KR102598903B1 - Bed for growing animals and plants - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bed for growing animals and plants, and more specifically, to a floor panel; a plurality of side panels disposed on an upper edge of the floor panel; a first frame configured to couple the bottom panel and the side panel; and a second frame configured to be coupled to the upper edge of the side panel. It relates to a bed for growing animals and plants, including a.

Description

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The present invention relates to a bed for growing plants and animals, and more specifically, to providing a bed used to grow plants such as crops or to breed small animals such as laboratory rats, insects, fish and shellfish, etc. And by making assembly easy, the manufacturing cost of the bed can be minimized.

In particular, the present invention relates to a bed for growing animals and plants that can minimize the cost of building an initial cultivation or breeding facility and improve the profitability of growing target crops by reducing the manufacturing cost of the bed.

Cultivation, which refers to the economic activity of growing and harvesting crops for a certain purpose, aims to increase income by considering unit price and production cost. By selecting crops with excellent genetics and cultivating them with appropriate cultivation techniques, the maximum yield of crops can be obtained. there is.

At this time, the environment, variety, and cultivation technology are factors that determine crop yield. A variety suitable for the cultivation environment must be selected to secure an appropriate number of crops per unit area, and planting methods and fertilizers must be appropriately selected and used.

Meanwhile, existing crop cultivation is largely divided into soil cultivation, which is cultivated in soil, and hydroponic cultivation, which is cultivation in liquids such as nutrient solution. Soil cultivation is open field cultivation, which is cultivated in open spaces, and cultivation in facilities such as greenhouses or greenhouses. It can be classified as facility cultivation, etc.

Among these, in the case of facility cultivation or hydroponic cultivation excluding open field cultivation, especially facilities that enable maximum crop cultivation in a limited space such as plant factories or smart farms, cultivation beds are installed to grow crops efficiently.

For example, in the case of hydroponic cultivation, crops can be grown by filling a bed with a solid medium that can support the roots of crops and supplying a culture medium.

In addition, in plant factories or smart farms, the cultivation area can be increased by stacking cultivation beds, thereby improving space utilization within the cultivation facility and efficiently managing the cultivation environment and growth process.

Meanwhile, because plant factories, smart farms, and especially hydroponic cultivation require a variety of equipment, the cost of building the first cultivation facility increases significantly, which can be a factor that worsens the profitability of crop cultivation.

However, equipment such as heating and cooling air conditioners and nutrient solution supply devices are the most basic and essential equipment for growing target crops, and there are bound to be limits to changing or removing them.

As a result, in order to reduce the cost of building the first cultivation facility, it is inevitable to find cost-saving elements in the structures that cultivate the target crops, but since the structures that make up the cultivation facility are difficult to change for safety reasons, the cost is ultimately reduced. The element that can be saved can be seen as the bed on which crops are grown.

As one of the technologies related to crop cultivation beds, the following prior art document, Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-23690285, 'Two-tier bed for cultivation' (hereinafter referred to as 'prior art'), consists of one bed in a two-tier structure. By doing so, the position of the cultivation shelf can be changed depending on the cultivation method of the target crop, and it is about a technology that allows for simple and easy installation.

However, in the case of prior art, the shapes of the bed body and bed cover are complicated, which is a factor in increasing the cost during manufacturing, and the structure is complicated and the required configuration increases, such as using latches, etc. to join the body, so the final There is a problem that the manufacturing cost of commercial products increases.

As a result, the prior art becomes a factor that increases the cost of building the first cultivation facility, which has the problem of worsening the profitability of cultivating the target crop.

In addition, this problem is not limited to the field of growing plants such as crops, and may occur in the same or similar manner in the field of raising animals such as small animals, insects, and fish and shellfish.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-23690285 ‘Two-tier bed for cultivation’

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a bed used for growing plants such as crops or breeding small animals such as laboratory rats, insects, fish and shellfish, etc., manufacturing and assembling the bed. By making this simple, the purpose is to provide a bed for growing animals and plants that can minimize the manufacturing cost of the bed.

In particular, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a bed for growing animals and plants that can minimize the cost of building an initial cultivation or breeding facility by reducing the manufacturing cost of the bed and improve the profitability of growing the target crop.

In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a bed for animal and plant growth that can greatly improve scalability in installation and operation of the cultivation bed by allowing the shape of the bed to be diversified and adjusted to various sizes. .

In order to achieve the above object, the bed for growing animals and plants according to the present invention includes a floor panel; a plurality of side panels disposed at edges of the floor panel; a first frame configured to couple the bottom panel and the side panel; and a second frame configured to be coupled to the upper edge of the side panel.

In addition, it may further include a cover panel placed on the second frame.

Additionally, the first frame includes a first coupling portion having an open portion formed in one direction; and a second coupling portion having an opening formed in a direction perpendicular to the opening portion of the first coupling portion.

Additionally, the floor panel may be coupled to a first coupling portion of the first frame, and the side panel may be coupled to a second coupling portion of the first frame.

Additionally, the bottom panel may be coupled to a second coupling portion of the first frame, and the side panel may be coupled to a first coupling portion of the first frame.

Additionally, at least one of the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion may be formed to be gradually narrowed toward an opening where the bottom panel or the side panel is coupled.

Additionally, the second frame may include a third coupling portion configured to couple the upper edge of the side panel.

In addition, the second frame may be provided with a third coupling portion having an opening formed in a downward direction and a support wing portion extending in a direction perpendicular to the opening direction of the third coupling portion along one edge of the opening portion of the third coupling portion. You can.
Additionally, the cover panel may be placed on the upper surface of the support wing portion.

Additionally, the third coupling portion may be formed to gradually become narrower toward the opening where the side panel is coupled.

In addition, it may further include a third frame configured to couple adjacent two of the side panels.

In addition, the third frame includes a fourth coupling portion configured to couple one of the side panels to each other; and a fifth coupling portion configured to couple one of the side panels to a neighboring side panel.

Additionally, the fourth coupling portion and the fifth coupling portion may be formed at an angle corresponding to the shape of the bottom panel in a direction in which the opening portion where the side panel is coupled is formed.

Additionally, at least one of the fourth coupling portion and the fifth coupling portion may be formed to gradually become narrower toward the opening where the side panel is coupled.

In addition, the first frame and the second frame may further include a connecting portion configured to connect two neighboring frames to each other.

Additionally, the first frame and the second frame may have at least one connection hole formed at both longitudinal ends, and the connection portion may be configured to connect two connection holes formed in neighboring frames.

Additionally, the first frame and the second frame may be configured as an extension structure whose length is adjustable.

In addition, the first frame and the second frame include longitudinal blocks formed at both edges of the frame; and at least one unit block disposed between the longitudinal blocks.

In addition, it may further include a connection part configured to connect two neighboring blocks among the terminal block and the unit block.

In addition, the terminal block and the unit block may have at least one connection hole formed at both ends in the longitudinal direction, and the connection portion may be configured to connect two connection holes formed in neighboring blocks.

By means of the above solution, the present invention provides a bed used for growing plants such as crops or breeding small animals such as laboratory rats, insects, fish and shellfish, etc., and the manufacture and assembly thereof are By making it simple, there is an advantage in minimizing the manufacturing cost of the bed.

In particular, the present invention has the effect of minimizing the cost of building an initial cultivation or breeding facility and improving the profitability of growing the target crop by reducing the manufacturing cost of the bed.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage of greatly improving scalability in installation and operation of a cultivation bed by not only allowing the shape of the bed to be diversified but also being adjusted to various sizes.

In particular, the present invention has the advantage of being able to actively respond to various bed shapes by forming the frame constituting the side portion to have a coupling structure of various angles.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage of greatly improving efficiency in the manufacturing process, such as parts management and tolerance management required for bed production, by utilizing frames of the same shape in various ways.

Additionally, the present invention has the advantage of greatly improving product diversity and expandability by using frames of the same shape in various patterns.

In addition, the present invention enables simplification of the joint structure and minimization of parts by combining the frame and the panel using an interference fit method, which has the advantage of further lowering the manufacturing cost of the bed and the cost of building facilities.

Therefore, reliability and competitiveness can be improved in the fields of animal and plant growth, specifically plant cultivation, animal breeding, cultivation facilities, breeding facilities, cultivation beds, and breeding beds, as well as similar or related fields.

Figure 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a bed for growing animals and plants according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a configuration diagram showing another embodiment of Figure 1.
Figures 3 to 5 are partially enlarged views illustrating in detail the first frame shown in Figure 1.
FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged view illustrating in detail the second frame shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged view illustrating in detail the third frame shown in FIG. 2.
Figure 8 is a diagram showing the embodiments of Figure 7.
Figure 9 is a partially enlarged view showing another embodiment of Figure 3.
Figure 10 is a configuration diagram showing another embodiment of Figure 3.

Examples of the bed for growing animals and plants according to the present invention can be applied in various ways, and the most preferred embodiment will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a bed for growing animals and plants according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing another embodiment of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 1, a bed (A) for growing animals and plants includes a bottom panel 100, a side panel 200, a first frame 300, and a second frame 400.

The floor panel 100 constitutes the bottom of the bed (A) for growing animals and plants, and may be composed of a rectangular flat plate as shown in Figure 1, and can be changed to various shapes (e.g., triangle, pentagon, etc.) when necessary. Not only is this possible, but various structures can be formed depending on cultivation conditions.

For example, in the case of soil cultivation, a water discharge hole may be formed in the floor panel 100.

As another example, in the case of hydroponic cultivation, grooves, holes, etc. of various structures or shapes may be formed depending on the cultivation conditions.

Additionally, it goes without saying that the floor panel 100 can be made of various materials such as Styrofoam, synthetic resin, wood, and metal.

The side panels 200 are disposed at the edges of the floor panel 100, and their number is set to correspond to the shape of the floor panel 100, and their material, shape, and structure are the same or similar to those of the floor panel 100. For this reason, of course, it can be applied in various ways.

The first frame 300 is configured to couple the floor panel 100 and the side panel 200. One side can be coupled along the edge of the bottom panel 100, and the side panel 200 is coupled to the other side. It can be.

The second frame 400 is configured to be coupled to the upper edge of the side panel 200 and may be arranged parallel to the first frame 300.

Additionally, both end portions of the first frame 300 and the second frame 400 may be cut obliquely at a specific angle. For example, when the floor panel 100 is square or rectangular, both end portions of the first frame 300 and the second frame 400 are inclined at an angle of 45° relative to the longitudinal direction, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6. Can be cut at an inclined angle.

In addition, of course, the end portions on both sides of the first frame 300 and the second frame 400 can be changed to correspond to the shape of the floor panel 100.

The first frame 300 and the second frame 400 will be described in more detail below.

Referring to FIG. 2, the bed (A) for growing animals and plants may further include a third frame 500 and a cover panel 600.

The third frame 500 is configured to combine two adjacent side panels 200, between the first frame 300 and the second frame 400, and the first frame 300 and the second frame 400. It may be arranged in a vertical direction with the frame 400.

The cover panel 600 can be selectively configured when necessary depending on the type and cultivation method of the target crop or the type and breeding method of small animals such as laboratory rats, insects, fish, shellfish, etc., and the second frame (400 ) can be configured to be placed in.

For example, when growing crops, a plurality of cultivation holes (unmarked) are formed at regular intervals in the cover panel 600, and the size and spacing of these cultivation holes can be changed depending on the cultivation characteristics of the target crop. Of course it exists.

As another example, when raising laboratory rats, a hole for breathing may be formed.

As another example, when breeding insects, etc., it may be configured in the form of a plate or a partial net to block the inside and outside without forming a hole.

Figures 3 to 5 are partially enlarged views illustrating in detail the first frame shown in Figure 1.

Referring to FIG. 3, the first frame 300 may be formed so that the first coupling portion 310 and the second coupling portion 320, where the panels are coupled, are orthogonal to each other.

For example, the first frame 300 includes a 'ㄷ' shaped frame forming the first coupling portion 310 and an 'ㄴ' shaped frame forming the second coupling portion 320, as shown in the enlarged portion. It may be configured in a combined form.

At this time, the 'ㄷ'-shaped frame forming the first coupling portion 310 may be formed so that the opening portion faces the side direction (left direction in the enlarged portion of Figure 3), and forming the second coupling portion 320 The 'L' shaped frame may be formed so that the opening portion faces upward.

As a specific example of the coupling method, the first frame 300 may be coupled to the floor panel 100 to the first coupling portion 310, and the second coupling portion 320 has The side panel 200 may be combined.

As another specific example of the coupling method, the first frame 300 may be coupled to the floor panel 100 and the second coupling portion 320, as shown in FIG. 5, and the first coupling portion 310 A side panel 200 may be coupled to.

In other words, the first frame 300, which is combined as shown in FIG. 4, can be switched by 90° and combined as shown in FIG. 5.

Meanwhile, the first frame 300 may be combined with the floor panel 100 and the side panel 200 through interference fit. Here, the connection method between the frame and the panel has been described as an interference fit method for easy connection, but it is not limited to this, and various methods such as bolt fastening method, piece fastening method, rivet fastening method, and welding method can be applied according to the needs of those skilled in the art. Of course it is possible.

To this end, the first frame 300 may be formed to gradually narrow toward the opening where the floor panel 100 or the side panel 200 is coupled.

Looking more specifically, as shown in the enlarged portion of FIGS. 4 and 5, one side of the first coupling portion 310 (the upper side in FIG. 4 and the left side in FIG. 5) is a reference surface (the first frame ( It may be formed to be inclined at a certain angle θ1 toward the first coupling portion 310, based on a plane perpendicular to the central plane of the 300).

In addition, the second coupling portion 320 has one side (the left side in FIG. 4 and the lower side in FIG. 5) based on a reference surface (a surface horizontal to the center surface of the first frame 300). 2 It may be formed to be inclined at a certain angle (θ2) toward the coupling portion 320.

In addition, the bottom panel 100 or the side panel 200 is coupled to the inside of one side of the first coupling part 310 and the second coupling part 320, for example, to the inside of the surface formed to be inclined at a certain angle. Afterwards, a breakaway prevention zone (not shown) may be formed to prevent breakaway. Here, the breakaway prevention zone may be formed in the form of a protrusion, a wedge shape, a step shape, a rail shape, etc.

FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged view illustrating in detail the second frame shown in FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the second frame 400 may include a third coupling portion 410 configured to couple the upper edge of the side panel 200 as shown in FIG. 1 .

At this time, the third coupling part 410, like the first coupling part 310 and the second coupling part 320 of the first frame 300 described above, is an opening to which the side panel 200 is coupled (FIG. 6 By being formed to gradually narrow toward the bottom (from the bottom direction), it can be coupled to the upper part of the side panel 200 in an interference fit manner.

And, as shown in FIG. 2, in order to place the cover panel 600, the support wing portion 420 may be formed by extending along one edge of the third coupling portion 410.

As a result, the cover panel 600 may be configured to be placed on top of the support wing portion 420 while being in close contact with one outer surface of the third coupling portion 410.

FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged view illustrating in detail the third frame shown in FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 7, the third frame 500 includes a fourth coupling portion 510 configured to couple one of the side panels 200, and a side of one of the side panels 200. It may include a fifth coupling portion 520 configured to couple the panel 200 and the adjacent side panel 200.

For example, the third frame 500 may be formed to have the same cross-sectional shape as the first frame 300 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5.

Accordingly, like the first frame 300, at least one of the fourth coupling portion 510 and the fifth coupling portion 520 of the third frame 500 gradually moves toward the opening where the side panel 200 is coupled. It can be formed to be narrow.

Meanwhile, considering that the floor panel 100 and the side panel 200 of the first frame 300 are mostly connected vertically, the first coupling portion 310 and the second coupling portion 320 are installed in the vertical direction. can be formed.

On the other hand, in the third frame 500, the coupling directions of the fourth coupling portion 510 and the fifth coupling portion 520 may be formed at various angles depending on the shape of the floor panel 100, which will be described below. Let’s look at it in detail.

Figure 8 is a diagram showing the embodiments of Figure 7.

When the bed (A) for animal and plant growth of the present invention is placed and used indoors in a cultivation facility (e.g., greenhouse, greenhouse, etc.), breeding facility, laboratory, etc., the bed (A) for animal and plant growth according to the indoor space The shape can be applied in various ways.

For example, the planar shape of the bed A for growing animals and plants may be formed in a polygonal shape such as a triangle, square, or pentagon.

Accordingly, the third frame 500 constituting the bed (A) for animal and plant growth has a formation angle of the fourth coupling portion 510 and the fifth coupling portion 520 corresponding to the shape of the floor panel 100. It can be formed at an angle.

For example, when the floor panel 100 is square or rectangular, the formation angle θ3 of the fourth coupling portion 510 and the fifth coupling portion 520, that is, the center line of the fourth coupling portion 510 ( The angle θ3 formed between CL1) and the center line CL2 of the fifth coupling portion 520 may form 90° as shown in (a) of FIG. 7.

As another example, when the floor panel 100 is an equilateral triangle, the formation angle θ4 of the fourth coupling portion 510 and the fifth coupling portion 520 forms 60° as shown in (b) of FIG. 7. You can.

As another example, when the floor panel 100 is a pentagon, the formation angle θ5 of the fourth coupling portion 510 and the fifth coupling portion 520 is 108° as shown in (c) of FIG. 7. can be formed.

In the same way, the formation angles of the fourth coupling portion 510 and the fifth coupling portion 520 can be changed in accordance with the shape of the floor panel 100 formed in various polygons.

On the other hand, the bed (A) for growing animals and plants of the present invention can be used by itself because each panel and frame are combined by interference fitting, but if external force or impact is applied due to the user's (worker's) carelessness, some of the beds may be damaged. The combination of panels or frames may become unstable or separate.

Below, we will look at ways to prevent this.

Figure 9 is a partially enlarged view showing another embodiment of Figure 3.

Referring to FIG. 9, the bed (A) for growing animals and plants may further include a connecting portion 700 configured to connect two adjacent frames among the first frame 300 to the third frame 500 described above. You can.

Looking more specifically, the first frame 300 may have at least one connection hole 310 formed at both longitudinal ends.

And, as shown in the enlarged portion, the connection portion 700 may be fitted and coupled to connect the two connection holes 301 formed in each of the two neighboring first frames 300 to each other.

For example, the connection part 700 may include a connection pin formed in a 'ㄷ' shape. As another example, the connection part 700 may be formed as a connection string. In addition to this, of course, the connection part 700 can be changed into various configurations or shapes as long as it can connect the two connection holes 301 to each other.

In FIG. 9, the configuration in which the connection portion 700 is coupled is described as the first frame 300, but is not limited thereto, and can be applied in the same or similar manner to the second frame 400 and the third frame 500. It is natural, and of course, this is the same as in Figure 10 below.

Figure 10 is a configuration diagram showing another embodiment of Figure 3.

Referring to FIG. 10, the bed (A) for growing animals and plants may be configured to be expandable in the longitudinal direction.

For example, the first frame 300 to the third frame 500 may be configured as an extended structure whose length can be adjusted to correspond to the shape of the bottom panel 100 and the side panel 200.

Looking more specifically, the first frame 300 includes longitudinal blocks 330 formed to form edges on both sides of the frame, and at least one unit block 340 disposed between the two longitudinal blocks 330 on both sides. can do.

Accordingly, the overall length of the first frame 300 can be adjusted by adjusting the number of unit blocks 340.

At this time, among the terminal blocks 330 and unit blocks 340 constituting the first frame 300, two neighboring blocks are connected to each other by a connector 700 in the same or similar manner as shown in FIG. 9. It can be configured as follows.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 9, at least one connection hole may be formed at both longitudinal ends of the terminal block 330 and the unit block 340 by the same or similar method, and the connection portion 700 It can be configured to connect two connection holes formed in each neighboring block.

Of course, this extended structure can be applied in the same or similar manner to the second frame 400 and the third frame 500.

Above, the bed for growing animals and plants according to the present invention has been described. Those skilled in the art will understand that the technical configuration of the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential features of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

A: Bed for animal and plant growth
100: floor panel
200: side panel
300: first frame 301: connection groove
310: first coupling portion 320: second coupling portion
330: end block 340: unit block
400: 2nd frame
410: Third coupling portion 420: Support wing portion
500: 3rd frame
510: fourth coupling portion 520: fifth coupling portion
600: Cover panel
700: Connection part

Claims (19)

floor panel;
a plurality of side panels disposed at edges of the floor panel;
a first frame configured to couple the bottom panel and the side panel;
a second frame configured to be coupled to the upper edge of the side panel; and
Includes a cover panel placed on the second frame,
The first frame includes a first coupling portion with an opening formed in one direction and a second coupling portion with an opening formed in a direction perpendicular to the opening portion of the first coupling portion,
The second frame includes a third coupling portion with an opening formed in a downward direction and a support wing portion extending along one edge of the opening portion of the third coupling portion in a direction perpendicular to the opening direction of the third coupling portion,
One of the bottom panel and the side panel is inserted into and coupled to the first coupling portion, and the other of the bottom panel and the side panel is inserted into and coupled to the second coupling portion,
The upper edge of the side panel is inserted and coupled to the third coupling portion,
The cover panel is placed on the upper surface of the support wing portion,
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At least one of the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion,
Characterized in that it is formed to gradually narrow toward the opening where the bottom panel or side panel is joined,
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The third coupling part,
Characterized in that the side panels are formed to gradually narrow toward the opening where they are joined.
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According to clause 1,
Characterized in that it further comprises; a third frame configured to couple adjacent two of the side panels,
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According to clause 10,
The third frame is,
a fourth coupling portion configured to couple one of the side panels; and
Characterized in that it includes a fifth coupling portion configured to couple one of the side panels to a neighboring side panel.
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According to clause 11,
The fourth coupling portion and the fifth coupling portion,
Characterized in that the direction in which the opening where the side panel is coupled is formed at an angle corresponding to the shape of the bottom panel,
Bed for growing animals and plants.
According to clause 11,
At least one of the fourth coupling portion and the fifth coupling portion,
Characterized in that the side panels are formed to gradually narrow toward the opening where they are joined.
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According to clause 1,
The first frame and the second frame further include a connecting portion configured to connect two neighboring frames to each other,
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According to clause 14,
The first frame and the second frame are,
At least one connection hole is formed at both longitudinal ends,
The connection part is,
Characterized in that it is configured to connect two connection holes formed in each neighboring frame,
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According to clause 1,
The first frame and the second frame are,
Characterized by an extension structure whose length is adjustable,
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According to clause 16,
The first frame and the second frame are,
End blocks formed to form both edges of the frame; and
Characterized in that it includes; at least one unit block disposed between the longitudinal blocks,
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According to clause 17,
Characterized in that it further comprises a connecting portion configured to connect two neighboring blocks among the terminal block and the unit block.
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According to clause 18,
The terminal block and unit block are,
At least one connection hole is formed at both longitudinal ends,
The connection part is,
Characterized in that it is configured to connect two connection holes formed in each neighboring block,
Bed for growing animals and plants.

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