KR101524686B1 - Mushroom growing apparatus for controling temperature and humidity automatically - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a mushroom cultivating apparatus for automatically controlling a temperature and a humidity to cultivate the mushroom for domestic or observation purpose. To this end, provided is the mushroom cultivating apparatus for automatically controlling the temperature and the humidity, comprising: a transparent or semi-transparent lid; a support which is combined with the lid and has a honeycomb-shaped porous portion formed therein; a main body which supports the support in a lower portion and has a hole for air circulation formed therein; a container which is installed in the main body and accommodates water for controlling the humidity; and a pair of fans which are installed on both sides of the container, accommodate the air which flows inside through the hole formed in the main body, pass through the water accommodated in the container, and then pass through the honeycomb-shaped porous portion formed in the support. According to the present invention, the humidity and temperature proper for a growth of the mushroom can be automatically controlled by a pair of fans which are automatically operated according to a predetermined period of time or an internal temperature of the mushroom cultivating apparatus.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a mushroom cultivation apparatus that automatically adjusts temperature and humidity,

The present invention relates to a mushroom cultivation apparatus for automatically regulating temperature and humidity, and more particularly, to a mushroom cultivation apparatus for automatically regulating temperature and humidity so that various mushrooms can be grown indoors, Mushroom cultivation apparatus.

Mushrooms are common in nature, and there are about 2,000 kinds of mushrooms around the world, among which about 300 kinds of mushrooms are known to be edible. Known as edible, mushrooms are widely known as high-protein low-calorie foods rich in nutrients, and are known to have anti-cancer and anti-viral effects and lower blood cholesterol content.

Because mushrooms do not need sunlight, they can be cultivated artificially if they have indoor conditions. Recently, there is an increasing number of mushroom cultivation facilities for artificially cultivating mushrooms, since it is limited to collect the most commonly used edible mushrooms in their natural state.

The general mushroom cultivation process is different according to the kinds of mushrooms and main ingredients and blending method. However, since a nutrient source is added to the main material, it is sterilized by putting in a box, bottle, and bag and then inoculated and cultured to produce mushroom. , Growers, etc., are needed.

In addition, mushrooms are produced in large quantities by skilled workers on structured farms, because the mushrooms are subject to insect pests when the temperature, humidity, and air are not properly controlled during cultivation.

In other words, if the temperature, humidity, and air circulation are not properly managed during the cultivation due to the severe growth conditions of the mushroom, the pests such as bacterial browning disease, blue mold, and mushroom fly will be worn. Since the incidence is increased and the yield is rapidly decreased, it is being produced in large quantity by skilled workers in the structured farm.

As described above, conventional techniques for cultivating mushroom in the room such as home are also introduced, except for the mass production method for commercialization such as log production, cultivation of box, cultivation of box, and cultivation of bottles .

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0287990 discloses a mushroom cultivation apparatus capable of cultivating mushrooms in a small scale at home, with a technique for cultivating small amounts of mushrooms for ornamental, edible, and learning purposes at home. Since the mushroom cultivation apparatus uses the sponges 150 and 160, moisture evaporates over time, and it is difficult to continuously maintain a certain amount of moisture required for mushroom growth. In addition, since temperature maintenance and air communication are not smooth, not only the growth of the mushroom is reduced but also the spores of the mushroom are discharged to the outside to pollute the surroundings.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2013-0142753 discloses a non-powered mushroom cultivator that can be used for domestic use. In the case of the non-powered mushroom cultivator, since the plastic pack 100 is installed, there is no problem that the spores of the mushroom are discharged to the outside to pollute the environment.

However, even in this case, the humidity inside the plastic pack 100 is increased by the water evaporated naturally in the water-absorbing member 300, and when the time passes, the water evaporates completely and it is difficult to continuously maintain a certain amount of moisture required for the growth of the mushroom . The upper air permeable film 400 and the lower air permeable film 500 are provided, but since only a small amount of air is passed through, air communication is not smooth and it is not easy to maintain a constant temperature.

Both of the above technologies are required to maintain the humidity by moisture that is naturally evaporated from a water absorbing member such as a sponge, so that it is not easy to maintain a constant humidity for a long time. In addition, since air communication is not smooth, it is not easy to keep the temperature constant, and thus it is not possible to provide a proper environment necessary for the growth of mushrooms.

In addition, it is necessary to continuously manage the temperature and humidity for cultivation of mushrooms within an appropriate range, but such management is not easy when cultivating mushrooms in general households or in small quantities. That is, there is a problem that the ventilator control section must be manually adjusted by the grower from time to time to maintain the humidity, temperature, and air circulation.

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-0287990 (registered on 02.01.0001) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0142753 (published on December 30, 2013) Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1028954 (registered April 4, 2011)

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a mushroom which automatically regulates the air circulation so as to maintain the humidity and temperature necessary for growth of the mushroom, so that the mushroom can be easily cultivated for food, And to provide a cultivation apparatus.

In order to accomplish the object of the present invention, a mushroom cultivation apparatus for automatically controlling temperature and humidity according to the present invention comprises a lid formed of transparent or semitransparent material, a pedestal coupled to the lid, A main body provided with a hole for air circulation which supports the pedestal from below, a container installed in the main body to receive water for controlling humidity, and air introduced into both sides of the main body through holes formed in the main body And a pair of fans driven through the water contained in the container and then driven to pass through the honeycomb-shaped shed formed on the support.

In this case, the container may be coupled to and separated from the main body in a drawer shape to be filled with water. In the container, a support part for supporting the cooling module so as to prevent the cooling module for temperature control from being immersed in the water contained in the container, As shown in FIG.

Further, the mushroom cultivation apparatus of the present invention is characterized by further comprising a controller for driving the pair of fans for a predetermined time at predetermined time intervals.

The mushroom cultivation apparatus of the present invention may further include a sensor unit for sensing a temperature between the lid and the pedestal and a display unit for displaying a temperature sensed through the sensor unit, The pair of fans is driven when the temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature range and the pair of fans is stopped when the temperature sensed through the sensor unit is lower than a predetermined temperature range.

Alternatively, the controller may further include an alarm unit for detecting the humidity through the sensor unit and displaying the humidity sensed through the display unit, and for outputting an alarm sound when the humidity sensed through the sensor unit is lower than a preset humidity range And the controller controls the alarm unit to output an alarm sound through the alarm unit when the humidity sensed through the sensor unit is lower than a predetermined humidity range.

The lid is formed in a hemispherical shape, and a hole for air circulation is formed at the uppermost part in the form of a knob, and honeycomb-shaped dents are formed in the middle part corresponding to the container provided at the lower part of the pedestal do.

According to the mushroom cultivation apparatus for automatically controlling the temperature and the humidity of the present invention, the mushroom growing inside can be visually observed through a lid made of transparent or semitransparent synthetic resin, and a natural light source is provided as a light source necessary for growth of mushroom can do.

In addition, since a pair of fans can be driven to supply moisture to the mushroom which is naturally evaporated from the water contained in the container, it can be effective for the growth of the mushroom and can also reduce germs. Also, The air inside the mushroom cultivation device can be replaced, and the mushrooms of good quality can be cultivated.

And it can be easily filled with water in a container that can be combined and separated into a drawer form, and the cooling module can lower the internal temperature of the mushroom cultivation device, so that the humidity and temperature required for mushroom growth can be easily controlled have.

Finally, since the mushroom cultivation apparatus of the present invention automatically operates a pair of fans according to a predetermined time interval or a set temperature, humidity and temperature suitable for growth of mushroom can be automatically controlled.

1 is a perspective view of a mushroom cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a mushroom cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mushroom cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig.
4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the operation of the mushroom cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, It will be possible. The present invention is capable of various modifications and various forms, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprising" or "having ", and the like, are intended to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof.

The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

Hereinafter, a mushroom cultivation apparatus (hereinafter referred to as a "mushroom cultivation apparatus") for automatically controlling temperature and humidity according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mushroom cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a mushroom cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the operation of the mushroom cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.

1 to 4, the mushroom growing apparatus of the present invention is formed in a shape similar to the shape of a mushroom, and includes a lid 100, a pedestal 110, a sensor unit 120, a main body 130, A display unit 160, an operation unit 170, a power supply unit 180, a control unit 190, and an alarm unit 195. The control unit 190 controls the display unit 160, the operation unit 170,

The lid 100 is formed in a hemispherical shape, and a knob hole 105 for air circulation is formed at the uppermost portion. That is, when the pair of fans 150 to be described later operates, the air beneath the lid 100 is discharged to the outside through the handle hole 105. At this time, since the upper portion of the lid 100 of the handle 105 is formed at the upper end thereof, it is easy to raise the temperature of the air upward to be discharged to the outside. In addition, since the handle hole 105 is formed in an elliptic shape, the user can hold the lid 100 by putting his / her hand into the opening and can easily open or close the handle.

Here, the lid 100 is made of transparent or translucent synthetic resin, and can provide a natural light source as a light source necessary for growth of the mushroom growing inside. In addition, since the condition of the growing mushroom can be more easily observed with the naked eye, it can also be used for observation of natural ecology.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the mushroom cultivation apparatus is formed in a shape similar to the shape of a mushroom, but may be formed in various shapes such as a rectangular parallelepiped and a polyhedron. Accordingly, the lid 100 may be formed in various shapes .

The pedestal 110 is coupled with the lid 100 and a honeycomb 115 is formed to allow circulation of air between the lower portion and the upper portion of the pedestal 110. The pedestal 110 is made of synthetic resin and has a honeycomb shape 115 formed only in the center portion of the pedestal 110 corresponding to the container 140 installed below the pedestal 110. Accordingly, when the pair of fans 150 to be described later is operated, the air on the container 140 passes through the honeycomb-shaped sludge 115 and circulates to the upper portion of the pedestal 110. The mushroom seedlings are placed on the pedestal 110 and cultivated with mushrooms.

The sensor unit 120 is installed on one side of the pedestal 110 so as to sense the temperature of the space formed between the lid 100 and the pedestal 110. That is, the sensor unit 120 senses the temperature of the space in which the mushroom is to be grown, and transmits the sensed temperature to the controller 190, which will be described later. The sensor unit 120 may further include a function of sensing the humidity of the space in which the mushroom is to be cultivated, and transmits the sensed humidity to the control unit 190, which will be described later.

The main body 130 supports the pedestal 110 from below and has a hole 135 for air circulation. The pedestal 110 is made of synthetic resin and includes a container 140, a pair of fans 150, a display unit 160, an operation unit 170, a power source unit 180, a control unit 190, Respectively.

The container 140 is made of synthetic resin, and water for humidity control is accommodated. The container 140 is coupled to and separated from the main body 130 in the form of a drawer, and when the contained water evaporates and disappears, the container 140 can be opened to fill the water. The water contained in the container 140 is naturally evaporated, and the size of the water particles spontaneously evaporated is smaller than the water particles of the spray or the humidifier, and the contact area with the air is wider, so that it is effective for growing the mushroom and reducing the number of bacteria .

2, a supporting portion 141 for supporting the cooling module 143 is formed on the inner bottom surface of the container 140 in a rectangular shape. The support 141 is formed at a height enough to support the cooling module 143 so that the cooling module 143 for temperature control is not immersed in water. The cooling module 143 used here is an ice pack. The mushroom grower can fill the water by opening and closing the container 140 or replace the cooling module 143 to manage humidity and temperature for mushroom cultivation to be constant.

The cooling module 143 can be used when the external temperature is a hot season when the external temperature is higher than the growth temperature of the mushroom and the cooling module 143 is not installed in the container 140 when the external temperature is similar to the growth temperature of the mushroom. In this case, since the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the mushroom cultivation apparatus is not large, it is not necessary to separately use the cooling module 143 for lowering the temperature.

In addition, as illustrated in Fig. 3, the water-absorbing member 145 may be accommodated in the container 140 together with water, if necessary. As the water absorbing member 145, a hydro ball may be used, and since the hydro ball is excellent in moisture retention, the moisture can be kept constant by continuously supplying water even in a state where water is completely evaporated in the container 140.

As described above, the mushroom cultivation apparatus of the present invention can easily separate the lid 100, the pedestal 110, the main body 130, and the container 140, and thus the inside of the mushroom cultivation apparatus is contaminated with mushroom- Can be cleaned and used from time to time.

The pair of fans 150 operate to generate an air circulation inside the mushroom cultivation apparatus. That is, the pair of fans 150 are installed on both sides of the container 140, and operate so that the air outside the container 140 is collected inside the container 140.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the pair of fans 150 are operated to allow the outside air to flow through the holes formed in the main body 130. The introduced air passes through the honeycomb-shaped shed 115 formed on the pedestal 110 after the humidity and the temperature are adjusted while passing through the water contained in the container 140 and the cooling module 143. At this time, the pair of fans 150 are driven in different directions on both sides of the container 140 to gather the air outside the container 140 to the center.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 4, the pair of fans 150 are driven to suck air outside the main body 130 and discharge the air into the container 140. The air discharged to the container 140 is pushed up to the upper side of the pedestal 110 by the humidity and the temperature changed by the water contained in the container 140 and the cooling module 143. Air circulation occurs as shown in FIG. 4 on the upper side of the pedestal 110, and some air is discharged to the outside through the handle hole 105. As a result, the air in the space where the mushrooms are grown is naturally ventilated, so that fresh air can be supplied, and humidity and temperature can be kept constant.

The display unit 160 displays the temperature and humidity sensed by the sensor unit 120 and is configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). Also, the set temperature and the set humidity set through the operation unit 170, which will be described later, are displayed to allow the user to confirm the set state.

The operation unit 170 is provided with a button that is operated by the user to control the operation of the mushroom cultivation apparatus. That is, not only a power button for turning on and off the power of the mushroom cultivation apparatus but also a setting button for setting the temperature and humidity can be further provided.

The power supply unit 180 supplies power necessary for the mushroom cultivation apparatus to operate. When the power button of the operation unit 170 is pressed, power is supplied from the power supply unit 180 to the control unit 190 and the display unit 160.

The controller 190 controls the humidity and the temperature inside the mushroom cultivation apparatus to be kept constant when the power is supplied. That is, the control unit 190 controls the pair of fans 150 to operate for a preset time interval at a predetermined time interval, or controls the operation of the pair of fans 150 according to the temperature sensed through the sensor unit 120 .

For example, if the pair of fans 150 is set to operate for 5 minutes at intervals of 30 minutes, the controller 190 drives the pair of fans 150 to operate for 5 minutes at intervals of 30 minutes. Alternatively, when the temperature sensed through the sensor unit 120 is higher than a predetermined temperature range, the controller 190 controls the pair of fans 150 to operate, and when the temperature sensed through the sensor unit 120 is lower than If it is lower than the predetermined temperature range, the pair of fans 150 is stopped.

More specifically, when the growth temperature suitable for growth of the mushroom is set to 15 to 18 degrees, when the outside temperature is a hot season higher than the growth temperature of the mushroom, the temperature sensed through the sensor unit 120 is higher than 18 degrees The pair of fans 150 is driven. When the temperature sensed through the sensor unit 120 is lower than 15 degrees, the pair of fans 150 being driven is stopped.

The control unit 190 controls the alarm unit 195 to generate an alarm sound when the humidity sensed through the sensor unit 120 is lower than a predetermined humidity. It is desirable that the mushroom maintains a humidity of about 90 to 95% at the time of occurrence and 75 to 85% at the time of growth. However, when the water contained in the container 140 is completely evaporated and the water impregnated in the moisture absorbing member 145 is completely evaporated, the humidity is gradually lowered and it becomes difficult to maintain the proper humidity to grow the mushroom.

Accordingly, when the minimum humidity required for the growth of the mushroom is set, the controller 190 generates an alarm sound through the alarm unit 195 when it is determined that the humidity sensed through the sensor unit 120 is lower than the minimum humidity. This allows the mushroom grower to refill the container 140 with water to keep humidity constant.

For example, in the case of a cold season where the external temperature is lower than the growth temperature of the mushroom, a heat generating module (not shown) such as a hot pack may be used instead of the cooling module 143. In this case, when the temperature sensed through the sensor unit 120 is lower than 15 degrees, the controller 190 drives the pair of fans 150. When the sensed temperature is lower than 18 degrees, The fan 150 is stopped.

As described above, the humidity and the temperature suitable for mushroom growth can be automatically controlled by the pair of fans 150, which are operated automatically at predetermined time intervals or according to the internal temperature of the mushroom cultivation apparatus.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a mushroom cultivation apparatus suitable for culturing a mushroom on a small scale has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to a small scale and can be applied to a large scale mushroom disposal.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. It can be understood that it is possible.

100: lid 105: handle hole
110: pedestal 115:
120: sensor unit 130:
135: Hole 140: Container
141: Support part 143: Cooling module
145: water absorbing member 150: fan
160: Display section 170:
180: power supply unit 190: control unit
195:

Claims (10)

A lid having a hemispherical shape made of a transparent or semitransparent material and having a hole for air circulation formed at the top end thereof in the form of a knob;
A pedestal coupled to the lid, the pedestal having a honeycomb structure;
A body supporting the pedestal from below and having a hole for air circulation;
A container in which a water absorbing member is accommodated together with water for controlling humidity, and a support portion for supporting a cooling module for controlling temperature or a heating module so as to be immersed in water, And
And a pair of fans installed on both sides of the container to allow air to flow through the holes formed in the body and to pass through the water contained in the container and then to pass through the honeycomb dents formed in the support,
In the pedestal,
And a honeycomb-shaped shed is formed in a middle portion corresponding to the container installed at a lower portion of the mushroom. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
And a controller for driving the pair of fans for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined time interval. The method according to claim 1,
A sensor unit for sensing a temperature between the lid and the pedestal; And
And a display unit for displaying a temperature sensed by the sensor unit. The apparatus for automatically regulating temperature and humidity according to claim 1, 6. The method of claim 5,
A controller for driving the pair of fans when the temperature sensed by the sensor unit is higher than a predetermined temperature range and stopping the pair of fans when the temperature sensed through the sensor unit is lower than a predetermined temperature range, Wherein the mushroom cultivation apparatus further comprises: The method according to claim 1,
A sensor unit for sensing a humidity between the lid and the pedestal; And
And a display unit for displaying the humidity sensed by the sensor unit. 8. The method of claim 7,
An alarm unit for outputting an alarm sound when the humidity sensed through the sensor unit is lower than a predetermined humidity range; And
And a control unit for controlling the alarm unit to output an alarm sound through the alarm unit when the humidity sensed through the sensor unit is lower than a predetermined humidity range. delete delete

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