KR20220162481A - Container Type Cultivation System for Plant - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a container type plant cultivating device capable of being installed to be easily moved to a rooftop of a building or a surrounding vacant lot as necessary; and cultivating a plant in an optimal environment with a smart farm method. The container type plant cultivating device of the present invention comprises: a housing; a plurality of cultivating boxes; a frame; an air supplying device; and an air supplying pipe. The housing is formed in a hexahedral shape with an empty inside. The plurality of cultivating boxes are installed in a plurality of stages inside the housing, are formed of a box shape with an opened upper surface, and are composed of a double wall structure. The frame is installed inside the housing, and supports the plurality of cultivating boxes in the plurality of stages. The air supplying device purifies and supplies air. The air supplying pipe is connected to an outlet of the air supplying device, and supplies the air purified inside the double wall structure of the cultivating boxes.

Description

Container Type Cultivation System for Plant}

The present invention relates to a container-type plant cultivation device, and more particularly, it is possible to easily move and install it to the roof of a building or a nearby vacant lot as needed, and to grow plants in an optimal environment in a smart farm method. It relates to a possible container-type plant cultivation device.

In general, facility horticulture or facility cultivation refers to a method of cultivating crops and plants while artificially controlling a cultivation environment in an artificial structure made of glass, vinyl, or plastic. In particular, as the consumption of vegetable gardening crops is rapidly increasing due to the increase in income and the improvement of living standards following economic growth, facility cultivation (facility gardening) agricultural areas are expanding around the suburbs of large cities, and vinyl greenhouses and greenhouses are growing. Through facility cultivation (facility horticulture), staple vegetables such as radish, cabbage, lettuce, and red pepper, tropical crops such as bananas and lemons, and ornamental trees and flowers are cultivated in various ways.

Recently, in order to grow more plants and crops in the same area, a technique for greatly increasing production by forming multi-tiers has been widely used.

In addition, in the case of facility cultivation (facility horticulture), appropriate control and adjustment of the cultivation environment, such as temperature and humidity, can promote growth and increase production. A lot of research is being done on technologies related to possible smart farms.

Korean Patent Registration Nos. 10-0671469, 10-1053146, 10-1415842, 10-1608137, 10-1818733, Patent Publication Nos. 10-2006-0080008, 10-2011- In Nos. 0115458, 10-2018-0034800, and 10-2020-0033039, technologies related to various facility cultivation (facility gardening) are disclosed.

In the conventional technology related to facility cultivation (facility horticulture), the structure is complicated and difficult to install to easily install on the roof of a building or a nearby vacant lot to grow plants and crops.

The present invention is made in view of the above points, and is a container type that can be easily moved and installed on the roof of a building or a nearby vacant lot as needed, and can grow plants in an optimal environment in a smart farm method. To provide a plant cultivation device, there is an object.

A container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing formed in a hollow hexahedron shape and a box shape installed in a plurality of stages inside the housing and having an open upper surface and having a double wall structure. A cultivation box, a frame installed inside the housing and supporting the plurality of cultivation boxes in a plurality of stages, an air supply device for purifying and supplying air, and connected to the discharge port of the air supply device to the cultivation box It consists of an air supply pipe for supplying purified air to the inside of the double wall structure.

A plurality of skylight windows are formed on both sides of the housing, and it is also possible to install blinds for adjusting the amount of light passing through the skylight windows.

It is also possible to install a liquid supply pipe through which a heat medium flows inside the double wall structure of the cultivation box, and install a heat exchange device in the housing to cool or heat the heat medium flowing through the liquid supply pipe.

The air supply device is provided with a filter unit for collecting dust, a cooling/heating coil for exchanging heat with air, and a blowing fan for moving air.

In addition, the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a liquid supply pipe for supplying water or nutrient solution to the cultivation box, a liquid tank for storing water or nutrient solution, and a liquid supply pipe for supplying water or nutrient solution in the liquid tank. It is also possible to further include a pump to supply.

In addition, the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may further install a root zone temperature control device for controlling the temperature of the soil or medium filled in the inner space of the inner wall of the cultivation box.

The root zone temperature control device is a heat exchanger for adjusting the temperature of the air introduced through the air inlet pipe to a set temperature through heat exchange, installed on the bottom side through the inside of the inner wall of the cultivation box, and the air passing through the heat exchanger. It is also possible to include a plurality of air branch pipes for supplying to the soil or nutrient solution, a main supply pipe installed between the air branch pipe and the heat exchanger, and a blowing fan installed in the main supply pipe.

In addition, the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may be configured to automatically control a pump and a blowing fan by installing a control unit, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an illuminance sensor.

According to the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to adjust the amount of sunlight (lighting and blinding) shining toward the plant by installing a skylight and a blind, so that it corresponds to the type of plant grown in the cultivation box. It is possible to maintain an appropriate amount of sunlight.

In addition, according to the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, air is supplied by installing an air supply device equipped with filters including a medium-performance filter and a high-performance filter, such as pollutants and bacteria harmful to plant growth. It is possible to supply air in this removed state, and it is possible to maintain a growth environment favorable to the healthy growth of plants, such as preventing plants from being infected with microorganisms.

In addition, according to the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, since air is supplied through an air supply device in which a cooling and heating coil is installed, it is possible to supply air at an appropriate temperature for plant growth, and healthy growth of plants It is possible to provide a favorable environment for

According to the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, since the air branch pipe of the rhizosphere temperature controller is installed inside the double wall structure of the cultivation box, the temperature of the air supplied to the stem and leaves of the plant uniformly as a whole It is possible to maintain the temperature of the air supplied to the root of the plant in an advantageous way for plant growth, and it is also possible to control the temperature in the root zone of the plant. It is possible, and it is possible to keep the quality grade of the cultivated plants high.

In addition, according to the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to automatically supply water or nutrient solution and air, as well as to recycle in a circular manner, so that the need for manpower is minimized. It is possible, it is possible to save energy and reduce environmental pollution, and it is possible to implement a smart farm in a city or home.

In addition, according to the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, since it is configured using a hexahedron-shaped housing, it is possible to effectively install and grow plants on the roof of a building or in a narrow space, and it is possible to grow plants as necessary as a vegetable garden at home It is possible to grow vegetables, etc.

1 is a perspective view showing a container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a plan sectional view showing a container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view showing a container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state in which air is supplied to the inside of the double wall structure of the cultivation box through an air supply device in the container type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state in which a liquid supply device is installed in a container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state in which a cultivation box is supported on a frame in a container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state in which a root zone temperature control device is installed in a container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a block diagram for explaining a control process of a control unit in a container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

Terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, the terms "include" or "have" are intended to designate that there is a feature, number, process, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It should be understood that the presence or addition of numbers, processes, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in this application, they should not be interpreted in ideal or excessively formal meanings. don't

The terms or words used in this specification and claims should not be construed as being limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, and the inventors may appropriately define the concept of terms in order to explain their invention in the best way. Based on the principle that there is, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention. In addition, unless there is another definition in the technical terms and scientific terms used, they have meanings commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, and the gist of the present invention is described in the following description and accompanying drawings. Descriptions of well-known functions and configurations that may be unnecessarily obscure are omitted. The drawings introduced below are provided as examples to sufficiently convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the present invention may be embodied in other forms without being limited to the drawings presented below. Also, like reference numerals denote like elements throughout the specification. It should be noted that like elements in the drawings are indicated by like numerals wherever possible.

Next, a preferred embodiment of the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The present invention can be implemented in various forms, and is not limited to the embodiments described below.

Hereinafter, in order to clearly describe the present invention, detailed descriptions of parts not closely related to the present invention are omitted, and the same reference numerals are attached to the same or similar components throughout the description of the present invention, and repetitive descriptions are omitted. .

First, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 10, a plurality of cultivation boxes 90, a frame 20, and air supply. It consists of a device 30 and an air supply pipe 35.

The housing 10 is formed in the shape of a hexahedron with an empty interior.

For example, the housing 10 may be implemented using a standardized container, or may be used as a wall of a building or structure.

In addition, the housing 10 may be configured by further connecting a box-shaped structure for forming an equipment room space to one side of a generally provided container.

The inside of the housing 10 may be configured by dividing into a cultivation chamber 12, which is a space in which the cultivation box 90 is installed, and a device room 13, in which an air supply device 30 and the like are installed.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , a partition wall 16 for partitioning the cultivation chamber 12 and the equipment chamber 13 is installed inside the housing 10 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the housing 10 includes a first door 14 for entering and exiting the cultivation room 12 and a second door 15 for entering and exiting the equipment room 13. It is also possible to install by arranging each on both sides.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, it is also possible to install an intermediate door 17 on the partition wall 16 to enter and exit the cultivation chamber 12 and the equipment chamber 13.

It is also possible to configure a plurality of skylights 18 to be formed on both sides of the housing 10 in the longitudinal direction so that sunlight is irradiated toward the cultivation chamber 12.

It is also possible to install a blind 19 for controlling the amount of light passing through the skylight 18.

And, as shown in FIG. 8, the blind 19 adjusts the amount of light according to the control command of the controller 80 in response to the measured values of the illuminance sensor 83 installed inside and outside the housing 10. It is also possible to configure it to do so.

The controller 80 may also be configured to adjust the blinds 19 in consideration of an appropriate amount of sunlight according to the type of plant grown in the cultivation room 12 .

As shown in FIG. 3 , the cultivation box 90 is installed in a plurality of stages inside the housing 10 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the cultivation box 90 can be installed by dividing the cultivation chamber 12 of the housing 10 into left and right parts in the longitudinal direction and arranging them in a plurality of stages on both sides.

As shown in Figs. 3 and 6, the cultivation box 90 is formed in a box shape with an open upper surface.

The bottom and side walls of the cultivation box 90 are configured and installed in a double wall structure.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the cultivation box 90 is installed at a distance from the outer wall 92 having a “c”-shaped cross section with an open upper surface and the inner surface of the outer wall 92, and the upper surface is It is composed of a double wall structure consisting of an inner wall 94 having a "c" shaped cross section that is opened.

When the cultivation box 90 is configured with a double wall structure as described above, a flow path 96 having a “c”-shaped cross section through which air moves is formed between the outer wall 92 and the inner wall 94.

It is also possible to form a structure in which upper surfaces of the outer wall 92 and inner wall 94 are connected to each other so that the upper surfaces are closed, and a plurality of through holes are formed at the upper end of the side wall of the inner wall member.

In addition, the height of the upper surface of the side wall of the inner wall 94 is lower than the height of the upper surface of the side wall of the outer wall 92, and the outer wall 92 and the upper end of the side wall of the inner wall 94 are separated from each other. It is also possible to form

It is also possible to form a passage 96 through which air moves between the inner surface of the outer wall 92 and the outer surface of the inner wall 94 by installing a plurality of spacers between the inner surface of the outer wall 92 and the outer surface of the inner wall 94. do.

It is preferable to configure the spacers in a block shape and arrange and install a plurality of them at intervals because it is possible to form a flow path for free movement of air.

The spacer may be integrally formed with the outer wall 92 or the inner wall 94, or may be formed as a separate member and installed between the outer wall 92 and the inner wall 94.

A central duct groove to which the air supply pipe 35 is connected is formed in the center of the bottom surface of the outer wall 92 in a longitudinal direction, and connected to the central duct groove at intervals on the bottom surface of the outer wall 92, and both sides It is also possible to form a plurality of branch duct grooves each extending in the width direction toward the side wall.

In addition, it is also possible to form a plurality of wall duct grooves connected to the branch duct grooves and extending in the height direction on the inner surfaces of both side walls of the outer wall 92 .

And, as shown in FIG. 6, the space inside the inner wall 94 of the cultivation box 90 is filled with soil 98 or a medium for planting plants.

In the cultivation box 90, it is possible to grow various plants or mushrooms, such as vegetables, vegetables, sprouts, seedlings, and mushrooms.

And, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 3 and 6 , the frame 20 is installed in a standing state inside the housing 10 .

The frame 20 is installed in the cultivation chamber 12 of the housing 10 to support the plurality of cultivation boxes 90 in a plurality of stages.

For example, the frames 20 are installed at intervals along the longitudinal direction of the housing 10 and are installed in pairs at positions corresponding to each other on both sides of the outer wall 92 of the cultivation box 90 in the width direction. A plurality of vertical bars 22, which are installed by connecting the vertical bars 22 to each other along the longitudinal direction of the cultivation box 90, and a plurality of horizontal bars 24 installed in a plurality of stages at intervals up and down And, a plurality of support rods 26 installed by connecting each pair of the vertical rods 22 in the width direction of the cultivation box 90 and supported by being placed on the bottom surface of the outer wall 92 of the cultivation box 90 ), including

It is also possible to install a part of the support bar 26 so as to connect the upper ends of the paired vertical bars 22 to each other.

In the case where the height of the vertical rod 22 is formed higher than the upper surface of the cultivation box 90 installed at the top, the support rod 26 connecting the upper ends of the vertical rod 22 to each other is a cultivation box ( 90) is installed so as not to support it.

The frame 20 can also be configured using a circular pipe or a rectangular pipe.

And, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 , the air supply device 30 purifies the air outside the housing 10 or inside the cultivation chamber 12 and supplies it toward the cultivation box 90 .

As shown in FIG. 4, it is also possible to install a cooling/heating coil 36 that exchanges heat with the introduced air inside the air supply device 30.

When the heating and cooling coil 36 is installed as described above, it is possible to heat or cool the temperature of the air introduced into the inside and supply it, and the temperature of the cultivation chamber 12 (the temperature of the above-ground part of the cultivation container 90) is changed to It is possible to maintain a temperature suitable for plant growth.

And, it is also possible to install a filter unit 38 for dust collection in the air supply device 30.

The filter unit 38 may also be configured by combining a medium-performance filter and a high-performance filter.

As described above, when the high-performance filter is installed in the filter unit 38, it is possible to supply clean air from which microorganisms or bacteria harmful to cultivated plants or mushrooms are removed.

And, it is also possible to install a blowing fan 37 for moving air to the air supply device 30.

The air supply pipe 35 is connected to the discharge port of the air supply device 30 and is installed to supply purified air into the double wall structure of the cultivation box 90.

The air supply pipe 35 is configured to supply air to the passage 96 of the plurality of cultivation boxes 90 by branching from the main air pipe 34 connected to the outlet of the air supply device 30 and installed therein.

An air inlet 32 through which air from outside the housing 10 is introduced is installed on one side of the air supply device 30 .

As described above, when air is supplied to plants grown by configuring the air supply device 30, the air supply pipe 35, and the cultivation box 90, the ground portion of the cultivation box 90 passes between the double walls of the cultivation box 90. In the case of air that is supplied and comes in contact with the actual plant, the wind speed is very low, so it is possible to prevent the drying of the leaves of the plant.

And, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a liquid supply device for supplying nutrient solution or water to the soil 98 or medium for planting plants filled in the space inside the inner wall 94 of the cultivation box 90 It is also possible to further install (40).

The liquid supply device 40 is installed on the bottom side through the inside of the inner wall 94 of the cultivation box 90 and includes a plurality of liquid supply branch pipes 47 through which nutrient solution or water flows, and the liquid supply branch pipe ( The liquid tank 42 installed in the housing 10 and storing the nutrient solution or water supplied to 47), and the liquid injection pipe 46 installed between the liquid tank 40 and the plurality of liquid supply branch pipes 47 ) is also possible.

The plurality of liquid supply branch pipes 47 are branched from the liquid injection pipe 46 and installed.

In the portion of the liquid supply branch pipe 47 located inside the inner wall 94 of the cultivation box 90, dripping holes for supplying nutrient solution or water to the soil 98 or the culture medium in which plants are planted are provided at regular intervals. It is also possible to form many.

It is possible to arrange and install a plurality of the liquid supply branch pipes 47 in one cultivation box 90, and it is also possible to form them in a zigzag shape and install them so as to be evenly distributed over as many areas as possible.

As described above, when the liquid supply branch pipe 47 is configured and installed to control the supply of nutrient solution or water, the moisture condition of the soil 98 or medium filled in the inner space of the inner wall 94 of the cultivation box 90 is optimal for plants. It is possible to maintain the condition, and it is possible to effectively control the growth of plants.

It is also possible to configure the water remaining in the nutrient solution or water supplied to the soil 98 or medium through the liquid supply branch pipe 47 to be recovered and reused.

In the above, it has been described that the liquid supply device 40 is configured to supply nutrient solution or water to the soil 98 or the medium of the cultivation box 90, but the present invention is not limited thereto and the liquid supply branch pipe 47 It is also possible to install it on the ground side of the cultivation box 90 and spray or supply nutrient solution or water from the upper surface of the soil 98 or medium.

And, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, it is also possible to further install a root zone temperature control device 50 for controlling the temperature of the soil or medium filled in the inner space of the inner wall 94 of the cultivation box 90. do.

The root zone temperature control device 50 includes a heat exchanger 42 for adjusting the temperature of the air introduced through the air inlet pipe 53 to a set temperature through heat exchange, and the inner wall 94 of the cultivation box 90 A plurality of air branch pipes 57 installed on the bottom side through the inside and supplying the air passing through the heat exchanger 42 to the soil 98 or the nutrient solution, and the air branch pipe 57 and the heat exchanger It is also possible to include a main supply pipe 56 installed between (42) and a blowing fan 54 installed in the main supply pipe 56.

The plurality of air branch pipes 57 are branched from the main supply pipe 56 and installed.

In the above, air is passed through the heat exchanger 42 to perform heat exchange, and then the air is supplied toward the cultivation box 90 through the main supply pipe 56 and the air branch pipe 57, so that the temperature of the supplied air is set at the set temperature. It is possible to control, and it is possible to constantly control the temperature of the root zone of the cultivation box 90.

In the part of the air branch pipe 57 located inside the inner wall 94 of the cultivation box 90, a plurality of blowing holes are formed at regular intervals to supply air toward the soil 98 or the medium where plants are planted. It is also possible.

It is possible to arrange and install a plurality of air branch pipes 57 in one cultivation box 90, or to install them in a zigzag shape so that they are evenly distributed over as many areas as possible.

It is also possible to configure a plurality of blowing holes to form a plurality of ejection holes at a portion of the air branch pipe 57 buried in the soil 98 so that the air inside flows out toward the soil 98.

As described above, if the air branch pipe 57 is configured and installed to maintain the temperature of the soil 98 or the medium where the root zone of the plant is located at the most appropriate temperature for plant root growth, plant growth efficiency is optimally maintained it is possible

When configured as described above, air of an appropriate temperature is supplied to the stem or leaf of the plant through the air supply pipe 35 to the ground part where the stem or leaf of the plant is located, and to the soil 98 or the arrangement side where the root of the plant is located. It is possible to supply air at an appropriate temperature to the roots of the plant through the air branch pipe 57, and it is possible to provide an optimal environment for plant growth by adjusting the temperature of the aboveground part and the root zone differently from each other.

In addition, if the rhizosphere temperature controller 50 is configured as described above, it is possible to effectively supply oxygen to the rhizosphere where the roots of plants are located, and thus it is possible to maintain a very favorable environment for plant growth.

In the above, although it has been described that the root zone temperature control device 50 is implemented in a configuration using air, it is also possible to implement a configuration in which a heating medium is circulated.

In the case where the rhizosphere temperature control device 50 is configured to circulate the heating medium, configuring the heating medium so that it does not directly contact the soil 98 or the medium may affect plant growth due to contamination of the soil 98 or the medium. It is preferable because it can prevent adverse effects.

In the container type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is also possible to install a humidifier 88 in the cultivation room 12 of the housing 10.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the container type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a control unit 80, a temperature sensor 81, a humidity sensor 82, an illuminance sensor 83, and the like. It is also possible to configure to automatically control the pump 44 and the blowing fan 36 by installing.

For example, in the controller 80, the heating/cooling coil 36 heats or cools the air supplied through the air supply device 30 according to the temperature of the cultivation chamber 12 measured by the temperature sensor 81. By controlling the operation, it is possible to maintain the temperature of the inside of the cultivation chamber 12 or the supplied air at an optimum temperature for the growth of plants to be grown.

In addition, the control unit 80 may be configured to control the operation of the humidifier to maintain optimum humidity for the growth of plants according to the humidity of the cultivation chamber 12 measured by the humidity sensor 82.

And, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8 , it is also possible to install a lighting 89 on the frame 20 so as to irradiate light to the plants grown on the upper surface of the cultivation box 90 .

When the lighting 89 is installed as described above, when the illuminance value measured by the illuminance sensor 83 installed in the cultivation room 12 is insufficient for plant growth, the control unit 80 turns on the lighting 89. It is possible to secure sufficient amount of sunlight.

The container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above can be expanded and installed in the form of a building, and it is also possible to configure the cultivation box by setting the height of the interior space high and installing the cultivation box in multiple stages. do.

As described above, according to the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the utilization and efficiency of space are maximized and the productivity of plants (vegetables, vegetables, etc.) is greatly improved.

In the above, the preferred embodiment of the container-type plant cultivation apparatus according to the present invention has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is possible to carry out various modifications within the scope of the claims and description and accompanying drawings, , which also falls within the scope of the present invention.

10 - housing, 12 - cultivation room, 13 - equipment room, 14 - first door, 15 - second door
16 - partition wall, 17 - middle door, 18 - skylight, 19 - blind, 20 - frame
22 - vertical bar, 24 - horizontal bar, 26 - support bar, 30 - air supply device
32 - air inlet, 34 - main air engine, 35 - air supply pipe, 36 - cooling and heating coil
37 - blowing fan, 38 - filter unit, 40 - liquid supply device, 42 - liquid tank, 44 - pump
46 - injection pipe, 47 - liquid supply branch pipe, 50 - root zone temperature controller, 52 - heat exchanger
53 - air inlet pipe, 54 - blowing fan, 56 - main supply pipe, 57 - air branch pipe
80 - control unit, 81 - temperature sensor, 82 - humidity sensor, 83 - illuminance sensor
88 - humidifier, 89 - lighting

Claims (10)

A housing formed in a hollow hexahedron shape;
A plurality of cultivation boxes installed in a plurality of stages inside the housing, formed in a box shape with an open upper surface, and composed of a double wall structure;
A frame installed inside the housing and supporting the plurality of cultivation boxes in a plurality of stages;
An air supply device for purifying and temperature-regulating air,
A container-type plant cultivation device comprising an air supply pipe connected to the discharge port of the air supply device and supplying purified air to the inside of the double wall structure of the cultivation box. The method of claim 1,
A plurality of skylights are formed on both sides of the housing,
Container-type plant cultivation apparatus for installing a blind for controlling the amount of light passing through the skylight. The method of claim 2,
Further installing a liquid supply device for supplying nutrient solution or water to soil or a medium for planting plants filled in the space inside the inner wall of the cultivation box,
The liquid supply device penetrates the inside of the inner wall of the cultivation box and is installed on the bottom side, and a plurality of liquid supply branch pipes through which nutrient solution or water flows, and nutrient solution or water supplied to the liquid supply branch pipe are stored and stored in the housing A container-type plant cultivation apparatus comprising a liquid tank installed and a liquid injection pipe installed between the liquid tank and a plurality of liquid supply branch pipes. According to claim 2 or claim 3,
Further installing a root zone temperature control device for controlling the temperature of the soil or medium filled in the inner space of the inner wall of the cultivation box,
The root zone temperature control device is a heat exchanger for adjusting the temperature of the air introduced through the air inlet pipe to a set temperature through heat exchange, installed on the bottom side through the inside of the inner wall of the cultivation box, and the air passing through the heat exchanger. A container-type plant cultivation apparatus comprising a plurality of air branch pipes for supplying to the soil or nutrient solution, a main supply pipe installed between the air branch pipe and the heat exchanger, and a blowing fan installed in the main supply pipe. The method of claim 4,
A container-type plant cultivation device further installing a humidifier in the housing. The method of claim 5,
Install more control units,
Install more temperature sensors, humidity sensors and illuminance sensors,
A container-type plant cultivation device configured to automatically control a pump, a blowing fan, blinds, and a humidifier in response to measured values from a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an illuminance sensor in a control unit. The method of claim 1,
The cultivation box is composed of a double wall structure consisting of an outer wall having a "c"-shaped cross section with an open upper surface and an inner wall having a "c"-shaped cross section installed at a distance from the inner surface of the outer wall and having an open upper surface, and the outer wall Container-type plant cultivation apparatus for installing a plurality of spacers between the inner surface of the inner wall and the outer surface of the inner wall. The method of claim 7,
The cultivation box is a container-type plant cultivation device in which the upper surfaces of the outer and inner walls are connected to each other to form a structure in which the upper surface is closed, and a plurality of through holes are formed at the upper end of the side wall of the inner wall member. The method of claim 7,
The cultivation box forms a height of the upper surface of the side wall of the inner wall lower than the height of the upper surface of the side wall of the outer wall, and forms a structure in which the upper part of the side wall of the outer wall and the inner wall are separated from each other. The method of claim 7,
The cultivation box forms a central duct groove to which the air supply pipe is connected long in the longitudinal direction at the center of the bottom surface of the outer wall, and is connected to the central duct groove at intervals on the bottom surface of the outer wall and is wide toward the wall on both sides. A container-type plant cultivation device forming a plurality of branch duct grooves extending in each direction, and forming a plurality of wall duct grooves connected to the branch duct grooves and extending in the height direction on the inner surface of the wall on both sides of the outer wall. .

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