WO2021224945A1 - Réceptacle surélevé portable pour faire pousser des plantes - Google Patents

Réceptacle surélevé portable pour faire pousser des plantes Download PDF

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WO2021224945A1
WO2021224945A1 PCT/IN2021/050440 IN2021050440W WO2021224945A1 WO 2021224945 A1 WO2021224945 A1 WO 2021224945A1 IN 2021050440 W IN2021050440 W IN 2021050440W WO 2021224945 A1 WO2021224945 A1 WO 2021224945A1
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Jai KISHAN LALIT
Nitin LALIT
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
    • A01G9/14—Greenhouses
    • A01G9/16—Dismountable or portable greenhouses ; Greenhouses with sliding roofs
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A40/00—Adaptation technologies in agriculture, forestry, livestock or agroalimentary production
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  • This invention relates to a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants.
  • this invention relates to a modular extendable portable elevated receptacle to grow plants, root aeration, and pruning.
  • Plant growth / seedling growing container / planter are known in the prior art.
  • Conventional planter comprises a conical container having a central hole in the bottom of the container.
  • a water collection tray is provided below the container to collect the excess amount of water and supply the same to the plant as and when required, automatically.
  • US Patent No. 3871131 teaches about a self-watering plant pot which comprises a reservoir for water, a container for soil and plants therein which is located substantially entirely above the liquid surface in the reservoir, at least one tube which extends through the soil in direct engagement therewith and has its lower end projecting down into the reservoir for the supply of water to the reservoir and a liquid absorbent and transporting hose, which is drawn upon the outside of the liquid supply tube for transferring liquid from the reservoir to the soil in the container.
  • a self-watering plant pot which comprises a reservoir for water, a container for soil and plants therein which is located substantially entirely above the liquid surface in the reservoir, at least one tube which extends through the soil in direct engagement therewith and has its lower end projecting down into the reservoir for the supply of water to the reservoir and a liquid absorbent and transporting hose, which is drawn upon the outside of the liquid supply tube for transferring liquid from the reservoir to the soil in the container.
  • 6134833 teaches about a self-regulated automatic watering planter having inner and outer shells which snap together to form an airtight reservoir, said inner shell having annular sidewalls which define a container and a top edge having a flange extending outward from said sidewalls in a direction away from the centre of said container, said flange having at least two downward projecting annular deformable plastic ridges defining a channel there between defined by inner walls of said annular ridges, said inner walls having annular grooves formed therein and wherein said outer shell has a deformable plastic upper edge having annular beads formed on the inner and outer surfaces thereof in a position to engage said grooves when said inner and outer shells are engaged, said airtight connection being formed by the interference between said beads and said grooves.
  • US Patent No. 6418664 teaches about an automatic self-watering plant pot for receiving a plant and automatically allowing for the transmission of liquids to the growing plant comprising a cylinder distribution member having an inlet fluid communication, a refillable reservoir housing for storage of said liquids, engaging means for said cylinder to said refillable reservoir housing, a dual feeding wick for transmission for said liquids for said refillable reservoir housing to a said growing medium of a plant in said cylinder, and a refill light indicator for regulating said liquids in said refillable reservoir housing wherein the refill light indicator is operable only when the dual feeding wick is in communication with said liquids.
  • 20110036006 teaches about a self-watering plant system for automatically transmitting liquids to a growing medium comprising a refillable reservoir housing, a cap to tightly seal the reservoir, a wick housing(s) which separates the soil medium from the liquid contained in the reservoir, and a wick(s) for transmission of liquid from the wick housing to the soil medium.
  • Another disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that conventional planters have fixed size and volume planter difficult to transport. Yet another disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that plants can be planted in the horizontal direction only.
  • Still another disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters cannot support creeper vines.
  • a further disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters are not easily accessible for people on wheelchairs and limited mobility.
  • Another disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters do not provide root zone aeration and air retention.
  • Yet another disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters do not retain water for later use by plants. Still another disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters cannot be extended or modified.
  • a further disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters can only have a single plant or only low-density plantation.
  • Another disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters are heavy and not easily movable.
  • Still another disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters have a rigid surface that is more prone to cracks and damages.
  • a further disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters don’t provide any protection for the plants from hail, storm, hail, storm, heat, UV, insects, pests, rodents, and frost, etc.
  • Another disadvantage associated with the conventional planter is that the planters have uneven water distribution around the root zone.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants which obviates the disadvantages associated with the prior art.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants which is of lightweight, durable and easy to transport.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants having cavitated designer wall for excellent strength, durable, functional and aesthetic value.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants which allows plants to suspend its roots with maximum aeration.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants having concealed water retention means to prevent loss of water due to evaporation and thus provide prolonged water retention.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants which provides a modular extendable vertical canopy for creeper vines, vertical plantation, etc.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants that provides elongated planter for high-density plantation in a single area.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants that provides modular extendable and collapsible receptacle for planting plants, sitting bench with concealed storage.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants having maximized surface area of contact of roots with water collector for excellent capillary action for water and nutrients uptake required especially during hot sunny days.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants which evenly distributes moisture for enhanced plant formation for high-density plantation.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants that provides modular retractable protect shield for plant protection from birds, hail, storm, heat, UV, insects, pests, rodents, and frost, etc.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants that is light in weight and has a portable design for easy relocation.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants that has ergonomic elevated design for people on wheelchairs and limited mobility.
  • a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants comprising a pair of U shaped pillars adapted to be secure with a pair of multichannel extender bar ends such that to make a standable frame; a semi circular sling being secured with the multichannel extender bar to grow plants therein; a semi-permeable membrane being provided above of the upper surface of the semi circular sling such that to retain the plants supplements for reuse, a side cover adapted to be secured with the pillars being provided to over open sides of the semi circular sling such that to provide steady structure to the sling, a multi-directional wheels secured at both ends of the pillars to facilitate movement of the portable elevated receptacle at desired location.
  • FIG. 1 - illustrates perspective view of a portable elevated receptacle
  • FIG. 2 (a) & 2(b) - illustrate perspective and sectional views of a portable elevated receptacle having a semi-permeable membrane
  • FIG. 3 (a) & 3 (b) - illustrates perspective view of U shaped pillar with clamp and groove
  • Fig. 4 (a) & 4 (b) Illustrates perspective and sectional view of a multichannel extender bar
  • Fig. 5 (a) & 5 (b) Illustrates perspective view of a sling and contoured pattern of the sling
  • Fig. 6 - illustrates side cover
  • FIG. 7 - illustrates perspective view of a portable elevated receptacle with canopy structure
  • FIG. 8 - illustrates perspective view of another embodiment a portable elevated receptacle along with components used in it
  • FIG. 9 - illustrates perspective view of another embodiment of a portable elevated receptacle with covered canopy structure
  • FIG. 10 (a), (b), & (c) - illustrates perspective views of different embodiments of a portable elevated receptacle.
  • a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants of the present invention is described with numerous specific details so as to provide a complete understanding of the invention. Flowever, these specific details are exemplary details and should not be treated as the limitation to the scope of the invention.
  • the word “comprise” or variations such as “comprises or comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusions of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusions of any other element, integer or step or group of elements, integers or steps.
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view and a sectional view of the portable elevated receptacle to grow plants are shown.
  • a pair of U shaped pillars (1) are adapted to be secure with a pair of multichannel extender bar ends (2) (see fig. 3(a)) such that to make a standable frame.
  • a semi circular sling (3) is secured with the multichannel extender bar (2) to grow plants therein.
  • a semi-permeable membrane (4) see fig.
  • the semi- permeable membrane (4) (see fig. 2 (a) & b)) is made of, for example, fiber, cloth, nylon, polymer etc. to acts as a barrier to restrict soil or soilless plant growing media.
  • the barrier provides root zone insulation through air gap formation and vapor lock minimizing evaporative loss during day time and converting vapor into water droplets upon condensation facilitating regulated root zone temperature and micro climate.
  • a side cover (5) (see fig.
  • a multi-directional wheels (6) are secured at both ends of the pillars (1) to facilitate movement of the portable elevated receptacle at desired location.
  • a platform (19) is secured with either sides the pillars to hold tool and equipment’s of the gardening.
  • U shaped pillar with clamp and groove are shown.
  • the U shaped pillars (1) is made of, for example, metal, composites materials, carbon fibre, plastic polymer etc. to provide the standable frame which elevates the portable elevated receptacle above the ground.
  • the pillars (1) is provided with pre-cut groove (15) (see fig. 3 (b)) at just below the top end of either pillars (1) to assist and facilitate tool less tongue and groove to provide a strong joint.
  • a clamp (16), for example, C shaped clamp is provided at top ends of the pillars for inserting the multichannel extender bar (2), and joining the pillars (1 ) and the extender bar (2).
  • the multichannel extender bar (2) has multiple channels profile (17) sectional view of which is shown in fig 4 (b).
  • two channels of the multichannel extender bar (2) are provided to secured the sling (3) and the semi-permeable membrane (4).
  • the sling (3) is made of, for example, plastic polymer, metal, carbon fibre, composites metal etc. Also, the sling (3) have rough surfaces and contoured pattern (18) (see fig 5(b)) with pre formed cavities for securing the channel of multichannel extender bar (2) and also, acts as an excellent anchor to suspend the sling (3) freely within the standable frame.
  • the side cover (5) (see fig. 6) is made of in semi circular shaped or shape of open ends of semi circular sling to provide a cover or closing over open sides or either sides of the semi circular sling (3).
  • fence side walls (7) are made of, for example, metal, plastic, fibre, polymer, carbon fibre etc. is secured with all sides of the standable frame by means of sliding, hanging, tongue and groove joinery, welding, and fastening to provide a canopy to facilitate growing plants safely in the receptacle.
  • the fence side walls (7) and canopy consists of mesh like structure to install wall mounting planters, hydroponics system for vertical plantation as and when required.
  • the mesh like structure is provided in the fence side walls (7) to provide anchor points for the creepers and vines and proper management of the foliage thus forming portable modular horizontal cum vertical growing planter.
  • a horticultural grade shade-nets, poly-film and other geographical specific protection material is provided over canopy for enhanced biotic stress shield from pests, flies, viruses, frost etc.
  • FIG. 8 and 9 perspective view along with the components of another embodiment a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants with canopy structure are shown.
  • Multiple portable elevated receptacle for example, four receptacle, are secured with each other by means of temporary joint such that to increase plant growing area.
  • Watering pipes with respective drip system and sprinklers (8) are provided in the canopy such that to spray water over the plants.
  • Sensors (9) and cameras (10) are provided with the canopy to sense humidity, temperature, carbon di-oxide (C02) level inside the canopy and to surveillance of the plants.
  • Plurality of lights (11) are provided in the canopy to facilitate lighting for photosynthesis process.
  • Internet of things (loT) (12) are provided with the canopy to receive data from sensors (9) and cameras (10), and provided remote control to users by a virtual assistant module / remote to operate different components, for example, drip system and sprinklers (8) for spraying water, used in the receptacle.
  • Solar panels (13) and a battery (14) are provided to generate and store electric energy such that to supply the same to different components used in the receptacle.
  • a horticultural grade shade-nets, poly-film and other Geographical Specific protection material (20) is provided over canopy (seen in Fig 9) for enhanced biotic stress shield from pests, flies, viruses, frost etc.
  • two or more portable elevated receptacle is secured in series as shown in fig.
  • FIG. 10 (a) Another embodiment, of a portable elevated receptacle to grow plants with canopy structure is shown in fig. 10 (b). Also, in fig. 10(c) another embodiment is shown, wherein a plate having multiple holes is secured at top of the standable frame for holding multiple small plants.
  • a process for the assembling of portable elevated receptacle to grow plants is described.
  • First of all the sling (3) is inserted into the inner channel of the extender bar (2) and firmly secured from two parallel sides by means of sliding the Contour within the inner receiver channel.
  • the pre formed contours (18) make a great anchor and the specifically designed receiver channel provide a perfect anchoring support for the sling to suspend freely.
  • the sling (3) is also be affixed by means of welding, bolting, fastening, riveting etc.
  • the pillars (1 ) are inserted within the other receiver channel.
  • This receiver channel comprises of a pre-formed tongue formation.
  • the U or V etc shape structural pillars are inserted by sliding action secured by tongue and groove joinery.
  • This joinery is also be accomplished by means of welding, fastening, gluing, riveting, clamping.
  • the C clamp joint securing one or more extender arms providing elevation and extended horizontal elongation.
  • the sliding/floating type pillar joinery allows tool less assembly for multiple pillars free from under ground anchor support to be inserted, extracted placed where ever as and when required to form a safe and secure elevated structure forming a suspended trough like free standing structure above the ground without any under ground anchor support.
  • the elevated structure or standable frame is now fitted with the side covers.
  • the side covers are push inserted within the narrow ridge formed due to contoured structural formation of the sling.
  • the upward protruding cavities accommodates the side covers at the periphery limiting and locking the outward movement at the bottom end.
  • the top of the side covers is secured by inserting the pre-cut locking present at either ends of the side covers within the pre drilled key holes present at the inner side of the extender arms at either sides of the receptacle thus forming the elevated receptacle.
  • the side covers are also be secured by means of welding, fastening, riveting etc.
  • portable elevated receptacle is secured with all sides of the standable frame by means of sliding, hanging, tongue and groove joinery, welding, and fastening to provide a canopy to facilitate growing plants safely in the receptacle
  • portable elevated receptacle is secured either in parallel or in series to increase the plant growing area and also fence side walls secured with all portable elevated receptacle such that to make a closed standable frame such that to make a canopy to facilitate growing plants safely in the receptacle

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Réceptacle surélevé portable pour faire pousser des plantes. Un réceptacle surélevé portable pour faire pousser des plantes comprend une paire de piliers en forme de U (1) conçus pour être fixés avec une paire d'extrémités de barre d'extension multicanal (2) de sorte à réaliser un cadre pouvant tenir debout. Une élingue (3) semi-circulaire est fixée à la barre d'extension multicanal (2) pour faire pousser des plantes à l'intérieur de cette dernière. Une membrane semi-perméable (4) est disposée par-dessus la surface supérieure de l'élingue (3) semi-circulaire de sorte à retenir les compléments pour plantes en vue de les réutiliser. Un couvercle latéral (5) conçu pour être fixé aux piliers en forme de U (1) est prévu pour recouvrir les côtés ouverts de l'élingue (3) semi-circulaire de sorte à fournir une structure stable à l'élingue (3). Une roue multidirectionnelle (6) est fixée aux deux extrémités des piliers pour faciliter le déplacement du réceptacle surélevé portable à un emplacement souhaité.
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