A type of vertical agricultural hydroponic tower

Abstract

This utility model provides a vertical hydroponic tower for planting, relating to the field of vertical agricultural equipment. Specifically, it includes a water collection tank, a planting tower body, and a water distributor. The planting tower body has multiple layers of planting components stacked on top of each other. Each layer consists of a first planting section and a second planting section, both of which have several rows of planting holes. Inside the planting tower body, a water storage basin is installed at the lowest point of each planting hole cavity. This utility model has both hydroponic and aeroponic functions. The water distributor can be securely installed using a connector. By stacking multiple planting components and staggering the planting holes, it maximizes space utilization for high-density plant cultivation. The water storage basin and water distributor can conveniently and quickly collect water dripping from the drippers to submerge the sponge, allowing the sponge placed in the water storage basin to quickly absorb water, thus ensuring sufficient water and nutrients for the seedlings.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vertical agricultural equipment technology, specifically relating to a hydroponic tower for vertical agricultural planting. Background Technology

[0002] Agricultural planting towers are facilities that fully utilize height for hydroponic cultivation and display of plants. One type of planting tower disclosed in CN220936112U includes a base, a planting tower body, a water inlet pipe, and a water distribution tray. The base contains a water storage chamber connected to a water pump. The planting tower body is a hollow structure with several rows of planting holes. The water distribution tray has a drain corresponding to each row of planting holes and a water distribution chamber connected to the drain. However, the following problems exist: planting towers are mostly for hydroponics, with a single function; the water distribution tray has poor installation stability; and the water storage chambers do not correspond one-to-one with the planting holes, resulting in insufficient water storage in the planting holes. This leads to inconsistent plant growth rates within the planting tower, affecting plant growth and the overall yield of agricultural crops.

[0003] Therefore, this application provides a vertical hydroponic tower for agricultural cultivation to meet the needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a vertical agricultural hydroponic tower to solve the above-mentioned problems, thereby addressing the technical issues in the existing technology, such as limited functionality, poor installation stability of the water distribution plate, and insufficient water storage in the planting holes due to the water storage chamber not corresponding to the planting holes one-to-one, resulting in inconsistent plant growth rates within the tower.

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

[0006] A vertical farming hydroponic tower, comprising,

[0007] The water collection tank has a hollow interior and an open top.

[0008] The planting tower has a hollow internal structure and is vertically installed on the water collection tank. Multiple planting components are stacked on the planting tower. Each planting component consists of a first planting part and a second planting part. The first planting part and the second planting part have several rows of planting holes that extend downwards into the planting tower. The planting holes of the first planting part and the second planting part are staggered. A water storage basin is installed at the lowest point of each planting hole cavity inside the planting tower. A planting net basin for placing into the water storage basin cavity can be placed inside the planting hole.

[0009] The water distributor is installed inside the planting tower. Several sets of drippers are installed at intervals at the bottom of the circular pipe of the water distributor. Each set of drippers is perpendicular to each water storage basin and supplies water to the water storage basin.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner wall of the planting tower is provided with support members for supporting the water distributor. The cross-sectional shape of the support member is "V" shaped, and the middle section of the support member is a concave arc surface structure. The support member is located above the water storage basin.

[0011] Furthermore, a sponge is installed inside the planting net basin. This sponge is used to absorb water and nutrients from the water storage basin and to provide support for the rooting and nutrient absorption of the planted seedlings.

[0012] Furthermore, the water storage basin is tilted downwards with an inclination of 0-70 degrees, and a baffle plate is provided on the right side of the top of the water storage basin to allow it to hold a certain amount of water for the sponge to absorb.

[0013] Furthermore, the vertical agricultural hydroponic tower also includes a water supply unit, which is installed inside the water collection tank or outside the tower and supplies water and nutrients to the distributor through conduits. The water supply unit uses a water pump. When hydroponically growing, the water pump is placed in the water collection tank, and the pipe installation port on the side of the water collection tank can be used to pass electrical wires. When the water pump is placed outside the tower, atomizing nozzles can be arranged inside the tower, and its conduits can be used as atomizing pipes to connect to the atomizing nozzles to perform atomization on the plants so as to atomize nutrients and oxygen into the plant roots in the planting net pot.

[0014] Furthermore, the cross-sectional shape of the conduit is "T" shaped, and the vertical section of the conduit is connected between the inner walls of the annular pipe of the water distributor.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper end of the planting tower body is an open structure, and a top cover for sealing the opening is detachably connected to the upper end of the planting tower body.

[0016] Furthermore, a water inlet pipe can be installed at the through hole on the top cover, which facilitates airflow and circulation inside the planting tower, and a plant growth lamp can be installed on the top cover.

[0017] Beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This utility model can maximize space utilization and achieve high-density plant cultivation by stacking multiple planting components and staggering the inclined planting holes. A support platform is formed inside the planting tower using a connector, allowing the water distributor to be stably installed on the top surface inside the tower. The concave arc surface design in the middle section of the connector can collect water remaining on the wall of the water distributor's annular pipe to a certain extent, and then redirect the collected water to the storage basin, ensuring sufficient water in the basin. Simultaneously, the combination of the storage basin and the water distributor facilitates the collection of water dripping from the drippers, submerging the sponge and allowing it to quickly absorb water, thus ensuring sufficient water and nutrients for the seedlings. Through the inlet pipe, this vertical agricultural hydroponic tower can not only perform hydroponics but also be equipped with an atomizer for aeroponic cultivation of the plants in the planting basket. Aeroponic cultivation uses fine mist to directly deliver water and nutrients to the plant roots, accelerating plant growth and increasing overall plant yield.

[0019] 2. This utility model can be used as a unit or connected in series to form a larger agricultural system, which facilitates flexible adjustment of the scale of planting operations as needed. It has a wide range of applications and can be used in small family gardens and large commercial settings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the hydroponic tower for vertical agricultural planting according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a front view of the structure of the hydroponic tower for vertical agricultural planting of this utility model in use;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of the vertical agricultural hydroponic tower of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This utility model is a hydroponic tower for planting. Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the structure along the AA direction;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial perspective view of the distribution structure of the water distributor and water storage basin of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the planting net basin of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Water collection tank; 101. Pipe installation port; 2. Second planting section; 3. First planting section; 301. Planting hole; 4. Top cover; 401. Through hole; 5. Planting net basin; 6. Water storage basin; 7. Water distributor; 701. Dripper; 702. Guide tube; 8. Receiving component; 9. Sponge; 10. Water pump; 11. Inlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the present utility model will be briefly introduced below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and descriptions of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following description of the structure of the accompanying drawings is only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is used to help understand this utility model, but does not constitute a limitation on this utility model.

[0028] Example:

[0029] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides a vertical agricultural hydroponic tower, including a water collection tank 1, a planting tower body, and a water distributor 7. The water collection tank 1 has a hollow interior and an open top. A pipe installation port 101 is installed on one side of the top of the water collection tank 1. The planting tower body has a hollow interior and is vertically installed on the water collection tank 1. Multiple layers of planting components are stacked on the planting tower body. Each layer of planting components consists of a first planting part 3 and a second planting part 2. Both the first planting part 3 and the second planting part 2 have several rows of planting holes 301 that extend downwards towards the interior of the planting tower body. The planting holes 301 of the first planting part 3 and the planting holes 301 of the second planting part 2 are staggered. A water storage basin 6 is installed at the lowest point of each planting hole 301 cavity inside the planting tower body. A planting net basin 5 for placing into the cavity of the water storage basin 6 can be placed inside the planting hole 301. A sponge 9 is installed inside the planting net basin 5. The sponge 9 is used to absorb water and nutrients from the water storage basin 6 and to provide support for the rooting and nutrient absorption of the seedlings.

[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the water distributor 7 is installed inside the planting tower. Several sets of drippers 701 are installed at intervals at the bottom of the circular pipe of the water distributor 7. Each set of drippers 701 is perpendicular to each water storage basin 6 and supplies water to the water storage basin 6. The inner wall of the planting tower is arranged with support members 8 for supporting the water distributor 7. The cross-sectional shape of the support member 8 is "V" shaped, and the middle section of the support member 8 is a concave arc surface structure. The support member 8 is located above the basin body of the water storage basin 6. The support member 8 is a support plate made of V-shaped aluminum alloy or steel. Several sets of support members 8 can be installed at intervals inside the planting tower body after the planting tower body is made by fasteners such as screws and bolts.

[0031] The concave arc surface design of the middle section of the receiving component 8 can collect water remaining on the wall of the circular pipe of the water distributor 7 to a certain extent, and then guide the collected water back to the water storage basin 6. Several sets of receiving components 8 can form a support platform inside the planting tower, allowing the water distributor 7 to be stably installed on the top surface inside the planting tower. The basin of the water storage basin 6 is tilted downwards with an inclination of 0-70 degrees. The top right side of the basin of the water storage basin 6 is provided with a baffle plate for storing a certain amount of water for the sponge 9 to absorb. The baffle plate allows the water storage basin 6 to form a deeper water chamber more quickly, thereby storing enough water to submerge the sponge 9. Preferably, in this embodiment, the inclination of the basin of the water storage basin 6 can be set to 10 degrees, 20 degrees or 30 degrees, so that the water storage basin 6 is slightly tilted, which makes it easier for the water storage basin 6 to collect the water dripping from the dripper 701 more conveniently and quickly, and also makes it easier to submerge the sponge 9 so that the sponge 9 placed in the water storage basin 6 can quickly absorb water.

[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a vertical hydroponic tower also includes a water supply unit, which is installed inside the water collection tank 1 or outside the tower body and supplies water and nutrients to the water distributor 7 through a conduit 702. This water supply unit uses, but is not limited to, a water pump 10. The water pump 10 uses, but is not limited to, commonly available specifications, and its structure and principle are well-known technologies, so they will not be described in detail here. The pipe installation port 101 facilitates the installation of the conduit 702. The conduit 702 has a "T" shaped cross-section. The vertical section is connected between the inner walls of the annular pipe of the water distributor 7; the upper end of the planting tower is an open structure, and the upper end of the planting tower is detachably connected to a top cover 4 for sealing its opening; when the water pump 10 is connected in series with the conduit 702, a water inlet pipe 11 can be installed at the through hole 401 above the top cover 4. The through hole 401 can facilitate the air flow and circulation inside the planting tower, giving the plants more oxygen. The top cover 4 can be equipped with a plant growth lamp, which is installed on the lamp cover 4 by screws and other fasteners.

[0033] When hydroponics is performed, the water pump 10 is placed in the water collection tank 1, and the pipe installation port 101 on the side of the water collection tank 1 can be used to pass electrical wires. When the water pump 10 is set on the outside of the planting tower, atomizing nozzles can be arranged on the inside and outside of the tower. Its conduit 702 can be used as a misting pipe to connect to the atomizer to perform misting of the plants to atomize nutrients and oxygen into the plant roots in the planting net basin 5. The atomizer can be installed at the end of the misting pipe extending out of the pipe installation port 101. Misting uses fine mist to directly deliver water and nutrients to the plant roots to accelerate plant growth and increase the overall yield of the planted plants. The size of the planting net basin 5 does not exceed the cavity area of ​​the planting hole 301. The planting hole 301 is opened at an angle, so that the planting net basin 5 can also be tilted and placed on the planting tower.

[0034] In use, this vertical hydroponic tower can be customized with three or more planting sections. Both the first planting section 3 and the second planting section 2 have eight planting holes 301 each, which can be tilted. Each planting hole 301 can hold a planting mesh tray 5 for the plant, which can be pre-filled with sponge 9. Water and nutrients are supplied to the water distributor 7 by a water pump 10, and then the water distributor 7 uses drippers 701 to deliver the water and nutrients to the corresponding water storage tank in each planting hole 301. Inside the pot 6, water storage pots 6 are distributed from top to bottom and hold water and nutrients. The water and nutrients are water containing nutrient solution. When the first row of water storage pots 6 is full, it overflows into the second row of water storage pots 6 for collection. When the second row of water storage pots 6 is full, it overflows into the third row of water storage pots 6 for collection. This process is repeated so that all the water storage pots 6 inside the planting tower are filled with water. With the help of the sponge 9, the planting net pot 5 in each planting hole 301 collects water, thus realizing hydroponics for the plants in the planting net pot 5.

[0035] The vertical hydroponic tower can be injection molded from, but is not limited to, food-grade ABS plastic, making it non-toxic, durable, and corrosion-resistant. This ensures the safety and long-term performance of the hydroponic agricultural system and provides a good environmentally friendly operating environment.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vertical agricultural growing hydroponic tower, characterized in that, include, Water collection tank (1), which has a hollow interior and an open top; The planting tower body has a hollow internal structure and is vertically installed on the water collection tank (1). Multiple planting components are stacked on the planting tower body. Each planting component consists of a first planting part (3) and a second planting part (2). The first planting part (3) and the second planting part (2) each have several rows of planting holes (301) that extend downwards into the planting tower body. The planting holes (301) of the first planting part (3) and the planting holes (301) of the second planting part (2) are staggered. A water storage basin (6) is installed at the lowest point of each planting hole (301) cavity inside the planting tower body. A planting net basin (5) for placing into the water storage basin (6) cavity can be placed inside the planting hole (301). The water distributor (7) is installed inside the planting tower. Several sets of drippers (701) are installed at intervals at the bottom of the circular pipe of the water distributor (7). Each set of drippers (701) is perpendicular to each water storage basin (6) and the drippers (701) supply water to the water storage basin (6).

2. The vertical agricultural growing hydroponic tower of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the planting tower is provided with support members (8) for supporting the water distributor (7). The cross-sectional shape of the support member (8) is "V" shaped, and the middle section of the support member (8) is a concave arc surface structure. The support member (8) is located above the water storage basin (6).

3. The vertical agricultural growing hydroponic tower of claim 1, wherein: The planting net basin (5) is equipped with a sponge (9), which is used to absorb water and nutrients from the water storage basin (6) and to provide support for the rooting and nutrient absorption of the planted seedlings.

4. The vertical agricultural growing hydroponic tower of claim 1, wherein: The water storage basin (6) is tilted downwards and the tilt angle of the water storage basin (6) is 0-70 degrees. A baffle plate is provided on the right side of the top of the water storage basin (6) to allow it to hold a certain amount of water for the sponge (9) to absorb.

5. The vertical agricultural growing hydroponic tower of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a water supply unit, which is installed inside the water collection tank (1) or outside the planting tower and provides water and nutrients to the water distributor (7) through a conduit (702). The water supply unit uses a water pump (10). When hydroponically growing, the water pump is placed in the water collection tank. The pipe installation port (101) on the side of the water collection tank can be used to pass electrical wires. When the water pump is set outside the planting tower, an atomizing nozzle can be arranged inside the tower. Its conduit can be used as an atomizing pipe to connect the atomizing nozzle to perform atomization on the plants so as to atomize nutrients and oxygen into the plant roots in the planting net pot (5).

6. A vertical agricultural growing hydroponic tower according to claim 5, wherein: The cross-sectional shape of the conduit (702) is "T" shaped, and the vertical section of the conduit (702) is connected between the inner wall of the annular pipe of the water distributor (7).

7. The vertical agricultural growing hydroponic tower of claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the planting tower is an open structure, and a top cover (4) for sealing the opening is detachably connected to the upper end of the planting tower.

8. A vertical agricultural growing hydroponic tower according to claim 7, characterized in that: A water inlet pipe (11) can be installed at the through hole (401) above the top cover (4). The through hole facilitates the airflow and circulation inside the planting tower. Plant growth lights can be installed on the top cover.

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