JP3108628U - Automatic watering flowerpot - Google Patents

Abstract

An automatic watering plant pot that can prevent a plant (for example, a foliage plant, a bonsai plant, etc.) from withering due to running out of water by performing a constant fountain on a regular basis.
An automatic watering plant pot 100 is a plant pot container having an opening at an upper end, and includes a partition and an inner pot for forming a first storage chamber 10 and a second storage chamber 20 in the container. Plants are planted in the first storage chamber, and water is stored in the second storage chamber. In the container, at least one water supply pipe 53 and at least one fountain pipe 56 are provided. The water supply pipe extends from the first storage chamber to the second storage chamber and injects water into the second storage chamber. The fountain pipe is connected to the water pump in the second storage chamber. The water pump is controlled by the controller, and it is possible to prevent the plant from withering due to running out of water by pumping the water in the second storage chamber at a fixed time and fountaining it from the fountain pipe to the first storage chamber.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic watering flower pot, and more particularly to an automatic watering flower pot that uses a control circuit to control an automatic watering flower pot so that an appropriate amount of water is automatically ejected when a scheduled time is reached.

  In recent years, the concept of planting foliage plants (landscape bonsai) has been widely applied to indoor design, providing users with the joy of feeling in the urban jungle. However, for salaried workers in the industrial world, there is not much time to take care of plants such as flower pots and bonsai, especially because they cannot supply quantitative water to plants on a regular basis due to busy and long business trips. Will die from running out of water.

  In order to prevent the plant from dying and dying, the manufacturer places a motor-water pumping device outside the pond where water is stored, and automatically pumps a predetermined amount of water every day for a predetermined amount of time. I proposed a technique to prevent the plants from withering.

  However, such a method of the external motor-water pumping device has an apparent aesthetic defect in the interior design due to the loss of the overall aesthetic effect, and the prior art motor-water pumping device includes Since there is no warning function, when there is no more water in the pond where water is stored, the motor-water pumping device will continue to pump water without recognizing it, and the motor will fail.

  As can be seen from the above description of the prior art, the recent external motor-water pumping device is inconvenient in terms of overall design and application functions. Can improve the overall appearance and service life by introducing the science in addition to careful research to improve the above defects, and can effectively improve the above defects with a rational design An automatic watering plant pot was developed.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic watering flower pot in which two storage rooms are provided in a flower pot, and the upper part is used for planting plants and the lower part is used for storing water. In addition, by designing a fixed-time quantitative watering device that performs fixed-time watering on a regular basis, the plant is prevented from withering because it forgot to water. In addition, it is possible to improve the feeling of congestion of many pipes piped in the conventional motor-water fetching device, improve the overall appearance and aesthetics, and effectively beautify the design feeling of the indoor design.

  The present invention provides an automatic watering plant pot to achieve the above object. The automatic watering flower pot includes a flower pot container having an opening at the upper end. In this container, there are a partition and an inner pot for forming the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber. Plants are planted in the first storage chamber, and water is stored in the second storage chamber. In the container, at least one water supply pipe and at least one fountain pipe are provided. The water supply pipe extends from the first storage chamber to the second storage chamber and injects water into the second storage chamber. The fountain pipe is connected to the water pump in the second storage chamber. The water pump is controlled by the controller, and can pump water from the second storage chamber to the first storage chamber from the fountain pipe for fixed time determination to prevent the plant from withering due to running out of water.

  The automatic watering flowerpot according to the present invention is provided with a third storage chamber for storing the controller outside the flowerpot container. Further, a pipe is piped from the third storage chamber to the water pump in the second storage chamber, and the power source (electric wire) of the water pump is electrically connected to the control circuit via the pipe passage.

  In the automatic watering flower pot according to the present invention, an operation panel is provided on the surface of the controller. Inside, a circuit board for the control circuit is provided, and the control circuit controls the fixed-quantity fountain of the water scavenger according to the operation setting on the operation panel.

  The control circuit for the automatic watering flowerpot according to the present invention is provided with a warning function for insufficient water level and insufficient battery power to warn the user of insufficient water level in the flowerpot and insufficient electric power in the control circuit. As a result, the water pump is prevented from running idle and causing a failure, so that the life of the flower pot is improved.

  Hereinafter, the features and technical contents of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the drawings are provided for reference and explanation and do not limit the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of an automatic watering flowerpot according to the present invention. An automatic watering flowerpot 100 according to the present invention is a container having an opening at the upper end, and the inside of the container is vertically moved. A partition 15 is provided for dividing into two storage rooms. That is, the first storage chamber 10 and the second storage chamber 20 are formed, and the first storage chamber 10 stores soil for planting foliage plants and landscape plants, while the second storage. The chamber 20 stores water.

  A projecting portion for horizontally supporting and fixing the partition 15 is provided at the central portion in the flowerpot container 100. On the partition 15, at least one convex edge 151 is provided to reinforce the supporting force for supporting the soil by the partition 15. On the partition 15, there are a plurality of micro holes 152 for infiltrating (dropping) the excess moisture into the second storage chamber 20 when the soil moisture in the first storage chamber 10 is too much. Arranged.

  FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the second embodiment of the automatic watering flower pot according to the present invention. The automatic watering flower pot 100 is a container having an opening at the upper end, and the inner pot 16 is located above the inside of the flower pot 100. The first storage chamber 10 is formed by fitting. That is, the interior of the flower pot is divided into two upper and lower storage rooms. The inside of the inner pot 16 is used for storing soil for planting ornamental plants and landscape plants, and the flower pot 100 container below the inner pot 16 is used for storing water. A chamber 20 is formed. A plurality of fine holes are also arranged on the bottom plate of the inner pot 16.

  In the flowerpot container 100, there is further at least one water supply pipe 53 and at least one fountain pipe 56. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, two water supply pipes 53 and two fountain pipes 56 are provided. Further, the water supply pipe 53 and the fountain pipe 56 are joined together and extend to the opening at the upper end of the flowerpot container 100.

  The water supply pipe 53 extends from the first storage chamber 10 to the second storage chamber 20 and injects water into the second storage chamber 20 from the upper end of the water supply pipe 53. The fountain pipe 56 extends from the second storage chamber 20 to the first storage chamber 10. Therefore, at least one concave portion 153 for fitting the water supply pipe 53 and the fountain pipe 56 needs to be formed on the periphery of the partition 15 and the inner pot 16.

  The water supply pipe 53 has a movable stopper 531 at its upper end that can be opened or turned open to inject water into the second storage chamber 20 and seal the upper end of the water supply pipe 53.

  The fountain pipe 56 is provided with a nozzle 561 at the upper end, and a plurality of fountain holes (not shown in the figure) are provided on the nozzle 561 for dispersing the fountain and spraying water uniformly on the soil.

  The fountain pipe 56 is connected to the water pump 40 in the second storage chamber 20. The water pump 40 is preferably a pump. A controller 30 is electrically connected to the water pump 40. The controller 30 quantifies the water in the second storage chamber 20 at a fixed time, and sprays water on the soil of the first storage chamber 10 by the fountain pipe 56 and the nozzle 561 to maintain the life of the plant. To control.

  Flowerpot 100 A third storage chamber 21 is provided outside the container. The third storage chamber 21 has an outer lid 23 that is fitted on the outer surface of the second storage chamber 20 and covers the third storage chamber 21. The third storage chamber 21 mainly stores the controller 30 and the battery box 31. A pipe 22 is piped from the third storage chamber 21 to the water pump 40 in the second storage chamber 20, and the electric wire of the water pump 40 is routed through the pipe 22 (wired in the pipe 22) to the controller. Electrically connected to 30.

  At least one battery is stored in the battery box 31. Further, the battery box 31 is electrically connected to the controller 30 in order to supply necessary power to the controller 30 and the water pump 40. Preferably, there are two sets of batteries in the battery box 31, one set is a battery for the controller 30, and the other set is a battery for the water pump 40. That is, since the power consumed by the controller 30 is smaller than the power consumed by the water pump 40, the controller 30 can be continuously operated even when the power of the water pump 40 is lost.

  The controller 30 is provided with an outer housing 32 for arranging the controller 30 in the third storage chamber 21. An operation panel 33 is provided on the surface of the outer casing 32, and a control circuit board (not shown in the drawing) is provided inside the outer casing 32. This control circuit board is provided with a control circuit, and by setting the control circuit with the operation panel 33, the water scooping device 40 is controlled so as to fountain a fixed amount at a fixed time.

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of a circuit block of a controller according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of an operation panel according to the present invention. On the operation panel 33 of the present invention, a status lamp 301, a power switch 302, a water volume status lamp 303, a time setting switch 305, a warning sound output port 306, a water volume setting switch 307, and a test switch 308 are installed. The control circuit in the controller 30 is electrically connected to the power switch 302 and then electrically connected to the battery box 31 to supply necessary power to the controller 30 and the water pump 40. A supply unit 605 is provided.

  The power supply unit 605 is electrically connected to the voltage detection unit 610 that can detect whether the power of the power unit 605 is sufficient. When the battery power is insufficient, the power supply unit 605 generates a power shortage signal and transmits it to the control unit 655. Then, the control unit 655 controls the status lamp 301 to emit a warning lamp.

  The control circuit further includes a timer unit 620 that is electrically connected to the control unit 655, and this timer unit 620 supplies a time count signal to the control unit 655. As a time setting switch 305 on the operation panel 33, the control unit 655 is supplied with a count of the set time by the time count signal of the timer unit 620 in the range of the set time from one day to one week. The time setting unit is electrically connected so that the control unit 655 outputs a water pumping signal to the water pump 40 and causes the water pump 40 to pump the water in the second storage chamber 20. Connected to.

  The control circuit further controls the water pumping time of the water pump 40 by the control unit 655 as the water volume control switch 307 on the operation panel 33, that is, sets the water pumping amount of the water pump 40, In addition, the setting range of the amount of water drawn is about 100 CC to 1000 CC, and the control unit 655 controls the water amount to be electrically connected to the control unit 655 so that the water pump 40 drives a predetermined amount of water. A unit is provided.

  The control circuit is further provided with a water level detection unit 640 that is mounted in the second storage chamber 20 and electrically connected to the control unit 655. The water level detection unit 640 detects the water level state in the second storage chamber 20. Preferably, the water level detection unit 640 is a plurality of conductors (not shown in the figure) extended to different heights in the second storage chamber 20, and the water level height is utilized by utilizing the conductivity characteristics of water. The control unit 655 outputs a water level detection signal to the water amount state lamp 303 to display the water level state.

  When the amount of water in the second storage chamber 20 becomes insufficient, the water level detection unit 640 transmits a water level shortage signal to the control unit 655, and this control unit 655 controls the status lamp to emit a warning lamp. Preferably, as in the embodiment of the present invention, a two-color LED lamp is used as the status lamp (status warning lamp) 301, and the green lamp of the two-color LED lamp is replaced when the water level or voltage is normal. Turns on (flashes) once every 5 seconds to indicate that the automatic watering plant pot 100 is operating normally.

  Conversely, when the water level detection unit 640 or the voltage detection unit 610 detects that the water level state is insufficient or the voltage state is insufficient, the red lamp of the two-color LED lamp is once or twice per second. For example, a warning sound is emitted from the tone output unit 650 of the warning sound output port 306, such as a buzzer, which is installed on the operation panel 33. Be careful about replenishing the amount of water in storage room 20 of 2.

  In addition, the control unit 655 controls to stop the operation of the water pump 40 under a water level shortage or power shortage condition. To improve the conventional drawbacks.

  In particular, a test switch 308 (TEST) is further provided on the operation panel 33. By providing the user with a function of resetting the count time of the timer unit 620, the automatic watering plant pot 100 is completely used. In addition to having a function, it has a feature of operation convenience.

  According to the above description, the automatic watering plant pot 100 according to the present invention automatically spouts an appropriate amount of water when the user reaches the scheduled time by setting the scheduled time for the control circuit. In order to meet the requirements of the utility model, an application for a utility model registration request is filed in accordance with the law because it is not found in publications or used for publication before filing.

  The above description is merely a detailed description and drawings of a better specific embodiment of the present invention, and all the embodiments according to the spirit of the claims of the utility model registration of the present invention and similar embodiments are all described in the present invention. Changes and changes that can be easily conceived in the domain of the present invention by those skilled in the art are also included in the scope of the utility model registration request of the present invention.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the 1st Example of the automatic watering flowerpot concerning this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 2nd Example of the automatic watering flowerpot concerning this invention. It is a circuit block conceptual diagram of a controller according to the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the operation panel concerning this invention.

Explanation of symbols

100 automatic watering flowerpot
15 separator
151 Convex edge
152 Fine hole
153 recess
16 inner pot
10 First storage room
20 Second storage room
21 Third storage room
22 Pipe
23 Outer lid
30 controller
31 Battery box
32 Outer housing
33 Control panel
40 water pump
53 Water supply pipe
531 Movable stopper
56 Fountain pipe
561 nozzle
301 Status light
302 Power switch
303 Water level indicator
305 Time setting switch
306 Warning sound output port
307 Water volume setting switch
308 test switch
605 Power supply unit
610 voltage detection unit
655 control unit
620 timer unit
640 Water level detection unit
650 tone output unit

Claims (15)

A flowerpot container with an opening at the top,
A first storage chamber for storing soil for planting and a second storage chamber for storing water are arranged vertically in the flowerpot container, A partition in which a plurality of fine holes for infiltrating the moisture of soil in one storage chamber into the second storage chamber are arranged;
At least one water supply pipe disposed in the flowerpot container, extending from the first storage chamber into the second storage chamber, and for injecting water from the upper end into the second storage chamber;
At least one fountain pipe disposed in the flowerpot container, extending from the second storage chamber to the first storage chamber and integrally coupled with the water supply pipe;
Located at the bottom of the second storage chamber, has a drain outlet connected to the fountain pipe, receives a control from an electrically connected controller, determines a fixed amount on a regular basis, and draws water from the second storage chamber An automatic watering plant pot comprising: a water pump for pumping and sprinkling water to the first storage chamber through the fountain pipe.   The automatic watering plant pot according to claim 1, wherein a projecting portion that horizontally supports and fixes the partition is provided at the center portion of the plant pot container.   The partition is a container having an opening at an upper end, an inner pot is formed, and at least one convex edge is provided on the partition to reinforce the supporting force of the partition. Automatic watering flowerpot.   The automatic watering plant pot according to claim 1, wherein at least one concave portion into which the water supply pipe and the fountain pipe are inserted is formed at a peripheral edge of the partition.   The said water supply pipe has a movable stopper which can be opened and closed or opened at its upper end to inject water into the second storage chamber and seal its upper end. Automatic watering flowerpot.   The automatic watering plant pot according to claim 1, wherein the fountain pipe is provided with a nozzle having a plurality of fountain holes for dispersing the fountain at an upper end thereof.   The water supply pipe extends from the opening at the upper end of the flower pot container in the first storage chamber into the second storage chamber, and the fountain pipe extends from the second storage chamber to the first storage chamber. The automatic watering flowerpot according to claim 1, which extends to an opening at the upper end of the flowerpot container.   The automatic watering plant pot according to claim 1, wherein the water pump is a pump. The flower pot container is formed on the second storage chamber side outside this, and has a third storage chamber for fitting and storing the controller,
The automatic watering plant pot has a pipe that is piped from the third storage chamber to a water pump in the second storage chamber,
The automatic watering plant pot according to claim 1, wherein an electric wire of the water fetcher is electrically connected to the control circuit via the pipe. A battery box that is provided in the third storage chamber, and stores two sets of batteries, the battery for the controller and the battery for the water pump;
An outer lid provided on the outer surface of the third storage chamber,
The automatic watering plant pot according to claim 9, wherein the battery box is electrically connected to the controller and supplies necessary power to the controller and the water pump. The controller is
An outer housing disposed inside a third storage chamber provided outside the flowerpot container;
An operation panel disposed on the surface of the outer casing and including a power switch, a power level lamp, a water level lamp, a time setting switch, a water level setting switch, a test switch, and a warning sound output port;
A control circuit board embedded in the outer casing and provided with a control circuit;
The automatic watering plant pot according to claim 1, wherein the control circuit board controls the water pump to perform constant fountaining at a fixed time by setting the control circuit through the operation panel. The control circuit includes:
A unit that supplies at least power, is electrically connected to a voltage detection unit that can detect whether the power of the unit is sufficient and generates a power shortage signal, and lights up when the power of the unit is insufficient. A power supply unit electrically connected to the indicator lamp;
A timer unit for supplying a temporal count signal;
A time setting unit for setting the planned watering time;
A water volume control unit for controlling the time of drawing water from the water pump;
Connected to the power supply unit, the timer unit, the time setting unit, and the water amount control unit, and controlled by the water amount control unit, and a range of scheduled watering time that can be set by the time setting unit that is one day to one week. The automatic watering plant pot according to claim 11, further comprising: a control unit that controls the pumping of the water by the water pumping time. A water level detection unit electrically connected to the control unit and detecting a water level state in the second storage chamber;
A display unit that is electrically connected to the control unit and is an LED display that displays a warning lamp of voltage or water level;
The automatic watering plant pot according to claim 12, further comprising: a tone output unit that is electrically connected to the control unit and that outputs a warning sound when the water level is insufficient. The water level detection unit is a plurality of conductors that are extended to different heights in the second storage chamber, and forms a sensor by utilizing the conductive characteristics of water,
The control unit controls to stop the water pumping of the water pump when the water level detection unit detects that the water level in the second container is insufficient. Automatic watering flowerpot as described.   The LED indicator lights up once or twice per second when the voltage or water level is insufficient, and lights once every 5 seconds when the voltage or water level is normal. An automatic watering flower pot according to claim 13.

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