A modular stratified germination device for aquatic plant propagation

Abstract

The utility model discloses a modular layered germination device of aquatic plant breeding seedling, the utility model discloses a base and a plurality of germination boxes, one the germination box fixed connection is in the base top outer wall, and a plurality of germination boxes are connected through the connecting mechanism, and the germination box includes the box and the germination tray, two bearing strips are fixed oppositely in the box inner wall, and the connecting mechanism includes the connecting frame and the limit sliding strip, and the connecting frame fixed connection is in the box top end outer wall both sides, and the limit sliding strip fixed connection is in the box bottom end outer wall both sides, and the limit sliding strip and the connecting frame inner wall limit sliding fit, and the connecting frame vertical sliding connection is limited to the pin, and the pin outer wall is provided with the annular flange, and the pin outer wall is provided with the spring, and the box outer wall still is provided with the positioning assembly of positioning the limit pin, the utility model discloses a connecting mechanism can be set up, and a plurality of germination boxes can be stacked according to the germination needs, and a plurality of germination boxes germinate synchronously, and the germination efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of germination device technology, and in particular to a modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings. Background Technology

[0002] Aquatic plants are plants that physiologically depend on the aquatic environment and whose reproductive cycle occurs in or on the surface of water for at least part of the time. Aquatic plants have important value in industries such as fiber manufacturing, landscaping, and wetland ecological restoration. Many aquatic plants also have high medicinal value. Seeds need to be germinated during the propagation of aquatic plants.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese patent publication number CN212696511U, which discloses a constant-temperature germination tray for germinating water chestnuts. The tray includes a main body, comprising a water-filled box and a mesh tray for holding the water chestnut seeds. Water pipes are installed inside the box, with both ends extending through the side walls of the box and connected to heat exchangers. The tray is positioned within the box. This patent utilizes heat exchangers to maintain a constant water temperature inside the box, minimizing temperature differences during water germination and thus improving germination quality. However, it has a relatively small space when in use, and multiple germination trays cannot be stacked to germinate simultaneously, which reduces germination efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a modular, layered germination device for aquatic plant seedling propagation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A modular, layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings includes a base and multiple germination boxes. One germination box is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the base, and the multiple germination boxes are connected by a connecting mechanism. Each germination box includes a box body and a germination tray. Two support strips are fixedly fixed to the inner wall of the box body. The two ends of the germination tray are limited and engaged with the support strips. The connecting mechanism includes a connecting frame and a limiting sliding strip. The connecting frame is fixedly connected to both sides of the top outer wall of the box body, and the limiting sliding strip is fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom outer wall of the box body. The limiting sliding strip is limited and slidably engaged with the inner wall of the connecting frame. The connecting frame is vertically slidably connected to a limiting pin. The outer wall of the limiting sliding strip has a through hole that is limited and engaged with the limiting pin. The outer wall of the limiting pin has an annular protrusion. A spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting pin, and the two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the annular protrusion and the connecting frame. The outer wall of the box body is also provided with a positioning component for positioning the limiting pin.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model: both ends of the inner wall of the box are provided with winding rods, and both ends of the outer wall of the winding rods are wrapped with traction ropes. One end of the traction rope on the same winding rod is connected to the same connecting rod.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model: both ends of the top outer wall of the germination tray are fixedly connected with connecting strips, and the bottom outer wall of the connecting rod is provided with a groove that is damped and slidably engaged with the connecting strips.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, a drive assembly for driving two winding rods to wind up the traction rope is installed on the side wall of the box.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: a water inlet pipe and a drain pipe are provided on one side of the germination box, both of which are connected to the box body, and the connection ports of the water inlet pipe and the drain pipe to the box body are located below the germination tray.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: the base is equipped with two water pumps that are respectively connected to the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, and the two water pumps are respectively connected to the external water supply line and the drainage line through two connection terminals.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model: the positioning component includes a side rod and two U-shaped clips, the side rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the limiting pin, and the U-shaped clips are fixedly connected to the side wall of the box.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the side rod is engaged with the limiting pin, and the two U-shaped clips are arranged in a straight line.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a modular layered germination device for aquatic plant seedling propagation, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. This utility model, by providing a connecting mechanism, allows multiple germination boxes to be stacked relative to each other according to germination needs, enabling simultaneous germination of multiple germination boxes and improving germination efficiency.

[0014] 2. This utility model, by providing a connecting rod and a connecting clip, facilitates the connection between the germination tray and the traction rope, making operation convenient.

[0015] 3. This utility model, by providing a positioning component, allows the side rod to be inserted into the U-shaped card to limit the position of the limiting pin, making operation convenient and further improving the practicality of the device.

[0016] The parts of this device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the germination box of a modular, layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings, as proposed in this utility model. Figure 3 This is a side view of a modular, layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings proposed in this utility model. Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings proposed in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Germination box; 3. Box body; 4. Support bar; 5. Germination tray; 6. Winding rod; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Connecting clip; 9. Connecting frame; 10. Limiting sliding bar; 11. Limiting pin; 12. Spring; 13. Side rod; 14. U-shaped clip; 15. Drive assembly; 16. Water inlet pipe; 17. Drain pipe; 18. Connecting end. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0021] Example 1 A modular, layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the device includes a base 1 and multiple germination boxes 2. One germination box 2 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the base 1. The multiple germination boxes 2 are connected by a connecting mechanism. Each germination box 2 includes a box body 3 and a germination tray 5. Two support strips 4 are fixedly fixed to the inner wall of the box body 3. The two ends of the germination tray 5 are limited by the support strips 4. Connecting clips 8 are fixedly connected to both ends of the top outer wall of the germination tray 5. Both ends of the inner wall of the box body 3 are provided with winding rods 6. Traction ropes are wound around both ends of the outer wall of the winding rods 6. One end of the traction rope on the same winding rod 6 is connected to the same connecting rod 7. The bottom outer wall of the connecting rod 7 has a slot that slides with the connecting clips 8. An electric heating component is provided on the bottom inner wall of the box body 3. A supplementary light for supplemental lighting is provided on the top inner wall of the box body 3. A drive component 15 for driving the two winding rods 6 to wind the traction ropes is installed on the side wall of the box body 3.

[0022] The connecting mechanism includes a connecting frame 9 and a limiting sliding strip 10. The connecting frame 9 is fixedly connected to both sides of the top outer wall of the box 3, and the limiting sliding strip 10 is fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom outer wall of the box 3. The limiting sliding strip 10 is limited and slidably engaged with the inner wall of the connecting frame 9. The connecting frame 9 is vertically slidably connected to a limiting pin 11. The outer wall of the limiting sliding strip 10 has a through hole that is limited and engaged with the limiting pin 11. The outer wall of the limiting pin 11 is provided with an annular protrusion. A spring 12 is sleeved on the outer wall of the limiting pin 11. The two ends of the spring 12 are respectively connected to the annular protrusion and the connecting frame 9. The outer wall of the box 3 is also provided with a positioning component for positioning the limiting pin 11.

[0023] The germination box 2 is provided with an inlet pipe 16 and a drain pipe 17 on one side. Both the inlet pipe 16 and the drain pipe 17 are composed of multiple pipes that can be detachably connected. Both the inlet pipe 16 and the drain pipe 17 are connected to the box body 3, and the connection ports of the inlet pipe 16 and the drain pipe 17 to the box body 3 are located below the germination tray 5. The base 1 is equipped with two water pumps that are respectively connected to the inlet pipe 16 and the drain pipe 17. The two water pumps are connected to the external water supply line and the drainage line through two connection terminals 18 respectively. The inner wall of the box body 3 is also equipped with a temperature sensor and a water level sensor for detecting temperature and water level.

[0024] In this embodiment, all electrical components are electrically connected to the main controller inside the base 1 and to the external mains power. The main controller can be any conventional known device that can perform control functions, such as a computer.

[0025] During installation, pull down the limiting pins 11 on both sides of the housing 3, compress and deform the spring 12, and fix the position of the limiting pins 11 by the positioning component. Place one housing 3 on top of the housing 3 on the base 1. Insert the limiting sliding strip 10 into the connecting frame 9 and slide it along the connecting frame 9 until the limiting sliding strip 10 is fully inserted into the connecting frame 9. Release the fixing of the limiting pin 11 by the positioning component. The spring 12 pushes the limiting pin 11 upward to insert into the through hole, fixing the housing 3. Repeat the operation to stack multiple housings 3 as needed. Then extend the water inlet pipe 16 and the drain pipe 17 and connect the water inlet pipe 16 and the drain pipe 17 to the housing 3. Connect the electrical components inside the housing 3 to the power supply circuit and main controller in the base 1. During connection and germination, the seeds are laid flat in the germination tray 5. Then, the side door of the box 3 is opened, and the connecting clip 8 is aligned with the connecting rod 7 and inserted to connect the connecting rod 7 to the germination tray 5. The drive component 15 drives the winding rod 6 to unwind the traction rope, causing the germination tray 5 to move down. The two ends of the germination tray 5 are limited and supported by the bearing strip 4. At this time, the seeds in the germination tray 5 are 5 cm away from the water surface in the box 3. The electric heating component heats the water to keep the water temperature between 20 and 25 degrees. The water inlet pipe 16 and the drain pipe 17 are used to replace the water in the box 3. When the germination of the seeds is observed through the side door, the winding rod 6 reverses to wind up the traction rope, and the germination tray 5 is moved up to the side of the side door through the connecting rod 7. The side door is then opened and the germination tray 5 is pulled out.

[0026] With the connection mechanism in place, multiple germination boxes 2 can be stacked relative to each other according to the germination needs, and multiple germination boxes 2 can germinate simultaneously, thereby improving germination efficiency.

[0027] The connection rod 7 and the connecting clip 8 make it easy to connect the germination tray 5 to the traction rope, making operation convenient.

[0028] Example 2 A modular, layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings. This embodiment is based on Embodiment 1 and makes the following improvements, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the positioning component includes a side rod 13 and two U-shaped clips 14. The side rod 13 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the limiting pin 11, and the U-shaped clips 14 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the housing 3. The side rod 13 and the limiting pin 11 are in a limiting fit. The two U-shaped clips 14 are arranged in a straight line, and the interval between the two U-shaped clips 14 is the same as the downward movement distance of the limiting pin 11.

[0029] When the limit pin 11 is pulled, the side rod 13 is moved to one side, and the side rod 13 is disengaged from a U-shaped clip 14. Then, the limit pin 11 is pulled down through the side rod 13. When the limit pin 11 moves down to the end point, the side rod 13 is located on the side of another U-shaped clip 14. Then, the side rod 13 is rotated back to make the side rod 13 snap into the U-shaped clip 14. After the limit sliding bar 10 is fully inserted into the connecting frame 9, the operation is reversed to reset the limit pin 11.

[0030] By incorporating a positioning component, the side rod 13 can be engaged with the U-shaped clip 14 to limit the position of the limit pin 11, making operation convenient and further improving the practicality of the device.

[0031] Working principle: During installation, the side rod 13 is moved to one side, disengaging from a U-shaped clip 14. Then, the limiting pin 11 is pulled down via the side rod 13. When the limiting pin 11 reaches its end point, the side rod 13 is positioned next to another U-shaped clip 14. The side rod 13 is then rotated back, causing it to engage with the U-shaped clip 14. The spring 12 is compressed and deformed, placing a housing 3 on top of the housing 3 on the base 1. The limiting sliding strip 10 is inserted into the connecting frame 9 and slides along the connecting frame 9 until it is fully inside the connecting frame 9. The reverse operation causes the return spring 12 to push the limiting pin 11 upwards and insert it into the through hole, fixing the housing 3. This process is repeated to stack multiple housings 3 as needed. Then, the inlet pipe 16 and drain pipe 17 are extended and connected to the housing. 3. Connect the electrical components inside the box 3 to the power supply circuit and main controller in the base 1. During germination, spread the seeds flat in the germination tray 5, then open the side door of the box 3, align the connecting strip 8 with the connecting rod 7 and insert it to connect the connecting rod 7 to the germination tray 5. The drive component 15 drives the winding rod 6 to unwind the traction rope, causing the germination tray 5 to move down. The two ends of the germination tray 5 are limited and supported by the bearing strip 4. At this time, the seeds in the germination tray 5 are 5 cm away from the water surface in the box 3. The electric heating component heats the water to keep the water temperature between 20 and 25 degrees. The water inlet pipe 16 and the drain pipe 17 are used to replace the water in the box 3. When the germination of the seeds is observed through the side door, the winding rod 6 reverses to wind the traction rope, and the connecting rod 7 drives the germination tray 5 to move up to the side of the side door. Open the side door and pull out the germination tray 5.

[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular, layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings, comprising a base (1) and multiple germination boxes (2), characterized in that, One germination box (2) is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the base (1). Multiple germination boxes (2) are connected by a connecting mechanism. The germination box (2) includes a box body (3) and a germination tray (5). Two support strips (4) are fixedly fixed to the inner wall of the box body (3). The two ends of the germination tray (5) are limited and engaged with the support strips (4). The connecting mechanism includes a connecting frame (9) and a limiting sliding strip (10). The connecting frame (9) is fixedly connected to both sides of the top outer wall of the box body (3), and the limiting sliding strip (10) is fixedly connected to the box body (3). On both sides of the bottom outer wall, the limiting sliding strip (10) is limited and slidably engaged with the inner wall of the connecting frame (9). The connecting frame (9) is vertically slidably connected to the limiting pin (11). The outer wall of the limiting sliding strip (10) is provided with a through hole that is limited and engaged with the limiting pin (11). The outer wall of the limiting pin (11) is provided with an annular protrusion. The outer wall of the limiting pin (11) is fitted with a spring (12). The two ends of the spring (12) are respectively connected to the annular protrusion and the connecting frame (9). The outer wall of the box (3) is also provided with a positioning component for positioning the limiting pin (11).

2. The modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the inner wall of the box (3) are provided with a winding rod (6), and both ends of the outer wall of the winding rod (6) are wrapped with a traction rope. One end of the traction rope on the same winding rod (6) is connected to the same connecting rod (7).

3. The modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top outer wall of the germination tray (5) is fixedly connected to both ends of the connecting strip (8), and the bottom outer wall of the connecting rod (7) is provided with a groove that is damped and slidably engaged with the connecting strip (8).

4. The modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side wall of the housing (3) is equipped with a drive assembly (15) for driving two winding rods (6) to wind up the traction rope.

5. The modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The germination box (2) is provided with an inlet pipe (16) and a drain pipe (17) on one side. Both the inlet pipe (16) and the drain pipe (17) are connected to the box body (3), and the connection ports of the inlet pipe (16) and the drain pipe (17) to the box body (3) are located below the germination tray (5).

6. The modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base (1) is equipped with two water pumps that are connected to the water inlet pipe (16) and the drain pipe (17) respectively. The two water pumps are connected to the external water supply line and the drainage line respectively through two connection ends (18).

7. The modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning component includes a side rod (13) and two U-shaped clips (14). The side rod (13) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the limiting pin (11), and the U-shaped clips (14) are fixedly connected to the side wall of the box (3).

8. The modular layered germination device for propagating aquatic plant seedlings according to claim 7, characterized in that, The side rod (13) is engaged with the limiting pin (11) for limiting, and the two U-shaped clips (14) are arranged in a straight line.

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