A soil ball protection device during a tree transplanting process

Abstract

The application discloses a soil ball protection device in a tree transplanting process, which comprises a wrapping bag and a transportation seat. The wrapping bag is wrapped outside the soil ball and is used for realizing moisture retention of the soil ball. The wrapping bag is tightly bound at the plant stem. An elastic tightening band is wound outside the wrapping bag. The transportation seat is used for placing in a vehicle compartment and comprises a base and a movable support. The movable support is installed on the base and is used for supporting the soil ball. The application can realize moisture retention of the soil ball and protect the soil ball from being scattered due to shaking during transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of plant transplantation, and specifically relates to a soil ball protection device during the transplantation of trees. Background Technology

[0002] The absorbing roots of trees are slender and have a large surface area, which are the core of water and nutrient absorption. When trees are dug up and transplanted, the taproot is cut off, and the absorbing roots become the key to maintaining the short-term survival of the seedlings. However, after the absorbing roots are separated from their original growing environment, they lose the condition of continuous water supply from the soil and have extremely poor water retention capacity.

[0003] The existing techniques for protecting the root ball during tree transplantation typically include the following: wrapping the root ball with straw rope, but this method has weak mechanical resistance, and the root ball is prone to loosening during transportation. In addition, the rapid evaporation of moisture from the straw rope can actually absorb moisture from the root ball, causing it to dry out prematurely and leading to tree death; wrapping with non-woven fabric, but non-woven fabric is easily penetrated by roots and needs to be removed promptly, and it has poor water retention; and fixing with wooden boxes, but this is costly and does not allow the tree roots to breathe, affecting the tree's survival rate. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a soil ball protection device for tree transplantation, which solves the problem that the soil ball is not easy to keep moist and is easy to fall apart during tree transportation.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A soil ball protection device during tree transplantation includes a wrapping bag and a transport seat. The wrapping bag is placed over the soil ball to keep it moist. The opening of the wrapping bag is tied tightly to the trunk of the plant. An elastic band is wrapped around the outside of the wrapping bag.

[0007] The transport seat is used to place the soil ball into the vehicle compartment and includes a base and a movable support. The movable support is installed on the base and is used to support the soil ball.

[0008] Furthermore, the package includes an inner bag and an outer bag, with a moisture-retaining layer filling the space between the inner bag and the outer bag.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner bag is made of polypropylene mesh fabric, and the outer bag is made of non-woven fabric.

[0010] Furthermore, a separator pin is provided between the inner bag and the outer bag, forming several separation spaces between the inner bag and the outer bag; the moisturizing layer is wet coconut coir filled in the separation spaces.

[0011] Furthermore, the moisturizing layer is a moisturizing cotton, and the moisturizing layer extends out of the wrapping bag at the binding point of the plant trunk.

[0012] Furthermore, the movable support includes multiple arc-shaped support strips, the two ends of which are mounted on the base, and there is a gap between the arc-shaped support strips and the bottom wall of the base.

[0013] Furthermore, the arc-shaped support strip is a rubber strip, and the arc-shaped support strip in the middle is longer than the arc-shaped support strips at both ends.

[0014] Furthermore, the base is provided with enlarged support legs on its periphery, and friction pads are provided at the bottom of both the base and the enlarged support legs.

[0015] Furthermore, the protective device also includes a water injection needle, which is inserted into the soil ball, and a water storage ball is connected to one end of the water injection needle that extends out of the soil ball.

[0016] Furthermore, the sidewall of the water injection needle is provided with several seepage holes, and the water injection needle is filled with compacted cotton material or hydrophilic sponge.

[0017] The present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The protective device of this application protects and retains water for the soil ball by setting up a wrapping bag; tightens the soil ball by setting up a clamping band to reduce the occurrence of the soil ball falling apart during transportation; and supports the soil ball by setting up a transport seat so that the soil ball is not easily scattered or broken by vehicle vibration when transported by vehicle.

[0019] 2. The packaging bag is designed with two layers. The inner bag prevents the soil ball from loosening without affecting its breathability and water absorption. The moisture-retaining layer between the inner and outer bags keeps the soil ball moist during transportation, reducing the risk of it drying out and dying. The outer bag limits the rapid evaporation of moisture from the moisture-retaining layer, prolonging its moisturizing function without affecting the soil ball's breathability.

[0020] 3. By setting up extended support legs around the base, the possibility of the transport seat tipping over or sliding can be limited, making the soil ball more stable during transportation. The movable support not only facilitates drainage of the soil ball, reducing the risk of the roots inside the soil ball rotting due to water damage during transportation, but also reduces vibration, minimizing the impact of vehicle vibration on the stability of the soil ball. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0022] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a soil ball protection device during tree transplantation, according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the soil ball and protective device as a whole in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transport seat in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the soil ball and protective device as a whole in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0026] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0027] 1. Package bag; 11. Inner bag; 12. Outer bag; 13. Moisturizing layer; 14. Dividing space; 2. Transport seat; 21. Base; 22. Arc-shaped support strip; 23. Expanded support leg; 3. Hoop strap; 4. Water injection needle; 41. Drain hole; 5. Water storage ball; 6. Dividing nail.

[0028] 100. Clay ball. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a soil ball protection device during tree transplantation includes a wrapping bag 1, a clamping strap 3, and a transport seat 2. The wrapping bag 1 is used to wrap around the soil ball 100, preventing it from falling apart and keeping it moist. The clamping strap 3 is wrapped around the wrapping bag 1 after it is placed over the soil ball 100 to tighten it and prevent it from falling apart during transportation. The transport seat 2 is placed inside the vehicle to support the soil ball 100, preventing the soil ball from being affected by vehicle bumps during transportation and also preventing the soil ball 100 from frequently rubbing against the vehicle surface, which could damage the clamping strap 3.

[0032] Specifically, the packaging bag 1 includes an inner bag 11 and an outer bag 12, with the outer bag 12 covering the inner bag 11. The inner bag 11 is made of polypropylene mesh fabric, which has high strength, is not easy to unravel, and does not affect the drainage and water absorption of the soil ball 100. The outer bag 12 is made of non-woven fabric, which allows for air permeability, prevents mold growth caused by long-term sealing inside the soil ball 100, and also prevents rapid loss of moisture from inside the soil ball 100.

[0033] A moisturizing layer 13 is provided between the inner bag 11 and the outer bag 12. In the first embodiment, the moisturizing layer 13 is filled with wet coconut coir between the inner bag 11 and the outer bag 12. In this embodiment, a number of partition nails 6 are also provided between the inner bag 11 and the outer bag 12. The partition nails 6 pass through the inner bag 11, the moisturizing layer 13 and the outer bag 12 and are inserted into the root ball 100, thereby dividing the space between the inner bag 11 and the outer bag 12 into a number of partition spaces 14. The wet coconut coir is filled into the partition spaces 14. By setting the partition spaces 14, the accumulation of wet coconut coir can be limited, so that the wet coconut coir can moisturize the root ball 100 in all directions.

[0034] When the moisturizing layer 13 is filled with wet coconut coir, first, the inner bag 11 is placed over the root ball 100 and tied tightly to the tree trunk with a binding rope. Then, the outer bag 12 is placed over the inner bag 11. At this point, the space between the inner bag 11 and the outer bag 12 is divided into several compartments 14 using divider nails 6. Wet coconut coir is then filled into the compartments 14 and manually smoothed. The wet coconut coir is then further divided using divider nails 6 to prevent it from clumping. Finally, the outer bag 12 is tied tightly to the tree trunk with a binding rope. It should be noted that the divider nail 62 works similarly to a thumbtack. After pressing the divider nail 6 through the inner bag 11 and the outer bag 12, the tip is inserted 1-2 cm into the soil to complete the installation of the divider nail 6. When the tree is transported to its destination, the divider nail 6 needs to be removed first, and then the wrapping bag 1 is removed from the root ball 100.

[0035] In the second embodiment, the moisturizing layer 13 is a moisturizing cotton placed between the inner bag 11 and the outer bag 12. In this embodiment, when the wrapping bag 1 is placed over the root ball 100, the inner bag 11 is first placed over the root ball 100, then the moisturizing cotton is attached to the outer side of the inner bag 11, and then the outer bag 12 is placed over the moisturizing cotton. Finally, the inner bag 11, the moisturizing cotton, and the outer bag 12 are simultaneously tied together at the trunk of the tree. It should be noted that the moisturizing layer 13 needs to extend beyond the wrapping bag 1 at the binding point on the tree trunk, so that transport personnel can water the insulation cotton extending from the binding point during transportation. After absorbing water, the inner insulation cotton can maintain the moisturizing effect on the root ball 100.

[0036] When setting up the packaging bag 1, inner bags 11 and outer bags 12 of small, medium and large sizes are set up. For different soil balls 100, inner bags 11 and outer bags 12 larger than the volume of soil ball 100 are selected, so that they can be easily put on the outside of soil ball 100.

[0037] After the wrapping bag 1 is successfully placed over the soil ball 100, it is then wrapped and tightened using the clamping strap 3. In a preferred embodiment, the clamping strap 3 can be a wide elastic band. By setting the elastic band, the wrapping bag 1 and the soil ball 100 can be tightened. By setting the wide band, the soil ball 100 and the wrapping bag 1 can be tightened while reducing the local pressure on the soil ball 100, making the structure of the soil ball 100 more stable.

[0038] The transport seat 2 includes a base 21 and a movable support. The base 21 is placed on the transport vehicle, and the movable support is installed on the base 21. Specifically, the base 21 has several enlarged support legs 23 integrally formed around its perimeter. The enlarged support legs 23 are right-angled triangular steel frames, which increase the contact area between the base 21 and the transport vehicle. In addition, friction pads are fixed to the bottom of both the base 21 and the enlarged support legs 23. The friction pads limit the sliding of the base 21 relative to the vehicle during transport; the enlarged support legs 23 prevent the base 21 from tipping over and maintain its stable placement.

[0039] The movable support includes multiple spaced arc-shaped support strips 22, both ends of which are installed on the base 21. There is also a gap between the arc-shaped support strips 22 and the bottom wall of the base 21. Placing the root ball 100 on the arc-shaped support strips 22 can prevent the root ball 100 from directly contacting the transport vehicle, thus preventing the root ball 100 from being crushed by the vehicle's bumps. On the other hand, if there is a lot of moisture in the root ball 100, the water can seep into the base 21, preventing the roots from being soaked by rain or other conditions, which could lead to the death of the tree.

[0040] In one embodiment, the arc-shaped support strip 22 can be a rubber strip. Both ends of the rubber strip are fixed to the base 21, and the middle arc-shaped support strip 22 is longer than the two ends, thus forming an arc-shaped curved space within the strip. The soil ball 100 is placed on the rubber strip, which absorbs shock and reduces the impact of vibrations during vehicle transportation on the soil ball 100 structure. Furthermore, the rubber strip can better adapt to soil balls 100 of different shapes and sizes, providing better support for the soil ball 100.

[0041] In other embodiments, the arc-shaped support strip 22 can also be an arc-shaped steel strip with both ends rotatably connected to the base 21. Similarly, the arc-shaped support strip 22 located in the middle is longer than the arc-shaped support strips 22 at both ends, so that the arc-shaped support strip 22 can better support the soil ball 100 and absorb vibrations during transportation.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is that, as Figure 4 As shown, for trees requiring long-distance transportation, such as precious tree species transported from Yunnan to Yichang, the protective device of this application also includes a water injection needle 4. The water injection needle 4 is made of stainless steel, and one end of the water injection needle 4 is beveled to facilitate insertion into the root ball 100. The side wall of the water injection needle 4 has several perforated holes 41, and the water injection needle 4 is filled with compacted cotton material or hydrophilic sponge, etc., which releases water slowly. One end of the water injection needle 4 extending out of the root ball 100 is connected to a water storage ball 5. Transport personnel add water to the water storage ball 5 to slowly supply water to the inside of the root ball 100, thereby achieving water retention for the tree during long-distance transportation.

[0044] 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. A soil ball protection device in a tree transplanting process, characterized by: The utility model provides a soil ball protection device, which comprises a wrapping bag (1) and a transport seat (2), the wrapping bag (1) is wrapped outside a soil ball (100) to realize the moisture retention of the soil ball (100), the wrapping bag (1) is tightly bound at the plant stem, and a flexible tightening band (3) is wrapped outside the wrapping bag (1). The transport seat (2) is used for placing in a vehicle compartment and comprises a base (21) and a movable support, the movable support is installed on the base (21), and the movable support is used for supporting the soil ball (100).

2. A soil ball protection device for use in transplanting a tree according to claim 1, wherein: The wrapping bag (1) comprises an inner layer bag (11) and an outer layer bag (12), and a moisture retention layer (13) is filled between the inner layer bag (11) and the outer layer bag (12).

3. A soil ball protection device for use in transplanting a tree according to claim 2, wherein: The inner layer bag (11) is made of polypropylene mesh cloth, and the outer layer bag (12) is made of non-woven fabric.

4. A soil ball protection device for use in transplanting a tree according to claim 3, wherein: A separation nail (6) is arranged between the inner layer bag (11) and the outer layer bag (12), the separation nail (6) forms a plurality of separation spaces (14) between the inner layer bag (11) and the outer layer bag (12), and the moisture retention layer (13) is wet coconut husk filled in the separation spaces (14).

5. A soil ball protector for use in transplanting trees as defined in claim 3, wherein: The moisture retention layer (13) is moisture retention cotton, and the moisture retention layer (13) extends out of the wrapping bag (1) at the binding position of the plant stem.

6. A soil ball protector for use in transplanting trees as defined in claim 1, wherein: The movable support comprises a plurality of arc-shaped supporting strips (22), both ends of the arc-shaped supporting strips (22) are installed on the base (21), and there is a gap between the arc-shaped supporting strips (22) and the bottom wall of the base (21).

7. A soil ball protector for use in transplanting a tree according to claim 6, wherein: The arc-shaped supporting strips (22) are rubber strips, and the middle arc-shaped supporting strips (22) are longer than the arc-shaped supporting strips (22) at both ends.

8. A soil ball protector for use in transplanting trees as defined in claim 1, wherein: The base (21) is provided with an enlarged supporting leg (23) on the periphery, and the base (21) and the bottom of the enlarged supporting leg (23) are both provided with friction pads.

9. A soil ball protector for use in transplanting trees as defined in claim 1, wherein: The protection device further comprises a water injection needle (4), the water injection needle (4) is inserted into the soil ball (100), and one end of the water injection needle (4) extending out of the soil ball (100) is connected with a water storage ball (5).

10. A soil ball protection device for use in transplanting a tree according to claim 9, wherein: A plurality of water permeation holes (41) are formed in the side wall of the water injection needle (4), and the water injection needle (4) is filled with compacted cotton material or hydrophilic sponge.

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