EP3057406A1 - Environmental conditioning system for cut flowers and other flora - Google Patents
Environmental conditioning system for cut flowers and other floraInfo
- Publication number
- EP3057406A1 EP3057406A1 EP13895699.0A EP13895699A EP3057406A1 EP 3057406 A1 EP3057406 A1 EP 3057406A1 EP 13895699 A EP13895699 A EP 13895699A EP 3057406 A1 EP3057406 A1 EP 3057406A1
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- Prior art keywords
- temperature controlling
- water
- controlling system
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- vase
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
- A01G9/24—Devices or systems for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, illuminating, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
- A01G9/246—Air-conditioning systems
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G5/00—Floral handling
- A01G5/06—Devices for preserving flowers
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G7/00—Flower holders or the like
- A47G7/02—Devices for supporting flower-pots or cut flowers
- A47G7/06—Flower vases
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02A40/00—Adaptation technologies in agriculture, forestry, livestock or agroalimentary production
- Y02A40/10—Adaptation technologies in agriculture, forestry, livestock or agroalimentary production in agriculture
- Y02A40/25—Greenhouse technology, e.g. cooling systems therefor
Definitions
- the present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for preserving plants after cutting, and, in particular, relates to preserving cut flowers and flora in a container, and, in greater particularity, relates to cooling and/or heating the water in a vase or other container that is used to hold cut flowers and other flora.
- Cut flowers such as roses and other flora are frequently used to enhance the aesthetics and health of an environment and as a gift of endearment and appreciation.
- the lifetime of such often expensive cut flora is limited by the ability of the cut stem to draw water up to the petals, leaves, etc., by the growth of algae that can plug the transport cells in the xylem and the growth of a callus by the flora itself that seals off the cut end of the stem in an undesired attempt to heal itself .
- the phloem needs to be free to transport liquid down through the stem for the proper functioning of the cells in the flora.
- the present invention provides a device for extending the useful life of cut plants, and in particular, cut flowers and flora by the use of a temperature controlling device .
- the temperature controlling device has one or more thermoelectric modules or cooling/heating devices attached to one or more heat sinks and cold plates.
- heat flows from the "cold" side of the thermoelectric module or cooling device to the "hot" side of the module where heat sinks are located. In the case of the thermoelectric device, this is called the Peltier Effect.
- the hot side of the module is placed in thermal contact with a heat sink.
- the heat sink absorbs and distributes the heat into itself, and typically through its fins to exchange the heat to the ambient air.
- a fan can be used to circulate the air maximizing heat transfer. Use of a fan can reduce the size of the heat sink required and minimize reheating of the vase by preventing the warmed air from coming into contact with the vase .
- thermoelectric module The cold side of the thermoelectric module is placed in contact with a thermally conductive cold plate. This plate is brought into thermal contact with the vase in a manner that facilitates transfer of heat from/to the water in the vase .
- a thermally conductive cold plate This plate is brought into thermal contact with the vase in a manner that facilitates transfer of heat from/to the water in the vase .
- the vase can be placed on the cold plate directly if the vase is composed of a good thermal conductor such as a metal. If the vase is composed of a poor thermal conductor such as glass, ceramic, or plastic, it is desirable then to enhance the thermal conduction of heat from the water to the cold plate by adding a thermal conductor.
- the thermal conductor can extend from near the surface of the water in the vase to the cold plate underneath the vase. If the vase is sitting on the cold plate the thermal conductor can extend through a hole in the bottom of the vase and have a large enough diameter where it contacts the cold plate to efficiently transfer heat from the water in the vase into the cold plate and vice versa.
- a modified thermal conductor can be placed in thermal contact with the upper section of the water in the vase.
- the advantage to this approach is that a thermal conductor may not be required extending through the center of the vase as the cold water produced by the device will cause convection directly. If the vase is built of a thermally conductive material such as metal the device can be brought into thermal contact virtually anywhere in or on the vase.
- the vase is composed of a transparent material such as glass or plastic it can generally be more aesthetically desirable to place the cold plate under the vase and use a thermal conductor that extends up through the center of the vase to near the surface of the water to cause efficient transfer of heat from the water in the vase by conduction and convection, cooling or heating the water from the inside out, minimizing thermal load.
- a vase composed of a poor thermal conductor, such as glass, ceramic, or plastic to minimize the heat gain from the ambient air. If the surface of the vase is closer to the ambient temperature due to the poor thermal conductivity of the walls of the vase, less heat will flow into the water putting less burden on the cooling device allowing the device to be smaller, consume less energy, and will cause less condensation on the exterior of the vase. In this case the thermal conductor is required if the cooling device is located underneath the vase. If the thermal contact is made by placing the temperature controlling device at, in, or near the top surface of the water in the vase an additional thermal conductor may not be required.
- a poor thermal conductor such as glass, ceramic, or plastic
- the water in the vase can be circulated out of the vase through the cold plate attached to the thermoelectric device or other heat/cool device and back to the vase.
- This is generally less desirable aesthetically and functionally, but can be desirable for use in larger vases as the larger apparatus required can be remotely located out of sight. It also can facilitate larger cooling devices such as conventional gas compression or absorption cooling devices as well as provide a means to add water to the vase as needed.
- the cold plate can be liquid cooled or heated and the heat transferred to or from the cold plate by circulating the liquid to a remote heat exchanger or cooling device.
- thermoelectric cooler or other cool/heat device so that the aesthetic aspects of cut flowers can be maintained and the useful life of such flora can be maximized .
- thermoelectric module it is a further aspect of the present invention to provide a device that adjusts the voltage and power applied to the thermoelectric module to maintain the temperature of the water in the vase at an optimal performance level .
- the temperature controlling device adjusts the voltage and power applied to a fan or fans to control the amount of heat transferred and thus the temperature of the water in the vase is maintained at an optimum operating temperature .
- the flow of heat is reversed in order to heat the water to avoid freezing and damaging the stems of the flowers by reversing the polarity of voltage applied to the module .
- the temperature controlling device will make monocots commercially practical as cut flowers, greatly expanding the aesthetic possibilities.
- an LED indicator is used to verify the proper functioning and/or temperature of the device.
- a thermal switch or switches can be used to control the temperature controlling device having the thermoelectric device therein and/or the fan to obtain the desired water temperature in the vase.
- a micro-controller is used to sense the temperature of the device and/or the vase water with a thermistor, thermocouple, or other temperature sensing device in order to control the cooling or heating applied to the vase water in conjunction with the thermoelectric module and/or fan.
- the micro-controller can verify proper operation of the device and indicate the condition by illuminating one or more LEDs .
- FIG. 1 is a side elevation cross-section of the temperature controlling device with a glass vase and thermal conductor within the vase;
- FIG. 2 is a side elevation cross-section of the temperature controlling device with a metallic vase and insulated cup inside the bottom of the vase;
- FIG. 3A is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3B illustrates a generic temperature controlling system;
- FIG. 4 is a block flow diagram of the present invention having a programmable processor therein.
- the present invention provides a device for extending the useful life of cut plants, and in particular, cut flowers and flora by the use of a temperature controlling device that appropriately adjusts the water temperature .
- a temperature controlling system 100 has a vase cooling device 1 with a housing 2 that defines an open chamber 3 in which a heat sink 4 and a thermoelectric module 5 is disposed.
- the thermoelectric module operates as a Peltier device.
- the overall dimensions of housing 2 may vary greatly not only in terms of size but also shape and may be ornamental in nature.
- a number of configurations are suitable for heat sink 4.
- the configuration shown for heat sink 4 is composed of a metal plate 6 having multiple fins 7. In general, multiple fins 7 fixed in the conventional manner optimize heat transfer from the thermoelectric module 5 in the preferred embodiment, but other heat dissipation means or configurations may be suitable.
- thermoelectric module 5 The hot side of the thermoelectric module 5 is typically in thermal contact with heat sink 4 and a cold side of thermoelectric module 5 is typically in thermal contact with a cold plate 8.
- Cold plate 8 is in contact with the vase 10 or other container.
- Heat sink 4 and cold plate 8 are typically formed of metal that is an excellent heat conductor. Most preferred are copper or aluminum or the like.
- the surface ratio of heat sink 4 to cold plate 8, the thermal characteristics of the materials used to form heat sink 4 and cold plate 8, the characteristics of thermoelectric module 5, as well as the air velocity and flow over heat sink 4 are such that the cold plate 8 is maintained at an appropriate temperature so as to maintain the desired temperature of the water in vase 10, typically about a few degrees above zero degrees C. Typically the thermal resistance between heat sink 4 and cold plate 8 will be well below 2 degrees Celsius per Watt. Cold plate 8 will typically have a surface area of 0.5 to 50 square inches or more. It will be appreciated that heat sink 4 and cold plate 8 will be attached to thermoelectric module 5 in the standard way known to those skilled in the art.
- a fan or fans 14 are shown below heat sink 4 to circulate ambient air through heat sink 4 to increase the cooling efficiency of heat sink 4. Appropriate vents in the housing 2 would be included as necessary.
- the fan or fans 14 can be configured in a number of ways known in the art. The configuration shown is preferred for the purpose of compactness and high efficiency. The use of two fans 14 allows placement of the fans such that the highest velocity air at the periphery of each fan 14 is introduced directly under the center of cold plate 8, and in turn, directly under the center of thermal conductor 15. This minimizes the thermal path.
- locating the fans 14 directly at the bottom of heat sink 4 and fins 7 improves heat transfer efficiency by inducing vortices into the spaces between fins 7 due to rotation of the blades in fans 14 and aerodynamic shear directly over fins 7. This reduces the thickness of the boundary layer of air that typically insulates the surface of fins 7 of heat sink 4.
- Cold plate 8, housing 2, heat sink 4, and insulating layer 12 may contain one or more small holes or paths to allow condensed water from vase 10, cold plate 8, and thermoelectric module 5 to flow into the area of heat sink fins 7 in order to increase the cooling effect obtained and dispose of the condensate.
- Thermoelectric module 5 is surrounded by insulation layer 12 to seal out moisture and minimize undesired heat flow between heat sink 4 and cold plate 8.
- thermoelectric module per heat sink and/or cold plate, as well as multiple heat sinks and/or cold plates.
- thermoelectric module it is often useful to wire the modules in series .
- a micro-controller 13 is preferably provided for careful regulation of the temperature of vase 10 as well as controlling and monitoring of proper functions as noted herein and performance of the device.
- Microcontroller 13 using appropriate sensors can track temperatures, humidities, dew points, moisture, light levels, other atmospheric conditions, electrical conditions, perform diagnostics, vary operation by time of day, control LED lights and lighting, communicate with other electronic devices, and log the operation of the device.
- a thermochromic or other visible temperature indicator utilizing liquid crystals, leuco dyes, or other means indicates by a change in color, transparency, or other means that the system is operating properly.
- microencapsulated dyes can be embedded, printed, laminated, etc., in or on the vase, housing, or cold plate, the color, transparency, or other appearance of which would indicate the operating temperature of the water in the vase or the system.
- the color for example, may change continuously over a predetermined range.
- the micro-controller 13 can control the operation of the device 1 as to time of day, by the calendar day, and by the season as well as in conjunction with natural light and artificial illumination requirements .
- the vase can be placed on the cold plate 8 directly if the vase is composed of a good thermal conductor such as a metal. If the vase is composed of a poor thermal conductor such as glass, ceramic, or plastic, it is desirable to enhance the thermal conduction of heat from the water to the cold plate of device 1.
- a typical configuration of a thermal conductor is shown in FIG . 1 .
- the thermal conductor 15 can extend from near the surface of the water, upper horizontal line therein, in the vase 10 to the cold plate 8 underneath the vase 10. If the vase 10 is sitting on the cold plate 8, the thermal conductor can extend through a hole in the bottom of the vase and have a large enough diameter base disk where it contacts the cold plate directly to efficiently transfer heat from the water in the vase into the cold plate and vice versa.
- This embodiment is useful when the vase is made of a material that poorly conducts heat such as glass.
- the device 1 can be placed in thermal contact with the upper section of the water in the vase.
- the advantage to this approach is that a thermal conductor may not be required extending through the center of the vase as the cold water produced by the device will cause convection directly. If the vase is built of a thermally conductive material such as metal the device can be brought into thermal contact virtually anywhere in or on the vase.
- the vase is composed of a transparent material such as glass or plastic it can generally be more aesthetically desirable to place the cold plate under the vase and use a thermal conductor 15 that extends up through the center of the vase to near the surface of the water to cause efficient transfer of heat from the water in the vase by conduction and convection, cooling or heating the water from the inside out, minimizing thermal load.
- a vase composed of a poor thermal conductor, such as glass, ceramic, or plastic to minimize the heat gain from the ambient air. If the surface of the vase is closer to the ambient temperature due to the poor thermal conductivity of the walls of the vase, less heat will flow into the water putting less burden on the cooling device allowing the device to be smaller, consume less energy, and will cause less condensation on the exterior of the vase. In this case the thermal conductor is required if the cooling device is located underneath the vase. If the thermal contact is made by placing the cooling device at, in, or near the top surface of the water in the vase an additional thermal conductor may not be required.
- a poor thermal conductor such as glass, ceramic, or plastic
- the water in the vase can be circulated out of the vase by tubes through the cold plate attached to the thermoelectric device or other heat/cool device and back to the vase.
- This is generally less desirable aesthetically and functionally, but can be desirable for use in larger vases as the larger apparatus required can be remotely located out of sight. It also can facilitate larger cooling devices such as conventional gas compression or absorption cooling devices .
- the cold plate can be liquid cooled or heated and the heat transferred to or from the cold plate by circulating the liquid to a remote heat exchanger or cooling device.
- the temperature controlling system 100 is provided for plants such as cut flowers that cools and/or heats water in at least one container such as a vase .
- FIG. 3A illustrates one embodiment of the present invention.
- a temperature controlling system 100 includes at least one thermoelectric module 102 therein.
- the thermoelectric module 102 may be replaced by any device that can remove heat from a surface such as cooling coils.
- at least one heat sink 104 or heat exchanger may be used.
- a cold plate 106 is placed there between.
- a temperature sensor 108 on or near the cold plate 106 may also be employed to monitor the temperature of the vase 1 by the micro-controller 110. If the temperature of the vase 1 falls below a given value, the current can be reversed in the thermoelectric device 102 by the micro controller 110 to heat the water in the vase 1.
- the temperature controlling system 100 also may include a thermal conductor 15 to facilitate transfer of heat from/to the water in the container and to minimize a temperature differential in the water in the vase.
- the temperature controlling system 100 is controlled by a micro-controller 110 having one or more micro-processors therein being of conventional design and programmed to operate the system 100.
- a touch switch 112 may be used to turn the system on.
- the temperature controlling system 100 may include current and voltage sensing devices 114 to measure the temperature of the module and relating this to the ambient temperature and the temperature of the water. Further one or more LEDs in the light indicator 116 can be used to indicate the operating condition of the system.
- at least one fan 118 cools the heat sink 104 and increases air flow in and around the system, 100.
- the fan speed is also monitored and adjusted by the micro-controller 110. If needed one insulating layer 16, FIG . 2 , may be used inside the vase at the bottom to prevent excessive cooling and inadvertent freezing of the ends of the flower stems where they rest at the bottom of said vase. Clearly a plastic spacer can be used to prevent over cooling of the stem ends.
- Many sensors may be employed in the system 100 such as at least one humidity, moisture, or dew point sensor to detect the conditions when water may condense on the device and/or the container; at least one photosensor to detect ambient light levels; at least one illumination device to provide lighting to the flowers in the vase for photosynthesis, bio-regulation, and aesthetic purposes that can be scheduled and controlled by the microcontroller/processor; and at least one water level sensor to detect the need to add water to the vase and to further communicate this information.
- the water level sensor or device may be a thermochromic dye, ink, strip, film, or other temperature indicator that can be applied or attached on or in the vase as the water is colder or warmer where the water contacts the surrounding material such as the surface of the vase.
- the temperature controlling system 100 may also include at least one communication port, power line carrier such as HomePlug, WIFI connection to the Internet, RF link such as Bluetooth, or light communication such as an IR port so as to be able to communicate with the temperature controlling system.
- power line carrier such as HomePlug
- WIFI connection to the Internet
- RF link such as Bluetooth
- light communication such as an IR port
- the temperature controlling system 100 may also include with the micro-controller 110 at least one real time clock for controlling the time of day and calendar operation of the device with the microcontroller. Also included in another embodiment would be at least one auxiliary output control such as a relay to control other devices such as a water dispensing system, additional lighting, ventilation, and the like. Also included in system 100 may be at least one speaker or sound producing device to alert a user to the condition of the system and/or the container, such as a low water condition or temperature out of intended range.
- Another feature of the present invention is an odor enhancing or freshening device/means 120, FIG. 3A, in the form of a card, strip, or other form that is inserted into or adjacent to the air flow through or from the heat sink or other heat exchanger.
- Many hybrid roses and other flora have lost their natural aroma due to selective breeding; by enhancing the aroma of the flora, the user can enjoy a more complete aesthetic experience.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a possible flow diagram for a microprocessor used in a microcontroller of the present invention.
- the system 100 is started 400 by a switch. Upon turn on, the microprocessor will request user inputs 404 as applicable data is read 402. These user inputs 404 may not be requested if the user has already input them from a prior turn on. The user inputs would include such items as date, time, flora, operating times, etc.
- the system 100 would read applicable variables 406 through sensors, etc., such as present ambient temperature, light, water temperature, etc. After reading the data and variable, the system 100 would operate the system 100 and adjust various indicators 414 such as operating condition. If the conditions are not within specification, the microprocessor would output alarms 410, visibly, by sounds, verbally, or otherwise.
- the system 100 would be terminated or end 412 operations if by user inputs or out of limit conditions .
- FIG. 3B illustrates a generic temperature controlling system 200 that includes a cooling/heating device 202.
- the device 202 may employ a water circulator 204 with a heat exchanger therein. Water is circulated through lines 206 into a heat exchanger 208 located inside the vase or outside of a container 210 such as in the base. The circulating water is separate for the water in the container 210.
- appropriate controls, sensors, power, etc. would operate the cooling/heating device 202.
- thermoelectric module the cold plate, and the vase walls
- a temperature conductor may be added to the vase as noted above depending on the material of the vase walls .
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