KR20230122275A - Apparatus for cultivating plants - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a machine room in which a cabinet forming an exterior, at least one of which is provided in the cabinet, and an inner box forming a cultivation space therein, and a machine room unit including an air conditioner for harmonizing air in the cultivation space are provided. In the plant cultivation apparatus comprising the machine room unit is seated, it provides a plant cultivation apparatus including a machine room module base that can be detached in a sliding manner into the inside of the machine room.

Description

Plant cultivation device {APPARATUS FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS}

The present invention relates to a plant cultivating apparatus, and more specifically, to a plant cultivating apparatus capable of creating an environment capable of controlling the growth of plants.

The plant cultivation device has a cultivation room, which is a space capable of accommodating plants, and creates an environment capable of controlling the growth of plants accommodated in the cultivation room. Nutrients that can affect the growth of plants and a component for providing light.

A plant cultivation apparatus disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 2020-0100497 has a cabinet with a cultivation space, a multi-stage tray provided in the cultivation space, a light source module for irradiating light to plants grown on the tray, and a tray. It controls the growth of plants in the cultivation room, including a water tank for supplying water and an air conditioning module for air conditioning in the cultivation room.

The plant cultivation apparatus must implement a growth environment required for plant growth, and introduce air cooled by an air conditioning module into the cultivation space to maintain an appropriate temperature for plant growth in the cultivation space, or A technique for supplying water or nutrient solution to my plants has been disclosed.

A device for supplying temperature-controlled air to the cultivation space or supplying water or nutrient solution to plants is usually installed in the cabinet, but convenient access to the device is required in case of future breakdown or inspection. .

Therefore, there is a need for a necessary technology to solve these problems.

KR 10-2020-0100497 A1

The present invention relates to a device for controlling the temperature of air in a cultivation space, a tank for supplying water or nutrient solution to plants in a cultivation space, and a plant capable of promoting convenient access to the device in case of failure or inspection. We want to provide a cultivation device.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a cabinet forming an exterior, at least one of which is provided in the cabinet, and an inner box forming a cultivation space therein, and a machine room including an air conditioner for harmonizing air in the cultivation space. A plant cultivation apparatus including a machine room in which a unit is provided, wherein the machine room unit is seated and includes a machine room module base that can be detached and detached from the inside of the machine room in a sliding manner.

According to an embodiment, an opening formed at a rear of the machine room may be included, and the machine room module base may be slid forward and backward through the opening to be detached from the machine room.

According to an embodiment, a guide protrusion protrudes upward from the bottom surface of the machine room and guides the movement of the machine room module base moving in a sliding manner, and the machine room module base is seated on the guide protrusion, It may move forward and backward along the direction in which the guide protrusion extends.

According to an embodiment, a locking step protruding upward from the front side of the bottom surface of the machine room to limit forward movement of the machine room module base moving along the guide protrusion may further be included.

According to an embodiment, the machine room module base may include a top plate on which the air conditioning device is seated, and a support leg protruding from a lower portion of the top plate so that movement is guided by the guide protrusion when the top plate slides. there is.

According to one embodiment, the support legs may be formed by bending downward at left and right ends of the top plate.

According to one embodiment, the lower end of the support leg may have a rounded shape by being bent inwardly or outwardly.

According to an embodiment, the machine room module base may move forward and backward with a lower end of the support leg in contact with one side of the guide protrusion.

According to one embodiment, the machine room module base may not have wheels for moving in and out of the machine room.

According to one embodiment, the plant cultivation apparatus may further include a tray provided in the cultivation space to grow plants, and the machine room unit may further include electrical components for supplying water, nutrient solution, or culture solution to the tray. can

According to an embodiment, a water tank for storing water is further included, but when the machine room module base is installed into the machine room, the water tank may mediate a connection between the tray and the flow path.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to promote convenience of access to the air conditioning device or the like mounted in the machine room of the plant cultivation device in case of failure or inspection.

In addition, it is possible to easily mount a water tank, a nutrient solution tank or a condensate tank in the tank room of the plant cultivation apparatus, and also facilitate connection with a device installed in the machine room.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing a plant cultivation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing the appearance of a capsule according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the case of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened.
Figure 5 is a view showing the rear surface of the plant cultivation device of Figure 4.
Figure 6 is a view showing the front of the plant cultivation apparatus of Figure 4.
7 is a view showing an internal wound according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an assembly view of first and second insulation plates according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view showing a state in which the tank room and the machine room of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention are assembled.
10 is a view showing a state in which the machine room of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is assembled.
11 and 12 are views showing the bottom of the plant cultivation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a view showing a state in which a machine room module base according to an embodiment of the present invention is seated on a machine room floor.
14 is a view showing an air conditioner and the like mounted in a machine room of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a view showing a state in which the tank housing of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is detached.
16 is an exploded view of a tank housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a view showing a rear surface of a tank housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same or similar elements are given the same reference numerals regardless of reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "unit" and "unit" for the constituent elements used in the following description are given or used interchangeably in consideration of ease of writing the specification, and do not themselves have a meaning or role distinct from each other. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiment disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention , it should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms.

These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but other elements may exist in the middle. It should be. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element, it should be understood that no other element exists in the middle.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In this specification, terms such as "comprise" or "having" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, 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, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

plant cultivation system

1 is a conceptual diagram showing a plant cultivation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the plant cultivation system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plant cultivation device 100, a capsule 200, a user terminal 300 and a server 400. .

In the plant cultivation system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the Internet of Things (IoT) is applied, and the plant cultivation device 100 senses the capsule 200 and based on control data obtained Plant cultivation environment can be controlled automatically.

In addition, the user can monitor the plant cultivation process in real time through the user terminal 300, and at the same time, the cultivation record can be converted into a database and stored in the user terminal 300. The user may remotely control the plant cultivation apparatus 100 through the user terminal 300 to customize the plant cultivation environment.

Figure 2 is a view showing the appearance of the capsule according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the case of the plant cultivation device according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the capsule 200 may be a container in which a seed 150 is packaged. Here, the seed 250 may refer not only to seeds, seeds, seeds, etc., but also to include nursery plants from which the seeds germinate. Depending on the type of seed, the appearance of the capsule 200, such as the shape or color, may be different. The user can select and purchase varieties of the capsule 200 according to his or her taste in the market place.

As shown in FIG. 4, the capsule 200 may be seated on the tray 120 of the plant cultivation device 100, and the seed of the capsule 200 seated on the tray 120 is the plant cultivation device 100. It can be cultured and grown in the cultivation space (S) of

The variety of the capsule 200 can be detected by the sensor module 170 of the plant cultivation device 100 (see FIG. 7, etc.). Various methods may be used to obtain various information such as whether the sensor module 170 is seated on the capsule 200, variety, control data, etc., but according to an embodiment of the present invention, the capsule 200 is QR A smart code such as a quick response code is prepared, and the sensor module 170 including the camera module photographs the QR code of the capsule 200 and analyzes and processes the photographed image, so that the tray ( 120) to identify the capsules 200 arbitrarily placed in a plurality of spots, and to obtain various information such as the number of capsules 200, the type of each identified capsule 200, the placement location of each capsule 200, and the placement time. can be obtained

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sensor module 170 uses a near field communication (NFC) method such as radio frequency identification (RFID) or a long-distance wireless communication method to transmit various types of information from the capsule 200. information can be obtained. In addition to this, of course, various methods such as an optical recognition method, an electromagnetic recognition method, or an information acquisition method using feature points may be used.

As described above, the variety of the capsule 200 can be identified by the sensor module 170, and accordingly, the control module determines the type and arrangement of the capsule 200 identified by the sensor module 170. Control data for controlling the cultivation device 100 may be generated.

Meanwhile, the capsule 200 may include a capsule frame 210, a capsule cover 220, and a seed 250 (see FIG. 2).

The capsule frame 210 may form a skeleton of the capsule 200 and may be a member for accommodating the seed accommodating portion 240 therein. At this time, the material of the capsule frame 210 may be synthetic resin or the like, and may be manufactured by plastic injection molding or the like.

The upper and lower surfaces of the capsule frame 210 may be open, and an open portion may be formed on at least a portion of the side surface. A mature plant can be exposed to the outside through an open portion of the upper surface of the capsule frame 210, and a seed receiving portion 240 of the plant through an open portion of the lower surface of the capsule frame 210 and a plurality of open portions of the side surface of the capsule frame 210. Air and culture medium necessary for growth can be supplied.

A capsule cover 220 may be provided on the upper surface of the capsule frame 210 to cover the open portion and preserve the seed 250 inside the capsule frame 210 . Accordingly, when the capsule cover 220 is opened, the upper open portion of the capsule frame 210 is exposed to the outside, thereby securing a space for the seed 250 to grow. In addition, the recognition unit 230 provided on the capsule cover 220 may provide various types of information about the capsule 200 .

At least a portion of the capsule cover 220 may be opened and closed in the form of a cap. To this end, the capsule cover 220 may include a remaining portion 221 and a removal portion 222 . Here, the remaining part 221 may be a part that remains when the capsule cover 220 is opened, and the removal part 222 may be a part that is removed when the capsule cover 220 is opened.

The removal portion 222 may be formed to cover the open portion of the upper surface of the capsule frame 210, and to open the capsule cover 220, an opening is required between the removal portion 222 and the remaining portion 221. For ease of use, an easy-cut may be formed in which a part of the perforation line is separated or cut out.

The recognition unit 230 is a part recognized by the sensor module 170 of the plant cultivation device 100, and the recognition unit 230 may have various forms according to the recognition method, and as an example, the QR code (Quick response code) ), an RFID chip, a magnetic material, and a feature point.

When the recognition unit 230 is provided in the form of a smart code such as a QR code (Quick response code), it may be disposed and/or formed integrally with the remaining portion 221 of the capsule cover 220, but the recognition unit 230 The location is not limited thereto.

The seed accommodating part 240 is a part accommodating the seed 250, like soil in a natural state, and the seed accommodating part 240 has breathability through which air can pass, and properties capable of absorbing and retaining moisture. It is preferable to have, for example, the material of the seed receiving portion 240 may be a porous sponge material, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, it is preferable that one seed 250 of a single variety exist in one capsule 200, but it is not limited thereto, and a plurality of seeds 250 of various kinds may exist in one capsule 200.

Plant cultivation device

On the other hand, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the case of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened, Figure 5 is a view showing the back of the plant cultivation device of FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a view showing the front of the plant cultivation device of FIG.

3 to 6, the plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet 110, a tray 120, a light source module 160, air conditioners 151 to 153 and control A module (not shown) may be included.

The cabinet 110 forms the exterior of the plant cultivation apparatus 100, but the cabinet 110 includes at least one inner box 130 forming a cultivation space S therein, and a machine room M located below it. can include

The cabinet 110 may be provided with a door 111 that can be opened and closed at the front.

When the door 111 is opened, the cultivation space (S) may be exposed to the outside, and the user may open the door 111 to seat the capsule 200 on the tray 120 or place the capsule 200 on the tray 120 as needed. ), mature plants can be harvested.

Conversely, when the door 111 is closed, the cultivation space (S) can be blocked from the outside, and the user closes the door 111 to isolate the cultivation space (S) from the outside, if necessary, to separate the cultivation environment from the outside. can provide.

At least one window 1111 may be provided on the door 111 , and a user may visually check the cultivation space S inside the cabinet 110 through the window 1111 . Accordingly, the window 1111 may be positioned toward the cultivation space (S).

The illumination in the cultivation space (S) can be brightly set according to the plant cultivation environment by the light source module 160, and in order to prevent glare or damage to the eyes of the user accordingly, the window 1111 has the cultivation space (S). ) means may be provided to block or absorb the light. For example, at least a portion of the window 1111 may be coated with a material for light absorption and/or light reflection.

In addition, the plant cultivation apparatus 100 may be provided with an electronic panel 112 for receiving user input or outputting various information to a screen.

The user visually checks information related to the plant cultivation environment outputted from the electronic panel 112 through the door 111 or the window 1111, or the user uses a touch input or a press input through the electronic panel 112 to plant plants. Growing environment can be controlled.

In addition, a first channel C1 and/or a second channel C2 for exchanging outside air with the cultivation space S may be formed in the door 111 . Outside air may be introduced into the cultivation space (S) through the first channel (C1), and conversely, air in the cultivation space (S) may be discharged to the outside through the second channel (C2).

In addition, the inner surface of the door 111 has a space for holding harvesting tools such as scissors or a tray, so that the user can conveniently harvest mature plants and transport the harvested plants using the mounted tools. there is.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4 , a plurality of inner trays 130 forming a cultivation space S may be provided in the cabinet 110, and the cultivation space S is independently divided by the inner tray 130. It can be (reference numerals Sa to Sc). That is, the inner bed 130 and the cultivation space S correspond one-to-one, so that one inner bed 130 may have one cultivation space S, and among the terms used in this specification, the cultivation space S may refer to an inner space of the inner wound 130 .

At this time, the plurality of inner boxes 130 in the cabinet 110 may be stacked vertically, but are not limited thereto, and may be arranged in various forms.

At least one of trays 120a to 120c, light source modules 160a to 160c, and sensor modules 170 (not shown) may be provided in each of the plurality of cultivation spaces Sa to Sc. there is. A tray 120 may be provided below the cultivation spaces Sa to Sc, and a light source module 160 and a sensor module 170 may be disposed on the ceiling of the cultivation spaces Sa to Sc.

The cabinet 110 may include cabinet frames 101 and 102 forming a skeleton of the cabinet 110 . Accordingly, the cabinet frames 101 and 102 may be formed of a combination of a plurality of vertical frames 101 provided in a vertical direction and a plurality of horizontal frames 102 provided in a horizontal direction.

That is, the plurality of vertical frames 101 and the plurality of horizontal frames 102 are connected in a lattice, and as shown in the drawing, may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape that is long in a substantially vertical direction. At this time, the door 111 is At least some of the plurality of horizontal frames 102 provided on the front side may be omitted and opened.

At least one inner case 130 may be coupled to the cabinet frames 101 and 102 , and thus the inner case 130 may be fixedly supported in the cabinet 110 . Specifically, a plurality of inner boxes 130 are coupled at different heights to at least some of the horizontal frames 102 provided on the left and right sides of the cabinet 110, so that the plurality of inner boxes 130 are cabinet frames 101 and 102. can be fixedly supported.

7 is a view showing an internal wound according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7 , as described above, a light source module 160 and a sensor module 170 may be provided on the ceiling of the inner case 130, and a tray 120 may be provided under the inner case 130. At this time, a pair of rails may be provided on the left and right inner walls of the inner box 130 so that the tray 120 can slide forward and backward.

The tray 120 may move forward and backward along a pair of rails provided on the inner case 130 , and may be drawn into the inner case 130 or drawn out from the inner case 130 .

When the tray 120 is inserted into the inner box 130 and mounted, it may be connected to a culture fluid flow path (not shown) connected to the culture fluid tank 191 storing the culture fluid mixed with water and nutrient fluid.

Specifically, the tray 120 may be provided with an inlet through which the culture medium is supplied to the inner accommodating space, and the culture medium stored in the culture medium tank 191 flows into the inner accommodating space of the tray 120 through the inlet of the tray 120. It can be. That is, the culture medium stored in the culture medium tank 191 may be supplied to the inner accommodation space of the tray 120 by receiving power from a pump or an actuator at a flow rate controlled by a valve or the like.

According to another embodiment, the tray 120 may be provided with an outlet through which the culture medium stored in the inner accommodation space is discharged, in addition to an inlet through which the culture medium is supplied to the inner accommodation space. Accordingly, the culture medium in the inner accommodating space of the tray 120 may circulate with the culture medium tank 191 through the inlet and outlet provided in the tray 120 . That is, the culture medium stored in the culture medium tank 191 can be circulated via the internal accommodating space of the tray 120 by receiving power from a pump or an actuator at a flow rate controlled by a valve or the like.

Eventually, the upper surface of the tray 120 may be provided with a plurality of spots in which a plurality of capsules 200 can be seated in contact with the cultivation space S, and the plants in the capsules 200 seated in the spots The silver tray 120 may grow by the culture medium stored in the inner accommodating space.

The control module according to an embodiment of the present invention controls the amount of supply or circulation of the culture medium, but at this time, it is possible to obtain control data by sensing the capsules 200 provided in a plurality of spots of the tray 120, and the capsules 200 Depending on at least one of the number, variety, placement location, and placement time of the, it is possible to control the amount of supply or circulation of the culture medium.

Accordingly, the user may collect mature plants one by one in units of capsules 200, or may acquire mature plants in units of seedlings at once by separating the tray 120 from the inner bed 130. At this time, when the user harvests plants in seedling units, the tray 120 can be stably (maintained horizontally) on the table so that the tray 120 can be moved directly to the dining table and the legs protruding from the bottom surface so that the user can sit on the table. can include

Meanwhile, the light source module 160 in the inner bed 130 may emit light to the cultivation space S to form a lighting environment for plant cultivation. The light source module 160 may determine the illuminance of the cultivation space S by providing light to the cultivation space S.

The plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of light source modules 160a to 160c, and the number of light source modules 160 is the number of the inner bed 130 or the cultivation space S. may be equal to the number of That is, the plurality of light source modules 160a to 160c and the plurality of cultivation spaces Sa to Sc are in one-to-one correspondence, so that one light source module 160 may be disposed in one cultivation space S.

As described above, the light source module 160 is disposed on the ceiling (or upper part) of the cultivation space S so that light emitted from the light source module 160 can be incident on a plurality of spots of the tray 120. can

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the light source module 160 may be located inside the inner case 130, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be located outside the inner case 130.

The light source module 160 may include at least one substrate (not shown) on which a plurality of lamps are mounted. Here, the board may be a printed circuit board (PCB), and the plurality of lamps may be a light emitting diode array (LED).

The light emitted from the lamp may have any one or a combination of a white wavelength band, a red wavelength band, and a blue wavelength band in a wavelength band. Preferably, in order to implement the wavelength band of natural light, among the plurality of lamps, the ratio of the lamps in the white wavelength band is the highest, the lamps in the red wavelength band are the next highest, and the lamps in the blue wavelength band are the next highest. may have the lowest percentage.

The control module according to an embodiment of the present invention may obtain control data by sensing the capsules 200 randomly placed in a plurality of spots of the tray 120, and may obtain control data, such as the number, type, and arrangement of the capsules 200. Depending on at least one of the position and the arrangement time, zoning control for each area, light amount control, wavelength band control, etc. may be performed using a plurality of lamps of the light source module 160 .

The light source module 160 may be provided with two substrates (not shown) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the two substrates will be provided on both left and right sides of the sensor module 170 located in the center. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to the number or arrangement of substrates.

In addition, the light source module 160 may include a substrate cover 161 provided in front of the substrate on which the lamp is mounted facing downward and covering the substrate so that the substrate is not exposed to moisture in the cultivation space (S).

As long as the substrate cover 161 is made of a material that can transmit light generated by the lamp, the material is not particularly limited, and the substrate cover 161 is coupled with a substrate base (not shown) supporting the substrate, The light source module 160 including the substrate, the substrate base, and the substrate cover 161 may be modularized. The modularized light source module 160 may be mounted on or detached from the upper portion of the inner case 130 in units of modules.

Here, the substrate cover 161 does not cover the front of the sensor module 170, and the sensor module 170 is exposed toward the cultivation space S through the through hole, so that the light reflection of the lamp by the substrate cover 161 It is desirable to prevent the sensor module 170 from being affected by light refraction.

However, a sealing member (not shown) is provided between the outer circumferential surface of the sensor module 170 and the through hole so that moisture in the cultivation space S does not flow into the substrate through the gap formed between the through hole and the sensor module 170 inserted therein. ) is interposed to keep the interior of the light source module 160 airtight or watertight.

Meanwhile, the sensor module 170 located approximately at the center of the light source module 160 may be a module that senses (recognizes) the capsules 200 randomly arranged in a plurality of spots of the tray 120 and generates control data. . Here, the control data may include information about the number of capsules 200 randomly placed in a plurality of spots of the tray 120, a variety, a placement position, and a placement time.

The plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a light source module 160, a circulation fan 141, By controlling the air conditioners 151 to 153, the heater 180, and the circulation amount and concentration of the culture solution, an optimal cultivation environment can be provided even if the user selects and arranges the capsules 200.

At this time, the sensor module 170 can be turned on/off according to the user's selection. That is, the user completes setting the capsules 200 in a plurality of spots of the tray 200 and then turns on the sensor module 170, thereby setting the capsules at the time when the sensor module 170 starts operating ( 200), the environment of the cultivation space (S) can be automatically controlled according to the acquired control data.

As a means for recognizing the capsule 200, the sensor module 170 may include, for example, a camera module, and the recognition unit 230 of the capsule 200 may use a QR code (Quick response code). In the case of including a smart code, the sensor module 170 may recognize the capsule 200 by analyzing and processing an image obtained by taking a QR code.

However, it is not limited thereto, and for example, when a near field communication (NFC) method such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and a long-distance wireless communication method are used as a recognition method of the capsule 200, the sensor The module 170 may be provided in the form of a reader and receiver for wireless communication with the recognition unit 230 of the capsule 200.

In addition, as another example, when a unique magnetic field generated in the recognizing unit of the capsule 200 is used as a recognizing method of the capsule 200, the sensor module 170 may be provided in the form of a hall sensor. there is. Also, as another example, when light of a specific wavelength band emitted from a recognition unit of the capsule 200 is used as a recognition method of the capsule 200, the sensor module 170 may be provided in the form of a light detection sensor.

In addition to this, various methods may be used as a method for recognizing the capsule 200, and in this case, various sensors matching the method for recognizing the capsule 200 may be used as the sensor module 170.

The control module according to an embodiment of the present invention not only recognizes the capsule 200 by using the sensor module 170, but also obtains an image of the plant to determine the area occupied by the leaves of the plant or the area ratio. In order to measure the growth rate of plants, the sensor module 170, as described above, may include a camera module.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, on one side (for example, the rear surface) of the inner box 130, an outlet O for discharging air in the cultivation space S to the first duct 142 and , An inlet (I) through which air flowing along the second duct 143 is introduced into the cultivation space (S) may be provided.

Accordingly, the air in the cultivation space (S) is discharged through the outlet (O), cooled or heated by the air conditioners (151 to 153) in the machine room (M) and then introduced through the inlet (I), (S) My air can be conditioned.

The positions of the inlet (I) and the outlet (O) formed in the inner box 130 are not particularly limited, but according to an embodiment of the present invention, in order to indirectly and relatively accurately measure the air around the plant on the tray 120, the outlet (O) is located on the lower side of the rear surface of the inner case 130, ie, close to the location of the tray 120, and the inlet I opposite to this may be located on the upper side of the rear surface of the inner case 130.

Here, the air conditioners 151 to 153 may include a compressor 151, a condenser 152, an evaporator 153, and a flow control valve (not shown).

Accordingly, the refrigerant may circulate through the compressor 151, the condenser 152, the evaporator 153, and a flow control valve (not shown), and is drawn out of the cultivation space S and returned to the cultivation space S. The supplied circulating air passes through the condenser 152 and the evaporator 153, which are heat exchangers, so that heat exchange is performed, so that the temperature of the air can be adjusted.

In addition, the air conditioners 151 to 153 are provided in front of the condenser 152, which is a heat exchanger, in order to increase the heat exchange capacity between the refrigerant and the air, and a heat dissipation fan capable of sucking in outside air by driving and providing it to the condenser 152. (154) may be further included.

As shown in FIG. 6, outside air may flow into the cultivation space S through the first channel C1, and conversely, air in the cultivation space S may be discharged to the outside through the second channel C2. can The first channel (C1) may be referred to as an inflow channel in terms of introducing outdoor air into the cultivation space (S), and the second channel (C2) is a discharge channel in terms of discharging air from the cultivation space (S) to the outside. can be called as

At this time, the first channel (C1) and the second channel (C2) by passing through the machine room (M), particularly the air conditioners (151 to 153) or the first and second flow passages (P1, P2) connected thereto, the outside and cultivation The space (S) can be connected to be able to communicate with each other. Specifically, the outside air may be mixed with the air of the first channel C1 and the air conditioners 151 to 153 and/or the first and second flow passages P1 and P2 and introduced into the cultivation space S, and The air in the cultivation space S may be mixed with air of the air conditioners 151 to 153 and/or the first and second flow passages P1 and P2 and discharged to the outside.

That is, in the plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the outside and the cultivation space S are not directly connected, but the air conditioners 151 to 153 and/or the first and second flow paths P1 and P2 ), the outdoor air and the air in the cultivation space (S) can be effectively introduced into the cultivation space (S) or discharged to the outside by using the power of the air conditioning system.

Of course, the plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention introduces outside air into the cultivation space (S) without operating the air conditioners (151 to 153) when necessary, or transfers the air in the cultivation space (S) to the outside. By discharging, it is also possible to control the air conditioning environment in the cultivation space (S).

The circulation fan 141 in the machine room M can generate a driving force for the air in the cultivation space S to form an air flow along the first and second flow paths P1 and P2. That is, the pressure in the first flow path P1 and the second flow path P2 may be formed by the circulation fan 141, and for this purpose, the circulation fan 141 may be, for example, a centrifugal fan, but is limited thereto. It is not, and the type is not particularly limited as long as it is for generating power to flow air.

By driving the circulation fan 141, the first flow path P1 is formed with negative pressure (including a vacuum state), so that the first flow path P1 can suck air in the communicating space, and on the contrary, the second flow path P2 ) is a positive pressure is formed by the circulation fan 141, the second flow path (P2) can discharge the air to the communicated space.

The air conditioners 151 to 153 may induce heat exchange between the air and the refrigerant in the first and second passages P1 and P2 through the heat exchangers 152 and 153, and accordingly, the air in the cultivation space S It can be circulated to adjust temperature and/or humidity.

The first flow path (P1) has an end portion connected to the circulation fan 141, and at least one first terminal (T11 to T13) connected to the outlet (O) of the cultivation space (S) in the first flow path (P1). can provide.

In addition, the distal end of the second flow path P2 is connected to the circulation fan 141, and the second flow path P2 has at least one second terminal (T21 to T23) connected to the inlet (I) of the cultivation space (S). ) can be provided.

As a result, by driving the circulation fan 141, the air in the cultivation space S can be discharged to the first flow path P1 through the outlet O by the negative pressure of the first flow path P1, and the heat exchanger 152 , 153) to exchange heat with the refrigerant of the air conditioners 151 to 153, and then flow back into the cultivation space S through the inlet port I by the positive pressure of the second flow path P2.

Reference numerals Oa to Oc and Ia to Ic in FIG. 6 indicate outlets and inlets provided in the plurality of cultivation spaces Sa to Sc, respectively.

Looking at the first and second flow passages P1 and P2, the first and second flow passages P1 and P2 may be provided inside the heat insulating member 500 having a substantially plate shape, as shown in FIG. Here, the heat insulating member 500 may be styrofoam (polystyrene foam) and/or expanded vermiculite (expanded vermiculite) having excellent heat insulating properties, but the present invention is not particularly limited thereto.

When the heat insulating member 500 including the first and second flow passages P1 and P2 is located on the rear surface of the inner box 130, as shown in FIG. 5, the plate-shaped heat insulating member 500 is a plant growing device. Most of the area except for the machine room (M) of (100) can be covered.

At this time, on the front surface of the heat insulating member 500, at least one first terminal (T11 to T13) connected to the outlet (O) of the cultivation space (S), and the inlet (I) of the cultivation space (S) and At least one connected second terminal T21 to T22 may be formed through, and thus, the first flow path P1 formed inside the heat insulating member 500 passes through the first terminals T11 to T13. It may be connected to the outlet (O) of the 130, and the second flow path (P2) may be connected to the inlet (I) of the inner case 130 through the second terminals (T21 ~ T22).

In addition, in order to form an air flow through the first and second flow passages P1 and P2 by driving the circulation fan 141, the distal ends of the first and second flow passages P1 and P2 may be connected to the circulation fan 141. can To this end, an outlet OL, which is the distal end of the first flow path P1, and an inlet port IL, which is the distal end of the second flow path P2, may be provided on one side of the heat insulating member 500, which is introduced here. The sphere IL is connected to the second connection end 141b of the circulation fan 141, and the outlet port OL is connected to the first connection end 141a of the circulation fan 141, so that the circulation fan 141 Air can be withdrawn from the first flow path P1 through the outlet port OL and the first connection end 141a, and the second flow path through the second connection end 141b and the inlet port IL. Air can be discharged through (P2).

To this end, the positions of the inlet (IL) and the outlet (OL) are not particularly limited, but according to an embodiment of the present invention, the outlet (OL) and the inlet (IL) are the bottom surface of the heat insulating member (500). (底面), it is preferable that each is easily connected to the first and second connection ends 141a and 141b of the circulation fan 141 located at the bottom (see FIG. 5).

However, it is preferable that airtightness is ensured and coupled so that leakage does not occur in the inlet (IL) and outlet (OL) portions of the heat insulating member 500 connected to the circulation fan 141 .

Meanwhile, the heat insulating member 500 including the first and second flow passages P1 and P2 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be integrally molded, but is not limited thereto, and according to an embodiment of the present invention In the heat insulating member 500, the first and second heat insulating plates 510 and 520 may face each other and be coupled.

8 is a view showing first and second insulation plates according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the heat insulating member 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed by coupling a substantially plate-shaped first heat insulating plate 510 and the second heat insulating plate 520 to each other. . The first insulation plate 510 is disposed on the rear side of the plant cultivation device 100, and the second insulation plate 520 is located on the front side of the plant cultivation device 100, so that the first and second insulation plates ( 510, 520) may be combined.

At this time, at least one of the first and second insulating plates 510 and 520 may have a passage groove concavely formed along the first and second passages P1 and P2 on a surface facing the other one, respectively. The first and second flow passages P1 and P2 may be formed by opposingly coupling the first and second insulating plates 510 and 520 so that the passage grooves 512 , 521 and 522 face inward.

Meanwhile, as described above, at least one duct connected to the outside may be directly or indirectly connected to at least one of the first and second flow passages P1 and P2.

Through at least one duct connected to the first and/or second channels C1 and C2, outside air flows along the first and second flow paths P1 and P2 and flows into the cultivation space S, or Conversely, air inside the cultivation space S may be discharged to the outside by flowing along the first and second flow paths P1 and P2.

First, looking closely at the process in which outdoor air flows along the first and second flow passages P1 and P2 and flows into the cultivation space S, outside air flows through the first and second flow passages P1 and P2. Paths introduced into the space S may vary, but according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first flow path P1 communicates with each other via the first channel C1 and the third duct 144. can be connected

The first flow path P1 and the first channel C1 may be directly or indirectly connected to each other, and accordingly, outside air is supplied through the third duct 144 by the negative pressure generated by the driving force of the circulation fan 141 . It flows into the flow path P1 and can be mixed with the air of the first flow path P1.

Here, when outside air flows into the first flow path P1 through the third duct 144, the temperature may be adjusted through the heat exchangers 152 and 153, specifically the evaporator 153, and then, the second It can be introduced into the cultivation space (S) through the inlet (I) by the positive pressure formed in the flow path (P2).

Conversely, a process in which the air inside the cultivation space S is mixed with the air of the second flow path P2 through the second flow path P2 and discharged to the outside will be described.

The path for discharging the air of the cultivation space (S) to the outside may vary, but according to an embodiment of the present invention, the fourth terminal (directly or indirectly connected to the second channel (C2)) T4) may be provided. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second channel (C2) and the fourth terminal (T4) can be connected to communicate with each other via a fourth duct (not shown).

When the fourth terminal T4 is provided in the second flow path P2, the air in the cultivation space S flows into the first flow path P1 through the outlet O due to the negative pressure of the first flow path P1. , can be mixed with the air of the first flow path (P1). Then, the air mixed in the first flow path P1 may be discharged to the outside through the second channel C2 by the positive pressure of the second flow path P2. That is, the air in the cultivation space (S) may be discharged to the outside through the second channel (C2) via the first flow path (P1) and the second flow path (P2).

Meanwhile, opening and closing operations of the first channel C1 and the second channel C2 may be controlled by a control command generated by a control module (not shown).

That is, the plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention depends on the air conditioning environment (temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, etc.) of air can be determined. In addition, the control module may control the air discharge or discharge rate of the cultivation space (S) to adjust the humidity of the cultivation space (S).

To this end, the plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a temperature/humidity device (not shown) and a carbon dioxide concentration meter (not shown) to sense the air conditioning environment of the cultivation space (S). It may be provided inside or outside of (S).

In addition, the control module according to an embodiment of the present invention may acquire control data by sensing the capsules 200 randomly disposed in a plurality of spots of the tray 120, Depending on at least one of the placement location and placement time, whether or not outside air is introduced into the cultivation space (S), whether or not the air in the cultivation space (S) is discharged to the outside, and the air supplied to the cultivation space (S) through the air conditioning module (240) It is possible to control the temperature, humidity, supply amount, supply cycle, supply speed, etc.

Specifically, the control module determines the air conditioning environment (temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, etc.) of the cultivation space S based on the data on the air conditioning environment of the cultivation space S and the data on the external air conditioning environment. In order to maintain, the first channel (C1) is opened to introduce outdoor air into the cultivation space (S), the second channel (C2) is opened to discharge the air in the cultivation space (S) to the outside, or the first By opening both the channel C1 and the second channel C2, outside air is introduced into the cultivation space (S), and at the same time, the air in the cultivation space (S) can be discharged to the outside. Here, the appropriate air-conditioning environment of the cultivation space S may be determined by control data received from the sensor module 170 (number of capsules, variety, placement location, placement time, etc.).

In other words, the plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides an appropriate air conditioning environment of the cultivation space S according to the number and variety of capsules 200 randomly arranged in a plurality of spots of the tray 120. This may be set previously, and based on this, depending on the current air conditioning environment of the cultivation space (S), by selectively introducing outdoor air into the cultivation space (S) or selectively discharging air in the cultivation space (S) to the outside, The air-conditioning environment of the space (S) can be adjusted or maintained to an appropriate air-conditioning environment.

On the other hand, in order to control the humidity of the cultivation space (S), the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention sprays water to separately humidify the cultivation space (S), or the culture medium in the tray (120) A method such as evaporating the culture medium in the tray 120 by supplying air to the stored inner accommodation space may be used, but the present invention is not particularly limited to a method for humidifying or dehumidifying the cultivation space S.

On the other hand, in the machine room (M), air flows along the air conditioners (151 to 153) for conditioning the air in the cultivation space (S) and the first and second flow paths (P1, P2) connected to the inner box (130). A circulation fan 141 or the like for forming an air flow may be provided.

The machine room M is preferably provided at the rear of the lower part of the cabinet 110 so that only workers, not users, can access it, and at least a part of the rear surface of the cabinet 110 can be opened and closed for repair. It is desirable to implement

At this time, the plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a machine room module base 197 on which the air conditioners 151 to 153 are seated, but at this time, the machine room module base 197 is a machine room (M) It is preferable that it is provided to be detachable in a sliding manner into the interior of the.

In the machine room module base 197, a pump (or motor) for supplying water, nutrient solution or culture medium to the cultivation space (S), and/or air conditioners (151 to 153) for air conditioning of the cultivation space (S), outside air and a circulation fan 141 for exchanging air in the cultivation space S, and a heater 180 for providing heat to the cultivation space S. In addition, various water level sensors, flow sensors, It may include a temperature sensor, a sensor for detecting whether various tanks are installed, and/or a circuit board 156 implementing at least some functions of a control module that controls the operation of components in the plant cultivation device 100. .

However, according to a preferred embodiment, a rear panel (not shown) provided on the rear side of the cabinet 110 or a machine room cover (not shown) corresponding to the rear opening of the machine room M are provided to be openable and openable. It is preferable that the circuit board 156 is directly exposed to the outside when the panel or machine room cover is opened. Accordingly, the operator can diagnose the circuit board 156 and/or the plant cultivation device 100 by opening only the rear panel or the machine room cover and accessing the circuit board 156 .

That is, among the components provided in the machine room M, the circulation fan 141, the heat dissipation fan 154, and the circuit board 156 are provided on the rear side, but exposed to the outside immediately when the rear panel or machine room cover is opened it is desirable

9 is a view showing a state in which the tank room and the machine room of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention are assembled, and FIG. 10 is a view showing the assembly of the machine room of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 14 is a view showing an air conditioner installed in a machine room of a plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 9, 10 and 14, the components provided inside the machine room M, that is, as described above, various electrical components for air conditioning and/or water supply in the cultivation space S, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as "machine room unit") may be seated on the machine room module base 197, and the machine room module base 197 may be detached in a sliding manner through an opening formed at the rear of the machine room M. .

That is, the machine room module base 197 on which the machine room unit is seated can be mounted by sliding forward through an opening formed at the rear of the machine room M, or can be detached by sliding backward through the opening.

Contrary to this, as will be described later, the tank housing 1901 can be detached through an opening formed in front of the tank room K, and the machine room module base 197 in which the machine room unit is seated is mounted in the machine room M. And, since the tank housing 1901 is mounted in the tank room K provided in front of the machine room M, the machine room unit and the tank housing 1901 can be combined and assembled.

At this time, when the machine room module base 197 slides inside the machine room M, in order to guide the movement, rails may be provided on the left and right sides or the floor inside the machine room M, but one embodiment of the present invention According to an example, the machine room M may include guide guide protrusions 107a and 107b protruding from the bottom surface.

11 and 12 are views showing the bottom of the plant cultivation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, guide protrusions 107a and 107b are provided on the inside of the bottom surface 103 of the machine room M to guide the movement when the machine room module base 197 slides forward and backward. It may protrude long.

A pair of guide protrusions 107a and 107b protruding long in the front and rear directions may be provided parallel to each other and spaced apart by a predetermined distance. Accordingly, the machine room module base 197 seated on the guide protrusions 107a and 107b is provided with a guide protrusion ( 107a, 107b) can move forward and backward along the extended direction.

In order for the machine room module base 197 to be seated on the guide protrusions 107a and 107b, as shown in FIG. 13, the machine room module base 197, as shown in FIG. It may include a top plate 1971 and a support leg 1973 protruding from a lower portion of the top plate 1971 so that the movement of the top plate 1971 is guided by the guide protrusions 107a and 107b when the top plate 1971 slides.

Here, the support leg 1973 may be formed by bending downward at the left and right ends of the top plate 1971, and accordingly, the pair of support legs 1973 may be formed by a predetermined distance in the left and right directions, similar to the guide protrusions 107a and 107b. Spaced apart is preferred. Although the present invention is not particularly limited, it goes without saying that each support leg 1973 may have a divided form into a plurality of pieces.

Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 13, with the support leg 1973 in contact with the inside or outside of the guide protrusions 107a and 107b, the machine room module base 197 moves forward and backward for attachment and detachment to the machine room M. Slides can be moved.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the support leg 1973 may have a rounded shape, and for this purpose, the lower end of the support leg 1973 may be bent inward or outward.

Correspondingly, the guide protrusions 107a and 107b are also rounded in the longitudinal direction without angular corners on the inside or outside, so that when the machine room module base 197 or the support leg 1973 slides into the machine room M, the entry can make this easier.

For example, the support leg 1973 formed by bending downward at the left and right ends of the top plate 1971 may have a rounded shape by bending its lower end inward, and correspondingly, the guide protrusion that the support leg 1973 contacts ( The outer sides of 107a and 107b) may also be rounded.

In this way, the machine room module base 197 according to an embodiment of the present invention does not use a separate rail or wheel, and the machine room module base 197 on which the machine room unit is seated is detached from the machine room M in a sliding manner, It is possible to prevent the machine room module base 197 from moving excessively in the machine room M even with external vibration or shaking.

Unexplained reference numerals 103c and 103d shown in FIG. 13 may indicate wheels for facilitating movement of the plant cultivation apparatus 100 or the cabinet 110.

On the other hand, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in addition to a pair of guide protrusions 107a and 107b formed long in the front and rear on the bottom surface 103 of the machine room M, in front of the guide protrusions 107a and 107b. Locking jaws 108a and 108b protruding may be further included.

The locking protrusions 108a and 108b protrude upward from the front side of the bottom surface 103 and, for example, may be relatively long in the horizontal direction. Accordingly, when the support leg 1973 moves forward while in contact with the guide protrusions 107a and 107b, the locking protrusions 108a and 108b protruding at predetermined positions limit the forward movement of the support leg 1973, The machine room unit seated on the machine room module base 197 can prevent the tank housing 1901 located in front of it from being forcefully pressed forward.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 14, the machine room module base 197 according to an embodiment of the present invention is located on the bottom of the machine room M and includes a water tank 194, a nutrient tank 192 and a culture medium. The tank 191 may have a shape of an enclosure with an open top for storing water leaking and falling from at least one of the tanks 191 .

That is, the machine room module base 197 is located on the floor of the machine room M, and includes various tanks, various pumps, a flow path connected to the tank and the pump, and a connection part of the flow path, including the machine room M. It is possible to store liquid fluids generated from the components of the plant cultivation apparatus 100 provided in the.

To this end, for example, an enclosure having an upper opening may be provided on the top plate 1971 .

However, the occurrence of more than a predetermined amount of water leakage in the machine room module base 197 suggests that there is a problem with at least one of the components in the plant cultivation device 100. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, The machine room module base 197 may include at least one leak sensor (not shown) installed on the inner floor to detect water leakage.

The leak sensor is a means for detecting a leak (or leak), and the control module uses at least one leak sensor to detect a leak for a preset time or when a leak is detected more than a preset number of times, to determine a product defect. can

If two or more leak sensors are provided on the bottom of the machine room module base 197, it is preferable to install the two or more leak sensors at different detection heights (or installation heights).

Accordingly, the control module detects water leakage through two or more leak sensors, but when water leakage is detected by a leak sensor with a relatively high height following a leak sensor with a low height, the amount of water leakage stored in the machine room module base 197 By gradually increasing, product abnormality can be judged.

In addition, at least one perforated bottom drain port 104a, 104b may be provided on the bottom surface 103 of the machine room M. At this time, at least some of the bottom 103 of the plant cultivation device 100, preferably, has a downwardly inclined slope (106a, 106b) centered on the bottom drain (104a, 104b), of the plant cultivation device 100 Leakage generated inside may be induced to the bottom drains 104a and 104b.

If the amount of water stored in the machine room module base 197 is large and difficult to treat in the plant cultivation device 100, in order to prevent submersion of components in the plant cultivation device 100, the bottom surface of the machine room M ( The bottom drains 104a and 104b formed in 103) can discharge water leaks generated from various components of the plant cultivation apparatus 100 to the outside.

Accordingly, although not shown in the drawing, the water leakage discharged to the outside through the bottom drains 104a and 104b is finally guided to the floor gutter (not shown) so that the water leak does not fall to the floor of the place where the plant cultivation device 100 is installed. can make it possible

On the other hand, as described above, the plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a water tank 194, a nutrient solution tank 192, and condensate on one side (eg, the front) of the machine room M. A tank 195 may be provided, but all of the tanks may be exposed to the front, but according to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 16, at least one tank (eg, water The tank enclosure 1902 accommodating the tank 194 and the nutrient solution tank 192) therein and the tank not accommodated therein (for example, the condensate tank 195) are provided to be exposed to the front. At this time, the tank enclosure 1902 ) may, for example, expose the tank accommodated therein to the outside as it rotates around an axis.

For easy explanation of the present invention, it is described based on the fact that the water tank 194 and the nutrient solution tank 192 are accommodated inside the tank enclosure 1902, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

16 is an exploded view of a tank housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 16, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the tank enclosure 1902 may be provided inside a tank housing 1901, where the tank housing 1901 is one side of the machine room M. (For example, the front side), the front facing side is an open enclosure, in addition to the tank enclosure 1902 in which at least one tank 192, 194 is accommodated in the inner accommodation space of the tank housing 1901 A tank 195 may be accommodated along with the tank housing 1901 .

To this end, the tank housing 1901 may include a partition wall 1901a provided vertically therein, and a tank enclosure 1902 and another tank other than that may be formed inside the tank housing 1901 by the partition wall 1901a. (195) can be accommodated in each partitioned space.

At this time, the tank enclosure 1902 may be coupled to each other by the tank housing 1901 and hinge parts 300a and 300b, and the tank enclosure 1902 is supported by the tank housing 1901 and the hinge parts 300a and 300b ) can be rotated around the hinge axis of

Accordingly, the upper portion of the tank enclosure 1902 may be opened by being tilted forward about the hinge axis, and the opened tank enclosure 1902 may expose the inside toward the upper portion. At this time, it is preferable that a handle groove portion 1902a is provided on the front plate of the tank enclosure 1902, preferably on the top of the front plate, so that the user can open the tank enclosure 1902 by flipping it. Of course, according to another embodiment, a protruding handle may be provided instead of a groove.

When the tank enclosure 1902 is opened in this way, the water tank 194 and the nutrient solution tank 192 accommodated inside the tank enclosure 1902 may be exposed to the outside. At this time, different marks are placed on the exposed surfaces of the water tank 194 and the nutrient solution tank 192 so that the user can visually identify and distinguish the two exposed tanks, that is, the water tank 194 and the nutrient solution tank 192. can have

The nutrient solution tank 192 may also be partitioned into two or more to store different types of nutrient solution therein, and the inside of the nutrient solution tank 192 has distinguishable colors or letters so that the user can visually identify and distinguish them. etc. can be displayed.

The water tank 194 and the nutrient solution tank 192 exposed in this way can be drawn out from the inside of the tank enclosure 1902 in an upward direction by a user or drawn into the inside of the tank enclosure 1902. Accordingly, the user can easily fill or discard water in the water tank 194 and refill the nutrient solution as needed by withdrawing the water tank 194 and/or the nutrient solution tank 192, and can easily refill the nutrient solution. The inside can be easily cleaned.

Eventually, in the tank room K provided on one side (for example, the front side) of the machine room M, there is a water tank 194 for storing water, a nutrient solution tank 192 for storing nutrient solution, and a machine room M or cultivation A condensate tank 195 for storing various condensed water generated from the space S may be provided.

On the other hand, the culture medium tank 191 for storing the culture medium in which the water stored in the water tank 194 and the nutrient medium stored in the nutrient medium tank 192 are mixed is stored in the machine room (M) like the water tank 194 or the nutrient medium tank 192. ), but is not limited to this, and is not exposed to the outside to prevent the user from arbitrarily injecting nutrient solution or water to control the concentration of the mixed culture medium in the culture medium tank 191 according to a preferred embodiment. , It may be provided in the machine room (M), specifically on the machine room module base 197.

That is, the culture solution provided from the culture tank 191 to the tray 120 may be a liquid in which water in the water tank 194 and nutrient solution in the nutrient solution tank 192 are mixed, and the concentration is determined by the mixing ratio of the water and the nutrient solution. can be determined.

Specifically, the water and nutrient solution stored in each of the water tank 194 and the nutrient solution tank 192 are mixed at a predetermined ratio at a flow rate controlled by a valve, etc., powered by a pump or an actuator, and mixed in a predetermined ratio. can be stored in Accordingly, as described above, the culture solution stored in the culture tank 191 may be provided to the tray 120 by receiving power from a pump or actuator, and may be provided to the tray 120 by opening and closing control such as a valve or by a pump or actuator. It may be provided at a controlled flow rate by controlling the operating pressure or operating time.

According to another embodiment, as described above, the tray 120 may be provided with an inlet and an outlet, and thus, the culture solution of the inner accommodation space of the tray 120 through the inlet and outlet provided in the tray 120. It may circulate with the culture medium tank 191. That is, the culture medium stored in the culture medium tank 191 may be supplied to the inner accommodation space of the tray 120 by receiving power from a pump or an actuator at a flow rate controlled by a valve or the like, or The culture medium may circulate through the inner accommodation space of the tray 120 .

According to another embodiment, the tray 120 includes a first inlet (not shown) through which water supplied from the water tank 194 flows, and a second inlet through which the nutrient solution supplied from the nutrient solution tank 192 flows (not shown). When) is provided, the water stored in the water tank 194 flows into the inner accommodation space of the tray 120 through the first inlet at a flow rate controlled by a valve, pump, or actuator, or the nutrient solution tank 192 The nutrient solution stored in may flow into the inner accommodation space of the tray 120 through the second inlet (not shown). That is, the culture medium in which water and the nutrient solution are mixed is not supplied to the tray 120 , and the water and the nutrient solution may separately flow into the tray 120 .

The control module according to an embodiment of the present invention can control the concentration of the culture solution according to the mixing ratio of water and the nutrient solution, and at this time, the type of nutrient solution mixed with the culture solution can also select and control at least one of a plurality of types. To this end, the control module may obtain control data by sensing the capsules 200 provided in a plurality of spots of the tray 120, and according to at least one of the number of capsules 200, a variety, a placement location, and a placement time, At least one of the type, circulation amount, and concentration of the culture medium may be controlled.

Here, although not shown in the drawing, the aforementioned nutrient solution tank 192, water tank 194, condensate tank 195, and culture solution tank 191 sense the level of the fluid stored in each tank or flow in and out of each tank. It may include at least one sensor for sensing a flow rate, and at least one valve for opening or closing an inlet/outlet flow path connected to each tank or adjusting a flow rate.

Unexplained reference numerals 19027a and 19027b shown in FIG. 16 may indicate substrates on which the connectors, sensors, and the like are provided.

Meanwhile, as described above, a tank housing 1901 accommodating at least one tank may be provided in the tank room K located in front of the machine room M, and the tank according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided. The housing 1901 is desirably detachable from the tank chamber K.

15 is a view showing a state in which the tank housing of the plant cultivation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is detached.

As shown in FIG. 15, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a tank housing 1901 accommodating at least one, preferably a plurality of tanks therein may be detachable from the tank chamber K. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the tank housing 1901 mounted in the tank chamber K may be fixed to the cabinet 110 by a fastening means.

Here, the tank room K may be provided in front of the machine room M, and accordingly, the tank room K and the machine room M may be provided in one space provided under the cabinet 110, respectively. . In this case, a partition wall may be provided in the space below the cabinet 110 to partition each of the tank room K and the machine room M, but the present invention is not particularly limited thereto.

As a result, a machine room unit may be provided in the machine room M, which is a part of a space provided under the cabinet 110, and a tank housing 1901 may be provided in the tank room K, which is another part.

Plant cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, by mounting the machine room unit in the machine room (M) and mounting the tank housing 1901 in the tank room (K), the machine room unit and the tank housing ( 1901), and by mounting the machine room unit and the tank housing 1901, the assembly of the machine room unit and the tank housing 1901 to the plant cultivation apparatus 100 can be completed without any additional work. desirable.

To this end, as shown in FIG. 17, the tanks 191, 192, and 194 provided in the tank housing 1901 or at least one first connector con11 to con13 are provided at the rear of the tank housing 1901. can

Also, corresponding to the connectors con11 to con13, at least one second connector con21 to con23 may be provided at the front of the machine room unit seated on the machine room module base 197.

At this time, the type of the first and second connectors con11 to con13 and con21 to con23 is not particularly limited as long as they can be press-fitted or separated by external force with respect to their coupling method.

However, the first and second connectors (con11 to con13, con21 to con23) are provided so that their mating parts face each other at the same location, preferably facing each other, so that the operator does not have to separately connect them to each other in the machine room. After the machine room module base 197 provided with the machine room unit is installed in (M), the tank housing 1901 is installed in the tank room K, or the tank housing 1901 is installed in the tank room K, and then the machine room It is preferable that the first and second connectors con11 to con13 and con21 to con23 are sequentially or simultaneously connected to each other by mounting the machine room module base 197 provided with the machine room unit in (M).

According to a specific embodiment, the con11 connector of the water tank 194 and the con12 connector of the nutrient tank 192 are directly connected to the con21 connector and the con22 connector of the culture medium tank 191, respectively, or the water pump and the nutrient solution provided therebetween. It can be connected indirectly via a pump. Accordingly, the water and nutrient solution stored in the water tank 194 and the nutrient solution tank 192 are introduced into the culture tank 191 by driving the water pump and/or the nutrient solution pump, and the water and the nutrient solution in the culture tank 191 are mixed. A culture solution may be prepared.

In addition, the con13 connector of the condensate tank 195 may be directly or indirectly connected to the condensate pump (P195), and accordingly, various condensate generated in the plant cultivation apparatus 100 is pressurized by the condensate pump (P195) and the condensate tank ( 195) can be collected.

Unexplained reference numeral P191 in FIG. 14 may indicate a culture fluid pump, and the culture fluid provided in the culture fluid tank 191 is pressurized by driving the culture fluid pump P191 and supplied to at least one tray 120.

That is, the machine room unit provided in the machine room module base 197 may include a water pump, a nutrient solution pump or a culture solution pump, various valves, etc. for supplying water, nutrient solution or culture solution to the tray 120, and accordingly, the tank When the housing 1901 and the machine room module base 197 are mounted into the tank room K and the machine room M and coupled to each other, at least one tank 192, 194, 195 in the tank housing 1901 may be directly or indirectly connected to the tray 120 to form a flow path.

In other words, in the machine room module base 197 mounted inside the machine room M, any one tank in the tank room K may mediate the flow path connection with the tray 120 . In addition, as described above, it is of course possible to mediate the flow path connection so that various condensed water generated in the plant cultivation apparatus 100 can be collected in the condensate tank 195.

Meanwhile, a first channel C1 through which outside air is introduced may be provided in the tank housing 1901, and when the machine room module base 197 is installed into the machine room M, the machine room provided in the machine room module base 197 Among the units, the circulation fan 141 may be directly or indirectly connected to the first channel C1.

Specifically, the third duct 144 may be directly or indirectly coupled to the circulation fan 141 provided in the machine room module base 197, and when the machine room module base 197 is installed into the machine room M, One channel C1 may be connected to the third duct 144 .

As described above, by driving the circulation fan 141, airflow may be formed through the first and second flow passages P1 and P2. At this time, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first flow passage P1, Specifically, a third duct 144 connected to the first channel C1 may be provided in a flow path through which negative pressure is formed by driving the circulation fan 141 and air flows toward the circulation fan 141 (FIG. see 9, etc.). Here, the third duct 144 may be coupled to the circulation fan 141 or the heat exchanger 153 seated on the machine room module base 197 .

As a result, the outside air introduced into the first channel C1 by driving the circulation fan 141 may be introduced into the circulation fan 141 along the third duct 144, and the outside air may be supplied to the air conditioners 151 to 153. It may be cooled by the heater 180 or heated by the heater 180 and supplied to at least one cultivation space S along the second flow path P2 connected to the second connection end 141b of the circulation fan 141.

In addition, when the machine room module base 197 is mounted inside the machine room M, the circulation fan 141 has at least one flow path connected to the cultivation space S, that is, the first and second flow paths P1 and P2. can be connected with

According to a specific embodiment, when the machine room module base 197 is mounted into the machine room M, each of the first and second connection ends 141a and 141b of the circulation fan 141 is one embodiment of the present invention. It may be coupled to the inlet (IL) and outlet (OL) of the heat insulating member 500 according to the example.

To this end, the present invention is not particularly limited, but the heat insulating member 500 is formed by coupling the first and second insulating plates 510 and 520 to face each other, and the machine room module base 197 in the machine room M slides. Since it is moved and mounted, before the second insulation plates 510 and 520 are coupled to the first insulation plate 510, the machine room module base 197 can be first installed inside the machine room M, and then the second insulation plate 510 is installed. The second insulation plates 510 and 520 may be coupled to the first insulation plate 510 .

Of course, even when the machine room module base 197 is separated from the inside of the machine room M, since the machine room module base 197 within the machine room M slides and is separated, the machine room module base 197 within the machine room M Before being separated, first, the second insulating plates 510 and 520 may be separated from the first insulating plate 510 .

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. The description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art will understand that it can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention is indicated by the following claims rather than the above detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning, scope and equivalent concept of the claims are included in the scope of the present invention. should be interpreted

1000: plant cultivation system 200: capsule
100: plant cultivation device 300: user terminal
400: server 110: cabinet
101: vertical frame 102: horizontal frame
103: bottom surface 104a, 104b: bottom drain
106a, 106b: inclined surface 107a, 107b: guide protrusion
111: door 1111: window
120: tray 130: inner box
141: circulation fan 141a: first connection end
141b: second connection end 144: third duct
151: compressor 152: condenser
153: evaporator 154: heat dissipation fan
155: expansion valve 151 to 153: air conditioner
156: circuit board 160: light source module
161: substrate cover 170: sensor module
180: heater 1901: tank housing
1902: rotating enclosure 191: culture medium tank
192: nutrient solution tank 194: water tank
195: condensate tank 197: machine room module base
1971: top plate 1973: support bridge
P191: culture medium pump P195: condensate pump
M: machine room K: tank room
S: cultivation space 210: capsule frame
220: cover 221: remainder
222: removal unit 230: recognition unit
240: seed receiving unit 250: seed
500: heat insulating member 510: first insulating plate
520: second insulation plate P1: first flow path
P2: 2nd flow path T11~T13: 1st terminal
T21~T23: 2nd terminal C1: 1st channel
C2: second channel

Claims (11)

Plant cultivation comprising a cabinet forming an exterior, at least one of which is provided in the cabinet, an inner box forming a cultivation space therein, and a machine room having a machine room unit including an air conditioner for harmonizing air in the cultivation space. In the device,
a machine room module base on which the machine room unit is seated and detachable in a sliding manner into the machine room;
Plant cultivation device comprising a. According to claim 1,
an opening formed at the rear of the machine room;
including,
The plant cultivation apparatus, characterized in that the machine room module base is slid forward and backward through the opening and demounted in the machine room. According to claim 2,
a guide protrusion protruding upward from the bottom surface of the machine room and inducing movement of the machine room module base moving in a sliding manner;
Including more,
The plant cultivation apparatus, characterized in that the machine room module base is seated on the guide protrusion and moves forward and backward along the direction in which the guide protrusion extends. According to claim 3,
a locking jaw for limiting the forward movement of the machine room module base moving along the guide protrusion;
Plant cultivation apparatus characterized in that it further comprises. According to claim 3,
The machine room module base includes a top plate on which the air conditioner is seated, and a support leg protruding from the bottom of the top plate so that the top plate is guided by the guide protrusion when the top plate slides. . According to claim 5,
The support leg is a plant cultivation device, characterized in that formed by bending downward at the left and right ends of the top plate. According to claim 6,
Plant cultivation apparatus, characterized in that the lower end of the support leg has a rounded shape by being bent inward or outward. According to claim 7,
The machine room module base,
Plant cultivation device, characterized in that the lower end of the support leg moves forward and backward in a state in contact with either side of the guide protrusion. According to claim 1,
The plant cultivation device, characterized in that the machine room module base does not have wheels for moving in and out of the machine room. According to claim 1,
The plant cultivation device is provided in the cultivation space and further includes a tray on which plants are grown,
The machine room unit further comprises an electrical component for supplying water, nutrient solution or culture solution to the tray. According to claim 10,
Further comprising a water tank for storing water,
When the machine room module base is mounted into the machine room, the water tank mediates the connection between the tray and the flow path.

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