A planting barrel capable of prolonging the camouflage effect of plants

Abstract

A planting container for extending the camouflage effect of plants includes a container body and an annular water tank. The lower end of the container body is located inside the annular water tank. A first through hole is provided at the top of the container body. An inlet and an outlet are respectively provided on the outer shell of the container body. The distance between the inlet and the bottom of the container body is less than the height of the annular water tank, and the distance between the outlet and the bottom of the container body is greater than the height of the annular water tank. An infusion hole is provided on the inner wall of the annular water tank, and the infusion hole is connected to the inlet on the container body via a conduit. In use, the planting container is placed inside the annular water tank, and planting soil and water are filled into both the planting container and the annular water tank to plant the plants. This invention utilizes the evaporation and diffusion of water in the annular water tank, which flows into the planting container through the infusion hole and inlet to moisten the planting soil, thereby providing moisture to the plants planted in the planting container, extending their survival time, prolonging the camouflage effect, and reducing the frequency of manual watering, saving time and effort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of engineering camouflage technology, specifically a planting bucket that prolongs the camouflage effect of plants. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of reconnaissance and precision-guided technologies in modern high-tech warfare, the "detection" of a target means its destruction. Therefore, camouflage has become one of the preferred ways for battlefield targets to reduce their probability of being detected and improve their battlefield survivability.

[0003] Currently, natural vegetation is commonly used as camouflage for targets. It offers advantages such as ubiquitous availability, readily available materials, rapid collection, and the ability to be combined with other camouflage structures to create artificial plant camouflage for various specifications. Especially in camouflage systems for typical terrestrial environments such as woodlands, grasslands, deserts, and snowfields, natural green vegetation is the most important and prevalent environmental backdrop for camouflaged targets. Therefore, using vegetation camouflage can effectively protect camouflaged targets and enhance their battlefield survivability.

[0004] However, compared to natural vegetation, camouflage vegetation is typically planted in a soil layer above the camouflage target. Because this soil layer contains less soil and has no connection to groundwater resources, it can store less water, making the camouflage vegetation susceptible to drought and prone to drying out. This necessitates frequent manual inspection and watering, which is tedious and time-consuming. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device to prolong the camouflage effect and extend the drought-resistant survival time of the camouflage plants.

[0005] Patent CN 213523175U discloses a self-absorbing, drought-resistant ceramic flowerpot. When using this ceramic flowerpot, the soil and plant are first placed on top of a support plate inside the flowerpot body, which elevates the soil and plant. Then, absorbent cotton is attached to the middle of the support plate and the water tray, and water is poured into the flowerpot body. After the soil is moistened, excess water accumulates in the water accumulation area. When the accumulated water exceeds the edge of the water accumulation area, the water overflows from the drainage hole and is stored in the water tray below the flowerpot body. The absorbent cotton then continuously absorbs the water from the water tray into the soil above the support plate, ensuring the soil remains moist. However, in this patent, firstly, the water receiving tray is not sealed, and the water in the water receiving tray will continue to evaporate. Once the water in the water receiving tray has completely evaporated, it will be unable to continuously provide water to the soil above the substrate. Secondly, the soil above the substrate is replenished with water by absorbent cotton. Due to the characteristics of absorbent cotton itself, the water stored in it evaporates relatively slowly, which will result in low water replenishment efficiency.

[0006] CN2317629Y discloses a flowerpot capable of automatically regulating water content, CN210184023U discloses a double-bucket planting device with automatic water supply, and CN2104406336U discloses a planting device for desert vegetation. However, these planting devices suffer from shortcomings such as insufficient water replenishment and susceptibility to contamination of the nutrient solution or water within the buckets. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as poor water replenishment continuity, low efficiency, and susceptibility to contamination of nutrient solutions or water, this invention proposes a planting bucket that can prolong the camouflage effect of plants.

[0008] This invention includes a barrel body and an annular water tank. The lower end of the barrel body is located inside the annular water tank. A first through hole is provided at the top of the barrel body. An inlet and an outlet are respectively provided on the shell of the barrel body, and the distance between the inlet and the bottom of the barrel body is less than the height of the annular water tank, while the distance between the outlet and the bottom of the barrel body is greater than the height of the annular water tank. A liquid inlet is provided on the inner wall of the annular water tank, and the liquid inlet is connected to the inlet on the barrel body via a conduit.

[0009] The volume of the barrel is greater than 20 kg. The diameter of the first through hole is determined according to the external dimensions of the growing plant 7 and the inner diameter of the barrel, and is 10-30 cm.

[0010] The annular water tank has a sandwich structure, in which water is stored. The inner diameter of the annular water tank is 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm larger than the diameter of the main tank.

[0011] The shell of the barrel has 1 to 5 outlets with a diameter of 5 to 10 mm, which are used to drain excess water from the barrel and to facilitate air exchange with the external environment.

[0012] A filter screen is provided inside the infusion orifice, and the edge of the filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the infusion orifice.

[0013] The filter screen has a mesh size of 100 to 120 mesh.

[0014] The planting bucket may also include a water collection cover. The water collection cover is located at the top of the bucket body, and a second through hole with a diameter of 10-30cm is provided in the center of the water collection cover, and the second through hole is coaxial with the first through hole. The growing plants planted in the bucket body pass through the first through hole and the second through hole in sequence.

[0015] The upper surface of the water collection hood is concave arc-shaped. When water flows into the water collection hood, it will flow into the barrel body along the concave arc surface through the second through hole.

[0016] The annular water tank has vents distributed at the upper end of its body.

[0017] The threshold value of the annular water tank is 0.6 MPa.

[0018] In use, place the planting bucket inside the annular water tank, ensuring the infusion hole on the inner wall of the annular water tank is connected to the inlet of the planting bucket. Fill the planting bucket and the annular water tank with planting soil and water respectively to plant the plants. Cover the top of the planting bucket with a water collection cover, allowing the plants to pass through a first through-hole on the top of the planting bucket and a second through-hole in the center of the water collection cover.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects achieved by this invention are as follows:

[0020] 1. After a period of time, the moisture in the planting soil gradually evaporates, leaving the plants dry and dehydrated, thus affecting the camouflage effect. This invention utilizes the evaporation and diffusion of water within a ring-shaped water tank, which then flows sequentially through the inlet and outlet into the plant planting container to moisten the planting soil. This provides moisture to the plants growing in the container, extending their survival time and prolonging the camouflage effect. During rainy weather, rainwater flows into the plant planting container through the first through-hole. Excess rainwater flows sequentially through the inlet and outlet into the ring-shaped water tank for storage, ready to flow back into the plant planting container during dry periods to moisten the planting soil. This reduces the frequency of manual watering, saving time and effort.

[0021] 2. The water collection cover used in this invention has a concave shape in the center. Therefore, during rainy weather, it can collect a large amount of rainwater. The collected rainwater flows into the plant planting container through the second through-hole in the center, and then into the annular water tank through the inlet and outlet holes for storage, so as to keep the plants alive when they dry out. In addition, during non-rainy weather, the water collection cover can also shield the plant planting container, preventing the planting soil in the container from being directly exposed to sunlight, reducing the rate of water loss from the planting soil, and keeping the moisture in the planting soil for a longer period of time, thus extending the survival time of the plants. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the inlet of the barrel and the inlet of the annular water tank via a conduit.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a plant growing container with a water collection cover.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Barrel body; 2. Annular water tank; 3. First through hole; 4. Liquid inlet; 5. Liquid outlet; 6. Infusion hole; 7. Growing plant; 8. Guide tube; 9. Water collection cover; 10. Second through hole; 11. Vent hole. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This embodiment describes a plant planting container capable of prolonging the camouflage effect of plants, comprising a container body 1 and an annular water tank 2, with the container body 1 located inside the annular water tank 2. A first through hole 3 is provided at the top of the container body 1. An inlet 4 and an outlet 5 are respectively provided on the side wall of the container body 1. The distance between the inlet 4 and the bottom of the container body 1 is less than the height of the annular water tank 2, and the distance between the outlet 5 and the bottom of the container body 1 is greater than the height of the annular water tank 2. An infusion hole 6 is provided on the inner wall of the annular water tank 2, the position of which corresponds to the position of the inlet 4.

[0027] The barrel 1 is a component used for planting and growing the plant 7. The barrel 1 is made of plastic, and the volume of the plastic barrel is greater than 20 kg. The diameter of the first through hole 3 is determined according to the outer dimensions of the plant 7 and the inner diameter of the barrel 1. The diameter of the first through hole 3 needs to be larger than the diameter of the plant 7 so that the branches of the plant 7 can pass through, and smaller than the inner diameter of the barrel 1. In this embodiment, the diameter of the first through hole 3 is 10-30 cm.

[0028] The annular water tank 2 has a sandwich structure, with water stored in the sandwich layer. The inner diameter of the annular water tank 2 is 0.1mm to 0.2mm larger than the diameter of the barrel 1 to ensure that the barrel 1 can be installed inside the annular water tank 2. The inner shell of the annular water tank has a liquid inlet 6 for supplying liquid into the barrel. This liquid inlet is connected to the liquid inlet 4 located on the barrel 1 via a conduit 8, allowing water from the annular water tank 2 to enter the barrel 1.

[0029] The conduit 8 is made of rubber, but hard plastic conduit can also be used.

[0030] The shell of the barrel 1 has 1 to 5 liquid outlets 5, which are used to drain excess water from the barrel 1 and to facilitate air exchange with the external environment. The number and size of the liquid outlets 5 are set according to requirements. In this embodiment of the invention, a liquid outlet 5 is opened on the side wall of the barrel 1, and the diameter of the liquid outlet 5 is 5 to 10 mm.

[0031] To prevent the planting soil inside the barrel 1 from entering the annular water tank 2 through the inlet 4 and the infusion hole 6, a filter screen is installed inside the infusion hole 6, with the edge of the filter screen connected to the inner wall of the infusion hole 6. The mesh size of the filter screen is 100-120 mesh, and the edge of the filter screen is welded to the inner wall of the infusion hole 6, or the edge of the filter screen is snapped onto the inner wall of the infusion hole 6.

[0032] The plant growing container also includes a water collection cover 9. The water collection cover 9 is located at the top of the container body 1. A second through hole 10 with a diameter of 10 to 30 cm is provided in the center of the water collection cover 9, and the second through hole 10 is coaxial with the first through hole 3. The growing plants 7 planted in the container body 1 pass through the first through hole 3 and the second through hole 10 in sequence.

[0033] The water collection cover 9 is a component used to collect liquid and reduce water loss from the planting soil. The center of the upper surface of the water collection cover 9 is concave, forming a concave arc-shaped groove. When water flows into the water collection cover 9, it will flow into the barrel 1 along the concave arc surface through the second through hole 10.

[0034] An vent 11 is also provided on the annular water tank 2, and the vent 11 is located at the upper end of the annular water tank 2 to expel air from the annular water tank 2 and maintain the pressure inside the annular water tank 2 at a threshold value of 0.6 MPa. When the pressure inside the annular water tank 2 exceeds the threshold value, it indicates that the pressure inside the annular water tank 2 is too high, and the water inside the annular water tank 2 may burst out. At this time, the pressure can be released by venting through the vent 11.

[0035] Working principle: When camouflaging a target with vegetation, the barrel 1 is first placed inside the annular water tank 2, with the infusion hole 6 on the inner wall of the annular water tank 2 aligned with the inlet 4 on the side wall of the barrel 1. Planting soil and water are then added to both the barrel 1 and the annular water tank 2, and plants 7 are planted inside the barrel 1. Finally, a water collection cover 9 is placed on top of the barrel 1, and the plants 7 pass through the first through hole 3 at the top of the barrel 1 and the second through hole 10 in the center of the water collection cover 9. After a period of vegetation camouflage, the moisture in the planting soil inside the barrel 1 gradually evaporates, leaving the plants 7 in a dry state. At this time, the water stored in the annular water tank 2 will flow out from the infusion hole 5 through evaporation and diffusion, and then flow into the barrel 1 through the inlet 4 via the conduit 8, thus moistening the planting soil in the barrel 1 and providing water to the plants 7, allowing them to continue to survive and prolonging the vegetation camouflage effect. During rainy weather, the water collection cover 9 collects a large amount of rainwater, which flows into the tank 1 through the second through-hole 10 in the center. The water gradually seeps through the planting soil and the inlet 4, and is stored in the annular water tank 2 to keep the plants 7 alive when they dry out. During dry weather, the water collection cover 9 also shields the planting soil in the tank 1 from direct sunlight, reducing the rate of water loss. Experiments have shown that this embodiment can extend the drought-resistant survival time of the plants 7, improve their survival rate, reduce the frequency of artificial watering, save time and effort, and extend the camouflage time for long-term vegetation cover.

[0036] To verify the drought-resistant planting effect of the plant planting container prepared in this invention, plants were planted in both conventional flowerpots and the plant planting container prepared in this invention. The time it took for the plants to begin to wither and completely die was observed, as well as their long-term survival rate. The experiment shows that using this embodiment can extend the drought-resistant survival time of the growing plants and improve their survival rate, thereby achieving long-term vegetation camouflage.

[0037] Table 1 Statistics on the start of withering time

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Claims

1. A planting container capable of prolonging the camouflage effect of plants, characterized in that, It includes a barrel body (1) and an annular water tank (2); the lower end of the barrel body is located inside the annular water tank; a first through hole (3) is provided at the top of the barrel body, and an inlet (4) and an outlet (5) are respectively provided on the shell of the barrel body, and the distance between the inlet and the bottom of the barrel body is less than the height of the annular water tank, and the distance between the outlet and the bottom of the barrel body is greater than the height of the annular water tank; an infusion hole (6) is provided on the inner wall of the annular water tank, and the infusion hole is connected to the inlet on the barrel body through a conduit; The annular water tank (2) has a sandwich structure, in which water is stored; the inner diameter of the annular water tank is 0.1mm~0.2mm larger than the diameter of the barrel (1); The shell of the barrel (1) has 1 to 5 liquid outlets (5), the diameter of which is 5 to 10 mm; A filter screen is provided inside the infusion hole (6), and the edge of the filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the infusion hole; The planting bucket also includes a water collection cover (9); the water collection cover is located at the top of the bucket body (1), and there is a second through hole (10) with a diameter of 10 to 30 cm in the center of the water collection cover, and the second through hole is coaxial with the first through hole (3), and the growing plants (7) planted in the bucket body pass through the first through hole and the second through hole in sequence. The threshold value of the annular water tank is 0.6 MPa.

2. The planting container as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The volume of the barrel (1) is greater than 20 kg; the diameter of the first through hole (3) is determined according to the external dimensions of the growing plant (7) and the inner diameter of the barrel, and is 10-30 cm.

3. The planting bucket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The filter screen has a mesh size of 100 to 120 mesh.

4. The planting container as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the water collection cover (9) is concave arc-shaped. When water flows into the water collection cover, it will flow into the barrel body through the second through hole (10) along the concave arc surface.

5. The planting container as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The annular water tank (2) has vent holes (11) distributed on the upper end of the tank body.

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