Fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing

By designing a fruit and vegetable production simulation device with various planting modules and ground structures, the problem of insufficient flexibility in agricultural robot testing devices was solved, enabling stable testing that can be controlled throughout the year and simulation of complex terrains, thus improving the robot's adaptability in agricultural environments.

CN224594621UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04GUOCHUANG WISDOM (JIANGSU) AGRICULTURAL ROBOT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUOCHUANG WISDOM (JIANGSU) AGRICULTURAL ROBOT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-02
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

Existing agricultural robot testing equipment lacks flexibility and cannot perform performance testing and optimization in diverse and near-realistic environments, resulting in poor adaptability to complex agricultural production environments.

Method used

Design a fruit and vegetable production simulation device that includes various planting modules (vine-drop type, fence type, ground planting type, trellis type/ridge type) and composite ground module. It uses simulated plants and adjustable ground structure to simulate various agricultural scenarios.

Benefits of technology

It provides a controllable and stable testing environment throughout the year, ensuring the reliability of robot test data and simulating complex terrain to verify its adaptability.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor test, belong to agricultural technology field.It is integrated multiple planting module, respectively including fall vine type, hedge wall type, ground planting type and frame type / ridge type planting module, and equipped with ground module;Among them, various planting module uses simulation plant, is not influenced by seasonal environment, and the testing condition of sustainable observation agricultural robot, and each module can be flexibly adjusted, fully simulates real agricultural scene.The utility model provides stable test environment for agricultural robot, which is not affected by season, solves the problem of single and environmental dependence of traditional simulation device, and improves the comprehensiveness and reliability of robot test.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural technology, and in particular to a fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of agricultural modernization technology, the research and application of agricultural robots has emerged. This technology requires diverse and near-realistic testing environments for performance testing and optimization, which in turn requires the construction of comprehensive and accurate agricultural planting model simulation scenarios and related testing devices.

[0003] In related technologies, simulation scenarios are typically constructed by setting fixed planting patterns to simulate agricultural production environments.

[0004] However, the aforementioned simulation scenarios or related devices suffer from problems such as a single planting mode, a lack of flexible adjustment capabilities, instability in test results due to the significant impact of seasonal and weather conditions on the simulation scenarios, and an inability to simulate multiple ground morphologies.

[0005] These issues make it difficult to conduct performance testing and optimization of agricultural robots in diverse and near-realistic environments during the research and development process. As a result, the developed agricultural robots may not be able to adapt well to the complex and ever-changing actual agricultural production environment, thus limiting their promotion and application in the agricultural field. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing production technologies, the applicant provides a fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing, thereby providing a comprehensive, realistic, and adjustable simulation environment for the research and testing of agricultural robots through the simulation of agricultural production scenarios.

[0007] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing includes:

[0009] A public support base serves as the supporting foundation.

[0010] The first planting module, the second planting module, the third planting module, the fourth planting module, and the ground module are installed on the common support base;

[0011] The first planting module adopts a vine-drop planting structure;

[0012] The second planting module adopts a fence-style planting structure;

[0013] The third planting module adopts a ground-planting structure;

[0014] The fourth planting module adopts a trellis or ridge planting structure;

[0015] The ground module includes at least one of hardened road surface, pipeline road surface, soil and gravel road surface.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0017] In one embodiment, the first planting module includes a first horizontally movable base plate, a first lifting platform disposed thereon, a bracket fixed to the first lifting platform, and a plurality of first flower pots arranged along the length of the bracket; wherein, the first flower pots are filled with a culture medium, and a cluster of simulated tomato plants are arranged to match the culture medium, the cluster of simulated tomato plants being wound around a vertical steel wire rope; the bottom of the vertical steel wire rope passes through the first flower pot and is fixed by a steel wire rope limiting block on the side, and the top of the vertical steel wire rope is connected to the top horizontal steel wire of all the vertical steel wire ropes in parallel.

[0018] In one embodiment, one end of the vertical wire rope is fixed to the top horizontal wire, and the other end is fixed to the wire rope limiting block. The position of the vertical wire rope is adjusted by the cooperation of the wire rope limiting block and the top horizontal wire.

[0019] In one embodiment, when the position of the first planting module is adjusted, the bottom of the first lifting platform moves along the length direction of the first horizontal moving base plate.

[0020] In one embodiment, the second planting module includes a second horizontally movable base plate, a plurality of vertical column bases disposed thereon, vertical columns fixed to the bases, and a plurality of second flower pots disposed between adjacent bases; wherein, a plurality of horizontal steel wire ropes are provided between adjacent vertical columns, and the two ends of the horizontal steel wire ropes are connected to the end steel wires surrounding the columns through steel wire rope tensioners; the second flower pots are filled with first potting soil and grape simulation plants, and the grape simulation plants are hung on the horizontal steel wire ropes.

[0021] In one embodiment, when the position of the second planting module is adjusted, the position is moved along the length direction of the second horizontal moving substrate by the bottom of the vertical column base.

[0022] In one embodiment, the third planting module includes a front-to-back movable base plate, a left-to-right movable base plate disposed thereon, and a plurality of ground-planting flower pots disposed on the left-to-right movable base plate; wherein, the ground-planting flower pots are filled with a second potting soil and blueberry artificial plants, and the bottom of the blueberry artificial plants is provided with reinforcing support.

[0023] In one embodiment, when the position of the third planting module is adjusted, the position of the left and right moving substrates is changed by moving the substrates back and forth, and the ground-planting flower pot moves along the length of the left and right moving substrates.

[0024] In one embodiment, the fourth planting module includes a third horizontally movable base plate, a second lifting platform disposed thereon, an adjusting bracket fixed to the second lifting platform, and a plurality of tray flower pots arranged along the adjusting bracket; wherein the tray flower pots are filled with cultured rock wool and strawberry simulated plants.

[0025] In one embodiment, the fourth planting module further includes a pre-built support frame; adjusting the height of the second lifting platform changes the position of the adjusting bracket in the height direction, so that the strawberry simulation plants in the tray flowerpot match the frame.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0027] This utility model features a compact layout. The first planting module is a vine-type module, where simulated tomato plants are connected by vertical steel wire ropes, forming a vine structure with horizontal steel wires at the top. The second planting module is a fence-type module, using horizontal steel wire ropes and adjustable columns to build a grape trellis, simulating three-dimensional planting. The third planting module is a ground-planting module, using ground-planted flower pots and reinforced supports to replicate the low-growing blueberry crop. The fourth planting module is a trellis or ridge-type module, using lifting brackets to adjust the height of simulated strawberry plants, simulating elevated cultivation. This utility model integrates multiple agricultural modes in one go, overcoming the limitations of traditional single-scene planting.

[0028] This utility model also has the following advantages:

[0029] (1) All crops in this utility model are made of simulated materials and are not affected by seasons / climates; the plants are fixed by a rigid structure to avoid displacement during testing, and can provide a stable testing environment that can be controlled throughout the year to ensure the reliability of robot test data;

[0030] (2) The ground module of this utility model is a composite road surface design. By freely combining and laying hardened road surface, pipeline road surface, soil and gravel road surface, it can simulate complex terrain such as farmland, road, pipeline area, etc., thereby verifying the passability and adaptability of agricultural robots on different ground surfaces. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall layout of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first planting module of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the height state of the first planting module of this utility model in one embodiment.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the height state of the first planting module of this utility model in another embodiment.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second planting module of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the second planting module of this utility model in one embodiment.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the plant spacing adjustment in one embodiment of the second planting module of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the height adjustment of the second planting module of this utility model in one embodiment.

[0039] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third planting module of this utility model.

[0040] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth planting module of this utility model.

[0041] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the ground module of this utility model.

[0042] Among them: 1. First planting module; 2. Second planting module; 3. Third planting module; 4. Fourth planting module; 5. Ground module;

[0043] 101. Top horizontal steel wire; 102. Vertical steel wire rope; 103. String of simulated tomato plants; 104. Culture medium; 105. First flowerpot; 106. Bracket; 107. Steel wire rope limiting block; 108. First lifting platform; 109. First horizontal moving base plate;

[0044] 201. Vertical column; 202. End wire; 203. Wire rope tensioner; 204. Horizontal wire rope; 205. Grape simulation plant; 206. First potting soil; 207. Second flower pot; 208. Vertical column base; 209. Second horizontal movable base plate;

[0045] 301. Simulated blueberry plant; 302. Reinforced support; 303. Second potting soil; 304. Ground-planted flowerpot; 305. Front-to-back movable base plate; 306. Left-to-right movable base plate;

[0046] 401. Simulated strawberry plant; 402. Cultivation rock wool; 403. Tray flowerpot; 404. Adjustable bracket; 405. Second lifting platform; 406. Third horizontal moving base plate;

[0047] 501. Hardened road surface; 502. Pipeline road surface; 503. Soil; 504. Gravel road surface. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0050] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0051] When using the terms “including,” “having,” and “comprising” as described herein, another component may be added unless explicitly qualifying terms such as “only,” “consisting of,” etc. are used. Unless otherwise stated, singular terms may include plural forms and should not be construed as having a quantity of one.

[0052] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this invention, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

[0053] Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are not drawn to a 1:1 scale, and the relative dimensions of the components are shown in the drawings only as examples and not necessarily to actual scale.

[0054] See Figures 1 to 11 The accompanying drawing shows a structural schematic diagram of a fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to the present invention; for ease of description, the drawing only shows the structure related to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] This application provides a fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing, comprising:

[0056] Public support base;

[0057] The first planting module 1, the second planting module 2, the third planting module 3, the fourth planting module 4, and the ground module 5 are installed on the common support base; wherein, the ground module 5 is laid by a free combination of hardened road surface 501, pipeline road surface 502, soil 503, and sand and gravel road surface 504.

[0058] In some embodiments, for example, the common support base may be a large aluminum profile frame or a ground rail.

[0059] like Figures 2-4 In some embodiments, the first planting module 1 is a vine-planting type, including:

[0060] The first horizontal moving base plate 109 serves as the basic guide rail, on which the first lifting platform 108 is provided.

[0061] The bracket 106 is fixed to the top of the first lifting platform 108, and multiple first flower pots 105 are arranged along its length.

[0062] Each first flowerpot 105 is filled with culture medium 104 and planted with cluster tomato artificial plants 103.

[0063] The plant 103 is wrapped around the vertical steel wire rope 102. The bottom end of the steel wire rope passes through the flower pot and is locked by the steel wire rope limiting block 107. The top end is connected to the top horizontal steel wire 101 to connect all the vertical steel wire ropes 102 in parallel.

[0064] like Figures 3-4 When the position in the first planting module 1 needs to be adjusted, the height of the plant is changed by raising and lowering the first lifting platform 108; the position of the plant is adjusted by horizontally sliding the bracket 106 along the first horizontal moving base plate 109.

[0065] For example, the tomato growth cycle can be simulated by raising and lowering the vertical steel wire rope 102 in the first module 1.

[0066] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the second planting module 2 is a fence-like structure, comprising:

[0067] The second horizontal moving base plate 209 is equipped with a plurality of vertical column bases 208, and each base fixes a vertical column 201.

[0068] Multiple horizontal steel wire ropes 204 are installed between adjacent columns 201, and the two ends are connected to the end steel wires 202 by steel wire rope tensioners 203;

[0069] A second flowerpot 207 is placed between the bases 208, filled with the first potting soil 206 and a simulated grape plant 205, which is then hung on a horizontal steel wire rope 204.

[0070] like Figures 6-8When the position in the second planting module 2 needs to be adjusted, the vertical column base 208 is slid to change the plant spacing; the wire rope tensioner 203 is adjusted to control the tension and height of the horizontal wire rope 204; the distribution position and number of the horizontal wire rope 204 can also be changed.

[0071] For example, the density of a grape trellis can be simulated by adjusting the spacing of the horizontal steel wire ropes 204 in the second module 2.

[0072] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the third planting module 3 is a ground-planting type, including:

[0073] A front-to-back movable base plate 305 is provided with a left-to-right movable base plate 306;

[0074] The top of the left-right movable base plate 306 supports multiple ground-planted flower pots 304, and the ground-planted flower pots 304 are filled with second potting soil 303 and blueberry artificial plants 301.

[0075] The blueberry artificial plant 301 has a reinforced support 302 at the bottom to prevent it from tipping over.

[0076] When the position in the third planting module 3 needs to be adjusted, the front and rear moving base plate 305 drives the left and right moving base plate 306 to move longitudinally; the ground-planting flower pot 304 slides laterally along the left and right moving base plate 306 to realize the layout adjustment.

[0077] For example, an irregular blueberry bush can be generated by moving the ground-planted flower pot 304 in the third module 3.

[0078] like Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the fourth planting module 4 is a trellis type or a ridge type, including:

[0079] The third horizontal moving base plate 406 is equipped with the second lifting platform 405 and the top is fixed with the adjustment bracket 404.

[0080] Multiple tray flower pots 403 are arranged on the bracket, filled with culture rock wool 402 and strawberry artificial plants 401.

[0081] When the position in the fourth planting module 4 needs to be adjusted, the second lifting platform 405 moves along the length of the third horizontal moving base plate 406, and the vertical lifting of the second lifting platform 405 drives the tray flowerpot 403 to change the planting height.

[0082] For example, elevated strawberry cultivation can be simulated by changing the height of the tray pot 403 in module 4.

[0083] Furthermore, the fourth planting module 4 also includes a pre-built support frame; adjusting the height of the second lifting platform 405 changes the position of the adjusting bracket 404 in the height direction, so that the strawberry simulation plant 401 in the tray flowerpot 403 matches the pre-built frame.

[0084] like Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the ground module 5 is composed of a combination of hardened road surface 501, pipeline road surface 502, soil 503, and gravel road surface 504.

[0085] For example, farmland roads can be simulated by hardened road surface 501; irrigation areas can be simulated by pipeline road surface 502; cultivated land can be simulated by soil 503; and rugged terrain can be simulated by gravel road surface 504.

[0086] Each of the above road sections can be laid independently or spliced ​​together to verify the robot's adaptability to different terrains.

[0087] In summary, this utility model has a reasonable structure. All plants are made of simulated materials, which are not affected by seasons and environment, and the robot's status can be continuously observed. At the same time, the moving base plates of each planting module work together with the lifting platform to achieve flexible adjustment of plant spacing, height, and layout. The ground module 5 reproduces the complex terrain in agricultural scenarios through the combination of multiple types of road surfaces.

[0088] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0089] The embodiments described above merely illustrate the implementation of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing, characterized in that, include: A public support base serves as the supporting foundation; The first planting module (1), the second planting module (2), the third planting module (3), the fourth planting module (4), and the detachable and replaceable ground module (5) are installed on the common support base. The first planting module (1) adopts a vine-drop planting structure; The second planting module (2) adopts a fence-like planting structure; The third planting module (3) adopts a ground-planting structure; The fourth planting module (4) adopts a trellis or ridge planting structure; The ground module (5) includes at least one of hardened road surface (501), pipeline road surface (502), soil (503) and gravel road surface (504).

2. The fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first planting module (1) includes: A first horizontal moving base plate (109), a first lifting platform (108) disposed thereon, a bracket (106) fixed to the first lifting platform (108), and a plurality of first flower pots (105) arranged along the length of the bracket (106). The first flowerpot (105) is filled with a culture medium (104), and a string of tomato artificial plants (103) is set up to match the culture medium (104). The string of tomato artificial plants (103) is wrapped around a vertical steel wire rope (102). The bottom of the vertical steel wire rope (102) passes through the first flowerpot (105) and is fixed by the steel wire rope limiting block (107) on the side, and the top is connected to the top horizontal steel wire (101) of all the vertical steel wire ropes (102) in parallel.

3. The fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the vertical wire rope (102) is fixed to the top horizontal wire (101), and the other end is fixed to the wire rope limiting block (107). The position of the vertical wire rope (102) is adjusted by the cooperation of the wire rope limiting block (107) and the top horizontal wire (101).

4. The fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the position of the first planting module (1) is adjusted, the bottom of the first lifting platform (108) moves along the length direction of the first horizontal moving base plate (109).

5. The fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second planting module (2) includes: A second horizontal movable base plate (209), a plurality of vertical column bases (208) disposed thereon, a vertical column (201) fixed to the base (208), and a plurality of second flower pots (207) disposed between adjacent bases (208); Among them, multiple horizontal steel wire ropes (204) are provided between adjacent vertical columns (201), and the two ends of the horizontal steel wire ropes (204) are connected to the end steel wires (202) surrounding the columns through steel wire rope tensioners (203); The second flowerpot (207) is filled with the first potting soil (206) and a grape simulation plant (205), which is hung on a horizontal steel wire rope (204).

6. The fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the position of the second planting module (2) is adjusted, the position is moved along the length direction of the second horizontal moving base plate (209) by the bottom of the vertical column base (208).

7. The fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third planting module (3) includes: A front-to-back movable base plate (305), a left-to-right movable base plate (306) disposed thereon, and a plurality of ground-planting flower pots (304) disposed on the left-to-right movable base plate (306); The planter (304) is filled with a second potting mix (303) and a blueberry plant simulation plant (301), and the blueberry plant simulation plant (301) is provided with a reinforcing support (302) at the bottom.

8. The fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the position of the third planting module (3) is adjusted, the position of the left and right moving base plate (306) is changed by moving the base plate back and forth (305), and the ground-planting flower pot (304) moves along the length direction of the plate of the left and right moving base plate (306).

9. The fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fourth planting module (4) includes: The third horizontal moving base plate (406), the second lifting platform (405) disposed thereon, the adjusting bracket (404) fixed to the second lifting platform (405), and the multiple tray flower pots (403) arranged along the adjusting bracket (404). The tray flowerpot (403) is filled with culture rock wool (402) and strawberry simulation plants (401).

10. The fruit and vegetable production simulation device for indoor testing according to claim 9, characterized in that, The fourth planting module (4) also includes a pre-built support frame; Adjust the height of the second lifting platform (405) to change the position of the adjusting bracket (404) in the height direction, so that the strawberry artificial plant (401) in the tray flower pot (403) matches the frame.