An automatic sprinkler bed frame for cucumber seedling tray cultivation

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of cucumber seedling technology and discloses an automatic sprinkler bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation. It includes a seedling bed frame with a support bracket installed along its length at the top center. A spraying component is installed on the top of the support bracket, and a water collection trough is installed at the bottom of the seedling bed frame. One end of the spraying component is connected to an irrigation bucket, and a water inlet is opened on one side of the irrigation bucket. The top of the irrigation bucket is connected to the spraying component, and a water pump is installed between the top of the irrigation bucket and the spraying component. The water pump is connected to a timer via an electrical wire. This automatic sprinkler bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation achieves water resource recycling by setting up a water collection trough, filter screen, inclined bottom surface, and a circulation structure connected to the irrigation bucket at the bottom of the bed frame. The water collection trough can collect excess water leaking from the bed frame, while the filter screen can filter impurities and soil particles from the water. The inclined bottom surface allows the filtered water to naturally converge at the drain outlet and flow smoothly into the irrigation bucket for secondary use, reducing water waste.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cucumber seedling technology, and in particular to an automatic water spraying bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] Cucumber tray seedling raising is a mainstream method of modern intensive vegetable seedling raising. It achieves efficient and high-quality seedling production by cultivating seedlings in plastic trays. The core of this method involves using standardized trays, commonly 50-cell or 72-cell, filled with a specialized seedling substrate, such as a mixture of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite. One to two seeds are sown per cell, covered with soil, and then the temperature and moisture are controlled. This technology offers significant advantages: firstly, uniform germination due to precise control of temperature, light, water, and fertilizer, resulting in highly consistent seedling growth; secondly, well-developed root systems due to the good aeration of the substrate, promoting fibrous root development and reducing root rot; thirdly, ease of management, suitable for mechanized operation, and reduced labor costs; and fourthly, high survival rate after transplanting, minimal root damage during transplanting, and a short recovery period.

[0003] Existing technology patent CN220326385U discloses a mobile seedling bed frame. It comprises a bed frame, two uprights fixed to the top surface of the bed frame near the left and right ends, a horizontal plate fixed between the two uprights with two guide grooves at its bottom, several seedling tubes fixed to the top surface of the bed frame between the two uprights, and several support columns arranged in a matrix fixed to the bottom of the bed frame. The support columns are equipped with casters. The frame also includes a watering mechanism located between the two uprights. Through the cooperation of the support columns and casters, the entire seedling bed frame can be moved to a suitable seedling area. The support mechanism provides limiting support for the entire seedling bed frame, enhancing its stability. The water supply hose of the external water supply device is tightly connected to the water inlet pipe of the watering assembly. Through the cooperation of the watering assembly and the drive assembly, the seedlings in the seedling tubes can be watered.

[0004] Regarding the aforementioned and existing related technologies, the inventors believe that the following defects often exist: When watering cucumber seedlings placed on seedling beds, uneven spraying is prone to occur. Some areas have densely covered nozzles, resulting in excessive water, while other areas have missed sprays due to unreasonable nozzle layout, causing an imbalance in water distribution. This unevenness directly affects seedling growth. Areas with excessive water are prone to root rot and disease, while seedlings in water-deficient areas grow slowly and are weak, resulting in inconsistent seedling quality and a decreased survival rate. At the same time, traditional seedling beds lack an effective water recycling mechanism, and most of the sprayed water is directly lost, which not only wastes a lot of water resources but also increases the water cost of seedling cultivation. In addition, it is difficult to ensure the accuracy of manually controlling the watering time. Frequent manual operation is not only time-consuming and laborious but may also lead to improper watering time due to negligence, further aggravating the instability of seedling growth and affecting seedling efficiency and overall yield. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that the existing technology has the disadvantages of uneven spraying, waste of water resources, and inaccurate control of spraying time, which leads to unbalanced seedling growth and increased costs. To this end, we propose an automatic spraying bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: an automatic watering bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation, comprising a seedling bed frame, a support installed along the length direction at the top center of the seedling bed frame, a spraying component installed on the top of the support, a water collection trough installed at the bottom of the seedling bed frame, an irrigation bucket connected to one end of the spraying component, a water inlet opened on one side of the irrigation bucket, the top of the irrigation bucket being connected to the spraying component, a water pump installed between the top of the irrigation bucket and the spraying component, and a timer connected to the water pump via an electric wire.

[0007] Preferably, the spraying component includes a main water pipe, which is installed on the top of the support frame. Spraying pipes are connected to both sides of the main water pipe along the length of the seedling bed frame, and a nozzle is provided at the bottom of the spraying pipe.

[0008] Preferably, the two spray pipes are located directly above the seedling bed frame at 1 / 4 and 3 / 4 of its width, respectively.

[0009] Preferably, the support includes a plate, which is installed in the middle of the seedling bed frame, and vertically downward flow channels are opened on both sides of the plate.

[0010] Preferably, the water collection trough includes a trough body, which is installed below the bottom of the seedling bed frame. A filter plate is installed inside the trough body, and a trough bottom is installed at the bottom of the trough body. A water outlet is opened on one side of the trough bottom, and the bottom of the water outlet is connected to the irrigation bucket.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the trough is configured as an inclined bottom surface with one side higher than the other.

[0012] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows: This invention achieves water recycling by incorporating a water collection trough, filter screen, sloping bottom surface, and a circulation structure connected to the irrigation bucket at the bottom of the seedbed frame. The water collection trough collects excess water leaking from the seedbed frame, while the filter screen removes impurities and soil particles from the water, preventing them from entering the subsequent circulation system and causing blockages. The sloping bottom surface allows the filtered water to naturally converge at the drain outlet and flow smoothly into the irrigation bucket for reuse, significantly reducing water waste. Simultaneously, the irrigation bucket and main water pipe are connected via a water pump to form a closed loop, allowing water to be reused for seedling spraying, reducing dependence on external water sources, saving water costs, and avoiding the environmental impact that could result from direct wastewater discharge.

[0013] In this invention, a timer structure connected to a water pump is used to precisely control the spraying time and frequency. The timer automatically starts or stops the water pump according to a preset time, ensuring that the spraying process can be carried out on a timed basis without manual intervention. This solves the problems of inconsistent spraying times, omissions, or repeated spraying in traditional manual operations, guaranteeing that seedlings receive a regular and stable water supply throughout their growth cycle. Regardless of the different stages of seedling growth or different climatic conditions, the optimal spraying requirements can be matched by adjusting the timer parameters, reducing human interference in the seedling process and improving the convenience and accuracy of seedling management. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The disclosure of this utility model is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the spraying component of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall planar structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional planar structure of the water collection tank of this utility model.

[0015] Legend: 1. Seedling bed frame; 2. Support frame; 21. Board body; 22. Flow channel; 3. Spraying components; 31. Main water pipe; 32. Spraying pipe; 33. Sprinkler head; 4. Irrigation bucket; 5. Water inlet; 6. Water pump; 7. Timer; 8. Water collection tank; 81. Tank body; 82. Filter plate; 83. Tank bottom; 84. Drain. Detailed Implementation

[0016] It is readily understood that, based on the technical solution of this utility model, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementations without altering the essential spirit of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model and should not be considered as the entirety of this utility model or as limitations or restrictions on the technical solution of this utility model.

[0017] Reference Figures 1-2As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic watering bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation, comprising: a seedling bed frame 1, the placement layer of the seedling bed frame 1 being a metal mesh to facilitate seedling ventilation and drainage; a support 2 being screwed onto the top center of the seedling bed frame 1 along its length; a spraying component 3 being screwed onto the top of the support 2; a water collection trough 8 being screwed onto the bottom of the seedling bed frame 1 to collect excess water leaking from the seedling bed frame 1; an irrigation tank 4 being connected to one end of the spraying component 3 via a flange; a water inlet 5 being provided on one side of the irrigation tank 4; the water inlet 5 being connected to an external water source to provide water to the irrigation tank 4; and a through connection between the top of the irrigation tank 4 and the spraying component 3. A water pump 6 is installed via a flange. The water pump 6 is used to transport water from the irrigation tank 4 to the spraying component 3 for irrigation. The water pump 6 is connected to a timer 7 via an electric wire. The timer 7 presets the start and stop times of the water pump 6. For example, the watering period is set to 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. After the set time of 8:00 AM, the timer 7 triggers the circuit of the water pump 6 to conduct, and the water pump 6 starts working and delivers water to the spraying component 3 to irrigate the cucumber seedlings in the seedling trays. After the preset stop time of 9:00 AM, the timer 7 cuts off the circuit, and the water pump 6 stops working, completing one automatic watering cycle. The entire process does not require manual intervention. Precise time control achieves timed and quantitative irrigation, meeting the periodic water requirements of cucumber seedlings.

[0018] Reference Figures 3-4 As shown in this embodiment: the spraying component 3 includes a main water pipe 31, which is installed on the top of the bracket 2 by screws. Spraying pipes 32 are connected to both sides of the main water pipe 31 along the length of the seedling bed frame 1. The spraying pipes 32 are located directly above the 1 / 4 and 3 / 4 of the width of the seedling bed frame 1. Multiple nozzles 33 are evenly arranged at the bottom of the spraying pipes 32. The nozzles 33 have small apertures and spray droplets in the form of mist. The bracket 2 includes a plate 21, which is installed in the middle of the seedling bed frame 1 by screws. The plate 21 divides the seedling bed frame 1 into two parts, effectively separating the spraying range of the two nozzles 33 and preventing excessive water in the middle area due to double spraying. Multiple vertically downward flow channels 22 are opened on both sides of the plate 21, so that the water sprayed onto the plate 21 flows down along the flow channels 22.

[0019] Reference Figure 5As shown in this embodiment: the water collection trough 8 includes a trough body 81, which is installed 5 cm below the bottom surface of the seedling bed frame 1 by screws. A filter plate 82 is slidably installed inside the trough body 81 near the top of the trough body 81. The filter plate 82 is used to filter impurities and soil particles in the water to prevent them from entering the subsequent circulation system and causing blockage. The bottom of the trough body 81 is installed with a trough bottom 83 by welding. The trough bottom 83 is set to a bottom surface that is inclined to one side, that is, one side of the trough bottom 83 is higher than the other side. A drain outlet 84 is opened on the lower side of the trough bottom 83. The bottom of the drain outlet 84 is connected to the irrigation bucket 4 through a pipe. The water after spraying seeps into the water collection trough 8 through the bottom of the seedling bed frame 1, is filtered by the filter plate 82, flows to the drain outlet 84, and then flows into the irrigation bucket 4 for secondary use.

[0020] Working principle: First, an external water source is connected through the water inlet 5 of the irrigation tank 4 to ensure sufficient water is stored inside. When the preset watering time of the timer 7 is reached, such as 8:00 AM, the timer 7 triggers the water pump 6 circuit to start working, transporting the water in the irrigation tank 4 through the pipe to the spraying component 3. After receiving the water flow, the main water pipe 31 in the spraying component 3 distributes the water to the two spray pipes 32 through the pipes on both sides. The nozzles 33, which are evenly distributed at the bottom of the spray pipes 32, spray the seedlings in the trays below in a directional manner. At this time, the water sprayed onto the board 21... Water flows down the vertical straight channels 22 on both sides. During the spraying process, excess water will seep through the metal mesh layer of the seedling bed frame 1 and flow into the water collection tank 8 at the bottom. The filter plate 82 in the water collection tank 8 will filter impurities and soil particles in the water. The filtered water will be guided by the inclined bottom 83 and naturally converge to the drain 84 on the lower side. Then it will flow back to the irrigation tank 4 through the pipe, realizing the secondary use of water resources. When the preset stop time is reached, such as 9 am, the timer 7 cuts off the circuit of the water pump 6, the water pump 6 stops working, and one automatic water spraying process is completed.

[0021] The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cucumber plug seedling automatic water spraying bed frame, characterized in that, The device includes a seedling bed frame, a support frame installed along the length of the top center of the seedling bed frame, a spraying component installed on the top of the support frame, a water collection trough installed at the bottom of the seedling bed frame, an irrigation bucket connected to one end of the spraying component, a water inlet on one side of the irrigation bucket, a through connection between the top of the irrigation bucket and the spraying component, and a water pump installed between the top of the irrigation bucket and the spraying component. The water pump is connected to a timer via an electrical wire.

2. The automatic watering bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spraying component includes a main water pipe, which is installed on the top of the support frame. Spraying pipes are connected to both sides of the main water pipe along the length of the seedling bed frame, and a nozzle is provided at the bottom of the spraying pipe.

3. The automatic watering bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two spray pipes are located directly above the seedling bed frame at 1 / 4 and 3 / 4 of its width, respectively.

4. The automatic watering bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support includes a plate, which is installed in the middle of the seedling bed frame, and vertically downward flow channels are opened on both sides of the plate.

5. The automatic watering bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection trough includes a trough body, which is installed below the bottom of the seedling bed frame. A filter plate is installed inside the trough body, and a trough bottom is installed at the bottom of the trough body. A water outlet is opened on one side of the trough bottom, and the bottom of the water outlet is connected to the irrigation bucket.

6. The automatic watering bed frame for cucumber tray seedling cultivation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the trough is designed as an inclined surface with one side higher than the other.

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