JP2006042775A - Three-dimensional plant growth apparatus using plant culture container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a three-dimensional plant growth apparatus that constitutes an environment for healthily growing plants in a stable state, simply and inexpensively grow plants on a wall surface, etc., and is readily maintained by connecting plant culture containers. <P>SOLUTION: The plant culture container A is equipped with a water storage tank C that has a shape to be mounted on a wall surface, etc., and a structure to store a fixed amount of water by overflow and with a planting pocket 1 to hold a plant E, etc., in a cover B made into a shape to be combined with the water storage tank C and supplies water into the water storage tank C to the plant E by a water supply material 2 to cultivate the plant. The three-dimensional plant growth apparatus is provided by vertically connecting the plant cultivation containers A to constitute a vertical plane. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a plant cultivation container for cultivating a plant by supplying water to the plant from a bottom surface with a water supply material, and a three-dimensional plant growing apparatus connecting the plant cultivation container.

A three-dimensional plant growing apparatus that constitutes a wall surface or the like includes a soil or the like for growing a plant in a bag-like support material (see, for example, Patent Document 1) (see, for example, Patent Document 2). As described above, a method of attaching a plant that has been nurtured and grown on a soil or humus as a planting base and supported on a wall or the like by supporting it with a net-like structure is known (see, for example, Patent Document 3). Is the same. Many of these methods require time and labor to install on the wall, etc., and the types of plants that can be used are limited.Further, the water does not grow uniformly from the bottom of the plant after installation. Sometimes it died.
JP 10-066452 PR JP 2004-097205 PR JP 2002-335765 PR

A method for growing a plant in a shape in which a medium such as soil is attached to a wall surface or the like as described in Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3 has been conventionally performed. However, all of these methods have a flat-type planting surface attached to the vertical surface, and the plant base is nurturing and installing, irrigation equipment, etc., which requires a large amount of time and labor, and increases the load. Therefore, there was a problem in constructing on a large scale.

Moreover, in these methods, the water balance when installed on an elevation surface is poor, and the upper part dries and the lower part becomes overhumid so that the plants do not grow uniformly and the types of plants that can be planted are limited. .

The present invention first creates an environment in which plants can grow in a healthy state in a stable state, enables simple three-dimensional development by simply connecting them, and enables plant growth on simple and inexpensive wall surfaces, etc. For this purpose, a three-dimensional plant growing device is provided that is easy to maintain by using water storage and circulation by growing plants with water.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a plant cultivation container with a bottom surface water supply composed of a water storage tank and a lid, and has a structure showing good growth, and by connecting a plurality of these plant cultivation containers, Enables uniform and healthy plant growth on the elevation.

Moreover, the planting pocket for planting a plant was provided in the lid, and planting was completed by putting a commercially available plant in the planting pocket on the spot without carrying out prior plant growth.

In addition, the water storage tank has a constant water storage function so that plants can grow without irrigation for a long period of time, and water is supplied to the plant with a water supply material to maintain an appropriate moisture state at all times. Also, the structure is such that the plant does not wither.

In addition, the water tank is connected to a water pipe, etc. to maintain a constant water level due to overflow, and the surplus water is distributed to the lower plant cultivation container in order to irrigate the whole, and the lowermost water tank is used as the base tank. The water storage amount was increased, and a connecting water inlet was provided to connect each other to form an integrated water storage tank. The water in the base tank was sent to the uppermost plant cultivation container with a pump with a timer and circulated.

The present invention is configured as described above and has the following effects. Since the three-dimensional plant growing apparatus according to the present invention does not have excess or deficiency of water with respect to the plant in the cultivation method by bottom surface water supply using a water supply material, the plant can be grown uniformly and soundly without dying due to dryness or excessive moisture damage. .

Moreover, planting of a plant is easy, and it can be completed only by putting a plant in the planting pocket provided in the lid at the time of construction, and it can be finished using a commercially available plant without requiring prior plant growth.

In addition, a water storage unit that holds a certain amount of water is provided so that plants can grow without irrigation for a long time, and water is supplied to the plants with a water supply material to maintain an appropriate moisture state at all times. The plant will not die even if given.

Furthermore, a plant cultivation container can be connected and used, and the whole can be irrigated by overflowing excess water from the upper part to the lower plant cultivation container. Therefore, the entire irrigation is completed simply by supplying water to the uppermost plant cultivation container.

In addition, the structure of the lowermost water storage tank has been improved so that the tanks can be connected to each other to store a large amount of water as an integrated water storage tank, and water can be supplied to the uppermost plant cultivation container using a pump with a timer, etc. It can be sent and circulated for effective use of water.

As mentioned above, a plant cultivation container can be connected up and down, and a plant can be grown up by an elevation, etc., and a three-dimensional plant breeding device is simply completed by assembling on the spot and setting a plant.

In terms of maintenance, irrigation can be labor-saving. Fertilizer management is easy if liquid fertilizer is used, and weeding is not necessary because soil is not used. In addition, it is easy to replant plants according to the season.

The three-dimensional plant growing apparatus of the present invention has many types of plants that can be cultivated, and can be used not only for appreciating flowers, ground covers, low shrubs, foliage plants, but also for growing crops such as vegetables.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The present invention has a shape that can be attached to a wall or the like, and has a structure that can store a certain amount of water by overflow, and a planting pocket that stores plants E and the like in a lid B that can be combined with the water storage tank C. 1 is provided, the water supply material 2 supplies the water in the water storage tank C from the bottom to the plant E to constitute a plant cultivation container A for cultivating the plant, and the plant cultivation container A is connected up and down to provide an elevation, etc. Can be configured.

The lid B covers the water storage tank C and does not allow light to enter the water storage tank C. The planting pocket 1 is provided on the surface of the lid B so that the plant E can enter, and the vent 3 is provided around the planting pocket 1. Rooting is promoted to support the water supply material 2 at the bottom of the planting pocket 1 and the water supply material 2 can be grounded to the soil portion of the plant E to supply water.

In addition, the lid B is provided with a water supply port 4 also serving as a connection function at the top, a ventilation port 5 for preventing the water temperature from rising on the surface, a water receiving plate 6 and a water inlet for receiving surface water and dropping the water into the water storage tank C. 7 is provided.

A connected water pipe 8 is provided in the water storage tank C, a constant water level is maintained at a position lower than the bottom of the planting pocket 1 due to overflow, and the water drained from the connected water pipe 8 is connected to the lower layer of the plant cultivation container A. The water is stored in the water storage tank C, and the water is supplied to the lowermost water storage tank C by gravity while sequentially filling the water storage tank C. A drain port 9 is provided between the bottom of the planting pocket 1 and the upper part of the connecting water supply pipe 8. Furthermore, the joint part 10 which can be merged with the lid | cover B is provided in the water storage tank C bottom surface, and it is set as the structure which connects the plant cultivation container A up and down.

The water storage tank C installed at the lowest stage of the plant cultivation container A has a structure that supports the entire plant cultivation container A that has an elevated surface and the like by increasing the water storage capacity by increasing the bottom surface as the base tank D, By providing a base tank drain port 11, maintaining the water level at a position lower than the bottom of the planting pocket 1 due to overflow, providing a connecting water inlet 12 at a position lower than the base tank drain port 11, and connecting the base tanks D to each other It is an integrated water storage tank.

It is possible to construct an elevation or the like by vertically connecting the plant cultivation container A which is provided with several planting pockets 1 of the plant cultivation container A in a horizontally long shape, and the plant cultivation container A. The plant cultivation container A, in which A is provided in several vertical stages and integrated as a vertically long shape, is connected to the left and right to enable a configuration such as an elevation.

The water supply pipe 13 is connected to the base tank D to which the plant cultivation container A is connected, and the whole elevation is irrigated by supplying the water supply port 4 provided in the uppermost plant cultivation container A with a pump 14 with a timer or the like. Structure to circulate water.

By connecting a rainwater pipe or the like to the water supply port 4 provided in the uppermost plant cultivation container A of the three-dimensional plant growing device, the plant is grown using rainwater.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be practically used for cultivation of a wide range of plants such as flowers and agricultural crops, and is suitable for simply and reliably performing planting with various forms of spread on the elevation.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the plant cultivation container of Claim 1 to 7. It is a block diagram of the three-dimensional plant growing apparatus of Claim 1 to 7.

Explanation of symbols

A Plant cultivation container B Lid C Water storage tank D Base tank E Plant 1 Planting pocket 2 Water supply material 3 Vent 4 Water supply 5 Ventilation 6 Water receiving plate 7 Water inlet 8 Connection water pipe 9 Water outlet 10 Joint part 11 Base tank Drain port 12 Connecting water port 13 Water pipe 14 Pump

Claims (7)

The present invention provides a water storage tank having a structure that can be attached to a wall surface or the like and configured to store a certain amount of water by overflow, and a planting pocket for storing plants in a lid that can be combined with the water storage tank. A three-dimensional plant growing apparatus characterized by comprising a plant cultivation container for cultivating a plant by supplying water from a water storage tank to the plant by using a material, and forming an elevation or the like by connecting the plant cultivation container up and down It is. The lid of claim 1 has a structure that covers the water storage tank and prevents light from entering the water storage tank, has a planting pocket on the surface of the cover so that plants can enter, and has ventilation holes around the planting pocket. The bottom portion of the planting pocket is a three-dimensional plant growing device that supports the water supply material and has a structure in which the water supply material can contact the soil portion of the plant and supply water. The lid of claim 1 covers the water storage tank and prevents light from entering the water storage tank, and is provided with a water supply port serving as a connection function at the top, and a ventilation port on the surface and water on the water storage tank receiving the surface water. Is a three-dimensional plant growing device provided with a water receiving plate and a water inlet. The water storage tank according to claim 1 is provided with a connected water pipe, etc., and a constant water level is maintained at a position lower than the lower part of the planting pocket due to overflow, and the water drained from the connected water pipe is stored in a plant cultivation container connected to the lower layer. The structure is such that the water is stored in the tank and gradually fills the water storage tank to send water to the lowermost water storage tank by gravity, and a drain is provided between the bottom of the planting pocket and the upper part of the connected water pipe. Furthermore, it is the three-dimensional plant growing apparatus which provided the joint part which can be merged with the water supply port of a cover on the bottom face of a water storage tank, and made the structure which connects a plant cultivation container. The water storage tank installed at the lowermost stage of the plant cultivation container according to claim 1 has a structure for supporting the entire connected plant cultivation container by increasing the water storage capacity by increasing the bottom surface as a base tank, and providing a base tank drainage port. Three-dimensional plant breeding that keeps the water level at a position lower than the bottom of the planting pocket due to overflow and provides a connected water inlet at a position lower than the base tank drain and connects the base tank to each other to form an integrated water storage tank Device. The plant cultivation container according to claim 1 is provided with several planting pockets on the side so that the plant cultivation container having a horizontally long shape can be connected to the top and bottom to constitute an elevation and the like. This is a three-dimensional plant growing apparatus that enables a configuration such as a vertical surface by connecting a plant cultivation container in which several stages of one plant cultivation container are provided vertically and integrated as a vertically long shape to the left and right. A water supply pipe is connected to the lowermost tank to which the plant cultivation container of claim 1 is connected, and the whole elevation is irrigated by supplying the water supply port provided in the uppermost plant cultivation container with a pump with a timer or the like. It is a three-dimensional plant growing device with a structure for circulating water.

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