JPH09205910A - Irrigating device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device which eliminates the generation of noise/vibration and does not limit any place or conditions for installation. SOLUTION: Concerning the high-versatility irrigating device provided with a detachable controller, and this device is composed of an outer body 1 for the irrigating device, a plant pot 2 set onto this outer body, a tank 3 or a lower face opened vessel, a pump, a control panel and a controller 5 with a built-in control part such as a CPU.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an irrigation system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of irrigation system, a water supply pump, a control unit, etc. are assembled in an outer shell (outer shell case, outer shell container, collecting bowl, etc.), so that failure repair cannot be carried out easily. Or, there was a problem such as trouble or trouble in replacing parts. Further, since these water supply pumps and the like need to be always transported integrally with the outer casing and installed or stored, there are problems such as being troublesome and troublesome and being difficult to handle.

[0003] As a proposal for improvement, an actual Kaihei 6-84837
There is a water supply device for large pots of No. According to this invention, a flowerpot having a large number of irrigation holes on the bottom side is housed in an irrigation tank in a freely removable manner. A water supply pump equipped with a control box can be installed (removed) freely on one side of the outer circumference of this flower pot. The water pump that can be taken out freely has a water supply pipe with a water supply port above the flowerpot and a suction pipe with the suction port located in the irrigation tank.The control box and water supply pump are removed from the flowerpot. , It is characterized by being freely attachable to other flower pots. However, the flowerpot is surrounded by a hood, and is different from an outer casing or an outer container of a normal irrigation device (hereinafter referred to as an outer casing).

[0004]

The detachable control box and the water supply pump of the above invention are hung on the outside of the flowerpot. Therefore, it is impossible to be built in the outer case, and the field of use is limited, or the water supply pipe protrudes outside the flower pot and the appearance is bad, and it is not suitable for a flower pot intended to be aesthetic. is there. In addition, noise and vibration may occur because the water supply pump is not concealed, which causes a problem at the installation site itself or its situation.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a versatile irrigation device equipped with a detachable control device, or a quiet irrigation device in which noise and vibration are not generated. The following configuration is adopted.

That is, the present invention provides an outer casing of a irrigation system, and a control device having a control unit such as a flowerpot, a tank or an open bottom container and a pump, an operation panel, and a CPU which are set in the outer casing. The irrigation device according to the present invention is characterized in that a control device including a control unit such as a pump, an operation panel, and a CPU in the outer shell or tank can be housed or removed.

Further, the present invention adopts the following constitution for the purpose of providing long-term automatic watering and providing a simple watering device.

That is, according to the present invention, a control is provided which includes an outer shell of the irrigation system, a flower pot set in the outer shell, a bottom open container and a reserve tank, and a control unit such as a pump, an operation panel, and a CPU. An irrigation device comprising: a device, a pump, an operation panel,
The control device having a built-in control unit such as a CPU can be housed or removed.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION First, in the examples shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a tank is interposed between an outer shell and a flower pot, and a control device is provided in the space portion of the tank. The piping provided in this control device is provided in the tank. For example, when there is no water in the flower pot (in some cases, a sensor is used), a pump or the like (hereinafter referred to as a pump) operates to send air to the tank. The introduction of the air presses the water in the tank, and the water, which is almost equal to the introduction amount of the air, is supplied to the flowerpot through the hole of the tank. When water is metered in, the supply is stopped. On the other hand, the water supplied to the flower pot is returned to the tank, for example, by operating a timer or the like and exhausting air from the tank. Thereafter, the above-mentioned operations and procedures are repeated if necessary. In addition, the tank is replenished with water and a nutrient solution (referred to as water). The flower pots may be arranged side by side (the same applies below).

Next, in the example shown in FIG. 5, a lower surface open type container is installed in the outer shell, a flowerpot is placed on the lower surface open container, and a control device is provided in the space between the outer shell and the flowerpot. The piping for the equipment shall be provided on the upper inner surface of the open bottom container. For example, when there is no water in the flowerpot (there are some cases where a sensor is used), the pump operates to send air to the open bottom container. By the introduction of this air, the water in the lower surface open type container is pressed, and the water which is almost equal to the introduction amount of the air is
It is supplied to the flower pot from the introduction port (introduction hole, introduction path) of this container. When water is metered in, the supply is stopped. On the other hand, the water supplied to the flower pot is returned to the lower surface open container or the like by the operation of a timer or the like and the air exhaust from the lower surface open container or the like. Thereafter, the above-mentioned operations and procedures are repeated if necessary. In addition, water is replenished in an open bottom type container or the like.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, a lower surface open type container and a spare tank are installed in the outer shell, a flower pot is mounted on the lower bottom open container, and a spare tank and a control device are provided between the outer shell and the flower pot. The pipe of this control device is provided on the inner upper surface of the lower open container. The water supply and drainage of the water to the flower pot is almost the same as the example of FIG. 5 described above, but when the water in the open bottom container is insufficient, the water in the spare tank is replenished automatically or manually. Other configurations can be considered almost the same as the above-mentioned example.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the control device,
The control device includes a main body case and an operation panel. The main body case and the operation panel are watertight with a packing interposed therebetween, so that the control device is waterproof. A power source such as a battery, a pump, a control unit such as a CPU, a pipe (hose) and the like are built in the main body case, and the pump is operated by a switch operation.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Reference numeral 1 is an outer shell of the irrigation system, and this outer shell 1 is provided with one or several flower pots 2 and a tank 3 or an open bottom container 4. The size, shape, material, etc. of the tank 3 or the bottom open container 4 are arbitrary. Reference numeral 5 is a control device for supplying water to the flower pot 2. The control device 5 is interposed between the outer shell 1 and the flower pot 2 and can be freely removed or housed. Further, the outer shell of the control device 5 is composed of a cylindrical main body case 51 and an operation panel 52 which also serves as a lid. The body case 51 and the operation panel 52 are watertight with a packing 53 interposed. A battery 54 (which is an example), a controller 55 such as a CPU, a pump 56, an air supply pipe 57, and the like are incorporated in the main body case 51. The pipe 5
The opening 57a of 7 reaches the inner upper surface of the tank 3 or the lower surface open type container 4, and supplies air to the tank 3 or the lower surface open type container 4. Although not shown, a float, various sensors, etc. are provided. The tank 3 or the bottom open container 4 is an example, and a tank (not shown) having another shape or structure can be used. On the other hand, various switches 58 are provided on the operation panel 52.
Are provided. Further, 3a is a backup tank provided on the upper surface of the lower surface open type container 4 of the outer shell 1, and supplies water when the lower surface open type container 4 is insufficient. A drainage port (drain hole) for draining water is provided in the spare tank 3a.
57b or piping 57c (which is an example) or the like is provided.

Further, the tank 3 or the bottom open container 4 has a water passage hole 31 (not limited to a hole) and an inlet 41.
Has been established. In principle, the flowerpot 2 has a water passage hole. In the figure, H indicates a plant. In the figure, 6 denotes a space portion provided in the tank 3, and 7 denotes a stopper provided in the tank 3 or the spare tank 3a.

[0016]

As described above, the present invention is a versatile irrigation system equipped with a detachable control device. Therefore, it is possible to achieve simple installation and multi-directional installation, or an embedded irrigation system. Since it is installed in the building, it has the characteristic that it is beautiful and that it can fully exhibit the characteristics of plant trees. Further, since the present invention has a configuration in which the pump and the like are concealed, it has a feature that noise and vibration are extremely small. Further, it is useful without being limited to the installation place or the installation condition, for example, it can be used even in a situation such as a quiet place or a quiet time. Further, the structure having waterproof property is safe and has a practical effect that it can be used in various fields.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view mainly showing the flower pot of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state in which the plant shown in FIG. 1 is removed.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another example of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing still another example of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view showing an example of a control device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Outer Body 2 Flower Pot 3 Tank 3a Spare Tank 31 Hole 4 Bottom Opened Container 41 Inlet 5 Control Device 51 Main Body Case 52 Operation Panel 53 Packing 54 Battery 55 Control Unit such as CPU 56 Pump 57 Piping 57a Opening 57b Drain ( Discharge hole) 57c Piping 58 Switch 6 Space part 7 Stopper H Plant

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A irrigation system comprising: an outer shell of a watering device; and a control device having a control unit such as a flowerpot, a tank or an open bottom container and a pump, an operation panel and a CPU, which is set in the outer shell. An apparatus for irrigation, characterized in that a control device having a control unit such as a pump, an operation panel, and a CPU built in the outer shell or tank can be housed or removed. 2. An outer casing of the irrigation system, a plant pot set in the outer casing, a bottom open container and a reserve tank, and a controller including a control unit such as a pump, an operation panel, and a CPU. A irrigation device comprising: a pump, an operation panel, a CP
An irrigation device, wherein a control device including a control unit such as U can be housed or removed. 3. The control device comprises an operation panel equipped with a switch and a main body case, the main body case includes a control unit such as a pump and a CPU, and a waterproofing is provided between the operation panel and the main body case. The irrigation system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a packing for use is interposed. 4. The irrigation system according to claim 1, wherein the tank has a biased hollow shape. 5. The irrigation system according to claim 2, wherein the reserve tank has a biased hollow shape.