KR100757325B1 - Air purification planter for hydroponics plant and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An air-purifying flower pot using hydroponic plant is provided to care for the hydroponic plant easily by repeating the supplying and discharging of water, reuse supplied water for a long time by purifying the supplied water with the filter and air bubbles and maximize the air-purifying effect by supplying the water after removing foreign materials contained in air through fine water drops. An air-purifying flower pot(100) comprises a first space(101) having soil(200) such as a hydro ball(210) and activated carbon(220) and hydroponic plants(300), a second space(102) storing water, a water level sensing sensor(90,92) measuring the water level of the first space and a pump(30). The air-purifying flower pot is characterized in that it contains: a third space(103) between the first and second spaces; a drain pipe(20) dividing the first and third spaces and having a plurality of holes(22); a partition(10) dividing the second and third spaces and having a water inlet hole(12) and a water outlet hole(14); a valve installed at the water outlet hole and controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet hole; a filter(35) purifying water which is supplied to the third space through the pump; an air blowing device installed at the third space and blowing outdoor air to the third space; and a control device(40) installed at the flower bed, connected to the water level sensor and controlling the operation of the pump/valve/air blowing device.

Description

Air Purification Plant Using Hydroponic Cultivation Plant and Control Method Thereof

1 is a cross-sectional view showing the main configuration of the pot according to the first embodiment of the present invention,

2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a water supply operation of the potted plant shown in FIG. 1;

3 is a cross-sectional view of the use state showing the air purification operation of the flowerpot shown in FIG.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the main configuration of the pot according to a second embodiment of the present invention,

5 is a cross-sectional view showing the main configuration of the pot according to a third embodiment of the present invention,

6 is a flow chart illustrating a control method of the pot shown in FIG.

<Description of Symbols for Major Parts of Drawings>

100: flowerpot 10: plate

12: water outlet 14: drain

20: drain plate 22: hole

30: pump 35: filter

40: control means 50: valve

60: fan 65: auxiliary fan

70: bubble generator 75: nozzle

80: water supply pipe 200: soil

210: hydroball 220: activated carbon

The present invention relates to a pot for a hydroponic cultivation plant, and more particularly, to a pollen for air purification using a hydroponic cultivation plant having an air purifying function and providing an environment for growing a hydroponic cultivation plant.

As is widely known, plant photosynthesis is very beneficial because it consumes the carbon dioxide emitted by human respiration and produces oxygen that is beneficial to humans. Therefore, where there is little green space (for example, an apartment, an office of a building, etc.), in order to achieve this effect, a large number of pots are provided.

On the other hand, the soil of the potted plants are contained voids and organic matter, so as to help the growth of the plant and facilitate the rooting of the plant roots. In addition, the soil with pores serves as a filter, and filters out foreign matter contained in air or water.

With this in mind, in recent years, potted plants having an air purifying function have been developed. As a similar prior art, there is a patent registration 37569 (hereinafter referred to as prior art).

The prior art is composed of a flower pot, soil, drainage plate, submersible pump, drip pipe, blowing means, water level sensor and drain plate, supplying water to the pot using an underwater pump, and spraying air into the soil using the blowing means It is characterized by.

However, since the prior art has a structure in which most of the water supplied to the soil is discharged as it is through the drain plate, the water pump must be continuously operated to supply sufficient water for the plant. Therefore, in the prior art, there is not much time for the air purification function using the blowing means to be substantially performed.

In addition, the prior art is a method of watering at the top of the pot, so that the water to be supplied is not evenly and sufficiently supplied to the entire surface of the pot. Therefore, the prior art has a problem that when the air to the potted plant, the moisture of the root of the plant dries out and dies.

In addition, the prior art is a structure that the water containing the foreign substances adhering to the pots and plants is not purified, but continue to circulate through the water pump, so that the foreign substances gradually accumulate in the soil to interfere with the flow of air, or settle in the water layer to contaminate the water and Deteriorates the pump.

Therefore, in the prior art, the longer the use time, the lower the air purification function and performance, and the smooth growth and growth of plants cannot be obtained.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a pollen for air purification using a hydroponic cultivation plant and growth control of the plant and the air purification function and its control method.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a hydroponic cultivation plant is a first space for planting; A second space in which water is stored; A water level sensor for sensing the water level in the first space; And a pump for supplying water stored in the second space to the hydroponic cultivation plant according to the water level measured by the water level sensor, wherein the plant is formed between the first space and the second space. 3 spaces; A drain plate partitioning the first space and the third space and having a plurality of holes formed therein; A partition plate partitioning the second space and the third space and having a water supply port and a drain port; A valve installed at the drain port to control opening and closing of the drain port; A filter for purifying water supplied to the third space through the pump; A blowing means installed in the third space and sending outside air to the third space; And a control means installed in the pot, connected to the water level sensor, and controlling means for controlling the operation of the pump / valve / blowing means.

Preferably, the second space is further connected to the control means, it is preferable that the bubble generator for sucking the outside air to generate bubbles.

In addition, the first space is connected to the control means, it is preferable that the auxiliary fan for blowing fresh air to the hydroponic cultivation plant is further installed.

In addition, the water inlet may be further provided with a spray means for finely spraying water in the third space.

In addition, the second space is preferably provided with a water supply pipe connected to the external water supply source.

In addition, according to another embodiment according to the present invention, a first space in which the hydroponic cultivation plant is planted; A second space in which water is stored; A third space formed between the first space and the second space; A water level sensor for measuring the water level of the first space; And a water supply means for supplying the water stored in the second space to the hydroponic cultivation plant according to the water level measured by the water level sensor, a) water supply of the plant planted in the flower pot Setting a cycle and the level of the pot; b) It is determined whether the current time point belongs to the watering cycle of the plant, and if the current time point does not belong to the watering cycle, it is determined whether the watering cycle after waiting for a predetermined time, and if the watering cycle belongs to Measuring and comparing the measured value with the magnitude of the set water level in step a); c) operating the water supply means if the water level value of the third space measured in step b) is lower than the set water level, and stopping the water supply means if the measured value is equal to or higher than the set water level; d) determining whether or not the watering cycle is finished, and if the watering cycle is not finished, waiting for a predetermined time and then judging whether the watering cycle is finished; e) determining whether water remains in the third space; f) When all the water is discharged to the third space, there is provided a control method of the air purification pot using hydroponic organisms comprising the step of blowing air to the first space through the third space.

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

1 is a cross-sectional view showing the main configuration of the pot according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the use state showing the water supply operation of the pot shown in Figure 1, Figure 3 is a This is a cross-sectional view showing the air purifying operation.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pot 100 according to the present embodiment includes a first space 101, a second space 102, and a third space 103.

The first space 101 is a semi-closed space surrounded by the side of the drainage plate 20, the partition 104, and the flower pot 100, and is formed on the top of the flower pot 100. The first space 101 formed in this way is filled with the soil 200 of the pollen 100, for example, the hydroball 210 and the activated carbon 220, and the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 is planted.

The drainage plate 20 is in the form of a plate having a plurality of holes 22 penetrated in the vertical direction, is installed in the middle portion of the pot 100 is generally parallel to the horizontal cross section of the pot, the bottom of the first space 101 Form. The drainage plate 20 is fixed over the locking jaw 108 protruding from the inner wall of the flower pot 100 and the partition 104. The partition 104 maintains a constant distance from one side of the inside of the flower pot 100, and is installed in parallel with one side of the flower pot 100 from the top to the middle of the flower pot 100. The partition 104 divides the upper space of the flower pot 100 into the first space 101 and the third space 103.

The second space 102 is a closed space surrounded by the bottom surface and the diaphragm 10 of the flower pot 100 and is formed at the bottom of the flower pot 100. Water required for the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 planted in the first space 101 is stored in the second space 102, and a pump 30, a filter 35, and a control means 40 are installed. The filter 30 and the control means 40 are separated from the space where water is stored by the blocking wall 105. In the second space 102 in which water is stored, an auxiliary water level sensor 92 for measuring the level of the second space 102 is installed.

The diaphragm 10 is installed in parallel with the drainage plate 20 at a lower distance from the drainage plate 20. The diaphragm 10 is fixed by the locking jaw 106 protruding from the inner wall of the flower pot 100, and the second space 102 can be completely separated from the first space 101 or the third space 103. The upper part of the second space 102 is blocked so as to be securely blocked. The diaphragm 10 is provided with a water supply port 12 and the drain port (14). The pump 30 is connected to the water inlet 12 via a filter 35, and the electronic control valve 50 is installed at the drain 14.

The pump 30 supplies the water stored in the second space 102 to the third space 103 through the water inlet 12, and the filter 35 is foreign matter contained in the water discharged to the water inlet 12. Filter For reference, a pretreatment filter may be further installed at the front end of the pump 30 to block the inflow of foreign substances into the pump 30.

The control means 40 includes a pump 30, a valve 50, an auxiliary level sensor 92, a fan 60, and a level sensor 90 of the third space 103. It is connected with and receives necessary information from them and controls their operation. In addition, the control means 40 is provided with a timer to control the respective driving elements according to the passage of time or a certain time period.

The third space 103 is a semi-closed space formed by the side of the diaphragm 10, the drainage plate 20, the partition 104, and the flower pot 100, and is generally formed in the center of the flower pot 100. However, a portion of the third space 103 is formed on the side of the first space 101, and communicates upward of the flower pot 100. The fan 60 and the water level sensor 90, which are blowing means, are installed in the third space 103. The fan 60 blows outside air (air outside the flower pot 100) to the inside of the flower pot 100 (exactly, the third space 103). The water level sensor 90 is installed along the height direction of the flower pot 100 to measure the water level of the water filled in the first space 101 and the third space 103.

Next, the water supply operation and the air purification operation of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.

First, let's look at the water supply operation of the pot 100. When the water supply cycle or time of the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 planted in the flower pot 100 is reached, the control means 40 operates the pump 30 and closes the valve 50 as shown in FIG. 2. . Then, the water stored in the second space 102 is sent to the third space 103 through the water supply port 12. The water supplied to the third space 103 gradually increases with time, and flows into the first space 101 through the holes of the drainage plate 20, and the hydroponic plants planted in the first space 101. Wet the roots of 300.

The water level sensor 90 periodically transmits the water level of the first space 101 (which can be calculated indirectly through the water level of the third space 103) to the control means 40. The control means 40 stops the operation of the pump 30 when the water level value received from the water level sensor 90 reaches an appropriate height for the hydroponic cultivation plant 300. Then, the control means 40 maintains the water level for a predetermined time so that the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 can sufficiently absorb water, and then opens the valve 50. Then, the water filled in the first space 101 and the third space 103 is moved to the second space 102 through the drain port (14). The control means 40 repeats this operation according to the time period set in the control means 40.

Repeating the above operation, since the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 can secure both the time to absorb enough water and the time that the roots of the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 can breathe, hydroponic cultivation plant 300 Can effectively promote growth.

In addition, the present invention is supplied to the first space 101 is recovered with the foreign matter of the soil 200 is filtered by the filter 35 is supplied back to the first space 101 and the third space 103 Since the method, the soil 200 of the first space 101 can be kept clean at all times.

Next, the air purifying operation of the present embodiment will be described.

When the water supply cycle of the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 is finished, the control means 40 stops the pump 30 and opens the valve 50 as shown in FIG. 3. Then, the water filled in the first space 101 and the third space 103 is discharged into the second space 102 through the drain port (14). If it is determined that the level of the third space 103 is sufficiently low through the level value received from the level sensor 90, the control means 40 closes the valve 50 and operates the fan 60, which is a blowing means. Start up. Accordingly, the fresh air outside the pot 100 is introduced into the third space 103 by the fan 60 and then moves to the first space 101 through the hole 22 of the drainage plate 20. In addition, the air introduced into the first space 101 is purified by the roots of the soil 200 and the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 and is sent out above the first space 101. Therefore, according to the present invention, the air around the pot 100 can be purified.

On the other hand, the present invention is because the foreign matter contained in the soil 200 as described above is washed by water and the water containing the foreign matter is purified by the filter 35, the air flow is smooth and the soil 300 High air purification efficiency. In addition, the present invention does not kill the plants by repeating the operation of filling and emptying the water. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to maximize the air purification effect through the pot (100).

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the main configuration of the pot according to the second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the main configuration of the pot according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those in the first embodiment use the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The pollen 100a according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a bubble generator 70, an auxiliary fan 65, and an auxiliary filter 36 in the pot 100 according to the first embodiment as shown in FIG. 4. 37).

The bubble generator 70 is installed in the second space 102 and is connected to the control means 40 and the air pipe 72. The air pipe 72 connects the outside of the flower pot 100a with the bubble generator 70, and serves as an external air supply to the bubble generator 70. The bubble generator 70 operates in accordance with the control signal of the control means 40 to supply air supplied through the air pipe 72 to the second space 102, particularly in the water. Bubbles generated by the bubble generator 70 suppress the rotting of water stored in the second space 102. For reference, in the present embodiment, the filter 35 is installed at the front of the pump 30 to block air and foreign matter from entering the pump 30.

The auxiliary fan 65 is installed at the top of the pot 100a and is connected to the control means 40. The auxiliary fan 65 operates according to the control signal of the control means 40, and blows wind to the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 planted in the first space 101.

In addition, the auxiliary filters 36 and 37 are installed at the inlet side of the fan 60 and the auxiliary fan 65, respectively, to filter out foreign substances in the air flowing into the fan 60 and the auxiliary fan 65.

Referring to the main operation of the flowerpot (100a) according to this embodiment configured as described above are as follows.

When a certain amount of water is stored in the second space 102, the control means 40 operates the bubble generator 70, the bubble generator 70 supplies the external air into the water. Then, the bubble generator 70 generates bubbles (that is, air) in the water while increasing the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water, thereby improving the self-purifying capacity of the water.

The auxiliary fan 65 generates wind according to the control signal of the control means 40, and helps photosynthesis of the hydroponic cultivation plant 300. In other words, the photosynthesis of the plant should be smoothly evaporated water and oxygen discharge through the leaves, there is virtually no element to promote such water vaporization and oxygen release in the room. Therefore, in the present embodiment is provided with a separate auxiliary fan 65 to help the water evaporation and oxygen discharge.

This embodiment is characterized by improving the purification ability of water and photosynthesis of the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 through the bubble generator 70 and the auxiliary fan (65).

The planter 100b according to the third embodiment of the present invention has a bubble generator 70, a spray nozzle 75, a water supply pipe 80, in the planter 100 according to the first embodiment as shown in FIG. And a display device 95. Since the portion of the bubble generator 70 has already been described in the second embodiment, the description is omitted.

The injection nozzle 75 is connected to the water supply port 12 and is installed on the upper side (near the fan 60) of the third space 103. The spray nozzle 75 sprays the water stored in the second space 102 into the third space 103 in the form of small droplets. Therefore, the air flowing into the third space 103 through the fan 60 collides with the water droplets emitted by the spray nozzle 75, and the foreign matter introduced together with the air is absorbed by the water droplets, thereby Falls on the floor.

The water supply pipe 80 serves as a passage connecting the second space 102 and the external water source. When the water supply pipe 80 is used, water may be easily supplied to the second space 102 in a state in which the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 is planted in the pot 100b. In addition, the display device 95 is connected to the control means 40, to serve as an excuse to inform the administrator of the current operating state of the pot 100b.

The pollen 100b configured as described above is primarily filtered out of foreign matters such as dust contained in the air by water droplets sprayed through the spray nozzle 75, thereby effectively preventing the foreign matter from being caught in the soil 200 of the pollen 100b. You can block.

Next will be described a control method of the pot according to the present invention. 6 is a flow chart illustrating a control method of the pot shown in FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 6, the water supply period of the hydroponic cultivation plant 300 planted in the flower pots 100, 100a, and 100b is set in the control means 40, and an appropriate water level value of the first space 101 is set. The control means 40 determines whether the current time is the water supply cycle of the plant 300, and waits for a predetermined time when the current time does not belong to the water supply cycle.

If it is determined that the present time point is the water supply cycle, the control means 40 may determine the water level in the first space 101 (which may be determined through the water level sensor 90 in the third space 103) and the appropriate water level initially set. Compare

The control means 40 closes the valve 50 and drives the pump 30 when it is determined that the water level of the first space 101 is lower than the proper water level, and the operation of the pump 30 when the water level is equal to or higher than the proper water level. To stop. Then, the control means 40 determines whether the corresponding time point reaches the end point of the water supply cycle at regular time intervals.

When the corresponding point reaches the end point of the water supply cycle, the control means 40 opens the valve 50. When water in the first space 101 and the third space 103 is substantially recovered to the second space 102, the control means 40 opens and closes the valve 50 and drives the fan 60. Then, the outside air is introduced into the soil 200 through the drain plate 20 and purified.

This operation is repeatedly performed according to the water supply cycle.

The present invention supplies sufficient water for the growth of hydroponic cultivation plants through the water level control, it is easy to manage the hydroponic cultivation plants, it is possible to ensure a sufficient time for air purification. In addition, the present invention is used to purify the water supplied to hydroponic plants using a filter and bubbles, it is possible to reuse the water for a considerable period of time.

In addition, the present invention is to remove the foreign substances such as dust contained in the air through the fine water droplets and then supplied to the soil of the pot, foreign matter does not accumulate in the soil of the pot. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to maximize the air purification effect using the pot (exactly the soil of the pot).

Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to specific preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains should have the following claims. Various changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the technical idea of the present invention described.

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A first space in which hydroponic cultivation plants are planted; A second space in which water is stored; A water level sensor for measuring the water level of the first space; And a pump for supplying water stored in the second space to the hydroponic cultivation plant according to the water level measured by the water level sensor. A third space formed between the first space and the second space; A drain plate partitioning the first space and the third space and having a plurality of holes formed therein; A partition plate partitioning the second space and the third space and having a water supply port and a drain port; A valve installed at the drain port to control opening and closing of the drain port; A filter for purifying water supplied to the third space through the pump; A blowing means installed in the third space and sending outside air to the third space; And Installed in the pot, connected to the water level sensor, the air purification pot using a hydroponic plant, characterized in that it comprises a control means for controlling the operation of the pump / valve / blower means. The pollen for air purification using a hydroponic cultivation plant according to claim 1, wherein the second space is further connected to the control means, and a bubble generator is installed to suck air from outside to generate bubbles. The pollen for air purification using a hydroponic cultivation plant according to claim 1, wherein the first space is further connected to the control means, and an auxiliary fan for blowing fresh air to the hydroponic cultivation plant is further installed. The air purification pot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the water supply port further includes spraying means for finely spraying water into the third space. The air purification pot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a water supply pipe connected to an external water source is further installed in the second space. A first space in which hydroponic cultivation plants are planted; A second space in which water is stored; A third space formed between the first space and the second space; A water level sensor for measuring the water level of the first space; And a water supply means for supplying water stored in the second space to the hydroponic cultivation plant according to the water level measured by the water level sensor. a) setting the water supply cycle and the water level of the potted plant planted in the pot; b) It is determined whether the current time point belongs to the watering cycle of the plant, and if the current time point does not belong to the watering cycle, it is determined whether the watering cycle after waiting for a predetermined time, and if the watering cycle belongs to Measuring and comparing the measured value with the magnitude of the set water level in step a); c) operating the water supply means if the water level value of the third space measured in step b) is lower than the set water level, and stopping the water supply means if the measured value is equal to or higher than the set water level; d) determining whether or not the watering cycle is finished, and if the watering cycle is not finished, waiting for a predetermined time and then judging whether the watering cycle is finished; e) determining whether water remains in the third space; f) if all the water is discharged to the third space, the control method of the air purification pot using hydroponic organisms comprising the step of blowing air to the first space through the third space.

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