TR2023007498A2

TR2023007498A2 - VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM

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Publication number: TR2023007498A2
Application number: TR2023/007498
Authority: TR
Inventors: Mert Koc Mustafa
Original assignee: Mustafa Mert Koç
Filing date: 2023-06-23
Publication date: 2023-09-21

Abstract

Buluş, tarım alanında, kapalı alanlarda güneş olmadan dikey olarak üretim tapılmasını sağlayan dikey tarım sistemleri ile ilgilidir. Buluş özellikle; iç bükey çember dilimlerin uç uca birleşmesinden oluşan formun dış yüzeyindeki ekim alanında (40) bulunan üst üste ve/veya yan yana yerleştirilen, tarım ürünlerinin yetiştiği, ışığa yönelim gösteren ve huni şeklinde tasarlanan saksılar (41) ve/veya bir yüzeyinde aydınlatıcılar (10) bulunan aydınlatma yüzeyi olarak kullanılırken diğer yüzeyindeki ekim alanında (40) bulunan üst üste ve/veya yan yana yerleştirilen, tarım ürünlerinin yetiştiği, ışığa yönelim gösteren ve huni şeklinde tasarlanan saksılar (41) içeren dikey tarım sistemleri ile ilgilidir.The invention is related to vertical farming systems that enable vertical production in closed areas without sunlight. The invention especially; Pots (41) and/or illuminators (10) on one surface, placed on top of each other and/or side by side in the planting area (40) on the outer surface of the form, which consists of concave circular slices joining end to end, oriented to light and designed as a funnel, where agricultural products are grown. It is related to vertical farming systems that contain pots (41) designed in the form of funnels, oriented towards light, placed on top of each other and/or side by side, in the planting area (40) on the other surface, where agricultural products are grown, while being used as a lighting surface.

Description

TARIFNAME DIKEY TARIM SISTEMI TEKNIK ALAN Bulus, tarim alaninda, kapali alanlarda günes olmadan dikey olarak üretim tapilmasini saglayan dikey tarim sistemleri ile ilgilidir. Bulus özellikle; iç bükey çember dilimlerin uç uca birlesmesinden olusan formun dis yüzeyindeki ekim alaninda bulunan üst üste ve/veya yan yana yerlestirilen, tarim ürünlerinin yetistigi, isiga yönelim gösteren ve huni seklinde tasarlanan saksilar ve/veya bir yüzeyinde aydinlaticilar bulunan aydinlatma yüzeyi olarak kullanilirken diger yüzeyindeki ekim alaninda bulunan üst üste ve/veya yan yana yerlestirilen, tarim ürünlerinin yetistigi, isiga yönelim gösteren ve huni seklinde tasarlanan saksilar içeren dikey tarim sistemleri ile ilgilidir. TEKNIGIN BILINEN DURUMU Dikey tarim, kapali bir alanda, günese veya topraga ihtiyaç duyulmadan yapilan yenilikçi bir yöntem olarak tanimlanabiliyor. Yatay bir alan ihtiyacina bagli kalmaksizin, dikey sekilde konumlandirilan özel basamakli yapilarla tarimsal üretim yapmak mümkün oluyor. Birim alanda daha verimli üretim saglayan dikey tarimda, su, isik, nem, sicaklik ve rüzgar gibi faktörlerin tamami üreticiler tarafindan kontrol ediliyor. Gelistirilen teknolojilerle, ekinlerin ideal düzeyde isik almasi, su ve besin kavusmasi saglaniyor. Çimlenmeden filizlenmeye, gelismeden hasada kadar tarimsal yetistiriciligin her asamasi kontrol altinda tutuluyor. Günümüzde 3 tip dikey tarim prosesi bulunmaktadir. Hidroponik (kum veya çakil içinde bulunan köklerde), Aquaponik (su içerisinde bulunan köklerle), Aeroponik (havada asili köklerle) yapilmaktadir. Bu tipler arasinda bakimi ve kullanimi en rahat ve isçilikten olusacak masraflardan en az etkilenen seçenek Hidroponik tipidir. Mevcut teknikte tarim alanlari hizla azalmaktadir. Bunun yani sira dünya nüfuzu hizla artmaktadir. Bu süreç sonunda 2050 yilinda kisi basina düsen tarim alaninin 1970'e göre Sonuç olarak, mevcut teknikte var olan yukarida belirtilen problemlerin çözümü için, yeni bir ekonomik, kullanisli, alternatif tarim sistemine duyulan gereksinim ve mevcut çözümlerin yetersizligi ilgili teknik alanda bir gelistirme yapmayi zorunlu kilmistir. BULUSUN AMACI Mevcut bulus yukarida bahsedilen dezavantajlari ortadan kaldirmak ve ilgili teknik alana yeni avantajlar getirmek üzere gelistirilen, kapali alanlarda günes olmadan dikey olarak üretim tapilmasini saglayan dikey tarim sistemleri ile ilgilidir. Bulusun en önemli amaci, az alanda çok ürün almak mümkün kilmasi ve isçilik maliyetlerinin çok düsük olmasidir. Ayrica güvenilir ürün elde etmek mümkündür. Bulusun diger önemli amaci, kent merkezlerinde her yerde üretim yapilmasini saglamasi ve sehirde tarim yapilarak sehrin hava kalitesini artirilmasidir. Dikey tarim toprakve alan sikintisi açisindan ideal bir tarim yöntemidir. Tarimi sadece köye endekslemek yerine köylerde üretilen ürünlerin aynisini yakit maliyetini düsürüp, gidalarin ezilmesini de önleyerek daha avantajli hale getirmek mümkündür. Bulusun diger önemli amaci, ultraviyole isiklar kullanarak üretim yil boyu devam etmesini saglamasidir. Tarimsal ilaç kullanimi daha az olup, ortam sterilizasyonu gerekli degildir veya kolaydir. Ayrica isitma harcamalari düsüktür. Bulusun diger önemli amaci, üretim yapilabilecek alanlar çok çesitli olmasidir. Bitkiler kontrollü bir sekilde beslenmektedir. Birim alanda bitki sikligi fazladir. Sulama kolaylasir Bulusun diger önemli amaci, ürünün hasati ile yeni üretime baslama arasindaki süre çok kisa olmasidir. Üretim türüne göre alternatif yetistirme yöntemleri vardir. Ayrica üründe kanserojen nitrat birikimi olmaz. Bulusun yapisal ve karakteristik özellikleri ve tüm avantajlari asagida verilen sekiller ve bu sekillere atiflar yapilmak suretiyle yazilan detayli açiklama sayesinde daha net olarak anlasilacaktir ve bu nedenle degerlendirmenin de bu sekiller ve detayli açiklama göz önüne alinarak yapilmasi gerekmektedir. BULUSUN ANLASILMASINA YARDIMCI OLACAK SEKILLER SEKIL -1; Bulus konusu sütun tipi dikey tarim sistemini üstten gösteren resimdir. SEKIL -2; Bulus konusu sütun tipi dikey tarim sistemini önden gösteren resimdir. SEKIL -3; Bulus konusu sütun tipi dikey tarim sistemini kesit olarak gösteren resimdir. SEKIL -4; Bulus konusu duvar tipi dikey tarim sistemini önden gösteren resimdir. SEKIL -5; Bulus konusu duvar tipi dikey tarim sistemini arkadan gösteren resimdir. SEKIL -6; Bulus konusu duvar tipi dikey tarim sistemini kesit olarak gösteren resimdir. SEKIL -7; Bulus konusu dikey tarim sisteminin panosunu gösteren resimdir. SEKIL -8; Bulus konusu sütun tipi dikey tarim sistemi ve panosunu gösteren resimdir. SEKIL -9; Bulus konusu duvar tipi dikey tarim sistemi ve panosunu gösteren resimdir. REFERANS NUMARALARI . Aydinlatici . Yansitici . Besleme Sistemi 40. Ekim Alani 41. Saksi 50. Kontrol Paneli BU LUSUN DETAYLI AÇIKLAMASI Bu detayli açiklamada, dikey tarim sisteminin tercih edilen yapilanmalari, sadece konunun daha iyi anlasilmasina yönelik olarak ve hiçbir sinirlayici etki olusturmayacak sekilde açiklanmaktadir. Sekil 1- 3'de bulus konusu sütun tipi dikey tarim sistemi ve detaylari gösterilmektedir. Sütun tipi dikey tarim sistemi iç bükey 4 tane çember diliminin uç uca birlesmesinden olusuyor. Olusan formun dis yüzeyinde ekim alani (40) bulunmakta olup, bu alan isiga yönelim göstermesi için tercihen huni seklinde tasarlanmis saksilardan (41) olusmaktadir. Tarim ürünleri bu saksilar (41) içerisinde yetismektedir. Bu saksilar (41) üst üste ve yan yana yerlestirilmektedir. Formun iç kisminda ise ekim alanini (40) beslemek için reçete sivilar ve su kanallarinin baglanti borulari bulundugu besleme sistemi (30) bu borular pompalar yardimiyla ekim alaninda (40) da bulunan sensörler vasitasiyla saksilari (41) beslemektedir. Sütun formunun disinda bulunan aydinlaticilar (10) ise dogal isik görevini yerine getirmek için saksilari (41) aydinlatiyor. Pasif fayda saglanmasi için formun uç noktalarinda bulunan yansiticilar (20) ise isik etkinligini arttirmak için kullaniliyor. Sistem toprakli ve topraksiz tarima uygundur. Sekil 4- 6'da bulus konusu duvar tipi dikey tarim sistemi ve detaylari gösterilmektedir. Burada düz duvar olarak nitelendirilen birformun bir yüzeyi aydinlaticilar (10) bulunan aydinlatma yüzeyi olarak kullanilirken diger yüzeyi huni formundaki saksilarin (41) yerlestirildigi ekim alani (40) olarak kullanilmaktadir. Bu iki yüzey arasinda kalan hacim besleme ve su borularinin yani sira pompa sistemini de içinde barindiran besleme sistemi (30) yer almaktadir. Bu sistemler ekim alaninda (40) bulunan sensörler sayesinde saksilari (41) besleyip ürünlerin büyümesi gibi islemlerin takibini saglamaktadir. Ekim alaninin (40) karsisina yansiticilar (20) bulunan aydinlatma yüzeylerinden birbirlerine kenetlenebilen çoklu sistemler ile alan kazanilip sirali bir sistem olusturulmaktadir. Sistemlerin kenetlendigi yüzeyler yansitici (20) yüzey olarak tasarlanmistir. Baglanti alanlarinda bulunan yansiticilar (20) isigin kullanimini fayda saglayacak etkiler olusturmaktadir. Sekil 7- 9'da bulus konusu dikey tarim sistemin kontrol paneli (50) ve kontrol panelinin (50) duvar/sütun tipi dikey tarim sisteme irtibatli hali gösterilmektedir. Kontrol paneli (50) içerisinde bulunan sinyalizasyon ve uydu sinyalizasyon ekipmanlari, akilli telefon veya akilli cihazlarla baglanti kurmamizi sagliyor. Beyin kart ve motor sürücüler ise verilen ya da islenen komut/yazilimlarin aktif olarak dikey tarim sistemlerinin el degmeden üretimini takip edilebilip elektronik komutlarin uygulanmasina imkan sagliyor. Panel sütun ve duvar prototipine topraklamaya elverisli kablolamalarla baglanmaktadir. Bu basvurunun koruma kapsami istemler kisminda belirlenmis olup yukarida kesinlikle örnekleme amaciyla anlatilanlarla sinirli tutulamaz teknikte uzman bir kisinin bulusta ortaya konan yeniligi, benzer yapilanmalari kullanaraktan ortaya koyabilecegi ve/veya bu yapilanmayi ilgili teknikte kullanilan benzer amaçli diger alanlara da uygulayabilecegi açiktir. Dolayisiyla böyle yapilanmalarin yenilik ve özellikle teknigin bilinen durumunun asilmasi kriterinden yoksun olacagi da asikârdir. TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TRDESCRIPTION VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to vertical farming systems that enable vertical production in closed areas in the field of agriculture without the need for sunlight. The invention particularly relates to vertical farming systems that include; pots designed in a funnel shape in which agricultural products are grown, placed on top of each other and/or side by side on the outer surface of the cultivation area formed by the end-to-end joining of concave circular slices and/or used as a lighting surface with illuminators on one surface while pots designed in a funnel shape in which agricultural products are grown, placed on top of each other and/or side by side on the other surface of the cultivation area. KNOWN STATE OF THE TECHNOLOGY Vertical farming can be defined as an innovative method that is carried out in a closed area without the need for sun or soil. Agricultural production is possible with vertically positioned, stepped structures, without the need for horizontal space. Vertical farming, which provides more efficient production per unit area, allows producers to control all factors such as water, light, humidity, temperature, and wind. Developing technologies ensure that crops receive optimal light and access to water and nutrients. Every stage of agricultural cultivation, from germination to sprouting, from development to harvest, is controlled. Currently, there are three types of vertical farming processes: hydroponics (roots immersed in sand or gravel), aquaponics (roots submerged in water), and aeroponics (roots suspended in air). Among these methods, hydroponics is the most user-friendly and least affected by labor costs. With current technology, agricultural land is rapidly decreasing. In addition, global population is rapidly increasing. As a result of this process, per capita agricultural land will be 2050 times larger than it was in 1970. Consequently, the need for a new, economical, practical, alternative agricultural system to solve the aforementioned problems inherent in current technology, and the inadequacy of existing solutions, has necessitated development in the relevant technical field. PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to vertical farming systems, which enable vertical production in closed areas without sunlight, developed to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and bring new advantages to the relevant technical field. The most important purpose of the invention is to enable high yields in a small area and to reduce labor costs. Furthermore, it is possible to obtain reliable products. Another important purpose of the invention is to enable production everywhere in urban centers and to improve urban air quality by conducting agriculture. Vertical farming is an ideal agricultural method for addressing soil and land shortages. Instead of focusing agriculture solely on villages, it's possible to make the same products produced in villages more advantageous by reducing fuel costs and preventing food from being crushed. Another important purpose of the invention is to enable year-round production using ultraviolet light. Pesticides are used less, and environmental sterilization is either unnecessary or easy. Furthermore, heating costs are low. Another important purpose of the invention is to provide a wide variety of areas for production. Plants are nourished in a controlled manner. Plant density is high per unit area. Irrigation is facilitated. Another important purpose of the invention is to shorten the time between harvesting and starting new production. Alternative cultivation methods exist depending on the type of production. Furthermore, the product does not accumulate carcinogenic nitrates. The structural and characteristic features of the invention and all its advantages will be understood more clearly thanks to the figures given below and the detailed explanation written by making references to these figures and therefore the evaluation should be made by taking these figures and the detailed explanation into consideration. FIGURES THAT WILL HELP IN UNDERSTANDING THE INVENTION FIGURE -1; It is a picture showing the column type vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention from the top. FIGURE -2; It is a picture showing the column type vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention from the front. FIGURE -3; It is a picture showing the column type vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention in cross-section. FIGURE -4; It is a picture showing the wall type vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention from the front. FIGURE -5; It is a picture showing the wall type vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention from the back. FIGURE -6; It is a picture showing the wall type vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention in cross-section. This is a picture showing the panel of the vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention. FIGURE -8; This is a picture showing the column type vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention and its panel. FIGURE -9; This is a picture showing the wall type vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention and its panel. REFERENCE NUMBERS . Illuminator . Reflector . Feeding System 40. Planting Area 41. Flowerpot 50. Control Panel DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In this detailed description, the preferred configurations of the vertical farming system are explained only for the purpose of a better understanding of the subject and in a way that does not create any limiting effects. Figures 1-3 show the column type vertical farming system which is the subject of the invention and its details. The column type vertical farming system consists of 4 concave circle slices joined end to end. The outer surface of the resulting form contains a planting area (40), which is comprised of pots (41) preferably designed in a funnel shape to direct light. Agricultural products are grown in these pots (41). These pots (41) are placed on top of each other and side by side. Inside the form, there is a feeding system (30) containing connection pipes for the prescribed liquids and water channels to feed the planting area (40). These pipes, using pumps, feed the pots (41) via sensors located in the planting area (40). The illuminators (10) located on the outside of the column form illuminate the pots (41) to fulfill their natural light function. Reflectors (20) located at the ends of the form for passive benefit are used to increase light efficiency. The system is suitable for both soil-based and soilless cultivation. Figures 4-6 show the wall-type vertical farming system and its details, which are the subject of the invention. Here, one surface of a form described as a flat wall is used as a lighting surface with illuminators (10), while the other surface is used as the planting area (40) where the funnel-shaped pots (41) are placed. The space between these two surfaces contains the feeding system (30), which includes the feeding and water pipes as well as the pump system. These systems feed the pots (41) using sensors located in the planting area (40) and monitor processes such as crop growth. A row of systems is created by interlocking multiple systems from the lighting surfaces equipped with reflectors (20) opposite the planting area (40). The surfaces where the systems are interlocked are designed as reflective surfaces (20). Reflectors (20) located in the connection areas create beneficial effects for the use of light. Figures 7-9 show the control panel (50) of the inventive vertical farming system and its connection to the wall/column type vertical farming system. The signaling and satellite signaling equipment within the control panel (50) enable connection with smart phones or smart devices. The brain card and motor drivers enable the active monitoring of the vertical farming system's production without human touch, allowing for the implementation of electronic commands. The panel is connected to the column and wall prototype with grounding-friendly cabling. The scope of protection of this application is determined in the claims section and cannot be limited to those explained above for illustrative purposes. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can demonstrate the novelty of the invention by using similar structures and/or apply this structure to other fields with similar purposes used in the relevant art. Therefore, it is also obvious that such structures will lack the criteria of novelty and, in particular, exceeding the state of the art.

Claims

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1- The invention is related to vertical farming systems that enable vertical production in closed areas without sunlight, and its feature is; Flower pots (41) and/or illuminators (10) on one surface, placed one above the other and/or side by side, in the planting area (40) on the outer surface of the form, which consists of concave circular slices joining end to end, where agricultural products are grown, oriented towards light and designed in the form of a funnel. It is characterized by the fact that it contains pots (41) designed in the form of a funnel, placed on top of each other and/or side by side, where agricultural products are grown, while it is used as a lighting surface on the other surface (40) in the planting area (40).

2- It is a vertical farming system in accordance with Claim 1, and its feature is; It is characterized by containing sensors (41) that monitor the nutrition and growth of agricultural products in the planting area (40) and in the pots (41).

3- It is a vertical farming system in accordance with claim 1, and its feature is; It is characterized by containing reflectors (20) that provide passive benefit and increase light effectiveness by reflecting the lights coming from the illuminators (10).

4- It is a vertical farming system in accordance with Claim 1, and its feature is; It is characterized by the fact that it contains a panel (50) that allows connection to smartphones or smart devices thanks to the signaling equipment inside, allowing the production to be monitored and electronic commands to be implemented without touching the hands.