Balcony planting box

Abstract

The balcony planting box comprises an upper planting layer and a lower planting layer, the lower planting layer comprises a plurality of stand columns, side plates are sequentially arranged between every two adjacent stand columns, an opening part is formed between the two stand columns at the head and the tail, and a planting branch box capable of sliding out of the opening is arranged in the lower planting layer in a sliding mode. By arranging the planting branch boxes capable of sliding in the lower planting layer, the growth environment of plants in the balcony planting box is consistent, the growth state of the plants is consistent, whether illumination is provided for the plants in the lower planting box or not can be selected according to the needs of planted crops, the application range is wide, a light supplementing lamp does not need to be adopted for light supplementing, cost is low, and the planting area is large.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plant cultivation equipment technology, specifically to a balcony planting box. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with economic and social development and the further acceleration of urbanization, people have paid more and more attention to their home environment and labor education, and small-scale planting of green plants has become increasingly popular. Since the planting area available for home gardening is limited, it's essential to make full use of the horizontal and vertical space on balconies for planting.

[0003] Existing planting boxes are mainly of fixed and modular types. Fixed planting boxes are mostly rectangular boxes with a fixed, non-removable structure. Chinese invention patent application CN 107409812 A, entitled "A Balcony Planting Box," discloses a planting box with partitions inside. This increases the planting area, but the upper planting layer blocks sunlight from the lower planting layer, preventing the lower plants from receiving sunlight for photosynthesis. This limits its applicability to fungi that do not require sunlight. Furthermore, when only the upper planting layer receives sunlight while the lower layer does not, the inconsistent growth environment of the plants within the box at the same time results in inconsistent plant growth, requiring multiple separate fertilization and watering, increasing the workload. Currently, there are also planting boxes with supplemental lighting installed inside, but these lights consume a lot of energy, increasing planting costs.

[0004] Existing modular planting boxes can be installed horizontally and vertically using columns, allowing for adjustments to the planting height and planting layer area as needed. However, they are complex in structure, cumbersome in assembly, and gaps between components can cause water and soil leakage, affecting plant growth and resulting in a messy planting environment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a balcony planting box with simple structure, large planting area, consistent planting environment for plants inside the box, wide applicability and low cost.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a balcony planting box, including an upper planting layer and a lower planting layer, wherein the lower planting layer includes multiple columns, side plates are arranged sequentially between two adjacent columns, and an opening is formed between the first and last columns, and a planting sub-box that can slide out of the opening is slidably installed inside the lower planting layer.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the lower planting layer also includes a rotating shaft, which passes through a side plate on one side of the opening. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to a gear, and the other end is connected to a drive component. The bottom of the planting box is provided with a rack that cooperates with the gear.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the bottom of the planting box is also equipped with rollers.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the upper planting layer includes a base plate, and the base plate is also provided with columns, and a surrounding plate is provided between two adjacent columns.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the columns of the lower planting layer are connected to the base plate, and the columns of the lower planting layer include multiple segments, which are interlocked with each other.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: one end of the segment is provided with a first groove, and the other end is provided with a first boss corresponding to the first groove; one side of the column is provided with a second boss, and the other sides are provided with a second groove corresponding to the second boss.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the top of the base plate is provided with a third groove corresponding to the first protrusion, and the bottom of the base plate is provided with a third protrusion corresponding to the first groove.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the base plate is provided with multiple slots for fixing the enclosure.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: a water-proof plate is provided above the bottom surface of the planting box, and a water-proof plate is also provided above the bottom plate, and the water-proof plate is provided with multiple drainage holes.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: both the bottom plate and the bottom of the planting box are provided with water guide channels and water outlets connected to the water guide channels.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This utility model discloses a balcony planting box, including an upper planting layer and a lower planting layer. A sliding planting compartment with an opening is slidably installed within the lower planting layer. When there is sunlight, the planting compartment slides to a position offset from the upper planting layer, ensuring that the plants within the compartment are not blocked from sunlight by the upper planting layer. When there is no sunlight, the planting compartment can slide back into the lower planting layer, reducing its footprint. By setting up a sliding planting compartment within the lower planting layer, the growing environment of the plants within the balcony planting box is made consistent, resulting in uniform plant growth. Lighting can be selectively provided to the plants in the lower planting compartment based on the needs of the crops being planted. It has a wide range of applications, eliminates the need for supplemental lighting, is low-cost, and allows for a large planting area. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first-view three-dimensional structural diagram of a balcony planting box according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a balcony planting box according to the present invention from a second perspective.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lower planting layer in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the column in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the upper side of the base plate in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lower side of the base plate in this utility model.

[0023] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Upper planting layer; 11. Base plate; 111. Third groove; 112. Third boss; 113. Slot; 114. Fourth boss; 115. Fourth groove; 12. Enclosure plate; 2. Lower planting layer; 21. Side plate; 22. Planting compartment; 23. Shaft; 24. Gear; 25. Drive component; 26. Rack; 27. Roller; 3. Column; 31. First groove; 32. First boss; 33. Second boss; 34. Second groove; 4. Water barrier plate; 41. Drainage hole; 5. Water guide channel; 6. Water outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "assembly," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the balcony planting box of this embodiment includes an upper planting layer 1 and a lower planting layer 2. The lower planting layer 2 includes multiple columns 3. Side plates 21 are arranged between adjacent columns 3 in sequence, and an opening is formed between the first and last columns 3. A planting sub-box 22 that can slide out of the opening is slidably installed inside the lower planting layer 2.

[0029] When in use, this balcony planting box allows the planting compartment 22 to slide out from the opening of the lower planting layer 2 when there is sunlight, positioning it offset from the upper planting layer 1 so that sunlight can reach it. When there is no sunlight, the planting compartment 22 is pushed back into the lower planting layer 2, reducing the floor space occupied. Furthermore, by setting up a sliding planting compartment 22 within the lower planting layer 2, the growing environment of the plants within the balcony planting box is kept consistent, ensuring uniform plant growth. The system allows for selection of whether to provide light to the plants in the lower planting compartment 22 based on the needs of the crops being planted. It has a wide range of applications, eliminates the need for supplemental lighting, is low-cost, and allows for a large planting area.

[0030] In this embodiment, the lower planting layer 2 further includes a rotating shaft 23, which passes through a side plate 21 on one side of the opening. One end of the rotating shaft 23 is connected to a gear 24, and the other end is connected to a drive component 25 (e.g., a motor, hydraulic motor, etc.). The bottom of the planting compartment 22 is provided with a rack 26 that meshes with the gear 24. The drive component 25 drives the rotating shaft 23 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 23 drives the gear 24 to rotate. The planting compartment 22 moves linearly within the lower planting layer 2 through the rack 26 meshing with the gear 24. By changing the rotation direction of the drive component 25, it can be pushed out and pulled back relative to the lower planting layer 2. Preferably, the rack 26 is provided with blocking blocks (not shown in the figure) at both ends to prevent the planting compartment 22 from slipping out of the lower planting layer 2 and improve the reliability of the balcony planting box.

[0031] In this embodiment, the bottom of the planting box 22 is also equipped with rollers 27. On the one hand, this provides support for the planting box 22, and on the other hand, it can reduce friction and ensure that the movement of the planting box 22 is smoother.

[0032] In this embodiment, the upper planting layer 1 includes a base plate 11, on which columns 3 are also provided, and a surrounding plate 12 is provided between two adjacent columns 3. The surrounding plate 12 and the base plate 11 are connected by the columns 3 to form a box, which has a compact structure and small connection gaps to avoid water and soil leakage.

[0033] In this embodiment, the support column 3 of the lower planting layer 2 is connected to the base plate 11, and the support column 3 of the lower planting layer 2 includes multiple segments that are interlocked with each other. The upper planting layer 1 and the lower planting layer 2 are connected by the support column 3, allowing the balcony planting box to be freely assembled according to the height of the plants, making it widely applicable.

[0034] In this embodiment, one end of the segment is provided with a first groove 31, and the other end is provided with a first protrusion 32 corresponding to the first groove 31. One side of the column 3 is provided with a second protrusion 33, and the other sides are provided with second grooves 34 corresponding to the second protrusions 33. The two columns 3 are engaged together by the first groove 31 and the first protrusion 32, increasing the height of the balcony planting layer. The two columns 3 are engaged together by the second protrusions 33 and the second grooves 34 on the sides, increasing the area of ​​the lower planting layer 2.

[0035] In this embodiment, the top of the base plate 11 is provided with a third groove 111 corresponding to the first protrusion 32, and the bottom of the base plate 11 is provided with a third protrusion 112 corresponding to the first groove 31. The third groove 111 at the top of the base plate 11 is inserted into the first protrusion 32 at one end of the column 3. The side plate 21 and the surrounding plate 12 are engaged in the second groove 34 of the column 3. The third protrusion 112 at the bottom of the base plate 11 is engaged with the first groove 31 at one end of the column 3, further connecting to the lower planting layer 2.

[0036] Preferably, one side of the base plate 11 is provided with a fourth protrusion 114, and the other side is provided with a fourth groove 115 corresponding to the fourth protrusion 114. Multiple base plates 11 can be provided, and the base plates 11 are spliced ​​together by the fourth protrusion 114 and the fourth groove 115, thereby increasing the area of ​​the upper planting layer 1.

[0037] In this embodiment, the base plate 11 is provided with a plurality of slots 113 for fixing the surrounding plate 12. The surrounding plate 12 is connected through the slots 113, so that the surrounding plate 12 can be better fixed to the base plate 11.

[0038] In this embodiment, a water-blocking plate 4 is provided above the bottom surface of the planting box 22, and a water-blocking plate 4 is also provided above the bottom plate 11. The water-blocking plate 4 has multiple drainage holes 41. The bottom of the upper planting layer 1 and the lower planting layer 2 are both provided with gaps between themselves and the water-blocking plate 4. Water is stored through these gaps to provide moisture for the plants. When the water level exceeds the water-blocking plate 4, the water flows out from the drainage holes 41 to prevent the water-blocking plate 4 from shifting.

[0039] In this embodiment, both the bottom plate 11 and the bottom of the planting box 22 are provided with a water guide channel 5 and a water outlet 6 connected to the water guide channel 5. When the water level exceeds the water-blocking plate 4, the water outlet 6 is opened, and the excess water is guided to the water outlet 6 through the water guide channel 5 to flow out. This avoids excessive water, which could cause root rot, and also prevents water and soil leakage.

[0040] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the present invention, or modify it into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention, without departing from the content of the present invention, should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A balcony planting box, characterized in that: The upper planting layer (1) and the lower planting layer (2) are included. The lower planting layer (2) includes multiple columns (3). Side plates (21) are arranged between adjacent columns (3) and an opening is formed between the first and last columns (3). A planting box (22) that can slide out of the opening is slidably arranged inside the lower planting layer (2). The upper planting layer (1) includes a base plate (11). Columns (3) are also provided on the base plate (11). A surrounding plate (12) is provided between adjacent columns (3). The columns (3) of the lower planting layer (2) are connected to the base plate (11), and the columns (3) of the lower planting layer (2) include multiple segments, which are interlocked with each other.

2. The balcony planting box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower planting layer (2) also includes a rotating shaft (23), which is mounted on a side plate (21) on one side of the opening. One end of the rotating shaft (23) is connected to a gear (24), and the other end is connected to a drive unit (25). The bottom of the planting box (22) is provided with a rack (26) that cooperates with the gear (24).

3. The balcony planting box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the planting box (22) is also equipped with rollers (27).

4. The balcony planting box according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the segment is provided with a first groove (31), and the other end is provided with a first boss (32) corresponding to the first groove (31). One side of the column (3) is provided with a second boss (33), and the other sides are provided with a second groove (34) corresponding to the second boss (33).

5. The balcony planting box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom plate (11) has a third groove (111) at the top corresponding to the first protrusion (32), and the bottom plate (11) has a third protrusion (112) at the bottom corresponding to the first groove (31).

6. The balcony planting box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (11) is provided with a plurality of slots (113) for fixing the surrounding plate (12).

7. The balcony planting box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The planting box (22) has a water-proof plate (4) above the bottom surface, and the bottom plate (11) also has a water-proof plate (4). The water-proof plate (4) has multiple drainage holes (41).

8. The balcony planting box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the base plate (11) and the bottom of the planting box (22) are both provided with a water guide channel (5) and a water outlet (6) connected to the water guide channel (5).

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