Hydroponic tube joint and hydroponic tube device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of greenhouse cultivation, more particularly to a kind of water culture pipe joint and water culture pipe device, wherein water culture pipe joint, including joint main body and rotating mechanism, joint main body inside is set with water flow cavity, rotating mechanism includes runner and the blade being set on runner, runner is located in water flow cavity and is rotationally connected with joint main body, blade can be driven runner rotation along the axis of runner under water flow scouring. Water flow can drive runner rotation in water flow cavity by blade, and vortex is formed in water flow cavity, to promote the flow of nutrient solution, improve circulation efficiency, on the one hand, can increase the contact area of liquid and air, improve dissolved oxygen content, on the other hand, make nutrient solution fully mixed, avoid stratification phenomenon, create good growth environment for plant.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of greenhouse cultivation technology, and more specifically, to a hydroponic pipe connector and a hydroponic pipe device. Background Technology

[0002] Greenhouse cultivation is an intensive planting method that uses artificially constructed closed or semi-closed facilities (greenhouses) combined with environmental control technologies to provide suitable light, temperature, water, air, and fertilizer conditions for plant growth. It breaks through the limitations of natural climate, enabling off-season crop production, high-yield and high-quality cultivation, and the breeding of special varieties, and is an important component of modern agriculture.

[0003] Hydroponic tubes are the core equipment in soilless cultivation systems for fixing plants, supporting roots, and delivering nutrient solutions. By creating a controllable hydroponic environment for plant roots, they enable efficient and clean cultivation. However, in actual use, uneven circulation and distribution of the nutrient solution can lead to stratification, and the dissolved oxygen content in the nutrient solution can drop rapidly over time, exacerbating root hypoxia and severely impacting the plant's survival environment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the problem of uneven circulation and distribution of nutrient solution inside hydroponic tubes in existing technologies, and to provide a hydroponic tube connector that can promote the flow of nutrient solution inside the hydroponic tube, improve the circulation efficiency of nutrient solution, and provide a better growth environment for plants.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A hydroponic tube connector is provided, comprising a connector body and a rotating mechanism. The connector body has a water flow chamber inside. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating wheel and blades disposed on the rotating wheel. The rotating wheel is located in the water flow chamber and is rotatably connected to the connector body. The blades can drive the rotating wheel to rotate along the axis of the rotating wheel under the flushing of water.

[0006] This utility model discloses a hydroponic tube connector. When water flows through the connector body, the water flow drives the blades and impeller to rotate, forming a vortex inside the water flow chamber. This promotes the flow of nutrient solution and improves circulation efficiency. On the one hand, it increases the contact area between the liquid and air, thereby increasing the dissolved oxygen content. On the other hand, it ensures that the nutrient solution is fully mixed, avoiding stratification and creating a good growth environment for plants.

[0007] Furthermore, the connector body is provided with several rolling components, which are rotatably connected to the rotating wheel. This rotatable connection between the rotating wheel and the rolling components reduces friction and eliminates the need for a rotating shaft, thus avoiding the occupation of space within the pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, the connector body has several mounting slots evenly distributed circumferentially on both sides along its axial direction. The rolling assembly includes a mounting block installed in the mounting slot and several universal rotating connectors connected to the mounting block. The universal rotating connectors are in rolling connection with the wheel. The rolling assembly can be inserted from the mounting slot, allowing the universal rotating connectors to contact the outer surface of the wheel, thus improving convenience.

[0009] Furthermore, annular grooves are formed on both sides of the axial direction of the wheel, and the universal rotary connector is located within the annular groove and is in rolling connection with the annular groove. The annular grooves provide support for the universal rotary connector, making the rotation of the entire wheel more stable.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a base, which is detachably connected to the connector body. The base has a sludge collection chamber and a connecting port, and the sludge collection chamber is connected to the water flow chamber through the connecting port. A filter baffle is also provided inside the base to prevent impurities from leaving the sludge collection chamber. Since plants produce metabolic waste during growth, some impurities will remain in the water flow. If not cleaned in time, this can easily lead to blockages. In this solution, when the rotating mechanism rotates, it can drive the water flow into the sludge collection chamber. The filtered water returns to the water flow chamber through the sieve holes on the filter baffle. Impurities will remain in the sludge collection chamber due to the obstruction of the filter baffle. When a certain amount of impurities are collected in the sludge collection chamber, the impurities can be discharged by disassembling the base, preventing the large accumulation of impurities from affecting plant growth.

[0011] Furthermore, the filter baffle is fixed to the connecting port and partially covers the connecting port, with the portion of the connecting port not covered by the filter baffle serving as the water inlet. Water flows from the water inlet into the dirt collection chamber under the drive of the rotating mechanism, and is then blocked by the baffle. This design allows for better collection of impurities within the dirt collection chamber.

[0012] Furthermore, the connector body has an insertion port for inserting the rotating wheel, and the base is detachably connected to the connector body, with the base used to cover the insertion port. The insertion port facilitates the installation of the rotating wheel into the water flow chamber, while the base provides support, ensuring the stability of the entire hydroponic piping system.

[0013] Furthermore, the base has protrusions at both ends, and the connector body has snap-fit ​​parts on both sides of the insertion port. The protrusions are snapped together with the snap-fit ​​parts. The inner side of the base has raised ribs that match the shape of the insertion port, and the raised ribs are connected to sealing strips. The raised ribs are inserted into the insertion port. The snap-fit ​​connection between the protrusions and snap-fit ​​parts allows for quick assembly and disassembly. The raised ribs and sealing strips enhance the sealing performance and can distribute the load on the snap-fit ​​parts, reducing the risk of the snap-fit ​​parts falling off.

[0014] Furthermore, the base is made of a transparent material. Because the base is transparent, the degree of impurity buildup within the collection chamber can be observed from the outside, allowing for timely drainage.

[0015] A hydroponic tube device includes a hydroponic tube connector as described above and a plurality of hydroponic tubes. The connector body has a plurality of connecting ports communicating with the water flow chamber, and the hydroponic tubes are inserted into the connecting ports. The hydroponic tubes have openings for placing plants, and the plant roots extend into the pipes of the hydroponic tubes. Nutrient solution flows within the pipes to provide cultivation conditions for the plants. The connector body connects the hydroponic tubes.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. The water flow can drive the impeller to rotate in the water flow chamber through the blades, forming a vortex inside the water flow chamber, thereby promoting the flow of nutrient solution and improving circulation efficiency. On the one hand, it can increase the contact area between the liquid and the air and increase the dissolved oxygen content. On the other hand, it can make the nutrient solution fully mixed and avoid stratification, creating a good growth environment for plants. 2. The rolling assembly reduces friction and eliminates the need for a rotating shaft, thus avoiding the occupation of space inside the tube; 3. Impurities can be collected in the collection chamber and then discharged by disassembling the base, thus preventing impurities from affecting plant growth. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a hydroponic tube device; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the connector; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the scrolling component. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a hydroponic tube device; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of position A; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the connector body and base.

[0018] In the attached diagram: 100, connector body; 110, water flow chamber; 120, assembly groove; 130, inlet; 140, snap-fit ​​part; 200, rotating mechanism; 210, rotating wheel; 211, annular groove; 220, blade; 300, hydroponic pipe; 310, sealing ring; 400, rolling assembly; 410, mounting block; 420, universal rotating connector; 500, base; 510, sludge collection chamber; 520, connecting port; 521, water inlet; 530, filter baffle; 540, protrusion; 550, raised rib. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, representing schematic diagrams rather than actual physical objects, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0020] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they 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. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," and "fitting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "embodiment" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0023] Example 1 This embodiment is a first embodiment of a hydroponic pipe connector, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes a connector body 100 and a rotating mechanism 200, such as Figure 3 As shown, the rotating mechanism 200 includes a rotating wheel 210 and seventeen blades 220. In this embodiment, the rotating wheel 210 includes two annular frames, and the blades 220 are evenly arranged circumferentially between the two annular frames. The rotating wheel 210 is located in the water flow chamber 110 and is in rolling connection with the connector body 100. The blades 220 are used to block the water flow and drive the rotating wheel 210 to rotate along its axis. The rotation axis of the rotating wheel 210 is collinear with the axis of the connector body 100. The blades 220 are arc-shaped blades, which is the prior art. The number, shape and setting angle of the blades 220 can be adaptively adjusted according to the actual needs of those skilled in the art, which need not be mentioned here.

[0024] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: This utility model discloses a self-rotating sewage drainage pipe 300 connector. When water flows through the connector body 100, the blades 220 have a certain deflection angle, so the blades 220 and the water flow will establish a resistance surface, driving the rotor 210 to rotate in the water flow chamber 110. A vortex is formed inside the water flow chamber 110, thereby promoting the flow of nutrient solution, improving circulation efficiency, increasing the contact area between liquid and air, and making the nutrient solution fully mixed.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The water flow can drive the impeller 210 to rotate within the water flow chamber 110 through the blades 220. A vortex is formed inside the water flow chamber 110, which promotes the flow of nutrient solution and improves circulation efficiency. On the one hand, it can increase the contact area between the liquid and the air and increase the dissolved oxygen content. On the other hand, it can make the nutrient solution fully mixed and avoid stratification, creating a good growth environment for plants. The impeller 210 and the rolling assembly 400 are connected by rolling, which reduces friction and eliminates the need for a rotating shaft, thus avoiding the occupation of space inside the pipe. The groove wall of the annular groove 211 provides support for the universal rotating connector 420, making the rotation of the entire impeller 210 more stable.

[0026] Another embodiment of the rotating mechanism 200 is provided herein, in which the rotating wheel 210 is not rolledly connected to the connector body 100, but a rotating shaft collinear with the axis of the connector body 100 is fixed inside the connector body 100, and the rotating wheel 210 and the rotating shaft are rotatably connected through bearings.

[0027] The entire pipeline is laid at an angle of 2°-4° to the horizontal plane, utilizing the gravity of the water itself to assist in the water circulation.

[0028] Example 2 This embodiment is a second embodiment of a hydroponic pipe connector. This embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, except that, as shown in the example... Figure 2 As shown, it also includes ten rolling components 400, and the connector body 100 has five arc-shaped assembly slots 120 evenly distributed circumferentially on each of its two axial sides, as shown. Figure 4 As shown, each rolling assembly 400 includes an arc-shaped mounting block 410 and five universal rotary connectors 420 fixed to the mounting block 410. In this embodiment, the universal rotary connectors 420 are universal ball bearings, which are existing technology. A sealing ring is provided on the outer periphery of the mounting block 410. The mounting block 410 is interference-fitted into the assembly groove 120. The universal rotary connectors 420 are located inside the joint body 100, as shown. Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the rotating wheel 210 has annular grooves 211 on both sides of the axial direction, and the universal rotating connector 420 is located in the annular grooves 211 and is in rolling connection with the annular grooves 211.

[0029] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: The roller 210 and the rolling assembly 400 are connected by a rolling connection, which reduces friction and eliminates the need for a rotating shaft, thus avoiding the occupation of space inside the tube. The rolling assembly 400 can be installed from the mounting slot 120, allowing the universal rotating connector 420 to contact the outer surface of the roller 210, which is more convenient. The annular groove 211 provides support for the universal rotating connector 420, making the rotation of the entire roller 210 more stable.

[0030] The remaining working principles of this embodiment are the same as those of Embodiment 1.

[0031] Example 3 This embodiment is a third embodiment of a hydroponic pipe connector. This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 2, except that, as... Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, it also includes a base 500. The cylindrical surface of the connector body 100 has an insertion port 130 for the rotating wheel 210 to be inserted. The base 500 is used to cover the insertion port 130. Both ends of the outer side of the base 500 are provided with protrusions 540. The connector body 100 is provided with snap-fit ​​parts 140 on both sides of the insertion port 130. The snap-fit ​​parts 140 are square grooves. The protrusions 540 are snap-fitted to the snap-fit ​​parts 140. The inner side of the base 500 is provided with protruding ribs 550 that match the shape of the insertion port 130. A sealing ring is fixed to the outer edge of the base 500. The protruding rib 550 is inserted into the inlet 130 and is press-fitted with the inlet 130. The base 500 has a dirt collection chamber 510 and a connecting port 520. The dirt collection chamber 510 is connected to the water flow chamber 110 through the connecting port 520. An arc-shaped filter baffle 530 is also provided inside the base 500. The filter baffle 530 is fixed at the connecting port 520 and covers part of the connecting port 520. The part of the connecting port 520 that is not covered by the filter baffle 530 is the water inlet 521. The base 500 is made of transparent material.

[0032] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: like Figure 8 As shown, Figure 8 The arrows indicate the direction of water flow. When the rotating mechanism 200 rotates, the water flows from the inlet 521 into the collection chamber 510 under the drive of the rotating mechanism 200. Since there will be some impurities in the water flow, the filtered water returns to the flow chamber 110 through the sieve holes on the filter baffle 530. The impurities will remain in the collection chamber 510 under the obstruction of the filter baffle 530. When a certain amount of impurities are collected in the collection chamber 510, the impurities can be discharged by removing the base 500 to avoid the large accumulation of impurities affecting the growth of plants.

[0033] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The inlet 130 facilitates the installation of the rotating wheel 210 into the water flow chamber 110. The base 500 provides support, ensuring the stability of the entire hydroponic tube 300 system. The buckle connection between the protrusion 540 and the snap-fit ​​part 140 enables quick assembly and disassembly. The protruding rib 550 and the sealing strip enhance the sealing performance and can share the load of the snap-fit, reducing the risk of the snap-fit ​​falling off. The base 500 is made of transparent material, so the degree of impurity accumulation in the dirt collection chamber 510 can be observed from the outside, allowing for timely drainage.

[0034] The remaining working principles of this embodiment are the same as those of Embodiment 2.

[0035] Example 4 This embodiment is a first embodiment of a hydroponic tube device, such as... Figure 1As shown, the system includes a hydroponic tube connector and two hydroponic tubes 300 as described in any of Embodiments 1, 2, or 3. In this embodiment, one hydroponic tube 300 is a round tube and the other is a square tube. Alternatively, the hydroponic tube 300 can also be a bent tube, etc. The number of hydroponic tubes 300 can be set according to actual needs. Each hydroponic tube 300 has a planting opening for planting plants, which is not shown in the figure. Figure 2 As shown, the connector body 100 has a water flow chamber 110 inside, and the connector body 100 has pipe openings on both sides in the axial direction that communicate with the water flow chamber 110, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, sealing rings 310 are provided at the ends of both hydroponic tubes 300, and the ends of the hydroponic tubes 300 are inserted into the connecting pipe.

[0036] The hydroponic tube 300 has openings for placing plants. The roots of the plants extend into the pipes of the hydroponic tube 300, and nutrient solution flows in the pipes to provide cultivation conditions for the plants. A connector body 100 connects the two hydroponic tubes 300.

[0037] The remaining working principles of this embodiment are the same as those of Embodiment 3.

[0038] In the specific implementation of the above embodiments, the technical features can be combined in any non-contradictory way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the above technical features are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features is not contradictory, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0039] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hydroponic pipe connector, characterized in that, The device includes a connector body (100) and a rotating mechanism (200). The connector body (100) has a water flow chamber (110) inside. The rotating mechanism (200) includes a rotating wheel (210) and blades (220) disposed on the rotating wheel (210). The rotating wheel (210) is located in the water flow chamber (110) and is rotatably connected to the connector body (100). The blades (220) can drive the rotating wheel (210) to rotate along the axis of the rotating wheel (210) under the flushing of water flow.

2. The hydroponic pipe connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector body (100) is provided with a plurality of rolling components (400), and the rolling components (400) are tumblingly connected to the wheel (210).

3. A hydroponic pipe connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector body (100) has several assembly slots (120) evenly distributed circumferentially on both sides of the axial direction. The rolling assembly (400) includes an mounting block (410) installed in the assembly slot (120) and several universal rotating connectors (420) connected to the mounting block (410). The universal rotating connectors (420) are rolledly connected to the wheel (210).

4. A hydroponic pipe connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating wheel (210) has annular grooves (211) on both sides along the axial direction. The universal rotating connector (420) is located in the annular groove (211) and is in rolling connection with the annular groove (211).

5. A hydroponic pipe connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a base (500), which is detachably connected to the connector body (100). The base (500) has a dirt collection chamber (510) and a connecting port (520). The dirt collection chamber (510) is connected to the water flow chamber (110) through the connecting port (520). A filter baffle (530) is also provided in the base (500). The filter baffle (530) is used to block impurities from leaving the dirt collection chamber (510).

6. A hydroponic pipe connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The filter baffle (530) is fixed at the connection port (520) and covers part of the connection port (520). The part of the connection port (520) not covered by the filter baffle (530) is the water inlet (521).

7. A hydroponic pipe connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connector body (100) has an inlet (130) for inserting the rotating wheel (210), and the base (500) is used to cover the inlet (130).

8. A hydroponic pipe connector according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base (500) has protrusions (540) at both ends. The connector body (100) has snap-fit ​​parts (140) on both sides of the insertion port (130). The protrusions (540) are snap-fitted to the snap-fit ​​parts (140). The inner side of the base (500) is provided with a protruding rib (550) that matches the shape of the insertion port (130). The protruding rib (550) is inserted into the insertion port (130).

9. A hydroponic pipe connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base (500) is made of transparent material.

10. A hydroponic tube device, comprising a hydroponic tube connector as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It also includes several hydroponic tubes (300), and the connector body (100) has several connecting ports that communicate with the water flow chamber (110), and the hydroponic tubes (300) are inserted into the connecting ports.

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