A sapling root moisture-retaining device for forestry
By designing a seedling root moisturizing device that includes a surrounding cloth, a bottom cloth, a water bag, and a cover cloth, the problem of seedling root moisturizing was solved, enabling rapid placement and continuous moisturizing, protecting the root system, and improving the survival rate of seedlings.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG JIAOGONG SURVEYING & DESIGN CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for moisturizing the roots of seedlings have problems such as poor air permeability, rapid water evaporation, cumbersome operation, high cost, and easy damage to the root system, which affect the survival rate of seedlings.
A seedling root moisturizing device was designed, comprising a surrounding cloth, a bottom cloth, a water bag, and a cover cloth. Through detachable connections, seepage holes, and water injection pipes, it enables quick removal and placement, continuous moisturizing, and root protection.
It achieves efficient moisture retention at the roots of seedlings, reduces water evaporation, simplifies operations, protects the root system, and improves the survival rate of seedlings.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tree seedling transplanting technology, specifically relating to a root moisturizing device for forestry tree seedlings. Background Technology
[0002] In forestry production, the transportation and transplanting process of seedlings has a crucial impact on their survival rate, and the moisture retention of the seedling roots is one of the key factors that determines whether they can survive successfully.
[0003] Currently, common methods for maintaining root moisture during seedling transportation and temporary storage include wrapping the root ball with plastic sheeting and spraying water onto the root ball before covering it with straw. However, these methods have many drawbacks. If the plastic sheeting is wrapped too tightly, it can lead to poor root aeration and root suffocation. If it is wrapped too loosely, the moisture will evaporate quickly, resulting in poor moisture retention. Furthermore, fixing and removing the plastic sheeting is cumbersome and can easily disturb the root ball when removing the seedling. Spraying water onto the root ball and then covering it with straw results in rapid water evaporation, requiring frequent watering and increasing labor costs. At the same time, the moisture retention effect of straw is limited and cannot maintain the moisture of the root ball for a long time. In addition, some moisture retention devices have complex structures, making them inconvenient to operate during seedling removal and easily damaging the seedling roots, affecting the survival rate of subsequent transplanting.
[0004] Therefore, in order to address the above-mentioned technical problems, it is necessary to provide a root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings.
[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a root moisturizing device for forestry seedlings, which can play a good moisturizing role and has a simple structure, making it easy to pick up and put down seedlings.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, a specific embodiment of this utility model provides the following technical solution: a forestry seedling root moisturizing device, comprising a surrounding cloth, a bottom cloth detachably connected to the bottom of the surrounding cloth, both ends of the surrounding cloth being fixed by connectors and combined with the bottom cloth to form a cloth tube for placing seedlings, a cover cloth fixedly connected to the inner side of the surrounding cloth, and a water bag fixedly connected to the inner side of the surrounding cloth, the water bag having multiple seepage holes.
[0008] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a zipper is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the outer fabric and the outer side of the outer fabric, and a zipper pull is installed on the zipper.
[0009] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a protective pad is fixedly connected to the base fabric, and the protective pad is disposed below the zipper.
[0010] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a plurality of moisturizing covers are fixedly connected to the inner side of the surrounding cloth, and each of the moisturizing covers is disposed below the water bag.
[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the connector includes a plurality of fixing straps and a plurality of buckles respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the cover fabric, and each fixing strap is installed inside the buckle.
[0012] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a tightening ring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the cover fabric, and a tightening rope is provided inside the tightening ring.
[0013] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a plurality of vertical rods are fixedly connected to the outer side of the covering cloth, and a plurality of handles are fixedly connected to the outer side of the covering cloth.
[0014] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a water injection pipe communicating with a water bag is fixedly connected to the outer side of the surrounding cloth, and a valve is installed on the water injection pipe.
[0015] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a sapling body is placed inside the covering cloth, and a soil ball is provided at the bottom of the sapling body, with the soil ball positioned below the moisture-retaining covering cloth.
[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model provides a forestry seedling root moisturizing device. By detachably connecting the outer and bottom cloths and fixing the two ends of the outer cloth with connectors, it can be fully unfolded when taking seedlings out, allowing for quick removal of the seedlings without excessive disturbance to the root ball. This helps protect the seedling root system and facilitates subsequent transplanting. The water bag fixed inside the outer cloth stores water, and its multiple seepage holes continuously and slowly seep water into the root ball of the seedling, thus moisturizing the soil. The cover cloth fits tightly around the main trunk of the seedling, sealing the top of the cloth tube and reducing air circulation between the inside and outside of the tube, thereby slowing down the rate of water evaporation. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a root moisturizing device for forestry seedlings according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the base fabric in a root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a cover cloth in a root moisturizing device for forestry seedlings according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a root moisturizing device for forestry seedlings according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a protective pad in a root moisturizing device for forestry seedlings according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] Explanation of key figure labels:
[0024] 1. Enclosing cloth; 2. Base cloth; 3. Fixing straps; 4. Buckles; 5. Zipper; 6. Zipper pull; 7. Cover cloth; 8. Tightening ring; 9. Tightening rope; 10. Handle; 11. Moisturizing cover cloth; 12. Water bag; 13. Water injection pipe; 14. Protective pad; 15. Vertical pole; 16. Root ball; 17. Main body of the sapling. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0026] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, a forestry seedling root moisturizing device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a surrounding cloth 1. Zipper strips 5 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the surrounding cloth 1 and the outer side of the bottom cloth 2. A pull head 6 is installed on the zipper strip 5. The two ends of the surrounding cloth 1 are fixed together with the bottom cloth 2 via connectors to form a cloth tube for placing seedlings. Using the zipper strip 5 and the pull head 6 in conjunction, pulling the pull head 6 allows for quick opening and closing of both, facilitating the placement and removal of seedlings. Simultaneously, the connection method of the zipper strip 5 ensures the sealing of the bottom of the cloth tube, reducing moisture loss from the bottom. A protective pad 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom cloth 2, positioned below the zipper strip 5, providing some protection for the zipper strip 5.
[0027] The cloth tube helps to secure the saplings, preventing excessive shaking during transportation or storage. The connectors include multiple securing straps 3 and multiple clips 4, each fixedly attached to both sides of the cloth 1. Each securing strap 3 is installed inside a clip 4. The cooperation of the multiple securing straps 3 and clips 4 ensures the stability of the connection at both ends of the cloth 1. The fixing position of the securing straps 3 within the clips 4 can be adjusted according to the thickness of the sapling, allowing the cloth tube to accommodate saplings of different sizes. Disassembly is simple and efficient; just remove the securing straps 3 from the clips 4.
[0028] A cover cloth 7 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the covering cloth 1, and a tightening ring 8 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the cover cloth 7. A tightening rope 9 is installed inside the tightening ring 8. The cover cloth 7 can cover the top of the cloth tube. When used with the tightening ring 8 and the tightening rope 9, the cover cloth 7 can be pulled to make it fit tightly around the main trunk of the sapling, effectively sealing the top of the cloth tube, reducing the air circulation between the inside of the cloth tube and the outside, thereby reducing the rate of water evaporation, enhancing the moisture retention effect, and also preventing external debris from entering the cloth tube and contaminating the soil ball 16.
[0029] A water bag 12 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the surrounding cloth 1, and the water bag 12 has multiple seepage holes. The water bag 12 can store a certain amount of water, and the multiple seepage holes can slowly and continuously provide water to the root ball 16 of the seedling. Multiple moisture-retaining covers 11 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the surrounding cloth 1, and each moisture-retaining cover 11 is placed below the water bag 12. The seedling body 17 is placed inside the surrounding cloth 1, and the root ball 16 is placed at the bottom of the seedling body 17, and the root ball 16 is placed below the moisture-retaining cover 11. The moisture-retaining cover 11 is located between the water bag 12 and the root ball 16. It can not only receive the water seeping out of the water bag 12 and guide it evenly to the root ball 16, but also cover the surface of the root ball 16 to reduce the direct evaporation of water from the root ball 16, further lock in moisture, and ensure the vitality of the seedling root system.
[0030] Multiple vertical rods 15 and multiple handles 10 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the covering 1. The vertical rods 15 enhance the supporting strength of the covering 1, ensuring the cloth tube maintains its shape during placement and transportation, preventing excessive deformation due to external pressure, thus protecting the seedlings and root balls 16 inside. The handles 10 facilitate handling by staff, allowing operators to move the seedlings. A water injection pipe 13 connected to the water bag 12 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the covering 1, and a valve is installed on the water injection pipe 13. The water injection pipe 13 allows for easy replenishment of water into the water bag 12. Operators can add water through the water injection pipe 13 as needed according to the seedling's moisture requirements. The valve controls the start and stop of water injection and the sealing of the water bag 12 after closing, preventing water leakage from the water injection pipe 13.
[0031] Working principle: In use, first loosen both ends of the covering cloth 1 using the fixing straps 3 and buckles 4, and pull open the zipper 5 connecting the covering cloth 1 and the bottom cloth 2 to open the covering cloth 1 and the bottom cloth 2. Then, place the sapling body 17 with the soil ball 16 into the zipper, and place the soil ball 16 on the bottom cloth 2. Next, fasten both ends of the covering cloth 1 into the buckles 4 using the fixing straps 3, and pull the pull head 6 on the zipper 5 to combine the covering cloth 1 and the bottom cloth 2 into a closed cloth tube. Then, tighten the tightening rope 9 in the tightening ring 8 on the inside of the cover cloth 7 to make the cover cloth 7 fit tightly against the main trunk of the sapling, completing the placement of the sapling. Afterward, inject an appropriate amount of water into the water bag 12 through the water injection pipe 13 connected to the water bag 12 on the outside of the covering cloth 1. Water holes allow moisture to slowly permeate to the moisturizing cover 11 below. The moisturizing cover 11 covers the soil ball 16, which can prevent water from directly washing away the soil ball 16 and causing it to loosen, while allowing water to gradually soak into the soil ball 16 and play a role in moisturizing. During this process, the cover 7 seals the top of the cloth tube, which can reduce the air circulation between the inside and the outside. The closed cloth tube formed by the surrounding cloth 1 and the bottom cloth 2 can maintain the internal humidity environment and achieve continuous moisturizing of the soil ball 16 at the root of the seedling. When taking the seedling out, first loosen the tightening rope 9 to open the cover 7, then untie the fixing straps 3 and buckles 4 at both ends of the surrounding cloth 1, and pull the pull head 6 on the zipper 5 to separate the surrounding cloth 1 and the bottom cloth 2, so that the surrounding cloth 1 and the bottom cloth 2 are fully unfolded, so that the seedling can be taken out directly from the cloth tube.
[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0033] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings, characterized in that, Includes a drape (1), the bottom of which is detachably connected to a base cloth (2). The two ends of the drape (1) are fixed by connectors and combined with the base cloth (2) to form a cloth tube for placing seedlings. A cover cloth (7) is fixedly connected to the inside of the drape (1). A water bag (12) is fixedly connected to the inside of the drape (1). The water bag (12) has multiple seepage holes.
2. The root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, Zipper strips (5) are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the lining (1) and the outer side of the bottom fabric (2), and a zipper head (6) is installed on the zipper strips (5).
3. A root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings according to claim 2, characterized in that, A protective pad (14) is fixedly connected to the base fabric (2), and the protective pad (14) is located below the zipper (5).
4. A root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple moisturizing covers (11) are fixedly connected to the inner side of the covering (1), and each of the moisturizing covers (11) is located below the water bag (12).
5. A root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector includes multiple fixing straps (3) and multiple buckles (4) that are fixedly connected to both sides of the drape (1), and each fixing strap (3) is installed inside the buckle (4).
6. A root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, A tightening ring (8) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the cover (7), and a tightening rope (9) is provided inside the tightening ring (8).
7. A root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple vertical rods (15) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the covering (1), and multiple handles (10) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the covering (1).
8. A root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water injection pipe (13) connected to a water bag (12) is fixedly connected to the outside of the surrounding cloth (1), and a valve is installed on the water injection pipe (13).
9. A root moisture-retaining device for forestry seedlings according to claim 4, characterized in that, The seedling body (17) is placed inside the covering cloth (1), and a soil ball (16) is set at the bottom of the seedling body (17). The soil ball (16) is set below the moisture-retaining cover cloth (11).