A fertilizer applicator suitable for uniform hole application of water-soluble fertilizer

By designing a fertilizer applicator suitable for citrate-soluble fertilizers, the problem of uneven fertilizer application in tobacco cultivation was solved, enabling uniform application of fertilizer in holes, improving the uniformity of tobacco growth and soil utilization, and reducing production costs.

CN224571822UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31TOBACCO RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (QINGZHOU TOBACCO RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINA NATIONAL TOBACCO COMPANY) +1
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TOBACCO RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (QINGZHOU TOBACCO RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINA NATIONAL TOBACCO COMPANY)
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the uneven application of citrate-soluble fertilizers in tobacco cultivation leads to insufficient nutrition for some seedlings and excessive vegetative growth for others, resulting in uneven growth. Furthermore, traditional manual spraying methods cannot effectively contact the soil, resulting in low fertilizer utilization.

Method used

Design a fertilizer applicator suitable for lycopene fertilizers, featuring a cylindrical fertilizer box and a detachable cover. The cover has evenly distributed inverted frustum-shaped discharge holes and a spiral groove on its inner wall. The support part cooperates with a snap-fit ​​block, and the cover and fertilizer box are connected by the snap-fit ​​block. The guide slope and transparent acrylic material optimize the fertilization process.

Benefits of technology

This method enables uniform hole application of lycine-soluble fertilizers, increases the contact area between the fertilizer and the soil, ensures that the fertilizer acts directly on the vicinity of the roots, reduces loss, improves nutrient absorption efficiency, improves soil structure, and reduces production costs.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a fertilizer applicator suitable for uniform hole application of lycopene-soluble fertilizer, belonging to the technical field of fertilizer applicators. The applicator includes a fertilizer box, a handle, a cover, and discharge holes. The fertilizer box is a hollow cylindrical structure. A handle is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fertilizer box. A cover is detachably connected to the top of the fertilizer box. Multiple discharge holes are evenly arranged on the upper surface of the cover. A first through hole is provided on the fertilizer box, and a second through hole is provided on the cover. The first and second through holes are symmetrically arranged. A support part is fixedly provided on the outside of the first through hole. The support part is a cylindrical sleeve structure and is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fertilizer box. This utility model can solve the problems of uneven fertilizer application and small contact area with root soil in tobacco fertilization.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fertilizer applicator technology, specifically, it relates to a fertilizer applicator suitable for uniform hole application of citric acid-soluble fertilizer. Background Technology

[0002] Tobacco is a high-yield crop with high requirements for nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and a long growing season (approximately 120-150 days), requiring a continuous supply of nutrients. Citrate-soluble fertilizers are those that are insoluble in water but soluble in a 2% citric acid solution (pH approximately 2.1). This pH value is similar to the pH of various organic acids secreted by plant roots and released into the rhizosphere soil, collectively known as root acids. Therefore, citrate-soluble components can be dissolved into ionic forms by plant root acids and then absorbed. These fertilizers have a slow-release effect, preventing fertilizer leaching, significantly enhancing fertilizer efficiency, improving fertilizer utilization, and reducing the adverse effects of fertilizer on soil physicochemical properties, making them excellent soil conditioners. Common examples include silicon fertilizers and humic acid fertilizers. Citrate-soluble fertilizers have low solubility in water but are readily soluble in citric acid, such as superphosphate and phosphate rock powder. Tobacco has wide adaptability, but some tobacco fields may experience problems such as soil compaction, low organic matter content, or high acidity. Currently, tobacco fertilization is mainly carried out by direct manual spraying. However, the soluble fertilizer applied by manual spraying is unevenly distributed in the soil, forming clumps that do not have a large enough contact area with the soil. As a result, it cannot be dissolved by hydrogen ions in the root zone and release its fertilizing effect. Some tobacco seedlings suffer from insufficient nutrition due to uneven fertilizer distribution, leading to slow growth and yellowing leaves, while other seedlings suffer from excessive fertilizer, resulting in excessive vegetative growth and uneven overall growth. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a fertilizer applicator suitable for uniform hole application of lycine-soluble fertilizer, which can solve the problems of uneven fertilizer application and small contact area with root soil in tobacco fertilization.

[0004] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] This utility model provides a fertilizer applicator suitable for uniform hole application of lycopene fertilizer, including a fertilizer box, a handle, a material cover, and a discharge hole. The fertilizer box is a hollow cylindrical structure. The handle is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fertilizer box. The material cover is detachably connected to the top of the fertilizer box. Multiple discharge holes are evenly arranged on the upper surface of the material cover. The fertilizer box is provided with a first through hole, and the material cover is provided with a second through hole. The first through hole and the second through hole are symmetrically arranged. A support part is fixedly provided on the outside of the first through hole. The support part is a cylindrical sleeve structure and is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fertilizer box.

[0006] Based on the above technical solution, the fertilizer applicator of this utility model suitable for uniform hole application of citric acid-soluble fertilizer can be further improved as follows:

[0007] Among them, a snap-fit ​​block is provided around the outer side of the second through hole. The snap-fit ​​block is fixedly connected to the material cover. The cross-section of the snap-fit ​​block is a U-shaped structure. The groove of the U-shape is adapted to the support part. The edge of the U-shaped groove is a smooth arc structure.

[0008] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are as follows: the snap-fit ​​block between the support and the cover enables quick assembly and disassembly of the cover and the fertilizer box. The arc-shaped edge of the U-shaped groove reduces friction during snap-fitting and improves the smoothness of operation.

[0009] Furthermore, the discharge hole has an inverted frustum shape, and the diameter of the top surface of the frustum is 1.5 times the diameter of the bottom surface.

[0010] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improved design are as follows: The larger top diameter reduces fertilizer accumulation within the discharge hole, preventing blockages caused by adhesion or clumping. The inverted frustum shape allows for proper diffusion of the fertilizer during discharge, preventing concentrated accumulation and ensuring even distribution around the root system. Compared to a cylindrical discharge hole, the inverted frustum shape reduces fertilizer splashing due to gravity, improving fertilization accuracy.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner wall of the discharge hole is provided with a spiral groove, the pitch of which is 0.2 times the diameter of the top surface of the frustum.

[0012] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improved scheme are as follows: The spiral structure subjects the fertilizer to rotational force during the discharge process, avoiding blockage caused by adhesion or clumping, which is especially suitable for powdered or granular citrate-soluble fertilizers. Guided by the spiral grooves, the fertilizer falls in a spiral pattern, ensuring a uniform distribution around the discharge hole and preventing localized accumulation. The spiral motion allows the fertilizer to fall more stably into the soil, reducing splashing or deviation caused by gravity and improving fertilization accuracy.

[0013] Furthermore, the support section has an inner groove in the middle, which is a ring structure with an isosceles trapezoidal cross-section.

[0014] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are: the design of the inner groove makes it convenient for users to apply force to disassemble and separate the fertilizer box and the cover.

[0015] Furthermore, two arc-shaped connecting parts are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the material cover, and the distance between the connecting parts and the outermost edge of the material cover is the same as the thickness of the side wall of the fertilizer box.

[0016] Furthermore, an annular stop is provided on the inner side wall of the fertilizer box, and a triangular protrusion is provided at the top edge of the connecting part. The connecting part uses elastic deformation to engage the protrusion and the stop. The engagement gap between the protrusion and the stop is 0.5mm, and the inclined side of the protrusion and the inclined side of the stop are both rounded.

[0017] Furthermore, a guide slope is provided at the connection between the discharge port and the bottom surface of the fertilizer box, and the inclination angle of the guide slope is 30 degrees.

[0018] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are as follows: The 30-degree inclination angle allows the fertilizer to enter the discharge hole more smoothly under the action of gravity, avoiding blockage caused by accumulation or adhesion. The inclined surface design reduces the residence time of fertilizer at the edge of the discharge hole, reducing the risk of clumping, and is suitable for highly adhesive citrate-soluble fertilizers. The inclined surface also allows the fertilizer to form a diffusion motion when entering the discharge hole, avoiding concentrated accumulation and improving the uniformity of fertilization.

[0019] Furthermore, there are two stops, which are symmetrically arranged, and two protrusions, which are symmetrically arranged. The length of the stops is greater than the length of the protrusions, and the distance between the two stops is greater than the length of the protrusions.

[0020] Furthermore, both the fertilizer box and the lid are made of transparent acrylic.

[0021] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned improvement scheme are as follows: The open structure allows for direct observation of the remaining fertilizer amount in the fertilizer box, avoiding insufficient or excessive fertilization due to blind spots. It also allows for clear observation of whether the fertilizer falls smoothly, enabling timely detection of blockages or clumping, thus improving fertilization efficiency.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of the fertilizer applicator provided by this utility model for uniform hole application of citrate-soluble fertilizers are:

[0023] 1. By designing multiple discharge holes evenly distributed on the upper surface of the handle, precise and targeted fertilizer delivery can be achieved, avoiding fertilizer waste or localized over-dispensing caused by traditional broadcasting or strip application, ensuring that the fertilizer acts directly on the vicinity of the root system and reducing loss.

[0024] 2. Hole application is specially designed for lycopene fertilizers, which are fully mixed with the soil to improve nutrient absorption efficiency. It is especially suitable for the precise application of slow-release fertilizers or high-concentration fertilizers.

[0025] 3. Precise hole application avoids fertilizer loss or volatilization with water, reducing the amount of fertilizer needed while ensuring crop requirements, directly lowering production costs. Simultaneously, multiple discharge holes disperse fertilizer application, reducing soil salinity accumulation caused by fertilizer buildup, maintaining soil structure, and improving soil physical and chemical properties with long-term use.

[0026] 4. The porous design disperses fertilizer around the roots, preventing localized high-concentration fertilizer from burning the roots or inhibiting growth. The central perforation design provides space for the seedlings while ensuring that the fertilizer acts directly on the initial growth area of ​​the roots. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a fertilizer applicator suitable for uniform hole application of lycopene fertilizer;

[0029] Figure 2 A front view of the cover of a fertilizer applicator suitable for uniform hole application of lycopene fertilizer;

[0030] Figure 3 A bottom view of the cover of a fertilizer applicator suitable for uniformly applying lycopene fertilizer in holes;

[0031] Figure 4 A top view of the waste box of a fertilizer applicator suitable for uniform hole application of lysine-soluble fertilizer;

[0032] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0033] 10. Fertilizer box; 20. Handle; 30. Material cover; 40. First through hole; 50. Support part; 51. Inner groove; 60. Discharge hole; 70. Second through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] like Figure 1 The image shows an embodiment of a fertilizer applicator for uniformly applying lycopene-soluble fertilizer in holes, provided by this utility model. In this embodiment, it includes a fertilizer box 10, a handle 20, a material cover 30, and a discharge hole 60. The fertilizer box 10 is a hollow cylindrical structure. The handle 20 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fertilizer box 10. The material cover 30 is detachably connected to the top of the fertilizer box 10. Multiple discharge holes 60 are evenly arranged on the upper surface of the material cover 30. The fertilizer box 10 is provided with a first through hole 40, and the material cover 30 is provided with a second through hole 70. The first through hole 40 and the second through hole 70 are symmetrically arranged. A support part 50 is fixedly provided on the outside of the first through hole 40. The support part 50 is a cylindrical sleeve structure and is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fertilizer box 10.

[0036] In the above technical solution, a snap-fit ​​block is provided around the outer side of the second through hole 70. The snap-fit ​​block is fixedly connected to the material cover 30. The cross-section of the snap-fit ​​block is a U-shaped structure. The groove of the U-shape is adapted to the support part 50. The edge of the U-shaped groove is a smooth arc structure.

[0037] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the discharge hole 60 has an inverted frustum shape, and the diameter of the top surface of the frustum is 1.5 times the diameter of the bottom surface.

[0038] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the inner wall of the discharge hole 60 is provided with a spiral groove, and the pitch of the groove is 0.2 times the diameter of the top surface of the circular platform.

[0039] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the support part 50 is provided with an inner groove 51 in the middle. The inner groove 51 is a ring structure and the cross-section of the inner groove 51 is an isosceles trapezoid.

[0040] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, two arc-shaped connecting parts are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the material cover 30, and the distance between the connecting parts and the outermost edge of the material cover 30 is the same as the thickness of the side wall of the fertilizer box 10.

[0041] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, an annular stop is provided on the inner side of the side wall of the fertilizer box 10, and a triangular protrusion is provided at the top edge of the connecting part. The connecting part uses elastic deformation to engage the protrusion and the stop. The engagement gap between the protrusion and the stop is 0.5mm, and the inclined side of the protrusion and the inclined side of the stop are both rounded.

[0042] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a guide slope is provided at the connection between the discharge hole 60 and the bottom surface of the fertilizer box 10, and the inclination angle of the guide slope is 30 degrees.

[0043] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, there are two stops arranged symmetrically, and there are two protrusions arranged symmetrically. The length of the stops is greater than the length of the protrusions, and the distance between the two stops is greater than the length of the protrusions.

[0044] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, both the fertilizer box 10 and the lid 30 are made of transparent acrylic.

[0045] In use, fill the fertilizer box 10 with citrate-soluble fertilizer. After loading, tighten the cover 30 from top to bottom, so that the support part 50 is inserted into the locking block. At the same time, rotate the fertilizer box 10 and the cover 30 relative to each other so that the protrusion moves above the stop block. When fertilizing, hold the handle 20 and flip the entire fertilizer applicator downwards so that the plant passes through the second through hole 70 and the first through hole 40 from bottom to top. At the same time, shake the entire fertilizer applicator from side to side so that the fertilizer falls quickly from the discharge hole 60.

[0046] When adding fertilizer to the fertilizer applicator, hold your finger in the inner groove 51 and rotate the fertilizer box 10 and the material cover 30 to separate them.

[0047] Specifically, the principle of this utility model is as follows: The fertilizer applicator adopts a cylindrical fertilizer box and a detachable material cover structure. The material cover has evenly distributed inverted frustum-shaped discharge holes, and its inner wall is provided with spiral grooves to ensure that the fertilizer falls evenly. The material cover and fertilizer box are stably connected by the cooperation of the support part and the snap-fit ​​block, and the elastic snap-fit ​​design of the annular connecting part and the stop block facilitates disassembly and assembly. The guide slope and transparent acrylic material further optimize the uniformity of fertilization and the convenience of use, and are suitable for precise hole application of citric acid soluble fertilizers.

[0048] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fertilizer applicator suitable for uniform hole application of citric acid-soluble fertilizer, comprising a fertilizer box (10), a handle (20), a material cover (30), and discharge holes (60), wherein the fertilizer box (10) is a hollow cylindrical structure, the handle (20) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fertilizer box (10), the material cover (30) is detachably connected to the top of the fertilizer box (10), and a plurality of discharge holes (60) are uniformly arranged on the upper surface of the material cover (30), characterized in that, The fertilizer box (10) is provided with a first through hole (40), and the material cover (30) is provided with a second through hole (70). The first through hole (40) and the second through hole (70) are symmetrically arranged. A support part (50) is fixedly provided on the outside of the first through hole (40). The support part (50) is a cylindrical sleeve structure and is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fertilizer box (10).

2. The fertilizer applicator for uniform hole application of water-soluble fertilizer according to claim 1, wherein A snap-fit ​​block is provided around the outer side of the second through hole (70). The snap-fit ​​block is fixedly connected to the material cover (30). The cross-section of the snap-fit ​​block is a U-shaped structure. The groove of the U-shape is adapted to the support part (50). The edge of the U-shaped groove is a smooth arc structure.

3. The fertilizer applicator for uniform hole application of water-soluble fertilizer according to claim 2, wherein The discharge hole (60) has an inverted frustum structure, and the diameter of the top surface of the frustum is 1.5 times the diameter of the bottom surface.

4. The fertilizer applicator for uniform hole application of water-soluble fertilizer according to claim 3, wherein The inner wall of the discharge hole (60) is provided with a spiral groove, and the pitch of the groove is 0.2 times the diameter of the top surface of the circular platform.

5. A fertilizer applicator for uniform hole application of citric acid-soluble fertilizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support part (50) has an inner groove (51) in the middle. The inner groove (51) is a ring structure and the cross-section of the inner groove (51) is an isosceles trapezoid.

6. The fertilizer applicator for uniform hole application of water-soluble fertilizer according to claim 5, wherein Two arc-shaped connecting parts are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the material cover (30). The distance between the connecting parts and the outermost edge of the material cover (30) is the same as the thickness of the side wall of the fertilizer box (10).

7. The fertilizer applicator for uniform hole application of water-soluble fertilizer according to claim 6, wherein The fertilizer box (10) has an annular stop on the inner side of its side wall and a triangular protrusion at the top edge of the connecting part. The connecting part uses elastic deformation to engage the protrusion and the stop. The engagement gap between the protrusion and the stop is 0.5 mm, and the inclined side of the protrusion and the inclined side of the stop are both rounded.

8. The fertilizer applicator for uniform hole application of water-soluble fertilizer according to claim 7, wherein A guide slope is provided at the connection between the discharge hole (60) and the bottom surface of the fertilizer box (10), and the inclination angle of the guide slope is 30 degrees.

9. The fertilizer applicator for uniform hole application of water-soluble fertilizer according to claim 8, wherein There are two stops, which are set symmetrically. There are also two protrusions, which are set symmetrically. The length of the stops is greater than the length of the protrusions, and the distance between the two stops is greater than the length of the protrusions.

10. The fertilizer applicator for uniform hole application of water-soluble fertilizer according to claim 9, wherein Both the fertilizer box (10) and the fertilizer cover (30) are made of transparent acrylic.