is connected to the side wall of the outer casing 1 via a rope 14 to prevent the last movable plate 12 from moving too far. In this embodiment, there are two crossbars 11 in each group.

[0030] The design is further optimized by providing a threaded hole on the fixing plate 15, and a threaded rod 16 is rotatably connected inside the outer housing 1. The output shaft of the motor 13 extends into the outer housing 1, and the output shaft of the motor 13 is fixedly connected to the threaded rod 16. The threaded rod 16 passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole.

[0031] Motor 13 drives threaded rod 16 to rotate, threaded rod 16 drives fixed plate 15 to move, thereby driving moving plate 12 to move.

[0032] The scheme is further optimized. The water supply mechanism includes a water pump 17. A first water pipe 18 is connected to the inlet of the water pump 17, and a second water pipe 19 is connected to the outlet of the water pump 17. The first water pipe 18 extends into the water tank 2, and the second water pipe 19 extends into the outer casing 1. The second water pipe 19 is connected to the planting trough 6.

[0033] Water pump 17 pumps water from water tank 2 into planting trough 6. The water enters planting trough 6 through first water pipe 18 and second water pipe 19.

[0034] The scheme is further optimized. The water return mechanism includes a first water return pipe 20, which is connected to the planting trough 6. A solenoid valve 25 is installed on the first water return pipe 20. The end of the first water return pipe 20 away from the planting trough 6 is connected to a second water return pipe, which extends into the water tank 2.

[0035] Water in the planting trough 6 flows back to the water tank 2 through the first return water pipe 20 and the second return water pipe. The solenoid valve 25 is used to control the first return water pipe 20.

[0036] The design was further optimized by installing a filter box 21 inside the water tank 2, and connecting the second return water pipe to the filter box 21.

[0037] Filter box 21 is used to filter the return water.

[0038] Further optimization of the scheme: the temperature control mechanism includes a hot air blower 22, the air outlet pipe of the hot air blower 22 is connected to a first air supply pipe 23, and a number of second air supply pipes 24 are connected to the first air supply pipe 23, with the second air supply pipes 24 extending into the outer casing 1.

[0039] The hot air blower 22 can deliver air into the outer chamber 1 according to the temperature required for germination, and the hot air blower 22 can adjust the air delivery temperature.

[0040] The device is used as follows: After the substrate is placed in the planting hole 9, it can be used to plant apple seeds. The planting tray 8 is placed on the mesh plate 7. When watering is needed, the water in the water tank 2 is pumped to the planting trough 6 by the water pump 17. After watering, the solenoid valve 25 is opened, and the water in the planting trough 6 flows back to the water tank 2 through the first return water pipe 20 and the second return water pipe. When light is needed, the motor 13 is started. The motor 13 drives the threaded rod 16 to rotate, and the threaded rod 16 drives the fixed plate 15 to move, thereby driving the moving plate 12 to move. When the first moving plate 12 moves towards the planting chamber 4, the moving plates 12 behind it will also move. Finally, the moving plates 12 are connected to the side wall of the outer box 1 by the rope 14 to prevent the moving distance of the last moving plate 12 from being too large. When the moving plates 12 need to be retracted, the motor 13 is reversed so that all the moving plates 12 enter the storage chamber 5. In this embodiment, the outer box 1 is also provided with a sealing door. During the germination process, the outer box 1 is closed by the sealing door. The sealing door adopts existing technology.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0042] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A layered bud-promoting device for apple cultivation, characterized in that, include: The outer box (1) has a water tank (2) fixedly connected to its bottom surface. A vertical partition (3) is fixedly connected inside the outer box (1). The vertical partition (3) divides the interior of the outer box (1) into a planting chamber (4) and a storage chamber (5). Several through holes are provided on the vertical partition (3). Several planting troughs (6) are provided inside the planting chamber (4). The planting troughs (6) are fixedly connected to the vertical partition (3) and the inner side wall of the outer box (1). A mesh plate (7) is fixedly connected inside the planting troughs (6). A planting tray (8) is placed on the mesh plate (7). Several planting holes (9) are provided on the planting tray (8). Several water permeable holes are provided on the planting tray (8). The water permeable holes are located inside the planting holes (9). A temperature control mechanism, a water supply mechanism, and a water return mechanism are provided on the outer box (1). The lighting assembly includes several illumination lamps (10), and several sets of crossbars (11) are fixedly connected to the outer casing (1). Several movable plates (12) are slidably arranged on each set of crossbars (11). The illumination lamps (10) are installed on the movable plates (12). The illumination lamps (10) face the planting tray (8). A motor (13) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer casing (1). The motor (13) is connected to the movable plates (12) in a transmission connection.

2. The layered germination device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two adjacent movable plates (12) on each set of crossbars (11) are connected by ropes (14). The movable plate (12) on each set of crossbars (11) closest to the motor (13) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer box (1) by the ropes (14). A fixed plate (15) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (12) on each set of crossbars (11) closest to the motor (13). The motor (13) is connected to the fixed plate (15) in a transmission connection.

3. The layered germination device for apple cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed plate (15) has a threaded hole, and a threaded rod (16) is rotatably connected inside the outer casing (1). The output shaft of the motor (13) extends into the outer casing (1), and the output shaft of the motor (13) is fixedly connected to the threaded rod (16). The threaded rod (16) passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected inside the threaded hole.

4. The layered bud-promoting device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply mechanism includes a water pump (17), with a first water pipe (18) connected to the inlet of the water pump (17) and a second water pipe (19) connected to the outlet of the water pump (17). The first water pipe (18) extends into the water tank (2), and the second water pipe (19) extends into the outer casing (1). The second water pipe (19) is connected to the planting trough (6).

5. The layered bud-promoting device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water return mechanism includes a first water return pipe (20), which is connected to the planting trough (6). A solenoid valve (25) is installed on the first water return pipe (20). A second water return pipe is connected to the end of the first water return pipe (20) away from the planting trough (6). The second water return pipe extends into the water tank (2).

6. The layered bud-promoting device for apple cultivation according to claim 5, characterized in that: A filter box (21) is installed inside the water tank (2), and the second return water pipe is connected to the filter box (21).

7. The layered germination device for apple cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control mechanism includes a hot air blower (22), the air outlet pipe of the hot air blower (22) is connected to a first air supply pipe (23), the first air supply pipe (23) is connected to a plurality of second air supply pipes (24), and the second air supply pipes (24) extend into the outer casing (1).