JP2016144446A - Temperature-controlled water supply device, and water supply device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a temperature-controlled water supply device that can cultivate plants regardless of changes of ambient temperature in a good condition, and can be easily handled.SOLUTION: A water supply device comprises: a circulation part 11 through which water W is circulated; a water-absorbing material 12 arranged on the circulation part 11; a temperature regulator 13; and a cultivation foundation 14 arranged on the water-absorbing material 12. The temperature regulator 13 is for heating the cultivation foundation 14. The temperature regulator 13 may be arranged between the cultivation foundation 14 and the water-absorbing material 12, between the water-absorbing material 12 and the circulation part 11, or in the circulation part 11, for example.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a temperature-controlled water supply device and a water supply device.

  Conventionally, as an apparatus for cultivating plants, a water receiver having a water level adjusting function, a water absorbent mat disposed on the water receiver, a root-proof mat disposed on the water absorbent mat, It is known to have a drainage layer disposed on a root-proof mat and a water retention layer disposed on the drainage layer, and to cultivate by arranging seeds on the water retention layer (for example, Patent Document 1). According to this apparatus, water can be automatically supplied and plants can be cultivated easily.

JP 2002-345342 A

  However, the apparatus described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that, when it is desired to cultivate a plant throughout the year, the growth of the plant decreases when the temperature decreases in winter. Moreover, when replacing a water retention layer and replacing a plant, there existed a problem that the shape of a water retention layer was not stabilized and it was difficult to work.

  By the way, for example, in a park, a theme park, a tourist spot, etc., a flower bed in which a desired pattern is formed by combining flowers having different colors is installed. In such a flower bed, it is difficult to change the shape of the flower bed itself, and in order to change the pattern formed by the color of the flower, it is necessary to replant the flower. Therefore, it was difficult to freely design the flower bed pattern and shape.

  The present invention has been made based on such problems. The first object of the present invention is to provide a temperature-controlled water supply device having a temperature control function capable of maintaining a favorable cultivation environment for plants regardless of changes in temperature, such as being able to cultivate plants well even at low temperatures. The purpose is to provide.

  The second object of the present invention is to provide a water supply apparatus capable of easily forming a flower bed having a desired pattern or shape combining colors of different plants.

  The temperature-regulated water supply apparatus of the present invention is arranged on a water distribution material, a water absorption material disposed on the water circulation material so as to be able to absorb water that is circulated through the circulation portion, and a plant. And a temperature adjusting body that adjusts the temperature of the cultivation base.

  The water supply apparatus of the present invention has a distribution part that distributes water, a cultivation base that is arranged above the distribution part and that can plant plants, and a connecting part that can be connected to another water supply apparatus. It has a function which supplies the water which distributes to a section to a cultivation base. Moreover, the flower bed of this invention can also be made by connecting at least 2 or more of the water supply apparatus with a connection part.

  According to the present invention, the water absorbing material is arranged on the distribution part, and the cultivation base is arranged thereon. Therefore, the water absorbing material absorbs the water in the distribution part, and the water soaks into the cultivation base. Water can be given to plants planted on the cultivation base. Moreover, since the temperature adjusting body is provided, the plant can be cultivated satisfactorily regardless of the outside temperature even when the temperature is high in summer or the like or when the temperature is low in winter or the like.

  According to the present invention, a flower bed of a predetermined pattern in which different plant colors are combined can be easily formed.

It is a figure showing the whole structure of the temperature control water supply apparatus (pallet) which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the modification of this invention. It is a figure showing the whole water supply apparatus structure which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram showing the state before connecting the water supply apparatus which concerns on one embodiment of this invention, and the change of the state after connecting.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
Drawing 1 is a figure showing the composition of the temperature regulation water supply device concerning one embodiment of the present invention from the front. This temperature control water supply apparatus 10 is used for cultivation of the plant M, for example, the distribution part 11 which distribute | circulates the water W, the water absorbing material 12 arrange | positioned on this distribution part 11, and the temperature adjustment body 13 And a cultivation base 14 disposed on the water absorbing material 12.

  The distribution unit 11 may have any structure as long as the water W can be distributed. For example, the circulation part 11 is preferably made of a hollow body having a flow path through which water W is circulated, and has a flat upper surface 11A on which the water absorbing material 12 is disposed. For example, a groove-shaped opening 11B for supplying water W to the water absorbing material 12 is preferably provided on the upper surface 11A. In addition, although the distribution part 11 may be made to distribute | circulate the water W actively, you may make it distribute | circulate the water W naturally. Moreover, although not shown in figure in the distribution part 11, it is preferable to arrange | position the water level adjustment apparatus for adjusting a water level, for example. In addition, it is desirable that the circulation unit 11 includes a fitting port of a pump or the like so that a pump or the like for circulating the water W is unlikely to come off.

  The water-absorbing material 12 is made of a water-absorbing material, for example, a cloth-like or sponge-like material, and can absorb the water W that circulates in the circulation part 11. Examples of the water absorbing material include a water absorbing mat. For example, the water absorbent material 12 is preferably disposed on the upper surface 11A of the circulation part 11 and has a water absorption part 12A inserted into the circulation part 11 from the opening 11B. The water absorption part 12A is for sucking up the water W flowing through the flow part 11, and when at least a part of the water absorption part is immersed in the water W flowing through the flow part 11, the water W is absorbed in the entire water absorbing material 12 by a capillary phenomenon. It comes to spread.

  The thickness of the water absorbing material 12 is preferably about 0.5 mm to 15 cm, for example. If the thickness of the water absorbing material 12 is too thin, the water W cannot be sufficiently retained, and sufficient water W cannot be supplied to the cultivation base 14, and conversely, it is made thicker than necessary. This is because the amount of water W that can be supplied to the cultivation base 14 does not change.

  The temperature adjusting body 13 is for adjusting the temperature of the cultivation base 14. The type of the temperature adjusting body 13 is not particularly limited. For example, a heating element whose temperature can be adjusted by heating the cultivation base 14, a heat absorbing body whose temperature can be adjusted by cooling the cultivation base 14, or a heating element and The thing etc. which have the function of an endothermic body are mentioned. The temperature adjusting body 13 may have any shape such as a linear shape, a meandering shape, a strip shape, or a planar shape. For example, the temperature adjusting body 13 may be disposed between the cultivation base 14 and the water absorbing material 12. In this case, it is preferable to arrange the temperature adjusting body 13 so as to cover a part of the water absorbing material 12 without covering the entire surface, for example. This is because the water-absorbing material 12 and the cultivation base 14 are brought into contact with each other to supply the water held in the water-absorbing material 12 to the cultivation base 14. Moreover, in order to cultivate a certain plant satisfactorily, the temperature control of the plant stock (plant body) is important, so the temperature adjusting body 13 is placed on the cultivation base 14, which is a portion close to the root. It is also effective. By providing a plurality of temperature adjusting bodies 13, it becomes easy to adjust the temperature of the cultivation base 14.

  Moreover, you may make it arrange | position the temperature adjustment body 13 between the water absorbing material 12 and the distribution part 11, for example. In this case, since the temperature adjusting body 13 does not hinder the contact between the water absorbing material 12 and the cultivation base 14, the temperature adjusting body 13 can be widened, which is preferable. Furthermore, for example, the temperature adjusting body 13 may be placed in the circulation part 11, specifically, inside the upper surface 11A.

  The cultivation base 14 is a base on which plants are planted, and any cultivation base can be used as long as the plants can grow with roots. As the cultivation base 14, for example, a soil storage body in which soil is stored inside a bag-shaped exterior body, or a mat shape, sponge shape, plate shape, or cloth shape made of a material that can plant roots. Plant supports. Above all, it is preferable to use a soil container because the shape is stable, and therefore, when the plant is replaced by replacing the cultivation base 14, it is possible to work easily.

  The soil container is provided with, for example, a plurality of cuts on the upper side of the bag-shaped exterior body, and seeds or seedlings can be planted in the soil from the cuts so that plants M can be grown. Moreover, the bag-like exterior body of the soil container is preferably made of, for example, a material having water permeability, and has a root-preventing property, that is, a function of preventing root intrusion. This is because it is not necessary to use a root-proof sheet separately, so that workability can be improved.

  In the temperature-controlled water supply apparatus 10, for example, the water absorbing material 12, the temperature adjusting body 13, and the cultivation base 14 are disposed on the circulation unit 11, and the water W is circulated through the circulation unit 11. The water W flowing through the distribution unit 11 is sucked up from the water absorption unit 12 </ b> A, spreads over the entire water absorption material 12, permeates the cultivation base 14 from the portion in contact with the water absorption material 12, and is planted on the cultivation base 14. Supplied to plant M. When the outside air temperature is not suitable for plant growth, such as when the temperature is high in summer or when the temperature is low in winter, the temperature adjusting body 13 cools or warms the cultivation base 14 to adjust the temperature appropriately. In addition, when it is desired to replace the plant M, the cultivation base 14 is replaced with a cultivation base 14 in which another plant M is planted.

  Thus, according to this Embodiment, since the water absorbing material 12 was arrange | positioned on the distribution part 11, and the cultivation base 14 was arrange | positioned on it, the water absorbing material 12 absorbs the water of the distribution part 11. Then, the water soaks into the cultivation base 14, and water can be given to the plant planted on the cultivation base 14. Further, since the temperature adjusting body 13 is provided, the plant can be cultivated well even when the temperature is high in summer or the like or when the temperature is low in winter or the like.

  The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the above-described embodiment, each component has been specifically described. However, not all the configuration elements may be provided, and other components may be provided. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the water absorbing material 12 was arrange | positioned on the distribution | circulation part 11 which consists of hollow bodies, and it was made to suck up water from the water absorbing part 12A of the water absorbing material 12, as shown, for example in FIG. Alternatively, the water absorbing material 12 may be disposed on the concave circulation part 11 and the cultivation base 14 may be disposed thereon.

(Second embodiment)
Drawing 3 is a figure showing the composition of water supply device 20 concerning one embodiment of the present invention from the front. This water supply apparatus 20 is used for cultivation of the plant M, for example. The distribution part 21 installed in the lowermost part of the water supply apparatus 20, the water absorbing material 22 arranged on the distribution part 21, and the water absorbing material 22 and a cultivation base 24 arranged on the upper side of 22.

  Although the shape of the circulation part 21 will not be specifically limited if the water supply apparatus 20 can be connected to a horizontal direction, For example, it can be made into polygonal column shape thru | or a diagonal column shape, such as a rectangular parallelepiped with a bottom face. The distribution unit 21 may have any structure as long as the water W can be distributed. For example, the circulation part 21 has a flow path through which the water W is circulated. A water absorbing material 22 having a water absorbing function such as a water absorbing mat is disposed on the upper surface of the circulation part 21. Moreover, it is preferable that the flow part 21 is provided with the groove-shaped opening part 21B in the upper surface, for example.

  The water absorbing material 22 is made of a material having water absorption, such as a water absorbing mat. For example, the water absorbing material 22 is disposed on the upper surface of the circulation part 21, but has a water absorption part 22 </ b> A inserted into the circulation part 21 from the opening 21 </ b> B. The water absorption part 22 </ b> A sucks up the water W flowing through the circulation part 21, and is installed up to the lowest part of the circulation part 21. When a part of the water absorbing portion 22A comes into contact with the water W, water is absorbed by the entire water absorbing material 22 by a capillary phenomenon. The water absorbed by the water absorbing material 22 penetrates into the cultivation base 24 and is supplied to the plant M planted on the cultivation base 24. At this time, you may comprise the water supply apparatus 20 so that the water absorbed by the water absorption material 22 may permeate the inside of the cultivation base 24 through the root prevention sheet 28 mentioned later. In addition, about the thickness of the water absorbing material 22, what was demonstrated about the water absorbing material 12 in 1st embodiment is applied.

  A water level sensor 27 is provided inside the circulation unit 21. The water level sensor 27 detects the water level of the water W in the circulation part 21, and a required amount of water is supplied from a water storage tank (not shown) according to the detected water level. A communication unit is provided in the water level sensor 27, and a signal is transmitted from the communication unit to a control device (not shown) when the water level in the circulation part 21 becomes lower than the reference water level. In addition, the transmission mode of the signal to the control device is not particularly limited as long as it can be realized by some communication means such as wired communication or wireless communication. When receiving a signal from the communication unit, the control device performs control to supply water from the water storage tank to the circulation unit 21.

  The adjustment of the water level is not limited to the above-described mode of electrical processing. For example, when a float switch is provided in the water supply pipe 26 as will be described later, Alternatively, the lid of the water supply pipe 26 may be opened, and when the water level becomes a certain level or higher, the lid of the water supply pipe 26 may be closed.

  A water supply pipe 26 is provided on the side surface of the circulation part 21. When water is supplied from the water storage tank to the circulation section 21, water is supplied from the water supply pipe 26 directly connected to the water storage layer, or when a plurality of water supply devices 20 are connected as described later, Water is supplied from the circulation part 21 of the adjacent water supply apparatus 20 through the water supply pipe 26. When the some water supply apparatus 20 is connected, the water supply pipe 26 of the adjacent water supply apparatuses 20 is also connected.

  In addition to the water level sensor 27, a concentration sensor (not shown) that can detect the concentration of liquid fertilizer present in the water W may be provided inside the circulation unit 21. The concentration sensor detects the concentration of liquid fertilizer in the water W, and a required amount of liquid fertilizer is supplied from a liquid fertilizer tank (not shown) according to the detected concentration. Similar to the water level sensor 27, a communication unit is provided in the concentration sensor. When the concentration of liquid fertilizer in the water W becomes low, a control device (not shown) is connected from the communication unit by wired communication or wireless communication. A signal is sent to When receiving a signal from the communication unit, the control device performs control so that liquid fertilizer is supplied from the liquid fertilizer tank to the circulation unit 21.

  The root prevention sheet 28 is arrange | positioned on the water absorbing material 22, for example. The root-preventing sheet 28 is for preventing the roots that have grown by the growth of the plant M from entering the inside of the circulation part 21, and is made of, for example, a cloth-like or sponge-like material. The root-proof sheet 28 has a water-permeable function and also plays a role of supplying water absorbed by the water-absorbing material 22 to the cultivation base 24. In addition, in FIG. 3, although the root prevention sheet 28 was provided, the storage body of the water absorption material 12 or the cultivation base 24 is made to give the storage body of the water absorption material 12 or the cultivation base 24 the function which prevents root invasion. Since it plays a role as a root prevention sheet, the installation of the root prevention sheet 28 can be omitted.

  The cultivation base 24 is a base on which plants are planted, and the plants can grow with roots. For example, the cultivation base 24 may have a shape in which the bottom and top surfaces are square and the width increases toward the upper side (for example, a shape that becomes an inverted trapezoid when the cultivation foundation 24 is viewed from the front). preferable. Moreover, it is preferable that the upper surface of the cultivation base 24 is a square larger than the bottom surface of the distribution part 21.

  As will be described later, when the bottom surface of the distribution unit 21 and the top surface of the cultivation base 24 are approximately the same size, when a plurality of water supply devices 20 are connected, there is a gap between the adjacent cultivation bases 24. This will reduce the appearance of the flower bed. On the other hand, the width of the cultivation base 24 increases toward the upper side, and when a plurality of water supply devices 20 are connected, the size of the cultivation base 24 is set so that there is no gap between adjacent cultivation bases 24. Such a problem can be solved by having the upper surface. In addition, about the other matter of the cultivation base 24, what was demonstrated about the cultivation base 14 by 1st embodiment is applied.

  A grass prevention sheet 29 can be provided on the upper surface of the cultivation base 24. The weedproof sheet 29 prevents weeds and the like from growing. When using as the cultivation base 24 what stored the soil in the inside of a bag-shaped exterior body, you may use the raw material which has a grass prevention function for the exterior body part located in the upper surface of the cultivation foundation 24.

  An opening 30 is provided in the exterior body of the cultivation base 24 and the grass prevention sheet 29, and plants are planted on the cultivation base 24 from the opening 30. The cultivation base 24 can be provided with a plurality of openings 30, and the position of the openings 30 and the interval between the adjacent openings 30 can be appropriately changed according to the type of plant.

  Plants to be planted on the cultivation base 24 are not limited to seeds and bulbs, and seedlings can be planted. When planting seedlings, for example, seedlings planted in pots made of biodegradable plastic can be planted together with the pots.

  The temperature adjusting body 23 is for adjusting the temperature of the cultivation base 24 by heating or cooling the cultivation base 24. The temperature adjusting body 23 may be installed as necessary in consideration of the region where the water supply device 20 is installed, the installation time, and the like. In addition, about the other matter of the temperature adjustment body 23, what was demonstrated about the temperature adjustment body 13 by 1st embodiment is applied.

  A connecting portion 25 is provided on the side surface of the circulation portion 21. A plurality of water supply devices 20 can be connected by fitting this connection portion 25 with a connection portion 25 provided in another water supply device 20. Drawing 4 is a mimetic diagram showing change of a state before connecting a water supply device concerning one embodiment of the present invention, and a state after connecting. 4 is a view of the plurality of water supply devices 20 as viewed from above. In FIG. 4A, the water supply devices 20a to 20d are before connection, and in FIG. 4B, the water supply devices 20a to 20d are connected. Has been.

  Each of water supply apparatus 20a-20d has the connection part 25 in four directions, and these water supply apparatuses 20a-20d are connected by fitting. For example, the water supply device 20a and the water supply device 20b are connected by connecting the connecting portions 25a, 25c, and 25e with the connecting portions 25b and 25d. In addition, the shape and material of the connection part 25 are not necessarily limited to what was shown in FIG. 4, If it can connect the water supply apparatus 20 mutually, it can change suitably.

  Although the water supply apparatus 20 can be made into a size that can be transported by human power or a transport machine, by connecting a plurality of water supply apparatuses 20, the obtained flower bed can be made large. Therefore, it is possible to deliver a so-called flower bed by conveying a plurality of water supply apparatuses 20 and connecting the water supply apparatuses at the installation location to install the flower bed.

  Also, for example, if water seeders and seedlings of different colors are planted for each water supply device 20, such as planting red flowers in the water supply device 20a and planting yellow flowers in the water supply device 20b, these water supply devices 20 can be combined to form a pattern. Therefore, the arrangement of the water supply device 20 can be devised and the pattern of the flower bed can be designed freely. For example, in a theme park or a tourist spot, a pattern is formed by combining flowers having different colors for ornamental purposes. The water supply device of the present invention is suitably used for such applications. be able to. Furthermore, the shape of the flower bed connected to the water supply device 20 does not have to be square or rectangular, and can be freely designed. For example, it is possible to form a flower bed that has a shape along the theme of the theme park or a shape that follows the symbol of a tourist spot.

  It can be used for plant cultivation.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Temperature control water supply apparatus 11 Distribution part 11A Upper surface 11B Opening 12 Water absorption material 12A Water absorption part 13 Temperature adjustment body 14 Cultivation base 20 Water supply apparatus 21 Distribution part 22 Water absorption material 23 Temperature adjustment body 24 Cultivation base 25 Connection part 26 Water supply pipe 27 Water level sensor 28 Root control sheet 29 Weed control sheet 30 Opening

Claims (6)

A distribution department that distributes water;
A water-absorbing material disposed on the circulation part so as to be capable of absorbing water circulated through the circulation part;
A cultivation base disposed on the water-absorbing material and capable of planting plants;
A temperature-controlled water supply apparatus comprising a temperature adjusting body that adjusts the temperature of the cultivation base. The flow part has an upper surface provided with a groove-shaped opening,
The temperature-controlled water supply apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the water-absorbing material has a water-absorbing part that is disposed on an upper surface of the circulation part and is inserted into the circulation part from the opening. The said temperature adjustment body is arrange | positioned between the said cultivation base and the said water absorption material, between the said water absorption material and the said distribution part, or in the said distribution part, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Temperature control water supply device. The temperature control water supply apparatus in any one of Claims 1-3 provided with two or more said temperature adjustment bodies. A distribution department that distributes water;
A cultivation base that is arranged on the upper side from the distribution section and can plant plants,
Having a connecting part connectable with other water supply devices,
The water supply apparatus which has a function which supplies the water which distribute | circulates to a distribution part to a cultivation base. A flower bed formed by connecting at least two of the water supply devices according to claim 5 by a connecting portion.

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