Ground Level Reference and Temporary Trunk Centering Seedling Planting Guide

Abstract

The invention is a portable device that is temporarily placed at the mouth of the planting hole after the seedling planting hole has been dug. It is related to the seedling planting guide. The guide includes the main supporting stem (1) surrounding the hole opening, and the bottom The contact surfaces sit on the ground around the pit, forming the ground level reference plane (D). at least three ground level reference feet (2), connection in the central region of the main supporting body The openable body centering ring (4) carried by its arms (19) towards the center of the ring flexible centering wings (6) that provide elastic contact to different body diameters by extending and main root collar level indicator (7) carried on the indicator carrier (20) on the carrier stem It includes. The main reference mark (8) on the level indicator is below the ground level reference feet. The ground level, defined by the contact surfaces, is positioned relative to the reference plane. During use, the seedling stem is temporarily secured via the centering ring and flexible wings. It is kept in the center of the pit, and the root collar area is measured relative to the surrounding ground level using a level indicator. after alignment and planting is complete, the centering ring is opened and the guide seedling is inserted. It is removed laterally from the trunk.

Description

TARIFF Ground Level Reference and Temporary Trunk Centering Seedling Planting Guide 1. Technical Area The invention relates to the planting of seedlings in agriculture, nursery, fruit growing, landscaping, and afforestation applications. helps in placing it at the correct level and close to the center of the pit during the process. It relates to portable mechanical guides. The invention specifically refers to a device that is temporarily placed at the mouth of the planting hole after the seedling has been dug; Using the surrounding ground surface as a reference; the seedling trunk is only temporarily positioned during the planting period. centering; helping to align the root collar level with the surrounding ground level, and A seedling planting tool that can be removed laterally from the stem after planting is complete. It relates to the guide. 2. State of the Art When planting seedlings, the root collar should be kept at an appropriate level relative to the surrounding ground level, and the trunk should be positioned accordingly. Placing the plant close to the center of the hole is important for planting success. In practice, this... Operations are mostly done by eye, using simple alignment rods or planting boards. is being carried out. Known planting templates and centering tools usually indicate the planting location or horizontal center. These are intended to show the depth of planting. Planting depth indicators are mostly holes, augers, or machines. It measures the working depth. Post-planting collars and stake supports are used. These systems are left permanently or semi-permanently on the seedling. Therefore, the reference plane formed by the feet resting on the existing ground around the pit. transmitting the data to the root collar level indicator, simultaneously temporarily centering the seedling stem, and A mechanical guide is needed that can be removed without being left on the seedling at the end of planting. It is located. 3. Purpose of the Invention The main purpose of the invention is to reduce the level of the seedling's root collar to the existing soil around the planting hole. alignment according to the elevation and the placement of the seedling stem in the pit during planting The goal is to provide a portable mechanical guide that helps keep it close to the center. Other purposes of the invention include providing flexible adaptation to different body diameters, and to angled or irregular shapes. Adjustable feet allow for reference on the ground, and the apparatus can be used to plant the seedling after planting is complete. The device can be removed laterally from the stem and reused in different plantings. 4. General Description of the Invention The subject of the invention is a seedling planting guide, a main structure arranged to surround the opening of the hole. It includes a carrier body (1). The main carrier body (1) has lower contact surfaces around the pit. At least three ground level reference feet (2) resting on the existing ground are connected. The bottom contact of the feet The surfaces together define a ground level reference plane (D). In the central region of the main carrier body (1), a body is carried by means of connecting arms (19) There is a centering ring (4). The trunk centering ring (4) is located on the lateral side of the seedling trunk. 35 1 It can be inserted from one side and separated from the apparatus after planting, both open and closed. It can move between locations. Flexible around the inner circumference of the body centering ring (4) extending toward the center of the ring There are centering wings (6). The wings adapt elastically to different fuselage diameters. This helps keep the seedling trunk close to the center of the hole during planting. Root collar level carried by an indicator carrier (20) on the main carrier stem (1). There is an indicator (7). The main reference mark (8) on the indicator is the ground level reference. According to the ground level reference plane (D) formed by the lower contact surfaces of the feet (2). It is located in a predetermined position. Thus, the user can see the root collar area of ​​the seedling. It can be aligned with the surrounding ground level. 5. Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: General view of the seedling planting guide when closed. Figure 2: Side view of the positioning of the seedling planting guide on the hole. Figure 3: Main carrier body, body centering ring and upper part of flexible centering vanes. It is the appearance. Figure 4: Detail of the relationship between the root collar level indicator and the ground level reference plane. It is the appearance. Figure 5: Open-closed structure of the body centering ring including hinge and locking latch. It is the appearance. Figure 6: Detailed view of the height-adjustable ground level reference leg. Figure 7: Showing the adaptation of flexible centering wings to different seedling stem diameters. It is the appearance. Figure 8: Opening the stem centering ring and guiding the seedling stem laterally. It is the appearance of being removed. 6. Explanation of Reference Symbols Reference Part Name 1 Main carrier body 2 Ground level reference feet 3. Non-slip contact base 4 Body centering rings Public aperture adjustment mechanism 6 Flexible centering vanes 7. Root collar level indicator 8 Main reference marks 9 First additional reference mark Second additional reference mark 11 Root collar contact marker 12 Pit center markers 13. Temporary body retention latch 14 First body section Second body part 35 40 45 50 55 2 16 Hinges 17 Locking latch 18 Foot height adjustment screws 19 Connecting Arm Indicator carrier D: Ground level reference plane 7. Detailed Description of the Invention In the preferred application, the main supporting body (1) is a ring or polygon surrounding the mouth of the pit. It is in the form of a frame. Main carrier body (1), first body part (14) and second body It can consist of parts (15). The parts are connected to each other by a hinge (16) and in the closed position It is held in place by the locking latch (17). Thus, the entire apparatus is held laterally from the seedling stem at the end of planting. It can diverge in one direction. Three ground levels, preferably at angular intervals of approximately 120 degrees, around the main supporting body (1) Reference foot (2) is located. The bottom of the feet is widened or has a sliding limiter. The contact base (3) can be found. On sloping or uneven surfaces, the height of each foot can be determined. The height can be adjusted individually with the height adjustment screw (18). When the adjustment is complete, the bottom contact of the feet surfaces, ground level reference plane (D) which is taken as the basis for the main reference mark (8) of the indicator. definitions. Body centering ring (4), at least two connections in the center region of the main carrier body (1) It is carried by the arm (19). The ring can be two-part and hinged. The open position of the ring is the seedling. It allows for lateral passage of the stem; in its closed position, it surrounds the seedling stem. Ring segments It can be held in the closed position with a locking latch (17) or a temporary body holding latch (13). A ring clearance adjustment device (5) may be found on the body centering ring (4). This The mechanism allows the inner opening of the ring to be adjusted according to different seedling stem diameters. Ring Flexible centering vanes (6) placed at intervals inside, when they come into contact with the fuselage It bends elastically and helps center the body without rigidly compressing it. Root collar level indicator (7) on indicator carrier (20) attached to main carrier stem (1) The main reference marker (8) is located at ground level while the apparatus is standing on its reference feet (2). It is positioned to correspond to the reference plane (D). First and second additional reference The markings (9, 10) indicate that the root collar is above the ground plane in certain planting practices. It can show the different shares that need to be left. Root collar contact marker (11), from the indicator extending towards the seedling stem, with the selected reference mark at the root collar region. This can make comparison easier. The recess center marker (12) located on the main carrier body, the centering ring It shows the geometric center and helps position the guide over the recess opening. It is possible. 8. How the Invention Works After the planting hole is opened, the guide, ground level reference feet (2) around the hole It is placed so that it sits on the ground. If necessary, the leg heights are adjusted with the adjustment screws (18). With the trunk centering ring (4) in the open position, the seedling trunk is turned laterally towards the ring. It is brought to the center and closed to the public. Flexible centering wings (6) contact the fuselage. The user centers the seedling temporarily. The user marks the root collar area with the main reference mark (8) or 35 40 45 3 Aligns with the selected additional reference marker (9, 10). After the pit is filled with soil, the ring and When necessary, the main support trunk is opened; the guide seedling trunk is extended laterally. 9. Application Methods in Industry Main carrier body, connecting arms, centering ring, indicator carrier and reference feet; plastic injection, aluminum profile, sheet metal cutting and bending, machining, composite molding or It can be produced repeatably using one or more 3D printing methods. Flexible. Centering vanes can be made from elastomer, rubber, flexible polymer, or spring plastic. The parts can be assembled with screw, pin, hinge or snap connections. The invention is for agriculture. as a reusable mechanical apparatus in nursery, landscaping and afforestation applications It is manufacturable and usable. 4

Claims

REQUESTS 1. Used by temporarily placing it at the edge of the hole after the sapling planting hole has been dug. It is a portable seedling planting guide, its feature is that it is arranged to surround the edge of the hole. a main carrier body (1), attached to the main carrier body (1) and the lower contact surfaces are recessed at least three ground levels that define a ground level reference plane (D) by sitting on the surrounding ground. reference foot (2), connecting arms (19) in the central region of the main carrier body (1) transported via a device and brought to an open position, creating a lateral passage opening for the seedling trunk. body centering ring (4), ring around the inner circumference of the body centering ring (4) flexible centering wings (6) extending toward the center and on the main carrier body (1) Carried by the indicator carrier (20), the main reference marker (8) is below the ground level reference feet (2). The ground level defined by the contact surfaces is a predetermined reference plane (D) It includes a root collar level indicator (7) located at the position.

2. It is a seedling planting guide according to Claim 1, and its feature is; the main ground level reference feet (2) They are positioned at angular intervals around the carrier body (1).

3. It is a seedling planting guide according to Claim 1, and its feature is; the main ground level reference feet (2) It is adjustable in the vertical direction relative to the carrier body (1).

4. It is a seedling planting guide according to claim 3, and its feature is that each ground level reference foot (2), A foot height adjustment screw (18) that changes the height of the foot relative to the main support body (1) It includes.

5. It is a seedling planting guide according to Claim 1, and its feature is that the ground level reference feet (2) are below. an extended and / or slip-limiting contact base resting on the ground in part (3) It is the presence of.

6. It is a seedling planting guide according to Claim 1, and its feature is that the stem centering ring (4) is one The first and second ring parts move relative to each other around the hinge (16) and the ring It includes a locking latch (17) that keeps the parts in the closed position.

7. It is a seedling planting guide according to claim 1 or 6, and its feature is; the stem centering ring (4) a ring opening adjustment mechanism that changes the inner opening according to different seedling stem diameters (5) It includes.

8. It is a seedling planting guide according to Claim 1, and its feature is; flexible centering wings (6) on the trunk. Placement at intervals around the centering ring (4) and contact with the seedling stem It is the elastic bending of the skin when it is applied.

9. It is a seedling planting guide according to Claim 1, and its feature is; root collar level indicator (7), main In addition to the reference mark (8), different planting allowances on the ground level reference plane (D) It must contain at least one additional reference mark (9, 10) indicating.

10. It is a seedling planting guide according to claim 1 or 9, and its feature is; root collar level indicator (7), It contains a root collar contact marker (11) that extends towards the root collar region of the seedling.

11. It is a seedling planting guide according to Claim 1, and its feature is; the stem on the main supporting stem (1). The center of the centering ring (4) is indicated by a recessed center marker (12). 35 12. It is a seedling planting guide according to Claim 1, and its feature is that the main supporting trunk (1) has a hinge (16) with the first fuselage part (14) and the second fuselage part (15) connected to each other. It includes a locking latch (17) that holds the body parts in the closed position. 6

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