KR20150084077A - Water Control Device for Planter - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pollen water management device, and more particularly, to a pollen water management device capable of controlling a water content in a flowerpot in order to supply water in accordance with characteristics of a plant and easily checking the water level of the water filled in the flowerpot.
A water level adjusting pipe communicating with the water outlet of the flowerpot and having an outer water pipe which is horizontally opposed to the side face of the flowerpot and whose height is adjustable up and down through a lower end portion of the outer water pipe, The water level in the pot can be adjusted in accordance with the characteristics of the plant by the up and down movement of the water level control tube by allowing moisture to be discharged from the upper outlet port and the colored water level indicator having a color on the rear surface of the external water canister, The present invention relates to a pollen water management device capable of easily ascertaining a water level even at a remote place due to a difference in the refraction angle of light depending on the presence or absence of water.

Description

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The present invention relates to a pollen water management device capable of adjusting the amount of water filled in the pollen for the purpose of supplying water according to the characteristics of a plant and easily checking the water level of the water filled in the pollen.

For plants to grow well, proper environmental conditions are important depending on the type of plant, such as sunlight, air, wind, nutrients, and moisture. Among the environmental conditions, water management is the most important and difficult to grow plants. It is no exaggeration to say that the biggest factor that fails to grow plants is in water management.

In recent years, a variety of plants have been planted using indoor walls to utilize them as air purifying and interior applications. In addition, plants are planted on the wall outside to protect buildings and lower the room temperature, Devices are being developed. In this case, many different kinds of plants are planted together at the same time, and there are various background techniques for moisture management for plant growth.

The first is a means for supplying water, the second means for discharging water, and the third means for checking the amount of water.

The means for supplying water is generally used to supply water using a hose or the like, and a method of regularly supplying a certain amount of water at a constant time using an electric motor power, or in some cases, And water is supplied by a bottom watering method using a wick.

An example of a conventional technique using such a wicking water application method is Korean Patent No. 10-0991340-0000 'Potted plant with double wick water supply structure'. The 'pollen having a double wick feed structure' will be briefly described as follows. A water storage space is integrally formed at the lower end of the pollen, and plants are planted in a plurality of planting holes formed on the upper and the front and a method of supplying water through a wick is adopted . However, the water supply method according to the above-mentioned core-feeding method has an advantage that a certain amount of water can be continuously supplied to the plants, thereby reducing the risk of the plants being subjected to stress due to excessive water or failing. When various kinds of plants are planted in the manner of supplying the same amount of water, there is a problem that it is impossible to supply water suitable for plants.

Plants require different amounts of water depending on the origin and type of plant. Therefore, rather than supplying the same amount of water uniformly to all plants, there is a need for a device capable of supplying the most suitable amount of water to plants by appropriately controlling the amount of water filled in the storage space according to plants.

As a means for discharging water, a drainage hole may be formed at the lower end of the planting space, a planting space may be formed by using a water-permeable fabric, or a drainage hole may be formed at a certain height inside the watering space So that when the water reaches the position of the drain hole, the water is drained.

When the water level reaches a predetermined height, the drainage means discharged has a fixed maximum water amount that can be filled in the flowerpot, so that it is also impossible to supply water in accordance with various plants of different kinds as in the case of the watering method using the wick.

In the case where a water storage space is formed in the pot, there are various means for confirming the water amount for confirming the water volume of the water storage space.

First, there is a means for confirming the amount of water at the upper end of the planting space using a buoyancy material. Alternatively, there is a means for providing a transparent window in the water storage space, or a transparent tube communicating with the water storage space at the outside of the flowerpot.

An example of a conventional technique for confirming the water level using a buoyancy material as a means for confirming the water content is Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1186624, "Pollen Level Sensor and Flowerpot". The 'pollen water level sensor and flowerpot' will be briefly described as follows. A guide pipe is provided in the double flowerpot having a water storage space and passing through the food storage space in the upper water storage space. A buoyancy material is installed in the guide pipe, And a means for confirming the amount of water supplied by the ascending and descending of the buoyancy material and the graduation display on the upper part of the guide pipe is adopted. However, in the method of using the buoyancy material, a separate moisture display device for connecting the buoyancy material to the pipe for containing the buoyancy material must be provided at the upper part, so that the structure is complicated and the production cost is increased.

A method of confirming the water content in another flowerpot is a method of providing a transparent window in a part of the water storage space or providing a separate transparent tube communicating with the water storage space on the outer surface of the flowerpot. Although the above method is simple and simple, there is a problem in that transparent water must be observed by using a transparent member, so that it can not be easily confirmed without close visual observation.

Korean Patent No. 10-1126188 entitled " Flowerpot Without Watering " is used as an example of applying a conventional technique of directly checking the water level using a transparent window or a transparent tube communicating with a water storage space. A transparent water level adjusting hose that forms a water storage space at the lower end of the support plate and penetrates the water storage space is provided outside the water storage space. Since the transparent water displayed on the transparent water level adjusting hose is not easily visible, the height of the water level is displayed by mounting a rubber band for water level indication on the water level adjusting hose in order to overcome the water level. Is displayed and displayed. However, the above method can display the position of the highest water level of the stored water, but there is a troublesome problem of moving the rubber band according to the variation of the water level.

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [8] The present invention is to overcome the problems of the conventional pollen as described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a water supply device capable of adjusting the amount of water filled in the pollen, In addition to providing a moisture control device that allows the plants to grow without moisture stress, it is also possible to overcome the difficulty of confirming the transparent water through the transparent material in the method of checking the amount of water filled in the pot, The present invention provides a pollen moisture control device having a function capable of producing water, and capable of clearly observing the water level even at a long distance.

In order to solve the problem of having the drainage means capable of controlling the amount of water filled in the flowerpot, there is a means for controlling the height of the outlet for discharging water to control the amount of moisture stored in the storage space . Specifically, when a plurality of potted plants planted with various kinds of plants are collected at the same time and the water is supplied at the same time from the upper part, a plant requiring a large amount of water requires a large amount of water in the pot, If the plant is equipped with a means for controlling water content in the pollen, it is possible to supply the plant with water. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a water purifier comprising: a first packing tube inserted in and attached to a drain port of a flowerpot having a drain port; and a second packing pipe connected to the first packing pipe, An outer reservoir tube which is horizontally opposed to the outer reservoir tube; and a packing mounting hole formed at the lower center of the outer reservoir tube; And a second packing tube inserted and attached to the packing mounting hole; And a packing ring integrally extended inward from a lower end of the second packing tube; And a height adjustable pipe inserted through the center of the packing ring and being adjustable in height; And the upper end of the water level control tube serves as a discharge port.

Since the height of the discharge port located at the upper end of the level control pipe can be adjusted according to the upward and downward movement of the level control pipe which can be adjusted up and down, the maximum water storage amount of the water storage space can be controlled, Height, and the maximum water storage capacity of the water storage space can be adjusted depending on the type of the plant, thereby enabling water supply to the plant. Particularly, when a variety of plants are planted by using indoor walls for air purification or interior use, the height of water level control pipe in each planting space is appropriately adjusted according to planted plants, and moisture When the plant is grown in an outdoor space, the water level control pipe is adjusted to the lowest level at the time of heavy rainfall or rainfall, so that water in the flowerpot is discharged immediately, and the dryer It is possible to increase the water storage capacity by adjusting it to a maximum level so that water can be supplied in accordance with the type of plant or external conditions.

In view of the fact that the light emitted into the air in the water is refracted by the density difference of the medium to enlarge the object, as a means for easily confirming the amount of water filled in the flowerpot, A colored water level indicating member attached to the inside or the outside; Respectively. The colored water level indicating member is formed in a band shape having a distinctive color. Since the outer low-water pipe at the water-filled place acts as a convex lens, the colored display member located at the rear of the water-filled external low-water pipe is enlarged and clearly distinguished from the unfilled water, .

Other means for ascertaining the water level may be accomplished by replacing the height adjustable water level control tube with a distinctive colored water level control tube. The colored water level control tube, which is submerged in the water filled part, is seen to be enlarged by the refraction of light, so it is clearly distinguished from the part that is not filled with water, so that the water level in the flowerpot can be confirmed .

When the pollen water management apparatus provided in the present invention is used, it is possible to adjust the amount of water to be filled in the pollen, so that water suitable for each plant can be supplied according to the type and characteristics of the plant, do. In addition, even when cultivated in the open air, the moisture content of the storage space can be adjusted appropriately according to external conditions such as dry season and heavy rainfall, thus helping plants to grow without moisture stress. In addition, the amount of water supplied in the pot can be easily confirmed even at a long distance.

1 is a perspective view showing a first preferred embodiment of a pollen water management device according to the present invention.
2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a modification of the external water pipe of the pollen water management device according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view sequentially showing variation of the water storage amount according to the descent control of the 'water level control pipe' of the pollen water management apparatus according to the present invention.
5 is a plan view for explaining the principle of water level display implementation of the pollen water management device according to the present invention.
6 is a perspective view showing another preferred embodiment of the pollen water management device according to the present invention. 7 is an exploded perspective view of Fig.

For a better understanding of the present invention, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments of the present invention may be modified into various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described in detail below. The present embodiments are provided to enable those skilled in the art to more fully understand the present invention. Therefore, the shapes and the like of the elements in the drawings can be exaggeratedly expressed to emphasize a clearer description. It should be noted that the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings. The term " colored " used in the present invention is used to mean " having a color that is not colorless and transparent ".

1 is a perspective view showing a first preferred embodiment of a pollen water management device according to the present invention. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG.

 The pollen water management device 1 of the present invention is an apparatus for supplying water according to characteristics of a plant cultivated by adjusting and controlling the amount of water filled in the pollen. Referring to FIG. 2, (2)

A first packing pipe 15 inserted into the drain hole 12,

And an outer reservoir pipe (20) connected to the first packing pipe and vertically installed to face the side surface of the pollen, and a packing mounting hole (25) formed at the lower center of the outer reservoir pipe, And a second packing pipe (35) inserted and mounted in the packing mounting hole; A packing ring 38 integrally extended inward from a lower end of the second packing tube, and a height adjustable pipe 50 inserted through a center of the packing ring to adjust height; As a component.

Here, the first packing pipe 15 and the second packing pipe 35 are preferably made of an elastic material such as rubber, silicone, or urethane. When the first packing pipe 15 is mounted on the drain hole 12 and when it is coupled with the external water pipe 20 through the drain hole 12 and the second packing pipe 15 is connected to the second water pipe 20 through the drain hole 12 since the elastic material fills the gap by self- When the packing tube 35 is mounted on the packing mounting hole 25, water is prevented from leaking through the gap, thereby keeping the airtightness against moisture and enabling a firm connection by the self-elasticity and the frictional force. An adhesive or the like may be used for more rigid bonding.

The first packing pipe 15 and the outer reservoir pipe 20 may be connected by inserting the first packing pipe 15 into the inner end of the outer reservoir pipe 20, May be inserted into the first packing tube 15 and coupled therewith.

In addition, the end of one side of the first packing pipe 15 may be formed with a flange-like protrusion protruding outward to prevent it from coming out of the flowerpot hole.

In addition, a hollow sponge may be inserted into one end of the first packing pipe 15, or a screw net of a fine mesh material may be attached.

The external water reservoir 20 may be deformed in shape depending on the position of the drain hole 12 formed in the flowerpot. 3 is a perspective view showing a modification of the external water pipe 20 of the pollen water management device 1 according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3,

When the drain hole 12 is formed at the lower side of the pollen 2,

The shape of the external reservoir tube 20 combined with the first packing pipe 15 has a shape of a tee (T) pipe, and can be suitably used for pollen which is placed on the floor and used.

When the drain hole 12 is formed on the bottom surface of the water storage space 11, the external water pipe 20 coupled with the first packing pipe 15 has a U-shaped pipe shape, Can be used suitably for hanging pots or wall-hanging pots without obstacles.

Referring to the enlarged portion of Fig. 1,

The inner diameter of the second packing pipe 35 is larger than the inner diameter of the packing ring 38 because the packing ring 38 is integrally formed by extending inward from the lower end of the second packing pipe 35.

The packing ring 38 extends from the second packing pipe 35 and is integrally formed. Therefore, the packing ring 38 is an elastic material including rubber, silicone, and urethane such as a second packing pipe. When the water level control pipe 50 is inserted into the swelling ring 38 to move up and down, friction of the elastic material acts only on the packing ring 38 to prevent moisture from leaking due to elasticity of the packing ring 38, The packing ring 38 having an inner diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the second packing pipe 35 can be used because the level control pipe 50 can be fixed at a desired position and the up and down movement of the level control pipe 50 can be smooth. Is important in the present invention.

A lower end of the second packing pipe 35 may be formed as a flange protruding outwardly to serve as a latching protrusion when inserted into the packing mounting hole 25. [

The height adjustable pipe 50, which is inserted through the center of the packing ring, is preferably made of a transparent plastic material, and a flexible pipe having a certain degree of rigidity may be used.

The water level adjusting pipe 50 can be inserted into the packing ring 38 by forcibly fitting. The water level adjusting pipe 50 can be formed with a flange-like shape protruding outward from both ends of the water level adjusting pipe 50.

Since the packing ring 38 is made of an elastic material, it is possible to force-fit the level-adjusting pipe 50 and prevent the packing ring 38 from escaping from the packing ring 38 due to the latching jaw.

Since the discharge port 52 is formed at the upper end of the level control pipe 20 whose height is adjustable, moisture located at a position higher than the discharge port 52 is discharged through the discharge port 52 through the hollow of the level control pipe do.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view sequentially showing variation of the water storage amount according to the descending adjustment of the 'water level control pipe' of the pollen water management apparatus according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4,

The hole at the top of the level-adjusting pipe 50 serves as an outlet 52 for discharging water. Therefore, the up and down movement of the level control pipe 50 can be controlled up and down the height of the associated discharge port 52, and an appropriate amount of water can be adjusted according to the type and characteristics of the plant, Can be raised healthily.

For example, when a variety of air purification plants are grown using indoor walls, the water level in the flower pot can be controlled by moving the water level control tube up and down in accordance with the type and characteristics of the planted plant, The water can be supplied to the plant in a suitable amount. In the case of outdoor cultivation, in the case of rainfall such as rainy season or heavy rains, the level of the water level control pipe is reduced to the maximum, Thereby preventing the plant from being damaged by moisture, and in the case of a dryer or a drought, the water level control pipe can be raised to a high level.

A lid 30 having a vent hole 32 formed at the center of the upper surface thereof may be mounted on the upper end of the external reservoir tube 20. The lid 30 can prevent the inflow of dust or insects such as mosquitoes into the scattering. The vent hole 32 formed at the center of the upper surface of the lid 30 maintains the atmospheric pressure of the inside of the external reservoir tube 20 where the water is not filled, It helps to get off easily.

Preferably, the external water pipe 20 is made of a colorless transparent plastic material by injection molding, and the colored water level indicating member 40 is attached to the inside or outside of the rear surface of the external water pipe 20 in the longitudinal direction.

Referring to FIG. 5, the term "rear surface" refers to a portion of the inner circumference or outer circumference located at a point of contact with the center of the cylindrical outer circumference of the outer reservoir tube 20 in the visual field direction 4, Refers to a longitudinal direction extending from the upper end to the lower end of the outer reservoir tube 20 erected on the side surface of the outer tank 2.

It is preferable that the colored water level indicating member 40 has a band shape having a narrow width and a long width and has a distinctive color such as red or blue. As a material, vinyl tape can be used, or it can be printed or painted.

 5 is a plan view for explaining the principle of water level display implementation of the pollen water management device according to the present invention. In detail, the water tube is shown as a convex lens to enlarge objects. 5, the light 3 reflected by the colored water level indicating member 40 located inside the external water pipe 20 is refracted in the direction of the focal point 5 when it exits from the water 22 into the air . The colored water level indicating member 40 located within the focal distance 8 is located farther from the original position than the original position because the refracted light 3 is seen as a straight line when viewed in the view direction of the observer 4 And see the enlarged virtual image 10. Therefore, the light 3 at the portion where the water 22 is filled in the external reservoir tube 20 in which the water-filled portion and the water-unfilled portion are present is greater in refraction angle due to the medium of moisture, The enlarged virtual image 10 filled with the color of the water display member 40 is seen and the boundary between the water filled portion and the water unfilled portion is clearly distinguished so that the water level can be easily visually observed even at a remote place.

6 is a perspective view showing a second preferred embodiment of the pollen water management apparatus according to the present invention. 7 is an exploded perspective view of Fig.

More specifically, the transparent water level control pipe 50 is replaced with a colored water level control pipe 55 having a color.

 Components common to the structure of the embodiment of Fig. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those used in the embodiment of Fig. 1, and a description thereof will be omitted. Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7,

The control of the maximum water level using the adjustable height control pipe 50 and the difference in the refractive index of light can be performed by replacing the transparent water level control pipe 50 with the colored water level control pipe 55 having a color . ≪ / RTI > The colored water level control pipe 55 having a color that is locked in the portion where the water 22 is filled can be enlarged by the refraction of the light so that the water 22 filled in the flowerpot 2 is clearly distinguished from the portion not filled with water, And the water level control function can be achieved at the same time.

The embodiments of the pollen water management apparatus of the present invention described above are merely illustrative and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. You will know. Therefore, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims. It is also to be understood that the invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

1: Pollen water management device 2: pollen
3: Light 4: Field of view
5: Focal point 8: Focal length
10: Image 11: Reservoir
12: drain hole 15: first packing pipe
20: External low water pipe 22: Moisture
25: packing mounting hole 30: cover
32: vent hole 35: second packing pipe
38: packing ring 40: colored water level indicating member
50: water level control tube 52: outlet
55: colored water level control tube

Claims (7)

In pots equipped with drain holes,
A first packing tube inserted and attached to the drain hole;
An outer reservoir pipe connected to the first packing pipe and standing up in a horizontal direction to face the side of the pollen;
A packing mounting hole formed at a lower center of the external reservoir tube;
A second packing tube inserted and mounted in the packing mounting hole;
A packing ring integrally extending inward from a lower end of the second packing tube;
A height adjustable pipe inserted through the center of the packing ring; And a control unit for controlling the control unit. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the water level control pipe is a colorless transparent material. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the water level control tube is a colored material having a color. The method according to claim 1,
And a water level indicating member is provided in the longitudinal direction on the inside or outside of the rear surface of the external water cannula. The method according to claim 1,
And a lid having a vent hole formed at the center of the upper surface thereof is mounted on the upper end of the external water reservoir. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the drain hole is formed at a lower side of a side of the pollen, and the external low water pipe is formed in a shape of a tee (T) pipe. The method according to claim 1,
The drain port is formed on the bottom surface of the pollen
Wherein the external water pipe is formed in the shape of a tubular (u) pipe.

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