A seedling raising device for shortening seedling raising time by using circulating water

By combining a circulating water heating system and a PLC controller, the problem of uneven heating in the seedling raising device was solved, resulting in shorter seedling raising time and precise temperature control, providing a stable growth environment.

CN224439810UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03HAICHENG YUNFENG ECOLOGICAL AGRI CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HAICHENG YUNFENG ECOLOGICAL AGRI CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

Existing seedling raising equipment lacks an efficient and uniform heating system, and the temperature control is not precise enough, resulting in a long seedling raising time.

Method used

A circulating water heating system is adopted, which heats the water in the water tank through electric heating wires and uses a second pump to deliver the hot water to the heat exchange tube, realizing the circulation of hot water in the seedling box. Combined with temperature detectors and PLC controllers, the heating status and pump working intensity are automatically adjusted to ensure that the temperature is stable within a suitable range.

Benefits of technology

This achieves more uniform heat distribution, shortens seedling time, creates a stable and suitable growth temperature environment, and meets the growth needs of seedlings.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a seedling raising device that shortens seedling raising time using circulating water heating. It includes a base plate, with a seedling box body fixedly connected to the top of the base plate via a bracket. Baffles are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the seedling box body, with a culture tray placed on top of each baffle. A temperature detector is fixedly connected to the top of each culture tray. A heat exchange tube is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the seedling box body via a bracket, and a box body is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate. This utility model uses an electric heating wire to heat the water in a water tank. Subsequently, a second pump is activated, transporting the hot water through pipes to the heat exchange tube at the bottom of the seedling box body. The hot water circulates within the heat exchange tube, releasing heat evenly and raising the temperature inside the seedling box. This circulating water heating method results in more even heat distribution, effectively shortening the seedling raising time and creating a stable and suitable temperature environment for seedling growth.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of seedling raising devices, specifically a seedling raising device that uses circulating water heating to shorten the seedling raising time. Background Technology

[0002] Temperature is a key factor affecting seedling growth and development in agricultural seedling cultivation, persisting throughout the entire seedling growth cycle and playing a decisive role in its physiological activities, growth rate, and final quality. From the moment seeds germinate, temperature profoundly influences the germination process. Different crop seeds have specific temperature requirements for germination. For example, the suitable germination temperature for solanaceous crops (tomatoes, peppers, etc.) is mostly between 25-30℃. Within this range, seed enzyme activity is high, metabolism is vigorous, and the processes of water absorption, swelling, and breaking through the seed coat are more efficient. If the temperature is too low, seed physiological activities are inhibited, germination is delayed or even dormant, and the germination rate is sharply reduced; if the temperature is too high, it may damage the seed protein structure, causing it to become inactive and unable to germinate. However, current seedling cultivation devices often lack efficient and uniform heating systems, and temperature control is not precise enough, resulting in long seedling cultivation times. Therefore, we propose a seedling cultivation device that uses circulating water heating to shorten the seedling cultivation time. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a seedling raising device that uses circulating water heating to shorten the seedling raising time. It has the advantage of shortening the seedling raising time by circulating water heating, and solves the problem that current seedling raising devices often lack an efficient and uniform heating system and have inaccurate temperature control, resulting in a long seedling raising time.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a seedling raising device that shortens seedling raising time by using circulating water heating, comprising a base plate, a seedling box body fixedly connected to the top of the base plate via a bracket, baffles fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the seedling box body, a culture tray placed on the top of the baffles, a temperature detector fixedly connected to the top of the culture tray, a heat exchange tube fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the seedling box body via a bracket, a box body fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, a water tank fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the box body, a second pump fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the water tank, the outlet of the second pump fixedly connected to the inlet of the heat exchange tube via a pipe, the outlet of the heat exchange tube fixedly connected to the left end of the top of the water tank via a pipe, a heating groove opened in the lower part of the inner cavity of the box body, and an electric heating wire fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the heating groove.

[0005] Preferably, a horizontal plate is fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the seedling box body. An electric slide is installed on the top of the horizontal plate. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the electric slide via a bracket. A nozzle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate. A nutrient solution mixing tank is fixedly connected to the top left end of the bottom plate. A motor is fixedly connected to the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank. A stirring rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. The bottom of the stirring rod extends to the lower part of the inner cavity of the nutrient solution mixing tank. Liquid level sensors are installed on the top of both the nutrient solution mixing tank and the inner cavity of the water tank. A first pump is fixedly connected to the left side of the nutrient solution mixing tank.

[0006] Preferably, the suction port of the first pump is fixedly connected to the bottom of the left side of the inner cavity of the nutrient solution mixing tank through a pipe, and the outlet of the first pump is fixedly connected to the electric slide table through a hose.

[0007] Preferably, a water inlet is provided at the right end of the top of the water tank, and a threaded cap is provided at the top of the water inlet.

[0008] Preferably, a toolbox is fixedly connected to the front end of the top of the base plate, and a partition is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the toolbox.

[0009] Preferably, a display is fixedly connected to the left end of the front of the seedling box body, and the input end of the display is electrically connected to the output end of the liquid level sensor and the temperature detector.

[0010] Preferably, a PLC controller is fixedly connected to the right end of the front of the seedling box body. The output terminal of the PLC controller is electrically connected to the input terminals of the first pump, motor, electric slide, second pump and heating wire. The input terminal of the PLC controller is electrically connected to the output terminals of the liquid level sensor and temperature detector.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. This utility model uses an electric heating wire to heat the water in the water tank. Subsequently, a second pump is started, which transports the hot water through pipes to the heat exchange tube at the bottom of the seedling box. The hot water circulates in the heat exchange tube, releasing heat evenly and raising the temperature inside the seedling box. This circulating water heating method makes the heat distribution more uniform, effectively shortens the seedling time, and creates a stable and suitable growth temperature environment for the seedlings. Using a temperature detector, the temperature can be monitored in real time, and the data is fed back to the PLC controller. The PLC controller automatically adjusts the heating state of the electric heating wire and the working intensity of the second pump according to the set temperature value to ensure that the temperature inside the seedling box is stable within a suitable range.

[0013] 2. This utility model uses a motor to drive a stirring rod to stir the nutrient solution in the nutrient solution mixing tank, ensuring that the nutrient solution is evenly mixed. The first pump can deliver the nutrient solution to the nozzle through a hose. The electric slide table, according to the instructions of the PLC controller, drives the connecting plate and the nozzle to move left and right on the horizontal plate, so as to achieve precise spraying of the nutrient solution and meet the nutritional needs of the seedlings. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main sectional view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top sectional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Toolbox; 3. Seedling box body; 4. Horizontal plate; 5. Nutrient solution mixing tank; 6. First pump; 7. Motor; 8. Nozzle; 9. Connecting plate; 10. Electric slide; 11. Display; 12. PLC controller; 13. Box body; 14. Liquid level sensor; 15. Baffle; 16. Culture tray; 17. Temperature detector; 18. Water tank; 19. Second pump; 20. Heating tank; 21. Heating wire; 22. Stirring rod; 23. Heat exchange tube; 24. Water inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments. Example 1:

[0021] Please see Figure 1-4As shown, this utility model provides a seedling raising device that shortens seedling raising time by using circulating water heating. It includes a base plate 1, a seedling box body 3 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1 via a bracket, baffles 15 fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the seedling box body 3, a culture tray 16 placed on the top of the baffles 15, a temperature detector 17 fixedly connected to the top of the culture tray 16, a heat exchange tube 23 fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the seedling box body 3 via a bracket, and a box body 13 fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1. A water tank 18 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the housing 13. A second pump 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the water tank 18. The outlet of the second pump 19 is fixedly connected to the inlet of the heat exchange tube 23 through a pipe. The outlet of the heat exchange tube 23 is fixedly connected to the left end of the top of the water tank 18 through a pipe. A heating tank 20 is provided in the lower part of the inner cavity of the housing 13. An electric heating wire 21 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the heating tank 20. A water inlet 24 is provided at the right end of the top of the water tank 18. A threaded cap is provided on the top of the water inlet 24.

[0022] This technical solution uses heating wire 21 to heat the water in water tank 18. Then, the second pump 19 is started to transport hot water through pipes to heat exchange tube 23 at the bottom of the seedling box body 3. The hot water circulates in the heat exchange tube 23, releasing heat evenly and raising the temperature inside the seedling box. This circulating water heating method makes the heat distribution more uniform, effectively shortens the seedling time, and creates a stable and suitable growth temperature environment for the seedlings. The temperature detector 17 can monitor the temperature in real time and feed the data back to the PLC controller 12. The PLC controller 12 automatically adjusts the heating state of heating wire 21 and the working intensity of the second pump 19 according to the set temperature value to ensure that the temperature inside the seedling box is stable within a suitable range. Example 2:

[0023] Based on Embodiment 1, this utility model is as follows: Figure 1-4As shown, the seedling box body 3 has horizontal plates 4 fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides. An electric slide 10 is installed on the top of the horizontal plate 4. A connecting plate 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the electric slide 10 via a bracket. A nozzle 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate 9. A nutrient solution mixing tank 5 is fixedly connected to the top left end of the bottom plate 1. A motor 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank 5. A stirring rod 22 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 7. The bottom of the stirring rod 22 extends to the lower part of the inner cavity of the nutrient solution mixing tank 5. Liquid level sensors 14 are installed on the top of the inner cavities of the nutrient solution mixing tank 5 and the water tank 18. A first pump 6 is fixedly connected to the left side of the nutrient solution mixing tank 5. The suction port of the first pump 6 is connected to the inner cavity of the nutrient solution mixing tank 5 via a pipe. The bottom left side is fixedly connected to the outlet of the first pump 6, which is fixedly connected to the electric slide table 10 via a hose. The front end of the top of the base plate 1 is fixedly connected to the toolbox 2, and the inner cavity of the toolbox 2 is fixedly connected to the partition. The left end of the front of the seedling box body 3 is fixedly connected to the display 11. The input end of the display 11 is electrically connected to the output end of the liquid level sensor 14 and the temperature detector 17. The right end of the front of the seedling box body 3 is fixedly connected to the PLC controller 12. The output end of the PLC controller 12 is electrically connected to the input end of the first pump 6, the motor 7, the electric slide table 10, the second pump 19, and the heating wire 21. The input end of the PLC controller 12 is electrically connected to the output end of the liquid level sensor 14 and the temperature detector 17.

[0024] This technical solution uses motor 7 to drive stirring rod 22 to stir nutrient solution in nutrient solution mixing tank 5, ensuring uniform mixing of nutrient solution. The first pump 6 can deliver nutrient solution to nozzle 8 through hose. The electric slide table 10 drives connecting plate 9 and nozzle 8 to move left and right on horizontal plate 4 according to the instructions of PLC controller 12, so as to achieve precise spraying of nutrient solution and meet the nutritional needs of seedlings.

[0025] The working principle of this invention is as follows: The water in the water tank 18 is heated by the heating wire 21. Then, the second pump 19 is started, transporting the hot water through pipes to the heat exchange tube 23 at the bottom of the seedling box body 3. The hot water circulates in the heat exchange tube 23, releasing heat evenly and raising the temperature inside the seedling box. This circulating water heating method makes the heat distribution more uniform, effectively shortening the seedling time and creating a stable and suitable growth temperature environment for the seedlings. The temperature detector 17 can monitor the temperature in real time and feed the data back to the PLC controller 12. The controller 12 automatically adjusts the heating state of the heating wire 21 and the working intensity of the second pump 19 according to the set temperature value to ensure that the temperature in the seedling box is stable within a suitable range. The motor 7 can drive the stirring rod 22 to stir the nutrient solution in the nutrient solution mixing tank 5 to ensure that the nutrient solution is evenly mixed. The first pump 6 can deliver the nutrient solution to the nozzle 8 through the hose. The electric slide table 10 drives the connecting plate 9 and the nozzle 8 to move left and right on the horizontal plate 4 according to the instructions of the PLC controller 12 to achieve precise spraying of nutrient solution and meet the nutritional needs of the seedlings.

[0026] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0027] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A seedling raising device for shortening seedling raising time by using circulating water, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: The top of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to the seedling box body (3) via a bracket. Baffles (15) are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the seedling box body (3). A culture tray (16) is placed on top of the baffle (15). A temperature detector (17) is fixedly connected to the top of the culture tray (16). A heat exchange tube (23) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the seedling box body (3) via a bracket. The top of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to the box body (13). A water tank (18) is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the box (13). A second pump (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the water tank (18). The outlet of the second pump (19) is fixedly connected to the inlet of the heat exchange tube (23) through a pipe. The outlet of the heat exchange tube (23) is fixedly connected to the left end of the top of the water tank (18) through a pipe. A heating groove (20) is provided in the lower part of the inner cavity of the box (13). An electric heating wire (21) is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the heating groove (20).

2. The seedling raising device for shortening the seedling raising time using the circulating water according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear sides of the seedling box body (3) are fixedly connected with horizontal plates (4). An electric slide (10) is installed on the top of the horizontal plate (4). A connecting plate (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the electric slide (10) through a bracket. A nozzle (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate (9). A nutrient solution mixing tank (5) is fixedly connected to the left end of the top of the bottom plate (1). A motor (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the nutrient solution mixing tank (5). A stirring rod (22) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (7). The bottom of the stirring rod (22) extends to the lower part of the inner cavity of the nutrient solution mixing tank (5). A liquid level sensor (14) is installed on the top of the inner cavity of the nutrient solution mixing tank (5) and the water tank (18). A first pump (6) is fixedly connected to the left side of the nutrient solution mixing tank (5).

3. The seedling raising device of claim 2, wherein the seedling raising device is characterized by: The suction port of the first pump (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the left side of the inner cavity of the nutrient solution mixing tank (5) through a pipe, and the outlet of the first pump (6) is fixedly connected to the electric slide (10) through a hose.

4. The seedling raising device of claim 1, wherein the seedling raising device is characterized by: A water inlet (24) is provided at the right end of the top of the water tank (18), and a threaded cap is provided at the top of the water inlet (24).

5. The seedling raising device of claim 1, wherein the seedling raising device is characterized by: A toolbox (2) is fixedly connected to the front end of the top of the base plate (1), and a partition is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the toolbox (2).

6. A seedling raising device for shortening seedling raising time by using circulating water heating according to claim 1, characterized in that: A display (11) is fixedly connected to the left end of the front of the seedling box body (3). The input end of the display (11) is electrically connected to the output end of the liquid level sensor (14) and the temperature detector (17).

7. The seedling raising device of claim 1, wherein the seedling raising device is configured to raise seedlings in a shorter time by using the circulating water. A PLC controller (12) is fixedly connected to the right end of the front of the seedling box body (3). The output end of the PLC controller (12) is electrically connected to the input end of the first pump (6), motor (7), electric slide (10), second pump (19) and heating wire (21). The input end of the PLC controller (12) is electrically connected to the output end of the liquid level sensor (14) and temperature detector (17).