Seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of agricultural planting, specifically relates to a kind of seed soaking germination device for agricultural planting, including the box of one end opening and hollow structure and the cover for covering the opening of box, the cover is detachably fixed connection with box, the inside bottom wall middle part of box is provided with boss, and water storage tank is formed between the boss outer side wall and box inboard wall;The mesa of the boss is provided with the matrix layer with water absorption capacity, and the matrix layer edge protrudes from the boss side wall, and is curved downward and inserted into water storage tank. To solve the operation of manual wetting matrix of prior art, prone to local water accumulation of matrix too much, affect normal seed germination problem.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural planting technology, specifically to a seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting. Background Technology

[0002] In agricultural production, seed soaking and germination are crucial steps to ensure seed germination rate and improve crop production synchronization. Auxiliary devices are typically used for seed soaking and germination, consisting of a box and a lid to cover the box opening. During use, workers place a layer of moistened substrate (such as gauze, non-woven fabric, or paper towels) on the inner bottom wall of the box, then spread the seeds to be germinated on the substrate surface. After covering the box, the entire device is placed in a constant temperature environment (such as a temperature-controlled chamber) for germination.

[0003] In existing technologies, the substrate is typically moistened manually. For example, the substrate is first soaked in an external water storage frame and then spread evenly on the bottom wall of the box. Alternatively, after spreading the substrate evenly on the bottom wall of the box, water is sprayed directly onto the surface of the substrate to achieve the purpose of moistening the substrate.

[0004] However, manual operation makes it difficult to control the amount of moisture, which can easily lead to excessive localized water accumulation in the substrate, forming waterlogged areas of varying sizes. When seeds are placed in these waterlogged areas, it is equivalent to being soaked in an anaerobic environment for a long time, hindering the normal respiration of the seeds and increasing the risk of seed suffocation and rotting. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting, so as to solve the problem that the existing manual soaking of the substrate is prone to excessive local moisture accumulation in the substrate, which affects the normal germination of seeds.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting includes a box with a hollow structure and an opening at one end, and a cover for covering the opening of the box. The cover is detachably fixed to the box. A boss is provided in the middle of the bottom wall of the inner side of the box. A water storage tank is formed between the outer side wall of the boss and the inner side wall of the box. The platform of the boss is provided with a substrate layer with water absorption capacity. The edge of the substrate layer protrudes outside the side wall of the boss and bends downward to insert into the water storage tank.

[0007] Furthermore, a water guide groove is provided on the platform of the boss, and the two ends of the water guide groove extend horizontally through the two side walls of the boss.

[0008] Furthermore, the water guiding channel includes multiple longitudinal channels, which are parallel and arranged at equal intervals. The longitudinal groove extends through the opposite two side walls of the boss at both ends.

[0009] Furthermore, the water guide channel also includes multiple transverse channels, which are parallel and arranged at equal intervals. The transverse groove extends through the two opposite side walls of the protrusion at both ends. The transverse groove is perpendicular to and connected to the longitudinal groove. The multiple longitudinal grooves and multiple transverse grooves together form a grid-like groove structure.

[0010] Furthermore, a water guide strip is provided inside the water guide channel, and the top edge of the water guide strip protrudes from the platform surface of the boss.

[0011] Furthermore, the two ends of the water guide bar protrude beyond the two ends of the water guide groove and are inserted into the water storage tank.

[0012] Furthermore, the cover is truncated pyramidal in shape, and the larger end opening is detachably and fixedly connected to the box body.

[0013] Furthermore, the opening end of the cover is sleeved outside the opening end of the box and is connected by a socket.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This agricultural seed soaking and germination device separates the water storage tank from the raised platform in terms of physical structure. It utilizes the capillary water absorption of the substrate layer itself to draw water from the water storage tank and evenly spread it to the entire platform. This ensures that the central part of the substrate layer where the seeds are located is saturated with moisture but without any free-flowing water accumulation. Compared with the traditional direct water spraying method, it avoids local water accumulation in the substrate layer and reduces the risk of seeds suffocating and rotting due to lack of oxygen during soaking.

[0015] Other advantages, objectives, and features of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following examination and study, or may be learned from practice of this invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained through the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the box body in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 11. Boss; 12. Water storage tank; 13. Water guide channel; 2. Cover body; 3. Substrate layer; 4. Water guide strip. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0021] In the above description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "one side," "the other side," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] Furthermore, terms such as "identical" do not imply that components must be absolutely identical; minor differences are permissible. The term "perpendicular" simply means that the positional relationship between components is more perpendicular than "parallel," not that the structure must be perfectly perpendicular; a slight tilt is acceptable.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting, including a box 1 with a hollow structure and an opening at one end and a cover 2 for covering the opening of the box 1. The cover 2 is detachably fixed to the box 1. A boss 11 is provided in the middle of the inner bottom wall of the box 1. A water storage tank 12 is formed between the outer wall of the boss 11 and the inner wall of the box 1. The platform of the boss 11 is provided with a substrate layer 3 with water absorption capacity. The edge of the substrate layer 3 protrudes outside the side wall of the boss 11 and bends downward to insert into the water storage tank 12.

[0024] In this scheme, the water storage tank 12 (water supply area) and the platform surface of the boss 11 (germination area) are physically separated. The substrate layer 3 itself absorbs water from the water storage tank 12 and spreads it evenly to the entire platform surface. This makes the central part of the substrate layer 3 where the seeds are located saturated with moisture but without any free-flowing water accumulation. Compared with the traditional direct water spraying method, this avoids local water accumulation in the substrate layer 3 and reduces the risk of seeds suffocating and rotting due to lack of oxygen from soaking.

[0025] The substrate layer 3 can be either fixedly installed on the boss 11 or placed directly on the boss 11. When fixedly installed (e.g., by bonding), the relative position of the substrate layer 3 and the boss 11 remains stable, and its edge can be stably inserted into the water storage tank 12.

[0026] The substrate layer 3 is placed flat on the platform of the boss 11. A limiting protrusion can be provided on the inner wall of the box 1 (within the area covered by the water storage tank 12). The edge of the substrate layer 3 is inserted under the limiting protrusion, which prevents the edge of the substrate layer 3 from rebounding and keeps it inserted into the water storage tank 12, continuously supplying water to the middle of the substrate layer 3 (the platform area of ​​the boss 11). Here, it is preferable to place the substrate layer 3 flat on the boss 11 directly to facilitate removal and replacement and reduce the risk of bacterial growth.

[0027] The substrate layer 3 can be made of materials such as pure cotton gauze, towels, or non-woven fabric, which have strong capillary action and can stably absorb moisture. The thickness of the substrate layer 3 is preferably 1-3 cm (e.g., folded gauze or non-woven fabric 2-4 times) to store sufficient moisture and delay the drying of the substrate. The width or diameter of the substrate layer 3 is preferably 20-30 cm so that the capillary action of the substrate layer 3 can cover the center of the substrate layer 3, ensuring that the central area is moist.

[0028] In this embodiment: a water guide groove 13 is provided on the platform of the boss 11, and the two ends of the water guide groove 13 extend horizontally through the two side walls of the boss 11.

[0029] In this design, the water guide trough 13 serves as a water-guiding structure between the platform of the boss 11 and the water storage tank 12. When the water level in the water storage tank 12 is too high, water will flow from the two ends of the water guide trough 13 into the area below the platform of the boss 11. When part of the bottom surface of the substrate layer 3 is embedded in the water guide trough 13, it can moisten the germination area upwards and laterally at the contact point. That is, water is absorbed from both the edge and the center of the substrate layer 3 simultaneously, making the moisture in the germination area of ​​the substrate layer 3 more uniform.

[0030] When the water in the water storage tank 12 does not overflow the water guiding channel 13, the water guiding channel 13 can guide the local water accumulation in the substrate layer 3 into the water storage tank 12, reducing the probability of local water accumulation in the substrate layer 3. For example, water accumulated in the substrate due to condensation dripping from the cover 2 or accidental water spraying.

[0031] Therefore, the device has the above two working modes, and the second working mode is preferred here - the water guide trough 13 plays a role in guiding drainage.

[0032] In this embodiment: the water guiding channel 13 includes multiple longitudinal channels, which are parallel and arranged at equal intervals; The longitudinal groove extends through the opposite two side walls of the boss 11 at both ends.

[0033] In this embodiment: the water guide channel 13 further includes a plurality of transverse channels, which are parallel and arranged at equal intervals; The two ends of the transverse groove extend through the other two opposite side walls of the boss 11. The transverse groove is perpendicular to and connected to the longitudinal groove. The multiple longitudinal grooves and multiple transverse grooves together form a grid-like groove structure.

[0034] In this solution, by optimizing the design of the water guide channel 13 into a crisscrossing and interconnected grid structure, the platform of the protrusion 11 is divided into numerous small units. Water can be transported and infiltrated from the surrounding water storage tanks 12 through the crisscrossing channels, simultaneously from four directions to the central area of ​​the platform. This greatly shortens the water migration path and enables precise and rapid "point-to-point" wetting, ensuring that seeds at any point on the platform can obtain a balanced water supply in a very short time. This fundamentally solves the technical problem of delayed or uneven wetting in the central area of ​​a large platform.

[0035] When using the guide groove as a drainage channel, the grid-shaped water guide groove 13 covers the entire middle part (germination zone) of the substrate layer 3, so that any water accumulation formed in any position of the germination zone can be quickly guided and transported away.

[0036] In this embodiment: a water guide strip 4 is provided in the water guide groove 13, and the top edge of the water guide strip 4 protrudes from the platform surface of the boss 11.

[0037] In this scheme, the water guide strip 4 is used to support the substrate layer 3 and can be regarded as part of the substrate layer 3. It can effectively introduce water from the water guide trough 13 into the substrate layer 3, forming a grid-like conveying network below the germination area of ​​the substrate layer 3.

[0038] The water-guiding strip 4 is made of materials such as cotton rope, cotton yarn strip, felt strip, rush, or non-woven fabric strip with good toughness. It has the characteristics of strong hydrophilicity, significant capillary effect, low cost, and easy availability.

[0039] The water guide strip 4 can be fixedly installed (e.g., tightly fitted) inside the water guide channel 13 for reuse. The substrate layer 3 can be placed directly on the water guide strip 4, and the substrate layer 3 can be freely replaced. Furthermore, since the water guide strip 4 has a high water absorption capacity and supplies water to the center of the substrate layer 3, it is not necessary to require the substrate layer 3 to have a high water absorption capacity. Different materials (water absorption capacities) of substrate layer 3 can be flexibly selected, making it highly practical.

[0040] In this embodiment, the two ends of the water guide strip 4 protrude from the two ends of the water guide groove 13 and are inserted into the water storage tank 12.

[0041] In this scheme, the two ends of the water guide strip 4 are inserted into the water storage tank 12. There is no need to deliberately and precisely adjust the water level (such as setting the water level between the platform of the boss 11 and the bottom of the water guide 13) to supply water to the middle of the matrix layer 3.

[0042] In this embodiment: the cover 2 is truncated pyramidal in shape, and the larger end opening is detachably and fixedly connected to the box 1.

[0043] In this scheme, by setting the cover 2 into a frustum shape, during the seed germination process, the respiration of the seeds will release heat, causing the water to evaporate into water vapor. The water vapor rises and comes into contact with the inner wall (sloping surface) of the cover 2, condenses and collects into water droplets. Under the guidance of the inner sloping surface of the cover 2, the water droplets tilt downwards and fall close to the inner side wall of the box 1, so that most of the water droplets flow into the water storage tank 12, reducing the probability of water accumulation on the substrate layer 3.

[0044] In this embodiment: the open end of the cover 2 is sleeved outside the open end of the box 1 and is connected by a socket.

[0045] In this solution, by connecting the cover 2 to the box 1 through a socket, the cover 2 can be quickly closed and removed, making the operation simple and convenient.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting, comprising a hollow box body (1) with an open end and a cover (2) for covering the opening of the box body (1), wherein the cover (2) is detachably and fixedly connected to the box body (1), characterized in that: A boss (11) is provided in the middle of the bottom wall of the box (1), and a water storage tank (12) is formed between the outer wall of the boss (11) and the inner wall of the box (1). The boss (11) has a substrate layer (3) with water absorption capacity on its platform surface. The edge of the substrate layer (3) protrudes outside the side wall of the boss (11) and bends downward to insert into the water storage tank (12).

2. The seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water guide groove (13) is provided on the platform of the boss (11), and the two ends of the water guide groove (13) extend horizontally through the two side walls of the boss (11).

3. The seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water guide channel (13) includes multiple longitudinal channels, which are parallel and arranged at equal intervals. The longitudinal groove extends through the opposite two side walls of the boss (11) at both ends.

4. The seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water guide channel (13) also includes multiple transverse channels, which are parallel and arranged at equal intervals. The transverse groove extends through the two opposite side walls of the boss (11) at both ends. The transverse groove is perpendicular to and connected to the longitudinal groove. The multiple longitudinal grooves and multiple transverse grooves together form a grid-like groove structure.

5. The seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water guide channel (13) is provided with a water guide strip (4), the top edge of which protrudes from the platform of the boss (11).

6. The seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two ends of the water guide strip (4) protrude from the two ends of the water guide groove (13) and are inserted into the water storage tank (12).

7. The seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (2) is truncated pyramidal in shape, and the larger end of the opening is detachably and fixedly connected to the box (1).

8. The seed soaking and germination device for agricultural planting according to claim 7, characterized in that: The opening end of the cover (2) is fitted over the opening end of the box (1) and is connected by a socket.

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