RU87867U1 - MODULAR DEVICE FOR GROWING PLANTS ON VERTICAL SURFACES - Google Patents

Abstract

1. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces, containing a system for supplying plants with water and nutrients, an irrigation device, characterized in that it contains modular elements placed on a vertical metal frame with the possibility of their installation and extraction, providing installation, care of crops and plant renewal; the system for supplying plants with water and nutrients is made in the form of horizontally located irrigation tubes, contains a container for water and nutrients, a pump, an electrical control unit, a humidity sensor connected by a hose to a distribution tube. ! 2. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a stand for installing the frame. ! 3. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame has holes for its fasteners. ! 4. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the modular elements are made of corrosion-resistant and impact-resistant material, contain a mineral wool substrate placed in a non-woven non-combustible material, into which it is planted and / or dipped planting material. ! 5. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that the container for the accumulation of water and nutrients is located separately. ! 6. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that an additional waterproofing material is attached.

Description

This utility model relates to methods for growing plants without soil on an aqueous solution of nutrients, in particular, to a modular device for growing plants on vertical surfaces.

The utility model can be used for cultivating and caring for plants on vertical surfaces, landscaping premises, offices, shop windows, as well as for displaying and visualizing commercial or any other information. This utility model can be installed on vertical surfaces both inside and outside buildings.

Known devices for growing plants without land on a vertical surface (FR, 2747265), containing a system for supplying plants with water and nutrients, an irrigation agent, modular elements for installation, care of crops and plant renewal, and a support vertical frame. The system for supplying plants with water and nutrients is made in the form of a rotting layer, which has the ability to retain water applied to the supporting wall. The supporting wall is made of rigid sealed material or of a material converted into a sealed material, such as concrete. Irrigation means are connected at the top of the rotting layer to allow water to circulate under the influence of gravity inside the layer. In addition, the device contains a protective vertical wall located so that it is adjacent to the rotting layer. The protective wall consists of elements with a regular rectangular shape, for example, of slabs made of concrete or other materials having preferably a minimum thickness of 5 cm. The modular elements are supported by the supports of the rack elements. Thus, they form inclined planes, each of which forms a vertical angle.

The non-rotting layer, in which the plants take root, is a solid plate located on a flat vertical surface of the wall and pressed by the fasteners of the protective wall. The known solution is not suitable for complete or partial transplantation / replacement of plants without destroying the root system. The supporting wall made of concrete or other similar material has functional limitations and does not allow creating more complex structures for growing plants on vertical surfaces. Moreover, this device has a large weight, which creates great difficulties in its maintenance.

Thus, this device does not seem sufficiently effective, because it does not allow for the mobile replacement of planting material (plants) without damaging the root system, as well as the rational placement of the device.

The technical result, the achievement of which the present utility model is directed, is to create a modular device for growing plants without soil on an aqueous solution of nutrients with such a constructive implementation that would allow for the rapid replacement of planting material (plants) without damaging the root system.

The achievement of the specified technical result is ensured by the fact that in the device for growing plants without soil on vertical surfaces, vertically arranged corrosion-resistant and impact-resistant modules with a mineral wool substrate that are attached to a metal frame, a system for supplying plants with water and nutrients, an irrigation device are provided , a waterproofing material that protects the room and walls from dampness, a drainage system, etc. An irrigation agent contains a storage tank water and nutrients, pump, electrical control unit, horizontally located drip tubes, humidity sensor, etc.

The device contains a vertically mounted frame, in the lower part of which there is a container for water and nutrients, in some cases, a container for water and nutrients can be located separately. Modular elements are placed on a vertically mounted wall with the possibility of installing and removing them from the holes for attaching the modular elements and the flow of water and nutrients to the plants. Each modular element contains mineral wool mats with more than 1 cell for growing seedlings or diving plants, these mats are placed in a non-woven non-flammable material with holes in which planting material is then planted. Ready-made modules with plants are attached to the vertical frame with locking mechanisms.

It is possible that the device for growing plants without soil on vertical surfaces contains a stand for installing the frame. It is also possible that the frame has holes for its fasteners.

This embodiment of the utility model allows for quick replacement of planting material (plants) without damaging the root system and rational placement of the device. This utility model expands the scope of the hydroponic method by using it not only in agriculture, but also in landscape design, landscaping, architecture, advertising, and other areas.

The utility model is illustrated by the examples shown in the drawings.

Figure 1 shows a General view made in accordance with a utility model of a modular device for growing plants on vertical surfaces.

Figure 2 shows a modular device for growing plants on vertical surfaces, side view.

A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces contains modular elements, a system for drip irrigation, a metal frame. The modular elements 1 are made of corrosion-resistant and impact-resistant material, which are attached to a vertical metal frame 2 with the help of locking mechanisms 3 with the possibility of their installation and removal. In the drip (irrigation) tubes 4, holes are made for water and nutrients to enter the plants 6. The vertical frame 2 is made of metal profiles of a U-shaped section. The frame 2 has holes for its fasteners 5. The vertical metal frame 2 is mounted with anchor 5 to concrete, brick, natural stone, etc. Anchor 5 is hammered into a pre-drilled hole in the material and concrete to be attached, then tightened with a nut. It is also allowed to mount lighting devices (daylight sources) anywhere in the frame (not shown).

Figure 3 shows the irrigation system provided by the utility model in a device for growing plants on vertical surfaces.

The system for irrigation of modular elements 1 with plants contains a container 9 for the accumulation of water and nutrients, an electric pump connected to the control unit 7, a humidity sensor 8 and a distribution drip tube 4 (figure 3). The pump is not shown in the drawings, it and the control unit 7 are widely known and made according to well-known schemes (SU 1531929, A1; RU 2038005, C1). The power of the pump may vary depending on the size of the created vertical structures. The direction of movement of the liquid medium in figure 3 is shown in the direction of the arrow.

Figure 4 shows the assembly diagram of a modular element for a device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to the developed utility model.

The frame of the modular element 10 contains mats of mineral wool 11 with more than 1 cell for growing seedlings or diving plants, these mats are placed in a non-woven, non-flammable material with holes 12, into which the planting material 6 is then planted. A substrate of mineral wool holds the plant 6 and provides its roots are water and nutrients. Figure 4 also shows a view of the modular elements 1 before mounting on a vertical frame. This design of modular elements 1 makes it easy to replace them in a device for growing plants on vertical surfaces to achieve the best visual qualities of the structure or update and care of plants 6.

Claims (6)

1. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces, comprising a system for supplying plants with water and nutrients, an irrigation device, characterized in that it contains modular elements placed on a vertical metal frame with the possibility of installation and extraction, providing installation, care of crops and plant renewal; the system for supplying plants with water and nutrients is made in the form of horizontally located irrigation tubes, contains a container for water and nutrients, a pump, an electrical control unit, a humidity sensor connected by a hose to a distribution tube. 2. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a stand for installing the frame. 3. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame has holes for its fasteners. 4. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the modular elements are made of corrosion-resistant and impact-resistant material, contain a mineral wool substrate placed in a non-woven non-combustible material, into which it is planted and / or dipped planting material. 5. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that the container for the accumulation of water and nutrients is located separately. 6. A device for growing plants on vertical surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that an additional waterproofing material is attached.