JP2006197946A - Culture apparatus having automatic water supply function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a culture apparatus having an automatic water supply function and capable of saving water supply works on the culture of plants. <P>SOLUTION: This culture apparatus having the automatic water supply function is characterized by disposing a water supply tank 18 on the outside of an apparatus main body 10 having a closed water storage space 14, making one end of an air supply pipe 20 to communicate with the water supply tank 18 through an air supply hole 12a disposed in the sidewall of the apparatus main body 10, opening the other end in the water storage space 14, disposing a water supply hole 12b communicating with the water supply tank 18 at a lower position than that of the air supply hole 12a, disposing a water tank 42 water-supplied from the water supply tank 18 on the bottom side of a culture container 40 having a culture space 15, and supplying water from the water tank 42 to plant-culturing soil 39 charged on the water tank 42 through water supply strings 35. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function.

  Conventionally, cultivation of potted plants and the like has been widely performed in ordinary households, and the importance of water supply is widely known (see Non-Patent Document 1, for example).

By Murani Yuni, “Troubleshooting of potted flower / flower 217”, House of Light Association, March 1, 1996, p. 16

  However, the above-described cultivation method has a problem that it is necessary to supply water to potted plants and the like regularly, and in particular, since it is necessary to supply water every day in summer, it takes time.

  The cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function according to the present invention is intended to save labor in water supply work when cultivating a plant in view of the above problems.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  In order to achieve the above object, the cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function according to the present invention is provided with a water supply tank on the outer surface of the apparatus main body having a sealed water storage space, and one end of the air supply pipe is provided on the side wall of the apparatus main body. The water supply hole communicated with the water supply tank via the air supply hole, and the other end portion is opened in the water storage space, and the water supply hole connected to the water supply tank is positioned lower than the air supply hole on the side wall of the apparatus main body. On the other hand, a water storage tank to which water is supplied from the water tank is provided on the bottom surface of the cultivation container having a cultivation space, and the plant cultivation soil filled above the water tank is supplied from the water tank through the water supply means. It is configured to supply water by capillary action.

  The cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function according to another invention forms a water supply tank with a partition provided on the bottom surface of the sealed water storage space of the apparatus main body, and communicates the water supply tank with outside air through an air pipe, One end of the trachea communicates with the water supply tank via an air supply hole provided in the side wall of the partition wall, and the other end is opened above the water storage space, while a water supply hole communicating with the water supply tank is provided. Provided at a position lower than the air supply hole, and further communicated with the drainage hole on the side wall of the partition wall and the drainage hole on the side wall of the apparatus main body provided at a position lower than the air supply hole on the bottom surface of the cultivation container having a cultivation space. A water storage tank that is supplied with water from the water supply tank via a water supply pipe is provided, and water is supplied from the water storage tank by capillarity to the plant cultivation soil filled above the water storage tank via water supply means.

  Any invention can automatically supply water stored in the water storage space from the water tank to the soil for plant cultivation through the water tank and the water supply means by capillary action, so it is not necessary to supply water to the plant every day. Save time and effort. In particular, since the apparatus main body having the water storage space and the cultivation container having the cultivation space can be separated, various cultivation forms can be selected and it is easy to apply to a large cultivation apparatus.

  The cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function according to another invention is provided with a water supply tank on the outer surface of the apparatus main body having a sealed water storage space, and communicates with the water supply tank through an air supply hole provided in a side wall of the apparatus main body. The water supply hole communicating with the water supply tank is provided at a position lower than the air supply hole of the apparatus main body side wall, while a water storage tank supplied with water from the water supply tank is provided on the bottom surface of the cultivation container having a cultivation space, Water is supplied to the soil for plant cultivation filled above the water tank from the water tank through a water supply means by capillary action.

  The cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function according to a different invention forms a water supply tank with a partition wall provided on the bottom surface of a sealed water storage space of the apparatus body, and the water supply tank communicates with outside air through an air pipe, while the partition wall While communicating with the water supply tank through the air supply hole provided in the side wall of the water supply hole, the water supply hole communicating with the water supply tank is provided at a position lower than the air supply hole, and further on the bottom surface of the cultivation container having a cultivation space, Providing a water storage tank to which water is supplied from the water supply tank via a water supply pipe communicating with the drain hole of the partition wall provided at a position lower than the air supply hole and the drain hole of the apparatus main body side wall; The structure which supplies water by the capillary phenomenon from the said water storage tank via the water supply means to the soil for plant cultivation filled up may be sufficient.

  According to the above-described invention, in addition to the above-described effects such as saving the labor of water supply, it is not necessary to dispose an air supply pipe. Therefore, the number of parts and assembly man-hours are reduced, and the possibility of malfunctioning is reduced.

As a preferred embodiment, the water supply means may be a water supply string in which an intermediate portion excluding both ends is covered with an impermeable film.
According to this embodiment, since the middle part of the water supply string is covered with the water-impermeable sheet, there is an effect that water does not leak in the middle and water can be supplied to a desired position.

An embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings of FIGS.
1st Embodiment concerning this invention consists of the apparatus main body 10, the bottom raising board 30, and the water supply string 35, as shown in FIG.

  The apparatus main body 10 is obtained by integrating a rectangular outer frame 12 with a bottom plate 11, and a partition wall 13 is attached to the inside of the apparatus main body 10 to divide a water storage space 14 and a cultivation space 15. The upper part of the water storage space 14 is sealed with a lid body 16 having a stopper 16a.

  A curtain plate 17 is fixed to the bottom corner of the cultivation space 15 in parallel with the partition wall 13, and a water supply tank 18 is formed. A lower end portion 20a of an air supply pipe 20 is inserted into an air supply hole 13a provided on the lower side of the partition wall 13, communicates with the water supply tank 18, and the other end portion 20b of the air supply pipe 20 has a water storage capacity. It opens above the work space 14. Further, a water supply hole 13 b is formed at a position one step lower than the air supply hole 13 a of the partition wall 13.

  Further, the cultivation space 15 accommodates a bottom raising plate 30 in which a leg plate 31 higher than the curtain plate 17 is squarely arranged on the bottom surface. The bottom raising plate 30 is formed with an insertion hole 32 into which a water supply string 35 described later can be inserted. The water supply string 35 is obtained by rolling a non-woven fabric into a rod shape. The non-woven resin film 36 is wrapped around the middle portion of the water supply string 35 so that the non-woven fabric is exposed from both ends. Further, the water supply string 35 may be inserted and covered in a cylindrical impermeable film.

  One end portion 37 of the water supply string 35 is immersed in the water supply tank 18, and the other end portion 38 is embedded in the cultivation soil 39 filled in the cultivation space 15. The soil for cultivation 39 only needs to have water retention properties suitable for plant cultivation, and examples thereof include seed-specific cultivation soil (Sakata Supermix A Co., Ltd.) and akadama soil (manufacturer Kotohira No. 114). .

  Therefore, the water 21 stored in the water storage space 14 is supplied to the water supply tank 18 through the water supply holes 13 b of the partition wall 13. And if the water level of the water supply tank 18 rises and water closes the opening part of the lower end part 20a of the air supply pipe 20, the air supply to the water storage space 14 will stop. Then, when water is supplied to the soil 39 in the cultivation space 15 using the capillary phenomenon of the water supply string 35 and the water level of the water supply tank 18 decreases and the lower end portion 20a of the air supply tube 20 is exposed, the air flows from the lower end portion 20a. The water 21 in the water storage space 14 flows into the water supply tank 18 and closes the lower end portion 20a until it flows into the water storage space 14 and the internal pressure and the external air pressure in the water storage space 14 are kept in balance. As a result, the inflow of water 21 stops. Thereafter, by automatically repeating the same water level adjustment, water can be automatically supplied into the cultivation space 15 for a long period of time.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the second embodiment includes an apparatus main body 10, a bottom raising plate 30, and a water supply string 35.

  The apparatus main body 10 is integrated with a water storage space 14 and a cultivation space 15 by integrating a rectangular outer frame 12 with a bottom plate 11 and a partition wall 13 made of a small rectangular inner frame. It is divided. The upper part of the water storage space 14 is hermetically sealed with a flat-shaped lid 16 having a stopper plug 16a. A curtain plate 17 is fixed to the bottom corner of the cultivation space 15 in parallel with the three surfaces of the partition wall 13 to form a substantially U-shaped water tank 18. Further, a lower end portion 20a of an air supply pipe 20 is inserted into an air supply hole 13a provided on the lower side of the partition wall 13 and communicates with the water supply tank 18, and the other end portion 20b of the air supply pipe 20 is provided with water storage. It opens above the work space 14. Further, a water supply hole 13 b is formed at a position one step lower than the air supply hole 13 a of the partition wall 13.

  On the other hand, the cultivation space 15 accommodates a bottom raising plate 30 in which a leg plate 31 higher than the curtain plate 17 is squarely arranged on the bottom surface. The bottom raising plate 30 is provided with an insertion hole 32 into which the water supply string 35 can be inserted. Since the water supply string 35 is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same parts and the description thereof is omitted.

  And the water supply string 35 has the lower end part 37 immersed in the water supply tank 18, while the upper end part 38 is embedded in the cultivation soil 39 with which the cultivation space 15 was filled (FIG. 3).

  Therefore, the water 21 stored in the water storage space 14 is supplied to the water supply tank 18 through the water supply holes 13 b of the partition wall 13. Then, when the water level in the water supply tank 18 rises and the water closes the lower end portion 20a of the air supply pipe 20, the air supply into the water storage space 14 is stopped. Then, water is supplied into the cultivation space 15 using the capillary phenomenon of the water supply string 35, and when the water level of the water supply tank 18 decreases and the lower end portion 20 a of the air supply pipe 20 is exposed, air flows in and the water storage space 14. Flows in. For this reason, the water 21 in the water storage space 14 flows into the water supply tank 18 through the water supply hole 13b and closes the lower end portion 20a until the internal pressure and the external air pressure in the water storage space 14 are kept in balance. As a result, the inflow of water 21 stops. Thereafter, water can be automatically supplied into the cultivation space 14 for a long period of time by automatically repeating the same water level adjustment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the third embodiment includes a mortar-shaped device body 10, a bottom raising plate 30, and a water supply string 35.

  The mortar-shaped device main body 10 is formed by assembling and integrating a partition wall 13 composed of a small-diameter mortar-shaped inner frame with a large-diameter mortar-shaped outer frame 12 to form an annular water storage space 14 and a cultivation space 15. It is a division. The upper part of the water storage space 14 is sealed with an annular lid 16 having a stopper plug 16a. Furthermore, a bulging portion 13c is formed at the center of the bottom surface of the partition wall 13, and an annular water tank 18 is formed by the inner side surface of the partition wall 13 and the bulging portion 13c. And the lower end part 20a of the air supply pipe | tube 20 fits into the air supply hole 13a connected to the said water supply tank 18 provided in the downward side of the said partition wall 13, On the other hand, the upper end part of the said air supply pipe | tube 20 is the water storage space 14. Is open above. Further, a water supply hole 13 b communicating with the water supply tank 18 is formed at a position one step lower than the air supply hole 13 a of the partition wall 13.

  On the other hand, a bottom-up plate 30 is placed on the bulging portion 13c that bulges from the center of the bottom surface of the cultivation space 14, and the cultivation soil 39 is input. The bottom raising plate 30 is provided with an insertion hole 32 into which a water supply string 35 can be inserted. Since the water supply string 35 is the same as that of the above-mentioned Example, the same number is attached | subjected to the same part and description is abbreviate | omitted. The lower end 37 of the water supply string 35 is immersed in the water supply tank 18, while the upper end 38 is embedded in the cultivation soil 39 filled in the cultivation space 15.

  A strip-shaped water stop cock 22 is slidably attached to the partition wall 13 along its inner surface, and the lower end portion thereof can open and close the water supply hole 13b.

  Therefore, the water 21 stored in the water storage space 14 is supplied to the water supply tank 18 through the water supply holes 13 b of the partition wall 13. Then, the water level in the water supply tank 18 rises and the lower end portion 20a of the air supply pipe 20 is closed, whereby the air supply into the water storage space 14 is stopped. Then, water is supplied to the soil 39 in the cultivation space 15 using the capillary phenomenon of the water supply string 35, and when the water level of the water supply tank 18 decreases and the lower end portion 20 a of the air supply pipe 20 is exposed, the air is stored in the water storage space 14. Flow into. For this reason, the water in the water storage space 14 flows into the water supply tank 18 until the inner pressure and the outer pressure in the water storage space 14 are kept in balance, and the lower end portion 20a is closed, so that the water 21 flows in. Stops. Thereafter, water is automatically supplied into the cultivation space 15 for a long period of time by automatically repeating the same water level adjustment.

  When the water 21 in the water storage space 14 decreases, the water stopcock 22 is slid to close the water supply hole 13b, and then the stopcock 16a is removed from the lid body 16 to supply water. And after attaching the stop cock 16a to the cover body 16 and sealing the water storage space 14, the stop cock 22 is slid and the water supply hole 13b is open | released.

  According to this embodiment, when water is supplied into the water storage space 14, the water supply hole 13b can be temporarily closed to supply water, so that water does not overflow from the water supply tank 18 during external water supply, There is an advantage that water supply work can be performed with a margin.

4th Embodiment is a case where the apparatus main body 10 and the cultivation container 40 which were isolate | separated are connected with the water supply pipe 23, as shown in FIG.
That is, the apparatus main body 10 has a water storage space 14 formed by integrating the outer frame 12 with the bottom plate 11. And the upper part of the said water storage space 14 is sealed with the cover body 16 provided with the stopper 16a.

  Further, the apparatus main body 10 has a water supply tank 18 formed by a partition wall 19 provided at the corner of the outer surface. Further, a lower end 20a of an air supply pipe 20 is inserted into an air supply hole 12a provided on the lower side of the outer frame 12, and communicates with the water supply tank 18, and the other end 20b of the air supply pipe 20 is provided. Is open above the water storage space 14. Furthermore, a water supply hole 12 b is formed at a position one step lower than the air supply hole 12 a of the outer frame 12.

  The water tank 18 is isolated from the external space by a partition wall 19, but communicates with the outside air through an air pipe 24. An opening / closing valve 24 a is attached to the air pipe 24. Further, the water supply pipes 23 connected to the drain holes 19a of the partition wall 19 are connected to a plurality of cultivation containers 40, respectively.

  The cultivation container 40 is partitioned into a water storage tank 42 and a cultivation space 43 by a partition plate 41 in the vertical direction. And the water of the water storage tank 42 is supplied to the soil 44 for cultivation filled in the cultivation space 43 by the capillary phenomenon through the water supply string 35 inserted through the partition plate 41. Like the above-mentioned embodiment, the water supply string 35 is a non-woven fabric rolled into a rod shape, and the non-woven resin film 36 is wrapped around the intermediate portion to cover it, so that the non-woven fabric is exposed from both ends. Yes.

  One end of the water supply string 35 is immersed in the water storage tank 42, while the other end is embedded in the cultivation soil 44 filled in the cultivation space 15. The cultivation soil 44 may be the same as in the above-described embodiment.

  Therefore, the water 21 stored in the water storage space 14 is supplied to the water supply tank 18 through the water supply holes 12 b of the outer frame 12. And if the water level of the water supply tank 18 rises and water closes the opening part of the lower end part 20a of the air supply pipe 20, the air supply to the water storage space 14 will stop. Next, when the cultivation container 40 supplies water to the soil 44 in the cultivation space 43 using the capillary phenomenon of the water supply string 35 and the water level of the water storage tank 42 decreases, water is supplied to the water storage tank 42 through the water supply pipe 23. The When the water level in the water supply tank 18 decreases and the lower end portion 20a of the air supply pipe 20 is exposed, air flows into the water storage space 14 from the lower end portion 20a, and the internal and external pressures in the water storage space 14 Until the water balance is maintained, the water 21 in the water storage space 14 flows into the water supply tank 18, and the inflow of the water 21 is stopped by closing the lower end portion 20 a. Thereafter, the water level can be automatically supplied to the cultivation space 43 of the cultivation container 40 for a long period of time by automatically repeating the same water level adjustment.

In the fourth embodiment, the water supply pipe 23 and the air pipe 24 are provided with an on-off valve 23a and an on-off valve 24a, respectively. This is to prevent water from overflowing from the water supply tank 18 while water is supplied into the water storage space 14.
Moreover, although the several cultivation container 40 is connected via the water supply pipe 23, it arrange | positions so that the water level of the water storage tank 42 of each cultivation container 40 and the water level of the water supply tank 18 may become the same height. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the fifth embodiment is common in that the apparatus main body 10 and the cultivation containers 40a, 40b, and 40c are separated, as in the fourth embodiment described above. However, the fifth embodiment is different in that a plurality of cultivation containers 40a, 40b, and 40c are connected in series to the apparatus main body 10 and a water tank 18 is provided in the water storage space 14 of the apparatus main body 10.

  In the apparatus main body 10, an annular outer frame 12 is integrated with a bottom plate 11 to form a water storage space 14. Furthermore, the upper part of the water storage space 14 is sealed with a lid 16 having a stopper plug 16a. Further, a water supply tank 18 is partitioned from the water storage space 14 by a partition wall 19 provided on the bottom surface of the water storage space 14. One end of the water supply pipe 23a is inserted into the drain hole 19a provided on the lower side of the partition wall 19, while the other end is inserted into the drain hole 12c of the outer frame 12 and communicates with the cultivation container 40a. . Further, an air supply hole 19b is provided at a position one step higher than the drainage hole 19a of the partition wall 19, and a lower end portion 20a of the air supply pipe 20 is inserted into this, while the other end portion 20b of the air supply pipe 20 is used for water storage. It opens above the space 14. Further, a water supply hole 19 c is formed at a position lower than the air supply hole 19 b of the partition wall 19.

  The water tank 18 is completely partitioned from the water storage space 14 by the partition wall 19, but communicates with the outside air through an air pipe 24. Note that an opening / closing valve may be attached to the air pipe 24 as in the fourth embodiment. Further, the water supply pipe 23 a inserted through the drain hole 19 a of the partition wall 19 and the drain hole 12 c of the annular outer frame 12 communicates with the water storage tank 42 of the cultivation container 40 a.

  All of the cultivation containers 40a, 40b, and 40c are vertically divided into a water storage tank 42 and a cultivation space 43 by a partition plate 41. And the said water supply string 35 inserted in the said partition plate 41 is embedded in the cultivation soil 44 with which the one end part was immersed in the water storage tank 42, and the other edge part was filled in the cultivation space 15. ing. For this reason, the water in the water storage tank 42 is supplied to the cultivation soil 44 filled in the cultivation space 43 by the capillary phenomenon through the water supply string 35. The water supply string 35 is obtained by rolling a non-woven fabric into a rod-like shape as in the above-described embodiment, and the non-woven fabric is exposed from both end portions by covering the intermediate portion with the impermeable resin film 36. ing. The cultivation soil 44 may be the same as that in the above-described embodiment.

  Therefore, the water 21 stored in the water storage space 14 is supplied to the water supply tank 18 through the water supply hole 19 c of the partition wall 19. And if the water level of the water supply tank 18 rises and water closes the opening part of the lower end part 20a of the air supply pipe 20, the air supply to the water storage space 14 will stop. And when all of cultivation containers 40a, 40b, and 40c supply water to soil 44 of cultivation space 43 using the capillary phenomenon of water supply string 35, and the water level of water storage tank 42 falls, water supply pipes 23a, Water is supplied to the water storage tanks 42 of the cultivation containers 40a, 40b, and 40c through 23b and 23c, respectively. When the water level in the water supply tank 18 decreases and the lower end portion 20a of the air supply pipe 20 is exposed, air flows into the water storage space 14 from the lower end portion 20a, and the internal and external pressures in the water storage space 14 Until the water balance is maintained, the water 21 in the water storage space 14 flows into the water supply tank 18, and the inflow of the water 21 is stopped by closing the lower end portion 20 a. Then, water 21 is supplied from the water supply tank 18 to the water storage tanks 42 of the cultivation containers 40a, 40b, and 40c through the water supply pipes 23a, 23b, and 23c. Thereafter, by automatically repeating the same water level adjustment, water can be automatically supplied to the soil 44 in the cultivation space 43 of the cultivation containers 40a, 40b, 40c for a long period of time.

  In the fifth embodiment, on-off valves may be provided on the air pipe 24 and the water supply pipe 23a, respectively. This is to prevent water from overflowing from the water supply tank 18 while water is supplied into the water storage space 14.

In the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, the lid 16 of the apparatus main body 10 is detachable.
That is, the apparatus main body 10 has an outer frame 12 integrated with a bottom plate 11 to form a water storage space 14, and the upper portion of the water storage space 14 is sealed with a removable lid 16. Further, a water supply tank 18 is partitioned from the water storage space 14 by a cylindrical partition wall 19 provided on the bottom surface of the water storage space 14. One end of the water supply pipe 23 is inserted into the drain hole 19a (FIG. 8B) provided on the lower side of the cylindrical partition wall 19, while the other end is cultivated through the drain hole 12c of the outer frame 12 (not shown). Connected to the container. Further, an air supply hole 19b (FIG. 8A) is provided at a position one step higher than the drainage hole 19a of the cylindrical partition wall 19, and a lower end portion 20a of the air supply pipe 20 is inserted therein, while the other end portion 20b is stored in water. It opens above the work space 14. Further, a water supply hole 19 c (FIG. 8A) is formed at a position lower than the air supply hole 19 b of the cylindrical partition wall 19. The water supply tank 18 is separated from the water storage space 14 by the cylindrical partition wall 19, but communicates with outside air through an air pipe 24.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, after the water supply tank 18 is sealed in the air pipe 24 with the rubber plug 24 b, a predetermined amount of water 21 is injected into the water storage space 14, and then the water storage space 14 is formed with the lid 16. Seal.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when the rubber plug 24 b is removed and the air pipe 24 is opened, the water 21 stored in the water storage space 14 is supplied through the water supply hole 19 c of the cylindrical partition wall 19. 18 and supplied to a cultivation container (not shown) through the water supply pipe 23. Further, when the water level in the water supply tank 18 rises and the water closes the opening of the lower end portion 20a of the air supply pipe 20, the air supply to the water storage space 14 is stopped. And if the water level of a water storage tank falls by consumption of the water in the said cultivation container, the water 21 will be supplied to the water storage tank of a cultivation container via the water supply pipe 23 from the said water supply tank 18. FIG. For this reason, when the water level of the water supply tank 18 decreases and the lower end portion 20a of the air supply pipe 20 is exposed, air flows into the water storage space 14 from the lower end portion 20a, and the internal and external pressures in the water storage space 14 Until the balance is maintained, the water 21 in the water storage space 14 flows into the water supply tank 18. As a result, the water 21 flows into the water supply tank 18 until the opening of the lower end 20a is closed, and the inflow of the water 21 is stopped by closing the lower end 20a. Thereafter, water can be automatically supplied to the cultivation container for a long period of time by automatically repeating the same water level adjustment.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the seventh embodiment is substantially the same as the above-described fourth embodiment, and the difference is that no air supply pipe is arranged. Therefore, when the water level in the water supply tank 18 decreases and the air supply holes 12a are exposed from the water surface, air becomes bubbles and enters the water storage space 14 to break the balance of the internal pressure. For this reason, the water in the water tank space 14 flows into the water supply tank 18 through the water supply hole 12b, the water level is increased to close the air supply hole 12a, the water inflow is stopped, and the water level is always constant. Retained. The other parts are almost the same as those in the fourth embodiment described above, and therefore the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the eighth embodiment is substantially the same as the fifth embodiment described above, and the difference is that no air supply pipe is arranged. According to the present embodiment, when the water level in the water supply tank 18 decreases and the air supply holes 19b are exposed, air flows into the water storage space 14 from the air supply holes 19b provided in the partition wall 19 of the water supply tank 18 as bubbles. This breaks the balance of internal pressure. For this reason, water flows from the water supply hole 19c into the water supply tank 18 to raise the water level, and the air supply hole 19b is closed, so that the inflow of water is stopped and the water level is always kept constant. The other parts are almost the same as those of the fifth embodiment described above, so the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the ninth embodiment is substantially the same as the sixth embodiment described above, and the difference is that no air supply pipe is arranged. According to the present embodiment, the supply pipe is not arranged in the cylindrical partition wall 19. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the water level in the cylindrical partition wall 19 decreases and the air supply holes 19b are exposed from the water surface, air flows into the water storage space 14 from the air supply pipe 19b as bubbles. For this reason, water flows from the water supply hole 19c into the water supply tank 18 to raise the water level, and the air supply hole 19b is closed, so that the inflow of water is stopped and the water level is always kept constant. Others are almost the same as those of the sixth embodiment described above, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

According to the seventh, eighth, and ninth embodiments described above, since no air supply pipe is arranged, there are advantages that the number of parts and the number of assembling steps are reduced and the possibility of malfunctioning is reduced. Further, the size of the air supply hole 19b may be appropriately selected as necessary, and usually a diameter of 3 to 10 mm is preferable.

In addition, although the said air pipe 24 in the above-mentioned embodiment may be sealed with the rubber stopper 24b, you may attach the on-off valve like 4th Embodiment.
Moreover, the cultivation container is not limited to the radial arrangement as in the fourth and seventh embodiments, and may be arranged in series.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the cultivation space may be arranged on both sides or around the water storage space.
And in the above-mentioned embodiment, you may use a plurality of water supply string suitably. Furthermore, the said water supply string is not restricted to what wound the nonwoven fabric, For example, what bundled glass fiber may be sufficient. In particular, in the fourth to ninth embodiments, only the apparatus main body 10 can be used as an independent automatic water supply apparatus.

In the shape according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the width of the outer frame is 18 cm, the length is 30 cm, the height is 20 cm, the depth of the water storage space is 10 cm, and the depth from the opening of the outer frame to the bottom raising surface is 14 Sequentially add 1.0 kg of red jade soil and 1.6 kg of nutrient soil into a 5 cm cultivation space, plant chrysanthemums (0.3 kg) as cultivated plants, and inject 4.1 kg of water into the storage space. did. Then, it was installed outdoors and observed for about one month from late July to late August. Meanwhile, water was replenished into the water storage space every 10 days. It should be noted that, from the end of July to the end of August, the maximum temperature was 32.2 ° C, the minimum temperature was 24.6 ° C, and the monthly average temperature was 27.9 ° C.
As a result of observation for about one month, it was confirmed that the cultivated plants grew smoothly and flowered.

2 and 3, the outer frame has a width of 32 cm, a length of 32 cm, a height of 19 cm, a width of the inner frame of 25.5 cm, a length of 25.5 cm, and the width of the water storage space. 2.7 cm, and then put 1.5 kg of red jade earth and 2.85 kg of humus soil into the cultivation space 12 cm deep from the opening of the outer frame to the bottom raising surface, and marigold (0.5 kg) as the cultivated plant. ) Was planted and 5.2 kg of water was injected into the water storage space. And it observed in the same environment as the above-mentioned Example 1.
As a result of observation for about one month, it was confirmed that the cultivated plants grew smoothly and flowered.

In the shape according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the outer diameter of the mortar-shaped outer frame is 24 cm, the height is 15 cm, the inner diameter of the mortar-shaped partition wall is 17 cm, and the depth from the opening to the bottom raising surface is 9 cm. Then, 0.8 kg of red jade soil and 1.4 kg of foraged soil were sequentially introduced into the cultivation space, and hibiscus (0.5 kg) was planted as a cultivated plant, and 4.0 kg of water was injected into the storage space. And it observed in the same environment as Example 1. FIG.
As a result of observation for about one month, it was confirmed that the plant grew smoothly and flowered.

  In particular, according to Examples 1, 2, and 3, since it was confirmed that water should be replenished at a rate of about once every 10 days, it became clear that daily water supply work can be saved.

  The cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function according to the present invention can be applied not only to flowers but also to planted trees.

It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows 1st Embodiment of the cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function concerning this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows 2nd Embodiment of the cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function concerning this invention. It is sectional drawing of 2nd Embodiment shown in FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows 3rd Embodiment of the cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function concerning this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows 4th Embodiment of the cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function concerning this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows 5th Embodiment of the cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function concerning this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a part of 6th Embodiment of the cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function concerning this invention. 8A and 8B are a side sectional view and a front sectional view of the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. It is a disassembled sectional view for demonstrating the usage method of 6th Embodiment shown in FIG. 10A and 10B are cross-sectional views showing the usage state of the sixth embodiment. It is sectional drawing of 7th Embodiment concerning this invention. It is sectional drawing of 8th Embodiment concerning this invention. It is sectional drawing of 9th Embodiment concerning this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10: Apparatus main body 11: Bottom plate 12: Outer frame 12a: Air supply hole 12b: Water supply hole 13: Partition wall 13a: Air supply hole 13b: Water supply hole 13c: Expansion part 14: Water storage space 15: Cultivation space 16: Lid 17: curtain plate 18: water tank 19: partition wall 19a: drain hole 19b: air hole 19c: water hole 20: air pipe 21: water 23: water pipe 23a, b, c: water pipe 24: air pipe 24a: on-off valve 24b: Rubber stopper 30: Bottom raising plate 31: Leg plate 35: Water supply string 36: Impervious resin film 39: Cultivation soil 40: Cultivation container 41: Partition plate 42: Water tank 43: Cultivation space 44: Cultivation soil 44

Claims (5)

  A water supply tank is provided on the outer surface of the apparatus main body having a sealed water storage space, one end of the air supply pipe communicates with the water supply tank through an air supply hole provided in the side wall of the apparatus main body, and the other end is provided. A water supply hole that opens in the water storage space and communicates with the water supply tank is provided at a position lower than the air supply hole on the side wall of the apparatus main body, while water is supplied from the water supply tank to the bottom surface of the cultivation container having the cultivation space. A cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function, characterized in that a water storage tank is provided, and water for plant cultivation filled above the water storage tank is supplied by capillarity from the water storage tank through a water supply means.   A water supply tank is formed by a partition wall provided on the bottom surface of the sealed water storage space of the apparatus main body, and the water supply tank communicates with outside air through an air pipe, while one end portion of the air supply pipe is provided on a side wall of the partition wall. While communicating with the water supply tank through pores and opening the other end above the water storage space, a water supply hole communicating with the water supply tank is provided at a position lower than the air supply hole, and further cultivation Water is supplied from the water supply tank to the bottom surface of the cultivation container having a working space through a water supply pipe that communicates the drain hole of the partition wall provided at a position lower than the air supply hole and the drain hole of the apparatus main body side wall. A cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function, wherein a water storage tank is provided, and water for plant cultivation filled above the water storage tank is supplied from the water storage tank by capillary action through a water supply means.   A water supply tank is provided on the outer surface of the apparatus main body having a sealed water storage space, communicated with the water supply tank via an air supply hole provided in a side wall of the apparatus main body, and the water supply hole communicating with the water supply tank is provided in the apparatus main body. On the bottom of the cultivation container having a cultivation space, a water storage tank to which water is supplied from the water supply tank is provided, and the plant cultivation soil is filled above the water storage tank. A cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function, wherein water is supplied from the water storage tank by capillary action through a water supply means.   A water supply tank is formed by a partition wall provided in the bottom surface of the sealed water storage space of the apparatus main body, and the water supply tank communicates with outside air through an air pipe, while the water supply tank is connected through an air supply hole provided in a side wall of the partition wall. The partition wall provided at a position lower than the air supply hole, and further provided at a position lower than the air supply hole on the bottom surface of the cultivation container having a cultivation space while communicating with the water tank. A water storage tank to which water is supplied from the water supply tank is provided via a water supply pipe communicating with the drainage hole of the side wall and the drainage hole of the apparatus main body side wall, and water supply means is provided to the soil for plant cultivation filled above the water storage tank. A cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function, wherein water is supplied from the water storage tank by capillary action. The cultivation apparatus with an automatic water supply function according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the water supply means is a water supply string in which an intermediate portion excluding both ends is covered with an impermeable film.

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