KR200493264Y1 - Pot having function of water supply, and method of fabricating of the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A potted plant having a watering function is provided. The potted plant having the water supply function has an open upper end and is inserted and separated into the outer body through an outer body coated with a sealing material through which water does not pass, and water It is formed in a porous structure that passes through, and may include an inner body that provides a space in which plants are planted.

Description

Pot having function of water supply, and method of fabricating of the same}

The present application relates to a potted plant having a water supply function and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a potted plant having a sustained-release water supply function including an outer body and an inner body inserted into the outer body, and a method of manufacturing the same. .

“Planterior (a compound word for Plant+Interior)” is in the spotlight to decorate nature-friendly interior spaces.

In particular, the market demand for pots for plant cultivation, which can enjoy not only air purification, but also emotional stability and interior effect, is gradually increasing, and pots having various functions are being developed and researched in accordance with such market demand.

For example, in the Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration Publication 20-0468698 (the utility model right holder, Korea Polytechnic University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation), the wireless power receiving circuit provided on the back of the name tag of the flower pot from an external power transmitting coil receives power to the LED. By turning on, there is disclosed a flower pot that effectively illuminates a flower pot and enhances a decorative effect without cables intertwined for power supply around the flower pot.

For another example, in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1586544 (Patent holder Sunchon National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation), using a DB that stores current values corresponding to the required humidity values according to the plants planted in containers, the irrigation time is determined by the grower at an appropriate time. A potted plant having a function to inform is disclosed.

One technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a potted plant having a water supply function and a method of manufacturing the same.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a potted plant and a method of manufacturing the same for easy plant cultivation.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a potted plant having excellent aesthetics and a method of manufacturing the same.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a pot and a manufacturing method for easily cultivating and managing plants indoors.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a flower pot including an inner body and an outer body into which the inner body is inserted, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present application is a potted plant in which water provided to the space between the outer body and the inner body is automatically supplied into the inner body while the inner body is inserted into the outer body to be supplied to plants planted in the inner body. And to provide a method for manufacturing the same.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a potted plant including an inner body of a porous structure and an outer body coated with a sealing material, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a flower pot that is hygienic and water-saving because the water supplied to the flower pot does not leak to the outside, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a potted plant in which nutrients in the culture soil in which plants are planted are not leaked to the outside, and a method of manufacturing the same.

The technical problem to be solved by the present application is not limited to the above.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the present application provides a potted plant having a water supply function.

According to an embodiment, the potted plant having a water supply function has an open upper end, an outer body coated with a sealing material through which water does not pass, and in the outer body through the open upper end. It is inserted and separated, is formed in a porous structure through which water passes, and may include an inner body that provides a space in which plants are planted.

According to an embodiment, the outer body includes a first bottom portion, a first sidewall portion extending upwardly from the first bottom portion, and a support portion protruding inwardly from an upper end of the first sidewall portion. However, the support may include having a first groove that is recessed outwardly.

According to an embodiment, the inner body includes a second bottom portion, a second sidewall portion extending upward from the second bottom portion, and a locking portion protruding outward from an upper end of the second sidewall portion, wherein the locking portion , It may include having a second groove recessed into the inside.

According to an embodiment, when the inner body is inserted into the outer body, the locking portion may be supported by the support portion.

According to an embodiment, when the inner body is inserted into the outer body, the first groove and the second groove may be aligned to overlap each other.

According to an embodiment, in a state in which the inner body is inserted into the outer body, the first bottom portion of the outer body and the second bottom portion of the inner body are spaced apart from each other, and the first sidewall portion of the outer body and the The second sidewall portions of the inner body are spaced apart from each other, and between the first bottom portion of the outer body and the second bottom portion of the inner body, and the first sidewall portion of the outer body and the first sidewall portion of the inner body. 2 An empty space is provided between the side wall portions, and water in the empty space may be supplied to plants planted in the inner body through the inner body having a porous structure.

According to an embodiment, the sealing material may be a glaze, the outer body may be formed by coating a porous ceramic with the glaze, and the inner body may be formed of a porous ceramic.

The flower pot having a water supply function according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application may include an outer body having an open top and an inner body inserted or separated into the outer body through the open top.

The inner body provides a space in which plants are planted, the outer body is coated with a sealing material through which water does not pass, and the inner body is formed in a porous structure through which water passes, and the inner body is formed of the outer body. In a state inserted into the body, water may be provided between the inner body and the outer body.

Water between the inner body and the outer body may pass through the inner body having a porous structure and may be supplied to the plants inside the inner body. That is, water between the inner body and the outer body may be automatically supplied to the plants inside the inner body. Accordingly, a potted plant having a sustained-release watering function for easy plant cultivation and management may be provided.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a potted plant having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a top view of a flower pot having a water supply function in which an inner body is inserted into an outer body according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function in which an inner body is inserted into an outer body according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing that plants are planted in pots having a water supply function in which an inner body is inserted into an outer body according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a perspective view illustrating a lower surface of an outer body according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional view of an external body included in a flower pot having a water supply function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a cross-sectional view of an inner body included in a flower pot having a water supply function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a cross-sectional view of a potted plant having a water supply function in which an inner body is inserted into an outer body according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a first modified example of the present invention.
10 is a cross-sectional view of a flower pot having a water supply function in which an inner body is inserted into an outer body according to a first modified example of the present invention.
11 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a second modified example of the present invention.
12 is a cross-sectional view of a flower pot having a water supply function in which an inner body is inserted into an outer body according to a second modified example of the present invention.
13 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a third modified example of the present invention.
14 is a cross-sectional view of a flower pot having a water supply function in which an inner body is inserted into an outer body according to a third modified example of the present invention.
15 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a fourth modified example of the present invention.
16 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a fifth modified example of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided so that the disclosed contents may be thorough and complete, and the spirit of the present invention may be sufficiently conveyed to those skilled in the art.

In the present specification, when a component is referred to as being on another component, it means that it may be formed directly on the other component or that a third component may be interposed therebetween. In addition, in the drawings, thicknesses of films and regions are exaggerated for effective description of technical content.

In addition, in various embodiments of the present specification, terms such as first, second, and third are used to describe various elements, but these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. Accordingly, what is referred to as a first component in one embodiment may be referred to as a second component in another embodiment. Each embodiment described and illustrated herein also includes its complementary embodiment. In addition, in the present specification,'and/or' has been used to mean including at least one of the elements listed before and after.

In the specification, expressions in the singular include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In addition, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, components, or a combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features, numbers, steps, or configurations. It is not to be understood as excluding the possibility of the presence or addition of elements or combinations thereof.

In addition, in the following description of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

A potted plant having a water supply function and a method of manufacturing the same according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a water supply function having an inner body inserted into the outer body according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of a flower pot, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function in which an inner body is inserted into an outer body according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an inner body inserted into the outer body according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a view showing that plants are planted in a pot with a water supply function, Figure 5 is a perspective view for showing the lower surface of the outer body according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a water supply according to an embodiment of the present invention A cross-sectional view of an outer body included in a flower pot having a function, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an inner body included in a flower pot having a water supply function according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a It is a cross-sectional view of a flower pot having a water supply function in which an inner body is inserted.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 8, a potted plant having a water supply function according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an outer body 100 and an inner body 200.

The outer body 100 may have an open top. That is, the outer body 110 includes a first bottom portion, a first sidewall portion extending upwardly from an outer circumferential surface of the first bottom portion, and a support portion protruding inwardly from an upper end of the first sidewall portion ( 110), but the upper region may be provided in an open state. As will be described later, the inner body 200 may be inserted into the outer body 100 through the open upper end of the outer body 100.

The support part 110 may have a first groove 105 that is recessed outwardly. As shown in FIG. 1, the support part 110 does not protrude inward from the uppermost end of the first sidewall part, but may protrude inward from an area adjacent to the upper end of the first sidewall part. The locking part 210 of the body 200 may be easily seated and supported on the support part 110.

The inner body 200 may also have an open top. That is, the inner body 200 includes a second bottom portion, a second sidewall portion extending upward from an outer peripheral surface of the second bottom portion, and a locking portion protruding outward from the upper end of the second sidewall portion ( 210), but the upper region may be provided in an open state. As will be described later, plants may be planted in the inner body 200 through the open top of the inner body 200.

The locking part 210 may have a second groove 205 recessed therein. As shown in FIG. 1, the locking part 210 may protrude outward from the top end of the second sidewall part. In addition, the locking part 210 may protrude outward from an uppermost end of the second sidewall part by a length of which the support part 110 of the outer body 100 protrudes outward. That is, substantially (substantially), the length of the locking portion 210 protruding to the outside and the length of the support portion 110 protruding to the inside may be the same. Accordingly, when the inner body 200 is inserted into the outer body 100, the locking portion 210 of the inner body 200 is easily attached to the support portion 110 of the outer body 100. Can be seated and supported.

The inner body 200 may be inserted or separated into the outer body 100 through the open upper end of the outer body 100. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in a state in which the inner body 200 is inserted into the outer body 100, the first groove 105 of the locking part 110 and the support part 210 The second grooves 205 may overlap and be aligned with each other. Accordingly, as will be described later, through the first groove 105 and the second groove 205 overlapped and communicated, from the outside, in the space between the outer body 100 and the inner body 200 Water can be easily supplied.

Alternatively, unlike the above, as shown in FIG. 3, in a state in which the inner body 200 is inserted into the outer body 100, the first groove 105 and the support portion of the locking portion 110 The second grooves 205 of 210 may not overlap each other. That is, as described above, in a state in which the first groove 105 of the locking part 110 and the second groove 205 of the support part 210 overlap each other and communicate with each other, the outer body 100 and the After supplying water to the space between the inner bodies 200, the first groove 105 of the locking part 110 is prevented from evaporation of water, secured aesthetics, or due to other purposes and necessities. And the inner body 200 may be rotated relative to the outer body 100 so that the second grooves 205 of the support part 210 do not overlap each other.

In a state in which the inner body 200 is inserted into the outer body 100, as shown in FIG. 8, the first bottom of the outer body 100 and the second of the inner body 200 The bottom portions may be spaced apart from each other, and the first sidewall portion of the outer body 100 and the second sidewall portion of the inner body 200 may be spaced apart from each other. Accordingly, between the first bottom portion of the outer body 100 and the second bottom portion of the inner body 200, and the first sidewall portion and the inner body 200 of the outer body 100 ), an empty space may be provided between the second sidewall portions. Water 10 may be provided in the empty space.

Alternatively, unlike FIG. 8, the first bottom portion of the outer body 100 and the second bottom portion of the inner body 200 contact each other, and the first sidewall of the outer body 100 The portion and the second sidewall portions of the inner body 200 may be spaced apart from each other. Accordingly, an empty space is provided between the first sidewall portion of the outer body 100 and the second sidewall portion of the inner body 200, and the first bottom portion of the outer body 100 and the An empty space may not be substantially provided between the second bottom portions of the inner body 200. Accordingly, water may be selectively/limitedly provided to an empty space between the first sidewall portion of the outer body 100 and the second sidewall portion of the inner body 200.

According to an embodiment, the outer body 100 may be coated with a sealing material (eg, glaze) through which water 10 does not pass, and the inner body 200 is It can be formed in a porous structure. Specifically, for example, the outer body 100 may be manufactured by coating a porous ceramic with glaze and then firing, and the inner body 200 may be formed of a porous ceramic without glaze coating. Accordingly, the outer body 100 may have a closed structure through which water 10 does not pass, and the inner body 200 may have a porous tissue through which the water 10 passes but the culture soil provided therein does not flow out. I can have it.

As described above, a plant is planted inside the inner body 200, the inner body 200 is inserted into the outer body 100, and between the outer body 100 and the inner body 200 Water (10) may be provided in the space of. In this case, as described above, the outer body 100 has a closed structure through which water 10 does not pass, and the inner body 200 has a porous structure through which water can pass, and the outer body ( The water 10 provided in the space between 100) and the inner body 200 can be easily and slowly supplied automatically and gradually to the culture soil in which plants are planted through the porous structure of the inner body 200. Accordingly, it is a simple act of filling the space between the outer body 100 and the inner body 200 with water 10 without the need for a plant grower to supply water one by one at a certain period of time, so that plants can be easily cultivated and Can be managed.

In addition, due to the porous structure of the inner body 200, the water 10 is not supplied excessively to the culture soil in the inner body 200 at a time, but is slowly and constantly supplied to the inner body 200 in small increments. , It can prevent excessive water supply to planted plants. In addition, nutrients in the culture soil in the inner body 200 are not leaked to the outside by the closed structure of the outer body 200, and the supplied water is not leaked to the outside, so plants are easily cultivated and managed in a hygienic environment. can do.

In addition, according to an embodiment, the thickness of the second bottom portion and/or the second sidewall portion of the inner body 200 is adjusted, so that the amount of water supplied to the inner body 200 may be controlled. . That is, for example, when a plant that needs to supply a relatively large amount of water is planted in the inner body 200, the thickness of the second bottom portion and/or the second sidewall portion of the inner body 200 is relatively By making it thin, it is possible to increase the amount of water supplied into the inner body 200. Conversely, for example, when a plant that needs to supply relatively little water is planted in the inner body 200, the thickness of the second bottom portion and/or the second sidewall portion of the inner body 200 is relatively By making it thick, the amount of water supplied into the inner body 200 can be reduced. In conclusion, the inner body 200 having various thicknesses may be provided according to the type of plant to be planted.

Hereinafter, modified examples according to the above-described embodiments of the present invention will be described.

9 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a first modified example of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is an inner body inserted into the outer body according to the first modified example of the present invention. It is a cross-sectional view of a flower pot having a water supply function.

9 and 10, in the flower pot according to the embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, a pad portion 150 is disposed between the outer body 100 and the inner body 200 More can be inserted. In other words, after the pad part 150 is inserted into the outer body 100, the inner body 200 may be inserted into the pad 150.

The pad unit 150 includes a third bottom portion and a third sidewall portion extending upward from an outer circumferential surface of the third bottom portion, and may have an open upper end. The inner body 200 may be inserted into the pad part 150 through the open upper end of the pad part 150.

As shown in FIG. 10, the length of the third sidewall portion of the pad portion 150 is greater than the length of the first sidewall portion of the outer body 100 and the second sidewall portion of the inner body 200. It can be short. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 10, in a state in which the pad unit 150 is inserted into the outer body 100 and the inner body 200 is inserted into the pad unit 150, the pad An empty space 120 is provided on the third sidewall portion of the portion 150 and between the first sidewall portion of the outer body 100 and the second sidewall portion of the inner body 200, and the empty space Water may be provided in the space 120.

Unlike the above, when the insertion of the pad unit 150 is omitted, and a small amount or a small amount of water provided between the outer body 100 and the inner body 200 is left, a small amount of water is used in the inner body 200 ) Is provided into the interior of the inner body 200 through a lower region of the second bottom portion or the second side portion of the). In this case, water may not be sufficiently supplied to the roots of plants planted in the inner body 200.

However, as described above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 10, as water is provided to the empty space 120, the upper area of the second sidewall portion of the inner body 200 Through this, it may be provided into the inner body 200, and accordingly, water may be sufficiently supplied from the top of the root of the plant planted in the inner body 200.

11 is an exploded perspective view of a potted plant having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a second modified example of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is an inner body inserted into the outer body according to the second modified example of the present invention. It is a cross-sectional view of a flower pot having a water supply function.

11 and 12, in the first modified example of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, the pad unit 150 is divided into a first segment 151 and a second segment 152 Can be provided. Accordingly, the pad unit 150 may be easily inserted or separated into the outer body 100.

Unlike shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the pad unit 150 may be provided separated into three or more segments.

13 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a third modified example of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is an inner body inserted into the outer body according to the third modified example of the present invention. It is a cross-sectional view of a flower pot having a water supply function.

13 and 14, in the first modified example of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, the pad portion 150a is provided in an open top and bottom without a third bottom portion. Can be. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 14, in a state in which the pad portion 150a is inserted into the outer body 100 and the inner body 200 is inserted into the pad portion 150a, the pad The empty space 120 on the third sidewall of the part 150a and between the first sidewall of the outer body 100 and the second sidewall of the inner body 200 as well as the outer body Water may be provided in an empty space between the first bottom of 100 and the second bottom of the inner body 200.

15 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a fourth modified example of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15, in the fourth modified example of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the pad portion 150a is divided into a first segment 151 and a second segment 152 to be provided. I can. Accordingly, the pad portion 150a may be easily inserted or separated into the outer body 100.

Unlike shown in FIG. 15, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the pad portion 150a may be provided by being divided into three or more segments.

16 is an exploded perspective view of a flower pot having a water supply function including an outer body and an inner body according to a fifth modified example of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16, in the flower pot according to the embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, the inner body 200 may be divided into a lower portion 200a and an upper portion 200b. The lower portion 200a is a porous ceramic coated with a sealing material (for example, glaze) through which water described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 does not pass, and the upper portion 200b is not coated with a sealing material. It can be formed of a porous ceramic that can be passed through. That is, the second side portion included in the lower portion 200a of the inner body 200 is selectively coated with a sealing material, and the second bottom portion and the upper portion 200b of the inner body 200 The second side portion included in) may not be coated with a sealing material. Accordingly, as described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, water does not pass through the lower portion 200a of the inner body 200, and water passes through the upper portion 200b. It may be supplied to plants planted within, and thus, water may be sufficiently supplied from the top of the roots of plants planted in the inner body 200, as described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

In the above, although the present invention has been described in detail using a preferred embodiment, the scope of the present invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, and should be interpreted by the appended claims. In addition, those who have acquired ordinary knowledge in this technical field should understand that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

10: water
100: outer body
105: first groove
110: support
200: inner body
200a: lower part
200b: top
205: second groove
210: locking portion

Claims (7)

An outer body that has an open top and is coated with a water-impermeable sealing material;
An inner body that is inserted and separated into the outer body through the open top of the outer body, is formed in a porous structure through which water passes, and provides a space for planting plants therein; And
Including a pad portion disposed between the side wall portion of the outer body and the side wall portion of the inner body,
The pad portion has a sidewall portion shorter than the outer body, and an empty space is provided on the sidewall portion of the pad portion and between the first sidewall portion of the outer body and the second sidewall portion of the inner body. Having a potted plant.
The method of claim 1,
The outer body includes a first bottom portion, the first sidewall portion extending upwardly from the first bottom portion, and a support portion protruding inwardly from an upper end of the first sidewall portion,
The support portion is a potted plant having a water supply function, including having a first groove that is recessed outwardly.
The method of claim 2,
The inner body includes a second bottom portion, the second sidewall portion extending upward from the second bottom portion, and a locking portion protruding outward from an upper end of the second sidewall portion,
The locking part, a potted plant having a water supply function, including having a second groove recessed into the inside.
The method of claim 3,
A potted plant having a water supply function, comprising supporting the locking portion by the support portion while the inner body is inserted into the outer body.
The method of claim 4,
A potted plant having a water supply function, comprising aligning the first groove and the second groove to overlap each other while the inner body is inserted into the outer body.
The method of claim 1,
A potted plant having a water supply function comprising supplying water in the empty space to plants planted in the inner body through the inner body having a porous structure.
The method of claim 1,
The sealing material is a glaze, and the outer body is formed by coating a porous ceramic with the glaze,
A potted plant having a water supply function, wherein the inner body is formed of a porous ceramic.

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