A corn covering device
By integrating an automated mulching device, the problems of slow mulching speed and poor adaptability of corn planters have been solved, achieving efficient and rapid film laying and soil covering operations, and adapting to the corn mulching needs of different terrains.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 孙玉雄
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-28
AI Technical Summary
The planting speed of existing corn planters needs to be further improved, especially since double-film (4-row) planters cannot effectively cover uneven plots with film, and traditional film covering devices are cumbersome to operate and inefficient.
A corn mulching device was designed, which integrates a folding and fixing mechanism, a power connection mechanism, a soil gathering mechanism, a grooving mechanism, a mulching mechanism, a film pressing and fixing mechanism, and a film covering and soil covering mechanism. It realizes an automated and continuous process of ridging, grooving, laying film, pressing film, and covering with soil. It has a double mulching structure, adapts to different terrains, and improves the mulching speed.
It significantly improves the speed and efficiency of film application, ensures the quality of film laying, reduces labor input, adapts to different terrains, and improves work efficiency and film application quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mulching technology, and in particular to a mulching device for corn seeding on the film side. Background Technology
[0002] The most prominent effect of mulching corn is to increase soil temperature and retain moisture, compensating for deficiencies in temperature, light, and water resources. It generally increases soil temperature, enhances corn's frost resistance, and relatively extends the frost-free period. Therefore, mid-to-late maturing, high-yielding varieties with longer growth periods and greater yield potential can be selected. Mulching also advances the corn planting date, accelerates the growth process, and promotes earlier emergence and maturity.
[0003] In particular, the development of corn film-side seeders began in 2012. This technology has been widely used in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, and other regions, with a cumulative planting area exceeding 4 million mu. The integrated film-side seeder technology solves several problems in traditional mulching methods, such as straw clogging, film wrinkles, and uneven soil coverage, by using non-ditching mulch and side-strip sowing. This technology not only improves sowing efficiency but also reduces labor input, increases seedling emergence rate, and enhances crop resistance to premature aging. After applying the integrated film-side seeder technology, farmers' production costs are significantly reduced, and the operating speed is 2-3 times faster than conventional film-perforated planting, saving approximately 100 yuan per mu in labor for seedling removal and placement. Furthermore, this technology helps reduce mulch usage, increases residual film recycling rate, and achieves green and sustainable development in corn production. With the continuous maturation of technology and the expansion of its application scope, corn film-side planters are expected to be used in more regions, especially in specific environments such as the agro-pastoral wind-blown sandy areas in the north. This technology can effectively solve problems such as large amounts of mulch film used and difficulty in recycling residual film, further promoting the efficient and sustainable development of corn production. However, the planting speed of current planters needs to be further improved. The market mainly focuses on single-film (2-row) planting, while double-film (4-row) planters have many shortcomings. For uneven ground and plots with single-film (2-row) or double-film (4-row) planting, there are still plots where single-film (2-row) planting is not possible. To address these issues, the film covering device can be divided into two separate film covering units according to different terrain levels, without affecting each other. At the same time, the film covering device can fold one unit over the other for film covering.
[0004] Therefore, a corn mulching device that is highly efficient and labor-saving needs to be researched. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a corn mulching device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a corn mulching device, comprising: A folding and fixing mechanism includes a first fixing bracket, a second fixing bracket rotatably connected to the side of the first fixing bracket, and a hydraulic cylinder disposed between the first fixing bracket and the second fixing bracket, with both ends of the hydraulic cylinder rotatably connected to the sides of the first fixing bracket and the second fixing bracket, respectively. The power connection mechanism includes a connecting frame, an upper mounting frame and two sets of lower mounting frames are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame, and six rotating hanging arms are rotatably connected to the other side of the connecting frame. The two ends of the rotating hanging arms are rotatably connected to the side of the first fixed bracket and the side of the connecting frame (21) respectively. A soil-gathering mechanism is provided below the first fixed support, and the soil-gathering mechanism is used to gather the soil before covering with film; A grooving mechanism is provided below the first fixed support, and the grooving mechanism is used to open trenches on both sides of the gathered soil. A film coating mechanism is provided below the first fixed bracket, and the film coating mechanism is used to install and hang the film roller to be coated. A membrane pressing and fixing mechanism is provided below the first fixing bracket, and the membrane pressing and fixing mechanism is used to adhere the membrane covering the soil to the ground. The membrane covering mechanism is located below the second fixed support. The membrane covering mechanism is used to push the soil on both sides inward and cover the sides of the laid membrane with soil.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the soil-gathering mechanism includes a first support, and the number of the first supports is set in two sets, with a ridging roller rotatably connected to the inner side of the two sets of the first supports.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the grooving mechanism includes a second support, and the number of the second supports is set in two sets, with a grooving disc rotatably connected to the inner side of each of the two sets of second supports.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the film covering mechanism includes a chain, and the number of the chain is set in two sets. A side rotating arm is fixedly connected to the lower part of the chain. The other end of the two sets of side rotating arms is rotatably connected to the outer side of the first bracket at the corresponding position. A set of film hanging rods is provided on the inner side of the two sets of side rotating arms.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the film pressing and fixing mechanism includes an inner crossbar, which is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first fixed bracket. Two sets of inclined fixing blocks are fixedly connected to the outer side of the inner crossbar. Two sets of inner rotating arms are rotatably connected below the inner crossbar. A film pressing wheel is rotatably connected to the other side of the inner rotating arm. A support rod is fixedly connected above the inner rotating arm. A support spring is sleeved on the outer side of the support rod. A limiting through hole slightly larger than the diameter of the support rod is opened on the inner side of the inclined fixing block. The support rod slides inside the limiting through hole.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the membrane covering mechanism includes a third support, and the number of the third supports is set in two sets, with a covering disc rotatably connected to the inner side of the third support.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the other end of each of the two sets of chains is fixedly connected to a set of side rotating arms. The inner side of the side rotating arm is provided with a through hole adapted to the hanging film rod. One end of the hanging film rod is provided with a baffle, and the other end is provided with an external thread. The other end of the hanging film rod passes through the through hole on the inner side of the two sets of side rotating arms and is threadedly connected to a matching nut.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This utility model integrates five key processes—ridge making, trenching, film laying, film pressing, and soil covering—into a continuous automated process. During operation, the ridge making roller first gathers the soil to form a regular ridge. The trenching disc then precisely trenches the top of the ridge. The film covering mechanism immediately lays the film. The film pressing wheel dynamically adapts to the terrain through a spring pressure mechanism to press the film with constant force to ensure that it adheres tightly to the ridge surface outline. Finally, the soil covering disc rotates and pushes soil to tightly cover the film edge, forming a windproof soil layer. This avoids the traditional intermittent manual operation, greatly improves the film covering speed, and ensures the quality of film laying.
[0014] 2. This utility model features a double-film structure. By adding a fixing frame structure, the film area is increased, allowing for the completion of twice or more work in the same amount of time, thus significantly improving work efficiency. Both the first and second fixing brackets can be bent at 90 degrees and can be folded when not in use. Adjustments can be made according to actual conditions, and the back-and-forth adjustment between single and double film covering greatly enhances the practical value of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from a second perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first fixed bracket in this utility model when it is retracted; Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the coating mechanism in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the grooving mechanism in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure membrane fixing mechanism in this utility model.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Folding and fixing mechanism; 11. First fixed bracket; 12. Second fixed bracket; 13. Hydraulic cylinder; 2. Power connection mechanism; 21. Connecting frame; 22. Upper mounting frame; 23. Lower mounting frame; 24. Rotating hanging arm; 3. Soil gathering mechanism; 31. First bracket; 32. Ridging roller; 4. Grooving mechanism; 41. Second bracket; 42. Grooving disc; 5. Film covering mechanism; 51. Chain; 52. Side rotating arm; 53. Film hanging rod; 6. Film pressing and fixing mechanism; 61. Inner crossbeam; 62. Inclined fixing block; 63. Inner rotating arm; 64. Film pressing wheel; 65. Support rod; 66. Support spring; 67. Limiting through hole; 7. Film covering mechanism; 71. Third bracket; 72. Covering disc. Detailed Implementation
[0017] 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.
[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.
[0019] Reference Figures 1 to 6 In this embodiment of the utility model, a corn mulching device includes: The folding and fixing mechanism 1 includes a first fixing bracket 11, a second fixing bracket 12 rotatably connected to the side of the first fixing bracket 11, and a hydraulic cylinder 13 disposed between the first fixing bracket 11 and the second fixing bracket 12. The two ends of the hydraulic cylinder 13 are rotatably connected to the sides of the first fixing bracket 11 and the second fixing bracket 12, respectively. The extension and retraction action of the hydraulic cylinder 13 can drive the second fixing bracket 12 to unfold or fold relative to the first fixing bracket 11. The power connection mechanism 2 includes a connecting frame 21. An upper mounting frame 22 and two sets of lower mounting frames 23 are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame 21 for quick connection to a power source such as a tractor. During mulching operations, the implement is suspended behind the tractor. The raising or lowering of the implement and the unfolding or folding of the first fixed support 11 (hydraulic cylinder extension / retraction) are controlled by the hydraulic system on the tractor. Six rotating arms 24 are rotatably connected to the other side of the connecting frame 21. The other end of each rotating arm 24 is rotatably connected to the side of the first fixed support 11. Through the mounting connection of the rotating arms 24, the folding and fixing mechanism 1 can adapt to undulating terrain by the up-and-down movement of the rotating arms 24 during tractor towing operations. Soil gathering mechanism 3 is set below the first fixed support 11. Soil gathering mechanism 3 is used to gather soil before covering with film. The grooving mechanism 4 is set below the first fixed support 11. The grooving mechanism 4 is used to open trenches outward on both sides of the gathered soil. The film coating mechanism 5 is located below the first fixed bracket 11 and is used to install and hang the film roller that needs to be coated. The membrane fixing mechanism 6 is provided below the first fixing bracket 11 and is used to press the membrane covering the soil to the ground. The membrane covering mechanism 7 is set below the second fixed support 12. The membrane covering mechanism 7 is used to push the soil on both sides inward and cover the soil on both sides of the laid membrane.
[0020] The soil-gathering mechanism 3 includes a first support 31, and there are two sets of first supports 31. The inner sides of the two sets of first supports 31 are rotatably connected to ridging rollers 32.
[0021] The grooving mechanism 4 includes a second support 41. There are two sets of second supports 41. The inner sides of the two sets of second supports 41 are rotatably connected to a grooving disc 42, and the grooving disc 42 grooves outward.
[0022] The film covering mechanism 5 includes a chain 51, and there are two sets of chains 51. A side rotating arm 52 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the chain 51. The other end of the two sets of side rotating arms 52 is rotatably connected to the outside of the first bracket 31 at the corresponding position. A set of film hanging rods 53 is provided on the inner side of the two sets of side rotating arms 52. The connection between the chain 51 and the side rotating arms 52 ensures the stable suspension posture of the film hanging rods 53.
[0023] The film pressing and fixing mechanism 6 includes an inner crossbar 61, which is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first fixed bracket 11. Two sets of inclined fixing blocks 62 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the inner crossbar 61. Two sets of inner rotating arms 63 are rotatably connected below the inner crossbar 61. A film pressing wheel 64 is rotatably connected to the other side of the inner rotating arm 63. A support rod 65 is fixedly connected above the inner rotating arm 63. A support spring 66 is sleeved on the outer side of the support rod 65. A limiting through hole 67 slightly larger than the diameter of the support rod 65 is opened on the inner side of the inclined fixing block 62. The support rod 65 slides inside the limiting through hole 67. The support spring 66 provides continuous downward pressure, so that the film pressing wheel 64 can roll tightly against the film and the ridge surface, adapting to the terrain and ensuring the compaction effect.
[0024] The membrane covering mechanism 7 includes a third support 71, and there are two sets of the third support 71. The inner side of the third support 71 is rotatably connected to the covering plate 72, which is designed with a specific angle and curved surface to cut into and scrape the soil, and throw the soil to the two sides of the membrane and cover it.
[0025] The other ends of the two sets of chains 51 are respectively fixedly connected to a set of side rotating arms 52. The inner side of the side rotating arm 52 is provided with a through hole that matches the hanging film rod 53. One end of the hanging film rod 53 is provided with a baffle, and the other end is provided with an external thread. The other end of the hanging film rod 53 passes through the through hole on the inner side of the two sets of side rotating arms 52 and is threadedly connected to the matching nut.
[0026] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The tractor provides traction through the three-point suspension connection of the upper mounting frame 22 and the lower mounting frame 23 to the power connection mechanism 2. During the forward movement of the device, the ridging roller 32 of the soil gathering mechanism 3 rolls and gathers the soil into a regular soil mound. Immediately afterwards, the trenching disc 42 of the trenching mechanism 4 rotates outward and cuts into the sides of the soil mound to open trenches. Subsequently, the film covering mechanism 5 releases the film with the film hanging rod 53 (with film roller installed), covering the trenched soil mound. The film is then immediately processed by the film pressing and fixing mechanism 6. Under the constant pressure of the supporting spring 66, the pressing roller 64 firmly presses the film onto the contour of the soil ridge surface. Finally, the covering disc 72 of the film covering mechanism 7 located at the rear of the device rotates, pushing the soil in the trench or on both sides inward, evenly covering and compacting the two edges of the film, completing the windproof and film-fixing operation. When the operation is finished and it needs to be retracted, the hydraulic cylinder 13 is controlled to retract, pulling the second fixed support 12 and rotating the film covering mechanism 7 towards the first fixed support 11 to fold and retract the device. The bottom of the entire device is lifted off the ground and becomes compact. Seeding can be carried out by fixing a seed metering device on the crossbeam behind the second fixed support.
[0027] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A corn mulching device, characterized in that, include: Folding and fixing mechanism (1), the folding and fixing mechanism (1) includes a first fixing bracket (11), a second fixing bracket (12) is rotatably connected to the side of the first fixing bracket (11), a hydraulic cylinder (13) is provided between the first fixing bracket (11) and the second fixing bracket (12), and the two ends of the hydraulic cylinder (13) are rotatably connected to the side of the first fixing bracket (11) and the second fixing bracket (12) respectively; The power connection mechanism (2) includes a connecting frame (21), an upper mounting frame (22) and two sets of lower mounting frames (23) are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting frame (21), and six rotating hanging arms (24) are rotatably connected to the other side of the connecting frame (21). The two ends of the rotating hanging arms (24) are rotatably connected to the side of the first fixed bracket (11) and the side of the connecting frame (21) respectively. Soil gathering mechanism (3), which is located below the first fixed support (11), is used to gather soil before covering with film; The grooving mechanism (4) is located below the first fixed support (11) and is used to open trenches on both sides of the gathered soil. A film coating mechanism (5) is provided below the first fixed bracket (11). The film coating mechanism (5) is used to install and hang the film roller that needs to be coated. A membrane fixing mechanism (6) is provided below the first fixing bracket (11). The membrane fixing mechanism (6) is used to attach the membrane covering the soil to the ground. The membrane covering mechanism (7) is set below the second fixed support (12). The membrane covering mechanism (7) is used to push the soil on both sides inward and cover the soil on both sides of the laid membrane.
2. The corn mulching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The soil-gathering mechanism (3) includes a first support (31), and there are two sets of the first supports (31). The inner sides of the two sets of the first supports (31) are rotatably connected to the ridging rollers (32).
3. A corn mulching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The grooving mechanism (4) includes a second support (41), and there are two sets of the second support (41). The inner sides of the two sets of the second support (41) are respectively rotatably connected to a grooving disc (42).
4. A corn mulching device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The film covering mechanism (5) includes a chain (51), and there are two sets of the chain (51). A side rotating arm (52) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the chain (51). The other end of the two sets of side rotating arms (52) is rotatably connected to the outside of the first bracket (31) at the corresponding position. A set of film hanging rods (53) is provided on the inner side of the two sets of side rotating arms (52).
5. A corn mulching device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pressure film fixing mechanism (6) includes an inner crossbeam (61), which is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first fixed bracket (11). Two sets of inclined fixing blocks (62) are fixedly connected to the outer side of the inner crossbeam (61). Two sets of inner rotating arms (63) are rotatably connected below the inner crossbeam (61). A pressure film wheel (64) is rotatably connected to the other side of the inner rotating arm (63). A support rod (65) is rotatably connected above the inner rotating arm (63). A support spring (66) is sleeved on the outer side of the support rod (65). A limiting through hole (67) slightly larger than the diameter of the support rod (65) is opened on the inner side of the inclined fixing block (62). The support rod (65) slides inside the limiting through hole (67).
6. A corn mulching device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The membrane covering mechanism (7) includes a third support (71), and there are two sets of the third support (71). The inner side of the third support (71) is rotatably connected to a soil covering disc (72) that covers the soil inward.
7. A corn mulching device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The other ends of the two sets of chains (51) are respectively fixedly connected to a set of side rotating arms (52). The side rotating arms (52) have through holes that are compatible with the hanging film rods (53) on their inner sides. One end of the hanging film rods (53) is provided with a baffle, and the other end is provided with an external thread. The other end of the hanging film rods (53) passes through the through holes on the inner sides of the two sets of side rotating arms (52) and is threaded to a nut that is compatible with it.