Container plant factory

By designing a container plant plant system and using environmental control devices and plant cultivation systems, the problem of difficulty in collecting air data and adjusting the growth environment in the existing technology is solved, precise control of the plant growth environment is achieved, and the stability and yield of plant growth are improved.

CN222803592UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-29JIANGSU SANLENG SMARTCITY&IOT SYST CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420890301.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-26
Publication Date
2025-04-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-26

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Technical Problem

The existing plant planting methods are difficult to collect air data in real time, and it is impossible to quickly adjust the temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration in the box, making it difficult for plants to maintain a suitable growth state, and lacks the means to accurately control environmental factors such as light, temperature, humidity, and CO concentration.

Method used

A container plant plant system was designed, including environmental control devices and plant cultivation systems. The environmental control device includes an air conditioning device, a dehumidifier, a CO2 generator and an air sensor, which can collect air data in real time and adjust temperature, humidity and CO2 concentration as needed. The plant cultivation system includes water and fertilizer circulation device, water and fertilizer monitoring device and plant lighting lamp, and an intelligent fertilization and irrigation system is realized through automated control modules.

Benefits of technology

Accurate control of the plant growth environment is achieved, ensuring that plants grow at appropriate temperature, humidity and CO2 concentrations, improving the stability and yield of plant growth, and reducing energy waste and environmental pollution.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a container plant factory which comprises a container body and a plant cultivation system. The interior of the container body is divided into an operation area and a cultivation area; a movable door is arranged between the operation area and the cultivation area; the operation area is provided with a main control terminal, a water storage tank and a storage cabinet; an illuminating lamp is arranged at the upper part in the container body; an environment control device is arranged on the right side of the container body; the environment control device is provided with an air conditioning device indoor unit, an air conditioning device outdoor unit, a dehumidifier, a CO2 generator and an air sensor; the plant cultivation system is located in the cultivation area and comprises a water and fertilizer circulating device, a water and fertilizer monitoring device, a plant illumination lamp, a cultivation frame and a planting disc. According to the container plant factory, the water and fertilizer circulating device, the water and fertilizer monitoring device, the plant illumination device and the environment control device are intelligently controlled through the main control terminal.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of container plant factory system design, in particular to a container plant factory. Background Art

[0002] The container plant factory system is a system that uses advanced technology to grow plants in hydroponics or other soilless cultivation methods by controlling environmental conditions such as light, temperature, and humidity. This system can achieve seasonal planting, improve yield and quality, and reduce dependence on soil and water resources.

[0003] Domestically, container plant factory systems have been widely studied and applied. Some large agricultural enterprises, scientific research institutions and universities have begun to conduct research and practice in this field. For example, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has built an intelligent hydroponic factory in Beijing, using advanced technical means to achieve efficient and stable vegetable production. In addition, some startups have also launched their own planting factory systems to provide planting solutions for farmers.

[0004] Overseas, some developed countries have made great progress in container plant factory systems. For example, Japan is one of the world's leading countries in plant factory technology research and development and application. They have accumulated rich experience in lighting control, temperature and humidity control, climate regulation, etc., and achieved high-yield and high-quality plant production. In addition, the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea and other countries also have certain research and application results in this field.

[0005] Smart container plant factories show the following development trends both at home and abroad:

[0006] Continuous technological progress: With the development of science and technology, the technology of smart container plant factories is also constantly improving. For example, lighting control technology is becoming more and more sophisticated, and the spectrum and light intensity can be adjusted according to the growth needs of plants; temperature and humidity control technology is becoming more and more accurate, and can be precisely controlled according to the growth stage and environmental conditions of plants. In addition, automation technology is also constantly developing, realizing the automation and intelligence of the planting process.

[0007] Energy saving and environmental protection: Smart container plant factories have significant advantages in energy utilization and environmental protection. Through lighting control, temperature and humidity control and other means, the energy and environmental conditions required by plants can be accurately regulated to reduce energy waste and environmental pollution. At the same time, due to the use of hydroponics or other soilless cultivation methods, soil erosion and water resource consumption can be reduced.

[0008] Diversified planting varieties: Smart container plant factories can grow a variety of different plant varieties according to different market demands. Whether it is vegetables, fruits or herbs, their growth needs can be met by adjusting environmental conditions. This provides the possibility for a diversified supply of agricultural products.

[0009] Industrial development: Smart container plant factories are gradually moving from research laboratories to industrial applications. More and more agricultural enterprises and startups are beginning to get involved in this field and launch their own smart planting equipment and systems. At the same time, the government has also increased its support for smart agriculture and encouraged companies to invest in and develop smart container plant factories.

[0010] Existing plant cultivation methods make it difficult to collect air data in real time, and cannot quickly adjust the temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration in the box to keep the plants in a state suitable for growth. There is a lack of means to accurately control environmental factors such as light, temperature, humidity, and CO concentration. Utility Model Content

[0011] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a container plant factory to solve the problems in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0012] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0013] A container plant factory comprises a container body and a plant cultivation system; the inner part of the container body is divided into an operation area and a cultivation area; a movable door is provided between the operation area and the cultivation area; the operation area is provided with a main control terminal, a water storage tank and a storage cabinet; a lighting lamp is provided above the interior of the container body; an environmental control device is provided on the right side of the container body; the environmental control device is provided with an air conditioning device internal unit, an air conditioning device external unit dehumidifier, a CO2 generator and an air sensor; the plant cultivation system is located inside the cultivation area, and comprises a water and fertilizer circulation device, a water and fertilizer monitoring device, a plant lighting lamp, a cultivation rack and a planting tray; the water and fertilizer circulation device is provided with a water storage tank, a water storage tank water supply pump, a planting tray water supply pump, a water pipe and an electromagnetic water valve; the water and fertilizer monitoring device is provided with a pH sensor, an EC sensor, a water level sensor and a water and fertilizer sterilizer; the cultivation rack is divided into columns; the planting tray is placed on the cultivation rack, one is placed in each cell, and the plant lighting lamp is installed on the cultivation rack connecting rod at the bottom of the planting tray.

[0014] Furthermore: the operation area and the cultivation area are separated by a movable door, and the movable door is fixed on the container body through a track.

[0015] Furthermore: the main control terminal is fixed to the box body by bolts, and the main control terminal integrates a host, an operation screen, and an automation control module.

[0016] Furthermore: the water storage tank, water storage tank, water storage tank water supply pump, planting tray water supply pump, and electromagnetic water valve are connected by flanges through water pipes.

[0017] Furthermore: the pH sensor, EC sensor, water level sensor and water fertilizer sterilizer are fixed on the water storage tank through a flange.

[0018] Furthermore: the air sensor integrates a temperature and humidity sensor and a CO2 sensor.

[0019] Furthermore: the main control terminal is connected to the environment control device, the water and fertilizer circulation device, the water and fertilizer monitoring device, and the plant lighting lamp through wires.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0021] 1. The environmental control device located on the right side of the container body collects real-time air data inside the box. The main control terminal drives the air conditioning device, dehumidifier, and CO2 generator according to the data, and adjusts the temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration in the box to keep the plants in a state suitable for growth. The smart container plant factory needs to be able to accurately control environmental factors such as light, temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration.

[0022] 2. The plant growth process is monitored and managed throughout the process through environmental control devices and water quality detection sensors, including the collection and analysis of plant growth data, automated plant growth management systems, intelligent fertilization and irrigation systems, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the container plant factory of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the operation area of ​​the container plant factory of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the plant cultivation system of the container plant factory of the utility model.

[0027] In the accompanying drawings: 1. container body; 110. cultivation area; 120. operation area; 121. main control terminal; 122. water storage tank; 123. storage cabinet; 130. lighting; 140. environmental control device; 141. air conditioning device internal unit; 142. air conditioning device external unit; 143. dehumidifier; 144. CO2 generator; 145. air sensor; 2. plant cultivation system; 210. water and fertilizer circulation Device; 211, water storage tank; 212, water storage tank water supply pump; 213, planting tray water supply pump; 214, water pipe; 215, electromagnetic water valve; 220, water and fertilizer monitoring device; 221, pH value sensor; 222, EC sensor; 223, water level sensor; 224, water and fertilizer sterilizer; 230, plant light; 240, cultivation rack; 241, cultivation rack connecting rod; 250, planting tray; 260, movable door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0031] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 , a container plant factory includes a container body 1 and a plant cultivation system 2.

[0032] In this embodiment: the interior of the container body 1 is divided into an operation area 120 and a cultivation area 110; a movable door 260 is provided between the operation area 120 and the cultivation area 110; the operation area 120 is provided with a main control terminal 121, a water tank 122 and a storage cabinet 123; a lighting lamp 130 is provided above the interior of the container body 1; an environmental control device 140 is provided on the right side of the container body 1; the environmental control device 140 is provided with an air conditioning device internal unit 141, an air conditioning device external unit 142, a dehumidifier 143, a CO2 generator 144 and an air sensor 145, and the operation area 120 and the cultivation area 110 are separated by a movable door 260, and the movable door 260 is fixed to the container body 1 by a track, and the main control terminal 121 is fixed to the box body by bolts, and the main control terminal 121 integrates a host, an operation screen, and an automatic control module. The air sensor 145 integrates a temperature and humidity sensor and a CO2 sensor. The staff is located in the operation area 120 and controls the operation through the main control terminal 121. The locker 123 is used to place items. The lighting 130 is used to illuminate the operation area 120. The air sensor 145 and the environmental control device 140 detect the values ​​of various indicators in the air and then adjust them respectively. The air conditioning device external unit 142 and the air conditioning device internal unit 141 cooperate to adjust the air temperature of the cultivation area 110. The CO2 generator 144 adjusts the CO2 concentration in the air. The dehumidifier 143 adjusts the air humidity. When on-site observation is required, the movable door 260 is opened to enter the cultivation area 110 for observation;

[0033] In this embodiment, the plant cultivation system 2 is located inside the cultivation area 110, and includes a water-fertilizer circulation device 210, a water-fertilizer monitoring device 220, a plant lighting lamp 230, a cultivation rack 240 and a planting tray 250; the water-fertilizer circulation device 210 is provided with a water storage tank 211, a water storage tank water supply pump 212, a planting tray water supply pump 213, a water pipe 214 and an electromagnetic water valve 215; the water-fertilizer monitoring device 220 is provided with a pH sensor 221, an EC sensor 222, a water level sensor 223 and a water-fertilizer sterilizer 224; the cultivation rack 240 is provided with a water-fertilizer circulation device 210 ... The plant tray 250 is placed on the cultivation rack, one in each cell, the plant light 230 is installed on the cultivation rack connecting rod 241 at the bottom of the plant tray 250, the water tank 122, the water tank 211, the water tank water pump 212, the plant tray water pump 213, and the electromagnetic water valve 215 are connected by flanges through the water pipe 214, the pH sensor 221, the EC sensor 222, the water level sensor 223 and the water fertilizer sterilizer 224 are fixed on the water tank 211 through flanges, and the main control terminal (121) is connected by flanges. The wires connect the environment control device 140, the water and fertilizer circulation device 210, the water and fertilizer monitoring device 220, and the plant lighting lamp 230. The plants are cultivated in the planting tray 250. The cultivation rack 240 cooperates with the cultivation rack connecting rod 241 to support the growth of the plants and facilitate their climbing. The water supply pump 212 of the water storage tank draws the water in the water storage tank 122 into the water storage tank 211. The water and fertilizer circulation device 210 evenly spreads the water and fertilizer in and out of the water tank to complete the dilution of the water and fertilizer. Then the planting tray water supply pump 213 sends the water and fertilizer in the water storage tank 211 into the water pipe 214. In the planting tray 250, the water and fertilizer sterilizer 224 maintains the sterilization state of the water and fertilizer to prevent bacteria in the water and fertilizer from infecting the plants. The water and fertilizer monitoring device 220 monitors the water and fertilizer concentration in the planting tray 250 and controls the amount of water and fertilizer input by switching the electromagnetic water valve 215. The pH sensor 221, EC sensor 222, and water level sensor 223 jointly detect the values ​​required for the growth of other plants in the planting tray 250, and display the collected data in real time on the main control terminal 121. The plant lighting lamp 230 provides additional light for the plants to promote their growth.

[0034] Working principle: the staff is located in the operation area 120 and controls the operation through the main control terminal 121. The storage cabinet 123 is used to place items. The lighting lamp 130 is used to illuminate the operation area 120. The plants are cultivated in the planting tray 250. The cultivation rack 240 cooperates with the cultivation rack connecting rod 241 to support the growth of the plants and facilitate their climbing. The water supply pump 212 of the water storage tank draws the water in the water storage tank 122 into the water storage tank 211. The water and fertilizer circulation device 210 evenly spreads the water and fertilizer in and out of the water tank to complete the dilution of the water and fertilizer. Then the planting tray water supply pump 213 sends the water and fertilizer in the water storage tank 211 into the planting tray 250 through the water pipe 214. The water and fertilizer sterilizer 224 maintains the sterilization state of the water and fertilizer to prevent bacteria in the water and fertilizer from infecting the plants. The water and fertilizer monitoring device 220 monitors the water and fertilizer concentration in the planting tray 250. The amount of water and fertilizer input is controlled by the switch electromagnetic water valve 215, the pH sensor 221, the EC sensor 222, and the water level sensor 223 jointly detect the values ​​required for the growth of other plants in the planting tray 250, and the collected data is displayed in real time on the main control terminal 121, the plant light 230 provides additional light for the plants to promote their growth, the air sensor 145 and the environmental control device 140 detect the values ​​of various indicators in the air, and then adjust them respectively, among which the air conditioning device outdoor unit 142 and the air conditioning device indoor unit 141 cooperate to adjust the air temperature of the cultivation area 110, the CO2 generator 144 adjusts the CO2 concentration in the air, and the dehumidifier 143 adjusts the air humidity. When on-site observation is required, the movable door 260 is opened to enter the cultivation area 110 for observation.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. Container plant factory, characterized by: It comprises a container body (1) and a plant cultivation system (2); The interior of the container body (1) is divided into an operation area (120) and a cultivation area (110); a movable door (260) is provided between the operation area (120) and the cultivation area (110); the operation area (120) is provided with a main control terminal (121), a water storage tank (122) and a storage cabinet (123); a lighting lamp (130) is provided on the upper part of the interior of the container body (1); an environmental control device (140) is provided on the right side of the container body (1); the environmental control device (140) is provided with an air conditioning device internal unit (141), an air conditioning device external unit (142), a dehumidifier (143), a CO2 generator (144) and an air sensor (145); The plant cultivation system (2) is located inside the cultivation area (110), and comprises a water-fertilizer circulation device (210), a water-fertilizer monitoring device (220), a plant illumination lamp (230), a cultivation frame (240) and a planting tray (250); the water-fertilizer circulation device (210) is provided with a water storage tank (211), a water storage tank water supply pump (212), a planting tray water supply pump (213), a water pipe (214) and an electromagnetic water valve (215); the water-fertilizer monitoring device (220) is provided with a pH value sensor (221), an EC sensor (222), a water level sensor (223) and a water-fertilizer sterilizer (224); the cultivation frame (240) is divided into four rows and four layers; the planting tray (250) is placed on the cultivation frame, one in each cell, and the plant illumination lamp (230) is installed on the cultivation frame connecting rod (241) at the bottom of the planting tray (250).

2. The container plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating area (120) and the cultivation area (110) are separated by a movable door (260), and the movable door (260) is fixed on the container body (1) via a track.

3. The container plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control terminal (121) is fixed to the box body by means of bolts, and a host computer, an operation screen, and an automation control module are integrated inside the main control terminal (121).

4. The container plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (122), the water storage tank (211), the water storage tank water supply pump (212), the planting tray water supply pump (213), and the electromagnetic water valve (215) are connected by flanges through a water pipe (214).

5. The container plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pH value sensor (221), the EC sensor (222), the water level sensor (223) and the water and fertilizer sterilizer (224) are fixed on the water storage tank (211) via a flange.

6. The container plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air sensor (145) integrates a temperature and humidity sensor and a CO2 sensor.

7. The container plant factory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control terminal (121) is connected to the environment control device (140), the water and fertilizer circulation device (210), the water and fertilizer monitoring device (220), and the plant lighting lamp (230) via wires.

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