A planting device for obtaining a root-soil complex cohesion detection sample
By designing a planting device with permeable holes and a net, the problems of structural damage and root restriction during root-soil composite sampling were solved, enabling natural root growth and improving the accuracy of cohesion testing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO GREENSUM ECOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for testing the cohesion of root-soil composites often fail to maintain their original structure during sampling, and planting devices restrict root growth, affecting test results.
Design a planting device comprising two shells, with openings at the top and bottom and holes on the sides to form a planting trough. The drainage outlet has a mesh. The shells are connected by a mother-daughter trough to avoid damage to the root-soil complex and allow the roots to grow naturally.
It improved the stability of the planting structure, reduced the impact on the test results, made the plant roots closer to their natural growth state, and improved the accuracy of the test samples.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of slope vegetation restoration and ecological restoration, and in particular relates to a planting device for obtaining root-soil composite cohesion test samples. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, existing root-soil composite samples for cohesion testing often fail to maintain their original structure during sampling, and damage to these samples renders them unsuitable for testing. Furthermore, related planting devices cannot effectively prevent the restriction of root growth, hindering natural root development and impacting sample test results. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention addresses the aforementioned technical problems by providing a planting device for obtaining samples for testing the cohesion of root-soil composites. This device effectively avoids restricting the growth of plant roots, allowing them to grow closer to their natural state. The slots on both sides and at the top and bottom enhance the stability of the planting structure, preventing damage to the root-soil composite within the planting structure and greatly reducing the impact on the test results.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a planting device for obtaining root-soil composite cohesion test samples, comprising two shells of the same shape, with openings at the top and bottom ends of the shells and multiple holes on the sides of the shells. In use, the two shells are arranged opposite each other and connected to form a whole. One end of the shell forms a planting port, and the other end forms a water inlet. Connectors are respectively connected to the planting port and the water inlet. A mesh is provided on the connector of the water inlet to facilitate the downward growth of roots and the downward transport of water. A planting trough is formed between the two shells, and the inner shell of the planting trough is filled with planting substrate, on which plants grow.
[0005] Preferably, the housing is a longitudinally half-sectioned circular tube, and the joint is an annular joint.
[0006] Preferably, the hole is V-shaped and is set on the wall of the circular tube. The V-shaped opening facilitates the natural growth of the roots through the tube wall to the surrounding area, avoiding the restriction of the tube wall on the lateral growth of the plant roots.
[0007] Preferably, the side ends of the housing are respectively provided with female and male grooves so that the side ends of the two housings can be connected through the female and male grooves.
[0008] Preferably, the upper and lower ends of the housing are insertion ends, and the connector is provided with a slot, so that the insertion end can be inserted into the slot.
[0009] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages and positive effects of this invention are as follows: the overall structure is simple and easy to install. The planting trough is formed by connecting two shells. The joints at both ends are used to reinforce the structure, which improves the stability of the planting structure and avoids damage to the root-soil composite inside the planting structure. The joints of the drainage outlets are equipped with mesh and the shell walls are perforated, which can effectively avoid restricting the growth of plant roots and allow the plant roots to grow in a near-natural state, greatly reducing the impact on the experimental results. Attached Figure Description
[0010] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.
[0011] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the present utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 3 This utility model is used to obtain a sample image for testing the cohesion of root-soil composites;
[0014] Among them, 1. shell, 11. planting trough, 12. planting port, 13. water inlet, 14. V-shaped hole, 15. slot; 2. connector, 2.1. slot; 3. mesh body. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The present invention will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.
[0016] A planting device for obtaining root-soil composite cohesion test samples, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1 to 3 It includes two shells 1 of the same shape. The shell 1 is a PVC round tube or other material round tube that is longitudinally half-sectioned. The side ends of the shells are respectively provided with female grooves so that the side ends of the two shells can be connected through the female grooves.
[0017] In use, the two housings 1 are positioned opposite each other and connected to form a single unit.
[0018] The shell 1 has openings at both the top and bottom ends, and multiple holes 14 are provided on the side of the shell 1. The holes are V-shaped and are provided on the cylindrical tube wall. The V-shaped openings are provided from the upper part of the side wall of the shell to the lower part. Their vertical dimension is greater than half of the vertical dimension of the shell. The V-shaped openings facilitate the natural growth of roots through the tube wall to the surrounding area, avoiding the restriction of the tube wall on the lateral growth of plant roots.
[0019] One end of the shell forms a planting port 12, and the other end forms a water inlet 13. The upper and lower ends of the shell 1 are insertion ends. Connectors 2 are respectively connected to the planting port 12 and the water inlet 13. The connectors 2 are ring connectors. Specifically, the connectors 2 are provided with slots 21. The insertion end of the shell 1 can be inserted into the slots 21. The connector of the water inlet 13 is provided with a mesh 3 to facilitate the downward growth of roots and the downward transport of water. A planting trough 11 is formed between the two shells 1. The inner shell of the planting trough 11 is filled with planting substrate, and plants grow on the planting substrate.
[0020] How to use:
[0021] When sowing, insert two longitudinally split round tubes through the side slots, then fix them by connecting the insertion ends of the round tubes to the upper and lower connectors, place the soil and seeds in, and then place the planting device in the soil.
[0022] When obtaining root-soil composite samples, the planting device is removed from the soil layer. First, the above-ground parts of the plant are cut off. Then, the roots on the outer side of the V-shaped opening of the circular tube wall and the bottom of the lower connector of the planting device are removed. Finally, the upper and lower connectors are removed, the connected circular tubes are separated, and the root-soil composite is removed from the planting device as a whole to prepare the sample to be tested.
[0023] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A planting device for obtaining a root-soil complex cohesion test sample, characterized in that, It consists of two identical shells with openings at the top and bottom and multiple holes on the sides. In use, the two shells are placed opposite each other and connected to form a whole. One end of the shell forms a planting port and the other end forms a water inlet. Connectors are attached to the planting port and the water inlet, and a mesh is attached to the connector of the water inlet. A planting trough is formed between the two shells, and the inner shell of the planting trough is filled with planting substrate, on which plants grow.
2. The planting device for obtaining a root-soil complex cohesion test sample according to claim 1, wherein, The housing is a longitudinally half-sectioned circular tube, and the joint is an annular joint.
3. The planting device for obtaining a root-soil complex cohesion test sample according to claim 2, wherein, The hole is V-shaped and is located on the wall of a circular tube.
4. The planting device for obtaining a root-soil complex cohesion test sample according to claim 1, wherein, The side ends of the housing are respectively provided with female and male grooves so that the side ends of the two housings can be connected through the female and male grooves.
5. The planting device for obtaining a root-soil complex cohesion test sample according to claim 1, wherein, The upper and lower ends of the housing are insertion ends, and the connector is provided with a slot, which can be inserted into the slot.