A steep slope plant growing device for quarrying
By designing planting boxes and water collection chambers on the steep slopes of quarries, and using absorbent cotton ropes and water supply channels for water supply, combined with a fixed structure, the problems of water loss and poor stability on steep slopes were solved, thereby improving the survival rate of plants and the stability of the growing environment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XUZHOU JIUZHOU LANDSCAPE & ECOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
The soil on the steep slopes of quarry sites is barren and water is easily lost, making it difficult to guarantee the survival rate of plants using traditional planting methods. The poor stability of planting containers also affects plant growth.
Design a device comprising a planting box, a support plate, and a water collection chamber. The water collection chamber is equipped with an absorbent cotton rope, and a water supply channel is connected to the water collection chamber. There is a layer of gravel between the support plate and the soil layer. The fixing structure stabilizes the planting box through a screw rod and a top pressure block.
By providing continuous water and securing the plants firmly, the survival rate of the plants on the steep slopes of the quarry was improved, the risk of water loss and slippage of the planting boxes was reduced, and a suitable growing environment was created.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries, belonging to the field of planting technology for steep slopes of quarries. Background Technology
[0002] After long-term mining, quarry sites have formed numerous steep slopes. These slopes have poor soil and complex terrain, posing significant challenges to plant cultivation. Traditional planting methods struggle to ensure plant survival rates in such environments because water easily evaporates from the steep slopes, soil stability is poor, and planting containers are difficult to secure, all of which hinder plant growth. Therefore, a plant cultivation device for steep slopes in quarries is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above-mentioned technical deficiencies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries, so as to improve the survival rate of plants on steep slopes of quarries.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: This utility model provides a plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries, comprising:
[0005] Planting box;
[0006] A support plate, which is placed horizontally inside the planting box;
[0007] A soil layer, which is set on a support plate, is used for planting plants;
[0008] The support plate has a water collection chamber below it, and multiple absorbent cotton ropes are installed inside the water collection chamber. The upper ends of the absorbent cotton ropes extend into the soil layer to keep the soil layer moist.
[0009] Preferably, a layer of crushed stone is provided between the support plate and the soil layer.
[0010] Preferably, a water supply channel is provided on the side wall of the planting box, the lower end of the water supply channel is connected to the water collection cavity, and the upper end of the water supply channel is open.
[0011] Preferably, the upper end of the water supply channel is provided with a filter plate for filtering impurities.
[0012] Preferably, the upper side of the planting box is inclined, and the upper port of the water supply channel is located at the high end of the upper side of the planting box.
[0013] Preferably, the planting box has side cavities on both sides, and a lead screw is rotatably connected inside the side cavity. Both ends of the lead screw are meshed with sliders. Two top pressure blocks are symmetrically slidably connected inside the side cavity and on both sides of the lead screw. One side of the top pressure block penetrates the side cavity and extends to the outside.
[0014] Both ends of the slider are rotatably connected to connecting rods, and the ends of the connecting rods are rotatably connected to the top pressure block.
[0015] Preferably, the surface of the top pressure block is evenly distributed with multiple spikes.
[0016] Preferably, the side cavity is provided with multiple guide posts, and the top pressure block is slidably sleeved on the multiple guide posts.
[0017] Preferably, the lower side of the planting box is truncated cone-shaped, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, which facilitates placing the planting box into the pit.
[0018] Preferably, the planting box is provided with handles on both sides to facilitate removing the planting box from the pit.
[0019] Compared with existing technologies:
[0020] 1. This utility model utilizes a water collection chamber within the planting box to store a certain amount of water, providing a stable water source for the plants. The absorbent cotton rope within the chamber continuously delivers water to the soil layer through capillary action, maintaining soil moisture and preventing water shortages due to rapid water loss. Secondly, the added water replenishment channel further enhances water collection capacity. During rain or irrigation, water flowing down the steep slope can enter the water collection chamber through the replenishment channel, replenishing the water reserve. This allows the collection chamber to more effectively collect and utilize natural rainfall and irrigation water, reducing reliance on manual watering. Simultaneously, the gravel layer between the support plate and the soil layer provides excellent drainage and aeration, preventing waterlogging and root rot, and creating a suitable growth environment for the plant roots. This significantly improves the survival rate of plants in the harsh environment of steep slopes in quarries.
[0021] 2. This invention uses a drive head to rotate a lead screw, causing two sliders to slide relative to each other. This, in turn, pushes a top-pressing block outward via a connecting rod, pressing it against the surface of the pit to securely fix the planting box. The spikes on the surface of the top-pressing block increase friction with the pit wall, further enhancing the fixing effect and preventing the planting box from sliding or tipping over on steep slopes due to gravity or external forces. Furthermore, guide posts within the side cavity ensure the stability and accuracy of the top-pressing block's sliding, guaranteeing the reliable operation of the fixing mechanism. This fixing method adapts to the complex terrain conditions of steep slopes in quarries, allowing the planting box to be stably placed in the pit, providing a stable platform for plant growth and ensuring normal plant development. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the side cavity of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lead screw, slider, top pressure block and connecting rod of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the planting box and support plate of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the planting box, support plate, soil layer and gravel layer of this utility model.
[0028] In the picture:
[0029] 1. Planting box; 101. Water collection chamber; 102. Water supply channel; 103. Side chamber; 104. Handle;
[0030] 2. Support plate; 3. Soil layer; 4. Absorbent cotton rope; 5. Gravel layer; 6. Filter plate.
[0031] 7. Lead screw, 8. Slider, 9. Top pressure block, 10. Connecting rod, 11. Spike, 12. Guide post. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The present invention is illustrated below with specific embodiments, but these are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
[0033] Example 1
[0034] like Figures 1-6 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries is provided, including a planting box 1, a support plate 2 and a soil layer 3.
[0035] The planting box 1 is the basic supporting component of the entire device. A pit matching the size of the planting box 1 is opened on the steep slope of the quarry. The planting box 1 is placed into the pit, and then plants can be planted inside. To facilitate the placement of the planting box 1 into the pit, the lower side of the planting box 1 is shaped like a frustum, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. This shape design reduces friction and obstruction with the pit wall during placement, making the process smoother. Additionally, handles 104 are provided on both sides of the planting box 1. When it is necessary to remove the planting box 1 from the pit, the handles 104 provide convenient leverage points, facilitating handling and movement by operators.
[0036] The support plate 2 is placed horizontally inside the planting box 1, and its surface is provided with perforations. The perforations allow water to permeate smoothly from the soil layer 3 into the water collection chamber 101 below, while also ensuring that the water in the water collection chamber 101 is transported upward to the soil layer 3 through the absorbent cotton rope 4.
[0037] Soil layer 3 is placed on support plate 2 and serves as a carrier for plant growth, used for planting plants.
[0038] The support plate 2 has a water collection chamber 101 located below it. The water collection chamber 101 can store a certain amount of water to provide a continuous water source for plant growth. Inside the water collection chamber 101, there are multiple absorbent cotton ropes 4. The upper ends of the absorbent cotton ropes 4 extend into the soil layer 3. Utilizing capillary action, the absorbent cotton ropes 4 can transport the water in the water collection chamber 101 to the soil layer 3, keeping the soil layer 3 moist and providing suitable water conditions for plant growth.
[0039] In addition, a gravel layer 5 is provided between the support plate 2 and the soil layer 3. The gravel layer 5 can increase the air permeability of the soil layer 3, which is beneficial to the respiration of plant roots.
[0040] Example 2
[0041] Based on Example 1, this example further improves the planting box 1 to better collect and utilize water.
[0042] A water supply channel 102 is provided on the side wall of the planting box 1. The lower end of the water supply channel 102 is connected to the water collection chamber 101, and the upper end is open. This allows external water to flow into the water collection chamber 101 through the water supply channel 102 to replenish the water volume in the water collection chamber 101.
[0043] To prevent impurities from entering the water collection chamber 101, clogging the absorbent cotton rope 4, or affecting water quality, a filter plate 6 for filtering impurities is installed at the upper end of the water supply channel 102. The filter plate 6 can filter out impurities such as fallen leaves carried by rainwater or irrigation water, preventing impurities from entering the water collection chamber 101 and reducing the impurity content in the water collection chamber 101.
[0044] The upper side of the planting box 1 is inclined, and the upper end of the water supply channel 102 is located at the high end of the upper side of the planting box 1. When the planting box 1 is placed inside the pit of the steep slope of the quarry, the upper side of the planting box 1 is aligned with the inclination direction of the slope, and the upper side of the planting box 1 is lower than the surface of the slope. During rainy weather or when workers irrigate, water will flow down the slope. When some water flows to the upper end of the water supply channel 102, it will flow into the water collection chamber 101 through the water supply channel 102. In this way, water can be effectively collected in the water collection chamber 101, thereby meeting the water needs of long-term plant growth, improving water use efficiency, and reducing the frequency of manual watering.
[0045] Example 3
[0046] Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment improves the fixing structure of the planting box 1 to enhance the stability of the planting box 1 in steep slope pits.
[0047] The planting box 1 has side cavities 103 on both sides. A lead screw 7 is rotatably connected inside each side cavity 103. The upper end of the lead screw 7 extends from the side cavity 103 and is connected to a drive head, which drives the lead screw 7 to rotate within the side cavity 103. Both ends of the lead screw 7 are engaged with sliders 8, and the threads at both ends of the lead screw 7 are in opposite directions. When the lead screw 7 rotates, the two sliders 8 slide relative to or away from each other. Two pressure blocks 9 are symmetrically slidably connected inside the side cavity 103 and on both sides of the lead screw 7. One side of each pressure block 9 penetrates the side cavity 103 and extends to the outside.
[0048] Both ends of the slider 8 are rotatably connected to connecting rods 10, and the ends of the connecting rods 10 are rotatably connected to the top pressure block 9. When the lead screw 7 rotates and drives the two sliders 8 to slide relative to each other, the two sliders 8 will push the top pressure block 9 outward through the connecting rods 10, causing the top pressure block 9 to press against the surface of the pit, thereby fixing the planting box 1.
[0049] To further increase the friction between the top pressure block 9 and the surface of the pit, and to enhance the fixing effect, multiple spikes 11 are evenly distributed on the surface of the top pressure block 9. The spikes 11 can penetrate into the soil or rock crevices of the pit wall, making the top pressure block 9 more firmly fixed.
[0050] In addition, the side cavity 103 is provided with multiple guide posts 12, and the top pressing block 9 is slidably sleeved on the multiple guide posts 12. The guide posts 12 play a guiding and limiting role in the sliding of the top pressing block 9, ensuring that the top pressing block 9 will not deviate during the sliding process, and ensuring that the top pressing block 9 can accurately press against the surface of the pit.
[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate and not limit the technical solutions of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Any modifications or partial substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries, characterized in that, include: Planting box (1); Support plate (2), which is placed horizontally inside planting box (1); Soil layer (3), which is set on support plate (2) for planting plants; The support plate (2) is provided with a water collection cavity (101) below it. The water collection cavity (101) is provided with multiple absorbent cotton ropes (4). The upper end of the absorbent cotton ropes (4) extends into the soil layer (3) to keep the soil layer (3) moist.
2. The plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries according to claim 1, characterized in that, A gravel layer (5) is provided between the support plate (2) and the soil layer (3).
3. A plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The planting box (1) has a water supply channel (102) on its side wall. The lower end of the water supply channel (102) is connected to the water collection chamber (101), and the upper end of the water supply channel (102) is open.
4. A plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper end of the water supply channel (102) is provided with a filter plate (6) for filtering impurities.
5. A plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper side of the planting box (1) is inclined, and the upper port of the water supply channel (102) is located at the high end of the upper side of the planting box (1).
6. A plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The planting box (1) has side cavities (103) on both sides. A lead screw (7) is rotatably connected inside the side cavity (103). A slider (8) is meshed at both ends of the lead screw (7). Two top pressure blocks (9) are symmetrically slidably connected inside the side cavity (103) and on both sides of the lead screw (7). One side of the top pressure block (9) penetrates the side cavity (103) and extends to the outside. Both ends of the slider (8) are rotatably connected to the connecting rod (10), and the end of the connecting rod (10) is rotatably connected to the top pressure block (9).
7. A plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries according to claim 6, characterized in that, The surface of the top pressure block (9) is evenly distributed with multiple spikes (11).
8. A plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries according to claim 6, characterized in that, The side cavity (103) is provided with multiple guide posts (12), and the top pressure block (9) is slidably sleeved on the multiple guide posts (12).
9. A plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower side of the planting box (1) is shaped like a truncated cone, which is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, making it easy to place the planting box (1) into the pit.
10. A plant planting device for steep slopes of quarries according to claim 1, characterized in that, The planting box (1) is provided with handles (104) on both sides to facilitate removing the planting box (1) from the pit.