Planting and irrigation integrated system

By integrating sensors and irrigation holes in the planting pot and quickly connecting with plugs and pipe joints, the complex problems of sensors being easy to loosen and fall off and install in traditional potted irrigation systems are solved, protecting the plant roots and simplifying the operation process.

CN223182702UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-05WUHAN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202421464521.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-25
Publication Date
2025-08-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-25

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Technical Problem

In the existing potted irrigation system, the sensors and drip arrow components are prone to loosening and falling off, and the installation is complicated and frequently inserted and pulled and pulled out damages the plant roots, increasing maintenance difficulty and cost.

Method used

Integrate sensors and irrigation holes into the planting pot, and enable quick connections through plugs and pipe fittings, reducing installation difficulties and protecting the root system.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the operation process, avoids loosening and falling off of sensors and arrows, protects the plant roots, and reduces the complexity of installation and expansion and removal.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a planting and irrigation integrated system which comprises a planting pot, an irrigation system and a controller. A boss is upwards arranged at the bottom in the planting pot, a plurality of irrigation holes are formed in the side wall of the boss, a sensor is further arranged in the planting pot, a water injection hole is formed in the bottom of the planting pot and located below the boss, a pipeline connector is arranged on the side wall of the planting pot, and the water injection hole is communicated with the pipeline connector through a pipeline. A plug is arranged on the side wall of the planting pot and electrically connected with the sensor. The sensor and the drip arrow do not need to be manually arranged additionally, so that the operation difficulty is reduced, and meanwhile, damage to plant roots caused by repeated insertion and extraction of the sensor and the drip arrow is avoided; the planting pot and the controller as well as the planting pot and the irrigation system are quickly communicated through the plug and the pipeline joint respectively, so that the installation difficulty is greatly reduced, the time is saved, and the connection mode of the plug and the pipeline joint is easier to quickly expand and disassemble, and other planting pots are not influenced in the expansion or disassembly process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of planting, in particular to an integrated planting and irrigation system. Background Art

[0002] In today's modern agricultural and horticultural irrigation landscape, the design and implementation of irrigation systems plays a vital role in increasing crop yields and ensuring healthy plant growth. However, existing irrigation systems, particularly for potted plants and planters, suffer from a number of significant technical deficiencies and limitations.

[0003] First, traditional potted plant irrigation systems typically require individual irrigation components, such as sensors and water-injection drippers, to be placed within each pot. While this design approach allows for precise monitoring of plant water and fertilizer needs and irrigation, the fact that these components are installed independently of the pots makes them prone to loosening and falling off during actual use. This not only impacts the stability and reliability of the irrigation system but also increases the difficulty and cost of subsequent maintenance.

[0004] Secondly, because sensors and drip arrows need to be frequently plugged and unplugged for installation when relocating the plant pots, this process can easily damage plant roots. Roots are crucial for absorbing water and nutrients, and damage not only affects plant growth but can also lead to plant disease, further impacting yield and quality.

[0005] In addition, the installation process of existing irrigation systems is complicated and tedious, which increases installation costs and limits the application and promotion of irrigation systems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an integrated planting and irrigation system to overcome the deficiencies in the above-mentioned prior art.

[0007] The technical solution of the utility model for solving the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a planting and irrigation integrated system, including a planting pot, an irrigation system and a controller; a boss is provided upwardly at the bottom of the planting pot, the boss is hollow, and a plurality of irrigation holes are provided on the side wall of the boss; a sensor is also provided in the planting pot, a water injection hole is provided at the bottom of the planting pot below the boss, a pipe joint is provided on the side wall of the planting pot, and the water injection hole and the pipe joint are connected through a pipe; the pipe joint is connected to the irrigation system; a plug is provided on the side wall of the planting pot, the sensor is electrically connected to the plug, and the plug is electrically connected to the controller through a signal line.

[0008] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by integrating the sensor and the irrigation hole in the planting pot, there is no need for additional manual arrangement of the sensor and the drip arrow, which reduces the difficulty of operation, and also avoids damage to the plant roots caused by repeated plugging and unplugging of the sensor and the drip arrow, and avoids the loosening and falling off of the sensor and the drip arrow; between the planting pot and the controller, and between the planting pot and the irrigation system, only need to be quickly connected through the plug and the pipe joint respectively, which greatly reduces the difficulty of installation and saves time, and the connection method of the plug and the pipe joint is easier to quickly expand and disassemble, and other planting pots will not be affected during the expansion or disassembly process.

[0009] On the basis of the above technical solution, the present invention can also be improved as follows.

[0010] Furthermore, the sensors include a temperature and humidity sensor, an EC value sensor, a pH value sensor, a rainfall sensor and an illumination sensor. The temperature and humidity sensor, the EC value sensor, and the pH value sensor are arranged on the boss, and the rainfall sensor and the illumination sensor are arranged on the top edge of the planting pot.

[0011] Furthermore, a wire-passing tube is arranged along the height direction of the edge of the planting pot, and the lines between the rainfall sensor and the light intensity sensor and the plug are arranged in the wire-passing tube.

[0012] Furthermore, drainage holes are provided on the bottom wall of the planting pot.

[0013] Furthermore, the irrigation system includes a water pump, a main pipe and a branch pipe; the water inlet end of the water pump is connected to an external water source, the water outlet end of the water pump is connected to the main pipe, one end of the branch pipe is connected to the main pipe through a three-way joint, and the other end is connected to the pipe joint; the water pump is electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] Furthermore, the irrigation system further includes a relay, which is electrically connected to the water pump and the controller.

[0015] Furthermore, a one-way valve is detachably connected to the end of the main pipeline. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the planting pot structure of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the planting pot structure of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0019] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are as follows:

[0020] 1. Planting pot; 11. Boss; 12. Irrigation hole; 13. Water injection hole; 14. Pipe joint; 15. Plug; 16. Wire pipe; 17. Drain hole; 18. Support; 2. Irrigation system; 21. Water pump; 22. Main pipe; 23. Branch pipe; 24. T-joint; 25. Relay; 26. One-way valve; 3. Controller; 4. Sensor; 41. Temperature and humidity sensor; 42. EC value sensor; 43. pH value sensor; 44. Rainfall sensor; 45. Light intensity sensor; 5. Signal line. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The principles and features of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, Example 1, an integrated planting and irrigation system, includes a planting basin 1, an irrigation system 2 and a controller 3; a boss 11 is provided upward at the bottom of the planting basin 1, the boss 11 is hollow, and a plurality of irrigation holes 12 are provided on the side wall of the boss 11, a sensor 4 is also provided in the planting basin 1, a water injection hole 13 is provided at the bottom of the planting basin 1 below the boss 11, a pipe joint 14 is provided on the side wall of the planting basin 1, and the water injection hole 13 is connected to the pipe joint 14 through a pipe; the pipe joint 14 is connected to the irrigation system 2; a plug 15 is provided on the side wall of the planting basin 1, the sensor 4 is electrically connected to the plug 15, and the plug 15 is electrically connected to the controller 3 through a signal line 5.

[0023] By integrating the sensor 4 and the irrigation hole 12 in the planting pot 1, there is no need to manually arrange the sensor 4 and the dripping arrow, which reduces the difficulty of operation. At the same time, it also avoids damage to the plant root system caused by repeated plugging and unplugging of the sensor 4 and the dripping arrow, and prevents the sensor 4 and the dripping arrow from loosening or falling off. The planting pot 1 and the controller 3, and the planting pot 1 and the irrigation system 2, only need to be quickly connected through the plug 15 and the pipe connector 14 respectively, which greatly reduces the difficulty of installation and saves time. The connection method of the plug 15 and the pipe connector 14 is more convenient for rapid expansion and disassembly, and the expansion or disassembly process will not affect other planting pots 1.

[0024] In the specific implementation, the controller 3 is an ESP8266 module. In addition, support parts 18 are set around the bottom of the planting pot 1. The support parts 18 can lift the lower end surface of the planting pot 1. The pipe between the water injection hole 13 and the pipe joint 14 can be set between the upper end surface of the support part 18 and the lower end surface of the planting pot 1, so that the planting pot 1 can be placed stably and the planting pot 1 will not be pressed on the pipe; in addition, a wire threading hole is set at the bottom of the planting pot 1 below the boss 11, and the signal line 5 of the sensor 4 passes through the wire threading hole, and the signal line 5 and the wire threading hole are sealed by sealant.

[0025] Example 2: This example is a further improvement on Example 1, and its details are as follows:

[0026] The sensor 4 includes a temperature and humidity sensor 41, an EC value sensor 42, a pH value sensor 43, a rainfall sensor 44 and a light intensity sensor 45. The temperature and humidity sensor 41, the EC value sensor 42, and the pH value sensor 43 are arranged on the boss 11, and the rainfall sensor 44 and the light intensity sensor 45 are arranged on the top edge of the planting pot 1.

[0027] The temperature and humidity sensor 41, EC value sensor 42, and pH value sensor 43 are arranged inside the planting pot 1 and in contact with the soil or substrate. They can monitor the temperature and humidity, EC value and pH value in the soil or substrate. The rainfall sensor 44 and light intensity sensor 45 are arranged on the top of the planting pot 1, which can monitor the light intensity and rainfall, and thus can carry out watering according to actual conditions.

[0028] Example 3: This example is a further improvement on Example 2, and its details are as follows:

[0029] A wire guide 16 runs along the height of the planter 1, and the wiring between the rainfall sensor 44 and the light sensor 45 and the plug 15 is routed within the wire guide 16. The signal wire 5 of the sensor 4 is relatively thin and easily damaged if exposed. The wire guide 16 effectively protects the signal wire 5.

[0030] Example 4: This example is a further improvement on Example 1, and its details are as follows:

[0031] The bottom wall of the planting pot 1 is provided with a drainage hole 17. After the matrix and soil fully absorb water, the excess water can be discharged from the drainage hole 17 to avoid excessive water accumulation in the planting pot 1 and causing root rot of the plant.

[0032] Example 5: This example is a further improvement on Example 1, and its details are as follows:

[0033] Irrigation system 2 includes a water pump 21, a main pipe 22, and a branch pipe 23. The water inlet of water pump 21 is connected to an external water source, and the water outlet of water pump 21 is connected to main pipe 22. One end of branch pipe 23 is connected to main pipe 22 via a tee joint 24, and the other end is connected to pipe joint 14. Water pump 21 is electrically connected to controller 3. The connection between main pipe 22 and branch pipe 23 via tee joint 24 makes installation and removal faster and expansion more convenient.

[0034] Example 6: This example is a further improvement on Example 5, and its details are as follows:

[0035] The irrigation system 2 also includes a relay 25, which is electrically connected to the water pump 21 and the controller 3. Through the setting of the relay 25, a remote connection can be made through the Wi-Fi chip of the ESP8266 module, thereby remotely controlling the closure of the relay 25, so that the water pump 21 is powered for irrigation.

[0036] Example 7: This example is a further improvement on Example 5, and its details are as follows:

[0037] The end of the main pipe 22 is detachably connected to a one-way valve 26. When watering, in order to prevent water and fertilizer from flowing out of the end of the main pipe 22 and maintain water pressure, the end of the main pipe 22 needs to be closed. The one-way valve 26 can play a sealing role and is easy to remove. When the planting pot 1 needs to be expanded, it can be expanded normally by simply unplugging the one-way valve 26.

[0038] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A planting and irrigation integrated system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a planting pot (1), an irrigation system (2) and a controller (3); a boss (11) is provided upwardly at the bottom of the planting pot (1), the boss (11) is hollow, a plurality of irrigation holes (12) are provided on the side wall of the boss (11), a sensor (4) is also provided in the planting pot (1), a water injection hole (13) is provided at the bottom of the planting pot (1) below the boss (11), a pipe joint (14) is provided on the side wall of the planting pot (1), the water injection hole (13) and the pipe joint (14) are connected to each other through a pipe; the pipe joint (14) is connected to the irrigation system (2); a plug (15) is provided on the side wall of the planting pot (1), the sensor (4) is electrically connected to the plug (15), and the plug (15) is electrically connected to the controller (3) through a signal line (5); The sensor (4) comprises a temperature and humidity sensor (41), an EC value sensor (42), a pH value sensor (43), a rainfall sensor (44) and a light intensity sensor (45); the temperature and humidity sensor (41), the EC value sensor (42) and the pH value sensor (43) are arranged on the boss (11); the rainfall sensor (44) and the light intensity sensor (45) are arranged on the top edge of the planting pot (1).

2. The integrated planting and irrigation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wire-passing tube (16) is arranged along the height direction of the edge of the planting pot (1), and the lines between the rainfall sensor (44) and the light intensity sensor (45) and the plug (15) are arranged in the wire-passing tube (16).

3. The integrated planting and irrigation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the planting pot (1) is provided with a drainage hole (17).

4. The integrated planting and irrigation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The irrigation system (2) comprises a water pump (21), a main pipeline (22) and a branch pipeline (23); the water inlet end of the water pump (21) is connected to an external water source, the water outlet end of the water pump (21) is connected to the main pipeline (22), one end of the branch pipeline (23) is connected to the main pipeline (22) via a three-way joint (24), and the other end is connected to the pipeline joint (14); the water pump (21) is electrically connected to the controller (3).

5. The integrated planting and irrigation system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The irrigation system (2) further comprises a relay (25), wherein the relay (25) is electrically connected to the water pump (21) and the controller (3).

6. The integrated planting and irrigation system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A one-way valve (26) is detachably connected to the end of the main pipeline (22).