KR20190128829A - Plant Cultivation Device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a plant cultivation device comprising: a housing (100) having an internal space (10) for cultivating plants (1); a water transfer path (200) surrounding a part or all of the internal space (10); a lighting (300) installed in the internal space (10); and a heat radiation plate (400) absorbing thermal energy emitted from the lighting (300) and transferring the same to the water transfer path (200). According to the present invention, thermal energy emitted from the lighting used in the plant cultivation device can be effectively used.

Description

Plant cultivation device using lighting emission energy {Plant Cultivation Device}

The present invention relates to the field of plant cultivation, and more particularly, to a plant cultivation apparatus using the light emission energy to enable efficient use of the radiant heat radiated from the illumination as energy for plant cultivation.

Plant cultivation techniques using greenhouses are being utilized to minimize the effects of seasonal vegetation changes.

In particular, the plant cultivation apparatus for small plant cultivation, such as succulent plants, is an apparatus that can artificially control the environment necessary for the growth of plants in the facility by lighting, air conditioning, and nutrient supply, and can continuously grow regardless of season. Crops are cultivated inside the facility where the environmental conditions are artificially controlled to allow stable cultivation throughout the year.

Looking at the configuration of a conventional small plant cultivation apparatus, the frame is divided into a plurality of layers, a nutrient solution tank provided in a predetermined layer and containing the nutrient solution of nutrients, and the bottom of the layer other than the layer is provided A culture tank formed with a plurality of planting holes for the plant, a light source unit for irradiating light to the plant planted on top of the layer having the culture tank, and a supply pipe, a connection pipe, and a recovery pipe for supplying and recovering the nutrient solution of the nutrient solution to the culture tank of each layer And a nutrient solution circulation portion formed of a pump, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the light source portion and the nutrient solution circulation portion.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1402782 (2014.05.27. Registered, see FIGS. 1 to 9) discloses a plant cultivator, a frame having a space formed inside, such as a cupboard, and accommodated in a lower portion of the frame to fill a culture solution And a plate-shaped cultivation in which a plurality of plates are supported up and down inside the frame so as to be located above the tank, and the plants are planted, a hose connected to the cultivation in the tank and circulating the culture solution, and the plant is planted. A planting plate, a canister accommodating the culture liquid discharged while supporting the planting plate, a plurality of through holes penetrated up and down to plant the plant, a channel formed inwardly between the upper and lower surfaces of the cultivation so as to be connected to the through holes, It is formed on the upper surface of the inlet nipple and connected to the waterway, characterized in that consisting of drainage nipple connected to the culture fluid. According to the disclosed technology, since the culture medium is supplied to each plant directly through the water channel, the water channel does not need to be larger than necessary, and only a small amount of the culture liquid can be supplied to the plant so that the culture can be formed thinly. The volume of the circulating culture can be reduced much compared to the flow of the culture into the pipe, and the weight of the plant grower can be reduced, so that it is not necessary to use the high-strength material of the frame. As it can be reduced, it can be designed in a small and lightweight design, and can be placed indoors. Even if the planting is inclined, the channel is narrowed toward the through hole, so that water pressure is applied to each channel, so that the culture fluid can be smoothly applied to each through hole. Can be supplied.

Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0192072 (registered on May 31, 2000, see Figs. 10 to 12) can be used for ornamental and learning purposes, and can be easily packaged, transported and stored by uniting a small plant cultivator as a unit. Insert a guard between the lid and the sterile soil to protect the sterile soil and roots in the cultivator when an external impact occurs, and the grower can observe all the stages from the early stage of sprouting to flowering. It is very useful for learning compared to the existing cultivator which was shipped from, and the timing of watering can be checked visually according to the amount of water remaining in the water support, so that the planter accurately grasps the watering time and supplies water. A small grower is described that is easy to transport, store and grow, which may extend the life of the plant. According to the disclosed technology, the body portion formed with a plurality of holes in the bottom surface having the unevenness, the separation prevention member is inserted into the body portion is installed in the body portion to be located above the hole formed in the body portion, the body to be located above the escape prevention It is made of a sterile soil inserted into the inside, a bulbous plant planted to be located in the sterile soil, a lid portion coupled to the upper body portion, and a guard that is inserted and installed so as to be located between the upper portion of the sterile soil planted with the bulbous plant and the lid portion. It features.

Conventional small plant cultivator has a disadvantage that can not automatically control the environment suitable for plant growth, such as nutrient solution supply or light source control in the absence of the manager.

In addition, a separate reservoir for storing nutrient solution should be provided on the outside, or an additional configuration such as a motor or a pipe for supplying nutrient solution to small plants is required, and the root of the small plant can be continuously submerged in water for a long time. The green algae of the water and the decay of the water may occur.

In addition, there is a problem that efficient thermal energy management is difficult because the thermal energy emitted from the lighting is excessive or weak.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the conventional plant cultivation apparatus described above as an object of the present invention is a plant cultivation using the light emitting energy to efficiently use the heat energy emitted from the lighting used in the plant cultivation apparatus It is in providing a device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a plant cultivation apparatus using the light emitting energy that can automatically adjust the optimal plant growth environment.

According to an aspect of the invention, the housing 100 is provided with an inner space 10 for the cultivation of the plant (1); A water movement passage (200) surrounding part or all of the internal space (10); Illumination 300 installed in the internal space (10); And a heat sink 400 which absorbs heat energy emitted from the lighting 300 and transmits the heat energy to the water movement passage 200.

In this case, it may be a plant cultivation apparatus comprising a; water transfer unit 500 for transferring the water on the water movement passage 200 to the plant (1) planted in the internal space (10).

In addition, the water transmission unit 500 may be a plant cultivation apparatus comprising a; moisture absorbing material 510 for connecting the water movement passage 200 and the soil 20 in which the plant 1 is planted. have.

In addition, the heat sink 400 is a plate member 410 which is installed in contact with the partition wall 210 constituting the water movement passage 200; It is formed to protrude downward from the plate member 410, the illumination inserting portion 420 is inserted into the illumination 300; Includes, The illumination inserting portion 420 is the longitudinal direction (of the plate member 410) A plurality is formed along a), it may be a plant cultivation device, characterized in that the air circulation passage 430 is formed between the adjacent light insertion portion (420a, 420b).

In addition, it may be a plant cultivation apparatus further comprises a; circulation fan 600 for flowing the air on the air circulation passage (430).

In addition, the heat sink 400, the power supply unit 421 formed on the inner surface of the lighting inserting portion 420; further includes, the power in the state in which the lighting 300 is inserted into the lighting inserting portion 420 It may be a plant cultivation device, characterized in that the supply unit 421 and the power receiving unit 310 formed in the illumination 300 is in contact.

In addition, the heat dissipation plate 400 includes an illumination support protrusion 422 formed at both ends of the illumination insertion unit 420; And an illumination exposure unit 423 formed between the illumination support protrusions 422. The plant cultivation apparatus may further include a light exposure unit 423.

In addition, the water transmission unit 500 may be a plant cultivation apparatus comprising a; spray unit 520 for spraying the water on the water movement passage 200 to the internal space (10).

In addition, the temperature and humidity sensor 710 installed in the internal space (10); A water storage unit 800 for supplying water to the water movement passage 200; A temperature sensor 720 installed in the water storage unit 800; A temperature regulating device 930 installed at the water storage part 800; And an opening and closing part 910 for opening and closing between the water storage part 800 and the water movement passage 200. It may be a plant cultivation apparatus further comprising.

According to the present invention there is an effect that can efficiently use the heat energy emitted from the lighting used in the plant cultivation apparatus.

According to the present invention there is an effect that can automatically adjust the optimal plant growth environment.

1 to 9 show prior art 1 which belongs to the technical field of this invention.
10 to 12 show prior art 2 which belongs to the technical field of this invention.
Figure 13 is a view showing a cross section of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a view showing a cross section of the plant cultivation apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a cross-sectional view of a heat sink according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a view showing the bottom surface of the heat sink according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 shows a side view of an illumination according to an embodiment of the invention.
18 is a view showing the underside of the illumination according to an embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a view showing a cross section of the plant cultivation apparatus equipped with a sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a conceptual view of a control unit and the like of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

An embodiment of a plant cultivation apparatus using illumination light emitting energy according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13 to 20, and in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding components are the same drawings. The numbering and duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

Accompanying drawings Figures 1 to 12 correspond to the prior art for the description of the technical field of the present invention, so that the reference numerals described in Figures 1 to 12 are not reference numerals for explaining the embodiments of the present invention.

In addition, terms such as first and second used below are merely identification symbols for distinguishing the same or corresponding components, and the same or corresponding components are limited by terms such as the first and second components. no.

In addition, the coupling does not only mean the case where the physical contact is directly between the components in the contact relationship between the components, other components are interposed between the components, the components in the other components Use it as a comprehensive concept until each contact.

The present invention relates to a plant cultivation apparatus for cultivating plants such as succulents by minimizing the effects of the environment such as seasons.

It is an object of the present invention to build an optimal plant cultivation environment by efficiently using the energy emitted from the lighting 300 installed in the plant cultivation apparatus.

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

Plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention basically a housing 100 having an internal space 10 for the cultivation of the plant 1, a water movement passage surrounding some or all of the internal space 10 200, the light 300 installed in the inner space 10 and the heat sink 400 for absorbing the heat energy emitted from the light 300 to transfer to the water movement passage 200 (Fig. 13).

The water movement passage 200 may enhance the heat insulation and heat shielding effect on the interior space 10 by the water flowing in the water movement passage 200 surrounding the internal space 10.

The water movement passage 200 receives water from the water storage unit 800. The water storage unit 800 may receive water from an external water supply unit 30.

The water storage unit 800 and the water movement passage 200 may be connected or blocked by the opening and closing unit 910. As described below, the controller 730 may control the temperature and humidity of the internal space 10 by opening or closing the opening and closing portion 910 according to the temperature and humidity of the internal space 10 measured by the temperature and humidity sensor 920.

Moisture on the water movement passage 200 may be delivered to the soil 20 in which the plant 1 is planted through the water transfer unit 500.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the moisture transmission part 500 may include a moisture absorbing material 510 for connecting the water movement passage 200 and the soil 20 in which the plant 1 is planted (FIG. 13). .

Accordingly, it is possible to control the water content of the soil 20 required for vegetation by using the opening and closing portion 910 for opening and closing the water movement passage 200 and the water storage unit 800.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the moisture transmitting unit 500 may include an injection unit 520 for spraying water on the water movement passage 200 into the internal space 10.

In this case, the operation of the spraying unit 520 is controlled by the controller 730 to control the temperature and humidity of the plant 1 in the internal space 10 measured by the temperature and humidity sensor 710 installed in the internal space 10. It is possible to maintain the temperature and humidity optimal for growth.

The heat sink 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed to protrude downward from the plate member 410 and the plate member 410 which are installed in contact with the partition wall 210 constituting the water movement passage 200 and the illumination ( It may include a lighting inserting portion 420 is inserted 300 (FIG. 15).

In this case, a power supply unit 421 may be formed on the inner surface of the lighting inserting unit 420 to supply power to the lighting 300.

When the lighting 300 is inserted into the lighting inserting unit 420, the power receiving unit 310 and the power supply unit 421 formed on the outer surface of the lighting 300 may be in contact with each other, and thus the power required to emit light of the lighting 300. Supply is possible.

The illumination 300 is inserted into the illumination insertion space 424 formed on the illumination insertion portion 420. In this case, the illumination support protrusion 422 formed at both ends of the illumination insert 420 prevents the illumination from falling down.

An illumination exposure unit 423 may be formed in a space between the illumination support protrusions 422 formed at both ends of the illumination insertion unit 420.

The light and heat emitted from the light 300 through the light exposure unit 423 may be radiated into the inner space 10.

The lighting inserting portion 420 may be formed in plural along the longitudinal direction a of the plate member 410 (FIG. 15).

In this case, an air circulation passage 430 may be formed between the neighboring lighting inserts 420a and 420b.

Heat radiated from the lower surface of the light 300 is radiated to the interior space 10 through the light exposure portion 423, the heat radiated from the side and the top surface of the light 300 is inserted into the illumination surrounding the light 300 It is delivered to the portion 420 may be delivered to the water flowing on the water flow path 200 through the plate member 410.

Accordingly, by controlling the temperature of the water flowing on the water passage 200, it is possible to control the degree of thermal energy radiated from the illumination 300.

For example, when the temperature on the inner space 10 is lower than the proper temperature, the temperature of the water flowing on the water flow passage 200 is increased to increase the temperature of the heat radiated from the illumination 300 remaining on the plate member 410. Can slow cooling. In this case, the effect of increasing the amount of heat energy transferred to the internal space 10 is obtained.

In contrast, when the temperature on the inner space 10 is higher than the proper temperature, the temperature of the water flowing on the water flow passage 200 is lowered to reduce the temperature of the heat emitted from the illumination 300 remaining on the plate member 410. Cooling can be promoted. In this case, the effect of reducing the size of the thermal energy delivered to the internal space 10 is obtained.

As described above, in order to measure and adjust the temperature of water flowing on the water flow passage 200, the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a temperature sensor 720 and water installed in the water storage unit 800. It may further include a temperature control device 930 to adjust the temperature of the storage unit 800.

Since the air circulation passage 430 is in contact with the illumination inserting portion 420, the air on the air circulation passage 430 may be heated by the heat energy on the illumination inserting portion 420.

In this case, the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention for the circulation of the warmed air on the air circulation passage 430 may further include a circulation fan 600 for flowing the air on the air circulation passage 430 ( 13).

By allowing the air on the air circulation passage 430 to circulate on the inner space 10 using the circulation fan 600, it is possible to control the temperature and humidity of the inner space 10.

The circulation fan 600 is installed on the inner surface of the housing 100, and the wind emitted by the circulation fan 600 is preferably installed to pass through the air circulation passage 430.

Plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is a control unit for controlling the temperature and humidity sensor 710, temperature sensor 720, circulation fan 600, opening and closing unit 910, pump 920 and temperature control device 930 730 may be further included.

In this case, the controller 730 is based on the temperature of the internal space 10 measured by the temperature and humidity sensor 710 and the temperature sensor 720 and the temperature of the water on the water storage unit 800, the temperature on the internal space 10. And it is possible to control the opening and closing portion 910, the circulation fan 600, the pump 920 and the temperature control device 930 so that the humidity is maintained at the temperature and humidity optimum for the growth of the plant (1).

Plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a pump 920 for providing a pressure to the water flowing on the water reservoir 800 and the water movement passage (200).

The advantages of the plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention are as follows.

First, it is possible to increase the heat insulation and heat shielding effect on the inner space 10 by the water flowing through the water movement passage (300).

Second, the installation of the lighting 300 can be completed only by inserting the lighting 300 into the lighting inserting portion 420, thereby making it easy to maintain and manage the device.

Third, due to the structure of the heat sink 400 peculiar to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently use the thermal energy radiated from the illumination 300.

Fourth, the plant 1 through the control of the temperature and humidity sensor 710, the temperature sensor 720, the circulation fan 600, the opening and closing unit 910, the pump 920 and the temperature control device 930 by the control unit 730. It is possible to continuously maintain the optimal environment for growth.

Since the above has been described only with respect to some of the preferred embodiments that can be implemented by the present invention, the scope of the present invention, as is well known, should not be construed as limited to the above embodiments, the present invention described above It will be said that both the technical idea and the technical idea which together with the base are included in the scope of the present invention.

1: plant
10: interior space
20: soil
30: water supply unit
100: housing
200: water passage
300: lighting
400: heat sink
500: moisture transfer unit
600: circulation fan
800: water storage unit

Claims (9)

A housing 100 having an inner space 10 for cultivation of the plant 1;
A water movement passage (200) surrounding a part or all of the internal space (10);
Illumination 300 installed in the internal space 10; And
A heat sink 400 absorbing heat energy emitted from the lighting 300 and transferring the heat energy to the water movement passage 200;
Plant cultivation apparatus comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
Moisture transfer unit 500 for transmitting the water on the water movement passage 200 to the plant (1) planted in the internal space (10);
Plant cultivation apparatus comprising a.
The method of claim 2,
The moisture delivery unit 500
A moisture absorbent 510 for connecting the water movement passage 200 and the soil 20 in which the plant 1 is planted;
Plant cultivation apparatus comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The heat sink 400 is
A plate member 410 installed in contact with the partition wall 210 constituting the water movement passage 200;
Is formed to protrude downward from the plate member 410, the illumination inserting portion 420 is inserted into the illumination 300; includes,
The illumination inserting portion 420 is formed in a plurality along the longitudinal direction (a) of the plate member 410,
Plant cultivation apparatus, characterized in that the air circulation passage 430 is formed between the adjacent light insertion portion (420a, 420b).
The method of claim 4, wherein
A circulation fan 600 for flowing air on the air circulation passage 430;
Plant cultivation apparatus, characterized in that it further comprises.
The method of claim 5,
The heat sink 400,
Further comprising; a power supply unit 421 formed on the inner surface of the lighting inserting portion 420,
Plant cultivation apparatus, characterized in that the power supply unit 421 and the power receiving unit 310 formed in the light (300) is in contact with the light 300 is inserted into the light insertion unit (420).
The method of claim 6,
The heat sink 400 is
An illumination support protrusion 422 formed at both ends of the illumination insertion unit 420; And
An illumination exposure unit 423 formed between the illumination support protrusions 422;
Plant cultivation apparatus, characterized in that it further comprises.
The method of claim 2,
The moisture delivery unit 500
An injection unit 520 for spraying water on the water movement passage 200 to the internal space 10;
Plant cultivation apparatus comprising a.
The method of claim 7, wherein
A temperature and humidity sensor 710 installed in the internal space 10;
A water storage unit 800 for supplying water to the water movement passage 200;
A temperature sensor 720 installed in the water storage unit 800;
A temperature regulating device 930 installed at the water storage part 800; And
Opening and closing portion 910 for opening and closing between the water storage unit 800 and the water movement passage 200;
Plant cultivation apparatus, characterized in that it further comprises.

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