Flowerpot capable of controlling soil humidity

By introducing a rotatable inner pot and control panel structure into the flowerpot, combined with a humidity sensor and servo motor, precise control of soil moisture is achieved, solving the problem that existing flowerpots cannot control precisely, improving the survival rate of plants and reducing human intervention.

CN223987457UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13HENAN POLYTECHNIC UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-13
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

Existing flower pots cannot precisely control soil moisture, resulting in low plant survival rates during cultivation and requiring significant manual intervention.

Method used

It adopts a rotatable inner basin and control board structure, combined with a humidity sensor and servo motor. By rotating the servo motor and adjusting the control board, it can achieve precise control of soil moisture in a single area and automatically replenish water using water pipes and water storage tanks.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise control of soil moisture, improves plant survival rate, reduces human intervention, and enhances plant cultivation quality.

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Abstract

An outer pot body and an inner pot body of the flowerpot capable of controlling the soil humidity are cylinders with the tops open, the diameters of the cylinders are gradually reduced from top to bottom, the inner pot body is coaxially arranged in the outer pot body, a water storage tank is arranged on the outer surface of the outer pot body, and an open groove is formed in the connecting position of the water storage tank and the outer pot body in the vertical direction; the control panel is arranged in a mounting cavity between the inner pot body and the outer pot body, a control rail is arranged on the upper surface of the bottom of the outer pot body, the control panel is mounted on the control rail, a first steering engine and a second steering engine are arranged at the bottom of the outer pot body, the first steering engine is connected with the bottom of the inner pot body, and the second steering engine is connected with the bottom of the control panel; a plurality of rows of threaded holes penetrating through the wall of the inner pot body are formed in the inner pot body, each row comprises at least seven threaded holes formed from top to bottom, a water diversion pipe is installed in each threaded hole, and connecting through holes corresponding to the threaded holes are formed in the control panel. The device is simple in structure and convenient to operate, and the survival rate of plants can be greatly increased.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of indoor flower cultivation auxiliary equipment, specifically, it relates to a flowerpot that can control soil moisture. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of society and economy, the demand for various flowers is gradually increasing. However, plants such as Phalaenopsis orchids have strict requirements for soil moisture, which needs to be controlled within 5%. If the soil is compacted and water cannot penetrate, it will lose its activity in a short time. Conversely, if the soil moisture is too high, it will easily lead to root rot. These plants that are sensitive to soil moisture need more accurate humidity control during the cultivation process.

[0003] However, current flower pots can only provide functions such as supplementing light, automatic watering, and convenient transplanting, but they cannot precisely control soil moisture. This leads to plants becoming overly dependent on careful manual care and having a low survival rate. In addition, most residents are unable to take good care of plants due to busy work and housework. Therefore, there is a need for a flower pot that can control the soil moisture in a single area to meet the cultivation needs of plants. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flowerpot that can control the soil moisture in a single area to meet the cultivation needs of plants and solve the technical problem that existing flowerpots cannot accurately control soil moisture.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A flowerpot with controllable soil moisture includes an outer pot, an inner pot, a water storage tank, a control panel, and a water inlet pipe. Both the outer pot and the inner pot are cylindrical with open tops and the diameter of the cylinders gradually decreases from top to bottom. The inner pot is coaxially arranged inside the outer pot, and the water storage tank is arranged on the outer surface of the outer pot. A groove is provided vertically at the connection between the water storage tank and the outer pot.

[0007] The control board is set in the mounting cavity between the inner basin and the outer basin. A control rail is provided on the bottom upper surface of the outer basin. The control board is mounted on the control rail. A first servo and a second servo are provided at the bottom of the outer basin. The first servo is connected to the bottom of the inner basin, and the second servo is connected to the bottom of the control board.

[0008] The inner basin has several rows of threaded holes that penetrate the inner basin wall. Each row includes at least seven threaded holes arranged from top to bottom. A water pipe is installed in each threaded hole. The control panel has connecting through holes corresponding to the threaded holes.

[0009] The water inlet pipe includes a horizontal water pipe. The left end of the horizontal water pipe is provided with an external thread corresponding to the internal thread of the threaded hole, and the left end of the horizontal water pipe is provided with a screwdriver slot. At least three water inlet grooves are provided along the axial direction on the outer surface of the horizontal water pipe.

[0010] A humidity sensor is installed on the outer surface of each water pipe.

[0011] The top of the water tank is flush with the top of the outer basin, and the bottom of the water tank is flush with the bottom of the inner basin.

[0012] The water tank is equipped with a water inlet, and a corresponding plug is installed inside the water inlet.

[0013] The number of connecting through holes corresponds to the number of threaded holes in each column, and each connecting through hole corresponds to a threaded hole in a different row from top to bottom.

[0014] The control board of this application is set in the installation cavity between the inner pot and the outer pot. A control rail is set on the bottom upper surface of the outer pot, and the control board is installed on the control rail. A first servo motor and a second servo motor are set at the bottom of the outer pot. The first servo motor is connected to the bottom of the inner pot, and the second servo motor is connected to the bottom of the control board. The first servo motor drives the rotation of the inner pot, and the second servo motor drives the rotation of the control board. When soil humidification is required, water is added by aligning the threaded holes on the inner pot with the threaded holes on the control board. This method is convenient and quick, greatly improving the cultivation quality of plants and increasing the survival rate of plants.

[0015] In summary, this application has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can greatly improve the survival rate of plants, effectively solving the technical problem that existing flower pots cannot accurately control soil moisture, resulting in a reduced plant survival rate. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the outer basin and water storage tank of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water pipe structure of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a top view of the outer basin and control panel of this application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of section AA in figure 5. Detailed Implementation

[0022] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a flowerpot that can control soil moisture includes an outer pot 1, an inner pot 2, a water storage tank 7, a control plate 3, and a water inlet pipe 4. Both the outer pot 1 and the inner pot 2 are cylindrical with open tops and the diameter of the cylinders gradually decreases from top to bottom. The inner pot 2 is coaxially arranged inside the outer pot 1. The water storage tank 7 is arranged on the outer surface of the outer pot 1. A groove 6 is provided vertically at the connection between the water storage tank 7 and the outer pot 1. The width of the groove 6 is 6mm.

[0023] The control plate 3 is installed in the mounting cavity between the inner basin 2 and the outer basin 1. The bottom upper surface of the outer basin 1 is provided with an upwardly protruding circular control track 20. The bottom of the control plate is provided with a control groove corresponding to the control track 20. The control plate 3 is installed on the control track 20 through the control groove. The bottom of the outer basin 1 is provided with a first servo motor 15 and a second servo motor 16. The first servo motor 15 is connected to the bottom of the inner basin 2, and the second servo motor 16 is connected to the bottom of the control plate 3. The first servo motor 15 is located at the center of the outer basin 1, and the second servo motor 16 is located at one-third of the distance from the center. The inner basin 2 is provided with several rows of threaded holes 10 penetrating the wall of the inner basin 2. Each row includes at least seven threaded holes 10 arranged from top to bottom. A water pipe 4 is installed in each threaded hole 10. The control plate 3 is provided with a connecting through hole 11 corresponding to the threaded hole 10. The water inlet pipe 4 includes a horizontal water pipe. The left end of the horizontal water pipe has an external thread 13 corresponding to the internal thread of the threaded hole 10, and a screwdriver slot 12. At least three water inlet grooves 14 are axially arranged on the outer surface of the horizontal water pipe. Each water inlet pipe 4 has a humidity sensor on its outer surface for measuring the humidity value within a single area. Only when the humidity value detected by each humidity sensor is lower than or reaches the factory-set preset humidity, it communicates with the main control chip 17 inside the inner basin using a Zigbee module to inform it of its number and status. Power is supplied by a CR2032 button battery. The top of the water storage tank 7 is flush with the top of the outer basin 1, and the bottom of the water storage tank 7 is flush with the bottom of the inner basin 2. The water storage tank 7 has a water inlet 8 with a corresponding plug inside. Water is injected into the water storage tank 7 through the water inlet 8, and the water inlet 8 is then plugged. Additionally, the water storage tank 7 has a cover 5. The first servo motor 15, the second servo motor 16, and the humidity sensor are all connected to the main control chip 17. The rotation of the first servo motor 15 and the second servo motor 16 is controlled by the main control chip 17 based on the humidity signal from the humidity sensor.

[0024] The number of connecting through holes 11 corresponds to the number of threaded holes 10 in each column, and each connecting through hole 11 corresponds to a threaded hole 10 in a different row from top to bottom. The connecting through holes 11 are set obliquely from top to bottom, and the angle between adjacent connecting through holes 11 is 4°, that is, there is only one individual connecting through hole 11 in each column and each row. The first servo motor 15, the second servo motor 16, the main control chip 17, and the battery 18 are all located inside the control track 20. The control board 3 is an arc-shaped plate that fits against the inner surface of the outer basin 1. The control board 3 has a baffle portion without the connecting through hole 11, which is used to close the slot 6. In the initial state, the baffle portion on the control board 3 blocks the slot 6 to prevent water from the water tank 7 from entering the installation cavity. The weight of the inner basin 2 and the soil inside the basin can ensure that the baffle portion of the control board 3 and the inner wall plane of the outer basin 1 are tightly fitted to prevent water leakage. Water that accidentally seeps in when the servo motor rotates will be blocked outside the control track 20 and then guided out through the drainage hole 9 set at the bottom of the outer basin 1 on the outside of the control track 20, thus achieving isolation of electronic devices. In this application, when transplanting plants, the water pipe 4 is first removed with a screwdriver, and then the plant is transplanted. In this application, when planting plants, the water pipe 4 is first installed with a screwdriver, then the plant is placed in the inner basin 2 and the appropriate height is adjusted, and finally the soil is filled in.

[0025] In practical use, the threaded holes 10 can be coded. The inner diameter of the threaded holes 10 and the connecting through holes 11 on the inner basin 2 is set to 3mm. A total of 56 threaded holes 10 are set in 8 columns and 7 rows. The 8 columns of threaded holes 10 are coded as A to H, and the 7 rows of threaded holes 10 are coded as 1 to 7. At this time, there are 7 rows of connecting through holes 11, with one connecting through hole 11 in each row. The first connecting through hole 11 corresponds to the first threaded hole 10 in each column, the second connecting through hole 11 corresponds to the second threaded hole 10 in each column, and so on. When a humidity sensor on a water inlet pipe 4 detects that the soil moisture is lower than the factory preset value, for example, when the humidity sensor on the water inlet pipe 4 in the threaded hole 10 (coded C2) in the second row of the third column detects that the soil moisture is lower than the factory preset value, the corresponding humidity sensor will send the character "C20" via Zigbee to inform the main control chip 17 that the humidity needs to be increased. The main control chip 17 drives the second servo motor 16 to rotate the control board 3 so that the second connecting through hole 11 on the control board 3 corresponds to the slot 6. Since the connecting through holes 11 are set diagonally from top to bottom and there is only one connecting through hole 11 per row, at this time, the water in the water storage tank 7 can only flow into this connecting through hole. Through hole 11, the main control chip 17 drives the first servo motor 15 to rotate the inner basin 2, so that the third column threaded hole 10 corresponds to the second row connection through hole 11 on the control board 3. Water in the water tank 7 then enters the water pipe 4 in the second row of the third column threaded hole 10 through the connection through hole 11 and flows into the soil to change the soil moisture. When the humidity sensor coded C2 detects that the humidity has reached the factory preset value, this humidity sensor sends the character "C21" via Zigbee to inform the main control chip 17 that the humidity here meets the standard. The main control chip 17 then drives the second servo motor 16 to rotate the control board 3 so that the baffle part of the control board 3 blocks the slot 6, waiting for the next adjustment. In addition, each humidity sensor is powered by a button battery CR2032, which can last for about 2500 days (6.8 years). The humidity sensor module needs to be replaced regularly. The main control chip 17, the first servo motor 15, and the second servo motor 16 are powered by two sets of 6V 4Ah lead-acid batteries 18 after voltage reduction. The batteries are charged through charging cable 19.

[0026] The control plate 3 of this application is disposed in the mounting cavity between the inner pot 2 and the outer pot 1. A control rail 20 is provided on the upper bottom surface of the outer pot 1, and the control plate 3 is mounted on the control rail 20. A first servo motor 15 and a second servo motor 16 are provided at the bottom of the outer pot 1. The first servo motor 15 is connected to the bottom of the inner pot 2, and the second servo motor 16 is connected to the bottom of the control plate 3. The first servo motor 15 drives the rotation of the inner pot 2, and the second servo motor 16 drives the rotation of the control plate 3. When soil moistening is required, water is added by aligning the threaded holes 10 on the inner pot 2 with the threaded holes 10 on the control plate 3. This method is convenient and quick, greatly improving the cultivation quality of plants and increasing plant survival rate. This application has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can greatly improve the survival rate of plants, effectively solving the technical problem that existing flower pots cannot accurately control soil moisture, leading to a decrease in plant survival rate.

[0027] The first servo motor 15, the second servo motor 16, the main control chip 17, and the humidity sensor in this utility model are all existing technologies and can be purchased on the market. The specific structure and working principle will not be described in detail, and the automatic control achieved does not involve new computer programs.

[0028] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate and not limit the technical solutions of this utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Any modifications or partial substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flowerpot capable of controlling soil moisture, characterized by: The utility model provides a kind of water conservancy system, including outer basin, inner basin, water storage tank, control panel and water guide pipe, outer basin and inner basin are both open top cylinder and the diameter of cylinder gradually decreases from top to bottom, inner basin is coaxially arranged in outer basin, water storage tank is arranged on the outer surface of outer basin, and the connecting portion of water storage tank and outer basin is provided with slot in vertical direction; Control panel is arranged in the installation cavity between inner basin and outer basin, the bottom surface of outer basin is provided with control track, and control panel is installed on control track, the bottom of outer basin is provided with first steering engine and second steering engine, first steering engine is connected with the bottom of inner basin, and second steering engine is connected with the bottom of control panel; Inner basin is provided with several columns of through inner basin wall screw holes, each column includes at least seven screw holes arranged from top to bottom, and each screw hole is provided with a water guide pipe, and control panel is provided with connecting through hole corresponding to screw hole.

2. The flowerpot capable of controlling soil humidity according to claim 1, wherein: Water guide pipe includes horizontal water pipe, the left end of horizontal water pipe is provided with external thread corresponding to the thread in screw hole, and the left end of horizontal water pipe is provided with screwdriver slot, and at least three water guide grooves are arranged on the outer surface of horizontal water pipe in axial direction.

3. A flowerpot capable of controlling soil moisture according to claim 2, wherein: Each water guide pipe is provided with humidity sensor on the outer surface.

4. A flowerpot capable of controlling soil moisture according to claim 3, wherein: The top of water storage tank is flush with the top of outer basin, and the bottom of water storage tank is flush with the bottom of inner basin.

5. A flowerpot capable of controlling soil moisture according to claim 4, wherein: Water storage tank is provided with water inlet, and the water inlet is provided with corresponding plug.

6. A flowerpot capable of controlling soil moisture according to claim 5, wherein: The number of connecting through hole corresponds to the number of each column of screw holes, and each connecting through hole corresponds to screw hole on different row from top to bottom.