KR20140107020A - Plant cultivation device of fishbowl - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a plant cultivation device having a fishbowl function. The plant cultivation device having a fishbowl function according to an embodiment of the present invention has a water tank (10) having an open top (11), including at least one first water tank (13) accommodating water (2) therein, and at least one transparent second water tank (15) accommodating water (2) and aquarium fishes (5) therein so as to form a cultivation medium (3) by mixing the water (2) and the excretion of the aquarium fishes (5), and allowing to watch the aquarium fishes (5) from outside; at least one port unit (20) including multiple ports (25) having an open top so as to plant a plant (1) and a through-hole (21) on the bottom end, and a connection unit (27) combining the multiple ports (25) so that the multiple ports (25) are arranged at the same planar position, and arranged at the upper part (11) of one tank so that the through-holes (21) of the multiple ports (25) are submerged in the culture medium (3); and a holding frame (30) having at least one accommodation unit (31) accommodating the water tank (10) having the port unit (20) arranged thereon, and at least one open entrance (33) so that the water tank (10) having the port unit (20) arranged thereon can be input into at least one accommodation unit (31).

Description

{PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE OF FISHBOWL}

The present invention relates to a plant grower combined with a fish tank.

Recently, many households are growing ornamental plants and vegetables. However, when plants such as plants and vegetables are raised at home, it is troublesome to continuously supply water even after plants are planted in pots such as pots. In order to solve such a problem, a water bottle and a flowerpot are integrally combined and used as disclosed in a utility model document of the preceding prior art. However, this method inconveniences that water is frequently filled because only a small amount of water is stored in a water bottle, and when a vegetable such as lettuce or the like is cultivated, a plurality of flower pots are required.

On the other hand, in order to easily grow plants, hydroponic cultivators can be used which can grow plants in the culture medium without using soil. However, since the pot is exposed to the outside in the hydroponic cultivator, there is a high risk of insect pests and the periphery is easily dirty, thereby deteriorating the beauty.

Therefore, there is a desperate need for a method of easily and large-scale cultivation of a large amount of plants.

KR 20-2007-0000590 U

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems of the conventional art. One aspect of the present invention employs a plurality of ports integrally combined and a cradle accommodating a water tank, It is intended to provide a cultivator.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a plant grower that can mix a faeces of an ornamental fish with water to form a culture liquid and to make the plant a good appearance.

In accordance with the embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a plant grower for use as a fish tank in combination with at least one first water tank which is opened on the upper side, water is contained therein, and water and the ornamental fish are mixed with the excrements of the water and the ornamental fish, A plurality of ports each having an upper end opened and a lower end through-hole so as to be able to plant the plant, and a plurality of the ports arranged in the same plane in the same plane At least one port portion disposed on the upper side of the water tank such that the through holes of the plurality of ports are submerged in the culture liquid, and a connection portion connecting the plurality of ports to be disposed in the tank, At least one receiving portion for receiving said at least one receptacle, And a cradle having one or more outlets opened to / from the accommodating portion.

In addition, in the plant re-combination tank according to the embodiment of the present invention, the culture liquid formed in the second water tank is transported to the first water tank, and the water in the first water tank is transported to the second water tank And a water circulation unit including a pump and a pipe for transporting the water.

In addition, in the plant regenerator combined with an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus further includes a door portion that opens and closes one or more of the access openings.

In accordance with the present invention, there is also provided a plant grower for use as a fish tank, comprising: a pair of sliding rails each having a predetermined length and formed on both side surfaces of the receiving portion; And further includes a pair of projections moving in contact with the sliding rails.

In addition, in the plant grower combined with the fish tank according to the embodiment of the present invention, the plant cultivator further includes an absorbent paper inserted into the plurality of ports and absorbing the culture liquid contained in the water tank.

In addition, in the plant-cultivating machine for both a fish tank and an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus further includes a lighting device mounted on the receiving portion of the cradle and irradiating the plant with light.

In addition, in the plant grower combined with a fish tank according to the embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus further comprises an oxygen supply device for supplying oxygen to the culture liquid contained in the water tank.

In addition, in the plant reapplicator for use as a fish tank in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus further includes a water temperature regulating device for regulating the temperature of the culture fluid contained in the water tank.

The features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description based on the accompanying drawings.

Prior to that, terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed in a conventional and dictionary sense, and the inventor may properly define the concept of the term in order to best explain its invention It should be construed as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.

According to the present invention, by employing a plurality of integrally coupled ports and a cradle for accommodating the water tank, plants can be cultivated for each port, and the culture liquid is stored in the water tank, .

Further, according to the present invention, by adopting a transparent water tank in which the ornamental fish are contained, it is possible to grow the ornamental fish together with the cultivation of the plant, so that the culture can be formed by mixing the excrement of the ornamental fish with water.

1 is a perspective view of a plant pot for both a fish tank and an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of the port portion and the water tank shown in Fig.
3 is a sectional view of the port portion and the water tank shown in Fig.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a water circulation part of a plant grower combined with an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a perspective view of a door portion of a plant grower combined with an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view of a sliding rail and a protrusion of a plant cultivator for use as a fish tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a pot portion and a water tank in which an absorbent paper is inserted, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a lighting apparatus of a plant grower combined with an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a perspective view of an oxygen supply device of a plant grower combined with a fish tank according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a bottom view of a water tank in which a water temperature regulating device of a plant grower combined with an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The objectives, specific advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. It should be noted that, in the present specification, the reference numerals are added to the constituent elements of the drawings, and the same constituent elements are assigned the same number as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. Also, the terms "first "," second ", and the like are used to distinguish one element from another element, and the element is not limited thereto. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the following description of the present invention, detailed description of related arts which may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted.

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plant and water harvesting plant according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the port and water tank shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the port and water tank shown in FIG.

As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the plant regeneration plant serving as an aquarium according to the present embodiment includes at least one first water tank 13 and a water tank 2, which are open on the upper side 11 and accommodate water 2 therein, And the ornamental fish 5 are mixed so that the culture liquid 3 can be formed in one or more second water tanks (not shown) that receive the water 2 and the ornamental fish 5 and can observe the ornamental fish 5 from the outside A plurality of ports 25 and a plurality of ports 25 having an upper end opened and a lower end through hole 21 for planting the plant 1 are arranged at the same position on the plane (10) of the water tank (10) so that the through holes (21) of the plurality of ports (25) are immersed in the culture liquid (3) At least one receiving portion 31 and a port portion 20 for receiving the water tray 10 in which the port portion 20 is disposed are arranged (30) having one or more outlets (33) opened to allow the water tank (10) to be inserted into and out of one or more receiving portions (31).

The plant (1) cultivated in the planting tank combined with an aquaria according to the present embodiment may be a plant or a vegetable. It also includes hydroponic plants that are hydroponically grown as well as those grown in the soil. Here, hydroponic cultivation means a method of cultivating plants in a culture solution without using soil, and it is possible to directly observe the state of roots and growth, to produce clean and uncontaminated plants, It has the advantage of cultivating and decorating the house. The culture medium 3 contained in the water tank 10 of the planting tank combined with an aquarium according to the present embodiment is mixed with the excrement of the ornamental fish 5 and water (2) are mixed and formed. Therefore, there is no need to additionally add the culture medium 3 to the water tray 10, and the cost can be reduced. In addition, the ornamental fish 5 contained in the water tank 10 of the plant grower combined with the fish tank according to the present embodiment means ornamental fish such as tropical fish, goldfish and the like.

The plant cultivator for combined use as an aquarium according to the present embodiment includes a water tank 10, a pot part 20 and a cradle 30 for cultivating a large amount of plants 1 and raising ornamental fishes 5. Here, the port portion 20 may be disposed in the water tank 10, and the port portion 20 and the water tank 10 may be one or more.

The water tank 10 is a container for receiving the water 2 and the ornamental fish 5 therein and includes a first water tank 13 for storing the water 2 and a second water tank 13 for storing the water 2 and the ornamental fish 5, And a water tank (15). Here, since the second water tank 15 should be able to observe the ornamental fish 5 from the outside, it is formed transparently using glass, acrylic, plastic or the like. At this time, the water (2) and the ornamental fish (5) are put in and out of the water tank (10) so that the lower end of the port (25) can be immersed in the culture liquid (3) formed by mixing the water (2) The upper side 11 of the housing 11 is opened.

 On the other hand, the port portion 20 includes a plurality of ports 25 and a connecting portion 27 so as to plant a large amount of plants 1. Here, the port 25 is a container such as potted plant in which the plant 1 can be planted. The upper end is opened to plant seeds or shoots, and the through hole 21 is formed at the lower end so that water is discharged and absorbed. At this time, the port 25 is plural in order to plant a large amount of plants 1 or other plants 1. Here, the plurality of ports 25 are arranged in rows and columns at predetermined intervals in consideration of the required amount of received light, growth rate, and the like in consideration of the kind and growth characteristics of the plants 1 to be cultivated.

On the other hand, the connection portion 27 connects the plurality of ports 25. Here, the plurality of ports 25 are coupled to the connection portion 27 and disposed at the same position on the plane. Specifically, the connection portion 27 may be formed in the shape of a flat plate having a plurality of openings so that the plurality of ports 25 are inserted. At this time, when the port 25 is inserted into each of the plurality of openings, the plurality of ports 25 are arranged at the same position on the plane. However, the connecting portion 27 may be formed by arranging the plurality of ports 25 on the same plane, but not necessarily in the form of a flat plate. In addition, the connecting portion 27 and the plurality of ports 25 are not necessarily formed separately, but may be integrally formed.

The port portion 20 is disposed on the upper side 11 of the water tank 10 so that the through hole 21 of the port 25 is immersed in the culture liquid 3. [ The culture liquid 3 contained in the water tank 10 is inserted into the port 25 through the through hole 21 and absorbed into the roots of the plant 1.

On the other hand, the cradle 30 is provided with a receiving portion 31 and an entrance / exit 33 where the water tray 10 in which the port portion 20 is disposed is received and accommodated. The receiving portion 31 is a space for receiving the water tray 10 in which the port portion 20 is disposed and is formed as one or more spaces in order to accommodate a large amount of the plants 1. On the other hand, the entrance 33 is a passage of the accommodating portion 31 through which the water tub 10 in which the port portion 20 is disposed enters and exits.

4 is a perspective view of a pipe and a pump of a plant grower combined with an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4, the plant grower combined with the fish tank in accordance with the present embodiment is provided with a water circulation unit 110 (or 110) for circulating the culture liquid 3 between the water 2 of the first water tank 13 and the second water tank 15, ). The water circulation unit 110 transports the culture liquid 3 of the second water tank 15 to the first water tank 13 and circulates the water 2 of the first water tank 13 to the second water tank. At this time, the water circulation unit 110 includes a pump 130 and a pipe 120. The pump 130 and the pipe 120 transport the culture liquid 3 of the second water tank 15 to the first water tank 13 and the water 2 of the first water tank 13 to the second water tank 15 So that the water 2 and the culture liquid 3 are circulated through the first water tank 13 and the second water tank 15. Therefore, the water 2 and the culture liquid 3 are continuously circulated in the water tank 10, so that the water 2 does not rot and it is not necessary to periodically grind the water 2. At this time, the transportation of the culture liquid 3 from the second tank 15 to the first tank 13 and the transportation of the water 2 from the first tank 2 to the second tank 15 are performed by the same pump 130 and pipe 120) can be used. However, it is not always necessary to use the same pump 130 and pipe 120, but a plurality of pumps 130 and 120 may be used.

5 is a perspective view of a door portion of a plant grower combined with an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the plant reapplicator for combined use with an aquarium according to the present embodiment may include a door portion 40 for opening and closing an entrance 33 of the cradle 30. The door portion 40 serves to prevent foreign matter from entering the accommodating portion 31 and to block the accommodating portion 31 so that the accommodating portion 31 performs a greenhouse function. At this time, the door portion 40 includes a hinged door 40a that can be opened by pulling the door hinged to the receiving portion 31, a drawer door 40b that can draw in and out the water tray 10 like a drawer, A sliding door 40c for slidingly opening and closing the accommodating portion 31, and the like. On the other hand, the door portion 40 may be mounted not only on all but one part of the one or more accommodating portions 31, or may be mounted on different portions such as the hinged door 40a, the drawer door 40c, or the sliding door 40c, And can be mounted on the accommodating portion 31 in the form of a plate.

6 is a perspective view of a sliding rail and a protrusion of a plant cultivator for use as a fish tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 6, the plant regeneration plant serving as an aquarium according to the present embodiment includes a pair of sliding rails 50 and a pair of projections 60 so that the water tray 10 can be easily put in and out of the cradle 30 . The pair of sliding rails 50 have a predetermined length and are formed on both sides of the accommodating portion 31 to guide the pair of projections 60 so that the water tray 10 moves in a predetermined direction. At this time, the pair of sliding rails 50 may be integrally formed with the mount 30, or they may be separately formed and mounted to the accommodating portion 31. On the other hand, the pair of protrusions 60 are formed protruding from the outer surface of the water tub 10. Here, the pair of projections 60 are moved in contact with the pair of sliding rails 50, respectively, so that the water tray 10 can easily get in and out of the accommodating portion 31.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a pot portion and a water tank in which an absorbent paper is inserted, according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the plant reapplicator for combined use with an aquarium according to the present embodiment may further include an absorbent paper 70 so as to absorb the culture liquid 3 contained in the water tank 10 into the port 25. Here, the absorbent paper 70 has a property of absorbing moisture such as water and an aqueous solution well. In this case, the general absorbent paper refers to a porous paper that absorbs moisture. However, the absorbent paper 70 used in the planting machine for both a fish tank and the fish tank according to the present embodiment is not necessarily made of paper, but may be made of various materials such as sponge and cloth . Here, the absorbent 70 is inserted into the port 25, thereby absorbing the culture liquid 3 contained in the water tank 10 into the port 25. Specifically, when the seeds of the plant 1 are germinated at the port 25 or the seed 25 is small enough not to reach the lower end of the port 25, the absorbent paper 70 is inserted into the through hole 21 of the port 25, Absorbs the culture medium 3 absorbed through the culture medium 3 and transports the culture medium 3 to the seeds of the seedling or the plant 1. Therefore, the plant 1 can be cultivated at one time without germinating the seed after the seeds are germinated, according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a lighting apparatus of a plant grower combined with an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 8, the plant pot for combined use with an aquarium according to the present embodiment may further include a lighting device 80 so that the plant 1 can be well photosynthated. Here, the lighting device 80 is a device for controlling the light emitted from the light source to irradiate the plant 1 with light. Specifically, the lighting device 80 may include a light source such as an LED lamp, a fluorescent lamp, an incandescent lamp, a power supply for supplying power to the light source, and a control unit for controlling the amount of light emitted from the light source. At this time, the illumination device 80 serves to promote photosynthesis so that organic matter necessary for the growth of the plant 1 can be synthesized. The illuminating device 80 is mounted in the receiving portion 31 of the mount 30 in which the port 25 is accommodated so that light is irradiated onto the plant 1. [ Further, in the case of cultivating various kinds of plants 1, since the lighting device 80 can be mounted on one or more accommodating portions 31 and can be individually controlled, the aquarium and plant grower according to the present embodiment can be applied to plants 1) can be created.

9 is a perspective view of an oxygen supply device of a plant grower combined with a fish tank according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 9, the plant regenerator for both of the tanks in accordance with the present embodiment may further include an oxygen supply device 90 for supplying oxygen to the water bath 10. As shown in Fig. Here, the oxygen supply device 90 is a device for supplying oxygen to the water tank 10 so that the ornamental fish 5 can survive. Specifically, the oxygen supply device 90 may include an oxygen supply device for generating oxygen, and a transport pipe connected to the oxygen supply device and the water tank 10, for transporting the oxygen to the water tank 10.

10 is a bottom view of a water tank in which a water temperature regulating device of a plant grower combined with an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed. As shown in FIG. 10, the plant grower combined with a fish tank according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include a water temperature control device 100 to control the temperature of the culture liquid 3. At this time, the water temperature controller 100 prevents the water temperature from being lowered due to a cool indoor temperature, thereby maintaining a water temperature suitable for the ornamental fish 5. Specifically, the water temperature regulating apparatus 100 is disposed on the bottom surface of the water tank 10, and may include a heating line formed of an electric resistor. Therefore, when electric current is supplied to the heating wire, heat is generated, so that the water temperature can be controlled.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be construed as limiting the present invention. It is obvious that the modification or improvement is possible.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

1: Plant 2: Water
3: Culture medium 5:
10: water tank 11: upper side
13: first tank 15: second tank
20: port portion 21: through hole
25: port 27: connection
30: cradle 31: receptacle
33: Entrance 70: Absorbent paper
40: door part 40a: hinged door
40b: drawer door 40c: sliding door
50: sliding rail 60:
80: Lighting device 90: Oxygen supply device
100: Water temperature regulator 120: Pipe
130: pump 110: water circulation part

Claims (8)

At least one first water tank which is open on the upper side and which receives water therein and a water tank which receives the water and the ornamental fish therein so that the water and the excrement of the ornamental fish are mixed with each other to form a culture liquid, A water tank including at least one second water tank;
A plurality of ports each having an upper end opened to allow a plant to be planted and having a through hole at a lower end thereof and a connecting portion connecting the plurality of ports so that the plurality of ports are arranged at the same position in a plan view, One or more port portions disposed on the upper side of one of the water tanks so that the holes are submerged in the culture liquid; And
At least one receiving portion for receiving the water tank in which the port portion is disposed, and at least one opening for allowing the water tank in which the port portion is disposed to be inserted into and out of the at least one receiving portion;
Which is used as a fish tank.
The method according to claim 1,
A water circulation part including a pump and a pipe for transporting the culture liquid and the water so that the culture liquid formed in the second water tank is transported to the first water tank and the water in the first water tank is transported to the second water tank;
Wherein the plant is further cultivated.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
A door portion for opening / closing at least one of the doorways;
Wherein the plant is further cultivated.
The method of claim 3,
A pair of sliding rails each having a predetermined length and formed on both sides of the receiving portion; And
A pair of protrusions protruding from an outer surface of the water tank and moving in contact with the pair of sliding rails;
Wherein the plant is further cultivated.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
An absorbent paper inserted into the plurality of ports and absorbing the culture liquid contained in the water tank;
Wherein the plant is further cultivated.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
A lighting device mounted on the receiving portion of the cradle and irradiating the plant with light;
Wherein the plant is further cultivated.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
An oxygen supply device for supplying oxygen to the culture liquid accommodated in the water tank;
Wherein the plant is further cultivated.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,
A water temperature regulating device for regulating the temperature of the culture liquid accommodated in the water tank;
Wherein the plant is further cultivated.

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