A seed soaking device for planting cherry tomatoes

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of seed soakers for small tomato planting, it includes cup body, the top of cup body is threadedly connected with stirring mechanism, auxiliary mechanism is slidably connected in cup body;The auxiliary mechanism is composed of top frame, first mounting frame, second mounting frame, support rod, first screen and second screen, the support rod is equipped with two and is fixedly connected to top frame lower end symmetrically, the second mounting frame is located directly below top frame, the first screen is installed in second mounting frame, the surface of support rod is provided with sliding slot, the first mounting frame is located between top frame and second mounting frame, the second screen is installed in first mounting frame, the outside end of top frame, first mounting frame and second mounting frame is slidably connected with cup body inner wall. Small tomato seed is fully soaked in warm water by auxiliary mechanism and seed soaked is quickly fished out, and stirring mechanism makes water temperature same in each place of seed soaker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seed soaking technology, and in particular to a seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation. Background Technology

[0002] Cherry tomatoes, also known as small tomatoes, are a type of tomato with small, round fruits in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, and green. They are an early tomato variety, with thin skin for easy transport, high yield, and are suitable for eating raw or in salads. Before sowing, select plump, disease-free seeds, soak them in 55℃ warm water for 10-12 hours, then remove and dry them before sowing.

[0003] Currently, the soaking treatment of cherry tomato seeds mainly relies on traditional manual methods, with growers typically using non-specialized containers such as bowls, basins, and cups for soaking. After being added, the seeds, due to their small size and light weight, easily float on the surface, resulting in some seeds not fully contacting the water, uneven water absorption, and consequently affecting the uniformity of germination. Furthermore, because of the small size of cherry tomato seeds, growers need to use a small net to repeatedly scoop out the soaked seeds. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, which can completely soak the seeds in water and quickly remove the seeds after soaking.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation is provided, comprising a cup body. A stirring mechanism is threadedly connected to the top of the cup body and extends downwards into the cup body. An auxiliary mechanism is slidably connected within the cup body, with the stirring mechanism penetrating the middle of the auxiliary mechanism. The auxiliary mechanism consists of a top frame, a first mounting frame, a second mounting frame, support rods, a first screen, and a second screen. Two support rods are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the lower end of the top frame. The second mounting frame is located directly below the top frame and fixedly connected to the lower end of the support rods. The first screen is installed in the second mounting frame. A groove with a T-shaped cross-section is formed on the surface of the support rod. The first mounting frame is located between the top frame and the second mounting frame, with its outer end slidably connected to the support rod. The second screen is installed in the first mounting frame. The stirring mechanism passes downwards through the top frame and through the middle of the second screen. The outer ends of the top frame, the first mounting frame, and the second mounting frame are all slidably connected to the inner wall of the cup body. This device can completely soak seeds in water and allow for quick removal of the seeds after soaking.

[0006] According to the aforementioned seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, the stirring mechanism comprises a sealing cover, a drive shaft, a stirring paddle, and a motor. The sealing cover is located at the top of the cup body and is threadedly connected to the cup body. The motor is fixedly connected to the upper middle part of the sealing cover, and the motor's rotating shaft passes downward through the sealing cover. The drive shaft is located at the lower end of the sealing cover, and the motor's rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the drive shaft via a coupling. The drive shaft is located in the middle of the cup body, and the drive shaft passes through the middle of the second screen and is movably connected to the middle of the second screen. The stirring paddle is installed at the bottom of the drive shaft, and the drive shaft passes downward through the middle of the stirring paddle. The motor drives the stirring paddle to rotate via the drive shaft, ensuring that the water temperature is uniform throughout the cup body, thus guaranteeing the effective soaking of the seeds.

[0007] According to the aforementioned seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, a rubber sealing ring is installed inside the sealing cap, and the bottom of the sealing ring contacts the cup body. The sealing ring improves the sealing performance of the sealing cap to the cup body.

[0008] According to the seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, a guide rail is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cup. Guide grooves are formed on the outer sides of the top frame, the first mounting frame, and the second mounting frame, and the guide rail cooperates with the guide grooves. The guide rail limits the movement of auxiliary mechanisms within the cup.

[0009] According to the aforementioned seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, the surface of the cup is provided with a transparent observation window, and the surface of the observation window is provided with liquid level markings. This allows the grower to observe the warm water level in the cup, facilitating the addition of appropriate amounts of warm water according to the required amount of seeds to be soaked.

[0010] According to the seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, a locking bolt is provided in the chute, and the locking bolt extends into the first mounting frame and is threadedly connected to the first mounting frame. The locking bolt uses friction with the support rod to fix the first mounting frame, so that the first mounting frame stays at a set height, completely immersing the seeds in warm water.

[0011] According to the seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, a bushing is provided in the middle of the second screen, and the drive shaft passes through the middle of the bushing. The bushing prevents the drive shaft from contacting the second screen and causing wear.

[0012] According to the aforementioned seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, the cup body adopts a double-layered, sealed insulated cup structure. This improves the heat preservation effect of the cup body and reduces the rate at which the water temperature in the cup body decreases.

[0013] The above-mentioned solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] An auxiliary mechanism ensures that the cherry tomato seeds are fully soaked in warm water and that the soaked seeds are quickly removed. A stirring mechanism ensures that the water temperature is uniform throughout the soaking container.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the stirring mechanism of a seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the auxiliary mechanism of a seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the cup body of a seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0023] Legend:

[0024] 1. Stirring mechanism; 2. Cup body; 3. Observation window; 4. Auxiliary mechanism; 5. Sealing cover; 6. Drive shaft; 7. Stirring paddle; 8. Sealing ring; 9. Motor; 10. Top frame; 11. First mounting frame; 12. Second mounting frame; 13. Support rod; 14. First screen; 15. Second screen; 16. Guide groove; 17. Guide rail; 18. Slide groove; 19. Locking bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0025] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-6This utility model discloses a seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, comprising a cup body 2. A stirring mechanism 1 is threadedly connected to the top of the cup body 2, and the stirring mechanism 1 extends downward into the cup body 2. An auxiliary mechanism 4 is slidably connected within the cup body 2, and the stirring mechanism 1 passes through the middle of the auxiliary mechanism 4. The auxiliary mechanism 4 consists of a top frame 10, a first mounting frame 11, a second mounting frame 12, support rods 13, a first screen 14, and a second screen 15. Two support rods 13 are symmetrically fixed to the lower end of the top frame 10. The second mounting frame 12 is located directly below the top frame 10. The frame 12 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support rod 13. The first screen 14 is installed in the second mounting frame 12. The surface of the support rod 13 is provided with a sliding groove 18, and the cross-section of the sliding groove 18 is T-shaped. The first mounting frame 11 is located between the top frame 10 and the second mounting frame 12, and the outer end of the first mounting frame 11 is slidably connected to the support rod 13. The second screen 15 is installed in the first mounting frame 11. The stirring mechanism 1 passes downward through the top frame 10 and through the middle of the second screen 15. The outer ends of the top frame 10, the first mounting frame 11 and the second mounting frame 12 are all slidably connected to the inner wall of the cup body 2.

[0027] The stirring mechanism 1 consists of a sealing cover 5, a drive shaft 6, a stirring paddle 7, and a motor 9. The sealing cover 5 is located at the top of the cup body 2 and is threadedly connected to the cup body 2. The motor 9 is fixedly connected to the upper middle part of the sealing cover 5, and the rotating shaft of the motor 9 passes downward through the sealing cover 5. The drive shaft 6 is located at the lower end of the sealing cover 5, and the rotating shaft of the motor 9 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 6 via a coupling. The drive shaft 6 is located in the middle of the cup body 2, and the drive shaft 6 passes through the middle of the second screen 15 and is movably connected to the middle of the second screen 15. The stirring paddle 7 is installed at the bottom of the drive shaft 6, and the drive shaft 6 passes downward through the middle of the stirring paddle 7. The motor 9 drives the stirring paddle 7 to rotate through the drive shaft 6, so that the water temperature is the same throughout the cup body 2, ensuring the soaking effect of the seeds.

[0028] A rubber sealing ring 8 is installed inside the sealing cap 5, and the bottom of the sealing ring 8 contacts the cup body 2. The sealing ring 8 improves the sealing performance of the sealing cap 5 to the cup body 2.

[0029] A guide rail 17 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cup body 2. Guide grooves 16 are provided on the outer sides of the top frame 10, the first mounting frame 11, and the second mounting frame 12, and the guide rail 17 cooperates with the guide grooves 16. The guide rail 17 limits the movement of the auxiliary mechanism 4 in the cup body 2.

[0030] The surface of the cup body 2 is equipped with a transparent observation window 3, and the surface of the observation window 3 is marked with liquid level. This allows growers to observe the warm water level in the cup body 2, making it easy to add the appropriate amount of warm water according to the required amount of seeds to be soaked.

[0031] A locking bolt 19 is provided in the chute 18, and the locking bolt 19 extends into the first mounting frame 11 and is threadedly connected to the first mounting frame 11. The locking bolt 19 uses the friction with the support rod 13 to fix the first mounting frame 11, so that the first mounting frame 11 stays at a set height, and the seeds are completely immersed in warm water.

[0032] A bushing is provided in the middle of the second screen 15, and the drive shaft 6 passes through the middle of the bushing. The bushing prevents the drive shaft 6 from contacting the second screen 15 and causing wear.

[0033] Cup body 2 adopts a double-walled, airtight thermos structure. This improves the heat retention effect of cup body 2 and reduces the rate at which the water temperature inside cup body 2 drops.

[0034] Those skilled in the art should connect all electrical components and their compatible power supplies in this case via wires, and should select appropriate controllers according to actual conditions to meet control requirements. The specific connection and control sequence should refer to the working principle described below, where the electrical connections between the various electrical components are completed in sequence. The detailed connection methods are well-known technologies in the field. The following mainly introduces the working principle and process, and will not describe the electrical control further.

[0035] Working principle: When soaking seeds, first add warm water to the cup body 2, then adjust the first mounting frame 11 to change the distance between the first mounting frame 11 and the second mounting frame 12, and use locking bolts 19 to fix the first mounting frame 11. Then place the seeds on the first screen 14, hold the sealing cover 5 and lift the stirring mechanism 1 and auxiliary mechanism 4 and put them into the cup body 2. The seeds are submerged in warm water, and the second screen 15 prevents the seeds from floating to the water surface. Rotate the sealing cover 5 to seal the cup body 2, and then start the motor 9. The motor 9 drives the stirring paddle 7 to rotate through the transmission shaft 6. When taking out the seeds, first turn off the motor 9, then rotate the sealing cover 5 to separate it from the cup body 2, and then pick up the sealing cover 5. During the process, the transmission shaft 6 slides upward from the auxiliary mechanism 4 until it is blocked by the stirring paddle 7, causing the stirring paddle 7 to pull the auxiliary mechanism 4 upward. The warm water returns to the cup body 2 through the first screen 14 and the second screen 15, and the seeds are left on the surface of the first screen 14.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial," "bottom," "one end," "top," "middle," "other end," "upper," "side," "top," "inner," "front," "center," and "both ends," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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. At the same time, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "fixed installation," etc., 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 elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. 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.

[0037] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation, comprising: The cup body (2) is characterized in that a stirring mechanism (1) is threadedly connected to the top of the cup body (2), and the stirring mechanism (1) extends downward into the cup body (2), and an auxiliary mechanism (4) is slidably connected in the cup body (2), and the stirring mechanism (1) passes through the middle of the auxiliary mechanism (4); The auxiliary mechanism (4) consists of a top frame (10), a first mounting frame (11), a second mounting frame (12), a support rod (13), a first screen (14), and a second screen (15). Two support rods (13) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the lower end of the top frame (10). The second mounting frame (12) is located directly below the top frame (10) and is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support rods (13). The first screen (14) is installed in the second mounting frame (12). A sliding groove is formed on the surface of the support rod (13). The groove (18) has a T-shaped cross section. The first mounting frame (11) is located between the top frame (10) and the second mounting frame (12). The outer end of the first mounting frame (11) is slidably connected to the support rod (13). The second screen (15) is installed in the first mounting frame (11). The stirring mechanism (1) passes downward through the top frame (10) and through the middle of the second screen (15). The outer ends of the top frame (10), the first mounting frame (11) and the second mounting frame (12) are slidably connected to the inner wall of the cup body (2).

2. The seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring mechanism (1) consists of a sealing cover (5), a drive shaft (6), a stirring paddle (7), and a motor (9). The sealing cover (5) is located at the top of the cup body (2) and is threadedly connected to the cup body (2). The motor (9) is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end of the sealing cover (5), and the rotating shaft of the motor (9) passes through the sealing cover (5) downwards. The drive shaft (6) is located at the lower end of the sealing cover (5), and the rotating shaft of the motor (9) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft (6) through a coupling. The drive shaft (6) is located in the middle of the cup body (2), and the drive shaft (6) passes through the middle of the second screen (15) and is movably connected to the middle of the second screen (15). The stirring paddle (7) is installed at the bottom of the drive shaft (6), and the drive shaft (6) passes through the middle of the stirring paddle (7) downwards.

3. A seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rubber sealing ring (8) is installed inside the sealing cap (5), and the bottom of the sealing ring (8) is in contact with the cup body (2).

4. A seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the cup body (2) is fixedly connected with a guide rail (17), and the outer sides of the top frame (10), the first mounting frame (11) and the second mounting frame (12) are provided with guide grooves (16), and the guide rail (17) cooperates with the guide grooves (16).

5. A seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup body (2) has a transparent observation window (3) on its surface, and the observation window (3) has a liquid level scale on its surface.

6. A seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide (18) is provided with a locking bolt (19), and the locking bolt (19) extends into the first mounting frame (11) and is threadedly connected to the first mounting frame (11).

7. A seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second screen (15) has a bushing in the middle, and the drive shaft (6) passes through the middle of the bushing.

8. A seed soaking device for cherry tomato cultivation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup body (2) adopts a double-layer sealed thermos cup structure.

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