JPH04133165U - Vertical plant cultivation bed - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (with amendments) [Purpose] The purpose is mainly to improve land efficiency and energy efficiency in hydroponic cultivation. [Configuration] Perforated panels (1) that make up the plant cultivation beds (10)
1) is arranged vertically, and the holes (11)B of the perforated panel (11) are high on the outside and low on the inside, and water is applied from above the inside of the perforated panel (11) using the water sprinkler (15). Pour the corresponding panel (1
Water is supplied to the plant P supported on the water-absorbing stopper (14) fitted into the hole (11)B of 1). Hole (11) in said panel (11)
Since B is higher on the outside and lower on the inside, the water will not leak outside the panel (11). [Effect] By making the plant cultivation bed (10) vertical in this way, the land efficiency is improved by more than three times compared to the conventional horizontal bed, and the energy required for heating etc. is also greatly saved. . Furthermore, since water does not leak to the outside of the panel (11), the outer surface of the panel (11) does not get wet, nor does algae or mold grow, which is preferable in terms of appearance.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention mainly relates to vertical plant cultivation beds used for hydroponic cultivation. be.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, as shown in Figure 7, a tank (1) filled with water (2) containing fertilizer, etc. Float a perforated panel (3) made of tyrene foam, etc., and insert a hole into the hole (4) of the panel (3). A water-absorbing stopper (5) made of urethane foam is fitted, and the plant P is supported on the stopper (5). Horizontal growing beds (6) are provided.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, such horizontal plant cultivation beds (6) take up a large amount of space and are not efficient in land use. In addition, the energy efficiency required for heating, etc. is also low.

0004

[Means to solve the problem]

This invention is a means to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems by vertically forming perforated panels (11). The hole (11)B of the perforated panel (11) is raised outward and lowered inward. A water sprinkler (15) is placed above the inside of the perforated panel (11). Each hole (11)B of the perforated panel (11) is filled with a water-absorbing plug (14) carrying a plant on the outside. The present invention provides a vertical plant cultivation bed (10) fitted with a vertical plant cultivation bed.

[0005]

[Effect]

The water sprinkled from the sprinkler device (15) flows down the inside of the perforated panel (11) and is applied to the area. Water is absorbed by the water-absorbent plugs (14) fitted into the holes (11)B of the panel (11), and It is supplied to the plant P supported on the stopper (14). At this time, the perforated panel (11) Since the hole (11)B is inclined so that it is higher on the outside and lower on the inside, the hole (11)B is Water absorbed by the water-absorbing stopper (14) does not leak to the outside.

[0006]

[Effect of the idea]

Therefore, in this invention, the plant cultivation bed can be made vertically, and the The utilization efficiency has been significantly improved (estimated to be more than three times that of the conventional horizontal type). ), and as a result, the energy efficiency required for heating, etc. will also improve. Also perforated panel Since water does not leak outside the bed (11), the floor outside the cultivation bed will not get wet. In addition, algae and mold may grow on the outer surface of perforated panels, resulting in an unsanitary appearance. It can be prevented.

[0007]

【Example】

1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the present invention. The vertical plant cultivation bed shown in the figure In code (10), (11) and (11) are a pair of perforated panels; The wheels (11), (11) are installed vertically facing each other with a predetermined gap S, and the side frames (13), (13) are placed on both sides. The inner surface (11)A of the panels (11), (11) is shaped into a sinusoidal waveform. The corrugated inner surfaces (11)A of the panels (11), (11) are arranged such that the peaks face the valleys. Also, on the inside of the side frames (13), (13), there is a space between the panels (11), (11). (13)A and (13)A are interposed, and at the upper end of the gap S there is a gutter (13) with a funnel-shaped cross section. 1)C is installed.

[0008] The panels (11), (11) are provided with a large number of holes (11)B, and the holes (11)B are It is open on the downward slope of the corrugated inner surface (11)A of the panels (11), (11), and is high on the outside. The hole (11)B is sloped downward to the inside, and a weir (11)D is located at the outer opening of the hole (11)B. Each hole (11)B has a water-absorbing stopper (11) carrying a plant P from the outside. 4) is fitted. The plants P include salad greens, lettuce, honeysuckle, spinach, and parsley. These include lily, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.

[0009] The above panels (11), (11) are made of polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, etc. It is made of plastic foam, wood, fiberboard, etc., and the water absorbent plug (14) is made of polyurethane. Consists of tongue foam, fiber moldings, etc.

0010 A water spray nozzle (15) is arranged above the pair of panels (11), (11), and the panel The panels (11), (11) are installed on a moving frame (16) with casters (16)A, and the A hole (16)B is provided at the bottom of the moving frame (16).

[0011] A plurality of vertical plant cultivation beds (10) with the above configuration are arranged on the rail (17) A of the base frame (17). A plurality of lamps (18) are arranged horizontally between the beds (10).

0012 In the above configuration, water is sprayed from the water nozzle (15) or air containing water droplets is Spray. The water flows into the gap S between the panels (11), (11) through the gutter (11)C, and The water flows down the gap S, but at this time, the water flows inside the corrugations of the panels (11), (11) as shown in Figure 4. It is received by the surfaces (11)A, (11)A, spreads uniformly on the inner surfaces (11)A, (11)A, and flows down. Water is absorbed by the water-absorbing stopper (14) fitted from the outside into the hole (11)B of the flannel (11), (11). Supplemented to plant P. Fertilizer or the like may be dissolved in the water. The panel (11),( 11) The hole (11)B is inclined so that it is higher on the outside and lower on the inside, and the outer opening is Since the weir (11)D is installed in the hole, the water will not leak outside from the hole (11)B. do not have.

[0013] After the water flows down between the panels (11), (11), it is caught by the moving frame (16), and the moving frame (16) from the hole (16)B to the base frame (17). The water that has flowed down to the base frame (17) is drained from the groove (17)B to the port. The water is refluxed from the reflux path (19) to the water spray nozzle (15) by the pump (19)A.

[0014] In this way, water is supplied to the plant P supported on the water-absorbing stopper (14), and The lamp (18) grows when exposed to light from the lamp (18), but as shown in Figure 2, the lamp (18) is (10), (10) at a predetermined speed. Move the lamp (18) like this This prevents the plant P from being damaged by the heat from the lamp (18), and 8) can be brought closer to the bed (10), and the interval between the beds (10) can be made smaller. Beds (10) can be placed closely together. Also, the lamp (18) can be placed on the bed without moving it. (10) may be moved.

[0015] FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. Vertical plant cultivation bed shown in the figure (20) , (21) and (21) are a pair of perforated panels, and the pair of perforated panels (21) , (21) are arranged vertically facing each other with a predetermined gap S, and the perforated panels (21), (21) A water-permeable material (26) such as fiber entanglement or open plastic foam is inserted into the gap S. , A gutter (21)C with a funnel-shaped cross section is installed at the upper end of the gap S, and a gutter (21)C is installed directly above it. A water spray nozzle (25) is installed.

[0016] The holes (21)B of the panels (21), (21) are inclined so that they are higher on the outside and lower on the inside. Therefore, the water sprayed from the water nozzle (25) flows between the panels (21) and (21) via the gutter (21)C. Water flows into the gap S and flows down the gap S, but at this time, water is dispersed by the permeable material (26). The liquid spreads evenly over the inner surfaces (21)A, (21)A of the panels (21), (21) and flows down. The water is absorbed by the water-absorbing stopper (24) fitted from the outside into the hole (21)B of the hole (21), (21). The holes (21)B of the panels (21), (21) are high on the outside and low on the inside. Due to the slope, the water will not leak to the outside of the panels (21), (21).

[0017] FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. Vertical plant cultivation bed shown in the figure (30) , (31) is a perforated panel, and the perforated panel (31) has a slight slope. The holes (31)B of the perforated panel (31) are therefore higher on the outside and lower on the inside. It is slanted so that the A corrugated plate (36) is adjacent to the inner surface (31)A of the perforated panel (31). A gutter with a funnel-shaped cross section is arranged at the upper end of the gap S between the panel (31) and the corrugated plate (36). (31)C is installed, and a mobile water spray nozzle (35) is placed directly above the gutter (31)C. There is.

[0018] The water nozzle (35) sprays water by moving back and forth at a constant speed along the gutter (31)C. Water can be spread evenly, and the water flows through the gutter (31)C to the panel (31) and the corrugated board. (36) flows into the gap S, and the flow rate is suppressed by the corrugated plate (36), so that it flows uniformly. The water-absorbing plug spreads and flows down, and is fitted into the hole (31)B of the panel (31) from the outside. (34) absorbs water and supplies it to the plant P, but since the panel (31) is slightly inclined The hole (31)B is also inclined so that it is higher on the outside and lower on the inside, and the water flows outside the hole (31)B. It won't leak to the sides.

[0019]

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 1] Partially omitted side sectional view

[Figure 2] Plan view

[Figure 3] Partially omitted side view

[Figure 4] Partial side sectional view

[Fig. 5] Upper part side sectional view of the second embodiment of the present invention

[Fig. 6] A cutaway perspective view of the upper part of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 7] Side sectional view of conventional example

[Explanation of symbols]

(10),(20),(30)・・・Vertical plant cultivation bed (11),(21),(31)・・・Perforated panel (11)B,(21)B,(31)B・・・hole (14),(24),(34)・・・Water-absorbing stopper (15),(25),(35)・・・Sprinkler device

Claims (1)

[Reference number] U03057 [Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A perforated panel is arranged vertically, the holes of the perforated panel are made higher on the outside and lowered on the inside, and a water sprinkler is arranged above the inside of the perforated panel. , a vertical plant cultivation bed characterized in that each hole of the perforated panel is fitted with a water-absorbing plug carrying a plant from the outside.