A cultivation device for detecting salt tolerance of rice

By introducing mobile irrigation and cleaning components into the rice salt tolerance testing device, the problems of complex structure and insufficient cleaning in the existing device have been solved, realizing automated irrigation and cleaning, and improving the accuracy of testing and resource utilization.

CN224419476UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30GUANGDONG OCEAN UNIVERSITY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG OCEAN UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-06-03
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing rice salt tolerance testing devices have complex structures that affect rice growth and lack cleaning mechanisms, which affects test results when used repeatedly.

Method used

Design a cultivation device that includes a movable irrigation component and a cleaning component. The irrigation component is moved by a threaded rod to automatically water the plants, and the cleaning component cleans the cultivation cups to ensure the accuracy of the test results.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved automated irrigation and cleaning, reduced manual operation, improved the accuracy of detection and reuse rate, and avoided interference and waste of resources during the rice growth process.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a cultivation device for testing the salt tolerance of rice, including a box body. Multiple cultivation troughs are respectively opened on the front and rear sides of the upper end of the box body, and cultivation cups are placed in each trough. A left-right moving component is provided in the middle of the upper end of the box body, which can move left and right on the box body. An irrigation component is provided on the moving component, and a cleaning component for cleaning the cultivation cups is provided on the right side of the box body. This utility model automatically irrigates the cultivation cups on the box body by moving the irrigation component, reducing manual irrigation. The cultivation cups are distributed on both sides of the box body, facilitating observation of rice growth and salt tolerance testing. After cultivation, the cultivation cups are removed, the soil is poured out, and the cleaning component cleans them, allowing the cultivation cups to be reused and reducing the impact of the previous test on the next test.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rice cultivation technology, and in particular to a cultivation device for detecting the salt tolerance of rice. Background Technology

[0002] Rice is one of the most important food crops for humankind, with a long history of cultivation and consumption. Half of the world's population consumes rice, mainly in Asia, southern Europe, tropical America, and parts of Africa. Testing rice salt tolerance is the best way to determine whether rice is adapted to its growing environment and soil. Through testing, rice can be trained to grow in suitable soil, thus improving production efficiency. However, existing testing devices are complex in structure, which affects the rice growth process and lack a cleaning mechanism. If used repeatedly, they can easily affect the rice salt tolerance test results. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cultivation device for testing the salt tolerance of rice, which includes a movable irrigation component for automatic watering and a cleaning component for cleaning the cultivation cups to ensure that the test results are not affected during the next use.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A cultivation device for detecting the salt tolerance of rice includes a box body, with multiple cultivation troughs opened on the front and rear sides of the upper end of the box body, and cultivation cups placed in each cultivation trough. A left-right moving component is provided in the middle of the upper end of the box body, which can move left and right on the box body. A watering component is provided on the moving component. A cleaning component for cleaning the cultivation cups is provided on the right side of the box body.

[0006] The box body has a placement slot with a left-right orientation and an open top in the middle. The moving component includes a first rotating motor, a threaded rod, and a mounting block. The first rotating motor is located on the left side of the box body. The threaded rod is horizontally located in the placement slot. The left end of the threaded rod passes through the box body and is connected to the first rotating motor. The threaded rod is rotatably engaged with the box body. The mounting block is threadedly connected to the threaded rod and is slidably engaged with the placement slot. The pouring component moves together with the mounting block.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the threaded rod drives the irrigation component on the mounting block to move, irrigating the rice planted in each cultivation cup, and a cleaning component is provided to clean the cultivation cup after use.

[0008] A further configuration of this utility model is as follows: the irrigation assembly includes a water storage tank, a first liquid pump, a hose, a riser, and two irrigation pipes. The water storage tank is located at the lower end of the first rotating motor. The first liquid pump is located in the placement groove and is connected to the water storage tank. The riser is located at the upper end of the mounting block. The hose is located in the placement groove. One end of the hose is connected to the liquid pump, and the other end of the hose is connected to the riser. The two irrigation pipes are respectively connected to the front and rear sides of the upper end of the riser, and the two irrigation pipes respectively irrigate each of the cultivation cups.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the liquid pump delivers water from the water storage tank to the irrigation pipe, and the irrigation pipe moves together with the installation block to irrigate the cultivation cups on both sides of the tank.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that a distance sensor is provided on the right side of the placement slot, a fixing rod is vertically provided on the rear side of the box, a control panel is provided at the upper end of the fixing rod, and the distance sensor is electrically connected to the control panel.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the movement distance of the mounting block can be detected, and the location of the mounting block can be fed back.

[0012] A further configuration of this utility model is as follows: the cleaning assembly includes a base, a second rotating motor, a vertical pole, a brush, a second liquid pump, a connecting pipe, and a spray pipe. The base is located on the right side of the housing, the drive motor is located inside the base, a water collection trough is formed at the upper end of the base, the vertical pole is vertically positioned at the upper end of the water collection trough, the lower end of the vertical pole passes through the water collection trough and is connected to the second rotating motor, a dome is formed at the upper end of the vertical pole, the brush is evenly distributed on the periphery of the vertical pole and on the dome, the second liquid pump is located in the placement trough near one end of the vertical pole, the connecting pipe is located in the placement trough, one end of the connecting pipe is connected to the water storage tank, the other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the second liquid pump, and the spray pipe is vertically positioned on the water collection trough, the lower end of the spray pipe is connected to the second liquid pump.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the used culture cups are inserted upside down on the uprights, the uprights are rotated, and the inner walls of the culture cups are cleaned by a brush.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that a drain outlet is provided on the right side of the water collection trough, and a plurality of fixing plates are provided on the water collection trough radially distributed along the upright. The ends of the fixing plates near the upright are not connected to the upright, and the ends of the fixing plates away from the upright are not connected to the inner wall of the water collection trough. The mouth of the cultivation cup is provided with a limiting groove corresponding to the same number and position as the fixing plates, and the limiting groove is engaged with the fixing plate.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, during the cleaning process, the fixing plate and the limiting groove are engaged together, preventing the culture cup from rotating along with the brush.

[0016] A further feature of this invention is that the drain outlet is connected to a wastewater collection tank.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the wastewater collection tank collects the wastewater generated during the cleaning of the culture cups.

[0018] A further feature of this invention is that the first rotary motor, the first liquid pump, the second liquid pump, the distance sensor, and the second rotary motor are all electrically connected to the control panel.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the control panel performs data analysis and control on the first rotating motor, the first liquid pump, the second liquid pump, the distance sensor, and the second rotating motor.

[0020] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] Firstly, this utility model uses a moving component to drive the irrigation component to automatically irrigate the cultivation cups on the box, reducing manual irrigation. The cultivation cups are distributed on both sides of the box, which facilitates observation of rice growth and salt tolerance testing. After cultivation, the cultivation cups are removed, the soil is poured out, and the cups are cleaned by the cleaning component, allowing the cultivation cups to be reused and reducing the impact of the previous test on the next test.

[0022] Secondly, the rotation of the threaded rod in this utility model drives the irrigation component on the mounting block to move and irrigate. The position sensor enables the irrigation component to accurately irrigate each cultivation cup, reducing manual operation, making the water volume more accurate, avoiding water waste, and the cleaning component is located on one side of the box to avoid blocking light and affecting rice growth.

[0023] Thirdly, this utility model uses a limiting groove on the culture cup to engage with a fixing plate, which can fix the culture cup during cleaning and prevent the culture cup from rotating with the brush. The dome at the top of the upright is also equipped with a brush to enhance the cleaning of the bottom of the culture cup. In addition, a wastewater collection tank is provided to receive the saline wastewater after cleaning, thus avoiding wastewater pollution. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting block in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 101. Cultivation tank; 102. Placement tank; 2. Cultivation cup; 201. Limiting groove; 3. Moving component; 301. First rotating motor; 302. Threaded rod; 303. Mounting block; 4. Irrigation component; 401. Water storage tank; 402. First liquid pump; 403. Hose; 404. Riser; 405. Irrigation pipe; 5. Distance sensor; 6. Control panel; 601. Fixing rod; 7. Cleaning component; 701. Base; 702. Second rotating motor; 703. Riser; 704. Brush; 705. Water collection tank; 706. Dome; 707. Second liquid pump; 708. Connecting pipe; 709. Spray pipe; 8. Fixing plate; 9. Wastewater collection tank. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "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 simplifying the description, 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.

[0030] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] Examples, such as Figures 1 to 3A cultivation device for testing the salt tolerance of rice includes a box body 1. Multiple cultivation troughs 101 are respectively opened on the front and rear sides of the upper end of the box body 1. Cultivation cups 2 are placed in each cultivation trough 101, and the cultivation cups 2 contain soils with different salinity for rice cultivation. A left-right moving component 3 is provided in the middle of the upper end of the box body 1. The moving component 3 can move left and right on the box body 1. An irrigation component 4 is provided on the moving component 3 to irrigate the cultivation cups 2 on both sides of the box body 1 through movement. A cleaning component 7 is provided on the right side of the box body 1 for cleaning the cultivation cups 2. The middle part has a placement slot 102 with a left-right orientation and an open top. The moving component 3 includes a first rotating motor 301, a threaded rod 302 and a mounting block 303. The first rotating motor 301 is located on the left side of the box body 1. The threaded rod 302 is horizontally located in the placement slot 102. The left end of the threaded rod 302 passes through the box body 1 and is connected to the first rotating motor 301. The threaded rod 302 is rotatably engaged with the box body 1. The mounting block 303 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 302. The mounting block 303 is slidably engaged with the placement slot 102. The pouring component 4 moves together with the mounting block 303.

[0033] The irrigation assembly 4 includes a water storage tank 401, a first liquid pump 402, a hose 403, a riser pipe 404, and two irrigation pipes 405. The water storage tank 401 is located at the lower end of the first rotating motor 301. The first liquid pump 402 is located in the placement groove 102 and is connected to the water storage tank 401. The riser pipe 404 is located at the upper end of the mounting block 303. The hose 403 is located in the placement groove 102, with one end connected to the liquid pump and the other end connected to the riser pipe 404. The two irrigation pipes 405 are respectively connected to the upper end of the riser pipe 404. Two irrigation pipes 405 on the front and rear sides respectively irrigate each culture cup 2. The liquid pump delivers water from the water storage tank 401 to the irrigation pipe 405. The irrigation pipe 405 moves together with the mounting block 303 to irrigate the culture cups 2 on both sides of the box 1. A distance sensor 5 is provided on the right side of the placement slot 102. A fixing rod 601 is vertically provided on the rear side of the box 1. A control panel 6 is provided at the upper end of the fixing rod 601. The distance sensor 5 is electrically connected to the control panel 6. The distance sensor 5 detects the position of the mounting block 303 and accurately irrigates the culture cups 2.

[0034] The cleaning assembly 7 includes a base 701, a second rotating motor 702, a vertical rod 703, a brush 704, a second liquid pump 707, a connecting pipe 708, and a spray pipe 709. The base 701 is located on the right side of the housing 1, and the second rotating motor 702 is located inside the base 701. A water collection trough 705 is formed at the upper end of the base 701. The vertical rod 703 is vertically positioned at the upper end of the water collection trough 705, and the lower end of the vertical rod 703 passes through the water collection trough 705 and is connected to the second rotating motor 702. A dome 706 is provided at the upper end of the vertical rod 703 to enhance the cleaning of the bottom of the culture cup 2. The brushes 704 are evenly distributed on the vertical rod. On the periphery of 703 and on the dome 706, a second liquid pump 707 is located in the placement groove 102 near one end of the upright 703. A connecting pipe 708 is located in the placement groove 102, with one end of the connecting pipe 708 connected to the water storage tank 401 and the other end of the connecting pipe 708 connected to the second liquid pump 707. A spray pipe 709 is vertically installed on the water collection trough 705, with the lower end of the spray pipe 709 connected to the second liquid pump 707. The used culture cup 2 is inverted on the upright 703, and the upright 703 is rotated to control the second liquid pump 707 to spray water. A brush 704 cleans the inner wall of the culture cup 2.

[0035] A drain outlet is provided on the right side of the water collection tank 705. Multiple fixing plates 8 are provided on the water collection tank 705, which are radially distributed along the upright 703. The ends of the fixing plates 8 near the upright 703 are not connected to the upright 703, and the ends of the fixing plates 8 away from the upright 703 are not connected to the inner wall of the water collection tank 705. The mouth of the cultivation cup 2 is provided with a limiting groove 201 corresponding to the number and position of the fixing plates 8. The limiting groove 201 is engaged with the fixing plate 8. When the cultivation cup 2 is cleaned, the fixing plate 8 and the limiting groove 201 are engaged together, restricting the cultivation cup 2 from rotating with the brush 704. The drain outlet is connected to a wastewater collection tank 9.

[0036] The first rotary motor 301, the first liquid pump 402, the second liquid pump 707, the distance sensor 5, and the second rotary motor 702 are all electrically connected to the control panel 6, which performs data analysis and control on the first rotary motor 301, the first liquid pump 402, the second liquid pump 707, the distance sensor 5, and the second rotary motor 702.

[0037] Instructions for use: Place soils with different salinity in the cultivation cup 2 to cultivate the same or different varieties of rice to form a control group. Place the cultivation cup 2 in the cultivation trough 101 for cultivation. By controlling the first motor, the irrigation pipe 405 can irrigate the cultivation cup 2 on both sides of the box 1. Through the feedback of the distance sensor 5, the irrigation pipe 405 can accurately irrigate the cultivation cup 2. After cultivation, the soil in the cultivation cup 2 is removed and cleaned by the brush 704 on the cleaning component 7. Water is supplied by the spray pipe 709. The limiting groove 201 at the mouth of the cultivation cup 2 is inserted into the fixing plate 8 to prevent the cultivation cup 2 from rotating with the brush 704.

[0038] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A cultivation device for detecting salt tolerance in rice, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: Multiple cultivation tanks (101) are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper end of the box (1), and cultivation cups (2) are placed in each cultivation tank (101). A left-right moving component (3) is provided in the middle of the upper end of the box (1). The moving component (3) can move left and right on the box (1). A watering component (4) is provided on the moving component (3). A cleaning component (7) for cleaning the cultivation cups (2) is provided on the right side of the box (1). The box (1) has a placement slot (102) with a left-right orientation and an open top in the middle. The moving component (3) includes a first rotating motor (301), a threaded rod (302) and a mounting block (303). The first rotating motor (301) is located on the left side of the box (1). The threaded rod (302) is horizontally located in the placement slot (102). The left end of the threaded rod (302) passes through the box (1) and is connected to the first rotating motor (301). The threaded rod (302) is rotatably engaged with the box (1). The mounting block (303) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (302). The mounting block (303) is slidably engaged with the placement slot (102). The pouring component (4) moves together with the mounting block (303).

2. The cultivation device for detecting salt tolerance of rice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The irrigation assembly (4) includes a water tank (401), a first liquid pump (402), a hose (403), a riser (404), and two irrigation pipes (405). The water tank (401) is located at the lower end of the first rotating motor (301). The first liquid pump (402) is located in the placement groove (102) and is connected to the water tank (401). The riser (404) is located at the upper end of the mounting block (303). The hose (403) is located in the placement groove (102). One end of the hose (403) is connected to the liquid pump, and the other end of the hose (403) is connected to the riser (404). The two irrigation pipes (405) are respectively connected to the front and rear sides of the upper end of the riser (404) and respectively irrigate each of the cultivation cups (2).

3. The cultivation device for detecting salt tolerance of rice according to claim 2, characterized in that: A distance sensor (5) is provided on the right side of the placement slot (102), and a fixing rod (601) is vertically provided on the rear side of the box (1). A control panel (6) is provided at the upper end of the fixing rod (601), and the distance sensor (5) is electrically connected to the control panel (6).

4. The cultivation device for detecting salt tolerance of rice according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (7) includes a base (701), a second rotating motor (702), a vertical pole (703), a brush (704), a second liquid pump (707), a connecting pipe (708), and a spray pipe (709). The base (701) is located on the right side of the housing (1), and the second rotating motor is located inside the base (701). A water collection trough (705) is provided at the upper end of the base (701). The vertical pole (703) is vertically arranged at the upper end of the water collection trough (705), and the lower end of the vertical pole (703) passes through the water collection trough (705) and is connected to the second rotating motor (702). The upper end is provided with a dome (706), the brush (704) is evenly distributed on the periphery of the upright (703) and the dome (706), the second liquid pump (707) is located in the placement groove (102) near one end of the upright (703), the connecting pipe (708) is located in the placement groove (102), one end of the connecting pipe (708) is connected to the water storage tank (401), the other end of the connecting pipe (708) is connected to the second liquid pump (707), the spray pipe (709) is vertically arranged on the water accumulation tank (705), and the lower end of the spray pipe (709) is connected to the second liquid pump (707).

5. A cultivation device for detecting salt tolerance in rice according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water collection tank (705) has a drain outlet on its right side. The water collection tank (705) has multiple fixing plates (8) radially distributed along the upright (703). The end of the fixing plate (8) near the upright (703) is not connected to the upright (703), and the end of the fixing plate (8) away from the upright (703) is not connected to the inner wall of the water collection tank (705). The mouth of the cultivation cup (2) has a limiting groove (201) corresponding to the number and position of the fixing plates (8). The limiting groove (201) is engaged with the fixing plate (8).

6. A cultivation device for detecting salt tolerance in rice according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drain outlet is connected to a wastewater collection tank (9).

7. A cultivation device for detecting salt tolerance in rice according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first rotary motor (301), the first liquid pump (402), the second liquid pump (707), the distance sensor (5), and the second rotary motor (702) are all electrically connected to the control panel (6).