WO2024063428A1 - Crop cultivation system for ship - Google Patents

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WO2024063428A1
WO2024063428A1 PCT/KR2023/013678 KR2023013678W WO2024063428A1 WO 2024063428 A1 WO2024063428 A1 WO 2024063428A1 KR 2023013678 W KR2023013678 W KR 2023013678W WO 2024063428 A1 WO2024063428 A1 WO 2024063428A1
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  • the present invention relates to a crop cultivation system for ships that is equipped on a large ship and can grow and harvest crops on board the ship during its operation period.
  • crops consumed during the operation period on such ships were purchased in advance at the point of departure, refrigerated or frozen, and then stored in the refrigerator for a long period of time. As time passed, the freshness of the crops deteriorated, and poor storage management also caused the crew to However, there was a problem in providing fresh vegetables or fruits to crew members or passengers.
  • the problem that the present invention aims to solve is the loss of fuel due to waste of space or increase in weight, or the freshness of the crops that may occur when all crops to be provided to the crew or passengers of a large ship are loaded and set off.
  • the goal is to solve problems such as decline.
  • the first object of the present invention is to provide a crop cultivation system for ships that can produce grains, especially vegetables, to be provided as food to crew members or passengers on ships operating long distances for long periods of time directly inside the ship during the ship's operation period. .
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a smart farm system for ships that can maximize time and space efficiency by systematically growing crops to be used or sold at the ship's destination inside the ship during the ship's operation period.
  • the present invention relates to a crop cultivation system for ships, which is configured to grow and harvest crops on board a ship during the ship's operation period,
  • a fresh water supply device that provides fresh water necessary for the growth of the crops
  • a crop cultivation house installed inside the ship to provide a space for growing crops
  • a crop cultivation device installed inside the crop cultivation house to provide the necessary means for sowing and growing crops
  • a nutrient solution manufacturing device that produces nutrient solution by mixing the fresh water with nutrients necessary for crop growth
  • a nutrient solution circulation device that supplies the nutrient solution to the crop cultivation device and returns the remaining nutrient solution to the nutrient solution production device;
  • a control device that controls the operation of components constituting the marine crop cultivation system; It is characterized by being composed of a.
  • the fresh water supply device is the fresh water supply device.
  • It is characterized by comprising a fresh water acquisition unit that acquires fresh water from seawater, and a fresh water supply unit that supplies the fresh water to the crop cultivation device.
  • the crop cultivation house is,
  • It is characterized by being composed of an air house with a crop cultivation space by injecting compressed air into a double space paper or air tube made of flexible material.
  • a plurality of elemental solution cartridges each containing a preset element among the elements necessary for growing the crop and storing an elemental solution, and selecting at least one of the elemental solution cartridges according to the type of crop and transferring the elemental solution stored therein into the fresh water. It is characterized by comprising a nutrient solution production unit that produces a nutrient solution by diluting it with fresh water provided from the supply device.
  • the nutrient solution circulation device The nutrient solution circulation device
  • a nutrient solution supply unit that sprays the nutrient solution produced in the nutrient solution manufacturing device directly onto the roots of crops planted in the crop cultivation device in a mist state, and the nutrient solution manufacturing device supplies the remaining amount of nutrient solution absorbed by the crops in the crop cultivation device. It is characterized in that it includes a nutrient solution recovery unit for recovery.
  • the control device includes a sowing crop selection unit that selects crops to be sown in the crop cultivation device in consideration of the vessel's operation route and operation period, crop growth period and growth conditions, and crop demand at the vessel's destination,
  • the crop cultivation device is characterized in that it includes a seeding unit for sowing seeds based on the seeding crop selection data provided by the seeding crop selection unit.
  • the marine crop cultivation system according to the present invention has the effect of producing nutrient solution by obtaining fresh water from seawater during the operation of a ship traveling long distances for a long period of time, and using it to grow and harvest various crops.
  • the crop cultivation system for ships has the effect of maximizing temporal and spatial efficiency by systematically cultivating crops to be used or sold at the ship's destination inside the ship during the ship's operation period, and in the future it can be used for smart farms only. It is expected that ships can also be developed.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a crop cultivation system for ships according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is an example showing the crop cultivation system 10 according to the present invention installed inside a large ship.
  • Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing the relationship between the fresh water supply device 100, the crop cultivation house 200, the nutrient solution production device 400, and the nutrient solution circulation device 500 in the crop cultivation system 10 according to the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the crop cultivation device 300 in the crop cultivation system 10 according to the present invention.
  • the name ' ⁇ device' or ' ⁇ unit' refers to a unit that processes at least one common function or operation, and can be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination thereof. there is.
  • the marine crop cultivation system 10 according to the present invention can be installed inside large ships such as trade ships, cargo ships, container carriers, oil tankers, ocean fishing ships, aircraft carriers, passenger ships, or cruise ships, and can produce crops during the operation of these ships. can be grown and harvested.
  • the marine crop cultivation system 10 of the present invention includes a fresh water supply device 100 that provides fresh water necessary for crop growth, a crop cultivation house 200 that provides a space for growing crops, and the above.
  • a crop cultivation device 300 provided in the crop cultivation house 200 to provide the necessary means for sowing and growing crops, a nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 for producing the nutrient solution necessary for the growth of the freshwater crop, and the crop cultivation cultivation.
  • a nutrient solution circulation device 500 that circulates the nutrient solution between the device 30 and the nutrient solution production device 400, and a control device 600 that controls the operation of each component included in the crop cultivation system 10. and may further include a gas supply device 700 configured to supply gas to the crop cultivation device 300 and the nutrient solution circulation device 500.
  • the fresh water supply device 100 can obtain fresh water necessary for crop growth and supply it to the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400.
  • fresh water can be obtained directly from the river or lake, and when the ship operates on the sea, separate desalination equipment is used.
  • fresh water can be obtained from seawater.
  • the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 can receive fresh water from the fresh water supply device 100 and then use it to manufacture the nutrient solution required for crop growth.
  • This nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 includes a plurality of elemental solution cartridges 410 each storing elemental solutions containing preset elements among the elements necessary for growing crops, and at least one of the elemental solution cartridges 410. It may include a nutrient solution production unit 420 that produces a nutrient solution by diluting the selected elemental solution stored therein with fresh water supplied from the fresh water supply device 100.
  • the elemental solution cartridge 410 contains nitrogen (N), phosphoric acid (P), and potassium (K), which correspond to primary macroelements, and secondary macroelements (required in smaller amounts than primary macroelements).
  • An elemental solution containing calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), 7 types of trace elements, and 6 types of other elements can be optionally installed.
  • the nutrient solution manufacturing unit 420 may produce a nutrient solution by selecting a specific elemental solution cartridge among the plurality of elemental solution cartridges 410 according to the type of crop being grown. For example, if the crop grown in the crop cultivation house 200 is a crop that can be harvested without a reproductive growth stage, the first to third element solution cartridges containing each primary macroelement and each secondary macroelement Nutrient solution can be produced by selecting the fourth to sixth element solution cartridges with built-in elements.
  • the first to first macroelements each containing primary macroelements are used.
  • 3 elemental solution cartridges 4th to 6th elemental solution cartridges each containing secondary macro elements, 7th to 13th elemental solution cartridges each containing 7 types of trace elements, and each of 6 types of other elements built in.
  • Nutrient solution can be produced by selecting the 14th to 19th element solution cartridges.
  • the nutrient solution circulation device 500 functions to circulate the nutrient solution between the crop cultivation device 300 and the nutrient solution production device 400.
  • This nutrient solution circulation device 500 may include a nutrient solution amount measuring unit 510 that measures the amount of nutrient solution present in the crop cultivation house 200.
  • the nutrient solution amount measuring unit 510 may include a weight sensor provided on the bottom of the crop cultivation device 200, and the nutrient solution of the crop cultivation device 300 is based on the weight measured by the weight sensor. Quantity can be calculated.
  • the nutrient solution amount measuring unit 510 may include a humidity measurement sensor that measures the humidity within the crop cultivation house 200, or a density measurement sensor that measures the density of the nutrient solution in the form of mist inside the crop cultivation house 200. And, the amount of nutrient solution of the crop cultivation device 300 can be calculated based on the measured values.
  • the nutrient solution amount measuring unit 510 is activated when the weight of the nutrient solution on the bottom of the crop cultivation device 300 exceeds the standard value, when the humidity in the crop cultivation house 200 exceeds the standard value, or when the nutrient solution present in the crop cultivation house 200 exceeds the standard value. If the density exceeds the standard value, this result is transmitted to the control device 600, and the control device 600 may instruct the nutrient solution circulation unit 520, which will be described later, to recover the nutrient solution.
  • the nutrient solution circulation device 500 recovers the remaining nutrient solution absorbed by the crops in the crop cultivation device 300 to the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400, and the nutrient solution manufactured in the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 is used in the crop cultivation device 300.
  • the nutrient solution circulation unit 520 includes a nutrient solution supply unit 521 that sprays the nutrient solution produced in the nutrient solution production device 400 directly into the roots of crops planted in the crop cultivation device 300 in a mist state, and a nutrient solution supply unit 521 for cultivating the crops.
  • the device 300 may include a nutrient solution recovery unit 522 that recovers the remaining amount of nutrient solution absorbed by the crop back to the nutrient solution production device 400.
  • the nutrient solution supply unit 521 may be configured to spray the nutrient solution to the roots of crops in the form of a mist using vibration caused by an ultrasonic vibration device or centrifugal force caused by a plurality of rotary blades, and the nutrient solution recovery unit 522 suctions.
  • the nutrient solution in the form of mist can be recovered through the flow of air generated by the rotation of a plurality of rotary blades.
  • the marine crop cultivation system 10 may further include a gas supply device 700 that supplies air to the crop cultivation house 200 and the nutrient solution circulation device 500.
  • the gas supply device 700 may be configured to supply gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide necessary for crop growth by supplying gas into the crop cultivation house 200.
  • the gas supply device 700 may supply gas so that the nutrient solution circulation device 500 produces a nutrient solution in the form of a mist.
  • the control device 600 can control the operation of the nutrient solution circulation device 500 and the gas supply device 700 to control the density of the nutrient solution in the form of mist supplied to the crop cultivation device 300.
  • control device 600 can control the operation of the nutrient solution circulation unit 520 and the gas supply device 700 to adjust the mixing ratio between the nutrient solution and the gas, thereby adjusting the density of the nutrient solution.
  • the remaining nutrient solution can be recovered back to the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400, and the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 reuses the recovered nutrient solution to produce nutrient solution again. After doing so, it can be provided to the crop cultivation house 200.
  • the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 measures the concentration of each element contained in the recovered nutrient solution and then selects only the element solution cartridge 410 containing elements whose measured concentration is less than the preset concentration to replace the insufficient elements. It can be supplemented.
  • the crop cultivation house 200 is preferably constructed as an air house made of a flexible material such as a double space paper or an air tube. Compressed air can be injected from the gas supply device 700 into the air house constituting the crop cultivation house 200 to form a space where crops can be grown.
  • an air house as the crop cultivation house 200 has the advantage of being easy to deliver, install, remove, and move, and to relieve the burden due to weight.
  • This air house is specifically described in Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-2565560 (registered on August 7, 2023) developed by the present inventor and the corresponding PCT/KR2023/007505 (June 01, 2023).
  • the crop cultivation device 300 may be provided inside the crop cultivation house 200.
  • the frame of the crop cultivation device 300 may also be constructed using the same double space or air tube as the air house.
  • the crop cultivation device 300 monitors and controls at least one of a seeding unit 310 for sowing seeds of crops to be cultivated and temperature, humidity, and light amount during the crop cultivation process, thereby growing the crops.
  • a management unit 320 configured to manage the cultivation process
  • a harvest unit 330 configured to harvest crops that have completed growth
  • a processing unit 340 configured to process the harvested crops by refrigeration, freezing, drying, or salting.
  • a storage unit 350 configured to store processed crops and monitor the storage amount of each crop.
  • the storage unit 350 may be provided separately in a space other than the inside of the crop cultivation house 200.
  • This crop cultivation device 300 can be automatically operated according to a preset program without human manipulation.
  • the control device 600 may further include a sowing crop selection unit (not shown) configured to select crops to be sown through the sowing unit 310 and generate sowing crop selection data.
  • the sowing unit 310 may sow seeds based on the sowing crop selection data received from the control device 600.
  • the sowing crop selection unit may select a crop to be sown by considering the following items and then generate sowing crop selection data. Additionally, the sowing crop selection unit may be configured to calculate the priority of crops in demand at the ship's destination and select crops to be sown based on the calculated crop demand.
  • the sowing crop selection unit can calculate the crop need ranking for each crop at port b on continent B.
  • the crop need ranking can be calculated in the order of the highest average transaction price over a preset period, and the crop with the highest crop need ranking can be selected to place the seeding portion ( 310) can be used to control sowing.
  • the sowing crop selection unit may be configured to select the crop to be sown in consideration of the operation route and operation period of the transportation means, and the growth period and growth conditions of the crop. For example, a crop can be selected where the environment such as temperature on the driving route is suitable for the growth conditions of the crop, and the error between the n multiple of the crop's growth period (n is a natural number of 1 or more) and the driving period is less than a preset standard value, Through this process, the selected crop can be controlled to be sown through the seeding unit 310.
  • the sowing crop selection unit may be configured to select crops to be sown based on whether the storage amount of each crop stored in the storage unit 350 satisfies a preset storage amount. For example, in the process of long-distance driving, if the storage amount of the first crop satisfies the preset storage amount, but the storage amount of the second crop does not satisfy the preset storage amount, the sowing crop selection unit selects the second crop through the sowing unit 310.
  • the seeds can be controlled to be sown.
  • the sowing crop selection unit divides the area where seeding is possible in the crop cultivation device 300 into a plurality of compartments and then controls the sowing of different crops in each compartment through the sowing unit 310 .
  • crops to be sown are selected based on crop demand at the destination of the ship and sown through the seeding unit 310
  • the first priority crop is sown in the first area among the plurality of compartments
  • the first priority crop is sown in the second area.
  • a second priority crop may be sown, and in this case, the first area may be a larger area than the second area.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a crop cultivation system for a ship, in which crops may be cultivated and harvested in a ship during the operating duration of the ship, and to describe more specifically, the crop cultivation system for a ship comprises: a fresh water supply apparatus for providing fresh water needed for crop growth; a crop cultivation house installed inside a ship so as to provide a crop cultivation space; a crop cultivation apparatus for providing a means needed for crop sowing and growth; a nutrient solution production apparatus for producing a nutrient solution by mixing, into fresh water, a nutrient needed for crop growth; a nutrient solution circulation apparatus for supplying the nutrient solution to the crop cultivation apparatus; and a control apparatus for controlling the operations of the above elements.

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선박용 작물재배 시스템Crop cultivation system for ships
본 발명은 대형 선박에 구비되어 그 선박의 운행기간 중에 선박 내에서 작물을 재배 및 수확할 수 있는 선박용 작물재배 시스템에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a crop cultivation system for ships that is equipped on a large ship and can grow and harvest crops on board the ship during its operation period.
근래 장거리를 항해하는 무역선이나 원양어선, 항공모함 또는 크루즈 선박 등에서 장기간 해상생활을 하는 선원 및 승무원들의 식생활 등 삶의 질 개선에 대한 요구가 증가하고 있다.Recently, there has been an increasing demand to improve the quality of life, including the diet, of sailors and crew members who spend long periods of time at sea on long-distance trading ships, deep-sea fishing vessels, aircraft carriers, or cruise ships.
종래에는 이러한 선박에서 운행기간 중에 소비되는 작물들은 출발지에서 미리 구매하여 냉장 또는 냉동한 후 이를 냉장고에 장기간 보관하고 있었기에 시간이 지남에 따라 해당 작물의 신선도가 저하되고, 또한 보관 관리의 부실로 인하여 선원이나 승무원 또는 승객들에게 신선한 야채 또는 과일을 제공하기가 어려운 문제점이 있었다.Previously, crops consumed during the operation period on such ships were purchased in advance at the point of departure, refrigerated or frozen, and then stored in the refrigerator for a long period of time. As time passed, the freshness of the crops deteriorated, and poor storage management also caused the crew to However, there was a problem in providing fresh vegetables or fruits to crew members or passengers.
이에 본 발명이 해결하고자 하는 과제는, 대형 선박의 승무원이나 승객에게 제공할 작물을 최초 출항 시에 모두 적재하여 출발할 경우에 발생할 수 있는 공간의 낭비나 무게 증가로 인한 연료 손실, 또는 작물의 신선도 하락 등의 문제점을 해결하는 것이다.Accordingly, the problem that the present invention aims to solve is the loss of fuel due to waste of space or increase in weight, or the freshness of the crops that may occur when all crops to be provided to the crew or passengers of a large ship are loaded and set off. The goal is to solve problems such as decline.
본 발명의 첫 번째 목적은 장거리를 장기간 동안 운행하는 선박에서 승무원이나 승객들에게 식용으로 제공될 곡물, 특히 채소류를 선박의 운행기간 중에 선박 내부에서 직접 제조할 수 있는 선박용 작물재배 시스템을 제공하는 것이다.The first object of the present invention is to provide a crop cultivation system for ships that can produce grains, especially vegetables, to be provided as food to crew members or passengers on ships operating long distances for long periods of time directly inside the ship during the ship's operation period. .
또한, 본 발명의 다른 목적은 선박의 도착지에서 사용 또는 판매할 작물을 선박의 운행기간 중에 선박 내부에서 계획적으로 재배함으로써 시간적, 공간적 효율성을 극대화할 수 있는 선박용 스마트팜 시스템을 제공하는 것이다.In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a smart farm system for ships that can maximize time and space efficiency by systematically growing crops to be used or sold at the ship's destination inside the ship during the ship's operation period.
본 발명은 선박의 운행기간 중에 선박 내에서 작물을 재배 및 수확하도록 구성되는 선박용 작물재배 시스템에 있어서,The present invention relates to a crop cultivation system for ships, which is configured to grow and harvest crops on board a ship during the ship's operation period,
상기 작물의 생장에 필요한 담수를 제공하는 담수 공급장치; A fresh water supply device that provides fresh water necessary for the growth of the crops;
상기 선박 내부에 설치되어 작물의 재배공간을 제공하는 작물재배 하우스;A crop cultivation house installed inside the ship to provide a space for growing crops;
상기 작물재배 하우스 내부에 설치되어 작물의 파종과 생장에 필요한 수단을 제공하는 작물 재배장치;A crop cultivation device installed inside the crop cultivation house to provide the necessary means for sowing and growing crops;
상기 담수에다 작물의 생장에 필요한 영양소를 배합하여 양액을 제조하는 양액 제조장치;A nutrient solution manufacturing device that produces nutrient solution by mixing the fresh water with nutrients necessary for crop growth;
상기 양액을 작물 재배장치로 공급하고, 나머지 양액을 다시 양액 제조장치로 회수하는 양액 순환장치; A nutrient solution circulation device that supplies the nutrient solution to the crop cultivation device and returns the remaining nutrient solution to the nutrient solution production device;
상기 선박용 작물재배 시스템을 구성하는 구성요소들의 작동을 제어하는 제어장치; 를 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.A control device that controls the operation of components constituting the marine crop cultivation system; It is characterized by being composed of a.
상기 담수 공급장치는, The fresh water supply device,
해수로부터 담수를 획득하는 담수획득부와, 상기 담수를 상기 작물 재배장치에 공급하는 담수공급부를 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.It is characterized by comprising a fresh water acquisition unit that acquires fresh water from seawater, and a fresh water supply unit that supplies the fresh water to the crop cultivation device.
상기 작물재배 하우스는,The crop cultivation house is,
가요성 소재로 이루어진 이중공간지나 에어튜브 내부에 압축공기를 주입하여 작물 재배공간을 갖는 에어하우스로 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.It is characterized by being composed of an air house with a crop cultivation space by injecting compressed air into a double space paper or air tube made of flexible material.
상기 양액 제조장치는,The nutrient solution manufacturing device,
상기 작물을 재배하는데 필요한 원소 중 미리 설정된 원소가 함유되어 원소액이 각각 저장된 복수의 원소액 카트리지와, 작물의 종류에 따라 상기 원소액 카트리지 중 적어도 어느 하나를 선택하고 그 속에 저장된 원소액을 상기 담수 공급장치에서 제공되는 담수에 함께 희석하여 양액을 제조하는 양액제조부를 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.A plurality of elemental solution cartridges each containing a preset element among the elements necessary for growing the crop and storing an elemental solution, and selecting at least one of the elemental solution cartridges according to the type of crop and transferring the elemental solution stored therein into the fresh water. It is characterized by comprising a nutrient solution production unit that produces a nutrient solution by diluting it with fresh water provided from the supply device.
상기 양액 순환장치는,The nutrient solution circulation device,
상기 양액 제조장치에서 제조된 양액을 상기 작물 재배장치에 식재되어 있는 작물의 뿌리에 미스트 상태로 직접 분사하는 양액 공급유닛과, 상기 작물 재배장치에서 작물이 흡수하고 남은 잔량의 양액을 상기 양액 제조장치로 회수하는 양액 회수유닛을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.A nutrient solution supply unit that sprays the nutrient solution produced in the nutrient solution manufacturing device directly onto the roots of crops planted in the crop cultivation device in a mist state, and the nutrient solution manufacturing device supplies the remaining amount of nutrient solution absorbed by the crops in the crop cultivation device. It is characterized in that it includes a nutrient solution recovery unit for recovery.
상기 제어장치는, 선박의 운행경로와 운행기간, 작물의 생장기간과 생장조건, 그리고 선박 도착지의 작물 수요를 고려하여 상기 작물 재배장치에 파종할 작물을 선택하는 파종작물 선택부를 포함하고, The control device includes a sowing crop selection unit that selects crops to be sown in the crop cultivation device in consideration of the vessel's operation route and operation period, crop growth period and growth conditions, and crop demand at the vessel's destination,
상기 작물 재배장치는, 상기 파종작물 선택부가 제공하는 파종작물 선택 데이터를 기반으로 종자를 파종하는 파종부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.The crop cultivation device is characterized in that it includes a seeding unit for sowing seeds based on the seeding crop selection data provided by the seeding crop selection unit.
본 발명에 따른 선박용 작물재배 시스템은 장기간 동안 장거리를 운행하는 선박의 운행기간 도중에 해수로부터 담수를 획득하여 양액을 제조하고, 이를 이용하여 다양한 작물을 재배 및 수확할 수 있는 효과가 있다.The marine crop cultivation system according to the present invention has the effect of producing nutrient solution by obtaining fresh water from seawater during the operation of a ship traveling long distances for a long period of time, and using it to grow and harvest various crops.
따라서 선박의 출항시에 승무원이나 승객들에게 제공할 작물을 모두 적재하여 출발할 경우에 비해 선박 내 공간의 낭비나 무게 증가로 인한 연료 손실, 또는 작물의 신선도 하락 등의 문제점을 해결할 수 있는 효과가 있다.Therefore, compared to the case where the ship departs by loading all the crops to be provided to the crew or passengers at the time of departure, it is effective in solving problems such as waste of space within the ship, loss of fuel due to increased weight, or loss of freshness of crops. there is.
또한 본 발명에 따른 선박용 작물재배 시스템은 선박의 도착지에서 사용 또는 판매할 작물을 선박의 운행기간 도중에 선박 내부에서 계획적으로 재배함으로써 시간적, 공간적 효율성을 극대화 할 수 있는 효과가 있고, 미래에는 스마트팜 전용 선박을 개발할 수도 있을 것으로 기대된다.In addition, the crop cultivation system for ships according to the present invention has the effect of maximizing temporal and spatial efficiency by systematically cultivating crops to be used or sold at the ship's destination inside the ship during the ship's operation period, and in the future it can be used for smart farms only. It is expected that ships can also be developed.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 선박용 작물재배 시스템의 구성을 개략적으로 나타낸 블록도,1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a crop cultivation system for ships according to an embodiment of the present invention;
도 2는 대형 선박 내부에 본 발명에 따른 작물재배 시스템(10)이 구비된 모습을 나타낸 예시도, Figure 2 is an example showing the crop cultivation system 10 according to the present invention installed inside a large ship.
도 3은 본 발명에 따른 작물재배 시스템(10)에서 담수 공급장치(100)와 작물재배 하우스(200), 양액 제조장치(400) 및 양액 순환장치(500)의 관계를 개략적으로 나타낸 도면,Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing the relationship between the fresh water supply device 100, the crop cultivation house 200, the nutrient solution production device 400, and the nutrient solution circulation device 500 in the crop cultivation system 10 according to the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명에 따른 작물재배 시스템(10)에서 작물 재배장치(300)의 구성을 나타낸 블록도이다.Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the crop cultivation device 300 in the crop cultivation system 10 according to the present invention.
이하, 본 명세서에 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 본 발명의 실시예를 상세하게 설명한다. 다만 본 발명을 실시하는데 꼭 필요한 구성이라 하더라도 종래기술에 소개되어 있거나, 통상의 기술자가 공지기술로부터 용이하게 실시할 수 있는 사항에 대해서는 구체적인 설명을 생략한다.Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings attached to this specification. However, even if the configuration is essential for carrying out the present invention, detailed description will be omitted for matters introduced in the prior art or that can be easily implemented by a person skilled in the art from the known technology.
그리고 본 발명에 속하는 구성요소들 중에서 ‘~장치’ 또는 ‘~유닛’ 이라는 명칭은 적어도 하나의 공통적인 기능이나 동작을 처리하는 단위를 의미하는 것으로, 하드웨어나 소프트웨어 또는 이들의 결합에 의해서 구현될 수 있다. And among the components belonging to the present invention, the name '˜device' or '˜unit' refers to a unit that processes at least one common function or operation, and can be implemented by hardware, software, or a combination thereof. there is.
본 발명에 따른 선박용 작물재배 시스템(10)은 무역선이나, 화물선, 컨테이너 운반선, 유조선, 원양어선, 항공모항, 여객선 또는 크루즈 선박 등과 같은 대형 선박 내부에 설치될 수 있으며, 이들 선박의 운행기간 중에 작물을 재배 및 수확할 수 있다. The marine crop cultivation system 10 according to the present invention can be installed inside large ships such as trade ships, cargo ships, container carriers, oil tankers, ocean fishing ships, aircraft carriers, passenger ships, or cruise ships, and can produce crops during the operation of these ships. can be grown and harvested.
본 발명의 선박용 작물재배 시스템(10)은 도 1에서 보는 바와 같이, 작물의 생장에 필요한 담수를 제공하는 담수 공급장치(100), 작물이 재배되는 공간을 제공하는 작물재배 하우스(200), 상기 작물재배 하우스(200) 내에 제공되어 작물의 파종과 생장에 필요한 수단을 제공하는 작물 재배장치(300), 상기 담수데아 작물의 성장에 필요한 양액을 제조하는 양액 제조장치(400), 상기 작물재배 재배장치(30)와 양액 제조장치(400) 사이에서 양액을 순환시키는 양액 순환장치(500), 상기 작물재배 시스템(10)에 포함된 각 구성요소들의 동작을 제어하는 제어장치(600)를 포함하여 구성되고, 추가적으로 작물재배 장치(300)와 양액 순환장치(500)에 기체를 공급하도록 구성되는 기체 공급장치(700)를 더 포함할 수 있다. As shown in FIG. 1, the marine crop cultivation system 10 of the present invention includes a fresh water supply device 100 that provides fresh water necessary for crop growth, a crop cultivation house 200 that provides a space for growing crops, and the above. A crop cultivation device 300 provided in the crop cultivation house 200 to provide the necessary means for sowing and growing crops, a nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 for producing the nutrient solution necessary for the growth of the freshwater crop, and the crop cultivation cultivation. A nutrient solution circulation device 500 that circulates the nutrient solution between the device 30 and the nutrient solution production device 400, and a control device 600 that controls the operation of each component included in the crop cultivation system 10. and may further include a gas supply device 700 configured to supply gas to the crop cultivation device 300 and the nutrient solution circulation device 500.
먼저 담수 공급장치(100)는 작물의 생장에 필요한 담수를 획득하여 이를 양액 제조장치(400)로 공급할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 상기 작물재배 시스템(10)이 설치되는 선박이 강이나 호수를 운행할 경우, 강이나 호수에서 직접 담수를 획득할 수 있고, 바다를 운항하는 선박일 경우, 별도의 담수화 장비를 이용하여 해수로부터 담수를 획득할 수 있다.First, the fresh water supply device 100 can obtain fresh water necessary for crop growth and supply it to the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400. For example, when the ship on which the crop cultivation system 10 is installed operates on a river or lake, fresh water can be obtained directly from the river or lake, and when the ship operates on the sea, separate desalination equipment is used. Thus, fresh water can be obtained from seawater.
도 3를 참조하면, 양액 제조장치(400)는 담수 공급장치(100)로부터 담수를 공급받은 후, 이를 이용하여 작물의 성장에 요구되는 양액을 제조할 수 있다. 이러한 양액 제조장치(400)는 작물을 재배하는데 필요한 원소 중 미리 설정된 원소가 함유되어 있는 원소액이 각각 저장된 복수의 원소액 카트리지(410)와, 그리고 상기 원소액 카트리지(410) 중 적어도 어느 하나 이상 선택하여 그 속에 저장된 원소액을 상기 담수 공급장치(100)로부터 공급받은 담수에 함께 희석하여 양액을 제조하는 양액 제조부(420)를 포함할 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 3, the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 can receive fresh water from the fresh water supply device 100 and then use it to manufacture the nutrient solution required for crop growth. This nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 includes a plurality of elemental solution cartridges 410 each storing elemental solutions containing preset elements among the elements necessary for growing crops, and at least one of the elemental solution cartridges 410. It may include a nutrient solution production unit 420 that produces a nutrient solution by diluting the selected elemental solution stored therein with fresh water supplied from the fresh water supply device 100.
작물이 생장하기 위해서는 이산화탄소, 물, 햇빛 이외에도 여러가지 원소들을 필요로 하는데, 작물의 뿌리가 이러한 원소 성분들을 흡수한다. 일반적으로 작물의 성장에 관여하는 원소는 총 22종의 원소, 즉 9종의 다량원소와, 7종의 미량원소, 6종의 기타 원소가 필요한 것으로 알려져 있다. 이중에서 탄소(C), 산소(O), 수소(H)와 같은 다량원소는 공기와 물로부터 충분히 공급될 수 있기 때문에 상기 원소액 카트리지(410)에 내장된 원소액에는 그 외의 다른 원소가 포함되는 것이 바람직하다.In order for crops to grow, they need various elements in addition to carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight, and the roots of crops absorb these elements. In general, it is known that a total of 22 types of elements involved in crop growth are required, namely 9 types of macroelements, 7 types of trace elements, and 6 types of other elements. Among these, macroelements such as carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H) can be sufficiently supplied from air and water, so the elemental solution contained in the elemental solution cartridge 410 includes other elements. It is desirable to be
보다 상세히 말하면, 상기 원소액 카트리지(410)에는 1차 다량원소에 해당하는 질소(N), 인산(P), 칼륨(K), 2차 다량원소(1차 다량원소보다 소량으로 필요한)에 해당하는 칼슘(Ca), 마그네슘(Mg) 및 황(S), 7종 미량원소, 그리고 6종 기타원소가 선택적으로 포함된 원소액이 내장될 수 있다.More specifically, the elemental solution cartridge 410 contains nitrogen (N), phosphoric acid (P), and potassium (K), which correspond to primary macroelements, and secondary macroelements (required in smaller amounts than primary macroelements). An elemental solution containing calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), 7 types of trace elements, and 6 types of other elements can be optionally installed.
상기 양액 제조부(420)는 재배되는 작물의 종류에 따라 복수의 원소액 카 트리지(410) 중 특정 원소액 카트리지를 선택하여 양액을 제조할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 작물재배 하우스(200)에서 재배되는 작물이 생식성장 단계 없이 수확할 수 있는 작물인 경우, 각각의 1차 다량원소가 내장된 제1 내지 제3 원소액 카트리지와 각각의 2차 다량원소가 내장된 제4 내지 제6 원소액 카트리지를 선택하여 양액을 제조할 수 있다.The nutrient solution manufacturing unit 420 may produce a nutrient solution by selecting a specific elemental solution cartridge among the plurality of elemental solution cartridges 410 according to the type of crop being grown. For example, if the crop grown in the crop cultivation house 200 is a crop that can be harvested without a reproductive growth stage, the first to third element solution cartridges containing each primary macroelement and each secondary macroelement Nutrient solution can be produced by selecting the fourth to sixth element solution cartridges with built-in elements.
또한, 작물재배 하우스(200)에서 재배되는 작물이 꽃이나 열매의 수확이 필요함에 따라 영양 성장과 더불어 생식성장의 품질관리가 필요한 작물인 경우, 각각의 1차 다량원소가 내장된 제1 내지 제3 원소액 카트리지, 각각의 2차 다량원소가 내장된 제4 내지 제6 원소액 카트리지, 각각의 7종 미량원소가 내장된 제7 내지 제13 원소액 카트리지, 그리고 각각의 6종 기타원소가 내장된 제14 내지 제19 원소액 카트리지를 선택하여 양액을 제조할 수 있다.In addition, if the crop grown in the crop cultivation house 200 is a crop that requires quality control of reproductive growth as well as nutritional growth as it requires harvesting of flowers or fruits, the first to first macroelements each containing primary macroelements are used. 3 elemental solution cartridges, 4th to 6th elemental solution cartridges each containing secondary macro elements, 7th to 13th elemental solution cartridges each containing 7 types of trace elements, and each of 6 types of other elements built in. Nutrient solution can be produced by selecting the 14th to 19th element solution cartridges.
상기 양액 제조장치(400)에 대해서는 본 발명자의 대한민국 등록특허 제10-2479883호(2022년 12월 16일 등록)를 참조할 수 있다.For the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400, please refer to the present inventor's Korean Patent No. 10-2479883 (registered on December 16, 2022).
상기 양액 순환장치(500)는 작물재배 장치(300)와 양액 제조장치(400) 사이에서 양액을 순환시키는 기능을 한다. 이러한 양액 순환장치(500)는 작물재배 하우스(200) 내에 존재하는 양액의 양을 측정하는 양액량 측정부(510)를 포함할 수 있다.The nutrient solution circulation device 500 functions to circulate the nutrient solution between the crop cultivation device 300 and the nutrient solution production device 400. This nutrient solution circulation device 500 may include a nutrient solution amount measuring unit 510 that measures the amount of nutrient solution present in the crop cultivation house 200.
상기 양액량 측정부(510)는 작물재배 장치(200)의 저면에 제공되는 무게 감지센서를 포함할 수 있으며, 상기 무게 감지센서에 의해 측정되는 무게를 기반으로 작물재배 장치(300)의 양액의 양을 산출할 수 있다.The nutrient solution amount measuring unit 510 may include a weight sensor provided on the bottom of the crop cultivation device 200, and the nutrient solution of the crop cultivation device 300 is based on the weight measured by the weight sensor. Quantity can be calculated.
또한 상기 양액량 측정부(510)는 작물재배 하우스(200) 내의 습도를 측정하는 습도 측정센서, 또는 작물재배 하우스(200) 내부의 미스트 형태의 양액의 밀도를 측정하는 밀도 측정 센서를 포함할 수 있으며, 측정된 값들을 기반으로 작물재배 장치(300)의 양액의 양을 산출할 수 있다.In addition, the nutrient solution amount measuring unit 510 may include a humidity measurement sensor that measures the humidity within the crop cultivation house 200, or a density measurement sensor that measures the density of the nutrient solution in the form of mist inside the crop cultivation house 200. And, the amount of nutrient solution of the crop cultivation device 300 can be calculated based on the measured values.
상기 양액량 측정부(510)는 작물재배 장치(300) 저면의 양액의 무게가 기준치를 초과하거나, 작물재배 하우스(200) 내의 습도가 기준치를 초과하거나, 작물재배 하우스(200) 내에 존재하는 양액의 밀도가 기준치를 초과하는 경우, 이러한 결과를 제어장치(600)로 전달하고, 상기 제어장치(600)는 후술할 양액순환부(520)가 양약을 회수하도록 지시할 수 있다. The nutrient solution amount measuring unit 510 is activated when the weight of the nutrient solution on the bottom of the crop cultivation device 300 exceeds the standard value, when the humidity in the crop cultivation house 200 exceeds the standard value, or when the nutrient solution present in the crop cultivation house 200 exceeds the standard value. If the density exceeds the standard value, this result is transmitted to the control device 600, and the control device 600 may instruct the nutrient solution circulation unit 520, which will be described later, to recover the nutrient solution.
또한, 상기 양액 순환장치(500)는 작물 재배장치(300)에서 작물이 흡수하고 남은 양액을 양액 제조장치(400)로 회수하고, 양액 제조장치(400)에서 제조된 양액을 작물 재배장치(300)로 다시 공급하는 양액순환부(520)를 더 포함할 수 있다.In addition, the nutrient solution circulation device 500 recovers the remaining nutrient solution absorbed by the crops in the crop cultivation device 300 to the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400, and the nutrient solution manufactured in the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 is used in the crop cultivation device 300. ) may further include a nutrient solution circulation unit 520 that supplies it back to the.
상기 양액순환부(520)는 양액 제조장치(400)에서 제조된 양액을 작물 재배장치(300)에 식재되어 있는 작물의 뿌리에 미스트 상태로 직접 분사하는 양액 공급유닛(521)과, 상기 작물 재배장치(300)에 작물이 흡수하고 남은 잔량의 양액을 양액 제조장치(400)로 다시 회수하는 양액 회수유닛(522)을 포함할 수 있다.The nutrient solution circulation unit 520 includes a nutrient solution supply unit 521 that sprays the nutrient solution produced in the nutrient solution production device 400 directly into the roots of crops planted in the crop cultivation device 300 in a mist state, and a nutrient solution supply unit 521 for cultivating the crops. The device 300 may include a nutrient solution recovery unit 522 that recovers the remaining amount of nutrient solution absorbed by the crop back to the nutrient solution production device 400.
여기서, 양액 공급유닛(521)은 초음파 진동장치에 의한 진동 또는 복수의 회전날개로 인한 원심력을 이용하여 양액을 미스트 형태로 작물의 뿌리에 분사하도록 구성될 수 있고, 양액 회수유닛(522)은 흡입 방식 또는 복수의 회전날개의 회전으로 인해 발생하는 공기의 유동을 통해 미스트 형태의 양액을 회수할 수 있다.Here, the nutrient solution supply unit 521 may be configured to spray the nutrient solution to the roots of crops in the form of a mist using vibration caused by an ultrasonic vibration device or centrifugal force caused by a plurality of rotary blades, and the nutrient solution recovery unit 522 suctions. The nutrient solution in the form of mist can be recovered through the flow of air generated by the rotation of a plurality of rotary blades.
본 발명에 따른 선박용 작물재배 시스템(10)은 작물재배 하우스(200)와 양액 순환장치(500)에 공기를 공급하는 기체 공급장치(700)를 더 포함할 수 있다. 상기 기체 공급장치(700)는 작물재배 하우스(200) 내에 기체를 공급함으로써 작물이 성장하는데 필요한 산소, 이산화탄소 등의 기체를 공급하도록 구성될 수 있다. The marine crop cultivation system 10 according to the present invention may further include a gas supply device 700 that supplies air to the crop cultivation house 200 and the nutrient solution circulation device 500. The gas supply device 700 may be configured to supply gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide necessary for crop growth by supplying gas into the crop cultivation house 200.
또한, 기체 공급장치(700)는 양액 순환장치(500)가 미스트 형태의 양액 을 제조하도록 기체를 공급할 수 있다. 이때, 상기 제어장치(600)는 양액 순환장치(500)와 기체 공급장치(700)의 구동을 제어함으로써 작물 재배장치(300)에 공급되는 미스트 형태의 양액의 밀도를 조절할 수 있다. Additionally, the gas supply device 700 may supply gas so that the nutrient solution circulation device 500 produces a nutrient solution in the form of a mist. At this time, the control device 600 can control the operation of the nutrient solution circulation device 500 and the gas supply device 700 to control the density of the nutrient solution in the form of mist supplied to the crop cultivation device 300.
구체적으로, 작물은 생육 단계별로 미스트 형태의 양액의 밀도를 조절해야 할 필요가 있다. 이 경우 제어장치(600)는 양액순환부(520)와 기체 공급장치(700)의 동작을 제어하여 양액과 기체 간의 혼합비를 조절함으로써 양액의 밀도를 조절할 수 있다. Specifically, crops need to adjust the density of nutrient solution in the form of mist at each stage of growth. In this case, the control device 600 can control the operation of the nutrient solution circulation unit 520 and the gas supply device 700 to adjust the mixing ratio between the nutrient solution and the gas, thereby adjusting the density of the nutrient solution.
이러한 양액 순환장치(500)를 통해 작물에 영양분을 공급하고 난 후 나머지 양액은 다시 양액 제조장치(400)로 회수될 수 있으며, 양액 제조장치(400)는 회수된 양액을 재사용하여 다시 양액을 제조한 후, 이를 작물재배 하우스(200)로 제공할 수 있다. 이 과정에서 양액 제조장치(400)는 회수한 양액에 포함된 각 원소들의 농도를 측정한 후, 측정된 농도가 미리 설정된 농도 미만인 원소가 내장되어있는 원소액 카트리지(410)만을 선택하여 부족한 원소를 보충할 수 있다.After nutrients are supplied to crops through the nutrient solution circulation device 500, the remaining nutrient solution can be recovered back to the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400, and the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 reuses the recovered nutrient solution to produce nutrient solution again. After doing so, it can be provided to the crop cultivation house 200. In this process, the nutrient solution manufacturing device 400 measures the concentration of each element contained in the recovered nutrient solution and then selects only the element solution cartridge 410 containing elements whose measured concentration is less than the preset concentration to replace the insufficient elements. It can be supplemented.
한편, 상기 작물재배 하우스(200)는 이중공간지나 에어튜브와 같은 가요성 소재로 이루어진 에어하우스로 구성하는 것이 바람직하다. 작물재배 하우스(200)를 구성하는 에어하우스에는 상기 기체 공급장치(700)로부터 압축공기를 주입하여 작물이 재배될 수 있는 공간을 형성할 수 있다.Meanwhile, the crop cultivation house 200 is preferably constructed as an air house made of a flexible material such as a double space paper or an air tube. Compressed air can be injected from the gas supply device 700 into the air house constituting the crop cultivation house 200 to form a space where crops can be grown.
상기 작물재배 하우스(200)로서 에어하우스를 이용하면, 배송과 설치, 철거 및 이동이 용이하고, 중량으로 인한 부담을 해소할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 이러한 에어하우스에 대해서는 본 발명자가 개발한 대한민국 등록특허 제10-2565560호(2023년 08월 07일 등록) 및 이에 대응하는 PCT/KR2023/007505(June 01, 2023)에 구체적으로 명시되어 있다. Using an air house as the crop cultivation house 200 has the advantage of being easy to deliver, install, remove, and move, and to relieve the burden due to weight. This air house is specifically described in Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-2565560 (registered on August 7, 2023) developed by the present inventor and the corresponding PCT/KR2023/007505 (June 01, 2023).
상기 작물 재배장치(300)는 작물재배 하우스(200) 내부에는 제공될 수 있다. 상기 작물재배 하우스(200)가 에어하우스로 제공되는 경우, 상기 작물 재배장치(300)의 골격 역시 에어하우스와 동일한 이중공간지나 에어튜브를 사용하여 구성할 수도 있다.The crop cultivation device 300 may be provided inside the crop cultivation house 200. When the crop cultivation house 200 is provided as an air house, the frame of the crop cultivation device 300 may also be constructed using the same double space or air tube as the air house.
또한 작물 재배장치(300)는 도 4와 같이, 재배하고자 하는 작물의 종자를 파종하는 파종부(310)와, 작물재배 과정에서의 온도, 습도 및 광량 중 적어도 어느 하나를 모니터링하고 이들을 제어함으로써 작물의 재배과정을 관리하도록 구성되는 관리부(320), 성장이 완료된 작물을 수확하도록 구성되는 수확부(330), 수확된 작물을 냉장, 냉동, 건조 또는 염장 방식으로 가공하도록 구성되는 가공부(340), 그리고 가공된 작물을 저장하고 각 작물의 저장량을 모니터링 하도록 구성되는 저장부(350)를 포함할 수 있다. 다만, 경우에 따라 저장부(350)는 작물재배 하우스(200) 내부가 아닌 다른 공간에 별도로 제공되는 것 역시 가능하다.In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the crop cultivation device 300 monitors and controls at least one of a seeding unit 310 for sowing seeds of crops to be cultivated and temperature, humidity, and light amount during the crop cultivation process, thereby growing the crops. A management unit 320 configured to manage the cultivation process, a harvest unit 330 configured to harvest crops that have completed growth, and a processing unit 340 configured to process the harvested crops by refrigeration, freezing, drying, or salting. , and may include a storage unit 350 configured to store processed crops and monitor the storage amount of each crop. However, in some cases, the storage unit 350 may be provided separately in a space other than the inside of the crop cultivation house 200.
이러한 작물 재배장치(300)는 사람의 인위적인 조작 없이도 미리 설정된 프로그램에 따라 자동적으로 작동될 수 있다. 이를 위하여 제어장치(600)는 파종부(310)를 통해 파종할 작물을 선택하여 파종작물 선택 데이터를 생성하도록 구성되는 파종작물 선택부(미도시)를 더 포함할 수 있다. 이 경우 파종부(310)는 제어장치(600)로부터 수신한 파종작물 선택 데이터를 기반으로 종자를 파종할 수 있다.This crop cultivation device 300 can be automatically operated according to a preset program without human manipulation. To this end, the control device 600 may further include a sowing crop selection unit (not shown) configured to select crops to be sown through the sowing unit 310 and generate sowing crop selection data. In this case, the sowing unit 310 may sow seeds based on the sowing crop selection data received from the control device 600.
상기 파종작물 선택부는 아래의 사항들을 고려하여 파종할 작물을 선택 한 후 파종작물 선택 데이터를 생성할 수 있다. 또한 파종작물 선택부는 선박 도착지에서의 수요 작물의 우선 순위를 산출하고, 산출된 작물 수요를 기반으로 파종할 작물을 선택하도록 구성될 수 있다.The sowing crop selection unit may select a crop to be sown by considering the following items and then generate sowing crop selection data. Additionally, the sowing crop selection unit may be configured to calculate the priority of crops in demand at the ship's destination and select crops to be sown based on the calculated crop demand.
예를 들어, 파종작물 선택부는 운행수단이 A 대륙의 a 항구를 출발하여 B 대륙의 b 항구로 도착할 예정인 경우, B 대륙의 b 항구에서의 각각의 작물에 대한 작물 필요순위를 산출할 수 있다. 이때, B 대륙의 b 항구와 가장 인접한 시장에서 거래되는 작물들 중 미리 설정된 기간의 평균 거래가격이 높은 순으로 작물 필요 순위를 산출할 수 있으며, 작물 필요 순위가 가장 높은 작물을 선택하여 파종부(310)를 통해 파종하도록 제어할 수 있다.For example, if the transportation means departs from port a on continent A and is scheduled to arrive at port b on continent B, the sowing crop selection unit can calculate the crop need ranking for each crop at port b on continent B. At this time, among the crops traded in the market closest to port b on continent B, the crop need ranking can be calculated in the order of the highest average transaction price over a preset period, and the crop with the highest crop need ranking can be selected to place the seeding portion ( 310) can be used to control sowing.
또한, 파종작물 선택부는 운행수단의 운행경로와 운행기간, 그리고 작물의 생장기간과 생장조건을 고려하여 파종할 작물을 선택하도록 구성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 운행 경로상의 온도 등의 환경이 작물의 생장조건에 적합하고, 작물의 생장기간의 n배수(n은 1 이상의 자연수)와 운행기간 간의 오차가 미리 설정된 기준치 미만인 작물을 선택할 수 있으며, 이러한 과정을 통해 선택된 작물이 파종부(310)를 통해 파종되도록 제어할 수 있다.In addition, the sowing crop selection unit may be configured to select the crop to be sown in consideration of the operation route and operation period of the transportation means, and the growth period and growth conditions of the crop. For example, a crop can be selected where the environment such as temperature on the driving route is suitable for the growth conditions of the crop, and the error between the n multiple of the crop's growth period (n is a natural number of 1 or more) and the driving period is less than a preset standard value, Through this process, the selected crop can be controlled to be sown through the seeding unit 310.
또한, 파종작물 선택부는 저장부(350)에 저장된 각 작물의 저장량이 미리 설정된 저장량을 만족하는지 여부를 기반으로 파종할 작물을 선택하도록 구성될 수 있다. 예를 들어, 장거리 운행과정에서 제1 작물의 저장량은 미리 설정된 저장량을 만족하나, 제2 작물의 저장량은 미리 설정된 저장량을 만족하지 못한 경우, 파종작물 선택부는 파종부(310)를 통해 제2 작물의 종자가 파종되도록 제어할 수 있다.Additionally, the sowing crop selection unit may be configured to select crops to be sown based on whether the storage amount of each crop stored in the storage unit 350 satisfies a preset storage amount. For example, in the process of long-distance driving, if the storage amount of the first crop satisfies the preset storage amount, but the storage amount of the second crop does not satisfy the preset storage amount, the sowing crop selection unit selects the second crop through the sowing unit 310. The seeds can be controlled to be sown.
더불어, 파종작물 선택부는 작물 재배장치(300)에서 파종이 가능한 영역을 복수의 구획으로 구분한 후, 파종부(310)를 통해 각 구획에 서로 다른 작물이 파종되도록 제어할 수 있다. 예를 들어, 선박의 도착지에서의 작물 수요를 기반으로 파종할 작물을 선택하여 파종부(310)를 통해 파종할 경우, 복수의 구획 중 제1 영역에는 1순위 작물을 파종하고, 제2 영역에는 2순위 작물을 파종할 수 있으며, 이때 제1 영역은 제2 영역보다 넓은 영역일 수 있다.In addition, the sowing crop selection unit divides the area where seeding is possible in the crop cultivation device 300 into a plurality of compartments and then controls the sowing of different crops in each compartment through the sowing unit 310 . For example, when crops to be sown are selected based on crop demand at the destination of the ship and sown through the seeding unit 310, the first priority crop is sown in the first area among the plurality of compartments, and the first priority crop is sown in the second area. A second priority crop may be sown, and in this case, the first area may be a larger area than the second area.
이상에서 실시예를 통해 본 발명을 설명하였으나, 위 실시예는 단지 본 발명의 사상을 설명하기 위한 것으로 이에 한정되지 않는다. 통상의 기술자는 전술한 실시예에 다양한 변형이 가해질 수 있음을 이해할 것이다. 본 발명의 범위는 첨부된 특허청구범위의 해석을 통해서만 정해진다.Although the present invention has been described above through examples, the above examples are merely for illustrating the spirit of the present invention and are not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments. The scope of the present invention is determined only through interpretation of the appended claims.
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10 선박용 작물재배 시스템 100 담수 공급장치10 Crop cultivation system for ships 100 Fresh water supply device
200 작물재배 하우스 300 작물 재배장치200 Crop Cultivation House 300 Crop Cultivation Device
310 파종부 320 관리부310 Sowing Department 320 Management Department
330 수확부 340 가공부330 Harvest Department 340 Processing Department
350 저장부 400 양액 제조장치350 storage unit 400 nutrient solution manufacturing device
410 원소액 카트리지 420 양액제조부410 Elemental solution cartridge 420 Nutrient solution manufacturing department
500 양액 순환장치 510 양액량 측정부500 Nutrient solution circulation device 510 Nutrient solution amount measuring unit
520 양액순환부 521 양액 공급유닛520 Nutrient solution circulation unit 521 Nutrient solution supply unit
522 양액 회수유닛 600 제어장치522 Nutrient solution recovery unit 600 control device
700 기체 공급장치700 gas supply device

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  1. 선박의 운행기간 중에 선박 내에서 작물을 재배 및 수확하도록 구성되는 선박용 작물재배 시스템에 있어서,In the ship's crop cultivation system configured to grow and harvest crops on board the ship during the ship's operation period,
    상기 작물의 생장에 필요한 담수를 제공하는 담수 공급장치; A fresh water supply device that provides fresh water necessary for the growth of the crops;
    상기 선박 내부에 설치되어 작물의 재배공간을 제공하는 작물재배 하우스;A crop cultivation house installed inside the ship to provide a space for growing crops;
    상기 작물재배 하우스 내부에 설치되어 작물의 파종과 생장에 필요한 수단을 제공하는 작물 재배장치;A crop cultivation device installed inside the crop cultivation house to provide the necessary means for sowing and growing crops;
    상기 담수에다 작물의 생장에 필요한 영양소를 배합하여 양액을 제조하는 양액 제조장치;A nutrient solution manufacturing device that produces nutrient solution by mixing the fresh water with nutrients necessary for crop growth;
    상기 양액을 작물 재배장치로 공급하고, 나머지 양액을 다시 양액 제조장치로 회수하는 양액 순환장치; A nutrient solution circulation device that supplies the nutrient solution to the crop cultivation device and returns the remaining nutrient solution to the nutrient solution production device;
    상기 선박용 작물재배 시스템을 구성하는 구성요소들의 작동을 제어하는 제어장치;A control device that controls the operation of components constituting the marine crop cultivation system;
    를 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 선박용 작물재배 시스템.A crop cultivation system for ships, characterized in that it comprises a.
  2. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 담수 공급장치는, The method of claim 1, wherein the fresh water supply device,
    해수로부터 담수를 획득하는 담수획득부와, 상기 담수를 상기 작물 재배장치에 공급하는 담수공급부를 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 선박용 작물재배 시스템.A crop cultivation system for ships, characterized in that it includes a fresh water acquisition unit that acquires fresh water from seawater, and a fresh water supply unit that supplies the fresh water to the crop cultivation device.
  3. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 작물재배 하우스는,The method of claim 1, wherein the crop cultivation house,
    가요성 소재로 이루어진 이중공간지나 에어튜브 내부에 압축공기를 주입하여 작물 재배공간을 갖는 에어하우스로 구성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 선박용 작물재배 시스템.A crop cultivation system for ships, characterized in that it consists of an air house having a crop cultivation space by injecting compressed air into a double space or air tube made of flexible material.
  4. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 양액 제조장치는,The method of claim 1, wherein the nutrient solution manufacturing device,
    상기 작물을 재배하는데 필요한 원소 중 미리 설정된 원소가 함유되어 원소액이 각각 저장된 복수의 원소액 카트리지와, 작물의 종류에 따라 상기 원소액 카트리지 중 적어도 어느 하나를 선택하고 그 속에 저장된 원소액을 상기 담수 공급장치에서 제공되는 담수에 함께 희석하여 양액을 제조하는 양액제조부를 포함하여 구성되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 선박용 작물재배 시스템.A plurality of elemental solution cartridges each containing a preset element among the elements necessary for growing the crop and storing an elemental solution, and selecting at least one of the elemental solution cartridges according to the type of crop and transferring the elemental solution stored therein into the fresh water. A crop cultivation system for ships, characterized in that it includes a nutrient solution manufacturing unit that produces a nutrient solution by diluting it with fresh water provided from a supply device.
  5. 제1항에 있어서, 상기 양액 순환장치는,The method of claim 1, wherein the nutrient solution circulation device,
    상기 양액 제조장치에서 제조된 양액을 상기 작물 재배장치에 식재되어 있는 작물의 뿌리에 미스트 상태로 직접 분사하는 양액 공급유닛과, 상기 작물 재배장치에서 작물이 흡수하고 남은 잔량의 양액을 상기 양액 제조장치로 회수하는 양액 회수유닛을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 선박용 작물재배 시스템.A nutrient solution supply unit that sprays the nutrient solution produced in the nutrient solution manufacturing device directly onto the roots of crops planted in the crop cultivation device in a mist state, and the nutrient solution manufacturing device supplies the remaining amount of nutrient solution absorbed by the crops in the crop cultivation device. A crop cultivation system for ships, characterized in that it includes a nutrient solution recovery unit for recovery.
  6. 제5항에 있어서, According to clause 5,
    상기 양액 순환장치에는 기체 공급장치를 통해서 공기가 공급되고, 상기 제어장치는 상기 양액 순환장치와 기체 공급장치의 구동을 제어함으로써 상기 작물 재배장치로 공급되는 양액의 미스트 밀도를 조절하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 선박용 작물재배 시스템.Air is supplied to the nutrient solution circulation device through a gas supply device, and the control device controls the operation of the nutrient solution circulation device and the gas supply device, thereby controlling the mist density of the nutrient solution supplied to the crop cultivation device. , Crop cultivation system for ships.
  7. 제1항에 있어서, According to paragraph 1,
    상기 제어장치는, 선박의 운행경로와 운행기간, 작물의 생장기간과 생장조건, 그리고 선박 도착지의 작물 수요를 고려하여 상기 작물 재배장치에 파종할 작물을 선택하는 파종작물 선택부를 포함하고, The control device includes a sowing crop selection unit that selects crops to be sown in the crop cultivation device in consideration of the vessel's operation route and operation period, crop growth period and growth conditions, and crop demand at the vessel's destination,
    상기 작물 재배장치는, 상기 파종작물 선택부가 제공하는 파종작물 선택 데이터를 기반으로 종자를 파종하는 파종부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 선박용 작물재배 시스템.The crop cultivation device is a crop cultivation system for ships, characterized in that it includes a seeding unit for sowing seeds based on the seeding crop selection data provided by the seeding crop selection unit.
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