A circular drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation
By designing a ring drip irrigation system, the problems of low water resource utilization and uneven water supply in blueberry cultivation were solved, achieving uniform water supply and improving irrigation efficiency and fruit quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SOMAI AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (GANSU) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
The irrigation methods commonly used in current blueberry cultivation have low water resource utilization rates and make it difficult to control water distribution, resulting in uneven water supply to the root system and affecting fruit quality and yield.
Design a ring drip irrigation device for blueberry cultivation, including an inlet pipe, a ring assembly, and an outlet component. The ring layout is adapted to the radial distribution of blueberry roots. The inner diameter can be adjusted by the alternating distribution of the connecting pipe and the middle flexible tube to adapt to different planting pots. The middle flexible tube can be bent to change its shape to achieve uniform water supply.
It improves irrigation and water use efficiency, adapts to the distribution of blueberry roots, ensures uniform water supply, and improves fruit quality and yield.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of blueberry planting technology, specifically relating to a ring drip irrigation device for blueberry planting. Background Technology
[0002] Blueberries are a fruit with high economic value, and irrigation is crucial in their cultivation. As a shallow-rooted plant, blueberries are sensitive to water and intolerant of waterlogging. During their growth, the soil around their roots must be kept moist but not waterlogged. Therefore, the evenness of irrigation and water control are essential.
[0003] Blueberries, as a shallow-rooted crop, have delicate and well-developed fibrous roots, making them extremely sensitive to water conditions. They require consistently moist soil to meet their growth needs, but are susceptible to root rot due to waterlogging and lack of oxygen. Therefore, uniform irrigation is crucial. Current irrigation methods for blueberry cultivation have several limitations: traditional flood irrigation or sprinkler irrigation not only have low water utilization rates and easily lead to soil compaction and nutrient loss, but also struggle to control water distribution, often resulting in excessive water near the plant and insufficient water for the surrounding root system. Ordinary drip irrigation systems often use a linear layout with drippers distributed in a straight line, which is ill-suited to the radial growth pattern of blueberry roots, leading to uneven water supply and negatively impacting fruit quality and yield. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a ring drip irrigation device for blueberry cultivation, thereby addressing the issues in the prior art. The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0005] A ring-shaped drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation includes an inlet pipe and a ring-shaped assembly. One end of the inlet pipe is connected to the ring-shaped assembly, and the other end is connected to a water source. The ring-shaped assembly includes a head hose, a connecting pipe, an intermediate hose, and a plug. Multiple connecting pipes are provided, with an intermediate hose between each adjacent connecting pipe. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to one end of the head hose, and the other end is connected to the plug. The other end of the head hose is fixedly connected to the inlet pipe. The inlet pipe, head hose, connecting pipe, and intermediate hose are internally interconnected and form a ring-shaped pipeline structure. A water outlet component is provided on the side of the connecting pipe, located inside the ring-shaped pipeline structure.
[0006] Furthermore, the two ends of the connecting pipe are detachably connected to two adjacent intermediate hoses via a connecting mechanism.
[0007] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism includes a locking block and a retaining ring; a flange is fixedly provided at the end of the connecting pipe, the flange is fixedly connected to the retaining ring, an annular groove is provided on the inner side of the retaining ring, and a notch adapted to the annular groove is provided on the end face of the retaining ring; the locking block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the end of the intermediate hose, and the locking block is used to enter from the notch and rotate within the annular groove to limit the movement.
[0008] Furthermore, the two ends of the connecting pipe are fixedly connected to the insertion pipe, and the ends of the intermediate hose and the head hose are respectively sleeved on the corresponding insertion pipe.
[0009] Furthermore, the side of the connecting pipe is provided with a through hole that connects to the water outlet component.
[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to a fixing pin for insertion into the soil. The fixing pin is provided with an inner cavity. The bottom of the connecting pipe is provided with a guide hole communicating with the inner cavity. The side of the fixing pin is provided with a drainage hole communicating with the inner cavity.
[0011] Furthermore, the connecting tube, the head hose, and the intermediate hose are all arc-shaped structures.
[0012] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: the ring-shaped drip irrigation scheme of the present invention can adapt to the radial distribution characteristics of blueberry roots and improve irrigation efficiency; by alternating the distribution of connecting pipes and intermediate hoses, the number of intermediate hoses can be increased or decreased to adjust the inner diameter of the ring assembly, so as to adapt to different sizes of planting pots and improve the utilization efficiency of irrigation water; the bending feature of the intermediate hoses can be bent to change the shape of the ring assembly, adapting to different planting pots and blueberry plants. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the connecting mechanism;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing ring;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing pin;
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the actual object. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The following will be based on the embodiments of this utility model. Figures 1-5The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, the technical means used in the embodiments are conventional means well known to those skilled in the art.
[0019] like Figure 1 A ring-shaped drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation includes an inlet pipe 1 and a ring-shaped assembly. One end of the inlet pipe 1 is connected to the ring-shaped assembly, and the other end is connected to a water source. The ring-shaped assembly includes a head hose 2, a connecting pipe 3, an intermediate hose 5, and a plug 7. Multiple connecting pipes 3 are provided, with an intermediate hose 5 between each adjacent connecting pipe 3. One end of the connecting pipe 3 is connected to one end of the head hose 2, and the other end of the connecting pipe 3 is connected to the plug 7. The other end of the head hose 2 is fixedly connected to the inlet pipe 1. The inlet pipe 1, the head hose 2, the connecting pipe 3, and the intermediate hose 5 are internally connected and form a ring-shaped pipeline structure. A water outlet component 4 is provided on the side of the connecting pipe 3, and the water outlet component 4 is located inside the ring-shaped pipeline structure.
[0020] The intermediate hose 5 can be made of corrugated pipe, plastic hose, etc., and can be bent to adjust the shape of the annular assembly. The water outlet component 4 is existing technology, such as drip irrigation head, faucet, etc.
[0021] In practice, a ring-shaped assembly is placed around the blueberry plant. After the water inlet pipe 1 is connected to the water source, the water flows sequentially through the inlet pipe 1, the head hose 2, and into each connecting pipe 3 and the middle hose 5, forming a ring-shaped water flow. The water flows through the outlet component 4 on the side of the connecting pipe 3 to drip irrigate the blueberry root area inside. The plug 7 seals the end of the ring-shaped pipeline. The ring-shaped pipeline structure is distributed around the blueberry plant, so that the outlet components 4 are evenly distributed around the plant. The water circulates within the ring-shaped pipeline and is released directionally into the root area inside through the outlet components 4, achieving the purpose of uniform water supply in a circular manner.
[0022] The ring-shaped drip irrigation scheme of this utility model can adapt to the radial distribution of blueberry roots and improve irrigation efficiency. By alternating the distribution of connecting pipe 3 and intermediate flexible tube 5, the number of intermediate flexible tubes 5 can be increased or decreased to adjust the inner diameter of the ring assembly, so as to adapt to different sizes of planting pots and improve the utilization efficiency of irrigation water. The bending feature of the intermediate flexible tube 5 can be bent to change the shape of the ring assembly, adapting to different planting pots and blueberry plants.
[0023] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 The two ends of the connecting pipe 3 are detachably connected to two adjacent intermediate hoses 5 via the connecting mechanism 6.
[0024] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism 6 includes a locking block 601 and a fixing ring 602; a flange portion 301 is fixedly provided at the end of the connecting pipe 3, the flange portion 301 is fixedly connected to the fixing ring 602, the inner side of the fixing ring 602 is provided with an annular groove 6021, and the end face of the fixing ring 602 is provided with a notch portion 6022 that matches the annular groove 6021; the locking block 601 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the end of the intermediate hose 5, and the locking block 601 is used to enter from the notch portion 6022 and rotate within the annular groove 6021 to limit its position.
[0025] During assembly, the two ends of the connecting pipe 3 are connected to the adjacent intermediate hose 5 via the connecting mechanism 6 to form a complete annular pipeline. The detachable design allows adjustment of the size of the annular assembly by increasing or decreasing the number of connecting pipes 3 and intermediate hoses 5. During connection, the locking block 601 at the end of the intermediate hose 5 is aligned with the notch 6022 of the fixing ring 602, pushed into the annular groove 6021, and then the intermediate hose 5 is rotated to displace the locking block 601 from the notch 6022, thus achieving the limiting and fixing of the connecting pipe 3 and the intermediate hose 5. During disassembly, the locking block 601 is rotated in the opposite direction to align with the notch 6022 and then pulled out.
[0026] The connecting mechanism 6 of this utility model can achieve the fixing function without the aid of other tools, and its simple structure makes it easy to install and disassemble, thus improving the convenience of use.
[0027] Furthermore, the two ends of the connecting pipe 3 are fixedly connected to the insertion pipe 302, and the ends of the intermediate hose 5 and the head hose 2 are respectively sleeved on the corresponding insertion pipe 302.
[0028] The insertion tube 302 performs positioning and sealing functions. A sealing layer, such as a rubber ring or sealing coating, can be provided between the insertion tube 302 and the intermediate hose 5 and the head hose 2.
[0029] Furthermore, the side of the connecting pipe 3 is provided with a through hole 303 that connects to the water outlet component 4.
[0030] like Figure 4 The bottom of the connecting pipe 3 is fixedly connected to a fixing pin 304 for inserting into the soil. The fixing pin 304 is provided with an inner cavity. The bottom of the connecting pipe 3 is provided with a guide hole 306 communicating with the inner cavity. The side of the fixing pin 304 is provided with a drainage hole 305 communicating with the inner cavity.
[0031] In practice, the fixing pin 304 is inserted into the soil around the blueberry plant to secure the ring drip irrigation device. Water flows through the guide hole 306 at the bottom of the connecting pipe 3 into the inner chamber of the fixing pin 304, and then seeps into the deeper soil layers through the drain hole 305 on the side. The drain hole 305 provides deep irrigation, allowing some water to directly reach the deep roots. The drain hole 305 and the water outlet component 4 form a dual irrigation function, balancing the water needs of both the surface and deep roots of the blueberry plant, ensuring even soil saturation and preventing excessive surface water accumulation. Furthermore, the fixing pin 304, inserted into the soil, secures the ring drip irrigation device, ensuring stable irrigation.
[0032] In addition, a filter screen 307 can be fitted on the outside of the fixing pin 304. The filter screen 307 is used to prevent soil particles from entering the inner cavity of the fixing pin 304.
[0033] Furthermore, the connecting pipe 3, the head hose 2, and the intermediate hose 5 are all arc-shaped structures. The arc-shaped connecting pipe 3, head hose 2, and intermediate hose 5 form a ring-shaped pipeline that surrounds the growth range of the blueberry plant; when the size of the ring is adjusted, the arc-shaped structure can bend and deform according to the number of connecting pipes 3 and intermediate hoses 5.
[0034] In addition, in this utility model, the plug 7 can adopt existing technology, such as a water pipe plug; it can also adopt... Figure 1 The proposed solution is as follows: The plug 7 includes a housing, an inner protrusion, and a bolt; the housing has a groove, and the inner protrusion is fixedly connected in the groove. An annular gap is provided between the groove and the inner protrusion. The inner protrusion is inserted into the insertion tube 302 located at one end of the connecting pipe 3. The housing is sleeved on the insertion tube 302. The side of the housing is threaded with a bolt, which abuts against the outer side of the insertion tube 302, tightly fitting the insertion tube 302 onto the inner protrusion to form a seal.
[0035] 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. Any modifications, alterations, alterations, or substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present utility model without departing from the spirit of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A ring drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation, characterized in that, Includes an inlet pipe (1) and a ring-shaped assembly; One end of the water inlet pipe (1) is provided with the annular assembly, and the other end of the water inlet pipe (1) is connected to a water source; The annular assembly includes a head hose (2), a connecting pipe (3), an intermediate hose (5), and a plug (7); multiple connecting pipes (3) are provided, and an intermediate hose (5) is provided between each adjacent connecting pipe (3); one end of the connecting pipe (3) is connected to one end of the head hose (2), and the other end of the connecting pipe (3) is connected to the plug (7); the other end of the head hose (2) is fixedly connected to the water inlet pipe (1). The inlet pipe (1), the head hose (2), the connecting pipe (3) and the intermediate hose (5) are internally connected and form a ring pipe structure; the side of the connecting pipe (3) is provided with a water outlet component (4), which is located inside the ring pipe structure.
2. The ring drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the connecting pipe (3) are respectively detachably connected to two adjacent intermediate hoses (5) via a connecting mechanism (6).
3. A ring drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting mechanism (6) includes a locking block (601) and a fixing ring (602); a flange (301) is fixedly provided at the end of the connecting pipe (3), the flange (301) is fixedly connected to the fixing ring (602), the inner side of the fixing ring (602) is provided with an annular groove (6021), and the end face of the fixing ring (602) is provided with a notch (6022) that matches the annular groove (6021). The locking block (601) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the end of the intermediate hose (5). The locking block (601) is used to enter from the notch (6022) and rotate within the annular groove (6021) to limit the movement.
4. A ring drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two ends of the connecting pipe (3) are fixedly connected to the insertion pipe (302), and the ends of the intermediate hose (5) and the head hose (2) are respectively sleeved on the corresponding insertion pipe (302).
5. A ring drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the connecting pipe (3) is provided with a through hole (303) that connects to the water outlet component (4).
6. A ring drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the connecting pipe (3) is fixedly connected to a fixing pin (304) for inserting into the soil. The fixing pin (304) is provided with an inner cavity. The bottom of the connecting pipe (3) is provided with a guide hole (306) that communicates with the inner cavity. The side of the fixing pin (304) is provided with a drainage hole (305) that communicates with the inner cavity.
7. A ring drip irrigation system for blueberry cultivation according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The connecting pipe (3), the head hose (2), and the intermediate hose (5) are all arc-shaped structures.