Automatic plant watering device

Abstract

This application relates to the field of plant cultivation equipment technology, and provides an automatic plant watering device. The automatic plant watering device includes a balancing support; a planting box mounted on one end of the balancing support; a secondary water tank mounted on a tray at the other end of the balancing support; and a main water tank mounted in the middle of the balancing support, positioned above the planting box and the secondary water tank. A first valve is provided on the side wall of the main water tank near the planting box. The first valve can switch between an open and closed state. In the open state, the planting box is higher than the secondary water tank; in the closed state, the planting box and the secondary water tank are at the same height or lower than the secondary water tank. According to the embodiment of this application, the automatic plant watering device automatically waters the plants in the planting box. When watering is complete, the first valve of the main water tank switches to the closed state, stopping watering, thus improving the automation level of plant watering and saving time and manpower.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of plant cultivation equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic plant watering device. Background Technology

[0002] Plants consume a lot of water during photosynthesis and transpiration, and timely replenishment of water is a necessary condition for ensuring normal plant growth.

[0003] Current technologies primarily rely on manual watering to hydrate plants, but this requires frequent watering, wasting significant time and manpower. Therefore, automating plant watering is a crucial issue that the industry urgently needs to address. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, this application proposes an automatic plant watering device, which realizes that when the weight of the planting box is reduced, the first valve of the main water tank will switch to the open state, allowing water in the main water tank to flow into the planting box, thereby realizing automatic watering of the plants in the planting box. After the plants have been watered, the first valve of the main water tank will switch to the closed state, stopping watering, thus improving the automation level of plant watering and saving a lot of time and manpower.

[0005] The automatic watering device for plants according to this application includes:

[0006] Balance support;

[0007] The planting box is installed at one end of the balance support;

[0008] A secondary water tank is installed on a tray at the other end of the balance bracket;

[0009] The main water tank is installed in the middle of the balance bracket. The main water tank is located above the planting box and the auxiliary water tank. The main water tank is provided with a first valve on the side wall near the planting box. The first valve can switch between an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the planting box is higher than the auxiliary water tank. In the closed state, the planting box and the auxiliary water tank are at the same height or lower than the auxiliary water tank.

[0010] The automatic plant watering device according to the embodiments of this application realizes that when the weight of the planting box is reduced, the first valve of the main water tank will switch to the open state, so that the water in the main water tank flows into the planting box to realize automatic watering of the plants in the planting box. After the plants are watered, the first valve of the main water tank will switch to the closed state to stop watering, thereby improving the automation of plant watering and saving a lot of time and manpower.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the auxiliary water tank and the first valve are connected by a first connector, such that when the auxiliary water tank is lower than the planting box, the auxiliary water tank drives the first valve to be in an open state through the first connector.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, the first connector includes a first traction rope, a pulley is provided on the main water tank, one end of the first traction rope is fixedly connected to the auxiliary water tank, and the other end of the first traction rope is fixedly connected to the first valve through the pulley.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, the planting box and the first valve are connected by a second connector. When the planting box and the auxiliary water tank are at the same height or the planting box is lower than the auxiliary water tank, the planting box drives the first valve to be in a closed state through the second connector.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this application, the second connector includes a second traction rope, one end of which is fixedly connected to the planting box, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the first valve.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this application, a second valve is provided on the auxiliary water tank, and a drainage component is provided between the tray and the planting box. In the open state, the auxiliary water tank is located at a first height, and when the auxiliary water tank is located at a second height, the second valve is opened, wherein the first height is higher than the second height.

[0016] According to one embodiment of this application, the drainage component includes an absorbent cotton rope, one end of which is located inside the tray and the other end of which is located inside the planting box.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this application, the tray is provided with a water outlet, and the drainage component includes a one-way water pipe. One end of the one-way water pipe is connected to the tray, and the other end of the one-way water pipe is connected to the planting box. The one-way water pipe allows water to flow unidirectionally from the tray to the planting box.

[0018] According to one embodiment of this application, the second valve and the main water tank are connected by a third connector. When the auxiliary water tank is at a second height, the third connector drives the second valve to open.

[0019] According to one embodiment of this application, the two ends of the balance support are respectively provided with counterweights of the same weight.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic plant watering device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 1. Balancing support; 2. Planting box; 3. Secondary water tank; 4. Tray; 5. Main water tank;

[0025] 6. Drainage component; 31. Second valve; 41. Water outlet; 51. First valve; 52. First connecting component;

[0026] 53. Pulley; 54. Second connector; 55. Third connector; 61. Absorbent cotton rope;

[0027] 62. One-way water pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0033] The following is combined Figure 1 This application describes an automatic plant watering device.

[0034] According to the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the automatic plant watering device includes:

[0035] Balance bracket 1;

[0036] Planting box 2 is installed at one end of the balance support 1;

[0037] The auxiliary water tank 3 is installed on the tray 4 at the other end of the balance bracket 1;

[0038] The main water tank 5 is installed in the middle of the balance bracket 1. The main water tank 5 is located above the planting box 2 and the auxiliary water tank 3. The main water tank 5 is provided with a first valve 51 on the side wall near the planting box 2. The first valve 51 can switch between an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the planting box 2 is higher than the auxiliary water tank 3. In the closed state, the planting box 2 and the auxiliary water tank 3 are at the same height or lower than the auxiliary water tank 3.

[0039] In use, the appropriate plants are planted in the planting box 2. The planting box 2 and the auxiliary water tank 3 are then installed at opposite ends of the balancing support 1. The initial weight of the planting box 2 and the auxiliary water tank 3 are the same, thus initially they are in a balanced state. As the plants consume water through photosynthesis and transpiration, the weight of the planting box 2 decreases, causing the end containing the planting box 2 to rise while the end containing the auxiliary water tank 3 falls. At this point, the planting box 2 is higher than the auxiliary water tank 3, and the first valve 51 is open, allowing water from the main water tank 5 to flow into the planting box 2, thus replenishing the plants' water. As water continues to flow from the main water tank 5 into the planting box 2, the weight inside the planting box 2 increases, causing the planting box 2 to fall again until it is at the same height as the auxiliary water tank 3. At this point, the first valve 51 closes, and water from the main water tank 5 no longer flows into the planting box 2, restoring balance between the planting box 2 and the auxiliary water tank 3. This allows the first valve 51 of the main water tank 5 to switch to the open state when the weight of the planting box 2 is reduced, so that the water in the main water tank 5 flows into the planting box 2, realizing automatic water replenishment for the plants in the planting box 2. After the plants are watered, the first valve 51 of the main water tank 5 will switch to the closed state to stop water replenishment, thereby improving the automation level of plant water replenishment and saving a lot of time and manpower.

[0040] It should be noted that there is a certain resistance between the first valve 51 and the main water tank 5, that is, the first valve 51 needs to be subjected to a certain pulling force to move, and thus switch between the open and closed states.

[0041] In embodiments of this application, the planting box 2 includes, for example, a box body and a plant tray, with the box body mounted on the plant tray and the plant tray mounted on a balancing support. However, it should be understood that the planting box 2 can also be composed of any other suitable structure.

[0042] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1As shown, the auxiliary water tank 3 and the first valve 51 are connected by a first connector 52. When the auxiliary water tank 3 is lower than the planting box 2, the auxiliary water tank 3 drives the first valve 51 to be in the open state through the first connector 52. During use, the weight inside the planting box 2 continuously decreases due to plant photosynthesis and transpiration, causing the planting box 2 to rise continuously and the auxiliary water tank 3 to fall continuously. The auxiliary water tank 3 applies a pulling force to the first valve 51 through the first connector 52. When the auxiliary water tank 3 falls to a preset height, the pulling force applied to the first valve 51 by the auxiliary water tank 3 through the first connector 52 reaches the size required to open the valve, thus opening the first valve 51. This allows water in the main water tank 5 to flow into the planting box 2 through the first valve 51, achieving automated water replenishment for the plants.

[0043] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first connecting member 52 includes a first traction rope, and a pulley 53 is provided on the main water tank 5. One end of the first traction rope is fixedly connected to the auxiliary water tank 3, and the other end of the first traction rope is fixedly connected to the first valve 51 through the pulley 53. In use, the auxiliary water tank 3 is connected to the first valve 51 through the first traction rope. As the weight of the planting box 2 decreases, the planting box 2 rises, and the auxiliary water tank 3 falls. The auxiliary water tank 3 applies a pulling force to the first traction rope, which then transfers the pulling force to the first valve 51 through the pulley 53. As the weight of the planting box 2 decreases, the pulling force on the first valve 51 increases. When the pulling force on the first valve 51 reaches the pulling force required to open, the first valve 51 opens, and the water in the main water tank 5 flows into the planting box 2 through the first valve 51, realizing automatic water replenishment for the plants. It should be noted that when the auxiliary water tank 3 opens the first valve 51 through the first traction rope, the first traction rope is in a slack state. At this time, the first valve 51 is no longer under tension, and the resistance between the first valve 51 and the main water tank 5 keeps the first valve 51 in an open state.

[0044] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, pulley 53 is positioned, for example, above the first valve 51, so that the auxiliary water tank 3 can apply an upward pulling force to the first valve 51 through the first traction rope and pulley 53. When the pulling force is large enough, the first valve 51 can be opened. However, it should be understood that pulley 53 can also be positioned in any other suitable location.

[0045] Specifically, such as Figure 1As shown, the main water tank 5 is equipped with, for example, two pulleys 53. One pulley is located on the side wall of the main water tank 5 near the auxiliary water tank 3, and the other is located on the side wall of the main water tank 5 near the planting box 2. This allows the other end of the first traction rope to pass through the two pulleys 53 in sequence and connect to the first valve 51. The auxiliary water tank 3 applies tension to the traction rope, which then transfers the tension to the first valve 51 through the two pulleys 53. However, it should be understood that the number and position of the pulleys 53 on the main water tank 5 can be increased, decreased, or adjusted according to actual needs.

[0046] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the planting box 2 and the first valve 51 are connected by a second connector 54. When the planting box 2 and the auxiliary water tank 3 are at the same height, or when the planting box 2 is lower than the auxiliary water tank 3, the planting box 2 drives the first valve 51 to be in a closed state through the second connector 54. During use, the weight inside the planting box 2 continuously decreases due to plant photosynthesis and transpiration, causing the planting box 2 to rise continuously and the auxiliary water tank 3 to fall continuously, causing the first valve 51 to be in a closed state. Water in the main water tank 5 flows into the planting box 2 through the first valve 51. At this time, the auxiliary water tank 3 no longer exerts a pulling force on the first valve 51. As the weight of the planting box 2 increases, it descends continuously while the auxiliary water tank 3 rises. When the planting box 2 descends, it applies a pulling force to the first valve 51 through the second connector 54. As the weight of the planting box 2 increases, the pulling force applied to the first valve 51 by the planting box 2 becomes greater. When the planting box 2 and the auxiliary water tank 3 are at the same height, the pulling force applied to the first valve 51 by the planting box 2 causes the first valve 51 to close, thus keeping the first valve 51 in a closed state. Water in the main water tank 5 no longer flows out, allowing the planting box 2 and the auxiliary water tank 3 to regain balance.

[0047] Specifically, the second connector 54 connects the plant tray of the planting box 2 and the first valve 51. When the plant tray descends, the second connector 54 generates a vertical downward pulling force on the first valve 51, causing the first valve 51 to close.

[0048] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second connector 54 includes a second traction rope. One end of the second traction rope is fixedly connected to the planting box 2, and the other end is fixedly connected to the first valve 51. In use, the planting box 2 is connected to the first valve 51 via the second traction rope. When the planting box 2 descends, the second traction rope can apply a pulling force to the first valve 51, causing the first valve 51 to be in a closed state.

[0049] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1As shown, the auxiliary water tank 3 is equipped with a second valve 31, and a flow guide 6 is installed between the tray 4 and the planting box 2. In the open state, the auxiliary water tank 3 is at a first height. When the auxiliary water tank 3 is at a second height, the second valve 31 opens. The first height is higher than the second height. During use, as the plants continuously consume water through photosynthesis and transpiration, the weight of the planting box 2 decreases, and the first valve 51 switches to the open state, allowing water in the main water tank 5 to flow into the planting box 2 through the first valve 51, thus automatically replenishing the water in the planting box 2. Once the plants have finished replenishing water, the first valve 51 of the main water tank 5 switches to the closed state, stopping water replenishment. This process repeats until the water in the main water tank 5 is depleted. When the water in the main water tank 5 is used up, the planting box 2 continues to rise as its weight decreases, while the auxiliary water tank 3 continues to descend. When the auxiliary water tank 3 descends to the second height, the second valve 31 opens, allowing the water in the auxiliary water tank 3 to flow out into the tray 4. Then, the guide component 6 guides the water into the planting box 2, thus replenishing the water for the plants and further extending the automatic water replenishment time for the plants.

[0050] Specifically, when the second valve 31 is switched to the open state, the water in the auxiliary water tank 3 can flow through the second valve 31 into the plant tray, and then be transferred from the plant tray into the main body of the container.

[0051] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the drainage component 6 includes an absorbent cotton rope 61, one end of which is located inside the tray 4, and the other end inside the planting box 2. In use, water from the auxiliary water tank 3 flows out through the second valve 31 into the tray 4, and then the absorbent cotton rope 61 draws water from the tray 4 into the planting box 2 to replenish the plant's water. This embodiment is suitable for plants with slow water consumption.

[0052] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the tray 4 is equipped with a water outlet 41, and the drainage component 6 includes a one-way water pipe 62. One end of the one-way water pipe 62 is connected to the tray 4, and the other end is connected to the planting box 2. The one-way water pipe 62 allows water to flow unidirectionally from the tray 4 to the planting box 2. In use, after the second valve 31 is opened, the water in the auxiliary water tank 3 flows into the tray 4 through the second valve 31, and then the water flows out through the water outlet 41. As water continuously flows out of the water outlet 41, the weight of the tray 4 and the auxiliary water tank 3 continuously decreases, and the auxiliary water tank 3 continuously rises. As the auxiliary water tank 3 continuously rises, the end of the one-way water pipe 62 connected to the tray 4 is higher than the other end connected to the planting box 2, thus allowing the water in the tray 4 to flow along the one-way water pipe 62 into the planting box 2, achieving automatic water replenishment for the plants.

[0053] Specifically, the plant tray is provided with a water inlet hole connected to a one-way water pipe 62. When the planting box 2 and the auxiliary water tank are at the same height, the water outlet hole 41 on the tray 4 is higher than the water inlet hole on the plant tray.

[0054] The tray 4 can be equipped with multiple water outlet holes 41 at different heights. In actual use, some of the water outlet holes 41 can be opened according to actual needs.

[0055] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second valve 31 and the main water tank 5 are connected by the third connector 55. When the auxiliary water tank 3 is at the second height, the third connector 55 drives the second valve 31 to open. In use, the second valve 31 and the main water tank 5 are connected together by the third connector 55. As the auxiliary water tank 3 continues to descend, the third connector 55 will generate an upward pulling force on the second valve 31, causing the second valve 31 to open. The water in the auxiliary water tank 3 flows out through the second valve 31 and then is used to replenish the water for the plants through the diversion device 6.

[0056] In the embodiments of this application, the third connector 55 may include, for example, a third traction rope, one end of which is fixedly connected to the main water tank 5 and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the second valve 31. However, it should be understood that the third connector 55 may also be composed of other components.

[0057] In one embodiment of this application, counterweights of equal weight are respectively provided at both ends of the balancing support 1. In use, by providing counterweights of equal weight at both ends of the balancing support 1, the counterweights can be installed on the planting box 2 and the tray 4, resulting in a greater pulling force when the auxiliary water tank 3 descends, and a greater pulling force when the planting box 2 descends. When the main water tank 5 is large and requires a greater pulling force to open the first valve 51, counterweights of equal weight can be provided at both ends of the balancing support 1 to ensure that the first valve 51 can be opened normally.

[0058] In one embodiment of this application, a first distance detector is installed on the planting box 2, a second distance detector is installed on the tray 4, and a first valve 51 is an electric valve. The first distance detector, the second distance detector, and the electric valve are electrically connected to the processor. During use, the first distance detector continuously monitors the distance between the planting box 2 and the ground, and the second distance detector continuously monitors the distance from the ground. This allows the processor to determine the rising and falling distances of the planting box 2 and the tray 4. When the rising distance of the planting box 2 exceeds a preset value, the processor sends a corresponding signal to the electric valve, causing the electric valve to open. Water from the main water tank 5 can then flow into the planting box 2 through the electric valve, achieving automatic water replenishment for the plants. As water continuously flows into the planting box 2, the planting box 2 continuously descends. When the first distance detector detects that the height of the planting box 2 from the ground has returned to its initial value, the processor sends a corresponding signal to the electric valve, causing the electric valve to close, and water from the main water tank 5 stops flowing out. This allows the first valve 51 of the main water tank 5 to switch to the open state when the weight of the planting box 2 is reduced, so that the water in the main water tank 5 flows into the planting box 2, realizing automatic water replenishment for the plants in the planting box 2. After the plants are watered, the first valve 51 of the main water tank 5 will switch to the closed state to stop water replenishment, thereby improving the automation level of plant water replenishment and saving a lot of time and manpower.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should be covered within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic watering device for plants, characterized in that, include: Balance support; The planting box is installed at one end of the balance support; A secondary water tank is installed on a tray at the other end of the balance bracket; The main water tank is installed in the middle of the balance bracket. The main water tank is located above the planting box and the auxiliary water tank. The main water tank is provided with a first valve on the side wall near the planting box. The first valve can switch between an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the planting box is higher than the auxiliary water tank. In the closed state, the planting box and the auxiliary water tank are at the same height or lower than the auxiliary water tank. The auxiliary water tank and the first valve are connected by a first connector, so that when the auxiliary water tank is lower than the planting box, the auxiliary water tank drives the first valve to be in the open state through the first connector; The auxiliary water tank is equipped with a second valve, and a flow guide is provided between the tray and the planting box. In the open state, the auxiliary water tank is located at a first height. When the auxiliary water tank is located at a second height, the second valve is opened. The first height is higher than the second height. The second valve and the main water tank are connected by a third connector. When the auxiliary water tank is at the second height, the third connector drives the second valve to open. The tray is provided with a water outlet, and the drainage component includes a one-way water pipe. One end of the one-way water pipe is connected to the tray, and the other end of the one-way water pipe is connected to the planting box. The one-way water pipe allows water to flow unidirectionally from the tray to the planting box.

2. The automatic plant watering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector includes a first traction rope. A pulley is provided on the main water tank. One end of the first traction rope is fixedly connected to the auxiliary water tank, and the other end of the first traction rope is fixedly connected to the first valve through the pulley.

3. The automatic plant watering device according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The planting box and the first valve are connected by a second connector. When the planting box and the auxiliary water tank are at the same height or the planting box is lower than the auxiliary water tank, the planting box drives the first valve to be in a closed state through the second connector.

4. The automatic plant watering device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second connector includes a second traction rope, one end of which is fixedly connected to the planting box, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the first valve.

5. The automatic plant watering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage component includes an absorbent cotton rope, one end of which is located inside the tray, and the other end of which is located inside the planting box.

6. The automatic plant watering device according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The balance support has counterweights of the same weight at both ends.

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