A plant irrigation system
By dividing the plant irrigation system into irrigation zones and using zone monitors and irrigation modules, combined with sensors to achieve automated control, the problem of insufficient adaptability of traditional irrigation systems is solved, and the effects of precision irrigation and resource conservation are achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU JINGHUI LANDSCAPE ENG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional irrigation systems cannot adapt to different types of plants, resulting in low irrigation efficiency and waste of resources. Furthermore, they cannot meet the irrigation needs of different areas, leading to uneven distribution of waterlogging and drought.
A plant irrigation system was designed, which divides the area into different irrigation zones and sets up a zone monitor and corresponding irrigation module in each zone. The system is automated by combining temperature and humidity sensors, adopts diverse irrigation methods to meet the needs of different zones, and achieves energy-saving power supply through batteries and solar panels.
It improves the adaptability of the irrigation system, reduces resource waste, avoids the problem of uneven distribution of drought and flood, and realizes precision irrigation and automated irrigation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plant irrigation technology, and specifically to a plant irrigation system. Background Technology
[0002] With the increasing development of society, carbon emissions from daily life are rising. Ecosystem carbon sequestration is an indispensable path to offset industrial emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. In the process of carbon sequestration, using a variety of vegetation, such as trees, sub-trees, shrubs, and ground cover, to form a multi-layered plant community spatial structure and optimizing the combination of garden plant communities can significantly achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.
[0003] Different plants have different irrigation needs. Trees and shrubs, with their extensive root systems and large leaf areas, have high transpiration rates and require significantly more water and nutrients than shrubs and ground cover. Traditional irrigation systems primarily target low-lying shrubs and lawns, failing to provide adaptive irrigation for different plant types. This lack of adaptability leads to low irrigation efficiency and resource waste. Furthermore, different vegetation types have varying growth environments and require different irrigation intensities. A uniform irrigation method cannot adequately address all plant needs, resulting in inadequate irrigation in some areas and significant water and nutrient loss in others. Therefore, precise irrigation based on plant classification is essential to achieve these goals. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a plant irrigation system that classifies and precisely irrigates vegetation, improving the adaptability of the irrigation system and reducing resource waste; it also takes into account the irrigation needs of different regions, avoiding the problem of uneven distribution of drought and flood.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a plant irrigation system, including a water storage device, a water delivery system, an irrigation system, and several irrigation areas divided according to irrigation needs. The water storage device includes a water storage tower and an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe connected to the water storage tower. The water delivery system includes a main water delivery pipe connected to the outlet pipe and several branch water delivery pipes connected to the main water delivery pipe and delivering water to each irrigation area. The irrigation system includes area monitors distributed in each irrigation area and irrigation modules corresponding to their respective irrigation areas. The irrigation modules are connected to the branch water delivery pipes in their respective irrigation areas. The area monitors the temperature and humidity of their respective irrigation areas and controls the switching on and off of the irrigation modules based on the monitored data.
[0006] Furthermore, a distribution pipe is connected to the water supply branch pipe. One end of the distribution pipe extends from the water supply branch pipe, and the other end returns to the water supply branch pipe. A throttling valve and an electric valve are sequentially installed on the distribution pipe along the water flow direction. A nutrient solution storage tank is connected to the distribution pipe between the throttling valve and the electric valve. When the throttling valve and the electric valve are open, the water flows through the distribution pipe, mixes with the nutrient solution in the storage tank, and then flows back to the water supply branch pipe before being delivered to the corresponding irrigation module, providing nutritional supplementation to the plants in the corresponding irrigation area.
[0007] Furthermore, the system includes mounting brackets installed in each irrigation area. Each bracket comprises a ground spike inserted into the soil within its designated irrigation area and a mounting base atop the spike. The area monitor includes a humidity sensor inserted into the soil with the spike, a temperature sensor mounted on the mounting base, and a controller connected to the humidity and temperature sensors. A control valve connected to the controller is mounted on the mounting base. The inlet of the control valve is connected to a water delivery branch pipe, and the irrigation module is connected to the outlet of the control valve. The humidity and temperature sensors acquire monitoring data of the humidity and temperature within their respective irrigation areas. The controller uses this data to control the opening and closing of the control valve, thereby achieving automated irrigation operations, improving irrigation efficiency, and preventing resource waste.
[0008] Furthermore, the irrigation area is divided into sprinkler, atomizing, drip irrigation, and micro-sprinkler irrigation areas, with irrigation modules consisting of sprinkler heads, atomizing nozzles, drip irrigation pipes, and micro-sprinkler irrigation pipes corresponding to the respective irrigation areas. Different irrigation areas use appropriate irrigation modules, enabling the system to accommodate diverse irrigation methods and improve its adaptability.
[0009] Furthermore, the mounting base is also equipped with a battery connected to the controller and a solar panel connected to and charged by the battery. The battery provides independent power to the components on the mounting base, and the solar panel charges the components, which is conducive to energy conservation and emission reduction, and aligns with the environmental protection concept of energy conservation and emission reduction.
[0010] Furthermore, the control valve has a connecting pipe at its outlet, and the irrigation module is threaded onto the connecting pipe. The irrigation module adopts a modular design for easy assembly and replacement.
[0011] Furthermore, the water storage tower is equipped with a level sensor, and an inlet valve connected to the inlet pipe and controlled by the level sensor is located at the inlet of the water storage tower. When the water level in the water storage tower is too low, the inlet valve is opened to replenish water through the level sensor.
[0012] Furthermore, a rainwater collection trough is installed on the outer top of the water storage tower, and an inlet filter hole connected to the rainwater collection trough is provided on the side wall of the water storage tower. During rainy weather, the rainwater collection trough collects rainwater, and then the rainwater is filtered through the inlet filter hole to remove impurities such as fallen leaves before being collected into the water storage tower, thus realizing the recycling of water resources.
[0013] Furthermore, a booster pump and a water pressure sensor for controlling the booster pump are installed on the outlet pipe. The water pressure sensor on the storage pipe monitors the outlet water pressure and controls the booster pump to maintain a suitable water pressure to ensure sufficient irrigation water pressure.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: by dividing different irrigation areas according to different irrigation needs, vegetation can be classified and irrigated accurately, improving the adaptability of the irrigation system and reducing resource waste; each irrigation area is equipped with a corresponding area monitor and irrigation module, taking into account the irrigation needs of different areas and avoiding the problem of uneven drought and flood. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are 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.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the nutrient solution storage tank in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the irrigation system in this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water storage tower in this utility model.
[0020] The components include: 1. Water storage device; 11. Water storage tower; 111. Liquid level sensor; 112. Inlet valve; 113. Rainwater collection tank; 114. Inlet filter hole; 12. Inlet pipe; 13. Outlet pipe; 131. Booster pump; 132. Water pressure sensor; 2. Water delivery system; 21. Main water delivery pipe; 22. Branch water delivery pipe; 221. Sub-pipe; 222. Throttling valve; 223. Electric valve; 224. Nutrient solution storage tank; 225. Dosing port; 3. Irrigation system; 31. Area monitor; 311. Humidity sensor; 312. Temperature sensor; 313. Controller; 314. Control valve; 315. Battery; 316. Solar panel; 32. Irrigation module; 321. Connecting pipe; 4. Irrigation area; 5. Mounting bracket; 51. Ground spike; 52. Mounting base. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0022] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0023] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a plant irrigation system includes a water storage device 1, a water delivery system 2, an irrigation system 3, and several irrigation zones 4 divided according to irrigation needs. The water storage device 1 includes a water storage tower 11 and an inlet pipe 12 and an outlet pipe 13 connected to the water storage tower 11. The water delivery system 2 includes a main water delivery pipe 21 connected to the outlet pipe 13 and several branch water delivery pipes 22 connected to the main water delivery pipe 21 and delivering water to each irrigation zone 4. The irrigation system 3 includes a zone monitor 31 distributed in each irrigation zone 4 and an irrigation module 32 corresponding to its respective irrigation zone 4. The irrigation module 32 is connected to the branch water delivery pipe 22 in the corresponding irrigation zone 4. The zone monitor 31 monitors the temperature and humidity of its respective irrigation zone 4 and controls the switching on and off of the irrigation module 32 based on the monitored data. In addition, the water inlet pipe 12 is connected to the municipal water supply network for water supply, or a water storage tower 11 is built near a lake or stream and a water pump or other water supply device is used to supply water. Furthermore, the temperature and humidity thresholds that trigger the control of the irrigation module 32 can be set in the area monitor 31 according to the irrigation needs of different plants. When the temperature and humidity in the area reach the set threshold, the irrigation operation is started to achieve automated irrigation.
[0024] In this embodiment, as Figure 2As shown, a branch water pipe 221 is connected to the water supply branch pipe 22. One end of the branch water pipe 221 extends from the water supply branch pipe 22, and the other end flows back to the water supply branch pipe 22. A throttling valve 222 and an electric valve 223 are sequentially installed on the branch water pipe 221 along the water flow direction. A nutrient solution storage tank 224 is connected to the branch water pipe 221 between the throttling valve 222 and the electric valve 223. When the throttling valve 222 and the electric valve 223 are opened, the water flows through the branch water pipe 221, mixes with the nutrient solution in the nutrient solution storage tank 224, and then flows back to the water supply branch pipe 22 before being delivered to the corresponding irrigation module 32, providing nutrient supplementation to the plants in the corresponding irrigation area 4. Furthermore, nutrient monitors for detecting soil nutrient components can be installed in each irrigation area 4. Based on the monitoring data from the nutrient monitors, such as pH value and inorganic salt content, the opening and closing of the throttling valve 222 and the electric valve 223 are controlled to provide automated nutrient supply to the plants. Furthermore, the top of the nutrient solution storage tank 224 is equipped with a dosing port 225, which facilitates the addition of nutrient solution.
[0025] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the system also includes mounting brackets 5 installed in each irrigation zone 4. Each mounting bracket 5 includes a ground spike 51 inserted into the soil within its respective irrigation zone 4 and a mounting base 52 atop the ground spike 51. The zone monitor 31 includes a humidity sensor 311 inserted into the soil with the ground spike 51, a temperature sensor 312 mounted on the mounting base 52, and a controller 313 connected to the humidity sensor 311 and temperature sensor 312. The mounting base 52 is equipped with a control valve 314 connected to the controller 313. The inlet of the control valve 314 is connected to a water delivery branch pipe 22, and the irrigation module 32 is connected to the outlet of the control valve 314. The humidity sensor 311 and temperature sensor 312 acquire monitoring data of the humidity and temperature of their respective irrigation zones. The controller 313 then uses this data to control the opening and closing of the control valve 314, thereby achieving automated irrigation operations, improving irrigation efficiency, and avoiding resource waste.
[0026] In this embodiment, the irrigation area 4 is divided into a spray area, a misting area, a drip irrigation area, and a micro-sprinkler irrigation area. The irrigation module 32 consists of a spray head, a misting nozzle, a drip irrigation pipe, and a micro-sprinkler irrigation pipe corresponding to the irrigation area 4. Different irrigation areas 4 use appropriate irrigation modules 32, enabling the system to accommodate diverse irrigation methods and improve the system's adaptability.
[0027] In this embodiment, the mounting base 52 is also equipped with a battery 315 connected to the controller 313 and a solar panel 316 connected to the battery 315 for charging. The battery 315 provides independent power to the components on the mounting base 52, and in conjunction with the solar panel 316 for charging, it is conducive to energy conservation and emission reduction, which is in line with the environmental protection concept of energy conservation and emission reduction.
[0028] In this embodiment, the outlet end of the control valve 314 is provided with a connecting pipe 321, and the irrigation module 32 is threadedly connected to the connecting pipe 321. The irrigation module 32 adopts a modular design, which facilitates assembly and replacement.
[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, a liquid level sensor 111 is installed inside the water storage tower 11, and an inlet valve 112 connected to the inlet pipe 12 and controlled by the liquid level sensor 111 is installed at the water inlet of the water storage tower 11. When the liquid level in the water storage tower 11 is too low, the inlet valve 112 is opened to replenish water by controlling the liquid level sensor 111.
[0030] In this embodiment, a rainwater collection trough 113 is provided on the outer side of the top of the water storage tower 11, and an inlet filter hole 114 communicating with the rainwater collection trough 113 is provided on the side wall of the water storage tower 11. When it rains, the rainwater collection trough 113 collects rainwater, and then the rainwater passes through the inlet filter hole 114 to filter out impurities such as fallen leaves before being collected into the water storage tower 11, thus realizing the recycling of water resources.
[0031] In this embodiment, a booster pump 131 and a water pressure sensor 132 for controlling the booster pump 131 are provided on the water outlet pipe 13. The water pressure sensor 132 on the water storage pipe monitors the water outlet pressure of the water storage pipe and controls the booster pump 131 to maintain a suitable water pressure to ensure sufficient irrigation water pressure.
[0032] The working principle of the plant irrigation system of this utility model is as follows:
[0033] First, water is injected into the water storage tower 11 through the water inlet pipe 12. The water in the water storage tower 11 flows through the main water supply pipe 21 to the water supply branch pipes 22 of each irrigation area 4. Then, the area monitor 31 monitors the temperature and humidity of the irrigation area 4 and controls the switch of the irrigation module 32 based on the monitored data. The area monitor 31 can set the temperature and humidity thresholds that trigger the switch of the irrigation module 32 according to the irrigation needs of different plants. When the temperature and humidity in the area reach the set threshold, the irrigation operation is started to realize automated irrigation.
[0034] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by dividing different irrigation areas 4 according to different irrigation needs, vegetation can be classified and irrigated in a precise manner, improving the adaptability of the irrigation system 3 and reducing resource waste; each irrigation area 4 is equipped with a corresponding area monitor 31 and irrigation module 32, taking into account the irrigation needs of different areas and avoiding the problem of uneven drought and flood.
[0035] In this embodiment, the power components such as the pressure pump, level sensor, throttle valve, electric valve, control valve, and inlet valve can all be connected to the municipal power supply network to ensure the normal operation of the plant irrigation system of this utility model.
[0036] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A plant irrigation system, characterized in that, It includes a water storage device, a water delivery system, an irrigation system, and several irrigation zones divided according to irrigation demand types. The water storage device includes a water storage tower and inlet and outlet pipes connected to the water storage tower. The water delivery system includes a main water delivery pipe connected to the outlet pipe and several branch water delivery pipes connected to the main water delivery pipe and delivering water to each irrigation zone. The irrigation system includes zone monitors distributed in each irrigation zone and irrigation modules corresponding to their respective irrigation zones. The irrigation modules are connected to the branch water delivery pipes in their respective irrigation zones. The zone monitors the temperature and humidity of their respective irrigation zones and controls the switching on and off of the irrigation modules based on the monitored data.
2. The plant irrigation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A branch pipe is connected to the water supply branch pipe. One end of the branch pipe is connected to the water supply branch pipe, and the other end flows back to the water supply branch pipe. A throttling valve and an electric valve are installed in sequence along the water flow direction on the branch pipe. A nutrient solution storage tank is connected to the branch pipe between the throttling valve and the electric valve.
3. A plant irrigation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes mounting brackets set in each irrigation area. The mounting brackets include ground spikes inserted into the soil in the irrigation area and mounting bases set on the top of the ground spikes. The area monitor includes a humidity sensor inserted into the soil with the ground spikes, a temperature sensor set on the mounting base, and a controller connected to the humidity sensor and the temperature sensor. The mounting base is equipped with a control valve connected to the controller. The water inlet of the control valve is connected to the water delivery branch pipe, and the irrigation module is connected to the water outlet of the control valve.
4. A plant irrigation system according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The irrigation area is divided into a sprinkler area, an atomizing area, a drip irrigation area, and a micro-sprinkler irrigation area. The irrigation modules are sprinkler heads, atomizing nozzles, drip irrigation pipes, and micro-sprinkler irrigation pipes corresponding to the irrigation areas.
5. A plant irrigation system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting base is also equipped with a battery connected to the controller and a solar panel connected to the battery for charging.
6. A plant irrigation system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outlet end of the control valve is equipped with a connecting pipe, and the irrigation module is threaded onto the connecting pipe.
7. A plant irrigation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage tower is equipped with a liquid level sensor, and the water inlet of the water storage tower is equipped with an inlet valve that is connected to the inlet pipe and controlled by the liquid level sensor.
8. A plant irrigation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the water storage tower is equipped with a rainwater collection trough, and the side wall of the water storage tower is equipped with an inlet filter hole that connects to the rainwater collection trough.
9. A plant irrigation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet pipe is equipped with a booster pump and a water pressure sensor that controls the booster pump.