A modular planting box for vertical green walls

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of green wall planting technology, and in particular, it is a modular planting box for vertical green walls. It includes a green wall base, a support frame fixed to the center of the upper surface of the green wall base, and a protective canopy fixed to the upper surface of the support frame. It also includes connecting slots evenly distributed inside the support frame, with a planting box inside each slot and a connecting mechanism at one end. This utility model, by setting up a connecting mechanism, allows for quick installation of the planting box when the connecting guide rod is inserted into the connecting slot, as the locking clip automatically engages under the action of a return spring. Disassembly only requires pressing the locking clip to pull out the connecting guide rod, greatly simplifying the installation and maintenance process and improving work efficiency. Simultaneously, the staggered arrangement of the planting boxes, supported by the connecting guide rods and the positioning action of the positioning slide, significantly improves the stability of the overall structure, preventing displacement or loosening during long-term use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of green wall planting technology, specifically a modular planting box for vertical green walls. Background Technology

[0002] Green walls are a form of vertical greening in cities, primarily achieving ecological functions by covering building facades with plants. They encompass two types: green exterior walls and living walls. Their construction methods include tiling, bag-type, and modular systems, consisting of a waterproof layer, a growth substrate layer (tiling type) or a bag layer (bag type), an irrigation system, and a plant layer. They provide functions such as heat insulation and noise reduction, air purification, and reduced building energy consumption.

[0003] Vertical green walls, as an efficient form of three-dimensional greening, are widely used in building exteriors, interior partitions, and other scenarios. Their core component is the planting box. However, the existing vertical green wall planting boxes are mostly bolted or welded, making the installation and disassembly process cumbersome. When a plant in a single planting box suffers from pests or diseases or grows poorly, it is difficult to replace it individually, resulting in high maintenance costs.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a modular planting box for vertical green walls to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a modular planting box for vertical green walls, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the cumbersome installation and disassembly process of existing vertical green wall planting boxes due to multiple bolts or welding, the difficulty in replacing individual plants in a single planting box when they suffer from pests or diseases or poor growth, and the high maintenance costs.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] A modular planting box for a vertical green wall includes a green wall base, a support frame fixed to the center of the upper surface of the green wall base, and a protective canopy fixed to the upper surface of the support frame. It also includes:

[0010] The connecting slots are evenly distributed inside the support frame. A planting box is installed inside the connecting slot. A connecting mechanism is provided at one end of the planting box to connect the planting box to the connecting slot.

[0011] The planting trough is located inside planting box one, and a filter box is connected to the lower end of planting box one.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism includes a connecting guide rod, a positioning groove, a locking clip, and a return spring. The connecting guide rod is evenly fixed on one side of the planting box and passes through the interior of the connecting groove. The positioning groove is opened at the lower end of the interior of the connecting guide rod. The locking clip is slidably engaged with the inner side of the positioning groove, and the lower end of the locking clip is inclined. The return spring is fixed inside the positioning groove and contacts one side of the locking clip.

[0013] Furthermore, the planting boxes are staggered on the left and right sides of the support frame, and the upper end of the connecting guide rod on one side of the planting box is attached to the lower end of the adjacent planting box on the other side.

[0014] Furthermore, the interior of the planting box is uniformly provided with connecting through holes, which are connected to the filter box.

[0015] Furthermore, both the planting box and the filter box have positioning grooves on one side, and positioning slide plates are slidably engaged inside the positioning grooves, with the cross-section of the positioning slide plates having an "I" shaped structure.

[0016] Furthermore, a second planting box is provided on one side of the first planting box, and the second planting box matches the shape and structure of the first planting box. The positioning grooves on one side of the first planting box and the second planting box maintain the same horizontal center line.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a modular planting box for vertical green walls, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] This invention features a connecting mechanism that allows for quick installation of the planting box by automatically locking the connecting guide rod into the connecting slot under the action of a return spring. Disassembly simply requires pressing the locking clip to remove the connecting guide rod, greatly simplifying installation and maintenance processes and improving work efficiency. Furthermore, the staggered arrangement of the planting boxes, supported by the connecting guide rods and aided by the positioning slide, significantly enhances the overall structural stability, preventing displacement or loosening during long-term use. The combined structure of the planting trough, connecting holes, and filter box allows excess water to pass through the connecting holes into the filter box for filtration and drainage, effectively preventing root rot caused by water accumulation in the substrate. The filter box is also removable for cleaning, preventing blockages. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of the modular planting box of this utility model for use in vertical green walls;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the green wall base and support frame of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the modular planting box of this utility model used for vertical green walls;

[0023] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the planting box and filter box of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Green wall base; 2. Support frame; 3. Protective canopy; 4. Connecting slot; 5. Planting box one; 6. Planting trough; 7. Connecting guide rod; 8. Positioning groove; 9. Locking clip; 10. Return spring; 11. Connecting through hole; 12. Positioning slide; 13. Filter box; 14. Planting box two; 15. Positioning slide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] Example

[0028] like Figure 1-5 As shown, one embodiment of this utility model proposes a modular planting box for a vertical green wall, including a green wall base 1, a support frame 2 fixed at the center of the upper surface of the green wall base 1, and a protective canopy 3 fixed to the upper surface of the support frame 2, and further including:

[0029] The green wall base 1 is a rectangular structure made of concrete or stainless steel. A support frame 2 is fixed to the center of its upper surface by bolts. The support frame 2 is a hollow column structure made of aluminum alloy, which has both strength and lightweight characteristics. A protective canopy 3 is welded to its upper surface. The protective canopy 3 is an arc structure made of transparent PC board, which can block rain and direct sunlight, and protect the planting box and plants below.

[0030] Connecting slots 4 are evenly distributed inside the support frame 2. Planting boxes 5 are installed inside the connecting slots 4. One end of the planting box 5 is provided with a connecting mechanism for connecting the planting box 5 to the connecting slots 4. Planting troughs 6 are opened inside the planting box 5. A filter box 13 is connected to the lower end of the planting box 5. The connecting slots 4 are evenly distributed along the height direction of the support frame 2 and planting boxes 5 are installed inside them. Planting box 5 is a cuboid box with an open top. Planting troughs 6 are opened inside it. Planting troughs 6 are used to fill cultivation substrate and plant plants. The lower end of the planting box 5 is connected to the filter box 13 by a buckle. The filter box 13 contains an activated carbon filter layer and a nylon filter screen, which can filter the water discharged from the planting trough 6 and prevent impurities from clogging the drainage channel.

[0031] The connecting mechanism includes a connecting guide rod 7, a positioning groove 8, a locking clip 9, and a return spring 10. The connecting guide rod 7 is evenly fixed to one side of the planting box 5 and passes through the interior of the connecting slot 4. The positioning groove 8 is located at the lower end of the connecting guide rod 7. The locking clip 9 is slidably engaged with the inner side of the positioning groove 8, and the lower end of the locking clip 9 is inclined. The return spring 10 is fixed inside the positioning groove 8 and contacts one side of the locking clip 9. The connecting guide rod 7 has a rectangular structure and can be evenly welded and fixed to one side of the planting box 5. It can slide into the connecting slot 4. The positioning groove 8 is located at the lower end of the connecting guide rod 7 and is cuboid in shape. The locking clip 9 is slidably engaged with the inner side of the planting box 5. Inside the positioning groove 8, its lower end is inclined to facilitate the compression of the locking clip 9 when the connecting guide rod 7 is inserted into the connecting slot 4; the return spring 10 is fixed inside the positioning groove 8, one end of which is welded to the inner wall of the positioning groove 8, and the other end is in contact with one side of the locking clip 9, which can provide a return spring force for the locking clip 9; the planting boxes 5 are staggered on the left and right sides of the support frame 2, and the upper end of the connecting guide rod 7 on one side of the planting box 5 is in contact with the lower end of the adjacent planting box 5 on the other side; by staggering the planting boxes 5 on the left and right sides of the support frame 2, so that the lower end of the upper planting box 5 is in contact with the upper end of the lower connecting guide rod 7, the upper planting box 5 can be supported and strengthened by the connecting guide rod 7;

[0032] The planting box 5 has evenly spaced connecting holes 11 inside, which are connected to the filter box 13. The connecting holes 11 are circular holes that are connected to the filter box 13, which can guide excess water in the planting trough 6 into the filter box 13 for drainage.

[0033] Both the planting box 15 and the filter box 13 have a positioning groove 12 on one side. The positioning groove 12 is slidably engaged with a positioning slide plate 15, and the positioning slide plate 15 has an "I" shaped cross-section. The positioning slide plate 15 can slide along the positioning groove 12 to achieve positioning. A planting box 2 14 is provided on one side of the planting box 15, and the shape of the planting box 2 14 matches that of the planting box 15. The positioning grooves 12 on the side of the planting box 15 and the planting box 2 14 are on the same horizontal center line. By inserting the positioning slide plate 15 into the positioning grooves 12 of both, the planting box 15 and the filter box 13 can be connected and limited. Since the positioning grooves 12 of the planting box 15 and the planting box 2 14 correspond to each other, when the planting box 15 and the planting box 2 14 are horizontal, the positioning grooves 12 can be blocked, which can prevent the positioning slide plate 15 from sliding and falling off.

[0034] Before installation, check whether each component of the connecting mechanism is flexible and whether the spring force of the return spring 10 is normal to avoid affecting the installation due to component jamming. Also, clean the filter media in the filter box 13 regularly, and it is recommended to replace it every 3 months to avoid filter media blockage affecting the drainage effect.

[0035] When in use, place the activated carbon filter layer and the nylon filter screen into the filter box 13 in sequence, and keep the filter box 13 and the planting box 5 vertical. Then, slide the positioning slide plate 15 into the inner side of the positioning slide groove 12 to limit the position of the filter box 13 and ensure that the connecting through hole 11 is connected to the inside of the filter box 13.

[0036] Next, align the connecting guide rod 7 on one side of the planting box 5 with the connecting slot 4 on the support frame 2 and insert it forcefully. The inclined surface of the locking clip 9 contacts the edge of the connecting slot 4 and is squeezed, and the compression return spring 10 retracts into the positioning groove 8. When the connecting guide rod 7 is fully inserted, the locking clip 9 pops out under the elastic force of the return spring 10 and is locked on the outside of the connecting slot 4, thus completing the fixation of the planting box 5. In the above manner, the planting boxes 5 are installed alternately on the left and right sides of the support frame 2, so that the lower end of the upper planting box 5 is attached to the upper end surface of the lower connecting guide rod 7.

[0037] Then, the cultivation substrate is filled into the planting trough 6 of the planting box 5. The substrate is a mixture of peat moss, perlite and vermiculite in a ratio of 3:1:1. Then the target plant is planted. After watering, excess water flows into the filter box 13 through the connecting hole 11 at the bottom of the planting trough 6. After impurities are adsorbed by the activated carbon filter layer and filtered by the nylon filter, it is discharged from the drainage hole of the filter box 13. The staggered distribution of the planting boxes 5 causes the water discharged from the upper layer to drip onto the lower layer.

[0038] When it is necessary to replace plants or clean the planting box, use a tool to press the locking clip 9 to retract it into the positioning groove 8, and at the same time pull out the planting box 5. The filter box 13 can be removed by disassembling the buckle, cleaning the internal filter material, and then reinstalling it.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular planting box for a vertical green wall, comprising a green wall base (1), a support frame (2) fixed at the center of the upper surface of the green wall base (1), and a protective canopy (3) fixed to the upper surface of the support frame (2), characterized in that, Also includes: Connecting slots (4) are evenly distributed inside the support frame (2). Planting box 1 (5) is provided inside the connecting slots (4). One end of the planting box 1 (5) is provided with a connecting mechanism for connecting the planting box 1 (5) to the connecting slots (4). The planting trough (6) is located inside the planting box (5), and the lower end of the planting box (5) is connected to the filter box (13).

2. A modular planting box for a vertical green wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism includes a connecting guide rod (7), a positioning groove (8), a locking clip (9), and a return spring (10). The connecting guide rod (7) is evenly fixed on one side of the planting box (5), and the connecting guide rod (7) passes through the inside of the connecting slot (4). The positioning groove (8) is opened at the lower end of the inside of the connecting guide rod (7).

3. A modular planting box for a vertical green wall according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking clip (9) is slidably engaged with the inner side of the positioning groove (8), and the lower end of the locking clip (9) is inclined. The reset spring (10) is fixed inside the positioning groove (8) and contacts one side of the locking clip (9).

4. A modular planting box for a vertical green wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The planting boxes (5) are staggered on the left and right sides of the support frame (2), and the upper end of the connecting guide rod (7) on one side of the planting box (5) is attached to the lower end of the adjacent planting box (5) on the other side.

5. A modular planting box for a vertical green wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The planting box (5) has uniformly opened connecting through holes (11) inside, which are connected to the filter box (13).

6. A modular planting box for a vertical green wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The planting box (5) and the filter box (13) are both provided with positioning grooves (12) on one side. The positioning grooves (12) are slidably engaged with positioning slide plates (15), and the cross-section of the positioning slide plates (15) is an "I" shaped structure.

7. A modular planting box for a vertical green wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: Planting box one (5) is provided with planting box two (14) on one side, and the external structure of planting box two (14) matches that of planting box one (5).

8. A modular planting box for a vertical green wall according to claim 7, characterized in that: The positioning groove (12) on one side of planting box one (5) and planting box two (14) are aligned with the same horizontal center line.

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