JPH0219021Y2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed description of the invention] "Purpose of the invention" (Industrial application field) This invention is a method of installing a large number of plant benches spaced at predetermined intervals over the entire circumference between a pair of opposing roller chains running in parallel. This invention relates to a bench support mechanism of a three-dimensional rotary plant cultivation machine that is configured to be swingably suspended, and is designed to prevent water droplets from dripping onto the plants, especially when the plants placed on each bench are watered overhead. The invention relates to a bench support mechanism.

(Prior Art) Traditionally, gardening and plant cultivation in greenhouses and the like involves arranging a large number of flowerpots and plant beds flat on the ground, but this has an extremely poor space factor.

Conventionally, drying equipment, sericulture equipment, etc. have been equipped with a mounting table on a running endless strip, but in order to effectively utilize the space inside the greenhouse, it is possible to adopt the above-mentioned three-dimensional rotating type of cultivation bench. Conceivable.

However, in a three-dimensional rotary type plant cultivation machine, unlike the above-mentioned sericulture apparatus, etc., the weight of the whole plant to be transferred is extremely large, so the above-mentioned conventional apparatus cannot be used as is.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) In order to effectively utilize the space in a greenhouse etc. and to improve the lighting of the entire plant, the inventor proposed that the windings be wrapped around a pair of first and second rotating bodies on the left and right, respectively. A three-dimensional rotary plant cultivation system in which a large number of plant benches are swingably suspended at predetermined intervals around the entire circumference of the chain between two roller chains that run parallel to the horizontal direction along a guide rail. Although the machine is provided separately, in this case, if the distance between the roller chains is large and the bench is long, it is necessary to ensure the stability of the suspension support part of the bench to the roller chain. In this case, it is conceivable to pass a support bar between the opposing suspension supports, but on the other hand, an overhead irrigation device such as a shower may be installed to irrigate the plants placed on the bench, so this is not possible. In this case, since the support bar runs through the water spray area, water droplets may fall from the support bar and drip onto the plants on the bench.

The present invention has been developed in view of the above-mentioned points, and its purpose is to stabilize the suspended support part for the roller chain of the bench with a simple structure, and to provide the above-mentioned overhead irrigation system. To provide a bench support mechanism that prevents water droplets from dripping from a support bar even when a support bar is placed.

"Structure of the invention" (Means for solving the problems) The bench support mechanism of the three-dimensional rotary plant cultivator according to the invention is arranged so that the bench support mechanism is wound around a pair of left and right first and second rotating bodies, respectively, and is wound around a guide rail. In a three-dimensional rotary plant cultivation machine, a number of plant benches are swingably suspended at predetermined intervals around the entire circumference of the chain between both roller chains running parallel to the horizontal direction along the A support bar having a gutter section formed along the longitudinal direction is spanned between support sections for suspending and supporting both ends of the bench on a roller chain.

(Function) A large number of benches are swingably suspended between the roller chains wound around the first and second rotating bodies and run along the guide rails,
Plants are placed on each bench and run, but even if the bench is long and the distance between the roller chains is wide, a support bar is passed between the suspension support parts of the benches for the roller chains. This stabilizes the suspension support and prevents the roller chain from falling off the rail. In addition, when watering from an overhead irrigation device using spraying, etc., even if the support bar passes through the spray area, water droplets will be discharged from the gutter of the support bar toward the end, and there is a risk that they will drip onto the plants unnecessarily. do not have.

(Example) An example of the bench support mechanism of the three-dimensional rotary plant cultivation machine according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

Figure 1 is a side view of the entire three-dimensional rotary plant cultivation machine.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same, FIG. 3 is a side view showing a state in which the bench of the roller chain is suspended and supported, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the same.

The three-dimensional rotary plant cultivation machine of the present invention includes a pair of left and right first rotating bodies 4, 4 installed on a base 1, a roller chain 6 wound around the first rotating bodies 4, which runs horizontally, and the roller chain 6, a pair of second rotating bodies 5, 5 which rotate through the roller chain, and a pair of second rotating bodies 5, 5, which are swingably suspended between the roller chains, and which are arranged around the entire circumference of the roller chain. It consists of a large number of benches 7 arranged at predetermined intervals over the area, and as the roller chain 6 travels, each bench 7,
7 are configured to move in opposite directions in two stages, upper and lower.

The suspension support part 11 for swingably suspending the bench 7 on the roller chain 6 is fixed to one side of the roller chain 6 using two pivots 6a and 6b of the connecting part 6A. A plate 8, a bracket plate 9 swingably supported at the bottom of the mounting plate 8, and a bifurcated support member extending from the bracket plate 9 and fixed to support the side surface of the bench. 10.

To explain the above-mentioned structure in detail, the bench 7 is a rectangular frame body having a bottom frame 7a, and has a length that corresponds approximately to the space between the two roller chains 6, and the bench 7 is a rectangular frame body having a bottom frame 7a, and has a length that corresponds approximately to the space between the two roller chains 6. A basket-shaped bed, etc. (not shown) is placed thereon.
In order to swingably suspend this bench 7 from the roller chain 6, a mounting plate 8 is attached to the roller chain 6, a support pin 8a is planted therein, and a bracket plate having a short pipe 9a into which the pin can be inserted is used. 9 is suspended vertically so as to be swingable, and a bifurcated support member 10 fixed to the bracket plate 9 is attached to the side plate 7b of the bench 7 to provide suspension support.

When the distance between the roller chains 6, 6 is wide and the bench 7 is long, it is necessary to ensure the stability of the suspension support section 11 and to prevent the roller chain 6 from falling off the guide rail 3. Both suspension support parts 11, 1
It is necessary to maintain a constant spacing between the suspension supports 11, 11, and therefore a support bar 12 is provided between the suspension support parts 11, 11. This support bar 12 is provided with gutter portions 12a on both sides, and in the embodiment is formed into a "U"-shaped cross section using a bent plate such as Liphat steel. The end of the support bar 12 is engaged with a support pin 8a passing through the bracket plate 9, but it is preferable that the entire support bar be arranged so as to be inclined somewhat to either the right or left side.

13 This is an overhead irrigation device for watering plants placed on a bench and running, and is placed in the running path, so that water is sprayed from a spray nozzle 14a of a water supply pipe 14 extending across the road. It's getting old.

Next, to describe an example of operation, drive source 2 (motor)
The rotation of the common shaft 1 via the reducer 15
6 rotates, and the feed gear 17 causes the roller chain 6 to travel in the direction of arrow F. first rotating body 4,
4 and the second rotating bodies 5, 5 are free and therefore rotate as the roller chain 6 travels. A bench 7 is placed between the roller chains 6 that run in parallel.
are swingably supported in suspension and move sequentially as the roller chain 6 travels.
Since the support bar 12 is extended between the guide rollers 1 and 1, the suspension support section 11 is stabilized and there is no risk of the roller chain 6 falling off the guide roller 3.

Further, when watering is performed from the overhead irrigation device 13, the support bar 12 passes through the spray area, and water droplets generated by being sprayed onto the support bar are discharged to one end side along the gutter portion 12a.

"Effect of the invention" According to the bench support mechanism of the three-dimensional rotary plant cultivation machine according to the invention, the entire roller chain is wound around the first and second rotating bodies and runs along the guide rail. A large number of benches are swingably suspended around the circumference, and plants are placed on each bench and run, but a support bar is passed between the suspension support parts of the benches to the roller chain. Since the roller chain is stabilized, the roller chain will not fall off the rail. In addition, when watering from an overhead irrigation device using spraying, etc., even if the support bar passes through the spray area, water droplets will be discharged from the gutter of the support bar toward the end, and there is a risk that they will drip onto the plants unnecessarily. do not have.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the bench support mechanism of the three-dimensional rotary plant cultivation machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a side view of the entire three-dimensional rotary plant cultivation machine, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same, and FIG. 3 is a roller. FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state in which the bench is suspended and supported by the chain, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the same. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Machine frame, 2... Drive source, 3... Guide rail, 4... First rotating body, 5... Second rotating body,
6...Roller chain, 6A...Connection part, 6
a, 6b... Pivot, 7... Bench, 8... Mounting plate, 9... Bracket plate, 10... Bifurcated support member, 11... Suspension support portion, 12... Support bar, 1
2a...Gutter section, 13...Overhead irrigation device.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A plant bench is placed between two roller chains that are wound around a pair of left and right first and second rotating bodies and run horizontally in parallel along a guide rail. In a three-dimensional rotary plant cultivator which is configured to be swingably suspended at predetermined intervals over the entire circumference of the machine, there is a space between supporting parts for suspending and supporting both ends of the bench on a roller chain along the longitudinal direction. A bench support mechanism characterized in that a support bar having a gutter section extends across the support bar.