JP2011019502A - Apparatus for vertical multi-stage cultivation of plantlet using vessel equipped with water absorption core of water-absorbing three-dimensional member - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus for a vertical three-dimensional cultivation of plantlets using a vessel equipped with a water absorption core of water-absorbing three-dimensional member to eliminate drawbacks in which conventionally, a stationary plane cultivation by cultivation pots made for the purpose of mass production of plantlets, such as vegetables, is space-consuming, and has conspicuous disadvantages in view of city horticulture intention in recent years, which aims at advanced space using in quest of high productivity at low cost in a narrow space in simplicity and cleanliness. <P>SOLUTION: The apparatus for vertical multi-stage cultivation of plantlets uses a vessel in which water absorbing cores 4 of a proper number of water absorbing three-dimensional members extending from each surface are arranged on both vertical surfaces of a substrate 5, the substrate 5 is attached to the bottom of a cultivation vessel 1 equipped with a bottom hole 11 and the cultivation vessel 1 is put in a support vessel 3 and fixed in a state in which the water absorbing cores 4 of the three-dimensional member of a part passing through the bottom hole 11 is put in a water storage vessel 2 arranged in the support vessel 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for vertical multi-stage cultivation of plantlets using a container provided with a water-absorbent core of a water-absorbing three-dimensional member.

  Conventionally, pot cultivation for the purpose of mass production of small plants including vegetables has been carried out by stationary flat cultivation using a cultivation pot having a single layer structure. Water supply methods include manual care, tube irrigation, spraying, soaking roots, and other methods using fibrous water-absorbing bands.

This has the following drawbacks.
Deferred cultivation up to now with cultivation pots takes place in light of the recent urban vegetable garden orientation that seeks simple, clean, inexpensive and advanced space use while securing a sufficient amount in a narrow place such as a veranda or rooftop, Disadvantages such as troublesome water supply and fertilization, easy soiling of hands, and low productivity.
The present invention has been made to eliminate the above drawbacks.

An appropriate number of water-absorbing solid members 4 extending from the respective surfaces are provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the substrate 5, and the substrate 5 is attached to the inner bottom portion of the container 1 provided with the bottom hole 11, and the portion exiting from the bottom hole 11 In a state where the water absorption core 4 of the water-absorbing three-dimensional member is placed in the container 2 provided at the bottom of the container 3, the container 1 is attached to the inner upper part of the container 3.
The present invention is an apparatus for vertical multi-stage cultivation of plantlets provided with a water-absorbing core of a water-absorbing three-dimensional member having the above configuration.

(A) Since water is naturally supplied to the root by the capillary action of the water absorbing core 4 of the water absorbing three-dimensional member, the labor of water supply work can be greatly reduced.
(B) Since the water supply method is simplified by the water-absorbent core structure of the water-absorbing three-dimensional member, the apparatus main body can be made smaller and lighter, so that vertical multi-stage three-dimensional cultivation can be easily performed.
(C) By vertical three-dimensional cultivation, small plants such as vegetables can be mass-produced even in very narrow places.
(D) By connecting the water storage containers 2 with pipes, natural water supply can be easily and cheaply made at a time.
(E) Since it does not require much effort, even elderly people can manage cultivation.
(F) Inorganic liquid fertilizer and organic liquid fertilizer can be used.
(G) Fertilization and water supply can be automated easily and inexpensively with a siphon, and even if it is automated, no electricity bill is required or less.
(H) Since the mechanism of the apparatus itself is very simple, there is almost no wear of the members.
(Li) Light and temperature are suitable everywhere in the desert area, and it can be used for cultivation of plantlets regardless of land or place, as long as there is nutrient water.
(Nu) If a small hole through which the root passes is provided in the substrate 5, a hydroponic function is added and the growth of the cultivated plant is further accelerated. Thereby, vertical multi-stage hydroponics can be performed indoors.
(Le) Suitable for cultivation on walls, verandas and rooftops, and can also be used for heat insulation and greening of walls and roofs.
(O) The material of the water absorbing core 4 of the water-absorbing three-dimensional member may be an inexpensive baked product such as charcoal or unglazed roots that are familiar with the roots, and a stable cultivation effect can be obtained with familiar materials.
(W) Initial investment costs including installation are relatively low.
(F) Since rainwater does not flow into the water storage container 2, the outflow of nutrients is eliminated and it is economical.
(Yo) Since the lid 10 can be attached to the cultivation container 1, not only is the evaporation of nutrient water suppressed, but the moisture retention around the roots is enhanced, which is good for the growth of cultivated plants.
(T) The cavity around the cultivation container 1 has heat insulation and heat insulation functions. If necessary, a large number of holes for heat radiation can be provided in the main body of the support container 3 to improve the temperature environment in the cultivation container.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
A plurality of fixing holes 9, 9... Of an appropriate size are provided in the substrate 5, and the water absorbing cores 4, 4.・ Place a suitable length through and fix each other in close contact with each other, and place the substrate 5 as horizontally as possible on the bottom of the cultivation container 1 having a moderately sized bottom hole 11. Attaching and supporting the cultivation container 1 with the water absorption cores 4, 4... Of the water-absorbing three-dimensional member of the portion that passes through the bottom hole 11 inserted as deeply as possible into the water storage container 2 provided in advance on the inner bottom of the support container 3 Place it inside the container 3 and attach it.
The present invention has the above structure.
If necessary, a large number of appropriately radiating holes are provided in the main body of the support container 3. Thereby, the temperature inside each of the cultivation container 1 and the water storage container 2 can be lowered | hung. When using the present invention, liquid fertilizer is put into the water storage container 2, an appropriate medium material is put into the cultivation container 1, and then an appropriate plantlet is planted in the culture medium, and it is separately arranged in a multi-stage on a support frame provided vertically. Install with nails. FIGS. 1 and 2 each show an example of the shape of the water absorbent core 4 in an external perspective view, and FIG. 3 shows the overall longitudinal section of the present invention including the water absorbent core 4 that forms a continuous body of water absorbent solid members with the substrate 5. FIG. 4 shows an overall longitudinal sectional view of the present invention provided with a plurality of water absorbent cores 4 of water absorbent solid members fixed in fixing holes 9 provided in the substrate 5.

External perspective view of the water absorbent core of the present invention External perspective view of the water absorbent core of the present invention Overall longitudinal sectional view of the present invention Overall longitudinal sectional view of the present invention

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cultivation container 2 Water storage container 3 Support container 4 Water absorption core 5 Substrate 6 Planting hole 7 Water supply port 8 Drainage hole 9 Fixed hole 10 Lid 11 Bottom hole

Claims (3)

  A water absorbing device 4 is formed on each of the upper and lower surfaces of the substrate 5 to form a water absorbing device 4 which is a water absorbing three-dimensional member extending from the respective surfaces. The cultivation container 1 is attached to the bottom of the support container 3 in a state where the water absorption core 4 of the water-absorbing three-dimensional member passing through the bottom hole 11 is placed in the water storage container 2 provided on the bottom of the support container 3. An apparatus for vertical multi-stage cultivation of plantlets using a container provided with a water-absorbing core of a water-absorbing three-dimensional member attached to the upper inside.   The water absorbing device according to claim 1, wherein the water absorbing cores 4 of the water absorbing three-dimensional member extending from the respective surfaces are provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the substrate 5 so as to be integrated with the substrate 5 and as a continuous body of the same member.   The water absorbing device according to claim 1, wherein an appropriate number of fixing holes (9) are provided in the substrate (5), and the water absorbing cores (4) of the water-absorbing three-dimensional member are inserted through the fixing holes (9) and fixed in an appropriate length.

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