KR102662039B1 - Apparatus for cultivating plants - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention includes a cabinet forming an exterior, at least one inner case provided in the cabinet, forming a cultivation space therein, and a tray provided in the cultivation space on which plants are grown, wherein the tray is a tray body. , and an inner basket that is seated on the tray body and stores water and/or nutrient solution supplied to the plants, wherein the inner basket moves up and down as the tray moves in and out of the cultivation space. Provides a plant cultivation device that

Description

Plant cultivation equipment {APPARATUS FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS}

The present invention relates to a plant cultivation device, and specifically to a plant cultivation device that can create an environment in which plant growth can be controlled.

A plant cultivation device has a cultivation room, which is a space for accommodating plants inside, and is a device that can create an environment that can control the growth of plants contained in the cultivation room, and contains nutrients that can affect the growth of plants. and may include components for providing light.

The plant cultivation apparatus disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 2020-0100497, etc. includes a cabinet with a cultivation space, a multi-stage tray provided in the cultivation space, a light source module that irradiates light to the plants grown on the tray, and It controls the growth of plants in the cultivation room, including a water tank that supplies water and an air conditioning module for air conditioning in the cultivation room.

Conventionally, trays on which plants are grown are implemented so that they can be taken out and taken out of the cultivation space inside the cabinet, making it easy to take out several plants to the outside at once.

However, after taking the tray out to the outside, a separate handle is required to remove the upper surface of the tray where several plants are seated or the inner basket that has a space inside to store water or nutrient solution, but this handle is used when cleaning or maintaining the tray. It can be a distraction and a factor that can deteriorate the aesthetics of the product.

Therefore, the necessary technology to solve this problem is required.

KR 10-2020-0100497 A1 KR 10-2021-0077025 A1

The present invention seeks to provide a plant cultivation device that allows the user to easily separate the inner basket of the tray without providing a separate handle on the tray.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention includes a cabinet forming an exterior, at least one inner case provided in the cabinet, forming a cultivation space therein, and a tray provided in the cultivation space on which plants are grown, The tray includes a tray main body and an inner basket that is seated on the tray main body and stores water and/or nutrient solution supplied to the plants, wherein the inner basket is configured to move the tray in and out of the cultivation space. Provided is a plant cultivation device characterized in that it moves up and down.

According to one embodiment, at least one track is provided on the inner bottom of the inner box and has at least one inclined surface, and when the tray is moved in and out of the cultivation space, it moves along the track and is seated on the top. It may further include a pop-up module that lifts and moves the inner basket.

According to one embodiment, the pop-up module may include at least one wheel, and a pop-up body that is coupled to the wheel and moves up and down as it moves along the track.

According to one embodiment, the tray has a pop-up module installation hole formed through the bottom so that the pop-up main body is inserted, and the pop-up module provided on the bottom of the tray main body has the pop-up main body interposed in the pop-up module installation hole. It may be provided to support the bottom of the inner basket.

According to one embodiment, the pop-up module further includes a pop-up housing into which the pop-up body is inserted and having a guide member for guiding the lifting and lowering movement of the pop-up body, and at least one stopper supporting the raised lower part of the pop-up body. can do.

According to one embodiment, the pop-up module has a flat upper surface, and may have a protruding protruding protrusion at the edge of the upper surface of the pop-up module to prevent the pop-up module from coming off when descending along the guide mechanism.

According to one embodiment, the pop-up housing is located on each of the left and right sides of the bottom of the support plate, based on the support plate on which the guide member is formed, and the traveling direction along the track, and the stopper is provided therein. It includes a stopper housing, and when the pop-up body rises, the stopper protrudes from the stopper housing and supports the raised pop-up body.

According to one embodiment, when the tray is introduced into the cultivation space, the track is interposed between the stoppers arranged opposite each other, the stopper is introduced into the stopper housing, and the pop-up moves along the track. The body can descend by its own weight.

According to one embodiment, the front shape of the track into which the pop-up module enters may be a shape in which the left and right widths at the front are narrow and the left and right widths become wider toward the rear.

According to one embodiment, the left and right width of the rear of the track may be greater than or equal to the left and right width of the pop-up body.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily separate the inner basket of the tray without providing a separate handle on the tray.

A tray without a separate handle may have an unsophisticated appearance, and has the advantage of being easy to manage because it has no protrusions or grooves.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing a plant cultivation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing the appearance of a capsule according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a plant cultivation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the case of the plant cultivation device according to an embodiment of the present invention in an open state.
Figure 5 is a view showing the rear of the plant cultivation device of Figure 4.
Figure 6 is a view showing the front of the plant cultivation apparatus of Figure 4.
Figure 7 is a diagram showing a plurality of internal images of a plant cultivation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a diagram showing an internal wound according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a view showing a state in which a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention is inserted into the inner case.
Figure 10 is a view showing a tray being pulled out from the inner case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a diagram showing the overall appearance of a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is an exploded view of a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a diagram showing the inside of the inner case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a view showing the bottom of a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a diagram showing a pop-up module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a pop-up module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a diagram showing the upper part of the pop-up module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 18 is a diagram showing a track according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 19 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the track and pop-up module with the tray inserted into the inner case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 20 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the track and pop-up module with the tray pulled out from the inner case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 21 and 22 are diagrams showing the track and pop-up module with the tray pulled out from the inner case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 23 to 25 are diagrams of a track and a pop-up module sequentially showing the process when a tray drawn out is inserted into the inner box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, identical or similar components will be assigned the same reference numbers regardless of reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes “unit” and “unit” for components used in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the ease of preparing the specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves. Additionally, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed descriptions will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention are not limited. , should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms containing ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms.

The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Plant cultivation system

1 is a conceptual diagram showing a plant cultivation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the plant cultivation system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plant cultivation device 100, a capsule 200, a user terminal 500, and a server 400. .

In the plant cultivation system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Internet of Things technology (IoT) is applied, and the plant cultivation device 100 uses control data obtained by sensing the capsule 200. The cultivation environment of plants can be automatically controlled.

In addition, the user can monitor the plant cultivation process in real time through the user terminal 500, and at the same time, the cultivation records can be converted into a database and stored in the user terminal 500. The user may remotely control the plant cultivation device 100 through the user terminal 500 and customize the plant cultivation environment.

Figure 2 is a diagram showing the appearance of a capsule according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the case of the plant cultivation device according to an embodiment of the present invention in an open state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the capsule 200 may be a container in which seeds 150 are packaged. Here, the seed 250 may not only refer to a seed, seed, seed, etc., but may also include nurse plants from which the seed has germinated. Depending on the seed variety, the appearance, such as shape or color, of the capsule 200 may vary. Users can select and purchase a variety of capsules (200) according to their preference at the market place.

As shown in FIG. 4, the capsule 200 may be seated on the tray 120 of the plant cultivation device 100, and the seeds of the capsule 200 seated on the tray 120 may be placed on the plant cultivation device 100. It can be cultured and grown in the cultivation space (S).

The variety of the capsule 200 can be detected by the sensor module 170 of the plant cultivation device 100 (see FIG. 7, etc.). Various methods may be used to obtain various information such as whether the sensor module 170 is seated on the capsule 200, type, control data, etc., but according to an embodiment of the present invention, the capsule 200 is QR A smart code, such as a quick response code, is provided, and the sensor module 170, including the camera module, photographs the QR code of the capsule 200 and analyzes and processes the captured image to create a tray ( By identifying the capsules 200 randomly placed in a plurality of spots (120), various information such as the number of capsules 200, the type of each identified capsule 200, the placement location of each capsule 200, and the placement time are provided. It can be obtained.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sensor module 170 uses a NFC (Near field communication) method such as RFID (Radio frequency identification) or a long-distance wireless communication method to receive various information from the capsule 200. Information can be obtained. In addition to this, of course, various methods can be used, such as optical recognition method, electromagnetic recognition method, or information acquisition method using feature points.

As described above, the variety for the capsule 200 can be identified by the sensor module 170, and accordingly, the control module controls the plant according to the type and arrangement of the capsule 200 identified by the sensor module 170. Control data for controlling the cultivation device 100 can be generated.

Meanwhile, the capsule 200 may include a capsule frame 210, a capsule cover 220, and a seed 250 (see FIG. 2).

The capsule frame 210 may be a member that forms the skeleton of the capsule 200 and accommodates the seed receiving portion 240 therein. At this time, the material of the capsule frame 210 may be synthetic resin, etc., and may be manufactured by plastic injection molding, etc.

The upper and lower surfaces of the capsule frame 210 may be open, and at least a portion of the side may be open. A mature plant can be exposed to the outside through an open portion on the upper surface of the capsule frame 210, and a plurality of open portions on the side and an open portion on the lower surface of the capsule frame 210 allow the plant to be stored in the seed receiving portion 240. Air and culture media necessary for growth can be supplied.

A capsule cover 220 may be provided on the upper surface of the capsule frame 210 to cover the open portion and preserve the seeds 250 inside the capsule frame 210. Accordingly, when the capsule cover 220 is opened, the upper open portion of the capsule frame 210 is exposed to the outside, thereby securing space for the growth of the seed 250. Additionally, the recognition unit 230 provided on the capsule cover 220 can provide various information about the capsule 200.

The capsule cover 220 may be provided in the form of a cap so that at least part of it can be opened and closed, and for this purpose, the capsule cover 220 may include a remaining portion 221 and a removal portion 222. Here, the remaining portion 221 may be a portion that remains when the capsule cover 220 is opened, and the removal portion 222 may be a portion that is removed when the capsule cover 220 is opened.

The removal part 222 may be formed to approximately cover the open portion of the upper surface of the capsule frame 210, and there is a space between the removal part 222 and the remaining part 221 to open the capsule cover 220. For ease of use, an easy-cut may be formed in which some of the perforation lines are separated or cut off.

The recognition unit 230 is a part recognized by the sensor module 170 of the plant cultivation device 100. The recognition unit 230 may have various forms depending on the recognition method, and as an example, a QR code (Quick response code) ), RFID chips, magnetic materials, and feature points, etc.

If the recognition unit 230 is provided in the form of a smart code such as a QR code (Quick response code), it may be placed and/or formed integrally with the remaining portion 221 of the capsule cover 220, but the recognition unit 230 The location is not limited to this.

The seed receiving portion 240 is a part that accommodates the seeds 250, like soil in a natural state. The seed receiving portion 240 has breathability that allows air to pass through and the property of absorbing and retaining moisture. It is desirable to have, and as an example, the material of the seed receiving portion 240 may be a porous sponge material, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, it is preferable that a single variety of seeds 250 be present in one capsule 200, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of seeds 250 of multiple varieties may be present in one capsule 200.

Plant cultivation equipment

Meanwhile, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the exterior of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the case of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention in an open state, and Figure 5 is a diagram showing the back of the plant cultivation apparatus of FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the front of the plant cultivation apparatus of FIG. 4.

As shown in Figures 3 to 6, the plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet 110, a tray 120, a light source module 160, air conditioning devices 151 to 153, and a control. It may include a module (not shown).

The cabinet 110 forms the exterior of the plant cultivation apparatus 100, and the cabinet 110 includes at least one inner box 130 forming a cultivation space S inside the cabinet 110 and a machine room M located below the cabinet 110. may include.

The cabinet 110 may be provided with a door 111 that can be opened and closed at the front.

When the door 111 is opened, the cultivation space (S) may be exposed to the outside, and the user may open the door 111 to place the capsule 200 on the tray 120 or place the capsule 200 on the tray 120 as needed. ), mature plants can be harvested.

Conversely, when the door 111 is closed, the cultivation space (S) can be blocked from the outside, and if necessary, the user closes the door 111 to isolate the cultivation space (S) from the outside, creating a cultivation environment independent from the outside. can be prepared.

At least one window 1111 may be provided on the door 111, and the user can visually check the cultivation space S inside the cabinet 110 through the window 1111. Therefore, the window 1111 can be positioned toward the cultivation space (S).

The illuminance in the cultivation space (S) can be set brightly according to the cultivation environment of the plants by the light source module 160, and in order to prevent glare or damage to the eyes of the user, the window 1111 has a cultivation space (S) ) A means can be provided to block or absorb my light. For example, at least some of the windows 1111 may be coated with a material for light absorption and/or light reflection.

In addition, the door 111 may be provided with an electronic panel 112 to receive user input or output various information on the screen, and the user can visually check information related to the plant cultivation environment, etc. through the electronic panel 112. , the user can control the plant cultivation environment through touch input or press input through the electronic panel 112.

Additionally, a first channel (C1) and/or a second channel (C2) may be formed in the door 111 for exchanging the cultivation space (S) with outdoor air. Outdoor air may be introduced into the cultivation space (S) through the first channel (C1), and conversely, air of the cultivation space (S) may be discharged to the outside through the second channel (C2).

In addition, the inner surface of the door 111 has a space where harvesting tools such as scissors or trays can be mounted, so that the user can conveniently harvest mature plants and transport the harvested plants using the mounted tools. there is.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of inner boxes 130 forming the cultivation space S may be provided within the cabinet 110, and the cultivation space S is independently divided by the inner boxes 130. It can be (drawing symbols Sa~Sc). In other words, the inner box 130 and the cultivation space (S) have a one-to-one correspondence, so one cultivation space (S) can be provided in one inner box (130), and among the terms used in this specification, the cultivation space (S) may refer to the internal injury (130).

At this time, the plurality of inner cases 130 in the cabinet 110 may be stacked vertically, but this is not limited, and of course, they may be arranged in various forms.

In the plurality of cultivation spaces (Sa ~ Sc), at least one of trays (120a ~ 120c), light source modules (160a ~ 160c), and sensor modules (170a ~ 170c) may be provided for each cultivation space (Sa ~ Sc). A tray 120 may be provided at the bottom of the cultivation space (Sa to Sc), and a light source module 160 and a sensor module 170 may be placed on the ceiling of the cultivation space (Sa to Sc).

The cabinet 110 may include cabinet frames 101 and 102 that form the skeleton of the cabinet 110. The cabinet frames 101 and 102 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of vertical frames 101 provided in the vertical direction and a plurality of horizontal frames 102 provided in the horizontal direction (see FIGS. 4 and 7, etc.).

That is, the plurality of vertical frames 101 and the plurality of horizontal frames 102 are connected in a grid and may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape that is elongated in the approximately vertical direction. At this time, a plurality of vertical frames 101 and a plurality of horizontal frames 102 are provided in front of the door 111. At least part of the horizontal frame 102 may be omitted and opened.

At least one inner case 130 may be coupled to the cabinet frames 101 and 102, and thus the inner case 130 may be fixedly supported within the cabinet 110. Specifically, a plurality of inner cases 130 are coupled to at least some of the horizontal frames 102 provided on the left and right sides of the cabinet 110 at different heights, so that the plurality of inner cases 130 are connected to the cabinet frames 101 and 102. It can be fixed and supported.

Figure 8 is a diagram showing an internal wound according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, as described above, a light source module 160 and a sensor module 170 may be provided on the ceiling of the inner case 130, and a tray 120 may be provided at the lower part of the inner case 130. In this case, a pair of rails may be provided on the left and right inner walls of the inner case 130 so that the tray 120 can slide forward and backward.

The tray 120 moves forward and backward along a pair of rails provided in the inner case 130, and may be introduced into the inner case 130 or pulled out from the inner case 130.

When the tray 120 is inserted into the inner box 130 and installed, it can be connected to the culture fluid flow path connected to the culture fluid tank 191.

Specifically, the tray 120 may be provided with an inlet through which a culture solution is supplied to the internal receiving space, and the culture solution stored in the culture solution tank may flow into the internal receiving space of the tray 120 through the inlet of the tray 120. . That is, the culture solution stored in the culture solution tank 191 may be supplied to the internal accommodation space of the tray 120 by receiving power from a pump or an actuator at a flow rate controlled by a valve or the like.

According to another embodiment, the tray 120 may be provided with an outlet through which the culture solution stored in the internal accommodation space is discharged, in addition to an inlet through which the culture solution is supplied to the internal accommodation space. Accordingly, the culture medium in the internal receiving space of the tray 120 can circulate with the culture tank through the inlet and outlet provided in the tray 120. That is, the culture medium stored in the culture tank 191 can be supplied with power from a pump or an actuator at a flow rate controlled by a valve, etc., and circulate through the internal receiving space of the tray 120.

Ultimately, the upper side of the tray 120 is in contact with the cultivation space (S) to provide a plurality of spots where a plurality of capsules 200 can be seated, and the plants in the capsules 200 seated on the spots are placed on the tray ( 120) can grow by the culture medium stored in the internal accommodation space.

The control module according to an embodiment of the present invention controls the supply or circulation amount of the culture medium, and at this time, control data can be obtained by sensing the capsules 200 provided at a plurality of spots on the tray 120, and the capsules 200 Depending on at least one of the number, variety, placement location, and placement time, the supply or circulation amount of the culture medium can be controlled.

Accordingly, the user can collect mature plants one by one in capsules 200, or obtain mature plants in seedbed units at once by separating the tray 120 from the inner box 130. At this time, when the user harvests plants in seedbed units, the tray 120 has legs protruding from the bottom so that it can sit stably (maintained horizontally) on the table so that the tray 120 can be moved directly to the table and eaten. may include.

Meanwhile, the light source module 160 in the inner box 130 can emit light to the cultivation space (S) to form a lighting environment for plant cultivation. The light source module 160 can determine the illuminance of the cultivation space (S) by providing light to the cultivation space (S).

The plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of light source modules 160a to 160c, and in this case, the number of light source modules 160 is the number of the inner box 130 or the cultivation space (S). It may be the same as the number. That is, the plurality of light source modules 160a to 160c and the plurality of cultivation spaces (Sa to Sc) correspond on a one-to-one basis, so that one light source module 160 can be placed in one cultivation space (S).

As described above, the light source module 160 is placed on the ceiling (or upper portion) of the cultivation space (S) so that the light emitted from the light source module 160 can be incident on a plurality of spots on the tray 120. You can.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the light source module 160 may be located inside the inner case 130, but the light source module 160 is not necessarily limited to this and may be located outside the inner case 130.

The light source module 160 may include at least one board (not shown) on which a plurality of lamps are mounted. Here, the substrate may be a printed circuit board (PCB), and the plurality of lamps may be a light emitting diode array (LED array).

The wavelength of the light emitted from the lamp may be one of a white wavelength band, a red wavelength band, and a blue wavelength band, or a combination thereof. Preferably, in order to implement the wavelength band of natural light, the plurality of lamps have the highest proportion of lamps in the white wavelength band, the next highest proportion of the lamps in the red wavelength band, and the lamps in the blue wavelength band. The proportion may be the lowest.

The control module according to an embodiment of the present invention can obtain control data by sensing capsules 200 randomly placed in a plurality of spots on the tray 120, and determines the number, type, and arrangement of capsules 200. Depending on at least one of location and arrangement time, zoning control, light quantity control, wavelength band control, etc. for each area can be performed using a plurality of lamps of the light source module 160.

The light source module 160 may be provided with two substrates (not shown) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the two substrates may be provided on both left and right sides with the sensor module 170 located approximately in the center. However, the present invention does not specifically limit the number or arrangement of substrates.

In addition, the light source module 160 may include a substrate cover 161 that is provided in front of the substrate on which the lamp facing downward is mounted and covers the substrate so that the substrate is not exposed to moisture in the cultivation space (S).

The substrate cover 161 is not particularly limited as long as it is made of a material that can transmit light generated by the lamp. The substrate cover 161 is coupled to a substrate base (not shown) that supports the substrate, The light source module 160, including the substrate, substrate base, and substrate cover 161, can be modularized. The light source module 160 modularized in this way can be mounted on or detached from the upper part of the inner case 130 in module units.

Here, the substrate cover 161 does not block the front of the sensor module 170, and the sensor module 170 is exposed toward the cultivation space (S) through the through hole, so that the light reflection of the lamp by the substrate cover 161 It is desirable to ensure that the sensor module 170 is not affected by light refraction, etc.

However, to prevent moisture in the cultivation space (S) from flowing into the substrate through the gap formed between the through hole and the sensor module 170 inserted therein, a sealing member (not shown) is installed between the outer peripheral surface of the sensor module 170 and the through hole. ) is preferably interposed to maintain the interior of the light source module 160 airtight or watertight.

Meanwhile, the sensor module 170 located approximately at the center of the light source module 160 may be a module that generates control data by sensing (recognizing) the capsules 200 randomly placed in a plurality of spots on the tray 120. . Here, the control data may include information on the number, variety, placement location, and placement time of the capsules 200 randomly placed in a plurality of spots on the tray 120.

The plant cultivation device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a light source module 160, a circulation fan 141, and By controlling the circulation amount and concentration of the air conditioners 151 to 153, the heater 180, and the culture medium, an optimal cultivation environment can be provided even if the user selects and arranges the capsules 200.

At this time, the sensor module 170 can be turned on/off according to the user's selection. That is, the user completes setting the capsules 200 in a plurality of spots on the tray 200 and then turns on the sensor module 170, so that the capsules (set at the time the sensor module 170 starts operating) The environment of the cultivation space (S) can be automatically controlled according to the control data obtained based on 200).

As a means for recognizing the capsule 200, the sensor module 170 may include, for example, a camera module, and the recognition unit 230 of the capsule 200 may use a QR code (Quick response code). When a smart code is included, the sensor module 170 can recognize the capsule 200 by analyzing and processing the image of the QR code.

However, it is not limited to this, and for example, if NFC (Near field communication) such as RFID (Radio frequency identification) or long-distance wireless communication method is used as a recognition method of the capsule 200, the sensor The module 170 may be provided in the form of a reader and receiver for wireless communication with the recognition unit 230 of the capsule 200.

In addition, as another example, when the unique magnetic field generated in the recognition part of the capsule 200 is used as a recognition method for the capsule 200, the sensor module 170 may be provided in the form of a Hall sensor. there is. Additionally, as another example, when light in a specific wavelength band emitted from the recognition unit of the capsule 200 is used as a recognition method for the capsule 200, the sensor module 170 may be provided in the form of a light detection sensor.

In addition, various methods may be used as a recognition method for the capsule 200, and in this case, various sensors matching the method for recognizing the capsule 200 may be used as the sensor module 170.

The control module according to an embodiment of the present invention not only recognizes the capsule 200 using the sensor module 170, but also acquires an image of the plant based on the area or area ratio occupied by the plant's leaves. To measure plant growth, the sensor module 170 may include a camera module, as described above.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 6, etc., on one side (for example, the rear side) of the inner box 130, there is an outlet O for discharging the air in the cultivation space S to the first duct 142, and a first duct 142. 2 An inlet (I) may be provided through which air flowing along the duct 143 flows into the cultivation space (S).

Accordingly, the air in the cultivation space (S) is discharged through the outlet (O), cooled or heated by the air conditioning devices (151 to 153) in the machine room (M), and then introduced through the inlet (I), (S) My air can be conditioned.

The positions of the inlet (I) and outlet (O) formed in the inner case 130 are not particularly limited, but according to an embodiment of the present invention, air whose temperature or humidity is harmonized (or controlled) is supplied to the light source module 160. The inlet (I) is located on the lower side of the rear surface of the inner box (130) so that it can be provided in the cultivation space (S) without being directly affected by it, and correspondingly, the outlet (O) is located on the upper side of the rear surface of the inner box (130). can do.

Meanwhile, the machine room (M) has air conditioning devices (151 to 153) for conditioning the air in the cultivation space (S), and air flows along the first and second ducts (142, 143) connected to the inner box (130). A circulation fan 141 or the like may be provided to form an air current.

The machine room (M) is preferably provided at the rear of the lower part of the cabinet 110 so that only workers, not users, can access it in the event of a breakdown, and at least some areas on the back of the cabinet 110 can be opened and closed for repairs, etc. It is desirable to implement it.

The air conditioning devices 151 to 153 are means for air conditioning within the cultivation space (S), and can control the air conditioning environment (temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, etc.) within the cultivation space (S).

Here, the air conditioning devices 151 to 153 may include a compressor 151, a condenser 152, an evaporator 153, and a flow control valve (not shown) that constitute a refrigeration cycle to cool the air.

Accordingly, the refrigerant can circulate through the compressor 151, the condenser 152, the evaporator 153, and the flow control valve (not shown), and is withdrawn from inside the cultivation space (S) and returned to the cultivation space (S). The supplied circulating air passes through the condenser 152 and the evaporator 153, which are heat exchangers, so that heat exchange occurs and the temperature of the air can be adjusted.

Meanwhile, as described above, outdoor air may flow into the cultivation space (S) through the first channel (C1), and conversely, air within the cultivation space (S) may be discharged to the outside through the second channel (C2). There is (see Figures 3 and 4). The first channel (C1) may be called an inlet channel in that it allows outdoor air to flow into the cultivation space (S), and the second channel (C2) may be called an exhaust channel in the sense that it discharges air in the cultivation space (S) to the outside. It may be referred to as .

At this time, the first channel (C1) and the second channel (C2) pass through the machine room (M), especially the air conditioners (151 to 153) or the first and second ducts (142, 143) connected thereto, to communicate with the outside and cultivation. The spaces (S) can be connected to communicate with each other. Specifically, the outside air may be mixed with the air of the first channel (C1), the air conditioners (151 to 153) and/or the first and second ducts (142, 143) and flow into the cultivation space (S), and The air in the cultivation space (S) may be mixed with the air in the air conditioners (151 to 153) and/or the first and second ducts (142, 143) and discharged to the outside.

That is, the plant cultivation device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is not directly connected to the outside and the cultivation space (S), but is connected to the air conditioning devices (151 to 153) and/or the first and second ducts (142, 143). ), the outside air and the air inside the cultivation space (S) can be effectively introduced into or discharged to the outside of the cultivation space (S) using the power of the air conditioning system (see Figure 5).

Of course, the plant cultivation device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention introduces outdoor air into the cultivation space (S) or releases air from the cultivation space (S) to the outside without operating the air conditioning devices (151 to 153) when necessary. By discharging, the air-conditioning environment within the cultivation space (S) can also be controlled.

The circulation fan 141 in the machine room (M) can generate a driving force that causes the air in the cultivation space (S) to form an airflow along the first and second ducts (142, 143). That is, the pressure within the first duct 142 and the second duct 143 may be formed by the circulation fan 141, and for this purpose, the circulation fan 141 may be, for example, a centrifugal fan, a blower fan, etc. It is not limited to this, and the type is not particularly limited as long as it is intended to generate power to move air.

By driving the circulation fan 141, negative pressure (including a vacuum state) is formed in the first duct 142, so that the first duct 142 can suck air from the communicating space, and on the contrary, the second duct 143 ) is positive pressure is formed by the circulation fan 141, so that the second duct 143 can discharge air into the communicating space.

The air conditioning devices 151 to 153 can induce heat exchange between the air and the refrigerant in the first and second ducts 142 and 143 through the heat exchangers 152 and 153, and accordingly, the air in the cultivation space (S) It can be circulated to control temperature and/or humidity.

One terminal of the first duct 142 may be connected to the circulation fan 141, and the other terminal may be provided with at least one first terminal (T11 to T13) connected to the outlet (O) of the cultivation space (S). You can. In addition, one terminal of the second duct 143 is connected to the circulation fan 141 and may be located on the opposite side from one terminal of the first duct 142. At least one second terminal (T21 to T23) connected to the inlet (I) of the cultivation space (S) may be provided at the other terminal of the second duct 143. Here, reference numerals Oa to Oc and Ia to Ic indicate outlets and inlets provided in each of the plurality of cultivation spaces (Sa to Sc) (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

Ultimately, as the circulation fan 141 is driven, the air in the cultivation space (S) is discharged to the first duct 142 through the outlet (O) by the negative pressure of the first duct 142 (see reference numeral fa4 in FIG. 11). can form a flow path), exchange heat with the refrigerant of the air conditioners (151 to 153) through the heat exchangers (152, 153), and then through the inlet (I) by the positive pressure of the second duct (143). It can flow back into the cultivation space (S) (can form a flow path indicated by reference numeral fa1 in FIG. 11).

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first and/or second ducts 142 and 143 may be integrally formed as one, but according to another embodiment, a plurality of unit ducts 1421 to 1423 and 1431 ~1433) may be connected in series in multiple stages.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, on one side (e.g., the front) of the machine room M, there is a water tank 194 for storing water, a nutrient solution tank 192 for storing nutrient solution, and water and nutrient solution. A culture tank 191 that stores the mixed culture solution, and various condensates generated from the machine room (M) or the cultivation space (S) by driving the refrigeration cycle or by a high humidity atmosphere in the cultivation space (S). It may include a condensate tank (195).

By placing the water tank 194, nutrient solution tank 192, and/or condensate tank 195 in the front, it is easy for the user to fill or discard water as needed, refill the nutrient solution, and It is arranged so that filters to remove foreign substances contained in liquid raw water or nutrient solutions can be easily replaced.

The nutrient solution tank 192 may be divided into two or more parts to store different types of nutrient solutions inside, and the inside of the nutrient solution tank 192 is marked with distinguishable colors or letters so that the user can visually identify and distinguish them. Something like this may be displayed.

The water tank 194 or the nutrient solution tank 192 may include a handle provided on the front plate of each tank in a groove type or protrusion type that the user can hold to facilitate the user's withdrawal to the outside.

The culture medium tank 191 may be located in front of the machine room (M) like the water tank 194 or the nutrient tank 192, but is not limited thereto, and according to a preferred embodiment, the culture medium mixed in the culture medium tank It may be located inside the machine room (M) without being exposed to the outside to prevent the user from arbitrarily adding nutrient solution or water to adjust the concentration.

The culture medium provided from the culture medium tank 191 to the tray 120 may be a mixture of the water in the water tank 194 and the nutrient solution in the nutrient solution tank 192, and the concentration may be determined by the mixing ratio of water and nutrient solution. You can.

Specifically, the water and nutrient solution stored in each of the water tank 194 and the nutrient solution tank 192 are mixed at a predetermined ratio at a flow rate controlled by a valve, etc., and are powered by a pump or an actuator, etc., and are mixed in the culture solution tank 191. It can be saved in . Accordingly, as described above, the culture medium stored in the culture medium tank 191 may be provided to the tray 120 by receiving power from a pump or an actuator, and may be supplied to the tray 120 by opening and closing a valve or the like, or by a pump or an actuator. It can be provided at a controlled flow rate by controlling the operating pressure or operating time.

According to another embodiment, as described above, the tray 120 may be provided with an inlet and an outlet, and accordingly, the culture medium in the internal receiving space of the tray 120 through the inlet and outlet provided on the tray 120. can circulate with the culture tank. That is, the culture medium stored in the culture tank 191 may be provided to the internal receiving space of the tray 120 by receiving power from a pump or an actuator at a flow rate controlled by a valve, etc., and the culture medium stored in the culture tank 191 may be provided. The culture medium may circulate through the internal receiving space of the tray 120.

According to another embodiment, the tray 120 has a first inlet (not shown) through which water supplied from the water tank 194 flows, and a second inlet (not shown) through which the nutrient solution supplied from the nutrient solution tank 192 flows. ) is provided, so that the water stored in the water tank 194 flows into the internal receiving space of the tray 120 through the first inlet at a flow rate controlled by a valve, pump, or actuator, or the nutrient solution tank 192. The nutrient solution stored in may flow into the internal receiving space of the tray 120 through the second inlet (not shown). That is, the culture solution mixed with water and the nutrient solution is not supplied to the tray 120, and the water and the nutrient solution may be introduced separately into the tray 120.

The control module according to an embodiment of the present invention can control the concentration of the culture medium according to the mixing ratio of water and nutrient solution, and at this time, the type of nutrient solution mixed in the culture solution can be controlled to select at least one of a plurality of types. To this end, the control module can obtain control data by sensing the capsules 200 provided at a plurality of spots on the tray 120, and depending on at least one of the number, type, placement location, and placement time of the capsules 200, At least one of the type, circulation amount, and concentration of the culture medium can be controlled.

Here, although not shown in the drawing, the above-mentioned nutrient tank 192, water tank 194, condensate tank 195, and culture tank 191 sense the water level of the fluid stored in each tank or monitor the fluid flowing in and out of each tank. It may include at least one sensor for sensing the flow rate, and at least one valve for opening and closing the inflow and outflow passages connected to each tank or controlling the flow rate.

tray

Figure 9 is a diagram showing a state in which a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention is inserted into the inner case.

As shown in FIG. 9, the tray 120 provides a base on which plants can be grown, and for this purpose, water and/or nutrient solution provided to the plants for plant growth may be stored therein.

Figure 12 is an exploded view of a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, the tray 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a tray body 121, an internal basket 122, and a seating plate 123 sequentially seated thereon. .

The tray main body 121 may have a roughly rectangular box shape with a chamber 121a of a predetermined size inside, and a flat plate-shaped front plate is provided on the front, so that the user can grow the tray 120 by holding the front plate. It can be taken in and out from space (S).

At this time, the tray main body 121 provided to be separable from the inner box 130 has at least one wheel 1217a, 1217b on the bottom, as shown in FIG. 14, so that the tray main body 121 is positioned in the cultivation space (S). ) It is possible to smoothly move the tray 120 when withdrawing from the tray 120.

At this time, a first water inlet 1215 is provided on one side of the tray main body 121, for example, on the rear side, through which water, nutrient solution, and/or culture solution can flow, or outside air and/or conditioned air can flow in. A first air inlet 1216 may be provided.

Meanwhile, the inner basket 122 can be seated in the chamber 121a of the tray main body 121, and for this purpose, the inner basket 122 has a shape approximately corresponding to the shape of the chamber 121a of the tray main body 121. It may have a roughly rectangular enclosure shape.

The inner basket 122 has a receiving space 122a of a predetermined size inside, and can store water, nutrient solution, and/or culture solution supplied to the plant for plant growth.

To this end, the inner basket 122 may be formed with a second water inlet 1225 or a second air inlet 1226 to correspond to the first water inlet 1215 or the second air inlet 1215 or 1216, respectively. . That is, water, nutrient solution, and/or culture solution flows into the inside of the internal basket 122 from the outside of the tray 120 through the first and second water inlets 1215 and 1225, or through the first and second air inlets. Outside air and/or conditioned air may be introduced into the inner basket 122 from the outside of the tray 120 through (1216, 1226).

In order to inject water, nutrient solution and/or culture solution into the tray 120 mounted inside the inner case 130, one side of the inner case 130 is in communication with the first and second water inlets 1215 and 1225. It may have a first inlet 1305 connected to it, and in order to inject outside air and/or conditioned air into the tray 120 mounted inside the inner case 130, the first inlet 1305 is provided on one side of the inner case 130. It may have a second inlet 1306 connected to communicate with the first and second air inlets 1216 and 1226 (see FIG. 13).

Meanwhile, a seating plate 123 on which the capsule 200 containing the seeds is seated may be provided to be removable on the inner basket 122.

A plurality of capsule insertion holes 125 are provided at predetermined intervals in the seating plate 123, so that a plurality of capsules 200 can be seated in each of the plurality of capsule insertion holes 125.

The capsule 200 seated on the seating plate 123 can receive water, nutrient solution, and/or culture solution stored in the inner basket 122 because the lower part of the capsule 200 is exposed toward the inner basket 122. Accordingly, seeds, sprouts or plants within the capsule 200 can grow.

At this time, the present invention is not particularly limited, but the seating plate 123 may include one or more capsule kits 124 through which at least one capsule insertion hole 125 is formed along one row or one column. You can. For example, three capsule kits 124 are provided to be detachable from the seating plate 123 shown in FIG. 12, and each capsule kit 124 may be formed with four capsule insertion holes 125.

The capsule kit 124 may include at least one capsule insertion hole 125 forming one group. In this case, the capsule insertion holes 125 forming one group are adjacent to the capsule insertion hole 125. It can be formed to have an interval that takes into account the growth size of the plant.

Accordingly, the user inserts the same type of capsule 200 into one group of capsule insertion holes 125 formed in the capsule kit 125 and plants it, thereby allowing the user to insert a capsule 200 suitable for the type of plant without considering the growth size of the plant. By simply mounting the capsule 200 corresponding to the capsule kit 124, mature plants can be planted without interference between the plants.

Meanwhile, the inner basket 122 mounted on the tray main body 121 has a separate groove because the outer edge of the inner basket 122 is in contact with the inner edge of the tray main body 121, as shown in FIG. 12. If a type or protruding type handle is not provided, it is difficult for the user to withdraw the inner basket 122 from the tray main body 121.

However, according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the tray 120 is pulled out, for example, toward the front, the inner basket 122 may protrude upward (pop-up) to be spaced apart from the tray main body 121. there is.

Figure 10 is a view showing a tray being pulled out from the inner case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the tray 120 is slid forward and pulled out, the inner basket 122 can be raised and lowered according to the movement. Accordingly, a gap is formed between the tray main body 121 and the inner basket 122 seated thereon, and the user holds the inner basket 122 by holding the space formed between the tray main body 121 and the inner basket 122. can be easily withdrawn.

For this purpose, as shown in FIG. 13, at least one track (131a to 131d) may be provided on the bottom of the inner case 130, and correspondingly, as shown in FIG. 14, the tray 120 ) A pop-up module 300 that moves along the tracks 131a to 131d may be provided on the bottom.

First, looking at the tracks 131 to 131 in detail, Figure 18 is a diagram showing a track according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 18, the track 131 has at least one inclined surface 1311b on the upper surface, where at least one inclined surface 1311b has a shape where the height increases toward the front and decreases toward the rear. You can have it.

That is, when the pop-up module 300, which will be described later, moves along the upper surface 1311 of the track 131, the pop-up body 311 can be raised and lowered, and at least a portion of the upper surface 1311 has an inclined surface 1311b, It is preferable that the front side of the inclined surface 1311b has a high height and the rear side has a low slope so that the inner basket 122 can protrude upward when the tray 120 is pulled out forward.

At this time, the track 131 has a front surface 1311a and/or a rear surface 1311c of a constant height with no change in height in front and/or behind the inclined surface 1311b, so that the pop-up module 300 When moving along the track 131, after passing a section where the inner basket 122 rises or falls, it may have a front section and/or a rear section that maintains its height.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least a portion of the upper surface of the track 131 has left and right edges so that the pop-up module 300 moving on the track 131 does not deviate from the movement path formed by the upper surface of the track 131. First and second fences 1312a and 1312b may be provided to guide the movement of the pop-up module 300.

More preferably, the first and second fences 1312a and 1312b are formed to protrude from at least the front side and/or the rear side of the upper surface 1311 of the track 131, so that the wheels 313 of the pop-up module 300 When moving along the upper surface of the track 131, it is desirable to guide entry and exit along the movement path.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 18(c), the front shape of the track 131 is preferably a front-end halo shape in which the left and right widths at the front are narrow and the left and right widths become wider toward the rear.

The front of the track 131 is formed so that the left and right sides face each other when extended forward, that is, the front of the track 131 is formed so that the left and right widths gradually become narrower toward the head, and as described later, the stoppers 323a are arranged opposite each other. , 323b), it is desirable to guide its entry when the track 131 is interposed between them. In addition, on the contrary, the stoppers 323a and 323b, which are spaced apart from each other with the track 131 interposed, gradually protrude when protruding in the direction facing each other, so that the pop-up module 300 moving along the track 131 When advancing, the stoppers (323a, 323b) can stably support the lower part of the pop-up body (311).

18(c) is preferably an acute angle, but the present invention does not specifically limit this.

In addition, the left and right width of the track 131, that is, the front rear portion of the track 131 that forms the sharp width, is larger than the left and right width of the pop-up body 311, so that the stoppers 323a and 323b, which will be described later, are It is preferable that the pop-up body 311 is supported by the upper surface of the track 131 rather than by the stoppers 323a and 323b when retreating to the inside of the stopper housing (322a, 322b).

Returning again, the pop-up module 300 provided on the bottom of the tray 120 is connected to the track 131, specifically the upper surface 1311 of the track 131, when the tray 120 is moved in and out of the cultivation space (S). It moves along, and the inner basket 122 mounted on the upper part can be moved up and down according to the movement.

Figure 15 is a diagram showing a pop-up module according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 16 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the pop-up module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 17 is a diagram showing a pop-up module according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a drawing showing the upper part.

As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the pop-up module 300 includes at least one wheel 313 and a pop-up body 311 that is coupled to the wheel 313 and moves up and down as it moves along the track 131. It can be included.

The pop-up body 311 is a means of supporting the bottom of the inner basket 122, and is not particularly limited, but may be a pillar with a square or circular cross-section.

For this purpose, the upper surface of the pop-up body 311 is preferably a flat surface, and more preferably, the pop-up body 311 hangs without leaving the guide hole 321a of the pop-up housing 320 when lowered. ), the upper surface may have a locking protrusion formed along the edge.

That is, the pop-up body 311 inserted into the guide hole 321a formed through the pop-up housing 320 moves up and down along the guide hole 321a, but when the pop-up body 311 moves downward, the pop-up body 311 gets caught. As the chin rests on the guide member 321a, the pop-up body 311 does not separate from the guide member 321a and can remain coupled to the guide member 321a.

Meanwhile, the wheel 313 coupled to the pop-up body 311 can induce the movement of the pop-up body 311 by rotation.

The present invention is not particularly limited, but specifically, the wheel 313 is coupled to be rotatable about a rotation axis 313a provided at the inner lower portion of the pop-up body 311, and the pop-up body 313 is rotated by the rotating wheel 313. 311 can be moved along the track 131, specifically, the upper surface 1311 of the track 131.

As described above, at least one pop-up module 300 is provided on the bottom of the tray 120, and the pop-up body 311 of the pop-up module 300 supports the bottom of the inner basket 122. At least one pop-up module installation hole 1211 to 1214 through which the pop-up body 311 is interposed may be provided on the bottom of the tray 120.

To this end, the pop-up module 300 may include a pop-up housing 320 having a guide member 321a into which the pop-up body 311 is inserted and guides the lifting and lowering movement.

That is, the pop-up housing 320 can be fixedly coupled to the bottom of the tray 120, and the pop-up body 311 inserted into the guide hole 321a formed through the pop-up housing 320 is a pop-up module of the tray 120. The bottom of the internal basket 122 can be supported through the installation holes 1211 to 1214.

The guide sphere 321a is formed through the column-shaped pop-up body 311 to correspond to the cross-section of the pop-up body 311. As described above, the stopping protrusion formed on the edge of the upper surface of the pop-up body 311 is formed to hang over the lowering pop-up body 311. It is desirable to prevent (311) from leaving the guide sphere (321a).

In addition, the present invention is not particularly limited, but in order to guide the movement of the pop-up body 311 that moves up and down in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the guide sphere 321a, according to one embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the pop-up body 311 is directed in an outward direction. It may include at least one protruding pillar (312a to 312c) that protrudes in the (or radial direction) and is formed long in the longitudinal direction of the pillar, that is, in the vertical direction, and correspondingly, the guide sphere 321a is also formed as the protruding pillar. (312a to 312c) may be formed through the cross-sectional shape.

Meanwhile, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pop-up housing 320 fixed to the bottom of the tray 120 includes a raised pop-up body in addition to a guide member 321a for guiding the lifting and lowering movement of the pop-up body 311. It may include at least one stopper (323a, 323b) to support the lower part of (311).

Specifically, the pop-up housing 320 includes a support plate 321 through which a guide sphere 321a is formed, and a stopper housing 322a, 322b located on the bottom of the support plate 321 and provided with stoppers 323a and 323b therein. ) may include.

Preferably, the stopper housings (322a, 322b) are located on the left and right sides of the bottom of the support plate 321, that is, on the left and right sides based on the traveling direction along the upper surface of the track 131, and the stoppers (323a, 323b) provided inside can be positioned to face each other.

In this way, the stoppers 323a and 323b arranged opposite to each other can support the lower part of the pop-up body 311 that rises when protruding in the inward direction.

That is, when the pop-up body 311 rises by moving along the upper surface of the track 131, the stoppers (323a, 323b) located at the lower part of the pop-up body 311 are connected to the springs (325a, 325b) coupled to the rear. By protruding inward due to the restoring force, the pop-up body 311 can be prevented from descending.

Specifically, each of the stopper housings (322a, 322b) provided at a predetermined distance apart on the left and right sides of the bottom of the support plate (321) allows the stoppers (323a, 323b) to be withdrawn and retracted from the inner side facing the pop-up body (311). It may be provided, and spring supports 324a and 324b may be provided on the opposite outer surface. In addition, springs 325a, 325b are interposed between the inner walls of the spring supports (324a, 324b) and the rear of the stoppers (323a, 323b), so that if the front of the stoppers (323a, 323b) is not pressed by an external force, the spring support ( The springs 325a and 325b supported by 324a and 324b can protrude the stoppers 323a and 323b toward the front pop-up body 311 by restoring force.

Ultimately, the pop-up body 311 maintains an elevated state by the stoppers 323a and 323b, and as shown in FIG. 10, the inner basket 122 is lifted upward, allowing the user to lift the inner basket 122. It can be made easy to withdraw.

Meanwhile, a track 131 may be interposed between the stoppers 323a and 323b arranged opposite each other or between the stopper housings 322a and 322b.

That is, when the tray 120 enters the cultivation space (S), the track 131 is interposed between the stoppers 323a and 323b arranged opposite to each other, so that the stoppers 323a and 323b are attached to the track 131. It can be pushed outward and retracted. Accordingly, the stoppers (323a, 323b) are retracted into the inside of the stopper housing (322a, 322b), and while the pop-up module 300 continues to move along the track 131, the stoppers (323a, 323b) are connected to the stopper housing (323a, 323b). The pop-up body 311, which is not supported by the stoppers 323a and 323b, may be lowered by its own weight along the slope of the track 131.

As a result, the pop-up body 311 is no longer supported by the stoppers 323a and 323b, and the inner basket 122 descends above the tray body 121, as shown in FIG. 9. It can sit on top.

At this time, as described above, when the pop-up module 300 enters the track 131 with the stoppers 323a and 323b arranged opposite each other protruding forward, in order to guide the entry, the stoppers of the track 131 It is desirable for the front to have a sharp shape with narrow left and right widths.

Of course, on the contrary, when the pop-up body 311 rises along the upper surface of the track 131 and the stoppers 323a and 323b arranged opposite each other protrude in the facing direction when the rise is completed, the pop-up body 311 rises. In this state, the stoppers (323a, 323b) gradually protrude forward due to the narrow shape in front of the track (131), so that the stoppers (323a, 323b) can stably support the lower part of the pop-up body (311). You can.

Accordingly, the noise generated by the stoppers (323a, 323b) protruding forward at once, or the pop-up body (311) is suddenly lowered by the high-load internal basket (122), causing the stoppers (323a, 323b) to be damaged by the pop-up body. It can solve problems such as not being able to support (311).

Meanwhile, looking at the operation process of the pop-up module according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 19 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the track and the pop-up module with the tray inserted into the inner case according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the tray 120 is inserted into the inner case 130, the pop-up body 311 is positioned on the rear surface 1311c of the track 131 and can maintain the lowered state. At this time, the stoppers 323a and 323b arranged opposite each other can be maintained in a state of being retracted into the inside of the stopper housings 322a and 322b by the track 131 interposed between them, and are seated on the pop-up body 311. The inner basket 122 can be seated in contact with the tray body 121.

Thereafter, the pop-up body 311 may rise as it moves forward along the slope 1311b of the track 131 by the wheel 313, and the pop-up body 311 located on the front surface 1311a of the track 131 (311) can remain elevated. However, the front surfaces of the stoppers 323a and 323b inserted inside the stopper housings 322a and 322b may be in contact with the left and right sides of the track 131.

Thereafter, as the pop-up body 311 moves through the sharp portion with narrow left and right widths, which are the front portion of the track 131, the stoppers 323a and 323b in contact with the left and right sides of the track 131 may gradually protrude forward. , After the pop-up module 300 is completely separated from the track 131, the stoppers 323a and 323b can support the lower part of the pop-up body 311. Figure 20 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a track and a pop-up module with a tray pulled out from the inner case according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figures 21 and 22 are a track with a tray pulled out from the inner case according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a drawing showing the unit and pop-up module.

Conversely, looking at the process in which the tray 120 is introduced into the inner case 130, Figures 23 to 25 sequentially show the process when the tray drawn out according to an embodiment of the present invention is introduced into the inner case. This is a drawing of the track unit and pop-up module.

As shown in FIG. 23, when the front part of the track 131 attempts to enter between the stoppers 323a and 323b arranged opposite each other, the front sharp part of the track 131 is between the two stoppers 323a and 323b. Entry can be guided.

That is, while passing through the front sharp portion of the track 131, the stoppers 323a and 323b may be gradually pressed outward by the left and right sides of the track 131, that is, toward the inside of the stopper housings 322a and 322b. The front rear part of the track 131 has a left and right width greater than the left and right width of the pop-up body 311, so the stoppers 323a and 323b are retracted, but at the same time, the pop-up body 311 moves along the upper surface of the track 131. gradually descends along the inclined surface 1311b of the track 131, and can be seated so that the inner basket 122 is in contact with the tray body 121, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25.

Above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. The description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing its technical idea or essential features.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described later rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts are included in the scope of the present invention. must be interpreted.

1000: Plant cultivation system 200: Capsule
100: Plant cultivation device 400: Server
500: user terminal 110: cabinet
111: door 1111: window
120: Tray 121: Tray body
1211~1214: Pop-up module installation work 1215: First water inlet
1216: First air inlet 122: Internal basket
1225: Second water inlet 1226: Second air inlet
1305: first inlet 1306: second inlet
130: inner box 131, 131a~131d: track
1311a: front surface 1311b: inclined surface
1311c: rear surface 1312a, 1312b: first and second fences
141: circulation fan 142: first duct
143: Second duct 1421-1423: First unit duct body
1431~1433: 2nd unit duct T11~T13: 1st terminal
T21~T23: 2nd terminal 151: Compressor
152: condenser 153: evaporator
154: Heat dissipation fan 151~153: Air conditioning device
160: light source module 161: substrate cover
170: sensor module 180: heater
C1: 1st channel C2: 2nd channel
191: Culture solution tank 192: Nutrient solution tank
194: water tank 195: condensate tank
210: capsule frame 220: cover
221: Remaining part 222: Removal part
230: Recognition unit 240: Seed reception unit
250: Seed 300, 300a~300d: Pop-up module
311: Pop-up body 312a~312c: Protruding pillar
313: wheel 320: pop-up housing
321: support plate 321a: guide sphere
322a, 322b: stopper housing 323a, 323b: stopper
324a, 324b: spring support 325a: 325b: spring

Claims (10)

Cabinets forming the exterior;
At least one inner case is provided in the cabinet, forming a cultivation space therein; and
A tray provided in the cultivation space on which plants are grown;
Including,
The tray is,
Tray body; and
Includes an internal basket that is seated on the tray main body and stores water and/or nutrient solution supplied to the plants,
The inner basket moves up and down as the tray moves in and out of the cultivation space,
At least one track provided on the inner bottom of the inner case and having at least one inclined surface; and
When the tray moves in and out of the cultivation space, a pop-up module moves along the track and lifts and moves the inner basket mounted on the top;
A plant cultivation device characterized in that it further comprises a. delete According to claim 1,
The pop-up module is,
at least one wheel; and
A pop-up body coupled to the wheels and moving up and down as it moves along the track;
A plant cultivation device comprising: According to claim 3,
The tray has a pop-up module installation hole formed through its bottom so that the pop-up body can be inserted,
The pop-up module provided on the bottom of the tray main body is a plant cultivation device, characterized in that the pop-up main body is interposed in the pop-up module installation hole to support the bottom of the inner basket. According to claim 3,
The pop-up module is,
a pop-up housing into which the pop-up body is inserted and having a guide member that guides the lifting and lowering movement of the pop-up body; and
At least one stopper supporting the raised lower part of the pop-up body;
A plant cultivation device further comprising: According to claim 5,
The pop-up module has a flat upper surface, and has a protruding protruding protruding protrusion at the edge of the upper surface of the pop-up module to prevent separation when descending along the guide tool. According to claim 5,
The pop-up housing is,
A support plate on which the guide sphere is formed; and
A stopper housing located on the left and right sides of the bottom of the support plate based on the traveling direction along the track and having the stopper therein;
Including,
When the pop-up body rises, the stopper protrudes from the stopper housing to support the raised pop-up body. According to claim 7,
When the tray enters the cultivation space, the track is interposed between the stoppers opposed to each other, the stopper is introduced into the stopper housing, and the pop-up body moving along the track is lowered by its own weight. A plant cultivation device characterized by: According to claim 8,
The front shape of the track into which the pop-up module enters is a plant cultivation device, characterized in that the front left and right widths are narrow and the left and right widths become wider toward the rear. According to claim 8,
A plant cultivation device, characterized in that the left and right width of the rear of the track is greater than or equal to the left and right width of the pop-up body.

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