Cabinet provided with a planting module

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a cabinet provided with a planting module. The cabinet provided with the planting module of the present disclosure comprises a cabinet body and a cabinet door mounted on the cabinet body, the cabinet door comprises a support pipe and a planting module, the support pipe is provided with a first opening and a second opening, the support pipe can be watered through the first opening, the planting module is provided with a water inlet, the second opening is communicated with the water inlet, the planting module is mounted on the support pipe, and the planting module is used for planting plants.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a cabinet equipped with a planting module. Background Technology

[0002] Cabinet doors play a crucial role in furniture design, not only protecting the items inside but also significantly impacting the overall aesthetics, ease of use, and functionality. However, the decorative surface of cabinet doors is fixed during the manufacturing process, making it difficult to meet users' dynamic needs and allowing for easy replacement or adjustment during use. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides a cabinet equipped with a planting module.

[0004] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a cabinet with a planting module is provided. The cabinet includes: a cabinet body; and a cabinet door installed on the cabinet body. The cabinet door includes a support tube and a planting module. The support tube is provided with a first opening and a second opening. Water can be injected into the support tube through the first opening. The planting module is provided with a water inlet. The second opening communicates with the water inlet. The planting module is installed on the support tube and is used for planting plants.

[0005] According to one technical solution, a support pipe and a planting module are installed on the cabinet door. The planting module is installed on the support pipe and is internally connected to it. Thus, the support pipe serves two purposes: firstly, it supports the planting module, thereby improving the structural stability of the cabinet door; secondly, it acts as a water channel to deliver liquid to the planting module, meeting the growth needs of the plants. This allows for planting plants on the cabinet door and dynamically adjusting the door's decorative surface, solving problems such as monotonous decorative effects and difficulty in changing or adjusting the surface. This makes the cabinet door's decorative surface variable, which is beneficial for ecological improvement. Furthermore, planting plants on the cabinet door, rather than placing them on the ground, improves space utilization. In addition, utilizing the vertical space of the cabinet door for planting plants saves planting space while meeting the needs of improving the plant's ecological environment.

[0006] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet disclosed herein, the cabinet door forms an internal cavity, the support tube is fixed within the internal cavity, and the planting module portion is located outside the internal cavity.

[0007] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, since the cabinet door is hollow and the support tube is fixed inside the internal cavity, the internal structure of the cabinet door can be replaced by the support tube. This not only ensures the structural strength and stability of the cabinet door but also saves on the thickness of the cabinet door, protects the water system, and improves aesthetics. Meanwhile, the planting module is located outside the internal cavity, facilitating plant growth and planting, thus balancing functionality and aesthetics.

[0008] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet disclosed herein, the cabinet door includes a circumferential side panel, an inner side panel, and an outer side panel, the circumferential side panel, the inner side panel, and the outer side panel together form the internal cavity, and the planting module is located on the outer side panel.

[0009] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, an internal cavity is formed by a circumferential side plate, an inner side plate, and an outer side plate, thereby providing installation space for the support tube and improving space utilization. Simultaneously, the planting module is located on the outer side plate, which helps to decorate the outer surface of the cabinet door with planted plants, enhancing its aesthetics.

[0010] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet of this disclosure, the outer side panel is formed with mounting through holes, and the planting module is fixedly connected to and communicates with the support tube via a connecting pipe passing through the mounting through holes.

[0011] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, a connecting pipe is inserted through the installation through hole to achieve a fixed connection between the planting module and the support pipe, ensuring structural stability; at the same time, the connecting pipe can also ensure the sealing of the water or nutrient solution channel to prevent leakage.

[0012] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet of this disclosure, the inner side panel is rotatably or detachably mounted to the circumferential side panel.

[0013] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, the rotatable or detachable inner side plate design makes the support tube in the internal cavity easier to access, thereby facilitating maintenance, cleaning or replacement of the support tube.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet disclosed herein, the cabinet door includes a circumferentially arranged frame, the cabinet door is mounted to the cabinet body via the frame, and the support tube is fixed within the concave area enclosed by the frame.

[0015] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, the support tube is fixed inside the frame, and the support tube replaces the internal structure of the cabinet door. This not only ensures the structural strength and stability of the cabinet door, but also saves on the thickness of the cabinet door. In addition, since the supporting function of the cabinet door is mainly provided by the frame and the support tube, there is no need to encapsulate the outer side panel on the frame or fill the inside of the frame with additional supporting medium. Therefore, the cost of the cabinet door can be saved.

[0016] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet of the present disclosure, the number of support tubes is multiple, and the multiple support tubes form an internally interconnected grid structure.

[0017] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, by setting multiple support pipes to form an internally interconnected grid structure, efficient water distribution and multi-point water supply capabilities are achieved. Furthermore, the grid structure can cover a larger area of ​​the cabinet door, ensuring uniform water supply to multiple planting modules, improving water resource utilization efficiency, and simultaneously enhancing the overall structural strength and stability of the cabinet door.

[0018] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet of this disclosure, the number of planting modules is multiple, and the multiple planting modules are respectively arranged at the node positions of the grid structure.

[0019] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, the planting modules are set at the nodes of the grid structure, allowing them to contact more support pipes and thus enhancing the connection stability of the planting modules. Simultaneously, the distribution of multiple planting modules at the nodes maximizes the utilization of planting space, facilitates waterway connections and plant management, and improves planting efficiency and system scalability.

[0020] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet of the present disclosure, a plurality of the planting modules are respectively disposed on the same side of the grid structure.

[0021] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, by placing multiple planting modules on the same side of the grid structure, the light and growth environment of the plants are optimized. The layout on the same side facilitates unified management of light sources and water channels, reduces the complexity of cabinet doors, and improves the uniformity of plant growth and the convenience of user operation.

[0022] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet disclosed herein, the cabinet door further includes a connecting pipe, a first end of which is connected to the second opening, and a second end of which extends through the water inlet into the planting module.

[0023] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, the connecting pipe is used to connect the second opening and the water inlet and extends into the planting module, thereby facilitating the precise delivery of liquid from the support pipe to the planting module and achieving precise water supply. The design of the connecting pipe improves the efficiency and stability of water flow transmission, avoids water leakage or dispersion, and helps to improve the planting effect.

[0024] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet of the present disclosure, the cabinet door further includes a nozzle disposed at a second end of the connecting pipe.

[0025] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, by setting a nozzle at the second end of the connecting pipe, the liquid in the connecting pipe can be atomized or sprayed in a direction, which improves the water utilization rate and the absorption efficiency of plant roots, while reducing resource waste and enhancing energy-saving and environmental protection performance.

[0026] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet of this disclosure, the support tube is further provided with a third opening, and the planting module is further provided with a drain outlet, the drain outlet being connected to the third opening.

[0027] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, by setting a third opening on the support pipe and connecting it to the drainage outlet of the planting module, when water is stopped being injected into the support pipe, the water accumulated in the planting module can flow back to the support pipe through the drainage outlet, which protects the health of the plant roots and improves the circulation efficiency of the water circuit.

[0028] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet disclosed herein, the cabinet door further includes a water tank, a water pump, and a delivery pipe, a first end of the delivery pipe being connected to the water tank, a second end of the delivery pipe being connected to the first opening, and the water pump being used to pump liquid from the water tank into the delivery pipe.

[0029] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, the installation of water tank, water pump and delivery pipeline realizes an automated water supply system. The water pump pumps the liquid in the water tank into the support pipe through the delivery pipeline, reducing manual operation and improving the degree of automation and irrigation efficiency.

[0030] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet of this disclosure, the support pipe is further provided with a fourth opening through which drainage is possible.

[0031] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, a fourth opening for drainage is provided on the support pipe, which improves the water circulation system, so that excess liquid in the support pipe can be discharged in time, avoiding water blockage or accumulation, protecting the stable operation of the water circuit, and facilitating the recycling of liquid, thus avoiding the waste of nutrient solution and water.

[0032] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet disclosed herein, the cabinet door further includes a return pipe, a first end of which is connected to the water tank, and a second end of which is connected to the fourth opening.

[0033] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, water resources are recycled by setting up a return pipe to connect the water tank and the fourth opening. The return pipe redirects the drainage back to the water tank, reducing water waste, improving the environmental friendliness and economy of the system, extending the service life of the support pipe, and making it suitable for long-term planting needs.

[0034] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet disclosed herein, the water tank and the water pump are disposed on the side of the cabinet door facing the cabinet body.

[0035] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, the water tank and water pump are set on the side of the cabinet door facing the cabinet body, so that the water tank and water pump are hidden inside the cabinet body instead of being exposed on the outside of the cabinet body, thereby reducing the external space occupied and improving the aesthetics and space utilization of the cabinet.

[0036] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet of this disclosure, the cabinet door further includes a light fixture mounted on the planting module for providing light to the plants.

[0037] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, lamps are installed on the planting module to provide necessary light for the plants, thereby compensating for insufficient light indoors or at night, promoting plant photosynthesis, and enhancing plant growth. This method is suitable for indoor or low-light environments.

[0038] According to at least one embodiment of the cabinet disclosed herein, the cabinet door further includes a controller and an environmental parameter detection device. The controller is connected to the water pump, the lamp, and the environmental parameter detection device, respectively. The environmental parameter detection device is used to output an environmental parameter signal. The controller is used to output a control signal based on the environmental parameter signal. The control signal is used to control the water pump and / or the lamp.

[0039] According to the technical solution of this embodiment, through the coordinated work of the controller and the environmental parameter detection device, environmental parameters are monitored in real time and the working status of the water pump and lights is automatically adjusted, realizing intelligent plant care, improving plant growth efficiency, ensuring the long-term controllable greening effect of the cabinet door, facilitating easy maintenance for non-professionals, and saving energy. It is understandable that plant care requires daily watering and fertilization. If users are required to perform manual maintenance, a certain amount of effort is needed, and improper maintenance may lead to plant wilting, leaf drop, or even death, requiring manual removal of fallen leaves or withered and dead plants, making maintenance difficult. Intelligent maintenance reduces this difficulty and improves user satisfaction. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cabinet according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 2This is a top view of a cabinet according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a support tube and planting module according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a mesh structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid flow direction in a cabinet door according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: Cabinet 1000, Cabinet body 100, Cabinet door 200, Support pipe 201, First opening 2011, Second opening 2012, Third opening 2013, Fourth opening 2014, Planting module 202, Water inlet 2021, Drain outlet 2022, Outer side panel 203, Circumferential side panel 204, Grid structure 205, Water inlet 2051, Water outlet 2052, Connecting pipe 206, Nozzle 207, Water tank 208, Water pump 209, Delivery pipe 210. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific examples described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0048] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0049] Cabinet doors are typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, with surfaces treated by spraying, veneer, or lamination. Therefore, once manufactured, the decorative surface remains fixed, usually featuring a fixed pattern or color. However, this results in a monotonous and unchanging decorative effect, failing to meet users' dynamic needs for the decorative surface. Users also find it difficult to change or adjust the surface during use, leading to visual fatigue and a lack of novelty and decorative diversity after prolonged use.

[0050] To address this, the present disclosure proposes the following technical solution: A support pipe and a planting module are incorporated into the cabinet door. The support pipe not only supports the planting module but also supplies liquid to it. This enhances the structural stability of the cabinet door while allowing plants to be grown within the module, creating a decorative surface that can be dynamically adjusted. It is understood that plants exhibit different states at different growth stages, such as seed germination, seedling growth, and flowering. Different plant varieties may also exhibit different states at different growth stages. Therefore, using plants as a cabinet door decorative surface allows for dynamic variations, and different plant varieties can be selected for planting according to needs. This diversifies the decorative effect of the cabinet door, satisfying users' dynamic requirements for its decorative surface.

[0051] The cabinet with a planting module disclosed herein can be used in indoor spaces such as balconies and living rooms, thereby providing dynamic and varied decorative effects through the plants grown on the cabinet doors, meeting users' dynamic needs for the decorative surface of the cabinet doors.

[0052] Please combine Figures 1 to 4 The cabinet 1000 with a planting module provided in this disclosure includes: a cabinet body 100; and a cabinet door 200 installed on the cabinet body 100. The cabinet door 200 includes a support pipe 201 and a planting module 202. The support pipe 201 is provided with a first opening 2011 and a second opening 2012. Water can be injected into the support pipe 201 through the first opening 2011. The planting module 202 is provided with a water inlet 2021. The second opening 2012 is connected to the water inlet 2021. The planting module 202 is installed on the support pipe 201 and is used to plant plants.

[0053] The cabinet 100 can be made of metal, wood, or composite materials, possessing good structural stability and load-bearing capacity. Composite materials are materials composed of two or more materials with different properties combined through physical or chemical methods.

[0054] For example, cabinet door 200 can be mounted on cabinet body 100 via hinges. Hinges may include one or more of hinges, hinge pins, hinge shanks, and hinge plates. The number of hinges and their mounting positions on cabinet door 200 can be set according to requirements and are not limited here. Hinges not only connect cabinet body 100 to cabinet door 200, but also allow cabinet door 200 to rotate or flip relative to cabinet body 100. Alternatively, cabinet door 200 can also be mounted on cabinet body 100 via slide rails, allowing cabinet door 200 to move horizontally along the slide rails, achieving a sliding door effect.

[0055] The support pipe 201 has a supporting function and can be made of steel, stainless steel, or other materials that are not easily deformed. The number and size of the support pipes 201 can be set according to requirements and are not limited here. The cross-sectional shape of the support pipe 201 can be circular, elliptical, rectangular, or other shapes. The ends of the support pipe 201 can be open or closed; for example, one end of the support pipe 201 can be open and the other end closed, or both ends can be open or both ends closed. There can be one or more support pipes 201. When there are multiple support pipes 201, they can be identical, partially identical, or completely different; for example, the lengths of the support pipes 201 can be exactly the same, but the opening positions can be different. The multiple support pipes 201 can have a certain connection relationship or can be independent of each other without a connection relationship.

[0056] The positions of the first opening 2011 and the second opening 2012 on the support tube 201 can be set according to requirements. For example, they can be set at the end of the support tube 201 or on the tube body of the support tube 201. The shape and size of the first opening 2011 and the second opening 2012 can be set according to requirements and are not limited here.

[0057] Planting module 202 may include one or more of planting boxes, planting bags, or planting troughs. Planting module 202 can hold the planting medium (such as soil, nutrient solution, substrate, or planting cotton) required for plant growth, thus facilitating plant planting. The number of planting modules 202 can be one or more. The specific position of the planting modules 202 on the support tube 201 can be set according to requirements and is not limited here. Multiple planting modules 202 may have identical, partially identical, or completely different shapes. Multiple planting modules 202 may have identical, partially identical, or completely different dimensions. The shape and size of the planting modules 202 can be set according to requirements and are not limited here. In one example, the thickness of the planting module 202 is less than or equal to 5 cm, thereby avoiding excessive thickness of the cabinet door 200 due to the addition of planting modules 202.

[0058] The position of the water inlet 2021 on the planting module 202 can be set according to requirements and is not limited here. The water inlet 2021 can be directly connected to the second opening 2012, or it can be connected to the second opening 2012 through an additional pipe. Since the water inlet 2021 of the planting module 202 is connected to the second opening 2012 of the support pipe 201, and the first opening 2011 of the support pipe 201 can be filled with water, the liquid in the support pipe 201 can reach the planting module 202, thereby irrigating the plants planted in the planting module 202.

[0059] In one example, the inlet 2021 is in direct contact with the planting medium, or the distance between the inlet 2021 and the planting medium is less than a distance threshold, thereby ensuring that the liquid flowing out or spraying from the inlet 2021 can act on the planting medium, avoiding liquid splashing, making plant maintenance more convenient and easier, and having less impact on the surrounding environment.

[0060] The cabinet 1000 of this embodiment includes a support pipe 201 and a planting module 202 on the cabinet door 200. The planting module 202 is installed on the support pipe 201 and is internally connected to the support pipe 201. Thus, the support pipe 201 provides support for the planting module 202, thereby improving the structural stability of the cabinet door 200. Simultaneously, it acts as a water channel to deliver liquid to the planting module 202, meeting the growth needs of the plants within. This allows for the planting of plants on the cabinet door 200 and the dynamic adjustment of the cabinet door 200's decorative surface, solving problems such as the monotonous decorative effect and difficulty in changing and adjusting the cabinet door 200. This makes the cabinet door 200's decorative surface variable, which is beneficial for ecological improvement. Furthermore, planting plants on the cabinet door 200, rather than placing them on the ground, improves space utilization. Moreover, the planting of plants can improve the indoor environment to a certain extent; in fully furnished apartments, the plants on the cabinet door 200 can even absorb and remove formaldehyde. In addition, using the vertical space of cabinet doors 200 to plant plants can save planting space while meeting the needs of improving the plant's ecological environment.

[0061] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cabinet door 200 has an internal cavity, the support tube 201 is fixed inside the internal cavity, and the planting module 202 is partially located outside the internal cavity.

[0062] In the cabinet 1000 described above, since the cabinet door 200 is hollow and the support tube 201 is fixed inside the internal cavity, the internal structure of the cabinet door 200 can be replaced by the support tube 201. This not only ensures the structural strength and stability of the cabinet door 200 but also saves on the thickness of the cabinet door 200, protects the water system, and improves aesthetics. Meanwhile, the planting module 202 is located outside the internal cavity, facilitating plant growth and planting, thus balancing functionality and aesthetics. It is understandable that if the cabinet door were a solid structure, the support tube could only be fixed to the surface of the cabinet door. Since the support tube has a certain thickness, this would result in a thicker cabinet door after installation, reducing space utilization and making installation on the cabinet body more difficult.

[0063] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cabinet door 200 includes a circumferential side panel 204, an inner side panel, and an outer side panel 203. The circumferential side panel 204, the inner side panel, and the outer side panel 203 together form an internal cavity, and the planting module 202 is located on the outer side panel 203.

[0064] The planting module 202 can be integrally formed with the outer side panel 203, or it can be additionally installed on the outer side panel 203.

[0065] The cabinet 1000 described above forms an internal cavity through the circumferential side panel 204, the inner side panel, and the outer side panel 203, thereby providing installation space for the support tube 201 and improving space utilization. Meanwhile, the planting module 202, located on the outer side panel 203, helps to decorate the outer surface of the cabinet door with planted plants, enhancing its aesthetics.

[0066] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the outer side plate 203 is formed with a mounting through hole, and the planting module 202 is fixedly connected to and communicates with the support tube 201 via a connecting tube passing through the mounting through hole.

[0067] The connecting pipe can be either a flexible hose or a rigid pipe, and there is no limitation on this. Flexible hoses can be rubber hoses, silicone hoses, or telescopic hoses. Rigid pipes can be steel pipes, stainless steel pipes, or pipes made of other materials that are not easily deformed.

[0068] In the cabinet 1000 described above, a connecting pipe is inserted through the mounting through hole to achieve a fixed connection between the planting module 202 and the support pipe 201, ensuring structural stability; at the same time, the connecting pipe can also ensure the sealing of the water or nutrient solution channel to prevent leakage.

[0069] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the inner side plate is rotatably or detachably mounted on the circumferential side plate 204.

[0070] In one example, the inner side plate is mounted to the circumferential side plate 204 via a hinge, thereby facilitating the rotation of the inner side plate relative to the circumferential side plate 204.

[0071] In another example, the inner side panel is attached to the circumferential side panel 204 by a snap-fit ​​or locking device, thereby facilitating the removal of the inner side panel from the circumferential side panel 204.

[0072] The cabinet 1000 described above has a rotatable or detachable inner side panel design, which makes the support tube 201 in the internal cavity easier to access, thereby facilitating maintenance, cleaning or replacement of the support tube 201.

[0073] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cabinet door 200 includes a circumferentially arranged frame, the cabinet door 200 is installed on the cabinet body 100 through the frame, and the support tube 201 is fixed within the concave area enclosed by the frame.

[0074] For example, the frame may be in the form of a circumferential side panel 204. The frame may be made of metal, wood, or composite materials, possessing good structural stability and load-bearing capacity, thereby providing support for the support tube 201 within the frame. Composite materials are materials composed of two or more materials with different properties combined through physical or chemical methods.

[0075] In the cabinet 1000 described above, the support tube 201 is fixed inside the frame. By using the support tube 201 to replace the internal structure of the cabinet door 200, not only can the structural strength and stability of the cabinet door 200 be guaranteed, but the thickness of the cabinet door 200 can also be reduced. In addition, since the supporting function of the cabinet door 200 is mainly provided by the frame and the support tube 201, there is no need to additionally encapsulate the outer side panel 203 on the frame, nor is there a need to additionally fill the support medium inside the frame. Therefore, the cost of the cabinet door 200 can be saved.

[0076] In some embodiments of this disclosure, there are multiple support tubes 201, and the multiple support tubes 201 form an internally connected mesh structure 205.

[0077] For example, the mesh structure 205 may include multiple triangular structures, rectangular structures, or other shaped structures of the same shape and size. Multiple support tubes 201 in the mesh structure 205 may be connected together by welding.

[0078] exist Figure 4 In the example, the mesh structure 205 includes a water inlet 2051 and a water outlet 2052. The water inlet 2051 is the first opening 2011 of a support pipe 201, and the water outlet 2052 is the fourth opening 2014 of another support pipe 201. Thus, the mesh structure 205 can be filled with water through the water inlet 2051, and the liquid in the mesh structure 205 can be discharged through the water outlet 2052.

[0079] The cabinet 1000 described above achieves efficient water distribution and multi-point water supply by setting multiple support pipes 201 to form an internally interconnected grid structure 205. Furthermore, the grid structure 205 can cover a larger area of ​​the cabinet door 200, ensuring uniform water supply to multiple planting modules 202, improving water resource utilization efficiency, and enhancing the overall structural strength and stability of the cabinet door 200.

[0080] In other embodiments, the grid structure may include multiple water inlets, allowing water to be injected into the grid structure through these inlets. These multiple water inlets may each be the first opening of a plurality of support pipes within the grid structure.

[0081] In other embodiments, the mesh structure may include multiple outlets, through which liquid in the mesh structure can be discharged. These multiple outlets may be fourth openings of multiple support pipes within the mesh structure.

[0082] In other embodiments, the first and fourth openings of the same support pipe can serve as the water inlet and outlet of the grid structure, respectively.

[0083] In some embodiments of this disclosure, there are multiple planting modules 202, and the multiple planting modules 202 are respectively arranged at the node positions of the grid structure 205.

[0084] The nodes of the mesh structure 205 are the connections between different support pipes 201. Figure 1 In the example, each node of the mesh structure 205 is the connection point of four support tubes 201.

[0085] For example, the planting module 202 can be connected to at least one support tube 201 forming a node by welding, bonding or other means, and the bottom center of the planting module 202 can be located near the node position of the grid structure 205, thereby realizing the placement of the planting module 202 at the node position of the grid structure 205. "Nearby" means that the distance between the two is less than or equal to a set distance threshold.

[0086] In the cabinet 1000 described above, the planting modules 202 are positioned at the nodes of the grid structure 205, allowing the planting modules 202 to contact more support pipes 201, thereby enhancing the connection stability of the planting modules 202. Simultaneously, the distribution of multiple planting modules 202 at the nodes maximizes the utilization of planting space, facilitates waterway connections and plant management, and improves planting efficiency and system scalability.

[0087] In other embodiments, multiple planting modules may be set at non-node positions of the grid structure, or some planting modules may be set at node positions of the grid structure while others may be set at non-node positions of the grid structure.

[0088] In some embodiments of this disclosure, multiple planting modules 202 are respectively disposed on the same side of the grid structure 205.

[0089] The cabinet 1000 described above optimizes the light and growth environment for plants by arranging multiple planting modules 202 on the same side of the grid structure 205. This same-side layout facilitates unified management of the light source and water supply, reduces the complexity of the cabinet doors 200, and improves the uniformity of plant growth and ease of user operation.

[0090] Please combine Figure 3In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cabinet door 200 further includes a connecting pipe 206, the first end of which is connected to the second opening 2012, and the second end of which extends into the planting module 202 through the water inlet 2021.

[0091] The connecting pipe 206 can be either a flexible hose or a rigid pipe, and there is no limitation on this. The flexible hose can be a rubber hose, a silicone hose, or a telescopic hose. The rigid pipe can be a steel pipe, a stainless steel pipe, or a pipe made of other materials that is not easily deformed.

[0092] The position of the second end of the connecting pipe 206 in the planting module 202 can be set according to requirements and is not limited here.

[0093] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cabinet door 200 further includes a nozzle 207 disposed at the second end of the connecting pipe 206.

[0094] The size, position, and orientation of nozzle 207 can be set as needed and are not limited here.

[0095] In one example, a planting module 202 is equipped with planting cotton, in which plants are planted. The nozzle 207 can be located on the bottom inner wall of the planting module 202 and spray the liquid in the connecting pipe 206 upward onto the planting cotton. In this way, the liquid comes into contact with the planting cotton, avoiding liquid splashing, making plant maintenance more convenient and easier, and having less impact on the surrounding environment.

[0096] The cabinet 1000 described above, by providing a nozzle 207 at the second end of the connecting pipe 206, can atomize or spray the liquid in the connecting pipe 206 in a directional manner, thereby improving the water utilization rate and the absorption efficiency of plant roots, while reducing resource waste and enhancing energy-saving and environmental protection performance.

[0097] Please combine Figure 3 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the support tube 201 is further provided with a third opening 2013, and the planting module 202 is further provided with a drain outlet 2022, which is connected to the third opening 2013.

[0098] The third opening 2013 may be located in the body of the support tube 201. When there are multiple support tubes 201, at least some of the multiple support tubes 201 may be provided with the third opening 2013.

[0099] The drain outlet 2022 may be located at the lowest position on the inner wall of the planting module 202. For example, the position of the drain outlet 2022 in the planting module 202 is lower than the position of the water inlet 2021 in the planting module 202.

[0100] exist Figure 3In one embodiment, the planting module 202 is directly fixed to the support pipe 201, and the drain outlet 2022 can be directly connected to the third opening 2013; in other embodiments, the planting module 202 can be fixed to the outer side plate located between the planting module 202 and the support pipe 201, and the drain outlet 2022 can be connected to the third opening 2013 through an additional pipe.

[0101] The cabinet 1000 of the above embodiment has a third opening 2013 on the support pipe 201 and is connected to the drain outlet 2022 of the planting module 202. When water is stopped being injected into the support pipe 201, the water accumulated in the planting module 202 can flow back to the support pipe 201 through the drain outlet 2022, which protects the health of the plant roots and improves the circulation efficiency of the water circuit.

[0102] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cabinet door 200 further includes a water tank 208, a water pump 209, and a delivery pipe 210. The first end of the delivery pipe 210 is connected to the water tank 208, and the second end of the delivery pipe 210 is connected to the first opening 2011. The water pump 209 is used to pump the liquid in the water tank 208 into the delivery pipe 210.

[0103] The liquid in water tank 208 may include water and / or nutrient solution. The water and / or nutrient solution in water tank 208 may be added manually by the user or supplied by a tap connected to water tank 208. The size, shape, and installation location of water tank 208 can be configured as needed and are not limited herein.

[0104] exist Figure 2 In the example, pump 209 is a submersible pump; in other embodiments, the pump may also be a centrifugal pump or a self-priming pump. When energized, pump 209 pumps liquid from tank 208 into delivery pipe 210. Exemplarily, the power supply to pump 209 can be manually controlled by a user or automatically controlled by a controller, which is not limited here.

[0105] For example, the delivery pipe 210 may be a flexible hose, or the portion of the delivery pipe 210 near the water tank 208 may be a flexible hose while the portion away from the water tank 208 may be a rigid pipe, thereby facilitating the movement of the water tank 208.

[0106] For example, when multiple support pipes 201 form an internally interconnected mesh structure 205, the second end of the conveying pipe 210 may be connected to the first opening 2011 of only one of the support pipes 201, or it may be connected to the first openings of multiple support pipes respectively. When multiple support pipes do not form an internally interconnected mesh structure, the second end of the conveying pipe may be connected to the first openings of multiple support pipes respectively.

[0107] In one example, where multiple support pipes 201 form an internally interconnected mesh structure 205, the liquid flow direction from the water tank 208 to various locations within the mesh structure 205 is illustrated as follows: Figure 5 As indicated by the red arrow in the middle.

[0108] The cabinet 1000, water tank 208, water pump 209 and delivery pipe 210 in the above embodiment realize an automated water supply system. The water pump 209 pumps the liquid in the water tank 208 into the support pipe 201 through the delivery pipe 210, which reduces manual operation and improves the degree of automation and irrigation efficiency.

[0109] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the support pipe 201 is further provided with a fourth opening 2014 through which the support pipe 201 can drain water.

[0110] The fourth opening 2014 may be located in the body or end of the support tube 201. When there are multiple support tubes 201, at least some of the multiple support tubes 201 may be provided with the fourth opening 2014, and the position of the fourth opening 2014 on different support tubes 201 may be different.

[0111] The cabinet 1000 of the above embodiment is provided with a fourth opening 2014 for drainage on the support pipe 201, which improves the water circulation system, so that excess liquid in the support pipe 201 can be discharged in time, avoiding water blockage or accumulation, protecting the stable operation of the water circuit, and at the same time facilitating the recycling of liquid and avoiding the waste of nutrient solution and water.

[0112] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cabinet door 200 also includes a return pipe, the first end of which is connected to the water tank 208, and the second end of which is connected to the fourth opening 2014.

[0113] For example, the return pipe can be a flexible hose, or the portion of the return pipe near the water tank 208 can be a flexible hose while the portion away from the water tank 208 can be a rigid pipe, thereby facilitating the movement of the water tank 208.

[0114] For example, when multiple support pipes 201 form an internally interconnected mesh structure 205, the second end of the return pipe may be connected to the fourth opening 2014 of only one support pipe 201, or it may be connected to the fourth openings of multiple support pipes respectively. When multiple support pipes do not form an internally interconnected mesh structure, the second end of the return pipe may be connected to the fourth openings of multiple support pipes respectively.

[0115] In some embodiments, a filter device is provided at the connection between the water tank 208 and the return pipe to prevent impurities such as mud in the recovered liquid from contaminating the water tank 208. The filter device may be a filter or gauze.

[0116] The cabinet 1000 described above achieves water recycling by connecting the water tank 208 and the fourth opening 2014 via a return pipe. The return pipe redirects drainage back to the water tank 208, reducing water waste, improving the system's environmental friendliness and economy, extending the service life of the support pipe 201, and making it suitable for long-term planting needs.

[0117] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the water tank 208 and the water pump 209 are disposed on the side of the cabinet door 200 facing the cabinet body 100.

[0118] For example, the cabinet door 200 may include an inner side panel, and thus the side of the cabinet door 200 facing the cabinet body 100 is the inner side panel, so that the water tank 208 and the water pump 209 can be installed on the inner side panel of the cabinet door 200; or, the cabinet door 200 may not have an inner side panel, and thus the side of the cabinet door 200 facing the cabinet body 100 is the side of the support pipe facing the cabinet body 100, so that the water tank 208 and the water pump 209 can be installed on the side of the support pipe facing the cabinet body 100.

[0119] In one example, the thickness of the water tank 208 is less than or equal to 20cm, thereby reducing the impact on the internal storage function of the cabinet 100.

[0120] In the cabinet 1000 described above, the water tank 208 and the water pump 209 are located on the side of the cabinet door 200 facing the cabinet body 100, so that the water tank 208 and the water pump 209 are hidden inside the cabinet body 100 instead of being exposed on the outside of the cabinet body 100, thereby reducing the external space occupied and improving the aesthetics and space utilization of the cabinet 1000.

[0121] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cabinet door 200 also includes a light fixture mounted on the planting module 202 for providing light to the plants.

[0122] For example, the luminaire may be one or more of LED plant grow lights, fluorescent lamps, full-spectrum incandescent lamps, and metal halide lamps. The luminaire may be installed on each planting module 202 individually, or on some planting modules 202; this is not limited to this. The luminaire may be installed on top of the planting module 202.

[0123] The cabinet 1000 of the above embodiment is equipped with a lamp on the planting module 202, which can provide the necessary light for the plants, thereby making up for the lack of light indoors or at night, promoting plant photosynthesis, and enhancing plant growth. It is suitable for indoor or low-light environments.

[0124] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cabinet door further includes a controller and an environmental parameter detection device. The controller is connected to the water pump, the lamp, and the environmental parameter detection device, respectively. The environmental parameter detection device is used to output environmental parameter signals, and the controller is used to output control signals based on the environmental parameter signals. The control signals are used to control the water pump and / or the lamps.

[0125] For example, the controller can be a device with processing capabilities and input / output interfaces, such as a microcontroller unit (MCU), a programmable logic controller (PLC), a single-board computer (SBC), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The controller can automatically control the water pump to turn on or off, and / or automatically control the lights to turn on or off, based on different environmental parameter signals.

[0126] The environmental parameter detection device may include one or more of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a light intensity sensor. The number and installation location of the environmental parameter detection device can be set according to requirements and are not limited here. The environmental parameter signal may include one or more of a temperature parameter, a humidity parameter, and a light intensity parameter.

[0127] In one example, an environmental parameter detection device is installed on each planting module to accurately obtain the environmental parameters at each planting module, which helps to improve the control accuracy of water pumps and / or lighting fixtures.

[0128] In another example, an environmental parameter detection device is installed in each row of an array of multiple planting modules, thereby saving the cost of the environmental parameter detection device while ensuring a certain level of control accuracy.

[0129] The cabinet described above, through the coordinated operation of a controller and an environmental parameter detection device, monitors environmental parameters in real time and automatically adjusts the working status of the water pump and lights, achieving intelligent plant care, improving plant growth efficiency, ensuring long-term controllable greening effects on the cabinet door, facilitating easy maintenance for non-professionals, and saving energy. It is understandable that plant care requires daily watering and fertilization. If users were to manually maintain the plants, a certain amount of effort would be required, and improper care could lead to plant wilting, leaf drop, or even death, necessitating manual removal of fallen leaves or dead plants, making maintenance difficult. Intelligent maintenance, however, reduces this difficulty and improves user satisfaction.

[0130] It should be noted that the specific values ​​mentioned above are only for illustrating the implementation of this disclosure in detail, and should not be construed as limiting the disclosure. In other examples, implementation methods, or embodiments, other values ​​may be selected based on this disclosure, and no specific limitations are made here.

[0131] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment / mode," "some embodiments / modes," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment / mode or example, which are included in at least one embodiment / mode or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / mode or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments / modes or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments / modes or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments / modes or examples.

[0132] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0133] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0134] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0135] This disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this disclosure. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described herein. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, this disclosure provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0136] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for illustrating the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make other changes or modifications based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A cabinet equipped with a planting module, characterized in that, The cabinet includes: Cabinet; and The cabinet door installed on the cabinet body includes a support tube and a planting module. The support tube is provided with a first opening and a second opening. Water can be injected into the support tube through the first opening. The planting module is provided with a water inlet. The second opening is connected to the water inlet. The planting module is installed on the support tube and is used to plant plants.

2. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet door has an internal cavity, the support tube is fixed inside the internal cavity, and the planting module is located outside the internal cavity.

3. The cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cabinet door includes a circumferential side panel, an inner side panel, and an outer side panel. The circumferential side panel, the inner side panel, and the outer side panel together form the internal cavity, and the planting module is located on the outer side panel.

4. The cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer side plate has mounting through holes, and the planting module is fixedly connected to and communicates with the support tube via a connecting pipe passing through the mounting through holes.

5. The cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner side plate is rotatably or detachably mounted on the circumferential side plate.

6. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet door includes a circumferentially arranged frame, and the cabinet door is installed on the cabinet body through the frame. The support tube is fixed within the concave area enclosed by the frame.

7. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of support tubes is multiple, and the multiple support tubes form an internally connected grid structure.

8. The cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of planting modules is multiple, and the multiple planting modules are respectively set at the node positions of the grid structure.

9. The cabinet according to claim 8, characterized in that, Multiple planting modules are respectively arranged on the same side of the grid structure.

10. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet door also includes a connecting pipe, the first end of which is connected to the second opening, and the second end of which extends into the planting module through the water inlet.

11. The cabinet according to claim 10, characterized in that, The cabinet door also includes a nozzle, which is disposed at the second end of the connecting pipe.

12. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support tube is also provided with a third opening, and the planting module is also provided with a drainage outlet, which is connected to the third opening.

13. The cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet door also includes a water tank, a water pump, and a delivery pipe. The first end of the delivery pipe is connected to the water tank, and the second end of the delivery pipe is connected to the first opening. The water pump is used to pump the liquid in the water tank into the delivery pipe.

14. The cabinet according to claim 13, characterized in that, The support pipe is also provided with a fourth opening, through which the support pipe can drain water.

15. The cabinet according to claim 14, characterized in that, The cabinet door also includes a return pipe, the first end of which is connected to the water tank, and the second end of which is connected to the fourth opening.

16. The cabinet according to claim 13, characterized in that, The water tank and the water pump are located on the side of the cabinet door facing the cabinet body.

17. The cabinet according to claim 13, characterized in that, The cabinet door also includes a light fixture installed on the planting module, which is used to provide light to the plants.

18. The cabinet according to claim 17, characterized in that, The cabinet door also includes a controller and an environmental parameter detection device. The controller is connected to the water pump, the lamp, and the environmental parameter detection device respectively. The environmental parameter detection device is used to output environmental parameter signals. The controller is used to output control signals according to the environmental parameter signals. The control signals are used to control the water pump and / or the lamp.

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