DK181144B1 - System for growing lettuce and vegetables - Google Patents

Abstract

A system for growing plants, which system comprises: - a stand (10) with a foot (1), - several cultivation containers (4), where the stand (10) comprises one or more arms (2), each equipped with a holding structure (3), where each arm (2) is arranged to hold one or more of the system's cultivation containers (4) by means of the holding structure (3), where the system comprises one or more upper parts (5) for one or more cultivation containers ( 4), where each upper part (5) consists of a lid that is movably mounted and is designed to isolate the culture container (4) from the surroundings in a closed state and to allow access to the contents of the culture container (4) in an open state.

Description

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Description

The scope of the invention

The present invention relates to a system for growing salads and/or vegetables.

The background of the invention

There is a general tendency in society to eat more greens. That is why many have started to grow salads and vegetables in a kitchen garden. A typical kitchen garden includes either beds or pots. However, these growing methods for salad and/or vegetables require a lot of effort from the person who grows vegetables, as if care is not taken, there is a risk that the entire harvest can be destroyed by e.g. drought or too much water. Other problems such as attacks from pests such as snails, caterpillars or flying insects can also be difficult to avoid when growing in pots and beds.

It is therefore desirable to produce an alternative that makes it easier to grow your own salads and/or vegetables.

A known solution is shown in CN 212812966 U, in which it is a plant tower which has a number of cultivation containers with lids, thereby minimizing attacks from pests such as snails, larvae or flying insects.

However, it would be advantageous to create an alternative that makes it easier to get to the plants, e.g. when the plants need to be watered.

Purpose of the invention

The purpose of this invention is to provide a system that makes it easier to grow your own salads and/or vegetables.

The object of the present invention is achieved with a system as defined in claim 1. Preferred embodiments are defined in subclauses

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The system according to the invention is a system for growing plants, which system comprises: - a stand - several growing containers, - a foot which is designed to be mounted on the stand, where the stand comprises one or more arms, each of which is equipped with a destructure, where each arm is adapted to hold one or more of the system's cultivation containers by means of the holding structure. In which the system includes one or more upper parts which are designed to bring the cultivation containers into respectively: - a folded state, in which the upper part isolates the inside of the cultivation containers from the surroundings and - an open state, in which there is open access to the inside of the cultivation container, where the upper parts are mounted on the stand.

The term cultivation container means a container that is placed and designed to be able to hold plant material and receive water and/or fertilizer.

This achieves a number of advantages that make it simpler for a user to grow plants. Since the cultivation containers are raised from the ground, you can avoid attacks from e.g. snails and caterpillars, as they find it difficult to climb out of the stand.

In one embodiment, a tub of brine is placed at the foot of the stand to prevent attacks from snails.

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By having the cultivation container raised, an improved working position is achieved. It also makes it easier to see pests and weeds at the cotyledon stage, so these can be weeded out before they hamper the crop.

It is also an advantage to separate the cultivated crops, as this can avoid the spread of e.g. weeds, the way you see them in a typical vegetable garden.

By having upper parts for each growing container, protection can also be provided against flying insects and weather conditions.

In one embodiment, the holding structure is mounted at the end of the arm.

In one embodiment, the stand comprises one or more movable arms on which the upper parts for the cultivation containers are mounted.

This achieves a solution whereby one or more upper parts can be moved from an open to a closed state more quickly.

In one embodiment, the movable arms are controlled by an actuator.

Hereby, by activating/deactivating the actuator, arms can be raised so that a user can access the contents of the cultivation container in a user-friendly way.

In one embodiment, the movable arms are controlled by individual actuators.

With this, a user can control the single arm so that a user can easily gain access to a special cultivation container.

In one embodiment, an electric actuator is used to control the movable arms.

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In one embodiment, a linear electric actuator is used to control the movable arms.

In one embodiment, the movable arms are controlled by raising the upper part of the stand on which the movable arms are mounted, from which the upper parts for the cultivation containers are raised from the cultivation containers

With this, you can have a precise and controlled raising and lowering of the movable arms.

It can be an advantage to have an actuator at the bottom of the stand, as it provides a better weight distribution, as the actuator thus also contributes to ensuring that the stand is heavier at the bottom.

In another embodiment, the actuator is built into the foot.

In one embodiment, the actuator is built into the top part of the stand.

This makes it easier to access the actuator for any maintenance.

In one embodiment, several smaller actuators are mounted instead of a single actuator, each of which can control a movable arm, thereby achieving even better control over the cultivation process.

In one embodiment, the foot is designed as a concrete block. In this way, the system can be easily mounted, e.g. by casting into the foundation or by replacing an existing slab in e.g. a garden with the system.

In this way, the invention can also be mounted in a garden in which cables and the like are buried, as burial can be avoided.

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In one embodiment, the foot is designed as a screw foundation, in which the screw foundation consists of three elongated main parts, in which each main part has a short part that is flexible which connects to a ground screw.

With this, the system can be effectively installed in e.g. a lawn.

In one embodiment, the upper parts for one or more cultivation containers are made of a non-transparent material.

In this way, the upper parts can help protect the plants from sunlight.

In one embodiment, the upper parts for one or more cultivation containers are made of a transparent material.

With this, a user can get a greenhouse-like effect by using the upper part for the growing container.

In one embodiment, the upper parts for one or more cultivation containers are equipped with a locking structure, where the locking structure is designed to retain an upper part so that the cultivation container remains in a closed state.

In one embodiment, the locking structure is a lockable padlock.

This results in a more secure solution.

In one embodiment, the stand is rotatably mounted on the foot.

With this, a user can move arms for easy access to a specific growing container.

In one embodiment, the cultivation container is equipped with a locking pawl so that they cannot rotate.

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In one embodiment, the upper parts for the cultivation container are made of a transparent material.

In this way, plants can still receive sunlight while being protected from insect attacks. 5 In one embodiment, the upper parts for the cultivation container are made of a transparent material that is thermally insulating.

In this way, the plants can be grown longer using the greenhouse effect.

In one embodiment, the upper parts for the cultivation container are made of a non-transparent material.

In this way, the plants can be protected from strong sunlight, e.g. during the summer period.

You can also save on water for the plants, as you can reduce evaporation.

In one embodiment, the uppers have a ventilation opening.

In this way, it can be ensured that there is access to air for the plants when they are closed for longer periods.

In one embodiment, the upper parts have a grip structure.

This allows a user to move the upper parts more easily.

In one embodiment, the stand comprises one or more wires which are arranged and arranged to be passed through the culture container in such a way that the upper parts can be raised and lowered individually by means of a mechanical winch.

In a further embodiment, an external screw is mounted which can adjust the height of the upper part.

With this, a user can easily set whether a cultivation container should be in a closed or open state.

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In one embodiment, the upper parts for the cultivation container are equipped with a locking mechanism.

With this, they can be retained in e.g. windy weather.

In one embodiment, the footing is designed as a screw foundation, wherein the screw foundation consists of three elongated main parts, each main part having a short part that is flexible which connects to a ground screw.

In one embodiment, the foot is designed as a concrete block.

In one embodiment, the culture container contains an insect net.

This provides protection against insects when the upper part is not in the closed state (put on).

In one embodiment, the upper parts comprise a light source.

With this, light can be provided by e.g. cloudy weather and or darkness.

In one embodiment, the cultivation container comprises a technical pipe.

A technical pipe means a structure that includes several technical elements.

In one embodiment, technical pipes include one or more of the following elements - Water/fertilizer addition distributors - A drain - A return hose to the drain - A heating unit - One or more sensors

With this, by placing the technical pipe at the bottom of a cultivation container, greater functionality can be achieved.

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Figure description

The invention will be explained in the following with reference to the accompanying drawing, where

Fig. 1 shows a schematic illustration of a system according to the invention,

Fig. 2 shows a schematic illustration of a foot from a system according to the invention,

Fig. 3 shows a schematic illustration of a second foot from a system according to the invention,

Fig. 4A shows a schematic illustration of a system according to the invention,

Fig. 4B shows the system in Fig. 4A viewed obliquely from above,

Fig. 4C shows the system in Fig. 4A seen directly from above,

Fig. 5A shows a schematic illustration of a culture vessel in the open state,

Fig. 5B shows a schematic illustration of a culture vessel in a closed state,

Fig. 5C shows a schematic illustration of a culture vessel in an open state,

Fig. 5D shows a schematic illustration of a culture vessel in a closed state.

Detailed description

At the outset, it should be noted that the attached drawing only illustrates non-limiting embodiments. A number of other embodiments will be possible within the scope of the present invention. | in the following, corresponding or identical elements in the various embodiments will be designated with the same reference designation.

Fig. 1 shows a system according to the invention seen from the side. The system consists of a foot 1, which is designed to be attached to the substrate.

The stand (10) is mounted on is attached to the foot (1) either as a fixed connection or such that the stand (10) can rotate in relation to the foot (1).

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On the arms (2), holders (3) for the cultivation containers (4) are mounted centrally, either as a fixed connection or in such a way that the cultivation container (4) can be rotated about its center.

The cultivation containers (4) are designed to receive soil and plant material.

The upper part (5) for the cultivation containers is made so that it isolates plants in the cultivation containers (5).

Upper parts can be made of different materials, depending on whether it is desired, e.g. sun rays must be able to penetrate or not penetrate the upper part. By having an upper part (5) that insulates from the surroundings, the plants in the growing container obtain protection against wind as well as insects, snails and birds.

Arm for upper part (6) carry upper parts, from which arms for upper part (6) are mounted centrally on the stand (10). The upper part of the stand (7), where arms for the upper part are mounted, has the purpose of being able to raise or lower the upper parts (5) centrally according to the needs of the plants and when harvesting vegetables / salad.

This mechanical lift can be controlled by an electrical actuator or a mechanical winch (not shown).

An adjustable outer screw (24) can be seen. By rotating this, you can manually raise or lower the upper part (5).

Fig 2 shows the foot (1) in an embodiment in which the foot (1) is designed as a concrete block.

By having the foot (1) in this embodiment, you can ensure good support against wind due to the high weight.

The foot (1) has a centrally located mounting structure (11) which is configured so that the stand (not shown) can be mounted therein.

In one embodiment, the stand is mounted on the foot by screwing.

An additional safeguard can be achieved by guiding the stand further down through the ground below the concrete block.

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Fig 3 shows the foot (1) in another embodiment.

This embodiment consists of three elongated structures connected to ground screws (9) by means of a flexible part (8). This allows for an easy and efficient installation. By making small adjustments to the outer link (8), you can provide more flexibility during the lowering of ground screws (9) such that e.g. can get past stones in the ground.

Fig. 4A shows a system according to the invention seen from the side.

The system consists of a foot (1), a short stand (10) on which an arm (2) with holders (3) for cultivation container (4) is mounted in the top parts.

Holders (3) are designed so that they grip the bottom of the cultivation containers.

An upper part (5) is placed on top of the cultivation container (4).

Fig. 4B shows the same system as 4A seen obliquely from above.

Here it can be seen that it is a ventilation opening (12) and a grip structure (13).

Fig. 4C shows the same system as 4A seen directly from above.

Here it can be seen that the cultivation containers (4) are of uniform size.

Fig 5A-B shows a schematic illustration of an embodiment of the cultivation container (5) in open and closed state.

In Fig 5A, it can be seen that the upper part (5) is lifted from the cultivation container (4) by tipping the upper part (5) to the side.

In one embodiment, the upper part (5) is attached to the culture container by means of a hinge (not shown).

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With this, the user can have both hands free when the upper part has been moved so that it is easier to take care of the plants.

Fig 5C-D shows a schematic illustration of another embodiment of the culture vessel in open and closed state.

In this embodiment, the upper part (5) is lifted vertically and is thus completely separated from the culture container (4).

With this, a user has full access to the plants in the growing container.

For both embodiments, the closed state (Figs 5B and 5D) is the same.

For both embodiments, there is a grip structure (13) that the user can use to move (lift) the upper part (5).

Figs 6 and 7 show special embodiments of the cultivation container 4.

Fig 6 shows an embodiment in which wires with two stopping structures 14 are introduced.

In this embodiment, the upper part is lifted by means of a mechanical winch connected to the wire (not shown).

In Fig 7, the cultivation container is shown with extra features, these are a light source 15, an insect net 16 and a technical pipe 17.

Technical pipe 17 can be seen in greater detail on Fig 8.

Technical pipe 17 consists of a water/fertilizer addition distributor upper 18.

In addition, there is a drain 19 and a return hose from drain 20.

With this, water/fertilizer can be added centrally and drained in case of overdose.

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A heating unit 21 is also fitted.

The technical pipe 17 is also equipped with a first sensor 22 and a second sensor 23.

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Reference number 1 Foot for tripod 2 Arm for cultivation container 3 Holder for cultivation container 4 Cultivation container 5 Upper part for cultivation container 6 Arms for upper part 7 Mounting part for upper arms 8 Movable joint 9 Ground screw 10 Tripod 11 Mounting structure 12 Ventilation opening 13 Grip structure 14 Stop structures 15 Light source 16 Insect net 17 Technical pipe 18 Water/fertilizer addition distributor 19 drain 20 A return hose for the drain 21 A heating unit 22 Sensor 23 Sensor 24 Adjustable outer screw

Claims (14)

14 DK 181144 B1 Patent claim 1. A system for growing plants, which system comprises: - a stand (10) - several cultivation containers (4), - a foot (1) which is arranged to be mounted on the stand (10) where the stand (10) comprises one or more arms (2), each of which is equipped with a holding structure (3), where each arm (2) is designed to hold one or more of the culture containers (4) of the system by means of the holding structure (3), characterized in that the system comprises one or more upper parts (5) which are designed to bring the cultivation containers (4) into respectively: - a folded state, in which the upper part (5) isolates the interior of the cultivation containers from the surroundings and - an open state, in which there is open access to the cultivation container's inside, where the upper parts (5) are mounted on the stand (10). 2. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that the foot (1) is designed as a concrete block with a centrally located structure (11) for mounting the stand (10). 3. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the foot (1) is designed as a screw foundation consisting of a mounting structure (11) which is in connection with three or more elongated main parts, where each main part has a movable joint ( 8) which is attached to a ground screw (9). 4. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper parts (5) for one or more cultivation containers (4) are made of a transparent material. 5. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper parts (5) for one or more cultivation containers (4) are equipped with a locking structure, where the locking structure is designed to retain an upper part (5) and thus the cultivation container (4 ) remain in a closed state. DK 181144 B1 15 6. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stand (10) comprises one or more movable arms (6) on which the upper parts (5) for the cultivation containers (4) are mounted. 7. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stand (10) comprises one or more wires that are placed and arranged to be passed through the cultivation container (4) in such a way that the upper parts (5) can be raised and lowered by means of a mechanical winch. 8. A system according to claim 6, characterized in that the system comprises one or more actuators which are arranged and adapted to move the movable arms (6). 9. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stand (10) is rotatably mounted on the foot (1). 10. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the arms (6) holding the cultivation containers (2) are rotatably mounted on the stand (10). " 11. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cultivation container (4) comprises an insect (16) 12. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper parts (5) contain a light source (17). 13. A system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cultivation container (4) comprises a technical pipe (18) 14. A system according to claim 13, characterized in that technical pipe (18) comprises one or more of the following elements - Water/fertilizer addition distributor (18) - A drain (19) - A return hose for the drain (20) 6 DK 181144 B1 - A heat unit (21) - One or more sensors (22, 23)