An agricultural seedling raising device

By designing an agricultural seedling raising device that combines a substrate tray and a floating tray, the limitations of traditional seedling trays in terms of light utilization and heat preservation performance are solved, thereby improving seedling uniformity and healthy seedling growth.

CN224439808UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03CHINA AGRI UNIV +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA AGRI UNIV
Filing Date
2025-06-23
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional seedling trays have limitations in light utilization and heat preservation performance, and the material is prone to deformation or does not absorb heat, which affects seedling growth.

Method used

Design an agricultural seedling raising device comprising a substrate tray and a floating tray. The substrate tray has substrate holes and receiving grooves, while the floating tray has embedding grooves and connecting holes. Combined with an insulation pad and connecting components, it provides stable support and cushioning, promoting root development and temperature maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It improves seedling uniformity, facilitates transfer and seedling lifting operations, promotes healthy seedling growth, and enhances light utilization and heat preservation performance.

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Abstract

This invention provides an agricultural seedling raising device, comprising several seedling raising components and several connecting components, wherein the seedling raising components are connected to each other via the connecting components. Each seedling raising component includes a substrate tray and a floating tray, with the substrate tray positioned above the floating tray. The substrate tray has several substrate holes, and a receiving groove is provided below the substrate holes. The floating tray has several embedding grooves. The agricultural seedling raising device of this invention includes a substrate tray, a floating tray, and connecting components. The floating tray provides stable support for the substrate tray, and the connecting components connect multiple seedling raising components, facilitating the transfer and retrieval of the seedling raising components.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of agriculture, and in particular relates to an agricultural seedling raising device. Background Technology

[0002] In agricultural production, the seedling stage plays a crucial role in crop growth. Traditional seedling trays are mostly made of pure plastic or pure foam. However, while plastic seedling trays are easy to clean and reuse, they have certain limitations in light utilization and heat preservation performance, and the plastic material is prone to deformation during use. Foam seedling trays, on the other hand, have certain strength, are convenient, and have good buoyancy, but they do not absorb heat, and their heat preservation effect on promoting seedling growth is not considered. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to overcome the defects in the prior art and propose an agricultural seedling raising device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] An agricultural seedling raising device includes a plurality of seedling raising components and a plurality of connecting components, wherein the seedling raising components are connected to each other through the connecting components.

[0006] The seedling raising assembly includes a substrate tray and a floating tray. The substrate tray is located above the floating tray, and the substrate tray has several substrate holes. A receiving groove is provided below the substrate holes, and the floating tray has several embedding grooves. The receiving grooves are used to hold substrate or mud blocks.

[0007] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the embedding groove is larger than the outer diameter of the receiving groove, and the depth of the embedding groove is greater than or equal to the height of the receiving groove, wherein the embedding groove and the receiving groove are fitted together. The embedding groove is used to embed into the receiving groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the embedding groove is provided with a contact hole, and the bottom of the receiving groove is provided with a connecting hole. The diameter of the contact hole is larger than the diameter of the connecting hole. The floating disc provides breathing space for the roots, preventing them from being submerged for extended periods and promoting healthy root development. The connecting hole and contact hole also allow air to enter, facilitating root respiration and development.

[0009] Furthermore, an insulation pad is provided on the inner bottom of the embedding groove. The insulation pad is used to keep the seedlings warm and maintain a suitable temperature in the water and the seedling environment.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a connecting frame, a connecting plate, and two identical connecting units. Each connecting unit is connected to a seedling raising component. The two ends of the connecting frame are connected to corresponding connecting units, and the bottom of each connecting unit is uniformly connected to the connecting plate. The connecting assembly connects two adjacent seedling raising components, facilitating the transfer and retrieval of the entire seedling raising device.

[0011] Furthermore, the connecting unit includes an upper positioning component and a lower positioning component. The upper positioning component has a U-shaped structure and is located on the upper edge of the substrate disk. The lower positioning component has an L-shaped structure and is located on the lower edge of the floating disk. The bottom of the upper positioning component and the top of the lower positioning component are detachably connected.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting plate has two connecting slots, and the bottom of the lower positioning member has a connecting block that mates with the connecting slots. The connecting slots have some clearance after accommodating the connecting block, allowing the connecting block to move slightly within the slots and increasing buffer space.

[0013] Furthermore, the connecting frame is internally equipped with a moving block and a limiting block. A limiting groove is formed on one side of the limiting block, and the limiting block mates with the limiting groove. A connecting shaft is provided on one side of the lower positioning member, and the connecting shafts of adjacent lower positioning members are respectively connected to the moving block and the limiting block. The length of the limiting groove is greater than the width of the limiting block. The seedling device may sway in water due to environmental factors; the limiting block has room to move within the limiting groove, providing a buffer space.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0015] The agricultural seedling raising device of this utility model is provided with a substrate tray, a floating tray and a connecting component. The floating tray provides stable support for the substrate tray, and the connecting component connects multiple seedling raising components, which facilitates the transfer and retrieval of the seedling raising components. Therefore, the seedling raising device improves the uniformity of seedling emergence and facilitates seedling lifting operations. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the agricultural seedling raising device described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the substrate disk body described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the floating disk body described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting component described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1. Matrix plate; 2. Floating plate; 3. Connecting assembly; 11. Matrix hole; 12. Receiving groove; 13. Connecting hole; 21. Embedding groove; 22. Insulation pad; 23. Contact hole; 31. Upper positioning component; 32. Lower positioning component; 33. Connecting plate; 34. Connecting frame; 321. Connecting block; 322. Connecting shaft; 331. Connecting groove; 341. Moving block; 342. Limiting block; 343. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] like Figure 1-4 As shown, an agricultural seedling raising device includes 60 seedling raising components and several connecting components 3, which are connected to each other. Each seedling raising component includes a substrate tray 1 and a floating tray 2. The substrate tray 1 (50 cm × 30 cm) is made of blue plastic, allowing it to fully receive the blue spectrum of sunlight or artificial lighting, promoting seedling growth. The substrate tray 1 is located above the floating tray 2 and has several substrate holes 11. Below the substrate holes 11 is a receiving groove 12 with a conical cross-section. The floating tray 2 is made of black foam material (the foam tray itself has high strength and is not easily deformed, improving the uniformity of seedling emergence), enhancing heat absorption and insulation, and maintaining a suitable temperature for the water and seedling environment. The floating tray 2 has several embedding grooves 21. The receiving grooves 12 are used to hold substrate or mud blocks.

[0028] The inner diameter of the embedding groove 21 is larger than the outer diameter of the receiving groove 12, and the depth of the embedding groove 21 is greater than or equal to the height of the receiving groove 12. The embedding groove 21 fits into the receiving groove 12. The embedding groove 21 is used to embed into the receiving groove 12. The bottom of the embedding groove 21 is provided with a contact hole 23, and the bottom of the receiving groove 12 is provided with a connecting hole 13. The diameter of the contact hole 23 is larger than the diameter of the connecting hole 13. The floating disc 2 provides breathing space for the roots, avoids long-term root submersion, and promotes healthy root development. The connecting hole 13 and the contact hole 23 are also used for air entry, facilitating root respiration and development. A heat-insulating pad 22 is provided on the inner side of the bottom of the embedding groove 21. The heat-insulating pad 22 is used to keep the seedlings warm and maintain a suitable temperature in the water and the seedling environment.

[0029] The connecting component 3 includes a connecting frame 34, a connecting plate 33, and two identical connecting units. Each connecting unit is connected to the seedling component. The two ends of the connecting frame 34 are connected to the corresponding connecting unit, and the bottom of each connecting unit is connected to the connecting plate 33. The connecting component 3 connects two adjacent seedling components, facilitating the transfer and retrieval of the entire seedling device. Each connecting unit includes an upper positioning component 31 and a lower positioning component 32. The upper positioning component 31 has a U-shaped structure and is located on the upper edge of the substrate tray 1. The lower positioning component 32 has an L-shaped structure and is located on the lower edge of the floating tray 2. The bottom of the upper positioning component 31 and the top of the lower positioning component 32 are detachably connected. The connecting plate 33 has two connecting grooves 331, and the bottom of the lower positioning component 32 has a connecting block 321 that engages with the connecting grooves 331. The connecting groove 331 has a margin after accommodating the connecting block 321, allowing the connecting block 321 to move slightly within the groove and increasing buffer space. The connecting frame 34 internally houses a moving block 341 and a limiting block 342. A limiting groove 343 is formed on one side of the limiting block 342, which engages with the limiting groove 343. A connecting shaft 322 is provided on one side of the lower positioning member 32, and the connecting shafts 322 of adjacent lower positioning members 32 are respectively connected to the moving block 341 and the limiting block 342. The length of the limiting groove 343 is greater than the width of the limiting block 342. The seedling device may sway in water due to environmental factors; the limiting block 342's margin for movement within the limiting groove 343 provides buffer space.

[0030] Implementation process:

[0031] The substrate tray 1 is embedded into the floating tray 2, so that the two are tightly connected to obtain the seedling component. The seedling substrate or mud block is filled into the receiving tank 12, and seedlings are sown or placed. Then, the positioning component 31 and the lower positioning component 32 are installed on the edge of the seedling component. Then, the connecting block 321 of the adjacent seedling component is connected to the connecting plate 33. Finally, the connecting shaft 322 of the adjacent seedling component is connected to the moving block 341 or the limiting block 342 in the connecting frame 34. After that, the seedling components are connected, so that the seedling device can float on the water surface. When the seedlings grow to the stage suitable for transplanting, they can be taken out as a whole or in separate holes for subsequent planting.

[0032] 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, improvements, etc., 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. An agricultural growing device, characterized by: It includes several seedling raising components and several connecting components, wherein the seedling raising components are connected to each other through the connecting components; The seedling raising component includes a substrate tray and a floating tray. The substrate tray is located above the floating tray. The substrate tray has a plurality of substrate holes, and a receiving groove is provided below the substrate holes. The floating tray has a plurality of embedding grooves.

2. The agricultural growing apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The inner diameter of the embedding groove is larger than the outer diameter of the receiving groove, the depth of the embedding groove is greater than or equal to the height of the receiving groove, and the embedding groove and the receiving groove are fitted together.

3. The agricultural growing apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The bottom of the embedding groove is provided with a contact hole, and the bottom of the receiving groove is provided with a connecting hole. The diameter of the contact hole is larger than the diameter of the connecting hole.

4. The agricultural growing apparatus of claim 1, wherein: An insulation pad is provided on the inner bottom side of the embedding groove.

5. The agricultural growing apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The connecting component includes a connecting frame, a connecting plate, and two identical connecting units. Each connecting unit is connected to the seedling component. The two ends of the connecting frame are connected to the corresponding connecting units, and the bottom of each connecting unit is connected to the connecting plate.

6. The agricultural growing apparatus of claim 5, wherein: The connecting unit includes an upper positioning component and a lower positioning component. The upper positioning component has a U-shaped structure and is located on the upper edge of the substrate disk. The lower positioning component has an L-shaped structure and is located on the lower edge of the floating disk. The bottom of the upper positioning component and the top of the lower positioning component are detachably connected.

7. The agricultural growing apparatus of claim 6, wherein: The connecting plate has two connecting slots, and the bottom of the lower positioning member has a connecting block that cooperates with the connecting slots.

8. The agricultural seedling raising device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting frame is provided with a moving block and a limiting block inside. A limiting groove is provided on one side of the limiting block, and the limiting block cooperates with the limiting groove. A connecting shaft is provided on one side of the lower positioning member, and the connecting shafts of adjacent lower positioning members are respectively connected to the moving block and the limiting block.