TR201706606A2 - A PLANT GROWTH CABINET WITH TORF MOISTURE CONTROL - Google Patents

Abstract

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a body (3) with at least one plant growing unit (2), a liquid pump (4) pumping liquid solution into the plant growing unit (2), partially or completely located on the floor of the plant growing unit (2). at least one air stone (5) contained in the liquid, an air pump (6) pumping air into the air stone (5), placed on the plant growing unit (2) such that it remains on the air stone (5) and into which the plants to be grown are placed. The present invention relates to a plant growing chamber (1) comprising a reservoir (7) having an apertured structure.

Description

DESCRIPTION GROWING A PLANT WITH CONTROLLED PATTERN MOISTURE This invention is a plant growing cabinet used for growing plants. is relevant. In particular, the present invention relates to an eV type plant growing cabinet.

Hydroponic agriculture based on growing plants without soil based on the principle of giving water and nutrients to the root environment in required amounts. It is a form of agriculture practiced in water or solid media culture. Landless Different mixtures are used in agricultural applications and its organic structure, water retention Thanks to its capacity and its porous structure, peat is the most widely used my mix is one. During cultivation, this mixture is neither too moist nor too It is desired to be dry. Because when the humidity rate rises, mold on the surface of the peat mixture While it is forming, keeping it dry prevents the absorption of water and solution needed by the plant roots. hinders and causes damage to plants.

American patent numbered U88549788B2, which is in the state of the art The document describes a home grow cabinet.

The aim of this invention is to control peat moisture in plant growing cabinets. is to be done.

In order to achieve the purpose of this invention, the first request and the dependent in the grow cabinet as defined in the claims, in the trunk positioned plant growing units. the plant mentioned on the growing units, the peat mixture in which the plants are grown The hoppers are placed in a perforated base in which they are placed. hopper and plant Plants are planted in the space between the growing unit by means of a liquid pump. The feeding liquid solution is pumped. In this liquid solution The air stone is connected to the air pump with the help of a pipe. In the chamber one or more of which are partially embedded in the mixture found The humidity sensor simultaneously measures the humidity of the mixture. Measured humidity value transmitted to the control unit. The measured humidity value is predetermined by the manufacturer. If it is below the specified threshold value, the control unit will turn off the air pump. It activates and air bubbles come out of the air stone. outgoing air bubbles move in the liquid solution and meanwhile absorb moisture inside. is imprisoning. Moving upwards from the surface of the liquid solution humidified air passes through the holes in the bottom of the chamber and mixes it moisturizes. Measured via the moisture sensor of the mixture and sent to the control unit The transmitted humidity value reaches or exceeds the threshold value predetermined by the manufacturer. If it exceeds the value, the control unit shuts down the air pump.

In this way, the roots of growing plants are the most necessary for their growth. appropriate humidity value is obtained. Thanks to the appropriate humidity value, the unit area The obtained plant yield increases and at the same time, the mixture is reduced as a result of high humidity. It prevents mold and other factors that will harm the plants. is passed.

In one embodiment of the invention, the control unit requires mixing for different plant species. keeps the humidity threshold value in its memory. At the same time, the control unit according to the moisture needs of different plant species grown in different chambers. air stones in the relevant plant growing units, air It can send air by activating its pump. In this way, the user simultaneously It can plant with more than one plant species, so the user satisfaction and product quality perception increase.

In one embodiment of the invention, the air stone is porous. Porosity Thanks to this, the diameter of the air bubbles coming out of the airstone becomes smaller, therefore the air and the liquid solution interaction is increased. As a result, the perforated structure The humidity of the air entering the chamber through the humidification, energy saving by reducing the operating time of the pump. is provided.

In one embodiment of the invention, the air stone is produced from synthetic material. Synthetic Airstone liquid produced from the material has a long service life in solution. and does not need to be changed. In this way, spare parts costs are being improved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the airstone plant growing unit has two opposing sides. It is positioned equidistant from the wall. In this way, the mixture in the chamber homogeneity of humidity is ensured, so the plants in the middle of the chamber While it is ensured that it receives sufficient moisture, the drying of the plants remaining on the edges of the chamber is prevented. As a result of this, all the mixture is almost the same. It is ensured that it has a high level of humidity and plant yield is increased.

In one embodiment of the invention, the air pump is suitable for operation at different flow rates. is in the structure. The plants growing in the chamber were mixed at different times. may need hydration. In this case, the pump only It pumps air to the air stone of the plant growing unit where it is low. A Low humidity of the mixture in one or more chambers In this case, the control unit will operate the air pump at a higher flow rate. It provides pumping of air to more than one air stone at a time.

Similarly, the humidity value of the mixture in only one chamber should be set at the threshold. in case the value is far below the control unit Activate the air pump so that the unit pumps air with high flow to the air stone. is doing. In this way, there is no need for a second air pump and the production cost improvement is achieved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the liquid pump has a body according to the user's needs. It can be positioned inside or outside the body. of the liquid pump being able to be relocated provides flexibility to the user during use and If necessary, it creates extra usage volume inside the body.

In one embodiment of the invention, the air pump is housed according to the user's needs. position inside or outside the body. of the air pump being able to be relocated provides flexibility to the user during use and If necessary, it creates extra usage volume inside the body.

The benefit of this invention is to increase the humidity of the peat mixture in plant growing booths. It is to increase the plant productivity obtained by keeping it under control.

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

Figure 2 - The plant growing in the plant growing cabinet shown in Fig. This is the front view of the unit in cross section during operation of the air pump.

The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the corresponding numbers are given below 1. Plant growing booth 2. Plant growing unit 3. Body 4. Liquid pump . air stone 6. Air pump 7. Hopper 8. Humidity sensor 9. Control Unit The plant growing cabinet (1) is a plant containing at least one plant growing unit (2). body (3), a liquid pump that pumps liquid solution to the plant growing unit (2) (4), partially or completely liquid, located on the floor of the plant growing unit (2) At least one air stone (5) inside is an air stone pumping air into the air stone (5). The plant growing unit (2) with the pump (6) above the air stone (5) that allows the growth of plants placed on it and to be grown in it. it contains a chamber (7) with a perforated base in which the mixture is placed.

The plant growing cabinet (l) which is the subject of the invention is a humidity sensor that measures the moisture of the mixture. (8) values from the humidity sensor (8) predetermined by the manufacturer. and the measured value is the threshold value predetermined by the manufacturer. a control unit (9) that activates the air pump (6) if it is under contains.

The inner lateral surfaces of the body (3) of the plant growing cabinet (l) which is the subject of the invention It allows the plant growing unit (2) to be placed on it. this settlement and the number of the plant growing unit (2) in the plant growing cabinet (l). allows it to be changed according to the needs of the user. Similar vertically depending on the height of the plant to be grown in this way vertical between two plant growing units (2) that follow each other in the plane The distance can be increased or decreased.

The shape of the plant growing unit (2) is rectangular or square. The liquid solution pumped by the liquid pump (4) accumulates. This liquid solution The air stone (5) is partially or completely immersed in the air stone (5). It transfers the air pumped from the pump (6) into the liquid solution.

Thanks to the pumped air, the liquid solution is enriched with oxygen and this In this way, it can cause damage to anaerobic bacteria and plants in liquid solution. reproduction of similar creatures is prevented. Another benefit is that the plants obtaining an oxygen-rich liquid solution, which is important for the growth of is to be done. The hopper (7) is placed on the plant growing unit (2) and The volume remaining between the hopper (7) and the plant growing unit (2) is partially or completely filled with liquid solution. The bottom of the chamber (7) is perforated. This With the operation of the air pump (6), the liquid solution is The air conveyed into it by means of the air stone (5) rises up in the liquid solution. direction and enters into the chamber (7) through the holes. bet The air flow passing through carries high humidity with it and inside the chamber (7). a mixture that allows the roots of the plants to be grown to attach and grow It moisturizes and is enriched with oxygen, hence the growth of plants. is accelerated. At least one piece into the mixture in the chamber (7) the humidity sensor (8) is placed. Larger or more sensitive chamber (7) The number of humidity sensors (8) in cases where measurement is desired can be increased. The measured value from these humidity sensors (8) to the control unit (9) is transmitted. This control unit (9) produces the measured value from the humidity sensors (8). compares it with the threshold value determined by the manufacturer and the measured value is determined by the manufacturer. If it is below the specified threshold value, it activates the air pump (6). Weather With the operation of the pump (6), air is drawn into the liquid solution by the air stone (5). bubbles are released and these air bubbles are removed from the liquid solution. It transmits the moisture into the chamber (7) through the holes the chamber (7) has. therefore, it increases the humidity of the mixture. Meanwhile, via the humidity sensor (8) The moisture content of the mixture is measured and transmitted to the control unit (9). my wife's When the moisture content reaches the threshold value determined by the manufacturer, the control unit (9) turns off the air pump (6). In this way, the mixture is constantly moist. and the growth of plants is accelerated. At the same time liquid pump used to irrigate plants in plant growing cabinets (4) As a result of over-watering the plants, peat and similar The problem of mold formation on the mixtures is prevented.

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

In an embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (l) is an air stone with a porous structure. (5) includes. Thanks to the porous structure of the air stone (5), the air pump The air sent by (6) to the air carrier (5), after leaving the air carrier (5) It forms air bubbles between 0 and 2 mm in diameter, therefore air and liquid solution interaction is increased. Another benefit is the air stone to use (5) in the cost of the product due to the reduction of the number or size of the air stone (5). improvement is achieved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (1) is made of synthetic material. contains an air stone (5). The air bowl (5) is made of synthetic material, air bowl (5) with organic and inorganic material in liquid solution prevents it from interacting and ensures that it remains functional for a long time. Therefore, the cost of spare parts that will occur with the renewal of the air stone (5) will be eliminated. removed and the user experience is improved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (l) is located inside the plant growing unit. (2) extending almost completely parallel to the wall of It contains airtasia (5). The air stone (5) is located on the floor of the plant growing unit (2). in the middle and almost to the two opposite sides of the plant growing unit (2). completely parallel and to the other two opposite sides of the plant growing unit (2) It is placed almost completely at right angles. In this way, a single With the help of the air stone (5), the mixture in the chamber (7) is evenly distributed. humidified and the cost of using a second air stone (5) is prevented.

In an embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (1) is designed to operate at different flow rates. includes an air pump (6) of suitable construction. Different parts of the air pump (6) Thanks to the fact that it works at flow rates, there are multiple simultaneously measured humidity in several plant growing units (2) below the threshold value for more than one plant growing unit (2). air stones of all aforementioned plant growing units (2). (5) air can be pumped simultaneously. In this way, an air pump (6) Air can be pumped to more than one air stone (5) simultaneously. A Another benefit is that there are mixtures with a moisture content well below the threshold value. high air flow can be supplied to the chambers (7) and the plant roots drying of plants is prevented.

In an embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (l) is inside the body (3) or It includes a liquid pump (4) that can be positioned outside. of the liquid pump (4) can be positioned inside or outside the grow cabinet (l) Thanks to the user plant growing cabinet (1), it is possible to gain from its internal volume. If desired, the liquid pump (4) can be placed outside the plant growing cabinet (l). can place. In this way, the plant to be placed in the user body (3) It can increase the number of breeding unit (2).

In an embodiment of the invention, the plant growing cabinet (l) is inside the body (3) or It includes an air pump (6) that can be positioned outside. of the air pump (6) can be positioned inside or outside the plant growing cabinet (l) Thanks to the user plant growing cabinet (l), it is possible to gain from the interior volume. If desired, the air pump (6) can be taken out of the plant growing cabinet (1). can place. In this way, the plant to be placed in the user body (3) It can increase the number of breeding unit (2).

Thanks to the invention, in the plant growing cabinets (l), it is possible to see that the plants grow in them. automatically by the control unit (9) of the moisture value of the mixture. adjustment and the humidity of the mixture at the desired level according to the required need. possible to stay.

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REQUESTS l. A body (3) containing at least one plant growing unit (2), a liquid pump (4) pumping liquid solution to the plant growing unit (2), the largest partly or wholly contained in the liquid on the floor of the plant growing unit (2). A small air stone (5), an air pump (6) that pumps air to the air stone (5), is placed on the plant growing unit (2) so that it remains above the air stone (5), and it is a perforated base in which the mixture allowing the growth of the plants to be grown is placed. a humidity sensor (8) that measures the moisture of the mixture, which includes the chamber (7), compares the value coming from the humidity sensor (8) with the values predetermined by the manufacturer and activates the air pump (6) if the measured value is below the threshold value predetermined by the manufacturer. a plant growing cabinet (1) characterized by a control unit (9). 2. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in the claim, characterized by a control unit (9) that keeps the moisture needs of different plant species in its memory. 3. A plant growing cabinet (l) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by an air stone (5) in a porous structure. 4. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by an air stone (5) made of synthetic material. 5. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by an air stone (5) extending almost completely parallel to the two opposite lateral walls of the plant growing unit (2). 6. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by an air pump (6) suitable for working at different flow rates. 7. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a liquid pump (4) that can be positioned inside or outside the body (3). 8. A plant growing cabinet (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by an air pump (6) that can be positioned inside or outside the body (3).