Rotary Liquid-Supplying Cultivation Device for Uniform Light
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Solution Overview
Problem
In plant cultivation, plants in incubators often receive uneven light due to the presence of multiple plants, leading to inconsistent growth and difficulties in watering.
Innovation Solution
A rotary liquid-supplying cultivation device that includes a box body, a liquid supply device, and a rotating device, where a water tank, solenoid valve, and cannulas are connected to irrigation basins on a turntable, allowing for rotation and uniform irrigation and light exposure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple plants are cultivated in an incubator, then the cultivation capacity is improved, but the light reception becomes uneven and plant growth consistency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotating turntable mechanism that dynamically changes the position of cultivation basins relative to the light source. The turntable rotates to bring different plants into optimal light reception positions, transforming a static cultivation system into a dynamic one. This resolves the contradiction by enabling multiple plants to be cultivated while maintaining growth consistency through periodic repositioning for uniform light exposure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces rotational motion as a new dimension of operation. Instead of arranging plants in a fixed two-dimensional layout, the system adds temporal and rotational dimensions by rotating the turntable. This allows plants to sequentially occupy different spatial positions relative to the light source, achieving uniform light distribution across multiple plants without compromising cultivation capacity.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple plants are cultivated in an incubator, then the cultivation capacity is improved, but the watering operation becomes inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating turntable dynamically positions cultivation basins under the liquid supply device during watering operations. By rotating the turntable to bring target plants into position, the system enables convenient watering of multiple plants without requiring manual repositioning or complex routing of water delivery mechanisms. This maintains ease of operation while increasing cultivation capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service watering through automated positioning. The turntable automatically rotates to present the next plant requiring water to the fixed liquid supply device, eliminating the need for operators to manually move plants or reposition the watering system. This automated positioning maintains operational simplicity while supporting multiple plants.
3Device complexity
If a fixed liquid supply system is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to irrigate plants at different positions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a rotating turntable that dynamically repositions cultivation basins relative to a fixed liquid supply device. This dynamic positioning allows a simple fixed liquid supply system to service multiple plant positions sequentially during rotation, achieving versatile irrigation coverage without complicating the liquid supply mechanism itself. The complexity remains low while adaptability increases through temporal repositioning.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device ensures even light reception and convenient watering for plants by rotating the turntable with irrigation basins, improving plant growth consistency and operational ease.
Implementation Method 1
a first spring arranged in the sleeve, and two ends of the first spring are respectively connected with the stop block and the bushing
Implementation Method 2
the solenoid valve is installed at the liquid supply pipe
Data Source
AI summary
A rotary liquid-supplying cultivation device for plant growth is provided, which includes a box body provided with a water tank, a liquid supply device and a rotating device. A fill lamp is connected with an inner wall of the box body. The liquid supply device includes a liquid supply pipe, a solenoid valve, a sleeve, a first spring, a bushing, a metal pipe, a cannula and a cultivation basin. An end of the liquid supply pipe is inserted in the water tank; a limiting block is arranged in the sleeve and slidably matched with an inner wall of the sleeve; two ends of the first spring are respectively connected with the limiting block and the bushing. The rotating device includes a turntable on which the cultivation basin is arranged, a transmission rod coaxially connected with the metal tube and a driving mechanism configured to drive the transmission rod to rotate.