Photovoltaic water circulation planter

Abstract

This invention is a light-water circulation planter, comprising a potted plant body, a base, a drainage pipe, a light fixture, a timer, a soil moisture sensor, a sprinkler, a control box, and an automatic power-off device. The potted plant body has a base and a drainage pipe. When the sprinkler is turned on, the soil moisture sensor automatically detects the soil moisture and shuts off the sprinkler via the automatic power-off device. A timer and a light fixture are located on one side of the bottom of the pot. When the user sets a time, the light fixture and timer will start. When the timer ends, the light fixture will automatically turn off via the control box. Therefore, this invention solves the problem of not being able to spend a lot of time caring for potted plants, allowing users to focus on their own activities without worrying about the growth of the potted plants.

Description

Photovoltaic water circulation planter Technical Field

[0001] A light-water circulation planter comprises a potted planter body, a sprinkler, a control box, a lamp, a timer, an automatic power-off device, and a soil moisture sensor. In addition to the traditional functions of a potted planter, one of the sprinklers can automatically water the plants. When the soil moisture reaches a certain value, the automatic power-off device will automatically shut off the sprinkler. Furthermore, a timer can be set to activate the lamp to provide sunlight, allowing users to focus on their own tasks without worrying about the growth of the potted plants. Prior Technology

[0002] The ability to care for potted plants without spending too much time is a major concern for those who want to grow potted plants but don't have much time. Currently, products on the market are mainly known for their design that eliminates the need for watering or features automatic water absorption, thereby providing convenience for potted plants.

[0003] Previous technologies have largely focused on changes to the watering system. For example, the new technology designation M672644, "Automatic Watering Pot," announced on July 11, 2015, features a float and a valve block. Below the float is a floating section, with a connecting section on one side of the floating section that pivots to a top plate. The bottom of the floating section has an inclined surface that can rest against the bottom wall of the pot, ensuring the valve block does not close the outlet when the inclined surface is against the bottom wall. When external water is injected into the pot, the float moves, allowing the valve block to close the outlet. Another example is the new technology designation M660868, "Automatic Watering Pot," announced on September 21, 2014. This device mainly includes two watering holes and two water-stopping units. It also has a watering controller located between the water-stopping plug and the watering pipe.

[0004] Besides improvements to the watering system, another example is the utility model designation No. M620625, "Uniform Sunlight Control System for Potted Plants," announced on December 1, 2021. This system comprises a light intensity sensor, a microprocessor, a power supply, and a motor mechanism. The light sensor's sensing element controls the microprocessor, so when receiving sunlight, the microprocessor controls the motor to ensure even sunlight exposure. Another example is the utility model designation No. M620624, "Light Intensity Supplementation System for Potted Plants," also announced on December 1, 2021. This system comprises a light intensity sensor, a microprocessor, a drive circuit, and a light source generator. When the light sensor cannot detect a light source, it activates the microprocessor and drive circuit to start the light source generator, thus achieving the desired lighting effect. And the new type of plant, No. M 643400, "A potted plant with soil moisture sensing function" announced on July 1, 2013, consists of a potted plant body, a display, a humidity sensor, and a power supply device. The humidity sensor is located inside the potted plant and is used to sense soil moisture. It is connected to the display so that the humidity can be observed at any time. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this new device is to allow users to care for their plants while they are busy with their own tasks, using an automatic sprinkler and sunlight system. The automatic sprinkler and sunlight system can be stopped using an automatic power-off device and a timer. Its components include: a potted plant body, a base, a control box, a drain pipe, a light fixture, a timer, a soil moisture sensor, a sprinkler, and an automatic power-off device. In addition to traditional potted plant functions, the soil moisture sensor, timer, automatic power-off device, and control box completely address the often-neglected or forgotten behaviors in daily life, reducing the occurrence of forgetting to water or sunbathe, thereby achieving the effect of growing strong and healthy plants without requiring excessive care.

[0006] Therefore, this new type of planter is a light and water circulation planter, comprising: a potted planter body, a base, a control box, a drain pipe, a lamp, a timer, a soil moisture sensor, a sprinkler, and an automatic power-off device. In addition to the basic functions of a potted planter, it provides timed sunlight, automatic watering, and soil moisture sensing. The automatic power-off device adjusts the duration of watering and sunlight, giving traditional potted plants more functions and thus enhancing convenience. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0007] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the implementation of the light and water circulation planter.

[0008] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the automatic watering system of the light and water circulation planter.

[0009] Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the lighting system of the light and water circulation planter. Implementation

[0010] The foregoing description and other technical contents, characteristics and effects of this invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, thereby demonstrating its specific functions. Similar elements of this technology are represented by the same designation. Please refer to the following description for related information.

[0011] As shown in Figure 1, this is a schematic diagram of the implementation of the novel light-water circulation planter, which is a preferred embodiment of the invention. The planter has a base plate 2 and a drain pipe 3 at the bottom of the main body 1. When water is sprayed, the drain pipe 3 will discharge the wastewater to the base plate 2 to provide drainage. There is a timer 5 and a lamp 4 on one side of the main body 1. The timer can be adjusted to start the lighting system. A soil moisture sensor 6 is inserted into the soil inside the main body 1 and connected to the sprinkler body 7, sprinkler head 8, and sprinkler water pipe 9. When the soil moisture is lower than a certain value, the sprinkler body starts and begins to transport water, which is transported from the sprinkler water pipe 9 to the sprinkler head 8. When the soil moisture reaches a certain value, the sprinkler will automatically shut off.

[0012] As shown in Figure 2, which is a schematic diagram of the watering system of this new type of light and water circulation planter, the soil moisture sensor 6 can detect the soil moisture value. When the value reaches a certain level, the automatic power-off device 11 will automatically cut off the power, thereby stopping the watering device (watering body 7, watering nozzle 8) by itself. When the value is lower than a certain level, the automatic power-off device 11 will stop cutting off the power, thereby starting the watering device (watering body 7, watering nozzle 8) by itself.

[0013] As shown in Figure 3, this is a schematic diagram of the lighting system of the new light and water circulation planter. It is a preferred embodiment of this invention. The invention is located in the bottom space of the potted plant body 1. The timer 5 can transmit signals to the control box 10 and use the control box 10 to start or stop the lamp 4, thereby achieving the effect of providing sunlight.

[0014] This new invention integrates multiple functions such as the potted plant body, automatic power-off device, control box, lamp, timer, watering device and soil moisture sensor. It improves the traditional structure by combining the potted plant with lamp, timer, watering device and soil moisture sensor, and enhances the potted plant’s use by timed watering and sunlight from the lamp, so that it has the benefits of sunlight, timed, automatic watering and soil moisture detection, thereby improving its convenience.

[0015] Therefore, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Simple equivalent changes and modifications made to the scope of the present invention and the description of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0016] 1: Potted plant main body

[0017] 2: Chassis

[0018] 3: Drain pipe

[0019] 4: Lighting fixtures

[0020] 5: Timer

[0021] 6: Soil Moisture Sensor

[0022] 7: Sprinkler body

[0023] 8: Sprinkler nozzles

[0024] 9: Sprinkler hose

[0025] 10: Control Box

[0026] 11: Automatic power-off device

Claims

1. A light-water circulation planter, comprising: A potted plant body has a base with a tray and a drain pipe at the bottom for draining excess water; a light fixture is located on one side of the bottom edge of the potted plant body; a control box is located in the space below the potted plant body for activating the light fixture; a timer is located on one side of the bottom edge of the potted plant; and a soil moisture sensor is located in the soil inside the potted plant, which sends a signal to an automatic power-off device when the moisture reaches a certain value, and the automatic power-off device controls the start and stop of a watering device. Therefore, this invention aims to solve the problem of not having time to care for potted plants, allowing potted plants to be cared for without spending a lot of time on them.

2. The light and water circulation planter as described in claim 1, wherein the pot drainage system consists of a base and a drain pipe.

3. The light and water circulation planter as described in claim 2, wherein the lighting system can be controlled by a timer and a control box to provide sunlight independently.

4. The light and water circulation planter as described in claim 3, wherein the soil moisture sensor can detect humidity and automatically water the plant in conjunction with a sprinkler.

5. The light and water circulation planter as described in claim 4, wherein the watering system has an automatic watering function, which can water at set times without the need for manual watering.

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