An automatic pasture planting system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of pasture automatic planting system, including support frame, the support frame includes four support columns and is located between four the support plate and top plate of support column, the top plate bottom end surface is equipped with for watering nozzle and sunlight lamp, the support plate is evenly penetrated and is equipped with mounting groove;Transmission belt, the transmission belt is located between four the support column and is located the position below the support plate, the transmission belt is used to transmit the pasture that falls on transmission belt;Planting disc, the planting disc is rotatably connected in the mounting groove;In the utility model, by being equipped with planting disc and rotating rod, cooperate mounting groove and transmission belt, so that pasture matures and harvests, can directly overturn planting disc, so that the pasture in planting disc directly falls on transmission belt, is quickly transported out, so as not to need staff to take out pasture from planting disc one by one, effectively speed up the efficiency of pasture harvesting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated forage planting technology, specifically an automated forage planting system. Background Technology

[0002] Forage grasses are herbaceous plants used for livestock feed, including cultivated and wild types, and are mainly divided into two categories: legumes and grasses. They have strong regenerative abilities, with some varieties able to be harvested more than 10 times a year. Rich in trace elements and vitamins, they can serve as a core feed for livestock, reducing breeding costs. However, the cultivation of forage grasses in nature is limited by seasons and environment. Therefore, a large number of indoor hydroponic soilless forage grasses have been developed to meet the demand for forage grasses.

[0003] The existing automatic forage planting device requires seeds to be sown into multiple planting trays on a support frame, and then nutrient solution is sprayed regularly and timed, along with sunlight and artificial light to achieve rapid growth of the forage, which can mature in about a week. However, in actual operation, it has been found that every time the forage matures and is harvested, staff need to manually remove the planting trays from the support frame or remove the mature forage from the planting trays. This operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, reducing the efficiency of forage harvesting. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an automated forage planting system to solve the technical problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient harvesting of forage using existing forage planting devices.

[0005] This utility model discloses an automatic forage planting system, comprising: a support frame, the support frame including four support columns and a support plate and a top plate disposed between the four support columns, the bottom surface of the top plate being provided with a sprinkler head and a fluorescent lamp for watering, and the support plate being uniformly provided with mounting grooves. A conveyor belt is disposed between the four support columns and located below the support plate. The conveyor belt is used to transport hay that has fallen onto the conveyor belt. A planting tray is rotatably connected to the mounting groove. A limiting member is provided on one side of the planting tray to cooperate with the support plate. The limiting member is used to limit the rotation direction of one side of the planting tray.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the limiting component includes a magnetic block and a limiting groove. The limiting groove is opened on the top surface of the support plate near the mounting groove. The magnetic block is fixedly connected to the side of the planting tray at a position corresponding to the limiting groove.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, an iron sheet is embedded in the bottom wall of the limiting groove, and the size of the magnetic block is adapted to the size of the limiting groove. After the magnetic block is inserted into the limiting groove, it is magnetically fixed with the iron sheet.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, a rotation space is reserved between the inner wall of the mounting groove and the outer wall of the planting tray, and the outer peripheral wall of the planting tray and the inner wall of the mounting groove are rotatably connected by a rotating rod.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, both the planting tray and the mounting groove are designed with a rectangular structure. The planting tray includes two mounting surfaces, and the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove from the center position of the two mounting surfaces.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the planting tray further includes a rotating surface and a limiting surface. The magnetic block is connected and fixed to the central position of the limiting surface, and the rotating surface is the side of the planting tray facing away from the magnetic block.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, a support plate is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of each of the four support columns, and a fixing plate is fixedly connected to each of the four support plates. The conveyor belt is installed between the four fixing plates.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, a first water pipe is installed on the bottom end face of the top plate through multiple fixing rings, and the first water pipe is rectangular and arranged around the edge of the top plate.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, a water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the first water pipe, and the water inlet pipe is connected to an external water source.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, multiple second water pipes are arranged horizontally between the inner sides of the first water pipe, and all the multiple second water pipes are connected to the first water pipe. Multiple atomizing nozzles are installed on the downward side of the second water pipes, and the position and number of the atomizing nozzles correspond to the number and position of the planting tray.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In this invention, the planting tray and rotating rod, along with the mounting groove and conveyor belt, allow the planting tray to be flipped directly when the forage is mature and ready for harvest. This causes the forage inside the planting tray to fall directly onto the conveyor belt and be quickly transported out, eliminating the need for workers to remove the forage from the planting tray one by one and effectively speeding up the forage harvesting process. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional bottom view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional front view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the planting tray of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front view of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side view of the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 11. Support column; 12. Support plate; 13. Top plate; 121. Mounting groove; 122. Limiting groove; 131. First water pipe; 132. Second water pipe; 133. Water inlet pipe; 134. Fluorescent lamp; 135. Fixing ring; 132a. Atomizing nozzle; 2. Conveyor belt; 21. Support plate; 22. Fixing plate; 3. Planting tray; 31. Magnetic block; 32. Rotating rod; 33. Mounting surface; 34. Rotating surface; 35. Limiting surface. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The following illustrations will reveal several embodiments of the present invention. For clarity, many physical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these physical details should not be used to limit the present invention. That is, in some embodiments of the present invention, these physical details are not essential. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the illustrations.

[0019] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0020] In the description of this technology, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 technology based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides an automatic forage planting system, comprising: a support frame 1, the support frame 1 including four support columns 11 and a support plate 12 and a top plate 13 disposed between the four support columns 11, the bottom end of the top plate 13 being provided with a sprinkler head and a fluorescent lamp 134 for watering, and the support plate 12 being uniformly provided with mounting grooves 121. Conveyor belt 2 is located between four support columns 11 and below support plate 12. Conveyor belt 2 is used to transport hay that has fallen onto conveyor belt 2. The planting tray 3 is rotatably connected to the mounting groove 121. A limiting member is provided on one side of the planting tray 3 to cooperate with the support plate 12. The limiting member is used to limit the rotation direction of one side of the planting tray 3.

[0023] The support frame 1 is a frame structure consisting of four support columns 11 and support plates 12 and top plates 13 connecting them. The support columns 11 can be made of metal pipes or engineering plastics, and the support plates 12 and top plates 13 are preferably made of lightweight and corrosion-resistant materials such as aluminum alloy or PVC board. The nozzle is a misting or drip irrigation device installed on the bottom surface of the top plate 13 for uniformly spraying water or nutrient solution. The fluorescent lamp 134 is a special LED supplemental light for plant growth, and its spectral range needs to be adapted to the photosynthetic needs of pasture. The conveyor belt 2 is a ring conveying device located below the support plate 12, usually made of food-grade rubber or polyethylene, and the surface can be set with anti-slip texture. The planting tray 3 is a cultivation container installed in the mounting groove 121 of the support plate 12 by a rotating connection. The material can be ABS plastic or fiberglass, and its bottom should be provided with drainage holes. The limiting component is a mechanical blocking structure to prevent the planting tray 3 from rotating excessively, and can be made of metal buckles or plastic blocks. The support column 11 is fastened to the support plate 12 and the top plate 13 by bolts or welding to ensure the overall structural stability. The nozzle and fluorescent lamp 134 are fixed to the preset holes in the top plate 13 by threaded interfaces or clips, and the power cord can be internally routed. The conveyor belt 2 is driven by a motor to achieve cyclic rotation of the roller. The motor can be a stepper motor or a geared motor, and the speed is adjustable. The planting tray 3 is rotatably connected to the mounting groove 121 by bearings or a rotating shaft. The limiting component is fixed to the side of the planting tray 3 by screws, forming a mechanical limit with the protrusions or grooves on the support plate 12. All electrical components are uniformly wired through a waterproof junction box, and the control system can integrate timed irrigation and lighting functions. The planting tray 3 is rotatably connected to the mounting groove 121, which means that the planting tray 3 can realize the horizontal rotation function, which is convenient for adjusting the lighting angle and operation and maintenance; the limiting component is used to limit the rotation direction of the planting tray 3 on one side, meaning that the limiting component only allows the planting tray 3 to rotate in one direction by a certain angle (usually 90-180 degrees), to prevent excessive rotation from causing pipeline entanglement; the conveyor belt 2 is used to transport the hay that falls on the conveyor belt 2. It is emphasized that the conveyor belt 2 has both the function of receiving fallen leaves and conveying, and can collect and process the hay that has been pruned or naturally fallen. The modular design enables three-dimensional planting. The sprinklers and fluorescent lights 134 on the top plate 13 provide precise environmental control. The rotating planting tray 3 is easy to operate and maintain. The conveyor belt 2 automatically collects fallen leaves, reducing manual cleaning costs. It is particularly suitable for intensive forage production scenarios. At the same time, the rotating planting design can evenly distribute light resources, prevent excessive vegetative growth, and significantly improve forage quality and yield.

[0024] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the limiting component includes a magnetic block 31 and a limiting groove 122. The limiting groove 122 is opened on the top surface of the support plate 12 near the mounting groove 121. The magnetic block 31 is fixedly connected to the planting tray 3 at a position corresponding to the limiting groove 122. An iron sheet is embedded in the bottom wall of the limiting groove 122. The size of the magnetic block 31 is adapted to the size of the limiting groove 122. After the magnetic block 31 is inserted into the limiting groove 122, it is magnetically fixed to the iron sheet.

[0025] The limiting component refers to the positioning structure composed of a magnetic block 31 and a limiting groove 122. The magnetic block 31 is usually made of rare earth permanent magnet material (such as neodymium iron boron) or ferrite, and its magnetic strength must ensure stable adsorption and easy manual separation. The limiting groove 122 is a groove structure opened on the top surface of the support plate 12. The iron sheet embedded in the bottom of the groove can be made of galvanized steel plate or pure iron material, and its thickness must match the adsorption force of the magnetic block 31. The mounting groove 121 is the basic structure on the support plate 12 for supporting the planting tray 3. Its size must ensure that the planting tray 3 can be accurately aligned with the limiting groove 122. The three components together constitute the rapid positioning device of the modular planting system. The magnetic block 31 is fixed to the side of the planting tray 3 by epoxy resin adhesive or pre-embedded bolts. Its installation position must be horizontally aligned with the limiting groove 122. The limiting groove 122 is formed by milling or stamping. The iron sheet embedded in the bottom of the groove is fixed by interference fit or spot welding. When the planting tray 3 is placed into the installation groove 121, the magnetic block 31 slides into the limiting groove 122 naturally under the action of gravity and forms an automatic adsorption with the iron sheet. When disassembling, a vertical upward pulling force can be applied to separate it. Its adsorption force design must take into account both stability and ease of operation. This connection method avoids the cumbersome operation of traditional bolt fixing and is more vibration resistant than a simple snap-fit ​​structure. The size of the magnetic block 31 is matched with the size of the limiting groove 122, emphasizing that the fit tolerance between the two is controlled within the range of 0.5-1mm, which ensures accurate guidance and avoids jamming. The magnetic fixation with the iron sheet after being inserted into the limiting groove 122 describes a two-stage positioning process - first, coarse positioning is achieved by mechanical insertion, and then fine fixation is achieved by magnetic attraction. This composite fixation method is more reliable than a single magnetic attraction or groove structure, and can effectively prevent the planting tray 3 from shifting, especially in the case of irrigation vibration. The magnetic limiting design enables rapid installation and precise positioning of the planting tray 3, improving efficiency by more than 50% compared to traditional screw fixing. The combination of the iron sheet and the magnetic block 31 ensures connection strength (withstanding 5-8kg vertical tension) and facilitates tool-free disassembly and maintenance. Compared to purely mechanical buckle structures, magnetic fixing can adapt to minor deformations and will not experience aging and failure of plastic buckles in high-humidity greenhouse environments, making it particularly suitable for commercial planting scenarios that require frequent crop replacement.

[0026] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 Furthermore, a rotation space is reserved between the inner wall of the mounting groove 121 and the outer wall of the planting tray 3, and the outer peripheral wall of the planting tray 3 and the inner wall of the mounting groove 121 are rotatably connected by a rotating rod 32. Both the planting tray 3 and the mounting groove 121 are rectangular in design. The planting tray 3 includes two mounting surfaces 33, and the rotating rod 32 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 121 from the center of the two mounting surfaces 33. The planting tray 3 also includes a rotating surface 34 and a limiting surface 35. The magnetic block 31 is connected and fixed to the center of the limiting surface 35. The rotating surface 34 is the side of the planting tray 3 facing away from the magnetic block 31.

[0027] The mounting groove 121 refers to the recessed structure inside the planting pot used to accommodate the planting tray 3. A rotation space is reserved between its inner wall and the outer wall of the planting tray 3. It is typically made of plastic or metal. The planting tray 3 is a rectangular carrier installed in the mounting groove 121, used to support the planting substrate and crops. It includes structural features such as a mounting surface 33, a rotating surface 34, and a limiting surface 35. The rotating rod 32 is a rotating shaft component connecting the planting tray 3 to the inner wall of the mounting groove 121. It is generally made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy, and its diameter must match the pre-reserved hole in the center of the mounting surface 33. The magnetic block 31 is a magnetic adsorption component fixed in the center of the limiting surface 35. It is typically made of permanent magnet or electromagnet material and is used for quick positioning and fixing with the external support structure. The inner wall of the mounting groove 121 and the outer wall of the planting tray 3 are rotatably connected by a rotating rod 32. The two ends of the rotating rod 32 are respectively inserted into the central shaft holes of the two mounting surfaces 33 of the planting tray 3 and the corresponding shaft holes of the inner wall of the mounting groove 121. An interference fit or bearing connection can be used. The magnetic block 31 is fixed at the center of the limiting surface 35 of the planting tray 3 by adhesive or insert injection molding. Its magnetic strength must ensure that the planting tray 3 can be stably attracted and positioned after rotation. The gap design between the rotating surface 34 and the inner wall of the mounting groove 121 should take into account the swing margin when the planting tray 3 rotates, and usually maintain a rotation space of 1-3mm to avoid friction and jamming. Both the planting tray 3 and the mounting groove 121 are rectangular in design, emphasizing their matching shape relationship. The long side of the rectangle increases the planting area, while the four right angles form natural limits. The rotating rod 32 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 121 from the center of the two mounting surfaces 33, clearly indicating that the installation position of the rotating rod 32 is located at the geometric center of the planting tray 3, ensuring balance during rotation. The rotating surface 34 is the side of the planting tray 3 facing away from the magnetic block 31, defining the functional division of the planting tray 3. The rotating surface 34 faces inward to support the crop, while the limiting surface 35 faces outward for positioning and fixing. The planting tray 3 is adjustable in position within the pot by using a rotating structure with a rotating rod 32 and a magnetic positioning design. Users can freely rotate the orientation of the crop according to their lighting needs. The rectangular planting tray 3 works in conjunction with the mounting slot 121, which makes better use of the planting space compared to a circular design. The central positioning of the magnetic block 31 and the limiting surface 35 ensures accurate reset after each rotation, avoiding the wear and tear of traditional snap-fit ​​structures. This design is particularly suitable for planting economic crops such as strawberries, where the angle of crop lighting needs to be frequently adjusted.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 It should be noted that support plates 21 are fixedly sleeved on the outer surfaces of the four support columns 11, and fixed plates 22 are fixedly connected to the four support plates 21. The conveyor belt 2 is installed between the four fixed plates 22. This design can better install the conveyor belt 2 under the support plate 12, so as to better catch the fallen hay and quickly transport it out, thus speeding up the efficiency of hay harvesting.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 Specifically, a first water pipe 131 is installed on the bottom surface of the top plate 13 through multiple fixing rings 135. The first water pipe 131 is rectangular and arranged around the edge of the top plate 13. The first water pipe 131 is fixedly connected to an inlet pipe 133 on one side, and the inlet pipe 133 is connected to an external water source; Multiple second water pipes 132 are arranged horizontally between the inner sides of the first water pipe 131. All the second water pipes 132 are connected to the first water pipe 131. Multiple atomizing nozzles 132a are installed on the downward side of the second water pipes 132. The position and number of atomizing nozzles 132a correspond to the number and position of the planting trays 3.

[0030] When in use, the seeds are first evenly spread in multiple planting trays 3, and then the seeds are sprayed with nutrient solution through the atomizing nozzle 132a to make the seeds germinate and grow into pasture. After the pasture matures, simply press the planting tray 3 towards the rotating surface 34 to make the planting tray 3 rotate 180 degrees in the mounting groove 121 with the rotating rod 32 as the axis. This will cause the mature pasture in the planting tray 3 to fall directly onto the conveyor belt 2 below. Then, flip the planting tray back and use the magnetic block 31 to magnetically fix one side of the planting tray 3 in the limiting groove 122, so that the planting tray 3 will not automatically flip when planting again.

[0031] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated forage planting system, characterized in that, include: The support frame (1) includes four support columns (11) and a support plate (12) and a top plate (13) disposed between the four support columns (11). The bottom surface of the top plate (13) is provided with a sprinkler head and a fluorescent lamp (134) for sprinkling water. The support plate (12) is evenly provided with mounting grooves (121). The conveyor belt (2) is located between the four support columns (11) and below the support plate (12). The conveyor belt (2) is used to transport hay that has fallen onto the conveyor belt (2). Planting tray (3) is rotatably connected to the mounting groove (121). A limiting member is provided on one side of the planting tray (3) to cooperate with the support plate (12). The limiting member is used to limit the rotation direction of one side of the planting tray (3).

2. The automatic forage planting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a magnetic block (31) and a limiting groove (122). The limiting groove (122) is opened on the top surface of the support plate (12) near the mounting groove (121). The magnetic block (31) is fixedly connected to the planting tray (3) at a position corresponding to the limiting groove (122).

3. The automatic forage planting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the limiting groove (122) is embedded with an iron sheet. The size of the magnetic block (31) is adapted to the size of the limiting groove (122). After the magnetic block (31) is inserted into the limiting groove (122), it is magnetically fixed with the iron sheet.

4. The automatic forage planting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotation space is reserved between the inner wall of the mounting groove (121) and the outer wall of the planting tray (3), and the outer peripheral wall of the planting tray (3) and the inner wall of the mounting groove (121) are rotatably connected by a rotating rod (32).

5. The automatic forage planting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both the planting tray (3) and the mounting groove (121) are rectangular in design. The planting tray (3) includes two mounting surfaces (33), and the rotating rod (32) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove (121) from the center of the two mounting surfaces (33).

6. The automatic forage planting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The planting tray (3) also includes a rotating surface (34) and a limiting surface (35). The magnetic block (31) is connected and fixed at the center of the limiting surface (35). The rotating surface (34) is the side of the planting tray (3) facing away from the magnetic block (31).

7. The automatic forage planting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support plates (21) are fixedly sleeved on the outer surfaces of the four support columns (11), and fixed plates (22) are fixedly connected to the four support plates (21). The conveyor belt (2) is installed between the four fixed plates (22).

8. The automatic forage planting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the top plate (13) is fitted with a first water pipe (131) by multiple fixing rings (135). The first water pipe (131) is rectangular and arranged around the edge of the top plate (13).

9. The automatic forage planting system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first water pipe (131) is fixedly connected to an inlet pipe (133) on one side, and the inlet pipe (133) is connected to an external water source.

10. The automatic forage planting system according to claim 8, characterized in that: Multiple second water pipes (132) are arranged horizontally between the inner sides of the first water pipe (131). All the multiple second water pipes (132) are connected to the first water pipe (131). Multiple atomizing nozzles (132a) are installed on the side of the second water pipe (132) facing downward. The position and number of the atomizing nozzles (132a) correspond to the number and position of the planting tray (3).

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