Irrigation equipment

Abstract

The irrigation equipment comprises a main machine and a medicine box. The main machine comprises a nozzle, a water flow pipeline, a water source connector, a main machine liquid medicine pipeline and a liquid medicine input port, the water flow pipeline is connected between the nozzle and the water source connector, and the main machine liquid medicine pipeline is connected between the water flow pipeline and the liquid medicine input port. The medicine box comprises a medicine liquid container, a medicine box medicine liquid pipeline and a medicine liquid output port, the medicine box medicine liquid pipeline is connected between the medicine liquid container and the medicine liquid output port, and the medicine liquid output port is configured to be capable of being connected with the medicine liquid input port of the main machine. The medicine box can serve as an independent accessory to be detachably connected to the main machine, so that the main machine of the irrigation equipment can execute conventional irrigation operation under the condition that the medicine box is not installed, and liquid medicine maintenance operation can be executed under the condition that the medicine box is installed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to irrigation equipment in the field of automated irrigation. Background Technology

[0002] For areas requiring irrigation or spraying of pesticides, such as outdoor lawns, pipes can be pre-laid beneath the area (e.g., underground) and multiple nozzles can be installed on the pipes to irrigate or spray the entire area. Alternatively, automated irrigation systems, which function as individual, stand-alone devices, can be used to irrigate or maintain the area. Summary of the Invention

[0003] A watering device is disclosed, comprising: a main unit including a nozzle, a water flow pipe, a water source interface, a main unit liquid pipe, and a liquid inlet, wherein the water flow pipe is connected between the nozzle and the water source interface, and the main unit liquid pipe is connected between the water flow pipe and the liquid inlet; and a medicine box including a liquid container, a medicine box liquid pipe, and a liquid outlet, wherein the medicine box liquid pipe is connected between the liquid container and the liquid outlet, and the liquid outlet is configured to be connected to the liquid inlet, such that the medicine box can be connected to the main unit.

[0004] In one or more embodiments, the host further includes a host electrical interface, the pillbox further includes a pillbox electrical interface, and the host electrical interface and the pillbox electrical interface are configured to be coupled together and, when coupled, to supply power from the host to the pillbox.

[0005] In one or more embodiments, the host electrical interface and the medicine box electrical interface are configured to be coupled together via a cable or directly.

[0006] In one or more embodiments, the host further includes a host housing, and the medicine box further includes a medicine box housing. An opening is provided on the side of the host housing to expose the liquid medicine inlet and the host electrical interface, and an opening is provided on the side of the medicine box housing to expose the liquid medicine outlet and the medicine box electrical interface.

[0007] In one or more embodiments, the liquid output port and the liquid input port are configured to be connected together via a pipe.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, the main unit includes a main unit base, and the pillbox further includes a pillbox base, the pillbox base including a mounting portion that mates with the main unit base to allow the main unit to be detachably mounted on the mounting portion.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the liquid medicine inlet is disposed on the main unit base, and the liquid medicine outlet is disposed on the mounting portion, such that after the main unit is mounted on the mounting portion, the liquid medicine outlet is inserted into the main unit base and connected to the liquid medicine inlet.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, the medicine box further includes: a medicine box housing, the medicine box housing at least partially covering at least a portion of the liquid medicine container and for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medicine conduit of the medicine box, the mounting portion being exposed outside the medicine box housing.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the host computer further includes a host electrical interface disposed on the host computer base, and the medicine box further includes a medicine box electrical interface disposed on the mounting portion. The host electrical interface and the medicine box electrical interface are configured such that, after the host computer is mounted on the mounting portion, the medicine box electrical interface is inserted into the host computer base and coupled together with the host electrical interface to supply power from the host computer to the medicine box.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, the host and the pillbox are configured to synchronously establish electrical and / or piping connections between the host and the pillbox during the process of mounting the host onto the mounting portion.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, the medicine box further includes a pump disposed on the medicine box liquid pipeline and configured to drive the liquid in the liquid container through the medicine box liquid pipeline to the liquid inlet during operation.

[0014] In one or more embodiments, the host further includes a one-way valve disposed between the water flow pipe and the host liquid pipe to prevent liquid in the water flow pipe from flowing back into the host liquid pipe.

[0015] In embodiments of this disclosure, the medicine box can be detachably connected to the main unit of the irrigation equipment as a separate accessory. This allows the main unit of the irrigation equipment to perform routine irrigation operations independently without the medicine box, and to perform chemical curing operations with the medicine box installed. This helps to reduce the size, weight, and cost of the irrigation equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the irrigation device according to the first embodiment of this disclosure in the state of separation of the main unit and the medicine box is shown schematically.

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic side view of the irrigation device according to the first embodiment of this disclosure is shown in the state where the main unit and the medicine box are separated.

[0018] Figure 3 A partial side sectional view of a first embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically.

[0019] Figure 4 A top view schematically showing the base of the medicine box in the first embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5 A schematic side view of the irrigation device according to the first embodiment of this disclosure in the combined state of the main unit and the medicine box is shown.

[0021] Figure 6 A schematic side view of the irrigation device according to the second embodiment of this disclosure in the combined state of the main unit and the medicine box is shown.

[0022] Figure 7 An example of the host unit of the irrigation device in the third embodiment of this disclosure is shown schematically. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or equivalent parts are given the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are not repeated.

[0024] In embodiments of this disclosure, the irrigation equipment (also referred to as an "irrigation system") may include a main unit and a chemical cartridge, wherein the main unit and the chemical cartridge can be detachably installed or connected together, enabling the main unit to independently perform conventional irrigation operations without the chemical cartridge installed or connected, and to perform chemical curing operations in conjunction with the chemical cartridge when the chemical cartridge is installed or connected. This helps to reduce the size, weight, and cost of the main unit of the irrigation equipment.

[0025] First Embodiment

[0026] In the first embodiment of this disclosure, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the main unit 100 of the irrigation equipment may have a first body part 110 and a second body part 120, wherein the first body part 110 is connected to the second body part 120 in a manner that allows it to rotate relative to the second body part 120.

[0027] For example, the first body portion 110 and the second body portion 120 can be connected via a gimbal, wherein the gimbal can be a horizontal gimbal that supports rotation (and / or oscillation) in the horizontal direction, or an omnidirectional gimbal that supports rotation (and / or oscillation) in the horizontal direction and up-and-down rotation (or oscillation) in the vertical direction. The first body portion 110 can be mounted on the rotatable portion of the gimbal (e.g., the upper part of the gimbal), while the fixed portion of the gimbal can be fixed to or within the second body portion 120, such that the first body portion 110 can rotate and / or oscillate relative to the second body portion 120 in the horizontal and / or vertical directions under the action of the rotatable portion of the gimbal.

[0028] One or more nozzles 140 may be provided on the first body portion 110. For example, when multiple nozzles 140 are configured, each nozzle may be a nozzle of the same type or capable of supporting the same spray pattern, or it may be a nozzle such as a variable cross-section nozzle or a columnar nozzle capable of supporting different spray patterns such as rain curtain spray pattern and area spray pattern.

[0029] A water source interface 130 may be provided on the housing of the second body portion 120, or at another suitable location on the main body housing of the main body 100. The water source interface 130 is configured to connect to an external water source or to a conduit connected to an external water source, allowing water from an external water source to enter the interior of the main body 100.

[0030] A water pipe 180 is connected between the water source interface 130 and the nozzle 140 so as to guide the water that enters the host 100 through the water source interface 130 to the nozzle 140, and then spray it out from the nozzle 140.

[0031] For example, the water flow pipe 180 may include a first pipe section mainly located in the first fuselage portion 110 and a second pipe section mainly located in the second fuselage portion 120.

[0032] One end of the first pipe section of the water flow pipe 180 can be rigidly or otherwise connected or fixed to the rotatable part of the pan-tilt unit, for example, it can be connected to one end of a rotary joint inside the pan-tilt unit. At the other end of the first pipe section of the water flow pipe 180 and / or on the pipe body of the first pipe section of the water flow pipe 180, an interface or branch pipe connected to the nozzle 140 can be provided. Thus, the first pipe section of the water flow pipe 180 and the nozzle 140 can change their horizontal orientation and / or pitch angle as the rotatable part of the pan-tilt unit rotates or oscillates, thereby achieving different spray angles and ranges.

[0033] One end of the second pipe section of the water flow pipe 180 can be connected to the water source interface 130, and the other end can be connected to the first pipe section of the water flow pipe 180, for example, it can be connected to the other end of the rotary joint inside the gimbal, so that the second pipe section of the water flow pipe 180 can be connected to the first pipe section of the water flow pipe 180 and form a complete and sealed water flow pipe 180.

[0034] The main unit 100 may have a main unit base 150. On the main unit base 150, for example on the side edge and / or bottom surface of the main unit base 150, mounting structures such as slots and buckles may be provided to match a part of the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200 (e.g., a part of the side edge and / or upper surface of the medicine box base 230), so as to allow the main unit 100 to be detachably mounted or connected to the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200, thereby realizing the assembly or connection of the main unit 100 and the medicine box 200.

[0035] The main unit 100 may have a liquid medicine inlet 162. The liquid medicine inlet 162 is configured to be connected to the medicine box 200 when the main unit 100 and the medicine box 200 are connected, or to enable the connection between the main unit 100 and the medicine box 200 by connecting to the medicine box 200.

[0036] For example, the liquid inlet 162 may be exposed to the outside of the main unit 100 from a side opening on the main unit housing of the main unit 100. For example, the liquid inlet 162 may extend at least partially from the side opening to the outside of the main unit 100, or it may be entirely located inside the main unit housing and be visible from the outside of the main unit 100 via the side opening or connected to the liquid inlet 162.

[0037] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the liquid inlet 162 can also be located inside the second body part 120 or on the medicine box base 230, and can be exposed to the outside of the main unit 100 through the opening on the medicine box base 230. For example, the liquid inlet 162 can be observed or connected to the outside of the main unit 100 through the opening on the medicine box base 230.

[0038] The liquid medicine inlet 162 can be connected to the water flow pipe 180 through the liquid medicine pipe 170 of the main unit, for example, to the second pipe section of the water flow pipe 180, so that when the main unit 100 and the medicine box 200 are assembled or connected, the liquid medicine in the medicine box 200 can enter the liquid medicine pipe 170 of the main unit through the liquid medicine inlet 162, and then enter the water flow pipe 180, and mix with the water entering the water flow pipe 180 through the water source interface 130, and then be sprayed to the outside of the main unit 100 through the nozzle 140.

[0039] For example, at the connection between the main unit liquid pipe 170 and the water pipe 180, or at other suitable locations of the main unit liquid pipe 170, a mechanism or component such as a one-way valve 172 can be installed to prevent liquid in the water pipe 180 from flowing back into the main unit liquid pipe 170.

[0040] The host 100 may also have a host electrical interface 164. The host electrical interface 164 may be configured to be coupled to the pillbox electrical interface of the pillbox 200 when the host 100 and the pillbox 200 are connected, and may supply power to the pillbox 200 when coupled to the pillbox electrical interface of the pillbox 200.

[0041] For example, the host electrical interface 164 may be exposed to the outside of the host 100 from a side opening on the host housing of the host 100. For example, the host electrical interface 164 may extend at least partially from the side opening to the outside of the host 100, or it may be entirely located inside the host housing and be visible or accessible from the outside of the host 100 via the side opening.

[0042] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the main power interface 164 can also be located inside the second body part 120 or on the medicine box base 230, and can be exposed to the outside of the main unit 100 through the opening on the medicine box base 230. For example, it can be observed from the outside of the main unit 100 through the opening on the medicine box base 230 or connected to the main power interface 164.

[0043] With the main power interface 164 configured, it is not necessary to equip the medicine box 200 with separate power supply-related components (e.g., battery, external power socket, connection circuit to external power source, etc.), which helps to simplify the design of the medicine box 200, reduce the weight and volume of the medicine box 200, and improve the uniformity of the product.

[0044] Additionally, the host electrical interface 164 can also be configured to receive electrical signals from the medicine box 200, such as signals indicating insufficient liquid volume in the medicine box 200, signals indicating insufficient power in the medicine box 200, and signals indicating a malfunction (e.g., leakage) of one or more components of the medicine box 200, when coupled to the medicine box electrical interface of the medicine box 200. Thus, the status of the host 100 and the medicine box 200 can be monitored uniformly by the host 100, and the host 100 and the medicine box 200 can be controlled synchronously or in a coordinated manner.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, as an independent accessory of the main unit 100, the medicine box 200 may include a medicine container 210, a medicine box medicine pipe 250, a pump 260, and a medicine outlet 242.

[0046] The medicine container 210 may have an outlet 212, allowing the medicine in the medicine container 210 to flow out of the medicine container 210 through the outlet 212. For example, the outlet 212 may be located at the bottom of the medicine container 210 or at other suitable locations.

[0047] The liquid medicine container 210 can be configured to be detachably connected to the liquid medicine tubing 250 of the medicine box.

[0048] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the liquid medicine container 210 can be inserted into the medicine box housing 220 of the medicine box 200, thereby installing the liquid medicine container 210 into the medicine box 200. By installing the liquid medicine container 210 into the medicine box 200, the medicine box liquid medicine channel 250 can be connected to the outlet 212 of the liquid medicine container 210 in a sealed manner, thereby allowing the liquid in the liquid medicine container 210 to flow into the medicine box liquid medicine channel 250 through the outlet 212.

[0049] For example, when the liquid medicine container 210 is inserted into and fixed in the medicine box 200, one end of the liquid medicine pipe 250 of the medicine box, which serves as the liquid medicine inflow end, can be simultaneously or synchronously inserted into the outlet 212 of the liquid medicine container 210, so that the liquid medicine pipe 250 of the medicine box and the outlet 212 of the liquid medicine container 210 are connected together in a sealed manner. For example, a sealing structure such as a sealing ring can be provided at the liquid medicine inflow end of the liquid medicine pipe 250 of the medicine box and / or the outlet 212 of the liquid medicine container 210.

[0050] Pump 260 is installed on medicine box liquid pipeline 250 and is configured to drive the liquid in medicine container 210 into medicine box liquid pipeline 250 through outlet 212 of medicine container 210 during operation, and finally out from the other end of medicine box liquid pipeline 250.

[0051] The liquid output port 242 can be the liquid outlet of the medicine box liquid pipe 250, or it can be connected to the liquid outlet of the medicine box liquid pipe 250 through another pipe or interface. The liquid output port 242 is configured to be connected to the liquid inlet 162 of the main unit 100, so that the main unit 100 can be connected to the medicine box 200 simultaneously when the liquid output port 242 and the liquid inlet 162 are connected. When the main unit 100 is connected to the medicine box 200, the liquid in the liquid container 210 is allowed to enter the medicine box liquid pipe 250 through the outlet 212 of the liquid container 210 under the drive of the pump 260, and then flow out from the liquid output port 242, and then enter the main unit liquid pipe 170 of the main unit 100 through the liquid inlet 162 of the main unit 100.

[0052] For example, the liquid output port 242 can be located on a portion of the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200 that matches the mounting structure of the main unit base 150 of the main unit 100, and the main unit 100 can be mounted on the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200 by installing or assembling the mounting structure of the main unit base 150 of the main unit 100 with the matching portion of the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200. Simultaneously, the liquid output port 242 can be connected to the liquid input port 162 of the main unit 100, for example, by inserting it into the opening of the main unit base 150 of the main unit 100.

[0053] For example, as the mounting structure of the host base 150 of the host 100 is installed or assembled with the matching part of the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200, one of the liquid output port 242 and the liquid input port 162 is inserted into the other of the liquid output port 242 and the liquid input port 162, so that the liquid output port 242 and the liquid input port 162 are connected together at the same time as the host 100 and the medicine box 200 are connected or assembled together, and a complete and sealed liquid channel is formed between the host 100 and the medicine box 200.

[0054] Since the liquid medicine inlet 162 of the main unit 100 is located on the side of the main unit housing of the main unit 100, the liquid medicine outlet 242 can also be located on the side of the medicine box housing 220 of the medicine box 200. For example, an opening for the liquid medicine outlet 242 to be exposed can be provided on the medicine box housing 220 of the medicine box 200. Thus, after the main unit 100 is installed on the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200, the liquid output port 242 can be inserted into the opening on the side of the main unit housing of the main unit 100 and connected to the liquid input port 162 of the main unit 100, or the liquid input port 162 of the main unit 100 can be inserted into the opening on the medicine box housing 220 of the medicine box 200 and connected to the liquid output port 242 of the medicine box 200 (for example, one of the liquid output port 242 and the liquid input port 162 is inserted into the other of the liquid output port 242 and the liquid input port 162), so that the liquid output port 242 and the liquid input port 162 are connected together when the main unit 100 and the medicine box 200 are connected or assembled together, and a complete and sealed liquid channel is formed between the main unit 100 and the medicine box 200.

[0055] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the pillbox 200 may also include a pillbox electrical interface 244 that mates with the host electrical interface 164 of the host 100. The pillbox electrical interface 244 is configured to be coupled to the host electrical interface 164 of the host 100 when the host 100 and the pillbox 200 are connected, and to draw power from the host 100 when coupled to the host electrical interface 164 of the host 100.

[0056] The configuration location, configuration method, and configuration quantity of the medicine box electrical interface 244 can correspond to the configuration location, configuration method, and configuration quantity of the host electrical interface 164 of the host 100, so that the host 100 and the medicine box 200 can be conveniently and smoothly coupled together when connected.

[0057] For example, corresponding to the configuration where the main unit electrical interface 164 is located on the side of the main unit housing of the main unit 100, the medicine box electrical interface 244 can be located on the side of the medicine box housing 220 of the medicine box 200. For example, the medicine box electrical interface 244 can be configured to be exposed to the outside of the medicine box housing 220 through a side opening of the medicine box housing 220 of the medicine box 200. In this way, when the main unit 100 is mounted on the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200, the medicine box electrical interface 244 located on the side of the medicine box housing 220 of the medicine box 200 can be synchronously coupled with the main unit electrical interface 164 located on the side of the main unit housing of the main unit 100, so that the medicine box 200 can obtain power from the main unit 100 to power the pump 260 and / or other electronic or electrical components within the medicine box 200.

[0058] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, corresponding to the arrangement where the main unit electrical interface 164 is located inside the second body portion 120 or on the medicine box base 230 and can be exposed downward to the outside of the main unit 100 through the opening on the medicine box base 230, the medicine box electrical interface 244 can also be located on the portion of the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200 that matches the mounting structure of the main unit base 150 of the main unit 100. When the main unit 100 is mounted on the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200, the medicine box electrical interface 244 can, for example, be synchronously inserted into the opening of the main unit base 150 of the main unit 100 and coupled together with the main unit electrical interface 164 of the main unit 100, so that the medicine box 200 can obtain power from the main unit 100 for use by the pump 260 and / or other electronic or electrical components inside the medicine box 200.

[0059] Furthermore, the medicine box electrical interface 244 can also be configured to send electrical signals, such as signals indicating insufficient liquid volume in the medicine box 200, signals indicating insufficient power in the medicine box 200, and signals indicating a malfunction (e.g., leakage) of one or more components of the medicine box 200, to the host 100 when coupled to the host electrical interface 164. Thus, the host 100 can uniformly monitor the status of both the host 100 and the medicine box 200, and coordinately control both the host 100 and the medicine box 200.

[0060] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, a liquid level sensor 270 can be installed at an appropriate location within the medicine box liquid pipe 250 and / or medicine container 210 to sense the amount of medicine in the medicine box liquid pipe 250 and / or medicine container 210.

[0061] At least a portion of the medicine box liquid pipeline 250, at least a portion of the pump 260, at least a portion of the medicine liquid outlet 242, and other components such as the medicine box electrical interface 244 and the liquid level sensor 270 can all be mounted on the medicine box base 230.

[0062] For example, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, at least one of the liquid medicine outlet 242 and the medicine box electrical interface 244 can be configured on a first part (also referred to as the "mounting part") of the medicine box base 230 that matches the mounting structure of the host base 150 of the host 100, while the medicine box liquid medicine pipe 250, pump 260 and liquid level sensor 270, etc., can be configured on a second part of the medicine box base 230 that is different from the first part mentioned above.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the medicine box housing 220 of the medicine box 200 can at least partially cover at least a portion of the liquid medicine container 210 and is at least connected to the second portion of the medicine box base 230 to form a accommodating space for accommodating the medicine box liquid medicine pipe 250, pump 260, and level sensor 270, etc. The first portion of the medicine box base 230 is exposed outside the medicine box housing 220.

[0064] For example, a support structure can be provided on the inner side of the medicine box housing 220 and / or on the second part of the medicine box base 230, so that, as Figure 1 After the liquid medicine container 210 is inserted into the medicine box housing 220 as shown, the liquid medicine container 210 can be installed or fixed in the medicine box housing 220 by the support structure, and the outlet 212 of the liquid medicine container 210 can be automatically and sealed to the medicine box liquid medicine pipe 250.

[0065] In situations where chemical maintenance is required, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the liquid medicine container 210 can be inserted into the medicine box shell 220 of the medicine box 200, and then the top cover 222 of the medicine box shell 220 can be closed to complete the assembly of the medicine box 200 itself.

[0066] Then, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the main unit 100 can be installed onto the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200 from top to bottom using the mounting structures on the main unit base 150 of the main unit 100 and the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200 that match the main unit base 150 of the main unit 100. This allows the liquid inlet 162 of the main unit 100 to be automatically and directly connected to the liquid outlet 242 of the medicine box 200, and the main unit electrical interface 164 of the main unit 100 to be automatically and directly coupled to the medicine box electrical interface 244 of the medicine box 200. That is, the electrical connection and / or pipe connection between the main unit 100 and the medicine box 200 are completed simultaneously during the process of installing the main unit 100 onto the mounting part of the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200, thereby forming... Figure 5 The image shows the state after installation.

[0067] With the liquid medicine inlet 162 and the main unit electrical interface 164 of the main unit 100 located on the side of the main unit housing of the main unit 100, and the liquid medicine outlet 242 and the medicine box electrical interface 244 of the medicine box 200 located on the side of the medicine box housing 220 of the medicine box 200, the main unit base 150 of the main unit 100 and the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200 can be configured to allow the main unit 100 and the medicine box 200 to be installed or connected together by horizontally pushing the main unit 100 into or onto the medicine box base 230 of the medicine box 200, thereby forming Figure 5 The image shows the state after installation.

[0068] Then, the water source interface 130 of the host 100 can be connected to an external water source, and the power supply of the host 100 can be turned on or off.

[0069] In this case, the main unit 100 can supply power to components such as the pump 260 in the medicine box 200 via the main unit electrical interface 164 and the medicine box electrical interface 244, which are coupled together. This allows the medicine in the medicine container 210 of the medicine box 200 to enter the main unit medicine pipe 170 of the main unit 100 through the medicine box medicine pipe 250 and the connected medicine output port 242 and medicine input port 162, driven by the pump 260. The medicine then enters the water pipe 180 and mixes with the water entering the water pipe 180 from the external water source through the water source interface 130. Finally, the mixture is sprayed to the outside of the main unit 100 through the nozzle 140.

[0070] When no chemical treatment is required, the main unit 100 can be used independently without being connected to the chemical container 200. In this case, for example, due to mechanisms or components such as a one-way valve 172 installed at the connection between the main unit's chemical treatment pipe 170 and the water flow pipe 180, or at other suitable locations in the main unit's chemical treatment pipe 170, water flowing from an external water source into the water flow pipe 180 via the water source interface 130 will not flow back into the main unit's chemical treatment pipe 170, thereby enabling regular irrigation operations.

[0071] Second Embodiment

[0072] In the second embodiment of this disclosure, as Figure 6 As shown, the structure and / or configuration of the main unit 600 of the irrigation equipment is similar to that of the main unit 100 in the first embodiment.

[0073] For example, the main unit 600 may have a first body part 610, a second body part 620, a water source interface 630, a nozzle 640, a base 650, a medicine inlet 662, and a main unit electrical interface 664, etc. Its structure and / or configuration may be the same as or similar to the structure and / or configuration of the corresponding components of the main unit 100 in the first embodiment, such as the first body part 610, the second body part 620, the water source interface 630, the nozzle 640, the base 650, the medicine inlet 662, and the main unit electrical interface 664. Repeated parts will not be described again.

[0074] In the second embodiment, the liquid inlet 662 and the host electrical interface 664 are disposed on the side of the host housing of the host 600, or exposed to the outside of the host 600 from an opening on the side of the host housing of the host 600. For example, each of the liquid inlet 662 and the host electrical interface 664 may extend at least partially from the side of the host housing of the host 600 to the outside of the host 600, may be entirely located outside or inside the host housing, and may be visible from or connected to the liquid inlet 662 and the host electrical interface 664 from the outside of the host 600.

[0075] In addition, in the second embodiment, the base 650 of the main unit 600 does not need to be configured with a mounting structure for cooperating with the medicine box base of the medicine box 700 as in the first embodiment.

[0076] like Figure 6 As shown, the structure and / or configuration of the medicine box 700 of the irrigation equipment is similar to that of the medicine box 200 in the first embodiment, and the repeated parts will not be described again.

[0077] In the second embodiment, the liquid medicine outlet 742 and the medicine box electrical interface 744 are disposed on the side of the medicine box housing of the medicine box 700, or exposed to the outside of the medicine box 700 from an opening on the side of the medicine box housing of the medicine box 700.

[0078] In addition, in the second embodiment, the edges of the medicine box shell and the medicine box base are connected, such that the medicine box base does not include the part that is exposed outside the medicine box shell and is fitted with the base 650 of the main unit 600 as in the first embodiment.

[0079] like Figure 6 As shown, in the second embodiment, the liquid medicine inlet 662 of the main unit 600 and the liquid medicine outlet 742 of the medicine box 700 can be connected together through a pipe 810, and the main unit electrical interface 664 of the main unit 600 and the medicine box electrical interface 744 of the medicine box 700 can be coupled together through a cable 820. This realizes the connection between the main unit 600 and the medicine box 700.

[0080] exist Figure 6 In the connected state shown, the host 600 can supply power to components such as the pump (refer to the pump 260 in the first embodiment) in the medicine box 700 via the host electrical interface 664 and the medicine box electrical interface 744, which are coupled together by the host electrical interface 664 and the medicine box electrical interface 744, which are coupled together by the cable 820. This allows the medicine in the medicine container (refer to the medicine container 210 in the first embodiment) of the medicine box 700 to enter the host medicine pipe (refer to the host medicine pipe 170 in the first embodiment) of the host 600 under the drive of the pump in the medicine box 700, through the medicine box medicine pipe (refer to the medicine box medicine pipe 250 in the first embodiment) and the medicine output port 742 and the medicine input port 662 connected together by the pipe 810. Then, it enters the water pipe (refer to the water pipe 180 in the first embodiment) of the host 600 and mixes with the water that enters the water pipe of the host 600 from the external water source through the water source interface 630. Finally, it is sprayed to the outside of the host 600 through the nozzle 640.

[0081] When no chemical treatment is required, the main unit 600 can be used independently without being connected to the medicine box 700. In such cases, for example, due to mechanisms or components such as a one-way valve (refer to the one-way valve 172 in the first embodiment) installed at the connection between the main unit's chemical treatment pipe (refer to the main unit's chemical treatment pipe 170 in the first embodiment) and the water flow pipe (refer to the water flow pipe 180 in the first embodiment) or at other suitable locations on the main unit's chemical treatment pipe 170, water flowing from an external water source into the main unit's water flow pipe through the water source interface 630 will not flow back into the main unit's chemical treatment pipe, thereby enabling regular irrigation operations.

[0082] Third Embodiment

[0083] In the third embodiment of this disclosure, as Figure 7As shown, the main unit 900 of the irrigation equipment can adopt the same or similar structure as the main unit 100 in the first embodiment, and has a first liquid inlet 910, a first main unit electrical interface 920, and a main unit liquid pipe 930. The configuration and connection method of the first liquid inlet 910, the first main unit electrical interface 920, and the main unit liquid pipe 930 can refer to the configuration and connection method of the liquid inlet 162, the main unit electrical interface 164, and the main unit liquid pipe 170 of the main unit 100 in the first embodiment, respectively. Furthermore, a second liquid inlet 912 and a second main unit electrical interface 922 are also provided on the side of the main unit housing of the main unit 900. The configuration and connection method of the second liquid inlet 912 and the second main unit electrical interface 922 can refer to the configuration and connection method of the liquid inlet 662 and the main unit electrical interface 664 in the second embodiment, respectively. For example, the second liquid inlet 912 can be connected to the main liquid pipe 930 through a pipe, thus serving as the liquid inlet of the main liquid pipe 930 together with the first liquid inlet 910; the second main electrical interface 922 can be electrically connected to the first main electrical interface 920, or electrically connected to the circuit connected to the first main electrical interface 920, thus playing the same role as the first main electrical interface 920.

[0084] Thus, the host 900 in the third embodiment can not only be used with a first type of medicine box, such as the medicine box 200 in the first embodiment, for example, assembled or connected with a first type of medicine box, such as the medicine box 200, in the manner of the first embodiment, but also can be used with a second type of medicine box, such as the medicine box 700 in the second embodiment, for example, connected with a second type of medicine box, such as the medicine box 700, in the manner of the second embodiment.

[0085] In embodiments of this disclosure, the irrigation equipment includes a main unit and a chemical tank. The main unit can operate independently, enabling it to perform conventional irrigation operations without the chemical tank installed or connected. Alternatively, it can be assembled or connected to the chemical tank, allowing it to perform chemical curing operations when the chemical tank is installed or connected. This reduces the size, weight, and cost of the main unit of the irrigation equipment.

[0086] The basic principles of this disclosure have been described above with reference to embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this disclosure are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of the various embodiments of this disclosure. Furthermore, the foregoing details are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations; the foregoing details do not limit the scope of this disclosure to its implementation.

[0087] The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems disclosed herein are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. In various embodiments, these devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems may be connected, arranged, and configured in any suitable manner.

[0088] Additionally, words such as "including," "containing," and "having" in the text are open-ended terms meaning "including but not limited to," and can be used interchangeably. The words "or" and "and" used here refer to the words "and / or," and can be used interchangeably unless the context explicitly indicates otherwise. The word "such as" used here refers to the phrase "such as but not limited to," and can be used interchangeably.

[0089] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, devices, and methods of this disclosure, the components or steps can be disassembled and / or recombined. These disassemblies and / or recombinations should be considered as equivalent solutions to this disclosure.

[0090] In this article, modifiers without quantifiers, such as "first" and "second," are intended to distinguish different components / parts / circuits / modules / devices / steps, rather than to emphasize order, positional relationship, importance, or priority. In contrast, modifiers with quantifiers, such as "first" and "second," can be used to emphasize the order, positional relationship, importance, or priority of different components / parts / circuits / modules / devices / steps.

[0091] The above description is given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only. This description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations therein.

Claims

1. An irrigation device, characterized in that, The irrigation equipment includes: The main unit includes a nozzle, a water flow pipe, a water source interface, a main unit medicine pipe, and a medicine inlet. The water flow pipe is connected between the nozzle and the water source interface, and the main unit medicine pipe is connected between the water flow pipe and the medicine inlet. The medicine box includes a medicine container, a medicine box liquid pipe, and a medicine box liquid outlet. The medicine box liquid pipe is connected between the medicine container and the medicine box liquid outlet. The medicine box liquid outlet is configured to be connected to the medicine inlet, so that the medicine box can be connected to the host computer.

2. The irrigation equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The host also includes a host electrical interface, and the medicine box also includes a medicine box electrical interface. The host electrical interface and the medicine box electrical interface are configured to be coupled together and, when coupled, to supply power from the host to the medicine box.

3. The irrigation equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The main unit electrical interface and the medicine box electrical interface are configured to be coupled together via a cable or directly.

4. The irrigation equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The main unit also includes a main unit housing, and the medicine box also includes a medicine box housing. An opening is provided on the side of the main unit housing to expose the liquid medicine inlet and the main unit electrical interface, and an opening is provided on the side of the medicine box housing to expose the liquid medicine outlet and the medicine box electrical interface.

5. The irrigation equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid output port and the liquid input port are configured to be connected together via a pipe.

6. The irrigation equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main unit includes a main unit base, and the medicine box also includes a medicine box base, the medicine box base including a mounting portion that matches the main unit base to allow the main unit to be detachably mounted on the mounting portion.

7. The irrigation equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The liquid medicine inlet is located on the base of the main unit, and the liquid medicine outlet is located on the mounting part, such that after the main unit is mounted on the mounting part, the liquid medicine outlet is inserted into the base of the main unit and connected to the liquid medicine inlet.

8. The irrigation equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The medicine box also includes: A medicine box housing, which at least partially covers at least a portion of the medicine container and is used to accommodate at least a portion of the medicine box's medicine conduit, wherein the mounting portion is exposed outside the medicine box housing.

9. The irrigation equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The main unit also includes a main unit electrical interface disposed on the main unit base, and the medicine box also includes a medicine box electrical interface disposed on the mounting portion. The main unit electrical interface and the medicine box electrical interface are configured such that after the main unit is mounted on the mounting portion, the medicine box electrical interface is inserted into the main unit base and coupled together with the main unit electrical interface so as to supply power from the main unit to the medicine box.

10. The irrigation equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The main unit and the medicine box are configured to simultaneously complete the electrical connection and / or piping connection between the main unit and the medicine box during the process of installing the main unit onto the mounting portion.

11. The irrigation equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The medicine box also includes a pump, which is disposed on the medicine liquid pipeline of the medicine box and configured to drive the medicine liquid in the medicine liquid container to flow through the medicine liquid pipeline to the medicine liquid inlet when in operation; and / or The main unit also includes a one-way valve, which is disposed between the water flow pipe and the main unit's liquid pipe to prevent liquid in the water flow pipe from flowing back into the main unit's liquid pipe.

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