JP2017515456A - Automatic watering device for humidification of flowerpots - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a humidifying combined automatic water supply device for a flower pot, more specifically, a water tank 10 for storing water, and a water tank hygroscopic brick 20 installed so as to be partially immersed in the water of the water tank, The drainage port 3 formed in the lower part of the flower pot 2 is provided with a hygroscopic disc 30 that is inserted and installed so as to protrude slightly in the lower part, and the flower pot is seated on the upper part of the water tank hygroscopic brick 20. Therefore, the hygroscopic disc 30 of the flower pot and the hygroscopic brick 20 are brought into contact with each other, and water is automatically supplied to the flower pot using the permeability of water by osmotic pressure. It aims at providing the water supply apparatus which can be performed. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a humidifying combined automatic watering device for a flower pot, more specifically, a hygroscopic material immersed in an aquarium (a relatively solid and excellent hygroscopic material, the material of a porous refractory brick is excellent), By installing the flower pot in a comfortable manner, the hygroscopic brick at the bottom of the flower pot is brought into contact with the moisture absorbing brick of the aquarium, and the water of the aquarium is automatically supplied to the soil of the flower pot according to the water permeability principle by osmotic pressure. Therefore, the present invention relates to an automatic water supply device for humidifying and combining a flower pot that can be naturally humidified as well as excellent in convenience of use.

People in modern cities cannot easily come into contact with green spaces around their lives, and each family grows various plants in flower pots as a hobby.

Thus, cultivating a plant in a flower pot not only provides emotional and psychological stability, but also provides several advantages such as adjusting indoor humidity.

However, plants that are cultivated indoors in flowerpots as described above must move frequently so that they receive sunlight in order to manage sunlight, water, nutrients, etc. well. Of course, management such as having to supply water and nutrients regularly is necessary.

In particular, when a non-professional grows in a flower pot, the plant cannot be given water in a timely manner, and the plant often grows up and dies.

Many devices for automatic water supply to flower pots have been devised to solve such problems.

In Korean Patent Application No. 10-2002-22837, a flowerpot is installed in the upper part of the container, and the water stored in the container is supplied to the lower part of the flowerpot through a motor and a water supply pipe to supply water. Although it has been proposed to supply water automatically by controlling the motor, it is easy to use, but the equipment is complicated and expensive, and of course it cannot be easily purchased at home. Due to a serious failure, there is a problem that durability of use decreases.

In addition, in the case of the above-mentioned flower pots, there is a problem that indoor humidification is performed only on the flower pots and there is almost no substantial indoor humidification effect, and it is inconvenient to move to a sunny place. is there.

Also, in Korean Utility Model Application No. 20-2000-28791, a flowerpot is placed on top of the pedestal where water is stored, and a core is connected between the water of the pedestal and the soil of the flowerpot, Although it has been proposed that water of the pedestal is supplied to the soil of the flower pot through the core, it is economical, but the work of connecting the core between the pedestal and the soil of the flower pot is inconvenient, and the flower pot Depending on the inconvenience that can not be moved and the core is altered, contaminated and rotten due to moisture supply, the moisture supply cannot be continued, and the moisture supply amount depends on the characteristics of the plant in the flowerpot. There was a problem that was difficult to adjust.

In addition, in the case of the above-mentioned flower pots, there is a humidification effect in the room through the water in the flower pot and the pedestal, but the surface area that allows moisture to evaporate is small, so that it is substantially necessary for humidification in the room. In addition to the fact that the humidification effect cannot be obtained, there is a problem that the degree of humidification cannot be adjusted and the practicality is lowered.

The present invention was invented in order to solve the above-described problems in the prior art, and a hygroscopic brick at the bottom of the flower pot was installed by placing a flower pot on a hygroscopic brick immersed in a water tank. Is in contact with the absorptive bricks of the aquarium, and the water permeability of the aquarium is automatically supplied to the soil of the flowerpot by the principle of water permeability by osmotic pressure. The purpose is to enable humidification.

In particular, the plant pot can be easily moved to a hygroscopic brick, and the plant pot can be moved freely according to the plant's sunlight supply and other needs, so it is convenient to use. .

The present invention is a method of automating the supply of moisture to the soil in a flowerpot, and uses the principle of swelling when the wood absorbs moisture, spreading or re-contacting between the hygroscopic disc of the flowerpot and the hygroscopic brick of the aquarium. Since the water supply is automatically adjusted according to the method, the purpose is to provide ease of use and an environment suitable for plant cultivation.

The present invention can provide a natural humidification effect by a method in which a plurality of water absorbing plates are separately installed in a water tank together with hygroscopic bricks and a small air blower blows a breeze.

In the present invention, a water tank for storing water, a hygroscopic brick installed so as to be partially immersed in the water of the water tank, and a hygroscopic disk made of the same material are attached to the lower part of the flower pot. The feature is that the flowerpot is automatically supplied to the soil of the flowerpot through the permeability of water by osmotic pressure by placing the flowerpot on the hygroscopic brick of the aquarium and making contact therewith.

The present invention provides an automatic water supply by placing a water tank for preserving water and a flower pot on which a hygroscopic disc is mounted on the water tank so as to be partially immersed in the water in the water tank. A method that uses only the function, and one or more absorbent bricks (two are suitable) are installed at the center, multiple thin moisture absorbing plates are installed on both the left and right sides, and a small fan blows the air into the humidifier. A flower pot with a hygroscopic disc was placed on the absorbent brick in the center so that it could be used as a flower pot for humidification and automatic water supply.

In order to prevent the water soaked in the hygroscopic disk of the flowerpot from being excessively supplied to the soil of the flowerpot, there are two methods for adjusting the water supply.

One method is to continuously supply water to the plant, and there is a method to adjust the amount, and another method is to supply water intermittently.

The method of supplying water is to steadily supply water, but the amount of water can be adjusted by changing the size of the contact surface of the hygroscopic disk in the aquarium and the hygroscopic block at the bottom of the flowerpot. As a method, moisture transmission may be interrupted by sandwiching a thin film between the contact surfaces.

However, the most ideal method close to nature is the method of intermittently supplying the latter water. When it rains, the soil gets wet and the roots of the plants get wet. When the rain stops, the soil drains and there is only air and moisture, and the plants grow well.

Intermittent moisture supply control means that a square timber bar is installed vertically around the hygroscopic disc under the flower pot, expands when the wood absorbs moisture, shrinks when dried, and absorbs the moisture in the aquarium Moisture can be supplied intermittently by connecting or separating the brick and the hygroscopic disc of the flowerpot.

According to the present invention, a water pot is placed on a moisture-absorbing brick immersed in the water tank so that the moisture-absorbing disk at the bottom of the flower pot is brought into contact with the water-absorbing brick of the water tank, and the water tank is osmotically pressurized. Water is automatically supplied to the soil of the flower pot, so that it is excellent in ease of use and naturally has an effect of being able to perform natural humidification.

In particular, since it is only necessary to simply place the flower pot on a hygroscopic brick, the flower pot can be moved freely according to the supply of sunlight to the plant and other needs, and it is excellent in ease of use.

In addition, when water is excessively supplied to the soil in the flower pot, the moisture supply is automatically adjusted by separating or re-contacting the moisture absorbing disk of the flower pot and the hygroscopic brick of the water tank according to the volume expansion principle of the wood bar. Therefore, when it is easy to use and efficient, and only the automatic water supply function is required, the water tank is covered with a cover that prevents moisture from evaporating on the upper part of the hygroscopic brick in the water tank. The water cycle can be lengthened by saving water.

It is a section lineblock diagram showing an example of a flower pot of automatic water supply of the present invention. It is a section lineblock diagram showing the assembly structure of the hygroscopic disk of the flowerpot of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view and an assembly view showing the moisture supply regulator of FIG. 2. It is structural drawing which shows before and after the action | operation of the water supply regulator which concerns on this invention. It is structural drawing which shows before and after the action | operation of the water supply regulator which concerns on this invention. When using only the automatic water supply function which concerns on this invention, it is a cross-sectional block diagram which shows the other Example which covers a moisture absorption brick and prevents evaporation of a water | moisture content. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of a humidification function as another Example of this invention. FIG. 8 is a side sectional view showing a state where a flower pot is seated on the upper part of FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a plan view of FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a front cross-sectional view of the whole in a state where a flower pot is seated on the upper part of FIG. 7.

Hereinafter, the preferred embodiments of the present invention described above will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 10, the humidifying and automatic watering device for a flower pot according to the present invention includes a water tank 10 for storing water and a water tank installed so that a part of the water is immersed in the water in the water tank. The hygroscopic brick 20 and the drainage port 3 formed at the lower part of the flower pot 2 are inserted and installed with a hygroscopic disk 30 so that the lower surface of the hygroscopic disk 30 is horizontal (on the same plane) as the lower part of the flower pot. Or by projecting slightly from the lower part of the flower pot and placing it in close contact with the upper part of the aquarium hygroscopic brick 20 so that the water in the tank by osmotic pressure penetrates to the soil of the flower pot. Become.

At this time, the material of the water tank hygroscopic brick 20 and the hygroscopic disk 30 at the bottom of the flower pot is not deformed by moisture, and is suitable for fireproof and heat insulating bricks having excellent water permeability by osmotic pressure and other such uses. It is preferable to configure with a suitable ceramic brick or the like.

In addition, the hygroscopic disk 30 of the flower pot 2 is inserted and installed in a state where the upper and lower jaws have different diameters and are seated so as to be supported by the drain port 3 at the lower part of the flower pot 2. In order to prevent excessive water supply to the soil of the flowerpot, the water supply controller 40 that can adjust the water supply is provided.

The moisture supply adjuster 40 assembles and installs a wood bar 45 on the shade (circumference) side of the hygroscopic disk 30, and if the moisture supply to the hygroscopic disk 30 and soil is sufficient, the wood bar 45 also absorbs moisture. Then, when the hygroscopic disc 30 and the aquarium hygroscopic brick 20 are opened and the soil of the flower pot 4 is dried, the wood bar 45 is dried and the length is reduced, so the hygroscopic disc Since 30 and the hygroscopic brick 20 of a water tank contact again, supply of a water | moisture content is restarted.

The wood bar 45 has a “T” shape and is inserted into the upper portion of the keyway 31 and is inserted and installed at the same height as the lower end of the moisture absorbing disk 30. The upper portion of the wood bar 45 is seated by a fixing piece 46. Thus, the lower bent portion 46a of the fixed piece 46 is fixed to the stepped portion 32 of the hygroscopic brick.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the present invention covers a water evaporation prevention cap 15 on the top of the water tank 10 to prevent excessive evaporation of water in the water tank when the humidification function is not required outdoors in summer. To do.

Next, the operation and action of the present invention configured as described above will be described.

First, after the hygroscopic disk 30 is inserted and installed in the lower drainage port 3 of the flower pot 2 of the present invention so that it slightly protrudes downward, the plant 5 together with the soil 4 is placed on the upper part of the hygroscopic disk 30. Plant.

At this time, a moisture supply controller 40 is coupled to the hygroscopic disc 30 so as to prevent water supply to the soil 4 of the flower pot 2 for a long time and excessive supply of water.

That is, the moisture supply controller 40 forms a keyway 31 in the vertical direction on one side of the circumference of the upper part of the hygroscopic disk 30, and the “T” -shaped wood bar 45 is the same as the lower end surface of the disk 30. The upper portion of the wood bar 45 is wrapped in a fixed piece 46, and the lower bent portion 46a of the fixed piece is wrapped in a fixed piece 46 supported by the stepped portion 32 of the hygroscopic disc 30. The wood bar 45 is assembled so as to expand only in the lower part.

Thus, when the flower pot 2 of the present invention is prepared, the hygroscopic brick 20 is installed in the water of the aquarium 10 so that a part of the hygroscopic brick 20 is immersed in the water, and then the upper part of the aquarium hygroscopic brick 20 of the present invention. Set up a flower pot 2

At this time, the hygroscopic disk 30 below the flower pot 2 and the upper surface of the water tank hygroscopic brick 20 of the water tank 10 are installed so as to contact each other.

Thus, when the hygroscopic disk 30 at the bottom of the flower pot 2 and the upper surface of the hygroscopic brick 20 of the water tank come into contact with each other, water automatically moves to the flower pot soil by osmotic pressure.

As described above, when the water in the water tank 10 is automatically supplied to the soil 4 of the flower pot 2 and the water is excessively supplied for a long time, the wood bar 45 of the water supply controller 40 installed in the hygroscopic disk 30 is Moisture is absorbed and the supply of moisture is adjusted while the volume expands.

Thus, when the wood bar 45 is dried, the height of the wood bar is contracted, the hygroscopic disc 30 and the hygroscopic brick 20 come into contact again, and the water in the aquarium 10 is supplied to the soil 4. Thus, the water supply can be automatically adjusted, and the plant 5 can be cultivated effectively.

If the contact between the hygroscopic disc 30 and the aquarium hygroscopic brick 20 is poor, the soil in the flower pot dries out, so it can be easily known by touching the soil in the flower pot with a finger.

Even if the flower pot of the present invention is watered to the upper part of the flower pot like an ordinary flower pot, the water that flows out to the lower part of the flower pot is collected in the aquarium 10, so if it is used like an ordinary flower pot, it will automatically automatically Water is supplied and can move freely like a normal flowerpot.

In addition, the present invention can prevent the evaporation of unnecessary moisture by supplying only moisture necessary for the flower pot if the moisture-proof cover 15 is provided when only the automatic water supply function is necessary outdoors where the humidification function is not required. The time to water the flowerpot can be further delayed.

In addition, in the present invention, the flower pot 2 is simply placed on the hygroscopic brick 20 and used. Therefore, when the flower pot is moved according to the supply of sunlight or other needs, it is as simple as an ordinary flower pot. Can move.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the present invention can also be used as an automatic flower pot that also serves as a humidifying function. However, the water tank 10 for storing water and the water in the water tank 10 are hygroscopic. Place the brick 20 and place it under water so that the hygroscopic intermediate brick 25 is placed on it, and the flower pot 2 of the present invention is placed on it to enable the automatic water supply function. A plurality of relatively thin moisture absorbing plates 60 are inserted into the assembly groove 12 of the main body 1 on both sides of the functional brick 20 and blown with a small fan 80, and come out toward the flower pot. Thus, a weak wind containing moisture hits the flower pot to create an environment where the plant 5 can grow freshly and well, and maintain an appropriate humidity in the room.

Since the flower pot of the humidifier combined automatic water supply is a device to be used indoors, the appearance must be clean like an existing humidifier, and the present invention is a shape in which only the flower pot is raised to an ordinary humidifier, It looks good in the room.

The specific operation principle is that there is a water tank 10 at the bottom of the main body 1, and a plurality of water tanks (two are the most practical and two are the drawings) having an appropriate thickness in the center of the water tank. The hygroscopic brick 20 is inserted into the internal fixing groove 12 of the main body, and a plurality of relatively thin hygroscopic plates 60 are inserted into the both sides of the water tank hygroscopic brick 20 through the groove 12.

The supply of water is an independent bucket 70 as in an ordinary humidifier, and there is a water inlet 71 at the lower part of the bucket, and a water outlet 72 at the stopper of the inlet, so that water is consumed. Just let it flow out automatically.

To inject water, raise the bucket and inject water, then close the lid, and reversely place it, and rest on the bucket seating home 13 (the method of injecting water is the same as a normal household humidifier) is there). In the main body 1, there are air passages 81 on the front surfaces of the water tank hygroscopic brick 20 and the moisture absorbing plate 60, air passages 82 on the rear surface of the moisture absorbing plate, and air passages 83 on both side surfaces of the moisture absorbing plate 60.

If a small fan 80 is mounted on the front surface of the main body 1 and the wind is blown, it passes through the front air passage 81 through the hygroscopic brick 20 and the hygroscopic plate 60 and enters the back air passage 82 where both sides of the hygroscopic plate 60 are provided. By blowing the wind that has been dispersed and humidified to the flower pot 2 through the passage 83, the plants in the flower pot grow well and humidify the room.

The blower fan 80 is equipped with a small fan that can generate a breeze. Since this fan consumes only about 2 to 5 watts, a small adapter or a computer USB holder is used. May I. Electricity consumption is only 5 to 10% of that of a normal ultrasonic humidifier because no water evaporation device is required.

As a reference, the water absorbing plate 60 is suitably a non-woven fabric of synthetic fiber material that absorbs moisture well. Reference numeral 75 denotes an ear cap of the water bottle 70 as an unexplained code.

Claims (6)

A water tank (10) for storing water, a water tank hygroscopic brick (20) installed so as to be partially immersed in the water of the water tank, and a drain port (3) below the flower pot (2) Is installed with a hygroscopic disc (30) for a flowerpot inserted so as to protrude in the lower part, and the flowerpot is hygienically installed on the upper part of the water-absorbent brick (20). Automatic humidification of a flowerpot, characterized in that the disk (30) and the water-absorbing brick (20) are in contact with each other and the water can be automatically supplied to the soil of the flowerpot by the permeability of water by osmotic pressure. Water supply device. Water tank (10) for storing water, and water tank hygroscopic brick (20) in the water of the water tank (10) are inserted vertically into the front and rear assembly grooves (12) at the center position with respect to the front surface. A plurality of water absorption plates (60) are vertically inserted into the grooves (12) at positions on both sides of the hygroscopic brick (20), and an intermediate moisture absorption is formed on the upper surface of the water hygroscopic brick (20). Place the functional brick (25) in close contact, place a flowerpot on which the flowerpot disc (30) is mounted, and blow air between the water-absorbent brick (20) and the absorbent plate (60). An automatic watering device for humidification and use of flowerpots that is structured to be ventilated in the direction of the flowerpots. Applying the principle that wood expands when it absorbs moisture by the automatic water supply method of the flower pot (2) and shrinks when dried, the water supply controller (40) is used as an automatic water supply means to the flower pot, and the hygroscopic disc (30) If the water supply becomes excessive due to the structure installed in an equiangular position on the circumference of the wood and the wood bar (45) of the moisture supply regulator (40) absorbs moisture together with the porous brick for moisture absorption, the wood When the bar (45) expands in the lower part, the hygroscopic disc (30) and the water tank hygroscopic brick (20) are separated from each other, and the wood bar (45) is dried again, the bar (45) shrinks and the hygroscopic disc ( 30) and the water-absorbing brick (20) are in contact with each other, and are configured to automatically adjust moisture supply. apparatus. 2. The water tank according to claim 1, wherein when the automatic water supply function of the flower pot is used, a water evaporation prevention cap is coupled to the upper part of the water tank to prevent the water in the water tank from evaporating. A humidifying and automatic watering device for a flowerpot according to claim 2. A small fan is attached to the front surface of the main body (1), blown inside the main body, and evenly distributed in the air passage (81) on the front surface, between the water-absorbent brick (20) and the moisture absorbing plate (60) The bent portion (11) including the bent portion (11) that gathers in the air passage (82) on the back surface and is discharged in the direction of the flower pot through the passage (83) on both side surfaces. Automatic watering device for humidification of flowerpots. Widely open the drain outlet on the floor below the flower pot, insert the moisture absorbing disk (30), and place it horizontally, and put it on the bottom of a damp flat surface, the same as an ordinary flower pot 2. The humidifying and automatic watering device for flower pots according to claim 1, wherein moisture from the floor is sucked and moisture is supplied to the soil of the flower pots.

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