KR20240057120A - Fertigation stick apparatus cultivation of diverse crops in smart farm and smart farm system including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms and a smart farm system including the same, which includes an inlet provided as a cylindrical enclosure having an inlet through which irrigation water flows; At least one stick rod portion provided in a cylindrical shape provided at a lower portion of the inlet portion and forming an irrigation passage communicating with the inlet port; and a discharge rod portion coupled to the lower portion of the stick rod portion and discharging the irrigation water moving through the irrigation passage into the ground in all directions through a plurality of discharge passages formed on the outer peripheral surface. By including a, the length is determined according to the depth of the root zone of the crop. It can be applied in a variety of ways, is easy to install and remove, and can improve root zone development because irrigation or fertigation can be applied in all directions from the root zone of the crop.

Description

Underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms and smart farm system including the same {FERTIGATION STICK APPARATUS CULTIVATION OF DIVERSE CROPS IN SMART FARM AND SMART FARM SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME}

The present invention provides an inlet portion provided as a cylindrical enclosure with an inlet through which irrigation water flows, at least one stick rod portion provided in a cylindrical shape with an irrigation passage provided in the lower portion of the inlet portion and communicating with the inlet port, and a lower portion of the stick rod portion. By including a discharge rod part that is coupled to the irrigation channel and discharges the water moving through the irrigation channel into the ground in all directions through a plurality of discharge channels formed on the outer peripheral surface, the length can be applied in various ways depending on the depth of the root zone of the crop, and can be installed and removed. This relates to an underground fertigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm that is easy to operate and can irrigate omnidirectionally from the root zone of crops, improving root zone development, and a smart farm system including the same.

As is well known, smart farms (smart farms) can automatically manage the growth environment of crops remotely and improve production efficiency by applying information and communication technology to agricultural production, processing, distribution, and consumption to improve agricultural productivity. smart farm) is attracting attention.

These smart farms can be composed of devices that collect and analyze the growth environment of crops and automatically control light, water, fertilizer, etc. to optimize growth.

Meanwhile, one of the most important things for crop growth is water, and water must be supplied to ensure the growth of crops. If there is insufficient water in the soil, water can be supplied directly to crops through an irrigation device installed underground.

Since the underground irrigation system used conventionally is applied uniformly in height, there is a problem in that it is difficult to apply uniformly because the root zone depth is different for different types of crops.

In addition, conventional underground irrigation machines are divided into vertical and horizontal types. In the case of the horizontal type, burying in the soil must be performed simultaneously, and in the case of the vertical type, there is a problem in that it is difficult to remove for reuse after burying in the soil.

In addition, because the conventional underground irrigation device simplifies the discharge direction of water to one or two directions, there is a problem in that it is difficult to promote smooth root zone development of crops.

1. Korean Patent No. 10-0804020 (registered on February 11, 2008)

The present invention provides an inlet portion provided as a cylindrical enclosure with an inlet through which irrigation water flows, at least one stick rod portion provided in a cylindrical shape with an irrigation passage provided in the lower portion of the inlet portion and communicating with the inlet port, and a lower portion of the stick rod portion. By including a discharge rod part that is coupled to the irrigation channel and discharges the water moving through the irrigation channel into the ground in all directions through a plurality of discharge channels formed on the outer peripheral surface, the length can be applied in various ways depending on the depth of the root zone of the crop, and can be installed and removed. We aim to provide an underground fertigation stick device for crop cultivation and a smart farm system including the same for smart farms that are easy to operate and can irrigate omnidirectionally from the rhizosphere location of crops, thus improving rhizosphere development.

The purposes of the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other purposes not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. .

According to one aspect of the present invention, an inlet provided as a cylindrical enclosure having an inlet through which irrigation water flows; At least one stick rod portion provided in a cylindrical shape provided at a lower portion of the inlet portion and forming an irrigation passage communicating with the inlet port; And a discharge rod unit coupled to the lower part of the stick rod unit to discharge the irrigation water moving through the irrigation passage into the ground in all directions through a plurality of discharge passages formed on the outer peripheral surface. An underground irrigation stick for crop cultivation for a smart farm comprising a. A device may be provided.

In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, the inlet is an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm, wherein a groove-shaped clamp holder for installation and removal of the underground irrigation stick device is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the lower end of the cylindrical enclosure. may be provided.

In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, the stick rod part is used for crop cultivation for a smart farm in which a plurality of stick rod parts are connected through the combination of a coupling hole provided on the inner peripheral surface of one end and a coupling block provided on the outer peripheral surface of the other end. An underground irrigation stick device may be provided.

In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm in which the discharge rod part is connected by coupling a protruding block provided on the outer peripheral surface to the coupling hole provided in the stick rod part will be provided. You can.

In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, the discharge rod part has a central passage communicating with the irrigation passage at the upper end, and a bent passage communicating in the outer circumferential direction is formed at the lower part of the central passage. An underground irrigation stick device for cultivation may be provided.

In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, the discharge rod unit is provided with a plurality of dividing blocks up and down to divide the water moving outward through the bending passage through a plurality of division passages and move it downward. An underground fertigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms can be provided.

In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, the discharge rod portion is provided in the form of a tip at the lower part of the plurality of division blocks, and has a plurality of discharge passages so that the plurality of discharge passages are formed on the outer peripheral surface corresponding to the plurality of division passages. An underground fertigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms equipped with upper and lower discharge blocks may be provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to any one of claims 1 to 7; Irrigation tank where irrigation water is stored; A fertigation tank where fertigation is stored; An irrigation pump that pumps the irrigation water or fertilizer and supplies it to the underground irrigation stick device; And a smart farm controller that controls the irrigation tank, fertigation tank, and irrigation pump to supply the irrigation or fertigation to crops through the underground fertigation stick device. A smart farm system including a can be provided.

The present invention provides an inlet portion provided as a cylindrical enclosure with an inlet through which irrigation water flows, at least one stick rod portion provided in a cylindrical shape with an irrigation passage provided in the lower portion of the inlet portion and communicating with the inlet port, and a lower portion of the stick rod portion. By including a discharge rod part that is coupled to the irrigation channel and discharges the water moving through the irrigation channel into the ground in all directions through a plurality of discharge channels formed on the outer peripheral surface, the length can be applied in various ways depending on the depth of the root zone of the crop, and can be installed and removed. It is easy to work with, and irrigation or fertigation can be done in all directions from the root zone of the crop, improving root zone development.

In addition, the present invention can not only directly supply water and fertilizer to plants and crops to the root zone, but can also reduce water usage by more than 40-50% compared to general sprinkler and drip irrigation, and can reduce water usage by more than 40-50% compared to general sprinkler and drip irrigation. It can prevent inhalation of roots and fine soil.

Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating one form of an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating another form of an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 3 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the detailed configuration of an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 9 and 10 are diagrams schematically showing a smart farm system including an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the embodiments of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments are merely provided to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to be understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

In describing embodiments of the present invention, if a detailed description of a known function or configuration is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. The terms described below are defined in consideration of functions in the embodiments of the present invention, and may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

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

Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a form of an underground fertigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating an underground fertigation stick for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a drawing illustrating another form of the device, and FIGS. 3 to 8 are drawings for explaining the detailed configuration of an underground fertigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 8, the underground irrigation stick device 100 for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an inlet 110, a stick rod 120, and an discharge rod 130. It may include etc. Here, the underground fertigation stick device 100 for crop cultivation according to an embodiment of the present invention is described as a device through which irrigation water flows, but of course, fertigation can flow in and be supplied from the root zone of crops as needed.

The inlet 110 is provided as a cylindrical enclosure with an inlet 111 through which irrigation water flows. Installation and removal of the underground irrigation stick device 100 for crop cultivation according to an embodiment of the present invention on the outer peripheral surface of the lower end of the cylindrical enclosure. A clamp holder 112 in the form of a groove may be provided for.

For example, the inlet 110 may be provided as a cylindrical box with the upper part open and the lower part closed, with an inlet 111 through which water flows in the lower central part, and an irrigation hose is coupled to this cylindrical box. Thus, irrigation water can flow in through the inlet 111.

In addition, the inlet 110 is provided with a clamp holder 112 formed in the shape of a square groove on the outer peripheral surface of the lower end, so that it can be used when installing or removing the underground irrigation stick device 100 for crop cultivation according to an embodiment of the present invention. The parts can be installed and removed by fixing them with equipment.

In addition, the inlet 110 may have a hose coupling hole 113 formed in the form of a square hole on the upper outer peripheral surface, and is firmly connected through a coupling means (not shown) provided at the end of the irrigation hose through which irrigation water is supplied. can be combined

At least one stick rod part 120 is provided, and is provided in a cylindrical shape provided at the lower part of the inlet 110 and forming an irrigation passage 121 communicating with the inlet 111. Any one stick rod part (120A) A plurality of units may be connected through combination of the coupling hole 122A provided on the inner peripheral surface of the end and the coupling block 122B provided on the outer peripheral surface of the end of the other stick rod portion 120B.

Here, the coupling hole 122A may be provided in the shape of a square hole, and the coupling block 122B may be formed to have a triangular cross-section with a protruding lower portion so that it can be inserted into the coupling hole 122A and held firmly. there is.

For example, the stick rod unit 120 is one or two or more stick devices corresponding to the type of crop to be cultivated, and is connected to the root zone depth of the cultivated crop. An underground fertigation stick device for crop cultivation according to an embodiment of the present invention ( 100) may be provided so that the lower part can be positioned.

This stick rod unit 120 may be provided as one in the form of an underground stick in response to crops such as vegetables with a root zone distribution of 15-20 cm from the ground surface. In this case, it is extended to the lower part of the inlet 110. The coupling hole 122A provided on the inner peripheral surface of the end of the stick rod portion 120A may be coupled to the protruding block 131 provided in the discharge rod portion 130, which will be described later.

In addition, the stick rod unit 120 can be combined with two stick rod units (120A, 120B) in response to crops such as fruit trees with a root zone distribution of 25-30 cm from the ground surface, and one stick rod The coupling hole 122A provided on the inner peripheral surface of the end of the portion 120A may be coupled to the coupling block 122B provided on the outer peripheral surface of the end of the other stick rod portion 120B.

That is, one stick rod portion 120 may be provided with a length of approximately 9-11 cm.

Meanwhile, the stick rod portion 120 as described above has an inner diameter of the lower end so that each upper end of the stick rod portion 120B or the discharge rod portion 130 coupled to the lower portion is smoothly coupled. This can be done, and when it is composed of two stick rod parts (120A, 120B), another coupling hole (123B) is formed at the lower end of the lower stick rod part (120B), so that the discharge rod part 130 can be smoothly operated at the bottom. Of course, they can be combined.

The discharge rod portion 130 is coupled to the lower part of the stick rod portion 120 and transmits irrigation water moving through the irrigation passage 121 in an omnidirectional direction (i.e., 360 degrees omnidirectionally) through a plurality of discharge passages 138 formed on the outer peripheral surface. ), the protruding block 132 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rod body 131 can be connected to the coupling hole 122A provided in the stick rod portion, and this protruding block 132 can be connected to the stick rod. The lower portion may be formed to have a protruding triangular cross-section so that it can be inserted into the coupling hole 122A provided in the rod portion 120 and firmly maintained.

Here, the protruding block 132 may be formed to protrude on the surfaces of two blocks selected from a plurality of split blocks 135 to be described later so that they can be inserted and coupled to the coupling hole 122A provided in the stick rod portion 120. , their spacing can be adjusted, for example, to an interval of 180 degrees.

In addition, the discharge rod part 130 has a central flow passage 133 in communication with the irrigation passage 121 formed at the upper end thereof, and a bent passage 134 communicating in the outer circumferential direction is formed in the lower part of the central passage 133. The central flow path 133 may be formed to a size corresponding to the irrigation channel 121 so that the water moving through the irrigation channel 121 can move smoothly downward, and the bending channel 134 may be formed in the center. By being vertically bent in the outer circumferential direction in the flow path 133 and formed to communicate with the outer circumferential surface, the water moving through the central flow path 133 can move toward the outer circumferential surface of the rod body 131 through the bent flow path 134.

At this time, since the discharge rod portion 130 is in a state in which the stick rod portion 120 is coupled to the upper end of a plurality of discharge blocks 137 to be described later in a form surrounding the rod body 131, the bent passage 134 is formed. Water moving in the outer circumferential direction can move downward inside the stick rod portion 120.

In addition, the discharge rod unit 130 is provided with a plurality of split blocks 135 up and down so that the water moving outward through the bent flow path 134 can be divided and moved downward through a plurality of split flow paths 136. It can be.

For example, a plurality of split blocks 135 are formed to protrude along the upper and lower longitudinal directions on the outer peripheral surface of the rod body 131, and the upper and lower lengths may be 2.9-3.1 cm, and the height of the rod body 131 may be It can be formed at a height corresponding to the distance to the inner circumferential surface of the stick rod portion 120 coupled to the outer circumferential direction, and the left and right widths of the plurality of split channels 136 provided between each are formed to be 0.9-1.1 mm. They may be spaced apart and protrude.

The water moving in the outer circumferential direction through the cut-off passage 134 through the plurality of split passages 136 formed between each of the plurality of division blocks 135 moves to the lower end of the discharge rod portion 130 and rotates 360 degrees. It can flow down in any direction.

Meanwhile, the discharge rod portion 135 is provided in the form of a tip at the lower part of the plurality of division blocks 135, and has a plurality of discharge passages 138 so that a plurality of discharge passages 138 are formed on the outer peripheral surface corresponding to the plurality of division passages 136. Discharge blocks 137 may be provided up and down.

For example, the discharge rod portion 135 has a lower end of the rod body 131 in the form of a tip and is provided as a cone inclined at a preset angle (for example, 15-20 degrees, etc.) so that it can be easily inserted into the ground. This may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the lower end with a plurality of discharge blocks 137 having a tip shape and being divided in the upper and lower longitudinal directions and protruding in plural numbers.

In addition, a plurality of discharge passages 138 are formed between each of the plurality of discharge blocks 137 to correspond to the plurality of division passages 136, so that the water flowing down the plurality of division passages 136 is discharged. It flows into the flow path 138 and can be distributed and supplied in all directions 360 degrees.

Since the plurality of discharge blocks 137 are out of the position where the stick rod portion 120 is coupled, the root zone of the crop is discharged through the plurality of discharge passages 138 formed between each of the plurality of discharge blocks 137. Irrigation can be supplied in all directions at 360 degrees from the depth.

Meanwhile, the discharge rod unit 130 may be equipped with a foreign matter removal filter 139 in the internal flow path, which prevents fine crop roots, fine soil, and various fine foreign substances from entering each flow path formed inside, thereby ensuring smooth operation. This is to enable irrigation supply.

As described above, the underground fertigation stick device 100 for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to an embodiment of the present invention can be applied in a variety of ways to crops and plants with different root zone locations depending on vegetables, fruit trees, etc., and can be broadly applied to three types of crops. Since it is formed of several parts and can be easily formed using a mold, it not only lowers production costs, but also has the advantage of allowing farmers to combine it to the desired length.

In addition, the upper inlet part 110 can be manufactured to be easily connected to irrigation and fertilization hoses, and can be easily inserted and removed into the ground through the clamp holder 112, allowing it to be recycled in smart farm farmland. There are advantages to this.

In addition, the stick rod unit 120 can be applied to crops and plants with different rhizosphere depths (for example, for vegetables, the rhizosphere is distributed within 20 cm from the ground, and for fruit trees and trees, the rhizosphere is distributed within 30 cm from the ground). The length can be adjusted to suit your needs.

Meanwhile, the discharge rod unit 130 can supply moisture and nutrients to the root zone of crops and plants in a 360-degree direction, and can increase product lifespan by preventing the roots of the root zone from entering (penetrating) inside.

Therefore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one stick provided in a cylindrical shape is provided in a cylindrical enclosure with an inlet through which irrigation water flows, and an irrigation passage provided in the lower part of the inlet and communicating with the inlet. It includes a rod portion and a discharge rod portion that is coupled to the lower part of the stick rod portion and discharges the irrigation water moving through the irrigation passage into the ground in all directions through a plurality of discharge passages formed on the outer peripheral surface, so that the length can be varied depending on the depth of the root zone of the crop. It is applicable, easy to install and remove, and irrigation or fertigation can be applied in all directions from the root zone of the crop, improving root zone development.

In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, not only can water and fertilizers be directly supplied to the root zone of plants and crops, but water usage can be reduced by more than 40-50% compared to general sprinkler and drip irrigation, and underground irrigation can be achieved. It can prevent suction of roots and fine soil due to irrigation and underground fertilization.

Next, a smart farm system including an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm having the above-described configuration will be described.

Figures 9 and 10 are diagrams schematically showing a smart farm system including an underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 9 and 10, the smart farm system 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes an underground irrigation stick device 100 for crop cultivation for a smart farm, an irrigation tank 210 in which irrigation water is stored, A fertigation tank 220 in which fertigation is stored, an irrigation pump 230 that pumps irrigation water or fertilizer and supplies it to the underground fertigation stick device 100, an irrigation tank 210, a fertigation tank 220, and an irrigation pump 230. ) may include a smart farm controller (240) that controls to supply irrigation or fertigation to crops through the underground fertigation stick device (100).

In addition, the smart farm system 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a control valve for supplying or blocking the irrigation tank 210 and the fertilization tank 220, and the smart farm controller 240 Through wired communication control, the section electric valve can be adjusted to control the irrigation line for each section of the underground irrigation stick device (100), and through the communication terminal of the user who has installed the mobile app through the wireless communication network (LTE-M). It is possible to control the supply of irrigation or fertigation remotely.

Since the smart farm system 200 as described above has been presented in various ways in the past, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, through the underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms according to various embodiments of the present invention and the smart farm system including the same, the irrigation efficiency of crops and plants can be expanded by more than 40%, and the fertilization and By building a reusable general-purpose system for irrigation, not only can the cost (and maintenance cost) of a farm's irrigation and fertigation system be reduced by more than 30%, but also by building domestic equipment for domestic open-field smart farms, there is a substitution effect for overseas equipment. It has the advantage of contributing to the export of domestic smart farm equipment.

In the above description, various embodiments of the present invention have been presented and explained, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and those skilled in the art will understand various embodiments without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be easy to see that branch substitutions, transformations, and changes are possible.

100: Underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms
110: inlet
120: Stick rod part
130: discharge rod part
200: Smart farm system
210: Irrigation tank
220: Fertility tank
230: Irrigation pump
240: Smart farm controller

Claims (8)

An inlet provided as a cylindrical enclosure formed with an inlet through which irrigation water flows;
At least one stick rod portion provided in a cylindrical shape provided at a lower portion of the inlet portion and forming an irrigation passage communicating with the inlet port; and
A discharge rod unit coupled to the lower part of the stick rod unit to discharge the irrigation water moving through the irrigation passage into the ground in all directions through a plurality of discharge passages formed on the outer peripheral surface;
An underground fertigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms, including.
In claim 1,
The inlet part,
A clamp holder in the form of a groove for installation and removal of the underground irrigation stick device is provided on the lower outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical enclosure.
Underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms.
In claim 2,
The stick rod part is,
A plurality of devices are connected through the combination of a coupling hole provided on the inner peripheral surface of one end and a coupling block provided on the outer peripheral surface of the other end.
Underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms.
In claim 3,
The discharge rod part,
A protruding block provided on the outer peripheral surface is coupled and connected to the coupling hole provided in the stick rod portion.
Underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms.
In claim 4,
The discharge rod part,
A central passage communicating with the irrigation passage is formed at the upper end, and a bent passage communicating in the outer circumferential direction is formed at the lower part of the central passage.
Underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms.
In claim 5,
The discharge rod part,
A plurality of dividing blocks are provided up and down so that the water moving outward through the bending passage can be divided through a plurality of dividing passages and moved downward.
Underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms.
In claim 6,
The discharge rod part,
It is provided in the form of a tip at the lower part of the plurality of division blocks, and a plurality of discharge blocks are provided up and down so that the plurality of discharge passages are formed on the outer peripheral surface corresponding to the plurality of division passages.
Underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for smart farms.
An underground irrigation stick device for crop cultivation for a smart farm according to any one of claims 1 to 7;
Irrigation tank where irrigation water is stored;
A fertigation tank where fertigation is stored;
An irrigation pump that pumps the irrigation water or fertilizer and supplies it to the underground irrigation stick device; and
A smart farm controller that controls the irrigation tank, fertigation tank, and irrigation pump to supply the irrigation or fertigation to crops through the underground fertigation stick device;
Smart farm system including.