KR20210125780A - Plants ciltivation apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a plant cultivation apparatus which includes a separation net to suppress occurrence of mold and algae. To this end, the plant cultivation apparatus comprises: a cabinet having a growing space formed therein; a bed disposed in the cultivation space; a seed package separably seated on the bed; and a water tank in which water supplied to the bed is stored. The seed package includes: a pod seated on the bed and having an accommodating space formed therein; a medium accommodated in the pod and provided with seeds and nutrients of plants to be cultivated; and a separation net provided to surround the entire outer surface of the medium and formed in a porous shape so that the water can be supplied to the medium.

Description

Plant Cultivation Apparatus {PLANTS CILTIVATION APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a plant cultivation apparatus.

A general plant cultivation apparatus forms a predetermined cultivation room having an environment suitable for plant growth, and stores the plants in the predetermined cultivation room. The plant cultivation apparatus is provided with a configuration for supplying nutrients and light energy necessary for plant growth, and the plant grows by the supplied nutrients and light energy.

Korean Patent No. 10-1954251 discloses a cultivation apparatus in which a tray is provided inside a case in which a cultivation space is formed, is seated on the tray, and includes a capsule containing seeds or seedlings. Then, after removing the cover of the capsule can be seated on the tray to start cultivation.

As in the prior art, when a plant is grown by seating a capsule containing seeds or seedlings on a tray, there is an advantage that a user can select a capsule product composed of a desired plant and start cultivation easily.

However, according to the prior art, since the upper surface of the capsule with the cover removed is seated on the tray with the cover exposed as it is, mold and algae occur due to the humid environment inside the cultivation room, and there is a problem that causes an obstacle to plant growth. . In addition, there is a problem in that the aesthetics of the plant cultivation apparatus is impaired by the fungi and green algae. In addition, there was a difficulty in processing the contents inside the capsule after the plant cultivation was completed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a plant cultivation apparatus capable of suppressing the occurrence of mold and algae by providing a seed package including a separation network provided to surround the outer surface of the medium.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a plant cultivation apparatus that includes a separation network provided to surround the outer surface of the medium, and can easily collect the medium accommodated by the separation network after plant cultivation is completed.

In order to solve the above problems, there is an advantage that can suppress the occurrence of mold and algae by reducing the cross-sectional area exposed to the outside of the medium, including a separation network provided to surround the entire outer surface of the medium.

In addition, since the separation network is provided to cover the entire outer surface of the medium, after plant cultivation is finished, the user can easily collect the medium accommodated in the separation network, thereby increasing convenience.

In order to solve the above problems, a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a cabinet in which a cultivation space is formed; a bed disposed in the cultivation space; a seed package separably seated on the bed; and a water tank in which water supplied to the bed is stored.

The seed package may include: a pod seated on the bed and forming an accommodating space therein; a medium accommodated in the pod and provided with seeds and nutrients of plants for cultivation; and a separation network provided to surround the entire outer surface of the medium, and formed in a porous shape so that water can be supplied to the medium.

The separation network may include a germination hole.

The medium may be provided with the seeds spaced apart, and the position of the germination hole may be formed to correspond to the position of the seed.

The separation network may be formed of an absorbent material.

The medium may include a first medium; a second medium disposed on top of the first medium; and a seed paper disposed between the first medium and the second medium and provided with the seeds, wherein the separation network is a state in which the first medium, the seed paper and the second medium are stacked It may be provided to surround the entire outer surface of the medium.

The seed package may further include a pod cover coupled to an upper surface of the pod.

The pod cover may include a cover hole formed by opening a portion of an upper surface of the pod cover, and the cover hole may be formed to correspond to a position where the germination hole is formed.

The medium may include: a third medium in which a portion of the upper surface is depressed downward to form a first insertion groove; and a fourth medium inserted into the first insertion groove and having a seed groove in which the seeds are accommodated, wherein in a state in which the fourth medium is inserted into the third medium, the medium comprises the pod and the pod cover accommodated in the inner space formed by, the separation network is provided to surround the outer surfaces of the third medium and the fourth medium in a state in which the fourth medium is inserted into the third medium, the position of the germination hole is It may be formed to correspond to the position of the seed groove.

The pod cover includes a cover depression formed by a portion of the upper surface of the pod cover being depressed, and the medium is accommodated in the pod, and a portion of the upper surface is depressed downward to form a second insertion groove. badge; and a sixth medium inserted into the cover depression and having a seed groove in which the seeds are accommodated, the cover depression is inserted into the second insertion groove, and the cover depression is the fifth medium and the second medium. 6 It may include an absorbent port to allow the medium to communicate.

The separation network may be provided to surround only the fifth medium.

A water collecting unit for collecting water to be supplied is formed in the bed, and the pod may receive the water stored in the water collecting unit while seated on the bed.

The pod may include: a pod protrusion formed by recessing a bottom surface of the pod downward; and a water-through hole formed through the pod protrusion so as to receive the water stored in the water collecting unit, wherein the pod protrusion may be located in the inner space of the water collecting unit while seated on the bed.

In a state in which the medium is accommodated inside the pod, a portion of the medium may be seated on the bottom surface of the pod, and the remaining portion of the medium may be located inside the protrusion.

The seed package may further include a packing member provided on the upper portion of the medium, and the packing member may be in close contact with the upper surface of the separation network and the inner surface of the pod.

The seed package may further include a protective paper provided to cover the top surface of the pod.

According to the embodiment of the present invention having the configuration as described above, it is possible to provide a plant cultivation apparatus capable of suppressing the occurrence of mold and algae by providing a seed package including a separation network provided to surround the outer surface of the medium There is this.

According to an embodiment of the present invention having the configuration as described above, a plant cultivation apparatus having a separation network provided to surround the outer surface of the medium to easily collect the medium accommodated by the separation network after plant cultivation is completed can provide

1 is a perspective view of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view with an open door of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view taken along 4-4′ of FIG. 2 .
5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the machine room of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exploded perspective view of the blower assembly of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the front.
8 is an exploded perspective view of the blower assembly viewed from the rear.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of “A” of FIG. 4 .
10 is an exploded perspective view of an exploded light assembly of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a perspective view of a light case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a cutaway perspective view of a light case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a perspective view of a water supply module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14' of FIG. 13;
15 is a rear view of a water supply module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a perspective view in which a part of an outer case of the cabinet is removed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a perspective view illustrating an arrangement of a water supply passage of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 is an enlarged view of “B” of FIG. 5 .
19 is a perspective view showing a state in which the bed of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is withdrawn.
20 is a perspective view illustrating an arrangement relationship between a bed and a water supply passage according to an embodiment of the present invention.
21 is a plan view of a bed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a cut-away perspective view of a bed according to an embodiment of the present invention.
23 is a perspective view of a seed package according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
24 is an exploded perspective view of the seed package according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
25 is a cross-sectional view taken along FIGS. 25-25 ′ of FIG. 23 .
26 is an enlarged view of “C” of FIG. 4 .
27 is a cross-sectional view of a seed package according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
28 is a perspective view of a seed package according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
29 is an exploded perspective view of a seed package according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
30 is a cross-sectional view taken along FIGS. 30-30' of FIG. 28;
31 is an exploded perspective view of a seed package according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
32 is a cross-sectional view of a seed package according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
33 is an exploded perspective view of a seed package according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
34 is a cross-sectional view of a seed package according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment in which the spirit of the present invention is presented, and other inventions that are degenerate by addition, change, deletion, etc. of other elements or other embodiments included within the scope of the present invention are easily proposed. can do.

1 is a perspective view of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an open perspective view of a door of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a plant cultivation according to an embodiment of the present invention An exploded perspective view of the apparatus, FIG. 4 is a perspective view taken along 4-4' of FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings as a whole with respect to the plant cultivation apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, a cabinet 100 forming a space in which a plant is grown therein, and a door 130 for opening and closing the cabinet 100 The appearance may be formed by At this time, the cultivated plant is usually edible by the user, such as leaf vegetables and herbs that can be used in wraps or salads, and it is preferable that plants that do not occupy a lot of space are grown, and seeds and nutrients are It may be provided in the form of an included pod 10 .

The cabinet 100 is formed to have an open front surface, and a cultivation space 101 may be provided therein. The cabinet 100 may include an outer case 110 forming an exterior and an inner case 120 forming the cultivation space 101 , and A heat insulating material 102 may be provided between them to insulate the cultivation space and maintain the cultivation space 101 at a set temperature.

The outer case 110 and the inner case 120 may be formed of a metal material, and may be formed by combining a plurality of plate-shaped materials with each other. In particular, the inner case 120 may have both side surfaces, a rear surface, and an upper surface formed in a metal plate shape, and may be coupled to each other.

A plurality of beds 300 may be vertically disposed inside the cabinet 100 . In this embodiment, two upper and lower beds 300a and 300b are provided and may have the same structure. The bed 300 may be referred to as an upper bed 300b and a lower bed 300a, respectively, for convenience of explanation and understanding. Of course, two or more beds 300 may be provided according to the size of the cabinet 100 .

The bed 300 may have a structure in which a plurality of seed packages 10 containing plant seeds and nutrients necessary for cultivation are seated. The bed 300 may be called a shelf or a tray. In addition, the bed 300 may have a structure in which the seed package 10 can be seated and the seating state can be maintained. In addition, the bed 300 may have a structure in which the seed package 10 can be easily seated, and to facilitate management and harvesting of plants growing in the seed package 10 .

In addition, the bed 300 may have a structure in which water supplied from the water tank 700 flows and is transferred to all the seed packages 10 seated on the bed 300 . In addition, the bed 300 may maintain an appropriate water level so that moisture can be constantly supplied to the seed package 10 .

Meanwhile, a machine room 200 may be provided below the cabinet 100 . The machine room 200 may include a compressor 610 and a condenser 620 constituting a refrigeration cycle for controlling the temperature of the cultivation space 101 .

A grill cover 220 may be provided on the front surface of the machine room 200 , and the grill cover 220 includes a grill suction port 221 through which air is sucked into the machine room 200 , and the machine room 200 . ) A grill outlet 222 through which internal air is discharged may be formed.

Meanwhile, the internal temperature of the cultivation space 101 may be controlled by the refrigeration cycle 600 . In this case, the evaporator 630 may be disposed on the inner rear wall surface of the cultivation space 101 . The evaporator 630 may be provided with a roll bond type heat exchanger, and may be referred to as a heat exchanger. The evaporator 630 may have a plate-shaped structure that is easily attached to the rear wall of the cultivation space 101 . In addition, the evaporator 630 minimizes the loss of the cultivation space 101 due to the plate-like structure and is close to the cultivation space 101 to effectively control the temperature of the cultivation space 101 .

A heater (not shown) may be provided on the rear wall of the cultivation space 101 . Accordingly, heating and cooling may be performed in the rear region of the cultivation space 101 . The interior of the cultivation space 101 by the evaporator 630 and the heater to maintain a temperature suitable for plant growth (eg, 18 ℃ - 28 ℃). Of course, if necessary, a configuration for heating other than the heater may be provided, and various heating methods such as a heating structure through hot gas or a heating structure through conversion of a refrigeration cycle will be possible. The temperature inside the cultivation space 101 is sensed by the internal temperature sensor 450 , so that it can be kept constant regardless of the external temperature of the cabinet 100 .

In addition, a blower assembly 500 may be provided in front of the evaporator 630 . The blower assembly 500 may circulate inside the cultivation space 101 to uniformly cool or heat the cultivation space 101 .

The blower assembly 500 may include an upper blower assembly 500b disposed in an upper space divided by the bed 300 and a lower blower assembly 500a disposed in a lower space. The blower assembly 500 disposed up and down has the same structure and shape with only a difference in mounting position from each other. The blower assembly 500 may be provided as many as the number corresponding to the number of the beds 300 , and may blow air from the rear of the bed 300 toward the front. Accordingly, independent air circulation can be achieved in each space inside the cultivation space 101 partitioned by the bed 300 .

The air inside the cultivation space 101 is circulated by the blower assembly 500, and in particular, the circulated air passes through the evaporator 630 so that the entire interior of the cultivation space 101 has a uniform temperature. On the other hand, it is possible to quickly control the temperature. In addition, the air circulated by the blower assembly 500 may flow while passing through the upper surface of the bed 300 and the lower surface of the light assembly 400 .

The air flowing by the blower assembly 500 passes through the upper surface of the bed 300 to make the respiration of the plants grown in the bed 300 more smooth and the plants to shake properly by controlling the stress to grow It can provide the optimal airflow required for In addition, the air flowing by the blower assembly 500 can prevent overheating of the light assembly 400 while passing through the lower surface of the light assembly 400 .

Meanwhile, the light assembly 400 may be provided above the bed 300 . The light assembly 400 provides light necessary for plants by irradiating light toward the bed 300 . In this case, the amount of light irradiated by the light assembly 400 may be set similarly to sunlight, and the amount of light and irradiation time optimized for the plant being grown may be set.

The light assembly 400 may include an upper light assembly 400b provided in an upper space partitioned by the bed 300 and a lower light assembly 400a provided in a lower space. The upper light assembly 400b may be mounted on an upper surface of the cultivation space 101 , and the lower light assembly 400a may be mounted on a lower surface of the upper bed 300b.

That is, the upper light assembly 400b and the lower light assembly 400a may be positioned vertically above the bed 300 disposed below, respectively, and on the upper surface of the divided cultivation space 101 , the bed By irradiating light toward the 300, it is possible to control the growth of the cultivated plant.

A water tank 700 may be provided on a bottom surface inside the cabinet 100 . The water tank 700 may store water supplied to the bed 300 . The water in the water tank 700 may be supplied to the bed 300 and stored in a water collecting unit 320 to be described later.

The water tank 700 may be located below the bed 300 located at the lowermost position among the plurality of beds 300 , and the front side may be located at a position corresponding to the front end of the bed 300 . can

The length of the water tank 700 in the horizontal direction may correspond to the width of the inner space of the cabinet 100 . In addition, the vertical length of the water tank 700 may be formed to correspond to a distance between the bottom of the bed 300 and the bottom surface of the cultivation space 101 . That is, the water tank 700 may be formed to fill the entire space under the lower bed 300a located at the lowermost position, and the space behind the water tank 700 is located in the water tank 700 . can be covered by

A pump cover 740 may be provided in a space behind the water tank 700 covered by the water tank 700 . A water pump 720 and a water supply valve 724 to be described below may be provided inside the pump cover 740 . The pump cover 740 and the internal components of the pump cover 740 and the piping connected to the components may be referred to as a water supply unit or a water supply module.

The water tank 700 may be provided inside the cultivation space 101 to be withdrawn in the front-rear direction. To this end, tank rails 730 for guiding the inlet/outlet of the water tank 700 may be provided on both left and right sides of the water tank 700 . In addition, the water tank 700 may have a structure in which additional water supply is possible by being opened in the drawn-out state.

Meanwhile, the display assembly 800 may be provided in the opened first half of the cabinet 100 . The display assembly 800 may output the operating state of the plant cultivation apparatus 1 to the outside. In addition, the display assembly 800 may be provided with a manipulation unit to which a user's manipulation is input to set and input the overall operation of the plant cultivation apparatus 1 . For example, the display assembly 800 may include a touch screen structure, and may include a structure such as a button or a switch.

The door 130 may have a size capable of shielding the opened front surface of the cabinet 100 . In addition, an upper hinge 135 and a lower hinge 136 may be axially coupled to the upper end and lower end of one of the left and right sides of the door 130 . The door 130 may be rotatably coupled to the cabinet 100 by the upper hinge 135 and the lower hinge 136 , and the cultivation space 101 is formed by the rotation of the door 130 . can be opened and closed.

At least a portion of the door 130 may have a see-through structure, and the cultivation space 101 may be checked even when the door 130 is closed.

In detail, the door 130 may include a door frame 131 forming a periphery and having an opening in the center, and door panels 132 and 133 for shielding the opening of the door frame 131 . The door panels 132 and 133 may be formed of glass or a transparent plastic material to have a structure in which an interior can be seen through. In addition, the door panels 132 and 133 may have a color or a colored coating, metal deposition, or film attached thereto so that the cultivation space 101 is selectively visible or invisible.

Meanwhile, a plurality of the door panels 132 and 133 may be disposed in front and rear, and a heat insulating space may be formed between the plurality of door panels 132 and 133 . And, if necessary, the door panels 132 and 133 may include insulating glass. Accordingly, it is possible to insulate the inside and the outside of the cabinet 100 .

And, if necessary, the entire front exterior of the door 130 may be formed by the door panel 132 disposed on the front side of the door 130 .

Hereinafter, the structure of the plant cultivation apparatus 1 having the above structure will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings for each configuration.

6 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the machine room of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the machine room 200 is mounted on the lower surface of the cabinet 100 , and forms a space independent from the cultivation space 101 under the cabinet 100 . The machine room 200 may be configured by a bottom plate 211 forming a lower surface, a pair of side plates 212 forming both side surfaces, and a rear plate 213 forming a rear surface.

The bottom plate 211 , the side plate 212 , and the rear plate 213 may be combined in a single module form to be referred to as a machine room frame. The space formed by the machine room frame may be formed so that the upper surface and the front surface are opened. Accordingly, the machine room frame is coupled to the lower surface of the cabinet 100 to form the machine room 200 space under the cabinet 100 .

The internal space of the machine room 200 may be partitioned by a barrier 230 . The barrier 230 may extend rearward from the opened front end of the machine room 200 . A condenser 620 may be provided in a space on the left side partitioned by the barrier 230 , and a compressor 610 may be provided on a space on the right side partitioned by the barrier 230 . In addition, a heat dissipation fan 611 for forcibly flowing air from the left to the right may be provided at the rear end of the barrier 230 .

Meanwhile, a grill cover 220 may be provided on the opened front surface of the machine room 200 . The grill cover 220 shields the open front of the machine room 200, a grill inlet 221 is formed in the front of the left space partitioned by the barrier 230, and a grill outlet ( 222) may be formed respectively.

Therefore, when the heat dissipation fan 611 is driven, external air is sucked and flows into the space on the left side of the machine room 200 through the grill suction port 221 , and the sucked air passes through the condenser 620 , and the condenser (620) is to exchange heat with the refrigerant inside. Then, the air passing through the heat dissipation fan 611 cools the compressor 610 while passing through the compressor 610 . Also, the air passing through the compressor 610 may be discharged forward through the grill outlet 222 .

That is, in the installed state of the plant cultivation apparatus 1 , both the intake of external air and the discharge of the air inside the machine room 200 pass through the grill cover 220 and are performed from the front. Accordingly, the plant cultivation apparatus 1 can be installed even in a space where the left and right sides and the rear are blocked. In particular, even if the plant cultivation apparatus 1 is installed in a furniture such as a sink, cooling and heat exchange of the compressor 610 and the condenser 620 inside the machine room 200 can be effectively performed.

On the other hand, the evaporator 630 constituting the refrigeration cycle 600 is provided inside the cabinet 100 , is vertically disposed on the rear surface of the cultivation space 101 , and includes components and refrigerant pipes in the machine room 200 . can be easily connected by

A condensate receiver 250 is provided in the machine room 200 . In this case, the condensate receiver 250 may be provided below the condenser 620 , and the condensed water flowing down from the condenser 620 may be stored, and water discharged from the cultivation space 101 is stored. could be

On the other hand, the upper side of the machine room 200 may be provided with a control unit 190 for controlling the operation of each component of the plant cultivation apparatus (1). For example, the control unit 190 may be provided between the upper surface of the machine room 200 and the inner bottom surface of the cultivation space 101 , and may be accessible by opening the grill cover 220 . Therefore, even in a state in which the plant cultivation apparatus 1 is installed and in use, the control unit 190 can be easily accessed, and maintenance can be facilitated.

7 is an exploded perspective view of the blower assembly of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the blower assembly seen from the rear, and FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of "A" of FIG. is an enlarged view.

As shown in the drawing, the evaporator 630 is provided on the rear wall side of the cultivation space 101 , and the blower assembly 500 may be provided in front of the evaporator 630 .

The blower assembly 500 is configured to circulate air above the cultivation space 101 partitioned by the bed 300 . Accordingly, the blower assembly 500 is provided as many as the number corresponding to the number of the beds 300 , and is provided at the lower end of the light assembly 400 and at the upper side adjacent to the bed 300 .

The blower assembly 500 includes a blower fan 520 , a fan guide 510 to which the blower fan 520 is mounted, and a blower cover 530 for shielding the fan guide 510 and the evaporator 630 . It may be composed of

In detail, the blower fan 520 is formed in a box fan shape, and may be provided in the center of the fan guide 510 . In addition, the blower fan 520 may discharge the air introduced from the rear of the blower assembly 500 to the front.

The fan guide 510 provides a space in which the blower fan 520 is mounted, and is configured to guide the discharge of air discharged by the blower fan 520 . The fan guide 510 is injection-molded with a plastic material, and the blower fan 520 may be mounted in the center of the rear surface of the fan guide 510 .

Meanwhile, an air guide part 512 is formed on the front surface of the fan guide 510 to guide air discharged from the blower fan 520 upward. The air guide part 512 may be provided on both left and right sides with respect to the center of the blower fan 520 , and may be configured to become wider toward the upper side. Accordingly, the air discharged by the blower fan 520 flows along the inclined surface, and may become closer to the discharge port formed at the upper end of the fan guide 510 toward the outside.

A discharge guide 513 may be formed on the front upper end of the fan guide 510 . The discharge guide 513 forms a surface that protrudes forward from the lower side to the upper side. That is, the discharge guide 513 forms an inclined surface or a round surface, and guides the air flowing from the lower side to the upper side toward the front. At this time, since the end of the discharge guide 513 is adjacent to the lower surface of the light assembly 400 , the air discharged from the blower assembly 500 is transferred to the light assembly 400 by the discharge guide 513 . ), it is possible to flow from the rear end to the front. The light assembly 400 can be cooled when the light assembly 400 is heated by this air flow.

A connector hole 514 may be formed at one side of the fan guide 510 . The connector hole 514 is formed to be opened at a position corresponding to the connector 124a mounted on the rear wall of the cultivation space 101 . Therefore, when the blower assembly 500 is mounted, the connector 124a is inserted into the connector hole 514 so as not to interfere with each other. In addition, the electric wire connected to the blower fan 520 may be connected to the connector 124a exposed through the connector hole 514 .

Blower brackets 550 that are inserted into and mounted on the blower assembly mounting part 415 may be provided on left and right sides of the upper surface of the fan guide 510 . One end of the blower bracket 550 may be coupled to the upper surface of the fan guide 510 , and the other end may be mounted to the blower assembly mounting part 415 formed at the rear end of the lower surface of the light assembly 400 . Accordingly, the light assembly 400 and the blower assembly 500 may be coupled to each other in a vertically intersecting form. In addition, the blower assembly 500 may discharge air from the rear end of the light assembly 400 toward the front.

In addition, an inflow guide 511 may be formed on a lower surface of the fan guide 510 . The inlet guide 511 is inclined upward toward the rear, and may guide air sucked in from the lower side of the fan guide 510 to smoothly flow to the rear of the fan guide 510 .

In addition, recessed spaces are formed on the front and rear surfaces of the fan guide 510 , and a front heat insulating material 541 and a rear heat insulating material 542 may be disposed inside the recessed space, respectively. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the cold air generated in the evaporator 630 from being transmitted to the front directly through the blower assembly 500 .

Meanwhile, the blower cover 530 may shield the fan guide 510 and components mounted on the fan guide 510 in front of the fan guide 510 . In addition, the blower cover 530 extends to a position adjacent to the upper end of the bed 300 to expose the rear wall surfaces of the evaporator 630 and the inner case 120 in the mounted state of the blower assembly 500 . it can be prevented

And, the blower cover 530 and the bed 300 may be slightly spaced apart, and through the bottom of the blower cover 530 and the upper surface of the bed 300, the back along the bed 300. The air flowing into the air may be sucked toward the blower fan 520 .

At this time, in order to prevent the evaporator 630 from being exposed to the cultivation space 101 through the gap between the blower cover 530 and the bed 300 , a shield is provided in a corresponding area of the evaporator 630 . A plate 560 may be further provided.

The blower cover 530 may form the exterior of the rear wall of the cultivation space 101 .

The blower cover 530 may be formed of the same metal material as the inner case 120 , and may be formed by bending a plate-shaped material. The blower cover 530 may include a front part 531 and a side part 532 .

The front part 531 may be exposed through the cultivation space 101 and may be formed to correspond to a horizontal length of the cultivation space 101 . The upper end of the front part 531 may be positioned adjacent to the upper end of the fan guide 510 and the upper end of the light assembly 400 , and the air substantially discharged by the blower fan 520 . serves as an outlet to be discharged into the cultivation space 101 . The lower end of the front part 531 may extend further downward than the lower end of the fan guide 510 , and may be positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the bed 300 , and substantially the blower fan 520 . It serves as an inlet through which the air sucked toward the

That is, the rear components are shielded by the blower cover 530 and the rear exterior of the cultivation space 101 is formed, and at the same time, an inlet of air flowing along the bed 300 and the light assembly 400 ) may serve as a discharge port for the air discharged along the , so that air circulates in the cultivation space 101 . In particular, the structure of the blower assembly 500 may allow air flow along the bed 300 and the light assembly 400 , and while flowing along the rear of the fan guide 510 , the evaporator 630 or the air cooled or heated by the heater continuously circulates inside the cultivation space 101 , so that the temperature of the cultivation space 101 can be controlled. Through this continuous circulation of air, the cultivation space 101 maintains a constant temperature as a whole, and the inside of the cultivation space is in an optimal state, such as providing an airflow for plants to grow inside the bed 300. can do.

The side portion 532 may be bent backward at both ends of the front portion 531 , and may be coupled to both side surfaces of the fan guide 510 . The side part 532 may have a coupling structure corresponding to the side surface of the fan guide 510 , and may be coupled to each other by the elasticity of the side part 532 itself without a separate coupling member.

10 is an exploded perspective view of a light assembly of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a light case according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a light according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a cutaway perspective view with the case cut out.

As shown in the drawing, the light assembly 400 may have a size corresponding to the upper surface of the cultivation space 101 or the bed 300 . Therefore, light can be evenly irradiated to the entire area of the bed 300 disposed below.

The light assembly 400 includes a light case 410 having an open lower surface and in which the LED module 420 can be accommodated, and a cover plate 460 for shielding the opened upper surface of the light case 410 . can do.

The light case 410 may have a bottom surface 411 formed in a rectangular plate shape, and a case edge 412 extending upward along the circumference. Meanwhile, the front surface 412a of the case edge 412 may be inclined to minimize exposure of the light assembly 400 when the user opens the door 130 .

A module mounting part 413 may be formed in the front part of the light case 410 with respect to the center of the bottom surface 411 of the light case 410 and the rear part toward the rear. The module mounting part 413 is a part on which the LED module 420 is mounted, and may be configured to mount a plurality of LED modules 420 . When the LED module 420 is configured as one, there is a problem that the entire LED module 420 must be replaced when an abnormality occurs in the LED module 420, and when the number of the LED modules 420 is too large, mounting and assembly There is a problem in that the operation is difficult and the arrangement of wires connected to the LED module 420 is not easy. Accordingly, the LED module 420 is composed of two and arranged in front and rear, and a temperature sensor mounting part 415 for placing a temperature sensor 450 and a residual water detection sensor 440 between the LED modules 420 . And it is possible to secure a space in which the residual water detection device mounting unit 414 can be arranged.

On the other hand, the upper light assembly 400b mounted on the upper surface of the cultivation space 101 of the light assembly 400 is not provided with the bed 300, so the residual water detection sensor 440 may not be provided. have. The residual water detection device mounting part 414 may be formed in both the upper light assembly 400b and the lower light assembly 400a, but the residual water detection sensor 440 is provided only in the lower light assembly 400a and thus the upper bed 300b. ) can be detected.

The module mounting part 413 may be defined by a mounting part rim 413a. The mounting part rim 413a protrudes upward along the circumference of the LED module 420 , and thus a space in which the LED module 420 is accommodated by the mounting part rim 413a may be formed. The mounting part rim 413a has a protruding shape when viewed from above, and a recessed shape when viewed from below, so that the light cover 430 to be described below can be mounted thereon.

A light groove 413b may be formed inside the module mounting part 413 . The light groove 413b is formed along the arrangement of the LEDs 422 provided in the LED module 420, and extends from the left end to the right end inside the module mounting part 413, and is continuous in the front-rear direction. can be placed as

The light groove 413b may have a protruding shape when viewed from above and a recessed shape when viewed from below. In addition, a plurality of LED holes 413c may be formed along the protruding center of the light groove 413 . The LED hole 413c may be formed at a position corresponding to each of the plurality of LEDs 422 . In addition, both sides of the light groove 413b are inclined or rounded around the LED hole 413c so that the light irradiated from the LED 422 is reflected through the light groove 413b and irradiated downward. make it possible In addition, the inner surface of the light groove 413b may be surface-treated or coated to more effectively reflect light. An inner surface of the light groove 413b is defined as one surface facing the cultivation space 101 .

The LED module 420 may be configured such that a plurality of LEDs 422 are mounted on a substrate 421 . The substrate 421 may be formed to have a size corresponding to that of the module mounting part 413 , and thus may be fixed inside the mounting part rim 413a.

In addition, a plurality of the LEDs 422 may be continuously arranged at regular intervals on the substrate 421 . In this case, the LED 422 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the LED hole 413c. The LED 422 may be configured to have a light quantity (wavelength) similar to sunlight, and may be configured to irradiate light of a color capable of promoting photosynthesis of plants.

In addition, a cover sheet 423 may be provided above the LED module 420 . The cover sheet 423 is to prevent moisture penetration or contamination damage into the substrate 421 , and may be formed in a size to completely shield the substrate 421 from above. The cover sheet 423 may be formed of an insulating material, and may be formed of an insulating material to prevent heat from penetrating upward during the operation of the LED 422 .

Meanwhile, a wire guide 417 for guiding wires connected to the LED module 420 may be formed inside the light case 410 . The wire guide 417 is located on one of the left and right both sides of the light case 410 , and may be disposed forward and backward along the space between the module mounting part 413 and the edge 412 . Accordingly, the electric wire connected to the LED module 420 may be guided to the rear end of the light case 410 , and the electric wire may be connected to the connector 124a on the rear surface of the cultivation space 101 .

In addition, blower assembly mounting parts 415 to which the blower assembly 500 can be mounted may be formed on both sides of the rear end of the light case 410 . The blower assembly mounting part 415 may be formed by recessing the lower surface of the light case 410 so that the blower brackets 550 provided on both upper sides of the blower assembly 500 can be inserted.

The cover plate 460 may have a size corresponding to the size of the light case 410 , and is formed in a plate shape to shield the opened upper surface of the light case 410 . Boss holes 462 corresponding to mounting bosses 416 formed at four corners of the light case 410 may be formed in the cover plate 460 . In addition, the screw fastened under the mounting boss 416 may pass through the boss hole 462 to be fastened to the surface on which the light assembly 400 is mounted.

In addition, a sensor hole 461 may be formed in the cover plate 460 at a position corresponding to the residual water detection sensor 440 . Accordingly, the residual water detection device provided with the residual water detection sensor 440 may be exposed upwards of the cover plate 460 and contact the lower surface of the bed 300 disposed above to detect residual water inside the bed 300 . can detect Of course, since the bed 300 is not disposed above the uppermost light assembly 400b among the light assemblies 400 , the residual water detecting device and the sensor hole 461 may be omitted.

A plurality of light assemblies 400 may be provided when the cultivation space 101 is partitioned by the beds 300 in multiple stages. In addition, the uppermost light assembly 400 may be fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the cultivation space 101 , and the lower light assembly 400 may be located below the bed 300 , on the lower surface of the bed 300 . It can be fixedly mounted adjacent to the In this case, the screw fastened for mounting the light assembly 400 may be fastened through the mounting boss 416 and the boss hole 462 .

Meanwhile, a light cover 430 may be provided on a lower surface of the light case 410 . The light cover 430 is mounted on the light case 410 to form a part of the lower surface of the light case 410 , shields the module mounting part 413 from below, and the LED 422 disposed therein. can be configured to protect

The light cover 430 may be formed of a transparent material to allow light to pass through, and a coating or surface treatment for light diffusion may be added to the light cover 430 .

A cover edge 431 bent upward may be formed around the light cover 430 , and the cover edge 431 may be inserted into a recessed inside of the mounting part edge 413a to be fixedly mounted.

13 is a perspective view of a water supply module according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along 14-14' of FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is a rear view of the water supply module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the water supply module is for supplying water to the seed package 10 for cultivation of crops, and the water stored in the plant cultivation device 1 is supplied at an appropriate time by an appropriate capacity. It can be configured to

In particular, in this embodiment, only water may be supplied through the water supply module, and nutrients may be provided through the seed package 10 . That is, various nutrients required for a variety of crops may be provided through the seed package 10 , and even if heterogeneous seed packages 10 are provided in one bed 300 , nutrients in each seed package 10 are make it available In addition, water may be supplied from the water supply module, and therefore, other components other than water are not stored or flowed inside the water supply module, so that contamination is prevented and a clean state can be maintained.

The water supply module forms a water tank 700 for storing water for water supply, a water pump 720 for forcibly supplying water from the water tank 700, and a mounting space for the water pump 720, A pump cover 740 that shields components including the water pump 720 may be included. In addition, a water supply valve 724 may be provided on the pump cover 740 , and water supply pipes 780a and 780b for guiding water to the bed 300 may be connected to the water supply valve 724 . In this embodiment, the water supply module may be provided below the lower bed 300a of the upper bed 300b and the lower bed 300a.

In detail, the water tank 700 is formed in a rectangular box shape with an open upper surface so that water supplied to the bed 300 can be accommodated therein. In addition, the water tank 700 may be formed to have a width corresponding to a horizontal length of the cultivation space 101 . The water tank 700 may be located below the bed 300 . A lower side of the bed 300 in which the water tank 700 is located may be defined as a lower side of the lower bed 300a. The water tank 700 may be formed to fill a space between the lower surface of the cultivation space 101 and the lower surface of the bed 300 . A space in which the water tank 700 can be accommodated may be formed between a lower surface of the cultivation space 101 and a lower surface of the bed 300 .

A tank cover 713 may be provided on the opened upper surface of the water tank 700 . The tank cover 713 is for opening and closing the opened upper surface of the water tank 700 , and a rear end thereof may be rotatably coupled to the upper surface of the water tank 700 . Accordingly, the user may fill the inside of the water tank 700 with water after opening the tank cover 713 .

In addition, tank rails 730 may be provided on both left and right side surfaces of the water tank 700 . The tank rail 730 is for drawing in and out of the water tank 700 , and may have a sliding drawing in and out structure. In addition, one end of the tank rail 730 is fixed to the side surface of the water tank 700 , and the other end is fixed to both sides of the inner case 120 to guide the inlet and outlet of the water tank 700 .

Meanwhile, the water tank 700 may be located at a position corresponding to the front surface of the bed 300 in the retracted state. A tank handle 711 may be provided on the front surface of the water tank 700 , and the user may take out the water tank 700 by holding the tank handle 711 and pulling it forward.

The water tank 700 may be withdrawn as much as a distance at which the tank cover 713 can be completely exposed. 700) can be filled with water.

A connection pipe 760 may be formed in the water tank 700 . The connection pipe 760 may be configured such that water from the water tank 700 is supplied to the water pump 720 in a state in which the water tank 700 is introduced. In addition, it may be configured to be selectively connected to the pipe connection part 721 formed on the pump cover 740 according to the inlet/outlet of the water tank 700 .

In detail, the connection pipe 760 may be provided in the tank cover 713 , may be located in the center of the tank cover 713 in the left and right directions, and may be provided at the rear end. Accordingly, even when the tank cover 713 is rotated for opening and closing, the connection pipe 760 may be configured not to interfere with the water tank 700 .

The connecting pipe 760 may include a vertical pipe 761 extending downward from the lower surface of the tank cover 713 and a horizontal pipe 762 extending rearward from the upper end of the vertical pipe 761 . The vertical pipe 761 may extend downward from the tank cover 713 to a position adjacent to the bottom surface of the tank cover 713 . Accordingly, the water stored in the water tank 700 may flow upward along the vertical pipe 761 .

In addition, the horizontal pipe 762 is connected to the upper end of the vertical pipe 761 and may extend rearward. The horizontal pipe 762 may protrude further rearward than the rear surface of the water tank 700 , and may extend rearward at a position corresponding to the pipe connection part 721 . The horizontal pipe 762 may be inserted into the pipe connection part 721 in a state where the water tank 700 is completely drawn in, and the water flowing upward through the vertical pipe 761 is the pipe connection part. It can be guided to be supplied to (721).

The horizontal pipe 762 can be completely separated from the pipe connection part 721 when the water tank 700 is withdrawn, and even if the tank cover 713 is rotated, it does not interfere with the pipe connection part 721 . It can be configured not to. In addition, when the horizontal tube 762 and the rear surface of the tank cover 713 corresponding to the horizontal tube 762 are partially depressed and the horizontal tube 762 is rotated together by the rotation of the tank cover 713, the tank cover 713 ) can be prevented from interfering with the rear surface.

Meanwhile, a pump cover 740 may be provided at the rear of the water tank 700 . Both ends of the pump cover 740 may be coupled to both left and right sides of the cultivation space 101 , and a front surface and an upper surface may be formed to shield the space behind the water tank 700 . The bottom surface of the cultivation space 101 in which the pump cover 740 is provided has a step height in the second half due to the height of the compressor 610 in the machine room 200 , and the pump cover 740 has a step step. It may be disposed in front of the part. In addition, the water tank 700 is located in front of the pump cover 740 . At this time, the upper surface of the water tank 700 , the upper surface of the pump cover 740 , and the bottom surface of the cultivation space 101 above the compressor 610 may have the same height, and are shielded by the bed 300 . can be

In addition, the pump cover 740 may include a pipe connection part 721 , a water pump 720 , and a water supply valve 724 .

In detail, the opened front surface of the pipe connection part 721 connected to the connection pipe 760 may be exposed on one front side of the pump cover 740 . The front surface of the pipe connection part 721 may be formed at a position corresponding to the rear end of the connection pipe 760 . Accordingly, when the water tank 700 is drawn in, the rear end of the connection pipe 760 may be inserted into the pipe connection part 721 .

In addition, a water pump 720 may be provided on the rear surface of the pump cover 740 . The water pump 720 forces the water of the water tank 700 to flow toward the bed 300 , and the inlet of the water pump 720 is connected to the pipe connection part 721 , and the outlet 722 . ) may be connected to a pipe 723 connected to the water supply valve 724 .

The water supply valve 724 is opened when the water pump 720 is driven so that water can be supplied toward the bed 300 . A plurality of water supply valves 724 may be provided according to the number of the beds 300 , and one water supply valve 724 may be branched to supply water to each of the plurality of beds 300 .

In this embodiment, the input side 733 of the water supply valve 724 is connected to the outlet 722 of the water pump 720 and the pipe 723, and the output side of the water supply valve 724 is branched, so that the upper A fitting 724b and a lower fitting 724a may be formed. In addition, an upper water supply pipe 780b and a lower water supply pipe 780a are connected to the upper fitting 724b and the lower fitting 724a, respectively, so that independent water supply to the upper bed 300b and the lower bed 300a is possible. can have a structure. Accordingly, different water supply environments may be created in the upper bed 300b and the lower bed 300a, and an appropriate amount of water may be supplied to each of the upper bed 300b and the lower bed 300a.

Accordingly, the connection pipe 760 and the pipe connection part 721 , the water pump 720 , the water supply valve 724 , and the water supply pipe are sequentially connected, and the water in the water tank 700 by the operation of the water pump 720 . The water may be supplied to the bed 300 through the water pump 720 and the water supply valve 724 .

Meanwhile, a water level sensing device 750 may be provided on the front surface of the pump cover 740 . The water level detecting device 750 is for detecting the water level of the water tank 700 and may include a capacitive sensor. In addition, the water level sensing device 750 may be formed to protrude forward, and may be configured to be in close contact with the rear surface of the water tank 700 in a state in which the water tank 700 is retracted. When the water level of the water tank 700 is lower than the set water level by the water level detecting device 750 , the controller 190 detects that there is no water in the water tank 700 through the display assembly 800 . It can be output so that the user can fill the water tank 700 with water.

A tank switch 741 may be provided on the front surface of the pump cover 740 . The tank switch 741 may protrude toward the water tank 700 , and may be configured to be pressed in contact with the rear surface of the water tank 700 while the water tank 700 is fully retracted.

Accordingly, the tank switch 741 may detect whether the water tank 700 is normally mounted and supply water to the controller 190 . When the installation signal of the water tank 700 is not input by the tank switch 741 , the water pump 720 may not be operated. In addition, information about not mounting the water tank 700 may be displayed on the display assembly 800 so that the user can recognize it. In addition, the water level sensing performance of the water tank 700 through the water level sensing device 750 may be guaranteed by maintaining the water tank 700 in a fully retracted state.

Meanwhile, a residual water detection device 770 may be provided on the upper surface of the pump cover 740 . The residual water detection device 770 is for determining whether water supplied to the lower bed 300a remains, and a lower residual water detection device ( 770) can be called. The upper residual water detecting device and the lower residual water detecting device 770 may have the same structure with only a difference in their mounting positions. The upper residual water detecting device is defined as a residual water detecting device provided with a residual water detecting sensor 440 provided in the lower light assembly 400a.

That is, the residual water detection device 770 may include a residual water detection sensor 440 capable of detecting moisture. For example, the residual water detection sensor 440 may be a capacitive sensor. The residual water detection device 770 may be configured to accurately detect whether water is present in the bed 300 by protruding upward so that the residual water detection sensor 440 approaches the lower surface of the bed 300 . In order to more accurately detect whether the water remains in the bed 300 , a detection unit 323 may be protruded from the bed 300 , and the residual water detection device 770 is in close contact with the detection unit 323 . can have

16 is a perspective view in which a part of the outer case of the cabinet is removed according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of a water supply flow path of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. B" is an enlarged view.

As shown in the drawing, the pipe connection part 721 and the inlet of the water pump 720 may be connected to each other inside the pump cover 740 . The outlet of the water pump 720 may be connected to the input side of the water supply valve 724 by the pipe 723 . In addition, a water supply flow path 780 for supplying water to the bed 300 may be connected to the output side of the water supply valve 724 .

When the pump cover 740 is mounted, components for supplying water may be shielded. In addition, a discharge fan 180 may be provided under the pump cover 740 . The discharge fan 180 allows the air in the cultivation space 101 to be discharged to the outside via the machine room 200 . The discharge fan 180 can be shielded by the pump cover 740 to prevent external exposure, and is provided on the lower surface of the cultivation space 101 adjacent to the machine room 200 to allow more exhaust can make it run smoothly.

Meanwhile, the pump cover 740 may shield the lower end of the pipe guide 121a recessed in the side surface of the inner case 120 . The pipe guide portion 121a may be formed on the side plate 121 forming both sides of the cultivation space 101 of the inner case 120 . The pipe guide portion 121a may be formed to be depressed outwardly so that the water supply passage 780 can be accommodated therein. For example, an opening 121b is formed in the side plate 121, and the pipe guide 121a formed in a shape corresponding to the outer side of the opening 121b along the opening 121b is coupled to form. may be The inner case 120 may be formed of a metal material, and the pipe guide part 121a may also be formed of the same material as the inner case 120 . In addition, the outer surface of the pipe guide part 121a may be embedded in the heat insulating material 102 between the outer case 110 and the inner case 120 .

The pipe guide 121a may be formed to a size that can accommodate the water supply passage 780, that is, the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a, and the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe ( 780a) may be disposed along the pipe guide portion 121a and extend to rear ends of the upper bed 300b and the lower bed 300a, respectively.

Since the pipe guide part 121a is recessed from the inside to the outside of the cultivation space 101 , interference by components disposed inside the cultivation space 101 may be prevented. In particular, it is possible to have an arrangement structure that does not interfere with the beds 300 that are arranged to be withdrawable. In addition, it is possible to prevent the volume of the cultivation space 101 from being reduced.

In detail, the pipe guide portion 121a includes a first vertical portion 121c extending upward from a space shielded by the pump cover 740 and a first horizontal portion guided rearward from the first vertical portion 121c. It may include a portion 121d and a second vertical portion 121e extending upwardly from the rear end of the first horizontal portion 121d.

On the other hand, the lower surface of the cultivation space 101 may be formed by the lower plate 123 of the inner case 120 , and the rear end of the lower plate 123 has a step to prevent interference with the compressor 610 . A portion 123a may be formed. and. The first vertical portion 121c and the first horizontal portion 121d extend along the front and upper surfaces of the stepped portion 123a, and the second vertical portion 121e forms the rear surface of the cultivation space 101. Accordingly, it may be formed to extend upward.

The first vertical portion 121c communicates with the space shielded by the pump cover 740 , and may serve as a passage through which the water supply passage 780 connected to the water supply valve 724 may be introduced. In addition, the first horizontal portion 121d may be located on the side of the lower bed 300a mounted in the cultivation space 101, and may be covered by the lower bed 300a so as not to be exposed to the outside. .

The second vertical portion 121e may extend upward along the rear end of the side plate 121 , and extend slightly higher than the upper end of the upper bed 300b to pass through the water supply passage 780 . It is possible to enable water supply to the bed (300b).

In addition, the second vertical portion 121e may be disposed on the side of the blower assembly 500 and may be configured to be covered by the blower assembly 500 . In addition, the second vertical portion 121e may further include a guide cover formed in a plate shape to shield the second vertical portion 121e. The guide part cover not only shields the second vertical part 121e, but also fixes the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a to maintain a set position.

Hereinafter, the arrangement of the water supply pipe 780 will be described in more detail. The upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a respectively connected to the water supply valve 724 may be disposed along the pipe guide part 121a. The upper water supply pipe 780b may extend above the upper bed 300b, and the lower water supply pipe 780a may extend above the lower bed 300a. The upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a are independently arranged, and water necessary for plant growth can be independently supplied to the upper bed 300b and the lower bed 300a.

In addition, the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a follow the pipe guide 121a recessed in the sidewall of the cultivation space 101 to the rear wall surface of the cultivation space 101 , that is, the rear plate 124 . ) can be guided to the location of

The upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a are located in the corner regions of the rear surface and the side surface of the cultivation space 101 . Accordingly, the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a may extend upward in a corner region where the rear plate 124 and the side plate 121 are adjacent to each other. That is, the water supply pipes 780a and 780b are guided along the inner side of the cultivation space 101 to facilitate arrangement, and extend upward along the edge area of the cultivation space 101 to minimize interference with internal components. will do

In particular, the water flowing along the water supply pipes 780a and 780b is disposed at a position separated to the side of the evaporator so as not to interfere with the evaporator 630 mounted on the front surface of the rear plate 124 by the cold air of the evaporator. This will prevent freezing or excessive temperature drop. In addition, the evaporator 630 has a structure that prevents interference with the internal components of the cabinet 100 and facilitates arrangement work.

The upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a extend upward to pass through the water supply part 310 of the upper bed 300b and the lower bed 300a, respectively, and then are bent toward the water supply part 310 again. have a structure that becomes In this case, the positions of the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a may be fixed by the water supply pipe mounting parts formed on the guide part cover 790 , respectively.

That is, the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a are configured to extend inside the cultivation space 101 from above the bed 300 so that they do not interfere at all even when the bed 300 is pulled out and entered. And, in a state in which the bed 300 is completely retracted, the outlets of the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a are positioned in the central part of the water supply part 310, so that the upper bed 300b and the lower bed (300b) are located. Water supply to 300a) can be smoothly performed.

Meanwhile, a portion of the recessed space of the pipe guide 121a may be shielded by the guide cover 790 . In addition, the guide cover 790 , the upper water supply pipe 780b , and the lower water supply pipe 780a exposed to the cultivation space 101 by the blower assembly 500 may be shielded.

That is, the water supply part 310 may be located further back than the front area of the blower assembly 500 , and in particular, the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a protruding into the cultivation space 101 . ) may also be located further rearward. In particular, the protruding portions of the upper water supply pipe 780b and the lower water supply pipe 780a may be located in a space below the fan guide 510 , and are located at the rear of the blower cover 530 to provide the blower assembly 500 . ) can be covered without being interfered by

Due to this structure, when the user opens the door 130 and looks at the cultivation space 101, the end of the upper water supply pipe 780b, which supplies water to the upper bed 300b and the lower bed 300a, and The end of the lower water supply pipe 780a may not be exposed to the outside. Accordingly, the inside of the cultivation space 101 can be seen more clearly, and a cleaner image can be provided.

Hereinafter, the structure of the bed 300 will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. Even if a plurality of beds 300 are provided, only one bed 300 will be described because they all have the same structure except for different mounting positions.

19 is a perspective view showing a state in which the bed of the plant cultivation apparatus is withdrawn according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the arrangement relationship between the bed and the water supply passage according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 21 is this view It is a plan view of a bed according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 22 is a cutaway perspective view of a bed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the bed 300 may be formed in a rectangular plate shape that partitions the cultivation space 101 , and is mounted on both sides of the cultivation space 101 by the bed rail device 140 . It may be mounted so that it can be drawn in and out.

The bed rail device 140 may include a slidably extending bed rail 142 and a rail bracket 141 capable of fixing the bed rail 142 to both sides of the cultivation space 101 . The bed rail 142 may have a structure extending in multiple stages, and may connect the left and right side surfaces of the bed 300 and the rail bracket 141 .

The bed 300 may be formed in a rectangular shape as a whole to provide a space in which a plurality of seed packages 10 are disposed, and may form a structure in which water to be supplied can be stored. In addition, the bed 300 may be formed of a plastic material to form a structure for guiding the flow of supplied water.

A bed flange 301 extending outwardly is formed around the bed 300 . A bed tray 350 to be described below may be seated on the bed flange 301 . In addition, an inner region of the bed flange 301 becomes a region in which the seed package 10 can be disposed.

A depression 302 is formed inside the bed flange 301 , and the bed tray 350 may be seated in the depression 302 . The recessed part 302 may be formed to accommodate the entire plurality of pod seating parts 352 formed in the bed tray 350 . In addition, when the bed tray 350 is mounted, the upper surface of the bed 300 and the lower surface of the bed tray 350 may be in contact with each other and overlapped.

The bed 300 may include a water supply unit 310 formed at the rear end of the bed 300 . The water supply part 310 may be located at one end of both left and right sides, and may be formed in a shape protruding backward from the rear end of the bed 300 . That is, the water supply unit 310 may be positioned vertically below the ends of the water supply pipes 780a and 780b protruding from the side surface of the cultivation space 101 .

The water supply part 310 may be formed in a shape in which an upper surface is opened and a lower surface is depressed. The periphery of the water supply unit 310 protrudes to a predetermined height to prevent water supplied from the water supply pipes 780a and 780b from splashing or overflowing.

A water collecting unit 320 in which water supplied through the water supply unit 310 is stored may be formed in the bed 300 . The water collecting part 320 may be further recessed downward from the recessed part 302 to be formed. Accordingly, the water collecting part 320 may be provided below the pod seating part 352 . A water guide part 330 may be recessed between the water supply part 310 and the water collection part 320 . The water guide part 330 may be further recessed downward from the recessed part 302 . That is, the water guide unit 330 may connect the water supply unit 310 and the water collection unit 320 , and the water supplied to the water supply unit 310 follows the water guide unit 330 to the water collection unit. 320 may be supplied.

The water supply unit 310 is positioned higher than the water collection unit 320 , and water from the water supply unit 310 may naturally flow into the water collection unit 320 . In addition, the water guide part 330 may be formed to have an inclination that gradually decreases from the water supply part 310 toward the water collecting part 320 . Accordingly, when water is supplied to the water supply unit 310 , it may be naturally supplied to the water collection unit 320 along the water guide unit 330 .

Meanwhile, guide walls 331 may be further formed on both sides of the water guide part 330 to form the water guide part 330 . The guide wall 331 may extend from the water supply unit 310 to the water collection unit 320 , and a pair may be spaced apart from each other to form both sides of the water guide unit 330 . In addition, the guide wall 331 may be formed at a height corresponding to the height of the bed flange 301 to support the bed tray 350 from below.

The water guided from the water supply unit 310 to the water collecting unit 320 by the water guide unit 330 may be directed toward the water collecting unit 320 without overflowing to the outside. In particular, the bottom surface of the water guide part 330 may be inclined at a height higher than that of the water collecting part 320 by the guide wall 331 extending upward. In addition, even in a situation in which the height difference between the water supply unit 310 and the water collection unit 320 is not large, the water supplied to the water supply unit 310 does not overflow and can be directed to the water collection unit 320, smoothly It is possible to provide a path with sufficient space to be guided. That is, it provides a structure in which the water of the water supply unit 310 can be stably supplied without excessively deepening the depression depth of the water collection unit 320 , thereby increasing the vertical thickness of the bed 300 . This can be prevented, and thereby the bed 300 can have a slim structure.

In addition, the guide wall 331 and the water guide part 330 may extend between a pair of pod seating parts 352 recessed in the bed tray 350 . Accordingly, the guide wall 331 can be prevented from interfering when the bed tray 350 is seated, and a space for water supply can be secured through the space between the adjacent pod seating parts 352 .

Meanwhile, in the central region of the bed 300 , a water collecting unit 320 for storing water supplied to the seed package 10 may be recessed. The water collecting part 320 is more depressed than the bottom surface of the recessed part 302 formed around the water collecting part 320, so that the water supplied to the water supply part 310 is stored only in the water collecting part 320 area. to exist as

In detail, the water collecting part 320 is located at the center of the bed 300 and may be formed to extend from the left end to the right end of the bed 300 . In addition, the water collecting part 320 may be formed to have a predetermined width in the front-rear direction so that all of the seating part openings 351a formed in the bed tray 350 can be accommodated.

In addition, a bed protrusion 340 protruding upward may be formed in the central portion of the bed 300 . The height of the bed protrusion 340 may be the same as or higher than that of the depression 302 . The bed protrusion 340 may be located in the center of the water collecting part 320 . Accordingly, the water collecting unit 320 may have a closed loop shape, and water introduced through the water guide unit 330 may flow along the inside of the closed loop water collecting unit 320 . In addition, a portion of the area of the water collecting unit 320 located in front of the bed protrusion 340 may be referred to as a front water collecting unit 321 , and a portion located at the rear of the bed protrusion 340 may be referred to as a rear side. It may also be referred to as a water collecting unit 322 .

In addition, a distance between the outer end of the water collecting part 320 and the bed protrusion 340 may be greater than a front-rear width of the seating part opening 351a. Accordingly, when the bed tray 350 is seated, the seating part opening 351a may be disposed along the water collecting part 320 .

The front and rear widths of the front water collecting part 321 and the rear collecting part 322 in which the seating part opening 351a is located may be the same as or slightly larger than the front and rear width of the pod seating part 352. , has a structure in which an appropriate amount of water required for water supply to the seed package 10 can be effectively supplied to the seed package 10 . In addition, by preventing unnecessary water from remaining in the water collecting unit 320 for a long time, contamination of the bed 300 is prevented and a clean state can be maintained at all times.

Meanwhile, a sensing unit 323 may be formed in an inner region of the water collecting unit 320 . The sensing unit 323 may be formed at a position corresponding to the residual water sensing devices 440 and 770 located below. Accordingly, in a state in which the bed 300 is fully retracted, the residual water detection devices 440 and 770 may have a structure in which they can be in close contact with the detection unit 323 .

In this case, the sensing unit 323 may have a shape that protrudes when viewed from above and is recessed when viewed from below. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the residual water detecting device 440 , 770 from interfering with the detecting unit 323 in the process of withdrawing and inserting the bed 300 , thereby preventing an obstacle in withdrawing and entering the bed 300 . The sensing unit 323 may be located on the same line as the bottom surface of the water collecting unit 320 .

In addition, due to the structure of the protruding sensing unit 323 , the water supplied to the sensing unit 323 does not accumulate, and it is possible to accurately determine whether additional water is needed to the water collecting unit 320 .

A bed handle 361 may be formed on the front surface of the bed 300 . The bed handle 361 may have a structure in which a lower surface is recessed so that a user can hold the bed 300 when withdrawing it. In addition, the front surface of the bed handle 361 may be formed of the same material as the tank handle 711 or may be formed of a material of the same texture to have a sense of unity.

Meanwhile, the bed tray 350 is seated on the upper surface of the bed 300 , and may form an upper surface appearance of the bed 300 . The bed tray 350 may be formed of a metal material such as stainless to keep the appearance neat and hygienically managed.

The bed tray 350 is formed in a size capable of shielding the upper surface of the bed 300 and may be formed in a plate shape. Accordingly, in a state in which the bed tray 350 is mounted on the bed 300 , the upper surface of the bed 300 is formed.

In addition, a plurality of pod seating portions 352 on which the seed package 10 is mounted may be formed in the bed tray 350 . In detail, the pod 11 of the seed package 10 may be seated on the pod mounting part 352 . The pod seating part 352 is recessed in a shape corresponding to the pod 11 so that the pod 11 can be seated, and a plurality of pod seating parts 352 may be sequentially disposed. Accordingly, a plurality of the pods 11 may be disposed on the bed tray 350 .

A plurality of the pod seating parts 352 may be respectively disposed in the first half and the second half with respect to the center, and may be respectively formed in the same size. In addition, a seating part opening 351a may be formed in the pod seating part 352 . The seating part opening 351a allows the pod protrusion 11a protruding from the lower surface of the pod 10 to pass through, and the pod protrusion 11a to come into contact with the water inside the water collecting part 320 . .

The seating part opening 351a may be formed for each of the pod seating parts 352 . In addition, the seating part openings 351a respectively formed in the plurality of pod seating parts 352 may be disposed along an area corresponding to the water collecting part 320 .

In detail, when the bed tray 350 is seated on the bed 300 , the seating part opening 351a is located on the water collecting part 320 so that water stored in the water collecting part 320 is stored in the seating part opening. It can be supplied to the pod 11 through (351a).

In this embodiment, the water collecting part 320 is arranged in the horizontal direction at the center of the bed 300 , so that the seating part openings 351a are also located above the inside of the water collecting part 320 and corresponding to the upper side. It may be formed at a position close to the center side of the bed tray 350 . In more detail, all of the seating part openings 351a formed in the pod seating part 352 disposed in front of the bed 300 are positioned adjacent to the rear end of the pod seating part 352, and the bed ( All of the seating part openings 351a formed in the pod seating part 352 disposed at the rear of 300 may be positioned adjacent to the front end of the pod seating part 352 . That is, the seating part openings 351a may be continuously disposed along the inner region of the water collecting part 320 .

Hereinafter, in relation to the first embodiment of the present invention, the structure of the seed package 10 and the structure in which the water of the water collecting unit 320 is supplied to the pod 11 will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. do it with

23 is a perspective view of a seed package according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of a seed package according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a cut-away cross-sectional view, and FIG. 26 is an enlarged view of "C" of FIG.

23 to 26 , the seed package 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a pod 11 seated on the pod seat 352 , and a medium accommodated inside the pod 11 . (12) and may include a separation network (13) provided to surround the medium (12). In addition, the seed package 10 may further include a packing member 14 and a protective paper 15 .

In detail, the seed package 10 may be provided in the form of a combination of various kinds of seeds and nutrients suitable therefor. A user may select a seed package of a product desired to be cultivated, and may start the cultivation by being seated at a desired position on the bed 300 .

The pod 11 may be detachably seated on the pod mounting part 352 . The pod 11 may form an accommodation space therein. The pod 11 may be formed in the shape of a container with an open top. For example, the pod 11 may be formed in a polygonal shape with an open top. A bottom surface of the pod 11 may be supported by the pod seating part 352 . The side surface of the pod 11 may be formed to extend upwardly from the bottom surface of the pod 11 . A space in which the medium 12 can be accommodated may be formed by the bottom and side surfaces of the pod 11 .

Meanwhile, the pod 11 may include a pod protrusion 11a formed by a bottom surface of the pod 11 recessed downward, and a water-through hole 11b formed through the pod protrusion 11a.

The pod protrusion 11a may be formed in a hollow pipe structure. A water-through hole 11b may be formed on the bottom surface of the pod protrusion 11a so that water from the water collecting part 320 flows in. The water-through hole 11b may be formed to have at least one or more openings.

More specifically, when the pod 11 is seated on the pod seating part 352 , the pod protrusion 11a protrudes downward through the seating part opening 351a and is inside the water collecting part 320 . will be located The water supplied to the water collecting unit 320 may be absorbed into the pod 11 through the water passage 11b.

In an embodiment, a bent portion bent downward is formed on the upper end of the pod 11 to perform a handle function of the pod 11 . The bent portion may be first bent outwardly from the top and then secondarily bent downward. Accordingly, the user can more easily grip the bent portion. The first bent bent portion may be defined as the upper surface of the pod 10 . When the pod 10 is seated on the pod seating part 352 , the bent part of the pod 10 may minimize the area where the water collecting part 320 of the bed 300 is exposed to the outside.

The medium 12 may be accommodated inside the pod 11 .

In one embodiment, a portion of the medium 12 accommodated inside the pod 11 is seated on the bottom surface of the pod 11, and the remaining portion of the medium 12 is inside the pod protrusion 11a. can be located in In this case, the water-through hole 11b may be configured as a porous portion formed with an opening having a small size in order to prevent the medium 12 located inside the pod protrusion 11a from falling off. The water supplied to the water collecting unit 320 may be absorbed into the medium 12 located inside the pod protrusion 11a through the water passage hole 11b. Water absorbed by the medium 12 disposed inside the pod protrusion 11a may be uniformly supplied to the entire area of the medium 12 accommodated in the pod 11 .

In another embodiment, an absorbent member may be provided inside the pod protrusion 11a. The medium 12 accommodated in the inside of the pod 11 is seated on the bottom surface of the pod 11, and may be in contact with the top surface of the absorbent member. The water supplied to the water collecting part 320 may be absorbed by the absorbing member located inside the pod protrusion 11a through the water passage hole 11b. The water absorbed by the absorbent member may be uniformly supplied to the entire area of the medium 12 .

The medium 12 may be provided as an inorganic material. When the medium 12 is provided as an organic material, there is a problem in that a larger amount of mold is generated in the medium 12 by the bacteria included in the organic material. Therefore, in this embodiment, the medium 12 is composed of an inorganic material, so that mold that may be generated in the medium 12 can be minimized.

In one embodiment, the medium 12 may be provided with inorganic vermiculite. The vermiculite is made into a kind of brick by pressing after processing an inorganic ore such as vermiculite into a powder state. The vermiculite may also be referred to as vermiculite.

Since the vermiculite has minute pores that can hold moisture therein, it can retain moisture for a long time. The vermiculite is heated to a high temperature during the manufacturing process and expanded. Accordingly, the vermiculite may be provided in an aseptic state. In addition, during the production of the vermiculite, the vermiculite is expanded to form a gap between the different vermiculites. The vermiculite has excellent breathability because air can pass through the gap.

That is, by providing the medium 12 with vermiculite having excellent air permeability and water retention properties, it is possible to prevent the formation of mold or algae that may be generated in the pod 11 . In addition, since the vermiculite is provided in an aseptic state, it is possible to suppress the generation of mold or algae that may be generated in the pod 11 .

The medium 12 may contain a nutrient solution material (not shown). The nutrient solution material is a material containing nutrients that are supplied so that plants can grow better. For example, the nutrient solution material may be provided in the form of a water-soluble capsule that is gradually soluble in water, and may be configured to be contained in the feed water while gradually dissolving when the feed water is supplied. The nutrient solution material may be disposed on one or more of the upper, middle, and lower portions of the medium 12 . The nutrient solution material may be supplied to the plant while gradually dissolving in the feed water while the feed water flows from the lower part to the upper part of the medium 12 .

For example, when the nutrient solution material is located adjacent to the lower portion of the medium 12, the nutrient solution material may be uniformly dissolved in the feed water and supplied to the plant. When the nutrient solution material is located adjacent to the upper portion of the medium 12 , it may be relatively slowly dissolved in the feed water and supplied to the plants than the nutrient solution material adjacent to the lower portion of the medium 12 . The arrangement position of the nutrient solution material may be changed according to the characteristics and functions of the nutrient solution material.

A plurality of seeds (S) may be arranged in the medium 12 to have a predetermined arrangement. The seed (S) may be located inside the medium (12). The seed (S) may be grown by the feed water supplied from the bed 300 and the nutrient solution material dissolved in the feed water. A seed fixing guide for preventing the plurality of seeds (S) from moving in the inside of the medium (12) may be further disposed inside the medium (12). The seed S may be located inside the medium 12 , but is not limited thereto, and may be placed on the upper surface of the medium 12 .

The separation network 13 may be provided to surround the medium 12 . More specifically, the separation network 13 may be provided to surround the entire outer surface of the medium 12 . The separation network 13 may be provided in a fine porous shape having a mesh structure. In one embodiment, the separation network 13 may be provided in the form of a porous material in the state accommodated in the pod 11, the portion positioned on the pod protrusion 11a.

Since the separation network 13 is provided to surround the entire medium 12 in a fine porous shape, it is possible to prevent the medium 12 from being lost to the water-through hole 11b. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the vermiculite of the medium 12 removed by the water passage hole 11a from contaminating the inside of the water collecting unit 320 . In addition, by providing the separation network 13, the size of the water-through hole 11b can be provided more freely.

In addition, since the separation network 13 is provided to surround the entire medium 12 , in the process of transferring the seed package 10 , the medium 12 accommodated in the pod 11 is more safely can be transported

In one embodiment, the separation network 13 may be provided with a material excellent in water permeability so that water is smoothly supplied to the medium 12 . In addition, the separation network 13 may be a fiber or blended yarn such as polyester, nylon, wool, or cotton, but is not limited thereto.

Through the separation network 13, a user can easily collect the separation network 13 and the medium 12 accommodated by the separation network 13 from the seed package 10 when plant cultivation is completed. .

In a state in which the seed package 11 is seated on the bed 300 , an area to which the medium 12 is exposed to the outside may be reduced by the separation network 13 . The internal environment of the cultivation space 101 is composed of temperature and humidity necessary for plant growth, but this is an environment in which algae and mold are easy to occur. When the separation network 13 is not provided, the upper surface of the medium 12 accommodated in the pod 11 is exposed, so that algae and mold may occur on the upper surface of the medium 12 . On the other hand, when the area to which the medium 12 is exposed to the outside is reduced by the separation network 13 , it is possible to suppress the occurrence of mold or algae.

The separation network 13 may include a germination hole 13a. The germination hole 13a may be formed at a position corresponding to the seed S in the medium 12 . For example, when the seeds (S) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval in the medium 12, the germination holes 13a may be formed at positions corresponding to the positions of the seeds (S) spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. can Accordingly, when the seed S germinates, the plant may grow through the germination hole 13a without being interfered with by the separation network 13 .

The packing member 14 may be provided on the medium 12 to protect the medium 12 from the external environment. The packing member 14 may be in close contact with the upper surface of the medium 12 and the inner surface of the pod 11 . In detail, the packing member 14 may be in close contact with the upper surface of the separation network 13 and the inner surface of the pod 11 . Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the medium 12 from moving inside the pod 11 when the seed package 10 is transported.

The protective paper 15 may be provided to cover the upper surface of the pod 11 to protect the inner space of the pod 11 . The type of plant to be cultivated may be printed on one surface of the protective paper 15 to provide information about the pod 11 to the user.

In the above, an embodiment in which the packing member 14 and the protective paper 15 are included in the seed package 10 has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the packing member 14 or the protective paper ( 15), an embodiment in which any one of the components is omitted is also possible. For example, when the protective paper 15 is not provided, the type of plant may be printed on the upper surface of the packing member 14 . As another example, when the packing member 14 is not provided, the protective paper 15 may be provided on the upper surface of the medium 12 . Hereinafter, a structure in which the water of the water collecting unit 320 is supplied to the pod 11 of the seed package 10 will be described.

When the pod 10 is seated on the pod seating part 352 , the pod protrusion 11a may protrude downward through the seating part opening 351a. At this time, the pod protrusion 11a is located inside the water collecting unit 320 , that is, the front water collecting unit 321 .

When water is supplied to the inside of the water collecting unit 320 in this state, the pod protrusion 11a can come into contact with the water inside the water collecting unit 320 . And, the water of the water collecting part 320 can be introduced through the water-through hole 11b, and the water flows into the whole of the medium 12 along the medium 12 located inside the pod protrusion 11a. can be absorbed.

Water flowing into the inside of the pod 10 through the pod protrusion 11a may be evenly spread by the medium 12 filled in the pod 11 . When the nutrient solution material is included in the medium 12, the nutrient solution material is dissolved in the water, and the plant can grow by the water and the nutrient solution material.

Hereinafter, the operation of the plant cultivation apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above structure will be described.

The user selects a plant desired to be cultivated, and after removing the protective paper 15 of the corresponding seed package 10 , it is seated on the bed 300 . When the seed package 10 is seated on the bed 300 , a predetermined amount of water stored in the water tank 700 is supplied to the bed 300 .

In this case, the amount of supplied water is a set amount, and may be slightly less than the amount to be sufficiently supplied to the seed package 10 . Accordingly, the supplied water may be absorbed from the water collecting unit 320 to the seed package 10 , and when a predetermined time elapses, the supplied water is completely absorbed, so that no water remains in the water collecting unit 320 .

When it is detected that there is no water in the water collecting unit 320, the residual water detecting device 440, 770 detects that there is no water left in the water collecting unit 320 and re-supplying the fixed amount again. By detecting the time at this time, it is determined whether the set time has elapsed.

While repeating this process, a quantity of water is continuously supplied and the time taken to be absorbed into the seed package 10 is measured. If the time for which no water remains in the water collecting unit 320 after water supply has elapsed for a set time, it is determined that sufficient water has been supplied and the water supply is stopped for a certain period of time. Then, when the conditions for re-watering are satisfied, water-supply is started again.

Accordingly, the water collecting unit 320 does not maintain a state of being accommodated for a long time, and water in an amount necessary for plant growth can be supplied in a timely manner. In addition, nutrients necessary for plant growth are supplied in the form of a nutrient solution contained in the seed package 10 so that the plants inside the seed package 10 can be effectively grown.

The light is irradiated toward the plant growing in the bed 300 by the operation of the light assembly 400 . The light assembly 400 may be turned on and off at an appropriate time period according to the growth state and environment of the plant. In particular, by turning the light assembly 400 on and off according to the actual amount of sunlight according to the season, it is possible to provide an environment similar to that of the plants inside the plant cultivation apparatus 1 growing in an external natural environment.

The plants in the bed 300 perform photosynthesis by the light provided by the light assembly 400 , and in this process, carbon dioxide necessary for this process may be supplied through the air introduced into the cultivation space 101 . The carbon dioxide may be supplied by external air flowing into the cultivation space 101 when the door 13 is opened. In addition, a separate flow path for supplying external air containing carbon dioxide to the cultivation space 101 may be formed in the cabinet 100 . Carbon dioxide may be supplied to the cultivation space 101 by including a flow path through which a portion of the air sucked into the grill suction port 221 flows into the cultivation space 101 . For example, a flow path for supplying the carbon dioxide may be formed below the evaporator 630 . Also, a carbon dioxide generator for supplying carbon dioxide to the cultivation space 101 may be provided inside the cabinet 100 . However, in order to prevent airborne bacteria contained in the outside air from flowing into the cultivation space 101, a sterilizing device for sterilizing the outside air or a filter member for filtering the airborne bacteria may be further included.

When the temperature inside the cultivation space 101 is too low, the heater is driven, and when the temperature inside the cultivation space 101 is too high, the refrigeration cycle is driven and the evaporator 630 performs a cooling action.

Air heated or cooled by the heater or evaporator 630 is discharged forward through the blower assembly 500 . At this time, air flows from the rear end of the light assembly 400 to the front, and the lower surface of the light assembly 400 is cooled during the air flow process.

Then, the air moved forward flows downward from the front end of the bed 300 to the rear end of the bed 300 . Stems and leaves of plants grown in the bed 300 are shaken by the flow of air flowing on the upper surface of the bed 300, so that the appearance of the cultivated plants can be remarkably improved.

The air introduced into the rear end of the bed 300 passes through the space in which the evaporator 630 and the heater are disposed again, and may be discharged toward the light assembly 400 by the blower fan 520 .

The air flowing by the operation of the blower fan 520 circulates inside the cultivation space 101, and continuously air-cools the light assembly 400 during the circulation process and prevents the growth of food in the bed 300. to facilitate it.

In addition, by continuously and uniformly heating and cooling the inside of the cultivation space 101 through a repeated air circulation process, the entire cultivation space 101 may maintain a set temperature.

The user can check the state inside the cultivation space 101 through the door 130 , and when the plants in the cultivation space 101 reach a harvestable state, the plants are harvested. In addition, if plant management is necessary before harvest, an appropriate operation is performed, and unnecessary crops may be discarded or the harvested pod 10 may be separated and removed from the bed 300 .

This harvesting and management operation may be performed by a user through guidance through the display assembly 800 , or information may be transmitted to a device carried by the user to guide the user's harvesting and management operation.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the seed package further includes a seed paper. Prior to describing the second embodiment, the same components as those of the first embodiment are assigned reference numerals of the 20th group, and the descriptions of the elements of the first embodiment are used.

27 is a cross-sectional view of a seed package according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 27 , the seed package 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a pod 21 that is seated on the pod seat 352 , and a medium 22 that is accommodated inside the pod 21 . and a separation network 23 provided to surround the medium 22 .

The medium 22 may be housed inside the pod 21 .

The medium 22 may be provided with inorganic vermiculite. The medium 22 is a first medium 22a, a second medium 22b disposed on top of the first medium 22a, and disposed between the first medium 22a and the second medium 22b. And it may include a seed paper 26 provided with the seeds (S).

A first height based on the vertical direction of the first medium 22a may be greater than a second height based on the vertical direction of the second medium 22b. In detail, the first height may be understood as a length from the bottom surface of the pod 21 to the top surface of the first medium 22a. The second height may be understood as a length from the top surface of the seed paper 26 to the top surface of the upper medium 22b. The first medium (22a) may be provided larger than the second medium (22b) in order to maintain the moisture required while the seeds (S) grow for a long time. The second height may be provided to be smaller than the first height so that the second medium 22b can control moisture and humidity of the seed paper 26 .

Meanwhile, at least one of the second medium 22b and the first medium 22a may contain a nutrient solution. In this embodiment, it will be described that the nutrient solution material is provided in the first medium (22a). When the nutrient solution material is provided to the first medium 22a, the water sucked through the water hole 21b of the pod protrusion 21a is evenly spread to the first medium 22a. The substance may be dissolved in the water. The water containing the nutrient solution material may be supplied to the seed paper 26 and the second medium 22b.

The seed paper 26 may be disposed between the first medium 22a and the second medium 22b. The seed paper 26 may be composed of a sheet in which the seeds (S) are arranged to have a predetermined arrangement. It is possible to prevent a change in the arrangement position of the seeds (S) in the process of transferring the seed package 20 through the seed paper 26 .

For example, the seed paper 26 may be provided as a sheet having a starch glottis. When water is supplied through the water-through hole 21b in a state where the seed paper 26 is seated on the upper surface of the first medium 22a, the seed paper 26 melts and disappears, and the seeds S are the first It remains on top of the medium 22a. The second medium 22b seated on the upper surface of the seed paper 26 may perform a function of controlling moisture and humidity of the soil and preventing the formation of mold or algae. However, the present invention is not limited to this idea, and the seed paper 26 may be placed on the upper surface of the second medium 22b.

On the other hand, the seed paper 26 does not melt and disappear by the supply water, and may perform the function of a support layer for supporting the seeds S between the first medium 22a and the second medium 22b. . In this case, the seed paper 26 may be provided as a fabric having water retention for maintaining moisture supplied by the first medium 22a and breathability through which air can pass.

The separation network 23 may be provided to surround the medium 22 . The separation network 23 may be provided to surround the entire outer surface of the medium 22 . In detail, the separation network 23 may be provided to surround the entire outer surface of the medium 22 in a state in which the first medium 22a, the seed package 26 and the second medium 22b are stacked. have.

In addition, the seed package 20 may be provided with at least one of the packing member 24 and the protective paper 25 . At least one of the packing member 24 and the protective paper 25 may be located above the second medium 22b.

Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The third embodiment is different from the first and second embodiments in that the seed package further includes a pod cover. Prior to describing the third embodiment, the same components as those of the first and second embodiments are given reference numerals in the 30s, and the descriptions of the first and second embodiments are referred to.

28 is a perspective view of a seed package according to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 29 is an exploded perspective view of a seed package according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is a cut-away cross-section.

28 to 30 , the seed package 30 according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a pod 31 seated on the pod seat 352 , and a medium accommodated inside the pod 31 . (32) and may include a separation network (33) provided to surround the medium (32). In addition, the seed package 30 may further include a pod cover 37 .

The pod 31 may be detachably seated on the pod mounting part 352 . The pod 31 may be formed in the shape of a container with an open top. For example, the pod 31 may be formed in a polygonal shape with an open top. A space in which the medium 32 can be accommodated may be formed by the bottom and side surfaces of the pod 31 .

A pod cover 37 may be coupled to the upper surface of the pod 31 . The pod cover 37 may be configured to cover the upper surface of the pod 31 . A state in which the pod 31 and the pod cover 37 are coupled may be referred to as a pod assembly. The medium 32 may be accommodated in an interior space defined by the pod assembly.

The pod cover 37 may be detachably coupled to the upper surface of the pod 31 . For example, the pod cover 37 may be fitted to the upper surface of the pod 31 while covering the bent portion of the pod 31 .

In one embodiment, a portion of the pod cover 37 may be formed to be recessed in a direction from the upper surface of the pod 31 toward the upper surface of the medium 32 . A portion of the pod cover 37 may be recessed in a direction toward the upper surface of the medium 32 to be in contact with the upper surface of the separation network 33 . As a part of the pod cover 37 is formed to contact the upper surface of the separation network 33, the medium 32 is prevented from moving in the space inside the pod assembly during the transfer of the seed package 30. can

In addition, a portion of the pod cover 37 is recessed in a direction toward the upper surface of the medium 32 , and a space may be formed between a portion of the pod cover 37 and the upper surface of the medium 32 . have.

The pod cover 37 may block a portion of the light irradiated to the medium 32 to suppress the occurrence of mold or algae generated in the medium 32 . In addition, since the upper portion of the medium 32 is shielded by the pod cover 37, exposure to the user can be minimized even if mold or algae occurs.

The pod cover 37 may include a cover hole 37a. The cover hole 37a may be formed by opening a portion of the upper surface of the pod cover 37 . The cover hole 37a may be disposed at a position corresponding to the seed S located in the medium 32 . That is, the cover hole 37a may be formed at a position corresponding to the germination hole 33a. Accordingly, when the seed S germinates, the plant may grow through the germination hole 33a and the cover hole 37a.

Light may be irradiated in a direction toward the seed S located in the medium 32 through the cover hole 37a. A plant grown in the medium 32 may be exposed to the outside through the cover hole 37a. The cover hole 37a may allow air to flow into the pod assembly.

The area of the medium 32 exposed to the external space by the pod cover 37 is reduced, so that mold or algae that may be generated in the medium 32 may be reduced. In addition, since the pod cover 37 shields the pod 31 , the medium 32 accommodated in the space inside the pod assembly can be stably stored.

The medium 32 may be filled in the interior space of the pod assembly. The medium 32 may be provided with vermiculite composed of an inorganic material. The seeds (S) may be constantly arranged in the medium (32). The medium 32 contains a nutrient solution material, and the nutrient solution material may be supplied to the seeds S by supply water.

The separation network 33 may be provided to surround the medium 32 . The separation network 33 may be provided to surround the entire outer surface of the medium 32 .

The separation network 33 may include a germination hole 33a. The germination hole 33a may be formed at a position corresponding to the seed S in the medium 32 . For example, when the seeds (S) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval in the medium (32), the germination hole (33a) is formed at a position corresponding to the position of the seeds (S) spaced apart by a predetermined interval. can Accordingly, when the seed (S) germinates, it can grow through the germination hole (33a) without receiving interference from the separation network (33). In addition, after passing through the germination hole 33a, the plant may be exposed to the outside through the cover hole 37a.

In the above, it has been described that the seed (S) is located in the medium 32, but is not limited thereto, and the medium further includes a seed paper, so that the seed (S) is placed on the seed paper It is also possible .

Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The fourth embodiment is different from the third embodiment in the composition of the medium. Prior to explaining the fourth embodiment, the same components as those of the third embodiment are given reference numerals in the 40th range, and the descriptions of the third embodiment are referred to.

31 is an exploded perspective view of the seed package according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of the seed package according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 31 and 32 , the seed package 40 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a pod 41 seated on the pod seat 352 , and a medium accommodated in the pod 41 . (42) and may include a separation network 43 provided to surround the medium 42. In addition, the seed package 40 may further include a pod cover 47 .

The pod 41 may be detachably seated on the pod mounting part 352 . The pod 41 may be formed in the shape of a container with an open top. For example, the pod 41 may be formed in a polygonal shape with an open top. A space in which the medium 42 can be accommodated may be formed by the bottom and side surfaces of the pod 41 .

A pod cover 47 may be coupled to the upper surface of the pod 41 . The pod cover 47 may be configured to cover the upper surface of the pod 41 . A state in which the pod 41 and the pod cover 47 are coupled may be referred to as a pod assembly.

The medium 42 may be accommodated in an internal space formed by the pod 41 and the pod cover 47 .

The medium 42 may be provided with inorganic vermiculite. The medium 42 may include a third medium 42a forming the first insertion groove 48 and a fourth medium 42b inserted into the first insertion groove 48 . The nutrient solution material for plant growth may be provided in at least one of the third medium 42a and the fourth medium 42b.

The third medium 42a forms a first insertion groove 48 in which a portion of the upper surface is depressed downward. The third medium 42a may be provided as vermiculite. A nutrient solution material may be included in the third medium 42a.

The fourth medium 42b may be inserted into the first insertion groove 48 formed by the third medium 42a. The fourth medium 42b may contain a nutrient solution. The fourth medium 42b may be provided with vermiculite. Alternatively, the fourth medium 42b may be made of a material having better water retention than the third medium 42a. The fourth medium 42b is disposed in a small amount in the first insertion groove 48 and is supplied with water from the third medium 42a, so it is made of a material having superior water retention than the third medium 42a. It is configured so that the supply water is sufficiently provided to the seeds (S).

A seed groove 49 in which the seed S is accommodated may be formed in the fourth medium 42b. The seed groove 49 may be formed by recessing the upper surface of the fourth medium 42b downward. The seed groove 49 may be located in the center of the fourth medium 42b.

When the seed S germinates in the seed groove 49 , the seed S may have roots growing into the fourth medium 42b. In addition, it may be further grown with the third medium 42a. On the other hand, when the seed (S) germinates in the seed groove (49) and a root grows with the fourth medium (42b), the user separates the fourth medium (42b) and the plant together and plant them in soil, etc. It can be used as a possible seedling.

The separation network 43 may be provided to surround the medium 42 . The separation network 43 may be provided to surround the entire outer surface of the medium 42 . In detail, the separation network 43 may wrap the outer surfaces of the fourth medium 42b and the third medium 42a in a state in which the fourth medium 42b is inserted into the third medium 42a. .

A position of the germination hole 43a may be formed to correspond to a position of the seed groove 49 .

A cross-sectional area of the germination hole 43a may be smaller than a cross-sectional area of the fourth medium 42b. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the fourth medium 42b from leaving the third medium 42a through the germination hole 43a.

Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The fifth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in the structure and medium of the pod cover. Prior to describing the fifth embodiment, the same components as those of the fourth embodiment are given the reference numerals in the 50s, and the descriptions of those of the fourth embodiment are used.

33 is an exploded perspective view of the seed package according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view of the seed package according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 33 and 34 , the seed package 50 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a pod 51 , a medium 52 , and the medium 52 seated on the pod receiving part 352 . It may include a separation network 53 provided to surround the. In addition, the seed package 40 may further include a pod cover 57 .

The opened upper surface of the pod 51 may be covered by the pod cover 57 . The pod cover 17 may be detachably coupled to the upper surface of the pod 51 .

The pod cover 57 may include a cover depression 57a. In detail, a portion of the upper surface of the pod cover 57 is depressed downward to form the cover depression 57a. Accordingly, the upper portion of the cover depression 57a is opened.

The cover depression 57a may include an absorption hole 58a. The absorption hole 58a may be located on at least one of a bottom surface and a side surface of the cover recessed portion 57a. The absorption hole 58a may allow the fifth medium 52a and the sixth medium 52b, which will be described later, to communicate with each other. Accordingly, the water supplied through the fifth medium 52a may be supplied to the sixth medium 52b after passing through the absorption port 58a.

The medium 52 may be provided with inorganic vermiculite. The medium 52 may include a fifth medium 52a forming a second insertion groove 58 and a sixth medium 52b having a seed groove 59 in which seeds are accommodated. The nutrient solution for plant growth may be provided in at least one of the fifth medium 52a and the sixth medium 52b.

The fifth medium 52a forms a second insertion groove 58 in which a portion of the upper surface is depressed downward. The fifth medium 52a may be provided with vermiculite. A nutrient solution material may be included in the fifth medium 52a. The cover depression 57a may be inserted into the second insertion groove 58 . The cover depression 57a may be formed to have a size corresponding to the second insertion groove 58 . When the pod cover 57 is coupled to the pod 51, the cover depression 57a is inserted into the second insertion groove 58 of the fifth medium 52a, and the sixth medium 52b may be inserted into the cover depression 57a.

The sixth medium 52b may be inserted into the cover depression 57a. The sixth medium 52b may contain a nutrient solution. The sixth medium 52b may be provided as vermiculite. Alternatively, the sixth medium 52b may be formed of a material having superior water retention properties than the fifth medium 52a. The sixth medium 52b is disposed in the first insertion groove 48 in a small amount and is supplied with water from the fifth medium 52a, so it is made of a material having superior water retention than the fifth medium 52a. It is configured so that the supply water is sufficiently provided to the seeds (S).

A seed groove 59 in which the seed S is accommodated may be formed in the sixth medium 52b. The seed groove 59 may be formed by recessing the upper surface of the sixth medium 52b downward. The seed groove 59 may be located in the center of the sixth medium 52b.

When the seed S germinates in the seed groove 59 , the seed S may grow roots into the sixth medium 52b. Further, it may be further grown into the fifth medium 52a after passing through the absorption hole 58a. On the other hand, when the seed S germinates in the seed groove 59 and a root grows with the sixth medium 52b, the user can remove the seed from the cover recess 57a of the pod cover 57 The sixth medium 52b and the plant may be separated and used as a seedling that can be planted in soil or the like.

The separation network 53 may be provided to surround only the fifth medium 52a. The separation network 53 may be provided to surround the entire outer surface of the fifth medium 52a.

A cross-sectional area of the germination hole 53a may be larger than a cross-sectional area of the second insertion groove 58 . Accordingly, the cover recessed portion 57a may be inserted into the second insertion groove 58 without being interfered with by the separation network 53 .

1: plant growing device 10: pod
100: cabinet 130: door
200: machine room 300: bed
400: light assembly 500: blower assembly
600: refrigeration cycle 700: water tank

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a cabinet in which a growing space is formed;
a bed disposed in the cultivation space;
a seed package separably seated on the bed; and
and a water tank in which the water supplied to the bed is stored,
The seed package is
a pod that is seated on the bed and forms an accommodating space therein;
a medium accommodated in the pod and provided with seeds and nutrients of plants for cultivation; and
A plant cultivation apparatus comprising a separation network provided to surround the outer surface of the medium, and formed in a porous shape so that water can be supplied to the medium. The method of claim 1,
The separation network is a plant cultivation apparatus including a germination hole. 3. The method of claim 2,
The medium is provided with the seeds spaced apart,
The position of the germination hole is a plant cultivation device formed to correspond to the position of the seed. The method of claim 1,
The separation network is a plant cultivation device formed of an absorbent material. The method of claim 1,
The medium is
a first medium;
a second medium disposed on top of the first medium; and
It is disposed between the first medium and the second medium and further comprises a seed paper provided with the seeds,
The separation network is a plant cultivation apparatus provided to cover the entire outer surface of the medium in a state in which the first medium, the seed paper and the second medium are stacked. 4. The method of claim 3,
The seed package is
Plant cultivation apparatus further comprising a pod cover coupled to the upper surface of the pod. 7. The method of claim 6,
The pod cover includes a cover hole formed by opening a portion of an upper surface of the pod cover,
The cover hole is a plant cultivation apparatus formed to correspond to a position where the germination hole is formed. 8. The method of claim 7,
The medium is
a third medium in which a portion of the upper surface is depressed downward to form a first insertion groove; and
and a fourth medium inserted into the first insertion groove and having a seed groove in which the seeds are accommodated,
In a state in which the fourth medium is inserted into the third medium, the medium is accommodated in an internal space formed by the pod and the pod cover,
The separation network is provided to surround the outer surfaces of the third medium and the fourth medium in a state in which the fourth medium is inserted into the third medium,
The position of the germination hole is a plant cultivation apparatus formed to correspond to the position of the seed groove. 7. The method of claim 6
The pod cover includes a cover depression formed by recessing a portion of the upper surface of the pod cover,
The medium is
a fifth medium accommodated in the pod, a portion of the upper surface is depressed downward to form a second insertion groove; and
and a sixth medium inserted into the cover depression and having a seed groove in which the seeds are accommodated,
The cover depression is inserted into the second insertion groove,
The cover recessed portion plant cultivation apparatus comprising an absorption port so that the fifth medium and the sixth medium communicate. 10. The method of claim 9,
The separation network is
Plant cultivation apparatus provided to cover only the fifth medium. The method of claim 1,
A water collecting part for collecting water to be supplied is formed in the bed,
The plant cultivation apparatus for receiving the water stored in the water collecting unit in the state that the pod is seated on the bed. 12. The method of claim 11,
The pod is
a pod protrusion formed by recessing a bottom surface of the pod downward; and
and a water-through hole formed through the pod protrusion so as to receive the water stored in the water collecting unit,
The pod protrusion is a plant cultivation device located in the inner space of the water collecting unit in a state that is seated on the bed. 13. The method of claim 12,
In a state in which the medium is accommodated inside the pod, a portion of the medium is seated on the bottom surface of the pod, and the remaining portion of the medium is located inside the protrusion. The method of claim 1,
The seed package is
Further comprising a packing member provided on the upper portion of the medium,
The packing member is a plant cultivation device in close contact with the upper surface of the separation network and the inner surface of the pod. The method of claim 1,
The seed package is
Plant cultivation apparatus further comprising a protective paper provided to cover the upper surface of the pod.

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