KR101034513B1 - Appratus for cultivating aquatic plant - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A hydroponic culture system is provided to control light and the temperature for each hydroponic plant inside the system for promoting the growth of the hydroponic plant. CONSTITUTION: A hydroponic culture system comprises the following: a case(10) including a sealed spaces in the inside, and a door installed on the opened front side; a water storage tank(20) containing culture fluid with nutrients; a shelf member(30) installed on the upper side of the water storage tank, for dividing the inside of the case into multiple spaces; a waterway(31) for flowing the culture fluid, formed in the inside of the shelf member; and a cultivation board(40) mounted on the opened upper side of the shelf member.

Description

Hydroponic Cultivation Equipment {Appratus For Cultivating Aquatic Plant}

The present invention relates to a hydroponic cultivation apparatus, which can promote the growth of hydroponic plants by providing an optimal environment suitable for the characteristics of hydroponic plants, and more particularly, to a hydroponic cultivation apparatus capable of cultivating various kinds of hydroponic plants efficiently. will be.

Generally, hydroponic cultivation refers to a cultivation method in which plants are grown using a culture solution in which various necessary nutrients are dissolved in water, instead of receiving water and various nutrients necessary for plant growth from soil (soil).

This hydroponic cultivation is known to have the advantage of being able to harvest clean vegetables or crops that are not contaminated by using pesticides that are harmful to the human body, and yielding a large yield in a relatively short period of time.

Accordingly, various hydroponic cultivation apparatuses capable of hydroponic cultivation have been disclosed, for example, Utility Model Model No. 20-0261098, Patent No. 10-0459631, and Patent No. 10-0761253.

However, the above-described conventional hydroponic apparatuses mainly improve the technical aspects of supplying the culture fluid to the hydroponic plant more smoothly, and have the following problems.

First, there is a limit to promote the growth of hydroponic plants, because only supplying the culture medium to the hydroponic plants can not control and supply the light or temperature necessary for the growth of plants, especially in places where sunlight is scarce, it is difficult to cultivate hydroponic plants efficiently have.

In addition, it is difficult to cultivate various kinds of plants having different characteristics hydroponic, there is a problem that only hydroponic cultivation of plants having similar characteristics in one device.

In addition, due to the structure of the device is difficult to install and use in a narrow space, such as the interior of an apartment or office, and also can be used only as a hydroponic cultivation device there is also a problem that can not be used at all.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the object of the present invention is a hydroponic cultivation apparatus that can promote the growth of hydroponic plants through the control of light and temperature according to the characteristics of hydroponic plants as well as the smooth supply of culture medium. To provide.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a hydroponic cultivation apparatus that can efficiently control and cultivate various hydroponic plants having different characteristics in a single device by controlling a plurality of cultivation spaces independently.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a hydroponic cultivation apparatus that can be easily cultivated in any place indoors and outdoors without being limited by the installation place, and can be easily utilized for other purposes as needed.

As a problem solving means of the present invention for achieving the above object,

It is provided on the case, the inner bottom surface of the case, the reservoir in which the culture medium is stored, and is installed at a predetermined height interval inside the case above the reservoir to partition the inside of the case into multiple layers, and the channel of the culture solution is formed therein. A plurality of shelving members, a plurality of cultivation plate is provided on each of the plurality of shelving members, a plurality of planting holes for the hydroponic plant is formed, and the hydroponic cultivation is provided on each of the cultivation plates to the upper side of each of the plurality of cultivation plates Between a plurality of lighting members for irradiating light independently to the plant, an illumination control unit for controlling the intensity of the light of each of the plurality of lighting members according to the characteristics of planted hydroponic plants, and between the water tank and the channel of the upper shelf member A supply pipe is connected, and a channel of each of the plurality of shelf members is connected to the connecting tube, and between the channel of the lowermost shelf member and the reservoir. Disclosed is a hydroponic cultivation apparatus including a culture medium circulation unit configured to circulate a culture solution of the reservoir according to driving of a circulation pump, and a pump control unit controlling a driving of the circulation pump.

Here, a plurality of temperature sensors are provided for each floor partitioned by the plurality of shelf members, a plurality of intake fans and exhaust fans respectively provided on both sides of the case of each layer, and a plurality of temperature sensors according to the temperatures detected by the respective temperature sensors. The apparatus may further include a fan controller configured to independently control driving of the intake fan and the exhaust fan.

In addition, the supply pipe, the connection pipe, the recovery pipe of the culture medium circulation portion may be installed to pass through the inside of both side walls of the case.

In addition, a plurality of display members may be rotatably installed on one side of the case of each layer to display information such as planted hydroponic plants and planting dates.

Hydroponic cultivation apparatus according to the present invention,

In addition to smoothly supplying the culture solution to the hydroponic plants, it is possible to optimally provide the light intensity and temperature to the hydroponic plants, thereby promoting the growth of hydroponic plants, which has the advantage of obtaining a large number of harvests in a short time.

In addition, since the case is divided into multiple layers and each layer independently controls light, temperature, and the like, there are advantages in that various types of hydroponic plants having different characteristics can be efficiently grown in a single device.

In addition, there is an advantage that can facilitate the management of various hydroponic plants through the display member provided for each layer.

In addition, it can be grown with or without sunlight, and all the components are provided inside the case, so that hydroponic cultivation can be safely carried out not only outdoors but also indoors. .

In addition, it is noted that in addition to the effects specifically stated above, unique effects that can be easily derived and expected from the characteristic configuration of the present invention can also be included in the effects of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a hydroponic cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a hydroponic cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
3 is a perspective view illustrating a shelf member and a redistribution material according to an embodiment of the present invention,
4 is a perspective view illustrating a display member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the hydroponic cultivation apparatus according to the present invention.

This embodiment is provided to more completely explain the present invention to those skilled in the art, and the shape, size, etc. of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated to emphasize a more clear description. It should be noted.

In addition, in describing the embodiments, in the case where it is determined that the technical features of the present invention may be unnecessarily obscured as a matter already known to those skilled in the art, such as known functions or known configurations, the details of the embodiments will be described in detail. The description will be omitted.

1 to 4 are views illustrating a hydroponic cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the drawings, the hydroponic cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a case 10, a reservoir 20, a plurality of shelf members 30, a plurality of cultivation plate 40 ), And a plurality of lighting members 50, and a culture solution circulation portion.

The configuration according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail. First, the case 10 may have an airtight space therein, the front of which may be opened, and the door 11 may be installed on the opened front.

As shown in FIG. 1, the door 11 may be formed as a pair, and may be formed as a single door, as well as a single door, and may be configured to be opened and closed on one side, so that the inside of the case 10 may be viewed from the outside. It may be formed transparently.

The reservoir 20 is a culture (W) in which various nutrients are dissolved in water is stored therein, is provided on the inner bottom surface of the case (10).

The plurality of shelf members 30 are installed inside the case 10 on the upper side of the water storage tank 20, and are respectively fixed to both sides of the case 10 at predetermined height intervals to partition the inside of the case 10 into multiple layers. .

In this way, the interior of the case 10 is partitioned into a plurality of layers by the plurality of shelf members 30, and each of the partitioned layers may be used as an independent space for growing various types of hydroponic plants.

Each of the shelf members 30 has an upper surface open, and a water channel 31 in which the culture solution W is introduced, stored, and flows out is formed therein.

The plurality of cultivation plate 40 is provided with a seated upper portion of each of the plurality of shelf members (30).

Each of these cultivation plate 40 is formed with a number of planting holes 41 for planting hydroponic plants.

The planting hole 41 may be variously adopted in size and number depending on the type of hydroponic plants to be planted.

The plurality of lighting members 50 are provided on the upper side of each of the plurality of redistribution plate 40 seated on the plurality of shelf members 30.

Each of the lighting members 50 is irradiated with light independently of the hydroponic plants planted in each of the cultivation plate 40, it is implemented so that the light intensity can be controlled independently by each lighting control unit (not shown). .

That is, since the photosynthesis amount of the plant is mainly determined by the light intensity, the plurality of lighting members 50 independently irradiate light in accordance with the characteristics of the hydroponic plants planted in each of the cultivation plates 40, and The lighting control unit irradiates the light with the intensity between the light compensation point (light intensity at the same amount of photosynthesis and respiration volume) of the hydroponic plant and the light saturation point (light intensity at which the photosynthesis amount is no longer increased). In order to control the plurality of lighting members 50 independently.

As described above, the plurality of lighting members 50 are provided on the upper side of each of the redistribution plates 40, so that the lighting members 50 for the uppermost redistribution plates 40 are fixed to the ceiling inside the case 10. Installed, the remaining lighting member 50 may be installed to be fixed to the bottom of each shelf member (30). In addition, various lighting lamps may be employed as the lighting member 50. In consideration of power consumption, safety, and aesthetic aspects, it may be preferable to employ LED lamps.

The culture medium circulation part is an element for supplying and circulating the culture solution (W) stored in the reservoir 20 to the respective channels 31 formed in the plurality of shelf members 30.

According to the present embodiment, the culture medium circulation part may include a supply pipe 61, a connection pipe 62, a recovery pipe 63, and a circulation pump 64 that provides a circulation force.

The supply pipe 61 is installed to be connected between the water tank 20 and the channel 31 of the shelf member 30 positioned at the uppermost side of the plurality of shelf members 30 to drive the circulation pump 64. Accordingly, the culture solution W of the reservoir 20 is supplied to the uppermost channel 31.

The connecting pipe 62 connects the respective channels 31 from the uppermost channel 31 sequentially to the lowermost channel 31 so that the culture solution W is sequentially lowered from the uppermost channel 31. It can flow in a zigzag up to the channel 31 of.

In addition, the recovery pipe 63 is connected between the channel 31 of the shelf member 30 positioned at the lower side and the reservoir 20, and the culture medium W passing through the channels 31 is again stored in the reservoir 20. ) Can be recovered.

That is, according to the above configuration, when the circulation pump 64 is driven, the culture solution W of the reservoir 20 is supplied to the uppermost channel 31 through the supply pipe 61, and then each channel 31 and Along with the connecting pipe 62, the lower waterway 31 is reached, and the circulation is made in a path that flows back into the reservoir 20 through the recovery pipe 63.

Here, the circulation pump 64 may be controlled to be driven by a pump control unit (not shown). The pump control unit may be implemented such that the circulation pump 64 is driven only by a predetermined time at a predetermined time interval. That is, for example, by controlling the circulation pump 64 to be driven for about 10 to 30 minutes at intervals of 6 hours per day, it is possible to achieve smooth supply of the culture medium and prevention of deterioration of the culture medium while reducing electric consumption.

In addition, the supply pipe 61, the connection pipe 62, the recovery pipe 63 constituting the culture medium circulation portion may be installed to pass through the inside of both side walls of the case 10 as shown in FIG.

As such, the supply pipe 61, the connection pipe 62, and the recovery pipe 63 are installed to pass through the inside of the wall surface of the case 10 so that they are not exposed to the outside of the wall surface. It can be seen that to improve the decorative characteristics of the hydroponic cultivation apparatus 100.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, means for adjusting the temperature and aeration of each partitioned layer inside the case 10 may be further included.

In one embodiment, a plurality of temperature sensors 71 are provided for each layer in the case 10, and a plurality of intake fans 72 and exhaust fans 73 are provided on both sides of the case 10 of each layer, respectively. The intake fan 72 and the exhaust fan 73 may be implemented such that the driving thereof is controlled by a fan controller (not shown).

The temperature sensor 71 detects the temperature of each layer and applies it to the fan control unit, and the fan control unit compares the preset temperature with the sensed temperature according to the characteristics of the hydroponic plants planted for each layer.

When the sensed temperature is high, the intake fan 72 and the exhaust fan 73 are driven to adjust the temperature of each layer to an optimal temperature for the growth of hydroponic plants.

In addition, according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the display member 80 may be further installed in each partitioned layer of the case 10.

The display member 80 is for displaying a variety of information, such as the type of hydroponic plants, the date of planting, so that a commercial person can easily manage the hydroponic plants planted in the cultivation plate 40 of each layer.

In one embodiment, the display member 80 is provided in a plurality of on each side of the case 10 for each layer so as to independently display the information of the hydroponics planted on the cultivation plate 40 of each layer. can do.

And the display member 80 can be installed to fold horizontally on one side of the case 10 when not in use, as shown in Figure 4 and to rotate the display vertically to display the information only during use. .

Meanwhile, reference numeral 12, which is not described in the above drawings, is a user input panel for allowing a user to input and adjust the above-described setting values of the lighting controller, the pump controller, and the fan controller.

Looking at the configuration according to the embodiments of the present invention as described above, the operation thereof will be described as follows.

First, the culture medium (W) is put into the reservoir 20 and stored, and planting various kinds of hydroponic plants to be hydroponicly grown in the planting hole 41 of each cultivation plate 40, and then each cultivation plate 40 It is seated on the plurality of shelf members 30 provided in the case 10, respectively.

In addition, suitable for growth of hydroponic plants planted in each layer by inputting the setting values of the lighting control unit, the pump control unit, and the fan control unit through the user input panel 12 to match the characteristics of the hydroponic plants planted in each of the cultivation plates 40. Be prepared to control the lighting and temperature.

In this state, the circulation pump 64 is operated so that the culture solution W stored in the water storage tank 20 is supplied to the channel 31 of each shelf member 30. When the culture solution (W) is supplied as described above, each of the channels 31 is filled with the culture solution (W) to a certain height so that hydroponic cultivation of the hydroponic plant planted on the cultivation plate 40 is performed.

In the hydroponic cultivation process, the circulation pump 64 is controlled according to the set value of the pump control unit to circulate the culture solution W while driving at a predetermined time interval.

In addition, the intensity of light of the lighting member 50 provided for each floor is independently controlled according to the setting value of the lighting control unit, and the intake fan 72 and the exhaust fan 73 are provided for each floor according to the setting value of the fan control unit. The temperature of each layer is controlled independently as it is driven.

And the user can easily manage the cultivated hydroponic plant by displaying the type, the date of planting, and the like on the display member 80 provided for each layer.

As described above, the hydroponic cultivation apparatus according to the present invention divides the case 10 into a plurality of layers and enables to control light, temperature, and the like independently of each layer, so that various types of hydroponic plants having different characteristics are contained within a single device. In addition, it can be seen that it can be efficiently cultivated and that the management can be facilitated through the display of the display member.

In addition, it can be seen that it is possible to promote the growth of hydroponic plants by not only supplying the culture solution to hydroponic plants but optimally providing the light intensity and temperature to the hydroponic plants.

In addition, since all the components are accommodated inside the case 10 and the hydroponic plants can be cultivated through the front door, they can be easily installed indoors, thereby controlling indoor humidity and discharging from plants. In addition, it can be expected that air purification due to the oxygen can be expected and have a beneficial effect on children's emotional development.

In addition, since the tubes constituting the culture fluid circulation unit are installed on the wall surface of the case 10 and the shelf members 30 are firmly fixed to both sides of the case 10, not only as a hydroponic cultivation device, but also cultivation if necessary. If the plate 40 is replaced with a separate support plate, it can be seen that it can be utilized as a storage box that can accommodate various objects, such as a general shelf.

As mentioned above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings, and is modified or changed by those skilled in the art. Equivalent configuration will be made without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

Referring to the symbols for the main parts of the accompanying drawings as follows.
10: case 20: reservoir
30: shelf member 31: channel
40: cultivation sheet 41: planting work
50: lighting member 61: supply pipe
62: connector 63: recovery tube
64: circulating pump 71: temperature sensor
72: intake fan 73: exhaust fan
80: display member

Claims (4)

case;
It is provided on the inner bottom surface of the case, the reservoir for storing the culture solution;
A plurality of shelf members installed at a predetermined height interval inside the case above the reservoir to divide the case into a plurality of layers, and a channel of the culture solution formed therein;
A plurality of cultivating plates provided on the plurality of shelf members, respectively, and having a plurality of planting holes for hydroponic plants;
A plurality of lighting members provided on an upper side of each of the plurality of cultivation plates to independently irradiate light to hydroponic plants planted in each cultivation plate;
Lighting control unit for controlling the intensity of the light of each of the plurality of lighting members in accordance with the characteristics of planted hydroponic plants;
A supply pipe is connected between the reservoir and the channel of the uppermost shelf member, a channel of each of the plurality of shelf members is connected to the connecting tube, and a return pipe is connected between the channel of the lowermost shelf member and the reservoir to drive the circulation pump. According to the culture medium of the water tank, the supply pipe and the connection pipe and the recovery pipe is a culture medium circulation portion which is installed to pass through the inner wall of both sides of the case; And
Hydroponic cultivation apparatus comprising a; pump control unit for controlling the driving of the circulation pump. The method of claim 1,
A plurality of temperature sensors provided for each floor partitioned by the plurality of shelf members;
A plurality of intake fans and an exhaust fan respectively provided on both sides of the case of each layer; And
And a fan control unit that independently controls driving of the plurality of intake fans and the exhaust fans according to the temperatures sensed by the respective temperature sensors. 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
Hydroponic cultivation apparatus, characterized in that a plurality of display members rotatably installed on one side of the case of each layer to display information such as the type of planting hydroponic plants, planting date.



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