A rotating ventilated plant container structure

Abstract

This application discloses a rotatable ventilated plant container structure, comprising: a housing structure for accommodating substrate and plants; and a ventilation structure fixedly connected to the housing structure. The ventilation structure is provided with blades spaced apart around its central axis. When the rotatable ventilated plant container structure rotates around its central axis, the blades generate a passive airflow through the substrate, promoting oxygenation at the plant roots and purifying indoor air. The rotatable ventilated plant container of this application consists of a housing structure and a ventilation structure. When the rotatable ventilated plant container structure rotates, the airflow generated by the blades in the ventilation structure passes through the substrate to promote oxygenation at the plant roots and purify indoor air, achieving the dual goals of healthy plant growth and improved indoor environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of plant container technology, and in particular to a rotatable ventilated plant container structure. Background Technology

[0002] As people pay increasing attention to the quality of indoor environments, plant container systems, as an interior decoration that combines aesthetics and practicality, are gradually gaining widespread popularity. However, despite the emergence of various plant containers with advanced functions, most traditional flowerpots still have many design limitations, making it difficult to fully meet the comprehensive needs of modern indoor environments for healthy plant growth and air purification.

[0003] On the one hand, while some flowerpots are equipped with intelligent functions such as automatic irrigation systems, sensors, or integrated lighting systems, these functions mainly focus on the daily maintenance and management of plants, and their effect on improving oxygen supply to plant roots and indoor air quality is relatively limited. On the other hand, in order to utilize the research results conducted by NASA in 1989 (which showed that air purification can be achieved through plant roots and substrate), some flowerpot products with drainage holes at the bottom or integrated small active fans have appeared on the market. However, these designs often suffer from problems such as complex structure, high energy consumption, and poor ventilation, making it difficult to achieve efficient air purification functions.

[0004] Furthermore, many existing indoor ventilation systems and air purifiers rely on active filtration, ionization, or electronic processing technologies. While these technologies can improve indoor air quality to some extent, they typically require additional energy, are costly, and inconvenient to maintain, making them difficult to widely adopt in ordinary households. Some decorative containers, although using rotation to enhance visual appeal, are purely for aesthetic purposes and do not functionally interact with the ambient air, nor do they positively impact the physiological state of plants. Additionally, traditional flowerpots with bottom holes or drainage structures are not designed to actively introduce air to the plant roots, failing to effectively improve root oxygen supply and thus affecting healthy plant growth.

[0005] In summary, current plant container systems on the market have significant shortcomings in integrating functions such as plant root oxygenation, air purification, and improvement of plant physiological conditions. There is an urgent need for a new type of plant container system that can overcome the limitations of existing technologies and achieve the dual goals of healthy plant growth and improved indoor environment. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this application is to provide a rotatable ventilated plant container structure to solve the above-mentioned technical problems in the prior art. It combines a plant pot with a passive ventilation system and uses the rotation of the pot body to generate airflow in the plant substrate, thereby achieving the dual goals of healthy plant growth and improved indoor environment.

[0007] This application provides a rotatable ventilated plant container structure, which includes:

[0008] Retention structure, used to hold substrate and plants;

[0009] The ventilation structure is fixedly connected to the container structure. The ventilation structure is equipped with blades that are spaced apart around the central axis of the ventilation structure. When the rotatable ventilation plant container structure rotates around the central axis, the blades generate a passive airflow through the substrate to promote oxygenation by the plant roots and purify the indoor air.

[0010] Furthermore, the blades have an axisymmetric structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the blades are asymmetrically tilted, with a tilt angle ranging from 10° to 45°.

[0012] Furthermore, the ventilation structure has a first opening on the side near the housing structure, and a second opening on the side of the ventilation structure. The first and second openings are used to realize the air exchange between the inside and outside of the housing structure, wherein the second opening is formed between two adjacent blades.

[0013] Furthermore, a base pad is provided on the side of the accommodating structure near the ventilation structure, and ventilation holes are provided on the base pad, with the ventilation holes corresponding to the first opening.

[0014] Furthermore, the rotatable ventilated plant container structure further includes a water storage tank and a water inlet element. The water storage tank is located on the side of the ventilation structure away from the housing structure. A water inlet hole is provided on the side of the ventilation structure away from the housing structure. One end of the water inlet element is immersed in the water in the water storage tank, and the other end of the water inlet element extends to the bottom of the substrate through the water inlet hole, continuously guiding water to the soil surface through capillary action.

[0015] Furthermore, the housing structure and the ventilation structure are integrally formed; or, the housing structure and the ventilation structure are detachably connected by threads, snaps, or magnetic adsorption.

[0016] Furthermore, the rotatable ventilated plant container structure further includes a rotating structure, on which the housing structure and the ventilation structure are placed, and the rotating structure drives the housing structure and the ventilation structure to rotate; or, the rotating structure is integrated into the internal space of the ventilation structure; wherein, the rotating structure can be manually or electrically driven.

[0017] Furthermore, the substrate consists of a bottom layer and an upper layer from bottom to top, with the bottom layer being expanded clay and the upper layer being lightweight soil suitable for root growth.

[0018] Furthermore, the inner wall of the housing structure is equipped with environmental parameter sensors to monitor the humidity, temperature, light intensity, and nutrient content in the substrate during plant growth, and transmit the data to external terminal devices via a wireless communication module.

[0019] Unlike existing technologies, the rotatable ventilated plant container of this application consists of a container structure and a ventilation structure, forming the main body of the flowerpot. It is used to support plants and their growth substrate. The ventilation structure is provided with blades that are spaced apart around the central axis of the ventilation structure. When the rotatable ventilated plant container structure rotates, the blades on the ventilation structure generate airflow. This airflow can pass through the substrate to promote oxygenation in the plant roots and purify indoor air. At the same time, in addition to producing visual and aerodynamic effects, the rotation of the rotatable ventilated plant container also induces micro-vibrations. These vibrations are transmitted to the soil and roots through the structure, which have a potential beneficial effect on the plants. Therefore, the rotatable ventilated plant container of this application can achieve the dual goals of healthy plant growth and improved indoor environment.

[0020] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a third structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A detailed structural diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures within the structure;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures along the AA direction;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A first exploded structural diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures in the middle;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A second exploded structural diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures in the middle;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application;

[0031] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A first detailed structural diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures in the diagram;

[0032] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 A second detailed structural diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures in the diagram;

[0033] Icon labels:

[0034] 1-Containment structure; 11-Plant; 12-Substrate; 121-Expanded clay; 122-Lightweight soil; 13-Bottom pad; 14-Ventilation hole; 2-Ventilation structure; 21-Leaf; 22-First opening; 23-Second opening; 24-Water inlet hole; 25-Base; 3-Water inlet element. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this application, the rotatable ventilated plant container structure provided by this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It is understood that the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0037] Because current plant container systems on the market have significant shortcomings in integrating functions such as plant root oxygenation, air purification, and improvement of plant physiological state, this application provides a rotatable ventilated plant container structure that combines a plant pot with a passive ventilation system. The rotation of the pot body drives the leaves on the pot body to rotate, generating airflow that can pass through the plant substrate, thereby promoting oxygenation in the plant roots and purifying indoor air, achieving the dual goals of healthy plant growth and improved indoor environment.

[0038] Please see Figures 1-7 , Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application; Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application; Figure 3 This is a third structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A detailed structural diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures within the structure; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures along the AA direction; Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A first exploded structural diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures in the middle; Figure 7 yes Figure 3 The second exploded structural diagram of the accommodating structure and the ventilation structure.

[0039] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application includes a housing structure 1 and a ventilation structure 2. The housing structure 1 is used to house the substrate 12 and the plant 11. The ventilation structure 2 is fixedly connected to the housing structure 1. The ventilation structure 2 is provided with blades 21 that are spaced apart around the central axis of the ventilation structure 2. When the rotatable ventilated plant container structure rotates around the central axis of the ventilation structure 2, that is, around the central axis of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure, the blades 21 generate a passive airflow through the substrate 12 to promote oxygenation of the roots of the plant 11 and purify the indoor air.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, the substrate 12 includes a bottom layer and an upper layer from bottom to top. The bottom layer is expanded clay 121, and the upper layer is lightweight soil 122 suitable for root growth. The bottom layer, expanded clay 121, serves for ventilation and drainage, and its thickness accounts for 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the total height of the substrate 12. The upper layer, lightweight soil 122, accounts for the remaining portion of the total height of the substrate 12. A highly permeable filter layer is provided between the two layers to prevent soil particles from mixing into the bottom expanded clay 121 and clogging the pores. Optionally, the filter layer can be a natural filter material.

[0041] In this embodiment, the housing structure 1 and the ventilation structure 2 are detachably connected and are separate modules. They are detachably connected via threads, snaps, or magnetic adsorption. Optionally, this embodiment may include a sealing gasket at the connection between the housing structure 1 and the ventilation structure 2 to ensure the stability of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure during rotation and the effectiveness of airflow guidance.

[0042] In this embodiment, the ventilation structure 2 has a first opening 22 on the side near the housing structure 1, and a second opening 23 on the side of the ventilation structure 2. The first opening 22 and the second opening 23 are used to realize the air exchange between the inside and outside of the housing structure 1, wherein the second opening 23 is formed between two adjacent blades 21. Optionally, both the first opening 22 and the second opening 23 can be provided with replaceable filters to filter impurities in the incoming air, prevent blockage of the ventilation channel, and ensure the cleanliness of the incoming air.

[0043] Specifically, the blade 21 in this embodiment has an axisymmetric structure. The blade 21 may have a constant or variable tilt angle and may be made of straight or curved profiles.

[0044] Furthermore, a base pad 13 is provided on the side of the accommodating structure 1 near the ventilation structure 2, and a ventilation hole 14 is provided on the base pad 13, with the ventilation hole 14 corresponding to the first opening 22.

[0045] Furthermore, the rotatable ventilated plant container structure further includes a water storage tank (not shown) and a water-guiding element 3. The water storage tank is located on the side of the ventilation structure 2 away from the housing structure 1. A water-guiding hole 24 is provided on the side of the ventilation structure 2 away from the housing structure 1. One end of the water-guiding element 3 is immersed in the water in the water storage tank, and the other end of the water-guiding element 3 extends to the bottom of the substrate 12 through the water-guiding hole 24, continuously guiding water to the soil surface through capillary action. Optionally, the water-guiding element 3 in this embodiment can be a water-absorbing fiber element or cotton rope, made of synthetic or natural materials.

[0046] Optionally, the water storage tank in this embodiment can be integrally formed with the base 25 of the ventilation structure 2, or it can be assembled with the ventilation structure 2 as an independent component, or it can be embedded inside the ventilation structure 2.

[0047] Furthermore, the rotatable ventilated plant container structure further includes a rotating structure (not shown), on which the housing structure 1 and the ventilation structure 2 are placed, and the rotating structure drives the housing structure 1 and the ventilation structure 2 to rotate; or, the rotating structure is integrated into the internal space of the ventilation structure 2; wherein, the rotating structure can be manually or electrically driven.

[0048] As an alternative, if the rotating structure is electrically driven, a low-power motor can be used. The motor's rotational speed is preferably set in the range of approximately 1 to 33 revolutions per minute to avoid stress on the plant 11 or unnecessary centrifugal force in the presence of a water tank or self-irrigation system. Furthermore, the motor can rotate periodically, alternating between clockwise and counterclockwise rotations, or it can rotate continuously in one direction.

[0049] The mechanical vibration generated by the rotating structure driving the housing structure 1 and the ventilation structure 2 to rotate helps to distribute water evenly in the substrate 12, stimulates root activity and promotes the absorption and utilization of water by the plants 11. At the same time, the material and diameter of the capillary water absorption element are optimized to ensure a suitable water supply rate and amount, and to adapt to the water requirements of different plants 11.

[0050] Furthermore, the inner wall of the accommodating structure 1 may be equipped with an environmental parameter sensor (not shown) to monitor the humidity, temperature, light intensity and nutrient content of the plant 11 during its growth process in the substrate 12. The sensor transmits the data to an external terminal device via a wireless communication module. Users can remotely control the system's rotation mode, irrigation water volume and other operating parameters based on the monitoring data to achieve intelligent plant 11 maintenance and management.

[0051] The rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application is also suitable as an indoor passive air purifier. Its ventilation mechanism can force air through the roots of the plant 11 and the substrate 12, and use the air purification function of the plant 11 to remove harmful substances in the air. The purification effect meets the relevant requirements of the indoor environmental quality standards, and the system operating noise is less than 30 decibels, which will not cause noise pollution to the indoor environment.

[0052] Furthermore, this application also provides another rotatable ventilated plant container structure, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application. Figure 8As shown, in this embodiment, the blade 21 is asymmetrically tilted, and the tilt angle of the blade 21 is between 10° and 45°. The asymmetrical structure of the blade 21 helps to enhance the transmission of micro-vibrations, which may have a positive impact on the physiological state of the plant 11. At the same time, the surface of the blade 21 in this embodiment may be provided with a micro-textured structure to enhance the turbulence effect of airflow, further improve ventilation efficiency, and have a positive impact on the physiological state of the plant 11.

[0053] Furthermore, this application also provides another rotatable ventilated plant container structure, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 9-11 , Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the rotatable ventilated plant container structure of this application;

[0054] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A first detailed structural diagram of the accommodating and ventilation structures in the diagram; Figure 11 yes Figure 9 The second detailed structural diagram of the accommodating structure and ventilation structure is shown.

[0055] like Figures 9-11 As shown in the illustration, in this embodiment, the accommodating structure 1 and the ventilation structure 2 are integrally formed. The blades 21 are positioned outwards, and a second opening 23 with a limited width is formed between adjacent blades 21. Expanded clay 121 can be directly laid on the base 25 of the ventilation structure 2, and lightweight soil 122 is laid on top of the expanded clay 121 for planting plants 11. Due to the limited width of the second opening 23, the expanded clay 121 and lightweight soil 122 will not fall out of the ventilation structure 2 through the second opening 23.

[0056] The above are merely embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A rotatable vented plant container structure, characterized by, include: A accommodating structure for accommodating a substrate and plants; A ventilation structure is fixedly connected to the accommodating structure. The ventilation structure is provided with blades that are spaced apart around the central axis of the ventilation structure. When the rotatable ventilated plant container structure rotates around the central axis, the blades generate a passive airflow through the substrate to promote oxygenation of the plant roots and purify the indoor air.

2. The rotatable vented plant container structure of claim 1, wherein, The blade has an axisymmetric structure.

3. The rotatable ventilated plant container structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blades are asymmetrically tilted, with the tilt angle ranging from 10° to 45°.

4. A rotatable vented plant pot arrangement according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that, The ventilation structure has a first opening on the side near the accommodating structure, and a second opening on the side of the ventilation structure. The first opening and the second opening are used to realize the air exchange between the inside and outside of the accommodating structure, wherein the second opening is formed between two adjacent blades.

5. A rotatable vented plant pot arrangement according to claim 4, wherein, The accommodating structure has a base pad on the side near the ventilation structure, and the base pad has ventilation holes, which are corresponding to the first opening.

6. The rotatable vented plant container structure of claim 4, wherein, The rotatable ventilated plant container structure further includes a water storage tank and a water-guiding element. The water storage tank is located on the side of the ventilation structure away from the housing structure. A water-guiding hole is provided on the side of the ventilation structure away from the housing structure. One end of the water-guiding element is immersed in the water in the water storage tank, and the other end of the water-guiding element extends to the bottom of the substrate through the water-guiding hole, continuously guiding water to the soil surface through capillary action.

7. The rotatable vented plant container structure of claim 1, wherein, The accommodating structure and the ventilation structure are integrally formed; or, the accommodating structure and the ventilation structure are detachably connected by threads, snaps, or magnetic adsorption.

8. The rotatable ventilated plant container structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotatable ventilated plant container structure further includes a rotating structure, on which the housing structure and the ventilation structure are placed, and the rotating structure drives the housing structure and the ventilation structure to rotate; or, the rotating structure is integrated into the internal space of the ventilation structure; wherein, the rotating structure can be manually or electrically driven.

9. The rotatable vented plant container structure of claim 1, wherein, The substrate comprises a bottom layer and an upper layer from bottom to top. The bottom layer is expanded clay, and the upper layer is lightweight soil suitable for root growth.

10. The rotatable vented plant container structure of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the accommodating structure is equipped with environmental parameter sensors to monitor the humidity, temperature, light intensity and nutrient content in the substrate during plant growth, and transmit the data to external terminal devices via a wireless communication module.

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