WO2014051203A1

WO2014051203A1 - Apparatus for germinating and cultivating providing optimal environment for crop germination, and system for cultivating plants by using same

Info

Publication number: WO2014051203A1
Application number: PCT/KR2012/010054
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김상옥; 김병오; 김동식; 황영조
Original assignee: (주)유양디앤유
Priority date: 2012-09-25
Filing date: 2012-11-26
Publication date: 2014-04-03
Also published as: KR101314521B1

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an apparatus for germinating and cultivating providing an optimal germination environment for crops to be used as food, and more specifically, to an apparatus for germinating and cultivating and a system for cultivating plants by using same, comprising: a power management portion for controlling reserve power generated by using new and renewable energy and external power provided from the outside, so as to provide power for cultivating the crops; a controller portion for controlling the temperature and/or the humidity for creating the optimal germination environment, and for controlling so that a predetermined amount of water is provided at a predetermined time for the germination of the crops; a cultivation seedling tray structure portion comprising a plurality of rows and columns for supporting seedling trays on which seeds of the crops germinate; and a lighting portion comprising at least one light source for controlling the brightness and/or the color of an artificial light source to provide the optimal light for crop germination, wherein a housing installed around the periphery of the cultivation seedling tray structure is provided for protecting against the outside environment.

Description

Germination Cultivator and Plant Cultivation System Using the Same to Provide Optimal Environment for Germination of Crops

An embodiment of the present invention is a germination cultivation device and a plant cultivation system using the same to provide an optimal environment for germination of crops. More specifically, for the germination of crops for edible use, the germination cultivation device is cut off from the outside environment, and the temperature and humidity in the germination cultivation device are controlled, while the predetermined amount of water is supplied at a preset time. A germination cultivation apparatus which provides an optimum environment for germination of crops by providing the crops to realize an optimal environment for germination of the crops, and receiving seedlings of the finished germination from the germination cultivation apparatus; It relates to a plant cultivation system using the same.

The contents described in this section merely provide background information on the present embodiment and do not constitute a prior art.

In general, plant cultivation is achieved by feeding fertilizers and water to seeds planted in the soil and taking advantage of photosynthesis in the plants by sunlight. However, this method of cultivation not only affects the production of climate change, but also creates cost and environmental problems due to the use of fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, because it takes a long time to grow plants, the production cannot keep up with the demand of consumers.

In recent years, it is noted that the growth of plants is caused by photosynthesis. By using a light emitting diode (LED), which is an artificial light source, by supplying the wavelength required for photosynthesis, not only does the plant grow but also is not affected by the climate, Eco-friendly plant cultivation methods that can grow plants are in the spotlight. However, there is no germination device specialized for the germination of plants and a plant cultivation system associated with the actual planting, and there is still a problem that the production cannot keep up with the ever-increasing demand of consumers.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present embodiment, to produce a germination cultivation device is cut off the external environment for the germination of crops for food use, while controlling the temperature and humidity in the germination cultivation device, while pre-set time The growth stage leading to the germination and seedling of crops by providing a predetermined amount of water to the crops to realize the optimal environment for crop germination, and by cultivating a large number of seedlings from the germination cultivation plant in the plant cultivation system. The main purpose is to speed up the market and to meet the ever-increasing consumer demand.

The present embodiment, in the germination cultivation device that provides an optimal germination environment for the crop for use in food, to germinate the crop by controlling the preliminary power produced by using renewable energy and the external power provided from the outside Power management unit for providing power for; A controller unit controlling some or all of temperature and humidity for the optimal germination environment, and controlling to provide the crops with a predetermined amount of water at a preset time for germination of the crops; Seedling plate structure for cultivating a seedling plate germinated seed of the crop consisting of a multi-layer, multi-row structure; And one or more artificial light sources, including an illumination unit for controlling some or all of the brightness and frequency of the artificial light source to irradiate the optimum light for germination of the crop, wherein the seedling plate structure for cultivation is installed outside the external environment. It provides a germination growing device characterized in that it comprises a housing (Housing) to block the.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present embodiment, the housing (Housing) is cut off from the external environment, and controlled in part or all of the temperature, humidity and water supply for germinating the crop planted in a seedling plate attached to a multi-layered, multi-layered structure A germination cultivation device for germinating the crop; A seedling cultivation apparatus for receiving the germinated crops from the germination cultivation apparatus and primarily raising the germinated crops through hydroponic cultivation; And a multi-stage cultivation apparatus for receiving cultivated crops firstly seeded from the seedling cultivation apparatus and mass cultivation of the first seeding-completed crops in a plurality of cultivation beds installed in multiple stages. It comprises a part or all of the floating cultivation apparatus for receiving the crops complete seedlings, floated in the tank capable of water storage, and the seedlings in which the first seedlings have been transplanted to finally seed the crops. It provides a plant cultivation system using a germination cultivation device.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, a germination cultivation apparatus is manufactured in which the external environment is blocked for germination of crops for edible use, the temperature and humidity in the germination cultivation apparatus are controlled, and at a preset time. By providing a predetermined amount of water to the crops to realize the optimum environment for the germination of the crops, by cultivating a large number of seedlings from the germination cultivation plant in the plant cultivation system to achieve the growth stage from the germination and seedlings of the crops It has the effect of meeting the demands of consumers in the early and steadily increasing.

1 is a view showing the structure of a germination growing device according to the present embodiment,

2 is a view showing a seedling structure for cultivation seedling plate supporting seedlings seed germination of crops in the germination cultivation apparatus according to this embodiment,

3 is an embodiment of the seedling plate structure for cultivation shown in Figure 2 according to the present embodiment,

4 is an embodiment of the water supply pipe and the water supply nozzle unit installed inside the Rub-type rail according to the present embodiment,

5 is an example of a state in which the seed of the crop is sown on the seedling plate inside the germination cultivation apparatus according to the present embodiment and the state in which the germination of the crop is completed;

6 is a view showing the structure of the lighting unit attached to the germination cultivation apparatus according to the embodiment and using the LED as an artificial light source for germinating crops,

7 is a view showing the configuration and circuit diagram of the LED module of the lighting unit in the case of using the LED as an artificial light source according to this embodiment,

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling temperature and humidity in the germination cultivation apparatus according to the present embodiment,

9 is a view showing the structure of a plant cultivation system including a germination growing device according to the present embodiment.

Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as much as possible even though they are shown in different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related well-known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in describing the component of this invention, terms, such as 1st, 2nd, A, B, (a), (b), can be used. These terms are only for distinguishing the components from other components, and the nature, order or order of the components are not limited by the terms. If a component is described as being "connected", "coupled" or "connected" to another component, that component may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but there may be another configuration between each component. It is to be understood that the elements may be "connected", "coupled" or "connected".

1 is a view showing the structure of the germination growing device 100 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the germination cultivation apparatus 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an air conditioning unit 102, a water supply nozzle unit 104, an illumination unit 106, a storage unit 108, and a pressure pump 109. It includes a water supply unit 110, a drain valve unit 112, a temperature and humidity control unit 114, a power management unit 116, a water supply unit 118, a controller unit 119 and a seedling plate structure 120 for cultivation (120). . In the present embodiment, the germination cultivation apparatus 100 includes an air conditioning unit 102, a water supply nozzle unit 104, an illumination unit 106, a storage unit 108, and a water supply unit 110 including a pressure pump 109, and drainage. It is described as including only the valve unit 112, the temperature and humidity control unit 114, the power management unit 116, the water supply unit 118, the controller unit 119 and the seedling plate structure 120 for cultivation, which is described in the present embodiment As merely illustrative of the idea, those skilled in the art to which this embodiment belongs, various modifications to the components included in the germination growing device 100 without departing from the essential characteristics of this embodiment And modifications may be applicable.

Germination cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is cut off from the external environment through the housing (Housing), while the germination cultivation using the preliminary power produced by using renewable energy and the external power provided from the outside By controlling the temperature, humidity, etc. in the apparatus 100, and controlling the light required for the growth of the crop being grown in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 through an artificial light source, cultivation in the seedling plate structure 120 for cultivation of a multi-layer, multi-row structure It is a device that provides an optimal germination environment for the crops being grown.

On the other hand, the germination cultivation device 100 can be produced in various sizes according to the production amount of the crop, and the germination cultivation device 100 to another place through a moving means such as a fixed type used in a fixed place and the wheel installed under the housing There is a mobile device that can be moved.

In addition, the germination cultivation device 100 includes a seedling plate seeded with the seed of the crop cultivated in the germination cultivation device 100 on both the front and side, and both opening and closing doors for moving the seedling plate is completed germination of the crop, crops When the germination of the completed, the seedling plate is completed to move the seedling plate is completed, the seedling plate is seeded seed of the crop can be moved to the new germination cultivation device 100 inside.

The air conditioning unit 102 adjusts heating and cooling inside the germination growing device 100 to maintain a temperature suitable for germination of the crop being grown inside the germinating growing device 100. That is, the air conditioner 102 includes one or more air conditioners and heaters, and when receiving a control command from the controller unit 119, operates the air conditioners and the heaters to adjust the temperature inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100. At this time, the control command received from the controller unit 119 is generated when the temperature and humidity control unit 114 determines that the current temperature inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100 is different from the setting range for the optimal temperature for germinating the preset crop. , Meaning a command transmitted to the controller unit 119. Through this germination growing device 100 is always controlled to a constant temperature. Meanwhile, in the present invention, the optimum temperature for germinating the preset crop is set to 21 degrees, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be set to various temperatures according to the type of crop grown in the germination cultivation apparatus 100.

In addition, the air conditioning unit 102 circulates the air present in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 in a predetermined direction by using an air conditioner and a heater, and discharges harmful gases, dust, etc. to the outside through the germination cultivation apparatus 100. It works to keep my fresh air.

On the other hand, the number of air conditioners and heaters included in the air conditioning unit 102 may be variously adjusted according to the size of the germination growing device (100).

The water supply nozzle unit 104 receives the stored water from the water supply unit 110, and provides the supplied water to the crop inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100. That is, the water supply nozzle unit 104 is formed in a tubular structure in order to eject the liquid or gas into the free space at high speed to provide the water supply necessary for the growth of the crop being grown in the germination growing device 100.

In addition, the water supply nozzle unit 104 ejects a predetermined amount of water supply at a predetermined time according to the type of crops grown in the germination cultivation apparatus 100. The water supply nozzle unit 104 according to the present invention ejects water twice a day for the germination of crops grown in the germination cultivation apparatus 100, and is set to eject water for 30 seconds per time. It is not necessarily limited thereto.

In addition, the water supply nozzle unit 104 receives a control command for the amount of water supply that is differently adjusted according to the germination stage of the crop from the controller unit 119, and the water supply adjusted according to the received control command to seed the crop. To provide.

Meanwhile, the water supply nozzle unit 104 germinates a crop in which the temperature and humidity controller 114 presets the current humidity inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100 based on the humidity information inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100 received from the humidity sensor. When it is determined that it is different from the setting range for the optimal humidity, by receiving the control command information for this to eject the water supply to the germination cultivation apparatus 100, thereby maintaining a constant humidity.

The lighting unit 106 includes one or more artificial light sources, and controls the brightness and frequency of the artificial light source to irradiate the optimal light for germination of the crop. That is, the lighting unit 106 is attached to both sides of the germination growing device 100, attached to each layer of the seedling plate structure for cultivation 120 to irradiate the optimum light preset according to the germination stage of the crop, thereby It supplies the wavelengths necessary for germination and photosynthesis. On the other hand, in the present embodiment it is specified that the lighting unit 106 is attached to both sides of the germination growing device 100, which is merely an example in the present invention and is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, it may be attached to the door for opening and closing the germination growing device 100 or the seedling plate structure 120 for cultivation.

In addition, the lighting unit 106 is composed of an LED module made of a printed circuit board (PCB) of a structure that is separated or combined in consideration of expandability according to the overall length of the germination cultivation apparatus 100, a plurality of LED modules LEDs provide the light needed for germination of crops for food use. On the other hand, the LED module is composed of three PCB, each PCB is arranged in parallel with a driver device and six RGB (Red-Green-Blue) LED for controlling the LED.

Meanwhile, the lighting unit 106 is illustrated as using an LED as an artificial light source, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may use various artificial light sources that may provide illumination required for growing a crop.

The water supply unit 110 includes a storage unit 108 for storing the water supply and a pressure pump 109 for moving the stored water supply to the water supply nozzle unit 104. That is, when the germination cultivation apparatus 100 is required, the water supply unit 110 supplies the water supplied from the outside stored in the storage unit 108 to the water supply nozzle unit 104 through the pressure pump 109. Move it. At this time, the pressure pump 109 is controlled by the controller unit 119, when receiving a control command from the controller unit 119, by applying pressure to the water supply stored in the storage unit 108 for the water supply nozzle unit 104 Move the water supply to In addition, the storage unit 108 further includes a heater for controlling the temperature of the water supply in order to provide a water supply at a temperature suitable for germination of the crop being grown in the germination growing device 100. On the other hand, in the embodiment of the present invention, the temperature of the water supply suitable for germination of the crop cultivated in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 is set to 22.5 degrees, but is not necessarily limited to this water supply at various temperatures depending on the type of crop being cultivated I can regulate it.

The drain valve 112 operates to discharge the excess water supplied to the crop through the water supply nozzle unit 104 to the outside. That is, the drain valve unit 112 receives a control command from the controller unit 119 according to a predetermined time and discharges the excess water accumulated in the germination growing device 100 to the outside.

The temperature and humidity control unit 114 receives sensing information regarding temperature and humidity affecting germination of crops in the germination cultivation apparatus 100, and controls temperature and humidity according to the surrounding environment. That is, the temperature and humidity control unit 114 measures the temperature and humidity inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100 through a plurality of sensors, and the set temperature and humidity setting ranges for germinating the preset crops with the measured temperature and humidity. In other cases, the control command for adjusting the temperature and humidity inside the germination growing device 100 is generated. On the other hand, the generated control command is transmitted to the controller unit 119, the controller unit 119 controls the air conditioning unit 102 and the water supply nozzle unit 104 to adjust the temperature and humidity.

The power management unit 116 controls the reserve power stored inside and the external power provided from the outside to provide the necessary power to each device included in the germination growing device 100. On the other hand, when the power management unit 116 can not receive external power from the outside, and transfers the pre-stored preliminary power to the germination device 100. In this case, the pre-stored preliminary power means power produced from a preliminary power production device (not shown) through solar and wind power, which are sources of renewable energy.

The water supply unit 118 receives a water supply for germination of the crop from the outside and provides the crop to the crop. That is, the water supply providing unit 118 checks the amount of the water supply stored in the storage unit 108 automatically or manually by the user and the controller unit 119, and if it is determined that the amount of water supply is insufficient, The water is supplied and stored in the storage unit 108.

The controller 119 controls the temperature and humidity for germination of crops grown in the germination cultivation apparatus 100, and controls to provide the crops with a predetermined amount of water at a preset time for germination of the crops. . That is, the air conditioning unit 102, the water supply nozzle unit 104, the lighting unit 106, the water supply unit 110, the drain valve unit based on the sensing information collected through a plurality of sensors in the germination growing device 100 ( 112) Generate a control command for controlling the etc, and transmit the generated command to each device.

In addition, when the controller unit 119 receives a control command for adjusting the temperature and humidity in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 from the temperature and humidity control unit 114, setting the optimum temperature and humidity for germination of a preset crop. Check the information, and transmits the control command to the air conditioning unit 102 and the water supply nozzle unit 104.

On the other hand, the controller 119 is mounted in the form of a touch panel on the outside of the germination device 100, and further includes a user UI (User Interface) for receiving the user's input information. That is, when the user wants to control the germination growing device 100, the user can easily control the germination growing device 100 by inputting input information through the user UI.

In addition, the controller unit 119 continuously grasps the internal state of the germination cultivation apparatus 100 through a plurality of sensors, and when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the germination cultivation apparatus 100, notification of abnormality occurrence and image photographing. The monitoring image of the germination cultivation apparatus 100 taken through the device (not shown) is delivered in real time to the user through SMS (Short Message Service) text service.

In addition, the controller unit 119 controls to adjust the amount of water supplied to the crop automatically or manually according to the germination stage of the crop, and generates a control command for this and transmits it to the water supply nozzle unit 104.

Cultivation seedling plate structure 120 is made of a multi-layer, multi-row structure to support the seedling plate is germinating seeds of the crop. That is, the seedling plate structure 120 for cultivation includes a square pipe installed in a direction perpendicular to the L-engles and the L-engles attached to both sides of the germination cultivation apparatus 100, and a Rub-type rail installed in parallel with the L-engles on the square pipes. To support and move the seedlings. On the other hand, in this embodiment the Rub type rail

Or similar

Means a device made of a structure, but is not necessarily limited to this can be produced in a variety of structures for supporting the seedling plate.

On the other hand, cultivation seedling plate structure 120 is capable of adjusting the height and size according to the size of the germination growing device (100).

2 is a view showing a seedling plate structure 120 for cultivating the seedling plate 202 in which the seeds of the crops are germinated in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is for cultivation illustrated in FIG. It is an embodiment of the seedling plate structure 120.

As shown in FIG. 2, the seedling plate structure 120 for cultivating the seedling plate 202 in which the seeds of the crops are germinated in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a seedling plate 202, an L-engle ( 204, square pipe 206 and Rub type rail 208.

Seedling plate structure 120 for cultivation according to an embodiment of the present invention is a seedling plate 202, the seed of the crop in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 germinates L 204 and square pipe 206 and Rub-type rail ( 208).

The L-engle 204 is attached to both sides of the housing of the germination cultivation device 100 to play a primary role for supporting the seedling plate 202. At this time, the L-engle 204 may be made of synthetic resin or metal, and the height may be variously adjusted according to the amount of crop being germinated in the germination cultivation apparatus 100.

The square pipe 206 is made of synthetic resin or metal, and is installed on the L engine 204 at a right angle to the L engine 204 to serve as a support for supporting the lower surface of the seedling plate 202, and a rubbish rail. Support (208).

The Rub-type rail 208 is installed in the direction parallel to the L-engle 204 on the square pipe 206, the structure that can substantially support and move the seedling plate 202 through the side bar of the Rub-type rail 208 Consists of

In addition, the Rub-type rail 208 is equipped with a water supply pipe 210 for transmitting the water supply in the germination cultivation device 100 in the space of the lower surface, the water supply pipe 210 to supply water to the crop in a certain distance unit The water supply nozzle part 104 for ejecting is attached.

On the other hand, the seedling plate 202 is secured through the Rub-type rail 208, the harvesting seedling plate is completed through the germination of the seed, through this seedling plate seeding seed of the crop is newly germinated cultivation apparatus 100 It can be moved into the germination growing device 100 through the doorway.

4 is an embodiment of the water supply pipe and the water supply nozzle unit 104 installed inside the Rub-type rail 208 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in Figure 4, the Rub-type rail 208 is a power supply cable for supplying power supplied to the water supply pipe and the water supply nozzle unit 104 to transfer the water supply in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 through the space of the lower surface. It is mounted in the inlet direction from this inlet. In addition, the water supply pipe is equipped with a water supply nozzle unit 104 for ejecting water to the crop in a predetermined distance unit to provide water to the crop being grown in the germination growing device (100).

5 is an example of a state in which the seed of the crop is sown on the seedling plate 202 inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment, and the germination of the crop is completed.

As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 5 (a) illustrates a process of germinating seed of a crop by attaching a seedling plate on which the seed of the crop is sown inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100, and (b) of FIG. 5 illustrates a state in which the crop of FIG. 5A is completely germinated. On the other hand, when the germination of the crop is completed inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100, by moving the seedling plate 202 through the Rub-type rail 208 toward the rear exit of the germination cultivation device 100 to harvest the seedlings complete the germination of the crop at the same time , A new seedling plate seeded from the crop can be moved into the germination cultivation device 100 through the side entrance of the germination cultivation device 100.

FIG. 6 is a view showing the structure of the lighting unit 106 attached to the germination cultivation apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment and using the LED as an artificial light source for germinating crops.

As shown in FIG. 6, the structure of the lighting unit 106 is attached to the germination cultivation apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention and uses an LED as an artificial light source for germinating crops. The first LED control module unit to the N-th LED

control module unit

610 and 620, the metering module unit 630, the sensor module unit 640 and the LED module 650.

The voltage providing device 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention converts AC power into a DC voltage and provides the first LED control module unit to the Nth LED

control module unit

610 and 620, and the first LED control module. The to Nth LED

control module units

610 and 620 control the LED module 650 according to the state information received from the metering module unit 630 and the sensor module unit 640.

The voltage providing device 600 may be divided into a plurality of first and second voltage providing devices 600_1 and 600_2. The first voltage providing device 600_1 converts AC power into a DC voltage and provides the first LED control module unit to the Nth LED

control module units

610 and 620, and the second voltage providing device 600_2 is converted. The DC voltage is provided to the sensor module unit 640 and the LED module 650. Each voltage providing device 600 receives a commercial power of 110 or 220 V and converts it into a DC voltage of about 24 V, and includes the first LED control module unit to the Nth LED

control module unit

610 and 620 or the LED module. A DC voltage of about 3.3 V for driving the integrated circuit IC in 650 is converted back and output. To this end, the voltage providing device 600 may include an inverter and a DC-DC converter.

The first LED control module unit to the N-th LED

control module unit

610 and 620 are controlled by a short range wireless communication with the gateway, and are driven by receiving a DC voltage provided to the first voltage providing device 600_1.

On the other hand, the first LED control module unit to the N-th LED control module unit (610, 620) is configured in a one-to-one to manage each of the LED module 650 forming a row, respectively, in the first column under the control of the gateway The LED modules 650 in the N rows may be driven to have the same luminous conditions, but when different crops are grown, they may be driven to the luminous conditions suitable for the crops.

That is, while dimming the LED module 650 through PWM, the LED elements of red, green, and blue are grouped by color to control full color light.

The metering module unit 630 is controlled through short-range wireless communication with the gateway, the first LED control module unit to the N-th LED control module unit (610, 620), the sensor module unit 640 in the voltage providing device 600 and Information related to voltage, power, and the like provided to the LED module 650 is acquired and transferred to the controller unit 119 via a gateway in accordance with a protocol.

That is, the metering module unit 630 measures the AC input power and the total system AC input power of each of the voltage providing devices 600 with a metering sensor, and then digitally converts the measured values to generate voltage related information and generate the voltage related information. The information is provided to the controller unit 119. Thereafter, the metering module unit 630 may reset the power state of the voltage providing device 600 according to the analysis result of the controller unit 119.

The sensor module unit 640 includes an illuminance sensor, a concentration sensor (for example, a CO ₂ concentration sensor), a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a wavelength sensor, and the like, and by using these various sensors, an optimized environment can be created. have. That is, the sensing data acquired through each sensor is transmitted to the gateway, and the gateway provides the corresponding data to the controller unit 119. After that, it is possible to optimize the environment in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 according to the control command transmitted through this.

The LED module 650 is provided with a first to N-th row, and the plurality of PCB modules are separated and combined to freely expand and install as the crop cultivation area in the germination growing device 100 increases. Is produced. In addition, each LED module 650 will have ID (Identifier) information for accurately determining the location of the crop being cultivated. For example, even if the LED module 650 is configured to be extended, the unit modules constituting each column may be assembled to drive in parallel with each other, thereby emitting light having the same luminance for each unit module. However, when different crops are cultivated for each row, the unit modules constituting each row make accurate positions according to ID information and emit light of different luminance.

7 is a view showing the configuration and circuit diagram of the LED module 650 of the lighting unit 106 in the case of using the LED as an artificial light source according to this embodiment.

7 (a) according to an embodiment of the present invention shows the configuration of the LED module 650 of the lighting unit 106 in the case of using the LED as an artificial light source, and FIG. 7 (b) shows the LED module 650 ) Is a circuit diagram.

The LED module 650 is composed of the first to Nth rows and is manufactured to be separated and combined into three PCBs in consideration of the expandability of the germination cultivation apparatus 100. Each PCB has 6

driver devices

700 and 6 red-green-blue LEDs 710 arranged in parallel to control LEDs, so that the user can easily apply the necessary voltage distribution when using general power. can do.

The circuit of the LED module 650 includes an input filter that blocks DC flowing from a source and a diode that allows current to flow only in the forward direction. At this time, the voltage providing device 600 for supplying power to the LED module 650 converts the commercial power of 110 or 220 V to 24V DC voltage through the inverter to provide to the LED module 650, and provides a DC-DC converter The DC voltage level of 24 V converted by the inverter is converted into a DC voltage of 3.3 V and output to the driver device 700 of the LED module 650.

The driver device 700 may include a full-bridge driving circuit, and includes a reference (REF) resistor between the ground and the ground. The reference resistor adjusts the R, G and B individual output currents, or constant current, according to the resistance value. In other words, the driver device 700 receives the DC voltage of 3.3 V provided from the DC-DC converter so that the constant current can be provided in the individual LED device according to the resistance value of the reference resistor.

The RGB LED 710 is dimmed under the control of the controller 119. Here, the dimming is controlled by adjusting the duty ratio at which the light emitting elements are turned on and off and PWM driving to adjust the amount of light emitted from the unit module. It means to be. For example, if the turn-on time is small, the amount of light emitted is so low that the brightness may be somewhat dark. In addition, the LED module 650 may emit light of various colors and various brightness depending on how the LED is driven. For example, when driving the RGB LEDs 710, respectively, a single color of light can be obtained, but when driving the RGB LEDs 710 simultaneously, white light can be obtained under the assumption that they have the same amount of light. According to the driving method as described above, the LED module 650 implements full color. Practically, the wavelength and the amount of light are adjusted according to the growth state of the cultivation plant as well as the type of cultivation plant.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling temperature and humidity in the germination cultivation apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8, a method for controlling temperature and humidity in the germination cultivator 100 begins with a process of collecting state and humidity state information in the germination cultivator 100 through a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. (S800).

The temperature and humidity control unit 114 compares the measured internal temperature of the germination cultivation apparatus 100 with a setting range of the optimum temperature for germinating the preset crop (S802), and the optimum temperature for germinating the measured temperature and the preset crop. If different, the internal temperature is controlled by operating the air conditioner and the heater through the controller unit 119 (S804). That is, the air conditioner 102 includes one or more air conditioners and heaters, and the temperature / humidity control unit 114 is currently in the germination grower 100 based on the temperature information inside the germination grower 100 received from the temperature sensor. When it is determined that the temperature is different from the setting range for the optimal temperature for germinating the preset crop, the control command information for this is received through the controller unit 119 to operate the air conditioner and the heater. Through this germination cultivation apparatus 100 is always controlled to a constant temperature. On the other hand, the optimum temperature for germinating a predetermined crop is based on 21 degrees, but is not necessarily limited to this may be set to various temperatures according to the type of crops grown in the germination growing device 100.

The temperature and humidity control unit 114 compares the measured internal humidity of the germination cultivation apparatus 100 with a preset range of the optimal humidity for germinating the predetermined crop (S806), and optimizes the measured humidity and the predetermined crop to germinate. When the humidity is different, the pressure pump 109 is operated to transfer the water supply to the water supply nozzle unit 104 (S808). That is, the pressure pump 109 is a pressure pump 109 from the controller unit 119 when the temperature and humidity control unit 114 transmits a control command for adjusting the humidity inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100 to the controller unit 119. Receives a control command for the operation of the), and applies the pressure to the water supply stored in the storage unit 108 to move the water supply to the water supply nozzle unit 104.

When the water supply nozzle unit 104 receives a control command for supplying water from the controller unit 119, the water supply nozzle unit 104 provides a preset water supply to the germination growing device 100 (S810). That is, the water supply nozzle unit 104 germinates crops in which the temperature and humidity controller 114 presets the current humidity inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100 based on the humidity information inside the germination cultivation apparatus 100 received from the humidity sensor. When it is determined that it is different from the setting range for the optimal humidity, by receiving the control command information for this to eject the water supply to the germination cultivation apparatus 100, thereby maintaining a constant humidity.

In FIG. 8, steps S800 to S810 are described as being sequentially executed. However, this is merely illustrative of the technical idea of an embodiment of the present invention, and the general knowledge in the technical field to which an embodiment of the present invention belongs. Those having a variety of modifications and variations may be applicable by changing the order described in FIG. 8 or executing one or more steps of steps S800 to S810 in parallel without departing from the essential characteristics of one embodiment of the present invention. 8 is not limited to the time series order.

9 is a view showing the structure of a plant cultivation system 900 including a germination growing device 100 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, the plant cultivation system 900 including the germination cultivation apparatus 100 includes a germination cultivation apparatus 100, a seedling cultivation apparatus 902, a multi-stage cultivation apparatus 904, a floating cultivation apparatus 906 and water. Tank 908.

The germination cultivation apparatus 100 blocks the external environment through the housing and controls the temperature, humidity, and water supply to germinate the crops to germinate the crops planted in the seedling plate attached to the multi-layered, multi-row structure. On the other hand, the germination is completed crop means a state that two or more leaves of the cotyledon, in the present invention, but set the harvest time of the germination is completed to 3 days is not necessarily limited thereto.

In addition, the germination cultivation device 100 transfers the seedlings of the crops from which the germination of the crops is completed to the seedling cultivation apparatus 902, and receives the seedling plate seeded with the new crops so as to continuously germinate the crops for edible use. .

Seedling cultivation device 902 is provided with seedlings of the seed germination is completed from the germination cultivation device 100, it is primarily seeded through hydroponic cultivation. On the other hand, the first seeding is completed crops means a state in which the size of the crop is grown to more than 12 cm, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

In addition, the seedling cultivation apparatus 902 provides light for seedlings to the seedlings of the finished germination through artificial lighting, and grows uniform seedlings with high quality by artificially adjusting the temperature, humidity, water supply, etc. to an optimal state. . Crops whose seedlings are completed primarily through the seedling growing device 902 are transferred to the multi-stage growing device 904 and the floating growing device 906 to be finally seeded and mass grown.

The multi-stage cultivation apparatus 904 is provided with seedlings of the seedlings which have been primarily seeded from the seedling cultivation apparatus 902, and finally grows them in a plurality of cultivation beds installed in multiple stages. In addition, the multi-stage growing device 904 can adjust the height of each stage according to the type of crop, and provides the light necessary for the growth of the crop through an artificial light source attached to each stage.

On the other hand, the multi-stage cultivation apparatus 904 controls the brightness and frequency of the artificial light source so that the optimum light for the seedling of the crop is provided when the type of crops grown in each stage is different.

Floating cultivation device 906 is provided with seedlings of the seedlings are completed seedlings from the seedlings growing device 902 and float the seedlings transplanted seedlings of the seedlings are completed first seedlings in the tank that can store water To finally grow the crops. At this time, the water provided in the water tank is provided from the water tank 908 and is controlled to continuously circulate through the water supply pipe and the motor.

On the other hand, the cultivation plate floating on the water is moved to the end of the floating cultivation device 906 when the cultivation is completed, the front of the floating cultivation device 906 newly provided seedlings of the crop provided from the seedling growing device 902 do. Through this, it is possible to continuously grow the crops and to easily harvest the crops that have been completed.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present embodiment, and those skilled in the art to which the present embodiment belongs may make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential characteristics of the present embodiment. Therefore, the present embodiments are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present embodiment but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present embodiment is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present embodiment should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present embodiment.

(Explanation of the sign)

100: germination device 102: air conditioning unit

104: nozzle for water supply 106: lighting unit

108: reservoir 109: pressure pump

110: water supply portion 112: drain valve portion

114: temperature and humidity control unit 116: power management unit

118: water supply unit 119: controller unit

120: seedling plate structure for cultivation 202: seedling plate

204: L angle 206: square pipe

208: Rub rail 210: water supply pipe

900: plant cultivation system

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This patent application claims priority under patent application number 119 (a) (35 USC § 119 (a)) to patent application No. 10-2012-0106756 filed with Korea on September 25, 2012. All content is incorporated by reference in this patent application. In addition, if this patent application claims priority for the same reason for countries other than the United States, all its contents are incorporated into this patent application by reference.

Claims

In a germination cultivation device that provides an optimal germination environment for crops for food use,

A power management unit for controlling the preliminary power produced by using renewable energy and external power provided from the outside to provide power for germinating the crop;

A controller unit controlling some or all of temperature and humidity for the optimal germination environment, and controlling to provide the crops with a predetermined amount of water at a preset time for germination of the crops;

Seedling plate structure for cultivating a seedling plate germinated seed of the crop consisting of a multi-layer, multi-row structure; And

It includes one or more artificial light source, including a lighting unit for controlling some or all of the brightness and frequency of the artificial light source to irradiate the optimal light for germination of the crop,

Germination cultivation apparatus characterized in that it is provided outside the cultivation seedling plate structure to block the external environment (Housing).
The method of claim 1,

An air conditioning unit for controlling air conditioning for germinating seeds of the crop, a temperature and humidity control unit for determining the temperature and humidity of the germination of the crop, a water supply unit for storing the water supply for providing the crop, the predetermined time at the predetermined time A germination cultivation apparatus comprising a part or all of a water supply nozzle unit for ejecting a positive water supply to the crop and a drain valve unit operable to discharge excess water to the outside.
The method of claim 2,

The temperature and humidity control unit collects information on temperature and humidity inside the housing through a plurality of sensors, and when the temperature and humidity are different from the optimum temperature and humidity for germinating the preset crop based on the collected information. And generating a control command for maintaining the predetermined optimum temperature and humidity.
The method of claim 3, wherein

When the controller receives the control command from the temperature / humidity control unit, the controller operates the air conditioner and the heater included in the air conditioning unit to adjust the temperature inside the housing to the preset optimal temperature, or operate the water supply nozzle unit. Germination cultivation apparatus, characterized in that for controlling the water supply to be discharged in the housing to adjust the humidity in the housing to the predetermined optimum humidity.
The method of claim 2,

The water supply unit includes a storage unit for storing the water supply and a pressure pump for moving the water supply to the water supply nozzle unit,

The storage unit germination cultivation apparatus, characterized in that it comprises a separate heater for maintaining a constant temperature of the water supply.
The method of claim 2,

The watering nozzle unit for germinating the crop, characterized in that to provide the water to the crop twice a day, 30 seconds each for the germination of the crop.
The method of claim 1,

And the controller unit controls to adjust the amount of water supplied to the crop automatically or manually according to the germination stage of the crop.
The method of claim 1,

The seedling plate structure for cultivation includes an L-engle attached to both sides of the housing and a square pipe installed in a direction perpendicular to the L-enggle on the upper part of the L-engle, and a Rub-type rail provided in parallel with the L-engle on the square pipe. Germination growing device, characterized in that for supporting and moving the seedling plate.
The method of claim 8,

The inside of the Rub-type rail is equipped with a water supply pipe for transmitting the water supply, and the water supply pipe is equipped with the water supply nozzle unit for ejecting the water supply to the crop by a predetermined distance unit. Cultivation device.
The method of claim 1,

The lighting unit is attached to both sides of the housing germination growing device, characterized in that attached to each layer of the seedling structure for cultivation.
The method of claim 1,

The lighting unit uses an LED module made of a printed circuit board (PCB) that is separated or coupled in consideration of expandability according to the overall length of the housing, and the brightness and brightness of the LED used as the artificial light source in the LED module. Germination apparatus characterized in that for irradiating the optimal light for germination of the crop by controlling some or all of the frequency.
The method of claim 1,

The housing is a germination cultivation device, characterized in that the front and rear of the housing seedling plate seeded with the crop seedlings and both opening and closing doors for moving the seedling plate complete germination of the crop.
A germination cultivation device which is isolated from the external environment through a housing and controls some or all of temperature, humidity and water supply for germinating the crops to germinate the crops planted in seedling plates attached to the multi-layered and multi-layered structures;

A seedling cultivation apparatus for receiving the germinated crops from the germination cultivation apparatus and primarily raising the germinated crops through hydroponic cultivation; And

The seedlings are provided from the seedlings growing device primarily, and the seedlings are grown primarily from the multi-stage growing device and the seedlings growing device for cultivating the firstly completed seedlings in a plurality of growing beds installed in multiple stages. Some or all of the floating cultivation apparatus for finally raising the crops by providing a cultivation in which the first seeding completed crops are transplanted in a tank capable of receiving the finished crops and storing water.

Plant cultivation system using a germination cultivation apparatus comprising a.