A portable barley straw collection and drying device

Abstract

This invention provides a portable barley grass collection and drying device, comprising a movable box with an opening at the top and a drain outlet at the bottom. Several grids are arranged side-by-side inside the box, with each pair of adjacent grids forming a vertical space for hydroponic barley grass. An air inlet is located on the box wall opposite the grids, and a blower is installed outside the box. The blower blows air into the box through the air inlet to dry the hydroponic barley grass. This invention improves production efficiency: the box integrates hydroponic barley grass collection and drying, allowing the box to move within a container to collect hydroponic barley grass while simultaneously drying it quickly. This reduces the moisture carried by the roots of the barley grass, allowing it to be directly pulverized after being removed from the container, eliminating the need for further drying via a conveyor belt.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of hydroponic barley grass cultivation technology, and in particular relates to a mobile barley grass collection and drying device. Background Technology

[0002] When barley grass is grown in container hydroponics, it can be used as feed when it grows to a height of 15-20cm, either directly as livestock feed or crushed for silage.

[0003] Since hydroponically grown barley grass is cultivated in trays, its roots carry a significant amount of moisture. Therefore, it needs to be air-dried before use to reduce this moisture content. Currently, a conveyor belt with drainage holes is commonly used. The collected hydroponic barley grass is placed on the conveyor belt, and during transportation, it drains and air-dries naturally to meet the required dryness. However, this drying method is space-consuming and slow, affecting production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a mobile barley grass collection and drying device to achieve rapid collection and drying of hydroponic barley grass in containers.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A portable barley grass collection and drying device includes a movable box with an opening at the top and a drain outlet at the bottom. Several grids are arranged side by side inside the box, with each pair of adjacent grids forming a space for vertically placing hydroponic barley grass. An air inlet is located on the box wall opposite the grids, and a blower is located outside the box. The blower blows air into the box through the air inlet to dry the hydroponic barley grass inside the box.

[0007] Furthermore, a cover is provided on the outside of the housing corresponding to the blower, the space between the cover and the housing wall is the air intake space, the air inlet connects the air intake space and the internal space of the housing, and the blower is installed on the cover.

[0008] Furthermore, the air inlet is a horizontally arranged strip-shaped hole.

[0009] Furthermore, the grilles inside the box are arranged from left to right.

[0010] Furthermore, the box is equipped with partitions at the symmetrical central axis positions of the left and right walls. The partitions divide the interior of the box into two drying spaces, one on the left and one on the right. Each drying space is equipped with a grid, and a distance is left between the partition and the nearest grid.

[0011] The left and right walls of the housing are respectively provided with air inlets, and the blowers are respectively installed accordingly.

[0012] Furthermore, the top opening of the box is provided with two cover plates, which are arranged on the left and right and are each hinged to the top of the side wall of the box by a hinge shaft. When the two cover plates close the box opening, there is a gap between the two cover plates facing each other.

[0013] Furthermore, a filter screen is installed near the bottom of the tank, and a grid is installed on top of the filter screen, forming a water collection space between the filter screen and the bottom of the tank.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the portable barley straw collection and drying device of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0015] (1) This utility model can improve production efficiency: the box integrates barley grass collection and air drying, so that while the box moves inside the container to collect hydroponic barley grass, it can quickly air dry the collected barley grass, reduce the moisture carried by the roots of hydroponic barley grass, and allow the barley grass to be crushed into the crusher after being moved out of the container, without the need to set up an additional air drying conveyor belt for air drying.

[0016] (2) In this utility model, after the cover is closed, there is a distance between it and the partition, and at the same time, there is a distance between the partition and the nearest grille. Structurally, an air outlet is formed, forming an airflow channel: airflow enters from the air inlet - flows into the box to the partition position - and is discharged from the air outlet, improving the drying effect of hydroponic barley grass. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view of a portable barley straw collection and drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of a portable barley straw collection and drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a left view of a portable barley straw collection and drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1-Box body; 101-Air inlet; 2-Cover plate; 3-Grate; 4-Baffle; 5-Air inlet space; 6-Blower; 7-Filter screen; 8-Water collection space; 9-Air outlet space; 10-Electrical control box; 11-Handrail. Detailed Implementation

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, a portable barley grass collection and drying device includes a movable box 1, which is a rectangular box structure with an open top and a drain outlet at the bottom. A handrail 11 and an electrical control box 10 are installed on the rear or front wall of the box. In this embodiment, the drain outlet is located at the bottom of the box wall. A filter screen 7 is installed inside the box 1 at a certain distance from the bottom to drain water from the hydroponic barley grass. The filter screen 7 and the bottom of the box form a water collection space 8, and the drain outlet is positioned corresponding to this water collection space 8. Water collected in the water collection space 8 can be discharged through the drain outlet. Several grids 3 are spaced from left to right inside the box 1. The grids 3 are made of plastic mesh, resin mesh, or metal mesh. A barley grass drying space is formed between each pair of adjacent grids 3. The width of this space, i.e., the distance between two adjacent grids 3, is preferably 15-20 cm, corresponding to the height of the hydroponic barley grass. After the barley grass has grown hydroponically in the trays inside the container, it is placed vertically into this space and then moved out with the box. Air inlets 101 are provided on the left and right walls of the box 1, and blowers 6 are provided on the left and right exterior of the box 1. The electrical control box 10 supplies power to the blowers 6. The blowers 6 blow air into the box 1 through the air inlets 101 to dry the hydroponic barley grass inside the box. Since the barley grass is grown hydroponically, although its roots are intertwined, there are still gaps between the roots, which allow for air permeability. The grid 3 has a mesh structure, which also allows for air permeability. Therefore, the airflow entering the box 1 will blow through the grid onto the barley grass, and then into the next barley grass drying space, blowing air onto the barley grass in the next barley grass drying space. During the airflow process, the barley grass is blown away and the moisture it carries is removed. At the same time, since the barley grass is placed vertically in the barley grass drying space, rather than being stacked horizontally, its drainage effect is faster and better, which can quickly realize the barley grass drying operation.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, covers are respectively provided on the left and right walls of the housing 1. The space between the cover and the housing wall is the air intake space 5. The air inlet 101 connects the air intake space 5 and the internal space of the housing. The air inlet 101 is preferably a horizontally arranged strip-shaped hole. The blower 6 is installed on the cover, and the air outlet of the blower 6 faces the housing wall of the housing 1. This structure allows the blower 6 to first blow air into the air intake space 5. The airflow in the air intake space 5 enters the housing through the air inlet 101, improving the uniformity of air intake in the housing 1.

[0029] In this invention, partitions 4 are symmetrically positioned along the central axis of the left and right walls inside the box 1. These partitions 4 divide the interior of the box into two drying spaces, one on the left and one on the right. Each drying space is equipped with a grid 3, and a distance is maintained between the partition 4 and the nearest grid 3. This structure ensures that the airflow entering from the left and right sides of the box does not interfere with each other, thereby improving the drying effect of the barley straw.

[0030] The top opening of the box 1 is equipped with two covers 2, one on the left and one on the right, each corresponding to a drying space. The two covers are hinged to the top of the side wall of the box via hinge pins. The two covers 2 open and close to seal or open the top opening of the box. The width of the cover 2 is less than half the width of the box (the distance between the left and right walls of the box). When the two covers 2 close the box opening, there is a gap between the edges of the two covers 2, meaning that the two covers 2 cannot completely cover the box opening, leaving a gap between the two covers. There is also a distance between the partition 4 and the two nearest grilles 3 on the left and right sides. Therefore, the cover 2, partition 4 and the grilles 3 closest to the partition 3 form an air outlet space 9. The airflow entering from the left and right sides of the box 1 dries the barley straw in the drying space and is finally discharged from the corresponding air outlet space 9, allowing for rapid airflow and facilitating the introduction of new airflow, thereby improving the drying speed and effect of the barley straw.

[0031] This invention integrates the collection and air drying of hydroponic barley grass, eliminating the need for a conveyor belt natural drying process, saving space, and improving production efficiency.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A portable barley straw collection and drying device, characterized in that: The device includes a movable box (1) with an opening at the top and a drain outlet at the bottom. Several grids (3) are arranged side by side inside the box (1), and each pair of adjacent grids (3) forms a space for vertically placing hydroponic barley grass. An air inlet (101) is provided on the box wall facing the grids (3). A blower (6) is provided outside the box (1), and the blower (6) blows air into the box (1) through the air inlet (101) to dry the hydroponic barley grass inside the box.

2. The portable barley straw collection and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box (1) is provided with a cover corresponding to the blower (6) on the outside. The space between the cover and the box wall is the air inlet space (5). The air inlet (101) connects the air inlet space (5) and the internal space of the box. The blower (6) is provided on the cover.

3. The portable barley straw collection and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet (101) is a horizontally arranged strip-shaped hole.

4. The portable barley straw collection and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grid inside the box (1) is arranged from left to right.

5. A portable barley straw collection and drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The box (1) has a partition (4) set at the symmetrical central axis position of the left and right boxes. The partition (4) divides the inside of the box into two drying spaces, one on the left and one on the right. Each drying space is equipped with a grid (3). There is a distance between the partition (4) and the nearest grid (3). The left and right walls of the housing (1) are respectively provided with air inlets (101), and the blowers are respectively provided accordingly.

6. A portable barley straw collection and drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top opening of the box (1) is provided with two cover plates (2). The two cover plates (2) are arranged on the left and right and are each hinged to the top of the side wall of the box through a hinge shaft. When the two cover plates (2) close the box opening, there is a gap between the two cover plates (2) facing each other.

7. The portable barley straw collection and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen (7) is installed inside the box (1) near the bottom of the box, and a grid (3) is installed on the filter screen (7). A water collection space (8) is formed between the filter screen (7) and the bottom of the box.

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