TR201708590A2 - A PLANT CABINET WITH LIGHT INTENSITY CONTROLLED - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a body (3) with at least one plant growing unit (2) inside, a light source (4) positioned on the plant growing unit (2) and generating the light needed by the plants to be grown, allowing the user to access the body (3). an obstructing closed position (C) and an open position (O) that allows the user to access inside the body (3), a hollow rectangular frame (6) and a frame (6), which allows the user to see inside the body (3). It relates to a plant growing cabinet (1) comprising a door (5) with a plate (7) made of transparent material.

Description

DESCRIPTION This invention is a plant growing cabinet used for growing plants. is relevant. In particular, the invention relates to a home plant growing cabinet.

Hydroponic agriculture based on growing plants without soil, water and water that plants need. based on the principle of delivering nutrients to the root environment in required quantities. It is a form of agriculture practiced in liquid or solid media culture.

Plants to be grown in soilless agriculture applications are in water, light, humidity and air. the constant rate of carbon dioxide, which plays an important role in the growth of the plant It is grown in a closed environment where it is kept. During plant growth, all These factors are adjusted in accordance with the stage of the plant's development. are optimized and thus rapid plant growth and harmful outdoor environment. factors (high humidity, light intensity) are provided. Herb In the grow cabinets, there is a door so that the user can see the grown plants. It is mostly made of transparent material such as glass or plastic.

This structure, which allows the user to see inside, is also used for plant cultivation. causes light to enter the cabin. Especially in direct sunlight. the intensity of the sun rays, when it enters the plant growing cabinet as with the light produced by the lighting system of the plant growing cabins. by combining with the leaves of the plants, yellowing, drying and even back in the plants may cause irreversible permanent damage.

American patent numbered US8549788B2 in the state of the art The document describes a home grow cabinet.

The aim of this invention is to increase the light intensity reaching the plants in the plant growing cabinets. It is to be fixed and to prevent high light intensity from damaging the plants.

In order to achieve the purpose of this invention, the first request and the dependent in the grow cabinet as defined in the claims, in the trunk positioned plant growing units. the plant mentioned peat mixture in which plants are grown in growing units is placed. The plant growing cabinet is a stem and stem from the outside environment. It consists of a separating door. The light on the plant growing unit to the plants grown thanks to the source, the growth in which the plants are A suitable amount of light is provided for the phase. Door, frame and plate consists of two parts. The frame is in the form of an empty rectangle. It has a structure that will allow the plate to be placed. Let light pass through the plate. It is almost completely transparent to allow in the body It has light sensors. These light sensors are protected from the light source and the outside environment. the intensity of the light that comes through the plate and enters the plant growing cabinet. is measuring. The light intensity value obtained by the light sensor is transmitted to the control unit. transmits this value, which is obtained through the control unit light sensor, to the manufacturer. are compared with the values predetermined by the light intensity read If the value is above the predetermined light value, the control The unit reduces the electric current transmitted to the light source by reducing the high light prevents it from being damaged by its severity. Similarly, the light intensity read if it falls below the threshold value predetermined by the manufacturer, the control unit increases the electric current transmitted to the light source, therefore the light The intensity of the light produced by the source increases, the light needed by the plants is increased. It ensures that the amount is taken and accelerates the growth of plants. Control light source in accordance with the values read from the light sensor of the unit. for plants to grow by reducing or increasing the light intensity it produces. the most appropriate light intensity value they need is obtained, high light intensity As a result, the plants are prevented from being damaged and the plant growing cabinet is electricity consumption is improved. Another benefit of the invention is that plants need their ability to receive the amount of light they hear. In this way, the growth rate of plants increases and customer satisfaction is ensured.

In one embodiment of the invention, the control unit is used for different plant species at different times. can keep the amount of light they need in its memory. In this way, control unit is used to obtain the appropriate light intensity for the needs of different plant species. It can change the electric current transmitted to the light source. In this way, the user can grow different plant species in the same plant growing cabinet. therefore, product perception is improved. Similarly, a single control unit Thanks to the fact that it can be used in many plant species, the user can use different plant species. There is no need to buy a different control unit for the costs are being improved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plate is made of electrochromatic material.

When an electric current is passed over electrochromatic materials, the light are materials of varying permeability. From the outside environment into the plant growing cabinet the light intensity entering is higher than the value predetermined by the manufacturer. In such cases, the control unit is connected to the light source in order to reduce the light intensity. reduces the transmitted electric current. However, the intensity of light coming from the external environment the light needed by the growth phase of the plant at that moment even if the light source is completely turned off when the plants can be damaged. In this case, the control unit is electrochromatic. By transmitting electric current to the plate, it can change the light transmittance of the plate and In this way, you can reduce the amount of light entering the plant growing unit from the outside environment. can control. In this way, the light coming from the outside environment (sun, indoor environment) lighting) is prevented from harming plants. your plate Another benefit of being electrochromatic is in dark or dim environments. allowing the customer to see the inside of the body and the perception of quality in the product is to create.

In one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of interchangeable units in the body A large number of light sensors are used. Multiple plant growing units number of plants, depending on the angle of the light from the outside environment. While one grower receives more light than it needs, another one receives less light than it needs. can receive. As a result, in plant growing units, plants come in different sizes and stages of maturity. more than one With the help of the light sensor, precise measurement is made and different plant growing. It is ensured that the plants in the units receive light at an equal rate.

Therefore, the plants grown are damaged by exposure to high light intensity. eyes and prevent their slow growth by exposure to low light intensity. and the working efficiency of the plant growing unit is improved.

The light sensors used in an embodiment of the invention are of the IR or LDR type. this type Light sensors, with their long service life and low costs, are provided to the user respectively. spare parts cost and suitable plant growing cabinet price advantage it provides.

Light sensors used in an application of the invention reflect the light on them. It has solar panels that allow it to absorb and convert it into electrical energy. Light Thanks to the fact that the sensor can produce its own electricity, the plant growing cabinet electricity consumption is reduced and this gives the customer a low operating cost. is reflected.

In one embodiment of the invention, light sensors can be wirelessly connected with the control unit. can establish a connection. In this way, the user can easily replace the light sensors. can be changed in accordance with the changing outdoor conditions of the user. In this way, it is possible to change the position of the light sensors.

As a result of this, while the yield of the obtained plants is improved, it is also product quality perception is created in the user.

The benefit of this invention is the exposure of plants grown in grow cabinets. The plant to be grown together with the control of the light intensity they stay improvement of efficiency.

To achieve the aim of this invention, a plant growing cabinet is attached. shown in the figures, from these figures; Figure 1 - The front view of the plant growing cabinet with the door open.

Figure 2 - The front view of the plant growing unit without the door.

Figure 3 - The front view of the plant growing cabinet with the door closed. Figure 4 - It is the working algorithm of the control unit.

The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the corresponding numbers are given below 1. Plant growing booth 2. Plant growing unit 3. Body 4. Light source . Gate 6. Frame 7. Plate 8. Light sensor 9. Control unit C. Closed position of the door O. Open position of the door The plant growing cabinet (l), subject of the invention, has at least one plant growing in it. A body (3) with a unit (2) is placed on the plant growing unit (2). a light that is positioned and produces the light needed by the plants to be grown The source (4) has a closed enclosure that prevents the user from accessing the inside of the body (3). an opening that allows the user to access the location (C) and the body (3). position (O), a hollow rectangular frame (6) and a frame (6). transparent, which allows the user to see inside the body (3). a door (5) having a plate (7) made of material.

The plant growing cabinet (1), which is the subject of the invention, in its closed position (C) plate (7) a light sensor (8) that measures the amount of light entering the body (3) through it, and The measured value (X) from the light sensor (8) is a predetermined value by the manufacturer. The measured value (X) compared to the limit value range (Y) is determined by the manufacturer. if it is below the predetermined limit value range (Y), the light The measured value (X), which increases the light intensity produced by the source (4), is determined by the manufacturer. the light is above the predetermined limit value range (Y). The measured value (X), which reduces the light intensity produced by the source (4), is determined by the manufacturer. If it is in the predetermined limit value range (Y), it preserves the operating parameters, it comprises a control unit (9).

Plant growing cabinet (l), in which the plants to be grown are planted in peat. and plant growing units (2) located in the body (3). Herb light positioned above the grow unit (2) sources (4) are available. Two plants following each other in a vertical plane with the help of light sources (4) positioned between the cultivation unit (2). plants get the light they need to grow. plant growing booth (l) is separated from the outside environment by a door (5). Door (5) to a frame (6) and the frame (6) has a plate (7) inserted into it. This plate (7) Thanks to its transparent structure, the user can stay in the plant growing cabinet (1). It can monitor the status of growing plants. At the same time The transparent structure of the plate (7) allows the light from the external environment to grow plants. It allows it to enter the cabin (1).

The light coming from the outside environment and produced by the light source (4) is transmitted to the light sensor (8). and the light intensity (X) value read is transmitted to the control unit (9).

The transmitted light intensity value is predetermined by the producer according to the plant type. If it is below the light intensity (Y), it is connected to the light source (4) with the help of the control unit (9). The transmitted electric current is increased and therefore the light produced by the light source (4) intensity is increased. Similarly, the light source from the external environment (4) The intensity (X) of the light produced by the producer is predetermined by the plant type. If the determined light intensity is above the limit value range (Y), the control unit (9) With its help, the electric current transmitted to the light source (4) is reduced and therefore The intensity of the light produced by the light source (4) is reduced. In this way, the plants The amount of light they need is provided, the plants are exposed to too much light. While preventing damage to the plant growing cabinet (1) Electricity consumption is reduced and usage costs are improved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (1) is illuminated by different plant species. It contains a control unit (9) that keeps its needs in its memory. In this way, the plant Different kinds of plants can be grown in the grow cabinet (1) and different different light intensity values required by plant species in a control unit (9) can be controlled with and, as a result, different for different plants. control units (9) are not needed and the product cost is reduced. improvement is achieved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (l) is electrochromatic. the plate (7) made of material. over electrochromatic material When electricity passes, the light transmittance of the plate (7) decreases. Control unit (9) at certain time intervals from the external environment and the light source (4) The light intensity (X) produced by the plants is the limit value of the light intensity needed by the plants. is compared with the range (Y). It is assumed that these two light intensity values are equal. cases (X=Y) light source (4) and plate (7) with electrochromatic coating they keep their last condition and the plant growing cabinet (l) has the same values. continues to work with from the external environment and by the light source (4) The limit value of the light intensity (X) produced by the plants is the light intensity needed by the plants. when the range (Y) is less than (X) controls permeability. The highest light transmittance of the plate (7) level, the electricity transmitted to the control unit (9) light source (4) increases the current. During this increase, the light source (4) coming from the external environment It measures the light intensity (X) produced by the until the light intensity limit value range (Y) reaches the same value. (4) The transmitted electric current value is increased. Similarly, mentioned In this case, if the light transmittance of the plate (7) is not at the highest level, the control unit With the help of (9), the electric current transmitted to the plate (7) is reduced. meanwhile the light transmittance of the plate (7) increases. Simultaneously, the control unit (9) The light intensity (X) coming from the external environment and produced by the light source (4), the light It measures by hand with the help of the sensor (8) and uses this value for the light that plants need. It compares the severity with (Y). These two values are equal to each other (X=Y) In this case, the control unit (9) fixes the light transmittance of the plate (7). A the other case, the light coming from the outside environment and produced by the light source (4) the light intensity (X) needed by the plants is more than the limit value range (Y) (X>Y), the control unit (9) will first produce the output of the light source (4). gradually reduces the light intensity. As a result of this reduction, the light source (4) Even if it is completely turned off, the light source coming from the outside environment (4) The light intensity (X) produced by the plant is the limit of the light intensity needed by the plants. If it is detected that the value is greater (X>Y) than the range (Y), the control unit (9) reduces the light transmittance of the plate (7) by transmitting electricity to the plate (7). This During the decrease, the control unit (9) presets the values coming from the light sensor (8). compared with the determined values and when the light intensity reaches the desired value. The (X=Y) control unit (9) maintains the new operating parameters and the plant As long as the intensity of light coming from the outside environment to the grow cabinet (1) does not change continues its work. As a result of the light values transmitted to the control unit (9), the light transmittance of the control unit (9) of the plate (7) or from the light source (4). where it is necessary to change the intensity of the emitted light, The priority of the control unit (9) is to minimize the amount of energy consumed in total. will be. In this way, the plants are provided with the most suitable amount of light for their growth. while the electricity consumption of the plant growing cabinet (1) are reduced, an improvement in usage costs is achieved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (1) is located inside the body (3). contains more than one light sensor (8) whose position can be changed. User's relocation of the grow cabinet (1), where the sun rises and sets As the angle changes, the intensity of the light coming into the plant growing cabinet (l) In situations that cause it to change, the user must replace the light sensor (8) may need to be changed. Relocation of the light sensor (8) Thanks to this, the user can adjust the light sensors (8) in his hand to the changing environmental conditions. can be repositioned according to While the number of light sensors (8) is reduced, cost improvement is achieved. Suddenly Thanks to the use of more light sensors (8) in different plant growing units (2) The most suitable light intensity value can be adjusted for the plants grown. The quality of the plants produced is increased.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (1), IR or LDR type light includes the sensor (8). Light sensors (8) working with IR and LDR principle provides advantages as a remain in use, therefore improvement in spare parts and maintenance costs it provides.

In an embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (l) uses the light coming from the outside environment. It includes a light sensor (8) with a solar energy panel that converts to electricity. Thanks to the solar panels that convert the necessary electricity for the operation of the sensor (8) The energy consumption of the light sensor (8) is reduced, so plant growing The energy consumption of the cabin (1) is improved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (1) is combined with the control unit (9). It contains a light sensor (8) suitable for wireless communication. Light The sensor (8) has the ability to establish a wireless connection with the control unit (9). the light sensor (8) is in the plant growing cabinet (l). facilitates its positioning. In this way, the user's cable or You can easily install the light sensor (8) without the need for similar fasteners. In this way, it is ensured that it can be positioned to any point in the body (3) and product perception is being improved.

Thanks to the invention, the light sensor (8) positioned in the plant growing cabinets (1) with the help of the light source (4) and the intensity of the light coming from the external environment can be measured, As a result, a constant intensity of light is provided to the grown plants.

Initial situation: Plate light transmittance: Maximum The control unit depends on the type of plant and taking the plant according to the developmental stage determines the required light intensity value (Y) measured through (X) light transmittance available maintains its status nope x incrementally increased to the maximum value Yes 'S'k Source, Plate light transmittance is gradually reduced

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REQUIREMENTS 0 A stem (3) containing at least one plant growing unit (2), a light source (4) positioned above the 0 plant growing unit (2) and producing the light needed by the plants to be grown, 0 user's inside the stem (3) A closed position (C) that prevents access and an open position (O) that allows the user to access inside the body (3), a hollow rectangular frame (6) and a frame (6) placed inside the body (3), allowing the user to see inside the body (3). a door (5) with a plate (7) made of transparent material that provides (X) that measured value (X), which compares with a limit value range (Y) predetermined by the manufacturer and increases the light intensity produced by the light source (4) if that measured value (X) is below the limit value range (Y) predetermined by the manufacturer. A control unit (X) that reduces the light intensity produced by the light source (4) if it is above the limit value range (Y) predetermined by the manufacturer, and preserves the operating parameters if that measured value (X) is within the limit value range (Y) predetermined by the manufacturer. 9) characterized by a plant growing cabinet (1). 2. A plant growing cabinet (l) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a control unit (9) that keeps the light needs of different plant species in its memory. 3. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a plate (7) made of electrochromatic material. 4. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by more than one light sensor (8) whose position can be changed inside the body (3). 5. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by an IR or LDR type light sensor (8). 6. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a light sensor (8) with a solar energy panel that converts the light coming from the outdoor environment into electricity. 7. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a light sensor (8) suitable for wireless communication with the control unit (9).