A smart seedling cultivation and rapid propagation management rack

By using a ring-shaped frame and mechanical drive, combined with infrared sensors and PLC control, automated liquid replenishment management of seedling propagation pots has been achieved, solving the problems of large size and complicated operation of traditional management racks, and improving management efficiency and intelligence level.

CN224439856UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03HAINAN KEDA FORESTRY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HAINAN KEDA FORESTRY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-18
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional seedling propagation and management racks are bulky, complex to operate, and difficult to automate, especially requiring manual operation when adding liquid.

Method used

It adopts a ring-shaped skeleton structure, and changes the position of multiple breeding pots through mechanical drive. Combined with infrared sensors and PLC control of water pumps, it realizes automated liquid replenishment management and uses spray pipes to spray multiple breeding pots simultaneously.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated management of multiple breeding pots, eliminating the need for manual operation. Its simple structure and small footprint improve management efficiency and intelligence.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a seedling intelligent cultivation and rapid propagation management rack, including a management support frame, an array of annular frames between two management supports, a rotating rod at the center of the annular frames, a reinforcing support frame fixed in a circumferential array between the two annular frames, a connecting rod installed at the top of the reinforcing support frame, a support platform in a circumferential array between the two annular frames, a propagation pot engaging at the top opening of the support platform, a support frame bolted to the top of the management support frame, and a spray pipe at the top of the support frame. Multiple annular frames can be rotated together by mechanical drive, thereby changing the position of the propagation pots on the surface of the annular frames in the circumferential array, allowing multiple propagation pots to pass sequentially through the spray end of the spray pipe, thus achieving simultaneous automated management of multiple propagation pots. Automated liquid replenishment management can be achieved without manual operation, and the structure is simple.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seedling cultivation technology, specifically a smart seedling cultivation and rapid propagation management rack. Background Technology

[0002] Seedling cultivation and propagation management racks are mainly used to support and fix cultivation containers, providing basic growth space for seedlings. Intelligent cultivation and rapid propagation management racks, by integrating functions such as automated monitoring, precise irrigation and environmental control, realize intelligent management of the seedling growth environment, greatly improve propagation efficiency and quality, and provide an efficient solution for large-scale and standardized production in modern agriculture.

[0003] In the prior art, a manageable edible mushroom cultivation rack disclosed in patent publication number "CN212911053U" includes a fixed frame. Adjustment grooves are provided on both sides of the fixed frame. Adjustment blocks are slidably installed at the upper and lower ends of the adjustment grooves. Installation frames are installed between the adjustment blocks, passing through the adjustment grooves. Planting frames are movably installed between the middle sections of the installation frames. In this invention, during the planting and observation of seedlings at the upper end of the planting frame, the installation groove and installation slider move the planting frame horizontally away from the fixed frame. After planting and observation are completed, the installation groove and installation slider reset the planting frame. After the movement and installation, the limiting screw is rotated sequentially, and the limiting plate installed at the bottom of the limiting screw moves downward, causing the bottom end of the limiting plate to make movable contact with the top of the installation frame, fixing the planting frame and preventing loosening. This facilitates operation and allows for management and collection between the planting frames.

[0004] However, the existing technology still has significant shortcomings. The above describes the breeding management rack for seedling cultivation. Traditional management racks are usually rectangular, and the breeding pots are placed vertically from top to bottom in parallel on the support platform. The management rack is usually large in volume, and the operation of replenishing liquid is relatively complicated, making it difficult to achieve automated management. The replenishment operation is usually carried out manually. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a smart seedling cultivation and rapid propagation management rack to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a seedling intelligent cultivation and rapid propagation management rack, comprising a management support, an annular skeleton arrayed between two management supports, a rotating rod provided at the center of the annular skeleton, a reinforcing support fixed in a circumferential array between the two annular skeletons, a connecting rod installed at the top of the reinforcing support, a support platform arrayed in a circumferential array between the two annular skeletons, a propagation pot engaging at the top opening of the support platform, a support frame bolted to the top of the management support, and a spray pipe provided at the top of the support frame.

[0007] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, multiple ring skeletons can be rotated together by mechanical drive, thereby changing the position of the breeding pots on the surface of the ring skeleton in the circumferential array. This allows multiple breeding pots to pass through the spray end of the spray pipe in sequence, thereby realizing the simultaneous automated management of multiple breeding pots. Automated liquid replenishment management can be achieved without manual operation, and the structure is simple.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating rod is connected to the management bracket by a bearing, and the rotating rod has a circumferential array of reinforcing ribs fixed to its surface, and the reinforcing ribs are fixed to the inner wall of the annular frame.

[0009] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, the rotating rod and the ring frame are connected and fixed by reinforcing ribs to ensure that the ring frame can rotate together when the rotating rod rotates.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the support platform is sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod, and the support platform and the connecting rod are movably connected.

[0011] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, when the ring frame rotates with the rotating rod, the support platform and the locked breeding pot can rotate together with the ring frame to the management position, and the support platform is always perpendicular to the ground due to the influence of gravity.

[0012] Preferably, the support frame is bolted to a mounting plate, and an infrared sensor is mounted on the mounting plate.

[0013] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, the infrared sensor can be divided into two parts: an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver. When the breeding pot rotates between the transmitter and the receiver, the infrared signal is interrupted. At this time, the electrical signal is received and processed, and the water pump is controlled by the PLC to carry out the spraying treatment.

[0014] Preferably, the management bracket has sprockets and chains on its sides, and a drive component is fixed to the front of the management bracket.

[0015] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, sprockets are installed on the surface of the rotating rod and the rotating end of the driving component. The driving component is a motor, and the two sprockets are connected by a chain.

[0016] Preferably, the sprockets are respectively mounted on the rotating end surfaces of the rotating rod and the driving component, and the two sprockets are connected by a chain, with the chain and the surfaces of the sprockets meshing with each other.

[0017] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, the driving component is a motor. When the driving component is working, the rotating rod can be rotated by the transmission of the sprocket and chain, thereby controlling the rotation of the ring frame.

[0018] Preferably, the top of the support frame is screwed with a fixing head, and the top of the fixing head is open, and the spray pipe is engaged with the inner wall of the fixing head.

[0019] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, the fixing head on the top surface of the support frame has an opening, and the fixing head is a plastic part. The spray pipe can be engaged in the fixing head from top to bottom through the opening. The fixing head can deform under force, thereby quickly engaging and connecting the spray pipe and playing a role in limiting the installation of the spray pipe.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] Instead of the traditional rectangular management frame, a ring-shaped frame is used. Reinforcing supports, connecting rods, and support platforms are used to connect the propagation pots to the ring-shaped frame. Multiple ring-shaped frames can be connected via a single rotating rod. A mechanical drive allows multiple ring-shaped frames to rotate simultaneously, changing the position of the propagation pots arranged in a circular array on the ring-shaped frame surface. This allows multiple propagation pots to pass sequentially through the spray nozzles, achieving simultaneous automated management of multiple propagation pots. Automated hydration management is achieved without manual operation. The structure is simple and occupies a small area, facilitating unified management of seedlings in multiple propagation pots and significantly saving manpower. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the ring-shaped skeleton structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Management bracket; 2. Rotating rod; 3. Ring frame; 4. Reinforcing rib; 5. Reinforcing bracket; 6. Connecting rod; 7. Support platform; 8. Breeding pot; 9. Support frame; 10. Fixing head; 11. Spray pipe; 12. Sprocket; 13. Chain; 14. Drive component; 15. Mounting plate; 16. Infrared sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0029] Example 1: A seedling intelligent cultivation and rapid propagation management rack: including a management support 1, with annular frames 3 arranged between two management supports 1, a rotating rod 2 at the center of the annular frame 3, the rotating rod 2 connected to the management support 1 by a bearing, reinforcing ribs 4 fixed in a circular array on the surface of the rotating rod 2, and the reinforcing ribs 4 fixed to the inner wall of the annular frame 3, the annular frame 3 being the core support part of the management rack, and multiple sets of annular frames 3 can be installed in a linear array sequentially, and multiple annular frames 3 are installed using management supports 1 and rotating rods 2, the rotating rod 2 being located at the center of the annular frame 3, and the interface between the rotating rod 2 and the management support 1 is connected by a bearing, allowing the rotating rod 2 to rotate at the interface of the management support 1, the reinforcing ribs 4 arranged in a circular array on the inner wall of the annular frame 3 are used to connect and fix the annular frame 3 to the rotating rod 2, so that the annular frame 3 can rotate together with the rotating rod 2.

[0030] A reinforcing bracket 5 is fixed in a circumferential array between two annular frames 3. A connecting rod 6 is installed at the top of the reinforcing bracket 5. A support platform 7 is arranged in a circumferential array between the two annular frames 3. The top of the support platform 7 is sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod 6, and the support platform 7 and the connecting rod 6 are movably connected. A breeding pot 8 is engaged at the top opening of the support platform 7. Seedlings to be cultivated and propagated can be grown in the breeding pot 8 and placed in the opening on the top surface of the support platform 7. The two are engaged with each other. The connecting end of the support platform 7 is sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod 6 on the reinforcing bracket 5. The reinforcing bracket 5 is directly connected and fixed to the two adjacent annular frames 3. Therefore, when the annular frame 3 rotates with the rotating rod 2, the support platform 7 and the engaged breeding pot 8 can rotate together with the annular frame 3 to the management position. Under the influence of gravity, the support platform 7 is always perpendicular to the ground, similar to the structure of a Ferris wheel.

[0031] A mounting plate 15 is bolted to the front of the support frame 9, and an infrared sensor 16 is mounted on the mounting plate 15. The top of the management bracket 1 is bolted to the support frame 9, and a spray pipe 11 is provided on the top of the support frame 9. The management bracket 1 uses the spray pipe 11 fixed at the mounting position of the support frame 9, and an infrared sensor 16 is added at a position close to the spray pipe 11 using the mounting plate 15. When the two are linked, unified nutrient solution management can be achieved for seedlings in multiple propagation pots 8. To further explain, after the propagation pot 8 is rotated to the spray position of the spray pipe 11, the required nutrient solution can be sprayed from the spray end into the propagation pot 8 to manage the seedlings. The infrared sensor 16 can be divided into an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver. When the breeding pot 8 rotates between the transmitter and the receiver, the infrared signal is interrupted. At this time, the electrical signal is received and processed. The water pump is controlled by the PLC to carry out the spraying treatment. The operation is repeated until all the seedlings in the breeding pot 8 on the surface of the ring frame 3 are sprayed by the spray pipe 11. This can realize intelligent and automated management, which effectively solves the problem that it is difficult to automate the management of seedlings placed vertically and horizontally in the traditional way. Although the stepped management frame can facilitate automated and intelligent management, it occupies a large area. Therefore, the rotation of the ring frame 3 can solve both problems at the same time.

[0032] The top of the support frame 9 is screwed with a fixing head 10, and the top of the fixing head 10 is open. The spray pipe 11 is engaged with the inner wall of the fixing head 10. It should be noted that the fixing head 10 on the top surface of the support frame 9 has an opening and the fixing head 10 is a plastic part. The spray pipe 11 can be engaged with the fixing head 10 from top to bottom through the opening. The fixing head 10 can deform under force, thereby quickly engaging and connecting the spray pipe 11 and playing a role in limiting the installation of the spray pipe 11.

[0033] The side of the management bracket 1 is provided with sprockets 12 and chains 13 respectively. The front of the management bracket 1 is fixed with a drive component 14. The sprockets 12 are respectively installed on the rotating end surface of the rotating rod 2 and the drive component 14, and the two sprockets 12 are connected by chains 13. The surfaces of the chains 13 and the sprockets 12 mesh with each other. Sprockets 12 are installed on the surface of the rotating rod 2 and the rotating end of the drive component 14. The drive component 14 is a motor, and the two sprockets 12 are connected by chains 13. When the drive component 14 is working, the rotating rod 2 can be rotated by the transmission of the sprockets 12 and chains 13, thereby controlling the rotation of the ring frame 3.

[0034] Working principle: The ring frame 3 serves as the core support, rotating on the management support 1 via the rotating rod 2 and bearings. The drive component 14 drives the rotating rod 2 and the ring frame 3 to rotate as a whole through the transmission of the sprocket 12 and chain 13. When the breeding pots 8, which are mounted in a circular array on the ring frame 3, rotate to the management position with the frame, the infrared sensor 16 detects that the breeding pots 8 are in place and triggers the PLC to control the water pump to start. The spray pipe 11 accurately sprays nutrient solution or water onto the seedlings in the pots. The support platform 7 is fixed to the ring frame 3 through the reinforcing bracket 5 and remains perpendicular to the ground during rotation to ensure uniform spraying. The entire process realizes the cyclical automated management of multiple sets of linear array breeding pots 8, which combines three-dimensional space utilization with efficient and intelligent operation, solving the problems of large footprint and inconvenient management of traditional parallel placement or stepped frame structures.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A seedling intelligent cultivation and rapid propagation management rack, characterized in that: The system includes a management support (1), an annular frame (3) arranged between two management supports (1), a rotating rod (2) at the center of the annular frame (3), a reinforcing support (5) arranged in a circular array between two annular frames (3), a connecting rod (6) installed at the top of the reinforcing support (5), a support platform (7) arranged in a circular array between two annular frames (3), a breeding pot (8) engaging at the top opening of the support platform (7), a support frame (9) bolted to the top of the management support (1), and a spray pipe (11) provided at the top of the support frame (9).

2. The intelligent seedling cultivation and rapid propagation management frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating rod (2) is connected to the management bracket (1) by a bearing. The rotating rod (2) is fixed with a circumferential array of reinforcing ribs (4), and the reinforcing ribs (4) are fixed to the inner wall of the annular frame (3).

3. The intelligent seedling cultivation and rapid propagation management frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support platform (7) is sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod (6), and the support platform (7) and the connecting rod (6) are movably connected.

4. The intelligent seedling cultivation and rapid propagation management frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (9) is bolted to a mounting plate (15), and an infrared sensor (16) is mounted on the mounting plate (15).

5. The intelligent seedling cultivation and rapid propagation management frame according to claim 4, characterized in that: The management bracket (1) is provided with a sprocket (12) and a chain (13) on its side, and a drive component (14) is fixed on the front of the management bracket (1).

6. The intelligent seedling cultivation and rapid propagation management frame according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sprockets (12) are respectively installed on the rotating end surfaces of the rotating rod (2) and the driving member (14), and the two sprockets (12) are connected by a chain (13), and the surfaces of the chain (13) and the sprockets (12) mesh with each other.

7. The seedling intelligent cultivation and rapid propagation management rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support frame (9) is screwed with a fixing head (10), and the top of the fixing head (10) is open, and the spray pipe (11) is engaged with the inner wall of the fixing head (10).