A vertical planting system

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of three-dimensional planting technology and discloses a three-dimensional planting system, including a planting tray and a conveying unit. The planting tray is disposed on the conveying unit, which includes multiple rows of planting areas. The conveying unit is used to move the planting tray between the multiple rows of planting areas. A gap is provided between adjacent planting areas; the gap is a light-transmitting part; the light-transmitting part is used to allow light to pass through from the top of the planting area and illuminate the lower part of the planting area. This three-dimensional planting system allows the lower conveying layer to receive more light, increases the light exposure time of the plants, and promotes plant growth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of three-dimensional planting technology, and in particular to a three-dimensional planting system. Background Technology

[0002] Vertical farming allows for the cultivation of more vegetables on limited land, with relatively lower soil requirements than traditional farming. Due to suitable growing conditions and immunity to natural disasters and pests, coupled with its unlimited expansion in three-dimensional space, vertical farming can achieve yields several times higher per unit area than traditional land, significantly increasing productivity. Currently, multiple planting layers are set up using chains, with motors driving the chains to move the vegetables sequentially through the layers, ensuring all vegetables receive sunlight. However, when there are many layers, sunlight may not reach the lower layers, and the slow chain speed means vegetables take a long time to move from the bottom to the top, resulting in some vegetables not receiving sufficient sunlight and thus affecting their growth.

[0003] CN 221011054 U discloses a three-dimensional vegetable planting system, including a planting shed, multiple planting trays, and a conveying unit. The planting shed is divided into a first light layer, a second light layer, a first shading layer, and a second shading layer from top to bottom. The conveying unit is fixed to the planting shed and is used to allow the planting trays to sequentially circulate through the second shading layer, the first shading layer, the second light layer, and the first light layer. The multiple planting trays are arrayed on the conveying unit, and during the movement of the conveying unit, the planting trays on the first light layer and the planting trays on the second light layer are arranged alternately. A water supply module is provided below the second shading layer to provide water and fertilizer to the planting trays passing through the second shading layer. This three-dimensional planting system uses the second and first shading layers to provide vegetables with a suitable growing environment. However, with a large number of layers, the upper layers may cover the lower layers, shortening the total amount of sunlight received by the vegetables and affecting their growth.

[0004] The technical problem that this invention needs to solve is: how to ensure that the planting trays in the lower conveying layer of a three-dimensional planting system can receive more light to meet the needs of plant growth. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a three-dimensional planting system. By setting up light-transmitting parts between adjacent planting areas, light can pass through the light-transmitting parts and shine into the gaps between the planting areas, thereby increasing the light in the planting areas and allowing the plants in the planting areas to receive more light, thus promoting plant growth.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: A three-dimensional planting system includes a planting tray and a conveying unit; the planting tray is disposed on the conveying unit, and the conveying unit includes multiple rows of planting areas; the conveying unit is used to move the planting tray between the multiple rows of planting areas; a gap is provided between adjacent planting areas; the gap is a light-transmitting part; the light-transmitting part is used to allow light to pass through the top of the planting area and illuminate the lower part of the planting area.

[0007] As an example of this application, in one of the planting areas, the planting layers are arranged sequentially along the height direction, and the adjacent planting layers are connected end to end to form a serpentine transport path.

[0008] As an example of this application, the number of planting areas is two rows; in one of the conveying units, the planting layer at the top of one row of planting areas is connected to the planting layer at the top of another row of planting areas, and the planting layer at the bottom of one row of planting areas is connected to the planting layer at the bottom of another row of planting areas, with the remaining planting layers of the two rows of planting areas spaced apart to form the light-transmitting portion.

[0009] As an example of this application, the conveying unit further includes a chain and multiple sprockets; each planting area is formed by a serpentine link of sprockets and chains; multiple rows of planting areas are connected by the same chain; the space between the sprockets of adjacent planting areas forms the light-transmitting part.

[0010] As an example of this application, the sprockets on the same side of the planting area are staggered vertically, and the gaps between the staggered sprockets are gaps for light to enter the planting area from the light-transmitting part.

[0011] As an example of this application, it also includes a planting shed; the conveying unit is disposed inside the planting shed; the planting shed is provided with ventilation windows; the ventilation windows are provided with insect-proof nets.

[0012] As an example of this application, the top of the planting shed is equipped with an exhaust module.

[0013] As an example of this application, the top of the planting shed is a light-transmitting panel; the top of the planting shed is equipped with a heat-insulating module.

[0014] As an example of this application, it also includes a feeding unit for supplying water and fertilizer to the planting tray; the feeding unit is located at the bottom of the lower conveying layer; the feeding unit is used to supply water and fertilizer to the planting tray passing through the bottom of the lower conveying layer.

[0015] As an example of this application, the distance between the planting trays is greater than the width of the planting trays.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this solution has the following advantages: The vertical planting system in this case incorporates light-transmitting sections between multiple rows of planting areas. Light from the top of the planting area can penetrate into the lower half of the planting area through these light-transmitting sections, increasing the lighting effect in the lower half of the planting area. Furthermore, the gaps between the planting trays allow light to also penetrate into the lower areas, thereby improving the overall lighting effect of the planting area. Moreover, the weaker light intensity between the light-transmitting sections and the planting trays is suitable for plant growth, increasing the plant's light exposure time and promoting plant growth. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional planting system in Example 1; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lighting of the three-dimensional planting system in Example 1; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the combination of the three-dimensional planting system and the planting shed in Example 1; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the illumination of the structure shown.

[0018] The components include: planting tray 1; conveying unit 2; planting area 3; light-transmitting part 4; chain 21; sprocket 22; planting layer 5; planting shed 6; ventilation window 61; insect-proof net 62; exhaust module 63; light-transmitting panel 64; heat preservation module 65; and feeding unit 7. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of this application implemented as described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0020] Example 1 refer to Figure 1-2 A three-dimensional planting system includes a planting tray 1 and a conveying unit 2; the planting tray 1 is disposed on the conveying unit 2, and the conveying unit 2 includes multiple rows of planting areas 3; the conveying unit 2 is used to drive the planting tray 1 to move between the multiple rows of planting areas 3; a gap is provided between adjacent planting areas 3; the gap is a light-transmitting part 4; the light-transmitting part 4 is used to allow light to pass through the top of the planting area 3 and illuminate the lower part of the planting area 3.

[0021] In this embodiment, the conveying unit 2 includes two rows of planting areas 3, each containing at least six planting layers 5. Within a planting area 3, each planting layer 5 is arranged sequentially along the height direction, with adjacent planting layers 5 connected end-to-end to form a serpentine conveying path. To maximize the utilization of the three-dimensional space, the planting area 3 of this three-dimensional planting system preferably uses ten planting layers 5. Of course, the planting area 3 of this three-dimensional planting system can also use other numbers of planting layers 5 to adapt to the lighting conditions of the environment where the three-dimensional planting system is located and the crops planted by the system.

[0022] Taking a three-dimensional planting system with 10 planting layers 5 as an example, the two rows of planting areas 3 are connected to ensure that the conveying unit 2 can drive the planting tray 1 to move between multiple rows of planting areas 3. Specifically, the conveying unit 2 will drive the planting tray 1 from each planting layer 5 in one row of planting areas 3 to another row of planting areas 3, and then move it from one planting layer 5 to another row of planting areas 3, and so on, continuously in this way.

[0023] This vertical planting system has gaps between the two rows of planting areas 3, which serve as light-transmitting sections 4. (Reference) Figure 1 In a conveying unit 2, the top planting layer 5 of one row of planting areas 3 is connected to the top planting layer 5 of another row of planting areas 3, and the bottom planting layer 5 of one row of planting areas 3 is connected to the bottom planting layer 5 of another row of planting areas 3. The remaining planting layers 5 of the two rows of planting areas 3 are spaced apart, forming gaps that serve as light-transmitting sections 4. Light from the top of the planting area 3 can pass through the light-transmitting sections 4 and enter the lower half of the planting layer 5. Thus, [reference / ... Figure 2 , Figure 2 The black arrows indicate the direction of light. Light from the top planting area 3 to the light-transmitting part 4 can enter the lower planting layer 5 without being blocked by other planting layers 5, thereby increasing the lighting effect of the lower planting layer 5. Moreover, light can also enter the lower planting layer 5 through the gaps between the planting trays 1, thereby further increasing the lighting effect of the lower planting layer 5.

[0024] It should be noted that the number of planting layers 5 in the lower half may vary depending on the number of planting layers 5 in planting area 3. For example, if there are six planting layers 5 in planting area 3, the lower half of planting layers 5 can be the fourth to the sixth layer, where the first layer is the top layer of planting area 3 and the sixth layer is the bottom layer of planting area 3; if there are ten planting layers 5 in planting area 3, the lower half of planting layers 5 can be the sixth to the tenth layer, where the first layer is the top layer of planting area 3 and the tenth layer is the bottom layer of planting area 3.

[0025] It should be noted that plants are not suitable for growth under strong sunlight. Therefore, in summer, the optimal light conditions for plant growth are generally before 11:00 AM and after 3:00 PM. To overcome these time limitations, this planting system incorporates a light-transmitting section 4. Combined with the gaps between the planting trays 1, strong sunlight passing through the light-transmitting section 4 and the gaps between the planting trays 1 increases the light exposure of the lower planting layer 5. For example, in a six-layer vertical planting system, strong sunlight passing through the gaps between the light-transmitting section 4 and the planting trays 1 can create penetrating light from the second to the sixth layer. After being partially blocked by the top layer, the intensity of this penetrating light is reduced, making it suitable for plant growth. Therefore, during periods of strong sunlight, the movement speed of the transport unit can be increased, reducing the time plants spend on the top layer. Plants can still receive light in the second to sixth layers, ensuring that plants receive suitable light throughout the day. Experiments show that on sunny days, the light effect in the sixth layer reaches 50%, and on cloudy days, the light effect in the sixth layer is still 30%.

[0026] Preferably, the conveying unit 2 further includes a chain 21 and multiple sprockets 22; each planting area 3 is formed by a serpentine link of sprockets 22 and chain 21; multiple rows of planting areas 3 are connected by the same chain 21; the space between the sprockets 22 of adjacent planting areas 3 forms the light-transmitting part 4.

[0027] In this embodiment, each planting area 3 is formed by a serpentine link consisting of sprockets 22 and chains 21, which together form a multi-layer planting layer 5. Two rows of planting areas 3 are connected by the same chain 21, allowing the planting tray 1 to move between the two rows of planting areas 3, increasing the number of plants that can be planted. The light-transmitting section 4 is formed by the space between the sprockets 22 on the side where adjacent planting areas 3 are close to each other. After light enters the light-transmitting section 4, it passes through the gaps between the sprockets 22 and into the planting area 3, increasing the lighting effect of the planting area 3.

[0028] A serpentine link forms a multi-layered planting layer 5, and the planting tray 1 moves cyclically along the serpentine link, so that each plant receives approximately the same amount of light, ensuring that all plants can grow normally.

[0029] Preferably, the sprockets 22 on the same side of the planting area 3 are staggered vertically, and the gaps between the staggered sprockets 22 are for light to enter the planting area 3 from the light-transmitting part 4.

[0030] In this embodiment, the sprockets 22 on the same side of the planting area 3 are arranged in an alternating manner, so that light can shine on the planting layer 5 through the gap between the upper and lower sprockets 22, increasing the light exposure of the planting layer 5 in the lower half of the planting area 3 and promoting plant growth.

[0031] Preferably, it also includes a planting shed 6; the conveying unit 2 is disposed inside the planting shed 6; the planting shed 6 is provided with a ventilation window 61; the ventilation window 61 is provided with an insect-proof net 62. Multiple conveying units 2 can be arranged in one planting shed 6, for example, referring to... Figure 3-4 Each planting shed 6 contains two conveying units 2, which are arranged alternately. Of course, other numbers of conveying units 2 can also be arranged inside the planting shed 6, depending on the size of the planting shed 6 and the size of the conveying units 2.

[0032] In this embodiment, the conveying unit 2 is installed inside the planting shed 6, which can reduce damage from rainwater and pests. Ventilation windows 61 are provided on the sides and top of the planting shed 6. These windows can be opened or closed according to the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide content, etc., inside the planting shed 6. Preferably, the ventilation windows 61 are electrically operated. Insect-proof netting 62 is provided to prevent pests from entering the planting shed 6 when the ventilation windows 61 are open.

[0033] Preferably, the top of the planting shed 6 is provided with an exhaust module 63.

[0034] In this embodiment, the exhaust module 63 is an exhaust fan. The exhaust fan accelerates the exchange of gases between the planting shed 6 and the outside environment, and controls humidity.

[0035] Preferably, the top of the planting shed 6 is a light-transmitting panel 64; the top of the planting shed 6 is provided with a heat-insulating module 65.

[0036] In this embodiment, the top of the planting shed 6 is a light-transmitting panel 64, through which light can pass and illuminate the planting tray 1. The heat insulation module 65 is a cotton quilt with an aluminum film at the bottom. In winter, the quilt can be laid on the light-transmitting panel 64 by a motor to reduce heat exchange between the planting shed 6 and the outside environment, thereby achieving the heat insulation effect of the planting shed 6.

[0037] Preferably, it further includes a feeding unit 7 for providing water and fertilizer to the planting tray 1; the feeding unit 7 is located at the bottom of the lower conveying layer; the feeding unit 7 is used to provide water and fertilizer to the planting tray 1 passing through the bottom of the lower conveying layer.

[0038] In this embodiment, the feeding unit 7 is a water tray, and the planting tray 1 is equipped with a sponge. When the planting tray 1 moves to the bottom of the lower conveying layer, the sponge in the planting tray 1 absorbs the water and fertilizer from the water tray, thereby providing water and fertilizer to the plants in the planting tray 1. This method not only saves water and fertilizer but also reduces manual operation. By absorbing water and fertilizer from the water tray, the sponge can also reduce the humidity of the soil surface, preventing the humidity inside the planting shed 5 from increasing and affecting plant growth. Moreover, the continuous movement of the planting tray 1 by the conveying unit 2 can reduce the breeding rate of pests and diseases. All planting trays 1 are planted in the same substrate soil, and each planting tray 1 grows in the same water, fertilizer, and light environment, forming a standardized product.

[0039] Preferably, the distance between the planting trays 1 is greater than the width of the planting trays 1.

[0040] In this embodiment, the distance between the planting trays 1 is greater than the width of the planting trays 1, so that there are gaps between the planting trays 1 of each planting layer 5. Light can shine through the gaps between the planting trays 1 onto the planting layer 5 below the planting area 3, so that the light can penetrate more planting layers 5, increase the light exposure time of the plants, and promote plant growth.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A stereoplant system comprising a planting tray, a conveying unit; the planting tray is arranged on the conveying unit, characterized in that, The conveying unit includes multiple rows of planting areas; the conveying unit is used to move the planting tray between the multiple rows of planting areas; there is a gap between adjacent planting areas; the gap is a light-transmitting part; the light-transmitting part is used to allow light to pass through the top of the planting area and illuminate the lower part of the planting area.

2. The vertical planting system of claim 1, wherein, The planting area has multiple planting layers. Within a planting area, the planting layers are arranged sequentially along the height direction, and adjacent planting layers are connected end to end to form a serpentine transport path.

3. The three-dimensional planting system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of planting areas is two rows; in one of the conveying units, the planting layer at the top of one row of planting areas is connected to the planting layer at the top of the other row of planting areas, and the planting layer at the bottom of one row of planting areas is connected to the planting layer at the bottom of the other row of planting areas, with the remaining planting layers of the two rows of planting areas spaced apart to form the light-transmitting portion.

4. The vertical planting system of claim 1, wherein, The conveying unit also includes a chain and multiple sprockets; each planting area is formed by a serpentine link of sprockets and chains; multiple rows of planting areas are connected by the same chain; the space between the sprockets of adjacent planting areas forms the light-transmitting part.

5. The vertical planting system of claim 4, wherein, The sprockets on the same side of the planting area are staggered, with the gaps between them providing light for the light to enter the planting area from the light-transmitting part.

6. The vertical planting system of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a planting shed; the conveying unit is set inside the planting shed; the planting shed is equipped with ventilation windows; the ventilation windows are equipped with insect-proof nets.

7. The vertical planting system of claim 6, wherein, The top of the planting shed is equipped with an exhaust module.

8. The vertical planting system of claim 6, wherein, The top of the planting shed is a light-transmitting panel; the top of the planting shed is equipped with a heat-insulating module.

9. The vertical planting system of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a feeding unit for supplying water and fertilizer to the planting trays; the feeding unit is located at the bottom of the lower conveying layer; the feeding unit is used to supply water and fertilizer to the planting trays passing through the bottom of the lower conveying layer.

10. The vertical planting system of claim 1, wherein, The distance between the planting trays is greater than the width of the planting trays.

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