Nutrient solution spray vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nutrient solution spraying vehicle, and more specifically, to a nutrient solution spraying vehicle that sprays nutrient solution and effectively removes residual nutrient solution from a nozzle, making it convenient to manage. To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a nutrient solution spraying vehicle characterized by comprising: a transport unit equipped with wheels to enable driving; a nutrient solution unit mounted on the transport unit and storing nutrient solution; a nozzle unit provided to spray the nutrient solution stored in the nutrient solution unit; a spraying unit coupled to the nozzle unit and guiding the path for spraying the nutrient solution; and an air unit provided to discharge residual nutrient solution from the nozzle unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a nutrient solution spraying vehicle, and more specifically, to a nutrient solution spraying vehicle that sprays the nutrient solution and effectively removes residual nutrient solution from the nozzle, making it convenient to manage. Background Technology

[0003] In agriculture, the proper supply of nutrients is essential to optimize crop growth. Accordingly, hydroponics is becoming increasingly widespread alongside soil cultivation, and in hydroponics, a nutrient solution is used to supply the inorganic nutrients required by crops by dissolving them in water.

[0004] Nutrient solutions can be adjusted according to the growth stage and environment of crops, enabling more precise nutrient supply than soil cultivation and improving the growth rate of crops. Conventional nutrient solution supply methods have mainly been carried out through drip irrigation systems, sprinkler systems, or Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) systems.

[0005] While these methods allow for precise nutrient solution supply, uniform application may be difficult in large farmlands or greenhouses, and there is a possibility of problems arising where the nutrient solution is over- or under-supplied in specific areas.

[0006] However, in existing technology, problems occurred where the nutrient solution remained inside the nozzle, causing clogging, or the solution was sprayed unevenly.

[0007] Furthermore, conventional spraying devices have been bulky, causing inconvenience during transport, and the difficulty in freely adjusting the spray angle has resulted in reduced pest control efficiency depending on various terrains and crop heights. Therefore, there is a need for improved technology that maximizes the spraying efficiency of hydroponic spraying vehicles, resolves the issue of nutrient solution residue inside the nozzle, and enables effective pest control operations in diverse environments. Prior art literature

[0009] Korean Published Patent 10-2023-0171115 The problem to be solved

[0010] The objective of the present invention, which aims to solve the above-mentioned problems, is to provide a nutrient solution control vehicle that is convenient to manage by controlling the nutrient solution and effectively removing residual nutrient solution from the nozzle.

[0011] The technical problems that the present invention aims to solve are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0013] The present invention, for achieving the above-mentioned purpose, provides a nutrient solution control vehicle characterized by comprising: a transport unit equipped with wheels to enable driving; a nutrient solution unit mounted on the transport unit and storing a nutrient solution; a nozzle unit provided to spray the nutrient solution stored in the nutrient solution unit; a spray unit coupled to the nozzle unit and guiding the path for spraying the nutrient solution; and an air unit provided to discharge the nutrient solution remaining in the nozzle unit.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the nutrient solution unit may be characterized by comprising: a tank portion mounted on the transfer unit and having a nutrient solution stored therein; a nutrient solution pump portion that supplies the nutrient solution stored in the tank portion to the nozzle unit to enable spraying; and a nutrient solution valve portion formed downstream of the nutrient solution pump portion.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, the injection unit may be characterized by comprising: a body portion provided to have the nozzle unit inserted therein; and a discharge portion formed extending along the longitudinal direction of the body portion and branched into a pair.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present invention, the discharge portion may be characterized by comprising a pair of discharge bodies extending from the body portion; and an elliptical discharge port formed at the end of each of the discharge bodies, wherein a pair of nozzles are connected to each of the discharge ports.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the nozzle unit may be characterized by being formed to extend from the nutrient solution unit to the spray unit and configured to spray the nutrient solution by a nutrient solution pump unit.

[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air unit may be characterized by comprising: an air pump portion for injecting high-pressure air into the interior of the nozzle unit; and an air valve portion provided downstream of the air pump portion and configured to open automatically by pneumatic pressure.

[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, the invention may further include a rotating unit coupled to the upper part of the transfer unit and coupled to the injection unit along the longitudinal direction.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the pivoting unit may be characterized by comprising: a first frame extending upward from the transfer unit; a second frame extending in the longitudinal direction of the first frame; a hinge frame provided to hinge-connect the first frame and the second frame; a flange formed on the second frame; and an actuator provided to connect the hinge frame and the flange.

[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second frame may be characterized by being arranged to rotate backward and fold when the actuator is compressed, and to rotate forward and stand up when the actuator is extended.

[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the injection unit may be characterized by being formed at predetermined intervals along the height of the first frame and the second frame, and having a pair installed at each height facing both sides of the first frame and the second frame. Effects of the invention

[0024] The effect of the present invention according to the above configuration is that residual liquid inside the nozzle can be removed by utilizing high-pressure air.

[0025] In addition, according to the present invention, the volume of the vehicle body can be adjusted through a rotating unit.

[0026] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description of the invention or the claims. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0028] FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2 are perspective views of a nutrient solution pest control vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of a spray unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a spray unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0029] The present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is therefore not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification have been given similar reference numerals.

[0030] Throughout the specification, when it is stated that a part is "connected (connected, in contact, combined)" with another part, this includes not only cases where they are "directly connected," but also cases where they are "indirectly connected" with other members interposed between them. Furthermore, when it is stated that a part "includes" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but rather allows for the inclusion of additional components.

[0031] The terms used herein are merely for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to indicate the presence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0032] Additionally, terms such as "...part," "...unit," and "...module" described in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and this may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0033] Additionally, in this specification, when a step is described as being located "before" or "after" another step, this includes not only cases where a step is in a direct chronological relationship with another step, but also cases where there is an indirect chronological relationship in which the chronological order of the two steps may change, such as a mixing step following each step.

[0034] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0035] FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views of a nutrient solution pest control vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of a spraying unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a spraying unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the nutrient solution pest control vehicle (1000) according to the present invention may include a transfer unit (1100), a nutrient solution unit (1200), a nozzle unit (not shown), a spraying unit (1300), an air unit (1400), a rotation unit (1500), and a control unit (1600).

[0037] The above-mentioned transfer unit (1100) is configured to be equipped with wheels to enable driving, and can be configured with a structure that allows the vehicle to move smoothly. The above-mentioned transfer unit (1100) can be configured to be driven by electricity using a battery, and can be configured to enable remote operation.

[0038] The above-mentioned nutrient solution unit (1200) is mounted on the above-mentioned transfer unit (1100) and may include a tank section (1210), a nutrient solution pump section (1220), and a nutrient solution valve section (1230).

[0039] The tank section (1210) is mounted on the transfer unit (1100) and may have a space inside to store nutrient solution. The tank section (1210) may be formed with a sealed structure and an appropriate capacity so that a sufficient amount of nutrient solution can be stored. Additionally, the tank section (1210) may have an inlet formed on the top with a lid for injecting the nutrient solution, and a connection port formed on the bottom to connect a pipe connected to the nutrient solution pump section (1220).

[0040] The above-mentioned nutrient solution pump unit (1220) may be configured to apply pressure to the nutrient solution stored in the above-mentioned tank unit (1210) and transfer it toward the above-mentioned nozzle unit for spraying. At this time, the above-mentioned nutrient solution pump unit (1220) may transfer the nutrient solution at a constant pressure to ensure stable spraying.

[0041] The above-mentioned nutrient valve section (not shown) is provided downstream of the above-mentioned nutrient pump section (1220) to control the flow of the nutrient solution and may be made of a check valve.

[0042] The nozzle unit is configured such that one end is connected to the nutrient valve unit and the other end is connected to the spray unit (1300), thereby allowing the nutrient solution supplied by the nutrient pump unit (1220) to be sprayed.

[0043] The above-mentioned spray unit (1300) is configured to allow a nozzle unit to be inserted inside and can be arranged to guide a flow path so that the nutrient solution can be effectively sprayed.

[0044] The above injection unit (1300) may include a body part (1310) and an exhaust part (1320).

[0045] The above body part (1310) is provided so that the nozzle unit can be inserted inside, and can be provided in the form of a roughly cylindrical tube.

[0046] The above discharge portion (1320) is further extended along the length direction of the body portion (1310) and can be provided in a structure branched into a pair.

[0047] The above discharge section (1320) may consist of a discharge body (1321) and a discharge port (1322).

[0048] The discharge body (1321) has a structure that branches off from the body part (1310) and extends along the length of the body part (1310), and can be provided as a pair. At this time, the discharge body (1321) can be extended in the form of a tube in which the nozzle unit can be located.

[0049] The above-mentioned discharge port (1322) is formed at the end of the discharge body (1321), and the discharge port (1322) may be provided with an elliptical cross-section. A pair of nozzles may be connected to each of the discharge ports (1322) to expand the spraying range and improve spraying efficiency.

[0050] The nozzle unit extends from the nutrient solution unit (1200) to the spray unit (1300) and may be configured to spray the nutrient solution by the pressure of the nutrient solution pump unit (1220). Additionally, the nozzle unit may be inserted at the rear or side of the body unit (1310) according to the shape of the spray unit (1300) and extended to the discharge unit (1320). At this time, the nozzle unit may be formed by branching according to the shape of the discharge unit (1320), and may be formed so that a pair of nozzles are positioned at each discharge port (1322).

[0051] The above air unit (1400) may be configured to inject high-pressure air to effectively discharge the nutrient solution remaining inside the nozzle unit.

[0052] The above air unit (1400) may include an air pump section (1410) and an air valve section (1420).

[0053] The air pump unit (1410) may be configured to generate high-pressure air and inject air into the interior of the nozzle unit.

[0054] The above air valve unit (1420) has a structure that automatically opens by the air pressure generated by the air pump unit (1410), and can assist in smoothly discharging residual liquid by the air pump unit (1410).

[0055] Meanwhile, a drain valve may be further provided at the bottom of the nozzle unit. The drain valve may be provided to be opened first before the air unit (1400) is used to discharge the residual liquid inside the nozzle unit by gravity.

[0056] The present invention, as described above, can solve the problem of nutrient solution remaining inside the nozzle causing nozzle clogging or the nutrient solution being sprayed unevenly.

[0057] The above-mentioned pivoting unit (1500) is provided on the upper part of the above-mentioned transfer unit (1100) and can be provided so that the above-mentioned spraying unit (1300) can be mounted. Specifically, the above-mentioned pivoting unit (1500) may include a first frame (1510), a second frame (1520), a hinge frame (1530), a flange (1540), and an actuator (1550).

[0058] The first frame (1510) is provided on the upper part of the transfer unit (1100) and can be provided with a structure that extends upward.

[0059] The second frame (1520) is connected to the first frame (1510) and can be extended in the longitudinal direction of the first frame (1510).

[0060] The hinge frame (1530) is provided at the connection point between the first frame (1510) and the second frame (1520), and may be provided to function as a hinge that allows the second frame (1520), which is connected to the upper part of the first frame (1510), to rotate forward and backward. At this time, the rotation angle of the second frame (1520) may be limited so that it forms a straight line with the first frame (1510) when rotated forward to the maximum extent, and the rotation angle may be limited so that it forms a perpendicular to the first frame (1510) when rotated backward to the maximum extent.

[0061] The above flange (1540) may be formed to protrude toward the rear in the middle portion of the second frame (1520).

[0062] The actuator (1550) may be configured to connect the hinge frame (1530) and the flange (1540). The actuator (1550) performs the function of controlling the rotation of the second frame (1520), and may be configured so that when the actuator (1550) is compressed, the second frame (1520) folds backward, and when the actuator (1550) is extended, the second frame (1520) stands upright forward. To this end, the actuator (1550) may be configured so that both ends are hinge-connected.

[0063] As such, the above-mentioned nutrient solution spraying vehicle (1000) can be configured to adjust the spraying angle and volume according to the working environment.

[0064] Additionally, the spraying unit (1300) may be arranged at regular intervals according to the height of the first frame (1510) and the second frame (1520), and configured so that a pair of nozzles can be installed in both directions at each height. Through this, it can be designed to spray nutrient solution at various heights.

[0065] The above control unit (1600) may be configured to perform the role of coordinating the overall operation of the above-mentioned liquid pest control vehicle (1000) and may be mounted on the above-mentioned transport unit (1100).

[0066] The above control unit (1600) may be configured to control the spraying of the nutrient solution, the operation of the rotation unit (1500), and the injection of air by the air unit (1400).

[0067] For example, the control unit (1600) may be configured to control the movement and steering of the transfer unit (1100) and to adjust the spray angle of the rotation unit (1500) by a user's command.

[0068] In addition, the control unit (1600) may be configured to control the amount of nutrient solution sprayed by controlling the operation and pressure intensity of the nutrient solution pump unit (1220).

[0069] When the spraying of the nutrient solution is completed, the control unit (1600) can open the drain valve so that the residual nutrient solution located inside the nozzle unit extending in the height direction along the first frame (1510) and the second frame (1520) is removed by gravity.

[0070] After that, the control unit (1600) can operate the air pump unit (1410) so that high-pressure air blows out and removes the liquid remaining inside the nozzle unit.

[0071] Meanwhile, the control unit (1600) may be configured to generate an alert sound when the operation of the nutrient pump unit (1220) is stopped and a preset time has elapsed, then open the drain valve and automatically operate the air pump unit (1410). The control unit (1600) configured in this manner has the effect of removing the residual nutrient solution inside the nozzle unit even if the user forgets to operate the air pump unit (1410).

[0072] Although the foregoing description of the present invention has been illustrated with reference to the drawings, it is for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will understand that other specific forms can be easily modified without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single unit may be implemented in a distributed manner, and components described as distributed may likewise be implemented in a combined form. Furthermore, the described techniques may be performed in a different order than the described method.

[0073] The embodiments described in this specification and the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative of some of the technical ideas included in the present invention. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0075] 1000: Hydroponic pest control vehicle 1100: Transfer unit 1200: Nutrient solution unit 1210: Tank Division 1220: Nutrient pump unit 1300: Injection unit 1310: Body 1320: Discharge section 1321: Exhaust body 1322: Outlet 1400: Air unit 1410: Air pump section 1420: Air valve section 1500: Meeting Unit 1510: 1st frame 1520: 2nd frame 1530: Hinge frame 1540: Flange 1550: Actuator 1600: Control Unit

Claims

Claim 1 A nutrient solution spraying vehicle characterized by comprising: a transport unit equipped with wheels to enable driving; a nutrient solution unit mounted on the transport unit and storing a nutrient solution; a nozzle unit provided to spray the nutrient solution stored in the nutrient solution unit; a spray unit coupled to the nozzle unit inside and guiding the path for spraying the nutrient solution; and an air unit provided to discharge the nutrient solution remaining in the nozzle unit. Claim 2 A nutrient solution control vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the nutrient solution unit comprises: a tank portion in which a nutrient solution is stored inside and which is mounted on the transfer unit; a nutrient solution pump portion that supplies the nutrient solution stored in the tank portion to the nozzle unit to enable spraying; and a nutrient solution valve portion formed downstream of the nutrient solution pump portion. Claim 3 A nutrient solution pest control vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the spraying unit comprises: a body portion provided to have the nozzle unit inserted therein; and a discharge portion formed extending along the longitudinal direction of the body portion and branched into a pair. Claim 4 A nutrient solution pest control vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the discharge portion comprises a pair of discharge bodies extending from the body portion; and an elliptical discharge port formed at the end of each of the discharge bodies, wherein a pair of nozzles are connected to each of the discharge ports. Claim 5 A nutrient solution control vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the nozzle unit is formed to extend from the nutrient solution unit to the spray unit and is configured to spray the nutrient solution by a nutrient solution pump unit. Claim 6 A nutrient solution pest control vehicle according to claim 5, wherein the air unit comprises: an air pump section for injecting high-pressure air into the interior of the nozzle unit; and an air valve section provided downstream of the air pump section and configured to automatically open by pneumatic pressure. Claim 7 A nutrient solution pest control vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a rotating unit coupled to the upper part of the transfer unit and having the spraying unit coupled along the longitudinal direction. Claim 8 A hydroponic pest control vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the pivoting unit comprises: a first frame extending upward from the transfer unit; a second frame formed extending in the longitudinal direction of the first frame; a hinge frame provided to hinge-connect the first frame and the second frame; a flange formed on the second frame; and an actuator provided to connect the hinge frame and the flange. Claim 9 A hydroponic pest control vehicle according to claim 8, wherein the second frame is arranged to rotate backward and fold when the actuator is compressed, and arranged to rotate forward and stand up when the actuator is extended. Claim 10 A nutrient solution pest control vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that the spraying unit is formed at predetermined intervals along the height of the first frame and the second frame, and a pair is installed at each height facing both sides of the first frame and the second frame.

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