A miniature bonsai root lifting device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a root lifting device for miniature bonsai, relating to the field of miniature bonsai production. It includes a lifting pot and a lifting mechanism. The lifting pot comprises a pot wall and a pot bottom, with the pot bottom positioned at the bottom of the pot wall and its edge contacting the inner surface of the pot wall. The pot wall moves along its axial direction. The lifting mechanism includes a liftable lifting plate, a driver for the lifting plate, and a controller for controlling the lifting height. In operation, the top surface of the lifting plate contacts the bottom surface of the pot bottom. The size of the lifting plate is no larger than the size of the pot bottom. The moving end of the driver is connected to the bottom surface of the lifting plate. The lifting mechanism also includes a base plate, which is positioned opposite to the lifting plate. The driver and controller are located on the top surface of the base plate. This utility model's root lifting device for miniature bonsai achieves the root lifting effect by pushing the plant and soil outwards, allowing some roots to extend out of the lifting pot without pulling the plant, thus protecting the roots from damage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of miniature bonsai making, and in particular to a root lifting device for miniature bonsai. Background Technology

[0002] "Root lifting" refers to the process of gradually exposing the plant's roots, originally buried in the soil, to the surface of the pot or ground through artificial or semi-artificial means, creating a gnarled, ancient, and rustic aesthetic effect. Currently available root lifting devices mostly use clips, sleeves, or pads. The soil at the top of the plant's roots is first removed before the plant is directly pulled. However, controlling the force and height is difficult, often resulting in plant damage, affecting growth, and even causing death, leading to significant economic losses. For miniature bonsai, due to their small size, excessively high root lifting can increase transpiration, causing dehydration and death. Furthermore, because the root systems of miniature plants are relatively fragile, existing root lifting methods can cause some roots to detach, resulting in a sparse remaining root system, affecting the shape and aesthetic value.

[0003] Black Bone Tea, also known as Black Bone Fragrance, is a typical miniature plant that has emerged as a prized bonsai variety in the last decade or so. Its unique ornamental value and easy care have made it popular. Black Bone Tea bonsai seedlings belong to the miniature bonsai category, characterized by their small size and slow growth rate, making them one of the slowest-growing tree species in Lingnan bonsai. With the increasing number of bonsai, root-lifting cultivation is often used to design better shapes and enhance the ornamental value of Black Bone Tea bonsai in order to expand the bonsai market. However, the limitations of current technology result in a low success rate for creating Black Bone Tea bonsai.

[0004] In conclusion, there is an urgent need for a root lifting device that can achieve a suitable height and shape for the root lifting without affecting the growth of miniature bonsai, in order to solve the problems in the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a root lifting device for miniature bonsai to solve the problems existing in the prior art. It achieves the root lifting effect by pushing the plant and soil outward, allowing some roots to extend out of the pot without pulling the plant, thus protecting the roots from damage.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution:

[0007] This utility model provides a root lifting device for miniature bonsai, including a lifting pot for temporarily holding the plant and a lifting device for pushing the plant out of the lifting pot. In operation, the lifting pot is positioned above the lifting device. The lifting pot includes a pot wall and a pot bottom. The pot wall has a cylindrical structure, with its top and bottom facing each other along its axial direction. The top and bottom of the pot wall are open, and their shapes and dimensions are identical. The pot bottom is located at the bottom of the pot wall. The edge contacts the inner surface of the basin wall, and the basin wall moves along the axial direction of the basin wall; the lifting device includes a liftable lifting plate, a driver for the lifting plate, and a controller for controlling the lifting height. In the working state, the top surface of the lifting plate contacts the bottom surface of the basin bottom, and the size of the lifting plate is not greater than the size of the basin bottom. The moving end of the driver is connected to the bottom surface of the lifting plate; the lifting device also includes a base plate, which is arranged opposite to the lifting plate, and the driver and controller are arranged on the top surface of the base plate.

[0008] In one embodiment, the actuator includes a push rod and a power assembly, the upper end of the push rod being connected to the bottom surface of the push plate, and the lower end of the push rod being connected to the moving end of the power assembly.

[0009] In one embodiment, the two push rods are combined into a push rod assembly, and the two push rods are hinged together at the center of the push rods. The first lower end of the push rod assembly is hinged to the top surface of the base plate, the second lower end of the push rod assembly is slidably disposed in the lower guide groove of the top surface of the base plate, the first upper end of the push rod assembly is hinged to the bottom surface of the lifting plate, the second upper end of the push rod assembly is slidably disposed in the upper guide groove of the bottom surface of the lifting plate, and the second lower end of the push rod assembly is connected to the moving end of the power component. The first lower end and the first upper end of the push rod assembly are aligned in the vertical direction, the second lower end and the second upper end of the push rod assembly are aligned in the vertical direction, and the lower guide groove and the upper guide groove are aligned in the vertical direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, a groove is formed at the middle position of one side of the push rod, the grooves of the two push rods of the push rod assembly are arranged opposite each other, and the hinge position is located at the center of the groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, the system includes two push rod assemblies arranged opposite to each other, with the driver and controller disposed between the two push rod assemblies.

[0012] In one embodiment, the power assembly includes a transmission section and a power device, wherein the second lower end of the push rod assembly is connected to the first end of the transmission section, and the second end of the transmission section is connected to the output end of the power device.

[0013] In one embodiment, the transmission unit is a rack, the first end of the rack and the second lower end of the push rod assembly are connected by a connecting rod, and the moving direction of the rack is consistent with the moving direction of the second lower end of the push rod assembly; the power device is an electric motor, and the output end of the electric motor is provided with a gear, which meshes with the rack.

[0014] In one embodiment, a battery is disposed on the base plate.

[0015] In one embodiment, a height sensor for measuring the rising height of the lifting plate is provided on the base plate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the base plate is provided with control buttons and a display screen.

[0017] The present invention achieves the following technical advantages over the prior art:

[0018] This invention provides a miniature bonsai root-lifting device that uses an outward pushing motion to lift the plant and soil, allowing some roots to extend beyond the pot without pulling the plant, thus protecting the roots from damage. During root lifting, the bottom of the pot is pushed upwards by a lifting plate, moving along the pot wall and pushing the plant upwards. The top of the roots gradually leaves the pot and is exposed. The lifting stops when a designated exposure height is reached. The root lifting operation can be completed without pulling the plant, especially the roots. Soil on the top of the roots does not need to be removed before lifting; it is removed afterward. The roots at the removal site are visible, reducing the difficulty of the operation and avoiding root damage. Some soil at the exposed area can naturally fall off, reducing the amount of soil to remove. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of a lifting device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a rear view schematic diagram of a lifting device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a push-up flowerpot according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the combined structure of a push-up flowerpot and a push-up plate in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] The components are as follows: 1. Basin wall; 2. Basin bottom; 3. Push plate; 4. Push rod; 5. Base plate; 6. Lower guide groove; 7. Upper guide groove; 8. Transmission unit; 9. Power unit; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Height sensor; 12. Control button; 13. Display screen; 14. Groove; 15. Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and to facilitate understanding. They are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of this utility model, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed herein. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Therefore, features specified with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of those features. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0027] It should also be noted that in the embodiments of this application, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same component or the same part.

[0028] The purpose of this invention is to provide a root lifting device for miniature bonsai to solve the problems existing in the prior art. It achieves the root lifting effect by pushing the plant and soil outward, allowing some roots to extend out of the pot without pulling the plant, thus protecting the roots from damage.

[0029] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a root lifting device for miniature bonsai, including a lifting pot for temporarily holding the plant and a lifting device for pushing the plant out of the lifting pot. In the working state, the lifting pot is positioned above the lifting device. The lifting pot includes a pot wall 1 and a pot bottom 2. The pot wall 1 has a cylindrical structure, with its top and bottom facing each other along the axial direction of the pot wall 1. The top and bottom of the pot wall 1 are open, and their shapes and dimensions are identical. The pot bottom 2 is located at the bottom of the pot wall 1, and its edge contacts the inner surface of the pot wall 1. The pot wall 1 moves along its axial direction. The lifting device includes a liftable lifting plate 3, a driver for the lifting plate 3, and a controller for controlling the lifting height. In the working state, the top surface of the lifting plate 3 contacts the bottom surface of the pot bottom 2. The size of the lifting plate 3 is not larger than the size of the pot bottom 2. The moving end of the driver is connected to the bottom surface of the lifting plate 3. The lifting device also includes a base plate 5, which is arranged opposite to the lifting plate 3, and the driver and controller are located on the top surface of the base plate 5.

[0031] Work process:

[0032] Before root lifting, plant or transplant miniature plants into the lifting pot as needed, and cultivate them to the condition suitable for root lifting. Root lifting consists of two stages: lifting and cleaning. In the lifting stage, the lifting pot is first placed on the lifting device, so that the bottom surface of the pot bottom 2 contacts the top surface of the lifting plate 3. The lifting height is set in the controller according to the height that the top of the plant's root system should exceed the upper edge of the lifting pot. The controller determines the working time of the driver and the movement speed of the drive end based on the lifting height. After the controller starts, it sends a working command to the driver, which drives the lifting plate 3 to rise vertically and push the pot bottom 2 to lift the soil and plant upward. After the working time is reached, the controller sends a stop command to stop the driver, completing the plant lifting. In the cleaning stage, the soil on the plant roots extending out of the lifting pot is swept and peeled off, exposing the plant roots. Because the plant is lifted upward and the roots are exposed, the soil detached from the lifting pot will naturally fall off, which not only reduces the amount of cleaning but also makes the exposed roots clearer and reduces accidental damage during the cleaning stage.

[0033] During the lifting process, the pot wall 1 is fixed by external force, which can be achieved by hand or other available fixing devices. The pot bottom 2 is fixed to the pot wall 1 by friction. In a static state, the pot bottom 2 can support the weight of the plant's soil. After the plant is lifted and removed from the lifting device, the pot bottom 2 can still maintain support and will not slide down.

[0034] The method for determining the lifting height varies depending on the situation. When part of the plant's roots are already exposed outside the soil and the exposed length is less than the target exposed length, the lifting height should be the distance from the top of the soil in the pot to the top of the pot, plus the difference between the target exposed length and the already exposed length. When all the roots of the plant are buried in the soil, the distance from the top of the root system to the top of the soil in the pot should be determined first, and the lifting height should be the distance from the top of the root system to the top of the soil in the pot plus the target exposed length.

[0035] In one embodiment, the bottom and top surfaces of the basin wall 1 can be circular, polygonal, or other shapes that ensure normal lifting.

[0036] In one embodiment, the actuator includes a push rod 4 and a power assembly. The upper end of the push rod 4 is connected to the bottom surface of the push plate 3, and the lower end of the push rod 4 is connected to the moving end of the power assembly.

[0037] In one embodiment, two push rods 4 are combined into a push rod assembly, with the two push rods 4 hinged together at the center. The first lower end of the push rod assembly is hinged to the top surface of the base plate 5, and the second lower end of the push rod assembly is slidably disposed in the lower guide groove 6 on the top surface of the base plate 5. The first upper end of the push rod assembly is hinged to the bottom surface of the lifting plate 3, and the second upper end of the push rod assembly is slidably disposed in the upper guide groove 7 on the bottom surface of the lifting plate 3. The second lower end of the push rod assembly is connected to the moving end of the power component. The first lower end and the first upper end of the push rod assembly are aligned vertically, as are the second lower end and the second upper end of the push rod assembly. The lower guide groove 6 and the upper guide groove 7 are also aligned vertically. The push rod assembly forms a double-point support effect. As the second lower end of the push rod assembly continuously approaches the first lower end, the first and second upper ends of the push rod assembly continuously rise, pushing the lifting plate 3. Both the lower guide groove 6 and the upper guide groove 7 are limiting structures. The maximum stroke of the lower guide groove 6 and the upper guide groove 7 is the same. When the movement distance of the push rod assembly reaches the maximum stroke, the push plate 3 will no longer rise, thus avoiding excessive pushing.

[0038] In one embodiment, a groove 14 is formed in the middle of one side of the push rod 4. The grooves 14 of the two push rods 4 in the push rod assembly are arranged opposite each other, and the hinge position is located in the center of the groove 14. The groove 14 also serves as a limiting structure. When the edges of the groove 14 come into contact, they will form a mutual limiting effect, preventing the push rod assembly from closing further and avoiding excessive pushing.

[0039] In one implementation, two actuator groups are included, arranged opposite each other, with a driver and controller positioned between the two actuator groups. The dual actuator groups improve actuation stability. It is understood that the number of actuator groups can be determined according to actual needs and is not limited to one or two.

[0040] In one embodiment, the power assembly includes a transmission section 8 and a power unit 9. The second lower end of the push rod assembly is connected to the first end of the transmission section 8, and the second end of the transmission section 8 is connected to the output end of the power unit 9. The transmission section 8, acting as a relay structure, allows for more flexible arrangement of the push rod 4 and the power unit 9.

[0041] In one embodiment, the transmission unit 8 is a rack, with the first end of the rack and the second lower end of the push rod assembly connected by a connecting rod 10. The direction of movement of the rack is the same as the direction of movement of the second lower end of the push rod assembly. The power unit 9 is an electric motor, with a gear at the output end of the motor that meshes with the rack. During operation, the rack moves under the drive of the gear, thereby driving the push rod assembly to move.

[0042] In one embodiment, a battery 15 is disposed on the base plate 5. The battery 15 is integrated on the base plate 5 and does not require an external power source.

[0043] In one embodiment, a height sensor 11 for measuring the rising height of the lifting plate 3 is provided on the base plate 5. The height sensor 11 can acquire the rising height of the lifting plate 3 in real time and send the data to the controller. When the lifting plate 3 rises to a specified height, the controller will issue a stop command based on the data from the height sensor 11 to terminate the lifting. If the lifting plate 3 exceeds the specified position without stopping, the controller will issue a forced stop command based on the data from the height sensor 11, disconnect the drive from the power source (power supply), and issue an alarm. Since the overall height of miniature bonsai plants is generally small, some only a few centimeters, the lifting height should be calculated in millimeters to ensure the reliability and safety of the lifting. In this invention, the detection accuracy of the height sensor 11 is not less than 0.1 millimeters. The height sensor 11 is preferably an infrared height sensor, but it is understood that other similar devices that meet the requirements can also be used.

[0044] In one embodiment, the base plate 5 is provided with control buttons 12 and a display screen 13. The control buttons 12 are used to conveniently set the lifting height of the push plate 3, and the display screen 13 can display the input results.

[0045] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] If this utility model discloses or relates to mutually fixedly connected parts or structural components, then, unless otherwise stated, a fixed connection can be understood as: a detachable fixed connection (e.g., using bolts or screws), or a non-detachable fixed connection (e.g., riveting, welding). Of course, mutually fixed connections can also be replaced by an integral structure (e.g., manufactured using a casting process) (except where it is obviously impossible to use an integral forming process).

[0047] In addition, unless otherwise stated, the terms used in any of the technical solutions disclosed in this utility model to indicate positional relationships or shapes include states or shapes that are similar to, close to, or approximate with those states or shapes.

[0048] Any component provided by this utility model can be assembled from multiple individual components, or it can be a single component manufactured by a one-piece molding process.

[0049] Any adaptive changes made according to actual needs are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0050] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, it is obvious that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0051] This utility model uses specific examples to illustrate its principles and implementation methods. The above description of the embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for root training of a miniature bonsai, characterized by: It includes a push-up flowerpot for temporarily placing the plant and a push-up device for pushing the plant out of the push-up flowerpot. In the working state, the push-up flowerpot is positioned above the push-up device. The push-up flowerpot includes a pot wall (1) and a pot bottom (2). The pot wall (1) is a cylindrical structure. The top and bottom of the pot wall (1) are arranged opposite each other along the axial direction of the pot wall (1). The top and bottom of the pot wall (1) are open, and the top and bottom of the pot wall (1) have the same shape and size. The pot bottom (2) is located at the bottom of the pot wall (1), and the edge of the pot bottom (2) contacts the inner surface of the pot wall (1). The pot wall (1) moves along the axial direction of the pot wall (1). The lifting device includes a lifting plate (3) that can be raised and lowered, a driver for the lifting plate (3), and a controller for controlling the lifting height. In the working state, the top surface of the lifting plate (3) contacts the bottom surface of the basin bottom (2). The size of the lifting plate (3) is not greater than the size of the basin bottom (2). The moving end of the driver is connected to the bottom surface of the lifting plate (3). The lifting device also includes a base plate (5), which is arranged opposite to the lifting plate (3), and the driver and controller are arranged on the top surface of the base plate (5).

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The driver includes a push rod (4) and a power assembly. The upper end of the push rod (4) is connected to the bottom surface of the push plate (3), and the lower end of the push rod (4) is connected to the moving end of the power assembly.

3. The micro bonsai device of claim 2, wherein: The two push rods (4) are combined to form a push rod group, and the two push rods (4) are hinged together, with the hinge position located at the center of the push rods (4); The first lower end of the push rod assembly is hinged to the top surface of the base plate (5), the second lower end of the push rod assembly is slidably disposed in the lower guide groove (6) on the top surface of the base plate (5), the first upper end of the push rod assembly is hinged to the bottom surface of the lifting plate (3), the second upper end of the push rod assembly is slidably disposed in the upper guide groove (7) on the bottom surface of the lifting plate (3), and the second lower end of the push rod assembly is connected to the moving end of the power component; The first lower end and the first upper end of the push rod assembly are aligned in the vertical direction, the second lower end and the second upper end of the push rod assembly are aligned in the vertical direction, and the lower guide groove (6) and the upper guide groove (7) are aligned in the vertical direction.

4. The micro bonsai device of claim 3, wherein: A groove (14) is provided in the middle of one side of the push rod (4), and the grooves (14) of the two push rods (4) of the push rod group are arranged opposite to each other, and the hinge position is located in the center of the groove (14).

5. The micro bonsai device of claim 3, wherein: It includes two push rod groups, which are arranged opposite to each other, and the driver and controller are disposed between the two push rod groups.

6. The miniature bonsai device according to claim 3, wherein: The power assembly includes a transmission part (8) and a power device (9). The second lower end of the push rod assembly is connected to the first end of the transmission part (8), and the second end of the transmission part (8) is connected to the output end of the power device (9).

7. The miniature bonsai device according to claim 6, wherein: The transmission part (8) is a rack, the first end of the rack and the second lower end of the push rod assembly are connected by a connecting rod (10), and the moving direction of the rack is consistent with the moving direction of the second lower end of the push rod assembly; The power device (9) is an electric motor, and a gear is provided at the output end of the electric motor, which meshes with the rack.

8. The miniature bonsai device according to claim 7, wherein: A battery (15) is provided on the base plate (5).

9. The miniature bonsai device according to claim 1, wherein: A height sensor (11) for measuring the rising height of the push plate (3) is provided on the base plate (5).

10. The miniature bonsai device according to claim 1, wherein: The base plate (5) is equipped with control buttons (12) and a display screen (13).

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