Urban fog culture and water culture composite planting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of urban fog cultivation hydroponics composite planting equipment, including cylinder, channel is provided in cylinder;Cylinder outer side is equipped with planting stand, and the gap is left between planting stand inner side wall and cylinder outer side wall to form water mist chamber, and the plant root of the plant planted on planting stand is exposed in water mist chamber;Upper water supply chamber and upper atomization barrel shell are connected on the upper end of cylinder, small atomization bin is provided in upper atomization barrel shell, and electronic refrigeration equipment is arranged on the inner wall of atomization bin;Water of lower water supply chamber and nutrient solution in lower nutrient solution chamber are conveyed to upper water supply chamber and atomization bin respectively under the action of power component by channel;Upper water supply chamber and upper atomization barrel shell are communicated with water mist chamber, so that water and atomized nutrient solution conveyed to top are scattered to plant root simultaneously by water mist chamber under the action of gravity.The overall cooling effect of the utility model's urban fog cultivation hydroponics composite planting equipment is good, and it is more conducive to plant growth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plant cultivation technology, and more specifically, to a hydroponic hybrid cultivation device. Background Technology

[0002] With societal development, traditional agricultural planting methods can no longer meet the needs of modern life. Soilless cultivation is an important cultivation method in modern agriculture. Aeroponics and hydroponics are two typical soilless cultivation models. Hydroponics involves immersing plant roots in a nutrient solution for growth; aeroponics uses a spraying device to atomize the nutrient solution into small droplets, which are then sprayed directly onto the plant roots to provide the water and nutrients needed for plant growth. Existing aeroponic cultivation has the problem that while the ultra-small droplet size of the liquid is beneficial for plant nutrient absorption, the supply is insufficient; hydroponics, on the other hand, suffers from insufficient oxygen absorption by the roots.

[0003] Although devices combining aeroponics and hydroponics have been developed, their cooling systems struggle to lower the nutrient solution in the atomizing tank to the required temperature due to the large volume of water. Furthermore, existing designs for cooling with water spray, which involves passing water through metal pipes that circulate within the nutrient solution for heat exchange, also fall short of the desired cooling effect. Temperature control of the plant roots is crucial, especially when the device is used on a balcony. High temperatures combined with direct sunlight can raise plant temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, which is detrimental to plant growth. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a hydroponic composite planting device with good overall cooling effect, in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] An urban aeroponic and hydroponic hybrid planting device is constructed, including a column body with a channel running from top to bottom inside the column body; wherein, a planting column is sleeved on the outer side of the column body, and a gap is left between the inner side wall of the planting column and the outer side wall of the column body to form a water mist chamber, and the roots of the plants planted on the planting column are exposed in the water mist chamber.

[0007] The upper end of the column is connected to an upper water supply chamber and an upper atomizing barrel shell. A small atomizing chamber is provided inside the upper atomizing barrel shell, and an electronic cooling device is provided on the inner wall of the atomizing chamber. The lower end of the column is connected to a lower water supply chamber for storing water and a lower nutrient solution chamber for storing nutrient solution. The water in the lower water supply chamber and the nutrient solution in the lower nutrient solution chamber are transported to the upper water supply chamber and the atomizing chamber respectively through the channel under the action of the power component.

[0008] The upper water supply chamber and the outer shell of the upper atomizing barrel are both connected to the water mist chamber, so that the water transported to the top and the atomized nutrient solution are simultaneously dispersed to the plant roots through the water mist chamber under the action of gravity.

[0009] The urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model further includes a cooling circulation pump, which drives the water in the upper water supply chamber to circulate and cool through the cooling block on the electronic refrigeration device.

[0010] The urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model includes a nozzle on one side of the upper water supply chamber that is connected to the lower water pump or a pressure water source and has an adjustable direction. This nozzle is used to atomize and cool the water from the lower water supply chamber and spray it into the water mist chamber.

[0011] The urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model includes an automatic float valve for automatically controlling the water level in the lower water supply chamber.

[0012] The urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model includes a set of adjustable pipes at the top of the column that can be adjusted to different heights.

[0013] The urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model includes a planting column composed of multiple hollow planting chambers assembled together; the planting chambers are provided with multiple planting holes communicating with the water mist chambers, and the planting holes are provided with protrusions for fixing the edge of the planting basket.

[0014] The urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model has interfaces for external drip irrigation provided on the sides of the lower water supply chamber and the lower nutrient solution chamber.

[0015] The urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model, wherein the water mist chamber is located between the column and the planting column, and the water mist chamber extends from the upper end to the lower end of the planting column.

[0016] The urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model includes a buffer chamber between the upper water supply chamber, the outer shell of the upper atomizing barrel, and the water mist chamber to facilitate the thorough mixing of water and atomized nutrient solution.

[0017] The urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model is wherein the buffer chamber is connected to the upper water supply chamber and the outer shell of the upper atomizing barrel, and is also connected to the water mist chamber.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting a small atomizing chamber inside the outer shell of the upper atomizing barrel, and directly placing the electronic cooling device on the wall of the atomizing chamber, the nutrient solution can be cooled down quickly due to the small water volume in the atomizing chamber. After being atomized by the ultrasonic atomizer, the small fan blows the cold mist into the planting column through the air duct of the atomizing chamber, replenishing the nutrient solution and cooling the plant roots on the planting column.

[0019] Further beneficial effects include: by setting up a dedicated circulation pump, the water in the upper water supply chamber is drawn out and circulated and cooled by the cooling block on the electronic cooling equipment until the water in the upper water supply chamber reaches the set temperature; after the water is cooled to the set temperature, the solenoid valve opens and the water flows into the water mist chamber through the solenoid valve to replenish the water and cool the plant roots in the water mist chamber. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of an urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, a clear and complete description will be provided below in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0025] The preferred embodiment of the urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting equipment of this utility model is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, see also Figure 2 , Figure 3The system includes a column 20 with a channel running from top to bottom inside. A planting column 10 is fitted around the outer side of the column 20, with a gap between the inner wall of the planting column 10 and the outer wall of the column 20 to form a water mist chamber. The roots of the plants planted on the planting column 10 are exposed within the water mist chamber. An upper water supply chamber 31 and an upper atomizing barrel shell 32 are connected to the upper end of the column 20. A small atomizing chamber is located inside the upper atomizing barrel shell 32, and an electronic cooling device is installed on the inner wall of the atomizing chamber. The lower end of the column 20 is connected to a lower water supply chamber 41 for storing water and a lower nutrient solution chamber 42 for storing nutrient solution. The water in the lower water supply chamber 41 and the nutrient solution in the lower nutrient solution chamber 42 are transported through the channel to the upper water supply chamber 31 and the atomizing chamber respectively under the action of the power component. The upper water supply chamber 31 and the outer shell 32 of the upper atomizing barrel are both connected to the water mist chamber, so that the water transported to the top and the atomized nutrient solution are simultaneously scattered to the plant roots through the water mist chamber under the action of gravity.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, see also Figure 2 , Figure 3 By using a hollow column 20 to connect the upper and lower water supply chambers 41, the upper atomizing barrel shell 32, and the lower nutrient solution chamber 42, a water mist chamber is formed between the planting column 10 and the column 20. Since the upper water supply chamber 31 and the upper atomizing barrel shell 32 are both connected to the water mist chamber, the water transported from the middle channel of the column 20 to the top and the atomized nutrient solution are simultaneously dispersed to the plant roots through the water mist chamber under the action of gravity. While completing the circulation of clean water and nutrient solution, the problem of insufficient oxygen absorption in the plant roots is avoided.

[0027] It should be noted that, as Figure 1 As shown, see also Figure 2 , Figure 3 The aforementioned water mist chamber is located between the column 20 and the planting column 10, and extends from the upper end to the lower end of the planting column 10. It can be seen that the water mist chamber is an independent space completely isolated from the internal space of the column 20, so that water and atomized nutrient solution can be simultaneously dispersed to the plant roots through the water mist chamber under the action of gravity, without being obstructed by the upward liquid inside the column 20.

[0028] Specifically, to address the problem that "when the cooling device cools the nutrient solution in the upper atomizing tank, it is difficult to lower the solution to the required temperature due to the large water volume," this embodiment eliminates the original function of the upper atomizing tank in containing the nutrient solution, using it only as an outer shell, referred to as the upper atomizing tank shell 32. A small atomizing chamber is set inside the upper atomizing tank shell 32, with the electronic cooling device directly installed on the chamber wall. Due to the small water volume in the atomizing chamber, the nutrient solution can be quickly cooled. After atomization by the ultrasonic atomizer, a small fan blows the cold mist through the atomizing chamber's air duct into the water mist chamber, replenishing the nutrient solution and cooling the plant roots within the water mist chamber.

[0029] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, see also Figure 2 , Figure 3 The urban aeroponic hydroponic composite planting equipment also includes a cooling circulation pump, which drives the water in the upper water supply chamber 31 to circulate and cool through the cooling block on the electronic cooling device. This solves the problem that the existing design "cannot achieve the required cooling effect by cooling the water by sending it to the metal pipe through the nutrient solution for heat exchange."

[0030] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, see also Figure 2 , Figure 3 The urban aeroponic hydroponic hybrid planting equipment has an adjustable nozzle on one side of the upper water supply chamber 31, which is connected to the lower clean water pump or a pressurized water source. This nozzle atomizes and cools the clean water from the lower water supply chamber 41 before spraying it into the mist chamber. This ensures that even in high temperatures and with the added heat from direct sunlight, the equipment will not negatively impact plant growth when used on a balcony. During actual testing, because plants with soil attached to their roots were initially used, the clean water became contaminated after passing through the soil. Therefore, since this water is currently used for external spray cooling, a tap water pipe is directly connected to the external spray cooling system. A program-controlled solenoid valve is used to activate the valve.

[0031] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, see also Figure 2 , Figure 3 The lower water supply chamber 41 of the urban aeroponic hydroponic composite planting equipment is equipped with an automatic float valve for automatic water level control. During use, tap water is connected to a quick connector via a hose from the faucet, and the automatic float valve automatically adds water, eliminating the need for frequent manual watering.

[0032] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, see also Figure 2 , Figure 3The top of the column 20 of the urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting equipment is equipped with a set of adjustable tubes 21 that can be adjusted to different heights. Furthermore, the structure of the fixed column is designed to accommodate different applications such as balconies, windowsills, and offices, referencing nationally mandated minimum height standards for ease of manufacturing. For sections with varying heights, an additional set of adjustable tubes of different heights is added to the top of the support rod. Users can select the appropriate adjustable tube based on the actual height of their usage scenario, and finally, the bottom tightening thread is used to secure the entire planting equipment.

[0033] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, see also Figure 2 , Figure 3 The planting column 10 of the urban aeroponic hydroponic composite planting equipment is composed of multiple hollow planting chambers spliced ​​together. Multiple planting holes 11 connected to the water mist chamber are provided on the planting chambers. The planting holes 11 are provided with protrusions for fixing the edge of the planting basket, which avoids the problem of the planting basket falling off the planting hole due to the weight of the plant.

[0034] In a further embodiment, for scenarios where users also cultivate plants in flower pots or use soil for cultivation, such as... Figure 1 As shown, interfaces 411 for connecting to external drip irrigation systems are provided on the sides of the lower water supply chamber and the lower nutrient solution chamber. Users can connect drip irrigation pipes as needed to automatically water and fertilize the surrounding plants.

[0035] In a further embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the upper water supply chamber 31 and the upper atomizing barrel shell 32 of the above-mentioned urban aeroponic hydroponic composite planting equipment are located in the upper left shell and the upper right shell, respectively. The upper left shell and the upper right shell are detachably set at the upper end of the column 20. The detachable structure facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the equipment.

[0036] The right-handed design allows the upper left and upper right shells to be detachably connected to the upper end of the column 20, facilitating the overall installation and transportation of the equipment.

[0037] Preferably, such as Figure 2 As shown, the upper left and upper right shells of the aforementioned urban aeroponic and hydroponic composite planting equipment are interlocked and connected to the upper end of the column 20, and structures for clamping, fixing, or limiting the upper end of the column 20 are provided on the corresponding splicing surfaces of the two shells. The lower left and lower right shells are interlocked and connected to the upper end of the column 20, and structures for clamping, fixing, or limiting the lower end of the column 20 are provided on the corresponding splicing surfaces of the two shells.

[0038] In a further embodiment, a buffer chamber is provided between the upper water supply chamber 31, the upper atomizing barrel outer shell 32, and the water mist chamber of the above-mentioned urban aeroponic hydroponic composite planting equipment to facilitate the thorough mixing of water and atomized nutrient solution; the buffer chamber is connected to both the upper water supply chamber and the upper atomizing barrel outer shell, and is also connected to the water mist chamber; by providing a buffer chamber to simultaneously connect the upper water supply chamber and the upper atomizing barrel outer shell, the incoming clean water and nutrient solution mist can be mixed more evenly here.

[0039] In summary, this urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting equipment incorporates a small atomizing chamber inside the outer shell 32 of the upper atomizing tank. The electronic cooling device is directly mounted on the chamber wall. Due to the small volume of water in the chamber, the nutrient solution can be quickly cooled. After atomization by the ultrasonic atomizer, a small fan blows the cooled mist through the chamber's ducts into the uprights, replenishing the plant roots and cooling them. Furthermore, a dedicated circulation pump draws water from the upper water supply chamber 31, circulating it through the cooling blocks on the electronic cooling device until the water in the upper water supply chamber 31 reaches the set temperature. Once the water is cooled to the set temperature, the solenoid valve opens, allowing the water to flow into the mist chamber, replenishing moisture and cooling the plant roots. This significantly improves the equipment's performance and makes it more suitable for plant growth in high-temperature environments.

[0040] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting device, comprising a column body, wherein a channel running from top to bottom is provided within the column body; characterized in that, A planting column is fitted on the outer side of the column body, and a gap is left between the inner sidewall of the planting column and the outer sidewall of the column body to form a water mist chamber, in which the roots of the plant planted on the planting column are exposed in the water mist chamber. The upper end of the column is connected to an upper water supply chamber and an upper atomizing barrel shell. A small atomizing chamber is provided inside the upper atomizing barrel shell, and an electronic cooling device is provided on the inner wall of the atomizing chamber. The lower end of the column is connected to a lower water supply chamber for storing water and a lower nutrient solution chamber for storing nutrient solution. The water in the lower water supply chamber and the nutrient solution in the lower nutrient solution chamber are transported to the upper water supply chamber and the atomizing chamber respectively through the channel under the action of the power component. The upper water supply chamber and the outer shell of the upper atomizing barrel are both connected to the water mist chamber, so that the water transported to the top and the atomized nutrient solution are simultaneously dispersed to the plant roots through the water mist chamber under the action of gravity.

2. The urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cooling circulation pump for driving the water in the upper water supply chamber to circulate and cool through the cooling block on the electronic refrigeration device.

3. The urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, A nozzle with adjustable direction is provided on one side of the upper water supply chamber, which is connected to the lower clean water pump or pressurized water source. This nozzle is used to atomize and cool the clean water from the lower water supply chamber and spray it into the water mist chamber.

4. The urban aeroponic / hydroponic integrated planting equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower water supply chamber is equipped with an automatic float valve for automatically controlling the water level.

5. The urban aeroponic / hydroponic integrated planting equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the column is equipped with a set of adjustable tubes that can be adjusted to different heights.

6. The urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The planting column is composed of multiple hollow planting chambers assembled together; the planting chambers are provided with multiple planting holes that communicate with the water mist chambers, and the planting holes are provided with protrusions for fixing the edge of the planting basket.

7. The urban aeroponic / hydroponic integrated planting equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower water supply chamber and the lower nutrient solution chamber are provided with interfaces for external drip irrigation on their sides.

8. The urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water mist chamber is located between the column and the planting column, and extends from the upper end to the lower end of the planting column.

9. The urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A buffer chamber is also provided between the upper water supply chamber, the outer shell of the upper atomizing barrel, and the water mist chamber to facilitate the thorough mixing of water and atomized nutrient solution.

10. The urban aeroponic / hydroponic hybrid planting equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The buffer chamber is connected to the upper water supply chamber and the outer shell of the upper atomizing barrel, and is also connected to the water mist chamber.

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